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Not really a do-it-myself'er, but figured I'd check in for some help/advice.
My engine has 149,000 miles and I've owned it for the past 40,000.
This morning, I was backing out of my parking spot and was having trouble shifting into reverse. Put it in 1st and it then shifted smoothly into reverse. Didn't experience and problems driving 10 miles to work.
My 1983 300SD with 350,000 miles tends to "wander" / weave from side to side at highway speed when on a stretch of road that has grooves (running paralel to the road).
Would the cause be most likely a worn out steering gearbox or the idle arm bushing (or both). I had difficulties before trying to adjust the nut on top op the steering gearbox and finally settled on what was tolerable because I could not achieve ideal.
I replaced the steering shock absorber 3 years ago.
Any thoughts? Thanks, Dieter
I have developed a transmission leak, originally i thought it was the pan gasket so i replaced the filter and put on a new gasket. that didnt work it is still leaking. i think it is comming from where the dipstick tube goes into the transmission, or maybe the transmission cooler line, i have tightened the cooler line and it still seems to be leaking. if anyone has any sugestions i would be most greatfull.
greetings,
looking at buying a 1985 300D with 173k. i am going over this very nice looking car with a fine tooth comb. i like this car. it appears to be a "loved" MB. it started right up after siting for a a year or so. all was happy until i checked the transmission fluid. it was so dark that i thought someone put rotella in it. and it stank like a burned up transmission. i have to test drive it yet, but i was leary already.
any chance that this is just "spent" fluid. or does it sound like a rebuilt would be in order?
how durable are these auto transmissions?
Hi. Wanted to get your idea on why I would be getting abnormal tire wear on the inside of BOTH tires. I do have some steering play which I attribute to needing either new idler arm bushings, which I just ordered or perhaps in need of a reconditioned steering box. However, I can't see this causing the inside of both tires to wear. Is it possible the camber is set too far somehow? Thoughts?
Thanks
Dave
Hello
I sold my fourth and most recent Mercedes (1981 240D) in March. Couldn't stay away long, and am planning on looking at a 1979 300SD this weekend. I've had four diesels, (1982 240D, 1985 300SD, 1985 300D, 1981 240D) all automatic, since 1996.
The seller tells me that the transmission "sticks in second". Sounds to me like it might be a modulator valve issue, but since I can't even find a parts listing anywhere for a modulator valve for that car, I'm now wondering if that car came equipped with one at all.
I own two wagons, an 82 and an 85. The 82 has rebuilt rear suspension in the form of new accumulators, shocks and leveling valve. The 85 has had the shocks replaced some time ago, but is now mushy and leaks down over a period of 12-24 hours. I'd like to perform a preventive maintenance inspection and performance test to determine the condition of the system and point to component failures. Where is a good place to start?
124 body;when engine is cold,transmission slips from first to second and from second to third.When worm up everything is fine.I should mention that car was completelly flooded for a whole night under seven feet of water(local river) about year ago.But everything was drained several times and new filters and oil aded every time.HELP
n/a i have a 87 sdl and my emergency brake pedal will no longer retract with hand pull.ive used my foot to lift it up,but now that will not work anymore.i
was told that my cable needs replacing and that its not in the foot pedal mechanism.has anyone replaced this-my indy shop said its a 7 hour labor job.i would like to do this myself and know that the front and rear seat carpet and console have to come out.any info on console removal or other tips .?