Brake
Brake Rotor Chatter or Pulsation
Causes and cures for this common problem
W123
$44.50
617 Turbo Diesel Cruise Control Linkage Assembly
Fits 1981 to 1984 OM617 Turbo 300D 300CD 300TD 300SD - Connects to throttle linkage- LAST ONE!
1980 300TD will not start
After a cold night(I forgot to plug in the heater), the engine will crank
but not start. Replaced fuel filters, tried Diesel purge from bottle, even
starter fluid. Nothing worked.......any ideas.
Glow plugs, alternator, battery, valve adj. in last yr. Timing chain replaced
at 130K. Car now has 340K. Compression check @ 290K: 340,350,400,360,380.
It was the uplift pump.
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1982 300D Failing to start, dash lights dim and clicking sound
Interesting set of events this weekend: car would not start, clicking sound, so I jumped started the 300D and took it for a drive; when I returned, I shut off and tried to start again; nothing, so I tried to jump start again, nothing, only clicking sound.
I tested the fan blower, windshield wipers, radio, and electric windows, and all worked; however, when I turned the key to start, all lights on dash went off, and the clicking noise persisted until a few moments later; then lights came on but no start;
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Electrical
Power Antenna Failure
There is a quick fix as well as a more permanent repair
$79.50
617 Turbo Diesel Engine Short Block Gasket Set
Fits 1981 to 1985 TURBO 300D 300CD 300TD and 300SD Only
1978 300D AC belts missing
Test drove the subject vehicle today. Looking into the engine compartment, noticed the AC belt or belts were missing. Owner says, previous owner removed them during the winter and never replaced them.
In my quest to own an 300D, just about every 300D/240D I have checked into - the AC is inoperative. Why is this just about always the case? Why are the belts missing... Is this an expensive repair or just a recharge?
Thanks again.
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Suspension
123 and 126 Chassis Front Torsion Bar Failure
Alert! Check yours before experiencing a dangerous suspension failure
Engine
Finding a Use for Old Diesel Engine Parts
Sometimes you just have to take a break from working on your diesel... :-)
1984 330D New Monarks
Hi all at Mercedessource and forum. I put the Monark injectors in "Old Yella today. The instructions were great as usual and every thing went smooth. I had one minor disappointment and one question and would like a little advice on both. First the disappointment: You know how you get a little diesel fuel around the pre-chamber and the wells that the injectors sit in as you expell the air from the hard lines with the nuts cracked a 1/4 to a 1/2 turn? Okay, well I did everything to a tee. I torqued all the injectors at 59 ft/lbs.