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  1. juux

    W124 300TD upshift

    I've a strange phenomenon with the 2-3 upshift on my 94 300TD. When stone-cold it is perfect but after the first couple of changes it seems to go into neutral for ½-1 second during the change and the revs rise accordingly. Once warm it reverts to normal operation. Any idea what might be...
  2. 230K

    92 300TD Fuel Tank Leak

    Hi The fuel tank on the wifes 124 started to leak on the big filler pipe about 2" from where it enters the tank due to rust, have put a jubilee clip with a bit of rubber to seal it. New tank is £380, petrol ones seem different than the diesels does anyone know where i could get one cheap or...
  3. T

    Coolant temp range 300TD

    Hello,With normal driving my 300TD 1992 & I think is the W124 series runs at just plus & minus of the 80 deg mark. when cruising at at 80mph it rises to approx 87/88deg. Is it time for a new stat or could it be other probs. Also can anyone tell me what the small two armed sort of circlip on the...
  4. T

    300td 1992

    Hi Folks I have bought a 300TD 1992 and for a 3000ltr she seems to lack the grunt you may expect from this engine. I know she's getting on 220,000 mls but it really does lack power. I have changed the fuel filter,air filter etc.I understand there is a PRE FILTER. Where is it please and are...
  5. T

    How do I change rear shockers 300TD

    Just replaced rear spheres on my 1989 300TD 4 matic estate. Went well thanks to excellent instructions from Andy K. Noticed the donor vehicle also had new rear shocks/pistons or whatever they actually do. Got to be done hasn't it with 312,000 K on the clock. Can anyone point me to a suitable...
  6. 230K

    W124 300TD Cruise Problem

    Hi My wifes 93 300TD's cruise works intermittently, have checked tyre pressures etc, seems to work for a while every now and then. Is there anything i should check first. The internal light does not come on when the doors are opened although the puddle lights come on could this be linked...
  7. D

    300td water pump

    Hello In the process on trying to change the water pump on a 123 300td, I have left the cooling fan connected to the thermo coupling but cant move the 4/5? bolts which hold it to the waterpump pulley and they are now looking worryingly round! considering chisseling off the heads to get the fan...
  8. K

    300TD Buying advice

    I'm going to look at a W124 300TD tomorrow morning which on the surface looks a very good buy. Can anyone give me some tips as to what I should be looking for. It's a K reg with 143,000 on the clock with service history - MB up to 90k - independent thereafter. It's got 7 seats, alloys...
  9. mark.t

    idle on 300td

    can this be adjusted mine runs at 550 / 600 and get some vibration, when they replaced the throttle cable they said it was preset and car,t be adjusted , is this true, if not how would it be done many thanks mark.t
  10. D

    123 300td estate

    1983 300td estate (non turbo) rhd 170,000 mls In burgundy with biscuit cloth, 4 spd manual, sunroof, cl (working), original panels, prof part respray, many parts recently replaced, lots of history, aprox 10 months MOT, German car ordered with British spec, original bill etc, excellent condition...
  11. N

    good price for '85 300TD?

    I'm seriously looking to buy an 85 300TD wagon with only 120k on it. The problem is that there is moderate rust along the wheel wells and around some of the edges of the hatch and doors (as well as some minor surface nicks on the body). The car seems to be in excellent mechanical condition...
  12. S

    Parts CD to cover 83 300TD required

    ANyone got anything they want to sell? Steve
  13. S

    resurect the a/c or not? 83 300td (UK)

    My 300td which I've had for about 3 weeks now has the a/c compressor missing. I'm guessing that it's been gone for more than a year or two. I need to replace the heater matrix which leaked and have a non-ac unit as a spare, However, I'm not sure whether to try & resurect the a/c system. I...
  14. O

    What to do in a 250TD and 300TD engine ?

    What can i do to get more power from this engines? my thoughts 1. New and bigger intercooler 2. More pressure in the turbo 3. New exaust line 4. New BMC Carbon Dinamic Admission 5. Rebuild some air lines and tubes tell me more mods that kan get this baby up and runing with the big boys <img...
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