Lights
Instrument Cluster Light Bulb Requirements
Knowing what bulbs you need and how to get to them is the key!
W123
Transmission
Reviving a High Mileage Automatic Transmission
How to improve performance and prolong the life of a tired gas or diesel automatic transmission
1982 300d Window relay?
I am troubleshooting an intermitent power window issue. Replaced the window switch on the driver's side and seemed to solve the issue. Later all four windows did not work. Tested fuses in fuse box (OK), checked contacts at both driver and passenger switches. Is there a FUSE RELAY or other item I should check before tracing the entire wiring system? I am assuming that such a relay exists...
Many thanks. --- Chris Konik
** Using Mercedessource DTC SVO conversion for over three years, yeah!
-- Columbus, Ohio
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engine stumbles on acceleration Still 1983 300 CDTd
I noticed a slight "stumble"(for lack of a better word)when accelerating from a stop on slight inclines and by the end of the week it became worse doing it when accelerating from any incline and up into higher RPM. But I still had plenty of power. So I put in new Monark injectors, a valve job, new fuel filters and a Purge. Still have the stumble at lower RPM but has tons of power after the tun up. I have no problem hitting 80 at the end of the on ramp. Any idea's of where to look next? Could the fuel pump need something?
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Sale
$75.00
Mercedes 123 240D 300D 300CD and 116 300SD Original U.S. First Aid Kit (Used)
All white will original internals
$35.00
Late 616 and 617 Diesel Engine Vacuum Pump Cover Plate (USED)
Fits 1981 to 1984 240D 300D 300TD 300CD 300SD
81 240D finding a Manual Transmission Replacement ??
Not really a do-it-myself'er, but figured I'd check in for some help/advice.
My engine has 149,000 miles and I've owned it for the past 40,000.
This morning, I was backing out of my parking spot and was having trouble shifting into reverse. Put it in 1st and it then shifted smoothly into reverse. Didn't experience and problems driving 10 miles to work.
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85 CD engine vibration
I'm still troubleshooting a constant vibration. In gear, out of gear, standing still or moving. I have a constant vibratiion beginning at about 1000 RPM and does not go away at any RPM and gets downright noisy at highway speeds. It has a chug-chug sound that can be felt in the ears and the butt. More annoying than anything, but I'm sure eventually things are going to begin to vibrate loose on an otherwise solid vehicle.
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Hard & rough cold-starting in 1982 300D-T
I'm hoping someone can readily identify this issue before I have to break down and shell out for a mechanic due to the urgency of getting it resolved... My ASTM-certified-biodiesel powered 1982 W123 300D-T is having issues with starting up first thing in the morning. It has gotten bad over the past couple of weeks to the point where it won't always fire up on the first try or two. When it does catch, it "chugs" really hard, smokes light-to-medium gray like a chimney and generally sounds grumpy for a bit before smoothing out.
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Suspension
Hard to Remove Tie Rod Ball Joints
It may take a special tool