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Kampfwagen 240d Fuel-up Log

1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D
Property of AWJustus22. Added Mar 15 2016

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May 4 2024

Lube speedometer cable with bike chain oil. Drip from top. Suspect cause of jumping speedometer needle and hunting cruise control. Monitor for source of mystery squeak.

  • 157,903

Added by AWJustus22 on May 4 2024 at 10:59 am


Mar 31 2024

  • 157,741
  • 13.628
  • $4.699
  • $64.04
  • 29.9

Added by AWJustus22 on Mar 31 2024 at 4:20 pm


Mar 30 2024

  • 157,333
  • 10.948
  • $4.099
  • $44.88
  • 0.0

Added by AWJustus22 on Mar 30 2024 at 2:13 pm · missed


Remove and clean fuel sender. Suspect inaccurate readings.

  • 157,325

Added by AWJustus22 on Mar 30 2024 at 2:10 pm


Mar 23 2024

  • 156,860
  • 12.462
  • $4.699
  • $58.56
  • 25.8

Added by AWJustus22 on Mar 23 2024 at 10:50 am


Jan 27 2024

  • 156,560

Added by AWJustus22 on Jan 28 2024 at 3:58 pm


Jan 11 2024

  • 156,538
  • 13.027
  • $4.159
  • $54.18
  • 24.6

Added by AWJustus22 on Jan 11 2024 at 5:39 pm


Dec 22 2023

Replaced rear brake hoses. Existing hoses appeared to be Pirelli. Old but not original. Replaced with Centric, made in Italy. Flushed brake fluid at all four corners. Prestone DOT4

  • 156,480

Added by AWJustus22 on Dec 22 2023 at 10:34 pm


Aug 19 2023

Replace battery. NAPA Legend group 49/G5

  • 156,240

Added by AWJustus22 on Aug 24 2023 at 11:28 am


Lube hood hinge, park tool chain lube

  • 156,240

Added by AWJustus22 on Aug 24 2023 at 11:27 am


Aug 17 2023

Lubricate linkage. Used park tool bike chain oil.

  • 156,220

Added by AWJustus22 on Aug 17 2023 at 3:52 pm


Aug 5 2023

  • 156,217
  • 12.901
  • $4.499
  • $58.04
  • 31.8

Added by AWJustus22 on Aug 5 2023 at 11:46 am


Jul 9 2023

Changed engine oil and filter. Replaced inner O-rings in filter housing. Resealed oil pan with elring and black rtv dressing.

  • 155,894

Added by AWJustus22 on Jul 16 2023 at 11:18 am


Jun 19 2023

  • 155,807
  • 11.293
  • $3.999
  • $45.16
  • 32.4

Added by AWJustus22 on Jun 19 2023 at 2:48 pm


Jun 18 2023

  • 155,441
  • 11.683
  • $4.660
  • $54.44
  • 32.8

Added by AWJustus22 on Jun 18 2023 at 7:09 pm


Jun 14 2023

  • 155,058
  • 13.604
  • $4.959
  • $67.46
  • 26.2

Added by AWJustus22 on Jun 14 2023 at 3:42 pm


Jun 13 2023

  • 154,702
  • 8.066
  • $4.199
  • $33.87
  • 34.2

Added by AWJustus22 on Jun 13 2023 at 3:02 pm


May 26 2023

Repair wi shield seal. Previously installed dry and would leak. Use MB caulk w/ west marine syringe to backfill seal to glass and seal to body space. Passed compressed air leak test.

  • 154,676

Added by AWJustus22 on Jun 4 2023 at 10:28 pm


May 21 2023

Repair LF carpets, use 3M super77 spray adhesive w/ roller tool. Carpets were loose from backing along rocker and trans tunnel.

  • 154,592

Added by AWJustus22 on Jun 4 2023 at 10:30 pm


May 7 2023

  • 154,426
  • 13.039
  • $3.999
  • $52.14
  • 26.6

Added by AWJustus22 on May 7 2023 at 8:23 am


May 4 2023

Tire Rotation

  • 154,223

Added by AWJustus22 on Jun 4 2023 at 10:25 pm


Apr 12 2023

Emergency repair. Replace clutch slave cylinder and flush/bleed fluid. Previous unit was not original. Aftermarket unknown age no markings. Bleed method was gravity then pumped 100x times to build pedal.

  • 154,126

Added by AWJustus22 on Apr 12 2023 at 9:07 pm


Mar 19 2023

  • 154,079
  • 12.279
  • $4.699
  • $57.70
  • 22.6

Added by AWJustus22 on Mar 19 2023 at 11:49 am


Mar 15 2023

Repair hazard switch. Turn signal and hazard lights rapid flashing due to failing capacitor within switch assembly. Replace both 48uf and 1uf capacitors. 48uf replaced with 68uf capacitor per benzworld forum rec.

  • 154,055

Added by AWJustus22 on Mar 15 2023 at 7:58 pm


Mar 4 2023

Replaced existing compressor w/ new Mahle/Behr unit. System was holding at reduced pressure. Reused receiver/drier. Charged w/ Duracool R12a, added appx 3oz PAG100 oil. Oil testers showed low. Output temp continued to fall as more oil was added. Possibly add more oil. Probably underfilled. Top off charge when it's >70F outside.

  • 154,022

Added by AWJustus22 on Mar 15 2023 at 8:06 pm


Feb 25 2023

Lube rear door window regulators and slides using Bergsma method. Sunroof grease on regulator bottom slide and vertical tracks. Moly grease on regulator gear.

  • 154,022

Added by AWJustus22 on Feb 26 2023 at 9:53 am


Feb 8 2023

Replace side seals. Self-made rebuild of existing side seals. Scrubbed fuzz off then applied 1mm all-weather felt and trimmed top side at stainless strip to reduce thickness. Works well initially.

  • 154,002

Added by AWJustus22 on Feb 8 2023 at 12:33 pm


Feb 4 2023

Replace front sunroof seal with MB part 108-782-00-98.

  • 153,996

Added by AWJustus22 on Feb 4 2023 at 10:27 pm


Jan 26 2023

Repair seatback nets with 1/8” tent shock cord from REI. Followed ifixit method.

  • 153,977

Added by AWJustus22 on Jan 27 2023 at 11:40 am


Jan 21 2023

Install hood pad. OEM from pelican. Used Teroson/MB glue #000-989-92-71-09. Interior noise at idle decreased 37%!

  • 153,951

Added by AWJustus22 on Jan 21 2023 at 3:09 pm


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