W116, Rust Repair

1980 300SD Bent voltage regulator

I removed my voltage regulator and when I took it out it looked like the attached image. Basically one brush at an angle and touching the other brush. I just put the new one it but after screwing the new one in I'm a bit confused as to how the old one got the one bent brush. Any ideas? Was it just a cheap part? There was no brand on it at all.

I guess this might get removed but images make it so much easier to show what is going on.

Matt

http://i.imgur.com/gFX2Z.jpg

Chassis Model Number

W116

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Diesel Engine Specific Aid

1985 300SD Disconnected blue Wire near battery

Found a disconnected blue wire near my battery. Can't figure out what it goes to. The previous owners installed an aftermarket radio so I'm wondering if it is from that or if this wire was disconnected from somewhere else. I'm having difficulty tracing it to figure where it is going. Any help is much appreciated. The wire comes through the firewall into the area near the battery and is blue.

Chassis Model Number

W116

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Body and Interior Specific Aid

1979 300SD Turbo Diesel: after-market turbo advisable?

Ken,

Thanks for the products and advice thus-far.

My 1979 Mercedes 300SD Turbo Diesel is running great (knock on wood!), and always gets a thumbs up.

Question for you and anyone in the forum with experience with my model and after-market turbos.

Would an after-market turbo work with my vehicle?

Yes? No? Why/why not? What to look for/stay away from? Other advice?

Cheers from the Bluegrass State,

Christian

Chassis Model Number

W116

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