Re: [MBZ] Droolworthy 1985 300TD
Thanks, that was pretty comprehensive on complaints about the CA 85 model What the meaning of the acronym TO? Alan 85 Turbo On 7/29/12 12:48 AM, ernest breakfield wrote: seems if your wagon doesn't have the Self Leveling System, it's missing one of the coolest things about the wagons (though it was a PITA if it ever started to cause trouble). you can see far too many dragging their asses around town here because people didn't want to pay what it costs to fix them, but that's a TD issue, not an '85 issue. as for the trans, i've heard the '85s trans referred to derisively as the little one, and know that the local Benz tranny shop doesn't like them. (i haven't been forced to look into it any further, knock on wood!) too many things about the '85s make them 'one year cars', and the CA versions are even more full of oddities due to the Trap Oxidizer that MBZ threw at them that year. one things that especially irks me about the '85 is the Injection Pump; while it was alleged to help the motor produce more power, seems there's an Electric Fuel Pressure Regulator that means that even with mechanical injection, these things won't work without electricity. (that just seems *wrong* to me somehow,... mechanical FI should always just *work*.) because of that pump making more power, the '85 has a rear axle ratio that's taller; better for the highway, but worse in town, and that even affects the instrument panel since a different speedo is needed. then, i believe there's a torque converter that's got a different stall speed; not sure if that was supposed to be related to the IP and axle ratio, or emissions; i've heard stories about it being both. for CA, the TO was an issue you'll hear many people complain about. IIRC, there were 3 Factory campaigns, causing most of them to eventually be changed out to be Catalytic Converters (if they hadn't eaten themselves up already), but we're still stuck with Intake and Exhaust Manifolds that are unique to that subset of that one year, a less common turbo, and an air filter that's not shared with any other 300 diesel, and priced accordingly. keep your fingers crossed that yours remains running well! cheers! e On 27/Jul/12 19:41, andrew strasfogel wrote: My 85 TD is a CA version and it is not particularly finicky. There is no SLS on an 85 Benz. The 85 transmission is way superior to earlier models. On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 9:30 PM, Curt Raymondcurtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Just checked Rusty's site, the air filter on that is ~$60... -Curt Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:55:49 -0700 From: ernest breakfielderne...@backyardengineering.org To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Droolworthy 1985 300TD Message-ID:50131c75.10...@backyardengineering.org Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed once i got past the fact that it was blue, inside and out,... (my least fav colors!) can't get past the fact that not only is it an '85, but a California '85, at that. not a challenge everyone is willing to put up with! for what it's worth, the dash on my 300D was uncracked when i bought it ~10 year ago, and still is. cheers! e ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Droolworthy 1985 300TD
I've got a 85 Calif Turbo and it now has a catalytic converter. I know the air cleaners are God awful expensive but I was curious if there were any other complaints with the Calif version other than we don't salt our roads so they stay pretty rust free. Alan 85 Turbo On 7/27/12 3:55 PM, ernest breakfield wrote: once i got past the fact that it was blue, inside and out,... (my least fav colors!) can't get past the fact that not only is it an '85, but a California '85, at that. not a challenge everyone is willing to put up with! for what it's worth, the dash on my 300D was uncracked when i bought it ~10 year ago, and still is. cheers! e On 26/Jul/12 13:21, Dan Penoff wrote: Two things that caught my eye - the rub strips on the roof are not factory, and the dash isn't cracked. Dash cracking is almost mandatory with these cars, especially the blue ones. With over 200k on the clock I find it intriguing that it's not cracked. Could it have been replaced? The engine compartment is so clean it's scary. Hmm. Dan On Jul 26, 2012, at 4:06 PM, andrew strasfogelastrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Seems perfect - can someone find flaws? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300-td-tdt-d-300td-300tdt-1985-Mercedes-300TD-turbo-diesel-wagon-2-owners-/271021302209?pt=US_Cars_Truckshash=item3f1a20e1c1#v4-43 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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[MBZ] Replacement seat belt
I was junkyarding a replacement seat belt for my 1985 300 D and they were the first year with seat belt pretensioners. I couldn't find the exact p/n but did find on looking identical. It was out of the drives side 1990 300 and it said the Y axis was 10 degrees. This is oppose to my drivers side which says it is 4 degrees. The passenger side on my car has a different part number and while it looks identical it says it's Y axis is 356 degrees. What is with the Y axis. Is it related to the pretensioner or is it concerning the angle the seat belt allows one to extend the belt? Does anyone know the importance of the Y axis parameter and if I'm OK using the belt in my car? Thanks, Alan 1985 Turbo 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Seat belt replacement
I was junkyarding a replacement seat belt for my 1985 300 D and they were the first year with seat belt pretensioners. I couldn't find the exact p/n but did find on looking identical. It was out of the drives side 1990 300 and it said the Y axis was 10 degrees. This is oppose to my drivers side which says it is 4 degrees. The passenger side on my car has a different part number and while it looks identical it says it's Y axis is 356 degrees. What is with the Y axis. Is it related to the pretensioner or is it concerning the angle the seat belt allows one to extend the belt? Does anyone know the importance of the Y axis parameter and if I'm OK using the belt in my car? Thanks, Alan 1985 Turbo 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: BLOWS ICE COLD! ujury8uj
Boy, I'm getting bounced Alan 1985 turbo On 4/29/12 7:48 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: here I am getting bounced again. Okiebenz should just send me the code of the day. --R Original Message Subject: BLOWS ICE COLD! Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:46:38 -0400 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Mama said her baby was not cooling down enough in this warming weather, so yesterday I dumped a can of 134 in the system (it had a proper conversion, apparently) and now it BLOWS ICE COLD! It was fogging the windscreen at the blower outlet this afternoon after about 3 min. 1 can a year, I can live with that. On another note, I was vacuuming it yesterday, and the RR door was being a bit recalicitrant. It would not close after I yanked it open, groaning. I removed the latch strap and fooled around with it for some time trying to determine why it would not close. After all my ministrations, I determined it was a hopeless cause and sent the Rman an email to send a new one. I got it work in the vise, but it would not work in the car. Weird. I guess when they give up they are not worth fooling with. Easypeasy to replace though. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ramps
I tripped accoss this product and know nothing but what the website says but it is a potential answer to how to raise the front end of a car. http://www.toolsteal.com/index.php?cat_id=853add_to_cart=yprod_id=2802quantity=1sub.x=68sub.y=15 Alan 1985 turbo ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Diesel Battery replasement
He has an interesting website with repair info as well as videos on youtube Thanks On 4/6/12 12:15 PM, clay monroe wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9tRR-QjVjU pretty good clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Would this be a good deal? GENERATOR
This is not sarcasm but an actual question. Did you guys read the instructions (downloaded from H.F.) where is said to use a 16 hp motor at 36oo rpm using a dual belt? That is one of the good things about H.F. it allows you to read the instructions. Alan 1985 Turbo On 4/3/10 10:32 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 5:40 PM, LWB250lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Now finding an alternator (generator) to bolt up is a whole 'nother issue... Here is a $300 generator head to go with your $300 engine: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=45416 Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Prodedure question
Try http://www.pindelski.com/ Not sure what the cost to subscribe is but he is definitely worth checking out. Alan 185 turbo Does anyone know whether a web site exists that provides written and/or graphic directions of how to perform certain common maintenance procedures like, for instance, changing transmission fluid and filter in a 1985 300 TD? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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