W116, BENZ AID - COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
300D Replacement Axle Spacers
Do the replacement axles, the can style, include the spacers between them and the differential? I asked a while ago about having on spline stlye and one can style, and you said it probably wasn't harming too much. Now I have the money and would like to replace both axles, but to make the wrong (which I didnt know at the time) stlyle axle fit, I had to remove the spacer. I'm dead in the water if I remove the rear end and find out the axle doesn't fit due to a missing spacer.
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1981 240d level control pump
I'm replacing the engine in my 1981 240d sedan. I've found a decent engine but it has a level control pump. Is there anyway to bypass or remove? Thanks for the help.
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1985 300SD Turbodiesel shoulder strap retractor
n/a Passenger side shoulder strap retractor does not work. Can it be fixed?If so, how is removal of trim piece to access components accomplished? The belt has been completely extended and will not return. Does it work with some sort of spring device?
Thanks for any suggestions,
Judd
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Preventive maintenance, avoid catastrophic failure, '82 300D
Hi,
I purchased today an '82 300D Mercedes with 150k miles for $1500, but there are no maintenance records that came with the car.
The car is running fine, but because I have no history, I prefer to assume that none of the maintenance is up to date.
Beside the obvious fluid and filter changes, WHAT ELSE I NEED TO DO TO AVOID CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURES?
Is it possible to get a list or point me to one if it is already answered?
Thanks, Mike
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1985 300D running hot
My 1985 300D always has been running on the cool side(barely hitting 80C)
Ordered a thermostat with a recent MB Source order and finally installed the other day while doing regular maintenance.Re-filled with MB coolant50/50 H20 and now it runs hot! (95-97C). What should I suspect first?
Thanks,
Michael
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Does Your Automatic Transmission Really Need Replacing?
1983 300td fender wheel well trim
I am looking for the stainless/chrome fender/wheel well trim that was available for the early 80's wagon.
It may not be a rare item, but I have yet to find it.
Thanks in advance
sean
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86SDL fuelscreen any tips?
I am going to change out the fuel tank screen+rubber hose. Any tips? I will be doing a compression test, injector balance+new nozzels, fuel filter change, diesel purge. just about in that order too anything I am missing any tips.