Re: [MBZ] W123 300D fuel leak

Or drive it until the reserve light comes on and drain the thank into a can. It is not that bad, but I won't do it in good clothes! G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Or, you could do what I've now done quite a number of times. De-fuel the tank using a cheap electrical fuel pump plumbed into the fuel

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D fuel leak

Some years ago my Indy made a mistake while doing delivery valve seals that made the job take inordinately long and cost $1000. The next time I had a car that needed them I did them myself, cost around $20.If something is going to be screwed up I might as well do it myself... Curt Sent from

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D fuel leak

Or, you could do what I've now done quite a number of times. De-fuel the tank using a cheap electrical fuel pump plumbed into the fuel line at the engine compartment, with the pump exit line into jerry cans to collect the fuel. Battery charger used as a power supply for the pump. Takes about 20

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D fuel leak

Time for the Indy. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On May 12, 2018 6:27 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: This sounds like a job that I don’t want to do! Sent from my iPhone > On May 12, 2018, at 4:45 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D fuel leak

This sounds like a job that I don’t want to do! Sent from my iPhone > On May 12, 2018, at 4:45 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Actually, there are three hoses there. Fuel, return and vent. All should be > replaced while you are there. I can't remember

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D fuel leak

Actually, there are three hoses there. Fuel, return and vent. All should be replaced while you are there. I can't remember if the 123 has the vent there, or if that is just 124. Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: Most likely. There is a short, bigger on one end line between the tank and

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D fuel leak

Bingo! Time for a dissel bath. it will kill off bugs too! Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: Today I uncovered my (formerly Jon’s) ‘85 300D that has been sitting since the fall and noticed a fuel leak under the differential. Without getting dirty and greasy crawling under the car, what could this

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D fuel leak

That would be my guess. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On May 11, 2018 9:04 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: > Today I uncovered my (formerly Jon’s) ‘85 300D that has been sitting since > the fall and noticed a fuel leak under the differential. Without getting > dirty and

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D fuel leak

Most likely. There is a short, bigger on one end line between the tank and the steel lines. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D will not shut off unless passenger door is locked

Vacuum leak. Plug the circuit under the driver floormat one at a time to isolate and identify where the leak is. You can leave a golf tee in for a plug to close the leaking circuit until the repair is made. If I try to shut off the engine and the passenger door is unlocked, the engine

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D losing compression??

] On Behalf Of Peter Merle Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 1:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 300D losing compression?? Engine was bored to 91.5mm ( Yes it is allowed check EPC and Mercedes OEM piston A6170301917 ) was used. HEad was redone using only OEM parts , including new

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D losing compression??

If the rings are bad, you will have tremendous blowby. If you don't, likely the valves are bad, much cheaper. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D losing compression??

To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 300D losing compression?? Engine was bored to 91.5mm ( Yes it is allowed check EPC and Mercedes OEM piston A6170301917 ) was used. HEad was redone using only OEM parts , including new guides all round . Oil consumption has increased from

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D loosing compression??

Valve adjustments done on schedule? Did the breakin with dino oil? Did you have the cylinders bored and then how fine was the final hone job on them? Manfred Message: 5 Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 18:35:12 +0200 From: Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] W123 300D loosing compression??

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D losing compression??

@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 11:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 300D losing compression?? It's all goobered up. You gotta go drive it flat out for like 2000 miles up hill, a Gumball Rally kind of thing. --R Peter Merle wrote: My W123 300D seems to be slowly deteriorating. Oil consumption

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D losing compression??

If you don't have increased oil consuption, it's definitely the valves, but if the valve guides were not installed and sized correctly, you now have worn over-size guides, and the valve seats, especially on the exhaust valves, are shot, causing low compression. The only way to tell is to do

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D losing compression??

Engine was bored to 91.5mm ( Yes it is allowed check EPC and Mercedes OEM piston A6170301917 ) was used. HEad was redone using only OEM parts , including new guides all round . Oil consumption has increased from and initial 0.2 to approx 0.5 l /1000 km. Engineering shop was one that services the

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D losing compression??

Check valve clearance, then run a few hundred km and check again -- if they close up, you nee to have them set loose and recheck each few hundred km until they quit closing up, then set to spec. Carbon builds up on the valve stems and will prevent them from fully closing if the clearance

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D losing compression??

It seems the next step would be to check compression. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Merle Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 1:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D

my turbo has like 400k miles on it. changing the oil helps. they aren't life and death expensive if they do go. it's a silly concern. if you find a nice car at a nice price, buy it, without given consideration to whether it is turbo or not On Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 1:09 PM, LarryT [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D

LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Looking for a '83-'85 300D - need to know of any weak areas to worry about - things specific to late W123 300Ds (I'm familiar with W123 240Ds)? One owner of an '85 300D said his is not Turbocharged - he said it was a weak spot- True? The turbochargers are

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D

Looking for a '83-'85 300D - need to know of any weak areas to worry about - things specific to late W123 300Ds (I'm familiar with W123 240Ds)?One owner of an '85 300D said his is not Turbocharged - he said it was a weak spot- True? After driving my '91 300D T don't know if I want a

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D

LarryT wrote: owner of an '85 300D said his is not Turbocharged - he said it was a weak spot- True? If it was sold by MBUSA from 1982-1993, it left the factory with a turbocharger. A 1985 california car did have some weirdness about it, go to bimby and price an air filter.

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D

What's happening to the 240D Larry? Ed 300E On 15/02/2008, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looking for a '83-'85 300D - need to know of any weak areas to worry about - things specific to late W123 300Ds (I'm familiar with W123 240Ds)?One owner of an '85 300D said his is not Turbocharged

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D

My 115 300Ds with auto trannys had significantly more 'get up and go' than the 240D manual tranny 123. I don't remember hearing that the 123 300d, turbo or not, had a weak point! I'd personally rather a 124 than any of the above however --- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D

If his 85 was not turbo, it was a euro model. The turbo was not a weak spot on those cars. In fact, I have seen far more worn out 240d's than I have 300D turbo engines. LarryT wrote: Looking for a '83-'85 300D - need to know of any weak areas to worry about - things specific to late W123

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D

PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 300D What's happening to the 240D Larry? Ed 300E On 15/02/2008, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looking for a '83-'85 300D - need to know of any weak areas to worry

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D

! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . - Original Message - From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 300D What's happening to the 240D Larry? Ed

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D

It seems than at Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:09:52 -0500, LarryT wrote: Looking for a '83-'85 300D - need to know of any weak areas to worry about - things specific to late W123 300Ds (I'm familiar with W123 240Ds)? Not much different. Back door power window regulator frame is prone to bending and

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D combination gauge fix

So, does anyone know whether is it possible to remove and pop in a replacement clock into the gauge without a lot of hassle? Because soldering is required to swap the clock itself, and the 99%+ repair of a dead clock is a trivial soldering job, once you're in a position to swap it you're

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D combination gauge fix

Do you know if it is possible to just clean the inner parts of the clock or is it all electronic? My clock just stop when temps go below 10F or so... Hope it needs some cleaning and maybe the proper oil to cure the problem. Any suggestions? TIA Bill 1981 300 TD Jim Cathey wrote: So, does

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D combination gauge fix

Do you know if it is possible to just clean the inner parts of the clock or is it all electronic? My clock just stop when temps go below 10F or so... Hope it needs some cleaning and maybe the proper oil to cure the problem. Any suggestions? TIA Oil is not your problem. Torque for the motor is