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Warm weather WVO

I live in Guam where the ambient air temperature is never lower than 70 degrees. Usually, the lows are around 78, and the highs around 88 to 90.

I intend to convert my 1983 300SD, 126 chassis with 5 cyl turbo to burn WVO. Am I safe to not pre-heat the WVO? I'm thinking that since the outside air temperature never gets lower than 70 degrees, I shouldn't even concern myself with the flow of the fuel.

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SVO Fuel Conversion Specific Aid

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W126

1984 300sd ball joints replacement

Hi, I just bought a 1984 300sd w126 and the mechanics told me I have to replace the front ball joints... Since I have repaired the sunroof of my car thanks to mercedessource, I was wondering if I can replace myself the front ball joints. In this case, which kit do I need from mercedessource? I found a front arm bushing replacement kit and manual but I don't know if it s what I need... At low speed, I get some clunking especially when I drive over bumps... Thanks Erwan

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Body and Interior Specific Aid

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W126

76 300D no power to preglow system, #4 fuse blows

I don't know if this new problem I've found has a direct link to the ongoing problems of the car not starting under any circumstances, but this morning I noticed that everytime I turn the key to position 2, fuse #4 (8 amp) in my main fuse box blows. It supposedly is linked to horn, emission control, carburetor heater (n/a), delay switch, and turn signal lamp. Also, when I hit the hazard lights, fuse # 1 blows. It goes to the warning buzzer, auto. antenna, trunk lamp, reading lamp, clock, rooflamp, hazard warning lights(l/r)and the fuel supply shut off valve.

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Diesel Engine Specific Aid

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W115

420SEL - runs bad and at a loss

Okay, here's my trouble...I bought an old 1988 420 sel as a restoration project and spent over a year patching up and polishing the job. After a new suspension, new rims and tires, transmission repair, paint job, tune-up, and custom parts installation, I thought I was doing pretty good. In fact, the car looked sharp and I was well-pleased with the results. However, last year I drove to Myrtle Beach (from central Kentucky) and back.

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Body and Interior Specific Aid

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W126

1988 300CE won't start

Hi there...I recently purchased a 1988 Mercedes 300 CE with 126,000 miles on it.....the car runs beautifully ..idles well...no miss fires...went out the other morning...it started fine...stopped the car to run an errand...came back...the car would try to turn over but not fire...almost like it was out of petrol..I thought perhaps the petrol gage was reading wrong..I added some petrol and it started fine...ran like it always does...changed the fluids and filters...car ran fine until it was time to back it out of the garage...it did the same thing....like it was out of gas...I understand the fue

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Body and Interior Specific Aid

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W124

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