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Tech Help
11-29-2022, 08:18 PM
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722.6 RPM bouncing while coasting
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mabbonizio
722.6 RPM bouncing while coasting
Hi All,
I have a new to me 2001 SLK 320 with 52,000 miles on it. I love the car and bought it to enjoy on nice days. I have put about 1,000 miles on it since buying it and it runs well. In that...
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
05-23-2021, 07:19 AM
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What does this do?
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Posted By
mabbonizio
that screw sets the idle speed. turn it clockwise...
that screw sets the idle speed. turn it clockwise to lower the idle speed, counter clockwise to raise it.
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Diesel Discussion
01-08-2021, 09:56 PM
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Fix A Fire Wall Throttle Linkage Pivot Bushing 84 300D
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mabbonizio
if someone wants to send me some photos of one of...
if someone wants to send me some photos of one of these with some measurements I'll make a cad model of one and we can 3d print em !
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Diesel Discussion
12-24-2020, 04:38 PM
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Experiences with BringATrailer
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mabbonizio
I listed and sold my 77 450SEL on BAT a few years...
I listed and sold my 77 450SEL on BAT a few years ago.
It was a nice two owner vehicle with 95k miles and all original dealer receipts for every service. I think it sold for a touch over 3k - and...
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Diesel Discussion
11-22-2020, 06:17 PM
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W115 240D starter motor removal
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mabbonizio
I replaced the starter on both my w123 240d and...
I replaced the starter on both my w123 240d and w115 240d.
the nice thing about the 123 is that since the engine bar is bigger its pretty easy to reach the starter bolts from up top by the...
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Tech Help
11-18-2020, 04:24 PM
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Diesel / Gasoline W123 Exhaust Interchange
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mabbonizio
Diesel / Gasoline W123 Exhaust Interchange
Hello,
I am trying to source an exhaust for my friends 85 230E (123). it is proving challenging since its a grey market car.
would anyone happen to know if the system from a diesel 123 would...
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Diesel Discussion
10-31-2020, 03:49 PM
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1977 240D gets chrome cowls
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mabbonizio
nice I snatched a set of these off a 300td in a...
nice I snatched a set of these off a 300td in a junk yard and put em on my 240 too
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Diesel Discussion
10-29-2020, 01:23 PM
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240d auto 722.117 in to a 300d. Will it work.
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mabbonizio
if you'd like an easy way to get a sense of the...
if you'd like an easy way to get a sense of the transmission being an good you can disconnect vacuum to it all together. this will make it shift at the highest possible rpm and hard - but if any of...
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Diesel Discussion
10-28-2020, 07:52 PM
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240d auto 722.117 in to a 300d. Will it work.
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I wouldn't worry about the transmission being...
I wouldn't worry about the transmission being able to handle the extra power. Mercedes designed these boxes to be used in many different models from 4 cylinder diesels to big V8s. While some of them...
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Diesel Discussion
10-25-2020, 12:13 PM
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82 240d Oil analysis results in
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mabbonizio
^^thank you! after going through the intake...
^^thank you! after going through the intake system I found the seal between the intake manifold and air cleaner housing to be disintegrated. I ordered in a new one, installed it, and was supposed at...
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Diesel Discussion
10-25-2020, 12:08 PM
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OM616 timing chain noise?
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mabbonizio
I just went through a concerning ticking noise...
I just went through a concerning ticking noise similar to yours on my 82 240D. I checked everything you checked and even sent an oil sample out for analysis to make sure there wasn't an elevated...
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Diesel Discussion
10-16-2020, 04:23 PM
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82 240d Oil analysis results in
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mabbonizio
82 240d Oil analysis results in
Attached are the results from my 82 240D oil analysis. This motor burns about 1 - 1.5 qts every 3k miles with mostly highway driving (65 - 70 mph) and has 189,000 miles on it. Oil changes every 3k...
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Diesel Discussion
10-05-2020, 09:18 PM
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W123 rear control arm replacement
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mabbonizio
I replaced both my rear trailing arms on my 82...
I replaced both my rear trailing arms on my 82 240d as they had rust similar to yours. I purchased two rear trailing arms off eBay for a 380sl. R107s typically have MUCH less millage than 123s and...
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
09-28-2020, 07:47 AM
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Door Rubber W115
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mabbonizio
I have uro seals on my 123 doors. They are OK but...
I have uro seals on my 123 doors. They are OK but after 5 years are degrading more than the OEM seals did in 35 years of normal wear and tear.
For my 115 - when I had to replace the front and...
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Diesel Discussion
09-06-2020, 08:01 PM
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Gorilla Knob Lubrication
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mabbonizio
Gorilla Knob Lubrication
Hi All,
has anyone successfully lubricated their gorilla knob pull start on a w115 or older model?
the unit on my 220d is so hard to pull out and push in and today actually got stuck...
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Diesel Discussion
09-06-2020, 07:42 PM
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transmission fluid change; how to rotate engine?
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mabbonizio
no need to pull the injectors. I've snuck the...
no need to pull the injectors. I've snuck the engine backwards a few times be it doing the tc drain or a valve adjustment. I dont think you want to turn the engine backwards like multiple revolutions...
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Diesel Discussion
08-19-2020, 11:15 PM
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W123 Factory Aircon rebuild using new MB R4 Compressor
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mabbonizio
I left my oe condenser installed with the Klima...
I left my oe condenser installed with the Klima kit and everything functions fine. My ac temps out the vents are around 38*F with ambient temp of 85-90*
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Diesel Discussion
08-18-2020, 12:49 PM
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OM616 making a new noise I can only hear from the inside of the car
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mabbonizio
update! I put a screw driver around the motor and...
update! I put a screw driver around the motor and listened at various spots. Listening to all the injectors I found #4 injector to be the loudest however i swapped this set with another and it has...
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Diesel Discussion
08-16-2020, 03:03 PM
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OM616 making a new noise I can only hear from the inside of the car
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mabbonizio
Fixed thank you
Fixed thank you
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Diesel Discussion
08-15-2020, 07:33 PM
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W123 Factory Aircon rebuild using new MB R4 Compressor
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mabbonizio
When replaced my ac compressor this summer and...
When replaced my ac compressor this summer and installed everything I did the following:
Bought a complete AC o-ring set (you'll want to replace every single o-ring in the system)
Bought a...
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Diesel Discussion
08-15-2020, 06:31 PM
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OM616 making a new noise I can only hear from the inside of the car
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mabbonizio
OM616 making a new noise I can only hear from the inside of the car
My 82 240D has recently started making a new noise in the past 1000 miles or so and I can only hear it driving with the windows up (ac on or off).
Ticking sound made with engine hot or cold....
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
08-06-2020, 11:54 AM
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Transmission fluid/replacing fill tube o-rings/seals - 1974 W115 240D
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Posted By
mabbonizio
As for your seal question on the plug - I use new...
As for your seal question on the plug - I use new copper crush washers. I usually just buy a whole set of them off amazon since they are used around the engine compartment.
For the fluid capacity...
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
07-22-2020, 08:19 AM
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3D Printed Visor Clips w114/115 and others
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mabbonizio
I'll buy a set! I actually haven't been able to...
I'll buy a set! I actually haven't been able to install my sun visors in my 115 due to my clips being broken :/
Forum:
Vintage Mercedes Forum
07-06-2020, 07:27 PM
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5
Mercedes W115 / W114 Power to manual steering conversion
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1,527
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mabbonizio
Couple of updates - I repacked all the...
Couple of updates -
I repacked all the joints with grease today and put new boot kits on from MB. They are stamped TRW. Joints are nice and tight.
I pulled the pitman arm off the w115...
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
07-05-2020, 04:21 PM
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5
Mercedes W115 / W114 Power to manual steering conversion
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1,527
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mabbonizio
well, I figure I'll use this thread to document...
well, I figure I'll use this thread to document my progress so anyone else searching this in the future will know what needs to be changed!
Today I painted the manual steering box. The PN is from...
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
07-04-2020, 03:36 PM
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5
Mercedes W115 / W114 Power to manual steering conversion
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1,527
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mabbonizio
Mercedes W115 / W114 Power to manual steering conversion
Hi All,
I'm planning to convert my 72 220D to manual steering. The ps box is leaking, has a lot of play, as well as the high pressure line needs to be rebuilt. Additionally, the box is an older...
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
06-30-2020, 08:46 PM
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recent engine rebuilt - troubling oil pressure (3 liter big six)
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1,388
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mabbonizio
Hi All, I was told to run 20w 50 by the...
Hi All,
I was told to run 20w 50 by the classic center (not who rebuilt the engine).
I am doing some work on the car tomorrow and plan to change the oil and check the oil pressure again....
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
06-14-2020, 06:20 PM
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recent engine rebuilt - troubling oil pressure (3 liter big six)
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1,388
Posted By
mabbonizio
^^ Interesting. Neither of my diesels with well...
^^ Interesting. Neither of my diesels with well worn in engines have any dips in oil pressure when punching the throttle at low rpm in high gear.
Oil is 20w 50. I'll be doing its yearly oil...
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
06-14-2020, 05:31 PM
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recent engine rebuilt - troubling oil pressure (3 liter big six)
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mabbonizio
recent engine rebuilt - troubling oil pressure (3 liter big six)
Hi All,
I've recently had the M186 in my 54 300B cabriolet rebuilt to the tune of a hefty sum :eek:
The motor runs great with one exception that I've noticed as the weather gets warmer.
On...
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Diesel Discussion
06-04-2020, 09:42 AM
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123 240D ac aux fan will not come on
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699
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mabbonizio
123 240D ac aux fan will not come on
Just finished rebuilding my entire ac system. pretty much all new everything and a Sanden compressor swap with the exception of the evaporator.
My aux fan has never worked - jumped it straight to...
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