I think the fuel/water separator you have in your car is an after market add-on. It can be bypassed, but why would you want to do that? Andy ... From:...
Ah, I was confused at first, simply because diesels are not the quickest things around. Before playing with modifications, I'd make sure that everything is in...
The best shop manuals for your car are the official MB shop manuals. They also have a CD where you can print out specific jobs. Very good if you just want to...
... don't it :) > > Andy > ----- Original Message ----- ... [diesel_mercedes] Fuel-Water Separator for 1979 Mercedes 300D > Dont get rid of your fuel...
Hi again, I'd say it is likely that it is the relay is at fault. I think (someone else should confirm) a faulty temp sender will just give an incorrect temp...
Hey guys, I am on a trip in my 240-D. The first trip I have taken in my 240-D. I've driven 2000 miles so far and I am about 1200 from home. I noticed someone...
hey if you are driving a 240D 1979, you would give me a great relief if you could send me a few pics to show how the vacuum lines are connected in the engine...
I'd agree with the keep the fuel separator with biodiesel. Homemade biodiesel uses water and can still be present at the end if you are not very careful. It...
Andy and Lynn, you stated diesels hate water, I know what you mean. I just purchased my second MB and I continue to get water in the fuel.A nd it wont start. I...
"205 / 70 R14" Holy poop, I used to run those on my S15 Jimmy... I think I've got 195s now and I was considering going narrower. How does your car do in the...
Have you checked out the books by the guy over at mercedessource.com? I have his sunroof book and its pretty good. He's got a diesel performance book too....
Michael, I have seen these cars go into the teens of thousands when they are in mint condition. I own an '87 SDL, and if I were to buy my own car (which I...
Hood star theft has died down dramatically over the last 10 years. If you think you need to, you can purchase a chrome plug, or get the removable version...
Thanks Russell. It's got two bad touchup jobs done to cover scratches, something that can be redone right very easily at an auto body shop, a few stone chips...
Michael, The cruise can be fixed, and with a lifetime warranty! Send the amp and the actuator to this guy: http://gdl-online.com/begin1.html He fixed my cruise...
i recently joined the mercedes club and it seems that status there is acheived by the person with the newest car: "hey, i am driving a 2003 with a command...
Hi Kenwts, Please understand my post was not meant to be a personal denigration of you or anyone else on this list. It was a general post about awareness...
The only time the Lady G" has ever been in the snow was last winter, and she will not be ever again. That having been said she did great. I put a real hairy...
When I said a "fuel separator with biodiesel", it actually has nothing special to do with biodiesel other than water is a possible contaminent of the biodiesel...
I've had about 10 stolen (none in the last few years - on 6 different benzos) and for a while had contemplated hooking the negative battery lead to the grill,...
I say go for it- maybe hook it to an extra marine battery that you can store in the trunk.... Wezzy1@... wrote: I've had about 10 stolen (none in the last...
In a message dated 9/2/2003 3:04:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ... next time this happens...totally!.....i'll have to use a circuit breaker though. K...
A problem with all these older cars and equipment. The same or similar thing happened to my old Benz. I could insert the key OK, but could not turn it. I must...
That's what i said in my second posting your a good thinker most people first yel and than think, your one of the exceptions. ... thnx and greets does anybody...
Yes, in Ottawa. It's the old owner's widow who is fixing a price to it. She's quite emotional about the old car but needs a reliable smaller daily driver for...
