date:20210124

Didn't realize it was the same car Thanks.

Allan

Rick Knoble via Mercedes  writes:

> That was one you posted a while back. It was listed at $1200, and he spent 
> some money having some joker "fix" it, and apparently they didn't. I would've 
> bought it, but the driver's seat is trashed, and the map pockets behind the 
> seats are broken to bits. The reluctor rings are a PITA job, from what I've 
> read.
>
>
> Rick
>
> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Sent: January 24, 2021 4:07 PM
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Cc: astr...@indiana.edu
> Subject: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4Matic - $1,850
>
> AC, engine and transmission good! Inspected by two mechanics! ABS light
> n for reluctor (magnetic) rings need replacement! $1850 !Price is firm!
> Runs fine! This is a mechanic special If you do not have a mechanic
> or cannot do repairs please do not reply and ask a lot of questions!
> Please contact a mechanic about repairs! Labor I was quoted was $1500!
> Cash in person only!! serious buyers only! No shipping or payments!
>
> https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/aurora-2004-mercedes-e320/7266845424.html
>
> Allan

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Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4Matic - $1,850

2021-01-24 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes

That was one you posted a while back. It was listed at $1200, and he spent some 
money having some joker "fix" it, and apparently they didn't. I would've bought 
it, but the driver's seat is trashed, and the map pockets behind the seats are 
broken to bits. The reluctor rings are a PITA job, from what I've read.


Rick

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Subject: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4Matic - $1,850

AC, engine and transmission good! Inspected by two mechanics! ABS light
n for reluctor (magnetic) rings need replacement! $1850 !Price is firm!
Runs fine! This is a mechanic special If you do not have a mechanic
or cannot do repairs please do not reply and ask a lot of questions!
Please contact a mechanic about repairs! Labor I was quoted was $1500!
Cash in person only!! serious buyers only! No shipping or payments!

https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/aurora-2004-mercedes-e320/7266845424.html

Allan

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Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

What Curt said - -
I set the valves every spring and fall on the OM615, 616, and 617 engines.
I never bent the wrenches, just used them straight, though I can see that
it would have been a bit easier if I had. Of course, I had been setting
valves on VW's for years before that, as well as MGs, Triumphs, etc.

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>  Valves are absolutely something you can do yourself on a 240D. I've only
> done them once but I was struck by 2 things:
> 1. It was much easier than I expected. I planned on 2 hours, I think it
> took 1 and it would go faster the more I did it.2. The car started and ran
> MUCH better and quieter after the adjustment.
> I don't like having people do valves because they're supposed to be set
> dead cold and I don't think most mechanics do that. I can plan to leave the
> car overnight so its ready for me to set them the next day.
> You only need a set of feeler gauges, a reasonable set of wrenches and a
> screwdriver. $20-$30 at Harbor Freight would get you all the tools. I know
> they sell special wrenches but I don't think they're needed on a 240D.
> Which reminds me I should look into setting the valves on the ASV. Nobody
> knows how long its been since thats been done. I've got 30 or so hours on
> the machine. The last guy probably had 100, its been like 6-8 years...
> -Curt
>
> On Sunday, January 24, 2021, 12:51:32 PM EST, Donald Snook via
> Mercedes  wrote:
>
>  Jim wrote:
>
> “Even my W115 200D would maintain 85mph floored on the flats.
> Eventually.  If your 240D can't do that, it's not dialed in right.  The
> Albatross (240D) had real problems at first, but that's because
> somebody dicked with the throttle linkages to the point where it
> would not reach full throttle.  Probably not even half.”
>
> Jaime wrote:
>
> “I agree, if you had it floored most of the time something is wrong.
> While they’re not fast, they should easily get up to highway speed to the
> point that you have to back off unless you encounter a steep hill.  Keeping
> the pedal down will bring you to 85-90mph pretty easily.
> Start with linkage, and all the maintenance stuff of course”
>
> Ok. Good thoughts. I’ll start with the linkage to see anything obvious.
>
> In terms of maintenance, I figured I would start with stuff I can do like
> Fuel filters. I have a diesel purge kit too.
>
> I am thinking I should probably have the valves adjusted/checked.  I
> noticed when it starts up, it runs a little rough until I give it more
> fuel. It smooths out.  It also has quite a bit of whitish gray smoke. My
> old worn out 82 300D with 400K miles would blow out black smoke.
>
> I’m wondering about the glow plugs too.  Isn’t there a way to check them
> with a multimeter?  I remember changing the plugs on my 617. I thought I
> would start with the hardest one. It turned out the one right in the middle
> was the hardest. With rough running and white smoke and low power, couldn’t
> that be a bad glow plug?
>
> Donald H. Snook
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Re: [MBZ] Is this 240D worth putting some effort into or part out?

I heard they get 45 mpg all day long.

On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 7:06 PM OK Don via Mercedes 
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> It's a classic, entry level MB with a cult following - of course you need
> to save it! They don't make them anymore, remember?
>
> On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 5:07 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
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>
> > You do know the floor is rusted out?
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
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> > >
> > > Got this 82 240D home.  Bought it with a bad transmission. It has rust
> > around one or the jack points and around the back window, which is the
> most
> > concerning. Back window probably will need to be removed and area sanded
> > down to see what we have. Does not appear to be holes in the area. Car
> > fires right up almost instantly and runs great. Odo shows 390k. Tranny
> > dipstick was dry. After about 6 qts the transmission goes into gear!
> Pulled
> > it off the trailer and took it down the road. It shifts but almost at
> > redline. I do not see any linkage or cable to the transmission so is this
> > one of those vacuum only deals that shifts high with no vacuum? I thought
> > only the 81 had that. Seems like it is going to need flex disks and
> center
> > support, just feels loose. Pics attached.
> > >
> > > 
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> > > 
> > > 
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Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4Matic - $1,850

Never driven in the sun.

On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 5:07 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
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> AC, engine and transmission good! Inspected by two mechanics! ABS light
> n for reluctor (magnetic) rings need replacement! $1850 !Price is firm!
> Runs fine! This is a mechanic special If you do not have a mechanic
> or cannot do repairs please do not reply and ask a lot of questions!
> Please contact a mechanic about repairs! Labor I was quoted was $1500!
> Cash in person only!! serious buyers only! No shipping or payments!
>
>
> https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/aurora-2004-mercedes-e320/7266845424.html
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Re: [MBZ] SPAM Re: Kirkland Oil, now Cooking Oil

I bought a 2L container of almond cooking oil from Costo 6 months ago.
Never seen the stuff before or since.  It has excellent cooking properties
and is completely tasteless.

On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 3:57 PM greg via Mercedes 
wrote:

>
> Funny that you mention cooking oil! The most recent EVOO I got from Costco
> is Italian Olive Oil that has a DOP certification. The quality and flavor
> is noticeably better than their previous oils. It has a distinctly
> fresher, fruity, peppery flavor. I also notice that the Vinaigrette
> dressing I make with it stays liquid in the fridge.
>
> Highly recommended!
>
> Greg
>
> > Would that be Kirkland cooking oil from Costco?
> > Kirkland is their "house brand name", and since I never saw your original
> > post, I'm only guessing.
> > Fill me in on some details please.
> > [btw, welcome back from the great tech purge]
> >
> > On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 8:53 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> During the mysterious time when Zuckerberg signed everybody off of
> >> Facebook the other day, it seems that my Gmail crashed as well and I
> >> never
> >> did see any response to the questions on the Kirkland oil. Who makes it,
> >> is
> >> it good, do we have any empirical data on this brew?
> >>
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[MBZ] Tire pressure sensors

Anyone know if the tire pressure sensors/senders in the wheels are
standard across manufacturers? My tire shop has a little poster about
replacing them, and the ones on my Volvo are dead, leading to annoying
warnings on the dashboard message display. So I was wondering if the
ones the shop sells might actually work.

Allan

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Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

Yes. Valve cover gasket is cheap insurance

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Sun, Jan 24, 2021, 10:42 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
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> Curt Raymond via Mercedes  writes:
>
> > You only need a set of feeler gauges, a reasonable set of wrenches and
> > a screwdriver. $20-$30 at Harbor Freight would get you all the
> > tools. I know they sell special wrenches but I don't think they're
> > needed on a 240D.
>
> I've never done them on a 240D. For the OM617, I bought a pair of cheap
> wrenches and bent them like the "special" ones. Definitely helpful.  But
> yes it's not a bad DIY job, though I'd suggest gloves as you'll get some
> black oil on your hands. Also replace the gasket on the valve
> cover. It's a good idea regardless, but especially if it's old it won't
> seal up well again.
>
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Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

Curt Raymond via Mercedes  writes:

> You only need a set of feeler gauges, a reasonable set of wrenches and
> a screwdriver. $20-$30 at Harbor Freight would get you all the
> tools. I know they sell special wrenches but I don't think they're
> needed on a 240D.

I've never done them on a 240D. For the OM617, I bought a pair of cheap
wrenches and bent them like the "special" ones. Definitely helpful.  But
yes it's not a bad DIY job, though I'd suggest gloves as you'll get some
black oil on your hands. Also replace the gasket on the valve
cover. It's a good idea regardless, but especially if it's old it won't
seal up well again.

Allan

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Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

Yes valve adjustment is critical on OM 616 & OM 617 engines. I figure every
10k miles.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Sun, Jan 24, 2021, 10:18 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

>  Valves are absolutely something you can do yourself on a 240D. I've only
> done them once but I was struck by 2 things:
> 1. It was much easier than I expected. I planned on 2 hours, I think it
> took 1 and it would go faster the more I did it.2. The car started and ran
> MUCH better and quieter after the adjustment.
> I don't like having people do valves because they're supposed to be set
> dead cold and I don't think most mechanics do that. I can plan to leave the
> car overnight so its ready for me to set them the next day.
> You only need a set of feeler gauges, a reasonable set of wrenches and a
> screwdriver. $20-$30 at Harbor Freight would get you all the tools. I know
> they sell special wrenches but I don't think they're needed on a 240D.
> Which reminds me I should look into setting the valves on the ASV. Nobody
> knows how long its been since thats been done. I've got 30 or so hours on
> the machine. The last guy probably had 100, its been like 6-8 years...
> -Curt
>
> On Sunday, January 24, 2021, 12:51:32 PM EST, Donald Snook via
> Mercedes  wrote:
>
>  Jim wrote:
>
> “Even my W115 200D would maintain 85mph floored on the flats.
> Eventually.  If your 240D can't do that, it's not dialed in right.  The
> Albatross (240D) had real problems at first, but that's because
> somebody dicked with the throttle linkages to the point where it
> would not reach full throttle.  Probably not even half.”
>
> Jaime wrote:
>
> “I agree, if you had it floored most of the time something is wrong.
> While they’re not fast, they should easily get up to highway speed to the
> point that you have to back off unless you encounter a steep hill.  Keeping
> the pedal down will bring you to 85-90mph pretty easily.
> Start with linkage, and all the maintenance stuff of course”
>
> Ok. Good thoughts. I’ll start with the linkage to see anything obvious.
>
> In terms of maintenance, I figured I would start with stuff I can do like
> Fuel filters. I have a diesel purge kit too.
>
> I am thinking I should probably have the valves adjusted/checked.  I
> noticed when it starts up, it runs a little rough until I give it more
> fuel. It smooths out.  It also has quite a bit of whitish gray smoke. My
> old worn out 82 300D with 400K miles would blow out black smoke.
>
> I’m wondering about the glow plugs too.  Isn’t there a way to check them
> with a multimeter?  I remember changing the plugs on my 617. I thought I
> would start with the hardest one. It turned out the one right in the middle
> was the hardest. With rough running and white smoke and low power, couldn’t
> that be a bad glow plug?
>
> Donald H. Snook
>
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Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

 Valves are absolutely something you can do yourself on a 240D. I've only done 
them once but I was struck by 2 things:
1. It was much easier than I expected. I planned on 2 hours, I think it took 1 
and it would go faster the more I did it.2. The car started and ran MUCH better 
and quieter after the adjustment.
I don't like having people do valves because they're supposed to be set dead 
cold and I don't think most mechanics do that. I can plan to leave the car 
overnight so its ready for me to set them the next day.
You only need a set of feeler gauges, a reasonable set of wrenches and a 
screwdriver. $20-$30 at Harbor Freight would get you all the tools. I know they 
sell special wrenches but I don't think they're needed on a 240D.
Which reminds me I should look into setting the valves on the ASV. Nobody knows 
how long its been since thats been done. I've got 30 or so hours on the 
machine. The last guy probably had 100, its been like 6-8 years...
-Curt

On Sunday, January 24, 2021, 12:51:32 PM EST, Donald Snook via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 Jim wrote: 

“Even my W115 200D would maintain 85mph floored on the flats.
Eventually.  If your 240D can't do that, it's not dialed in right.  The
Albatross (240D) had real problems at first, but that's because
somebody dicked with the throttle linkages to the point where it
would not reach full throttle.  Probably not even half.” 

Jaime wrote: 

“I agree, if you had it floored most of the time something is wrong.  While 
they’re not fast, they should easily get up to highway speed to the point that 
you have to back off unless you encounter a steep hill.  Keeping the pedal down 
will bring you to 85-90mph pretty easily.
Start with linkage, and all the maintenance stuff of course” 

Ok. Good thoughts. I’ll start with the linkage to see anything obvious. 

In terms of maintenance, I figured I would start with stuff I can do like Fuel 
filters. I have a diesel purge kit too. 

I am thinking I should probably have the valves adjusted/checked.  I noticed 
when it starts up, it runs a little rough until I give it more fuel. It smooths 
out.  It also has quite a bit of whitish gray smoke. My old worn out 82 300D 
with 400K miles would blow out black smoke. 

I’m wondering about the glow plugs too.  Isn’t there a way to check them with a 
multimeter?  I remember changing the plugs on my 617. I thought I would start 
with the hardest one. It turned out the one right in the middle was the 
hardest. With rough running and white smoke and low power, couldn’t that be a 
bad glow plug? 

Donald H. Snook


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Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

I commuted about 100k miles in my 78 240D auto. I called it a middle lane
car. 75-80 was just right for I 95 commuting.. got between 28-30 MPG. Not
sure i ever ran it @ 87.5 MPH as Curt says.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

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>  New fuel filters and some diesel purge / Italian tune ups should be in
> your future. On the flat a 4spd manual 240D should make 87.5mph. They don't
> strain, they're governor limited, the engine just won't turn any faster.
> Best fuel economy I ever turned in in something like 100,000 miles across
> 2x 240Ds was 32mpg, average was around 28 so it sounds like you're doing
> fine there. A couple 0-60 runs should tell the tale, IIRC it should be
> around 20 seconds.
>
> My '78 had an issue where the pedal wasn't moving the rack the whole way
> reliably. I don't remember exactly but there are several linkages and
> ge-gaws and whatnot. IIRC some people complain about the rubber joint right
> at the firewall. I seem to remember mine had a bushing on the block that
> had failed, caused it to only go to about 3/4 of the pedal. Once I fixed
> that it was much peppier.
> -Curt
>
> On Sunday, January 24, 2021, 10:53:31 AM EST, Donald Snook via
> Mercedes  wrote:
>
>  Kaleb wrote:
>
> > How far have you made it? Noting has flown apart yet? I kind of miss
> that car actually. I do need to get a 240D going for myself to drive.
> >
>
> I made it all the way home.  I stopped a couple times to take a break and
> tried to figure out instrument cluster and fuse issue. Never did have luck.
>
> Nothing flew off! Thankfully.  I do understand what others have said about
> how slow these are. And yes, it takes some planning ahead.
> It was good on flat stretches. I could maintain 70-73 mph. A few times, if
> there was a pretty good hill I could get close to 80.  Having the new tires
> was much better. I would have been nervous with old tires.
>
> I had heard some people say that when these cars are at maximum speed they
> are really straining.  It definitely didn’t feel that way to me. When I was
> getting up to speed it definitely generates some RPMS, but once I shifted
> into 4th, it seemed to just settle in. It’s not fast — at all.  But, once
> it’s in 4th and cruising at 70 mph, it felt like it wasn’t straining.  It
> was like it was saying, “ok, here we are at cruising speed. This is what
> you get. I can do this all day, but I’m not pushing too hard.”
>
> I had the pedal Floored for pretty much the whole time.  But, at 70 mph it
> didn’t feel like it was working too hard.
>
> I did check the mileage. I had to guess a little based on mileage traveled
> on my GPS because the odometer quit.  My calculations are probably pretty
> close. 27.5 mpg.
>
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Re: [MBZ] 240D purge

It’s definitely not coolant/antifreeze I have the nose for that. 

Donald H. Snook


> On Jan 24, 2021, at 6:25 PM, Jim Cathey  wrote:
> 
> A little hard to start and white smoke could be a glow plug.  Or leaky 
> valves.
> Anything that keeps the temperatures in one or more cylinders down below
> ignition temperature when the fuel is squirted in.  Clouds of unburned 
> vaporized
> fuel are white-ish, and smell like diesel.  White smoke that smells like 
> burned
> antifreeze is, well, burned antifreeze.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] 240D purge

A little hard to start and white smoke could be a glow plug.  Or leaky valves.
Anything that keeps the temperatures in one or more cylinders down below
ignition temperature when the fuel is squirted in.  Clouds of unburned vaporized
fuel are white-ish, and smell like diesel.  White smoke that smells like burned
antifreeze is, well, burned antifreeze.

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Re: [MBZ] Is this 240D worth putting some effort into or part out?

It's a classic, entry level MB with a cult following - of course you need
to save it! They don't make them anymore, remember?

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> >
> > Got this 82 240D home.  Bought it with a bad transmission. It has rust
> around one or the jack points and around the back window, which is the most
> concerning. Back window probably will need to be removed and area sanded
> down to see what we have. Does not appear to be holes in the area. Car
> fires right up almost instantly and runs great. Odo shows 390k. Tranny
> dipstick was dry. After about 6 qts the transmission goes into gear! Pulled
> it off the trailer and took it down the road. It shifts but almost at
> redline. I do not see any linkage or cable to the transmission so is this
> one of those vacuum only deals that shifts high with no vacuum? I thought
> only the 81 had that. Seems like it is going to need flex disks and center
> support, just feels loose. Pics attached.
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Re: [MBZ] 240D purge

The gauge sender is often glommed up after years of crud in the tank. It’s an
easy fix that I’ve written up several times. You can do this with a pair of big
channelocks, you don’t have to have a 36mm socket.

Here’s the archive of it:

https://web.archive.org/web/20020311143203/http://www.mbz.org/info/articles/fuel_system/fuelsender.html

Ful text:

Tools Needed:
36mm Socket

8mm socket or wrench to remove seat back bolts Lots of clean shop towels or
rags.

Plenty of room around car for seat bottom and back to clear doors while
removing. Fuel tank as low as you dare to go with it.

Procedure:

1.) On a 126 and some 123 chassis cars: Remove rear seat bottom by releasing 2
red clips on forward bottom edge of seat frame. Pull to one side on the clips
while lifting up - you'll feel the seat frame come up as soon as they release.
Lift up on the forward part of the seat bottom and pull towards the front of
the car. Carefully remove seat bottom from car. On most 123 chassis cars the
sender can be accessed through the first aid kit box on the parcel shelf. Check
your car before yanking anything out!

2.) In the center of the seat back below the armrest is an 8mm screw. Remove
it. On either side at the lower corners of the seat back are metal brackets
with 8mm screws in them. Remove these as well. Climb into the center of the
back seat area and lift the seat back straight up. There's a metal lip on the
back of the seat that hooks on two "ridges" just below the parcel shelf. Lift
the seat back off of these and carefully set it down in the back of the car.
CAUTION: Use two people for the next step!!

3.) With another person's help lift the seat back and remove it from the car.
Why two people? Because if you try to do this yourself the seatback is too
heavy. You'll end up dragging one of the corner brackets across the top of the
wheel well or somewhere else around the door area. I have the scars to show for
it. Now is a good time to apply some Leatherique to the seat back and bottom
while you have the whole thing out.

4.) After wading through the spare change, candy, Cheetos, etc, you'll find
some black insulating/sound deadening material draped down the back of the
seating area. On the left rear (driver's side) there will be a cut-out just
below the parcel shelf. Carefully pull this portion back. underneath is a large
(3"-4") diameter plastic plug. Pry it out of the opening it seals.

5.) You are now looking at the top of the guage sender. Carefully remove the
electrical connector and move it out of the way. Place your socket on top of
the sender and turn it counterclockwise. Once unscrewed all the way, get ready
with some shop rags/towels.

6.) Carefully and SLOWLY lift the sender assembly out of the hole. As you lift,
fuel will be draining out of the cylinder. There are two holes in the side, one
near the top, another near the bottom, with still a third in the base. Look
down into the tank as you get close to the bottom of the sender or listen
carefully to tell when the fuel has stopped draining from the sender. Have some
towels or rags ready, as when you remove the sender from teh tank there will
still be fuel dripping from it. Be patient! Too many of us have pulled the
sender out prematurely and gotten baptized with #2 diesel. Yuck! Take the
sender to a clean work area where you can disassemble it and lay the parts out.

7.) Start by wiping the outside of the sender with a clean towel. You'll be
amazed at the nasty black stuff all over. get used to it -you're going to see
more . . . On the bottom of the cylinder is a small round "nut". Carefully
unscrew this with a pair of pliers and put it aside. Gently twist on the bottom
of the sender and it will start to come apart. Be prepared for more fuel!
Here's what you will find:

A.) Flat metal disc that covers the bottom of the plastic plate and acts as the
"floor" for the maze.

B.) Plastic disc that is the closure plate for the bottom. Lots of convoluted
grooves in it, like a little maze. Make sure these are cleaned out, as they act
as a damper for fuel to flow in and out of the sender cylinder.

C.) Outer tube of the sender. Two small holes in the side, both should be open
and unclogged. These allow fuel to flow in and out of the sender so the float
will register properly. The inside will be messy as well. Clean it. I pass
paper towels (or better yet, a non-fuzzy shop rag) through it.

D.) Sender float and guide rod/wires. Here's where the fun begins

8.) Clean all the individual pieces, saving the float/guide rod assembly for
last. You can use any number of solvents for this, just use them in accordance
with proper safety practices. My cleaner of choice is an electrical contact
cleaner.

9.) Take the float/guide rod assembly and carefully clean it, using a cotton
swab or something appropriate. Handle it carefully, as the fine copper wires on
the sides are very important as you will discover! On the bottom is a

Re: [MBZ] 240D purge

Hard starting could be some tight valves.

White/blue smoke is unburned fuel, could be some injectors are still
dirty dispite the purge. Drive it for a few weeks with some more Italian
tuneups, Techron additive in the fuel. Check the air filter and intake
for any mouse nests or general filth etc.

Check throttle linkage for missing bushings and other looseness.

If the tank gauge is working normally otherwise, the reserve light could
maybe be a bad ground? The reserve light is always dimly on in my 300SD,
and I have not sorted out why.

Allan

Donald Snook via Mercedes  writes:

> I did a diesel purge with the kit from Kent (Mercedes Source). It worked very 
> well. I thought. At first, it was spewing out a lot of white smoke. About 
> halfway through it smoothed out and had no smoke. None. 
>
> I took it on a drive. It is still a little slow. I’m thinking valves are out 
> of adjustment or the linkage is too loose. 
>
> When I got back I parked it in front of my house and moved my truck. When I 
> went back to start the car, it was a little hard to start despite being warm 
> after drive on highway. It is 50 degrees here. So, it’s not exactly cold.  
> When it started it blew out LOTS of whitish smoke. I mean lots!  I have not 
> changed fuel filter yet.  
>
> The reserve light was on when I got from Kaleb even though it had 1/2 tank.  
> It went out when I filled it up. But, it came on again with 3/4 tank.  I 
> drove another 100 miles and the light was on with half tank.  So, I guess the 
> sender is all
> Gummed up. Could that also mean the sock in the tank is all clogged up? How 
> do you get that out without dropping the tank? 
>
> Donald H. Snook

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Re: [MBZ] Is this 240D worth putting some effort into or part out?

2021-01-24 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes

You do know the floor is rusted out?

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 24, 2021, at 5:01 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Got this 82 240D home.  Bought it with a bad transmission. It has rust 
> around one or the jack points and around the back window, which is the most 
> concerning. Back window probably will need to be removed and area sanded down 
> to see what we have. Does not appear to be holes in the area. Car fires right 
> up almost instantly and runs great. Odo shows 390k. Tranny dipstick was dry. 
> After about 6 qts the transmission goes into gear! Pulled it off the trailer 
> and took it down the road. It shifts but almost at redline. I do not see any 
> linkage or cable to the transmission so is this one of those vacuum only 
> deals that shifts high with no vacuum? I thought only the 81 had that. Seems 
> like it is going to need flex disks and center support, just feels loose. 
> Pics attached. 
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Re: [MBZ] Kirkland Oil

 Thats a pretty good price. I ought to consider a bucket to have at camp. I've 
been running "Traveler" brand 15w40 in the 1952 Farmall Super M for some years 
now. Change it every other year if it needs it or not. The machine only does 
maybe 20-30 hours of running a year.
If I manage to find a backhoe I'll probably start using more of the stuff, all 
the small engines get M1 5w40.

-Curt

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 wrote:  

 This is what I’m running in everything except my m112 cars. Had a VOA done and 
it’s great. Just as good on paper if not better than Rotella T6. It just 
dropped to $39 so I bought 12 jugs of it to stock up. 

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Synthetic-Diesel-Engine-Oil-15W40-5-Gallon-Pail-18L-4-75-GAL/543870848

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> wrote:
> 
> During the mysterious time when Zuckerberg signed everybody off of Facebook 
> the other day, it seems that my Gmail crashed as well and I never did see any 
> response to the questions on the Kirkland oil. Who makes it, is it good, do 
> we have any empirical data on this brew?
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

 New fuel filters and some diesel purge / Italian tune ups should be in your 
future. On the flat a 4spd manual 240D should make 87.5mph. They don't strain, 
they're governor limited, the engine just won't turn any faster.
Best fuel economy I ever turned in in something like 100,000 miles across 2x 
240Ds was 32mpg, average was around 28 so it sounds like you're doing fine 
there. A couple 0-60 runs should tell the tale, IIRC it should be around 20 
seconds.

My '78 had an issue where the pedal wasn't moving the rack the whole way 
reliably. I don't remember exactly but there are several linkages and ge-gaws 
and whatnot. IIRC some people complain about the rubber joint right at the 
firewall. I seem to remember mine had a bushing on the block that had failed, 
caused it to only go to about 3/4 of the pedal. Once I fixed that it was much 
peppier.
-Curt

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 wrote:  

 Kaleb wrote:

> How far have you made it? Noting has flown apart yet? I kind of miss that 
> car actually. I do need to get a 240D going for myself to drive. 
> 

I made it all the way home.  I stopped a couple times to take a break and tried 
to figure out instrument cluster and fuse issue. Never did have luck. 

Nothing flew off! Thankfully.  I do understand what others have said about how 
slow these are. And yes, it takes some planning ahead.  
It was good on flat stretches. I could maintain 70-73 mph. A few times, if 
there was a pretty good hill I could get close to 80.  Having the new tires was 
much better. I would have been nervous with old tires. 

I had heard some people say that when these cars are at maximum speed they are 
really straining.  It definitely didn’t feel that way to me. When I was getting 
up to speed it definitely generates some RPMS, but once I shifted into 4th, it 
seemed to just settle in. It’s not fast — at all.  But, once it’s in 4th and 
cruising at 70 mph, it felt like it wasn’t straining.  It was like it was 
saying, “ok, here we are at cruising speed. This is what you get. I can do this 
all day, but I’m not pushing too hard.”  

I had the pedal Floored for pretty much the whole time.  But, at 70 mph it 
didn’t feel like it was working too hard. 

I did check the mileage. I had to guess a little based on mileage traveled on 
my GPS because the odometer quit.  My calculations are probably pretty close. 
27.5 mpg. 

Don Snook
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Re: [MBZ] 2007 R320 CDI w/deer collsion damage - $3,000


On 2021-01-24 17:17, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

Just noticed that it's a salvage title. Maybe more damage than photos
show, or prior accident history.


My ML came with a Michigan clean title.
The Copart sticker on the windshield said Farmer's Insurance 
Comprehensive. It also had a broken headlight, a cracked radiator, and 
deer hair in the cracked bumper.


So they totaled it, but didn't request a salvage title from the state 
because it hadn't been crashed, stolen or flooded.


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[MBZ] 240D purge

I did a diesel purge with the kit from Kent (Mercedes Source). It worked very 
well. I thought. At first, it was spewing out a lot of white smoke. About 
halfway through it smoothed out and had no smoke. None. 

I took it on a drive. It is still a little slow. I’m thinking valves are out of 
adjustment or the linkage is too loose. 

When I got back I parked it in front of my house and moved my truck. When I 
went back to start the car, it was a little hard to start despite being warm 
after drive on highway. It is 50 degrees here. So, it’s not exactly cold.  When 
it started it blew out LOTS of whitish smoke. I mean lots!  I have not changed 
fuel filter yet.  

The reserve light was on when I got from Kaleb even though it had 1/2 tank.  It 
went out when I filled it up. But, it came on again with 3/4 tank.  I drove 
another 100 miles and the light was on with half tank.  So, I guess the sender 
is all
Gummed up. Could that also mean the sock in the tank is all clogged up? How do 
you get that out without dropping the tank? 

Donald H. Snook


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Re: [MBZ] 2007 R320 CDI w/deer collsion damage - $3,000

Just noticed that it's a salvage title. Maybe more damage than photos
show, or prior accident history.

Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes  writes:

> Horrible color combo but that would be ok for a utilitarian vehicle for $2500
>
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
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>> On Jan 24, 2021, at 5:09 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/la-grange-r320-cdi-mercedes/7266815445.html
>> 
>> Allan
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Re: [MBZ] 2007 R320 CDI w/deer collsion damage - $3,000

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Horrible color combo but that would be ok for a utilitarian vehicle for $2500

--FT
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Re: [MBZ] Is this 240D worth putting some effort into or part out?

2021-01-24 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes

Interesting paint job

Get the tranny, er, transmission sorted and flip it to the faecesbook boys. 
They think insane prices for 123s are ok

--FT
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> On Jan 24, 2021, at 5:01 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
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> 
> Got this 82 240D home.  Bought it with a bad transmission. It has rust 
> around one or the jack points and around the back window, which is the most 
> concerning. Back window probably will need to be removed and area sanded down 
> to see what we have. Does not appear to be holes in the area. Car fires right 
> up almost instantly and runs great. Odo shows 390k. Tranny dipstick was dry. 
> After about 6 qts the transmission goes into gear! Pulled it off the trailer 
> and took it down the road. It shifts but almost at redline. I do not see any 
> linkage or cable to the transmission so is this one of those vacuum only 
> deals that shifts high with no vacuum? I thought only the 81 had that. Seems 
> like it is going to need flex disks and center support, just feels loose. 
> Pics attached. 
> 
> 
> 
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> 
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[MBZ] 2007 R320 CDI w/deer collsion damage - $3,000



https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/la-grange-r320-cdi-mercedes/7266815445.html

Allan

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[MBZ] 2004 E320 4Matic - $1,850

AC, engine and transmission good! Inspected by two mechanics! ABS light
n for reluctor (magnetic) rings need replacement! $1850 !Price is firm!
Runs fine! This is a mechanic special If you do not have a mechanic
or cannot do repairs please do not reply and ask a lot of questions!
Please contact a mechanic about repairs! Labor I was quoted was $1500!
Cash in person only!! serious buyers only! No shipping or payments!

https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/aurora-2004-mercedes-e320/7266845424.html

Allan

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[MBZ] 2004 E320 - $5,000

Pretty low miles and looks nice but price seems like a reach?

I used to live in Lockport, IL. Southwest Chicagoland. Road salt heavily
used in this region. I'd be worried about corrosion if it was driven in
the wintertime.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/lockport-mercedes-benz-e320/7267169515.html

Allan

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Re: [MBZ] 2004 E500 4Matic - $2,800


That could be a decent deal for $2500 if you aren't afraid of the nannies

--FT

On 1/24/21 4:44 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

All electronic work; Heated seats and steering wheel; New air ride
compressor; New abs brake pump replaced by dealer; Almost new tires.

Windshield cracked on passengers side; Has a intermittent battery
warning; Also a intermittent suspension warning. Air suspension works I
think it's the senser on the rear; Has a squeak in the front end. Sounds
like a rubber bushing may be bad.

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/shelbyville-2004-mercedes-e500/7267004131.html


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Re: [MBZ] Most informative ad ever


I wonder if the engine is kakked

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[MBZ] 2004 E500 4Matic - $2,800

All electronic work; Heated seats and steering wheel; New air ride
compressor; New abs brake pump replaced by dealer; Almost new tires.

Windshield cracked on passengers side; Has a intermittent battery
warning; Also a intermittent suspension warning. Air suspension works I
think it's the senser on the rear; Has a squeak in the front end. Sounds
like a rubber bushing may be bad.

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Re: [MBZ] Kirkland Oil, now Cooking Oil

greg via Mercedes  writes:

> Funny that you mention cooking oil! The most recent EVOO I got from
> Costco is Italian Olive Oil that has a DOP certification. The quality
> and flavor is noticeably better than their previous oils. It has a
> distinctly fresher, fruity, peppery flavor. I also notice that the
> Vinaigrette dressing I make with it stays liquid in the fridge.

DOP certification is quite stringent, I believe. Though not sure who
would be enforcing it in the USA.

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[MBZ] SPAM Re: Kirkland Oil, now Cooking Oil

2021-01-24 Thread greg via Mercedes



Funny that you mention cooking oil! The most recent EVOO I got from Costco
is Italian Olive Oil that has a DOP certification. The quality and flavor
is noticeably better than their previous oils. It has a distinctly
fresher, fruity, peppery flavor. I also notice that the Vinaigrette
dressing I make with it stays liquid in the fridge.

Highly recommended!

Greg

> Would that be Kirkland cooking oil from Costco?
> Kirkland is their "house brand name", and since I never saw your original
> post, I'm only guessing.
> Fill me in on some details please.
> [btw, welcome back from the great tech purge]
>
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>> During the mysterious time when Zuckerberg signed everybody off of
>> Facebook the other day, it seems that my Gmail crashed as well and I
>> never
>> did see any response to the questions on the Kirkland oil. Who makes it,
>> is
>> it good, do we have any empirical data on this brew?
>>
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Re: [MBZ] Kirkland Oil

Singapore I believe. They have several oils on the various MB approval lists. 
The previous version of this oil the T600 was on the list, I think this one is 
as well. 

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> 
> Sino = Chinese.  Made in China?
> 
>> On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 12:47 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> This is what I’m running in everything except my m112 cars. Had a VOA done 
>> and it’s great. Just as good on paper if not better than Rotella T6. It just 
>> dropped to $39 so I bought 12 jugs of it to stock up. 
>> 
>> https://www.walmart.com/ip/Synthetic-Diesel-Engine-Oil-15W40-5-Gallon-Pail-18L-4-75-GAL/543870848
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> > On Jan 24, 2021, at 9:53 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes 
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>> > 
>> > During the mysterious time when Zuckerberg signed everybody off of 
>> > Facebook the other day, it seems that my Gmail crashed as well and I never 
>> > did see any response to the questions on the Kirkland oil. Who makes it, 
>> > is it good, do we have any empirical data on this brew?
>> > 
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Re: [MBZ] Kirkland Oil

Sino = Chinese.  Made in China?

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> This is what I’m running in everything except my m112 cars. Had a VOA done
> and it’s great. Just as good on paper if not better than Rotella T6. It
> just dropped to $39 so I bought 12 jugs of it to stock up.
>
>
> https://www.walmart.com/ip/Synthetic-Diesel-Engine-Oil-15W40-5-Gallon-Pail-18L-4-75-GAL/543870848
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> > On Jan 24, 2021, at 9:53 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > During the mysterious time when Zuckerberg signed everybody off of
> Facebook the other day, it seems that my Gmail crashed as well and I never
> did see any response to the questions on the Kirkland oil. Who makes it, is
> it good, do we have any empirical data on this brew?
> >
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Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

Nope - just stopped counting while driving a steady 70, about 50 miles from
snook's house.

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> On 2021-01-24 12:27, OK Don via Mercedes wrote:
>
> > Strange - the odometer in the 300D 2.5T I bought from you died on the
> > trip
> > home as well  - seems to be a trend.
>
> Coincidence, or you guys are resetting the trip meter as you go down the
> freeway after a fillup?
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Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?


On 2021-01-24 12:27, OK Don via Mercedes wrote:

Strange - the odometer in the 300D 2.5T I bought from you died on the 
trip

home as well  - seems to be a trend.


Coincidence, or you guys are resetting the trip meter as you go down the 
freeway after a fillup?


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Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

GP's affect cold starting.  Valves, when they first become too
tight, also only affect cold starting.  (If they get tight enough
it'll affect running, and can result in burned valves.)  GP's,
the parallel kind, should measure about 0.7 ohms when cold.
It's easy to do from the GP relay plug.  You need a decent
meter that can reliably read sub-ohm values.

These are both good tests/adjustments to do on any new-to-you
vehicle.  Also look for fuel leaks, dirty filters, etc.

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Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

The glow plugs only affect starting, then they turn off - they have no
impact to power delivery. If it starts in the cold, they are fine.

On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 11:51 AM Donald Snook via Mercedes <
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>
> I’m wondering about the glow plugs too.  Isn’t there a way to check them
> with a multimeter?  I remember changing the plugs on my 617. I thought I
> would start with the hardest one. It turned out the one right in the middle
> was the hardest. With rough running and white smoke and low power, couldn’t
> that be a bad glow plug?
>
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Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

2021-01-24 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes

Don’t bother with a diesel purge, your highway drive was better for it than
any purge!

Valve adjustment is critical.

On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 12:51 PM Donald Snook via Mercedes <
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> Jim wrote:
>
> “Even my W115 200D would maintain 85mph floored on the flats.
> Eventually.  If your 240D can't do that, it's not dialed in right.  The
> Albatross (240D) had real problems at first, but that's because
> somebody dicked with the throttle linkages to the point where it
> would not reach full throttle.  Probably not even half.”
>
> Jaime wrote:
>
> “I agree, if you had it floored most of the time something is wrong.
> While they’re not fast, they should easily get up to highway speed to the
> point that you have to back off unless you encounter a steep hill.  Keeping
> the pedal down will bring you to 85-90mph pretty easily.
> Start with linkage, and all the maintenance stuff of course”
>
> Ok. Good thoughts. I’ll start with the linkage to see anything obvious.
>
> In terms of maintenance, I figured I would start with stuff I can do like
> Fuel filters. I have a diesel purge kit too.
>
> I am thinking I should probably have the valves adjusted/checked.  I
> noticed when it starts up, it runs a little rough until I give it more
> fuel. It smooths out.  It also has quite a bit of whitish gray smoke. My
> old worn out 82 300D with 400K miles would blow out black smoke.
>
> I’m wondering about the glow plugs too.  Isn’t there a way to check them
> with a multimeter?  I remember changing the plugs on my 617. I thought I
> would start with the hardest one. It turned out the one right in the middle
> was the hardest. With rough running and white smoke and low power, couldn’t
> that be a bad glow plug?
>
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Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

Jim wrote: 

“Even my W115 200D would maintain 85mph floored on the flats.
Eventually.  If your 240D can't do that, it's not dialed in right.  The
Albatross (240D) had real problems at first, but that's because
somebody dicked with the throttle linkages to the point where it
would not reach full throttle.  Probably not even half.” 

Jaime wrote: 

“I agree, if you had it floored most of the time something is wrong.  While 
they’re not fast, they should easily get up to highway speed to the point that 
you have to back off unless you encounter a steep hill.  Keeping the pedal down 
will bring you to 85-90mph pretty easily.
Start with linkage, and all the maintenance stuff of course” 

Ok. Good thoughts. I’ll start with the linkage to see anything obvious. 

In terms of maintenance, I figured I would start with stuff I can do like Fuel 
filters. I have a diesel purge kit too. 

I am thinking I should probably have the valves adjusted/checked.  I noticed 
when it starts up, it runs a little rough until I give it more fuel. It smooths 
out.  It also has quite a bit of whitish gray smoke. My old worn out 82 300D 
with 400K miles would blow out black smoke. 

I’m wondering about the glow plugs too.  Isn’t there a way to check them with a 
multimeter?  I remember changing the plugs on my 617. I thought I would start 
with the hardest one. It turned out the one right in the middle was the 
hardest. With rough running and white smoke and low power, couldn’t that be a 
bad glow plug? 

Donald H. Snook


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Re: [MBZ] Kirkland Oil

This is what I’m running in everything except my m112 cars. Had a VOA done and 
it’s great. Just as good on paper if not better than Rotella T6. It just 
dropped to $39 so I bought 12 jugs of it to stock up. 

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Synthetic-Diesel-Engine-Oil-15W40-5-Gallon-Pail-18L-4-75-GAL/543870848

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> 
> During the mysterious time when Zuckerberg signed everybody off of Facebook 
> the other day, it seems that my Gmail crashed as well and I never did see any 
> response to the questions on the Kirkland oil. Who makes it, is it good, do 
> we have any empirical data on this brew?
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

That's a feature of a KlebCar™.

-D

> On Jan 24, 2021, at 12:27 PM, OK Don via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 9:53 AM Donald Snook via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> 
>> 
>> I did check the mileage. I had to guess a little based on mileage traveled
>> on my GPS because the odometer quit.  My calculations are probably pretty
>> close. 27.5 mpg.
>> 
> 
> Strange - the odometer in the 300D 2.5T I bought from you died on the trip
> home as well  - seems to be a trend.
> -- 
> OK Don
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> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
> 
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> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
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Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

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mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> 
>
> I did check the mileage. I had to guess a little based on mileage traveled
> on my GPS because the odometer quit.  My calculations are probably pretty
> close. 27.5 mpg.
>

Strange - the odometer in the 300D 2.5T I bought from you died on the trip
home as well  - seems to be a trend.
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Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

> Does the injector linkage hit the stop on the pump when the pedal is at the 
> floor?

The Albatross' stop adjustment on the pump was way off.  I looked at it and the
other two 300D engines that I had accessible to me, and made it look more like
those.  Good enough at that point.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

2021-01-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes

Bingo: throttle linkage issues are very common and rob power.  That would be 
the first check.  Does the injector linkage hit the stop on the pump when the 
pedal is at the floor?

Max Dillon
Charleston SC


Jan 24, 2021 11:10:04 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes :

> Even my W115 200D would maintain 85mph floored on the flats.
> Eventually.  If your 240D can't do that, it's not dialed in right.  The
> Albatross (240D) had real problems at first, but that's because
> somebody dicked with the throttle linkages to the point where it
> would not reach full throttle.  Probably not even half.
> 
> -- Jim
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Re: [MBZ] This could be a good deal 2008 Mercedes Benz ML320 CDI - $5, 800 (Carrboro , NC)

RDU is like 20-30min depending on traffic, or just drive down, it's not 
that far


--FT

On 1/24/21 10:24 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:

Nearest airport?

On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 10:12 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:


Right next to Chapel LiberHill where the daughter unit lives

--FT

On 1/24/21 10:09 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
> That will go fast. Where is Carrboro?
>
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>> wrote:
>
>

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/carrboro-2008-mercedes-benz-ml320-cdi/7266971978.html


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Re: [MBZ] Kirkland Oil


Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

I saw the gasser and the diesel types were on sale but I can’t recall ever 
doing them in my Costco.
  



I know one of the five biggest oil distributors in the country.
SuperTech (wally), Kirkland, MobilOne, Quaker State Gold, he says it's 
essentially identical with today's specs.
Everything made to meet the spec, and that's about it, with a few 
exceptions that might be slightly better.

Unless you want to pay $120/case for something special like Redline.

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Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

2021-01-24 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes

I agree, if you had it floored most of the time something is wrong.  While
they’re not fast, they should easily get up to highway speed to the point
that you have to back off unless you encounter a steep hill.  Keeping the
pedal down will bring you to 85-90mph pretty easily.

Start with linkage, and all the maintenance stuff of course

On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 11:10 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes <
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> Even my W115 200D would maintain 85mph floored on the flats.
> Eventually.  If your 240D can't do that, it's not dialed in right.  The
> Albatross (240D) had real problems at first, but that's because
> somebody dicked with the throttle linkages to the point where it
> would not reach full throttle.  Probably not even half.
>
> -- Jim
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Re: [MBZ] Instrument cluster Fuse?


In a 240D, not too much to worry about with today's speed limits.
Petal to the medal unless you seem to be going faster than everybody else.
Fuel up every five hours.
And pray the oil pressure gauge doesn't drop to zero.

Too bad about that Italian tune-up the car didn't get.
Didn't Klebbie check the throttle linkage before selling it?


OK Don via Mercedes wrote:

I think the issue is that he's on the road now, and would like to know how
fast he's going and how much fuel he has while driving at night. He can fix
it when he gets home, but what does he do tonight?
I vote for a red led headlamp. I keep one in the airplane for night flying
- as the instrument lights in the 1957 Cessna are rudimentary at best.
  



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Re: [MBZ] Kirkland Oil

2021-01-24 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes

I saw the gasser and the diesel types were on sale but I can’t recall ever 
doing them in my Costco.

Bob R

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> On Jan 24, 2021, at 9:13 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Apparently it is made by one of the two? producers of synthetic oil base, 
> Warren? or something like that.  Every review I have seen says it is good 
> stuff.
> 
> --FT
> 
>> On 1/24/21 11:02 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
>> Would that be Kirkland cooking oil from Costco?
>> Kirkland is their "house brand name", and since I never saw your original
>> post, I'm only guessing.
>> Fill me in on some details please.
>> [btw, welcome back from the great tech purge]
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>>> did see any response to the questions on the Kirkland oil. Who makes it, is
>>> it good, do we have any empirical data on this brew?
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Kirkland Oil


https://www.quora.com/How-does-Kirkland-full-synthetic-compare-to-Mobil-1

On 1/24/21 10:53 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

During the mysterious time when Zuckerberg signed everybody off of Facebook the 
other day, it seems that my Gmail crashed as well and I never did see any 
response to the questions on the Kirkland oil. Who makes it, is it good, do we 
have any empirical data on this brew?

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Re: [MBZ] Instrument cluster Fuse?

Right on, put the pedal down and leave it there.
Curt

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  On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 8:50 AM, Dwight Giles via 
Mercedes wrote:   Good news is you don't jave to worry 
about speeding in a 240D.

Dwight Giles Jr.
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On Sat, Jan 23, 2021, 11:59 PM OK Don via Mercedes 
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> I think the issue is that he's on the road now, and would like to know how
> fast he's going and how much fuel he has while driving at night. He can fix
> it when he gets home, but what does he do tonight?
> I vote for a red led headlamp. I keep one in the airplane for night flying
> - as the instrument lights in the 1957 Cessna are rudimentary at best.
>
> On Sat, Jan 23, 2021 at 9:26 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> >  Try it more, if you haven't worn the skin off your fingers you haven't
> > twiddled it enough. If you take the pod out to do LED bulbs and line the
> > light pipes you can bridge across it so you've always got full
> brightness.
> > I've never seen any need to turn down the brightness on a 123.
> > -Curt
> >
> >    On Saturday, January 23, 2021, 8:28:38 PM EST, Don Snook via
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> >
> >  Already tried the rheostat. Nothing
> >
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> > > On Jan 23, 2021, at 6:43 PM, Dan Penoff  wrote:
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> > > That’s a feature.
> > >
> > > It’s not a fuse, it’s a bad rheostat for the lighting. Turn the knob on
> > the rheostat for the instrument lights a little and they’ll most likely
> > come on.
> > >
> > > You bought a KlebCar. Let the fun begin.
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> > >> Is there a fuse for the instrument cluster on a 123? Mine is BLACK.
> Not
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Re: [MBZ] Kirkland Oil

Apparently it is made by one of the two? producers of synthetic oil 
base, Warren? or something like that.  Every review I have seen says it 
is good stuff.


--FT

On 1/24/21 11:02 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:

Would that be Kirkland cooking oil from Costco?
Kirkland is their "house brand name", and since I never saw your original
post, I'm only guessing.
Fill me in on some details please.
[btw, welcome back from the great tech purge]

On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 8:53 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


During the mysterious time when Zuckerberg signed everybody off of
Facebook the other day, it seems that my Gmail crashed as well and I never
did see any response to the questions on the Kirkland oil. Who makes it, is
it good, do we have any empirical data on this brew?

Bob R

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Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

Even my W115 200D would maintain 85mph floored on the flats.
Eventually.  If your 240D can't do that, it's not dialed in right.  The
Albatross (240D) had real problems at first, but that's because
somebody dicked with the throttle linkages to the point where it
would not reach full throttle.  Probably not even half.

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Re: [MBZ] Kirkland Oil

2021-01-24 Thread G Mann via Mercedes

Would that be Kirkland cooking oil from Costco?
Kirkland is their "house brand name", and since I never saw your original
post, I'm only guessing.
Fill me in on some details please.
[btw, welcome back from the great tech purge]

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> During the mysterious time when Zuckerberg signed everybody off of
> Facebook the other day, it seems that my Gmail crashed as well and I never
> did see any response to the questions on the Kirkland oil. Who makes it, is
> it good, do we have any empirical data on this brew?
>
> Bob R
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[MBZ] Kirkland Oil

2021-01-24 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes

During the mysterious time when Zuckerberg signed everybody off of Facebook the 
other day, it seems that my Gmail crashed as well and I never did see any 
response to the questions on the Kirkland oil. Who makes it, is it good, do we 
have any empirical data on this brew?

Bob R

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[MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

Kaleb wrote:

> How far have you made it? Noting has flown apart yet? I kind of miss that 
> car actually. I do need to get a 240D going for myself to drive. 
> 

I made it all the way home.  I stopped a couple times to take a break and tried 
to figure out instrument cluster and fuse issue. Never did have luck. 

Nothing flew off! Thankfully.  I do understand what others have said about how 
slow these are. And yes, it takes some planning ahead.  
It was good on flat stretches. I could maintain 70-73 mph. A few times, if 
there was a pretty good hill I could get close to 80.  Having the new tires was 
much better. I would have been nervous with old tires. 

I had heard some people say that when these cars are at maximum speed they are 
really straining.  It definitely didn’t feel that way to me. When I was getting 
up to speed it definitely generates some RPMS, but once I shifted into 4th, it 
seemed to just settle in. It’s not fast — at all.  But, once it’s in 4th and 
cruising at 70 mph, it felt like it wasn’t straining.  It was like it was 
saying, “ok, here we are at cruising speed. This is what you get. I can do this 
all day, but I’m not pushing too hard.”  

I had the pedal Floored for pretty much the whole time.  But, at 70 mph it 
didn’t feel like it was working too hard. 

I did check the mileage. I had to guess a little based on mileage traveled on 
my GPS because the odometer quit.  My calculations are probably pretty close. 
27.5 mpg. 

Don Snook
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Re: [MBZ] Snookie

2021-01-24 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes

His Esteemed Attorney-ness Donald Snook, Dabbler in Those Auto von Bavaria & 
Detroit Luxury. 



Bob R

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> On Jan 24, 2021, at 8:31 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Esquire Snookie
> 
> --FT
> 
>> On 1/24/21 10:25 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> I thought we called him Snookie.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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 On Jan 24, 2021, at 9:25 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I assume so.  His friends call him that but we can call him Sir Donald.
>>> 
 On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 10:15 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
 mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
 Who’s snookie? Donald Snook?
 
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> On Jan 23, 2021, at 8:34 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
 mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> You live such an exciting life.
> 
> Bob T
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>> On Jan 23, 2021, at 5:53 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
 mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> I will get pics then you can see. Linkage feels fine. Will check the
 fluid and see. I do shows 390k on it but it fired right up and ran great.
 That’s the only reason I bought it. I figure worse case I transplant the
 motor into something else.
>> Sent from my iPhone
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 On Jan 23, 2021, at 6:24 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
 mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> are the shifter bushings there?  Does it have trans fluid?
>>> 
>>> You can flip that to the faecesbook boys all day long
>>> 
>>> --FT
>>> 
> On 1/23/21 7:15 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
 Hauled the 240D down to the airport for Snookie to drive it home. I
 went thru it and installed new tires, ended up replacing the brake hoses as
 well. Seemed good to go so hopefully he makes it back OK. I always am
 nervous driving old unfamiliar cars cross country.
 After dropping that car off I headed to OKC to look at another 240D.
 Was on CL listed as them having bought it from original owner, bad
 transmission. I asked about rust and they said very little. When I get
 there car is way more rusty that I planned on. Has some underbody rust, and
 rust along the back of the rear windshield. Car fired right up immediately
 and runs great, but does not go into gear. They said it was low on fluid,
 who knows. I was really going to pass due to the rust. They were asking
 $700, I offered $400 and we settled on $450. I will have to look at it
 closer but I’m not sure if this will be a parts car or something to get
 going and flip. Will get pics and you can decide. Back in the day it would
 be a parts car, but now days not so sure.
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Re: [MBZ] Snookie


Esquire Snookie

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On 1/24/21 10:25 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

I thought we called him Snookie.

Sent from my iPhone


On Jan 24, 2021, at 9:25 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
 wrote:

I assume so.  His friends call him that but we can call him Sir Donald.


On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 10:15 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Who’s snookie? Donald Snook?

Sent from my iPhone


On Jan 23, 2021, at 8:34 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <

mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

You live such an exciting life.

Bob T

Sent from my iPhone


On Jan 23, 2021, at 5:53 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <

mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

I will get pics then you can see. Linkage feels fine. Will check the

fluid and see. I do shows 390k on it but it fired right up and ran great.
That’s the only reason I bought it. I figure worse case I transplant the
motor into something else.

Sent from my iPhone


On Jan 23, 2021, at 6:24 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <

mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

are the shifter bushings there?  Does it have trans fluid?

You can flip that to the faecesbook boys all day long

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On 1/23/21 7:15 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

Hauled the 240D down to the airport for Snookie to drive it home. I

went thru it and installed new tires, ended up replacing the brake hoses as
well. Seemed good to go so hopefully he makes it back OK. I always am
nervous driving old unfamiliar cars cross country.

After dropping that car off I headed to OKC to look at another 240D.

Was on CL listed as them having bought it from original owner, bad
transmission. I asked about rust and they said very little. When I get
there car is way more rusty that I planned on. Has some underbody rust, and
rust along the back of the rear windshield. Car fired right up immediately
and runs great, but does not go into gear. They said it was low on fluid,
who knows. I was really going to pass due to the rust. They were asking
$700, I offered $400 and we settled on $450. I will have to look at it
closer but I’m not sure if this will be a parts car or something to get
going and flip. Will get pics and you can decide. Back in the day it would
be a parts car, but now days not so sure.

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Re: [MBZ] Instrument cluster Fuse?

They’re not cheap:
000 542 41 25 - around $75.00 at a discount dealer.

-D

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> If you have to ask you probably can't afford it.
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>> How much are they? It’s unbelievable they are available again.
>> 
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>>> On Jan 24, 2021, at 8:01 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <
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>>> 
>>> As mentioned, it's the rheostat.  You can wiggle it back and forth
>>> carefully for several minutes and you might get lucky and get the lights
>> to
>>> come on a bit.  The real fix is to take it apart and clean the contacts
>>> well.  If the resistive coil inside has come out of its place in the
>>> ceramic body, then there isn't much hope to fit it.
>>> 
>>> Good news is they're available new from Mercedes again.  I just bought
>> one.
>>> 
>>> Jaime
>>> 
>>> 
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 mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
 Is there a fuse for the instrument cluster on a 123? Mine is BLACK. Not
 dim or dark. Totally black
 
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[MBZ] crackish




   

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Hi all, sadly I'm going to have to sell my old reliable 1980 240D as I'm 
moving out of the country. Pictures and full details coming soon but for 
now I just want to share this info in case there's someone in Northern 
California looking for one. I'm in Oakland.
It's a medium (royal?) blue with light tan MB tex interior, 4 speed, 
broken odometer so unknown mileage. It must be 250K+

Just done:
Center mount for the drive shaft, front and rear flex discs ($1300 job)
New wheel bearings, brake calipers, pads, rotors in front ($1900 job)
Recently done:
All four glow plugs.
Does not leak oil and runs great.
Paint is oxidized but could be buffed out.
A small rust spot at base of front passenger door.
Dash is cracked
A/C is installed but inop.
Heat works like a charm.
Headliner needs TLC as it is sagging at the rear.
Rear passenger side window needs regulator or some TLC.
Otherwise a good car that I would love to keep restoring and driving.
Anyone interested? I'm thinking about $5500. Thoughts?
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Re: [MBZ] This could be a good deal 2008 Mercedes Benz ML320 CDI - $5, 800 (Carrboro , NC)

Nearest airport?

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> Right next to Chapel LiberHill where the daughter unit lives
>
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> On 1/24/21 10:09 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
> > That will go fast. Where is Carrboro?
> >
> > On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 9:54 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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> >
> >
> https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/carrboro-2008-mercedes-benz-ml320-cdi/7266971978.html
> > <
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Re: [MBZ] Snookie

I thought we called him Snookie. 

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> On Jan 24, 2021, at 9:25 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
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> 
> I assume so.  His friends call him that but we can call him Sir Donald.
> 
>> On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 10:15 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Who’s snookie? Donald Snook?
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jan 23, 2021, at 8:34 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> You live such an exciting life.
>>> 
>>> Bob T
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On Jan 23, 2021, at 5:53 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
 I will get pics then you can see. Linkage feels fine. Will check the
>> fluid and see. I do shows 390k on it but it fired right up and ran great.
>> That’s the only reason I bought it. I figure worse case I transplant the
>> motor into something else.
 
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>> On Jan 23, 2021, at 6:24 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
> are the shifter bushings there?  Does it have trans fluid?
> 
> You can flip that to the faecesbook boys all day long
> 
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> 
>>> On 1/23/21 7:15 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> Hauled the 240D down to the airport for Snookie to drive it home. I
>> went thru it and installed new tires, ended up replacing the brake hoses as
>> well. Seemed good to go so hopefully he makes it back OK. I always am
>> nervous driving old unfamiliar cars cross country.
>> 
>> After dropping that car off I headed to OKC to look at another 240D.
>> Was on CL listed as them having bought it from original owner, bad
>> transmission. I asked about rust and they said very little. When I get
>> there car is way more rusty that I planned on. Has some underbody rust, and
>> rust along the back of the rear windshield. Car fired right up immediately
>> and runs great, but does not go into gear. They said it was low on fluid,
>> who knows. I was really going to pass due to the rust. They were asking
>> $700, I offered $400 and we settled on $450. I will have to look at it
>> closer but I’m not sure if this will be a parts car or something to get
>> going and flip. Will get pics and you can decide. Back in the day it would
>> be a parts car, but now days not so sure.
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Snookie

I assume so.  His friends call him that but we can call him Sir Donald.

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> Who’s snookie? Donald Snook?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jan 23, 2021, at 8:34 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > You live such an exciting life.
> >
> > Bob T
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Jan 23, 2021, at 5:53 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> I will get pics then you can see. Linkage feels fine. Will check the
> fluid and see. I do shows 390k on it but it fired right up and ran great.
> That’s the only reason I bought it. I figure worse case I transplant the
> motor into something else.
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
>  On Jan 23, 2021, at 6:24 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> are the shifter bushings there?  Does it have trans fluid?
> >>>
> >>> You can flip that to the faecesbook boys all day long
> >>>
> >>> --FT
> >>>
> > On 1/23/21 7:15 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>  Hauled the 240D down to the airport for Snookie to drive it home. I
> went thru it and installed new tires, ended up replacing the brake hoses as
> well. Seemed good to go so hopefully he makes it back OK. I always am
> nervous driving old unfamiliar cars cross country.
> 
>  After dropping that car off I headed to OKC to look at another 240D.
> Was on CL listed as them having bought it from original owner, bad
> transmission. I asked about rust and they said very little. When I get
> there car is way more rusty that I planned on. Has some underbody rust, and
> rust along the back of the rear windshield. Car fired right up immediately
> and runs great, but does not go into gear. They said it was low on fluid,
> who knows. I was really going to pass due to the rust. They were asking
> $700, I offered $400 and we settled on $450. I will have to look at it
> closer but I’m not sure if this will be a parts car or something to get
> going and flip. Will get pics and you can decide. Back in the day it would
> be a parts car, but now days not so sure.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Snookie

2021-01-24 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes

Who’s snookie? Donald Snook?

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> On Jan 23, 2021, at 8:34 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> You live such an exciting life. 
> 
> Bob T
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 23, 2021, at 5:53 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I will get pics then you can see. Linkage feels fine. Will check the fluid 
>> and see. I do shows 390k on it but it fired right up and ran great. That’s 
>> the only reason I bought it. I figure worse case I transplant the motor into 
>> something else. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On Jan 23, 2021, at 6:24 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
  wrote:
>>> 
>>> are the shifter bushings there?  Does it have trans fluid?
>>> 
>>> You can flip that to the faecesbook boys all day long
>>> 
>>> --FT
>>> 
> On 1/23/21 7:15 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
 Hauled the 240D down to the airport for Snookie to drive it home. I went 
 thru it and installed new tires, ended up replacing the brake hoses as 
 well. Seemed good to go so hopefully he makes it back OK. I always am 
 nervous driving old unfamiliar cars cross country.
 
 After dropping that car off I headed to OKC to look at another 240D. Was 
 on CL listed as them having bought it from original owner, bad 
 transmission. I asked about rust and they said very little. When I get 
 there car is way more rusty that I planned on. Has some underbody rust, 
 and rust along the back of the rear windshield. Car fired right up 
 immediately and runs great, but does not go into gear. They said it was 
 low on fluid, who knows. I was really going to pass due to the rust. They 
 were asking $700, I offered $400 and we settled on $450. I will have to 
 look at it closer but I’m not sure if this will be a parts car or 
 something to get going and flip. Will get pics and you can decide. Back in 
 the day it would be a parts car, but now days not so sure.
 
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Re: [MBZ] This could be a good deal 2008 Mercedes Benz ML320 CDI - $5, 800 (Carrboro , NC)


Right next to Chapel LiberHill where the daughter unit lives

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On 1/24/21 10:09 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:

That will go fast. Where is Carrboro?

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https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/carrboro-2008-mercedes-benz-ml320-cdi/7266971978.html



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Re: [MBZ] This could be a good deal 2008 Mercedes Benz ML320 CDI - $5, 800 (Carrboro , NC)

That will go fast. Where is Carrboro?

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[MBZ] 2000 Mercedes C280, 3 for $1,200 - $1,200 (Kingsland, Ga)


What a deal!

https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/kings-bay-2000-mercedes-c280-for-1200/7266459544.html

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Re: [MBZ] I find these attractive Classic 1988 Mercedes 300 coupe - $5, 200 (Wilmington)

It gets a B- because of the color.  Otherwise, a C+.

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Re: [MBZ] Instrument cluster Fuse?

If you have to ask you probably can't afford it.

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>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> > As mentioned, it's the rheostat.  You can wiggle it back and forth
> > carefully for several minutes and you might get lucky and get the lights
> to
> > come on a bit.  The real fix is to take it apart and clean the contacts
> > well.  If the resistive coil inside has come out of its place in the
> > ceramic body, then there isn't much hope to fit it.
> >
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> >> dim or dark. Totally black
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[MBZ] I find these attractive Classic 1988 Mercedes 300 coupe - $5, 200 (Wilmington)


and this one looks nice

https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/wilmington-classic-1988-mercedes-300/7266640523.html

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Re: [MBZ] Instrument cluster Fuse?

How much are they? It’s unbelievable they are available again. 

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> carefully for several minutes and you might get lucky and get the lights to
> come on a bit.  The real fix is to take it apart and clean the contacts
> well.  If the resistive coil inside has come out of its place in the
> ceramic body, then there isn't much hope to fit it.
> 
> Good news is they're available new from Mercedes again.  I just bought one.
> 
> Jaime
> 
> 
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>> 
>> Is there a fuse for the instrument cluster on a 123? Mine is BLACK. Not
>> dim or dark. Totally black
>> 
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[MBZ] This could be a good deal 2008 Mercedes Benz ML320 CDI - $5, 800 (Carrboro , NC)


https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/carrboro-2008-mercedes-benz-ml320-cdi/7266971978.html

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Re: [MBZ] 300SL Roadster

That was a funny video, though.

-D

> On Jan 24, 2021, at 6:31 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
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> More appropriately, I love the wife and enjoy spending time with her.
> 
> Perry Mason is another good one with lots of cool old cars in it. Perry was a 
> Ford man to begin with, then he switched to Caddies, I think.
> 
> -D
> 
 On Jan 23, 2021, at 2:00 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 Hardly.
 
 Wife likes old movies, I like to spend time with wife. Pillow Talk happens 
 to be a favorite of hers. It’s also entertaining to see all sexual 
 innuendoes throughout the movie, especially since the male lead was gay 
 (Rock Hudson). I like to watch for the cars, too.
 
 -D
 
> On Jan 23, 2021, at 1:41 PM, Andrew Strasfogel  
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> I’ve watched the movie “Pillow Talk” with the wife more times that I can 
> recall over the years,
> 
> I hadn't pegged you as such a SNAG.
> 
> https://www.cyberdefinitions.com/definitions/SNAG.html 
> 
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> recall over the years, but I never before last night noticed the 300SL 
> that Tony Randall tries to gift to Doris Day in an effort to win her 
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> https://www.imcdb.org/v508424.html 
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Re: [MBZ] 300SL Roadster

There are many variants of this type. I am also a SNAG so there's nothing
wrong with it

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> More appropriately, I love the wife and enjoy spending time with her.
>
> Perry Mason is another good one with lots of cool old cars in it. Perry
> was a Ford man to begin with, then he switched to Caddies, I think.
>
> -D
>
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> >>>
> >>> Hardly.
> >>>
> >>> Wife likes old movies, I like to spend time with wife. Pillow Talk
> happens to be a favorite of hers. It’s also entertaining to see all sexual
> innuendoes throughout the movie, especially since the male lead was gay
> (Rock Hudson). I like to watch for the cars, too.
> >>>
> >>> -D
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>  On Jan 23, 2021, at 1:41 PM, Andrew Strasfogel 
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>  I hadn't pegged you as such a SNAG.
> 
>  https://www.cyberdefinitions.com/definitions/SNAG.html <
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> can recall over the years, but I never before last night noticed the 300SL
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Re: [MBZ] Instrument cluster Fuse?

2021-01-24 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes

As mentioned, it's the rheostat.  You can wiggle it back and forth
carefully for several minutes and you might get lucky and get the lights to
come on a bit.  The real fix is to take it apart and clean the contacts
well.  If the resistive coil inside has come out of its place in the
ceramic body, then there isn't much hope to fit it.

Good news is they're available new from Mercedes again.  I just bought one.

Jaime

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> Is there a fuse for the instrument cluster on a 123? Mine is BLACK. Not
> dim or dark. Totally black
>
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Re: [MBZ] Instrument cluster Fuse?

Good news is you don't jave to worry about speeding in a 240D.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Sat, Jan 23, 2021, 11:59 PM OK Don via Mercedes 
wrote:

> I think the issue is that he's on the road now, and would like to know how
> fast he's going and how much fuel he has while driving at night. He can fix
> it when he gets home, but what does he do tonight?
> I vote for a red led headlamp. I keep one in the airplane for night flying
> - as the instrument lights in the 1957 Cessna are rudimentary at best.
>
> On Sat, Jan 23, 2021 at 9:26 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
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>
> >  Try it more, if you haven't worn the skin off your fingers you haven't
> > twiddled it enough. If you take the pod out to do LED bulbs and line the
> > light pipes you can bridge across it so you've always got full
> brightness.
> > I've never seen any need to turn down the brightness on a 123.
> > -Curt
> >
> > On Saturday, January 23, 2021, 8:28:38 PM EST, Don Snook via
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> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
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> >  Already tried the rheostat. Nothing
> >
> > Donald H. Snook
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> > > On Jan 23, 2021, at 6:43 PM, Dan Penoff  wrote:
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> > > That’s a feature.
> > >
> > > It’s not a fuse, it’s a bad rheostat for the lighting. Turn the knob on
> > the rheostat for the instrument lights a little and they’ll most likely
> > come on.
> > >
> > > You bought a KlebCar. Let the fun begin.
> > >
> > > -D
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> > >> Is there a fuse for the instrument cluster on a 123? Mine is BLACK.
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Re: [MBZ] 300SL Roadster