[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 shifter. Probably take longer to move the car than fix it. Or option B, find a new Indy.] ___ 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
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, at 2:43 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > > How worn-out? There are replaceable bushings inside the shifter, IIRC. > > -- Jim > ___ 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 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 320+K miles ___ 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 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 ___ 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 4-speed
I have a ’83 240D 4-speed manual, 300+++ miles. The shifter is loose and occasionally feels completely disconnected and will not go into any gear. It also locked up in neutral and would not move in any direction. In between these episodes it works normally. What is going on? Thank You. John Ingram Maryland ___ 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 Shifter
Hello list, I have a ’83 240D with a 4 speed manual. The car has about 330K miles. I was driving today and when shifting into 2nd gear the shifter got stuck in neutral position and would not move in any direction, I pulled and pushed the lever and it freed up and I continued on everything working fine. I headed home and on a hill had to downshift into first and the shifter suddenly felt like it was not connected to anything. The car was still in 3rd gear but I couldn’t start out in 3rd and it stalled. I started the engine and the shifter and transmission worked normally the rest of 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 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 Shifter Problem
Hello list, I have a ’83 240D with a 4 speed manual. The car has about 330K miles. I was driving today and when shifting into 2nd gear the shifter got stuck in neutral position and would not move in any direction, I pulled and pushed the lever and it freed up and I continued on everything working fine. I headed home and on a hill had to downshift into first and the shifter suddenly felt like it was not connected to anything. The car was still in 3rd gear but I couldn’t start out in 3rd and it stalled. I started the engine and the shifter and transmission worked normally the rest of 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 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 Glow Plugs not Glowing Update
Hello Everyone, I went out to the car and searched for the fuse and finally found it inside the cover on top of the relay. I hope it is the right fuse because it was blown and came out in two pieces. It is just a steel band and looks like the fuses in the on-line websites. The only lettering I can find looks to say 80A and is followed by a P with a circle around it. Is this possible? This car is a very late 83 240D, one of the last ones sent. Over the years I have had to use the VIN number in order to get the right part. I think MBZ was using the parts they had left when they 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 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 Glow Plugs not Glowing
Thank you all for the great replies to my questions. I knew I would get the benefit of all your experience. I will start testing. Since the dashboard indicator light goes on this indicates the fuse is good. Looks like I need to get the relay. There also is the push button relay kit from 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing
Hello Everyone, When I turn the key on my ’83 240D the glow plug light goes on as usual but it does not go off after 10 seconds or so as it used to. When I turn over the engine it doesn’t even try to start. It seems that the glow plugs never turned on. Is there a relay or fuse that is the 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/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_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. I will ask them about it but I think I should at least send it back to MBZ USA parts, where ever that is. If they have more of these we will all get them one at a time. I guess they don’t test the parts when they are made. Thank you all for your help. John I. ’83 240D 311K miles ___ 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
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 check it since I assumed it was good. I can’t remember where the part came from and it is too late for a refund even if I could find the receipt. I may just leave it plugged, I can lock and unlock the door when needed. John I. Original note: [[ I had a vacuum problem with my 240D. The car would not shut off 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 replaced the vacuum mechanism in the door and now have no vacuum at all. I switched the hoses and there is no difference. Does anyone have experience with this? Please let me know. John I. ’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/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[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 replaced the vacuum mechanism in the door and now have no vacuum at all. I switched the hoses and there is no difference. Does anyone have experience with this? Please let me know. John I. '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/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[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/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[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://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 240D Battery report
Hello Everyone. A while ago I put a note on the list about finding a battery for my 240D. I got a lot of good advice as always from the list (Thank you). My problem was that some of the batteries had lower CCA than I wanted. Also, the big parts stores say "yes, we have it" but they don't HAVE it. I need to travel to the far away store that does have it. The Sears website does not work on my computer etc. I called the old run-down service center and parts store Pep Boys and they had a Bosch Premium battery in the store. 1000CA at 32 degrees and 850 CCA and a good warranty. For $113. I have a battery that fits perfectly and spins the engine faster than any battery I've ever had in the car. The old diesel springs to life in mid 20s temps. It all worked out well. They would have put it in for me but of course, the car wouldn'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 720CCA, the old one was 850CCA. The old tired diesel needs every bit of help getting started. Does anyone sell a battery that will fit correctly in the car with at least 850CCA? If this topic has been covered recently please tell me when and I will look it up. John I. 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 drivetrain shake
My 83 240D 4-speed is now approaching 300K miles. It has developed a drive-train shake or wobble that only happens between 20 and 23 mph while accelerating in second gear. It hasn't gotten worse over the last 2000 miles but I'd like to fix it since is in not normal. Please let 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[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 coming from. I guess the CV joint is shot. What else could it be? Over the years I have taken most of this car apart but never an axle. Is it difficult to replace? I notice that there are replacement axles available starting at $159.95, remanufactured at $270, and GKN Drivetech at $471. Does anyone have any experience with these? (This car is a very late 1983 240, one of the last ones sent over.) Thank you, John I. 83 240D 288K ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 240D Vacuum
From time to time I have problems with the vacuum system on my 83 240D. Last time it was under the hood but once fixed everything worked fine. Now my problem seems to be in the door locks. If the doors are locked the engine will shut off fine. If the doors are unlocked the engine keeps 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 274K ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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 tune-up always helps. John I. 83 240D 267K << To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 240D decreased power Message-ID: <68187.81106...@web113209.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii My 82 240D has lost some power. Doesn't seem to want to accelerate much past 70 mph and vibrates at idle. A similar thing happened about 20,000 miles ago and my mechanic adjusted the valves and some linkage on the injection pump. Does anyone know what he may have done to the IP? It made a world of a difference.>>> ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Diesel Knocking replies
Thank you Dwight, OKDon, Dieselhead and Kaleb for your replies. I can do an Italian Tune Up and since it is a 240D I won't likely get a ticket. Dieselhead, I hope you are wrong, trying to get a prechamber out could be the end of the car's life. Chain stretch is also a good 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 engine when the octane is too low. I've tried getting fuel from different stations and have used additive, 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 >>> First, Isolate the problem cylinder by cracking one injector line at the nozzle holder, one at a time. If you wrap a rag around the line, that will reduce the chance of getting a Diesel fuel shower when you open the line. THe cylinder you work on will miss, but if the knock goes away, that is the offending cylinder. Once you have identified the offending cylinder, the next step is to pull the nozzle and holder, and the seal, and in dusk conditions, look inside the hole of the prechamber to see it the ball is there. It is about 5/16 dia held in place by an rod that is about 1/8 inch dia and splits around the ball to hold it. IF the ball is missing, then you need to replace the prechamber. It takes a special tool to remove the ring and a special puller. Then take the nozzle and holder to a shop that has a nozzle tester to get it checked. It probably is a dribbler. Is so, all 4 nozzles need to be replaced, and the set recalibrated and tested. Look under "Diesel fuel Injection" in the yellow pages for a good shop. The dribbler will take out the prechamber ball. If you need a new set, Rusty can sell you a new set, recalibrated, and you can put them in yourself. BE SURE TO PUT IN A NEW SEAL UNDER ANY INJECTOR YOU REMOVE!! IT IS A METAL SEAL. The injection shop should have them or you can buy them from Rusty. 800 741 5252 Carbon can cause knocking also, but the carbon is usually the after affect of another problem. A long hard highway drive can clear out carbon. Good luck! ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Diesel Knocking
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 engine when the octane is too low. I've tried getting fuel from different stations and have used additive, 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 used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Old iMac old Mercedes
Like my old MBZ 240D, I am trying to keep my iMac G3 going a little longer. I know there are several Mac experts on this list. I need advice on keeping this computer going. I am now having problems with compatibility, my old chip won't run some program updates which I don'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 Version 10.4.11 ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 240D Starter Motor
Hello Everyone, I need a new starter motor for my 1983 240D. What is the best kind to get? How much should it cost? Where can I get it? The last one was made in Yugoslavia, it lasted 8 years and 100K miles (no longer available). If possible I'd like one that spins the motor a little 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 240D Heater Core
When I turn on the heat in my 83 240D I can smell antifreeze. It doesn't fog up the windows but I know it isn't healthy and will only get worse. I can't find a leak. One of my suppliers says he has sold a lot of heater cores. I would guess that I need to replace it. 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 240D 258K -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090916/0c50e96f/attachment.html> ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 4Matic
Thank you. I thought so, but a friend who usually knows this stuff said it meant 4 speed auto. I understood from a few years ago that the 4Matic transfer case tends to wear out and cannot be rebuilt. Not cheap to replace. John I. 83 240D 257K Four wheel drive. -- OK Don Pair of W124 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.html> ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 4Matic?
What is 4Matic? ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 240D Fuel Filter Leak
Hello all- I have a 83 240D and I just replaced the large fuel filter and it is leaking around the large bolt that tightens the filter on top of the filter holder. It always seems like hit or miss with these things. Is it the 'O' rings or is there a crush washer under the 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 options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 83 240D Heater Core
When I turn on the heat in my 83 240D I can smell antifreeze. It doesn't fog up the windows but I know it isn't healthy and will only get worse. Can't find a leak and one of my suppliers says he has sold a lot of heater cores. I would guess that I need to replace it. 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://members.rennlist.com/oil Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: "John Ingram" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "New MBZ List" Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 8:16 AM Subject: [MBZ] 240D Vacuum Diagram Hello All- I would like to find a Vacuum System Diagram for my 83 240D 4- speed. I notice that the vacuum line connections are numbered and I have no way of knowing if they are connected properly. I am having some engine shut off problems. I recently switched engines but the problem had 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 ___
[MBZ] 240D Vacuum Diagram
Hello All- I would like to find a Vacuum System Diagram for my 83 240D 4-speed. I notice that the vacuum line connections are numbered and I have no way of knowing if they are connected properly. I am having some engine shut off problems. I recently switched engines but the problem had 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
Brian and Jim- Thank you for your replies. I have 2 questions: [In the meantime, does it help if you push toward the ground as you move it into first? I've started doing that after a couple grinds. I'm not sure if my bushing is warn, or if I just had a tendency to lift up slightly upon seleting first gear. Brian 83 240D] Brian- I'll try that. So, if it were working properly would I have to pull up on the shifter to get into reverse? [I 'repaired' the worn plastic bushing in the Frankenheap's shifter using Shoe Goo. Helped a lot. -- Jim] Jim- Where is the "worn plastic bushing" and how do I get at it and fix it? John Ingram 83 240D
[MBZ] 240D Shifter
The 4-speed shifter in my 240D has a worn reverse lock out. It allows me to accidently hit reverse while trying to find 1st gear. I hear that the 4-speed shifter used on the 115 chassis 240Ds is better and does not develop this problem. Does anyone know if they are interchangeable? Does anyone know how I could fix the one in the car? Thanks, John Ingram 83 240D
Re: [MBZ] Teflon Tape (Update)
(fuel filter center bolt and housing) I talked to the local mechanic who has a stash of old MBZ Diesel parts in the form of about a dozen junk diesel cars in his back lot. He said he had some parts but encouraged me to try and get that stripped allen bolt out and switch the parts I had. I thought I might have to drill the top of the bolt off but I started by hammering and chiseling. I managed to get the bolt out without drilling (I never thought it would work) I then switched the housing with the one from my other engine. I started it up and no leak! I will take 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)
Mike, Levi, Dave, Marshall, Tom, Rich, Jeff, and Harry- Thank you all for your very good replies to my question about teflon tape. The fuel leak is at the fuel filter center bolt (hollow bolt) that holds the large fuel filter on. The little "O" ring on this bolt is causing the problem. Since I just switched engines and the old engine is still sitting there I looked at the bolt on that housing and discovered that it was slightly different and had two "O" rings. This would work fine since it never leaked on that engine, however, It won't fit in the other housing. I would switch the whole housing but one of the 6mm hex bolts holding the housing in place on the engine in the car is stripped (by me), the 6mm hex is now a 6.5mm round hole. I could switch the brace that holds the power steering pump and the fuel filter housing etc., but it would be much easier if I could get that bolt out. Does anyone know how to get that stripped bolt out? My short answer is that I am so glad to have this car running again (running very well) that I just want to drive It and was trying to find an easy fix. I will not use teflon 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
List- I have my 83 240D running again with a "new" engine, one that apparently was a factory rebuild 150K miles ago. My old radiator is now leaking through a spot somewhere in the core. Can these radiators be fixed or should I just start pricing a new one? What do they cost? Thanks. John Ingram
Re: [MBZ] Clutch Bleed 240D (done)
Jim C. Mitch and Jim F. Thank you for your suggestions. I went with the brake caliper to slave cylinder method, it worked fine. The car is running well except for the newly leaking radiator (I'll make that another post). After all I had to do to replace the motor and all that could have gone wrong, the radiator is very manageable. Thanks for your help. John Ingram 83 240D Maryland
[MBZ] Clutch Bleed 240D
I have just completed an engine switch on my 83 240D. One of the last things I need to do is bleed the clutch cylinders. The manual says it has to be done backwards (fluid from the slave cylinder to the brake reservoir). I am not sure how to do this and was hoping someone on the list has done it. What is the best way to do this? Thanks, John Ingram
Re: [MBZ] 240D Turbo
You all are right, a 240D turbo would eventually self-destruct. My friend's car apparently covered 70K miles before the pistons disintegrated. I plan to leave my 240D alone, I like driving around with my foot firmly planted on the go peddle. I think the best suggestion was to buy a 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
A friend who has owned MBZ Diesels over the years told me that he once bought a turbo kit for the 240D from a company called STT ,Svensk Turbo Technique, (a Swedish company). He said it was a bolt on kit that transformed the car. Has anyone heard of it? The other 240D turbo possibility is a 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
I know this is a long shot but, I live in Maryland and am looking for an engine for my '83 240D. I have a nice rust free car with an engine with 0 compression in cylinder #1. I have checked valves etc. and bought a glow plug compression tester. It will run in 3 cylinders but there is a lot of blow by. Must have a hole in the piston or something equally bad. Thanks, John Ingram Baltimore
