W123, SVO/WVO parts

Turn signal problem-81 300D

I have a 1981 300D. On a recent road trip I had to run my hazards for an extended period of time while in the mountains (why I had to have them on is another story: throttle pivot mount failure - argh!). Anyway, at some point, the flashers just quit. Now I have no turn signals. I checked the fuses, and they're fine; I also checked the light bulbs - all are okay. Could the hazard have blown out a relay somewhere? If so, where, and how would I know if that's the problem? Any other ideas? Thanks! Mike

Chassis Model Number

W123

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Diesel Engine Specific Aid

What's the firewall throttle bushing called, where do I get one?

My '81 300TD TurboDiesel wagon has some kind of throttle bushing (rubbery filled metalic thing that screws onto the firewall and holds the throttle linkage from firewall to the "stop engine" lever on valve cover) on the firewall that seems to be deteriorating and the acelerator is becoming very mushy. I'm sure I'm only getting about 1/3 of the actual throttle so I'd like to replace this. I don't know what to call it, let alone where to get it. If anyone has any knowledge as to what this is called, I'd appreciate it. Thanks so much!

Chassis Model Number

W123

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Suspension creeky-clunking - Track Rod Mount?

Got a 240D '83. Great shape overall - but all (replace-over-repair) mechanics say I need all new suspension parts. I have replaced shocks with new bilsteins. Overall she rides fine thru bumps and dips, better than newer cars of non-German manufacture. Problem: Deep dips yield a creeky-klunk that sounds like it is coming directly from the passenger foot area - just where the track rod mount is anchored on the opposite side. Get this: barely noticable in the summer, it sounds really bad in the colder (non-freezing) weather...does this indicate anything clearly wrong?

Chassis Model Number

W123

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hard start, air in lines?

Hello, I have a 1985 Mercedes 300tdt which I have converted with an Elsbett system for wvo. It has been great for 2 years. I now have a starting problem, which might be totally unrelated, I think it is an air leak in the fuel lines. It takes two to start the car, one to turn the key and pound the petal and another to prime the pump. In colder weather it is more difficult. i suspect a gasket or seal, i just am wondering how to isolate the problem. Is this a common diesel thing or unique to veggie conversions?

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SVO/WVO
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Chassis Model Number

W123

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