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Forum: Southeast - US (AR,AL,FL,GA,KY,LA,MS,NC,SC,TN)

10-22-2012, 07:47 PM

Replies: 23

Over and above the call of duty ~ FL mechanic

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Posted By Nicolasmabru

Will need to save this for later

Will need to save this for later

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-16-2012, 07:03 PM

Replies: 11

Vibration got worse after changing transmission mount 300D and overheating

Views: 3,154

Posted By Nicolasmabru

I'll post a picture of it when I get back home/...

I'll post a picture of it when I get back home/ under the car

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-16-2012, 06:41 PM

Replies: 11

Vibration got worse after changing transmission mount 300D and overheating

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Posted By Nicolasmabru

Mount looks like this but has a bracket that is...

Mount looks like this but has a bracket that is held in place with an Allen screw through the middle 'hole' on the mount 106412

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-16-2012, 06:30 PM

Replies: 11

Vibration got worse after changing transmission mount 300D and overheating

Views: 3,154

Posted By Nicolasmabru

And not sure if this is relevant but I have an...

And not sure if this is relevant but I have an exhaust leak on the bottom portion of the downpipe106409
And my ball joints on the lower control arm are also shot 106410106411

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-16-2012, 06:27 PM

Replies: 11

Vibration got worse after changing transmission mount 300D and overheating

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Posted By Nicolasmabru

This is a ghetto rigged gauge that I installed...

This is a ghetto rigged gauge that I installed to see boost levels one night 106408

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-16-2012, 06:23 PM

Replies: 11

Vibration got worse after changing transmission mount 300D and overheating

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Posted By Nicolasmabru

The shop who did the conversion put green...

The shop who did the conversion put green coolant, I just replaced radiator about 50 miles ago which is why there is just water now, I have blue mb coolant that should be in tomorrow, car is...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-15-2012, 09:58 PM

Replies: 11

Vibration got worse after changing transmission mount 300D and overheating

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Posted By Nicolasmabru

Vibration doesn't change when in neutral. If I...

Vibration doesn't change when in neutral. If I rev, I get the same vibration

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-14-2012, 08:30 PM

Replies: 11

Vibration got worse after changing transmission mount 300D and overheating

Views: 3,154

Posted By Nicolasmabru

Vibration got worse after changing transmission mount 300D and overheating

I have a 1983 240d, I had a motor swap done with a 1982 300D that was purchased solely for that purpose. I used a shop that wasn't particularly familiar with these cars. Engine runs good, tranny...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-28-2012, 11:08 AM

Replies: 10

300d oil leaks and overheating as well as engine knock

Views: 2,214

Posted By Nicolasmabru

Fan clutch is bad.. Rolled up a magazine after my...

Fan clutch is bad.. Rolled up a magazine after my drive to work, put it in the fan and I was able to stop it

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-27-2012, 08:56 PM

Replies: 10

300d oil leaks and overheating as well as engine knock

Views: 2,214

Posted By Nicolasmabru

Had engine at 90 degrees, shut off, fan spun for...

Had engine at 90 degrees, shut off, fan spun for about an extra second making a clicking noise

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-27-2012, 02:06 PM

Replies: 10

300d oil leaks and overheating as well as engine knock

Views: 2,214

Posted By Nicolasmabru

Ohh I will have to look into doing that, I will...

Ohh I will have to look into doing that, I will also check that on the fan the next time I get into the car

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-27-2012, 10:23 AM

Replies: 10

300d oil leaks and overheating as well as engine knock

Views: 2,214

Posted By Nicolasmabru

Bump, any other tips on this?

Bump, any other tips on this?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-27-2012, 09:08 AM

Replies: 5

replace ignition?

Views: 1,051

Posted By Nicolasmabru

If its the same setup as the w123 it was quite a...

If its the same setup as the w123 it was quite a pain, I hired someone to do it, they spent 2-3 hours trying to figure it out when I came back I saw that they were manhandling the car and getting...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-27-2012, 08:45 AM

Replies: 2

W123 300D shift points?

Views: 1,931

Posted By Nicolasmabru

+1 on being careful with the plastic adjuster. I...

+1 on being careful with the plastic adjuster. I broke mine. Also, I never realized what a difference the Bowden cable makes just back it out 2 turns, get in the car and try it out. I had to do is...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-27-2012, 01:20 AM

Replies: 22

MURDER at the boneyard

Views: 3,311

Posted By Nicolasmabru

This thread is depressing.. I hope the 300 broke...

This thread is depressing.. I hope the 300 broke the crusher in the process :(

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-27-2012, 01:11 AM

Replies: 10

300d oil leaks and overheating as well as engine knock

Views: 2,214

Posted By Nicolasmabru

Thanks sixto, I will be checking out that fitting...

Thanks sixto, I will be checking out that fitting tomorrow to see what's going on. As far as the radiator I would be very surprised that its the culprit. I did a descale to the radiator twice...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-27-2012, 12:50 AM

Replies: 10

300d oil leaks and overheating as well as engine knock

Views: 2,214

Posted By Nicolasmabru

Sixto I just realized how dumb that was to post...

Sixto I just realized how dumb that was to post the pics without explaining.. Yea so the left picture is the oil filter housing, I'm sure the line for the oil pressure gauge must have an o ring in it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-27-2012, 12:24 AM

Replies: 10

300d oil leaks and overheating as well as engine knock

Views: 2,214

Posted By Nicolasmabru

300d oil leaks and overheating as well as engine knock

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Those are the 2 main oil leaks that I found. I lifted the car over the weekend and degreased the whole...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-10-2012, 01:43 PM

Replies: 10

Screw with washer in hub w123

Views: 1,423

Posted By Nicolasmabru

Thank you for the heads up

Thank you for the heads up

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-10-2012, 11:06 AM

Replies: 10

Screw with washer in hub w123

Views: 1,423

Posted By Nicolasmabru

Ohh I have the washer back in place and will head...

Ohh I have the washer back in place and will head down to my local Mercedes specialist to order a new washer and torque setting for it

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-10-2012, 02:49 AM

Replies: 10

Screw with washer in hub w123

Views: 1,423

Posted By Nicolasmabru

Thanks guys, played with the axle, all is good!

Thanks guys, played with the axle, all is good!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-10-2012, 12:02 AM

Replies: 10

Screw with washer in hub w123

Views: 1,423

Posted By Nicolasmabru

Will try the tips out once the game is over...

Will try the tips out once the game is over thanks for all of the help, I will keep you guys updated

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-09-2012, 09:33 PM

Replies: 10

Screw with washer in hub w123

Views: 1,423

Posted By Nicolasmabru

Screw with washer in hub w123

I took this screw off thinking that I had to to change the rotor on the rear brakes and now I can't get it to screw back in because it seems too short. Any...

Forum: Tech Help

05-15-2012, 02:10 PM

Replies: 4

W123 300d fog lamps not working

Views: 1,556

Posted By Nicolasmabru

Update: I think my high beams were on.. Smh

Update: I think my high beams were on.. Smh

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-14-2012, 12:35 AM

Replies: 21

83 300d no power after 80mph and engine temps rise past 100

Views: 2,359

Posted By Nicolasmabru

What do you mean by "burp the system"?

What do you mean by "burp the system"?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-14-2012, 12:35 AM

Replies: 21

83 300d no power after 80mph and engine temps rise past 100

Views: 2,359

Posted By Nicolasmabru

When I say overheat I saw the temp rise up to 95...

When I say overheat I saw the temp rise up to 95 when I shut the car down because I'm used to seeing the temp closer to 80-85. Coolant is clean and no coolant in oil. Also coolant level is not going...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-12-2012, 06:10 PM

Replies: 21

83 300d no power after 80mph and engine temps rise past 100

Views: 2,359

Posted By Nicolasmabru

Thanks for the help everyone, I will have the...

Thanks for the help everyone, I will have the differential on my list of things to do, in the meantime I will just let the car cruise at 70 where she's happy. Hopefully that solves that problem, now...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-12-2012, 02:03 PM

Replies: 21

83 300d no power after 80mph and engine temps rise past 100

Views: 2,359

Posted By Nicolasmabru

Arm is now reaching

Arm is now reaching

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-12-2012, 11:11 AM

Replies: 21

83 300d no power after 80mph and engine temps rise past 100

Views: 2,359

Posted By Nicolasmabru

http://img.tapatalk.com/42e57410-6f09-3383.jpg ...

http://img.tapatalk.com/42e57410-6f09-3383.jpg
So this bushing is a little worn giving the IP a little play

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-12-2012, 09:42 AM

Replies: 21

83 300d no power after 80mph and engine temps rise past 100

Views: 2,359

Posted By Nicolasmabru

Sorry bout that, still learning but looks like...

Sorry bout that, still learning but looks like that's the culprit. The differential wasn't changed if I remember correctly. The exhaust is off of the 300 and the radiator also off of the 300 with the...

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