> Dan wrote:
> So my question is this:
>
> Are the DIY tire plugging kits a realistic alternative?
Oh yeah. I have many thousands of miles on at least a few dozen
tires I have put plugs in.
> Is there anything I should be aware of when choosing one?
Get the gooey plugs, a reamer, and a "T"
> Dan--- wrote:
> The question is, do I pull it out and plug the hole, or just
> leave it alone?
If it were my tire, I would pull the nail out and plug the hole.
Easy choice.
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AC condenser? Charger hooked up to the auxiliary battery? Empty coolant tank?
Rick
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Bt!
No winners yet. Keep
Getting warm. No aux battery, that’s the main (only) one. Coolant tank is full
of plain water, which is why you don’t see anything.
What about the AC condenser?
-D
> On May 22, 2019, at 5:51 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> AC condenser? Charger hooked up to the auxiliary battery?
> On May 22, 2019 at 3:03 AM fmiser via Mercedes wrote:
> > Hardest part about using it is cleaning the goo off your shears
> > after you cut the excess off.
>
> I use an old pair of diagonal cutters just for cutting plugs - and
> so don't bother trying to get them very clean.
>
One time I
DING DING DING!
We have a winner!!
Unless there’s something I’m not familiar with on this model, the car has no
auxiliary fan in front of the condenser. I found a double fan setup in the EPC,
but for the life of me I couldn’t find abandoned wires or connectors. If anyone
out there with an
Bt!
No winners yet. Keep trying
-D
> On May 21, 2019, at 11:32 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> There is a big ugly black plastic thing where there should be an engine.
>
> Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 5/21/19 9:32 PM:
>>
>> One more thing…
>>
>> Take a look at this
It appears to be missing the aux fan.
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> On May 21, 2019, at 9:32 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Don’t know what it is about this vehicle… it seems to want to test me every
> time I touch it, and while everything seems to end well for the most part,
> it’s
It's fantastic?
On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 6:37 AM Dan--- via Mercedes
wrote:
> Getting warm. No aux battery, that’s the main (only) one. Coolant tank is
> full of plain water, which is why you don’t see anything.
>
> What about the AC condenser?
>
> -D
>
> > On May 22, 2019, at 5:51 AM, Rick
So's mine.
The deer damaged the plastic and the fan rubbed the shroud.
When I found out I could drive around in 90 degree weather with the AC on and
not miss it, I decided not to buy a replacement. Florida Man with a V8 might
feel differently.
> On May 22, 2019 at 7:52 AM Kaleb Striplin via
Wow. I've never seen a speedometer face deteriorate like that.
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Max
Charleston SC
On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 9:24 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> https://www.copart.com/lot/45039118
>
>
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>
If that is the case then it won’t have an aux fan.
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> On May 22, 2019, at 8:05 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I think it’s got an electric fan on the back of the radiator. I’ll have to
> look, but I’m pretty sure that’s the setup.
>
> I can see where that might
Pretty much my thought.
Should I let most of the pressure out of the tire before I pull the nail out?
It’s been easily 40 years since I plugged a tire. I have no recollection of the
process...
-D
On May 22, 2019, at 3:04 AM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote:
>> Dan--- wrote:
>
>> The question is,
No, leave the pressure in the tire. If it does go low before you get the
plug in, you'll have to pump it back up so the tread is stiff enough that
you can push the plug in.
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Max
Charleston SC
On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 8:55 AM Dan--- via Mercedes
wrote:
>
> Should I let most of the
I will take a look at mine. All of them I have seen has had an aux fan.
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> On May 22, 2019, at 7:14 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> DING DING DING!
>
> We have a winner!!
>
> Unless there’s something I’m not familiar with on this model, the car has no
>
I ask my parts guy to check the EPC for me with the VIN.
I can’t imagine it didn’t have them, but I’m trying to figure out where the
wiring harness is, as I see nothing anywhere near the area that appears to be
cut off or abandoned.
-D
> On May 22, 2019, at 8:43 AM, Kaleb Striplin via
I think it’s got an electric fan on the back of the radiator. I’ll have to
look, but I’m pretty sure that’s the setup.
I can see where that might preclude the need for an aux fan.
-D
> On May 22, 2019, at 8:59 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Does yours have a regular fan clutch
Makes sense. I never thought about it, I just thought it was weird that there
was no aux fan. Guess it’s because I haven’t had anything this new.
-D
> On May 22, 2019, at 9:09 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> If that is the case then it won’t have an aux fan.
>
> Sent from my
So the right rear tire has some really weird wear on it. Inboard part of the
tread is really worn while the outside part of the tread isn’t, maybe 3/16
variation in tread height. It doesn’t look even, either, like it’s scalloped.
I don’t see anything amiss with the wheel, like curb rash, that
That makes sense. But don’t I have to ream the hole before I put the plug in?
-D
> On May 22, 2019, at 9:02 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> No, leave the pressure in the tire. If it does go low before you get the
> plug in, you'll have to pump it back up so the tread is stiff
Does yours have a regular fan clutch or the electric fan on the back side of
the radiator like the 99 and up e320?
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> On May 22, 2019, at 7:56 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I ask my parts guy to check the EPC for me with the VIN.
>
> I can’t imagine it didn’t have
Yes, just a stroke or two.
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On May 22, 2019 9:06:11 AM EDT, Dan--- via Mercedes
wrote:
>That makes sense. But don’t I have to ream the hole before I put the
>plug in?
>
>-D
>
>> On May 22, 2019, at 9:02 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>>
>> No, leave the
I know on the 210 the right rear tire wears a lot faster than the left side.
Also I have the same issue with the inner wear on line which has a squeaky
support joint on that side I need to replace.
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> On May 22, 2019, at 8:39 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> So the
If the tire wear is uniform on the offended side, it is unlikely rim is
bent, it is more likely there is a suspension rubber allowing the wheel to
scrub rather than run true with the other three..
Suggest a in depth look at all suspension components, and a 4 wheel
alignment check. As Kaleb has
Doesn't look bad but 200k miles and rubber band tires, still kinda high
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This car has xenon headlights. A part of this system is two level sensors, one
at the front and one at the rear. The sensor is bolted to the vehicle frame and
a lever on the sensor, using much like a sway bar link, is connected to the
lower control arm at that location.
I found the rear sensor
Probably a bad pivot somewhere in the rear suspension.
Jack it up and see if there's any slop.
If it needs a wheel bearing I've got an extra Timken on hand.
Mitch.
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Great idea, Mannfred! The only concern would be if it’s at or near the correct
length. The part on this car is a fixed length, there’s no adjustment. I
realize the W123 part would be adjustable, but if it’s too long or short it
wouldn’t of much use.
If I knew which one was right hand thread I
Yea it pretty much goes to the floor with very little resistance. I bet the mc
was flakey anyway then finished it off pushing it all the way to the floor
bleeding it (wife)
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> On May 22, 2019, at 5:35 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> If you pumped the brakes all
You still have air in there. If it has abs, be sure there is not a bleeder
screw on that pump somewhere. The MC is probably fine. Be sure any calipers
are on right side up; if the bleed screws are not on the top then the sides
are switched and it will never firm up. You should run quarts of brake
Could have the black death.
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> Too bad Dan's got his hands full of ML POS this week...
>
> https://www.copart.com/lot/55864228
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That's what I do, smoosh the cement on the plug material just before I jam
it in. From my experience, it helps make the coating on the plug cord
material more liquid and "fills the hole better".
On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 4:50 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I have a
The bleed screws on the fronts are on top as are the rear wheel
cylinders. I had the bleeder pressured up to 20 per the instructions
and when the screws are open at the wheels the fluid sort of just runs
out, not under a great deal of pressure shooting out like I am used to
when opening it
PS I ran about 1.5 qt thru the system, but I guess I need to get some
more brake fluid.
On 5/22/2019 7:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
The bleed screws on the fronts are on top as are the rear wheel
cylinders. I had the bleeder pressured up to 20 per the instructions
and when
Not sure what year you have. These might help.
https://youtu.be/jdiOlEKTqrE
https://youtu.be/AV9kX_qc0HQ
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Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Wed, May 22, 2019, 7:37 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Could have the black death.
>
> On Wed, May 22, 2019, 8:36 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Too bad Dan's got his hands full
Well, it's not a Mercedes --- cut your losses and sell it as "ran when
parked" ...
On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 7:52 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> This seems to be getting more complicated that I thought with the ABS
> system on this truck. I am not sure if I
Black death on the CDI Mercedes of that vintage is when carbon forms in the
injector Wells because the seals for the injectors fail.
https://youtu.be/zEp4GjcXy3o
Rick
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If you pumped the brakes all the way to the floor there’s a chance you damaged
the cups on the piston in the master cylinder. Never, ever press a brake pedal
all the way to the floor when bleeding.
Does it just go straight to the floor or does it bleed down somewhat slowly
with your foot on
Should have used the pressure bleeder first. That is one of the best labor
saving devices ever invented.
-D
> On May 22, 2019, at 6:51 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Yea it pretty much goes to the floor with very little resistance. I bet the
> mc was flakey anyway then
I have a tube of vulcanizing cement as well. How should I apply it? Put some on
the plug?
-D
> On May 22, 2019, at 12:56 PM, fmiser via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>> Dan wrote:
>
>> Should I let most of the pressure out of the tire before I pull
>> the nail out?
>
> No. It's easier to work on
I have never had one before, just invested in one.
On 5/22/2019 5:57 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Should have used the pressure bleeder first. That is one of the best labor
saving devices ever invented.
-D
On May 22, 2019, at 6:51 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
wrote:
Yea it
Work the pedal while u flush it. Maybe sucked air in from reservoir to the
mc.
On Wed, May 22, 2019, 5:08 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> PS I ran about 1.5 qt thru the system, but I guess I need to get some
> more brake fluid.
>
> On 5/22/2019 7:06 PM, Kaleb
On Wed, 22 May 2019 17:33:26 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
> And now that I think about it, the upper control arm on the right front
> has been replaced recently. It’s nearly brand new. Maybe that wheel was
> on the right front….
>
> Hmm.
Drive to tire store, get new set of tires,
On Wed, 22 May 2019 16:37:01 -0700 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
wrote:
> Could have the black death.
In relation to automobiles, what is that?
Craig
> On Wed, May 22, 2019, 8:36 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Too bad Dan's got his hands full of ML POS
This seems to be getting more complicated that I thought with the ABS
system on this truck. I am not sure if I should just go ahead and
replace the MC or not for good measure. If indeed the ABS system does
need to be bled, it seems like a complicated procedure that requires a
scan tool that
Algae bloom in the fuel tank?
On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 7:48 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
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> Black death?
>
> Dwight Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
>
> On Wed, May 22, 2019, 7:37 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Could have the black
“Poor condition “
No sh*t?
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> On May 22, 2019, at 5:09 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes
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I have been working on the brakes on my Suburban. All new brake shoes,
hardware, and wheel cylinders on the back. Brakes were weak before but
were OK, which I attributed to the leaking rear wheel cylinders. I put
everthing back together and started doing the old fashioned bleeding
with
Check to see if just the ball/stud part is sold. Last time I replaced a
similar link on the SLS control valve, the two ends were about $8 each, but the
whole assembly was $75 or so.
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Charleston SC
On May 22, 2019 11:11:37 AM EDT, Dan--- via Mercedes
wrote:
>This car has xenon
Push and pull on top of the tire, any discernible movement probably means a bad
bearing.
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On May 22, 2019 1:03:16 PM EDT, Dan--- via Mercedes
wrote:
>Is there an easy way to determine if there’s a bad wheel bearing? I’ve
>looked over the bushings and suspension and
Is there an easy way to determine if there’s a bad wheel bearing? I’ve looked
over the bushings and suspension and didn’t see anything worn or amiss.
I’ll try and post a picture of the tire tread later today. It’s weird.
Thanks!
-D
> On May 22, 2019, at 11:31 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
>
OK found the pack sooner then I thought.
there are two ends one aright hand thread and
one a left. you will need one of each for
each of the connector bars.
the numbers are 123 328 00 63 and 123 328
01 63 my cost $7.24 each. From those numbers
the parts guy should be able to get the
number
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> On May 22, 2019, at 12:03 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Is there an easy way to determine if there’s a bad wheel bearing? I’ve looked
> over the bushings and suspension and didn’t see anything worn or amiss.
>
> I’ll try and post a picture of
On Wed, 22 May 2019 06:36:27 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes
wrote:
> Getting warm. No aux battery, that’s the main (only) one. Coolant tank
> is full of plain water, which is why you don’t see anything.
>
> What about the AC condenser?
Last night I did say,
I see some little grey oddities on
> Dan wrote:
> Should I let most of the pressure out of the tire before I pull
> the nail out?
No. It's easier to work on if the tire is stiff from internal air
pressure. Not letting extra air out is especially valuable if the
means of re-inflation is a hand pump. *smiles*
Pull the nail out,
Good point, Randy.
As Kaleb suggested, I figured I would pop for an alignment and see what came
out of it. I know the tire place will want to sell me a set of tires, but I can
do an end run and avoid engaging with them on the sale. The affected tire is
bad enough I’ll have to replace it soon.
That sounds like the same piece that is used
on the w123 TD for the rear leveling of the
suspension. The ends are available for like
around $5-$8 if I remember the last ones I
bought. Or you can get the complete piece
with the thread part for around $40 or so.
I'll try to find the number.
Too bad Dan's got his hands full of ML POS this week...
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check front too
they may have moved tires around
On 22/05/2019 12:03 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
Is there an easy way to determine if there’s a bad wheel bearing? I’ve looked
over the bushings and suspension and didn’t see anything worn or amiss.
I’ll try and post a picture of the tire
I found mine about 200 miles after the noise started.
By then I had 1/4" or more of axial free play at the rim when I put it on a
hoist.
No odd tire wear, just noise at times, which I think was the disk rubbing the
caliper carrier.
Mitch.
> On May 22, 2019 at 1:03 PM Dan--- via Mercedes
If you don't buy it back, it'll be another copart car.
Rick
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Subject: [MBZ] Insco Update 1995 E300
After a week at the Geico / Repair shop, I called the
If a running diesel benz is going to fetch that cash, I should invest the
thousand bux and get the SD back running
clay monroe
> I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for what I'm
> looking for didn't fall out.
> On May 22, 2019, at 11:13 AM, Kevin Kraly via
> Kaleb wrote:
> I had the bleeder pressured up to 20 per the instructions and
> when the screws are open at the wheels the fluid sort of just
> runs out, not under a great deal of pressure shooting out like I
> am used to when opening it when having the pedal pressed.
The pedal develops a _lot_
I will have to pump it and see what it does
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On May 22, 2019, at 10:02 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote:
>> Kaleb wrote:
>
>> ... it just feels like it has no
>> brakes at all, pedal seems to be going nearly to the floor. I
>> am sure the rear drums are not adjusted all the
ad says "$2,500" OBO. Apparently,, did not "run when parked".
On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 11:51 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> Posted in the FB W123 group
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/410319413152993/
>
> 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300cd
> $6,500
>
After a week at the Geico / Repair shop, I called the adjuster to see
what's going on. She says they are having a hard time finding a source of
parts for my old car. Damage is to the fender, turn signal, front bumper,
and the fender liner.
Unsure of the availability of parts and what the cost
That 2nd video helps. I will do that procedure tomorrow and see what
happens.
On 5/22/2019 7:17 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:
Not sure what year you have. These might help.
https://youtu.be/jdiOlEKTqrE
https://youtu.be/AV9kX_qc0HQ
Rick
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See if you are able to source the parts for your own self and if the shop will
accept them for install. Seems the insurance droid is mentally challenged. I
talked to the shop when the SD got hit. Amica/Liberty mutual were head up the
rectum about the work, but the shop was willing to work
> Kaleb wrote:
> ... it just feels like it has no
> brakes at all, pedal seems to be going nearly to the floor. I
> am sure the rear drums are not adjusted all the way out yet but
> I would not think that would cause it to go to the floor.
If there is not resistance for the slave cylinders to
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1982 Mercedes-Benz 300cd
$6,500
76135
I have a 1982 Mercedes 300CD. 190,000+ mileage. This is a two door coup
turbo diesel. Does not run. Make offer
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And now that I think about it, the upper control arm on the right front has
been replaced recently. It’s nearly brand new. Maybe that wheel was on the
right front….
Hmm.
-D
> On May 22, 2019, at 1:26 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> check front too
> they may have moved tires
WOW! What would it take to bring this up to POS daily driver status???
Greg
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That 4 doesn't belong there. Or maybe the 0.
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WOW! What would it take to bring this up to POS daily driver status???
Greg
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