Can a Mercedes 300D diesel be taken care of?
If you can find one that has been taken care of, sure. Definitely take it by your Mercedes mechanic and get it checked out before buying. It seems like every 300 diesel that I see has a black streak up the back and a perpetual cloud floating behind it.
When did the Mercedes 300D turbodiesel come out?
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How does a Mercedes diesel engine shut off?
Proper diagnosis is a must! On older Mercedes diesel engines models: 1975 to 1976 115 chassis 300D, all 123, 126, 201 and 124 chassis diesels from 1977 to 1993 the engine shutoff is controlled by vacuum (not electrical). An engine driven pump supplies vacuum to the system and a vacuum operated shutoff valve shuts fuel off inside the injection pump.
Where does the vacuum go on a Mercedes 300D?
In all Mercedes diesel engines from the first 300D in 1975 up to the mid 1990’s, vacuum (suction) is used to turn the engine off – not electricity! In simple terms – there is a valve mounted on the rear or side of the diesel fuel injection pump. This valve has an arm attached to it that goes down inside the pump.
If you can find one that has been taken care of, sure. Definitely take it by your Mercedes mechanic and get it checked out before buying. It seems like every 300 diesel that I see has a black streak up the back and a perpetual cloud floating behind it.
Is it bad to replace vacuum line on Mercedes 300D?
The vacuum lines become old and brittle with age and can cause all sorts of gremlins from door locks to engine shut off. Fortunately the vacuum system is (relatively) easy to diagnose and repair. Vacuum lines, elbows and T’s are easy to replace. Even if the vacuum pump is worn out, it’s not a bad repair.
Is the Mercedes 300D Turbo a good car?
The 300D turbo diesel is, in my opinion, the pinnacle of the 123 line. At it’s core is it’s basic engineering and it’s simplicity. These cars do not have all the whiz bang technology of the later models. Just a rock solid body and engine combination that can easily last a half million miles with basic maintenance.
How many miles does a Mercedes 300D have?
I don’t know how many miles this car has, but you need to start paying attention to the automatic transmission in the 200-300K mile range (I replaced mine at about 275K miles, about $3-4K for a good rebuilt), be aware of any “flaring” between shifts. Also, verify that the car has no rust, do not buy a rusty car for any price.
Why is my Mercedes-Benz C class heater not working?
If not, then you have a problem. On some early models of the W204 (early 2008 in particular) this was a big problem because the box which the blower is mounted in had no drain holes. Snow and ice buildup can freeze the motor to the point where the fan won’t turn at all. You can manually rotate the fan to get it moving temporarily.
What to do if your heater motor won’t work?
Options for repairing it yourself and saving big $$$. If your heater motor won’t come on, first check your fuse or relay. If you are not sure if the switches are the problem, we recommend you get the covers off and power the motor directly with a 12 volt power source.
What kind of heater does a Mercedes 124 have?
For all Mercedes 124 chassis cars from 1986 up to 1993 ONLY. This includes the 260E, 300E, 300D, 300CE, 300TE, and 400E Fits all Mercedes 126 chassis cars from 1981 to 1991. This includes the 300SD, 380SE, 380SEL, 500SE, 500SEL, 300SDL, 420SEL, 560SEL, 300SE, 300SEL, 380SEC, 500SEC, 560SEC.
Why is my C230 Komp heater not working?
C230 Komp blower has been off and on since last year, and only working on 5 when it did. Worked fine over summer. Now that it is cold, it stopped for the most part. Read the threads here….pulled cover off from under passenger foot well and access the blower motor and wiring. Wiggled wires and checked connections and that did the trick.
How to order Mercedes Benz 300TD Genuine Parts?
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The 300D turbo diesel is, in my opinion, the pinnacle of the 123 line. At it’s core is it’s basic engineering and it’s simplicity. These cars do not have all the whiz bang technology of the later models. Just a rock solid body and engine combination that can easily last a half million miles with basic maintenance.
I don’t know how many miles this car has, but you need to start paying attention to the automatic transmission in the 200-300K mile range (I replaced mine at about 275K miles, about $3-4K for a good rebuilt), be aware of any “flaring” between shifts. Also, verify that the car has no rust, do not buy a rusty car for any price.