A knocking noise from the front end can be caused by cracked strut tower bushings.
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Cracked strut tower bushings may cause knocking noise on front end
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Worn seat springs/padding may cause lean or sag
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The seat springs and padding break down over time, causing a lean, tilt, or sag.
Sunroof Components May Fail Due to Age and Wear
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The sunroof may not work correctly due to failed components as a result of age and wear. Repairing a sunroof can be labor intensive and very costly.
The Speedometer May Fail Due to Internal Drive Gear Wear
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Due to wear of the internal drive gear, the speedometer can stop working.
Cracked Driveshaft Flex Discs May Cause Driveshaft Movement/Vibration
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A vibration felt through the center floor of the vehicle can be caused by cracked and/or shredded driveshaft flex discs, resulting in excessive driveshaft movement. If not repaired, damage to the driveshaft center support bearing, transmission, or differential can occur.
Mercedes-Benz 300D Questions and Answers
Visitor, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300D, Rohnert Park, CA
Cost of new starter
Visitor, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300D, Rohnert Park, CA
Oil sludge has been entering the coolant system for several years. Overheating has started. The coolant system needs to be thouroghly flushed and the gasket for the engine leak needs to be replaced...
Visitor, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300D, Gibbsboro, NJ
The pre-ignition rely/coil that sends the spark to the glow plugs fail to activate some times but it is totally random. Is there some way to activate it manually and/or reset it so it will work no...
Visitor, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300D, Jacksonville, FL
has no problem shifting thru 1st & 2nd but doesn't always hit 3rd. fluid level ok.
pdkbiz, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300D, Santa Paula, CA
My MB is actually 82 It will start in nutral,could it be relay?
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Mercedes-Benz 300D Reviews
I own a 94 european model imported in 97. Best ever hands down, it even has the fire-extinguisher system under driver seat. Starts right up, handles, accelerates and handles great.
The 1993 Mercedes Benz 300D is the best car I've ever owned. Not only is it a fun, smooth ride, but the engine is practically immortal as long as you do routine checkups and quick fixes. The fuel efficiency is epic for an early 90's vehicle. I average about 30mpg driving like a maniac, and that's with some throttle problems as well. Also, mind you, the fact that you can use SVO and WVO to power this baby.
It may be old and slow by today's standards but it is absolutely fabulous to drive and built like a tank.
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