[diesel_mercedes] Re: W123 240D Vacuum leak, then no vacuum at all.

 


It's because it's *NOT* a minor vacuum leak ! .

Fix it and the other slow leaks and all will be well again _and_ , the doors will self unlock in the morning.....

-Nate
Jonathan wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> Reporting in with an interesting problem. I have a 1977 240D. Recently I noticed a hissing sound coming from the black rubber conduit that runs between the driver's door and the front fender.
>
> I drove for a couple of week, the car would loose some vacuum sitting, say at work, but after driving a few miles it would build vacuum up again. Since then, the car has sat several weeks because I had a surgery on my leg. When I went out last Wednesday and today, the car start as normal but I noticed, after about ten minutes, the locks would not work and the ignition key would not stop the engine.
>
> Right now, the power locks don't work, the transmission and brakes work fine, but the trunk is locked while everything else is unlocked?
>
> Any ideas on why it would suddenly stop building vacuum after having a small leak and sitting for a while?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Johnathan
> 1977 240D, 224,780
> Mixed driving, 30mpg
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re : Pickup Trucks

 


Yes I know this but , it's a long bed and takes a lot of space to turn around ~ just to - day I had to reverse it to make a U - Turn in a divided four lane road.....

If it was a shortbed ,I'd not worry and just keep it as I *do* like it a lot .

Maybe I can donate it for a decent tax writeoff as it runs fine and has much new stuff on it ? .

-Nate
Rob wrote:
>
> Nate,
>
> You'll end up finding many uses for the truck.
>
> I sure have with my $500 Toyota truck.
>
> The MB is a much better ride though...
>
> I toyed with the idea of getting a trailer for my wives Volvo. :)
>
> Rob
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: BILSTEIN SHOCKS/ deal, craigs list SoCal

 


! ME ! .

Where's Placentia ? . sounds like a road trip might be in order....

-Nate
Rob wrote:
>
>
> Anyone need some BILSTEIN SHOCKS for their 300D, in SoCal?
>
> Looks like a deal on Craig's list.
> Ask if they're HD, that's the one's you want.
> not me// see below
>
> Rob
> Garden Grove, CA
> =====
>
>
>
> 300d Mercedes Shocks 300td 240d 300cd New - $100 (Placentia)
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
> Date: 2011-05-25, 3:01PM PDT
> Reply to: sale-xsna8-2402704150@...
> <mailto:sale-xsna8-2402704150@...?subject=300d%20Mercedes%20Shocks%20300td%20240d%20300cd%20New%20-%20%24100%20%28Placentia%29&body=%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Forangecounty.craigslist.org%2Fpts%2F2402704150.html%0A>
> ^[Errors when replying to ads?
> <http://www.craigslist.org/about/help/replying_to_posts>]
> ----------------------------------------------------------
>
> I had a 1985 300d sedan I bought shocks for then my car got in wreck.
> New shocks if you need all four then 100 bucks or make offer on pairs.
> Thanks
> Josh
> 714 499 4706
>
> MERCEDES BILSTEIN SHOCK S Front and rear.
> 230 240D 300D 300CD
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re : A Thought

 


Well yeah ;

I'd thought that part was _obvious_ some time ago .

The thing is : I like these older InLine 6 Banger trucks , as I was looking at a different one to purchase , I was offered a 1992 Chevy 1500 V-6 (ick) with all the basic trimmings , AC , PS & auto tranny , in VGC all for $1,500 , I didn't give it much thought .

I *did* see some older Mercedes' here & there on my trip , in Iforgetwhatstate I saw a clean white fintail parked outside a Mexican junkyard , hopefully it'll be saved .

-Nate
Brian wrote:
>
> dummy.
>
>  
> brian from la verne, ca
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Nate <vwnate1@...>
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 6:41 AM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] A Thought
>
>
>  
>
> As long as I'm sitting here in the cold & wet , I might as well ponder the wisdon of having purchased a $700 " cheap " truck that's needed over $3,000 worth of parts put into it , rather than paying the exorbitant price of $400 for a 100 % complete Mercedes trailer hitch with proper supports , electrical connections and even every single nut , bolt and washer carefully removed , and putting that on my 300CD and then enjoying a faster , quieter , smoother , _safer_ drive , with a radio that works and trunk space for tools & goodies.....
>
> NAH ! it was much more fun rebuilding an old truck I don't want to keep.
>
> Or , not =8-^ .
>
> -Nate
>

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RE: [diesel_mercedes] Re: W123 240D Vacuum leak, then no vacuum at all.

 

I would wager that one of the hard plastic tubes/lines running in that rubber conduit (where the hissing was coming from) has broken wide open.

Mark in Lakewood, CO

To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
From: aleph93@ca.rr.com
Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 21:24:12 +0000
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: W123 240D Vacuum leak, then no vacuum at all.

 

> Any ideas on why it would suddenly stop building vacuum after having a small leak and sitting for a while?

The leak got bigger.

The different vacuum systems are separated by one-way valves, so one leak might not take out the whole system just yet.
When you can, follow the vacuum lines and find the leak, usually the leak is at one of the rubber connections. If you have a vacuum tester it's easier.

Rob
'85 300D
Garden Grove, CA
=====

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "poscgrad" <poscgrad@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> Reporting in with an interesting problem. I have a 1977 240D. Recently I noticed a hissing sound coming from the black rubber conduit that runs between the driver's door and the front fender.
>
> I drove for a couple of week, the car would loose some vacuum sitting, say at work, but after driving a few miles it would build vacuum up again. Since then, the car has sat several weeks because I had a surgery on my leg. When I went out last Wednesday and today, the car start as normal but I noticed, after about ten minutes, the locks would not work and the ignition key would not stop the engine.
>
> Right now, the power locks don't work, the transmission and brakes work fine, but the trunk is locked while everything else is unlocked?
>
> Any ideas on why it would suddenly stop building vacuum after having a small leak and sitting for a while?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Johnathan
> 1977 240D, 224,780
> Mixed driving, 30mpg
>


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[diesel_mercedes] Re: W123 240D Vacuum leak, then no vacuum at all.

 


> Any ideas on why it would suddenly stop building vacuum after having a small leak and sitting for a while?

The leak got bigger.

The different vacuum systems are separated by one-way valves, so one leak might not take out the whole system just yet.
When you can, follow the vacuum lines and find the leak, usually the leak is at one of the rubber connections. If you have a vacuum tester it's easier.

Rob
'85 300D
Garden Grove, CA
=====

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "poscgrad" <poscgrad@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> Reporting in with an interesting problem. I have a 1977 240D. Recently I noticed a hissing sound coming from the black rubber conduit that runs between the driver's door and the front fender.
>
> I drove for a couple of week, the car would loose some vacuum sitting, say at work, but after driving a few miles it would build vacuum up again. Since then, the car has sat several weeks because I had a surgery on my leg. When I went out last Wednesday and today, the car start as normal but I noticed, after about ten minutes, the locks would not work and the ignition key would not stop the engine.
>
> Right now, the power locks don't work, the transmission and brakes work fine, but the trunk is locked while everything else is unlocked?
>
> Any ideas on why it would suddenly stop building vacuum after having a small leak and sitting for a while?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Johnathan
> 1977 240D, 224,780
> Mixed driving, 30mpg
>

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[diesel_mercedes] W123 240D Vacuum leak, then no vacuum at all.

 

Hi Everyone,

Reporting in with an interesting problem. I have a 1977 240D. Recently I noticed a hissing sound coming from the black rubber conduit that runs between the driver's door and the front fender.

I drove for a couple of week, the car would loose some vacuum sitting, say at work, but after driving a few miles it would build vacuum up again. Since then, the car has sat several weeks because I had a surgery on my leg. When I went out last Wednesday and today, the car start as normal but I noticed, after about ten minutes, the locks would not work and the ignition key would not stop the engine.

Right now, the power locks don't work, the transmission and brakes work fine, but the trunk is locked while everything else is unlocked?

Any ideas on why it would suddenly stop building vacuum after having a small leak and sitting for a while?

Thanks,

Johnathan
1977 240D, 224,780
Mixed driving, 30mpg

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Hitch/motorcycle

 

I'd go with BK on that one........way to much weight, and way to far back.

if you gotta to that, IMHO, you'd be way better off with a dolly or trailer
for the bike.

Not tellin ya what to do, though. Just my opinion.

good luck

Henry

----- Original Message -----
From: "briankk" <briankk@att.net>
To: <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, May 30, 2011 9:12 AM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Hitch/motorcycle

IMHO, bad idea, too much weight on the rear suspension/tires, and handling
would be weird, at least...

bk

--- On Sun, 5/29/11, Sean Collins <eirejam69@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Sean Collins <eirejam69@yahoo.com>
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Hitch/motorcycle
To: "diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Sunday, May 29, 2011, 9:55 PM

I was thinking of putting a class 3 hitch on my 240 d do that I could
put my motorcycle rack(sorta like those extra carrying cages for SUVs) so
that I can carry my 400 lb Buell on it! Any thoughts about hitches, springs
etc?Sean

"We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready to visit violence
upon those who would do us harm"-George Orwell
On May 29, 2011, at 18:44, "Lost but making good time."
<aldridgetony97@yahoo.com> wrote:

Nate, we keep thinking about putting a hitch on our 300D tow a small
rv trailer or a small flat deck trailer for getting supplies.

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:

>

>

> As long as I'm sitting here in the cold & wet , I might as well ponder the
> wisdon of having purchased a $700 " cheap " truck that's needed over
> $3,000 worth of parts put into it , rather than paying the exorbitant
> price of $400 for a 100 % complete Mercedes trailer hitch with proper
> supports , electrical connections and even every single nut , bolt and
> washer carefully removed , and putting that on my 300CD and then enjoying
> a faster , quieter , smoother , _safer_ drive , with a radio that works
> and trunk space for tools & goodies.....

>

> NAH ! it was much more fun rebuilding an old truck I don't want to keep.

>

> Or , not =8-^ .

>

> -Nate

>

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] A Thought

 

Nate,

You'll end up finding many uses for the truck.

I sure have with my $500 Toyota truck.

The MB is a much better ride though...

I toyed with the idea of getting a trailer for my wives Volvo. :)

Rob
'85 300D
Garden Grove, CA
==

On 5/30/11 1:15 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> A Thought
> Posted by: "Nate"vwnate1@yahoo.com vwnate1
> Date: Sun May 29, 2011 6:41 am ((PDT))
>
>
> As long as I'm sitting here in the cold& wet , I might as well ponder the wisdon of having purchased a $700 " cheap " truck that's needed over $3,000 worth of parts put into it , rather than paying the exorbitant price of $400 for a 100 % complete Mercedes trailer hitch with proper supports , electrical connections and even every single nut , bolt and washer carefully removed , and putting that on my 300CD and then enjoying a faster , quieter , smoother ,_safer_ drive , with a radio that works and trunk space for tools& goodies.....
>
> NAH ! it was much more fun rebuilding an old truck I don't want to keep.
>
> Or , not =8-^ .
>
> -Nate

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: A Thought

 

My kid put a hitch on one of our 240's. He pulled his snowmobile around in winter for rides with his friends. Max

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Lost but making good time." <aldridgetony97@...> wrote:
>
> Nate, we keep thinking about putting a hitch on our 300D tow a small rv trailer or a small flat deck trailer for getting supplies.
>
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > As long as I'm sitting here in the cold & wet , I might as well ponder the wisdon of having purchased a $700 " cheap " truck that's needed over $3,000 worth of parts put into it , rather than paying the exorbitant price of $400 for a 100 % complete Mercedes trailer hitch with proper supports , electrical connections and even every single nut , bolt and washer carefully removed , and putting that on my 300CD and then enjoying a faster , quieter , smoother , _safer_ drive , with a radio that works and trunk space for tools & goodies.....
> >
> > NAH ! it was much more fun rebuilding an old truck I don't want to keep.
> >
> > Or , not =8-^ .
> >
> > -Nate
> >
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: 240 blowing alternators

 

Usually, I need an alternator rather quickly when one dies. I have
> bought from PEP Boys, VIP auto, Advanced Auto, etc.

---If by saying this, you are meaning you need to get it working fast. Plugging in a regulator would be much faster than changing the whole thing. I agree with Nate about having two regulators, but $20? Really? Max
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Hitch/motorcycle

 

IMHO, bad idea, too much weight on the rear suspension/tires, and handling would be weird, at least...

bk

--- On Sun, 5/29/11, Sean Collins <eirejam69@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Sean Collins <eirejam69@yahoo.com>
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Hitch/motorcycle
To: "diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Sunday, May 29, 2011, 9:55 PM

 

I was thinking of putting a class 3 hitch on my 240 d do that I could put my motorcycle rack(sorta like those extra carrying cages for SUVs) so that I can carry my 400 lb Buell on it!  Any thoughts about hitches, springs etc?
Sean

"We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready to visit violence upon those who would do us harm"
-George Orwell 

On May 29, 2011, at 18:44, "Lost but making good time." <aldridgetony97@yahoo.com> wrote:

 

Nate, we keep thinking about putting a hitch on our 300D tow a small rv trailer or a small flat deck trailer for getting supplies.

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
>
>
> As long as I'm sitting here in the cold & wet , I might as well ponder the wisdon of having purchased a $700 " cheap " truck that's needed over $3,000 worth of parts put into it , rather than paying the exorbitant price of $400 for a 100 % complete Mercedes trailer hitch with proper supports , electrical connections and even every single nut , bolt and washer carefully removed , and putting that on my 300CD and then enjoying a faster , quieter , smoother , _safer_ drive , with a radio that works and trunk space for tools & goodies.....
>
> NAH ! it was much more fun rebuilding an old truck I don't want to keep.
>
> Or , not =8-^ .
>
> -Nate
>

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: A Thought

 

everything has manual valves ,like in Mad Max.

--- On Mon, 5/30/11, BStromsoe <bstromsoe@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: BStromsoe <bstromsoe@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: A Thought
To: "diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Monday, May 30, 2011, 9:58 AM

 
Just don't burn the house down, or blow the car up.
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: Nate Rector <tccservice111@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, May 30, 2011 7:23 AM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: A Thought

 
I will as I get it dailed in.Using it with WVO to get complete burn.

--- On Mon, 5/30/11, kipsinc <kipsinc@atlanticbb.net> wrote:

From: kipsinc <kipsinc@atlanticbb.net>
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: A Thought
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, May 30, 2011, 9:10 AM

 


--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Nate Rector <tccservice111@...> wrote:
>
> Well I spent my weekend rounding up parts for my homemade propane injection for my SD.This will be a instant 100 hp.

I have am curious about this propane brew ha ha. Let us know more, please!

Thanks,
Bill "aka kipsinc"

> no, he's real. I'm sure of it.
>
> Henry

> Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] A Thought
>
> dummy.
>
> brian from la verne, ca
>

>
> NAH ! it was much more fun rebuilding an old truck I don't want to keep.
>
> Or , not =8-^ .
>
> -Nate
>



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