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1984 300CD Sticking Throttle

I have a 1984 300cd and the gas pedal (accelerator) does not work any more. I thought that my car was sluggish because it needed a diesel purge (did that). Now the gas pedal does nothing. I tried to manually push the control linkage assembly and it seems to stick or get hung up. I think that I need a vacuum valve levers. Is there any thing else that would "loosen up" this problem? Thank you in advance for your help. Mathieu 1984 300cd turbo 314,000 miles

Chassis Model Number

W123

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240D charging problem

My Battery drains occassionaly in my 81 240D. I had my alternator tested and it tested OK. The car runs fine otherwise. The only other thing I have noticed is that the Break Pad light and the break warning light comes on and stays on at low RPM. These lights go away when I increase the RPM. Could there be short in the break warning system or is it still the bad alternator and the regulator that is causing the the break light on the dashboard to come on?

Chassis Model Number

W123

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shift bushing replacement advice

This is not a question, but rather an additional tip.

I've installed MercedesSource's shift bushing kit on my 1980 300SD, a W116 chassis. The instructions were very good, though I had trouble getting the clips back onto the shifter rod between the two levers. With the shifter rod out of the car and held in my hand, I was amazed at how easy the clips install on each end, but nearly impossible when the shifter rod is inserted into both of its bushings under the car. I thought I'd share how I solved this problem.

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Chassis Model Number

W116

Great benz mechanic available in Vancouver BC area

Hi,

My friend JR has 30 years experience as a Mercedes mechanic from Malaysia. He does great work and you can especially save a lot of money on big jobs such as engine rebuilds, auto and manual transmission rebuilds and body work.

He is also one of the few people knowledgeable in 4Matic drive systems.

If any one is interested give him a call at 604-720-2708

chris

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Obscure parts needed: wagon rear side window trim clips

Have a 1981 300TD wagon in the body shop and have found most of the trim clips for the chrome trim on the rear side windows have rusted away. They are riveted in under the window rubber- need a complete set for both windows (not sure how many there are). Anybody have a parts wagon with good trim clips? Can email a photo of one for clarification... Thanks!

Shawn
Volcano, HI

Chassis Model Number

W123

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My '81 240D stalled, and now won't restart..

Okay..

I rolled my '81 240D off the ramps, after changing the rear
diff fluid (boy-- I bet THAT stuff was there since the Reagan
Administration!)..

It stalled when it came off the ramps, and refuses to restart..

IN THE LAST WEEK-- I replaced the passenger rear window (as some
vandal put a rock thru it!). Also last week, I changed the
transmission fluid (including draining the TC) and put up a new filter..

I also put up a new starter-- because the old one wasn't always
engaging.. (New one works fine, and I had it bench tested BEFORE I put it up)

Anyway--

The car has historically HAD a vac leak-- to shut it off, you turned
the key, and locked the driver's door, and it would stumble out.. The

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Chassis Model Number

W123

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