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Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-06-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 465
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
300 SDL for parts - Detroit

I'm selling my 86 300 SDL whole for parts.

See my listing in the for sale-parts section.
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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-06-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 704
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
FS: 86 300 SDL for parts - Detroit

I'm selling my 86 300 SDL for parts whole. It still runs, but I was told it has a rod knock a year ago so I parked it in the garage and have not started it up since. It has tons of valuable parts....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-09-2011, 12:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,118
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
This is a video I made last week, I think it is...

This is a video I made last week, I think it is louder now. The thing is with this sound, it is hard to hear from a video. That "banging" you hear is now louder.
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Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-08-2011, 11:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,118
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
I didn't check the cam timing. The other day with...

I didn't check the cam timing. The other day with a friend of mine (not Hunter) we took the valve cover off and ran the engine with it off. I thought it sounded like a tapping valve, but it was not...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-08-2011, 10:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,118
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
Something is "banging" down low, probably a rod...

Something is "banging" down low, probably a rod or something. I'd keep this engine for spare parts and take the head off, then I'd be able to see more of what is wrong. It is just cheaper to buy a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-08-2011, 10:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,118
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
Unhappy My Motor is Toast....:(

Well, took my car to Hunter to give it a listen. He says it has major problems, possibly valves hitting pistons. The exact "thing" that is wrong would not be known without tearing the motor apart....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-08-2011, 10:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,452
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
They are supposed to keep oil flow to the top of...

They are supposed to keep oil flow to the top of the engine.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2011, 04:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 694
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
You can probably get the center pipe with...

You can probably get the center pipe with resonator from autopartswarehouse. Ansal or Bosal brand for about $130ish. I just got one for mine, but nobody makes the front pipe for mine anymore :( If...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-05-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,452
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
I'm sure they are metric, but I just don't know...

I'm sure they are metric, but I just don't know the size. I just want to be sure they are exactly right.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-04-2011, 06:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,452
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
So I went to the Dealer parts dept today...

I went to get the 2 o-rings for the oil filter shaft. It takes 2 of them. They only have 1 in stock :mad: So I take the one and order 5 more. I'll have two extra sets this way. I go to replace the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-04-2011, 02:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,056
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
Well, got the new one on. The old one really...

Well, got the new one on. The old one really didn't look bad. It is an 86 and should have had the timing basket removed and a dam gasket installed, which it did not have. It was a newer style pump...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-04-2011, 12:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,056
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
Whew! I bumped the engine with the key and that...

Whew! I bumped the engine with the key and that worked. :D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-04-2011, 12:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,056
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
Help! Vacuum pump replacement!

I forgot to set the engine at top dead center. When I pulled the pump off, it was under tension. I can't put the new pump on because the cam is out and the pump won't lay flat. I don't have the right...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-03-2011, 03:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
Ok, cool. I have not found an exhaust shop yet....

Ok, cool. I have not found an exhaust shop yet. I'm waiting for a new vacuum pump to arrive, I don't want to run the car until I put the new one on.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-03-2011, 02:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
That is very reasonable. Some will balk that it...

That is very reasonable. Some will balk that it is not stainless, but some cars are not worth that. You're lucky they make it... well, on second thought, wait and see. I ordered the front pipe for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2011, 06:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
check autoparts warehouse, brands: Ansa or Bosal....

check autoparts warehouse, brands: Ansa or Bosal. If they still make them. I just got the center pipe with resonator. Nobody and I mean Nobody has the front pipe for mine. Or Timevalve.com for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-30-2011, 06:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,056
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
Wow! cool pic Sixto, I wondered what in looked...

Wow! cool pic Sixto, I wondered what in looked like inside there. Keep us posted Audible, I'm curious to find out what happened.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-30-2011, 03:36 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,139
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
Whatever you buy, just buy one from one of these...

Whatever you buy, just buy one from one of these nuts on here :D Replacing old rubber parts, i.e. ball joints, mounts, etc is expensive. You can end up putting more money into one than it is worth....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-27-2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,993
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
Well, after 10 hours searching on the computer, I...

Well, after 10 hours searching on the computer, I found both pipes, (I think, I hope) Both Bosal. Timevalve wanted like $700.00 for the two pipes! Ouch! I'm sure it's worth it for stainless steel.
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Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-27-2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,993
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
Well, got email this morning from JC Whitney,...

Well, got email this morning from JC Whitney, sorry your order is canceled! If you look at ANSA's offerings and also Timevalve, the center pipe has two offerings "Federal or Non-California" and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-27-2011, 04:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,993
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
Well, mine is an 86 300 SDL, and no cat. Scroll...

Well, mine is an 86 300 SDL, and no cat. Scroll down to 126

http://www.w124performance.com/service/W126/w126CD1/program/Engine/602_603/49-100a.pdf

Center muffler, no cat.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-26-2011, 10:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,993
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
I have just ordered two new exhaust pipes for my...

I have just ordered two new exhaust pipes for my 86 300 SDL. The "front" pipe and the "mid or Rear" pipe. The rear pipe has a resonator. There is not a Cat on a 300 SDL. I have have one hell of a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-26-2011, 07:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,255
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
A super nice one with really low miles sold on...

A super nice one with really low miles sold on e-bay around me for around $7k Your mileage is going to scare allot of people, but I assume you have records for all the stuff you've done. I'd try...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-25-2011, 05:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,275
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
I did a flush. Put synthetic oil in. I'm going to...

I did a flush. Put synthetic oil in. I'm going to replace the o-rings. My exhaust is loud, I have pipes on order. I'm going to wait until my new exhaust is in, it is hard to tell what noise is what...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-25-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,626
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
Thumbs up I just went through literally the exact same...

I just went through literally the exact same thing. And I had to do exactly what you did, grind off the collar. We did it carefully so as not to damage the threads on the main assembly and I was able...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-25-2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,275
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
It never goes away, it is clearly a metallic...

It never goes away, it is clearly a metallic clicking/banging.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-25-2011, 04:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,275
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
The tensioner has been replaced. Belt runs...

The tensioner has been replaced. Belt runs smooth, no problems. It really is a loud tick/banging from about mid-valve cover. I have read that thing about drilling a larger hole, but I have not heard...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2011, 04:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,547
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
power loss

First, I'm no expert. But I had a similar sounding issue with my 86 300 SDL. When I would get up to 70 mph and hit the gas, it would "bog down" and I would slow down to 50 or 60 mph. Eventually, one...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,464
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
Oil leak

Mine has the exact same problem. I think it is coming from the vacuum pump gasket. You need to check and see if yours has been replaced. This thread describes everything you need to know:
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Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,275
Posted By Motorcitydiesel
Noisy lifter on 300 SDL

Hi, I'm new to this forum. I have an 86 300 SDL. 603.xxx motor. I have a quite loud "tapping" or "banging" noise that seems to be coming from under the valve cover. It never goes away. I have done a...
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