Dear Diesel Demons:

As some of you may have read here, I'm still bringing my '83 300D back from the dead. One thing that's REALLY buggin' me is how the hood is sitting: it's riding high on the driver's side by maybe a 1/4".

I know about the levelers at the front corners but is there any way to adjust hood level at the REAR, in the aread of the hinges/supports?

Thanks in advance,

Diesel Fitter

1983 300D w/200k ("Mercedes McCambridge")

On the W124, I know there's a adjuster behind the fender, perhaps there's one for the W123 also? Can someone please confirm this with me? Thanks.

I'm no expert on this, but there are two obvious bolts connecting the hood to the hinge mechanism that can be adjusted, and then there is the chance that the hinge was bent.

I think the bolts would allow for fore/aft adjustment in the horizontal plane but what I'm seeking is vertical adjustment. I seem to remember the spring that allows the hood to stay up but itself has three "notches" to which it can be hooked on the hood support. Maybe this is the adjustment I seek?

Anybody?

I hope someone answers---I've got the exact same problem!

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1977 Mercedes 240D. 4-speed transmission. Windows, A/C, and sunroof: all manual. Medium Red. 204K miles.
1988 Subaru GL wagon. Dual range 5-speed 4X4. Daily driver w/ twin parts car.
1994 Subaru Loyale wagon. 5-speed 4x4
1966 International 3/4 ton 4X4 truck. Ooh yeah!
1952 Ferguson TO-35 farm tractor.
1984 Snapper rear engine riding mower. Just like Forest Gump.
1988 Nimble 20 sail boat
--Older stuff is built better--

I just went out there and switched the springs to upper and lower notches.... all that does is change the tension of the spring and the amount of support they offer to the hood in terms of staying open. No solution there...

I did find this bit of information on the internet about adjusting rear hood hieight---but it relates to Chevrolet, and it seems that the hood bolts are vertical rather than horzontal...so I don't think the tips apply to our Mercedes.

I've been staring at those hinges for some time, but I still don't see any way to adjust the rear height of the hood. I have a feeling that the solution is too obvious!

I'm still looking for information...

I changed out the fuel lines on my 84 300td and shut the hood. For some reason my hood is 1/2 inches too high on the rear drivers corner. Any ideas on what slipped, bent, needs adjusting, or??

Thanks for the help!

Craig

The only way I found is to put a block of wood near the hinge in question and slowly close the hood. It will bend the hinge upwards. At the same token be careful, because you could ruin the hinge using this method.

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1983 123.133 California
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I have a similar problem on my 240D. Not as severe but the symptom is the same. I've also contemplated it for some time but found no obvious solution. My car does have accident damage though so don't know if that is a factor.

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S