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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

11-17-2012, 01:44 PM

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FS '85 MB 300CD- Sharp!

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Posted By binder123

FS '85 MB 300CD- Sharp!

SOLD! Thanks for the interest, and thanks to Peach Parts, I had folks from Washington DC, St Louis MO, San Antonio TX all interested. It is a nice car, and I'm glad it went to someone who's also an...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-16-2012, 05:00 PM

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Aux fan resistor- '87 300sdl

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Posted By binder123

Aux fan resistor- '87 300sdl

My aux radiator fan isn't working on low w/ the A/C on. With other MBs I've always been able to short the wires at the reciever/dryer and the fan will come on low, and in fact I have at times left...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-25-2012, 03:32 PM

Replies: 23

Oil Leak 300 SDL, Any Ideas?

Views: 2,826

Posted By binder123

Mine didn't say Pierburg or have any casting...

Mine didn't say Pierburg or have any casting marks or grind marks at all. It had a Febi- Germany sticker on it. The box did say Made in Germany, but who knows for sure. The screws in the top cover...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-25-2012, 12:10 PM

Replies: 23

Oil Leak 300 SDL, Any Ideas?

Views: 2,826

Posted By binder123

Replaced the vacuum pump, oil leak is gone! ...

Replaced the vacuum pump, oil leak is gone! Thanks for the tips guys, it was really leaking! The internals looked good, bearings are smooth and all parts were intact. I used the "dam" gasket as...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-13-2012, 09:33 PM

Replies: 23

Oil Leak 300 SDL, Any Ideas?

Views: 2,826

Posted By binder123

Thank you sir! Very good information. I'll call...

Thank you sir! Very good information. I'll call Phil first thing Monday and get parts coming, I'm needing several other things as well.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-13-2012, 07:40 PM

Replies: 23

Oil Leak 300 SDL, Any Ideas?

Views: 2,826

Posted By binder123

Yep, it's the vacuum pump. Up in the air, with...

Yep, it's the vacuum pump. Up in the air, with the lower panel off, it's dripping pretty good, looks like right out of the pump.

Any trick to replacing? It's the original I'm pretty sure, so I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-10-2012, 09:40 AM

Replies: 23

Oil Leak 300 SDL, Any Ideas?

Views: 2,826

Posted By binder123

Thanks for the ideas! I'll hopefully have time...

Thanks for the ideas! I'll hopefully have time to investigate it closer this weekend. It's definitely engine oil, and everthing in that area is soaked. It doesn't look like the front main, or the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-09-2012, 10:08 PM

Replies: 23

Oil Leak 300 SDL, Any Ideas?

Views: 2,826

Posted By binder123

Oil Leak 300 SDL, Any Ideas?

I've owned this 1987 300SDL for just over a year now, put on about 45,000 very trouble-free miles. This car has been taken good care of since new, and has all the records to show it. It's a very...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-09-2010, 03:30 PM

Replies: 10

MB specialized transmission shop in DFW area??

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Posted By binder123

Clint McBride @ Clint's Transmissions rebuilt the...

Clint McBride @ Clint's Transmissions rebuilt the transmission in my 300sdl before I bought it. 5428 Jacksboro Hwy, Ft Worth TX 817-625-4851

It works real good, no issues, no drips, no seepage....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-21-2010, 10:55 AM

Replies: 3

'87 300sdl gauge problems

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Posted By binder123

'87 300sdl gauge problems

Last night when driving my '87 300sdl, the gauges all went dead. Everything was working correctly, all gauges working. We had to make a stop, and turned on the 4-way flashers. When we went to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-10-2009, 11:49 AM

Replies: 77

Poll: 722.3 in '81-'85 turbodiesels W123 and W126

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Posted By binder123

85 300CD

My '85 300CD always starts out in first.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-25-2009, 10:59 PM

Replies: 13

'76 300d stalled and won't restart

Views: 1,084

Posted By binder123

Yes, he says it wasn't run low on oil, and in...

Yes, he says it wasn't run low on oil, and in fact still shows full on the dipstick. I'm interested to get there myself and check it out. I'll post what I find out. I just wanted to ask for ideas,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-25-2009, 10:09 AM

Replies: 13

'76 300d stalled and won't restart

Views: 1,084

Posted By binder123

I sure didn't think it would- isn't the shut-off...

I sure didn't think it would- isn't the shut-off valve vacuum operated?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-25-2009, 08:32 AM

Replies: 13

'76 300d stalled and won't restart

Views: 1,084

Posted By binder123

'76 300d stalled and won't restart

I'm going to look at a '76 300d this weekend. The car is supposed to be all original, 2-owner car with only 90K actual miles, no rust (and not much paint left). Here's the problem, as described by...

Forum: Great Plains & Rocky Mountains - US (CO,IA,KS,MO,MT,ND,NE,SD,WY)

11-16-2009, 08:57 PM

Replies: 0

Excellent MB shops in Lincoln

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Posted By binder123

Excellent MB shops in Lincoln

If you're needing an excellent independent shop in Lincoln, I'd sure recommend Fayad Auto Service. Mike Fayad, the owner is very familar w/ MBs, gas or diesel, and has done work for me for 20+...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-15-2009, 08:53 PM

Replies: 47

Not Charging - Non-MB

Views: 3,164

Posted By binder123

Here's the deal

Those Leece-Neville alternators are pretty universal, you can get them at about any truck dealership. My experience (over 24 yrs in the school bus business- I'm a dealer) has been that at least one...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-10-2009, 09:09 PM

Replies: 28

The Official Audiovox CCS-100 Install Thread

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Posted By binder123

124 install

I installed the Audiovox on my 93 300d today. It's the second unit I've installed on a MB (also on my 85 300CD). I used the connections just as described on this thread, and everything works fine....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-06-2009, 10:57 AM

Replies: 13

Can I rebuild this transmission? Should I?

Views: 2,618

Posted By binder123

You're right, you typically can and will see the...

You're right, you typically can and will see the major problems like worn clutches and scored bearings. I guess I'm just cautious and would be concerned that I'm just repairing the resulting...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-06-2009, 08:25 AM

Replies: 13

Can I rebuild this transmission? Should I?

Views: 2,618

Posted By binder123

Go for it!

Do you kow the current condition of the transmission? Is it working OK now?

While I'm no transmission expert, I have gone through several automatics and had fine results. If the transmission has...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-01-2009, 07:25 PM

Replies: 15

93 W124 2.5 300d

Views: 1,938

Posted By binder123

Here's an update!

Just an update on my low "high speed" power.

As the weather turned colder (it froze here the other night) the '93 300d was starting a little rougher, and I could tell I had at least one glowplug...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-23-2009, 05:51 PM

Replies: 35

Tried B20 for the first time. Didnt' like it.

Views: 3,625

Posted By binder123

I just wish Biodiesel was more available here...

I just wish Biodiesel was more available here (Nebraska). I've only been able to get it a couple of places. My diesels all run quieter with even B5. This includes my '85 300cd, '93 300d, '02 Ford...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-23-2009, 10:05 AM

Replies: 6

Need Cruise Control for 1979 300D

Views: 841

Posted By binder123

I didn't use the blue wire either, and mine works...

I didn't use the blue wire either, and mine works just fine.

Since your car didn't have factory cruise, I assume you used the switch that came with the kit? I believe it has a green light on it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-13-2009, 12:10 PM

Replies: 6

Need Cruise Control for 1979 300D

Views: 841

Posted By binder123

Yes, it is a complete kit, so if you don't...

Yes, it is a complete kit, so if you don't already have a switch, it comes with one that you can mount on the dash. Everything else is included as well, including a speed sensor that you attach to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-12-2009, 09:46 PM

Replies: 6

Need Cruise Control for 1979 300D

Views: 841

Posted By binder123

I installed an Audiovox cruise control system on...

I installed an Audiovox cruise control system on my 85 300cd and it was the best $110 I've spent. I've replaced the factory cc amp several times, and could only get a year or so before the cruise...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-12-2009, 01:40 PM

Replies: 15

93 W124 2.5 300d

Views: 1,938

Posted By binder123

Thanks! I think this is my plan, I'll remove the...

Thanks! I think this is my plan, I'll remove the intake manifold and crossover, and tank them in my solvent tank overnight. That should clean out the gunk/carbon/oil. I've already removed and...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-12-2009, 09:03 AM

Replies: 15

93 W124 2.5 300d

Views: 1,938

Posted By binder123

Yes, that's where I have the boost gauge plumbed...

Yes, that's where I have the boost gauge plumbed in, right at the ALDA, using a new hose with a "T". Going down the road, if I step down, the boost pressure swiftly pegs out my pressure gauge...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-12-2009, 01:30 AM

Replies: 15

93 W124 2.5 300d

Views: 1,938

Posted By binder123

I'm hoping to have time this weekend to remove...

I'm hoping to have time this weekend to remove the cross-over and intake to check for restriction. I know that when I removed the ALDA hose and fitting, there was considerable gunk as far as I could...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-11-2009, 10:49 AM

Replies: 15

93 W124 2.5 300d

Views: 1,938

Posted By binder123

Even with vacuum at the turbo (so that I get full...

Even with vacuum at the turbo (so that I get full boost for the test), and it smoking slightly, the car is really slow at highway speeds. If you pull out to pass, floor the throttle, the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-10-2009, 11:14 PM

Replies: 15

93 W124 2.5 300d

Views: 1,938

Posted By binder123

93 W124 2.5 300d

Looking for ideas here. My 93 300d starts and runs fantastic, except that it's slow at highway speeds. Off the line, it launches fine (faster than my 85 300cd), it seems to hold the speed fine in...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-11-2009, 12:00 PM

Replies: 41

Diesel Junkyard find!

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Posted By binder123

Back in the 80s and 90s, I used to work on a ton...

Back in the 80s and 90s, I used to work on a ton of Peugeots, and in fact have owned 17 (12 were diesels) of them myself. The local dealer (60 miles away) had a poor service reputation, and folks...

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