PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

		PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Search Forums
Search Results

Showing results 1 to 13 of 13
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Blue300SD

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-02-2013, 08:05 AM

Replies: 6

Biodegradable (engine) wiring problem: future for rest of cars wiring?

Views: 1,056

Posted By Blue300SD

most things are made to fail now search...

most things are made to fail now

search "planned obsolescence"

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-31-2012, 02:46 PM

Replies: 24

Need help with head rebuild on OM617 engine.

Views: 3,955

Posted By Blue300SD

I have tested the new valve guides that were...

I have tested the new valve guides that were purchased for this job.

The valve stems fit perfectly into the new valve guides without any need for any kind of machine work.

The valve guides do...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-31-2012, 04:56 AM

Replies: 24

Need help with head rebuild on OM617 engine.

Views: 3,955

Posted By Blue300SD

Does anyone know of a person that has rebuilt one...

Does anyone know of a person that has rebuilt one of these heads ?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-31-2012, 04:55 AM

Replies: 24

Need help with head rebuild on OM617 engine.

Views: 3,955

Posted By Blue300SD

I agree. Finding a competent machine shop is...

I agree. Finding a competent machine shop is extremely hard.
And is part of why I want to do the work myself if possible.

I may be wrong but even the guys on the page you gave a link to seem to...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

12-31-2012, 12:40 AM

Replies: 105

Of course - the most sane, safe, and logical answer

Views: 4,350

Posted By Blue300SD

I guess there is justifiable murder. Was not...

I guess there is justifiable murder. Was not thinking about that.

Sad, there is no statistics kept by the FBI on Spork related murder.
Just the "other weapons" category.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-31-2012, 12:26 AM

Replies: 24

Need help with head rebuild on OM617 engine.

Views: 3,955

Posted By Blue300SD

Thank you This seems like the exact kind of...

Thank you
This seems like the exact kind of information I need to do this job well.
I am glad you posted this.

What you are saying is the new valve guides are made with a slightly smaller inside...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-30-2012, 06:47 PM

Replies: 24

Need help with head rebuild on OM617 engine.

Views: 3,955

Posted By Blue300SD

Thank You. I am sure these links will come in...

Thank You.
I am sure these links will come in very handy !

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-30-2012, 06:45 PM

Replies: 24

Need help with head rebuild on OM617 engine.

Views: 3,955

Posted By Blue300SD

I would like to have a competent machine shop...

I would like to have a competent machine shop look over my work.
But I dont like to trust people by not having the information myself.

Also I do not see the need for all of the tools you have...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-29-2012, 08:38 AM

Replies: 24

Need help with head rebuild on OM617 engine.

Views: 3,955

Posted By Blue300SD

Installing a new timing chain sounds like a good...

Installing a new timing chain sounds like a good idea.
I will add that to the list.

Dont think I like the idea of trusting a machine shop to get the valve guides pressed in correctly without...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

12-29-2012, 08:31 AM

Replies: 105

Of course - the most sane, safe, and logical answer

Views: 4,350

Posted By Blue300SD

Funny, when people kill people its usually...

Funny, when people kill people its usually because of a mental health issue.
Except when they do it with a gun.
Then it becomes a constitutional issue.

I think murder is murder no matter what...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-29-2012, 02:25 AM

Replies: 24

Need help with head rebuild on OM617 engine.

Views: 3,955

Posted By Blue300SD

Need help with head rebuild on OM617 engine.

Rebuilding a 1984 head to replace the cracked head on my 1982 300SD.

What machine work would you suggest to have done on the head ?
And what components would you replace ?
Would you install an...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-29-2012, 02:18 AM

Replies: 18

need diff help

Views: 2,174

Posted By Blue300SD

Yep, one wheel spins one way and one spins the...

Yep, one wheel spins one way and one spins the opposite.
Unless it is a limited slip differential.
I spin the rear wheels in junkyard as I pass buy hoping to find a limited slip differential....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-29-2012, 02:10 AM

Replies: 14

1983 300sd questions

Views: 970

Posted By Blue300SD

Had similar problem on two cars. What worked for...

Had similar problem on two cars. What worked for me was cleaning out the fuel tank vent lines. They were clogged and would slowly allow a vacuum to be pulled on the fuel system. Making it harder for...

Showing results 1 to 13 of 13

Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:56 AM.