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Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-09-2024, 07:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 486
Posted By shadetreemechan
They put two different throwout bearings in the...

They put two different throwout bearings in the w123. Make sure you put the new one next to the old one on the workbench and check the height.
I can tell you from experience that they ALMOST...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-23-2024, 06:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 331
Posted By shadetreemechan
Is yours a front fender mount like the euros? ...

Is yours a front fender mount like the euros?
If so I have the whole antenna.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-26-2024, 07:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 351
Posted By shadetreemechan
The 240d has a center mount that attaches to the...

The 240d has a center mount that attaches to the part shown in the picture. Its called a torque strut mount. This mount usually needs to be replaced when the engine mounts are replaced.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 12-31-2023, 07:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,029
Posted By shadetreemechan
Well, we put it up on blocks last week. I have...

Well, we put it up on blocks last week. I have never given up on a running car before, but I found a deal on an 85 sedan in much better body shape that had been sitting in a field for several years...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-15-2023, 07:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 869
Posted By shadetreemechan
I went to a dealer in Nashville in the spring and...

I went to a dealer in Nashville in the spring and tried to order keys. They said the keys were made in Texas and could be shipped to me in a matter of days. They took my money (I think $120 for 3...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-09-2023, 07:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 798
Posted By shadetreemechan
The front pivot bolt is not meant to move. That...

The front pivot bolt is not meant to move. That allows you to loosen the nut from the back with a single wrench......
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-29-2023, 06:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 387
Posted By shadetreemechan
Its on a steel pipe behind the alternator, up...

Its on a steel pipe behind the alternator, up near the engine block.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 603
Posted By shadetreemechan
Well my calipers came today and they are not even...

Well my calipers came today and they are not even close to correct. I am having this problem pretty frequently now with the competing site that ends in hauz.
I just ordered a pair from here after...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2023, 07:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 603
Posted By shadetreemechan
The pistons are 5mm larger. The wagon calipers...

The pistons are 5mm larger. The wagon calipers are available on this site new, just not rebuilt. I have a pair of MB rear wagon calipers that are supposed to be delivered today. I am crossing my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-15-2023, 07:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 987
Posted By shadetreemechan
The filter housing has no ports on it. It appears...

The filter housing has no ports on it. It appears to be the same casting, but its solid where the oil cooler lines connect on my other cars.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-14-2023, 07:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 987
Posted By shadetreemechan
My 84 grey market 240 has no oil cooler.

My 84 grey market 240 has no oil cooler.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-01-2023, 09:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,188
Posted By shadetreemechan
My vote is guide rod mount. It is attached to...

My vote is guide rod mount. It is attached to the firewall down low and creaks like that.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-28-2023, 07:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,166
Posted By shadetreemechan
Not me, but I know him. He has two SD's for sale...

Not me, but I know him. He has two SD's for sale as well.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-25-2023, 10:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,166
Posted By shadetreemechan
We made it. It was right at 4000 miles total...

We made it. It was right at 4000 miles total from Tn up to VT and then downeast Maine, back to VT and then home in our 1984 300TD.
Mileage averaged 25 on the interstate running 65-75. When we...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-01-2023, 07:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 772
Posted By shadetreemechan
That sounds more like a bad fan clutch to me.

That sounds more like a bad fan clutch to me.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-22-2023, 07:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 985
Posted By shadetreemechan
I bought a dozen blanks on ebay and took them to...

I bought a dozen blanks on ebay and took them to several places. The results were not impressive. Out of 8 blanks I got one that worked in the ignition and 2 that worked in the door.
I even spent...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-21-2023, 06:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 985
Posted By shadetreemechan
I tried to have a key made for my 84 300TD by a...

I tried to have a key made for my 84 300TD by a mercedes dealership in Nashville recently. They said yes, took my money, but then refunded me a week later saying the car was too old and mercedes no...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-03-2023, 07:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,166
Posted By shadetreemechan
We will be taking our 84 TD up to Acadia in...

We will be taking our 84 TD up to Acadia in Maine, across VT and through upstate NY next month. It should be about 3400 miles total by the time we get home.
We will be towing our 1971 apache eagle...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-28-2023, 01:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,029
Posted By shadetreemechan
I had no idea whether $2000 reflected anything...

I had no idea whether $2000 reflected anything close to value in the marketplace. That is what its worth to me to keep for parts. It appears from this thread its worth more to me than anyone else. ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-25-2023, 06:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,029
Posted By shadetreemechan
That is a valid point. I didn't mention that my...

That is a valid point. I didn't mention that my wife PREFERS this old 85 because she doesn't have to think about keeping it clean or dent free. She also has an 84 wagon that is ready for...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-24-2023, 09:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,029
Posted By shadetreemechan
I think yall have answered my question. It...

I think yall have answered my question. It doesn't appear to be worth anything to anyone else, so I am doomed to patch it together for eternity or till it breaks in two, whichever comes first.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-22-2023, 10:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,029
Posted By shadetreemechan
I guess I have been too honest. My wife drives...

I guess I have been too honest. My wife drives it every day. I took it on a 2 hour interstate trip a couple of months ago. She won't go on the interstate with it, but she takes it to visit friends...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-22-2023, 08:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,029
Posted By shadetreemechan
Anyone considering this should plan on a head...

Anyone considering this should plan on a head gasket replacement. Also, the transmission shifts well but takes several seconds to engage in reverse when cold. I know its been said that such delay...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-22-2023, 07:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,029
Posted By shadetreemechan
I think its actually bending in half from towing...

I think its actually bending in half from towing the hay baler last year. The baler has several hundred pounds of tongue weight and ever since then the back doors drag. There is a picture of the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-21-2023, 11:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,029
Posted By shadetreemechan
1985 300TD daily driver $2000?

I have no idea if this is worth anything to anyone, but I will put it out there.
This is my wife's diesel wagon. It has 479,000 miles on it. It has been her daily driver for the past 16 years. In...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-09-2023, 07:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,901
Posted By shadetreemechan
I have an 84 wagon that runs at the same temp. ...

I have an 84 wagon that runs at the same temp. After replacing the water pump, radiator, thermostat 3 times, fan clutch, and acid flushing the system I learned to live with it.
That was 25K miles...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-05-2023, 07:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 860
Posted By shadetreemechan
My wife has the same issue. She is short and...

My wife has the same issue. She is short and puts the seat so far forward she cant make the mirror work. I am 5'11 and the side mirror is fine for me. I hope you find that something is wrong. I...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 04-23-2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,042
Posted By shadetreemechan
I got the antenna fixed with a Gates 722015 001...

I got the antenna fixed with a Gates 722015 001 that I pulled from a different antenna. I can't get that number to cross, so I hope this old belt lasts.
BTW my antenna is a Auta 6000 EL. Hopefully...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-22-2023, 10:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,550
Posted By shadetreemechan
I just bought a hydrocarbon detector to...

I just bought a hydrocarbon detector to troubleshoot leaks of envirosafe. It works great as well.
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 04-19-2023, 08:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,042
Posted By shadetreemechan
power antenna part number

Does anyone have a part number for the toothed belt in the power antenna on the w123? My broken one is a pirelli P8, but I can't get that number to cross reference anywhere.
Thanks
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