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Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-11-2021, 11:31 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,079
Posted By brownrice78
beautiful car and awesome thread...not sure if...

beautiful car and awesome thread...not sure if you mentioned doing it but diesel purge, changing the fuel filters and valve adjustment should help this baby get even better!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-26-2020, 02:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 646
Posted By brownrice78
those universal antennas work with 3 wires total...

those universal antennas work with 3 wires total coming from car. One is a ground, 2nd is power always on, 3rd is remote (when radio is on). I connected one of those years ago to a 300D. I remember...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-04-2020, 04:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,099
Posted By brownrice78
You still doing the show where you fix up older...

You still doing the show where you fix up older cars with that mechanic?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-04-2020, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 972
Posted By brownrice78
can i get this moved to diesel discussion......

can i get this moved to diesel discussion......
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-04-2020, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 972
Posted By brownrice78
idle stumbles and dies

what's up guys...my 1982 300D turbo developed a weird idle when hot.....the idle becomes erratic to the point where it sometimes will cut the engine off....starts/idles fine when cold...I'm familiar...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-29-2019, 05:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,714
Posted By brownrice78
I think most people that know these cars well...

I think most people that know these cars well steer way from it from the combination of price---240D/automatic..........but someone who is entering the W123 will entertain it because of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-10-2019, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 632
Posted By brownrice78
the primer pump might not be working...

the primer pump might not be working altogether...loosen the lines going to the engine (on top of the injectors)....crank the car over and over and you will start to see fuel coming out of those...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-03-2018, 12:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 411
Posted By brownrice78
heat only works on highest temp settting

My 82 300D has the "automatic" climate control system with the temperature wheel on the left side. For some reason, the only way you can get the heat to work is if the wheel is all the way to the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-03-2018, 12:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 619
Posted By brownrice78
those bottom two are a PIA...i removed them...

those bottom two are a PIA...i removed them before from the top...it's possible but i tried like 10 different combinations of tools to find the right one and I can't remember which one finally worked.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-20-2018, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 589
Posted By brownrice78
Thanks Jay...sounds like a good idea to swap it...

Thanks Jay...sounds like a good idea to swap it out.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-19-2018, 07:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 589
Posted By brownrice78
Mono-valve issue? AC blows hot

Started having this issue with my 82 300D turbo with automatic climate control..the AC blows cold when i get in the car...then if I park the car and turn the AC on again...it blows hot air. If i go...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-19-2018, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 726
Posted By brownrice78
Yea..i saw that car on Ebay also...these older...

Yea..i saw that car on Ebay also...these older cars, you really need to go see them in person...a year ago I saw a W116 SD on craigslist and everything looked super legit..i was ready to buy it that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-14-2018, 04:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,314
Posted By brownrice78
The W116 is easily my favorite of the...

The W116 is easily my favorite of the W115/W116/W123/W126 group. The only drawback for me is that most came with the crappy evil servo system. A nice 450sel or 300SD for me is the pinnacle of the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-25-2018, 05:52 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,058
Posted By brownrice78
How does it compare to "Simple Green"???....I...

How does it compare to "Simple Green"???....I kinda interested to try this stuff...only thing i found that cleans oil caked stuff is brake cleaner which is expensive and might have you past out, lol
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-04-2018, 01:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,390
Posted By brownrice78
Looking forward to the "450SEL" story...your...

Looking forward to the "450SEL" story...your posts are super cool. Thanks!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2018, 06:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 946
Posted By brownrice78
I did this before on a universal antenna on a...

I did this before on a universal antenna on a 300D. I had to splice the wires. Really only need 3 wires on those antennas...Ground, power and remote. Best to figure it out is get an voltmeter and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,417
Posted By brownrice78
I've done this job enough times that I'm...

I've done this job enough times that I'm experienced it all :D The best way really to jack the car up is putting a piece of plywood and jacking it up from the oil pan. If one side is snug and you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-20-2018, 04:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,814
Posted By brownrice78
dealers are still cutting keys for the W123. I...

dealers are still cutting keys for the W123. I just got 2 keys for like $30 each...was quoted anywhere from $50 to $28 from different dealers but they all provided the service.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-16-2018, 03:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,071
Posted By brownrice78
Is the issue possibly that the bolt hole is not...

Is the issue possibly that the bolt hole is not lined up correctly? I had success by having the other motor mount a little loose, jack it up slightly and use a prybar to line it up better. Common...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-29-2018, 04:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,372
Posted By brownrice78
I just got 2 keys for a parts W123. I called like...

I just got 2 keys for a parts W123. I called like 4 dealers and they all had it available. Prices were from $25-$40 for each key. I guess the W123 key continues and the W126 doesn't?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-28-2018, 03:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 733
Posted By brownrice78
Depending on how much vibration...too much on a...

Depending on how much vibration...too much on a 240 could be low compression from one of the cylinders...but then again, the car would probably have issues staring in 20 degree weather...do the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2018, 05:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,268
Posted By brownrice78
Totally agree. They are super pricey but the...

Totally agree. They are super pricey but the quality and look cannot be matched. Worth every penny.
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 11-16-2017, 03:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,856
Posted By brownrice78
Insane. this guy lives about 1 mile away from me....

Insane. this guy lives about 1 mile away from me. Definitely a good find. Thanks.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 11-08-2017, 04:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,938
Posted By brownrice78
Same here...looks like a cool car but that...

Same here...looks like a cool car but that rust...man
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-04-2017, 10:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 648
Posted By brownrice78
Don pools-falls church Drive european-falls...

Don pools-falls church
Drive european-falls church
Silver star-maryland
There's a good shop in springfield, can't remember the name
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-04-2017, 10:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,334
Posted By brownrice78
This W116 has been on craigslist for like 10...

This W116 has been on craigslist for like 10 months. I tried emailing half dozen times but got no reply back. Would call but no number listed. Very strange
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-18-2017, 09:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 583
Posted By brownrice78
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24952992@N04/shares/...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/24952992@N04/shares/1095ED
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-18-2017, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 583
Posted By brownrice78
http://https://flic.kr/p/TGPbi6

http://https://flic.kr/p/TGPbi6
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-18-2017, 09:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 583
Posted By brownrice78
83 300D parts car or fix Northern VA

Hello All,

Got my old baby parked in the back and need to let it go. It got hit and the front bumper is now detached. Car actually runs decent but had a bad idle shake that i couldn't figure out....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-03-2017, 10:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 716
Posted By brownrice78
Nice score. The W116 is my favorite. They seem so...

Nice score. The W116 is my favorite. They seem so hard to find nowadays
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