Hi Kevin,
Yes, Haynes covers it.
As far as using a air compressor - those saying it's dangerous are not
wrong! I used air to get the pistons from my 911 calipers - luckily I kept
a piece of 2x4 in the caliper so the piston would hit the wood instead of
the metal caliper - but the surprising
andrew strasfogel wrote:
>
> Question: How much is TOO much to repair all the rust? Bad areas are the
> holey floors, right rear corner, front right jack point area, and left PS
> rear door. I could spend over $3k to do it all, or about $1,200 to take
> care of the areas that really need fixing
Rich Thomas wrote:
> I did that and it did not work as expected. I did it by the
> instructions, but it did not stick well.
>
Maybe it's like duct tape, good for everything but its intended
purpose. Duct tape has a lot of great uses, but when used to seal ducts
it inevitably dries out and fa
Zoltan Finks wrote:
> Seriously though, driving around checking out the area, I experienced
> something that I have never experienced before (since I started paying
> attention): I was not getting tailgaited too often. I mean, drivers seemed
> to actually be acting in a reasonable fashion. This is
I did that and it did not work as expected. I did it by the
instructions, but it did not stick well.
--R
Jim Cathey wrote:
Taking a break from the cars today. I actually put some Shoe
Goo on _shoes_, if you can imagine such a thing!
-- Jim
Taking a break from the cars today. I actually put some Shoe
Goo on _shoes_, if you can imagine such a thing!
-- Jim
wondering if there is a procedure for it in the shop manuals (I'm
doubting
it since they expect the mechanics using those manuals are
experienced) or
maybe in the Haynes manual. I'm great a disassembly, but a procedure is
always welcome to cover the things that experience teaches.
My descripti
Around here when I was growing up, we called those sorts of cars, a "Fort
Lewis special" (local Army base). Now the Army guys all seem to drive
either stoopid jacked-up pickup trucks or riced-out junkers. I hate driving
through there on I-5.
On 8/25/06, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
On 8/25/06, Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
You'll be sorry...the Puget Sound suburbs (especially the Eastside) are
populated by Jerks, with a capital J. They all drive absurdly overblown
fullsize SUVs, and are required by law to multi-task while driving.
Assholes with a capital A.
Muhaha
I'm keeping in mind the burning building scenario as I read that.
Seriously though, driving around checking out the area, I experienced
something that I have never experienced before (since I started paying
attention): I was not getting tailgaited too often. I mean, drivers seemed
to actually be
You'll be sorry...the Puget Sound suburbs (especially the Eastside) are
populated by Jerks, with a capital J. They all drive absurdly overblown
fullsize SUVs, and are required by law to multi-task while driving.
Assholes with a capital A.
Subaru wagons and Honda Accord/Civics are the appliances
Some of y'all may find this as boring as my wife finds it. If so, click
it away.
We flew out to the Seattle area for an interview, and the most important
analysis I did was observing what type of cars were there. This is my
barometer of the type of people in an area.
As a quick aside: Ever notic
Jim and Sunil,
thanks for the responses. Since I don't have experience doing this, I'm
wondering if there is a procedure for it in the shop manuals (I'm doubting
it since they expect the mechanics using those manuals are experienced) or
maybe in the Haynes manual. I'm great a disassembly, but a pr
Andrew,
I've always carried some cash, and used credit cards for everything I could.
On my last trip to Europe, I found a credit card that didn't surcharge
(CapitolOne). Used it for the trip, and then tossed it. Turned out to
be a great deal, and I didn't have to worry about that card number
get
The estimate to resolve ALL the rust is approx. $3,200.
I probably should have asked "what's a 278k mile well-maintained 300TD with
a clean interior but some chassis rust worth in today's market?" The only
perforation is in the PS floor area.
On 8/25/06, Ed Booher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
You wrote>
Hi Andrew,
Sadly, you're probably only seeing a small part of the rust. For
example, the jack point - it alone has the potential to lead to a lot of
rust and weakened metal in the rocker panels - which is pretty typical.
The floors can be patched using me
I got this message from National Biodiesel Board today:
"As truckers and other motorists increasingly demand homegrown biodiesel, a new
toll-free number will help them find retail availability anywhere in the United
States. Today, at the Great American Trucking Show (GATS), the National
Biodies
Will Holly come and clay my cars?
Bob Rentfro
- Original Message -
From: "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 8:54 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Paint cleaning clay
Hi Andrew,
Here ya go -
http://premiumautocare.stores.yahoo.net/cleanin
On 8/25/06, Ed Booher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
already know this car, meaning you know the head gasket is a little
weak, or the suspension needs replacing, etc and you don't have any
troubles in store as in the $7K replacement.
I apologize, I meant you don't have any "surprises" in store. Rem
Andrew,
If you get enough "joy" from a drive, if your pockets are deep
enough, and IF you plan to keep the car - then the "TOO much"
consideration is irrelevant.
However, if you plan to sell the car, then you have already made the
decision and any cost is "TOO much".
Take care,
Chuck
P
On 8/25/06, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Question: How much is TOO much to repair all the rust? Bad areas are the
holey floors, right rear corner, front right jack point area, and left PS
rear door. I could spend over $3k to do it all, or about $1,200 to take
care of the areas
Hi Andrew,
Here ya go -
http://premiumautocare.stores.yahoo.net/cleaning-your-car-s-paint-with-detailing-clay.html
Sent a copy direct as I don't know if the server will strip the link -
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts
Test Results http:
Hi Andrew,
They suggest a lubricant such as Maquires Quick Clean (or something like
that) which is one of those in-between sprays used to clean a piece of the
car.
It's very important to use such a lubriucant - also, never allow the clay to
hit the ground - it'll pick up al kinds of crap that
Let's change the subject.
Took my 1983 300TD with rust holes in the floor and other areas to the body
shop that LT Don recommended in Baileys Crossroads, VA. The car has 278K
miles and is mechanically sound and well-maintained, and is a joy to drive.
Question: How much is TOO much to repair a
Actually, you were just along for the ride. It's a Warshingtonian thing.
Redghost = Clay = Automotive Clay = Shameless Clay
On 8/25/06, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I did realize I was being made the subject of some elaborate in-joke. All
I
wanted to know is how to apply the
On 8/25/06, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I did realize I was being made the subject of some elaborate in-joke. All I
wanted to know is how to apply the clay since it came without instructions.
It isn't really that "in" a joke. I mean, you're here, so you're "in"
--
Knowledge i
I now think all the messing with the door panels was a
fairly knowledgeable attempt to get into the trunk.
Perhaps these jerks were just in training so that they know
how to do maximal damage in minimal time at the U-Pull?
-- Jim
Clay = abrasive. It might be very very mild with very small particles
but it is still an abrasive; otherwise, how would it work and why would
it be "clay."
You can polish glass or metal or paint to an extremely high shine with
abrasive compunds -- just a matter of how fine it is.
--R
[EMAI
What sort of lubricant? Mineral oil? WD 40?
On 8/25/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
<>
Where does this info come from?
Paint cleaning clay is not an abrasive and does not take off oxidation.
It's
used to remove tree sap, overspray, stuff from the sky that sticks to the
pain
I did realize I was being made the subject of some elaborate in-joke. All I
wanted to know is how to apply the clay since it came without instructions.
On 8/25/06, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Andrew,
The train left the main station a while ago on this thread!
Chuck
On Aug 2
David Brodbeck wrote:
> I had a '95 Ford Police Interceptor egged one night while it was parked
> on the street. I have no idea why. Maybe someone thought they were
> sticking it to The Man.
A friend had his Horizon egged in front of his house that way.
I just think they egged it because it was
David Brodbeck wrote:
>
>
> I take it this car doesn't have central locking?
I'm not sure. They did something inside the car, all the
lock buttons feel disconnected and the door panels are loose.
The trunk lock button has fallen into the trunk. I had disconnected
the battery and emptied the vac
He's a clueless sleazebag, which I think applies to at least half of these
idiots on ebay trying to sell something with a made up story
Harry
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
-Original Message-
From: Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PRO
Ahhh you stick your tongue in to test the spark, personally I use another
part of the male anatomy to test for spark.
But then again I ride Kangaroos and Crocodiles bareback.
- Original Message -
From: "David Brodbeck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, A
Jim Cathey wrote:
> There's a tiny little thing I like to call the "fuel tank" that's
> in the way, besides the solid rear wall of the cabin. It ain't built
> that way anyhow.
>
Hmm, good point. I was thinking there was an area above the fuel tank
that passed all the way through, but I was thi
Or, how about "fly in and drive this Cadillac home"!
On 8/24/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> did it say that? I must have missed it. It has a bad tranny as well.
And that business with the headlights bugs me a bit, too.
It _did_ look like a nice enough car to be a decent fixer-up
<>
Where does this info come from?
Paint cleaning clay is not an abrasive and does not take off oxidation. It's
used to remove tree sap, overspray, stuff from the sky that sticks to the
paint and so on. It looks like play-dough.
It is used with a lubricant so it doesn't stick to you or your p
sensor end almost about like the speedo sensor. Never really heard of
a
crank position sensor on these, where does this thing mount if there is
'cause they don't have one. There's no index mark for TDC #1, it's
purely a tach sensor. People probably just call it one because all
modern cars ha
Have you considered Goop instead of CA glue?
PMMA (poly-methyl-methacrylate, my materials science prof's
favorite plastic) is one of the things that CA glue works _very_
well on. Perhaps because they're both acrylics? And it makes
less of a mess to clean up.
-- Jim
I'm convinced! Now - where did I leave the soldapult?
Reheating never did me any good. I always add a dab of new solder,
and it works very well unless there's a bad oxidation problem.
-- Jim
Andrew,
The train left the main station a while ago on this thread!
Chuck
On Aug 24, 2006, at 7:33 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
WTF?
On 8/24/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
yep
Zeitgeist wrote:
uh huh.
On 8/24/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
huh?
andre
did it say that? I must have missed it. It has a bad tranny as well.
And that business with the headlights bugs me a bit, too.
It _did_ look like a nice enough car to be a decent fixer-upper.
But then, price is everything on those.
-- Jim
A trick on some VWs is to remove the rear seatback, then use a long
string of socket extensions to remove the latch striker bolts. I don't
think the Mercedes latch striker can be removed that way, though.
There's a tiny little thing I like to call the "fuel tank" that's
in the way, besides the s
expansion tank cap and dipping in a finger, and check for spark by
sticking their tongue into the end of a spark plug lead.
You call that macho? Hurts my back to bend over that far, I'd
suggest an appendage located closer to the engine. :-)
-- Jim
David shared:
"I had a '95 Ford Police Interceptor egged one night while it was parked
on the street. I have no idea why. Maybe someone thought they were
sticking it to The Man."
Maybe it was just herd of chickens flying over and they became scared by
something
Bob Rentfro
Mike typed:
"The owner of the car said, in response to me asking what a G-Series was
and telling him it looked like a normal 280 Se and thus isn't worth near
his reserve, said the following:
"As for as I know but don't quote me on this G-series is know as one of
last handmade German cars of this
Zeitgeist wrote:
> Way back, I Earl Scheib-ed a '69 VW Squareback, and sure enough, one week
> later it got egged. Peeled that cheap-ass paint clean off, like it never
> was there in the first place. People are weird.
>
I had a '95 Ford Police Interceptor egged one night while it was parked
o
Hendrik Riessen wrote:
> Nah, the really macho amongst us use their mouth to clean the
> dipstickand no spitting is not allowed.
> Also allows us to taste the condition of the fluid.
>
They also check the accuracy of the temperature gauge by removing the
expansion tank cap and dipp
Mitch Haley wrote:
> That's probably the source of the 1" hole my 190Dt recently grew in the
> windshield. They also punched the trunk lock, but apparently never got it
> open.
> I'm not sure how I'm going to get it open now.
I take it this car doesn't have central locking?
A trick on some VWs i
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Just got in an 84 190D. Guy said they stole the crank position sensor
off it, and included a new (well used) one. It has a cable, with the
sensor end almost about like the speedo sensor. Never really heard of a
crank position sensor on these, where does this thing mo
idiot? moi ?
Harry
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
-Original Message-
From: Michael Hall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Sent: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:06:20 -0400
Subject: Re: [MBZ] G-Series?
The owner of
They are busting on you based on some pun or something. Anyway, that
clay stuff is just a mild abrasive that can polish up your paint to get
the oxidation and such off. I guess it would remove paint spray too,
but you better be careful. The sell it at the auto parts store in the
wax shelf, M
WTF?
On 8/24/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
yep
Zeitgeist wrote:
> uh huh.
>
> On 8/24/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>>huh?
>>
>>andrew strasfogel wrote:
>>
>>Huh?
>>
>
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL
I might, depending on condition, operation, etc. --
On 8/24/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Well, I have 2 of them now. You got something you want to trade?
I might, depending on condition, operation, etc. --
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
"The Americans will always do the r
Remember this one? 1qt oil burned every 250-300 miles. Compression is all
320-380, injectors are clean and good spray. Runs like a scared cat (right
Kaleb?). Very minimal drops of oil (2-5 during 9 hours at work) under car each
day and no spray on the bottom or back of the car like my SD.
did it say that? I must have missed it. It has a bad tranny as well.
OK Don wrote:
"I popped the hood and opened the radiator cap, and to my surprise a
huge burst of pressure came out."
Sounds like a cracked 603 head ?
On 8/24/06, Michael Hall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Why?
--
Kal
Not sure why.
Michael Hall wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300-SDL-6cyl-1987-300SDL-Turbo-Diesel-Beautiful-Triple-Black-w-books_W0QQitemZ200020613591QQihZ010QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Why?
__
Well, I have 2 of them now. You got something you want to trade?
OK Don wrote:
So, are you going to have a 201 Diesel to trade?
Just got in an 84 190D.
So, are you going to have a 201 Diesel to trade?
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420S
OK Don wrote:
"I popped the hood and opened the radiator cap, and to my surprise a
huge burst of pressure came out."
Sounds like a cracked 603 head ?
On 8/24/06, Michael Hall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Why?
Oh didn't read that part - just skimmed the ad.
The system should hold pres
"I popped the hood and opened the radiator cap, and to my surprise a
huge burst of pressure came out."
Sounds like a cracked 603 head ?
On 8/24/06, Michael Hall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Why?
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
"The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've
exhau
right
On 8/24/06, Ed Booher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
But it's not currently running, right? So it has to be drug wherever it's
going.
On 8/24/06, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> columbus, OH near the airport.
>
> On 8/24/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > where
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300-SDL-6cyl-1987-300SDL-Turbo-Diesel-Beautiful-Triple-Black-w-books_W0QQitemZ200020613591QQihZ010QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Why?
So, are you going to have a 201 Diesel to trade?
>
>>Just got in an 84 190D.
So, are you going to have a 201 Diesel to trade?
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
"The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've
exhausted all the alternatives."
Sir Winston Churchill
'90 300D, '87 300SDL
JC Whitney sells a kit that will make it look like the real thing. It has
the diamond patterns plus yellow and red tape. This made me remember that I
repaired one and never followed up with a replacement.
Harry Watkins
Newton, MS
86 SDL Silver
85 300D Euro
86 SDL Gold
81 240D manual trans
-
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300-SDL-6cyl-1987-300SDL-Turbo-Diesel-Beautiful-Triple-Black-w-books_W0QQitemZ200020613591QQihZ010QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I'm convinced! Now - where did I leave the soldapult? I have a LOT of
pots and sliders that need lubricating after another good cleaning - I
ordered the 100% deoxit and some spray lube. We'll seewhat I end up
with.
Thanks!
On 8/24/06, John W. Reames III <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
On Wed, 23 Aug
Dont know, have not tried to start it yet.
Kevin wrote:
On Thu, Aug 24, 2006 at 06:34:51PM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Just got in an 84 190D. Guy said they stole the crank position sensor
off it, and included a new (well used) one. It has a cable, with the
sensor end almost about like
On Thu, Aug 24, 2006 at 06:34:51PM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> Just got in an 84 190D. Guy said they stole the crank position sensor
> off it, and included a new (well used) one. It has a cable, with the
> sensor end almost about like the speedo sensor. Never really heard of a
> crank p
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