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Forum: Diesel Discussion Yesterday, 09:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 28
Posted By Sugar Bear
Unplug the sending unit and turn on the key, the...

Unplug the sending unit and turn on the key, the gauge should read fully pegged. Ground the wire, the gauge should read full cold. If both of the above occur the gauge and wire are good. This leaves...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-15-2024, 08:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 153
Posted By Sugar Bear
When you polish it (not wax) if the rag becomes...

When you polish it (not wax) if the rag becomes the color of the car, then no clear coat. If the rag does not become the color of the car it has clear coat.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-14-2024, 03:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 123
Posted By Sugar Bear
If the head is removed, leak test the valves. If...

If the head is removed, leak test the valves. If they leak test good remove them, inspect the valve faces, seats and guides and if they are good put it back together with new seals. If something is...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-07-2024, 10:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 118
Posted By Sugar Bear
If you search online refer to it as the "diesel...

If you search online refer to it as the "diesel injection pump" not the fuel distributor you'll find more accurate information. There are fuel distributors, injection pumps and carburetors on MBZ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-07-2024, 08:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 266
Posted By Sugar Bear
Use something like dynamat that is foil faced and...

Use something like dynamat that is foil faced and sound deadening.
Forum: Tech Help 04-06-2024, 08:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 196
Posted By Sugar Bear
IMO, 10k oil change intervals are far too long...

IMO, 10k oil change intervals are far too long especially concerning timing chain life. I suggest 5k or annual (whichever comes first) oil changes with filter to prevent timing chain stretch and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-02-2024, 02:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 692
Posted By Sugar Bear
It ran on oil: so yes the oil sealed the rings...

It ran on oil: so yes the oil sealed the rings but I'm still having trouble accepting that it ran, maintenance was performed and now it doesn't. Compression doesn't suddenly get bad evenly. My guess...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-01-2024, 08:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 692
Posted By Sugar Bear
Check the engine # for applicability before...

Check the engine # for applicability before ordering parts. Do you know if the engine is original to the car?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-01-2024, 07:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 692
Posted By Sugar Bear
How many miles on the engine? The #s seem evenly...

How many miles on the engine? The #s seem evenly low which could point to a gauge inaccuracy. Low compression all around can be valve timing, was the valve timing confirmed to be correct?
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-01-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 813
Posted By Sugar Bear
Great news, good find!

Great news, good find!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-31-2024, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 202
Posted By Sugar Bear
Valvoline 75W-90 Syn Gear Lube

Valvoline 75W-90 Syn Gear Lube
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-28-2024, 04:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 375
Posted By Sugar Bear
Could you see if the strainer in the bottom of...

Could you see if the strainer in the bottom of the tank was clean? Unlikely but look for any kinked/bent fuel line and/or hoses.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-28-2024, 03:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 212
Posted By Sugar Bear
Fine as in no air?... probably. They should be...

Fine as in no air?... probably. They should be bled anyway as maintenance to keep the brake fluid free of corrosion causing moisture. If the rears were flushed recently and none of the lines were...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-28-2024, 01:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 375
Posted By Sugar Bear
Mahle, Hengst or genuine MBZ. What primary...

Mahle, Hengst or genuine MBZ.

What primary filter are you using?

Might be worth pulling the first aid kit and the sending unit to look down into the tank to see if their is crud on the bottom....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-28-2024, 11:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 423
Posted By Sugar Bear
ATF is my "go to" for this type of maintenance....

ATF is my "go to" for this type of maintenance. It is in a squeeze type 3oz. needle oiler, gets the oil exactly where it is needed. If the EBrake is sticky now, penetrating oil may be better first...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-27-2024, 10:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 212
Posted By Sugar Bear
Please provide more detail...pressure...

Please provide more detail...pressure bleeding?...precise location of leak?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-27-2024, 07:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 423
Posted By Sugar Bear
On these cars lack of lubrication and lack of use...

On these cars lack of lubrication and lack of use contribute to parking brakes seizing. From inside the car find the brake cable and allow THIN oil to run down the cable into the casing, do this each...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-26-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 306
Posted By Sugar Bear
Consider replacing the plugged hard line, I don't...

Consider replacing the plugged hard line, I don't think you'll be able to get it 100% clean and it will present problems in the future. Check to see if NiCop lines are ok to use with diesel fuel, if...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2024, 08:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 809
Posted By Sugar Bear
If you don't have a lift and the engine could use...

If you don't have a lift and the engine could use a re-seal I'd suggest pulling the engine and transmission as an assembly. You probably already know this but the hood can stay in place.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-25-2024, 04:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 243
Posted By Sugar Bear
Put jack stands under the car for safety supports...

Put jack stands under the car for safety supports in addition to the ramps, don't rely only on the ramps.

Try what Jim recommends after safely blocking up the car, it should work. Favor the...
Forum: Tech Help 03-24-2024, 02:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 173
Posted By Sugar Bear
I doubt the Febi PS fluid hardened the seals in...

I doubt the Febi PS fluid hardened the seals in two weeks, IMO they were already bad. I'd be satisfied with either Febi or Pentosin. Change the filter and any hoses that are questionable at the same...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-24-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 163
Posted By Sugar Bear
I'm not familiar with the OM642. If the turbo has...

I'm not familiar with the OM642. If the turbo has failed on any engine my concern would be running it with debris in the oil and oiling system which could cause other major engine damage.

Towing...
Forum: Tech Help 03-22-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 241
Posted By Sugar Bear
Does the alternator/charge light work? IIRC it...

Does the alternator/charge light work? IIRC it has to work to energize the field.
Forum: Tech Help 03-22-2024, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 241
Posted By Sugar Bear
X2 as Rob says take the alternator to an...

X2 as Rob says take the alternator to an electrical shop for testing OR replace the voltage regulator first, it is inexpensive and easy to do. I've had several fail through the years and they would...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-21-2024, 01:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 140
Posted By Sugar Bear
I'm pretty sure it just pushes into the hole in...

I'm pretty sure it just pushes into the hole in the piston. Its purpose is to protect the rubber boot/dust seal on the caliper piston. Replacement or rebuild of that caliper should be done as the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-21-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 238
Posted By Sugar Bear
Can it be carefully filed smooth?

Can it be carefully filed smooth?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-17-2024, 05:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 809
Posted By Sugar Bear
My guess is yes to something in the valve body....

My guess is yes to something in the valve body. If unable to find a specific mechanical problem I'd try TransX if it was mine.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-16-2024, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 363
Posted By Sugar Bear
Agree with change the ATF and filter. Drain both...

Agree with change the ATF and filter. Drain both the converter and the pan. Check the condition of the rubber cooler hoses at the radiator and replace as needed. Do not flush the transmission, just...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-16-2024, 08:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 363
Posted By Sugar Bear
When was it serviced last? Is it driven regularly...

When was it serviced last? Is it driven regularly or does it sit for extended periods?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-15-2024, 03:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 299
Posted By Sugar Bear
Search on resetting the memory for the...

Search on resetting the memory for the transmission back to factory specs. Look for a video, it involves cycling the ignition key/fob and the accelerator pedal in a specific sequence.
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