On Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:19:41 -0700 Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote:
Everything works electrically. The starter spins, the engine does not.
The starter spins only when I jump across the terminals with a
screwdriver. Turning the key does nothing... but all the dash lights
come on correctly.
Not on an 80.
Is there a safety switch that requires you to depress the clutch to start it?
Randy
On 05/04/2013 1:25 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
It's a manual.
Bob R
On Apr 5, 2013 10:48 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
Automatic transmission? Neutral safety switch! Might
Assuming the soleoid works, this is the senario that first cinspired us to
wire a door bell button to start the '81 240D. Bad ignition switch, but
easier to wire around that to fix it. The kids loved it, and eventually
threw a fit when I announced I was going to replace the ignition switch
after
The 14 tires are going way up in price. Either I pay $300-500 each or go
with the lower S rated rubber. All so I can keep the car original. I am sure
the hoopty wheels with 235 55 17 rubber bands will make the car drive like
feces.
clay
1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green
1972 220D
less rubber and more rim sales for the tire shops. Most of the old cars with
donut tires are headed to the junk yard to be crushed and our classic cars
get expensive tires as an idiot tax for having old cars. New cars are plastic
and disposable. The Al Gore movement to keep the economy
Long ago it was a speed rating, but is now used more for structural needs of a
tire to meet usage requirements. Too many people were getting hung up on the
speed part and allow cars to be undershod because buyers were buying a lesser
tire for lower cash, thinking they did not drive all that
A coupla years ago I got a set of tires for the 300SD at Costco, the guy
there was very knowledgeable, made me sign a waiver because the tires he
had did not meet the rating for the car, which he said was due more to
weight than speed -- the Hun had specified that rating to support
vigorous
It depends
Near me the local street crews are putting in traffic calming islands instead
of fixing up the pot holes that will become much larger in coming months. I
guess pretty obstacles are better than safe roads. Added to this, main streets
are being torn up two years after being repaved,
clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net writes:
Near me the local street crews are putting in traffic calming islands
Happening here too, it is almost impossible to get from point A to
point B without negotiating a variety of obstacles and
impediments... you'd amost think the city council didn't like
On Oct 15, 2012, at 8:27 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
I am wondering when the rubber band tar fad will go away.
It won't.
I have Michelin Destiny tires on the kids car and Kumho Solus on the coupe.
Happy with both.
Rick
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On Oct 15, 2012 11:40 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote:
On Oct 15, 2012, at 8:27 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
I am wondering when the rubber
band tar fad will go away.
It won't.
Why not? It's primarily a matter of styling. The practical benefits (room
for bigger
On Oct 16, 2012, at 11:59 AM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com
wrote:
I am wondering when the rubber
band tar fad will go away.
It won't.
Why not?
Profitability. My guess is bigger tires = more profit.
Rick
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On Oct 16, 2012 10:32 AM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote:
On Oct 16, 2012, at 11:59 AM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com
wrote:
I am wondering when the rubber
band tar fad will go away.
It won't.
Why not?
Profitability. My guess is
bigger tires = more profit.
On Oct 15, 2012 11:40 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote:
On Oct 15, 2012, at 8:27 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
I am wondering when the rubber
band tar fad will go away.
It won't.
Why not? It's primarily a matter of styling. The practical benefits (room
for
Original interior with messed up console. A poor upgrade to the radio
resulted in chopped opening that needs fix. Might have to replace the whole
thing though, as the paint is chipping on the console.
Carpet and package shelf were cleaned up when I got her. Had to remove it all
when I did
Speed is not really the issue, it is the weight of the car that requires sturdy
sidewalls, which a V rated tire has.
clay
On Oct 15, 2012, at 4:51 PM, Dieselhead wrote:
IIRC, either the Michelin primacy mxv4 or the Michelin pilot tires are
available to fit the 123.133's. I don't remember
On 16/10/2012 3:33 PM, clay monroe wrote:
Original interior with messed up console. A poor upgrade to the radio
resulted in chopped opening that needs fix. Might have to replace the whole thing
though, as the paint is chipping on the console.
Carpet and package shelf were cleaned up when I
I thought the rubber band tars had lower un-sprung weight, which improves grip.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote:
On Oct 15, 2012 11:40 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote:
On Oct 15, 2012, at 8:27 PM, Dieselhead
On Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:26:15 -0400 Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
wrote:
I thought the rubber band tars had lower un-sprung weight, which
improves grip.
Lower un-sprung weight does improve grip and handling, but lower profile
tires mean larger wheels. It depends on which, tires or
Pray tell what is the meaning of the V rating by definition?
Speed is not really the issue, it is the weight of the car that
requires sturdy sidewalls, which a V rated tire has.
clay
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On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 5:59 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:26:15 -0400 Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
wrote:
I thought the rubber band tars had lower un-sprung weight, which
improves grip.
Lower un-sprung weight does improve grip and handling, but lower
Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com writes:
If we ever hope to pay off our debt, roads will suffer more.
Spending on roads is not why we are in debt; cutting spending on roads
will not get us out of debt.
--
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Different issue but how is the interior? Seats?
Randy
On 12/10/2012 5:25 PM, clay monroe wrote:
That is a possibility.
I put the hard top back on last night and tried to drive her to the garage for winter
storage. She would not catch. Fuel is not flowing again. Tossed the car cover on
IIRC, either the Michelin primacy mxv4 or the Michelin pilot tires are
available to fit the 123.133's. I don't remember about the speed rating.
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On Oct 12, 2012, at 18:25, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
That
IIRC, either the Michelin primacy mxv4 or the Michelin pilot tires
are available to fit the 123.133's. I don't remember about the speed
rating.
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I think that is the problem. the 107 supposedly goes faster. Not
Its hard to get decent 14 tires, especially V rated, especially in the
wider 205/70 size.
I bought a set of Vredestein Sprint Classics for my 450SLC 5.0 a while
back, but they were over $200 each. But I wanted something special for
that car and they were much cheaper than the Michelin XWXs the
Its hard to get decent 14 tires, especially V rated, especially in the
wider 205/70 size.
I bought a set of Vredestein Sprint Classics for my 450SLC 5.0 a while
back, but they were over $200 each. But I wanted something special for
that car and they were much cheaper than the Michelin XWXs
Is it running really rich?
Your fuel loss or consumpton and the black oil makes me wonder if it
is dumping way too much fuel into the engine.
Randy
On 10/10/2012 6:59 PM, clay monroe wrote:
One would think, but I have been keeping an eye on the thing looking for leaks
and drips while on
That is a possibility.
I put the hard top back on last night and tried to drive her to the garage for
winter storage. She would not catch. Fuel is not flowing again. Tossed the
car cover on for now. Will be sending her to the indy next spring for a full
tune up and resolution of these
I was thinking this too, Randy... especially with a D-jet car. Its
interesting how a car can run with way too much fuel.
Maybe just a stuck cold start valve? Could be lots of other things too...
The issue is that its dangerous for the engine. Gas in the oil can ruin an
engine pretty fast if
Used be able to central lock, but now I have to lock each opening.
Well, then fix that! You now have motivation to do so, right? :-)
The fuel lock is only vacuum-operated.
-- Jim
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It would be a good winter project, but she is getting put away for the rainy
season. Locked away in a garage for five months. WIll give me time to gather
the connectors and tubing so any broken parts are immediately dealt with
clay
On Oct 11, 2012, at 7:54 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:
Used be
On Oct 9, 2012 9:26 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
The odd thing is that a full tank, with 2 miles on it has lost 0.25 of
the volume.
My 123 gauge is usually incorrect for the top 10% of the level. It isn't
always right or wrong in the same way, I assume there is some dirt or dead
You lost a quarter of a tank? Massive fuel leak somewhere?
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
Will have to figure this one out.
Got her to light off and ran her on the road for a few miles to see if
I could burp the system of air. Idle was
Pulled the dipstick yet?
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:03 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] No start Frosch
You lost a quarter
One would think, but I have been keeping an eye on the thing looking for leaks
and drips while on the creeper for two hours. Stuck a sheet of cardboard under
the car where the fuel lines go to see if there are drips that end up on it. I
am beginning to suspect that somebody has siphoned my
Diesel preferred.
From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:03 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] No start Frosch
You lost a quarter of a tank? Massive fuel leak somewhere?
--
Max
clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net writes:
I am beginning to suspect that somebody has siphoned my tank and got 5
gallons of fuel.
I remember when I was a kid, in the '70s energy crisis, that happened to
my parents a couple of times. Park the car at work in the morning with
a full tank, come
I am beginning to suspect that somebody has siphoned my tank and got 5
gallons of fuel
Did you not lock the car? The filler hatch locks with the rest!
-- Jim
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I am sure I have it locked, but vacuum may not be cooperating. Used be able to
central lock, but now I have to lock each opening. Before, I had to run the
motor for a few moments to get enough vac to allow the rest of the car to
unlock.
clay
On Oct 10, 2012, at 6:53 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
Will have to figure this one out.
Got her to light off and ran her on the road for a few miles to see if I could
burp the system of air. Idle was pretty rough and seemed to be missing. Hot
idle was less rumbly, but I think the miss is still there. Will have to have
indy tune. The odd thing
Fresh fuel precipitated the issue. I have run a number of tanks this season,
but might decide to drain and put fresh tank screens in.
clay
On Oct 7, 2012, at 1:47 AM, Max Dillon wrote:
Glad you figured it out, hope your not looking at a fuel tank problem.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95
Could you rig a filtering circuit, pump out all the fuel via a filter, routing
the clean discharge back into the tank?
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
Fresh fuel precipitated the issue. I have run a number of tanks this
season, but might
Glad you figured it out, hope your not looking at a fuel tank problem.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
I had previously ordered a bunch of stuff from Rusty when I got the
car. Fuel filter was not installed at that time, but I figured now
As I said earlier, I replaced a temp sender on my Mum's 190E because
it
too was hard to start, hot or cold. Actually I got it to start better
disconnecting the cold start valve, which meant that the valve was
squirting fuel into the motor..
Which reminds me, lo these many years ago, I
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From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 7:46:27 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] No Start from my 1995 E300D
'Just looked it up. It's behind (well, in front of, really, in relation to
the car) the instrument cluster
Disc 1; Elec. Trouble Shooting; Relays and Control Modules, page 8
Wilton
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From: Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 10:36 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] No Start from my 1995 E300D
Hey Wilton
On Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:55:04 -0400 Robert Massmann
rmassm...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Most discussion on forums relates to the starter lock-out relay module
(K38). I have not found it yet. Next place to check is behind the
instrument cluster. Is this were it is. There really isn't very much
room
'Just looked it up. It's behind (well, in front of, really, in relation to
the car) the instrument cluster. Remove instrument cluster. Sitting in
driver's seat, K38 is behind upper left corner of inst. cluster;
illustration shows small square box.
Wilton
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BTW, if you car has telescoping steering wheel, you can run it to the fully
extended position, and you don't have to remove steering wheel to remove the
cluster.
Wilton
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 116 start
relng...@aol.com wrote:
I'd like to see a reference regarding your idea that there was a 1972
116.
Hier dreht sich alles um die Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse der 70er Jahre
(1972-1980
Rusty Cullens wrote:
In Germany only. None were imported here.
That was my original contention tha Woger disputed.
I was going to admit he was right, as I also found it said somewhere that
production began in September 1972 as a 1973 model. Are you saying I was correct
in the first place?
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From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 9:37 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 116 start
1972 elsewhere, 1973 here. I once drove way too far to look at three
1972 SEs and SELs. Turned out to be a
W108 long, a W108 short, and a W114. Could have had all three for
$500-600, and
they were basically complete. Unfortunately, I needed W116 parts, and
didn't
have time/space to
relng...@aol.com wrote:
I'd like to see a reference regarding your idea that there was a 1972 116.
Hier dreht sich alles um die Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse der 70er Jahre (1972-1980)
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, 20 Jun 2010 17:59:39 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hard start problem returns- Update
Message-ID:
Check with a diesel injection service -- I'm not familiar with
this particular pump, but a failed pressure valve or a worn rotor
will give
Frederick psf...@earthlink.net
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hard start problem returns- Update
Mid to late 70's Chevy V8s were terrible about roasting starters.
As
noted, this won't be the case if you have vapor lock in the
injection lines.
I'd lean toward a leak on the suction side of the fuel system. I'm
had to be rebuilt for this reason.
Peter
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Sent: Jun 20, 2010 5:20 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hard start problem returns- Update
The injection pump is a distributor type pump, the same one
: Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:12:51 -0500
From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hard start problem returns- Update
You should also check the current draw on the starter when hot.
When
the windings go bad, they get high resistance, and that excess
resistance goes way up
Mid to late 70's Chevy V8s were terrible about roasting starters. As
noted, this won't be the case if you have vapor lock in the
injection lines.
I'd lean toward a leak on the suction side of the fuel system. I'm
not familiar with that particular engine, does it have a distributor
type
- problem is worse in warm months.
Have I got it right?
-Max
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hard start problem returns
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hard start problem returns- Update
Steel pipes and car are very good condition with minimal rust
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mike Esh
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hard start problem returns- Update
Yes that is correct only the problem started about a year ago. Who is
still looking for rusty lines and leaks
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hard start problem returns
Try bleeding the fuel system at the filter (Top bolt, or line out)
while
you pump the primer. It sounds like air is getting into the fuel
system
somewhere. A leak at the filter can cause a leak. Bad copper
seals
Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hard start problem returns
Try bleeding the fuel system at the filter (Top bolt, or line out) while
you pump the primer. It sounds like air is getting into the fuel system
somewhere. A leak at the filter can cause a leak. Bad copper seals in
the delivery valves can
Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hard start problem returns
Try bleeding the fuel system at the filter (Top bolt, or line
out) while
you pump the primer. It sounds like air is getting into the
fuel system
somewhere. A leak at the filter can cause a leak. Bad copper
seals in
the delivery valves
One 115 chassis 300D I bought a long time ago was sold with a dis-assembled
engine because it was hard to start. I transferred the factory re-man engine
I had in a rusting out car to it, and surprise - it was suddenly hard to
start! I found a small place where the steel fuel line had been rubbing
Well stated. I had the same experience with a small rust spot under
a clamp. Not wet. Not much rust. but the car started fine after I
cut it out. Michaels's observation that the fuel seems to flow to
the filter as the air leaks in indicates the return line.
One 115 chassis 300D I bought
You should also check the current draw on the starter when hot. When
the windings go bad, they get high resistance, and that excess
resistance goes way up with temperature, so when you crank with a bad
starter that is already hot, it won't turn the engine fast enough to
start. 100 rpm
for me
on the van. It's too hard to get to the injector lines to bleed
them so I haven't tried that though I may do that some time just
to see if that works on the 6.5
Manfred
Mike Esh
Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 3:28 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hard start problem
that some time just to see if that works on the 6.5
Manfred
Mike Esh
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hard start problem returns
Car runs great! Cruises at 75 mph easily. In-line has one small
bubble
in it, and it does not seem
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hard start problem returns
Car runs great! Cruises at 75 mph easily. In-line has one small bubble
in it, and it does
I had a similar problem with an S10 pickup, it was something in the
ignition system but since your car is a diesel I guess it would not be a
hot ignition module...
You sure it is fuel related? Is the glow system working OK? Glow plug
fuse? Relay? I replaced the relay on the 84 300SD with
Change all the hoses including at the tank. check the primer pump.
If it leaks when pumping, or does not pump, replace it.
An easy test is: in the condition when you know it won't start
right, use the primer pump to bring up fuel to the IP. If it is a
quiet location, you can hear the
Air leak in fuel lines. He said it is not delivering fuel to the
nozzles when the condition exists. As an aside, Michael, you don't
need to crack the injection lines. Just prime it with the hand pump,
then crank it.
I had a similar problem with an S10 pickup, it was something in the
Thanks for the input. No leaks at the pump and it is a newer style
pump. Appears to to be pumping correctly however after manually
pumping 30 times or more the vehicle will not start. After loosening
the injector lines at the injectors I pumped manually about 20 times
with no results
Try bleeding the fuel system at the filter (Top bolt, or line out)
while you pump the primer. It sounds like air is getting into the
fuel system somewhere. A leak at the filter can cause a leak. Bad
copper seals in the delivery valves can cause problems.
If you get air out at the filter,
Of Dieselhead
Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 12:58 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hard start problem returns
Try bleeding the fuel system at the filter (Top bolt, or line out) while
you pump the primer. It sounds like air is getting into the fuel system
somewhere. A leak
speeds? Watch the clear in-line filter
- is there a stream of bubbles entering?
-Max
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hard
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Try bleeding the fuel system at the filter (Top bolt, or line out)
while
you pump the primer. It sounds like air is getting into the fuel
system
somewhere. A leak at the filter can cause a leak. Bad copper
seals
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hard start problem returns
Try bleeding the fuel system at the filter (Top bolt, or line out)
while
you pump the primer. It sounds like air is getting into the fuel
system
somewhere. A leak at the filter can cause a leak. Bad copper seals
On 6/11/2010 1:05 PM, Dieselhead wrote:
I only use OE or OEM radiator hoses. They are still noticeably better
than any third party hoses.
I only use OE (with the star on it, came from a dealership) coolant
hoses. I have noticed the ones with the star on it are better than the
OEM ones...
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Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 12:58 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hard start problem returns
Try bleeding the fuel system at the filter (Top bolt, or line out)
while
you pump the primer. It sounds like air is getting
speeds? Watch the clear in-line
filter
- is there a stream of bubbles entering?
-Max
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Subject: Re: [MBZ
: [MBZ] Hard start problem returns
Try bleeding the fuel system at the filter (Top bolt, or line out) while
you pump the primer. It sounds like air is getting into the fuel system
somewhere. A leak at the filter can cause a leak. Bad copper seals in
the delivery valves can cause problems.
If you get
fender but decided against
it.
It was an incredible car, I hate to see it go. Will keep the motor however to
put in the 72 220D.
Bruce
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From: TE [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [MBZ] Neutral Start Interlock
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'Mercedes
What's the deal with the 75 240?
Tarek
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Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 1:04 AM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] Neutral Start Interlock
Hi,
The 82 300CD starter problem has been
..Daughters GL320 cdi SUV, which she has had 6 or 8 months, has been towed
into the dealer three times because it wouldn't start. Each time the dealer
said it was a defective sensor. If anyones cdi doesn't want to start, not
much use in running the battery down trying. Just call the
2k doesn't seem right for that sensor, usually they are much higher,
but I don't have that information handy at the moment. I'll try to
look it up in a bit (I'm looking for the receipt for my cashier's check
for the new Benz). The one for the ACC is a two pole after 7/87,
single pole before
Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 5:06 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] cold start rpms
Check the temperature switch -- I don't remember if it's open cold or
closed cold, (probably closed) -- if not working, you may not get
enough
Check the temperature switch -- I don't remember if it's open cold or
closed cold, (probably closed) -- if not working, you may not get
enough cold enrichment or the high idle.
Double check the idle control valve and for vacuum leaks, too -- if you
have enough leaks, the idle control valve
I always do that with my freight trains! Doesn't seem applicable to my
cars. Almost all automobile engine wear is cold start wear..
I have a Porsche 911 factory shop manual from 1968 that states that startup
wear is equivalent to 200 miles at full throttle. Keeping in mind that all
their
against
this.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
256-656-1924
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cold start wear
I always do
Tom Hargrave wrote:
And Mobile 1 won't help a bit if the issue is gasoline wash down. The issue
is not lack of oil pressure at start up. The issue is oil that's coating the
cylinder walls being diluted with fuel condensate because the cylinder walls
are cold at start up. No-one's oil (synthetic
Would it be better for the vehicle's health if I let it sit undisturbed
until I intend to actually drive it? And why would it be better?
That is a relatively short time, if inside especially, for anything
but the battery and the fuel tank. And you have those covered.
I'm sure that'll be best
Zoltan Finks wrote:
Would it be better for the vehicle's health if I started it periodically? If
so, how often?
- or -
Would it be better for the vehicle's health if I let it sit undisturbed
until I intend to actually drive it? And why would it be better?
I vote for undisturbed. Starting
Curt Raymond wrote:
Since everybody else is posting about their recent cold starts...
It got to 13F here last night, was about 19F when I went out this morning. Let
the glow light cycle and then maybe 20 seconds more, 2 pumps on the throttle
and hold at halfway, hit the key and it fired up
: Re: [MBZ] Cold start
Curt Raymond wrote:
Since everybody else is posting about their recent cold starts...
It got to 13F here last night, was about 19F when I went out this
morning. Let the glow light cycle and then maybe 20 seconds more, 2 pumps
on the throttle and hold at halfway, hit
Just a theory here but...If your source of iron IS timing chain
wear
could it make any sense at all that the longer you run it the less it
wears
until the point of failure?
No. The tension doesn't go down 'cause there is a tensioner in there.
Wear _accelerates_, because the rollers no
Thanks JimJust a thought.
Mike
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From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cold start
Just a theory here but...If your source of iron IS timing chain
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