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Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-04-2014, 05:49 PM

Replies: 7

616 Oil Cooler Hose Repair

Views: 1,332

Posted By Charlie20

Looks like you did a good job on that. That is...

Looks like you did a good job on that. That is good information. The help is appreciated.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-03-2014, 07:07 PM

Replies: 7

616 Oil Cooler Hose Repair

Views: 1,332

Posted By Charlie20

Thanks very much for the info. I will check the...

Thanks very much for the info. I will check the mounts for sure, and also see if a 5/8 inch hose barb will work. If not, I will order a new hose.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-03-2014, 05:39 PM

Replies: 7

616 Oil Cooler Hose Repair

Views: 1,332

Posted By Charlie20

616 Oil Cooler Hose Repair

On my 79 240D the power steering belt rubbed a hole in the oil cooler line. What a mess! Fortunately I got home before running out of oil, so no further damage was done. With the engine off, there is...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-17-2013, 10:37 PM

Replies: 3

79 240D Vacuum Door lock interchangeability?

Views: 989

Posted By Charlie20

Thanks Charmalu and Kooljjay. That information is...

Thanks Charmalu and Kooljjay. That information is very helpful. Since I already have the replacement I will do what Charmalu suggests on the one door, and maybe try Kooljjay's suggestion on the other...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-17-2013, 08:50 PM

Replies: 3

79 240D Vacuum Door lock interchangeability?

Views: 989

Posted By Charlie20

79 240D Vacuum Door lock interchangeability?

I just received a replacement door lock actuator from Pelican parts. The original one is shown on the top and the new one on the bottom. The new one looks like it will work, but needs new holes...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-26-2010, 09:56 PM

Replies: 5

Climate control vacuum element - need source

Views: 918

Posted By Charlie20

Thanks to all for the replies. This is all good...

Thanks to all for the replies. This is all good information.
I did not know that a replacement diaphram was available. I will try that route first.
zooklm, the number on the shaft is 90.704.31.422...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-25-2010, 11:10 PM

Replies: 5

Climate control vacuum element - need source

Views: 918

Posted By Charlie20

Climate control vacuum element - need source

This is a vacuum element for recirculating air on my 79 240D. It is located just behind the glove compartment. I have checked Fastlane and All Parts on this forum, and cannot find a replacement. All...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-13-2010, 09:32 AM

Replies: 8

OM616 oil consumption: a survey

Views: 2,786

Posted By Charlie20

79 240d, 12K miles on a full re-build. Uses 1...

79 240d, 12K miles on a full re-build.
Uses 1 qt. in 2,300 miles. Almost all of the mileage is highway speed, 65 mph or so.
After the re-build, it had higher useage, but got better as the rings...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-07-2010, 11:53 AM

Replies: 17

ADSIT Rebuilt Engine ?

Views: 3,039

Posted By Charlie20

Quote: Originally Posted by whunter...

Quote:
Originally Posted by whunter http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=2419068#post2419068)
I suggest this...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-05-2009, 10:29 AM

Replies: 11

77 240D power issues

Views: 1,602

Posted By Charlie20

I had the same problem with low power on my 79...

I had the same problem with low power on my 79 240D when I inherited it. I tried everything short of monkeying with the IP internals. This included IP drip timing, valves, chain stretch measurement,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-22-2009, 11:46 AM

Replies: 10

240D Engine Autopsy

Views: 2,385

Posted By Charlie20

I had the head reconditioned by Metric Motors...

I had the head reconditioned by Metric Motors (www.mercedesengines.net (http://www.mercedesengines.net)) and they also did all of the work on the block. I first contacted Mike at Metric Motors, and...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-21-2009, 02:23 PM

Replies: 10

240D Engine Autopsy

Views: 2,385

Posted By Charlie20

It is an automatic. I did not keep track of the...

It is an automatic. I did not keep track of the mileage before the overhaul, but afterwards it has ranged from 26-28. This is mostly on my work commute, which is freeway speed (I try to keep it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-21-2009, 01:51 PM

Replies: 10

240D Engine Autopsy

Views: 2,385

Posted By Charlie20

240D Engine Autopsy

A few months ago I completed an engine overhaul for my 79 240D. I thought some of the forum members might be interested in the internal condition. The engine had about 230K miles on it, and had been...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-22-2009, 09:34 AM

Replies: 13

240D Oil Pump Drive Gears

Views: 4,575

Posted By Charlie20

Daren, I recently overhauled my 240D engine...

Daren,
I recently overhauled my 240D engine and had the same issue. Luckily, the machine shop where I had the block worked on had a good used one. However, they are available, probably from...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-25-2009, 02:58 PM

Replies: 4

Window seal replacement?

Views: 794

Posted By Charlie20

Thanks - I checked Fastlane first and must have...

Thanks - I checked Fastlane first and must have missed it.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-25-2009, 09:46 AM

Replies: 4

Window seal replacement?

Views: 794

Posted By Charlie20

Window seal replacement?

I just got a price from the local MB dealer for the bottom squeegee-type seals on the left front window: about $150 for both the inner and outer ones. This is obviously a ridiculous price, and I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-18-2009, 09:59 AM

Replies: 25

Engine rebuild

Views: 2,823

Posted By Charlie20

I just had my 240D head redone by Metric, and...

I just had my 240D head redone by Metric, and they also did all of the machine work on the block. I am extremely pleased with the work and the fact that they do not scrimp on quality. The prices...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-31-2009, 09:34 AM

Replies: 7

An interesting maintaince problem...

Views: 1,037

Posted By Charlie20

I had almost the exact same thing happen to me. ...

I had almost the exact same thing happen to me. I attributed it to my having adjusted the A/C belt too tight. I would not think the bolts wear out so long as they do not exceed a certain shear...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-30-2009, 09:23 AM

Replies: 25

Making a video: Rebuilding injection pump

Views: 9,106

Posted By Charlie20

This is a really great topic. I and Im sure many...

This is a really great topic. I and Im sure many others will be very interested. I believe that it is not a DIY job, but am very curiuos nevertheless.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-15-2009, 10:57 AM

Replies: 19

Have cash, need help. Too much oil pressure

Views: 2,948

Posted By Charlie20

When I get the engine bck together I am going to...

When I get the engine bck together I am going to put another gage on to check it. My 79 240D has been in the family since new, and I do know for a fact that the oil gage never pegged out until it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-14-2009, 11:38 PM

Replies: 19

Have cash, need help. Too much oil pressure

Views: 2,948

Posted By Charlie20

That's really good advice you took. I drove for...

That's really good advice you took. I drove for years with the oil pressure pretty much pegged during normal operation. Now I am overhauling the engine and discover that the intermediate gear set...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-10-2009, 11:23 PM

Replies: 5

IP/Fuel Delivery Problem...

Views: 726

Posted By Charlie20

Ditto what Jeremy5248 says. I had a similar...

Ditto what Jeremy5248 says. I had a similar problem and it was the tank strainer.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-18-2009, 11:06 AM

Replies: 19

240D engine removal Haynes questions

Views: 3,783

Posted By Charlie20

Just wanted to close the loop on this. I got...

Just wanted to close the loop on this.
I got the engine out with the transmission on, trying to do it like the Haynes manual says. Although I was successful, it was not without problems. Based on...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-13-2009, 10:49 PM

Replies: 24

616 240D Decision Time: Parts and Prices to do a Rebuild

Views: 2,120

Posted By Charlie20

I am no expert, but according to Haynes and some...

I am no expert, but according to Haynes and some others, the piston ring to groove clearance must be within specs. I am told also that at 200K+ miles the chances of that are very slim. Perhaps...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-13-2009, 10:17 PM

Replies: 24

616 240D Decision Time: Parts and Prices to do a Rebuild

Views: 2,120

Posted By Charlie20

I just started to overhaul my 79 240D so this...

I just started to overhaul my 79 240D so this topic interests me.
I have the engine on a stand, with the head off, so I can tell you what it cost me so far, and what I have budgeted for the rest...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-29-2008, 09:13 PM

Replies: 19

240D engine removal Haynes questions

Views: 3,783

Posted By Charlie20

Thanks for the helpful advice. Today I got...

Thanks for the helpful advice.
Today I got through all of the preparatory steps in the Haynes manual up to disconnecting the driveshaft. I didn't run into any serious problems; I just hated to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-29-2008, 12:09 AM

Replies: 19

240D engine removal Haynes questions

Views: 3,783

Posted By Charlie20

Wow! I'm overwhelmed by all of the great help. I...

Wow! I'm overwhelmed by all of the great help. I think I will stick with removing the engine and transmission together, even though there has been success doing it both ways.
Thanks

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-28-2008, 11:40 AM

Replies: 19

240D engine removal Haynes questions

Views: 3,783

Posted By Charlie20

240D engine removal Haynes questions

First I want to thank this forum for all of the excellent information that has helped me many times. Now, I would be very appreciative of some advice on my next project, which is to remove and...

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