Fmiser wrote:
That's why the 14L Cummins engines have a thumbscrew to force the
solenoid to the on position - even with no electron flow.
I'm told on the VWs you can make an always on dummy solenoid by
snapping the plunger off an old one.
Regina things I need to paint it, but I think that is has character AS IS.
redghost wrote:
Bet that will get attention when you go to drag home new benz donors.
Congrats on a cool sweet ride.
On Thursday, November 17, 2005, at 08:53 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Yes, the newer ones will keep running, but will have NO power.
Dave M. wrote:
That's the great thing about the old, mechanical OM60x engines. Once
the engine is started, it requires zero electrical connections to STAY
running. You will lose wipers, lights, climate control, etc... but the
maybe you have a low cylinder
Christopher McCann wrote:
Timing chain is brand new.
Damper bolt is new and the new style. Also, I don't have any lope (know what that is...that's why I got the new bolt)...this is a rhythmic revving...like pushing the accelerator ever so slightly - no
I think Kaleb failed us all allowing the list to die just like
Bimby.and this is the SECOND time it's happened.
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix)
'82 300CD (Slate grey, black MBTex, WVO/D mix)
'82 300D '90 300E (both parts or can run??)
Other than looking for visible damage, is there a way to confirm tranny
mounts are good/bad??
--- on a 123.123.12.050680 240D
TIA --
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D - 285k)
A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net
For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
Weber Carb
Here's a link to Troubleshooting info as well as diagrams, etc.
http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/Service/W123/Index/Groups/80CentralLockSystem.htm
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB)
A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net
For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
Weber Carb Stuff
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Other than looking for visible damage, is there a way to confirm tranny
mounts are good/bad??
You CAN replace the one on your car and measure how far the transmission
droops with a new one. When it drops further, it's shot! You can also
find an identical car with a
Their reliability ratings are (or were, last time I looked) based on
surveys of owners/subscribers during the first year of ownership. Not
very applicable to those of us who buy 15 year old, or older cars --
I've never been entirely sure what to make of CU's reliability ratings.
They're so
BTTT -- wrong.
Pry them up and top off with distilled water.
I know Marshall already told you this, but he left out the sound effects -- --
On 11/17/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Marshall,
The battery is an Interstate MPT-93, which appears to be a sealed unit.
There are two
What ?? Picks of an old chevy, but no picks of the rare 123 LWB yet?
Where are your priorities?
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC
The FSM created the Diesel Benz
http://www.venganza.org/
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1985-Mercedes-300D_W0QQitemZ4589122583QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D,
Ohhh, I see it now - the driver's side windows look realy nice.
On 11/17/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
you can see it in the back I think.
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC
The FSM created the Diesel Benz
http://www.venganza.org/
You want to trade?
OK Don wrote:
Ohhh, I see it now - the driver's side windows look realy nice.
On 11/17/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
you can see it in the back I think.
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC
The FSM created the
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-DIESEL-VERY-LOW-MILES-EXTRA-CLEAN-LOW-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ4591281482QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL,
anyone live close who can check it out??
On Thu, 17 Nov 2005 20:50:03 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1985-Mercedes-300D_W0QQitemZ4589122583QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300D-300CD-300SD-300TD-5-Cylinder-Engine_W0QQitemZ8015931443QQcategoryZ33615QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76
Looks like its sort of down by Waco
Luther Gulseth wrote:
anyone live close who can check it out??
On Thu, 17 Nov 2005 20:50:03 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
no, i was thinking about your latest purchase
OK Don wrote:
For my 123? The family heirloom (four generations)? Maybe -- -
On 11/17/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You want to trade?
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC
The FSM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ---
On 11/17/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
no, i was thinking about your latest purchase
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC
The FSM created the Diesel Benz
http://www.venganza.org/
Huh?
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
- Original Message -
From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 6:32 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] you failed
I think Kaleb failed us all allowing the list to die just
Todd:
You mention that the brake pedal is hard- combined with everything else, you
either have a massive vacuum leak OR a failed vacuum pump that needs
rebuilding/replacing.
First, you need a vacuum gauge (minimally), some diagrams and some patience
to track that down. The power steering pump is
It's clearly been pre-pimped for your pleasure.
On 11/17/05, Nick Gough [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
However, that red velour interior is more akin to a house of ill
repute than it is to a truck. Of course, that was the style back
then.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent
I just don't know of its history as a model line. Shops don't really see
them as most are still under warranty and dealers prolly won't be honest enough
to give the straight scoop on issues. I am not so sure I trust a few people's
nasty notes on their woes (some being self-induced as they
This is all stuff that is not unreasonable on a 20 yr old car.
Seems to me that a normal owner who gave a damn would fix these items as
they came along and not drive the car into the ground. That's what Honda
drivers
do.
RLE, Seattle
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I just don't know of its history as a model line. Shops don't really see
them as most are still under warranty and dealers prolly won't be honest enough
to give the straight scoop on issues. I am not so sure I trust a few people's
nasty notes on their woes (some being
he's got balls, that's for sure. But, if you're gonna get steals for
Kaleb prices, you gotta have the balls to lowball a car owner.
On Thu, 17 Nov 2005 21:13:22 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ---
On 11/17/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Surely you could refuel without shutting down the engine?
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 11/17/05, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
About 590 miles for my 87 300D assuming 30 mpg. My brother's SDL
should go almost 800 miles.
Too long for me, I have to stop every couple hours anymore or my
5-speed Getrag on a 5-cyl.
On 11/17/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Looks like its sort of down by Waco
Luther Gulseth wrote:
anyone live close who can check it out??
On Thu, 17 Nov 2005 20:50:03 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Sunil Hari wrote:
5-speed Getrag on a 5-cyl.
Datacard says 4-spd gearbox.
--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi
1980 300TD 170+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi
1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
My brother's SDL should go almost 800 miles.
He has a two gallon bladder, then?
RLE/Seattle
Maybe that's why it's so hard to get into first !!!
On 11/17/05, John Ervine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sunil Hari wrote:
5-speed Getrag on a 5-cyl.
Datacard says 4-spd gearbox.
--
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC
The FSM created the Diesel Benz
Motorman's friend ???
On 11/17/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My brother's SDL should go almost 800 miles.
He has a two gallon bladder, then?
RLE/Seattle
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC
The FSM created the Diesel Benz
John Ervine wrote:
Sunil Hari wrote:
5-speed Getrag on a 5-cyl.
Datacard says 4-spd gearbox.
I haven't heard of (reliably anyway) a non MBZ box on anything
but a 16 valve W201. 2.3-16, Evolution, Evolution II all had Getrag
5sp with 1st gear back and left, 2-5 in an H pattern
OK Don wrote:
Maybe that's why it's so hard to get into first !!!
Well, once you permanently break that stubborn shift gate, it's easy... :-D
--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi
1980 300TD 170+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi
1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Mitch Haley wrote:
I haven't heard of (reliably anyway) a non MBZ box on anything
but a 16 valve W201. 2.3-16, Evolution, Evolution II all had Getrag
5sp with 1st gear back and left, 2-5 in an H pattern
Nor I.
--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi
1980 300TD 170+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi
Sunil Hari wrote:
5-speed Getrag on a 5-cyl.
NON-turbo - 88 hp.
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED]
'87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5
turbo 237kmi
I agree, but a lot of people just get tired of dealing with various
niggling problems some mech charges them big money to fix, sell the car,
let the next guy deal with it, esp if its 20 yr old and they don't want
to throw more money at it. I saw a quite decent 300SD go at the charity
auction
I have gotten at least 2 loads of bad fuel post Katrina. One was in the
truck with the IH DT466. It had a new filter, and I got a few gallons at a
small town coop to last until I could get to a truck stop and cheaper
fuel. Ended up limping to a NAPA, changed the main filter (again) and that
Just Delete this if you can't stand the thought of another list of cars
you are not going to buy
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/112068221.html --92 SE $16k
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/112066888.html --81 TD $2500
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/112065752.html --80 SD $2500
http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/111950958.html
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
The vast majority of comments about 202 series C class cars have been
VERY favorable. I can't think of any really serious complaints and MOST
of the comments have commented that it was about the most reliable car
they had ever owned!
Since the original post talked about buying a car that may
On Thu, 17 Nov 2005 22:47:07 -0500 John Ervine [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Sunil Hari wrote:
5-speed Getrag on a 5-cyl.
Datacard says 4-spd gearbox.
VIN is for a 5-speed.
Some of the guys in Austin are near enough to go have a look.
Any volunteers?
Craig
On Thu, 17 Nov 2005 21:28:16 -0800 redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/111405969.html --Casey Car $1200
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/111309742.html --MORE Casey Car
It's appropriate they're near Seattle, just fire them up and you can hear
the Pugeot
In a message dated 11/17/2005 5:35:03 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Other than looking for visible damage, is there a way to confirm tranny
mounts are good/bad??
Chuck just changed his. He may have something to contribute. Common
symptoms are a banging
I recently pulled a 5 speed getrag box out of a 82 230TE which was a english
delivered car. It has a non racing shift pattern.
Hendrik
- Original Message -
From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 2:18 PM
Subject:
Craig McCluskey wrote:
The only thing that looks amiss is the cylinderical thing with the two red
rings on the passenger side of the engine. A KN air filter?
That or similar.
Cool air intake (CAI) was mentioned as one of the features.
Hot underhood air intake would be more appropriate.
Don't
Hendrik Riessen wrote:
I recently pulled a 5 speed getrag box out of a 82 230TE which was a english
delivered car. It has a non racing shift pattern.
Overdrive or 1:1 in 5th?
Mitch.
Nice truck Kaleb, you can usually bet when it belonged to a FD they took care
of them.
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
-Original Message-
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL
Speaking of Moose, does anyone know where I can buy a MUTCD-compliant
Moose warning sign? Some dastardly scoundrels made off with mine a
couple of days ago.
--mf
_
L. Mark Finch
Indianapolis
1982 300D Turbodiesel
From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Nov 18 13:57:25
eBay?
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40satitle=moose+sign
On 11/18/05, L. Mark Finch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Speaking of Moose, does anyone know where I can buy a MUTCD-compliant
Moose warning sign? Some dastardly scoundrels made off with mine a
couple of days ago.
--mf
I did it with a Rabbit when my wife filled it with gas. Wedged an air hose
in the filler with a rag and regulated 7 lbs of air. Had a hose attached to
the tube at the engine and let it go into 5 gallon bucket.
Harry Watkins
Newton, MS
86 SDL Silver
85 300D Euro
86 SDL Gold
81 240D manual trans
Loren,
Thanks for the historical precedent. No wonder they're making so much
money...not really selling us fuel! Like putting saw dust in dog food.
I'm gonna try the local BP per Dr. Booth's rec. Of course, BP fuel in W. MO
and BP fuel in W. PA may be TOTALLY different...
Chris
My rear end is down about 2 - 3 and getting worse.
Looks like I have the motor in the trunk instead of under the hood.
I really need to correct this.
What do I need to look at ? Rear/front suframe rubber mounts and/or spring
spacers ?
Has anyone done this at home ?
Seems that I need a spring
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Related news - idle has been adjusted to what appears about 850-900 on the
tach (not totally reliable). No stalling in reverse this morning and it was
chilly. So THAT is solved.
Well, it may have fixed it but I am not sure it's SOLVED, if the idle surge
still
we had it set too low...that was the first problem, stalling in reverse (esp
when cold) or stalling in reverse when A/C is on when hot out...increasing the
idle solved that. the rhythmic revving has been a constant regardless of low
idle or high idle.
Chris
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL
ohhh, ok
Christopher McCann wrote:
we had it set too low...that was the first problem, stalling in reverse (esp
when cold) or stalling in reverse when A/C is on when hot out...increasing the
idle solved that. the rhythmic revving has been a constant regardless of low
idle or high idle.
what is a low cylinder...low compression?
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ohhh, ok
Christopher McCann wrote:
we had it set too low...that was the first problem, stalling in reverse
(esp when cold) or stalling in reverse when A/C is on when hot
out...increasing the idle
Larry,
On my car, 1980 300SD, the primary symptom was a moderate vibration
at 800-1200 rpm when accelerating. It mostly went away after that.
The tranny mount, also called rear engine mount, was collapsed about
a 1/2 inch causing a misalignment between transmission and driveshaft
(aka
What ?? Picks of an old chevy, but no picks of the rare 123 LWB
yet?
Where are your priorities?
I guess I'll have to do it for him
There must be something of a story with that one. It looks like a great
car. Where can I get some info on it?
BillR
Jacksonville FL
Diesel without electronic engine controls, etc., til it's out of fuel or
some other malfunction makes it quit. Engine/car doesn't NEED ANY
electricity to keep going - no radio, starter, wipers, lights (incl. brake
lights), etc. Keep refueling it while running, it'll keep running til
something
Day 1: Drove from beautiful downtown Wappinger Falls, NY to just south of
Roanoke VA and crashed late that nigh in some hotel. Wipers, lights,
heater, radio, everything working fine, so I guess the charging system was
working.
Day 2: Somewhere around the VA/NC border, I noticed the heater
Oops.Yes, the car is the infamous 1990 350SDL..
Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS
Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
(845)894-4296 (tie 533); fax: 892-6235 (tie 532);
2070 Rt. 52; Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533
Hello,
This is one area that I know a little something about since I have followed
these diesels for years. In the early 70's, GM was looking at worsening fuel
prices and their existing production lines for large automobiles and declining
sales. The Oldsmobile division spent time and money
On Fri, 18 Nov 2005 08:57:30 -0600 Gary Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Did I miss something? Something I need to take a look at? Where?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1985-Mercedes-300D_W0QQitemZ4589122583QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Ends Nov-19-05 15:00:00
On Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:37:11 -0500 ANGELO GIAIMO [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Epilog: Wife shut the car off after I said Don't shut the car off and
she did not hear the Don't.
Ah, yes, the thought distinction between, Don't shut it off, and Leave
it running. I've been told for the former that one
a very interesting post about a car i've always flirted with getting.
On 11/18/05, Smith, Todd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello,
This is one area that I know a little something about since I have
followed these diesels for years. In the early 70's, GM was looking at
worsening fuel prices and
Hearing about the lifespan of a voltage regulator being about 150kmi for a w124
makes me think about mine. Does this same limit apply to the w123 ? Also, how
difficult is it to install one of these ? How do you go about that ?
TIA,
Dan Elliott
82 300D-T 88kmi
ps Adjusted my valves this
Great post Todd! Very informative.
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 11/18/05, Smith, Todd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello,
This is one area that I know a little something about since I have followed
these diesels for years. In the early 70's, GM was looking at worsening fuel
prices and their
Yes - that's EXACTLY trhe way I am doing it.
On 11/17/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
andrew strasfogel wrote:
When I say the fuel economy s*cks, this means that whereas I used to
drive
up to 380 miles before the reserve light came on, now it's exactly 100
miles
LOWER when I
I like that one best of all! Wouldn't it be great to blame it on the
odometer.
On 11/17/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
don't forget to test the odo with a GPS or against mile markers on the
highway
Chris
Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David Brodbeck wrote:
The
1) timing chain and rails were replaced at 122K. Now I'm at 267K
2) Odometer was repaired once about 100K miles ago.
3) Valves were adjusted within the past 10K miles.
On 11/17/05, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
First, unless you've fixed it already, it's somewhat likely the
No.
On 11/17/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is it possible something is wrong with your fuel guage and you really
still have plenty of fuel left in it?
andrew strasfogel wrote:
My 300TD has been getting progressively, steadily worsening fuel economy
over the last few
Excellent post...
My dad had a '75 (?) Chevy Silverado (if that what the loaded model was in
those days) with the diesel in it and it was great. It ran like mad and it
was the only one around so it was quite the attention getter. That, and my
bud's dad's '68 200D were my first diesel
Is the 300 SD engine fully interchangeable with all the models listed?
On 11/18/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Craig McCluskey wrote:
The only thing that looks amiss is the cylinderical thing with the two
red
rings on the passenger side of the engine. A KN air filter?
That
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Is the 300 SD engine fully interchangeable with all the models listed?
The block and head should interchange with 123, 116, and 126 617s.
Some things, like manifolds, oil filter housings, motor mounts,
a/c compressors, alternators, etc may be different. I think
the
On 11/18/05 9:16 AM, BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
There must be something of a story with that one. It looks like a great
car. Where can I get some info on it?
BillR
Jacksonville FL
You gotta ask the Mercedes Martha Stewart who has owned it for the past
few years.
andrew strasfogel wrote:
1) timing chain and rails were replaced at 122K. Now I'm at 267K
2) Odometer was repaired once about 100K miles ago.
3) Valves were adjusted within the past 10K miles.
Timing chain life is seldom LESS than 200kmi (should about be double
that if you use Mobil
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 11/17/2005 5:35:03 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Other than looking for visible damage, is there a way to confirm tranny
mounts are good/bad??
Chuck just changed his. He may have something to contribute.
Hello Tony,
I have no evidence that the master cylinder has been recently replaced. As
several others on this list have mentioned, the PO ran the car into the ground
and then dumped it. I had purchased the car to replace my gas car and as a
biodiesel candidate but even though the repairs are
So, with 285k on the original transmission mounts, I'd be well advised to
change it as PM even if I'm not having specific problems?
They're probably not too expensive and hopefully not too difficult to
change? I would think that almost 300k (the odo was broken for a while) and
almost 30
John Peterson wrote:
Regarding my front end clunk on bumps at low speeds, someone suggested that
I check / replace the front anti-sway bar bushings. Parts are cheap, $30,
and it is DIY job. Does anyone think this could be the clunk (dealer says
new control arms and bushings but I doubt this
Sounds like what Todd needs is a group of local MBZ afficianodoes to
pay him a visit and get him running right.
Tim (who spells a goode as Dan Quaile)
1982 300TD Moby
On 11/18/05, Smith, Todd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello Tony,
I have no evidence that the master cylinder has been recently
Christopher McCann wrote:
crappy post Katria fuel and funky odo have been my pet theories as
to why my mpgs have gone down recently too (on the SD). Not cold
A few days after the hurricane the EPA came out with relaxed regulations
for diesel and gasoline as a temporary measure so everyone
ANGELO GIAIMO wrote:
Oops.Yes, the car is the infamous 1990 350SDL..
There was NO problem with fuel pressure (it's all mechanical) but I
BELIEVE the wastegate is electrical (don't know if it opens or closes
without electricity) and that could drop engine power by 30% if it opened.
Hello Gary,
With proper aftermarket fasteners, the GM 5.7L and 4.3L diesels are as reliable
as any other diesel and they tend to be a little bit underpowered but simple
modifications like proper exhaust and defeating EGR can make a big difference.
The diesel Fiero was constructed by a list
There are plenty of people on the Olds Diesel list with 100K+ and some 200K+
vehicles. Certainly nothing like this list where every second vehicle rolled
off the Ark but it is still impressive for vehicles everyone just knows are
junk
Todd Smith
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL
if the ball joint boot is split (not always very obvious), you can diagnose it
by hosing the living hell out if it with a garden hose (do one at a time,
starting with the lower)...go over your normal clunking bumps and dips...if
still clunking, continue the process until you find that you
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Is the 300 SD engine fully interchangeable with all the models listed?
Can't be used with an '85 transmission/torque converter on any 123/126
chassis (problem coupling the new tranny and converter to the older
engine). Probably will exchange with all the other
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My brother's SDL should go almost 800 miles.
He has a two gallon bladder, then?
Maybe *this* is why Mercedes cars don't have cup holders! If you let
yourself become dehydrated, you can drive farther without stopping.
Hey, good news. I've got bad sway bar bushings too!
I'm going to take this opportunity to upgrade my sway bars to a pair of
Sportsline bars...
Wonder if they make a Sportsline central locking system (my trunk doesn't
lock/unlock with the driver's door...)
Lee
'93 300D 2.5L turbodiesel 179K
I just realized that my trunk *should* be locking/unlocking with the
driver's door. Well, it's not.
Other locks operate as expected.
What should I be looking at? Disconnected line or broken mechanism?
Thanks!
Lee
'93 300D 2.5L turbodiesel 179K
TimothyPilgrim wrote:
Yeah, my bro does that. But then, he's bought $0.50 of gas in a paper
cup before too.
A friend once saw a group of guys try to fill up a styrofoam cooler with
gas so they could take it back to their car. He said the stream of
gasoline from the nozzle hit the bottom
Lee Levitt wrote:
I just realized that my trunk *should* be locking/unlocking with the
driver's door. Well, it's not.
Other locks operate as expected.
What should I be looking at? Disconnected line or broken mechanism?
Most likely it's a bad or disconnected vacuum pod. This is by far the
Christopher McCann wrote:
if the ball joint boot is split (not always very obvious), you can diagnose it by hosing
the living hell out if it with a garden hose (do one at a time, starting with the
lower)...go over your normal clunking bumps and dips...if still clunking,
continue the
Marshall Booth wrote:
If the water is dripping off of the hinges, the water probably isn't
likely coming in around the truck seals (and certainly NOT the tail
light seals or the filler pipe seal), but from above - like around the
rear window.
To be honest, I'm not sure if it's dripping down
Oh for sure. In fact, said Bro claims the cup was styrofoam, but I've
tried to convince him otherwise. It couldn't have been since gasoline
with dissolve the stuff on contact. There's a reason some people wash
their greasy engine parts in gasoline. There's also a reason that said
people are quite
Todd Smith wrote:
There are plenty of people on the Olds Diesel list with 100K+ and some
200K+ vehicles. Certainly nothing like this list where every second
vehicle rolled off the Ark but it is still impressive for vehicles
everyone just knows are junk
I used to be a Service Manager
a very interesting post about a car i've always flirted with getting.
Just a few days ago, I spotted an Olds Delta 88 diesel, Grandma's car for
$3998. The good thing was that it only had 70K miles on it. If it had the
improved head bolts, it could be a good car for a while. It even had the
My door locks, tailgate included, all work once the car powers up, but
won't after the car has sat for a while without the engine running. I
figure there's a leak in the system somewhere, but don't relish the
though of finding out where.
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
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