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1985 300d diagnosing transmission leaks ??

I have developed a transmission leak, originally i thought it was the pan gasket so i replaced the filter and put on a new gasket. that didnt work it is still leaking. i think it is comming from where the dipstick tube goes into the transmission, or maybe the transmission cooler line, i have tightened the cooler line and it still seems to be leaking. if anyone has any sugestions i would be most greatfull.

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85 300CD no charge to battery

I'm not getting charging to the battery. I have replaced the voltage regulator on the alternator (the old regulator brushes where about worn out), but did not get any change in the charge to the battery. At idle, voltage to battery shows 11.9v and dropping. When rpm increased, voltage will increase to 12.35v max, than right down below 12v when back to idle. What am I missing?

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1984 300D Boost fuel pump routing

I have a single tank wvo conversion on a 1984 300D. I currently have the following fuel routing: Fuel tank to pre-filter to boost pump to vormax fuel filter to heat exchanger to stock system. Is there a problem with me putting the vormax filter first, then the pump? In other words, is it ok if the pump pulls through the filter instead of pushes?

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1985 300D auto-trans pre-purchase inspection ??

greetings,

looking at buying a 1985 300D with 173k. i am going over this very nice looking car with a fine tooth comb. i like this car. it appears to be a "loved" MB. it started right up after siting for a a year or so. all was happy until i checked the transmission fluid. it was so dark that i thought someone put rotella in it. and it stank like a burned up transmission. i have to test drive it yet, but i was leary already.

any chance that this is just "spent" fluid. or does it sound like a rebuilt would be in order?

how durable are these auto transmissions?

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1982 300 cd mixed up fuel injector parts

Ooops.... While cleaning fuel injectors and installing new Monark nozzles I may have (repeat MAY have) inadvertently mixed up two of the lower body parts. The injectors are cleaned and assembled and look terrific. I am wondering if I am ok to install them and if there's a problem it will be obvious; or, if I need to proceed to things like bench testing or other procedures. That would be sad. Ideas?

Cheers, George

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1982 240D Abnormal inside both tire wear ??

Hi. Wanted to get your idea on why I would be getting abnormal tire wear on the inside of BOTH tires. I do have some steering play which I attribute to needing either new idler arm bushings, which I just ordered or perhaps in need of a reconditioned steering box. However, I can't see this causing the inside of both tires to wear. Is it possible the camber is set too far somehow? Thoughts?

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Dave

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