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Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-10-2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 730
Posted By surfblau
Fuel starvation...running out at half a tank?

Hello all.

I searched for answers on this topic, but didn't come up with much.

I am running out of fuel when the tank is 1/2 full (or empty).

The complicating factor is that I have a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-01-2007, 02:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 659
Posted By surfblau
my mistake....Driveshaft

Sorry...I will try to correct the original post.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-01-2007, 01:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 659
Posted By surfblau
Crankshaft Support Bearing - how to remove?

I searched a while, but couldn't get it answered from reading previous posts...

Question-
Do I need to remove the entire driveshaft at the flexdiscs at the front and back (or just on one end) in...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-29-2006, 10:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,492
Posted By surfblau
I have one for sale as well

I have an extra from a working 84 TD. I bought it when I thought my IP was bad. I will sell it for $100 plus shipping and no need to return the core.

Contact me if you are interested.

I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-29-2005, 01:24 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,868
Posted By surfblau
steering box for the 85SD still around and good?

Do you still have the steering box for the 85SD still around and is it good?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-06-2005, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,188
Posted By surfblau
the answer

It looks like the wire goes to the tach. It seems weird to me that one side of the tach is connected to a "hot all the time" terminal, but that is what is going on.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-31-2005, 10:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,188
Posted By surfblau
you guys might be right, there was an old car phone in the car

I will check out if the old carphone was maybe connected up to this line. That would explain.

I noticed the tach stopped working after I disconnected the mystery wire. I was also testing wires...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-27-2005, 02:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,188
Posted By surfblau
Thanks for the quick response. All the glove box...

Thanks for the quick response. All the glove box lights etc are fused (I think). I removed all fuses one by one and they didn't seem to decrease the draw.

I didn't notice anything that didn't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-27-2005, 02:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,188
Posted By surfblau
what is this wire for - from 84 300 TD

I have been having some fun tracking down a black hole of a current drain that has toasted a battery of mine.

Symptoms
With the ammeter in series between the + pole of the (charged) battery and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-16-2005, 01:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 836
Posted By surfblau
How long should/does a starter live??

I have an 84 300 TD that is not cranking well after a dead battery (glove compartment light left on (by wife) while the car wasn't driven for a week).

Now it is the coldest time of the year hear...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 08-26-2004, 10:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,004
Posted By surfblau
thanks all

I really hadn't thought about the protoge. Seems like mazda is a good alternative to honda and toyota. I know the honda is a good cars, but like I said before, I just cant see how a 15+year old...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 08-25-2004, 06:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,004
Posted By surfblau
recommendations for a cheap vehicle for a friend

I have a friend who just toasted the motor on his crummy old tercel. New engine will cost $1300. Car has 140k on it.

Does anyone have a solid opinions on what my friend should do?
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-28-2004, 05:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By surfblau
probably a vacuum connection not reconnected properly

My guess is one of the vacuum lines got disconnected. It wasn't noticeable in the test drive was it? Is it only between 1 and 2?

I think checking the ATF is supposed to be with the tran at...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2004, 10:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,248
Posted By surfblau
seems hot to me

Mine won't get to that temp without a few minutes of hill climbing. Otherwise, it is usually pegged at 80. I think your planned maintenence is the was to go.

later
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-12-2004, 01:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 593
Posted By surfblau
Are there O-rings on the lines of the reciever/dryer?

I am fixing up my ac on an 87 SLD. It seems like most of the AC pressure lines have o-rings where they meet components.

When I took off the old reciever/dryer, it didn't seem to have any orings...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-05-2004, 01:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,841
Posted By surfblau
I am using a new valve - can I pressure test with shop air?

I was just concerned that the old one was labeled R134a and I thought that I might have a converted system. I bought a new valve from fastlane and it looks similar or identical to the original one...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-04-2004, 12:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,841
Posted By surfblau
thanks alot guys

I was hoping that was the case.

There didn't seem to be any fouling of the expansion valve- certainly no black goo or metal particles, so I am inclined to NOT flush the system before I put the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-04-2004, 10:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,841
Posted By surfblau
original SDL expansion valve - R134a?

I am doing some ac work on my 87 SDL (at wifes request) and after working on it for several minutes, finally got the expansion valve out - what a horrible location.

The expansion valve clearly...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-02-2004, 05:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 798
Posted By surfblau
I think your pickup is on the front of the engine...

I think your pickup is on the front of the engine on the flywheel. There is a pickup near where you read the timing from. Check if it is loose or covered with dirt.

Cleaning where the tach cable...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-18-2004, 06:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 609
Posted By surfblau
yep, I think it has some fraction r134

but I don't know how much.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-18-2004, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 609
Posted By surfblau
non functional AC - where to start diagnosis

My 84 has a non- cooling AC.

The compressor engages, it appears as though there is resistance, so it appears the compressor is turning.

There are around 55 psi of some sort of refrigerant in...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-10-2004, 06:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 704
Posted By surfblau
thanks for the reply - I just got one

I managed to get one new from a dealer for $31 - pretty good deal.

thanks
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-08-2004, 04:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 704
Posted By surfblau
WTB - 123 Wagon rear door triangle glass

If anyone has a 300TD rear passenger door triangular glass, let me know.

alec
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-04-2004, 06:39 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,753
Posted By surfblau
is your battery and starter ok at this point?

So now do you the car back?

Are you sure that your battery and starter are not fried at this point?

If you are in or near marin and want another person to look at it, send me a personal email,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-05-2004, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 968
Posted By surfblau
Tips for removing siezed subframe bolt?

I am attempting to remove the large bolts that run through the middle of the subframe mounts on my 123. Totally seized. I have been applying PB buster and propane torch for two days, but no help...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-05-2004, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,133
Posted By surfblau
shoes were toast

I finally got around to checking the shoes- pretty cracked up.

I ordered some new parking brake shoes and put them on with a couple of flat bladed screwdrivers. 2 hours for the first side, 1 for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-30-2003, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,649
Posted By surfblau
one note on height

One note, I think a couple of people have noticed the same. When you put the new springs in, the back end will look high for several weeks. Don't get overly concerned. It will settle down and look...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-30-2003, 05:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,649
Posted By surfblau
I got new springs - it worked

I got new springs from Rusty- I talked to a guy who works there and he himself used the "sport or Heavy Duty" rather than the "comfort" springs that were recommended for the SDL.

I also changed...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-16-2003, 07:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,798
Posted By surfblau
those tabs are brittle

I did a pod repair a month ago (when I took my dash out, which isn't really that tough, maybe an hour if you concentrate). At any rate, to open it up, get four little screw drivers in your four...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-22-2003, 09:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,133
Posted By surfblau
Looking for ideas to fix a non-functional parking brake?

The parking brake on my 84- 300TD does not appear to have worked since I owned it. Now I feel like fixing it (long story).

I adjusted the "star nuts" in the rear hub per the manual. I tightened...
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