Re: [MBZ] resolved -- shutdown problem (maybe)

Don wrote: Question -- could it be [and please no, sweet Jesus, no] that the vacuum pump is intermittent of failing? Yes. Our 240D, amongst the other plague of problems it's having right now, is doing this. If I remove the vacuum shutoff valve and clean it, the next few times, the engine

Re: [MBZ] resolved -- shutdown problem (maybe)

Don wrote: Wait, dude, back up. What is this clean it stuff to which you refer? .. I even pondered today whether or not the diaphragm could be replaced with something, say a piece of inter tube clippings. Okay, on the back of the IP is the shutoff valve. Around it is a

Re: [MBZ] resolved -- shutdown problem (maybe)

Don wrote: Wait, dude, back up. What is this clean it stuff to which you refer? .. I even pondered today whether or not the diaphragm could be replaced with something, say a piece of inter tube clippings. Oh yeah, about the whether or not the diaphragm could be replaced bit. In a word, no.

Re: [MBZ] resolved -- shutdown problem (maybe)

Don wrote: If I knew going into my first marriage what I knew going into my second marriage, I'd be about $1000 a month richer! [No, not a prenuptial, just the right choice in a wife.] That seems to fit perfectly at the moment but probably won't to anyone reading this post. Well, now you know

Re: [MBZ] resolved -- shutdown problem (maybe)

Don wrote: Yes, I know, that is a temporary remedy, I am getting oil everywhere I shouldn't and my pistons WILL melt. That's ONLY if you didn't CHECK your FUSES!!! ;-P -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi 1980 300TD 168+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] 126 RF STABILIZER FAILURE ADVICE NEEDED

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: If I am understanding correctly, the links to the suspension would be the upper control arms, that is where the mount to. Never seen one break though, just the ball joint goes bad. I think what he is saying is the bolt that goes through the bushings on the UCA that

Re: [MBZ] another 123 climate control question

Kevin wrote: When the defroster is on, it puts out full heat, irregardless of the position on the wheel. Then the defrost button is behaving as per normal - max blower, max heat, independent of thumb wheel position. What happens if you hit defrost after starting the car, then wait 10

Re: [MBZ] another 123 climate control question

Kevin wrote: The defrost turns off, and that's it. No vents changing, no fan, might as well have pushed the off button. Then you've got a great winter car! x-D Seriously, though, should I send you 83-605 of the service manual so you and your friend can go cross-eyed staring at electrical

Re: [MBZ] Ricardo Montalban

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I think he was in all 3 of the spy kids movies. I do believe he is in a wheel chair in real life, which is why he is in one in the movies. I do remember hearing something about an old injury but cant remember the details. He had surgery to try and repair an injury

Re: [MBZ] Original Prices?

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I cant believe the SLC cost more new than the SL. Why not? It's a superior car. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi 1980 300TD 167+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Original Prices?

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: how do you figure? Weight. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi 1980 300TD 167+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Bad Wheel Bearings?

BenzBarn wrote: Gee dude.. do you have an opinion? Why don't you tell us a little bit about yourself? Maybe some cars you own or have restored. How about some of your MB club activities. Can we please stop all the e-penis bickering about wheel bearings? I'd rather be receiving v1gr

Re: [MBZ] Ah Canna Give her more poowr, Keptain! [OT]

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Shatner is an excellent actor, in fact, he is my favorite. He was particularly stunning in Kingdom of the Spiders. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi 1980 300TD 167+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] ACC2 Woes

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: do you already have the manny? If not, check this out: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7987097118rd=1sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AITrd=1 I have everything except the time to put the car into Old World Auto and do it. -- John L. Ervine 1981

[MBZ] ACC2 Woes

Greetings listers! I'm having some electrical issues with the ACC2 system in our '80 300TD wagon. Hopefully someone has been down a similar road before and can spare some insight. The symptoms are pretty simple: fuse 3 self-destructs when the pushbutton module is in the bi-lev or auto

Re: [MBZ] ACC2 Woes

Joe Knight wrote: Compressor drawing current? Don't think so, unless you're referring to the clutch. Near as I can tell the clutch is driven thru fuse 5. I must be looking in the wrong place; don't see that fuse 3 is meant to have anything at all to do with ACC. Sorry if I'm barkin' up the

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed MANUAL / RARE '85, MINT !

Craig McCluskey wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4561642572category=6330rd=1 VIN : WDBAB53A4FA193738 Something's not right with that VIN... -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300TD 163+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed MANUAL / RARE '85, MINT !

Mitch Haley wrote: John Ervine wrote: Craig McCluskey wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4561642572 VIN : WDBAB53A4FA193738 Something's not right with that VIN... It appears to be a non-turbo, stick shift, euro bumpered, gray market car. I'd like to know where

Re: [MBZ] Painting Wheels

Darrell W. Sigmon wrote: Can't resist this. Is it WURTH it? Wurth every punny. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300TD 163+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Painting Wheels

Wheel, I'm growing tired of this conversation. I need a brake. Darrell W. Sigmon wrote: Now that is well SPOKEN. DWS John Ervine wrote: Darrell W. Sigmon wrote: Can't resist this. Is it WURTH it? Wurth every punny. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300TD 163+kmi 1980

Re: [MBZ] My Poor 240D

Tan Qu wrote: Did you mean I'd love to have that and use my car as a parts car? With the potential damaged frame and possible driveline issues with your car, Tan, I think he meant it like he said it. :-( -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300TD 163+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Painting Wheels

John Ervine wrote: Darrell W. Sigmon wrote: Can't resist this. Is it WURTH it? Wurth every punny. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300TD 163+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Painting Wheels

Rusty Cullens wrote: Do you need some new shift bushings? Is that a pick-up line, Rusty? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300TD 163+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Trying to open this I get 550 Passive mode not allowed on this server. I am using Mozilla Firefox. Is this just a setting to get to this site? Unlike Internet Exploder, I'm unaware of any option in FireFox to change between passive and active FTP transfers. So,

Re: [MBZ] http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't understand. I tried opening explorer and pasting in the ftp. then added ws and still no go. Can you give me more information, or steer me in the direction to learn what to do? I do not get it. Tools - Internet Options - Advanced - check the box for Enable

Re: [MBZ] did they put magic pixie dust in the R134 this year?

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Charged my SDL up with 134 instead of duracool after compressor swap this year, it cools down to the 40's. Just put a used compressor on my 85 300D and converted it to 134, it drops down to 38, YES THIRTYEIGHT degrees vent temp with 85-90 outside temp. I dont think

Re: [MBZ] did they put magic pixie dust in the R134 this year?

Dave Wakin wrote: I agree. 20 F is below freezing and doubtfull an automotive's AC is going to produce it. My newer e320 maybe blows 55 F. Well, it *can* happen, but the evap would freeze up. Most AC systems that monitor evap temps would then disable the compressor until the evap thawed out.

Re: [MBZ] [trivia] Internal differences between NA and Turbo OM606?[/trivia]

Zeitgeist wrote: A little trivia request. Can someone with a working EPC run a simple cross-check on a few longblock parts between the NA and turbo versions of the OM606 engine? I'm thinking exhaust valves, pistons, cylinder head, etc. I've heard the NA versions have piston squirters, so I'm

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

JabbaHursty wrote: in my world, Kendall is the brand of ultra cool. can't find it here in georgia though :( Tires Plus uses it as their house brand. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300TD 163+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Nice-looking 123 sighted

Sunil Hari wrote: Saw a girl in a 1984 300CD yesterday - maroon exterior, palomino interior, no rust. Purty. So was the car. Saw a 300D turbo in nice condition on I-285 last night. Purposefully blew their doors off in the wagon. Buncha jerks here in Atlanta; never wave back, blip the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Spam

Chuck Landenberger wrote: John, As a matter of fact, there is a rather large beef industry on the Big Island of Hawaii. I believe that Greg is correct that the origin of Spam on the islands was in WW2 when it was introduced in K-rations... Now that's cool - never knew that! -- John L.

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