You need for her to find a real mechanic, this isn't rocket science,
but it's obviously out of the current mechanic's area of expertise.
Look for an independent Benz mechanic.
Peter
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Kinda funny, there is one like 2 doors down from her new apartment. I might
send her there.
She had this guy do the alternator a coupla weeks ago before she moved so that
is why I told her to go back there. I'm thinking that might not have been the
actual problem, maybe a bad wire or
I sent Jabba an email so will see what he comes back with.
--R
On 6/13/13 3:20 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
Don't go by the website... call or email. Like Rusty was, the site isn't
an accurate representation of what he has access too.
But I think with hoses, Uro and Geniune may be all there is
On 09/07/2012 5:12 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote:
I have no tolerance for Lexus:) Never will. Toyota as a company irks me. My
three most hated cars:
1. Lexus (all models)
2. Prius
3. Camry
I have to say I am more or less neutral on Lexus. Don't want one. Don't
really care one way ot t'oher.
Couldn't you lump Honda Civics in with the Camrys? They are just as endemic...
Dan
On Jul 10, 2012, at 11:53 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
On 09/07/2012 5:12 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote:
I have no tolerance for Lexus:) Never will. Toyota as a company irks me. My
three most
I'm not a fan of any Japanese or Korean cars but Toyota takes the cake. After
their recent safety issues and subsequent attempted denial and cover-up of
these issues I'm really turned off. The whole Lexus copycating MB and BMW
styling and then surpassing MB in sales really angers me. Honda
Points well taken, but if I understand correctly (and if I don't I am sure
someone will take me to task) hasn't Hyundai done rather well in the owner
satisfaction category?
Dan
On Jul 10, 2012, at 12:11 PM, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
I'm not a fan of any Japanese or Korean
So this morning mama rings me a 4:26AM (don't ask) and in fumbling for
the phone I did not get the call. Try to call her like 6 times, then a
voice mail pops up, she says the car is dead, was smoking bad, would not
start again after stopping. Anyway I finally reach her, she has called
AAA to
My son experienced two 300SD overheating snafus, cooking the engine in
the process both times. Each time the cause was a cracked plastic
radiator neck, while he was driving fast on the h'way and didn't
notice in time. Since then he was switched to Miatas, Subaru
Outbacks, and most recently a
On 09/07/2012 11:05 AM, Rich Thomas wrote:
So this morning mama rings me a 4:26AM (don't ask) and in fumbling for
the phone I did not get the call. Try to call her like 6 times, then
a voice mail pops up, she says the car is dead, was smoking bad, would
not start again after stopping. Anyway
On 09/07/2012 11:13 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
My son experienced two 300SD overheating snafus, cooking the engine in
the process both times. Each time the cause was a cracked plastic
radiator neck, while he was driving fast on the h'way and didn't
notice in time. Since then he was switched
I was thinking about that when she told me she did not see a red
warning light. I should try to rig something up, just a little temp
sensor and a buzzer/light or something.
--R
On 7/9/12 12:19 PM, Randy Bennell wrote:
On 09/07/2012 11:13 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
My son experienced two
OM617, right? Maybe Andrew still has one?
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The problem with the typical temperature sensor is that when it is in free air,
it doesn't work. It had to be in contact with the liquid to be measured. Case
in point:
When I was at Kohler we started using Ford industrial engines on our small
(100kW) gas units. Unfortunately, some of the units
How about some form of water pressure sensor? One would think that when
the level drops, the pump would not be putting out full pressure due to
air/cavitation etc?
Or a temperature sensor located lower on the block? If fluid is not
moving well, one would think the temperature would rise?
Good thinking, but wouldn't you have pressure even in the instance of low
coolant level?
Dan
On Jul 9, 2012, at 2:30 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
How about some form of water pressure sensor? One would think that when the
level drops, the pump would not be putting out full
OK the good news is that mama smelled something when she shut the car
off, then saw the smoke so I figure it had not yet drained completely
and was still cooling some so no damage. One hopes.
On the temp sensor, would not it be best to put some sort of contact
thermothingie on the head
Randy Bennell wrote:
How about some form of water pressure sensor? One would think
that when the level drops, the pump would not be putting out
full pressure due to air/cavitation etc?
Pressure in the system comes from the heat. I don't think that would work
dependably.
Or a temperature
Lexus. Ughh:(
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On Jul 9, 2012, at 12:13 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
My son experienced two 300SD overheating snafus, cooking the engine in
the process both times. Each time the cause was a cracked plastic
radiator neck, while he was driving fast on the
On 09/07/2012 2:55 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote:
Lexus. Ughh:(
Sent from my iPhone
Well, my recollection is that there was a Lexus that looked a lot like
an MB so the styling was OK.
Toyota used to have a good mechanical reputation so if the one that
looks like an MB came from that era, it
I sold my engine to a dude from VA for $325. ))
On Mon, Jul 9, 2012 at 12:30 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
OM617, right? Maybe Andrew still has one?
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You must learn to be more tolerant, Dimitri. I felt the same way
until I read the road test report.
On Mon, Jul 9, 2012 at 3:55 PM, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
Lexus. Ughh:(
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On Jul 9, 2012, at 12:13 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
I have no tolerance for Lexus:) Never will. Toyota as a company irks me. My
three most hated cars:
1. Lexus (all models)
2. Prius
3. Camry
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 9, 2012, at 5:48 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
You must learn to be more tolerant, Dimitri. I felt the
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Subject: [MBZ] 300SD Morning Scare
So this morning mama rings me a 4:26AM (don't ask) and in fumbling for
the phone I did not get the call. Try to call
running it to see what happens. Even then in a nice-ish car its
still probably worth fixing.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2012 19:41:13 -0400
From: Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD Morning Scare
Message-ID
84
--R
On 6/11/12 9:51 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
What kind of SD?
If it's a 1978-1980, the climate control servo will draw about 0.4A
when it sticks and won't park after you turn the key off.
As long as you don't park it for more than two days with the servo
stuck, it'll start OK, but the
Rich Thomas wrote:
84
Then you've got the monovalve, not the 1970 Chrysler Imperial servo that's in my
1979 SD, right?
Mitch.
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On 6/12/12 10:24 AM, Mitch Haley wrote:
Rich Thomas wrote:
84
Then you've got the monovalve, not the 1970 Chrysler Imperial servo
that's in my 1979 SD, right?
Mitch.
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So my wife calls me a little while ago, does a lunch errand, comes out
and car won't start, seems like battery won't crank. This happened a
week or two ago after the car had sat for a few days, I was thinking
maybe a light was left on or something. Charged the battery, it has
been fine,
Does it try to crank at all?
Are the headlights bright?
Safety interlock switch on the transmission?
Move the shifter back and forth a couple of times and see if anything
changes.
Randy
On 11/06/2012 2:27 PM, Rich Thomas wrote:
So my wife calls me a little while ago, does a lunch errand,
Once you get it started, measure the voltage at the battery terminals -
should be 13.8v or better if the alternator is charging the battery. Will
be 12v or less if not. If 13.8v the alternator is OK, the battery might be
dying. If 12v the alternator is dead.
On Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 2:32 PM,
On Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:32:36 -0500 Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca
wrote:
Does it try to crank at all?
Are the headlights bright?
Safety interlock switch on the transmission?
Move the shifter back and forth a couple of times and see if anything
changes.
Measure with a voltmeter. A
She just called me and said the AAA guy got it going, and did a test
that determined the battery was fried. She recalled getting a new one
last summer after the one in the car died, so maybe it is fairly new. I
remember going to rescue her, but did not remember getting a new
battery, maybe I
This is a logical place to start a battery thread. I used to buy
Interstate, then MB batteries, then FLAPS, and lately Sears has had
the best deals.
On Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 2:56 PM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
She just called me and said the AAA guy got it going,
Rich Thomas wrote:
So my wife calls me a little while ago, does a lunch errand,
comes out and car won't start, seems like battery won't
crank.
She drove in this morning early (dark) which after starting
would have run down the battery with the lights, then maybe
enough left to start it to
The AAA guy gave her a printout, 8.4V (probably at cranking), 220A (650
rated), 0.0 on something (I don't have the printout here). Whatever,
it's dead, Jim. I think not that old either. We'll see
Since only shops sell Interstates, and all the shops close at like 5PM,
I will have to hit
Its a diesel. Just push start it.
On Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 5:10 PM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
The AAA guy gave her a printout, 8.4V (probably at cranking), 220A (650
rated), 0.0 on something (I don't have the printout here). Whatever, it's
dead, Jim. I think
What kind of SD?
If it's a 1978-1980, the climate control servo will draw about 0.4A when it
sticks and won't park after you turn the key off.
As long as you don't park it for more than two days with the servo stuck, it'll
start OK, but the drains will shorten the life of the battery.
Mitch.
Jamie -
I believe that self adjusting is a bit of a misnomer. What happens in that
later box is that there is a spring loaded plunger pushing against the
working piston so if there is some slop you can't feel it. Generally the box
can develop lash between the gear teeth on the working piston and
Loosing?
On Apr 18, 2012, at 10:53 PM, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
Rich, what's wrong with a reseal without loosing the balls (like the website
posted a few days ago)? That was done on a 126 box.
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Loosing?
Loosing is one of Rich's favorite technical terms! ;)
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Good question... last time I did this I don't recall getting much fluid.
I'll check again.
Replacing whats in the reservoir is quick and easy, so its nice to make it
part of a normal service.
Jaime
On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 10:48 PM, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
Jaime Kopchinski
Great info Barry,
Thanks!
Jaime
On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 3:11 AM, Barry Stark barryst...@verizon.net wrote:
Jamie -
I believe that self adjusting is a bit of a misnomer. What happens in that
later box is that there is a spring loaded plunger pushing against the
working piston so if there is
All that stuff is new -- I rebuilt the whole front suspension and links.
Looks like the various suggestions might add up to just living with the
problem for now. I asked the Benz shop that did the alignment what they
recommended for the slop, he said after it all settled in for a week or
two
I guess you could loose all of the ball bearings in the steering gear, as in
set loose.
Dan
On Apr 19, 2012, at 7:56 AM, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
Loosing?
Loosing is one of Rich's favorite technical terms! ;)
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On Apr 19, 2012, at 7:15 AM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote:
Replacing whats in the reservoir is quick and easy, so its nice to make it
part of a normal service.
Especially with a topsider. :-)
Rick
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OK the SD is all finished, I had to replace LF brake caliper as one
piston was pretty much frozen. All new suspension and steering bits, an
alignment done. Car drives well except there is still a fair amount of
slop in the steering. The u-joint on the shaft just ahead of the box is
fine, I
Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes:
I am thinking the steering box needs to be adjusted, but with all the
scary stories about buggering the box I am reluctant to do that.
I don't think there's any harm in adjusting it slightly, to see if you
get improvement. Just don't
When I did my front end rebuild all was well except for the steering slop. I
just tighten up the adjustment screw a bit and it eliminated the slop but the
steering still doesn't feel quite right.
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On Apr 18, 2012, at 6:57 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
Check the flex coupling, a couple of days ago it came up on the OzBenz
forum that one of those had completely disintegrated on a 126.
Rusty sells em for a 100 slides
I have some old 35mm slides here in my desk; I should use those next time I
place an order with Q. ;)
Wilton
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From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 7:47 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ
There is supposed to be a little bit of play in the steering, over
adjusting the steering box may well lead to premature wear and/or
locking of the box at full turn.
Proper alignment is important, to ensure the car drives straight with a
slight movement to the right for you and left for us.
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 7:52 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD steering slop
There is supposed to be a little bit of play in the steering, over
adjusting the steering box may well lead to premature wear and/or locking
of the box at full turn
Its pretty straight forward to adjust the box... I do it all the time, as
recently as last night on a 83 300D. Heres the method in detail:
Start with a 19mm socket and a long set of extensions to reach the adjuster
nut. Loosen the nut with a breaker bar or ratchet just a bit... maybe
1/4-1/2
On a 126 SD, the box is self-adjusting. Are you absolutely sure the flex
coupler is solid (ie. you need to check it with resistance, not with the front
wheels in the air).
Rich Thomas wrote:
I am thinking the steering box needs to be adjusted
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So when should a steering box be replaced? Is there a time when you just can't
adjust out the slop?
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On Apr 18, 2012, at 8:01 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote:
Its pretty straight forward to adjust the box... I do it all the time, as
recently as last night on a
Yes, when you reach the point that the adjustment screw won't back out
anymore, its time to rebuild/replace the box. I've only experienced this
once after owning dozens of these cars. You can usually adjust it to be
perfect or at least acceptable.
There is a factory procedure for adjusting the
Whoa! You replace the PS fluid at every oil change?
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On Apr 18, 2012, at 8:18 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote:
Yes, when you reach the point that the adjustment screw won't back out
anymore, its time to rebuild/replace the box. I've only experienced this
once
Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au writes:
Proper alignment is important, to ensure the car drives straight with
a slight movement to the right for you and left for us.
Why a slight drift to one side? Don't you want it to track absolutely
straight?
Allan
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1979 300SD
Until it looks clean, yes... it takes some time to flush out 30 year old
fluid!
Jaime
On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 8:23 PM, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.comwrote:
Whoa! You replace the PS fluid at every oil change?
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On Apr 18, 2012, at 8:18 PM, Jaime Kopchinski
Versus the W123 (and prior) is NOT self-adjusting, hence the need to do so
occasionally.
I'd be careful with a 126. If it is loose, it is probably the coupler, or the
box is shot.
D.
At 5:12 PM -0700 4/18/12, David Bruckmann wrote:
On a 126 SD, the box is self-adjusting. Are you absolutely
Roads are crowned so water runs off. So your car will drift right in USA or
left in OZ.
Rick
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On Apr 18, 2012, at 7:37 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
Why a slight drift to one side? Don't you want it to track absolutely
straight?
Ok. I got it now. Thanks for the tip!
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On Apr 18, 2012, at 8:49 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote:
Until it looks clean, yes... it takes some time to flush out 30 year old
fluid!
Jaime
On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 8:23 PM, Dimitri Seretakis
Its true the box is somehow self adjusting in the W126 (from 08/81, so MY
1982), but the manual still states that adjustment is possible.
See:
http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/12253/program/Chassis/46-110.pdf
and
The later (W126 and newer) boxes use a spring loaded gear. A simple solution
that reduces the box slop and prevents early wear caused by lack of timely
adjustment. But it also means that when the box is worn out, it really is worn
out.
I can't see why adjustment would ever be necessary except
Loosen the lock nut, turn the adjuster screw COUNTERclockwise
(loosen) 1/4 turn and try it on the road. It will take several
adjustments to get it right. sometimes 1/8 turn is enough. If you
get it too tight (Loosen the adjuster too much) you can tell by
noise and handling. Then just
Sure, the reservoir only holds like a cup and its ATF so a change is like $1.
-Curt
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:23:37 -0700 (PDT)
From: Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD steering slop
Message-ID:
1334795017.70403
Certainly could be... its been a few years since my last W126.
Jaime
On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 9:30 PM, David Bruckmann
bruckma...@transcontinental.ca wrote:
The later (W126 and newer) boxes use a spring loaded gear. A simple
solution that reduces the box slop and prevents early wear caused
On Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:18:05 -0400 Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com
wrote:
I generally suck out what I can and replace it every time I change the
oil. I keep a gallon of generic ATF on hand just for this purpose.
The generic ATF would be suitable for a W123, but doesn't one need to use
the
See below -- The u-joint on the shaft just ahead of the box is fine
unless there is some other coupling between it and the steering wheel.
I grabbed the shaft near the steering box and rotated it, the shaft the
other side of the coupling was rotating too, and the coupling was
tight. Car on
Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote:
Until it looks clean, yes... it takes some time to flush out 30 year
old
fluid!
Why not change all the fluid at once by draining the box via the port for the
locking screw? I've done it that way, just takes some time to work the air out.
Another
Rich, what's wrong with a reseal without loosing the balls (like the website
posted a few days ago)? That was done on a 126 box.
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Unless the joint is completely and utterly shot, moving the shaft with your
hands may not tell you the whole story because you can't get enough leverage.
You should apply enough force that you are actually causing the wheels to
twitch a bit. Have someone move the steering wheel (engine off,
Check the tie rods and drag link -- likely they are worn out as
well. Makes an amazing difference to replace them.
Should have been caught by the alignment shop, though.
Peter
On Apr 18, 2012, at 5:57 PM, Rich Thomas wrote:
OK the SD is all finished, I had to replace LF brake caliper as
I discovered that an empty anti-freeze jug makes a very nice pillow for
working under the car. Right size, and fairly comfortable.
Timely advice since I'm right in the middle of my 240D engine/tranny mount
replacement job! I had to cut the job short as I needed a 6mm hex socket
for the
Did you change out the idler arm bushings?
Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes:
Took the mamabenz to the shop today to get an alignment after the
front suspension rebuild, drives very nicely. Still a bit of play in
the steering, the box might need some work.
There
Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
There is always a bit of slop in them. Adjusting the box too far to
eliminate all free play will actually cause it to wear more quickly, or
so Marshall used to say.
Actually those boxes can be overhauled DIY, supposedly with great results. I
have a
I got the kit and for some reason forgot to change it (I left it lying
on another part of the bench and overlooked it when I was going through
the parts), but it seems to be pretty tight. The guy at the shop
suggested driving it for a week or two then to bring it back and they
will check it
On Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:55:32 -0400 Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
On another note, I discovered that an empty anti-freeze jug makes a
very nice pillow for working under the car. Right size, and fairly
comfortable.
A good tip! Thank you.
Craig
Max,
I need a steering box rebuild! Please send link
Is it difficult to remove and replace the box? I have replaced front and rear
bushings, half axles and such.
Thanks in advance,
Mike
Michael E. Esh
On Apr 13, 2012, at 9:41 AM, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
Allan Streib
I have a bunch of links, was going to look them over to see what I might
need to do, will dig them out. One was very detailed. Here it is,
seals and adjustment (and don't loose your balls)
http://www.davidpetryk.net/Mercedes/Steering.htm
--R
On 4/13/12 10:38 AM, Mike Esh wrote:
Max,
I
@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD suspension rebuild done!
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I got the kit and for some reason forgot to change it (I left it lying
on another part of the bench and overlooked it when I
until the head is back on)
Charleston SC
From: Mike Esh michael...@me.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Fri, April 13, 2012 10:38:33 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD suspension rebuild done!
Max,
I need a steering box rebuild! Please send
Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
There is always a bit of slop in them. Adjusting the box too
far to eliminate all free play will actually cause it to wear
more quickly, or so Marshall used to say.
Max wrote:
Actually those boxes can be overhauled DIY, supposedly with
great
, 2012 11:57:42 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD suspension rebuild done!
Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
There is always a bit of slop in them. Adjusting the box too
far to eliminate all free play will actually cause it to wear
more quickly, or so Marshall used to say.
Max wrote
How do you tell if a steering stabilizer is bad? Heck, how do you inspect
bushings, ball joints, idler arm, etc.? I just replaced tie rod assemblies on
the kid's 123, but the steering is still a little loose.
Rick
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On Apr 13, 2012, at 11:23 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
I just don't have the time.
Or are you a chronic procrastinator like me? This is one tough habit to break.
Rick
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD suspension rebuild done!
On Apr 13, 2012, at 11:23 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
I just don't have the time.
Or are you a chronic procrastinator like me? This is one tough habit to break.
Rick
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Disconnect one end of it and push/pull. You'll know if it's bad.
Dan
On Apr 13, 2012, at 12:40 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote:
How do you tell if a steering stabilizer is bad? Heck, how do you inspect
bushings, ball joints, idler arm, etc.? I just replaced tie rod assemblies on
I forget where you live but the CBBT avoids the WDC traffic and doesn't add a
tremendous amount of distance. Fun too.
-Curt
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:23:32 -0700 (PDT)
From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD
Well the easiest way(s) is to listen for clunking, feel the looseness in
the steering (esp when it bounces over bumps and such), and just grab
the tie rods and give them a shake -- if the joints are bad you can feel
them rattle. Then jack up the front and give the wheels some tugs.
--R
On
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Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 11:58 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD suspension rebuild done!
Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
There is always a bit of slop in them. Adjusting the box too
far to eliminate all free play will actually
: [MBZ] 300SD suspension rebuild done!
Disconnect one end of it and push/pull. You'll know if it's bad.
Dan
On Apr 13, 2012, at 12:40 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote:
How do you tell if a steering stabilizer is bad? Heck, how do you inspect
bushings, ball joints, idler arm, etc.? I
This sounds more like the idler arm check.
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On Behalf Of Rich Thomas
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 2:27 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD suspension rebuild done!
Well
Took the mamabenz to the shop today to get an alignment after the front
suspension rebuild, drives very nicely. Still a bit of play in the
steering, the box might need some work. Also had what felt like a
dragging brake on the LF, I think the inner cylinder was not working
well. Will have
Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
Took the mamabenz to the shop today to get an alignment after the front
suspension rebuild,
Congrats! Sore muscles? I did a 123 front end over a weekend, quite sore for
a few days.
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Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD
Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes:
Took the mamabenz to the shop today to get an alignment after the
front suspension rebuild, drives very nicely. Still a bit of play in
the steering, the box might need some work.
There is always a bit of slop in them. Adjusting the
$2000.00
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On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 2:39 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD in St Louis
How much?
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD in St Louis
On 18/01/2012 11:33 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
What year?
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On Jan 18, 2012, at 10:34 AM, Mike Pilesmikepi...@charter.net wrote:
Anyone interested in a 300SD in ST Louis
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On Behalf Of Randy Bennell
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 11:44 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD in St Louis
On 18/01/2012 11:33 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
What year?
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On Jan 18, 2012, at 10:34 AM, Mike
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