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Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2025, 09:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 197
Posted By sgnimj96
There are enough discussions about putting in...

There are enough discussions about putting in normal rear springs, you can find them. I don't know if it's really hard to do, but the rear springs are a lot easier to remove than the front ones. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-31-2025, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 669
Posted By sgnimj96
To have the fluid level correct is kinda tricky. ...

To have the fluid level correct is kinda tricky.
Took a while to find the threads where someone knew.
It was years ago, so someone correct it if I'm off, but
I believe you fill it up to 10mm...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,061
Posted By sgnimj96
That sucks. Seems really odd (unlikely) that...

That sucks. Seems really odd (unlikely) that would happen.

Regarding the "cigar hose", I use a regular hose but read here that
making it longer and looping it keeps an air bubble in there that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-26-2024, 10:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,138
Posted By sgnimj96
I have to use mine. The small metal pawl in...

I have to use mine.
The small metal pawl in my automatic doesn't hold anymore

, just clicks, and I'm too lazy to try to fix that.


Sucks, but I adjusted the parking brakes to work very...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,333
Posted By sgnimj96
Where can I find these aftermarket dust boots for...

Where can I find these aftermarket dust boots for my w123?!
My wagon's lower ball joint is fine but the boot is trashed.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-28-2024, 05:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 659
Posted By sgnimj96
Those glass filters look nice, but they can...

Those glass filters look nice, but they can break
and the o-rings can easily leak.


I bought a couple off RA and, after seeing how they
go together, won't use them on my diesels
as an inline...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-28-2024, 03:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 880
Posted By sgnimj96
On my 85' 300TD there is a thing about...

On my 85' 300TD there is a thing about 'underfilling' the trans when cold.
IIRC the dipstick should read 1cm below the full mark when cold,

then when it is fully heated up (after lots of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-10-2023, 08:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,704
Posted By sgnimj96
polyurethane

polyurethane
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2023, 05:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,999
Posted By sgnimj96
*rm european* has parts available, including...

*rm european* has parts available, including caliper rebuild kits (both kinds)
one of the few places that still carries a good amount of hardtofind w123 stuff.


I was lucky to get a good deal...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-29-2022, 09:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,164
Posted By sgnimj96
Hi, I'm from the future. No one seems to make...

Hi, I'm from the future.
No one seems to make the glass for these antiques anymore.
You can buy whole mirrors used off ebay for $$$ but
I just wanted a glass for my w123 (wagon) to stick to the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-07-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,103
Posted By sgnimj96
The big metric o-ring set from HF won't work. ...

The big metric o-ring set from HF won't work. They're off-sized, really I think they are SAE.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-17-2022, 12:01 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,519
Posted By sgnimj96
The W123's just keep rolling and sites like this...

The W123's just keep rolling and sites like this keep people in tune. But the average driver is largely unaware of either and is just looking for something under 2K to replace their car that stopped...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-15-2022, 11:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,250
Posted By sgnimj96
haha FAIL 'Dogbone' multiwrenches are for...

haha FAIL
'Dogbone' multiwrenches are for people that don't have a tool box, or any tools.
And nothing from China is "express" now,
except maybe fentanyl and government crack pipes.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2022, 06:18 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 476,358
Posted By sgnimj96
https://mobile.craigslist.org/cto/d/fairhope-1980-...

https://mobile.craigslist.org/cto/d/fairhope-1980-mercedes-benz-mercedes/7448556581.html
I hope this one doesn't end up in the wrong hands.
Someone engineered an El Camino 617
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-08-2022, 02:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,737
Posted By sgnimj96
I use real 2-part epoxy (not the quick kind) and...

I use real 2-part epoxy (not the quick kind) and fiberglass matt on
things that are not structural or very visible. It can be thin or built up for strength.
Of course, any rust has to be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2022, 05:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,846
Posted By sgnimj96
Yes. I put them on my vw idi injector returns...

Yes. I put them on my vw idi injector returns as well.
They seem to be holding up very well. Had to pop one off to do some work,
put it back on after (w/o cutting it) , no leaks.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-31-2022, 07:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,846
Posted By sgnimj96
This stuff seems very good for the smaller lines ...

This stuff seems very good for the smaller lines
https://www.lowes.com/pd/EZ-FLO-1-8-in-Inner-Diameter-x-10-ft-Polyurethane-Fuel-Hose/1000365069

For the 1/4"ID polyurethane I buy the blue...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2021, 09:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,153
Posted By sgnimj96
International Harvester's 6.9 and 7.3L IDI's were...

International Harvester's 6.9 and 7.3L IDI's were rock solid in the 80's.

The fact is, any real diesels made in those days were industrial tough, had few emission standards to worry about and ran...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2021, 10:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,153
Posted By sgnimj96
VW's legendary 1.6 diesels were amazing and...

VW's legendary 1.6 diesels were amazing
and continue to amaze more than 30 years later.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2021, 07:06 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 476,358
Posted By sgnimj96
Pay for repost? Is this a new thing? It's...

Pay for repost? Is this a new thing?

It's not like an ad for 300td's would be hard to get people to notice and needs sponsered. Sounds strange
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2021, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 476,358
Posted By sgnimj96
https://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/d/delray-beac...

https://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/d/delray-beach-1974-mercedes-benz-240d/7389723269.html
This one is so vintage (and lost), but some rust gotten in there. Who knows how bad it really is.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-03-2021, 11:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,264
Posted By sgnimj96
I did the crazy extension thing fixing the...

I did the crazy extension thing fixing the starter on my w123 wagon.
That top bolt sucks the most because it's hard to see.
When my starter solenoid got sticky, years later, I had to do it again. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2021, 09:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,716
Posted By sgnimj96
After reading up on it I also went with the...

After reading up on it I also went with the MaxLife ATF. Correct properties and is slightly thinner so it flows like it's already wore out, but it's not. A very clean fluid.
I'd try to get all...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-16-2021, 11:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,386
Posted By sgnimj96
Muratic (pool) acid might lift it off

Muratic (pool) acid might lift it off
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-10-2021, 09:15 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 476,358
Posted By sgnimj96
Well done. That will make a sweet road...

Well done.
That will make a sweet road machine, just in time for the apocalypse :D
Probably just needs the solenoid plunger cleaned up, adjust the VCV to soften the shifting, then go through...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-09-2021, 07:43 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 476,358
Posted By sgnimj96
Imported w123 wagon

https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-johns-1984-mercedes-300td-wagon/7343717294.html


Body looks nice. Someone bought it but doesn't know how to fix it.
Something was going on...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 07-09-2021, 07:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,229
Posted By sgnimj96
Imported w123 wagon

https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-johns-1984-mercedes-300td-wagon/7343717294.html
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-06-2021, 07:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 869
Posted By sgnimj96
If you put a lot of twisting force on a stuck...

If you put a lot of twisting force on a stuck bleeder it will easily just snap off. They're soft. The only things you can really do is the penetrant oil and maybe some careful heat applied. Get a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-06-2021, 10:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,957
Posted By sgnimj96
These days, unless you are stepping up to more...

These days, unless you are stepping up to more expensive nozzles, those super-tight precision and matched tolerances of (made-in-x) bosch nozzles are a crap shoot with a high leak rate NEW. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-13-2021, 10:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,140
Posted By sgnimj96
I wouldn't dare try messing with the control arm...

I wouldn't dare try messing with the control arm with the spring in place. Something is just not right,

spring compressor is the only way to safely remove that HD spring coil.
Maybe post...
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