Even when running synthetic, there is no need to change the filter between oil changes. I use Mobil Delvac 1 (5w-40) with a 7500-8000 mile drain interval in my...
Roger, August Issue of hemmings lists in parts on pg. 582: 87 MERCEDES 300SDL, Turbo Diesel, parting out. 305-751- 4741, FL. Also in Wanted on page 586 is : ...
-Without knowing further details of your situation I can offer you this...After years of running, the brushes in the heater fan eventually wear down and...
I can get my hands on a running 1982 300D for less than $1,000. The leather seats are in good shape and would go in my 79. What I'm wondering is however: are...
I never had a 116, but the seats from an 123 don't fit in the later 300SDs (126). Andy ... From: Jeremy D Wood To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
My fan works well, but the air won't get hot. It acts like the heater core is not opening. I wonder if my climate control system isn't sending the message to...
I just got a 1972 220D for a very nice price. The only major problem I have right now is the front driver side. When you step on the brake wile, the car is...
FYI, if you have included any attachments with messages sent to the diesel_mercedes group, Yahoo will delete those attachments from our message archives on...
I have a '79 300TD :) It has a cracked cylinder head :( I found a junkyard that said they had the correct one for my car (early style with big, looped glow...
Have you checked to see if your monovalve is working? It is a solenoid valve (normally open) that controls the flow of coolant to the heater. Since it is...
What does the seat need? Cushions, springs, surface repair? Andy ... From: ask To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, August 01, 2003 9:16 PM ...
Shell Rotella 15-40 for the old '80 Benz Diesel 5 banger(8 quarts @ 1.60-Wallmart), changed every 6 months or so, less than 3,000 miles, closer to 2k...
My experience with (cheap)aftermarket exhaust is that it is junk !! Usless you enjoy working underneath an automobile, once a year, It is economically better...
http://www.angelfire.com/pa/RSealover/POYcrap.html that's when I bought it. it now has a new hood, grille, headlight assy, and a fender (fender is not yet...
I don't know too much about Mercedes, being that I have only had mine for less than 2 months, but judging from my somewhat limited knowledge of cars as a...
Does anybody know where I can get the folowing 123 300D parts for a decent price: chrome bumper stripping for driver's side fender/front door/rear door,...
Hey speaking of parts, I was just going to write in a message asking about a parts car I just found for sale. I was wondering how much this car would be worth....
Just want to say,yes, that gives me starting places and the assitance is greatly appreciated.....made a ring or two today but it being weekend, didn't get...
The Tach and clock on my 300sd only work randomly. The clock will not move for a long time then it will jump ahead a couple hours. And the tach will jump all...
Yes, it can be done. As far as putting the armrest on, the hole is already in the frame, but not in the upholstery. The runners have to be taken off and flip...
I don't know if the heads are interchangeable, I'm guessing they are. Maybe call MB? On the point of the glow plugs, switch your wiring to the by all accounts...
The clock is exceptionally easy to fix. See details here: http://business.baylor.edu/Richard_Easley//autofaqs/clock.htm I was hesitant to attack the job but...
aloha, i just became a first time owner of a MB, and a diesel, about 1 1/2 months ago. thanks to some of you who offered kind advice which helped me with my ...
What's the difference between a 300 SD and a 300 D. I have a 79 SD and thought they were the same car, but I am finding they are a lot different. Jeremy...
The TD (wagon) engine has a slight difference- it has a spot from which the hydraulic pump for the rear suspension is driven- the sedans do not have this- ...
In a message dated 8/4/2003 2:53:38 AM Pacific Standard Time, jdwraw@... ... The S... The SD is the then equivalent of the S class they still make, and ...
Hello, Jeremy. The 1979 300SD is the S class W116 chassis, and the 300D is the W123 chassis, much smaller. If your 300D is a 1982 or newer, they are both...
