Questions and Answers

My alternator stoped generating (but no charge light while running) so I replaced the regulator/brushes with the kit available here. Now, when I drive around with a volt meter attached to the battery, I see that the battery is being charged until the engine hits about 3700 RPM and doesn't resume charging until the RPM gets below 3400. The cut-in and cut-out RPM remain the same reguardless of what gear the car is in (even Park) or what accessories are on or off (although this does affect the battery voltage a little).

Hi: Does anyone know if there is any seal other than rear engine seal between transmission housing and rear engine on 1987 300 turbo diesel. A mechanic shop has changed the rear engine seal on my car and still leaks and he claims it is coming from engine gasket or other seals in that area. Thx, Alan

I drove 15 mi to work, via high way, with e brake partially on. When I got there, the wheel was smoking. I pour gallons of water on them and let it cool down and drove again for about 10 mi. Now I found the brake didn't seems to returned after it's applied, the rear wheels would be almost fully locked after no more than 10 times of braking. The more the brake is applied, the the shallower the pedal gets. So I towed the car back home. What could the heat do to have caused my rear brake to stuck whenever it's applied?

I've got a '83 240D with Power Steering. Riding down the highway, the steering has quit a bit of play. I'd estimate I can turn the wheel about an inch (5-10 degrees) without any noticeable effect on the wheels. With the car parked and off, if I grab the input shaft to the steering gear box I can turn is about 5-10 degrees before I see any noticeable movement underneath at the control arm. SO I believe most of the "slop" I am experiencing is coming from the gear box and not further down (tie-rods, bushings, etc.). I noticed in the shop manual that there is an adjustment procedure for the gear box. It looks simple enough but shows torque curves through the steering handle travel.