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Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-02-2026, 09:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 348
Posted By whyameye
If this is the automatic climate control those...

If this is the automatic climate control those are notorious for failing on these vehicles. You can often revive them by resolding all the components on it. There's videos on youtube and forum posts...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2025, 07:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 408
Posted By whyameye
I would have thought the place that already...

I would have thought the place that already balanced it would have mentioned if the U-joint was bad. Would they have had trouble balancing it if that were the case?

Outside of 18mph the car is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2025, 02:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 408
Posted By whyameye
thanks. I'll check that.

thanks. I'll check that.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2025, 08:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 408
Posted By whyameye
There's a bit of movement as the bearing is...

There's a bit of movement as the bearing is encased in rubber but it isn't much. There's no looseness and the fasteners are tight. I see what you mean though --- in the picture they sure look loose.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2025, 10:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 408
Posted By whyameye
it seemed smooth to me. It catches a bit when...

it seemed smooth to me. It catches a bit when it's perfectly straight but from what I can tell it never would be in that position and the way it catches it felt like that was by design. I've never...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2025, 11:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 408
Posted By whyameye
1985 300D vibration at 18mph

I have a 1985 300D with 330K. The car is relatively smooth even at highway speeds but there's a pretty noticeable vibration at 18mph. IThe vibration is gone past 20mph. Acceleration makes it worse....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-14-2025, 09:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 510
Posted By whyameye
W123 glove compartment cup holder

I wasn't wild about any of the current cup holder solutions I could find so I designed a 3d printed cup holder specifically designed to fit our W123 glove compartment doors:...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-26-2023, 02:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,390
Posted By whyameye
Back in July I did create the extension, printed...

Back in July I did create the extension, printed it on my 3D printer, and it's been on my car since. It's working great.

I appreciate the feedback that I must be tilting the mirror in too far. I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-09-2023, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,390
Posted By whyameye
Thanks everybody for the replies. @87tdwagen I...

Thanks everybody for the replies. @87tdwagen I know what you are talking about and tried exactly what you are saying. It was a good idea but unfortunately it didn't help.

@cfh I think maybe you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-30-2023, 10:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,390
Posted By whyameye
1985 300d: passenger mirror won't angle enough toward me

Hey guys, I've had a weird issue with my electric side view passenger mirror since I got my '85 300D: it won't angle toward me far enough. In other words, when looking through it, I'm not seeing cars...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-09-2023, 09:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,458
Posted By whyameye
It was a turbo boost leak. You guys are my...

It was a turbo boost leak. You guys are my heroes! :)

I found the egr valve very loose. The intake manifold gasket bolts were also borderline so I snugged them up. The wastegate hose was cracked...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-09-2023, 11:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,458
Posted By whyameye
Thanks for all these comments. @87tdwagon: I...

Thanks for all these comments.

@87tdwagon: I was wondering about all that oil spray too. I changed the valve cover gasket recently when I adjusted the valves and I cleaned the valve cover then. It...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-07-2023, 01:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,458
Posted By whyameye
trans fluid looks good and clean and is just...

trans fluid looks good and clean and is just barely at the top of the line with engine running, warmed up and in park after I went through drive and reverse each for 30 sec so I think the fluid isn't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-07-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,458
Posted By whyameye
I'm not low on oil. I'll check transmission fluid...

I'm not low on oil. I'll check transmission fluid today. The car would still make the noise in park if transmission fluid was the issue? The transmission feels good.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-06-2023, 07:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,458
Posted By whyameye
1985 300D strange screeching when under load

1985 300D 300K miles runs great no problems, reasonable pickup for a W123 diesel, nice and smooth...EXCEPT...

There's a strange screeching sound when engine is under load (heavy acceleration,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2022, 10:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,389
Posted By whyameye
wow this is great! I feel like I owe you $97! :)...

wow this is great! I feel like I owe you $97! :) Thanks for the help.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2022, 11:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,389
Posted By whyameye
need to replace in-cabin thermister W123

It seems my car lost its in-cabin thermister at some point. I can find replacements on eBay for >$100 but it seems to me I should be able to match it with a simple thermister if I just had some specs...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-22-2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,232
Posted By whyameye
The carrier bearing mount on the driveshaft was...

The carrier bearing mount on the driveshaft was completely ripped up and the mechanic who balanced the driveshaft told me it was pretty out of balance so it seems those 2 things would have caused the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-20-2022, 11:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,232
Posted By whyameye
I said I'd report back when I got the the work...

I said I'd report back when I got the the work done. I ended up doing everything I mentioned:

got driveshaft balanced
replaced center bearing and carrier
replaced flex discs
replaced rear...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-11-2021, 11:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,232
Posted By whyameye
There were alignment marks on the driveshaft and...

There were alignment marks on the driveshaft and it looks like that was done correctly. I ran the car without the driveshaft but in gear and did not feel the vibration. Monday I bring the driveshaft...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-09-2021, 08:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,232
Posted By whyameye
OK to run engine in gear without driveshaft?

1985 W123

I have a bad vibration, almost like a strong hum, over 45MPH. Above 60MPH it gets a bit scary. After trying the more obvious things, I have now removed the driveshaft. I'd like to run...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-20-2021, 05:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 698
Posted By whyameye
thanks everybody for the advice. I'll let...

thanks everybody for the advice. I'll let sleeping dogs lie. :)

In terms of it being a new crack, I'll bet the transmission shop that swapped in that transmission did this. They worked on the car...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-20-2021, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 698
Posted By whyameye
am I looking at the speedometer cable? If so...

am I looking at the speedometer cable? If so maybe Frank is right and this isn't such a big deal?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-20-2021, 01:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 698
Posted By whyameye
You don't think that crack will spread and the...

You don't think that crack will spread and the whole thing won't break off at a really unopportunistic time? I'd like to be able to trust this car for long trips. Would JB Weld be a terrible idea to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-20-2021, 01:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 698
Posted By whyameye
physical crack in transmission housing?

I was under my car checking out the condition of my 1985 300D flex disks and center bearing and I happened to notice this. What am I looking at, how serious is this and what should I do about it?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-04-2016, 03:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,987
Posted By whyameye
w123 front suspension: what is this part and do I need to replace?

I've been having what feels like an unbalanced wheel on what feels like the front left on my 1985 w123 300td wagon. It only shows up above 50mph and seems to lessen around 75mph. I bought new tires...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2016, 10:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 854
Posted By whyameye
Vacuum seems ok (door locks work, car shuts off,...

Vacuum seems ok (door locks work, car shuts off, etc.) but if the vacuum had a leak I believe that would only affect the quality of the shifting, not when it shifts, and it would make the shifts more...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2016, 09:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 854
Posted By whyameye
I drained the torque converter and transmission...

I drained the torque converter and transmission pan, replaced the transmission filter and fluid. I also added a bottle of Trans-X. Now it seems to have a lot of trouble engaging in gear. When I put...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-03-2016, 12:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 854
Posted By whyameye
Yes I believe I have checked the fluid correctly...

Yes I believe I have checked the fluid correctly (engine at operating temp, idling, level ground). No I didn't use a leather cloth the way MB suggests but other than that I am think I checked it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2016, 10:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 854
Posted By whyameye
w123 dropping gear

1985 300D (W123) with bowden cable and VCV. Suddenly on the hway today transmission dropped from 4th gear to 3rd. Letting off the fuel I could coax it back to 4th then it would slip back down again....
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