You would want to run a diesel rated oil no matter what. Many people will agree that Mobil 1 synthetic oil is best for your car, and if you decide to use it,...
How could anyone not jump on a car like this? My first car was a 1982 300D that I got when I was 14. I was the first one in the family with an MB, both my...
hi Brian, cool pics. you have that car looking good and the sound system fits in like a glove... grove on, cu, larryb ... photos ... car's ... has 300SD trim...
Thanks for the reply. Do you think I could put 300SD trim on the front? I am not sure if it would fit(with extensions, like the rear has), and all the salvage...
I went to the links section and clicked on "Removal of Glove Compartment" in one of the online manual sections. I have pulled it out last night and fixed the...
What are you trying to download and to where? There were two links for the index, one for a webpage - no download needed as you click the links on the webpage...
I chose to save the pdf (for later useage) and it completed but would not open. Its not a problem now thought. I have fixed the wiring. Thanks anyway....
If you look at the rear bumper, it has the trim from a late 70's 300SD...not sure what the number for it is (116?) but ith brackets, it comes to the end of the...
The webpage has relative links and only works online. If you copied the index to you hardrive and opened the html on your pc it will be looking for the pdf's...
As of today, I am the proud owner of a 1985 300D Turbodiesel sedan, with 258k miles on the clock! It is interesting to compare it to the '81 240D I had...
Need help in re-pinning window switch. I don't have access to schematic . Switch has seven open pins need to know what wires go with the pins. Thanks for...
Hello group, Need a little help with the installation of the alarm. The positive wire needs to be connected to a constant 12V power point, and still get power...
I almost bought a really nice 300D on e-bay for one of my 14 year olds. It went for $4000 and looked like it was worth it. I am starting early for those two....
Brian, I don't see how connecting it to the battery (with a fuse in-line) is any different from connecting to the courtesy lights (with a fuse in line) with ...
I'm just having fun with you :-) You will easily save more than that 20 in the first year. Andy _____ From: xeautomotive@... [mailto:xeautomotive@...] ...
As of today, I am the proud owner of a 1985 300D Turbodiesel sedan, with 258k miles on the clock! Congrats!! I have had one for years. *** but now I'm not...
... Another thing I found was that the two wires coming from the receiver/dryer (just behind the right-side headlamp) were disconnected, and two nearby wires...
William & Eric, Thanks. William, Did you secure the load directly onto the MB wagon's original roof rack? I would think it would be as strongly built as the...
BTW, for those who'd like to see some nice photos of my '85 300D, they can be found here: http://img31.photobucket.com/albums/v93/zzm113/300d/?sort=descending ...
Most likely, the jumper wires bypassed your low pressure sensor which will make the AC run even if it doesn't have enough Freon in it. Very bad for compressor...
Kevin, Jeff gave you quite this list of things that are likely right on the money. There are just a few points that I want to make: Before adjusting the...
Well, I have it working now, the cheap way. I was going to do it professionally, but once I saw the back of the fuse box, I put it right back...yikes! Oh well,...
In a message dated 5/2/2004 10:10:47 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... I would suggest trying to oil the antenna shaft with wd-40 before replacement. My 240D...
