Re: [MBZ] Off the topic: Australiana
Hendrik Riessen wrote: Thanks Phillip, that info helps enormously - Crocodile Dundee was made in the 80's - way before my children's time. It's been a looong time since I saw Croc Dundee I or II on TV here. Never saw III, other than a few clips on youtube. 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Holy crap, a carfax request really stirs it up over at the ritter list
Some cheaper options: http://www.add123.com/ http://www.checkthatvin.com/uni2/index.cfm These search the national motor vehicle title database. Has anyone used these yet? I'm curious how thorough the history is on a real car. In particular the first one does not seem to suffer from the pre-1981 limitation, I was able to get a record for my '77 - didn't buy the report though. If you just want to check if a vehicle has been reported stolen or salvage, you can check the national insurance crime bureau site: www.nicb.org/theft_and_fraud_awareness/vincheck/vincheck Allan Handy, thanks! This one also doesn't appear to care about the VIN length, but I don't have a salvage VIN to check that it is actually doing anything. -Tim ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue
On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 8:30 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Sounds like you need to move checking for air leaks in the fuel lines and adjusting the valves to the top of your list - engine mounts won't make it hard to start. I did have a leaky fuel line between the tank and first filter that needed replaced. That was done a week ago or so. However, I think one major problem with starting came from having very little to no oil in the crankcase. I don't know if the leak was faster than I thought, or if there wasn't much oil in there when I bought the car, but there was not enough in there on Saturday to wet the dipstick. Added a little over a gallon of Rotella and now there is *black* oil on the dipstick. She's been starting a little better ever since. EdB -- I've come to your planet on a Class IV Intergalactic Doom Freighter. - Adrian Monk ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks
On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 9:08 AM, Tim C. bb...@crone.us wrote: And might not be necessary if you take care of it in time. And no one knows what in time is so sooner is better. :) Rarely, unless you have bad fuel or a bug infection. In the latter case, I think three or four of each is conservative. Well, if I'm seeing what I'm supposed to be seeing, the fuel looks almost as black as the oil. So . that's most likely extremely bad. I'd seek the list wisdom on this sequencing. Seems like maladjusted valves could cause more damage than bad motor mounts? And similarly transmission fluid/filter, unless you are sure this thing was well-maintained up to parking. Turn signal I would do last, of course, if the lamp is still there, not least because one might turn up on ebay for cheap. You should also do bearings I believe, if you don't have maintenance history. I haven't done mine yet but I think they are due every 15k. Similarly rear differential but they may do that with your transmission. Actually, I'm pretty sure well maintained has never entered the same sentence as Ol' Frau. She's been driven pretty hard from what I can see. I'm not an expert, yet, but I just have a feeling that this is the case. I did read in the owner's manual that the transmission needs serviced and a new filter *every 30,000* and the odometer, which is exempted because it's already so high, is at 319,000 and change. I'm very, very afraid to see what the transmission filter looks like. Car was very hard to start again this morning. Fearing for this winter. Valves, glow plugs, fuel leakdown, poor fuel flow, or something more serious. Since you may be dealing with poor flow already (critters, air leak, or tuning) I'd say deal with that and worry about the slow start later, worst case you're cutting a little off the lifetime of the battery if it turns out you have a shorted glow plug or something. You've got a long time until winter. :) The glow plugs are brand new. Just had them put in a couple of weeks ago. The oil is Rolls Royce Sapphire Black, the fuel not far from it. The engine is pretty black too, from the leak. So I'm not even sure if the valve cover is the only leak. They are expensive at first, aren't they? I always forget that part. Enjoy, -Tim They are expensive if the PO didn't care about them, as it seems is my case. But I still feel I got a good deal, so I'm still working it from that angle. EdB -- I've come to your planet on a Class IV Intergalactic Doom Freighter. - Adrian Monk ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue
Some oil in the case probably helps with it starting and running. --R On 4/15/2010 9:16 AM, Ed Booher wrote: On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 8:30 PM, OK Donokd...@gmail.com wrote: Sounds like you need to move checking for air leaks in the fuel lines and adjusting the valves to the top of your list - engine mounts won't make it hard to start. I did have a leaky fuel line between the tank and first filter that needed replaced. That was done a week ago or so. However, I think one major problem with starting came from having very little to no oil in the crankcase. I don't know if the leak was faster than I thought, or if there wasn't much oil in there when I bought the car, but there was not enough in there on Saturday to wet the dipstick. Added a little over a gallon of Rotella and now there is *black* oil on the dipstick. She's been starting a little better ever since. EdB ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Holy crap, a carfax request really stirs it up over at the ritter list
Hey they need to pay for all that television advertising somehow... It never occurred to be but the cash for clunkers program must have hurt outfits like Carfax too... -Curt Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:50:21 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Holy crap, a carfax request really stirs it up over at the ritter list Message-ID: 4bc662cd.8050...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: A guy asks for a carfax which goes on here all the time, then everyone bitches at the guy for wanting to steal revenue from carfax for not buy his own account. Geez. With the prices I quoted, f*** Carfax. Do they still have 30 day subscriptions? That $49.99 for five reports flabbergasted me. 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Off the topic: Australiana
Really? I don't watch much TV at home but it seems like every work trip I go on (every other trip I guess) I see it on TBS... II is actually my favorite of the 3, And you like that do you? Eh, needs garlic! -Curt Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:04:04 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Off the topic: Australiana Message-ID: 4bc6f2a4.9060...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Hendrik Riessen wrote: Thanks Phillip, that info helps enormously - Crocodile Dundee was made in the 80's - way before my children's time. It's been a looong time since I saw Croc Dundee I or II on TV here. Never saw III, other than a few clips on youtube. 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks
Black oil is normal, it'll look like that about 10 minutes after an oil change. Black fuel isn't normal. Get some biocide at a marine good store (West Marine) and get several sets of filters from Rusty (two or three big filters, four or six inline filters). Carry the tools to change both in the car, as well as some filters. Reminds me that I need to check my inline filter, I just changed it and treated the fuel because the filter was filling up with brown sludgy stuff. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Ed Booher Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 9:31 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue,now cleaningcrud from tanks On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 9:08 AM, Tim C. bb...@crone.us wrote: And might not be necessary if you take care of it in time. And no one knows what in time is so sooner is better. :) Rarely, unless you have bad fuel or a bug infection. In the latter case, I think three or four of each is conservative. Well, if I'm seeing what I'm supposed to be seeing, the fuel looks almost as black as the oil. So . that's most likely extremely bad. I'd seek the list wisdom on this sequencing. Seems like maladjusted valves could cause more damage than bad motor mounts? And similarly transmission fluid/filter, unless you are sure this thing was well-maintained up to parking. Turn signal I would do last, of course, if the lamp is still there, not least because one might turn up on ebay for cheap. You should also do bearings I believe, if you don't have maintenance history. I haven't done mine yet but I think they are due every 15k. Similarly rear differential but they may do that with your transmission. Actually, I'm pretty sure well maintained has never entered the same sentence as Ol' Frau. She's been driven pretty hard from what I can see. I'm not an expert, yet, but I just have a feeling that this is the case. I did read in the owner's manual that the transmission needs serviced and a new filter *every 30,000* and the odometer, which is exempted because it's already so high, is at 319,000 and change. I'm very, very afraid to see what the transmission filter looks like. Car was very hard to start again this morning. Fearing for this winter. Valves, glow plugs, fuel leakdown, poor fuel flow, or something more serious. Since you may be dealing with poor flow already (critters, air leak, or tuning) I'd say deal with that and worry about the slow start later, worst case you're cutting a little off the lifetime of the battery if it turns out you have a shorted glow plug or something. You've got a long time until winter. :) The glow plugs are brand new. Just had them put in a couple of weeks ago. The oil is Rolls Royce Sapphire Black, the fuel not far from it. The engine is pretty black too, from the leak. So I'm not even sure if the valve cover is the only leak. They are expensive at first, aren't they? I always forget that part. Enjoy, -Tim They are expensive if the PO didn't care about them, as it seems is my case. But I still feel I got a good deal, so I'm still working it from that angle. EdB -- I've come to your planet on a Class IV Intergalactic Doom Freighter. - Adrian Monk ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks
If the transmission is shifting fine, and the fluid doesn't smell burned, I think that you won't find anything too bad when you finally do it. Be warned that the screws holding the pan to the tranny are very low torque (7 or 8 ft lbs) and exceeding that will warp the pan and cause leaks. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Ed Booher Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 9:31 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue,now cleaningcrud from tanks On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 9:08 AM, Tim C. bb...@crone.us wrote: And might not be necessary if you take care of it in time. And no one knows what in time is so sooner is better. :) Rarely, unless you have bad fuel or a bug infection. In the latter case, I think three or four of each is conservative. Well, if I'm seeing what I'm supposed to be seeing, the fuel looks almost as black as the oil. So . that's most likely extremely bad. I'd seek the list wisdom on this sequencing. Seems like maladjusted valves could cause more damage than bad motor mounts? And similarly transmission fluid/filter, unless you are sure this thing was well-maintained up to parking. Turn signal I would do last, of course, if the lamp is still there, not least because one might turn up on ebay for cheap. You should also do bearings I believe, if you don't have maintenance history. I haven't done mine yet but I think they are due every 15k. Similarly rear differential but they may do that with your transmission. Actually, I'm pretty sure well maintained has never entered the same sentence as Ol' Frau. She's been driven pretty hard from what I can see. I'm not an expert, yet, but I just have a feeling that this is the case. I did read in the owner's manual that the transmission needs serviced and a new filter *every 30,000* and the odometer, which is exempted because it's already so high, is at 319,000 and change. I'm very, very afraid to see what the transmission filter looks like. Car was very hard to start again this morning. Fearing for this winter. Valves, glow plugs, fuel leakdown, poor fuel flow, or something more serious. Since you may be dealing with poor flow already (critters, air leak, or tuning) I'd say deal with that and worry about the slow start later, worst case you're cutting a little off the lifetime of the battery if it turns out you have a shorted glow plug or something. You've got a long time until winter. :) The glow plugs are brand new. Just had them put in a couple of weeks ago. The oil is Rolls Royce Sapphire Black, the fuel not far from it. The engine is pretty black too, from the leak. So I'm not even sure if the valve cover is the only leak. They are expensive at first, aren't they? I always forget that part. Enjoy, -Tim They are expensive if the PO didn't care about them, as it seems is my case. But I still feel I got a good deal, so I'm still working it from that angle. EdB -- I've come to your planet on a Class IV Intergalactic Doom Freighter. - Adrian Monk ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] $250 300SE
uh no what? Wonko the Sane wrote: No. On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 10:14 PM, Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: Uh ... On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 9:35 PM, Dan Weeks theprofil...@dwx.com wrote: In Des Moines. Oh, Kaleb. Dan http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/1692769018.html ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers. -- Oscar Wilde No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.801 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2810 - Release Date: 04/14/10 01:31:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Holy crap, a carfax request really stirs it up over at the ritter list
hmm, really, I might have to try a pre 81 on there just to see if it works. Tim C wrote: Some cheaper options: http://www.add123.com/ http://www.checkthatvin.com/uni2/index.cfm These search the national motor vehicle title database. Has anyone used these yet? I'm curious how thorough the history is on a real car. In particular the first one does not seem to suffer from the pre-1981 limitation, I was able to get a record for my '77 - didn't buy the report though. If you just want to check if a vehicle has been reported stolen or salvage, you can check the national insurance crime bureau site: www.nicb.org/theft_and_fraud_awareness/vincheck/vincheck Allan Handy, thanks! This one also doesn't appear to care about the VIN length, but I don't have a salvage VIN to check that it is actually doing anything. -Tim ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.801 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2811 - Release Date: 04/14/10 13:31:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Holy crap, a carfax request really stirs it up over at the ritter list
Please report back on the pre '81 car experience. On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 11:31 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: hmm, really, I might have to try a pre 81 on there just to see if it works. Tim C wrote: Some cheaper options: http://www.add123.com/ http://www.checkthatvin.com/uni2/index.cfm These search the national motor vehicle title database. Has anyone used these yet? I'm curious how thorough the history is on a real car. In particular the first one does not seem to suffer from the pre-1981 limitation, I was able to get a record for my '77 - didn't buy the report though. If you just want to check if a vehicle has been reported stolen or salvage, you can check the national insurance crime bureau site: www.nicb.org/theft_and_fraud_awareness/vincheck/vincheck Allan Handy, thanks! This one also doesn't appear to care about the VIN length, but I don't have a salvage VIN to check that it is actually doing anything. -Tim ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.801 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2811 - Release Date: 04/14/10 13:31:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Outside Lower Door Panels W124
Howdy - Our '91 300D (W124) has plastic (?) exterior door panels which do an amazing job at fending off rust and dents/dings. I have a small spot of rust just above one of the panels (the panel on the L rear door) and don't want to break anything removing the panel. I need to take the panel off to make sure I get all the rust. The WSM doesn't do a good job describing the removal of the panels. There are screws at the front and rear of the door and I *think* the center part of the panel snaps onto plastic things on the door. I'd like to buy some new plastic keepers in case I break one or more of them. Anyone know how to remove those panels? Is it likely I'll break the holders? I'm off to look at the parts diagram will hopefully find pn's. Thanks! LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Outside Lower Door Panels W124
On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 9:15 AM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Our '91 300D (W124) has plastic (?) exterior door panels which do an amazing job at fending off rust By fending off, do you mean encouraging? I've never had a (post-'91?) 124 with the plastic door cladding, but I've always assumed it probably trapped water and was therefore a Bad Thing. Alex ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Outside Lower Door Panels W124
You might want to take off the inner door panel and look to see how it is attached to the door, from the inside. Might be easier to push something out/off from inside? --R On 4/15/2010 12:15 PM, LarryT wrote: Howdy - Our '91 300D (W124) has plastic (?) exterior door panels which do an amazing job at fending off rust and dents/dings. I have a small spot of rust just above one of the panels (the panel on the L rear door) and don't want to break anything removing the panel. I need to take the panel off to make sure I get all the rust. The WSM doesn't do a good job describing the removal of the panels. There are screws at the front and rear of the door and I *think* the center part of the panel snaps onto plastic things on the door. I'd like to buy some new plastic keepers in case I break one or more of them. Anyone know how to remove those panels? Is it likely I'll break the holders? I'm off to look at the parts diagram will hopefully find pn's. Thanks! LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Outside Lower Door Panels W124
Thx Rich! OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 1:16 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Outside Lower Door Panels W124 You might want to take off the inner door panel and look to see how it is attached to the door, from the inside. Might be easier to push something out/off from inside? --R On 4/15/2010 12:15 PM, LarryT wrote: Howdy - Our '91 300D (W124) has plastic (?) exterior door panels which do an amazing job at fending off rust and dents/dings. I have a small spot of rust just above one of the panels (the panel on the L rear door) and don't want to break anything removing the panel. I need to take the panel off to make sure I get all the rust. The WSM doesn't do a good job describing the removal of the panels. There are screws at the front and rear of the door and I *think* the center part of the panel snaps onto plastic things on the door. I'd like to buy some new plastic keepers in case I break one or more of them. Anyone know how to remove those panels? Is it likely I'll break the holders? I'm off to look at the parts diagram will hopefully find pn's. Thanks! LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Outside Lower Door Panels W124
I took off the rear door panels on the 300SD to fix the window slider, and noticed the attachment thingies there for the cladding/trim, they look like they are those plastic rivet kind of things that sorta pop out when you push/pull on them, and lock into place. I had this vague fleeting thought that if I ever had to take that stuff off it might be easier to pop them out from the inside, but I did not look at them in detail. --R On 4/15/2010 1:26 PM, LarryT wrote: Thx Rich! OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 1:16 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Outside Lower Door Panels W124 You might want to take off the inner door panel and look to see how it is attached to the door, from the inside. Might be easier to push something out/off from inside? --R On 4/15/2010 12:15 PM, LarryT wrote: Howdy - Our '91 300D (W124) has plastic (?) exterior door panels which do an amazing job at fending off rust and dents/dings. I have a small spot of rust just above one of the panels (the panel on the L rear door) and don't want to break anything removing the panel. I need to take the panel off to make sure I get all the rust. The WSM doesn't do a good job describing the removal of the panels. There are screws at the front and rear of the door and I *think* the center part of the panel snaps onto plastic things on the door. I'd like to buy some new plastic keepers in case I break one or more of them. Anyone know how to remove those panels? Is it likely I'll break the holders? I'm off to look at the parts diagram will hopefully find pn's. Thanks! LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Back to vacuum lines!
Hello helpers! You responded some time ago with diagrams and information about what vac lines (colors) were for and we tried changing the loose hanging ones coming out of the firewall in the engine compartment to see if it would fix some of our problems: The climate control only works on defrost. The cruise controls doesn't work. Anyway, the fix didn't help and the car would not turn off with the key. (Had to use the red stop lever under the hood) So we put it back where it was again. Does anyone have a 1980 300 sd they could take some pics of so we can compare? Ours has been changed so much, prior to our ownership that we are really confused!! Don't even know if the check valves are turned the right way. And again the unconnected green and yellow lines need proper connections. Just don't know where! I think if we can get it right, we can then test and find out if some other repairs need to be done. There is some kind of a ?cutout switch? mounted close by on the firewall that seems to be a safety for the turbo or transmission or something. It appears not to work as it should. Also the tac doesn't work, only once in awhile when it goes crazy and flops around like its possessed. Lots of issues, but we love our car!! Thanks again for help and suggestions. Would really appreciate some photos! Chris ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Rusty on vacation or something?
I need parts and hes not around! ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue
Yoinks! I don't think I've ever had mine go down over a gallon but I've had to add 3+ quarts before... -Curt Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:16:41 -0400 From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue Message-ID: n2y446c86e31004150616p630f67a5i8027eb29876fe...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 8:30 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Sounds like you need to move checking for air leaks in the fuel lines and adjusting the valves to the top of your list - engine mounts won't make it hard to start. I did have a leaky fuel line between the tank and first filter that needed replaced. That was done a week ago or so. However, I think one major problem with starting came from having very little to no oil in the crankcase. I don't know if the leak was faster than I thought, or if there wasn't much oil in there when I bought the car, but there was not enough in there on Saturday to wet the dipstick. Added a little over a gallon of Rotella and now there is *black* oil on the dipstick. She's been starting a little better ever since. EdB -- I've come to your planet on a Class IV Intergalactic Doom Freighter. - Adrian Monk ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks
Black oil is normal, it'll ALWAYS be like that. 2 seconds after you put in fresh honey colored oil it'll be black as night, nothing to worry about. -Curt Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:30:44 -0400 From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks Message-ID: k2p446c86e31004150630j42343b63s615e988eb501a...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 9:08 AM, Tim C. bb...@crone.us wrote: The oil is Rolls Royce Sapphire Black, the fuel not far from it. The engine is pretty black too, from the leak. So I'm not even sure if the valve cover is the only leak. EdB ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Rusty on vacation or something?
I did a parts order with Tom yesterday and the day before. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rolf Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 2:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Rusty on vacation or something? I need parts and hes not around! ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Back to vacuum lines!
I could get some pics of the 84 SD tonight, I presume things should be fairly similar. Do you have the 126 repair CDs? That has some semi-useful information in it. --R On 4/15/2010 1:43 PM, Chris N John wrote: Hello helpers! You responded some time ago with diagrams and information about what vac lines (colors) were for and we tried changing the loose hanging ones coming out of the firewall in the engine compartment to see if it would fix some of our problems: The climate control only works on defrost. The cruise controls doesn't work. Anyway, the fix didn't help and the car would not turn off with the key. (Had to use the red stop lever under the hood) So we put it back where it was again. Does anyone have a 1980 300 sd they could take some pics of so we can compare? Ours has been changed so much, prior to our ownership that we are really confused!! Don't even know if the check valves are turned the right way. And again the unconnected green and yellow lines need proper connections. Just don't know where! I think if we can get it right, we can then test and find out if some other repairs need to be done. There is some kind of a ?cutout switch? mounted close by on the firewall that seems to be a safety for the turbo or transmission or something. It appears not to work as it should. Also the tac doesn't work, only once in awhile when it goes crazy and flops around like its possessed. Lots of issues, but we love our car!! Thanks again for help and suggestions. Would really appreciate some photos! Chris ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Fwd: Multi-State Record Reports
Result from add123 on my '77 300D. Those are probably correct title transfers, based on the oral history of the car: 1997 for the fellow's estate to his daughter, and then 2009 for me. Don't know if the original registration didn't make it or was in a non-reporting state. Unknown must correspond to 'Odometer reading incorrect' on the title. The original odo was replaced at some point so I still don't know the actual mileage even +/- 100k, I was kind of hoping this would give me a clue. -Tim MULTI-STATE VEHICLE HISTORY REPORT VIN 12313012055480 YEAR 1977 MAKE MERZ This data was originally accessed on 2010-04-15 08:07:17.451 EDT at which time it was current with the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) [image: BRAND INFORMATION] A Brand defines the status of a vehicle, such as Theft, Flood, Salvage or Rebuilt. A brand is carried with the title as the vehicle travels from state to state. There are over 250 brands recognized by NMVTIS that can be categorized by type. BRAND CATEGORY NMVTIS SEARCH RESULT Total Loss No Brand Reported Salvage No Brand Reported Disclosed Damage No Brand Reported Bond No Brand Reported Flood No Brand Reported CARS/Cash for Clunkers No Brand Reported Gray Market No Brand Reported Junk No Brand Reported Manufacturer Brand No Brand Reported New/Re-Issued VIN No Brand Reported Odometer No Brand Reported Rebuilt/Repaired/Reconstructed No Brand Reported Dismantled No Brand Reported Rental/Taxi/Police No Brand Reported Agricultural/Logging Vehicle No Brand Reported Title Copy No Brand Reported Antique/Classic No Brand Reported Undisclosed Lien No Brand Reported [image: TITLE INFORMATION] Current Title Information State VIN Issue Date Odometer North Carolina 12313012055480 05/07/2009 UNKNOWN Historical Title Information State VIN Issue Date Odometer North Carolina 12313012055480 06/03/1997 UNKNOWN [image: POINTER INFORMATION] If you need more information, please contact the State of North Carolina by visiting http://www.ncdot.org/dmv/other_services/recordsstatistics/copyVehicleRec.htmlhttps://apps.add123.com/NmvtisPpiWeb/nmvtisppiweb/Link?link=http%3A//www.ncdot.org/dmv/other_services/recordsstatistics/copyVehicleRec.html [image: JUNK AND SALVAGE INFORMATION] Reporting Occurrence Reporting Entity Information Date Obtained Vehicle Intended for Export? Vehicle Disposition No Junk/Salvage Reportings Found [image: INSURERS INFORMATION] Reporting Occurrence Reporting Entity Information Date of Total Loss Declaration or Date Total Loss Claim Paid No Total Loss Reportings Found [image: DISCLAIMER INFORMATION] NMVTIS Consumer Access Product Disclaimer - The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) is an electronic system that contains information on certain automobiles titled in the United States. NMVTIS is intended to serve as a reliable source of title and brand http://www.vehiclehistory.gov/nmvtis_glossary.html history for automobiles, but it does not contain detailed information regarding a vehicle's repair history. - All states, insurance companies, and junk and salvage yards are required by federal law to regularly report information to NMVTIS. However, NMVTIS does not contain information on all motor vehicles in the United States because some stateshttp://www.vehiclehistory.gov/nmvtis_states.htmlare not yet providing their vehicle data to the system. Currently, the data provided to NMVTIS by states is provided in a variety of time frames; while some states report and update NMVTIS data in real-time (as title transactions occur), other states send updates less frequently, such as once every 24 hours or within a period of days. - Information on previous, significant vehicle damage may not be included in the system if the vehicle was never determined by an insurance company (or other appropriate entity) to be a total loss or branded by a state titling agency. Conversely, an insurance carrier may be required to report a total loss even if the vehicle's titling-state has not determined the vehicle to be salvage or junk. - Before making a decision to purchase a vehicle, consumers may wish to obtain an independent vehicle inspection, a NMVTIS Vehicle History Report, and consult other available vehicle information resources. - The information in NMVTIS *INCLUDES*: - Information from participatinghttp://www.vehiclehistory.gov/nmvtis_states.htmlstate motor vehicle titling agencies. - Information on automobiles, buses, trucks, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, motor homes, and tractors. NMVTIS may not currently include commercial vehicles if those vehicles are not included in a state's primary database for title records (in some states, those vehicles are managed by a separate state agency), although these records may be added at a later time. - Information on brands applied to vehicles provided by participating state motor vehicle
Re: [MBZ] Back to vacuum lines!
Is an 80 SD a 126? I thought it would be a W116. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 3:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Back to vacuum lines! I could get some pics of the 84 SD tonight, I presume things should be fairly similar. Do you have the 126 repair CDs? That has some semi-useful information in it. --R On 4/15/2010 1:43 PM, Chris N John wrote: Hello helpers! You responded some time ago with diagrams and information about what vac lines (colors) were for and we tried changing the loose hanging ones coming out of the firewall in the engine compartment to see if it would fix some of our problems: The climate control only works on defrost. The cruise controls doesn't work. Anyway, the fix didn't help and the car would not turn off with the key. (Had to use the red stop lever under the hood) So we put it back where it was again. Does anyone have a 1980 300 sd they could take some pics of so we can compare? Ours has been changed so much, prior to our ownership that we are really confused!! Don't even know if the check valves are turned the right way. And again the unconnected green and yellow lines need proper connections. Just don't know where! I think if we can get it right, we can then test and find out if some other repairs need to be done. There is some kind of a ?cutout switch? mounted close by on the firewall that seems to be a safety for the turbo or transmission or something. It appears not to work as it should. Also the tac doesn't work, only once in awhile when it goes crazy and flops around like its possessed. Lots of issues, but we love our car!! Thanks again for help and suggestions. Would really appreciate some photos! Chris ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks
But if you have not changed the oil, that should be a priority. Fortunately, it is something you can do yourself, either by draining, or by using a Wilton special oil sucker. When you send in a parts order to Rusty, add an oil filter. If you are in a bind, and have to get one locally, find a Wix. Don't buy the Mcparts regulars: fram, autolite, STP etc. Best is to always have spare fuel and oil filters from Rusty on hand. Black oil is normal, it'll ALWAYS be like that. 2 seconds after you put in fresh honey colored oil it'll be black as night, nothing to worry about. -Curt Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:30:44 -0400 From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue,now cleaningcrud from tanks Message-ID: k2p446c86e31004150630j42343b63s615e988eb501a...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 9:08 AM, Tim C. bb...@crone.us wrote: The oil is Rolls Royce Sapphire Black, the fuel not far from it. The engine is pretty black too, from the leak. So I'm not even sure if the valve cover is the only leak. EdB ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Back to vacuum lines!
There is a problem. The 1980 300SD, I believe is a 116, not a 126 chassis. Chuck Landenberger used to have a 116 SD. Maybe someone on the list does. The vacuum diagrams should be somewhat similar to a 126, but may be different, especially under the dash. A 1980 Sd would have the Crypsler ACC servo. I am not sure if it has the vacuum valve/switch array for the flaps as a 126 does. I could get some pics of the 84 SD tonight, I presume things should be fairly similar. Do you have the 126 repair CDs? That has some semi-useful information in it. --R On 4/15/2010 1:43 PM, Chris N John wrote: Hello helpers! You responded some time ago with diagrams and information about what vac lines (colors) were for and we tried changing the loose hanging ones coming out of the firewall in the engine compartment to see if it would fix some of our problems: The climate control only works on defrost. The cruise controls doesn't work. Anyway, the fix didn't help and the car would not turn off with the key. (Had to use the red stop lever under the hood) So we put it back where it was again. Does anyone have a 1980 300 sd they could take some pics of so we can compare? Ours has been changed so much, prior to our ownership that we are really confused!! Don't even know if the check valves are turned the right way. And again the unconnected green and yellow lines need proper connections. Just don't know where! I think if we can get it right, we can then test and find out if some other repairs need to be done. There is some kind of a ?cutout switch? mounted close by on the firewall that seems to be a safety for the turbo or transmission or something. It appears not to work as it should. Also the tac doesn't work, only once in awhile when it goes crazy and flops around like its possessed. Lots of issues, but we love our car!! Thanks again for help and suggestions. Would really appreciate some photos! Chris ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Back to vacuum lines!
Oops you got me there. I guess 81 was the 126 --R On 4/15/2010 3:38 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Is an 80 SD a 126? I thought it would be a W116. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 3:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Back to vacuum lines! I could get some pics of the 84 SD tonight, I presume things should be fairly similar. Do you have the 126 repair CDs? That has some semi-useful information in it. --R On 4/15/2010 1:43 PM, Chris N John wrote: Hello helpers! You responded some time ago with diagrams and information about what vac lines (colors) were for and we tried changing the loose hanging ones coming out of the firewall in the engine compartment to see if it would fix some of our problems: The climate control only works on defrost. The cruise controls doesn't work. Anyway, the fix didn't help and the car would not turn off with the key. (Had to use the red stop lever under the hood) So we put it back where it was again. Does anyone have a 1980 300 sd they could take some pics of so we can compare? Ours has been changed so much, prior to our ownership that we are really confused!! Don't even know if the check valves are turned the right way. And again the unconnected green and yellow lines need proper connections. Just don't know where! I think if we can get it right, we can then test and find out if some other repairs need to be done. There is some kind of a ?cutout switch? mounted close by on the firewall that seems to be a safety for the turbo or transmission or something. It appears not to work as it should. Also the tac doesn't work, only once in awhile when it goes crazy and flops around like its possessed. Lots of issues, but we love our car!! Thanks again for help and suggestions. Would really appreciate some photos! Chris ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Back to vacuum lines!
!980 300SD is a W116 Rick Knoble -- From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 2:02 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Back to vacuum lines! I could get some pics of the 84 SD tonight, I presume things should be fairly similar. Do you have the 126 repair CDs? That has some semi-useful information in it. --R On 4/15/2010 1:43 PM, Chris N John wrote: Hello helpers! You responded some time ago with diagrams and information about what vac lines (colors) were for and we tried changing the loose hanging ones coming out of the firewall in the engine compartment to see if it would fix some of our problems: The climate control only works on defrost. The cruise controls doesn't work. Anyway, the fix didn't help and the car would not turn off with the key. (Had to use the red stop lever under the hood) So we put it back where it was again. Does anyone have a 1980 300 sd they could take some pics of so we can compare? Ours has been changed so much, prior to our ownership that we are really confused!! Don't even know if the check valves are turned the right way. And again the unconnected green and yellow lines need proper connections. Just don't know where! I think if we can get it right, we can then test and find out if some other repairs need to be done. There is some kind of a ?cutout switch? mounted close by on the firewall that seems to be a safety for the turbo or transmission or something. It appears not to work as it should. Also the tac doesn't work, only once in awhile when it goes crazy and flops around like its possessed. Lots of issues, but we love our car!! Thanks again for help and suggestions. Would really appreciate some photos! Chris ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Back to vacuum lines!
81-91 IIRC is 126. I never had either one though. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 3:54 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Back to vacuum lines! Oops you got me there. I guess 81 was the 126 --R On 4/15/2010 3:38 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Is an 80 SD a 126? I thought it would be a W116. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 3:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Back to vacuum lines! I could get some pics of the 84 SD tonight, I presume things should be fairly similar. Do you have the 126 repair CDs? That has some semi-useful information in it. --R On 4/15/2010 1:43 PM, Chris N John wrote: Hello helpers! You responded some time ago with diagrams and information about what vac lines (colors) were for and we tried changing the loose hanging ones coming out of the firewall in the engine compartment to see if it would fix some of our problems: The climate control only works on defrost. The cruise controls doesn't work. Anyway, the fix didn't help and the car would not turn off with the key. (Had to use the red stop lever under the hood) So we put it back where it was again. Does anyone have a 1980 300 sd they could take some pics of so we can compare? Ours has been changed so much, prior to our ownership that we are really confused!! Don't even know if the check valves are turned the right way. And again the unconnected green and yellow lines need proper connections. Just don't know where! I think if we can get it right, we can then test and find out if some other repairs need to be done. There is some kind of a ?cutout switch? mounted close by on the firewall that seems to be a safety for the turbo or transmission or something. It appears not to work as it should. Also the tac doesn't work, only once in awhile when it goes crazy and flops around like its possessed. Lots of issues, but we love our car!! Thanks again for help and suggestions. Would really appreciate some photos! Chris ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Outside Lower Door Panels W124
they just pop on and off. LarryT wrote: Howdy - Our '91 300D (W124) has plastic (?) exterior door panels which do an amazing job at fending off rust and dents/dings. I have a small spot of rust just above one of the panels (the panel on the L rear door) and don't want to break anything removing the panel. I need to take the panel off to make sure I get all the rust. The WSM doesn't do a good job describing the removal of the panels. There are screws at the front and rear of the door and I *think* the center part of the panel snaps onto plastic things on the door. I'd like to buy some new plastic keepers in case I break one or more of them. Anyone know how to remove those panels? Is it likely I'll break the holders? I'm off to look at the parts diagram will hopefully find pn's. Thanks! LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.801 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2812 - Release Date: 04/15/10 01:31:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Rusty on vacation or something?
isnt tom there? Rolf wrote: I need parts and hes not around! ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.801 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2812 - Release Date: 04/15/10 01:31:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] KALEB
Do you have a 124 electric seat for sale? ¿Que Mucho? ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Won One: 107 visor tab
I was able to repair the visor tab on the 107. I glued the three pieces together with shoo goo. When it was half dry, I wrapped the whole thing with a strip of Aluminum from a pop can bedded in shoo goo. After the whole mess dried, I got some micro drills at HF and iced a 0.5 mm drill to make 6 small holes that I used to wrap copper wire around portions to hold the whole thing together. While most US drill chucks won't hold a drill under 1/16 inch (0.0625) I found the HF cordless drill would hold the 0.5 mm (0.02) drill. I was impressed as the drill and flashlight cost only $19! I took a chunk of # 12 TTHN wire , then pulled a strand out of it and threaded it though the holes, and pulled it and tied the wire off. The result is not pretty, but it works. I attached a picture taken with a webcam. Not the quality of hursty's watch pictures, but I don't have his equipment either. -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 107 SL Visor Tab.jpg Type: application/octet-stream Size: 8692 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100415/1d3dd32f/attachment.obj ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks
I think oil in mine is black about 2 minutes after starting after an oil change; 'point is it's quick, anyway. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 11:20 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue,now cleaningcrud from tanks Black oil is normal, it'll look like that about 10 minutes after an oil change. Black fuel isn't normal. Get some biocide at a marine good store (West Marine) and get several sets of filters from Rusty (two or three big filters, four or six inline filters). Carry the tools to change both in the car, as well as some filters. Reminds me that I need to check my inline filter, I just changed it and treated the fuel because the filter was filling up with brown sludgy stuff. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Ed Booher Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 9:31 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue,now cleaningcrud from tanks On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 9:08 AM, Tim C. bb...@crone.us wrote: And might not be necessary if you take care of it in time. And no one knows what in time is so sooner is better. :) Rarely, unless you have bad fuel or a bug infection. In the latter case, I think three or four of each is conservative. Well, if I'm seeing what I'm supposed to be seeing, the fuel looks almost as black as the oil. So . that's most likely extremely bad. I'd seek the list wisdom on this sequencing. Seems like maladjusted valves could cause more damage than bad motor mounts? And similarly transmission fluid/filter, unless you are sure this thing was well-maintained up to parking. Turn signal I would do last, of course, if the lamp is still there, not least because one might turn up on ebay for cheap. You should also do bearings I believe, if you don't have maintenance history. I haven't done mine yet but I think they are due every 15k. Similarly rear differential but they may do that with your transmission. Actually, I'm pretty sure well maintained has never entered the same sentence as Ol' Frau. She's been driven pretty hard from what I can see. I'm not an expert, yet, but I just have a feeling that this is the case. I did read in the owner's manual that the transmission needs serviced and a new filter *every 30,000* and the odometer, which is exempted because it's already so high, is at 319,000 and change. I'm very, very afraid to see what the transmission filter looks like. Car was very hard to start again this morning. Fearing for this winter. Valves, glow plugs, fuel leakdown, poor fuel flow, or something more serious. Since you may be dealing with poor flow already (critters, air leak, or tuning) I'd say deal with that and worry about the slow start later, worst case you're cutting a little off the lifetime of the battery if it turns out you have a shorted glow plug or something. You've got a long time until winter. :) The glow plugs are brand new. Just had them put in a couple of weeks ago. The oil is Rolls Royce Sapphire Black, the fuel not far from it. The engine is pretty black too, from the leak. So I'm not even sure if the valve cover is the only leak. They are expensive at first, aren't they? I always forget that part. Enjoy, -Tim They are expensive if the PO didn't care about them, as it seems is my case. But I still feel I got a good deal, so I'm still working it from that angle. EdB -- I've come to your planet on a Class IV Intergalactic Doom Freighter. - Adrian Monk ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] KALEB
what part of the seat do you need? Dieselhead wrote: Do you have a 124 electric seat for sale? ¿Que Mucho? ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.801 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2812 - Release Date: 04/15/10 01:31:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] $250 300SE
Uh = first read, might have to look into that; real close. No = second read, dead engine, never mind. On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 10:30 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: uh no what? Wonko the Sane wrote: No. On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 10:14 PM, Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: Uh ... On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 9:35 PM, Dan Weeks theprofil...@dwx.com wrote: In Des Moines. Oh, Kaleb. Dan http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/1692769018.html ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers. -- Oscar Wilde No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.801 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2810 - Release Date: 04/14/10 01:31:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers. -- Oscar Wilde ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue
On Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:16:41 -0400 Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com wrote: Added a little over a gallon of Rotella and now there is *black* oil on the dipstick. For the newly-initiated-into-diesels, the oil turns pitch black almost immediately after it is changed. Craig ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Won One: 107 visor tab
What, no old microwave sheet metal welded in there somewhere? --R On 4/15/2010 5:49 PM, Dieselhead wrote: I was able to repair the visor tab on the 107. I glued the three pieces together with shoo goo. When it was half dry, I wrapped the whole thing with a strip of Aluminum from a pop can bedded in shoo goo. After the whole mess dried, I got some micro drills at HF and iced a 0.5 mm drill to make 6 small holes that I used to wrap copper wire around portions to hold the whole thing together. While most US drill chucks won't hold a drill under 1/16 inch (0.0625) I found the HF cordless drill would hold the 0.5 mm (0.02) drill. I was impressed as the drill and flashlight cost only $19! I took a chunk of # 12 TTHN wire , then pulled a strand out of it and threaded it though the holes, and pulled it and tied the wire off. The result is not pretty, but it works. I attached a picture taken with a webcam. Not the quality of hursty's watch pictures, but I don't have his equipment either. -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 107 SL Visor Tab.jpg Type: application/octet-stream Size: 8692 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100415/1d3dd32f/attachment.obj ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] $250 300SE
You could find engines cheepcheep down south a ways, get a nice car for cheepcheep. --R On 4/15/2010 10:24 PM, Wonko the Sane wrote: Uh = first read, might have to look into that; real close. No = second read, dead engine, never mind. On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 10:30 AM, Kaleb C. Striplinka...@striplin.netwrote: uh no what? Wonko the Sane wrote: No. On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 10:14 PM, Wonko the Sanedon.b...@gmail.com wrote: Uh ... On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 9:35 PM, Dan Weekstheprofil...@dwx.com wrote: In Des Moines. Oh, Kaleb. Dan http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/1692769018.html ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers. -- Oscar Wilde No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.801 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2810 - Release Date: 04/14/10 01:31:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Won One: 107 visor tab
That _is_ pretty oogly. Will it still 'snap' into place? Looks like you've eliminated the 'dogbone' cross-section, which means it won't stay up in the plastic socket. -- Jim ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue
There is ALWAYS black oil on my dipsticks, and I plan and hope to keep that way. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 10:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue On Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:16:41 -0400 Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com wrote: Added a little over a gallon of Rotella and now there is *black* oil on the dipstick. For the newly-initiated-into-diesels, the oil turns pitch black almost immediately after it is changed. Craig ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Won One: 107 visor tab
nope. too small and it is plastic. To be real the aluminum should have come from a beer can, not a pop can. Since they don't put good beer in cans, I don't have any beer cans. Actually, it was not a pop can, but a club soda can. No HFCS in that! What, no old microwave sheet metal welded in there somewhere? --R On 4/15/2010 5:49 PM, Dieselhead wrote: I was able to repair the visor tab on the 107. I glued the three pieces together with shoo goo. When it was half dry, I wrapped the whole thing with a strip of Aluminum from a pop can bedded in shoo goo. After the whole mess dried, I got some micro drills at HF and iced a 0.5 mm drill to make 6 small holes that I used to wrap copper wire around portions to hold the whole thing together. While most US drill chucks won't hold a drill under 1/16 inch (0.0625) I found the HF cordless drill would hold the 0.5 mm (0.02) drill. I was impressed as the drill and flashlight cost only $19! I took a chunk of # 12 TTHN wire , then pulled a strand out of it and threaded it though the holes, and pulled it and tied the wire off. The result is not pretty, but it works. I attached a picture taken with a webcam. Not the quality of hursty's watch pictures, but I don't have his equipment either. -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 107 SL Visor Tab.jpg Type: application/octet-stream Size: 8692 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100415/1d3dd32f/attachment.obj ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Won One: 107 visor tab
one piece of wire is crossways in the middle to pull the aluminum down and make the cross section thinner there. That does not show in the picture. That _is_ pretty oogly. Will it still 'snap' into place? Looks like you've eliminated the 'dogbone' cross-section, which means it won't stay up in the plastic socket. -- Jim ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks
Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: Black oil is normal, it'll ALWAYS be like that. 2 seconds after you put in fresh honey colored oil it'll be black as night, nothing to worry about. IIRC, a long time ago there was someone on the list who had a toilet-paper bypass filter and he claimed his oil was not black. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Outside Lower Door Panels W124
Thanks Kaleb -- Exactly what I needed to know - I'll remove the 2 screws and use a nylon pry to pop it off. BTW - did you ever find a drivers seat belt for my 91 300D? Ours works, but the handle that plugs into the receiver next to the seat is partly broken. Thanks again - LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 4:58 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Outside Lower Door Panels W124 they just pop on and off. LarryT wrote: Howdy - Our '91 300D (W124) has plastic (?) exterior door panels which do an amazing job at fending off rust and dents/dings. I have a small spot of rust just above one of the panels (the panel on the L rear door) and don't want to break anything removing the panel. I need to take the panel off to make sure I get all the rust. The WSM doesn't do a good job describing the removal of the panels. There are screws at the front and rear of the door and I *think* the center part of the panel snaps onto plastic things on the door. I'd like to buy some new plastic keepers in case I break one or more of them. Anyone know how to remove those panels? Is it likely I'll break the holders? I'm off to look at the parts diagram will hopefully find pn's. Thanks! LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.801 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2812 - Release Date: 04/15/10 01:31:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Vac lines w-116
We have the service manual CD for the W-116. It is some help except it seems there are some variables. Can't decide which way ours should go from the pictures and diagrams. Thought real pics of the same car might be better ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Vac lines w-116
I suspect that a same-vintage 107 or 114/123 would work just about as well. It's not rocket science, the check valves go in only one way, and the yellow lines should end up together on one side of one valve, such that the reservoir is coupled to the door lock system. Everything else coupled upstream of that. Not sure where the second valve goes, nor whether or not the cruise actuator needs access to the vacuum reservoir too. -- Jim ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
