I am thinking of purchasing a 1982 300 SD. The only things I see that it needs immediately is the turn signal switch is broken and it is just loose and not...
Thanks. I faintly remember that on my old 74 240D. I do find it strange that such an expensive car (when new) does not gave a inside hood release. Thanks...
... have a ... model says ... Does ... When I bought my 300D, a mechanic told me putting in a quart of ATF(automatic transmission fluid) about every 4-5...
Just got a 1985 300 SD (W126). What should the temperature gauge read under normal operations? (outside temp 0 c) I was showing less then 40 c. Engine never...
look for the MB CD's on EBay or buy a copy of the MB Manuals. They are worth having vs an aftermarket manual. ... -- It's not the critic who counts.. the...
No, I would not continue that...use additives designed to lubricate and lower gel point. You should use something designed to be put in your fuel tank, not...
About 6 months ago i bought a 85 300D turbo, the car is great. The heater was not working, so I replaced the pushbutton climate control unit along with...
It sounds to me that there is an air leak somewhere, maybe in the blower housing or an air pipe that is filling with cold air at speeds...not noticable at...
Hi everyone, I'm new here. ... First, try the $1.00 fix: With the blower on 'high', light a match and then blow it out over the little grate at the center of...
Has anyone experienced this problem. Oil is leaking into my air filter housing. My air filter is soaked. It looks like the oil is coming out of a ventilation...
I forgot to post. My car is a 1977 300D. 5 cylinder, no turbo. 200,000 miles. ... air ... coming ... my ... out ... Runs ... problem ... in ... tube ... mine ...
I read something similiar that said to add a pint of old motor oil to the tank at each oil change (3000miles). I asked my mechanic about it. He's from Germany...
My same mechanic friend said that in the old days, he used to recommend adding ATF to diesel, but doesn't recommend it anymore. He said that the quality of...
Sounds like blow-by exaceberated by your overfillings. If it keeps up you may want to look into an oiled foam air filter which will let more air in and filter...
There are lots of additives made for diesel. Seafoam is getting rave reviews from the Ford-Diesel truck guys. I use Howes or Stanadyne -- Begin original...
Hi Eric, Thanks for the advice. Where can I get one of these foam air filters? That sounds like what I need because my regular air filter gets clogged and make...
The oil in the vacuum line from the pump usually means that the vacuum pump diaphragm has a hole in it. The part costs about $25.00 or $40 for MB part....
amsoil sells the foam filters I think they have a website at www.amsoil.com good products but pain in the rear amway-like marketing plan K&N has cloth ones...
Oh yes, these fairly expensive (S-class has always been the flagship of MB) w126s do indeed have interior hood releases. Once you pull the interior hood...
Thanks! a broken diaphragm sounds about right, because the oil is coming out of the vacuum line. my power brakes still work fine though. Does this rebuid kit...
Speaking of the 126 chassis, I have a couple of front fenders for a 126 chassis up in the attic somewhere. Love to get rid of them if someone wants to make me...
the decrease in vacuum is progressive as the tear gets bigger and hard to feel. I locked all 4 wheels on my 115 after fixing the pump the first time I stepped...
Dont forget AMSOIL! Thanks, Edmund ... There are lots of additives made for diesel. Seafoam is getting rave reviews from the Ford-Diesel truck guys. I use...
You can order online and everything ships to your door in a day or so. I am not sure if Amsoil makes an air filter for our old Benzs, but I am checking now. ...
I thought the 81-85 300 SD's should have a inside hood release. Would have been crazy not to have on a car like that. Engines would have been stolen all the...
Engine stealing? That is one heavy motor! :-) Edmund Lewis 410-875-6618 YOUR AMSOIL DEALER Order Online @ www.amsoil.com Use Customer #524071 ... I thought...
