On Apr 3, 2006, at 7:37 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
Yeah its a 2.2l 5spd. I was a bit ahead of myself saying 40mpg, it
was more like 38.
-Curt
A slight miscalculation just like this caused my car to sputter.
Luckily I was in front of the only supermarket in our town. I went in
and boug
On Apr 2, 2006, at 5:28 PM, Rick Knoble wrote:
'cuz diesels don't have carbs
Yabbut they have an air intake. You don't want to just dump a huge
amount of water in, bring it up a little at a time at about 1500-1700
rpm. I have used my pressure sprayer with variable nozzle.
Kinda
On Apr 2, 2006, at 2:04 PM, archer wrote:
As I understand it, the water temperature is the guideline when
going up a
mountain grade under full load. If the water temperature is gradually
raised to the same value while driving in flat country, wouldn't the
combustion chamber temperature be th
On Apr 2, 2006, at 1:34 PM, Rick Knoble wrote:
I remember this trick for gas cars, pouring water into the
carburetor. I
didn't realize you could do it with diesels too.
Why not?
Kinda wondered about the
effect on the turbo...
Rick Knoble
You guys worry abou
On Apr 2, 2006, at 11:35 AM, archer wrote:
I once suggested putting just enough cardboard in front of the
radiator to
hold the water temperature, and thereby the engine temperature, at a
specific value while driving in flat country at a given speed.
Bad idea, real bad but it is your
On Mar 13, 2006, at 3:46 AM, michael smith wrote:
If anybody needs I have a set of used front brake calipers for the
same car as well as 2 new right calipers, new rear brake pads, spare
starter, alternator, radiators for 450SEL and 280SE, tons of
interior parts and rims...300D and 300SD injecto
On Apr 2, 2006, at 9:33 AM, Mitch Haley wrote:
I'm thinking a 190D holds something like that.
190E 2.3-16 is more like 19 gal, I'm wondering if
there's any good reason not to use it when I stick
the turbo engine in that chassis. 5 sp tranny, turbo
2.5, 2.65 rear end, 19 gallon tank, might add u
On Apr 2, 2006, at 6:06 AM, Zoltan Finks wrote:
how - with Italian-ness in mind - do I know when to shift?
There are littl marks on the face of your speedo. 1= top oft of
first, 2= top of second, 3= top of third. Shift before these points.
You really can't over-rev if the governor is fun
On Apr 1, 2006, at 6:25 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
For the cars that accepted both the Chrysler and VDO ACC systems
(107 & 123 but what else?)
116s
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Apr 1, 2006, at 6:07 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
which is a more important element of the Italian Tune-up: the
RPMs or
the acceleration?
Revving out on flat ground won't do a lot. The engine needs to be
under load at higher revs not actually able to run up against the
governor. This is wh
On Apr 1, 2006, at 5:55 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
Last week when I thought I'd run it out of fuel it took 14gal so
I'm thinking I've finally gotten to around 40mpg.
I believe the tanks hold 14.5gal so you kinda did run out. Is yours
a 2.2 5spd? We had a 1984 that got high 30s and up to 41m
On Apr 1, 2006, at 3:06 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
Anyway my questions are:
Is there an adjustment on the linkage under the cowl?
Is this a relay problem?
Has anyone else BTDT?
TIA.
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
If it parks in the
On Apr 1, 2006, at 10:42 AM, Bob DuPuy wrote:
Johny!
I thought it was you that recomended Hylomar. I went to their web
site, which product do you recomend for head gaskets? Do you have any
additional wisdom to share, as to application? I can't afford to screw
the pooch on this one.
Thanks,
Bo
On Apr 1, 2006, at 12:39 AM, David Brodbeck wrote:
I'd just add that there's an excellent documentary about meth here:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/meth/view/
Worth the time, it is a real eye-opener.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Apr 1, 2006, at 9:01 AM, Bob DuPuy wrote:
I'm doing another OM603 head today, actually putting a decent 350SDL
head on a 300SDL. In the past I've always put the gasket on dry, but
this time I'm considering using a sealer like Permatex copper spray on
the head side. There are a few pits aroun
On Apr 1, 2006, at 8:16 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
bet the 2.5 drives really nice then
It does. You can notice the lack of a turbo when pulling long hills
but other than that no complaints. If you hit the hills really moving
(at illegal speeds) its barely noticeable.
Right now I'm
On Apr 1, 2006, at 1:33 AM, Joe Knight wrote:
All's just peachy, Johnny B. Seems I remember your presence being
missed for a while before I went futilely foraging for greener
pastures. Glad you're back as well.
So, the grass is not greener on the other side of the fence, eh? Its
been bus
On Mar 31, 2006, at 11:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
It sure seems more peppy around town that I Though it would, and
cruises
down the highway well also. ITs turning darn near 4k though going
around 75
2.2s are like that.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 31, 2006, at 11:53 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
when you are ready to sell your 190, let me know.
John Berryman wrote:
I'm not sure we'll all live that long. cathy will squeeze the last
breaths out of it before she's ready to let it go. That'll change
when s
On Mar 31, 2006, at 11:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
well for instance, I have one sitting here that was in a 240D I
believe,
so it says k=1425, that means that its calibrated for a 4.25 rear end
OK. I'll look for those markings.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 31, 2006, at 11:20 PM, redghost wrote:
I learned that if I want anything, I have to be first in the door.
Got
a CD stereo and some other junk today. Really makes the mezkins mad
when the white guy is there waiting for the car. Keeps them under
control until I walk away. May have to
On Mar 31, 2006, at 7:27 PM, Marshall Booth wrote:
The rear of a 190D 2.5 automatic is a 3.07. My 190D 2.0 doesn't have a
tach either. A tach cost more.
Marshall
Thank-you.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 31, 2006, at 2:43 PM, Harry Watkins wrote:
I was the one that told Johnny B about Kaleb's site. When he
didn't answer
my email about a ball joint tool, I emailed you and got the info.
Then,
many moons later he returned from his vacation with Katrina and
answered my
old email and
On Mar 31, 2006, at 2:05 PM, Marshall Booth wrote:
Johnny B. Try this. Calculate how far off the speedometer is at 60 mph
(say it reads 67 mph). Take the speedometer out and find where the
needle comes to rest (you will usually have to move it to the other
side
of the stop peg as most properl
On Mar 31, 2006, at 1:27 PM, Marshall Booth wrote:
190D 2.0 with a 3.23 rear
uses a different speedometer than my 190D 2.2s with 3.42 rears, my
190D
2.5 with a 3.07 rear or my 190D 2.5t with a 2.65 rear. The
transmissions
are ALL interchangeable and the odometer and speedometer will read
d
On Mar 31, 2006, at 12:04 PM, Zoltan Finks wrote:
Has anyone successfully jumped across the dash-light dimmer in
order to get
their dash lights to work (and just stay on full brightness)? I'm not
feeling inclined to try to remove and replace or fix it at this time.
Brian
Sure. In the case
On Mar 31, 2006, at 11:46 AM, Joe Knight wrote:
joe (yeah, I'm back)
___
Joe,
How's everything? I've been wondering about you lately. I found
Kalebs new list accidently when a member of the mbz.org forums e-
mailed me privately with some questions. Gla
On Mar 31, 2006, at 10:13 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
No, the speedo has to be calibrated to whatever rear end is in the
car,
has nothing to do with the tranny. On the back of the speedo will
be a
sticker that will say k=, like k=1255, that is the rear end that
that particular speedo
On Mar 31, 2006, at 10:11 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
It looked like the sway bar bushings needed to be replaced, the tie
rids
etc looked good. Not sure about the back links though. Tire pressure
is good. The fan Im talking about is the one mounted to the
waterpump,
with the electric c
On Mar 30, 2006, at 11:33 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
Gotta be slow too with that gas engine and automatic. Not slow in
a fun
slushbox-240D screaming-banshee clouds-of-carbon-smoke way,
either. Why did
people go to the trouble of bringing cars over here that you
couldn't get
any other wa
On Mar 30, 2006, at 10:48 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
I don't get it. The 300TD turbodiesel is the best Mercedes ever
manufactured so why would anyone want a 123T with a gasoline engine
that will need at least a valve job in <200K miles?
Its for the rest of the world that does not t
On Mar 30, 2006, at 9:37 PM, OK Don wrote:
Isn't that a George Carlin quote?
Its a question I asked out of curiosity. I suppose he could have too.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 30, 2006, at 8:02 PM, hue wong wrote:
SO now I am wondering what could be cuasing that
louder then think it should be clanking? Could it be
the injectors?
Yes, it can be many other things too.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 30, 2006, at 7:43 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
When they convert a euro car to US, its very likely when they replaced
the speedo its not matched to the rear end. Almost EVERY euro I have
seen the speedo does not read correct.
John Berryman wrote:
I still believe the error is in the
On Mar 30, 2006, at 7:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Now just need to get up to speed on these little things. There
seems to
be some play in the front sway bar like the braket thing on each
end is
not tight with the body, yet the bolt seems tight. Think its
giving me
a clunk a little b
On Mar 30, 2006, at 3:03 PM, Donald Snook wrote:
That is what my car has on it now, and I would like to upgrade to
the 8
hole wheels that you can buy on Tire rack. If I were to get the new
wheels they cost $400. Got an offer for my wheels. They look
clean and
presentable. I just like th
On Mar 30, 2006, at 1:42 PM, Brian Chase wrote:
Yes! That seems a very reasonable solution! What gets me is that in
my Saab, the ignition is down there. Yeah it's nice to be
different, but the junk that can fall into there... The kicker is
that my dealer-installed sunroof drips slightly an
On Mar 30, 2006, at 10:17 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote:
$75.00 for a 3 piece set of Genuine MB wrenches.
Grab 'em up boys Its about the same price of 1 hour labor.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 30, 2006, at 10:22 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Fixing to swap out the radiator on my 190D and then need to get the
pepto out of the tranny. My thinking is I will drain the pan and
converter, fill back up with fresh fluid, , run it for a little bit.
Drain pan and repeat until fluid is g
On Mar 30, 2006, at 11:52 AM, Marshall Booth wrote:
The VIN number is a US VIN number. I expect it was built to US
specs for
European delivery - VERY common thru the mid '80. Many/most gray
market
cars had to have the speedometer and the headlights converted to US
standards in the early/mid
On Mar 30, 2006, at 10:01 AM, Craig McCluskey wrote:
You open the refrigerator door and see everything else standing
there with
their hands up and the sour cream holding a pistol, robbing them at
gunpoint.
Craig
That's bad.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 30, 2006, at 1:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
those are EXPENSIVE when you can find them. I happen to have at
least 3
sets but am saving them for some special occasion. They usually sell
for close to $400 a set.
Rare? They are the typical 15" wheels that came after the venerable
One of my buddies wants 4 15-hole alloys for a 1986 420SEL. He wants
to mount his Summer tires on them so if anyone has a set in
presentable condition.. How much $$ shipped to 12814?
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 30, 2006, at 8:35 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I wonder if there is a way to search *these* emails as before with
a "search archive" form ? If not that would be a very handy
enhancement.
Dan Elliott
Spotlight in Mac OS X Tiger does this. it would be handier if I
saved all mess
On Mar 30, 2006, at 7:38 AM, Mitch Haley wrote:
Maybe Johnny B wants another 190D after his wife
claims the 2.0?
We have a 2.5 NA. I did look it over thinking all the goodies would
be there to convert ours or another, possibly throwing a 5spd into
the mix. This particular car is really
On Mar 30, 2006, at 7:42 AM, Trampas wrote:
I am currently working on making a 300SDL out of a 500SEL and an
OM617, thus
I was thinking about intercooling and anything else that would make
the car
actually move. My goal is to have a commuter car which gets 25MPG
and can
get onto I-40 duri
On Mar 30, 2006, at 7:14 AM, Levi Smith wrote:
Is the idea that being bent they'll clear the injector lines and
therefore allow more movement?
Levi
Yes, clearance is the reason they are shaped like that. I use the
Hazet set, made specifically for the purpose. They cost somewhere in
the
On Mar 30, 2006, at 2:36 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
That's a good name for it. Although other sticky colloids and
suspensions
can be almost as bad, e.g. sour cream. DO NOT ASK how I know! ;)
Alex Chamberlain
How does one know when sour cream has gone bad?
Johnny B.
I Mac There
On Mar 30, 2006, at 2:19 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:
The thing about the Pepsi syndrome vs switches in horizontal
locations is that the goo has no place to go once it gets in
there. That's why I usually just take 'em out and clean them
out thoroughly.
-- Jim
Skins like those used to protect keyb
On Mar 30, 2006, at 2:01 AM, John Ervine wrote:
You thunk right. The 350SD and both longbody variants, however,
were North
American market only.
They drive on the correct side of the road over there just like our
Limey friends don't they?
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 29, 2006, at 11:41 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
300SD's are all US cars.
I thought some went to Japan as well.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 29, 2006, at 11:20 PM, Sunil Hari wrote:
What's wrong with the car? Can it really be a grey-market car if
the gauges
are all in English units?
Sure, grey market cars need to be federalized and speedo is one of
many items that get changed. There are exemptions for age and such, I
On Mar 29, 2006, at 2:57 PM, Dave M. wrote:
Photos of the
one I need are on mh website, courtesy of Aaron.
:-)
-dm
URL?
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 29, 2006, at 10:07 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
For shipping computers we've got some ridgid plastic and metal
cases that have 3" of foam around the computer.
One time I swear UPS drove over the box with a truck, the
computer came back trapezoidial. The box was totally crushed. I
grabb
On Mar 28, 2006, at 11:48 PM, Dave M. wrote:
Hi all,
I got to do some testing of intake air temps and EGT's on a recent
trip. Some details are posted here, along with a couple of photos of
my newly installed gauges:
http://buymbparts.com/forum/showthread.php?t=475&page=2
Given the claims by
On Mar 28, 2006, at 10:30 PM, LT Don wrote:
I ship FedEx Ground from my office for free.
Uh.. I hope your boss doesn't mind you doing so. People lose
their jobs over petty theft quite frequently.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 28, 2006, at 10:05 PM, hue wong wrote:
So I need a bunch of parts and tools and such for the
spring maintence on the desiel. I've heard mention of
this mysterious "rusty" who has all parts...
Does anyone have his website? I'd like to place an
order...
Thanks all!
Have a good look
On Mar 28, 2006, at 10:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
BZT, WRONG. I ship doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers etc that way
and
they NEVER arrive damaged. When I have tried to ship them some other
way that bare, they arrive damaged at least 50% of the time.
OK how's this? YMMV.
Jo
On Mar 28, 2006, at 6:28 PM, Richard Hattaway wrote:
Of course in this situation, I take no responsibility other than to
refund the purchaser's cost of product ($0), minus any shipping and
trouble they went to. (c:
Richard
Salisbury NC
Richard,
Where is Salisbury located in NC? I could us
On Mar 28, 2006, at 3:59 PM, Loren Faeth wrote:
They tend to beat them up less if they are unwrapped. There is some
twisted psychology at play there, but i don't know what. The current
thinking is to just put a label on it and send it. That is not just
Kaleb's idea. If it is wrapped, they m
On Mar 28, 2006, at 9:54 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
As long as the glass is not installed in it all you do is slap a lable
on it and have DHL/fedex come and pick it up.
That's the lazy man's way. It would get some damage for sure that
way and it is doubtful that freight insurance would
On Mar 27, 2006, at 7:27 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
Bar fight?
Bob Rentfro
77 300D 151K
Litchfield Park, AZ
No. Its a long story. I was put in the hospital by 5 idiots in a
case of mistaken identity, many years ago. That's all I care to
discuss about the incident.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefor
On Mar 27, 2006, at 9:23 AM, Dave Wakin wrote:
Not sure what else to check - maybe the PS Filter? I figured I
would change
that and the fluid and go from there, but I am not sure I am
looking at the
right peice in the puzzle.
Thanks in advance,
Dave Wakin
Changing the fluid and filter
On Mar 26, 2006, at 5:03 PM, Dave M. wrote:
Joe Knight just picked up a set for his E-code lights and
reported that he was definitely impressed with the difference from
stock bulbs.
:-)
-Dave M.
How's ole Joe these days?
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 26, 2006, at 2:45 PM, Marshall Booth wrote:
Just how much oil are you using? How many qt in how many miles?
Marshall
Its an absurd amount,IIRC 1 qt/250-300mi.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 26, 2006, at 1:37 PM, redghost wrote:
She was also considering an audi TT. Does anyone
care to offer some advice?
Bob DuPuy
Give her what she wants. If she's anything like my Wife, she
deserves it and more.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 26, 2006, at 1:11 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Howdy -
While familarizing myself with my new 300D I discovered what
appears to be
an open vacuum line. It's black and starts on what I believe is
the fuel
shut-off valve on the side of the IP. The black tube s
On Mar 26, 2006, at 1:39 AM, Mitch Haley wrote:
I had a '78 (or was it '76?) Lebaron SE with 360/727 and T-tops,
does that count?
(this was when the Cordoba and Lebaron were basically the same car)
Not big enough. I'm talking land yacht here. Actually, I'm not
talking at all. Just came f
On Mar 26, 2006, at 9:39 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:
It's what seems to work best at eliminating that nasty air bubble
in the head. Make sure you install the thermostat correctly with
the air bleed hole (or jiggle valve) up.
-- Jim
I pull the temp sensor, its pretty high up toward the front of th
On Mar 26, 2006, at 8:06 AM, Levi Smith wrote:
I was wondering if someone who lives in a colder area could confirm
for
me whether or not something around the vintage of my 83' 300D should
maintain temps even in winter?
Yes.
I.e. as I recall last summer I saw temps staying around 8
On Mar 26, 2006, at 6:39 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
Guess I should've looked at that link before posting. I've never
seen one
of those early LeBarons with the woody sides, only the later, more
aerodynamic restyle. And I thought the latter was ugly!
Alex Chamberlain
When I mentioned e
On Mar 26, 2006, at 1:30 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:
The trouble, of course, is that they're giving him
lemonade, and he wants lemons! (A metaphor's no
good unless you can torture it and make it squeal!)
-- Jim
He'll have to reverse engineer it.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 26, 2006, at 1:00 AM, Jeff Zedic wrote:
Johnny,
Right after sending I remembered DSL.
I KNOW he'll have the real thing not that blue tinty rice burner shit.
Jeff Zedic
Plus he knows more than the average bulb seller.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 26, 2006, at 12:53 AM, kevin kraly wrote:
I sure do have good luck finding good parts cars, but terrible
luck finding ones that actually run and drive!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
If they give you lemons, make lemonade.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 26, 2006, at 12:07 AM, Craig McCluskey wrote:
Did they ever make a K car into a convertible?
Craig
Sure, the LeBaron. What a bad joke in comparison to early LeBarons.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 25, 2006, at 11:54 PM, John Ervine wrote:
I have the same bulbs now in the wagon, and they are very, very
nice. However,
I still plan to install relays and some nice 100/90s. Both the
300TD and the
240D will be getting an alternator upgrade as part of that deal.
--
John L. Ervine
On Mar 25, 2006, at 7:00 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Now, to find some mountains in Central Va.
;-)
Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway?
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 25, 2006, at 5:21 PM, Bob DuPuy wrote:
I'm going to try to sneak a real dent puller past the
condensor and go for it. I bet the bolt snaps.
Bob
Why not get a hardened bolt instead of breaking the one you have and
creating more work than necessary? Chains are not expensive, I woul
On Mar 25, 2006, at 3:32 PM, Jeff Zedic wrote:
I was interested in going slightly overwattage and wanted to get some
relays to put inline. Does anyone have a link to a write-up for wiring
these?
Also, what are the latest/greatest H4those Sylvania White star or
something like that??
Thanks
On Mar 25, 2006, at 1:45 PM, Rick Knoble wrote:
Yeah, I was on yahell lists before. I was not particularly
impressed. This
IS the place for information on ALL Mercedes, not just diesels
(although a
good deal of us are from an old diesel list). Here is some B2 info
http://transmission.ar
On Mar 25, 2006, at 8:55 AM, Luther Gulseth wrote:
Haven't re-checked compression yet. I'm going to drive the car in 3rd
this week (2nd under 35mph) keeping the rpms above 3500-4000 (got some
interstate driving to do) and rid it of the carbon. Maybe Thursday
evening I can re-check the compres
On Mar 24, 2006, at 10:51 PM, Luther Gulseth wrote:
Ok, what are the posibilities?
Slim to none if you put it in the right place after thoroughly
cleaning with a strong solvent and gave sufficient cure time.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 24, 2006, at 10:23 PM, Luther Gulseth wrote:
Don't use RTV. Don't use J-B Weld (it takes too long to dry and will
ooze
through the gap. The official stuff was Lock-Tite/NAPA 5-minute
epoxy.
It
does an excellent job and is oil resistant. We used to do this at
the
M-B
dealer in the
On Mar 24, 2006, at 8:35 PM, Luther Gulseth wrote:
Hopefully that's causing
the oil usage also. Any thoughs?
The things you're doing can't hurt but with the oil consumption
figures you mention there should be something real obvious. Have you
cleaned the engine and checked for fresh oi
On Mar 24, 2006, at 4:21 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
Then again, I have done things that many other listgoers haven't,
so perhaps
I shouldn't be surprised...
Do tell.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 24, 2006, at 3:59 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
Any words of advice would be appreciated.
I would seek the sage advice of the mother first and foremost.
You're damned if you do and damned if you don't. I say help the kid
out, go for it. It wouldn't hurt to suck up as much info as
On Mar 24, 2006, at 3:02 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote:
The speedometer and odometer are driven from the speedometer cable in
parallel. One does not affect the other. (Actually, if they do, the
speedometer cable will break something in the speedometer head or the
cable will break.)
I don't kn
On Mar 24, 2006, at 10:52 AM, Dave M. wrote:
Ditto what Jim said. I bet the odo is also off ~25%. Sounds to me like
someoned changed the Euro kph speedo to a USA mph version, but ignored
the fact that the axle ratios are different. You can't order a drive
gear, the trannies all output the same
On Mar 24, 2006, at 10:05 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:
How's the odometer? Every time I've called our local speedo shop
the _first_ thing they say to check is the odometer.
Non-functional
Does it track
the mile markers? If not, you've got a gearing problem.
This I'm aware of
On Mar 24, 2006, at 8:32 AM, ned kleinhenz wrote:
The 1980 300TD - NO Sunroof. Is that unusual?
Ned Kleinhenz
Yes, although I have one 1984 300TD without and had a 1982 purchased
in South Carolina without one too. I can't even count how many TDs
have passed through my hands (I present
On Mar 24, 2006, at 3:02 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Last ticket I got was 4 years ago, before I got my V-1... and that
ticket also taught me that my speedometer was 4% slow (which I later
verified with a GPS - D'OH!!). I now know exactly how far off each of
my speedometers are... most are wi
On Mar 23, 2006, at 10:56 PM, ned kleinhenz wrote:
Compared to new Saabs, that old one was so simple and robust.
Guess it is
the same situation for Mercedes.
Ned Kleinhenz
'95 E300D x2
'85 300D
'80 300TD
Doesn't your TD have a manual sunroof?
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I a
On Mar 23, 2006, at 3:04 PM, George Larribeau wrote:
Hi
Is there a good guide on checking out the vacuum system on my 126
oiler? It has been flakey for a while but as of late I need to rev
the engine a bit after I have removed the key to get it to kill.
The brakes are a bit hard when I
On Mar 23, 2006, at 9:28 PM, Desert Rat wrote:
There was no reserve.
Are bidders able to be anonymous or at least not have their e-bay ID
show to the general public? I see there is a space between all of the
winners bids.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 18, 2006, at 9:12 PM, Luther Gulseth wrote:
I'll check valves and oil leak next weekend. What about checking
the rear
side of the turbo for oil? How hard is that?
Undo the 3 nuts attaching the front exhaust pipe to the turbo, you
may have to drop the bracket by the bell housing,
On Mar 18, 2006, at 11:20 AM, John Peterson wrote:
I know the procedure is something like "Drive 30 minutes to get
hot, leave
running then check." but I am not sure. Can anyone help?
Thanks friends. Feels good to get the Diesel out from winter
hibernation!!
John Peterson
John.
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On Mar 18, 2006, at 12:48 AM, Luther Gulseth wrote:
What's the next suggestion for diagnosis?
Check for proper valve clearance, then wash the engine real good and
look for fresh oil on the outside. The oil on the pressure side of
the turbo may well be coming from the crankcase breather
On Mar 17, 2006, at 8:34 PM, Luther Gulseth wrote:
Side to side play against the shaft. I didn't try along the shaft.
Did you see oil in the housing? The shaft runs on a film of oil in
bushings, it needs some room for expansion but .030" seems excessive.
Valves are adjusted, around 4,
On Mar 17, 2006, at 8:21 PM, Luther Gulseth wrote:
Tonight I checked compression and the turbo on my coupe. The
turbo spins
freely under my fingers, the shaft has around 1/32" play.
1=300
2=300
3=380
4=330
5=360
Could I have 2 oil loss locations? The turbo and the head gasket
between
1
On Mar 17, 2006, at 1:10 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
What has been working, sort of, is to have the pieces of wood
short enough that they can sit in there endways towards the
door. Then I stack some next to the fire, and maybe on top
of the smoke shelf, to dry out. Partially. Using this and
leaven
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