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Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks

01-01-2009, 12:31 PM

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Fender and hood adjustment W126

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Posted By AdrianMiura

Fender and hood adjustment W126

I’m trying to adjust the alignment on the hood of my 300sd (w126) and cant seem to figure how move it to the right side of the vehicle. Do you have to take the fenders off? If so are there any hidden...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-04-2008, 09:17 PM

Replies: 3

Compressions testing through glow plug holes

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Posted By AdrianMiura

Compressions testing through glow plug holes

When checking cylinder compression through the glow plugs should one remove all glow plugs and test each cylinder or just remove the plug from the cylinder that is being tested and replace when...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-23-2008, 12:02 PM

Replies: 10

Name that idiot light

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Posted By AdrianMiura

No mbTex in this car. Sorry my digital camera...

No mbTex in this car.
Sorry my digital camera is non functional. However I’m thinking it may be the seatbelt light. I will need to remove the cluster to confirm this but the PO was involved in an...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-21-2008, 11:46 PM

Replies: 10

Name that idiot light

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Posted By AdrianMiura

I’m pretty sure that the exterior temperature...

I’m pretty sure that the exterior temperature gauge is stock in an 83sd. The manual also calls the gauge out in the dash description.
Just replaced the alternator it is charging fine, the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-21-2008, 08:25 PM

Replies: 10

Name that idiot light

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Posted By AdrianMiura

Name that idiot light

On a 1983 300sd, does anyone know what the idiot light between the fasten seatbelt light and the outside temperature gauge is? It is a red light with no icon; it comes on periodically for...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

11-11-2008, 09:59 PM

Replies: 2

Help need a vacuum control valve

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Posted By AdrianMiura

Help need a vacuum control valve

I need to locate and obtain a functioning vacuum control valve (the one that sits on top of the IP and modulates vacuum to the transmission vacuum modulator) for a 1983sd (om617, w126). I have...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-11-2008, 09:18 PM

Replies: 1

Help need a vacuum control valve

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Posted By AdrianMiura

Help need a vacuum control valve

I need to locate and obtain a vacuum control valve (the one that sits on top of the IP and modulates vacuum to the transmission vacuum modulator) for a 1983sd (om617, w126). I have called the dealer...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-28-2008, 08:47 PM

Replies: 0

Slight front end dive and clunk?

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Posted By AdrianMiura

Slight front end dive and clunk?

When the vehicle is in D, and stopped I can let up on the break and when I apply the break again the car dives down and slightly to the right (not a whole lot but it is noticeable). When in neutral...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-26-2008, 11:29 AM

Replies: 8

Counter hold while tightening harmonic balancer bolt?

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Posted By AdrianMiura

Thanks, Using a ½ inch extension wedged through...

Thanks,
Using a ½ inch extension wedged through the balancer and under the upper oil pan worked great. Since this was my first time tightening this bolt I was unsure if the pan lip could take the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-24-2008, 10:05 PM

Replies: 8

Counter hold while tightening harmonic balancer bolt?

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Posted By AdrianMiura

Sorry its a 617 in a 126 300sd

Sorry its a 617 in a 126 300sd

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-24-2008, 06:03 PM

Replies: 16

Help timing marks are 45 degrees off

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Posted By AdrianMiura

Just picked up the new pins, bold and washers...

Just picked up the new pins, bold and washers from MB. I think I might be ok the pins fit snugly and there is no play from the balancer on the crankshaft snoot.
Question: the pins I got from MB...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-24-2008, 05:50 PM

Replies: 8

Counter hold while tightening harmonic balancer bolt?

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Posted By AdrianMiura

Counter hold while tightening harmonic balancer bolt?

I have searched the forum but no real luck on recommendations for a counter hold while tightening harmonic balancer bolt on 617 in a 126 300sd . The manual I have says to use a steel bolt as a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-17-2008, 08:12 PM

Replies: 16

Help timing marks are 45 degrees off

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Posted By AdrianMiura

With the balancer rotated 180 degrees from where...

With the balancer rotated 180 degrees from where the PO had set it, everything lines up. I still cant tell if there is too much stretch in the chain. That will have to wait until I get the pins in....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-16-2008, 10:10 PM

Replies: 16

Help timing marks are 45 degrees off

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Posted By AdrianMiura

Pulled the balancer off there didnt seem to be...

Pulled the balancer off there didnt seem to be any play.
How does the crank end look? Am I looking at a new crank or can I just replace the dowels? Where do i get the dowels (Fitted pin )?

...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-16-2008, 02:32 PM

Replies: 16

Help timing marks are 45 degrees off

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Posted By AdrianMiura

Yup know the bolt size well (did the valve...

Yup know the bolt size well (did the valve adjustment)
My question is how to block the crank or something on or near the ballancer so i can get the bolt off.
Or do i do the tap the starter method...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-16-2008, 01:41 PM

Replies: 16

Help timing marks are 45 degrees off

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Posted By AdrianMiura

Im thinking the PO may have put the Harmonic...

Im thinking the PO may have put the Harmonic Balancer on incorrectly.
Question. How do i remove the crankshaft bolt (Bolt M 18 x 1.5 x 45).
Thanks

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-15-2008, 10:25 PM

Replies: 16

Help timing marks are 45 degrees off

Views: 3,616

Posted By AdrianMiura

Help timing marks are 45 degrees off

:confused:Went to check the stretch on my timing chain this afternoon (83 300sd 617) and was totally shocked. I aligned the timing marks on the cam and look at the balancer and I want even close the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-13-2008, 10:23 PM

Replies: 12

Newbie Knocking Question

Views: 1,201

Posted By AdrianMiura

Thanks I think Ill replace my injector nozzles...

Thanks I think Ill replace my injector nozzles when i get a spare $150. dont think ill have a shop do it though.
Any advice on what brand? It looks like there is a post where the guy really likes...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-12-2008, 09:32 PM

Replies: 12

Newbie Knocking Question

Views: 1,201

Posted By AdrianMiura

Newbie Knocking Question

New to Mercedes Diesels and have been looking and listening at the threads on knocking. Could anyone tell me if I have a knocking problem, I know that there is considerable fidelity loss in using...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-12-2008, 09:10 PM

Replies: 10

1983 300sd no power

Views: 1,571

Posted By AdrianMiura

Thanks for all the advice I think I have done...

Thanks for all the advice
I think I have done all I can with adjustments and cleaning.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-12-2008, 02:10 PM

Replies: 10

1983 300sd no power

Views: 1,571

Posted By AdrianMiura

I have new shields on order and will replace once...

I have new shields on order and will replace once they arrive.
However is there a problem with keeping the old ones in a using the vehicle? If it will lead to damage I will hold off on running the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-11-2008, 11:44 PM

Replies: 10

1983 300sd no power

Views: 1,571

Posted By AdrianMiura

Thanks for the info checked the linkage and it is...

Thanks for the info checked the linkage and it is fine.
Did the compression test. When testing I removed all injectors prior to running test. Not sure if this is how it is done on a diesel.
1 =280...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-10-2008, 11:59 PM

Replies: 10

1983 300sd no power

Views: 1,571

Posted By AdrianMiura

Thanks did the ALDA system service as stated...

Thanks
did the ALDA system service as stated in your reply. and will do a compression test in the morning.
Any other test i should perform?

Adrian

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-05-2008, 08:29 PM

Replies: 10

1983 300sd no power

Views: 1,571

Posted By AdrianMiura

1983 300sd no power

:confused: Forgive me if this has been already covered in other posts (Although I have been searching.)
I’m new to diesels and have been learning a lot from the is forum. I just picked up a 1983 sd...

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