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'83 300SD rides again

Old Apr 29, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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Fixed several issues on the car, but have numerous to go, but she's very drivable. I put in an air filter while servicing many items. The pan in which the filter sits was coated in oil and even had a very small pool of it in one spot. Never seen anything like that. I am assuming that it was from the PCV valve which is connected to the rocker cover. The PCV valve is also seeping a little where it connects to the rocker cover. I also, on occasion, get a chattering when I turn the switch on. Not as its starting or when running, just as I turn the switch. It's coming from the box (can't recall what it is) right next to the radiator on the driver side of the engine. It connects I think to engine and injection pump. What gives? Any help would be much appreciated.
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 02:34 PM
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Sounds like glow plug relay, perhaps. Does it start without any issues? Does the glow plug light come on when you turn on the key, then go off 5-10 seconds later (depending on temperature)?
 
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