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Forum: Tech Help 11-29-2022, 08:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 926
Posted By 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...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-23-2021, 07:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 968
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.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-08-2021, 09:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,709
Posted By 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 !
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-24-2020, 04:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,756
Posted By 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...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-22-2020, 06:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,524
Posted By 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...
Forum: Tech Help 11-18-2020, 04:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 823
Posted By 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...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-31-2020, 03:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 351
Posted By 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
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-29-2020, 01:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,524
Posted By 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...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-28-2020, 07:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,524
Posted By mabbonizio
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...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2020, 12:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 666
Posted By 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...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2020, 12:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,362
Posted By 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...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-16-2020, 04:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 666
Posted By 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...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-05-2020, 09:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,046
Posted By 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...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-28-2020, 07:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,966
Posted By 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...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2020, 08:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 450
Posted By 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...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2020, 07:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 946
Posted By 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...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-19-2020, 11:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,789
Posted By 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*
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-18-2020, 12:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By 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...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-16-2020, 03:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By mabbonizio
Fixed thank you

Fixed thank you
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-15-2020, 07:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,789
Posted By 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...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-15-2020, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By 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....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-06-2020, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,516
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...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-22-2020, 08:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,279
Posted By 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
Replies: 5
Views: 1,527
Posted By 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...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-05-2020, 04:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,527
Posted By 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...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-04-2020, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,527
Posted By 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...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-30-2020, 08:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,388
Posted By 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....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-14-2020, 06:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 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...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-14-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,388
Posted By 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...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-04-2020, 09:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 699
Posted By 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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