Re: [MBZ] possibly Nice 300CD on ebay Item # 4635494437

[Zoltan Finks]

Replying to self again: Does it look like the underhood has gotten a nice
surface detailing, or has it been maintained?

Brian


On 5/3/06, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


 Oh, I just realized, the 2,600 is not the asking price, it's the current
bid.

Brian


 On 5/3/06, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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>  OOhh. The Wifey Wanteee.
>
> Funny, the tranny and window problems were present on the CD we looked
> at down South.
>
> Question: Are the CDs worth more - in other words is that a fair price?
> I would predict the answer would be "overpriced" if it was a regular 300D. I
> know it depends, but generally speaking.
>
> Brian
> 83 240D
>
>
>  On 5/3/06, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > The seller is barely literate, but the car looks pretty nice.  I do
> > love
> > the red/beige color combo.
> >
> >
> >
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/83-Mercedes-300cd-diesel-not-300d-240d-30
> >
> > 0td-300sd_W0QQitemZ4635494437QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmd
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Re: [MBZ] Fuel door and cap

[John Berryman]

On May 3, 2006, at 4:28 PM, Zoltan Finks wrote:

Is there a type of locking fuel CAP made for these things? It would  
be way
too easy for someone to push open the fuel door, pop the cap off  
and dump

whatever they wanted in there, or to steal my gold - er - fuel.

Brian


	Its part of the central interlock system, its supposed to lock and  
unlock with everything else. There should be instructions to open it  
manually ( by lifting a flap on right side of trunk lining) in the  
owner's manual. Pushing the front part of the flap is the approved  
method of opening them.


Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] possibly Nice 300CD on ebay Item # 4635494437

[Zoltan Finks]

Oh, I just realized, the 2,600 is not the asking price, it's the current
bid.

Brian


On 5/3/06, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


 OOhh. The Wifey Wanteee.

Funny, the tranny and window problems were present on the CD we looked at
down South.

Question: Are the CDs worth more - in other words is that a fair price? I
would predict the answer would be "overpriced" if it was a regular 300D. I
know it depends, but generally speaking.

Brian
83 240D


 On 5/3/06, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> The seller is barely literate, but the car looks pretty nice.  I do love
> the red/beige color combo.
>
>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/83-Mercedes-300cd-diesel-not-300d-240d-30
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> Donald H. Snook
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Re: [MBZ] Heat/AC Fan speed switch

[Curt Raymond]

Jiminy Crickets! 3 years with my '83 240D and I had no idea about that...
   
  You learn something new every day.
   
  -Curt
   
  Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 15:17:24 -0700
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That's not the fan-off position, that's the vent-off position.  (If
yours is like mine with a 180-degree total rotation.  90 degrees from
all-the-way-off is vent open but with the fan off.  Three clicks from
there for another 90 degrees is fan all the way on.)  The extra linkage
for turning off the venting is quite a bit stiffer than the fan switch,
and in fact rarely needs to be turned off.  Or so I find.



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OOhh. The Wifey Wanteee.

Funny, the tranny and window problems were present on the CD we looked at
down South.

Question: Are the CDs worth more - in other words is that a fair price? I
would predict the answer would be "overpriced" if it was a regular 300D. I
know it depends, but generally speaking.

Brian
83 240D


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Re: [MBZ] Got a new phone

[John Berryman]

On May 3, 2006, at 4:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:


Its a motorolla, it has a camera in it.  Where can i get the cord to
download the pictures cheap?


	Why not use BlueTooth file exchange? If your computer doesn't have  
it, I've seen USB BlueTooth adapters new from $12.95 and up. I paid  
$29.99 for a D-Link DBT-120 , it works great on my Mac. Wally World  
and Radio-Shack have a line of cell phone accessories. Staples,  
Circuit City etc. I'm sure they all have what you need. Cell phone  
stores like Cingular, Verizon and the rest sell this stuff but for  
waaayyy t muuuchhh.


 I bought stuff from both of these on-line stores too:

http://www.factorydirectcellular.com/

http://www.cellphoneshop.net/

Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] Got a new phone

[David Brodbeck]

kayoooh @ gmail wrote:

Most new phones are Blue Tooth enabled, so use that connection instead of
the wire route.
  


Although some of the wireless companies cripple the phone software so 
you can't download the pictures over Bluetooth and avoid paying their 
data fees.  Verizon is infamous for this.



David Brodbeck
'83 300D Turbo

Re: [MBZ] Heat/AC Fan speed switch

[Curt Raymond]

I would guess the switch has gotten loose from the console and is sort of 
flapping around in there. Pull the handle off and give it a look see. Just grab 
the knob and pull straight out.
   
  -Curt
   
  Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 15:33:08 -0500
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The switch that controls the fan speed (non ACC car) seems to be messed 
up -
in that it is very hard to rotate it down to the "fan-off" dot (you 
know,
that dot at the bottom of the range).

Not sure why they put the "off" dot way at the bottom - away from the 
I, II,
and III positions. But I'm sure it shouldn't be so difficult to rotate 
it
down to that position. It feels like it's going to break whey I try, so 
I
don't try anymore. In fact the couple of times it was done, the dial 
seemed
to be maladjusted when turned back up to one of the "on" positions.

Anybody have this problem before? What's wrong with it - other than 
"it's
broke."?

Brian
83 240D



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I have to say the idea of the Ford Fairmont being an imitation Mercedes 
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[MBZ] Good news!

[Curt Raymond]

Talked to my Indy this morning and he told me to hold off buying an IP just yet.
  This afternoon he called to say the car was fixed.
So I'm going to paraphrase here, don't jump all over me.
  Apparently theres a whatsis in the IP for each cylinder and its held in place 
by a pin, when he pulled the line to replace the o-ring the whatsis must have 
lifted up (suction?) and rotated in its bore. Havoc ensued...
  This wasn't discovered until he did a comparison between each whatsis and 
discovered that two of them had turned. Correctly back in place everything 
seems fine. No more fuel smell and the engine seems a bit peppier to boot. I'll 
know more tomorrow after a good long run to work.
   
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  '85 190D "Dory" back home at last.


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On May 3, 2006, at 11:21 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:

> I have an '82 which I have never even driven, yet I love it.
> Someday I'll get to it.
>
> -- Jim

I have 2 cooler looking than sedans lighter, shorter wheelbase. I've  
gotten 32mpg with them and hauled ass for days on end at speeds  
reaching 95mph (of course they are capable of higher speeds). They're  
a pain in the ass if you regularly have rear seat passengers. Some  
parts are coupe specific and considerably more expensive.
I like the sportier feel but I much prefer the more comfortable ride  
of a 300TD.

Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am

[MBZ] 79 450SL rear stab link

[Rich Thomas]

I found a broken rear stab link (US driver side) on my buddy's SL, took 
the old one off in about 2 minutes but there is nut for the lower end 
that is stuck between the rear brake inner shield ( a little indentation 
for it) and whatever the link goes into on the other side of the nut 
(bracket/fitting on hub?).  It looks like I would have to take off the 
caliper, rotor, and shield to get the old nut out and put the new end on 
correctly.  (The old one was worn out so I was able to screw off the 
lower end from the nut, leaving the nut in place, the new one is quite 
tight so the attachment end won't turn).


I told him to order the CD manual too but he forgot, so I don't want to 
go tearing stuff apart if I don't have to.  If I take the caliper off 
(two pins) does the rotor come off easily, somehow? or is it held on 
with the center nut and bearings that would need to have the bearing 
removed, reset, etc?  I don't want to get into all that.


This simple part is looking like a PITA!

--R

Re: [MBZ] Fuel door and cap

[Hendrik Riessen]

I would agree with this, get a vaccum tester and have hours of fun. If you 
don't have a diagram of the system you are best of to draw one as you go and 
label the lines when you figured out where they go and what they do.
Yes, there are locking caps. I have one on my 230E but never lock it because 
1. I live in a civilised country where petrol theft is rare (well might not 
be so now the price of fuel is going up) and 2. because the vaccum lock 
works when I use my aftermarket remote locking/alarm it locks everything 
including fuel flap, boot and doors.
Another problem you may have is that the little pin that locks the fuel cap 
is broken off due to neanderthals using the car.
Anyway pull off the boot liner and have a look what is going on, someone 
might have disconnected/removed the fuel flap locking actuator.
There is a great deal of self satisfaction to be had when succesfully fixing 
the central locking.


Hendrik
who thinks the Merc central locking is great when working properly but a 
total pain when playing up


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But it seems he only unhooked the driver side, because the pass. side
still locks itself against my wishes; and when I unlock it with the
key,
then go to open the door, it locks itself. (pass. side only now).


It's not really unhooked all the way yet.  Better would be to actually
fix the central locking system, you will be surprised how nice it is
to actually have it working.  It's usually fairly cheap to fix, but
time-consuming to chase down the leaks.  Once it's working it's fairly
easy to put keyless entry in too.


Surprises me to hear that the trunk is hooked into vacuum. It is a
wierd-acting lock - I have to turn the key ccw, then push in, then the
trunk
lid can be lifted. I thought that when I first got the thing, the trunk
would not automatically lock, but could be locked by key when desired.
Now
it always locks and requires a key every time. Hmm.


Something's wrong, the vacuum system is still attempting to lock
the trunk, even when maybe it shouldn't.  You are fighting it, in
other words, just like with the passenger door, so of course you
aren't happy.  The system, when it's working, works _extremely_ well.


Anyway, what about the locking gas cap question? (since my fuel door
won't
lock)


Probably there's a McParts cap that will work, but why not just fix the
central locking?  Then there's no extra key to lose, and no extra
annoyances for you, the non-thief, when it comes time to fill up.

I have fixed the system on every one of our MB's that has it, because
it's so nice to have.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] Got a new phone

[Rich Thomas]

Then why did you ask me, duh?

--R

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:


thats what I figured dude.

Rich Thomas wrote:

 


eBay or some place that sells Chinese knockoffs.

--R

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:


   

Its a motorolla, it has a camera in it.  Where can i get the cord to 
download the pictures cheap?



 



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Re: [MBZ] Got a new phone

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>Message: 12
>Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 15:07:01 -0500
>From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: [MBZ] Got a new phone
>
>Its a motorolla, it has a camera in it.  Where can i get the cord to >
>download the pictures cheap?


Kaleb,
Most new phones are Blue Tooth enabled, so use that connection instead of
the wire route.

I hope this helps,

Omar.

Re: [MBZ] Heat/AC Fan speed switch

[Jim Cathey]

The switch that controls the fan speed (non ACC car) seems to be 
messed up -
in that it is very hard to rotate it down to the "fan-off" dot (you 
know,

that dot at the bottom of the range).


That's not the fan-off position, that's the vent-off position.  (If
yours is like mine with a 180-degree total rotation.  90 degrees from
all-the-way-off is vent open but with the fan off.  Three clicks from
there for another 90 degrees is fan all the way on.)  The extra linkage
for turning off the venting is quite a bit stiffer than the fan switch,
and in fact rarely needs to be turned off.  Or so I find.

Not sure why they put the "off" dot way at the bottom - away from the 
I, II,
and III positions. But I'm sure it shouldn't be so difficult to rotate 
it
down to that position. It feels like it's going to break whey I try, 
so I
don't try anymore. In fact the couple of times it was done, the dial 
seemed

to be maladjusted when turned back up to one of the "on" positions.


See above.

Anybody have this problem before? What's wrong with it - other than 
"it's

broke."?


It don't work the way you think it does.  The cable that runs the
vent flaps is probably stiff and in need of lubrication.  Ours started
out very stiff, but has loosened up with use.  But mostly I leave the
vent on and just turn off the fan.

-- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Fuel door and cap

[Jim Cathey]

But it seems he only unhooked the driver side, because the pass. side
still locks itself against my wishes; and when I unlock it with the 
key,

then go to open the door, it locks itself. (pass. side only now).


It's not really unhooked all the way yet.  Better would be to actually
fix the central locking system, you will be surprised how nice it is
to actually have it working.  It's usually fairly cheap to fix, but
time-consuming to chase down the leaks.  Once it's working it's fairly
easy to put keyless entry in too.


Surprises me to hear that the trunk is hooked into vacuum. It is a
wierd-acting lock - I have to turn the key ccw, then push in, then the 
trunk

lid can be lifted. I thought that when I first got the thing, the trunk
would not automatically lock, but could be locked by key when desired. 
Now

it always locks and requires a key every time. Hmm.


Something's wrong, the vacuum system is still attempting to lock
the trunk, even when maybe it shouldn't.  You are fighting it, in
other words, just like with the passenger door, so of course you
aren't happy.  The system, when it's working, works _extremely_ well.

Anyway, what about the locking gas cap question? (since my fuel door 
won't

lock)


Probably there's a McParts cap that will work, but why not just fix the
central locking?  Then there's no extra key to lose, and no extra
annoyances for you, the non-thief, when it comes time to fill up.

I have fixed the system on every one of our MB's that has it, because
it's so nice to have.

-- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Got a new phone

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

No, its not the razor but has the same port.  I was really torn between 
the razor and this other new one they have.  I ended up with the other 
one because we are getting 2 phones for 60, the razor was 149 each or 
something like that.  The one I have doesnt have blue tooth though, but 
Im not sure I would ever use it, so I didnt get the razor.


Sunil Hari wrote:


Is it a Razor?  If so, the port at the bottom is a standard mini-USB cable
port, and those cables usually come with digital cameras (I know Sony gives
the correct cable with their cameras).

On 5/3/06, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


I had found a place last winter, but never ordered.  I'll try to find it
again, but I need to go work on my 103 wasserpumpen

At 03:07 PM 5/3/2006, you wrote:


Its a motorolla, it has a camera in it.  Where can i get the cord to
download the pictures cheap?
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Re: [MBZ] Got a new phone

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

thats what I figured dude.

Rich Thomas wrote:


eBay or some place that sells Chinese knockoffs.

--R

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:


Its a motorolla, it has a camera in it.  Where can i get the cord to 
download the pictures cheap?







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Re: [MBZ] 1981 300CD update, good news!

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

yes, same one.  Comes out thursday.

kevin kraly wrote:

I do like the 300CD!  It does have a quieter ride, a more sporty feel, and 
good looks although I can't see it hahahahaha!  Is the one that you have 
your eye on the same one that you saw for $2500 that was going to be posted 
in your local paper?  If so, I hope that you buy it and enjoy it!


Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
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Re: [MBZ] Got a new phone

[Sunil Hari]

Is it a Razor?  If so, the port at the bottom is a standard mini-USB cable
port, and those cables usually come with digital cameras (I know Sony gives
the correct cable with their cameras).

On 5/3/06, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


I had found a place last winter, but never ordered.  I'll try to find it
again, but I need to go work on my 103 wasserpumpen

At 03:07 PM 5/3/2006, you wrote:
>Its a motorolla, it has a camera in it.  Where can i get the cord to
>download the pictures cheap?
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>   90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE,
>   85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D,
>   76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250
>http://www.striplin.net
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[MBZ] EXTREMELY NICE 124 Wagon Diesel on Ebay Item # 4637112048 no affiliation

[Donald Snook]

This is the same seller who always seems to have the nicest (or at least
best looking) Mercedes on ebay. He also includes tons of pictures and
pages and pages of text.  I just want to know where this guy finds these
cars. 

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-300TD-TURBO-DIESEL-STATION-WAGON-W12
4-WARRANTY-FL_W0QQitemZ4637112048QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

 

Donald H. Snook

1990 300SEL 127K 

Re: [MBZ] Got a new phone

[Loren Faeth]

I had found a place last winter, but never ordered.  I'll try to find it 
again, but I need to go work on my 103 wasserpumpen


At 03:07 PM 5/3/2006, you wrote:

Its a motorolla, it has a camera in it.  Where can i get the cord to
download the pictures cheap?
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  85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D,
  76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250
http://www.striplin.net

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Re: [MBZ] spring time

[Loren Faeth]

Yep, I like my story about the 190Dc (110) vs the ford fairmont (imitation 
Mercedes)


We don't see it in the US, unless you see all the choices available for 
springs, but the suspension is infinitely tunable


At 12:47 PM 5/3/2006, you wrote:

I gotta say, Mercedes really knows how to do suspensions.  I didn't
fully appreciate it until I tried to go across some rough railroad
tracks in my VW Cabriolet at the same speed I do in my 300D.  With the
300D, I could hear the impact, but I didn't feel it.  With the Cabriolet
I considered turning around to look for my kidneys.


David Brodbeck
'83 300D Turbo

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[MBZ] possibly Nice 300CD on ebay Item # 4635494437

[Donald Snook]

The seller is barely literate, but the car looks pretty nice.  I do love
the red/beige color combo.  

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/83-Mercedes-300cd-diesel-not-300d-240d-30
0td-300sd_W0QQitemZ4635494437QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmd
ZViewItem

 

 

Donald H. Snook

1990 300SEL 

Re: [MBZ] Got a new phone

[Rich Thomas]

eBay or some place that sells Chinese knockoffs.

--R

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

Its a motorolla, it has a camera in it.  Where can i get the cord to 
download the pictures cheap?
 

Re: [MBZ] Fuel door and cap

[Anthony Galioto]

Brian
The trunk lock should work as follows.  If you turn the tumbler to the left
1/4 turn and remove the key,  the trunk will remain unlocked.  You only have
to push the button in to open the trunk.

On 5/3/06, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


OH. Didn't realize it was tied in with the vacuum. Lovely. I know I do
have
vacuum issues. In fact the indy that installed the engine said he unhooked
the vacuum to the door locks because they were malfunctioning (which they
were). But it seems he only unhooked the driver side, because the pass.
side
still locks itself against my wishes; and when I unlock it with the key,
then go to open the door, it locks itself. (pass. side only now).

Surprises me to hear that the trunk is hooked into vacuum. It is a
wierd-acting lock - I have to turn the key ccw, then push in, then the
trunk
lid can be lifted. I thought that when I first got the thing, the trunk
would not automatically lock, but could be locked by key when desired. Now
it always locks and requires a key every time. Hmm.

Anyway, what about the locking gas cap question? (since my fuel door won't
lock)


Brian
83 240D


On 5/3/06, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> The fuel door is supposed to automatically lock when you lock the car,
> so is trunk and the other 3 doors. If this is not happening you have
> vacuum issues.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks
> Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 4:28 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: [MBZ] Fuel door and cap
>
> Here's another one from my list of wonders:
>
> The fuel door (83 240D) does not seem to have any locking mechanism.
> Yes, I
> see the little pin and the hole in the door that it plugs into, but I
> thought that there was a switch or lever inside the cabin that activated
> it.
> Instead, it appears that it just sort of grazes the pin, and the door
> just
> swings shut and to open it, you push on the side opposite the "locking
> pin".
> I don't remember seeing anything about a lever to pop it when I read the
> manual. Again, I wouldn't be surprised if I was mistaken. Enlighten me.
>
> Also:
>
> Is there a type of locking fuel CAP made for these things? It would be
> way
> too easy for someone to push open the fuel door, pop the cap off and
> dump
> whatever they wanted in there, or to steal my gold - er - fuel.
>
> Brian
> 83 240D
> Beginning to feel like Mad Max
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Re: [MBZ] cheap pads

[RELNGSON]

<.

So my dealer is using...

RLE

Re: [MBZ] Fuel door and cap

[Zoltan Finks]

OH. Didn't realize it was tied in with the vacuum. Lovely. I know I do have
vacuum issues. In fact the indy that installed the engine said he unhooked
the vacuum to the door locks because they were malfunctioning (which they
were). But it seems he only unhooked the driver side, because the pass. side
still locks itself against my wishes; and when I unlock it with the key,
then go to open the door, it locks itself. (pass. side only now).

Surprises me to hear that the trunk is hooked into vacuum. It is a
wierd-acting lock - I have to turn the key ccw, then push in, then the trunk
lid can be lifted. I thought that when I first got the thing, the trunk
would not automatically lock, but could be locked by key when desired. Now
it always locks and requires a key every time. Hmm.

Anyway, what about the locking gas cap question? (since my fuel door won't
lock)


Brian
83 240D


On 5/3/06, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


The fuel door is supposed to automatically lock when you lock the car,
so is trunk and the other 3 doors. If this is not happening you have
vacuum issues.

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 4:28 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] Fuel door and cap

Here's another one from my list of wonders:

The fuel door (83 240D) does not seem to have any locking mechanism.
Yes, I
see the little pin and the hole in the door that it plugs into, but I
thought that there was a switch or lever inside the cabin that activated
it.
Instead, it appears that it just sort of grazes the pin, and the door
just
swings shut and to open it, you push on the side opposite the "locking
pin".
I don't remember seeing anything about a lever to pop it when I read the
manual. Again, I wouldn't be surprised if I was mistaken. Enlighten me.

Also:

Is there a type of locking fuel CAP made for these things? It would be
way
too easy for someone to push open the fuel door, pop the cap off and
dump
whatever they wanted in there, or to steal my gold - er - fuel.

Brian
83 240D
Beginning to feel like Mad Max
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Re: [MBZ] 1981 300CD update, good news!

[kevin kraly]

I do like the 300CD!  It does have a quieter ride, a more sporty feel, and 
good looks although I can't see it hahahahaha!  Is the one that you have 
your eye on the same one that you saw for $2500 that was going to be posted 
in your local paper?  If so, I hope that you buy it and enjoy it!


Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
Giesela, 1981 300CD 204K miles, back on the road 

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300CD update, good news!

[kevin kraly]

why would it be different for a DI engine?

I've heard that using ether can cause damage to the prechambers because it's 
more detination they can handle.  The injection to each cylinder is metered, 
but with the ether, it's not.  I think a HUGE part to my starting problems 
with this engine is the leaky primer pump which is now on its way.


Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela, back on the road 

Re: [MBZ] Fuel door and cap

[Rusty Cullens]

The fuel door is supposed to automatically lock when you lock the car,
so is trunk and the other 3 doors. If this is not happening you have
vacuum issues.

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 4:28 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] Fuel door and cap

Here's another one from my list of wonders:

The fuel door (83 240D) does not seem to have any locking mechanism.
Yes, I
see the little pin and the hole in the door that it plugs into, but I
thought that there was a switch or lever inside the cabin that activated
it.
Instead, it appears that it just sort of grazes the pin, and the door
just
swings shut and to open it, you push on the side opposite the "locking
pin".
I don't remember seeing anything about a lever to pop it when I read the
manual. Again, I wouldn't be surprised if I was mistaken. Enlighten me.

Also:

Is there a type of locking fuel CAP made for these things? It would be
way
too easy for someone to push open the fuel door, pop the cap off and
dump
whatever they wanted in there, or to steal my gold - er - fuel.

Brian
83 240D
Beginning to feel like Mad Max
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Re: [MBZ] Fuel door and cap

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

Its supposed to lock when you lock the doors.  If it doesnt you have a 
vacuum leak somewhere.


Zoltan Finks wrote:


Here's another one from my list of wonders:

The fuel door (83 240D) does not seem to have any locking mechanism. Yes, I
see the little pin and the hole in the door that it plugs into, but I
thought that there was a switch or lever inside the cabin that activated it.
Instead, it appears that it just sort of grazes the pin, and the door just
swings shut and to open it, you push on the side opposite the "locking pin".
I don't remember seeing anything about a lever to pop it when I read the
manual. Again, I wouldn't be surprised if I was mistaken. Enlighten me.

Also:

Is there a type of locking fuel CAP made for these things? It would be way
too easy for someone to push open the fuel door, pop the cap off and dump
whatever they wanted in there, or to steal my gold - er - fuel.

Brian
83 240D
Beginning to feel like Mad Max
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Re: [MBZ] pad lube

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

yep, I know nothing about the inner workings of the plastic cheap class 
cars.


[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[MBZ] Heat/AC Fan speed switch

[Zoltan Finks]

The switch that controls the fan speed (non ACC car) seems to be messed up -
in that it is very hard to rotate it down to the "fan-off" dot (you know,
that dot at the bottom of the range).

Not sure why they put the "off" dot way at the bottom - away from the I, II,
and III positions. But I'm sure it shouldn't be so difficult to rotate it
down to that position. It feels like it's going to break whey I try, so I
don't try anymore. In fact the couple of times it was done, the dial seemed
to be maladjusted when turned back up to one of the "on" positions.

Anybody have this problem before? What's wrong with it - other than "it's
broke."?

Brian
83 240D

[MBZ] Fuel door and cap

[Zoltan Finks]

Here's another one from my list of wonders:

The fuel door (83 240D) does not seem to have any locking mechanism. Yes, I
see the little pin and the hole in the door that it plugs into, but I
thought that there was a switch or lever inside the cabin that activated it.
Instead, it appears that it just sort of grazes the pin, and the door just
swings shut and to open it, you push on the side opposite the "locking pin".
I don't remember seeing anything about a lever to pop it when I read the
manual. Again, I wouldn't be surprised if I was mistaken. Enlighten me.

Also:

Is there a type of locking fuel CAP made for these things? It would be way
too easy for someone to push open the fuel door, pop the cap off and dump
whatever they wanted in there, or to steal my gold - er - fuel.

Brian
83 240D
Beginning to feel like Mad Max

Re: [MBZ] C320 brakes

[PONDERSOA]

why do you need pad lube?  Do those new cheap class cars require it?  
Cant you just get some at the local mcparts?


dude .come on man 

Re: [MBZ] pad lube

[RELNGSON]

<

[MBZ] Got a new phone

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

Its a motorolla, it has a camera in it.  Where can i get the cord to 
download the pictures cheap?

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 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250
http://www.striplin.net

Re: [MBZ] spring time

[David Brodbeck]

I gotta say, Mercedes really knows how to do suspensions.  I didn't 
fully appreciate it until I tried to go across some rough railroad 
tracks in my VW Cabriolet at the same speed I do in my 300D.  With the 
300D, I could hear the impact, but I didn't feel it.  With the Cabriolet 
I considered turning around to look for my kidneys.



David Brodbeck
'83 300D Turbo

Re: [MBZ] note to the list about 190D ip

[John Ervine]

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Just wanted to clarify I am not pissed off at curt about anything, if 
that is what is seemed like.


Pissed off?  No.  Panties in a bunch?  Maybe.  ;-)

It's all good, Kaleb.  We understand who provides this list to all of us, and 
that these things are not free.  We appreciate you providing a forum for us to 
log in and discuss our cars, our questions, and our experiences.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi
1980 300TD 175+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi
1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi
1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi

Re: [MBZ] spring time

[Loren Faeth]

As Marshall said, MB has a huge array of springs and rubber pads to cover 
worldwide applications.  If you order from outside the US, an MB is 
infinitely customizable.  In the US, we get ones loaded with accessories, 
and a small choice of colors and interiors and perhaps 2-6 options.  Part 
of this is because they had to adapt to the American lifestyle, and part of 
this is to overcome the vast ignorance of the US car sales force.


When I redid the suspension of an old saggy 220Sb, we installed taxi 
springs.  What a difference.  That car could have run the Paris-Dakar 
rally.   THe manual for the "from 1959" chassis has spring tabnles in it, 
and it is a bit overwhelming, but you can identify what is stock, and what 
you should order if you want to go a bit stiffer.


Some options that change the spring strength/rate:
PS
PB
AUTO trans
5 speed
AC
Sunroof
SRS
and the list goes on.
Then there are choices for soft, normal  and harsh or sport
It's been a long time since i looked at the charts, but there are choices 
for additional normal load, and even ride height, or less/extra clearance.


The paint stripes on your old springs will indicate what they are, and what 
you want.  If you have a US model, they are pretty much all the same for 
say a US 85 300D.  they all come with PS, PB, auto, etc.  If you can 
identify the paint stripes, then you can identify exactly what you have.



At 10:57 AM 5/3/2006, you wrote:

Special springs because of the added weight of a sunroof? So, how does
one compensate for the varying weights of a driver/passenger? This is
kind of bizarre!

On 5/3/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > brake support joints.  Rusty and I decided that the sunroof couldn't
> > add
> > more than perhaps 50 pounds to the front half of an already front-heavy
> > car, so I went ahead and installed the much cheaper non-sunroof
> > springs.
>
> I doubt the _entire_ sunroof weighs 50 pounds!  (You wouldn't count
> the color panel, since that piece of metal would be there anyway.)
>
> -- Jim
>
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[MBZ] note to the list about 190D ip

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

Just wanted to clarify I am not pissed off at curt about anything, if 
that is what is seemed like.

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 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D,
 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250
http://www.striplin.net

Re: [MBZ] spring time

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

I bet the sunroof weights about 100 lbs, well, maybe not that much but 
more than 50.  If anybody wants one, I have the entire assembly removed 
and ready to go.  Never again.  Big pain in the ass to remove and no 
demand for the part.


Jim Cathey wrote:
brake support joints.  Rusty and I decided that the sunroof couldn't 
add

more than perhaps 50 pounds to the front half of an already front-heavy
car, so I went ahead and installed the much cheaper non-sunroof 
springs.



I doubt the _entire_ sunroof weighs 50 pounds!  (You wouldn't count
the color panel, since that piece of metal would be there anyway.)

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] 1981 300CD update, good news!

[Luther Gulseth]

CD's rock.  I love mine.  It's fun to drive, has pep, and handles sporty 
compared to the D/SD.  Besides, it just looks cool.

Luther

~> so how do you like that 81 CD?  I have my eye on one.
~
~I have an '82 which I have never even driven, yet I love it.
~Someday I'll get to it.
~
~-- Jim
~
~




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'82 300CD (159,222 kmi) 
'82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work

Re: [MBZ] spring time

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

ohhh, yea, times have changed for sure.

tom savage wrote:


Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:


you bought new springs?  I bet those were expensive?  Uses ones would 
have been much cheaper Im sure.



I thought very briefly about used, but needed them ASAP and figured used 
ones would be as bad as the springs I took out.  I don't remember the 
cost, but it wasn't much - maybe $40 each?  Non-sunroof springs are much 
cheaper than sunroof springs and this was in the halcyon days of 2002 
when the dollar was strong and parts were cheap; 124s were still 
expensive and keeping a rusty old 123 on the road wasn't quite so quixotic.


Tom
'82 300D 335k "Rocinante"

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 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250
http://www.striplin.net

Re: [MBZ] C320 brakes

[Rusty Cullens]

You don't need pad lube, the brakes have anti squeal shims built in. You
only need lube if you buy cheap pads.

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Subject: [MBZ] C320 brakes

Pads and sensors ordered last Thursday from Bimby, arrived today. That's
the 
good news. The not so good is that there is no pad lube included and I
was not 
asked if I wanted any. Now I have to drive down to MB to buy some.

I guess I'll reuse the old caliper bolts.

RLE
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Re: [MBZ] spring time

[Desert Rat]

Special springs because of the added weight of a sunroof? So, how does
one compensate for the varying weights of a driver/passenger? This is
kind of bizarre!

On 5/3/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> brake support joints.  Rusty and I decided that the sunroof couldn't
> add
> more than perhaps 50 pounds to the front half of an already front-heavy
> car, so I went ahead and installed the much cheaper non-sunroof
> springs.

I doubt the _entire_ sunroof weighs 50 pounds!  (You wouldn't count
the color panel, since that piece of metal would be there anyway.)

-- Jim


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1985 380SL 145K "Blue Belle"
1996 Sidekick 57K "Kermit"

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300CD update, good news!

[Jim Cathey]

so how do you like that 81 CD?  I have my eye on one.


I have an '82 which I have never even driven, yet I love it.
Someday I'll get to it.

-- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300CD update, good news!

[Jim Cathey]

I always thought that sticking any type of aerosol starting fluid was 
bad
news for the MB engines.  I kept hearing to never throw starting fluid 
or

ether into the OM engines, so I extrapolated this to WD-40.  Come on, I
don't use fuels other than #2 and a little motor oil now and again.


I've always thought that WD-40's 'active' ingredient here would be the
propellant, which I believe to be propane or something similar.

-- Jim

Re: [MBZ] spring time

[Jim Cathey]

brake support joints.  Rusty and I decided that the sunroof couldn't 
add

more than perhaps 50 pounds to the front half of an already front-heavy
car, so I went ahead and installed the much cheaper non-sunroof 
springs.


I doubt the _entire_ sunroof weighs 50 pounds!  (You wouldn't count
the color panel, since that piece of metal would be there anyway.)

-- Jim

Re: [MBZ] spring time

[tom savage]

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

you bought new springs?  I bet those were expensive?  Uses ones would 
have been much cheaper Im sure.


I thought very briefly about used, but needed them ASAP and figured used 
ones would be as bad as the springs I took out.  I don't remember the 
cost, but it wasn't much - maybe $40 each?  Non-sunroof springs are much 
cheaper than sunroof springs and this was in the halcyon days of 2002 
when the dollar was strong and parts were cheap; 124s were still 
expensive and keeping a rusty old 123 on the road wasn't quite so quixotic.


Tom
'82 300D 335k "Rocinante"

Re: [MBZ] OT - Unreliable BMW V12s (was V12s)

[Rhonald Angelo]

Jeff, this is quite a repair record.  Insane!

Original Message Follows
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To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2006 14:17:06 -0400

I was hoping you'd peruse the site a bit to find out. Here's his list of
repairs.

http://my750.com/repairs.htm

Jeff Zedic
Toronto
87 300TD


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Re: [MBZ] spring time

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

you bought new springs?  I bet those were expensive?  Uses ones would 
have been much cheaper Im sure.


tom savage wrote:


L. Mark Finch wrote:


I have no plans to tackle this repair on my own, but would be  
interested in any theories as to what the hell happened.



123 springs are known to break sometimes, after a couple million 
compressions and a couple million salty winters.  I don't think I've 
ever heard of one walking out of the perch as yours did, though.  I had 
a broken spring and had no idea until I pulled it out to replace the 
brake support joints.  Rusty and I decided that the sunroof couldn't add 
more than perhaps 50 pounds to the front half of an already front-heavy 
car, so I went ahead and installed the much cheaper non-sunroof springs. 
  They work just fine, and that was the job that inspired the haiku on 
Bimby's webpage.


Tom

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 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D,
 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250
http://www.striplin.net

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300CD update, good news!

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

starting fluid is bad if the glow plugs are working.  If the plugs are 
completely dead and its an emergency, starting fluid will not usually 
cause any harm.  Wd40 as I said, is just oil, it will not hurt anything.


Sunil Hari wrote:

I always thought that sticking any type of aerosol starting fluid was bad
news for the MB engines.  I kept hearing to never throw starting fluid or
ether into the OM engines, so I extrapolated this to WD-40.  Come on, I
don't use fuels other than #2 and a little motor oil now and again.



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 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE,
 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D,
 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250
http://www.striplin.net

Re: [MBZ] Used 190D injection pump

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

First of all, it is not my reponsibility to email people who are looking 
for parts.  I do not do that nor do I have time.  If somebody wants to 
ask about parts, they need to send an email to the address at the bottom 
of each message.  Next, I am not going to get into any bidding 
competition with some other seller, I sent you a price offlist, thats 
the price.  Third, as far as it taking a month to get your parts to you. 
 Sorry, if you were in a hurry you should have let me know.  My 
standard policy is to allow up to 14 business days for delivery.  I do 
not sell parts as a job, its a hobby.  Therefore it comes after my real 
job and other obligations.  Most times parts are shipped VERY quickly as 
most anybody else can verify who has bought anything from me.  The parts 
are usually much cheaper than you will get somewhere else.  The tradeoff 
is, if I am in a time of being busy, you might have to wait longer to 
get your parts.  Furthermore, its not appropriate to make comments like 
that on the list, especially when you are making comments about the list 
owner.  If you have some problem with a delay in your parts, you should 
have taken that up with me offlist, before it became a problem for you. 
   One final thought without mentioning names.  There are certain 
people who are blacklisted from buying parts from me.  The reason?  I do 
not have time to deal with people who will request a parts order from 
one seller(who happens to be a friend of mine), agree to the price, the 
order is rounded up and prepared for shipping but instead of completing 
the deal as agreed with the first person, then emails me hoping for a 
better deal I guess only to find out I didnt have the parts that person 
needed and referred them back to the first seller they already agreed to 
purchase the said items from.  That is rude, it does take a bit of 
effort to get an order of misc low dollar items ready for shipping only 
to find out you wasted your time.  That would cause a person to be 
blacklisted. So you can either buy from me or not, thats up to you. 
What little bit of business I get from the lists doesnt even come close 
to paying for it, but every little bit helps I suppose.


Anyway, back to your IP, I think all the ones I have are from 84, so you 
would need to verify with other list experts to see if an 84 would work 
on an 85, I really do not see any reason why not.  I would just have to 
double check to see if they are marked.


Now back to regular list topics.

Curt Raymond wrote:


Ahh, to be fair I checked the email from Kaleb when I was looking for interior bits and I 
did say "Do you have any interior parts for a w201" and he said no. He didn't 
say he didn't have any 201 parts just no 201 interior parts.
   
  -Curt

  Still looking for an IP, Kaleb if you've got one you could take the 
initiative... My cell is 978-265-0922, I've got an offer but if you can even 
come close I'll take yours. Apparently it has to be an '85 though, I'm not sure 
an '84 would work.
   
  Date: Tue, 02 May 2006 23:42:11 -0500

From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Used 190D injection pump
To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Never been asked for 201 parts.  Have several 601 ip's though.

OK Don wrote:



I think you've gained a reputation for not having any 201 parts --






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 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE,
 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D,
 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250
http://www.striplin.net

Re: [MBZ] spring time

[tom savage]

L. Mark Finch wrote:

I have no plans to tackle this repair on my own, but would be  
interested in any theories as to what the hell happened.


123 springs are known to break sometimes, after a couple million 
compressions and a couple million salty winters.  I don't think I've 
ever heard of one walking out of the perch as yours did, though.  I had 
a broken spring and had no idea until I pulled it out to replace the 
brake support joints.  Rusty and I decided that the sunroof couldn't add 
more than perhaps 50 pounds to the front half of an already front-heavy 
car, so I went ahead and installed the much cheaper non-sunroof springs. 
 They work just fine, and that was the job that inspired the haiku on 
Bimby's webpage.


Tom

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300CD update, good news!

[Sunil Hari]

I always thought that sticking any type of aerosol starting fluid was bad
news for the MB engines.  I kept hearing to never throw starting fluid or
ether into the OM engines, so I extrapolated this to WD-40.  Come on, I
don't use fuels other than #2 and a little motor oil now and again.

On 5/3/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Why is that?  Its just oil, its not going to hurt anything.  After all,
diesel fuel is just oil.

Sunil Hari wrote:

> wd-40 in an indirect-ignition engine = bad bad news.  But
congratulations,
> and well done.  Those coupes are a blast to drive, and they're even
better
> when you have one with a turbo.  "Scalded cat" comes to mind.
>
> On 5/3/06, kevin kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>


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  85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D,
  76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250
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Re: [MBZ] Used 190D injection pump

[Curt Raymond]

Ahh, to be fair I checked the email from Kaleb when I was looking for interior 
bits and I did say "Do you have any interior parts for a w201" and he said no. 
He didn't say he didn't have any 201 parts just no 201 interior parts.
   
  -Curt
  Still looking for an IP, Kaleb if you've got one you could take the 
initiative... My cell is 978-265-0922, I've got an offer but if you can even 
come close I'll take yours. Apparently it has to be an '85 though, I'm not sure 
an '84 would work.
   
  Date: Tue, 02 May 2006 23:42:11 -0500
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To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Never been asked for 201 parts.  Have several 601 ip's though.

OK Don wrote:

> I think you've gained a reputation for not having any 201 parts --
> 

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Why is that?  Its just oil, its not going to hurt anything.  After all, 
diesel fuel is just oil.

Sunil Hari wrote:

> wd-40 in an indirect-ignition engine = bad bad news.  But congratulations,
> and well done.  Those coupes are a blast to drive, and they're even better
> when you have one with a turbo.  "Scalded cat" comes to mind.
> 
> On 5/3/06, kevin kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 


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  76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250
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Re: [MBZ] C320 brakes

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

why do you need pad lube?  Do those new cheap class cars require it? 
Cant you just get some at the local mcparts?


[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Pads and sensors ordered last Thursday from Bimby, arrived today. That's the 
good news. The not so good is that there is no pad lube included and I was not 
asked if I wanted any. Now I have to drive down to MB to buy some.


I guess I'll reuse the old caliper bolts.

RLE
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Re: [MBZ] 1981 300CD update, good news!

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

so how do you like that 81 CD?  I have my eye on one.

kevin kraly wrote:
Anyone on the list would know that I've been fighting with the valves on the 
1981 300CD, especially those on cylinder #5, but thanks to Dennis T and some 
shorter wrenches, I was able to get JUST the amount of room I needed to 
tackle them!  I went back through and check the clearance on all of them 
that I did before and made the appropriate adjustments.  They're DONE!  I 
then cleaned the valve cover, put the gasket in place, and made sure it 
stayed there as I wiggled it into place and tightened it down.  What comes 
next, you say?  Well, this is the BEST part of all!  I primed the  system as 
best I could with a L-E-A-K-Y primer pump (hope Rusty has one), bled the 
injectors, and my dad misted a little WD40 into the intake manifold as I 
cranked it over.  It STARTED!  When the RPM's came up, a little birdy told 
me that I needed a new alternator belt, so that's going on the order too 
along with some diesel purge.  All I have to do is get the throttle linkage 
buttoned up and figure out where the vacuum lines go that USED to be on top 
of the valve cover along with the little box or whatever that is.  It's nice 
to have old Dad out there working on cars with me, but he took things off 
before I was able to see where they went, so...  Joe, can you send me some 
pics of your '80 300D vacuum line and throttle linkage arangement on top of 
the valve cover?  After this is all done, it'll be ready to test out.  When 
that time comes, and the pedal goes down, boy is there going to be a cloud 
of smoke from all of the fuel and WD40 that's been squirted in there!  It 
should start much better after that's all blasted outta there!


Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela 



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Re: [MBZ] spring time

[Rusty Cullens]

I have the springs for sunroof cars for $159.00 each

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Subject: [MBZ] spring time

I heard and felt a clunk in the right front while I was driving my  
1982 300D today. It still steered and rode OK but it did rattle when  
I ran over bumps, so I took it pretty easy on the way home. A little  
while ago I stuck a trouble light under the car to see what I could  
see, which was this:

http://katzenfinch.com/spring/spring1.jpg

http://katzenfinch.com/spring/spring2.jpg

I did back away slowly after I got a good look at what the problem  
appears to be, and came back inside to price coil springs. Rusty has  
what seems to me to be a decent price on them, but they're marked  
"NOTE: Front without sunroof" -- a bummer, since my car has a  
sunroof. Out of curiosity, how do the coil springs differ between  
cars with and without sunroofs?

I have no plans to tackle this repair on my own, but would be  
interested in any theories as to what the hell happened.

--mf

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Re: [MBZ] 1981 300CD update, good news!

[Marshall Booth]

Sunil Hari wrote:

wd-40 in an indirect-ignition engine = bad bad news.  But congratulations,
and well done.  


Ether or starting fluid - BAD. WD-40 is MUCH better (but shouldn't be 
necessary).


Marshall
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Re: [MBZ] 1981 300CD update, good news!

[Marshall Booth]

kevin kraly wrote:
Anyone on the list would know that I've been fighting with the valves on the 
1981 300CD, especially those on cylinder #5, but thanks to Dennis T and some 
shorter wrenches, I was able to get JUST the amount of room I needed to 
tackle them!  I went back through and check the clearance on all of them 
that I did before and made the appropriate adjustments.  They're DONE!  I 
then cleaned the valve cover, put the gasket in place, and made sure it 
stayed there as I wiggled it into place and tightened it down.  What comes 
next, you say?  Well, this is the BEST part of all!  I primed the  system as 
best I could with a L-E-A-K-Y primer pump (hope Rusty has one), bled the 
injectors, and my dad misted a little WD40 into the intake manifold as I 
cranked it over.  It STARTED!  When the RPM's came up, a little birdy told 
me that I needed a new alternator belt, so that's going on the order too 
along with some diesel purge.  All I have to do is get the throttle linkage 
buttoned up and figure out where the vacuum lines go that USED to be on top 
of the valve cover along with the little box or whatever that is.  It's nice 
to have old Dad out there working on cars with me, but he took things off 
before I was able to see where they went, so...  Joe, can you send me some 
pics of your '80 300D vacuum line and throttle linkage arangement on top of 
the valve cover?  After this is all done, it'll be ready to test out.  When 
that time comes, and the pedal goes down, boy is there going to be a cloud 
of smoke from all of the fuel and WD40 that's been squirted in there!  It 
should start much better after that's all blasted outta there!


This may help:

http://www.peterschmid.com/vacuum/1977_1985/616_617_91/616_617_91.jpg

http://www.peterschmid.com/1984.htm

Marshall
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Re: [MBZ] Used 190D injection pump

[Marshall Booth]

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

Never been asked for 201 parts.  Have several 601 ip's though.



THEN go to Kabeb FIRST!!

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Re: [MBZ] 1981 300CD update, good news!

[Mike Canfield]

WD-40 works VERY well as a substitute for ether.  Not nearly as volatile so 
the glow plugs don't ignite it.  So what is the "bad, bad news" that it 
equals?  And why would it be different for a DI engine?


Mike
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wd-40 in an indirect-ignition engine = bad bad news.  But congratulations,
and well done.  Those coupes are a blast to drive, and they're even better
when you have one with a turbo.  "Scalded cat" comes to mind.

On 5/3/06, kevin kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Anyone on the list would know that I've been fighting with the valves on
the
1981 300CD, especially those on cylinder #5, but thanks to Dennis T and
some
shorter wrenches, I was able to get JUST the amount of room I needed to
tackle them!  I went back through and check the clearance on all of them
that I did before and made the appropriate adjustments.  They're DONE!  I
then cleaned the valve cover, put the gasket in place, and made sure it
stayed there as I wiggled it into place and tightened it down.  What 
comes

next, you say?  Well, this is the BEST part of all!  I primed the  system
as
best I could with a L-E-A-K-Y primer pump (hope Rusty has one), bled the
injectors, and my dad misted a little WD40 into the intake manifold as I
cranked it over.  It STARTED!  When the RPM's came up, a little birdy 
told

me that I needed a new alternator belt, so that's going on the order too
along with some diesel purge.  All I have to do is get the throttle
linkage
buttoned up and figure out where the vacuum lines go that USED to be on
top
of the valve cover along with the little box or whatever that is.  It's
nice
to have old Dad out there working on cars with me, but he took things off
before I was able to see where they went, so...  Joe, can you send me 
some

pics of your '80 300D vacuum line and throttle linkage arangement on top
of
the valve cover?  After this is all done, it'll be ready to test
out.  When
that time comes, and the pedal goes down, boy is there going to be a 
cloud

of smoke from all of the fuel and WD40 that's been squirted in there!  It
should start much better after that's all blasted outta there!

Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela


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Re: [MBZ] Used 190D injection pump

[Curt Raymond]

Well the last couple times I asked you about W201 parts you had nothin. And 
when I bought W123 parts from you it took a month.
   
  So lets try anyway, Kaleb I need an injection pump for my '85 190D TOMORROW. 
   
  -Curt
   
  Date: Tue, 02 May 2006 20:45:01 -0500
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get 
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wd-40 in an indirect-ignition engine =3D bad bad news.  But congratulations=
,
and well done.  Those coupes are a blast to drive, and they're even better
when you have one with a turbo.  "Scalded cat" comes to mind.

On 5/3/06, kevin kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Anyone on the list would know that I've been fighting with the valves on
> the
> 1981 300CD, especially those on cylinder #5, but thanks to Dennis T and
> some
> shorter wrenches, I was able to get JUST the amount of room I needed to
> tackle them!  I went back through and check the clearance on all of them
> that I did before and made the appropriate adjustments.  They're DONE!  I
> then cleaned the valve cover, put the gasket in place, and made sure it
> stayed there as I wiggled it into place and tightened it down.  What come=
s
> next, you say?  Well, this is the BEST part of all!  I primed the  system
> as
> best I could with a L-E-A-K-Y primer pump (hope Rusty has one), bled the
> injectors, and my dad misted a little WD40 into the intake manifold as I
> cranked it over.  It STARTED!  When the RPM's came up, a little birdy tol=
d
> me that I needed a new alternator belt, so that's going on the order too
> along with some diesel purge.  All I have to do is get the throttle
> linkage
> buttoned up and figure out where the vacuum lines go that USED to be on
> top
> of the valve cover along with the little box or whatever that is.  It's
> nice
> to have old Dad out there working on cars with me, but he took things off
> before I was able to see where they went, so...  Joe, can you send me som=
e
> pics of your '80 300D vacuum line and throttle linkage arangement on top
> of
> the valve cover?  After this is all done, it'll be ready to test
> out.  When
> that time comes, and the pedal goes down, boy is there going to be a clou=
d
> of smoke from all of the fuel and WD40 that's been squirted in there!  It
> should start much better after that's all blasted outta there!
>
> Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
> 1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] W126 Euro 280E in Chandler PicknPull

[JFreezn]

 
In a message dated 5/2/2006 8:09:38 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

There  was no Euro 280E w126.  There was a 280SE, though


Yea, that's the ticket!  The badge was missing off the trunk  lid.  I know 
the S means 126 and 126 means S, at least in 81.
 
Thanks,  

Jim  Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 262 K miles 
98 ML 320, 142 K  miles

[MBZ] C320 brakes

[RELNGSON]

Pads and sensors ordered last Thursday from Bimby, arrived today. That's the 
good news. The not so good is that there is no pad lube included and I was not 
asked if I wanted any. Now I have to drive down to MB to buy some.

I guess I'll reuse the old caliper bolts.

RLE

[MBZ] May 6 auction

[redghost]

Looks like there could be a few nice toys for somebody to add to his 
collection


http://www.murphyauctions.net/kenmore06may.html

1999 MERCEDES ML320, 6 Cyl, auto, sunroof

1995 MERCEDES 320SL convertible, 6 cyl, auto

1995 BMW 740iL, V8, auto, leather, sunroof

1994 MERCEDES BENZ S320, 6 cyl, auto, p/s, p/b, a/c, cruise, p/wdw, 
p/seat, p/lock, sunroof


1992 MERCEDES BENZ 300E, 6 cyl, auto, p/s, p/b, a/c, cruise, p/wdw, 
p/seat, p/lock sunroof


1991 MERCEDES BENZ 300CE, 6 cyl, auto, p/s, p/b, a/c, cruise, p/wdw, 
p/seat, p/lock sunroof


1965 PLYMOUTH BARRACUDA, V8, auto
1957 FORD FAIRLANE, V8, auto
1933 FORD VICKY replica, V8, 5 spd, p/s, p/b, tilt
1923 FORD T/BUCKET street rod, V8, auto

 1999 BMW R1100RT-P motorcycle, 2 cyl, 5 spd

BEAR 40-900B engine analyzer, COATS 40-40SA tire machine, SNAP-ON WB100 
wheel balancer, ONAN 6 kw 120/240v diesel genset,


1974 FORD 750 18' ramp truck, V8, 10 spd, p/s, p/b

1977 FORD 750 11' flatbed fuel & lube truck, V8, 10 spd, p/s, p/b, 
w/INGERSOLL-RAND T30 air compressor, MILLER Bobcat 225NT welder, 
product barrels w/reels, fuel tank, oil recovery system   --  This 
would be a great addition for the ArticQ


I think I am going to attend with BiL and see what we haul away.

--
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Seattle Bioburner

1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] spring time

[Jim Cathey]

I have no plans to tackle this repair on my own, but would be
interested in any theories as to what the hell happened.


Springs break.  It's rare, but it happens.  Doesn't really look
all that rusty under there, so who knows why.  The stator splines
aren't supposed to strip off the front of a transmission either,
yet I had that in one of my cars.  Freaky metallurgical failures.

-- Jim

[MBZ] 1981 300CD update, good news!

[kevin kraly]

Anyone on the list would know that I've been fighting with the valves on the 
1981 300CD, especially those on cylinder #5, but thanks to Dennis T and some 
shorter wrenches, I was able to get JUST the amount of room I needed to 
tackle them!  I went back through and check the clearance on all of them 
that I did before and made the appropriate adjustments.  They're DONE!  I 
then cleaned the valve cover, put the gasket in place, and made sure it 
stayed there as I wiggled it into place and tightened it down.  What comes 
next, you say?  Well, this is the BEST part of all!  I primed the  system as 
best I could with a L-E-A-K-Y primer pump (hope Rusty has one), bled the 
injectors, and my dad misted a little WD40 into the intake manifold as I 
cranked it over.  It STARTED!  When the RPM's came up, a little birdy told 
me that I needed a new alternator belt, so that's going on the order too 
along with some diesel purge.  All I have to do is get the throttle linkage 
buttoned up and figure out where the vacuum lines go that USED to be on top 
of the valve cover along with the little box or whatever that is.  It's nice 
to have old Dad out there working on cars with me, but he took things off 
before I was able to see where they went, so...  Joe, can you send me some 
pics of your '80 300D vacuum line and throttle linkage arangement on top of 
the valve cover?  After this is all done, it'll be ready to test out.  When 
that time comes, and the pedal goes down, boy is there going to be a cloud 
of smoke from all of the fuel and WD40 that's been squirted in there!  It 
should start much better after that's all blasted outta there!


Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela 

Re: [MBZ] Manuals W126 and W140 For Sale

[Gary Hurst]

just don't try to sell them in parma without a peddlar's license

On 5/2/06, James Zavesky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


List Members I have duplicates of these ORIGINAL Mercedes paper manuals
and
thought I'd offer them to the list  before I put them on Ebay later
tonight.
There are three manuals total. Condition of the three varies from better
than fair/excellent to immaculalte/unused condition. Pictures available. I
haven't seen paper manuals on Ebay for awhile and I did a quick search at
www.books4cars.com to get an idea of what to ask, only one was available.
If
you have any questions please call my cell at 440 454 9536

(1)Model Year 1992
   Model 140
   Service
   Pages: 500
   Order No. S 2487 000
   $75

(2)Model Year 1987
   Models 107,124,126 and 201
   Service
   Pages: 264 with wiring diagrams
   Order No.6510 1053 13
   $75

(3)Service Manual
   Chassis and Body
   Model 126
   Pages: 1000+ with wiring and vacuum diagrams. Where the Dvd was
sourced from.
   Order No. S-2350-126
   $200


Thanks

James Zavesky
1991 500SL
1992 600SEL
1995 E320








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Re: [MBZ] Used 190D injection pump

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

huh?

Craig McCluskey wrote:


On Tue, 02 May 2006 20:45:01 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:



I wonder why people forget exactly what pays for this nice list they get
to post to.



Perhaps because when they say what parts they need they get a vague
response and then nothing?



Craig

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Re: [MBZ] Used 190D injection pump

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

Just depends on what you are looking for, I do have a few though.

Marshall Booth wrote:


Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

I wonder why people forget exactly what pays for this nice list they get 
to post to.



How many OM60x engine parts do you have??

Marshall


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Re: [MBZ] Used 190D injection pump

[Christopher McCann]

which reminds me. I ordered a brake fluid reservoir for a '76 240D, but I no 
longer own the car, so don't bother sending it - you know - if you come across 
a posti-it note reminder or something.
 
 Chris

Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Tue, 02 May 2006 20:45:01 -0500 
"Kaleb C. Striplin"
 wrote:

> I wonder why people forget exactly what pays for this nice list they get
> to post to.

Perhaps because when they say what parts they need they get a vague
response and then nothing?



Craig

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Never been asked for 201 parts.  Have several 601 ip's though.

OK Don wrote:

> I think you've gained a reputation for not having any 201 parts --
> 

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Re: [MBZ] Used 190D injection pump

[Craig McCluskey]

On Tue, 02 May 2006 20:45:01 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I wonder why people forget exactly what pays for this nice list they get
> to post to.

Perhaps because when they say what parts they need they get a vague
response and then nothing?



Craig

[MBZ] Early May CL in SEA

[redghost]

Everybody is back to work after the big march for wetbacks.  If you are 
not interested, just delete this.


http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/156885867.html  --240D for $900

http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/156541850.html  --  -- $100 mystery 
benz


http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/155951186.html  -- Finback 200D $500

No affiliation, and the diesels are getting scarce now that bioD is 
cheaper than #2, or 86 octane



--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner

1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Question

[Craig McCluskey]

On Tue, 02 May 2006 07:38:30 -0500 Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

> That's being AR Craig, but then you are in IT,

Actually, no, I'm not in information technology. My Ph.D. is in physics. I
just thought the original poster might be confused.


Craig

Re: [MBZ] Used 190D injection pump

[Marshall Booth]

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
I wonder why people forget exactly what pays for this nice list they get 
to post to.


How many OM60x engine parts do you have??

Marshall
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190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] Something Burnin? and Why I love my W126. (1990 350SDL)

[redghost]

Is that not on the quotes page?

On Tuesday, May 2, 2006, at 06:49 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote:


Kaleb is the Eeyor of the list.  All gloom and doom and $500 bills.



On 5/2/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


I'll give you $250!

~I'll give you $50.  If it is Smoke silver, I will give you $100   Top
that
~Kaleb!
~
~At 07:41 AM 5/2/2006, you wrote:
~>Kaleb,
~>
~>What do you base your diagnosis on?  Head was off 75K ago for a head
~>gasket.  No signs of bent rods at that time, and oil consumption has
only
~>increased a little since then..  Not denying it COULD be, though.
~>
~>Or do you just want my car?  



--
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Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (231,xxx kmi)
'82 300CD (159,222 kmi)
'82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work

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Re: [MBZ] Used 190D injection pump

[OK Don]

I think you've gained a reputation for not having any 201 parts --

On 5/2/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

I wonder why people forget exactly what pays for this nice list they get
to post to.




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exhausted all the alternatives."
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Re: [MBZ] Used 190D injection pump

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

I wonder why people forget exactly what pays for this nice list they get 
to post to.


Curt Raymond wrote:


Thanks Marshall,
   
  I'd already put in a request to Potomac German, put one in to Silver Star as well.

  Checking Craigslist now for a cheapo hoopty to get me through while waiting.
   
  -Curt


Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  Curt Raymond wrote:

Talked to my Indy today, turns out the IP spat out a little piece of metal. Sounds like something broke inside there. 
So I NEED a used IP, where to buy where to buy?

Need suggestions. I'm on digest, please email me direct also.



http://www.mbpartsonline.com/

http://www.silverstarrecycling.com/

They have LARGE inventories - and know exactly what things are worth 
(fair, but hardly bargain prices).


Marshall


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Re: [MBZ] Used 190D injection pump

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

Well, there is a link at the bottom of each message for used parts.

Curt Raymond wrote:

Talked to my Indy today, turns out the IP spat out a little piece of metal. Sounds like something broke inside there. 
  So I NEED a used IP, where to buy where to buy?

Need suggestions. I'm on digest, please email me direct also.
   
  Thanks

  Curt


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Re: [MBZ] off kilter steering wheel

[Peter Frederick]

The alignment will fix it.  You have one rod a tiny bit short, the 
other a tiny bit long.


The shop will center it up nicely for you.

Peter

[MBZ] off kilter steering wheel

[redghost]

Finally decided to crawl under Gump and give her new tie rods.  Of 
course the bright sunny morning chose to become  buckets of rain and 
hail as I was under there.  Pickle fork and BFH got most of the stuff 
unstuck before I was washed away, leaving one dangling.  Had to attack 
that when the sun returned.  Now the steering wheel is off center.  
Maybe 15*.  I matched the new hardware to the old, after measuring both 
a few times prior to beginning work.  Had to adjust one a bit more to 
what came off instead of what I had set up.  Could this have done the 
deed?  Drives about the same.  I am headed to get an alignment in the 
morning.



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1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] spring time

[Marshall Booth]

L. Mark Finch wrote:
I heard and felt a clunk in the right front while I was driving my  
1982 300D today. It still steered and rode OK but it did rattle when  
I ran over bumps, so I took it pretty easy on the way home. A little  
while ago I stuck a trouble light under the car to see what I could  
see, which was this:


http://katzenfinch.com/spring/spring1.jpg

http://katzenfinch.com/spring/spring2.jpg

I did back away slowly after I got a good look at what the problem  
appears to be, and came back inside to price coil springs. Rusty has  
what seems to me to be a decent price on them, but they're marked  
"NOTE: Front without sunroof" -- a bummer, since my car has a  
sunroof. Out of curiosity, how do the coil springs differ between  
cars with and without sunroofs?


I have no plans to tackle this repair on my own, but would be  
interested in any theories as to what the hell happened.


It's all a matter of weight. A car with a sunroof weighs more than one 
without. There are dozens of springs for most Mercedes models and the 
selection of spring and matching pad is something of an art. The TDM has 
 30 pages on 123 spring selection and adjustment.


Marshall
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190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor 81 300SD

[MICHAEL ESH]

Thanks everyone.  I will be calling Rusty tomorrow to spend some money on a 
new compressor.

Mike
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From: "Rusty Cullens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 1:00 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor 81 300SD



$252.00 from Rusty. You do NOT want a reman, they suck.

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MICHAEL ESH
Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 7:05 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] AC Compressor 81 300SD

Good Morning Everyone,
What can I expect to pay for a new or rebuilt  AC Compressor for my 81
300SD.  I have read in previous posts GM compressors will work. Is there
an part # I need?   I am putting an order together for Rusty, is this an
item he could supply or am I better off buying local?
I plan on driving this beautiful machine for many years and want to make
sure I am using good quality parts.  Should I go with new or rebuilt.

Thanks,
Mike in Michigan, where the summer heat won't get you but the humidity
is a killer.
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Re: [MBZ] Oil leak in front of engine

[MICHAEL ESH]

Who you callin a Yutz?  What is a Yutz anyway? It didn't leak until I 
removed  the AC compressor and mount.
Anyway, thanks to all for the input.  I will be able to check it out more 
thoroughly next week and let yall what I find out.

Thanks,
Mike
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From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 9:49 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil leak in front of engine



Problem; Oil appears to be leaking at a very slow rate (uses about a
quart and 1/2 between changes) from the bolt that holds the alternator
tension adjuster to the block.  The bolt is  tight as it will go and
there is about a 3/8" play between the block the adjuster and the > bolt.


Is this a blind hole in a boss into the block?  Could a yutz have
tightened a too-long bolt enough to have cracked the block there?
There shouldn't be an oil source that needs sealing off by any bolt
that holds on the alternator, that's for sure!  However this is
close to the chain tensioner, a notorious leaker, is it possible
the oil is running down from above?

-- Jim


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[MBZ] spring time

[L. Mark Finch]

I heard and felt a clunk in the right front while I was driving my  
1982 300D today. It still steered and rode OK but it did rattle when  
I ran over bumps, so I took it pretty easy on the way home. A little  
while ago I stuck a trouble light under the car to see what I could  
see, which was this:


http://katzenfinch.com/spring/spring1.jpg

http://katzenfinch.com/spring/spring2.jpg

I did back away slowly after I got a good look at what the problem  
appears to be, and came back inside to price coil springs. Rusty has  
what seems to me to be a decent price on them, but they're marked  
"NOTE: Front without sunroof" -- a bummer, since my car has a  
sunroof. Out of curiosity, how do the coil springs differ between  
cars with and without sunroofs?


I have no plans to tackle this repair on my own, but would be  
interested in any theories as to what the hell happened.


--mf