Is this a Mercedes mechanic?
The E service covers all that, filters, retorque the head, valve adjustment, etc.
Filters should be changed yearly, especially for a car that is stored. Hopefully
stored with the wheels off the ground.
If not a MB mechanic, find a good independent one in your area.
Check the valves. How is the vac pump? If the seal is leaking it will cause all sorts
of problems, the hoses, brake servo, etc.
Change the filters and do a Diesel purge. Then change the filters again.
Let us know the results.
From: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com [mailto:diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 5:30 AM
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [diesel_mercedes] Trouble going up hills with 1983 300CD
I don’t have a specific part to look at, but …start cheapest and easiest to look at and go up to more expensive. Fuel filters are a good place to start. I’ve heard that diesel can grow bacteria. Consider some fuel additive per Nate’s experiences. Valve adjustments …per Nate. Bill in Oregon
From: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com [mailto:diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 5:21 AM
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Trouble going up hills with 1983 300CD
I have been a fan of this group since nearly its inception, but this is the first time I have had the need for some advice.
I am a one owner of the vehicle and it has served me well for about 145,000 miles.
Nine years ago, I left the USA to work as a missionary/English teacher for the United Methodist Church in Prague, Czech Republic.
Each year since 2006, I have returned to the USA, picked up the car from its heated storage garage, and traveled around the USA for about 6 weeks and 5,000 miles. Then the car goes back to storage, and I head back to Prague.
During this time, I have had annual oil and filter replacements. a brake job, a new battery, a new water pump, and a new radiator.
Last year, I noticed that when I went up a hill on the Interstate in the Tennessee mountains, I experienced a lack of power. I could not get above 55 mph. In the past 70+ was not a problem. Otherwise, the car runs great.
My mechanic gives the car a quick once over each year, and that's about it.
I don't think the fuel line filters have been replaced in the past 9 years Is replacing these filters where I should begin? If so, how many filters are there?
Are there other things I should do or ask my mechanic to look for?
I will arrive back in the USA in two weeks. The first thing I'll do is take the car to my mechanic. Any advice on where he should begin, would certainly be appreciated.
Ray Wilck
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