Re: [MBZ] Brake Caliper - 78 240D

Excellent suggestion! - I changed the hoses a few years ago - probably 50k miles. Hopefully they last longer than that?\ Will check them though - and probably rebuild the caliper just in case. Thx gang! https://www.nrahq.org/nrabonus/accept-membership.asp Free 1 year NRA membership to

Re: [MBZ] Who knew you could squeeze an American V-8 into a 201?

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[MBZ] 2004 Sprinter - $4000

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Re: [MBZ] Time to saddle up the SDL

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[MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D

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Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D

Has anyone replaced coil springs once? I am trying to see if I could do it myself on a 300D, 1981. Not too long ago, I replaced the shocks with I've had them out (in the rear) as part of a differential swap on a 123. You don't need a spring compressor for that end. I think you do on the

[MBZ] Photographer of the year

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Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D

Here you go. http://www.constructivity.net/rebuilding_a_79_300td.htm I would check all the rubber bits first, alignment, etc., -- not sure that springs get soft. --R Jim Cathey wrote: Has anyone replaced coil springs once? I am trying to see if I could do it myself on a 300D, 1981. Not

Re: [MBZ] 560SEL water pump suggestion

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Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D

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Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D

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Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D

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Re: [MBZ] Almost an ex-dieseler

Why not replace them while you are there. Also check that the turbo boost sensor line is open, clear and connected without any cracks in it all the way to the IP. Manfred Date: Tue, 12 May 2009 18:21:44 -0700 From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Almost an

Re: [MBZ] Brake Caliper - 78 240D

No first try taking the bleeder valve out all the way and make sure the passage through it is clear. Pump just a bit of fluid through without it in there. If the fluid flows nice without it in there then everything is good. If the fluid still doesn't flow well then go to the hose. Easiest

Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D

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Re: [MBZ] Who knew you could squeeze an American V-8 into a, 201?

I'd go with the newer I6 and the auto tranny that comes with it probably a version of the 4L80E. Should have more power, better fuel injection and the computer is wired right on the engine. If you want smaller there is also a 4 cyl version. Manfred Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 13:50:02 +

Re: [MBZ] Who knew you could squeeze an American V-8 into a, 201?

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Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D

I am nearly finished rebuilding the front end on my '77 240d and, yes it can be done by someone with some mechanical ability but GET THE CORRECT SPRING COMPRESSOR. I used a cheap Chinese set and I would not recommend that for any sane person, it added hours to the job and made it much more

[MBZ] Fuel Leak 1995 E300 Diesel

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Re: [MBZ] Fuel Leak 1995 E300 Diesel

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[MBZ] need some 300td parts

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Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D

At 02:44 PM 5/13/2009, you wrote: You should also examine the bushings in the rear control arms, they do go bad and you get massive torque steer and cross-wind response you should not have. Completely independent of the shocks or springs. As was mentioned earlier, the subframe mounts can do

Re: [MBZ] need some 300td parts

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Re: [MBZ] need some 300td parts

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Re: [MBZ] need some 300td parts

Rick Hawkins Java wrote: I'm looking for a couple of things for one of my 300td cars, a 1982. I'm looking for a used suspension pull rod .this is the adjustable ball jointed link that connects the self leveling suspension valve to the torsion bar under the back of the car. Mine

Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D

The shocks I installed are heavy duty Bilsteins. Well, now I feel stupid because I just realized looking back at my order from the online store (http://www.autopartswarehouse.com) that they sent me or it was my mistake, mixing the ref. number, comfort shocks for the front and the intended

[MBZ] Wheel bearings

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Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D

the first problem is your did not order them from Rusty. P. Prud'homme wrote: Thank you for your help. Much appreciated. Springs only sag, they don't change rate all that much. A wallowy ride is more likely to be bad (or missing) rear sway bar links, bad bushings, or bad from control arm

[MBZ] wacko needs this

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Re: [MBZ] Photographer of the year

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Re: [MBZ] Photographer of the year

Too bad he doesn't have buyer must pay in full before viewing car. Hendrik Fay wrote: Hey, at least it is the right way up:) Hendrik Rich Thomas wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1168142086.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D

Subframe bushings, differential mount, etc., etc. Lots of rubber bits contribute to the stability of the car. It's highly unlikely that the springs are bad. The first thing to do is check ride height - that tells all. Dan --- On Wed, 5/13/09, Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D

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[MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

Might be time to look at new pads for the 124.090 as the light is starting to flicker. If I can I want to put some pads in there that don't get as dusty as the standard variety, anyone have any experience with this? There is this mob in Oz flogging Intima brand

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Leak 1995 E300 Diesel

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Congratulations! Happy birthday! In a flash, it'll be 75. ;))) Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 4:17 AM Subject: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE Might be time

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Leak 1995 E300 Diesel

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Re: [MBZ] OM 617 vacuum pump rebuild howto

I rebuilt the vacuum pump on my son's 240D today, Thanks Rich for the link and the tips! The 6 wobble extension on a short ratchet was right on the money! I have actually done this job before on my wife's 300TD, but was unable to find the plywood jig that I used to bolt the pump to. I decided

[MBZ] Branson keeps the FAA out

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Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings cont...

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[MBZ] 1980 300D Reverse Slipping

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Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

I replaced my front pads on my 91 300D 2.5T recently with a set of Jurids bought from Rusty for roughly $53. Included with the 4 pads was new caliper bolts and new pad wear indicators. So far they seem to leave little dust and do not squeak. Very happy so far - LarryT

Re: [MBZ] Brake Caliper - 78 240D

Hey Manfred - good suggestion. Actually, I may have a couple of the special Bleed Screws that (I think) are 1-way drain valves. Have never tried them but now is a good chance. Thx for reminding me about the bleed screws - LarryT https://www.nrahq.org/nrabonus/accept-membership.asp Free 1

Re: [MBZ] Branson keeps the FAA out

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Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Reverse Slipping

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Re: [MBZ] Time to saddle up the SDL

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Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings cont...

are the bearing races in the hub replaceable or would I need a new hub? If you can get them out, they're replaceable. An old farmer's trick is to arc-weld a bead across the face of the race. When it cools it contracts, reducing the diameter of the race slightly. Repeat as necessary. Only if

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Replacing coil springs, 300D

the car appears low in the back. If it rides low, and it's squirrely, I'd suspect all the rubber bits first. Bushings, subframe mounts, differential mount, spring pads, etc. Rubber is somewhat more prone to wear out than spring steel. Spring problems are the _last_ thing you should suspect.

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Leak 1995 E300 Diesel

they also replaced delivery valve seals. I am not sure what these are or how they would be serviced. The service report said that all (6) were replaced. They're in the injection pump. Right on top of it where the pipes bolt on. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] wacko needs this

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[MBZ] 560 SEL shifting

So, anybody have any ideas about why the SEL will not shift out of first gear unless you lift off the throttle? (Only above about 25 MPH.) It's not the kickdown switch, as it operates if you toe it, as does the side-gate switch in the shifter. I changed the ATF this morning, pan and torque

Re: [MBZ] Branson keeps the FAA out

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[MBZ] Turn signal weirdness?

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[MBZ] Building a saleproof car

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Re: [MBZ] Branson keeps the FAA out

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[MBZ] OT: inexpensive video security setup

Does anyone know how to set up a cheap video security system that would record from 2-3 (cheap) cameras to a hard drive using Linux, mac, or winders on a older box? I'd like it to either automatically overwrite older files, or shift from drive to drive as space fills up, but realize that

[MBZ] C280 ign problem

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[MBZ] 107 door panel RR

The next project is the driver door window in daughter's SL. the glass falls rearward, so I am hoping the back track just came unbolted. I tried one to take off a 107 panel and damaged it in the process. (not this car) Anyone know if this is a press-in clip liner like the older cars, or a

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings cont...

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Re: [MBZ] Time to saddle up the SDL

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Re: [MBZ] 107 door panel RR

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Re: [MBZ] OT: inexpensive video security setup

I think you can buy a board to hook up multiple cams. I looked at motion detector camera software, the only free one was a Linux pkg but it seemed fairly limited to one or two types of cheap web cams. Others for winders were like $25, just google for them and a bunch will pop up. --R Loren

Re: [MBZ] Turn signal weirdness?

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Re: [MBZ] 107 door panel RR

know if this is a press-in clip liner like the older cars, or a hook type, like a 124? I think they are press-in spring clips. I seem to remember something was weird with the armrest. Press clips, just like the bottom of a 123 or 115. I use a butter knife, or a putty knife if I can't find

Re: [MBZ] Building a saleproof car

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Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL shifting

the control cable is out of adjustment. Jim Cathey wrote: So, anybody have any ideas about why the SEL will not shift out of first gear unless you lift off the throttle? (Only above about 25 MPH.) It's not the kickdown switch, as it operates if you toe it, as does the side-gate switch in the

Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

Ummmnh aaah thanks for that Wilton, I am worried about 50 now :((( Hendrik who might have to have some amber fluid to forget about 40 and think he is 20 again WILTON wrote: Congratulations! Happy birthday! In a flash, it'll be 75. ;))) Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

i've been using the akebono euro ceramics for the past few years and really like them overall. not dusty at all. long wearing. good stopping. no drawbacks other than they cost more than your traditional textar/pagid/jurid soft organic pads. generally i will use the akebono for the fronts of