I have around a $1,000 worth of new and used123 chassis and 240D and 300D
non turbo parts. Listed on ebay twice no reserve starting at $25. Nobody
bid.
Contact me if you want them. Contact me at my email directly for details.
You pick up in Bellefonte PA, 16823 I will help you load in your
Thought to MB diesel group might need the following. Thinning the herd
Have the following parts for sale most for MB 123 chassis, pre turbo 1977
300D or 1977-1980 240D to be sold as a lot
First $100 gets iwhole lot. You pick up Bellefonte PA.
Regards Tom Scordato
1979 240D 130K miles
Engine problems thought it was a blown gasket, pulled had it looked at still
over heats and getting pressure build up in the coolong.
Car has 130K on it. Well maintained. Tranny is fine No rust structrually
and very very little rust on surface. Interior is exceptional. Engine swap
or could
As a service to the group a gentlemen in State College has a 1980 MB for
sale, 617.9 non turbo around 100K miles. All records Always kept in a heated
garage, almost show room condition. No rustNever driven in the winter,
leather interior all original I have been asking him for years to sell
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2007 about 4:00 AM Eastbound on Route 80 somewhere between
Bloomsburg and Milton, Saw a car carrier pulling a mid 1960 MB 110 Chassis
I think. About a mile down the road passed a 1983 or so 123 chassis 300D
chugging along too. Thought it was neat to see them so close. The
We should name this listing after Marshall
Tom Scordato
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From: Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 11:57 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Marshall
Whoever is in charge of the archives should scour
Pep boys sells it every two or three years at most. Depends on mileage you
travel too/Tom
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From: David Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 1:33 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Zerex G-05
Dear all,
This
No heat shield is required and Rusty's standard on is fine. Carefull gluing
on use ample 3m spray glue
Tom 1979 240D
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From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 1:07 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Hood Pads
Did you replace it with one that has a stamped steel impeller?
Please let me know what impellar to use? I bought it years ago for a 1977
300D, the box was a Myle I recall
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From: Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent:
Dwight, thanks for the come back.
No oil in coolant, not coolant in oil. Was showing no signs of over heating
or no signs of creeping up temp the last few 1000 or more miles. Car was
running great. I have not run it except idle until hot. since this happened
but when I do I get white smoke
Water was boiling over lost maybe a 1/2 pint. White smoke on start up and
idle now (never smoked before) rough idle. Sensor is less than 5000 miles
old.
It is over heating but will try IR on it, Tom
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Cc: [EMAIL
car has 132,000 miles. Have what appears to be a blown head gasket. Trying
to locate cause for over heating and the root of the problem.
Question, how does one know water pump is working right. or at all by
looking? No strange sounds of broken impellars
Belts are tight and turn.
Pumrp was
1979 240D, automatic. Good rain came and windows were open, lot of water
came in. Alot on dash board area. Now when I glow plug and start car get a
buzzer sound which stays on when the car is running and seams to be coming
from the emergancy hazzard light area. When I activate the hazzard
Larry my starter did that before it went bad. The coil would stay on while
I drove and mad a fan like noise. Could be starter?/Tom
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From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2007 1:59 PM
Subject: [MBZ]
Thanks Dwight. Did it yesterday, removed file tube support bolt and and to
losen bango below on tranny file tube to. Lost about a qurt of ATF in the
process. Hard job but got er done. Am I getting too old for this?
thanks Tom Scordato
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From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Dwight hope all is well in the ocean state. 1979 240 D is my daily driver.
doing 35 to 45 K a year in her. Tom
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From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2007 8:47 AM
Subject: Re:
Dwight have a good front end guy check ball joints/Tom
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From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 4:56 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Another 240D front end noise post
My 79 240D has a grating/
Car is a automatic. Going to attempt to change starter. Did it on my 1977
300D 5 years ago. Questions
Looks like I do not have to remove the tranny fill dip stick tube?
Can I do the job from pull up ramps?
Any help would appreciate it.
Regards Tom Scordato, Bellefonte PA
Car is a 1979 240D with a York A/C compressor gon bad. Is there a kit /way
to rebuild these? Firing R-12 through the system and plan on keeping it R-12
Regards Tom Scordato
could you imagine waking up to her every morning?
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From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 12:19 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rosie
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
she is a sweat hog
I think you
sweat as in cleaning the pig pen on a 98 degree day
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From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 1:52 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rosie
Was tha a typo? Did you mean sweet hog?
On 4/26/07,
she is a sweat hog
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From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 6:50 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rosie
Why the [EMAIL PROTECTED] do you care what she thinks about anything? You guys watch
way
too
The MB stuff $23 per gallon
Zerox G05 around $12 per gallon advanved auto and Pep boys carry it
Regards Tom
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From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 3:28 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Approved Coolant
Anyone near the coast of Washington State who could look at a car in the
next few days?
Port Orchard, WA 98367, in Kitsap County. Twenty minutes north of the Tacoma
Narrows Bridge.
Please contact me via email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or by phone 814 353
1857, cell 814 251 2266. I will be on the
Kalep I noticed a few weeks back our Walmart in State College PA was
carrying the 15-50 m1 non extended again with th 15-50 extended also on
the shelf.
Wish they would make up their minds/Tom
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From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes Mailing List
. Most peoples' default mode is to mash the gas
Could that be why some only get 30K out of a tranny???
pedal every time they get the chance
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From: Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 1:07
Offer 2500 for it see what happens
Regards Tom
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From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 5:30 PM
Subject: [MBZ] 1982 240D - is it worth it?
My mechanic here has a 1982 240D with 220Kmi
don't know how driveable a 240D is on modern roads.
I do 35K a year on every interstate from Bangor Maine to Bellefonte Ohio to
Richmond VA. 1979 240D Auto, the roads are still made with the same
material they were 30 years ago.
Regards Tom
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From: Gary Hurst
Now that weather is getting better time to fix my window that went plop this
winter. Anyone ever do this repair. Heck I do not even know what is wrong
yet.
Window came off track, I think regulator goes up and down. Any thoughts
would be a help. Front passenger window.Thanks
Regards Tom
Jim very good / truthful wisdom below. When Caddy came out with a truck and
called it the escapade that was another
nail in coffin for the US auto market. In 30 years or less there will be no
more US car manufactures or Paper Mills for that matter.
As a country you need to make things and
1. My temperature gaugee (which is the combo fuel gauge, and lube oil
pressure gauge) is very speratic flipping around alot. I changed this whole
gauge unit out, same thing with the replacement,
Temp gauge bounces.
A) next step () change out sensor at engine. ??? I am going to try
Jim Cathey
Huge Huge help thanks Tom
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From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 9:17 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cooling System Technical Help 1979 240D
1. My temperature gaugee (which is the
I have to replace my ignition switch, seems fairly straight forward.via
steering section in the 123 MB manual.
Remove kick plate
Remove instrument panel cluster
pull wire pin from back of ignition switch/steer locking mechenism
Does the swtich need to be snaped out or is it held in with
Car is a 1979 240D
Symptons: A few days ago, went to start, got a click click sound, panel
lights went on for a second then went off when ingnition was put to full
right position. I then put to full left, off for a second and tried again
and got the normal responce and car started.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/04/automobiles/04SLUDGE.html?ex=1171256400en=8cc685238e761970ei=5070
Toyota just replaced the engine in my wifes 1999 Toyata Sienna. We bought
it in 2002 with 35K miles on it. Had 133,000 when they changed the engine
out.a month ago
All I ran was M1 synthetic
Thanks Marshall/Tom
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From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 2:00 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] M1 15k Oil
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The limit to consider is not the oil breaking down but
The limit to consider is not the oil breaking down but possibly the oil
filters ability to handle these extended runs. ie it fills up with stuff. I
go 6 to 7K on my 1979 240D used to go 10K but figured the filters may be
limited. This is with 15/50 Mobil 1. That is every other month the way
Dave said:
It doesn't surprise me. People once believed that we could never wipe
out the passenger pigeon, that we could never exhaust our supply of
old-growth timber, that we could never over-hunt whales, and that we
could dump anything we wanted into lakes, oceans, and rivers with no
I drove away once with the block heater, lube heater and battery heater all
plugged in Snap!!!
Regards Tom
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From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 2:21 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Block
A little sea story...Car is a 1979 240D, 112K miles...
Traveling on a sales call Jan 31 and Feb 1 2007 had a meeting in Boston
about 480 miles one way from my home. While in town (during the light
bright scare by the way) got lost. Went to roll down my driver passenger
window to ask
Check your propeller shaft intermediate bearing, rubber around bearing wears
and can make funny noise when coasting. Just changed mine out/Tom
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From: Chris Kueny [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007
Larry T you wisdom is true and priceless.
Regards Tom
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From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 5:36 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] beyond crack
Hi Tom,
Interesting story - evidently there are
Jim said
I've been using M1 5W20 for this. Are you sure it's the cable and
not the sleeve bearing in the head? That's usually the source of
any shrieking in my experience. Same fix, but requires application
in a little different location.
Jim please explain the exactly what the sleeve
If you are interested in a very good 1972 220D, call me
Car is a daily driver with 190K miles, only 45K on a MB engine rebuild.
Original owner/family Very little rust.
Recent mechancical inspection by independ MB shop Super nice well
maintained car. Located in Mobil AL area, non Katrina
Call
Curt Centre County PA, Population 140K or so, cost me around $12 a few
months back so comperable. Local MB wanted $22 per gallon for their fluid.
Regards Tom
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From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, January 20,
Car is a 1979 240d. Riding up to Connecticut from Pennsylvania today on
business noticed my brake ware indicator lights while I was driving after
about two hours slowly from dim to bright came on and stayed on. Was
driving through wet snow and salt soaked roads. Did the same thing on the
Anyone interested in an Automatic 220D 199K miles, only 48K on a Mercedes
rebuilt engine. Car is in very good shape. All service records, no major
rust one family since new. Email me at work only
[EMAIL PROTECTED] for all details (not going to answer any
questions in this forum please)
Bellefonte PA 01-17-06 as of 6:00 AM was 17 degrees F
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 12:13 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cold Weather
Good point-my 10F was in southern RI.
Dwight
andrew
Curt could you email that spread sheet to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED], love to use
it too if you do not mind
Regards Tom Scordato
1979 240D
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From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 5:29 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
Check or change the soft break lines, replace the front brake wear
indicator units, bleed system replace with a good brake fluid I use approved
Valvoline synthetic if it has not been done in a few years or less depending
on driving.
Regards Tom Scordato
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From:
If anyone is interested 1979 240D, which I log in every tank full is getting
around 27 to 28 mpg, highway, 22-24 city automatic tranny. Comes in around
26 mpg average +/-
the 190Ds do a nicer job in the sustainability department. That is a nice
selling/purchasing point for future reference.
Allan
a pair of 45 degree angle needle nose pliers is what I use. Kind of use a
grip, left and right spin, and pull move. When they pop off try not to have
the spaz reaction pliers kick back and hit the little beveled ends o the
injector nozzle. Also check that your 17 mm nuts (?) of your
Mitch sorry to hear about your mishap. A car threw it at you..... that
is bad enough but when so called professionals driving 100,000 lbs like a
Porsche 911 are doing it
that is double sad. I take it you were not hurt from your dear impact,
probably not true of you car? As for chasing
Kaleb
I happen to like the Sears Bias Ply tires and snow tires on the rear.
/Tom Scordato
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From: Kaleb C. Striplin, Cox Auto Trader [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 3:43 PM
Subject: [MBZ] rusty turd
I need the plastic door threshold piece on driver and pass side (not on the
door but on the threshold)
Regards Tom Scordato
Bellefonte PA
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From: Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 10:10 PM
j asked about the odor was that of feline urine
No it is from some pee bomb human fluid which spilled during the filling
process. The latest trick is to throw these pee bombs at cars for things
like 1. Just being on the road, 2. not accelerating fast enough or 3. not
going 90mph when
Bob my 1977 300 D in the mountains of Pa typically maintained around 183 to
195 degrees F through most events. Sometimes on a steep climb on a hot day
would approach 212 degrees F. but quckly cool down to specs. Wind blows out
of the west here often and on interstate could always feel the
Kevin
Highway, highway, highway. These cars need to be put on the highway. They
are not the best taxiing cars
Does the knocking stop once car is warmed up?
Try a few cans of Lubro Molly and then change fuel filters right after.
Regards Tom Scordato
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From:
Larry I have never worked on these calipers but maybe a good blast of pb
blaster penetrating oils. Let sit over night blast again. Removed will be
easier to work with but in place might be possible with vice grips patience
and persistence.
Tom Scordato
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From:
Please watch the language if you do not mind. My kids have access to this
email site. Thanks.
Tom Scordato
Bellefonte PA
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From: TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 8:26 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Fuck?
$14k...
Dwight Said:
You're the second person to comment on New England thinking about my post-I
have to confess-I am not a native New Englander-I am from Pennsylvania-in
fact I spent 3 years on your area-attending Penn State. But you're right it
is certain logic-we all have our flaws/obsessions and we
Bob I miss my 77 300D. What started it all for me. Was 42 years old when I
bought it back late in 2002. I had up until that time never drove any MB
gasser or diesel in my life.
Funny you drive other cars and step back in the feeling you get.
Regards Tom Scordato 1979 240D, 107K
Maybe 1972
Gary Zerox G-05 is a light yellow almost clearish color I guess. Around
$11.00 a gallon at Pep boys or the MB blue which is about twice as much.
You will need almost two gallons for a 50/50 mix with the 77 300D. +/- GET
THE AIR OUT!!!
Regards Tom Scordato
1989 240D 107K miles
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My secret is the lesser of evils-36 years when first married I told my wife
that some men chase home young women-others bring old cars home. Consider
herself lucky. Worked.
Dwight that is good old Yankee reasoning if I ever heard it/Tom
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From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Thanks E.!
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From: ernest breakfield [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 11:52 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hella Head Lights
hi Tom!
i'd suggest starting with a good set of H4 'euro-code' lamps; truly
Dwight they are map pockets. I do not have any/ Kaleb/Mac? Tom
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From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 1:13 PM
Subject: [MBZ] correct name?
What do you call the
Do the females in your life slam car doors much harder than needed, as the
ones in mine do? Never did understand that.
Yes something about a car door people think they are closing a 300 lb door
on a ship, never understood the need to SLAM A CAR DOOR
Tom
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From:
Thanks for the info
You guys are Hella good guys/Tom
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From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 10:29 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hella Head Lights
Anyone hook up these Hella lights with zenon
My wife thinks I am bonkers, thinks I smell like diesel all the time, thinks
I am sick for even considering driving my old bear. Any person who drives
one of those things is metal
Love her dearly!
Regards Tom
1979 240D
Courting and closing in on 1972 220D
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Kaleb or anyone do you have a used passenger side mirror for a 1972 220D?
115.110 chassis This is the old style which accomodate a vented v window.
Regards Tom Scordato
Do allot of 1:00AM in the morning driving schlepping all over the Northeast
with work. Eyes are getting worse. Car is a 1979 240D.
Anyone hook up these Hella lights with zenon bulbs on a 123 chassis? If so
is it a noticeable difference, is it worth 87 smackers plus freight?
Regards Tom
Dimitri said
Tom, I have faith in your car to be. I drove mine
from
Connecticut to Miami and back and that was with a
non-functioning alternator. I drove carefree during
the day. Never turned the car off at night until I
found a suitable hotel - that is one where I could
park next to an outlet
I think I may know who the guy is listing these cheap MBs around Philly.
has a place near Ambler I believe, alot of MBs on the property. He let me
pull some parts for my 1979 240D when I was down there on business. I
pulled and instrument cluster and some other things I believe and got ripped
Is your 79 240D a stick? Will you keep it after you get the 115 220D?
Dwight
Dwight my 79 is an auto and yes I will keep it only 106K miles. I do alot
of driving and need a back up vehicle/Tom
My 1979 240D is an auto
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From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Dimitri said better than 800,000 miles on the clock.
Wow, impressive
I am going to buy the one I am looking at only has 200K and engine was
replaced at 150K and rebuilt by an MB mechanic (have all history on the
car)..
Just need to get the injector pump adjusted and we should be good to go,
Mac said:
Listen, I dunno what you guys do to cars in Philly, but honestly even by
rust belt standards the older P-PA cars I see on eBay look like they've done
a tour of duty in Afghanistan
As a Pennsylvanian I can say we use coal salt Anthracite in the eastern
part of the state and Bitumanous
Newest benz I ever owned is my 79 240D my daily driver and only car I own.
I had a 77 300D but put it to pasture in Feb 2005 RIP.
Regards Tom
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From: Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 3:20
Yeah Dwight my 240 does 0-60 in 20 minutes!!/Tom
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From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 5:32 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D
His 240D is a souped up Benz?
Dwight E.
Marshall said:
Factory rebuilds are GREAT. All others are highly suspect. Few people
outside of the factory rebuild Mercedes engines by the book and when NOT
done by the book, they tend to be quite unreliable. I'd much rather have
a well cared for factory engine with 250-300kmi on it than a
Interstate is good
Die hard is good
Regards Tom Scordato
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 5:02 PM
Subject: [MBZ] 240D Battery
Hello Everyone.
I have had my 83 240D for 6 years and the battery I bought
Turns out this car is a smoker, black smoke. IP pump was recently replaced
but not set properly supposively. Mechanic who worked for MB picked that up
right away. One of the things I fix before I drive it to PA. Do not want
fuel rich going into cylinders if I can help it.
Burns about a
Buy the Bosch Excell I believe. Work great and if you treat them once in a
while with 303 Aerospace jisim they last me at least two years and I drive
alot in the rain
Tom Scordato
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From: TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday,
Courting possibly purchasing a 220D as a third car or the family. Southern
car. One owner. 190K miles on vehicle rebuilt engine at 150K. Car
appears to be well maintained. All instrruments and fans work. Automatic
tranny.
Presendtly being looked at by a reputable mechanic visa via an
$2,800 no affilliation/Tom
Is that pronouced POOON TON
or PON TON??
- Original Message -
From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 10:50 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 62 190D
On Mon, 11 Dec 2006 06:58:27
Casey looks like a great right of passage unlike generations past most
men today have no idea how to change the oil on the vehicles that get them
home every night. I applaud you and yiur efforts with your boy.
Regards Tom Scordato
Bellefonte PA
1979 240D
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From:
When car is idling and running what can Black smoke inidicate?
Regards Tom Scordato
Bellefonte PA 1979 240D
Lower Radiator hos engine heaters using a KAT heater, anyone in real cold
climates have any experience with these? Do they work? Experiences?
I know a block heater is the way to go, but install is much easier it seems
Regards
Tom Scordato
1979 240D
Bellefonte PA
Thanks Jim/tom
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 12:16 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D Black smoke
Dirty air cleaner. Yours is the oil filled, must be cleaned by hand,
type
air cleaner. It may have been overfilled
Dave do you need guidance the 616 engine valve adjusting procedure should be
the same as my 1979 240D/Regards
Tom Scordato
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From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 2:45 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D valve Adjust
VALVE ADJUSTMENT:
Use video as your guide. Third round wrench is used to hold valve spring
nut from turning. Do adjustment cold. Get a good set of readable feeler
gauges. Make a little sketch of which ones you have adjusted. Car on
front ramps makes for less bending and it is easier to
It was a bad all be it new thermostat. Moral o the story, when you replace
em buy two just in case thanks for he help.
Regards Tom Scordato
Bellefonte PA
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 1:47 PM
Subject: Re:
Car is a 1979 240D, 106,000 miles. About 2,000 miles ago (of highway
travel) I de oiled, decacified and used a preston flush on cooling system.
Changed thermostat with new an some hoses. Car has run aroun 177 to 182
degrees F. Coolant is 50/50 mix of Zerex G-05 All air had been evacuated
Was told by manuf. standard 400 Watt Block heater will heat water to 50 +/-
F over ambient air temperature.
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From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 9:52 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Block
To buy one over there and bring it into the State what kind of hurdles are
we looking at?
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From: Werner Fehlauer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 9:43 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] M-B Diesels/Big
Tom that is good news, but I guess if you want something different it may
not be. I miss my 1977 300d. Nice ole bear it was with the blue MB tex and
auto HVAC system working fine.
Regards Tom Scordato
1979 240d
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From: tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I drove about 4 of these up to 200K plus never had a problem with tranny or
engine the 3.0 liter and that was on dino oil. People who dogged and gunned
the engine/tranny for instant speed gradification had troubles. That is
operator error in my book
Tom
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Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 5:40 PM
Subject: Too much screwing around
Drain, fill drain fill, after de oiling, de calcifying and finishing with
a prestone drive around flush my
How do you get the broken one out? Quick swap is ok, gettin wet is ok./Tom
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From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 8:58 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: Too much screwing around
I've
I am a little slow. If I go with the left handed drill bit how is that
going to help me get a bite on this thing and remove it please. I know it
is probably obvious but my brute reptilian brain coupled with years of
illegal substance abuse have left me a bit lacking. Please describe exactly
Werner I like your techique. I will either use a small wood chisel to work
a screw driver slot or use a soldering gun to melt a slot. The exposed
area is plastic.
Thanks for the help/Tom
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