Re: [MBZ] 300td w123 sls control valve

2011-05-13 Thread Fmiser
Rick Hawkins Java wrote: does anyone have a used working or rebuildable 300td w123 sls control valve maybe from 1978 to 1985? Nope - but do you really need a replacement? I rebuilt mine. I know the manual says never do it - but I couldn't justify the expense for a replacement. Mine

[MBZ] anyone BTDT

2011-05-13 Thread glenn brown
After replacing the original neutral safety switch in my '84 300D, I thought I'd open up the original one and see if there was something obvious I could do to repair it and keep it as a spare. Anyone BTDT? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC --

Re: [MBZ] anyone BTDT

2011-05-13 Thread Jim Cathey
After replacing the original neutral safety switch in my '84 300D, I thought I'd open up the original one and see if there was something obvious I could do to repair it and keep it as a spare. Anyone BTDT? TIA. Me. Drilled out the rivets, opened it. (Naturally I CLA'd it and reassembled,

[MBZ] 91 300D 2.5T W1214 TRANSMISSION AFTER ACTION REPORT

2011-05-13 Thread Larry T
Hi Gang - Just thought I'd let ya'll know how my tranny RR went now that it's been back on the road for 4-6 weeks. All is as it should be - smooth shifts, correct downshifts and passing gear operation. I asked several places about installing it and was directed to a shop that does it

Re: [MBZ] 91 300D 2.5T W1214 TRANSMISSION AFTER ACTION REPORT

2011-05-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Larry T wrote: BTW, I asked Rusty for the rebuilder's recommendation of the best ATF to use - Dexron II was the answer - which will save me a lot when doing changes as I used to use Mobil 1 ATF. I don't know when I last saw DexII on the shelf, but I haven't really looked for it. All I see is

Re: [MBZ] 300td w123 sls control valve

2011-05-13 Thread Rusty Cullens
How about brand new for $89.00 ? 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: Rick Hawkins Java macj...@aol.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] 300td w123 sls control valve

2011-05-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Rusty Cullens wrote: How about brand new for $89.00 ? I thought 123 control valves were a few hundred and 124 were many hundreds. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 300td w123 sls control valve

2011-05-13 Thread Rusty Cullens
They may be from some other vendors! 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: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 300td w123 sls control valve

2011-05-13 Thread Fmiser
Rusty Cullens wrote: They may be from some other vendors! A couple years ago, you quoted me $400 or so!! Thus I rebuilt mine. For $100, I'd probably just buy it. --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta GTG and Chowdah Q Video linkup?

2011-05-13 Thread Tim C
On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 11:25 AM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: It is a combo of me and Rolf doing it. Not something I wanted in my head... Happy birthday BTW. :) FWIW Google video chat was on Windows first, and I think it also works on Linux, so pretty much any laptop with webcam

[MBZ] 1995 C280 For Sale

2011-05-13 Thread Rick Knoble
A friend of mine works at an auto repair shop and they just got a 1995 MB C280 in for sale. It has 110k miles on it. It is green with saddle interior. On a cursory inspection, it appears to be in very good shape. Everything works. They are asking $4200. I have no clue if this is a good deal

Re: [MBZ] 300td w123 sls control valve

2011-05-13 Thread Rusty Cullens
That was for the shock not the accumulator. 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: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 300td w123 sls control valve

2011-05-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Rusty Cullens wrote: That was for the shock not the accumulator. I think you charged me $62 for my accumulators a few years back, but the control valve is the present topic of conversation. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] 300td w123 sls control valve

2011-05-13 Thread Rusty Cullens
ahh, ok. those are $610.00, ouch. 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: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 300td w123 sls control valve

2011-05-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 11:15 AM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: ahh, ok. those are $610.00, ouch. Still cheaper than the ones for a 6.9! Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta GTG and Chowdah Q Video linkup?

2011-05-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 10:53 AM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: That said I'm somewhat unclear what is being broadcast?  I thought the fun of the Qs was meeting everyone, are there actual scheduled events? Slowest 0-60? The green 240D is in the lead---look out, here comes Curt in the beige

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta GTG and Chowdah Q Video linkup?

2011-05-13 Thread Tim C
On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 2:17 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 10:53 AM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: That said I'm somewhat unclear what is being broadcast?  I thought the fun of the Qs was meeting everyone, are there actual scheduled events? Slowest

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta GTG and Chowdah Q Video linkup?

2011-05-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Tim C wrote: -Tim also wants to see the W115 oil change challenge -because the outcome in the W115 blower change challenge is still undetermined at the end of the day. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta GTG and Chowdah Q Video linkup?

2011-05-13 Thread Curt Raymond
Oh wait, one competitor has set his car on fire... -Curt Date: Fri, 13 May 2011 14:28:59 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Atlanta GTG and Chowdah Q Video linkup? Message-ID: 4dcd786b.8030...@voyager.net Content-Type:

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta GTG and Chowdah Q Video linkup?

2011-05-13 Thread Randy Bennell
Sawsall??? Randy On 13/05/2011 1:28 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Tim C wrote: -Tim also wants to see the W115 oil change challenge -because the outcome in the W115 blower change challenge is still undetermined at the end of the day. ___

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta GTG and Chowdah Q Video linkup?

2011-05-13 Thread Randy Bennell
On 13/05/2011 1:26 PM, Tim C wrote: -Tim also wants to see the W115 oil change challenge Who was it that was suggesting he could make a plate to swap the newer style oil filter housing onto the older engine? Randy - who needs to change the oil in the 115 300D

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta GTG and Chowdah Q Video linkup?

2011-05-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Randy Bennell wrote: On 13/05/2011 1:26 PM, Tim C wrote: -Tim also wants to see the W115 oil change challenge Who was it that was suggesting he could make a plate to swap the newer style oil filter housing onto the older engine? I think that was Walt not Lasher. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] 91 300D 2.5T W1214 TRANSMISSION AFTER ACTION REPORT

2011-05-13 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Thats Febi 08791, which comes up on lots of parts places online if you enter MB part number 000 989 92 03. It follows MB 236.6 ATF specification: http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/236.6_en.html Its all I use and have had excellent results with it, even in problem transmissions. Jaime

[MBZ] 1995 E300D W124 Transmission or ASD Rear End Problem?

2011-05-13 Thread Max Dillon
Dieselvolk, My '95 E300 is worrying me. I am on a trip in WDC, will be here for another week or so. Commuting about 45 miles per day, 540 mile trip to get home when I'm done. Occasionally, after the car has been driven for a few miles at highway speed and is fully warmed up, it will slip

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta GTG and Chowdah Q Video linkup?

2011-05-13 Thread OK Don
I did it in one day - but used tin snips instead of the sawsall On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 2:27 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Sawsall??? Randy On 13/05/2011 1:28 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Tim C wrote: -Tim also wants to see the W115 oil change challenge -because the

Re: [MBZ] 300td w123 sls control valve

2011-05-13 Thread Max Dillon
How much for the 124 version for my'87 300TD? -Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: They may be from some other vendors! Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz

[MBZ] Track photo

2011-05-13 Thread Mitch Haley
http://acidcow.com/pics/20091207/picdump_101_141.jpg ___ 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] Track photo

2011-05-13 Thread Craig
On Fri, 13 May 2011 21:42:15 -0400 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: http://acidcow.com/pics/20091207/picdump_101_141.jpg They must be moving right along to stay up on the bank like that! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to