[MBZ] FS: '86 300SDL

the ergonomic adjustable seats with the air bladders, but is missing some of the control parts. Selling as-is, probably only good for parts unless you've already got a parts car. :) Car is located in Wilmington, NC. Make offer. -- Brian Smyla 919 602-7319 ___ http

[MBZ] Another Rusty special on CL

http://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/1968587318.html Not affiliated. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] another KALEB special on CL

You're correct, I meant Kaleb. When I think parts, I think Rusty :) $500 each would be a Kaleb special wouldn't it? Though I don't think he usually pays that much for parts cars. -- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Virus attack on the Information Minister

. -- Brian Smyla Contract Wind Turbine Technician ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [MBZ] Virus attack on the Information Minister

I omitted the link to the TDSSKiller software: http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?qid=208280684 -- Brian Smyla Contract Wind Turbine Technician ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] Let's Talk Tire Pressure

cornering. Driving on the Interstate was very disconcerting, there was a constant feeling of back and forth yaw. Go figure. Most likely not related, but something to consider. -- Brian Smyla NAES Wind Turbine Technician ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

[MBZ] European 300SDL $600 in Austin, TX

http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/1866720127.html -- Brian Smyla NAES Wind Turbine Technician ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] A Rusty special on cl

http://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/1884800416.html -- Brian Smyla NAES Wind Turbine Technician ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] 86 300SDL a/c compressor question

My 86 300SDL has a Denso 10P15C a/c compressor. I've found various configurations of this compressor ranging in price from $35 to over $500. The $35 fits the '87 to '94 Ford Escort. Where can I find out the difference between the version that fits the Escort and the version that fits the 300SDL?

[MBZ] FS:Radiator for '86 560SEL

I put a new radiator in my '86 560SEL and drove it for about a year before I took it off the road and scrapped it. I removed and kept the radiator since it was so new. I'm cleaning out my storage, so it's available if anyone on the list needs it. It's located in Wilmington, NC. Email with an

[MBZ] craigslist '82 300D 290K with greasecar conversion

He wants $2800 http://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/1145361250.html Don't know him, haven't contacted him. YMMV. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090429/f689553e/attachment.html

[MBZ] 560SEL water pump suggestion

Jim, have you tried a short 3/8 'wobble' extension? That will let you cock the 3/8 extension at a slight angle and give you room to clear the crank pulley. -brian - That's what I thought initially, but I've been having real trouble. Doesn't help that I can't see, I'll

[MBZ] craigslist 1985 300CD wrecked, wants $800

http://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/1142483963.html Don't know the guy, just a heads up. Seems like a lot but he'll probably take a Kaleb type offer, maybe less. -brian -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

[MBZ] Wanting 'next to free' car

But that's not the 300SDL with decent body, interior and suspension and a bad or missing engine that I'm looking for! Oh, and it should be somewhere in the southeast :) -brian Kaleb wrote: It is pretty funny. I have people whining about wanting a such and such car for next to free. I

[MBZ] getting tires to seat on the rim

Hi, Kaleb An easy (but potentially dangerous) way to get the tire seated is to spray a small amount of carb cleaner or starting fluid inside the tire, and then ignite it. The key is to spray a SMALL amount of the fluid in. The way I've seen it ignited was the lighter in front of the spray

[MBZ] need seatback frames and heating pads?

I've got some old seats from my '86 560SEL that I parted out. I'm keeping the bottom seat springs, and tossing the rest. The upholstery is shot, but the metal and most of the motors are OK. If anyone needs any of these parts, let me know and we can make arrangements to get them to you. I'm in

[MBZ] Anyone need a 560SEL radiator? (1986)

I was cleaning out my storage area, and I found a radiator that I'd removed from a 1986 560SEL that I'd parted out. If anyone needs one, feel free to email with an offer. Not sure which other cars this might fit. -brian -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed...

[MBZ] Anyone need a 560SEL radiator? (1986)

I was cleaning out my storage area, and I found a radiator that I'd removed from a 1986 560SEL that I'd parted out. If anyone needs one, feel free to email with an offer. Not sure which other cars this might fit. -brian -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed...

[MBZ] Transmission downshifting at speed

The '89 560SEL has begun downshifting to 3rd? gear and sticking there until shifted into N, coasting briefly, then back to D, whereupon it shifts back to 3rd, then quickly to 4th and then to 5th. After a few minutes of driving at 60, the downshift repeats, and it will only upshift after the N - D

[MBZ] Autozone has wrong A/C compressor for 300SDL

Don't order the $139 A/C compressor that Autozone has listed for the 300SDL; it's not the correct part. Expect to pay $450+ for the right one from Autozone! Get it from Rusty instead. Fortunately, the Autozone compressor clutch _is_ the correct part, and it's available for under $100. It's a

[MBZ] ATTN Jim Cathey: KLIMA failure mode

Hi, Jim Noticed you were looking for KLIMA failure modes. My '89 560SEL unit had a cracked solder connection on the board at the compressor clutch output pin that caused intermittent shutdown of the A/C. Reflowing the solder resolved the issue. -brian

Re: [MBZ] new eBay shipping fraud-update

Had to add my $0.02 here.. I earn a significant portion of my income from ebay sales, and have been selling on ebay for the last 8 years. All of my auctions include some sort of packaging fee, clearly stated in the auction text, and is usually no more than $20. I have to cover the cost of

[MBZ] 300SDL vacuum information

Can anyone point me to a site with information about the 300SDL vacuum system? I'm not getting enough vacuum from the check valve tap on the brake booster line to operate the other vacuum accessories reliably. All the service manuals I've been able to locate for the car are JUNK. Are there

Re: [MBZ] Quick fix for freewheeling fan clutch

Well, just got back from my NC - NJ - NC trip with the 'lockup donut' installed. GPS shows average speed of 68MPH, max speed of 85MPH (oops :-)), ambient temps as high as 92 degrees F, but I never saw the temp gauge hit the 100 degree line, even while climbing from 300 feet to 1500 feet near the

[MBZ] Quick fix for freewheeling fan clutch

My SO alerted me to the fact that the 300SDL coolant temp has been running anywhere between 80 and 120 as of late. (She won't let me drive the diesel because she likes it better than the 560SEL). I thought she was imagining things, but a 10 mile drive at 70MPH proved her right. Turns out that

Re: [MBZ] Quick fix for freewheeling fan clutch

Thanks for the input, Kaleb and Jim. The aux fan runs, but apparently only when the A/C refrigerant pressure rises above 325psi. My hot running problem wasn't at idle, only at speed, and even then, only under load (climbing a mild grade, speeds over 80mph, etc..) when the ambient

Re: [MBZ] Diesel injector return hose

FWIW, when I replaced the return hoses on my '86 300SDL, I used the smallest size fuel line available at the local Advance Auto. The OD is a bit larger than the stock MB hose, but it clears the injector body fine. Haven't tried it with biodiesel yet, as I have yet to brew my first batch. Oh,

Re: [MBZ] converting to R134

In answer to Tom's question about what pressure should be seen on the low side port: It Depends. The pressure will depend on evaporator temperature, cooling load, ambient air temperature and engine speed, among other things. In practice, expect to see about 300 to 350PSI on the high side with

[MBZ] Power antenna solution

Been reading the posts in the digest regarding the power antenna problems. After disassembling the non functional antenna in my 300SDL and discovering a broken drive gear, I looked around for an OEM replacement. Decided against it when I found the price to be about $160. Browsed around our local

[MBZ] Kaleb's glowing exhaust

Hi, Kaleb. To check for a plugged cat, attach a vacuum gauge to the intake manifold vacuum port, then run the RPMs up with the car in park. If the vacuum drops to almost 0, the converter's plugged. Next thing to look for would be an overly rich mixture. Unburned fuel in the exhaust stream

[MBZ] Head gasket set for 603.912/913/960/961

I bought a head gasket set for my 300SDL, but ended up replacing the engine instead. If someone needs the gasket set, it's available for $50 plus shipping. Paid about $90 to Rusty for it, if I recall correctly. -brian

[MBZ] '86 300SDL - Identify this switch?

On my 86 300SDL, there's a 7 position rotary switch under the hood on the driver's side corner near the hood seal at the windshield. What's it do? -brian

[MBZ] Head gasket set available for 603.912/913/960/961

I bought a head gasket set for my 300SDL, but ended up replacing the engine instead. If you're need the gasket set, it's available for $50 plus shipping. -brian

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN: New web site

Kaleb, I'd really like to see an easy way to browse through the current and past list posts, sorting by date, title, author, and search by keywords. -brian -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 4:37 PM To: Banned List;

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump question answered, plus rant

it started using it, then he might not have known or it wasnt cracked at the time you bought it. No telling. But, with any used car, its as is of course. Brian Smyla wrote: Well, my feelings are that he knew, but I'm not here to throw stones at him. Just needed to vent. -brian

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump question answered, plus rant

-Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 10:33 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump question answered, plus rant your car has heated seats? That is rare. Brian Smyla wrote: Yes, you're correct. I

[MBZ] Vacuum pump question answered, plus rant

, where he told me that the heater had been intermittently working. Drove it back, then discovered it had a cracked head. All 6 cylinders. Refused to reply to follow up emails asking for a $1k concession. I know, my fault, caveat emptor and all that. Thanks for letting me vent. Brian Smyla

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump question answered, plus rant

' clause, but my complaint is more along the lines of dishonesty within the classic Benz owners' community. Brian Smyla -Original Message- From: Tom Hargrave [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 10:57 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump question answered, plus rant

Hi, Dave. Thanks for the good information, I'll follow up on some of that today. The car is an '86 300SDL. I believe a crash destroyed his 350 about 6 months after I bought the 300, and he spent some time in the hospital as a result, according to his posts to the list. -Brian Smyla

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump question answered, plus rant

answered, plus rant Maybe he didnt know the head was cracked. Brian Smyla wrote: Thanks, Tom. Well, I've got about $7K in the car right now, probably need another $2k to get it 'perfect', including paint. Yes, I believe the car is worth it, since I'll probably drive it much longer than

[MBZ] 300SDL Engine Vacuum pump question

. Is this a normal condition? Thanks in advance. Brian Smyla

[MBZ] Instrument cluster - 86 300SDL

Well, the odometer in the 300SDL has quit. I had a 560SEL that did the same thing. Both stopped right around 200K miles. Is this a common problem, and any info on what to look for and how to repair it? If not, I guess I'm in the market for a new instrument cluster. There's one on ebay for a

[MBZ] Looking for engine - 1986 300SDL

I'm looking for an engine to replace the one in my 86 300SDL. Cracked head. Any pointers? -brian

Re: [MBZ] Looking for engine - 1986 300SDL

would hopefully come in under what I'd have to pay for the new head, etc.. -brian Brian Smyla wrote: I'm looking for an engine to replace the one in my 86 300SDL. Cracked head. Any pointers? Just replace the head. A complete engine will be more to MUCH more expensive