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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

04-03-2016, 12:25 PM

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240D Driveline parts for sale

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240D Driveline parts for sale

***Please reply via email since I'm not on here much anymore***

So I'm cleaning off the shelves and found a handful of parts from my trusty old 240D, which I miss, since it was so much fun. Alas....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-18-2014, 10:14 AM

Replies: 21

Driveshaft Wrenches

Views: 2,857

Posted By Prospector

Dunno if this will help you in planning your job,...

Dunno if this will help you in planning your job, but the local dealership sent this schematic to me when called for parts prices:...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-14-2014, 04:57 PM

Replies: 13

Flex Disc time???

Views: 1,164

Posted By Prospector

Yee Haw - I get to replace my driveline! OK,...

Yee Haw - I get to replace my driveline!

OK, it could be worse, but basically everything has let go. Looks like I'm replacing 2 flex discs, a centre bearing, and the front Yolk and seal.

Parts...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-14-2014, 07:37 AM

Replies: 13

Flex Disc time???

Views: 1,164

Posted By Prospector

Charlie - this is th emount on Peach Parts:...

Charlie - this is th emount on Peach Parts: http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/images/Connect-Images/1232400365-M36.jpg

From Febi it lists at $10.75 - is Febi a not reliable brand?? I thought...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-13-2014, 08:59 PM

Replies: 13

Flex Disc time???

Views: 1,164

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Flex Disc time???

The car: 1981 240D Manual

The symptom: A week or so as I was driving along a loud bang as something flew into the drive tunnel. No symptoms for a few days, but now about halfway through first and...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-21-2014, 10:48 AM

Replies: 4

Left Turn Singing

Views: 733

Posted By Prospector

This is pretty close to how I've done it in the...

This is pretty close to how I've done it in the past - is it a bad procedure?

How to Check Ball Joints: 7 Steps - wikiHow (http://www.wikihow.com/Check-Ball-Joints)

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-21-2014, 10:46 AM

Replies: 24

what's a valve adjustment usually run?

Views: 1,972

Posted By Prospector

Yeah we have no sales tax!...

Yeah we have no sales tax! .....................................Just a "Goods and Services Tax"

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-20-2014, 03:19 PM

Replies: 4

Left Turn Singing

Views: 733

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Left Turn Singing

The title seems strange, but I don't know how else to say it. Whenever I coast through a left turn while applying just a wee bit of power, something in the front right of the car sets up a harmonic. ...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-20-2014, 03:12 PM

Replies: 24

what's a valve adjustment usually run?

Views: 1,972

Posted By Prospector

Got one done last week - Toronto Area Indie...

Got one done last week - Toronto Area Indie charged just over $130, taxes brought it up to $160.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-17-2014, 04:59 PM

Replies: 4

Attaching hubcap clips

Views: 1,186

Posted By Prospector

What I did... Put the clip in position under...

What I did...

Put the clip in position under the edge bead. Wrap a piece of cloth around th ebottom of the cloth and the bead, then hold it all together with a vice-grip.

Using needle-nose...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-17-2014, 09:45 AM

Replies: 4

Attaching hubcap clips

Views: 1,186

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Attaching hubcap clips

I have bruised fingers. There must be a better way!

What is the secret to attaching the metal clips to the hubcaps shown below (as stolen from the WWW) on a 240D? I am going to try a clamp and a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-14-2014, 04:35 PM

Replies: 23

Aack - Brakes - scary!

Views: 2,700

Posted By Prospector

New developments... The rubber line going...

New developments...

The rubber line going from the rear reservoir to the clutch master cylinder behind the dash is now leaking. It is cracked and brittle. Is this a special hose, or can it be...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-14-2014, 04:15 PM

Replies: 8

Hubcap retaining clips

Views: 848

Posted By Prospector

Took the wheel in and was told I needed the more...

Took the wheel in and was told I needed the more expensive part. The warehouse showed 7 in stock. I told him I'd take 1. He looked at me in shock, like I was supposed to scoop all of them. I wonder...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-14-2014, 12:37 PM

Replies: 8

Hubcap retaining clips

Views: 848

Posted By Prospector

Dealer wins - $3.75 each (or maybe $7.25...

Dealer wins - $3.75 each (or maybe $7.25 depending on vin#) and will be here tomorrow. The parts guy debated at length about the part # I need over the phone, he had no reply when I pointed out the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-14-2014, 09:33 AM

Replies: 10

Long Trip

Views: 1,160

Posted By Prospector

Longest I've risked was a weekend trip From...

Longest I've risked was a weekend trip From Oshawa to Algonquin park via Barrie. About 350 km (220 miles) each way with a canoe on top, 2 parents up front, 2 kids in the back, and all our camping...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-14-2014, 09:27 AM

Replies: 102

Victor Reins valve cover gasket leaking

Views: 16,480

Posted By Prospector

I don't know what the PO used on my car, but I am...

I don't know what the PO used on my car, but I am a little concerned by this thread - fall maintenance says I am gettin gthe valves reset by a local indie this week, and bought a new VR gasket to go...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-14-2014, 12:03 AM

Replies: 8

Hubcap retaining clips

Views: 848

Posted By Prospector

I'll check the local dealer tomorrow. Its for the...

I'll check the local dealer tomorrow. Its for the steel wheels. If they cant help, i'll be in touch!

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

10-13-2014, 06:20 PM

Replies: 0

WTB hubcap clips

Views: 553

Posted By Prospector

WTB hubcap clips

Double-post please delete!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-12-2014, 10:10 PM

Replies: 24

W123 running a bit hot

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Posted By Prospector

Dumb question - no one has suggested a hygrometer...

Dumb question - no one has suggested a hygrometer to check his antifreeze mix - could a bad mix affect operating temperature?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-12-2014, 10:07 PM

Replies: 8

Hubcap retaining clips

Views: 848

Posted By Prospector

Hubcap retaining clips

Anyone have a line on these for a reasonable price? I only need one, but on ebay they come in sets of 5 for about $30, plus $10 shipping to Canuckistan. I only want 1 or 2, and don't want to dump...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-12-2014, 05:15 PM

Replies: 23

Aack - Brakes - scary!

Views: 2,700

Posted By Prospector

Success!

Got 'er done this morning with no surprises at all. Thankst all for the help here!!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-10-2014, 12:49 PM

Replies: 28

What are they thinking?

Views: 2,597

Posted By Prospector

Good point Diesel Benz. Will have to look into...

Good point Diesel Benz. Will have to look into that.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-10-2014, 10:23 AM

Replies: 28

What are they thinking?

Views: 2,597

Posted By Prospector

OK I probably paid too much for mine... BUT ...

OK I probably paid too much for mine... BUT

1. So far I haven't had to drop a dime on it to keep it running. I have chosen to put in a new lock regulator so it would shut off, and chosen to get...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-09-2014, 02:40 PM

Replies: 10

Brake Fluid - what DOT # do I use for 1981 300SD?

Views: 1,366

Posted By Prospector

Edit - I was wrong - it is DOT 4 - disregard this...

Edit - I was wrong - it is DOT 4 - disregard this post.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-09-2014, 09:00 AM

Replies: 31

Top Gear destroying a 123

Views: 3,608

Posted By Prospector

CONTAINS SPOILERS IMO the american...

CONTAINS SPOILERS

IMO the american version feels more scripted. I know th eUK version is all scripted as well, but the US one hides it poorly, although they are trying to make the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-08-2014, 04:41 PM

Replies: 15

Cracked(?) fuel line on W123.

Views: 2,570

Posted By Prospector

Could also be Dyed Diesel. Around here they dye...

Could also be Dyed Diesel. Around here they dye diesel used in off road equipment - like for farms etc. where a road tax hasn't been applied to its initial cost. Of course no government fearing soul...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-08-2014, 07:55 AM

Replies: 23

Aack - Brakes - scary!

Views: 2,700

Posted By Prospector

Topped up the brake fluid on the weekend, and now...

Topped up the brake fluid on the weekend, and now the brakes are solid. moreso than they've ever been in the past 6 months. I guess its just pumping fluid into the brake booster. I have parts on hand...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-06-2014, 09:05 AM

Replies: 23

Aack - Brakes - scary!

Views: 2,700

Posted By Prospector

Thanks for the replies guys - how much brake...

Thanks for the replies guys - how much brake fluid to do a flush? Is a half litre bottle needed? Getting my stuff together to give this a go on the weekend.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-04-2014, 12:14 AM

Replies: 23

Aack - Brakes - scary!

Views: 2,700

Posted By Prospector

Thanks Masc - I've been driving the car for +/- 6...

Thanks Masc - I've been driving the car for +/- 6 months. Before that, the PO had her as a daily driver. She ain't pretty, she just looks that way.

I do hear you on flushing the the system, I just...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-03-2014, 03:28 PM

Replies: 15

Cracked(?) fuel line on W123.

Views: 2,570

Posted By Prospector

When my car was saftied, the mechanic pointed out...

When my car was saftied, the mechanic pointed out that I had a leak. His comment was "you're lucky its not a gas leak or I would have to fail you..." interesting that it isn't a fail point for a...

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