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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 04-12-2023, 10:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 429
Posted By Peter4
1986 300SDL Front Bumper

I am looking for a complete, undamaged front bumper for an 1986 300SDL in great condition, one that has never been in an accident.

Thanks
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-22-2022, 12:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 580
Posted By Peter4
Looking for 1986 300SDL front bumper

As the title indicates I'm looking for a pristine or very good front bumper for a 1986 Mercedes 300SDL. Obviously I am looking for one that has never been in an accident.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,737
Posted By Peter4
it all depends on who's making the aluminum...

it all depends on who's making the aluminum radiator.

There are some really cheap Chinese manufactured ones which are reported to fail after a year or year and 1/2. Some of these use epoxy rather...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-27-2022, 12:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 712
Posted By Peter4
1986 300 SDL Radiator

I need a radiator for a 1986 300 SDL, which is the same as a radiator for the 1987 300 SDL, and the 1990 and 1991 350 SDL and SD.

Thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-21-2022, 02:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,737
Posted By Peter4
The link above is for a vendor of Champion...

The link above is for a vendor of Champion radiators. The actual company is in Lake Elsinore California, and if they have a champion for your car (they don't have one currently for mine… Out of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-10-2022, 12:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,737
Posted By Peter4
I'm also beginning to think that all aluminum is...

I'm also beginning to think that all aluminum is advantageous, but it's the quality of the aluminum that's important.

******** has Liland global which is thin gauge aluminum, and has a number of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-10-2022, 12:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 897
Posted By Peter4
thanks for the clarification and recommendation!

thanks for the clarification and recommendation!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-09-2022, 04:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 897
Posted By Peter4
86 300 SDL fluids

is it absolutely necessary or recommended to use Mercedes coolant in the 300 SDL? I had heard this but I wasn't sure.

On these cars, is the transmission fluid and the brake fluid the same?
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-09-2022, 12:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,737
Posted By Peter4
there is a rumor that BEHR may do another run of...

there is a rumor that BEHR may do another run of them, but it's unsubstantiated.

Aluminum isn't bad if it's made correctly. The one mentioned above… Liland Global from ********…has a number of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-05-2022, 12:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,737
Posted By Peter4
A poster recommended Nissin radiators for the 86...

A poster recommended Nissin radiators for the 86 300 SDL, but I don't seem to. be able to find where to purchase them. My searches usually reroute me to some generic aluminum radiator
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-05-2022, 12:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,126
Posted By Peter4
Apologies for double posting. This question was...

Apologies for double posting. This question was properly reposted by me as a new thread.

But because the last response was from this thread I am asking the last poster, who gave very useful...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-04-2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,737
Posted By Peter4
anybody here of these guys? They make hundred...

anybody here of these guys? They make hundred percent aluminum radiators made of aircraft grade aluminum:


https://instantradiator.com/product/1986-1987-mercedes-benz-300sdl-aluminum-radiator/
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-04-2022, 10:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,737
Posted By Peter4
thanks for the reply. I don't know why my...

thanks for the reply.

I don't know why my veteran Mercedes mechanic made a whole big point about the making of one hundred percent metal radiators in China!

BEHR is a German company, and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-03-2022, 08:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,737
Posted By Peter4
1986 Mercedes 300 SDL Radiator

So I need a new radiator, and I find that I can purchase a BEHR OEM part, but it is made of plastic with an aluminum core. I have heard so many different things about plastic versus aluminum, but...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-03-2022, 06:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,126
Posted By Peter4
Need New Radiator 1986 300 SDL

So I need a new radiator, and I find that I can purchase a BEHR OEM part, but it is made of plastic with an aluminum core. I have heard so many different things about plastic versus aluminum, but...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-05-2022, 10:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,126
Posted By Peter4
Thank you Alec300SD for breaking it all down for...

Thank you Alec300SD for breaking it all down for me. I really appreciate it, as it is extremely helpful.

So it seems I may only need the springbox. My seats are dark leather and in perfect...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-05-2022, 02:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,126
Posted By Peter4
When I entered the part number I got this eBay...

When I entered the part number I got this eBay page:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/384989607069?hash=item59a32b349d:g:iM4AAOSw8ApixDEk

Does this include more parts than just the springbox?

Thanks!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-02-2022, 09:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,126
Posted By Peter4
Is there a alternate term to seat box? Came up...

Is there a alternate term to seat box? Came up blank on eBay.

Nice to know it's replaceable!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-01-2022, 09:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,126
Posted By Peter4
Any ideas about the spring in the passenger seat?

Any ideas about the spring in the passenger seat?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-22-2022, 03:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,126
Posted By Peter4
1986 300 SDL Window Regulator

Recently I bought a drivers side front window regulator for my 300 SDL, but my mechanic indicated it was the wrong part. Apparently there were two different vendors for this part in 1986, BROS and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-11-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,192
Posted By Peter4
Sorry to hear about any infirmity you have. ...

Sorry to hear about any infirmity you have.

Your advice has been most useful, and the part about the clock very intriguing.

Thank you very much
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-10-2022, 11:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,192
Posted By Peter4
Are you near LA?

Are you near LA?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-10-2022, 05:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,192
Posted By Peter4
vwnate1 The clock never worked from the time...

vwnate1

The clock never worked from the time we got the car a year ago. Since an non-working clock doesn't draw juice, does it simply create a short?

Where is Sunny So?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-09-2022, 11:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,192
Posted By Peter4
Well, here is a mystery for you,vwnate1. The cut...

Well, here is a mystery for you,vwnate1. The cut off switch cuts all electrical devices off.

By the way, where is Sunny So. California?

vwnate1 vwnate1 is offline
Diesel Dandy
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-09-2022, 02:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,192
Posted By Peter4
Thanks, guys. I will take some pictures and post...

Thanks, guys. I will take some pictures and post them in a few days.

It might be hard to get to San Diego, because my girlfriend is using the car to help an older friend who needs to help pretty...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-09-2022, 10:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,192
Posted By Peter4
Thanks for the responses. I do realize that these...

Thanks for the responses. I do realize that these kinds of things can be time and labor intensive, and obviously mechanics need to be paid.

Perhaps I should take pictures of the Rube Goldberg...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-09-2022, 02:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,192
Posted By Peter4
I'm in Los Angeles. Maybe Los Angeles...

I'm in Los Angeles.

Maybe Los Angeles mechanics are lazy, but the two that I've used seemed disinclined to solve electrical problem, and calling around Los Angeles yields car electricians who...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-07-2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,192
Posted By Peter4
1986 300 SDL

Two questions today.
Is an alternator reading of 134 healthy?

Also, to anyone living in California, does anyone know a great electrician for these cars? When I bought mine there was an unsolved...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-20-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 930
Posted By Peter4
So it turns out her mechanic can get a new...

So it turns out her mechanic can get a new factory head, or transplant a used head with a savings of twelve hundred dollars. Makes sense to get the new head I think.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-20-2021, 02:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 930
Posted By Peter4
Are the heads interchangeable? Her mechanic has...

Are the heads interchangeable? Her mechanic has two or three heads from different 300Ds, but although the mechanic is a very good one, he is unsure about the interchangeability of the heads.
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