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Forum: Tech Help

07-31-2003, 09:47 AM

Replies: 16

Need advice on buying an S series - used

Views: 2,700

Posted By Cisco

Thanks for the advise guys. I was under the...

Thanks for the advise guys. I was under the impression that MB with diesel engines are more reliable than gasoline.

Forum: Tech Help

07-30-2003, 03:24 PM

Replies: 16

Need advice on buying an S series - used

Views: 2,700

Posted By Cisco

Once you drive a MB, your taste change for ever....

Once you drive a MB, your taste change for ever. I'm planning to replace my 83 300SD sometime in the Spring. I want to spend about 20-22K. I was considering buying a new Toyota Camry. However, I've...

Forum: Tech Help

02-24-2003, 02:46 PM

Replies: 28

Fuel/Gas prices around the world.

Views: 2,477

Posted By Cisco

Fuel Price

Here in NYC I paid US $1.75 for regular gasoline and $1.99 for diesel. That is for a US galon.

Forum: Tech Help

10-28-2002, 02:56 PM

Replies: 11

mobil 1 diesel oil change intervals

Views: 2,214

Posted By Cisco

Oil Change

I change the oil on my 300SD every 2,500k-3,000. Are you saying that it is not neccesary to change the oil that often?

Forum: Tech Help

03-20-2002, 10:25 AM

Replies: 9

Wrong Fuel

Views: 992

Posted By Cisco

Wrong Fuel

In this case transmission fluid served as a detergent and made the diesel thicker. I put the transmission fluid while the fuel thank had a considerable amount of gasoline. However, the mechanic...

Forum: Tech Help

03-14-2002, 03:13 PM

Replies: 9

Wrong Fuel

Views: 992

Posted By Cisco

Solved!

My problem was resolved!:) . My mechanic emptied the tank, changed the fuel filters and oil. It looks like the car is running normal again. Thank you for your advise.

Forum: Tech Help

03-07-2002, 04:09 PM

Replies: 9

Wrong Fuel

Views: 992

Posted By Cisco

I will put the transmission fluid in the fuel...

I will put the transmission fluid in the fuel tank and let the mechanic do the rest. I am taking no chance this time. I will post the outcome. Thanks

Forum: Tech Help

03-07-2002, 03:32 PM

Replies: 9

Wrong Fuel

Views: 992

Posted By Cisco

I normally replace the filters and change the oil...

I normally replace the filters and change the oil in my car. I take it to the mechanic if I need to fix something. The procedure suggested by my mechanic is no different from what I have done in the...

Forum: Tech Help

03-07-2002, 03:20 PM

Replies: 9

Wrong Fuel

Views: 992

Posted By Cisco

Thanks for your quick response. I finally...

Thanks for your quick response. I finally contacted my MB mechanic. He suggested filling up the tank with diesel, replacing all fuel filters and putting a quart of transmission fluid in the fuel...

Forum: Tech Help

03-07-2002, 12:00 PM

Replies: 9

Wrong Fuel

Views: 992

Posted By Cisco

Wrong Fuel

Help! Last night a gas attendant put five gallons of gasoline on my diesel car. What makes this story even more tragic is that the tank was almost empty at the time. I drove the car for about three...

Forum: Tech Help

02-19-2001, 11:02 AM

Replies: 3

Aligment

Views: 947

Posted By Cisco

Thank you all for your tips. I realized that I...

Thank you all for your tips. I realized that I have not try Midas yet. I'm off today guess were I'm heading?

Forum: Tech Help

02-18-2001, 04:53 PM

Replies: 7

Wheel Alignment

Views: 1,484

Posted By Cisco

Thank you both for your reply. Peter. I'm sorry...

Thank you both for your reply. Peter. I'm sorry for not getting the information soon enough. I hope the weekend went well. My car is a 1983 300SD Turbo Diesel (126 Chasis). If you can get the specs...

Forum: Tech Help

02-16-2001, 03:26 PM

Replies: 7

Wheel Alignment

Views: 1,484

Posted By Cisco

I recently repaired the front end of my baby...

I recently repaired the front end of my baby (1983 300SD). After replacing all the parts, the difference is very noticeable. My problem is, however, that I cannot find a local shop that can do a...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

01-28-2001, 01:05 PM

Replies: 2

Rims

Views: 827

Posted By Cisco

Thanks for your reply Chirag. Can I safely assume...

Thanks for your reply Chirag. Can I safely assume that I should not have any problems if I replace my rims from a 14" to a 15"?

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

01-25-2001, 02:22 PM

Replies: 2

Rims

Views: 827

Posted By Cisco

I have a ‘83 300SD that uses the original 14”...

I have a ‘83 300SD that uses the original 14” rims. However, I’m planning to replace those rims with the 15” rims that are normally used by the newer 300SDL –1986 to 1992- models years. It seems that...

Forum: Tech Help

05-29-2000, 10:57 AM

Replies: 14

Buying an '85 (or earlier) 300D

Views: 2,093

Posted By Cisco

I paid 4k a year ago for my 83 300SD. The car had...

I paid 4k a year ago for my 83 300SD. The car had only one owner and 137K miles. The interior is in top condition, however, I just spend 2,800 on a new paint job and expecting to spend an additional...

Forum: Tech Help

03-03-2000, 08:29 AM

Replies: 10

Dont start/shut off in cold temperatue

Views: 956

Posted By Cisco

I just found a good Europeam diesel mechanic....

I just found a good Europeam diesel mechanic. Sice he has a long watting line, the earliest that I can bring my car will be in a week from today. However, all the recomendations and suggestions that...

Forum: Tech Help

03-03-2000, 08:15 AM

Replies: 10

High vs Low octane diesel

Views: 3,396

Posted By Cisco

Thanks guys. A diesel mechanic told me that the...

Thanks guys. A diesel mechanic told me that the premium diesel is mainly for the newer diesel engines. He also indicated that my car would actually run more efficient with the 40 octane diesel since...

Forum: Tech Help

02-28-2000, 09:21 PM

Replies: 10

High vs Low octane diesel

Views: 3,396

Posted By Cisco

Definitely octane. I went back to the gas station...

Definitely octane. I went back to the gas station to make sure and it says “Premium Diesel” with and octane of 50. I’ll follow your recommendation and continue using the lower octane fuel. Thank you...

Forum: Tech Help

02-28-2000, 09:09 PM

Replies: 10

Dont start/shut off in cold temperatue

Views: 956

Posted By Cisco

Thanks for the input. Yesterday I tested the...

Thanks for the input. Yesterday I tested the plugs that actually heat the diesel (the plugs that look like the spark plugs). I conducted the test with a light tester and each plug had electricity. I...

Forum: Tech Help

02-25-2000, 09:29 AM

Replies: 10

High vs Low octane diesel

Views: 3,396

Posted By Cisco

I have a 83 300SD Turbo Diesel. The owner’s...

I have a 83 300SD Turbo Diesel. The owner’s manual recommends using diesel 1. The problem is that we do not have D1 here in NYC but we do have D2. Just recently, a gas station in my area started to...

Forum: Tech Help

02-25-2000, 09:06 AM

Replies: 10

Dont start/shut off in cold temperatue

Views: 956

Posted By Cisco

David. I recalibrated the valves a few months...

David. I recalibrated the valves a few months ago. Afted the calibration, I noticed that the cold start vecame smoother than before. However, I've never check the engine compression.
The light for...

Forum: Tech Help

02-15-2000, 05:31 PM

Replies: 10

Dont start/shut off in cold temperatue

Views: 956

Posted By Cisco

Thanks for the input. I'll tell my mechanic to...

Thanks for the input. I'll tell my mechanic to check those things that you pointed out for me.

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Forum: Tech Help

02-14-2000, 10:58 PM

Replies: 4

WATT wattage is the block heater???

Views: 807

Posted By Cisco

In my own experince, I can tell you that 400W...

In my own experince, I can tell you that 400W seems to be correct. However, you might need to plug it in for more than two to three hours. My car requires at least six hours if the temperature is in...

Forum: Tech Help

02-14-2000, 10:20 PM

Replies: 10

Dont start/shut off in cold temperatue

Views: 956

Posted By Cisco

Hi Everybody! I have not visited this site in a...

Hi Everybody! I have not visited this site in a long time because my computer died. However, I just replaced my computer and I’m glad to be back. That is not the case, however, with my baby (83 300SD...

Forum: Tech Help

10-19-1999, 11:31 AM

Replies: 1

Valve adjustment

Views: 1,065

Posted By Cisco

I recently calibrated the valves on my 83 300SD...

I recently calibrated the valves on my 83 300SD Turbo Diesel. I obtained all the calibration information here. The engine is runnig much better and it is easier to start it in the cold weather. The...

Forum: Tech Help

10-05-1999, 09:18 AM

Replies: 2

Valve Adjustment

Views: 922

Posted By Cisco

I was completely uninformed on this matter....

I was completely uninformed on this matter. Thanks for the input. I'll have a project for the weekend.

Forum: Tech Help

10-05-1999, 09:16 AM

Replies: 2

Valve Adjustment

Views: 841

Posted By Cisco

I'm glad that I did not proceed with the...

I'm glad that I did not proceed with the calibration because it was going to be wrong. Thanks for your input.

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Forum: Tech Help

10-04-1999, 01:27 PM

Replies: 2

Valve Adjustment

Views: 841

Posted By Cisco

I need to adjust the valves on my 1983 300SD...

I need to adjust the valves on my 1983 300SD Trubo Diesel. My friend and I removed the valves cover and measured the current calibration. What we found was that all the valves were adjusted at...

Forum: Tech Help

10-04-1999, 01:26 PM

Replies: 2

Valve Adjustment

Views: 922

Posted By Cisco

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