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Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-03-2017, 11:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,003
Posted By the D
They're carboned up and leaking compression, I've...

They're carboned up and leaking compression, I've tightened the ring up a few times and each time it did less and less to "fix" the problem.

I'm torn between just pulling all of them, cleaning...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-03-2017, 07:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,003
Posted By the D
om601/2/3 question

I'm finally being forced to remove the prechambers on my 300D and I have a question about something, hopefully it's an easy answer...

I know about the threaded ring that secures the chamber to the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-12-2015, 10:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,857
Posted By the D
Wow, that thing is in great shape. You gotta fix...

Wow, that thing is in great shape. You gotta fix it and keep it. Just my opinion though
Forum: Tech Help 11-10-2015, 03:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,713
Posted By the D
Is there any way to compare to another vehicle?

Is there any way to compare to another vehicle?
Forum: Tech Help 11-10-2015, 03:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By the D
This is the early m104 with mechanical fuel...

This is the early m104 with mechanical fuel injection, right? The 300ce in the states only came with the mechanical injection m104 that has one coil for all cylinders.

You should isolate the...
Forum: Tech Help 11-09-2015, 11:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By the D
Bah, I didn't read all your post. Stupid me. ...

Bah, I didn't read all your post. Stupid me.

One thing I'd say to try checking spark is just unplug the lead a little and leave it on top of the plug. You should hear a pretty pronounced clicking...
Forum: Tech Help 11-09-2015, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By the D
How long overdue is the ignition system for...

How long overdue is the ignition system for maintenance? Plugs, cap, & rotor should be replaced ~30k miles and wires, leads, & coil should be replaced every 100k miles (I think this is the interval)....
Forum: Tech Help 11-05-2015, 05:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,162
Posted By the D
Take the offending valve cover and degreaser of...

Take the offending valve cover and degreaser of choice to a manual car wash and hose it off there. That way you don't make a hugantic mess in your garage
Forum: Tech Help 11-05-2015, 08:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 768
Posted By the D
They don't have to but air spring leaks, front...

They don't have to but air spring leaks, front and rear, is a common problem to the 164
Forum: Tech Help 11-05-2015, 05:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 747
Posted By the D
Are you sure there's fuel in the tank? Maybe it's...

Are you sure there's fuel in the tank? Maybe it's empty and the level sender has failed?

Faulty relay is another consideration
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 11-05-2015, 05:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 987
Posted By the D
The International Forecaster New Study Shows...

The International Forecaster New Study Shows Antarctica Actually Gaining Land Ice...
Forum: Tech Help 11-04-2015, 10:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,713
Posted By the D
It doesn't sound like it's a big deal if it's...

It doesn't sound like it's a big deal if it's truly that random and faint. If the tensioner is cheap enough for you to justify it's replacement that may be a good place to start. If not, drive it...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 11-04-2015, 10:30 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 9,219
Posted By the D
Why isn't it applicable here? You don't think a...

Why isn't it applicable here? You don't think a car that runs forever, gets ~60mpg, & costs $10K would sell as fast as they could be imported?



They aren't separate topics, ultimately it's...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 11-04-2015, 12:55 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 9,219
Posted By the D
The difference between this emission standard and...

The difference between this emission standard and the last are miniscule.

Yes, they lied. I'm not saying that wasn't wrong. I'm saying the emission standard is insane and it's potentially keeping...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 11-04-2015, 12:25 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 9,219
Posted By the D
I know I'm late to this discussion but I want to...

I know I'm late to this discussion but I want to add my .02.

I'm so sick of hearing about this. German diesels are being raked over the coals for performing better than the draconian emissions...
Forum: Tech Help 11-02-2015, 05:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,714
Posted By the D
Like mpolli said above, if you can get under the...

Like mpolli said above, if you can get under the car and tap the rear cats you should be able to determine which one(potentially both) is loose.

I'm a big advocate in using factory solutions over...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 10-31-2015, 08:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,726
Posted By the D
Replacing inner and outer will be potentially...

Replacing inner and outer will be potentially easier than trying to get the crusty, seized outers loose. If you do end up doing just the outers start by removing the jamb nut and soak everything in...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-31-2015, 01:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,855
Posted By the D
SL stuff should fit, the 129 is based on the 124...

SL stuff should fit, the 129 is based on the 124 just shorter. The difference looks like in the way they are put together, so parts may not be able to be mixed and matched just a whole assembly swap.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-30-2015, 11:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,855
Posted By the D
Awesome, thanks for the feedback. This is...

Awesome, thanks for the feedback. This is actually better news than I had hoped to hear. I'll probably source V8 stuff, maybe 500SL, it should be easier to find than V12 stuff.

Do drag radials...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-30-2015, 10:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,403
Posted By the D
The oil suckers work best if there is a tube that...

The oil suckers work best if there is a tube that runs all the way down the dipstick tube and/or if the dipstick tube extends to the bottom of the pan. Benzes work great in both of these scenarios....
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 10-30-2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 515
Posted By the D
Hey joosepi, I worked on cars for a long time so...

Hey joosepi, I worked on cars for a long time so a bunch of car guys won't scare me. And I only have 1 feeling left to hurt but good luck, it's pretty caloused.

I set up and activated profile on...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 10-30-2015, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 515
Posted By the D
Meh. Sometimes I think I was just too dumb to get...

Meh. Sometimes I think I was just too dumb to get out
Forum: Tech Help 10-30-2015, 05:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,495
Posted By the D
I'll mention the steering idler arm bushing kit....

I'll mention the steering idler arm bushing kit. Those are often overlooked and almost always toast.

********az sells a complete rear control arm kit for the 124, 129, 201. If you are going this...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-30-2015, 05:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,855
Posted By the D
One of my posts disappeared... Ludicrous...

One of my posts disappeared...

Ludicrous power means at least 500rwhp and 650ish tq. That's approximately what a stock long block om606 will handle. And I want to do significantly more work to the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-30-2015, 05:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,855
Posted By the D
Stoopid me, this is all I have to do

Stoopid me, this is all I have to do
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-30-2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,403
Posted By the D
+1 on the oil extractor. Those are awesome ...

+1 on the oil extractor. Those are awesome

If that's not an option then I'll +1 the pipe wrench option. Remember to use a new copper or aluminum gasket on the new drain plug and find and heed the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-30-2015, 03:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,855
Posted By the D
Car is a '93 300D, I'm pretty sure that is all...

Car is a '93 300D, I'm pretty sure that is all the tiny stuff. My ambitious plan is a bananas om606 swap. It will see the occasional gratuitous smoky burnout and more rarely a stoplight race but...
Forum: Tech Help 10-30-2015, 02:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,714
Posted By the D
If the sound changes with blipping the throttle...

If the sound changes with blipping the throttle the catalyst material in the rear converters is broken. The proper fix is to replace whichever pipe is causing the noise.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-30-2015, 02:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,855
Posted By the D
Talking burly factory suspension upgrades for w124?

I have an introduction thread in the od forum that I outlined my ambitious build plans but I need some recommendations to finalize my mental picture.

I need some rear suspension/driveline...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 10-30-2015, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 515
Posted By the D
Oh my god I'm so glad that worked. I got sent to...

Oh my god I'm so glad that worked. I got sent to a "you do not have permission to do this" page as soon as I hit submit.
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