W201, BENZ AID - COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Alternator Belt 'problem' ... 1984 300Turbodiesel...

Since I upgraded my glow plug relay to the type of relay that leaves the glow plugs on for a few minutes after start up, the alternator belts have been squeeling until the relay shuts off. I would like to put in a solonoid on the power supply to the relay with a momentary on button on the dash... But, in addition to that, I simply need to tighten the Alternator belts. It seems an easy thing to do on a car like this, which is so comfy to work on, but I can't seem to get the job done. It seems there should be a bolt, or a nut, to loosen behind somewhere, then turn the long, skinny hex shaped thing, and then tighten up the whatever. I can't find the bolt or nut, or whatever!

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Diesel Engine Specific Aid

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W123

Wagon rear hydraulic suspenson

i have a 230te estste 1991 the problem is that i keep getting engine oil in the hydrolic suspension tank i know this as i have drained it off back down to empty after doing this within a week the oil light is back on on the dash and the suspension tank is full i cant see how it is happening would like to know how the oil can get into the tank .refrence it being lumpy it just feels like there is too much air in the tyres have set them to the correct pressure and that dosnt make any difference even tried a little less but no difference is that better info for you ps it rear hydrolic suspension

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W124

Small vacuum lines

I recently purchased a 79 300TD wagon. I have discovered many hidden problems with the car since I purchased the vehicle. The main one is the discovery of a 3" hole behind the battery and tray. It was hidden by a poor fiberglass patch job and the battery.This has been leaking into the car and sitting on the rear passenger floor boards. The floorboards are also rotting and hidden by rubber undercoat. Anyhow, when I bought the car I knew it needed a new heater servo and amplifier.

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W123

Diesel engine mount replacement

Hello fellow enthusiasts!I am working on a 83 300 TD. Any one have expierience replacing engine mounts? Passenger side looks tight and driver side looks even tighter. I tried loosening the passenger side 8mm allen head but it is siezed. Getting to the 6mm allen head bolts on top of the mount looks to be a challenge. Any suggestions.........John

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W123

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