Re: [MBZ] Replacing vacuum pump and Timing device on 606

2006-07-27 Thread Marshall Booth
is considerably smaller (but there is a finite chance of that - and the longer you ignore the parts in the sump the more chance you give those parts a chance to damage or destroy the engine).. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor

Re: [MBZ] W124 A/C next steps..

2006-07-27 Thread Marshall Booth
them, still no clutch engagement. What's the next thing I should be looking at? If you jump pins 5-7 of the KLIMA socket, the clutch should engage! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump Vacuum Schump

2006-07-27 Thread Marshall Booth
-- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] Intermittant headlamps and bulb warning on

2006-07-27 Thread Marshall Booth
one headlamp! The headlight sockets in 201/124s need to be cleaned from time to time and MAY need to be replaced (they MAY char). If the bulb out lamp lights when the brake pedal is pressed, one of the 3 brake lights (or contacts) is intermittent. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who

Re: [MBZ] oil leak

2006-07-27 Thread Marshall Booth
NEVER heard of a bad prechamber in a modern engine (unless someone uses starter fluid to start the engine). http://mb.braingears.com/124_DISC1/Program/Engine/602_603/01-417.pdf Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] 90's 300TDt 0-60 times (14 seconds)

2006-07-27 Thread Marshall Booth
and stays there all the way out (with the wastegate essentially venting any excess boost). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2

Re: [MBZ] Door locking system

2006-07-27 Thread Marshall Booth
/Chassis/80-020.pdf http://mb.braingears.com/123_DISK2/program/chassis_82_do.htm Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump questions

2006-07-27 Thread Marshall Booth
Donald Snook wrote: Now, somebody tell me how to double my fuel mileage. My old 124 diesel (now OK Don's) got 34 mpg. This beast of a car gets 20-21. It's numbers like that that induced me to buy a diesel in 1968. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned

Re: [MBZ] Electrical Theory

2006-07-27 Thread Marshall Booth
theory! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] defective parts question

2006-07-26 Thread Marshall Booth
it IF it was properly installed. MOST (99%) of transmission pan gasket failures are due to the pan being damaged or the screws overtightened (proper torque is only about 5.5 lb-ft). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Replacing vacuum pump and Timing device on 606

2006-07-26 Thread Marshall Booth
-- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] Vac Pump on 91 300D

2006-07-26 Thread Marshall Booth
. You could pull the vacuum pump at 100-150kmi and see if the bearing is pristine (it's the bearing that fails). If not, replace the pump. Or you could just replace the pump every 150kmi and keep the old one as a spare (or sell it on ebay) if it still looks fine. Marshall -- Marshall

Re: [MBZ] Replacing vacuum pump and Timing device on 606 engine

2006-07-25 Thread Marshall Booth
disintegrated, I didn't replace my IP but discussed it with several experience mechanics who both agreed that they would have replaced the IP if it was a car worth any money! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] Fast Idling 606

2006-07-25 Thread Marshall Booth
biodegradable wiring harness has been reported as a cause of this at least several times. If you disconnect the idle actuator the idle should drop to ~580 rpm even if the wiring is bad. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Tire wear...

2006-07-25 Thread Marshall Booth
). Do all 123's eat their front tires? 123 are not hard on tires! A worn steering/suspension system aligned without the pressure bar pushing the front wheels apart will wear as you've described. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der

Re: [MBZ] Tire wear...

2006-07-25 Thread Marshall Booth
Marshall Booth wrote: Royce Engler wrote: Hi guys, Seems like no matter what I do, the two tires on the front wheels seem to wear excessively on the inner edge. I've had the front end aligned, I keep 'em properly inflated, I rotate 'em regularly, nothing seems to matter. I had the same

Re: [MBZ] Vac Pump on 91 300D

2006-07-25 Thread Marshall Booth
to that on the 124. http://mb.braingears.com/201_DISK1/PDF/10010.pdf Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] oil leak

2006-07-25 Thread Marshall Booth
of what people refer to as OIL is actually #2 diesel that's been boiled a bit! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

[MBZ] Green Tech

2006-07-23 Thread Marshall Booth
as the petroleum and coal tar products of the present time.” For me and my Volksvegan, that course of time is now. Jim Norman is a staff editor for the Business Day section of The New York Times. -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] 201 fanage

2006-07-22 Thread Marshall Booth
attached to make the fan work. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] Oil filter

2006-07-22 Thread Marshall Booth
consumption. Dennis T OM60x engines do NOT use the same oil or fuel filters as OM61x engines (although they look rather similar). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87

Re: [MBZ] AC Conversion??

2006-07-22 Thread Marshall Booth
throughout the year, but stopped the warning in the '80s when AC compressor operation was incorporated into defroster function (I first noticed this in my '84 190D). Not sure if the Nippondenso compressors are worse than the Delcos. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond

Re: [MBZ] rear end noise-- '81 300TD

2006-07-22 Thread Marshall Booth
as the condition of the flex discs CAN contribute to noise, but the differential mounts are where to start. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi

Re: [MBZ] Priming the Oil System

2006-07-21 Thread Marshall Booth
there's a LOT more oil. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] More Diesels from Damlier/Chrysler

2006-07-21 Thread Marshall Booth
! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] More Diesels from Damlier/Chrysler

2006-07-21 Thread Marshall Booth
Alex Chamberlain wrote: On 7/20/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: I believe the Cherokee will use the same CDI V6 as the E-class. The VM Motori-sourced engine in the Liberty can't burn ULSD. That's odd. Since there will be NOTHING but ULSD after 2010! ULSD

Re: [MBZ] 201 status ACC

2006-07-21 Thread Marshall Booth
. There are at LEAST 3 different climate control systems in 126 cars. PLEASE, when referring to a particular car or system give the model AND year!! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi

Re: [MBZ] Rod Bender

2006-07-20 Thread Marshall Booth
of little differences. The computers are VERY different. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] 300SD stopped after start and won't restart

2006-07-20 Thread Marshall Booth
(stopped when I got a blister...) but no diesel is coming out of the pump. What do I wrong? (tank is half full). Hope someone can help. Plugged tank screen, fuel line or the gauge is wrong and you're out of fuel! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned

Re: [MBZ] Priming the Oil System

2006-07-20 Thread Marshall Booth
or suction the oil out of the engine and replace it by pouring into the valve cover or into the oil filter housing. If you've used a group IV synthetic there will be even less of a problem (MUCH higher film strength). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck sighting in Oregon

2006-07-20 Thread Marshall Booth
and Johnson Creek Blvd in Portland. $22.79 per gallon. Photographic proof attached! NOTE that's $22.+ for 4 qts vs about $22 for 5 qt of 5W-40 Truck and SUV!! $70/barrel oil IS getting expensive! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling

Re: [MBZ] Rod Bender

2006-07-19 Thread Marshall Booth
Roger Conlon wrote: Would a 87 300SDL motor drop into one of these 90-91 350SDL cars with out any modifications? NO! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D

Re: [MBZ] Rod Bender

2006-07-19 Thread Marshall Booth
probably all be solved, but it isn't a slip-in exchange. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] Delay Downshift Klunk

2006-07-18 Thread Marshall Booth
to a stop - at least that's ONE symptom I've seen. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] Sudden loss of oil pressure - Problem found

2006-07-18 Thread Marshall Booth
and tried to fall off! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] 201 front suspension help

2006-07-18 Thread Marshall Booth
has said NOTHING yet. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] 201 front suspension help

2006-07-18 Thread Marshall Booth
inferior to the best handling cars made. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] Delay Downshift Klunk

2006-07-18 Thread Marshall Booth
don't have any mechanical feed back to the trans. The '77 300D sits and starts in 2nd. The '79 300SD sits in 2nd, but drops to 1st when you start. They are NOT the same and can't easily be made the same (the valve bodies ARE different). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond

Re: [MBZ] alternator charging rate?

2006-07-18 Thread Marshall Booth
alternator belt. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] alternator charging rate?

2006-07-18 Thread Marshall Booth
Marshall Booth wrote: . Measure the VOLTAGE at the battery with the engine idling and at 1500-2000 rpm. Should be at least 13.4 V at idle and at least 13.8 at higher RPM. To fully charge a DEAD battery can take several hours and a couple of starts can double or triple that. A failing

Re: [MBZ] alternator charging rate?

2006-07-18 Thread Marshall Booth
charger. I have made a 250 mile trip (about 4 hours on the road) expecting a nearly depleted battery to be fully charged when I arrived only to discover it wasn't close! More like halfway charged. And everything was working correctly!! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond

Re: [MBZ] Delay Downshift Klunk

2006-07-17 Thread Marshall Booth
is activated or the shifter dropped into 2nd! That's according to The Automatic Transmissions Maintenance Diagnostics manual MB 056 89 (3-89). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: MOBIL 1 AVAILABILITY]

2006-07-16 Thread Marshall Booth
cars (such as many of the ones we have on these discussion lists) *need* a weight like 15W50. Mobil 1 15W-50 HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED! It's been replaced by 15W-50 Extended!! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] www.300SD.com

2006-07-16 Thread Marshall Booth
and the leak is from the front oil passage. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] AC help on

2006-07-16 Thread Marshall Booth
pinouts for all of them. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] 201 front suspension help

2006-07-16 Thread Marshall Booth
stout washer was used. Sh. Don't tell the car. It doesn't know yet. Robert Goodwin - Virginia Beach 95 E300D, 87 300SDL, 72 Karman Ghia Cabriolet, 71 VW Cabriolet - Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der

Re: [MBZ] 85 300 CD engine in a 79 300SD??

2006-07-16 Thread Marshall Booth
and AC issues are not entirely trivial issues, but they have been solved by others. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Fw: Need AC help on 86 SDL

2006-07-15 Thread Marshall Booth
Harry Watkins wrote: - Original Message - From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 10:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: Need AC help on 86 SDL Thanks Marshall I started in the manual where it said clutch does not engage

Re: [MBZ] 123 Chassis Instrument Panel

2006-07-15 Thread Marshall Booth
from the dash. The paint can openers that Johnny B. suggested work very well after the spatula separates the fused cluster, but force from the back works equally well. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] Need AC help on 86 SDL

2006-07-15 Thread Marshall Booth
get so high the compressor would NEVER switch on. I was pleased to see the information about ambient temp and humidity and the effect of pressures, but without REALLY accurate information on temp and humidity, it's difficult to use it as a measure of proper charge. Marshall -- Marshall

Re: [MBZ] ring gear spun on f/w

2006-07-15 Thread Marshall Booth
a rather common problem. Any mechanic that's worked on Mercedes for 20-30 years know what's needed. I've NEVER dealt with one myself so will let others that have amplify. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87

Re: [MBZ] OM60X low-oil circuit board

2006-07-15 Thread Marshall Booth
you had to replace the entire instrument cluster printed circuit board. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Need AC help on 86 SDL

2006-07-14 Thread Marshall Booth
!! There are about 11 other potential causes. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] how to check IP

2006-07-13 Thread Marshall Booth
Zeitgeist wrote: These guys know a thing or two (and you) about such matters. http://www.nsa.gov/ Yea, but they're not telling! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi

Re: [MBZ] ACC Fan Problem W124 '91 300D 2.5T

2006-07-12 Thread Marshall Booth
-- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] ACC Fan Problem W124 '91 300D 2.5T

2006-07-12 Thread Marshall Booth
inline fuse holder fastened to the driver's side shock tower. Attached picture is from an 87 300TD (fuse holder below ruler). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D

Re: [MBZ] ACC Fan Problem W124 '91 300D 2.5T

2006-07-12 Thread Marshall Booth
enough to see the hairline crack - finally saw it arc and was able to fix it. Now, I replace all fuses every 10-12 years. That's was the 1st thing I did when I bought this car back in Feb of this year. HOW can you replace fuses you haven't FOUND yet? Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who

Re: [MBZ] Changing out the Fuel Filter Q

2006-07-12 Thread Marshall Booth
it long enough? Whoever advised you that there was NO primer pump on this model is IGNORANT. Still, it's a good idea to fill the filter with CLEAN diesel. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi

Re: [MBZ] E320 CDI

2006-07-12 Thread Marshall Booth
Starmark warranty. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] Changing out the Fuel Filter Q

2006-07-12 Thread Marshall Booth
. There is no manual primer pump located on the fuel pump of a 115.114 300D. On that model, the hand pump is located next to the fuel filter - but there is a hand pump! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi

Re: [MBZ] Sheepskins for sale was Cleaning Sheepskins

2006-07-12 Thread Marshall Booth
the driver's thigh would rest on the seat (it is worn a little thin in this one spot). I have no idea what they would be worth. I will see if I can get pictures. Anyone interested? What color? Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling

Re: [MBZ] Changing out the Fuel Filter Q

2006-07-12 Thread Marshall Booth
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Isnt that what I said days ago? YEP! But apparently somebody didn't hear! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-11 Thread Marshall Booth
MUST buy. Each one crosses about a quarter of a river! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] OM617 run-hot symptoms (another question)

2006-07-11 Thread Marshall Booth
consumption that results when the engine is cooler than optimal. Until the engine reaches proper temp range, the fuel is not completely consumed. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85

Re: [MBZ] Primer pump now leaks .

2006-07-11 Thread Marshall Booth
-- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] 190d turbo

2006-07-11 Thread Marshall Booth
(maybe most) of them came to the US. I've seen WAY too many for there to only be 200 imported. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D

Re: [MBZ] Diesel leak from top of IP??

2006-07-11 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I first smelled then noticed a very slow trickle (but enough to see) of diesel coming from on top of the IP where the 5 lines go in. Is there a gasket under these? Why would they be leaking- I haven't loosened the lines. I tell those in my car the

Re: [MBZ] Overheating

2006-07-11 Thread Marshall Booth
starts consuming oil at an outrageous rate! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] Gasser tach into a diesel?

2006-07-07 Thread Marshall Booth
-- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] Citric acid flush questions

2006-07-06 Thread Marshall Booth
that will not be flushed out and irratic temps will occur. Good luck with your Citric flush - I plan to try it myself during the next year or so. YES, YES, YES!! Heater on defrost (full heat). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Marshall Booth
problems! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Marshall Booth
have to meet the FED emission standards and must use the ULSD (15 ppm). CAT, Cummins and all the other big engine builders have models available. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85

Re: [MBZ] Hmmm, missing oil.

2006-07-06 Thread Marshall Booth
engines in most of the rest of the world) don't have or need an oil cooler. The OM60x.96 turbos need an oil cooler. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo

Re: [MBZ] Hmmm, missing oil.

2006-07-06 Thread Marshall Booth
) I am not sure about the world models. That's how my count FINALLY ended. Glad you guys were on the ball and kept me in line! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87

Re: [MBZ] Mystery oil and oil coolers.

2006-07-06 Thread Marshall Booth
) that should seal it. The seal is a separate replaceable part, but I don't know how it's secured (glue). The PS pump shaft seal can leak and require replacement every 15-25 years. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Marshall Booth
what they perceive the public will buy! Sometimes their perception is skewed by the demographers they hire to tell them what to build. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D

Re: [MBZ] Teflon Tape

2006-07-06 Thread Marshall Booth
that are permitting the leak. There was NO Teflon tape in the system as designed. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] cylinder replacement

2006-07-06 Thread Marshall Booth
car may not work the same way. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] transmission leak

2006-07-05 Thread Marshall Booth
thousands of miles after they were installed and suddenly start dumping fluid. There are of course other things that could have failed as well. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0

Re: [MBZ] 30?

2006-07-05 Thread Marshall Booth
Bob Rentfro wrote: So...I changed the oil today and, as I was laying on the driveway resting while the oil drained out, I noticed for the first time a big 30 stamped on the left side of my engine. What the heck is that? How old the engine will be next year! Marshall -- Marshall

Re: [MBZ] Hmmm, missing oil.

2006-07-05 Thread Marshall Booth
Tom Hargrave wrote: John, I thought all of the Mercedes diesels had oil coolers? Even my 300SDL has one - it's inside the driver side fender. Mercedes turbodiesel have oil coolers. Most of the naturally aspirated ones DON'T. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond

Re: [MBZ] 123 A/C info

2006-07-05 Thread Marshall Booth
-500.pdf http://mb.braingears.com/123_DISK2/program/Climate/83-506.pdf http://mb.braingears.com/123_DISK2/program/Climate/83-508.pdf http://mb.braingears.com/123_DISK2/program/Climate/83-510.pdf It sometimes takes a LONG time to download! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond

Re: [MBZ] Got any spare rear shock units for 300TD?

2006-07-05 Thread Marshall Booth
(left hand drive) has the following VIN 201122 1F 117302 Euan's car presumably is a right hand drive (steered) car. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5

Re: [MBZ] Got any spare rear shock units for 300TD?

2006-07-05 Thread Marshall Booth
) for converting them to conventional suspension. People have tried and NONE of the conversions I know of was considered even tolerable by anyone that had driven a car with the system working as it was designed to work. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions

Re: [MBZ] OM616 to OM617 - revisiting tranny question

2006-07-05 Thread Marshall Booth
transmission. Of the line acceleration will be worse and fuel economy will see almost NO improvement. With a 5 speed, at least highway fuel economy can be improved noticeably (but off the line acceleration will still be poor). Marshall Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond

Re: [MBZ] Citric acid flush questions

2006-07-05 Thread Marshall Booth
(from the radiator AND the block drains). Engine MUST be flushed at least 3 times (each time the engine must be brought to operating temp and run for 5 minutes at that temp to insure the acid is all out). Marshall Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions

Re: [MBZ] 123 A/C info

2006-07-05 Thread Marshall Booth
with another browser - AND if I copied the that link back to the first browser (that wouldn't previously display the site), it would display the site (perhaps from the cache the other browser had established). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-05 Thread Marshall Booth
that meets FED EPA regulations (but not those of several states as I understand it - and I may not). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D

Re: [MBZ] blower fan wiring upgrade?

2006-07-02 Thread Marshall Booth
/year you wanted to modify! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] transmission leak

2006-07-02 Thread Marshall Booth
that can leak and of course there is the front pump seal that commonly fails in 15-20 year old 722.3 series transmissions. The transmission MUST be pulled to service the front pump seal. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor

Re: [MBZ] Collective Oil Wisdom, Pls...

2006-07-01 Thread Marshall Booth
to change them frequently - probably every 3kmi. Mobil (and Amsoil) doesn't use viscosity improvers in their group IV or IV/V oils. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87

Re: [MBZ] AC oil question

2006-07-01 Thread Marshall Booth
compressor wear. I'm told that MOST systems that are serviced by people not really skilled at AC work will be a little to a lot overcharged with oil (so cooling will be much less than optimal). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der

Re: [MBZ] Rains back east ...

2006-07-01 Thread Marshall Booth
Craig McCluskey wrote: Marshall, et al. back east, You guys doing all right? I've seen pictures of LOTS of flooding. While we had many inches of rain in western PA, the serious rain was considerably east of us. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions

Re: [MBZ] 190d

2006-07-01 Thread Marshall Booth
support for the radiator too. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] RIV sensor

2006-06-30 Thread Marshall Booth
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you cant use the drip method on the 60x engines Actually you can as long as you can keep fuel going to the pump. If the tank of a sedan is full it WILL work. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: I give up on Mobil-1]

2006-06-30 Thread Marshall Booth
and be done with it and let Mobil rot in hell where they belong. Does anyone have a recommendation as to which Amsoil is best? Mobil won't loose much. They supply all the base oil that Amsoil uses. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor

Re: [MBZ] Collective Oil Wisdom, Pls...

2006-06-30 Thread Marshall Booth
. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] 220 SEB questions

2006-06-29 Thread Marshall Booth
eric peterson wrote: any special areas to pay attention to in looking at a 220 SEB. What is a solid car needing work worth? Is $2500 too much it needs a bit to make it roadworthy but seems solid. NADA has low value at around $10K IIRC. RUST, RUST, RUST! Marshall -- Marshall Booth

Re: [MBZ] 603 no start revisited.

2006-06-29 Thread Marshall Booth
the engine cranks fast) and loosen the lines at the injectors and crank until fule comes out of EVERY fuel line. The tighten it all back up and start the engine. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi

Re: [MBZ] RIV sensor

2006-06-29 Thread Marshall Booth
familiar with, I CAN detect a 2 degree change! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

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