How to remove guide rod from Mercedes Benz?
Loosen the front wheel bolts. Raise and support the front end. Remove the front tire. Remove the spring, special spring compressor required. Remove the lower shock absorber bolts. Separate the lower ball joint from the lower control arm. Mark the position, and remove the Eccentric Pin from the lower control arm.
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.
How to fix the lower control arm on a Mercedes?
Use a floor jack to press the inner lower control arm into the body. Use a large tapered punch to align the Eccentric Pin body holes with the lower control arm. Install the new Eccentric Pin into the lower control arm, align it to the mark and tighten.
What should I know about my Mercedes 300D?
Good compression is paramount on a diesel engine. These cars use vacuum extensively. 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.
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.
Good compression is paramount on a diesel engine. These cars use vacuum extensively. 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.
How can I tell if my Mercedes 300d is rust free?
Start with a vehicle that has a rust free body and under carriage. Next, run a compression test on all five cylinders. Good compression is paramount on a diesel engine. These cars use vacuum extensively. The vacuum lines become old and brittle with age and can cause all sorts of gremlins from door locks to engine shut off.
How much does it cost to repair a Mercedes 300D?
Plan on spending about $500 if the cruise control isn’t working correctly. Also, be aware that they require valve adjustments every 15K miles (about $150 each). Expect to spend in the $5-10K range for a good driver (not a show car), and don’t be surprised if it costs you about $1000 per year for the usual “old car nits.”