OOPS I meant to type were manual. Auto shifts only came into play in the late 90's... Sorry. Stretch ... are ... engines, and ... with ... tranny's ... engines...
There are up to 18 speed "Auto shift" transmissions available in class 8 trucks. Yes it is a manual transmission with a clutch pedal for starts only and a...
I looked its a cooperative developement between Arvin/Meritor and ZF. They currently offer both 9 and 10 speed models but will be in full production of a 12...
When I first got the Benz I have, the sunroof was working fine, operated nice and smooth, no jerking or anything, then it quit working. I tried to retract it...
There is a slip clutch built into it. Its likely slipping excessively due to an unlubricated part, somewhere... IF you can get it open partially you can assist...
Or you may have a disinegrating cable jamming the works. This is especailly true if it worked fine, no slowing, and then one day just quit... Dig in an see...
Hey, I have a new problem with my a/c on my 300td. It won't cycle off! I've been watching the compressor and it runs constantly to the point of ice on all of...
There is a relay that activates the compressor. I believe it is on the left front fenderwell under a black cover. There are 2 identical relays there but I am...
The pressure switch which controls the compressor is located on the receiver/dryer which is located just below the right hand head light assembly. There are 2...
I have done a quick calculation using the rear end ratio and the distance the tire travels in 1 revolution and have figured my engine is running around 3100...
Was this model ever sold in Germany?? If so this car would be a hazard on the Autobahn. ... From: Eric Ditwiler To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Hi, I have a 1984 300D 4 door. The passenger front window will not roll up or down(I don't have power windows. The handle just spins. I have pulled the door...
I'm going to look at a 1986 300SDL on Tuesday evening. Supposed to have only 138,000 miles. This is supposed to be the 6 cylinder 300. Any suggestions about...
I recently did a trip, 815 miles in 12 hours, towing a camper sustaining 80-85. Fuel mileage was the only issue. 18-20mpg with this load. These cars are...
It sounds like you need a window regulator. Shell rotella 15-40 is good oil for these engines, others will make suggestions of their preferences... Stertch ......
From everything I've read here on this list, the #1 tip would be to look at *another car*. 6cyl 300 is spozed to be the Kiss of Death and 138K is about their...
In a message dated 8/2/2005 7:47:44 AM Pacific Daylight Time, larry.a.schurr@... writes: From everything I've read here on this list, the #1 tip would...
350's are to be avoided at all costs. The 300 sixes are better but that is a relative statement. The best one would be a 300sel gas engine. Sweet engine, same...
Any good diesel oil should work just fine. If you drive alot and get tired of 3,000 mile oil changes you can switch to Mobil 1 (the 5w40 is the finest oil I've...
I am a 42 year old guy and I clearly remember people going in excess of the 55 mph speed limit. If you look around these days every now and then you can still...
About a week ago my speedometer stopped working. Then while driving about 45 MPH or so just popped up and started working again. It's done this about 4 or 5...
I just talked to a friend that has 325k on a 6 cyl alum head sdl Paul Deyo Technical Director Hickory Motor Speedway www.hickorymotorspeedway.com _____ From:...
nothing specific that I know of. the 86 uses the 603.961 engine, which I believe is the first series to have hydraulic lifters (no more periodic lifter...
I used to work on A Buick Diesel with over 400K on it. That is the exception not the norm. Those cars aren't hard to repair just expensive. Stretch ... Larry A...
I used to work on A Buick Diesel with over 400K on it. That is the exception not the norm. Those cars aren't hard to repair just expensive. Stretch Brings up a...
To carry weight and to be able to make it up hills. My 240D still struggles on some of the big hills where I live and I don't even live in a REALLY mountainous...
Is that the one that had the weak heads that were prone to destruction if they were even slightly overheated? Didn't all the aluminum head engines have...
