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Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 08-23-2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,686
Posted By geoff.doctor
Thanks Everyone, You may be saving me from...

Thanks Everyone,

You may be saving me from an expensive mistake.

Charlie,
The reason I thought this was minor rust is because when I bought my 1983 240D I had a water leak up by the clutch...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 08-22-2011, 08:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,686
Posted By geoff.doctor
Thanks whunter, I will be sure to do so.

Thanks whunter, I will be sure to do so.
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 08-22-2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,686
Posted By geoff.doctor
W126 300SD/Rust Issues

Hey All,

I posted this morning regarding a 300 SD I will likely be purchasing on wednesday. The car is in tip top mechanical shape, and excellent exterior condition. It has some very minor rust...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-22-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,484
Posted By geoff.doctor
Hey Guys, Thanks for the reply! That was my...

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the reply! That was my main reservation with the vehicle, so I am glad to hear it is fairly normal. I'm sure I will have a handful of additional questions after I pick up the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-22-2011, 08:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,484
Posted By geoff.doctor
1985 300SD, normal operating temperature

Hello All,

I am likely purchasing a 1985 Mercedes 300SD this week. The car is spotless, woodgrain is in excellent condition, car is 99% rust free underside and all, paint is spotless, excellent...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2010, 10:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,149
Posted By geoff.doctor
Thanks for all of the advice, I will make sure to...

Thanks for all of the advice, I will make sure to follow the instructions when I get a diesel compression tester. As far as parts that have been replaced, here is what I have been told or could see...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2010, 08:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,149
Posted By geoff.doctor
I was starting to think that, considering the...

I was starting to think that, considering the fact that he has replaced an awful lot of parts on the car. Sorry if this is a dumb question but can I do a compression test through the glow plug holes...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2010, 08:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,149
Posted By geoff.doctor
I will try a different gauge and see, once it is...

I will try a different gauge and see, once it is started I am able to rev it, but it still dies when put into drive. I forgot to mention something important, PO said this car had an entire WVO...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,149
Posted By geoff.doctor
Hey thanks for the info, I will have someone...

Hey thanks for the info, I will have someone crank the engine and look at the coolant. The white smoke smells like fuel, and not coolant so hopefully the block is not cracked :eek:

Still don't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2010, 07:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,149
Posted By geoff.doctor
1978 300D will not stay running

Hey Everyone,

A buddy of mine just purchased a 1978 300D for $1000, a great looking car for MI, it's even solid underneath!, here is the ad:

http://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/cto/1727262694.html...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-14-2009, 04:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,243
Posted By geoff.doctor
Thanks for the info guys, whunter that is a...

Thanks for the info guys,

whunter that is a great link, gives me a great place to start.

The 240D seems to have a very simple fuel system, so this should be pretty easy to track.

Oddly...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-14-2009, 02:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,243
Posted By geoff.doctor
Runaway Diesel (maybe) HELP!!!

Hey Everyone,

My 240D just tried running away on me. It has been working fine, other than the occasional time where it will not shut off with the key (about once every 30-40 times)

Now I have...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-02-2009, 05:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,055
Posted By geoff.doctor
1984 190e 2.3 5speed Manual $800

This car is a blast to drive, but will need some TLC before it is a daily driver, although I have been driving it the way it is all summer. It is a 1984 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3L with the rare 5spd...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-30-2009, 02:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 619
Posted By geoff.doctor
Needed ASAP: 1983 240D Alternator Bracket and Tensioner

Well my bracket is bent and the tentsioner broke off while I was driving, so I am in need of basically all of the hardware to reattach my 1983 240D's alternator to my car. If you have this to sell...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-29-2009, 10:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 666
Posted By geoff.doctor
hey can you pm me the price for the alternator...

hey can you pm me the price for the alternator bracket and affiliated hardware shipped to 49007? thanks
Forum: Tech Help 04-08-2009, 06:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 860
Posted By geoff.doctor
Thanks for the suggestion, I will take a look at...

Thanks for the suggestion, I will take a look at it this weekend. I am assuming that it should not leak with the cable removed if it is working right, correct?
Forum: Tech Help 04-05-2009, 01:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 877
Posted By geoff.doctor
Ok so since nobody seems to know the location of...

Ok so since nobody seems to know the location of this valve and I cannot find it anywhere on my engine I decided to bypass it. I ran into another problem, it appears I am missing a vacuum line! Can...
Forum: Tech Help 04-05-2009, 11:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 860
Posted By geoff.doctor
190e 5spd trans fluid leak

Have a strange leak on my 190e's 5spd manual trans. It appears to be coming from the rear drivers side of the transmission (cleaned it off and watched it leak down the side) I don't think it is...
Forum: Tech Help 04-04-2009, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 877
Posted By geoff.doctor
Hey Guys, I'm gonna re-do all vac lines this...

Hey Guys,

I'm gonna re-do all vac lines this afternoon. Can anyone shed some light on my problem? I know someone here has to have an 84-86!
Forum: Tech Help 04-02-2009, 11:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 877
Posted By geoff.doctor
Well I still don't know where it would be on the...

Well I still don't know where it would be on the engine to check. Does anybody know the location of this component?
Forum: Tech Help 04-01-2009, 02:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 877
Posted By geoff.doctor
1984 190e 2.3 Vacuum Help Needed!

Hey Guys,

I have been sorting out a rough idle on my 1984 190e for some time. I need to pretty much redo the entire vacuum system due to someone carelessly hooking it up. Heres where I get lost,...
Forum: Tech Help 03-30-2009, 08:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,003
Posted By geoff.doctor
After reading your post I think I am going to try...

After reading your post I think I am going to try that. Did your vacuum gauge move closer to the red at idle as well? I am quite sure the EHA has been adjusted before because you can tell the screw...
Forum: Tech Help 03-30-2009, 06:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,003
Posted By geoff.doctor
Well I got the new alternator on, solid 14V...

Well I got the new alternator on, solid 14V current now. Still couldnt read the duty cycle, so I check the voltage on the O2 and it was still showing .9V. I decided to adjust the air/fuel mixture and...
Forum: Tech Help 03-29-2009, 09:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,003
Posted By geoff.doctor
Well I decided since I was not getting results...

Well I decided since I was not getting results checking the duty cycle I would check the voltage between pins 3 and 2, it stayed right around 0.64 - 0.65! Then decided to check 02 voltage warm (since...
Forum: Tech Help 03-29-2009, 12:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,003
Posted By geoff.doctor
Still not fixed! Took of the ICV, cleaned it...

Still not fixed!

Took of the ICV, cleaned it with alcohol and reinstalled it as it was pretty dirty inside. Also used some carb cleaner and cleaned up the throttle body. Everything seems to close...
Forum: Tech Help 03-27-2009, 09:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,003
Posted By geoff.doctor
is the ICV a small cylindrical object with a...

is the ICV a small cylindrical object with a connector and vac hose going into it located under the airbox?
Forum: Tech Help 03-26-2009, 02:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,003
Posted By geoff.doctor
Few more tidbits of information, I decided to...

Few more tidbits of information, I decided to play around with unplugging a few components. When the 02 sensor is unplugged, the idle drops to the 800 range but surges terrible, almost stalling at...
Forum: Tech Help 03-26-2009, 01:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,003
Posted By geoff.doctor
I have not because I read that should not be...

I have not because I read that should not be played with, as it is normally another problem. I will give it a try
Forum: Tech Help 03-25-2009, 08:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,003
Posted By geoff.doctor
1984 190e 2.3 higher than normal idle when warm

OK guys, thanks for all the help so far, slowly but surely I am turning this benz into a roadworthy car.

The latest issue I am tackling is a slightly high (1100 rpm) warm idle. When I start the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-18-2009, 09:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,358
Posted By geoff.doctor
The shifter I disassembled and reassembled was...

The shifter I disassembled and reassembled was not a getrag, it was out of a 2.3, but the only spring it had was one in the actual handle going up to the shift nob.
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