Rear Suspension 79 300td
Kent,
What is the fluid type for the rear suspension of a 79 300TD wagon?
Thanks,
Gary
W123, SVO/WVO parts
1978 300CD losing power after twenty minutes.
I bought a 1978 300CD with 250K miles about two months ago. So many problems and I've never worked on a diesel but my income is too modest to afford a mechanic. I'm just a humble computer guy. Okay, enough blathering. Recently, the power assist on the brakes gave out and, simultaneously, the car wouldn't shut off when I removed the ignition key. I have been told that I need to rebuild the vacuum pump. After a week of manual braking (that thing's a beast to stop) and manually choking the engine when I get to my destination it's developed a new problem that is far more devious.
Chassis Model Number
Forums
81 300d exhaust leak
I have a newly purchased 300cd non turbo that has a significant exhaust leak from the top of the manifold. Do these run gaskets on the exhaust side? I could not find them listed online. Are these prone to cracking and warping, or should a gasket do the job? Should I bother trying to retorque everything on my badly leaking gasket?
Chassis Model Number
Forums
1984 300TD Fuel Guage Not Working
I just bought an 84 300TD (Yes, the wagon) and I really like it. One thing that I don't like is that the fuel guage is not working. It jumps all over at times, and at other times it will stay all the way empty (after I just filled it up) or all of the way full. Not sure if this is related, but when I fill it up, I have to put fuel in very very slowly (~.5 gal per minute) otherwise the filler fills with foam and shuts the station pump off.
Chassis Model Number
Forums
1980 300SD tranny in a 84 300TD wagon?
Is it possible for an 84 300TD wagon to run on the transmission from a 1980 300SD? If only some of the parts (within the tranny) are interchangeable, which ones?
Chassis Model Number
Forums
HELP NEEDED WITH CLUTCH PROBLEM!!
Hi there. I have a 300DT Euro with a 4 speed manual. I bought all the clutch related parts to do the job and then decided to have my mechanic do the job.
So we after the installation, all was fine for about 1 week, then the shifting became hard. I took it back and he figured their was some air in the lines still. So he bled the system again, getting a little bit of air out. Then another 2 weeks later, the same thing happened and i took it back again. And now the same thing is happening again.
I don't want to take it back to him again. I trust him and his work, but i would feel wrong in asking him to 'fix it again'. Also, Mercedes are not his specialty, so i am asking for advice from Kent or anyone who has any help to offer.
Chassis Model Number
Forums
Black Stuff Blocking Fuel Filters!! 1985 300TD
I have a 1985 300TD converted to run on WVO. It ran great for about a year and then I have been plagued with problems (plugging filters). My oil is liquid gold. I suspected some of the neoprene fuel hose I used was going bad. I drained both tanks ( I have a small diesel tank for starting/purging) and replaced every fuel line and filter. I have been testing the system using diesel only to make sure it all works. I have Kent's little clear filter at the exit of the main (original) tank. It plugs up with what looks like black sand.
Chassis Model Number
Forums
$11.95
Diesel Purge - Per Can
Can only be shipped UPS ground
1981 300 TD Wagon Transmission doesn't shift
While driving, the trany shifted to nuetral by itself. No position on the gear shift changes the condition. However, when I shift to park I do get a grinding noise before the gears mesh. Every other position is quiet. I was told that I may have to replace the transmission and I am willing to do so as long as a second opinion agrees with the first.
If I do need to replace the transmission, I need a good manual to help out.
Chassis Model Number
Forums
85 300CD intermitent starting cylce
My 1985 300cd started acting up today. Car runs great... however today the Car did not start. I insert the key, turn the key to show glow plug lite on, wait for light to go out and then turn key. the key does not turn ( i mean it will not rotate clockwise anymore). Then i will rotate key back to off, pull key out, cycle the transmission from park to low to neutral several times. Then insert key and try again and sometimes it starts and sometimes it does not. Basically i Keep doing this procedure till it starts. After i start the car i drove the car 40 miles with no problems.