Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
next time it will be the other waffle house LT Don wrote: You bet your buttocks I will. Wouldn't miss it for anything. Where else can you get that true Claremore Waffle House cuisine? On 8/23/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: and you will come

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-24 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/23/2005 2:08:14 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So is it Tristar Pete's, or is it Jose's now? Both names are on the front. Jose's is most prominent. Jim In Phoenix

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
HUH? Where did this come from? Since we're on the subject, I visited Tristar Pete's a dozen or so yrs. ago. He had acres of 111, 108 and 109 cars and parts, and there wasn't a single piece of chrome or glass that wasn't sandblasted or pitted! No rust, though... On 8/24/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-23 Thread OK Don
I was able to turn a new factory crated 617 NA engine by hand with a standard Craftsman 1/2 ratchet and socket on the front pulley/damper bolt. I used that method (wasn't bright enough to try the power steering pulley) twice a year as I did the spring/fall valve adjustments. So - you should be

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-23 Thread Mitch Haley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are two huge Mercedes wrecking specialists on West Broadway in Phoenix. Tristar Petes will even change the engine for you. About 2450 West Broadway. So is it Tristar Pete's, or is it Jose's now? May 26, 2004, Jim said: I was at Tristar Petes the other day

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-23 Thread Brian Chase
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240 Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 05:07:42 -0400 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are two huge Mercedes wrecking specialists on West Broadway in Phoenix. Tristar Petes will even change the engine for you. About 2450 West Broadway. So

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-23 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
. Dwight Giles, Jr. 1979 240D auto, 243K+ miles Wickford RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Chase Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 5:25 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240 Thanks, everyone for the advice

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-22 Thread Brian Chase
On the other hand, if I choose not to go through the rebuilding process -- anyone want to buy California/Arizona rust-free 240D? Brian 83 240D 122k From: Brian Chase [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] No Start Question

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-22 Thread Desert Rat
-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240 Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2005 12:20:38 -0700 Thanks for the input. However, it seems the engine is siezed. We eliminated the battery, the battery cables, the starter as problems. We pulled

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-22 Thread kevin kraly
What a bummer about your 240D! Does the car roll at all when out of gear?? There may be a remote chance that something in the tranny is shot rather than the engine. Is this an auto or manny tranny? If it's a manny, how is the clutch fluid (just trying to be optimistic). If you're

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-22 Thread Mitch Haley
Radiator low, engine won't turn, is there a cylinder full of coolant? I know where there is a 1984 300SD with crash damage, said to run well, western Michigan, asking $500.

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-22 Thread Brian Chase
83 240D 122k From: Brian Chase [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240 Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2005 12:20:38 -0700 Thanks for the input. However, it seems the engine is siezed. We eliminated

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] No Start Question Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2005 13:09:21 + Hey Brian, have you charge the battery since? did you use a battery tender or something? Batteries do tend to loose

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240 Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2005 12:20:38 -0700 Thanks for the input. However, it seems the engine is siezed. We eliminated the battery, the battery cables, the starter as problems. We pulled off the fan shroud and attempted to bar

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
240D? Brian 83 240D 122k From: Brian Chase [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240 Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2005 12:20:38 -0700 Thanks for the input. However, it seems the engine is siezed. We eliminated

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240 Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2005 12:45:10 -0700 Have you tried to pull start the beast? On 8/22/05, Brian Chase [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On the other hand, if I choose not to go through the rebuilding process -- anyone want to buy California/Arizona

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-22 Thread Desert Rat
to be siezed, will forcing it to turn be okay? From: Desert Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240 Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2005 12:45:10 -0700 Have you tried

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-22 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the input. However, it seems the engine is siezed. We eliminated the battery, the battery cables, the starter as problems. We pulled off the fan shroud and attempted to bar the engine over, and it won't move. Yes, it's out of gear. How long a bar? If the

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-22 Thread Kevin
On Mon, Aug 22, 2005 at 12:20:38PM -0700, Brian Chase wrote: Thanks for the input. However, it seems the engine is siezed. We eliminated the battery, the battery cables, the starter as problems. We pulled off the fan shroud and attempted to bar the engine over, and it won't move. Yes, it's

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-22 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/22/2005 12:21:24 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks for the input. However, it seems the engine is siezed. We eliminated the battery, the battery cables, the starter as problems. We pulled off the fan shroud and attempted to bar the

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question

2005-08-21 Thread Hendrik Riessen
: Brian Chase [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 7:33 AM Subject: [MBZ] No Start Question Listers, A basic question, so bear with me. I'm finally in AZ to pick up my '83 240D. It was running pretty well when I left it back in March, save some significant oil

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question

2005-08-21 Thread 72benz250
then it may damage your battery. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Brian Chase To: Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 7:33 AM Subject: [MBZ] No Start Question Listers, A basic question, so bear with me. I'm finally in AZ to pick up my '83 240D. It was running

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
A pull start works really well, too.

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question

2005-08-21 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
As long as you don't try to use another 240D to pull it. Dwight Giles, Jr. 1979 240D auto, 243K+ miles Wickford RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 8:13 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
] On Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 8:13 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] No Start Question A pull start works really well, too. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question

2005-08-21 Thread David Brodbeck
Brian Chase wrote: Question: It will not start now. The starter runs slowly and runs down to the point of almost not turning at all after a few seconds. So the battery right? Well it checks out okay with a volt meter (goes down to 9 while cranking and then recovers). And the battery is

[MBZ] No Start Question

2005-08-20 Thread Brian Chase
Listers, A basic question, so bear with me. I'm finally in AZ to pick up my '83 240D. It was running pretty well when I left it back in March, save some significant oil burnage. Now there are 700 extra miles on it that weren't there when i left it, and I don't know for sure who may have

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question

2005-08-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Brian Chase wrote: Question: It will not start now. The starter runs slowly and runs down to the point of almost not turning at all after a few seconds. So the battery right? Well it checks out okay with a volt meter (goes down to 9 while cranking and then recovers). And the battery is quite

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question

2005-08-20 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Brian, Where in Arizona are you? In and around Phoenix Might be a reason for a mini-list Fest :) Chuck Phoenix, AZ 1980 300SD On Aug 20, 2005, at 3:03 PM, Brian Chase wrote: Listers, A basic question, so bear with me. I'm finally in AZ to pick up my '83 240D. It was running

[MBZ] no start? #1 of 100 possibilities

2005-08-08 Thread RELNGSON
I'm going now to look (and buy) a '90 300E that won't start due to an electrical issue.  What might be wrong with it electrically that causes it to not start?  TIA all, The battery be stoled. RLE

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