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Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2017, 06:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,684
Posted By donnierhodes
Excellent info, thanks. Were you ever able to...

Excellent info, thanks. Were you ever able to jury-rig or temporarily repair the rubber/fabric part or did you have to replace the whole knob? Asking because I'm hoping I can get it temporarily...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-07-2017, 07:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,684
Posted By donnierhodes
Is mechanic a dingus? Vacuum problem with 115 glow plugs?

Glow plugs on the 220D were only working intermittently, like there was a short in the circuit, and I know the plugs are all good and wired correctly. Salt shaker would either cherry up on the first...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-04-2016, 08:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By donnierhodes
Damn. I have reamed the pre chambers, cleaned all...

Damn. I have reamed the pre chambers, cleaned all connections, and installed brand new plugs again and nothing. The salt shaker takes 30 seconds to even look dark orange (whereas it used to be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-23-2016, 07:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By donnierhodes
NZScott. I might do that down the road, but right...

NZScott. I might do that down the road, but right now I just need to get the old girl rolling. The laundromat is too far to walk and I can't just keep buying underwear on Amazon forever.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-22-2016, 11:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By donnierhodes
Tried to upload a photo, but no dice on mobile....

Tried to upload a photo, but no dice on mobile. Will when I get home in the morning. The wiggly wires are as you say, uninsulated with ceramic insulater spacers. It's all stock 69' 220D.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-22-2016, 11:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By donnierhodes
Old style wire loop plugs, rigid wiggly wires.

Old style wire loop plugs, rigid wiggly wires.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-22-2016, 10:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By donnierhodes
615 Glow Plug mystery

Probably only a mystery to me because of my inexperience buuut....

1) Car was taking a lot of cranking to start, was getting fuel ok, so I checked plugs, only one was functioning.

2) Replaced...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-19-2016, 03:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 828
Posted By donnierhodes
Great info guys, very much appreciated. If I find...

Great info guys, very much appreciated. If I find out anything worth sharing in the process, I will certainly do so. Cheers, enjoy the weekend.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-09-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 828
Posted By donnierhodes
Treating/conditioning/maintaining rear and front window rubber

Hey guys/gals. I put new rubber in my front/rear windows (1969 /8) a year or two ago, and was wondering what I could do to maintain it. Unfortunately it has to sit outside and bake in the sun, so I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-07-2015, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 659
Posted By donnierhodes
engine breather elbow

PeachParts used to sell these, I can;t find them now. Anyone know of they still carry them? (I am ordering a clutch slave cylinder from them, would rather keep it simple and get this from them...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-29-2015, 02:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,219
Posted By donnierhodes
Hey guys, thanks for the diagrams and...

Hey guys, thanks for the diagrams and suggestions. I have been so busy with work that I haven't had a chance to deal with this properly yet. I had found the hose on eBay, the one linked, but hadn't...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-16-2015, 03:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,219
Posted By donnierhodes
220D clutch hydraulic line

So I have had a gradual leak in the clutch hydraulic fluid reservoir that just got a lot less gradual (a pool of fluid under the car). Upon inspection I discovered that the last hose in the hydraulic...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-26-2014, 12:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,010
Posted By donnierhodes
Sorry for taking so long, just been busy.

Ended up buying the shifter from the 71' for $65 on eBay. I only found one for a 69', and the guy wanted $700!!! No thanks. Are trim/interior pieces for 115's really getting that scarce?

Anyways,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-06-2014, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,010
Posted By donnierhodes
Attached a photo, for clarities sake. Thanks,...

Attached a photo, for clarities sake. Thanks, hope everyone is having a great summer.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-03-2014, 08:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,010
Posted By donnierhodes
Or anyone know of a jury-rigging option? it must...

Or anyone know of a jury-rigging option? it must be a common break, that shifter is flimsy as all get out.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-02-2014, 10:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,010
Posted By donnierhodes
Floor shifter, manual trans, W115

Mine broke, just the lever at the base. It's 1969 220D manual with the knob at top on the shifter. Found one from a 71' on eBay, but it's the whole linkage and more than I want to spend. Anyone have...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-21-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,758
Posted By donnierhodes
Thanks for the great info gents. Ended up finding...

Thanks for the great info gents. Ended up finding a metric hex nut set at Harbour Freight, and using a box wrench on the business end of the socket inserted into the drain plug, as there was not...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-14-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,758
Posted By donnierhodes
69 W115 oil pan drain plug question

Went to change the oil for the first time in my 69 220D and was delighted to find that I need to buy yet another tool:P The drain plug takes a hex bit socket attachment, which unfortunately is bigger...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-17-2012, 11:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,138
Posted By donnierhodes
So you are saying oil pressure is solid instantly?

So you are saying oil pressure is solid instantly?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-17-2012, 10:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,138
Posted By donnierhodes
I nominate myself...

...for a darwin award. This morning I was half asleep and in a huge hurry, started the 69' 220D and instantly backed out and took off. This car takes a solid 5-7 seconds for ful oil pressure to be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-24-2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 768
Posted By donnierhodes
115 biodiesel fuel line kit

I'm sure I'm kicking a dead horse on this forum, but my lackluster search skills turn up nothing (except WVO info). I am just wanting to run a 220D on B99. Haven't been able to find a Viton fuel line...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-24-2012, 11:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 552
Posted By donnierhodes
Hard cranking W115 windows

Afraid I'm going to break the handle, windows are getting very hard to roll up/down on 69' 220D. Haven't pulled the door panels off yet to look inside, but I'm guessing its linkage worn out of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-16-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,541
Posted By donnierhodes
I had to use vise grips, crush the pump, and...

I had to use vise grips, crush the pump, and twist it out.
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 03-16-2012, 11:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,055
Posted By donnierhodes
@ Left Coast Thanks for the insight - this...

@ Left Coast

Thanks for the insight - this is driving me nuts.



Sorry, stupid question incoming. Can't go out and look at the car right now because of torrential downpour. The hinge pockets...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-16-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 620
Posted By donnierhodes
WTB W115 tail-light gaskets

$68 a piece from dealership. A google search turns up a lot of russian sites selling the same part for around 40 euro, which I think is close to $68 anyways... Anyone got a bead on these for a better...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 03-16-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,055
Posted By donnierhodes
Gahhhh! Found a dripping rusted seam in firewall...

Gahhhh! Found a dripping rusted seam in firewall corner under the dash. I can't see the other side from the engine compartment, brake booster is in the way.
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 03-15-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,055
Posted By donnierhodes
new front/rear gaskets - 115 still leaking

Where are the drains that I need to check? Water still coming in drivers side front floorboard - it's been raining too hard to check passenger side. Windshield seal is brand new, MB-OEM, and looks...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,144
Posted By donnierhodes
If it is the windshield gasket and you're going...

If it is the windshield gasket and you're going to have a shop do it, make damn sure the shop knows what they are doing, and don't just take their word for it. I'm still dealing with a poor quality...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 1,601
Views: 160,701
Posted By donnierhodes
I paid $4.49 last time I filled up for B5 in...

I paid $4.49 last time I filled up for B5 in Eugene, Or, reg diesel is about the same last I checked...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2012, 12:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,331
Posted By donnierhodes
Soooooo.... Long story short, finally heard from...

Soooooo.... Long story short, finally heard from owner, asked for his assurance that situation would be dealt with properly and soon. He called today and apologized, told me that they would do...
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