Re: [MBZ] 1987 190D coolant cleaning and flushing question

2005-07-02 Thread 123diesel
I have some notes that I saved from the list some time ago: ...So you mix a 10% solution and then pour it in the radiator. A 10% solution is 1 lb citric acid in 1.2 gallons (1 gallon 25 oz, 5 quarts is probably close enough). A considerably lower concentration of citric acid than recommended

Re: [MBZ] 1987 190D coolant - forgot to sign my post

2005-07-02 Thread 123diesel
Hello list, I have just re-subscribed after being off the list since last summer. (Thanks to Richard Hattaway for pointing me towards the new location.) Sorry for the nameless post-- Richard Murdoch 82 300TDt 82 240D 83 300Dt (parts car, no longer rolling) 79 240D waiting for transplant 75

Re: [MBZ] 123 Ign lock Q

2005-07-06 Thread 123diesel
Loren, I found that I could get a lot of dirt and gunk out of the cylinder just by soaking it. I cleaned up two of them about 18 months ago and they still seem to be better than before. I also used compressed air repeatedly to blow out the dirt and cleaner. Don't remember what I used for