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I have a 1972 280se 108.067 4.5 Mercedes. I had a problem with the
Ignition COntrol Unit and placed a wire in the car's plugin recepticle
(to ICU) connecting 2 of the plugins tabs. Thus bypassing the ICU
completely. I have tried a new ICU and it didn't solve my problem. It
runs??
My question is, by installing a Crane Electronic Ignition, will this
eleviate the ICU problem and improve the car's performance?
Thank you for reading this inquiry.
I found a rusted out 84 240d with a 5 speed for sale. I would like to drop the transmission (or transmission + motor) into my 75 240D - how difficult will this be to do? Any major potential problems that you know of?
-Brian
My 79 240D just got a new (used but better than it had) engine.
The engine starts good when cold (20 degrees now) and has good power for it's age.
I'm running Schaeffers 9000 series 10/30 synthetic. Had good luck with this oil in other diesels we own including old dodge cummins, and our new 09 volks 2.0 tdi.
And maybe what it's doing is no big deal, but it doesn't seem right.
Does anyone have any detailed pictures of the vacuum lines and connectors under the hood of a 1981-1985 300d? I a starting from scratch and the diagrams that I have found don't specify whay types of lines to use and they are vague at best on how to run the lines. Please help! Also I have seen a 5-way connector in some cars and the vacuum connector kit on this site does not include this? When was it used and on what models? I have the vacuum troubleshooting guide but it lacks the detail that I am looking for it this situation. Thanks for any and all the help!
GLIDEHM
81 240d
I have Bilstein shocks to replace my original units which are shot. They are "upside down " compared to the Billys. In any case the dust covers are also shot and wouldna fit anyway.
Where can i get boots to fit the Bilsteins?
Would anybody use them without the boots?
Well I was ready to go back to the Legislature again this year to try to get WVO as a fuel exempted from road use taxes, but I do not have to. Representative Dan Roach's administrative assistant contacted the Department of Licensing or Revenue and was emailed the following response.
Administratively we accept Waste Vegetable Oil as “biodiesel” even though the exemption states: “(k) Waste vegetable oil as defined under RCW 82.08.0205 if the oil is used to manufacture biodiesel.” The manufacturing v. processing to use WVO was not significant and the intent of the law was to exempt the WVO. We do exempt the WVO from tax as long it is for personal use only. The WVO sold as a fuel is subject to tax.
We are exempt for road use tax, that is a wonderful thing.
I am interested in finding out info on how hard it is to remove an replace the heater blower unit from my 1988ish 190E sedan. I am pretty handy with the tools but want to know how much of a specialistjob it is and if it requires any special tools.
I have already replaced the switching unit and that temporarily fixed the problem. The unit then just packed up and it's getting pretty cold at the moment without it, not to mention a little dangerous having to demist the windscreen manually.
Any info or hints would be greatly appreciated.
cheers
Ozziedave
My cars blower was erratic (sometimes it would operate on high, sometimes it would operate on only medium, sometimes it would barely blow) and I thought that either my switch was malfunctioning or the fan motor was going out. It seemed that it might be the motor since even the defrost manual high speed setting was unpredictable. As of yesterday it has stopped all together. Is this the normal failure mode for fan motor or switch?
Help!
I just completed a diesel purge on my 1983 CD, I changed both fuel filters. With the secondary fuel filter nut loose, I used the manual fuel pump to remove the air. I have a feeling the pump is not working.... After 15-20 pumps with the manual hand pimp, I tightened the secondary nut. At this stage the primary filter was 1/4 full. I ran the engine, it ran for about 30-40 seconds then died. The primary fuel pump is full. I repeated the air purge procedure again... no success. the engine will not start.
Can you please advise next steps... advanced thanks!