W116, BENZ AID - COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
617 Diesel Garrett T3 Turbocharger Installation Gasket Set
1982 300TD-T 315k miles Drivetrain Noise
At about 30MPH a whirring sound starts from the back end. Volume and pitch increases with speed... independant of road conditions. The noise only accurs when the drivetrain is under load/acceleration. While under load (as on a long grade), down shifting does not affect volume or pitch.
No clunkiness. Tire tread wear is "normal". SLS is working properly.
Any thoughts? Pinion bearing...Drive Shaft support bearing? I do not have a ton of experience in this area.
Thanks in advance!
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1975 300D Adjust idle just a bit.
I would like to adjust my base idle up just a bit on my 1975 300D what's the best way to adjust?
Also, when I adjust the idle from the inside using the dash adjust knob, it seems to have an affect on the linkage making the trottle pedal a tad harder to depress, and it's not as smooth.
Any ideas or info would be appreciated, thanks.
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Square Tank bolted to side on my 1980 300sd
On this 1980 300sd I have a square fuel tank that is bolted to the sides. Thers is no fuel sensor on the top of the tank. I can see all the way into the back and there is no sending unit. Where is the sending unit on these early 116 300sd's?
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Up the tire size 1983 300D Turbo Diesel
My stock tire size is 195/70 14 ~ 24.75 inch diameter. I was considering moving up to 205/75 14 ~ 26.1 inch diameter or 215/70 14 ~ 25.9. This would, in essence, give me the effect of an overall higher read end ratio. It feels as if the engine is revving more than it should at 65 - 70mph. Is this advisable? Also, what should the expected mile-per-gallon be for this year/model assuming everything is running correctly, and a conservative driving style? Thx, Bill
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Inspecting the Voltage Regulator BEFORE it Fails and Leaves You Stranded
Maintenance - Ratcheting Right Angle Screw Driver with Bits
1985 190D 2.2: where is the fuel prefilter?
I'm perhaps exposing my ignorance, but where is the fuel prefilter on my engine? The picture included with the filter kit doesn't help me, as I can't locate just where that refers to. I suppose it's possible that the prefilter was removed at some time.
Since I plan to replace the gunked-up filter in the tank, I'd like to have a good prefilter in place to catch whatever I stir up in the process.
- Richard
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Using Mercedessource kit in a 1980 300sd
Has anyone converted a 1980 300sd with the MS kit. I have done my 1984 300sd and just purchased a 80 300sd and the engine compartment is way different. I am refering to the physical layout specifically. Thank you.