Re: [MBZ] Sadie

2010-11-02 Thread Allan Streib
One thing I've noticed, is that a Mercedes that's accurately described and fairly priced tends to sell quickly. If you ever see one on the market for months, or continually being re-listed, it's either overpriced or something is wrong that has not been disclosed. Allan On Mon, 01 Nov 2010

Re: [MBZ] FS MY 82 300SD $500, DES MOINES

2010-11-02 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 6:38 PM, Dan Weeks theprofil...@dwx.com wrote: Volks: It's time to sell Sadie, my beloved SD, which I've had for 7 years and 80k miles. What a classy color combination! Seems like a fantastic deal and I'm sure she'll sell quickly. I'd buy her if you were on the West

Re: [MBZ] W123 - 240D - Engine heater plug

2010-11-02 Thread Curt Raymond
U, no. BTDT got the t-shirt. At -10F a 616 is iffy, at -20F it will not start Mobil 1 be dammed. That was with my '83 240D, the starter just can't spin the engine fast enough long enough to start at that temp. 60x engine is a whole different story. -Curt Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 20:00:32

Re: [MBZ] W123 - 240D - Engine heater plug

2010-11-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: U, no. BTDT got the t-shirt. At -10F a 616 is iffy, at -20F it will not start Mobil 1 be dammed. That was with my '83 240D, the starter just can't spin the engine fast enough long enough to start at that temp. Did you ever try the hair dryer in the intake trick?

Re: [MBZ] W123 - 240D - Engine heater plug

2010-11-02 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
I took the block plug out of my 220D with an 18 1/2 drive breaker bar and a six foot cheater bar. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 1, 2010, at 10:07 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: That oughta work. My Indy reports using an air chisel from underneath. He says he had a customer who broke

[MBZ] 123 SLS pump leaking?

2010-11-02 Thread Fmiser
I'm loosing fluid. I just cleaned the pump and tank area, no evidence of leaks there. I don't see any evidence of leaks along the lines, at the valve, at the accumulators, or at the shocks. This is oil - not air. There should be a trace of it leaking! Unless it's leaking into the crank

Re: [MBZ] 123 SLS pump leaking?

2010-11-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Fmiser wrote: I'm loosing fluid. I just cleaned the pump and tank area, no evidence of leaks there. I don't see any evidence of leaks along the lines, at the valve, at the accumulators, or at the shocks. This is oil - not air. There should be a trace of it leaking! Unless it's leaking into

Re: [MBZ] 123 SLS pump leaking?

2010-11-02 Thread Frederick W Moir
Philip, et al. There is a rebuild kit available from Rusty for the 123 wagon pump. The pump can lose its' seals and get engine oil in the reservoir. So maybe it can leak the other way too? Ramblings of an idiot. Fred Moir Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. On 11/2/2010 6:38 PM, Fmiser wrote: I'm

[MBZ] Bench shop press

2010-11-02 Thread ned kleinhenz
The Inside Track at HF has a 6 Ton A-Frame Bench Shop Press for $50. Can something that that be rigged to press the bearings out of the hubs of a 124? Ned Kleinhenz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 123 SLS pump leaking?

2010-11-02 Thread Jim Cathey
Unless it's leaking into the crank case... Is that possible? Yes. I had one that did this. There is a shaft seal on the inside that can leak down into the timing chain vault. There is also a high-pressure front seal that can leak, but that one is kinda obvious! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] W123 - 240D - Engine heater plug

2010-11-02 Thread OK Don
The 617 in the '76 300D started great with M1 at -5, but would hardly crank with dino oil without the engine heater. ou are right - the 60x engines are a whole different story - great engines all around. On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 11:31 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: U, no. BTDT

Re: [MBZ] 123 SLS pump leaking?

2010-11-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
This sounds serious or perhaps fatal, or possibly even worse?.. *There is a shaft seal on the inside that can leak down into the timing chain vault.* On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 10:15 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Unless it's leaking into the crank case... Is that possible? Yes. I

[MBZ] vote today

2010-11-02 Thread Dieselhead
I would urge everyone to vote today. I suggest you choose Federal candidates who have read and will comply to the US constitution. I suggest you choose state and local candidates who have read and will comply to your state constitution. When in doubt, vote against the incumbent.