Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement

The bugaboo is the the outer joint for the lower control arm in the wheel carrier. It takes a special tool (press) of course.I took them off and took them to a good tire shop. they pressed out the old and in the new. I think the sequence you suggest is right. I see Rusty has the links o

[MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement

This weekend looks good for finally replacing the worn, sloppy rear links in the '90 300D. Is there a perferred sequence for replacing them, or just follow the sequence in the manual (camber, torque, tie rod, thrust)? The instructions say "press tensioning sleeve out of wheel carrier" for each of

Re: [MBZ] Tank vent

I'll have to find out where the lines goes after it dissappears on it's way up -- I didn't like the idea of blowing the crap into the tank --- On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 4:34 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: > On Fri, 2 Apr 2010 07:49:36 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond > wrote: > > > Alternately you could blow a

Re: [MBZ] OT Would this be a good deal? GENERATOR

True, depending on how many hours the engine has one it, and what type of service it was originally in. Now finding an alternator (generator) to bolt up is a whole 'nother issue... Dan --- On Fri, 4/2/10, Hendrik & Fay wrote: From: Hendrik & Fay Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Would this be a good deal?

Re: [MBZ] OT Would this be a good deal? GENERATOR

Hendrik & Fay wrote: Well just to buy a 3 cyl Yanmar will cost about $5K and those motors are used in a lot of earthmoving equipment, so 300 bucks is a bargain. Is this a good deal on a 42 hp Yanmar? I'm more familiar with the 27hp engine. http://flint.craigslist.org/grd/1664257286.html

Re: [MBZ] OT Would this be a good deal? GENERATOR

Well just to buy a 3 cyl Yanmar will cost about $5K and those motors are used in a lot of earthmoving equipment, so 300 bucks is a bargain. Hendrik who has broken 1 cyl Yanmar, a working 3 cyl Yanmar and a working 3 cyl Kubota Rich Thomas wrote: I wondered about that, so I guess it is from so

Re: [MBZ] W123 Original key/door lock conundrum

Andrew does understand, and will try to do the job without removing the door panels. You guys are great. :)) On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 1:55 PM, WILTON wrote: > I switched 'em on my 81 123 without removing inner panels. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" > To: "Dies

Re: [MBZ] Prodedure question

"John P. English" writes: > Does anyone know whether a web site exists that provides written > and/or graphic directions of how to perform certain common maintenance > procedures like, for instance, changing transmission fluid and filter > in a 1985 300 TD? DieselGiant has some decent articles.

Re: [MBZ] Prodedure question

On Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:29:42 -0400 Rich Thomas wrote: > The manuals (on CD or paper) will tell you how to do almost everything, > with pictures (of marginal quality on the CD) that point out parts, etc. For a W123, maybe, but certainly not on a W124! Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] OT Would this be a good deal? GENERATOR

On Fri, 2 Apr 2010 07:57:49 -0700 (PDT) LWB250 wrote: > Where is the generator?  All I see is the flywheel housing, no > generator bolted to it. Strange. I thought perhaps the fellow means the alternator at the left front of the engine to keep the starting battery charged, but then I noticed he

Re: [MBZ] Tank vent

On Fri, 2 Apr 2010 07:49:36 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond wrote: > Alternately you could blow air in through the vent but if any crud has > collected in the tube it'll be pushed into the tank... You could remove the rubber hose between the back end of the vent line and the tank and blow air into just

Re: [MBZ] W123 Original key/door lock conundrum

I switched 'em on my 81 123 without removing inner panels. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" To: "Diesel List" Sent: Friday, April 02, 2010 11:23 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Original key/door lock conundrum Uhhh, I think you do on a 123, I think theres 3 screws that h

Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue

I am getting ready to install the replacement transmission on my 240D. Anyone replace the torque converter seals on these that can offer any tips on getting the old one out? It looks fairly simple but would like any suggestions you may have. Once that is replaced I will reinstall the tranny. I plan

Re: [MBZ] Prodedure question

The manuals (on CD or paper) will tell you how to do almost everything, with pictures (of marginal quality on the CD) that point out parts, etc. --R On 4/2/2010 1:01 PM, harry watkins wrote: Besides this site, I have had good results here. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/index.php Harry

Re: [MBZ] Prodedure question

Besides this site, I have had good results here. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/index.php Harry Does anyone know whether a web site exists that provides written and/or graphic directions of how to perform certain common maintenance procedures like, for instance, changing transmission flu

[MBZ] Prodedure question

Does anyone know whether a web site exists that provides written and/or graphic directions of how to perform certain common maintenance procedures like, for instance, changing transmission fluid and filter in a 1985 300 TD? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new a

Re: [MBZ] Tank vent

I will vouch for blowing air into the vent line. I had one that took about 60psi to clear... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Apr 2, 2010, at 10:49, Curt Raymond wrote: It does indeed just slide off, it'll probably have a clamp that needs re

Re: [MBZ] W123 Original key/door lock conundrum

Uhhh, I think you do on a 123, I think theres 3 screws that hold it on, the two you access from the door jamb and one more farther back... Still pulling the door skin on a 123 is the easiest of any car I've ever worked on. Pull the screws from the armrest (3, two underneith and one under the ch

Re: [MBZ] Danger at the LHC

archer wrote: http://crave.cnet.co.uk/gadgets/0,39029552,49305387,00.htm I thought April 1st was yesterday. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubsc

Re: [MBZ] OT Would this be a good deal?

Wish I could find a deal like that, it'd go perfect in the Bombi snowmobile trail groomer... -Curt Date: Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:33:05 -0400 From: Rich Thomas To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Would this be a good deal? Message-ID: <4bb5f211.5090...@constructivity.net> Content-Type: t

Re: [MBZ] 126 rear window lift again

I pulled the door panel and found that voltage applied directly to the contacts would run the motor any way I wanted it. I guess that means wires are broken... It's almost always one of the switches at fault. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] OT Would this be a good deal? GENERATOR

Where is the generator?  All I see is the flywheel housing, no generator bolted to it. Strange. Dan --- On Fri, 4/2/10, Rich Thomas wrote: From: Rich Thomas Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Would this be a good deal? GENERATOR To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Date: Friday, April 2, 2010, 10:06 AM I wond

Re: [MBZ] OT Would this be a good deal?

Rich Thomas wrote: Looks like maybe out of a boat? --R http://charleston.craigslist.org/tls/1672589690.html If it runs, it'll be gone before you get there, I bet. A marine engine probably wouldn't have a cooling fan on it, the 3cyl Yanmar sailboat motors I've seen were seawater cooled (and

Re: [MBZ] Tank vent

It does indeed just slide off, it'll probably have a clamp that needs removing first. I spray it full of carb cleaner and then shoot air through it. While thats drying take a rag and the air hose and shoot air in through the fuel fillter which *should* blow crud out of the tube. Alternately yo

Re: [MBZ] 126 rear window lift again

Fred has a theory that if you don't use windows frequently enough the lubrication gets out of the bearings in the motor and they stick. In which case if you got SWMBO to hold the up control while you lifted the window it might operate enough to get the window up... My 240D had a similar problem

Re: [MBZ] 126 rear window lift again

Yes, I understand that, but I don't have time/wanta mess with it right now. Meanwhile 4-dollar slide is on the way. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, April 02, 2010 10:21 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 rear window lift again Yo

Re: [MBZ] CL first time crack smoker

This is what he says " I think a cylinder went bad. I would recommend a new one. The german auto mechanic on folly road will replace it for 500. You can find a good used engine online." I'm wondering if that could be valves, injector, or something else fairly simple? --R On 4/2/2010 10:20 A

Re: [MBZ] Tank vent, was: wasser

Does the strangely shaped device hanging down under the tank just slide on and off a tube? If not, how is it removed for cleaning, and how do you clear a clogged vent line? I think so. It's probably clamped on, of course. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.

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1983 380 SEL with only 58K miles!! Excellent condition inside and out. Upholstery is near like new. Loaded with all options including power seat and sunroof. $8450/offers considered. http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/167205.html __

[MBZ] Another fairly nice 300D

Though it probably needs some Italian tuning. --R 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300D - $3875 (West Ashley) Date: 2010-04-01, 11:41AM EDT Reply to: sale-tfgaq-1671623...@craigslist.org

Re: [MBZ] 126 rear window lift again

You should get in there to look at it while you are ordering parts, make sure something else isn't buggered up. --R On 4/2/2010 10:15 AM, WILTON wrote: Just tried again; can't move it; only quarter inch to grip. I can hear the motor running when switched DOWN and back UP a bit, and can hear

Re: [MBZ] CL first time crack smoker

I emailed him to find out what was wrong with the engine. It is just like my wife's car, but looks in nicer shape maybe. h maybe one weekend while she is out of town I could do an engine swap, change her stickers --R On 4/2/2010 10:06 AM, WILTON wrote: One of you guys oughta sa

Re: [MBZ] 126 rear window lift again

Just tried again; can't move it; only quarter inch to grip. I can hear the motor running when switched DOWN and back UP a bit, and can hear the arm jam lightly to stop. Just ordered little nylon slide from Rusty/Tom. Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discuss

Re: [MBZ] W123 Original key/door lock conundrum

Andrew, you do understand, don't you, you don't have to remove the inner panels to R&R the door handles? Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, April 02, 2010 9:12 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Original key/door lock conundrum Those 2

Re: [MBZ] CL first time crack smoker

One of you guys oughta save that car. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, April 02, 2010 10:03 AM Subject: [MBZ] CL first time crack smoker http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1672634543.html Car looks pretty nice though b

Re: [MBZ] OT Would this be a good deal? GENERATOR

I wondered about that, so I guess it is from something else. For $300 it might be a decent thing? Maybe our resident generator expert can chime in. --R On 4/2/2010 9:53 AM, Dieselhead wrote: Marine engines don't have a fan for a radiator. Looks like maybe out of a boat? --R http://charl

[MBZ] CL first time crack smoker

http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1672634543.html Car looks pretty nice though but not for $1900 if it needs a new engine. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] OT Would this be a good deal?

Marine engines don't have a fan for a radiator. Looks like maybe out of a boat? --R http://charleston.craigslist.org/tls/1672589690.html 3 Cyl. Yanmar Desiel Engine w/ generator - $350 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okie

[MBZ] OT Would this be a good deal?

Looks like maybe out of a boat? --R http://charleston.craigslist.org/tls/1672589690.html 3 Cyl. Yanmar Desiel Engine w/ generator - $350 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] W123 Original key/door lock conundrum

Those 2 big Phillips head screws hold the handle to the rear. After they are removed, you have to slide the handle slightly (quarter to half inch or so) to the FRONT, don't you? I just sent Andrew the job pdf; it says slide handle toward frnt. Wilton - Original Message - From: "LWB

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Watch the video http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2916014/Worlds-hottest-chilli-and-comes-from-Grantham.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Uns

Re: [MBZ] 126 rear window lift again

'Tried yesterday; 'could not; 'try again this morning with rubber gripper. 'Only half inch or so to grip, and window may be askew/crooked. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, April 02, 2010 5:00 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 rear

[MBZ] Danger at the LHC

http://crave.cnet.co.uk/gadgets/0,39029552,49305387,00.htm Man arrested at Large Hadron Collider claims he's from the future --- A would-be saboteur arrested today at the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland made the bizarre cl

Re: [MBZ] W123 Original key/door lock conundrum

Easy. Pull back the weatherstripping on the trailing side of the door just behind the door handle.  You'll see a obround(?) plastic hole plug - pry it out.  Once you have the plug out, you'll see two very large phillips head screws - remove them. Get a rubber mallet or a rubber tipped hammer an

Re: [MBZ] W123 Original key/door lock conundrum

Excellent suggestion. I can remove the door panels to all sorts of work on the door and vacuum servo mechanisms, but have never messed with the outside handles before, so a primer would be great. On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 11:32 PM, WILTON wrote: > 'Did it on my 81 300D 8 or 9 years ago; both lo

Re: [MBZ] Here's a diesel for you!

why would you buy an ugly POS if you could time travel, perhaps go back a few days and buy a lotto ticket with the winning numbers and buy something nice. Hendrik who sadly is not able to time travel Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you know, I dont think you would find another one of those that nice

Re: [MBZ] 126 rear window lift again

Can you grab the glass and lift while she hits the 'up' button? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://o