On Wed, Dec 21, 2005 at 06:49:10PM -0500, Trampas wrote:
> Yeap, I meant it as a joke in that at close to 300k miles the mileage is
> irrelevant to the value of the car. Actually I think the value depends more
> on how full or empty the fuel tank is.
I saw a chevy pickup for sale near SLO, ad wen
if your lucky its the idle arm bushing, easy job :-)
Regards
Steve
"85" Euro 240D, 5 spd manual, 110K
"79" 240D, 5 spd manual, 20K on eng rebuild
"82" TD project wagon
"64" VW Bug
"65" D15, AC tractor
Since we are discussing front end noises, what might cause a creaking noise
when passin
Yeap, I meant it as a joke in that at close to 300k miles the mileage is
irrelevant to the value of the car. Actually I think the value depends more
on how full or empty the fuel tank is.
Trampas
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Marshall Booth wrote:
Pep Boys sells them, so did Auto Zone, and MAYBE Harbor Freight.
Also Meijer, for those of you in the Great Lakes area.
Trampas wrote:
My 300SD read 294,394 and has not changed in last 6 months, since odometer
broke. I figure I would run it with a broke odometer such that it will be
lower miles when I sell it.
I tend to think that once a car exceeds 200,000 miles or 15 years,
additional mileage is mostly ir
Isn't the 350DSL the one that is noted as a rod
bender?? If the head has been reworked or a new head
Yes.
put on will this solve the problems associated with
this engine?? I have found one that has 167K and has
No.
had the "top end rebuilt" don't have specifics yet as
to what was done.
On Wed, Dec 21, 2005 at 03:14:48PM -0800, eric peterson wrote:
> Isn't the 350DSL the one that is noted as a rod
> bender?? If the head has been reworked or a new head
> put on will this solve the problems associated with
> this engine?? I have found one that has 167K and has
> had the "top end r
Isn't the 350DSL the one that is noted as a rod
bender?? If the head has been reworked or a new head
put on will this solve the problems associated with
this engine?? I have found one that has 167K and has
had the "top end rebuilt" don't have specifics yet as
to what was done. Also what would be
For what it is worth, that is a farily affluant area and I'd imagine that
the owner had deep pockets, so might have done all of the maintenance.
On 12/21/05, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Andrew Pointed out the error in the previous post.
>
>
> It is about 45 miles SW of DC. Looks l
Bob Rentfro wrote:
He sprang to his 190D, all Christmas arrayed ,
And they all piled in like Shriners in a parade.
But I heard him exclaim, as I puffed my Christmas cigar,
"Happy Christmas to all, and TAKE CARE OF YOUR CARS!"
A new Christmas classic.
--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 268+k
Andrew Pointed out the error in the previous post.
It is about 45 miles SW of DC. Looks like I am about to become the owner
of a TE there. It supposedly has a trans problem. If anyone nearby could
go check it out, I will try to make arrangements with the PO. I'd like to
know if it might
Thanks,
I need to check around to see what is available locally before I order online.
I had thought that it might be a specialized MB tool so I wanted to make sure
that I ordered the right unit.
Todd Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
'85 300CD 248Kmi
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From: [EMAIL PROTECT
Smith, Todd wrote:
There has been discussion about MityVac products in the past in conjunction
with troubleshooting vacuum issues. Which products or products are being
specifically referenced? I have looked at a MityVac product line and I see
several items that might be of use but I am not s
My apologies to Mr. Moore:
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the list
Blockheaters were plugged in...cold weather persists.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that packages from Rusty soon would be there.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
http://makeashorterlink.com/?G3E262A5C
I know it is early for moose day, but here goes.
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
The prvious posting was from a European lister and they had them right
until 95 in the W124. The stuff we get in North America is shit xompared
to what they get over there!
Jeff Zedic
Toronto
Yes I would have this car right now if the insurance
had given me the go ahead. The 0 feedback didn't help
him to get top dollar. Myself I would have made some
sort of I'll refund your $$ if it is not as described
statement. I also would have taken the hitch off. It
actually maybe wasn't quite
There has been discussion about MityVac products in the past in conjunction
with troubleshooting vacuum issues. Which products or products are being
specifically referenced? I have looked at a MityVac product line and I see
several items that might be of use but I am not sure which is the most
Would someone be so kind as to post the vacuum line diagram for the 77 240D? I
obviously have way too much time on my hands, as I feel compelled to get the
locks working again.
Thanks,
Bruce
82 300CD 334kmi 'His'
85 300CD 236kmi 'Hers'
75 240D 194kmi 'Donner'
77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen'
___
Kaleb,
It would be nice to have a section showing sites on repair articles possibly
broken down by models. That way someone new would access this as a library
of information. You also wouldn't be interfering with any copyright
infringements. Whenever a new site was found by a subscriber it
I don't know, take a look at the other major heap he's trying to sell :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/7090341_W0QQitemZ4598392209QQcategoryZ50056QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
That thing isn't worth more than the scrap yard would pay.it's a
complete basket case.
Robert
andrew
Jeff Zedic wrote:
The 124 (1985-1995) was the last decently built MB without all the
elctronic gee-whiz nonsense that has ruined most cars. The W210 was
built from 95 in Europe and ended in 2002 (?)
The W210 also has rustng issues whereas the W124 was much better. If you
can find an 95 W124 w
Andrew wrote:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&;
> item=4597599682&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
>
> I can't believe this sold for under $10K. Must be an
> unpopular color scheme.
Nice. I would have gotten rid of the US DOT lamps and the trailer hitch
though, would pro
http://makeashorterlink.com/?Y14031A5C
--
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
Could also be the '0' feedback on seller. With a '0' feedback on the buyer
it could be up again soon.
BillR
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 3:13 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ]
I'd almost trade you. Most all the kids were here [one daughter and her
family couldn't get up from Antigua - she had a tear in her birth
certificate which made it useless] for Thanksgiving and we had "Turkmas."
Wife decorated a tree to look like a corn stack on steroids [now converted
to a more n
andrew strasfogel wrote:
I know it has new shocks and am pretty sure the lower control arms were
replaced as well. I'll check the records to be sure.
The lower control arms aren't a wear item, so it would be, well, odd if they
were.
--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi
1980 300TD 170+km
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4597599682&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
I can't believe this sold for under $10K. Must be an unpopular color
scheme.
On Tue, Dec 20, 2005 at 09:07:38PM -0600, Loren Faeth wrote:
> Looks like everyone except Kleb, OK Don and me are busy wrapping
> presents! Except maybe Kevin. I was hoping for lots of good info tonight!
Wrapping presents? Christmas isn't until sunday. I still haven't gone
shopping yet :)
K
I know it has new shocks and am pretty sure the lower control arms were
replaced as well. I'll check the records to be sure.
On 12/21/05, John Ervine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> andrew strasfogel wrote:
> > Since we are discussing front end noises, what might cause a creaking
> noise
> > when
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Since we are discussing front end noises, what might cause a creaking noise
when passing over speed bumps? Car in question is a 1985 300CD with new
shocks, ball joints, upper and lower control arms, etc. - so clean
underneath that you could eat off the bottom of the fron
Andrew S. wrote:
"For that kind of money you can buy a really clean 560 SEC."
There is a 1986 560SEC in Wichita with only 70,000 miles. It is
beautiful (from the side of the road). I have not inspected it closely.
The shop says they are asking $17,900. This sounds a little astronomical
to
Maybe the shocks?
Ron Dwelle
On Dec 21, 2005, at 2:04 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
Since we are discussing front end noises, what might cause a creaking
noise
when passing over speed bumps? Car in question is a 1985 300CD with new
shocks, ball joints, upper and lower control arms, etc. - so
Jeff writes:
>
> The W210 also has rustng issues whereas the W124 was much
> better. If you can find an 95 W124 with the 2.5 turbo-diesel
> you can save a bomb! Nice car!
I thought that '93 was the last year with the 2.5 td, and that '94 and '95
only got the 3.0 6 cyl...
Lee
'93 300D 2.5 180K
Since we are discussing front end noises, what might cause a creaking noise
when passing over speed bumps? Car in question is a 1985 300CD with new
shocks, ball joints, upper and lower control arms, etc. - so clean
underneath that you could eat off the bottom of the front end if you could
figure o
If so, it had better be good on hills to get it from there to Iowa.
On 12/21/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Sure you don't mean Warrenton, VA?
>
> On 12/20/05, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > It is about 45 miles SW of DC. Looks like I am about to become the
Accordingly, the curve disk is no longer separate part
- have to get the whole timer assembly ($260 now?),
looks like that's what you did from the picture. I was
so relieved when I saw the disk surface on my new
rusty '91 300D was still in good condition - that
saved me $600 for a new vacuum pump a
Believe me, Tan, both times I had the head off, *I* was amazed the
engine ran when I got it back together! ;-)
When I replaced the head, I was concerned about the wear on the timing
device cam, as shown in that photo. However I did not replace it at
that time. I've seen much worse, and since I was
Sure you don't mean Warrenton, VA?
On 12/20/05, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> It is about 45 miles SW of DC. Looks like I am about to become the owner
> of a TE there. It supposedly has a trans problem. If anyone nearby could
> go check it out, I will try to make arrangements with
Looking at the ash tray I bet it stinks to high heaven of stale tobacco
smoke. Yecch.
On 12/20/05, Tom Scordato <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Loren said
>
> "Is there some reason why these people like to take pictures at dusk or
> after dark? Makes no sense to me. I figured someone must kno
Not so reasonable if you're a "jaloponist", to borrow Hurstie's term.
On 12/19/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >> It's so easy, and relatively cheap, that there's little reason to
> >> put it off. It's also easy to examine the old part, torn rubber
> >
No 23 year old car - even a pretty 82 SD - is worth that kind of $$ from a
seller with < 95% feedback rating. There has to be lots of problems with
the car that aren't visible...
On 12/18/05, Tom Scordato <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> That is a beuit!
> - Original Message -
> From: "Kale
I have a headlight bucket if you still want/need one. Contact me offlist.
On 12/18/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> The grill should fit. The differences in the 2 cars are in the rear door
> area. The SEL is 4" longer in the rear doors. Both the 280SEL and 280SE
> are W108s
yea I would say.
andrew strasfogel wrote:
For tht kind of money you can buy a really clean 560 SEC.
On 12/17/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76
To be charitable, maybe he's an ebay newbie who really doesn't have a clue.
On 12/17/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-60392594_W0QQitemZ4598122694QQcategoryZ6315QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
> --
> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
> 89 560SE
For tht kind of money you can buy a really clean 560 SEC.
On 12/17/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
>
> Original Message
> Subject: 1983 380SEC
> Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 10:00:38 -0500
> From: Bill Aston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>
> I h
Gee it must have cost a fortune to run the 560SEL in the UK?? OUCH!!
Jeff Zedic
Toronto
The 124 (1985-1995) was the last decently built MB without all the
elctronic gee-whiz nonsense that has ruined most cars. The W210 was
built from 95 in Europe and ended in 2002 (?)
The W210 also has rustng issues whereas the W124 was much better. If you
can find an 95 W124 with the 2.5 turbo-d
I took my control arms to a shop to have the bjs replaced. To take them
out the old guy put the thing in a vise, took a BFH, put a ball peen
hammer (round end) on the bottom of the bj, then whacked it hard a few
times with the BFH. Came out in about 4-5 whacks. Used the Benz tool
to press th
TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMASS
ok
i know
collins
1995 500 sec
Dave,
I am always mazed that guys like you on the list can
put an engine together and it still runs! Speaking of
the pictures at your website, I noticed the time
device has some considerable wear
http://www.w124performance.com/images/OM603_head_replacement/timing_device_cam1.jpg
Did you replace it
W123 has shock absorbers at the front so there is no
struct mounts. Ball joints on W201/W124 wear out
fairly quick compared to W123 in my experience.
Tan
--- Lee Levitt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> And another...upper strut mounts. Got one groaning
> right now.
>
> Lee
> '93 300D 2.5 180K
>
>
That was exactly where we encountered difficulty. He had the press for
installing the new ones, so that was relatively easy. .
On 12/20/05, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> Usually the worst part is getting the old one out...
>
> Peter
>
>
> ___
My 300SD read 294,394 and has not changed in last 6 months, since odometer
broke. I figure I would run it with a broke odometer such that it will be
lower miles when I sell it.
Trampas
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On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain
Sen
Howard Fulford wrote:
> Can someone tell me the difference between a W124 and a W210 ?
In the USA, the major difference is rusty spring perches in the W210
vs self-destructing wiring in the later W124.
Kevin wrote:
> I think it's a matter of the E transmissions doing a second gear start and
> the D transmissions not, but there is probably something else to it as well.
Shift points are going to be higher on the gassers. I would think that any
tranny of the same family (i.e. 722.3xx and 722.3yy) w
Happy Christmas and a great New Year, to all those out there on Planet List
Sadly, my fully 'hydro 560SEL has had to go - after lavishing 2 years love,
attention, and what seems like most of my pay checks on her, the last repair
bill for a new regulator valve was so high in parts, it exceeded the
In a message dated 12/20/2005 11:31:18 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I've got a starting bugaboo that I cannot solve. An erratic no-turn of the
starter.
The starter works MOST of the time, but sometimes it will not turn over when
the
key is turned. It randomly t
Chuck
Normally Phoenix, but for the Holidays - Kailua, Hawaii
Chuck,
Do me a favor while you are there! Go down to Agnes Bake shop and tell Non
and Christian that I said Merry Christmas, and that Christian should
unblock my email address so he can read my email! he could send me an
It's not all that bad a job with the proper tools. You can use the
Harbor Freight ball joint tool with some care -- my brother and I did.
Usually the worst part is getting the old one out...
Peter
Ball joints would be a major concern, but I don't think that's the problem.
I don't get the noise while turning the wheel, only when applying the brakes
with the car rolling with the steering wheel at the stops. The shake test
shows no detectable movement at the ball joint. I had the guide rod
bu
And another...upper strut mounts. Got one groaning right now.
Lee
'93 300D 2.5 180K
On Tue Dec 20 20:16:32 PST 2005, Peter Frederick
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The other cause of creaks and groan is track rod bushings.
>
> Ball joints squeal, creak, or groan while turning, whether the
> c
By the way, Scott ... trust me, this is NOT a do it yourself job. I watched
a professional mechanic do it on my 240D, and even as a retired sailor, I
learned a few new words. Farm this one out to a shop.
On 12/21/05, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> My son was driving our 79 TD and a bal
My son was driving our 79 TD and a ball joint snapped, causing all kinds
of unpleasant activities. Best to replace them, and while you're at it
might as well do all the rubber bits too, since you will have it apart.
You don't want to loose your breaks, wheel, etc.
--R
Peter Frederick wrote:
The other cause of creaks and groan is track rod bushings.
Ball joints squeal, creak, or groan while turning, whether the car is
moving or not. Thumps, creaks, or groans from the front end going over
bumps or while braking are usually track rod bushings.
Turn the wheel side to side while lis
Bob,
I hope that your BIL is now in some kind of isolation... Other than
your home..
I would suggest (I'm not an MD, just cautious) that you all get
tested... Ain't nothing to mess around with
Please be careful..
My wishes for a healthy and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Wow! We (the taxpayers) bought it and it was never used? Damn! All that
> money and it was never used. Sad - but that's how our gov't treats us.
It is sad, but not all that uncommon. Every business I've ever worked
for has had excess inventory or unused equipment s
As Loren said, ball joints. I had the same sound until I replaced mine.
Sound went away.
And this isn't a "minor" problem. When my mechanic (who doubles as my
brother-in-law) checked mine, he said he'd have made me park the car or at
least drive in town only if he'd known just how bad they were.
All of the talking is over on Banned. Mostly about politics, and an
unusually low volume of profanity. Must be the Christmas season.
On 12/21/05, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Looks like everyone except Kleb, OK Don and me are busy wrapping
> presents! Except maybe Kevin. I was hopi
Which side? Ball joints You will need to determine if it is the upper or
lower. You may get a clue by looking for rust powder on or near the ball
joint boot.
You want to be sure the ball joint does not "brake" when you apply the "breaks"
Could be the sway bar bushings also.
At 09:37 PM 12/
Looks like the one for the injector port. See:
http://www.tooldesk.com/products/default.aspx?searchString=diesel
I bought a similar tester kit a few years ago for about $100, as I recall.
But it included several adaptors, including one for the glow plug port and
one for the injector port. I thi
My 1979 300TD sometimes makes a groaning creaking noise when I apply the
breaks while going backwards with the wheel turned all the way to the stop.
Sometimes I can get it to repeat for several "stops" but it always goes away
after several "stops". Occasionally it will make the noise going forward
Loren noted:
"Looks like everyone except Kleb, OK Don and me are busy wrapping
presents! Except maybe Kevin. I was hoping for lots of good info
tonight!"
I reckon everyone is either sick (like me and 50% of my children) or doing
Christmas prep stuff.
MB content:
After my fever broke, I we
You can determine variance between cylinders by taking enough
readings. The key to any instrumentation is repeatability. What I am
saying is that I would want enough repetition to know beyond any doubt what
is repeatable and what is an anomaly.
I'd hate to see someone pronounce a head or a g
Looks like everyone except Kleb, OK Don and me are busy wrapping
presents! Except maybe Kevin. I was hoping for lots of good info tonight!
Here is the short version of the procedure:
1. Clean everything related to the nozzles, lines and Injection pump
meticulously with clean Diesel fuel or other cleaner degreaser. Blow it
off with air. Repeat as needed until there is not a speck anywhere that
could fall into the pump, the nozz
So, it sounds like it would be difficult to determine if the variance
between cylinders is within specs with this tool -- -- -- just wether
you had a blown head gasket?
On 12/20/05, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I bought one of those a few years ago. It is not too bad for the
> money.
I used to have a very similar tester to this one--I think mine was
made by Assenmacher...or, was it a Mac--can't remember. You do indeed
remove the injectors, and I always replace the heatshields, but I bet
you can get away with just reusing them. I really love my new (to me)
Motometer tester, bu
I bought one of those a few years ago. It is not too bad for the
money. There are 3 weaknesses I found.
1. there is an o-ring in the quick coupler that will blow out and get lost
if you forget to discharge the pressure before unhooking the QC.
2. The Nozzle holder adapter is a little rinkydin
I wonder whether this adapter goes into the injector hole or the gow
plug hole? Looks too big for the glow plug hole, but there is little
for reference in the picture.
If you do pull an injector for compression testing, can you just put
it back, or do you need to replace seals, heaet shields, etc.
It that is the case, then I'd expect they could be swapped by changing the
valve body. (not that I know much about AT) I'd rather have a 5 spd.
At 07:32 PM 12/20/2005, you wrote:
On Tue, Dec 20, 2005 at 07:23:56PM -0600, Loren Faeth wrote:
> I am hoping the new TE will not need a trans, but i
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Mercedes-Diesel-Compression-Tester-w-adapter_W0QQitemZ4599090979QQcategoryZ43989QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 24
On Tue, Dec 20, 2005 at 07:23:56PM -0600, Loren Faeth wrote:
> I am hoping the new TE will not need a trans, but if it does, I'd like to
> know what other models have an auto transmission that will
> interchange. The TE in question is a 1988 300TE, and as far as I know, it
> is a US model.
>
>
Hi all,
I am hoping the new TE will not need a trans, but if it does, I'd like to
know what other models have an auto transmission that will
interchange. The TE in question is a 1988 300TE, and as far as I know, it
is a US model.
Can anyone tell me which years and models use an interchangea
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-500-Series-560SEC-1989-Mercedes-560-SEC_W0QQitemZ4599070327QQcategoryZ6332QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D,
its a check valve.
Harry Watkins wrote:
1985 300 TD, its yellow, about 3/4 inch dia with one inlet and two outlets.
Located near the oil filter housing and the two outlets go through the firewall.
It leaks downstream and capping the inlet solved my shutoff valve problem.
I suspect it feeds
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