Kevin wrote:
Is the defrost only mode a failure mode of the servo, so it's worth me
trying the junkyard one, or is defrost only more likely something else, and
I should just replace the leaky hose?
If you lose electric power to the servo, it should open the water valve and
the defroster
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Here's the question though. His car only has working front defrost, none of
the other buttons do anything. I have a spare servo from a junkyard that I
picked up several months ago.
Is the defrost only mode a failure mode of the servo, so it's worth me
trying the
On Thu, Aug 04, 2005 at 07:11:14PM -0400, Mitch Haley wrote:
Is the defrost only mode a failure mode of the servo, so it's worth me
trying the junkyard one, or is defrost only more likely something else,
and I should just replace the leaky hose?
If you lose electric power to the servo,
On Thu, Aug 04, 2005 at 07:16:16PM -0400, Steve MacSween wrote:
Defrost only is a general fail-safe mode for the system... could be the temp
selector wheel, the pushbutton panel, or the amplifer unit as well.
A quick check for the servo is to listen carefully (from outside the car)
when you
I have had 3 cars that they failed on
Tom Hargrave wrote:
Marshall,
You've had better luck than I've had. I have replaced at least 4, all with
confirmed failures.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
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its a BIG BIG job. About everything on the firewall has to come out to
get that sucker out of there.
Dan Weeks wrote:
After applying the brakes hard at about 5mph, I heard a bang.
Checked under the car and the RF stabilizer (I've heard them called
Torsion bars on this list) had snapped off
IIRC, it should also move *from* the park position when you turn the
key on before starting. I've posted some servo related diagnostic
stuff at
http://my.sanbrunocable.com/joeknight/.
joe
On 8/4/05, Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Thu, Aug 04, 2005 at 07:16:16PM -0400, Steve MacSween wrote:
I had this done on my 81 under warranty about four or five years ago.
Check with your local dealership and maybe your's can be done also!
Jeff Zedic
Toronto
87 300TD
83 300D
Ralph, it has to be from a 114/115 chassis. The problem with the 110
chassis is the engine mounting arms and the 123 has the tall oil filter
canister sticking up and will hit the diagonal firewall brace on the LS.
Darrell
Ralph A Robertson wrote:
Can somebody advise me what years' diesel
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
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
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That being the case, let me elaborate on the symptoms. The only position
on the pushbutton array that actually does anything is the defrost. All other
buttons behave like 'off', with the possible exception of the A/C switch -
there is no belt on the A/C, so we
Brunnhilde has the same problem. It doesn't really get cold enough here
to worry much about heat, the defrost warms things up when needed, so I
have not spent much time on this (when it's high 90s, its definitely not
an issue). I will be interested to see what sorts out with your car
then
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-1973-Mercedes-Benz-280-SE-4-5L-4-door-Auto_W0QQitemZ4566447732QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Can you imagine what you DONT see in the pics
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE,
85 300D, 83
I think I mentioned in a previous post that my indie told me that the KLIMA
for 85 W123 models is unique...as in it doesn't work with any other model
and year.
Royce Engler
1985 300TD Turbo 265K
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Loren
Kevin,
Here is some information I have accumulated over the years of working on this
system:
If the ACC Servo has been replaced with an aluminum body servo, make sure that
you used nylon attachment bolts, and nylon washers to mount the servo, or you
might encounter intermittent electrical
Thanks, Dave...
I think they did some pretty thorough flushing to clean out the R134 oil.
In any case, they seized up at least one compressor (on their nickel) before
they got it right. The good news from my perspective is that I can once
again work on my a/c system myself now that I can get
Bravo, Dan! Where the heck were you when I was tearing what little
hair I have left over this stuff?
joe
One more little thing. The rubber vacuum manifold on the servo is
retained by a small screw that's kind of hard to see. If you remove
the manifold you'll have better access to check the condition of the
small rubber vacuum connectors to the vacuum lines.
joe
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/89020825.html --77 300D $2k
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/88995169.html --85 300D $4500
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/88915648.html --Wagon for Casey $500
no affiliation
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL -
Hi all,
I finally uploaded the photo of the OM60x clips with part numbers, for
easy future reference. Here's the link:
http://www.w124performance.com/images/OM603_injection/inj_line_clips.jpg
Note to anyone with an OM60x engine who has NOT replaced these... do
yourself a favor and order a whole
How many lbs does your system take and how many did you put in?
Did you use gauges? highlow side? pressure? ambiant temperature?
R-134 will work in r-12 systems but creates higher pressures with the same
volume.
-- Original message --
I've also been having an
Thats not so bad. I saw a 250 in montreal last year. I beleive you could see
the inside through the body.
Salt kills cars.
-- Original message --
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-1973-Mercedes-Benz-280-S
Hey Mitch,
Any details on that? what happened?
Any particular sellers to avoid?
Thx
George
-- Original message --
Constantine N. Polites wrote:
I just ordered a 30# cylinder from Donald Knieriem in Hardin KT. Tel.
270 354 8710. Cost $ 395 plus $ 40
Awesome, Dave! Thank you!
On 8/4/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi all,
I finally uploaded the photo of the OM60x clips with part numbers, for
easy future reference. Here's the link:
http://www.w124performance.com/images/OM603_injection/inj_line_clips.jpg
Note to anyone with an
I have been noticing that my oil gauge fluttered at idle around 20 psi but
smoothed out as soon as it went up. I thought maybe it was a rough idle
problem.Last night it started to flutter in the 30 range. Then coming down
my street and in the driveway I heard a light clattering noise in the
Thanks. I was tearing my last remaining hair out myself!
And even though I have a good idea of how this mess works, it can still
bring me to my knees in a moment.
Dan
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From: Joe Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday,
http://mb.braingears.com/126_DISC1/program/Chassis/32-300.pdf
This will give you an idea of all the work involved to RR front stabilizer (I
call it a swaybar) I was just looking at this the other day to see what it
would take to just pull the ends out of the upper control arms and paint
One question, Dan. I noticed that you stated that the motor should
only be run momentarily when jumpered. Why is this? During my little
stint in purgatory diagnosing and repairing a misbehaving gear
assembly -details in the text file on the website- I had to put the
thing thru its paces pretty
Joe,
In its normal configuration, the motor is controlled by the servo amp. As
the resistance feedback of the resistor chain changes, the amp begins to
slow the motor before it reaches the end stop. Running the servo motor full
speed with the jumper can cause the gears to slightly bind or jam
In a message dated 8/4/2005 4:22:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I tried one time plugging in the hall socket and got a severe thrashing
from the landlady. C'mon lady its 4 amps for crying out loud!
Has anyone tried running a 500W power inverter to run a block
Have to report my first instance in several months use of an actual
spam finding its way into my inbox. Sure hope this is an isolated
event. :(
joe
In a message dated 8/4/2005 4:22:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I've cut alot of wood for my woodstove this summer and the old adage holds
just as true when you're using a chainsaw.
Can't stand to cut firewood in the Summer heat..Don't need it to warm me
any
In a message dated 8/4/2005 3:52:32 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Here's the question though. His car only has working front defrost, none of
the other buttons do anything. I have a spare servo from a junkyard that I
picked up several months ago.
Is the
Oh it happens, fortunately not often. Just click report spam and
it'll be sent to your spam box for later discardation.
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 8/5/05, Joe Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Have to report my first instance in several months use of an actual
spam finding its way into my inbox.
In a message dated 8/4/2005 4:38:17 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
its a BIG BIG job. About everything on the firewall has to come out to
get that sucker out of there.
I don't think his bar is broken, just the link to the suspension. In this
case, I would
about a year or more ago, someone on this list proposed cutting the long bar
in two, fixing all ends needed, then welding it back together...anybody
remember the results?
In a message dated 8/4/2005 4:38:17 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL
PROTECTED] writes:
its a BIG BIG job. About
I wonder why there aren't any closeups of the body. Only pics from many feet
away.
winmail.dat
And to think I've been using a collander and funnel to filter diesel
fuel for my wagon...
On 8/4/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If you are buying commercial diesel fuel from a gas station in the US
that sells to the public, there should be NO problem that requires
filtering that
Please somebody by this for our collective vicarious pleasure. I
remember when purchasing a 1976 300D in 1983 how very modern it seemed
at the time...
On 8/4/05, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://www.texascarsforkids.org/details.asp?CarId=5762vType=1
TEXANS CAN! Cars for Kids
Looks like a mouse-fest has been chewing up the A/C too.
This shows the power of MB Tex to resist nearly anything. NASA should
have clad the Discovery in MB Tex instead of ceramic tiles...
On 8/5/05, Schisler, Gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I wonder why there aren't any closeups of the body.
I have been noticing that my oil gauge fluttered at idle around 20 psi but
smoothed out as soon as it went up. I thought maybe it was a rough idle
problem.Last night it started to flutter in the 30 range. Then coming down
my street and in the driveway I heard a light clattering noise in the
About that same time somebody mentioned a 3 piece bar, splines end and
stuff.
On 8/5/05, JJJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
about a year or more ago, someone on this list proposed cutting the long
bar in two, fixing all ends needed, then welding it back together...anybody
remember the
Some Craigslist AZ Benzes Mostly gassers ... For anyone
interested..
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/88820407.html W116 280SE gasser
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/88612157.html W201 190E 2.3 gasser
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/88040086.html 450SL
Hey if it was a bit closer I would be interested for parts if nothing else.
I just acquired a 76 300D last month and am driving it daily.
Randy in Winnipeg
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel
Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 7:56
Background:
Way back in May I drove out to Phoenix and on the way had a MASSIVE (6
quarts 200 miles) oil leak that ONLY occured during sustained highway
driving. Since then I've only really had a chance to poke around and try
and see where it was coming from. It appeared to be coming from
Hi all,
Anybody knows what the oil capacity is for the AC on a 72 250 w114 M130 w/ a
york 210 compressor?
Thanks
George
Dwight
Have you changed the O-rings on the oil filter stem? Thats a cheap place
to start. Also there are a couple of ground attachments in back of the
instrument cluster that might need the tighten up
Regards Steve Van Cleve
Marrowstone Isl Wa
85 Euro 240D 5 spd 110K
79 240D 5spd
Thanks, all, for your responses. Jim is correct--it is the link to
the suspension that is broken. That rusted away and snapped right
where it goes through the suspension, where a rubber bushing trapped
water and salt. From what my indy could see on his computer, those
ends spline into the
Chuck wrote
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/87371740.html 80 300SD - no A/C $1500
No wonder they want to sell it...no a/c in AZ?? Oh, I forgot...It's a
dry heat GRIN
Royce Engler
1985 300TD Turbo 265K - sweating in Houston...Where the humidity is so
thick the fish come out of the
Minor clarification... R-134a will work in an R-12 system if you do
the full conversion process. It's not just a matter of emptying the
system and charging with R-134a (although that's a great way to
destroy the AC system right quick like.) Converting any mineral-oil
(R-12) system to a PAG/POE
THE CAR NEEDS PAINT JOB AND THE INTERIOR REDONE.
That's an expensive proposition (over $5,000) for a 450SL C, and on
top of that you have to be prepared to spend another $2500 for a valve
job since the seller conveniently forgot to provide the actual
mileage...
This is why these cars are likely
Van, the 123 240D has a non electrical oil pressure gauge therefore no
ground attachment there.
Dwight, there is an orifice in the line at the oil filter connection.
Pull the connector and see if you can find it. You may have to replace
the pressure feed line from the oil filter to the back
Dave M. wrote:
In case anyone wants to read the full official R-134a
conversion/retrofit procedure from Mercedes, here's a link to the
factory document (200kb PDF file):
http://www.w124performance.com/docs/mb/other/134a_retrofit.pdf
I'm reading the factory procedure for the old York and
Thanks,Dave. Shorted the leads and nothing happened. Any idea what to check
next?
Thank you, Jay
95 MB E300D 92K The new baby
83 MB 300D 241K The silver coffin
99 Mercury Sable wagon 24 valve 72K
Cannondale SR500
Allentown,Pa.
http://www.thecornerstonefamily.org/
In a message dated 8/3/2005 9:51:09 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
On an E300D, locate the coolant temp sensor (on the front of the head
pointing up) and disconnect the connector. The fans should immediately go to
their
high speed.
J.B.
Thanks, JB I disconnected the lead
The direct reading Bourdon oil pressure gauges have a tendency to
chatter under some conditions. It causes NO harm, but is annoying.
Mercedes sells a small restricter that can be placed in the line that
will damp the chatter. I will SEE if I can find a part number.
Oil Pressure Restricter, MB
I was thinking the EXACT same thing. I thought the procedure was
awfully weak for being the official factory dogma. Basically the
mineral oil remains, same as the McParts-style 'retrofit' kits, and
you just add PAG/POE oil on top of it... then wait a few years for the
infamous Black Death to
Doktor Booth used the phrase direct reading Bourdon pressure gauge
in a post. Sweet.
AZ Bob
'77 300D 137K
Litchfield Park, AZ
On 8/5/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The direct reading Bourdon oil pressure gauges have a tendency to
chatter under some conditions. It causes NO harm,
George, I don't know but I have a 'dipstick ' with the HI/LO mark like
an oil stick.
Darrell
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi all,
Anybody knows what the oil capacity is for the AC on a 72 250 w114 M130
w/ a york 210 compressor?
Thanks
George
Wise Klatta Group;
SHMBO will not be pleased!
What does one do when confronted with an injection pump, which has
been deemed BROKEN by a rather impeccable source?
Do you buy them rebuilt? Where? {Hello Rusty?}
Rebuilt carburetor for my '46 Ford was $7, this will be more? How
much?
How many
Contact Yankee Diesel in Newton, Ct. He is the sage of all things injection
pump.
Mathieu Cama
At 03:56 PM 8/5/2005, you wrote:
Wise Klatta Group;
SHMBO will not be pleased!
What does one do when confronted with an injection pump, which has
been deemed BROKEN by a rather impeccable source?
Your ole buddy Rusty certainly has them.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Arnold
Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 3:56 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] MY Injection pump is FUBAR?
Wise Klatta Group;
SHMBO will not be pleased!
Buy a used one from a reputable source. Kaleb! got one?
At 02:56 PM 8/5/2005, you wrote:
Wise Klatta Group;
SHMBO will not be pleased!
What does one do when confronted with an injection pump, which has
been deemed BROKEN by a rather impeccable source?
Do you buy them rebuilt? Where?
No wonder they want to sell it...no a/c in AZ?? Oh, I
forgot...It's a
dry heat GRIN
Like a crematory.
RLE
On Fri, Aug 05, 2005 at 03:56:27PM -0400, Peter Arnold wrote:
SHMBO will not be pleased!
What does one do when confronted with an injection pump, which has
been deemed BROKEN by a rather impeccable source?
Injector pumps don't usually just break. What's broken about it?
Do you buy them
Hey Darrell,
The top of my old compressor broke, I'm in the process of flushing out the
system and refilling it. So I guess I'm looking for the total Oil capacity for
the system.
Thanks
George
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George, I don't know but I have a 'dipstick '
Loren Faeth wrote:
Buy a used one from a reputable source.
If it's for the SDL, I'm a little short on six cyl pumps,
I imagine Kleb is too. I've got a Cummins rebuilt Bosch P7100,
it might be a little large, but it can pump lots of fuel.
Maybe Peter could build a Finn style superturbo with
Mitch Haley wrote:
I'm reading the factory procedure for the old York and Harrison compressors
you listed above and thinking what a crock. They attempt to remove the
mineral oil by flushing it with your old R12 and pulling a vacuum, put the
R134 adapters on, fill with R134+PAG, and that's it.
Looking at the manual I don't find a direct indication of total
capacity, but there are a few tidbits that might give you a clue.
Total refrigerant capacity is 1.2kg of R-12. Using the dipstick, self
made marked 22,2528mm from the end, level in the compressor should
fall somewhere between the
Peter Arnold wrote:
Wise Klatta Group;
SHMBO will not be pleased!
What does one do when confronted with an injection pump, which has
been deemed BROKEN by a rather impeccable source?
Do you buy them rebuilt? Where? {Hello Rusty?}
Rebuilt carburetor for my '46 Ford was $7, this will be more?
Hi Dwight,
My '83 240D did something similar last winter. It would flutter just a bit when
I first pulled out but then settle down when the car was moving. Sometimes at
lower speeds, say 30mph it'd flutter too but it was always rock solid on the
highway.
Finally one day it blew the oil cap
Doktor Booth used the phrase direct reading Bourdon pressure gauge
yeah...i got that phrase the other day as an email heading...DIRECT BOURDON
GAUGE
selling internet drugs
400w inverter and yes obviously I've done it, for 2 winters now, put the
inverter on before my shower. Start the car, haul the battery back upstairs to
put on the charger, have a cup of coffee and then head to work.
I've thought about wiring it up. To make it an effective starting battery the
We cut about a half cord in May when it was relatively cool and I'll cut
probably another half cord or maybe a full cord in September/October. That'll
be enough for hunting season and a trip out on the snowmobile, and for any
leafpeeper trips.
You never know how many friends you have until
Royce,
But remember in dry heat You must hydrate
Not original Saw it somewhere recently.
Chuck
Phoenix, AZ
1980 300SD das alte Mädchen
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Yeah I didn't see it in the Haynes manual.
Hmmm. maybe the online manual?
-- Original message --
Looking at the manual I don't find a direct indication of total
capacity, but there are a few tidbits that might give you a clue.
Total refrigerant capacity is 1.2kg of
Says needs glow plugs, wonder if it is just the fuse? Not half bad
looking, as much as can tell from the pic.
--R
http://www.texascarsforkids.org/details.asp?CarId=5822vType=1
Says needs glow plugs, wonder if it is just the fuse? Not half bad
looking, as much as can tell from the pic.
--R
http://www.texascarsforkids.org/details.asp?CarId=5822vType=1
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