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Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2011, 03:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,951
Posted By micalk
Resistance should be less than 1 ohm for all...

Resistance should be less than 1 ohm for all plugs. If you can, set ohmmeter to a lower range. 1.4 ohms is twice the normal resistance. May still be okay but might be a contributor to hard starting. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-24-2011, 11:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,082
Posted By micalk
and part number for thermostat sealing ring...

and part number for thermostat sealing ring should be thrown in as well.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-24-2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,082
Posted By micalk
When I look up the hose 900271 042012, it appears...

When I look up the hose 900271 042012, it appears to be a bulk item. Is the part number for bulk or pre-cut? I'm sure one can figure out length easily once it is removed but just for info you might...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-24-2011, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 597
Posted By micalk
Thanks so much! If I had known what to call it I...

Thanks so much! If I had known what to call it I would have searched for it.
Man, I love this site!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-24-2011, 10:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 597
Posted By micalk
Not the usual coolant hose... or is it?

I have a leaky coolant hose and I'm looking for some guidance on replacement. See attached for location. This is the very short hose below the thermostat housing. I see coolant residue above the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-04-2011, 10:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 963
Posted By micalk
Get some plastic wedges like what you would use...

Get some plastic wedges like what you would use to install a household door frame. At the opening side of the front door, pull back the door seal to reveal a nut at the top of the trim. Remove the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-30-2011, 11:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 694
Posted By micalk
There's actually two power inputs: one from the...

There's actually two power inputs: one from the battery that is alway on regardless of key position, and a second from the switch that is on only in the run position. If you have a bad connection...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2011, 11:45 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 17,082
Posted By micalk
you are a busy little beaver, aren't you?!

you are a busy little beaver, aren't you?!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2011, 11:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,617
Posted By micalk
I'm not sure why they did it this way, but my car...

I'm not sure why they did it this way, but my car works the same way as others have noted: when car is locked, trunk is locked; cannot open trunk with key; doors must be unlocked (i.e., alarm off) to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2011, 12:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,651
Posted By micalk
Which vehicle? and were they original?

Which vehicle? and were they original?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,699
Posted By micalk
Agree. It is actually quicker doing it this way....

Agree. It is actually quicker doing it this way. Though it seems like more work, you are actually saving the time and effort of trying to fully seat the seal. The new seal has to be fully seated in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-14-2011, 10:25 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 17,082
Posted By micalk
Could it be that once the vacuum comes up that...

Could it be that once the vacuum comes up that you are shutting down the engine as if turning off the key? in other words there's some sort of vacuum applied to the engine shutoff valve? I don't know...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-06-2011, 10:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,599
Posted By micalk
Customer: What happened? I only asked you to...

Customer: What happened? I only asked you to change the engine oil!

Al the Mechanic: Ooooh, sorry, I thought you said "Change the engine, Al." Gotta get this hearing aid checked out. I can't tell...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-05-2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,678
Posted By micalk
That is just not fair. This is your thread. You...

That is just not fair. This is your thread. You should benefit first!

Great. Eliminates one potential problem.

This is not exactly the indication you need to look for. The voltage going to zero...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-04-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 17,082
Posted By micalk
I agree with previous posters, don't touch the IP...

I agree with previous posters, don't touch the IP until you exhaust all other avenues of troubleshooting. It's absolutely the last resort for troubleshooting. And pop test the injectors too before...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-03-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,678
Posted By micalk
You have to check voltage at the switch at the...

You have to check voltage at the switch at the same time you are drawing current through the motor for a real indication of what is happening. I'd suggest that you have an issue in the power circuit...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-03-2011, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,357
Posted By micalk
To be clear, it's circuit 15 (hot when ignition...

To be clear, it's circuit 15 (hot when ignition is in start or run) and the pin is #1 in the GP relay assembly connector. There is basically a direction connection from the battery (circuit 30) to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-27-2011, 12:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 639
Posted By micalk
Guide Rod Mount Bushings? Does it make a squeaky...

Guide Rod Mount Bushings? Does it make a squeaky noise when you bounce the front end up and down? If yes, try to find the noise that way. There's a rod that goes back and connects to the subframe....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-27-2011, 12:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 583
Posted By micalk
It's the switch or one or two wires to the seat...

It's the switch or one or two wires to the seat at the door hinge.

Orange and grey wires power the motor directly, not through the switch. +12V on one, ground on the other and the motor moves....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-26-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,074
Posted By micalk
Yeah, like you need an air cleaner assembly. ...

Yeah, like you need an air cleaner assembly.

And a battery.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-26-2011, 08:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 684
Posted By micalk
That's a feature, not a bug! I'd guess...

That's a feature, not a bug!

I'd guess you've jumpered something in the fuse box that connects power to F8/F6. Pull those fuses and see if the lights are still on with ignition on. That will tell...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-26-2011, 12:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By micalk
Where do you live? Are you in SoCal? (Put it in...

Where do you live? Are you in SoCal? (Put it in your User CP Details - Location - for future posts.) There's a good MB dismantler in Sun Valley where you can get lots of good used parts at a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-26-2011, 10:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,457
Posted By micalk
The neighbor of a friend was selling a 300D. I...

The neighbor of a friend was selling a 300D. I needed a 'new' car, and started looking into it. I found this forum, and, just like when I bought my first computer (a Mac), the people who loved them...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-26-2011, 12:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,429
Posted By micalk
The first mityvac is a MV7201. I have one just...

The first mityvac is a MV7201. I have one just like it. There are a few issues I've found with it, but nothing too serious.
First, the hoses are a bit short, so you have to connect two together to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-18-2011, 02:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 468
Posted By micalk
W123 Ignition Tumbler, Door Handles, Trunk and Glove Box with Keys

It's on ebay, not sure of the netiquette for posting ebay items in this forum as 'for sale'. I'll be happy to take the correction and remove this post if it's not okay. I've been here for quite a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-05-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 614
Posted By micalk
That may be orig, but I like it the way he has it...

That may be orig, but I like it the way he has it run. If it does burp, you see evidence of it. If you are losing fluid (like I am) it eliminates one source (weak seal on cap.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-04-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,830
Posted By micalk
Can you hear the relay energize but still get no...

Can you hear the relay energize but still get no light? How often does it happen?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-04-2011, 03:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,830
Posted By micalk
Nope. Relay contacts are flat. Draw fine...

Nope. Relay contacts are flat. Draw fine sandpaper through closed contacts to shape them flat to each other for best results.

You say it's intermittent. Does it stay 'bad' for a while or does the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-04-2011, 12:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,830
Posted By micalk
Pull the big plug on the GP relay. Measure...

Pull the big plug on the GP relay. Measure resistance from each pin to ground. You should see about 0.7 ohms on each of the five pins. If you see significantly more (1 ohm would be a bit high, but...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-03-2011, 11:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 972
Posted By micalk
Are you jumpering from the battery to the fuse...

Are you jumpering from the battery to the fuse connector? Or from one side of the fuse to the other?

With the AC on, what does the voltage measure at the fuse box when you have the jumper...
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