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Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-19-2008, 12:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,661
Posted By Jim Wickham
I am the case of lowered power in an 87 with...

I am the case of lowered power in an 87 with clogged cat. mine would start and run fine but when asked to go it would just crawl along so I put a boost guage on a port at the intake manifold and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-29-2008, 02:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,134
Posted By Jim Wickham
Tachometer has not worked since I purchased the...

Tachometer has not worked since I purchased the car... ABS lamp came on when I tried to jump the car because my wife left the key on. What would that indicate? blown OVP fuse?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-29-2008, 08:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,134
Posted By Jim Wickham
Where is the Overvoltage Protection Relay and is...

Where is the Overvoltage Protection Relay and is the fuse for it marked in the fuse box?

edit... also how many wires running to the red plastic thing on the back of the IP? I checked a 2 wire...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2008, 09:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,134
Posted By Jim Wickham
1987 300d idles low, new fuel filters

I was having issues with a low idle and hard starting. It idles at 500 and stumbles and shakes. It seems to run ok once I'm on the fuel.

I replaced the fuel filters tonight and cracked the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-27-2008, 11:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,679
Posted By Jim Wickham
Yeah crotch rockets are fun. I'm on my 3rd...

Yeah crotch rockets are fun. I'm on my 3rd Honda... I know I know its not euro but its a nice toy, gets great mileage and handles like it was set on rails.

I can only dream of a Beamer or Duke......
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-27-2008, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 677
Posted By Jim Wickham
I'll fire it up tonight and see if I can notice...

I'll fire it up tonight and see if I can notice bubbles coming out or something.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-27-2008, 10:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 677
Posted By Jim Wickham
1987 Starting harder

My 1987 300d is starting harder than it has in the past and is idling rough/low. I've changed nothing with the IP to cause this behavior. Could this be leaking seals around the Injectors? I see some...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-24-2008, 04:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 786
Posted By Jim Wickham
How difficult is shutoff solenoid on 603?

I have tested my shutoff solenoid on my 603 and it is bad. I purchased a new one... What is the procedure to replace?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-05-2007, 03:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 642
Posted By Jim Wickham
need recommendation for Indy mechanic in Update NY

Just what the subject states. I'm out of time and have other things that need attention that I really know how to do. Wife says its time to put a pro on the job and focus on the things I can take...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-26-2007, 03:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,674
Posted By Jim Wickham
BS I just went through this with my 87......

BS

I just went through this with my 87... did all the same stuff as you did and to no avail..

IT'S POINTING TO PLUGGED CAT... mine did it and this is what you do to test...

1. hope you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-17-2007, 04:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,072
Posted By Jim Wickham
They should replace that with a piece of pipe...

They should replace that with a piece of pipe thats made out of cast just like the rest of the manifold and should replace the first section of your exhaust too.

edit: would be handy on other...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-16-2007, 05:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,154
Posted By Jim Wickham
Any idea what the 1/4 mile time is on that thing?...

Any idea what the 1/4 mile time is on that thing? What mods to the IP? What turbo?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2007, 11:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 713
Posted By Jim Wickham
I know how you guys like a pictorial (87 300d)

Well I've been on here six months or so and decided I should probably post one pic of my car atleast. I'll get some more tomorrow and try to log back in and add them to this post.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2007, 01:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,450
Posted By Jim Wickham
you want a fast gas guzzler with limited quality...

you want a fast gas guzzler with limited quality in fit/finish... go get a Shelby GT500. It'll make your heart thump, but I also have a soft spot for the older Mercedes. I have to admit my 124...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-10-2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,047
Posted By Jim Wickham
What angle do you want the video of the working...

What angle do you want the video of the working 124 sunroof taken from? I'll take a clip with my digital cam corder of the sunroof functioning in my 124 and email it.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-10-2007, 10:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,105
Posted By Jim Wickham
Yeah if you heat the diff cover it should come...

Yeah if you heat the diff cover it should come right out..

Could also try air impact gun that tends to break the bond between aluminum alloys and steel... when you put it back in make sure to use...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-10-2007, 10:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,079
Posted By Jim Wickham
Our first year in our new house. We (my...

Our first year in our new house.

We (my wife and I) built it from the ground up and the central air somehow got extended to the garage.... Only problem is the garage is full of all our furniture...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-09-2007, 04:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 638
Posted By Jim Wickham
How to troubleshoot Automatic CCU in 124

I have the FSM for my car and was looking at the section on troubleshooting the Automatic Climate Control unit. It calls for special tools.

Has anyone done this troubleshooting without these...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-09-2007, 03:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,160
Posted By Jim Wickham
I inadvertently tried this after a week of...

I inadvertently tried this after a week of driving one of my gassers. The 87 fired after only a slightly longer wait than normal and ran rough for just a second or two.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-09-2007, 02:20 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,656
Posted By Jim Wickham
bear with me because I will probably ramble in...

bear with me because I will probably ramble in this reply.

Purchased my first MB diesel last october, with no prior knowledge of such cars. I drove it home and thought to my self "this car is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-09-2007, 01:03 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,730
Posted By Jim Wickham
do you know if the drivers seat is a replacement...

do you know if the drivers seat is a replacement for one on an 87 300d? If so do you still have it?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-09-2007, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 560
Posted By Jim Wickham
WTB W124 drivers seat

my drivers seat in my 124 is shot and leaning like a gangsta. The po must have been on heavy gent. Color not important.
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 07-09-2007, 12:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,314
Posted By Jim Wickham
hope to get that mess cleaned up tonight in the...

hope to get that mess cleaned up tonight in the garage since its supposed to be around 100F here.


MMM central air with a secret vent in the garage that the wife has not seen.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-09-2007, 12:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,843
Posted By Jim Wickham
I found more after a few hours with the test...

I found more after a few hours with the test light.

The black/yellow wire that is the orginal power wire to the becker unit... is hot when the door is open. thru the no1 fuse... On the wiring...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 07-06-2007, 12:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,314
Posted By Jim Wickham
Carnage after radio not working

Attached is the photo of what my 87 300 looked like after I spent the evening trying to undo the evil wiring of the PO.

What a mess
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-04-2007, 10:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,843
Posted By Jim Wickham
found it... combination of some cobbled wiring...

found it... combination of some cobbled wiring and a dead fuse... replaced the fuse and now I have radio everytime the door is closed, and I have hazzards anytime I put them on.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-04-2007, 08:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,843
Posted By Jim Wickham
I have an update. Got the radio working...

I have an update.

Got the radio working with the doors closed. Until I turn on the Hazzards, then it powers off and the hazzards don't work at all until I open the door back up.

I have two...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-03-2007, 09:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,843
Posted By Jim Wickham
Hey I have a manual too but it is more fun and...

Hey I have a manual too but it is more fun and interactive to get information here. especially when the manual is really vague about something.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-03-2007, 12:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,843
Posted By Jim Wickham
looks like the voltmeter and I will be spending...

looks like the voltmeter and I will be spending tomorrow evening together.

Thanks again guys for the help
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-02-2007, 03:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 726
Posted By Jim Wickham
Climate Control in the W124 (87)

In my 87 300d I see the PO installed a toggle switch to control the fan and no matter where I put the little wheel on the left I get hot air from the system. seems to switch where I can put the air...
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