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Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-09-2013, 10:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 851
Posted By mattmacklind
Sounds straight forward. I don't weld, and don't...

Sounds straight forward. I don't weld, and don't know any welders. This doesn't sound like the kind of repair an auto shop would likely perform liability wise, as good as a weld can be. I might...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-09-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 851
Posted By mattmacklind
Yes that is the case. I see the repair kit but...

Yes that is the case. I see the repair kit but don't really understand it. It looks like maybe the cap is welded over a clean break? This may signal the end. Damn car runs great, though.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-09-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 851
Posted By mattmacklind
Help to ID part-control arm? Torsion bar?

Greetings,

This may sound like a stupid question, but no source I have checked, including my Haynes, references this particular part. 1984 300D. It is not the front upper control arm, but it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-17-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,650
Posted By mattmacklind
W123 oil leak!

So, I've been driving my W123 for 11 years now, its at 314K miles. I do not drive it in the summer since the AC went out several years ago, but it sees work from say now, September, until May or...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 03-19-2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,546
Posted By mattmacklind
Sorry, Kansas City, Missouri.

Sorry, Kansas City, Missouri.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 03-19-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,546
Posted By mattmacklind
1984 Mercedes 300D turbo diesel-$1800

I have decided to sell my 1984 Mercedes 300 D. I will post pictures later today when I am at home. It has 304,000 miles and starts everyday, even in the cold. The vehicle is located in Kansas...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,214
Posted By mattmacklind
W123 Turbo Diesel in the Mountains-how do they fair?

I am taking a trip to Breckenridge from Missouri this summer, and am considering taking the Benz for the mileage and so we don't have to rent a car. How do these do at altitude? Any tips or...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-16-2011, 09:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,892
Posted By mattmacklind
I clean and repaint mine every couple years with...

I clean and repaint mine every couple years with Duplacolor wheel paint. They look great, for a couple of years anyway.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 07-16-2011, 09:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,249
Posted By mattmacklind
1999 C43

There is a 1999 C43 near me for sale, 101K, $9,900. I've always liked hese and they are not too common to run into. Anyone have any input on living with one as a daily driver? I'm still driving my...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 06-30-2011, 11:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,306
Posted By mattmacklind
I just put on Monroe Monomax shocks on my 96 GMC...

I just put on Monroe Monomax shocks on my 96 GMC 1500. I love them. not particularly value prices, but awesome ride.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-19-2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,009
Posted By mattmacklind
Woolrich is made in China, too.

Woolrich is made in China, too.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-13-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,920
Posted By mattmacklind
I just switched to synthetic. I haven't used the...

I just switched to synthetic. I haven't used the Benz for the winter in three years, but after the first stubborn start I made the switch, along with a new battery and a monovalve replacement. All...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-11-2011, 10:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,742
Posted By mattmacklind
I just replaced my monovalve. The results have...

I just replaced my monovalve. The results have been amazing. Took less than five minutes.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-06-2011, 09:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,082
Posted By mattmacklind
I just replaced my monovalve last night. The...

I just replaced my monovalve last night. The plunger component of the valve was intact, but the upper rubber ring seal was badly torn. There were also the remains of an insect in the monovalve...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-04-2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 59,875
Posted By mattmacklind
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/mattmacklind/...

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/mattmacklind/P1010003-1.jpg
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-04-2011, 12:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,526
Posted By mattmacklind
I don't know if this is sacriledge to some, but I...

I don't know if this is sacriledge to some, but I use Mother's Back to Black on my dash. I used it one time, after using a variety of products regularly, whether Meguiar's NXT trim stuff, a Turtle...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-23-2010, 11:22 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,320
Posted By mattmacklind
Unless I run synthetic oil, which I am not right...

Unless I run synthetic oil, which I am not right now until the next change, starting is iffy if the temp is in the low teens or so. It will crank but there's too much to fight to get the crank speed...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2010, 03:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,525
Posted By mattmacklind
[QUOTE=micalk;2589317]Did you try wiggling the...

[QUOTE=micalk;2589317]Did you try wiggling the wire pass thru in the door jamb as MTUpower suggested? QUOTE]

Yeah I did the wiggle thing early on, after I had swapped switches with the other door...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2010, 09:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,525
Posted By mattmacklind
Well, I cut the wires, jumped the connection with...

Well, I cut the wires, jumped the connection with a 12v charger, and the motor spins freely in both directions. I put up the widow all the way, put everything back and I'm calling it done for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2010, 09:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,525
Posted By mattmacklind
Well, the door card is already off. I have...

Well, the door card is already off. I have limited time to work on it presently, so I am going to check the motor, be sure it works in both directions, set it back up, wind up the window, put...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2010, 10:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,525
Posted By mattmacklind
Well, I had the door card and weather liner off...

Well, I had the door card and weather liner off and then I followed the tutorial (to a point) enough to remove the lower window frame from the motor arm, fix the window to a fully raised position,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2010, 09:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,525
Posted By mattmacklind
Well, not sure what I should do at this point. ...

Well, not sure what I should do at this point. I'll check the tutorial again RE the motor. Any ideas on how to get the window up without pulling out the motor?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,525
Posted By mattmacklind
I have a multimeter, the lock out was good. I've...

I have a multimeter, the lock out was good. I've got the door card off, plastic down, and I've given things a good "wiggle". Prepping multimeter.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,525
Posted By mattmacklind
yes.

yes.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,525
Posted By mattmacklind
Got some wire-tried it, no dice. (?) Thanks,...

Got some wire-tried it, no dice. (?) Thanks, sorry to be a pain here.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2010, 08:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,525
Posted By mattmacklind
At the risk of sounding stupid-I do't know how to...

At the risk of sounding stupid-I do't know how to actually do that. So, connect one piece of wire from the power source terminal to the "move it up" terminal?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2010, 07:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,525
Posted By mattmacklind
I don't have anything to jump it with other than...

I don't have anything to jump it with other than a car battery charger which I'm guessing would blow something up!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2010, 07:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,525
Posted By mattmacklind
W123 Driver Side rear window is stuck down?!

Well, my rear driver side window is stuck down on my 84 300D. I checked the console switches, OK. Replaced window fuses just to be safe, too. Then I switched the rear switches to rule that out,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2010, 12:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 963
Posted By mattmacklind
I had a feeling it was known here. I'm not here...

I had a feeling it was known here. I'm not here regularly enough to keep up and sorry I didn't search, just didn't want to search for "ebay wagon", that would likely not yield very specific results....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2010, 09:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 963
Posted By mattmacklind
Anyone know this Ebay W123 wagon?

Just wondering if anyone knows this wagon? Its also for sale locally in Wichita, KS as per the ad. Looks to bein pretty good condition, especially with the work that was done according to the ad. ...
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