Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes.
Jon Agne wrote: Friday afternoon sucks for ordering parts you need NOW. Try the dealer. ...if your car was available for sale in the last ten years. If you want something like a rack boot for an AWD E class that's been out of production for nine years, you might be SOL at the dealer too. Maybe I should have said something like 'if cars using that part are still in warranty'. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes.
I used to live in Arlington --R On 1/4/13 6:48 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Sure. Sounds like a plan. When 'n where? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 6:15 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Winchendon, 'bout 60 miles. We could do breakfast, I've met Fred in Ayer several times. Maybe he and Luke are up for breakfast? -Curt Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2013 17:56:51 -0500 From: dsereta...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes. Message-ID: d8754915-861c-489c-b630-42b32bb35...@yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii How far away are you? I'm in Arlington. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 5:40 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: My house? I've got a couple spares... Rusty definitely. FLAPS maybe. Be sure you need it first, I'd concur you've got a battery issue. -Curt ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes.
Ahlington:) Sent from my iPhone On Jan 5, 2013, at 10:12 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I used to live in Arlington --R On 1/4/13 6:48 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Sure. Sounds like a plan. When 'n where? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 6:15 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Winchendon, 'bout 60 miles. We could do breakfast, I've met Fred in Ayer several times. Maybe he and Luke are up for breakfast? -Curt Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2013 17:56:51 -0500 From: dsereta...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes. Message-ID: d8754915-861c-489c-b630-42b32bb35...@yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii How far away are you? I'm in Arlington. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 5:40 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: My house? I've got a couple spares... Rusty definitely. FLAPS maybe. Be sure you need it first, I'd concur you've got a battery issue. -Curt ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes.
Hey Fred, I decided to just get a new remanufactured alternator. Thanks for the offer though! Dimitri. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 9:59 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: Curt, Dimitri. I have a new no name regulator that you can have. Today, 1-4-2013 Friday, I'm in Pittsburgh PA until Sun and will return in late p.m. If you would like it during the week I could mail, or? We could breakfast together next Sat./Sun ? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, January 4, 2013 6:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes. Winchendon, 'bout 60 miles. We could do breakfast, I've met Fred in Ayer several times. Maybe he and Luke are up for breakfast? -Curt ___ 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] Should have known better- alternator woes.
Right next to Meffah --R On 1/5/13 10:25 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Ahlington:) Sent from my iPhone On Jan 5, 2013, at 10:12 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I used to live in Arlington --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
Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes.
IME in almost every case it is the voltage regulator/brushes module that is bad. At $20-30 and about 15 minutes of work it is a piece of cake. Out of all the times I have gone through this with my 123s and 126s, only once did I have to put in a new (used) alternator. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of dsereta...@yahoo.com Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 3:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes. For the past month or so my battery hasn't been holding a charge very well. It's 8 plus years old so I figured it was failing plus I had to use a booster pack to start it up yesterday. So anyway, I bought a new battery and installed it today. I then drove up to Maine from Boston and at the end of the trip noticed that the instrument cluster lights were dim. I then noticed that the headlights were also dim. Duh, it's a failed alternator. My old battery was probably just fine! Shoulda performed a load test! Time to call the Q. Sent from my iPhone ___ 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] Should have known better- alternator woes.
Does the alternator have to come out for this repair? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 2:15 PM, Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net wrote: IME in almost every case it is the voltage regulator/brushes module that is bad. At $20-30 and about 15 minutes of work it is a piece of cake. Out of all the times I have gone through this with my 123s and 126s, only once did I have to put in a new (used) alternator. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of dsereta...@yahoo.com Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 3:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes. For the past month or so my battery hasn't been holding a charge very well. It's 8 plus years old so I figured it was failing plus I had to use a booster pack to start it up yesterday. So anyway, I bought a new battery and installed it today. I then drove up to Maine from Boston and at the end of the trip noticed that the instrument cluster lights were dim. I then noticed that the headlights were also dim. Duh, it's a failed alternator. My old battery was probably just fine! Shoulda performed a load test! Time to call the Q. Sent from my iPhone ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes.
On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:42 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Does the alternator have to come out for this repair? I believe the answer is strictly, no, but personally I think it is easier. Replacing the alternator on a 123 is pretty quick if all the bolts and nuts are good, and you wind up with less time on your back. Best, Tim ___ 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] Should have known better- alternator woes.
Where do I get the VR/brush assembly? FLAPS, Rusty? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 4:50 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:42 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Does the alternator have to come out for this repair? I believe the answer is strictly, no, but personally I think it is easier. Replacing the alternator on a 123 is pretty quick if all the bolts and nuts are good, and you wind up with less time on your back. Best, Tim ___ 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] Should have known better- alternator woes.
On the 123s and 126s the key for me was a small offset ratchet screwdriver. On my back for only about 10 minutes. I can't imagine to RR the alternator would be faster or easier. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Tim C Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 1:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes. On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:42 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Does the alternator have to come out for this repair? I believe the answer is strictly, no, but personally I think it is easier. Replacing the alternator on a 123 is pretty quick if all the bolts and nuts are good, and you wind up with less time on your back. Best, Tim ___ 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] Should have known better- alternator woes.
Yes or Yes --- On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 3:59 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Where do I get the VR/brush assembly? FLAPS, Rusty? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 4:50 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:42 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Does the alternator have to come out for this repair? I believe the answer is strictly, no, but personally I think it is easier. Replacing the alternator on a 123 is pretty quick if all the bolts and nuts are good, and you wind up with less time on your back. Best, Tim ___ 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 -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ 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] Should have known better- alternator woes.
Flaps a no go so far. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 5:20 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Yes or Yes --- On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 3:59 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Where do I get the VR/brush assembly? FLAPS, Rusty? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 4:50 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:42 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Does the alternator have to come out for this repair? I believe the answer is strictly, no, but personally I think it is easier. Replacing the alternator on a 123 is pretty quick if all the bolts and nuts are good, and you wind up with less time on your back. Best, Tim ___ 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 -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ 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] Should have known better- alternator woes.
NAPA? If not, call Q. On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:24 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Flaps a no go so far. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 5:20 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Yes or Yes --- On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 3:59 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Where do I get the VR/brush assembly? FLAPS, Rusty? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 4:50 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:42 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Does the alternator have to come out for this repair? I believe the answer is strictly, no, but personally I think it is easier. Replacing the alternator on a 123 is pretty quick if all the bolts and nuts are good, and you wind up with less time on your back. Best, Tim ___ 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 -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ 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 -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ 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] Should have known better- alternator woes.
Strangely I'm the opposite, mine almost always require an alternator. BTW about 100 miles on the '84 190D's replacement alternator and apparently I got the spacing right to keep the belt okay. I did stop and get a new belt before heading to the airport for my latest trip. I worried that if I didn't I'd be stranded but if I did there would of course be no problem. This time I decided to go with discretion... -Curt Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2013 11:15:15 -0800 From: Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes. Message-ID: 0eff01cdeaaf$d469eae0$7d3dc0a0$@net Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii IME in almost every case it is the voltage regulator/brushes module that is bad. At $20-30 and about 15 minutes of work it is a piece of cake. Out of all the times I have gone through this with my 123s and 126s, only once did I have to put in a new (used) alternator. Greg ___ 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] Should have known better- alternator woes.
Friday afternoon sucks for ordering parts you need NOW. Try the dealer. Although I must say that Q had parts to me on Saturday morning, but I ordered them by 3pm on Friday. Good luck, Jon On Jan 4, 2013, at 5:27 PM, OK Don wrote: NAPA? If not, call Q. On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:24 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Flaps a no go so far. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 5:20 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Yes or Yes --- On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 3:59 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Where do I get the VR/brush assembly? FLAPS, Rusty? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 4:50 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:42 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Does the alternator have to come out for this repair? I believe the answer is strictly, no, but personally I think it is easier. Replacing the alternator on a 123 is pretty quick if all the bolts and nuts are good, and you wind up with less time on your back. Best, Tim ___ 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 -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ 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 -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ 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] Should have known better- alternator woes.
Having just done this I think the ease of removal on a 123 involves 2 factors: 1. Tensioning device 2. Presence of salt on the roads (and driving the car in said salt) My '78 240D has the older gear type tensioning device and it was an absolute bugger to get the bolt out, I think the presence of salt made that worse. OTOH my '84 190D was super duper easy. Remove the belt and wiring (pull the negative battery cable first!) pull 2, drop out alternator, put in new alternator and assuming they're exactly the same (mine was NOT) its two bolts back in, belt back on, wiring, ground cable and you're done. The lack of pivoting on the 190D alternator makes the bolts easier... -Curt Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2013 16:50:52 -0500 From: Tim C bb...@crone.us To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes. Message-ID: CAEfEgZMY8h2XzNAPr7GDrFn5O-ymyGbiZ=nyxy6a27zehpb...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:42 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Does the alternator have to come out for this repair? I believe the answer is strictly, no, but personally I think it is easier. Replacing the alternator on a 123 is pretty quick if all the bolts and nuts are good, and you wind up with less time on your back. Best, Tim ___ 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] Should have known better- alternator woes.
My house? I've got a couple spares... Rusty definitely. FLAPS maybe. Be sure you need it first, I'd concur you've got a battery issue. -Curt Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2013 16:59:50 -0500 From: dsereta...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes. Message-ID: 011888d2-458b-42c1-bdf0-72b195d7f...@yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii Where do I get the VR/brush assembly? FLAPS, Rusty? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 4:50 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:42 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Does the alternator have to come out for this repair? I believe the answer is strictly, no, but personally I think it is easier. Replacing the alternator on a 123 is pretty quick if all the bolts and nuts are good, and you wind up with less time on your back. Best, Tim ___ 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] Should have known better- alternator woes.
Ok all. So it looks like both a 55A and 65A alternator is available for 1982. Anyone know which one is on my car-82 240D? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 5:27 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: NAPA? If not, call Q. On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:24 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Flaps a no go so far. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 5:20 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Yes or Yes --- On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 3:59 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Where do I get the VR/brush assembly? FLAPS, Rusty? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 4:50 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:42 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Does the alternator have to come out for this repair? I believe the answer is strictly, no, but personally I think it is easier. Replacing the alternator on a 123 is pretty quick if all the bolts and nuts are good, and you wind up with less time on your back. Best, Tim ___ 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 -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ 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 -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ 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] Should have known better- alternator woes.
How far away are you? I'm in Arlington. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 5:40 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: My house? I've got a couple spares... Rusty definitely. FLAPS maybe. Be sure you need it first, I'd concur you've got a battery issue. -Curt Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2013 16:59:50 -0500 From: dsereta...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes. Message-ID: 011888d2-458b-42c1-bdf0-72b195d7f...@yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii Where do I get the VR/brush assembly? FLAPS, Rusty? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 4:50 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:42 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Does the alternator have to come out for this repair? I believe the answer is strictly, no, but personally I think it is easier. Replacing the alternator on a 123 is pretty quick if all the bolts and nuts are good, and you wind up with less time on your back. Best, Tim ___ 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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Salt. Definitely. Snapped a bolt just taking off those battery hold down clamps. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 5:39 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Having just done this I think the ease of removal on a 123 involves 2 factors: 1. Tensioning device 2. Presence of salt on the roads (and driving the car in said salt) My '78 240D has the older gear type tensioning device and it was an absolute bugger to get the bolt out, I think the presence of salt made that worse. OTOH my '84 190D was super duper easy. Remove the belt and wiring (pull the negative battery cable first!) pull 2, drop out alternator, put in new alternator and assuming they're exactly the same (mine was NOT) its two bolts back in, belt back on, wiring, ground cable and you're done. The lack of pivoting on the 190D alternator makes the bolts easier... -Curt Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2013 16:50:52 -0500 From: Tim C bb...@crone.us To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes. Message-ID: CAEfEgZMY8h2XzNAPr7GDrFn5O-ymyGbiZ=nyxy6a27zehpb...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:42 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Does the alternator have to come out for this repair? I believe the answer is strictly, no, but personally I think it is easier. Replacing the alternator on a 123 is pretty quick if all the bolts and nuts are good, and you wind up with less time on your back. Best, Tim ___ 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] Should have known better- alternator woes.
On Fri, 4 Jan 2013 17:55:19 -0500 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Ok all. So it looks like both a 55A and 65A alternator is available for 1982. Anyone know which one is on my car-82 240D? On Rusty's website, http://www.buymbparts.biz/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=1982-Mercedes--benz-240d-Engine--Electricalyearid=1982%40%401982makeid=63%40%40Mercedes-Benzmodelid=6142%3AED|1129%3AMBC|1489%40%40240Dcatid=240798%40%40Engine says 55 A and 65 A. Clicking on the 55 A alternator link takes one to http://www.buymbparts.biz/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=yearid=1982@@1982makeid=63@@Mercedes-Benzmodelid=6142%3AED|1129%3AMBC|1489@@240Dcatid=240798@@Engine which has a 60 A and a 74 A alternator. The description of the 74 A alternator says, This Bosch alternator has an internal voltage regulator, but it will replace the alternator on some applications that use an external regulator by bypassing the existing external regulator. See Application Notice #B-23 in the Bosch reman catalog for more information. MB discontinued using the old 55 amp alternators on the Turbo motors in fav or of the 65 amp alternators. ;74 Amp; It appears that the 74 A alternator would be a viable alternative at $152.38, but the 60 A alternator at $115.00 seems viable, too. The best bet is to call Rusty (1-800-741-5252) on Monday, or hope he chimes in over the weekend. Craig ___ 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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On Fri, 4 Jan 2013 17:56:51 -0500 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: How far away are you? I'm in Arlington. Curt is in northern Massachusetts. Craig ___ 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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I've done it on coupla 123's; found it very easy in place. Wilton - Original Message - From: Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 5:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes. On the 123s and 126s the key for me was a small offset ratchet screwdriver. On my back for only about 10 minutes. I can't imagine to RR the alternator would be faster or easier. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Tim C Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 1:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes. On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:42 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Does the alternator have to come out for this repair? I believe the answer is strictly, no, but personally I think it is easier. Replacing the alternator on a 123 is pretty quick if all the bolts and nuts are good, and you wind up with less time on your back. Best, Tim ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes.
Winchendon, 'bout 60 miles. We could do breakfast, I've met Fred in Ayer several times. Maybe he and Luke are up for breakfast? -Curt Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2013 17:56:51 -0500 From: dsereta...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes. Message-ID: d8754915-861c-489c-b630-42b32bb35...@yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii How far away are you? I'm in Arlington. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 5:40 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: My house? I've got a couple spares... Rusty definitely. FLAPS maybe. Be sure you need it first, I'd concur you've got a battery issue. -Curt ___ 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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Yes. I read all that on his site but it still doesn't give me a definitive answer. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 6:07 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Fri, 4 Jan 2013 17:55:19 -0500 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Ok all. So it looks like both a 55A and 65A alternator is available for 1982. Anyone know which one is on my car-82 240D? On Rusty's website, http://www.buymbparts.biz/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=1982-Mercedes--benz-240d-Engine--Electricalyearid=1982%40%401982makeid=63%40%40Mercedes-Benzmodelid=6142%3AED|1129%3AMBC|1489%40%40240Dcatid=240798%40%40Engine says 55 A and 65 A. Clicking on the 55 A alternator link takes one to http://www.buymbparts.biz/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=yearid=1982@@1982makeid=63@@Mercedes-Benzmodelid=6142%3AED|1129%3AMBC|1489@@240Dcatid=240798@@Engine which has a 60 A and a 74 A alternator. The description of the 74 A alternator says, This Bosch alternator has an internal voltage regulator, but it will replace the alternator on some applications that use an external regulator by bypassing the existing external regulator. See Application Notice #B-23 in the Bosch reman catalog for more information. MB discontinued using the old 55 amp alternators on the Turbo motors in fav or of the 65 amp alternators. ;74 Amp; It appears that the 74 A alternator would be a viable alternative at $152.38, but the 60 A alternator at $115.00 seems viable, too. The best bet is to call Rusty (1-800-741-5252) on Monday, or hope he chimes in over the weekend. Craig ___ 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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Sure. Sounds like a plan. When 'n where? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 6:15 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Winchendon, 'bout 60 miles. We could do breakfast, I've met Fred in Ayer several times. Maybe he and Luke are up for breakfast? -Curt Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2013 17:56:51 -0500 From: dsereta...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes. Message-ID: d8754915-861c-489c-b630-42b32bb35...@yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii How far away are you? I'm in Arlington. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 5:40 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: My house? I've got a couple spares... Rusty definitely. FLAPS maybe. Be sure you need it first, I'd concur you've got a battery issue. -Curt ___ 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] Should have known better- alternator woes.
Greg wrote: IME in almost every case it is the voltage regulator/brushes module that is bad. At $20-30 and about 15 minutes of work it is a piece of cake. Out of all the times I have gone through this with my 123s and 126s, only once did I have to put in a new (used) alternator. dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Does the alternator have to come out for this repair? On a W123, generally no. But a turbo makes things kinda tight. -- Philip ___ 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] Should have known better- alternator woes.
IIRC, the 240D had the 55A alternator - why waste power pushing electrons around that you don't need? The cars with more electrical accesories got larger capacity alternators. They won't hurt, but it's unlikely that you need any more than 55A. On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 5:43 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Yes. I read all that on his site but it still doesn't give me a definitive answer. Sent from my iPhone -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ 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] Should have known better- alternator woes.
You don't hurt anything using a larger alternator. I'd go for the 65 or larger. 55 was probably changed to 65 with the MBNA insistence that US model 240Ds were luxury cars and had to have electric winders, sunroof and every other thing they could think of to hang on the US models. I'd go for the 65 or larger. (assuming equal price) IIRC, the 240D had the 55A alternator - why waste power pushing electrons around that you don't need? The cars with more electrical accesories got larger capacity alternators. They won't hurt, but it's unlikely that you need any more than 55A. ___ 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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The 65A looks a bit different. Will it fit? Yes it's a bit more money. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: You don't hurt anything using a larger alternator. I'd go for the 65 or larger. 55 was probably changed to 65 with the MBNA insistence that US model 240Ds were luxury cars and had to have electric winders, sunroof and every other thing they could think of to hang on the US models. I'd go for the 65 or larger. (assuming equal price) IIRC, the 240D had the 55A alternator - why waste power pushing electrons around that you don't need? The cars with more electrical accesories got larger capacity alternators. They won't hurt, but it's unlikely that you need any more than 55A. ___ 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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If the alternator is old enough to have worn out the brushes you should at least check the bearings if not actually replacing them. Hendrik who has replaced a few bearings On 05/01/13 08:20, Tim C wrote: On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:42 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Does the alternator have to come out for this repair? I believe the answer is strictly, no, but personally I think it is easier. Replacing the alternator on a 123 is pretty quick if all the bolts and nuts are good, and you wind up with less time on your back. Best, Tim ___ 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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Curt, Dimitri. I have a new no name regulator that you can have. Today, 1-4-2013 Friday, I'm in Pittsburgh PA until Sun and will return in late p.m. If you would like it during the week I could mail, or? We could breakfast together next Sat./Sun ? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, January 4, 2013 6:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes. Winchendon, 'bout 60 miles. We could do breakfast, I've met Fred in Ayer several times. Maybe he and Luke are up for breakfast? -Curt ___ 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] Should have known better- alternator woes.
Then go with a 55. But still try the brush/regulator set first. Last one I bought was around $17, but that was a while ago. The 65A looks a bit different. Will it fit? Yes it's a bit more money. Sent from my iPhone ___ 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] Should have known better- alternator woes.
dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Snapped a bolt just taking off those battery hold down clamps. Ugh. But a battery hold down bolt usually isn't the fault of salt. Battery acid is more corrosive than salt. Everything near the battery is prone to heavy corrosion. -- Philip ___ 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] Should have known better- alternator woes.
Not really. The battery was probably on its last legs anyway. Figure 5-7 year life for a battery. Prorated warranty covers five years and the last two are gravy if it lives that long. At least that is the life cycle I am getting out of my cars for the most part. Eight years is a long in the tooth battery and ready for exchange. 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 On Jan 3, 2013, at 3:22 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: For the past month or so my battery hasn't been holding a charge very well. It's 8 plus years old so I figured it was failing plus I had to use a booster pack to start it up yesterday. So anyway, I bought a new battery and installed it today. I then drove up to Maine from Boston and at the end of the trip noticed that the instrument cluster lights were dim. I then noticed that the headlights were also dim. Duh, it's a failed alternator. My old battery was probably just fine! Shoulda performed a load test! Time to call the Q. Sent from my iPhone ___ 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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It would have crapped out in a cold spell anyway, now you (will) have both new. --R On 1/3/13 6:22 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: For the past month or so my battery hasn't been holding a charge very well. It's 8 plus years old so I figured it was failing plus I had to use a booster pack to start it up yesterday. So anyway, I bought a new battery and installed it today. I then drove up to Maine from Boston and at the end of the trip noticed that the instrument cluster lights were dim. I then noticed that the headlights were also dim. Duh, it's a failed alternator. My old battery was probably just fine! Shoulda performed a load test! Time to call the Q. Sent from my iPhone ___ 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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On Thu, 3 Jan 2013 18:22:01 -0500 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Time to call the Q. Yup, 1-800-741-5252. Craig ___ 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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Trying to nurse a battery beyond 7 years is somewhat like trying to nurse that sticking/finiky master switch into turning when you need it most, isn't? Wilton - Original Message - From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 6:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes. Not really. The battery was probably on its last legs anyway. Figure 5-7 year life for a battery. Prorated warranty covers five years and the last two are gravy if it lives that long. At least that is the life cycle I am getting out of my cars for the most part. Eight years is a long in the tooth battery and ready for exchange. 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 On Jan 3, 2013, at 3:22 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: For the past month or so my battery hasn't been holding a charge very well. It's 8 plus years old so I figured it was failing plus I had to use a booster pack to start it up yesterday. So anyway, I bought a new battery and installed it today. I then drove up to Maine from Boston and at the end of the trip noticed that the instrument cluster lights were dim. I then noticed that the headlights were also dim. Duh, it's a failed alternator. My old battery was probably just fine! Shoulda performed a load test! Time to call the Q. Sent from my iPhone ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes.
Well I guess I don't feel as much of an idiot then:) Sent from my iPhone On Jan 3, 2013, at 7:30 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Trying to nurse a battery beyond 7 years is somewhat like trying to nurse that sticking/finiky master switch into turning when you need it most, isn't? Wilton - Original Message - From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 6:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes. Not really. The battery was probably on its last legs anyway. Figure 5-7 year life for a battery. Prorated warranty covers five years and the last two are gravy if it lives that long. At least that is the life cycle I am getting out of my cars for the most part. Eight years is a long in the tooth battery and ready for exchange. 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 On Jan 3, 2013, at 3:22 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: For the past month or so my battery hasn't been holding a charge very well. It's 8 plus years old so I figured it was failing plus I had to use a booster pack to start it up yesterday. So anyway, I bought a new battery and installed it today. I then drove up to Maine from Boston and at the end of the trip noticed that the instrument cluster lights were dim. I then noticed that the headlights were also dim. Duh, it's a failed alternator. My old battery was probably just fine! Shoulda performed a load test! Time to call the Q. Sent from my iPhone ___ 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
