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Running your Diesel Engine on Straight Vegetable Oil
The pros, cons, effort, and expense of running your Mercedes Diesel on waste vegetable oil
W116, BENZ AID - COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
84 380SL valve train service kit
n/a After installing the new oil tube fittings, I started to remove the cam gear so that I could change the chain guide. After I had the gear about half way off, the chain was so tight that I stopped, fearing that I would not be able to reinstall it. Is there a trick to loosen the chain. I have been going by Kent's manual.
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Changing diesel pump 1984
Has anyone got a easy way to change injector pump on 1984 300SD. The rack sensor is just above the back bolt and makes putting the nut bavk on interesting. The gasket started leaking because the support at the back of the pump was not bolted to engine.
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$56.50
Alloy Wheel Paint Restoration Kit - UPS GROUND ONLY!
Now with paint masking dam INCLUDED! One of the best cosmetic improvements you can make on your old Benz! w/ video Instructions
ceramic brake pads ok on 85 300TD?
I was told by a mechanic that ceramic brake pads would not stop or wear as well on my 85 300TD. Is this true? Why?
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78 300SD Turbo Connector Hose
Is there a particular type of hose that must be used for the Turbo Connector Hose?
My turbo had a braided hose, similar to that of the fuel line return hoses but larger, that was leaking pretty badly at both ends. I removed it and took it into my local parts store and the guy at the counter said that I needed that particular style hose. He cut me a length of 3/8" fuel hose to hold me over until I could get my hands on some.
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$8.50
Metal to Metal Anaerobic Gasket Maker
Small .20 Fl Oz for small repairs. Much better than silicone for flush metal-to-metal sealing. Example: Differential Cover
88 190d no heat on feet
my 1988 190d does not blow out heat on the feet.What could be the problem?my 1984 300d also has same problem no heat blowing out on floor.Vacuum problem?
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79 300D W123- Neutral safety switch
I've replaced the glow plugs, strap fuse, glow plug relay and the ignition switch on my 79 300D. Intermittently, she doesn't start in PARK ( glow plug indicator light goes on , but doesn't start when the key is turned)-- If I shift to NEUTRAL, she starts fine. I pay attention to the warnings this" Panzerwagen" gives me , so I'm thinking that there's some glitch in the neutral safety switch.
Am I on the right track? Please excuse potentially incorrect terminology- I'm no expert, which id why I subscribe to this helpful forum.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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84 300D Hard Starting Right After Shutdown
I know there is a remedy for this..but I can't find it on here again. My 84 300D starts right up cold, no problem. But after I turn it off and try to restart..the engine just turns over without starting unless I turn the key off then immediately turn the key on again..starts right up...anyone know the answer..? Thanks for any help !!