sold my 3500 and used the money to by a 1993 Mercedes Benz 300D http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/4285406066.html Are you people still gonna talk to me or do I become outcast and Pariah? still got the 1500
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Sold my 3500....
- Thread starter Drago
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NVW
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Still in the loop, we all have secrets.
ak diesel driver
6.5 driver
looks like a nice car
schiker
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Ok course let us know how the car does over time especially any neat cross over Diesel info. I think there are several Benz forums and probably lots of info we wouldn't ordinarily see.
Will L.
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I hope you enjoy the new ride. That's what the "All other diesel" section is for, right?"
Since we bought our 87 300d just over 2 years ago with 125,000 on it: I had to change a couple of broken injector lines that a po's mechanic had not put back into vibration clamps, so they broke. I've added r12 -1 can each summer from a leaky fitting that got bent up. New tires all around and brake pads in the rear. iirc 2500 miles in that time. About to change a factory tie rod end that has a touch of play. People say they are expensive, until they own one. Even the parts are low price most of the time.
Do you still have the '95?
Since we bought our 87 300d just over 2 years ago with 125,000 on it: I had to change a couple of broken injector lines that a po's mechanic had not put back into vibration clamps, so they broke. I've added r12 -1 can each summer from a leaky fitting that got bent up. New tires all around and brake pads in the rear. iirc 2500 miles in that time. About to change a factory tie rod end that has a touch of play. People say they are expensive, until they own one. Even the parts are low price most of the time.
Do you still have the '95?
Should be a nice one. 5cyl?
tanman_2006
Just a farm kid...
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JayTheCPA
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Bad Tanner! BAD!!! :rofl: :haha:
HMMMM . . . A white one . . . In the Bimmer world, that usually meant that the dealer was in the 'dog house' as white was harder to sell.
Drago, Just do all the normal stuff (oil change, injector clearer, etc) and go from there; also start surfing on MB World. Give the paint a good wax as it will last a long time as long as it has some protection. At that age and mileage, chances are good that the seats will need new horsehair pads which are easy enough to replace, just use care not to rip the leather or MB Tex. As Will noted, take a good look inside the engine bay as chances are that if it looks like something is missing, it is.
A quick test on injector health is to see if will nail: engine stone cold and mid to heavy throttle. The earlier that nailing occurs (if it does at all) is a strong indicator that injector(s) need a rebuild. But again, surf MB World for any specifics.
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Looks like a OM602 2.5L 5 cylinder version.
JayTheCPA
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I'd start with an injector cleaner, some IP lube, bio-bor, and give it an Italian Tune-Up. Also, start searching on Benz World for any other things to do.
Hard to compare as a sound / audible analogy, but the Benz'ers used to call it nailing as it kind of sounds like a hammer hitting a nail when stuck in hardwood or a knot. Basically, start with the normal harmony that you hear from idle to cruise RPM and if a new / intermittent 'KANK KANK KANK KANK' type of sound occurs when the throttle is heavier, and disappears when lifting your foot off the throttle, this is nailing. The nailing sound is very distinctive compared to the normal clatter and tends to appear only when the engine is cold and under moderate to heavy throttle. Do not know if the turbo masks the nailing, but it was very distinctive in the NA engine.
While on the topic, might also check with the PO's regarding what they added to the fuel to compensate for ULSD, just so that you know whether / how to start planning any R&R.
JayTheCPA
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Maybe a drippy injector, maybe stretched throttle-to-transmission linkage, maybe both . . .
If the shifts feel like you are in a 70's - 80's era Cadillac, try adjusting the throttle linkage:
How to:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w12...542-transmission-adjustment-bowden-cable.html
Schematics:
http://www.w124performance.com/service/w124CD1/Program/Engine/103/30-1010.pdf
It does not take too much in the way of shortening or lengthening the linkage to get a noticeable difference in shift behavior. I'd start with checking the OE length and go from there. While checking out the linkage, see if any of the nubs are lose and replace if they are.
It was a combination of things, clogged fuel filters, dirty injectors/loose injector and a crack in the turbo wastegate vacuum line. the smoking on acceleration is nearly gone and I'm planning on changing the injectors. the tranny adjustments are still needed. It's quite drivable at the moment