Question1983 Mercedes 300SD - Seattle
I have 2 questions - the first is - I have a rough Idle - all the sources that I can find tell me that if I have a rough idle that it is likley the rack dampener pin --- so I bought one - now the question is how to adjust it - or do you just put it in...? any advise I can get would be great - I have the 126 repair CD and it for some reason does not have this. Let me know.
Also I have a slight sag in the rear end. I chased it with putting in new spring (coil) new shocks -
Rather than chase all of this - is there an easy way to level the car?
Thank you for your time and expertise.
Mark
AnswerAnswer:
Adjusting the Rack Damper Bolt is on the bottom of this thread.
Diesel Injection:
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=142405
You may need this thread also.
Fuel Delivery:
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=142399
For your sagging issue, you will need the following threads.
Suspension:
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=142397
Steering:
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=142398
Replacing the Rear Shocks & Springs
on the W126 1985 300SD
http://www.mercedesshop.com/Wikka/W126RearShocksSprings
The rear sub frame and differential mounts are critical to vehicle height.
http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.asp?TP=1&F=126024&M=103%2E981&GA=722%2E319351&G...
Worn out control arm bushings may also cause sagging and/or tire wear.
http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.asp?TP=1&F=126024&M=103%2E981&GA=722%2E319351&G...
Worn and/or damaged front end components effect the way the vehicle sets.
http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.asp?TP=1&F=126024&M=103%2E981&GA=722%2E319351&G...
The rear spring upper rubber cup comes in various thickness, 8 MM, 13 MM, 19 MM, for adjusting rear height.
http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.asp?TP=1&F=126024&M=103%2E981&GA=722%2E319351&G...
If the front torsion bar breaks, your car will set strange, and be hard to control.
http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.asp?TP=1&F=126024&M=103%2E981&GA=722%2E319351&G...