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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 06-29-2019, 01:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 834
Posted By guyonabuffalo
1978 300D Non-Turbo (link for photos)

Hi everyone.

Some recent terrible misfortune has lead me here.

My dear Lucille slid in the rain and now looks like this.

She still drives perfectly, it was a very undramatic impact from...
Forum: Tech Help 06-24-2018, 12:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,073
Posted By guyonabuffalo
Coming from a diesel background, I have extremely...

Coming from a diesel background, I have extremely limited experience with gas engines.

Today, I heard what sounded like liquid being sprayed and then come to a drip somewhere in the engine after I...
Forum: Tech Help 06-21-2018, 02:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,073
Posted By guyonabuffalo
Checked Duty cycle again, yesterday. Used the...

Checked Duty cycle again, yesterday. Used the cycle measurement method described in detail by a forum member.

I am around 49% at idle. Which would indicate its running fine. However once it goes...
Forum: Tech Help 06-18-2018, 03:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,073
Posted By guyonabuffalo
duxthe1 was right. The spark...

duxthe1 was right. The spark plug/distributorcap/rotor made zero difference to the starting issue

I checked my duty cycle and it goes between 76-80 when in closed loop mode. Apparently this is...
Forum: Tech Help 06-15-2018, 07:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,073
Posted By guyonabuffalo
Thanks for the suggestion Markus. The oil...

Thanks for the suggestion Markus.

The oil pressure sender is bad. I got a new one - will be installing soon.

As far as replacing parts, the spark plugs were replaced in 2012. The distributor...
Forum: Tech Help 06-12-2018, 03:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,073
Posted By guyonabuffalo
Thanks duxthe1, I thought that too. there...

Thanks duxthe1,

I thought that too. there is a fairly loud "air leak" type sounds from around the back of the car. I suspect it is coming from the fuel pump/accumulator area. Are these fuel pumps...
Forum: Tech Help 06-11-2018, 06:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,073
Posted By guyonabuffalo
Early M104 24V starting hiccups

I m sure many of you have experienced a similar starting issue.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjeiaEtW2WY

I plan on replacing the following -

Distributor cap
Spark Plugs
Ignition coil...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-24-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,174
Posted By guyonabuffalo
Hi Shern, My problem was similar but my...

Hi Shern,

My problem was similar but my leak was from one of the studs.

After multiple attempts, we determined that new holes would have to be drilled into the IP. (We tried tapping new holes...
Forum: Tech Help 05-09-2018, 03:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,796
Posted By guyonabuffalo
Thanks for all the input folks. PARSHOOTS1,...

Thanks for all the input folks.

PARSHOOTS1, I totally agree. I have only seen one or two here with Monos. Driving my friends E420 even with the stock rims is still an awesome thing. Will...
Forum: Tech Help 05-05-2018, 02:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,796
Posted By guyonabuffalo
Thanks Dmitry I guess everyone here has...

Thanks Dmitry

I guess everyone here has something against W124 V8s.....

My knowledge and repair/maintenance ability for my W123 has been greatly influenced by this and 2 other similar forums...
Forum: Tech Help 04-27-2018, 03:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,796
Posted By guyonabuffalo
W124 E420 Transmission issue

Hi everyone.

Most of my activity here is regarding W123s but I am currently considering buying my friends W124 E420.

It has almost 100K miles, is in great shape and he usually gets everything...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-16-2018, 08:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,206
Posted By guyonabuffalo
Thanks VWNATE1. I have somehow managed to...

Thanks VWNATE1.

I have somehow managed to escape the oil pan destruction. Before I put the taller springs on, I didnt really have a scraping issue. During the tall spring days, it definitely didnt...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-16-2018, 01:57 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,206
Posted By guyonabuffalo
Coils Cut

Disclaimer: I am not a total W123 purist. As much as I appreciate the beauty and engineering of these cars - I am also open to customizing things to my personal taste. Everyone is welcome to disagree...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2018, 03:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,751
Posted By guyonabuffalo
@Bengoshi2000 Thanks for the advice. I was...

@Bengoshi2000 Thanks for the advice. I was considering one of those kits but after checking the connectors and making sure the pins are seated well, I se to have made my lights brighter.

There is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2018, 03:24 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,751
Posted By guyonabuffalo
W123 New Lights

Just got some new light bulbs recently.

Yellow fog light bulbs

and

LED brake light bulbs

also
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2018, 03:09 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,206
Posted By guyonabuffalo
@will_T WHAA!!?? Man! Thats exactly whats...

@will_T

WHAA!!?? Man! Thats exactly whats happening to me. I wonder if the shocks are the reason behind this. What else can be done to diagnose this?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2018, 08:41 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,206
Posted By guyonabuffalo
@DeliveryValve Yikes! I didnt mean to annoy one...

@DeliveryValve Yikes! I didnt mean to annoy one of the veterans.

My case is kind of weird. Whenever going over speed bumps or any kind of quick/significant road surface height change, my springs...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-07-2018, 06:38 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,206
Posted By guyonabuffalo
dinman, Get the Lesjofors springs that are...

dinman,

Get the Lesjofors springs that are available pretty much everywhere. They only make one size (I think) and its for the turbo. It will be a giant pain to get them on, especially with the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-07-2018, 05:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,988
Posted By guyonabuffalo
Hi folks, Sorry I havent updated things. I...

Hi folks,

Sorry I havent updated things. I had the top plastic section redone by a radiator shop run by a friend. It was kind of urgent as the pinhole leak was spraying my entire engine bay with...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-07-2018, 05:35 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,206
Posted By guyonabuffalo
BillGrisson - Thanks for the advice. Yes I did...

BillGrisson - Thanks for the advice. Yes I did loosen thing to get the spring on and then tighten everything once before lowering the car, then after a short drive I re-tightened everything that was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-07-2018, 12:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,206
Posted By guyonabuffalo
Thank you t walgamuth and leathermang. I...

Thank you t walgamuth and leathermang.

I think I will eventually go with cutting one coil and a smaller spring pad arrangement. I dont mind a stiffer ride - will have to do the sway arm bushings...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-06-2018, 06:10 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,206
Posted By guyonabuffalo
Thanks for all the input, everyone. Just measured...

Thanks for all the input, everyone. Just measured the spring thickness and it is 15.8mm like the FSM states for the turbo., :( Should have checked before making the purchase,

t walgamuth -...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-05-2018, 07:10 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,206
Posted By guyonabuffalo
I did go over a few bumps. Pretty much starts at...

I did go over a few bumps. Pretty much starts at the beginning of the video.

Also, if anyone has noticed, my engine block jumps as well. I am suspecting that the "thunk" I am hearing inside the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-04-2018, 06:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,206
Posted By guyonabuffalo
I will take some measurements of the wheel height...

I will take some measurements of the wheel height and the wheel well height tomorrow. For the mean time, here is a video of what the front end is doing when going over bumps.

Please go to this...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-04-2018, 06:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,988
Posted By guyonabuffalo
Thanks for the input, everyone. I think for...

Thanks for the input, everyone.

I think for now I will do a top replacement on my current radiator since its the cheapest and fastest option available near me.

Since more than 1 person has...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-03-2018, 04:13 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,206
Posted By guyonabuffalo
Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I have...

Thanks for the suggestions everyone.

I have had the springs on for about 1 month now and have likely driven over 300 miles total, easily.

Junkman, nothing else. Just spring pads, springs and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-02-2018, 07:50 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,206
Posted By guyonabuffalo
Man, I wish that was just an illusion of road...

Man, I wish that was just an illusion of road surface angle thing but unfortunately it isnt level. The front is riding high. If you look at the bottom of the doors or the window lines, you can tell....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-02-2018, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,988
Posted By guyonabuffalo
Really? If so, that excellent news. The turbo...

Really? If so, that excellent news. The turbo radiator/expansion tank set ups are readily available. I m sure I can mount the expansion tank somewhere reasonable.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-02-2018, 05:13 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,206
Posted By guyonabuffalo
W123 Suspension/ride height woes

Hi folks,

My 2nd thread for the day. I mentioned that I have been hit with a few problems lately and here is the 2nd (first being the leaky radiator)

I recently changed all 4 springs and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-02-2018, 04:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,988
Posted By guyonabuffalo
OM617 NA Radiator options

Hi folks,

Long time no post. Hope everyone has been well and enjoying their awesome cars.

I have recently been hit with a handful of problems. Most recent and potentially the worst is a...
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