1985 3000TD Bypass the Coolant Heat Exchanger?
When running diesel fuel should the coolant heat exchanger be by-passed with valving so the diesel fuel is not heated? My current setup heats fuel to 140 - 150F at the IP when looped mode is not used.
W116, BENZ AID - COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1984 300TD A/C not blowing cold
I have a '84 300TD wagon. Last year I took the car in to get the A/C checked out as it was not working when I purchased the car. They checked the lines and it seemed to hold pressure just fine. They replaced the valve with one for R134 and put two cans in, and at once the compressor kicked on and started blowing cold air. The aux fan has never worked but that didn't seem to matter much unless I was standing still and it would be a little less cool. Everything has been working fine for the last year, until recently.
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616 617 Diesel Engine Harmonic Balancer Puller
Works on 1969 to 1985 Diesels 220D 240D 300D 300CD 300TD and 300SD - Also works on older 6 cylinder gas engines to 1972
performing diesel purge with wvo kit installed.
Was wondering how to perform diesel purge on my car which has a wvo system installed by greasecar. I can't seem to determine which is the incoming diesel line.
Any help would be well appreciated.
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1985 300SD - when idle no AC, when moving blows cold?
Moving the down the highway my daily 1985 300SD w/' 225k blows cold. However, when idling the blower is strong pushing only warm air. Need advice on what I need to look at / DYI replace parts / or schedule an appointment with MB mechanic.
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Mark Lowry
Dallas, TX
108 degrees today
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Sump heater near gas tank
I installed the svo conversion a few months ago and its running great!!! Was wondering about the sump heater you have in the video do you sell a diagram of what you did their. Just thinking that would be good to do before winter. Thanks.
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Preventive In Dash Repairs On 1986 560 SEC
1986 560 SEC coupe
Greetings:
I share Kent's pholosophy of prevention. I have removed the center console where the shifter is and the radio, climate console and ashtray to refinish the wood. While all that is out, what things do you recommend that I change out while I have easier access inside the dash? BTW I am in the process of replacing the climate control motor brushes and the gauge cluster lights as Kent suggested but was wondering if there were other items?
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John Sebastian
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Fluid Maintenance - Radiator and Fuel Hose HD Pinch off Pliers
A must when changing rear mount fuel filters and pumps. Best tool for secure clamp-off in tight locations. Works on fuel hose, coolant hose and even big radiator hose.
1985 300D Engine Mounts
1985 300D, 123, 4 door sedan - only a little over 100.0 k on it. Thought I would change the engine mounts - owned old Mercedes diesels for over 35 years. This car is new to me - put about 8.0 k on it.
What is with the engine mounts! It has been tough to get the inside Allen bolt loose - I was finally able to get loose the one on the passenger side but the drivers side is driving me nuts - too close a tolerance with the bracket that holds the engine shock damper and is also the main weight bearing member that fastens to the engine mount.
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1982 300d turbo runs rough when cold
bought a rough running 1982 300d turbo. Previous owner thought it was the injectors and replaced them with junkyard injectors and didn't use washers! I adjusted the valves as per Kent's instructions with his wrenches. I did a compression test - good compression in all cylinders. Installed MS rebuilt injectors and torqued to specs. Installed dampner bolt. Glow plugs work fine. Engine starts eaisly but runs very rough untill it warms up, then it runs great! I don't see any leaks of fuel. I am really stuck. I have an identical 300d that has run fine for the past 4 years!