You need to develop a "feel" for how much adjustment is needed to change the
gap by a thousandth or two. You can only measure the gap with the jam nut
tight so it's: measure, loosen, tweak, tighten, and measure again; then
repeat until it's in spec. After a the first few valves you should be
Didn't realize it was the same car Thanks.
Allan
Rick Knoble via Mercedes writes:
> That was one you posted a while back. It was listed at $1200, and he spent
> some money having some joker "fix" it, and apparently they didn't. I would've
> bought it, but the driver's seat is trashed,
That was one you posted a while back. It was listed at $1200, and he spent some
money having some joker "fix" it, and apparently they didn't. I would've bought
it, but the driver's seat is trashed, and the map pockets behind the seats are
broken to bits. The reluctor rings are a PITA job, from
What Curt said - -
I set the valves every spring and fall on the OM615, 616, and 617 engines.
I never bent the wrenches, just used them straight, though I can see that
it would have been a bit easier if I had. Of course, I had been setting
valves on VW's for years before that, as well as MGs,
I heard they get 45 mpg all day long.
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 7:06 PM OK Don via Mercedes
wrote:
> It's a classic, entry level MB with a cult following - of course you need
> to save it! They don't make them anymore, remember?
>
> On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 5:07 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
Never driven in the sun.
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 5:07 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> AC, engine and transmission good! Inspected by two mechanics! ABS light
> n for reluctor (magnetic) rings need replacement! $1850 !Price is firm!
> Runs fine! This is a mechanic
I bought a 2L container of almond cooking oil from Costo 6 months ago.
Never seen the stuff before or since. It has excellent cooking properties
and is completely tasteless.
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 3:57 PM greg via Mercedes
wrote:
>
> Funny that you mention cooking oil! The most recent EVOO I
Anyone know if the tire pressure sensors/senders in the wheels are
standard across manufacturers? My tire shop has a little poster about
replacing them, and the ones on my Volvo are dead, leading to annoying
warnings on the dashboard message display. So I was wondering if the
ones the shop sells
Yes. Valve cover gasket is cheap insurance
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021, 10:42 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Curt Raymond via Mercedes writes:
>
> > You only need a set of feeler gauges, a reasonable set of wrenches and
> > a screwdriver.
Curt Raymond via Mercedes writes:
> You only need a set of feeler gauges, a reasonable set of wrenches and
> a screwdriver. $20-$30 at Harbor Freight would get you all the
> tools. I know they sell special wrenches but I don't think they're
> needed on a 240D.
I've never done them on a 240D.
Yes valve adjustment is critical on OM 616 & OM 617 engines. I figure every
10k miles.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021, 10:18 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Valves are absolutely something you can do yourself on a 240D. I've only
> done them
Valves are absolutely something you can do yourself on a 240D. I've only done
them once but I was struck by 2 things:
1. It was much easier than I expected. I planned on 2 hours, I think it took 1
and it would go faster the more I did it.2. The car started and ran MUCH better
and quieter after
I commuted about 100k miles in my 78 240D auto. I called it a middle lane
car. 75-80 was just right for I 95 commuting.. got between 28-30 MPG. Not
sure i ever ran it @ 87.5 MPH as Curt says.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021, 6:01 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
It’s definitely not coolant/antifreeze I have the nose for that.
Donald H. Snook
> On Jan 24, 2021, at 6:25 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
>
> A little hard to start and white smoke could be a glow plug. Or leaky
> valves.
> Anything that keeps the temperatures in one or more cylinders down below
A little hard to start and white smoke could be a glow plug. Or leaky valves.
Anything that keeps the temperatures in one or more cylinders down below
ignition temperature when the fuel is squirted in. Clouds of unburned vaporized
fuel are white-ish, and smell like diesel. White smoke that
It's a classic, entry level MB with a cult following - of course you need
to save it! They don't make them anymore, remember?
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 5:07 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> You do know the floor is rusted out?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jan
The gauge sender is often glommed up after years of crud in the tank. It’s an
easy fix that I’ve written up several times. You can do this with a pair of big
channelocks, you don’t have to have a 36mm socket.
Here’s the archive of it:
Hard starting could be some tight valves.
White/blue smoke is unburned fuel, could be some injectors are still
dirty dispite the purge. Drive it for a few weeks with some more Italian
tuneups, Techron additive in the fuel. Check the air filter and intake
for any mouse nests or general filth etc.
You do know the floor is rusted out?
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> On Jan 24, 2021, at 5:01 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Got this 82 240D home. Bought it with a bad transmission. It has rust
> around one or the jack points and around the back window, which is the most
>
Thats a pretty good price. I ought to consider a bucket to have at camp. I've
been running "Traveler" brand 15w40 in the 1952 Farmall Super M for some years
now. Change it every other year if it needs it or not. The machine only does
maybe 20-30 hours of running a year.
If I manage to find a
New fuel filters and some diesel purge / Italian tune ups should be in your
future. On the flat a 4spd manual 240D should make 87.5mph. They don't strain,
they're governor limited, the engine just won't turn any faster.
Best fuel economy I ever turned in in something like 100,000 miles across
On 2021-01-24 17:17, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
Just noticed that it's a salvage title. Maybe more damage than photos
show, or prior accident history.
My ML came with a Michigan clean title.
The Copart sticker on the windshield said Farmer's Insurance
Comprehensive. It also had a broken
I did a diesel purge with the kit from Kent (Mercedes Source). It worked very
well. I thought. At first, it was spewing out a lot of white smoke. About
halfway through it smoothed out and had no smoke. None.
I took it on a drive. It is still a little slow. I’m thinking valves are out of
Just noticed that it's a salvage title. Maybe more damage than photos
show, or prior accident history.
Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes writes:
> Horrible color combo but that would be ok for a utilitarian vehicle for $2500
>
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
>
>> On Jan 24, 2021, at 5:09 PM, Allan
Horrible color combo but that would be ok for a utilitarian vehicle for $2500
--FT
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> On Jan 24, 2021, at 5:09 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/la-grange-r320-cdi-mercedes/7266815445.html
>
> Allan
>
>
Interesting paint job
Get the tranny, er, transmission sorted and flip it to the faecesbook boys.
They think insane prices for 123s are ok
--FT
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> On Jan 24, 2021, at 5:01 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Got this 82 240D home. Bought it with a bad
https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/la-grange-r320-cdi-mercedes/7266815445.html
Allan
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AC, engine and transmission good! Inspected by two mechanics! ABS light
n for reluctor (magnetic) rings need replacement! $1850 !Price is firm!
Runs fine! This is a mechanic special If you do not have a mechanic
or cannot do repairs please do not reply and ask a lot of questions!
Please
Pretty low miles and looks nice but price seems like a reach?
I used to live in Lockport, IL. Southwest Chicagoland. Road salt heavily
used in this region. I'd be worried about corrosion if it was driven in
the wintertime.
That could be a decent deal for $2500 if you aren't afraid of the nannies
--FT
On 1/24/21 4:44 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
All electronic work; Heated seats and steering wheel; New air ride
compressor; New abs brake pump replaced by dealer; Almost new tires.
Windshield cracked on
I wonder if the engine is kakked
--FT
On 1/24/21 4:45 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/westfield-car/7266142477.html
Allan
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All electronic work; Heated seats and steering wheel; New air ride
compressor; New abs brake pump replaced by dealer; Almost new tires.
Windshield cracked on passengers side; Has a intermittent battery
warning; Also a intermittent suspension warning. Air suspension works I
think it's the senser
greg via Mercedes writes:
> Funny that you mention cooking oil! The most recent EVOO I got from
> Costco is Italian Olive Oil that has a DOP certification. The quality
> and flavor is noticeably better than their previous oils. It has a
> distinctly fresher, fruity, peppery flavor. I also notice
Funny that you mention cooking oil! The most recent EVOO I got from Costco
is Italian Olive Oil that has a DOP certification. The quality and flavor
is noticeably better than their previous oils. It has a distinctly
fresher, fruity, peppery flavor. I also notice that the Vinaigrette
dressing I
Singapore I believe. They have several oils on the various MB approval lists.
The previous version of this oil the T600 was on the list, I think this one is
as well.
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> On Jan 24, 2021, at 2:04 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>
>
> Sino = Chinese. Made in China?
>
>> On
Sino = Chinese. Made in China?
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 12:47 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> This is what I’m running in everything except my m112 cars. Had a VOA done
> and it’s great. Just as good on paper if not better than Rotella T6. It
> just dropped to
Nope - just stopped counting while driving a steady 70, about 50 miles from
snook's house.
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 12:41 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> On 2021-01-24 12:27, OK Don via Mercedes wrote:
>
> > Strange - the odometer in the 300D 2.5T I bought from you
On 2021-01-24 12:27, OK Don via Mercedes wrote:
Strange - the odometer in the 300D 2.5T I bought from you died on the
trip
home as well - seems to be a trend.
Coincidence, or you guys are resetting the trip meter as you go down the
freeway after a fillup?
GP's affect cold starting. Valves, when they first become too
tight, also only affect cold starting. (If they get tight enough
it'll affect running, and can result in burned valves.) GP's,
the parallel kind, should measure about 0.7 ohms when cold.
It's easy to do from the GP relay plug. You
The glow plugs only affect starting, then they turn off - they have no
impact to power delivery. If it starts in the cold, they are fine.
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 11:51 AM Donald Snook via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> I’m wondering about the glow plugs too. Isn’t there a way to
Don’t bother with a diesel purge, your highway drive was better for it than
any purge!
Valve adjustment is critical.
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 12:51 PM Donald Snook via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Jim wrote:
>
> “Even my W115 200D would maintain 85mph floored on the flats.
>
Jim wrote:
“Even my W115 200D would maintain 85mph floored on the flats.
Eventually. If your 240D can't do that, it's not dialed in right. The
Albatross (240D) had real problems at first, but that's because
somebody dicked with the throttle linkages to the point where it
would not reach full
This is what I’m running in everything except my m112 cars. Had a VOA done and
it’s great. Just as good on paper if not better than Rotella T6. It just
dropped to $39 so I bought 12 jugs of it to stock up.
That's a feature of a KlebCar™.
-D
> On Jan 24, 2021, at 12:27 PM, OK Don via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 9:53 AM Donald Snook via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> I did check the mileage. I had to guess a little based on mileage traveled
>> on my GPS
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 9:53 AM Donald Snook via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>
> I did check the mileage. I had to guess a little based on mileage traveled
> on my GPS because the odometer quit. My calculations are probably pretty
> close. 27.5 mpg.
>
Strange - the odometer in
> Does the injector linkage hit the stop on the pump when the pedal is at the
> floor?
The Albatross' stop adjustment on the pump was way off. I looked at it and the
other two 300D engines that I had accessible to me, and made it look more like
those. Good enough at that point.
-- Jim
Bingo: throttle linkage issues are very common and rob power. That would be
the first check. Does the injector linkage hit the stop on the pump when the
pedal is at the floor?
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
Jan 24, 2021 11:10:04 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes :
> Even my W115 200D would maintain
RDU is like 20-30min depending on traffic, or just drive down, it's not
that far
--FT
On 1/24/21 10:24 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
Nearest airport?
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 10:12 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
Right next to Chapel LiberHill where
Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
I saw the gasser and the diesel types were on sale but I can’t recall ever
doing them in my Costco.
I know one of the five biggest oil distributors in the country.
SuperTech (wally), Kirkland, MobilOne, Quaker State Gold, he says it's
essentially identical
I agree, if you had it floored most of the time something is wrong. While
they’re not fast, they should easily get up to highway speed to the point
that you have to back off unless you encounter a steep hill. Keeping the
pedal down will bring you to 85-90mph pretty easily.
Start with linkage,
In a 240D, not too much to worry about with today's speed limits.
Petal to the medal unless you seem to be going faster than everybody else.
Fuel up every five hours.
And pray the oil pressure gauge doesn't drop to zero.
Too bad about that Italian tune-up the car didn't get.
Didn't Klebbie check
I saw the gasser and the diesel types were on sale but I can’t recall ever
doing them in my Costco.
Bob R
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> On Jan 24, 2021, at 9:13 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Apparently it is made by one of the two? producers of synthetic oil base,
> Warren? or
https://www.quora.com/How-does-Kirkland-full-synthetic-compare-to-Mobil-1
On 1/24/21 10:53 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
During the mysterious time when Zuckerberg signed everybody off of Facebook the
other day, it seems that my Gmail crashed as well and I never did see any
response to
Right on, put the pedal down and leave it there.
Curt
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On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 8:50 AM, Dwight Giles via
Mercedes wrote: Good news is you don't jave to worry
about speeding in a 240D.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sat, Jan 23, 2021, 11:59 PM OK Don via
Apparently it is made by one of the two? producers of synthetic oil
base, Warren? or something like that. Every review I have seen says it
is good stuff.
--FT
On 1/24/21 11:02 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
Would that be Kirkland cooking oil from Costco?
Kirkland is their "house brand
Even my W115 200D would maintain 85mph floored on the flats.
Eventually. If your 240D can't do that, it's not dialed in right. The
Albatross (240D) had real problems at first, but that's because
somebody dicked with the throttle linkages to the point where it
would not reach full throttle.
Would that be Kirkland cooking oil from Costco?
Kirkland is their "house brand name", and since I never saw your original
post, I'm only guessing.
Fill me in on some details please.
[btw, welcome back from the great tech purge]
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 8:53 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
During the mysterious time when Zuckerberg signed everybody off of Facebook the
other day, it seems that my Gmail crashed as well and I never did see any
response to the questions on the Kirkland oil. Who makes it, is it good, do we
have any empirical data on this brew?
Bob R
Sent from my
Kaleb wrote:
> How far have you made it? Noting has flown apart yet? I kind of miss that
> car actually. I do need to get a 240D going for myself to drive.
>
I made it all the way home. I stopped a couple times to take a break and tried
to figure out instrument cluster and fuse issue.
His Esteemed Attorney-ness Donald Snook, Dabbler in Those Auto von Bavaria &
Detroit Luxury.
Bob R
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> On Jan 24, 2021, at 8:31 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Esquire Snookie
>
> --FT
>
>> On 1/24/21 10:25 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> I
Esquire Snookie
--FT
On 1/24/21 10:25 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
I thought we called him Snookie.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 24, 2021, at 9:25 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
wrote:
I assume so. His friends call him that but we can call him Sir Donald.
On Sun, Jan 24,
They’re not cheap:
000 542 41 25 - around $75.00 at a discount dealer.
-D
> On Jan 24, 2021, at 10:01 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> If you have to ask you probably can't afford it.
>
> On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 10:00 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Nearest airport?
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 10:12 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Right next to Chapel LiberHill where the daughter unit lives
>
> --FT
>
> On 1/24/21 10:09 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
> > That will go fast. Where is Carrboro?
> >
> > On Sun, Jan 24,
I thought we called him Snookie.
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> On Jan 24, 2021, at 9:25 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I assume so. His friends call him that but we can call him Sir Donald.
>
>> On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 10:15 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
>>
I assume so. His friends call him that but we can call him Sir Donald.
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 10:15 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Who’s snookie? Donald Snook?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jan 23, 2021, at 8:34 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
>
Who’s snookie? Donald Snook?
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jan 23, 2021, at 8:34 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> You live such an exciting life.
>
> Bob T
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jan 23, 2021, at 5:53 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>> I will get pics then
Right next to Chapel LiberHill where the daughter unit lives
--FT
On 1/24/21 10:09 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
That will go fast. Where is Carrboro?
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 9:54 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
That will go fast. Where is Carrboro?
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 9:54 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/carrboro-2008-mercedes-benz-ml320-cdi/7266971978.html
>
> --
> --FT
>
>
> ___
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What a deal!
https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/kings-bay-2000-mercedes-c280-for-1200/7266459544.html
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It gets a B- because of the color. Otherwise, a C+.
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 10:01 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> and this one looks nice
>
>
> https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/wilmington-classic-1988-mercedes-300/7266640523.html
>
> --
> --FT
>
>
>
If you have to ask you probably can't afford it.
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 10:00 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> How much are they? It’s unbelievable they are available again.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jan 24, 2021, at 8:01 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
and this one looks nice
https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/wilmington-classic-1988-mercedes-300/7266640523.html
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How much are they? It’s unbelievable they are available again.
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> On Jan 24, 2021, at 8:01 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> As mentioned, it's the rheostat. You can wiggle it back and forth
> carefully for several minutes and you might get lucky and get the
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That was a funny video, though.
-D
> On Jan 24, 2021, at 6:31 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> More appropriately, I love the wife and enjoy spending time with her.
>
> Perry Mason is another good one with lots of cool old cars in it. Perry was a
> Ford man to begin with, then he
There are many variants of this type. I am also a SNAG so there's nothing
wrong with it
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021, 6:32 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
> More appropriately, I love the wife and enjoy spending time with her.
>
> Perry Mason is another good one with lots of cool old cars in it.
As mentioned, it's the rheostat. You can wiggle it back and forth
carefully for several minutes and you might get lucky and get the lights to
come on a bit. The real fix is to take it apart and clean the contacts
well. If the resistive coil inside has come out of its place in the
ceramic body,
Good news is you don't jave to worry about speeding in a 240D.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sat, Jan 23, 2021, 11:59 PM OK Don via Mercedes
wrote:
> I think the issue is that he's on the road now, and would like to know how
> fast he's going and how much fuel he has while driving at night.
More appropriately, I love the wife and enjoy spending time with her.
Perry Mason is another good one with lots of cool old cars in it. Perry was a
Ford man to begin with, then he switched to Caddies, I think.
-D
>>> On Jan 23, 2021, at 2:00 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
>>> wrote:
>>>
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