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Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-12-2009, 11:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,097
Posted By JMan300sd
I've used a radiator once from a junkyard only...

I've used a radiator once from a junkyard only because I could tell it was not the original (nissens not Behr) and it looked to be in excellent shape, almost new. Only cost me $40 and it's been...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 06-03-2009, 01:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 774
Posted By JMan300sd
FS 83' 300sd Bad Engine $700 Miami FL

Hi Guys,

My engine is done for after a makeshift oil cooler line blew on the highway. Engine will crank but wont idle. I'm going to put this out here to see if there are any takers, but if not...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-01-2009, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,187
Posted By JMan300sd
Yes...I replaced the broken hose with a makeshift...

Yes...I replaced the broken hose with a makeshift hose. It was not leaking at this point.

It was running rough and I was trying to investigate why while it was running

It was not making...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-01-2009, 11:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,187
Posted By JMan300sd
Nope...I did not turn off the engine and shift...

Nope...I did not turn off the engine and shift into nuetral before coasting to the shoulder. Looking back I know it was stupid that I didnt. It happened so fast. It kills me too, because I had...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-01-2009, 09:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,187
Posted By JMan300sd
I think I killed my car : (

I recently noticed my power steering belt was eating into my oil cooler line, so I did a quick fix on the tube (with some RTV, aluminum from a can and some clamps) and was waiting on a new ordered...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-30-2009, 07:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,036
Posted By JMan300sd
I just got home after being towed back from a...

I just got home after being towed back from a blown oil cooler line incident. My hear is thumping and I'm hoping engine will run still, but I'm real concerned. I was driving 70 and felt a slight...
Forum: Tech Help 05-27-2009, 07:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 769
Posted By JMan300sd
I'd love to except I do not have a wiring diagram...

I'd love to except I do not have a wiring diagram for this car. Ideally I would just swap it out with other seat motors and frames that I have(from seats acquired at the junkyard...it's where I got...
Forum: Tech Help 05-26-2009, 11:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 769
Posted By JMan300sd
Good point. I'll give it my best but I don't...

Good point. I'll give it my best but I don't believe there is a mechanical way to move the seat...it has to be moved electrically. This means putting the seat back in the car and hooking it up and...
Forum: Tech Help 05-26-2009, 10:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 769
Posted By JMan300sd
Question Ghost in The Machine....Short somewhere in seat adjustment

I am replacing the seat basket on the drivers seat in my dads 86' 560 SEL, but I am having a terribly hard time because of a short somewhere in the system. I can adjust the seat backwards and I can...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2009, 01:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 915
Posted By JMan300sd
The belt is the correct size and I don't really...

The belt is the correct size and I don't really want to lash anything down for the long term as I want to fix the core problem. I tilted the hose a bit to the drivers side and it did provide a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-21-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 915
Posted By JMan300sd
Not sure I understand.....loosen the fitting at...

Not sure I understand.....loosen the fitting at the oil cooler and change angle of the hose? I've thought of this, but I feel like I will still be the same distance away from the belt by turning...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-21-2009, 07:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 951
Posted By JMan300sd
You could sell your car to me for $1500 :D. ...

You could sell your car to me for $1500 :D. Kidding aside though, you definitley don't need a new engine. It sounds like it's just the vacuum pump which if you are inclined you can rebuild for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-21-2009, 07:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 996
Posted By JMan300sd
I got a new radiator (nissens) and after flushing...

I got a new radiator (nissens) and after flushing the transmission twice the fluid ran clear red. So, for good measure I flushed it once more. Everything looked good with exception of one curious...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-21-2009, 07:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 915
Posted By JMan300sd
Question PS Belt cutting into oil cooler hose. New mounts

I don't understand why, but my PS belt keeps cutting a notch into my oil cooler hose. The oil cooler line is about a month old and the motor mounts were replaced at the same time. The engine doesnt...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-20-2009, 01:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 996
Posted By JMan300sd
Well, forget all other assumptions...it...

Well, forget all other assumptions...it definitley was the radiator. I drained the tranny and the torque converter and pulled the cooler lines from the transmission. I then pressure tested the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-19-2009, 12:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 996
Posted By JMan300sd
Do you think Napa might be able to check for...

Do you think Napa might be able to check for glycol if I bring a sample.....I wonder if there are any kit's available for sale.

FYI....it was raining hard last night. 5 inches in an hour and a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-19-2009, 07:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 996
Posted By JMan300sd
Nope it wasnt overfilled. When I checked it the...

Nope it wasnt overfilled. When I checked it the second time it was right at the top mark, but unfortunatley hazy pink (no bubbles).

Tonight I'm going to pressure test the raditor with the cooler...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-19-2009, 12:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 996
Posted By JMan300sd
Unhappy Water in the transmission!

I am absolutley perplexed. Iv'e been out of town for a few days and thus havent driven my car until today. Before I left, the car was running fine and the transmission fluid was recently changed. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-17-2009, 02:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 820
Posted By JMan300sd
The dreaded lower ball joint......I have to say...

The dreaded lower ball joint......I have to say this has to have been one of the most challenging jobs I've done on my car so far. As others have said, it would be best to combine this job with...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-11-2009, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 700
Posted By JMan300sd
Thanks! Now I just have to see if Phil has the...

Thanks! Now I just have to see if Phil has the parts I need.

Also....I've been meaning to get my hands on a FSM for a while. Where's the best place to get it?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-11-2009, 01:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 700
Posted By JMan300sd
Part #'s please

Hi Guys,

I need the following parts for my car ASAP and was wonderin what the parts #'s are:

1.the tube between the vertical turbo drain pipe, fitted at the oil pan, and the turbo (an elbowed...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-28-2009, 01:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 718
Posted By JMan300sd
Oil leak at the turbo

I've replaced the gasket twice on the turbo drain (where the drain tube meets the turbo, NOT the oil pan) and it still leaks. I replaced once when I did the whole drain tube assembly and then once...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-28-2009, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 752
Posted By JMan300sd
Instrument issues

Hi Guys...I've got a weird problem. My oil pressure gauge only works very intermittenly and my tachometer only seems to work with the AC on. Whats going on here? I'm not too concerned about the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-27-2009, 09:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,429
Posted By JMan300sd
I wen't for the grommet in tube first. Still a...

I wen't for the grommet in tube first. Still a real PITA.

Now I have another problem... the gasket between the Turbo and the tube (where you had a hard time removing the bolts) is leaking. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-18-2009, 12:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,776
Posted By JMan300sd
I've done the same thing. I over torqued the...

I've done the same thing. I over torqued the valve cover bolts and the stud and cylinder block threads were busted. It's a real PITA to fix. But, trust me.....you will never over torque them again...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2009, 01:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,903
Posted By JMan300sd
Since I bought the car 2 years ago Ive done the...

Since I bought the car 2 years ago Ive done the following:

Replaced all drive Belts
New Bosch Alternator
Rear Struts with Bosh Heavy Duty
Adjusted Rack Dampener
Valve Adjustment
Rear Sway Bar...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2009, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 929
Posted By JMan300sd
On the oil leak I know it's not oil seperator...

On the oil leak I know it's not oil seperator drain tube cause I had the air filter housing off when I did all that work this past weekend and was very sure to seat it correctly. Its not the valve...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2009, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 929
Posted By JMan300sd
Leaks, Leaks and more leaks

It's been one of my recent endeavours to stop all the fluid leaks associated with my car. This past weekend I changed the turbo oil drain and associated seals, the oil pan check valve, the oil pan...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-17-2009, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 781
Posted By JMan300sd
Well I discovered the problem. In my haste to...

Well I discovered the problem. In my haste to put everything back together this past saturday I was trying to seat the upper oil cooler line, but it wouldnt fall into place. In actuality the engine...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2009, 07:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 781
Posted By JMan300sd
Oil Cooler Line problems

So this past Friday and Saturday I spent working on my trusty 300sd at my parents house (since they have a garage and I live in an apartment complex). I am waging war on oil leaks and went to work...
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