Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TDT (W124) Climate Control Problems

the breakout box. Mike Boerner 87 300SDL 125kmi 87 300D 130kmi

Re: [MBZ] dieselvolk swarm soybean oil section at Costco today

worldwide! Regards, Mike Boerner 87 300SDL 125K 87 300D 130K

[MBZ] Trigger points

Seems like the FI points themselves didn't fail on my '75 450SEL, but I do remember replacing the wires that went to each set. Probably cleaned the points of pitting as well. The ignition points, on the other hand, burnt up on a daily basis, from crankcase fumes leaking past the distributor

[MBZ] W124 sunroof kaput

the roof. The manual doesn't provide any instruction at all for this operation, you're sort of on your own. Probably why most folks find it necessary to consult an experienced shop for repair. Mike Boerner 87 300 sdl/d, 125k/130k P.S. If you're Dave Meimann, You can probably do this, as you beat

Re: [MBZ] hard to start cold

on and off. Mike Boerner diesels now, 1987s, 300 sdl/d 125/130k

[MBZ] W124 sunroof kaput

the roof panel, shimming at the front sides to match the outside contour, and taping it shut for about a week til I ordered parts). Maybe I'll get it done it in 1/2 the time when my 300 sdl sunroof goes. Maybe not, judging by how little I can recall now! Mike Boerner 87 300sdl, 87 300d, 01 320ml

[MBZ] hard to start cold

(tensioned by the choke heater cover) being set correctly (at the rod/setscrew interface at the top of the rod), and the choke vacuum pull-off being set correctly (locknut and set-screw in vicinity of rod). This should only take a week or so to straighten out. Good luck. Mike Boerner 87 300sdl 125K; 87 300d

Re: [MBZ] No torque (was 72 250 no vacuum advance)

, a light wired to the output revealed the problem. The dealer probably would've known about it, as it turns out to be a known weakness with the germanium transistors. Too bad I didn't know about it in 1976. Mike Boerner 87 300sdl 126k, 87 300d 128k, 01 ml320 38k George, how did the exhaust look

Re: [MBZ] No torque (was 72 250 no vacuum advance)

? also check the clear fuel filter to see if fuel is being moved, and the fuel return valve to make sure it's not stuck open (I think it only opens at idle) Mike Boerner 300SDL 300D, 1970 280S/8 sold in 1985

[MBZ] 72 250 no vacuum advance

VALVES CLOSED, CREATING HIGH VACUUM. MY FEELING WAS THAT IF ADVANCE WAS REQUIRED TO PREVENT OVERHEATING, MAYBE IT'S BETTER TO HAVE IT ALL THE TIME. I'LL LEAVE YOU TO PONDER THIS. Mike Boerner 87 300sdl 87 300d 01 320ml