80 300SD Fuel Filler Neck Seal
Will the Diesel Fuel Trunk Smell Fix Kit (DSL-123TSF) also fit the 116 chassis, specifically a 1980 300SD?
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79 300d striker bolt holes fell?
I was replacing the striker on my sons '79 and the bolts that the striker attach to fell. I can't see it and only the top one fell.. he was able to grab the bottom one with a paperclip and alot of patience. Is there are way to access inside that channel? Or another solution?
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1984 300D aftermarket OE direct fit rotors
Thanks for answering my last question and all the other info I have gotten through MercedesSource by way of instructions and guides. I have new rotors that I aquired and the part number indicates that they go to the front of my 1984 300D. My question is that the old rotors (probably the originals)are bolted to the front bearing hub as you have confirmed. These new aftermarket rotors have no threads in the hub mating surface to accept the 5 mounting bolts that hold the old ones on. What gives? I have looked at other replacement brands also and see no way of fastening them to the hub.
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1984 300D brake rotor removal
When removing a brake rotor, (disc), is it fastened to the hub with any clips or bolts or is it sandwiched between the wheel and hub then secured by the lug bolts? There is 25 years of dirt/rust holding it in place also so I didn't expect it to exactly fall off but I was wondering if there are any fasteners I should be aware of.
As always thanks for any info that is offered.
Great resource.......Mike G.
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1979 300SD automatic trans vacuum modulator valve ??
Hello
I sold my fourth and most recent Mercedes (1981 240D) in March. Couldn't stay away long, and am planning on looking at a 1979 300SD this weekend. I've had four diesels, (1982 240D, 1985 300SD, 1985 300D, 1981 240D) all automatic, since 1996.
The seller tells me that the transmission "sticks in second". Sounds to me like it might be a modulator valve issue, but since I can't even find a parts listing anywhere for a modulator valve for that car, I'm now wondering if that car came equipped with one at all.
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1982 300 TD Wagon - Removing SEM Vinyl Dye?
I just got my car back from the Upholstery shop. They were trying to do me a favor and dye the seats. The color they used is too light in my opinion. Does anyone know what I can use to remove the SEM aerosol vinyl dye without causing damage to the vinyl seats?
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'76 300D Can't open trunk
I was troubleshooting the vacuum system and removed the bracket that holds the trunk lock actuator in place. Went in to get a glass of water and a not-so-helpful family member shut the trunk.
I can turn the key to my heart's content - it moves very freely because there's nothing holding the actuator in place. I have absolutely NO CLUE how to get in to the trunk now.
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1987 300D Blower
I have a problem with my blower motor not working. The motor is new and has been tested outside of the car. When installed it did not work. I have about 11.3 volts at the motor connectors. How do I determine if it is the blower regulator or the heater controls that are at fault?
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123 79' warped window regulators
I just got kent's nifty door panel remover manual and got to work on both my rear doors. neither of the rear electric windows work. i discovered that the aluminum window regulators are totally warped-so much so that on one side the motor was jammed and on the other the teeth on the regulator are worn way down. they were even really, really hard to get out of the door 'cause they are so bent. thankfully, both the motors seem to work, now that they are free from the jammed, warped mechanism.