Re: [MBZ] Dragging brake mystery
Instead of cutting the cable, adjust the brake in question . Bill 1981 300 TD David Brodbeck wrote: Fmiser wrote: How about the parking brake? A rusty cable can cause that problem. I've got one right now that need such help. Yup. Everyone who said parking brake gets a prize. The problem must have started a few weeks ago, when I tested the parking brake and found it didn't hold. It turns out it didn't fully release, either. I discovered today that the cable to the pedal had a big bow in it where it had released, but the equalizer bar had stayed put. Once I figured that out, I crawled underneath and pounded the equalizer bar with a hammer until it was somewhere close to the released position. The left rear is still dragging a bit more than I'd like, though, so I may have to smack it a bit more, or cut the cable. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Re: [DIESEL] W123 manual
OK Don, first try tighting the bolts. Some times the gasket 'shrinks'. DWS OK Don wrote: http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/Service/W123/Index/616index.html Seems to be down - is there another 616 manual on line anywhere? I need to replace the gasket where the oil filter stand mounts to the block, and it would be nice to see what I'm getting into before I start removing bolts - Thanks,
[MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude
Hi, all- My wife and I are moving to Las Vegas, New Mexico in the next month or so. We drove up there last week in our 1980 300CD, and whereas the Benz does OK here in Phoenix, it was pretty gutless at the higher altitude. Is there anything that can be done with a normally aspirated 300CD to regain some of the performance at higher altitudes (besides adding a turbo?) -- Lee Einer Dos Manos Jewelry http://www.dosmanosjewelry.com
Re: [MBZ] Congratulations, We Survived
LOL! The only time I tried snowboarding, I wore wrist guards. I ended up with a sprained ankle. 1st run of the day, 100 feet from the top of the chairlift. Much beer was consumed in the chalet that day while I waited for my friends who were enjoying their's. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 6/17/05, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wish I'd been wearing wrist guards the one time I went snowboarding. All over the mountain
Re: [MBZ] Be Careful, Be very Careful
Those low-profile tires just look silly. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 6/17/05, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Somebody had to be on crack to screw up this 126 like they did... Or has serious brain fade. Check out - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4556915189 Excuse me while I barf... Chuck Phoenix AZ 1980 300SD
Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude
On my carbureted motorcycle, I'd adjust the fuel/air mixture ratio by turning the screw. Can that be done on a 300CD? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 6/18/05, Lee Einer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, all- My wife and I are moving to Las Vegas, New Mexico in the next month or so. We drove up there last week in our 1980 300CD, and whereas the Benz does OK here in Phoenix, it was pretty gutless at the higher altitude. Is there anything that can be done with a normally aspirated 300CD to regain some of the performance at higher altitudes (besides adding a turbo?) -- Lee Einer Dos Manos Jewelry http://www.dosmanosjewelry.com ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] 107 fan replacement
Chris, I hope this is the last post I have to make on the ninny topic - wear whatever you want - in private - just don't run to the lawmakers or run off your mouth about what others should be doing - the latter two qualifies you as a ninny - the first is perfectly OK. Personally, I am a stickler for wearing hearing protectors when I engage in even marginally loud activities - but I'm not going to demand laws and regulations... Can we kill this topic now? Thanks. Now, how about that LARGE electrical fan replacement for a 107 (450SL)? Any suggestions? Anyone? Thomas Kase Thomas Kase sez: Could the ninnies who like protective clothing and lack a sense of humor go read the Consumer Report website or some other wholesome activity? According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the number of head injuries has increased 10 percent since 1991, even though bicycle helmet use has risen sharply, and in many cases is required by law. But given that ridership has declined over the same period, the rate of head injuries per active cyclist has increased 51 percent just as bicycle helmets have become widespread. I just think you are much more likely to take a spill when riding trails on a mountain bike, helmet or no. The time frame is the same as the rise and maturation of Mountain Bike style biking. I fall down a lot more on trails than on the road, and if I had full suspension, I would surely ride harder trails. 'Course, that doesn't really defame helmets, though. Am I a ninny to wear safety glasses when shooting my pistol? Or a veil when working bees? I don't think every one that wears protective clothing is a ninny. However, I don't think I would encourage you to wear any against your wishes! Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback
Re: [MBZ] Dragging brake mystery
On my 123 the MB 's CD also stated 45', but when I finally found the star it was more like 30' or so . a flashlight was better finding it than a drop light . It only take a few turns to adjust the brakes, and since you are loosing it, this will add more slack on the cable .Try some PowerBuster on the cable . Bill 1981 300 TD David Brodbeck wrote: Bill Gallagher wrote: Instead of cutting the cable, adjust the brake in question . Will the adjusters still back it off even if the cable isn't fully released? If so, I'll have to have another go at trying to find the adjuster star. I spent a while peering in those bolt holes but couldn't spot it. Haynes says '45 degrees towards the front of the car' but I wasn't having much luck. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Be Careful, Be very Careful
That car would probably be sweet, except for all the crap they added to it. I mean, it's like painting a DeLorean - whatever you paid for the paint job, you just lowered the value of the car by that much. Question - are the chrome wheel well strips from the MB factory, or aftermarket? On 6/18/05, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Those low-profile tires just look silly. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 6/17/05, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Somebody had to be on crack to screw up this 126 like they did... Or has serious brain fade. Check out - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4556915189 Excuse me while I barf... Chuck Phoenix AZ 1980 300SD ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari 1984 MB 300D Turbo [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
[MBZ] 1985 300D transmission question
I'm looking at an 85 300D, and it has a transmission problem - it won't shift until about 4000 RPM. Seller claims it's a vacuum adjustment that's needed, but I trust this guy as far as I can throw him. What's the real deal? Also, if said car hasn't been started in a few months (aka sittin), what do I need to do to get it started and running properly again? This is assuming it was running properly when it was last shut off. -- Sunil Hari 1984 MB 300D Turbo [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
RE: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude
Sell it to someone who lives in the flatlands GRINNING, DUCKING, RUNNING Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 265K -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Lee Einer Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 7:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude Hi, all- My wife and I are moving to Las Vegas, New Mexico in the next month or so. We drove up there last week in our 1980 300CD, and whereas the Benz does OK here in Phoenix, it was pretty gutless at the higher altitude. Is there anything that can be done with a normally aspirated 300CD to regain some of the performance at higher altitudes (besides adding a turbo?) -- Lee Einer Dos Manos Jewelry http://www.dosmanosjewelry.com ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Be Careful, Be very Careful
Sunil Hari wrote: Question - are the chrome wheel well strips from the MB factory, or aftermarket? Aftermarket, I think. They're a popular way to hide wheel well rust, in states that salt the roads in the winter.
Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude
Lee Einer wrote: Hi, all- My wife and I are moving to Las Vegas, New Mexico in the next month or so. We drove up there last week in our 1980 300CD, and whereas the Benz does OK here in Phoenix, it was pretty gutless at the higher altitude. Is there anything that can be done with a normally aspirated 300CD to regain some of the performance at higher altitudes (besides adding a turbo?) Sell the car and get one with a turbo! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
Re: [MBZ] 1985 300D transmission question
The kickdown switch under the throttle pedal is probably stuck down. Negotiate a price, then pull it up with a pair of pliers. Rusty has replacements for around $30 IIRC. BTW, Thanks Kaleb for keeping this list alive... Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 8:33 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1985 300D transmission question I'm looking at an 85 300D, and it has a transmission problem - it won't shift until about 4000 RPM. Seller claims it's a vacuum adjustment that's needed, but I trust this guy as far as I can throw him. What's the real deal? Also, if said car hasn't been started in a few months (aka sittin), what do I need to do to get it started and running properly again? This is assuming it was running properly when it was last shut off. -- Sunil Hari 1984 MB 300D Turbo [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 1985 300D transmission question
Sunil, Don't assume it was running properly when it was last shut off. Remember: Assume=Ass u me. Ken If I can't fix it, it don't get fixed Mercedes: Too many to list (35-40) - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 9:33 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1985 300D transmission question I'm looking at an 85 300D, and it has a transmission problem - it won't shift until about 4000 RPM. Seller claims it's a vacuum adjustment that's needed, but I trust this guy as far as I can throw him. What's the real deal? Also, if said car hasn't been started in a few months (aka sittin), what do I need to do to get it started and running properly again? This is assuming it was running properly when it was last shut off. -- Sunil Hari 1984 MB 300D Turbo [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re [MBZ] Shake down trip
KirkSo your blue Dodge wont cut it, geez how many tires you trin' to haul for that AMG? Ya, I wish you would find a Cummins so you could figure out how to work on it so you could help me out when the time comes :-) Still trying to sell the old F250 if you know of anyone that wants a good 'farm' truck. You got the 4 speed in that white car yet? Steve Steve, If that pickup is so strong why not haul my race trailer with the `87 AMG Widebody and all my tires and gear to the racetrack? Wishing I had found a Cummins,KS - Original Message - From: Van Cleve [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 8:46 AM Subject: [MBZ] Shake down trip Just got back from a 700 mile wild goose chase down the Or coast :-) I asked the guy that has the 5 SPEED ,pretty nice, 240D for sale...it has 5 speeds FORWARD, right...Oh ya..he says... Of course the part in the add about leather interior is always a red flag. Hay, I figured the guy did have a gear shift knob with #5 on it, like he said.. This is really not a rant, I may just have wanted an excuse to go on a little road trip with my new to me 94Dodge PU with the 5.9 Cummens. Oh ya, I towed the dolly, just in case It turned out to be for real. The new trucks has a 5 speed (has #5 on shift knob) , and just about as different from the MB as could be. (long stroke, direct injection, way different gearing) Its nice to have functioning cruise control with the controls on the steering wheel, lots of really fancy features about this truck, plus it got 24+ mpg, the sound of that Cummins is nice through the 4 inch exhaust system ...All in all a nice ride (for a truck)...plus, the turning radius is much smaller than the old F250. The first thing I did when I got home was to hop in my 240d and go for a spin to the PO, now thats a nice ride and I can visualize all the parts that are going round an round inside the engine cause I put em there. I think that I could become almost as familiar with that Cummins as I am with the 616, it will never be as easy to work on or nearly as simple. (which may be the limiting factor as to how familiar with it I'll become :-) ) The interior is nice but MB tex is far superior and rugged. I wont to be able to wipe a grease smug off the seat, which is gona be pretty heard to do in the truck. Anyway its a lot nicer then my old Ford and I like that Cummins 6 cylinder engine but it ain't no Mercedes. Of course compairing the two is like the apples and oranges, thing, Regards Steve Van Cleve Marrowstone Isl Wa 85 Euro 240D 5 spd 110K 79 240D 5spd fresh tranny transplan 82 Euro 300 TD non turbo, project wagon 94 Dodge, 2500, 5 spd, 5.9 Cummins, 95K
Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude
In a message dated 6/18/2005 9:45:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sell it to someone who lives in the flatlands GRINNING, DUCKING, RUNNING Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 265K no, give it to a flatlander, like me. Thank you, Jay 95 MB E300D 91K The new baby 83 MB 300D 241K The silver coffin 99 Mercury Sable wagon 24 valve 72K Cannondale SR500 Allentown,Pa.
Re: [MBZ] long term health effects of diesel purge
Alas I can't find the link, but last winter I found a Material's safety sheet on the diesel purge and I believe it was well over 50% techtron, then kerosene. But I could be remembering wrong, let's see if we can find it in Google, well no, but I'm sure someone *must* have a copy somewhere. On 18-Jun-05, at 8:15 PM, JabbaHursty wrote: purge tends to be a happy product. results vary from little improvement to miraculous results. we've never had anyone make a negative comment on the product and have probably sold over 10,000 cans of it. Hursty John 1983 300TDt 352k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 163k Kilometers (mobil 1 0w40)
Re: [MBZ] 1985 300D transmission question
vacuum has nothing to do with when it shifts. Sunil Hari wrote: I'm looking at an 85 300D, and it has a transmission problem - it won't shift until about 4000 RPM. Seller claims it's a vacuum adjustment that's needed, but I trust this guy as far as I can throw him. What's the real deal? Also, if said car hasn't been started in a few months (aka sittin), what do I need to do to get it started and running properly again? This is assuming it was running properly when it was last shut off. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
RE: [MBZ] long term health effects of diesel purge
Roger that, I will personally tell him he is a moron. Nick -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John M McIntosh Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 11:42 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] long term health effects of diesel purge Alas I can't find the link, but last winter I found a Material's safety sheet on the diesel purge and I believe it was well over 50% techtron, then kerosene. But I could be remembering wrong, let's see if we can find it in Google, well no, but I'm sure someone *must* have a copy somewhere. On 18-Jun-05, at 8:15 PM, JabbaHursty wrote: purge tends to be a happy product. results vary from little improvement to miraculous results. we've never had anyone make a negative comment on the product and have probably sold over 10,000 cans of it. Hursty John 1983 300TDt 352k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 163k Kilometers (mobil 1 0w40) ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Lucas Oil Products
Paul Raheb wrote: I use Lucas fuel additive and oil stabilizer. NICE STUFF All I know is that Bob the oil guy seems to hate Oil Stabilizer: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/images/lucas/lucas.htm
Re: [MBZ] 240D radiator
Ralph W. wrote: I have a used one sitting in my shed. I bought it on Ebay because I needed the attached oil cooler. It was advertised as good. Came from a car which was parted out. If it was the one that I suggested somebody should bid on, I thought it looked pretty good when I was at the seller's (Mark Patrie) house to pick up driveline parts from the same car. He also had some nice blue tex 123 seats sitting outside, I hope those got relocated outdoors.
RE: [MBZ] Favorable A-Class Review
Why the fascination? Because it has the POTENTIAL to be a smog free fuel, renewable and, a clean burning fuel. The downside, of course, is that it takes more energy to generate H2 that it produces. It is more expensive than gasoline or diesel but the possibilities are huge. I envision a breakthrough in 10-20 years that will make it commercially viable. Gary
Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude
In a message dated 6/18/2005 5:15:28 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, all- My wife and I are moving to Las Vegas, New Mexico in the next month or so. We drove up there last week in our 1980 300CD, and whereas the Benz does OK here in Phoenix, it was pretty gutless at the higher altitude. Is there anything that can be done with a normally aspirated 300CD to regain some of the performance at higher altitudes (besides adding a turbo?) Lee, I would definitely try adjusting the ADA, the pressure compensating device on the rear top of the injection pump. Especially if the car did not smoke too much at altitude. The turbo injection pumps go leaner as they age, I don't see why the NA pumps would not do the same. Adjusting the ALDA/ADA compensates for wear in the pump, and brings back the IP calibrations towards the original settings Most ADAs don't have a seal on the adjusting screw so it is easy to do. Loosen the lock nut and turn the screw gently 1 turn CCW. Do not force the screw! This because your ADA will only have two turns or less available before it shears off the screw. Watch for much improved off idle acceleration. Even at lower elevations. A 0.050 shim under the ADA would be equal to two turns CCW on the screw. I will give you a shim if you send me a SASE. Let the list know how you come out. Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 261 K miles 98 ML 320, 136 K miles
[MBZ] It Arrived!
So, the 1990 300D 2.5 arrived via shipping from New Orleans for my wife- I'm sad to say that it has a few problems. I think they can be fixed at a reasonable cost- can anyone tell me rough numbers? 1.Broken Windshield 2.Rear Muffler 3.Motor Mounts 4.Alignment (steering wheel upside down!) 5.Fuel leak on a small piece under hood, photo at www.immersionstudio.com/images/fuel.jpg -- what is this piece?? Of course, the motor mounts make the thing sound like a Mack truck- unbelieveable difference between my 1991which has 71k. It shakes like crazy. In the end, the sad thing is that my wife will probably not want to keep the car and I'll need to sell it. She thinks it is just too rough for her. Should I sell it as is or do the above repairs? I paid 6k plus shipping. My 1991 was 7500, a much better deal as it turns out! It needed nothing. John Peterson Kingston, RI 1991 300D 2.5 71k www.immersionstudio.com/1991.asp 1990 300D 2.5 125k www.immersionstudio.com/1990 From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Jun 19 14:17:54 2005 Received: from wproxy.gmail.com ([64.233.184.195]) by server1.arterytc1.net with esmtp (Exim 4.44) id 1Dk0cU-0003uq-Ay for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 19 Jun 2005 14:17:54 + Received: by wproxy.gmail.com with SMTP id 71so325480wra for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 19 Jun 2005 07:17:53 -0700 (PDT) DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s¾ta; d=gmail.com; h=received:message-id:date:from:reply-to:to:subject:in-reply-to:mime-version:content-type:content-transfer-encoding:content-disposition:references; b=mccwfrpKUsWvCBWOYcrPbv2FQ9LYk3zvGcPkNld6cJz8zonppedFp1s563vo1hE2oCSO8sBUFjyGrutmx/es/xAFqJfrHP0YOHmiR28hODcQHTiEoJNtiRub/Xj0XPOLbMgv1aK1sBfJZUv144nrahRPWTqjcQNZRxnIpefskaYReceived: by 10.54.35.19 with SMTP id i19mr2205436wri; Sun, 19 Jun 2005 07:17:53 -0700 (PDT) Received: by 10.54.26.7 with HTTP; Sun, 19 Jun 2005 07:17:53 -0700 (PDT) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2005 07:17:53 -0700 From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] It Arrived! In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: inline References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.5p1 Precedence: list Reply-To: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes mailing list mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: /pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2005 14:17:55 - Looks like the fuel thermostat is leaking. Other than the windshield and muffler, the other items on your to do list don't strike me as either expensive or difficult to rectify. The car looks nice, and the price sure was right, so why not re-consider selling until you've had it a bit longer? Looks like a great deal to me. On 6/19/05, John Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, the 1990 300D 2.5 arrived via shipping from New Orleans for my wife- I'm sad to say that it has a few problems. I think they can be fixed at a reasonable cost- can anyone tell me rough numbers? 1.Broken Windshield 2.Rear Muffler 3.Motor Mounts 4.Alignment (steering wheel upside down!) 5.Fuel leak on a small piece under hood, photo at Casey Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (205k) '84 300D (201k) Gasser: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (184k) Olympia, WA
Re: [MBZ] It Arrived!
I am trying! It is my wife who hates it! I'd like to keep two of them for myself, but she won't let me! Would 1000 fix the below repairs? John - Original Message - From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 10:17 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] It Arrived! Looks like the fuel thermostat is leaking. Other than the windshield and muffler, the other items on your to do list don't strike me as either expensive or difficult to rectify. The car looks nice, and the price sure was right, so why not re-consider selling until you've had it a bit longer? Looks like a great deal to me. On 6/19/05, John Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, the 1990 300D 2.5 arrived via shipping from New Orleans for my wife- I'm sad to say that it has a few problems. I think they can be fixed at a reasonable cost- can anyone tell me rough numbers? 1.Broken Windshield 2.Rear Muffler 3.Motor Mounts 4.Alignment (steering wheel upside down!) 5.Fuel leak on a small piece under hood, photo at Casey Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (205k) '84 300D (201k) Gasser: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (184k) Olympia, WA ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] It Arrived!
If it's limited to what you've described, then $1000 should definitely take care of it all. On 6/19/05, John Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am trying! It is my wife who hates it! I'd like to keep two of them for myself, but she won't let me! Would 1000 fix the below repairs? John - Original Message - From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 10:17 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] It Arrived! Looks like the fuel thermostat is leaking. Other than the windshield and muffler, the other items on your to do list don't strike me as either expensive or difficult to rectify. The car looks nice, and the price sure was right, so why not re-consider selling until you've had it a bit longer? Looks like a great deal to me. On 6/19/05, John Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, the 1990 300D 2.5 arrived via shipping from New Orleans for my wife- I'm sad to say that it has a few problems. I think they can be fixed at a reasonable cost- can anyone tell me rough numbers? 1.Broken Windshield 2.Rear Muffler 3.Motor Mounts 4.Alignment (steering wheel upside down!) 5.Fuel leak on a small piece under hood, photo at Casey Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (205k) '84 300D (201k) Gasser: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (184k) Olympia, WA ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari 1984 MB 300D Turbo [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
[MBZ] Nice-looking 123 sighted
I eased up beside a beautiful, glistening, ivory 82-85 123 at a stoplight coupla days ago. 'Tried to give driver thumbs up. He ignored me. He turned right and faded into the sunset. I continued home in my showroom, arctic white 87 124. Wilton 91 350SDL, 87 300D
RE: [MBZ] Pricing a 240 for sale
Gary, Assuming it runs, the value ranges $900.00 - $6000.00, unless Kaleb is buying it, in which case they are all worth $500.00 Not long ago, Rusty sold an excellent daily driver for somewhere around $4500.00 and I believe the buyer got a great deal. The value varies because everything depends on condition. You can easily throw $2.000.00 under the hood of a Mercedes in one weekend. So, you need to assess the vehicles condition. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Schisler, Gary Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 7:51 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] Pricing a 240 for sale Can anyone shed light on the appropriate price range for a nice 79 240D? I may be selling mine but I can't for the life of me put a value on it. None of the appropriate sources really seem to work for 26 year old diesels. This car has been in our family since new so I am afraid that I might try to put some emotional value in it. Any ideas? If you don't want to comment on pricing/valuing on line, email me off line. Gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Lucas Oil Products
I was waiting to see who would post that experiment. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 6/19/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Paul Raheb wrote: I use Lucas fuel additive and oil stabilizer. NICE STUFF All I know is that Bob the oil guy seems to hate Oil Stabilizer: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/images/lucas/lucas.htm ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] It Arrived!
Give your wife the '91, you keep the '90 or sell it to me for $500. Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD - Original Message - From: John Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 9:45 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] It Arrived! I am trying! It is my wife who hates it! I'd like to keep two of them for myself, but she won't let me!
Re: [MBZ] Shake down trip - Dodge/Cummins
Van Cleve wrote: I think I will find someone to do the wire feed, spot weld on the 5th gear nut and the KDP fix also as I'm not quite up to digging that far into the Cummins at this point. Did you notice any KDP parties being scheduled on TDR? That's a great way to spend a Saturday: fire up the BBQ, meet face to face with some online friends, and tear the front ends off a few trucks. After the first truck or two, it should go quite smoothly. Mitch.
RE: [MBZ] It Arrived!
Well considering motor mounts/engine shocks is such an easy job I would defiantly say fix that so you can get a higher resale. N -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Peterson Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 9:06 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] It Arrived! So, the 1990 300D 2.5 arrived via shipping from New Orleans for my wife- I'm sad to say that it has a few problems. I think they can be fixed at a reasonable cost- can anyone tell me rough numbers? 1.Broken Windshield 2.Rear Muffler 3.Motor Mounts 4.Alignment (steering wheel upside down!) 5.Fuel leak on a small piece under hood, photo at www.immersionstudio.com/images/fuel.jpg -- what is this piece?? Of course, the motor mounts make the thing sound like a Mack truck- unbelieveable difference between my 1991which has 71k. It shakes like crazy. In the end, the sad thing is that my wife will probably not want to keep the car and I'll need to sell it. She thinks it is just too rough for her. Should I sell it as is or do the above repairs? I paid 6k plus shipping. My 1991 was 7500, a much better deal as it turns out! It needed nothing. John Peterson Kingston, RI 1991 300D 2.5 71k www.immersionstudio.com/1991.asp 1990 300D 2.5 125k www.immersionstudio.com/1990 ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Lucas Oil Products
Paul Raheb wrote: I use Lucas fuel additive and oil stabilizer. NICE STUFF http://www.lucasoil.com/products/index.sd Mercedes does NOT approve ANY oil additive - use recommended oil and there is no need for any oil additive. Most oil additives are NOT beneficial. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
Re: [MBZ] hearing protection [OT]
At 07:12 AM 6/19/2005, you wrote: Thomas Kase wrote: Personally, I am a stickler for wearing hearing protectors when I engage in even marginally loud activities Back in the 1980's I got a set of the best Silencio muffs I could find (NRR of 24 or 25dB) Wore them for everything imaginable, lawn mowers, chain saws, firearms, etc. Last year I replaced them with Peltor Ultimate 10 muffs that cost me less than I paid for the Silencios, the Peltors are rated 30dB, and I believe it. Great muffs for $20, I can't imagine anything better (except for the electronic ones that let you year everything but loud noises) http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=155265 I personally can't stand to wear stuff on the OUTSIDE of my ears... I've found that those cheap foam ear-plugs are just fine for me... You can get a package of 20 of them for less than $5.00 I use them when I go shooting, flying, or just about any time when I'm going to be around lout equipment for a long time -- work like a charm, and you never notice they're in there once you get them seated properly... Laurence MacNeill Mableton, GA 1980 240D (Automatic Transmission, A/C) 206,000+ miles -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.7.8/22 - Release Date: 6/17/2005
Re: [MBZ] Nice-looking 123 sighted
Saw a girl in a 1984 300CD yesterday - maroon exterior, palomino interior, no rust. Purty. So was the car. On 6/19/05, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I eased up beside a beautiful, glistening, ivory 82-85 123 at a stoplight coupla days ago. 'Tried to give driver thumbs up. He ignored me. He turned right and faded into the sunset. I continued home in my showroom, arctic white 87 124. Wilton 91 350SDL, 87 300D ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari 1984 MB 300D Turbo [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] Nice-looking 123 sighted
Sunil Hari wrote: Saw a girl in a 1984 300CD yesterday - maroon exterior, palomino interior, no rust. Purty. So was the car. Saw a 300D turbo in nice condition on I-285 last night. Purposefully blew their doors off in the wagon. Buncha jerks here in Atlanta; never wave back, blip the lights, or honk the horn in return. No sense of pride. But I swear, the second you fly past a late model CLK or SL in a 25 year old Benz, it's guarandamnteed that they will shortly speed up and overtake you. And then they never wave, blip the lights, or honk as they pass. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300TD 163+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude
Thanks, Jim- I backed the adjusting screw on the altitude adjusting box a full turn and took it for a test drive. It seems to have picked up a little bit of accelleration even down here at sea level. It will be a few weeks before I can check it out in LV. If needed, I can back it out another turn at that time. One question, though- when backing off the adjusting screw, how will I know how much is too much? Should I be watching for smoking under accelleration? Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 6/18/2005 5:15:28 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, all- My wife and I are moving to Las Vegas, New Mexico in the next month or so. We drove up there last week in our 1980 300CD, and whereas the Benz does OK here in Phoenix, it was pretty gutless at the higher altitude. Is there anything that can be done with a normally aspirated 300CD to regain some of the performance at higher altitudes (besides adding a turbo?) Lee, I would definitely try adjusting the ADA, the pressure compensating device on the rear top of the injection pump. Especially if the car did not smoke too much at altitude. The turbo injection pumps go leaner as they age, I don't see why the NA pumps would not do the same. Adjusting the ALDA/ADA compensates for wear in the pump, and brings back the IP calibrations towards the original settings Most ADAs don't have a seal on the adjusting screw so it is easy to do. Loosen the lock nut and turn the screw gently 1 turn CCW. Do not force the screw! This because your ADA will only have two turns or less available before it shears off the screw. Watch for much improved off idle acceleration. Even at lower elevations. A 0.050 shim under the ADA would be equal to two turns CCW on the screw. I will give you a shim if you send me a SASE. Let the list know how you come out. Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 261 K miles 98 ML 320, 136 K miles ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Lee Einer Dos Manos Jewelry http://www.dosmanosjewelry.com
Re: [MBZ] hearing protection [OT]
What...you want us discuss your Vacation Rentals? :) John On 6/19/05, Don Teresa Merriman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Am I missing something, helmets, Dodge trucks with French engines, ear protection and not very dam much about what the forum is to be about, Benz stuff. On 6/19/05, Laurence MacNeill [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 07:12 AM 6/19/2005, you wrote: Thomas Kase wrote: Personally, I am a stickler for wearing hearing protectors when I engage in even marginally loud activities Back in the 1980's I got a set of the best Silencio muffs I could find (NRR of 24 or 25dB) Wore them for everything imaginable, lawn mowers, chain saws, firearms, etc. Last year I replaced them with Peltor Ultimate 10 muffs that cost me less than I paid for the Silencios, the Peltors are rated 30dB, and I believe it. Great muffs for $20, I can't imagine anything better (except for the electronic ones that let you year everything but loud noises) http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=155265 I personally can't stand to wear stuff on the OUTSIDE of my ears... I've found that those cheap foam ear-plugs are just fine for me... You can get a package of 20 of them for less than $5.00 I use them when I go shooting, flying, or just about any time when I'm going to be around lout equipment for a long time -- work like a charm, and you never notice they're in there once you get them seated properly... Laurence MacNeill Mableton, GA 1980 240D (Automatic Transmission, A/C) 206,000+ miles -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.7.8/22 - Release Date: 6/17/2005 ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com http://www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com http://www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Don Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] hearing protection [OT]
That's why the OT (off topic) is in the subject line - if you only want MB content, delete or ignore all posts with OT. After a few years on the list, some of us have discuovered non MB mutual interests, and use this forum to discuss them -- -- On 6/19/05, Don Teresa Merriman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Am I missing something, helmets, Dodge trucks with French engines, ear protection and not very dam much about what the forum is to be about, Benz stuff. OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC
[MBZ] FTP Server
For those of you that don't know, I have started an FTP server which serves over 30GB of Mercedes related content. CD manuals, technical information, even Mercedes related multimedia content can be found there. This server is a collection of items gathered over the years of being on Banned, Club and Diesel lists. I want everyone to know that this server is open to anyone and everyone. Perhaps Striplin will put a link in the list serv footer so this information is easily accessible to everyone. The user name is Diesel and the password is diesel. The host address is telshena.dyndns.org. You can visit via web browser by going to ftp://Diesel:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Please make sure of the following: if you are using an FTP client software, disable passive FTP transfers. If you are using a web browser such as IE, make sure you have 'folder view enabled for FTP' sites checked and 'use passive FTP' unchecked in the advanced tab of the internet options. I know there has been an issue in the past with me not allowing passive FTP transfers. FYI, this server is behind a NAT firewall and still functions fully without the use of passive FTP transfers. I understand your pain if you are a user behind a firewall, however there are other options besides passive transfers which will still allow you to connect to my server. My suggestion to those of you in this situation is to enter your firewall software or router configuration page. Go to the section which deals with port range forwarding and simply forward ports 20 and 21 to your local IP address. I would be happy to provide more detailed information on how to do this, however this information is most easily obtained from the company website of you firewall software or router. Thanks and happy downloading. Regards, Tarek Elshenawy
