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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2020, 12:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 855
Posted By Demothen
So I just used the POR-15 fuel tank sealer kit...

So I just used the POR-15 fuel tank sealer kit for my Spitfire’s 10 gallon tank. The car’s not back in service yet so I cant attest to long term results, but it seemed to work really well, though it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-21-2020, 11:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,027
Posted By Demothen
Thanks folks! I’m going to order the rails from...

Thanks folks! I’m going to order the rails from the ebay UK listing. Does anyone speak German well enough to tell if that listing is per side or per car by chance?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-16-2020, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,027
Posted By Demothen
W123 Sedan Roof Rail Repair

Hey folks. Does anyone have any suggestions for a decent looking fix to the roof rails degrading on my 300D sedan? I havent ever found new ones for sale, and I don’t believe it’s possible to remove...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-18-2019, 10:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 28,500
Posted By Demothen
You may be able to piece together two seat...

You may be able to piece together two seat springs into one complete spring, check out my post on how I did it on my w123.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2019, 10:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,990
Posted By Demothen
My '85 300D has the allen screw, so presumably...

My '85 300D has the allen screw, so presumably yours does too.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-06-2019, 04:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,188
Posted By Demothen
I replaced literally the entire HVAC system on my...

I replaced literally the entire HVAC system on my car, including several different monovalve housings and cores (OE and aftermarket) and never got it to work properly. Same problem, no heat at...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2019, 11:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,344
Posted By Demothen
If you're using lead-free solder, and you should...

If you're using lead-free solder, and you should be, I don't think it's a huge deal to worry about a respirator and gloves. If anything, you might want an solder fume extractor fan/filter when...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2019, 09:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,344
Posted By Demothen
Have you thought about trying to find one of...

Have you thought about trying to find one of those old electronics laboratories that Radio Shack and the like used to sell? I'm not sure if anyone makes them anymore. For most vintage stuff, you're...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-10-2019, 12:44 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,988
Posted By Demothen
This is an ancient thread, but I wanted to add...

This is an ancient thread, but I wanted to add one thing that I've done since I "completed" the rebuild. The monovalve has always been a problem spot on my car, I've replaced the housing and the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-10-2019, 12:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,611
Posted By Demothen
If you're replacing your CCU - make sure to...

If you're replacing your CCU - make sure to either add a very small fuse to the auxiliary water pump (2a I think - but don't quote me on that) or unplug & bypass it entirely. If that pump seizes, it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-07-2019, 03:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,611
Posted By Demothen
There's 5 electric solenoids that are controlled...

There's 5 electric solenoids that are controlled by the Climate control system, those solenoids switch vacuum to 4 or 5 vacuum pods in the dash. I believe the fail-safe is to blow to the defroster. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-07-2019, 10:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 662
Posted By Demothen
I'm pretty sure it should be installed with...

I'm pretty sure it should be installed with sealant - 3m makes good quality weatherstrip adhesive.

Coincidentally, I've had the exact same issue. Unfortunately I didn't catch it until I started...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-04-2019, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 534
Posted By Demothen
'85 W123 300D no-crank

Hi all,
I've been having some very intermittent issues with my 300D not cranking. Once in a while it will fail to crank entirely when I turn the key, and sometimes there will be a delay while the...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 10-09-2017, 02:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,565
Posted By Demothen
W123 Rear Fender rust

Hi folks,
My '85 300D has started to get acne in the form of a couple small rust bubbles forming under the paint on the rear fender (on the back side of the wheel well), and I'm heartbroken. The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-05-2017, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 482
Posted By Demothen
Yeah, mine showed about 130 on the odometer when...

Yeah, mine showed about 130 on the odometer when I bought it, but I found a oil change sticker from the the 2000's showing like 125. Pretty sure it failed and was replaced. I hadn't thought to check...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-05-2017, 05:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 482
Posted By Demothen
I'd say my 85 300d is adequate in all those...

I'd say my 85 300d is adequate in all those categories, but not great. Power is plenty to keep up with traffic. MPG is not great for me (low 20's in the city). I think both of these could be improved...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-05-2017, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,549
Posted By Demothen
Thanks Steve - so no extra parts necessary beyond...

Thanks Steve - so no extra parts necessary beyond the two mounting strips, right?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-05-2017, 01:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,549
Posted By Demothen
W123 - Front bumper cover/impact strip failed

Hi all,
This weekend I discovered that the impact strip on my front bumper had partially come loose. ('85 300D with federal spec bumpers)

At first, I assumed someone had bumped into the car...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-08-2017, 10:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,085
Posted By Demothen
I'm not a fan.. Ah ah ah. Sorry, had to :)

I'm not a fan..
Ah ah ah. Sorry, had to :)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-07-2017, 11:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,636
Posted By Demothen
System was down almost a pound of r134a according...

System was down almost a pound of r134a according to the shop, who recovered, weighed, and refilled it to 80% r12 capacity. I wanted them to check for leaks, not sure if theywent beyond a vacuum...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-06-2017, 05:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,636
Posted By Demothen
Word back from the shop is that the car was a...

Word back from the shop is that the car was a little low on refrigerant, we'll see if they have more details when I pick it up - hopefully it was just under-charged by the previous shop (again, the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-06-2017, 11:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,636
Posted By Demothen
Hmm. The ETR switch is an interesting change. I...

Hmm. The ETR switch is an interesting change. I have been meaning to wire up some LED's so I can see when the compressor and fan are cycling. I actually replaced the ETR with a new one when I rebuilt...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-05-2017, 04:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,636
Posted By Demothen
LMG - Long time no see :) Do you have any idea...

LMG - Long time no see :)
Do you have any idea what the largest CFM aux fan that will fit a w123 would be? I'm running a 16x24 PF condenser and a 16" Maradyne fan. It's quite a bit larger and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-05-2017, 12:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,636
Posted By Demothen
Ahahaha. Okay - so I just called the shop that...

Ahahaha. Okay - so I just called the shop that did the charge on the system before:
"Well, we don't work on German cars, if we did before it's because we did you a favor, there's just not enough...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-05-2017, 11:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,636
Posted By Demothen
R134a -> R12 un-conversion

So...Last summer I rebuilt my AC system (thanks to all who helped), but didn't get it finished until fall when the temperatures had already dropped. I went through the entire system and did it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-23-2017, 10:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,000
Posted By Demothen
Here's a thread I wrote on refinishing Zebrano...

Here's a thread I wrote on refinishing Zebrano http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/detailing-interior/377103-zebrano-refinishing-w123.html. Its not an exact match for the original finish, but I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-23-2017, 10:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,025
Posted By Demothen
I have to admit, I really liked the two tone...

I have to admit, I really liked the two tone paint that car had. Gave it a bit of a "Pardon me, but do you have any Grey Poupon?" look.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-21-2017, 10:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,180
Posted By Demothen
Thanks guys, BSMUWK- Thanks for the tip, I...

Thanks guys,

BSMUWK- Thanks for the tip, I wasn't aware that the mono valve plunger was actually available from the dealer anymore. However, I'm going to stick with my plan of re-engineering the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-20-2017, 02:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,180
Posted By Demothen
W123 Monovalve - Building a replacement with new parts

So I've still been fighting monovalve issues in my 85 300d. Primarily the issue is that at high coolant temp/pressure, the monovalve is not able to stop the flow of coolant to the heater core,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-03-2017, 04:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 781
Posted By Demothen
W123 Heater Shutoff valve addition

Hey guys. I've been away from the forums for a while, I finished up replacing my windshield this winter, and drove the car for a little bit. I have been spending my time doing woodworking and...
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