Odo on a 115 says 17k at each 100k miles. only 5 digits., there for the
ebay seller is honestly selling a car with 17k on the odometer. he just
neglected to say how many times it has seen 17k. can be 117, 217, 317,
417, 517k, ..
At 05:52 PM 5/23/2006, you wrote:
That would be a case of
Hendrik
who's 123 went from 210,000k's to 420,000k's in a matter of hours
Is yours one of those MB's made with a Morton Thiokol Inc Turbo? And a
REALLY big aux fuel tank??
BillR
one of the reasons i specifically picked the 617.952 was for the tolerance
attributed to the inline pump they use.
while one local IP rebuilder sends his rebuilt units back with big
warning tags prohibiting the use of BioD at the risk of invalidating
his warranty, i'm not aware of anyone in the
I've been inside several inline MB pumps, and other than the delivery valve
o-rings, there don't appear to be any rubber seals that come into direct
contact with the fuel--fuel pump itself notwithstanding. Rotary distributor
type pumps (think VW) are bathed and lubricated entirely by fuel, so I d
On May 23, 2006, at 5:10 PM, ernest breakfield wrote:
many people i know using BioD over the last few years haven't
changed
theirs out at all. i haven't changed mine out yet, and i run almost
exclusively B100; but i've only got about 30,000 miles on B100 so
far,... ;-)
cheers!
e
Wha
Rule number one don't lend your Woman or chainsaw, they will both come back
**.
Hendrik
with chainsaw and woman in good condition and not available for borrowing
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That would be a case of winding the odo forward then:)
Hendrik
who's 123 went from 210,000k's to 420,000k's in a matter of hours
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From: "Loren Faeth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 12:29 AM
Subjec
Me thinkes that Kaleb is annoyed that the days of the cheap 114/5 are just
about gone.
He might actually have to pay what the machines are
worth...shockhorror
Hendrik
who is also finding it hard to find bargain bin 123's
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From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMA
Zeitgeist wrote:
Agreed, which is why I don't see much need to touch any of your other fuel
lines...but, the return lines are subjected to a fair amount of heat, which
I believe is the real culprit. I've personally observed return lines
lasting no more than a year before becoming hard and brittl
Bob Rentfro wrote:
Forgive me Kaleb...I'm double-posting this 'cause I'm not sure if rusty looks
at the Bio list.
Let's say someone (Rusty) was going to make a
these-are-the-hoses-that-usually-need-replacing-at-some-point-when-you-start-running-bio
kit. Which hoses would be included? It would
Agreed, which is why I don't see much need to touch any of your other fuel
lines...but, the return lines are subjected to a fair amount of heat, which
I believe is the real culprit. I've personally observed return lines
lasting no more than a year before becoming hard and brittle to the point of
Ahh...30K miles on B100..no leaks yet.
I love emperical data.
Bob Rentfro
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From: "ernest breakfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 2:10 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bio Standby Hose Package-Rusty
Bob,
Bob,
FWIW, i think a lot of the concern over changing hoses to use BioD is
somewhat overblown; i watch the fuel lines as i would on any vehicle
that's decades old (as most of ours are), and will change them when i
see signs that they need it.
many people i know using BioD over the last few
3.2 mm injector return line
http://www.mcmaster.com/asp/enter.asp?partnum=5119K111+
7mm all purpose fuel line
http://www.mcmaster.com/asp/enter.asp?partnum=5119K49
1/4", slightly tighter than 7mm (0.2756")
Rusty may have a source for Viton in the proper size, I don't know. If he
does, it'll b
All the super-freaky bio/WVO guys swear by it. I just bought some, but
haven't installed it yet.
On 5/23/06, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Is Viton the super secret good stuff?
Is replacing stock hoses with Viton a good idea?
Bob Rentfro
- Original Message -
From: "Zeitgeis
Is Viton the super secret good stuff?
Is replacing stock hoses with Viton a good idea?
Bob Rentfro
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From: "Zeitgeist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 1:56 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bio Standby Hose Pack
I am thinking about upgrading the speakers in my '87
190Dt. I remember there were discussions about the odd
sizes of the speakers required for MB's. Anybody can
give me any recommendations? Thanks.
Tan
It would be worth it, if Rusty were to offer Viton return lines,
specifically for running bio. Otherwise, he already offers OEM fuel return
line "kits".
On 5/23/06, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
If the injector return hoses are the only ones, then that is hardly worth
making a package
If the injector return hoses are the only ones, then that is hardly worth
making a package.
I thought there were more hoses routinely effected.
Bob Rentfro
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, May
Let me know all the hoses and I'll make a package.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 4:32 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: [MBZ] Bio Standby Hose Package-Rusty
Forgive me Kaleb...I'm double-postin
Forgive me Kaleb...I'm double-posting this 'cause I'm not sure if rusty looks
at the Bio list.
Let's say someone (Rusty) was going to make a
these-are-the-hoses-that-usually-need-replacing-at-some-point-when-you-start-running-bio
kit. Which hoses would be included? It would be sweet to have them
She doesn't have a turbo, just an OM617.912. There is quite a lot of crud
in the intake, so I was thinking of the EGR as a possibility. It also has
some blow by, so that's pushing oil in there too. I'm going to try the
custom oil separator idea just to keep the vast quantities of oil out of t
http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=50255 is one
On 5/23/06, RICHARD FIne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Thanks...
Richard
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Jim Cathey wrote:
(not to mention noisy mufflers, fat little tires, and loud mariachi
music blaring from over-driven speakers).
I happen to like mariachi music, but only when blared from the
bells of a live b
Yes, one would hope that an entire tree would give enough warning. Just
enough memories of having to chip my door open to be happy in Florida. I
once saw a fellow who was cutting a tree that he had forgotten to tell which
way he wanted it to fall. He ran from safety to under the tree and back to
Maybe, maybe not. After living through a major ice storm in Canton, NY
maybe 7 or so years ago, I didn't like having trees as near the house.
Didn't think anything of it until I got up in the middle of the night and
noticed my car had part of a tree laying on it and thought I'd go move it.
Well,
*shrug* depends on how much you like your neighbor...
I've got a saw I got for free that we've been using for railroad ties on the
farm. The chain and bar were already beat from some fool using it without oil.
Getting it sharp again was a chore and after two, maybe three cuts it needs
touching
(not to mention noisy mufflers, fat little tires, and loud mariachi
music blaring from over-driven speakers).
I happen to like mariachi music, but only when blared from the
bells of a live band!
-- Jim
Gravity - not just a good idea, it's the law.
Sunil Hari
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1992 300D - 278Kmi
513.205.7474
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From: "Bob Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subj: Re: [MBZ] Jacks and jackstands
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On May 23, 2006, at 10:51 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
What's a "beaner"?
It's a racist slang term for Mexican.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
Thanks...
Richard
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Hey, as a corollary to my last posts about a '92 300TE, what are the list's
thoughts on the early W202 vehicles? I've heard there were some issues with
the early production vehicles, but by now most of those should've been dealt
with by now. Are the MPG figures in this CL post relatively accurat
I could use a parts car. Nice wood, okay glass, no rust where mine is
rusty... Gee, the neighbors are sure gonna be pissed when I bring home
another vehicle..
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD,'87 190 DT, '65 Sunbeam Alpine, '74 Fiat X/19, '85 Toyota
Corolla, '94 Olds Silhouette, '83 Chevy S10, 2000
If interested please contact by email.
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Sorry about the double post, OE seems to be screwing up lately. Speaking of
LT Don, where has he been? Is he still posting on banned? I haven't seen him
here in quite a while.
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
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From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Banned List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes mailing list"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 9:38 AM
Subject: [MBZ] a car for lt don
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/83-Mercedes-300SD-Turbo-Diesel-Wit
What's a "beaner"?
It is a derogatory term for Latinos. Usually targeted at illegal Mexican
immigrants.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=beaner
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
not much town driving, some at 45-55, about 50% at 75-80. I don't have a
light foot and I'm a member of the Marshall Drive it Like You Stole It School.
Luther
Peter Merle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
> What was your average speed?
> Peter
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED
That is a "racial" (or more accurately "ethnic" or "nationalistic" or
"regionalistic") slur referring to those whose diet includes large
quantities of refritos or frijoles, and might also include arroz and
tortillas to go with them. It relates to the propensity of many of
those who eat such fo
Hendrik cautioned us:
"Be careful and think it through carefully, cars tend to come down quicker
than what they went up."
Gravity ALWAYS wins.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 153K
Litchfield Park, AZ
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From: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 3:03 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Jacks and jackstands
Blocks of of old school wood. I've got old railway sleepers cut up, which
get the heaps up q
Go to the hardware store and buy a cheap scraper or putty knife and take
a dremel grinder/cutting wheel or file to it to make it fit right. Or
an old kitchen knife with the tip broken off and edge filed down so you
don't cut yourself. It only needs to be about a half inch wide with the
slot i
Andrew..
It's simple... Kaleb calculator doesn't work above
$500.
Chuck
PS You gotta' be kidding when you ask what a "beaner"
is.!
On May 23, 2006, at 8:02 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
Kaleb,
Everyone except you seems to agree this is a real p
No kidding. If he had the books, manuals, records and original paperwork it
might fetch into the 5 figure range.
Leather seating on these models is extremely rare, as is a s/r. I also like
the color-matching dash (this was the last year offered as standard), and if
it has wood pieces rather tha
Thanks, Curt. Didn't know that. I was going to borrow a saw from a
neighbor.
Gerry
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From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 10:43 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Jacks and jackst
Uh, I think the musical came out in about 1957 That was before Kaleb's
time! Winthrop might be his daddy
I think Kaleb should go out and find lots of 115s with 117, 217, 317
thousand miles so the odometer says 17k and make up little old lady stories
and sell them to chumps on ebay
At 09:3
Kaleb,
Everyone except you seems to agree this is a real pretty car and worth lots
more than the current high bid. Please explain your thinking.
On 5/23/06, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Apparently in about 7 days in Edmond. That's in a place called Oklahoma,
don't know if you k
Love that burled dash! For some reason, only the 1978-80 non-aspirated CDs
or gas CEs had the nice burlwood. The 81-85 turbodiesel CDs have zebrano
veneer, which is less showy/spectacular than the burled walnut IMHO...
On 5/23/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.
Euan,
Got a link to a website where I can purchase such a tool, preferably in
assorted sizes?
On 5/23/06, Euan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
... is a snake-eye drive. Well, here in NZ, that's what the engineering
catalogues call them - the two-pronged driver bits to un/do slot-headed
nuts.
Euan
Euan wrote:
About three years ago, the exhaust system on my 1985 300TD started to
vibrate at a frantic rate at idle. This is especially evident at the very
rear where the pipe is pretty much a blur at idle. The pipe has fractured
twice now, each time in front of one of the mufflers.
So what's ca
If you're going to be cutting old railroad ties much you may want to dedicate a
chain and bar to it. I've ruined several chains doing that so now I keep an old
chain thats on its last legs just for cutting railroad ties. Theres almost
always metal inside and the creosote doesn't do the bar any f
Steve MacSween wrote:
My '82 300sd has been doing something strange since last week.
It runs around 100 or just under in the daytime, even on the hot days and in
stop and go traffic. It heats up at higher speeds.
HOWEVER, the weird thing is that the lower the ambient temps (and it has
been only
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/83-Mercedes-300SD-Turbo-Diesel-With-Maint-Records_W0QQitemZ4642972909QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL,
85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4643058386&fromMakeTrack=true
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 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
Apparently in about 7 days in Edmond. That's in a place called Oklahoma,
don't know if you know it they did a musical about it at some stage I
believe.
Hendrik
who won't be bidding
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From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Banned List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
kevin kraly wrote:
Would this apply to my 81 300CD? I believe that it does have an EGR valve
(none of my '78's had 'em. Any way I can get it to run better and breathe
less crud is the way to go!
If your '81 CD has a turbo, the EGR block could help. If it didn't have
a turbo, there seems to be
how do i get loged in i have my own account now how do i log in?
FWIW, when I replaced the return hoses on my '86 300SDL, I used the smallest
size fuel line available at the local Advance Auto. The OD is a bit larger
than the stock MB hose, but it clears the injector body fine. Haven't tried
it with biodiesel yet, as I have yet to brew my first batch. Oh, don
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4642446964&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 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
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4642336693&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 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
Thanks, Royce, Jim; should be able to find material and put something
together using yours or Levis suggestions.
Gerry
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From: "Royce Engler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 2
Fan clutch could be cause. When the engine is warm, like when you get home,
park car for 3-4 minutes then go spin fan. If it spins easy the fan clutch
is bad.
Personally as a matter of cost/benefit I would check fan clutch and replace
thermostat. Thermostats are much cheaper than a head gasket.
Thanks, Levi. Next thing to do is find a source of WVO.
Gerry
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From: "Levi Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 7:32 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I love my MB
On May 23, 2006, at 8:56 AM, Levi Smith wrote:
Depending on the day of the week I'm generally in either Corning or
Hornell. About 60-90 miles SE of Rochester...
Levi
I'm in Bolton Landing, which is on the West shore of Lake George. My
niece, nephew-in-law and God son live just Northwest
something has to be rubbing on the chassis I would imagine. Are the
rubber mounts intact for the front mounting point off the tranny?
Euan wrote:
About three years ago, the exhaust system on my 1985 300TD started to
vibrate at a frantic rate at idle. This is especially evident at the very
rea
Depending on the day of the week I'm generally in either Corning or
Hornell. About 60-90 miles SE of Rochester...
Levi
On 5/23/06, John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
On May 23, 2006, at 7:04 AM, Levi Smith wrote:
> Yeah, lucky you. Over here in Upstate NY I had a snow shovel that
> w
Tried this last night and determined it is the
ignition switch. A huge relief it isn't the ACC unit.
Fred
--- Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Disconnect (and plug) the vacuum hose to the IP
> shutoff
> pod. Then turn off the car (which will stay
> running)
> and turn it back on. Is
On May 23, 2006, at 7:04 AM, Levi Smith wrote:
Yeah, lucky you. Over here in Upstate NY I had a snow shovel that
was left
out on the deck and collected some water from the last week, well
it was
iced over this morning! I try to make sure my veg tank is at least
50F
before I switch over.
HOWEVER, the weird thing is that the lower the ambient temps (and it
has
been only around 3-5 deg C for the last few nights here), it runs
HOTTER.
Thermostat! The electrical sender could also be lying, an independent
check with a thermometer might be called for. Measure the head temp
right at
About three years ago, the exhaust system on my 1985 300TD started to
vibrate at a frantic rate at idle.
Is the car idling smoothly? (Weak cylinder at idle, that sort of
thing.) How is the rubber mounting stuff along the length
of the exhaust system? Most cars I've seen have a doodad bolted
t
It would be nice to get the MBs higher than the Walmart jackstands and
high
lift jacks will go, but the prices for commercial jackstands and jacks
that
will go higher are prohibitive.
Harbor Freight has some big jack stands that aren't horribly expensive,
especially when on sale. I use firewo
when I undid mine, I just used needle-nose pliers. I'm not paying for a
tool that I figure is only used on a Benz glovebox.
On 5/23/06, Euan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
... is a snake-eye drive. Well, here in NZ, that's what the engineering
catalogues call them - the two-pronged driver bits to
Sunil,
Way behind.Talking about an old discussion where the word scrofulous
was quite the subject of interest.
Mike
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From: "Sunil Hari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 11:41 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ
I have a nice collection of landscape timbers, 2x8s and 2x12s that I use to
"shim" the jack and the jackstands when I need a little extra room. But I'm
real careful not to get under 'em until I'm sure they are stable.
Royce Engler
1985 300TD Turbo 285K
Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 19:33:38 +0930
Fro
Not that I'm aware of. I know there's a lot of the "replace anything
rubber" statements going around for anything vegetable oil or biodiesel, but
I've yet to actually hear of any definitive proof.
As far as I know:
-There's not many cars that use "real" rubber anyway.
-Most people are dealing wit
I need to put in viton tubing and seals first, don't I? Are you using some
sort of oil heater running off the electric system?
Gerry
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From: "Levi Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 7:06 AM
Subje
From what I gather, I would say that it is quite likely it does happen, it
just takes quite a while before you notice it (15-20K miles on Mercedes?).
But that's generally only a problem with unheated oil. Blending may or may
not be an issue, but it's still WAY better than just tossing straight o
Yeah, lucky you. Over here in Upstate NY I had a snow shovel that was left
out on the deck and collected some water from the last week, well it was
iced over this morning! I try to make sure my veg tank is at least 50F
before I switch over. (:
Levi
On 5/22/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED
... is a snake-eye drive. Well, here in NZ, that's what the engineering
catalogues call them - the two-pronged driver bits to un/do slot-headed
nuts.
Euan
CHCH
NZ
1985 300TD 5-spd manual
201K mi
Thanks, Hendrik. The local building supply has the old railway sleepers for
sale occasionally. I can cut them up with a chainsaw.
Gerry
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From: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 6:03
Blocks of of old school wood. I've got old railway sleepers cut up, which
get the heaps up quite high to get gearboxes out.
Be careful and think it through carefully, cars tend to come down quicker
than what they went up.
Hendrik
no brains only brawn
- Original Message -
From: "archer
Curt,
Good luck with the house-but I would say-take the trip with the SD and
your wife. You'll have a house the rest of your life-but the chance to
take a grand trip is not to miss. Sigh-wishes he had done that 30 years
ago-now waiting for retirement to drive cross county. I drove the 300D
2.5t to
Could be a coolant sensor or possibly a sticking thermostat
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
-Original Message-
From: Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tue, 23 May 2006 04:55:00 -0400
Subject: [
It would be nice to get the MBs higher than the Walmart jackstands and high
lift jacks will go, but the prices for commercial jackstands and jacks that
will go higher are prohibitive. The old repair shops would use half of rear
axles for stands, but I don't remember what they used for jacks.
About three years ago, the exhaust system on my 1985 300TD started to
vibrate at a frantic rate at idle. This is especially evident at the very
rear where the pipe is pretty much a blur at idle. The pipe has fractured
twice now, each time in front of one of the mufflers.
So what's causing this?
I
My '82 300sd has been doing something strange since last week.
It runs around 100 or just under in the daytime, even on the hot days and in
stop and go traffic. It heats up at higher speeds.
HOWEVER, the weird thing is that the lower the ambient temps (and it has
been only around 3-5 deg C for th
Would this apply to my 81 300CD? I believe that it does have an EGR valve
(none of my '78's had 'em. Any way I can get it to run better and breathe
less crud is the way to go!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
What is the story on "coking" if WVO is used? Some people seem to use it
with no problem, and others say processed WVO must be used.
Gerry Archer
'83 300D and 240D
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From: "Levi Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Mond
or remove the thing entirely and replace with EGR blocking kit, as I did a
couple weeks ago in the SD. It looks very nice and tidy. Still have to plug the
vac line.
Chris
Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > disable the EGR but instead of using a
BB - which I thought would be
> difficult
disable the EGR but instead of using a BB - which I thought would be
difficult to get out if I wanted to change back I used a golf tee...
The point of the BB is so that the disablement is not visible. What
also works is to substitute a cut-off framing nail for a short section
of Tecalan piping.
Where do I look for this evaporator?
As deep as you can get under the dash. As in: remove dashboard and
keep on going 'til you liberate something with a lot of fins on it
that ain't full of liquid.
-- Jim
If you sent mail about parts then next time I check that email I will be
sure and respond to you.
archer wrote:
Hello Kaleb,
Did you get the email I sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Thanks,
Gerry
'83 300D and 240D
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Hello Kaleb,
Did you get the email I sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Thanks,
Gerry
'83 300D and 240D
Its possible the oil was just overfilled. Im sure the head will be
coming off.
Marshall Booth wrote:
Peter Frederick wrote:
If it doesn't turn black when the engine it hot, likely something with
the injectors or a dead glow plug or two. If it does turn black, low
compression.
Copious bl
you still failed
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nope, so let me know what you changed, some of them juno fools send mail
that come thru as attatchments so maybe there is help for them.
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attachment or not?
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your isp is screwed up.
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I used the term to describe an old Yugo or something I saw, per usage
that has come to evoke the symptomatic ravages of the disease as relates
to other objects or situations (e.g., the aforementioned Yugo). I think
it conveys a quite apt and fitting word picture when one describes
something ak
It is amazing that the only users that MSFT goes after are the ones that
are easiest to catch, and it doesn't put a dent in the real problem.
China, India, ME, the whole rest of the world uses pirated copies,
probably billions of them, and they just go after the easy slim pickens
here at home
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