300td

hi guys well i powerwashed off the oil from the front of the engine and cleaned it all up. ive no previous history for the car but it looks like some work has been done in the past as there is signs of red gasket sealant. Is it possible the head is leaking oil......! anyway first picture is...

hi guys well im now the proud owner of my first ever merc. drove home yesterday and was really happy. did notice quite a bad oil leak when i got home though. on further inspection it seems to be dribbling from the bottom rear of a large bolt that sticks out of the block. anyone help me out on...

I noticed when poking around near the fusebox that a vacuum pipe was not connected. I traced the other end to the small rectangular box on the side of the diesal pump, photo shows this. The other end looks like it goes into a large rubber bung with 4 other vacuum pipes on the bulkhead behind...

Cleaned regulary well pressure bled after say 5 k one or both get lazy and front discs do the work. I have modded the anti sqeal springs making the active surface (v shaped touching pads) parallel to wheel axis. magical improvement, brakes much more sensitive and good action after 10k dont...

Hi all, Anyone know how the lettering and badges are held at the back please? I have to remove them before she goes in for a re-spray Thanks,

[Wanted] S123 300TD - rear exhaust Hi. It's my first post so my name is Filip I'm Polish Mercedes Benz enthusiast and a member of MB/8 Club Poland at the moment living in Cambs area. I'm the owner of two W115 200D which stayed in Poland and a S123 300TD 1983 in here. I'm looking for a rear...

Can anyone tell me about fitting (or not fitting) a turbocharger to a 1991 300TD diesel estate. I know they were made in Germany , but apparently not for the UK market (300 TD Turbo/300 TDT). Has anyone done it? Is it possible? or going down an ugly, expensive road? What is the part number? I...

I'm having problems replacing the c.v. boots. I've dropped the half shaft from the hub with no probs but now i can't get the other end out the diff, or remove the c.v. from hub end to slide on new boots. do i have to open diff? if so i have to remove self leveling system and fuel tank to get at...

Hi folks, A general question really on how 'firm' these should ride. Driving around you can feel most bumps to the point where it feels fidgety although cornering is superb with virtually no body roll. I have checked the shocks doing a bounce test which was fine along with a visual for leaks...

Hello All, I'm going to be swapping my W124 cloth interior for a leather one from a doner car. Is there somewhere I can find instructions on the correct way of removing things such as the door cards, trim etc without damaging it? Anyway, any thoughts/discussion/tips would be appreciated as...

Hi Guys, Our car is a '99 E 300td estate. I recently (3 months ago) changed the thermostat. The thermostat is on the off side bottom of the engine, towards the front. The latest thermostat requires a new housing, which was also fitted. I considered carefully which way round the thermostat...

Reserve not currently met, but it sounds like a fairly genuine car with 2 owners and reasonable mileage...

I'm a knats knacker away from treating myself to diesel merc. Actually wanted a classic W123 estate but struggling to find a good one. So I'm now looking at W124 300TD or even D, or the W202 (I think it is) 250TD. The W202 seems a lot more modern with all the bells and whistles but the W124...

First of all i just want to say Hello! I recently bought myself a 1992 W124 300TD Estate.The car is flawless apart from the rear suspension.It sits really low at the back.The previous owner told me it probably needs new rear shocks but having read through the forums on here i'm slightly...

Bought the car and straight away used it as my daily driver - first chance this weekend to get the grime off and take a few pics. Gave her the once over with my new jet wash (courtesy of asda £2.50) then came the anxious wipe down of the panels - Absolutely amazed :bannana:at the overall...

I have a 91 300td , is it possible to run this vehicle on waste cooking oil. If so, what would I have to do to the fuel system What do I need to do to the WVO before I can use it as a fuel Thanks to anyone who can guide me in the right direction Magic malc

Hi Clarkson tests the Eclass estate in 1997, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSKW6CFupeg Enjoy 230K

Hi, The other day I took my 1984 300TD to one of those manual carwash places here in the Netherlands - one of those coin-in-the-slot places and you get a couple of minutes of soapy brush and high-pressure hose (held at a good distance of course). Straight after the wash, the car started...

How much should I expect to pay for this? Im compotant to do most car DIY stuff, I read it's not just a case of drop the old stuff and then renew? Thank you please!

my mate[an old school mechanic] bought a cat d S/R 1998 e300td, that wasn't running [no key]he traced previous owner, got her to get new key from MB Blackburn and all was working fine. Leaves it for three weeks or so, then won't start, so charges battery, turns over but still won't start, a...