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I have a 1983 300d. The accelerator pedal is not engaging my transmission kickdown switch on the floorboard. It makes contact with the switch but does not mash it down enough to engage the switch. Does anyone know the best way to adjust the throttle linkage to take out the free travel in my pedal and adjust it so that it completely engages the kickdown switch? Thanks for the help!
Glidehm
My 79 240D just got a new (used but better than it had) engine.
The engine starts good when cold (20 degrees now) and has good power for it's age.
I'm running Schaeffers 9000 series 10/30 synthetic. Had good luck with this oil in other diesels we own including old dodge cummins, and our new 09 volks 2.0 tdi.
And maybe what it's doing is no big deal, but it doesn't seem right.
Does anyone have any detailed pictures of the vacuum lines and connectors under the hood of a 1981-1985 300d? I a starting from scratch and the diagrams that I have found don't specify whay types of lines to use and they are vague at best on how to run the lines. Please help! Also I have seen a 5-way connector in some cars and the vacuum connector kit on this site does not include this? When was it used and on what models? I have the vacuum troubleshooting guide but it lacks the detail that I am looking for it this situation. Thanks for any and all the help!
GLIDEHM
81 240d
I have Bilstein shocks to replace my original units which are shot. They are "upside down " compared to the Billys. In any case the dust covers are also shot and wouldna fit anyway.
Where can i get boots to fit the Bilsteins?
Would anybody use them without the boots?
My cars blower was erratic (sometimes it would operate on high, sometimes it would operate on only medium, sometimes it would barely blow) and I thought that either my switch was malfunctioning or the fan motor was going out. It seemed that it might be the motor since even the defrost manual high speed setting was unpredictable. As of yesterday it has stopped all together. Is this the normal failure mode for fan motor or switch?
Help!
I just completed a diesel purge on my 1983 CD, I changed both fuel filters. With the secondary fuel filter nut loose, I used the manual fuel pump to remove the air. I have a feeling the pump is not working.... After 15-20 pumps with the manual hand pimp, I tightened the secondary nut. At this stage the primary filter was 1/4 full. I ran the engine, it ran for about 30-40 seconds then died. The primary fuel pump is full. I repeated the air purge procedure again... no success. the engine will not start.
Can you please advise next steps... advanced thanks!
My 1983 300d has roughly 12-15 in/Hg of vacuum at idle. It fluctuates very very rapidly between 12 and 15 on the gauge. Does this mean that the check valve and the vacuum pump are bad? When you rev the engine up to 2000-2500 rpms, I get around 20-22 in/Hg and it still fluctuates very rapidly. I am checking the vacuum at the main servo line that runs to the brake booster. Any insight would be greatly appreciated bcs the price of these parts is defintely not cheap. Thanks for the help!!!!!!
GLIDEHM
Can anyone tell me how to remove the center vents from the dashboard? is this even possible without pulling the whole dash out? i have some trash behind one of the vents and I cant get it out without removing the adjustable vent! Thanks for any help!!!!!
GLIDEHM
Changed my valve guide seals using your kit about a week ago. Very good information provided in the book. Thanks.
I have not seen a reduction in oil consumption and still have a good bit of smoke at start up. My car is burning approx. 2 quarts per 300 miles. 211,000 on the clock. Runs great, seems to have full power and starts up every morning. What should be my next step in reducing the amount of oil being burned? (I have no leaks) I am using delo 400 15/40 or rotella 15/40.
Any advice would be appreciated... thank you.