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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 04-07-2007, 01:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,747
Posted By jrd
So sorry, guys, for not following up to your...

So sorry, guys, for not following up to your e-mails. This hasn't been a
good week for e-mails!

Yes, the car is still for sale. $2k OBO gets it.

It's in the fenced storage lot at the shop in...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 03-22-2007, 06:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,747
Posted By jrd
Let me put it this way. If no one buys it in a...

Let me put it this way. If no one buys it in a week or two, I'm going to donate it. But I'd MUCH rather see someone fix it or use it for parts!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 03-21-2007, 07:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,747
Posted By jrd
Semi functional 1987 300D for sale

Hey everyone,

After eight years I'm selling my 1987 300D Turbo (dark gray/black metallic) with ~260k miles. In the last 80k miles the following work has been done:

- Hoses and belts
- Belt...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-20-2006, 11:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,610
Posted By jrd
Is there any slack in the accelerator pedal...

Is there any slack in the accelerator pedal cable? BT, DT..

Valve slack properly adjusted with the engine cold?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-06-2006, 04:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,873
Posted By jrd
Orifice colors don't match the shop manual (stacked shifts)

The shop manual for my 87 300D shows blue and orange orifices, but all I have are red and green. I'm getting nowhere with the local dealer. I'm trying to iron out a stacked shifts issue.

At full...
Forum: Tech Help 08-31-2002, 02:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,155
Posted By jrd
Three problems worked together in my case: ...

Three problems worked together in my case:

1- Import Motors in oakland charged me a good deal of money to twist the VCV to 10" and crank the modulator a few turns.with no apparent attention to...
Forum: Tech Help 03-03-2002, 08:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,155
Posted By jrd
Steve, I disconnected everything and pulled...

Steve,

I disconnected everything and pulled the blue vacuum amp. There IS an adjustment on the underside, covered by a black cap. The adjustment DOES change the behavior of the device, because I...
Forum: Tech Help 02-28-2002, 07:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,155
Posted By jrd
Great article, thank you! It looks...

Great article, thank you!



It looks like someone has messed with the injection pump adjustment before, which explains why the maximum vacuum is 10" Hg instead of the recommended 15". The lack...
Forum: Tech Help 02-28-2002, 03:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,155
Posted By jrd
blue vacuum transducer

On my 1987 300D, shifts are too hard at low RPMs and too soft when more power is being applied. What seems to be happening is that the vacuum is too low during gentle driving but too much when...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-28-2002, 02:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 920
Posted By jrd
new transmission... modulator vacuum not changing

On my 1987 300D, shifts are too hard at low RPMs and too soft when more power is being applied. What seems to be happening is that the vacuum is too low during gentle driving but too much when...
Forum: Tech Help 02-20-2002, 01:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,875
Posted By jrd
It's in for the tranny now. I've asked the tech...

It's in for the tranny now. I've asked the tech (30 years experience with MB) to check the assorted items in the back. Based on my description of a light clanking, he's betting on the sway bar...
Forum: Tech Help 02-11-2002, 02:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,875
Posted By jrd
Other things I will be tending to are the...

Other things I will be tending to are the differential mounts and the rear subframe mounts. They're not too bad, but the rear end rattles over bumps and it is not the exhaust, and I believe it is...
Forum: Tech Help 02-08-2002, 04:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,875
Posted By jrd
tranny experts: what to do about leak on high mileage tranny

Here's the dilemma.

I have a 1987 300D turbo with 210k miles that has been a great car to own but somewhat of a money pit. After three years of this, however, it is in great shape with new paint...
Forum: California / SouthWest - US (AZ/NV) 11-02-2001, 01:49 AM
Replies: 684
Sticky: California
Views: 195,756
Posted By jrd
Okay, I have my car back. Here is what I can say...

Okay, I have my car back. Here is what I can say about Auto Pro:

Bad:
- Only two techs, George and a partner, so things can be a little slow. (Car was in there from Wednesday until the...
Forum: California / SouthWest - US (AZ/NV) 10-24-2001, 02:11 PM
Replies: 684
Sticky: California
Views: 195,756
Posted By jrd
The people at import motors are very nice, and...

The people at import motors are very nice, and they are good about calling promptly with the estimate. The only thing that bothered me about them last time I was there was that they wrote "Low on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2001, 12:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,663
Posted By jrd
"some... some.... souped up diesel!"

"some... some.... souped up diesel!"
Forum: Tech Help 06-26-2001, 05:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,451
Posted By jrd
If you have a tool that works well for the diff...

If you have a tool that works well for the diff mounts or subframe mounts, do you have a picture so that I can assemble one?

Let me make sure I have the right idea here:

It sounds like the...
Forum: Tech Help 06-26-2001, 01:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,451
Posted By jrd
Just when you thought this thread was finished......

Just when you thought this thread was finished...

The mounts on my w124 300d have been clanking around for two years. I have the new mounts and I may get new subframe mounts too. Couldn't I just...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-25-2001, 11:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 904
Posted By jrd
What's the single best oil for my diesel? Is the...

What's the single best oil for my diesel? Is the synthetic worth it? Should I change over after 453,000 miles on Quaker State 5w-30 changed every 15k miles?

(hehehe)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2001, 03:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,276
Posted By jrd
10-11 seconds (depending on the weather......

10-11 seconds (depending on the weather... humidity,
temperature... seriously!)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-10-2001, 04:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,405
Posted By jrd
On my 6-cylinder 300d I did the same thing. But...

On my 6-cylinder 300d I did the same thing. But instead of stalling, the engine pumped oil out the dipstick tube!

I think my PCV is stuck open, though, because I get lots of oil leakage out the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-10-2001, 03:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 795
Posted By jrd
I have two Bridgestone Turanza H Revo tires in...

I have two Bridgestone Turanza H Revo tires in the 205/60/R15 size off my 1987 300D. I ended up ordering a premounted set and had these two tires left with only 3,000 miles on them. I have the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-29-2001, 02:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,738
Posted By jrd
I like to fill up at the Golden Gate Petroleum...

I like to fill up at the Golden Gate Petroleum station in Oakland near the Alameda Park Street bridge. Their presence is limited to the bay area. The engine seems to run smoothly on their fuel,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2001, 08:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,945
Posted By jrd
What's the best way to clean the filter stem? I...

What's the best way to clean the filter stem? I couldn't blow air through it last time I changed the oil. What is the function of this cavity?

Justin Dobbs
Oakland, CA
1987 300D Turbo 201k
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2001, 08:24 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 22,421
Posted By jrd
Paul, Thank you for your reply! I too...

Paul,

Thank you for your reply!

I too have enjoyed this thread.

Justin Dobbs
Oakland, CA
1987 300D Turbo 201k
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2001, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,005
Posted By jrd
I have owned an 87 300D turbo for two years, and...

I have owned an 87 300D turbo for two years, and these are my observations.

Is your EGR system functional? This engine has an EGR system and a vacuum-operated boost vent. The boost is vented in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-12-2001, 01:30 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 22,421
Posted By jrd
Oil weights

Does anyone run straight 30 weight oil (synthetic or mineral) in their diesel? I noticed the Chevron Delo 400 dino oil is available in a 15w-40 and a 30 weight. Amsoil also makes a SAE 30 synthetic...
Forum: Tech Help 05-10-2001, 08:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,129
Posted By jrd
Is the fluid reasonably fresh, i.e. changed some...

Is the fluid reasonably fresh, i.e. changed some time within the last 20,000 miles? Did you check the level after a 10+ mile drive with the engine running?

Intermittent flaring can be caused by...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 05-10-2001, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,196
Posted By jrd
I had a set of four rims powdercoated in Oakland...

I had a set of four rims powdercoated in Oakland for $50 apeice. This included beadblasting and a light silver flake metallic with a clearcoat. It was a nice thick glossy baked finish. (A Wheel...
Forum: Tech Help 05-10-2001, 04:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,129
Posted By jrd
I ordered a new modulator valve and thought I...

I ordered a new modulator valve and thought I would get around to installing it. It went out around Christmas and by end of April I still hadn't installed it. The transmission was shifting so hard...
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