[MBZ] Various Little 190D Questions
'87 190D 2.5 Non-turbo 1.In order to drain the coolant via the petcock (I'll never pass up a chance to use that word) does one have to remove the plastic body piece that runs below the bumper? I don't see a way to access it otherwise. On this note, why would anyone not just drain the coolant by unhooking the lower radiator hose at the radiator? 2. On the above mentioned body panel, I noticed a sticker that is about two inches long and 1/3 inch wide. On it is a repeating pattern of little blue MB stars and in the center is a rectangle that looks like it may have once contained a number or something. Does this indicate that this panel is a replacement and not original? 3. Quickest way to disable the vacuum motor that runs every time I operate the door locks? It's useless. Pull a fuse or unplug the motor? 4. What is the rod that runs over the valve cover? The one that is actuated by the throttle? It attaches to something on the passenger side of the valve cover. What is that unit? The rod is always popped off every time I open the hood and look. 5. This question applies to not only the 201: The temperature gauge: Is it linear in its reading? In other words, can one assume that half way between 60 and 80 is 70? And half way between 80 and zero is 40, etc.? Or is it the case that, for instance, the lower portion of the needle's range covers a greater range of temperatures? What is the mark below 80? What's the deal with all this? 6. If there is a number written in crayon on the rear of the differential ham, does this indicate that it came from a junkyard? The seller explained this away saying that it indicates when it was last filled. 7. I have a sticker in the cup holder of the glove box that, if I recall, says that the SRS airbag has been replaced. I suppose the only reason this would happen is that the car has been in an accident? Thanks, Brian ___ 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] Various Little 190D Questions
Zoltan Finks wrote: 6. If there is a number written in crayon on the rear of the differential ham, does this indicate that it came from a junkyard? The seller explained this away saying that it indicates when it was last filled. I've never heard of a mechanic writing lube change info on the diff. Yellow crayon is salvage yard ID. 7. I have a sticker in the cup holder of the glove box that, if I recall, says that the SRS airbag has been replaced. I suppose the only reason this would happen is that the car has been in an accident? My W201s have stickers in the glove box which I thought indicated the date the bag was replaced, but I later realized it was the ten year expiration date of the original bag, which is almost surely still in my cars. I think the date was later extended to 15 or 20 years, but at any rate my bags are expired now and I'm not paying for new ones. ___ 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] Various Little 190D Questions
'87 190D 2.5 Non-turbo One year newer than mine! 1.In order to drain the coolant via the petcock (I'll never pass up a chance to use that word) does one have to remove the plastic body piece that runs below the bumper? I don't see a way to access it otherwise. On this note, why would anyone not just drain the coolant by unhooking the lower radiator hose at the radiator? The petcock is easier. The access panel (for the tow hook, primarily) pops out, or perhaps pivots out is a better term. Mine is gone, but it's a common feature of the plastic-bumpered cars. Also, if your car still has the under-car belly pans (2) the petcock is considerably easier than removing that to get to the hoses. (Same for the oil drain, for that matter, for which an oil sucker is just the ticket.) 2. On the above mentioned body panel, I noticed a sticker that is about two inches long and 1/3 inch wide. On it is a repeating pattern of little blue MB stars and in the center is a rectangle that looks like it may have once contained a number or something. Does this indicate that this panel is a replacement and not original? Hard to say. Condition usually tells you that. 3. Quickest way to disable the vacuum motor that runs every time I operate the door locks? It's useless. Pull a fuse or unplug the motor? Does your central locking not work? Unplug the motor, it's under the rear seat. Or, preferably, fix the locking system. For starters look in the trunk, the trunk lock element seems to be the most likely to die for some reason. Cap off sections and see what starts working again. 4. What is the rod that runs over the valve cover? The one that is actuated by the throttle? It attaches to something on the passenger side of the valve cover. What is that unit? The rod is always popped off every time I open the hood and look. Which one? Cruise control? Or the lever that goes to the AT?. 5. This question applies to not only the 201: The temperature gauge: Is it linear in its reading? In other words, can one assume that half way between 60 and 80 is 70? And half way between 80 and zero is 40, etc.? Or is it the case that, for instance, the lower portion of the needle's range covers a greater range of temperatures? What is the mark below 80? What's the deal with all this? It's semi-linear. 40, 80, and 120 are labeled, 60 and 100 get lines. 6. If there is a number written in crayon on the rear of the differential ham, does this indicate that it came from a junkyard? The seller explained this away saying that it indicates when it was last filled. Junkyard! 7. I have a sticker in the cup holder of the glove box that, if I recall, says that the SRS airbag has been replaced. I suppose the only reason this would happen is that the car has been in an accident? Sure looks like that, don't it? It's the expiration date for the air bags. Very misleading wording on that. -- Jim ___ 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] Various Little 190D Questions
On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 7:37 AM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: '87 190D 2.5 Non-turbo One year newer than mine! 1.In order to drain the coolant via the petcock (I'll never pass up a chance to use that word) does one have to remove the plastic body piece that runs below the bumper? I don't see a way to access it otherwise. On this note, why would anyone not just drain the coolant by unhooking the lower radiator hose at the radiator? The petcock is easier. I'd add that unhooking a 20-year-old hose is a pain and likely to make the hose leak. (OTOH, if your hoses are original, maybe that's a good excuse to change them while the system is dry.) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ 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] Various Little 190D Questions
On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 5:15 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My W201s have stickers in the glove box which I thought indicated the date the bag was replaced, but I later realized it was the ten year expiration date of the original bag, which is almost surely still in my cars. I think the date was later extended to 15 or 20 years, but at any rate my bags are expired now and I'm not paying for new ones. The story I've heard (from a couple of different indy mechanics) is that when airbags first started to be installed in cars in the '80s, the general belief was that they'd need to be replaced regularly because the explosive couldn't be trusted to go off with the same potency after X number of years. When the replacement date rolled around for the first few cars, M-B did some tests on some 10-year-old airbags, and decided that they worked just fine and the expiration date could safely be extended. After another five years they checked again with the same results. At some point the powers that be decided that airbags don't expire after all---they have an indefinite shelf life. The short version is, don't worry about it. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ 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
[MBZ] 87 300TD
Needs trans. http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/car/601340048.html No Afililliation, not mine (Damm!) Fred Moir Lynn MA Dieselitis Maximus ___ 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] 87 300TD
On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 8:28 AM, Frederick W Moir [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Needs trans. http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/car/601340048.html Wow, that dark blue looks great with the 16 210 wheels. Classy. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ 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] Diesel price up again
I paid $3.96/gal at an Exxon in upper Georgetown (D.C.) Saturday night. I purchased 2.5 gals for $9.92. 1983 300TD On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 12:38 PM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: and that represents a 12 percent increase in crude oil prices. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 8:48 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel price up again Craig McCluskey wrote: Have you noticed that the price of crude oil is on the rise? Yes, but not 11% in the last two weeks. I'm too lazy to look it up, but I think we're talking a rise from about 93 to 105 for 42 gallons. Craig ___ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.518 / Virus Database: 269.21.6/1318 - Release Date: 3/7/2008 2:01 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.518 / Virus Database: 269.21.6/1318 - Release Date: 3/7/2008 2:01 PM ___ 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] Diesel price up again
A station I pass on the way to work showed $3.79/gal for diesel and $4.35/gal for B100 today, the highest I've seen yet around here (Portland, OR). Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ 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] 87 300TD
I bet that's not all it needs... On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 11:41 AM, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 8:28 AM, Frederick W Moir [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Needs trans. http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/car/601340048.html Wow, that dark blue looks great with the 16 210 wheels. Classy. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ 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] 87 300TD
Frederick W Moir wrote: Needs trans. http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/car/601340048.html If you can take it for a test drive w/o the owner, unplug the fuse that drives the kickdown circuit and see what happens. ___ 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] 87 300TD
Mitch, et al. I would love to take it for a drive, but I have no budget for another car right now. If anyone is seriously interested, it is in the next town, close by, I could take pics, and kick tyres. Fred Moir Lynn MA http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/car/601340048.html If you can take it for a test drive w/o the owner, unplug the fuse that drives the kickdown circuit and see what happens. ___ 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] 87 300TD
I wonder if I should sell my 1983 (282 K miles) 300TD, which needs about $1500 in rust repair, or should I fix it up and keep it. I would like an 87 300TD if I could find a nice one that doesn't cost the earth. I imagine I could get between $1500 and $2K for my wagon as is. Anybody willing to impart some advice? On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 12:14 PM, Frederick W Moir [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mitch, et al. I would love to take it for a drive, but I have no budget for another car right now. If anyone is seriously interested, it is in the next town, close by, I could take pics, and kick tyres. Fred Moir Lynn MA http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/car/601340048.html If you can take it for a test drive w/o the owner, unplug the fuse that drives the kickdown circuit and see what happens. ___ 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] Various Little 190D Questions
On Mar 10, 2008, at 8:22 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: After another five years they checked again with the same results. At some point the powers that be decided that airbags don't expire after all---they have an indefinite shelf life. The short version is, don't worry about it. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. The long version is: I had noted according to the sticker on the door pillar my airbag on my w124 has expired and the ones in my w140 are due to expire next year. In the past Mercedes has extended the life of the air bag so I asked Mercedes Benz canada for their official response on this. They told me: For W163,w168,r170,w203,w210,c215,w220 etc airbag life is lifetime. For w124,w126,w129,w140,w201,w202 airbags require replacement after 15 years, Quote from their letter: The consequence of not replacing a expired airbag is that its proper functioning CAN NOT be assured in the event a collision might occur... John 1983 300TDt 368k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 172k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 180k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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
[MBZ] O.T. PHX CL Touareg TDI
Jesus, Mary and Joseph! http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/601504218.html Bob R. ___ 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
[MBZ] Fwd: AGM Batteries
http://www.windsun.com/Batteries/Battery_FAQ.htm#AGM, or Absorbed Glass Mat Batteries http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absorbed_Glass_Mat Is this the technology behind Optima batteries? From: Casey Hicks Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 3:33 PM To: DTC DL Maintenance Breakdown Employees Subject: AGM Batteries AGM, or Absorbed Glass Mat Batteries A newer type of sealed battery uses Absorbed Glass Mats, or AGM between the plates. This is a very fine fiber Boron-Silicate glass mat. These type of batteries have all the advantages of gelled, but can take much more abuse. We sell the Concorde (and Lifeline, made by Concorde) AGM batteries. These are also called starved electrolyte, as the mat is about 95% saturated rather than fully soaked. That also means that they will not leak acid even if broken. AGM batteries have several advantages over both gelled and flooded, at about the same cost as gelled: Since all the electrolyte (acid) is contained in the glass mats, they cannot spill, even if broken. This also means that since they are non-hazardous, the shipping costs are lower. In addition, since there is no liquid to freeze and expand, they are practically immune from freezing damage. Nearly all AGM batteries are recombinant - what that means is that the Oxygen and Hydrogen recombine INSIDE the battery. These use gas phase transfer of oxygen to the negative plates to recombine them back into water while charging and prevent the loss of water through electrolysis. The recombining is typically 99+% efficient, so almost no water is lost. The charging voltages are the same as for any standard battery - no need for any special adjustments or problems with incompatible chargers or charge controls. And, since the internal resistance is extremely low, there is almost no heating of the battery even under heavy charge and discharge currents. The Concorde (and most AGM) batteries have no charge or discharge current limits. AGM's have a very low self-discharge - from 1% to 3% per month is usual. This means that they can sit in storage for much longer periods without charging than standard batteries. The Concorde batteries can be almost fully recharged (95% or better) even after 30 days of being totally discharged. AGM's do not have any liquid to spill, and even under severe overcharge conditions hydrogen emission is far below the 4% max specified for aircraft and enclosed spaces. The plates in AGM's are tightly packed and rigidly mounted, and will withstand shock and vibration better than any standard battery. Even with all the advantages listed above, there is still a place for the standard flooded deep cycle battery. AGM's will cost 2 to 3 times as much as flooded batteries of the same capacity. In many installations, where the batteries are set in an area where you don't have to worry about fumes or leakage, a standard or industrial deep cycle is a better economic choice. AGM batteries main advantages are no maintenance, completely sealed against fumes, Hydrogen, or leakage, non-spilling even if they are broken, and can survive most freezes. Not everyone needs these features. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender by reply email or telephone. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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
[MBZ] PHX CL '97 E320
How's the price for this? Too much? What's correct? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/601589762.html Bob R. Third car shopping ___ 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] O.T. PHX CL Touareg TDI
V10 diesel power. Nice. Luther On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:19:19 -0600, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jesus, Mary and Joseph! http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/601504218.html Bob R. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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] Various Little 190D Questions
John M McIntosh wrote: Quote from their letter: The consequence of not replacing a expired airbag is that its proper functioning CAN NOT be assured in the event a collision might occur... In other words, don't sue us if your airbag misfires on your 20 year old 201. ___ 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] 87 300TD
Same old story Andrew. Rust never ends and putting $ into an old car is seldom profitable. If you are already thinking you want something else then it is likely not a good plan to spend more on your existing car - unless you are certain you will increase its value to where you will at least break even and hopefully even profit somewhat. Randy who has the same issues with a 4Runner -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 11:22 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300TD I wonder if I should sell my 1983 (282 K miles) 300TD, which needs about $1500 in rust repair, or should I fix it up and keep it. I would like an 87 300TD if I could find a nice one that doesn't cost the earth. I imagine I could get between $1500 and $2K for my wagon as is. Anybody willing to impart some advice? On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 12:14 PM, Frederick W Moir [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mitch, et al. I would love to take it for a drive, but I have no budget for another car right now. If anyone is seriously interested, it is in the next town, close by, I could take pics, and kick tyres. Fred Moir Lynn MA http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/car/601340048.html If you can take it for a test drive w/o the owner, unplug the fuse that drives the kickdown circuit and see what happens. ___ 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] PHX CL '97 E320
Is the answer not going to depend almost solely on condition? How can one tell what is too much without seeing the car? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Robert Rentfro Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 12:28 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] PHX CL '97 E320 How's the price for this? Too much? What's correct? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/601589762.html Bob R. Third car shopping ___ 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
[MBZ] Replacing Oil Lines OM 617.951 in 85 300SD
I will do this most likely this Saturday, waiting on the parts. I think last weeks bad weather killed delivery by last Friday. I picked up new motor mount to chassis bolts at the dealer last week (Tom at buymbparts could not get them but was kind enough to supply the part number). I have found a decent 12 point 1-1/16 inch crowfoot-flair-nut that seems to fit the oil lines well enough to accomplish my task it is well made, decent finish and polish by Armstrong tool (USA). I paid about 20 bucks for it. If it works OK I will report on it. I plan to unbolt the long bolts that fasten the engine-mounting carrier 'arm' casting to the motor mount on both sides of the car before I jack up the engine a little. At this point I believe that I will need to remove the motor mount on the driver's (left) side. I replaced the motor mounts and transmission mount recently (after I replaced the injectors and it still vibrated.. bummer, live and learn). So I don't believe I will need new ones. I will drain all the oil and replace the filter however I have never drained the oil cooler before, does it hold much? (when I et it all back together anything weird about refilling it after draining the cooler? And the new bolts that I got that attach the motor mount the chassis use a 5MM allen, do I still use the old torque spec ?? 30 NM ??? George Larribeau Dallas Texas 1985 300SD 207K 1987 HD FLHTC 90K, Bent 2 I 1984 Motoguzzi Cal -2 80K 1972 Motoguzzi Ambassador LOTS 1965 Chevy C-10 pick up truck lots of miles 3rd small block ..(Extra Ugly,but runs) 1993 BMW 323i 125K (Wife's Car) 1967 BMW R50/2 (Wife's MC, currently in a Basket, Getting Better) ___ 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] Various Little 190D Questions
you have a junker there, and you'll have to sell it to me for $500. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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] Replacing Oil Lines OM 617.951 in 85 300SD
I haven't done it on a W126. If I were to do it again on a 116, I'd unhook one end of the left engine shock (I ruined a shock mount jacking up the engine the first time I did this without unhooking the shock), put a 2x4 under the left side of the oil pan, raise it a bit, unbolt the left mount, raise the engine some more, remove the left mount, and RR the hoses. On both ends of the hoses, loosen the fittings by putting a wrench on the nut, and one on the fitting that the nut screws onto, and squeezing the two wrenches together. This avoids putting torque on the filter housing and the cooler. ___ 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] Replacing Oil Lines OM 617.951 in 85 300SD
When I replaced the motor mount I installed new shocks, I will make sure to remove / unbolt them to avoid damage. I was not aware that torque on the oil cooler was to be avoided, thanks for the tip .. George Larribeau Dallas Texas - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 2:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Replacing Oil Lines OM 617.951 in 85 300SD I haven't done it on a W126. If I were to do it again on a 116, I'd unhook one end of the left engine shock (I ruined a shock mount jacking up the engine the first time I did this without unhooking the shock), put a 2x4 under the left side of the oil pan, raise it a bit, unbolt the left mount, raise the engine some more, remove the left mount, and RR the hoses. On both ends of the hoses, loosen the fittings by putting a wrench on the nut, and one on the fitting that the nut screws onto, and squeezing the two wrenches together. This avoids putting torque on the filter housing and the cooler. ___ 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] Replacing Oil Lines OM 617.951 in 85 300SD
Did you have any issues with the threads? I am assuming not since you did not say anything but I seem to recall someone saying that sometimes the threads won't let go and one ends up with thread damage to the oil cooler. Any thoughts on whether soaking before hand with something like PB Blaster or heating with a torch might help avoid such damage? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 1:17 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Replacing Oil Lines OM 617.951 in 85 300SD I haven't done it on a W126. If I were to do it again on a 116, I'd unhook one end of the left engine shock (I ruined a shock mount jacking up the engine the first time I did this without unhooking the shock), put a 2x4 under the left side of the oil pan, raise it a bit, unbolt the left mount, raise the engine some more, remove the left mount, and RR the hoses. On both ends of the hoses, loosen the fittings by putting a wrench on the nut, and one on the fitting that the nut screws onto, and squeezing the two wrenches together. This avoids putting torque on the filter housing and the cooler. _ ___ 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] Various Little 190D Questions
On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 11:33 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John M McIntosh wrote: Quote from their letter: The consequence of not replacing a expired airbag is that its proper functioning CAN NOT be assured in the event a collision might occur... In other words, don't sue us if your airbag misfires on your 20 year old 201. But that's just a CYA legal safeguard. The airbag is probably a good bit less likely to malfunction than most other components of said 201. How complicated can it be? It's just a bag of Jiffy Pop with a model rocket engine inside. Alex ___ 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] Replacing Oil Lines OM 617.951 in 85 300SD
R A Bennell wrote: Did you have any issues with the threads? I had no issues with a 23 year old W116 that had spent its entire life in Georgia and Florida. I have heard of people having the cooler threads come off with the hose, maybe they were from saltland or had aluminum coolers? I think my cooler was brass, which may have helped. ___ 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] Various Little 190D Questions
Alex Chamberlain wrote: But that's just a CYA legal safeguard. The airbag is probably a good bit less likely to malfunction than most other components of said 201. How complicated can it be? It's just a bag of Jiffy Pop with a model rocket engine inside. The fact that they seem to be accepting liability for the same bag in a 14 year old W124 says something for the long term reliability. ___ 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] PHX CL '97 E320
Hey Andrew, aren't you the fellow who was worried about rust? Ask yourself if you would pay more for a car from AZ than a car from DC. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 1:54 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] PHX CL '97 E320 A friend bought a '98 E320 3 years ago from the local dealer for $16K. The car was basically perfect and had only 56K miles on the odometer. Based on this purchase, the CL E320 seems overpriced. On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 2:48 PM, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is the answer not going to depend almost solely on condition? How can one tell what is too much without seeing the car? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Robert Rentfro Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 12:28 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] PHX CL '97 E320 How's the price for this? Too much? What's correct? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/601589762.html Bob R. Third car shopping ___ 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 ___ 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] PHX CL '97 E320
A friend bought a '98 E320 3 years ago from the local dealer for $16K. The car was basically perfect and had only 56K miles on the odometer. Based on this purchase, the CL E320 seems overpriced. On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 2:48 PM, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is the answer not going to depend almost solely on condition? How can one tell what is too much without seeing the car? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Robert Rentfro Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 12:28 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] PHX CL '97 E320 How's the price for this? Too much? What's correct? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/601589762.html Bob R. Third car shopping ___ 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 ___ 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
[MBZ] dryer repair advice
i bought my house in outstanding condition. it was owned by an old woman who paid to keep up every element of the property. like many old school people, however, she never replaced anything, but fixed stuff. so everything on the house is about 30 years old. i sent the kid down to the garage to take my clothes out of the dryer. she reported them still wet. so i told her add time. and hour later, still wet. add more time. an hour later, still wet. so now i go investigate. turns out the cylinder no longer spins and my limited wardrobe is soaked 1. does this sound like an easy fix? 2. does this sound like a fix i ought not undertake but should hire someone to do for me? 3. does it sound insane to fix a 30 year old dryer, so just throw it out and get another one? 4. do i just convince my mom to get me some ventless combination washer/dryer and just keep it in the kitchen and shut down the wasteful large garage setup? ___ 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] [Banned] dryer repair advice
Gary Hurst wrote: turns out the cylinder no longer spins and my limited wardrobe is soaked Don't dryers have belts to turn the drum? I've never taken one apart... but believe this to be the case. Sounds like it could easily be your problem ___ 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] dryer repair advice
Maybe just the belt. Can you hear the motor running? Usually, the same motor runs the fan and the drum. If just the belt then fairly easy to fix and not expensive. While you have it apart, a great opportunity to clean out all of the lint that accumulates and reduces the efficiency of the dryer. I used to take apart our old electric dryer often as it would get plugged up with lint. With it, one would open the door on the front and take out a couple of screws going up into the top. Then the top would lift - hinged at the back. Once the top was up, one could see the inside. In order to get the drum out to clean the blower assembly that was sort of in front of and under the drum, one would remove screws from the two sides that went into the front. Then the front could be removed and the drum pulled ahead. I think I may have had to pull a small panel on the back from behind in order to get the drum released from the bearing in the back too. All fairly easy but one gets cuts on the hands as these things tend to be sharp inside. Another issue was the bearing surfaces that the drum rode on at the front would wear out. Again, not expensive or hard to fix. Most expensive part that I replaced was the motor. It gave up due to the bearings being sealed and no way to lubricate them. About $100 for the motor if I recall. Still worth fixing if you can do the work yourself. There are some online sources or appliance repair advice and diagrams that you might want to look at. Cannot recall names but a google search should bring them up. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 3:05 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List; Banned List Subject: [MBZ] dryer repair advice i bought my house in outstanding condition. it was owned by an old woman who paid to keep up every element of the property. like many old school people, however, she never replaced anything, but fixed stuff. so everything on the house is about 30 years old. i sent the kid down to the garage to take my clothes out of the dryer. she reported them still wet. so i told her add time. and hour later, still wet. add more time. an hour later, still wet. so now i go investigate. turns out the cylinder no longer spins and my limited wardrobe is soaked 1. does this sound like an easy fix? 2. does this sound like a fix i ought not undertake but should hire someone to do for me? 3. does it sound insane to fix a 30 year old dryer, so just throw it out and get another one? 4. do i just convince my mom to get me some ventless combination washer/dryer and just keep it in the kitchen and shut down the wasteful large garage setup? ___ 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] dryer repair advice
http://www.repairclinic.com/0047_8.asp Try this. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 3:05 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List; Banned List Subject: [MBZ] dryer repair advice i bought my house in outstanding condition. it was owned by an old woman who paid to keep up every element of the property. like many old school people, however, she never replaced anything, but fixed stuff. so everything on the house is about 30 years old. i sent the kid down to the garage to take my clothes out of the dryer. she reported them still wet. so i told her add time. and hour later, still wet. add more time. an hour later, still wet. so now i go investigate. turns out the cylinder no longer spins and my limited wardrobe is soaked 1. does this sound like an easy fix? 2. does this sound like a fix i ought not undertake but should hire someone to do for me? 3. does it sound insane to fix a 30 year old dryer, so just throw it out and get another one? 4. do i just convince my mom to get me some ventless combination washer/dryer and just keep it in the kitchen and shut down the wasteful large garage setup? ___ 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] PHX CL '97 E320
few thousand off what I've seen asked for others similar. Ed 300E On 10/03/2008, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How's the price for this? Too much? What's correct? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/601589762.html Bob R. Third car shopping ___ 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] Replacing Oil Lines OM 617.951 in 85 300SD
When I replaced my oil cooler lines on my SD (and later my CD) I didn't have any problems with the threads. The CD gave me fits and I ended up cutting the cooler line off, and using a 27mm socket on the offending nut. That took care of the issue. While you have the oil cooler lines out of the way, tighten the oil filter base allen bolts. This will save you from having to do that again later if a leak develops. Luther On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:45:26 -0600, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did you have any issues with the threads? I am assuming not since you did not say anything but I seem to recall someone saying that sometimes the threads won't let go and one ends up with thread damage to the oil cooler. Any thoughts on whether soaking before hand with something like PB Blaster or heating with a torch might help avoid such damage? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 1:17 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Replacing Oil Lines OM 617.951 in 85 300SD I haven't done it on a W126. If I were to do it again on a 116, I'd unhook one end of the left engine shock (I ruined a shock mount jacking up the engine the first time I did this without unhooking the shock), put a 2x4 under the left side of the oil pan, raise it a bit, unbolt the left mount, raise the engine some more, remove the left mount, and RR the hoses. On both ends of the hoses, loosen the fittings by putting a wrench on the nut, and one on the fitting that the nut screws onto, and squeezing the two wrenches together. This avoids putting torque on the filter housing and the cooler. _ -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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
[MBZ] SDL RUNS!
The gorgeous weather of the last several days has prompted me to get off my lazy bum and finish the SDL head RR adventure. Took 2 jumps of a freshly charged but almost worn out battery to get the fuel system primed and the engine running under it's own power. Starts and idles fine. YEEHA. Now, I need to fix the transmission fluid leak. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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] dryer repair advice
A lot will depend on the anticipated use. You will have to pay top dollar today to get anything that will last near as long. We bought a combo unit based on the two of us and MIL. The first year we also had a daughter/SIL and grandson, then the third year we had another daughter plus three kids. The medium duty machines will not last much longer. I am letting the warranty expire on them with plans to replace when needed with top line - probably foreign - units, but I will expect to pay a lot more for them. The old ones lasted a lot longer than a standard unit will today, unless you get a top line one. BillR Jacksonville FL -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 5:05 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List; Banned List Subject: [MBZ] dryer repair advice i bought my house in outstanding condition. it was owned by an old woman who paid to keep up every element of the property. like many old school people, however, she never replaced anything, but fixed stuff. so everything on the house is about 30 years old. i sent the kid down to the garage to take my clothes out of the dryer. she reported them still wet. so i told her add time. and hour later, still wet. add more time. an hour later, still wet. so now i go investigate. turns out the cylinder no longer spins and my limited wardrobe is soaked 1. does this sound like an easy fix? 2. does this sound like a fix i ought not undertake but should hire someone to do for me? 3. does it sound insane to fix a 30 year old dryer, so just throw it out and get another one? 4. do i just convince my mom to get me some ventless combination washer/dryer and just keep it in the kitchen and shut down the wasteful large garage setup? ___ 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] Fwd: AGM Batteries
I believe both Orbital and Optima are AGM. I think it's worth some extra $$$ for a battery that won't cause underhood corrosion. Thought that ever since I owned a 1979 Subaru. All the Subies of that generation had rusted out fenders next to the battery tray. Seemed strange to see mostly rustfree cars with holes on top of the fenders. ___ 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] PHX CL '97 E320
E M wrote: few thousand off what I've seen asked for others similar. But aren't you in Canuckistan, where the dollar was worthless years before the greenback was worthless, and everything still costs 50% more even though we now have dollar parity? ___ 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
[MBZ] '86 SDL tranny leak
My transmission is leaking from around the output shaft. Can someone provide me with hints and tricks for RRing the output shaft seal? TIA all. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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
[MBZ] drier repair
Does the motor run? 'May just need a usually-very-easy-to-replace belt. Driers are extremely simple - just a heating element, fan and some way to rotate the drum - usually a small belt or a small pulley on the motor turning directly against the side of the tub. Wilton ___ 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] dryer repair advice
If you take the dryer apart see if the magical missing sock fairy is in there. **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) ___ 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] Various Little 190D Questions
The *fun* thing here for you americans is to go away and ask your insurance company for *their* opinion Maybe a rate change, or denial of coverage is in order? On Mar 10, 2008, at 12:52 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: But that's just a CYA legal safeguard. The airbag is probably a good bit less likely to malfunction than most other components of said 201. How complicated can it be? It's just a bag of Jiffy Pop with a model rocket engine inside. The fact that they seem to be accepting liability for the same bag in a 14 year old W124 says something for the long term reliability. ___ 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] PHX CL '97 E320
Actually things up here are 20-30% more expensive, versus 50% However there are choices, would you like that airline ticket in usa for $1000USA or in cdn for *cough* $1200 cdn? Oh that's fine I'll charge it for the $1000 usa which might become $995 cdn when everthing settles... On Mar 10, 2008, at 2:43 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: E M wrote: few thousand off what I've seen asked for others similar. But aren't you in Canuckistan, where the dollar was worthless years before the greenback was worthless, and everything still costs 50% more even though we now have dollar parity? ___ 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] dryer repair advice
You can buy parts at an appliance parts store, or from Sears Parts online, the replacement is probably some generic thing that fits many models (a lot of appliances are basically the same, made for different labels, same internals). If it is the timer it is probably a 30 min job, with cussing the thing taking about 15min. Or it could be a loose connection from the vibration, or just gunked up. Nothing about dryers is complicated -- timer, switches, motor, drive belts, heating element (or gas burner -- the igniter on these burns out every 3-5 years, last one I bought was like $8 and took about 10 min to replace), and the roller thingiie under the drum that wears out, a quick easy cheap fix. It is not insane to fix, parts are cheap, the thing is simple, and it makes no sense to throw away 100lb of metal for a $30 part. I kept a $20 washer going for years with occasional parts replacement til the wife got tired of waiting a couple of days for me to fix it when it died. --R Gary Hurst wrote: i bought my house in outstanding condition. it was owned by an old woman who paid to keep up every element of the property. like many old school people, however, she never replaced anything, but fixed stuff. so everything on the house is about 30 years old. i sent the kid down to the garage to take my clothes out of the dryer. she reported them still wet. so i told her add time. and hour later, still wet. add more time. an hour later, still wet. so now i go investigate. turns out the cylinder no longer spins and my limited wardrobe is soaked 1. does this sound like an easy fix? 2. does this sound like a fix i ought not undertake but should hire someone to do for me? 3. does it sound insane to fix a 30 year old dryer, so just throw it out and get another one? 4. do i just convince my mom to get me some ventless combination washer/dryer and just keep it in the kitchen and shut down the wasteful large garage setup? ___ 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] dryer repair advice
Same situation I just fixed for an old friend. His (oold White Westinghouse) dryer... close the door and you could hear the motor running but when I opened the door, held button and pressed start, the drum wasn't turning with a load. The belt obviously was worn out. New belt is about $11.00 and pretty simple to replace. Usually you open access on rear of a dryer to the drive motor which has an spring loaded idler pulley. Open top of dryer and remove screws holding the front panel. The drum usually rides on sleeves (felt and plastic which often wear out causing failure). Slip the belt around the drum from front and reassemble. Locate belt around the drum and then around motor drive shaft at the rear. It's not a bad $11.00 repair which will delay replacing dryer if everything else is in reasonable condition. Usually if there's a problem with timer or temp sensor it's not worth the expense of the part for an old dryer. From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:04:55 -0400 To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com, Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] dryer repair advice i bought my house in outstanding condition. it was owned by an old woman who paid to keep up every element of the property. like many old school people, however, she never replaced anything, but fixed stuff. so everything on the house is about 30 years old. i sent the kid down to the garage to take my clothes out of the dryer. she reported them still wet. so i told her add time. and hour later, still wet. add more time. an hour later, still wet. so now i go investigate. turns out the cylinder no longer spins and my limited wardrobe is soaked 1. does this sound like an easy fix? 2. does this sound like a fix i ought not undertake but should hire someone to do for me? 3. does it sound insane to fix a 30 year old dryer, so just throw it out and get another one? 4. do i just convince my mom to get me some ventless combination washer/dryer and just keep it in the kitchen and shut down the wasteful large garage setup? ___ 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] PHX CL '97 E320
John M McIntosh wrote: Actually things up here are 20-30% more expensive, versus 50% When the dollars were 3:2, most stuff was cheaper in USA. With the dollars at 1:1, or even 1:1.02, cross border shopping must be pretty lucrative now. ___ 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] PHX CL '97 E320
if you come to the big city here, mercedes are everywhere, and there are tonnes more on the market for less than what you guys often talk about. The mentioned car is probably a $7500 tops car here, and if you don't like what you see, keep looking, you can checkout another dozen the same day for that kind of money. Often cars talked about on the list for $2-3000 dollars are parts cars here for $500-1000. Guys with old W123 wagons dream about getting the type of money you talk about at times down south. Emission testing turns a lot of our older cars into pop cans. Ed 300E On 10/03/2008, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: E M wrote: few thousand off what I've seen asked for others similar. But aren't you in Canuckistan, where the dollar was worthless years before the greenback was worthless, and everything still costs 50% more even though we now have dollar parity? ___ 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] Various Little 190D Questions
1. Lets see, undo hose and make a big mess with coolant or attach 1/2 inch garden hose over drain hole and use big screwdriver to undo tap and watch the coolant flow into bucket? Your choice but I got a garden hose and am not afraid to use it. 2. those little access panels do like to fall out out now and again, some get replaced others don't, when removing it push down on the top otherwise plastic gets damaged and piece gets lost 3. Fix your central locking and impress your friends with this technology 4. don't know perhaps cruise control? 5. don't worry about anything below 80, it should get there pretty quick and not go over 100 much 6. sounds like it was a plaything at kindergarten at some stage, no one that I know of writes with crayons to indicate service, I write with white texta on the oil filter when I changed it and the oil but the diff oil is changed according to mileage 7. air bag? was ist das? Your welcome Hendrik Zoltan Finks wrote: '87 190D 2.5 Non-turbo 1.In order to drain the coolant via the petcock (I'll never pass up a chance to use that word) does one have to remove the plastic body piece that runs below the bumper? I don't see a way to access it otherwise. On this note, why would anyone not just drain the coolant by unhooking the lower radiator hose at the radiator? 2. On the above mentioned body panel, I noticed a sticker that is about two inches long and 1/3 inch wide. On it is a repeating pattern of little blue MB stars and in the center is a rectangle that looks like it may have once contained a number or something. Does this indicate that this panel is a replacement and not original? 3. Quickest way to disable the vacuum motor that runs every time I operate the door locks? It's useless. Pull a fuse or unplug the motor? 4. What is the rod that runs over the valve cover? The one that is actuated by the throttle? It attaches to something on the passenger side of the valve cover. What is that unit? The rod is always popped off every time I open the hood and look. 5. This question applies to not only the 201: The temperature gauge: Is it linear in its reading? In other words, can one assume that half way between 60 and 80 is 70? And half way between 80 and zero is 40, etc.? Or is it the case that, for instance, the lower portion of the needle's range covers a greater range of temperatures? What is the mark below 80? What's the deal with all this? 6. If there is a number written in crayon on the rear of the differential ham, does this indicate that it came from a junkyard? The seller explained this away saying that it indicates when it was last filled. 7. I have a sticker in the cup holder of the glove box that, if I recall, says that the SRS airbag has been replaced. I suppose the only reason this would happen is that the car has been in an accident? Thanks, Brian ___ ___ 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] PHX CL '97 E320
E M wrote: Emission testing turns a lot of our older cars into pop cans. OK, I thought it was rust. ___ 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] PHX CL '97 E320
Was at one time, now, many go to the crusher with very little rust. One wrecker told me he crushes lots of cars from the early to mid '90s now, often just not worth the money to pass them if they have miles on them. Ed 300E On 10/03/2008, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: E M wrote: Emission testing turns a lot of our older cars into pop cans. OK, I thought it was rust. ___ 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] '86 SDL tranny leak
My transmission is leaking from around the output shaft. Can someone provide me with hints and tricks for RRing the output shaft seal? TIA all. You need whatever socket removes the tailshaft nut. May be castle, more likely 12-point. After that I think it's a standard pry it out with screwdriver hammered through it and tap in a new one. -- Jim ___ 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] Fwd: AGM Batteries
Is this [AGM] the technology behind Optima batteries? I believe so. -- Jim ___ 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] Replacing Oil Lines OM 617.951 in 85 300SD
Having had a jack slip and puncture the oil pan (I know it's been done many times without incident), I'd use an engine lift instead of the jack I haven't done it on a W126. If I were to do it again on a 116, I'd unhook one end of the left engine shock (I ruined a shock mount jacking up the engine the first time I did this without unhooking the shock), put a 2x4 under the left side of the oil pan, raise it a bit, unbolt the left mount, raise the engine some more, remove the left mount, -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ 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] PHX CL '97 E320
I would have thought that there be a huge trade going with older cars heading south of the border. Guess even the South Americans have their standards and won't touch rubbishy cars. Hendrik who lives in a dumping ground for the other states because we don't have tests E M wrote: Was at one time, now, many go to the crusher with very little rust. One wrecker told me he crushes lots of cars from the early to mid '90s now, often just not worth the money to pass them if they have miles on them. Ed 300E ___ 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] '86 SDL tranny leak
Can it be done in car? Luther On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:45:13 -0600, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My transmission is leaking from around the output shaft. Can someone provide me with hints and tricks for RRing the output shaft seal? TIA all. You need whatever socket removes the tailshaft nut. May be castle, more likely 12-point. After that I think it's a standard pry it out with screwdriver hammered through it and tap in a new one. -- Jim -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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] Replacing Oil Lines OM 617.951 in 85 300SD
Burned twice shame on you? Luther On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:48:34 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Having had a jack slip and puncture the oil pan (I know it's been done many times without incident), I'd use an engine lift instead of the jack I haven't done it on a W126. If I were to do it again on a 116, I'd unhook one end of the left engine shock (I ruined a shock mount jacking up the engine the first time I did this without unhooking the shock), put a 2x4 under the left side of the oil pan, raise it a bit, unbolt the left mount, raise the engine some more, remove the left mount, -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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] '86 SDL tranny leak
Er, can it be done with the transmission in car? On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:48:56 -0600, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can it be done in car? Luther On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:45:13 -0600, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My transmission is leaking from around the output shaft. Can someone provide me with hints and tricks for RRing the output shaft seal? TIA all. You need whatever socket removes the tailshaft nut. May be castle, more likely 12-point. After that I think it's a standard pry it out with screwdriver hammered through it and tap in a new one. -- Jim -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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] '86 SDL tranny leak
http://www.samstagsales.com/mercedes.htm#transmission 41mm 6 point socket? Luther On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:45:13 -0600, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My transmission is leaking from around the output shaft. Can someone provide me with hints and tricks for RRing the output shaft seal? TIA all. You need whatever socket removes the tailshaft nut. May be castle, more likely 12-point. After that I think it's a standard pry it out with screwdriver hammered through it and tap in a new one. -- Jim -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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] OT Used care. PHX CL '97 E320
I think the trade is more in cars coming North. Many have opted to buy in the US and bring into Canada and take advantage of the savings, which at times are large and hard for the manufactures to explain, given most of the models are almost identical. There was a recent article of some of the price differences in a recent paper here. A new Porsche GT3 is something like $30,000 cheaper to buy in the US and bring in. Thing with a rubbish or cheap car, unless you can ship it to where you are for the cost of a tank of gas from home, who wants it. We've heard many say here, great car, if I was closer. Even if a car is a pretty good deal at say $1500, who's going to pay $1000 to ship such a car? So they're bought by the pound and crushed. Here's an example. I have an old Ford wagon. V6 engine with 60,000 kms on it, and the tranny. Bought it off my lawyer thinking I was getting a dog, not the car, I mean four legged type. Body is now no good. Come and get the engine for $100, and what's left, you can get $50 from the scrapper. People ask, can it drive? No, I won't let you. So, a $200 tow and now it's not such a good deal, so it will go to the scrapper for $80. I had my first car, a '76 LeMans with 38,000 original miles. Could have been easily fixed, needed tires and minor bottom door work. I wanted to give it away for the engine and trans, yes GIVE away! It was a 350. Guys would ask if it drove, sure, with temp plates, then they'd hum and haw. Hey, it's free man, how about I write out a warranty on it for you too? I sent it to the crusher for $50 and saved myself the pain in the backside. Maybe that 350 is running around the streets of NY somewhere today in a cab. I'd like to think a bit of it lived on, but more likely it was send to China to be made into crap tools or something. Ed 300E On 10/03/2008, Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would have thought that there be a huge trade going with older cars heading south of the border. Guess even the South Americans have their standards and won't touch rubbishy cars. Hendrik who lives in a dumping ground for the other states because we don't have tests E M wrote: Was at one time, now, many go to the crusher with very little rust. One wrecker told me he crushes lots of cars from the early to mid '90s now, often just not worth the money to pass them if they have miles on them. Ed 300E ___ 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] Replacing Oil Lines OM 617.951 in 85 300SD
Nope - I learned after the first time, which is why I'm sharing my experience --- On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 9:51 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Burned twice shame on you? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ 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] Various Little 190D Questions
On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:59:34 -0700 John M McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They told me: For W163,w168,r170,w203,w210,c215,w220 etc airbag life is lifetime. For w124,w126,w129,w140,w201,w202 airbags require replacement after 15 years, Quote from their letter: The consequence of not replacing a expired airbag is that its proper functioning CAN NOT be assured in the event a collision might occur... There was a Reader's Digest article a few months ago about air bags being improperly replaced during repair. An eye opener. Craig ___ 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] dryer repair advice
On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:21:10 -0600 R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.repairclinic.com/0047_8.asp Try this. Randy I second the recommendation! They have advice and sell parts, too. Craig ___ 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] '86 SDL tranny leak
Can it be done in car? I think so. Certainly so on a 450 SL. I bought the seal for when the tranny was out, but it looked good and didn't leak, and I determined to replace it in-car if it ever did leak. Didn't ever leak, I sold the car six years later, and still have the seal in a box somewhere. (I did replace the front seal and the front pump seal.) -- Jim ___ 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] '86 SDL tranny leak
http://www.samstagsales.com/mercedes.htm#transmission 41mm 6 point socket? No, I don't think so. I think it's one of the 30mm 12-point jobs. (I don't have one.) -- Jim ___ 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
