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Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-11-2015, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By thebern
Leaking ignition switch?

On an '82 240D: vehicle will not shut off, need to to use the under hood red lever, vacuum test leads to the ignition switch. After vehicle is shut off I can hear a hissing from behind the instrument...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-05-2014, 06:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,429
Posted By thebern
If it is dry and chalky it's oxidation. I have...

If it is dry and chalky it's oxidation. I have used peanut butter and/or mayonnaise to moisturize the trim pieces bringing them back to a blacker semigloss look. Lasts about 3months. Or try 'back to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-10-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 791
Posted By thebern
Glow plug nut and stud

The 82 240D was getting difficult to start and at least one glow plug is bad. I adjusted the valves and starting is much easier.
I went to do the gp's and the threaded stud turns with the nut on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-09-2011, 01:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 962
Posted By thebern
chances?

You have a 50/50 chance of getting it right. Better than roulette!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2011, 10:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,004
Posted By thebern
spilt beer

No my engines aren't that smooth. I spill enough beer on the engine when it's not running and don't want to take the chance of breaking fine crystal in there. Heck, my dentures fall out at red lights...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-01-2011, 11:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,243
Posted By thebern
I've checked....

Glow plugs, valves adjusted 15k ago, fuel filters. Have not checked fuel injector timing, need to look that one up. Will check shut off valve saturday-weather permitting
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-31-2011, 07:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,243
Posted By thebern
suddenly, hard starting

Would a vacuum leak cause hard starting? My 240 is all of a sudden hard to start for none of the normal obvious reasons.

Thanks up front,
Bernie
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-05-2011, 01:53 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,433
Posted By thebern
see my post

'hit one deer one hit me' I did get lucky and deer things are lucky or unlucky. It doesn't matter what you drive, they can't tell a Smart Car from a Hummer. My drive is 30 miles and 20 of it is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-05-2011, 01:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,274
Posted By thebern
Hit one deer, one hit me

Driving home Friday morning at 12:45 a few mph under the limit two deer appeared from my left. I hit the skidders and hit the first one at about 10 mph launching him (?) 15 feet forward. D.O.Landing....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-11-2010, 10:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,032
Posted By thebern
Wanting this model for a 1st car and 'not running...

Wanting this model for a 1st car and 'not running with the crowd' exhibits class.

Study this forum and then ask yourself: what do I want and what do I need. Do you have the place, time and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2010, 01:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 851
Posted By thebern
It's not the pedal

I recieved a new accelerator pedal today from Phil (thanks and fast too). The problem is actually the floor board mount that rusted out at the bottom of the pedal. So half of the mount thing is in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-27-2010, 01:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 851
Posted By thebern
broken accelator pedal

Hello all,

Today the accellerator pedal broke in my '82 240D at the pivot/hinge on the floorboard. I had no time to investigate (work). I could drive it with out the pedal but that does not seem...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-05-2010, 12:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,128
Posted By thebern
JB weld

Whoever,

If it is not 'gone'. remove and disassemble. Clean with dremel to roughen surfaces. Line f/w mount with seran or wax paper. Use JB weld and secure.
Remove and file/sand to smooth and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2010, 11:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,548
Posted By thebern
axle shaft seal removal

Hey all,

For the life of me I cannot remove the axle shaft seals (2) from the differential. I have tried scrrewdrivers, claw hammer at all possible angles. They won't budge! Have destroyed one,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-09-2010, 03:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 491
Posted By thebern
Brakes still not releasing

Thanks for opening this thread,

I have replaced the rear flexible brake lines, calipers and pads. Car is still on jack stands waiting for some other stuff before final assembly and lowering. Brake...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-17-2010, 11:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,410
Posted By thebern
I paid.....

$1000 for my 84 CD. Needs some work and paint. Figuring about another grand of parts and work before paint.

Bernie
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-14-2010, 12:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 790
Posted By thebern
same here

Trust me, it doesnot and cannot fix itself! What I believe happens is that once it starts to 'slip' it will continue to do so until the seasonal tempurature change. Since different metals expand and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-29-2010, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,112
Posted By thebern
Timing chain or vacuum pump?

Upon start up there is an intermittant noise that sounds like a ball bearing banging around in a metal can (very loud). The noise levels out as rpm increases, but is still there. I have parked the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-19-2010, 02:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 757
Posted By thebern
300 CD photos soon.....

if I can figure out how. Be gentle, I was born with an Abacus, grew up using a slide rule and have a one kilobite brain in a 500 gb world.

The '84 300CD (174,000) I posted about awhile back...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-19-2010, 02:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 842
Posted By thebern
Vacuum pump noise?

Started down the road and heard a new/strange noise. Went right back home and heard what sounds like a ball bearing banging around in a metal can. The past few months I heard a pecular sound when...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-13-2010, 02:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,995
Posted By thebern
looking at an 84 300CD

Hey All,

I have not posted for some time as my concerns of my 240d have been searched and or answered. Thanks to all.

Two years ago I nearly bought a 300CD, but the seller sold it to his...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 08-30-2009, 10:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,396
Posted By thebern
body mount for door strap

Drill between the protruding thingies that the pin goes through. The mount is only as wide and long as the 'thingies'. My repair was was on the front passenger door. Be carefull and check to see what...
Forum: Events & Gatherings 03-04-2009, 12:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,669
Posted By thebern
In NC

Knotts Island, NC or way south Virginia Beach.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-23-2007, 08:51 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 10,965
Posted By thebern
I'm here, just quietly!

I got a new job 10 months ago and was recently promoted to Q.A. tech. Don't post much, as almost every thing I need to know can be found in the 'search'. when this GTG is finalized I plan on being...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2007, 05:31 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 10,965
Posted By thebern
From Knotts Island...

If it is only 92 miles from Suffolk VA, it is about 130 from here. If date is right I'll be there.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-29-2006, 09:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 847
Posted By thebern
Welcome to the site

Most all of your concerns and fixes for them have probably been addressed, using the 'search' will resolve most of your inquires. But please feel free to ask and offer help.

thebern
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-06-2006, 03:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,013
Posted By thebern
Astronomy anyone?

Recently (early x-mas gift) bought an orion skyquest xt8 telescope. Are there any other members OUT THERE into astronomy ?



thebern
Forum: Events & Gatherings 11-14-2005, 04:29 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,789
Posted By thebern
Great time!

Thanks Russ for putting this idea forward and getting it to happen. I enjoyed the problem solving and finger pointing under all the hoods. It was also good therapy for me as the three hour drive and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-11-2005, 10:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,740
Posted By thebern
rivets

might hold for awhile. The pillar would need to be countersunk and a flush rivet lnstalled for clearance. Probably wont have enouhg surface tension to accept the pressure and stress of the doors...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2005, 03:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,740
Posted By thebern
caution about welding that bracket

there are vacuum lines behind those brackets and they will melt causing all sorts of vacuum fun. I have posted about my own experience with this before. Drill a hole or two and 'pool' weld it in...
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