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Diesel Discussion
12-04-2015, 10:55 PM
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Could this be a bad sign -- (or good sign) ?
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I don't think it's a problem. Seen it before,...
I don't think it's a problem. Seen it before, and it's usually attributable to the idle speed running a little high. Doesn't take much more than an extra 100 rpm for oil pressure to peg on a good...
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Diesel Discussion
09-30-2015, 07:55 PM
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OM616 water pump questions
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The pump itself is a snug fit to the housing. ...
The pump itself is a snug fit to the housing. The combination of the tight fitting pump and corrosion can cause the pump to weld itself to the housing and refuse to break loose, making removal of...
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
08-13-2015, 03:21 AM
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W114 door check strap
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Left Coast
I installed a pair of check straps out of a 114...
I installed a pair of check straps out of a 114 sedan on our coupe. Still working well 8 years later. The parts were identical.
Replaced one on my '79 W123 with one from the dealer. It broke...
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Diesel Discussion
08-11-2015, 12:57 AM
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Glow Plug Reaming
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Diesel Discussion
08-07-2015, 02:59 AM
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How much time to replace upper control arm bushings?
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598
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Left Coast
One more disaster scenario that caught me when I...
One more disaster scenario that caught me when I replaced a UCA on a W123: the worst case is that the torsion bar end is rusted away, and the control arm can't be reattached. That could be a...
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Diesel Discussion
08-03-2015, 09:27 PM
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I need a bigger Dropbox
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Left Coast
Hope you're not too uncomfortable. Getting old...
Hope you're not too uncomfortable. Getting old sucks in many ways.
I just opened a Dropbox account a few days ago, so it's too late for me to do that. If nobody else steps up, you could always...
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
08-02-2015, 07:42 PM
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Help with draining and flushing coolant w115
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Left Coast
First thing I'd try is check the thermostat. It...
First thing I'd try is check the thermostat. It has to come out to do a good flush anyway. Unfortunately, that procedure is a bit involved on a W115.
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Diesel Discussion
08-02-2015, 07:35 PM
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EMERGENCY, HELP
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Left Coast
This is important. Unless the system has been...
This is important. Unless the system has been updated, the glow plugs are in series. One bad one means no light and no glow.
Aside from push starting, this is pretty much the only option if...
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
07-30-2015, 08:41 PM
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White powder on new rubber windshield seals - clean it or leave it?
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What are you using for sealant? Where are you...
What are you using for sealant? Where are you putting it?
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
07-30-2015, 01:34 PM
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White powder on new rubber windshield seals - clean it or leave it?
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611
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Left Coast
It's a release agent used in the molding process....
It's a release agent used in the molding process. Most likely just cornstarch.
I usually try to rinse off as much as possible, but it doesn't hurt anything.
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Diesel Discussion
07-30-2015, 01:32 PM
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primary fuel filter change washer?
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930
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Left Coast
My '83 has the 01 filter stand. Pretty sure it's...
My '83 has the 01 filter stand. Pretty sure it's original.
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Diesel Discussion
07-29-2015, 01:11 AM
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engine quits on low idle
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Left Coast
If your idle is set too low, then yes, the engine...
If your idle is set too low, then yes, the engine can die. Can we assume that you've checked the glow plugs and found them to be working? The fact that you have this problem even after the engine...
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Diesel Discussion
07-28-2015, 06:19 PM
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primary fuel filter change washer?
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Left Coast
It really depends on the model year. The later...
It really depends on the model year. The later fuel filter stands have a pair of O-rings on the filter bolt, but the earlier version uses a crush washer under the head. You get the best answers...
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Diesel Discussion
07-28-2015, 06:15 PM
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engine quits on low idle
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Left Coast
Your '83 240D did before it received the turbo...
Your '83 240D did before it received the turbo engine. I've never seen a 240D with a manual transmission that didn't have one.
OP: It could be a sign of many things, but you might want to start...
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Diesel Discussion
07-25-2015, 11:22 PM
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OM617 and 616 Timing Chain Tensioners
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Left Coast
The OM616 and NA OM617 use the same chain...
The OM616 and NA OM617 use the same chain tensioner. The 617 turbo does not use the same tensioner. Send me a PM if you can't find one locally. I've got one that's as good as new that I'll make a...
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
07-22-2015, 07:17 PM
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'75 240D - OM616 - Lift Pump Part Numbers & Parts
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Left Coast
Great work! Thanks indeed for posting that. ...
Great work! Thanks indeed for posting that. Never seen it anywhere else. and a lot of people are going to find it useful.
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Diesel Discussion
07-20-2015, 02:13 PM
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Used Duct Tape to keep glove box closed, can't remove adhesive!!
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I've had good luck applying straight vegetable...
I've had good luck applying straight vegetable oil and letting is sit for a bit. It doesn't lift the adhesive, but it dissolves it to the point where it comes off easily with dish soap.
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Diesel Discussion
07-20-2015, 02:09 PM
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W115 Front and Rear Windshiel Removal
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That's great that you got the glass out intact...
That's great that you got the glass out intact despite the complications. Removing the glass and cleaning up what's left behind is the biggest part of the job, and IMHO it is far less likely to...
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
07-19-2015, 03:53 PM
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'75 240D lift pump leaking fuel...
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There were dozens of iterations of both the two...
There were dozens of iterations of both the two bolt and the 3 bolt pumps. They are used on a wide variety of diesel engines. The two Bosch kits **301 and **306 are sort of generic rebuild kits for...
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Diesel Discussion
07-19-2015, 12:50 PM
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how to replace aluminum side trim
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Left Coast
Don't do that unless your car is already a total...
Don't do that unless your car is already a total beater. Google this part number: 001-988-20-81. The correct way to put that trim back on will be cheaper and faster than messing with an adhesive.
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Diesel Discussion
07-18-2015, 04:26 PM
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W115 Front and Rear Windshiel Removal
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Left Coast
My frame of reference is an older style W114...
My frame of reference is an older style W114 coupe, so the trims are a bit different. Therefore you should take this with a little bit of caution.
Notice how the gasket lip overhangs the chrome...
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
07-18-2015, 04:05 PM
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W115 Replacement Window Channels
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959
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Left Coast
I hope you've taken a look at Shortsguy's links. ...
I hope you've taken a look at Shortsguy's links. Some good stuff there, including a source for American made bulk channel.
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
07-16-2015, 08:50 PM
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W115 Replacement Window Channels
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959
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Left Coast
No, that's not what I meant. The 1 meter...
No, that's not what I meant.
The 1 meter pieces are the correct extrusion, but they're just 1 meter pieces. They sell "by the meter". It's not clear that you can buy a piece that's say, 2.5...
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
07-16-2015, 05:14 PM
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W115 Replacement Window Channels
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959
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Left Coast
The original window runs were one piece, molded...
The original window runs were one piece, molded to fit the door. The stuff sold by the meter is specifically for the coupe. You can get it from MB (expensive) or European aftermarket (surprisingly...
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Diesel Discussion
07-16-2015, 04:25 PM
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W115 Front and Rear Windshiel Removal
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4,481
Posted By
Left Coast
The A-pillar trim is held on by a couple of...
The A-pillar trim is held on by a couple of clips. Tug it off, pulling towards the rear, starting at the top. Takes a little english as you pull, but you'll get the feel. Not sure about the top...
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
07-14-2015, 06:17 PM
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7
Point metal clips on the body - how to avoid chipping paint when replacing?
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711
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Left Coast
Those clips have a pair of barbs that dig in. ...
Those clips have a pair of barbs that dig in. Removing them diy usually involves some damage. Installing them with a little lube shouldn't. There's probably some specialty tool that spreads them to...
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Diesel Discussion
07-13-2015, 11:33 PM
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617 motor removal
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690
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Left Coast
Find the FSM online and download. It has a...
Find the FSM online and download. It has a complete description of the job.
It might be worth it to tear down the engine to satisfy your curiosity, but repairing the engine is probably not your...
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Diesel Discussion
07-13-2015, 05:43 PM
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9
Opinions on Meyle or CRP brand outer control arm bushings.
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683
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Left Coast
Or Phoenix.
Or Phoenix.
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Diesel Discussion
07-13-2015, 05:41 PM
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7
1984 300DT: Upper Control Arm Bushings need replacing.
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594
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Left Coast
This makes the most sense given that the UCA has...
This makes the most sense given that the UCA has to come out in order to replace the inner bushings, which are going to cost about half of what the complete UCA costs (Phoenix @ $14.50/ea. on PP). ...
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Diesel Discussion
07-13-2015, 01:50 AM
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Valve Stem Seal Replacement OH NO
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1,366
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Left Coast
I think it's the #5 cyl, not #3. At least that's...
I think it's the #5 cyl, not #3. At least that's what your pic is showing. Fish it out with a hook on the end of a piece of stiff wire. Be patient and you'll get it. I think it's too big to fall...
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