Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum - W123 E,CE,D,CD,TD,TE Class http://www.benzworld.org/forums 1976-1985 200, 200T, 230, 230T, 230C, 230E, 230TE, 230CE, 250, 250 Long, 250T, 280, 280E, 280TE, 280C, 280CE, 200D, 220D, 240D, 240D Long, 240TD, 300D, 300CD, 300TD, 300D Long, 300D TURBODIESEL, 300CD TURBODIESEL, 300TD TURBODIESEL en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:50 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.benzworld.org/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum - W123 E,CE,D,CD,TD,TE Class http://www.benzworld.org/forums sls leaking badly under middle section http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1484002-sls-leaking-badly-under-middle-section.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:19:41 GMT Well I have a 1984 300td with self leveling suspension. The struts are dry the pump seems to work fine. The issue is the massive leak under the... Well I have a 1984 300td with self leveling suspension. The struts are dry the pump seems to work fine. The issue is the massive leak under the passenger side and driver side middle of the car. I am guessing the pressure side and return line are shot. I am going to get under it today but I am just wondering if its a rubber line or steel like a brake line. Either way it has to get fixed. I can find under hood info and rear axle info but nothing on how the fluid gets from place to place. ]]> W123 E,CE,D,CD,TD,TE Class Potter80 http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1484002-sls-leaking-badly-under-middle-section.html Injector rebuild - before and after sound http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483972-injector-rebuild-before-after-sound.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:38:37 GMT I guess I sort of expected it to be a bit quieter with the new injector nozzles. Its not the noise that I am worried about, I just want it to sound... I guess I sort of expected it to be a bit quieter with the new injector nozzles. Its not the noise that I am worried about, I just want it to sound right...

Here is the sound before:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXS6iyfgvSw

And here is after:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2pEM3fAepw
]]> W123 E,CE,D,CD,TD,TE Class konstan http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483972-injector-rebuild-before-after-sound.html Hood Hinges http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483946-hood-hinges.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:56:24 GMT Are any of the other models hood hinges interchangeable with the 300D? Are any of the other models hood hinges interchangeable with the 300D? ]]> W123 E,CE,D,CD,TD,TE Class 300dster http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483946-hood-hinges.html V8 5000cc twin turbo http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483908-v8-5000cc-twin-turbo.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:46:13 GMT Just thought Id share this link Turbo Dynamic ::: Garage

Pitty you can't see the car ]]> W123 E,CE,D,CD,TD,TE Class DVRDCT http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483908-v8-5000cc-twin-turbo.html Auto Trans Number http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483906-auto-trans-number.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:09:19 GMT Can someone tell me what the auto trans number is in my wagon so that I can do a search here on trans problems ? Can someone tell me what the auto trans number is in my wagon so that I can do a search here on trans problems ? ]]> W123 E,CE,D,CD,TD,TE Class mk99603 http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483906-auto-trans-number.html damn drunk drivers! http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483877-damn-drunk-drivers.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:50:47 GMT so my 1985 300td is now a salvage title thanks to some drunk guy who hit it while it was parked:mad:. now as far as ive been informed (i dont really... so my 1985 300td is now a salvage title thanks to some drunk guy who hit it while it was parked:mad:. now as far as ive been informed (i dont really know anything about cars) the only damage that isnt cosmetic is the left control arm with plate and bearing need to be replaced. now i had someone from this guys insurance company do a damage appraisal and the price he quoted was 3,150 for oem parts and labor. im wondering if anyone can tell me what kinda price is reasonable if i were to take it to a mechanic. also wondering if anyone knows of a good reliable mechanic in portland oregon. thanks in advance


-raighan ]]> W123 E,CE,D,CD,TD,TE Class myshadow http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483877-damn-drunk-drivers.html bowden (kickdown) cable http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483874-bowden-kickdown-cable.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:06:13 GMT I went ahead and put a new one on the '83 CD. I knew it would need to be adjusted, but I'm having difficulty. The car is shifting VERY prematurely, and the cable has so much slack that I cannot tighten it enough to make a difference.

When I removed the original cable, it popped out of the transmission VERY easily. It was in there so loose that I was surprised it never came out on its own before. The new one went into the tranny just as easily as the old one came out.

I've never r&r'd this part before, so I wasn't sure if the cable attaches to anything in the tranny, or if the plastic piece just snaps in there. What, if anything, is the cable supposed to hook onto - how do it hook it up at the tranny?

Thanks. ]]> W123 E,CE,D,CD,TD,TE Class Ted L. Nancy http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483874-bowden-kickdown-cable.html 84 300D how much oil? http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483823-84-300d-how-much-oil.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00:19 GMT ok, I know it sounds stupid but I am about to do change the oil on my 84 300d and I need to know how much oil it needs? also what are the prefered... ok, I know it sounds stupid but I am about to do change the oil on my 84 300d and I need to know how much oil it needs? also what are the prefered oils you guys are using on your W123 Diesels? ]]> W123 E,CE,D,CD,TD,TE Class brandenwj http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483823-84-300d-how-much-oil.html Upper control arm disaster http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483787-upper-control-arm-disaster.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:14:10 GMT As Previously posted, I am working on rebuilding the front end of my car. After alot of swearing and sweating, I successfully installed the... As Previously posted, I am working on rebuilding the front end of my car.

After alot of swearing and sweating, I successfully installed the Passenger side UCA (which is supposed to be the harder of the two).

So Now I just started the drivers side, and I thought everything was fine untill I tried to remove the bushings/Washers from the Torsion bar. Like on the other side they were hard and seized in place, and like on the other side I pried off the outer washer--But this time part of the threaded torsion bar, about 1/2 an inch snapped off and is fused to the washer.

Now the torsion bar is short--plus I dont know how good the remaining piece is.

Now I really need some advice guys--this is my only car and I need to get this resolved what should I do ? ]]> W123 E,CE,D,CD,TD,TE Class bulletproof diesel http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483787-upper-control-arm-disaster.html ? replace o-ring at air cleaner drain tube bottom ? http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483752-replace-o-ring-air-cleaner-drain.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:08:30 GMT Chasing oil leaks, and one place I'm suspicious of is the bottom end of the tube from the air cleaner to the oil pan. I spent (embarrassingly) over an hour trying to get the tube to wiggle up off the nipple on the bottom, but to no avail. I can't see, but identified by feel, a 'sandwich' clamp, bolted between (I think) the motor mount on the bottom, and the exhaust manifold on the top - then it has a smaller bolt clamping the 2 sides together, and around the tube, in the middle (I'm sure that didn't make any sense, but if you've attempted this, you know what I mean).

I managed to get the smaller bolt in the middle broke loose, but once it started turning, I'd need a 10mm something on the back side - damn, it's hard to reach, being under the turbo and all.

Then I managed to break loose the larger (17mm socket) bolt at the exhaust manifold, and same scenario - once it cracked loose, it just started turning, and it feels like the head of the bolt (engine side of manifold ear) sits in a recess, and there would be no way to get a box end or anything on it...

Can you tell I got frustrated? So now I have 2 bolt/nut combos loose, rattling around, but have accomplished little else, and still don't have the tube floating enough to replace that pesky o-ring...

So, anybody else done this successfully, and give me a clue? ]]> W123 E,CE,D,CD,TD,TE Class Goldenvoice http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483752-replace-o-ring-air-cleaner-drain.html <![CDATA[300d turbo 1985 "delivery line from intake manifold"]]> http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483751-300d-turbo-1985-delivery-line-intake.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:07:54 GMT What kind of hose / line do I need to replace this which cracked when I was cleaning the banjo bolt. Hose / line is for connection from intake... What kind of hose / line do I need to replace this which cracked when I was cleaning the banjo bolt.

Hose / line is for connection from intake manifold banjo bolt to "switchover valve, boost pressure aneroid". Intake manifold is hot so don't know what type of line is needed.

In manuals(Haynes) it is referred to as "delivery line from intake manifold". The line runs from a banjo bolt on the the intake manifold to the switchover valve which has another line that runs to the aneroid compensator on the fuel injection pump.

I have various telling me: a) use fuel line; b) use std opaque vacuum line; c) use clear vacuum line with covering... Looking at the old line, can't read the part number. Any thoughts appreciated. ]]> W123 E,CE,D,CD,TD,TE Class tjgarage http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483751-300d-turbo-1985-delivery-line-intake.html glowplug electrical circuit question http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483740-glowplug-electrical-circuit-question.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:41:01 GMT one of my 240d's had a glow plug relay box and the last glow plug isnt wired to the back wall with the 80a fuse (i dont have a glow plug light indicator on the instrument panel)

the other 240d has no relay box, the last glow plug is wired to the back wall with an 80a fuse and i get the glow plug indicator on the instrument panel

ive use the haynes and chilton books to try and figure this out to no avail
any suggestions? ]]> W123 E,CE,D,CD,TD,TE Class LovingTheInsectorcist http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483740-glowplug-electrical-circuit-question.html What is this part? http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483698-what-part.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:46:18 GMT What is this part? What does it do? The cable broke off mine, wondering what I'm missin' Does anyone have a part #? I misplaced it and may need to snag another one.
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]]> W123 E,CE,D,CD,TD,TE Class Dieselbenz.info http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483698-what-part.html This is going to sound really stupid http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483659-going-sound-really-stupid.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:10:26 GMT I recently bought a 1984 300td with only 162000 miles on the clock. Needs a little work but overall good shape. Anyway The car is fully loaded with... I recently bought a 1984 300td with only 162000 miles on the clock. Needs a little work but overall good shape. Anyway The car is fully loaded with what seems every option. I do not see a switch for the power door locks. I do have vacuum lines running into my doors though. I have power windows but they don't need vacuum right? Is the switch in some place that is not obvious or what? Or do I have every option except power locks? I really hate having to ask this! ]]> W123 E,CE,D,CD,TD,TE Class Potter80 http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483659-going-sound-really-stupid.html Trouble shooting my starter http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483655-trouble-shooting-my-starter.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:38:58 GMT Allright, so here's whats happened. The other day I came out of my night school cource and hopped into my '79 300D, glowed the plugs turned the key and nothing happened. Tried several times with the same result everything seemed to work but the starter. No click nothing, just silence. Tried it again a few more times and then it started working. Now two days later, same time of night, coming out of class, turned the key and again nothing. Tried the key about ten times and then it started working.
It seems to work fine during the day so I'm wondering if the solenoid or some other realy could have some sort of grease in it that's becoming too viscous to allow contacts to move. I don't think it's the ignition switch since everything else seems to work. What are the thoughts? also where is the solenoid in it and is there someway to cross it over like you can in old ford trucks? This is extremely annoying since it only seems to happen at night when I can't see anything to try and work on it....
-thanks ]]> W123 E,CE,D,CD,TD,TE Class dude99 http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1483655-trouble-shooting-my-starter.html