Engine
Avoiding Engine Trouble When Running Vegetable Oil in your Diesel
Fuel injectors will need the most attention
W126
$145.00
Self Leveling Suspension (SLS) High Pressure Hose Replacement Kit w/ Instructions
Specific for the W123 300TD Wagon. May work for hose replacement on other models. Please read details below.
86 300SDL grasping at straws here
I am having a meltdown here all the usual suspects are rounded up. My 1986 300SDL (that I have spent more time working on than driving no kidding) is a great car has me perplexed. It started and ran fine one day the next started and idled fine but gives me about 100RPM increase when I push the throttle with foot or under the hood so all the linkage is moving the way it should.
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86 SDL RPM hits a wall
For no reason at all I have no throttle response it will get up to about 1000 RPM and hit a wall. It wasn't like that yesterday. I have new injector nozzels balanced clean hard lines new filters (pre-filter is the aluminum filter I got here) diesel purged. the only thing I did was install a trans vac.
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1986 420 SEL rear tranny seal replacement
n/a
Can someone give me some info on what a reasonable cost would be to replace the leaking rear seal on the transmission of this car. I understand that the tranny must be removed so it is not something I can tackle myself. Plus, there are specialized tools etc. required to do the job correctly.
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Transmission
Automatic Transmission Erratic Shifts
Proper diagnosis is priority one - then repair! DIY testing and repair kits available.
$9.75
Diesel Fuel Injector Anti Leak Kit w/ Instructions
For sealing all Diesel mechanical injectors 1961 to 1993
$74.50
61x Diesel Automatic Transmission Modulator Pressure Test Kit
1969 to 1985 220D 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 300SD
1984 300sd Vacuum Readings
1984 300sd: Need to know vacuum spec. readings other than the'ol 20-23"
from the main vacuum hose.
Does anyone know the readings to:
transmission modulator value= 15-20"?
shutoff valve value= NEED THIS ONE
door actuator value
ignition switch
door check valve at firewall
Are the readings all suppose to be the same? 20-23 in of vacuum
I have Kent's books but do not see vacuum readings at the different branches of different systems aforementioned.
Thanks, Rafe.
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85 300SD water leak left rear floor
When it rains or snow collects on the car, my 85 300SD collects a BIG amount of water in the area behind the driver's seat on the floor. The passenger side (side of the battery tray) is completely dry. The sun roof seals are dry and need replacing. Could that be where the leak is coming from? I read there are drainage holes around the sunroof and they get plugged...? The car is 80% restored after sitting outside for about 13 years. The engine is a factory replacement, but after purchasing it from a wrecked condition, there were no written records of maintainence.