Sent oil samples from my 5 300D 's to the lab ( 3 x W123's , 1x 300GD (
OM617 ) and 1xW124 ) and got satisfatcory results from 3 off them . The one
W123 ( the only one running Mobil 1 ) had high levels of Copper and Iron (
29 and 71 ppm ) after 2000 km. Sodium, Siicon, Al , Cr , particulates, soot
ROFLMAO! That is the ABSOLUTE greatest slam on the BIG 10 I've ever
read. I LOVE IT! :) Keep up the good work Gary.
Luther
Gary Hurst wrote:
I'm watching Georgia play LSU and kept a close eye on the Texas vs OSU
game. I can't help but think what a shame college football is. Think about
Peter,
How do you like your 300GD? How would you rate it compared to domestic and
foreign SUV's? Is it a grey-market truck? A model worth seeking out? Are
they really worth prices north of $12,000? What kind of mileage to you get?
Decent enough ride for a daily commuter, or really meant
Max Dillon wrote:
Peter,
How do you like your 300GD? Is it a grey-market truck?
I think they were officially exported to South Africa.
Mitch.
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Had enough fun with the horses and the cows, fixing to head back to
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The first results - the high iron copper and loosing compression tells me
that your cylinder walls bearings are wearing at an accelerated rate. I
believe that the analysis company is suggesting the oil pump as a possible
cause but the cause could just as easily be a poor rebuild, improper
Changed the oil in the diff on my 190D today. If you remember its howling, its
gotten worse too...
This is an easy job, 15 minutes the first time 10 thereafter. I put the car up
on ramps, the 190D is hard to get under... My driveway is sloped slightly which
probably caused me to not drain out
BTW 14mm is correct, the 3 piece set from Autozone has it for $11.99.
On the W201 the drain is at the bottom of the diff (go fig) on the passenger's
side. The fill is on the driver's side forward of the axle. I wasted some time
looking for it.
-Curt
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:06:23 - (UTC)
I got mine from McMaster Carr, they have an EXCELLENT website. Its like being
able to go to the best hardware store ever and putter around until you find
what you need.
The stuff I got is all viton (not rubber ;) ) I bought 10 feet. Supposedly you
need 3 feet (well 1 meter) per car. I have two
Correction, you've been scammed by a scammer. FLAPS = Friendly local auto parts
store. Local being the important part here.
-Curt
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:17:05 -0400
From: Peter Arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] O/T Scamed by FLAPS
To: Bez Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Message-ID:
Doesn't it make you feel good?
When the time comes you'll be pleased how easy rotors are too.
For the record the 17mm wrench in the $10 box end wrench set from Harbor
Freight works a treat on a 240D. I've had 3 of 4 calipers off so far. The ones
on my car were TIGHT (well Loctite...) and I beat
The one with high iron levels, did you do the rebuild yourself? Sounds like a
bad job was done and the rings are breaking down...
When I first got my 190D oil analysis showed high iron levels and would force
an oil change at ~8000 miles. Over the next 20,000 miles or so the iron levels
reduced
Maybe turn the car around so the ass end is downhill.
You can use the oil sucker tube to go in after it!
Pretend you're a dentist...
-- Jim
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Thats not a bad idea...
I noticed today that I have 2 kinds of clear plastic fuel line, one is really
clear, the other is tinted blue. A year after purchase the blue stuff is still
supple and nice like when I bought it. The clear stuff has hardened and is
stiff. It doesn't break easily but it
Howdy -
Forgot to include this question - what kind of mileage are people getting on
W124 300D timing chains - using Mobil 1 for at least 1/2 it's total life.?
I'm at ~160K now and have no reason to think it has stretched - but plan to
check it soon - unless someone says the chains wear out
Yes indeed I rebuilt the engine myself 5 years ago. I was meticulous and
used OEM parts throughout. Used dino oil for the first two changes 500, 5000
km then switched to Mobil 1 . It never ran low in oil. Running in was
carefully done follwing recommended practice.
Peter
2008/10/26 Curt Raymond
I sold a early 70s Becker to a collector in Germany who paid ~$75 for it.
The radio worked (AM-FM-SW) but the cassette did not.work. I seem to recall
it had the ability to record to cassettes also -
HTHs
Sincerely,
Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T)
www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits
Porsche
They were offically sold here so is not grey market. Can be used as daily
driver - I get 10 -11 l/100 km.
Peter
2008/10/26 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Max Dillon wrote:
Peter,
How do you like your 300GD? Is it a grey-market truck?
I think they were officially exported to South Africa.
Tell me more!
--R
Zoltan Finks wrote:
Its a good day. Calls for some brewery fresh ales from Hood Canal Brewery.
Brian
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Wrong end - more like a proctologist.
You can use the oil sucker tube to go in after it!
Pretend you're a dentist...
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Norman, OK
There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and
mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest Hemingway
'90 300D
Interesting, the rebuild was 60,000 km ago? Thats not long at all, clearly
something is wrong and unfortunately I'd have to guess that a teardown is the
only way you're going to know...
-Curt
--- On Sun, 10/26/08, Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED]
From one of Marshall's posts --
John, The failures you are fearing are VERY rare (once it's established
you don't have a defective - fast wearing timing chain that were
installed in a small percentage of 92-94 Mercedes diesels) if you pay
any attention to maintenance. Simply checking the chain is
Curt
What was the part number? I'm having trouble matching up what you have.
Thanks
Harry
I got mine from McMaster Carr, they have an EXCELLENT website. Its like
being able to go to the best hardware store ever and putter around until you
find what you need.
The stuff I got is all
That Becker is worth $200 to somebody interested in a proper
restoration. Gump has need, but not at that price.
clay
On Oct 25, 2008, at 8:49 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have volunteered to help sort out all of the car stuff owned by my
long
time friend Don (who died last year of
There is a Hazet toy I picked up that has all the bits needed for
under car fluids in one tool. Best investment of $17 I made. Sadly I
do not use the oil or trans bits on most of the cars
clay
On Oct 26, 2008, at 8:29 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
BTW 14mm is correct, the 3 piece set from
The only slim hope I have of getting my $118 back is that PayPAl was
acting as my agent. I've heard they can be nasty in these cases, time
will tell.
On Saturday I ordered from FLAPS.
On Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:35:15 -0700 (PDT), you wrote:
Correction, you've been scammed by a scammer. FLAPS =
Is there any disadvantage to buying a length of the correct wee size heater
hose and cut pieces to fit to replace the seemingly original preformed ones?
No one I've found has the little preformed hose any more, but the dealer
has a diagram and might have some lying around.
Bob R
'77 300D 197K
I sold a early 70s Becker to a collector in Germany who paid ~$75 for
it.
The radio worked (AM-FM-SW) but the cassette did not.work. I seem to recall
it had the ability to record to cassettes also -...
While the sellers may be dreaming, there are a few on Ebay that look a lot
worse
Sort of OT question but maybe not, considering. I took apart my
Yamaha component CD changer because it refused to open---just a
whining noise when you hit the open/close button. It's the kind with
a carousel that slides out on runners like a kitchen drawer.
I thought a CD might be somehow
Leave all of the white greasy stuff where it's at and just replace the belt.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
256-656-1924
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On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 2:23 PM
To: Mercedes
Peter Arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The only slim hope I have of getting my $118 back is that PayPAl was
acting as my agent. I've heard they can be nasty in these cases, time
will tell.
Give it plenty of time. Last week I received ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of receipt
of a dispute I'd started with
Some of the standard tests might help - leakdown test, compression test,etc
might offer a clue.
If those tests show a low cylinder *then* a teardown is last resort - IMHO.
Hard starting when cold (the colder the better) will be the best test of the
cylinder head / combustion system than
On Oct 16, 2008, at 9:30 AM, Chuck Landenberger wrote:
Here's an analysis of the last year of the Clinton administration
taxes and the last year of the Bush taxes assuming Obama taxes will
look like Clinton's last year's rates. It's projected at three
income levels Draw your own
EXCUSE me.. Just a fat finger action sent last post by me.
Chuck
Phoenix AZ
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Hood Canal Brewery is only some 16 or 17 mi. from my house. I have enjoyed
their beers before, but only recently found out they are so close.
They have a very unassuming tasting room (which is actually a small bar
where locals gather. very friendly bunch). Their website reflects the
appearance of
Yeah, it sure does.
I wish I had a tool outlet close by. I had to go to the local Ace and buy a
socket for $5. Oh well, it was worth it in the end.
Brian
On Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 8:38 AM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Doesn't it make you feel good?
When the time comes you'll be pleased
Chuck,
Please send the document to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I'd like to read it.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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On Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 4:29 PM
To: Mercedes
It's clear the other side of the country from me, I'll just have to
settle for the local (and semi-local) brews here in Charleston. Speakin
a which, I just finished working on the truck's water pump and hoses, I
think its time for a little reward
--R
Zoltan Finks wrote:
Hood Canal
I am replacing the water pump on the truck, drained the Deathcool,
caught most of it. We live on the marsh, have a septic system, I am
thinking it probably wouldn't be a good idea to put it down the septic?
I can take it into town and pour it in a toilet to the sewer, or to the
auto parts
Check this out, you can download the book and some high-res scans of
some pages. Very cool.
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/10/kunstformen_der_natur_by.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890
--R
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Wrong end - more like a proctologist.
Most proctologists don't make slurping noises as
they go about their work...
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From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 5:24 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Sorta OT, disposal of anti-freeze
I am replacing the
It's perfectly safe to pour anti-freeze down the drain - it will dilute
microbes will break it down.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
256-656-1924
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Rich Thomas
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 5:24 PM
On Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 12:28 PM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Leave all of the white greasy stuff where it's at and just replace the belt.
OK, what if I want to add more white greasy stuff, because the unit
makes creaky, unpleasant, frictional noises as it operates that it
didn't when
Ran across a advert in a old Christo for a radio like I sold on eBay - it
was a Blaupunkt Bamburg not a Becker -
Sorry about the misleading info =
Sincerely,
Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T)
www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits
Porsche Posters/Weber parts
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From:
LubriPlate is often used by repair shops, though I havnt' tried to
source it in a long time. THe MB special grease for the sunroofs comes
to mind as well - though I've not used it for anything else.
On Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 12:28 PM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Leave all of the white
I wouldn't know! Inserting a tube into the rear end did seem related however.
On Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 5:32 PM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Wrong end - more like a proctologist.
Most proctologists don't make slurping noises as
they go about their work...
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
Our local hazardous waste policy says you can pour it down the drain.
On Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 6:01 PM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It's perfectly safe to pour anti-freeze down the drain - it will dilute
microbes will break it down.
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
There are only three
Might also want to try removing the grease with a toothpick, sometimes the
grease itself degrades and gums up all-plastic gears. Plastic-to-plastic
doesn't necessarily need extra lubrication, depending on what kind of plastics
are involved, even though it can be beneficial for installation and
I doubt the Becker could record but if you can confirm it, let me know as i
have always wanted to be able to record off the air while driving.
On Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 2:28 PM, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That Becker is worth $200 to somebody interested in a proper restoration.
Gump has
Hey cut the political sh*t. It's against the rules.
On Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 5:27 PM, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Oct 16, 2008, at 9:30 AM, Chuck Landenberger wrote:
Here's an analysis of the last year of the Clinton administration taxes
and the last year of the Bush
Can a leaky trunklock vacuum element cause a 1985 300CD to run on and on?
There is a serious vacuum leak somewhere, but the front door locks check
out OK. I replaced the fuel door servo this summer. Could a breach in the
trunk lock servo have the effect of preventing the vehicle from shutting
I had one of those back in the mid 1970's,installed in a '73 Chevy Caprice.
IIRC from so long ago it was a Sanyo, and I think they quit making that
model after a couple of years. It allowed you to record off the air or you
could use the handheld microphone. I was never happy with the off the air
http://www.domain-b.com/automotive/2008/20080814_Mercedes-Benz.html
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Yes - not leaving enough vacuum to operate the fuel shutoff.
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From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 7:21 PM
Subject: [MBZ] 85 300CD running on and on and on...
Can a leaky
The vacuum line to my 240D's central locking system has a big ol' golf tee
stuck in it, for that very reason.
On Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 7:21 PM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote:
Can a leaky trunklock vacuum element cause a 1985 300CD to run on and on?
There is a serious vacuum leak
As I get my woodworking shop back in shape, I came across a good deal on an
Incra brand miter gauge and Incra jig on Amazon. If you go searching for the
Incra brand miter gauge you'll find a blip down the page that says something
about Special Offers and Promotions. If you use this to add the
I questioned this report, based on the byline from Mumbai - but it
seems to be accurate: (if it only applied to all our Diesels as well
:-)
http://www.kbb.com/KBB/green-cars/articles.aspx?BlogPostId=712r=24462669476751464
A trio of super-clean, 50-state BlueTEC Mercedes-Benz diesel vehicles
has
I would use some of the white sunroof lube from Rusty. It's a very high
quality lube that will not collect dust. Exactly what you would need
for mechanical parts in side electronic equipment. (the only reason I
would use it, is because I have some just lying around :) )
Luther
Alex
Yep.
Wilton
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From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 8:33 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tax credits for Diesels
I questioned this report, based on the byline from Mumbai - but it
seems to be
We discovered yesterday that they have installed WiFi with unblocked
access to the internet. Several of us working nights now are bringing
our laptops. Online video...CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, etc! :)
--
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'87 300SDL (281,xxx mi)
'85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi)
Can a leaky trunklock vacuum element cause a 1985 300CD to run on and
on?
Plug the feed to the yellow line under the hood. That's
the lock system.
-- Jim
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And, of course, you (and the other employees who comprise we) are
just watching on your break time, right? Would this be OK if you
worked the day shift?
Chuck
Phoenix AZ
On Oct 26, 2008, at 8:32 PM, Luther wrote:
We discovered yesterday that they have installed WiFi with
Using your own laptop you should be fine.
Out at the old nuke plant, there are 5 dudes in the process of being 86-ed
due to bypassing firewalls on company computers, getting out on to the
internet and visiting verboten sites (beer brewing, guns, You Tube, etc).
The IT guys are very good at making
On break time? No, I cannot lie. This would be during regular work
hours. I'm in a position where management is happy to see me not
working (sort of like the Maytag man). When I work, I naturally spend
money, which cuts into our profit. Could I do this on day shift?
Probably not, and
Luther,
No allegations intended. Just glad to hear it's cool with your
supervisor..
Take care,
Chuck
On Oct 26, 2008, at 10:47 PM, Luther wrote:
On break time? No, I cannot lie. This would be during regular
work hours. I'm in a position where management is happy to see
me
none taken, I'm ok with being lazy at work :D
Luther
Chuck Landenberger wrote:
Luther,
No allegations intended. Just glad to hear it's cool with your
supervisor..
Take care,
Chuck
On Oct 26, 2008, at 10:47 PM, Luther wrote:
On break time? No, I cannot lie. This would be during
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