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Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-08-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,204
Posted By GreenDiesel
Was organizing my garage today, found the tools I...

Was organizing my garage today, found the tools I used to replace the strainer and then realized I didn't do a very good job on my updates.

All the cranking and brief starting drained my main...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,649
Posted By GreenDiesel
I've often pondered the same question on my 1995...

I've often pondered the same question on my 1995 E300D. What always changes my mind is the fact that nearly 10% of the purchase price (in Missouri) will go to tax/title/fees.

At $15,000 that's...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-10-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,204
Posted By GreenDiesel
Thanks for all the replies. I have all new lines...

Thanks for all the replies. I have all new lines and filters on hand but have not installed them so the issue isn't related to new parts. I took the prefilter out a week prior to it stalling out and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-10-2013, 01:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,204
Posted By GreenDiesel
1995 E300D OM606 Won't start

For a couple weeks I've been having to crank a little bit and apply the accelerator to get my 1995 E300D to start. There would be times where going from a stop it would be a little sluggish as well. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-17-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,685
Posted By GreenDiesel
TheDon, I had always assumed that because it is...

TheDon, I had always assumed that because it is belt driven it would not require messing with timing or bringing it to 0T. However, after reading the thread about timing being thrown off 20* on an...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-15-2013, 11:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,685
Posted By GreenDiesel
Resurrecting this from the dead to ask... Did you...

Resurrecting this from the dead to ask... Did you mess with turning the engine to TDC and locking the cam before doing any of this? Is it necessary?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-03-2012, 10:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,157
Posted By GreenDiesel
Thanks for the advice! I'll pull the manifold,...

Thanks for the advice! I'll pull the manifold, check the suggested areas and give them a good lubing!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-03-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,157
Posted By GreenDiesel
E300D Missing Throttle Spring. Where to find?

My accelerator pedal has always been pretty stiff and the shifting never great in my 1995 E300D. I've cleaned, lubed and adjusted everything and it is much better than when I first got it but still...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-01-2011, 02:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,193
Posted By GreenDiesel
*UPDATE: Could not find just the regulator or the...

*UPDATE: Could not find just the regulator or the brushes. Had an alternator shop ship me their very last NOS Bosch alternator from their warehouse for $150. Pulled the old alternator out, very...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2011, 01:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,193
Posted By GreenDiesel
Decided to go ahead and drive to work. Twenty...

Decided to go ahead and drive to work. Twenty minutes in the dash lights came on and stayed on no matter what RPM the engine was turning at. I'm going to go ahead and order an alternator and see if...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2011, 11:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,193
Posted By GreenDiesel
Revving got all of the lights to turn off. Any...

Revving got all of the lights to turn off. Any idea where I can get just the regulator brushes? I've checked Peachparts ********AZ ********* and a couple others but no luck.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,193
Posted By GreenDiesel
Well I blipped the throttle a couple times and...

Well I blipped the throttle a couple times and the warning lights went off and stayed off. I'm still concerned that the alternator is going out or there is a loose connection I need to track down.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2011, 11:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,193
Posted By GreenDiesel
I haven't released the tension on the belt to...

I haven't released the tension on the belt to check the pulleys but I did throw a multimeter on the battery. It is reading between 11 and 12 volts at idle. Shouldn't it be closer to 13-14? ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-24-2011, 08:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,193
Posted By GreenDiesel
I'm thinking that this is likely but the belt is...

I'm thinking that this is likely but the belt is still turning and I didn't see any resistance. Perhaps it didn't seize but still failed?


Brand new belt as one two months ago


Tensioner...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-24-2011, 06:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,193
Posted By GreenDiesel
1995 E300D Alternator Problem?

For the last few weeks I had been noticing some noise at the front of my engine bay, like something was loose in the belt path, and had not been able to track it down (the sound would go away when I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2011, 04:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 678
Posted By GreenDiesel
Oily Residue on Intake Manifold?

1995 E300D OM606

Looked under my hood recently and found an oily residue on the intake manifold. It doesn't smell like diesel or oil and when I swipe my finger across it my finger has a graphite...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-16-2011, 04:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,362
Posted By GreenDiesel
Thanks for the replies. I will flush it again...

Thanks for the replies. I will flush it again this weekend.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-16-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,362
Posted By GreenDiesel
Thanks, I guess I will drain all of the new...

Thanks, I guess I will drain all of the new (befuddled) coolant out and refill it with water for a couple days and run it. This time I also think I will flush through the head and out the block more...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-16-2011, 04:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,362
Posted By GreenDiesel
"Refill with water; bring to operating temp with...

"Refill with water; bring to operating temp with heater on full"

Sorry about no vehicle info I agree that is annoying ... I could have sworn I entered it in when I first set up the account.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-16-2011, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,362
Posted By GreenDiesel
I slowly refilled through the expansion tank with...

I slowly refilled through the expansion tank with the car up on ramps. I also ran the system without the cap and burped it several times. I haven't experienced any major changes in coolant level and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-16-2011, 03:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,362
Posted By GreenDiesel
Incompatible coolant?

When I bought my car it had the nasty green coolant in it. I recently flushed the system and refilled with Zerex G05. The basic process I used is as follows:

1. Drain old coolant from radiator...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-22-2011, 01:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,968
Posted By GreenDiesel
This is what I eventually want to do. Right now I...

This is what I eventually want to do. Right now I have the butterfly valve stuck open using wire. I also disconnected the vacuum components. All I have are the black and translucent vacuum lines...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-10-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,879
Posted By GreenDiesel
Ya'll probably dont got em out der on the left...

Ya'll probably dont got em out der on the left and right coasts but here in the good ol midwest of A you can git you some undiluted Zerex at the Orschelen Farm and Home store fer $13 a gallon! Take...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-08-2011, 11:46 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,097
Posted By GreenDiesel
Oh and interior mirror covers ...

Oh and interior mirror covers
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v178/Risky_Business/Uploads%20via%20Pixelpipe/2011-05-31071417.jpg
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-08-2011, 11:44 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,097
Posted By GreenDiesel
1995 E300D looking for: Black steering wheel...

1995 E300D looking for:
Black steering wheel (dont need airbag)

This trim piece
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v178/Risky_Business/Uploads%20via%20Pixelpipe/2011-05-31071637.jpg
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-01-2011, 01:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 904
Posted By GreenDiesel
Anyone?

Anyone?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-31-2011, 05:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,504
Posted By GreenDiesel
I got lucky with my 1995, the vacuum pump was...

I got lucky with my 1995, the vacuum pump was replaced at 167k (now at 260k). I will definitely replace it as a preventative measure but I'm still undecided about how long to wait, it was replaced in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-31-2011, 04:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 904
Posted By GreenDiesel
Chasing the vacuum gremlins

Proud new owner of a 1995 E300D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v178/Risky_Business/Uploads%20via%20Pixelpipe/2011-05-31070311.jpg

When I first received the vehicle it was shifting pretty...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-25-2011, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,124
Posted By GreenDiesel
Going through this exact same problem on my 1995...

Going through this exact same problem on my 1995 300D. To start I had a bad modulator valve, didn't have time to do it myself and took it to a local indie shop where they proceeded to install the...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 05-18-2011, 06:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,008
Posted By GreenDiesel
I just bought a 1995 E300D and have a head unit...

I just bought a 1995 E300D and have a head unit sitting around with an AUX-IN. I was planning on buying a stereo wiring harness and dropping it in but everyone over at (another popular MB forum I...
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