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Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-26-2020, 01:58 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 17,177
Posted By Mesalm
The FEBI ones I bought only lasted a year both...

The FEBI ones I bought only lasted a year both times I changed them on the same axle.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-30-2018, 03:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,999
Posted By Mesalm
Also not mentioned is that you must remove the...

Also not mentioned is that you must remove the brake caliper because the brake line and brake sensor cable do not have enough slack to move with that amount of travel of the control arms.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-26-2018, 09:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,627
Posted By Mesalm
When I was little I had a car door slammed shut...

When I was little I had a car door slammed shut on my hand. I still remember it quite vividly.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2018, 09:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,764
Posted By Mesalm
I like the original period appropriate blue and...

I like the original period appropriate blue and yellow plates that fit the car production year.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-21-2018, 05:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,821
Posted By Mesalm
Check the front wheel bearing end play. I had...

Check the front wheel bearing end play. I had popping sound and clunk when braking with new front end parts the problem persisted until I adjusted the front wheel bearing end play. The steering and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-15-2018, 04:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 704
Posted By Mesalm
The primary purpose of this Forum is to act as an...

The primary purpose of this Forum is to act as an educational forum for the exchange of information for all things Mercedes. All are encouraged to participate in this information exchange in the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2018, 02:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,070
Posted By Mesalm
Here's a heart breaker from the Massachusetts...

Here's a heart breaker from the Massachusetts traffic:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2018, 01:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,114
Posted By Mesalm
Wow heavy cracking on the black dash. The car...

Wow heavy cracking on the black dash. The car must be from the sunbelt. Cars from the rust belt have rusted metal but good dashes. Cars from the sunbelt have cracked dashes but no rust.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-06-2018, 04:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 704
Posted By Mesalm
WTF is this? Oh I see it's going the way like...

WTF is this? Oh I see it's going the way like everything else now. Like smoking where there is no smoking allowed, drinking beer in car on the street. letting your dog off the leash in public spaces...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-25-2018, 06:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,069
Posted By Mesalm
No. I believe the center position is the where...

No. I believe the center position is the where the bolt drops the lowest. You can eyeball it by looking at the stops on either side of the bolt eccentric washer.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2018, 06:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,069
Posted By Mesalm
In your case to get the tie rods to adjust toe...

In your case to get the tie rods to adjust toe you need to put the eccentric bolt in the center position between maximum camber and minimum camber. Then adjust the toe to zero then adjust camber then...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-21-2018, 04:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 493
Posted By Mesalm
So true, or better said, new ATF is cheaper than...

So true, or better said, new ATF is cheaper than a new transmission
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-21-2018, 03:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 493
Posted By Mesalm
antifreeze in trans

Yes. The antifreeze container and the transmission fluid are both in black plastic gallon bottles. I put about a 2 tablespoons of antifreeze in the 722.315 transmission. Should I let it go or change...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-16-2018, 02:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,292
Posted By Mesalm
I found out that I permanently modified my valve...

I found out that I permanently modified my valve cover by overtightening the valve cover nuts on my OM 617. I found this out in a strange way two years after I had done it. While dropping the oil pan...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2018, 08:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,139
Posted By Mesalm
Yes reached down and pulled out filter element...

Yes reached down and pulled out filter element separately. Engine is OM617. The filter looks short because of the elevated angle of the picture.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-11-2018, 06:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,139
Posted By Mesalm
Good thought, The only thing I can think of that...

Good thought, The only thing I can think of that may have compromised the glue is using a few oz. of Marvel mystery oil, and seldomly, Seafoam in the fuel tank with refueling. This could have by...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-11-2018, 04:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,139
Posted By Mesalm
Yes Diseasel 300 you are probably right about it...

Yes Diseasel 300 you are probably right about it being pressed together by the housing I didn't think of that. Filter was MANN PF1055/1X
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-11-2018, 03:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,139
Posted By Mesalm
Changed oil & filter today.. Is this bad?

The filter glue was separated the top from the bottom. I don't know when it happened in the 3,000 miles since it was installed.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-11-2018, 03:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,759
Posted By Mesalm
I just rebuilt my early model WALKER 1 1/2 ton c....

I just rebuilt my early model WALKER 1 1/2 ton c. 1980's ? for more than twice the money what I could have bought a new HF jack with double pump piston.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-09-2018, 10:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,163
Posted By Mesalm
I think that if a door check strap is not...

I think that if a door check strap is not repairable due to lack of lubrication we, "here on the forum" are all in big trouble with these old cars.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-09-2018, 10:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,163
Posted By Mesalm
Yeah the door was stuck! in the opened position...

Yeah the door was stuck! in the opened position on the left side of the car while parked on the street.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-09-2018, 09:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,163
Posted By Mesalm
Door check strap repair?

There is a VERY!? authoritative "SOURCE of MERCEDES" :) repairs on the internet who is posting videos on Mercedes repairs and selling parts. This very knowledgeable? person stood there in a clean...
Forum: Tech Help 06-05-2018, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,746
Posted By Mesalm
The universal joint could be bad. Did you check...

The universal joint could be bad. Did you check it while on the car?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-31-2018, 07:51 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,554
Posted By Mesalm
Wheel alignment check?

Wheel alignment check?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-30-2018, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By Mesalm
It does not fit at all. there must be a mix-up...

It does not fit at all. there must be a mix-up with the application or my my subframe has been modified pictures to follow.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2018, 08:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,323
Posted By Mesalm
Thank you

Thank you
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2018, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By Mesalm
Am I missing something here. Why are they even...

Am I missing something here. Why are they even being sold as a fit for 300d if there is no way in the world that they even come close to fitting in the subframe pocket?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-26-2018, 09:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By Mesalm
Meyle subframe mount don't fit 300d

Bought the Meyle subframe mount kit advertised as a fit for my 300d but there is no way there are going to fit the cast aluminum shell is just too big. Now I see people on the forum referencing...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-26-2018, 08:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,323
Posted By Mesalm
I count find it here on this forum with a word...

I count find it here on this forum with a word search prior to making my post.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-25-2018, 09:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,323
Posted By Mesalm
Nut size for differential pinion 300d

Do anyone know the twelve point socket size for the differential pinion nut on the w123 300d?
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