[MBZ] Disc brake bolt torque

Does anyone know the "specified torque" for the bolts that hold the front brake disc to the hub on a 83 240D? (trying to get this done over the weekend) Thank you, John Ingram 83 240D 251K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

[MBZ] 240D Cylinder Head Removal

List- I have the engine from my 83 240D in my basement. I replaced it with another engine. I would like to remove the cylinder head without bending or breaking the cam chain. How do I do this? I have the proper MBZ tool for removing the head bolts. The engine has 0 compression in Cyl. #1. On

[MBZ] Ignition Lock Housing Replacement

List- Has anyone ever replaced a Ignition Lock Housing (link below) on a 123 Chassis (240D) car? How did you do it? or, what page of what manual tells how it is done. Thank you, John Ingram 83 240D 245K http://catalog.worldpac.com/buymb/022406/wizard.jsp?header=http://www.buymbparts.com/he

[MBZ] Steering Wheel LOCKED

Hello everyone, This started with my "Key won't turn" message from a week ago. I did manage to get the lock cylinder out of my 83 240D and I replaced it with a new one from the dealer. It worked fine for one day. Now it has locked up again, which makes me think that the steering wheel lock

[MBZ] Key Won't Turn Replies

 Thank you Allan, Mitch, Brian, and Tom for your information and suggestions about key lock removal.  I did think about the keyless car problem so I may take a day or two and talk to Rusty about the parts.  I have another car so I am not stranded.  I may also remove the battery.  T

[MBZ] Key Won't Turn

 Hello Everyone, My 1983 240D is sitting in front of my house unable to move because the (ignition) key will no longer turn.  The last time I started it I had to giggle the steering wheel and the key to find the perfect spot in which everything lined up and I could start thr car.  I

[MBZ] 240D Knocking

Hello Everyone, My trusty 83 240D is making crackling knocking noises when I first start it up in the morning or when it has had a chance to cool off for a while. The sound is like the "spark-knock" sound that a gasoline engine can make. When the engine warms up the sound goes away. Anyon

[MBZ] ATF Type A??

Thank you all for your replies to my ATF question. I'm glad to know that there are several solutions. I think I will try and find some Mobil 1 ATF first. John Ingram 83 240D 240K

[MBZ] ATF Type A??

Hello list, I am having trouble finding Type A automatic transmission fluid for my 83 240D 4-speed manual transmission. What should I get and where do I get it? Thank you and Happy New Year to all. John Ingram 83 240D 240K Baltimore

[MBZ] 240D Battery

Hello Everyone. I have had my 83 240D for 6 years and the battery I bought when I got the car is starting to fade.  What should I get?  Parts store says they have a "240D' battery in stock 850 Cold Cranking Amp. is that enough?   (Whatever battery I get must fit in the tray.) Than

[MBZ] Compression Tester 240D

Thank you Marshall. I will warm it up before I check it. Will removing the glow plugs while they are hot damage the threads? John I. > Any advice on this procedure would be very much appreciated. Mercedes set acceptable pressures for NEW engines in the 24-30 bar range (350-435 psi). Most used en

[MBZ] (no subject)

From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mitch- If that is true then the first cylinder I checked was completely dead, 0 lbs. I'll check again. Anyone have an extra 240D engine? John Ingram > I managed to track down a compression tester for the 240D engine.  This tester > goes through the glow plug o

[MBZ] Compression Tester (240D)

List- I managed to track down a compression tester for the 240D engine. This tester goes through the glow plug opening. There is a tire type air valve in the opening of the tester. This seems to keep any pressure from getting through to the gage, does anyone know why it is there? What pressure

[MBZ] Too much Marvel Mystery Oil

In my 83 240D I found that Marvel Mystery oil in the fuel tank helped the injector problems(engine rough and missing). I put a pint into less than a full tank the last time I added it. Will TOO MUCH Marvel make the injector problem worse? John Ingram 83 240D 235K

[MBZ] 27mm socket

As I recall that is the same size I will need to turn the crankshaft to check thr cam chain, right? - <>

Re: [MBZ] 3 Cly. 240D

Marshall, Great to hear from you. You first replied to my messages before I bought this car. I found the MBZ list when I was looking for a MB Diesel. I have now had this car for almost 5 years and almost 80K miles. I am now at a point where the car needs much attention before it continues on with

Re: [MBZ] 3 Cyl. 240D

< Have you checked the compression on the offending cylinder?  Swapped injectors around?>> Kaleb- No, What size socket do I need to remove the injecter? and No.I don't have a Diesel compression tester. How much would a matched set of new or rebuilt injecters cost? Thanks, John Ingram

Re: [MBZ] 3 Cyl. 240D

Mac- Here are some answers: <> <> It seems to run on all 4 cylinders at driving speed. Up until the time it started running on 3 cylinders it was an intermittent problem. <> No, car has 235K. <> Gradually, the "Italian Tune-up" seemed to clear it up at first. It gradually got worse and worse. (

Re: [MBZ] 3 Cyl. 240D

John L.- Holed Piston!!? How could that happen? How do I do a compression test on this engine? I'm not sure it will idle but I guess the one that doesn't make it stop is the one. Thank you for your help. John Ingram

[MBZ] 3 Cyl. 240D

My 83 240D (235K) after idling poorly for a month is now running on 3 cylinders. Before an "Italian Tune-up" would help the problem has continued and was intermittent until now. Valves are adjusted, filters 3 months old, primer pump replaced, fuel additives used. I suspect the fuel injectors or (