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Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-10-2012, 05:19 PM

Replies: 9

83 300D Left Lights On, Strong Battery Now no Start

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Posted By logdrum

Cool. Here is the NAPA part... ATM N171253 ...

Cool. Here is the NAPA part... ATM N171253

NAPA AUTO PARTS (http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx?R=ATMN171253_0257078014)

But not available today. So I guess I have to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-10-2012, 04:47 PM

Replies: 9

83 300D Left Lights On, Strong Battery Now no Start

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Posted By logdrum

All I have access is NAPA or autozone today. Is...

All I have access is NAPA or autozone today. Is there any part I could use for that strip fuse? What is the AMP rating on that? Thanks

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-10-2012, 04:42 PM

Replies: 9

83 300D Left Lights On, Strong Battery Now no Start

Views: 1,000

Posted By logdrum

What threw me off was the brake pad sensor and...

What threw me off was the brake pad sensor and fuel empty dash light on. So I charged up the battery and got the fuel level right. But the culprit is a crack relay fuse. I think it just happened and...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-10-2012, 02:03 AM

Replies: 1,592

Diesel Cheaper than Gasoline !!!

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Posted By logdrum

Local feed store is now at 3.42 But some...

Local feed store is now at 3.42

But some stations are still trying to sell at 4.19

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-10-2012, 01:17 AM

Replies: 9

83 300D Left Lights On, Strong Battery Now no Start

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Posted By logdrum

I am charging it right now with a battery...

I am charging it right now with a battery charger. Windows, sunroof, blower motor, and signal lights all work on on-posisition, fuel in primary filter. This car starts eve in -8F without plugging...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-10-2012, 12:44 AM

Replies: 9

83 300D Left Lights On, Strong Battery Now no Start

Views: 1,000

Posted By logdrum

83 300D Left Lights On, Strong Battery Now no Start

Hi.

I have a very strange issue. Left the lights on -- on my 1983 300D for about 3 hours. When I tried to start battery was still strong, starter was cranking. But no start. I noticed though that...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-29-2012, 11:27 AM

Replies: 2

Peachparts and the Peachpart Forum are Awesome

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Posted By logdrum

Peachparts and the Peachpart Forum are Awesome

That is all. Good morning everyone. And special mention to all the diesel heads.:)

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-08-2012, 05:26 PM

Replies: 12

87 300TD went up a mountain region... quite surprised with power!!!

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Posted By logdrum

I know Baguio and I know the road to get up...

I know Baguio and I know the road to get up there. I live near santa Fe and it is over 7000 ft above sea level. I take it regularly to the Santa Fe Ski area or Sandia peak 10350 and 10670...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-08-2012, 04:39 PM

Replies: 4

1986 300 SDL Issues to look for

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Posted By logdrum

Thanks BoiseBenz. I do not know if the gauge is...

Thanks BoiseBenz. I do not know if the gauge is reliable but it did hover just past 80. Also non green coolant was used. Thank you for telling me that the 300D Wagon has no turbo as it is not really...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-08-2012, 03:32 PM

Replies: 4

1986 300 SDL Issues to look for

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Posted By logdrum

1986 300 SDL Issues to look for

I just found a 300 SDL locally for 1400 and I gave the guy a deposit because I do not really want to miss the deal if it is indeed one. 320K miles

The car has a lot of (maybe even complete)...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-14-2010, 05:54 PM

Replies: 7

300D W123 Water Pump Repair (I have searched but still have q's?)

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Posted By logdrum

Folks! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you....

Folks! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Everything make sense after these replies and I looked at it again. More stuff to do during Christmas break :(

And it does not look daunting now.
...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-14-2010, 04:51 PM

Replies: 7

300D W123 Water Pump Repair (I have searched but still have q's?)

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Posted By logdrum

300D W123 Water Pump Repair (I have searched but still have q's?)

First of all I have done the search http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=142410 but I do not quite get a straight forward instruction for the water pump repair.

The car is a 1983...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-21-2010, 11:44 PM

Replies: 103

Which is a better engine: 12-v Cummins 5.9 or Merz 300 turbo?

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Posted By logdrum

Here in NM, the first gen Cummins truck seem to...

Here in NM, the first gen Cummins truck seem to all fare well. I had one, wish I did not sell it, but with a fam we have a 7.3 Powerstroke instead. My father in law just got a new 2010 Cummins with a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-20-2010, 10:40 PM

Replies: 3

Inner Front Caliper Piston is way out

Views: 782

Posted By logdrum

Thanks guys. I found the caliper dragging thread....

Thanks guys. I found the caliper dragging thread. I made a bigger mess by breaking the caliper bolt. Tried the easy out extractor method method and I am not doing too good. So I have to bring this...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-20-2010, 10:33 PM

Replies: 44

Need brake advice / calipers not releasing

Views: 10,601

Posted By logdrum

I messed up trying to remove the lower bolt...

I messed up trying to remove the lower bolt holding the caliper. Loosy left --- I know but it was the other left duh -- this is the first bolt I have ever broken. I tried an easy out but it was too...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-20-2010, 03:21 PM

Replies: 44

Need brake advice / calipers not releasing

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Posted By logdrum

What if only one caliper does not return. Do I...

What if only one caliper does not return. Do I just need a caliper rebuild?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-20-2010, 02:29 PM

Replies: 3

Inner Front Caliper Piston is way out

Views: 782

Posted By logdrum

Inner Front Caliper Piston is way out

Hi all,

I may not have searched properly but I cannot find info on how to compress the inner piston of the front right caliper on my 1983 W123. The pads were worn unevenly and the inner pad was...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-19-2010, 12:45 AM

Replies: 8

Did I put too much oil?

Views: 907

Posted By logdrum

Thanks again folks. This car is teaching me a...

Thanks again folks. This car is teaching me a lot. This forum is fantastic.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-18-2010, 04:03 PM

Replies: 8

Did I put too much oil?

Views: 907

Posted By logdrum

Thanks. I am really new to this but I you just...

Thanks. I am really new to this but I you just never now.

I also have a question with the the brake pad wear indicator light. It is starting to light up but would go away. Since it is cheaper...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-18-2010, 03:27 PM

Replies: 8

Did I put too much oil?

Views: 907

Posted By logdrum

Did I put too much oil?

By measuring the dipstick, it is still with in the the two "waist/curvy notches" but not exactly in the middle more towards the high side. I put in about 7 quarts but remembered that my waste oil was...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-15-2010, 12:53 AM

Replies: 2

How much of a shake is tolerable?

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Posted By logdrum

How much of a shake is tolerable?

Are there any videos of healthy 300D idling. I understand these are not common rail with electronic injection. I just did a diesel purge. Car runs good but the shake is still there. I am just not...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-10-2010, 10:32 AM

Replies: 6

New to MB Diesels and already a Vacuum question

Views: 834

Posted By logdrum

Thanks. I scoured the forums last night and was...

Thanks. I scoured the forums last night and was still confused. Then hit dieselgiant http://dieselgiant.com/mercedesvacuumtroubleshooting.htm. This so far was the easiest to follow and the PO (now I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-10-2010, 10:14 AM

Replies: 6

New to MB Diesels and already a Vacuum question

Views: 834

Posted By logdrum

Unless it is coincidence but I had heard it...

Unless it is coincidence but I had heard it before that some VDO this couldhappen. I am not sure if this is the cause but my Vanagon Mechanic Mr. Dieter (yes from Germany) told me that this was the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-10-2010, 01:05 AM

Replies: 6

New to MB Diesels and already a Vacuum question

Views: 834

Posted By logdrum

New to MB Diesels and already a Vacuum question

Hi,

My name is Noel and I am new here. I have read the site about 2 days now when I have downtime at work. I acquired a 1983 300D a week ago with 200K (the odometer broke because I made the...

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