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− | ===November, 2006=== | + | [[Category:Cars]] |
+ | ==1983 Mercedes Diesel Wagon 300TD-T 5-cylinder history== | ||
+ | *3.0 litre | ||
+ | *Chassis: 123.193 | ||
+ | *Engine number: 617.952 | ||
+ | ===November, 2006 MBI=== | ||
* adjusted transmission (to extend life) | * adjusted transmission (to extend life) | ||
* fix heater blower button | * fix heater blower button | ||
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* tried to fix leak in back door (still fills with water) | * tried to fix leak in back door (still fills with water) | ||
− | ===December, 2006=== | + | ===December, 2006 Jiffy Lube=== |
* oil change | * oil change | ||
* new radiator cap | * new radiator cap | ||
* change fluid in rear differential | * change fluid in rear differential | ||
− | === | + | ===December, 2006 MBI=== |
* adjust headlights | * adjust headlights | ||
− | * stop back door from filling up | + | * stop back door from filling up, rear drains both sides |
− | * fix rear wiper (new motor?) | + | * fix rear wiper (new motor?) [postponed until leak is confirmed fixed] |
− | * connect wiper | + | * connect front windshield washers, fix tank, replace grommets, replace hose from pump to valve |
+ | |||
+ | ===October, 2007 MBI=== | ||
+ | * replace thermostat (was overheating) | ||
+ | * replace oil filter housing (fix leak) | ||
+ | * oil change | ||
+ | * tune up | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===April, 2008 MBI=== | ||
+ | * roaring noise at 30-60mph | ||
+ | : it was the front wheel bearings. Repacked and greased. | ||
+ | * blowing heater fuses all the time | ||
+ | : cleaned connections. | ||
+ | * rear wiper isn't working | ||
+ | : rivets had popped. Drilled new holes and secured wiper motor. | ||
+ | * trim missing on passenger door | ||
+ | : installed used molding. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===October, 2008 MBI=== | ||
+ | * new brake pads (with warning indicators) | ||
+ | * fix driver window switch | ||
+ | * AC recharge | ||
+ | * oil change | ||
+ | * door trim installed | ||
+ | * AC aux fan fuse fixed | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===October, 2009 MBI=== | ||
+ | * oil leak | ||
+ | ** found and fixed oil leak near air filter | ||
+ | ** replaced dirty air filter | ||
+ | ** found and fixed fuel leak at fuel filter (fuel filter was not tight enough) | ||
+ | * vibration noise | ||
+ | ** found and fixed vibration noise due to loose air filter | ||
+ | * broken backup light | ||
+ | ** fixed backup lens and light | ||
+ | |||
+ | * found missing rear axle boot | ||
+ | ** replacing rear axle | ||
+ | * found brakes at 10% | ||
+ | ** replacing brakes | ||
+ | |||
+ | * found exhaust manifold leak. It would cost $700 to fix. Not fixing. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === October, 2009 Les Schwabb=== | ||
+ | * four new tires | ||
+ | P195/70R-14 90S Eclipse All season blackwall x4 | ||
+ | $472.16 | ||
+ | |||
+ | === October, 2009=== | ||
+ | * new battery | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===December, 2009=== | ||
+ | * hard to start when cold | ||
+ | * glow plug light doesn't always come on when starting | ||
+ | * blows lots of smoke when it finally starts | ||
+ | * probably will use this procedure from Diesel Giant | ||
+ | http://www.dieselgiant.com/glowplugrepair.htm | ||
+ | * ordered 4 glow plugs and a relay from partsgeek.com for $103 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===January, 2010=== | ||
+ | * now it won't start | ||
+ | * found a loose connection to one of the glow plugs, tightened it | ||
+ | * replaced glow plug relay, still won't start | ||
+ | * ordered air filter, fuel filter, oil filter, one more glow plug, windshield fluid | ||
+ | * replaced both fuel filters and air filter, still won't start | ||
+ | * replaced all five glow plugs, found 3 were bad, still won't start | ||
+ | * found the new glow plug relay fuse had shorted, put the old relay back in, now it starts | ||
+ | * removed hood insulation so it doesn't fall down and impact accelerator linkages | ||
+ | * heater hose failed near number 5 glow plug and dumped all coolant | ||
+ | * ordered a new hose from MBI | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===January, 2010=== | ||
+ | * oil change | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===September, 2010 MBI=== | ||
+ | * fixed engine overheat problem | ||
+ | ** new water pump | ||
+ | ** new regulator | ||
+ | ** replace belts | ||
+ | ** reseal oil leaks | ||
+ | ** new oil pan | ||
+ | ** replace alternator voltage regulator | ||
+ | ** reseal dipstick tube | ||
+ | ** replace front timing chain rail pin | ||
+ | ** reseal turbo return tube | ||
+ | Total of $1898 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===October, 2010=== | ||
+ | * driver-side headlight out | ||
+ | * replaced bulb and cleaned corroded connection | ||
+ | the connection still does not seem solid. I might have to replace the connector | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===August, 2011=== | ||
+ | * John and Sam put new brake pads and rotors in front | ||
+ | ** Napa part 4885940 front rotor $36.98 x2 | ||
+ | ** Napa part D311 P brake pads $59.69 | ||
+ | ** Napa part 1385 oil filter $7.24 | ||
+ | * new fuel filter | ||
+ | * new window and interior light fuses | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===August, 2011=== | ||
+ | * driver's door window regulator has two sheered pins, window won't operate | ||
+ | * I removed the regulator and tried to disassemble and repair, but it looks like I'll need to replace it | ||
+ | * a new part is $297 from [http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=p5a3sp452zgosa55n3bt5g45&makeid=800016@Mercedes&modelid=1194320@300TDT&year=1983&cid=13@Body,%20Trim%20%26%20Lighting&gid=10217@Window%20Regulator AutoHaus] and $98 from [http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1983/mercedes/300td/body_mechanical_-ar-_trim/window_regulator.html Parts geek] or $438 for an original Mercedes replacement part. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===July, 2013=== | ||
+ | * air conditioning is less effective than normal | ||
+ | * took it to MBI Motors and had this work done: | ||
+ | ** found AC compressor has two of three bolts sheered off | ||
+ | ** wiring and fuse fixes to allow troubleshooting of AC | ||
+ | ** new compressor and coolant would be about $1500 | ||
+ | ** decided to disable AC for $106 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===October, 2013=== | ||
+ | * front passenger window won't operate | ||
+ | ** checking switches first, we spill a lot on those switches | ||
+ | ** disassembled and cleaned. satisfying, but didn't fix anything. | ||
+ | ** further details here: [[Mercedes_power_window_repair]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Notes and Part Numbers== | ||
+ | ===oil change procedure=== | ||
+ | *Oil capacity: 8 quarts | ||
+ | *Oil grade: 15W40 Delo 400 | ||
+ | * 2 13mm bolts hold the oil filter cover | ||
+ | * drain plug is 13mm | ||
+ | * a little glue to hold the gasket helps hold it in place while lining up the filter | ||
+ | [[image: mercedes-drain.jpg]] | ||
+ | [[image: mercedes-filter.jpg]] | ||
+ | [[image: mercedes-filter-cover.jpg]] | ||
+ | [[image: mercedes-filter-open.jpg]] | ||
+ | [[image: mercedes-oil.jpg]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===replacement bulbs=== | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | Osram/Sylvania Light Bulb | ||
+ | 1979-1987 Mercedes Benz 300TD | ||
+ | 12V - 10w - Tail & Clearance Lamps. | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | Osram/Sylvania Light Bulb | ||
+ | 1979-1987 Mercedes Benz 300TD | ||
+ | 12V - 21w - Blinker, Stoplight & Backup Light. Nickel base | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | Halogen headlight | ||
+ | High and low beam | ||
+ | H6024 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===replacing fuses=== | ||
+ | [[image: fuse-panel.jpg|500px]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===tire size=== | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | P195/70R14 90S | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===fuel filters=== | ||
+ | There are two filters, primary and secondary. | ||
+ | *The primary is the smaller, in-line plastic filter. | ||
+ | *The secondary is the larger, metal filter that looks a lot like an oil filter. | ||
+ | These need to be changed regularly when running on bio-diesel or else power is significantly reduced. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===dashboard indicator light=== | ||
+ | This warning light was puzzling, so I had to look it up in an owner's manual: | ||
+ | [[Image:brakepads.png]] |
Latest revision as of 21:50, 14 February 2014
Contents
- 1 1983 Mercedes Diesel Wagon 300TD-T 5-cylinder history
- 1.1 November, 2006 MBI
- 1.2 December, 2006 Jiffy Lube
- 1.3 December, 2006 MBI
- 1.4 October, 2007 MBI
- 1.5 April, 2008 MBI
- 1.6 October, 2008 MBI
- 1.7 October, 2009 MBI
- 1.8 October, 2009 Les Schwabb
- 1.9 October, 2009
- 1.10 December, 2009
- 1.11 January, 2010
- 1.12 January, 2010
- 1.13 September, 2010 MBI
- 1.14 October, 2010
- 1.15 August, 2011
- 1.16 August, 2011
- 1.17 July, 2013
- 1.18 October, 2013
- 2 Notes and Part Numbers
1983 Mercedes Diesel Wagon 300TD-T 5-cylinder history
- 3.0 litre
- Chassis: 123.193
- Engine number: 617.952
November, 2006 MBI
- adjusted transmission (to extend life)
- fix heater blower button
- fix door locks
- new starter
- replace rear wiper gasket
- tried to fix leak in back door (still fills with water)
December, 2006 Jiffy Lube
- oil change
- new radiator cap
- change fluid in rear differential
December, 2006 MBI
- adjust headlights
- stop back door from filling up, rear drains both sides
- fix rear wiper (new motor?) [postponed until leak is confirmed fixed]
- connect front windshield washers, fix tank, replace grommets, replace hose from pump to valve
October, 2007 MBI
- replace thermostat (was overheating)
- replace oil filter housing (fix leak)
- oil change
- tune up
April, 2008 MBI
- roaring noise at 30-60mph
- it was the front wheel bearings. Repacked and greased.
- blowing heater fuses all the time
- cleaned connections.
- rear wiper isn't working
- rivets had popped. Drilled new holes and secured wiper motor.
- trim missing on passenger door
- installed used molding.
October, 2008 MBI
- new brake pads (with warning indicators)
- fix driver window switch
- AC recharge
- oil change
- door trim installed
- AC aux fan fuse fixed
October, 2009 MBI
- oil leak
- found and fixed oil leak near air filter
- replaced dirty air filter
- found and fixed fuel leak at fuel filter (fuel filter was not tight enough)
- vibration noise
- found and fixed vibration noise due to loose air filter
- broken backup light
- fixed backup lens and light
- found missing rear axle boot
- replacing rear axle
- found brakes at 10%
- replacing brakes
- found exhaust manifold leak. It would cost $700 to fix. Not fixing.
October, 2009 Les Schwabb
- four new tires
P195/70R-14 90S Eclipse All season blackwall x4 $472.16
October, 2009
- new battery
December, 2009
- hard to start when cold
- glow plug light doesn't always come on when starting
- blows lots of smoke when it finally starts
- probably will use this procedure from Diesel Giant
http://www.dieselgiant.com/glowplugrepair.htm
- ordered 4 glow plugs and a relay from partsgeek.com for $103
January, 2010
- now it won't start
- found a loose connection to one of the glow plugs, tightened it
- replaced glow plug relay, still won't start
- ordered air filter, fuel filter, oil filter, one more glow plug, windshield fluid
- replaced both fuel filters and air filter, still won't start
- replaced all five glow plugs, found 3 were bad, still won't start
- found the new glow plug relay fuse had shorted, put the old relay back in, now it starts
- removed hood insulation so it doesn't fall down and impact accelerator linkages
- heater hose failed near number 5 glow plug and dumped all coolant
- ordered a new hose from MBI
January, 2010
- oil change
September, 2010 MBI
- fixed engine overheat problem
- new water pump
- new regulator
- replace belts
- reseal oil leaks
- new oil pan
- replace alternator voltage regulator
- reseal dipstick tube
- replace front timing chain rail pin
- reseal turbo return tube
Total of $1898
October, 2010
- driver-side headlight out
- replaced bulb and cleaned corroded connection
the connection still does not seem solid. I might have to replace the connector
August, 2011
- John and Sam put new brake pads and rotors in front
- Napa part 4885940 front rotor $36.98 x2
- Napa part D311 P brake pads $59.69
- Napa part 1385 oil filter $7.24
- new fuel filter
- new window and interior light fuses
August, 2011
- driver's door window regulator has two sheered pins, window won't operate
- I removed the regulator and tried to disassemble and repair, but it looks like I'll need to replace it
- a new part is $297 from AutoHaus and $98 from Parts geek or $438 for an original Mercedes replacement part.
July, 2013
- air conditioning is less effective than normal
- took it to MBI Motors and had this work done:
- found AC compressor has two of three bolts sheered off
- wiring and fuse fixes to allow troubleshooting of AC
- new compressor and coolant would be about $1500
- decided to disable AC for $106
October, 2013
- front passenger window won't operate
- checking switches first, we spill a lot on those switches
- disassembled and cleaned. satisfying, but didn't fix anything.
- further details here: Mercedes_power_window_repair
Notes and Part Numbers
oil change procedure
- Oil capacity: 8 quarts
- Oil grade: 15W40 Delo 400
- 2 13mm bolts hold the oil filter cover
- drain plug is 13mm
- a little glue to hold the gasket helps hold it in place while lining up the filter
replacement bulbs
Osram/Sylvania Light Bulb 1979-1987 Mercedes Benz 300TD 12V - 10w - Tail & Clearance Lamps.
Osram/Sylvania Light Bulb 1979-1987 Mercedes Benz 300TD 12V - 21w - Blinker, Stoplight & Backup Light. Nickel base
Halogen headlight High and low beam H6024
replacing fuses
tire size
P195/70R14 90S
fuel filters
There are two filters, primary and secondary.
- The primary is the smaller, in-line plastic filter.
- The secondary is the larger, metal filter that looks a lot like an oil filter.
These need to be changed regularly when running on bio-diesel or else power is significantly reduced.
dashboard indicator light
This warning light was puzzling, so I had to look it up in an owner's manual: