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Leaking Oil Under the Dash Below the Instrument Cluster
Sure sign of a common problem - leak in oil pressure gauge actuator
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1982 240D Low oil pressure repair @ home?
So my 240 has low oil pressure at hot idle. Kent's "Diesel Performance Tuning and Repair" says that this is caused by either worn oil pump gears or crank bearings.
I am currently unemployed so I'd like to try to fix this without a mechanic, but I love my car and I don't want to risk f*cking something up royally and ruining it. Would this be the kind of thing I would be able to do myself? I can already do basic stuff like changing oil and I've installed the glow plug relay manual override so I have some pretty basic experience.
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1983 300D MELTED "C" FUSE
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My car has been sitting for several months now as I've done various work to its engine. The moment came to start the car and it wouldn't start. The horn wouldn't sound. Some lights worked. I believe the problem is that the battery went dead while it was off the road. It's an old battery anyway and I'm about to drop a new optima into it.
While trying to find out why it wouldn't start, I checked the fuse box. All aluminum fuses were corroded. I already have the new fuse kit that is sold here - just didn't get around to putting them in.
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1980 300SD Cylinder misfiring while idling
The more I drive this old mercedes the better I like it. Recently I had new motor mounts installed and asked the mechanic that did the work about the engine still rocking and rolling in the engine compartment. He said that one of the cylinders was missing a hit while idling. When it's rev'd just a little it does just fine and on the freeways/hiways it just absolutely purrs. Could it be a glow plug or compression? Any hints would be appreciated.
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1991 Mercedes 300D Turbo Diesel - HELP!
Please help me. I have a 1991 MB 300D 2.5L Turbo Diesel. When I attempt to start the car, it has trouble staying in idle. I have to pump the gas pedal 4-5 times in oder to get the engine to run and have the gas pedal down at least half way to keep the engine running. As the engine runs, there is a cloud of white smoke coming from the exhaust. There is no blow-by, however when I uncap the radiator cap, a froth of bubbles rise after 5 minutes or so of running.
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617 turbo valve stem seal differences?
Hi all; Well, I screwed up. I was just about to install the valve cover after replacing all 10 rubber valve seals and a valve adjustment and realized that I installed the seals on piston #3 backwards... I don't want to go back and do the job over now, if I can get away with it. I planned on changing the chain with the next valve adjustment, and I wouldn't mind getting another valve seal kit and re-doing the job then. Anyway, what would the consequences be of "leaving it as it is" for the next 12,000 miles or so?
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1984 200SD switchover valve adjustment knob
The switchover valve leading to my ALDA has a knob on top that can be turned clockwise or counter-clockwise. Is there some adjustment to be made here? (in addition to keeping the banjo bolt and line clear)
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1984 300 SD - How to determine Fuse activation
How do you determine which fuses are activated when the key is in the accessory position and which are activated when the key is in the run position? My owners manual and technical data manual don't address it.