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differential gear ratio changing speedometer function?

I am excited to install the taller gearset differential, purchased from mercedessource, in my 81 300D. I'm wondering if the new gear ratio will affect the speedometer function. I have an opportunity to acquire a good speedo from a turbo if its necessary. Thanks...

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Aux Fan w116 Help Needed

Hello all! My 1979 450sel, euro model, with only 64,000 miles seems to have an issue with the aux fan. The #2 fuse continues to blow [protects only the fan], and teh fan never seems to come on - even when I try to jump it [connecting the single pole coolant temp sensor lead to ground so cause the fan to run]. Any ideas? Your advise or experience is appreciated....dpeszek@gmail.com

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Trunk stuck, now the fuel door won't open

My son is away at college with my 1987 190D. The trunk used to open, but lately the keyhole is in the horizontal position, the button will push in, but the trunk won't open. Yesterday he called and says that now the fuel filler door has locked itself and won't open. He's almost out of fuel and is threatening to take a hacksaw to it! Is this a vacuum problem? What should I do?

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Car shakes violently. Repair front end strut bearings?

Can anyone advise me on repairing worn struts and bearings? When I drive my 87 300SDL, it shakes violently if I'm going 40-50 miles an hour. A mechanic has identified the strut bearings as the problem. (I'm not entirely sure what that means.) He has quoted me $60 each side for the parts, and 4 hours labor charge. Does this sound reasonable? Can I get the necessary parts on this site for less? Is this a repair that could be done at home? I appreciate your replys. Thanks, Erin

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Is BioBor the solution?

Hey there, So I've got an '84 300D Turbo, it sat for a bit (couple of weeks) with a half-full tank of B99, which then gelled in the cold Seattle weather, so I added some Diesel to it. Now it's got tons of black stuff in the pre-filter. I'm told this could be from condensation. I've literally been changing the quickly filling filter out every couple of times I drive it, to be safe. I'm not driving far, and it gets pretty black in those couple of trips. Sigh. So.... I read a few other things & places, and it seems this is an algae (fungus?) problem. I also read I should get various Biocides, and ended up with BioBor. I haven't added it to the tank yet, and have a couple of questions. If anyone can help I'd appreciate it. There is about a 1/4 tank in there now, should I:

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Wagon rear hydraulic suspenson

i have a 230te estste 1991 the problem is that i keep getting engine oil in the hydrolic suspension tank i know this as i have drained it off back down to empty after doing this within a week the oil light is back on on the dash and the suspension tank is full i cant see how it is happening would like to know how the oil can get into the tank .refrence it being lumpy it just feels like there is too much air in the tyres have set them to the correct pressure and that dosnt make any difference even tried a little less but no difference is that better info for you ps it rear hydrolic suspension

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