W116, BENZ AID - COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
creamy WVO vs clear
I'm in my 3rd year of running WVO via Kent's single tank system. My WVO source has been clear WVO. I recently located a 2nd source that uses creamy oil vs the clear. I picked up the first batch two weeks ago and even after settling over 1/2 of the cube remains opaque and clogs my bag filters.
Would appreciate some feedback from others using creamy WVO
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oil filter for 1976 300D
I ordered oil filters for my 76 300D W115 and got a Mahle OX 1 D filter. Is this the correct one? The one I removed is a mm or 2 taller. It looks like it will work. The Mahle web site does not list my car. Also what is the big copper crush washer for its about 1 1/8" in DIA? It was not in my filter I took off. I am new to MB Diesels Thanks, Chuck
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1980 240d alternator troubleshoot
car wouldn't start, pulled voltage regulator, inner brush was worn out, while outer was over 1/4 inch. both were worn with same concave profile. does this spell alternator trouble?
i installed a borrowed voltage regulator, and all seemed ok first day. now, at idle, if i turn the lights on, it changes pitch of the engine. the engine bay is clean, and alternator looks newer even though the car has way over 300k.
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1991 300D Non-Return Valve / Booster Vacuum Line
In changing the serpentine belt I pulled at a line and broke the non-return valve in the middle of the main brake booster vacuum line. My car won't stop now and it's slightly important to do so because I have to get this car inspected for a state safety inspection. I'm thinking they won't look too kindly on a car that doesn't stop ;)
From the schematics, this is the brown plastic line that gets the vacuum when the key is shut off -- so everything adds up. I'm trying to find a quick fix as I wait on parts.
#1: I haven't been able to find just the valve, I think the line has to be replaced entirely?
#2: Is this as simple as unscrewing and reconnecting from the pump to the booster? Since there isn't fluid/anything else to deal with I wanted to make sure I don't neglect anything.
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1984 300D intermittent erratic temp. guage
Anyone ever experience this: "Old Yella" runs great as I have been retired a little over 2 years now and the car has become a hobby to me as well as my daily driver. With the help of this site I have got the vehicle pretty much re-born. There is one thing that I haven't been able to remedy. The car's water temp guage reads right where Mercedessource states it should 99% of the time,(a picture of the guage reading is on this site or in one of the manuals) just around the 80 degree celsius mark.
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Engine
615 616 617 Diesel Engine Timing Chain Routing and Parts Needed
Good reference material if you plan to replace timing chain and related parts.
1981 300td vacuum problems
When isolating the vacuum pump it takes about 3-4 seconds to build up to 23hg. Is that too long? I have not been able to get a brake booster that holds vacuum is my pump just not able to keep up?
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$14.95
All Models 397 Pc. Metric O-Ring Assortment in Case
Must have for any Mercedes D.I.Y.er
SVO / Biodiesel
Sorting Out the Claims When Considering a Diesel to Vegetable Oil Conversion
Here are some tips to considering when putting together your own conversion