W116, Body and Interior Specific Aid

Later Style Door Actuator Diaphragm Replacement

I am wondering if anyone sells the later style diaphragms for the door actuators. These are the little exterior diaphragms that slide down over the actuator rod that connect to door. I actually repaired one by impaling it on a small stick and spraying 3M rubberized spray over it which sealed the small tear -it then held vacuum! Can't help but think there is another piece of rubber fitting out there in the world that would probably work for such a simple application -any thoughts?

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Classic Sedans

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Body and Interior Specific Aid

83 300D Windshield Washer Kit/Spray Pattern

I installed the Windshield Washer Squirter kit recently. The installation went well, once I figure out how to remove the old squirter nozzles. I now have the situation where the nozzles spray most of the washer fluid over the roof of the car. The driver's side nozzle, in particular, misses most of the left half of the windshield. Is there a way to adjust the spray pattern on these new nozzles?

Chassis Model Number

W123

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85 300TD Alternate Hood Release Fix

I Just Broke my Hood release cable. After I open the hood, can I cut the cable about three feet from the hood end, and reroute the shortened hood latch end over the left headlight? There I could make a loop in the end and kinda hide it on top of the light? I think I can remove the outer sheath and just use the wire to unlock the hood. Please comment on the feasability/drawbacks ..... thanks

Chassis Model Number

W123

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1979 300SD Turbo Diesel: after-market turbo advisable?

Ken,

Thanks for the products and advice thus-far.

My 1979 Mercedes 300SD Turbo Diesel is running great (knock on wood!), and always gets a thumbs up.

Question for you and anyone in the forum with experience with my model and after-market turbos.

Would an after-market turbo work with my vehicle?

Yes? No? Why/why not? What to look for/stay away from? Other advice?

Cheers from the Bluegrass State,

Christian

Chassis Model Number

W116

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Diesel Engine Specific Aid

1978 300SD Oil Leaks

I've been running through a lot of oil lately so I had my engine cleaned thoroughly and ran it at idle for 30 mins. I noticed that oil was leaking from the grate at the bottom of the transmission, but nowhere else immediately noticeable. I suspect that this is the dreaded rear crank leak that requires engine removal, but would appreciate confirmation before I go out and solicit estimates. Am I correct?

Chassis Model Number

W116

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Diesel Engine Specific Aid

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