Hi, I'm looking for engine schematics or assembly manual pages accessable online. Does sucha thing exist? I own a 1982 300SD. During warmer weather or when...
Hello, Do you loose power assist on the brakes? You should, because it has to have a good supply of vaccume. Make sure the booster line is in good shape, it...
Hello again, I will send you the service manual info. I can't copy it, but I can print off the pages yo need? If you tell me what you want I will send it to...
Christopher, Yes I also lose the power assist on my braking system. All of the vacuum lines have been inspected at a shop and they only found about five...
Hey All, I have a 123 coupe (300 CD) and I just switched to Mobil One 15 w 50 synthetic and its the best thing I ever did to the car. It makes such a...
Hello. I actually have thought about this for a while now, a pre-oiler. There has to be at least 3 or 4 rotations of that cam shaft until any new oil is ...
Location: Santa Cruz, California. On April 12th there will be a workshop in making biodiesel. On the 13th, you will be able to participate in converting a...
Does anyone have experience and/or information on how to adjust the valves on a 1982 300sd turbo? I have a couple of cylenders with borderline compression...
Began noticing a rather unsettling noise from the rear of my Œ83 240D, upon investigation it appears the lower shock mount on the driver¹s side rear control...
I own a 1979 cherry, sweet 300 SD. On my way to San Diego to pick up my son on his return from Afghanistan, I blew out my transmission. Had it rebuilt at AAMCO...
Hey Pat, It's interesting that you should bring this up right after I drove a 1981 300TD for sale here locally. The owner works at MB as a mechanic, and he ...
That was a discussion that passed through here a few months back but the wide consensus is that the mule-like kick is natural. It seems to be something...
Mercedes trans are some what adjustable by: speed of shift, and time of shift. The Modulator Valve on the transmission controls fluid pressure inside the...
Snip ... it all ... Stock?? None. However, I can build you a TH400 that will make it to 200,000 miles, but guess what?? Shifts will be harsh to eliminate ...
Patrick: I drive 1982 300 SD with 189,000 miles and original transmission. Same thing, 1st gear is smooth but going into 2nd is much more forceful. Your...
the guy just picked it up yesterday A man named Bernard of European Imports , he has over 300 Mercedes benz if you are looking for parts or wanting to sell,...
I think that the question that begs to be asked is can you ever get out all of the old tranny fluid on a regular inspection and fluid replacement? Does the...
Thanks Chris for clearing this up. Now it all makes sense. We all know about the infamous vacuum systems on the older MBs. studio53@... Jesse Parris...
Yes, all the trans fluid can be drained! There is a plug on the torque converter. You can drain the torque converter if you get under the can and roll the...
Bingo on this one. The AAMCO folks went over the transmission over the course of two days. The key: adjustment of the modulator valve. Now it has that...
... Here's a sort-of related tranny question: Is the transmission meant to use all 4 forward gears all the time? My 300D non-turbo will only use first...
Gents, I am a new list member. First post. Just looked at a '89 190D today. Would anyone recommend a reliable MBZ mechanic who could help me check this car? I...
