Re: [MBZ] 115 blower??
drip some AT fluid onto the shafts at the end of the motor I have done this. Can I get to it to do that? Through the air intake grilles in front of the window. Using a piece of tubing long enough to reach your mouth too, I sucked up a little oil and guided the end of the tube to the bearings with my wedged-in hand. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update
I replaced the radiator hoses when I installed the rebuilt engine in the SLC, but only because I had replaced almost everything else. The old hoses (no idea how old - no records with the car) appear to be fine. I have not had to EVER replace a top hose except following accidents. The hoses on my present cars (and the ones I retired over the last 4-5 years) are/were almost all original. Marshall -- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] 126 A/C
Except that the evaporator is too big to pull up through the speaker opening I forgot that the blower in the w115 must be a close kin to the evaporator and designed by the same fiendish engineer. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] 115 blower??
Sounds about right. I've done the job twice - once by the manual - took me about 20 hours, and through the speaker hole the second time - took 6-8 hours. I had to glue the speaker cover frame back on to keep it from rattling - the lip it snaps to had to be cut off to get the fan out. MB lists the job as 18 hours labor, IIRC, to do it the Benz way. If you go the trans-speaker hole route, it can be cut down to 5-6 hours, BUT you end up with banged-up knuckles and hands and lots of swearing. The whole car was built around the blower motor on the MB assembly line, so getting to it is the bear. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] 115 blower??
I sold a Mercedes once for this problem and swore I would never own another 114 or 115 body Mercedes. Problem is, my 220D and both 240D's were the best running diesels I've owned to date! Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 8:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 115 blower?? Sounds about right. I've done the job twice - once by the manual - took me about 20 hours, and through the speaker hole the second time - took 6-8 hours. I had to glue the speaker cover frame back on to keep it from rattling - the lip it snaps to had to be cut off to get the fan out. MB lists the job as 18 hours labor, IIRC, to do it the Benz way. If you go the trans-speaker hole route, it can be cut down to 5-6 hours, BUT you end up with banged-up knuckles and hands and lots of swearing. The whole car was built around the blower motor on the MB assembly line, so getting to it is the bear. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.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
Re: [MBZ] 126 evaporator
they turn up on ebay sometimes. archer wrote: Are there any reasonably priced freon detectors that work well. Thanks, Gerry Archer '83 300D and 240D -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 126 A/C
ohh redghost wrote: I did not need the condenser. Meant to say evaporator. Condenser was living up front. Too many shards of plastic and windshield in the head. The evaporator evaporator... not condenser. Dense boy, needs more coffee and to find M1 not living at the wallyworld. did a search and Wally is cornering the market, so the FLAPS are cutting back on TSUV On Friday, May 26, 2006, at 06:33 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 126 evaporator
hmmm, I had never heard that. Marshall Booth wrote: Trampas wrote: Kaleb, I have not seen one go bad on a W126, but... Most of my AC leaks on the W126 were from the expansion valve. If you do replace evap. Replace expansion valve as it is easier with dash out. W126 are known to have the same problems from '86 thru the early '90s that 124/140s had (the evaporators developed leaks). Marshall -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] The bronze rat
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Bronze Rat A tourist walks into a curio shop in San Francisco. Looking around at everything, he notices a very lifelike life-sized bronze statue of a rat. It has no price tag, but is so striking that he decides he must have it. He takes it to the owner and asks, How much for the bronze rat? The owner replies, $12 for the rat and $100 for the story. The tourist gives the man $12 and says, I'll just take the rat, you can keep the story. As he walks down the street carrying his bronze rat, he notices that a few real rats have crawled out of the alleys and sewers and begun following him down the street. This is disconcerting, and he begins walking faster. But within a couple of blocks, the herd of rats behind him has grown to hundreds, and they begin squealing. He begins to trot toward the Bay, looking around to see that the rats now number in the MILLIONS, and are squealing and coming toward him faster and faster. Concerned, even scared, he runs to the edge of the Bay, and throws the bronze rat as far out into the water as he can. Amazingly, the millions of rats all jump into the Bay after it and are all drowned. The man walks back to the curio shop. Ah ha, says the owner, you have come back for the story? No, says the man, I came back to see if you have a bronze Mexican, a bronze Muslim cleric, a bronze Democrat, anything French. ___ http://www.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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Lower Pivot - Need Help!
I had the blower motor replaced in an old 69 220D once, at a mechanic I used way back when. That was in the early 90's and dont remember how much he charged me. He did say he was NEVER doing that job again. John Peterson / ImmersionStudio LLC wrote: But it is EASY to read if you have your original warranty booklet. The engine number is stamped on mine there (last page, old ibm card) -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 126 evaporator
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: hmmm, I had never heard that. We try to teach you something new every day! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
Re: [MBZ] The bronze rat
um, isn't this best left inside your head or on the Banned list? Absolutely not. RLE
Re: [MBZ] 115 blower??
Tom Hargrave wrote: I sold a Mercedes once for this problem and swore I would never own another 114 or 115 body Mercedes. Problem is, my 220D and both 240D's were the best running diesels I've owned to date! Great running, but not capable of climbing a hill at the speed limit in most states. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
Re: [MBZ] 126 evaporator
yep Marshall Booth wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: hmmm, I had never heard that. We try to teach you something new every day! Marshall -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] The bronze rat
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Bronze Rat SNIP No, says the man, I came back to see if you have a bronze Mexican, a bronze Muslim cleric, a bronze Democrat, anything French. Priceless!! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 142
On Fri, 26 May 2006 00:27:17 -0400 James Jetton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 5/25/2006 6:13:49 PM Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 142 Isn't it FUN seeing the whole digest all over again? Craig
Re: [MBZ] 115 blower??
True, I ran between Huntsville, AL and Nashville TN one a week and I slowed down to 40 MPH climbing one particular hill. I used to get on the interstate, push the pedal to the floor and let off at the other end. Most of the time I drifted between 80 and 85 except for those darn hills. Oddly enough, I would go no faster than 80 - 85 down hill which made no since until I studied how the fuel injection system worked. The engine is governed to a top speed of 5500 RPM. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marshall Booth Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 9:14 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 115 blower?? Tom Hargrave wrote: I sold a Mercedes once for this problem and swore I would never own another 114 or 115 body Mercedes. Problem is, my 220D and both 240D's were the best running diesels I've owned to date! Great running, but not capable of climbing a hill at the speed limit in most states. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired) ___ http://www.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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 142
Thats strange, the filters should have bounced that back. Craig McCluskey wrote: On Fri, 26 May 2006 00:27:17 -0400 James Jetton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 5/25/2006 6:13:49 PM Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 142 Isn't it FUN seeing the whole digest all over again? Craig ___ http://www.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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] I really do not like W107
On 5/26/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 500SLC is the ultimate 107, IMHO -- still waiting for one to show up. I know where there's one waiting to be rescued. It's been parked on the same street corner on the inner east side of Portland for three years or so. It never moves, and the only sign I've ever seen that it's not actually abandoned, other than the tags being current, is that periodically someone brushes the fallen leaves off it. (Actually it says 450SLC 5.0 on the back. Isn't that the same rare beast?) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper
Re: [MBZ] The bronze rat
bzzt, wrong answer! On 5/26/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: um, isn't this best left inside your head or on the Banned list? Absolutely not. RLE Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler #22 (214k) '84 300D (212k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K)
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 142
On Fri, 26 May 2006 21:23:40 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thats strange, the filters should have bounced that back. So you really have made some serious improvements to the list, haven't you? Craig P.S. When can I call you? You're on S Wells Ranch Rd, aren't you?
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 142
yea, but I never at home, or really available to talk. Email is the best way to get ahold of me. Craig McCluskey wrote: On Fri, 26 May 2006 21:23:40 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thats strange, the filters should have bounced that back. So you really have made some serious improvements to the list, haven't you? Craig P.S. When can I call you? You're on S Wells Ranch Rd, aren't you? ___ http://www.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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] I really do not like W107
(Actually it says 450SLC 5.0 on the back. Isn't that the same rare beast?) Like this one??? http://chicago.craigslist.org/car/164755231.html Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT
Re: [MBZ] I really do not like W107
On 5/26/06, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (Actually it says 450SLC 5.0 on the back. Isn't that the same rare beast?) Like this one??? http://chicago.craigslist.org/car/164755231.html That's just a garden-variety 450SLC, as far as I can tell. (Man, I forgot how ugly they are with DOT bumpers! Only 107 I've ever owned was a 280SLC with Euro bumpers and plaid cloth interior.) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper
[MBZ] MB in X-Men 3?
My friend (whom I've corrupted greatly, as she now sees old Benzes everywhere! and looks for the diesel label) saw X-Men 3 last night, and said that in a flashback scene Professor X and Magneto drive up in an old Benz to pick up a young Jean Gray. I know there's a new GL350 later in the movie, but has anyone seen the movie and can ID the classic? -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] [MBZ W107's
Maybe this one is different enough for somebody. 1976 350SLC euro... 4 spd, 200 HP, no ac, no cruise, no sunroof Might be nice car where you don't need any of that... Check it... http://www.oursl.com/listing-forms/listings- det.php?op=showdetaid=171 Usual disclaimer.. Chuck Phoenix, AZ
Re: [MBZ] Bio Standby Hose Package-Rusty
Everybody: I have been running various blends and formulations of biodiesel in my 4 diesels for a couple years now. Here's what I found: 1. New standard braided injector return lines can fail catastrophically in less than one year, spraying the engine compartment with fuel and creating a dangerous fire hazard. Happened twice, thankfully no fires. 2. New tank filler gaskets will rot in 2 years. Goopy melted rubber oozes down the side of car, damaging paint. 3. Fuel tank lines have not yet shown obvious acceleration of rot other than standard rate of decay. I watch these closely. 4. Fuel leaks at mechanical joints are appearing all over. Rubber problems seem to depend on the particular bio used. The commercial bio sources seem to be the worse than homebrew. The latest shipment from a commercial supplier is particularly nasty. I strongly recomend that anyone running bio replace the braided return lines immediately wth Viton or 1/8 hi pressure rubber fuel line. The old style lines constitute a fire hazard. There may be no sign of leakage, softening, or other prior warning before they blow competely off. Yes, you might smell the leak and pull over if one fails, but a family member might not recognize the problem until a fire breaks out. Bruce Levi Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I'm not too worried about the rubber lines with bio. The other part I've heard is that there aren't many rubber lines that are made with natural rubber that are more susceptible to being eaten by bio. I certainly don't blame wvo for a leak I had on a worn out cracked and split return line on a 23 year old car... As for the synthetic, it's all in how you look at it. I've experienced first-hand how synthetic causes leaks. I switched to synthetic one weekend and then within an hour I had an oil feed line for the turbo that was spraying a stream of oil. Now, I don't think synthetic dug a whole in the line, but I think it unclogged the gunk that was previously plugging the hole... So, whether it caused it or not is semantics, but the fact that synthetic can start leaking when you switch over is definitely true in some cases. Levi (: On 5/24/06, David Brodbeck wrote: Bob Rentfro wrote: Is Viton the super secret good stuff? Viton has very good chemical-resistant properties. In my previous job at a carwash manufacturer we made heavy use of Viton seals for valves and fittings that carried soaps. A lot of the soaps contained D-Limonene, a powerful degreaser and solvent derived from orange peels. It's non-toxic, but it'll swell rubber in high concentrations -- Viton and PVC are about the only polymers that will stand up to it. It's pretty amazing the first time you see a rubber O-ring that's swelled up to twice its normal size. I wonder how much of the biodiesel kills hoses story is because a lot of old cars have hoses that are about to go anyway, and when they fail the biodiesel gets blamed. Sort of like the old wives' tale about synthetic oil causing leaks. ___ http://www.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 ___ http://www.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 Bruce 82 300CD 334kmi 'His' 85 300CD 240kmi 'Hers' 75 240D 202kmi 'Donner' 77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen' 73 220D 'It' - Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail Beta. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat May 27 03:50:38 2006 Received: from smtpout.mac.com ([17.250.248.182]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1Fjpp0-0001Vk-Fs for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sat, 27 May 2006 03:50:38 + Received: from mac.com (smtpin07-en2 [10.13.10.152]) by smtpout.mac.com (Xserve/8.12.11/smtpout12/MantshX 4.0) with ESMTP id k4R3obCb013958; Fri, 26 May 2006 20:50:37 -0700 (PDT) Received: from [192.168.2.3] (ip68-2-210-120.ph.ph.cox.net [68.2.210.120]) (authenticated bits=0) by mac.com (Xserve/smtpin07/MantshX 4.0) with ESMTP id k4R3oXC4016571; Fri, 26 May 2006 20:50:36 -0700 (PDT) In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v749.3) Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 26 May 2006 20:50:31 -0700 To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [MBZ] Bio Standby Hose Package-Rusty
On Fri, 26 May 2006 20:45:45 -0700 (PDT) B Dike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, you might smell the leak and pull over if one fails, but a family member might not recognize the problem until a fire breaks out. One of the advantages of petroleum diesel is that it's not very flammable, so there is little worry of a fire. Are you saying that biodiesel is different? Craig
Re: [MBZ] Jacks and jackstands
Cheapest and safest solution I have seen is big stumps, sawed square on both ends so that the diameter is significantly greater than the height. Raise the car with jacks and slide a stump under each corner of the car. Bruce archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It would be nice to get the MBs higher than the Walmart jackstands and high lift jacks will go, but the prices for commercial jackstands and jacks that will go higher are prohibitive. The old repair shops would use half of rear axles for stands, but I don't remember what they used for jacks. Anyone have a cheaper solution for getting the MBs up higher? Gerry Archer '83 300D and 240D ___ http://www.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 Bruce 82 300CD 334kmi 'His' 85 300CD 240kmi 'Hers' 75 240D 202kmi 'Donner' 77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen' 73 220D 'It' - How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat May 27 03:59:11 2006 Received: from wr-out-0506.google.com ([64.233.184.233]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FjpxH-0002DY-7d for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sat, 27 May 2006 03:59:11 + Received: by wr-out-0506.google.com with SMTP id i21so186057wra for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 26 May 2006 20:59:11 -0700 (PDT) DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=beta; d=gmail.com; h=received:message-id:date:from:to:subject:in-reply-to:mime-version:content-type:references; b=HcwCKgqcQHKRStcZOwpj0GB5Ca79shr+xNZebMunRdMD6svqN0yfYtbUdVWmRuFpMD/raI56g+DkOSYh3/07GwKnyArLalKBNDe8MEz0b3EZkqdmb0cxGVHAlgODOFCAENEMnhICtGb6qi2qyEtIBFdtSQ5HZcvVEfeSVNPi0ys= Received: by 10.54.142.18 with SMTP id p18mr57638wrd; Fri, 26 May 2006 20:59:11 -0700 (PDT) Received: by 10.54.160.12 with HTTP; Fri, 26 May 2006 20:59:11 -0700 (PDT) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 26 May 2006 20:59:11 -0700 From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: inline X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] [MBZ W107's X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion 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: Sat, 27 May 2006 03:59:11 - That's NICE. *drool* Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper On 5/26/06, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe this one is different enough for somebody. 1976 350SLC euro... 4 spd, 200 HP, no ac, no cruise, no sunroof Might be nice car where you don't need any of that... Check it... http://www.oursl.com/listing-forms/listings-det.php?op=3Dshowdetaid=3D17= 1 Usual disclaimer.. Chuck Phoenix, AZ ___ http://www.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
Re: [MBZ] Jacks and jackstands
That must be about the safest kind of support there is. No way they could turn over. Thanks, Gerry - Original Message - From: B Dike [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cheapest and safest solution I have seen is big stumps, sawed square on both ends so that the diameter is significantly greater than the height. Raise the car with jacks and slide a stump under each corner of the car. Bruce archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It would be nice to get the MBs higher than the Walmart jackstands and high lift jacks will go, but the prices for commercial jackstands and jacks that will go higher are prohibitive. The old repair shops would use half of rear axles for stands, but I don't remember what they used for jacks. Anyone have a cheaper solution for getting the MBs up higher? Gerry Archer '83 300D and 240D
Re: [MBZ] 115 blower??
Tom Hargrave wrote: Oddly enough, I would go no faster than 80 - 85 down hill which made no since until I studied how the fuel injection system worked. The engine is governed to a top speed of 5500 RPM. I bet it'd go faster in Georgia overdrive.
Re: [MBZ] I really do not like W107
Yup - that's the one. First badged as 450SLC 5.0, then changed to 500SLC with a re-designed engine and four speed tranny. It's the first aluminum block 117 engine with the chassis tuned for the rallies/races that MB won in that time frame. There were 2769 built from '77 to '81 - http://fly.hiwaay.net/~gbf/107/slc.htm A total of 62,888 SLCs had been manufactured over a ten year period of which just 1,636 were the 450SLC-5.0 and 1,133 were the 500SLC. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_R107 - nice history of the racing SLCs. Wonder if I can get Kaleb to haul it home from Portland??? On 5/26/06, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 5/26/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 500SLC is the ultimate 107, IMHO -- still waiting for one to show up. I know where there's one waiting to be rescued. It's been parked on the same street corner on the inner east side of Portland for three years or so. It never moves, and the only sign I've ever seen that it's not actually abandoned, other than the tags being current, is that periodically someone brushes the fallen leaves off it. (Actually it says 450SLC 5.0 on the back. Isn't that the same rare beast?) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper ___ http://www.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 -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] I really do not like W107
Another good look at the 450SLC 5.0 -- http://www.californiaclassix.com/archive/79_MB_RallySLC_c145.html -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] 115 blower??
Great running, but not capable of climbing a hill at the speed limit in most states. What's wrong with the Frankenheap? It doesn't slow down, and is only a 200D. Stickshift, and a 616 head on it though. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 126 A/C
Except that the evaporator is too big to pull up through the speaker opening Chop it up. Of course, getting an intact new one back _in_ that hole is a problem then... -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] MB in X-Men 3?
Not a movie guy - I can't comment on the X-man movie. But (and not to hijack the thread) I have been wanting to mention something that I've recently noticed. We have recently just gotten our first DVD player, (yes, we're a bit behind the times) and have noticed that in the disclaimer before each movie (which admonishes against movie pirating) there is an apparent 115? with some punk trying to break into it. Brian 83 240D On 5/26/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My friend (whom I've corrupted greatly, as she now sees old Benzes everywhere! and looks for the diesel label) saw X-Men 3 last night, and said that in a flashback scene Professor X and Magneto drive up in an old Benz to pick up a young Jean Gray. I know there's a new GL350 later in the movie, but has anyone seen the movie and can ID the classic? -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ http://www.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
Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update
on 5/26/06 8:17 AM, John Berryman at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So it's behaving now? A bit better, runs at an even 100 or just under during the day, and in colder temps late at night varies between 100 and 110-ish, depending on driving conditions. So I am thinking I have a clutch-fan issue too (though the viscous aspect of the clutch fan is near perfect). I figure I got maybe another quart into the system, since my last 'bulletin'. For now I am, well, doing nothing. Can't decide whether to bother with a citric flush and refill through the top hose (I seem to recall on the older lists some people found the flush only worked for a few months), or just go ahead and replace the radiator. Mac
Re: [MBZ] MB in X-Men 3?
Isn't that a black 123 280E. Hendrik who hopes that ad doesn't give car thieves any ideas about nicking old Benzes - Original Message - From: Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 6:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB in X-Men 3? Not a movie guy - I can't comment on the X-man movie. But (and not to hijack the thread) I have been wanting to mention something that I've recently noticed. We have recently just gotten our first DVD player, (yes, we're a bit behind the times) and have noticed that in the disclaimer before each movie (which admonishes against movie pirating) there is an apparent 115? with some punk trying to break into it. Brian 83 240D On 5/26/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My friend (whom I've corrupted greatly, as she now sees old Benzes everywhere! and looks for the diesel label) saw X-Men 3 last night, and said that in a flashback scene Professor X and Magneto drive up in an old Benz to pick up a young Jean Gray. I know there's a new GL350 later in the movie, but has anyone seen the movie and can ID the classic? -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ http://www.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 ___ http://www.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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 268.7.1/348 - Release Date: 25/05/2006
Re: [MBZ] Continued off topic
BillR wrote: Many of the advanced degree folks are legal, very many are here on quite outdated student visas. Quite a few are leaving due to frustration at trying to become legal. My best bud from college works for a local biotech firm. They lost a senior scientist once, one of their department heads, multiple phds, irreplaceable experience. Feds refused to renew his work permit, had to go back to the Netherlands. Our loss, their gain. My take on the illegals: We have them in mass quantity, mainly because our system has consistently granted preference to illegal over legal immigration. The illegal gets amnesty, which usually treats him as if he had legally entered and started the citizenship process on the day he can first prove he was illegally here. Meanwhile, his cousin who was stupid enough to ask for permission is still waiting in Mexico. There is virtually no legal immigration from Mexico, because the country specific quota is already exceeded by the illegals. My solution: Get serious about finding and exporting the illegals. The video from the May Day protests should give us lots of prime suspects. For every illegal we kick out, we let in one legal. My amnesty program is to show no preference or ill will towards the illegals we kick out, they can apply for legal entry, securing their place in line with everybody else who applies today, behind everybody who already applied. Mitch.
Re: [MBZ] Bio Standby Hose Package-Rusty
To my knowledge vegetable oil needs to be at like 600F or higher before it might potentially ignite. So, I suppose it's possible on the turbo or something (Pretty sure an oil leak on the turbo/exhaust is what cause the fire on an old Impulse I had). Not sure what the temp is of diesel. A spark certainly wouldn't set either off. For that matter, I've tried to burn some spilled vegoil residue off of concrete with a propane torch and didn't have much luck. Levi On 5/26/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 26 May 2006 20:45:45 -0700 (PDT) B Dike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, you might smell the leak and pull over if one fails, but a family member might not recognize the problem until a fire breaks out. One of the advantages of petroleum diesel is that it's not very flammable, so there is little worry of a fire. Are you saying that biodiesel is different? Craig ___ http://www.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
Re: [MBZ] MB in X-Men 3?
Yeah, I saw it. Great movie by the way. Though I'm afraid I don't know enough about the older Benz's. I believe they said it was 20 years ago, but the car certainly seemed older than that. It was green, had the more estately look, like something the queen would ride in in an old James Bond Movie. Had those wheels that you don't notice any spokes on with the like 8 round Mercedes Emblems in the middle... Levi On 5/26/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My friend (whom I've corrupted greatly, as she now sees old Benzes everywhere! and looks for the diesel label) saw X-Men 3 last night, and said that in a flashback scene Professor X and Magneto drive up in an old Benz to pick up a young Jean Gray. I know there's a new GL350 later in the movie, but has anyone seen the movie and can ID the classic? -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ http://www.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
Re: [MBZ] MB in X-Men 3?
Hendrik Riessen wrote: Isn't that a black 123 280E. Yes. Yes it is (though I'm not 100% on the color, just the model). -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update
A bit better, runs at an even 100 or just under during the day, and in colder temps late at night varies between 100 and 110-ish, depending on driving conditions. So I am thinking I have a clutch-fan issue too (though the viscous aspect of the clutch fan is near perfect). Some time stop the engine and feel the radiator immediately behind the fan. It should be 'hot'. If it's cold there's a flow problem. BTDT. Can't decide whether to bother with a citric flush and refill through the top hose (I seem to recall on the older lists some people found the flush only worked for a few months), or just go ahead and replace the radiator. If the radiator is full of deposits, likely the engine is as well and heat transfer on that end of the cycle is also compromised. Before a radiator replacement (expensive) I'd do the flush in any event. Our SDL is entering its third summer after the acid flush, and has not overheated since. We had a bout of 90+-degree weather already, and no problem. Borrowed time? Perhaps, but it's at an attractive interest rate! -- Jim
[MBZ] In the news: Diesels poison innocent children
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/24/AR2006052402362.html Tom
Re: [MBZ] Club 123D spring rally recsheduled - 6-10-06
V Layton wrote: Hi Folks! and Tom, There were too many schedule conflicts for yesterday, so all those signed up have agreed on a new nate, June 10th (saturday) I hope this frees you up Tom, and of course anyone with a W123 can join the festivites. Hi Vince, Hopefully I'll be able to make the 10th. I say hopefully because I'm moving soon (to the Central West End) and don't yet know which weekend I'll have to do it, but I'll try to keep this one open. Tom, fingers crossed
[MBZ] Texas Parts Cars
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Someone mentioned they needed a W124 for parts - a rear clip IIRC -
I got a email note from Silverstar Recycling saying they have a 1988 260E
W124 that's damaged in the front -
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[MBZ] W123 in Texas for Sale
1983 300 D-TURBO Diesel 101,300 miles -- $4100 This car is very solid. I bought it 2 years ago from a dealer for grease car conversion. However, my kids have been keeping me too busy and I finally give up on the idea. Recently I have change all the fluids, coolant, oil, filters, belts, dash light, power steering hoses, fuel hoses, alternator voltage regulator, new key tumbler module. Also fixed clock, replaced driver seat and new Good Year tires. The car always starts right away and shuts down right away, runs very well on the highway. All power locks, power windows, power mirror, sunroof in working order. You can see the pictures at: http://geocities.com/kerr_tung/ This car is in Mansfield Texas. If you are interested, please call me at 817-453-9321. Or send me email directly (not to the group because I don't read the group mail any more) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Kerr Thanks, Kerr From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat May 27 14:29:19 2006 Received: from bay110-dav1.bay110.hotmail.com ([65.54.229.73] helo=hotmail.com) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1Fjzn5-0005SO-Jn for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sat, 27 May 2006 14:29:19 + Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Sat, 27 May 2006 07:29:16 -0700 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from 71.120.55.28 by BAY110-DAV1.phx.gbl with DAV; Sat, 27 May 2006 14:29:13 + X-Originating-IP: [71.120.55.28] X-Originating-Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 27 May 2006 09:29:42 -0500 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-OriginalArrivalTime: 27 May 2006 14:29:16.0095 (UTC) FILETIME=[EEAD44F0:01C68199] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 in Texas for Sale X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion 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: Sat, 27 May 2006 14:29:20 - $3000 too much for me Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT - Original Message - From: Kerr Tung [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 9:17 AM Subject: [MBZ] W123 in Texas for Sale 1983 300 D-TURBO Diesel 101,300 miles -- $4100 This car is very solid. I bought it 2 years ago from a dealer for grease car conversion. However, my kids have been keeping me too busy and I finally give up on the idea. Recently I have change all the fluids, coolant, oil, filters, belts, dash light, power steering hoses, fuel hoses, alternator voltage regulator, new key tumbler module. Also fixed clock, replaced driver seat and new Good Year tires. The car always starts right away and shuts down right away, runs very well on the highway. All power locks, power windows, power mirror, sunroof in working order. You can see the pictures at: http://geocities.com/kerr_tung/ This car is in Mansfield Texas. If you are interested, please call me at 817-453-9321. Or send me email directly (not to the group because I don't read the group mail any more) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Kerr Thanks, Kerr ___ http://www.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
Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update
In a message dated 5/27/2006 1:35:56 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can't decide whether to bother with a citric flush and refill through the top hose (I seem to recall on the older lists some people found the flush only worked for a few months), or just go ahead and replace the radiator. Mac Mac, How long since the radiator has been removed from the car for EXTERNAL cleaning? I don't know of any other way to get the bugs and trash out of the center of the radiator, just in front of the fan clutch. Trying to blow it clear will only damage the fins. If HOT air can't pass over the clutch, it will not fully engage, even if it is in perfect condition. I would say 7-8 years in the desert, but maybe less than 3 years in the Midwest, where the air is full of bugs and chafe, etc. Side note: If you take any car into a radiator shop for a rodding out, and/or internal cleaning, they are not going to tell you about all the trash the found on the front of the radiator. They are going to take your money and take full credit for cleaning what may have been an almost perfect interior. Side note 2: If you have never pulled a radiator, the next time you are in a wrecking yard, take notice of the radiator faces, on cars that have had the condenser scavenged. You will be amazed at how much stuff is blocking the fins! Just one man's opinion, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 262 K miles 98 ML 320, 142 K miles
Re: [MBZ] Club 123D spring rally recsheduled - 6-10-06
Never in the world would I have you picked as a CWE type. ___ GG (CWE Wannabe) St. Louis - Cincinnati 1997 SL500 http://homepage.mac.com/deneals/SL500.htm -Original Message- From: tom savage Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 9:09 AM Hi Vince, Hopefully I'll be able to make the 10th. I say hopefully because I'm moving soon (to the Central West End) and don't yet know which weekend I'll have to do it, but I'll try to keep this one open. Tom, fingers crossed
Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update
on 5/27/06 10:54 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How long since the radiator has been removed from the car for EXTERNAL cleaning? Funny you should mention that, but this is a (supposedly) known good used rad off a driving parts car I purchased a while back... before we installed it I thoroughly cleaned the fins with a pressure washer. I would say 7-8 years in the desert, but maybe less than 3 years in the Midwest, where the air is full of bugs and chafe, etc. I think you missed a word or two in that sentence, not to be a PITA but I'm wondering what you meant as this car came from eastern Cali, almost in Nevada. It led a very hot life. The odd thing here is that the car's tendency to run hotter in cold ambient temps probably means the problem with the clutch fan is related to the 'sensor' (not sure what to call it) not being able to cope with cold, not hot. Side note: If you take any car into a radiator shop for a rodding out, and/or internal cleaning, they are not going to tell you about all the trash the found on the front of the radiator. My friend the wrench says thank you for that, he is forever yelling at his customers about that. Just one man's opinion, Much appreciated Mac
[MBZ] OM617/300sd oil pressure drop at idle, in gear
This is related to my run-hot thread I seem to recall that the (base) MB spec for oil pressure at hot idle in an OM617 is 1 bar. I am getting ~1.5-ish bar at idle hot in park, even when the car is running hot, but it drops further and faster, to 1 bar in gear once the engine has really got hot, or I'm in dead traffic, and can even sneak just under the 1 bar mark in traffic jams. So I am constantly shifting into neutral when waiting. Question: what is the spec, and is it spec'd for neutral/park or idling in gear? TKS -- Mac Steve MacSween Aylmer, Quebec (Canada) Mercedes: '82 300sd / '82 240d (x2) / '60 220s Volvo: '87 245 (waiting for OM616 transplant) SAAB: '83 900T (waiting for a miracle)
Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update
on 5/27/06 8:44 AM, Jim Cathey at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If the radiator is full of deposits, likely the engine is as well and heat transfer on that end of the cycle is also compromised. Before a radiator replacement (expensive) I'd do the flush in any event. Our SDL is entering its third summer after the acid flush, and has not overheated since. We had a bout of 90+-degree weather already, and no problem. Borrowed time? Perhaps, but it's at an attractive interest rate! Yes, thanks, good points. Gonna run into town today to see if the big pharmacy has citric acid in stock. Mac
[MBZ] A/C dryer replacement
I need to replace a leaking pressure switch on top of the dryer in an '83 300D Turbo. In American cars the dryer is usually replaced any time a part in the A/C system is replaced, but I don't want to replace this $180 dryer until vacuuming and gassing up the system to see if this is the only leak. All opinions on the pros and cons of replacing the pressure switch without replacing the dryer are welcome. Thanks, Gerry Archer '83 300D and 240D
Re: [MBZ] OM617/300sd oil pressure drop at idle, in gear
What weight oil are you running? Some say spec is .5. I was using 0/40 M1 and saw the same conditions you describe. Changed to 15/50 M1 and now never goes below 1 bar now even at 110 degrees, idling in traffic with A/C on. On 5/27/06, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is related to my run-hot thread I seem to recall that the (base) MB spec for oil pressure at hot idle in an OM617 is 1 bar. I am getting ~1.5-ish bar at idle hot in park, even when the car is running hot, but it drops further and faster, to 1 bar in gear once the engine has really got hot, or I'm in dead traffic, and can even sneak just under the 1 bar mark in traffic jams. So I am constantly shifting into neutral when waiting. Question: what is the spec, and is it spec'd for neutral/park or idling in gear? TKS -- Mac Steve MacSween Aylmer, Quebec (Canada) Mercedes: '82 300sd / '82 240d (x2) / '60 220s Volvo: '87 245 (waiting for OM616 transplant) SAAB: '83 900T (waiting for a miracle) ___ http://www.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 -- John Freer Palm Springs, CA 1992 500 SEL 143K Stardust 1985 380SL 143K Blue Belle 1996 Sidekick 57K Kermit
[MBZ] W124 AC Fans in Front of Condenser '91 300D 2.5 Turbo
Howdy -
Whenever the ACC is set to a AC position and the car is fired up the aux
fans behind the grill start spinning. At first I thought this might be a
self-test but I found the fans continued to run for much too long for that.
What could cause this?
Is it in fact a problem?
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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[MBZ] carfax please
KL1TD62694B215089 Thanks. -- There're always enemies, George. Jesus had enemies. -- Tom Clancy, _Executive Orders_ 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
[MBZ] R-12
Thanks to Jim Friesen for the six-pack of Toyota AC oil in pressurized cans ... which also include a couple ounces of R-12. I added some yesterday and it looks like my 86 Sable wagon may make it through another summer now. Scott Ritchey Kittrell NC 1982 300SD 220K 1979 300TD 350K = -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 1488 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net/attachments/20060= 527/c3042a27/winmail.bin
[MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor
I need an internal coil spring compressor to do some work on my W126. Since this is the second or third time I have needed one I was going to purchase one. Does anyone have one for sale or a recommendation for cheap one? Thanks Trampas
Re: [MBZ] W124 AC Fans in Front of Condenser '91 300D 2.5 Turbo
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy - Whenever the ACC is set to a AC position and the car is fired up the aux fans behind the grill start spinning. At first I thought this might be a self-test but I found the fans continued to run for much too long for that. What could cause this? A shorted pressure sensor (S32/1) a defective temp sensor (B-10/8) or a defective fan relay (either K-9 or K-10). Maybe other things as well, but those will do it. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
Re: [MBZ] A/C dryer replacement
archer wrote: I need to replace a leaking pressure switch on top of the dryer in an '83 300D Turbo. In American cars the dryer is usually replaced any time a part in the A/C system is replaced, but I don't want to replace this $180 dryer until vacuuming and gassing up the system to see if this is the only leak. All opinions on the pros and cons of replacing the pressure switch without replacing the dryer are welcome. The dryer for a 123 is $44 from Rusty!! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update
On May 27, 2006, at 4:35 AM, Steve MacSween wrote: A bit better, runs at an even 100 or just under during the day, and in colder temps late at night varies between 100 and 110-ish, depending on driving conditions. AC on or off? 90ish is more better. I see all of mine hit 100ish at times. This is normal and I see a little more when pulling a big long hill, it always cools back down. Did you point the arrow on the thermostat up and/or the tiny orifice? So I am thinking I have a clutch-fan issue too (though the viscous aspect of the clutch fan is near perfect). There could be a 20+ year old pile of dead bugs, dead vegetation and general debris on the forward side of the radiator, (between the condenser and radiator). Has it ever hit the red on the gauge after you burped it and topped it off? I wouldn't sweat it if it hasn't. It wouldn't hurt to check and clean the sensor connection to ensure good contact and accurate readings. An acid flush can surely help if there are mineral deposits in the radiator tubes. Bruce Dike also had a theory that erosion of the inside of the thermostat housing can cause overheating, JB-Weld or a new housing can remedy that. Was the original T-Stat stuck open or closed prior to changing it? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Bio Standby Hose Package-Rusty
B Dike wrote: Everybody: I have been running various blends and formulations of biodiesel in my 4 diesels for a couple years now. Here's what I found: 1. New standard braided injector return lines can fail catastrophically in less than one year, spraying the engine compartment with fuel and creating a dangerous fire hazard. Happened twice, thankfully no fires. 2. New tank filler gaskets will rot in 2 years. Goopy melted rubber oozes down the side of car, damaging paint. 3. Fuel tank lines have not yet shown obvious acceleration of rot other than standard rate of decay. I watch these closely. 4. Fuel leaks at mechanical joints are appearing all over. Rubber problems seem to depend on the particular bio used. The commercial bio sources seem to be the worse than homebrew. The latest shipment from a commercial supplier is particularly nasty. I strongly recomend that anyone running bio replace the braided return lines immediately wth Viton or 1/8 hi pressure rubber fuel line. The old style lines constitute a fire hazard. There may be no sign of leakage, softening, or other prior warning before they blow competely off. Yes, you might smell the leak and pull over if one fails, but a family member might not recognize the problem until a fire breaks out. What's the flash point of bioD? I've had #2 spraying around the engine compartment from time to time for years and NEVER had a fire and know of NONE reported in any Mercedes diesel as the result of leaking fuel. Is Bio that much more hazardous? Might be a good reason to prohibit it's use. Good idea to replace the return hoses with Viton to keep things tidy though if using Bio. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update
Steve MacSween wrote: on 5/27/06 8:44 AM, Jim Cathey at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If the radiator is full of deposits, likely the engine is as well and heat transfer on that end of the cycle is also compromised. Before a radiator replacement (expensive) I'd do the flush in any event. Our SDL is entering its third summer after the acid flush, and has not overheated since. We had a bout of 90+-degree weather already, and no problem. Borrowed time? Perhaps, but it's at an attractive interest rate! Yes, thanks, good points. Gonna run into town today to see if the big pharmacy has citric acid in stock. Usually the cheapest supply if citric acid is a food canning supply source. Some super markets (that have extensive canning supplies) will have it. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
Re: [MBZ] OM617/300sd oil pressure drop at idle, in gear
Steve MacSween wrote: This is related to my run-hot thread I seem to recall that the (base) MB spec for oil pressure at hot idle in an OM617 is 1 bar. I am getting ~1.5-ish bar at idle hot in park, even when the car is running hot, but it drops further and faster, to 1 bar in gear once the engine has really got hot, or I'm in dead traffic, and can even sneak just under the 1 bar mark in traffic jams. So I am constantly shifting into neutral when waiting. Question: what is the spec, and is it spec'd for neutral/park or idling in gear? As long as the idle is above 0.5 at idle (0.3 in later cars) there is NO problem. The oil pressure must increase to 3 bar as the car comes up to speed (Mercedes doesn't absolutely require it to reach 3 bar until 3000 rpm, but I get nervous if it's not there by 2000). Of importance is that idle be at 700-800 under ALL conditions (AC on, AC off, in gear, out of gear, etc.). If it won't do that, there is something (usually minor) wrong. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
Re: [MBZ] Continued off topic
Mitch Haley wrote: My solution: Get serious about finding and exporting the illegals. The video from the May Day protests should give us lots of prime suspects. For every illegal we kick out, we let in one legal. My amnesty program is to show no preference or ill will towards the illegals we kick out, they can apply for legal entry, securing their place in line with everybody else who applies today, behind everybody who already applied. The logic is irrefutable, impractical, but absolutely logical! Imagine the cost of deporting 12+ million people (use the costs of moving a million or so out of New Orleans as a staring place). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
Re: [MBZ] I really do not like W107
Hmm, maybe I'll go knock on nearby doors and see if I can find out who it belongs to, then play dumb and see if they know how rare it is. What should I expect to pay for one of those? There seems to be virtually no collector market for the non-rare 450SLCs. On 5/26/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yup - that's the one. First badged as 450SLC 5.0, then changed to 500SLC with a re-designed engine and four speed tranny. It's the first aluminum block 117 engine with the chassis tuned for the rallies/races that MB won in that time frame. There were 2769 built from '77 to '81 - http://fly.hiwaay.net/~gbf/107/slc.htm A total of 62,888 SLCs had been manufactured over a ten year period of which just 1,636 were the 450SLC-5.0 and 1,133 were the 500SLC. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_R107 - nice history of the racing SLCs. Wonder if I can get Kaleb to haul it home from Portland??? Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper
Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor
On May 27, 2006, at 1:23 PM, Trampas wrote: I need an internal coil spring compressor to do some work on my W126. Since this is the second or third time I have needed one I was going to purchase one. Does anyone have one for sale or a recommendation for cheap one? I just saw the Klann Tool MB compressor for over $1000, someone posted a link. A few years ago Joe and Dave arranged for a group buy and some of us took advantage and paid less than $500. My recommendation for a cheap one is don't attempt to use anything but the right tool, both for safety's sake and ease of use. You can possibly rent one from Rusty or another member of this forum. I do not lend or rent any of my tools to anyone. Thanks Trampas Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor
I need an internal coil spring compressor to do some work on my W126. Since this is the second or third time I have needed one I was going to purchase one. Does anyone have one for sale or a recommendation for cheap one? I got in on the group-buy Klann. Not that cheap, but substantially less than normal! Compressed springs are a death trap, this is one place I sprung (!) for the correct tool. Good luck. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] W124 AC Fans in Front of Condenser '91 300D 2.5 Turbo
What could cause this? Someone may have rigged it to do this on purpose, it is not normal. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] A/C dryer replacement
All opinions on the pros and cons of replacing the pressure switch without replacing the dryer are welcome. You'll be fine. The system has not been open to air, so it probably has not saturated the drier. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update
see if the big pharmacy has citric acid in stock. Baking supply house. I paid $11 for 5# a few years ago. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update
On Sat, 27 May 2006 11:47:13 -0700 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: see if the big pharmacy has citric acid in stock. Baking supply house. I paid $11 for 5# a few years ago. I bought a bag off eBay. How do I verify that it's citric acid? Craig
Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update
The odd thing here is that the car's tendency to run hotter in cold ambient temps probably means the problem with the clutch fan is related to the 'sensor' (not sure what to call it) not being able to cope with cold, not hot. That screams thermostat (or eroded thermostat housing) to me, not fan clutch. Not all brand-new thermostats are good ones. When you feel the radiator immediately behind the fan, is it hot or cold? When the SDL's radiator was clogged that area was cold, so of course the fan clutch wouldn't (and shouldn't, and wouldn't have done any good if it had) engage. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update
I bought a bag off eBay. How do I verify that it's citric acid? Taste it. If it's got the pucker power of kids' candy it's CA. If it's nasty tasting or you die, it's something else! (If your tongue numbs, sell it on the street corner for a substantial profit!) -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Continued off topic
Military pilots are required to log x number of hours per month for training purposes. We used to haul beer to the USCG Exchange on Nantucket (from Cape Cod) and log it as training time. We also flew Admirals on sight-seeing tours to Maine lighthouses -- logged as training time. So, each time a C-130 full of illegals are rounded up, haul them by bus (air conditioning optional) to the nearest military facility, load them on board, and have the pilots log some training time. Mexico is but a short hop, and it it is to Europe then a training flight into one of our bases there, then a different aircraft (more training time) to the nearest border. (Partly tongue in cheek, please understand.) On 5/27/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The logic is irrefutable, impractical, but absolutely logical! Imagine the cost of deporting 12+ million people (use the costs of moving a million or so out of New Orleans as a staring place). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired) ___ http://www.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 -- There're always enemies, George. Jesus had enemies. -- Tom Clancy, _Executive Orders_ 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] Continued off topic
Let us also take a look at the current proposal of letting anyone here 5+ years apply for citizenship - absolute bonanza for forgers; 2 - 5 years to exit and reapply - bonanza for forgers and less than honest immigration workers [reported to be a problem already]; getting rid of the rest. 90 days to process up to 12 million people, including finding them to begin with, doing a detail document check to sort out forgeries. Then of course there are the usual case of dad has been here 6 years, mom only 3, etc. I am not sure I could prove I was working 5 years ago without IRS and employer records. Say we could somehow find all the workers we need already trained to speak the correct languages, spot forged documents, and determine who was really supposed to fit into which category. Assuming the 90 days is 90 working days and not three months - that means that if this imaginary work force could each do 25 full checks a day [which I doubt would be possible, including calls to the sub-contractors who supplied day laborers to farmers to ask about their records of hiring illegals, paid in cash, from 5 years ago] we would need 5,333 workers for each of the 90 days. I'm sure none of them would get ill, quit, or be a slow worker. I think we would also need to assign all state and national legislators to be part of such a work force. At least they wouldn't be able to suggest any equally impossible legislation while they were trying to do that. Such a well thought out plan. I just wish I had a better one to answer all the problems. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marshall Booth Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 2:25 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Continued off topic Mitch Haley wrote: My solution: Get serious about finding and exporting the illegals. The video from the May Day protests should give us lots of prime suspects. For every illegal we kick out, we let in one legal. My amnesty program is to show no preference or ill will towards the illegals we kick out, they can apply for legal entry, securing their place in line with everybody else who applies today, behind everybody who already applied. The logic is irrefutable, impractical, but absolutely logical! Imagine the cost of deporting 12+ million people (use the costs of moving a million or so out of New Orleans as a staring place). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired) ___ http://www.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
Re: [MBZ] W124 AC Fans in Front of Condenser '91 300D 2.5 Turbo
Thanks for the info, Marshall - with the W124 Bible I rec'd from Rusty
Thurs - -- its helpful descriptions and diagrams showing the locations of
various switches, relays sensors will help me locate those things you
suggest might be causing this problem. ;-)
Thanks again --
Sincerely,
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Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 1:50 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 AC Fans in Front of Condenser '91 300D 2.5 Turbo
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Howdy -
Whenever the ACC is set to a AC position and the car is fired up the aux
fans behind the grill start spinning. At first I thought this might be a
self-test but I found the fans continued to run for much too long for
that.
What could cause this?
A shorted pressure sensor (S32/1) a defective temp sensor (B-10/8) or a
defective fan relay (either K-9 or K-10). Maybe other things as well,
but those will do it.
Marshall
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[MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker
As suggested, I sent a note to MBCA asking for the Invoice or Window Sticker
for my '91 300D. Does that mean anything or is MBs filing system at fault??
Sincerely,
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Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker
Does what mean anything?
They do not always have the sticker, in which case, they have a copy of the
invoice.
Did they tell you they have no info or something?
Chris
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As suggested, I sent a note to MBCA asking for the
Invoice or Window Sticker
for my '91 300D. Does that mean anything or is MBs filing system at fault??
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According to an article in the May 18 issue of Der Stuttgarter Zeitung (an
entire section is dedicated to the new MB Museum opening), Mercedes Benz
Classic production figures are 40,000 in English and 90,000 in German.
Nothing was said about the English version being discontinued. MBUSA is
discontinuing it, but I wonder if it is still being produced in Germany and may
be available through another channel. I only ever received two copies
(subscribing just as they decided to discontinue it). BOTH issues came Priority
mail! This is NOT how to mail a magazine...
DID ANYBODY ELSE GET THEIRS ALL BY PRIORITY MAIL?
I'm wondering if MBUSA was loosing money on it because they don't know how to
mail magazines...
40,000 is alot of subscribers and even though they are scattered around
english speaking countries, there are shipping methods (ISAL - International
Surface Air Lift) which makes international mailings reasonable.
Anyway, just thinking aloud. I really liked the magazine.
I can't see someone ditching a mag with 40,000 subscribers when you are simplt
translating from a mag you are already doing for 90,000 subscribers. I think
someone screwed something up.
Chris
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Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker
A nice fellow called me yesterday, by the way, to tell me they had neither
the sticker nor the invoice for my car. It took them 2 weeks after I faxed
them the information to determine this.
Bob Rentfro
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker
Does what mean anything?
They do not always have the sticker, in which case, they have a copy of the
invoice.
Did they tell you they have no info or something?
Chris
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As suggested, I sent a note to MBCA asking for
the Invoice or Window Sticker
for my '91 300D. Does that mean anything or is MBs filing system at fault??
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Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker
Well Duh! I'm missing a few words! I'm trying to get used to the glide
pad on my laptop - sometimes my wrist brushes against it and I end up
erasing a section of stuff! Sorry -
\
What it shoud have said is, MB says there is no window sticker or dealer
invoice in the file.
The carfax tells me it was purchased/leased from a dealer in Mass. so I
don't know why nothings on file.
Oh well -
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker
Does what mean anything?
They do not always have the sticker, in which case, they have a copy of the
invoice.
Did they tell you they have no info or something?
Chris
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As suggested, I sent a note to MBCA asking for
the Invoice or Window Sticker
for my '91 300D. Does that mean anything or is MBs filing system at fault??
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Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update
on 5/27/06 2:05 PM, John Berryman at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: AC on or off? AC off, does not work anyway and the wire that should lead to the sensor for the fan is MIA. There could be a 20+ year old pile of dead bugs, dead vegetation and general debris on the forward side of the radiator, (between the condenser and radiator). No, see my other post on that, this rad was clean when installed. Has it ever hit the red on the gauge after you burped it and topped it off? I wouldn't sweat it if it hasn't. Came damn close to 120 but never there, took two or three startups/shutdowns to get it to come down. It wouldn't hurt to check and clean the sensor connection to ensure good contact and accurate readings. BTDT, also repaired the frays in the sheathing on the wire to the sensor. Was the original T-Stat stuck open or closed prior to changing it? It was only six months old and I changed it, well, just because it was the cheapest way to start. Someone asked about the arrow on the t-stat, I installed it facing UP. Mac
Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update
on 5/27/06 2:50 PM, Jim Cathey at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That screams thermostat (or eroded thermostat housing) to me, not fan clutch. Not all brand-new thermostats are good ones. T-stat is new and replaced one only in there for six months. Housing looked great to me, when I had it apart, what am I looking for, obvious eating away of the surface (pock marks) or do you mean it wears away smoothly/evenly? I have to pull it again to do the flush, so I can look more carefully then. Mac
Re: [MBZ] OM617/300sd oil pressure drop at idle, in gear
on 5/27/06 2:16 PM, Marshall Booth at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Of importance is that idle be at 700-800 under ALL conditions (AC on, AC off, in gear, out of gear, etc.). If it won't do that, there is something (usually minor) wrong. Oh, dear, here we go again ;-) My idle jumps up (estimating, dead tach) about 150-200 rpms in neutral, more so when the engine is fully warmed up. I always thought that was just normal. My w116 SD did it too, IRRC, can't remember what my ex-Kaleb SD did. TKS -- Mac Steve MacSween Aylmer, Quebec (Canada) Mercedes: '82 300sd / '82 240d (x2) / '60 220s Volvo: '87 245 (waiting for OM616 transplant) SAAB: '83 900T (waiting for a miracle)
[MBZ] OT: Laptop glide/touch pads [was: Re: MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker]
On Sat, 27 May 2006 17:06:05 -0400 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well Duh! I'm missing a few words! I'm trying to get used to the glide pad on my laptop - sometimes my wrist brushes against it and I end up erasing a section of stuff! Sorry - I have the same problem on my Dell C840 at work - I relax my thumbs, they touch the pad and suddenly a different window (or none at all) has the focus. Frustrating. I'm told there is a way in Windows to disable the mouse click action of the pad and use it just for pointing, but since I use Linux ... Craig
Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker
that sucks. Sorry to hear that, Bob.
Chris
Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A nice fellow called me yesterday, by
the way, to tell me they had neither
the sticker nor the invoice for my car. It took them 2 weeks after I faxed
them the information to determine this.
Bob Rentfro
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker
Does what mean anything?
They do not always have the sticker, in which case, they have a copy of the
invoice.
Did they tell you they have no info or something?
Chris
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As suggested, I sent a note to MBCA asking for
the Invoice or Window Sticker
for my '91 300D. Does that mean anything or is MBs filing system at fault??
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Some more logic:
Well, a lot of those Katrina people came to Houston as guests and stayed
like a worthless brother-in-law, collecting bennies from us while
bringing along the worst aspects of their culture, and we have a huge
population of guest workers from SOTB as well, but they seem to be
mostly working for a living and generally behaving, so I would rather
trade the illegals for the KEs. Come to think of it, the illegals are
replacing the Katrina evacuees in Chocolate City, since they
apparently have no problem working. I wish we could ship back the
remaining KEs, but they seem to be getting a better deal here, at least
Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker
That is strange becuase they told me that they do not always have stickers, but
always have invoices...
Chris
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well Duh! I'm missing a few words! I'm trying to
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What it shoud have said is, MB says there is no window sticker or dealer
invoice in the file.
The carfax tells me it was purchased/leased from a dealer in Mass. so I
don't know why nothings on file.
Oh well -
Sincerely,
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker
Does what mean anything?
They do not always have the sticker, in which case, they have a copy of the
invoice.
Did they tell you they have no info or something?
Chris
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As suggested, I sent a note to MBCA asking for
the Invoice or Window Sticker
for my '91 300D. Does that mean anything or is MBs filing system at fault??
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I second that emotion. Rent Rusty's for $75 (if that is still his
price) and save your life, peace of mind, your car, your family and
neighbors, dogs, cats, birds, and
Re: [MBZ] OM617/300sd oil pressure drop at idle, in gear
Steve MacSween wrote: on 5/27/06 2:16 PM, Marshall Booth at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Of importance is that idle be at 700-800 under ALL conditions (AC on, AC off, in gear, out of gear, etc.). If it won't do that, there is something (usually minor) wrong. Oh, dear, here we go again ;-) My idle jumps up (estimating, dead tach) about 150-200 rpms in neutral, more so when the engine is fully warmed up. I always thought that was just normal. My w116 SD did it too, IRRC, can't remember what my ex-Kaleb SD did. TKS The device in the injection pump that controls fuel quantity responds to engine rpm. If it won't hold engine speed relatively constant (once the engine temp has stabilized) it isn't working as it was intended to work. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
[MBZ] FW: a/c ?
Spud's still unsubbed from the list; too busy to keep up these days. He's asked me to forward the following, which I've culled from several emails in hopes someone can shed more light. Those of you who've been around surely know how to send mail to him direct. I'm on digest so won't make a very good conduit anyway. j Begin quoted text: My BIL had to replace the compressor in his 87 300D, and while he was at it, decided to convert back to R-12 and flush out the neon green PAG/POE oil. However, the FSM is rather vague on the fresh oil fill. There's a spec of 120cc of mineral oil to be added to a new, empty compressor. Question is, is that spec for the compressor only, or the entire system? It appears that there may need to be another 70cc or so for the condenser, drier, and hoses. Anyone know for sure? ...he did put in approx 7 ounces of oil. The system held pressure for 2 hours with dry nitrogen (around 300psi, I think) and then was vacuumed for a couple hours also, then charged. And after all that, the new compressor was binding enough to squeal the belt and trip the belt safety circuit... d'oh! Absolutely no idea what went wrong - any ideas? Put 4oz into the compressor and the remaining 3oz into the lines. It was a fresh rebuild, or new, I'm not sure which (probably rebuilt). It arrived dry - no oil in it. He added 4oz to the compressor and turned it by hand about 20 times before installing it. I too am wondering if it's a bad rebuild... at least I hope so. He's not too happy about losing a fresh charge of R-12, though, that's for sure
Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker
Maybe I'll try again in a few months - sometimes people make mistakes when
looking thru files -
When I called about my 78 240D a long time ago they said my VIN wasn't
in the system - and the only explanation was that it might be a gray market
car. But I cannot for the life of me understand why someone would import a
240D that's loaded (everything except leather seats) when they could buy one
at their local dealer and not worry about service/warranty problems.
I suspect their filing methods may be less than perfect.
Sincerely,
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Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 5:46 PM
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That is strange becuase they told me that they do not always have stickers,
but always have invoices...
Chris
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well Duh! I'm missing a few words! I'm
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pad on my laptop - sometimes my wrist brushes against it and I end up
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\
What it shoud have said is, MB says there is no window sticker or dealer
invoice in the file.
The carfax tells me it was purchased/leased from a dealer in Mass. so I
don't know why nothings on file.
Oh well -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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- Original Message -
From: Christopher McCann
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Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 4:17 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker
Does what mean anything?
They do not always have the sticker, in which case, they have a copy of the
invoice.
Did they tell you they have no info or something?
Chris
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As suggested, I sent a note to MBCA asking for
the Invoice or Window Sticker
for my '91 300D. Does that mean anything or is MBs filing system at fault??
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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Re: [MBZ] A/C dryer replacement
In a message dated 5/27/2006 9:24:39 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I need to replace a leaking pressure switch on top of the dryer in an '83 300D Turbo. In American cars the dryer is usually replaced any time a part in the A/C system is replaced, but I don't want to replace this $180 dryer until vacuuming and gassing up the system to see if this is the only leak. All opinions on the pros and cons of replacing the pressure switch without replacing the dryer are welcome. Gerry, Ithink it was about 82 or 83 that they made the pressure switches so that they screwed into a shrader valved port. If so, you won't loose more than a psssft of freon. Non the less, I would feel totally comfortable changing any switch without changing the dryer. Just be careful how much pressure exists, IF you are unscrewing a sensor from a live penetration. The word bullet comes to mind! Regards, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 262 K miles 98 ML 320, 142 K miles
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] carfax please
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