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Finding a Strange Ticking Noise in an Alternator
If you don't look closely this one can be hard to find!
W126, BENZ AID - COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Alarm Buzzer Steering Lock 1983 300SD
Kent,
I have read your manual for the replacement of the steering lock + tumbler and purchased all the parts I need. I have a steering lock from a very well maintained 91 420SEL. Can I use the alarm buzzer from that one for the steering lock of the 83 300SD? It is different in that it allows for one more plug than the one on the 300SD - but the other plug looks the same.
Thank you
Dieter
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1984 300D Stalling
I have replaced all filters, including the one in the tank and all looked clean. I am still experiencing loss of power and then stalling as if a filter is clogged. When pumping the manual pump attached to the injection pump, it does not have pressure. It's like there is an airlock, but engine will start. I also checked the tank and it is vented. Any ideas? Thanks.
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1984 3ooTD Tailgate will not unlatch
Help! The tailgate on my 1984 300 TD will not unlatch. It won't open from the inside or the outside. Lock button pushes in... nothing. Lift the inside lever up... nothing. Unfortunately, I'm not sure it's actually "unlocked" as that whole emchanism feels wrong when trying to unlock with key. Is there a way to bypass everything and at least get it to open so it can be worked on?
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$9.25
107 115 116 123 126 Jack Hole to Floor Jack Adapter
Also W201, W124, R129, W140, W208, W210, W215, W220 - Allows use of floor jack to raise car from factory jack points
Removing Crankshaft Vibration Damper 1980 300D
I need to replace the gasket behind the water-pump housing on my 1980 300D. According to the service manual I first need to
1) remove radiator and fan
2) remove all v-belts
3) remove pulley
4) remove vibration damper
It looks like the bolts holding the pulley on are all that is holding the vibration damper on. Is that correct?
perhaps I should go a little further and swap out the front seal while I'm in there?
thanks!!
-nigel
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1982 300CD Wheel Change
I like the look of the wheels with hubcaps on the older 240d's and 300d's. I have a nice painted set of hubcaps, but can't find a set of wheels. I would like to stick with the same 6" tire. Any Suggestions? Thanks - John
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1985 300CD Low Compression #2 What Now????
Hi - When changing Injectors, I found low compression in the #2 Cylinders (160). All the others were ok (360 - 380). Is there anything I should do now, to prevent immediate complete failure? What should I expect in the near and far future, besides increasing loss of power? Thanks - John
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1985 300TD - How to Repair Damaged Vacuum Hard Line?
I had a short which burnt through a vacuum hard line under the dash. After that the car wouldn't turn off. I cut out the small burnt section and reconnected the lines with a short piece of 1/8" rubber tubing. The fit seemed pretty snug but still the car only turns off after a few seconds. How can I make a good repair to the hard line? Should I be gluing the rubber tubing onto the line? The hard line is behind the steering column and very hard to access, so the simpler the better.
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1987 300e poor (No) acceleration
I got some problems with my 87 300e:
It starts good and has good throttle response in "Park". As soon as you put it in Drive there is no/very slow response and the car just does not accelerate from especially a stop.MAx speed varies from 25 -40 mph., RPM don't go over 2000.
Everyone is telling me that these engines will run 2-300.000 miles, but at this speed it might take me another 25 yrs.to get there....