PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - 1995 E300D, my first car needs help and a nickname

tankowner · #7 11-02-2010, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by vicco

I picked up this 1995 E300D SE, 127k mi, for $3700. Knowing little about MB Diesels, I jumped at the chance and have no regrets. I'm giving the car a lot of attention trying to do stock 100k+ miles stuff.

So far, I've had the clogged master cyclinder, brakes, rotors, bushings, oil & o-rings done. I'm now getting to the other issue, shifting. It shifts hard between 2nd & 3rd with a distinct metal thunk from the rear. The oil change and o-rings actually improved it. From what little I understand I need to have the vacuum lines and transmission cable adjusted. Also doing a diesel purge for the injectors.

Other symptoms, white smoke and high revs on cold starts & I can't get the cruise to work (not even sure how, hold for 2s?) What else would you suggest I inspect and replace to keep this stallion going till 400k mi. Lastly, is a nickname bestowed or imagined?

Hard shift could be lack of vacuum, which can be tested at the modulator on the side of the tranny with a Mity-Vac. I believe the vacuum at the pump should register 21" Hg, whereas a measurement of the line where it attaches to the modulator should get you something like 18" Hg - might want to double check those numbers. Line running to the modulator can be found by crawling under the car and looking on the driver's side (U.S.) - the black vac line will be coming down from the engine bay. Disconnect at modulator fitting and attach MityVac to vac line - start the engine and see what you get. You can also test the modulator by attaching the MityVac to the modulator fitting and pulling vaccum to see if it holds.

Another possibility . . . there was a recent thread on clunking in the rear of a '95 during shifts which was the result of worn out differential mounts. Can't seem to locate that one right now, but it had good pics. If I find it I will post a link here.