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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 10-03-2015, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 766
Posted By pwagon
FS: 1985 300D 186K in MA

Selling my much-loved 1985 Mercedes 300D Turbo Diesel Sedan.

186,000 Miles. Odometer has always worked.

I have had this car for 19 years. It was normally driven in summers and garaged in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-09-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,219
Posted By pwagon
I used the MBZ stuff and followed the dieslegiant...

I used the MBZ stuff and followed the dieslegiant procedure. 10 min, no more and it ate right through it.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-02-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,219
Posted By pwagon
Have you done a flush with just water and seen if...

Have you done a flush with just water and seen if that's enough?

You may not need the acid.

I went right for the acid when I did it and it opened up holes in the freeze plugs of the engine...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-05-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,236
Posted By pwagon
Actually, this is sort of similar to the setup my...

Actually, this is sort of similar to the setup my 85 has. But instead of decent size bolts there are these sort of shrimpy little tacking nail things. For now I've put some adhesive on it to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-21-2013, 11:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,236
Posted By pwagon
W123 Rear Bumper Strut

My rear bumper fell off (thankfully while parked).

One of the rubber pads that holds the bumper to the shock has split in half. I'm certain this is from a pretty hard hit I took recently where it...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 02-20-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,128
Posted By pwagon
Sorry to dig up an old thread but... Does...

Sorry to dig up an old thread but...

Does anyone have a new fix for a detached bumper? The rubber bad on the end of one of the shocks cracked in half on mine. I haven't been able to find a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-10-2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,576
Posted By pwagon
Is the replacement stud only available from the...

Is the replacement stud only available from the dealer? I think I should be able to ease i out without drilling, thankfully. Won't know until I'm back with the car tomorrow.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-09-2010, 12:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,576
Posted By pwagon
Oil Change Gone Wrong

I've always been wary of overtorquing anything on my 85 300d given its age. I'd read on this forum how people had sheared off bolts by accident while doing routine maintenance... Well, it's happened...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2009, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 894
Posted By pwagon
Ach! Die Kuhlmeister! :D

Ach! Die Kuhlmeister! :D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-31-2009, 11:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,181
Posted By pwagon
So I went in last night and took out things to...

So I went in last night and took out things to get access to all the hoses. I used heat resistant RTV around and bypass hose below the t stat to stop a small leak there. I also used a little RTV on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-30-2009, 11:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,010
Posted By pwagon
I think the cops would feel much more macho in...

I think the cops would feel much more macho in one of these than in those soccer mom volvos. :cool:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-30-2009, 11:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,010
Posted By pwagon
My favorite ...

My favorite

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3172/2606477809_0a129db719.jpg?v=0
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-30-2009, 11:36 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,578
Posted By pwagon
Mobil 1 5w-40 Turbodiesel is no longer the same...

Mobil 1 5w-40 Turbodiesel is no longer the same as Delvac 1. It used to be the same when it was called Mobil 1 5W-40 "Truck and SUV." I believe they both have the same CJ4 rating, but the additives...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-30-2009, 02:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,181
Posted By pwagon
Thanks for the replies. The leak is not...

Thanks for the replies.

The leak is not coming from the monovalve, the aux pump, or the metal hose leading to it. It's not coming from anything at the firewall. It seems to be coming from the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-29-2009, 12:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,181
Posted By pwagon
Citrus flush, now leaks! Arrrgg!!

I fixed my cooling problem with a citrus flush (20 degrees cooler) and now I have a lot of coolant leaking from god knows where. It's on the passenger side somewhere under the turbo. It appears to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-26-2009, 11:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 938
Posted By pwagon
Even if the fuse is not blown, your relay may be...

Even if the fuse is not blown, your relay may be bad. Mine was.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2009, 10:51 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,628
Posted By pwagon
Unemployed for six months now after lay off. ...

Unemployed for six months now after lay off. Been DIYing every regular upkeep thing I can on the car since then with much help from this forum! Car needs a new exhaust though :(
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-22-2009, 09:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,434
Posted By pwagon
"Keep your lights off my car!" :D ...

"Keep your lights off my car!" :D

http://coosacreek.org/mambo/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/torino-1.jpg
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-21-2009, 11:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,983
Posted By pwagon
I should also mention that I checked the oil at...

I should also mention that I checked the oil at the store to make sure the seals were intact, then I went and grabbed some deoderant because it was also cheap there. Turns out my oil was fine, but...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-21-2009, 11:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,983
Posted By pwagon
Just thought I'd update. I changed a bit...

Just thought I'd update.

I changed a bit early back to the Mobil 1 5W-40 (magically restocked at dreaded Walmart for $22/Gal.) Engine sounds MUCH SMOOTHER than it did with the single weight oil...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-21-2009, 11:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,434
Posted By pwagon
WTF I thought LED was supposed to make things...

WTF I thought LED was supposed to make things cheaper...:mad:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-12-2009, 09:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,680
Posted By pwagon
And this thread will help you do it: ...

And this thread will help you do it:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=253141
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-12-2009, 01:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,168
Posted By pwagon
Would you prefer spearmint flavor? ...

Would you prefer spearmint flavor?

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/1263758833.html
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-08-2009, 11:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,938
Posted By pwagon
Any more advice on how to wire it open? Mine is...

Any more advice on how to wire it open? Mine is now stuck closed for some reason.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-30-2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,569
Posted By pwagon
My system was recently "accidently" vented that...

My system was recently "accidently" vented that way by a questionable shop I took it to. Half way through the venting the valve broke and flew off blowing oil and nastiness everywhere very...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-28-2009, 11:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,894
Posted By pwagon
Like I said, my experience was that if the tach...

Like I said, my experience was that if the tach is not working the EGR will not function which in turn prevents the turbo from engaging. I felt like I was driving a beat out 240, but the minute I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-28-2009, 06:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,894
Posted By pwagon
My OVP was dead even though the fuse was ok. ...

My OVP was dead even though the fuse was ok. This caused my tach and my turbo to stop working entirely. Apparently on the 85 many things are tied into the tach including the EGR. I'm not sure if...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-28-2009, 05:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,408
Posted By pwagon
Where is the racker damp bolt located?

Where is the racker damp bolt located?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-28-2009, 05:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,894
Posted By pwagon
Is your tach working?

Is your tach working?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-28-2009, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,010
Posted By pwagon
Someone save this from the Crusher!

Not mine, but for $300 someone here must want to steal those parts!

http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/1243385520.html

Would have put this in the CL thread, but thought it might be missed.
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