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i've been trying to remove the front fender from my 230 and it will not move. I have removed all visible bolts like those along the wing under the bonnet and the front. I have also loosned 2 that are at the back of the wheel arch. As well I removed the trim from the windscreen and loosned 1 bolt at the top of the door opening. Maybe I just don't know which way to pull to get it to move?
Thanks
John
There is a small amount of play top to bottom and left to right in my right rear tire. Not much, but more than on the left. With the car supported and the transmission turning the thumping is clearly comming from the outer axle joint/hub bearing area. With the axle out of the hub it seems fine (no looseness). I did not remove it from the differential. I would be more inclined to do the axles myself than the bearing so I talked to my mechanic about having him do the bearing.
We just bought a 1974 280C from the second owner.
Jack, reluctantly sold his "baby", because, now entering his late 70's, hip replacements have made entering and sitting painful for him. He broke the map pocket on the driver's side swinging his legs into the seat.
The speedometer's 76000 miles appear to be reasonably accurate... tires mounted in 2001 were recorded @ 71000mi (and there aren't that many miles to drive on a small island like this one), etc. He has kept the coupe immaculate.
Is the dashboard instrumentation a weaklink on the W114?
The VDO quartz clock is non-functioning. Jack velcro-attached a tiny digital clock to keep time.
my transmission is shifting very hard and I need to replace the filter and transmission fluid. I understand there are at least two types of transmission so I need to identify which one I have. Also any recommendations on the type of fluid i should use. Thanks Bob
I am changing the engine in my 82 300sd (due to low compression on one of
the cylinders/poor starting in ontario winters). I want to be sure I do
everything that should be done while the engine is out of the car.
I have ordered the front main seal and a bunch of other stuff.........but
I see no mention or guides available for the rear main seal. I'm not sure
if the engine being transplanted should have a new rear main seal, or if it is an easy job....... or not.
Anyone with any experience or info on this?
Hi... First post, just joined and i'm smiling ear to ear at what looks to be a God-send web site to those of us that love our trusty ol diesels!
I am looking for information on replacing valve guide seals on my 1981 240d.
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I have a 84 300dt when I removed the face plate over the heater ac controls (to replace the bulb in the temp wheel) I found one extra bulb socket not in use total of five. one for temp wheel, two and three for vent control, #4 for fan control and one extra in the back not in use all have small 1.2 volt bulb.ps, light in shifter on and working. Any idea what extra socket is for? Question two all four switches across the top of center dash do not light up. (rear light switch, antenna ,sunroof, rear defrost) rear def lights up when activated.
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I have a 1968 Mercerdes 280 SE ( ex chinese embassy car )
Problem is when I was changing the spart plugs I got the leads mixed up and I do not know what the firing order is and where each of the leads goes on the distributor cap to the plugs
Can anyone help with a diagram of what the leads should look like when correctly positioned
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Thanks
Mark
Yesterday, suddenly, the rear left door of my 1984 300D would open only half way. (Bad) Today, I see a beautiful door check strap for the 123 is on sale! (Good) But it's only for front doors. (Not so good) Do you stock a door check strap for rear doors? Thanks. Jim Norman
Last year my parents bought me a 1977 240d with a 300d engine. I love the car because of its old style and drove it for about 4 months before pools of coolant started to appear under my car. I am wanting to fix my car now that my dad recently passed away and i need to know if anyone could help me by finding out what the cause is. I have had people tell me its a freeze plug behind the engine. All can tell is that its leaking between the engine and transmission. if anyone could answer this for me i would appreciate it and i would know that i must purchase a freeze plug.