I guess the starter is out on my son's '87 190D. The solenoid clicks but starter won't turn. I got under the car5 and it looks like it will be an awful job getting the starter out. Is there a place on the net I can go to for instructions on removing the starter? Thanks......Arkie

I have not removed the starter on my 190D but I have done it a number of times on the 300SDL. 190D and 300SDL share the same engine series and the starter is identical so the procedure should be very similar. You need a good 17mm sockets to undo the 2 bolts - that is all there to it. The top bolt is a bit hard to get to. I always disconnect the negative battery cable on electrical stuffs.

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W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html

1 X 2006 CDI
1 x 87 300SDL
1 x 87 300D
1 x 87 300TDT wagon
1 x 83 300D
1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry.

you may want to reconnoiter the top bolt access...

I had to use a 3 ft.3/8 drive extension to be able to break the bolt loose.

Kroil,Kroil,Kroil. (And let those bolts soak overnight if possible.)

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'84 300SD sold
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Once the starter is off the engine, move the steering from left to right to find a position that gives you enough clearance to extract the starter.

Sixto
87 300D

here you go my man...

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo

I would suggest doing some diagnostics before pulling the starter. Clicking solenoid can be caused by

1. Bad ground
2. loose connections.
3. flakey key switch
4. flakey NSS

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85 300D turbo pristine w 157k when purchased 161K now
83 300 D turbo 297K runs great. SOLD!
83 240D 4 spd manual- parted out then junked

.....but I had to buy a pickle fork and take off the drag link from the pitman arm to get it to drop down. Tha whole job was pretty terrible, made worse by a 25 mph North wind and a chill temp of about 20 degrees. One reason it was so hard to get out is that the arm that connects the engine to the motor mount is BROKEN!! So the engine is an inch or two low on the drivers side. I posted today on this site to see if anyone has a used mount arm for me. Thanks for all the help, guys! ...................Dave from Arkansas