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Alda Hose connection question

Hello, I abought a replacement alda hose from you guys at Mercedesource this last summer and when hooking it up I had a question. Where the 2 alda hoses connect- the barrel attached to the firewall with 3 prongs sticking off. 2 prongs on top, one blocked the other runs to the fuel injection appreatus, the other prong on the bottom running to the intake/exhaust manifold apperati...my question is this... Is there a coorect way for these hoses to be conected at this barrel. I just looked at other cars and guessed, it runs fine but its just something that has bugged me.

Chassis Model Number

W123

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Can't Find 123 Euro Blower Motor Switch

I cannot find a replacement 6 pin fan (4 position: 0ff and low-med-high)control blower level switch ( I am sure it is Switch # 46 Pages 285-286 of the 75-85 Haynes Diesel 123 Book) which is both mechanical (wire) and electrical. It is placed in the middle of control panel's three switches and I know it has a ribbed black plastic with inner metal housing with a decent weight to it. Besides a Mercedes dealer could anyone tell me where I can possibly obtain one? Right now I am jumping the connector to stay warm. This car has no air cond. Thanks.

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Chassis Model Number

W123

Cold Weather issues

Hello, About my 123 300TD... it takes forever to start in 19 degrees! Other than this it fires right up. I have added the anti-gel, but is there anything else I could do? I dont have the plug in thingy on the engine to warm her at night...soo....any suggestions etc... my first winter with a diesel and Im wondering how I will get to work if my car draind the battery trying to start when its 19degrees or below? Thanks James

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W123

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'86 190e turn single flasher, relay or switch problem?

Hi, My turn singles have quit working. I replaced the four-way flasher on the console and what I understood to be the flasher as well but no fix. The four ways work fine. Is there another relay I should be looking for or perhaps the turn single switch at the column is the problem? Thanks for your suggestions. Bill

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Chassis Model Number

W201

1977 300D Loss of power while going uphill

I've heard that 77 300D is not a strong car to begin with, but mine actually slows down and barely makes it up the standard Washington state hills. At the bottom of a hill I could be going 40mph, and by the time I get to the top it slows down to as slow as 25mph!! So far I replaced both fuel filters, air filter, checked compression, compression is right about 330 PSI in all 5 cylinders, which as I understand is pretty good for this engine (or is it?). What else should I check or do to fix this? Any help or ideas would be appreciated. Roman

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