[MBZ] 240D shifter

Rick, That is not unreasonable, I’ll try to find a shifter first then that. He has a lot of work and likes to choose what he wants to do. JI [Have the Indy take the old shifter off, help him push the car out the door, have him install new bushings, help him push the car back in, reinstall the

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

The shifter is loose and the reverse lockout is gone. The mechanic doesn’t want to take the shifter apart because it will make the car unmovable unless you push it. I’d like to get a shifter and rebuild it and then switch them. The problem is now finding a shifter. John I. > On Jun 4, 2021,

[MBZ] 240D 4-speed

I did not try to fix the 4-speed shifter, the local mbz mechanic fixed one of the rod ends and thinks it’s OK. I would like to find a 4 speed shifter to replace the worn out one in the car. Does anyone know where I can find one? 83 240D 4-speed 123 chassis. Thank you, John Ingram 83 240D

[MBZ] 240D 4-speed

Jaime, Thank you, this is the explanation I was hoping for. I guess I’d need to get under the car to do this? I don’t have a safe way to do that, may need to take it to a shop (there is a good one near here). Can the shifter bushings be replaced from inside the car? John Ingram

[MBZ] 240D 4-speed

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[MBZ] 240D Shifter

the way home. The problem is intermittent, from normal to stuck to normal to disconnected to normal. Has anyone ever experienced this on a 240D 4-speed? Any ideas as to what it could be? Thank you John Ingram Maryland ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] 240D Shifter Problem

the way home. The problem is intermittent, from normal to stuck to normal to disconnected to normal. Has anyone ever experienced this on a 240D 4-speed? Any ideas as to what it could be? Thank you John Ingram Maryland ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing Update

made this car. Some parts were clearly from earlier years, others may have been last minute changes. I think I’ll look for a fuse first (80A?), It might fix it. Thank you all again for your help! John Ingram ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing

Mercedes Source, replaces stock relay. Anyone tried this? Thank you all again for your help. John Ingram ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

[MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing

normal cause for this? If so, what is it and where is it? Thank You, John Ingram ’83 240D 311K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Vacuum Update

Hello Everyone, Car is running fine with the door vacuum hoses plugged with a golf tee and the door put back together. I tested the new door actuator and it does not work at all, it is nothing but a vacuum leak. The part is a Mercedes Benz part (with the star) that I think I got from the dealer

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Door Lock

Thank you all for your replies! Last evening I ended up plugging the two vacuum tubes that go to the door lock mechanism. Suddenly I had plenty of vacuum and everything else throughout the system worked fine. I think the vacuum system is okay and that I got a bad replacement part. I didn’t c

[MBZ] Vacuum Door Lock

Hello Everyone, I had a vacuum problem with my 240D. The car would not shut doff unless the rear drivers side door was locked. It would not automatically lock when the drivers door was locked. If I pushed down the lock and let the vacuum build back up the car would turn off normally. I repla

[MBZ] Parts

Thank you Mitch and Dwight. JI > Call or email Dr Fatty? > http://www.buyeuroparts.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listin

[MBZ] Parts

Hello everyone, I haven’t needed any major parts for my 83 240D lately and since Rusty went out of business I don’t know who to call. Where do you get parts for a 240D? Thank you, John I. 83 240D 310K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

[MBZ] 240D Battery report

t run. A very Happy New Year to all! John Ingram 83 240D 309K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

[MBZ] 240D Battery

Hello Everyone. I am sorry if this has been covered recently but I need a replacement battery for my 83 240D. The Interstate battery that is in it has lasted a long time and I would like to simply replace it. However, I find that the battery listed on the Interstate website is only 720CC

[MBZ] 240D drivetrain shake

et me know if you have any ideas. Thank you, John Ingram 83 240D 299,976 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options g

[MBZ] 240D Axle Failed

At least I got home. The axle on my 83 240D has failed. Tap tap tap turned into clack clack clack in about 10 miles of driving. While crawling around under the car on the side of the road, I discovered that the outer boot on the passenger side axle is torn and that is where the sound was

[MBZ] 240D Vacuum

running after the key is removed. My question is: Which door is usually the problem? If everyone has found the problem (vacuum leak) in the same place I'd like to know before I try and go through the 100 feet of vacuum tubes in the car. Thank you, John Ingram 83 240D

Re: [MBZ] 240D decreased power

Dimitri- I agree with Dwight. I will add that my 240D lost power at highway speed and it was due to a slightly clogged secondary fuel filter (looks like a screw on oil filter). I replaced the filter and it was fine. While you are at it, replace the 1st filter (fuel screen). Italian tu

[MBZ] Diesel Knocking replies

idea and easier to check. I will go down the list starting with the "Tune Up". John Ingram <<< List- I have a 83 240D (266K). Lately the engine has been giving off a crackling, knocking sound at low and medium throttle. It is the kind of knocking sound you get from a gas engi

[MBZ] Diesel Knocking

e, no difference. I thought I had water in the fuel but it didn't change with the next fill up. Any ideas as to what it could be? Temps have been in the 90s here in Maryland for the past month. Thanks, John Ingram ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

[MBZ] Old iMac old Mercedes

t find out until I have updated them. Going back is not easy. Also, is there free software that can imitate Windows Office (Word)? I need to make Windows compatible files. Thank you, John Ingram 83 240D 266K IMac 600MHz Power PC G3 512MB SDRAM Startup disc: 80g Mac OSX Versi

[MBZ] 240D Starter Motor

ittle faster since it is an old engine. Thank You, John Ingram 83 240D 264K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 240D Heater Core

nyone done this job? I hear it is tough to get at the heater core. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, John Ingram 83 240D 258K -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090916/0c50e9

Re: [MBZ] 4Matic

300D 2.5 Turbos On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 9:10 PM, John Ingram wrote: What is 4Matic? -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090811/5e7c3334/attachment.h

[MBZ] 4Matic?

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[MBZ] 240D Fuel Filter Leak

bolt that needs to be replaced? Thank you and a Happy Thanks giving to all. John Ingram ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery opt

[MBZ] 83 240D Heater Core

Has anyone done this job? I hear it is tough to get at the heater core. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, John Ingram 83 240 237K

Re: [MBZ] Steering Adjustment 240D

Jim and Loren- Thank you both for the good advice. I would have started with the steering box. I will check everything else first. I paid a lot of money about 75K miles ago to get the front end rebuilt but it has been 75K, they didn't replace everything. John I.

[MBZ] Steering Adjustment 240D

Hello All- I have lost my notes on adjusting the steering on my 83 240D. I adjusted the steering about 5 years ago and recall that you loosen the allen adjuster to tighten the steering, is this right? Anyone know the proper Mercedes-Benz procedure? Thanks, John Ingram

Re: [MBZ] 240D Vacuum Diagram

Larry- Thank you, I found a diagram there. John Ingram On Jul 17, 2006, at 9:30 AM, LarryT wrote: The vac diagrams are available here - http://www.peterschmid.com/ Hope this helps - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http

[MBZ] 240D Vacuum Diagram

started with the previous engine. If anyone has a diagram or can tell me where to find one please let me know. Thank you, John Ingram 83 240D Maryland

Re: [MBZ] 240D Shifter

im- Where is the "worn plastic bushing" and how do I get at it and fix it? John Ingram 83 240D

[MBZ] 240D Shifter

? Does anyone know how I could fix the one in the car? Thanks, John Ingram 83 240D

Re: [MBZ] Teflon Tape (Update)

it for a test drive later today but I don't expect any problems. I'm glad you all talked me out of the teflon fix. I unfortunately lapse into my hack mechanic skills when I am running short of patience and/or time. Thank you all for your help John Ingram 83 240D

Re: [MBZ] Teflon Tape (Explained)

lon tape because of the risks you all pointed out. I will look it over again tomorrow. I will also get a new "O" ring although I can see that this is a weak spot that was fixed in the slightly later engines. Thank you, John Ingram 83 240D 234K

[MBZ] Teflon Tape

I am trying to fix a fuel system leak and would like to try teflon tape. Will diesel fuel dissolve teflon tape? Thanks, John Ingram 83 240D

[MBZ] 240D Radiator

t? Thanks. John Ingram

Re: [MBZ] Clutch Bleed 240D (done)

have gone wrong, the radiator is very manageable. Thanks for your help. John Ingram 83 240D Maryland

[MBZ] Clutch Bleed 240D

has done it. What is the best way to do this? Thanks, John Ingram

Re: [MBZ] 240D Turbo

300D turbo and just add it to my collection. However, I'd like to have a 4-speed, which can be done. John Ingram 83 240D 89 Volvo 740 5.0L 72 VW Bus 2.7L

[MBZ] 240D Turbo

300D turbocharger and manifold with one cylinder sawed off and blocked. I think if I get my 240D going again I might just leave it alone, but, it is a tempting idea. John Ingram

[MBZ] 77-83 240D Glow plugs

Thank you Marshall and Kevin. From what you said there are new style glow plugs available to fit an older engine, that would solve the problem. Drop in power is only about 5 hp but that is almost 10%. I need an engine and these cars are starting to become rare. John Ingram

[MBZ] 77-83 240D Glow system

I am considering a 1977 240D engine for my 1983 240D. I know that the glow plugs and glow electric systems are different. Can the 77 system be made to work in a 83 car? Thanks, John Ingram Baltimore

[MBZ] 240D Engine

is a lot of blow by. Must have a hole in the piston or something equally bad. Thanks, John Ingram Baltimore