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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. |
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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
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Mine consists of:
Cell phone Visa AAA membership MB roadside Never had to use it.
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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 ) of which can plug. --Matt
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KI6CCA Current Stable: 1987 300SDL 1980 450SEL Out to Pasture: 1982 300D KIA (Rice Rocket vs. 123: He hit me at 80-100MPH I walked away he went to the hospital. Sounds fair to me!) 1985 300D EURO Scrapped (got more money from state than car was worth) 1979 & 1980 300SD Great Cars! |
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Quote:
just ribbing ya some more
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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.
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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. |
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