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Forum: Tech Help 05-20-2006, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,102
Posted By Marvin Smith
1986 300SDL Air conditioning problem

I recently bought a compressor from Mercedes shop and had my mechanic install it. After he installed it, it didn't work - he said that the compressor was cycling between "On and Off" and his...
Forum: Tech Help 10-03-2004, 09:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 890
Posted By Marvin Smith
Thanks for your reply. My next question is: Why...

Thanks for your reply. My next question is: Why did the plastic radiator pipe shear so evenly? The car was recently hit in the rear end very hard during an accident and it hasn't been fixed yet. ...
Forum: Tech Help 10-02-2004, 07:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 890
Posted By Marvin Smith
1990 Mercedes model 350 SDL Plastic Radiator

I was told today that the top connection to my radiator was broken and part of the pipe remained in the top radiator hose - which caused a loss of the anti-freeze and overheating of the engine. My...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-28-2004, 04:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 854
Posted By Marvin Smith
diesel oil spill cleanup

Thanks for your prompt response. I'll try it!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-28-2004, 12:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 854
Posted By Marvin Smith
1986 300SDL Fuel Leak on Blacktop Driveway

I had a leak in my injector hoses that caused diesel fuel to spill onto my blacktop driveway. Is there an easy way to remove it?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-10-2004, 12:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 677
Posted By Marvin Smith
injector hoses

thanks to all.

Marvin Smith
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-09-2004, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 677
Posted By Marvin Smith
Injector hoses

It appeared as if the hoses could be cut in half and then carerfully removed. However, I don't know if I'll try this - since those hoses are on very tight.

thanks

Marvin Smith
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-08-2004, 08:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 677
Posted By Marvin Smith
injector hoses on 1986 300SDL

I am trying to change the injector hoses and they are hard to remove. Is there a special tool for this? I was told that the hoses could be simply pulled off the injectors and replaced. I was also...
Forum: Tech Help 06-01-2004, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,062
Posted By Marvin Smith
Air conditioner leak

I took the car to the mechanic for diagnosis. He called me and asked that I take a look at the Air Conditioner Compressor while he exposed the die to light. It clearly revealed a leak in the Air...
Forum: Tech Help 05-17-2004, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,062
Posted By Marvin Smith
Air Conditioner repair problem

Your suggestions are good and I shall certainly discuss them with my mechanic tomorrow when I take the car to the shop.

thanks a lot
Forum: Tech Help 05-16-2004, 03:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,062
Posted By Marvin Smith
300SDL air conditioning leak

My air conditioniong does not work due to a coolant leak. My mechanic replaced the refrigerant in the car and it worked well for about a month - then it quit working. I asked the mechanic if he had...
Forum: Tech Help 05-15-2004, 10:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 701
Posted By Marvin Smith
300SDL lock problem

Thanks for your input- I will try to locate it today.

Marvin Smith
Forum: Tech Help 05-14-2004, 01:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 701
Posted By Marvin Smith
1986 300SDL Lock Problem

Your suggestions appear to be right on target. I have noticed that when I open the car all sorts of funny sounding noises can be heard in the trunk area that I never heard before. I thought they...
Forum: Tech Help 05-13-2004, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 701
Posted By Marvin Smith
300SDL Door Locks

I can't ever tell what is going to happen when I unlock or lock my car doors. Sometimes one, two, three or all four doors will unlock and when locking the car the same thing happens. Is there...
Forum: Tech Help 03-16-2004, 10:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,525
Posted By Marvin Smith
transmission softener

You've answered my question pertaining to a transmission lockout completely - it's called a transmission softener.

Many thanks,

Marvin Smith
Forum: Tech Help 03-15-2004, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,525
Posted By Marvin Smith
Sluggish 300SDL

Thanks a lot for your prompt response. I've driven the car slowly until it warms up and it runs fine. I thought maybe something could be done to minimize the need to warm up the engine.

Marvin...
Forum: Tech Help 03-14-2004, 03:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,525
Posted By Marvin Smith
300SDL and 300SDL Transmission Lockout Function

I have noticed that my 1986 300SDL is sluggish in cold weather (below 40 degrees F) and will not accelerate or readily change gears until the car has run for several minutes - after that, the car...
Forum: Tech Help 03-14-2004, 12:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,252
Posted By Marvin Smith
transmission problem with mercedes 350SDL

I was driving my 1990 350SDL and the automatic transmission would not shift from first gear to the higher gears. It seemed to be trying to change gears but it felt like it was slipping and just...
Forum: Tech Help 06-21-2003, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,896
Posted By Marvin Smith
Gauges Swing Wildly

This message is for Sixto:

Thank you for your prompt reply. Exactly where is this weep hole located that you mentioned for testing the water pump and what does the test consist of? It...
Forum: Tech Help 06-20-2003, 11:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,896
Posted By Marvin Smith
gauges swing wildly

To Sixto:

The car that I referred to was a 1986 300SDL. Is there any possibility that the water pump is not providing enough coolant and is about to fail thus causing the system to give me a...
Forum: Tech Help 06-20-2003, 03:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,896
Posted By Marvin Smith
Gauges on instrument panel swing wildly

I have a 1986 mercedes model 300SD and am having some strange problems:

1. My outside temperature sensor reads 125 degrees or more independent of the outside ambient temperature - what's wrong?
...
Forum: Tech Help 06-27-2002, 10:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,939
Posted By Marvin Smith
Fuel Pump Relay

Mr. CSnow et al:

Thanks for your help on everything. After going through this, I finally reasoned that the rebuilt relay that was listed had 9 pinouts while the new one had 10 - which...
Forum: Tech Help 06-26-2002, 10:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,939
Posted By Marvin Smith
Relay Compatibility For 1987 300E

Mr. C Snow:

Thank you for your latest reply.

regards,

Marvin Smith
Forum: Tech Help 06-25-2002, 05:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,939
Posted By Marvin Smith
Correction

To C Snow:

Thanks for your prompt reply. I must apologize for stating 300D, I meant the 1987 300E. Is there any reason why I cannot replace the 003 545 2405 fuel pump relay with the 002 545 27...
Forum: Tech Help 06-25-2002, 11:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,939
Posted By Marvin Smith
correct fuel pump relay

Message is for CSnow:

I managed to find a fuel pump relay for my 1987 300D with the following part number as specified in W124 tech tips:

002 545 27 05 ( a Mercedes part number with 9 pins).
...
Forum: Tech Help 06-21-2002, 01:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,939
Posted By Marvin Smith
Fuel Pump and Pump Relay Location

To: Mr. C Snow:

Thanks for the suggestios, but my son cannot locate his manual for the 300E. I could trace the location of the fuel pump, but it would help if you can tell me where the fuel pump...
Forum: Tech Help 06-18-2002, 09:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,939
Posted By Marvin Smith
To: Mr. Suginami: Your reply seems to be...

To: Mr. Suginami:

Your reply seems to be incomplete. Please reply again.

thanks,

Marvin Smith
Forum: Tech Help 06-18-2002, 06:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,939
Posted By Marvin Smith
1987 300E Engine periodically will not start

This message is for Donnie:

We have a 1987 300E. The car seems to run OK most of the time, but occasionally it won't start again after being idle for several hours. This has happened twice...
Forum: Tech Help 06-10-2002, 05:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,789
Posted By Marvin Smith
monovalve wavy washer location

Greetings Billy bob:

Thanks for your prompt reply. I will try using the monovalve with the wavy washer sandwiched between the two flat washers as you suggest.

thanks,

Marvin Smith
Forum: Tech Help 06-10-2002, 10:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,789
Posted By Marvin Smith
monovalve assembly

This message is for Billy Bob:

Thanks for your advice. I finally located a monovalve assembly complete with the washers that I needed at the local junk yard. I was previously told that the wavy...
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