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05-02-2011, 08:09 AM

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parting out w123 om617 turbo

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Posted By Peach Blossom

Do you have a working glow plug relay box?

Do you have a working glow plug relay box?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-18-2011, 07:12 PM

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Did my glo plug relay fry my alternator in my '82 240D?

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Posted By Peach Blossom

OK, all is well. I replaced the fried...

OK, all is well. I replaced the fried alternator, and also the glowplug relay. Now it's charging up perfectly.

The horn and back up lights was Indeed the fuse 14.... I'd replaced Almost all of...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-17-2011, 01:41 AM

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Broke top of instrument gauge plexiglas from housing....

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Posted By Peach Blossom

I recently did the same thing while trying to...

I recently did the same thing while trying to pull it out to get to the wires behind it. I've been told by my experienced MB friend that superglue is fine for repairing, and I plan to do that, very...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-16-2011, 08:39 AM

Replies: 13

Did my glo plug relay fry my alternator in my '82 240D?

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Posted By Peach Blossom

Thanks! That tells me what I need to know about...

Thanks! That tells me what I need to know about the alternator getting fried!
Yes, we pulled off the glowplug harness while checking the voltage, and the massive drain stopped. We had also noticed...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-15-2011, 09:16 PM

Replies: 13

Did my glo plug relay fry my alternator in my '82 240D?

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Posted By Peach Blossom

I'll check that fuse tomorrow when there's light....

I'll check that fuse tomorrow when there's light. By auxiliary fan, do you mean the heater fan? I still have a few of the old fuses, maybe it's one of those.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-15-2011, 08:20 PM

Replies: 13

Did my glo plug relay fry my alternator in my '82 240D?

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Posted By Peach Blossom

The bottom line is that the alternator is not...

The bottom line is that the alternator is not charging the battery.... just wanted to reiterate this. I think there are some ground wires I could look at, I reckon. I have only eyeballed the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-15-2011, 08:14 PM

Replies: 13

Did my glo plug relay fry my alternator in my '82 240D?

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Posted By Peach Blossom

vstech: I drove it around long enough to charge...

vstech: I drove it around long enough to charge it, 20 minutes or so at highway speed.

leathermang: Nope, it didn't blow a fuse.... neither the one in the fuse box nor the fuse strip in the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-15-2011, 04:47 PM

Replies: 13

Did my glo plug relay fry my alternator in my '82 240D?

Views: 1,515

Posted By Peach Blossom

Did my glo plug relay fry my alternator in my '82 240D?

I've been experiencing a sporadic battery drain for a few months now, that comes and goes. My battery is new as of Oct. '10, and my alternator was replaced in December. My grounding strap is fine. ...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-22-2010, 07:23 PM

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clogged radiator, looks like... worth flushing before replacing?

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Posted By Peach Blossom

tango, don't think so or he probably would have...

tango, don't think so or he probably would have told me. It looks OK, but definitely not new.

TX, thanks for the thoughts, but my rad. is one of the ones with plastic and aluminum, I am under the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-22-2010, 03:15 PM

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clogged radiator, looks like... worth flushing before replacing?

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Posted By Peach Blossom

clogged radiator, looks like... worth flushing before replacing?

I just got an '82 240D that was just upgraded to a 300D. I love it, but noticed that it runs Hot at highway speeds, fine in town. I drove several miles to get a new thermostat and radiator cap,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-10-2008, 04:53 PM

Replies: 10

300D battery charging after long sit and more...

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Posted By Peach Blossom

Hey Guys, Thanks for the advice, tips and...

Hey Guys,
Thanks for the advice, tips and commiseration.....
My battery was dead after all. Got a new one this morn, and after some minor messing around with Marvel Mystery Oil and adding more...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-08-2008, 05:56 PM

Replies: 10

300D battery charging after long sit and more...

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Posted By Peach Blossom

Thanks, guys, for the advice. Didn't think about...

Thanks, guys, for the advice. Didn't think about the drain... my brain went to more catastrophic things like busted starter and glow plugs. It started fine until that cold day with the Biodiesel. I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-08-2008, 02:26 PM

Replies: 10

300D battery charging after long sit and more...

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Posted By Peach Blossom

Thanks, I confess it has been sitting for some...

Thanks, I confess it has been sitting for some time so might not be good any more. It's worth a try, though, before I buy a new battery. I appreciate your advice!

PB

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-08-2008, 01:30 PM

Replies: 10

300D battery charging after long sit and more...

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Posted By Peach Blossom

300D battery charging after long sit and more...

My beloved MB '85 300D has been sitting for many (many) months and I need to charge her battery. Here's the scoop.... all I have is a 6 amp charger (6 amp med charge, 2 amp slow charge). I read...

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