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Forum: Tech Help 10-04-2010, 10:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,475
Posted By cdc02254
Well I have just taken it all apart again and...

Well I have just taken it all apart again and re-sealed all the joints. Ill drive it home tonight which is 80 miles and see what happens.
Forum: Tech Help 10-04-2010, 04:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,475
Posted By cdc02254
W123 230E Backfire

Yesterday the only problem I had with my w123 was the fact that it was losing vacuum when parked, so after checking all the doors and reservoir I decided to check the pipe going to the intake...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 08-02-2010, 03:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,364
Posted By cdc02254
After market window seals W123

Does anyone have any experience of after market window seals ?.

I need to replace all my seals on my W123 240D and I have been quoted about
$300.

I have seen some after market ones on fleabay...
Forum: Tech Help 07-29-2010, 03:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,022
Posted By cdc02254
Job Done, Not as bad as I though but I guess...

Job Done,

Not as bad as I though but I guess that was due to the post's on this forum.

After welding up a tool and painting the subframe and any surrounding metalwork POR 15 I reckon it took...
Forum: Tech Help 07-23-2010, 09:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,022
Posted By cdc02254
Its all out now, wasnt to bad probably 2 hours in...

Its all out now, wasnt to bad probably 2 hours in total. Bush's turned up and they are the wrong ones. Gives me time to paint the subframe in situ.
Forum: Tech Help 07-23-2010, 02:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,022
Posted By cdc02254
Just jacked the car up and removed the bushes,...

Just jacked the car up and removed the bushes, can anyone tell me if when replacing the bushes you take out the complete bush with what looks like a metal housing. I havnt received the new ones yet...
Forum: Tech Help 07-21-2010, 02:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,022
Posted By cdc02254
does anyone have any part numbers for the bush...

does anyone have any part numbers for the bush kit?.
Forum: Tech Help 07-21-2010, 10:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,022
Posted By cdc02254
The Haynes manual makes it sound quite simple,...

The Haynes manual makes it sound quite simple, surprisingly.
Forum: Tech Help 07-21-2010, 10:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,022
Posted By cdc02254
W123 230e rear Subframe Mounts

Just purchased my second W123 and its a gem.

I was aware that there was a problem with the rear subframe rubber bush's/mounts so now need to think about replacing them.

Is there any nice step...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-19-2010, 03:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,521
Posted By cdc02254
It was near the engine on the wheel arch, I think...

It was near the engine on the wheel arch, I think this is from when the car was petrol as it wasn't connected up. Its a 1,4 Ohm ballast resistor.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-19-2010, 01:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,521
Posted By cdc02254
I have the old bosch resistor 0227901018 can I...

I have the old bosch resistor 0227901018 can I put this in-line?.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-19-2010, 11:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,521
Posted By cdc02254
So it should it be an 80 amp fuse?.

So it should it be an 80 amp fuse?.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-19-2010, 11:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,521
Posted By cdc02254
I am going to put a 25amp in-line fuse and im...

I am going to put a 25amp in-line fuse and im sure I can find some suitable buttons and lights.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-19-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,521
Posted By cdc02254
Hi Kerry, So remembering that my system will...

Hi Kerry,

So remembering that my system will be without relay I can directly wire my plugs to the battery with a button and light on my dashboard. All the wires are heavy duty. So there is not a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-19-2010, 06:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,521
Posted By cdc02254
I need more help. I have fitted the plugs...

I need more help.

I have fitted the plugs with new wires but they are running through the old w114 glow controller which is taking a long time before they kick in.

I want to remove the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2010, 12:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,521
Posted By cdc02254
No, the on off of the ignition is controlled by a...

No, the on off of the ignition is controlled by a pull switch on the centre console.

Pull it out and it stalls the engine.

I have opened a new can of worms haven't I !!!

I do have a diesel...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2010, 11:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,521
Posted By cdc02254
It was more a case of the 616/w114 engine in the...

It was more a case of the 616/w114 engine in the W123. Although it is not something I have a problem with as the engine is fantastic and it drives beautifully. Eyebrows are raised when the gorilla...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2010, 11:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,521
Posted By cdc02254
Its a good reply. I will probably do what you...

Its a good reply. I will probably do what you said and see how I feel about it. Its just the if I go to sell it people question the start system. Its good because I run a bit of WVO on this car.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2010, 09:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,521
Posted By cdc02254
Next phase. I should any day now receive a...

Next phase.

I should any day now receive a fast glow plug kit in the post for my W114 240d (in w123 chassis).
S shown here ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-03-2010, 04:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,521
Posted By cdc02254
I tried to start the car with three plugs wired...

I tried to start the car with three plugs wired but no good which I was surprised about.

So I took all the plugs out and tested them individually (don't have multimeter handy), connected body to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-02-2010, 04:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,521
Posted By cdc02254
240D Glow Plugs W114

One of my glow plugs has died on my 240D, these are the old series wired glow plugs so when one goes they all go. I am having some trouble getting hold of a replacement quickly so i wondered if it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2010, 03:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 889
Posted By cdc02254
Yep, I sprayed a bit of easy start in and it...

Yep,

I sprayed a bit of easy start in and it started ok run it around the block a few times and goes ok, stopped and started ok. Left it for an hour no start.

Has to be glow plugs.

Time to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2010, 05:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 889
Posted By cdc02254
JUST REALISED SOMETHING 30K, I MEANT 30...

JUST REALISED SOMETHING 30K, I MEANT 30 KILOMETERS ABOUT 20 MILES
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2010, 04:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 889
Posted By cdc02254
Umm not good. Syphoned all the oil out of...

Umm not good.

Syphoned all the oil out of the fuel filter housing and filled with neat diesel, then connected a bottle of diesel straight into the lift pump. Pumped the primer a few times and the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-19-2010, 03:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 889
Posted By cdc02254
Thanks for your response. Well I have been...

Thanks for your response. Well I have been running cars on swo/wvo for about 6 years and have experienced some problems and usually got over them and learnt what mix of WVO/Diesel to use on which...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-19-2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 889
Posted By cdc02254
240D W114 Not Starting

Quick question,

I have got a little to adventurous with my merc, I was running it on WVO but I think I have used too much maybe 90%.

Its now not starting.

What is the quickest way of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2010, 02:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 985
Posted By cdc02254
Yep, its a cable with a bit of slack in. The...

Yep, its a cable with a bit of slack in.

The history of this car is that its had a petro, to diesel engine swap and I am guessing the guy who done it didnt do a very good job.

The proble is I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-13-2010, 03:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 985
Posted By cdc02254
Ill take a closer look at the linkage tomorrow, i...

Ill take a closer look at the linkage tomorrow, i does look like its flexible in the photo.

I guess its never going to be the most responsive of engines and sadly I don't know anyone who has one...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-11-2010, 10:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 985
Posted By cdc02254
OK, I have now fixed that but I still have a...

OK, I have now fixed that but I still have a problem.

When I open up the throttle there is a power drop before it increases.

In neutral, I put my foot down and the revs seem to drop before they...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-11-2010, 12:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 985
Posted By cdc02254
That video helps, I can now fashion something...

That video helps, I can now fashion something spring like to replace the missing part.

Thanks.
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