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Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-26-2016, 09:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,305
Posted By elcaBob
Thanks a ton for the replies, all. I'm going to...

Thanks a ton for the replies, all. I'm going to get her back home drain/refill and try again. One other question, though. I have, according to MB, a 722.117 transmission. I believe there is NO...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,305
Posted By elcaBob
Well I'd very much appreciate it! I'd think the...

Well I'd very much appreciate it! I'd think the shipping would likely still be worth it. Do you happen to know if it would fit into a 77?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2016, 02:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,305
Posted By elcaBob
Yeah, I guess I could have included that! 77 240D

Yeah, I guess I could have included that! 77 240D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2016, 02:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,305
Posted By elcaBob
Tranny ... done?

I live in flyover country here in Tulsa. My transmission on my 77 240D was having issues.. flaring between first and second and second and third. So, I went to change my transmission fluid and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 866
Posted By elcaBob
Yes, it's a 77 W123

Yes, it's a 77 W123
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2016, 03:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 866
Posted By elcaBob
240 Trans Swap

Everyone,

I've seen a zillion posts about transmission swaps with all kinds of great technical information. However, I can't seem to find some more simple answers.

I have a 77 240D on which...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2016, 01:58 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,738
Posted By elcaBob
I had this very same issue. It was fuel related....

I had this very same issue. It was fuel related. Just a lot of air in the lines. The diesel purge is a great place to start. It's the only fix in a bottle that I've ever seen work.

Now, I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2016, 01:53 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,522
Posted By elcaBob
A bit of a secondhand story. My Dad, who lives...

A bit of a secondhand story. My Dad, who lives in a larger U.S. metro area, has a neighbor who is head service mechanic at Benz dealer. The neighbor has two cars.... an 80's W126 and a new Toyota. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-11-2016, 01:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 876
Posted By elcaBob
Glow Plug Upgrade

I've searched for this and can't find the answer.

When creating the wires for the loop to pencil glow plug upgrade, what length to you make the wires? Also, as far as I can see, 10AWG wire is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-09-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 786
Posted By elcaBob
Thanks for the support, guys!

Thanks for the support, guys!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-09-2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 786
Posted By elcaBob
My Sad 240D Story

The continuing adventures of Lorelai the Benz:


Walter (the mechanic) finally got all the parts in to replace my engine mounts. Great. I had a 7:30a Monday appointment to drop her off.


...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-04-2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 772
Posted By elcaBob
OK, the transmission is draining as we speak. ...

OK, the transmission is draining as we speak.

27mm for the crank bolt and 5mm for the TC drain are right on the money. However, the drain for the pan is a sort of banjo looking bolt. It's 13mm....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-03-2016, 09:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 772
Posted By elcaBob
Transmission Filter Change

I'm changing the transmission filter on my 77 240D. Now, I could be (and probably am) exhibiting some variety of cranial thickness, but I can't seem to find any specs on the size of the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-30-2016, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 712
Posted By elcaBob
Diesel911, you've been really helpful with my...

Diesel911, you've been really helpful with my first ever Mercedes and first ever diesel. Thanks for that.

If anyone has the expertise to tell me what filter to use (and/or what size pickup tube...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-27-2016, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 712
Posted By elcaBob
Transmission filter

I've been looking to buy a new transmission filter/gasket for my 77 240D. However, when I shop for them, they sell them with either no pickup tube, a 1" pickup tube or a 3/4" pickup tube.

Does...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-26-2016, 02:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,588
Posted By elcaBob
The engine in my 77 240D is a 616.912. So, I...

The engine in my 77 240D is a 616.912. So, I need one of the larger reamers.

Diesel911, I'll look for that thread, although, I'm a touch paranoid about a bristle breaking off in there.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-26-2016, 12:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,588
Posted By elcaBob
Actually, I'm looking for one of the large sized...

Actually, I'm looking for one of the large sized ones. I have a 77 240D I'd like to clean out when replacing the plugs.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-26-2016, 12:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,588
Posted By elcaBob
Glow Plug Reamers

Why are these bloody things so expensive? $90? Really?

Someone please enlighten me on what must be an arduous process of manufacturing these things.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-17-2016, 02:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 607
Posted By elcaBob
Thanks, all. I'll pull the switch and see.

Thanks, all. I'll pull the switch and see.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-16-2016, 10:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 607
Posted By elcaBob
Buzzing noise

I have an issue that just started today.

77 240D Automatic.

Suddenly, while driving down the road, a buzzing noise started coming from the center console. Like, an electronic buzzing. However,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-16-2016, 10:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 615
Posted By elcaBob
Thanks for moving this to the correct forum! ...

Thanks for moving this to the correct forum!

I just wonder why the glow plugs would pick just that exact time to start being problematic.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-16-2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 615
Posted By elcaBob
Seems to be. Everything was fine until I changed...

Seems to be. Everything was fine until I changed those fuel filters.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-16-2016, 01:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 615
Posted By elcaBob
Starting issues

Hello, everyone.

I've searched the forum and found similar issues, but none exactly like this so...

I have a 77 240D W123 Automatic. When the car is cold in the morning (I mean on a warm...
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