[MBZ] car radios for M.B. 300D turbo diesel

Hi; I purchased a Fancy car stereo on ebay buy it now for $178.xx + shipping from Canada; for $218 it was delivered OVERNIGHT!!! it has am-fm stereo; cd player, TV; DVD,movie player; 9 3.5" screen?!?!place for digital camera plug in; place for computer?? plug in; detachable faceplate multiple ext

[MBZ] AUDIO SYSTEMS

HI Larry; my car is a 300D 1983; the new audio, video system is like a toy or gimmick, 3.5inch screen?? HA! HA! , but still a nice unit; still haven't figured out how to set everything on it???; you are correct , lots of reading in the manual I don't have any Amplifiers added, as it is loud eno

[MBZ] AUDIO SYSTEM PROBLEMS SOLVED IN 300D M.B. for $178 plus shipping

I just solved my sometimes working orig. radio problem; changed it out;>>> heaven forbid car is not all original; <<

[MBZ] LED resister value for 12 volt system

Hi; found the small LED resisters in the window switches on Mercedes Benz.; they had 2 color stripe patterns; but they are around 1000 OHMS to 1500 OHMS in series, with LEDS; 1/8 watt Steve

[MBZ] GREASING FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS on 300D MB

Hi Barry; it is on a 83 300D, 85 300D, 79 240D all are 123 chassis styles; I'm sure someone has answered this before, but i forgot; thanks for answering, Steve

[MBZ] DO ALL MY OWN REPAIR; STEVE

Forgot to mention; with some GREAT advice & Knowledge from the listers! Steve

[MBZ] Adding 2 cycle oil to diesel

THANKS ZEB!!!; DDUUHHH!!!; if the 2 cycle oil costs $1.50 a quart; ($6.00 a gal. 4 quarts) to get 2 more miles to a gallon; STUPID!!!; next time i see this guy; I'll tell him that, that 2 more miles per gallon; HA! HA! ; is costing MORE THAN A GALLON OF DIESEL! Steve

[MBZ] Resister to lower voltage to use LEDS as small lights

ALEX!; if you figure out the resister, (the value ) to use on the LEDS, could you share it with us???; is it used to lower voltage, current or BOTH!?; thanks, Steve

[MBZ] 87 Timing chain & GEARS replacement

About $1600 to change timing chain & ALL? GEARS; does engine have to be removed to change lower T. gear on Crankshaft; if so maybe that is why the high price; crank gear is the highest cost but top 2 gears are only about $25-$35 each unless they have went up? thanks, Steve

[MBZ] 15-50 oil in 300Ds

Hi; another sale at Atwoods on Mystic 15w50 oil; $5 gals. for $38.xx less a $5.00 rebate slip; all new stuff coming in says "Synthetic" Blend???; last 5 gal. i bought (with rebate) did not say "synthetic" blend on it Says made by Citgo Petroleum Corporation , Houston Texas; i thought it used to be

[MBZ] ANTIFREEZE TYPE

HI; I always used the Cheapest Antifreeze in all my vehicles, $6-$7 a gal.; thinking about using some good stuff in my Mercedes benzes?; was it Zerex 05??? or what is correct name of it? . OK for M.B.s? ; 79 240D, 83 300D, 85 300D. In my 88 Ford Ranger, always used CHEAPEST antifreeze, but changed

[MBZ] Greasing front wheel bearings

Anyone with correct advise as to how much grease is to be put in hub & cup; after forcing grease into bearings; as a youngster i used to about FILL up everything???; now i just put about 1/4 full in hub & 1/2? in cover cap; thanks, Steve

[MBZ] Cascade Douche???

HI; what is procedure for this cleaning of cooling systems?; amount used & # of rinses required?; What about using Prestone radiator flush??; thanks, Steve

[MBZ] Adding 2 cycle oil to diesel fuel???????????????

Any response to this idea?; I was told buy a 3/4 ton diesel pickup driver that he adds i quart 2 cycle oil to each tank of diesel; and that he gets about 2 more miles per gal.; (maybe the extra liquid adds to the mileage increase???) anyone have a response GOOD or BAD idea??? THANKS, Steve 3

[MBZ] 40 weight Kendal in 300D

Yes; what about 15-50 Mystic,(i was told it was Kendal,don't know, but don't want to start MORE OIL THREADS!!!) at under $40 for 5 gallons; having changed oil every 500-3000 miles or less; with $6.50 filters; makes for cheap oil change; & i always have cleaner oil & fresh filter; I enjoy working o

[MBZ] TACH. SENDER REPAIR?

Hi Allen; my tach. sender, amplifier , or as M.B. mech. calls "Transducer" was doing the same; intermittent working; got one on ebay; ok; thought well, i can't loose much; I'll tear into this; about an hour or more carefully removing the silicone/ i noticed 2 breaks in solder around 2 wires; i jus

[MBZ] Capacitors for clocks, Elect. vacuum valves

JIM; is it you can go higher on voltage or capacitance?; or both, I forgot?/; thanks, Steve i also have some Good working elect. vacuum valves, from above acc climate control; $12 ea. shipping included in USA Steve

[MBZ] Leak out of rubber hose behind right rear wheel

Hi Marshal & others; the car is a 1983 300D; fuel level has not been over 1/2 for some time; just noticed this leak after the last cold spell; behind right rear wheel, underneath is a hose coming out of the bottom of body?; also last 2 times i fueled i didn't let any drip into small drain hole dire

[MBZ] Leak out of rubber hose behind right rear wheel

Oh; forgot to say that fuel level in tank has been NOT over 1/2 full for quite a while; noticed this seemed to start after the COLD spell, in Oklahoma; Steve

[MBZ] Leak out of rubber hose behind right rear tire 83-300D

HI; please refresh my memory of what this leak is; I think diesel fuel??; and the cause??; thanks, Steve

[MBZ] Missing Rubber on clamp Buffers on FUEL??? lines

Hi Jim; 123 chassis, Diesel???; make sure the clamps are not on fuel HARD lines; but are on HARD transmission lines; without rubber, they can wear thru & loose your transmission fluid. Steve

[MBZ] NSS removal;

NSS removal; I can't remember; but should have only a couple of small bolts? You can drill out the rivets to get inside to inspect; I repaired mine on 240d, 10 yrs ago still good; just rerivit or small bolts & nuts back together; my problem was just contacts needing cleaning Steve

[MBZ] POS SDL

got an idea what POS means, am i correct???; looks like the exact same, cheap paint & color that Peach auto painting co. put on my 79 240D; Zodiac blue; would look beautiful if they put it on thicker than an Onion skin!!!; supposed to be sanded; yes they ALSO?!?!?sanded the alum. trim around

[MBZ] NO GLOW & exhaust hangers

Jim!; maybe you can answer this about the diff. readings on the glow plugs; a 5.75 reading? ok? does this one have the shortest wire from gp relay? to it causing less resistance; maybe this one still ok?; and the .9 resistance one, ok?; the open one is not ok; the 470 ohms one; i ran into about th

[MBZ] HIGH SHIPPING PROFITS!!!!!!!!!

Hi; Every one has a right to make a profit, BUT; check out the high priced shipping (PROFIT) on this sellers items; import_motors; on ebay also for that price + a bit more buy NEW 123 AXLE SHAFT w. free shipping Steve From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Dec 20 23:04:52 2006 Received: from mail2.mx.voy

[MBZ] "Christine"??? M.B. radio

Hi; my factory radio that works on & off, better when cold; can't find any bad? solder connections; BUT now the other day while i was letting car run while i moved some other cars; I turned off the car BUT, RADIO was still on?!?!?!?!?!?; turned key on & off but still on???; pushed antenna switch t

[MBZ] Clamp on amp meter VOM

HI; I just purchased a Sears "clamp on meter, AC/DC; up to 400 amps, with volts, ohms etc. for $49.99?; haven't tried it yet to check glow plug wiring etc. ; anyone tried one yet? Steve

[MBZ] HIGH PARTS PRICES amount of normal markup?

Hi; is "World Pack" charging higher prices than i can buy parts myself from other parts suppliers or is the shops just marking up the prices 100% to 300% i thought that markups were around 20%; but i may not be "UP" on shop procedures as i do almost ALL my own work Steve

[MBZ] Interesting???

Yep; her underbody looks good to me; upper body too; also nice truck?!?!?! Steve

[MBZ] Head bolt torque

Thanks Marshal; i was wondering if the 2 times 90% turning was correct; i used it; puts some GOOD torque on the bolts; i did it 2 times as my Haynes manual says, HOPING this was not a misprint; also remembering that these are Stretch bolts; thanks for verifying this, Steve

[MBZ] Diesel Altinator problems? 85 D turbo

problem with alt. light coming on; changed the volt. reg., worked about 1 day; so the mech. changed the alt.def.; next alt. def.; 3rd alt. def.; young mech. said he found what was drawing the battery down; a SHORT in Radio; i said the radio always pulls some LIGHT SMALL current for clock & memory;

[MBZ] Turbo Diesel start gear; Auto Transmission

Hi; I don't want to start a trans. start trread again; i have a book here; Mercedes Benz. Technical Companion:with items taken from M.B.C.A. , the Star magazine (wich can be purchased from some parts sellers on internet; Maybe Rusty?) it has a page "Automatic Transmission Standing & Starting Modes

[MBZ] 83 300SD; showroom car

$34,900 starting bid; RESERVE NOT MET?!?!??!?! couldn't a person buy a nice NEW merc. benz. for about this price?? Steve

[MBZ] Fuel filter changes

How to tell; my 300D started slowing down to about 45 mph top speed & i turned off to check filters; yes i have most all parts to fix car in OTHER CAR!!!; I did remove main filter & dump out; then clear pre filter; had black specks all around inside: i shook & blew thru it enough to get home w.

[MBZ] 300D radio on & off problem

Thanks Randy & Rich; better to buy cheap radio w. cd player in it my 85 has a kenwood radio w. a 5 disk changer in trunk(supposed to be 6 disk but one plastic disk holder broke HA!); this was wired thru the center balance switch;(i don't think this is the correct way, considering the radio has 4 se

[MBZ] 300D radiator pipe to fill tank broken off

Hi; is there a fix for the broken, small pipe on top of rad. that goes to plastic resevoir?; have one broke off; my 85 300D has a Metal one put in it; is that a fix or came that way new?; it was loose & i put epoxy around it; still loose but does not leak any fluid; could a person buy a metal hose

[MBZ] 300D radio on & off problem

HI; anyone, ever had a radio problem; that on bumpy roads or when hitting side of console radio goes on & off; i checked for fuses, loose connections & bad solder joints on circuit boards; tape player had brokem rubber, but don't use anyway; maybe front panel has short or buttons bouncing around;;h

[MBZ] tank screen & sending unit tool 300D, 240D

Hi; i took a CHEAP 3/4 IN. drive socket > 1 & 7/8; put on grinder to take off angle, so it will be flat & not slip off thin filter nut; maybe a person could find a perfect fitting metric socket, but mine works VERY good, & didn't have to buy another one; workes on tank filter & sending unit Steve

[MBZ] Brake Rotors & Pads

HI; I just buy the "Lifetime guaranteed rotors ($29-$32) rotors; & "Lifetime pads about $13 a set; yes the rotors are thicker & made in > Germany Steve

[MBZ] Steering tightening an 83' 300D

Levi; i am wondering the same thing?; are all steering boxes worn or all have play in them; remember to turn allen adj. COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE PLAY; my M.B. ills. parts breakdown shows the gears meshed the other way!!; it is printed WRONG!!!; wider part of gears are on bottom, so must

[MBZ] 300D gearbox install

Hi Craig; Hi; yes i forgot to say center the wheel; put pitman arm in general direction; then stab Rectangle of flex joint on male rect. shaft of steering column; i have never used the centering bolt as i never removed the multi splined end of flex joint from gearbox; if multi spline end removed o

[MBZ] 83 steering box change

I think the pitman arm & shaft has 1 larger spline to only go on 1 way; i have changed gearboxes by myself;(not fun) put at least 1 mounting bolt thru & use long ext. bar with socket, lift st. box up with left hand & push 1 mt. bolt thru w. right hand to start 1 bolt; that will hold the weight, t

[MBZ] 83 300D fuel mileage

My 83 300D got 24.2 combined & 24.0 highway, turnpike mileage;; my 85 300D California model got 26.1 highway, turnpike mileage?; what is this about these cars supposedly getting >>30-50 m.p.g.<<; my 240D (with new engine) gets the same as the 83 300D? Steve

[MBZ] 240D glow plug conversion

I changed my loop glow plugs over to later pencil type; 1979 , just remove all the insulators & the Squiggly resistance wire??? & put plugs in & hook wires on plugs; i had to have the Large plugs; later heads use the smaller ones, like later cars; didn't change the relay or anything else; Bosch ha

[MBZ] KALEB IS CORRECT!!!!!!!!!!! I "CONCEDE"?

Kaleb is correct; my 300D has 4 speeds & starts out in >>>1st !!!<<<; sometimes shifts to 2nd quickly, depending on load and how far acell. pedal is pushed down Steve

[MBZ] HOW MANY GEARS IN 300D transmission

Hi; My 79 240D starts in 2nd unless accel. is pushed down all they way to floor, then downshifts to 1st my 83 300D works the same; starts in 2nd unless accel. pushed down to floor My 1985 works this way; Starts out in 1st (it is a Calif. model) not sure if Federal model is same? All three cars hav

[MBZ] 240D 60 H.P. increase??? response

pleasr read this response carefully; think maybe they have mdl. # or C.C. mixed up with HORSEPOWER Steve Item: Mercedes-Benz : 200-Series (250037957287) This message was sent while the listing was active. shaftertx is the seller. --- The in

[MBZ] Vacuum Fluid remover

Hi; Sears sells a vacuum bottle for removing used fluids, under $18; it has a pump on top & plastic bottle about a quart or more, not sure; i use for replacing power steering & brake fluids; or if trans. is too full, use for that too; look at it carefully & see that tubes fit snugly in rubber stopp

[MBZ] Mity-Vac vs Sunpro

Hi; i have a broken mity vac that is glued together??, unable to take apart ; junker not working; i bought a "Sunpro" brand, carried by Sears? & most auto suppy stores; Brass metal & you can order repair parts for them, overhaul kits for about $2.50 and new guages (Don't like the plastic lens on th

[MBZ] 78 240D asking $15,000 ?!?!?!

Hello; What can M.B. or mech. do to a 240 long block to make it put out 60 more horses & be about equal to a 300D??; i thought a 240 only had about 62? horses to begin with!!! I have a 79 240D with $1635 in engine only & i did all labor except machine shop work; i would probably feel lucky to

[MBZ] Center Vacuum Element Replacement

Maybe you will get lucky & only need connecter or small bolt & lock nut for arm to flap & not need the element; shop labor might be same to change v. element as to just replace the conn. peice on center flap?? LOTS of money saved by doing yourself! Steve

[MBZ] JOINED MBCA

Just joined MBCA; ( paid for 1 year, so i will see what it is like?) yes i hope they don't have a bunch of OLD FARTS, COCKY, like in the National Association of Watch & clock collectors; i am 58 yrs old Steve from Central Okla.

[MBZ] CENTER VACUUM ELEMENT REPLACING

Hi; i remove the glove box; center vents & maybe the Inst. cluster; my hand is small enough to go thru vent holes; the vent holes let your drop light in to see what you are doing; if hooking up bracket to open center flap; i put small bolt & lock nut leaving slightly loose for play & mvmt. or you

[MBZ] JOINED MBCA

Hi; just joined Mercedes Benz Club of America; maybe meet some of you at the "Dinners" that they have to give & get info. & help from & to others; hope to get my credentials before next Dinner!! ha!ha! Steve

[MBZ] RECHARGING AIR CONDITIONING ON 300D

Although getting cooler; i have recharge a completely low A/C unit for about $38 or less, if no parts are needed; using Freeze 12, last can was $6.59 ea.; anyone know of supplier that is cheaper than this?; thanks in advance for everyones help; hope I can help others also with my small bit of knowl

[MBZ] MECHANICS LABOR & PARTS MARKUP?

Trained M.B. mech, INDY. $60 per hour + his parts were marked up 100% to 300%; maybe his "world pac? co. is charging him too much or maybe i am just lucky finding CHEAPER prices? don't know; they usually say cheap parts, NOT as good Quality; LOOKING AT parts they are the SAME brand! one

[MBZ] REPLACING or WORKING on CENTER VENT of 123 cars

M.B. mech. could not believe i replaced center vac. element or repaired missing connector on center flap; WITHOUT removing the dash!; yes i can do it & have done about 4 times Steve

[MBZ] Repairing cruise controls

Tried repairing my cruise control, re soldering, now it won't even start to do anything; maybe JIM can respond?; i have repaired, re soldered climate controls, Ok, Tach. amplifiers (TRANSDUCERS, according to trained M.B. mech) and a couple of SURFACE mount devices Steve

[MBZ] OIL QUALITY TEST

HI; 71 Ford LTD ; Mobil oil, NOT M1 no oil using or burning, about 120K mi 81 Ford LTD ; about 100K mi. 88 FORD Ranger ; 219K mi. very little or no oil usage ford oil then CHEAPEST ?-MART oil 79 M.B. 240D ; Mystic 15-50 oil, cheap little or no oil usage still breaking in??? 85 M.B. 300D Calif.

[MBZ] ANTIFREEZE TEST for ALUMINUM RADIATORS

Hi;I have an 88 ford ranger with 219,000 miles, had temp gauge reading problem, after changing a bunch of parts, pulled rad. & removed both ends; PERFECT BRAND NEW LOOKING INSIDE; i have always used the>CHEAPEST< antifreeze( i read somewhere that ALL antifreeze must meet a min. spec. for the state?

[MBZ] High perf. intake for 300D

Thanks guys for your input; when i bought car, it had a good turbo sound; noticed that someone had used wrong tool to replace air filter & had PUNCHED holes in it, making the good turbo sound, but ruining air filtering qualitys, ha! ha!; so will save my money on this setup probably wanted it for sa

[MBZ] 300D high perf. air intake on E-bay for $149.00?

Hi; anyone have any exper. putting on one; i can put on; good product?, quality?, returns oil from valve cover properly? noise at highway speeds?; noise when "getting on it" is OK & desireable, but 70-75?; anyone with exper. using this set-up, please advise steve 79 240D about 30K on reman. engi

[MBZ] confusion over main fuel filters???

83, 300D, 85 300D, 79 240D all showed to use same f. filters???; 79 240D has a larger "banjo" hollow bolt; same problem as Andrew?; anyone know what the differences are? thanks, Steve

[MBZ] $40 Calif. air filter

Yes, they are expensive; i paid $28, but they might have gone up? also; has anyone had experience with the new air filter kits ($149) that you remove the large filter housing, & just have the "cone" looking filter in front of the Turbo; oh won't work on calif. models, just Federal Steve

[MBZ] REMOTE STARTER FOR 1983 300D

This idea sounds interesting; but; have gotten mixed responses from suppliers of remote starter devices; such as; Bulldog; won't work on mech. controled diesels only works on electronic injected diesels? in business 17 years "can't be done" $299 must have them install, no carry out $64.9

[MBZ] POST AC clutch problems

About jumping ac clutch; please unplug ac spade lug connector before applying voltage to test clutch; i applied voltage to + side with engine running, climate control on & it burned a trace off my climate control circuit board; after a lot of other checking; finally found a blown fuse, on a/c?? or

[MBZ] POST; 83 300D vibration problem

question about my new (used) 83 300D DIESEL M.B.;(189,000) miles had bad vibration; installed repaired rear c.v. joint axle on left side;($129.00) right side was changed by Merc. Benz. dealer, about 49,000 miles ago, so didn't change still vibrates; noticed tire( on same side) was REALLY STEPPE

[MBZ] POST 240D mercedes Benz for sale or trade???

1979 M.B. 240D diesel, i have had car about 10 yrs?; clear title & tag rebuilt engine, $1635,parts & machine shop only;(cam, rockers, valves & crank about only thing not NEW in engine) ; other things done to it; takeing a loss or trade for??? or M.B. 300D turbo 82-85 any condition considered?, or

[MBZ] MERCEDES LISTS

Hi; DUH!; i have been trying to list my 79 240D with new rebuilt engine for sale at a loss; but don't seem to know how or doing something wrong trying to list on Kaleb's site; do i put list, post, or something else in subject?? i have registered? already?? any help is appreciated; thanks, Steve

[MBZ] post

Hi; did i do something wrong or does it take a while to show up in listings; i had a pretty good amount of facts concerning this car i need to sell trade; is listing a car for sale acceptable in your postings; i have not seen my listing yet??; any help is appreciated, thanks, Steve