$4.75
New 617 Turbo Diesel Short Head Bolt
For 300D 300TD 300CD 300SD Major Engine Repair / Overhaul
W123, SVO/WVO parts
$75.00
14 inch Narrow Original Factory Alloy Wheel ( USED )
Fits W113 W114 W115 W123 280SL 250 280 280CE 240D 300D 300TD 300CD.
1980 300td wagon WVO Starting w/STC
Howdy. I'm considering installing a STC conversion to my 1980 300TD wagon, but have a few questions before I do so. When you are running on WVO with the STC 1000 and all the upgrades (Boost Pump, Heated Pathway, Heated filter), how does the engine not need to be flushed out with diesel before shutting down to have proper starting the next day.
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$36.85
W116 W123 W126 New Front Ball Joints x 2
Fits Above Chassis - All Models from 1973 to 1991
$3.25
Late 617 Turbo Main Fuel Filter Bolt O-ring Seals x 2
BOLT NOT INCLUDED! Only fits some late 1984 some 1985 models - Requires inspection of existing bolt!
1977 300D Transmission identification
I’m trying to identify the transmission model in an early production 1977 - 123 - 300D? The transmission has no vacuum lines running to it only electrical wiring (driver side) and a mechanical connection (passenger side). The car has been owned since new, so it’s the original transmission.
VIN# 123 130 12 019871
Eng# 617 912 12 006662
Trans# 123 270 0701 006832
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'85 300TD why sudden rear braking ??
This is a new one on me...I just bought another W123...and after the second real drive for any miles..I heard a noise in the back the sounded like a cable wrapping around something...then the right rear wheel locks up...then lets go. My kids were 15 miles behind me, so I pulled over. We assessed the situation and the noise was coming from the right back wheel....clank, creak, clank at slow speed. I thought it was a CV shaft falling apart or the parking brake drums, but it was from the wheel area. But, the rotor still looks good on the outside.
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Restoration and Major Repair Articles
We want to share with you some of restoration and repair work that has come out of our own shop. Our goal is that this information can both inspire and instruct you to tackle needed repairs on your own Mercedes. Nothing excites us more around Mercedessource than to have someone write to tell us that for the first time they have successfully worked on and repair their own car! Success breeds more confidence which in turn leads to more success. We want these articles to give you that same feeling of success.
removing undercoating/rust 1979 300D
I was wondering what the best way to remove stock undercoating is for the at home mechanic?
Also, I seem to have a pretty large rust problem. I have Miracle Paint and would like to attack it from top and bottom but it seems like one of the screws holding down my passenger seat is rusted to the body. How do I get it out? Of course it's the right rear screw, the hardest to reach to begin with.
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Yikes...put in DOT 3 brake fluid! Suggestions ??
Yikes! I didn't realize the W123 uses DOT-4 and I've been using DOT-3. I have only topped off on DOT-3 (about two ounces, maybe 3 between two cars that were a little low), not bled and filled...so...the question...can I just bleed out and refill w/DOT-4? Or would it better to vac out the resovoir, put DOT-4 in and then bleed/refill. The brakes on one have been getting worse after sitting overnight...the first stop is an adventure if I forget to pump once before stopping (goes to nearly to floor).
Thanks a bunch.