Favorite Monkey Lad Tales?

[Gerard]

> The early series 123 MB Diesel motor needs a vacuum pump to operate
> fuel shut off, power door locks, climate control (300 Diesel) and
> transmission control rod pressure. Pop the hood on a 123 series MB
> Diesel and you'll see vacuum lines everywhere. Today's cars use
> electrical switched devices.

Hmmm... this explains the problem I was having with a W123 300D which
wouldn't shut off. None of the door locks worked, either. Still don't
actually, but car switches off fine after an needed engine rebuild. Must
check it out again and see if it still happens when warm.