Re: [MBZ] 107 driveshaft flex disk
Dieselhead wrote: Have not been able to figure a way to get it loose, thus the question about what size wrench it takes in the prior post. I don't think there is enough room to get a pipe wrench in there on a 107. I've heard of 16 Channelock pliers being used, would those fit in there? Hopefully the parking brake can hold the shaft so you only need to turn the nut. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 107 driveshaft flex disk
Maybe I missed it, but what do you (Dieselhead) call yourself amongst friends? Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 7:05 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 107 driveshaft flex disk Dieselhead wrote: Have not been able to figure a way to get it loose, thus the question about what size wrench it takes in the prior post. I don't think there is enough room to get a pipe wrench in there on a 107. I've heard of 16 Channelock pliers being used, would those fit in there? Hopefully the parking brake can hold the shaft so you only need to turn the nut. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Had another low-power episode, '87 300TD
Dieselvolk, Third episode yesterday a.m. on the way to work. Same pattern: about 5 gallons left in the tank, cold morning (cold for the Low Country, that is, which is about 50 degrees). I have two new clear in-line filters and one new main filter in the car (Thanks Gary!) so I decided to see if I could make it to the parking lot at work, so I could change the in-line filter during my lunch break. I was able to drive about 5 miles and got within about 4 blocks before the engine died and would not restart. Took me about 10 minutes on the side of the road, in a light rain, to replace the in-line filter. Old filter was really plugged up with junk, probably dead fungus/mold from the tank because I administered a dose of biocide about two months ago. Once the air was purged, car ran like a top again. I'm still planning to change the tank strainer, just need to get my new E300 on the road first. More on that front in another email... Very respectfully, /s/ LCDR Max Dillon '87 300TD 316k miles '95 E300 274k miles Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Had another low-power episode, '87 300TD
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Took me about 10 minutes on the side of the road, in a light rain, to replace the in-line filter. Old filter was really plugged up with junk, Oooh, sounds like when I was replacing inlines every 15 miles in the 300SD. The tank can hold a lot more bacteria than the inline filter can. Drain fuel, remove tank, scrub tank, reinstall. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Had another low-power episode, '87 300TD
Mitch, I'm hoping that won't be the case. Car was rarely used for about one year, and had a very nearly full tank the whole time. It had been dosed with biocide by me at some point in the year or two before the long period of little use, and I didn't have this problem before, so I hope the bloom was not too large. Hope is not a good plan so I am prepared to clean the tank if needed. If this new filter plugs up pretty quickly, that'll be a good sign that Hope and Change my in-line filters was not enough If I do go that route, I think I'm going to try to clean the tank in-situ. I think that spraying water or some other cleaner from the gauge opening and the fill neck and the strainer opening will provide enough reach to get the sediment moving and flowing out the strainer hole, and then heating the tank for a few hours with a heat lamp or two will remove the water. Maybe a hairdryer blowing into the tank as well to keep the air moving around inside. I remember reading about someone who used this method successfully, so I'm going to give that a shot. Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 8:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Had another low-power episode, '87 300TD Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Took me about 10 minutes on the side of the road, in a light rain, to replace the in-line filter. Old filter was really plugged up with junk, Oooh, sounds like when I was replacing inlines every 15 miles in the 300SD. The tank can hold a lot more bacteria than the inline filter can. Drain fuel, remove tank, scrub tank, reinstall. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Had another low-power episode, '87 300TD
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: If I do go that route, I think I'm going to try to clean the tank in-situ. Mine was a horrible mess, probably caused by trying to run the car on straight Chinese restaurant soy. I got a 20' vinyl hose and an electric pump. I already had a TP filter. Pumped it from the fuel supply line through the filter and back down the filler neck. Plugged the strainer that way. Pumped it from the filler neck through the fuel line to reverse flow the in tank strainer, which gave better results but the crap kept settling into the tank, so I'd periodically shake the car which would make the sheets of slime go up the hose. In a few days of messing with it I probably got rid of 3/4 of the crap. Removing the strainer and flushing with water probably would have worked better, but then I'd have a damp tank in a car I'm not driving. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Progress report on my cheap E300 Diesel adventure
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: The bad news: the lock-down plates for three of the delivery valves have deep gouges where it appears someone used a hammer/chisel to loosen and then tighten the delivery valves down. So, I'll order a complete set of o-rings/springs/copper seals and be prepared to re-torque at least three of the delivery valves. The good news is that this might explain why the engine ran on what sounded like 4 of 6 cylinders. Owner said that he'd just paid to have the fuel system re-sealed but he didn't really know what that meant. Did you get the name of his Indy? If so, add it to your 'run, don't walk away' list. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Progress report on my cheap E300 Diesel adventure
Dieselvolk, Wednesday past I had some time in the garage, so I pulled the injection pump from my new '95 E300 Diesel. Book says this is required in order to remove the injection timer, but I'm not convinced now that I've got it out. Looks like it would be fiddly to install a new injection timer with the pump in place, but I don't yet see that it would be impossible. Took about six hours (first time for me, so going slow and marking all the connections that are intuitive, frequently consulting the manual to make sure I didn't break anything too expensive) to get the injection pump out and clean it up a bit, and replace the seals/gaskets for bottom, side and rear plates. The bad news: the lock-down plates for three of the delivery valves have deep gouges where it appears someone used a hammer/chisel to loosen and then tighten the delivery valves down. So, I'll order a complete set of o-rings/springs/copper seals and be prepared to re-torque at least three of the delivery valves. The good news is that this might explain why the engine ran on what sounded like 4 of 6 cylinders. Owner said that he'd just paid to have the fuel system re-sealed but he didn't really know what that meant. Very respectfully, /s/ LCDR Max Dillon '87 300TD 316k miles '95 E300 274k miles Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Had another low-power episode, '87 300TD
will remove the water. Maybe a hairdryer blowing into the tank as well to keep the air moving around inside. The hairdrier should work well. Warm air moving around takes moisture with it. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Progress report on my cheap E300 Diesel adventure
Did you get the name of his Indy? If so, add it to your 'run, don't walk away' list. Mitch, I didn't even ask. There were plenty of other indicators that this car had recently been poorly repaired and maintained like wrong color coolant, wrong size battery, generic-type upper radiator hose, missing under-body sound-encapsulation covers (didn't notice these were missing before I bought the car, would have been a good bargaining point, I may contact the PO to see if he knows where they could be). This car may become an albatross, I won't know until I get the vacuum pump / injection timer repair complete and can start trouble shooting the engine miss and low power issues. On the good side the body is solid and straight, interior is very nice (just needs a good deep cleaning), and the AC works, and the engine harness appears to be a replacement. I think I may need to spend another $100-odd for parts, spend a few more days putting them in, and then have a really nice third car. Time will tell. Max ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] numbers
I rented a Kia in CA last week. It was AWESOME. On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 10:21 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...Those numbers are totally made up. Try these ones of what I'd imagine you'd get trading in a $100 car like my '87 740 Turbo for a new Huyndai Accent:.. Surely you wouldn't be caught dead in a Hyundai Effluent. Oops, Accent. Or even a Hyundai Speculum. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] numbers
On Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:59 -0500, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I rented a Kia in CA last week. It was AWESOME. It didn't have the tin-can-on-wheels feel of a Toyota or Honda? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] numbers
AWESOME ?? Andrew, we need to get you some seat time in a few proper cars, and fast!! ;-) hee hee Ed 300E 2009/11/13 andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com I rented a Kia in CA last week. It was AWESOME. On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 10:21 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...Those numbers are totally made up. Try these ones of what I'd imagine you'd get trading in a $100 car like my '87 740 Turbo for a new Huyndai Accent:.. Surely you wouldn't be caught dead in a Hyundai Effluent. Oops, Accent. Or even a Hyundai Speculum. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] numbers
Well, you know it sort of depends on a number of issues - where you drove it, what you were using it for and what your expectations were. For example, we rented a Toyota Corolla a number of years ago in Victoria. I have not really wanted one of those, but I came away quite impressed with it. It ran nice and shifted very smoothly etc. It used almost no gas and it was a pleasure to use for a few days. I am still not really of a mind to acquire one but I would rent one again based upon that experience. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of E M Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 1:18 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] numbers AWESOME ?? Andrew, we need to get you some seat time in a few proper cars, and fast!! ;-) hee hee Ed 300E 2009/11/13 andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com I rented a Kia in CA last week. It was AWESOME. On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 10:21 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...Those numbers are totally made up. Try these ones of what I'd imagine you'd get trading in a $100 car like my '87 740 Turbo for a new Huyndai Accent:.. Surely you wouldn't be caught dead in a Hyundai Effluent. Oops, Accent. Or even a Hyundai Speculum. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] numbers
I can see you appreciating your rental Corolla for what it was, but even taking into account the context in which you experienced the car, did you come away from it feeling Corollas are AWESOME ? Ed 300E 2009/11/13 R A Bennell b...@mts.net Well, you know it sort of depends on a number of issues - where you drove it, what you were using it for and what your expectations were. For example, we rented a Toyota Corolla a number of years ago in Victoria. I have not really wanted one of those, but I came away quite impressed with it. It ran nice and shifted very smoothly etc. It used almost no gas and it was a pleasure to use for a few days. I am still not really of a mind to acquire one but I would rent one again based upon that experience. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of E M Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 1:18 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] numbers AWESOME ?? Andrew, we need to get you some seat time in a few proper cars, and fast!! ;-) hee hee Ed 300E 2009/11/13 andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com I rented a Kia in CA last week. It was AWESOME. On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 10:21 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...Those numbers are totally made up. Try these ones of what I'd imagine you'd get trading in a $100 car like my '87 740 Turbo for a new Huyndai Accent:.. Surely you wouldn't be caught dead in a Hyundai Effluent. Oops, Accent. Or even a Hyundai Speculum. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] numbers
Well, once again it depends upon your peculiarities. I think my old 300D is Awesome but many would not appreciate it at all. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of E M Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 1:50 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] numbers I can see you appreciating your rental Corolla for what it was, but even taking into account the context in which you experienced the car, did you come away from it feeling Corollas are AWESOME ? Ed 300E 2009/11/13 R A Bennell b...@mts.net Well, you know it sort of depends on a number of issues - where you drove it, what you were using it for and what your expectations were. For example, we rented a Toyota Corolla a number of years ago in Victoria. I have not really wanted one of those, but I came away quite impressed with it. It ran nice and shifted very smoothly etc. It used almost no gas and it was a pleasure to use for a few days. I am still not really of a mind to acquire one but I would rent one again based upon that experience. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of E M Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 1:18 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] numbers AWESOME ?? Andrew, we need to get you some seat time in a few proper cars, and fast!! ;-) hee hee Ed 300E 2009/11/13 andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com I rented a Kia in CA last week. It was AWESOME. On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 10:21 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...Those numbers are totally made up. Try these ones of what I'd imagine you'd get trading in a $100 car like my '87 740 Turbo for a new Huyndai Accent:.. Surely you wouldn't be caught dead in a Hyundai Effluent. Oops, Accent. Or even a Hyundai Speculum. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] numbers
Awesome in the sense that with an AT and the AC running most of the time, fuel economy was in the low 30s mpg for mostly hway driving over 5 days. I also liked the trouble free operation, no rattles, comfortable seats, and decent acceleration. True, I fell in love with my 300TDs on return... but it was nice driving a NEW car with all that hot shot technology. The only downside was nocruise control. On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 4:24 PM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: Well, once again it depends upon your peculiarities. I think my old 300D is Awesome but many would not appreciate it at all. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of E M Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 1:50 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] numbers I can see you appreciating your rental Corolla for what it was, but even taking into account the context in which you experienced the car, did you come away from it feeling Corollas are AWESOME ? Ed 300E 2009/11/13 R A Bennell b...@mts.net Well, you know it sort of depends on a number of issues - where you drove it, what you were using it for and what your expectations were. For example, we rented a Toyota Corolla a number of years ago in Victoria. I have not really wanted one of those, but I came away quite impressed with it. It ran nice and shifted very smoothly etc. It used almost no gas and it was a pleasure to use for a few days. I am still not really of a mind to acquire one but I would rent one again based upon that experience. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of E M Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 1:18 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] numbers AWESOME ?? Andrew, we need to get you some seat time in a few proper cars, and fast!! ;-) hee hee Ed 300E 2009/11/13 andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com I rented a Kia in CA last week. It was AWESOME. On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 10:21 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...Those numbers are totally made up. Try these ones of what I'd imagine you'd get trading in a $100 car like my '87 740 Turbo for a new Huyndai Accent:.. Surely you wouldn't be caught dead in a Hyundai Effluent. Oops, Accent. Or even a Hyundai Speculum. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 1987 Mercedes 300D Turbo Diesel - $1200 (Clover SC)
No affiliation. Just thought I would share with the list. Steve 1987 Mercedes 300D Turbo Diesel, This is a great fixer upper. I bought it from a friend that was in a tight to help him out. I installed 4 New Goodyear tires, I have driven the car about 5 miles. I have no use for it and I had to buy insurance and tag to get a title so I could sell it. I have about $200.00 worth of supplies, new door unlock buttons, sun visor clips, Mobile one syn Oil, Oil Filter, Diesel Filters, Air Filters, odometer does not work but it shows approx 171432 miles. If you need to see more pictures or want to come look please e mail me at dswestmorel...@bellsouth.net or call me at 7074-913-2916 Willing to trade for a golf cart, gator, winning powerball ticket, and of course CASH MONEY ( I HAVE CLEAR TITLE IN HAND) http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/1464543747.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Had another low-power episode, '87 300TD
Hi Max, You wrote planning to change the tank strainer If it's like the one in my 78 240D W123 you should be able to clean it easily. They are quite robust and easy to clean. I bought a new one without knowing how they are made - I think it was around $20 but that's pushing my memory back about 15 years. Never reliable. ;-) But it was in the $teens. Good luck! That's not a fun job - once the light comes on you'll have !2.5 Gal. left. LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 8:10 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Had another low-power episode, '87 300TD Dieselvolk, Third episode yesterday a.m. on the way to work. Same pattern: about 5 gallons left in the tank, cold morning (cold for the Low Country, that is, which is about 50 degrees). I have two new clear in-line filters and one new main filter in the car (Thanks Gary!) so I decided to see if I could make it to the parking lot at work, so I could change the in-line filter during my lunch break. I was able to drive about 5 miles and got within about 4 blocks before the engine died and would not restart. Took me about 10 minutes on the side of the road, in a light rain, to replace the in-line filter. Old filter was really plugged up with junk, probably dead fungus/mold from the tank because I administered a dose of biocide about two months ago. Once the air was purged, car ran like a top again. I'm still planning to change the tank strainer, just need to get my new E300 on the road first. More on that front in another email... Very respectfully, /s/ LCDR Max Dillon '87 300TD 316k miles '95 E300 274k miles Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1987 Mercedes 300D Turbo Diesel - $1200 (Clover SC)
looks like it here http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-Turbo-Merceded-Benz-300D-Turbo-Diesel-Rare-124_W0QQitemZ200405656735QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item2ea91ba49f Steve Bailey wrote: No affiliation. Just thought I would share with the list. Steve 1987 Mercedes 300D Turbo Diesel, This is a great fixer upper. I bought it from a friend that was in a tight to help him out. I installed 4 New Goodyear tires, I have driven the car about 5 miles. I have no use for it and I had to buy insurance and tag to get a title so I could sell it. I have about $200.00 worth of supplies, new door unlock buttons, sun visor clips, Mobile one syn Oil, Oil Filter, Diesel Filters, Air Filters, odometer does not work but it shows approx 171432 miles. If you need to see more pictures or want to come look please e mail me at dswestmorel...@bellsouth.net or call me at 7074-913-2916 Willing to trade for a golf cart, gator, winning powerball ticket, and of course CASH MONEY ( I HAVE CLEAR TITLE IN HAND) http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/1464543747.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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 - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.707 / Virus Database: 270.14.63/2500 - Release Date: 11/13/09 01:54:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Did a Bird From the Future Sabotage the LHC?
Some crazy sh*t these guys are playing with... http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1937370,00.html?xid=rss-health Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Bird From the Future Sabotage the LHC?
Did Mao get a job as a scientist that fast? -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 5:50 PM To: Okie Benz; Banned Subject: [MBZ] Did a Bird From the Future Sabotage the LHC? Some crazy sh*t these guys are playing with... http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1937370,00.html?xid=rss-healt h Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1987 Mercedes 300D Turbo Diesel - $1200 (Clover SC)
Yep, same one. Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 6:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 Mercedes 300D Turbo Diesel - $1200 (Clover SC) looks like it here http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-Turbo-Merceded-Benz-300D-Turbo-Diesel-Rare-124_W0QQitemZ200405656735QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item2ea91ba49f Steve Bailey wrote: No affiliation. Just thought I would share with the list. Steve 1987 Mercedes 300D Turbo Diesel, This is a great fixer upper. I bought it from a friend that was in a tight to help him out. I installed 4 New Goodyear tires, I have driven the car about 5 miles. I have no use for it and I had to buy insurance and tag to get a title so I could sell it. I have about $200.00 worth of supplies, new door unlock buttons, sun visor clips, Mobile one syn Oil, Oil Filter, Diesel Filters, Air Filters, odometer does not work but it shows approx 171432 miles. If you need to see more pictures or want to come look please e mail me at dswestmorel...@bellsouth.net or call me at 7074-913-2916 Willing to trade for a golf cart, gator, winning powerball ticket, and of course CASH MONEY ( I HAVE CLEAR TITLE IN HAND) http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/1464543747.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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 - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.707 / Virus Database: 270.14.63/2500 - Release Date: 11/13/09 01:54:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Bird From the Future Sabotage the LHC?
Steve wrote: Did Mao get a job as a scientist that fast? pah I found that design in the bottom of my teacup at least a trillion years ago. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 107 driveshaft flex disk
I did get the nut loose on the drive shaft by holding the nut with the smaller channellocks (14-15) and turning the shaft by the trans with the big ones. Didn't get much slide. Maybe 10 mm by prying on the shaft with the breaker bar. Not enough to get the new disk in. Tonight I managed to get the flex disk in between the trans flange and the driveshaft, buy dropping the rear of the trans, and prying between the trans and the driveshaft in addition to what i got from the slip joint.. I let the engine and trans hang from the motor mounts, but that was still not enough to get the flex plate in. It was about 4mm short. By prying, I got the disk in, and with more prying, I got the center of the shaft over the nub pin in the trans flange. Got everything bolted up tight. Got the rear trans mount bolted up to the pan/crossmember. I was going to take pictures of the welded crossmember/reinforcement below the driveshaft, but I had the aluminum shield bolted back up before i thought about taking a picture. You will have to trust me, that on this 1985 R107, at least, there is a welded reinforcing panel under the driveshaft. It has a cutout under the carrier bearing so you can get a hand in to the bolts for the carrier bearing. the cutout is not long enough to get wrenches on the slip joint nut straight on. the driveshaft could only come out is to drop the diff or pull the engine and trans. At least I don't have to pay $140 an hour for my time. The only way to change the trans filter is to remove the front part of the pan/crossmember. Since that is already off, I decided tomorrow's project is to change the trans filter and oil (and gasket). I hope flaps or the stealer will have one. -- 87 300SDL, 87 300D, 81 240D, 200D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Had another low-power episode, '87 300TD
Max, when one of my SDLs had the dead bug problem I added a second clear filter. I teed in a parallel second filter and pinched it shut with a pair of padded vice grips. When the engine started to lose power, I just released the vice grip and went on my way. Cleaned both filters at my leisure and reinstalled. It took about 18 months for it clean itself up. Harry - Original Message - From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 7:10 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Had another low-power episode, '87 300TD Dieselvolk, Third episode yesterday a.m. on the way to work. Same pattern: about 5 gallons left in the tank, cold morning (cold for the Low Country, that is, which is about 50 degrees). I have two new clear in-line filters and one new main filter in the car (Thanks Gary!) so I decided to see if I could make it to the parking lot at work, so I could change the in-line filter during my lunch break. I was able to drive about 5 miles and got within about 4 blocks before the engine died and would not restart. Took me about 10 minutes on the side of the road, in a light rain, to replace the in-line filter. Old filter was really plugged up with junk, probably dead fungus/mold from the tank because I administered a dose of biocide about two months ago. Once the air was purged, car ran like a top again. I'm still planning to change the tank strainer, just need to get my new E300 on the road first. More on that front in another email... Very respectfully, /s/ LCDR Max Dillon '87 300TD 316k miles '95 E300 274k miles Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Shop manual 190e
Thanks to the Wayback Machine and braingears.com I have an almost complete factory manual (thanks to employer for providing me a duplexing laser printer!) for this new to me 190. I am missing only section 35 - Rear Axle. If this is a verboten topic please say so. If not Does anyone have a pdf of that section of the 124/201 shop manual that they could share? TIA, Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
