W126, Climate Control

Warm weather WVO

I live in Guam where the ambient air temperature is never lower than 70 degrees. Usually, the lows are around 78, and the highs around 88 to 90.

I intend to convert my 1983 300SD, 126 chassis with 5 cyl turbo to burn WVO. Am I safe to not pre-heat the WVO? I'm thinking that since the outside air temperature never gets lower than 70 degrees, I shouldn't even concern myself with the flow of the fuel.

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1984 300sd ball joints replacement

Hi, I just bought a 1984 300sd w126 and the mechanics told me I have to replace the front ball joints... Since I have repaired the sunroof of my car thanks to mercedessource, I was wondering if I can replace myself the front ball joints. In this case, which kit do I need from mercedessource? I found a front arm bushing replacement kit and manual but I don't know if it s what I need... At low speed, I get some clunking especially when I drive over bumps... Thanks Erwan

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420SEL - runs bad and at a loss

Okay, here's my trouble...I bought an old 1988 420 sel as a restoration project and spent over a year patching up and polishing the job. After a new suspension, new rims and tires, transmission repair, paint job, tune-up, and custom parts installation, I thought I was doing pretty good. In fact, the car looked sharp and I was well-pleased with the results. However, last year I drove to Myrtle Beach (from central Kentucky) and back.

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"Core Support" location on W126

I bought an FM10 water separator filter for my 1982 300SD, and in the instructions it suggests that I mount it to the left front "core support" bracket. After surveying for a spell, I was unable to locate this bracket in the engine compartment. Can anyone point me, via other reference points, to this bracket? Thanks in advance, tbird

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Exhaust Leak From Manifold Or Turbo on a 300SD

I noticed a bit of soot in the instrument panel of my '84 300SD. I also get a few specks of soot on the grille and under the hood. My guess is that I have a minor leak somewhere on the exhaust side of the engine. Is there anywhere that seems prone to leakage? Exhaust manifold gasket, turbo gasket, etc.? Thanks for any advice you can provide. Tim Delaney Stewiacke, NS, Canada 1984 300SD, 225,000km

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