Electrical
Power Antenna Failure
There is a quick fix as well as a more permanent repair
W123
$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.
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$8.95
W116, R107, W123 and early W126 Fog Light Bulbs x 2
Fits almost all models from 1973 to 1985. Set of two as shown
creamy WVO vs clear
I'm in my 3rd year of running WVO via Kent's single tank system. My WVO source has been clear WVO. I recently located a 2nd source that uses creamy oil vs the clear. I picked up the first batch two weeks ago and even after settling over 1/2 of the cube remains opaque and clogs my bag filters.
Would appreciate some feedback from others using creamy WVO
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1980 240d alternator troubleshoot
car wouldn't start, pulled voltage regulator, inner brush was worn out, while outer was over 1/4 inch. both were worn with same concave profile. does this spell alternator trouble?
i installed a borrowed voltage regulator, and all seemed ok first day. now, at idle, if i turn the lights on, it changes pitch of the engine. the engine bay is clean, and alternator looks newer even though the car has way over 300k.