PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Blown Lower Oil Cooler Hose on 83 300 SD, Now Won't Start

rrgrassi · #7 02-15-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sapforuandme

RRGrassi. Thanks for the info.

I will check to see if the engine shutoff vacuum line is connected.

Once question, where is this line?

Also, do you work on these cars?

I am new to having a MB car, so pardon my little knowledge, but what chassis models is this car 116, 123, 126 or 201?

Thanks for all your help. I guess one of the benefits of owning a MB is the networking help other owners give you

Your car should be chassis 116. I have a 123.

If you look under the hood, the engine shutoff is the one marked "STOP". One the 123 and 126, it is a brown line. I do not know what color it is on the 116.

I do work on my car. I took auto mechanics in High School just so I could do my own repairs. I do like turning wrenchs, but I do not do it for a living. I graduated from HS a year after my car was made. Then I stuffed 4 years into 4 1/2 for college.

It is the first MB diesel I have owned. They are really quite easy to work on. Some things can be a pain, but my 82 model 123 is MUCH easier to work on than my '73 Pontiac or '77 Chevy PU ever was.

Networking is a great thing, and it is hard to find a good mechanic that has experince with these cars. You are better of learning these cars, because only you will make sure the job is done correctly. I can help out also.