Re: [MBZ] Steering gear shaft leak on '83 300D....was: Test

I recently did it on my '82 300SD. The gearbox on your car is identical. Simple job.Lift car high enough to get under it. Make sure position of steering arm is marked. If not, mark it. Remove sterring arm with puller. Remove internal Circlip. Drill small hole (1/8) in to seal and screw in wood

Re: [MBZ] ACCII Talk (long)

Hi Jim, Thanks very useful stuff! Thanks! I have the vacuum and electrical schematic from the factory manual which is quite useful as well. Jaime On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 1:05 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: So I have some issue with the electrical part of the servo (like the

[MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

Are rear bumpers still available new or used? My 1984 300D had it's fall off yesterday. Michael Esh 231.894.5505 On Mar 9, 2011, at 8:59 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Not much activity today. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

They are PLENTIFUL used. I have a spare but it's for a 300TD wagon. I also have a decent front bumper. On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 8:11 AM, Mike Esh michael...@me.com wrote: Are rear bumpers still available new or used? My 1984 300D had it's fall off yesterday. Michael Esh 231.894.5505

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

Are rear bumpers still available new or used? My 1984 300D had it's fall off yesterday. Mine ('83) did that, it corroded under the glue. I put on a used one from the junkyard. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

Curt might have one from Hammie-he seems to be away this week. Also will one from a 123 coupe fit a sedan? Dwight Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 220K miles 1990 300D 2.5t 190K miles Wickford RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]

Re: [MBZ] Steering gear shaft leak on '83 300D....was: Test

Good job description! Should be no problem. Thanks, Hans. Gerry -- From: Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com I recently did it on my '82 300SD. The gearbox on your car is identical. Simple job.Lift car high enough to get under it. Make sure position of

[MBZ] K5 Blazer for Curt

http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/2251405149.html Not a diesel, but it looks like a good 'un otherwise. Note the keywords at the bottom of the ad in particular... Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

There are maybe 6 or 8 123s in the local knacker yard, a couple are Yankee comeyahs but the rest are probably good Suthrun cars. There was a coupe or two amongst them. Don't know what he would want for them, or what shipping would be, but if you're interested Max could go get one for you...

[MBZ] More car pr0n

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/03/show-and-display --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:

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

Rich, which yard is that? I'm busy looking for a used OM603 head #17 or later... maybe we (the OP and I) could work a swap of some kind? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC From: Rich

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 9:38 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Rich, which yard is that? I'm busy looking for a used OM603 head #17 or later... maybe we (the OP and I) could work a swap of some kind? Why not buy the dead 350SDL that Fred M. posted yesterday? The guy only

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

Looks like I can pick up one locally for 50.00 Thanks anyway. Michael Esh 231.894.5505 On Mar 10, 2011, at 12:38 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Rich, which yard is that? I'm busy looking for a used OM603 head #17 or later... maybe we (the OP and I) could work a swap of

Re: [MBZ] More car pr0n

Clean up on aisle 3 please Wow there is some crazy cars in there. -Rolf On 03/10/2011 12:35 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/03/show-and-display --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

Mike Esh wrote: Looks like I can pick up one locally for 50.00 Thanks anyway. Where? Do they have similar deals on W116/126 seats? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

Yes, working that angle with Fred. How do you figure shipping an entire non-running car from NE to SC would be a good deal? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC From: Alex Chamberlain

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

The item # I looked up is 230593805154. I asked if he had others for less money. Phone is906-322-0641. He is out of Rudyard, Mi Michael Esh 231.894.5505 On Mar 10, 2011, at 1:26 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Mike Esh wrote: Looks like I can pick up one locally for

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

Ravenel on 17 almost to, uh, Ravenel! --R On 3/10/2011 12:38 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Rich, which yard is that? I'm busy looking for a used OM603 head #17 or later... maybe we (the OP and I) could work a swap of some kind? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles '95 E300 280k

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

I may need a part that's unique to a 1985 300CD turbo coupe. Anyone parting one out? On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 11:02 AM, Dwight Giles Jr. degco...@cox.net wrote: Curt might have one from Hammie-he seems to be away this week. Also will one from a 123 coupe fit a sedan? Dwight Dwight Giles

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

I just talked him and he said he does have two 126's. Michael Esh 231.894.5505 On Mar 10, 2011, at 1:46 PM, Mike Esh michael...@me.com wrote: The item # I looked up is 230593805154. I asked if he had others for less money. Phone is906-322-0641. He is out of Rudyard, Mi

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

I need to make some time to go there. -Max From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thu, March 10, 2011 1:54:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test Ravenel on 17 almost to,

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 10:37 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Yes, working that angle with Fred. How do you figure shipping an entire non-running car from NE to SC would be a good deal? Depends what a good used late-revision 603 head with all the trimmings is worth to you, I

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

According to the insurance adjuster who settled my claim for the rear bumper of the wife's '79 300TD there are no new ones available and a like-new used is worth $1100!!! This was a few years ago, so maybe more now. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

OK, I'm with you on all of that except finding the time and place to deal with the carcass... Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

Mike Esh wrote: I just talked him and he said he does have two 126's. Say ya to da UP, eh! Somehow I lost track of the thread and thought he was selling 603 heads for $50, not w123 bumpers. I looked at his ebay listings, noticed he has a 300D 2.5 tranny for $100. Turns out it's got B2

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

On Thu, 10 Mar 2011 07:42 -0800, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Are rear bumpers still available new or used? My 1984 300D had it's fall off yesterday. Mine ('83) did that, it corroded under the glue. I put on a used one from the junkyard. I had the same thing happen to my

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

Rudyard, MI, in the UP; daughter graduated from high school there in '75. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mike Esh michael...@me.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 1:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test The item # I

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

Rusty - what is the price of a new OM603 head now? Last time I checked I think they were $1700? Hard to believe that a used head of unknown provenance will cost more than $1000. I bought one for $200 a couple years ago, but it didn't pass inspection (cracked). Very respectfully, /s/ Max

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

$1920.00 Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper

My '83 240D did that, I ran some screws though the bumper and its mounts, if I'd still had the trim strip it would have hidden the magic... -Curt Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:11:18 -0500 From: Mike Esh michael...@me.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 123 rear

Re: [MBZ] K5 Blazer for Curt

Zombie Hunter, Good Gas Mileage Good in this case apparently means good at using up gas... -Curt Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:18:19 -0800 From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] K5 Blazer for Curt Message-ID:    

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

Where I live Scrap It will come get the chassis for free and still pay the scrap weight. I'm sure they pay a low rate or cheat a bit but it seems like a good deal for getting rid of a car. In fact its one I'll be using this year for Hammie (RIP) the '83 240D. -Curt Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

I just ordered the 50.00 one. He will include the rubber pieces that go between shock and bumper. Shipping will be 33.00. Mike Michael Esh 231.894.5505 On Mar 10, 2011, at 2:38 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Mike Esh wrote: I just talked him and he said he does have two 126's.

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

Guy I have been getting parts from is parting out 78 CD. NA Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:58:48 To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Andrew is this your new 300TD?

Looks familiar. I called the owner and apparently it's been sitting in that Hopewell Junction shed for year(s)... Unclear wheether ist is roadworthy. It would be nice if someone could check it out for me. I'd offer a bribe if they did... On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 11:38 AM, Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] Just what is he selling here?

We don't even know what he is selling, has a picture of a pimped W124, an interior shot of a C124 and the description fits neither. Hendrik who is confused Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 1:14 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: 1994 E class 3.7L SUV?

[MBZ] Are their two size rear bumpers for the 123's?

My rear bumper fell off last week.  I just tried to fit one of my spares bumpers on to my 1984 300D and it is too narrow to fit on my car.  Where did this narrow bumper come from?   Michael Esh 220 Robinwood Drive Whitehall, MI 49461 michael...@mac.com (H) 231.894.5505 (Cell) 231.286.2344

[MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

I am looking for a used driveshaft for my 1987 300SDL. Can anyone assist me here? Thanks. Ralph '87 300SDL '84 300CD Brooskville, Fl, 34601 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] ACCII Talk (long)

Just to verify, this is the Chrysler servo system? When one of the vacuum pods under the dash leaked too much to actuate, the ACC in my '78 450SLC would default to full heat, IIRC. I never tried to fix it - so don't even know which pod it was (or how many might be more accurate). On Thu, Mar 10,

Re: [MBZ] Are their two size rear bumpers for the 123's?

This posted very late for some reason. I figured out I was trying to put the front bumper on the rear of the car. It does not work. Michael Esh 231.894.5505 On Mar 8, 2011, at 8:43 PM, Mike Esh michael...@mac.com wrote: My rear bumper fell off last week. I just tried to fit one of

[MBZ] Was ist 4Matic?

What in hell is a 4matic mercedes? I came up behind one today. 530 something or other 4matic. I've seen 4matics before, so it's nothing new and mysterious. Inquiring minds want to know. -Original Message- From: mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com Sent: Mar 10, 2011 2:00 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] Was ist 4Matic?

Automatic 4 wheel drive. Peter ___ 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:

Re: [MBZ] Are their two size rear bumpers for the 123's?

Please don't take offense, as this is something I might do, so... ROFLMAO! On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 9:22 PM, Mike Esh michael...@me.com wrote: This posted very late for some reason. I figured out I was trying to put the front bumper on the rear of the car. It does not work. Michael Esh

Re: [MBZ] Was ist 4Matic?

Robert Bigham edward_baldh...@earthlink.net writes: What in hell is a 4matic mercedes? A drain on your finances. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Can Someone Check Out A Car For Me In Atlanta?

Subject line says it all. Tired of looking at premium priced rust buckets. I can fix most things mechanical. Iron oxide is a different story. Rick Who lives in the heart of the rust belt.      

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

There was (is?) an SDL at the knackers nearby, don't know what year, are there differences? Maybe Max and I need to take a trip over there and check various things out. --R On 3/9/2011 8:12 AM, Ralph Robertson wrote: I am looking for a used driveshaft for my 1987 300SDL. Can anyone assist

Re: [MBZ] Are their two size rear bumpers for the 123's....yes and no?

You'd think that they have an arrow to indicate direction or at least an F or R stampeded on them. Anyway I reckon this one will make it to the okiebenz classic quotes section. However there are two types of bumpers used on the W123, one is the solid type and the other has plastic on the ends.