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My abs warning light came on last night after a hard stop in the rain-this happened shortly after I ran over a large tree branch which broke up and struck the underside of my vehicle in various places-the brakes still feel as if operating normally and stop the vehicle just as before the light came on- any suggestions as to where to start? I have ordered Kent's brake manual but it will be several days before I get it-Thanks!
I recently converted my a/c on my 85 300TD to R134. The system had a huge leak in the suction hose, which was replaced. The system was evacuated and I added three 11-ounce cans of refrigerant, but the compressor will not turn on. It was working fine before, so I was wondering if there was a switch or something that is not functioning properly, or if more R134 needs to be added.
Repainted my 300SD wheels with the kit from Mercedes Source
(Does a great job). Do I need to have the wheels balanced after this?
Removed several years worth of brake residue(on the backside of wheel) and was wondering if this would have any influence on balance.
Thanks,
JMD
how do you remove the battery tray from this vehicle? I can't locate any bolts.
Hello everyone,
just wondered what proper compression is for a diesel. I have a 92 300D, and my shop recently did a cold compression test with the following numbers- #1-340, #2-330, #3-290, #4-320, #5-320.
He said that these were pretty good for a car w/ 270k- I just wondered what anyone else thought. The car seems to start fine, and runs well.
Thanks!
I have a 1982 300Sd that I am repairing for my kids to drive. I can hear the wiper motor running but the arms do not move? I know I have read somewhere about a Bakelite piece or something that wears out and it controls the arm movement. IS there a simple modification repair that can be done...AND how do I get to it, and how do I make the repairs.
thnaks
My Benz "Old Yella" had recently slipped a little in the miles per gallon dept. I have developed an obsession with the car and stay right on top of things mechanically so I was a little puzzled. The air filter was coming up on my periodic maintainence schedule so I decided on trying out a K+N. I usually change air filters after about 20,000 miles of use. This figure is flexible as all driving conditions are not the same. Dust, road salt and sand can all gather in the filter and constrict air flow which is essential to internal combustion engines.
kent
1980 240 D standard shift. fresh rebuilt engine. clutch..driveline brakes..etc. pleasure to drive. runs great.