[MBZ] wheels and winter tires
For those of you who I may have spoken with off-list regarding wheels for winter tires for my '84 300D, I've obtained, refinished, and had my new winter tires mounted so I'm ready for one trip north each winter. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winter tires_wheels s.jpg Type: image/pjpeg Size: 234146 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20120328/cec310a5/attachment.bin ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] next step - Lubro Moly Valve Clean
Since replacing the #4 #5 fuel injectors had no effect on the rough idle and smoking upon cold startup in my '85 300TD, I thought I'd use a procedure which one of our listers had previously suggested for Lubro Moly Diesel Purge, where it was suggested to empty the fuel filter of diesel fuel, fill the fuel filter with Lubro Moly Valve Clean, and drive the car. Since I couldn't locate any Lubro Moly Valve Clean locally, I had to mail order it and it arrived today. The directions on the can only mentions gasoline engined cars and the fact that one can (150cc) will treat 19 gal. so I'm a little apprehensive about using the fuel filter procedure as I'm wondering if this high a concentration of this stuff would be safe in a diesel? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] no change after I changed the #4 5 fuel injectors
I started and ran my '85 300TD a little while ago and it still has a rough idle and smokes upon a cold startup, but warms up in 2-3 min. and then the idle is as smooth as an old diesel will get and the smoking ceases, so there's no change after I changed the #4 5 fuel injectors yesterday. Next step? G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] kudos to Rusty who goes the extra mile
Those of us who've been on this list for awhile are all familiar with the service and prices which Rusty provides, so I won't waste any bandwidth on that subject. Regarding the saga of my '85 300TD smoking upon cold startup, my next venture into possibly resolving this issue was to install new fuel injectors for #4 #5 cylinders as these were the cylinders which had displayed lower compression than the other three cylinders. Since my workshop manual suggests using new fuel injector nozzle plates when replacing fuel injectors, I obtained these as well from Rusty. Upon taking out the old fuel injectors and retrieving the old fuel injector nozzle plates using a magnet, the darn things flipped on edge so I couldn't tell which side is supposed to be up/down. I took photos of both sides of the fuel injector nozzle plates and sent Rusty an Email and he responded with the correct installation orientation in time for me to get things back together before dinner. Kudos Rusty! I'm planning on starting and running the car tomorrow AM to see if the fuel injector replacement has solved the smoking upon cold startup . . . I'll let ya' know. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Lubro Moly Valve Clean
Since I can't believe no dieseler on this list hasn't tried this stuff in their diesel, I thought maybe I'd attempt to post this query again assuming that it may have been overlooked. Has anyone on the list used Lubro Moly Valve Clean in their W123 diesel? Before replacing the injectors in #4 5 cylinders, as these were the ones which showed low compression in a compression test which was an attempt to get to the cause of the serious smoking upon cold startup of my '85 300TD, I thought I might try this stuff first. TIA G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Lubro Moly Valve Clean
2nd attempt at posting this: Has anyone on the list used Lubro Moly Valve Clean in their W123 diesel? Before replacing the injectors in #4 5 cylinders, as these were the ones which showed low compression in the compression test which was an attempt to get to the cause of the serious smoking upon cold startup, I thought I might try this stuff. TIA G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] USB turn tables
Re: convenience That's what the world of digits is all about. Good analog vinyl still beats digits with tube amplification. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Spam from trainpain2...@yahoo.com
Although I haven't received spam from this bozo yet, I occasionally get spam which I've attributed to the bozos out there who mine different lists and, since I'm only subscribed to this list, I have to assume this is where they've obtained my Email address. Odd thing, they all seem to be coming from @yahoo.com but one can only block individual accounts. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] '85 300TD rough idle and serious smoking upon cold startup
I've posted a query about this previously but didn't obtain much to look for regarding my '85 300TD rough idle and serious smoking (white) upon cold startup. After ~ 2 min. warmup, the idle smooths out and the smoking ceases. Note: the car does not burn any oil, nor does it lose any coolant and the glow plugs and circuit are all OK. I took the car to a M-B indy in town and they suggested possibly low compression, so I had them do a compression check on a cold engine and they obtained the following compression check numbers: #1 Cyl. 430 psi #2 “445 “ #3 “430 “ #4 “320 “ #5 “320 “ This shop said the M-B spec for the maximum pressure deviation between cylinders should be no more than 43.51 psi and they question either sticking oil rings in #4 #5 or misadjusted valves. Since I do my own valve adjustments on both my '84 300D and my '85 300TD, I'm convinced the last valve adjustment (1000 mi. ago) is OK and the rough idle and serious smoking issue was present when my brother owned the car, but it's easy enough to check the valve clearances which I plan on doing tomorrow. Also note, for those who may not remember, at the suggestion of possibly the best M-B mechanic in the Pbgh. area, I replaced the valve stem seals on the 300TD in summer 2011. Any suggestions? G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '85 300TD rough idle and serious smoking upon coldstartup
Apparently many on the list don't fully read posts . . . the glow plugs and circuit are all OK. They all measure 0.5 0.6 ohm using my Fluke 83V VOM. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] heat all the time
Andrew, I have to agree with JC, but you may have to look at the neoprene bellows of the monovalve insert with a magnifier as sometimes a pinhole or two, which may not be visible to the unaided eye, may cause this as well. Good luck. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 6J x 14 H 2 W123 alloy wheel
Does anyone on the list have an extra 6J x 14 H 2 W123 alloy wheel which they'd be willing to part with? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] heat all the time
Yes, replace the monovalve insert. My brother had this problem with a brand new one a couple years ago as it wouldn't activate and apparently was stuck internally. Good luck. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash
I've done two W123 dash caps and have been happy with 'em. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Overall pix.JPG Type: image/pjpeg Size: 114552 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20120129/899112ff/attachment.bin ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash
Since there had been so many posts regarding this topic, I sent a JPEG pix the other day of the dash pad installation in my '84 300D but, the last time I sent a pix, it took Kaleb greater than a week to approve it and it was finally posted. So, for those who want to know what the Coverlay type dash cover/pad looks like in a W123, you'll just have to wait. By the way, the color match isn't perfect but my opinion is that it sure looks better than the cracked dash. Since I had owned a '76 450SL with Bamboo MB-Tex, and I now have an '84 300D and an '85 300TD both with blue MB-Tex, and my brother has an '85 300D with the black vinyl on top of the dash and, from this limited sampling, the blue MB-Tex dash has cracked more than the Bamboo MB-Tex in the SL, and the black cover on my brother's '85 300D has yet to crack. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Detailing interior
I agree w/RK's suggestion, unless you care for the greasy kid stuff (i.e., Armorall): http://www.303products.com/ G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] a bit nervous working around things that can go bang in my face
Unless they've changed the exothermic chemistry used for automobile airbags since Jimmy Carter's day, ask your local chemist about his/her opinion of the stability of metallic azides. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - film cameras
I believe one of the traits for those of us with old M-B diesels is cheap genes, as I still have my Nikon F T which I purchased in '68 for $210 w/ the Nikkor F1.4 50mm lens along with a more recent Nikon FTN both of which I don't use as much as I used to but still do shoot film occasionally. Note: the early F probably has had ~1K rolls through it and the only repair, at Bernie's in Pbgh., in all these years was to the meter head. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz SL Returns to Its Lightweight Roots
'bout time they developed a pleasing design as the SL had become rather ugly in recent years . . . just an opinion. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] '84 300D CC Hi fan speed
1. After the CC stopped working abruptly in my '84 300D (Note: laquer stripped and resoldered 12/10/08 and had been working fine since then) during a trip north over the holidays, I got around to installing this CC in my '85 300TD and it didn't work there, but the one in the TD (Note: laquer stripped and resoldered 10/19/10) is working fine. I guess I'm gonna' try resoldering the pc board in the CC amp from the '84 300D to see if this resolves this issue. It has been suggested that either the CC vacuum actuator or the speed sensor may be the culprit, but my trial/error testing thus far seems to indict the CC amp. 2. The Hi fan speed (top button on the PBU) in my '84 300D hasn't been operating at a high speed for quite some time. I'd hazard a guess that the Hi speed is possibly equivalent to the 3rd fan speed as it's noticably slower than where it used to operate and slower than the Hi fan speed in my '85 300TD. I measured the blower resistors resistances and both the '84 300D '85 300TD are the same. I also switched the blower speed regulator (1147 328026, 000 822 1103; the black plastic box up behind the glove box) from the '84 300D to the '85 300TD and vice versa, and I still get a slow Hi fan speed in the '84 300D whereas the '85 300TD Hi fan speed operates normally. Any ideas? TIA G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] bundt style wheels
I've got an '84 300D an '85 300TD, both with the bundt style forged alloy wheels (6J x 14 H2) and am looking into locating wheels at a recycler in order to install a full set of snow tires. The local yard appears to have an SD (W126) and the closest I can tell from the books I have is that these wheels would be of the 6 1/2 x 14 H2 variety and my question may be rather obvious but I'll ask it anyway - are the 6 1/2 x 14 H2 wheels compatible with my W123 cars and 195 70/14 tires? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] winter tire recommendation for '84 300D
Due to a recent harrowing trip thru snowy WV, I'm considering purchasing a full set of winter tires and recycler rims for my '84 300D. Any recommendations? I've found that the Bridgestone Blizzaks are no longer made in 195/70-14 size. TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Happy New Year all
To all those who may agree with Ed McMahon and stay home on New Year's Eve as the roads will be full of non-professional drinkers, enjoy your evening, Happy New Year. G. M. Brown temporarily in Pbgh. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] '84 300D CC stopped working abruptly
Guys, I checked the brake lights and they're working fine, so I guess the next thing to check is the speed sensor on the back of the instrument cluster. Can someone inform me as to how to check this? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] '84 300D CC stopped working abruptly
While travelling to PA on Wed. my '84 300D CC stopped working abruptly when I stopped at a toll booth in WV. I've repaired three of these electronic modules in the past via laquer stripping and resoldering the CC PC board as not all the CC functions stopped working. In this case, non of the CC functions work and all the fuses seem to be OK. Any suggestion(s)? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Fw:
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[MBZ] Fwd:
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[MBZ] '84 300D fan speed
I wonder if anyone on the list has experienced something similar and might be able to suggest a cure. The fan speeds, as governed by the upper(6th speed) and lower(1st speed) have for about the last year or so been providing what feels like possibly the 3rd speed(upper push button) and 1st speed(lower push button). Also, the fan speed when the defrost push button is depressed in my '84 300D is similar to that obtained when the upper push button is depressed. Note: This oddity does not appear to be related to the ACC PBU, as the ACC PBU from my '85 300TD, which operates fine in the TD, provides the same low fan speed operation when installed in my '84 300D. TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] mercedes diesel wagon - $1400 (arlington)
From the bumpers, it looks like a Euro; I believe all '84 '85 TDs imported to the USA were turbocharged. Also from the lousy interior photo, it may not have the dreaded PBU ACC. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 Tire Size
The tires I've put on both my '84 300D '85 300TD recently are Kumho Solus KR21 P195/70 14. In my opinion, a better tire than the Michelin MXV4 which I've used for numerous years. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Escort radar detector mount
I recently saw an ad for a nice sturdy mount for my Escort radar detector in the back of Autoweek magazine, contacted the company as their website (http://www.blendmount.com/escort.html ) indicated that it was incompatible with M-Bs, and I've found that it (BlendMount BBE-2000) does indeed fit the interior rearview mirror shaft in my '84 300D. Since the last time I posted a pix to the list, it took about a week for it to appear, if anyone is interested I've got JPEGs I can send individually. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W116 electrical gremlins
Re: lined the light chamber and the light pipes with aluminum foil, now it gets adequately bright I did the same in both my '84 300D '85 300TD and it makes a world of difference. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Happy Thanksgiving dieselers
Happy Thanksgiving folks, don't eat too much, and don't forget what the day is supposed to be about . . . and it's NOT football. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] questions for the list folks
Two questions: 1. Looked at M-B today: 2001 silver/grey , E320, 46K miles, always garaged, asking $8500. 2. If this has the appropriate magnetism, price to advertise '85 300D, 130K? What do the list folks think? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] viola, max heat at all temp settings resolved
Some of you may remember that I have been having ACC/heat issues in my '84 300D for the last 2-3 years. The problem was that I would get max heat at all of the ACC PBU temperature wheel settings. I had previously switched out the monovalve inserts, the ACC Push Button Units, and the ACC Temperature Coltrollers (the electronic module up behind the glove box) individually from my brother's '85 300TD to the 300D when I was at his place last year and that didn't seem to change the odd behavior in the 300D. The only thing I can think of is that I may not have allowed the car to warm up sufficiently enough and/or didn't allow enough time for things to equilibrate. I then resoldered the PC boards in both the ACC Push Button Unit, and the ACC Temperature Coltroller from the 300D and this didn't help. Since purchasing my brother's 300TD, I switched out the monovalve inserts, the ACC Push Button Units, and the ACC Temperature Coltrollers individually again from the '85 300TD to the 300D and found that the ACC Temperature Coltroller from the 300D was apparently the culprit. Since I spent so much time messin' around with the PC board of the ACC Temperature Controller from the 300D, a component or two on the board must've gone south, so I purchased a used ACC Temperature Coltroller and viola the heat is now controllable with the ACC PBU temperature wheel settings. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] good adhesive for hood insulation
Hood pad installed on '85 300TD. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: New hood pad 101610.jpg Type: image/pjpeg Size: 1413679 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20111024/c45ebc64/attachment.bin ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Solatube?
Dan, Yes, I had two of 'em installed about three years ago, one in the kitchen and one in the master bath area as there was very little natural light entering these areas. During the daytime with a clear sunny day, one needn't turn on a light in either of these areas now. Good luck. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] good adhesive for hood insulation
From an old post I saved from M. Booth: Put mine on with 3M 'Super Trim Adhesive' Part Number 051135-08090 I've done both my '84 300D and '85 300TD with this stuff which is available at NAPA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Citric H+
For what this is worth, this may be a convenient source of citric acid for your coolant system cleaning/flushing: http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1366801kw=citric+acidorigkw=citric+acidsearchId=53106054424 G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] MB's US CEO canned
I got a kick out of the statement He was well-liked by dealers who he persuaded to invest more than US$1bn in recent years to upgrade their showrooms relating to the dismissal of Ernst Lieb as CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA as dealers were informed in the mid-late '90s to upgrade their showrooms or lose their dealership. Wetzel MB in Pbgh. at the time told 'em to go pound sand. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] block heater
I've looked thru all my workshop manuals for my '84 300D but can't seem to locate any info. on the block heater. Does anyone know if the block heater is thermostatically controlled? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] monovalve captive nut
While replacing all the heater hoses on my '84 300D I dropped one of the captive nuts which normally resides underneath the bracket for the monovalve on/near the firewall and am hoping someone on the list may have a spare they are willing to part with. TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] glow plugs - live learn
I had an experience yesterday where my '84 300D would not start and the dash glow plug lite would not lite and, since the glow plug fuse is fine, I checked the resistance (Fluke VOM) of the Bosch glow plugs which I installed in '06. I found two of the plugs (#3 4) had infinite resistance so I installed a couple of the original Behr glow plugs pulled in '06 and still reading good. I've since ordered a set of Behr glow plugs from Rusty. Is this a common occurance where the Behr glow plugs have substantially greater longevity than the Bosch glow plugs? Note: I purchased this car in '96 from the estate of the original purchaser and, since the M-B dealer from where it was originally purchased was closing its doors, I obtained all the service records for this car and found no glow plug replacements. TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] glow plugs - live learn
Yeah, the original glow plugs that were in my '84 300D were Beru not Behr. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] aftermarket window seals
I can't speak to the quality of the aftermarket rear window seal which Rusty has but I can relate an episode which the Safelite folks had with an aftermarket front windshield seal for my '84 300D last year, as it took them a couple hours and a lot of sweat before they realized that it couldn't possibly fit. I obtained M-B front windshield seal and they installed the new windshield with this seal in 10-15'. Good luck. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] blue under dash kick panel dash plastic screw cover
Would anyone on the list happen to have a blue under dash kick panel dash plastic screw cover. I don't really know what to call these things; they're the little plastic clips/plugs/covers which cover the screws connecting the under dash kick panels to the dash. Pix attached. Thanx. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: kick panel dash screw cover.jpg Type: image/pjpeg Size: 40265 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110826/5a796eb5/attachment.bin ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] replaced tie rod assemblies today
At Rusty's suggestion, I purchased tie rod assemblies rather than just tie rod ends from him recently and, as per his suggestion, this made the job relatively easy on my '84 300D. Thanx Rusty. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Classic center is snobbish?
I disagree; I've dealt with a fellow from the MB Classic Center on two different occasions and have had good experiences both times. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] on-line EPC
I wasn't aware there was an on-line EPC. Anyone got a link to an on-line EPC for a W123? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] July 4, 2011
HAPPY 4TH ALL. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] pressure washers
What do you guys know about pressure washers? What to look for? What to avoid, besides Sears? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] AC Freeze 12
Since I had my '84 300D converted to R134a many moons ago when there was indication that R12 would no longer be available, the AC in this car has never been really good on hot days even when the R134a has been topped up. The '85 300TD I purchased from my brother this past year had never been converted from R12 and hadn't had a recharge in many years, so I had a Freeze 12 charge with fresh oil added. Since the Freeze 12 in the 300TD seems to cool things down a lot better than the R134a in the 300D (Note: returning from a visit about 15-18 mi. during an afternoon when the outside temp. was ~86-88F and humid, I ended up turning the temp. wheel off MIN and the fan setting to low; it reminded me of a GM car) I'm considering switching from the R134a to Freeze 12 in the 300D after I do some troubleshooting/comparing of the performance of the ACC system as per J. Cathey's troubleshooting guide. The ACC system in my 300D does not have air blowing through the center dash vents when the AC is on and I get maximum heat no matter where the temperature wheel is set, whereas the ACC system in the 300TD seems to operate fine so I hope I get some clue as to the cause of the maladies with the ACC in the 300D. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] anyone BTDT
After replacing the original neutral safety switch in my '84 300D, I thought I'd open up the original one and see if there was something obvious I could do to repair it and keep it as a spare. Anyone BTDT? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: inside original 300D NSS sm 051211.jpg Type: image/pjpeg Size: 206158 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110512/b03ffc8e/attachment.bin ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] anybody on the list have one of these available?
Does anybody on the list have one of these whit plastic plug/sockets available? It's like the ones which plug into the 1st (glow plug indicator - blue w/white stripe wire) socket/hole and 3rd (seat belt warning indicator - black w/green stripe wire) socket/hole on the bottom left rear (pix) of the instrument cluster of my '85 300TD. TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] FW: anybody on the list have one of these available?
I blew it and hit the GO button before attaching the photos so you'll know what I'm talking about here . . . sorry G. M. Brown Brevard, NC From: g_010...@hotmail.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: anybody on the list have one of these available? Date: Mon, 9 May 2011 13:17:31 -0400 Does anybody on the list have one of these white plastic plug/sockets available? It's like the ones which plug into the 1st (glow plug indicator - blue w/white stripe wire) socket/hole and 3rd (seat belt warning indicator - black w/green stripe wire) socket/hole on the bottom left rear (pix) of the instrument cluster of my '85 300TD. TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Seat belt warning bulb_socket sm 050611.jpg Type: image/pjpeg Size: 498464 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110509/8f733cb0/attachment.bin -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: instrument cluster rear sm.jpg Type: image/pjpeg Size: 514031 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110509/8f733cb0/attachment-0001.bin ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CC surging when turn signals activated
Since a couple of ya' suggested that the surging CC in my '85 300TD is possibly due to a bad ground, I checked the continuity of the brown ground wire in the wiring harness which goes to the CC and also checked continuity to the pertinent soldered pin on the CC PC board and continuity looks good. Any other clues/hints as to where/what to look for regarding the surging CC when ever the turn signals are activated? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 300TD PC board sm 050211.jpg Type: image/pjpeg Size: 179908 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110502/d17234a1/attachment.bin ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] CC surging when turn signals activated
After obtaining a '85 300TD from my brother last fall and the CC wasn't working, I opened it up, resoldered the PC board, and got it working but hadn't taken any trips until last week to notice this oddity. The darn thin surges when the turn signals are in operation. Anybody got a clue? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] so much for installing new NSS
I was finally able to install a new neutral safety switch in my '84 300D as the original one got to a point where it would not start in P . . . only in N. After installing the new NSS, the bloody thing now will not start in either P or N. What's up? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] How to unplug NSS
Guys, I finally located the neutral safety switch on my '84 300D. Now, how do I unplug the bloody thing? I've tried prying it with a couple screwdrivers to no avail. TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Neutral Safety Switch orig 041611.jpg Type: image/pjpeg Size: 922660 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110416/ff78a580/attachment.bin ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 2007 Mercedes Benz E320 CDI Bluetec
Guys, I believe most of us on the list are into MBs which are older than this but, since a fellow tennis player is under the mistaken opinion that I can afford this, I thought I'd pass it on: IWANNA Ad 2007 Mercedes Benz E320 CDI Bluetech, Diesel, 33,361 miles, black, grey leather, navigation, sunroof, everything power, new tires, very clean, warrantied, 24700 dollars. 8282500373 tel. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Can't see the forest for the trees . . .
I got this neutral safety switch recently from Rusty for my '84 300D and I don't see anything underneath that looks like this on/near the driver's side of the transmission. Can someone help here? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Neutral Safety Switch from Rusty sm.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 430337 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110408/cfd4027e/attachment.jpg -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: NSS location sm.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 640740 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110408/cfd4027e/attachment-0001.jpg ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Biobor JF directions
I got some Biobor JF to treat the fuel in my '84 300D but there are no dilution directions on the bottle. Anybody know? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] belts installation oddity
I recently installed new fan/drive belts on my '85 300TD '84 300D and, other than the belt for the AC compressor being rather difficult to get on the pulleys, I noticed somewhat of an oddity with the two belts which go to the alternator and H2O pump in that they were slightly different lengths as there's ~ 3/4-1 play in the one belt whereas the other is hardly compressable with the index finger. The same observation on both cars and, since this was really not a fun job, I am not thinking of changing them to mix/match the lengths of these belts. I'm hoping that the tighter belt may stretch some and perhaps be a better match in tautness with its mate. Anyone else come across this? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] belts installation oddity
1. Yes, the belts (Continental) were ordered from Rusty. 2. They were ordered and dinstalled at different times. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] neutral safety switch location
While changing oil in my '84 300D, I took a quick look under the car but didn't see where the neutral safety switch is located . . . it certainly isn't obvious. Anybody know? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] TD still smoking considerably after valve stem sealsreplacement
Re: Bad turbo seals? If you're referring to the input seals (http://www.dieselgiant.com/mercedesintakeseal_ringreplac.htm ), these were recently replaced. Also, the smoke is slightly bluish-white and is only excessive upon cold startup and disappears after 5-10 min. warmup. No oil consumption to speak of between oil changes (3K mi.) and no coolant consumption. Is there a specific procedure regarding adjusting the injection pump? If so, who can provide? Thanx. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] TD still smoking considerably after valve stem seals replacement
After finally getting everything put back together, my '85 300TD is still smoking considerably after replacing the valve stem seals. Although it may be slightly less than before the valve stem seals replacement job, the smoking is excessive and much worse than my '85 300D. Any clues? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] installing belts on '85 300TD
After finishing the valve stem seals replacement on my '85 300TD, I noticed some considerable cracking on the interior of the fan/drive belts and decided to replace 'em . . . stupid move, as there must be some magic behind being able to move the AC compressor enough to remove this drive belt. Anyone BTDT? TIA. G. . Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Spare Tire
The normal degradation in tires due to wear, road hazards, etc. are visual but damage from sunlight (UV) can cause C=C double bond breakage and deterioration and visible cracking of polymers and this along with heat may cause off-gasing of internal lubricant (e.g., phthalates in vinyl dashes) accelerating this process. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] (no subject)
Amost done, all I've gotta' do now is adjust the #3-5 cylinder's valves and put things back together and hopefully this may solve the excess smoking upon cold startup on my '85 300TD. A couple things which may be of interest to others: 1. Trimming 1/8 3/16 inch from the bottom of the plastic sleeves used over the tops/threaded portion of the valve stem when installing new valve stem seals to prevent damaging the new valve stem seals will allow enough room between the top of the valve stem and the cam so these sleeves don't get crinkled and useless on a single use. 2. I recorded the position of each cma lobe when each cylinder was at TDC: #1 piston/cylinder @ TDC: exhaust valve cam lobe @ 3 O’clock position intake valve cam lobe @ 11 O’clock position Note: aligning marks on cam and rocker arm tower, crank position mark = 0 is the easiest way to get #1 piston/cylinder @ TDC #2 piston/cylinder @ TDC: exhaust valve cam lobe @ 11 O’clock position intake valve cam lobe @ 3 O’clock position #3 piston/cylinder @ TDC: exhaust valve cam lobe @ 3 O’clock position intake valve cam lobe @ 11 O’clock position #4 piston/cylinder @ TDC: exhaust valve cam lobe @ 11 O’clock position intake valve cam lobe @ 3 O’clock position #5 piston/cylinder @ TDC: exhaust valve cam lobe @ 9 O’clock position intake valve cam lobe @ 5 O’clock position G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] replacing valve stem seals in '85 300TD
For those of you who may have done this job before, the MB workshop engine manual indicates in step 1 of job 05-270 to Remove rocker arms with rocker arm brackets (05-235). Other than what I consider to be the nightmare scenario of disconnecting the cam, tying down the timing chain to the sprocket, etc., I don't see an easy way to remove the rocker arms and brackets. Any clues other than the nightmare scenario? Also, do the rocker arm brackets just sit on top of the block or are there studs on the bottom of the rocker arm brackets which extend/lock into the head? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: removing rocker arms brackets Q 031411.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 1141291 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110314/26de7a20/attachment.jpg ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Windshield
I had the windshield replaced in my '84 300D last year by Safelight and they tried using a generic windshield seal for which they wasted most of a day trying to make things fit. I obtained the proper W123 gasket from the local highly regarded indy (Euro-Spec) and then the windshield and seal were fitted in no time. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] valve stem seals replacement
I'm still pondering whether or not I should attempt replacing the valve stem seals on my '85 300TD and, for anyone who is familiar with this job, is the assembly mandrel for valve stem seals tool (617 589 00 43 00) necessary or can the seals be installed without using this special tool? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] W123 valve stem seals replacement
For anyone on the list who has experience replacing W123 valve stem seals, I obtained a new set of these and before I tear into things I need to ask what the purple spiral striped plastic tubular thingies are for as the procedure (05-270) from the W123 engine workshop manual doesn't mention these. TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Valve stem seals 030311.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 750495 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110303/91080f35/attachment.jpg ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] and I thought this was gonna' be easy
Got a shipment yesterday of misc. stuff and decided to replace the intake seal rings on both my '84 300D '85 300TD. As it turned out, this required most of the afternoon as even though I used a hair dryer to heat it up the seal ring for the intake to the air cleaner was a real BEAR. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I buy a 99 E430
Kaleb, Maybe you shoulda' bought a lottery ticket on your way home . . . G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300TD in FL - I could just b*rf
Agreed, the asking price is too high for this vehicle especially considering the 300K mileage. I like the exterior color as it's the same as my '84 300D, and I recently acquired an '85 300TD from my brother w/ 178K on the odo, but the manual heat/AC controls would be great as I'm not a big fan of the dreaded PBU, etc. as I've been living with maximum heat output no matter where the temp thumbwheel of the PBU is set in my '84 300D for the past 2-3 years and the J. Cathey diagnostic procedure hasn't helped. And, weren't all the '85 300TDs turbodiesels? G. M. Brown Brevard, NC -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 300D 300TD 111210.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 1715823 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110211/3a3d50b8/attachment.jpg ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Speed Traps in VA
It seems like not much has changed as I can remember speed traps in the Rappahannock, VA area in the '60s prior to the completion of I95 which were after military folks traveling north/south on weekends and, since I moved to western NC and have made numerous trips to/from Pbgh., I've found there are speed traps on I81 near Abingdon, VA. Whenever I've traveled this route, I tend to see multiple VA state police vehicles . . . so be careful out there. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Inside Ralph Lauren's car collection
At the '95 Meadowbrook Concours d'Elegance Paul Russell's foreman informed us that RL keeps all his cars licensed and drives each one occasionally. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Inside Ralph Lauren's car collection
I don't know if this will go through or not, but here's a pix of Ralph Lauren's Count Trossi SSK when Paul Russell brought it to the Meadowbrook Concours d'Elegance in 1995. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: TrossiSSKaMB.tif Type: image/tiff Size: 2713636 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110121/3567d08b/attachment.tif ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Becker Grand Prix presets '84 300D
What am I doin' wrong? As per the instructions in the owner's manual, I pushed a particular preset (e.g. F4) and cleared this preset by hitting the * button which cleared the window. I then pushed F9, F1, F9 (e.g. 91.9FM) and this particuler station is displayed, but the radio reverts to the original station which was on preset F4 prior to hitting the * button when I change to another preset and switch back to F4. TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] W123 TDC
Can someone provide a quick/dirty description of how to find/set TDC in a W123
('85 300TD)?
TIA.
G. M. Brown
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[MBZ] I'm outa' here for awhile - Merry Christmas to all
I'm outa' here for awhile - Merry Christmas Happy New Year to all. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] I am not the only one who would be sad to see you go
Jaime, I've been on the list since Richard Sexton ran it and I also would like to see your knowledge base continue to enlighten our list. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] ain't our old MBs great
Forwarded from a friend: How to Lock Your Car and Why I locked my car. As I walked away I heard my car door unlock. I went back and locked my car again three times. Each time, as soon as I started to walk away, I would hear it unlock again!! Naturally alarmed, I looked around and there were two guys sitting in a car in the fire lane next to the store. They were obviously watching me intently, and there was no doubt they were somehow involved in this very weird situation. I quickly chucked the errand I was on, jumped in my car and sped away. I went straight to the police station, told them what had happened, and found out I was part of a new, and very successful, scheme being used to gain entry into cars. Two weeks later, my friend's son had a similar happening While traveling, my friend's son stopped at a roadside rest to use the bathroom. When he came out to his car less than 4-5 minutes later, someone had gotten into his car and stolen his cell phone, laptop computer, GPS navigator, briefcase.you name it. He called the police and since there were no signs of his car being broken into, the police told him he had been a victim of the latest robbery tactic -- there is a device that robbers are using now to clone your security code when you lock your doors on your car using your key-chain locking device.. They sit a distance away and watch for their next victim. They know you are going inside of the store, restaurant, or bathroom and that they now have a few minutes to steal and run. The police officer said to manually lock your car door-by hitting the lock button inside the car -- that way if there is someone sitting in a parking lot watching for their next victim, it will not be you. When you hit the lock button on your car upon exiting, it does not send the security code, but if you walk away and use the door lock on your key chain, it sends the code through the airwaves where it can be instantly stolen. This is very real. Be wisely aware of what you just read and please pass this note on. Look how many times we all lock our doors with our remote just to be sure we remembered to lock them -- and bingo, someone has our code...and whatever was in our car. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] The W123 of vacuum cleaners
Just a word (or two) about central vacs. I installed a Sears central vac in a two story colonial back in the 80s . . . don't want to relive this even as a nightmare. My SO at the time had invited a Kirby salesman to the house for a free demo and rug cleaning. Since he had a clear plexiglas substitute intake housing for the Kirby, one could easily see the performance. He had distributed some sand like material on the fairly deep pile rug and I used the newly installed central vac to vacuum this stuff to my satisfaction that I thought I had gotten all of it. Surprise, surprise, the Kirby managed to vacuum up more of the sandy stuff after I had given up with the central vac. Final note: she got the house and I got the central vac which is still operating great. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] $3.99 Mobil One
I stopped by the local Advance Auto Parts store a little while ago and was told that the Mobil 1 5W-40 synthetic diesel oil is not on sale. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] $3.99 Mobil One, addendum
Guys, I recently purchased an '85 300TD from my brother and this car had been previously diagnosed with valve stem seals which need replacing as there's considerable oil smoke after startup from cold but disappears after ~ 5 min. of running. Since I seem to recall the honorable Dr. Booth indicating that synthetic oils tend to swell seals more than conventional/dino oils, I thought I'd try synthetic oil in the TD for a couple oils changes to see if this improves things before I seriously consider trying to replace the valve stem seals. Since I've only got a few hundred miles on the first synthetic oil change in the TD and the offer at Advance would be just too good to pass up, I thought I'd purchase some of the Mobil 1 5W-40 diesel truck oil ahead of time for the next oil change but the Advance Auto Parts store employee indicated that this oil is not on sale and I tried the purchase on the Net approach, where someone has indicated that the discount would show up in the cart electronically . . . Note: this does not occur. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] how to correctly remove the windshield washer squirters
Due to a hood repaint of my '85 300TD by a previous owner with incompatible paint I'm considering removing the hood, stripping to bare metal, sanding, priming , and taking the hood to a local paint guy who has agreed to paint it for for me. Can anyone on the list direct me as to how to correctly remove the windshield washer squirters in the hood? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] white plastic piece into which the in dash temp sensor mounts ('85 300TD)
Does anyone on the list have an extra white plastic piece which is under the dash and into which the in dash temp sensor mounts and the hose connecting off to the right. I'm only interested in this white plastic piece. TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] valve stem seals on 617
Has anyone on the list replaced valve stem seals on a 617 ('85 300TD)? How
difficult a job is this?
TIA.
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[MBZ] another success
I had similar success some years back when I stripped the lacquer from and resoldered the CC PCB in my '84 300D as it's been working fine ever since and, now that I recently acquired an '85 300TD with a spastic CC, I've done the same with this one and tested it the other day and all functions are working fine . . . a far cry from the unusual performance of the resoldered (3X) ACC PB unit in my '84 300D, as it's still maximum heat no matter the setting of the temp wheel. I may go to a local junkyard which I've found has a few MBs and see what they want for an ACC PB and temp. controller unit. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Stereo lite on Becker Grand prix radio in '85 TD
In case this has happened to anyone previously and you can suggest what to look for, the Stereo lite on the Becker Grand Prix radio in my '85 TD stays on after I turn the engine off and pull the ignition key out. I've tried turning the radio off 1st before turning the engine off and pulling the ignition key out, but this doesn't seem to help. If I wait ~ 5 min. and insert the ignition key to the ON position after the radio has been turned off prior to shutting off the engine and pulling the ignition key, the Stereo lite will go out. Any help out there? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] LF RR electric windows in '85 TD
I deserve 5 demerits! Since a couple listers seemed determined that the LF/RR window inoperation may be due to a fuse problem. I took another look and this time actually read the fuse diagram/layout correctly as fuse A is for the RF/LR and fuse B is for the LF/RR windows. Well, fuse A was quite corroded and when replaced all is fine . . . I know, I know, don't rub it in too much. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] where the tach is attached to the transmission
Can someone direct me to where the tach is attached to the transmission on an '85 300TD? My left front and right rear windows are inoperative and I suspect the ice cube sized relay behind the instrument cluster but the instrument cluster won't move far enough to allow my hand to enter. TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] LF RR electric windows in '85 TD
While taking the door upholstery apart on my newly acquired '85 300TD in order to use rust converter and undercoating/rustproofing on the interior of the doors, I started with the LF door the other day and the electric windows for this door and the RR door stopped working after reassembly. I figured it may be the ice cube size window relay up behind the instrument cluster, as I had this problem with my '84 300D some years ago and unplugging and replugging this relay resolved the problem. But since there doesn't seem enough room to get my paws in behind the instrument cluster to disconnect the speedometer, oil pressure line, and electrical connector in order that I may remove the instrument cluster and deal with the window relay. I pulled the LF door upholstery back off today in order to check the electric window ground and voltage. Ground is good and, when I was measuring the voltage across the terminal block on the door the electric window motor was making some faint noises as if it was trying to operate. I thought that to be odd, disconnected my voltmeter and operated the LF electric window switch and the bloody window operated. I checked the RR window and it operated as well. I reassembled the LF door upholstery and you guessed it, the LF and RR windows are inoperative again. Clue(s)? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] LF RR electric windows in '85 TD
I just changed the fuse in the #12 position (electric windows) and jiggled the wire bundle/harness in the neoprene bellows which goes through the LF door and neither produced success when the electric window rocker was depressed. A detail I hadn't mentioned - the RF LR electric windows operate fine. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] no cranking sometimes in P ('84 300D)
Re: If the shifter is sloppy, the plastic bushings at each end of the rod from the shifter to the trans need to be replaced first. The shifter is not sloppy and when I've jiggled the shifter when the car won't start in P, no success but, since I've got numerous things which I want to address with my TD will keep me outa' trouble for awhile and the D will start in N, I'll wait to deal with this issue. Thanx all. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] no cranking sometimes in P ('84 300D)
No cranking sometimes in P, but shifting to N the engine cranks (Note: this is intermittent as sometimes it does this and sometimes it's fine). Location of this switch? I've been told that one can adjust/clean this switch to possibly correct this problem. TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] anyone have a clue
I've been experiencing no starting in my '84 300D for the past few days when in Park and the glow plug light has turned off but the car will start immediately when shifted into Neutral and the ignition key turned to the start position. Note, this is somewhat intermittent as it doesn't seem to do this every time. TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
