Suspension
Hard to Remove Tie Rod Ball Joints
It may take a special tool
W116, BENZ AID - COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
300sdl wvo conversion location
Can anyone who has mounted the FM 100 filter/circuit boss on their 300sdl please post a few pictures of where and how they mounted it? i am tempted to mount it closer to the firewall than most conversions that is have seen. I am considering mounting it to the engine side of the divider toward the midline of the fuse box (right in front of the steering column.)
are there any problems accessing any other vital parts if the system when mounted in any particular spot? Any help would be welcome.
Scott
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116 Idle Adjustment Cable for 1984 300SD
I am trying to retrofit an idle speed adjustment cable from a 116 300SD onto a 126 1984 300SD. (The 126 did not come with one.) Besides the obvious reason of variable idle speed control, the original tang that holds the idle adjustment screw on the side of the injector pump has broken off, thus making idle non-existent. The car in question has 363,000 miles and I really don't want to replace the injection pump just for the idle control. Currently, I'm controlling the idle with a long bolt attached to the throttle linkage, the end of which is resting on the side of the valve cover. This repair has actually worked for about 5 years now, but I would really like to try the cable.
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82 300SD Fuse box electronic switches
I am in the process of installing the Elsbett conversion kit to single tank and was looking for the best place to cut in the electronic relays. I looked at the fuse box and see seven relays. Looking at the manual I discovered one is the Compressor relay (code J) but I can't find the rest. I find a K an L an F and a B and one each alongside the F and B. Any help would be great.
Thanks,
Kevin
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a/c compressor leaking at line connections
I am having trouble with the A/C compressor on my 1984 300D.
It appears that there were several hose-block connections and compressor connection configurations.
I ordered a new compressor (for a different car). It came with the adapters and instructions. Unfortunelty, I'm having trouble understanding them.
I can't get the compressor to stop leaking at the hose connections in the rear.
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1981 240D manual window regulator install lube?
Hello Kent,
I recently purchased one of your manual window regulators for my 240D. I am finally getting around to the install. What (if any) lube should i use to lubricate the regulator? I have some white lithium grease that I keep around. Is that suitable? Or none at all? thanks
Aaron
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Interior
Broken Down or Sagging Front Seat Bottom
D.I.Y. reinforcement kit available for 116, 123 and 126 chassis front seats
'76 300D voltage regulator
Was about to replace my alternator but heard I should check the voltage regulator first. I'm not sure how to access it or what to look for to see if it needs to be replaced. Any suggestions or tips would be appreciated!
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1983 300SD Turbo: Light black smoke at idle
The symptom is unburned fuel at idle. A light puff-puff of black smoke -- not heavy, but visible, at 700-750 rpm with car in gear and A/C on. Much less smoke when the tranny is in neutral, A/C off, and engine is idling at 800 rpm. The presence (or absence) of an air filter has no effect. Except for this bit of smoke, which is embarrassing at stoplights, the car runs and shifts great. 0-60 in 14.5s, and I measured 10 psi boost during hard acceleration. On long trips getting 20-22 mpg (milage verified with GPS).