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I have a mint '82 4-speed with 120k actual miles (3k mile oil changes since new) that has a heavy metallic knock at idle (all cylinders) and less power than it should (max speed 80 mph). Items I've done: new injectors, valves carefully adjusted, compression check (330~360 psi all), new filters (all), 2 cans diesel purge...all with no effect on noise and low power. I'm thinking perhaps injection timing might be the problem but know nothing about how to check/adjust. Also, the car does not smoke much and has excellent emissions numbers. Any thoughts? Thanks so much for your input! Kurt

I have an old 300td, and untill reacently have not really had much problems with the Brake system. I have had vacuum problems befor leading to Shifting and Locking Problems, and I fear that a NEW vacuum problem is now causing problems with my brakes.

she drove as normal as you can expect for a 82 300sd that has been run hard and put up wet 300,000 + miles as odometer quit years ago. the 617 had alot of blowby and oil leaks [crankcase press] being the faithfull old girl she was she made it home and wouldnt fire next morning.checked compression below par, less then 300 psi in all 5 holes spining her with 24 volts my questions are #1 how does one check inj.

Dear Experts: Hope someone can help. Before describing the transmission problem. MY 1984 300SD has leaks from an injector. It is the hard line plus the hose. Don't know if that leak affects the tranmission problem I have.