Putting together a "Breakdown Kit", W115
 

I'm putting together a "Breakdown Kit" for my '75 W115 300D in case of car troubles. I'm a diesel novice, and from what I can tell there are quite a few less parts I'll need to carry around, but I'd like some input. Here's what I have so far:

-Metric Toolset (screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
-Fuel Filter
-Vacuum Pressure Gauge
-Tire Pressure Gauge
-Voltmeter
-Extra glowplug

Anything else worth carrying around? OH, I also need to learn how to reprime the injectors.

additional items for your breakdown kit.

1. Jumper cables.
2. extention cord.
3. Goldcard.
4. a List of junkyards with W115's in stock.
5. Blinker fluid.
6. One of those pesky muffler belts.
7. internet access ;)

Mine consists of:
Cell phone
Visa
AAA membership
MB roadside


Never had to use it.:D

How about:

-Regular fuses
- Glow plug fuse (i'm not 100% sure what this is on your car but the 123's and newer have a big old piece of metal that acts as a fuse for the glow plugs)
-Extra belts (could always try stockings instead)
-A flashlight
-I like to have gloves to work on the car if i'm out
-Extra fuel line (The black stuff that runs from injector to injector)
-I also keep some of the ice block relays (again not sure if your car uses them)
-and as they say duct tape can fix anything.

Don't forget that your car probably has two fuel filters either (or both:eek: ) of which can plug.

--Matt

I assume the etc.. is for the crescent wrench???

just ribbing ya some more :D

I lost prime on the W115 and it was just impossible to get it going again. Make sure the primer pump is functional and not leaking.

Don't forget a 17mm open end wrench for bleeding the injectors. Rubber gloves, paper towels (mechanic type not the kind on a roll), both primary and secondary fuel filters, a hand full of fuses, a tool box full or various metric wrenches, screw drivers, pliers, vice grips, knife, tape, fuel line, etc. A generator belt, a 15 mm 3/8 drive socket and handle plus a 15mm back up wrench, and pry bar. When you replace the belt you have to loosen the alternator, the ac compressor and the power steering pump. Or better yet just a cell phone and the number of the nearest tow company.

What ever you do don't forget the mechanic in a can. The one with the pop top and the miniature German MB mechanic in it. A German dictionary also helps.