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Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2017, 12:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,829
Posted By 300GD
Just for reference, I recently replaced the glow...

Just for reference, I recently replaced the glow plugs on my '95 E300 and along with that, pulled the injectors and sent them to forum member Greazzer for rebuilding. I also changed the fuel...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-13-2017, 05:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,866
Posted By 300GD
For those with the 2005-06 CDIs, the car sounds...

For those with the 2005-06 CDIs, the car sounds great, but I was wondering if you could share your experiences of the cars' general reliability? I had read that Mercedes went through a dark period...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-13-2017, 02:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,775
Posted By 300GD
I agree; once the injector is seated, there isn't...

I agree; once the injector is seated, there isn't much wiggle room at all. The tightening torque rises very quickly from that point.

This is an old thread, but in searching for the torque spec...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-27-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,163
Posted By 300GD
That's an interesting idea. Fortunately in my...

That's an interesting idea. Fortunately in my case I didn't have to use a nut after all. Thinking back over the whole job, I was able to back all of the glow plugs out the first day (while the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-24-2016, 08:53 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,163
Posted By 300GD
Okay thanks! It definitely is a juggling act...

Okay thanks! It definitely is a juggling act dealing with these stuck plugs. Most of mine have been squeaking and/or crack-crack-cracking in protest as they were turned. Strangely though, I had...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-24-2016, 08:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,163
Posted By 300GD
Just now checking back in on the forum, and was...

Just now checking back in on the forum, and was surprised to see your comment! I had just had the same idea a few hours ago, and in fact I had come to the conclusion that this might be my only...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-22-2016, 05:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,163
Posted By 300GD
Thanks for the input, and I agree this is one...

Thanks for the input, and I agree this is one screwed up job! Almost makes me wish I could swap this motor out for a good old OM617.

Could you elaborate on what you were saying about using slight...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-22-2016, 01:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,163
Posted By 300GD
Last weekend I tried the glow plug removal on my...

Last weekend I tried the glow plug removal on my car (95 E300). At the end of the ordeal I was left with #1 and #6 plugs fully unscrewed, but still stuck in the head. I removed the stuff that was...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 07-01-2015, 07:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 895
Posted By 300GD
Thanks! I honestly do like this car a lot.

Thanks! I honestly do like this car a lot.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 06-30-2015, 10:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 895
Posted By 300GD
1987 300D super nice, low miles - Alabama

Regrettably, I need to sell my 87 300D. I have way too many vehicles (eight) and it's been driving me crazy trying to keep up with all of them. Time to make some tough choices.

I bought this car...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 04-18-2015, 11:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 815
Posted By 300GD
OM617.95 engine/trans - free (AL)

I have an OM617 turbo engine with auto transmission that I no longer need, and I have lost the space to store. I bought it several years ago but never got around to using it. In fact I never even...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 04-29-2014, 10:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,736
Posted By 300GD
PM sent

PM sent
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,676
Posted By 300GD
That sounds absolutely awesome. I'm so jealous! ...

That sounds absolutely awesome. I'm so jealous! It must be so beautiful and peaceful there.

I have to agree with others here that the OM617 may not be enough engine for you, given your HP and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-06-2014, 11:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,676
Posted By 300GD
That, plus the price premium of diesel fuel...

That, plus the price premium of diesel fuel nowadays, plus the 8 quarts of oil per oil change, plus fuel additive to help today's ULSD with lubricity...do you even save on operating costs by driving...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-06-2014, 09:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,676
Posted By 300GD
I agree. The OM617 was an engineering masterpiece...

I agree. The OM617 was an engineering masterpiece from a reliability/durability standpoint. It was all-mechanical and featured all-cast-iron construction. I believe it was the last Mercedes diesel...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2014, 11:24 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,043
Posted By 300GD
Well said, Jim. Even within a single model run,...

Well said, Jim. Even within a single model run, there can be a significant difference. At the moment I have both early and late W124s. Although I prefer the responsiveness of the OM603 in the '87,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2014, 11:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,165
Posted By 300GD
Nice write-up. Do you know either a build date...

Nice write-up. Do you know either a build date or chassis serial number which would have been the cutoff for those 201-style aft bushings in the LCA?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2014, 01:57 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,823
Posted By 300GD
Interesting project; thanks for sharing. Good to...

Interesting project; thanks for sharing. Good to see an OM617 in there vs. another 4BT. It's interesting, too, how many of us cruiserheads turn up over here on the shop forum! What model was that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-19-2014, 02:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,471
Posted By 300GD
^ Suggested edits. I'm not snobbish about going...

^ Suggested edits. I'm not snobbish about going to the stealer or anything; heck I do my own maintenance anyway whenever I can. But the other places I checked told me they couldn't do it. So I'm not...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2014, 11:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,471
Posted By 300GD
I just went through this with my E300 too,...

I just went through this with my E300 too, although in my case I had only replaced one tie rod. I tried to match the length of the old part, but to my surprise, the steering wheel was offset about...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2014, 11:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,067
Posted By 300GD
Are those 1998 fan parts supposed to make the...

Are those 1998 fan parts supposed to make the engine run cooler, or is there some other reason for the retrofit? This is a timely discussion for me, as I'm another newcomer to the OM603 club.

To...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-18-2014, 06:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,233
Posted By 300GD
Any difference in parts availability between...

Any difference in parts availability between these two cars?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-13-2014, 10:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,012
Posted By 300GD
You guys are right about the use of the parking...

You guys are right about the use of the parking brake. However, in this case, even on a very slight slope where you wouldn't normally think to apply the parking brake in most cars, the car will roll...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-13-2014, 03:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,012
Posted By 300GD
My car does this too, yet There doesn't seem to...

My car does this too, yet There doesn't seem to be any noticeable slop during gear selection (P-R-N-D), which seems odd.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-05-2011, 10:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,065
Posted By 300GD
Same here - I tried PM and e-mail too but no...

Same here - I tried PM and e-mail too but no response.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2011, 10:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,243
Posted By 300GD
When I put the 617 turbo engine in my '85 300D...

When I put the 617 turbo engine in my '85 300D (which being a Euro, originally had the non-turbo engine), I discovered I could no longer fit the engine shocks. When driving the car, there is no...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2010, 10:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,904
Posted By 300GD
A vehicle under 25 years old would also have to...

A vehicle under 25 years old would also have to be federalized (modified to meet USDOT/NHTSA specs for emissions and safety) before it can be legally registered here. I doubt you want to get...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-09-2010, 08:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,904
Posted By 300GD
Not much G info on this forum; you might try the...

Not much G info on this forum; you might try the G-class forum at pointedthree (http://forum.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=57).

I'd be wary of the "not too rusted" part unless...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-07-2010, 08:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,912
Posted By 300GD
Alloy. ...

Alloy.

http://64.90.169.191/applications/automotive/brake.html

http://www.fedhillusa.com/
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-29-2010, 11:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,159
Posted By 300GD
My experience with my 300D supports this...

My experience with my 300D supports this viewpoint. And mine is a Euro model, with manual everything -- much simpler mechanically than a U.S. model. I'll admit, I acquired it with lots of deferred...
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