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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-06-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,359
Posted By 300sdToronto
Project moving ahead -380SL transmission & drivetrain

Next steps on Monday are to do the flexible brake hoses and replace the rear brake shoes. The front hoses look rough and the rears are of unknown age so I'm just doing the lot to be done with it.
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Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 04-02-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,411
Posted By 300sdToronto
Avoid any ML320 prior to 2003 model year

My indie warned me off any ML320 older than the 2003 model year. He said that any ML320 older than that was a reliability issue.

He also advised against buying one with more than about 150,000...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-27-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 932
Posted By 300sdToronto
You made the right call. Used vehicles in...

You made the right call. Used vehicles in general are priced way over market in BC. If you want to get a 1980's Mercedes I would strongly advise picking up a California vehicle on Craiglist and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-23-2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,359
Posted By 300sdToronto
My project too is very much alive. I am just...

My project too is very much alive. I am just moving more slowly than some of you other guys. :)

I had the car up on a lift this week and surveyed the work to be done. I think my transmission...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-09-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,359
Posted By 300sdToronto
This is really useful, thank you. I do have the...

This is really useful, thank you. I do have the manuals on CD and will start the laborious job of going through all the PDF's to find the right file for the transmission manuals - the index uses an...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-08-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,359
Posted By 300sdToronto
help help on transmission seals

Ok, I need some very BASIC help here on seals. Ive R&R'd tractor transmission but up to now - thankfully - I've never had to tangle with an automatic other than doing basic fluid and filter changes...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-08-2012, 11:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,359
Posted By 300sdToronto
Yes, I have to say that these cars are a money...

Yes, I have to say that these cars are a money pit compared to my 300SD. Everything seems much more complex than the w126 body as it's all crammed into a smaller space and the design of some...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-07-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,359
Posted By 300sdToronto
Front sub frame bushings all done and ball joints...

Front sub frame bushings all done and ball joints in good shape on the front end. Unfortunately we did not do the control arm busings at the same time.

The power plant is in great shape and was...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-07-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,359
Posted By 300sdToronto
the entire program of work on the 380SL

I think I have found an indie who is willing to work with me on this. He seems to be of the right mindset as he has an immaculate Triumph TR6 and a 1960's Land Rover.

Here's the entire program of...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-06-2012, 01:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,359
Posted By 300sdToronto
Nobby - these are great posts in Benzwolrd, thank...

Nobby - these are great posts in Benzwolrd, thank you
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-05-2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,359
Posted By 300sdToronto
Yuk, this sounds a lot nastier than on my 300SD,...

Yuk, this sounds a lot nastier than on my 300SD, for example.

I also am considering a transmission swop as I have a leaking tranny front seal and a slipping clutch pack. Sounds like it would...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-05-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,359
Posted By 300sdToronto
Flex disk replacement W107 DIY??

Has anyone seen a DIY anywhere on flex disk replacement? Specfically I have a 1982 380SL which needs new flex disks.

Most of the postings on this forum end with "took it to an indie" - which I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2012, 12:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,801
Posted By 300sdToronto
cant remember exactly but I think it was about...

cant remember exactly but I think it was about $300 for the glass, installation and 12% HST.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-01-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,801
Posted By 300sdToronto
Mercedes glass in Canada for W126

For reference I got a new rear glass for my 126 300SD last year at Speedy Auto Glass. It was under $200 for the new glass and the defroster works great. No MB logo however so I think it is a knock...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,280
Posted By 300sdToronto
My 300SD makes the trip up our local ski hill 2...

My 300SD makes the trip up our local ski hill 2 or 3 times a week. Apart from the stone chips from the gravel that they call "road sand" around here, everything is going great.

These are good...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-31-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,630
Posted By 300sdToronto
use all resources available :)

Well, as far as I can see, a Startek subscription in the US costs 2,850 USD per year and 3,600 Canadian up here through MB Canada. I tried to access the content without a user ID and certainly the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-23-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 691
Posted By 300sdToronto
He's off to the oil patch in northern Alberta to...

He's off to the oil patch in northern Alberta to make some real money ....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-23-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 691
Posted By 300sdToronto
Yeah, it's the more complex jobs that have me...

Yeah, it's the more complex jobs that have me worried. Especially around the 380SL. It needs a new torque converter seal in the tranny, a new rear crank seal in the engine, flex disk and front...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-23-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 691
Posted By 300sdToronto
Lost my indie

I'm in mourning here - my Indie, Janke Autotech here in Vernon, BC is closing down suddenly. He's a great mechanic with excellent skills on both old and newer MB's, Audis and the like.

I spoke to...
Forum: Canada 01-23-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,280
Posted By 300sdToronto
Sad news with Janke in Vernon BC

Janke Autotech is closing effective Friday Jan 27th. Very sad news indeed.

I just spoke to the owner and he simply doesn't see enough work in the winter to keep the business afloat. This leaves...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-23-2012, 11:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,039
Posted By 300sdToronto
1983 300SD cold start temps

For my old girl:

Without block heater, I am confident of a start at -20C or -4F.

With the standard block heater plugged in, I've started without a problem at -25C or -16 F.

5W/40 synthetic...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-18-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,030
Posted By 300sdToronto
Wait till it's a cold night. I was out last...

Wait till it's a cold night. I was out last night in -18C and the "smoke" trail I left looked massive in the lights of the following vehicle.

The old girl started just fine :)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-10-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,373
Posted By 300sdToronto
This will probably set off a firestorm, but I am...

This will probably set off a firestorm, but I am considering a 2002 or later ML320.

Examples with less than 100K miles are readily available around the 10K mark and I have talked to multiple...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-09-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,373
Posted By 300sdToronto
I live in central BC and thought long and hard...

I live in central BC and thought long and hard about making the trip to look at this vehicle. However the price in my view is over the top by quite a bit. These babies have quite a propensity for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-24-2011, 09:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 690
Posted By 300sdToronto
I have to join in on this thread. The forum is a...

I have to join in on this thread. The forum is a great resource and the community has helped many folks who are having tough times in several different countries. Merry Christmas and the best for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-22-2011, 12:58 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,972
Posted By 300sdToronto
Dieselgiant

Thanks for the warning. I was thinking of the really basic how-to pictorials such as the oil change and the steering pump fluid change. I can't vouch for the accuracy of the more complex stuff.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-22-2011, 11:46 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,972
Posted By 300sdToronto
Some suggestions on looking after your new 300D

First, welcome to the forum!

I started using this forum about 5 years ago knowing very little about how to maintain a Mercedes. It's a fantastic resource if you use the search feature. The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-07-2011, 04:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,775
Posted By 300sdToronto
To a knowledgeable buyer, not a lot. If the...

To a knowledgeable buyer, not a lot. If the vehicle has over 200K miles on it the actuator might give up the ghost at any time, even if the electronics are good.

I think the value to a buyer is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-01-2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,400
Posted By 300sdToronto
Winter footwear for a 123 or 126

For wheels, I am surprised you can't track down a used set of 14" original Bundts for an affordable price. Even in the wilds of central BC I was able to locate two local sources who sold me the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-29-2011, 11:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,211
Posted By 300sdToronto
Welcome to the club. I love driving my SD> ...

Welcome to the club. I love driving my SD>

Your engine operating temp sounds a bit low. Mine runs around 80C pretty much all year round. And that includes driving in -20C ambient!

When you...
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