Engine
Securing Rubber Exhaust System Hangers (Donuts)
They can fall off especially if your exhaust system is sagging or not mounted properly
W126, MPG Products to Increase Mileage
$65.00
Late 617 Turbo Diesel Nylon Multi Blade Fan
Fits some later model 123 300D 300TD 300CD and 126 300SD
Driveline and rear end
Diagnosing and Repairing Common 114 115 107 116 123 and 126 Rear End Problems
The Differentials are very rugged. It is the associated parts that usually fail due to age and high mileage
1985 300SD Leaking head gasket
Just got done pulling the intake/exhaust manifold and noticed what appears to be a relatively small leak from the head gasket (see photo).
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My question is, how serious is this? As far as I know, this is the remnants of an old leak that happened 20 years ago and hasn't leaked since...no idea though. Engine has right at 200K mi. on it.
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$48.50
Bosch Fuel Injection and Engine Management Manual
Theory of operation, troubleshooting and service 1969 to 1995
1984 300D Cruise Control does not work, any ideas? Thanks
I am a new member to this website, recently purchased a 1984 300D, great condition, lots of miles though, around 290k. everything works great including sun roof. The only inoperable thing is car is cruise control, any advice, what I should start looking for. Thanks
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1983 300SD brake light-cruise control interface
The plate that holds the tail light bulb sockets has one empty hole which lines up with a red lens cover on the tail light lens. I want to add a brake light socket and bulb in that opening to increase brake visability, which is not the brightest on the older MB. But, I read somewhere that if you do not use the proper brakelight bulbs, it will mess up the cruise control, and if I add two bulbs, will it mess it up.
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1986 300SDL tranny not shifting ??
the car has sat for 3 months. when I took it for a ride today the tranny wouldnt shift out of 1st gear. It has always shifted fine untill now. the fluid was low so I topped it off with no change. were do I start ?
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'83 300SD Oil pressure - slow and low
I have an '83 300SD and when starting cold, it takes some time (5-10 seconds) to make oil pressure. I recently changed oil weight as winter is upon us. I'm using 5w40 now, and at a warm idle it makes just a little over 2 bars. I assume the gauge is measuring bars. When I was using 15w40 it made slightly under 3 bars when warm. The gauge is completely pegged when this engine has any throttle. According to the Mercedes manual this weight oil is appropriate for the temperature range in my area. It is ranging from about -5 at night to high 20's in the day.
