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Subject: Re: [MBZ] coil spring compressors
I'm not sure about W124, but I replaced the rear springs in a W123 using
nothing more than a floor jack, jack stands and the weight of the car.
Front springs is a
Does anyone have recomendations with regards to coil spring compressors?
I see prices ranging from $60 to in excess of a thousand dollars. At the
moment I want to replace rear coil springs on a w124 due to excessive camber
resulting from weak springs.
Any "brands" that should be avoided?
Are
Dimitri., I have used atf for power steering fluid, on a 87 and on a 92 w124
The 92 was leaking badly , the leaking stopped while I was waiting for the
proper fluid to arrive. I am leary about putting the correct fluid in.
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Re: split system for Dan
What are the efficency rattings?
Mini splits can vary greatly with
Rattings. Also with brand names.
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Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 200, Issue 119
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What is the thread size for the tensioner bolt?
I may have the timesert kit that I could lend to you.
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This tiller looks to have been repowered by a Harbor Freight preditor engine
(honda knock off). Not a bad motor but parts availability is about non
existant. It is similar to a Troy bilt pony in size. Rear tine like this
tiller is the way to go, much easier to operate than a front tine tiller.
When did you adjust the valves last? Dino or synthetic oil?
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Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 194, Issue 88
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A caliper to fit the right rear 300td appears to not be that rare an item. If
you look at the link to the oem brake caliper at the bottom of the listing is a
list of all the vehicles it will fit. Which includes 84 and 85 300d,sd and cd,
as well as 86 and 87 300sdl.
That BMW diesel was also used in some of the "Vixen" motorhomes around thst
time. I dont recall there being any head issues. Hard to source replacement
parts however.
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VW started using FI with the 1968 type 111, continued with the type 4, type 1 I
think in 1974 maybe 73, type 2
FI around 76. All very reliable but a bit over complicated.
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Dwight , look at Ebay #133422332696 #194274102364.
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] w123 door check strap
Thanks
I looked on eBay
FYI. There are several 114mm w123 (new) door check straps listed on ebay right
now for less than $120 delivered.
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I have had really good results using grout able vinyl tile over existing tile.
It is recommended that you use a texture filler
On the original tile so that the texture does not eventually mirror on the new
tile. Best to make sure the seams do not line up on the old and new tiles as
well.
Is your shop a free standing metal building with two inches of insulation?
Where are you located? 12 to 14k of cooling sounds inadequate and the heating
needs may not be met as well.
Most min split systems come with adequate refrigerant in the outside unit for a
25 foot run of tubing. There are
What size tires are you using on your Ghia? It would be a good idea to verify
that they fit in your spare tire "well". I seem to remember that the stock
size is 560/15 but 600/15 were a popular oversize. Nowadays 155 versus 165.
Anyways the larger size did not fit in the spare tire well of
Re 1983 MB 300 on copart, look again it's a manual transmission grey market car!
Might be under priced
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I must admit, I spent a lot of time working on air cooled VW's. Staring in
highschool and progressing to owning a gas station for four years after
college. I tried to get one engine rebuilt a week in addition to the other
repairs. Lots of floors, rocker panels and ball joint front axle
Re 98 E300 tensioner bolt. A TimeSert thread repair would be far superior to a
helicoil. I may have the size needed and would be willing to lend you the
tools needed. What diameter,pitch and length
Would you need. Is it the same as as the 86-87 straight 6 diesel? Thanks Ron
Courcy
Any recommendations as far as jump box
Makes / models? I am looking for one that has an air compressor as well.
I see a lot of Stanley fatmax ones on eBay but I get the feeling that they may
not be very good. Thanks in Advance for any help. Ron Courcy
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Hi Pete I would be happy to have the Porsche book if it is sty available. Ron
Courcy
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Hello can someone run a vin for me?
I am looking at a 1999 SLK for parts.
It's badged as a Sport model also has AMG badges. I would really like to grab
the engine especially if it has been modified by AMG. Vin # WDBKK47F5XF099621.
Options? Miles? Ownership history? Thanks Ron Courcy.
Re shipping cost Ohio to Florida
Don who did you use to contract for shipping the w420e from Ohio to Florida?
I had a w123cd shipped from Ohio to Rhode Island a few months ago at a cost of
$600. Thanks Ron Courcy
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Floyd I think what you remember the police meter maids using were Cushman
"Service cars", the post office used small jeeps smaller and lower than CJ
Jeep's, 2 wheel drive DJ "dispatch Jeeps" , which were replaced by the larger
aluminum bodied llv's "long life vehicles"
In the early 90's. Ron
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 172, Issue 191
Ron,
Yes no damage here in NK. Sorry about your beatle convertible top. Do you have
good top repair shop?
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
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Storm much the same as DWIGHT no Mercedes damage but I did lose a super
beattle convertible to a fallen tree..
Neighbor THAT I SHARE A POLE WITH LOST POWER AND IS RUNNING ON A GENERATOR
TODAY. RON Courcy
Exeter Rhode island.
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Re Dan Penoff. Minin split system.
The big players are Mitsubisihi and Fujitsu . What is the seer rating of the
system.
Ac or ac & heat? Most manufacturers make multiple efficiency levels of their
systems. With the more efficient ones costing more. I installed a handful of
them and have been
With regards to the 88 300 ce rear glass.
I am not sugessting you commit fraud but when you are ready to insure this car
it would only cost your deductible to have the rear glass replaced. Ron Courcy.
multiple MB vehicles long time list lurker
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with regards to antenna drive belts. My last interaction with Continental USA
was quite a while ago but in summary they said they could not sell the belt to
me directly due to contract limitations. However they said nothing prevented
them from giving me the belt. Which they did. So why don't
Hello all , I can personally attest to Time-Sert inserts efficacy and superior
quality. I have used them for more than 30 years beginning when I ran an
import repair business and was looking for an alternative to KD solid spark
plug repair inserts which were notorious for backing out when
which w124 radiators can be made to fit the sdl ? Only 88 or newer w124 300d
(only) ? Till what year?Why won't 1987 w124 with the same 6 cylinder diesel
motor work? Thanks to all for your suggestions and advice. Ron Courcy
I had driven close to 1000 miles on the trip, mostly at about 65 mph, before
overheating became an issue. At that time I could not get heat from the
heater or defroster ( low coolant level). Not the easiest car to purge the air
out of the cooling system. When it was at worst the car quickly
My 1987 MB 300sdl just started overheating on a road trip to Florida from Rhode
Island.I do not appear to be getting proper water circulation. Engine gets very
hot even though the water in the expansion tank is still cold. If I feel along
the radiator it is a little warm at the top but cold
>From the description it sounds like the garage door springs in question are
>torsion springs (mounted above door , parallel with door) not perpendicular
>with door using cables . Much more dangerous to work with,adjust,replace and
>much more expensive than the normal springs. Look up on
Hello Does anyone on the list have access to which w126 cars may have come
with limited slip rear ends (posi).
I have the idea that some of the big body gas cars may have been equiped with
a limited slip rear end. Which ones would have a similar gear ratio to what
the sdl came with? How to
If w126 Gauge will read max if wire at sender is off or circuit is open. I found
This out when I changed the oil pan a couple of months ago.Thanks Ron Courcy
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I just finished replacing oil pan and pump on my unlucky 300sdl. I am hoping
to fix my cruise control prior to a trip to FL. I intend a trial run to
lower Maine this coming weekend.The car had been siting for more than two years
after an encounter with a truck tire/wheel. I am thinking
Help! I am having trouble running the factory workshop manual on my new
laptop ,Vista OS. Read me files tell me I need, standalone7.exe as well as
acro_reader4.exe for it to work. I could not find either on my laptop. I down
loaded Adobe shock wave with the hopes of gaining that
Hello I am on vacation and away from my reference materials. Could someone send
me a link to a picture or a description of where the fuse for my a/c heater
blower fan fuse is located? Thanks Much Ron Courcy
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I had the same issue this past summer. I bought a Snapon unversal a/c clutch
service kit, it did not have the right tools to remove and install the MB
nippondenso clutch. I did find on Ebay a tool MSC91011 seller CCVTOOLS , I
asked him which compressors it would work with his reply was
Please Forgive my less than prompt response, If you are interested in mini
split a/c or anything else Johnstone carries I have an account with them and
would be willing to purchase whatever you want . I am in Rhode Island but I
am also in the process of setting up an account with johnstone
To set things straight Buddy Cianci is alive and well he does a political
television commentary everyday on a local television station.
As far as Rhode Island drivers go, I do not think they are the worst in the
world but they are certainly close in the competition.
Turn signals are for
It is illegal for the salvage yard to sell you a cat for reuse. However they
can sell you a cat for recycling purposes. They must cut off both flanges
and can not identify it as for a specific car. If the yard is at all
cooperative you could pull one off a car and they could cut off the
I think what you have is an axillary fuel filter. Not currently in use. PO
installed? The big hint is the Racor sticker, Hope this helps,
Ron Courcy
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If I were a betting man I would put money on the compressor being a york .
I seem to remember that they were the compressors du jour back in the 70's on
many German American spec cars VW , BMW , MBRon Courcy
Kaleb The pricing guide you are referring to is the N.A.D.A. C.P.I. (cars
of particular interest)
Here in Rhode Island it is what the registry uses to rape you on sales tax when
you purchase a vehicle from a private party. Thanks Ron Courcy A regular
list lurker
Can the oil pan and oil pump on a 603 engine be replaced without removing the
engine? If yes,any instructions would be appreciated.
I had an encounter with a truck tire in the travel lane on the interstate, pan
broke up like it was glass.
Anybody have a reasonably priced replacement? Thanks
Anyone know the proper fuel pressure for a 88 560sec? I get about 130 psi when
I measure it after the second fuel pump ( using banjo bolt and gauge). Car died
at slow speed, appears to have compression and spark.
Thanks Ron
88 560 sec, 87 300sdl , 85 300d, 83 300cd, 78 300cd, 80 300sd (parts
Hi Craig
I think I may have what you need in a fuel injection line repair kit I have
left over from my VW repair days.
I will try to look for it in the am 6/6/07.
Thanks Ron(88 560sec, 87 300sdl , 83 300cdt, 78 300cd, 87 300dt, 85 300dt,
81300sd, 83 300sd, 2001 f350)
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