Re: [MBZ] Reply if you are getting this message thanks.
Looks good. Thanks for keeping it going! From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/06/06 Tue AM 12:34:53 EDT To: mercedes@okiebenz.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Reply if you are getting this message. Need to make sure everything is back online. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] cheap wagon parts car
That looks like a jewel compared to what is left of our wagon. Unless it is a rust bucket why not fix it? Richard Murdoch From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/06/04 Sun PM 09:23:50 EDT To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] cheap wagon parts car http://chicago.craigslist.org/car/167356284.html -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 82 300TDt -wrecked / Craigslist
Craig, thanks. Ours was a far cry better than this. Even before I had it painted it looked much better. Body shop owner checked the NADA guide. The 300TDt is listed under classics : FWIW: $4450 (low retail) ; $7,775 average ; $11,350 high retail - now if the adjuster will look at this for a guide. From: redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/06/02 Fri AM 12:14:35 EDT To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 82 300TDt -wrecked http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/167015836.html On Thursday, June 1, 2006, at 11:33 AM, John Berryman wrote: On Jun 1, 2006, at 1:26 PM, Richard Murdoch wrote: This really puts a kink in our summer plans. One of our children is getting married in three weeks and moving to Texas. My wife needs a wagon to do all the wedding stuff as well as get our daughter's house ready to sell - all that 80 to 100 miles away from where we live. We were also planning to take the wagon to Oshkosh in July. Richard Murdoch Bummer Rich, glad your wife's OK. I have an OK wagon that sprung a slight leak in the rear suspension. My buddy's Mom was thinking about buying it. It has a few spots of rust through and some ugly surface rust on the LR door. 202,000mi runs great shifts great. I did a lot of work to it last year and I really don't recall all that I had done. It will need a driveshaft center bearing (noisy) but other than that and the suspension leak (probably a steel line haven't looked yet), I'd drive it anywhere. I'm in NY. I also have another wagon that definitely neds some lines for susp in the back, that I can be convinced to sell but would prefer not to on short notice. If interested, call (518)526-2279 me pronto or e-mail me [EMAIL PROTECTED] privately. I just got put on stand-by from FEMA for the New Hampshire/Massachusetts floods. I will be un-subbing and out of here within 24-48 hours. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 82 300TDt -wrecked
Thanks, Richard. My hopes to get it fixed are growing. I sent a message earlier this am thanking Clay for offering to help find prices. That message seems to have fallen into a crack somewhere. Yes I could use any prices you find, don't want to put you to a lot of trouble. Richard Murdoch From: Richard Hattaway [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/06/02 Fri AM 08:32:39 EDT To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 82 300TDt -wrecked Craig, That car is a total rustbucket compared to Richard's beauty. His should be worth 15K at that rate (c: .. Richard --- redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/167015836.html On Thursday, June 1, 2006, at 11:33 AM, John Berryman wrote: On Jun 1, 2006, at 1:26 PM, Richard Murdoch wrote: This really puts a kink in our summer plans. One of our children is getting married in three weeks and moving to Texas. My wife needs a wagon to do all the wedding stuff as well as get our daughter's house ready to sell - all that 80 to 100 miles away from where we live. We were also planning to take the wagon to Oshkosh in July. Richard Murdoch Bummer Rich, glad your wife's OK. I have an OK wagon that sprung a slight leak in the rear suspension. My buddy's Mom was thinking about buying it. It has a few spots of rust through and some ugly surface rust on the LR door. 202,000mi runs great shifts great. I did a lot of work to it last year and I really don't recall all that I had done. It will need a driveshaft center bearing (noisy) but other than that and the suspension leak (probably a steel line haven't looked yet), I'd drive it anywhere. I'm in NY. I also have another wagon that definitely neds some lines for susp in the back, that I can be convinced to sell but would prefer not to on short notice. If interested, call (518)526-2279 me pronto or e-mail me [EMAIL PROTECTED] privately. I just got put on stand-by from FEMA for the New Hampshire/Massachusetts floods. I will be un-subbing and out of here within 24-48 hours. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 82 300TDt -wrecked
The front end of our 83 300D wagon took a real hit yesterday. My wife's first comment was that had she been in anything else she might have been hurt. Susan was driving about 35mph when a woman in a 2007 (yes, 2007) Lexus pulled across the road; never saw my wife until they collided. Susan tried to turn into a parking lot driveway so the left front corner took the hit but the other car was moving hard enough to twist the front end of our car. The front passenger side door opens but with slight resistance; oil started running out but not before she cut the car off. I'm assuming it was the oil cooler. The other driver took responsibility for the incident. We want to get the car fixed. Any where I can post some pictures? We want to have it repaired jf we can. This really puts a kink in our summer plans. One of our children is getting married in three weeks and moving to Texas. My wife needs a wagon to do all the wedding stuff as well as get our daughter's house ready to sell - all that 80 to 100 miles away from where we live. We were also planning to take the wagon to Oshkosh in July. Richard Murdoch 82 240D 82 300TDt (maybe) 83 300D parts car 79 240D waiting for transplant
[MBZ] Oil pressure guage slow
The oil presure guage on my 82 240D has been taking a little longer to show full pressure the first time I start it in the morning. On subsequent restarts it seems pretty much normal. Is it likely the pump is starting to wear or the screen is becoming clogged? Richard Murdoch 82 240D 82 300TDt
Re: [MBZ] Wheel Fell off Sister's Car at 60mph
John, The loose lugs could be attributed to simple negligence, bad work habits, being distracted and what else. But the used rim - I call that fraud. Considering what could have happened they ought to buy your sister off with the deal of a lifetime on a new car (which she could have serviced elsewhere). But then one of the things my wife came to hate after being in real estate for many years was the never admit guilt directive. Richard Murdoch From: John Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/03/18 Sat PM 05:21:47 EST To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Wheel Fell off Sister's Car at 60mph My younger sister has a 2000 Volvo which she brought in for service at the Volvo dealership. They told her she needed a new rim, so she said okay and paid up the $400 to put it on and balance (existing tire) They let her leave. Down the road she hears a dragging sound and brings the car back. She brings it in and they said oh, we forgot to put your sway bar on DUH But the story gets better. They put the sway bar on and she went on the highway. The car did a nose dive and she went off the road. She watched her wheel roll down the highway lane. State cops come, tow the car back to the Volvo dealership (not too bright) and they say You must have had an accident, it wasn't the wheel's fault. So the insurance company says they'll pay for the wheel and they will sue the dealership (so my sister doesn't have to.) THEY hire an investigator who notices that not only were the lug nuts not tightened but IT WAS A USED, DEFECTIVE WHEEL. Now remember, she had paid $400 for a New Volvo Wheel. So for those of you that remember my transmission overfill story from last year- combine that with this and MAKE SURE you check EVERYTHING before leaving any dealership!! I think the service managers are pushing the mechanics so hard to do 3x the normal work in the same time- the result is, of course, human error. It could have been a costly accident. John Peterson Kingston RI 1991 300D 2.5 78k - Original Message - From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2006 9:02 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes Benz 300D 2.5 Turbodiesel I'd guess double current bid. 8K wouldn't surprise me-these have been rising in value the last year or so that I have been watching them. And since I have been driving mine more now and phasing out the 240D as the only daily driver, I think they might be worth it. Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2006 1:40 AM To: mercedes Subject: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes Benz 300D 2.5 Turbodiesel http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4621351682 rd=1sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT Any idea what it should go for? Craig ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] OT Wood
I used to pick up pallets and break them up to mix with wet or green wood. Also splitting green wood into smaller pieces and keeping the draft open to get a good bed of coals helped. You probably know that already .. RIchard Murdoch From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/03/14 Tue PM 01:54:16 EST To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Wood On Mar 14, 2006, at 1:43 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: We will run out of firewood today. I guess we came up a little short! This is the first time we've heated exclusively with wood. I've got lots of standing dead trees (beetle kills), but it's not really that dry. Hard to keep burning, very little heat. Sigh. -- Jim Split it and stack it real close to the stove, it will dry quite a bit in just a few days. I don't have a wood lot and have had to burn whatever I could get at times. Red Oak aka piss oak, even when split can take a couple of years to season. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] motor mounts 82 300TDt
Already replaced, but have not tightened the oil cooler lines. I was actually wondering about the oil filter housing. I'm not sure what all is leaking, but if it is not too much of a job it would be worth doing while I'm at it. I had tried to line up the mount on one side using a drift pin, I'll dig out another one to work both sides at the same time with the mounts loose. I've also ordered the upper part of the turbo oil drain/return. I'm hoping that that is the worst of the leaks. Thanks again Richard Murdoch 82 240D 82 300TDt 79 240D project waiting From: Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/03/14 Tue PM 12:31:45 EST To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] motor mounts 82 300TDt Something like this with a tapered end works well. http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=79 29CategoryName=SubCategoryName= -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 11:26 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] motor mounts 82 300TDt When you say alignment bar could that be a very large screwdriver ? or is that a special tool ? Also, is there any other job that is good to do while you are replacing motor mounts. I have a recollection that it is a good time to do oil cooler lines. Or fix a leaking oil filter housing. Thanks, Dan Elliott 82 300D-T 93kmi On Mar 13, 2006, at 5:58 PM, Richard Murdoch wrote: I spent yesterday replacing the oil cooler lines on our 82 300TDt and thought I was doing fine until I could not get the right engine support to align with the motor mount bolt hole. (Thought I was home free when the left side dropped right into place.) Cut the other side loose again, lift the engine evenly and insert an alignment bar in both holes in chassis into the mounts. Lower the engine slowly using the line-up bars to center both mounts at once. I do this alone most of the time but an assistant can come in handy. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- 2 GB of storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] March Madness
Bill, round bouncy what? and what is this guy Duke's last name? From: BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/03/15 Wed PM 01:55:44 EST To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] March Madness That's the round, bouncy one, right? BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 'EM' 272k miles -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Luther Gulseth Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 1:01 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] March Madness How many folks are in bracket pools? Who do you think is gonna win? I'm putting my money on Duke over UConn. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,222 kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] motor mounts 82 300TDt
Interesting that you mentioned Zen-like. I was thinking this afternoon that tiredness and working with a light was not helping and I needed to put a little more Zen (what ever that is) into it when I start over. I learned most of what I know about auto repairs the hard way, at some point I discovered what you all know -mental attitude made a huge difference. My outdoor, in the snow, story is replacing the differential in a 49 Ford in a foot of snow. I think someone bet me that I could not do it in less than a certain amount of time. I spent more time under that car than I did driving it. Would love to have it back though. Richard Murdoch All the replies are helpful and much appreciated. On Mar 13, 2006, at 6:43 PM, John Ervine wrote: .. Motor mounts are now more one of those Zen-like repairs instead of frantic action and loud cursing in cold weather. But that's like most things these days, except for the clutch master cylinder in the 280S that I did last December.
Re: [MBZ] Ot Need a favour in SF Bay area
Jeff, If you send me the addresses I'll ask my daughter. She might not be able to do it because of work but we can try. May have one other person there as well. Richard Murdoch Winston Salem, NC From: Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/03/13 Mon PM 07:15:22 EST To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Ot Need a favour in SF Bay area Can anyone in the SF bay area help me by picking up an item and delivering it to a shipping store?? Thanks in advance, Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] motor mounts 82 300TDt
I spent yesterday replacing the oil cooler lines on our 82 300TDt and thought I was doing fine until I could not get the right engine support to align with the motor mount bolt hole. (Thought I was home free when the left side dropped right into place.) Decided to go on and order new mounts and hope I could get some advice on getting the hole to line up. It is not off by much but I could not seem to shove or pry the engine in the right direction. I've replace mounts on other vehicles and swapped engines before but am I missing something on the MB Do I need to jack the engine and tranmission at two points to make them float a little? Any advice is always appreciated, Richard Murdoch 82 300TDt 82 240D
Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines (more) archives
Thanks to all who replied to my questions about replacing the oil cooler lines on our 82 300TDt. Bellsouth had been bouncing my mail even though the box was not nearly full -- thanks to the easy to search archives I was able to find your answers. Finally got started but have only had a short time here and there to work on them. The fittings were easier to break loose than I expected. (I had started to remove the lines from a parts car and they were tough to break loose.) Being able to get the hood straight up allows plenty of room for a piece of pipe to lever the wrench for the initial turn. I have the left motor mount almost off. Tjohn mentioned taking the motor mounts off. I was thinking that only the left one needs to come off, right? Richard Murdoch 82 240D 82 300TDt
Re: [MBZ] Motor Mount Shock
Is there any way to evaluate / check a motor mount shock while it is off the car (82 300TDt). TIA Richard Murdoch 82 240D 82 300TDt
Re: [MBZ] another timing chain question (guide rails)?
Kevin, try this link if you have not seen it already. Its not the same engine but should give you an idea of the process until some others chime in. I've only done one timing chain (Olds V6); it was not too bad a job; just needed to do it one step at a time and carefully.Felt great when it cranked up on the first try. The guides are going to be right next to the chain on the front of the engine. Richard From: kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/03/03 Fri AM 02:45:04 EST To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] another timing chain question (guide rails)? Where are these guide rails, and how will I know if they need replacement? I'm once again seriously thinking of tackling this 220D. If I can put a few hundred into it and have a running car, that's what I want to do rather than trying to part it out, selling it at a loss or having it hauled off. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D project ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines (more)
Excuse the repost but my IPS knocked me off line right after asked about this a couple days ago. I bought new oil cooler lines for the 82 300 TDt from Rusty; they arrived early the next day. I loosend some of the oil cooler lines on the parts car and they seemed to be very tightly torqued. Any Idea how to judge how tight to make them? When I loosened the lower line at the oil filter it looked as if the the nut on the fitting on the filter was turing as well. Hope I can manage that one from the underside, there seems to be barely enough room to get one wrench in there and turn it. Maybe best to cut the line and put a socket over it. Also, I'm wondering if I can flush the oil cooler with clean oil while the lines are off? Any more thoughts will be appreciated. Thanks, Richard Murdoch 82 240D 82 300TDt
[MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines
The lower oil cooler line on our 82 300TDt is leaking. Can it be worked around the mount or will I have to take the motor mount loose? Any tips will be greatly appreciated. Richard Murdoch 82 300TDt 82 240D
Re: [MBZ] Off Topic - keeping warm
Mike, We used wood stoves from the mid 70' s to the mid 90's and rarely had to turn on the central steam heat. I cut a good bit of what we used (i.e. free or cheap). Had to stop using wood because my wife was developing serious allergies. The best stove we found for our purpose was a Kresno. It could be burned open like a fire place or closed as an air tight stove. Really miss using it. We have a 4 year gas boiler and gas hot water heater. Looks like cost will peak to 300 to 350 during the coldest months for our 2000 sq. ft old house.) Richard Murdoch Winston-Salem NC 82 240D 82 300TDt (MLS Villanova '64) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/02/20 Mon PM 06:20:25 EST To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Off Topic - keeping warm In a message dated 2/20/2006 6:18:21 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, PONDERSOA writes: in other news.. i was wondering how every one has been dong regarding house heat it has been a mild winter here in phila i have a wood stove insert that has saved me a fortune in heating costs in my living room fireplace and a fireplace in the basement that i use for enjoyment ( not a good efficient source of heat really) so ... do we have any other wood burners out there ? mike collins phila pa 1985 500 sec Go Villanova ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] '83 240D clutch won't work
Gerry, If the clutch plate is stuck to the fly wheel try jacking the back end up enough to get the tires off the ground. Start the engine with the car in gear and step on the brakes. (I had to do this more than once with an old Chevy truck.) I wonder if the pressure plate is failing since there was a problem before the vehicle was parked. Richard Murdoch 82 240D 82 300TDt From: archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/02/17 Fri AM 03:02:10 EST To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] '83 240D clutch won't work My wifes '83 240D clutch won't release. I replaced the master and slave cylinders, bled them with a pressure bleeder, and feel that the clutch is depressing the way it previously has. Before this happened the clutch would have to be depressed all the way to the floor in order to shift the transmission. My wife had cancer and recently died. The last time she drove it, it would not go into 3rd or 4th gear so she drove home in 2nd. The car sat for about a year after that. When I recently tried to move it from the garage to the shop, the clutch would not release. Thinking the disc might be stuck, I tried jerking the car with the starter without success. I haven't been able to find anything about clutches other than maintainence and inspection on the MB CD. All help will be sincerely appreciated. Gerry Archer '83 240D 300D ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] '90 300D 2.5 died on me
Having similar symptoms with our 82TDt. They are being caused by the vacuum shut off system. If I pull the vacuum line off it runs just fine. Richard Murdoch 82 240D 82 300TDt From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/02/17 Fri PM 10:15:26 EST To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] '90 300D 2.5 died on me On 2/17/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm thinking a questionable tank of fuel, probably from a small station in Tucumcari.
Re: [MBZ] Diesel aircraft engines
There were some early attempts to use diesels on early aircraft. I think they were too heavy. IIRC Packard manufactued one. Richard Murdoch - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 11:48 PM Subject: [MBZ] Diesel aircraft engines http://www.deltahawkengines.com/ Craig ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Diesel aircraft engines
I wonder how much re-engineering they would have to do to use the Mercedes CDI for aviation purposes? Tom, thanks for that link. That is well worth browsing, especially if you are interested in radial engines. There is also a page devoted to Norberg radials made for pumps. Richard - Original Message - From: Trampas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 4:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel aircraft engines They are coming back, one manufacture is thinking about Mercedes CDI. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Potter, Tom E Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 3:34 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel aircraft engines Here is one of the first. http://www.oldengine.org/members/diesel/Duxford/Guiberson.htm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard Murdoch Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 2:08 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel aircraft engines There were some early attempts to use diesels on early aircraft. I think they were too heavy. IIRC Packard manufactued one. Richard Murdoch - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 11:48 PM Subject: [MBZ] Diesel aircraft engines http://www.deltahawkengines.com/ Craig ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.25/246 - Release Date: 1/30/2006 ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Why we drive old Mercedes Benz Cars
On 1/24/06, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The local independent shop has the remains of an SD that caught fire while driving down the interstate. I would have believed that to be impossible until I saw it. The fire does not appear to have started at the alternator or battery. Not quite impossible. A friend had his 85 300D catch fire while he was on the highway. It was apparently caused by dragging brakes; either the flexible hose was clogged or the caliper was stuck. Another motorist put the fire out very quickly and there was not much damage. Richard Murdoch 82 240D 82 300TDt
Re: [MBZ] I need a $10,000 loan for a '78 450SL, any takers?
Please! I prefer to be called frugal. Richard Murdoch From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/01/25 Wed PM 07:39:27 EST To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] I need a $10,000 loan for a '78 450SL, any takers? everybody here is too cheap. redghost wrote: If anybody wants a decent SLC, the fellow with that CL 79 450 called and wants to know if anybody here wanted it. He has so far only shown to me and was getting ready for others to come look. We have first refusal. Jim @ 206 521-9105 On Wednesday, January 25, 2006, at 08:48 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: I too believe that to be expensive. I have a 1979 450SL that I'm planning to sell it does need a bit of TLC and I'm not going to expect half of that price. Our '76 is also much less than that one. But Luthur's hell-bent on owning a '78, nothing else, which cuts his supply down to about 1/20 of what's out there. With patience I'm sure he'll find one. If you are serious take a really close look first. Trunk lid rust is a typical 107 trait. That rust looks pretty advanced. Road dirt gets trapped between the outer skin and the inner structure and absorbs moisture, causing rust out. Best to just replace the trunk lid. Mine has been fixed twice and it starting to rust again. I think a new lid is about $500 then it needs painting. I couldn't tell for sure but it looks like the muffler has been That's the worst feature of ours. Every time I looked into getting it fixed it was just too expensive compared to what you'd get. I always figured I'd just wait until it was time to paint the entire car before I'd address the problem. It hasn't gotten any worse on our watch so far as I can tell. -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] 123 vacuum challenges?
Hello everyone it has been a while since I have been able to keep up with the list and even worse what needs to be done to our vehicles. Our 82TDt (300D turbo wagon) runs fine first time it is started after sitting a while. If it is shut down briefly or sits for a short time it becomes very sluggish. If I turn it off then wait for a bit with the key in the start position it will usually be back to normal when I re-start. Shut down has also become very slow. I was thinking the two problems might be related to the shut down assembly. I had already blocked off the locking system and replaced any rubber vacuum connectors that were deteriorated. Now to add to the question - I had to disconnect the AC compressor. Everytime the HEAT was turned on the AC clutch or belt started screaming. The AC and heat had not been responding to changes on the temp controll - but were working. Can the climate control system be affected by engine related vacuum leaks? Could the compressor have been cycling on and off and causing the loss of power? I don't think the brakes are dragging. The the calipers and brake hoses have been replaced. Any thoughts will be appreciated, mean while I will dig out the MityVac. Sincerely, Richard Murdoch
Re: [MBZ] OT: Request Opinion on Political Issue
NO From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Harry M.)) Date: 2005/09/18 Sun PM 01:21:13 EDT To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Mercedes mailing list) Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Request Opinion on Political Issue thats a not Bill Gallagher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For if situation, President G.W.Bush said three week before the next Presidential national on TV, that Intelligence reports from the CIA and Homeland Security indicate a attack on the USA to disrupt the election like in Spain three years ago. And to save American lives, national election for a new President will be canceled until the threat is neutralized . And then, we as Free Americans, will have our free and open elections ... Please vote JUST Yes or No on your opinion above... Thank You Bill 1981 300 TD ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Steering column lock 82TDt
Has anyone studied the workings of the steering column locking mechanism? I have replaced the lock cylinder but the steering column lock binds when the wheel is in a certain position. Once you hear that sliding shaft click into place you know it will be hard to release it. Turning the steering wheel to the right releases it enough to allow the key to turn the cylinger but sometimes it takes a heavy hand. Because of a problem with her right hand my wife cannot manage to do this at times. I have a junk lock and have taken it apart so that I can see how it works and have concluded that there are several parts that could cause the system to bind. Is there any one part that usually causes this? I'm wondering about cutting off the end of the sliding or taking it out. I would rather fix it. I would appreciate any ideas
[MBZ] AC output smells terrible
When we first turn on the AC on our 82TDt the air smells as if it is full of mold. Anyone know where this might be collecting and how to clean it? A cleaner that is sprayed into the air intake did almost no good. The AC blows very cold but seems to work only on the minimum setting; even barely turning it back turns the cold air to hot. TIA
[MBZ] air cleaner housing mounts
Does anyone know why the mount that hold the air cleaner housing in place tend to break? The most recent event caused the breather hose from the valve cover to the air cleaner to break as well. At first glance I thought a rodent had chewed through the breather hose. Might it be a bad motor mount shock? TIA
