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

 

Thanks everybody for the ideas. Once my leg is better, I will have to start doing some testing and replacing some vacuum tubing!
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
>
>
> 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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Re: [diesel_mercedes] towing 300td

 

On 5/31/2011 5:25 PM, BStromsoe wrote:

 
That is like six 300 lb football players.
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: Rick Hawkins Java <macjava@aol.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 12:49 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] towing 300td

 
Folks

my daughter and i just hauled a 1650 pound printing press from athens,
ga to memphis tn behind a 1982 300td (running on WVO)

most pickups wouldn't like that job

the trip was fairly uneventful
thanks,

xx rick
Rick Hawkins

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I certainly hope you had a trailer under it.

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[diesel_mercedes] Newbie with purchase question

 

Hello All

I am planing on buying two 1980's 300 turbo diesels. (One is for my wife.)

The plan is to use them as daily drivers, on waste oil, with a newer car as a backup vehicle.

There is a local 300SDL. Are parts much harder to find and more expensive than they are for the five cylinder cars?

thank you
Rodger

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: battery/headlight/alternator

 



--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, audiolaw@... wrote:
>
> Is the red 'charge' indicator light on the dash binnacle lighting? If
> not, the alternator is charging.
>
> You can not go by these charge lights. Most of the time I've learned they do no good at all when the alternator dies. Max

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] battery/headlight/alternator

 

Sometimes there are coincidences, sometimes we knock things loose or break things, and sometimes stuff just happens. I would start with the last thing you fixed, changed, repaired, etc. and look for the problem
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: c24052000 <jcrcpa@tx.rr.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 11:29 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] battery/headlight/alternator

 
I replaced the left front headlight last Thursday, on Saturday the battery was dead. Charged and was fine Sunday and Monday. car died in the drive thru this am. Jumped it and will probably have to jump it to get home tonight. I put in a sylvania super bright twice the price bulb. $19 vs $9 for the cheap one.

Anyone think of a reason the new bulb would drain the battery? or just coincidence.
The alternator is a little over a year old.
The battery is 10 months old.

If the battery checks out ok at wally's, I guess I will take it in and have the mech check the alternator.

Chuck



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Re: [diesel_mercedes] towing 300td

 

That is like six 300 lb football players.
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: Rick Hawkins Java <macjava@aol.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 12:49 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] towing 300td

 
Folks

my daughter and i just hauled a 1650 pound printing press from athens,
ga to memphis tn behind a 1982 300td (running on WVO)

most pickups wouldn't like that job

the trip was fairly uneventful
thanks,

xx rick
Rick Hawkins

www.javaphoto.com
www.javacycles.com
LETTERPRESSES FOR SALE
www.ricktheprinter.com

payment by all major credit cards or by paypal

Java Photo
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Athens, Georgia 30601



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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: battery/headlight/alternator

 

Chuck, 
 
    The light is a pretty simple circuit that glows when the battery is "charging" the alternator, instead of the alternator charging the battery.  If the light is OUT (dark) and the battery is connected, while the engine is running, that is an indication that the alternator is charging. 
 
    It sounds really silly, but it has happened in my benighted driving past that a "bad battery" was simply a battery low on water.  Always check that.  Always use only distilled water to top up the battery. 
 
    Good luck on the hunt. 
 
Tom 
 
 
In a message dated 5/31/2011 1:09:23 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jcrcpa@tx.rr.com writes:
Thanks Tom,

Does the light glow if the regulator is bad? I will check on my drive tonight. I think I am praying for a bad battery. But I will check the wiring to the headlight, to see if I pinched, pulled, or otherwise caused a short.

It started in the AM, but not after I stopped for breakfast. I will say the lights, radio, and air were still on when I tried the restart. But the 40 miles at 70 mph should have charged the battery even more. I will check and report back tomorrow.

Chuck

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: battery/headlight/alternator

 

Thanks Tom,

Does the light glow if the regulator is bad? I will check on my drive tonight. I think I am praying for a bad battery. But I will check the wiring to the headlight, to see if I pinched, pulled, or otherwise caused a short.

It started in the AM, but not after I stopped for breakfast. I will say the lights, radio, and air were still on when I tried the restart. But the 40 miles at 70 mph should have charged the battery even more. I will check and report back tomorrow.

Chuck

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, audiolaw@... wrote:
>
> Is the red 'charge' indicator light on the dash binnacle lighting? If
> not, the alternator is charging.
>
> So it sounds as if you must have a drain somewhere. The Sylvania
> super brite bulbs aren't your problem - I run those and they are just
> conventional bulbs. As long as the circuit shuts off, they cause no drain. IF the
> circuit doesn't shut off, they stay lit, so you would see it.
>
> If it is draining while parked, that also doesn't suggest an
> alternator problem.
>
> With the car off, you can pull the fuses. See which one sparks as you
> take it in and out. That indicates a 'hot' circuit (drain on the
> battery). That may help you figure out what's happening.
>
> You may discover that a wire has worn through and is draining the
> battery. Depends on the age of the car and maintenance (which you didn't
> mention). Sometimes these things are obvious. Sometimes they would flummox
> Houdini.
>
> Tom
>
>
>
> In a message dated 5/31/2011 11:29:31 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
> jcrcpa@... writes:
>
>
>
>
> I replaced the left front headlight last Thursday, on Saturday the battery
> was dead. Charged and was fine Sunday and Monday. car died in the drive
> thru this am. Jumped it and will probably have to jump it to get home tonight.
> I put in a sylvania super bright twice the price bulb. $19 vs $9 for the
> cheap one.
>
> Anyone think of a reason the new bulb would drain the battery? or just
> coincidence.
> The alternator is a little over a year old.
> The battery is 10 months old.
>
> If the battery checks out ok at wally's, I guess I will take it in and
> have the mech check the alternator.
>
> Chuck
>

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[diesel_mercedes] towing 300td

 

Folks

my daughter and i just hauled a 1650 pound printing press from athens,
ga to memphis tn behind a 1982 300td (running on WVO)

most pickups wouldn't like that job

the trip was fairly uneventful
thanks,

xx rick
Rick Hawkins

www.javaphoto.com
www.javacycles.com
LETTERPRESSES FOR SALE
www.ricktheprinter.com

payment by all major credit cards or by paypal

Java Photo
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215 Bryan Street
Athens, Georgia 30601

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] battery/headlight/alternator

 

    Is the red 'charge' indicator light on the dash binnacle lighting?  If not, the alternator is charging. 
 
    So it sounds as if you must have a drain somewhere.  The Sylvania super brite bulbs aren't your problem - I run those and they are just conventional bulbs.  As long as the circuit shuts off, they cause no drain.  IF the circuit doesn't shut off, they stay lit, so you would see it. 
 
    If it is draining while parked, that also doesn't suggest an alternator problem. 
 
    With the car off, you can pull the fuses.  See which one sparks as you take it in and out.  That indicates a 'hot' circuit (drain on the battery).  That may help you figure out what's happening. 
 
    You may discover that a wire has worn through and is draining the battery.  Depends on the age of the car and maintenance (which you didn't mention).  Sometimes these things are obvious.  Sometimes they would flummox Houdini. 
 
Tom
 
 
In a message dated 5/31/2011 11:29:31 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jcrcpa@tx.rr.com writes:
 

I replaced the left front headlight last Thursday, on Saturday the battery was dead. Charged and was fine Sunday and Monday. car died in the drive thru this am. Jumped it and will probably have to jump it to get home tonight. I put in a sylvania super bright twice the price bulb. $19 vs $9 for the cheap one.

Anyone think of a reason the new bulb would drain the battery? or just coincidence.
The alternator is a little over a year old.
The battery is 10 months old.

If the battery checks out ok at wally's, I guess I will take it in and have the mech check the alternator.

Chuck

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[diesel_mercedes] battery/headlight/alternator

 

I replaced the left front headlight last Thursday, on Saturday the battery was dead. Charged and was fine Sunday and Monday. car died in the drive thru this am. Jumped it and will probably have to jump it to get home tonight. I put in a sylvania super bright twice the price bulb. $19 vs $9 for the cheap one.

Anyone think of a reason the new bulb would drain the battery? or just coincidence.
The alternator is a little over a year old.
The battery is 10 months old.

If the battery checks out ok at wally's, I guess I will take it in and have the mech check the alternator.

Chuck

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Re : A Thought

 

in Iforgetwhatstate I saw a clean white fintail parked outside a Mexican junkyard , hopefully it'll be saved .

--UGH- o, on a two state tour, you forgot which state? You better get home. Max

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Digest Number 4825

 

Nate,

Placentia is by Fullerton (OC)
57/ 91 frwys

Yes, a MB trip might be in order.

Call and make sure they're HDs.

Rob
==

On 5/31/11 1:16 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> 6a. Re: BILSTEIN SHOCKS/ deal, craigs list SoCal
> Posted by: "Nate"vwnate1@yahoo.com vwnate1
> Date: Mon May 30, 2011 10:13 pm ((PDT))
>
>
> ! 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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