There will always be some play at center with the recirculating ball steering design that these cars have, with anything older than a brand new steering...
... yes. on my '83 240D it was done at about 200k miles. i believe that MB does not like to do this because it can cause leaks. However the mechanic at the...
I agree- let someone who knows deal with this- Good point Larry- don't try to adjust the steering box to account for other worn front end or steering-related...
If your diesel seems to heat up quickly and just keeps climbing to the high end of the scale (on a grade, for instance), pull over, raise the hood, grab the ...
In a message dated 6/30/03 7:05:10 AM Pacific Daylight Time, ... I believe these are found only on the 6 cylinder models sold new in California. It's hard to...
just bought an '83 300cd with 117k miles on it, it has the rubber spoiler on trunk lid, and the red paint needs some polishing. The interior is in excellent...
Hi folks, I need an A/C relay (which is located under the right front corner of the front windshield behind the battery) for my 1986 MB 190 D, 2.5 lt., 5 cyl.,...
Technicalterm = Steering Play. Series 126 calls for 25mm, measured at end of Steering wheel spoke- engine off. While getting all 4 shocks/coils replaced at MB...
And you might have noticed that the turbo kicks in earlier, at a lower engine rpm than with the trapper. MB made an across-the-board, one-time, free of charge...
Its even simpler than that. Loosen the 19mm(?) hold down nut on the steering box, and then turn the allen keyed (6mm?) center post to the left. Try 1/4 circle...
My spedo screams when it's cold, the odometer stops working at 9.9 miles (which stops the entire odometer), and the clock slows down when it's below 40 ...
I have two station wagons for sale, a 1980 300TD and a 1981 300TD turbo both with blown engines, but otherwise in good shape-both were well maintained....
I am the proud new owner of a 1978 300D. However I need some help in restoring it. Specifically, the climate control is not working. Does anyone have any maps...
... True, but I do sometimes worry myself about smoking my co-workers at my place of employment, (especially the boss ;-)!) There was an interesting comment in...
... at my place of employment, (especially the boss ;-)!) hi southern_comfort75, i lived in the south for many years and my wife is from that section of the...
The trip meter in my '83 240D would stop at x.9 miles consistantly, and wouldn't reset. When I took the pod apart to fix the clock I noticed that the arm that...
Wouldn't that be the much maligned "trap oxidizer" that MB replaced with a section of straight pipe because it caused so many problems? If your car is clean...
your auto climate control servo is most likely shot- it is a piece under the hood that combines vacuum, coolant, and electric elements to control the acc...
Can someone please tell me what kind of tranny fluid can be used in a 1985 300SD. Any parts store I go to tells me to see a MB Dealer. Is there a special...
I put amsoil ATF in mine and it loves it. Mobil 1 should be good too. The gasket and filter are less than $20 from Performance Products. There is a drain plug...
I agree. None of my diesels smoke at all, ('82 300 D, '83 300 CD, '93 300 D)the only way to try and see the exhaust is if you shine a light at the right angle,...
Hi everyone, By all counts, I would not be here today if it were not for my beloved 1985 Mercedes 300SD. On Monday June 30, a guy in a 4,000 lb Lincoln Town...
Hello!! Part no. of the item I'm looking for is A0028206289 - it's for an Audio 10 head unit installed in my E220 CDI. Grateful for any help. - Dougie...
You owe it to yourself to get another one real quick! Not sure where you live, but there is a nice replacement on ebay in the Boston area right now, if you act...
My recently bought 87 300 SDL is sluggish. Tried the Italian tune in 3rd up a steep hill. Wouldn't get over 40 mph pedal to the metal and didn't shift gears....
I think his question is "why didn't the transmission gear down by itself?" The cable from the "throttle" to the tranny is not adjusted right? ... <image.tiff>...
Sorry, I wasn't trying to be sarcastic: it didn't occur to me that the question was about why the car didn't gear down by itself. I've got a steep, winding...
