Is there anything wrong with my Mercedes Benz?
What’s wrong with my Mercedes? Yes, Kent has seen it first hand. Don’t neglect this! Top problems for diesel owners. Kent recommends starting with the basics Don’t just ignore your turbo charger or major problems can occur!
What’s the problem with my 1968 Mercedes Benz?
This is very common and can happen to you if you own a 1968 to 1985 diesel Sometimes you just have to take a break from working on your diesel… 🙂 If you don’t look closely this one can be hard to find! If the car has been stored or not driven regularly plan on some problems – some may be hidden!
Why are the timing marks on my Mercedes not working?
Even low mileage gas Mercedes as Kent recently discovered. Sometimes they are really stuck on the shaft! You can do it with magnets! Now the timing marks don’t line up – What do I do!
When to diagnose a problem with a Mercedes?
Proper diagnosis is a must! Injectors do not last forever. Changing over to Monark nozzles can boost performance! Do it very soon unless you know it have been done within the last 50,000 miles. There are a number of reasons – don’t throw money at the problem – diagnose first!!!
When was the last Mercedes Benz 300sdl made?
Sokol says his car is “the last of the executive cars, the really beautiful cars” that Mercedes built. There were 5509 300SDL models built in 1987, yet the 300SDL was discontinued after the model year.
What kind of gas mileage does a Mercedes 300sdl get?
Mercedes is selling a 3.2-liter diesel S-Class in Europe that does 0 to 62 mph in 8.5 seconds and tops out at 141 mph, all while getting 29 mpg. For further evidence that driving a diesel doesn’t have to be boring, nor anything less than luxurious, American drivers can look to the 300SDL.
What kind of engine did the Mercedes 300SD have?
The diesel engine in the 1981 300SD escaped downsizing. The 3.0-liter five-cylinder turbodiesel introduced in the W116 chassis-based 1979 300SD—the world’s first turbocharged diesel car—remained. It featured a cast-iron block and head and made 120 hp at 4350 rpm and 170 lb-ft at 2400 rpm.
What was the wheelbase of a 1987 Mercedes Benz 300sdl?
The 300SDL had a 121.1-inch wheelbase, giving the 208.2-inch-long sedan some serious rear legroom. The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL pictured belongs to Stan Sokol. It has been lowered about three inches, the grille insert has been painted black and body-colored mirror housings have been mounted.
How much does it cost to repair a broken Mercedes tank?
If the break was clean and the tank still solid you can be repair it for less than $50. What Oil and Fitler to Use? How Often Should I Change It? Where is Your 1977 – 1985 Mercedes is Leaking Oil From?
What’s the problem with my Mercedes Benz brakes?
Shake, side pull, binding, grabbing, grinding, squealing, overheating and soft / hard pedal issues. Efficient and affordable pressure bleeding, system flush and fluid capture is here for all. A good soft fender cover is the BEST solution! This is not to be taken lightly! What Are Your Brakes Telling You?!
What happens if you don’t replace the donuts in your Mercedes?
Failure to replace the donuts could leave your exhaust dragging on the ground! This is what Kent uses and you can build it yourself! The odometer can lie. Don’t be fooled and make an expensive mistake!