Last week, my 190E clutch release bearing noise changed from a 'a bit
squeaky in the morning' to a full-blooded scream every time I changed gear
I suspected that the bearing had seized-up
Here's what my local MB dealer found when they changed the whole clutch -
sorry for the appalling picture
On Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at 05:54 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
On the way to work this morning in heavy stop and go traffic the temp
gauge on the 190D dropped to 60C. Heater output dropped
correspondingly.
Seems to me like I've got a sticky thermostat. That stinks, its a
new thermostat
Johnny wrote, .may take more effort to modify system than running new
wire.
But I didn't know that 'til Marshall 'splained the timer.
Wilton
On 2/15/06 7:14 PM, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Somewhere in OK. Show up and don't embarrass yourself so bad that you won't
want to go again next year (or something like that). Bring coveralls and
hand cleaner so you can help Kaleb dismantle some old MB. Watch out for
Regina (if you
Yea, Donald. You can drive a gasser -- Mitch had one last year. Just don't
pass out any business cards, ok?
On 2/15/06, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Chris Wrote:
0kieQ is a blast - everyone on the list is invited to get together at
the moderators place in Claremore, OK and we do
That was the Great Archaic Server Giveaway -- only individuals named Don
were allowed to haul away a server. In the end, OK Don ended up with
everything anyway.
On 2/15/06, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
One of the first things goiing on Saturday morning was all the Linux
people
On Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at 08:11 PM, R A Bennell wrote:
Anything else I should have on hand? I have never had an injector out
so I
have very little idea as to what I have to do. Car is in the garage
under
the cover since November 1 and its cold here right now so I don't plan
to
look
On Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at 06:32 PM, V Layton wrote:
I just got a call from a client with a problem I've NEVER, EVER heard
of
(until now)
I wonder if they ever gave it a shot of ether with the new GPs in.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
I didn't drive the longest distance, but did hold the record for the most
hours w/out sleep while attending. (Was up all day after having about four
hours sleep the previous night, then drove thru the night to OkieLand, and
then did the OkieQ -- all w/out my head hitting a pillow. That is why I
And Luther even fell in love!
On 2/15/06, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
oh and the food spread was AWESOME!!!
--
1977 240D
1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed
1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle
http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
On Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at 07:08 PM, wilton strickland wrote:
Johnny wrote, .may take more effort to modify system than running
new
wire.
But I didn't know that 'til Marshall 'splained the timer.
Wilton
I'm sure you'll come up with something.
Johnny B.
I Mac
Ah, well *I* needed a vehicle that I could:
a) deposit wet/sandy german shepherd in.
b) allow very bright wet german shepherd to pull up door locks with
her teeth (how she learned that trick I don't know).
c) I would not freak if red neck in truck backs into it in the snowy/
icy parking lot.
Looks like its going to be either june 17 or 24. That was the 2 dates
approved by SWMBO. I was planning on posting someting to see which
would work better for folks. Better speak up now, ASAP, will be setting
the date by the end of the week, if not sooner.
Bob Rentfro wrote:
Hey Kaleb
you failed, BT
Dave Wakin wrote:
I know I am setting myself up for the ol pass or fail response, but I wanted
to make sure my new email address works. Feel free to BZZ
Dave W
___
http://www.striplin.net
For new parts see official list
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Lets all join together in praising the great Gabriel.
Dave Wakin wrote:
Looks like I passed...
Guess as long as my email doesn't contain Gabriel in it, Kaleb lets it
through.
Still trying to figure out, since Gabriel was sooo smart, why he would
Its in Claremore, OK, a weekend full of festivities. You must pay me
$17k to attend :)
MICHAEL ESH wrote:
What and where is Okie Q? And what are the stipulations if any on attending?
- Original Message -
From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL
As far as I know, either date works equally well for me. Going to bring Gene
again, Debbie, and hopefully the other brother, Jeff, better known as my
mechanic.
of course gas filled, uhh, driving lawyers can come
Donald Snook wrote:
Chris Wrote:
0kieQ is a blast - everyone on the list is invited to get together at
the moderators place in Claremore, OK and we do Benz related stuff and
non benz related stuff (although the beer I brought was
yea, darn it, I never did get a computer out of that deal. Somehow I got
screwed.
Christopher McCann wrote:
of course! We are a very diverse group. Seriously, all kinds of different
people. One of the first things goiing on Saturday morning was all the Linux
people unloading computers
wont pull up for me. I have a 240D with that problem.
Howard Fulford wrote:
Last week, my 190E clutch release bearing noise changed from a 'a bit
squeaky in the morning' to a full-blooded scream every time I changed gear
I suspected that the bearing had seized-up
Here's what my local MB
Then dont bother showing up derail.
George Gregory wrote:
On 2/15/06 7:14 PM, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Somewhere in OK. Show up and don't embarrass yourself so bad that you won't
want to go again next year (or something like that). Bring coveralls and
hand cleaner so you can
so how is it going to be this year, if you show up? Did your nefew or
whoever buy that 400E?
LT Don wrote:
I didn't drive the longest distance, but did hold the record for the most
hours w/out sleep while attending. (Was up all day after having about four
hours sleep the previous night, then
Has he ever? Ok, maybe at #1, the one that had to miss.
On 2/15/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Then dont bother showing up derail.
--
1977 240D
1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed
1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle
http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Open Season in Texas
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250
http://www.striplin.net
-- next part --
A non-text attachment was
Fed Ex just left me a wonderful package. Inside were all the little
bits Rusty sent so that Gump could be back on the road. I think I will
spend the frozen day tomorrow installing the pan. I did have one
problem. For some reason I am not able to get the drain plug that came
with the pan
Nope. Guy decided to hang on to it, I think. He is still watching the
ForSale stuff in the DSM Register, waiting for that perfect Benz to fall
into his lap.
On 2/15/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
so how is it going to be this year, if you show up? Did your nefew or
whoever buy
He showed up at the first one I think, ate everything in site. Then a
couple of years later after that wizbanned thing he just complained how
the okieq sucked at toads event was great. I guess thats true if you
like to stand around and drink beer and eat brauts. Fortunatly, we have
a much
oh boy.
LT Don wrote:
Actually, if I remember correctly, you didn't for a few weeks after the Q.
I will bring you a built Linux system if you have something to offer in
trade.
On 2/15/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
yea, darn it, I never did get a computer out of that deal.
I have a nice euro 280SE
LT Don wrote:
Nope. Guy decided to hang on to it, I think. He is still watching the
ForSale stuff in the DSM Register, waiting for that perfect Benz to fall
into his lap.
On 2/15/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
so how is it going to be this year, if
I have never heard of this with the smaller GPs. In 93 when we were moving
from HI to IA we were driving the diesel escort and the 200D (OM 621) from
Seattle to IA. Both were fully loaded/overloaded. Going over the
mountains somewhere, I had the guts of a GP blow out. It was weird as all
I'm surprised Bill hasn't done a vince foster on her already! YUK!
At 07:17 PM 2/15/2006, you wrote:
Open Season in Texas
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D,
Howdy -
I'm going to buy the 300D I wrote for your opinion about. I considered
buying Donald Snook's but dragged my feet and missed out. This one seems
very nice and sounds like it'll be head shoulders above my 240D - it'll be
for my wife to commute to work in - 55 mi each way. We'll need
spare fuses, bottle of diesel purge, pantyhose to tie together a split
radiator hose...that's all i can think of.
On 2/15/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Howdy -
I'm going to buy the 300D I wrote for your opinion about. I considered
buying Donald Snook's but dragged my feet
My 190D had the same problem rust-wise. Muffler shops I contacted
weren't
interested in repairing, said it would be too expensive. Told me that a
new pipe was available and quoted that price at something like $200
installed.
This would be a drop-off kind of proposition, they'd do it I'm
sure.
Is it the challenge of getting it to multi-task?
For me, absolutely!
-- Jim
See? You shoulda bought my 220 with a good pan and plenty of spare parts to
keep Gumpy going for a while!
Actually, I've begun diagnosing the no start problem with this new-to-me
220D. The VC is off now so I'll be able to tell if the valves are opening
and closing as they should.
Kevin in
Marshall, thanks for your input. There certainly could be other
factors. I had changed glow plugs, timing chain, valve seals, fuel
filters, battery, starter and probably a few other things with no
change. Many of these were changed for other reasons, but some were
changed to chase the
I got 32mpg at 75-80 on my last 200 mile trip in the '90 300D 2.5
turbo. I think my 300SDL might be a little quiter, but not much. It is
MUCH faster than the 240D, and considerably quiter. The 300D 2.5 is
the ONLY diesel that my wife likes, FWIW ---
On 2/15/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The oil coming out is a concern. I would speculate that it could be diesel
fuel mixing with carbon and looking black like motor oil. If it is motor
oil indeed, then there is a serious problem. crack, hole in piston or a
really bad score on the cylinder. Diesel fuel mixed with carbon soot is
Stop by next time you're in this neck of the woods, and I'll give you one ---
On 2/15/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
yea, darn it, I never did get a computer out of that deal. Somehow I got
screwed.
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'90 300D 243K, Rattled
'87 300SDL 290K, Limo
Loren Faeth wrote:
Marshall, thanks for your input. There certainly could be other
factors. I had changed glow plugs, timing chain, valve seals, fuel
filters, battery, starter and probably a few other things with no
change. Many of these were changed for other reasons, but some were
Curt Raymond wrote:
On the way to work this morning in heavy stop and go traffic the temp gauge on
the 190D dropped to 60C. Heater output dropped correspondingly.
Seems to me like I've got a sticky thermostat. That stinks, its a new
thermostat last month. What kind of stuff could make a
The Seattle ArchDiocese has a scrip program where the schools get a cut
of the store gift cards sold. They recently decided that Wally World
and Sam's was bad for God and the world and will no longer do business
there. Wonder if enough church elders decided Wally was bad, if it
would impact
This end of the Rockies Dems are in turmoil because they can not get
solidarity, just devolving into a splintered mess. I doubt any Clinton
will be headed to the White House until Chelsea marries a Republican
On Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at 07:06 PM, LT Don wrote:
Mom told me several
I'll have to pass - we'll either be in CO or returning ---
On 2/15/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Looks like its going to be either june 17 or 24. That was the 2 dates
approved by SWMBO. I was planning on posting someting to see which
would work better for folks. Better
I have a partially filled five gallon container of what appears to be vegetable
oil. I also have an 82 240D.
Questions:
1. Assuming it is a reasonably warm day, can I run this through the engine
straight? I am thinking of putting it into a gas can under the hood, and
having it sucked out of
Jerry Herrman wrote:
I have a partially filled five gallon container of what appears to be vegetable
oil. I also have an 82 240D.
Questions:
1. Assuming it is a reasonably warm day, can I run this through the engine straight? I
am thinking of putting it into a gas can under the hood, and
Fuel return lines love to give up the ghost at the most inopportune moments.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (210k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K)
OK Don wrote:
i had to replace a pan in my 220D - years ago, and I seem to remember
that the original pan had the large drain bolt with the hex key, and
the new one had the smaller bolt -- don't remember how I got the new
bolt though --
I replaced the original pan because someone had cross
Marshall Booth wrote:
More than a few Mercedes engines came with DIFFERENT sized drain plugs
(M-14 or M-12) and the only way to tell is look and measure them. I've
had 601 engines with both sized plugs, but I believe that OM61x engines
all have M-12 plugs.
Marshall
Meant to say all RECENT
1. There is a place on the back right side of the car, a little door
with a round thing behind it. Open the door, twist the round thing off,
and pour the oil into the hole there, unless #3 is operative. Then put
the round thing back on and close the door then drive the car.
2. When diesel
Hey look, he replied twice to an unsubjected post.
--R
Marshall Booth wrote:
Marshall Booth wrote:
More than a few Mercedes engines came with DIFFERENT sized drain plugs
(M-14 or M-12) and the only way to tell is look and measure them. I've
had 601 engines with both sized plugs, but I
Just confused why I am not able to make the bolt fit. I guess I can
find one at NAPA (plug) since I would like to get her running sooner
rather than letting the present cold spell stop her and freeze her guts.
If I had taken lil' sis off your hands, then what would you be doing?
What kind
yep, that huge drain plug is what ripped out of Gump. Must have been
some goon in SF pulled the wrong size plug for the package that Rusty
had sent out. I know it was not a mistake on his end.
On Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at 08:05 PM, OK Don wrote:
i had to replace a pan in my 220D -
So it could just be a parts pull issue and there is a chance I get
another pan and this bolt will fit. The way I drive, that might just
happen
On Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at 08:20 PM, Marshall Booth wrote:
OK Don wrote:
i had to replace a pan in my 220D - years ago, and I seem to
Can't remember who has the Unimog, Jim Cathey perhaps?
Anyway, I know of one in the CA Central Valley at an MB shop and he
needs some info and might even sell it.
Any particular Unimog List out there I could pass on to my friend?
Thanks in advance,
--
John Freer
Palm Springs, CA
1992 500 SEL
Hey look, he replied twice to an unsubjected post.
--R
Marshall Booth wrote:
Marshall Booth wrote:
oh boy you did it now!
collins
1985 500 sec
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/usgwagen/?yguid=218094389
___
GG
St. Louis - Cincinnati
1997 SL500
http://homepage.mac.com/deneals/SL500.htm
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Desert Rat
Sent: Wednesday, February
This one has lots of friendly people, not like this collection of ratbags
and their old heaps:-)
http://www.mogmsgexch.com/
Hendrik
82 U1300L
- Original Message -
From: Desert Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 3:31 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Unimog
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 2:21 PM
To: Weekly Highway Diesel Prices
Subject: Today's Diesel Prices
** ** **
I had some cold starting issues as well prior to my change, including
rough idle at cold startup and the IP seeming to lose its prime. (Air
bleed cranking procedure)
However, Dr. Booth is the expert here.
-j.
My opinions below:
On 2/15/06, Jerry Herrman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have a partially filled five gallon container of what appears to be
vegetable oil. I also have an 82 240D.
Umm... it appears to be veg oil? You might want to be sure. Though, if
it will burn, chances are your Benz will
Lt. Don wrote:
Yea, Donald. You can drive a gasser -- Mitch had one last year. Just
don't pass out any business cards, ok?
No problem. Most of my work is representing insurance companies. After
all the wrecked benzes in this group (and the insurance companies trying
to give you nothing
Is the oil used or unused? Are you sure it is veg oil?
If the answer is unused and yes AND you are not too anal about your car
(I did this kind of stuff with my rusty 240D, but would never do it to my
300SD or 300TD), then go right ahead. I am probably most remembered on this
list for
This is my favorite mog group
http://tx4x4.com/mailman/options/mog_tx4x4.com
Bob DuPuy
On 2/16/06, Desert Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Can't remember who has the Unimog, Jim Cathey perhaps?
Anyway, I know of one in the CA Central Valley at an MB shop and he
needs some info and might even
Meanwhile, I'll plug charger into cig lighter.
Wilton
So... are Snapper Mowers still sold at Wal Mart?
On 2/15/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The Seattle ArchDiocese has a scrip program where the schools get a cut
of the store gift cards sold. They recently decided that Wally World
and Sam's was bad for God and the world and will no
picked some of this up as a result of the groaning door thread - the 87 300TD
has some groaning doors.
What else is this good for? Any hinges? the locks that hold down the hood?
throttle linkages? door lock mechanisms?
I know the sunroof rails have their own MB juice (gleitungspaste)
Some of this info might be in the manual, but I keep forgetting to check and
haven't had a chance to read it yet (I AM a manual reader, just takes some
time to get to it).
There is a motor that, once the door is more or less closed, pulls the door
in and engages the lock - nice, but up
It is possible that the copper seals had leaked too. As to the o-ring
situation, This pump has leaked off and on for quite a while. (years) One
thing i do know from experience is that it IS possible to have air leak
through both rubber hoses and through rusty areas on steel lined under
http://www.schwag.org/~marmelmm/Images/OkieQ2005/
kayoooh @ gmail wrote:
Is there a link to those pictures!?
Omar.
Message: 12
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:41:14 +
From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tentative Okie Q dates?
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
no, he doesnt repond to UNSIGNED posts. I dont think he has a rule
about no subject, but I could be wrong.
Rich Thomas wrote:
Hey look, he replied twice to an unsubjected post.
--R
Marshall Booth wrote:
Marshall Booth wrote:
More than a few Mercedes engines came with DIFFERENT sized
Some one said:
I would vote for the gasoline being introduced at some point theory
someone suggested.
FWIW, I put 4 gals of gas into my westy 1.6TD because some station in
Ohio used GREEN handles for regular. Just topped it off the rest of
the way with diesel, and noticed no difference
..of specials. Good through end of February 2006.
002 094 04 04 air filter OM617 1979 to 1985 turbo only $11.75
617 180 00 09 oil filter OM616/OM617 1977 to 1985 $6.75
001 477 79 01 in line fuel filter OM616/OM617 1977 to 1985 $1.90
002 092 05 01 spin on fuel filter OM616/OM617 1977 to 1985
How hard is this to do on the 617's?
~
~I have no idea if I have defined a test for delivery valve seal
~leakage. All I can say is that if you have a diesel that is 15-20 years
~old and the IP o-rings have not been replaced, I highly recommend changing
~the o-rings, copper seals and springs.
Also, you MUST mention this spam to get these prices.
-Original Message-
From: Rusty Cullens [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:47 AM
To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; 'JabbaHursty'
Subject: One more batch...
..of specials. Good through end of
There is a motor that, once the door is more or less closed, pulls
the door in and engages the lock - nice, but up there with 87 zone
climate control, IMO. It does the same when you unlock.
A door motor? In an 87 124? News to me.
NOW, here's my question, the door doesn't stay
The only way any gasoline was in my 200D was if the distributor or tank
truck mixed some in. I won't say that was impossible, but I noticed
nothing unusual about the way the engine was running when the plug
blew. If there was enough gasoline to cause a glow plug to blow, I'd guess
there'd be
It's perfect for any locations where it might be exposed to water/moisture
as it tends to stay in place.
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D)
A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net
For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
Weber Carb Stuff
Bad struts. BTDT.
PITA to do, but well worth having an operational door. And, it will last
another 18 years.
___
GG STILL WISH I HAD MY 87 300TD
St. Louis - Cincinnati
1997 SL500
http://homepage.mac.com/deneals/SL500.htm
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL
Any deals on a case of SPAM, Rusty?
On 2/16/06, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Also, you MUST mention this spam to get these prices.
-Original Message-
From: Rusty Cullens [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:47 AM
To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; '[EMAIL
Sure. $1.99 a can.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 11:29 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] FW: One more batch...
Any deals on a case of SPAM, Rusty?
On 2/16/06, Rusty
How about a special on that new LubroMoly oil addative?
~Any deals on a case of SPAM, Rusty?
~
~
~On 2/16/06, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
~
~ Also, you MUST mention this spam to get these prices.
~
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (230,xxx kmi)
'82 300CD (158,222 kmi)
'90
Ok, $6.95 a can.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Luther Gulseth
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 11:47 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] FW: One more batch...
How about a special on that new LubroMoly oil addative?
~Any deals
went to FAPS and picked up a 12 1.25 plug for the pan. Took the pan
with me. That fit, so the one that came was 14. Will hold onto the
large one in case I get a pan with a large hole.
On Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at 08:46 PM, redghost wrote:
yep, that huge drain plug is what ripped
So on the way home after about 20 miles the thermostat seemed to cure itself.
Today on the way to work it was fine...
Definately gonna flush the coolant and put in a new thermostat.
-Curt
Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 19:18:48 -0500
From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
I understand totally. My wife drives an Avalon but would like a Mercedes
too.
Randy B
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 4:06 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D
Then it'll just have to try harder.
Are you sure it isn't just nostalgia? Often we remember things better than
they were?
Randy B
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of George Gregory
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 4:34 PM
To: Mercedes
17 years? Since 1989, our 1983 300TD has needed to have the struts replaced
TWICE and I need to do it again. They seem to last around 5-6 years at
best. It's not that difficult a job but you will need a torx socket wrench
to R/R the bolts that secure the struts to the roof and a long 2X4 to
Yours last less time because of your proximity to the atmospheric pollution
coming out of DC
At 01:32 PM 2/16/2006, you wrote:
17 years? Since 1989, our 1983 300TD has needed to have the struts replaced
TWICE and I need to do it again. They seem to last around 5-6 years at
best. It's not
Flying out tomorrow (if temps are not too low to fly) to retrieve the 240D.
Will be flying into Phoenix, speding some time there, then head down to
Tucson where the auto awaits. Will be driving around, enjoying a little
vacation in my home town, and then will drive back to MN, with grease gun
so you remove the headliner and there they are?
Chris
andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 17 years? Since 1989, our 1983
300TD has needed to have the struts replaced
TWICE and I need to do it again. They seem to last around 5-6 years at
best. It's not that difficult a job but you
Wasn't that the reason why you needed a new pan in the first place? (a large
hole?)
Randy B
-Original Message-
Will hold onto the large one in case I get a pan with a large hole.
Brian,
If you've got any time in Phoenix, please let me know... We might be
able to round up a few Benzers and have a minilistfest.
I'm only 30 minutes from Sky Harbor...
Let me know,
Chuck
Phoenix, AZ
Cell - 480-710-0898
On Feb 16, 2006, at 1:55 PM, Brian Chase wrote:
Flying out
I recently purchased some of the late model 124 lower body panel
cladding, and foolishly thought these were like those found on my
Vanagon--just tacked on for show. Turns out they're integral to
sealing the lower parts of the doors. I then found much to my chagrin
that I needed to purchase the
How about a few wraps of some sort of shrink wrap around the cracked boot to
keep the grease in until you get a chance to fix it? Sounds wierd but it
might work. Things like tape probably wouldn't work well as the sticky may
not handle the grease but shrink wrap might be ok and especially if
Chris,
Once you remove the plastic roof moulding and rear speakers, IIRC, you'll
see that the headliner neatly hangs by a dowel or maybe one on each side.
Just slip it or them off their brackets and the rear 2' approx. of the
headliner drops down. You can then gain access to tackle the front end
Thanks, Andrew. I think I can tackle this one myself without t much trouble.
Chris
andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris,
Once you remove the plastic roof moulding and rear speakers, IIRC, you'll
see that the headliner neatly hangs by a dowel or maybe one on each side.
Just
Hmm, I never patched mine. It was ripped when I got it and it lasted
probably 10K miles before it started making noise...
Levi (:
On 2/16/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Thursday, February 16, 2006, at 06:21 PM, R A Bennell wrote:
How about a few wraps of some sort of shrink
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While I thought I wanted the 300D I found in NJ, we went by and looked at a
91 300D with only 99k miles. Wanted my wife to see one in person. Since it
had a price of $1 I passed as this was more than I wanted to pay. It
drove and looked very nice and best of
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