$58.95
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
W123, Factory Books and Manuals
79 300td will not start
I just bought a used 1979 300td Wagon which started up great when I test drove and picked it up. The next morning it would not start but it does crank and lets noticeable smoke out of the tailpipe. The overnight temperature was about 10C, I plugged in the block heater for a few hours before my second attempt and still no luck. The battery has strong charge, the glow light comes on and the glow plugs were just serviced. I know the vales need are in need of an adjustment. Could someone tell me if it is compression related and suggest some trouble shooting and advice??? Thanks.
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1985 Turbo Wagon (Cal version) temp. sensor/sender locations?
1985 300 Turbo Diesel Wagon, California version
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Water Leakage
There is water leaking into the drivers and passengers side of my 1982 240d. The water drips down from under the dash on both sides, but there is no rust hole or clogged drains. What else could be causing this?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Updated 4-5-08
Where are the fresh air inlet ducts?
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Electric coolant heater hose replacement
Kent,
Got the replacement hose from you and had it installed (it's tax season and well no time for this CPA this time of the year to get my hands dirty, except deal with the IRS!)
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Severe engine shake at idle
I had some work done recently (installed the Monark injector tips and the radiator hose with the electric heater element in it) as well as some front end work (ball joint, etc.) All of a sudden I'm getting the shake, shake, shake, shake your booty from the engine at idle. It runs great and the shake is more pronounced when cold. Never had it before it went into the shop (bet you never heard that Kent!) So, tips anyone? Engine shocks? TIA Ben
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$58.50
Diesel Fuel Injector Tuning Manual and Top Brass Tool Kit - Combo Special
Best tool kit to clean the insides of your old fuel injectors. You might get them to spray well again without buying replacements
$18.95
Diesel Injector Cleaning, Overhaul and Testing Procedures Manual - by Kent Bergsma
BACK IN PRINT! MARCH 2025
240D dancing oil cap
Kent,
Hope all is well. Ran the purge and installed the new Monark injector tips and boy what an improvement! As is always the case, fix one thing and find another...
Got your Diesel performance book (with the tips order), went thru the various tests and find a moderately dancing oil cap. Being a noob now hindsight is 20/20 but my question is this - assuming I need to do an overhaul, what is the typical needed parts list, cost for same and "ballpark" labor charge for doing an overhaul.
Before I had it shipped from CA I had a Mercedes mechanic replace the timing chain, now the new injector tips and really the car is running fine.
So, do I tolerate it and just live with it and wait for the inevitable or be proactive?
What actions can I do to reduce blow-by in the interim?