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Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-16-2019, 12:19 PM

Replies: 4

Dragging caliper... damn!

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Posted By landev

Thanks all for the response! I already pretty...

Thanks all for the response! I already pretty much knew that the solution that makes sense is to replace the caliper... just wanted a shove. I ordered a new one this morning and will report back on...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-15-2019, 09:19 PM

Replies: 4

Dragging caliper... damn!

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Posted By landev

Dragging caliper... damn!

All,

I replaced most of the brake system ~1.5 year ago on my '96 E300... all seemed to work flawlessly. New rotors, rebuilt calipers, new hoses, new pads, new fluid, blah blah blah. I now...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-01-2018, 05:26 PM

Replies: 18

E300D mystery oil (leak)

Views: 2,696

Posted By landev

Thanks for that tidbit Zulfiqar! BTW......

Thanks for that tidbit Zulfiqar!

BTW... torque specs for tensioner (according to Star manual: 80nm)

Thanks all!

-l-

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-26-2018, 07:19 PM

Replies: 18

E300D mystery oil (leak)

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Posted By landev

I'm guessing that it's the body of the beast...

I'm guessing that it's the body of the beast itself that's leaking. I wrapped the foil around very tightly and zip-tied it securely and the hollow bit where I had stuffed the paper towel was fairly...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-24-2018, 08:51 PM

Replies: 18

E300D mystery oil (leak)

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Posted By landev

OK... it appears that Sixto hit it on the head. ...

OK... it appears that Sixto hit it on the head. I wrapped the chain tensioner in paper towel, then aluminum foil and then secured it with a zip tie. I did the daily commute and just checked. No...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-21-2018, 03:02 PM

Replies: 18

E300D mystery oil (leak)

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Posted By landev

Looks like dirty engine oil. Don't know if the...

Looks like dirty engine oil. Don't know if the "dirty color" is from the engine compartment or if it is indeed engine oil. I'm fairly certain it's not transmission oil... no red tinge at all...
...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-21-2018, 02:31 PM

Replies: 18

E300D mystery oil (leak)

Views: 2,696

Posted By landev

Thanks all for the input. t_walgamuth: PS...

Thanks all for the input.

t_walgamuth: PS actually was one of my first suspicions. I discarded this (may need to re-investigate) as I replaced the rack ~ 4 months ago. I know it's not coming...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-20-2018, 08:03 PM

Replies: 18

E300D mystery oil (leak)

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Posted By landev

Some visuals

Sixto: No oil in the air intake hose. I checked this first... was worried about blow-by... it's dry. I'll have to look again for a trans cooler line when I go back down to the shop.

I wiped the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-19-2018, 02:40 PM

Replies: 18

E300D mystery oil (leak)

Views: 2,696

Posted By landev

Thank you for the responses! Sixto: I...

Thank you for the responses!

Sixto: I thought of a transmission cooler issue, however with the limited crawling around I did I could not find any cooler other than the radiator. I checked the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-18-2018, 11:14 PM

Replies: 18

E300D mystery oil (leak)

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Posted By landev

E300D mystery oil (leak)

My E300 has developed an oil leak that has me completely baffled. There is oil on the intake tubing that leads from the front grill to the air filter box (none in the box, thank god!), also oil...

Forum: Tech Help

09-07-2017, 08:59 PM

Replies: 5

Brake fluid boner... some help with flushing needed

Views: 1,077

Posted By landev

Thanks much for your replies Mxfrank and 97...

Thanks much for your replies Mxfrank and 97 SL320. This is my first brake job on a car... most experience has been on motorcycles and this is my daily driver in the winter, so I'm a bit sheepish...

Forum: Tech Help

09-07-2017, 07:56 PM

Replies: 5

Brake fluid boner... some help with flushing needed

Views: 1,077

Posted By landev

Brake fluid boner... some help with flushing needed

Well, I finally got to installing my new rear calipers my W210. Didn't seem like a bad job at all... fairly straightforward. I did however pull a major boner when I was done and mistakenly followed...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

08-25-2017, 05:52 PM

Replies: 0

Pair of new ATE rear calipers W210 X Chassis

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Posted By landev

Pair of new ATE rear calipers W210 X Chassis

I mistakenly purchased a couple (left and right) Ate rear brake calipers a couple of years ago that don't fit my chassis. I just went to install and found them to have the single retaining pin...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-03-2016, 04:36 PM

Replies: 22

Smoking 1984 300D... lots of clues?

Views: 2,835

Posted By landev

Well, I finally had some time to dig into this...

Well, I finally had some time to dig into this further! New Year's Day afforded the chance to take take Barry's advice... I stuck a paper towel in the injector's hole and cranked the engine. No oil...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-05-2015, 02:16 PM

Replies: 22

Smoking 1984 300D... lots of clues?

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Posted By landev

How about placing a clean paper towel over the...

How about placing a clean paper towel over the injector hole and seeing if it gets covered with oil? I'm out here by myself and have no one to help with this.

Thanks!

-l-

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-03-2015, 11:23 PM

Replies: 22

Smoking 1984 300D... lots of clues?

Views: 2,835

Posted By landev

As the weekend is coming up, I'll see if I can't...

As the weekend is coming up, I'll see if I can't do this test. I'm curious as to how this is done with regards to the fuel supply. I imagine the supply needs to be capped somehow as does the return...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-29-2015, 03:20 PM

Replies: 22

Smoking 1984 300D... lots of clues?

Views: 2,835

Posted By landev

Thanks for the thoughts Barry... will attend to...

Thanks for the thoughts Barry... will attend to some testing, perhaps next weekend as time permits.

The interior of the car is consistent with the odometer reading... i.e. the steering...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-28-2015, 07:00 PM

Replies: 22

Smoking 1984 300D... lots of clues?

Views: 2,835

Posted By landev

Well... I hadn't planned on dealing with this...

Well... I hadn't planned on dealing with this today... just a few spare minutes on my hands, so I pulled the injectors. There is some oil on the seat of the injector hole nearest the front of the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-28-2015, 03:02 PM

Replies: 22

Smoking 1984 300D... lots of clues?

Views: 2,835

Posted By landev

Well, I've finally had some time to devote to...

Well, I've finally had some time to devote to this project and appreciate all your help on this. I think it may be a bit of a drawn out process to attend to the vacuum leak as I can only hear it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-17-2015, 12:11 AM

Replies: 22

Smoking 1984 300D... lots of clues?

Views: 2,835

Posted By landev

Thanks all for the replies. In order... ...

Thanks all for the replies. In order...
Sixto/Stretch: The ALDA is indeed there. I pulled the bajo bolt, all is clean and there seem to be no leaks there nor anywhere on the pump. Though it may...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-16-2015, 12:36 AM

Replies: 22

Smoking 1984 300D... lots of clues?

Views: 2,835

Posted By landev

Smoking 1984 300D... lots of clues?

My '84 300D has recently begun to smoke... 'seems like just as the turbo kicks in. This car has just turned 78K miles, has lots of power and typically idles fine. Lots of clues here, but I can't...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-11-2014, 11:36 PM

Replies: 32

What grade of oil do you use in the winter time?

Views: 4,338

Posted By landev

Rotella T6 5W-40

I use this year around in both my Mercedes Diesels, my BMW LT scooter, JD 970 Tractor, Saber yard tractor, DR field trimmer, Polaris Diesel and Honda Rancher ATVs... virtually in every thing other...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-02-2013, 02:22 PM

Replies: 4

300D transmission fluid change... must it be warm?

Views: 1,283

Posted By landev

Thanks all for the replies...

Indeed it seemed likely only for a warm drain... not warm fill, but new transmissions are out of my price range, so wanted to make sure.

Thanks much!

-l-

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-31-2013, 12:11 AM

Replies: 4

300D transmission fluid change... must it be warm?

Views: 1,283

Posted By landev

300D transmission fluid change... must it be warm?

Greetings,

I've finally gotten the time to pursue changing the transmission fluid on my '96 E300 and found the step-by-step on this site inspiring and easy to follow. After 202K miles, I think...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-27-2012, 04:41 PM

Replies: 4

Squeaky belt... hmmm

Views: 953

Posted By landev

Squeaky belt... hmmm

All,

I replaced the belt on my '96 E300 when I installed a new alternator about a year and a half ago. As of about 5 month ago, there was a squeak developing. I just got the car back from my ex...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-12-2012, 03:10 PM

Replies: 10

Leads on a W123 Euro trailer hitch?

Views: 1,798

Posted By landev

Thanks all for the input on this, and sorry for...

Thanks all for the input on this, and sorry for the late response (been having personal issues as of late!)

The mention of Uhaul by Zeke prompted me to do a search of their site and I came up with...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-04-2012, 05:37 PM

Replies: 10

Leads on a W123 Euro trailer hitch?

Views: 1,798

Posted By landev

Thanks for the link Kerry. However I'm looking...

Thanks for the link Kerry. However I'm looking for the hitch that looks like this:
...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-04-2012, 05:30 PM

Replies: 7

Filter Gook Mystery

Views: 1,375

Posted By landev

Well, I finally had the time to get everything...

Well, I finally had the time to get everything done as far as cleaning out the fuel tank and getting put back in. All soft fuel lines have been changed, new filters, etc.. Squirted some Lucas...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-04-2012, 01:27 PM

Replies: 10

Leads on a W123 Euro trailer hitch?

Views: 1,798

Posted By landev

Leads on a W123 Euro trailer hitch?

All,

'Going through a divorce and losing my pickup, so I'm contemplating putting a hitch on my '84 300DT to pull a small trailer (needed to haul gas and diesel, other small loads.)

Does...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-04-2012, 12:54 PM

Replies: 3

So, what's this cyan colored wire in the trunk of '84 300D?

Views: 735

Posted By landev

Well, I followed the wire as far as I could......

Well, I followed the wire as far as I could... disappeared under the rocker panel and I couldn't find any other indication of it up near the fuse box.

Gritted my teeth and cut it off. ...

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