Engine
Finding a Strange Ticking Noise in an Alternator
If you don't look closely this one can be hard to find!
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1984 300D Stalling
I have replaced all filters, including the one in the tank and all looked clean. I am still experiencing loss of power and then stalling as if a filter is clogged. When pumping the manual pump attached to the injection pump, it does not have pressure. It's like there is an airlock, but engine will start. I also checked the tank and it is vented. Any ideas? Thanks.
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1984 3ooTD Tailgate will not unlatch
Help! The tailgate on my 1984 300 TD will not unlatch. It won't open from the inside or the outside. Lock button pushes in... nothing. Lift the inside lever up... nothing. Unfortunately, I'm not sure it's actually "unlocked" as that whole emchanism feels wrong when trying to unlock with key. Is there a way to bypass everything and at least get it to open so it can be worked on?
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$9.25
107 115 116 123 126 Jack Hole to Floor Jack Adapter
Also W201, W124, R129, W140, W208, W210, W215, W220 - Allows use of floor jack to raise car from factory jack points
Removing Crankshaft Vibration Damper 1980 300D
I need to replace the gasket behind the water-pump housing on my 1980 300D. According to the service manual I first need to
1) remove radiator and fan
2) remove all v-belts
3) remove pulley
4) remove vibration damper
It looks like the bolts holding the pulley on are all that is holding the vibration damper on. Is that correct?
perhaps I should go a little further and swap out the front seal while I'm in there?
thanks!!
-nigel
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1982 300CD Wheel Change
I like the look of the wheels with hubcaps on the older 240d's and 300d's. I have a nice painted set of hubcaps, but can't find a set of wheels. I would like to stick with the same 6" tire. Any Suggestions? Thanks - John
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1985 300CD Low Compression #2 What Now????
Hi - When changing Injectors, I found low compression in the #2 Cylinders (160). All the others were ok (360 - 380). Is there anything I should do now, to prevent immediate complete failure? What should I expect in the near and far future, besides increasing loss of power? Thanks - John
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1985 300TD - How to Repair Damaged Vacuum Hard Line?
I had a short which burnt through a vacuum hard line under the dash. After that the car wouldn't turn off. I cut out the small burnt section and reconnected the lines with a short piece of 1/8" rubber tubing. The fit seemed pretty snug but still the car only turns off after a few seconds. How can I make a good repair to the hard line? Should I be gluing the rubber tubing onto the line? The hard line is behind the steering column and very hard to access, so the simpler the better.
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$368.00
Late 114 115 and Very Early 123 Chassis Brake Master Cylinder by Vin Number
Special order item. Genuine ATE. For most 240D 300D 280 280C 280E 1974 through 1977-1978
$85.00
Late 123 Chassis Brake Master Cylinder Install Kit - Order by Vin Number Only
Introductory Special! For most 1980 to 1985 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 280E 280CE w / bleed kit and video instructions