OK everyone, this is your last chance to save me. I'm about to take the plunge
on a beautiful 72 280SEL 4.5 (as a consolation, I also bought a 79 300D beater
today).
Here are the details on the 4.5:
POSITIVES:
93,000 original California miles, confirmed with service docs and the condition
of
I know precious little about such things. I have, over the last two weeks,
spent about 5 hours online and on the phone with 5 different techs from
Linksys as well as Earthlink and a computer pro [my son] trying to properly
configure my replacement router [replaced by Linksys] to let my remote
...140 [300SD] ahead, an unusual sight in itself.
Running and no smoke seen.
I missed getting one of those about four (?) years ago
for just under $10k. It had a new engine already.
I was too slow.
-- Jim
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-am I insane?
You are here. 'nuff said.
-how the hell does that hydropneumatic compensator in the rear axle
work? Is there a pressure circuit from the engine?
Nope. To paraphrase the wise Hans und Franz, we will PUMP YOU UP.
Going over bumps, etc, pumps up the pressure inside until it has
Maybe that's the answer.
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1979 240D- auto -250K + miles (FOR SALE)
1990 300D 2.5t 150K miles
Wickford, RI
Washington plate FAITH 2. Looked like a Parson.
RLE
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On Sep 24, 2007, at 7:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
-is the driver's electric window a total nightmare? I assume there
are
teeth missing on the drive gear and that it will all have to come
out.
If it's like anything else something is bent and the two
gears are no longer mating well.
154.600 would be VHF spectrum.
On 9/23/07, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ok, based on the freq these things are using, is it VHF or UHF?
154.600
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Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish.
Make a small loan, Make a big
I have a 140 diesel, it does not smoke or burn oil.
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- Original Message -
From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 10:16 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
You mean Gawd meddles in the affairs of compression ignition?
Away, ye cursed rod!
Mac
on 9/24/07 7:42, Dwight E. Giles, Jr at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Maybe that's the answer.
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1979 240D- auto -250K + miles (FOR SALE)
1990 300D 2.5t 150K miles
Wickford, RI
Probably leaking delivery valve seals.
Next time dont quote the ENTIRE digest.
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- Original Message -
From: Vik Momjian [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 11:43 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1996
The trans in the 116 450 and Im pretty sure also the 107 is 3 speed. The
tranny in the 108 should be 4 speed.
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From: David Bruckmann [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday,
Mercedes has put together a neat 11 minute film about a photographer's
attempts to get spy shots of an SLR. You'll need that latest Flash
plugin to watch it.
http://en.floaded.com/films/erlkoenigin
Tim
1982 300TD
1991 300TE 4Matic
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Both of my 1972 280 4.5's were 4 speed they started in second gear. Expect
(maybe) 14 MPG out of the car.
If I had another one, I'd convert it to a Quadrajet carburetor because my
number one issue was the FI system.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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If it has the same pop-on plastic connectors as my 99 E300, there is
an o-ring on the fuel connection to the Injector pump that often leaks
and needs to be replaced. You have to slide the white plastic clip to
the side before you pull up to remove the connector. On the part that
came lose there is
Dave,
As long as you're comfortable with the idea that each time after starting
the 4.5 is eager to get to the gas station, go for it.
G. M. Brown
Brevard, NC
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I took a road trip last weekend to Long Island to meet a guy that
successfully replaced his W140 rodbender diesel engine (603) with one
from a 1998 E300 (606). So I'm heading back last night and have been
driving for 6 hours and pull into a rest area to take a nap and the
engine dies as I'm
Plasma cutter?
-Dave Walton
On 9/23/07, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Its still not out, but here is my story. I twisted the head off after
spending about 2 hours trying to avoid that. I did the military drill with
an impact wrench, left-right, left -right, I used Kroil and tried
No, but is sounds like whatever is engaged when
the throttle's idle switch is on is not happy.
I hate gassers.
-- Jim
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I pulled the 'two-piece' regulator out. Not two pieces at all, the
units are entirely separate. The regulator connects _only_ to
the two excitation windings and the field. It's potted in a black
plastic shell, and the potting is cracked. Three power transistors
protrude, two of them
did you have a ABS or SRS light on at the same time? If so, overvoltage
relay.
Now, tell us more about this 606 in a 140.
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From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List
A buddy of mine is contemplating getting a new M diesel, one of his
interests is in running bio-d in it. He has been looking at the MB web
site, it says
“Mercedes-Benz USA now approves the use of B5 bio diesel (standard
diesel with a maximum 5% bio diesel content) in all Common Rail
Injection
No way would I even go near it if it were me. If I spent that kind of
$$$ on a car I'm not giving anyone ANY opportunity to deny a warranty
claim. If he wants to run Bio advise him to get an old Volkswagen or
a 240D.
Allan
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Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
A buddy
In a message dated 9/24/2007 7:47:29 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I took a road trip last weekend to Long Island to meet a guy that
successfully replaced his W140 rodbender diesel engine (603) with one
from a 1998 E300 (606). So I'm heading back last night and
Did the shorted winding un-short when you unhooked the regulator?
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On 9/24/07, dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Plasma cutter?
-Dave Walton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Maybe so, but I would want someone else to report a success story first,
don't they get real hot? I would fear damage to the rubber
OK, the window switch chrome plastic holder-in/together thingies on
Brunnhilde (79 TD) have broken AGAIN, it is a cheapass piece of brittle
plastic that does not get any better with Houston heat. Anyone have one
or two of these things they could part with from a parts car? The
switches
Thanks Kaleb , Thanks Dave ! Dave , did you take or have any photos of the
plastic pieces in
question?
VIK MOMJIAN
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Hello,
I'm having a very tough time, my wife had to leave me in a neighboring town (my
father is in Hospital dying a slow death, he has Reumatoid arthritis, that when
it was brought under control, spread to his lungs, he only has a day or so to
live) as she had to get home and work the next
Rent or borrow a car and worry about it later.
I would have suggested filters -- a bad tankful of fuel could plug
them even if they were recently changed. Was the car refuled
shortly before this happened?
RICHARD FIne [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hello, I'm having a very tough time, my wife had
Something similar happened to my son's car -- would not accelerate, ran
bad -- listers diagnosed it as a clogged hose that runs from the back of
the intake manifold to the ALDA. Cleaned that out, it ran much better.
That does not really relate to the engine (or is the starter?) turning
Please check on the internet for the National Biodiesel Board. They have
established a testing criteria for both the fuel and the distributo/seller
of same.
The following link may also prove beneficial:
David Hemsley [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I find it interesting that Mercedes, VW, etc. accepted biodiesel
years ago in Europe yet here we are still playing the percentage
game. :)
I don't believe they had any choice in Europe.
Allan
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1966 230
the issue is that the standards aren't the same in the US as in EU;
standards adopted in the US are basically copied from what the Ntl BioD
Board suggested, and since they're in bed with the Soy Farmers, it's
biased toward Soy-based BioD.
BioD in the EU is typically made from Rapeseed;
I will definately agree with part of your statements but would have to
disagree with others. Isn't the word we live in wonderful when one can
openly yet respectably disagree with another? :)
YES, the National Biodiesel Board is owned and operated by the SOY growers
Association.
hi David!
i would have to agree with most of what you read; key words in your
statements being ...pretty much just for giggles, a quick look
makes it seem that there may be at least 3 different standards in the EU
alone that relate to BioD. ;-)
note that it seems the German
I can offer no help for the car, but I will have your father and
family in my prayers
clay
On 24 Sep 2007, at 10:46, RICHARD FIne wrote:
Hello,
I'm having a very tough time, my wife had to leave me in a
neighboring town (my father is in Hospital dying a slow death, he
has Reumatoid
PF, a real mechanic (not me) would blow that thing out with an
oxy-acetylene torch. Quick...
I've never done it but one time I was helping a friend put a new cutting edge
on a grader. We'd spend about an hour drilling holes in the blade because out
salvaged edge didn't match the existing
Randy,
I'm new to this list but wondered how hard it was to redo the bottom
part of the seat on the 123. The leather on my 85 is in great shape
but the bottom cushion is flat. Just remove the entire seat from the
car and then stretch to leather cover off of the bottom frame?
Thanks for
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 2:03 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Today's Diesel Prices
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Hi Everyone,
Well, slowly getting things checked off the to do list. Plan to start
looking soon for another 300E series car. Not sure to go coupe, sedan or
wagon. I know, all different in ways, but I could live and be happy with
either one. Anyway, having a look at a '91 TE wagon with about
Did the shorted winding un-short when you unhooked the regulator?
Oh, no. It's a short in the field to the rotor. Harmless, so
far as I can tell. The first rotor short is free!
-- Jim
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I'm new to this list but wondered how hard it was to redo the bottom
part of the seat on the 123. The leather on my 85 is in great shape
but the bottom cushion is flat. Just remove the entire seat from the
car and then stretch to leather cover off of the bottom frame?
Pretty much. Very
any helpful suggestions on what to look for? My car has been trouble
free for years and years and years.. it has about 300,000 miles on it.
You've really packed them on since I saw that car last!
My advice, which you already have, is to park the car and
rent or borrow something for this short
I thought I would beat Kaleb to the punch!
I considered awaiting to see if anyone here would notice, but I didn't want
to miss any value in whatever sage counsel and frank opinion might be come
of it. I realize I may have brought my sanity further into question,
so besides that.
Maybe the link will work this time, or is this a security feature I don't
know about? Sorry. Well there it is anyway.
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