--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
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> You have a great automobile there .
Thanks for sayin so, Nate :) I'm rather fond of her, even though I know she's gonna put me through my paces and challenge the heck out of me!
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> I see everyone else has jumped in so I'll just mention it's _critical_ (IMO anyways) to put a NAPA/WIX # 3001 fuel filter in the return line of your Diesel Purge kit , this will catch the grunge that'll come flying out so it cannot get sucked back in again .
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> I use clear plastic hose (aquarium hose IIRC) and a gallon glass jar so I can SEE what's going on as it cleans .
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> Remember to vary the engine speeds a LOT or the IP's rack won't be fully cleaned .
Great tips! Thanks!
> A valve adjust too ! .
> *VERY* important .
Ah yes...so I'm learning ;) I got the wrenches in the "Diesel Owner's Welcome kit" on mercedessource, but I don't think feeler gauges came with it, drat.
~Caitlin in Santa Fe
> -Nate
> Caitlin wrote:
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> > Hi there,
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> > I joined a few weeks ago right after picking up my (first) mercedes. She's a 1983 300SD, white with dark brown interior (though the p.o. put in blue seats). She's got about 223k on her and a busted odometer. I've named her "Betty White"...seemed to fit somehow.
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> > She's fairly solid mechanically, but I have my work cut out for me as I'm eager and interested, but totally "new" to the world of repair and even maintenance. You all seem like a helpful and knowledgeable bunch, and I've enjoyed reading up while lurking :) I hope you won't mind sharing your collective wisdom with an enthusiastic beginner.
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> > I thought I'd start with some simple stuff, and I've already been thwarted. My plan for phase 1 was:
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> > 1) diesel purge
> > 2) fuel filters
> > 3) coolant flush n fill
> > 4) oil change
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> > Went to do the diesel purge as per the instructions in the mercedessource kit, and the fuel line section that you re-route so as not to spill fuel all over god's country was "newer" and too short. So I've got some biofuel rated fuel line coming, just gonna start with replacing that section (my friend has a new biofuel company here, so I'd like to carefully experiment with B100 and blends)
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> > Thought I'd check the air filter while I had the hood up, and I couldn't get the dang top off...what am I missing? I removed the wingnut and bolt and 4 clips....and could not lift that lid.
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> > Coolant flush and fill (my new mechanic, also a 300SD owner, strongly recommended that asap) is getting more pressing as our temps are dropping. I've got Zerex ready to go, and I bought one of those $4 "kits" (mostly for the instructions on the back) but now I realize they want you to cut on of your lines and leave their plastic piece installed all the time. Doesn't that restrict the flow? Or would it be fine? How else would I do it? Any video or photo instructions?
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> > There's plenty of info on the internet, but I want to get my hands on at least one manual to start (actual book or DVD based, no matter)....what would you all recommend to start with?
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> > Thanks folks! Happy weekend!
> > Caitlin (and Betty White)
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