Re: [MBZ] Parallel flow condenser

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Thanks Dan, that is the information I was looking for.
Mike

> On Apr 13, 2020, at 9:15 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Mike,
> 
> I replaced the hoses I could get to in the engine compartment and re-sealed 
> the compressor, along with replacing the stock condenser with the parallel 
> flow condenser.
> 
> The system was secure and working when I replaced everything, I just wasn’t 
> happy with the performance on R134a and it was a good opportunity to go 
> through everything.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Apr 13, 2020, at 9:09 AM, Michael Esh  wrote:
>> 
>> Dan,
>> Did you replace all the components in the cooling system or just the 
>> condenser?  
>> 
>> Mike 
>> 
>>> On Apr 12, 2020, at 1:48 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> These guys:
>>> 
>>> https://klimakit.com/about/
>>> 
>>> I’ve used their stuff and was very pleased.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
 On Apr 12, 2020, at 1:46 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 Could someone share any info on purchasing and installing a parallel flow 
 condenser in an 83 240D?
 I am contemplating upgrading the cooling system as long as I have the 
 engine out. 
 Best place to purchase?  Any complications?
 Thanks,
 Mike
 
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Re: [MBZ] Engine swap 1984 300D to 1983 240D

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

> Both are automatics  The 300D transmission is trash,


Transmission in 240D is good, transimssion in 300D is trash. 


> On Mar 21, 2020, at 12:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I agree with Floyd. Unless there’s a difference in transmissions, why not 
> just swap the whole assembly (engine/transmission)? It’s far easier to do it 
> that way, too.
> 
> Everything should bolt up, I would expect. Good time to replace stuff like 
> motor mounts and fuel lines while you’ve got the engine out, too.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Mar 21, 2020, at 11:38 AM, Michael Esh via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> I have a rust free 1983 240D with a worn out engine and a rusted out 84 300D 
>> with a strong engine. Looking for a write up or link to any information on 
>> moving the engine from 1984 300D turbo chassis to 1983 240D chassis   
>> Both are automatics  The 300D transmission is trash, will the 240D 
>> transmission matchup to 300D without modifications or performance issues?  
>> The 240 has manual HVAC that I want keep. 
>> 
>> I’ve already moved the differential from the 300D to the 240D and like the 
>> better highway performance however the 240 engine is pretty worn out and 
>> showing its  age. 
>> Any help would be appreciated. 
>> 
>> Thanks
>> Mike
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Sprinter Vans

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Craig,
I have a Big Red Van as well.  1990 Chevy G20 Beauville.  It pretty worn out 
inside, clearcaot is gone and its end pretty beat up.  The running gear and 
engine are in excellent condition.  Are you selling yours?  
If so, where are you located.  I maybe interested.
Thanks,
Mike

> On Jan 14, 2020, at 4:29 PM, Craig via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> In looking for a replacement for our '89 Big Red Van, I found:
> 
> 
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-Mercedes-Benz-Sprinter-Cargo-Van/202871788386
> 
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-Mercedes-Benz-Sprinter/164026522783
> 
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-Mercedes-Benz-Sprinter-2500-EXT/193294858764
> 
> 
> What do y'all think about them?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Lower Ball Joint

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Thanks Floyd!  I got the drivers side apart and used a little heat from a MAPS 
torch and several swings of the hammer and it is out.  I will order the 
Lemorder ball joints today.

While going through my parts drawer I came across a new engine mount which 
prompted me to look at the ones in the car.  I noticed the ones in the car 
looked clean and new but appear to be flattened out.  There is no oil or 
anything on either one of them. The new mount that is out of the car sits up at 
least 3/4 of an inch higher than the ones installed in the car.  And the engine 
acts like it needs new mounts as there is what sounds like metal to metal noise 
and vibration when the car is lower idle speeds.  The noise goes away if I rev 
the engine a little.
I’m guessing it is not normal for them to be that depressed after installation 
and someone probably put in some cheaper brand when they replaced them.  I 
think I will go ahead replace those as well.  Is Lemforder the correct brand of 
engine mounts to go with?



> On Mar 9, 2019, at 1:54 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Find a Benz garage with the proper press and pay them the $20 to do it.  
> You'll be happy you did.  Lemforder BJs, cheaper types can break the collar 
> even with the proper press, and they might even damage the press.
> 
> --FT
> 
> On 3/9/19 1:40 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote:
>> Any thoughts on a recommended brand for lower ball joints on my 240D? There 
>> is a large amount of play and nasty noises coming from both of them.  Has 
>> anyone replaced them using the “loaner press” from the local auto parts 
>> store?  I’m going to try and do the repair myself.  I’ve watched all videos 
>> on YouTube and it looks like a pretty straight forward job. I have a torch, 
>> a big hammer and a local garage that will help me if needed.
>> 
>> Everything else on front suspension feels tight and looks like it has been 
>> replaced. It has 210,000 miles on it.
>> Thanks,
>> Mike
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Hirschmann Part

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Dan, Can you authorize photos and send on?  

> On Mar 3, 2019, at 10:38 AM, Mike Esh  wrote:
> 
> 
> I am looking for a gear for a Hirschmann Antenna Model 6000u 485 163 21. It 
> is from the 1983 240D and other than the gear, everything else appears to 
> work properly.
> In the attached photo it is the small black gear in the center of the unit.  
> Does anyone have one they could part with?
> Is there someone that sells parts for this model?
> 
> Thanks,
> Mike
> 231-894-5505
> 
> 
> 
> 
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[MBZ] Fwd: Monark nozzles - Update

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

I installed the new Monark nozzles in the 85 300D.  I did not follow the 
Mercedes Source tutorial to carefully disassemble the injectors, boil each one, 
meticulously clean and blow dry each one of the parts or sand the mating 
surfaces.  I believe I am what my wife calls a, “ready, fire, aim,” type 
personality.  My typical process is to get the job done and if it doesn’t work 
out or turns out poorly, go back, read the instructions and then do it again.  
Everything appears to have worked out well this time. I did keep all individual 
injector parts together and processed each one separately.   Pop tests on my 
new $89.00 Pop Tester all came in a within 50 pounds of 2000 PSI.  They were 
with installed with new washers and return hoses and torqued to about 80 
pounds.  Engine performance seems to have improved, no leaks, idle is smoother 
and hopefully, miles per gallon will improve.  The old injectors were pretty 
pitted and two of them had a poor spray pattern and one of those popped off at 
about 500 PSI.
 

> Begin forwarded message:
> 
> From: Michael Esh 
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Monark nozzles
> Date: January 17, 2019 at 8:00:50 PM EST
> To: Mercedes Discussion List 
> 
> Thanks for all the input.  Kent gave in and sold them to me without his kit.  
> The price ended up being better than the eBay prices with the New Years 
> discount.   
> He said they are pretty much out of stock again. 
> 
> Michael E. Esh
> 
> 
>> On Jan 17, 2019, at 5:20 PM, Craig via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> On Thu, 17 Jan 2019 17:00:20 -0500 Michael Esh via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
>> 
>>> Can one of you German speaking/reading guys help me get to this site in
>>> English or look up prices and shipping costs for 5 Monark nozzles for
>>> my 85 300D.  Mercedes Source has a limited supply and only want to sell
>>> them with there “Injection rebuild Kit”. For about $350.00. Thanks,
>>> Mike https://www.ebay.de/str/puzisshop
>> 
>> 
>> Look at
>> 
>> https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.de%2Fstr%2Fpuzisshop
>> 
>> 
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[MBZ] Hirschmann Part

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

I am looking for a gear for a Hirschmann Antenna Model 6000u 485 163 21. It is 
from the 1983 240D and other than the gear, everything else appears to work 
properly.
In the attached photo it is the small black gear in the center of the unit.  
Does anyone have one they could part with?
Is there someone that sells parts for this model?

Thanks,
Mike
231-894-5505




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Re: [MBZ] It's broke

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Got It.
Thanks


> On Feb 25, 2019, at 8:47 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Me thinks you need a Google account. 
> 
> 
> 
> Rick
> 
> 
> 
> Original Message  
> 
> 
> 
> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Sent: February 25, 2019 7:45 PM
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Cc: michael...@mac.com
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] It's broke
> 
> 
> Same here,  however i am trying to download on a Mac.
> 
> Michael E. Esh
> 
> 
>> On Feb 25, 2019, at 8:26 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> --FT - how do the Google Drive files get downloaded / viewed?  Do you
>> need to authorize?  There do not seem to be Drive options for viewing
>> and when downloading, things seem to stall.
>> Thanks.
>> tin
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[MBZ] Fwd: Hearing test and leaking exhaust.

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

I am having more and more trouble hearing people talk in regular conversation 
and it gets even more difficult to hear if there is background noise. So I 
downloaded an iPhone app and using my headphones I tested my hearing.  Results 
are below if anyone wants to see them.  I completed the test several times with 
different apps and the results were all similar.  I am going to talk to my Doc 
about it and investigate getting some type of help.  
I imagine most of the folks on this list are young and in excellent health 
however, if there are any old farts out there that could help me avoid some 
pitfalls and share any good information or make any recommendations I would 
appreciate it.
I talked to my sister about it and she told me she has her ears cleaned by a 
specialist every year and it has improved her hearing.  Does anyone have any 
experience with that?

Benz Question.  I am working on the 83 240D I bought a couple of months ago and 
it sounds to me like it has an exhaust leak, but I cannot find any leaks.  I am 
listening to it from the front of the car, under the hood and comparing it to 
my 1985 300D, and the 240 is definitely louder.  I have carefully felt around 
the exhaust manifold, the down pipe, and other connections and could  not feel 
any leaks or see any black residue.  Is there a better way to determine where 
it could be leaking?  Are the 240D’s prone to leaky manifolds or are they just 
typically louder the 300D? Any insight?

Thanks,
Mike


> Begin forwarded message:
> 
> From: Michael Esh 
> Subject: Hearing test
> Date: February 21, 2019 at 1:36:56 AM EST
> To: Michael E Esh 
> 
> My #HearingTest app results.
> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id1067630100?ls=1&mt=8
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Michael E. Esh
> 

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Re: [MBZ] 123 and older reman interior parts from Reinvent the Wheel (no affiliation, etc.)

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Dan,
I would be interested in getting that contact information from you.
Thanks,
Mike

> On Feb 21, 2019, at 10:18 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I can put you in direct contact with the guy in Turkey who is making these if 
> you’re interested. I just bought a new dash pad for my W111 from him and I’m 
> very pleased. Ordered it on a Monday and got it on Thursday.
> 
> Not only that, but you’ll save about $250 buying direct from him. Reinvent 
> the Wheel tends to be a serious ripoff when it comes to prices in my opinion.
> 


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Re: [MBZ] Da pahts bidness

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

FWIW  - I contacted Jabba about ordering some Mercedes parts several months ago 
and he said he had been out of the parts business for a while.

> On Feb 4, 2019, at 6:35 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I’ve been pleased with FCPEuro for some things I’ve bought. Have not dealt 
> with Jabba for awhile but he always delivered well. 
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
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>> On Feb 4, 2019, at 3:40 PM, G Mann via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> A ripe business opportunity for someone to set up shop and DO IT RIGHT...
>> 
>> Millions of dollars to be made by simply running a good business that
>> delivers the right part to customer at a fair price.
>> 
>> On Mon, Feb 4, 2019 at 12:18 PM Dan--- via Mercedes 
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Yeah, that’s been around since last summer. Ugly mess. Glad I never used
>>> them.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
 On Feb 4, 2019, at 1:03 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
 Looks like things going off the rails
 
 
>>> https://jalopnik.com/spying-on-employees-screwing-buyers-what-went-wrong-a-1827474482
 
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Re: [MBZ] Hibernation

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

1/28/2019  _  9 degrees and winds of about 40 mph on Lake Michigan near 
Whitehall,
Mi



> On Jan 29, 2019, at 9:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
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> 1/3 of the USA is below zero or below freezing.  We got a 1" blizzard in
> the middle of rush hour that caused havoc.
> 
> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 9:30 PM Clay Monroe via Mercedes <
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> 
>> I am hibernating.  Trying to stay abreast of the falling snow and clear
>> the driveway so that one day I can leave and get a fresh donut and coffee
>> when SWMBA is not paying attention.
>> 
>> She is actually in canada this week.  CL up here is low on viable MB
>> examples I could create marital strife with.
>> 
>> clay monroe
>> 
>>> I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for what
>> I'm looking for didn't fall out.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Jan 29, 2019, at 5:11 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Is everyone in hibernation from the cold, or is the list down...?
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Monark nozzles

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

I have bought from him in the past.  I just don’t want to buy the Kit he is 
selling.  I don’t want or need another compression tester.  


> On Jan 17, 2019, at 5:53 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> On 17/01/2019 4:32 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
>> I have a German eBay guy I've bought from. I’ll get the link momentarily. 
>> Don’t buy from Ken, he’s ripping you off.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
> Give Ken a break. He, like everyone else, is trying to make a living. He has 
> chosen a fairly difficult way to do it and seems to be making it work. He 
> does not have the world's best prices but such is life. I don't recall buying 
> anything from him, but I am happy enough to know he is out there trying to 
> keep old MB's alive in his own way.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Any interest in a 87 300TD with a #17 head?

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Kaleb,
What color is it and how many miles does it have on it?
Thanks,
Mike

> On Jan 10, 2019, at 6:50 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes 
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> SEND TITLE
> 
> On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 11:17 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> It’s been sitting a long time, last time I checked drivers window was only
>> one that worked, needs a major cleaning, will need a Vermont title
>> obtained.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jan 9, 2019, at 10:59 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> So what's wrong with it?
>>> --
>>> Max Dillon
>>> Charleston SC
>>> 
 On January 9, 2019 11:47:57 PM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 Zero rust
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
> On Jan 9, 2019, at 10:09 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes
  wrote:
> 
> How rusty?
> --
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
> 
>> On January 9, 2019 7:27:27 PM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
  wrote:
>> I have this car that I probably never get to getting done. Thinking
>> about moving it out if somebody is interested.
>> 
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[MBZ] $700 Car

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

1983 240D
$700 
Plus - 
New tires for car hauler.
Replace speedo drive gear caused by towing without removing driveshaft.  (It 
was way to cold and way to dark)
Fuel and expenses for getting car home.
Testing relationship with buddy and his truck.
Diesel fuel filters - main, tank, and secondary.
Diesel Biocide.
New fluids all around.
Front brake pads and rotors
New Bilstein shocks.
New Bozio injector nozzles
New boots on all axles joints
Center drive shaft support and bearing.
Repair rust hole beneath battery tray.
Countless hours of fun working on the car. 
Driving to Austin to visit number 1 daughter and family. 









> On Dec 23, 2018, at 12:20 AM, Craig via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> After getting four Hankook tires and a Barum for the spare and after a
> brief detour to Harbor Freight, I arrived home with the $700E300D.
> 
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[MBZ] deisel Injector

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

I am going to look at the injectors on my 240D this weekend

Has anyone rebuilt the their injectors lately?  What brand is reccomended?  

Thanks,
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Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Michael Esh
220 Robinwood Drive
Whitehall, MI 49461

Functional is good, pretty is good.  Send the nice one…what the heck. 
Thanks.


> On Dec 3, 2018, at 9:36 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I don't think so.  Please send it.   When you get it you can take a look and 
> send what you think its worth.   I think I have some that look "used" and one 
> that looks new.  got a preference?   Just functional or pretty and 
> functional?  Ive got a lot of 124 stuff, but not much 123 stuff.  I have 
> never junked a 123.  They keep running!
> 
> Mike Esh via Mercedes wrote on 12/3/18 7:48 PM:
>> Sold!  Let me cost and shipping  and please send it along. Do you still have 
>> my address?
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Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Sold!  Let me cost and shipping  and please send it along. Do you still have my 
address?


> On Dec 3, 2018, at 2:47 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I'm pretty sure I have a gas cap.  Don't think I can help with any other items
> 
> 
> Mike Esh via Mercedes wrote on 12/3/18 11:38 AM:
>> Does anyone want to sell any of the following.  I am placing an order  later 
>> today for my newly acquired 1983 240D
>> 
>>  Autohaus AZ wants almost $30.00 for a visor clip!  Does anyone have a used 
>> one they would like to part with or know where I can get a used one?  I am 
>> checking local junk yards.  Any color will do.
>> 
>> Also looking for:
>> Gas/oil filler cap.
>> Yellow vacuum check valve for door lock system.
>> Hood Pad - with or without heat shield.
>> Center driveshaft support with bearing and bearing if not included. 
>> Transmission filter and gasket  - Autohaus has two listed, a Meyle and a 
>> Mann.  Mann is about $7.00 more and gasket must be ordered separately. 
>> Thoughts?
>> Clear fuel filter(s)
>> Canister fuel filter(s)
>> 
>> Update on condition - It is running well and going down the road straight 
>> and true. Not stopping as well as it should.
>> Put new rubber brake lines on all 4 wheels and new pads on the front.  The 
>> front pads were soaked with what looked like brake fluid.  installed new 
>> caliper on left  front. ( it was in the trunk) Did not see any leaks around 
>> other calipers.
>> Working on vacuum system -
>> Brakes feel like vacuum assist is intermittent.
>> Shifting is erratic as well.
>> Discovered broken line to door locks.  Will test drive after that is sorted 
>> out.
>> I’m sure more parts will be need as time goes on.
>> Mike
>> 
>>  
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Nice!
My son in law is going to print one tomorrow.  I let you know how it turns out  

> On Dec 3, 2018, at 7:18 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes 
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> https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1480687
> 
> Greg
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don via 
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> Sent: Monday, December 03, 2018 2:22 PM
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> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -
> 
> Visor clips sound like a perfect use for a 3D printer.
> 
>> 
>> Autohaus AZ wants almost $30.00 for a visor clip!  Does anyone have a used
>> one they would like to part with or know where I can get a used one?  I am
>> checking local junk yards.  Any color will do.
>> 
>> Also looking for:
>> Gas/oil filler cap.
>> Yellow vacuum check valve for door lock system.
>> Hood Pad - with or without heat shield.
>> Center driveshaft support with bearing and bearing if not included.
>> Transmission filter and gasket  - Autohaus has two listed, a Meyle and a
>> Mann.  Mann is about $7.00 more and gasket must be ordered separately.
>> Thoughts?
>> Clear fuel filter(s)
>> Canister fuel filter(s)
>> 
>> Update on condition - It is running well and going down the road straight
>> and true. Not stopping as well as it should.
>> Put new rubber brake lines on all 4 wheels and new pads on the front.  The
>> front pads were soaked with what looked like brake fluid.  installed new
>> caliper on left  front. ( it was in the trunk) Did not see any leaks around
>> other calipers.
>> Working on vacuum system -
>> Brakes feel like vacuum assist is intermittent.
>> Shifting is erratic as well.
>> Discovered broken line to door locks.  Will test drive after that is sorted
>> out.
>> I’m sure more parts will be need as time goes on.
>> Mike
>> 
>> 
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[MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Does anyone want to sell any of the following.  I am placing an order  later 
today for my newly acquired 1983 240D

 Autohaus AZ wants almost $30.00 for a visor clip!  Does anyone have a used one 
they would like to part with or know where I can get a used one?  I am checking 
local junk yards.  Any color will do.

Also looking for:
Gas/oil filler cap.
Yellow vacuum check valve for door lock system.
Hood Pad - with or without heat shield.
Center driveshaft support with bearing and bearing if not included. 
Transmission filter and gasket  - Autohaus has two listed, a Meyle and a Mann.  
Mann is about $7.00 more and gasket must be ordered separately. Thoughts?
Clear fuel filter(s)
Canister fuel filter(s)

Update on condition - It is running well and going down the road straight and 
true. Not stopping as well as it should. 
Put new rubber brake lines on all 4 wheels and new pads on the front.  The 
front pads were soaked with what looked like brake fluid.  installed new 
caliper on left  front. ( it was in the trunk) Did not see any leaks around 
other calipers.
Working on vacuum system - 
Brakes feel like vacuum assist is intermittent.
Shifting is erratic as well.
Discovered broken line to door locks.  Will test drive after that is sorted out.
I’m sure more parts will be need as time goes on.  
Mike

 







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Re: [MBZ] no cranky 87 td

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

I’ve never tried it, but would and an inner tube work in the same manner? Place 
under car, blow up with portable air compressor, place jack stands, get the 
work done, remove.
Or just use a floor jack.


> On Dec 3, 2018, at 10:29 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Yes. Weirdly I have a starter in the garage that looks pretty new, so now I
> just have to figure out now to not get run over on the street where it is
> parked. And also how to get under the car; it is pretty low and has belly
> pans. I always loved those inflatable bag things they used to use in the
> sand to lift cars out with exhaust pressure; would make for an easy way to
> put one side of the car on stands.
> 
> On Sun, Dec 2, 2018, 7:48 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
> 
>> Time for a new starter, methinks...
>> -
>> Max
>> Charleston SC
>> 
>> 
>> On Sun, Dec 2, 2018 at 8:30 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Shorting the pins at the terminal block does nothing. I jumped the car
>>> also, and the behavior did not change. I did note that shifting the car
>>> into and out of park and neutral while the switch is in the start
>> position
>>> caused dimming of all the dash lights, implying a short in the system and
>>> also implying that the neutral safety switch is operating correctly.
>>> 
>>> On Sun, Dec 2, 2018, 4:57 AM M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
>>> 
 Sounds legit to me.  If memory serves, high-draw items like starters
>> tend
 to have fusible links rather than fuses.   It sounds as though you're
 getting power to the starter.  I'm gonna go along with the bad
>>> starter/bad
 connection theory.   Have you tried to put 12VDC to the starter itself
>>> yet?
 
 -MMM-
 
 On Sun, Dec 2, 2018 at 12:22 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <
 mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
> Yes I checked them and wiggled them all.
> 
> But here's the thing: there is no fuse labeled "starter". I am not
>>> sure,
> given that all dash lights are on when key is turned on, that there
>> is
 any
> fuse failure that could produce this symptom. The key energizes a
>> relay
> somewhere when turned to start position. If the switch has any power
>> at
> all, I assume the fuse is good, whatever it is called.
> 
> Is this correct?
> 
> K
> 
> On Sat, Dec 1, 2018, 8:58 PM M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
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>> Have you CHECKED all the FUSES?
>> 
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[MBZ] Woodstock, Georgia

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Is anyone around Woodstock, Georgia that could look at a 300D for me.  The 
engine is out and I just want to ensure it is as rust free as the seller 
claims.  I am thinking of having it shipped to Michigan or driving down and 
hauling it back on a tow dolly.
I will get the address if anyone is around and could take a look.
Thanks,
Mike
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Re: [MBZ] Anyone want a rare Manny 240CD?

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Anyone have an idea of how much it would cost to have it shipped to Michigan?
I am very interested.

Michael E. Esh
michael...@mac.com
(C) 231.894.5505

On Sep 24, 2018, at 09:27 AM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" 
 wrote:

It’s probably worth it for the parts if nothing else.

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 24, 2018, at 12:46 AM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes  
wrote:


https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/d/1980-mercedes-300-cd/6681960106.html


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[MBZ] seat parts

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Clay,
Just wanted to let you know, the seat parts you sent are exactly what I need.
Thanks again for taking the time to help me out!
Mike

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[MBZ] seat rail 3400 TD

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

I am getting back to work on my 1985 300 TD.  I am having new floor pans welded 
in - Does anyone have and would like to sell a drivers side set of seat rails 
and nuts and bolts that attach it to the seat and to the floor pan.  The seat 
that came out the car has rusted to the point that the attachments rusted to 
the original floor pan and cannot be remove  The left rail is also used pretty 
bad. (not sure if I am using the correct terminology)
I also will need the attachment points that will be welded to the new floor 
pan.  Can these be ordered new?  Who might have them?

Thanks,
Mike



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Re: [MBZ] 84 Wagon?

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Has anyone went to look at this vehicle or made any inquiries?  I am very 
interested.

thanks,

Mike

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On Aug 01, 2018, at 01:37 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes 
 wrote:


1984 Mercedes 300D Wagon $400

https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/6656868736.html
B2 piston, perhaps?
Wish I had space. (Other than between my nears!)

Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred
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Re: [MBZ] Another reason to stay away from Walmart!

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Just got the estimate for repairs. $6856.00
I will attach a pdf as well for those interested.

Mercedes 1985 repair Estimate 6-13-18.pdf
Description: Adobe PDF document


> On Jun 14, 2018, at 10:00 AM, Michael Esh via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
>> 
>> I got smacked by a Buick yesterday driving along the access road between 
>> Lowe’s and Walmart. Lady never even slowed down until she hit me.   No one 
>> hurt but the car is crunched pretty good.   Just turned 170,000 miles.  I 
>> don’t have collision but my insurance rep is going to bill her insurance 
>> since she is at fault.  Not sure how that is going work here in Michigan. No 
>> police involved because it was on private property.   Looks like I’ll need a 
>> front door, back door, and lower 1/4 panel.  Kaleb, do you have any rust 
>> free examples?  If so, I’d be willing to come and get them.   I’ll also be 
>> checking with KK Manufacturing in Sparta, MI. I just bought rear floor pans 
>> for the wagon from them for $90.00 each. 
>> Thanks,
>> Mike
>> 
>> 
> 
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>> 
>> 
>> Michael E. Esh
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Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Thanks, Max.

> On May 21, 2018, at 7:22 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Looks like price has gone up a bit, I think I got it for about $150.
> 
> https://www.egauges.com/TR7412UB-OR-USB-Bluetooth-12-Volt-Orange-LED-p/tr7412ub-or.htm
> 
> -- 
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> Charleston SC
> '87 300TD
> '95 E300
> 
> On May 21, 2018 6:43:15 PM EDT, Michael Esh via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
>> 
>> What was the name of the company several of bought from that sells car
>> radios with no frills?  With good/reasonable quality and pricing. 
>> Looking for something for my MGB. 
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Mike 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Need a wagon?

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

I have sent the info to her.  Im hoping she can go take a look.

> On May 7, 2018, at 12:15 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 
>> On May 7, 2018 at 11:56 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> BaT flipper..
> 
> In serious need of at least accumulators and control valve, but it's cheap 
> enough that maybe Esh should have his daughter fetch it for him. 
> Mitch
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[MBZ] Austin TX trip

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Just got back from Austin, TX trip driving the 85 300D  It performed flawlessly 
and was a very comfortable and enjoyable trip. It took me about 23 hours each 
way with a 3 hour nap in the middle.  Interestingly my MPG was better on the 
way down than on the way back.  Probably due to a trailing wind on the way down 
and a head wing on the way back.  Also, I was driving an average of about 5 
miles per hour faster on the way back.

Spent the week helping my daughter around the house and property.  She is 
leasing a 2.5 acre lot and is operating a Musicians Hostel.  She has one home, 
one studio,  3 small out buildings, 3 travel trailers, a large garden and about 
a dozen chickens on the property.   All of this in the north end of the city. 
It is quite the setup!  She has 4 long term guests as well as several others 
that only stay a couple of days or a week at a time.  Not something I would 
enjoy, but to each their own.  
 
This daughter is the one who loves the older Mercedes.  She drove my hand me  
downs over the years. A 1973 220D and a 1981 300TD.  The 220 was crashed into 
and rusted away.  The 300TD rusted away and is currently donating 
parts(including engine and transmission) to an 85 300TD that will be ready to 
drive in a month or so.  Her favorite and mine was the 220D.  She is currently 
driving a 1990 Chevy conversion van who’s body is showing its age.  The engine 
is the reliable 350 V8 with about 180,000 miles on and going strong.

Mike
 





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[MBZ] I won a new mercedes! hahahha.

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

> Begin forwarded message:
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> Date: April 28, 2018 at 5:00:53 AM CDT
> To: Mike Esh 
> 
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[MBZ] Trio to Austin TX from Michigan

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

I am driving from Kalamazoo, MI to visit my daughter at 5213 Jim Hogg, Austin 
TX. (love that street name) I’m leaving this Friday and returning  on or about 
next Friday.  I will be driving my 1985 300D.  Does anyone in-between/on the 
way (within reason) need anything picked up and delivered?  It might be kinda 
fun to swing by Kaleb”s Mercedes Ranch to see his collection and visit a bit.   

I was considering driving a 2016 Hyundai Veloster that I was selling for a 
friend.  Thanks goodness we sold it.  It only had 7000 miles on it and sold for 
$11,000 to a dealer in Kalamazoo. The friend bought it for $20,500 then died 
about 6 months afterwords. I delivered it Kzoo from my home in Whitehall, about 
a 2 hour drive.  It was a very uncomfortable ride.  I just did not fit well in 
the seat and it was difficult to get out of.  I’m 61, 5’10 and weigh 220 
pounds.  It drives and handles very well.  One odd thing is that the warrantee 
from the new car does not transfer to the new owner.  Each new owner must 
purchase a new warrantee package if they want to. Is that normal?  I have not 
bought a new car since 2005.
Thanks,
Mike
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[MBZ] Scam Bolts? Was Re: MB Canada

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

No Benz content question.  
2011 Subaru Outback - Cam bolts.
I brought my daughters car in for alignment after my indy replaced tie rod ends 
(he can’t do alignments).  Shop calls and says they can’t align it properly 
because it doesn’t have any “cam bolts” and it needs new “cam bolts”. I asked 
why and he says that it doesn’t have any because of the struts.  I ask to talk 
to the tech and he says the cam bolts are worn out and they can’t adjust the 
slightly negative camber.  I ask how much and they say 80.00 for parts and 
labor plus the original cost of alignment  I say, just adjust as close as you 
can with existing “cam bolts”.  
I honestly don’t know if it has/had cam bolts or not but it sure sounded like a 
scam to me.  Does anyone know for sure if this can be an issue?
Thanks,
Mike

> On Apr 8, 2018, at 3:57 PM, G Mann via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> And, to an equally large extent, it's exactly why groups like this one are
> active, well populated, and "fix our own", after walking into dealerships
> and being welcomed with the business equivalent of a handshake and being
> handed a jar of sand filled Vaseline.
> 
> Dash cam best investment I've ever made, based on the return. BTW...
> had a bit of activity at night in the neighborhood lately at the house in
> town... backed the dash cam car in the drive and left the cam powered up
> overnight... BING.. Cops were glad to use the film... the perps... not so
> happy.. Neighbors having their cars vandalized.. real happy.
> 
> On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 12:48 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> Of note is how well MB Canada treats its customers.   (Flip em the bird)
>> BUT, it probably makes little difference if it was an MB, a vw, deetriot
>> iron, or a riceburner.  Most stealers believe they have a captive
>> audience.  To a large extent, they do.
>> 
>> Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
>> 
>>> https://jalopnik.com/canadian-mercedes-dealership-caught-on-
>>> dashcam-taking-c-1825054515
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Crazy as BAT?

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Is it normal on this vehicle to one backup light that is red and the other 
white?

> On Mar 26, 2018, at 9:13 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> yellow box is yuro emergency triangle reflector.
> 
>> Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
>> March 26, 2018 at 3:53 PM
>> Oh, forgot to mention the picture of the rear panel pulled out shows the 
>> first aid kit and rear washer bottle. The yellow box is I think a tool kit..
>> -Curt
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Anyone there today?

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ok.  Thanks

> On Mar 8, 2018, at 5:39 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Pretty much body rotted. Mechanicals are pretty much OK. 
> 
> --R
> Sent from iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 8, 2018, at 5:26 PM, Mike Esh via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> What is up with the 300TD?  I need a good TD 81 - 85 body.
>> Mike
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Mar 8, 2018, at 3:53 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I'm here, no Benzing yet today since I got the $500E300 running pretty well 
>>> yesterday.
>>> 
>>> But I was thinking I need to start knackering the 300TD soon, get it out of 
>>> the way and get some parts off it.  Does thinking count?
>>> 
>>> --FT
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On 3/8/18 3:46 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
>>>> I haven't seen any postings, so I'm wondering if everyone is off and busy
>>>> with other things.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Craig
>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> Present: '90 300D/2.5 Turbo246 kmi
>>>>'89 Chevrolet G20 Beauville Van (the Big Red Van,
>>>>  affectionately dubbed the BRV)
>>>>  207 kmi
>>>>'07 Peterbilt 386  Bruno  885 kmi  For sale!
>>>> Has Cat Platinum Overhaul!
>>>>'00 Kenworth W900  Helmut 943 kmi
>>>> 
>>>> Past:'82 240D/3.0   Bluebell   286 kmi
>>>>'95 E320   Sebastian  135 kmi   RIP
>>>>'94 E420   Oskar  127 kmi   RIP
>>>>'86 190E/2.3
>>>>'72 220/8
>>>>'64 190Dc  Emma
>>>>'72 220D/8 Herman 186 kmi
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Re: [MBZ] Anyone there today?

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

What is up with the 300TD?  I need a good TD 81 - 85 body.
Mike







> On Mar 8, 2018, at 3:53 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I'm here, no Benzing yet today since I got the $500E300 running pretty well 
> yesterday.
> 
> But I was thinking I need to start knackering the 300TD soon, get it out of 
> the way and get some parts off it.  Does thinking count?
> 
> --FT
> 
> 
> On 3/8/18 3:46 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
>> I haven't seen any postings, so I'm wondering if everyone is off and busy
>> with other things.
>> 
>> 
>> Craig
>> 
>> --
>> Present: '90 300D/2.5 Turbo246 kmi
>>  '89 Chevrolet G20 Beauville Van (the Big Red Van,
>>affectionately dubbed the BRV)
>>207 kmi
>>  '07 Peterbilt 386  Bruno  885 kmi  For sale!
>>   Has Cat Platinum Overhaul!
>>  '00 Kenworth W900  Helmut 943 kmi
>> 
>> Past:'82 240D/3.0   Bluebell   286 kmi
>>  '95 E320   Sebastian  135 kmi   RIP
>>  '94 E420   Oskar  127 kmi   RIP
>>  '86 190E/2.3
>>  '72 220/8
>>  '64 190Dc  Emma
>>  '72 220D/8 Herman 186 kmi
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Re: [MBZ] LIST MOM Re: OT a little truth for the albore crowd.

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Can you list a couple of the unbiased sites that i could look at to learn more 
facts instead of opinions.
thanks,
Mike
> On Feb 25, 2018, at 9:44 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Dwight sez:
> 
>> ‎I am wondering how many of the listers >posting on this have read any real
>> research, not political opinion one way or >the other?
> 
> I have, but I haven't posted, and probably won't.
> 
> Rick
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Re: [MBZ] Trashed my heater valve

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Thanks Andrew.  I will send you an email if I do here from by Monday or Tuesday.

Mike
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On Jan 24, 2018, at 11:01 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
 wrote:

Just found out I will be going on a day hike Saturday morning, so If I
don't confirm by Saturday night PLEASE email me a reminder.

If you are replacing the insert be sure to get an OEM part from Mercedes!

Andrew

On Wed, Jan 24, 2018 at 12:02 AM, Michael Esh via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Andrew, that would be fantastic. I would really appreciate it and I will
gladly pay you for it and cost of shipping.
Thanks,
Mike

Michael E. Esh
220 Robinwood Drive
Whitehall, MI 49461


On Jan 23, 2018, at 9:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <

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Pretty sure I have a spare housing, Mike. Happy to ship it to you = can

it

wait until the weekend?

On Tue, Jan 23, 2018 at 9:07 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


It's a solenoid, and if the wires pulled off, likely they were corroded
and part (if not all) of your problem.

Someone should have one, also try German Potomac.

Peter
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[MBZ] Trashed my heater valve

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

I'm still working on intermittent heat in 85 300D and ruined the monovalve 
housing.(the part with 4 screws that the monovalve insert slides into.   When I 
took it out to look at the insert for leaks I pulled the wires off the 
transformer.  Does anyone have a extra used one laying around they want to get 
rid of?  By the way the valve had no leaks in it.
Thanks,
Mike


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[MBZ] New Heater Question was Re: Monovalve Static test out of the car?

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

The heat in my 85 300D is difficult to regulate each time I start out.  If I 
have the temp regulator set for anything other than all the way cold it blows 
major heat until I rotate the regulator all the way to cold, then wait for it 
to blow cold.  After doing that I can regulate temp pretty well although it 
seems like the temp is set way to cold on the regulator.  Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Mike
p.s.  Sold the 84 300D vegoil vehicle and all equipment for $500.00. Original 
price of vehicle was also $500.00.  It was not running well, very low power.  
The rear cylinder compression was low.  After testing, I determined it was not 
a valve issue.  Oil in the cylinder during the recheck and compression 
returned.  So glad to have room in the garage again!  After all expenses I 
think I saved over $5000.00 over the life of the vegoil project.


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On Nov 28, 2017, at 09:31 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes  
wrote:

Every one I've seen that failed had torn rubber that was obvious at
inspection. Remove insert, and look for tears! (These are the 107/123/126
units.)

-- Jim
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Re: [MBZ] Subject: lug bolts for 300D w/ steel wheels (the short

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Thanks, yes, I think he is  sending them to the address I provided.

Mike
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On Nov 10, 2017, at 03:11 PM, Rdeafboy via Mercedes  
wrote:

Mike ...I see you are getting them ...Anyhow i found 3 short ones..Just 
wanted to let you know 
 
Bob
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Re: [MBZ] lug bolts for 300D w/ steel wheels (the short ones)

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Andrew,
Your recommendation was much better for me, only $31.50 for 20 and free 
shipping.  Used would be fine as winter will take its toll.  I'll see what Bob 
comes up with.  T
Thanks for the help Dan.
Thanks,
Mike




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On Nov 09, 2017, at 03:01 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
 wrote:

Not cheap. $80 for 20.

On Thu, Nov 9, 2017 at 2:42 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes 
wrote:

If you end up having to buy new ones, these are your guys:

http://otisincla.com/

They are lug bolt wizards.

-D


On Nov 9, 2017, at 2:33 PM, Mike Esh via Mercedes 

wrote:



Does anyone have a set of 20 lug bolts for 300D w/ steel wheels (the

short ones) they would like to sell me? Mine went with the 84 300D I sold
a couple of months ago and now it is time to put the Blizzacks winter
treads on.

Thanks in advance,
Mike



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Re: [MBZ] Subject: lug bolts for 300D w/ steel wheels (the short

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Thanks Bob,
I'll be waiting!

Mike
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On Nov 09, 2017, at 04:27 PM, Rdeafboy via Mercedes  
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Hang tight ..Let me look for mine since I grabbed them at a junkyard...I have a 
240D so I need the long ones ...
 
Bob[Who's getting broken alternator mounting bracket[Alum,] replaced.]
 
Bob
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[MBZ] lug bolts for 300D w/ steel wheels (the short ones)

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Does anyone have a set of 20 lug bolts for 300D w/ steel wheels  (the short 
ones) they would like to sell me?  Mine went with the 84 300D I sold a couple 
of months ago and now it is time to put the Blizzacks winter treads on.  
Thanks in advance,
Mike



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Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

I removed the bolt but I could not remove the spring.  It looks like a ball 
with a spring some how holding the ball?  I  could see the ball and spring 
through the holes in the bolt but not remove the spring.   Am I doing some 
thing wrong?

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On Mar 27, 2017, at 09:45 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes  wrote:

Michael,

Just follow the clear plastic return line from the filter assembly that goes to 
a banjo bolt on the engine side of the IP. You'll know you've found it when you 
see the banjo bolt that looks like it has a bolt head with a lock nut 
underneath it.

-D

Sent from my iPad

On Mar 27, 2017, at 9:26 AM, Michael Esh via Mercedes  
wrote:

Could someone post the email with picture of the location of this spring/nut? 
Or the description? I can't find the original email and I want to give it a try 
in 85 300D.
Thanks
Mike

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On Mar 27, 2017, at 8:53 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes  wrote:

I still haven't driven the 300D since I did the spring stretch. Once I do I'll 
report back.

I'm sort of interested in the OM603's version of this and how it might affect 
that engine. There are some threads on PeachParts about low power or poor 
performance on the OM603 relative to this part.

Dan

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On Mar 27, 2017, at 9:19 AM, MG via Mercedes  wrote:

That is my thought. I believe the spring may have been weak enough to lower the 
pressure in the pump to the point where the fuel wasn't filling the injector 
pistons all the way especially the last ones in line. It may also have advanced 
the timing some. In the injection pump on the GM 6.2 and 6.5 when the ignition 
is turned to start a wire that goes to the injection pump pulls the relief 
valve open which the manual says, if I remember correctly, drops the pressure 
in the injection pump to 0, retarding the injection timing by I think 4 deg. 
The normal pressure in there is about 10-12lbs. My thought is the same thing is 
happening here even though the pumps are different the principle is probably 
the same.

In any case the more even idle and the quieter engine under power as well as 
the better response seem to point to that conclusion. Though I really need to 
do that 2mm chain stretch test to see what my chain stretch actually is. The 
quick and dirty method says around 4-5deg but that's not very precise.

Anyway even the manual recommends stretching the spring to 27mm if the pressure 
is low. No I didn't check the pressure but given the age of the car I have 
little doubt that it wasn't where it once was when new.

My next little project is to put an electric pressure gauge on the line between 
the final filter and the pump to keep track of the pressure while driving. This 
should tell me when my filter is getting to the point of needing a change.

Manfred



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Re: [MBZ] Continental Radios

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

On the website mentioned in the email this radio mentions it comes with USB and 
Orangetooth
Part # Tr7412UB=OR
What is Orangetooth?  I have never heard of this.  I  googled it couldnt find 
anything.
Thanks
Mike
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On Jan 17, 2017, at 11:10 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes  
wrote:

I've found another US seller / source for most of the Continental radio
line:

http://www.egauges.com/category-s/33233.htm

$133 plus free shipping for the TR7412UB-OR, which is what Dan and I have.
Mine has degraded reception right now, so I'm going to return it under
warranty for repair or replacement.

I've ordered the CD7416UB-OR from an Ebay seller (has bluetooth and
front-loading CD player) and will use that in my car while the warranty
stuff goes on, and once I have that radio back or replaced, I'll move the
this one over to SWMBO's car.
-
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[MBZ] 1985 300D Dash Lights Glowing

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

I just completed a diesel purge a couple of days ago(thanks to those who 
helped) and when I got in the car last night I noticed the parking brake 
warning light, the glow plug light which is right next to it and the low fuel 
level warning light, which is no where near it, were glowing faintly.  Does 
anyone know what would cause this and what the remedy might be.  I have had the 
dash out of my 84 300D but not this one.  
Thanks,
Mike

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Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge.

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Thanks for the help.
The job is complete. Definately running a little better?
Mike
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On Nov 28, 2016, at 12:58 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes  
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I left out a lot of stuff, like the fact that the steel supply line and
maybe even the return line will leak fuel when you remove the rubber lines,
so be prepared to deal with that and other things that will come up.

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Mon, Nov 28, 2016 at 12:56 PM, Meade Dillon  wrote:

In the engine bay, on the inside of the left front fender, there are two
steel fuel line connections. Attached are rubber fuel lines that go to the
engine. The "fat" swollen looking hose is the "cigar" hose and is the
return line. Mark the steel line it attaches to so you can keep the steel
lines straight. The other line is the supply line. Disconnect the supply
and return lines, put the ends of the rubber lines into a clean container,
add the can of diesel purge to that container, start the car and rev the
engine until all the diesel purge is consumed. Put the rubber lines back
where they belong.

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Mon, Nov 28, 2016 at 12:48 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Can someone give me a quick explanation of how to do a diesel purge? I
have a 1985 300 D. Trying to determine which which hose goes where.
Thanks,
Mike

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Re: [MBZ] 1985 300D

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Yes, 



Please contact me.




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On Aug 02, 2016, at 06:08 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes  
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I know someone who has a complete stainless steel exhaust (used) if you are 
interested.

Rick 
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[MBZ] 1985 300D

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

My exhaust pipe rusted through where the downpipe attaches to the rest of the 
system and fell off on the way home today.  I removed everything from there 
back and discovered holes in other areas as well.  I am going to replace the 
whole system.   Any suggestions as to where the best place to order parts from? 
 My local mechanic will install.  I live in Michigan.




Thanks,


Mike







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Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Is Lemforder a quality replacement for the lower Ball joint.
AutoAZ wants $32.00 for Lemforder
Northlake wants 57.00 and doesn't indicate manufacturer. 
Both prices include shipping charges.
Thanks,
Mike


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On May 26, 2016, at 01:25 AM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes 
 wrote:

If your joint is making noise, the boot probably failed long ago. Visual 
inspection of the boots is easy. Take a look at the steering joint boots and 
guide (brake) rod mount while you are underneath. The job requires considerable 
disassembly so it may be worth replacing other failing rubber at the same time.

The actual ball joints are cheap, good ones are only like $30 ea. The required labor is 
not cheap. I think my last ones (for W126) were TRW and they are fine. Replacing them 
requires removing all the brake stuff and then removing the steering knuckle, which 
requires a couple cheap presses. Most folks beat out the old knuckle with a big hammer (4 
lb min). Pressing in the new one requires a special press tool (like $300+) although 
there is a cheaper and effectie "pipe-like" tool (available on ebay) that you 
use with a 12-20 ton press. A few folks have reported success using a standard C-clamp 
ball-joint kit but I'm skeptical that this would damage the new joint. I did the job 
without using spring compressor (although I have one); the shock and wood block (under 
the LCA) held the lower control arm while the knuckle was removed. But replacing most of 
the other rubber (except upper control arm) will require a good spring compressor.

Scott

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Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 9:28 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

Thanks fellas,
I'll take it in have it checked. Then the appropriate parts from NorthLake.
Mike

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On May 24, 2016, at 11:31 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
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Rusty used to sell a front suspension kit, do it all at once for several hundred
bucks and then you're done with it for another 20 years.
I'd think the handling would get very scary before it wore enough to come
apart catastrophically.
If you plan to keep it for the rest of your life, starmarked is probably the 
best,
unless you can buy the OEM part made to the same specs as the ones they
ship to MBZ.
Northlake has two very different front suspension drawings on their web site,
is this the right one? (1163330927)

http://mbnorthlakeparts.com/parts/1985/Mercedes-
Benz/300D/index.cfm?action=partDetail§ion=FRONT%20SUSPENSION&g
roup=WHEELS%20%26%20FRONT%20SUSPENSION&subgroup=FRONT%20SU
SPENSION&component=Lower%20ball%20joint&partnumber=1163330927&v
ehicleid=90672&siteid=217496
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Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Thanks fellas,
I'll take it in have it checked.  Then the appropriate parts from NorthLake.
Mike

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On May 24, 2016, at 11:31 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes  
wrote:


Rusty used to sell a front suspension kit, do it all at once for several hundred bucks and then you're done with it for another 20 years. 
I'd think the handling would get very scary before it wore enough to come apart catastrophically. 
If you plan to keep it for the rest of your life, starmarked is probably the best, unless you can buy the OEM part made to the same specs as the ones they ship to MBZ.

Northlake has two very different front suspension drawings on their web site, 
is this the right one? (1163330927)

http://mbnorthlakeparts.com/parts/1985/Mercedes-Benz/300D/index.cfm?action=partDetail§ion=FRONT%20SUSPENSION&group=WHEELS%20%26%20FRONT%20SUSPENSION&subgroup=FRONT%20SUSPENSION&component=Lower%20ball%20joint&partnumber=1163330927&vehicleid=90672&siteid=217496
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[MBZ] 280 SE on Craigs list

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

73 280SE 4.5 $3000.00 on Craigslist . No interest





http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/5389945355.html



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[MBZ] OT - Speeding Up Time Machine Backups,

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

I am interested and do not know very much about how to work on a computer so I would need detailed instruction. 



I am using the newer Airport Time Capsule that is also a Wifi station.  My wife 
has about 1.5 terabytes of pictures we have backed up using an Ethernet cable 
and it took about 72 hours.  Do you think it would do this type of thing a 
little faster?





Thanks

Mike










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On Dec 14, 2015, at 11:43 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
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If there are any Mac users out there using Time Machine for their backups, I 
came across a nice (safe) file system hack that increases the band file size in 
the Time Machine’s sparsebundle.

The default size of the band files is around 8Mb, meaning that an 800Mb backup 
will create around 100 band files. That means my 500Gb Time Machine backup 
approaches hundreds of thousands of band files.

By increasing the band files size Time Machine doesn’t have to open these 
massive numbers of files when backing up or restoring. This is especially 
difficult if you’re backing up over a network share.

I can elaborate privately for anyone who is interested. It’s a fairly simple 
change done in Terminal.

Dan
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[MBZ] Fwd: Cars.com Used Car Lead for A Quality Auto Sales - 1985 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

The 1985 300E Wagon is still available as of 2:00 p.m. today.  Located: 1420 N 
Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA.  Wish I was closer.
Mike

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From: David Munoz 
Date: August 06, 2015 10:54:32 AM
To: michael...@mac.com
Subject: Re: Cars.com Used Car Lead for A Quality Auto Sales - 1985 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Hello Mr. Esh


We still have the 1985 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 300TD here at A Quality Auto 
Sales. Do you have any specific questions you'd like answered right now?

We are open Monday - Saturday from 9:30 AM to 6 PM. Feel free to pay us a visit 
whenever to test drive your vehicle. We look forward to hearing back from you 
soon.


~ A Quality Auto Sales Team

On Thu, Aug 6, 2015 at 8:28 AM,  wrote:

Cars.com
 
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Body Style: Sedan
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Stock Number: 301
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[MBZ] 1985 300D - Intermittent glow light while driving

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Last night while driving home my glow light flickered on and off several times and then on my way to work this morning it came on several times while driving.  At one point it stayed on solidly for more than a minute.  Then it flickered a few more times and went out and did not come back the rest of the drive.  I am concerned the glow plugs are coming on when not needed and will eventually burn themselves out.  In addition to this issue the horn is only working intermittently and when I try to activate the horn (with the key on and the car not running)the dash lights dim as if it is trying to work.  The only work I have done recently was to replace rear calipers, change out one heater to block hose and spray the underside of the car with undercoating.  I checked and rotated all fuzes.  All looked good.  Any thoughts on what to look for? 


Thanks,
Mike

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Re: [MBZ] trouble right here in River City

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Just received my new ATE Master Cylinder from Gary for my 85 300D.  $119.00 
delivered to my front door in three days.  My Indy ruined mine when I had him 
install rear ATE calipers and pads.(From Gary)  He flushed system and renewed 
fluid while tearing up seals.  :(  They seem to  figure out a way to keep me 
coming back.  Probably should have done it myself but was feeling a bit lazy 
and he  was working on an AC leak anyway.  Oh well, it's only money

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On Jun 11, 2015, at 04:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
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Here you go, Randy.

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=b3tbpv45pvq2g4mclkt5ua2m&makeid=800016@Mercedes&modelid=1193666@300D&year=1976&cid=master
cylinder@master cylinder&gid=1836@Brake Master Cylinder

On Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 4:12 PM, fmiser via Mercedes 
wrote:


> Randy wrote:
>
> It brakes but not very hard and pumping the pedal does not
> all that much to make it better.
>
> It feels like when one presses on the pedal while another
> bleeds the brakes. It just slowly descends until close to
> the floor.

> If not, then I suspect the master cylinder is leaking
> internally.

That is the classic symptom of master cylinder failing.
Fluid getting past the main seals.

Often, if you move the pedal hard and fast it will still
"catch" and once there is pressure the seals usually seal. A
slow, gentle press will allow the pedal to sink to the floor.

> If so, is there a kit to repair or am I compelled to
> replace the whole thing?

I failed to find a kit. But I did not check with Classic
Center. And I have 123s, not 115s.

> In either case, where would one best look for parts?

Rusty.

Oh yeah. *sigh*

I'll bet Dan will say "a dealer". I would try to figure out
the brand of the OEM (Bendix? ATE? Or is that just slaves?)
and then use RockAuto, AutohauseAZ, FLAPs, etc.

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Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different (not OT) - R/R W123 coolant hose

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Actually mine was #257.  Or are you referring to Andrew's hose?



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On Jun 10, 2015, at 04:04 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
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All over the place online. Your nose looks to be number 299:

http://www.mbpartsworld.com/showAssembly.aspx?ukey_assembly=1083730&ukey_make=1103&ukey_model=16069&modelYear=1985&ukey_category=24392

Dan

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On Jun 10, 2015, at 9:41 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
 wrote:

Thanks, Mike - how did you get the part number?

On Wed, Jun 10, 2015 at 7:44 AM, Michael Esh via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


My 85 300D was doing the same thing. I discovered the bendy line from the
drivers side block to the heater line had a crack in it. It would only have
a notable leak when coolant was full. I kept filling it up every couple of
days before I left for work and would not see any leaks. I finally filled
it when it was hot, I think I had the heater running, and noticed the leak.
I loosened the cap and ordered a new hose from Gary. All is well now.

Michael E. Esh
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On Jun 9, 2015, at 2:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <

mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

The funny thing is, I discovered the leak b/c the car was over heating
(usually it runs cool). I popped the hood and saw the short hose was
oozing coolant, so I topped it up - took nearly a gallon of H2O through

the

filler tank.

Now that the radiator coolant level is back to normal, the hose no longer
drips. WTF???

On Tue, Jun 9, 2015 at 1:54 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


Careful too because some of the MB hoses are not the same diameter at

both

ends. Dimitri's '78 240D has a heater hose that I spent an hour

carefully

stretching into place because to get the small end right meant the big

end

was too small. This was back when Trent either sent me the wrong thing

or

nothing at all.


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Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different (not OT) - R/R W123 coolant hose

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Explained the hose location to Gary and he ordered the right one.

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On Jun 10, 2015, at 03:11 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
 wrote:


Thanks, Mike - how did you get the part number?

On Wed, Jun 10, 2015 at 7:44 AM, Michael Esh via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


My 85 300D was doing the same thing. I discovered the bendy line from the
drivers side block to the heater line had a crack in it. It would only have
a notable leak when coolant was full. I kept filling it up every couple of
days before I left for work and would not see any leaks. I finally filled
it when it was hot, I think I had the heater running, and noticed the leak.
I loosened the cap and ordered a new hose from Gary. All is well now.

Michael E. Esh
231 894 5505


> On Jun 9, 2015, at 2:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> The funny thing is, I discovered the leak b/c the car was over heating
> (usually it runs cool). I popped the hood and saw the short hose was
> oozing coolant, so I topped it up - took nearly a gallon of H2O through
the
> filler tank.
>
> Now that the radiator coolant level is back to normal, the hose no longer
> drips. WTF???
>
> On Tue, Jun 9, 2015 at 1:54 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> Careful too because some of the MB hoses are not the same diameter at
both
>> ends. Dimitri's '78 240D has a heater hose that I spent an hour
carefully
>> stretching into place because to get the small end right meant the big
end
>> was too small. This was back when Trent either sent me the wrong thing
or
>> nothing at all.
>> -Curt
>> From: Mitch Haley via Mercedes 
>> To: Mercedes Discussion List 
>> Cc: Mitch Haley 
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2015 1:46 PM
>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different (not OT) -
>> R/R W123 coolant hose
>>
>>
>>> How do I get a part number for it? Or do I simply order generic
(approx.
>>> 1" dia.) coolant hose and cut it to match?
>>
>> If it doesn't have any molded bends in it and Goodyear or Gates quality
is
>> good
>> enough for you (5-10 year life vs maybe 10-20 for factory)
>> you can just take it off, and have the guys at FLAPS cut an appropriate
>> piece
>> off a roll of bulk hose to match it. Hopefully if it isn't close enough
to
>> a
>> common inch denominated side to do that, they'll tell you instead of
>> selling you
>> a too-large hose.
>>
>> If you want it RIGHT, go here and look it up.
>> You have to give them a credit card to activate a free one year
>> subscription,
>> IIRC.
>> http://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/login.jsp
 
>>

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[MBZ] Short coolant hose

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

I am going to replace the short coolant hose between the block and the thermostat mount  on my 85 300D.  Is there anything I need to know before getting into it?  I have ordered a new thermostat and the gasket between the block and the mount. 
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Re: [MBZ] OT faucets

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Here is an nice one.  A little on the high side for me. (:
Buy Kohler K-6227-c15-bv

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On Mar 23, 2015, at 12:44 PM, OK Don via Mercedes  wrote:


I've taken to buying commercial grade faucets from www.faucetdepot.com
instead of the junk in the retail stores. So far, they've worked out fine.







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Re: [MBZ] New tires link?

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Cooper CS3 Touring 195 /60 R15 88T SL BSW 
Discount Tire Direct  - 280.00 delivered.  with $40.00 rebate $240.00

Tires - Easy  - 294.02 delivered no rebate

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On Mar 16, 2015, at 11:37 AM, Mike Esh via Mercedes  
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Thanks Andrew,
thats the one I was looking for.

Kaleb,
I did find some Cooper CS3 Touring 195 /60 R15 88T SL BSW for $60.00 including 
shipping! With 40.00 mail in rebate.
They might be the ones I order for my son's 2002 Honda Civic.

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www.tires-easy.com for those AMAZING Goform tires that GRIP the road and
give you a SMOOTH relaxing riade through ALL TYPES of weather.

On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 9:59 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
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I buy most of my tires from discounttiredirect.com
 



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Re: [MBZ] New tires link?

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Thanks Andrew,
thats the one I was looking for.

Kaleb,
I did find some Cooper CS3 Touring 195 /60 R15 88T SL BSW for $60.00 including 
shipping! With 40.00 mail in rebate.
They might be the ones I order for my son's 2002 Honda Civic.

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www.tires-easy.com for those AMAZING Goform tires that GRIP the road and
give you a SMOOTH relaxing riade through ALL TYPES of weather.

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I buy most of my tires from discounttiredirect.com
 


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[MBZ] New tires link?

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Can someone send me the name of the tire company that whas reccomended by a 
list member a couple of months ago?  It was for inexpensive tires ordered 
online.
Thanks,
Mike

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[MBZ] Heating or Propulsion?

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Pretty cold in Russiaalternate fuel.jpg

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Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: another oddball experience with W123 heat

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Same here.  I added about a quart to the overflow tank.  We'll see what happens 
on the way home.

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On Mar 12, 2015, at 12:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
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D'OH! Maybe I don;t need no fr***in* monovalve.

On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 11:00 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


Andy sez: After my recent trip in frigid weather, I did notice that

coolant level was
WAY down, despite the fact that the engine temperature ran normally. By
the time I topped off the coolant level the amboient temperatures were
above freezing, so I had no chance to test whether this made a difference
in cabin heat.

What do people think - is there a connection? If so, what's the theory
behind this?



Absolutely! If the coolant level is too low, it will not circulate into
the heater. No warm coolant = no heat! Low levels with some splashing in
some times = intermittent heat.

The engine will run normally even when the coolant is too low to circulate
in the heater.

Before testing anything else, fill the radiator!

Check the coolant regularly, and certainly before any long trip!


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[MBZ] More Austin Info-if anyone is interested

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My daughtermoved to Austin about a year ago, leased the property on Jim Hogg Avenue and is in the process of supporting supporting local and traveling musicians in the Austin area. 


http://www.dailytexanonline.com/life-and-arts/2014/01/28/musician-community-hostel-earphoria-seeks-a-home-in-austin
She lived in Chicago for about 3 years after spending a year in New Zealand 
after she earned her degree at Albion College in Michigan.

While in Chicago she opened a hostel catering to traveling musicians.  She leased a large home and charges by the night or week with 2 to 3 semi permanent residents.  When she moved to Austin she hired one of her residents to manage the hostel. 
http://logansquarist.com/2012/08/16/logan-squares-first-hostel-offers-place-for-traveling-musicians/ 

She is my adventurer.  MB content - She has owned and driven a 1973 220D as well as a 1981 300TD.  
Mike

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On Mar 11, 2015, at 06:03 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes  
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Mike wrote:

She has been there for about 2 years and loves it.


Be sure to report back to okiebenz about Austin and your impressions.
You are in similar ChiTown scenery and weather so your impression of
Austin will be interesting to hear. I like most stuff I hear about
Austin and a guy I worked with is the City Engineer.
mao

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[MBZ] Too Much Heat

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Took my 85 300D to work this morning and I was unable to control the heat output unless I kicked on the AC.  Lots of heat and would not start cooling unless AC was full on. I tried all of the buttons to no avail.  
Is this a PBU problem or monovalve problem?

Thaks,
Mike

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Re: [MBZ] Another question for poos

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I bought my last compressor from Gary.  It is still working well and coming up 
to the 3rd summer.

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On Mar 11, 2015, at 04:10 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
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So who should I buy a new one from?

Dan


On Mar 11, 2015, at 5:02 PM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:


I'll look it up when I get home.

It's still holding, but the shaft seal on the compressor is starting to leak.

On that thought, anyone have suggestions on a source for good quality rebuilt 
AC compressors? I need to order one next week.

Dan


In your climate, buy a NEW compressor


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Re: [MBZ] Austin TX Rental Car Info?

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Sorry,
sent to the wrong address.

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On Mar 11, 2015, at 02:32 PM, Mike Esh via Mercedes  
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hi Jules,
Do you have a plan or ideas about where you are going to take us while we are 
in and around Austin? Does the garage next door rent vehicles?

Love you,
Dad

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On Mar 11, 2015, at 10:40 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes  
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Lots of good Q there. The Broken Spoke is a good venue for music, as is
the whole 6th St corridor. Go watch the bats at the bridge in the
evening too.

Austin is the containment area for liberals in Texas.

And Shiners, you gotta drink Shiners.

--R



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My family and I will be visiting my daughter who lives on Jim Hogg,
Austin, TX 78756. We will be flying on Delta, leaving from Kalamazoo
on April 5 and departing Austin on April 11. We will need to rent a
car. Does anyone know of any deals/favorable places to rent from.
Looking for something fun to drive and kinda sporty. There will be 8
of of us and we will have use of my old 1990 Chevy conversion van that
she took with her when she moved to Austin. She has been there for
about 2 years and loves it. Also, is there anything we "must do/see"
while we are there? Looking forward to having some fun and eating well.
Thanks in advance,
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Re: [MBZ] Austin TX Rental Car Info?

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hi Jules,
Do you have a plan or ideas about where you are going to take us while we are 
in and around Austin?  Does the garage next door rent vehicles?

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Lots of good Q there. The Broken Spoke is a good venue for music, as is
the whole 6th St corridor. Go watch the bats at the bridge in the
evening too.

Austin is the containment area for liberals in Texas.

And Shiners, you gotta drink Shiners.

--R



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My family and I will be visiting my daughter who lives on Jim Hogg,
Austin, TX 78756. We will be flying on Delta, leaving from Kalamazoo
on April 5 and departing Austin on April 11. We will need to rent a
car. Does anyone know of any deals/favorable places to rent from.
Looking for something fun to drive and kinda sporty. There will be 8
of of us and we will have use of my old 1990 Chevy conversion van that
she took with her when she moved to Austin. She has been there for
about 2 years and loves it. Also, is there anything we "must do/see"
while we are there? Looking forward to having some fun and eating well.
Thanks in advance,
mike

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[MBZ] Austin TX Rental Car Info?

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

My family and I will be visiting my daughter who lives on Jim Hogg,  Austin, TX  78756.  
We will be flying on Delta, leaving from Kalamazoo on April 5 and departing Austin on 
April 11.  We will need to rent a car. Does anyone know of any deals/favorable places to 
rent from.  Looking for something fun to drive and kinda sporty.  There will be 8 of of 
us and we will have use of my old 1990 Chevy conversion van that she took with her when 
she moved to Austin.  She has been there for about 2 years and loves it.  Also, is there 
anything we "must do/see" while we are there?  Looking forward to having some 
fun and eating well.
Thanks in advance,
mike

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Re: [MBZ] Global warming? No, Global ice age.

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John Coleman says no to human induced global warming!

http://conservativepost.com/80-yr-old-weather-channel-founder-explains-the-history-of-the-global-warming-fraud/

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On Mar 06, 2015, at 12:41 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes  
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The "brutal" winter is on the attack again, bringing sleet and heavy
snow to the mid-Atlantic region. Previous storms targeted the deep
south including Dallas, Texas, and several hammered New England. By
March 4, Boston was just 2 inches away from hitting an all-time
record for snow, Boston.com reported.

It's a reality more in keeping with media warnings from the 1970s
than today's arguments about global warming.

Then, CBS anchor Walter Cronkite, the dean of American journalism,
was warning about an "ice age." Cronkite cited scientific claims
that the Earth was cooling and "the full extent of the new ice age
won't be reached for 10,000 years."

That's completely different from the media's line today that global
warming is settled sciencesnip

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/julia-seymour/2015/03/05/and-thats-way-it-was-1972-cronkite-warned-new-ice-age
 


Makes sense, doesn't it?
Gerry



And Walter stole it from Popular Science. It was a cover story there
first. It was a great magazine back then. In the 70s when the 3
"BS" stations had a news story about new products or technology, I
had read it usually a year or more earlier in Popular Science.

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Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

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Oh, yea, Costco--Sam's
It must be Monday!

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On Mar 02, 2015, at 01:19 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes  
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Yes, you are missing the difference between Costco and Sams

--R



On 3/2/15 1:17 PM, Mike Esh via Mercedes wrote:

Am I missing something?
I used my Mastercard Credit Card at Sam's today. It is not affiliated
with Sam's in any way.
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On Mar 02, 2015, at 12:36 PM, Russ Williams via Mercedes
 wrote:

It will be a Citi Visa card according to the talking heads.
On Mon,3/2/15 09:48, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

Citi what? They have debit cards which are already accepted at hte
pharmacy.
On Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 9:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Just saw something come across the wire about Citigroup replacing
AMEX for
Costco's card services.
Dan
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Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Am I missing something?
I used my Mastercard Credit Card at Sam's today.  It is not affiliated with 
Sam's in any way.

Mike

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On Mar 02, 2015, at 12:36 PM, Russ Williams via Mercedes 
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It will be a Citi Visa card according to the talking heads.


On Mon,3/2/15 09:48, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

Citi what? They have debit cards which are already accepted at hte
pharmacy.
On Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 9:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Just saw something come across the wire about Citigroup replacing AMEX for
Costco's card services.
Dan
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Re: [MBZ] Why the French banned some diesels in Paris. AP story

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Andrew,
Are you referring to the temperature?

"I don't know how they
manage to make the adjustment..."

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On Feb 10, 2015, at 11:19 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
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I have visited Winnepeg numerous times. It has more restaurants per capita
than anywhere on earth, but I don't recall it being excessivly clean. As
for "riff raff", you might be surprised how many nationalities comprise
Winnipeg's immigrant population, including many from south Asia. Same
holds true for the equally frigid Twin Cities. I don't know how they
manage to make the adjustment...

On Tue, Feb 10, 2015 at 11:11 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


Its the current residents that keep it clean or not. therefore, the
current residents of bahston must be trogs.
Winnipeg is the cleanest city I have seen. The winter keeps the riffraff
out.
I would compare Paris to Boston in terms of dirt, like the people just

don't care. Unlike Boston the people in Paris can't just blame the smell on
the ocean...
When I was in Chicago a couple years ago I mentioned that I thought it
was pretty clean. My friend was surprised but I never saw any rats or piles
of trash in the gutter. I did comment "these newer cities are easier to
keep clean." Boston's got 203 years on the windy city.
-Curt
From: Curly McLain via Mercedes 
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Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 9:33 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Why the French banned some diesels in Paris. AP story
Hallelujah! Some frog finally admitted it!
"since the city [Paris] is
considered among the most polluted capitals of Europe."
Polluted, filthy, and dark and dingy.
They called it city of lights, but when I went up to the sacre coeur
and looked out over the town, it was mostly dark. The frogs drive
around without headlights at night. Frogs throw paper on the
ground and let it blow around.
Actually, polluted is not a descriptor I'd use, but filthy, dark and
dingy are.
Maybe they should ban frogs in Paris

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Re: [MBZ] A rare break (SDL)

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

I have a front seat without covering out of a 1984 300D that is in good shape.  
The sliders and motor are gone, just the top section is there.  What exactly do 
you need. Let me know an I will take a look to see if it is on good condition.

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On Jan 25, 2015, at 11:18 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes  
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Now I need a new seat spring. Unfortunately, there don't seem to be
any of these cars in junkyards near here. There is a 300D 123 in a
yard 135 miles away. I think that spring will work, but not
positive, so I will probably keep looking for a 126 seat spring.

Curly

86 300SDL et al

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Re: [MBZ] 190D back to legal again

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

We have had about foot of snow over the last couple of days and the temps are 
hovering around 10 degrees.  Thank goodness we have had little wind to blow the 
stuff around.
Whitehall, MI 


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On Jan 06, 2015, at 01:54 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes  
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‎Original Message  
From: WILTON via Mercedes

Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D back to legal again

'Not trying to make somebody >feel bad; severe clear and 57F >here in Eastern 
NC (Goldsboro).;<)


And Grant and Dan P. are quite tired of having to plow ALL of that sunshine off the drive and walks... 


Rick
Who is near Chicago, where it's fixin' to get REALLY cold. Might get some Lake Effect snow too, for good measure. 
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[MBZ] Off Topic - Reliable electric dimmer switch

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Does anyone have a source for a a good, long lasting,and reliable dimmer switch for my kitchen and bathroom lights.  The kitchen needs to run 7 can light lights and the bathroom has twelve 40 watt globe lights.  I have replaced both of them twice over the past couple of years because they begin buzzing, become erratic and and eventually not working at all. 


In addition, can anyone make a recommendation on the type of light to use in my 
kithscn that is long lasting, economical and delivers a nice quality light that 
is not to harsh?  Does anyone know of a website that could help?  I currently 
have a variety of incandescent, florescent and LED's.

Thanks,
Mike

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Re: [MBZ] W124 Lower Control Arms and Ball joints - cost comparison

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

I just ordered new parts for my 1985 300D from Gary.  He is very helpful in 
making sure I get the right part and the right quality of the part.  I just 
recieved new Lemforder Tie Rod Assemblies, a drag link and a Bilstien steering 
shock.  I communicate with him and place my orders via email.  His service and 
shipping are always top notch.

Mike

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On Jul 23, 2014, at 01:27 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
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Ordering them from our "Emperor of Parts", I assume?

After all, he has been of assistance with identifying proper vendors and 
sorting out part numbers, right?

It's important that you "pay it back", so to speak. At least it's the right 
thing to do, of course.

Dan

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   > On Jul 23, 2014, at 12:12 PM, LarryT via Mercedes  wrote:
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   > FYI -
   > In case anyone is interested. I gave up any thought of doing it 
myself...
   >
   > Here's the cost comparison of installing complete LCA's Vs BJ's & 
Bushings:
   > *R&R LCAs -*
   > Labor - R&R LCAs $240 (L&R)
   > Parts - 2 LCA's & Bolts- $194 ea = $402
   > Total = *$642*
   >
   > *R&R BJs, Bushings & Bolts:*
   > Labor = $300 (L&R)
   > parts = $230
   > Total = *$530.*
   >
   > so I'll save ~ $100 by just replacing the BJs and related hardware.
   >
   > I plan to order the BJ's and hardware shortly. It's been great getting 
your help!
   >
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Re: [MBZ] 123 Body Panels

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

I bought a couple of floor boards from these guys last year.  They may have 
what you are looking for.

KK Manufacturing
951 Nine Mile Road
Sparta MI, 49435
616 784 4286

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On Jul 16, 2014, at 04:13 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes  
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Does anyone have a clue where to get steel reproduction floor and body panels 
for coupe and sedan 123's?

Jaime?
Jabba?‎

Rick
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