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Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2018, 05:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 544
Posted By swheele2
Vacuum pump diaphram installation

I've tried to search for this detail with regard to vacuum pump diaphram installation but to no avail ('79 300D).

The diaphram kits come with a small o-ring, but this is not mentioned in the FSM. ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 07-30-2016, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,664
Posted By swheele2
FOR SALE: 1985 - 300TD Wagon (California) - College Station, TX - $9000/OBO

Absolutely rust-free 1985 300TD Wagon (California) for sale in College Station, TX (note: there are of course tiny areas of surface rust on various parts under the car and on the battery tray. By...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 04-14-2016, 08:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 599
Posted By swheele2
WTB: "cover" for dual port vacuum pump (W123 OM617)

I am looking for just the "cover" for the dual-port style vacuum pump on early OM617 and previous diesels (see first picture).

As you can see from the second picture, mine has a whole punched in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-01-2013, 10:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,164
Posted By swheele2
Thanks. Ended up going with the third option...

Thanks. Ended up going with the third option (pry the joint together and tighten the nut), which worked like a charm.

The Lemforder parts seem to be well-built. I was just surprised that the tie...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-01-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,164
Posted By swheele2
Quick Center Link/Drag Link Questio - Missing Allen key?

I am replacing the center link/drag link on my 1984 300D. I've done this before, but with other brand parts.

However, on the Lemforder center link I bought from Pelican Parts, there is no...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-28-2011, 10:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,576
Posted By swheele2
Not to deviate from the original thread, but I...

Not to deviate from the original thread, but I thought I was respond to this. I had a similar problem, but with the front calipers on my 84 300D. The brakes would periodically stick on long drives....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-21-2011, 08:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,382
Posted By swheele2
I tend to have door strikers wear out at...

I tend to have door strikers wear out at inconvenient times, so I always keep a spare one for each side.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-06-2010, 07:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,072
Posted By swheele2
Thanks guys. I should have thought about the...

Thanks guys. I should have thought about the friction of the tires on the garage floor. Didn't consider that. Good to know.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-05-2010, 07:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,072
Posted By swheele2
Rear suspension concerns

So I noticed this many months ago, but have been ignoring it: After lifting the rear of my 84 300D (floor jack under the diff), when I lower it back down the suspension sits about 3 inches higher...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2010, 06:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,044
Posted By swheele2
I did four of these about a month ago and had no...

I did four of these about a month ago and had no problem "folding in" the aluminum tube using a screwdriver and hammer then just pounding it out of the bushing. Perhaps I just got lucky.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-20-2010, 09:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,044
Posted By swheele2
Wow, I figured I'd just look at the pictures and...

Wow, I figured I'd just look at the pictures and ignore the text for a while, but I absolutely could not figure out what that wire brush attachment was for....nothing!

Looks like a clever way of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-18-2010, 04:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,911
Posted By swheele2
He is selling it. He sent me links to videos and...

He is selling it. He sent me links to videos and a few pictures of the interior:

Video:
http://adonnan.tumblr.com/#607614776
http://adonnan.tumblr.com/#607619108
Pictures:...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-16-2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 875
Posted By swheele2
Freebirds seems to be in a handful of places in...

Freebirds seems to be in a handful of places in TX, but that particular one is in College Station.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-16-2010, 03:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 875
Posted By swheele2
Mrs B heads (back) west...

Drove the 79 300D from Athens, GA to College Station, TX last week (930 miles; 700 miles day 1, 230 day 2). She performed nearly flawlessly, and averaged a little over 26 MPG. This surely would...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-10-2010, 10:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,220
Posted By swheele2
Any word on the color code or the passenger side...

Any word on the color code or the passenger side doors?

PM sent.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-06-2010, 01:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,220
Posted By swheele2
Which yellowish color? (color code would be...

Which yellowish color? (color code would be good). I need passenger side doors (front and rear) and fuel-door if it is Maple yellow.

Rear seat? What color/material is the interior?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-06-2010, 11:28 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,731
Posted By swheele2
My drive to TX got pushed forward by a week, so I...

My drive to TX got pushed forward by a week, so I won't be able to make it. Hopefully next time.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-01-2010, 08:23 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 29,830
Posted By swheele2
I realize I'm a little late to the party, but are...

I realize I'm a little late to the party, but are any of these still available? What was the final asking price. I'll need 2 of them if possible.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 04-29-2010, 02:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,614
Posted By swheele2
On second thought, picking up a wagon on the...

On second thought, picking up a wagon on the other side of the country (I live in GA) with the plan of driving it to 1500 miles to TX and then parking it there until I move to TX in June isn't the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 04-28-2010, 07:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,614
Posted By swheele2
Perhaps some more pictures would help (interior...

Perhaps some more pictures would help (interior shots?). I'll actually be in LA next week for work and am in the market for a wagon...

Does the A/C work? (I'd be driving it to TX)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2010, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,081
Posted By swheele2
36 mm, not 35mm

On my 84 300D the pitman arm nut is 36mm, not 35mm. Just thought I'd save someone a trip to the store.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-21-2010, 10:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,168
Posted By swheele2
Each time I call around to the tire shops to get...

Each time I call around to the tire shops to get an alignment I get different answers. And when I point out that they have done it before they are always shocked and adamant that I must be mistaken....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-21-2010, 10:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,731
Posted By swheele2
Hmm...I'll be driving the 79 300D from Athens, GA...

Hmm...I'll be driving the 79 300D from Athens, GA to College Station a couple of weeks before this GTG (yep, I'm moving the MB "fleet" to TX), and was planning on flying back June 3, but perhaps I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-13-2010, 09:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,295
Posted By swheele2
I definitely advise against this approach. These...

I definitely advise against this approach. These spring compressors are not made to work this way, and if you apply too much pressure the spring compressor will just tear itself apart, perhaps...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2010, 01:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,104
Posted By swheele2
But did you watch that video of "The History of...

But did you watch that video of "The History of Pretty Much Everything?" It was pretty entertaining. I watched the whole thing, waiting for the Mercedes part, only to be disappointed.

The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2010, 07:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,116
Posted By swheele2
Here's a look at mine on a 300D: ...

Here's a look at mine on a 300D:
http://www.chem.ucla.edu/%7Eswheele2/pics/300Dspring.jpg
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,209
Posted By swheele2
The linked article does not really give details,...

The linked article does not really give details, but I do think the algae produce oils that can be processed into biodiesel or other fuels.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-06-2010, 05:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 554
Posted By swheele2
WTB: Zebrano trim around old-style climate control (W123)

The PO ripped out the wood surrounding the climate control in my 79 300D.

Anyone have this piece in decent shape?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-20-2010, 07:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,443
Posted By swheele2
On a trip to Sarasota, FL last year my wife and I...

On a trip to Sarasota, FL last year my wife and I got a kick out of parking next to and photographing every 300D we saw. One was the same color scheme but different year. There is an identical...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-29-2009, 10:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,642
Posted By swheele2
It does sound like a lower ball joint. How...

It does sound like a lower ball joint. How "fairly new" are they?
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