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Mercaroni

1988 Mercedes Benz 300D

Mercaroni

Planning15 issues tracked35 parts in pipeline21 log entries

Build overview

19 of 35 parts installed

Build progress

54%
Issues resolved
6/15
Parts installed
19/35
Total invested
$1,459.92
Timeline entries
21

Build timeline

21 updates · Latest 5 shown. Open an update for photos and discussion.

  1. Photo from build update: Front Differential Mount Bushing (SWAG) installedFront Differential Mount Bushing (SWAG) installed1 photoView update
  2. Ignition Strip Fuse (Bosch) installedView update
  3. Passenger side mirror (TYC) installedView update
  4. Awaiting intake manifold gasket and grease before I do glow plugs. Also, I let a friend borrow my Jack Stands and now his car is broken on top of them.View update
  5. OVP Relay (KAE) installedView update
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  1. Photo from build update: Front Brake Pads (TEXTAR) installedFront Brake Pads (TEXTAR) installed2 photosView update
  2. Photo from build update: Front Brake Pad Wear Sensors (TEXTAR) installedFront Brake Pad Wear Sensors (TEXTAR) installed1 photoView update
  3. Photo from build update: Front Brake Discs (Zimmerman) installedFront Brake Discs (Zimmerman) installed3 photosView update
  4. Engine oil (LiquiMoly) installedView update
  5. Oil filter (MANN) installedView update
  6. Oil Change259,998 miView update
  7. Front Exhaust Bracket Bushing Kit (OEM) installedView update
  8. Center Tie Rod installedView update
  9. Diveshaft Center Support Bearing installedView update
  10. Rear Drive Shaft Guibo installedView update
  11. Front Drive Shaft Guibo installedView update
  12. Photo from build update: Steering Stabilizer installedSteering Stabilizer installed258,757 mi1 photoView update
  13. Photo from build update: Outer Tie Rods installedOuter Tie Rods installed258,757 mi1 photoView update
  14. Passenger Side Rear Bulb Holder. installedView update
  15. Photo from build update: Front Lower Control Arms installedFront Lower Control Arms installed258,757 mi2 photosView update
  16. QSP Ceramic Fuses installedView update

Known issues

6 of 15 resolved · Open an issue for details and discussion.

  • medium severityopenAlignment is out1 commentView issue

    Alignment is out due to tie rod replacement.

    1 comment

    • Victor RosarioSep 7

      Matched lengths of old and new tierods. Still needs actual alignment done.

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  • low severityopenRust258,757 mi1 commentView issue

    Multiple spots of severe rust

    1 comment

    • Victor RosarioSep 7

      All body.

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  • low severityopenRadio258,757 miView issue

    Radio stuck at full volume/intermittent functionality.

  • low severityopenSun visors258,757 miView issue

    Sun visors worn out

  • high severityopenDifferential258,757 mi2 commentsView issue

    Differential clunk during gear changes

    2 comments

    • Victor RosarioSep 7

      Check Differential mounts during CDSB replacement.

    • Victor RosarioSep 20

      Driveshaft components replaced. Feels better but still present. Most likely culprit is differential mounts

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  • medium severityopenTires258,757 miView issue

    Rear tires look ok. Fronts have tread but have weather cracking.

  • low severityopenRough idle258,757 mi3 commentsView issue

    Rough idle when cold. Clears up in ~15 sec

    3 comments

    • Victor RosarioSep 20

      New Over Voltage Protection Relay placed on order.

    • Victor RosarioOct 6

      New OVP Relay fixed rough idle and Tachometer.

    • Victor RosarioOct 20

      Rough idle is back. Glow plug light indicates 2 or more plugs INOP.

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  • high severityopenBrakesView issue

    Losing brake fluid and brakes are spongy

  • medium severityIn progressReturn to center258,757 mi1 commentView issue

    Poor steering return to center.

    1 comment

    • Victor RosarioSep 7

      Loosen and Re-torque inner control arm hardware with weight on wheels.

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  • high severityresolvedDriveline258,757 mi1 commentView issue

    Guibos and Center Shaft bearings worn.

    1 comment

    • Victor RosarioSep 18

      Replaced front and back driveshaft guibos and center support bearing

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  • low severityresolvedTachometer INOP258,757 mi5 commentsView issue

    Tachometer does not work

    5 comments

    • Victor RosarioSep 7

      Check OVP relay and fuses

    • Victor RosarioSep 12

      Cleaned OVP relay and changed fuse. No change.

    • Victor RosarioSep 12

      Check Flywheel Speed Sensor.

    • Victor RosarioSep 20

      Will continue to troubleshoot after new OVP relay is installed.

    • Victor RosarioOct 6

      New OVP Relay installed. Tachometer fully functional.

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  • medium severityresolvedPassenger side running lights258,757 mi1 commentView issue

    Passenger side running lights do not work. Problem with Lamp failure module

    1 comment

    • Victor RosarioSep 8

      Cleaned Lamp failure module pins and connectors

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  • medium severityresolvedRattling258,757 mi3 commentsView issue

    Drivetrain rattle at idle. Will troubleshoot while replacing CDSB

    3 comments

    • Victor RosarioSep 12

      Definitely an exhaust issue. Able to stop noise when holding No.1 cat converter.

    • Victor RosarioSep 18

      Missing hangar bushing

    • Victor RosarioSep 20

      Parts ordered

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  • medium severityresolvedSteering Play258,757 mi1 commentView issue

    General looseness and clunking in steering

    1 comment

    • Victor RosarioSep 18

      Changed all suspension components forward of Pittman arms.

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  • Photo of issue: Power Side Mirror INOPlow severityresolvedPower Side Mirror INOPView issue

    Passenger side power mirror does not move

    Power Side Mirror INOP

Parts List

19 of 35 installed · $1,459.92 invested

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Front Lower Control Arms (Lemforder)

SuspensionQty: 2$200.40
installed
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Outer Tie Rods (Febi Bilstien)

SuspensionQty: 2$48.98
installed
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Steering Stabilizer (Febi Bilstien)

SuspensionQty: 1$22.49
installed
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Center Tie Rod (Febi Bilstien)

SuspensionQty: 1$24.99
installed

Front Drive Shaft Guibo (Meyle HD)

DrivetrainQty: 1$62.99
installed

Rear Drive Shaft Guibo (Meyle HD)

DrivetrainQty: 1$49.99
installed

Diveshaft Center Support Bearing (Meyle)

DrivetrainQty: 1$25.49
installed

Passenger Side Rear Bulb Holder (OEM)

LightingQty: 1$42.71
installed

Ceramic Fuses (QSP)

ElectricalQty: 1$20.00
installed
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Engine oil (LiquiMoly)

EngineQty: 2$84.98
installed
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Oil filter (MANN)

EngineQty: 1$12.49
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Tires (Continental)

TiresQty: 4$400.00
needed
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Front Exhaust Bracket Bushing Kit (OEM)

ExhaustQty: 1$99.38
installed
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OVP Relay (KAE)

ElectricalQty: 1$88.20
installed
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Passenger side mirror (TYC)

BodyQty: 1$79.49
installed
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Front Brake Pads (TEXTAR)

BrakesQty: 1$37.49
installed
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Front Brake Pad Wear Sensors (TEXTAR)

BrakesQty: 2$7.98
installed
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Front Brake Discs (Zimmerman)

BrakesQty: 2$55.98
installed
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Front Differential Mount Bushing (SWAG)

DrivetrainQty: 1$11.49
installed
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Rear Differential Mount Bushing (SWAG)

DrivetrainQty: 1$8.99
ordered
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Rear Differential Mount Bushing (SWAG)

DrivetrainQty: 1$8.99
needed
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Power Steering fluid (Febi Bilstien)

FluidsQty: 2$31.98
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Transmission Fluid (LiquiMoly)

FluidsQty: 2$26.98
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Power Steering Reservior Filter(MANN)

SteeringQty: 1$9.99
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Glow Plugs (Bosch)

EngineQty: 6$57.54
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Ignition Strip Fuse (Bosch)

ElectricalQty: 1$2.00
installed
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Intake Manifold Gasket (ELRING)

EngineQty: 1$10.99
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Tensioner Pulley (VAICO)

EngineQty: 1$15.49
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Tensioner Lever (INA)

EngineQty: 1$59.49
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Belt Vibration Damper (INA)

EngineQty: 1$27.99
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Serpentine Belt (CONTITECH)

EngineQty: 1$15.49
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Rear brake hose(ATE)

BrakesQty: 2$16.00
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Rear Brake Caliper (Hella)

BralesQty: 2$131.98
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Rear brake disks(ZIMMERMAN)

BrakesQty: 2$46.00
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Rear Brake Pads (TEXTAR)

brakesQty: 1$23.49
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