Re: [MBZ] Another Transmission Problem
Could it be you have a selector problem? Or perhaps you have a problem with the valve body, like a sticky valve that is now stuck open? I am guessing here but would advise to get under the car and make sure the selector is selecting. Other than that it is expert time. Perhaps drain the fluid and drop the pan to see if there is anything untoward in there. - Original Message - From: BIll Phelps [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 6:03 AM Subject: [MBZ] Another Transmission Problem I have a problem with my 85 300SD transmission that I would like to explore. The transmission and torque converter were replaced in Oct 2003. It has logged 30k miles. I bought it from Rusty. It is filled with Mobil1Synthetic fluid . It has been performing flawlessly until recently. In the past few weeks, I noticed the forward shifts, all of them, where harsher than in the past. I attributed this to vacuum and made a note to go over the vac system soon. However, yesterday I parked the car and made a quick dash into a store. I returned to the car, fired it up, put it in drive, but the transmission did not engage. Not forward or reverse. Revving up the engine makes no difference.Fluid level fine, nice and pink. Other than the harsher shifts, there were no other symptoms, sounds, on-the-road problems, or fluid leaks. It simply stopped working. Does this sound like a valve body seal problem? Maybe a bad torque converter? Modulator? Regards, Bill Phelps Annapolis, MD 85 300SD Beeker 85 300SD Parts ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/480 - Release Date: 17/10/2006
Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006
No Wisconsin sausages? What about UNKNOWN attendees? _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rusty Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 1:41 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006 We're getting closer and closer to the big day. October 28th is just around the corner. Barbeque pork and chicken, yummy baked beans, macaroni casserole, cole slaw, cookies, beer, wine and soft drinks. The best part is it's all FREE. Bring your cars, your wives, your girlfriends, your mother in law, your pets, anybody. From 12:00 noon till 5:00PM. The 7th annual BuyMBparts RustyQ is the place for anyone that owns a Benz to be. Please call 1-800-741-5252 to make reservations so the food doesn't run out! Here is a list of known attendees:
Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006
who cares about wisconsin sausages? Frank Pembleton wrote: No Wisconsin sausages? What about UNKNOWN attendees? _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] cold(er) weather starting issues?
I also wondered about valve adjustment etc. Absolutely check the valves. When they're too tight, once the temperature drops to a certain point it's like a light switch gets flipped off. That point is where a valve start to hang open even just a little bit. That kills the compression, just when you need it the most. The glow plug system is also fairly critical. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] cold(er) weather starting issues?
Plugging in the block heater to make the engine start points to two possible problems. The heating of the engine by the block heater is enough to cause the fuel to vaporize faster, makes the fuel warmer, taking a major burden off the glow plugs to start the engine I would remove the glow plugs and the ones with a black tip indicate duds . The short time the glow plug light is on, after trying several times to start the engine, might indicate a glow plug relay is not operating as designed... Wait a couple of hours and then turn the ignition key to start, after awhile the light will go out and then wait for a clicking sound,around 20 seconds, this sound tell you the relay is open and interrupts current flow to the glow plugsTip in cold weather, Do the above three times or more in cold weather to start the diesel. Started my 300 TD at -5F without a block heater Another tip: use a hair dryer blowing over the injectors and fuel line to start in cold weather takes about 20 minutes to work Bill 1981 300 TD Curt Raymond wrote: Randy, My first thought was gelled fuel but if it started with a warm block thats probably not it. My 240D would start at pretty much any temp down to freezing even without glowplugs, it wasn't happy about it, it'd need to crank for longer than I liked and it'd belch black smoke when it started but it did start... So yeah, maybe its time to replace glowplugs and adjust the valves. Give it a shot of isopropyl alcohol to sequester any water in the tank and maybe a shot of anti-gel just in case. Probably also a good time for new fuel filters and at least check the airfilter too... -Curt - All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D?
My 83 started in 2nd and my son's started in 2nd, then they would shift into 3rd 4th. Both would downshift to 1st if you pushed the pedal all the way down or if you forced them to start in first by starting in low. Tom www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 10/18/06 9:20 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D? the 83 300D should start in first, if it starts in 2nd, something is wrong. Tom Hargrave wrote: Sorry, I should proof my own responses before pressing the send button - I meant always starts out in 2nd. My oldest Son pulled a bass boat behind his 300D for years. He'd always drop down into low to pull his boat of the water never had a problem. More often than not, 2 wheel drive trucks would be spinning a wheel on the same ramp. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006
Your room is ready. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 6:00 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006 I see since toad dropped out chippie and jaime are showing up. Hopefull you have my room ready? mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006
There has never been any unknown attendees, which probably explains why we always have plenty of food drink. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Frank Pembleton Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 8:46 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006 No Wisconsin sausages? What about UNKNOWN attendees? _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rusty Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 1:41 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006 We're getting closer and closer to the big day. October 28th is just around the corner. Barbeque pork and chicken, yummy baked beans, macaroni casserole, cole slaw, cookies, beer, wine and soft drinks. The best part is it's all FREE. Bring your cars, your wives, your girlfriends, your mother in law, your pets, anybody. From 12:00 noon till 5:00PM. The 7th annual BuyMBparts RustyQ is the place for anyone that owns a Benz to be. Please call 1-800-741-5252 to make reservations so the food doesn't run out! Here is a list of known attendees: ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Heat AC Failure monovalv
Because their monovalves are made in Uzbekistan! On 10/18/06, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nope. AutohausAZ, the Bosch whores of America, have them for $35.91 which is exactly $7.60 below my cost. These guys are idiots. How can they stay in business losing money? Perhaps they are in the money laundering business with parts as a sideline.? Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Transmission Problem
Hope it's still under warranty, because I had similar symptoms in my 1983 300TD and the transmission was toast. On 10/18/06, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Could it be you have a selector problem? Or perhaps you have a problem with the valve body, like a sticky valve that is now stuck open? I am guessing here but would advise to get under the car and make sure the selector is selecting. Other than that it is expert time. Perhaps drain the fluid and drop the pan to see if there is anything untoward in there. - Original Message - From: BIll Phelps [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 6:03 AM Subject: [MBZ] Another Transmission Problem I have a problem with my 85 300SD transmission that I would like to explore. The transmission and torque converter were replaced in Oct 2003. It has logged 30k miles. I bought it from Rusty. It is filled with Mobil1Synthetic fluid . It has been performing flawlessly until recently. In the past few weeks, I noticed the forward shifts, all of them, where harsher than in the past. I attributed this to vacuum and made a note to go over the vac system soon. However, yesterday I parked the car and made a quick dash into a store. I returned to the car, fired it up, put it in drive, but the transmission did not engage. Not forward or reverse. Revving up the engine makes no difference.Fluidlevel fine, nice and pink. Other than the harsher shifts, there were no other symptoms, sounds, on-the-road problems, or fluid leaks. It simply stopped working. Does this sound like a valve body seal problem? Maybe a bad torque converter? Modulator? Regards, Bill Phelps Annapolis, MD 85 300SD Beeker 85 300SD Parts ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/480 - Release Date: 17/10/2006 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] cold(er) weather starting issues?
Before replacing the glow plugs have the valves adjusted, particularly if you don't have any records for the car prior to your ownership that indicate when they were last adjusted. This needs to be done once a year, regardless, and it will make a HUGE difference in ease of starting. On 10/18/06, Bill Gallagher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Plugging in the block heater to make the engine start points to two possible problems. The heating of the engine by the block heater is enough to cause the fuel to vaporize faster, makes the fuel warmer, taking a major burden off the glow plugs to start the engine I would remove the glow plugs and the ones with a black tip indicate duds . The short time the glow plug light is on, after trying several times to start the engine, might indicate a glow plug relay is not operating as designed... Wait a couple of hours and then turn the ignition key to start, after awhile the light will go out and then wait for a clicking sound,around 20 seconds, this sound tell you the relay is open and interrupts current flow to the glow plugsTip in cold weather, Do the above three times or more in cold weather to start the diesel. Started my 300 TD at -5F without a block heater Another tip: use a hair dryer blowing over the injectors and fuel line to start in cold weather takes about 20 minutes to work Bill 1981 300 TD Curt Raymond wrote: Randy, My first thought was gelled fuel but if it started with a warm block thats probably not it. My 240D would start at pretty much any temp down to freezing even without glowplugs, it wasn't happy about it, it'd need to crank for longer than I liked and it'd belch black smoke when it started but it did start... So yeah, maybe its time to replace glowplugs and adjust the valves. Give it a shot of isopropyl alcohol to sequester any water in the tank and maybe a shot of anti-gel just in case. Probably also a good time for new fuel filters and at least check the airfilter too... -Curt - All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D?
My 83 300TD always starts in first gear and is an absolute rocket (277 K miles). I doubt I will ever want to sell such a great car. On 10/19/06, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My 83 started in 2nd and my son's started in 2nd, then they would shift into 3rd 4th. Both would downshift to 1st if you pushed the pedal all the way down or if you forced them to start in first by starting in low. Tom www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 10/18/06 9:20 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D? the 83 300D should start in first, if it starts in 2nd, something is wrong. Tom Hargrave wrote: Sorry, I should proof my own responses before pressing the send button - I meant always starts out in 2nd. My oldest Son pulled a bass boat behind his 300D for years. He'd always drop down into low to pull his boat of the water never had a problem. More often than not, 2 wheel drive trucks would be spinning a wheel on the same ramp. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Transmission Problem
Same thing happened to my W126, the valve body had something stuck. Took out cleaned and everything was OK. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hendrik Riessen Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 8:02 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Transmission Problem Could it be you have a selector problem? Or perhaps you have a problem with the valve body, like a sticky valve that is now stuck open? I am guessing here but would advise to get under the car and make sure the selector is selecting. Other than that it is expert time. Perhaps drain the fluid and drop the pan to see if there is anything untoward in there. - Original Message - From: BIll Phelps [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 6:03 AM Subject: [MBZ] Another Transmission Problem I have a problem with my 85 300SD transmission that I would like to explore. The transmission and torque converter were replaced in Oct 2003. It has logged 30k miles. I bought it from Rusty. It is filled with Mobil1Synthetic fluid . It has been performing flawlessly until recently. In the past few weeks, I noticed the forward shifts, all of them, where harsher than in the past. I attributed this to vacuum and made a note to go over the vac system soon. However, yesterday I parked the car and made a quick dash into a store. I returned to the car, fired it up, put it in drive, but the transmission did not engage. Not forward or reverse. Revving up the engine makes no difference.Fluid level fine, nice and pink. Other than the harsher shifts, there were no other symptoms, sounds, on-the-road problems, or fluid leaks. It simply stopped working. Does this sound like a valve body seal problem? Maybe a bad torque converter? Modulator? Regards, Bill Phelps Annapolis, MD 85 300SD Beeker 85 300SD Parts ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/480 - Release Date: 17/10/2006 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006
As usual, Klebbie gets DBT's leftovers _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: Rusty Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 8:20 AM Your room is ready. -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 6:00 PM I see since toad dropped out chippie and jaime are showing up. Hopefull you have my room ready?
Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006
good Rusty wrote: Your room is ready. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 6:00 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006 I see since toad dropped out chippie and jaime are showing up. Hopefull you have my room ready? mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006
uh, no Frank Pembleton wrote: As usual, Klebbie gets DBT's leftovers _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: Rusty Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 8:20 AM Your room is ready. -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 6:00 PM I see since toad dropped out chippie and jaime are showing up. Hopefull you have my room ready? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Heat AC Failure monovalv
Being they are here in town, I've only used AutohausAZ when I had been broke hard and I needed something NOW and I could go pick it up. Otherwise it's Rusty. And BTW...I believe ACC servos were made in Durka-Durkastan (Mohammed Jihad) Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 7:20 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Heat AC Failure monovalv Because their monovalves are made in Uzbekistan! On 10/18/06, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nope. AutohausAZ, the Bosch whores of America, have them for $35.91 which is exactly $7.60 below my cost. These guys are idiots. How can they stay in business losing money? Perhaps they are in the money laundering business with parts as a sideline.? Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood pad life (or lack of)
I think what I bought was junk. I am looking for an alternative to the $ 50 pad + shipping + glue. What would a 3/4 thick blue insulation board (like what's on my garage door) do? On 10/13/06, dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are people saying that a hood pad can not withstand oil fumes and heat? Aren't those about the only two thing you can COUNT ON it being exposed to? I'd be really interested who you bought it from and/or who made it. -Dave Walton 87SDL, 94S350, 99E300 On 10/13/06, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't remember for sure where I got it. Prolly The Benzbin. I am the only pack rat around here, and I didn't do it. My oil filler plug leaked a lot, so there were plenty fumes even the pad seemed dry. I just crumbled up. On 10/13/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hans, Do you have pack rats? they will chew the thing up and carry it away to make a nest, often in the engine compartment. My original pad lasted more than 10 years, and it's replacement appears to be good for at least the same. Oil fumes will kill the pad so make sure your blowby is controlled. Regards, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 263 K miles 98 ML 320, 146 K miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D
[MBZ] 124: fuel leak at manual shut-off valve
I noticed a small leak at the manual fuel shut-off on my E300D. It seeps at the valve stem. Could that be a leaking o-ring at the filter or am I looking at replacing the valve? -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D
Re: [MBZ] Heat AC Failure monovalv
You DA Man -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 10:48 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Heat AC Failure monovalv Being they are here in town, I've only used AutohausAZ when I had been broke hard and I needed something NOW and I could go pick it up. Otherwise it's Rusty. And BTW...I believe ACC servos were made in Durka-Durkastan (Mohammed Jihad) Bob Rentfro _okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood pad life (or lack of)
Why not just get a rattle can of foaming insulation and spray that on? Would result in the same effect for noise and heat reduction with no decrease in flammability. You might try some carpet pad and tinfoil to fake up a workable hoodpad. Might actually be as good as the factory item On Oct 19, 2006, at 8:07 AM, Hans Neureiter wrote: I think what I bought was junk. I am looking for an alternative to the $ 50 pad + shipping + glue. What would a 3/4 thick blue insulation board (like what's on my garage door) do? On 10/13/06, dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are people saying that a hood pad can not withstand oil fumes and heat? Aren't those about the only two thing you can COUNT ON it being exposed to? I'd be really interested who you bought it from and/or who made it. -Dave Walton 87SDL, 94S350, 99E300 On 10/13/06, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't remember for sure where I got it. Prolly The Benzbin. I am the only pack rat around here, and I didn't do it. My oil filler plug leaked a lot, so there were plenty fumes even the pad seemed dry. I just crumbled up. On 10/13/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hans, Do you have pack rats? they will chew the thing up and carry it away to make a nest, often in the engine compartment. My original pad lasted more than 10 years, and it's replacement appears to be good for at least the same. Oil fumes will kill the pad so make sure your blowby is controlled. Regards, Jim Friesen -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Hood pad life (or lack of)
[cringe] On 10/19/06, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why not just get a rattle can of foaming insulation and spray that on? Would result in the same effect for noise and heat reduction with no decrease in flammability. You might try some carpet pad and tinfoil to fake up a workable hoodpad. Might actually be as good as the factory item On Oct 19, 2006, at 8:07 AM, Hans Neureiter wrote: I think what I bought was junk. I am looking for an alternative to the $ 50 pad + shipping + glue. What would a 3/4 thick blue insulation board (like what's on my garage door) do? On 10/13/06, dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are people saying that a hood pad can not withstand oil fumes and heat? Aren't those about the only two thing you can COUNT ON it being exposed to? I'd be really interested who you bought it from and/or who made it. -Dave Walton 87SDL, 94S350, 99E300 On 10/13/06, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't remember for sure where I got it. Prolly The Benzbin. I am the only pack rat around here, and I didn't do it. My oil filler plug leaked a lot, so there were plenty fumes even the pad seemed dry. I just crumbled up. On 10/13/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hans, Do you have pack rats? they will chew the thing up and carry it away to make a nest, often in the engine compartment. My original pad lasted more than 10 years, and it's replacement appears to be good for at least the same. Oil fumes will kill the pad so make sure your blowby is controlled. Regards, Jim Friesen -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D?
All of the 123/126's I've driven started in 1st gear. I double checked this morning on the way to work in my SD (soon to be for sale...) and it will start in first. Sometimes it will shift into 2nd within 1 second of starting, but it shifts none the less. This is with the gear shift in D. Could this be related to the bowden cable adjustment? I've played with my SD's adjustment enough so that it has even shifts all the way up and will down shift when under no throttle and I move the gear shift from D-S. Does anyone have factory documentation showing that these transmissions are suppose to start in 2nd unless the kickdown switch is activated? -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '87 300SDL (270,491 mi) head case? '83 300SD (241 kmi) '82 300CD (162 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR engine work Quoting andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED]: My 83 300TD always starts in first gear and is an absolute rocket (277 K miles). I doubt I will ever want to sell such a great car.
Re: [MBZ] Hood pad life (or lack of)
Up until the 300D, no MB diesels had hood pads. The inexpensive alternative is to let it crumble and drive on. I know, this is offensive to purists but so is carpet pad and tinfoil. My preference is to glue on a new pad, but doing nothing may be better than spray on foam or carpet pad and tinfoil. Besides it is kind of entertaining to hear the clatter and have people tell you your engine is about to come apart. At 10:07 AM 10/19/2006, you wrote: I think what I bought was junk. I am looking for an alternative to the $ 50 pad + shipping + glue. What would a 3/4 thick blue insulation board (like what's on my garage door) do? On 10/13/06, dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are people saying that a hood pad can not withstand oil fumes and heat? Aren't those about the only two thing you can COUNT ON it being exposed to? I'd be really interested who you bought it from and/or who made it. -Dave Walton 87SDL, 94S350, 99E300 On 10/13/06, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't remember for sure where I got it. Prolly The Benzbin. I am the only pack rat around here, and I didn't do it. My oil filler plug leaked a lot, so there were plenty fumes even the pad seemed dry. I just crumbled up. On 10/13/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hans, Do you have pack rats? they will chew the thing up and carry it away to make a nest, often in the engine compartment. My original pad lasted more than 10 years, and it's replacement appears to be good for at least the same. Oil fumes will kill the pad so make sure your blowby is controlled. Regards, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 263 K miles 98 ML 320, 146 K miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth
Re: [MBZ] 124: fuel leak at manual shut-off valve
I noticed a small leak at the manual fuel shut-off on my E300D. It seeps at the valve stem. Could that be a leaking o-ring at the filter or am I looking at replacing the valve? Hans: When I had that same problem, I learned that you have to replace valve. Apparently the valve cannot be disassembled to replace the stem packing. Ned Kleinhenz '95 E300D x2 '85 300D '80 300TD
Re: [MBZ] New York Times graphic
I used to live on that big island between Statue of Liberty and Manhattan. -- Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish.
Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D?
even the 110 automatics were/are 4 speeds. MB never put a 2 speed or 3 speed auto in a car. How many gears in a 300D? 2 in each of 4 doors = 8 4 to pump the oil = 4 2 in the steering gear = 2 2 in each front seat = 4 2 for each forward speed in the trans = 8 3 for reverse in the trans = 3 4 in the differential = 4 A cursory tally indicates there are at least 33 gears in an 83 300D, not considering the clock. At 02:17 PM 10/19/2006, you wrote: Are you sure about that? I was sure that I was told the 115 is old enough that it is only a 3 speed. So far as I am aware, it only shifts twice and the gear it starts in is fairly low. I doubt there is a gear below that. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 5:52 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D? 115's are 4 speeds, they start in 2nd. You have to push pedal down all the way and hit the kickdown to go into first, or manually shift it there. R A Bennell wrote: Then you have not had a really old one. My 115 only has 3 gears so far as I know and it starts out in 1st. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 12:03 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D? I agree, all of the older MB diesels with auto tranny's I've owned started out in 2nd. I can't speak for the newer ones (95 and beyond). Thanks, Tom Hargrave ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth
Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D?
Good Lord! If you are correct the low gear must be for pulling out stumps. I have never pulled it down into low gear manually to my knowledge. I have never felt like it needed a gear below that in which it normally starts from a stop in Drive. I have sometimes thought it could use a higher gear on the highway when it is buzzing along at 70 plus MPH. I sort of wish it would slide into a higher gear on flat ground and reduce the revs a bit. Will have to try it out on the way home tonight and see if it does appear to have a lower gear. I guess if I manually shift into the lowest range and then shift up I should ultimately be able to count 3 shifts and 4 gears. Interesting, as I am sure someone on this list earlier assured me it was only a 3 speed tranny. Memory is going perhaps??? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 2:42 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D? even the 110 automatics were/are 4 speeds. MB never put a 2 speed or 3 speed auto in a car. How many gears in a 300D? 2 in each of 4 doors = 8 4 to pump the oil = 4 2 in the steering gear = 2 2 in each front seat = 4 2 for each forward speed in the trans = 8 3 for reverse in the trans = 3 4 in the differential = 4 A cursory tally indicates there are at least 33 gears in an 83 300D, not considering the clock. At 02:17 PM 10/19/2006, you wrote: Are you sure about that? I was sure that I was told the 115 is old enough that it is only a 3 speed. So far as I am aware, it only shifts twice and the gear it starts in is fairly low. I doubt there is a gear below that. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 5:52 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D? 115's are 4 speeds, they start in 2nd. You have to push pedal down all the way and hit the kickdown to go into first, or manually shift it there. R A Bennell wrote: Then you have not had a really old one. My 115 only has 3 gears so far as I know and it starts out in 1st. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 12:03 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D? I agree, all of the older MB diesels with auto tranny's I've owned started out in 2nd. I can't speak for the newer ones (95 and beyond). Thanks, Tom Hargrave
Re: [MBZ] Hood pad life (or lack of)
A hood pad was OEM on my 1970 280SE 3.5 W111 coupe. I know this for a fact because I purchased one from the dealer that fits perfectly. On 10/19/06, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was being facetious about the spray on. I got Gump a nice w123 pad and installed that a few years ago. so far it is doing just fine. There was some damage from excess B100 leaking from a return hose and a bolt out of place, but other than that, I expect another 7 years on the pad. On Oct 19, 2006, at 10:09 AM, Loren Faeth wrote: Up until the 300D, no MB diesels had hood pads. The inexpensive alternative is to let it crumble and drive on. I know, this is offensive to purists but so is carpet pad and tinfoil. My preference is to glue on a new pad, but doing nothing may be better than spray on foam or carpet pad and tinfoil. Besides it is kind of entertaining to hear the clatter and have people tell you your engine is about to come apart. At 10:07 AM 10/19/2006, you wrote: I think what I bought was junk. I am looking for an alternative to the $ 50 pad + shipping + glue. What would a 3/4 thick blue insulation board (like what's on my garage door) do? On 10/13/06, dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are people saying that a hood pad can not withstand oil fumes and heat? Aren't those about the only two thing you can COUNT ON it being exposed to? I'd be really interested who you bought it from and/or who made it. -Dave Walton 87SDL, 94S350, 99E300 On 10/13/06, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't remember for sure where I got it. Prolly The Benzbin. I am the only pack rat around here, and I didn't do it. My oil filler plug leaked a lot, so there were plenty fumes even the pad seemed dry. I just crumbled up. On 10/13/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hans, Do you have pack rats? they will chew the thing up and carry it away to make a nest, often in the engine compartment. My original pad lasted more than 10 years, and it's replacement appears to be good for at least the same. Oil fumes will kill the pad so make sure your blowby is controlled. Regards, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 263 K miles 98 ML 320, 146 K miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] New York Times graphic
I grew up in Manhattan but what island are you referring to, Don? On 10/19/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I used to live on that big island between Statue of Liberty and Manhattan. -- Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] New York Times graphic
Governors Island On 10/19/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I grew up in Manhattan but what island are you referring to, Don? On 10/19/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I used to live on that big island between Statue of Liberty and Manhattan. -- Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish.
Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D?
Well, first in the four speeds on the column is good to get you rolling, but not much more. When starting out from a stop sign and making a turn, the first shift point on a diesel was as soon as you are in the intersection and turning. It took some coordination to make that shift in a turn. I think the gearing in the autos are pretty much the same as the analogous manual trans if you were really speedy, you could make one shift going into the turn and the next while exiting the intersection. I am talking normal 2 lane city streets here. At 03:53 PM 10/19/2006, you wrote: Good Lord! If you are correct the low gear must be for pulling out stumps. I have never pulled it down into low gear manually to my knowledge. I have never felt like it needed a gear below that in which it normally starts from a stop in Drive. I have sometimes thought it could use a higher gear on the highway when it is buzzing along at 70 plus MPH. I sort of wish it would slide into a higher gear on flat ground and reduce the revs a bit. Will have to try it out on the way home tonight and see if it does appear to have a lower gear. I guess if I manually shift into the lowest range and then shift up I should ultimately be able to count 3 shifts and 4 gears. Interesting, as I am sure someone on this list earlier assured me it was only a 3 speed tranny. Memory is going perhaps??? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 2:42 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D? even the 110 automatics were/are 4 speeds. MB never put a 2 speed or 3 speed auto in a car. How many gears in a 300D? 2 in each of 4 doors = 8 4 to pump the oil = 4 2 in the steering gear = 2 2 in each front seat = 4 2 for each forward speed in the trans = 8 3 for reverse in the trans = 3 4 in the differential = 4 A cursory tally indicates there are at least 33 gears in an 83 300D, not considering the clock. At 02:17 PM 10/19/2006, you wrote: Are you sure about that? I was sure that I was told the 115 is old enough that it is only a 3 speed. So far as I am aware, it only shifts twice and the gear it starts in is fairly low. I doubt there is a gear below that. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 5:52 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D? 115's are 4 speeds, they start in 2nd. You have to push pedal down all the way and hit the kickdown to go into first, or manually shift it there. R A Bennell wrote: Then you have not had a really old one. My 115 only has 3 gears so far as I know and it starts out in 1st. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 12:03 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D? I agree, all of the older MB diesels with auto tranny's I've owned started out in 2nd. I can't speak for the newer ones (95 and beyond). Thanks, Tom Hargrave ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth
Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D?
Sounds like our 95 Toyota 4Runner with 3.0 V6 and a manual 5 speed. 1st gets you moving but you aren't going accross the intersection without shifting unless you want to hit redline or better on the tach. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 4:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D? Well, first in the four speeds on the column is good to get you rolling, but not much more. When starting out from a stop sign and making a turn, the first shift point on a diesel was as soon as you are in the intersection and turning. It took some coordination to make that shift in a turn. I think the gearing in the autos are pretty much the same as the analogous manual trans if you were really speedy, you could make one shift going into the turn and the next while exiting the intersection. I am talking normal 2 lane city streets here.
Re: [MBZ] New York Times graphic
which one is Roosevelt Island? on the East River between Manhattan and Queens? On 10/19/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Governors Island On 10/19/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I grew up in Manhattan but what island are you referring to, Don? On 10/19/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I used to live on that big island between Statue of Liberty and Manhattan. -- Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
[MBZ] Rear Calipers - 91 300D 2.5T
Howdy - (This is my second attempt to send this - don't know where in cyber-space the 1st one went) I was looking at my rear calipers and it looks like one piston hasn't moved while the other piston has moved 1/2 its travel which means one piston is sticking the caliper probably needs to be rebuilt.I know how to rebuild calipers - just rebuilt my 911 calipers - but have never rebuilt Mercedes W124 calipers - is it a big deal rebuilding them or should I go ahead and replace them? The manual calls for a special tool to remove the pistons - naturally I don't have one - can I get the pistons out using air or pumping fluid thru the caliper?? Also - the fittings on the metal brake lines seem to be corroded and naturally a wrench will not fit them securely. I'll replace them at the same time that I fix the calipers replace the rubber hoses also - any tricks other than vice grips? I'll put some PB Blaster on the fittings before hand but it looks like I'll end up destroying the fittings so it's good I;ll be replacing them. Sorry to ramble -- it sure would be nice to have a lift! TIA - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ .
Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D?
I can verify this from experience - driving the '70 220D, manual on the column - all four speeds. It was a great car until it rusted out from under me, it's first 100,000 miles were in MN, daily driver. On 10/19/06, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, first in the four speeds on the column is good to get you rolling, but not much more. When starting out from a stop sign and making a turn, the first shift point on a diesel was as soon as you are in the intersection and turning. It took some coordination to make that shift in a turn. I think the gearing in the autos are pretty much the same as the analogous manual trans if you were really speedy, you could make one shift going into the turn and the next while exiting the intersection. I am talking normal 2 lane city streets here. -- 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] How many gears in an 83' 300D?
Nope - both of my 115 (1976) 300D's had four speed auto trannys., and my Dad's 115 (1972) 220D had a four speed auto tranny. All of them started in 2nd. On 10/19/06, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are you sure about that? I was sure that I was told the 115 is old enough that it is only a 3 speed. So far as I am aware, it only shifts twice and the gear it starts in is fairly low. I doubt there is a gear below that. Randy -- 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] How many gears in an 83' 300D?
Almost - my 450SLC has a three speed auto - first gear red lines at 59 MPH. Road Track noted that you could break the speed limit and never leave first gear. On 10/19/06, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: even the 110 automatics were/are 4 speeds. MB never put a 2 speed or 3 speed auto in a car. -- 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
