[diesel_mercedes] TD hydraulic suspension

 

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[diesel_mercedes] More on 1980 TD self leveling system.

 

The pencil test does work on the accumulators. The used ones I got didn't take much fluid and the pencil went in maybe an inch.  The old ones were full of fluid.  Pencil went all the way in. I flushed out the accumulators but didn't bleed the system. It's filthy. I'm assuming you must run the TD, loosen fittings & bleed till clear fluid runs out.  The fluid in my front vessel is very clean.  Back side not so much.  Is there any danger running with some air in the system? I'm assuming you must bleed in a few different places to get all the air out.  Any pointers appreciated.  Lawrence Rhodes...  

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[diesel_mercedes] RE: Cold Weather Start

 

Very good !

Almost zero blowby and it started right up .

I want the bumpers , mud flaps and some interior bits off this car .

-Nate



Brian Wrote :

I'm impressed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqVpUUeBzOw

brian from la verne

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[diesel_mercedes] RE: Glow Plug Relay

 


Nick ;


First thing is to get a volt meter and check the charging system as worn alternator brushes cause low charging & system voltage for a long time before it finally refuses to start .


Next , I'd hie my self off to the junkyard & look for a suspiciously clean glow plug relay , they're often replaced before giving up and junking the car ,horribly $pendy new , cheap as dirt used .


Then you can take the old one apart and hand polish the contacts & clean out the dirt & bugs , it'll prolly work fine again .


-Nate


Nick Asked :

1. Where can I find a latch for the glove box for 1984 300D? Tired of the globe box falling down. I do not need the part on the door itself, but the plastic piece that the latch catches on. . Can not find it online yet.
2. Recently my glow plug light comes on intermittently. Get in the car, turn key and no glow plugs. Crank the car, it tries to start or maybe starts and then light will come on. Next time I get in the car, light will come on. Then it will not. Fortunately we live in CA and car will usually start without it. But if I use the correct starting procedure (two glow plug cycles then start) when plugs are working, it fires up immediately. I believe it is not a light issue but the whole system. Where do you start on an intermittent issue.

thanks, Nick

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Sylvia - 1984 300SD - 300K/mi service + mileage check

 


One of the reasons Mechanics hate Customer supplied parts ! .

OTOH , I now don't trust but one or two Mechanics so I prefer to provide my own parts , I don't use Chinese crap , almost all OEM be it new or used .

Why tempt fate ? if a thing worked fine for 35 years , you can bet it's cheaper and I'll want to replace it with the same thing .

-Nate


Rob Wrote :

Quite a list of fixes.

Laughed at this one, I can hear the swearing:
"Install customer supplied emergency flasher switch (defective)"

Happy Motoring!

Rob
Garden Grove, CA


On 1/3/14, 3:31 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> Sylvia - 1984 300SD - 300K/mi service + mileage check
> Posted by:barton.fiske@... bartonfiske
> Date: Thu Jan 2, 2014 7:26 pm ((PST))
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> It's time I put some updates out here on Sylvia - as many of you know the odo has been busted for some time so I've been logging the amount of fuel going in and assuming an average of 22.5mpg ever since. Assuming those figures are correct, last month it was time for the 300,000 mile service. I've also mentioned a few other ailments, so I made a list, allocated a set budget and contacted my favorite Benzomatic automagician and begged for a few days of his time.....here's what got done....
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> Symptom: Engine won't shut off, glow plug light won't go off, battery draining...
>
> New vacuum pump ($394.00 + labor)
> New glow plug relay ($240 + labor)
>
> Quote from service invoice: "Re-tightened all 9 electrical pin bushings and terminals which were loose from improper removal/testing by non-qualified technician. Test individual glow plugs, replaced glow plug relay. Glow plug light now goes out normally"
>
> Complete Filter service & Fluid hot drain / fluid flush:
>
> Engine: Repl filter, seal ring + 8.5 qts Mobile1 5W-40 ESP: $100.05 + labor
> Trans: Repl: pan (warped), gasket, filter + 9QT fluid: $80.10 + labor
> Brake: Castrol GTMA, 1 Quart: $19.35 + labor
> Power Steering: filter + 3 quarts P/S fluid: $19.35 + labor
> Rear transaxle: Flush, fill w/ 2 Qts 75w/90 Syn lube: $33.78 + labor
> Coolant system: Drain, flush, 1.5 Gal Antifreeze/MB Blue: $52.95 + labor
> New radiator cap: $12.50
> Air filter: $38.25
> Fuel Filters: front/rear: $22.55 / $6.04
>
> Adjust/check all belts
> Inspect brakes, exhaust system, check tire wear and suspension prior to inspection
>
> Install customer supplied emergency flasher switch (defective)
> New emergency switch + turn signal / hazard relay: $47.50 + $114.00 + labor
>
> Driver side hood latch lubricated/adjusted (no charge!!)
>
> Install used exterior door handle pulls & locks (I can now lock my car again!)
>
> Repair corroded terminals on right rear tail light cluster, solder new bridge.
>
> After all the work above, I took it for a shakedown cruise from home to Boston to Providence and back home at an average speed of 65mph - 70mph....I was able to track the miles via GPS and got the best MPG Sylvia's ever clocked @ 27.5 MPG. I'm attributing that to the Mobil1 and less so to the shiny new trans and transaxle flushes. At this rate, if I get an extra 3-5 MPG, the various oils will more than pay for themselves.
>
> Still need to be done (prior to inspection on Feb 29, 2014 - hooray for LeapDay
>
> -Replace entire exhaust: $1600 including labor
>
> -Right front upper control arm: $750 including labor
>
> -Front end alignment: $75.00
>
> -Replace parking brake cables, shoes + pivot: $550 including labor
>
> -Replace front windshield and seals: $800
>
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> That's it for now, happy motoring...
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