I have a good OM617 longblock from an '85 123, I'd let go for $400, if
you opt to go for it.
On 3/18/06, B Dike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
How would one ascertain the level of engine damage on this:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/142998728.html
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a
I removed the vacuum pump from my '95 E300D, today, to replace it with a new
one from Rusty.
Right away, it was easy to spot why I totally lost all vacuum. The old pump
was trashed.
I'd post photos, if I could figure out how to. (Could someone instruct me
off line?)
I remember stories of other
I suspect you dodged a bullet. I'd drain the oil, then pull the small
removeable side panel off the oil pan, and fish out the offending
marbles with a magnet.
On 3/18/06, ned kleinhenz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I can't find any little bearings on the failed pump. Are they supposed to
be in
I too, enjoy the smell of the horsehair seat pads. It is a smell that
evokes many memories, dad's Jags, Mom's Saab ('65 Model 96) and of course
the 5 Benz's I've owned. It's the smell of Quality!
On 3/18/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
the smell? What smell? If you are
how likely/frequent is this failure on an OM602 engine, say in a 92 300D
with 287Kmi?
On 3/18/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I suspect you dodged a bullet. I'd drain the oil, then pull the small
removeable side panel off the oil pan, and fish out the offending
marbles with a magnet.
On 3/18/06, Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Judging by the DOT bumpers and headlights, I'd surmise that yes, this car
was imported from Germany, but not as a Euro-spec car. Therefore, I doubt
it has ABS.
I agree on the bumpers. I should have thought about that. But headlights
are more
The little bearings fell down into your oil pan and many have been sucked up
against your oil pump pickup.
They'll do no harm there unless there are pieces small enough to be sucked
past the pickup screen. It that's the case then your oil pump is the first
target.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
The new Audi using a Diesel with 650hp and 800+ ft #'s of torque is running
at Sebring - today, tonight and tomorrow for the 12 hour event. It's nice
to see a diesel in the forefront of technology! Audi has won LeMans,
Sebring Daytona numerous times over the past few years so they have
Method worked perfectly. I used only my clean, paranoid fingers to check
the level. It was half way between the marks - just fine.
Thanks to all.
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'90 300D 243K, Rattled
'87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car
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'78 450SLC 67K, brown car
'97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go
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John,
The loose lugs could be attributed to simple negligence, bad work habits, being
distracted and what else. But the used rim - I call that fraud.
Considering what could have happened they ought to buy your sister off with the
deal of a lifetime on a new car (which she could have serviced
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It could have been a deadly accident.
Hendrik
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Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 8:51 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Wheel Fell off Sister's Car at 60mph
I think the service managers are pushing
Agreed.
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wheel Fell off Sister's Car at 60mph
It could have been a deadly accident.
Hendrik
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John Peterson wrote:
Dieselers, does anyone know the correct procedure to check transmission =
fluid level in the 2.5? I had a small drip from a line and want to be su=
re =
that my level is okay. I'm paranoid about fluid levels, after I lost my =
transmission to OVER filling last year.
Tom offered:
Valve adjustment is an art as much as a science. Remember, you use
feeler gauges. You have to learn the proper feel of the gauge at the
correct adjustment. That said; the only way to learn is to do it several
times. I suggest you get someone who has done it before to guide you
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
Yeah, but that wouldn't be the case with the Crown Vic, which somebody
singled out as having a lower tow rating now than it used to. It's still
body-on-frame---as far as I know, the last American car (as opposed to truck
or SUV) to be made that way.
Yes, that's true.
OK Don wrote:
The feel part of using a feeler gauge is to have some resistance when
pulling the gauge through the gap, but not so much that it's changing
the gap -- no resistance means that the gap is too wide.
One thing I've found helpful, when I'm in doubt, is to do a go/no-go
test. Try a
Zoltan Finks wrote:
I give up. Me and Crackie are goin' on the road.
I thought it was pretty funny...
David Brodbeck
'83 300D Turbo
Tonight I checked compression and the turbo on my coupe. The turbo spins
freely under my fingers, the shaft has around 1/32 play.
1=300
2=300
3=380
4=330
5=360
Could I have 2 oil loss locations? The turbo and the head gasket between
12? TIA all,
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD
freely under my fingers, the shaft has around 1/32 play.
Which way? A little play in one axis is OK, the other is bad.
I just can't remember if radial or axial play is OK. Whichever,
the other way is NOT.
-- Jim
On Mar 17, 2006, at 8:21 PM, Luther Gulseth wrote:
Tonight I checked compression and the turbo on my coupe. The
turbo spins
freely under my fingers, the shaft has around 1/32 play.
1=300
2=300
3=380
4=330
5=360
Could I have 2 oil loss locations? The turbo and the head gasket
between
The 'new' differential is in, and the whine is gone.
Whew. I clock it as a seven hour job, not counting putting
a differential back in Smelly. On the plus side now I've
taken a rear subframe off of a car, so it's no longer a
scary thing.
We're planning to fill up both tanks in Idaho tomorrow
Side to side play against the shaft. I didn't try along the shaft.
Valves are adjusted, around 4,000 miles ago. Coolant's clear and golden.
Could the head gasket go bad in between 1 and 2 without opening up a
coolant pasage? I don't know the geometry of these engines well enough
yet.
one way to guesstimate the quality of an engine before purchase was to
reach
in through the oil filler hole in the cam cover and feel the cam lobe to see
how sharp the point is..
My God, a DRE for an engine.
RLE
We're planning to fill up both tanks in Idaho tomorrow and
drive to Seattle and back in the car. The shakedown cruise.
Fuel is a lot cheaper in Idaho, in case you're curious. Effectively
the car is 'done', though there are a few small things left to do.
I'm into it a conservative 80 hours of
Good luck Jim on your maiden voyage. You deserve a nice ride.
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
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Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 8:22 PM
To:
Jim,
Put a for sale sign in the back window, my daughter said the late 70's and
80's MB diesels are fetching big bucks around Seattle - any comment Casey.
Dennis T
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Use delete button or proceed at your own risk.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/142854889.html -- 190e 16v $3k
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/142805861.html -- 4spd 240D
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/142800166.html -- D309 $4500
Reamer is very important. The carbon builds up and can interfere with
the GP doing its job. The plug will cook and short out much sooner if
the crud is not removed at each change of GP. Paid $600 to have all
the crud removed in the e300d because the last guy to install GP #5 did
not, and
Zoltan Finks wrote:
Any inside info. on installing quick boots on the rear shafts? I know, it
should be self explanatory, but why not ask? Since it's such a simple item
(at least I think it is) I'm just going to try to pick up a kit here in
town.
Tips on the install?
DO NOT DO IT! Purchase a
Luther Gulseth wrote:
Tonight I checked compression and the turbo on my coupe. The turbo spins
freely under my fingers, the shaft has around 1/32 play.
1=300
2=300
3=380
4=330
5=360
Could I have 2 oil loss locations? The turbo and the head gasket between
12? TIA all,
In Mercedes
Unless you are just replacing a boot with stress cracks that havn't gone
all the way through, don't bother. If the boot is torn, the cv joint is
already on the way to quickly being trashed, the dirt is in and the
damage has already started. Get a fresh half shaft.
If on the other hand, it
DO NOT DO IT! Purchase a good used axle!
Yes, at the U-Pull an axle is _cheaper_ than the boot kit!
I have four boot kits somewhere in my garage. I was impatient,
and ignorant. Now I've got four or five spare axles laid in
for our many cars that take such things.
-- Jim
Best source of wood around here is Craigs List. Free wood coming out
the rafters in heaps and piles. Haul your own and have more seasoned
wood than you could burn, and it keeps on coming. Wonder if Jim C. has
a dual axle trailer for hauling cars that could convert to sides for
hauling wood
http://spokane.craigslist.org/car/141743469.html
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
On Mar 17, 2006, at 8:34 PM, Luther Gulseth wrote:
Side to side play against the shaft. I didn't try along the shaft.
Did you see oil in the housing? The shaft runs on a film of oil in
bushings, it needs some room for expansion but .030 seems excessive.
Valves are adjusted, around
I've had the car since June. Don't know much about it before then. It
seems to me that it wasn't drinking oil right away, but I might be
mistaken. Oil outside the engine? None, it might leave a drop or 2 over
8 hours at work. My SD drips more than it does, and I only add 1 qt every
On Mar 18, 2006, at 12:48 AM, Luther Gulseth wrote:
What's the next suggestion for diagnosis?
Check for proper valve clearance, then wash the engine real good and
look for fresh oil on the outside. The oil on the pressure side of
the turbo may well be coming from the crankcase
wood than you could burn, and it keeps on coming. Wonder if Jim C. has
a dual axle trailer for hauling cars that could convert to sides for
hauling wood back home.
Two axles, has side rails. (Was used primarily as a hay hauler
by the PO.) Probably better for hay than cars, the rails are too
http://spokane.craigslist.org/car/140923157.html
If it's not a diesel, I'm not interested!
-- Jim
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4621351682rd=1sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
Any idea what it should go for?
Craig
http://spokane.craigslist.org/car/141743469.html
Not mine! Mine's Bamboo inside, but that looks like
the exterior color. Other differences: ours does have
scratches, a slushbox, and manual windows. It will also
be cheaper! Not quite as nice, not half so expensive.
-- Jim
Hello listers.
Well, I took a look at an '83 300SD today. My dad spotted it in the
Oregonian advertised by a local car lot, so we decided to stop by since we
were in the neighborhood. It has 300K miles on it. It started well other
than taking a few moments to clear its throat (probably
I noticed the seller claims it has anti-lock brakes.
Brian
83 240D
On 3/18/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://spokane.craigslist.org/car/141743469.html
Not mine! Mine's Bamboo inside, but that looks like
the exterior color. Other differences: ours does have
scratches, a
Not impossible, since it's a Euro car according to the seller (the previous
owner imported it from Germany). IIRC 116s were available in Europe with
ABS, so maybe later 123s were too? I bet Marshall knows.
Alex Chamberlain
'87 300D Turbo
'93 Isuzu Trooper
On 3/18/06, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL
If it's the pushbutton ACC (5 buttons across) it's probably broken after 22
years. Easily restorable (I've done two). Should have the same vacuum
locks as all the other 123, 126, and 124 cars, and it's a PITA to locate the
issue and fix if there's a problem.
Does the car have records with it?
I'm picking $6000. Very low miles, diesel, and looks good.
Unless of course, it's been in an accident and repaired. Then, $5000.
On 3/18/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4621351682rd=1sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
Any
It's funnier because we learned how to do those on Thursday.
In other news, there are PROFESSIONAL genital exam models. This guy came in
and had med students examine him for three hours! Nothing but genital and
rectal exams for that long. I really hope he got paid well.
On 3/17/06, [EMAIL
As soon a I get decent weather, I've got to RR my sub frame mounts.
This will be a weekend consuming event here due to old age and
infirmities. I also plan on RR rear calipers, rotors and diff mount.
My CD is not happy on my new computer (WINXP). Can some one tell me
what section I need to
I noticed the seller claims it has anti-lock brakes.
In a 123? The vacuum booster is probably out!
-- Jim
I'd guess double current bid. 8K wouldn't surprise me-these have been
rising in value the last year or so that I have been watching them. And
since I have been driving mine more now and phasing out the 240D as the
only daily driver, I think they might be worth it.
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D
functions check out ok as well, but I couldn't seem to get the ACC
system to
come on perhaps due to my lack of familiarity with the later ACC
systems, or
It's probably broken. Repairable, though it can be time-consuming
to chase down. It's easy to use, set the temp on the dial and push
the
I agree with Dwight.
I just looked, in the condition it appears to be in and with less than
100,000 miles on the clock, this one may go for 8K or even more.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
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Christopher McCann wrote:
That would be quite interesting. I'm really sorry I missed out on the Last
LouisQ...I think it was because my was was immenintly about to give birth...
I'm always up for a road trip. Jim would like to come too. I'll run it by him.
I've got things tied up for the
I'm assuming you are talking about the mounts between the subframe and the
body? The two with the large bolts up from the bottom?
My issue was not getting the old ones out, it was getting the new ones in.
It took a while but I walked the old ones out with a large screwdriver. But
even the weight
Yep, I think $8k and maybe even $9k if someone's been looking for a while.
It's a great color that doesn't show dirt, seems to be in excellent
condition and has low miles. It's much like the one I just bought for $8k
except mine's a year newer.
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D
The reserve is just under $10,000
Dennis T
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 10:40 PM
To: mercedes
Subject: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes Benz 300D 2.5 Turbodiesel
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I have seen them go for as little as 8k with low miles like that and for as
much as 12k! Big range for some reason. I've been watching them for about
2 years. Another interesting obversation is that the 2.5 turbos with low
miles seem to command more than the 1995 E300D with similar miles.
Possibly because the 2.5 turbo is the best diesel Mercedes ever made.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2006 10:14 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Okay step 1 is down the seat is out of the car and on the floor of my apartment.
The worst was wrestling the seatbelt latch loose. Under the seat I found at
least 2 screwdrivers, a set of keys and a couple bucks in change. Oh not to
mention the tokens from Chuckie Cheese...
Onward!
Took the seat apart, took the upholstry off, then put it on the new seat base
and pad.
The Mercedes Source book I bought is useless for a 201 seat, particularly an
electric seat... Might be good for a manual 115, 116 or 123. Anybody want it?
I paid $12, I'll let it go for $7 shipping
On Sat, 18 Mar 2006 07:19:11 -0800 Woodlandtaylors
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The reserve is just under $10,000
Dennis T
Ah, yes, he does say that in the Question Answer section, doesn't he?
Craig
John,
You've got the procedure. The only thing I'd add is to rock the transmission
into reverse and then back to drive. Also, make sure that you check the
fluid while the car is on level ground.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
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IIRC, thr mid-90s was when the quality started going downhill. Right?
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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Hi, Jim.
I did try pushing each button down every few seconds with no action from the
ACC. The central locking must be inoperative, probably due to the moisture
in the trunk. This car was boxed in by three other cars on the lot (not the
position where a hot selling diesel Benz should be
On Mar 18, 2006, at 11:20 AM, John Peterson wrote:
I know the procedure is something like Drive 30 minutes to get
hot, leave
running then check. but I am not sure. Can anyone help?
Thanks friends. Feels good to get the Diesel out from winter
hibernation!!
John Peterson
John.
You
I don't know if the quality went down but the cost of repair definitely went
up. Those years had some expensive modules.
I guess in the long run it doesn't matter when you factor in longevity and
economy.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
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From:
Tom Hargrave wrote:
Possibly because the 2.5 turbo is the best diesel Mercedes ever made.
The 602.96 engine was about the most powerful (re displacement) of the
mechanical injection diesel engines while still remaining just plain
reliable. No serious flaws. I don't like the EGR control
I did try pushing each button down every few seconds with no action
from the
ACC. The central locking must be inoperative, probably due to the
moisture
in the trunk.
Fuses also can play into it! Did the clock run? Same fuse as
the central locking system.
I almost bought a well-maintained
Judging by the DOT bumpers and headlights, I'd surmise that yes, this car
was imported from Germany, but not as a Euro-spec car. Therefore, I doubt
it has ABS.
--
Rory Morrison
Oroville, WA
1985 300SD
1982 300TD
Howdy -
I have been driving my new (to me) '91 300D alot and it's really a joy
to drive. But, (there *had* to be a but), sometimes I can really feel the
turbo as it pushes me back in the seat. Other times, it pulls strongly but
not with the same zoom effect as at other times.
I
With the info provided you can't tell. You'd need to check the oil pressure
and to *really* know, you'd need to check the main and/or rod bearings for
damage. The bearings would have a blue or black discoloration if they were
overheated from lack of oil.
Can't remember if the 300 engine has
*have* to ask the question - is it possible for the turbo to operate
intermittently?
No, and yes. The _turbo_ won't operate intermittently, but the
system that detects the (highly variable) boost and adds fuel
commensurate with boost pressure versus throttle pressure
versus RPM can be
How would one ascertain the level of engine damage on this:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/142998728.html
Hard to say, but at that price (assuming the car is in decent
condition) it might be a good gamble.
-- Jim
the smell? What smell? If you are talking about the smell I think you
are talking about, that is a great smell, I love that smell.
Sunil Hari wrote:
I got a large piece of that memory foam from Meijer (like Wal-Mart, but
Midwest) that tops mattresses, cut it to fit, and used that in my 115
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