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2231 messages, Last post on Nov 11, 2009 at 9:21 AM

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What is this discussion about? Mercedes-Benz 300-Class, Engine, Fuel System, Diesel, Coupe, Sedan

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#2183 of 2231 re: door locks-fuel conditioner [keithmcd] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 24, 2009 (7:01 am)
Replying to: keithmcd (Jun 24, 2009 6:01 am) You may just have a stuck tumbler. I'd definitely run some graphite lube in there and work it. It might free up. Also I don't see why a locksmith couldn't repair the lock that's in there. You don't need the whole lock, you just need the tumbler part.
#2184 of 2231 Hey: by jrosasmc Jul 28, 2009 (7:55 am)
So I was reading Maureen McCormick's (aka Marcia Brady) new memoir a few days ago and I had to share this short excerpt, which takes place circa 1973: "I had my heart set on an Audi but my father insisted on me being in something safe...I ended up with a Mercedes diesel sedan...It was a beautiful car but it felt like I was driving a smoky 18-wheeler..." Frankly, I have to agree with her on that one - the numerous times I drove my college buddy's '82 240D it felt as if I was piloting a bus, due to its quite heavy feel. It certainly wasn't as agile as my old Toyota Corolla, that's for sure. Replies to this message: fintail (Jul 28, 2009 9:18 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jul 28, 2009 10:32 am)
#2185 of 2231 Re: Hey: [jrosasmc] by fintail Jul 28, 2009 (9:18 am)
Replying to: jrosasmc (Jul 28, 2009 7:55 am) Would an Audi of that period been much different, save for the fuel type? They seem pretty stodgy, too. No doubt a Corolla would be a lot more agile than a 240D...probably more powerful, and lighter. Probably more metal in the front clip of a W115/W123 than an entire period Corolla I remember the first time I drove my fintail, and the first thing I thought was "this is like a bus". Gigantic steering wheel, upright windshield, weird engine noise and acceleration compared to a normal car. But, I got used to it pretty quickly. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 28, 2009 10:32 am)
#2186 of 2231 Re: Hey: [fintail] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jul 28, 2009 (10:32 am)
Replying to: fintail (Jul 28, 2009 9:18 am) The Audi would have been in a junkyard in a few years is the main difference.
#2187 of 2231 mb diesel by britcan Jul 28, 2009 (11:44 am)
i had a 1980 300sd for 15 years and it was a great vehicle engine never let me down and it was fast over 15 years it gave 30+ mpg miss that sd now have a 90 300e looking for a 190td hard to find but will get one soon Replies to this message: fintail (Jul 28, 2009 12:27 pm) burdawg (Jul 29, 2009 5:49 am) fintail (Jul 29, 2009 6:54 am) and 2 more... Mr_Shiftright (Jul 29, 2009 7:10 am)
#2188 of 2231 Re: mb diesel [britcan] by fintail Jul 28, 2009 (12:27 pm)
Replying to: britcan (Jul 28, 2009 11:44 am) 300SD is the W116 to have, it seems. Replies to this message: burdawg (Jul 29, 2009 5:49 am) fintail (Jul 29, 2009 6:54 am) burdawg (Jul 29, 2009 10:38 am) and 1 more... Mr_Shiftright (Jul 29, 2009 7:10 am)
#2189 of 2231 Re: mb diesel [fintail] by burdawg Jul 29, 2009 (5:49 am)
Replying to: fintail (Jul 28, 2009 12:27 pm) I liked the 280se I had. You needed to drive it right though, not be afraid to let it rev in the 4-5K range. The euro version had more power (significant) due to the cam timing. I could have retimed the cams, but it's a big job to install the offset woodruff keys, so I never bothered. Replies to this message: fintail (Jul 29, 2009 6:54 am) burdawg (Jul 29, 2009 10:38 am) fintail (Jul 29, 2009 11:10 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jul 29, 2009 7:10 am)
#2190 of 2231 Re: mb diesel [burdawg] by fintail Jul 29, 2009 (6:54 am)
Replying to: burdawg (Jul 29, 2009 5:49 am) That engine must be related to the unit in the W108 280SE, which is related to the M127 in my W111 220SE. They really have to be revved, for sure - but they like it. Good old smooth, if a little clattery, I6. Replies to this message: burdawg (Jul 29, 2009 10:38 am) fintail (Jul 29, 2009 11:10 am)
#2191 of 2231 Re: mb diesel [burdawg] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jul 29, 2009 (7:10 am)
Replying to: burdawg (Jul 29, 2009 5:49 am) They'll foul up if you don't wind 'em. This brought first-time Benz buyers in America to grief. They were used to American V-8s, which operated most comfortably at very low engine speeds, due to all their torque. If you don't wish to drive your old 280SE vigorously (and I do mean vigorously), you'll have to go to a hotter plug and carry a bucket of them around with you.
#2192 of 2231 Re: mb diesel [fintail] by burdawg Jul 29, 2009 (10:38 am)
Replying to: fintail (Jul 29, 2009 6:54 am) Can't say specifically which ones, but the earlier models were single cam, right? Replies to this message: fintail (Jul 29, 2009 11:10 am)

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