[MBZ] headlight brightness, 123 126
I have a '84 300CD and a '87 300SDL and both vehicles' lights are not bright enough for night driving especially on back roads. I have tried upgrading the bulbs for brighter ones, but nothing yet is satisfactory. Any suggestions for making these safer? Thanks. Ralph ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
[MBZ] Fwd: '84 300CD Auto Transmission leaking
-- Forwarded message -- From: Ralph Robertson rare...@gmail.com Date: Thu, Aug 28, 2014 at 6:37 AM Subject: '84 300CD Auto Transmission leaking To: merce...@mercedesmailinglist.com I am planning on flushing and replacing the ATF and filter on my 300CD and was wondering if changing the leaking seal(s) at the same time would be a good thing to do. Is this a complicated exercise and should only be done by a transmission specialist, or could it be done by the same mechanic doing the flushing, etc. I have noticed the trans. shifting roughly lately and figured an ATF change and flush would correct this, and the trans. has leaked slightly for a long time and that would be good to fix at the same time. Thanks. Ralph '84 300CD '87 300SDL ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
[MBZ] '87 300SDL transmission shifting
My 300SDL transmission shifts very nicely thru all the gears, however, when putting the car in gear originally from neutral it goes into gear rather harsh, also, when I put the car into reverse; the same thing. Quite a difference in shifting from the normal forward gears shifting on the go. Can this be addressed thru some adjustment? Thanks. Ralph '87 300SDL 84 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL transmission shifting
Just checked the idle speed; 6500/7000 at start up. The lurch is really in the reverse gear, first gear is not very hard at all, just the reverse. The reverse also takes a bit to engage, slower than first gear. Ralph On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 9:54 AM, Jim Cathey jim.cathey...@gmail.com wrote: My 300SDL transmission shifts very nicely thru all the gears, however, when putting the car in gear originally from neutral it goes into gear rather harsh, also, when I put the car into reverse; the same thing. Idle speed? The SDL is set to idle high, mechanically. The EDS is what drags it down to 'normal'. Any problem with the wiring, or the actuator, or the power supply through the overvoltage protection relay/crowbar and it idles high, and lurches into gear. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL transmission shifting
what is the normal idle speed? I will check again when it's warm. It doesn't sound like a fast idle. On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 4:45 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: H - no wonder it lurches - 7000 RPM idle - RB On 17/10/2014 3:40 PM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes wrote: Just checked the idle speed; 6500/7000 at start up. The lurch is really in the reverse gear, first gear is not very hard at all, just the reverse. The reverse also takes a bit to engage, slower than first gear. Ralph On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 9:54 AM, Jim Cathey jim.cathey...@gmail.com wrote: My 300SDL transmission shifts very nicely thru all the gears, however, when putting the car in gear originally from neutral it goes into gear rather harsh, also, when I put the car into reverse; the same thing. Idle speed? The SDL is set to idle high, mechanically. The EDS is what drags it down to 'normal'. Any problem with the wiring, or the actuator, or the power supply through the overvoltage protection relay/crowbar and it idles high, and lurches into gear. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL transmission shifting
sorry, reading it wrong, it is 700, not 7000. Ralph On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 4:48 PM, Ralph Robertson rare...@gmail.com wrote: what is the normal idle speed? I will check again when it's warm. It doesn't sound like a fast idle. On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 4:45 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: H - no wonder it lurches - 7000 RPM idle - RB On 17/10/2014 3:40 PM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes wrote: Just checked the idle speed; 6500/7000 at start up. The lurch is really in the reverse gear, first gear is not very hard at all, just the reverse. The reverse also takes a bit to engage, slower than first gear. Ralph On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 9:54 AM, Jim Cathey jim.cathey...@gmail.com wrote: My 300SDL transmission shifts very nicely thru all the gears, however, when putting the car in gear originally from neutral it goes into gear rather harsh, also, when I put the car into reverse; the same thing. Idle speed? The SDL is set to idle high, mechanically. The EDS is what drags it down to 'normal'. Any problem with the wiring, or the actuator, or the power supply through the overvoltage protection relay/crowbar and it idles high, and lurches into gear. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL transmission shifting
Yes, 650 -700 cold. Is that unusual? Ralph On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 4:55 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 700? Wilton - Original Message - From: Ralph Robertson via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca Cc: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 4:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL transmission shifting what is the normal idle speed? I will check again when it's warm. It doesn't sound like a fast idle. On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 4:45 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: H - no wonder it lurches - 7000 RPM idle - RB On 17/10/2014 3:40 PM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes wrote: Just checked the idle speed; 6500/7000 at start up. The lurch is really in the reverse gear, first gear is not very hard at all, just the reverse. The reverse also takes a bit to engage, slower than first gear. Ralph On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 9:54 AM, Jim Cathey jim.cathey...@gmail.com wrote: My 300SDL transmission shifts very nicely thru all the gears, however, when putting the car in gear originally from neutral it goes into gear rather harsh, also, when I put the car into reverse; the same thing. Idle speed? The SDL is set to idle high, mechanically. The EDS is what drags it down to 'normal'. Any problem with the wiring, or the actuator, or the power supply through the overvoltage protection relay/crowbar and it idles high, and lurches into gear. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] '87 300 SDL Differential
My concern is getting the correct unit for my car. I understand the differential differs between gas diesel, both in length and gear ratios. Perhaps getting the vin off the used part first would provide this information, if it is available. Ralph On Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 3:56 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Try a local LKQ outlet, as they do a lot of national stuff for the insurance companies. Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 17, 2015, at 3:28 PM, Ralph Robertson rare...@gmail.com wrote: That is going to me my choice, providing I can find one. I am currently looking. Ralph On Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 2:13 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Ralph, Swapping a good used pumpkin is far better than rebuilding, which is an art form that few can master. It's also quicker and probably cheaper. I would recommend swapping with a good used one. Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 17, 2015, at 11:58 AM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I detected a noise I thought was coming perhaps from the front wheel bearings. Upon examination the garage informed me that the rear end was growling and it would appear it needs a rebuilding. An alternative would be to purchase a rebuilt/used differential. Which would be the best way to go with this issue? Thanks, Ralph '87 300SDL '84 300 CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: https://server.secureplusplusfour.net:2083/cpsess595060604/3rdparty/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: https://server.secureplusplusfour.net:2083/cpsess595060604/3rdparty/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: https://server.secureplusplusfour.net:2083/cpsess595060604/3rdparty/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: https://server.secureplusplusfour.net:2083/cpsess595060604/3rdparty/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '87 300 SDL Differential
That is going to me my choice, providing I can find one. I am currently looking. Ralph On Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 2:13 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Ralph, Swapping a good used pumpkin is far better than rebuilding, which is an art form that few can master. It's also quicker and probably cheaper. I would recommend swapping with a good used one. Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 17, 2015, at 11:58 AM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I detected a noise I thought was coming perhaps from the front wheel bearings. Upon examination the garage informed me that the rear end was growling and it would appear it needs a rebuilding. An alternative would be to purchase a rebuilt/used differential. Which would be the best way to go with this issue? Thanks, Ralph '87 300SDL '84 300 CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: https://server.secureplusplusfour.net:2083/cpsess595060604/3rdparty/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: https://server.secureplusplusfour.net:2083/cpsess595060604/3rdparty/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: https://server.secureplusplusfour.net:2083/cpsess595060604/3rdparty/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] '87 300 SDL Differential
I detected a noise I thought was coming perhaps from the front wheel bearings. Upon examination the garage informed me that the rear end was growling and it would appear it needs a rebuilding. An alternative would be to purchase a rebuilt/used differential. Which would be the best way to go with this issue? Thanks, Ralph '87 300SDL '84 300 CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: https://server.secureplusplusfour.net:2083/cpsess595060604/3rdparty/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 84 300CD, Power Steering Level
A simple question, I think; I read about the level for my power steering pump which stated, in the tank of the pump, there is a plastic sleeve with arrows on it that point downwards, the level should be at the point of the arrows. The sleeve in my pump tank has the arrows pointing upwards! What should be the correct level for the fluid, and is the level of the fluid as an important point as with the Auto Tranny? Thanks. Ralph - '84 300CD '87 300SDL ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300 SDL Front Transmssion Pump leaking
Thanks, I appreciate all the help I can get. Will be talking with him today and passing on the constructive advice. Ralph On Fri, Jul 10, 2015 at 12:22 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Wow, I sure didn't expect that; being called an idiot! If you were doing your own wrenching, I apologize. If you were using a 'trained' mechanic, then HE is the idiot! It was explained to me, back when my tranny needed servicing, that IF you take it out you ALWAYS replace those then-easy seals, because the parts and incremental labor are cheap. And you _don't_ want to have to pull it again the next year. Or month. After all, if one is already leaking the others may not be far behind. The rear seal can be done in-car, so there's no need to do that one unless it _is_ leaking. He didn't seem to know how the pump could be removed. If I recall correctly, and yours is anything like mine, it's four bolts right on the front. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 300 SDL Front Transmssion Pump leaking
I have transmission fluid leaking from my '87 300 SDL, had a garage check this out and they identified it was the Torque Converter leaking. Replaced the seal in the converter, now they state the front trans. pump is leaking. What are they up against Thanks, Ralph, ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300 SDL Front Transmssion Pump leaking
Wow, I sure didn't expect that; being called an idiot! Sorry I don't have the experience that you have, but thanks anyway for the nice advice. Ralph On Thu, Jul 9, 2015 at 10:38 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I have transmission fluid leaking from my '87 300 SDL, had a garage check this out and they identified it was the Torque Converter leaking. Replaced the seal in the converter, now they state the front trans. pump is leaking. What are they up against Thanks, Ralph, Idiocy? It's more-or-less SOP, when dropping the tranny to replace a seal, to do all the ones that are now easy to reach. Front seal, pump seal, etc. Maybe even consider engine's rear main seal at that time. They're all staring right at you at that point. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300 SDL Front Transmssion Pump leaking
I did misunderstand the comment, sorry about that. I don't have mercedes mechanics in my area, and the M.B. dealer has told me that their staff are younger then my car, so that about did it for me with the M.B. dealer doing my work. I have found a Volvo mechanic that does a good job for me but he isn't an M.B. expert, by no means, but he does his best. I work with what I have available here. When I am in Florida for the winter months, I have lots of M.B. talent available, but not here in N.B. Canada. My mechanic here is researching what is involved with replacing the seal for this front pump in the transmission, so any advice would help. I know the M.B. transmissions are complicated and I am trying to assist him in this job. Thanks for any help. Ralph On Thu, Jul 9, 2015 at 4:59 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Ralph, I think he was referring to the mechanic. If you're dropping the transmission, which one would have to do in order to check the TC, you would also expect to closely inspect the front (pump) cover as its exposed and easy to reach at that time. If there's the slightest hint of seepage/leakage, one would expect to replace the pump gaskets and seals. It's a quick, easy and inexpensive jib to do under those circumstances. I would be looking for another mechanic. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jul 9, 2015, at 3:57 PM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Wow, I sure didn't expect that; being called an idiot! Sorry I don't have the experience that you have, but thanks anyway for the nice advice. Ralph On Thu, Jul 9, 2015 at 10:38 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I have transmission fluid leaking from my '87 300 SDL, had a garage check this out and they identified it was the Torque Converter leaking. Replaced the seal in the converter, now they state the front trans. pump is leaking. What are they up against Thanks, Ralph, Idiocy? It's more-or-less SOP, when dropping the tranny to replace a seal, to do all the ones that are now easy to reach. Front seal, pump seal, etc. Maybe even consider engine's rear main seal at that time. They're all staring right at you at that point. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300 SDL Front Transmssion Pump leaking
He called me and said that the front pump was leaking but he did not know how much of a job it would be to replace. He was going to do some research and see what was involved. I said I would check with the discussion group and see if I could get any help for him. He didn't seem to know how the pump could be removed. Thanks. Ralph On Thu, Jul 9, 2015 at 6:03 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Its a transmission, it shouldn't be any harder than working on any other transmission. When I first got into MB's back in 2002 I was convinced they were some kind of magic. Untrue, they're just cars and work like other cars. Higher quality parts produced (originally anyway) to a higher standard) but just cars. -Curt From: Ralph Robertson via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Ralph Robertson rare...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2015 5:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300 SDL Front Transmssion Pump leaking I did misunderstand the comment, sorry about that. I don't have mercedes mechanics in my area, and the M.B. dealer has told me that their staff are younger then my car, so that about did it for me with the M.B. dealer doing my work. I have found a Volvo mechanic that does a good job for me but he isn't an M.B. expert, by no means, but he does his best. I work with what I have available here. When I am in Florida for the winter months, I have lots of M.B. talent available, but not here in N.B. Canada. My mechanic here is researching what is involved with replacing the seal for this front pump in the transmission, so any advice would help. I know the M.B. transmissions are complicated and I am trying to assist him in this job. Thanks for any help. Ralph On Thu, Jul 9, 2015 at 4:59 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Ralph, I think he was referring to the mechanic. If you're dropping the transmission, which one would have to do in order to check the TC, you would also expect to closely inspect the front (pump) cover as its exposed and easy to reach at that time. If there's the slightest hint of seepage/leakage, one would expect to replace the pump gaskets and seals. It's a quick, easy and inexpensive jib to do under those circumstances. I would be looking for another mechanic. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jul 9, 2015, at 3:57 PM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Wow, I sure didn't expect that; being called an idiot! Sorry I don't have the experience that you have, but thanks anyway for the nice advice. Ralph On Thu, Jul 9, 2015 at 10:38 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I have transmission fluid leaking from my '87 300 SDL, had a garage check this out and they identified it was the Torque Converter leaking. Replaced the seal in the converter, now they state the front trans. pump is leaking. What are they up against Thanks, Ralph, Idiocy? It's more-or-less SOP, when dropping the tranny to replace a seal, to do all the ones that are now easy to reach. Front seal, pump seal, etc. Maybe even consider engine's rear main seal at that time. They're all staring right at you at that point. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300 SDL rear wheel bearings
I haven't noticed any noise from the rear bearings, it must be just starting. What symptoms should I look for? Would the wheel have some play in it due to the bearing? Thanks. Ralph '87 300sdl On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 5:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 18, 2016, at 3:32 PM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > I had my wheels balanced today and the garage told me one of the rear > wheel > > bearings had some movement in it. These rear bearings are adjustable, > > right? > > > > Thanks. > > Ralph '87 300SDL > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 300 SDL rear wheel bearings
I had my wheels balanced today and the garage told me one of the rear wheel bearings had some movement in it. These rear bearings are adjustable, right? Thanks. Ralph '87 300SDL ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] '87 300 SDL Axle Assembly
I was advised by my mechanic that I need an axle assembly. I checked around to see prices and could not find any available. If they are no longer available, can the old ones be rebuilt? Thanks. Ralph ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL Glow Plugs
I checked my strips using a magnifying glass and the amp. says 80. I have ordered already for 2 to be shipped and they are 100 A. Wouldn't those be better; a bit stronger? Or could that cause problems? They are cheap enough to have to re-order. I used a heavy wire as a jumper, but not planning on using the car 'till the new ones arrive. Thanks for all the advice. Ralph On Thu, Aug 1, 2019 at 11:49 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > There are a bunch of different amperages available. The rating is stamped > in the center of the fuse strip as I recall. > > -D > > > > On Aug 1, 2019, at 10:27 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > I think the six cylinders use 80 amp. > > -- > > Max Dillon > > Charleston SC > > > > On August 1, 2019 8:39:54 AM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> I *think* they’re the same (20A?) but check to make sure the amperage > >> on both cars is the same. > >> > >> --FT > >> Sent from iPhone > >> > >>> On Aug 1, 2019, at 8:35 AM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes > >> wrote: > >>> > >>> Thanks, will be sure to get a couple of extras. I also have an '84 > >> 300CD, > >>> which probably uses the same type of strip fuse. So extras will come > >> in > >>> handy. > >>> > >>> Ralph > >>> > >>> On Thu, Aug 1, 2019 at 9:13 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> > >>>> Ralph, > >>>> > >>>> As you found, the strip fuses deteriorate over time and simply split > >> in > >>>> many cases. They heat up and cool as they’re used, and this thermal > >> cycling > >>>> causes them to eventually crack or split. A lot of times it’s not > >> easy to > >>>> see, so I always recommend that you remove the fuse from the screws > >> and > >>>> when you do you’ll often have them fall apart as yours did. > >>>> > >>>> It’s a good idea to have a couple of these on hand, so when you buy > >> a > >>>> replacement, get tow or three. > >>>> > >>>> -D > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>> On Aug 1, 2019, at 7:53 AM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes < > >>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> I found the relay, and the strip fuse was bent upwards, touched it > >> and it > >>>>> fell apart. Jumped the two terminals and the glow plug light came > >> on. > >>>> Made > >>>>> my connections more firm, and let the glow plugs light up for 4-5 > >> seconds > >>>>> and voila, engine started up immediately. Thank you very much. > >>>>> > >>>>> Ralph > >>>>> > >>>>> On Thu, Aug 1, 2019 at 7:52 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > >>>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>>> Strip fuse? On GP relay which on my SDs is mounted above left > >> front > >>>> wheel > >>>>>> toward the front. You can jump it to see if that gets power to the > >> GPs > >>>> or > >>>>>> just change it, they’re like $2. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Or the relay itself could have gone bad. If the fuse is good then > >> jump > >>>> the > >>>>>> relay and see if that works. Or you can take the cover off the > >> relay and > >>>>>> see if it closes, and manually push it closed to see if that would > >> get > >>>>>> power to the GPs if it is not working. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> --FT > >>>>>> Sent from iPhone > >>>>>> > >>>>>>> On Aug 1, 2019, at 6:14 AM, Ralph,'84TD via Mercedes < > >>>>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> I tried starting my car this morning but my glow plug light did > >> not > >>>> come > >>>>>> on. First time in 10 yrs. owning this car. It was a very warm > >> day and > >>>>>> thought maybe in might start
Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL Glow Plugs
I found the relay, and the strip fuse was bent upwards, touched it and it fell apart. Jumped the two terminals and the glow plug light came on. Made my connections more firm, and let the glow plugs light up for 4-5 seconds and voila, engine started up immediately. Thank you very much. Ralph On Thu, Aug 1, 2019 at 7:52 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Strip fuse? On GP relay which on my SDs is mounted above left front wheel > toward the front. You can jump it to see if that gets power to the GPs or > just change it, they’re like $2. > > Or the relay itself could have gone bad. If the fuse is good then jump the > relay and see if that works. Or you can take the cover off the relay and > see if it closes, and manually push it closed to see if that would get > power to the GPs if it is not working. > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Aug 1, 2019, at 6:14 AM, Ralph,'84TD via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > I tried starting my car this morning but my glow plug light did not come > on. First time in 10 yrs. owning this car. It was a very warm day and > thought maybe in might start without the glow plugs. No go! Looked in the > fuse box but could not find anything for the glow plugs. Where would I > find these for the glow plugs? Never had any problems thus far with glow > plugs, or injectors. > > Thanks.Ralph, '87 300 SDL > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL Glow Plugs
Thanks, will be sure to get a couple of extras. I also have an '84 300CD, which probably uses the same type of strip fuse. So extras will come in handy. Ralph On Thu, Aug 1, 2019 at 9:13 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ralph, > > As you found, the strip fuses deteriorate over time and simply split in > many cases. They heat up and cool as they’re used, and this thermal cycling > causes them to eventually crack or split. A lot of times it’s not easy to > see, so I always recommend that you remove the fuse from the screws and > when you do you’ll often have them fall apart as yours did. > > It’s a good idea to have a couple of these on hand, so when you buy a > replacement, get tow or three. > > -D > > > > > > On Aug 1, 2019, at 7:53 AM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > I found the relay, and the strip fuse was bent upwards, touched it and it > > fell apart. Jumped the two terminals and the glow plug light came on. > Made > > my connections more firm, and let the glow plugs light up for 4-5 seconds > > and voila, engine started up immediately. Thank you very much. > > > > Ralph > > > > On Thu, Aug 1, 2019 at 7:52 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> Strip fuse? On GP relay which on my SDs is mounted above left front > wheel > >> toward the front. You can jump it to see if that gets power to the GPs > or > >> just change it, they’re like $2. > >> > >> Or the relay itself could have gone bad. If the fuse is good then jump > the > >> relay and see if that works. Or you can take the cover off the relay and > >> see if it closes, and manually push it closed to see if that would get > >> power to the GPs if it is not working. > >> > >> --FT > >> Sent from iPhone > >> > >>> On Aug 1, 2019, at 6:14 AM, Ralph,'84TD via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> > >>> I tried starting my car this morning but my glow plug light did not > come > >> on. First time in 10 yrs. owning this car. It was a very warm day and > >> thought maybe in might start without the glow plugs. No go! Looked in > the > >> fuse box but could not find anything for the glow plugs. Where would I > >> find these for the glow plugs? Never had any problems thus far with glow > >> plugs, or injectors. > >>> Thanks.Ralph, '87 300 SDL > >>> ___ > >>> http://www.okiebenz.com > >>> > >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >>> > >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >>> > >> > >> ___ > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > >> > >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >> > >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >> > >> > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] MB 300CD, trailer hitch
I am considering installing a trailer hitch on my '84 300CD in order to move some personal luggage from my winter home in Florida back to my northern home. Are there some difficulties I should aware of in doing this? Ralph '84 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] storing '84MB 300CD
I was wondering why it is important to change the oil before storing the car for the winter months. This oil has only less than 1000 miles on it, seems a waste of oil to do so. Thanks ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Brake Fluid
I'm trying to find out what is the best brake fluid for my '84 MB 300CD. The reservor is low. By brake llght came on, but I still have working brakes, just low. Thanks. Ralph '84 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Brake Fluid
Thanks for the responses. I had rec'd. info that Dot 2 and also Dot 5.1 was the correct MB recommendations, so I am asking the group what is the correct one. Also, a MB Dealer is a long way off for me, I usually go to a local parts dealer. I have had the pads checked, and all ok, however I did notice some dampness around the master cyl. and figured I will have that looked into, once I top up the reservoir with Dot 4. Thanks. Ralph ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 1984 300CD Steering Box
I am having a problem with my steering box, and I am looking to replace it, if I can find one. The garage I have looking into my problem feels I would have to replace it with either a new one or a reconditioned one; if there is such a thing. Would this part be available thru a normal auto parts store, or should I be enquiring thru a M.B. Dealer? The mechanic is not a M.B specialist, and is not familiar with this part. Would it be reasonable to overhaul it, or is it a replacement situation? Thanks. Ralph Robertson ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1984 300CD Steering Box
My steering became stiff and would try to lock up when turning. The steering had started having a bit of play while driving, and I had to constantly correct it. Didn't bother me much and I just figured it was old and needed some slight adjustment, but then this locking up and stiffness set in very quickly. He analyzed all the front end linkage from the actual steering shaft and everything is fine there. After disconnecting all the items involved with the steering, this problem still persists. That left only the direct steering box intact, and the issue was still there. There are very few older style M.B.'s in my area, here in N.B., Canada, but he does have an '84/85 300C of his own, not a diesel, but hasn't run into this problem before. I doubt one would be available at a wrecking yard, but I could check. If I could find another part I am pretty sure he could get it done okay. Can these be rebuilt? Thanks. Ralph On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 4:38 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I would first say, if you're not doing your own work, then find a shop > that is experienced in older MB vehicles before doing any expensive repairs > (may be easier said than done depending on where you are located). > > What is the problem the mechanic diagnosed? > > > On Tue, Apr 12, 2022, at 2:08 PM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes wrote: > > I am having a problem with my steering box, and I am looking to replace > it, > > if I can find one. The garage I have looking into my problem feels I > would > > have to replace it with either a new one or a reconditioned one; if there > > is such a thing. Would this part be available thru a normal auto parts > > store, or should I be enquiring thru a M.B. Dealer? The mechanic is not > a > > M.B specialist, and is not familiar with this part. Would it be > reasonable > > to overhaul it, or is it a replacement situation? > > > > Thanks. > > Ralph Robertson > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 1984 300CD Power Steering
Today I moved my '84 300 CD out of the garage, stored for winter, and the steering wheel was sticky, stiff to turn and clicked a couple of times from turning left to right . Seems okay, now, but worried something might be wrong. The fluid is not low, and it seems to be okay, but thinking it may be stiffer than usual. Any ideas on what could have caused this? Thanks Ralph '84 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1984 300CD Power Steering
I will get those items checked out thoroughly right away. Ralph On Sun, Apr 10, 2022 at 11:07 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If the PS pump and box are working that’s the only other thing I can think > of. Ball joints too maybe, or something in the steering shaft. > > —FT > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Apr 10, 2022, at 9:59 AM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > That is very possible. Now that it is moving freely, I will quickly > have > > this done. I shouldn't have any further difficulties in the trip to the > > garage to have this done, hopefully. I never thought of that. I rarely > > use the car and rarely do have issues with this car. Thanks. > > > > Ralph > > > >> On Sun, Apr 10, 2022 at 10:45 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > >> Did your steering links get corroded from sitting? Lube time? > >> > >> —FT > >> > >> Sent from my iPad > >> > >>> On Apr 10, 2022, at 6:46 AM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> > >>> Today I moved my '84 300 CD out of the garage, stored for winter, and > >> the > >>> steering wheel was sticky, stiff to turn and clicked a couple of times > >> from > >>> turning left to right . Seems okay, now, but worried something might > be > >>> wrong. The fluid is not low, and it seems to be okay, but thinking it > >> may > >>> be stiffer than usual. Any ideas on what could have caused this? > Thanks > >>> Ralph '84 300CD > >>> ___ > >>> http://www.okiebenz.com > >>> > >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >>> > >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >>> > >> > >> ___ > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > >> > >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >> > >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >> > >> > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1984 300CD Power Steering
That is very possible. Now that it is moving freely, I will quickly have this done. I shouldn't have any further difficulties in the trip to the garage to have this done, hopefully. I never thought of that. I rarely use the car and rarely do have issues with this car. Thanks. Ralph On Sun, Apr 10, 2022 at 10:45 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Did your steering links get corroded from sitting? Lube time? > > —FT > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Apr 10, 2022, at 6:46 AM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Today I moved my '84 300 CD out of the garage, stored for winter, and > the > > steering wheel was sticky, stiff to turn and clicked a couple of times > from > > turning left to right . Seems okay, now, but worried something might be > > wrong. The fluid is not low, and it seems to be okay, but thinking it > may > > be stiffer than usual. Any ideas on what could have caused this? Thanks > > Ralph '84 300CD > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 1984 M.B. 300CD Steering Box
As a follow up to my issue, I have received the rebuilt steering box, have it installed and now awaiting a front end alignment to finalize the job. The garage does alignments but does not have the necessary specs to do this job. I have checked around to find a shop that has these and can't seem to find anyone. Does anyone on here have knowledge of these particular specs that the machine requires to finish the job correctly? Apparently M.B. vehicles are the only ones that are not available to do the job. Thanks, Ralph ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1984 M.B. 300CD Steering Box
I have 2 CD's purchased a number of years ago from M.B. that are titled "Factory Service Shop Manuals, 1983-2000, CD1. and CD2, that I used when I had an older laptop 32Bit computer, but it doesn't seem to want to work with my newer Windows 10 laptop. Not sure if these would be any good for that information. I cannot see what all is on these now though. I bought them quite a few years ago, and did review them for certain areas, but I haven't opened them for a. long time. I am checking around to see if I can find a garage that has the proper specs. for the alignment. Ralph On Thu, Apr 21, 2022 at 9:12 AM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > > I'm sure the specs are in the W123 manual, which several of us have on > CD somewhere (don't ask me where mine is, probably on a defective > Seagate hard drive that bricked itself ten years ago) > > One thing that stands out in my memory is you MUST use a spring tension > bar to toe the wheels out while adjusting toe to spec. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1984 M.B. 300CD Steering Box
when I put the cd in the drive, it just buzzes, doesn't want to download. I figured it was because my current laptop runs windows 10 and the original one I used with these CD's was probably win.7 or earlier. The DVD drive doesn't even show up in my laptop directory as running. The drive D just buzzes then slowly stops but never actually opens up on the laptop. Maybe my drive is shot, don't use it much now a days; mostly use thumb drives.. On Thu, Apr 21, 2022 at 10:50 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Load the CDs on your hard drive and get the index for the manual > (nervig?) and use that as the front end. > > --FT > > On 4/21/22 9:20 AM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes wrote: > > I have 2 CD's purchased a number of years ago from M.B. that are titled > > "Factory Service Shop Manuals, 1983-2000, CD1. and CD2, that I used when > I > > had an older laptop 32Bit computer, but it doesn't seem to want to work > > with my newer Windows 10 laptop. Not sure if these would be any good for > > that information. I cannot see what all is on these now though. I > bought > > them quite a few years ago, and did review them for certain areas, but I > > haven't opened them for a. long time. > > I am checking around to see if I can find a garage that has the proper > > specs. for the alignment. > > > > Ralph > > > > > > On Thu, Apr 21, 2022 at 9:12 AM mitch--- via Mercedes< > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > > wrote: > > > >> I'm sure the specs are in the W123 manual, which several of us have on > >> CD somewhere (don't ask me where mine is, probably on a defective > >> Seagate hard drive that bricked itself ten years ago) > >> > >> One thing that stands out in my memory is you MUST use a spring tension > >> bar to toe the wheels out while adjusting toe to spec. > >> > >> ___ > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > >> > >> To search list archiveshttp://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >> > >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >> > >> > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > To search list archiveshttp://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- > --FT > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 1984 MB 300CD steering box
I thank everyone who replied to my request. I had a local garage do the alignment;, he checked with the company that rebuilds these units that was supplied to me from one of you. He was able to get the specs and did the alignment. I am happy to have it able to drive, but I am not 100% happy with the performance. It still has a point on the turning that feels like it is sticking, but the play in the wheel and stability on the road is great now. I will continue to seek the reason for the strange feel in the steering wheel, but am pleased to have it road worthy again. Thanks again. Ralph ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] '84 300CD
Tried starting car, glow plug light did not come on, and the starter did not engage. Checked battery, all good, Let sit for a while, tried it again, light came on, car started. Does this sound like glow plug issue, or starter solenoid? Ralph, '84 300 CD. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
