Sluggish in the cold? Meaning it doesn't go good? Check the trans... Actually if I was going for just a relatively short trip like that I might just get a...
Hi Nate, A slight sputter/lope is normal on a cold 240D. There should be a little dial just to the left of the steering wheel. Try turning that counter...
I'm not sure I believe some of what I'm reading..... parts.mbz.org most of those parts you should be buying new, especially if you're looking for to make a...
Go to brake or truck shop and ask who does their driveshaft work , in L.A. I use Cannon Engineering on Chandler in North Hollywood , he's not only good but...
Since there's (apparently) no FAQ for this list I thought I'd mention my favorite place , it's the many Pick-A-Part yards in North Hollywood / Sunland area ,...
Bought a dead 300D with a good body, locked motor. Bought a wrecked 240D with running motor and tranny. Now have a 300D with 240D guts. This car has actually...
Thanx Jeff ! I don't have a turnbo (240D) but I will look into your post there . -Nate ... fueling adjuster for turbos. Hopefully, someone will post pics of...
Safer than a 1992 Geo metro w/ 179000 miles, w/ bad tie rods, and the front end rusting off!? Me and my wife are traveling out of the country at the end of the...
hi, have you done a compression test and/or a leak down test? Could be that you have bad valve guides and/or valve seals. What rpm do you see at 65 mph? Did...
... 21 miles to the gallon for a 240, something is very wrong here. I have three and the worst I ever got was 29, going as fast as I could (75) with the air on...
These engines are notorious for bending rods also. The tell tale sign of this is that the oil consumption gradually increases until it reaches an unacceptable...
Thanks for the reply. What is a magnetic stick? I will check the parts.mbz.org too. Thanks again, Harley '82 300TD ... Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free....
Magnetic stick-on. Its a heater with a magnet so it'll stick to the engine... Theres another type thats a replacement oil dipstick which is ok but only good...
Hey man, not trying to pick on you or anything. If you look back in the archives you'll see that we get alot of posts from kids trying to do all sorts of crazy...
for the 300SD, 1979 Can someone supply me with the vacuum system layout and the location of the storage tank If you haven't found it yet, try this web site for...
for the 300SD, 1979 Can someone supply me with the vacuum system layout and the location of the storage tank The storage tank is likely under the rear parcel...
Hi, Try this site. Someone on another list offered it. I think it may have what you need. www.mercedesdismantlers.com/diesel_vacuum_system Harley '82 300TD...
Wow , _thanx_ ! this place is right around the corner from my shop , also is a Mercedes junkyard on the N/W corner of Lankershiem & Sherman Way in North...
Thanx for the link I went and ordered a catalog , is this the Performance Products in Van Nuys , Ca. ? I didn't see an address on thier site . You guys are a...
Anyone use this book ? is it any good ? In the British world we call it ' HBOL ' = Haynes Book Of Lies as it contains good service info but has many incorrect...
Waste of money. I have it, its useless. I emailed them about how useless it was, considering it doesn't have a fuse diagram or a how to on removing the seats....
Anyone use this book ? is it any good ? In the British world we call it ' HBOL ' = Haynes Book Of Lies as it contains good service info but has many incorrect...
Hello all, I am forced to sell my 82 240D as well as a 78 300D for parts. The 240 has 320,000 miles on the original engine and second transmission. It has a ...
83 300D, 150K miles. when going up hills or accelerating on flatter roads, between 40 and 60 mph, in any gear (automatic) there is a slight vibration that...
Esteemed List, Bought my wife a '93 300E two years ago and am quite content with our first foray into used MB's. Now looking for a mid-80's 300SD. Are they...
