W123, Diesel Engine Repair
240D always leaking coolent out of expansion drain hose
hi i have been having trouble with a 1980 240D will never stop leaking coolent out of the expansion drain hose i have replacced everything but head gasket on the cooling system any sugestions on a fix? or what is causing this problem?
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Testing Diesel Tranny Shifting Valve
Can anyone shed light on how to properly test a 617 Turbo Diesel Transmission Vacuum Shifting Valve? (See MercedesSource item BCM-COMTVSA for reference.) I have a used one that looks in good shape but is untested - so of course I want to check if it is actually in good shape before throwing it in. Thanks!
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Sedan / Wagon Door Seal Instructions and Tools
There are some tricks to getting a replacement seal in properly
123 Sedan Sunroof cable length
I've got a 1983 240D sedan with electric sunroof. I've cleaned/lubed slides and cable. Sunroof goes all the way back without cable attached (by hand) but only 2/3rds back with cable attached. Could someone have put in a wagon cable? Are there different lengths between sedan and wagon cables? The reason I ask is that there's a wagon fuel sender in the tank so maybe PO had an old wagon and used parts for this sedan. Or is there something else stopping the travel?
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tachometer for a 240D
I recently replaced the dash instrument assembly in my 1985 300DT and now I have a few spare parts, like the old still functioning tach. What is involved in installing a tach on my 1982 240D. Is it an electrical or a mechanical pickup?
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The Miracle of Miracle Paint
Looking for insight before I pull the trigger on a gallon of MP. I'm in the process of having my lifelong Santa Barbara CA 1980 240D repainted and the body guy tells me the bottom of the doors under the seal are rusted pretty bad. Ugh. I specifically bought a CA car to avoid this!
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Control Arm Bushing difficulties
I am in the process of replacing the bushings and ball joints on the lower front control arms of my 82 123. While attempting to remove the smaller bushing (connected to the steering rod?) I ran into a wall. Actually, the bolt, which needs to go up, butted in to the spring cup. How do I remove this bolt? Do I need to remove the springs and cup? If so are there any tricks? HELP!
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123 240D Monark Pencil Glow Plugs - Set of 4 with Instructions
LAST SET WE HAVE. NLA. For 1980 to 1983 Models ONLY - Check your glow plug style BEFORE ordering