Re: [MBZ] 300SD in St Louis

, at 12:06 PM, Mike Piles mikepi...@charter.net wrote: It needs a battery, The steering is sloppy, 1985 ~287000 miles I think the front tranny seal may bee leaking. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Randy

Re: [MBZ] 300SD in St Louis

It needs a battery, The steering is sloppy, 1985 ~287000 miles I think the front tranny seal may bee leaking. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Randy Bennell Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 11:44 AM To: Mercedes

[MBZ] 300SD in St Louis

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[MBZ] Coming through the firewall

On a 1985 300SD where is the best place to bring a cable through the firewall. I'm going to install a battery cut-off switch in the passenger compartment. Thanks Mike Piles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] are 190s as generally bad as I've heard?

Hi Marshall, Any recommendation on which diesel engine to get or avoid in the 190? Thanks Mike Piles -Original Message- Subject: Re: [MBZ] are 190s as generally bad as I've heard? They are not seriously inferior in construction or longevity to any other Mercedes. The lake the size

Re: [MBZ] Year End Specials

Hi Rusty how do I take advantage of this special? Thanks Mike Piles -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rusty Cullens Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 2:27 PM To: 'Mercedes mailing list' Subject: [MBZ] Year End Specials These are good

Re: [MBZ] Big brother is coming for your car

I believe we already pay $.05 more in tax per gallon for diesel. Mike Piles 85 300SD 2000 VW TDI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kevin Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 3:40 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Big brother is coming

Re: [MBZ] Booth Cold Method (BCM) Rationale

When I changed mine. I put in 6 quarts. Run the engine a few minutes to fill the oil filter/galleys. Turn the engine off. Let the car sit overnight add oil in the morning to bring it to the proper level. Mike Piles 1985 300SD -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

[MBZ] DIY toe in adjustment

then be centered unless someone really screwed something up? Thanks Mike Piles

Re: [MBZ] DIY toe in adjustment

1/8 inch toe on each side. It would be theoretically possible to set the toe on one side as 0 and on the other side to 1/4 If I'm all wet or if anyone has any experience or ideas please clue me in. Thanks Mike Piles 1985 300 SD 2000 VW Jetta TDI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] DIY toe in adjustment

If I can get toe adjusted for $35.00 I'll probably do that. I didn't want to pay for a whole alignment It was aligned last year and the parts I'm changing will not affect the Caster/Camber. For a spreader bar I was thinking about using one of those adjustable bars that they use to secure a load

Re: [MBZ] Steering centering plug thread size

Thanks Mike Piles -Original Message- From: Gary Thompson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 10:42 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Steering centering plug thread size Mike, I do remember it's a fairly common metric

[MBZ] Steering centering plug thread size

On my 1985 300SD I'm going to do some steering system work. Does anyone know the thread size of the special centering tool? Mike Piles

Re: [MBZ] Transmission Fluid

Related Question. What are the part numbers for the drain plug seal rings for the transmission and the torque converter. 1985 300SD Thanks Mike Piles

Re: [MBZ] Marshall can I use

I'm going to replace the steering gear box soon. way to much play. So I will not be adding fluid but totally replacing it. Mike Piles -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of degcoast Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2005 10:17 PM To: Mercedes mailing

[MBZ] Marshall can I use

Hi Marshall can I use Mobil 1 ATF as power steering fluid in my 1985 300SD. Thanks Mike Piles

Re: [MBZ] Shoehorn

How many miles per tanker truck do you expect to get with that engine? :-) Mike -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gabriel S. Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 11:16 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] Shoehorn Anyone think I can

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price wackiness

? Whats the vent trick and shoe horn what? On 10/25/05, Mike Piles [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Jetta holds about 16 gallons if you use the vent trick and a shoe horn. Mike Piles -Original Message- From: Gabriel S. [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price wackiness

I just filled the tank on my Jetta $3.299 for a total of $50.78 OUCH -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 9:15 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel price wackiness Gasoline is

[MBZ] Parts Diagram

Hello all, Does anyone know where a parts diagram can be found fot the brake assemblies on my 1985 300SD. As they say a picture is worth a thousand words. Thanks Mike Piles

Re: [MBZ] Transmission Fluid

, How much transmission fluid do I need to change the transmission fluid in my 1985 300SD, I'm going to drain the converter too. Also any tips would be appreciated. Thanks Mike Piles Be sure not to overtighten the bolts that attach the pan to the transmission. That's a VERY common mistake and can

[MBZ] Clunk in drivetrain, help

On my 1985 300SD I have an unidentified clunk in the drivetrain. Here's the scenario, your driving down the street let's say at 35mph. When you let off the accelerator you get the clunk. Any ideas? Thanks Mike Piles

[MBZ] Transmission Fluid

Hello all, How much transmission fluid do I need to change the transmission fluid in my 1985 300SD, I'm going to drain the converter too. Also any tips would be appreciated. Thanks Mike Piles

[MBZ] Which Alternator belt?

How do I tell which alternator belt do I need? non California 1985 300SD Thanks Mike Piles From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Oct 05 03:50:49 2005 Received: from mail.losalamos.com ([65.19.58.5]) by server1.arterytc1.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EN0Ir-LC-Cc for [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] St Louis get together? was: Thank you everyone!

Down in the city about a mile from Bevo Mill. Mike - Original Message - From: tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 9:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] St Louis get together? was: Thank you everyone! Mike Piles wrote: I'm

Re: [MBZ] St Louis get together? was: Thank you everyone!

I'm in St louis, Mike LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Might be do-able for the LT Don family. On 9/15/05, tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Christopher McCann wrote: Jim told me about that: http://www.kempautomuseum.com/ We might make a day trip out of it sometime. It looks quite

[MBZ] Brake shims

I noticed that there are brake shims availble for my 300SD. Why does a disk brake need shimming or are they for another purpose? Thanks Mke Piles

[MBZ] 85 300SD Brake Job

Hello all, I'm getting ready to do a brake job on all four wheels of my Mercedes. What parts can I expect to replace? I haven't been into it before. Thanks Mike Piles

Re: [MBZ] 85 300SD Brake Job

. At most, brake lines, brake fluid, pads, rotors, calipers, and a master cylinder. On 9/7/05, Mike Piles [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hello all, I'm getting ready to do a brake job on all four wheels of my Mercedes. What parts can I expect to replace? I haven't been into it before. Thanks