More than $5k and more than 5 hours, but I doubt he'll get his asking
price. '87 SDL with 116k miles for $10k.
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1624163229.html
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Curt, that's about 3-4 hours north of Rich and I. A little too far to
meet for a cup of joe...
-Max
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Subject:
Found a w124 93 300d with 120k miles on it for about the right price.
Gonna try to look at it this weekend.
-Rolf
On 03/01/2010 04:10 PM, Rolf wrote:
Turbo diesel. W124 or newer. Low mileage decent maintenance etc etc.
Somewhere not to far from Atlanta and under $5k. Just shaking the tree
I can solder, I guess I may dig into it. I'm also tempted to upgrade to
a newer relay with true after-glow following the example of Dave M's
conversion, which included a new head water temperature sensor and
wiring to incorporate.
-Max
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From:
Can't recall who wanted the OM originally - I have a W123 300E/300D (and
more) OM on PDF if needed -
It includes some Euro - only models and the photo on the cover shows Ero
headlights.
Let me know who wants a copy -
LarryT
91 300D
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Rolf wrote:
Found a w124 93 300d with 120k miles on it for about the right price.
Gonna try to look at it this weekend.
It's Tuesday morning. I'm gonna invoke Mitch's Law here. If it's worth more than
they are asking, you won't get to see it, for it will be gone by Saturday.
Mitch.
LarryT wrote:
Can't recall who wanted the OM originally - I have a W123 300E/300D (and
more) OM on PDF if needed -
Snookers was looking for the 94-95 W124 book last I knew. I found one on
fleabay, but it might have been out of his price range. If I had just bought a
car as nice as his, I
When they first told me I thought I was going to Wilton territory but he's
(IIRC) NC...
Oh well, maybe I'll get on TV.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 06:50:56 -0500
From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
meade.m.dil...@navy.mil
To: Mercedes Discussion List
The good ones DO go quickly! My own preferred indie bought one out from
under me - the NERVE. I actually test drove the car right before him,
but had to get higher approval (i.e. submit my proposal to the finance
committee with business case analysis, you-know-who is the chair) before
I made an
Greenville isn't far from the NC border, I think Wilton will be closer than
us???
-Max
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It's also located in the middle of nowhere and he is asking what I think
is a fair price (more than I want to pay). We'll see. I got burned bad a
few weeks back. TD needed new trans was selling for like $1200. Car was
PRISTINE. I got there and some ass was signing the paper.
-Rolf
On
I have the 1980 300D and there are 2 alternators the same cost. Will either of
them bolt up the same?
P/N's W0133-1605673 and 1603777.
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On Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 4:02 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV
SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote:
I can solder, I guess I may dig into it. I'm also tempted to upgrade to
a newer relay with true after-glow following the example of Dave M's
conversion, which included a new head
Rolf wrote:
It's also located in the middle of nowhere and he is asking what I think
is a fair price (more than I want to pay). We'll see. I got burned bad a
few weeks back. TD needed new trans was selling for like $1200. Car was
PRISTINE. I got there and some ass was signing the paper.
I
Been searching for several months for new struts for my HHR. My TRUSTY supplier
cannot get me Bilsteins ;-(
My choice seems to be:
NAPA @ $95
or
KYB at $75 {Mail Order from AJUSA}
Any knowledge base would be helpful
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On Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 4:05 PM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote:
I think I might avoid this guy as my advertising consultant.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/ctd/1623788068.html
Grand Nationals are pretty collectible... he just might get what he's
asking if the car isn't a total POS.
Alex
On Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 6:52 AM, pm7...@comcast.net wrote:
Been searching for several months for new struts for my HHR. My TRUSTY
supplier cannot get me Bilsteins ;-(
My choice seems to be:
NAPA @ $95
or
KYB at $75 {Mail Order from AJUSA}
I bet RockAuto.com has Monroes or Gabriels for
Considering they go for 15-20k, ya.
On 03/02/2010 09:56 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 4:05 PM, Donald Snookdsn...@mtsqh.com wrote:
I think I might avoid this guy as my advertising consultant.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/ctd/1623788068.html
Grand Nationals
Don't bet too much, BTDT.
Thanks for the thought.
Pete
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Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 9:59:40 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T KYB Struts
You know, I kinda like that idea. And have some kind of klaxon warning
when it engages, and the sound of a turbine starter spooling it up then
the whoomp of it catching fire and starting to wind up. Then its time
to light up the diesel!
--R
On 3/2/2010 9:38 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On
LOL, that would be fun!
Navigator, prepare to get underway
Aye aye!
Engage pre-glow!
Check.
Engage starter!
Cranking
Give me 10 seconds of After-glow
10 seconds Aye!
---10 seconds later---
Afterglow complete, oil pressure steady, no visible smoke. We are ready to
get underway Sir!
-Max
If you miss one, another will come along. If you get into the mindset
of having to pounce before the next guy, that's when you end up
overpaying.
Allan
On Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:15 -0500, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote:
It's also located in the middle of nowhere and he is asking what I
think is a
I put KYB on my Wife's Infiniti a couple years ago, and I won't go that
route again. They are too firm, compared to the old struts, and I had
to get one replaced under warranty. Later I read on the Infiniti board
that the general consensus on KYB's is that they're junk.
-Max
-Original
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
I bet RockAuto.com has Monroes or Gabriels for even less.
They've got Monroes for slightly less than the KYBs. From my experience with KYB
struts on my Horizon 20 years ago, I wouldn't buy KYB without a lifetime
guarantee. When the 2nd set of lifetime gold struts
Thepartsbin.com has Monroes, but they are a little more expensive than
KYB. KYB GR-2 rears are $36.55, fronts are $61.03. Listed as fitting
'03-'06 SSR.
I don't know who OEMs NAPA's house brand, but they will tell you if you ask.
Alex
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Peter wrote: Hey - your not even supposed to be looking at craigslist are you?
LOL! Well, I am not looking for myself. Our office manager has a 16 year old
daughter who is looking for a specific kind of car and she asked me to help.
Plus, one of my partners is looking for a cheap car. This
On Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 6:58 AM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote:
Considering they go for 15-20k, ya.
GNXs maybe. Not plain old Grand Nationals.
Alex
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Lookie here:
FE3:
http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-506-287-Front-Suspension-Strut/dp/B000S2TWNQ
http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-506-288-Front-Suspension-Strut/dp/B000S2S8PE
FE1:
http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-506-625-Front-Suspension-Strut/dp/B000NWA762
Yeah, when I first saw your post, I thought for a second we might do lunch,
but I looked again and saw SC; I'm 50 minutes from Greenville, NC.
Wilton
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Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 8:57
Donald Snook wrote:
Peter wrote: Hey - your not even supposed to be looking at craigslist are you?
He asked me to help him look for another cheap car, preferably another Buick
Century. He wants to spend less than $3000.
Too bad the STS is gone. You could have sold him that for $3k.
Mitch.
Long border, though. Greenville, SC, is 5 hours or more from me.
Wilton
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 9:12 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
Can even have copper safety wire on the red cover so you can have the honor
of breaking it (the copper wire) before you flip the cover.
Wilton
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday,
This guy brings new meaning to cheapness.
I, too, make decent enough money, but I'd rather spend it
on something that doesn't depreciate. Hence, all the 'old
crap' mercedes around here.
-- Jim
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My friend Hans says KYBs are going to ride just like Bilsteins that have
started to knock. Don't waste your money.
Peter
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53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil
Sent: Mar 2, 2010 10:09 AM
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I'd love to have Bilsteins, they don't make them for Mexican cars like my HHR!
--
Peter Arnold
Windsor, CT
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Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 10:52:38 AM GMT -05:00
Curt-It's near when my family lives across the mountains in Hendersonville
NC.
Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co
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Wickford RI 02852
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On Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV
Jim C. wrote: I, too, make decent enough money, but I'd rather spend it
on something that doesn't depreciate. Hence, all the 'old crap' mercedes
around here.
I am the same way. But, his old Buick Century wasn't a nice old cheap car, it
was just junk. One nice thing about older Mercedes is
I have not had a gasser Mercedes for while now. But, I noticed something on
this 95 E320 which is interesting. I am used to starting the car and the oil
gauge pegs out at 3 for a while and when it warms up or sits at idle, the
needle drops a little. In fact, once its very warm, the need will
And I waited to long. Already removed... Sigh.
-Rolf
On 03/02/2010 10:07 AM, Allan Streisand wrote:
If you miss one, another will come along. If you get into the mindset
of having to pounce before the next guy, that's when you end up
overpaying.
Allan
On Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:15 -0500,
Sender could be shorted/grounded (not sure which would cause this).
Or you could have a real overpressure situation, perhaps the relief valve is
stuck.
Have your indy put an oil pressure test gauge on it to confirm the dash reading.
Allan
On Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:18 -0600, Donald Snook
It's permissible for the needle to drop when the oil is hot, but I don't think
it did when the cars were brand new and the bearings were tight.
On my 1979 300SD (~300,000 miles) 2 bar at hot idle with 15W40 was a pretty
reliable indicator that it needed an oil change.
Mitch.
Allan Streib wrote:
Sender could be shorted/grounded (not sure which would cause this).
Or you could have a real overpressure situation, perhaps the relief valve is
stuck.
Have your indy put an oil pressure test gauge on it to confirm the dash reading.
Does the gauge read zero with the
Perhaps you should not be going to the drive thru (bad for you) and
sitting for 10 minutes?
Hope that helps.
--R
On 3/2/2010 11:18 AM, Donald Snook wrote:
I have not had a gasser Mercedes for while now. But, I noticed something on
this 95 E320 which is interesting. I am used to starting
The single largest cost of car ownership for most people is depreciation.
If you eliminate that factor - stuff gets pretty cheap. Thats where all the
old benz's come in. By the time we buy them, they have all almost reached
the point where running with stuff working they basically are at the
Some manufacturers phony the gauges to help avoid unnecessary service
complaints.
'Some' oil pressure is enough at idle, it will go up when you spin the pump.
You cannot explain that to a non technical person who assumes that more is
better all of the time.
Excessive oil pressure requires
With the factory short block OM621 i got years ago, the oil pressure
still pegs out and is always at the peg, even warm idle. The old
engine went down to 2 or less when warm, but the bearings were shot.
I put a SW oil pressure gauge on it and found I had to keep the RPM
low when it was cold
Have you changed the oil? Know what weight you have?
LarryT
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What's the best kind for him to use?
--R (ducking)
On 3/2/2010 12:09 PM, LarryT wrote:
Have you changed the oil? Know what weight you have?
LarryT
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I just bought some technical books from Amazon, used ones in perfect
condition, for like 25% of new cost. A lot of used bookstores,
Goodwill, etc. have used books listed, it's a great deal. All 3 showed
up in 3 days.
--R
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Don't know for sure but the recommended oil for your car may be a 0W40 or
similar - there may be a sticker somewhere telling what to use - engine
compartment, door jamb, gas filler cover, trunk, ? which will tell you which
to use.
If the PO used 15W50 it will have higher OP.
I haven't been
What kind of engine does he have - a 103?
LarryT
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I agree - there are some great deals on Amazon Used books stores - I've also
had good luck with addall.com for out of print and rare stuff - but you must
be aware of what a realistic cost is - some are marked up to ridiculous
levels.
But I like Amazon because all the sellers are shown
LarryT wrote:
What kind of engine does he have - a 103?
E320, so I think M104.
Mitch.
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Getting close to an oil discussion here. My 104 holds hard a pegged untill
the oil needs changed - at about 5500 miles - mostly high way, then at idle
it drops to 2.5 bars. Then I change the oil I run sythetic 1540. I know I
know - but it has never failed me - and none of my cars use or leak
Which oil sheet for this car?
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1
-Max
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On Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:18 -0500, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote:
Don't know for sure but the recommended oil for your car may be a 0W40
or similar - there may be a sticker somewhere telling what to use -
engine compartment, door jamb, gas filler cover, trunk, ? which will
tell you which
I need to replace the line that runs from the clutch master cylinder
to the slave cylinder on one of my Saabs. This car uses brake fluid
in the clutch hydraulics. Imagine a hard brake line with the flexible
line to the caliper attached, and you'll get the general idea,
although on this one the
Mitch wrote: Does the gauge read zero with the engine stopped and the ignition
on?
Yes. And when I start it, the needle climbs up to 3.
Donald H. Snook
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Donald Snook wrote:
Mitch wrote: Does the gauge read zero with the engine stopped and the ignition
on?
Yes. And when I start it, the needle climbs up to 3.
Sounds like a properly functioning system to me.
Somewhere close to 100psi, the relief valve will open to prevent overpressure.
The
Mitch wrote: It's permissible for the needle to drop when the oil is hot, but
I don't think
it did when the cars were brand new and the bearings were tight.
That is sort of what I thinking. That all of my prior cars had MANY MANY more
miles on them, so maybe this one is like this because the
Allan wrote: Sender could be shorted/grounded (not sure which would cause
this).
I suppose it could be. But, the needle does climb to three when I start the
car, so I would guess that means it is working.
Donald H. Snook
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Larry wrote: Have you changed the oil? Know what weight you have?
I have not changed the oil. I called the local dealer to find out when it was
done. It was changed in April of last year. It has only been about 900 miles
since the last change. I don't know what kind of oil (dino or
It is workable. You can also use compression fittings on the pipe to
go to pipe thread, if you can find a piece of hose with female pipe
thread on both ends. (think hydraulic hose) more likely to be in an
industrial outlet than an automotive outlet.
You hit on another source...restorers.
Rich wrote: What's the best kind for him to use?
Good Question, Rich. I wanted to know, too. But, didn't want to start an oil
thread.
If it makes a difference to anyone answering this question. I don't know yet
what kind of oil has been used in the past on this car. But, I have a call
into
I would not hesitate to use a compression fitting on a clutch line. Compare to
bake line the pressure is VERY LOW.
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You can also buy the flare tool at Sears and make your own - get some
line to practice on before you work on your lines. Tricky part will be
the flexible line with two male fittings.
-Max
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pm7...@comcast.net wrote:
I would not hesitate to use a compression fitting on a clutch line. Compare to bake line the pressure is VERY LOW.
Good point. A Saab 99/900 slave cylinder is nearly 2 in diameter and I doubt
the thrust is over 100lb. In fact, now that you mention it, I would be
From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net
I agree - there are some great deals on Amazon Used books stores - I've
also had good luck with addall.com for out of print and rare stuff - but
you must be aware of what a realistic cost is - some are marked up to
ridiculous
levels.
But I like Amazon
Well, all I know is that my W111 280SE 3.5 ran hot on the highway, a problem
that vanished after my mechanic replaced the fan clutch.
Come to think of it, it may also have been running hot at idle as well...
This was nearly15 years ago.
On Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 11:10 PM, Craig McCluskey
Peter wrote: Getting close to an oil discussion here. My 104 holds hard a
pegged untill the oil needs changed - at about 5500 miles - mostly high way,
then at idle it drops to 2.5 bars. Then I change the oil I run sythetic 1540.
I know I know - but it has never failed me - and none of my
I found this site online. It is dedicated to the 124. it has a 124 Buyer's
guide. Most of the folks on this list know everything listed here, but it is a
pretty good write-up if you are looking for a 124 or are just interested in the
model.
http://www.club124.net/w124-buyers-guide.html
1995 E320 wagon. Love it. Wife has it
On Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 1:51 PM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote:
Peter wrote: Getting close to an oil discussion here. My 104 holds hard a
pegged untill the oil needs changed - at about 5500 miles - mostly high way,
then at idle it drops to 2.5
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
I can solder, I guess I may dig into it. I'm also tempted to
upgrade to a newer relay with true after-glow following the
example of Dave M's conversion, which included a new head
water temperature sensor and wiring to incorporate.
My
Hey Dan (the Mercedes Martha Stewart),
I have a detail question for you. My car has VERY slight haze/swirl marks in
the paint. The paint looks fantastic, but with such a dark car, you can see
very minor swirl marks in the paint under fluorescent lights. I only noticed
it when I was getting
Good site, thanks for posting.
Ed
300E
On 2 March 2010 15:42, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote:
I found this site online. It is dedicated to the 124. it has a 124
Buyer's guide. Most of the folks on this list know everything listed here,
but it is a pretty good write-up if you are
Om606?
0w40 (m1, if you can find the stuff that's mb approved... Else,
formula M)
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On Mar 2, 2010, at 12:16, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
wrote:
What's the best kind for him to use?
--R
Find out where the guys with hydraulic equipment go for hose rebuilds.
Btdt, 91 jeep xj with bendix abs (integral hydraulic based boost) for
the high pressure line from the abs pump.
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On Mar 2, 2010, at 13:23, Alex
Hi Donald -
IMHO, It's time to change it - at 11 months it's been in there long
enough. There's also a possibility it's dino juice which may allow the
acids formed by combustion to start attacking the bearings and other soft
parts.
10W30 sounds like a good choice (300E, right?) -
Just in case someone might be interested in this.
http://gainesville.craigslist.org/cto/1622344680.html
I have too many so in the interests of staying alive I will not
be buying it but I will go look at it if someone wants more info.
Manfred
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family stuff first.
Dan
--- On Tue, 3/2/10, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote:
From: Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com
Subject: [MBZ] Where is Martha Stewart when you need her
To: 'Mercedes@okiebenz.com'
If you really enjoy doing all of that, maybe I'll take both of mine to you
and let you do 'em; one white'un, one black'un (both MB). Let me know,
though, when Winter's over; don't want any of that road salt crap on 'em.
;)
Wilton
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A FL car? I'm surprised somebody hasn't removed 100 kmi or so from that odo
by now. ;)
Wilton
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Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 5:36 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Interesting car
Just
I wonder if maybe he did a coolant flush at the same time. If the radiator had
to come out anyway...
-Curt
Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:28:14 -0500
From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Overheating 1977 300D
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Wife's firm is working on this guys legal work
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Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
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Great news - I didn't know where the reference point was - might just be the
engine mounts.
From the technical data book, the 2.2 manual tranny (201.122 chassis) had a
3.23 rar end till 10/85, then a 3.91. Your 2.5 (210.126 chassis) auto has a
3.07 rear end. The manual version had a 3.64
The
I don't know what to think.
I think you need more miles to loosen up the bearings
more. Then it'll drop some when hot. It's _permissible_
to drop to ~1 Bar at hot idle. It's not _required_ to
drop at all!
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I am the same way. But, his old Buick Century wasn't a nice old cheap
car, it was just junk.
Certain of our cars, such as the Frankenheap and Chicken Wagon,
essentially _are_ just junk. But high-quality junk...
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Exactly! I've blocked off a whole week for the operation. The only way to
make the project worse would be to throw in an engine (third one) swap to
boot. (We know where there's a 2.5 turbo in a 201 with a dead tranny that's
tempting).
On Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 12:19 AM, Jim Cathey
to the local NAPA, where there's a big sign saying Hydraulic Hose
Repair While You Wait---I live out in the boonies, so this is tractor
country. But they looked at me like I was nuts, saying We can't do
anything with those crimped-on fittings; you have to buy a whole new
line.
You went to the
I'll take a close look at the throttle system in the manual car to see
if
there's a damper in there somewhere - like the manual 240D had. That
seems
likely to address the bucking, which our 240D did since the damper was
completely worn out.
There should be, and it makes a difference. I added
My M103 in the '91 300E has the opposite symptom - it drops to nearly 0 when
hot at idle. I used 15W50 when I changed the oil, thinking it might change
the idling pressure, but it didn't. I remember hearing (here) that the M103
is known for this behavior, but I don't remember anything else. There
your sender is bad, it should drop to about half.
Donald Snook wrote:
I have not had a gasser Mercedes for while now. But, I noticed something on
this 95 E320 which is interesting. I am used to starting the car and the oil
gauge pegs out at 3 for a while and when it warms up or sits at
yea, its working, but not properly.
Donald Snook wrote:
Allan wrote: Sender could be shorted/grounded (not sure which would cause
this).
I suppose it could be. But, the needle does climb to three when I start the
car, so I would guess that means it is working.
Donald H. Snook
yea, thats pretty typical. It does not take much to drop the guage to
zero or close to it at idle. The sending unit is a little flaky, but
not by much.
OK Don wrote:
My M103 in the '91 300E has the opposite symptom - it drops to nearly 0 when
hot at idle. I used 15W50 when I changed the
Watched 2010 tonight. One word: Suckalicious.
Dan
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Make that 2012.
Dan
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Fan clutch is an easy DIY job in a W109. No need to R/R the radiator.
On Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 6:53 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
I wonder if maybe he did a coolant flush at the same time. If the radiator
had to come out anyway...
-Curt
Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:28:14 -0500
I went to Avatar 3D Imax the other night. If you ignore the lame story
allegory it is an awesome experience.
--R
On 3/2/2010 10:28 PM, LWB250 wrote:
Make that 2012.
Dan
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