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Tech Help
11-14-2007, 07:33 PM
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420SEL Stalling. Help with the diagnosis!
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Latest update
So, here is how I proceeded:
1) Changed Idle control relay (having already changed the valve). Went OK for a while, then...stall
2) Had an extra used EZL ignition control module laying around. ...
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California / SouthWest - US (AZ/NV)
10-01-2007, 10:21 PM
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Where is good MB shop in Tucson, AZ??????
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Panzermann
Craig's
I swear by Craig's on Grant west of Dodge. Happy to let you supply your own parts. Craig and Bruce both seem to rely on their good mechanic sense and back-to-basics diagnostics to get to the heart...
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Tech Help
10-01-2007, 06:23 PM
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420SEL Stalling. Help with the diagnosis!
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It's baaaaack.....
So, I thought everything was wonderful, my payback for a life well led. Having changed my idle control valve, it had not happened in about a weeks. But this PM, it's back, while waiting at a...
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Tech Help
09-25-2007, 04:16 PM
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420SEL Stalling. Help with the diagnosis!
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Panzermann
well, I changed the idle control valve for a nice...
well, I changed the idle control valve for a nice fresh juicy one and made sure the idle control relay was in place. Seems to be idling at the correct speed, based onthe dash tach. Will need to...
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Tech Help
09-21-2007, 11:48 AM
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420SEL Stalling. Help with the diagnosis!
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4,820
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420SEL Stalling. Help with the diagnosis!
So, my 1991 420SEL with 202,000 on it. Problem is that occasionally, seemingly at low speed, the engine will shuts off. It happened this AM. Just stops.
Recent stuff that's been done
1) EZL...
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Diesel Discussion
09-04-2007, 06:48 PM
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Shock absorber installation safety
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Panzermann
Thanks for the reassurance regarding my shock...
Thanks for the reassurance regarding my shock job!
Would the same considerations apply to the rear shock? Can I place the car on a ramp, release the upper shock release and then undo the bottom...
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Diesel Discussion
09-04-2007, 06:00 PM
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Shock absorber installation safety
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Shock absorber installation safety
Ok, something I don't understand, based on reading the posts. I replaced the front shocks on my 1985 300D with new shocks. I removed wheel, undid the top mount, raised the car with a floor jack...
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Diesel Discussion
09-03-2007, 03:51 PM
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What I hate most about my W123's
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Panzermann
Having driven one since '89
1) I really don't like the later climate control system, where the two setting for air are hi, low, and whatever the car feels like.
2) Could use a bit more noise damping, a la 126
3) Don't...
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Diesel Discussion
09-03-2007, 03:46 PM
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Please give your advice on shock absorbers
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2,203
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Panzermann
Installation-did I do something dangerous?
Ok, something I don't understand, based on reading the posts. I replaced the front shocks on my 1985 300D with new shocks. I removed wheel, undid the top mount, raised the car with a floor jack...
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Tech Help
08-15-2007, 03:50 PM
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126 Coolant Overflow Tank
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126 Coolant Overflow Tank
The hose leading from the expansion tank for overflow in my 1991 420 SEL lead in to the left (passenger) fender and apparently goes to some sort of overflow tank. I wanted to change the hose, but...
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Diesel Discussion
05-16-2007, 08:19 PM
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push starting an automatic
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Panzermann
Gas vs Diesel
Key difference Gas vs Diesel: you DON'T need ANY electricity to run the vehicle if you can get it started. (unlike a gas vehicle, which requires some electricity to run the spark plugs) You can run...
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Diesel Discussion
05-13-2007, 10:58 PM
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push starting an automatic
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Panzermann
I've done it...
...in a 1984 300TD. You have to get the car going about 40 mph and then shift it into second. It makes a lot of smoke, but will start the car.
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Diesel Discussion
04-29-2007, 11:16 PM
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Rear Brake Pad Replacement Question
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Panzermann
New Brake Caliper bolts???
I read that, after replacing the disc, which necessitates removing the brake caliper, one should replace the self-locking caliper mounting bolts with new ones. Is this correct?
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Diesel Discussion
04-29-2007, 09:28 PM
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California Car Transmission Compatible with Federal Motor?
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Panzermann
Kalifornia uber alles!
The only positive thing I ended up finding out about the CA emissions set up was the air cleaner, which in CA is in the right front corner of the engine compartment and has less twists and turns than...
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Diesel Discussion
04-29-2007, 09:05 PM
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Rear Brake Pad Replacement Question
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1,751
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Panzermann
Screwdriver method for compressing the brake caliper piston.
Thanks for the help! I changed the rear pads without difficulty by using the screwdriver between the old pad and the rotor method, with the cap on the brake fluid reservoir slightly off to prevent...
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Diesel Discussion
04-29-2007, 09:00 PM
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California Car Transmission Compatible with Federal Motor?
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895
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Panzermann
When you say you needed parts from the '83 car...
When you say you needed parts from the '83 car for the swap do you mean electrical/vacuum connectors, etc?
-Yes, the things to interface the transmission with the car.
Both my cars are '85,...
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Diesel Discussion
04-26-2007, 10:36 PM
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California Car Transmission Compatible with Federal Motor?
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Panzermann
[QUOTE=AbeB;1491459]1. Does anyone know if it is...
[QUOTE=AbeB;1491459]1. Does anyone know if it is ok to mate a California car auto tranny to a federal motor? both cars are 1985 300sd. I know the transmissions are a bit different, but are they...
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Diesel Discussion
04-25-2007, 11:42 AM
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When to replace injectors?
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1,081
Posted By
Panzermann
Given how easy it was to get the injectors out...
Given how easy it was to get the injectors out and have them tested, I would do it again as one of the first things if I obtain another diesel. Also, when the injectors are out, it is the best way...
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Diesel Discussion
04-25-2007, 11:38 AM
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Rear Brake Pad Replacement Question
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1,751
Posted By
Panzermann
OK I understand now. This must also be the...
OK I understand now. This must also be the reason that you change one pad at a time. Thanks for the input!
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Diesel Discussion
04-24-2007, 10:15 PM
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Rear Brake Pad Replacement Question
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1,751
Posted By
Panzermann
So, you insert the screwdriver blade in to the...
So, you insert the screwdriver blade in to the space where the pad used to be, emerging from the other side and use it as a rod of sorts to apply pressure to the piston?
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Diesel Discussion
04-24-2007, 10:11 PM
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When to replace injectors?
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1,081
Posted By
Panzermann
I used LM Diesel Purge...
and, while it did improve the smoke production, the rebuilt injectors after ward are what really seemed to improve my mileage.
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Diesel Discussion
04-22-2007, 10:54 PM
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82 300d My tach/quit!!
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801
Posted By
Panzermann
Again, better description of the problems would...
Again, better description of the problems would aid the analysis....
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Diesel Discussion
04-22-2007, 10:49 PM
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Followup: 'Lil smokey 240d
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871
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Panzermann
Smoke sort of looks bluish in the pic to me. ...
Smoke sort of looks bluish in the pic to me. Oil? I don't understand though why you'd have significant blowby and oil consumption with such good compression numbers (unless the numbers are wrong). ...
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Diesel Discussion
04-22-2007, 10:39 PM
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When to replace injectors?
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1,081
Posted By
Panzermann
I replaced mine in my 83 300TD with a lot of...
I replaced mine in my 83 300TD with a lot of mileage because (a) It smoked (b) the fuel efficiency was mower than anticipated (c) I knew nothing of car's previous history and (d) I wanted to do it. ...
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Diesel Discussion
04-22-2007, 10:35 PM
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Another "pampered, highway miles, hard-to-find color rare TD" LOL
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2,051
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Panzermann
Used car dealer
Of course, let's call a spade a spade. He's a used car dealer. There are some people who honestly want to sell their car in what has become the modern used car listings because that's a good way to...
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Diesel Discussion
04-22-2007, 09:46 PM
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Another "pampered, highway miles, hard-to-find color rare TD" LOL
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2,051
Posted By
Panzermann
But his feedback is 100% positive?!?!?!? :D
But his feedback is 100% positive?!?!?!? :D
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Diesel Discussion
04-22-2007, 09:36 PM
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5
82 300d My tach/quit!!
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801
Posted By
Panzermann
Need more 411!
Hard for anyone to give you input with this little information.
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Diesel Discussion
04-22-2007, 09:12 PM
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16
Rear Brake Pad Replacement Question
Views:
1,751
Posted By
Panzermann
Rear Brake Pad Replacement Question
So, I measured the thickness of the rear rotor on my 1985 300D and it was 8.1 mm, which is below the noted thickness in the book (8.3 mm) so I decided to replace it and the pads at the same time,...
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Diesel Discussion
04-18-2007, 10:37 PM
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Valve adjustment -- Important information
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2,382
Posted By
Panzermann
Dodged that bullet....
Was replacing the turbocharger in the 83 300D because it had gone bad. Got everything in place and Started the car. Oil GUSHED out. Turned out that I had caused a stress fracture in the turbo oil...
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Diesel Discussion
04-18-2007, 10:25 PM
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Proper use of floor jack and jack stands with a 123-chassis 240D: place where, how?
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12,868
Posted By
Panzermann
I met one guy that survived the fall of the car,...
I met one guy that survived the fall of the car, but he was a quad.
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