Hello All,
I need a new set of summer tires for my '90 W124. I run snow tires in the
winter on the standard 15" pancakes that came with the car. In the summer I am
using later model 16" E-class wheels. They really give the car a more modern
look. Based on some list recommendations I had been usi
Salvage titles mean just that salvage. One would always check out the car
with great care. In an attempt to look at from the point of view of the
manufacture (warranty provider) a car that has been declared a total loss by
the insurer would be hi risk of all kinds of scams and abuse. Older cars
Steve MacSween wrote:
on 6/9/06 3:21 PM, Marshall Booth at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Steve MacSween wrote:
Just curious... plan to put some 15" rims I have, onto my w126, and I'd like
to try some 205/65-15 tires I have lying around here.
IIRC, conventional wisdom has it that you should use 70-
The reason that I thought that the compressor is bad is: At Idle the
LO side
is about 24 Psi ( or something, it matched a listing in a book) The HI
side
would not make 100 Psi (75 ?? don't remember).
Both pressures are low. Compressor _could_ cause this, but it sounds
undercharged.
As the R
on 6/9/06 3:21 PM, Marshall Booth at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Steve MacSween wrote:
>> Just curious... plan to put some 15" rims I have, onto my w126, and I'd like
>> to try some 205/65-15 tires I have lying around here.
>>
>> IIRC, conventional wisdom has it that you should use 70-series, whic
No argument there.
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: The W124 Bible]
On Jun 9, 2006, at 5:15
And the ultimate would be a 124 coupe with OM603 w/Finnish mods..
You have to be absolutely nucking futs to get to the Finnish line...
-- Jim
Luther Gulseth wrote:
And the ultimate would be a 124 coupe with OM603 w/Finnish mods..
Not if you wanted the engine to last for 250-300kmi!!
Marshall
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"der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
'87 300TD 182Kmi, '
On Jun 9, 2006, at 5:15 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
I think the 123 Haynes paper manual is the closest-I got one from
Rusty.
It's junk in comparison to the MB factory manuals.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
Yes, I need to call him back and get the mileage and the details of what
he knows as to when it stopped starting, etc. Did yours run at all? My
first thought was fuel.
Dwight
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.
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And the ultimate would be a 124 coupe with OM603 w/Finnish mods..
Luther
Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
> Jim Cathey wrote:
> >> I would expect the 126 w/turbodiesel to lose a drag race against
> >> 123s and 116s.
> >
> > But not the 603-equipped SDL's, of course! They really
I think the 123 Haynes paper manual is the closest-I got one from Rusty.
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.
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And I should have been more clear that I'm talking about
the compressor here. If it ain't broke don't fix it!
I have repaired non-broken things before. It's funny (many months after the
fact) because it does usually wind up being broke after the repair. --
The reason that I thought that the c
I would expect the 126 w/turbodiesel to lose a drag race against
123s and 116s.
But not the 603-equipped SDL's, of course! They really do scoot.
But a 124 with a 603.96 engine is faster yet!
But is not a 116, 123, or 126.
-- Jim
www.sniffpetrol.com
Maybe I could get lucky and not replace the expansion valve?
If it's just plugged and there's not a hose full of crap
coming out of the compressor (indicating that it was the
source of pluggage), likely you don't need to replace it either.
And I should have been more clear that I'm talking abo
<>
How do insurance companies feel about insuring salvage vehicles? Any hands-on
personal experience?
And if you buy a car whose factory warranty had not expired, don't expect any
warranty repairs no matter how trivial the reason for the salvage title.
A friend of mine who runs a perfectionist
Maybe I could get lucky and not replace the expansion valve?
If it's just plugged and there's not a hose full of crap
coming out of the compressor (indicating that it was the
source of pluggage), likely you don't need to replace it either.
Now this is very obvious crap right ?
( can be easil
Steve MacSween wrote:
Just curious... plan to put some 15" rims I have, onto my w126, and I'd like
to try some 205/65-15 tires I have lying around here.
IIRC, conventional wisdom has it that you should use 70-series, which is
what I had with the 15" Mille Miglia rims on my w116 SD.
The proper
Jim Cathey wrote:
I would expect the 126 w/turbodiesel to lose a drag race against
123s and 116s.
But not the 603-equipped SDL's, of course! They really do scoot.
But a 124 with a 603.96 engine is faster yet!
Marshall
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Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
Maybe I could get lucky and not replace the expansion valve?
If it's just plugged and there's not a hose full of crap
coming out of the compressor (indicating that it was the
source of pluggage), likely you don't need to replace it either.
-- Jim
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/169783601.html
Someone wants/needs this..
No affiliation,
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
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Dwight,
It's certainly worth checking out if you want a coupe. It could very well
be like mine was and has tight valves. I took a chance on mine because it
was only at the 200K mark. I don't think that I would have bought it with
the same symptoms if it had double the mileage. Give it a lo
It's yours -- I don't have a place to put it.
On 6/9/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 42
I am going to Replace the compressor, Dryer, under hood AC lines
Easy-squeezy!
and the expansion valve (bummer) in my 85 300SD.
So sorry to be you!
I was told to do this, The last time I had a gauge set on the AC system it
had a lo side pressure of about 20 at idle and very low hi side. T
Someone please tell me how to get to the evap drain tube.
Its leaking or missing.
They're almost all the same, a tube (or two) that leads
from the bottom of the heater box through the hump to the
outside over the transmission. They can be rather difficult
to replace. What I've found happens is
i think i'm running 205/65 on my 15s, but don't know offhand
On 6/9/06, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Just curious... plan to put some 15" rims I have, onto my w126, and I'd
like
to try some 205/65-15 tires I have lying around here.
IIRC, conventional wisdom has it that you should
nope, no 123 bible. you are abandoned and on your own
best thing for you to look for is the old service manuals in book form.
they are always floating about on ebay
On 6/9/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Where can I get the w123 bible ? or is there such a thing ?
Dan Elliot
Someone please tell me how to get to the evap drain tube. Its leaking or
missing. 1981 Manny tran.
Right side inside? Left side inside? Under the car?
Any idea what size hose I'll need for a replacement?
Thanks
Harry Watkins
Newton, MS
86 SDL Silver
85 300D Euro
86 SDL Gold
81 240D manual t
This is just a test.
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What is the humidity level in the building when they are working well? Do
people who use them have any problems with mold growth?
Gerry
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 11:53 PM
Subject: Re:
I am going to Replace the compressor, Dryer, under hood AC lines
Easy-squeezy!
and the expansion valve (bummer) in my 85 300SD.
So sorry to be you!
After I reassemble it I intend to evacuate it. I have a 1HP Alcatel 2
stage lab Vacuum pump. And get it down to 100 microns or so ..
Vast ov
Where can I get the w123 bible ? or is there such a thing ?
Dan Elliott
82 300D-T 92kmi
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Just curious... plan to put some 15" rims I have, onto my w126, and I'd like
to try some 205/65-15 tires I have lying around here.
IIRC, conventional wisdom has it that you should use 70-series, which is
what I had with the 15" Mille Miglia rims on my w116 SD.
TKS
--
"Mac"
Steve MacSween
Aylmer
I am going to Replace the compressor, Dryer, under hood AC lines and the
expansion valve (bummer) in my 85 300SD. It currently has a R12 charge (a bit
low) and has remained sealed. I will have the Freon removed ( yeh I know we use
to just vent it, rules are rules I will just live with them). I h
Bill wrote:<>
Thanks for the info on painting - since you use a gun & air pressure I
assume you used paint from a quart can or similar. Where/what kind of paint
did you use? My paint guy can probably provide a product similar to Wurth
but I suspect there might be additives in the paint makin
Come and get it Kaleb!!! Less than your usual price so it shouldn't be
T far. LOLOL, Mike
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From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'"
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 9:03 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Cheap '78 300 CD in SE MA
Called on
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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
Called on this in the local paper. $600 or BO. Guy said he'd take 400.
Doesn't run-engine turns but doesn't start. Guy had bought the car as a
project and is now giving up. Said someone told him it might be the
rack-don't know if it was a mechanic or not.. Don't know about mileage.
Said body is go
Careful with the swamp coolersEver hear of Legionnaires
disease(Sp?)Spread by those giant roof mounted swamp coolers if they
aren't kept sanitized.
Mike
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Sent: Thursday,
Those are good prices- I did all 4 wheels this year, prep is key as with
any paint job. Light coats of the paint, sanding slightly with 400
between. Then the lacquer, 4 coats and sand before the last one. I
think they turned out perfect- hard pressed to see the difference from
factory.
Dur
On Jun 8, 2006, at 5:13 PM, Marshall Booth wrote:
Start by cleaning the engine. Then look for new oil deposits over the
next few days.
Marshall
I've suggested the same months ago.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Jun 8, 2006, at 4:08 PM, Luther Gulseth wrote:
What's the best way to track down a leak like this?
Run it under water with your thumb on the breather hole and look for
bubbles?
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Jun 8, 2006, at 1:51 PM, Dave Wakin wrote:
Johnny,
Here is one not to far away from you - needs some work and not 4x4
though.
Dave W
Thanks but it must be a 4x4.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Jun 8, 2006, at 1:45 PM, David Brodbeck wrote:
I bet there weren't 15 per square mile back when there were still
wolves
around.
Studies in the Adirondack Region of NY show that the wolves still
exist but they cross-bred with coyotes. Every single coyote that was
tested had both red
I would expect the 126 w/turbodiesel to lose a drag race against
123s and 116s.
But not the 603-equipped SDL's, of course! They really do scoot.
-- Jim
On Jun 8, 2006, at 1:44 PM, Marshall Booth wrote:
Lot's of people felt that the 617.950 engine in a 116 was faster than
the 617.951 engine in a 126. Emissions requirements WERE different!
Marshall
I know my 79 300SD aka the $100 car gets up and goes better than any
300D, 300CD, 300TD or
In a message dated 6/7/2006 1:41:43 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I agreed with what you said, Johnny Buntil I moved to AZ.
AC is a must in AZ.
Bob, and All,
The wife and I dropped by one of our favorite Chandler Sports Bars about 5PM
on Tuesday. I thi
On Thu, 8 Jun 2006 10:26:43 -0400 John Berryman
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> High? If it really has 127,000, $3500 is real fair. Although, as
> usual the auction is not near over. Why do salvage titles scare
> people so much? What if it was a recovered stolen or something that
> didn't
On Thu, 08 Jun 2006 11:08:41 -0400 Steve MacSween
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Who sells them?
>
> Now that you mention it, I have heard my mom talk about this from way
> back, but never understood what she meant. I have central AC but dislike
> it, so I'm very interested in this.
How well they
I'll check all that when i get there. I will be on the road the next 10
days. Will post what i find when i get a chance.
Thanks to all who offered ideas.
Loren
At 09:26 PM 6/8/2006, you wrote:
Make sure you have flow out of the IP overflow -- a clog in the inlet
line will prevent fuel deliv
I sand blasted my wheels, cleaned them with acetone, several light coats
of epoxy primer, several light coasts of base coat, and about 10 light
layers of clear coat. I used a professional spray gun..Wheels look
better than new cuz no clear coat in that era.
suggest used light sprays of each a
Make sure you have flow out of the IP overflow -- a clog in the inlet
line will prevent fuel delivery to the IP fill gallery, and hence
nothing out the injectors. A plugged main filter, or plugged main
filter to IP line, will cause you problem.
It's possible the IP is toast (although this one
John Peterson posted a while ago about his experience with 124 wheel
paint. Can't remember the source.
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.
> Has anyone found any place with low prices on Wurth or equivilent
Yeah, but that was where we started. No black in the prefilter, fed it by
gravity from a can through the filter and prefilter. Good fuel flow
through the filters and out the main filter. Same behavior ( starts but
starves) feeding the engine from the can by gravity. Algae is always my
first
Striplin Admin account wrote:
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Subject: Wheel Paint
Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 11:01:43 -0400
From: LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "911/993/996 digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Has anyone found any place with low prices on Wurth or equivilent silver
Another good one is the Mercedes Technical Companion
available from Bentley publisher's.
The diy section has good repair's of common faults including the Becker
radio repair section.
I have both the manuals and would be a little more inclined on this one .
mak
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Subject: Wheel Paint
Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 11:01:43 -0400
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Has anyone found any place with low prices on Wurth or equivilent silver
paint for alloy wheels? I'll
Striplin Admin account wrote:
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Subject:The W124 Bible
Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 10:49:48 -0400
From: LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I bought the above manual a few eeeks ago from Rusty for around $25 and
have finally gotten thr
Marshall Booth wrote:
> Lot's of people felt that the 617.950 engine in a 116 was faster than
> the 617.951 engine in a 126. Emissions requirements WERE different!
>
My '79 (small cam, no EGR) is very strong off the line but 0-60 isn't
anything to get excited about. 1980s had the big cam and ever
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