[MBZ] Very neat engine dissection

http://dieselgiant.com/mercedes617engineinternals.htm Very neat engine dissection

Re: [MBZ] 123 Dash

Try Silver Star or Sun Valley bone yards in the CA area, Just do a google on them. May have used but good/Tom - Original Message - From: Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 10:07 AM Subject: [MBZ] 123 Dash

Re: [MBZ] SDL radiator flush

Luther How Timely I need to flush my 240D. Where do tell can I get this $25 investment? Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2006 4:47

[MBZ] Speaking of Coolant Flushes

Does that Wetter Water Redline stuff do anything? Regards Tom Scordato

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of Coolant Flushes

Luther you run the one with the inhibitor or the stuff meant for diesels without inhibitor please. I might give it a whirl Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 1979 240D - Original Message - From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

[MBZ] Fuel filter changes

I have ben changing fuel filters in line and canister every 10,000 miles. Manual says every 37K on a 1979 240D Is this over kill or extra insurance. shoul I scale back? The groups thoughts please. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 1979 240D 102K miles

Re: [MBZ] 400,000 miles and still ticking

Loren good landmark event! Tom - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 5:27 PM Subject: [MBZ] 400,000 miles and still ticking Since K'leb is gracious enough to let us slip a picture

Re: [MBZ] I love 115's

I am courting a 1975 240D with 90K miles in the western pa area. Stick shift. Up on a lift next week. Only rust I saw was minor surface in trunk under matt and two bubbles on rear fenders about size of a quarter. Mechanically it appears very good drives great. Heated garage keep, original

Re: [MBZ] Prestone Flush Fill Machine

Luther put me in line or one please if you are so inclined Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA - Original Message - From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 11:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Prestone Flush Fill Machine

[MBZ] 240D Engine Block Drain Plug

Assume engine drain plug has never been removed. Questions:, 1. Best way to access from above or below?; 2. Size of drain plug, looks to be between 17 mm and 20 mm what is it please? 3. Is there rachet extention set combo that will work? 4. The drain plug does it need a seal or some thread

Re: [MBZ] 240D Engine Block Drain Plug

Sory for the miss understanding folks, I have a block heater all ready. This is the drain plug forward of that and it is just forward of the alternator, In the manual and real life looks like a Hex head bolt/plug , not a bolt plug w allen type head (like the differential fill and drain

[MBZ] Non MB Diesel Question

Are the Volvo 240 series a good car? I think they are 4 cylinders. I seem to recall these being one of the high mileage gassers Friend of mine is looking around 1983-1989 vintage. Are they easy to work on? Any stories? Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 1979 240D

Re: [MBZ] Non MB Diesel Question

Thank you Tyler/Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Tyler Backman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 24, 2006 10:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Non MB Diesel Question -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 The Volvo 240

Re: [MBZ] Non MB Diesel Question

thaks Mike/Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2006 12:21 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Non MB Diesel Question The Volvo 240 series are a GREAT car! The later models(86-89)

Re: [MBZ] Non MB Diesel Question

thanks Casey/Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 24, 2006 11:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Non MB Diesel Question 240s are a great and durable workhorse, but I'd also recommend the

[MBZ] Fw: Too much screwing around

- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 5:40 PM Subject: Too much screwing around Drain, fill drain fill, after de oiling, de calcifying and finishing with a prestone drive around flush my

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Too much screwing around

How do you get the broken one out? Quick swap is ok, gettin wet is ok./Tom - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 8:58 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: Too much screwing around I've

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Too much screwing around

I am a little slow. If I go with the left handed drill bit how is that going to help me get a bite on this thing and remove it please. I know it is probably obvious but my brute reptilian brain coupled with years of illegal substance abuse have left me a bit lacking. Please describe exactly

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Too much screwing around

Werner I like your techique. I will either use a small wood chisel to work a screw driver slot or use a soldering gun to melt a slot. The exposed area is plastic. Thanks for the help/Tom - Original Message - From: Werner Fehlauer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Decent US Car

I drove about 4 of these up to 200K plus never had a problem with tranny or engine the 3.0 liter and that was on dino oil. People who dogged and gunned the engine/tranny for instant speed gradification had troubles. That is operator error in my book Tom - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] M-B Diesels/Big Brother/Big Industry

To buy one over there and bring it into the State what kind of hurdles are we looking at? - Original Message - From: Werner Fehlauer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 9:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] M-B Diesels/Big

Re: [MBZ] Cold starting report

Tom that is good news, but I guess if you want something different it may not be. I miss my 1977 300d. Nice ole bear it was with the blue MB tex and auto HVAC system working fine. Regards Tom Scordato 1979 240d - Original Message - From: tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Over heating question please, 79 240D

Car is a 1979 240D, 106,000 miles. About 2,000 miles ago (of highway travel) I de oiled, decacified and used a preston flush on cooling system. Changed thermostat with new an some hoses. Car has run aroun 177 to 182 degrees F. Coolant is 50/50 mix of Zerex G-05 All air had been evacuated

Re: [MBZ] Block Heater

Was told by manuf. standard 400 Watt Block heater will heat water to 50 +/- F over ambient air temperature. - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 9:52 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Block

Re: [MBZ] Over heating question please, 79 240D

It was a bad all be it new thermostat. Moral o the story, when you replace em buy two just in case thanks for he help. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 1:47 PM Subject: Re:

[MBZ] 1972 220D Black smoke

When car is idling and running what can Black smoke inidicate? Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 1979 240D

[MBZ] Lower Radiator hos engine heaters

Lower Radiator hos engine heaters using a KAT heater, anyone in real cold climates have any experience with these? Do they work? Experiences? I know a block heater is the way to go, but install is much easier it seems Regards Tom Scordato 1979 240D Bellefonte PA

Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D Black smoke

Thanks Jim/tom - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 12:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D Black smoke Dirty air cleaner. Yours is the oil filled, must be cleaned by hand, type air cleaner. It may have been overfilled

Re: [MBZ] 240D valve Adjust procedure?

Dave do you need guidance the 616 engine valve adjusting procedure should be the same as my 1979 240D/Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 2:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D valve Adjust

Re: [MBZ] 240D valve Adjust procedure?

VALVE ADJUSTMENT: Use video as your guide. Third round wrench is used to hold valve spring nut from turning. Do adjustment cold. Get a good set of readable feeler gauges. Make a little sketch of which ones you have adjusted. Car on front ramps makes for less bending and it is easier to

Re: [MBZ] Gump gets lubed

Casey looks like a great right of passage unlike generations past most men today have no idea how to change the oil on the vehicles that get them home every night. I applaud you and yiur efforts with your boy. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 1979 240D - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] 62 190D

$2,800 no affilliation/Tom Is that pronouced POOON TON or PON TON?? - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 10:50 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 62 190D On Mon, 11 Dec 2006 06:58:27

[MBZ] 1972 220D

Courting possibly purchasing a 220D as a third car or the family. Southern car. One owner. 190K miles on vehicle rebuilt engine at 150K. Car appears to be well maintained. All instrruments and fans work. Automatic tranny. Presendtly being looked at by a reputable mechanic visa via an

[MBZ] 1972 220D

Marshall said: Factory rebuilds are GREAT. All others are highly suspect. Few people outside of the factory rebuild Mercedes engines by the book and when NOT done by the book, they tend to be quite unreliable. I'd much rather have a well cared for factory engine with 250-300kmi on it than a

Re: [MBZ] 240D Battery

Interstate is good Die hard is good Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 5:02 PM Subject: [MBZ] 240D Battery Hello Everyone. I have had my 83 240D for 6 years and the battery I bought

Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D

Turns out this car is a smoker, black smoke. IP pump was recently replaced but not set properly supposively. Mechanic who worked for MB picked that up right away. One of the things I fix before I drive it to PA. Do not want fuel rich going into cylinders if I can help it. Burns about a

Re: [MBZ] Wipers

Buy the Bosch Excell I believe. Work great and if you treat them once in a while with 303 Aerospace jisim they last me at least two years and I drive alot in the rain Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D

Dimitri said better than 800,000 miles on the clock. Wow, impressive I am going to buy the one I am looking at only has 200K and engine was replaced at 150K and rebuilt by an MB mechanic (have all history on the car).. Just need to get the injector pump adjusted and we should be good to go,

Re: [MBZ] Golden Age? Finding 80s Autos

Mac said: Listen, I dunno what you guys do to cars in Philly, but honestly even by rust belt standards the older P-PA cars I see on eBay look like they've done a tour of duty in Afghanistan As a Pennsylvanian I can say we use coal salt Anthracite in the eastern part of the state and Bitumanous

Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D

Newest benz I ever owned is my 79 240D my daily driver and only car I own. I had a 77 300D but put it to pasture in Feb 2005 RIP. Regards Tom - Original Message - From: Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 3:20

Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D

Yeah Dwight my 240 does 0-60 in 20 minutes!!/Tom - Original Message - From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 5:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D His 240D is a souped up Benz? Dwight E.

Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D

Is your 79 240D a stick? Will you keep it after you get the 115 220D? Dwight Dwight my 79 is an auto and yes I will keep it only 106K miles. I do alot of driving and need a back up vehicle/Tom My 1979 240D is an auto - Original Message - From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D

Dimitri said Tom, I have faith in your car to be. I drove mine from Connecticut to Miami and back and that was with a non-functioning alternator. I drove carefree during the day. Never turned the car off at night until I found a suitable hotel - that is one where I could park next to an outlet

Re: [MBZ] 1978 Mercedes Benz 300D Diesel - $350

I think I may know who the guy is listing these cheap MBs around Philly. has a place near Ambler I believe, alot of MBs on the property. He let me pull some parts for my 1979 240D when I was down there on business. I pulled and instrument cluster and some other things I believe and got ripped

[MBZ] Salvage yards in California and Oregon

Kaleb or anyone do you have a used passenger side mirror for a 1972 220D? 115.110 chassis This is the old style which accomodate a vented v window. Regards Tom Scordato

[MBZ] Hella Head Lights

Do allot of 1:00AM in the morning driving schlepping all over the Northeast with work. Eyes are getting worse. Car is a 1979 240D. Anyone hook up these Hella lights with zenon bulbs on a 123 chassis? If so is it a noticeable difference, is it worth 87 smackers plus freight? Regards Tom

Re: [MBZ] Hella Head Lights

Thanks for the info You guys are Hella good guys/Tom - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 10:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hella Head Lights Anyone hook up these Hella lights with zenon

Re: [MBZ] Wive's Preferences

My wife thinks I am bonkers, thinks I smell like diesel all the time, thinks I am sick for even considering driving my old bear. Any person who drives one of those things is metal Love her dearly! Regards Tom 1979 240D Courting and closing in on 1972 220D - Original Message -

Re: [MBZ] Hella Head Lights

Thanks E.! - Original Message - From: ernest breakfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 11:52 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hella Head Lights hi Tom! i'd suggest starting with a good set of H4 'euro-code' lamps; truly

Re: [MBZ] correct name?

Dwight they are map pockets. I do not have any/ Kaleb/Mac? Tom - Original Message - From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 1:13 PM Subject: [MBZ] correct name? What do you call the

Re: [MBZ] correct name?

Do the females in your life slam car doors much harder than needed, as the ones in mine do? Never did understand that. Yes something about a car door people think they are closing a 300 lb door on a ship, never understood the need to SLAM A CAR DOOR Tom - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] Sigh....

Bob I miss my 77 300D. What started it all for me. Was 42 years old when I bought it back late in 2002. I had up until that time never drove any MB gasser or diesel in my life. Funny you drive other cars and step back in the feeling you get. Regards Tom Scordato 1979 240D, 107K Maybe 1972

Re: [MBZ] Which Coolant Is MB-like? Rad Incoming Hursty

Gary Zerox G-05 is a light yellow almost clearish color I guess. Around $11.00 a gallon at Pep boys or the MB blue which is about twice as much. You will need almost two gallons for a 50/50 mix with the 77 300D. +/- GET THE AIR OUT!!! Regards Tom Scordato 1989 240D 107K miles - Original

Re: [MBZ] Wive's Preferences

My secret is the lesser of evils-36 years when first married I told my wife that some men chase home young women-others bring old cars home. Consider herself lucky. Worked. Dwight that is good old Yankee reasoning if I ever heard it/Tom - Original Message - From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr

Re: [MBZ] Wive's Preferences

Dwight Said: You're the second person to comment on New England thinking about my post-I have to confess-I am not a native New Englander-I am from Pennsylvania-in fact I spent 3 years on your area-attending Penn State. But you're right it is certain logic-we all have our flaws/obsessions and we

Re: [MBZ] Fuck?

Please watch the language if you do not mind. My kids have access to this email site. Thanks. Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA - Original Message - From: TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 8:26 PM Subject: [MBZ] Fuck? $14k...

Re: [MBZ] Bleed Screw Removal

Larry I have never worked on these calipers but maybe a good blast of pb blaster penetrating oils. Let sit over night blast again. Removed will be easier to work with but in place might be possible with vice grips patience and persistence. Tom Scordato - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] CA Trip Questions

Bob my 1977 300 D in the mountains of Pa typically maintained around 183 to 195 degrees F through most events. Sometimes on a steep climb on a hot day would approach 212 degrees F. but quckly cool down to specs. Wind blows out of the west here often and on interstate could always feel the

Re: [MBZ] 79 240D 'knocking / pinging'

Kevin Highway, highway, highway. These cars need to be put on the highway. They are not the best taxiing cars Does the knocking stop once car is warmed up? Try a few cans of Lubro Molly and then change fuel filters right after. Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] 220D doors

I need the plastic door threshold piece on driver and pass side (not on the door but on the threshold) Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA - Original Message - From: Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 10:10 PM

Re: [MBZ] Adblkue/Bluetec question

j asked about the odor was that of feline urine No it is from some pee bomb human fluid which spilled during the filling process. The latest trick is to throw these pee bombs at cars for things like 1. Just being on the road, 2. not accelerating fast enough or 3. not going 90mph when

Re: [MBZ] Adblkue/Bluetec question

Mitch sorry to hear about your mishap. A car threw it at you..... that is bad enough but when so called professionals driving 100,000 lbs like a Porsche 911 are doing it that is double sad. I take it you were not hurt from your dear impact, probably not true of you car? As for chasing

Re: [MBZ] rusty turd

Kaleb I happen to like the Sears Bias Ply tires and snow tires on the rear. /Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin, Cox Auto Trader [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 3:43 PM Subject: [MBZ] rusty turd

Re: [MBZ] replacing fuel return lines

Allan a pair of 45 degree angle needle nose pliers is what I use. Kind of use a grip, left and right spin, and pull move. When they pop off try not to have the spaz reaction pliers kick back and hit the little beveled ends o the injector nozzle. Also check that your 17 mm nuts (?) of your

Re: [MBZ] Mileage

If anyone is interested 1979 240D, which I log in every tank full is getting around 27 to 28 mpg, highway, 22-24 city automatic tranny. Comes in around 26 mpg average +/- the 190Ds do a nicer job in the sustainability department. That is a nice selling/purchasing point for future reference.

Re: [MBZ] Mileage

Curt could you email that spread sheet to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED], love to use it too if you do not mind Regards Tom Scordato 1979 240D - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 5:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Rear Brake Job - 1983 240 D

Check or change the soft break lines, replace the front brake wear indicator units, bleed system replace with a good brake fluid I use approved Valvoline synthetic if it has not been done in a few years or less depending on driving. Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From:

[MBZ] 1972 220D

Anyone interested in an Automatic 220D 199K miles, only 48K on a Mercedes rebuilt engine. Car is in very good shape. All service records, no major rust one family since new. Email me at work only [EMAIL PROTECTED] for all details (not going to answer any questions in this forum please)

Re: [MBZ] Cold Weather

Bellefonte PA 01-17-06 as of 6:00 AM was 17 degrees F - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 12:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cold Weather Good point-my 10F was in southern RI. Dwight andrew

[MBZ] Brake Wear Indicator Lights

Car is a 1979 240d. Riding up to Connecticut from Pennsylvania today on business noticed my brake ware indicator lights while I was driving after about two hours slowly from dim to bright came on and stayed on. Was driving through wet snow and salt soaked roads. Did the same thing on the

Re: [MBZ] Zerex G-05

Curt Centre County PA, Population 140K or so, cost me around $12 a few months back so comperable. Local MB wanted $22 per gallon for their fluid. Regards Tom - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 20,

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