Re: [MBZ] W123 Steering gearbox leak

2009-04-28 Thread Ralph W
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Re: [MBZ] Any more online service manuals?

2009-04-28 Thread David Hemsley
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Re: [MBZ] Any more online service manuals?

2009-04-28 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] Any more online service manuals?

2009-04-28 Thread Peter Hertzing
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Re: [MBZ] Any more online service manuals?

2009-04-28 Thread Loren Faeth
For the 123 and earlier cars, there are also paper copies floating around, but don't ask MB for paper copies, you are about 20 years too late. I snagged a set of paper 123 books in near mint condition quite a few years ago. 124, 126 and later are all on fische or cd AFIK. At 07:43 AM

Re: [MBZ] W123 Steering gearbox leak

2009-04-28 Thread Loren Faeth
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Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-04-28 Thread Rich Thomas
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[MBZ] some CL finds today

2009-04-28 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-04-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] Any more online service manuals?

2009-04-28 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:02:43 -0500 Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.com wrote: For the 123 and earlier cars, there are also paper copies floating around, but don't ask MB for paper copies, you are about 20 years too late. I snagged a set of paper 123 books in near mint condition quite a

Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-04-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-04-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
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[MBZ] 560SEL water pump suggestion

2009-04-28 Thread Brian Smyla
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Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-04-28 Thread Rich Thomas
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[MBZ] More News from Chrysler

2009-04-28 Thread Tom Hargrave
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Re: [MBZ] @#$% 560 SEL water pump

2009-04-28 Thread Mathieu J . Cama
I don't understand all your fuss about pulling the balancer, the reality is all you will be pulling is the rubber dampening ring, the harmonic balancer will stay in place. It is quite simple. Remove radiator. 1/2 hour max. Remove pulley for the belts then remove the dampener ring. Maximum, 1.5

Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-04-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] 560SEL water pump suggestion

2009-04-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Brian Smyla wrote: Jim, have you tried a short 3/8 'wobble' extension? That will let you cock the 3/8 extension at a slight angle and give you room to clear the crank pulley. What's the hex size? If it's no more than 15mm, I'd say go after it with 1/4 drive tools. I once bought a 15mm, 1/4

Re: [MBZ] Any more online service manuals?

2009-04-28 Thread Jim Cathey
124, 126 and later are all on fische or cd AFIK. I have some of the 126 paper manuals. But not all that were once available, I was too late. I did get a full set of 107 paper manuals. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] @#$% 560 SEL water pump

2009-04-28 Thread Peter Frederick
Benz must have changed over to the separate balancer/hub system with the aluminum block then. The balancer will be held on by six hex head bolts and is easy to take off -- the hub stays put on the crank. The balancer is larger diameter than the older one, I believe, and hence will have to

Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-04-28 Thread Jim Cathey
Huh? Never seen one of these [door valve] in my W123. Huh huh? They all have them, it's what sends the vacuum to all of the actuators in the other three doors, fuel hatch, and the trunk. They're notorious leakers. They're also a bit adjustable, and if maladjusted can leak. I am too anally

Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-04-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] @#$% 560 SEL water pump

2009-04-28 Thread Mathieu J . Cama
The balancer and the rubber dampening ring are two very different parts. The balancer is still held on with the large 27mm bolt. The dampener ring is held on by the six crank pulley bolts. Very similar to a om617a. The dampener ring is often referred to as the harmonic balancer by mistake.

Re: [MBZ] 560SEL water pump suggestion

2009-04-28 Thread Jim Cathey
Jim, have you tried a short 3/8 'wobble' extension? Yes. No joy. I don't understand all your fuss about pulling the balancer, the reality is all you will be pulling is the rubber dampening ring, the harmonic balancer will stay in place. It's just frustrating to find that you can _almost_

Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-04-28 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-04-28 Thread Jim Cathey
Cathey must have an IQ somewhere north of 225. Or maybe my techno-logical IQ is somehwere south of 15. Or 3) perhaps I have done it the wrong (slow) way enough that I eventually figured out the easy way. (Which might even be written down in the books, who can say? I don't have a 123 book.)

Re: [MBZ] @#$% 560 SEL water pump

2009-04-28 Thread Rich Thomas
I like your style. --R Mathieu J. Cama wrote: I don't understand all your fuss about pulling the balancer, the reality is all you will be pulling is the rubber dampening ring, the harmonic balancer will stay in place. It is quite simple. Remove radiator. 1/2 hour max. Remove pulley for the

Re: [MBZ] 560SEL water pump suggestion

2009-04-28 Thread Loren Faeth
Radiators on most MBs are easy to pull for access. As Mathieu says, in most cases it is better to pull the radiator (and dampener) than to fight with the inaccessibility. At 09:57 AM 4/28/2009, you wrote: Jim, have you tried a short 3/8 'wobble' extension? Yes. No joy. I don't understand

Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-04-28 Thread Rich Thomas
Or e) all of the above. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: Cathey must have an IQ somewhere north of 225. Or maybe my techno-logical IQ is somehwere south of 15. I will of course try this brilliant practical advice. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] 560SEL water pump suggestion

2009-04-28 Thread Mitch Haley
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=180350082776 Here's a pic of the MAC 5-15mm set. They all have the same base diameter. The 9mm is straight walled, the smaller ones are necked down at the hex, the larger ones are necked up at the hex. (you can see the step on the 10mm and 11mm

Re: [MBZ] Any more online service manuals?

2009-04-28 Thread Loren Faeth
yeah, as I wrote that i was thinking that there probably were paper manuals for 126, at least up through the 1985 models. You would have had to buy them by 89 or so, I bet. At 09:43 AM 4/28/2009, you wrote: 124, 126 and later are all on fische or cd AFIK. I have some of the 126 paper

[MBZ] OT: anyone using a cell phone repeater for better indoor signal?

2009-04-28 Thread Allan Streib
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Re: [MBZ] Any more online service manuals?

2009-04-28 Thread WILTON
I bought paper manuals for my 91 350SDL (126) from MBUSA in about '96. Wilton - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 11:11 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Any more online service manuals?

Re: [MBZ] Retirement

2009-04-28 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Any more on-line service manuals?

2009-04-28 Thread Frederick W Moir
Alles. Paper Manuals, not cheap. I have a few and they are clean and clear with GOOD pictures. My $0.02 Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred At 09:32 AM 4/28/2009, you wrote: On Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:02:43 -0500 Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.com wrote: For the 123 and earlier cars, there are

Re: [MBZ] Any more on-line service manuals?

2009-04-28 Thread Frederick W Moir
Re the bozo who forgot the Tag, me. http://www.tmcpubl.com/mercedes.html Fred Moir Moron studying to be an idiot. At 01:00 PM 4/28/2009, you wrote: Alles. Paper Manuals, not cheap. I have a few and they are clean and clear with GOOD pictures. My $0.02 Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred At

Re: [MBZ] Retirement

2009-04-28 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] Retirement

2009-04-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: Hope he didn't have Govt Motors bonds, he's screwed today. If he was in a 'bond fund', he probably had some, unless it was restricted to gov't bonds. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Retirement

2009-04-28 Thread Rich Thomas
Same thing today! --R (not really, but you get the point) Mitch Haley wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: Hope he didn't have Govt Motors bonds, he's screwed today. If he was in a 'bond fund', he probably had some, unless it was restricted to gov't bonds. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] 560SEL water pump suggestion

2009-04-28 Thread dblidd
Yea, those tillotson lower nuts are tough, I have a 1/4 drive 7/16 Snap-On universal socket I bought just for those. oops, Wrong Merc content. Dave Liddell '77 240D (Complete front suspension rebuild in process) '84 Ovlov Turbo Wagon Message: 5 Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:08:00 -0500

Re: [MBZ] OT: anyone using a cell phone repeater for better indoor signal?

2009-04-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: Looking for experiences, brand recommendations, etc. A low cost short range alternative is to get a bluetooth headset and wire the phone to an outside antenna. Limits you to 15-30' from wherever the phone is. A friend of mine put a Wilson setup on his barn, but took it

Re: [MBZ] Any more on-line service manuals?

2009-04-28 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Thanks Fred-I always figure if you have to call for the price-never mind-but nice to know they exist. Wonder if they just custom print for each order? I know some larger publishers do that now-you order a copy of s book and they actually print and bind it for you -no hard copy stock. Dwight

Re: [MBZ] Any more on-line service manuals?

2009-04-28 Thread tyler
Sharing is caring. Of course, you should only access these if you have paid for them (ie own a print copy already, etc ;) Mercedes 124 chassis cd manual from MB http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/3884220/Mercedes_124_chassis_cd_manual_from_MB Mercedes-Benz Model 126 Service Manual Library

Re: [MBZ] Any more on-line service manuals?

2009-04-28 Thread Frederick W Moir
Dwight. That's what I thought, print-to-order. One-offs, therefore not cheap. Fred Moir At 05:29 PM 4/28/2009, you wrote: Thanks Fred-I always figure if you have to call for the price-never mind-but nice to know they exist. Wonder if they just custom print for each order? I know some larger

Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-04-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its the valve in the drivers door that controls the whole thing. andrew strasfogel wrote: Huh? Never seen one of these in my W123. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84

[MBZ] I now drive a Kia

2009-04-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yes, thats right, I have fallen to the disgrace of driving a Kia. Picked up my company car for my new job today and thats what I got. I was hoping for a new CDI but that didnt happen. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL,

Re: [MBZ] I now drive a Kia

2009-04-28 Thread Tyler
Can you get mileage reimbursement for driving your own car? That would suck to have to drive a Kia all the time... Sincerely, Tyler 1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel On Apr 28, 2009, at 5:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Yes, thats right, I have fallen to the disgrace of driving a Kia. Picked up my

Re: [MBZ] I now drive a Kia

2009-04-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well later on when I hire another rep they will probably get this car and I will just drive my own. Tyler wrote: Can you get mileage reimbursement for driving your own car? That would suck to have to drive a Kia all the time... Sincerely, Tyler 1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel On Apr 28, 2009, at

Re: [MBZ] I now drive a Kia

2009-04-28 Thread Allan Streib
Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net writes: Yes, thats right, I have fallen to the disgrace of driving a Kia. Picked up my company car for my new job today and thats what I got. I was hoping for a new CDI but that didnt happen. Is it like this one, where they stole the whole look of the

Re: [MBZ] I now drive a Kia

2009-04-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no, not one of those, its a, crap, I cant remmeber what it is, all those kias are the same to me. Allan Streib wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net writes: Yes, thats right, I have fallen to the disgrace of driving a Kia. Picked up my company car for my new job today and thats what I

[MBZ] interesing 116 euro manny tranny

2009-04-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I assume its a 116, for all I know, it could be a 126 Original Message Subject:1980 Mercedes SE - $300 (Irondale) Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:03:52 -0700 (PDT) From: ka...@striplin.net To: ka...@striplin.net ka...@striplin.net has forwarded you this

Re: [MBZ] interesing 116 euro manny tranny (correction, 126 euro)

2009-04-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I see it has picture now, its a 126. Does not look bad at all. Im about half way interested in it but damn, its 600+miles away. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I assume its a 116, for all I know, it could be a 126 Original Message Subject: 1980 Mercedes SE - $300 (Irondale)

Re: [MBZ] Any more online service manuals?

2009-04-28 Thread Robert Rentfro
Just 42-010 Bleeding the brake system or renewing the brake fluid 42-160 Replacement of brake pads Thanks so much. I'll give you credit in my presentation. Bob R. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey

Re: [MBZ] repair help north IA '85 300TD

2009-04-28 Thread Luther
The car made it home fine, I'll diagnose it tomorrow. Luther Luther wrote: My dad is on his way south from MN and is in Kiesper, IA and is having vacuum issues. He has weak brakes, the car takes a long time to shut off, and the door locks don't move very quickly. He does not have a vacuum

Re: [MBZ] repair help north IA '85 300TD

2009-04-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
its still a POS Luther wrote: The car made it home fine, I'll diagnose it tomorrow. Luther Luther wrote: My dad is on his way south from MN and is in Kiesper, IA and is having vacuum issues. He has weak brakes, the car takes a long time to shut off, and the door locks don't move very

[MBZ] Smokin' Brakes

2009-04-28 Thread Michael E. Esh
I have a 1984 300D with 250,000 miles. I put new pads and rotors on last summer. While driving down the highway yesterday I noticed what felt like a tire going flat. When I stopped smoke was rolling pretty good from under the right front wheel well and no tires were flat. I figure that the

Re: [MBZ] Any more on-line service manuals?

2009-04-28 Thread Tyler
Mercedes Benz W201 190D 190E Factory Manual 1984-1993 http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/4873554/Mercedes_Benz_W201_190D_190E_Factory_Manual_1984-1993 On Apr 28, 2009, at 2:38 PM, tyler wrote: Sharing is caring. Of course, you should only access these if you have paid for them (ie own a print

Re: [MBZ] repair help north IA '85 300TD

2009-04-28 Thread Luther
You're just jealous the selling price was $500 Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: its still a POS Luther wrote: The car made it home fine, I'll diagnose it tomorrow. Luther Luther wrote: My dad is on his way south from MN and is in Kiesper, IA and is having vacuum issues. He has weak brakes,

Re: [MBZ] repair help north IA '85 300TD

2009-04-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I will give that back to you to help you out. Luther wrote: You're just jealous the selling price was $500 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro

Re: [MBZ] interesing 116 euro manny tranny

2009-04-28 Thread WILTON
'Sure looks like a 126 to me. Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com; Banned List ban...@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 9:06 PM Subject: [MBZ] interesing 116 euro manny tranny I assume its

Re: [MBZ] getting the E300 back together

2009-04-28 Thread Luther
I'll trade you straight up for my CD Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Finally got around to messing with the 95 E300 with the messed up front end. Pulled the old radiator out. Only difference I can see between it and say, a 87 radiator is the little nipple on top for the overflow. I guess I

Re: [MBZ] I now drive a Kia

2009-04-28 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] getting the E300 back together

2009-04-28 Thread Robert Massmann
Kaleb, I really like mine, even with over 260K miles on it. Bob Massmann Oregonia Ohio - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 8:50 PM Subject: [MBZ] getting

Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-04-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] Smokin' Brakes

2009-04-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
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[MBZ] Herding cats

2009-04-28 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-04-28 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-04-28 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:31:59 -0400 andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Ok - the following elements have been tested and PASSED with flying colors: Drive's door vacuum switch Front PS and both rear door vacuum elements Main check valve under the hood Brake booster connection Fuel

Re: [MBZ] Smokin' Brakes

2009-04-28 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:39:22 -0400 Michael E. Esh michael...@charter.net wrote: I have a 1984 300D with 250,000 miles. I put new pads and rotors on last summer. While driving down the highway yesterday I noticed what felt like a tire going flat. When I stopped smoke was rolling pretty good

[MBZ] '86 SDL climate only hot or cold

2009-04-28 Thread Luther
The a/c and heat function fine on my SDL, but they don't function (blend) together. On cold mornings, the car will blow full out 180C heat until the cabin reaches temp, then blow cold air until the temp is cooler, then blow 180C air, then cold air, etc If this was my 123, I'd pull the

Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-04-28 Thread Jim Cathey
Did I miss anything obvious? How do I get at the reservoir to test it? One of the lines from the big knot up front ought to be the one that goes to the reservoir. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Any more on-line service manuals?

2009-04-28 Thread Jim Cathey
Paper Manuals, not cheap. I have a few and they are clean and clear with GOOD pictures. If the same people who made the paper manuals had made the PDF's then life would be good. But it appears that they hired some minimum-wage-slave to stand over a 'photocopier' and make the CD's that way.

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL climate only hot or cold

2009-04-28 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL climate only hot or cold

2009-04-28 Thread Jim Cathey
The a/c and heat function fine on my SDL, but they don't function (blend) together. On cold mornings, the car will blow full out 180C heat until the cabin reaches temp, then blow cold air until the temp is cooler, then blow 180C air, then cold air, etc Sounds like the monovalve is not

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL climate only hot or cold

2009-04-28 Thread Rich Thomas
You could move either further south or further north and the problem would be solved. --R Luther wrote: The a/c and heat function fine on my SDL, but they don't function (blend) together. On cold mornings, the car will blow full out 180C heat until the cabin reaches temp, then blow cold air

[MBZ] 240D belt change

2009-04-28 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
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Re: [MBZ] Any more on-line service manuals?

2009-04-28 Thread Loren Faeth
I believe the intermediate stage was microfiche, and unfortunately, the cds were made form the fisches rather than form the paper books for the older cars. The 124 cds seem to be better, but still not as good as the books. At 10:14 PM 4/28/2009, you wrote: Paper Manuals, not cheap. I have a

Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-04-28 Thread Fmiser
andrew strasfogel wrote: What's left are 1) the vacuum tank, 2) the hatch lock element, and 3) all hidden lines and hoses. Craig McCluskey wrote: I can tell you where the reservoir is in a W123 (sedan), but not an S123 (station wagon). It's just in front of the back bumper, visible

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL climate only hot or cold

2009-04-28 Thread Luther
This CCU (Climate Control Unit) has been resoldered completely, all fresh solder. Grrr, I guess this time I'll order new capacitors and RR them also. Jim, I'll pull the monovalve tomorrow or Thursday and see if that helps. It might be the CCU since the auto fan blows high speed or low

Re: [MBZ] Any more online service manuals?

2009-04-28 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:19:44 -0700 Robert Rentfro rrent...@cox.net wrote: Just 42-010 Bleeding the brake system or renewing the brake fluid 42-160 Replacement of brake pads They are now scanned in Gimp .xcf format, about 22 megabytes per page. What form do you want them in? Thanks so

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL climate only hot or cold

2009-04-28 Thread Jim Cathey
Jim, I'll pull the monovalve tomorrow or Thursday and see if that helps. It might be the CCU since the auto fan blows high speed or low speed, there's no gradual fan speed control. That is possible. It depends on if the fan speed is pro-active or re-active to the plenum temperature. If

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL climate only hot or cold

2009-04-28 Thread Luther
Tell me about it. Getting to the bottom PCB is a PITA, having to remove that small ribbon cable for the temp control. Eh, it's not as bad as laptop repair, thank goodness. Jim Cathey wrote: Jim, I'll pull the monovalve tomorrow or Thursday and see if that helps. It might be the CCU since

Re: [MBZ] Any more online service manuals?

2009-04-28 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:59:46 -0600 Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com wrote: On Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:19:44 -0700 Robert Rentfro rrent...@cox.net wrote: Just 42-010 Bleeding the brake system or renewing the brake fluid 42-160 Replacement of brake pads They are now scanned in Gimp

Re: [MBZ] repair help north IA '85 300TD

2009-04-28 Thread Luther
Dad's not going to sell it. Besides, you have too many cars, at least he drives it. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I will give that back to you to help you out. Luther wrote: You're just jealous the selling price was $500 -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford

Re: [MBZ] Any more online service manuals?

2009-04-28 Thread Fmiser
Craig McCluskey wrote: On Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:19:44 -0700 Robert Rentfro rrent...@cox.net wrote: Just 42-010 Bleeding the brake system or renewing the brake fluid 42-160 Replacement of brake pads They are now scanned in Gimp .xcf format, about 22 megabytes per page. What form