Re: [MBZ] 300CD left rear clunking
was this rear or front? On Thu, 13 Oct 2005 22:24:41 -0500, M.Affzaal.Khan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One clunk per revolution turned out to be a bad wheel bearing on my 108. it was most elusive to diagnose!! Mac -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (Slate grey, black MBTex, WVO/D mix) '82 300D '90 300E (both parts or can run??)
Re: [MBZ] 300CD left rear clunking
bzztt.I'm not sure. Changed to the spare today, no thump thump thump. Took the original tire to walmart, had them balance it-1/2 oz out on both sides. Drove the car with spare up to 70, all's good. Changed back to original tire, drove back up to 70, still all's fine. UGH! On Thu, 13 Oct 2005 19:36:07 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: bad axle shaft Luther Gulseth wrote: My coupe has a rhythmic thump coming from the left rear. I jacked it up and tried to shake the tire, do not feel any play in it. I tried to shake the axle shaft, and it seems firm. I noticed this Tues night after being on the interstate. Pulled away from a stop sign, and heard it the moment the car starts rolling. Haven't been above 30mph yet. What would cause sounds like this? TIA all, Luther, again-no rolling cars. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (Slate grey, black MBTex, WVO/D mix) '82 300D '90 300E (both parts or can run??)
Re: [MBZ] big time WTF?
ok, I see it now On Sat, 15 Oct 2005 17:49:14 -0500, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Take a look at the back of the car. I have seen this done before but not on a diesel. http://images.prosperpoint.com/images/1487/75381-787.jpg Hendrik who might have to whack some AMG badges on the back of the 230E -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (Slate grey, black MBTex, WVO/D mix) '82 300D '90 300E (both parts or can run??)
[MBZ] 240d hood in need of some 'body english'
By bizarre coincidence, both of the 240Ds I recently acquired have the same issue, though to different degrees. It looks like they in the past had very light front-end shunts, just enough to wrinkle the fenders a touch at the front, and to make the hood hard to open -- binds against the cowl panel when you try to lift it. I was going to send one to the inspection station that way and let them complain about it if they chose to, but now I'm chickening out. Now I am assuming (always a dangerous word when I get around cars) that what is needed here is some gentle but very determined leverage, to push the hood forward again. So my question is, how to best do this? Along the rear edge of the hood? At the hinges? There is no visual indication where the buckle is, and the hood pretty much latches/releases okay. Thanks Mac Aylmer, Quebec '60 220s / '82 240d (x2) / '82 300sd '75 Volvo 164e (FOR SALE)
[MBZ] Tranny Control Rod
Hello,
I have a 722.1 AT in my 78 240D which uses a control rod (and not vacuum
controlled). While looking around I noticed the tranny end of the rod does
not seem to have any kind of bushing where it attaches to the AT. There's
just a round fitting with a metal pin thru it secured by what appears to be
a cotter pin. My Picture Parts Catalogue doesn't show anything at the AT
end. The IP end has a socket which snaps onto a ball joint - and that's not
a very snug fit - but the socket fitting looks to be brazed to the rod so
replacing it means replacing the whole assembly.
Any suggestions? Should I buy a whole new control rod assy? Or maybe it's
supposed to fit really loosely?
TIA -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D)
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Re: [MBZ] Inj Pump Timing/first gear starts
Hi Jim,
Thanks for the comments! Here's what we have as far as shifting:
Starts normally in 2nd (as it's supposed to according to the manual).
Will kickdown and start in 1st at speeds below 10-15mph.
Upshifts normally except slips into 3rd.
Will *not* downshift using the accel pedal when in any gear except from 2nd
to 1st.
This is new - it used to downshift properly.
Will manually downshift from any gear using the gearshift lever. However,
when I manually shuft the slipping is worse - downshift or upshift.
Sometimes, it upshifts properly without slipping - other times it slips
badly.
From your previous message I suspect the bushing at the tranny end - It
looks like theres *no* bushing at all.
See my recently posted email.
From what you wrote, I suspect the bushing at the trans end has broken up
and fallen out.
I'll get a new one and try shifting again.
Thanks again for your suggestions - I strongly suspect you're right about
the missing control rod bushing being the problem!
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D)
orig message:.. As to the timing of the pump, if you have compressed air
at low pressure,
the bubble method is really clean and dead on reliable. I think you are
going to find that you are right on already, the way you describe your
performance.
I don't know why you are starting in 2nd gear but have to admit I have no
experience with just a mechanical linkage (mine has a vacuum modulator
too).
Disconnect the long rod that goes to the transmission. Make sure the
bushing
in the lower connection is still there, an eighth of an inch play can throw
this control off. Fix the bushing first. Drive the car like that. I
would
like to know if your trans responds to manually moving the shifter from 4
to 3
while coasting down from 50-60 MPH or so. Like if you wanted some engine
braking while coasting down a hill.
Then try shortening the short rod that pulls on the transmission rod bell
crank until it does start in 1st gear. On mine, I have found that the
throttle needs to pull this about 1/2 an inch BEFORE the engine speed
changes. This
lever is the ONLY way that the transmission knows to drop down to first
during part throttle starts. Keep track of the initial measurement so you
can
get back to square one, even if it is wrong.
Good luck, and let the list know if your first gear start returns.
[MBZ] Kaleb NEEDS this....
A bargain 1973 Mercedes 450 SEL http://desmoines.craigslist.org/car/104366721.html No affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb NEEDS this....
Rick Knoble wrote: A bargain 1973 Mercedes 450 SEL http://desmoines.craigslist.org/car/104366721.html Anybody need 116 euro headlamps?
Re: [MBZ] Trail of tears
On Mon, 3 Oct 2005 00:57:24 -0400 BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The problems with finding a decent low mileage engine for a 24 year old car magnify any difficulty that is to be had with finding used parts. I did a parts search and got a ton of offers - all low mileage and some with warranties - but it still costs $960 to swap an engine, even if it is good. I will post to the list the response I get from Potomac German. Bill Bill, How has the dealing with PGA gone? Craig
Re: [MBZ] 240d hood in need of some 'body english'
You can loosen the hood at the hinges, and slide it forward a bit (unless it's already all the way forward), but then it might not latch well. If that's the case, (and without looking at mine first), you might be able to use a bottle jack and a length of 2X4 to push the mount support forward to match the hood in it's new position. On 10/15/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: By bizarre coincidence, both of the 240Ds I recently acquired have the same issue, though to different degrees. It looks like they in the past had very light front-end shunts, just enough to wrinkle the fenders a touch at the front, and to make the hood hard to open -- binds against the cowl panel when you try to lift it. I was going to send one to the inspection station that way and let them complain about it if they chose to, but now I'm chickening out. Now I am assuming (always a dangerous word when I get around cars) that what is needed here is some gentle but very determined leverage, to push the hood forward again. So my question is, how to best do this? Along the rear edge of the hood? At the hinges? There is no visual indication where the buckle is, and the hood pretty much latches/releases okay. Thanks Mac Aylmer, Quebec '60 220s / '82 240d (x2) / '82 300sd '75 Volvo 164e (FOR SALE) -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/
[MBZ] Replacement engine x3
Message: 19 Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 20:21:43 -0600 From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trail of tears To: mercedes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII On Mon, 3 Oct 2005 00:57:24 -0400 BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The problems with finding a decent low mileage engine for a 24 year old car magnify any difficulty that is to be had with finding used parts. I did a parts search and got a ton of offers - all low mileage and some with warranties - but it still costs $960 to swap an engine, even if it is good. I will post to the list the response I get from Potomac German. Bill Bill, How has the dealing with PGA gone? Craig Craig - I picked up the car tonight. Engine seems fine, though there are some other problems I need to have addressed. PGA was good to work with. When their first engine was bad they took a personal interest in finding another, from one of their employees personal cars. After talking to the guy and getting assurances that the engine had been properly maintained, I told them to ship it down. When I got to my indy shop in Melbourne they said they now have three engines of mine sitting on the shop floor. #1 is the one that came out of my car, #2 the first bad one I got from New Castle Auto Wrecking [they can have it back when they cover the $1,700 I put into outfitting and installing based on their assurance that it was a good one.] #3 is the first one that PGA was going to sell me for $1,600 as a 129k engine until the VIN showed it was a 150K engine 5 years ago. They then rechecked the engine including a compression test that showed 365lbs on all cylinders [including the two with cracked rings ???]. $1,400 final cost with the higher miles. There remain some issues with the third, but I can't give a final report until I check with my CC company to make sure I was not charged for the third engine [100 day? or 3 mo warranty?] and check with my local mechanic [my nephew] about some issues listed below. I certainly cannot imagine that they will just abandon it at the garage [ok with me if they do, my son is coming down to pick up the others] but I have no crystal ball about the actions of a parts company. Final report when the weight challenged lady finishes her song. If you are in a hurry I'd say they are probably as good as you are likely to find. That is much like the letter of recommendation I did once that simply said 'you will know this one is on your campus'. AT this point: #1 I noticed the temp gauge is not operative. As I live so far away they said to get it fixed and send them the bill. As prior engine overheated above 80 MPH I held it to 78 for the return trip just in case. #2 Guess I was too happy to see EM after 7 weeks to be through - also the shop was closed and my slightly ill wife [in the ER last night] was waiting for me to drive back in front of her, so I did not notice that the oil pressure gauge was steady about 1/4 below the 2 rather than pegging on 3 as usual. No flutter or change at idle, no change at highway speed. After I drove the 170 miles to Jax and slowed down for city driving the pressure went up to right on the 2. No idea what that means. They used Rotella, no idea what the previous owner used - forgot to ask #3 My cruise control is no longer operative #4 instead of the occasional hard shift from 2nd to 3rd all shifts are very hard, and it will not up shift under load. I have to release pressure on the accelerator for it to shift, then more than gentle pressure causes a downshift again. Shifting hard at times going down also. With that and the cruise control not working I am assuming that the guys didn't get the vacuum system put together as it should be. I have a new valve for the transmission which I will have installed, and am wondering about going to synthetic ATF. As for the oil pressure, the only other time I have seen it was after a bad rebuild on my '62 220Sb at a MB dealership when it dropped all the way [just above the bottom] and it had to be rebuilt again. Sorry I can't give a fuller report now - as I recall you need to advise your brother [?]. I'll let you know more when things are tied up. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 265K /200K engine, which runs a tad rough cold, very nice afterward.
[MBZ] something fishy with this
Gas went from 2.39 to 2.29 today, diesel went from 2.94 to 2.99, WTF? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
[MBZ] Bulb #s?
Well, this takes the cake. Was wondering why the taillights don't work in my newly arrived SD. NO BULBS. Nada, none. Zilch. All AWOL. Nothing but two rows of empty sockets. Same for the front marker/signal units. Um, now I feel REALLY dumb, but as the car also came minus an owner's manual What the heck are the bulb codes for the [EMAIL PROTECTED] little bulbs on a 126 -- all of them? Thankee, thankee. Mac
Re: [MBZ] 300CD left rear clunking
Left rear . Replacing it was cumbersome ,as is with swing axles. Mac - Original Message - From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 4:18 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300CD left rear clunking was this rear or front? On Thu, 13 Oct 2005 22:24:41 -0500, M.Affzaal.Khan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One clunk per revolution turned out to be a bad wheel bearing on my 108. it was most elusive to diagnose!! Mac -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (Slate grey, black MBTex, WVO/D mix) '82 300D '90 300E (both parts or can run??) ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] big time WTF?
Okay, what does amg mean? Luther Gulseth wrote: ok, I see it now On Sat, 15 Oct 2005 17:49:14 -0500, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Take a look at the back of the car. I have seen this done before but not on a diesel. http://images.prosperpoint.com/images/1487/75381-787.jpg Hendrik who might have to whack some AMG badges on the back of the 230E
Re: [MBZ] Bulb #s?
Never changed a bulb on a 126, but if it's like a 124, the codes are printed on (molded into) the plastic next to the sockets, at least for the tail group. Enough data to double-check that the Sylvania book at McParts is telling you true. Or you could just call Rusty. On 10/15/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, this takes the cake. Was wondering why the taillights don't work in my newly arrived SD. NO BULBS. Nada, none. Zilch. All AWOL. Nothing but two rows of empty sockets. Same for the front marker/signal units. Um, now I feel REALLY dumb, but as the car also came minus an owner's manual What the heck are the bulb codes for the [EMAIL PROTECTED] little bulbs on a 126 -- all of them? Thankee, thankee. Mac
Re: [MBZ] something fishy with this
Kaleb observed: Gas went from 2.39 to 2.29 today, diesel went from 2.94 to 2.99, WTF? There seems to be no sense to any of this...it really sucks. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 141K Litchfield Park, AZ
Re: [MBZ] Bulb #s?
I can have a look, but I did not notice anything stamped there... Kaleb, are there codes stamped on 126s? Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Never changed a bulb on a 126, but if it's like a 124, the codes are printed on (molded into) the plastic next to the sockets, at least for the tail group. Enough data to double-check that the Sylvania book at McParts is telling you true. Or you could just call Rusty.
Re: [MBZ] something fishy with this
Just an honest bunch of people trying to make a living. I heard things are so tough in the oil business that some are having to go into politics just to feed their families. Ahh well, you will just have to increase your prices for parts. Either that or get one of the 240D's up and running and put the big V8's out to pasture. Hendrik working towards getting the lawn mower self-propelled(the steering will be the hard part) - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 1:53 PM Subject: [MBZ] something fishy with this Gas went from 2.39 to 2.29 today, diesel went from 2.94 to 2.99, WTF? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.11.14/131 - Release Date: 12/10/2005
Re: [MBZ] big time WTF?
AMG are the performance and style enhancers of choice used by Mercedes. http://www.mercedes-amg.com/ http://www.mbusa.com/amg/faq/index.jsp Hendrik - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 3:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] big time WTF? Okay, what does amg mean? Luther Gulseth wrote: ok, I see it now On Sat, 15 Oct 2005 17:49:14 -0500, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Take a look at the back of the car. I have seen this done before but not on a diesel. http://images.prosperpoint.com/images/1487/75381-787.jpg Hendrik who might have to whack some AMG badges on the back of the 230E ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.11.14/131 - Release Date: 12/10/2005
Re: [MBZ] something fishy with this
at this point it would probably be cheaper to run the big v-8s Hendrik Riessen wrote: Just an honest bunch of people trying to make a living. I heard things are so tough in the oil business that some are having to go into politics just to feed their families. Ahh well, you will just have to increase your prices for parts. Either that or get one of the 240D's up and running and put the big V8's out to pasture. Hendrik working towards getting the lawn mower self-propelled(the steering will be the hard part) - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 1:53 PM Subject: [MBZ] something fishy with this Gas went from 2.39 to 2.29 today, diesel went from 2.94 to 2.99, WTF? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.11.14/131 - Release Date: 12/10/2005 ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] something fishy with this
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5612507/ ___ GG - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 1:53 PM Subject: [MBZ] something fishy with this Gas went from 2.39 to 2.29 today, diesel went from 2.94 to 2.99, WTF? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
Re: [MBZ] Bulb #s?
Call Rusty he can get you new bulbs Regards, Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve MacSween Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 12:57 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Bulb #s? Well, this takes the cake. Was wondering why the taillights don't work in my newly arrived SD. NO BULBS. Nada, none. Zilch. All AWOL. Nothing but two rows of empty sockets. Same for the front marker/signal units. Um, now I feel REALLY dumb, but as the car also came minus an owner's manual What the heck are the bulb codes for the [EMAIL PROTECTED] little bulbs on a 126 -- all of them? Thankee, thankee. Mac ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] something fishy with this
I scanned the referenced url story, but I didn't see anything directly related to the price if diesel rising. Usually, the reason that's given for the price of diesel rising in the fall is the increase in use of home heating oil in the north east. (I was just up at my sister's in Boston and I noticed the level in her tank was about 2/5ths. I asked her about it and she noted that they hadn't filled it for the winter yet, but I'll bet they've been thinking about it.) George Gregory wrote: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5612507/ ___ GG - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 1:53 PM Subject: [MBZ] something fishy with this Gas went from 2.39 to 2.29 today, diesel went from 2.94 to 2.99, WTF? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] something fishy with this (diesel fuel prices changes)
In a message dated 10/16/2005 12:35:24 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Kaleb observed: Gas went from 2.39 to 2.29 today, diesel went from 2.94 to 2.99, WTF? There seems to be no sense to any of this...it really sucks. Kaleb, Bob, and all, I think the kicker here is futures contracts on fuel which are purchased by large industrial users, utilities, and of course, airlines. A futures contract guarantees delivery at a certain price, often inflating the price somewhat. When a lot of the supply is already spoken for at some fixed price, we end up paying more for what's left. If and when the supply catches up with demand, the holders of futures contracts will be stuck with their negotiated price, and the street price will come down. Meanwhile, there's always Costco! Regards, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 261 K miles 98 ML 320, 138 K miles
Re: [MBZ] something fishy with this
On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 07:18:05 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gas went from 2.39 to 2.29 today, diesel went from 2.94 to 2.99 at this point it would probably be cheaper to run the big v-8s 2.29 At those prices, a gasser can have a fuel mileage = 77% of a 2.99 diesel and still cost the same for fuel. If your diesel is 28 mpg, your gasser would have to be 21.44 mpg. Craig
Re: [MBZ] something fishy with this (diesel fuel prices changes)
The gas and diesel markets are really independent of each other. There have been spot shortages of both in the Atlanta GA area, but diesel seems to be in tighter supply. When the gas prices first jumped up, diesel was about 30 cents cheaper than gas. Now it's 30 cents more. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/10/16 Sun AM 11:20:05 EDT To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] something fishy with this (diesel fuel prices changes) In a message dated 10/16/2005 12:35:24 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Kaleb observed: Gas went from 2.39 to 2.29 today, diesel went from 2.94 to 2.99, WTF? There seems to be no sense to any of this...it really sucks. Kaleb, Bob, and all, I think the kicker here is futures contracts on fuel which are purchased by large industrial users, utilities, and of course, airlines. A futures contract guarantees delivery at a certain price, often inflating the price somewhat. When a lot of the supply is already spoken for at some fixed price, we end up paying more for what's left. If and when the supply catches up with demand, the holders of futures contracts will be stuck with their negotiated price, and the street price will come down. Meanwhile, there's always Costco! Regards, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 261 K miles 98 ML 320, 138 K miles ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] EM
I would be very concerned with the oil pressure, and as to the other problems: Did they not drive or road test the car? I would be very upset, no, pissed off if I picked up my car and it had so many problems. With the kind of money you just spent, it is inexcusable that your car wasn't right. Goes to prove one very important point: If you can find a good indy shop, you are blessed as they are as rare as hen's teeth. Good luck with getting Em straight. James Jetton 1987 560 SEL From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Oct 16 17:06:37 2005 Received: from solanne.parasun.net ([204.174.16.15]) by server1.arterytc1.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1ERBy0-0005WE-QG for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 16 Oct 2005 17:06:37 + Received: from [24.39.222.124] (helo=yoursz6x6sefxo) by solanne.parasun.net with smtp (Exim 4.43) id 1ERBxx-0001DZ-9j for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 16 Oct 2005 10:06:33 -0700 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 13:06:32 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2180 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2180 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240d hood in need of some 'body english' X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes mailing list mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 17:06:37 - Steve, THAT HOOD SUCKS!... I always hated that but never could see just what to do to fix it. IIRC the adjustments are all the way forward so apparently the body shop that did the work couldn.t get it right either:( Mike - Original Message - From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2005 7:23 PM Subject: [MBZ] 240d hood in need of some 'body english' By bizarre coincidence, both of the 240Ds I recently acquired have the same issue, though to different degrees. It looks like they in the past had very light front-end shunts, just enough to wrinkle the fenders a touch at the front, and to make the hood hard to open -- binds against the cowl panel when you try to lift it. I was going to send one to the inspection station that way and let them complain about it if they chose to, but now I'm chickening out. Now I am assuming (always a dangerous word when I get around cars) that what is needed here is some gentle but very determined leverage, to push the hood forward again. So my question is, how to best do this? Along the rear edge of the hood? At the hinges? There is no visual indication where the buckle is, and the hood pretty much latches/releases okay. Thanks Mac Aylmer, Quebec '60 220s / '82 240d (x2) / '82 300sd '75 Volvo 164e (FOR SALE) ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] MB Diesels - Where are They for sale?
Howdy -
My wife totalled her 97 Chrysler last Sunday AM and thankfully she's
recovering. The concussion will take some time and may hide injuries that
might surface later. But it could have been much worse.
As a result, she's become much more safety conscious. So I think she'll
want a MB if we can find the right one. Unfortunately the older 190 is
probably smaller than we'd want. The newer C class might be too small also
and it's not available in diesel - 2 strikes already. Next is the W124 (?)
early 90s diesel but so far the search has been unproductive.
I've found one 93 300D with 80K for $9865 which sounds pretty good. But I'd
like to have more than one to select from. Also, this one is in a northern
state which makes me worry about salted roads and rust.
I've checked the paper, eBay and numerous used car internet sites. Also
tried MB-USA and there was only one listed. There's *got* to be more in the
national MB inventory - guess they don't care to include them all.
Any suggestions? Probably won't buy for another month or so ---
TIA!!
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D)
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[MBZ] Another shift linkage bushing question
I finally got around to replacing the other shift linkage bushing yesterday (the one on the tranmission end, I did the one at the shifter last sunday). How do you get at it? I tried to get my hand up in there and it is very tight. I dont' see the 'pinch bolt' that people have referred to. There is some kind of housing for a switch with an electrical connector attached that is in the way. Is it necessary to remove this? If there is some trick here, can someone share it with me? \ Thanks - Ian 1985 300D 253,00 mi.
Re: [MBZ] Another shift linkage bushing question
Ian: Take the lever off the transmission -- simply remove the pinch bolt at the bottom and the lever and switch actuating plate pull off together. Press the bushing in and re-install. If the space is very tight (W124 chassis, for instance) you may want to take the rod off the shifter and install it in the tranny lever before re-installing it on the tranny. The W124 clips are MUCH more difficult to install than the older ones. Peter
Re: [MBZ] MB Diesels - Where are They for sale?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As a result, she's become much more safety conscious. So I think she'll want a MB if we can find the right one. Unfortunately the older 190 is probably smaller than we'd want. The newer C class might be too small also and it's not available in diesel - 2 strikes already. Next is the W124 (?) early 90s diesel but so far the search has been unproductive. W124 2.5 isn't a bad choice. There was one here and one on mercedesshop.com already in October, will probably be more before thanksgiving. What's your price range? I've seen 1999 W210 turbos in the 14-20k range recently. Nothing faster, short of a E320CDI. I also saw a 123 turbo coupe for $3k this week, you usually don't see decent examples much under $5k in the spring/summer. Would she want a coupe version of your 240D with double the power?
Re: [MBZ] 240d hood in need of some 'body english'
I know what you mean. When I first got it I thought it was just the wrinkles at the trailing edges, but they are only part of it. Now it's worse... the apprentice at my friend's shop did not make sure the hood was latched after they changed the oil, and when we got the tail end of Katrina the hood blew open right back and smashed the windshield. Remarkably the hood still *looks* about the same, but now it's so hard to move I am pretty sure the inspectors will fail it on that. And the weather has been too lousy to even get the glass guy to come and re/re the glass into it, from my parts car Oh, but it gets better! Looks like my pal messed up when he unhooked the driveshaft to tow the car... he pulled the bolts but the flanges were still caught together. When we went to hook it back up, we had to drill out all the metal sleeves in the flex joint as they were deformed from the strain. Tranny has started to screech a little and seems to be going out... I figure he probably burned out the front pump. Keeeripes. Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve, THAT HOOD SUCKS!... I always hated that but never could see just what to do to fix it. IIRC the adjustments are all the way forward so apparently the body shop that did the work couldn.t get it right either:( Mike - Original Message - From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2005 7:23 PM Subject: [MBZ] 240d hood in need of some 'body english' By bizarre coincidence, both of the 240Ds I recently acquired have the same issue, though to different degrees. It looks like they in the past had very light front-end shunts, just enough to wrinkle the fenders a touch at the front, and to make the hood hard to open -- binds against the cowl panel when you try to lift it. I was going to send one to the inspection station that way and let them complain about it if they chose to, but now I'm chickening out. Now I am assuming (always a dangerous word when I get around cars) that what is needed here is some gentle but very determined leverage, to push the hood forward again. So my question is, how to best do this? Along the rear edge of the hood? At the hinges? There is no visual indication where the buckle is, and the hood pretty much latches/releases okay. Thanks Mac Aylmer, Quebec '60 220s / '82 240d (x2) / '82 300sd '75 Volvo 164e (FOR SALE) ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] anybody need an E300D turbo?
Not sure how cheap this is, 1998, 155k, $14k http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=189172629 How many electrical gremlins would be residing in such a car?
Re: [MBZ] 240d hood in need of some 'body english'
Mac, MAN!! All of that SUCKS! Maybe there really are Mercedes Gods and they REALLY won't allow there to be a cheap Mercedes.;) Mike - Original Message - From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 2:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240d hood in need of some 'body english' I know what you mean. When I first got it I thought it was just the wrinkles at the trailing edges, but they are only part of it. Now it's worse... the apprentice at my friend's shop did not make sure the hood was latched after they changed the oil, and when we got the tail end of Katrina the hood blew open right back and smashed the windshield. Remarkably the hood still *looks* about the same, but now it's so hard to move I am pretty sure the inspectors will fail it on that. And the weather has been too lousy to even get the glass guy to come and re/re the glass into it, from my parts car Oh, but it gets better! Looks like my pal messed up when he unhooked the driveshaft to tow the car... he pulled the bolts but the flanges were still caught together. When we went to hook it back up, we had to drill out all the metal sleeves in the flex joint as they were deformed from the strain. Tranny has started to screech a little and seems to be going out... I figure he probably burned out the front pump. Keeeripes. Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve, THAT HOOD SUCKS!... I always hated that but never could see just what to do to fix it. IIRC the adjustments are all the way forward so apparently the body shop that did the work couldn.t get it right either:( Mike - Original Message - From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2005 7:23 PM Subject: [MBZ] 240d hood in need of some 'body english' By bizarre coincidence, both of the 240Ds I recently acquired have the same issue, though to different degrees. It looks like they in the past had very light front-end shunts, just enough to wrinkle the fenders a touch at the front, and to make the hood hard to open -- binds against the cowl panel when you try to lift it. I was going to send one to the inspection station that way and let them complain about it if they chose to, but now I'm chickening out. Now I am assuming (always a dangerous word when I get around cars) that what is needed here is some gentle but very determined leverage, to push the hood forward again. So my question is, how to best do this? Along the rear edge of the hood? At the hinges? There is no visual indication where the buckle is, and the hood pretty much latches/releases okay. Thanks Mac Aylmer, Quebec '60 220s / '82 240d (x2) / '82 300sd '75 Volvo 164e (FOR SALE) ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] Daytime running lights on a 124?
Has anyone converted their US-spec 124 to operate with daytime running lights? I'd like to convert my Euro headlights to operate with just the city bulbs, or the full parking light array when the key is on. I assume this isn't too difficult, but don't want to spend a lot of time reverse engineering, so if someone has some experience I'd appreciate the advice. TIA -- Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (210k) '84 300D (204k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (185K)
Re: [MBZ] Daytime running lights on a 124?
I did notice in the w124 CD set there is an entire writeup (82-0071) how to convert a w124 to day time running lights using mercedes OEM equipment. On 16-Oct-05, at 12:35 PM, Zeitgeist wrote: Has anyone converted their US-spec 124 to operate with daytime running lights? I'd like to convert my Euro headlights to operate with just the city bulbs, or the full parking light array when the key is on. I assume this isn't too difficult, but don't want to spend a lot of time reverse engineering, so if someone has some experience I'd appreciate the advice. TIA -- Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (210k) '84 300D (204k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (185K) ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net John 1983 300TDt 358k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990 300TDt 150k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 168k Kilometers (mobil 1 0w40)
Re: [MBZ] something fishy with this
Bob Rentfro wrote: Kaleb observed: Gas went from 2.39 to 2.29 today, diesel went from 2.94 to 2.99, WTF? There seems to be no sense to any of this...it really sucks. People are buying fuel oil and every gallon of fuel oil sold is one less gallon of #2 available. #2 will not come down much in price until NEXT SPRING! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Pharmacology 1300 BST Pittsburgh PA 15261 USA [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [MBZ] something fishy with this
Prices for oil and distillates are not set by oil companies. Prices are set by traders and such in New York City, London, Hong Kong, etc. based on who knows what factors. They are the ones you can blame. They are making huge amounts of money off all of us. Oil companies do make a lot more profits when the prices go up, you might want to play the energy stock markets, but they do not set the prices. Intermediaries control a lot of wholesale pricing too, and in Boston I recall some years ago that the downstream tank farmers were screwing with prices to the retail guys, pissing them off to no end as they had to catch the flack from customers, and they were not making any more profit than they ever did (a few cents a gallon). There was never any local investigations of this behavior or politicians crying out, though it was well known who the screwers were. I saw in the paper (the Houston paper, covers the all bidness more than most, given we are the center of it) that heating oil stocks were quite adequate at this time in the NE, no less than last year, but quite a bit more expensive (about a dollar a gallon I think). So the question is why the price is high for heating oil and diesel, and the traders are the ones who could answer that. Or perhaps politicians but I doubt that (some/many like higher prices to promote business or social or political agendas or whatever, would never admit it, and that right there just about covers the whole spectrum of political types). Let us know what they say, if any of it makes any sense that is understandable, even to them. --R Hendrik Riessen wrote: Just an honest bunch of people trying to make a living. I heard things are so tough in the oil business that some are having to go into politics just to feed their families. Ahh well, you will just have to increase your prices for parts. Either that or get one of the 240D's up and running and put the big V8's out to pasture. Hendrik working towards getting the lawn mower self-propelled(the steering will be the hard part) - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 1:53 PM Subject: [MBZ] something fishy with this Gas went from 2.39 to 2.29 today, diesel went from 2.94 to 2.99, WTF? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.11.14/131 - Release Date: 12/10/2005 ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 300CD left rear clunking
Ron Dwelle wrote: Nobody has mentioned it, but a hanging brake (either regular brake or emergency brake) could cause the symptoms you describe. If it goes away when you step on the brake, you should also check for missing brake pad anti-rattle springs. If the rotor is slightly warped, and the anti-rattle springs are missing, the pad will be lifted and then drop back once per revolution and make a rhythmic clunk at low speeds. Stepping lightly on the brake clamps it in place and stops the noise. I have this problem on both front wheels of my car, because Midas lost the springs when the previous owner took the car in for a brake job.
Re: [MBZ] Change in My ISP email software
Robert Massmann wrote: My ISP has upgraded their mail software, My mail is quarantined, unless the email address is on my accepted list. All my diesel mail has been quarantined. Looking over what I received from your diesel list, it looks like I will have to get the digest version or put every list member on my accepted list. What a pain. This is in an attempt to limit spam e'mails. Not quite sure what my next step will be. Your ISP clearly has no clue how to run reliable email. I'd get an account on some third-party email service. Gmail is pretty handy for list mail, but you might want to go with someone else for your private mail.
Re: [MBZ] hey OK don
redghost wrote: Fuel here in WA is running $3.19 dino, $3.10 Bio, and $2.91 gas Yesterday I paid $3.249 for diesel at a Shell station (their overpriced premium diesel -- unfortunately there were no other stations handy.) Gas at the same station was $2.699. At this point I think it would be cheaper to drive a gasoline car than a diesel one. Earlier this week I got some B99 for $3.199. That price has been stable for at least a month.
[MBZ] Replacement engine x3
Message: 8 Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 12:45:20 -0400 From: James Jetton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] EM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII I would be very concerned with the oil pressure, and as to the other problems: Did they not drive or road test the car? I would be very upset, no, pissed off if I picked up my car and it had so many problems. With the kind of money you just spent, it is inexcusable that your car wasn't right. Goes to prove one very important point: If you can find a good indy shop, you are blessed as they are as rare as hen's teeth. Good luck with getting Em straight. James Jetton 1987 560 SEL Thanks. It goes without saying that such has eluded me thus far. They said they had been driving it for two days and it was perfect. No way to know exactly what that means to them. My son said that the car shifted like that for the time he drove it also, but it never did for me. Part of the problem was that the shop was closed and there was only a guy cleaning up when I arrived. No chance to go out with one of the owners or mechanics. Ill wife also needed for me to do a hurry up job. Went out a few minutes ago to take a look and start it up. I noticed a badly worn wire coming from a sensor [?] just behind where the top radiator hose goes into the engine. I turned that around so there was less strain on it, hoping that would help with temp gauge. It didn't, but the oil pressure pegged to three - as soon as the key was turned [before I started it] and stayed there until the engine warmed, when it slowly went down to just below the three. Revving the engine had no effect. Sounds to me like a screwed up sending unit, but not my field. Bigger concern for me is that the thing was producing bluish smoke all the time it was running today [it did not when I started it at the indy shop]. Not something that happened with my old engine [a bit of black for 4 - 6 seconds]. Seller said that it had a bit of smoke when it started and used two quarts between changes. I let it run about 7 - 8 minutes and it was still smoking. [Expletive avoided] I hope I do not have another bad engine. Into my shop here tomorrow for the next chapter. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD EM 265k / 200k engine [such is my prayer]
[MBZ] Fuel distributors on 450 117 engine
I have two fuel distributors, one a cast iron unit from a '76 engine, the other an aluminum unit from a '78 engine. I'm in the process of combining parts from the two engines to make one good one for my '78 459SLC. When I turn the wo fuel distibutors over (for cleaning, inspection), the center plunger in the '76 unit falls down (toward the top of the unit), while it stays up in the '78 unit. If I push it down (the '78), it comes back up - nice and smootly. Which behavior is correct? Thanks - -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/
Re: [MBZ] Fuel distributors on 450 117 engine
Well - while looking for something else, I answered my own question - it depends on the year and version! The iron fuel distributors got a compression spring above the control piston in '79, but all the aluminum fuel distributors have the spring. Therefore, both are operating correctly! On 10/16/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have two fuel distributors, one a cast iron unit from a '76 engine, the other an aluminum unit from a '78 engine. I'm in the process of combining parts from the two engines to make one good one for my '78 459SLC. When I turn the wo fuel distibutors over (for cleaning, inspection), the center plunger in the '76 unit falls down (toward the top of the unit), while it stays up in the '78 unit. If I push it down (the '78), it comes back up - nice and smootly. Which behavior is correct? Thanks - -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/ -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/
Re: [MBZ] something fishy with this
It's got to be the middle men -- everything else is going down, while Diesel is still rising. Light, sweet crude for November delivery slipped 45 cents to settle at $62.63 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Front-month crude futures are down 10 percent from their record settlement price of $69.47 on Sept. 1. Heating oil futures declined by 4.69 cents to to $1.95 per gallon. From http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5612507/ On 10/16/05, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Prices for oil and distillates are not set by oil companies. Prices are set by traders and such in New York City, London, Hong Kong, etc. based on who knows what factors. They are the ones you can blame. They are making huge amounts of money off all of us. Oil companies do make a lot more profits when the prices go up, you might want to play the energy stock markets, but they do not set the prices. Intermediaries control a lot of wholesale pricing too, and in Boston I recall some years ago that the downstream tank farmers were screwing with prices to the retail guys, pissing them off to no end as they had to catch the flack from customers, and they were not making any more profit than they ever did (a few cents a gallon). There was never any local investigations of this behavior or politicians crying out, though it was well known who the screwers were. I saw in the paper (the Houston paper, covers the all bidness more than most, given we are the center of it) that heating oil stocks were quite adequate at this time in the NE, no less than last year, but quite a bit more expensive (about a dollar a gallon I think). So the question is why the price is high for heating oil and diesel, and the traders are the ones who could answer that. Or perhaps politicians but I doubt that (some/many like higher prices to promote business or social or political agendas or whatever, would never admit it, and that right there just about covers the whole spectrum of political types). Let us know what they say, if any of it makes any sense that is understandable, even to them. --R Hendrik Riessen wrote: -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/
Re: [MBZ] Fuel distributors on 450 117 engine
OK Don claims: for my '78 459SLC. What the heck is that? I've never heard of such a thing. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 141K Litchfield Park, AZ
Re: [MBZ] Daytime running lights on a 124?
A ha, so it is. Thanks for the head's up, but their procedure seems awfully complex, relative to what I had in mind. I might just wire a simple 20 amp 4-pole relay in there, energized by some low amperage keyed 12v source, and call it good. On 10/16/05, John M McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I did notice in the w124 CD set there is an entire writeup (82-0071) how to convert a w124 to day time running lights using mercedes OEM equipment. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (210k) '84 300D (204k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (185K)
Re: [MBZ] Fuel distributors on 450 117 engine
It's a typo -- 450SLC. the 9 and the 0 are two close together for these old fat fingers. On 10/16/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK Don claims: for my '78 459SLC. What the heck is that? I've never heard of such a thing. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 141K Litchfield Park, AZ -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/
Re: [MBZ] MB Diesels - Where are They for sale?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy - My wife totalled her 97 Chrysler last Sunday AM and thankfully she's recovering. The concussion will take some time and may hide injuries that might surface later. But it could have been much worse. As a result, she's become much more safety conscious. So I think she'll want a MB if we can find the right one. Unfortunately the older 190 is probably smaller than we'd want. The newer C class might be too small also and it's not available in diesel - 2 strikes already. Next is the W124 (?) early 90s diesel but so far the search has been unproductive. I've found one 93 300D with 80K for $9865 which sounds pretty good. But I'd like to have more than one to select from. Also, this one is in a northern state which makes me worry about salted roads and rust. I've checked the paper, eBay and numerous used car internet sites. Also tried MB-USA and there was only one listed. There's *got* to be more in the national MB inventory - guess they don't care to include them all. Any suggestions? Probably won't buy for another month or so --- Trying to find a used '90s Mercedes diesel IS a challenge. Fewer Mercedes diesels were imported to the US in all of the '90s than in any ONE year in the early/mid '80s. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Pharmacology 1300 BST Pittsburgh PA 15261 USA [EMAIL PROTECTED]
