It uses the new common rail technology. It's an E320CDI, common rail direct injection. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon, currently between Mercedes diesels...
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i have done this and it is realtively easy. there are some little caps that bolt the upper attachment of the wagon shock. when you install the sedan shocks...
... axel. i have done this recently also. i found the best price on a rebuilt axel from napa. it was $100 exchange. less than half of internet sites i found....
i had a vacuum leak on the plunger for the heater intake air door. it was a chore to replace. fixing the leak did help soften the shift. i will play with cable...
i have experience with the cooling system on a 300d of the same year. i think this is the same system. the system is very complicated. if you likd a good...
Hi there - Is there a diesel mechanic (or can you recommend someone)in the Washington DC area who would be able to help me appraise a 1976 240D that has been...
You have to touch one lead to the fuse contact, and one lead to ground. If you put one lead on each of the fuse contacts, you won't get any voltage reading. ...
I remember reading a while back, someone on this list put used filtered motor oil into their fuel tank. I thought I would try this on my 3 cy. diesel...
Just to let you know, there are still some people from the net that claim to have had good compression with the rods bent. This makes no sense to me, cause...
Hi all Does anyone know: 1. when the timing chain is replaced, does it require replacement of the guides and gears? How can I tell if they require replacement ...
Hello all, I'm having a horrible time finding parts for my 200d. In particular, I need a ringset, gaskets, rod bolts, and perhaps a clutch disc. Where do I...
http://dieselgiant.com/replacetimingchain.htm this is one of the sites. If guides are worn, replace. Always replace the tensioner. Stan George Portland...
... If you want I can send instructions for this job. I did this last summer and have a sheet of instructions somewhere around my shop. I think its also in the...
My 240d has been running extremely fast rpm when hot. It runs fine when cold but once it reaches 180 it idles real fast. I have tried to adjust the linkage on...
check the fast idle adjustment cable. The 83 240D's have it, I don't know if the 74's do. A small cable by the stop lever that leads to an adjustment in the...
does any need anything ?? I have a 78 300CD,79 300D,79 300SD,82 300SD I would like to sell ALL together! but will sale any car sep.All have good motors the 82...
Hi Art, Check out this ebay auction number. 290045112279 It is a complete engine and four speed transmission from a 1966 200D. Brad ... From: Art To:...
Was wondering where the best place (least expensive) to buy a Master Cyl for the braking system of a 1981 300 SD Thank you in advance for your responses. Tom...
I have a used one you can have. ... From: "Tom Staggs" <tomstaggs2@...> Was wondering where the best place (least expensive) to buy a Master Cyl for...
Does the axle from a 1982 300 SD. 126 body fit on a 123 body? What are the best options and locations for buying a used or rebuilt set? Do the rebuilt ones...
... I'm confused: do you mean the half-shafts, or the differential carrier?? In either case, though, I'm informed that they are different. I have a rebuilt...
http://charleston.craigslist.org/car/227020023.html If anyone might be interested, I need to part with on of my three diesel benzs. The driveway is full. ...
hi again; (I know, I know, I am driving you members crazy with my timing chain questions; but here are a few more, if you will bear with me.) Is it normal for...
At the diesel giant site, the instruction for seting the valves indicates that it is best to err on the side of setting the valves too loose than too tight,...
