in the gear on
the second camshaft, and that hole can be aligned with a hole in the #1 cam
bearing tower. When I line that up, I measure about 10 degrees of wear!
Very respectfully,
/s/
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD 320k miles
'95 E300 274k miles project
'73 Balboa 20
: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Max Dillon
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 4:37 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] OM606 Timing Chain Wear Measure
Dieselvolk,
I'm trying to measure the timing chain wear on my '95 E300 (OM606). I
Yesterday our household suffered two vehicle casualties. First SWMBO's car, a
'96 Infiniti with about 200k miles, had the left rear caliper lock up while out
and about in town. She recognized that something was wrong and handled it
pretty well, but the tow company took about 2 hours to get
.
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- Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 10:29 AM
Subject: [MBZ] cold weather
I know for my SWMBO's Infiniti, the code is a fixed code from the
transmitter, so theoretically the transmission could be listened to and
copied, and the car would not know the difference.
What does Snopes have to say
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
Snopes says it is mostly an urban myth - no confirmed police reports to
substantiate.
http://www.snopes.com/autos/techno/lockcode.asp
-Max
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Allan Streib
Sent: Thursday, December 09,
Bob - you may want to submit your story to Snopes so that they can update
their web page.
http://www.snopes.com/autos/techno/lockcode.asp
-Max
On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 3:58 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote:
Nope.it happened to me. I have FB pictures of my car getting
fingerprinted.
Sounds a lot like either flex disc or center carrier bearing mount or
something else in the drive shaft. 50k miles on an aftermarket flex disc is
a reasonable life if a little on the short side - did you get OE or OEM?
-Max
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
The house I grew up in had a grey water discharge (i.e. from the sinks,
clothes washer, shower, and tub) that simply went down and out over a
forested hill side, and a septic tank for the toilet. The grey water
discharge must have been well designed, as it never blocked up in the
Wisconsin winter
driving with no vacuum assist?
Very respectfully,
/s/
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD 332k miles
'95 E300 277k miles
'73 Balboa 20
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Peter - yes, a MC is definitely cheaper than no brakes! In John Muir's
Idiots guide to keeping your Volkswagen ALIVE! he offered that the ability
to stop is more important than the ability to go, a philosophy I subscribe
to.
-Max
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
On 12/10/2010 3:59 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
OK folks, check my work here. After rebuilding the calipers on my '95
E300,
the service manual says to apply hard pressure to the brake pedal for a
short period of time, and then check for evidence of leaks. When I did
this
test, no sign of any leakage
] Symptom - sinking brake pedal
Sounds like an internal leak on M/C. O'haul or change it.
Alternative, get a big surprise when going down a hill...
--
Pete Arnold
You win some, You loose some and You wreck some!
-Dale Earnhardt-
On 12/10/2010 3:59 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
OK folks, check my work
: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal
A failed vacuum pump can damage the power assist unit. This can be easily
tested with the Mity-Vac.
Greg
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Max Dillon
Sent: Friday, December 10
Peter,
No sign of loss of brake fluid from the reservoir, and the engine oil level
is holding steady, so I don't think I'm in that condition yet...
-Max
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On Behalf Of Peter Frederick
Sent:
Peter,
Road taxes depend on the state, I believe, and unfortunately some of them
have changed tax code to allow waivers for folks who make their own fuel.
-Max
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On Behalf Of Peter Frederick
of
the ContiProContact is on back order (195/65R15 in the 91H service rating),
so I've spent some time looking for something else.
Should I go with the 205/60 tires? It looks like there's more variety and
lower prices for that profile tire.
Very respectfully,
/s/
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
they took...
--R
On 12/10/2010 5:48 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
Greg, tell me more about this test for the power assist unit. Have
Mity-vac!
-Max
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Greg Fiorentino
Sent: Friday
Kaleb,
Looks to me like if you get this S320, you'd have paid $1200 and done a lot
of work to make marginal improvements to a marginal car. I wouldn't do that
- I'd sell the S500 or keep looking for a cheaper interior. What would the
S500 be worth if you fixed everything but the paint?
If you
im loosing to much money but its a grat deal How can you resist Kaleb?
-Max
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 7:15 PM
To: mercedes Mailing List
Subject: [MBZ] I
In WI the state used to prop up milk prices by purchasing from dairy
farmers, and then had the milk made into cheese to distribute to welfare
recipients and others who relied on state aid. One summer, one of the state
cheese storage facilities in Madison caught fire; picture tons and tons of
Yes, you can have my copies, one of the euro and one of the North American
version. They are REALLY fiddly and difficult to get working, and now the
part numbers will be long out of date (I think my copies are from 2002 or
so). Send me your address, and I'll mail you what I've got.
-Max
There is a General Altimax HP tire in 195/65R15 91H for only $66 per tire,
but no test results to see objective data about how it stacks up...
-Max
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On Behalf Of Fmiser
Sent: Friday, December 10,
: Friday, December 10, 2010 10:38 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal
On Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:50:15 -0500 Max Dillon
meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
Peter,
No sign of loss of brake fluid from the reservoir, and the engine oil
level is holding steady, so I
Loren,
Can you tell me the exact model/size?
-Max
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On Behalf Of Dieselhead
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 11:45 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or
is
the ultimate authority for those parts.
-Max
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On Behalf Of Fmiser
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 11:47 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] EPC
Max Dillon wrote:
Yes, you can have my
easier to find for the application, I'm not sure that
small difference will make much difference to anything noticeable, but
I'm sure there is some aspect to that I am not aware of.
--R
On 12/10/2010 6:34 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
Worn suspension on my '87 wagon has killed the Continental
List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?
Max Dillon wrote:
There is a General Altimax HP tire in 195/65R15 91H for only $66 per tire,
but no test results to see objective data about how it stacks up...
I have those on an Olds Achieva. Rated at 51psi, I keep them at least 40psi
That is very disappointing. Some of the Asian car makers are offering
superior roadside assistance compared to MB, and it also goes with the car
regardless of owner.
-Max
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On Behalf Of
,
/s/
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD 332k miles
'95 E300 277k miles
'73 Balboa 20
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/11/2010 7:37 AM, Max Dillon wrote:
OK, so to diagnose that condition, once I've got the MC off, I presume
there
is an opening to the booster through which I can test for presence of
brake
fluid?
-Max
Peter,
No sign of loss of brake fluid from the reservoir, and the engine oil
level
to that I am not aware of.
--R
On 12/10/2010 6:34 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
Worn suspension on my '87 wagon has killed the Continental
ContiProContact
tires after about 40k miles. I'm in the process of rebuilding rear
suspension and installing new front struts, and I need to decide which
Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?
Max Dillon wrote:
OK, looks like I've got to decide between these two 195/65R15 91H tires:
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position ($194 for 4 tires - special
price
for December)
-or-
General Altimax HP ($264 for 4 tires
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?
Where do you see those for $194, I see them at $264 on tirerack
On 12/11/2010 1:33 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
OK, looks like I've got to decide between these two 195/65R15 91H tires:
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position ($194 for 4 tires
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?
Max Dillon wrote:
OK, looks like I've got to decide between these two 195/65R15 91H tires:
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position ($194 for 4 tires - special
price
for December)
-or-
General Altimax HP
Well, I guess that's helpful to keep folks in MBCA.
-Max
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Dimitri Seretakis
Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 7:55 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] MBNA Cheaps out
Very Cool - thanks for sharing that trick! Now that I have a proper blue
wrench, I can do neat stuff like this...
-Max
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Mon, December 13, 2010 1:25:49 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
I'd only use brake fluid; anything that doesn't move when you flush with brake
fluid will not move once the system is back together.
-Max
From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sun, December 12, 2010 6:53:25 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Brake line
So what did you get?
-Max
From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sun, December 12, 2010 11:40:48 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Oh Sh
http://charleston.craigslist.org/tls/2108702727.html
--R
From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sat, December 11, 2010 2:26:07 PM
Subject: [MBZ] More W124 rear suspension rebuilding
Dieselvolk,
This a.m. I dove into rebuilding the rear suspension on my '87
My theory is that the 124 wagons are more complex / more expensive to maintain
and repair, but the owners for the most part are frugal (compared to average MB
owner) and don't keep them up well so the end result is a car that will need a
lot of $$ and time invested to bring back to a reasonable
Can you apply a little air pressure and get the stuck piston to move out? Once
you can see the bore, you can condemn or rebuild. I finally have a small air
compressor and used this method when I rebuilt the calipers on my '95 E300,
works pretty slick but you need to modulate the pressure and
:38 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] who wanted a 300D?
Really? I'm thinking of a 124 wagon, actually.
Bob R
On Dec 13, 2010 9:12 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
My theory is that the 124 wagons are more complex / more expensive to
maintain
and repair, but the owners for the most part
rebuilding
How much did the parts cost, roughly? Are the rear SLS struts the
same as on the W123 300TD?
On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 12:07 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
Update: after about 15(!) hours I finished the job. Stopped twice to eat. I
was rather sore on Sunday morning...
Sad
Sent: Mon, December 13, 2010 2:02:13 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] The E420 Lives!
On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 10:42 AM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote:
Max Dillon wrote:
Very Cool - thanks for sharing that trick! Now that I have a
proper blue wrench, I can do neat stuff like this...
It does not take much
Can I keep it at your place? :)
-Max
From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tue, December 14, 2010 9:05:54 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Hey Max
Either make bio-d or meth
No gasket - just a good bead of urethane. Check for any signs of rust around
the frame; the two fore/aft trim pieces pull up at the base of the hood hinge
point to remove, you can tie them off to each side view mirror to hold out of
the way, and then use a plastic wedge to pry out the top
No gasket - just a good bead of urethane. Check for any signs of rust around
the frame; the two fore/aft trim pieces pull up at the base of the hood hinge
point to remove, you can tie them off to each side view mirror to hold out of
the way, and then use a plastic wedge to pry out the top
If using the block heater will make it fire right up, I think that would
indicate compression improves with heat, which could be poorly adjusted valves
or worn out piston rings.
-Max
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To: Mercedes Discussion List
and games. What tools/hardware should
I gather in advance to help this procedure along? Can I rent the $$$
tools somewhere? Any other tidbits of wisdom will be appreciated.
Still smoking,
/s/
Max Dillon
'87 300TD 328k miles
'95 E300 275k miles (project)
'73 Balboa 20
Charleston SC
The block heater should seal up just fine - I don't think I've ever heard of
one
leaking. Have you checked to make sure it's not already there? Many times
they
were installed from the factory, but no cord was included; original owner
received a coupon for the cord at purchase. Block heater
That reminds me - on my '87 wagon, the cordless block heater had a plastic
cover
over it making it rather blend in with the block. Once I felt it, I knew what
it was.
-Max
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Andrew's got one attached to an engine with really bad compression that
won't start...
-Max
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On Behalf Of Fmiser
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:24 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject:
No. You still could have bad glow plugs, low compression (valve adjustment
or rings), bad injectors, leaking fuel lines. Your car is trying to tell
you that it needs attention; that is all we know so far. The easiest thing
to try first is measuring the resistance of the glow plugs. Next would
]
On Behalf Of Allan Streib
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 11:26 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hard starting 300TD
Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net writes:
After that, pull the injectors and have the compression checked and
have the injectors tested while they're out
PGA = Potomac German Auto (now part of the LKQ Empire but still has lots of
MB stuff at fair prices and they ship.
http://www.pgauto.com/
-Max
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On Behalf Of Fmiser
Sent: Thursday, December 16,
Did you lubricate because the movement is too slow? On my '95, the plastic
cover over the reticulating mechanism is easy to pop-off - there are two
catches at the bottom, you simply pull a little and it should pop off. You'll
have access to clean and lube everything but the shaft which comes
Did you forget to paste in the URL?
-Max
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On Behalf Of l02tur...@comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:48 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Beam patterns from
] On
Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 9:12 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124
What do you lube it with?
On 12/16/2010 6:41 AM, Max Dillon wrote:
Did you lubricate because the movement is too slow? On my '95, the plastic
cover over
at Rusty's suggestion... New one's are over $500.
Take care --
LarryT
91 300D
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From: Max Dillon
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 7:41 AM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124
Did you lubricate because the movement is too slow? On my '95
] On
Behalf Of Allan Streib
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:49 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124
Wheel bearing grease is pretty thick. What about synthetic motor oil or ATF?
On Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:44 -0500, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote
a replacement bolt until January, but we
probably won't have to wait for that.
If a certain box is delivered this afternoon, I may be able to entertain you
all with a happy ending later tonight!
Very respectfully,
/s/
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD 332k miles
'95 E300 277k miles
'73
.
Sir Tools says that they won't have a replacement bolt until January, but
we
probably won't have to wait for that.
If a certain box is delivered this afternoon, I may be able to entertain
you
all with a happy ending later tonight!
Very respectfully,
/s/
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
for a weekend and let you do mine and take you and
your young ladies to dinner a coupla times. ;))
Wilton
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From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 5:53 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ
, Max Dillon wrote:
Yes, I thought about that, but I don't have a place to share the pictures.
Lousy excuse - I'm sure someone on this list could have helped me out, but
that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
I do plan to write up a comprehensive step-by-step with lessons learned,
tools, part
@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thu, December 16, 2010 10:54:53 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] The continuing 124 rear suspension saga
send it to me and I will put it up
On 12/16/2010 4:53 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
Yes, I thought about that, but I don't have a place to share the pictures.
Lousy excuse - I'm sure someone
If you or anyone else wants to shorten the life from decades to maybe just
years, perhaps you could sell some little 1x or 2x application amounts in
ziplock bags?
Where does one get some Sil-Glyde?
-Max
From: relng...@aol.com relng...@aol.com
To:
16, 2010 10:37:09 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] The continuing 124 rear suspension saga
Google Blogspot lets you set up a blog, you can post pictures and text
and whatever.
--R
On 12/16/2010 5:53 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
Yes, I thought about that, but I don't have a place to share the pictures.
Lousy
] The continuing 124 rear suspension saga
On the other hand, someone with an interest in working on cars might
show up to help you.
--R
On 12/17/2010 9:31 AM, Max Dillon wrote:
Speaking of posting pictures, FYI most gps-enabled cell phones (i.e.
Blackberries, i-phones, etc) will geo-tag pictures
location on or off - for 911 purposes IIRC.
I wonder if that does the same thing you mentioned with photos?
LarryT
91 300D
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From: Max Dillon
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 9:31 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] The continuing 124 rear suspension saga
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?
Max Dillon wrote:
So does anyone on this list run 205/60R15 tires on a 124? I'd like to stay
with the factory rating, but I'm considering whatever trade-off may be
required if I can save $100 or so.
My 2.3-16v came
(PST) Max Dillon
meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
I'm considering rebuilding the power steering pump on my '95, which has
developed a leak; that would be a nice project to post a blow-by-blow.
I sure hope it's easier getting it out of your '95 than it was getting it
out of our '94.
Craig
Have fresh box from Rusty - will be installing new bits for rest of the
day...
-Max
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project to keep me off the streets.
Very respectfully,
/s/
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD 332k miles
'95 E300 277k miles
'73 Balboa 20
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] What is a '72 280SEL 4.5 worth?
Max, that is your DAD's car! If you don't adopt it you will forever be
kicking yourself. And your daughter is only a few years away from
driving
--R
On 12/18/2010 1:40 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
My father is offering a 'family price' for his
Here Here! I second the motion - almost coughed up my cereal reading that
one!
-Max
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Dieselhead
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 9:20 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re:
years away from
driving
--R
On 12/18/2010 1:40 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
My father is offering a 'family price' for his '72 280SEL. It is very
straight and rust free, and the interior is fresh (transplant from a
different car), but has been poorly painted in a two-tone scheme which is
now
] What is a '72 280SEL 4.5 worth?
The market is so screwed up right now I just dont want to say. Might be
worth 1k, maybe more, maybe less. Look around the net and see what they
are selling for.
Max Dillon wrote:
Also, daughter has already claimed the '95; with my luck, I add another
much
Thanks Peter - good info re: mileage - hadn't considered that aspect.
-Max
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Peter Frederick
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 10:16 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
Only if it doesn't have serious problems, which I will predict that it does
based on the price, gutted seat controls for the driver and the missing
center cap on LF wheel.
Locally there was a '95 wagon on CL a month ago that looked superb for
$3500, THAT is the kind of deal that tempts me...
for a hobby for hubby? What would
your wife let you pay for it, if it was a stray looking for a new home?
Ed
300E
On 19 December 2010 15:45, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
OK thanks Kaleb, generally you've got the true price of a car nailed.
-Max
-Original Message-
From
I think the 124 evaporators went the other way; started out fine in 86/87,
but in the 90's they went down hill. Basically the same as the wiring
harnesses.
-Max (with a '95 124 with new replacement harness, suspiciously low on
r134...)
-Original Message-
From:
If I bought this car, it would mostly be a garage queen, used for Friday
night dates and other social occasions, so I don't think the fuel
consumption would be too much of an issue.
-Max
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On
OK 124 (and 201) experts, here's my puzzle. After replacing the four links
and also the bushings at each end of the spring link, I STILL have negative
camber on my 124 wagon. It is better, but it's still there. :(
So, I've thought of a couple of causes and options.
1) Eccentric bolt and
occasions, you
might want to rethink that $70 bucket and roller paint job. hee hee. ;-)
Ed
300E
On 19 December 2010 22:40, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
If I bought this car, it would mostly be a garage queen, used for Friday
night dates and other social occasions, so I don't think
Let me clarify: Option 1 should read Modify the rear suspension by adding
eccentric bolt and making elongated holes at ...
-Max
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Max Dillon
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 11:01 PM
your car's ride
height should be?
Just a thought I'm throwing out there. I'm sitting on the side lines,
reading and taking all this in and learning what I can. I figure soon or
later, I'll need to do all this too if I keep the car long enough.
Ed
300E
On 19 December 2010 23:01, Max Dillon
What!!?! An MB suspension that doesn't hold up for a million miles?
Heresy!!! Burn him! Burn him!
Actually, I was thinking the same - stretching or deforming somewhere - but
that is a terrible thought.
Taking the car in for new tires and alignment today, I'll ask the shop but
they're tire/brake
Yes, I forgot to order new spring pads. I may decide to replace those,
fortunately now I know that getting out the springs is not a big deal at
all. And yes, according to the technical data book, negative camber is
normal, so maybe I'm making a fuss over nothing! Will ask tire shop to
measure
queen and saved for special occasions, you
might want to rethink that $70 bucket and roller paint job. hee hee. ;-)
Ed
300E
On 19 December 2010 22:40, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
If I bought this car, it would mostly be a garage queen, used for Friday
night dates and other social
cushion and door jamb).
Not a perfect fix, but good enough for now.
Very respectfully,
/s/
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD 332k miles
'95 E300 277k miles
'73 Balboa 20
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Don't think so - my 'puter displayed the Chinese characters just fine, no
installations required.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Gerry Archer
Sent: Monday, December 20, 2010 7:00 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion
OK Don,
I used that with a coupling to press out the LBJs on my '95 E300, and used
Rusty's rental press to install the new ($35 to rent it, cost me ~$18 to ship
it
insured back to Rusty). I also have a couple of sets of 3/4 and 1/2 impact
sockets from HF, one of which I used to help press
I think your best shot is sending the note to Tom Hanson and asking him about
such a demand list. I think that if you keep your continuing use of a
Mercedes-Benz at a level of attention with MB (for instance, getting the high
mileage badges, ordering parts at the dealer occasionally, maybe
Yes - what Kaleb said, and it also applies to all the other bushings/joints.
-Max
From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tue, December 21, 2010 8:47:17 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension
Yes - another good method to use, both for removing and installing. Combined
with heat and pressure applied straight/flush, the job isn't too bad at all.
-Max
From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tue,
Yes, I'm sure more economical in the long run, but what I've got is pretty much
perfect for what I do now, and it is very compact - fits into a small canvas
tool bag $7 from HF, and I can resupply both tanks at most hardware stores, as
opposed to the big tanks which probably can only be
Jaime,
Thanks for your info on the W108 - I didn't even know it is a 108. I too think
they're only going to go up in value, and I also agree that there's lots of
folks on this list (me included) who are bottom feeders and thrive at the
'frugal' end of the scale.
I really want to get this
For your sake, I sure hope not! However, you still have the original problem
to
sort out. Perhaps the SLS valve was already dead? I would think that if there
was air entrapped, you could loosen the lines at the top of the struts to bleed
out the air - that is what I do on my 124 wagon SLS.
The Goon Show! I'd forgotten all about that. Of course, I'm too young to have
heard the original broadcasts, but it was re-broadcast well into the '80s.
http://www.thegoonshow.net/downloads.asp
Have to share this with my brother.
-Max
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