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Old 02-10-2013, 12:19 PM
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I don't mind if a moderator wants to move the thread to the DIY section. I copied and pasted it from my 300SD's thread: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/282304-my-custom-1980-w116-300sd-project.html

I made sure the hex head bolts on the pulley were clean by poking at them with an small pointed punch. A couple of them did round a slight bit, which helped me decide to not reuse them.

I did the same when pulling the balancer off of the W126 at the wrecking yard. One of the bolts broke off in the balancer and some of the other bolts looked stretched. If the heads round out, then you are in trouble indeed, and may well have to remove the radiator.

Cutting the dowels to size first would prevent potential damage to the balancer from grinding off too much material. I knew that the replacements were 2mm longer than the originals, and ended up with 1mm too long on both sides.

It was 115 degrees Fahrenheit last summer and neither my or my roommate's car has working air conditioning. Fortunately, my 300SD's engine stayed cool. The 300SD I pulled the upper seal cover from has a 9 blade fan and the pulley seemed smaller than mine. I was thinking of getting the fan, but didn't really have the $30 or whatever to spend on it.
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1967 W110 Universal Wagon, Euro, Turbo Diesel, Tail Fins, 4 Speed Manual Column Shift, A/C
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