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Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-21-2007, 02:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,129
Posted By tcane
Ryan Z: Sorry no part numbers as the...

Ryan Z:

Sorry no part numbers as the invoice was thrown away a while back. As I recall, I searched the McMaster-Carr web site using search terms like noise reduction, sound reduction, etc. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-17-2002, 11:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,310
Posted By tcane
ATLD: I was busy and overlooked info on...

ATLD:

I was busy and overlooked info on installing the balancer plate (M-B term for harmonic balancer). You need to look up an old post by me in response to a question by Larry Bible on the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-17-2002, 01:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,310
Posted By tcane
The Haynes manual has a good R&R procedure with...

The Haynes manual has a good R&R procedure with the minimum number of special tools needed (I've done this several times). I will add this because Haynes does cover it but can be overlooked - the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-17-2002, 01:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,173
Posted By tcane
Jim (Anon): Your second set of pics is...

Jim (Anon):

Your second set of pics is better for seeing the valves. The first set made it look like there was damage, not present in the second set. However, a bent valve may not be apparent...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-17-2002, 11:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,234
Posted By tcane
Feel for a button on the back of the seat. The...

Feel for a button on the back of the seat. The button is underneath the fabric. Push on the button at the same time pulling the headrest up to remove it.

Good Luck!
Tom
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-16-2002, 12:54 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,173
Posted By tcane
Anon: A quick reply because I have to be...

Anon:

A quick reply because I have to be someplace soon.

Great pics. Looks like #3 intake valve has a big nick in it - is this so (did something enter the engine and cause the chain to break...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-16-2002, 11:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 972
Posted By tcane
Congrats on becoming a diesel M-B owner! Enjoy...

Congrats on becoming a diesel M-B owner! Enjoy your "new" benz! The repair CD's do not have the owner's manual, eBay is the place to find one along with the Haynes and M-B repair manuals. The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-16-2002, 11:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,277
Posted By tcane
I second and totally agree with Larry's...

I second and totally agree with Larry's suggestions. An R4 compressor should be an R4 compressor and "should" be a bolt-on swap (Fed. law required that a certain % of cars imported into US had...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 06-16-2002, 12:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,329
Posted By tcane
Warden: Well, I deserve that - I usually...

Warden:

Well, I deserve that - I usually write more clearly than that!:rolleyes:!

Actually, I did build the custom made sound boards & displays containing the speakers, head units, amp, etc....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 06-15-2002, 04:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,446
Posted By tcane
Turbodiesel: I sent an email to you a couple...

Turbodiesel:

I sent an email to you a couple of days ago about the extra can of silver paint and have not received a reply. What's up?

Tom
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 06-15-2002, 04:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,329
Posted By tcane
I used to install, sell, and manage a store...

I used to install, sell, and manage a store selling car and home stereo, TV's, etc. Four inch speakers will fit in the dash, but some speakers may need to have the outside frame trimmed to fit into...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2002, 12:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,432
Posted By tcane
M-B recommends R&R'ing the engine and trans as a...

M-B recommends R&R'ing the engine and trans as a unit. Having R&R'd my engine I found this was the easiest way because it is a lot easier to work on the engine/clutch/trans outside of the body...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2002, 06:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,173
Posted By tcane
Anon: What restrictions are there, if any,...

Anon:

What restrictions are there, if any, to import say an engine into Canada from the US? I do know cars have to go through a process before Canada will allow importation. I'm just curious...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2002, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 849
Posted By tcane
Roll up your sleeves, break out the tools, and...

Roll up your sleeves, break out the tools, and remove parts to find the problem. Your type vacuum pump will sometimes have bearing failure with pieces of the bearing entering the timing chain area...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2002, 05:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,346
Posted By tcane
Well said Nate!! Tom

Well said Nate!!

Tom
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2002, 05:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,261
Posted By tcane
I dug out my tech info for testing glow plugs...

I dug out my tech info for testing glow plugs with an ohm meter.

.3 - .9 ohms from the theaded stud to the silver ring;
no continuity for either the threaded stud or silver ring to the plug...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2002, 01:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 744
Posted By tcane
There is no seal between the metal fuel line and...

There is no seal between the metal fuel line and the connecton point on the nozzle. Could be a mis-alignment of line to nozzle, corrosion/rust metal line and/or nozzle, cracked end on the nozzle, or...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2002, 12:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,432
Posted By tcane
Since both cars are 115 with 240 engines, then...

Since both cars are 115 with 240 engines, then the swap should be drop-in. There may be some minor things needing to be swapped (like mounting studs for accessories - the AC you mentioned for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2002, 12:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,261
Posted By tcane
I just looked in my M-B engine manual and no...

I just looked in my M-B engine manual and no resistance value is given. The plugs are tested using a volt meter and an ampmeter looking for current going from one plug to the next and total draw on...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 06-14-2002, 02:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,446
Posted By tcane
Turbodiesel Looks nice, big improvement. I...

Turbodiesel

Looks nice, big improvement. I need to do my rims on the '77 300D because one side looks good, but both rims on the other side look really bad with missing/faded paint. Did you paint...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2002, 02:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,173
Posted By tcane
Jim: I know you have a hard decision to make...

Jim:

I know you have a hard decision to make with several variables. I agree with you that pulling the head is the first thing you should do so you can begin to see how extensive the damage is to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-13-2002, 06:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,173
Posted By tcane
Old Deis: I drained the engine oil (hot),...

Old Deis:

I drained the engine oil (hot), removed oil filter, and drained trans fluid but only from the trans to keep ATF spilling out the back seal to a minimum and did not drain the torque...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-13-2002, 02:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,173
Posted By tcane
brandoncrone: The M-B manual shows/requires...

brandoncrone:

The M-B manual shows/requires pulling the engine and trans out together as a unit. I don't own a lift so I was working using jack stands not providing the highest clearance under...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-13-2002, 03:59 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,173
Posted By tcane
Jim: Sorry to hear the cam broke - not a...

Jim:

Sorry to hear the cam broke - not a good indication of other parts not being damaged. If the timing chain just broke and flung around cracking the valve cover and a few bent valves then...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-12-2002, 04:00 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,173
Posted By tcane
Jim: I agree, that many manuals have their...

Jim:

I agree, that many manuals have their short-comings including the Haynes. But, I used some of the first Japanese manuals translated to English - talk about hard to use and understand. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-12-2002, 03:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,238
Posted By tcane
Jim: M-B made adjusting the accessories...

Jim:

M-B made adjusting the accessories harder than needed, in my opinion.

If you re-read my reply I wrote that the frigidair compressor has 3 bolts securing it and then a tensioning bolt. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-12-2002, 02:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,342
Posted By tcane
Depends on many factors like driving style (hard...

Depends on many factors like driving style (hard braking, lots of stop and go driving, hills/mountains, etc.), what the pads are made of (several formulations), condition of the braking system, etc. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-12-2002, 02:03 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,173
Posted By tcane
Valve cover breaking where it did would seem to...

Valve cover breaking where it did would seem to be the timing chain. However, like a surgeon doing exploratory surgery you will need to at least remove the valve cover to actually see what broke. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-12-2002, 01:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,238
Posted By tcane
Jim: Need to know what year model 300D and...

Jim:

Need to know what year model 300D and what AC compressor (York or frigidaire) you are having trouble with? M-B used different mounting and adjusting methods on AC, power steering, and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-12-2002, 01:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,749
Posted By tcane
Actually, the reason why you pack grease in the...

Actually, the reason why you pack grease in the hub area between the bearings and in the dust cap is to build/form a dam/wall to prevent the grease from flowing out of the wheel bearings when the...
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