Re: [MBZ] 18V dewalt batteries REVIVING

This is the video with the "How to" revive dead nicads with a cheepchinee programmable charger. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FORZQtnNz8 (bosch) Same guy converting Bosch drill to Li ion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W3-M50uE8w Zapping nicads to revive:

Re: [MBZ] 124 HEADLIGHT WIRES

Where do you buy the replacement? Flaps? or does it have to be a specialty shop? (stern) or does FCP, autohaus, etc MB parts houses carry them? Or are you saying to buy the one from the stealer? (bend over) Thanks for the fast reply and good info! Peter Frederick via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 124 HEADLIGHT WIRES

Yes, don't use the OEM sockets, buy a replacement, they are both common and cheap. They are much heavier than the OEM and the wires are as well. Did that on the "new" 300D, had been replaced but twisted together and not soldered, so they got hot and burned the wires again. The factory

Re: [MBZ] 18V dewalt batteries

I would guess interstate would want 75 to 125 per battery pack to put new cells in. Battery + may be a little less. I'm guessing buying new dewalt batteries would be cheaper. The new battery packs for $20 (link in prior post)I bought are less than the cost of new cells. (see previous post,

[MBZ] 124 HEADLIGHT WIRES

About a year ago, I salvaged new wires out of a junker to replace the melted plug on the right headlight of the 124 300D (1987) Now, the "new" wire is burned again. I know this is a common problem, but has anyone found other solutions for a more permanent fix. I know herr Stern will sell

Re: [MBZ] 18V dewalt batteries

I picked up a Dewalt recip saw a few weeks ago. It had a battery that worked but not enough power to do the job I needed at one time. I found some used batteries on FleaBay that work. I could have picked up Chinee fresh ones for around $30 ea. If you have a Batteries + (plus) store, you

Re: [MBZ] In praise of ATE brakes

Now that I know the trick, i will move faster next time. The second front took maybe 15 min and the second rear, maybe an hour. It first rear probably took 2.5 and killed 4, between taking breaks before and after youboob sessions and trying to figure out the boot stuck to the puck. (Going

Re: [MBZ] W210 Headlight Assembly

Here is a good place to start: from car-part.com 1998 Headlight Assembly Mercedes E ClassLH CLEAR000A 0156$25 actualJake's Auto Parts USA-MI(Detroit) 313-368-5253 Probably another $25 to ship, I I think the upull I went to last spring charged me $50 for the right one

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW doesn't like buying back stripped TDIs

Yup the guy is a dirtbag alright. VW should disqualify him from the buyback. period. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2016, at 9:23 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don't care if stripping the car meets the letter of the buyback it's a > dirtbag move and

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW doesn't like buying back stripped TDIs

Two wrongs don't make a right...but three lefts do. Waiting to see what the Touareg offer is. They are buying back the older ones, but not the newer ones. On Dec 23, 2016 11:30 AM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: Someone else's moral failings don't make additional

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of not starting

Gee, you guys must "pump" to hard. I have two 617s that I've had for 20 + years. One has had the pump replaced with the new style while the other still has the original white, screw down pump. I always tightened the screw pump carefully and tight enough to be secure and sealed. The one just

Re: [MBZ] W210 Headlight Assembly

thanks for checking. Bob R On Mon, Dec 26, 2016 at 11:19 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I thought I had both, but I only found the left side. It is complete with > lower body trim.As I recall the right one was missing the lower body > trim. > > Try

Re: [MBZ] In praise of ATE brakes

Gotta do the brakes on the Golf this week, same deal on the rear brakes (it's the screw type parking brake that causes the issue, but you don't have the drum brake parking brake to deal with). Not really looking forward to it, but it's gotta be done. First major thing on the Golf since I

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of not starting

Well it is possible he does need the lift pump, if the valves are bad on that car. But the kit for the lift pump is only about $12. I had to spend about that much again for the special size metric socket, and you need a couple orings not in the kit. When the transfer pump crapped out on the

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of not starting

naaa, that is the whole transfer pump. Try this one. http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pn.aspx?sku=11925393-2447010038=1976%20Mercedes%20240D%20123.123=Bosch_source=google_medium=nonpaid_campaign=froogleSKU_Mercedes=CNSP9bWIk9ECFUMvgQod898AMg $12 to $14, depending on source. googs search:

Re: [MBZ] 18V dewalt batteries

I've played with NiMH AA and AAA batteries. The thing to look for is ULD (ultra low discharge) which you'll find in all eneloops and the Amazon basics all the best of which are made in Japan. Can't help you with anything else. I looked into replacing the cells in my 24v impact wrench but found

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of not starting

You don't need the whole lift pump, just the the primer pump that screws into the top of the lift pump Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 26, 2016, at 5:09 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > $328.11 !! > > This looks like the one on the car

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of not starting

On Mon, 26 Dec 2016 18:09:12 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > > $328.11 !! > > This looks like the one on the car > http://www.autohausaz.com/pn/0440017998 That's the entire lift pump. You want only the hand primer, which is the black cylinder

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of not starting

$328.11 !! This looks like the one on the car http://www.autohausaz.com/pn/0440017998 --R On 12/26/16 5:31 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: +! for starters. You may have other problems, but start here. I think i found the best deal at autohaus AZ. At least check their

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of not starting

+! for starters. You may have other problems, but start here. I think i found the best deal at autohaus AZ. At least check their shipped price. Peter Frederick via Mercedes December 26, 2016 at 2:32 PM Lift pump is shot, it has a leather seal, and it's

[MBZ] In praise of ATE brakes

Had to change out the new ceramic pads on the dogde van. That thing eats pads, at least ceramic ones. In 85k miles, I think I have changed front pads 3 times and rotors twice. Somehow this time I got metallic pads in place of ceramic. I will try them. They can't be worse! This time I

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of not starting

Importecautoparts.com for fcpeuro Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 26, 2016, at 4:21 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > OK will order one tomorrow. Who is our favorite vendor these days? Can Poos > source on cheepcheep or should I contact Northlake (where we

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of not starting

OK will order one tomorrow. Who is our favorite vendor these days? Can Poos source on cheepcheep or should I contact Northlake (where we bought the ML, maybe that counts for something?), or that place Kleb gets stuff from now? --R On 12/26/16 4:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 18V dewalt batteries

Or DEWALT DCA2203C has 2 new 2 Ah li-ion batteries, charger and adapter for the older tools. Probably the way to go. $150 Ouch! The problem with the Li-ion batteries with the 18V (old style) post top is that they can be put in the nicad charger, and apparently using the wrong charger

Re: [MBZ] OT Win7 is a PITA

Do you have automatic updates turned on? Some updates have to be rebooted to install. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of not starting

Bingo. Listen to them and install the new style foolproof primer pump. BTDT. On Mon, Dec 26, 2016 at 4:17 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > Can you send a picture? It sounds like the old type which has to be > screwed closed when done pumping or you can get air leaking in. >

Re: [MBZ] 18V dewalt batteries

Huh! Go figger! Looks like I can use the new batteries with an adapter on the old tools, or buy the Li-Ion burning batteries for the old tools only! Thanks Rick! I have not seen these in the stores yet. I wanted to go see the dewalt demo when they were around in the summer, but missed

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of not starting

Can you send a picture? It sounds like the old type which has to be screwed closed when done pumping or you can get air leaking in. The alternator sounds like the bearings are worn and loose letting the fan hit body. Take the belts off and see if you can wiggle the shaft around. If you can

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of not starting

Ffloyd. It sounds as if you have a leaky primer pump. White plastic top that must be unscrewed to use. Those almost always leak fuel out, let air in and cause hard starting. Replace with a new RED top bosch, direct replacement, no (un) screwing around and no leaks. Valves may need attention

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of not starting

Lift pump is shot, it has a leather seal, and it's leaking air in. Replace with the new style "thumb" pump, it's internally sealed with o- rings and will not leak air. The old one will leak air even if screwed down when the seal fails. Pretty sure it failed last time the filters were

Re: [MBZ] 18V dewalt batteries

>Maybe  >someone will make an adapter to use the >burning Li-ion "20V" batteries  >(that are actually 18V) to the older tools. ‎http://www.dewalt.com/products/accessories/batteries-and-chargers/batteries/18v-to-20v-adapter/dca1820

Re: [MBZ] 18V dewalt batteries

i picked dewalt because of the immense popularity and availability of other equipment that uses one battery set. I had the $20 HF drill, but it is set up to ruin batteries. I made them last 2-3 years, so figgered I had my money's worth. I now own 3 drills 2 saws and 3 impact wrenches, and 3

[MBZ] Speaking of not starting

So the other night (Christmas eve) I had to drive up to Sparkleburg and fetch the girl because her 300SD was not starting. I had a coupla hours to kill while she finished work so I fooled around with it in the dark. She got a new battery as the old one was getting a bit weak. I put the

Re: [MBZ] Free Chilton's Repair Manuals

I think I've got that same Chilton's... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 26, 2016 at 11:28 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Boxing Day giveaway. Cleaning out the last bits of my automotive literature collection. Anyone  use a Chilton's

[MBZ] OT Win7 is a PITA

I have Winders 7 running in Parallels on my iMac to run some programs I use with my CNC machine. One of them I use to create designs. So I have this program running, then I come back to it the next day and it has been closed and I lose a bunch of formatting stuff with a design (the program

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

Turn key on, go to engine compartment, wait for a minute and you will hear glow plug relay kick off. Very simple. If you have fuel bubbling out of the loose lines this is not your problem. Start by seeing if glow plug relay is clicking on and off. If not, replace it. Sent from my iPhone > On

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

You made my day! Larry On 12/26/2016 1:54 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: You won't have to accept my offer. IMHO that car is bullet proof. My 90 had 268k on it & got 30mpg. All original engine & tranny. I am betting not catastrophic. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic

Re: [MBZ] 18V dewalt batteries

Things may have changed, but when I needed battery service they gave me reconditioned ones. I know they are supposed to be the same but I found they don't last very long. LarryT On 12/26/2016 1:38 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: You can do that, but you might also want to think about

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

I know Roger - actually I agree completely about the newer gizmos.I have been wanting to get my wife something for a while - this 300D has 290K on it although the engine seems very strong. I hope I can get it going again. But finding a MB diesel is very hard! They are either too new and

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

You won't have to accept my offer. IMHO that car is bullet proof. My 90 had 268k on it & got 30mpg. All original engine & tranny. I am betting not catastrophic. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Dec 26, 2016 1:46 PM, "Larry Turner via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] Free Chilton's Repair Manuals

Joined my 88 Jimmy Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Dec 26, 2016 1:37 PM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" wrote: > I probably have that one too for my 87 Blazer that has gone to the great > knacker in the sky, or China. > > --FT > > On 12/26/16

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

While waiting for my wife to get home I thought I'd try bleeding the fuel lines but it's going to have to wait for my wife to get here. I loosened all 5 and cranked it over & I have fuel leaking through the loose fittings but cannot tell if it is flowing or bubbling, so I'm not sure the air

Re: [MBZ] 18V dewalt batteries

You can do that, but you might also want to think about buying some Ridgids from Home Depot, supposedly they have a "lifetime" guarantee on batteries. MIne are still going well after 2 or 3 years, so have not needed to try the guarantee, but there it is. --FT On 12/26/16 1:35 PM, Curley

Re: [MBZ] Free Chilton's Repair Manuals

I probably have that one too for my 87 Blazer that has gone to the great knacker in the sky, or China. --FT On 12/26/16 11:56 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: 1988-90. I had it for my 88 Jimmy. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4matic Wickford RI On Mon, Dec 26, 2016 at 11:39 AM,

[MBZ] 18V dewalt batteries

Has anyone replaced the cells in the 18 volt Dewalt tool batteries? These are the older ones, not the newer, small, "20 volt" Li-Ion. I think mine have NiCad. I think Curt one day expounded on the different niCads available and which ones self discharge the worst, or which ones to buy. I

Re: [MBZ] W210 Headlight Assembly

I thought I had both, but I only found the left side. It is complete with lower body trim.As I recall the right one was missing the lower body trim. Try car-part.com Do a nationwide search, then find the lowest price sellers with prices. That page will have a * to denote it. Then

Re: [MBZ] W210 Headlight Assembly

Lemme check. I think I have both sides. get right back to ya. Bob Rentfro via Mercedes December 26, 2016 at 11:58 AM Anyone have a good W210 passenger side headlight assembly I can buy? If not, what is a good, reasonably priced source for one? It doesn't rain

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

Sorry Larry, notice I did say I was "just joking". Hope you resolve your problem. I've wanted a newer model but can't seem to get past all the "new stuff" on models beyond 1985, and diesels that require extra gizmos in order to work properly. Good luck and best wishes, Roger Roger Hale

[MBZ] W210 Headlight Assembly

Anyone have a good W210 passenger side headlight assembly I can buy? If not, what is a good, reasonably priced source for one? It doesn't rain much here in the AZ, but the 23rd and the 24th were very rainy and damp. Today, I noticed water standing behind the lens in both lights on the passenger

Re: [MBZ] Free Chilton's Repair Manuals

1988-90. I had it for my 88 Jimmy. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4matic Wickford RI On Mon, Dec 26, 2016 at 11:39 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What years on the Suburban? Mine is a 2000. I have the one for the late > 90s trucks. > > --R > > > > On

Re: [MBZ] Free Chilton's Repair Manuals

What years on the Suburban? Mine is a 2000. I have the one for the late 90s trucks. --R On 12/26/16 11:28 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Boxing Day giveaway. Cleaning out the last bits of my automotive literature collection. Anyone use a Chilton's Chevrolet? GMC Trucks? Covers

[MBZ] Free Chilton's Repair Manuals

Boxing Day giveaway. Cleaning out the last bits of my automotive literature collection. Anyone use a Chilton's Chevrolet? GMC Trucks? Covers Jimmys and Blazers; also Suburban. Free for shipping. And the esoterica prize-I even pay the shipping for anyone admitting to having one. Chilton's repair

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

Thanks Curley!! On 12/26/2016 10:21 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Basics: 0. put the charger on the battery to recharge/maintain it during a lot of cranking. 1. Crack the fuel line(s) then crank to make sure you have fuel delivery. About 720º degrees rotation on the crank

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

Thanks Roger! That was an offer to buy me a new engine wasn't it? ;-) LarryT On 12/26/2016 10:20 AM, rogerhga--- via Mercedes wrote: Larry, Just go ahead and drop in a new engine. By the time the guys on this list finish recommending parts and fixes, you'll be close to a new engine price

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

No, New Glow Plugs and NO Dash Light when in pre start ign switch position or when cranking. New relay time? (BTW, I seem to recall a fuse under the relay - is there any possibility it is bad? Yes, I know, I am grasping at straws...) Thanks Mitch I will hook up the Battery charger, etc. as

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

Yes, the harness appeared to be perfect. So far no wiring problems anywhere except for one short headlight harness which was replaced. Well, I will certainly bleed the lines as you suggest but feel there is another deeper problem - since the dash light is not coming on for pre-glow I assume

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

No biodegradable harness issues on those cars. That was not till 94-95 Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 26, 2016, at 9:01 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > So you may have fixed the GP issue while causing an air lock issue? > Crack loose all the injector lines at

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

Works on engines up through OM61x. There is no primer pump on OM60x engines like Larry's Darren Marshall via Mercedes December 26, 2016 at 9:13 AM Assuming you tried bleeding with the hand primer? Darren -- Co-Founder http://doejo.com

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

No hand primer. While smoke means you have fuel, it's not igniting. The fuse in the relay is a strip fuse, and they are prone to cracking. Check for continuity across the fuse. relay will operate normally with a bad fuse but the GP get no juice. This may or may not set the diagnostics

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

Basics: 0. put the charger on the battery to recharge/maintain it during a lot of cranking. 1. Crack the fuel line(s) then crank to make sure you have fuel delivery. About 720º degrees rotation on the crank should be enough. If you need to bleed the system, more cranking is needed. 2.

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

Larry, Just go ahead and drop in a new engine. By the time the guys on this list finish recommending parts and fixes, you'll be close to a new engine price :- Just joking guys, notice the smiley faces. Best Wishes and Happy New Year, Roger Roger Hale Dinnerware Classics, Inc. Monroe,

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

124 2.5t doesn't have hand primer like the 0M 61x? Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Dec 26, 2016 10:13 AM, "Darren Marshall via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Assuming you tried bleeding with the hand primer? > > Darren > > -- > Co-Founder >

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

Assuming you tried bleeding with the hand primer? Darren -- Co-Founder http://doejo.com > On Dec 26, 2016, at 8:51 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thanks Mitch, > > Yes, it has a block heater although it has always started without using the > heater in

[MBZ] Odd, non car relayed issue

or the last coupke of years I have read my MB List info using the Comcast email system as opposed to my default Mozilla Thunderbird email system. After some troubleshooting with someone from the list I finally just decided to read my MB posts on Comcast. Now, for no apparent reason, Tbird

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

With the new glow plugs and a charged battery, does the light come on for less than 30 seconds, and the relay shut off in a minute or so? If so, you're probably OK electrically. I'd plug in the block heater and battery charger, do some glow plug diagnostics after an hour on the charger, and

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

So you may have fixed the GP issue while causing an air lock issue? Crack loose all the injector lines at the injectors, have the wife keep cranking (fully charged battery) and tighten them up when they start to leak fuel? The 124.128 had biodegradable wiring IIRC. Was your GP harness in perfect

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

Thanks Mitch, Yes, it has a block heater although it has always started without using the heater in temps down to 15F or so.Actually, I don't recall ever using the heater . Hopefully it is complete and operational. Not sure if there are any AC outlets at the hospital and don't know

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

No. i probably didn't explain the chronology very well. 1,. Tried to start it - had to crank excessively to get it to finally start - . 2. After excessive cranking it started running very rough - exactly like it would be when 1 or 2 GPs go dead.. (After your question about the dash light

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

Does it start if you plug in the block heater? More to the point, does it have a block heater? That might get her to work while you order parts, but if she can't plug in at the office it might not get her home. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

Thanks Mitch, I will check the electrics as you suggested but all the symptoms point to a dead GP Relay. This is my wife's daily driver - she is ready to retire and not in the mood for thinking about spending money on another car - but she needs to get another ~3 months out of this car.

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

That usually indicates bad plugs but who knows. It's all pretty simple, have someone turn the key on while you touch the relay and see if you hear/feel it click on or not. Heck you should be able to hear it click on and off from the drivers seat. If it does not then the relay is bad. If it does

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

Check for voltage to the plugs. If you've got that, unplug the glow plug harness and check for current draw from each plug. A dead relay, bad fuse etc would leave you glowless. A dead plug or two shouldn't stop the car from starting when it's barely freezing weather but it won't idle smoothly

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

I give you 500 USD for it Larry. I miss my 90 300D. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Dec 25, 2016 7:46 PM, "Larry Turner via Mercedes" wrote: > Tried to do some last minute shopping Thursday and she wouldn't fire up > without some very

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

tried it again and nothing - this time I noticed the Dash GP Light is not coming on at all but I know it used to. I haven't been the primary driver lately so I haven't been watching the dash lights.. When I finally got it started (when this first started) I do recall the dash light being on