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1982 240D Poor Electrical Connection to Starter?

Hi Kent et al.,

I have a 1982 240D with manual transmission. Lately I've been having intermittent starter trouble. I've followed the 'Why Wont My Mercedes Engine Crank Over' guide.

My battery is in good condition and reads 12.4VDC, and I'm confident the charging system is working correctly.

When I jumper the solenoid I get the same behavior as turning the key. Here's what happens:

The solenoid seems to be working properly, and sends current to the starter. The starter spins, but fails to fully engage. I hear a rattling/grinding sound, which sounds like the gears failing to mesh, and instead chattering against each other.

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190E 16v Still wont run.

I havea 190 E and 16 valve mercedes.I wrote to you before asking why it only started when i primed it and followed your suggestions.I replaced the Fuel Accmulater,Fuel filter and cheak valve.primed it and starts but will not stay running.as if it was out of gas.The fuel pump is making alot of noise can this be my problem to.Like i said in my first letter will start if i prime it but now it only stays started till prime runs out.ANY SUGGESTIONS WILL HELP .THANK YOU.

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1984 300D Rear shoe brake replacement adjustment.

Just replaced and tryed adjusting rear brake shoe assembly with new rotors...Now, the car does not back up or feels like it is rolling up onto something. Not sure if I adjusted the star gear properly. I know there is a balance, but this is getting frustrating. The E-Brake pedal inside the car does not get enough resistant/stiff when pedal is pushed down. It releases fine/quick.

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1980 300D Slow ATF Leak

I recently changed the fluid and filter for the automatic transmission in my 1980 300D. I'm not sure how many versions of the fluid pan Mercedes made, but mine has a drain plug that screws in to the pan through the filler line. The plug has opennings in it that allow the fluid to pass through to fill the pan. I cleaned everything well and replaced the aluminum washers with new copper ones, so I was surprised to find it leaking. I was thinking about putting a thin layer of RTV on the washers to improve the seal, but was wondering if there are any other fixes I could try first.

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86 300 SDL Turbo/ Lift point Hard rubber buffers

Well....
When I finished the new brush install,
I closed the passenger side front door...
and the darned rubber bumper fell clean outta the bottom.
I quickly got a hammer and a piece of wood and carefully banged the rocker panels....NO HOLES YIPPIE
But what do I do?
Opus is a nice clean ride and I just hope this isn't the beginning of a Hansel and Gretel car.
Any thoughts.

Update:::
Found out that the lift points are called "hard rubber buffers"
Tryed every where ....
any one know where I can get replacements?

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Blower Motor & new Brushes/ 86 300 SDL Turbo / TIPS

Not so much a question as some tips
Kent once again has takin the guess work out installing new brushes.
This is a back bender!
If you're real careful, you don't need to remove the underdash cover(fabric)
Loosen the screws and carefully pull towards the rear of the car.
won't move much, but enough to able to pull the plastic cover away from the "waffle" motor/fan cover.
{Left it in because I couldn't figure out how to yank the cover which is fastened with staples to the duct}
Remember: IF YOU FORCE THINGS THEY WILL BREAK!!!!!
As Kent says "take your time"
Well
Took the housing out and used this stuff called "Tuff Stuff" (spray foam cleaner)and cue tips and carefully rinsed the cage with water. DO NOTE SOAK MOTOR.
Sprayed the armature and such with contact cleaner

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85 300td radiator epoxiable???

so...just replaced my radiator, all hoses and the thermostat (all mercedes source parts)...putting the hoses back on and when i go to the this hose that goes from the top left of the radiator to the top of the coolant reservoir, as i was tightening the clamp, the plastic nipple of the radiator snapped off...do i need to buy a new new radiator now, or can it be epoxied and still used???...any recommendations on the specific glue to use???...

really bummed at my mistake, came down to a lack of presence in the final moments...thanks for your support!

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81 240D vacuum lines diagram

I have a 81 240D automatic that does not have a EGR or a multi pin plug. There are some lines that were not connected and need a diagram. My car doesn't have one and all the other ones that I can find have both EGR and multi pin plug. can you help I don't know if this will help but here are a few pic.

Thanks Lisa

http://s274.photobucket.com/albums/jj247/spazhogdog/my%20car/

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