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Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-09-2015, 02:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,085
Posted By grant1983300sd
BTDT. Easy R&R job esp. if you follow...

BTDT.
Easy R&R job esp. if you follow instructions in this link (found searching on "Primer Pump"):...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-25-2013, 02:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,172
Posted By grant1983300sd
I found the two holes for the two icons on the...

I found the two holes for the two icons on the antenna switch; the fibers are in place, the panel is buttoned up and looking good.

I had initially removed the switch panel to remove and clean the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,172
Posted By grant1983300sd
All four light switch strands do light up. So...

All four light switch strands do light up. So this would appear to not be the input fiber optic cable that looks at a light bulb. I found this 5th strand wrapped around the switch leads of the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2013, 04:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,172
Posted By grant1983300sd
83 300SD SW panel, what is 5th fiber light for?

Have 4 fiber optic fiber lights going to the 4 rocker switches on each side of red emergency flasher switch. Have a loose 5th fiber optic cable and don't see what is is supposed to illuminate. Does...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-24-2011, 03:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,307
Posted By grant1983300sd
Driver's seat

What is gen-2?
Have '83 SD with worn driver's seat - would this fit.
MB-Tex?
Photo?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-11-2011, 01:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,829
Posted By grant1983300sd
Appreciate the responses. I should have said: for...

Appreciate the responses. I should have said: for better fuel economy I'm inclined to go with the (nominally) larger 205/70 tire instead of the smaller diameter, stock/original 195/70 tire. Local...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-09-2011, 02:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,829
Posted By grant1983300sd
Recommended Tires for '83 SD?

Time to replace 205/70-14 Michelin MXV4 and XW4 tire pairs on stock 14" Bundt wheels for winter. Michelin Harmony may/may not be available in 205, are available in 195 and these appear to be the only...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-17-2011, 08:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,757
Posted By grant1983300sd
'83 W126 Battery Drain, how to unplug radio etc

Have frequent low battery on usually faithful '83 SD. Found clock was a significant current draw and that is now upplugged. Very good hint(s) on that.

Now draw is 21.1mA
with all fuses installed...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2010, 03:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 925
Posted By grant1983300sd
Thanks Jeremy

Thanks for posting. From the replacement part photo I see the groove in the post/stud. I've seen other German connectors with a U shaped wire clip with a wide (open, pulled out) position) and narrow...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2010, 03:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 925
Posted By grant1983300sd
W126 Oil Pressure Sender - Push on lead?

Have 83' 300SD 617 with what appears to be a failing oil pressure sensor. Does the booted terminal connection pull directly off the sensor electrical stud, or is there a retention clip or other...
Forum: Tech Help 08-21-2010, 08:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 805
Posted By grant1983300sd
W220 2000 s430 Broken Passgr Mirror arm nub

There was a short stub shaft in the cast frame arm that engaged into a partial wheel driven by electric motor. The shaft's upper part snapped off in a close-encounter, so the whole swing mirror is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-31-2005, 03:46 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 43,780
Posted By grant1983300sd
'83, Bro in law's is an '85

1983 and 1985
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-21-2005, 02:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 893
Posted By grant1983300sd
83 300SD AT B-1 Reaction Valve Seals a DIY?

Posted in the Diesel board wrt leaking cover at B-1 Reaction valve. Helpful poster(s) ID'ed the valve cover, and pointed out seals on valve assy are the likely leak source.

Car is a 1983 300SD,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-12-2005, 02:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,210
Posted By grant1983300sd
Is B-1 Removal & Reseal or Replace a DIY?

Thank you for help identifying the B1 cover, and the B! valve seals within as the likely leak source.

Is this a simple DIY R&R? As in: remove cover, slide out valve/piston assy and plastic...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-08-2005, 01:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,210
Posted By grant1983300sd
What's behind the plug?

A hack/gorrilla installed this plug/cap. I'm stuck.

I tried to remove the plug and approx 75 ft-Lbf wasn't enough to loosen this fastener/plug. I chickened out on the exerting more torque via a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-09-2005, 05:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,210
Posted By grant1983300sd
guessing on the vac modulator

I'm only guessing that the green assy on the right of my photo is the vac modulator. Based on the description in the mbz.org article "Adjusting the transmission on your 123 or 126 diesel."
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-09-2005, 04:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,210
Posted By grant1983300sd
ID of Leaky Port in front of 83SD Tranny Modulator?

Our W126 '83SD transmission has a leak around the frontmost port (forward of Vac modulator?) on driver's side. What is this port and how do I reseal? Are there O-rings to R&R? More important, what is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-30-2005, 02:42 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,636
Posted By grant1983300sd
Cruise+Climate

Interested in Cruise control module & Climate control push button style for 300SD. Are these known functional units, or is the health unknown? Home resolder repairs attempted? How much for one of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2005, 01:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,283
Posted By grant1983300sd
Pelican has many longhood fans, or early911

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=8
http://early911sregistry.org/class-cars.html
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2005, 02:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 991
Posted By grant1983300sd
83SD No Alarm, Two Switches

Dome and something else (don't know off hand).
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2005, 03:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,668
Posted By grant1983300sd
heater core?

I'm sorting out a slow, not so obvious, leak too. Little experience except with obvious leaks on other vehicles. But I've found some threads on this forum regarding condensation on the inside of a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-09-2004, 01:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,119
Posted By grant1983300sd
Latches on either side of our '83 300SD. Front...

Latches on either side of our '83 300SD.
Front pull tab on my sister's '85 300SD.
Forum: Tech Help 05-05-2004, 02:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 838
Posted By grant1983300sd
NAVI CD Player Diagnosis/Repair Hints?

Have a 2000 s430 in the family, and the NAVI system does not recognize the loaded NAVI CD. Error msg reads disk not loaded.

About two years ago ejected the original CD, then I loaded the updated...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-13-2003, 02:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,582
Posted By grant1983300sd
MC Switch/Equalizer F to R?

1. On bleeding non ABS 300sd brakes, any MC switches to reset or any need to balance the brake circuit pressure front to rear? For instance, a floating switch with reset on the MC. The MC switch in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-12-2003, 05:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 795
Posted By grant1983300sd
Free Wheeling 300sd Climate Control (temp) wheel

A family member spun the temperature control wheel (Hot, Ambient, Cold) past either the max hot or min cold setting. The wheel spins, but no longer dials in temperture settings. How is this wheel...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-12-2003, 01:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,582
Posted By grant1983300sd
Power Bleeder

wrt "sweet" bleeder. Believe you're thinking of a Power Bleeder by Motive Products.

WWW.MotiveProducts.com

Just bought recently for bleeding my P-car brakes. Lurking here for info on bleeding...
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