Is that procedure for a turbocharged motor? vwnate1 <vwnate1@...> wrote: So ; I read with interest the cold weather starting drill from the owner's ...
Sounds like maybe your shotoff valve isn't releasing all the way so maybe the injector pump is sitting in the "off" position. If your car needs "a lot of...
Eric, I have used pool noodles to renovate the drivers seat in my '84 300D. I used dome denim to cover the noodles to prevent chafing by the sprongs. Tony Fron...
I was looking in the archives and saw, in early 2000, I believe that there was a heater out that was a water recirculating block heater. I am not sure which...
I was looking in the archives and saw, in early 2000, I believe that there was a heater out that was a water recirculating block heater. I am not sure which...
... Those guys rebuilt my cruise-control amplifier -- did a spectacular job, although it took over 3 weeks to get it done. Not the speediest folks in the...
... It's the standard cold-weather-starting procedure listed in my owners manual -- which covers the 240D, the 300D, and the 300CD. So, yes, it applies to the...
Am I the only one with this intermittant tach problem? I think there is something wrong with the pin connections. I tried putting foam between the black puck...
I was assuming it was a typo as the D is next to the S and he meant "some denim"--probably from an old pair of jeans. ... Eric Ditwiler Associate Dean for...
Bill, I was surprised to read that it can be harder to get Mercedes parts than Peugeot parts. My parents had an '80 505SD, and it seemed like it was...
A.C., I have been pleasantly surprised at how much is available at discount auto part stores - O'Reilly, Advance Auto Parts, Autozone. I was amazed to find a...
Hello all..I'm trying to find some information/ confirmation about my 300 TDT's engine. So I'm looking for a replacement. I know that the wagon has the pump...
I have a 1977 240D which I would like to install Frantz oil & Transmission filters on. Anyone have experience with this modification. I'm not sure weather...
Hey, I am in Ral and Durham alot too, but currently live in Goldsboro. What year and type do you own? I have currently a 1978 300D and a 1987 560 SEL. Bobby...
Well, I am just going by my own experience as far as parts availability. Without expeption Mercedes are looted real quick in the PPs that I use. But new parts...
Hey everyone! Just want to keep you posted on my progress and ask for your feedback. I just purchased a 1983 300SD--it's already got a conversion & second...
I have a 617.950 (or is it .951?) engine in my 75 300D (engine and tranny off 83 300SD). If I were to take the lower oil pan off so I can tap oil return line...
For storage Walmart has some clear plastic containers with screw on lids for Kerosene that should work very well. They appeared to be about 5 gallon containers...
It should slide back if there is nothing in the way. The bottom of the upper oil pan is flat. Just unscrew all the hex screws (each a little at a time). ... ...
Hi All I had to remove the bonnet hinge springs so that I could put the bonnet all the way back to repair some rust in the channel where the hinges go. Cant...
Hi Steve. Went thru this a few years ago. On my '83 the spring hooks in a 'sheet metal' hole that is welded to the fire wall but had rusted thru on my car so...
As every winter rolls around the same problems seem to come up. I think that anybody that has a cold starting problem can search the archives and solve any...
Well, that's why I still keep my Peugeot. You see, a Peugeot fan doesn't run most of the time. Only when she finally gets hot in traffic. The trick is the...
Thanks for the advice Stan. I have attached the rear of the spring to the firewall (mine isnt rusted out), then tried with a large pair of multi-grip pliers to...
I've have a 300D that has been sitting around for a couple of years that I have finally got around to "making run". Keep in mind this is a non-turbo 5-cyl...
That brings up in interesting question: What fuel do the vehicles use at Palmer station, and other Antarctic stations? I assume not diesel. But, many (all?)...
My tach did the same thing. I pulled mine apart, scraped the annoying goo (silicone) off, and resoldered all the joints. That did the trick (after 2 hours of...
