valve. There isn't enough room to swing the
wrench without hitting the firewall, so I can't adjust it more than one
turn. Is there a way around this?(thinking about bending/cutting the end of
the wrench to get more space). Other than this, things seem to be normal.
Kevin in HIllsboro
Did you make some bent wrenches?
I bought some, but they seem to be too long. I think I'm going to hook up
with Dennis T to try out the short wrenches. Even an inch or so would make
ALL the difference in the world on the #5 cyl valves!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
Giesela, 1981 300CD
What would you sell your stahlwille wrenches for? My wrenches should work
well for someone, so they'll be up for sale. Any takers? They were $87
new, used only once, so make me a good offer.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
Giesela, 1981 300CD 204K miles
My cell number is (971)222-6605, and my home number is (503)430-1910.
I sure hope that the shorter wrenches are what I need to bail myself out of
this jam!
Kevin
eams on the top
of the seatback, but it looks like it can be stitched up easily by an
upholsteror!
Kevin in HIllsboro Oregon
Giesela, 1981 300CD 204K miles
A "300 SCD" would be a dream car!
Or would that be a 300SDC, s class diesel coupe? I once saw a 560SEC
converted into a convertible, man would that be a good foundation for a
diesel conversion if one had the time, cash and parts to do it!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
Giesela, 1981
You mean an SDC would be ecstasy?
Now that's funny!
Kevin in HIllsboro Oregon
Giesela, 1981 300CD 204K miles
Hi, Bob.
I'm feeling very strongly that it's the battery. I let mine go in my '78
300D (my first Mercedes diesel) for too long, and it left us stranded. Now,
if it's even showing signs of weakness, it's outta there!
I hope that you get "the old girl" back
Yea, BOB! That's what we like on this list, happy endings! Hopefully, I'll
have one of my own when the non-runner 1981 300CD starts up after a much
needed valve adjustment! I'm not sure if it'll be today since time's a
little tight, but it will be SOON!
Kevin in Hi
The 280E was a W123 sedan IIRC,
Sure it wasn't a 280SE W126?
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
d the pedal goes down, boy is there going to be a cloud
of smoke from all of the fuel and WD40 that's been squirted in there! It
should start much better after that's all blasted outta there!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
this engine is the leaky primer pump which is now on its way.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela, back on the road
oy it!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
Giesela, 1981 300CD 204K miles, back on the road
more than 5'3", it gets a LITTLE
tight back there (not recommended for long trips). All of this being said,
it's a wonderful car to cruise around in, and MUCH shorter than my Dodge
quad cab long bed pickup!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
so
I'm sure a valve adjustment will make a big difference. Someday!
Bring it over! I'm ready to do another one.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300cD 204K miles, Giesela
alian
Tuneup to clean things out since it's in DIRE need of one!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
What about the Tempo and Escort? What inspired those names? To something
more current, where did Aveo come from?
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD coupe diesel, 204K miles, Giesela
cleaning connections make any difference? Is
it possible to replace just the solenoid which seems to be the problem?
Once I get the leaking primer pump replaced, it'll probably start with a
crank or two and it won't be much of a problem, but I want to prevent any
future problem
Will cleaning connections make any difference?
Is
it possible to replace just the solenoid which seems to be the problem?
Once I get the leaking primer pump replaced, it'll probably start with a
crank or two and it won't be much of a problem, but I want to prevent any
future problem
Honda's about to start selling a new subcompact hatchback called the
Honda Fit.
Is that because it will "fit" virtually anywhere? I know that it's not
because the average person will "fit" comfortably into it!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Gie
you will
be best-served just by ponying up for another starter.
I guess I'll start savin' then. I do want it to start reliably.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela, back on the road again!
er we got back, there was no smoke at all! For a $500 car, I declare it
a winner! Once things are fine tuned a bit more, it will be great. To make
things even better, both the odometer and fuel gauge actually work!
It's so nice to own a good running MB diesel once again!
Kevin in Hil
Return that starter, and I'll guarantee ya that your old one will most
certainly die. Let's see how long it'll last!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
t starter. How
hard is it to remove one of these in a W123?
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
I then use a 10mm gear wrench
What is a gear wrench? Are you referring to the box type wrenches with
built-in ratcheting capability? I used one to adjust the PS pump yesterday,
and it worked great, all the benefits of a ratchet where the ratchet
wouldn't fit.
Kevin in Hillsboro O
#x27;ll be
comin' out of the toolbox much more often now!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
Apparently, the extra $30k went toward building a damn-near indestructible
car.
They are sure saving a lot by using biodegradable wiring, eh? I wonder what
an '81 300CD cost new? I would guess mid to high $20k's?
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela, costing m
I also like the solid sound when closing the doors on my '81 300CD and all
other W123's that I've owned. It's pretty good for a 25 year old car not to
have a rattling window, especially the coupes. It's difficult to near
impossible to find that quality in any American car of that era. I also
1 synthetic as I've done with
all of my previous Mercedes diesels.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
it has a brand new turbo buster on it.
Wunder if wunnadem there thangs'd fit own ma 300CD? Hahaha!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
Giesela, 1981 300CD 204K miles
The '87 300SDL W126 was the last S class diesel before the 350SDL came into
being in 1989-1991. 1992 was the first year of the W140 actually badged as
the 300SD. I'm not sure when they became S350D's.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
ut (lots of
blow by and hard starting), so I want to see if the glow plug system is
doing all it can to improve starting. There is an outside chance that
nothing short of a miracle and some hard,hard, hard flogging will do the
trick. I'm still hoping it's crudded-up rings rather than
Jim wrote: I need a money pit, but I'd prefer the type that's full of
it, into which I can lower a bucket at need!
Now that's the type of money pit I'm lookin' for! When you find it, let me
know and I'll bring the necessary 5 gallon buckets!
Kevin in Hillsbor
e very worn, so I'll have to address that before we
take it on some flogging runs. The weather is getting much nicer, so it's
time to roll down the windows, open the sunroof, and enjoy the fresh air!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, GIesela
Thanks, Jim. I'll have to take a feel next time I'm under there. I'll keep
everyone posted on how things go.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
hould fire
up on her own (usually needs a slight boost of WD40/starter fluid to get
going).
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
If you're interested in
any parts, let me know.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
was asking $200, but it's been there
since Sunday so...?
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
I have a big stack of starters. Not sure what to do with them as most
people buy new ones.
Pick out the best one and send it to me!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
, definitely one to
consider if you're in the market for a first year 300D. If anyone would
like me to take an up close and personal look at it, let me know.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
That manny tranny alone will bring 500
I'll ship it to you for $500.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
ow
W123 300TD turbo diesel in Portland today. I couldn't see how it looked,
but it sounded perfect with no smoke!!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
Sunil Hari wrote:
I'm pretty sure that as soon as I sell it I'll start
missing having a Benz and start the search for my next one.
That's just the way it goes, welcome to the club/sickness/habbit !
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela with non-working glow
http://portland.craigslist.org/car/162950874.html
Says it's a 1985 350SD, and that it's a European model. It seems
WAY overpriced with a rust spot, dinghed up exterior and rear bumper
damage.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
that should be avoided? Which model year is the best for
these cars, and which engine is the more reliable of the two? Of course, a
190D, in my opinion, would be best, but...
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
perhaps this one has one of those Chevy 'upgrades'?
Would such an "upgrade" be any better than the 3.5L (350) rod-bender, or
were you talking about a transplanted GM 350 Cu.in diesel? hahahahaha!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela, exhaust leak finally found!
Did MB build both a 350SD and a 350SDL? I guess anything's possible with
swaps. I'm half tempted to go and take a look at it.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
outed in such a way
that it's squirting a mist of diesel on the contents of your trunk every
time you fill up? Check the filler tube and the filler neck seal because
it's probably dried out and bearly hanging in there and fuel is getting in
that way.
Good luck!
Kevin in Hillsboro Ore
her. It's down the
list of repairs, but it's definitely something that needs to be done
eventually.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
. They got
it for $2700 which isn't too bad.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
Would this apply to my 81 300CD? I believe that it does have an EGR valve
(none of my '78's had 'em. Any way I can get it to run better and breathe
less crud is the way to go!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
s of oil out of the
air cleaner housing until things clean out and the engine runs like it
should.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD nonturbo, 204K miles, Giesela
I thought there were more hoses routinely effected.
My assumption was that any rubber lines in the system, those that are at
both ends of the main metal fuel lines, would eventually deteriorate when
using biodiesel.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204Kmiles, Giesela
The 95 should be a first gen flowerstroke...
I thought it was "powerchoke," but I like "flowerstroke too! The first gen
model that was in our LATE 1994 F350 crew cab 4WD was getting 10MPG with a
big 11'6" Lance camper on it. It didn't get much better mileage e
le to work with when there's no title.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
same with the Cummins diesel when he drives it.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela, yes, he pushes her too, but that's GOOD!
If it REALLY has only 84K miles on it, why would it need a reupholstered
driver's seat? Hmmmm.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
Jeep Adding Diesel Grand Cherokee
Well it's about time! I hope that it's priced reasonably though.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
buy it and drive it like you stole it. But it will sound like every other
car on the road.
Exactly, Sunil! Oh, it's a gasser? So what, but when it's a diesel, YEAH!
Klatta Klatta Klatta Klatta Klatta and no EFI to deal with!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
I do and frequently
fulfill my desire by driving used MBs thousands of miles at a clip.
Now that sounds fun! It's also a challenge and bragging rights "I got that
thing runnin' and drove her home with no problems, YEAH!"
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, G
I bet a 7-mile tow-start would have warmed it up enough to get her
started before you were actually home.
I was thinkin' about having the AAA guy tow it rear wheels down and hopping
into the driver's seat to do the tow-start procedure. That would have been
more fun, and if it would have run on
good
right now. VW TDI's have gone through the roof and are heading skyward.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
Give it a look and see if
it follows you home.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
stalled on it by a
PO. Some say that KYB's are not a good choice. Since Bilsteins are used on
so many performance vehicles and trucks, they should be a perfect match for
a Mercedes. I think that This is going to start a good shock thread.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K mil
The Albatross is headed for Vancouver WA,
Ooh, so close I can almost smell it hahahahaha!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela AKA Granny who is
running much better after driving around for about an hour yesterday, and
she now has new tires and current tags.
oth rear tires. It could have smoked them
right off the rims if my dad had really stood on it!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela AKA Granny
03 Dodge Cummins diesel 6spd 2wd pickup, 25K miles getting traded for an 06
model with a 48RE automatic
test generation
common rail injection engines.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela AKA Granny
in one of my parents' cars, the '05 Chrysler T&C
minivan or the new little HHR (henry). The 300CD is the fun car.
Kevin
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
ia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_HHR
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
only left the house to buy a bottle of water.
Heck, it cost her more to drive that BEAST to the store than it did to
purchase the water bottle! She should get a bike and save some $$!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela AKA Granny
2003 Dodge Quad Cab Cummins Diesel
with only 85K on the car (185K)? Once that was
fixed along with the timing chain, it drove like new until my nephew locked
up the tranny one day. It acted like it was stuck between gears, and the
shifter didn't feel right anymore.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204k miles, Giesela
These cars don't show up often, but here's one if anyone's in the market.
No interest, affiliation, etc.
http://portland.craigslist.org/car/173353840.html
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela, I'm sure I paid less for her than the cost
of the AMG wheels alone!
but with the floormats out, I can REALLY feel the
vibration beneath my feet while sitting in the passenger's seat. I've done
older American cars with drum brakes (a corvair car and a Greenbrier van),
but never a disk brake equipped car which shouldn't make much difference
other
ended up going with another common rail Cummins in a 2006 model. I know
it'll get about 20MPG highway where the manny tranny truck got 23MPG. It's
a fine engine.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
up in a hurry!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
pound out the old race, wipe out the lube, use the old race to drive in the
new one, regrease and reassemble.
Sounds pretty straight forward.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
My screen reader and voice synthesizer did well although I had to remember
which order the parts were listed to figure out the price, not exactly
rocket science!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
Hello listers.
I'm looking for some front seats to replace those in my 300CD. I know of
someone who has some seats in great condition from a 450SLC W107?? Will
these seats fit into my car? If not, can the seat bottoms be bolted onto my
runner assemblies?
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
Peter,
The seat springs are shot, but the material is good. I'm sure they could
use new pads as well.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1978 300CD 200K+ miles, Vinnie
is so crutial. There's
nothing like a supportive, comfy seat!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1978 300CD 200K+ miles, Vinnie
Might even be not all that pricey if
you're in a position to do the tear down & reassembly yourself. Think
you're up to that, Kevin?
BTDT, and it's not a big deal. I've got the space to do it, and I can
afford to take my time and do it right. Having the components
I gave my kid (17) a 1983 SD. Right now, he is driving my 1980 SD until
the 83 gets out of the shop with an engine/transmission transplant. I'm
going to sell the 80, since I finally decided that I need AC in Georgia,
the 80 has none, and it would be too expensive to fix it. The old SDs,
both
958 180B $2500
http://portland.craigslist.org/car/92555802.html
1980 W116 300SD $2K only 155K miles
I bet that little 180D is slow, but would be neat to putt around town in.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1978 300CD 200K+ miles, Vinnie, the only diesel (at least for now)
ngine in before you leave so that you can drive home rather than pay
shipping cost for the car.
Good luck!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1978 300CD 200K+ miles, Vinnie
Well, I'd be in the market for a nice 1972 220D that hopefully has good
blower motors in it. I would be awfully tempted if there was one in my
area, but haven't come across one yet.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1978 300CD 200K+ miles, Vinnie
1974. Wasn't that the year they mandated catalytic
converters?
I believe so. A lot of vehicle manufacturers were required to install
larger bumpers as well.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1978 300CD 200K+ miles, Vinnie
Collector prices for a 220 diesel??? How much do you mean?
I saw a 1970 220D for 2K on craigslist a month ago (no idea about
condition), but I wouldn't want to pay more than that for one, preferably a
bit less.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1978 300CD 200K+ miles, Vinnie
You can not have mine
Ah come on! I want it, I want it, I WANT IT! Gump would look nice in my
driveway! I'll even give you $600!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1978 300CD 200K+ miles, Vinnie
The pullstart idea will *CERTAINLY* remove any doubts. You'll know for sure in
an instant whether or not you'll need another engine or a rebuild.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1978 300CD 200K+ miles, Vinnie
o tranny though because my
bicycle could probably get a pretty good holeshot on it!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1978 300CD 200K+ miles, Vinnie
I was just trying to outbid Kaleb with my $600 offer. I'm sure it's worth a
LITTLE more than that. When you say mid four figures, do you mean around
$5K?
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1978 300CD 200K+ miles, Vinnie
If I see a good example, I will let you know.
Much appreciated, Clay. Maybe, one will come up on CL some day.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1978 300CD 200K+ miles, Vinnie
and byways rather than
people taking public transportation.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1978 300CD 200K+ miles, Vinnie
$3400 (I want so
bad to have a wagon!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1978 300CD 200K+ miles, Vinnie
http://portland.craigslist.org/car/94401409.html
This one is a 1982 300TD, yes, another wagon! 279K miles on the chassis,
160K on the replacement engine, and most of the vital stuff works including
the hydraulic SL suspension, not a bad deal at all for $3600!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1978
f Ingrid (white 78 300d)
before I sold her!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1978 300CD 200K+ miles, Vinnie
as kind of like buying a nice 240D
with 300K on it. We sold them wen I found the first 300D, and the rest is
HISTORY!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1978 300CD 200K+ miles, Vinnie
I just want to see if this goes through. The list has been down for quite a
while now.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1978 300CD 200K+ miles, Vinnie
Thanks. I thought it might, but I have had bad glow plugs before with
no blinking, on this car too.
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
it means you have a bad glow plug.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The dash light for the glow plug in my 1980 SD blinks for 15-30 seconds after
the car starts. I don'
I couldn't determine what to file to
make it work properly. Is the filing to be done to the steering column or
the switch itself?
Thanks in advance for any assistance!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1978 300CD 200K miles, Vinnie
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