I am curious as to the fuel requirements of the SL series.
I think everything since '86 (the 560SL and beyond) is premium only.
-- Jim
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I'm looking for tips and knowledge for getting my SDL high enough to
RR the
trans using floor/bottle jacks, jack stands, and ramps. Ideas? Any
experience? TIA all.
450 SL tranny replacement. Had to get it scary high in the air
in order to actually have room to work the tranny out from
Well this is OK Dons old SDL, he said somebody had it apart and didnt
put it back right, cant remember all of what he told me. So by this
year are the halves supposed to be marked? That would sure make life
MUCH easier.
As I mentioned before, by this time they were certainly marked
at the
Man that sure seems beyond my rigging skills
A 2x6 and some C-clamps? Not rocket science!
Try looking for misaligned marks first, though. :-)
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I'm thinking I need about 2' of clearance under the engine to squeeze
the tranny
in and out. Maybe those leftover 2x12s that I have will work when stacked and
screwed together.
--
Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark
'87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case
'85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast
'82
A major hard drive mfg is selling a standalone unit that supposedly works
like an internal hard drive complete with its own OS. It requires two USB
jacks and cords, it's fairly small and compact, has (160 gig capacity?),
sells for about $150, and seems to be targetted at travelers. I noticed
I'm thinking I'd put my ramps on doubled 2x12s to gain an extra 3,
drive the front onto the ramps, then jack up the back and put it
on a pair of those big truck jack stands. If the drive isn't concrete,
I'd put the stands on 2x12 for stability.
about 2' of clearance under the engine to squeeze the tranny
An oft-overlooked factor is the height of the transmission
jack, assuming you're using such.
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Have you ever RR'd a MB box?
The box is a two pretty strong man operation to get in and out and the
torque converter is usually stuck in there pretty tight.
Hendrik
who finds it easier to pull the engine and box out as a unit
Luther wrote:
I'm thinking I need about 2' of clearance under the
yea, thats it. I knew the engine was replaced, but couldnt remember
that was what lead to the driveshaft being seperated. Im going to get
under there this weekend and see if I can line it up
OK Don wrote:
I told you that the engine was replaced by the PO - prior to me - and
that it has had
yea
Luther wrote:
Funny how?? Flinstone mobile?
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94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D,
89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 560SL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro,
84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D,
76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250
Kaleb knows this story, but for the benefit of those who don't
I had a 250LWB, which is a 123 chassis that's been stretched (by the factory)
for use as a taxi. This particular chassis, due to the length, has a three
piece drive shaft, meaning two flex disk, two center bearings, and
Do you recall the name of the drive shaft repair place in Tampa, Dan?
I have a vibration at speeds over about 55mph on my '83 300D which I hope
will be cured by replacing a bad axle and noisy differential.
The differential I got locally was unbolted at the flex disc which looks
newer than the
archer wrote:
newer than the one on the car. Are there any kind of alignment marks or
special things to watch out for if I just bolt the drive shaft on to the
flex disc that's already mounted on the differential?
Should just bolt up. Did your new diff come from a 82-85 turbo?
If the donor was
Gary wrote: it's a little late once the car fails
Actually, I am pretty sure their position will be that whatever problem you
have may might not ever fail. In other words, it is working now, how do you
know it will fail. I am not familiar with the way these fail, does it make
noise first?
I think there were fairly advanced condensing steam cars in the
50's...something was mixed with the water or used in place of the
water...alcohol, maybe?
Chris
MG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually there were quite a few condensing steam
train engines starting
from way back in the 1700 all
archer wrote:
A major hard drive mfg is selling a standalone unit that supposedly works
like an internal hard drive complete with its own OS. It requires two USB
jacks and cords, it's fairly small and compact, has (160 gig capacity?),
sells for about $150, and seems to be targetted at
generally just fails. one moment you have a car and the next moment you
have a giant paperweight. and then the general says it is your fault and
they never heard of it before.
AND I'M NOT PLAYING WITH THESE FOOLS EVER AGAIN
maybe a hyundai diesel on the horizon?
On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 9:31
I took my $500 1990 Buick LeSabre on a 400 mile trip yesterday. It performed
very well. 26.7 mpg at 75-80 mph - 95% highway. The only thing weird was
actually after I got back from the trip. My wife and I were going to dinner
and as we were sitting at the stoplight it started missing.
Luther,
Harbor Freight sells a tranny handling adapter (about $30) which replaces the 5
inch saddle on your standard floor jack.? If you are thinking one man job, this
will make the difference.? Unfortunately, it adds about 5 inches to the height
you need to clear the frame.?? Worth it tho.?
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:00:04 -0400
From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] trans RR shade-tree style
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
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I'm thinking I'd put my ramps on doubled
No need if you have a bit of heft in you. Just drop it on your chest and
scoot out. Obviously have someone near by. Auto tranny isn't all that
heavy (150lb? tops?) and the manuals are like 75lb or lighter.
-Rolf
Jim Cathey wrote:
about 2' of clearance under the engine to squeeze the tranny
Part number 123 326 46 65
If anyone has one email me.
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These are the guys. They're more into truck and heavy equipment stuff, but
they did a good job and worked with me to get it right.
Florida Powertrain Hydraulics Inc
6501 Adamo Dr | Tampa, FL 33619
PH: (813) 623-6713 | FX: (813) 623-6713
archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Do you recall
Sorry, I feel this advice is very poor to say the least.
Drop 150 pounds on you chest is inviting cardiac tampanod S.
Damn few of use could lift the transmission up to reinstall, maintain
alignment, not hang it on the input seal/shaft.
If renting a transmission jack is too much, ride a bike...
Rolf wrote:
No need if you have a bit of heft in you. Just drop it on your chest and
scoot out. Obviously have someone near by.
When I worked at a Honda dealer, one of my coworkers showed up on Monday
with a huge cast on his arm. It seems that Kelly had pulled the tranny
(THM 350 or THM 400)
I will compromise in every area except the body. I don't do bodywork, nor am I
planning on learning to. I consider bodywork an art form, and I am not an
artistic person.
I can RR bolt on stuff like bumpers and the like, but it if involves
welding, bondo, paint, ect., it's off the list.
Gerry,?
There are no match marks at the flex discs to worry about.? I am concerned that
your noisy differential was not the differential, but merely a weak
differential support mount.? Did the diff have lots of play in the gears that
would make you suspect it is failing?? A bad mount will
The only thing to watch for on the flex disc coupling at either end of the
drive shaft is the direction that the disc is installed. There is an arrow on
the disc that indicates the front of the vehicle, I believe. Do check the
manual and confirm this, as it's been a while since I've done one.
Gary wrote: generally just fails. one moment you have a car and the next
moment you have a giant paperweight. and then the general says it is your
fault and they never heard of it before. AND I'M NOT PLAYING WITH THESE FOOLS
EVER AGAIN
Have you tried talking to the Zone Rep? If that
No need if you have a bit of heft in you. Just drop it on your chest and
scoot out. Obviously have someone near by.
When I worked at a Honda dealer, one of my coworkers showed up on Monday
with a huge cast on his arm. It seems that Kelly had pulled the tranny
(THM 350 or THM 400) on his
I consider bodywork an art form, and I am not an artistic person.
...if it involves welding, bondo, paint, ect., it's off the list.
There's more to welding than making things (that) look good!
Most of what I weld ends up looking like something the cat
would want to bury. Pretty useful tool in
Rick Knoble wrote:
I was able to bench press my Toyota manual trans-axle into place with some
cursing ect. I was exercising and lifting weights at that time though.
I had no trouble with my 4sp Muncie in the Citation. I undid the
cables, exhaust and wiring, unbolted the engine, unplugged the
Harbor Freight sells a tranny handling adapter (about $30)
That's what I have.
which replaces the 5 inch saddle on your standard floor jack.
In _their_ standard floor jack. I bought the adapter for
my jack, only to find it wouldn't fit. So I went back and
bought the matching jack too. (You
In a message dated 4/30/2008 8:26:16 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
No need if you have a bit of heft in you. Just drop it on your chest and
scoot out. Obviously have someone near by.
When I worked at a Honda dealer, one of my coworkers showed up on Monday
Jim Cathey wrote:
Ouch! You NEVER catch something like that where you don't
have any room to travel. Just like you don't jump out of
a tree and land with your knees locked.
Catch may have been the wrong word. From what he said, his palm
was firmly pressed against the tranny when he pulled it
I dug a hole in the dirt to fit my body, then slid the trans on
my chest and boosted it in. It took about 3 tries! I think my
gonads were gone for about 3 days!
I later weighed one...it was 225 pounds!
Shouldn't have been any worse for you than an after-hours
drunken rasslin' match with a
LOL!
Jim in Phoenix
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From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 9:05 am
Subject: Re: [MBZ] trans RR shade-tree style/OT trans lifting
I dug a hole in the dirt to fit my body, then slid the trans on
On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 7:04 AM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
maybe a hyundai diesel on the horizon?
I'll take one. As long as we're dreaming, maybe it could even be a
retired M-B design like the Ssangyong Chairman:
http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/downs/9323/sych600.htm
Alex
They should have a scissor style jack intended for transmissions as well. I
bought one of the adapters for my floor
jack and discovered the height problem too. I went back and swapped it for the
scissor style jack. That will drop
the transmission down to about 3 inches from the floor. I still
On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 9:49 AM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
archer wrote:
A major hard drive mfg is selling a standalone unit that supposedly
works
like an internal hard drive complete with its own OS. It requires two
USB
jacks and cords, it's fairly small and compact, has
Ed Booher wrote:
I would have said NAS as well, but it requires two USB connections to the
computer? That doesn't sound quite right. Unless this OS the drive is
running is using the USB as a paired send and receive. Seen some Cisco gear
that would take several varied connections, 56K, ISDN,
On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 3:18 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm thinking I need about 2' of clearance under the engine to squeeze
the tranny
in and out. Maybe those leftover 2x12s that I have will work when stacked
and
screwed together.
My advice would be to see if you can find a
On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 12:34 PM, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My advice would be to see if you can find a local private owned, private
run garage that has a couple of bays and ask to lease one for a couple of
weekends. There was a guy I used to know around here that ran a garage out
of
Ed Booher wrote:
Looking for someone to Carfax my Mercedes. Curious to know how much
Carfax knows about it
It looks like it has the older style VIN. This is for your 1966 MB?
Carfax doesn't go back that far because of the VIN style... I think it
only goes back to the early 80's.
The main
Go for the fuel lines and/or cleaning the fuel tank. :)
Dave H...
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Subject: [MBZ] My Kaleb car road test
I took
Looking for someone to Carfax my Mercedes. Curious to know how much Carfax
knows about it
VIN - 11001112011640
Also, anyone that happens to have their title handy, I'm curious what the
Model is listed as for any year of Mercedes. I had assumed that the Model
would be 230, since it is a 1966 MB
Hi folks,
I called Rusty yesterday and got a TERRIFIC price on the Flex discs for this
car's drive train. I intended to order them both (Front and Rear) tomorrow,
when I get some money in.
However an inspection today shows those discs to be good.
Any ideas where to look if I am getting a
Ed Booher wrote:
Looking for someone to Carfax my Mercedes. Curious to know how much Carfax
knows about it
VIN - 11001112011640
Nothing. If it's not a 1980 or newer with WDB vin, it's not in the
database. I just checked the free first step and got this:
Sorry, but the VIN you entered is
Yes, 11 pounds per square inch to break a forearm (per bone, laterally).
I had no problem letting it come down on my chest and then wrestling out
from under it. 6-2 and 280lb. Like I said, if you got a bit of heft to
you. Manual on the other hand is super light and is no problem (just
another
Bench Pressing the 280 lb. back IN A CONTROLLED MANNER would be the better of
me at any time or size and I was 5'14 and 305 pounds.
Thats 20 year ago, today a brake job leaves me panting.
Pete
-- Original message --
From: Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Yes, 11 pounds
On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 1:11 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Nothing. If it's not a 1980 or newer with WDB vin, it's not in the
database. I just checked the free first step and got this:
Sorry, but the VIN you entered is incorrect.
On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 12:43 PM, John Robbins [EMAIL
Well, I'd think a 110.011 (whatever that is) would predate dealership
computer databases by a few decades, but there might be some service
history from the last 25 years or so in the computer.
Ed Booher wrote:
On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 1:11 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Nothing. If
On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 1:57 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Well, I'd think a 110.011 (whatever that is) would predate dealership
computer databases by a few decades, but there might be some service
history from the last 25 years or so in the computer.
You know what, you just
On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 2:02 PM, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You know what, you just reminded me to triple check (I keep getting
confused between W110 and W111) and I'm positive I have this:
Let me rephrase, I'm not confused between some of the differences, I know
the W111 had
Axles? Pinion or something in the diff?
-R
Dave H... wrote:
Hi folks,
I called Rusty yesterday and got a TERRIFIC price on the Flex discs for this
car's drive train. I intended to order them both (Front and Rear) tomorrow,
when I get some money in.
However an inspection today shows
Sorry for the delay I had to prepare for the trip to Ann Arbor, MI for
my son's graduation on April 26. It is the U. of MI (GO BLUE). Any alumni
from the wolverines? He's a EE major. Ever thought of 12,000 plus
graduate at the same time (B, M and PhD). The last time I did it was 6,000
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=39178
This is just like the one I used and referred to in an earlier post.
The only thing I would suggest is that you might want to modify the top as it
is a bit narrow and short to balance
the transmission on and the strap is not
FWIW I have good reason to believe that car spent some time in Hawaii.
Also, there are some repair records in the glove box that might provide
a little history.
Allan
--
1983 300D
Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 1:11 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Nothing.
You prosperous gents are gonna need to lift that car another few inches
to get under it.
--R
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Bench Pressing the 280 lb. back IN A CONTROLLED MANNER would be the better of
me at any time or size and I was 5'14 and 305 pounds.
Thats 20 year ago, today a brake job
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbVY5teBzlg
This was linked from OM617 being announced as Jalopnik engine of the day.
-Rolf
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Actually I've been meaning to mention...
I had the summer tires put back on my 190D on Friday, had to buy 2 new ones to
replace 2 that were worn when I had bad links in the rear end.
So they put the two good old ones on the rear first while I went inside to get
the 2 replacements. The kid and
Yup. Flash drives with a stripped down OS running minimal versions of common
buisness software. Don't know the utility of the software as it will not run
on a Mac, but flash drives are great, I have a couple and use them to transfer
things like software updates and other large files between
tranny mount?
CM
Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Actually I've been meaning to mention...
I had the summer tires put back on my 190D on Friday, had to buy 2 new ones to
replace 2 that were worn when I had bad links in the rear end.
So they put the two good old ones on the rear first
On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 2:46 PM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
FWIW I have good reason to believe that car spent some time in Hawaii.
Also, there are some repair records in the glove box that might provide
a little history.
Allan
I saw those, haven't read them yet though, thanks
When I got the car the original rear bumper had a Hawaii permit sticker
of some sort on it. Either emissions or safety inspection, can't recall
which.
That bumper had been pulled apart at the center (the bumper is two
separate halves). That's why the right rear panel is dented where the
bumper
carfax only works on 81 and newer cars
Ed Booher wrote:
Looking for someone to Carfax my Mercedes. Curious to know how much Carfax
knows about it
VIN - 11001112011640
Also, anyone that happens to have their title handy, I'm curious what the
Model is listed as for any year of Mercedes. I
Bzzt that may be wrong. The trunk lids interchange. front fenders
are different. there are short hoods and long hoods. Doors fit, but
may have different trim. Bumpers are different. Pieces of rear
fenders may fit, but the rear fenders are different. tail lights are
different. you have
I just spotted this one on CL.
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/mcy/662083502.html
Interesting, eh?
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula
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From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 9:49 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT-Standalone hard drive
archer wrote:
A major hard drive mfg is selling a standalone unit that supposedly
archer wrote:
A major hard drive mfg is selling a standalone unit that supposedly
works
like an internal hard drive complete with its own OS. It requires two
USB
jacks and cords, it's fairly small and compact, has (160 gig
capacity?),
sells for about $150, and seems to be targetted
8 or so. Harbor Freight sissor/crank/non-hydraulic type.
On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:16:28 -0500, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
about 2' of clearance under the engine to squeeze the tranny
An oft-overlooked factor is the height of the transmission
jack, assuming you're using such.
-- Jim
If you have seen me (6'2, 180, and I've benched 200+ lbs 4 times in my life)
you would know this is NOT an option. I already have a tranny jack.
Luther
On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:03:53 -0500, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
No need if you have a bit of heft in you. Just drop it on your chest and
I'm not a big truck mechanic. I do the Roadside Assistance, sorta like
On-Star, but we say NO like a bad credit card reward program...
Luther
On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:37:19 -0500, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 12:34 PM, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My
$15k would buy a brand new EX250 and 3,000 gallons of gas (180,000 miles
if you ride moderately hard). 105mph top speed beats 72mph any day.
I got through high school and two years of college with a 16hp bike
that would do 80mph. Would haul my 120lb butt up moderate hills
at 55mph or a little
Borrow an engine hoist (a good one!) and pull engine and tranny
together. Vastly safer than jacking the car high enough to get the
tranny out from underneath. I'd only attempt that with a lift.
Peter
On Apr 30, 2008, at 1:15 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:
I'm looking for tips and knowledge for
Worn out carrier in the diff -- the spider gear shafts wear from
inadequate lubrication and the resultant oval hole allow them to move
and clank.
Easy to check -- see how much free rotation there is at the pinion.
Should be minimal, but I'm willing to bet you have quite a bit --
half a
Many drive cases use a two-tailed plug -- USB ports are limited to
500mA, and you may need more, hence the two plugs for 1A.
Peter
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Some of the Audi models do list both because the rear on some models was the
split race/bearing, but the front was sealed. I think most of them from the mid
80's had the sealed front, but the back is split. It might be best if you give
the year and the model of your Audi before you decide which
There has been an increasing amount of play in the gears, Jim. I had
planned to put in a new diff support and run it as long as possible, but
then one of axle boots started leaking so I decided to replace both the diff
and the axle while I was at it. I've already received the diff,
archer wrote:
newer than the one on the car. Are there any kind of alignment marks or
special things to watch out for if I just bolt the drive shaft on to the
flex disc that's already mounted on the differential?
---
Should just bolt up. Did your new
Here's an interesting article about the early Doble steam car:
Excerpt:
In early 1924- over ten years after the unofficial demise of steam
technology- the Doble brothers shipped a Model E to New York City to be
road-tested by the Automobile Club of America. After sitting overnight in
freezing
I know where that is. Lived near Palm River many years ago.
Thanks, Dan.
Gerry
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From: LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
These are the guys. They're more into truck and heavy equipment stuff,
but they did a good job and worked with me to get it right.
Florida
archer wrote:
Glad to know that. I'll check with him and get the speedometer/odometer if
necessary. If it was an '85, would the diff be higher or lower ratio?
'83 should be 3.07:1, I think '85 is 2.88:1, which is about 7% taller.
I believe the ratio is stamped on the housing somewhere. Not
Yeah, I know! $15K is way above crazy for that bike, but I couldn't resist
sharing it.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula
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I know that if the charge is low, compressor will not turn at all.
I go back to the book and see what could be possible fixes.
Thanks again.
K.S.
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Sent: Wednesday, April 30,
Jay Leno has one of those. There was a show about it, he about singed
his face lighting the thing off -- it uses gasoline and you have to
stick a long match in it to start the fire. But it did warm up very
fast and move off quickly, seemed to have plenty of torque/power for
acceleration and
I posted this up last week on the Super tubo site and thought I would
spam my good friends here too.
This OM603 powered W124 would make a good starting point for a super
turbo project. It was the original diesel Hot Rod and held the fastest
diesel production car in the US for years. I hate to let
Technically speaking it's Angie's 454 but still...
She says its cute and she wants it, think how much gas we could save!
Think how much gas we'd HAVE to save to pay for a $15000 bike...
Anyway, very interesting, not sure I'd want to give up 10hp and gain the weight
though. Its not a super
I found this through a google search, it was in an auto blog.
Harry
British company Clean Power Technologies is working on a novel new type of
hybrid powertrain. They are taking advantage of the fact in an internal
combustion engine upwards of thirty-five percent of the energy in the fuel
goes
Any ideas where to look if I am getting a loud clunking noise (like
the older Ford truck U Joints sounded) some with acceleration and a
lot with deceleration?
How's the driveline center bearing support?
-- Jim
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I am still most pleased with my SD with the new [rebuilt] injection pump.
The shifting is way better and the smoking has stopped and the things starts
most easily. One oddity I have noticed is that at normal in town highway
speeds [ mid 40's] I can here a faint ticking from somewhere under the
You're welcome, Gerry.
And I *don't* think you would want to be living in
Palm River these days it's not the nicest part of
town, unless you're looking for illicit behavior or
articles.
Dan
--- archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I know where that is. Lived near Palm River many
years
Back to the subject line - '92 300D 2.5 turbo from Kaleb - the first
tank (actually a half tank), over 280 miles, 180 of which was 75 mph
highway, the rest mixed town and commuting, yeilded 35 mpg. Very nice!
I don't expect this to be accurate, the sample was too small, I filled
at different
Bob, Got Pictures?
At 06:45 PM 4/30/2008, you wrote:
I posted this up last week on the Super tubo site and thought I would
spam my good friends here too.
This OM603 powered W124 would make a good starting point for a super
turbo project. It was the original diesel Hot Rod and held the fastest
I am in need of a good fuel pump relay pn: 001 545 53 05 If you have
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It is for 85 380SL Daughtermobile. Thanks to those who suggested
the relay last fall. I finally got it to act up when I could check
it. the relay died, and the fuel
On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:15:33 -0700 Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Hey Kaleb,
I agree with Luther.. What's funny?
Chuck
On Apr 29, 2008, at 9:49 PM, Luther wrote:
Funny how?? Flinstone mobile?
I think Kaleb was talking about the hole in the floor behind the driver.
Dan,
What kind of money did they want to balance a shaft? I have had
prices of $700 to 900, and I am too cheap to spend that much. 900 is
getting close to a Rusty price for a new drive shaft I think.
These are the guys. They're more into truck and
heavy equipment stuff,
but they
I can send some out tomorrow. For now check the link in my first post
Bob
On 4/30/08, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Bob, Got Pictures?
At 06:45 PM 4/30/2008, you wrote:
I posted this up last week on the Super tubo site and thought I would
spam my good friends here too.
This OM603
hell, why did I let you talk me out of that car?
OK Don wrote:
Back to the subject line - '92 300D 2.5 turbo from Kaleb - the first
tank (actually a half tank), over 280 miles, 180 of which was 75 mph
highway, the rest mixed town and commuting, yeilded 35 mpg. Very nice!
I don't expect this
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