[MBZ] OM606 woes

2019-05-08 Thread Trampas Stern via Mercedes
So 4 glow plugs broke off on my OM606, I ended up drilling them out and replacing. Only one needed thread insert because I grabbed wrong tap to chase threads. While in there I replaced the fuel lines and fuel filter. I prime the fuel filter by removing return fuel line and pressurizing tank

[MBZ] No title 3.5L diesel 93 300SD

2019-01-11 Thread Trampas Stern via Mercedes
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[MBZ] 1965 180D

2019-01-06 Thread Trampas Stern via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] 124 master cylinder

2018-10-23 Thread Trampas Stern via Mercedes
If you replaced the brakes make sure the pads are in place correctly. I worked at a shop once where mechanic put pads on wrong (pads not in the guides) on a Toyota. The results were that when you pressed break peddle it would bend the brake pad which acted like a spring, when you released the

Re: [MBZ] Electrical weirdness

2018-10-23 Thread Trampas Stern via Mercedes
I worked on a 300SD years ago where guy had replaced alternator 2 or 3 times and it would not charge battery. I checked with an amp meter and volt meter and sure enough battery was not charging. I checked amps out of the alternator and it was putting out around 80A. Glow plug relay was stuck on.

Re: [MBZ] OT - spray painted glasses

2018-07-18 Thread Trampas Stern via Mercedes
When I wore glasses the plastic lens would scratch. I would take to the buffing wheel and clean them back up. On Tue, Jul 17, 2018 at 10:47 PM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks for the tip on Zenni Optical. I ordered a two pairs: sun glasses > and computer