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Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-28-2022, 12:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 752
Posted By mark82
Does he rebuild older (79) units? Contact info?

Does he rebuild older (79) units? Contact info?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-28-2022, 12:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,061
Posted By mark82
I went through 4 starters rebuilt locally by the...

I went through 4 starters rebuilt locally by the number one rebuild shop in town. None lasted more than a couple months.


Sprung for the Pelican/Bosch starter maybe 6 months ago and its been...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-27-2021, 01:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,408
Posted By mark82
Not necessarily. I had black fuel in the...

Not necessarily.


I had black fuel in the prefilter and drained tank, changed tank filter, diesel purge, no change. Finally sent off the injection pump for rebuild and that also stopped the black...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2021, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 804
Posted By mark82
Follow up; Checked fuse (12) but there is...

Follow up;


Checked fuse (12) but there is no power on it when car is off. Odd, brakes are on a hot circuit.


Cant be ground problem because all the other bulbs in the rear panel work fine....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-03-2021, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 804
Posted By mark82
W123 rear light panel

So the rear light panel has an empty hole where another light socket can reside (euro fog?). One use is to install another socket and wire to brake lights for brighter/more brake lighting. Another is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-30-2020, 05:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,541
Posted By mark82
The $100 Michelins get poor reviews, the $75...

The $100 Michelins get poor reviews, the $75 Generals get top reviews.


I have Generals on three cars and I am not babying them, I push pretty hard cornering (compared to most zombie drivers). ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-05-2020, 08:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 585
Posted By mark82
123 motor mounts

AFAIK, the 2.4 uses two motor mounts, one on each side via a simple socket head bolt. I've removed one engine thusly and had motor mounts (rubber) replaced a couple times, always two.


Upon...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2020, 12:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 723
Posted By mark82
Purged the air after filter changes, got it...

Purged the air after filter changes, got it started and let it run for maybe 30 minutes, seemed great. Yesterday I started it and let it run for almost an hour, no problems so I took it out. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2020, 01:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 723
Posted By mark82
Intermittent running

82 240d, auto. Many years ago the owner ran it on WVO, maybe 20 years. I bought it, fixed some drivability problems (trans, vacuum leaks and more to go).


Car starts great, is the smoothest...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-06-2020, 09:58 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,984
Posted By mark82
Any update on the status of this project? I have...

Any update on the status of this project? I have a possible three buyers.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-22-2020, 12:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 667
Posted By mark82
Yes, I know about not touching the bulb, been at...

Yes, I know about not touching the bulb, been at this for about 40 years with H4s.


No, they werent old bulbs, the replacement was but had zero time on it while the first one to blow was maybe...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-20-2020, 12:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 667
Posted By mark82
W123 headlight

About 3 months ago the right side headlight bulb burned out (low beam only). This is an H4 that was only a couple years old. I found an old spare bulb around the garage and put it in and it worked...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-22-2019, 01:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 596
Posted By mark82
w123 fuel sending unit

Old sender pretty gorped up, no level no light.


Reconditioned (cleaned) unit plug in outside tank and works OK; tip up and light on and level goes down, tip upside down and light goes off and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-18-2019, 09:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 574
Posted By mark82
TD question

Dont know much about the TDs, went to look at one FS today and have a couple questions on repairs/costs.


Seller admits the turbo needs replacing, it whines under load, like a bad bearing. What...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-25-2019, 05:43 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,984
Posted By mark82
Sorry to bug you, a friend has a 300d. Any idea...

Sorry to bug you, a friend has a 300d. Any idea what the OE size is on that car?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-23-2019, 12:23 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,984
Posted By mark82
Yes, even a 1mm change results in measurable...

Yes, even a 1mm change results in measurable change in stiffness (20%). But that assumes comparing solid vs solid or hollow vs hollow.


Generally, increasing the rear bar will reduce understeer...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-22-2019, 06:28 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,984
Posted By mark82
Maybe, possibly. What is normal OE size?

Maybe, possibly.


What is normal OE size?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2019, 08:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,559
Posted By mark82
Thanks for the help. Looks like its the...

Thanks for the help. Looks like its the 300-13-40 part.


found the amazon part but nothing on ebay. The one and only place listing it is out of stock. I dislike ebay because generally thier...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-12-2019, 11:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,559
Posted By mark82
Unfortunately, I think I have the newer type,...

Unfortunately, I think I have the newer type, which is NLA.


Anyone have any ideas? I located one that is for a 300d but dont know if that will work. The application list on that only indicates...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-12-2019, 07:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,559
Posted By mark82
Which part is this?

Have a problem with the throttle linkage, 82-83 240d.



The pedal arm comes thru the firewall, is attached to a rod about 6-8" long that moves up and down. This connects to a bellcrank...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-30-2019, 10:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 947
Posted By mark82
Maybe you misinterpreted my post; If all...

Maybe you misinterpreted my post;


If all the issues were fixed (good runner with no major issues) it might be a $2-4k car.


"As is" I suspect its a sub $1k car due to the expense/risk...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-24-2019, 02:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 567
Posted By mark82
W123 early/late

Can anyone confirm the year that changed from early to late type?


Early was mostly mechanical everything and late was mostly vacuum everything. Specifically looking at auto trans (240d). Since...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-23-2019, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 947
Posted By mark82
Work backwards from basic good value and subtract...

Work backwards from basic good value and subtract cost of repairs.


A/C will cost $50-2000 depending on issue. Recharge (unlikely) is $50, pull dashboard the replace evap maybe $2000. Most...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-19-2019, 11:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 641
Posted By mark82
Similar situation; I have an 82-83 240d that...

Similar situation; I have an 82-83 240d that isnt shifting properly. Checked various things and also the mech is leaning towards bad transmission conclusion. I replaced my 79 auto with a manual...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-17-2019, 05:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 641
Posted By mark82
early/late auto trans

Are early/late W123 auto transmissions interchangeable?


More specifically, can I install an early (1979) trans into a late model (83) car? 240D.


I think the shift controls are different...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-04-2019, 08:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 509
Posted By mark82
Where in the FSM? I looked in two engine manuals...

Where in the FSM? I looked in two engine manuals and didnt find anything on the vacuum system. Volume/title/chapter/page?


Also checked startek.

Dont quite understand the check valve issue. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-04-2019, 04:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 509
Posted By mark82
78-83, 240d and 300d Uh, I was told that...

78-83, 240d and 300d


Uh, I was told that all years are interchangeable.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-04-2019, 03:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 509
Posted By mark82
Vacume pump pressure

Looked in the FSMs and searched here. While there is some discussion of vacume pumps failing and brake boosters, I havent seen anything about official specs for the vacume pump. Haynes just says to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-01-2019, 02:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,570
Posted By mark82
"floor shifter" is for an automatic or...

"floor shifter" is for an automatic or manual?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2019, 07:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,061
Posted By mark82
The mounting bracket it came with broke, twice. ...

The mounting bracket it came with broke, twice. I then fabbed a boxed mount. It has broken the bolts twice now, but not the bracket. Along with the breaks the clutch began failing, first the...
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