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Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-04-2017, 03:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 27,887
Posted By Caduceus
Hi guys, Sorry to resurrect an old thread,...

Hi guys,

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I've rejoined the 123 family and have been having a ball replacing everything I can now that I have a 300cd as a hobby instead of a daily driver.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-30-2011, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,799
Posted By Caduceus
Sorry for bringing this thread back up I just...

Sorry for bringing this thread back up I just wanted to clarify a couple things for people.

1: Sealing the cap is a good idea for reducing oil seepage into the rest of the air cleaner and I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-28-2011, 11:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,088
Posted By Caduceus
Yup, Positive. The clutch/pulley had a massive...

Yup, Positive. The clutch/pulley had a massive impact mark/dent in it from a chunk of the balancer.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-28-2011, 04:17 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,088
Posted By Caduceus
I drove my 123 for years and years with no such...

I drove my 123 for years and years with no such problem. Until one day I was driving at highway speed and the Harmonic balancer self destructed, taking with it my brand new ac compressor, and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-26-2009, 11:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 992
Posted By Caduceus
Yeah....you bought a w123 :P Other than that...

Yeah....you bought a w123 :P

Other than that I don't know. :o
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-19-2009, 08:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,808
Posted By Caduceus
With metric bolts 12.9 is the bolt grade. I don't...

With metric bolts 12.9 is the bolt grade. I don't believe that is the size of the bolt in question. Every time I remove a bolt from my car I replace it with grade 12.9 because that is awesome.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2009, 04:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 900
Posted By Caduceus
Unhappy She Died....

I was driving on the highway the other night when my vibration damper (main) pulley self destructed taking with it the a/c compressor, and the front of the crankshaft.

I am waiting on the dealer...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-21-2009, 02:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,226
Posted By Caduceus
Perhaps you meant ANSA....it was a good laugh...

Perhaps you meant ANSA....it was a good laugh though thank you!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-20-2009, 02:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,226
Posted By Caduceus
Just to clarify are you talking about the...

Just to clarify are you talking about the resonator in the middle of the system or the muffler at the rear?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2009, 10:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,145
Posted By Caduceus
+1....so old it looks like motor oil.

+1....so old it looks like motor oil.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-20-2009, 03:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,303
Posted By Caduceus
I just saw a wrecked (Obvious t-bone) SD in the...

I just saw a wrecked (Obvious t-bone) SD in the calgary pick-n-pull about 2 weeks ago, I knew I should have just grabbed the whole engine/tranny combo but had no vehicle to pick it up in.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-29-2008, 01:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,620
Posted By Caduceus
Now just imagine how strong a 300GD transformer...

Now just imagine how strong a 300GD transformer would be!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-29-2008, 01:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,120
Posted By Caduceus
Not by the advice of any amsoil salesman (I don't...

Not by the advice of any amsoil salesman (I don't know any) but by my own prerogative when i got my 300 I filled up my diff with severe gear 75w-90, flushed the tranny with who knows how many quarts...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-23-2008, 10:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,634
Posted By Caduceus
I know I can hear mine making a boiling sound if...

I know I can hear mine making a boiling sound if you listen closely to the passenger side of the motor about 10 seconds after i plug it in. My friend's 300 sounds the same. Thats how I know it is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-23-2008, 12:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,117
Posted By Caduceus
I found the source of the rundown was a...

I found the source of the rundown was a combination of the interior light left on, and my "autosensing" powered subwoofer must have had a stuck relay or something because it wasn't shutting off. I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-23-2008, 12:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,117
Posted By Caduceus
It was -23f(-31c) In Calgary for a few days when...

It was -23f(-31c) In Calgary for a few days when this happened.

On a side note the car is running again and I found out I have a block heater just didn't have a cord so now it is wired inline with...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-21-2008, 11:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,905
Posted By Caduceus
http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/fail-o...

http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/fail-owned-eharmony-online-dating-fail.jpg

hahaha
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-21-2008, 11:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,117
Posted By Caduceus
Unhappy Bad Day...

So I went out to my car this morning and I guess I left one of the interior lights on last night so it was completely dead. It is so cold here too that when I sat in my drivers seat I cracked the tex...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2008, 07:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,950
Posted By Caduceus
I wired a snap-on battery tender under my dash...

I wired a snap-on battery tender under my dash with a 120v relay to make contact when the car is plugged in. As soon as it's unplugged the relay opens and the battery tender is disconnected from the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2008, 01:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,406
Posted By Caduceus
This is what I have to drive in 8 months of the...

This is what I have to drive in 8 months of the year and it's AWESOME!
Plus 6 cases of my *special* traction aid.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2008, 12:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,853
Posted By Caduceus
I keep this in my pocket. It has a little tip on...

I keep this in my pocket. It has a little tip on the end that you squirt into the lock. Works great and keeps it lubed up and water free for a few weeks. I used to keep it in my centre console until...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2008, 12:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,950
Posted By Caduceus
No garage and no block heater I keep a battery...

No garage and no block heater I keep a battery tender hooked into my battery to keep it warm overnight. I started my car in -30c (-22f) in a few seconds of cranking after it has been sitting for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-02-2008, 07:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,008
Posted By Caduceus
Remove The ALDA and let it hang there....just as...

Remove The ALDA and let it hang there....just as a test.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-01-2008, 08:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,044
Posted By Caduceus
I also use Amsoil atf. It's way thinner than p.s....

I also use Amsoil atf. It's way thinner than p.s. fluid as far as I have noticed but I have had no issues whatsoever. I really don't think it matters what you use. I just chose atf because it seems...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-22-2008, 12:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,584
Posted By Caduceus
I'd trust the people who have an interest in...

I'd trust the people who have an interest in these cars (The insurance companies) To do their own testing. ;)

IIHS Crash-Test Ratings*
2007 Toyota Yaris
Frontal
Overall ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-21-2008, 12:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,584
Posted By Caduceus
http://www.forbes.com/2007/07/26/cars-dangerous-tw...

http://www.forbes.com/2007/07/26/cars-dangerous-twenty-forbeslife-cx_bh_0726cars_slide_6.html?thisSpeed=20000
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-20-2008, 02:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,560
Posted By Caduceus
I've taken my 123 down roads with over a foot of...

I've taken my 123 down roads with over a foot of fresh undisturbed snow, and driven it thorough 2 Calgary winters now and have to say apart from starting on polished snow (at some intersections) the...
Forum: Diesel Performance Tuning 11-19-2008, 12:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,725
Posted By Caduceus
No way.....I can't believe it but I mounted those...

No way.....I can't believe it but I mounted those exact same horns in the exact same way in my 300d. I guess it is just naturally the best place to put those.....that is so weird.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2008, 10:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,481
Posted By Caduceus
Mine does the exact same thing. Pegs when I use...

Mine does the exact same thing. Pegs when I use the horn. Don't know why though....i'll look into the ground issue.

BTW I Also Have the new digital tach amp, not the old garbage can one (Mine...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2008, 04:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,198
Posted By Caduceus
Umm duh....Haven't you seen the ads?! Turn a...

Umm duh....Haven't you seen the ads?! Turn a junkyard car into a brand new benz!!this is all you need to make the car new again :P
...
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