My '84 190D is seeing its last winter, the tin worm has gotten pretty serious
and I can't see putting a bunch of money into it.Since its our third car and I
commute almost exclusively with the Jetta I can have the third car be a toy. I
like the idea of staying in the MB family although if I
Does your 190D have a manual transmission?
Transplant the 190D drive train into the 280SL.
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
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Nope, its an auto which is maybe one reason I've never really loved it. Its
been a good car but not a great car, not one I remember for years and years
anyway.
The Jetta has spoiled me for power, I'd rather have its engine in the 280SL...
;)
-Curt
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Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
Dan is so enamored of the 140 I thought maybe I'd give that a try. I'm not
stuck on diesel (good right?) since its our third car economy isn't a huge
issue...
Good to be willing to look at gassers when I've seen exactly one W140 ever that
purported to come
One comment to add:
On the bad fuel pump car, if you can get it for a parts/salvage/I'd buy it and
stick a diesel in it price, you can always pay the man, take the title and keys,
jumper the fuel pump relay, and cross your fingers.
Mitch.
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Nope, its an auto which is maybe one reason I've never really loved it. Its
been a good car but not a great car, not one I remember for years and years
anyway.
The Jetta has spoiled me for power, I'd rather have its engine in the 280SL...
;)
I'd put any MB
I learned more than 70 years ago with the family's '37 Ford that NOTHING is
more worthless than a car that ya hafta push.
Wilton
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NOTHING is more worthless than a car that ya hafta push.
Unless you are on a date and the gal you are with jumps out and helps you
push, shoulder to shoulder.. Then, she's a keeper .. Take her home to
mother and then marry her.
One of my first cars was a 37 Ford club coupe with a 60 hp
This exact thing happened to me back in 2005. Overheated on the nj turnpike
with my sailboat on the roof. Pulled over and v low coolant! No visible
leaks. Did it at long intervals until monovalve was replaced. Head seemed
to survive but one could easily have cooked it on the freeway listening to
G wrote:
Those were the good old days.. gas was 0.11 cents a gallon, the
car cost me $100, the wrecked Chrysler donor car I got the Hemi
engine from cost me $25.00 and I did it my way...
Let's see what those numbers translate to in today's dollars -
based on fuel price. If we pick $3.30
Regarding my '08 CLK 350...Can I start the engine and let it run for a
spell without the air cleaner housing installed? I have developed a small
oil drip from somewhere on the drivers rear of the engine and it's dripping
on the exhaust and the only way I can see it (I think) is with the air
Pretty much spot on.. if you add in the devaluation factor of the dollar,
then vs now.. might more than double those numbers.
Also, it would be remiss not to include the cost of the divorce lawyers and
alimony after that sweet little gal that got out and helped you push the
old ford had 2.4 kids
The main joy in driving Mercedes diesels is that these cars are
bulletproof, which is something to enjoy regardless of where fuel prices
happen to be.
On Sat, Jan 3, 2015 at 11:24 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
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Amen.
On Jan 3, 2015 11:23 PM, OK Don via Mercedes
What determines the pricing criteria - age?
On Sun, Jan 4, 2015 at 2:01 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes
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I'm rather fond of Wild Turkey. I've seen three different
grades, over the years. Not surprisingly, the most expensive
was the best. (Rare Breed?) I have not
Do you mean .11 or 11 cents/gallon?
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NOTHING is more worthless than a car that ya hafta push.
Unless you are on a date and the gal you are with jumps out and helps you
push, shoulder to shoulder.. Then, she's a
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] So what do I want?
Do you mean .11 or 11 cents/gallon?
My guess would be $.119 a gallon.
Rick
Who remembers gas at
Finally wakes up... maybe.
http://www.komando.com/happening-now/290211/after-hack-sony-used-what/all
Rick
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11 cents is problematic, so 11 hundredths of a cent is pre-industrial
revolution pricing.
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11 cents. ;)
Wilton
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] So what do I want?
Do you mean .11 or 11
If BB would/could make a deal with Apple to make a BB iphone, maybe
people would use them.
More likely that Apple would just spend some of its billions and buy
BB. Then we could have an iBB
Finally wakes up... maybe.
PC Guru's,
My HP laptop (which is over six years old) is finally starting to die.
Twice now the screen has gone dark. If I shine a bright light into the
screen I can see the display, and shut-down the laptop. Re-starting the
laptop immediately restored the screen the first time this happened.
Probably the cable from the main board to the inverter. Could be the inverter
or a lamp, but I would bet on the cable first.
A fairly easy DIY repair if you're careful and take your time.
What's the model number?
Dan
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On Jan 4, 2015, at 5:48 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:
Finally wakes up... maybe.
http://www.komando.com/happening-now/290211/after-hack-sony-used-what/all
And one of the links at the bottom of the page:
http://www.komando.com/happening-now/290207/this-new-mercedes-drives-itself-when-you-fall-asleep
Evertek.com has good deals on refurbs and such. You have to register
as a reseller or business to get prices, or you could just call them
for a price. $300 will generally get you a decent laptop, or they
have Macbooks for 300 to 1200
PC Guru's,
My HP laptop (which is over six years old)
Dan,
It's an HP Pavilion dv6700, the service tag says dv6809wm. I can send you
the s/n and p/n if needed.
I would be glad to attempt replacing the cable (or other parts). Is there
a sure way to diagnose?
Let me know if you have a source for parts.
Thanks,
Max
On Sun, Jan 4, 2015 at 5:56 PM,
Thanks Curly, I'll take a look.
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When I was heading to deer camp I spent the night at a friends place. I'd just
picked up a new sleeping bag, I explained I'd bought it because the big one I
already had was too big to keep warm without Angie. He suggested I needed
another Angie. I fell back on that old saw Its cheaper to keep
And one of the links at the bottom of the page:
http://www.komando.com/happening-now/290207/this-new-mercedes-drives-itself-when-you-fall-asleep
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Anybody ever bought a Harbor Freight jack?
I've got an older Craftsman floor jack, one thats literally a bottle jack on
its side with a lever. It works fine but it really doesn't go high enough and
the removable handle is a drag. I've been thinking I wanted a real floor jack
for some time now.
Looking on Newegg, PriceWatch, and TigerDirect, refurbished Dell's and
Lenovo Thinkpads can be had for $250 to $300 or so.
Any other websites recommended?
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I have had no problems with HF jacks.
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Subject: [MBZ] Harbor Freight Jack
Anybody ever bought a
I have two of them, the 1.5 ton racing jack, which has the nice long
handle and decent height; and a removable-handle portable jack. I use the
racing jack all the time for lifting the cars at home. I use the portable
jack when anticipating a requirement while away from home, typically
jacking my
I have 3-4 of their jacks and all are good
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On Jan 4, 2015, at 5:46 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Anybody ever bought a Harbor Freight jack?
I've got an older Craftsman floor jack, one thats literally a bottle jack on
its side with a
Max.I've fixed a couple of HP G60's with bad video cables as the way that HP
passes the cable by the hinge is not too brilliant.The cables are available
from lots of places, like ebay or amazon. Usually under $20.As Dan said slow
and relaxed is the way to go.The inverter for the CFL (lamp) is
Curt.My main Jack is an HF supplied device. No problems in almost 4 years.Just
keep the wheels lubricated.
Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2015 23:46:24 +
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] Harbor Freight Jack
From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Anybody ever bought
I have a three ton HF steel jack that started leaking about a year after I
bought it.
I also have a HF 2 ton aluminum racing jack which works perfectly and is easy
to move around. I would strongly recommend that one.
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On Jan 4, 2015, at 6:46 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
people seem to love to say this; but the long lists of parts we've
needed to replace on our MBZs seems to imply that these cars are
definitely not bulletproof, as does the fact that there are local
junkyards that they have so many of them that they won't take them
unless you tow them to their
Sounds like the HF jacks are worth having. The big question for me now is if
it'll fit under the Jetta. The on sale one is 5 minimum. I may need the low
clearance. The aluminum one is 30# less than steel, 2 tons gives a good safety
factor, I'll never be lifting the whole Jetta, can't even lift
sadly, we haven't had anywhere near as much trouble getting parts for either
of those as we now do for the old
W123.Not really a fair comparison, the newest 123 cars are 5+ years older and
considering their cost when new much less common...
I think when most people say bulletproof they mean
I found one site where a guy said Just buy a Hein Werner with a link to one
at $500+. If I wrenched professionally I'd get one but I can't justify 4X the
cost of a HF...
-Curt
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Sent: Sunday, January 4,
I've never had problems getting parts for a w123. What parts are hard to find?
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On Jan 4, 2015, at 7:29 PM, ernest breakfield via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
people seem to love to say this; but the long lists of parts we've needed to
replace on our MBZs
Ask Jon. He payed way less than that for a reconditioned unit. It is a 3 ton
Hein Werner but it is way sturdier than any other three ton jack that I have
ever seen.
It is nevertheless a very heavy tool. I still love my 2 ton HF aluminum unit. I
lug it around with one hand and it has a couple
Thanks Fred.
How do I figure out the part number(s)?
On Sun, Jan 4, 2015 at 7:22 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Max.I've fixed a couple of HP G60's with bad video cables as the way that
HP passes the cable by the hinge is not too brilliant.The cables are
available
I hit Craigslist and found a basic steel floor jack for $45, I'm considering
offering $30. I've actually got one but it leaked at the pump and by the time I
finally found the correct replacement o-ring I'd lost the plastic follower and
I can't remember the order of the follower and o-ring
considering the cost of the 3 cars i was referring to when new, i have
higher expectations for the MBZ than either a J**p or a Corolla.
i'm with you on maintainable; i was trying to make the point that
that *was* true, but is no longer the case if parts are going NLA.
i'm not into
The only consolation we have with our rusty cars is that the dashes rarely
crack, or rarely crack badly. My '84 190D has a few cracks which I attribute to
it having some southern heritage...
-Curt
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Well that is a bit disconcerting. I will still find a way!
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On Jan 4, 2015, at 7:52 PM, ernest breakfield via Mercedes
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most recently, something as critical as a Vacuum Amplifier, and even
something as simple as a Fuel Gauge Sender Unit.
Perhaps a better descriptor is the one offered by a tech at an indy Autohaus:
they don't break.
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Sunday, 04 January 2015, 07:39PM -0500 from Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com:
sadly, we haven't had anywhere near as much trouble getting parts
A replacement dash or console in any color besides black.
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Sunday, 04 January 2015, 07:43PM -0500 from dseretakis--- via Mercedes
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I've never had problems getting parts for a w123. What parts are hard to find?
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On Jan
Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
Anybody ever bought a Harbor Freight jack?
I've got an older Craftsman floor jack, one thats literally a bottle jack on its side with a lever. It works
fine but it really doesn't go high enough and the removable handle is a drag. I've been thinking I wanted a
By way of disagreeing with some of your 123 conclusions, i have to use
Fred's phrase, YMMV.
On Jan 4, 2015 8:06 PM, ernest breakfield via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
considering the cost of the 3 cars i was referring to when new, i have
higher expectations for the MBZ than either a
I bought a set consisting of a high-lift SUV jack and matching (heavy duty)
jack stands from Sears on sale years ago. I've been very happy with them. I
think I paid around $100 for the set, but that was shortly after I bought
the SDL.
Kaleb, is that jack that you have that won't let a car down
What Dimitri said. I started calling around to the hydraulic repair shops
looking for a GOOD floor jack. I finally found a 2.5 HW in Boston (130 miles,
but I go there all the time) which had just been totally rebuilt. I showed up
and it was 3 ton. The guy said, “Oh well, I thought it was a
Anybody ever bought a Harbor Freight jack?
I've got an older Craftsman floor jack, one thats literally a bottle
jack on its side with a lever. It works fine but it really doesn't
go high enough and the removable handle is a drag. I've been
thinking I wanted a real floor jack for some time now.
A quick search brought this up:
http://www.getpartsonline.com/hp-compaq-pavilion-dv6700.html
HP has a really good parts and support site to get the part numbers and
details. Looking on the site above shows a cable for $15 and the inverter for
the same.
If you look around you should find
Thanks Dan!
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
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All posts are the
people seem to love to say this; but the long lists of parts we've
needed to replace on our MBZs seems to imply that these cars are
definitely not bulletproof, as does the fact that there are local
junkyards that they have so many of them that they won't take them
unless you tow them to their
most recently, something as critical as a Vacuum Amplifier, and even
something as simple as a Fuel Gauge Sender Unit.
when even the Classic Center can't provide these, it's not a good sign.
cheers!
e
You said as does the fact that there are local junkyards that they
have so many of them
cute, but sadly inaccurate.
ignoring the parts we've already discussed, we've had no-go
failures including (but not limited to) broken accelerator linkage (350
miles from home, natch) and an ignition switch assembly behind the
tumbler that disintegrated (fortunately, directly outside a
not sure who Fred is, but if you can *make* parts that are NLA, your
mileage may vary indeed! (making parts is actually what the Classic
Center recommended last time i was looking for something they couldn't get.)
now sure what 'conclusions' you're referring to, but that things
break and
Max,
I have used screens from Laptopscreen.com here's the link for your screen :
https://www.laptopscreen.com/English/model/HP-Compaq/PAVILION~DV6809WM/
Had one just like your's about three weeks ago. Same problem new screen
solved the problem.
I've replaced around 10 screens last year for
not sure who Fred is, but if you can *make* parts that are NLA,
your mileage may vary indeed! (making parts is actually what the
Classic Center recommended last time i was looking for something
they couldn't get.)
now sure what 'conclusions' you're referring to, but that things
break and
Just a word of caution:
NEVER place any body part you want to keep between a car supported only by
a jack and the floor [ground, asphalt et al] .
Use the jack for lifting, use a properly rated jack stand for supporting
the car BEFORE you venture under it. Please make sure the jack stand is
Who doesn't know this? Duh.
On Jan 4, 2015 9:42 PM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Just a word of caution:
NEVER place any body part you want to keep between a car supported only by
a jack and the floor [ground, asphalt et al] .
Use the jack for lifting, use a properly
'Head, Curly, whoever you are now,... you seem to be misunderstanding so
much that i can only hope it's intentional. i'll readdress the points
you seem to have missed again below one last time for you.
as i said in the very text you quoted below, 12 years ago after i ran
some B100 through it,
agreed! one reason i wish i could still rely on the W123.
but that's going to be a non-issue if we can't get the dang thing
to drive.
cheers!
e
On 04/Jan/15 20:35, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
Well, I guess I can't resist either. Here I go: God help you should you get
into an accident
On 04/Jan/15 20:31, dseretakis--- via Mercedes wrote:
Yes and furthermore, Mercedes has a much better parts availability than many
other cars.
while that was one of the things that kept us with the brand, our
experience has been that that's no longer the case.
Finding OE interior
Meade wrote:
Looking on Newegg, PriceWatch, and TigerDirect, refurbished
Dell's and Lenovo Thinkpads can be had for $250 to $300 or so.
Any other websites recommended?
Bob Johnson's Computer Stuff. I have gotten a few Toughbooks. I
have had a couple minor problems and their support and
as i said, in multiple cases now, after trying everyone we could
find (including Q and crew), even the Classic Center hasn't been able to
get parts we've needed. if they show parts as NLA, we're pretty much
screwed unless we want to chase used stuff (which isn't something i'm
interested
Grant wrote:
Unless you are on a date and the gal you are with jumps out and helps you
push, shoulder to shoulder.. Then, she's a keeper .. Take her home to
mother and then marry her.
Been there, done that, still very happy with that lady.
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Look for a good one, and be patient. Don’t buy crap.
Great advice!! 25 years ago we bought a Lincoln NAPA floor jack.
Probably stupid for the amount of use it has gotten buy it sez USA on
it and that was the selling feature. Somewhere there is politics in
this, somehow... National
-Max wrote:
Any other websites recommended?
Jaime's good friend runs this place and I have bought stuff from Brian
for years:
computertradeexchange.com
Do you still know Brian? - Jaime?
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no Ernie here, but i have used So Cal Mercedes, at the recommendation
of the Classic Center. that's been the only way i've been able to keep
mine running in proper trim, but they've only had used parts for the
things i've found NLA elsewhere.
cheers!
e
On 04/Jan/15 18:59, Andrew Strasfogel
I remember the gasoline at that and less, but I'm happy and proud to say
I've never bought a pack of cigarettes, but I'm thinking that in '30's and
'40's they were significantly less than $0.28/pack.
That reminds me: I pulled into a parking space at local hospital at 0700
last Fri. for an
Porcupine reminds me: During a summer maybe 10 years ago, I needed a
porcupine for my '91 350SDL; 'had it on order and en route, but I needed to
drive the car on round trip to Williamsburg, VA. I used a two-pole toggle
switch to operate the blower for the trip.
Wilton
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Cathey, Fred, whatever,.. that's all great, but perhaps you missed
the part where i said i want a car, not a hobby..?
i want a car for the utility it provides, and have no interest
in locking myself into any car just for the sake of the challenge of
keeping it running.
with Mercedes
it appears you've (perhaps intentionally) missed the points.
the Fuel Sender was failing when i first got the vehicle 12
years ago, and actually started working better for a while after
starting to use B100. using the Trip meter was exactly what i did
for most of the next decade or
Well, I guess I can't resist either. Here I go: God help you should you get
into an accident with your Cheep or your early nineties camry tin can. I'd much
rather be in a w123 Mercedes.
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On Jan 4, 2015, at 11:26 PM, ernest breakfield via Mercedes
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True, but some vinyl dye can change that.
I would be quite surprised if a replacement dash could be bought for a 1990
Camry.
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A replacement dash or console in any color besides black.
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Rick wrote:
Who remembers gas at $.289 a gallon and smokes at $.28 a pack.
And today...
The singles smokes salesman gets cops to sit on him and dies for
selling singles at $1 each.
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Thanks Russ, I'll check them out.
Looks like my problem is the cable, I've got to catch it in the act to
diagnose further. Problem has happened twice in the last thirty days.
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
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Now that's a SEGUE!
On Sun, Jan 4, 2015 at 9:31 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes
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Rick wrote:
Who remembers gas at $.289 a gallon and smokes at $.28 a pack.
And today...
The singles smokes salesman gets cops to sit on him and dies for
selling singles at $1
Curt,
This is the jack I have two of.
http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/larin-3-ton-floor-jack/36087
These are very good, but don't cost $500. Well worth the $100 plus
freight. The paint is different on this one. Both of mine are
orange. Oh, and I was wrong at 60 lb. This
What determines the pricing criteria - age?
The two grades are age-based. The extra-spendy third was
a barrel they opened and said: Ooooh! So they marked it
up even more and gave it its own name.
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Ernie,
Have you tried SO CAL Mercedes for any of these NLA parts? They have been
pretty reliable for some of the rare CA version W123 turbo parts I have
needed. Ask for Pete or Matt Bourne; mention my name and I get a free
trip to Hawaii. :)
SoCal Mercedes Parts
1436 N.Manzanita St.
Orange,
Interesting. I have a Larin jack like that as well (actually, I have two). They
were bought at BJ's 17 years ago and neither one leaks.
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On Jan 4, 2015, at 9:51 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Curt,
This is the jack I have two of.
Cathey, Fred, whatever,.. that's all great, but perhaps you missed the
part where i said i want a car, not a hobby..?
i want a car for the utility it provides, and have no interest in
locking myself into any car just for the sake of the challenge of
keeping it running.
with Mercedes
it appears you've (perhaps intentionally) missed the points.
the Fuel Sender was failing when i first got the vehicle 12 years
ago, and actually started working better for a while after starting to
use B100. using the Trip meter was exactly what i did for most of the
next decade or
there it is! i knew as soon i mentioned the J**p or Toyota i could count
on you not being able to restrain your hard-on for those; i'm surprised
it didn't show up before now!
for what it's worth, we've only run into one part so far that was
NLA for either of those vehicles from the
Yes and furthermore, Mercedes has a much better parts availability than many
other cars. Finding OE interior parts on many ten year old cars is nearly
impossible. Not so with Mercedes.
Asian cars parts are also quite pricey, more so than quality European car
parts. Honda is one example.
So
Finally got around to fixing the TE today, replaced one rear bearing,
will do the other next weekend probably since this one was such a pain.
Removing the axle went fine, but no progress trying to remove the hub
from the bearing with a slide hammer in spite of reports from a
reliable
Has the screen gone pink too? More likely a bad fluorescent bulb at
the bottom of the screen than a bad inverter cable.
Peter
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I bought the Sir Tools clone of the MB special tool for that outer spring
link bearing/bushing. I think it was about $100? Works fine as long as
you get it perfectly lined up, which is not always easy - the brake shield
gets in the way.
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
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