Re: [MBZ] W123 CV joint boot repair
Fmiser wrote: Any of you folk familiar with it? I know a guy who has one, and I sure as hell wouldn't trust it. The boots are wafer thin compared to the OE boots. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 272+kmi 1980 300TD 183+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Euro 240D??
Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: My brother has a 78 240D that has us puzzled if it is a Euro. Has European delivery badge on grille. Also he had trouble finding a parts diagram that matched the rear suspension -stabilizer bar etc. (It's different from my 79). Anyway he has solved that one. It's a 4 speed, no sunroof, manual windows but has AC, looks like Federal bumpers. VIN is 12312310068579. For future reference, any ideas if this is a Euro? Is the VIN plate screwed into the radiator crossmember, or riveted into the driver's door jamb? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 272+kmi 1980 300TD 183+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] MBUSA changes dealer oil recommendations
Bob Rentfro wrote: My disclaimer: I do not intend this to turn into an oil thread Too late! -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 272+kmi 1980 300TD 183+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] new eBay shipping fraud-update
Luther Gulseth wrote: Luther, dealing with stupid men and women for the last week. Could you take your angst and childish antics to myspace.com and keep it off the lists, please? Thanks! -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 272+kmi 1980 300TD 183+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] ring gear spun on f/w
Van Cleve wrote: BTW neither the original or replacement F/Ws have alignment marks (except mine) so I'm just bolting it up and hopping for the best :-) If I remember my OM616 engine balancing info correctly, the flywheel is neutral balanced to the crank except during replacement - in that case, the new flywheel should be static balanced to the one coming off the car (and you make your own witness marks). -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 272+kmi 1980 300TD 183+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] FW: '79 240D alternator
Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Has there been a run of bad reman Bosch alternators? Any problems with the electrical system that could be frying the alternators? Thanks. Dwight Another victim of Bosch-in-box rebuilds! -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 272+kmi 1980 300TD 183+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Ebay bummer - dope slap for dummy
Roger Conlon wrote: File a dispute with Paypal Ebay. I feel both have come along way to help protect the buyer. Ebay and PayPal both are funded by sellers - not buyers. Who do you think their policies protect the most? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 272+kmi 1980 300TD 183+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] FW: '79 240D alternator
Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Is there a support group for such victims? Dwight No - the targets of Bosch-in-a-box have no support, nor receive outreach from those who have yet to be victimized. After all, it says Bosch on the outside of the box! That means 'quality', doesn't it? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 272+kmi 1980 300TD 183+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Primer pump now leaks .
George Larribeau wrote: I changed Oil and all filters Saturday, went to purge the air out of the fuel filter and the primer pump was squirting fuel out of itself. How hard are these things to change? Not terribly. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 272+kmi 1980 300TD 183+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Citric acid flush questions
LarryT wrote: To add one small nugget to Marshalls excellent instructions, turn the heater control to full hot - and leave it there until finished with the whole process including refilling with the appropriate coolant mixture. Failing to do so can allow a bubble to form that will not be flushed out and irratic temps will occur. Good luck with your Citric flush - I plan to try it myself during the next year or so. And one more caveat for those of us plagued with ACC2 servos - you really should bypass the servo's coolant passages for a coolant flush. That is, if you'd like your servo to continue functioning (if it is at all)... -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..
Luther Gulseth wrote: I forgot to say, all the truckers will need to do is add a lubricant to the fuel. Hrm, maybe BioDiesel? :D It was my understanding that the lubricity of ULSD is actually better than standard LSD due to a new set of fuel additives. Is this completely off-base? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..
Luther Gulseth wrote: Yes. You want to expand on that a little then, perhaps? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..
Luther Gulseth wrote: In the brief research I have done on this, I have seen people state that the pipeline folks won't allow adding lubrication to the fuel until after it leaves the pipeline. They fear it will contaminate their Jet fuel. SOOO, it's up to the folks that get it after the pipeline. Do I believe this? I don't know, but it could be true. That is the concern. The terminals are responsible for the additive packages. Here's another good PDF about this: http://www.rmaworld.com/newsroom/Lubricity/Lubricity.pdf -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] W123 thermostat
LT Don wrote: Should there be a gasket here, other than the rubber O-Ring that is on the thermostat? Nope. A little Hi-Tack on the mating surfaces (and on the o-ring) can make stubborn leaky housings a little happier, though. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] easy fix
andrew strasfogel wrote: 1) replace a missing rear bumper end piece (on the side - curves around the rear quarter panel) on a 1983 300TD Slightly more involved than: 2) Replacing the engine shut-off valve because the engine is starting to run for more than a few seconds after I turn it off (1985 300CD). ...which is pretty darn easy. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Atlanta 240D alignment?
Ben Karp wrote: I just made an appointment to have Jeff do my alignment tomorrow. $55 the hunter machine! Sounds like a winner. Wish me luck and thanks. Ben So how'd it go? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] looks like steel but actually aluminum W123 spare wheels
Steve MacSween wrote: Maybe they used them on 240ds to reduce weight a little? Dunnn Like it'd help. :-) -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] looks like steel but actually aluminum W123 spare wheels
Marshall Booth wrote: They were manufactured to reduce unsprung weight and improve handling! They were considerably more expensive than steel wheels I was told. I'm being facetious, Marshall. Reduction in unsprung weight would be a very important performance aspect of those wheels. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Atlanta 240D alignment?
Ben Karp wrote: I have an '80 240D that has eaten the inside of the front passenger tire, is there a place anyone recommends for an alignment in the Atlanta area? Should I use weight in the car when I drop it off, I have heard that is supposed to be done and rarely is? Thanks in advance! If you want it done, take it anywhere. If you want it done right, take it to Gran Turismo East on Shallowford in Chamblee. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Atlanta 240D alignment?
Gary Hurst wrote: as usual, big John is correct in where he sends you. the alignment guy's name is Jeff and he is usually there. however, if jeff is not there, they'll just have one of the tire changers do the alignment and you won't get any advantage over taking it anywhere else. the other beauty of grand turismo is that they are actually cheap as well. $55 when i last went there. The guy with the mohawk who's name escapes me at the moment does a decent job, too. But I think that's because Jeff taught him everything he knows - but not everything Jeff knows. Another thing to be careful of is to make sure that they put the car on the Hunter machine, not the much simpler (and less accurate) two wheel machine. These older Benzes aren't adjustable in the rear and can be out a little - our wagon has a little more toe-in than it should in the back. The two wheel machine doesn't compensate for that, and the first attempt resulted in the car still pulling - a quick trip back and a drive onto the Hunter, a more experienced tech, and the car tracks true. And yes, they are still $55. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] 617.950 617.952 differences
Luther Gulseth wrote: 617.950 is listed at 115HP and the .951/2 are 123/125HP. If stroke/displacement are the same, what did they change that increased the HP? Are the shortblocks identical? TIA all. In addition to what has already been mentioned, the w116 300SDs used the earlier AirResearch turbo units. I believe AirResearch was later purchased by Garrett, but don't know that for fact. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] 240D from VA to PA, need advice..
Kevin J. Slater wrote: You guys that buy a lot of cars, what do you do? Depends, how responsible are you? I'm young enough that it's still a little bit of fun to fly out with 60 pounds of tools in checked baggage (padlocked, of course) a cell phone, a little cash, a credit card, and little else other than a change of clothes and a sense of adventure. The car will either make it, or it won't. It'll either break down along the way, or it won't. It'll either be something I can repair, jerryrig, or limp home without, or it won't. More responsible individuals, on the other hand, tend to have better things to do with their time. ;-) -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] 240D from VA to PA, need advice..
John Ervine wrote: More responsible individuals, on the other hand, tend to have better things to do with their time. ;-) Forgot to add - all three trips were done sans license plates, but with valid insurance on the cars phoned in before I left. Never had a second glance from any of the fine law enforcement personnel I encountered along the way. Some states offer temp tags, but Georgia is not one of them. With insurance, a title, and a bill of sale, I felt I'd be just fine if any situation arose. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] 240D from VA to PA, need advice..
Rich Thomas wrote: The TSA will safeguard the flying public and anyone on the ground below by cutting open your bag/lock if it has a padlock on it. How many tools survive that experience is questionable. They like to rummage around in bags that have anything solid in them (i.e., non-clothes items). The security screeners had no problem with the padlock when I handed it to them so they could feed it through the x-ray machine. Your mileage may vary. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor
Hendrik Riessen wrote: Just a question, is it possible to tighten/loosen a proper Merc spring compressor from the top with a socket and extension? Yes. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor
Rich Thomas wrote: On my TD I had to ream out the hole some for the compressor shaft to fit in there. It was just a tad (hair, smidgen, shade, gnat's..) too small. Same on our TD. Rather, it fit in nicely, but wouldn't come back out. We, uh, persuaded it via fine adjustment of the hole in the inner fender. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] a crack dealer
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: for a third of that amount. Or send the dash off to be professionally redone for less than half of that. Just in case those $333 w123s with perfect dashes just aren't popping up... -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] a crack dealer
Rick Knoble wrote: They certainly aren't popping up around here http://chicago.craigslist.org/car/163868439.html Reasonable price for a rust-free needs-nothing 240D. http://chicago.craigslist.org/car/162754237.html Reasonable price for a rust-free needs-nothing late 300TD. http://chicago.craigslist.org/car/163468081.html Terrible price for a late 300TD that probably needs everything. Great car to pick up for your 14-yo soon-to-be-licensed podling. Make 'em fix it up, spread the repair costs over the next few years, have a safe ready-to-go car when they hit 16. http://chicago.craigslist.org/car/165017773.html Overpriced mid-grade SD. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] MB in X-Men 3?
Hendrik Riessen wrote: Isn't that a black 123 280E. Yes. Yes it is (though I'm not 100% on the color, just the model). -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 132
archer wrote: Why did the French refuse to fight? Gerry The brie was ripe, the bread was fresh, and the wine had peaked. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Scrofulous
Donald Snook wrote: I am sure I missed ... a few new ideas for fixing some common problem... Yeah, we figured out how to RR a 108/114/115 blower motor in less than 30 minutes - without cutting through the firewall. In retrospect, it was all so easy... -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Scrofulous
John Berryman wrote: What method did you employ? C-4? Thermite. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Discount tires on-line
Zoltan Finks wrote: Thanks. As a follow-up, I wanted to ask the list: Does having the traditional tap-on style wheel weights on the outside of your allow wheels bother you at all? It really bothers me. I mean, you have this nice slick alloy wheel with this crude weight tacked onto it. I notice this when I look at a vehicle and I dislike it. The weight should go wherever the weight needs to go - whether that be middle of the wheel, inside lip, or outside lip. If the wheel and tire are out of balance on the outside edge, putting a weight on the inside or middle of the wheel isn't going to correct the imbalance. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Engine numbers
Zoltan Finks wrote: I'm looking at the manual on CD, and I'm trying to figure out how to relate the engine number that I see on my engine block to the numbers that they provide in the PDFs - for example, the PDF has numbers such as: engine numbers: 601, 602, 603 My entire enginge number is 616 912 102 681 24 I don't see 601, 602, 603 in my engine number. Then the numbers in the PDF don't apply to your engine. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] OT even further than usual - IPAQ 5455
BillR wrote: Sounds like you might be thinking the repair is moving back into my area of experience. I will get brave tomorrow and crack the case. Bill, There are no user serviceable parts inside your iPAQ, nor are there any field replaceable units contained therein. Repair of an iPAQ is replacement of the device. Not to say that you won't have any luck once you get in there, because I simply don't know. All I know is that there aren't any internal spare parts listed - whole unit replacement only. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Torque Peak Vs. Peak Efficiency
Rick Knoble wrote: I have a question. Is it safe to assume that a given engine will produce the maximum number of revolutions per unit of fuel consumed at its torque peak? I.E. When is an engine its most efficient? Just curious. I recall hearing that Mercedes recommends shifting at 2/3 of max RPM in each gear for maximum fuel efficiency, but I could be making numbers up in my head. I've seen it happen before. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names
Zeitgeist wrote: I like TuRD much better. Dodge adds the acronym SLT to some of its trucks...anyone care to guess what that works out to in my juvenile little mind? Salt? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] The Wave - Focus US vs. Euro
BillR wrote: No argument about that. I believe there were 5 recalls. Other than that ;=) it really was a nice car. I was driving about 40 - 50k a year then and really appreciated the head room and the ride. I had an '00 Focus with the Sony Xplod stereo package. Nice car, except I'd go through a set of rotors every 10k, and usually take the calipers with 'em. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] 95 E300D St. Louis $3500
Rick Knoble wrote: I fired off an email and below is the reply I got. I am not sure if it is bogus or what. I do know that we have several listers in the great white north that might be close. It is also listed on the Detroit CL, but not the Toronto CL. I wonder if the escrow company is in Nigeria? Scam. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] note to the list about 190D ip
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Just wanted to clarify I am not pissed off at curt about anything, if that is what is seemed like. Pissed off? No. Panties in a bunch? Maybe. ;-) It's all good, Kaleb. We understand who provides this list to all of us, and that these things are not free. We appreciate you providing a forum for us to log in and discuss our cars, our questions, and our experiences. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] 123 Wagons
andrew strasfogel wrote: I appreciate your enthusiasm but could you be more specific? In what categories is the 124 wagon superior to the 123? Handling, power, fuel economy. That's just a few on the top of the list. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] W126 Euro 280E in Chandler PicknPull
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Waana bet? You missed the key word in the subject line. Euro. small bumpers, flat head lights, big straight six. 126 in the id plate number. There was no Euro 280E w126. There was a 280SE, though... -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Too young for a Wagon?
Mathieu J. Cama wrote: You're never too young for a wagon. We got our 280te when we were 25. Still have it and love it. However with gas prices as of late, we're driving our diesels. Go for it, everyone should have a wagon. ;) Coming from another picked up a wagon at 25, I concur. Wagons are great. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Bouncing upon shift
Zoltan Finks wrote: Not a desperately important question, I know, just wondering if anyone has experienced this, and if it indicates something worn out (like tranny mount)? It's seems to be a general bouncing of the drivetrain or frame that works its way through for 2 or 3 seconds. Try feathering the accelerator between shifts to match the engine revs to the rest of the drivetrain. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] W123 euro ?
Craig McCluskey wrote: Maybe a temperature wheel, like on 240Ds? Sounds like it to me. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] W123 euro ?
Joe Knight wrote: Temp selector wheel, eh... Illuminating but not very encouraging. Glad I opted for the $3 black plastic version rather than the $150 zebrano. Any ideas as to what might better serve to fill that particular void? Unfortunately the hole is not sized to accept a standard switch I'm not finding anything in the epc that looks to be better suited. You could always swap over to the dual zone manual climate controls... :-D -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] W123 euro ?
Jeff Zedic wrote: I thought the headlamp height adjuster wheel was part of the headlamp switch bezel. The three position thingy next to the light switch. Or is that only on the 124/126s? And w116s. Or at least *a* w116 - saw a Euro 350SE K-Jet car in the junkyard had that setup. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Yep, the time has come.
Tom Hargrave wrote: I'm curious - how many gallons are in a 35 pound container of fry oil? Roughly 4.6. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Another International crisis
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/14414533.htm Budweiser is nothing more than sex-in-a-canoe beer. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] 108's
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Ok, when speaking 108's which feels right, V-8 or 6 cylinder versions. Have heard before the v8 feels real heavy in the front and just doesnt feel right with the 108. Opinions? My personal faves have been a Euro 250S with 4-speed and a Euro 280SE with factory 5 - both sixes. I've considered a V8, but remain unconvinced. It was the sixers that have given me a virus for 108/109s. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] WOW
Zoltan Finks wrote: That would certainly light the tires up - or should I say tire. Don't suppose it came with limited slip. Limited slip was a standard option on the 6.9. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] where do I look for the engine #?
R A Bennell wrote: Where, do I look on the engine in my 76 300D for the number on the engine? I plan to order some stuff from Rusty and one of the items wanted the engine number which I did not have at my finger tips. I popped the hood last night but did not see anything obvious on the block. It'll be on the driver's side near the top of the block on the end closest to the firewall. Check for a flat spot a couple inches below the last glowplug. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] this guy is an idiot
Jim Cathey wrote: It could well have been a European-delivery US model. Didn't DBAG offer that around then? Yup. Mat Cama has a European-delivery '77 (?) 300D in his possession. All records since new, including transport documents. Lots of neat stuff about that car that you don't see on later w123s. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] this guy is an idiot
John Berryman wrote: I thought some went to Japan as well. You thunk right. The 350SD and both longbody variants, however, were North American market only. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] 123 driveline clunking
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: For a few weeks now, my 85 makes a clunk in the rear end. Like if you are cruising down the road at a steady speed, and apply throttle, or let off throttle, you get a clunk from slop somewhere. What is most likely worn out, diff mount? Flex disks? Something else? Worn diff mount, possible play in the diff. My wagon has some play in the diff, and the mount is toast, so I get a clunk that I'm assuming is very similar to yours. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD excessive oil usage-update
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: WOW, thats ALOT of oil usage, sounds like you might have scored piston walls. Christ, even our 240D didn't burn that much oil with 1 double-holed piston, 1 deeply gouged cylinder liner, 1 piston with cracked rings, and a cracked head! Speaking of, the new motor just went into the car on Friday - http://www.mbdiesel.net/ -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD excessive oil usage-update
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: what did you do, clean the engine, transmisson, and engine compartment while you had it out? Looks good. The engine is a rebuild from Metric Motors out in California. The injection pump and injectors are from Tom Horvath at Yankee Diesel in Connecticut - very special IP work, should be a very fast (relatively) 240D post break-in - lower no-load max RPM, higher load RPM, and higher fuel delivery in mid-range and up. Donna degreased the engine compartment for the most part - the bottom is still grease-laden, as I found out when bolting up the motor mounts. The transmission was cleaned as best as possible after removal, and then I touched up the top half with some fine steel wool to remove the oxidation. As I mention on at least one page, the photos simply do not do the motor justice. I hated to put the motor in the car, and would have rather set it in my living room. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD excessive oil usage-update
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: HOLY SMOKES, I thought you were rebuilding it yourself? I bet that DADGUM engine cost a pretty penny. I was planning to rebuild it until we pulled the head and found out that it was cracked. And after pricing out parts for the rebuild, plus machine shop work, plus running around to the machinist, plus taking time off of work for all of the above, the scales evened out to simply paying a couple hundred bucks to *not* have to do any of the above. And we even got to keep the same engine number. ;-) -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD excessive oil usage-update
OK Don wrote: I haven't updated the page yet (no new photos yet), but your engine does look better than mine! http://pages.sbcglobal.net/danorris/450slc.htm I was really impressed with the quality of work from the guys at Metric. And Tom @ Yankee Diesel really outdid himself on that IP, too. The rest was just a lot of time and elbow grease on my part. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?
John Berryman wrote: I have Sylvania Silver Stars and they throw a nice beam with 60/55s and no relays. I have the same bulbs now in the wagon, and they are very, very nice. However, I still plan to install relays and some nice 100/90s. Both the 300TD and the 240D will be getting an alternator upgrade as part of that deal. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] I love the interior color
R A Bennell wrote: That must be the optional supersized hoodstar. Rarely seen - must make the vehicle worth more?? I was wondering if it might have been a hacked up 600 star until I got a look at the front-on shot and saw how out of proportion it was. And to think: someone not only *made* that star, but thought it looked good enough to prominently attach it to their car. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Leaky 126 sunroofs
Jim Cathey wrote: No, I heard about it on a Unimog mailing list. I think it was just a snob. As long as we are talking about Daimler-Chrysler trucks that should or should not have three-pointed stars on them, I snapped this photo 2 years ago at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance: http://www.mbdiesel.net/DSCN0003.JPG -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Leaky 126 sunroofs
Chuck Landenberger wrote: John, Your website is great.. Can relate to the pix of the 300SD.. Glad you like it! Any idea what the silhouettes of vehicles on the driver's door mean? Just curious.. Honestly, I was laughing too hard to make it across the road to check it out. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] motor mounts 82 300TDt
John Berryman wrote: You'd love outdoor emergency repairs up here then. Outdoor emergencies are no more cause for concern after you'd had a few. All it takes is learning that getting upset about it doesn't make it go by any faster - usually it's the opposite. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] motor mounts 82 300TDt
John Berryman wrote: I bet you'll plan on changing both at the same time on subsequent Motor Mount jobs. When they're both new, less wrestling is required. Well, that one was a do-or-die parking lot job here at the apartment. Needed the mount changed so I could go pick up a new set of tires the following day, and had 2 hours of daylight to get the worst offender swapped out. I installed the passenger side mount about a week or two later. Both mounts lasted from about late Febraury/early March of last year until November or so, and I had to replace them again - did them in pairs that time, and had no major problems. Motor mounts are now more one of those Zen-like repairs instead of frantic action and loud cursing in cold weather. But that's like most things these days, except for the clutch master cylinder in the 280S that I did last December. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] shipping a car
Zoltan Finks wrote: What are some trusted companies, or ways to go about this? I was just viewing that '72 dark blue 280 SE, and at the bottom of the page it showe and ad for Move On Time dot com. Is that good, or who is good and trustworthy for a decent price? Do I need to buy insurance for this or is the company insured to cover things? I had my 350SE trucked down from New Hampshire to Georgia recently. I went with a transport broker, who arranged for a separate transport company to pick up and deliver the car. They verify that the company is properly insured and that it is up-to-date before contracting with that transport company. Sure, there is a chance you might pay more going through the broker than going directly to a transport company. But there is also a chance they can find a company that may not advertise much on the internet who can transport it for less than the more heavily advertised companies on the web. The broker I used was Streamline Auto Transport. You can also check out http://www.transportreviews.com/ for a list of other companies and customer reviews. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Chain Stretch?
Chuck Landenberger wrote: Craig, I'm constantly amazed about how much you guys on this list know and how much I DON'T know. Hopefully, I can keep my mind open and let the knowledge in...!! To further harp on it, if metal wasn't flexible and didn't have the properties of malleability and ductility, it would essentially be useless to us - last time I checked, they aren't making timing chains out of rocks with much success. ;-) -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Two way antenna want 3 way 1233 300 TD
andrew strasfogel wrote: My replacement Hirschmann antenna on the 1983 300TD is great except that the middle position controlled by the switch no longer is operative. Is there any way to rectify this? There is a Baltimore FM station that I can receive only in the half-way down/up position. The replacement antenna is an all or nothing deal - it's either up, or it's down. It's the one drawback to the replacement v/s the original. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Two way antenna want 3 way 1233 300 TD
andrew strasfogel wrote: There has to be a way to make it stop half way. Someone on this list is at least that clever. Listening to WBJC is worth the effort. Sure there is. Rewire the switch in the console and remove the automatic function from the antenna - go full manual control so that antenna only extends and retracts via the switch. Of course, that's even more annoying than not being able to listen to one radio station. On second thought, you could always move closer to Baltimore! -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] head gasket OM 617
andrew strasfogel wrote: Marshall, what's the impact of timing chain stretch on fuel economy? Chain stretch is directly related to injection pump timing, and pump timing is directly related to fuel economy. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I think every degree of chain stretch is about a 1/2 degree change in pump timing. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Chain Stretch?
Chuck Landenberger wrote: Opinion? Yeah, look in a thesaurus and understand that elongation and stretch are synonyms for one another. As are distension, expansion, lengthening, widening, and many others that find their way into spam-mail and inboxes the world over. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Chain Stretch?
Chuck Landenberger wrote: Hi John, I looked at the thesaurus too, but we are dealing w/metal and IMHO stretch implies some flexibility. Metal is, by definition, a flexible material - see malleability and ductility. The stretch we measure in the timing chain is due to wear and fatigue of the metal. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] 914 fires
Peter Frederick wrote: Saw one in California in 1980, an aquaintance knew someone who got one stored in a barn for years, sold as a 914, cheap. Same as a 914 except for the 916 badge and the two extra cylinders, not visible from outside. It was probably a 914/6 and not a true 916. Only 11 916s were ever made, and as far as I know, only one was imported to the US - the only 916 to have factory air. 914/6 conversions were and are very popular amongst Porsche enthusiasts... -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Here's Beyond Sacrilege........ MB Related
David Brodbeck wrote: But then, I kinda liked the W123 wagon on a 4WD Toyota chassis that I saw pictures of, a while back, too. :) Nissan. And I like it, too. The perfect mini-mog. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] brake torsion bar broken...thoughts?
Christopher McCann wrote: yes, it's the 300SD and it is at the indy shop now. If the bar needs replaced, they said 6 hours labor - I can believe that. They must know a shortcut - book is 12.2. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines
Richard Murdoch wrote: The lower oil cooler line on our 82 300TDt is leaking. Can it be worked around the mount or will I have to take the motor mount loose? Any tips will be greatly appreciated. It's not needed, but it can help. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] oil leaking from ignition lock vacuum lines - '80 300D
Christopher McCann wrote: Is it possible the vacuum pump is leaking oil only into 2 lines? Perplexed. Any thoughts are appreciated. You have a bad vacuum shutoff valve on the back of your injection pump. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Walmart vs NAPA auto
Zeitgeist wrote: Whoa there Tex, the kevlar reference is a common and largely innocuous online term used when posting something that could possibly be perceived as a flame--which is yet another online term used to describe a repudiation of another's stated position, but not generally considered to be threatening. Kevlar you see, is flame resistant. It'd make more sense if you said Nomex. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Oil filter leak
Brian Chase wrote: Also, can you expand on the whole leaving one of the bolts for last thing? Is that just for purposes of alignment? Not to speak for JB, but he doesn't mean a socket wrench. The reason for leaving one of the bolts in using his method is because it is the longest bolt and thusly impossible to re-insert into the oil filter housing once it is back in place due to clearance issues with the steering gearbox. Granted, on a 240D, you've got a _little_ more room to play around than in a 5 cylinder, but that doesn't mean the job is particularly pleasant the first time around. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] $100 MB diesel update
Luther Gulseth wrote: I have a diesel compression checker in my posession. What values should I see on a cold engine that's not been used for around 10 years? Mercedes has no specs for cold compression checks. They can be useful for diagnosing problems, but there are no hard and fast rules for what to look for. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] $100 MB diesel update
Luther Gulseth wrote: For extra lubrication and compression to everything involved. The car has sat around for about 10 years. I don't see how ATF will increase compression, though. Why not just put straight diesel in the spin-on filter? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Oil filter leak
Brian Chase wrote: Regarding the oil filter: There is a remote, drop-in-element type filter, correct? Not remote, though it is drop-in. I thought it was mounted on the firewall. Am I incorrect? Yes, it's mounted to the block. Are there two oil filters - a remote one, and a traditional block-mounted, screw-on type? No. Reason asked: The mechanic says there's a leak at the fuel filter housing gasket. And he says it's mounted to the engine block. My mind is picturing that unit on the driver's side of the engine that (I thought) was mounted to the firewall. I'm trippin out. Maybe that is the fuel filter. Hardcore dieselers: try to disguise your disgust. That is that unit. I know, I should look at the manual on CD. I don't have it with me right now. By way of clarification, the car isn't near me either. I know the gasket will be inexpensive, but wonder if the dealer will take a few days to order it in. Won't be able to provide part no. (as in for Rusty) 'til I actually get my hands on the car. And by that time I won't have much time for it to be shipped to me. 616 184 07 80 - GASKET - OIL FILTER TO CYLINDER CRANKCASE Our's used to leak. In fact, the 300SD leaks from that gasket, too. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Rusty W126
Rusty Cullens wrote: Of course! Maybe w116s after that? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Rear half shafts
Brian Chase wrote: Anyway, the deal is that the boots on one side are torn and the other boots are cracked. Cracked is okay, torn is bad. Focus on the torn boot axle, don't worry about the cracked boot axle, just be prepared to replace it when/if it tears. Torn won't last very long, cracked can go for many years. Emphasis on speculative can, because it might tear next week - you never know. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Re: [MBZ] More cool specials
LT Don wrote: My Toyota Camry was a sweet ride until the timing belt let loose and ... uh, never mind. Mr. Valve and Mr. Piston met and shook hands? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Re: [MBZ] holy crap
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-E-430-Mercedes-Parts-car_W0QQitemZ8034629399QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem A little rubbing compound and that'll buff right out. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Re: [MBZ] '83 300SD unreliable fuel delivery
UDG - Joop Schmeitz wrote: W116 runs 3.5 6cyl Dsl Come now, you can't post a sig like that without an explanation... -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Counsel, approach the bench
Jim Cathey wrote: I have seen (in the boneyard) 115's with a column shifter and the 'bench' seat. I've seen a w116 with column shift in the boneyard. Bucket seats, though. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Re: [MBZ] wonder what happens when you win the auction at less than 11k
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-ONLY11000-1971-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-BUY-IT-NOW-11000_W0QQitemZ4608609175QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I'd imagine that the seller won't pre-approve your bid unless you agree to pay the full price of $11k - then he'll pull the auction because you've used his special Buy It Now feature. He's using Ebay as a cheap AutoTrader or Hemmings. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Bike Rider, Loud Pipes
James Jetton wrote: What about the idiot neighbor who insists on running the mower, leaf blower, weed whacker, etc at 0600? At least the guy with loud pipes is gone in 60 seconds or so, not so this idiot who mows, blows, whacks for hours. Yet another problem with society these days - you get so pissed off at your neighbor but you won't go talk to him about it first. Maybe he doesn't realize he's being a jerk to his neighbors, or maybe his neighbors don't understand it's the only time he has available to take care of his yard. But nobody knows anything because nobody's talking to the guy who lives next door! -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Re: [MBZ] just what you need to pick up women
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-500-Series-SEL-CELEBRITY-TOM-JONES-1981-500-SEL-73K-MILES-IMMACULATE_W0QQitemZ4607817156QQcategoryZ6332QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem It's not unusual. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Bike rider, loud pipes
Tim C wrote: Actually, loud pipes let cars (mostly driven by blithering idiots who fail to see anything smaller than a Suburban) know you're there. That Loud Pipes Saves Lives mentality is based in junk science. The only time you can hear them at highway speeds is when the bike is in front of you, because the pipes point to the rear of the bike! All it is is pointless noise pollution thrust upon the general public in the name of saving lives by people who have no concept of the nature of sound waves or the Doppler Effect. The real problem is that drivers in cars are never taught driver responsibility or instructed in the proper operation of their vehicles - much less to be aware of pedestrians and motorcycles on or near the roadways. Until such education is required for obtaining a license, all the straight pipes in the world won't save the average RUB on his Harley from Sally Soccermom's suburban assault vehicle. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Bike rider, loud pipes
Tim C wrote: Oh, and you also left out every other situation (e.g, cars often pull out in front of bikes) where loud pipes can be of benefit. No, I didn't. Driver error in this instance is due to lack of proper operation of the vehicle - checking blind spots, failure to adequately judge distance or speed, etc. How do loud pipes correct this? They don't. The systemic problem is improperly, poorly, and/or inadequately trained drivers on the roadways. The only way loud pipes will help to reverse this is if you stop using them for their intended purposes and start beating stupid drivers with them instead. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Bike rider, loud pipes
Dave M. wrote: Not entirely true. Might I recommend: Dave, you and I are talking apples and oranges. The loud pipes most people are complaining about are the kind slapped on to the side of some clap-trap Harley. There is a huge difference in a performance exhaust that is louder than stock and open pipes on a Harley present for the sake of making as much noise as possible. Besides, if someone wanted increased performance, they wouldn't have bought a Harley to begin with! ;-) -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Re: [MBZ] its BACK
Loren Faeth wrote: The 240D clutch is not made for the torque and HP of a 300D. The clutch and pressure plate are the same for Euro 5-cylinder stick diesels as it is for stick 240Ds. The differences are: front halfshaft shift linkages transmission crossmember flywheel And that's it. The flywheel, you can get by with a 240D flywheel. The transmission crossmember problem can be solved by taking the crossmember from an automatic (not manual!) 240D. All that's left is shift linkages (orderable from Germany, was like $60 or so for all three through Rusty last year) and half-shaft (orderable, but pricey). Keep in mind, you'll also need to get the driveshaft rebalanced if you replace or modify the front half. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Re: [MBZ] 240D RIP
Mathieu J. Cama wrote: Anyone care to start a pool to see what the insurance will settle at? I'll put my bet on precisely what you want, and not a penny less. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Re: [MBZ] [Banned_misfits] 240D RIP
Sunil Hari wrote: such that you can buy these old cars and not hear too much protest. You've obviously never met Jennifer! ;-) -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Re: [MBZ] its BACK
BimotaBiker wrote: Could I remove the manual tranny from this car and put it into my 300d that currently sports an automatic? I bought the car for a pretty good price knowing it did not shift into high gear. When I got it home and put it up on our lift, I discovered a brand new rebuilt tranny complete with new or rebuilt torque converter. Since I'm not sure how to fix it, I thought about buying on older 240D with a manual tranny and performing the swap. Can this be done? Yes, it can be done. It isn't quick, cheap, or easy, but it can be done. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Re: [MBZ] its BACK
OK Don wrote: Would it be easier to move the 617 engine to the manual chassis? Define easier. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Will 240D Manual Tranny fit up to a 300D that came with an Automatic?
BimotaBiker wrote: Can this be done? I repeat: Yes, it can be done. It isn't quick, cheap, or easy, but it can be done. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
