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Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-14-2013, 03:57 PM

Replies: 9

Possible problems with buying someone's headache, looking at purchasing a 300TD

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Sorry, 1982

Sorry, 1982

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-14-2013, 01:53 PM

Replies: 9

Possible problems with buying someone's headache, looking at purchasing a 300TD

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Apparantly its missing the A-arm. I'm not...

Apparantly its missing the A-arm. I'm not familiar with the TD's, its air suspension? I have some more research to do. I will have to ask the seller as well.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-14-2013, 11:59 AM

Replies: 9

Possible problems with buying someone's headache, looking at purchasing a 300TD

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Possible problems with buying someone's headache, looking at purchasing a 300TD

I am looking at purchasing a 300TD to replace my 300D. The seller has been upfront with the issues. So far it it needs a vacuum pump (missing), a rear 'a-arm' (pnp arm included) and it has 'air in...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-06-2013, 12:03 AM

Replies: 21

1975 240D SITTING FOR 7 YEARS

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Yeah man, stop shouting you %&*%^&*!!! ...

Yeah man, stop shouting you %&*%^&*!!!

**edit, I know the OP... just joking around.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-05-2013, 11:27 PM

Replies: 28

What would you do with this dent?

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Posted By tip

Thanks for all the replies guys. I will look...

Thanks for all the replies guys. I will look into paintless dent removal. Wasn't sure if this was in their wheelhouse or not... didn't want to get laughed at haha.

And I should say again, I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-05-2013, 09:40 AM

Replies: 28

What would you do with this dent?

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Haha, not going to scrap the car for a dent. Was...

Haha, not going to scrap the car for a dent. Was more just looking at popping it back, knowing that there will be wrinkles, etc. As long as the gaping dent isn't so gaping, it would seem it would...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-04-2013, 11:12 PM

Replies: 28

What would you do with this dent?

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What would you do with this dent?

So this dent has been on my W123 as long as I've owned it. I've tried to "push" on it with a prybar from the inside of the door with no real results. Obviously it needs professional body work, or...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-07-2013, 01:55 PM

Replies: 63

Roll Call of MB diesel owners that have never owned a gasser MB:

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Posted By tip

+1 here

+1 here

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-17-2012, 02:09 PM

Replies: 32

Damaged mono valve pictures please

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https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-m-DtjyHpuHA/UKG...

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-m-DtjyHpuHA/UKGfNT6--lI/AAAAAAAAENw/HSCCiIWVNQ8/s640/IMG_4805.JPG

no heat except at idle and around town speeds.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-15-2012, 11:40 AM

Replies: 23

Gave some love to the 300D yesterday

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On another note, the odo seems to be working...

On another note, the odo seems to be working reliably through a hundred miles or so (fingers crossed).

Also, I had been trying to diagnose why the blower motor was on full blast at all times when...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-15-2012, 11:26 AM

Replies: 23

Gave some love to the 300D yesterday

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Yes, the cooling system needs attention bad! ...

Yes, the cooling system needs attention bad! I've been collecting parts and hope to get it done all in one shot. I planned on doing the monovalve at the same time but my fiance, who DD's it, was...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-14-2012, 12:15 PM

Replies: 17

Verify correct engine coolant temp after cleaning/upgrade

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Posted By tip

I agree, I don't think its the solution to...

I agree, I don't think its the solution to overheating. But, for getting the temp down that last 5 or so degrees after everything else in the cooling system has been sorted, I think is reasonable.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

11-13-2012, 11:30 AM

Replies: 3

80 300 TD Wagon (Location: Southern California)

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CL ad down. Interested in seeing some pics!

CL ad down. Interested in seeing some pics!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-13-2012, 11:14 AM

Replies: 17

Verify correct engine coolant temp after cleaning/upgrade

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Posted By tip

I don't see a replaced t-stat on your list. With...

I don't see a replaced t-stat on your list. With all that work you did (impressive BTW), a t-stat should be a replaced. There's a few threads that mention drilling a few small holes into the t-stat...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-12-2012, 10:17 PM

Replies: 50

Classic plate registration

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Posted By tip

Hmm... looks like you're right. "Owned and...

Hmm... looks like you're right. "Owned and operated as collector vehicle" seems pretty vague.

WA State Licensing: Collector Vehicle license plates...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-12-2012, 09:26 PM

Replies: 2

installing new window run: difficult but worth it

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Posted By tip

post some pics! Sounds like a pain, but it...

post some pics! Sounds like a pain, but it sounds like it was worth it.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-12-2012, 09:25 PM

Replies: 50

Classic plate registration

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Posted By tip

WTF is that ^ My 83 is eligible for them...

WTF is that ^

My 83 is eligible for them here in WA soon, but they put mileage restrictions on how much you can drive them per year. Since it sees DD use, I don't think I'll be able to do it.......

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-12-2012, 09:08 PM

Replies: 23

Gave some love to the 300D yesterday

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Posted By tip

Had some time to devote to the benz today after...

Had some time to devote to the benz today after getting some parts ordered up.

Finally got around to doing the valve adjustment! I had been going back and forth about making my own wrenches but I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-29-2012, 10:32 AM

Replies: 12

Bosio nozzle break in?

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Posted By tip

Interesting. Please keep us updated. I'm...

Interesting. Please keep us updated. I'm planning on doing these injectors soon.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-27-2012, 01:32 AM

Replies: 23

Gave some love to the 300D yesterday

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Posted By tip

I'm sure its different on each motor (240D, 300D,...

I'm sure its different on each motor (240D, 300D, 300D turbo, California emmision, etc) ? This is the first MB diesel I've owned so I'm in no way an expert.

If I ever get the car back from my...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-24-2012, 01:59 PM

Replies: 23

Gave some love to the 300D yesterday

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Posted By tip

Yes, the gauge was leaking and it was...

Yes, the gauge was leaking and it was disconnected by PO. I have a new gauge put in.

From all I read is that if you're running WVO or bio you want the original style due to larger pumping...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-23-2012, 04:35 PM

Replies: 23

Gave some love to the 300D yesterday

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Posted By tip

I meant these particular vacuum switches. I've...

I meant these particular vacuum switches. I've made the rounds through that thread many times.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-23-2012, 01:31 PM

Replies: 23

Gave some love to the 300D yesterday

Views: 2,237

Posted By tip

Thanks guys. Wasn't sure if anyone would read my...

Thanks guys. Wasn't sure if anyone would read my post or not, but figured everyone likes pics ;)

Everything I've read said they help provide input to the trans. Could be wrong though. ...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-23-2012, 01:29 PM

Replies: 23

Gave some love to the 300D yesterday

Views: 2,237

Posted By tip

woops, double post.

woops, double post.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-22-2012, 03:42 PM

Replies: 23

Gave some love to the 300D yesterday

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Gave some love to the 300D yesterday

So, I don't post on here too much because a search yields all the info I could ask for!

I thought I would share some work I did on the 300D. My girlfriend primarily daily drives it, almost 500...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-20-2011, 02:58 PM

Replies: 30

She ('79 240D) has been shaking quite a bit lately: I am replacing all engine mounts

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Posted By tip

I need to do this too, looking forward to seeing...

I need to do this too, looking forward to seeing how it went.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-25-2011, 03:30 PM

Replies: 12

finally took care of my fuel gauge problem...

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finally took care of my fuel gauge problem...

Well, I had some extra time today so I decided to figure out one of the more annoying things on my '83 300D turbo. The fuel gauge does the usual jumping around, and never shows less than quarter of...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-21-2011, 05:11 PM

Replies: 621

The misadventures of a rednecks front yard FINAL crush date changes... aargh!

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Posted By tip

how about that oil pressure gauge? 300D or...

how about that oil pressure gauge? 300D

or just a whole cluster?

thanks and best of luck. really wish you were local so I could give a hand

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-26-2011, 08:47 PM

Replies: 9

Help ! any 1 familiar w/98 Jeep Grand Cherokee or know good forums 4 it ?

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Posted By tip

I second jeepforum

I second jeepforum

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-25-2011, 09:32 PM

Replies: 6

help identifying this hose

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Posted By tip

well that solves the mystery then! I guess I was...

well that solves the mystery then! I guess I was assuming an oil pressure line would be a hard line or braided. I've been diagnosing my transmission vacuum system and thought this might have...

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