Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Trouble going up hills with 1983 300CD

Yes, start with the 2 fuel filters and Startron for the bacteria slime.
I barely made it out of the woods when my filters were clogged, with a
max of 20mph. The windy roads may have loosened the slime. You may be
able to see black chunks in the primary fuel filter if it's clear.

Rob
'85 300D
Garden Grove, CA
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On 11/25/14 1:41 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
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1b. Re: Trouble going up hills with 1983 300CD
Posted by:corvallis@peoplepc.com wgilbert_99
Date: Mon Nov 24, 2014 5:29 am ((PST))

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

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Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 5:21 AM
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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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