Where are the sunroom drain exits for the 85 300CD?
Many thanks,
Bruce
82 300CD 334kmi 'His'
85 300CD 240kmi 'Hers'
75 240D 202kmi 'Donner'
77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen'
73 220D 'It'
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Bruce
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think I spent that much in 1972 dollars to get an adapter made for a normal
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Rusty,
Although I am quite content paying you a few extra $ for the peace of mind
of a Mann oil filter, if 'Full' makes an air filter for the CA-equipped 85
300CD, I am a ready buyer The OEM air filters are almost $50 now, aren't they?
Bruce
Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
An acquaintance told me he tried it and it worked as claimed.
Bruce
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If this story were true wouldn;t the gas/fuel companies put a bit of Acetone
in for us? Something that would bump mileage by 10% or so would seem to be
a pretty good advertising story - th
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prechambers. I am thinking of grinding down a socket to fit the slotted ri
Back in the early days of WWII a diesel-powered Messerschmidt 109 was captured
by the Allies, and the propulsion assembly was exhibited at engineering schools
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Luther,
My cars will exhibit precisely those symptoms when I get a bad batch of bio,
or if temps go below cloud point.
Thanks,
Bruce
Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
My SD has it's moments of fuel pressure loss. You can be crusing down the
interstate and suddenly fee
Benzers,
The Becker radio on the 82 300CD went dead. Antenna also doesn't move.
Replaced fuses in main box, radio still dead. Found a little fuse or resistor
in the radio power supply line, measures at about 1/2 to 1 ohm. What is it,
and what should its resistance be? What else sho
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My 82 300CD is a turbo and has VIN X00013 so they probably started
production that year.
Bruce
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> Hello List,
>
> Can someone tell me which years the 300CD was sold with the 5 cylinder
> non-turbo motor and which with
Got a VIN key from Rusty just a few weeks ago
Bruce
Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I believe Rusty can get generic ign or
door sets, but the last time I
checked, he was unable to provide keys by VIN or code.
Brian, publish the MB part number and someone can probably determine if i
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One of my kids figured that out the other day. I will do my best to find out
but I suspect I may have to offer something in exchange in case she is 'too
busy right now'...
Cheers,
Bruce
Howard Fulford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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I want to use Windows Media Player to create
Our 85 300CD has Euro lights with some high output bulbs from Daniel [can't
remember last name] Lighting. I thought they were great and was proud of them.
But the long-time Benz gurus here in Seattle have declared them inappropriate
for our area here because of the hills around here. The shar
About smoke reduction with biodiesel, this year's emissions check for the 82
300CD with B100 showed a NINETY PERCENT REDUCTION in opacity versus same car 2
years ago with petro diesel. Same testing center and procedure.
Bruce
82 300CD 334kmi 'His'
85 300CD 240kmi 'Hers'
75 240D 20
Marshall,
It didn't seem to be a problem. Initially there was a slight smudge, kind of
like Rain-X, but it quickly wore off without a trace.
Bruce
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B Dike wrote:
> I sprayed the blades with silicone spray. Really drenched th
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I checked out the 77 240D, nice condition inside and out, repaint, but motor
is frozen solid. Still available, seller will reduce price. Tempting project
car. No affiliation.
Bruce
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If it is the same as 123 unit a pair of channel lock pliers works fine. Did
several that way with them with no problems.
Bruce
"Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What size socket is needed to
remove the fuel tank sending unit? (126).
Before I have taken a chisel and was able
Clay,
I couldn't That's my new 220D project. Checked it out Saturday. Will
likely need a head if not a new motor. He has a near-perfect 69(?) 280SEL
that was already spoken for by some guy in Yakima for $3500. Also has a 84
300SD. He's clearing out his stuff and moving to Arizona
Dieselvolks,
We're contemplating a 220D project. Questions:
1. How does the 0-60 time compare to the 240D?
2. Is there any significant advantage in fuel economy over the 240D?
3. Are there any other major differences between the W115 220D and 240D?
Thanks,
Bruce
82 300CD 33
for squeaky wiper blades?
TIA,
Bruce
82 300CD 334kmi 'His'
85 300CD 240kmi 'Hers'
75 240D 202kmi 'Donner'
77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen'
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350 caught my eye. How fast can those things really go?
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Teenage son has 84 BMW 318i. Stopped because tabs expired, policeman noticed
VIN didn't match plates, threatened impoundment. Son told to park car. I
visited said car, noticed 2 different VINs, one on dash, another on doorpost
(which matched plates)! New tabs successfully obtained, but woul
So I also thought, but when I got a car back from the MB-designated bodyshop
last year they said the new paint formulation could be waxed immediately.
Bruce
Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hans Neureiter wrote:
> Since my new paint job is now a little over a week old I decided t
My coupes are both turbos but I drove a NA coupe once and it actually had
decent performance. I think they may be a bit more reliable and easier to
maintain with better longevity than the turbo. I would expect 29 mpg, not 39.
They are heavy cars after all, the coupes are listed as only 80 lbs
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/car/114428095.html
Bruce
82 300CD 334kmi 'His'
85 300CD 240kmi 'Hers'
75 240D 202kmi 'Donner'
77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen'
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Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Put back the upper hose
> 7. Let engine continue running with various speed.
> keep an eye on the temp gauge.
We're OK up to here. But without a thermostat, coolant
won't be forced to flow through the radiator and wi
Tan,
You must reinstall the thermostat before step 7. The thermostat when fully
open routes coolant to the radiator instead of the bypass.
Bruce
Tan Qu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well, we have a lot good insight here. So
here is what
my plan is:
1. Remove the 2-piece fan shroud
2.
Tan,
Even though the tstat opens it may not be opening enough to block the
bypass. So a new tstat should be installed unless you have measured both the
old tstat travel and the bypass depth, and confirmed that it will close the
bypass. An eroded tstat housing can also cause the same p
Good question, wife and kids ask same. 2 reasons, car has a trailer hitch and
I can put my boat on top. Found a place that will install rebuilt tranny for
$1600 with 3 yr/36000 warranty. I'm on the fence with this.
Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Any
Apologies for soiling the MB list with Ford drivel, but just wanted to see if
anyone has run across this problem: 94 Taurus w/ AXOD auto transmission,
shifts into all gears with a solid clunk, but if car is stopped, need to race
engine hard to make tranny engage, both forward or reverse. O
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Simply add a teen-age driver or two to your family and savor the deep
satisfaction of watching them grow to embrace the functionality, frugality,
and individuality of a vehicle like the 240D.
Cheers,
Bruce
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Jim
Where are you located?
Thanks,
Bruce
Jim Keefe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Well, cosidering selling if there is any interest. About 160K miles,
doesn't start well in cold, runs and shifts OK, vacuum leak renders door
locks inoperative, minor body rough spots, may be worth
Richard,
I went through the same episode a while back. Definitely go with option A.
In my situation it was a case of a worn tumbler and sticky steering lock. It
may take some teasing, but if the new key worked once it will eventually work
one more time. If the tumbler is worn and fussy,
Harry,
The thermostat response is critically calibrated. A fraction of a
millimeter in valve position can make a big difference in coolant flow control.
Bruce
Harry Watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I will replace the T-stat, I am
making up my Rusty order right now. I'll
also tes
I found a nearly identical car last year in Seattle for $600 but wouldn't take
$2500 for it now that all the bugs are worked out. Manual climate control is
wonderful. AC actually works. It's been an absolutely superb daily driver for
6 months now but may hand the keys to one of the kids wh
How old is the battery? May be time for a new one.
LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It has happened every winter since I bought
my '77 240D. Today it happened
again. I jumped into the car at work to make a grocery run for a planned
supper (Mexican Lasagna, by the way), pre-glowed, pre-glow l
Kaleb,
Do you have a Ebay store?
Between Bites,
Bruce
"Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Anybody out there? Am I the
only one working on thanksgiving? Yes,
while the wife is cooking Im stuck in front of the computer getting
parts ready for ebay.
--
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Isn't that the 'everybody does it' excuse?
David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: B Dike wrote:
> It's not beautiful if the expansion of palm oil production for biodiesel is
> one of the leading causes of rainforest destruction in south-east Asia.
>
http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=mg18825265.400&feedId=online-news_rss20
New Scientist has a similar article, no overt political leaning.
David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Rich Thomas wrote:
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Brian,
I replaced the motor myself in my 82 300CD with a used engine. It runs
great. The motor cost me $600 including shipping plus about $300 investment in
tools, including an engine crane. No regrets, actually was a fun project.
Figure a couple weeks downtime to do in your spare time
Tires
Wiper blades
Windshield and rear window seals
Radio antenna grommet
Breather hoses
Turbo oil return line seal
Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: help me compile a list of the rubber
suspension/hoses/belts/etc parts that
will probably need replacing when they deteriorate
Luther,
Here's what I would do: First I would remove the valve cover and drip oil
over all the cams and rocker arms. I read this in a MB manual somewhere. Then
I would run the starter with the GP relay disconnected until the oil pressure
needle started to rise. Then I would fire it up
We took the 85 300CD to the San Juans for the weekend, perfect time to visit,
no traffic, wonderful scenery, no ferry wait, etc. Car ran great there and
back at XX MPH with a fresh M1 change and B50. On the return trip I settled
back in the drivers seat and twiddled the cruise control which ha
Todd,
Where are you located? If you are in the Seattle area, you and I could fix
every one of these things in an afternoon after a modest parts order to Rusty
and a quick stop at the Benz Friendz used parts warehouse. You can fix the odo
with Crazy Glue - I did 2 of them myself.
BT
Mike,
Yes, in fact you can adjust toe-in yourself much more accurately than any
shop equipment. It requires a little knowledge of basic trigonometry but it
works every time and is very simple. Simply drive to a lonely flat section of
road where you can park the car on the edge of the
I drove a 2CV to school as a kid. Great mileage but
not good in snow because of low clearance and the pan
below the engine would ride up over the snow and leave
the wheels high and dry. But a couple kids could lift
the car up and move it. The door windows were hinged
and opened by flipping them
gt;>oil (I have not tried it with HOT, duh!!!). But hey, it accomplished
>>the task, right?
>>
>>--R
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>>B Dike wrote:
>>
>>
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>>>Hot oil causes drain line to collapse. Shop Vac hose
>>>collapses. Oil sprays into ShopVac canister. Oil in
Hot oil causes drain line to collapse. Shop Vac hose
collapses. Oil sprays into ShopVac canister. Oil in
shop vac hose leaks all over garage floor afterward.
BUT
Not a single solitary drop of oil remains in oil sump.
Around here we call this success.
Cheers,
Bruce
Bruce
82 300CD 334kmi 'H
Because of the Fundamental Law of Diesels: Power = Noise X Smoke
B. ;-)
Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
BillR wrote:
> For you guys who know this stuff go easy on me - it's my first day. My
> 'new' engine was quite a concern to me as is smoked so much on startup - a
> bluish smoke th
My teens want me to get a W116. They think it is an awesome car.
"Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84
"Clatter and spew smoke"?? They had better not be talking about our cars!
OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Fuel economy story in the NYT -- --
Mileage will be better if you choose a smaller, four-cylinder engine
rather than the more powerful, heavier and thirstier V-6 or V-8
version. And the
Rusty will ship you the exact set of tie rods you need
for your car and they will fit perfectly and cost less
than NAPA. In fact, if you are clueless and stubborn
enough to try to order the wrong tierod combination,
he will get more stubborn and insist that you order
the correct tierods that will
The power for the alternator field coils travels
through the dash charging light bulb filament. A
burned out bulb will disable the alternator. In the
case of my 77 240D, when I replaced the bulb, some
dash lights came back on, and others turned off!
Bruce
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Tom,
You can do it from above but ramps make it easier.
Just a couple of long bolts and spacers. Jiggle it
around to get both bolts back in.
Bruce
--- Tom Scordato <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Has anyone changed out an alternator on a 1981 240D?
>
> Need some advise or some war stories on
In addition to being superb daily drivers, MB diesels
are an excellent car for teens...
--- "Gabriel S." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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>
> On 10/27/05, B Dike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > It m
It may not be quite as bad as it looks. It will
certainly lengthen the time required to come up to
operating temp, which will increase engine wear; the
question is how much. On the other hand, it may well
reduce, or eliminate, as he claims, overtemp episodes
by increasing the flow rate through th
The list is acting strange again (postings dated one
day ahead in the future?)...didn't know if this got
posted...
--- B Dike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The 85 300CD is fogging up inside again. The
> evaporator drain hoses may be clogged. Would
> someone
> be so kin
The 85 300CD is fogging up inside again. The
evaporator drain hoses may be clogged. Would someone
be so kind as to remind me where they are routed and
where they exit?
Thanks,
Bruce
82 300CD 334kmi 'His'
85 300CD 236kmi 'Hers'
75 240D 194kmi 'Donner'
77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen'
> economically feasible.
>
> Mike
> - Original Message -
> From: "B Dike" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 2:31 AM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] dieselvolk swarm soyb
lk at Costco
> having any impact on the worldwide svo supply...
>
>
>
> Where did you get your data about how much svo the
> country could produce?
>
>
>
> The one good thing I could possibly see happening is
> some upward pressure on the price of svo
Don,
A modest amount of SVO will not harm your car but long
term SVO use can cause severe engine damage due to
combustion deposits and byproducts including epoxies,
corrosives, and carbon compounds. These deposits
affect injector spray patterns, piston rings, and
other mechanical components. Bio
Biovolks,
Speaking as an ardent WVO biodiesel advocate, hearing
about large scale vegoil use for diesel fuel troubles
me. Vegoil is intended first and foremost for food,
not vehicle fuel. If the entire available cropland in
the US were converted to vegoil production, it would
satisfy less than o
Bob,
It sounds like the one or both check valves have been
flipped around or failed. One admits air in from the
brake booster, the other exits it out to the air
cleaner. Easy to test...if you don't mind a little
taste of M1...
Cheers,
Bruce
--- Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Okay.
Bob,
The torque for the center bolt is 9 Nm or about 6.7
ftlb.
Thanks,
Bruce
--- B Dike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Bob,
>
> It is higher (11 NM?), but I need to check. This nut
> must never come loose. You have to clean out the
> threaded portion of the cam with br
Bob,
It is higher (11 NM?), but I need to check. This nut
must never come loose. You have to clean out the
threaded portion of the cam with brake cleaner and let
it dry, then apply loctite. I will have to get back to
you later today with the numbers.
Bruce
--- Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wr
Bob,
I found the sheet:
Torque for diaphragm cover screws is 2.5 - 4.5 Nm or
22 - 40 inch-pounds, equivalent to 1.8 - 3.3 ft lbs.
It is well below the useful range of typical torque
wrenches. This is a moderate screwdriver hand torque,
certainly not full strength screwdriver for someone
who is a
Bob,
The torque values for the diaphragm cover are *VERY*
small! They are listed in inch-pounds, not foot
pounds. I don't recall the actuals, but it is not
even hard hand-tight. Too much torque will cause the
cover to act like a cookie cutter on the rubber
diaphragm. Use the supplied loctite t
I'm guessing it
> may more likely be the B2 band that broke, not the
> piston.
>
> Barry
>
> -Original Message-
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> Dike
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Daughter needs a car. It might be worthwhile if it's
only a B2 piston...is there a simple way to check?
Bruce
Bruce
82 300CD 333kmi 'His'
85 300CD 234kmi 'Hers'
75 240D 185kmi 'Theirs' (Back in Commission)
77 240D 199kmi 'The Brown Car'
I am more concerned with battery life and reliabilty
instead of off-the-shelf CCA. I have had many high
CCA rated batteries fail suddenly at the most
inconvenient time, leaving me or family members
stranded in awkward or isolated places. I have
gravitated exclusively to DieHards because they last
It worked! I replaced the bulb and now the alternator
is generating current.
David, you are a scholar and and a gentleman!
Is this a great list or what?
Thanks,
Bruce
--- David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> B Dike wrote:
> >I tried another alternator for the
Thanks David. The alternator light is dead. I will
try another bulb in case that is the problem.
Thanks,
Bruce
--- David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> B Dike wrote:
> >I tried another alternator for the 77 240D and it
> >doesn't generate current eithe
I tried another alternator for the 77 240D and it
doesn't generate current either. There is no magnetic
effect around the alternater when the car is running
making me suspicious that there may not be power to
the field coils. The two big wires have 12V but the
small blue wire is dead. I would hat
We have 2 turbos and and 2 NA diesels, all running
well. I think I might prefer the NA as simpler, more
drivable, and more maintainable cars for daily
driving. The increased fuel economy just might be
coloring my opinion. On the other hand, the turbos
are clear winners for long trips.
Bruce
All,
Anyone know of a source for alternator diodes (or rectifiers or whatever they
are) for a W123 77 240D?
Thanks,
Bruce
Bruce
82 300CD 333kmi 'His'
85 300CD 234kmi 'Hers'
75 240D 185kmi 'Theirs' (Back in Commission)
77 240D 199kmi 'The Brown Car'
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My 85 123 can generate all sorts of weird whistles, screechs and shrieks from
leaks in the manifold gasket. Under acceleration the 617 turbo pumps 2 or more
cubic feet of air per second at 15 psi. If the manifold gasket leaks even a
tiny bit, the motor becomes a giant reed pipe organ. The man
Yes, the brushes looked fine, just like those in the
picture Marshall posted.
B.
--- "G.E." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> did you pull the VR and make sure it's not just worn
> out brushes?
>
> isildur
>
> On Tue, 27 Sep 2005, B Dike wrote:
>
> &
I think I found the problem. The alternator isn't
generating any current. The barcode label on it says
"World Class Remanufacturing". Thanks all for the
help.
Bruce
--- Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> B Dike wrote:
> > All,
> >
> > M
TYPO - The W123 feels heavier than the W115, not vice
versa.
--- B Dike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Gentlemen,
>
> An auto 240D is not necessarily slow. Our 75 (W115)
> isn't head-snapping fast, but is easily quick enough
> to maneuver and stay ahead of traffic.
Gentlemen,
An auto 240D is not necessarily slow. Our 75 (W115)
isn't head-snapping fast, but is easily quick enough
to maneuver and stay ahead of traffic. It has a great
crisp motor and tranny. It seems to be geared low,
not sure, but it definitely feels nimble and
responsive.
On the other han
That's correct Marshall. The climate controls are
manual in this car - 77 240D.
Also, I didn't see any mention in the thread about a
voltage regulator...any way to isolate and test it?
Thanks,
Bruce
--- Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Mitch Haley wrote:
> > Craig McCluskey wrote
All,
My 77 240D battery is draining every couple days. It
occurs with a couple different good batteries, so it's
either the charging system or a current drain. Is
there a simple way to check the alternater and voltage
regulator? I only have a small multimeter.
Thanks,
Bruce
Bruce
82 300CD 33
I would echo Marshall's remarks on biodiesel price and
quality. One must exercise prudence and good
judgement with biodiesel purchasing as one would with
any other expensive product. My personal experience
is that the price and quality of local petrodiesel
varies even more than biodiesel. One r
Donald,
I would start with a tank or two of B25 (25% Bio),
either from the pump if available or estimate it
yourself. You will get a lot of benefit of bio while
monitoring things. If your car digests it ok, then
try a partial tank of 100% bio. Keep an eye out for
black stuff in your prefilter a
Diesel Experts,
While debugging the bio fuel problem on the 77 240D I
noticed that someone installed a Racor 'Water
Separator' on the fuel supply line. It mounts on the
fender wall and the label says 'empty water daily'.
Anybody know anything about this gadget? It was
filled with algae so I dis
Dieselers,
Our daily driver fleet of 4 diesels has been running
on commercial B20 mix for 6 months with zero problems.
For the last month or so I been testing some 100% WVO
based biodiesel in the 77 240D. The stuff is
processed by a local hobbyist/activist from used
restaurant oil. It runs supe
You can
> change them for the parallel type GPs and not have
> to contend with the
> slow glowing of the old series GPs.
>
> Darrell
>
> B Dike wrote:
>
> > Volks,
> >
> > The 77 240D is starting stubbornly on cool
> mornings
> > now, but I'
Volks,
The 77 240D is starting stubbornly on cool mornings
now, but I'm sure it is because at least one GP is
bad. The GP light doesn't come on at all, and I
really ought to do something, but... Is there a GP
timer in the relay and if so, how long is it supposed
stay on? I want to make sure I k
Have the car tested at the Renton test center off
I-405. they know how to test diesels. Sit in the car
yourself and make sure you carefully set the throttle
during the idle test. Some guys put a block under the
throttle pedal. Do not use the Bellevue emission
testing center, they hate diesels.
Christopher,
The W115 is indeed a fun car! Our W115 240D is way
faster than our W123 240D, and it drives nicer.
Bruce
--- Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I know these threads get tiring, but I am still in
> my
> first year of "dieseling" and I recall from this
> past
> winter t
Saw a splendid 300SD today. Incredibly contemporary
lines. The teens were awestruck. Could the W116
possibly be the pinnacle of Mercedes diesel models?
Bruce
--- Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Check out this site -
>
> http://www.mb-w116-club.de/bilderbuch.htm
Dieselers,
With so many postings on ACC troubles, I thought I'd
offer some suggestion on how I deal with ACC problems
on my 123s. The ACCs on both of my cars misbehave but
problems can be minimized with a few simple
procedures:
1. Always select Defrost mode first after you start
the car. Always.
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> B Dike wrote:
> > On the other hand, a
> > gasser has much less compression, and compression
> > power loss is proportional with throttle setting
> due
> > to their intake air butterfly.
>
> Backwards. Sucking a vacuum
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