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Diesel Discussion
04-10-2007, 01:08 PM
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Fuel starvation...running out at half a tank?
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
02-01-2007, 02:01 PM
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Crankshaft Support Bearing - how to remove?
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surfblau
my mistake....Driveshaft
Sorry...I will try to correct the original post.
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Diesel Discussion
02-01-2007, 01:45 PM
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Crankshaft Support Bearing - how to remove?
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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...
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Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
11-29-2006, 10:47 AM
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WTB: injector pump for 5-cyl. 300 TDT (W123 chassis)
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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...
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Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
07-29-2005, 01:24 PM
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Parting out 2 300SD's and 2 300D's
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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?
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Diesel Discussion
06-06-2005, 11:30 AM
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what is this wire for - from 84 300 TD
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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.
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Diesel Discussion
05-31-2005, 10:56 AM
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what is this wire for - from 84 300 TD
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
05-27-2005, 02:51 AM
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what is this wire for - from 84 300 TD
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
05-27-2005, 02:25 AM
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what is this wire for - from 84 300 TD
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
02-16-2005, 01:31 PM
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How long should/does a starter live??
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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...
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Off-Topic Discussion
08-26-2004, 10:50 AM
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recommendations for a cheap vehicle for a friend
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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...
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Off-Topic Discussion
08-25-2004, 06:14 PM
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recommendations for a cheap vehicle for a friend
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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?
...
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Diesel Discussion
06-28-2004, 05:09 PM
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metallic clank when shift from 2-1
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
05-22-2004, 10:49 PM
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How hot are 603's supposed to run?
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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
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Diesel Discussion
05-12-2004, 01:32 PM
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Are there O-rings on the lines of the reciever/dryer?
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
05-05-2004, 01:28 PM
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original SDL expansion valve - R134a?
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
05-04-2004, 12:09 PM
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original SDL expansion valve - R134a?
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
05-04-2004, 10:39 AM
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original SDL expansion valve - R134a?
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
04-02-2004, 05:43 PM
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Finicky tachometer
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
03-18-2004, 06:09 PM
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non functional AC - where to start diagnosis
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yep, I think it has some fraction r134
but I don't know how much.
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Diesel Discussion
03-18-2004, 05:14 PM
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non functional AC - where to start diagnosis
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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...
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Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
03-10-2004, 06:57 PM
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WTB - 123 Wagon rear door triangle glass
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704
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surfblau
thanks for the reply - I just got one
I managed to get one new from a dealer for $31 - pretty good deal.
thanks
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Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
03-08-2004, 04:36 PM
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WTB - 123 Wagon rear door triangle glass
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704
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surfblau
WTB - 123 Wagon rear door triangle glass
If anyone has a 300TD rear passenger door triangular glass, let me know.
alec
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Diesel Discussion
03-04-2004, 06:39 PM
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Please help my 240D out...
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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,...
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Diesel Discussion
01-05-2004, 04:49 PM
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Tips for removing siezed subframe bolt?
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
01-05-2004, 04:42 PM
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Looking for ideas to fix a non-functional parking brake?
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1,133
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
12-30-2003, 06:31 PM
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W126 rear end sagging - Indy recommending a fix
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
12-30-2003, 05:43 PM
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W126 rear end sagging - Indy recommending a fix
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1,649
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
12-16-2003, 07:08 PM
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footwell vent pod rebuild tricks?
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2,798
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
11-22-2003, 09:29 PM
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Looking for ideas to fix a non-functional parking brake?
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1,133
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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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