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Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-15-2011, 05:28 PM

Replies: 9

'84 300SD US headlamp question

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Posted By mankypro

Hate to revive a 5 year old thread. But I need...

Hate to revive a 5 year old thread. But I need help!

I've gotten the marker light out, and removed the other white knobs but cannot figure out how the heck to get the bezel around the back of the...

Forum: Tech Help

09-27-2010, 09:04 PM

Replies: 2

Seemingly Higher Idle after valve adjust w126

Views: 1,512

Posted By mankypro

Sorry OM617.951, in my world only diesels exist...

Sorry OM617.951, in my world only diesels exist :) although I'm learning my way around Mercedes Benzes still...

Forum: Tech Help

09-27-2010, 08:39 PM

Replies: 2

Seemingly Higher Idle after valve adjust w126

Views: 1,512

Posted By mankypro

Seemingly Higher Idle after valve adjust w126

It's like driving a new car after adjusting valves yesterday, regular oil change and PS v-belt adjustment. The only thing is that it is seemingly idling faster. Where do I adjust the idle? Is...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

06-05-2010, 10:46 PM

Replies: 35

Parting out a silver w126 300sd

Views: 3,750

Posted By mankypro

Interested in the clock/speedo assembly. My...

Interested in the clock/speedo assembly. My clock's gears are wonky.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-04-2010, 07:41 PM

Replies: 11

Best prices for filters?

Views: 1,323

Posted By mankypro

nevermind

nevermind

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-04-2010, 10:37 AM

Replies: 11

Best prices for filters?

Views: 1,323

Posted By mankypro

Here are the wix numbers I've come up with for my...

Here are the wix numbers I've come up with for my 83' 300SD turbo:

Oil 51385
Air 42194
Fuel
Pri 33006
Sec 33149
Trans 33006

is there a sticky somewhere with consumable numbers for MB's.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-04-2010, 09:56 AM

Replies: 11

Best prices for filters?

Views: 1,323

Posted By mankypro

Best prices for filters?

On my Ford diesels I use Filter1 or Fleetfilter for all my WIX filters.

It would seem that the filtration needs of my 83' 300SD are a bit more rarefied. Wondering which vendor would be the best...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-03-2010, 10:11 AM

Replies: 26

New 83' 300SD Owner - Questions

Views: 2,776

Posted By mankypro

The other thing I'd like to find a source for is...

The other thing I'd like to find a source for is the door molding seals that are cloth coated - I'd replace them with the cloth covered style to match the interior if they were the available - or...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-03-2010, 09:52 AM

Replies: 26

New 83' 300SD Owner - Questions

Views: 2,776

Posted By mankypro

Paid 5k for it, with a spare set of powder coated...

Paid 5k for it, with a spare set of powder coated oem wheels and a bunch of other parts including studded winters. After looking at a few SD/L's in the area in the 3-4k range with thousands of...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-03-2010, 12:11 AM

Replies: 26

New 83' 300SD Owner - Questions

Views: 2,776

Posted By mankypro

I guess I figured that it had been replaced and...

I guess I figured that it had been replaced and the paint job wasn't as good as oem given the way the quarter-panels don't require a rubdown, but the trunk lid does.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-02-2010, 11:48 PM

Replies: 26

New 83' 300SD Owner - Questions

Views: 2,776

Posted By mankypro

189307 when I bought it last night. All it needs...

189307 when I bought it last night. All it needs is a cruise control box, an oil change and a 20k interval valve adjustment. The PO was meticulous...

I might do a Diesel Purge and pour some Sea...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-02-2010, 11:22 PM

Replies: 26

New 83' 300SD Owner - Questions

Views: 2,776

Posted By mankypro

New 83' 300SD Owner - Questions

I am the proud owner of a beautiful White/Palomino 83' 300SD.

The body is in superlative condition with original paint. I'm wondering if my trunk lid has been replaced at some point. It feels...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

06-01-2010, 11:10 PM

Replies: 11

Want to buy: 80's Diesel Merc in Colorado

Views: 1,338

Posted By mankypro

Picked up an 83' 300sd white/palomino I'd begun...

Picked up an 83' 300sd white/palomino I'd begun considering more than a year ago from a neighbor who cried this evening as I pulled away in it.

It is a thing of utter beauty. I'm not worthy...I'm...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

05-30-2010, 10:29 AM

Replies: 11

Want to buy: 80's Diesel Merc in Colorado

Views: 1,338

Posted By mankypro

The "black" 300sd: 1. no oil on the...

The "black" 300sd:

1. no oil on the dipstick
2. no atf on the transmission dip stick
3. probably the reason for no dripping leaks :)
4. car used to be blue, was painted black with an earl...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

05-30-2010, 12:06 AM

Replies: 11

Want to buy: 80's Diesel Merc in Colorado

Views: 1,338

Posted By mankypro

working on every last one in your list. Already,...

working on every last one in your list. Already, I've seen two and they're in pretty crappy shape. Thanks for the try :)

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

05-29-2010, 10:41 PM

Replies: 11

Want to buy: 80's Diesel Merc in Colorado

Views: 1,338

Posted By mankypro

Want to buy: 80's Diesel Merc in Colorado

w123,w124,w126's as long as they are turbos are of interest.

The vehicle should not be a "project" vehicle and not have a ton of deferred maintenance on it. I'd want a car with a current smog and...

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