Diesel Model Mercedes Sitting Too Long: 1975 to 1995 Benz Series Part 8 w/ Kent Bergsma
What to do with a diesel model that has sat idle and not run for a long time (over three years). If only one to two years and you may get by with minimal work. Over three years and you will have some real fuel system challenges as all well as other issues. Here Kent gets a 1976 W115 chassis 240D that has not run in 6 years and walks you through a quick overview of some of the initial service work you will need to do BEFORE you start driving the car on a regular basis. For additional help with parts and instructions related to this video click on any of the links listed below: Step-by Step Videos on W115 Service work coming soon. Hopefully done by mid October 2014 Parts and Tech Help: For parts and instructions on fuel tank removal and screen replacement click this link: https://mercedessource.com/store/search?keys=fuel%20tank Other related YouTube Videos: See playlist sections on my channel On Demand Video Instructions: Removing a bad fuel tank: https://mercedessource.com/store/removing-and-replacing-an-older-mercedes-diesel-fuel-tank-demand-video Other related links on diesel engine running problems: https://mercedessource.com/store/search?keys=diesel%20performance This is part eight of a new multipart series that Kent will be filming over the next year. He will focus on Mercedes that can be purchased and fixed up to be used as daily drivers. To view the full series click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtRKk64pu2wqUWOXbC9r-akj0xGZnk7QC The models included in this entire series will be: Late W114 and W115 Chassis Sedans and Coupes: Mercedes 280, Mercedes 280C, Mercedes 240D, Mercedes 300D. Late W116 Sedans: Mercedes 280SE, Mercedes 280SEL, Mercedes 300SD, Mercedes 450SE, Mercedes 450SEL and Mercedes 450SEL 6.9. All W123 Chassis Sedans, Coupes and Wagons: Mercedes 240D, Mercedes 300D, Mercedes 300CD, Mercedes 300TD, Mercedes 230E, Mercedes 280E, Mercedes 280CE, Mercedes 280TE. All 126 Chassis Sedans and Coupes 1981 to 1991: Mercedes 300SD, Mercedes 300SDL, Mercedes 300SE, Mercedes 300SEL, Mercedes 350SD, Mercedes 350SDL, Mercedes 380SE, Mercedes 380SEC, Mercedes 380SEL, Mercedes 420SEL, Mercedes 500SEC, Mercedes 500SEL, Mercedes 560SEC, Mercedes 560SEL. All W201 Chassis Sedans: Mercedes 190D 2.5, Mercedes 190D 2.5, Mercedes 190E 2.3, Mercedes 190E 2.3 16V, Mercedes 190E 2.6. All W124 Sedans, Coupes and Wagons: Mercedes 260E, Mercedes 300E, Mercedes 300D, Mercedes 300TD, Mercedes 300TE, Mercedes 300CE, Mercedes 400E, Mercedes 500E, Mercedes E320, Mercedes E420, Mercedes CE320, Mercedes E300D
What to do with a diesel model that has sat idle and not run for a long time (over three years). If only one to two years and you may get by with minimal work. Over three years and you will have some real fuel system challenges as all well as other issues. Here Kent gets a 1976 W115 chassis 240D that has not run in 6 years and walks you through a quick overview of some of the initial service work you will need to do BEFORE you start driving the car on a regular basis. For additional help with parts and instructions related to this video click on any of the links listed below: Step-by Step Videos on W115 Service work coming soon. Hopefully done by mid October 2014 Parts and Tech Help: For parts and instructions on fuel tank removal and screen replacement click this link: https://mercedessource.com/store/search?keys=fuel%20tank Other related YouTube Videos: See playlist sections on my channel On Demand Video Instructions: Removing a bad fuel tank: https://mercedessource.com/store/removing-and-replacing-an-older-mercedes-diesel-fuel-tank-demand-video Other related links on diesel engine running problems: https://mercedessource.com/store/search?keys=diesel%20performance This is part eight of a new multipart series that Kent will be filming over the next year. He will focus on Mercedes that can be purchased and fixed up to be used as daily drivers. To view the full series click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtRKk64pu2wqUWOXbC9r-akj0xGZnk7QC The models included in this entire series will be: Late W114 and W115 Chassis Sedans and Coupes: Mercedes 280, Mercedes 280C, Mercedes 240D, Mercedes 300D. Late W116 Sedans: Mercedes 280SE, Mercedes 280SEL, Mercedes 300SD, Mercedes 450SE, Mercedes 450SEL and Mercedes 450SEL 6.9. All W123 Chassis Sedans, Coupes and Wagons: Mercedes 240D, Mercedes 300D, Mercedes 300CD, Mercedes 300TD, Mercedes 230E, Mercedes 280E, Mercedes 280CE, Mercedes 280TE. All 126 Chassis Sedans and Coupes 1981 to 1991: Mercedes 300SD, Mercedes 300SDL, Mercedes 300SE, Mercedes 300SEL, Mercedes 350SD, Mercedes 350SDL, Mercedes 380SE, Mercedes 380SEC, Mercedes 380SEL, Mercedes 420SEL, Mercedes 500SEC, Mercedes 500SEL, Mercedes 560SEC, Mercedes 560SEL. All W201 Chassis Sedans: Mercedes 190D 2.5, Mercedes 190D 2.5, Mercedes 190E 2.3, Mercedes 190E 2.3 16V, Mercedes 190E 2.6. All W124 Sedans, Coupes and Wagons: Mercedes 260E, Mercedes 300E, Mercedes 300D, Mercedes 300TD, Mercedes 300TE, Mercedes 300CE, Mercedes 400E, Mercedes 500E, Mercedes E320, Mercedes E420, Mercedes CE320, Mercedes E300D