Shock replacement (Car now sits unevenly)
I have replaced both the front and rear shocks on my 1982 300SD with the bilstein comfort line. Now the front rides considerably higher than the rear. Have I overlooked something simple?
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81 300SD rear end rattle
My 300sd has a rattle coming from the rear of the car when you hit a bump.I realize it could be a few different things but what would be the most likely? The sway bar links aren`t broken but one of them looks to be slightly damaged. Thank`s Rick
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WVO-Which types are best?...
In my limited experience with WVO I have encountered several kinds and types out there, It seems that it is universal knowledge to stick with what originally was 100% pure oil of some kind and to stay away from the hydrogenated stuff. My question goes further... I like to know what are the better WVOs? and what kind of WVOs to avoid?. Maybe on a "TOP 10" format. Corn, Soybean, Rice, Cottonseed, Canola, Peanut, Palmoil,etc,etc,etc. If there is any written information about this please refer, this will help all current and future lipid users.
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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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All Models Trim and Moulding Tool Set
Prevents damage to paint and parts - All plastic
$39.75
420SEL 560SEL 560SL New Bremi Distributor Rotor
Very high quality. Technology made in Germany
Water Separator Bowl
So I've got the FM10 Water Separator filter in place, and
I'm wondering if it's okay that my biodiesel is actually
filling the separator bowl and is visible?
I imagined that only water would drain off into it (when present)
but perhaps this is incorrect?
thanks,
tbird