W116, BENZ AID - COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1980 to 1985 616 and 617 Diesel EGR Valve - ( Used )
W123 Wagon W116 6.9 W201 16V W126 SLS Suspension Pump ( Resealed)
Dead Tranny? What to Check? (1981 300D)
I’m wondering if my automatic transmission in my ’81 300D W123 is completely dead or just needs some good diagnostics. I’m asking for help on what to check to conclude what needs to be replaced.
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123 Knocking/Thumping under carriage?
Knocking or thumping noise coming from under 82 123 300d. Started while driving and continued after stopped and turned off vehicle. Intermitent.
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123 Clunk sound coming from rear.
Having a clunking sound coming from rear axel when car shifts down into low gear and shift into 4th. (automatic)
Is it the differential?
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123 Directional lights, Tachometer not working
Both directional lights and Tach not functioning. Checked and replaced fuse but still no action. Everything else on the same relay is working fine.
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OM617 Turbo Diesel Rubber Oil Pump Pickup ( Used )
W116 W126 R107 Gas V8 Drive Shaft Flex Disc Joint Kit w/ Hardware and Instructions
83 300 CDT 617 Turbo Overhaul
Section 1 Turbo Removal shows compressor bolt removal when hot except for two at 11 and 6 o'clock. With respect to the difficult to access 6 bolt, why wasn't it loosened before the compressor bolts?
Does the turbo drain pipe interfere with removal?
I would prefer to break the difficult turbo bolts before the compressor bolts.