240d manual transmission
I just blew up the manual transmission in my 1982 240d (what a terrible noise and vibration). I found a 1979 that might work and I'm just wondering if it would be compatible.
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240D Standard Transmission Shifting Problem
Have a nice 1982 240D four-speed, standard sransmission (floor shifter) with about 140K miles on it. Recently experienced big problem with shifting from one gear to another. Thought it was a bad shifter and secured a replacement assembly unit which has been installed this past week. Have replaced all external bushings (except for white plastic bushing inside actual shifter unit)and everything appears to be tight...not loose. Can replace internal shifter box bushing but I don't think this is the problem.
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240D biodiesel gel temp
I was running B100 bought from a local shop and it started to gel way earlier than I was led to expect: around 35F! My filters really got clogged. Now I'm down to about B50, but it's still a problem at around 30F. I know, I know: Stanadyne filter with heater-coil would help. In the meantime, what about additives or other techniques for melting those solids. This is key because the biodiesel may gel at one temperature but it doesn't necessarily melt again at a slightly higher temperature -- it needs help to melt. What if I bathe my filter and prefilter in kerosene for a while?
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1974 240D electrical problems
The lights in my 240D have been going out one by one it started with the blinkers then moved on to the dash lights and now i have no highbeams and only tail light. Any suggestions?
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1983 300TD weak blower after rebuild
1983 300TD wagon: Finally got around to installing the blower motor
brushes kit I ordered a month ago- it was really easy and the instructions were
invaluable to me.
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84 300D Hard Starting and Power Loss
my new,to me,1984 300 turbo diesel,runs great with the exception of slow starting,(consistantly 5-7 seconds on the starter,warm or cold)until I try to go uphill for any length of time ....then it craps out in a hundred yards or so....I pulled the tank and cleaned it with easy off,thru a hole I cut in the top of the tank(with a saber saw and JB Welded it back when I was done)...a bear of a job,but it worked....I believe Easy Off is not much more than Lye in an areasol can....use caution and power wash super good...the screen was totally clogged from the previous owners poor veggie program...
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1981 Mercedes RV brought to Canada?
I would like to know anything anyone knows about this 81 RV.
The history is that a Dutch elderly man would bring this RV from Holland to Canada, USA, etc often and on his last trip he said he was too old any longer to do this and left it to a friend (in 2007).
I think I was told it is a 2.4 diesel? It has 331,000 km, the body looks above average & I think it was well looked after. The fellow who it was left to is from Holland and says it is one of the best Diesel Engines ever built (?)
- What is this worth?
- Any things to be on the lookout for?
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1988 300E Battery Drain
My car which went from no start to running great for a month after I put in your Ultimate Tune Up Kit has suddenly been experiencing a dead battery. I installed a new battery when happened but the first morning the new battery was dead. I checked the forum and found and followed directions for trouble shooting an 84 300SD battery drain. I recharged the battery, disconnected the battery ground cable and put a test light between the ground cable and the battery negative terminal. The light lit brightly indicating a current drain. I disconnected the alternator plug and again the light lit.
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84 300SD trouble starting
having trouble starting. This is my first (not last) mercedes. Its an 84 300SD. Hot or cold does not seem to matter. When you've waited for the glow plug light to disengage and try to start it either will or won't. Some times it starts right up others you can wait up to ten minutes. The battery appears to be fully charged. I can hear the starter gear engage. I'm leaning towards the ignition. I don't know if this is a common or easily fixed situation? The car has 267,000 miles shes just getting broke in:). I appreciate anyones suggestions. thanks benzbear68
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87 300SDL rocking at idle
Idle problem getting much worse.
Help if you can. My '87 6cylinder SDL is a little different than older models. However, my idle is driving me nuts. The car has been running great for years. Last month every once in a while when Hot the engine would Rock/Roll at idle. That idle problem got worse and worse. It is intermitent & used to only happen after the engine got to hot operating temp. Now it happens at all temps and is still intermittant. Sometimes it idles just beautifully. I've inspected the entire fuel system, replaced most of the hoses and clamps, replaced the fuel Pump. My IP is a little different than pre '87 Mercedes, so I don't have a dampner bolt and my ALDA looks different than older models.
Any suggestions on what to try and adjust?