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Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-30-2013, 03:17 PM

Replies: 7

Oil change without changing filter

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Posted By dantheman451

Well the filter is brand new. There's a long...

Well the filter is brand new. There's a long story about how I stripped the bolt and had a crazed mobile mechanic make it impossible to remove the bolt. The C Clamp has held on so far and I am able...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-30-2013, 02:21 PM

Replies: 7

Oil change without changing filter

Views: 862

Posted By dantheman451

Oil change without changing filter

Can I do an oil change without changing my filter or taking off the cap to the housing assembly. Long story short, mine's held together with a locktited C clamp and I don't want to disturb it. The...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-23-2013, 04:17 PM

Replies: 28

Need help!!! I broke the top tower off my oil filter housing

Views: 2,402

Posted By dantheman451

Hey thanks for all the great support. I live in...

Hey thanks for all the great support. I live in San Francisco if anyone is willing to help, I'll buy you a case of beer if that's your thing. The mechanic who came was a very threatening Russian...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-23-2013, 12:12 PM

Replies: 28

Need help!!! I broke the top tower off my oil filter housing

Views: 2,402

Posted By dantheman451

So I had a mobile mechanic try to fix things but...

So I had a mobile mechanic try to fix things but he made it way worse by 1) cutting the top off the stud 2) trying to drill. What options do I have left? I really don't want to pay to get the car...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-17-2013, 09:04 PM

Replies: 28

Need help!!! I broke the top tower off my oil filter housing

Views: 2,402

Posted By dantheman451

I stripped the treads with the vice grips... will...

I stripped the treads with the vice grips... will that still work?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-17-2013, 08:48 PM

Replies: 28

Need help!!! I broke the top tower off my oil filter housing

Views: 2,402

Posted By dantheman451

Tried the vice grips, no luck won't even budge

Tried the vice grips, no luck won't even budge

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-17-2013, 08:42 PM

Replies: 28

Need help!!! I broke the top tower off my oil filter housing

Views: 2,402

Posted By dantheman451

It looks like it is pressed in to me? Can I just...

It looks like it is pressed in to me? Can I just pull it out with vice grips?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-17-2013, 07:48 PM

Replies: 28

Need help!!! I broke the top tower off my oil filter housing

Views: 2,402

Posted By dantheman451

Need help!!! I broke the top tower off my oil filter housing

I was being really dumb and turned the nut the wrong way. The literally sheared the top tower. How can I get this out and replace it? My girlfriend is going to kill me because we were supposed to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-22-2013, 04:48 PM

Replies: 18

Weird grinding sound from back left wheel

Views: 2,288

Posted By dantheman451

I jacked it up and zero play in the wheel. It...

I jacked it up and zero play in the wheel. It ended up going away and hasn't resurfaced. As long as there's no play it should be fine right?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-27-2013, 09:40 PM

Replies: 18

Weird grinding sound from back left wheel

Views: 2,288

Posted By dantheman451

I sprayed some liquid wrench around where the...

I sprayed some liquid wrench around where the wheel turns and it went away.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-22-2013, 06:19 PM

Replies: 18

Weird grinding sound from back left wheel

Views: 2,288

Posted By dantheman451

All over the place. I didn't really discriminate...

All over the place. I didn't really discriminate with my spraying since the last time it happened I was hours from home. It got rid of it for a couple months though.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-22-2013, 04:02 PM

Replies: 18

Weird grinding sound from back left wheel

Views: 2,288

Posted By dantheman451

Is this a critical thing that needs replacing or...

Is this a critical thing that needs replacing or can I just shoot some more liquid wrench up there? I just put money into the car and I'm tapped out.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-22-2013, 03:57 PM

Replies: 18

Weird grinding sound from back left wheel

Views: 2,288

Posted By dantheman451

Weird grinding sound from back left wheel

I was driving home my 240D last night and noticed a weird grinding now that occurred every time my back left wheel made a rotation. It almost sounded like metal of metal. I had this same thing...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-26-2013, 11:48 PM

Replies: 6

Need tips on removing drivers side engine mount bolt

Views: 619

Posted By dantheman451

Do you guys know a good way to access those...

Do you guys know a good way to access those bolts? I have a normal allen wrench and a socket wrench with an attachment that I have a really hard time getting into the bolt.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-26-2013, 09:26 PM

Replies: 6

Need tips on removing drivers side engine mount bolt

Views: 619

Posted By dantheman451

Need tips on removing drivers side engine mount bolt

Hey guys,
I have successfully removed and reinstalled the passenger side motor mount on my 1980 240D. I'm running into trouble getting the bolt off the top of the drivers side mount which is located...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-22-2013, 02:30 PM

Replies: 4

Need instructions on changing motor mounts on 240D

Views: 1,201

Posted By dantheman451

Need instructions on changing motor mounts on 240D

Hi guys,
I'm about to do my first big project on my 1980 240D. The only problem is I have no idea how to go about changing these mounts. I've read a lot of forums but I was wondering if anyone had...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-07-2013, 07:29 PM

Replies: 227

How many miles on your Mercedes diesel?

Views: 26,149

Posted By dantheman451

270,000 on my '80 240D. The engine seems strong...

270,000 on my '80 240D. The engine seems strong enough but automatic transmission is flaring when cold. It must have been replaced at some point though because it looks pretty clean and shifts...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-19-2012, 10:14 PM

Replies: 8

Tapping when going over bumps

Views: 849

Posted By dantheman451

I checked and they do not look too bad. I'm just...

I checked and they do not look too bad. I'm just going to save up and eventually get them repaired when I have the front end serviced. I drive the car maybe four times a week since I just ride my...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-19-2012, 01:52 PM

Replies: 8

Tapping when going over bumps

Views: 849

Posted By dantheman451

It's right under my feet. So if it is the guide...

It's right under my feet. So if it is the guide rod mounts, how long can I let this slide for? I'm kind of tapped out financially right now but could have them replaced in several months. Do they...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-19-2012, 12:21 PM

Replies: 8

Tapping when going over bumps

Views: 849

Posted By dantheman451

Is this a dangerous situation or can I keep...

Is this a dangerous situation or can I keep driving it and just live with the taps?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-18-2012, 06:41 PM

Replies: 8

Tapping when going over bumps

Views: 849

Posted By dantheman451

Tapping when going over bumps

Hi,
I have a 1980 240D that recently has been making a weird tapping noise whenever I go over uneven ground. It's a noticeable tap like something in bumping the bottom of the car and I can feel it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-30-2012, 05:52 PM

Replies: 5

Tranmission Vacuum Question

Views: 1,284

Posted By dantheman451

Tranmission Vacuum Question

Hi,
I recently have been having some really rough shifting on my 1980 240D. I believe this is caused by the fact that my vacuum line going to my transmission is either loose or has falled off. I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-25-2012, 08:03 PM

Replies: 22

Very hard late shifting on 1980 240D

Views: 2,732

Posted By dantheman451

The climate control tube wasn't originally...

The climate control tube wasn't originally connected though? Do you think changing the 3/2 valve somehow changed something that means it needs to be connected?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-25-2012, 07:56 PM

Replies: 22

Very hard late shifting on 1980 240D

Views: 2,732

Posted By dantheman451

Is the 3/2 Vavle necessary for shifting? What if...

Is the 3/2 Vavle necessary for shifting? What if I was to bypass it?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-25-2012, 07:48 PM

Replies: 22

Very hard late shifting on 1980 240D

Views: 2,732

Posted By dantheman451

I checked with other sources and it is indeed a...

I checked with other sources and it is indeed a climate control line. Unfortunately I do not have a mity vac. I will look into buying one. If it did connect from the transmission where would I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-25-2012, 07:41 PM

Replies: 22

Very hard late shifting on 1980 240D

Views: 2,732

Posted By dantheman451

So I went and put the old 3/2 valve back in and...

So I went and put the old 3/2 valve back in and no change :(. Does this mean that somehow having the other one in permanently broke something? I also noticed a green tube coming out from the car...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-25-2012, 06:46 PM

Replies: 22

Very hard late shifting on 1980 240D

Views: 2,732

Posted By dantheman451

Thanks for all the suggestions. I checked the...

Thanks for all the suggestions. I checked the lines and they seem to be alright. If it was the modulator that went bad why would it have been working before? Someone mentioned the VCV valve needs to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-24-2012, 11:37 PM

Replies: 22

Very hard late shifting on 1980 240D

Views: 2,732

Posted By dantheman451

Very hard late shifting on 1980 240D

Hi guys I need your help. I have a 1980 240D that I love but just today has been having horrible shifting issues. This occurred after I replaced the 3/2 valve (my mechanic's recommendation) since...

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