belt tensioner spring removal for 1987 300D
1. How to release the belt tensioner spring on my 300 turbo Diesel 1987 without damaging surronding parts?
2. How to hold the pully on water pump to remove the fan clutch?
Thanks,
Alan
W126, BENZ AID - COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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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Diesel shakes - motor mounts?
I have a 1982 240d that vibrates when it idles. I am pretty sure that it is the engine mounts. I was wondering if there is a quick fix for this with out replacing them. If not, how much would it cost to get it fixed? Thanks.
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Speedometer stopped working
I have an 1986 560 SL (107) and the speedometer stopped working. No one is really sure why. I've been told it may be the impulse transmitter. I don't want to lay out 450.00+ labor if that's not the problem. My question, could it be a fuse?
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Mike
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water behind passenger seat, window?
I have after a rain a large amount of water behind the passenger seat. There is a large rusted out area by the right side front jack point. Also the front passenger window sticks when going down and comes off the track. Are these all related? Do you think the water is coming in from the jack point, door, or some where else? None of the seals have been replaced and the car has 202,000.
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Center vents very weak with A/C running.
I recently got A/C working on my '83 300DT, but it barely blows through the center vents. Can anyone PLEASE offer some suggestions about the possible problems/solutions?
Thank you!!!
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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...
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Erwan
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Diesel Automatic Transmission fluid level?
We own a 1983 300td. The automatic transmission level is low. Is it checked in Park or Neutral? What kind of fluid does it require? How warm does the fluid need to be to get an accurate reading?....Thanks arcnspark
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76 300D no power to preglow system, #4 fuse blows
I don't know if this new problem I've found has a direct link to the ongoing problems of the car not starting under any circumstances, but this morning I noticed that everytime I turn the key to position 2, fuse #4 (8 amp) in my main fuse box blows. It supposedly is linked to horn, emission control, carburetor heater (n/a), delay switch, and turn signal lamp. Also, when I hit the hazard lights, fuse # 1 blows. It goes to the warning buzzer, auto. antenna, trunk lamp, reading lamp, clock, rooflamp, hazard warning lights(l/r)and the fuel supply shut off valve.