Did you at least throw some SeaFoam in the tank?? Anytime I've got something sitting (when I know ahead of time) I dump a can (or more) in-- and try to "run it in..." It keeps the gas, and I think it does help in getting them (gas and diesel) re-started.. :)
Hey-- do any of the gasser manual transmissions fit up to the 4 and 5 cyl diesels?
If so-- what prevents it?? Is it something that could be overcome "reasonably easy" (flywheel/starter kind of stuff).
--I have this recurrent "fantasy" of a w126 coupe, with a 4 or 5 speed, and a 5cyl turbodiesel..
...yeah, my fantasies get lamer, and more "mechanical" in my mid 40's.. LOL
Hi,
I Added pics from my seat repair/ spring swap to our photos.
Check: "Rob-Garden Grove" Seat repair, or see new photos. I added some details in the description. I hope it's helpful.
Rob
'85 300D
Garden Grove, CA
Me ;
I say HELL NO ! a white Wagon with Navy interior is sweet .
I have no idea how to help you find a Competent and /or Honest Mechanic , I just know they're out there , unbeliveable as that sounds .
-Nate
Kevin wrote:
>
> considering selling my 1984 300td. roughly 220,000 miles. runs and shifts great, body very good shape (very little rust). new motor mounts this year. white w blue interior. something is leaking a little and the battery is being slowly drained ( i could not identify) so i have stopped driving. Needs the rear diff seal replaced (i have the seal). i also have a kit to repair the springs in the front seat will include.
>
> A/C does not work (sunroof does!). should i sell? cant get a good mechanic around to work on it. I have owned this car for 9 years and 75k miles GREAT car. located in Philadelphia PA. if interested email me kevlog6@... (i can send pics). if you think i should keep please weigh in.
>
> thanks all.
>
> Kevin
>
Yay ! .
No go _DRIVE_ the darn thing and run that stale fuel out of it before it turns to varnish and begins clogging and damaging $pendy parts .
Nate
Brad wrote:
>
> Please feel free to delete this proctology report.
>
> Anyway, I checked the fluids and it started right up after being garaged for the last 3 years.
>
> It is a testament to the great German engineering that used to be found in these cars.
>
As it not only smoked blue (oil) but covered the cove in nasty hard to remove Diesel Smoot every two weeks , and also always had wetness inside the turbo's snout , I was thinking that yes , the turbo seals were shot and allowing it to pass engine oil into the intake .
One of the things I checked each time I checked a turbo on a junker was : remove the black plastic intake 'U' boot and wipe my finger 'round inside the turbo's snout . most have a fair good bit of oil there plus of course , how muc radial and axial play the shaft has , along with does it spin freely or bind ? .
They're supposed to have minute amounts of axial play as the shadt runs in an oil bath but axial play s a big no - no .
So when I found a really clean inside and dry turbo on a junker that matched my '84 , I grabbed it and so far it seems O.K.with less smoke .
Your black smoke as the engine spools up to it's ' Sweet Spot ' is correct & normal ~ before you change anything else , remove the injectors and have them pop tested , most indie shops and Diesel Fuel Injection shops will have a pop tester and will do it while you wait .
DO NOT leave your injectors anywhere out of your direct site for even one moment ! .
If they're mis - matched or have even one that doesn't spray right on spec. or drools , spits visible droplets instead of a super fine fog like mist , consider replacing them all .
It only takes one bad injector to screw things up , sharply reduce power and kill your fuel economy .
Do a one tank fuel economy check , don't drive gently , just see what you're getting and go from there .
-Nate
Rob Asked :
>
> Nate,
>
> Nice job on the turbo replacement.
>
> Question, was the old turbo leaking oil internally, so it was making the
> blue smoke?
> The 'new' turbo is another used one, or rebuilt?
>
> I get a puff of what seems like black smoke (could be brown) when I'm
> hard on the pedal, as when merging on the freeway, right when the engine
> revs to the highest point before shifting. I'm guessing there's more I
> don't notice, and so I'm wondering about the injectors too.
>
> Rob
> '85 MB 300D
> Garden Grove, CA
> ==
>
>
My current Coupe's seat springs seem fine but a little soft , I find low mileage W-123's on a fairly regular basis and you can tell the difference immediately .
I wonder if stuffing pool noodles into the springs of a not yet broken seat spring assy. , would firm it up a bit .
-Nate
Rob wrote :
>
> Thanks Nate,
>
> Like I said, the height control hasn't worked for the 7 1/2 yrs I've had
> the car, until now, so I'll have to play around with it to find the best
> spot, though I'm used to the place it's been. With the seat out, it was
> easier to shampoo the carpet along the side, so I did. I'll put a few
> pics up at some point.
>
>
> Rob
> Garden Grove, CA
> ==
>
>
I hope you told Duane that Jr. and I both say hello and we miss him .
It was 118* F in Pasadena @ 4:00 PM to - day , I'd spent the day out in Malibu , running my Metropolitan Nash upand down the canyons with some Sports Car guys , I managed to break yet another wheel to - day , luckily for me , I didn't wreck the car and changed it to the spare and motored on home prudently where I hopped into my trusty Mercedes Diesel Sports Coupe and turned the AC up all the way , had a nice cool drive to SWMBO's house with the radio playing oldies , ate too much BBQ as the Teeneagers didn't seem interested in all that meat ~ go figure .
I hope all here had a pleasant and _SAFE_ Holiday to - day .
-Nate
Brian wrote :
>
> I am feeling pretty guilty. With August's hot temps I have been content to just be a driver, not a fixer. So, I have just been toodling around town enjoying the drive. Praying for some 60 degree weather with a little mist so I can empty the trunks and see what parts I have (need to inventory them), and start planning some work. Always have the vacuums, radios, antennas, seats, to deal with - but first up is simple, i.e., replace the muffler hangers on both cars (been carrying them around for 6 months - don't do much good in the console trays). Might even try and chase down the trans fluid leak on Martha. ps-will see Duane at the LA FAIR in about 2 hours. Since his pelvis fracture I think he went on full disability. The bodies get pretty goosey as the years swim by. Â
>
> Â
> brian from laverne, ca
> Mary (195K)Â Martha (280K)
> 1983 w123 300d's
>
>
> ________________________________
>
considering selling my 1984 300td. roughly 220,000 miles. runs and shifts great, body very good shape (very little rust). new motor mounts this year. white w blue interior. something is leaking a little and the battery is being slowly drained ( i could not identify) so i have stopped driving. Needs the rear diff seal replaced (i have the seal). i also have a kit to repair the springs in the front seat will include.
A/C does not work (sunroof does!). should i sell? cant get a good mechanic around to work on it. I have owned this car for 9 years and 75k miles GREAT car. located in Philadelphia PA. if interested email me kevlog6@gmail.com (i can send pics). if you think i should keep please weigh in.
thanks all.
Kevin
Max,
We saw Lucinda Williams a few years back, as my wife won tickets on the radio. We drove to LA in the MB, and really enjoyed the show. Steve Earle played with her, as well as a bunch of other guest performers.
Hopefully, you'll be walking again soon.
Rob
Garden Grove, CA
==
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "max_stemple" <jasperezra@...> wrote:
>
> Went out to the shed and started my 4 -spd. Started right up after sitting for several months. Hung out in the car with Lucinda Williams for four songs, temp got up to almost 80. I noticed the oil pressure took a while to light up, normal for sitting long time. Can't wait to walk and actually be able to do something. Max
>
| Please feel free to delete this proctology report. Anyway, I checked the fluids and it started right up after being garaged for the last 3 years. It is a testament to the great German engineering that used to be found in these cars. |
Went out to the shed and started my 4 -spd. Started right up after sitting for several months. Hung out in the car with Lucinda Williams for four songs, temp got up to almost 80. I noticed the oil pressure took a while to light up, normal for sitting long time. Can't wait to walk and actually be able to do something. Max
Brian,
I did take some pics of the seat spring replacement, and will post at sometime after editing them, though as usual by pulling the used seat at the PAP, and removing the springs, you'll see how it goes back together. :)
Rob
Garden Grove, CA
==
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, BStromsoe <bstromsoe@...> wrote:
>
> Hey, that is great. Got to (finally) do that on my wifes car. Don't suppose you took pictures for a full tutorial.
>
> Â
> brian from laverne, ca
> Mary (195K)Â Martha (280K)
> 1983 w123 300d's
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Aleph93 <aleph93@...>
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, September 2, 2012 6:54 PM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] fixed my driver's seat springs
>
>
> Â
> I went for it; I skipped the pool noodles, and swapped out the springs
> in my driver's seat. It wasn't too bad, though the seat has 4 slides and
> you have to take it all apart to swap, with 3 screws in each slide. 2 of
> my slides were frozen, and needed some grease (the one's that adjust
> from the side lever). There are screws in the middle of each of the
> slides, and they'll most likely slip inside when loose, and need to be
> retrieved with a little magnet. Anyway, remove the seat back, and then
> compress the seat and pull the fabric out of the little channel around
> the edge, as the fabric is held in under pressure. I had to swap out a
> fabric sheet which covered the springs, which was held in with hog
> rings, as well as the foam from my car. Put it back together, clean up
> the seat, the carpet along the edge, and bolt it back in. The passenger
> and driver's side seats use the same springs, so I went for the
> passenger side used seat to get the used springs. New springs are
> available, and I'll see in the next few years if I made the right
> decision by using the cheap used springs, rather than pop for the new
> ones. Feels good now, and no more metal ends popping against each other
> every time I sat down.
>
> Rob
> Garden Grove, CA
> ====
> On 9/1/12 7:28 PM, Aleph93 wrote:
> >
> >
> > Today, I dragged my wife off to the local PAP, since she re-decorated
> > the front of her 240 Volvo, and we were able to get 2 new headlights
> > (nice and clear ones), a grill and a piece of trim for her.
> >
> > There were no MB 123s at the Beach Blvd PAP, yet at the Katella PAP
> > there was one MB 240D (123), so I grabbed the passenger seat, just to
> > take the springs, and replace my broken ones. I might go back
> > tomorrow, and get fenders and a hood for the Volvo, as it's all 1/2
> > off this weekend. I don't want to replace those anytime soon, yet
> > they'll be nice to have on hand when I do.
> > http://www.pickyourpart.com/
> >
> > Rob
> > Garden Grove, CA
> >
>
Nate,
Nice job on the turbo replacement.
Question, was the old turbo leaking oil internally, so it was making the blue smoke?
The 'new' turbo is another used one, or rebuilt?
I get a puff of what seems like black smoke (could be brown) when I'm hard on the pedal, as when merging on the freeway, right when the engine revs to the highest point before shifting. I'm guessing there's more I don't notice, and so I'm wondering about the injectors too.
Rob
'85 MB 300D
Garden Grove, CA
==
On 9/3/12 5:24 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
A Good Day All In All Posted by: "Nate" vwnate1@yahoo.com vwnate1 Date: Sun Sep 2, 2012 9:06 pm ((PDT)) Even though I'm in a world of hurt right now . I replaced the turbo on my '84 Coupe to - day , along with bunches of small things , 2 rubber air cleaner supports , the intake boot's rubber seals , now it fits really snugly ,first Mercedes I've had that the intake boot fits really 100 % so $ well spent I think . I replaced both engine shocks too and now it doesn't rock as much @ idle as it did before , the rubber buffers on each shock end are pretty tired so I'll order up those next . I sorted out some mis - matched engine hardware as that stuff bugs the heck out of me , turned the IP's rack damper bolt in 2/3 a turn , I hope that also helped the smoother idle . After all this plus , Tom followed me on the freeway a few miles and the blue exhaust smoke is *gone* so now I know to begin addressing the injectors then I'll see about adjusting the ALDA screw as it still smokes brown , that's excess fuel , not a thing I want . If it stops covering the cove with Diesel Smoot , I'll begin working to - wards that paint job it needs so badly . To - morrow , a day off , no works , just a ports Car Rally in Malibu , I will be driving my Metropolitan Nash Fixed Head Sports Coupe . -Nate
Thanks Nate,
Like I said, the height control hasn't worked for the 7 1/2 yrs I've had
the car, until now, so I'll have to play around with it to find the best
spot, though I'm used to the place it's been. With the seat out, it was
easier to shampoo the carpet along the side, so I did. I'll put a few
pics up at some point.
Rob
Garden Grove, CA
==
On 9/3/12 5:24 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> Re: fixed my driver's seat springs
> Posted by: "Nate"vwnate1@yahoo.com vwnate1
> Date: Sun Sep 2, 2012 8:57 pm ((PDT))
>
>
> Way to go Rob ! .
>
> The passenger side springs will prolly be fine for years , using a cover over the springs spreads out the load and so prevents breakage .
>
> The side adjuster thing , is the height control , it's nice to have and good on ya for taking the time to clean up the old cruddy slides too .
>
> -Nate
> Rob wrote :
>> >
>> > I went for it; I skipped the pool noodles, and swapped out the springs
>> > in my driver's seat. It wasn't too bad, though the seat has 4 slides and
>> > you have to take it all apart to swap, with 3 screws in each slide. 2 of
>> > my slides were frozen, and needed some grease (the one's that adjust
>> > from the side lever). There are screws in the middle of each of the
>> > slides, and they'll most likely slip inside when loose, and need to be
>> > retrieved with a little magnet. Anyway, remove the seat back, and then
>> > compress the seat and pull the fabric out of the little channel around
>> > the edge, as the fabric is held in under pressure. I had to swap out a
>> > fabric sheet which covered the springs, which was held in with hog
>> > rings, as well as the foam from my car. Put it back together, clean up
>> > the seat, the carpet along the edge, and bolt it back in. The passenger
>> > and driver's side seats use the same springs, so I went for the
>> > passenger side used seat to get the used springs. New springs are
>> > available, and I'll see in the next few years if I made the right
>> > decision by using the cheap used springs, rather than pop for the new
>> > ones. Feels good now, and no more metal ends popping against each other
>> > every time I sat down.
>> >
>> > Rob
>> > Garden Grove, CA
>> > ====
>> > On 9/1/12 7:28 PM, Aleph93 wrote:
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > Today, I dragged my wife off to the local PAP, since she re-decorated
>>> > > the front of her 240 Volvo, and we were able to get 2 new headlights
>>> > > (nice and clear ones), a grill and a piece of trim for her.
>>> > >
>>> > > There were no MB 123s at the Beach Blvd PAP, yet at the Katella PAP
>>> > > there was one MB 240D (123), so I grabbed the passenger seat, just to
>>> > > take the springs, and replace my broken ones. I might go back
>>> > > tomorrow, and get fenders and a hood for the Volvo, as it's all 1/2
>>> > > off this weekend. I don't want to replace those anytime soon, yet
>>> > > they'll be nice to have on hand when I do.
>>> > > http://www.pickyourpart.com/
>>> > >
>>> > > Rob
>>> > > Garden Grove, CA
>>> > >
