Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Register ShopForum Gallery FAQ Calendar Today's Posts Search

Showing results 1 to 27 of 27
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Panzer_Man
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 06-06-2006, 08:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 850
Posted By Panzer_Man
Some more photos. I have a few others not shown...

Some more photos. I have a few others not shown available via email:

http://home.comcast.net/~mateus2000/wsb/media/404083/site1061.jpg

///
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 06-05-2006, 08:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 850
Posted By Panzer_Man
FS: 83 300D tan ~244,000 North Florida

***DEPOSIT ON CAR PENDING VACUUM SHIFT REPAIR***

1983 300D ~244,000 mi
Tallahassee, Florida
Tan / tan
$1950
Email me for all photos, .jpg format. Zip file or not, just tell me.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2006, 08:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,586
Posted By Panzer_Man
Found the steel blocking plate thread and another...

Found the steel blocking plate thread and another that I believe simply shows how to bypass it.

Thank you. I'm going to roll up the sleeves tomorrow and see if this is the culprit.


PS - 300D...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2006, 04:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,586
Posted By Panzer_Man
This thread seems to have enough relevant CLUNK...

This thread seems to have enough relevant
CLUNK ON DOWNSHIFT
information in it to revive and ask my question in. I replaced some hose fittings (the male connector on top of the motor) and fixed my...
Forum: Tech Help 04-04-2006, 10:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,765
Posted By Panzer_Man
Final update It's the simple things... ...

Final update

It's the simple things...

Glow plug light has been coming on steadily now "fixed itself". The alternator was on its way out apparently as it was officially pronounced dead and...
Forum: Tech Help 03-26-2006, 03:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,765
Posted By Panzer_Man
Months later update- Relay is fine. ...

Months later update-

Relay is fine.

Occassionally the battery warning light will come on (sometimes barely glowing, others brightly). Reving the engine makes it go away.

I'm thinking it's...
Forum: Tech Help 01-02-2006, 10:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,765
Posted By Panzer_Man
UPDATE: mechanic said glow plugs were not...

UPDATE:

mechanic said glow plugs were not getting power so he replaced the glow plug relay and it gets a light and starts right up.

But, I drove it for a day and now I'm getting the no-GP...
Forum: Tech Help 12-27-2005, 01:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,765
Posted By Panzer_Man
Checked for corrosion, no problems with...

Checked for corrosion, no problems with connectors or sockets on relay or on the connecting plug between the wires.

Well the car started acting flaky electrically after a 3 hour ride. The last...
Forum: Tech Help 12-20-2005, 12:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,765
Posted By Panzer_Man
Hey I COULD do that; and a co-worker has the...

Hey I COULD do that; and a co-worker has the resistance tool I think. Excellent directions with photographs.

Again. BIG thank you gentlemen!

Matt
Forum: Tech Help 12-18-2005, 02:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,765
Posted By Panzer_Man
Thumbs up Ah, I re-read this. I can look at the pins for...

Ah, I re-read this. I can look at the pins for corrosion but resistance testing is over my head. I'll pass this tip on to my mechanic.
Forum: Tech Help 12-18-2005, 02:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,765
Posted By Panzer_Man
Many thanks for all the replies. I believe...

Many thanks for all the replies.

I believe my mechanic has a known good relay that I can use before I buy a new one. The last 5 years I have bought an awful lot of parts I probably didn't need...
Forum: Tech Help 12-17-2005, 07:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,765
Posted By Panzer_Man
Question Glow plug light & plugs only come on when cold?

83 300D turbo in Florida

The last few months the Panzer's glow plug light sometimes comes on, sometimes it doesn't. When it doesn't, the plugs obviously arent' operating because it takes about 8...
Forum: Tech Help 08-16-2005, 10:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,324
Posted By Panzer_Man
From my recent experience, rough idle alone is...

From my recent experience, rough idle alone is not a good indicator. I replaced all motor mounts, shocks and dampeners with zero difference to the tune of around $300. Just a differing point of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-01-2005, 07:21 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 56,693
Posted By Panzer_Man
what a kick butt website. Thanks!

what a kick butt website. Thanks!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-25-2005, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,369
Posted By Panzer_Man
Thanks Tom. I regret working two problems into...

Thanks Tom. I regret working two problems into one post.

I am afraid the rough idle may be a bad cylinder as I DID replace the engine shocks, and everything else mentioned. The only thing I've...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2005, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,369
Posted By Panzer_Man
Thank you guys. I'm going from memory here...

Thank you guys.

I'm going from memory here but I could have sworn the vac line I saw passing into the firewall was a multi color (brown dark red ?).

I am not a mechanic, but this sounds like...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2005, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,369
Posted By Panzer_Man
83 300D vacuum issues / rough idle

I posted this in tech support with no responses for a few days.

83 300D 230,000miles. I get the failure to turn off. I replaced a piece that fits the vacuum hoses on top of the engine and all...
Forum: Tech Help 07-21-2005, 06:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 936
Posted By Panzer_Man
Question Chasing vacuum behind firewall / Rough idle 123

I have an 83 300D turbo diesel 230,000m in Florida.

For years it has intermittenly (months) CLUNKED on downshift, failed to turn off for 12 seconds in cold weather etc... My mechanic was clueless...
Forum: Tech Help 07-05-2005, 11:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,258
Posted By Panzer_Man
THe guides I have found show 3 used hoses: 1...

THe guides I have found show 3 used hoses:
1 to thermo vacuum valve
1 to 3 way fitting
1 to vacuum valve near winshield

And the fourth hose is for??? :confused: The schematic I found doesn't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-05-2005, 11:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,094
Posted By Panzer_Man
I have the same problem. I'm beginning to think...

I have the same problem. I'm beginning to think my great mechanic isn't so great. Trying to learn this stuff myself so I can be spared the embarassment of my car shuddering for 10 seconds after I...
Forum: Tech Help 06-29-2005, 01:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,258
Posted By Panzer_Man
Why is this vacuum hose unused and should I plug it? (Pics)

83 300D turbo

Check out the first pic. The hose connector broke and so I am temporarily running hoses into hoses until I get a new part (which makes me wonder why they used that male connector...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-28-2005, 12:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 684
Posted By Panzer_Man
WTB vacuum 2-sided male thingy 123:(617 070 01 30)

Hi fellas,
(83 300D)
I am looking for the plastic piece that slides into place underneath a plastic cover which allows several short vacuum hoses to go in one side, then interface with a rubber...
Forum: Tech Help 06-27-2005, 10:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,092
Posted By Panzer_Man
I have an 83 300D with the exact same problem: ...

I have an 83 300D with the exact same problem:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=126833

You can see what I've had done to the car (all suggested possible fixes from the...
Forum: Tech Help 06-26-2005, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,317
Posted By Panzer_Man
Thanks Steve. It would be crazy to think that I...

Thanks Steve. It would be crazy to think that I spent hundreds of dollars and all it needs is an idle adjustment but it is possible. I'll give it a shot.

Oh edit: BTW, if I give it gas while...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 06-26-2005, 10:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,728
Posted By Panzer_Man
I don't know if you're using Mercedes brand but...

I don't know if you're using Mercedes brand but if not, some have a reset button that must be depressed after you re-connect power. My Sony works this way.
Forum: Tech Help 06-25-2005, 09:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,226
Posted By Panzer_Man
I will offer my tiny slice of knowledge on the...

I will offer my tiny slice of knowledge on the subject:
R134a is much cheaper as you know; it'll probably pay to convert sooner or later if you plan to keep the car, especially if they pump it full...
Forum: Tech Help 06-25-2005, 09:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,317
Posted By Panzer_Man
Question The dreaded rough idle

Hi Gentlemen,

I have a 83 300D turbo diesel "The Panzer" that I've owned for 5 years.

It has always been a bit rough while idling especially under load (ie, AC on, and in gear). I'm sick of it...
Showing results 1 to 27 of 27

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:53 AM.

Contact Us - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum - Archive - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page