Engine
Diesel Engine Front Crank Bolt Failure and Loss of Pulleys
Pay attention! This is very common and can happen to you if you own a 1968 to 1985 diesel
W116, Body and Interior Specific Aid
Seat Bottoms
I will be ordering your kit to repair my sagging drivers seat shortly but want to know if the drivers and passengers seat bottoms are interchangeable. In addition to sagging , the driver's seat has some issues with the MB Tex while my passenger seat is virtually new.
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$3.95
Pencil Glow Plug Wire End Nuts - Set of 10
All 240D 300D CD TD 190D 300SD 300SDL 350SDL with pencil glow plugs
Engine
Rubber Exhaust Hanger ( Donut ) Replacement
These can be a little tricky to get on
Electrical
Properly Maintaining an Old Car Battery
Neglect is probably the No. 1 Cause of your Benz not starting
1980 300SD Oil Consumption
Oil consumption has appeared as an issue following the Christmas holidays. During this 2 week period, I drove very little. Following the holidays, I found oil consumption to be high. Initially 1.5 qts in the first 150 miles! Next oil top-off showed consumption down to 1.0 qt in same distance. Currrently, oil consumption has recovered to the historic 1 qt. per 1500 miles. Rear of car has oil mist grunge so I suspect it was going out tailpipe. No new external oil leaks. I suspect valve seals or a turbo seal though turbo boost has remained unchanged (max P and boost response). Comments?
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Fuel Delivery
Diesel Injector Return Hose End Plug
How to make your own in a pinch
Body and Exterior Trim
Finding the Best General Purpose Trim Adhesive
This one has just the right combination of benefits
$9.75
Trim and Rubber Seal E6000 General Purpose Adhesive
Need a strong, flexible glue joint on rubber seals, dash wood, side trim, bumper rubber, etc - this is the best!
'82 300TD - Circuit 1 fuse blowing
I have a 1982 300TDT. My fuse for circuit 1 keeps blowing. I have the correct color fuse installed as per the fuse box specification.
Over a year and a half ago this started happening. Up until now I could just replace the fuse and it would be fine for several months, so I just let it go.
Now, however, it blows immediately as soon as ignition switch or lights are turned on.
When this blows I lose my dash lights, right rear taillight and right marker light. It basically means I can't safely drive it at night until I get the problem taken care of. The turn signals still work, by the way, if that somehow helps to diagnose the problem.