Looks as though the neighborhood kid who was interested in my car is
going to buy a '95 Volvo instead, so I'll be putting my 82 300D on
eBay this weekend if nobody else buys it. I'd like $1,000 for it.
More details are at http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/
1408744340.html . Photos will
Can anyone help me with this? Can the '85 torque converter go on the '82
transmission? TIA.
Luther
On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:33:13 -0600, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My neighbor wants to keep the lower mileage '82 transmission in the car with
the '85 engine swap. I know the '85 crank is
If you are installing a 85 trans on a older engine, you have to keep the
older converter. If you are installing an 82 trans on a 85 engine, Im
thinking that you cant do that.
Luther wrote:
Can anyone help me with this? Can the '85 torque converter go on the '82
transmission? TIA.
the good engine is the '85 and my neighbor wants to use the lower mileage
(75kmi) '82 transmission. So this won't work even with swapped torque
converters?
On Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:10:43 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If you are installing a 85 trans on a older engine, you
Im thinking not,, something aobut the hole on the engine for the
converter is too small and I dont think you can use the 85 converter on
the older trans, but I guess you could always try it o ut.
Luther wrote:
the good engine is the '85 and my neighbor wants to use the lower mileage
(75kmi)
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Im thinking not,, something aobut the hole on the engine for the
converter is too small and I dont think you can use the 85 converter on
the older trans, but I guess you could always try it o ut.
I'm thinking the two differences in the TQs are the larger alignment
My neighboor wants to keep the lower mileage '82 transmission in the car with
the '85 engine swap. I know the '85 crank is different. Can we swap the
torque converter from the '85 tranny to the '82 tranny? TIA all,
--
Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark
'87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case
'85 Ford
Luther wrote:
Can we swap the torque converter from the '85 tranny to the '82 tranny?
Ya, but I'd think about swapping the '85 diff and speedometer too.
'85 has a looser TQ and a taller (2.65:1?) diff, '82 has a lower
stall speed TQ and 3.07:1 IIRC.
___
I sold my perfectly functioning Mac Plus last fall for $15 on Craigslist.
That had a 40Mb external SCSI harddrive.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:36:16 -0800
From: Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Message-ID: [EMAIL
Older fellow from the local university just came by to use my Mac
IIci so that he could transfer stuff from an old floppy to the 1.44.
The poor mac had not seen action in years and it was fun to fire her
up. he posted a wanted on freecycle to use my old beater mac. Said
that finding
Wait'll they find out they just voided their warranty by running old
grease from McDonald's in their new diesel Toy.
They'll be McPissed and Mcscrewed. I'm sure it'd clog up the emissions
filters on the new diesels too.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula who's had some biodiesel
84 month notes on some vehicles. 7 years!! INSANITY!!
I've got an 84 month note on the '07 Dodge Cummins pickup. However, the
300SD is paid for!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula
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http://www.okiebenz.com
For new parts see official list
Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
It really doesn't bother me too bad to think of it that way. Our tax
dollars going to rendering plants to pick up McPizzaTacoShakes
grease and turn it into Biodiesel to be used by government
vehicles. Let's get all agencies to use Diesel vehicles, then the
Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
You've never ridden in a Prius have you? Not a clown car. Roomier
than a 300D.
I haven't, no. My comment was as much about the looks as the size,
though. Just MHO.
Allan
--
1983 300D
1966 230
___
Went and looked at the '82 300D at my Indy's yesterday. Its a pretty nice car,
grey antracite with a rust red/orange interior (name for that?) It started
pretty hard but it was ~15F. Once started it ran fine. Needs a thermostat, it
took forever to come up to full temp. It did come up to temp
Isn't it crazy what people are asking now? I had an 84 in about the
same shape cosmetically, but running like a top, less than 200K miles
that I couldn't give away just 18 months ago. Finally sold it for
$1200. Wish I still had that car...
My first reaction was offer $1000, but then I'm almost as
Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
[...]
The owner is asking $3000. I'm planning to offer $1500 as its in
about the same condition as my 240D was and thats what I paid for
it...
I would. I paid $3000 for my '83 it had less than half the miles at
the time, well maintained, good interior,
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Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 8:41 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
[...]
The owner is asking $3000. I'm planning to offer $1500 as its in
about the same condition as my 240D was and thats what
That sounds like a $800 car.
Curt Raymond wrote:
Went and looked at the '82 300D at my Indy's yesterday. Its a pretty nice
car, grey antracite with a rust red/orange interior (name for that?) It
started pretty hard but it was ~15F. Once started it ran fine. Needs a
thermostat, it took
I was thinking closer to $650-700. Sounds like the interior needs major work,
and you might need a $2000 tranny rebuild. I'd hate to pay $1500 for a car,
then sink $2000 into a tranny and still have a $1500 car.
Luther
On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:45:20 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL
Actually, now that I think about it more, it sounds more like a $500
car, at least to me. My $800 figure was what it should be worth to the
general public. These biodiesel idiots are really driving up the price
of these things though. Too bad I dont have any to sell.
Luther wrote:
I was
What's the status on that Euro 300d???
On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:50:38 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Actually, now that I think about it more, it sounds more like a $500
car, at least to me. My $800 figure was what it should be worth to the
general public. These biodiesel
I have not worked on it yet. Its a damn nice car, damn nice. It will
actually start up and move around on its own.
Luther wrote:
What's the status on that Euro 300d???
On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:50:38 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Actually, now that I think about it
On Jan 21, 2008 7:50 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
These biodiesel idiots are really driving up the price
of these things though.
Like I keep saying, just wait until the diesel Hondas, Toyotas, and
Subarus hit the market late this year or the next. Most people who
are into
yea, thats true. Problem is, they will all be trashed by running no
telling what crap thru there. Making bio the proper way is fine,
running WVO thru is bad news.
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On Jan 21, 2008 7:50 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
These biodiesel idiots are really
Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Like I keep saying, just wait until the diesel Hondas, Toyotas, and
Subarus hit the market late this year or the next. Most people who
are into biodiesel have no special love for M-Bs or any other old
car---they just want to buy whatever will run
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 10:16 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
On Jan 21, 2008 7:50 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
These biodiesel idiots are really driving up the price
of these things though.
Like I keep saying, just wait until the diesel Hondas
Ok, fine. It's a $450 car
On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:50:38 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Actually, now that I think about it more, it sounds more like a $500
car, at least to me. My $800 figure was what it should be worth to the
general public. These biodiesel idiots
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:50:38 -0600
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
Actually, now that I think about it more, it sounds more like a $500
car, at least to me. My $800 figure was what it should be worth to the
general public. These biodiesel
.
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:50:38 -0600
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
Actually, now that I think about it more, it sounds more like a $500
: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:08:17 -0500
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
It must be a hobby or social thing for most ppl. Unless you're driving 1000
miles per week, is it really worth the hassle of buying an old car, paying
to convert it, then the bother
does not care.
Tom
www.kegkits.com
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From: Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Received: 1/21/08 2:33 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
CC:
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
I mentioned before that I have a good supply of clean WVO. I had the
intention
Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Still, I love the fact that one mention of WVO/biofuel and there
are those who would pay three times what I have in one of the cars
just to drive free.
Similar mindset among those who buy new little clown cars like the
Prius so they can save money on
www.kegkits.com
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From: Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Received: 1/21/08 2:33 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
CC:
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
I mentioned before that I have a good supply of clean WVO. I had the
intention of running
Allan Streib wrote:
Was talking to a car salesman who said they are now writing 84 month
notes on some vehicles. 7 years!! INSANITY!!
My nephew-in-law has 84 month paper on his Durango, which I believe
was 4-5 years old when he bought it.
Mitch
___
A buddy of mine is on the board of a little local startup company that
wants to make bio-d from WVO -- they are going around setting up
contracts with restaurants and such to get their oil. They are making
some now, but trying to ramp up to sizable production. They have a pump
somewhere but
: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Still, I love the fact that one mention of WVO/biofuel and there
are those who would pay three times what I
:
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
A buddy of mine is on the board of a little local startup company that
wants to make bio-d from WVO -- they are going around setting up
contracts with restaurants and such to get their oil. They are making
some now, but trying to ramp up to sizable production. They have
owner or manager does not care.
Tom
www.kegkits.com
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From: Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Received: 1/21/08 2:33 PM
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CC:
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
I mentioned before that I have a good supply of clean
contracts with
his own and now his fat is being stolen by the locals.
Tom
www.kegkits.com
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From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Received: 1/21/08 3:20 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
CC:
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
A buddy of mine
Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I had a construction dumpster delivered to a house last summer so I
could clean out the garage and basement. I didn't want to deal with
most of the useless old junk which had collected dust for over
fifty years. I was amazed to drive up and find a
? Hmmm... at the rate I drive that calculates to about
55.5 years.
From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:48:03 -0500
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
Timothy
Around Boston it is a Yankee tradition to go out picking on the night
before trash day. I am still using my neighbor's old stereo in the
garage...
Here in Houston the guest workers snag ANYTHING.
--R
Allan Streib wrote:
Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I had a construction
: [MBZ] '82 300D
Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I had a construction dumpster delivered to a house last summer so I
could clean out the garage and basement. I didn't want to deal with
most of the useless old junk which had collected dust for over
fifty years. I was amazed to drive up
Mercedes has been writing 7 year notes for years and they will go that
long on a certified used car or a car that has come off lease. Tag the 7
years behind a 5 year lease and you come up with a 12 year finance
program.
Vanity has its price.
Tom
Yes it does. Mercedes has the law of
mercedes@okiebenz.com
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:53:52 -0500
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I had a construction dumpster delivered to a house last summer so I
could clean out the garage and basement
@okiebenz.com
CC:
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
Three decades ago I was processing checks in accounting at a chain of
hotels. I'd see Carolina By-Products and these small checks for $32.00
every quarter. Out of curiousity I discovered that the small company's
collections were sold to a company in Norcross, GA
, to get the good stuff.
We used to call it junking.
Tom
www.kegkits.com
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From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Received: 1/21/08 4:00 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
CC:
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
Around Boston it is a Yankee tradition to go out
Timothy Robinson wrote:
However, you place an ad free for the taking and people figure you're
trying to pawn off your junk on them. If you place an ad for anything you
just about have to affix a small asking price so people think it's of value.
I don't think that much of value goes unclaimed
]
Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:06:45 -0600
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
A number of years ago, some political campaign workers were charged with
trasspassing. They were dumpster diving and gathering information
On Jan 21, 2008 3:00 PM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Huntsville, AL has announced a program where they are asking local
restaruants to donate their waste oil to the city so that they can turn
the oil into bio-diesel for their own use. If
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
CC:
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
Hey, as I said, I was pleased not to have to pay for the weight. I
wouldn't
have rented the dumpster to begin with if I could have gotten response
in
trying to give the stuff away.
I guess that goes to prove
the cars with me.
From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:30:00 -0600
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
We cleaned out the garage last fall - it was 10 years over due and was a
full 2
Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
So that means the rendering facilities are now operating under a
Government Mandate to pick up the used grease, filter and render it
into a usable fuel type of oil or biodiesel and then deliver it to
the Bus yards to be pumped, and obviously with the
On Jan 21, 2008 5:00 PM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
So that means the rendering facilities are now operating under a
Government Mandate to pick up the used grease, filter and render it
into a usable fuel type of oil or biodiesel and then
Ed Booher wrote:
Ethanol basically comes from corn and soybeans I think and that's it.
Hadn't heard of soy ethanol, thought soy was for bioD.
I get the idea that corn and soy are used mainly by virtual government
decree, which gets in the way of actual solutions to the problem.
Ethanol can be
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PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net
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From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 8:54 AM
Subject: [MBZ] '82 300D
Went
The owner is asking $3000. I'm planning to offer $1500 as its in about the
same condition as my 240D was and thats what I paid for it...
I was thinkin' $1000.
Good luck!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new
Around here the law is that once stuff is put on the roadside it is the
property of the local council because they own the strip of land between
our property and the road (well I guess they own the road as well) but
the council turns a blind eye to scavengers because it reduces the
amount of
Actually, the government (in this case) is reacting to the soy and
corn lobbies. They are using the corn for ethanol, and the soy for
BioD. They are also starting to use switch grass for ethanol, but
can't get past the spy lobby to use the superior canola for BioD.
On Jan 21, 2008 5:10 PM, Mitch
Haha, nice slip. The spy lobby. That's accurate! :)
Luther
On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:29:50 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Actually, the government (in this case) is reacting to the soy and
corn lobbies. They are using the corn for ethanol, and the soy for
BioD. They are also starting
. If they do, they might be nice to have in the future.
Randy
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 10:16 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
On Jan 21, 2008 7:50 AM, Kaleb
. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:50:38 -0600
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
Actually, now that I think about it more, it sounds more like a $500
car, at least to me
@okiebenz.com
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:53:52 -0500
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I had a construction dumpster delivered to a house last summer so I
could clean out the garage and basement. I didn't want
We have a woman who drives a 5 series BMW around early
on trash days. She drives by, checks out the piles,
and if something looks interesting, gets out, pokes
around with a stick, then loads it up in her car.
A couple of years ago there was a hispanic guy with a
beat up old step van who would
hmmm, really looks more like a $300 car
Luther wrote:
Ok, fine. It's a $450 car
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic,
91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro,
84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D,
You've never ridden in a Prius have you?
Not a clown car. Roomier than a 300D.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:48:03 -0500
From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
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time so maybe
this one will work out.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:35:14 -0800
From: Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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will take care of
themselves.
From: LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:52:19 -0800 (PST)
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
We have a woman who drives a 5 series BMW
First, thanks again to all the commented on this problem, lots of valuable
insight.
Bottom line, it is running fine now. I opened up the thermostat housing, the
radiator plug, the plug to the engine block, hoses to and from the heator core
and removed the resevoir cap and ran gallons and
On Apr 10, 2006, at 10:47 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
First, thanks again to all the commented on this problem, lots of
valuable insight.
Bottom line, it is running fine now. I opened up the thermostat
housing, the radiator plug, the plug to the engine block, hoses to
and from the
Johnny B. said:
Have you considered checking to see if the thermostat has junk in it
or it's stuck from a reaction to the acid flush? Are your belts tight?
I will look into that. I should mention that when I replaced the radiator
hoses, rubber right ? They had a layer of rust in there. I
: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 8:14 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 82 300D-T running hot after acid flush
Johnny B. said:
Have you considered checking to see if the thermostat has junk in it
or it's stuck from a reaction to the acid flush? Are your belts tight?
I will look into that. I
On Apr 5, 2006, at 9:14 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Johnny B. said:
Have you considered checking to see if the thermostat has junk in it
or it's stuck from a reaction to the acid flush? Are your belts
tight?
I will look into that. I should mention that when I replaced the
radiator
I will look into that. I should mention that when I replaced the radiator
hoses, rubber right ? They had a layer of rust in there. I think there is
a ton of rust in this engine. What is the routine for getting rid of all
of this ? Is one acid flush typically enough ? What about using a
I will look into that. I should mention that when I replaced the
radiator hoses, rubber right ? They had a layer of rust in there. I
think there is a ton of rust in this engine. What is the routine for
getting rid of all of this ? Is one acid flush typically enough ?
What about using a
Hello All,
I recently did an acid flush and the car was running fine until a few days
after the flush. The car now is running hotter than *before* the flush. By
that I mean getting to up over 100, which it has never done before on such
short trips. Prior to this if I would drive it very hard
]
Subject: [MBZ] 82 300D-T running hot after acid flush
Hello All,
I recently did an acid flush and the car was running fine until a few
days after the flush. The car now is running hotter than *before* the
flush. By that I mean getting to up over 100, which it has never done
before on such short
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 6:51 AM
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Subject: [MBZ] 82 300D-T running hot after acid flush
Hello All,
I recently did an acid flush and the car was running fine until a few
days after the flush. The car now is running hotter than
I recently did an acid flush and the car was running fine until a few
days after the flush. The car now is running hotter than *before* the
flush.
Cooling systems are difficult to diagnose. You need a thermometer, I
use the infrared contact-less type. First make sure the gauge is right.
(It
All that said, I'd start with the thermostat! You did remember to
put it back in after the flush, right? Is it in correctly?
Oh, and getting the air bubble out of the head can be tricky.
I backfill the block through the upper radiator hose. Makes
a big difference.
-- Jim
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey
Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 9:34 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 82 300D-T running hot after acid flush
All that said, I'd start with the thermostat! You did remember to
put it back in after the flush, right? Is it in correctly
Thanks to all who responded! To answer a few questions:
Dimitri asked if I had re-checked the coolant level. Yes I did. It was a few
days after the flush that this overheating happened and in that time I added
enough to top off. It was fine for a few days afterwards and then started
acting
. The other thing I should mention is that I am using water for coolant
right now as I track down MB Coolant. Not sure if that would explain my
problem. Seems unlikely since it was working fine.
Um, I think you found the problem - water can not cool an engine by itself -
you need a 50/50
need good airflow through rad
condenser fins, AND there cannot be a cool spot in the radiator
directly ahead of the clutch.
:)
+dm
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Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2006 07:33:52 -0700
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 82 300D-T running hot after acid flush
All that said, I'd start
Um, I think you found the problem - water can not cool an engine by
itself -
you need a 50/50 blend of antifreeze / water.
Water is an excellent coolant, even better than a glycol mix. It has
other problems however, such as corrosion, freezability, and it can boil
too easily under high heat
checking the actual temperature of the head. I am thinking I should
just change the sensor.
Why potentially waste money? Check the temperature first, and replace
the sender if it's wrong.
Tom Potter said the rust will form a mild abrasive destroying pump
seals this sounds like what might
)
--
Date: Tue, 04 Apr 2006 11:04:12 -0400
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 82 300D-T running hot after acid flush
New Question:
I guess the sensor is located on the top of the motor very near
the thermostat housing with one wire attached ?
Tom Potter mentioned that I might have a blocked u tube between head and water
pump. I will look into that before I start ordering parts.
The fact that my water pump is very rusty really sticks out since everything
else is oily. That point is hard for me to get around. And that the coolant
Many times an attempted flush will cause plugging in the radiator because of
loose stuff, its a delayed reaction.
My procedure it to remove the radiator, flush everything I can, forward and
reverse with a hose, including the removed radiator. When it all looks
clear, put it back together and do
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Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 12:35 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 82 300D-T running hot after acid flush
Tom Potter mentioned that I might have a blocked u tube between head and
water pump. I will look into that before I start ordering parts.
The fact that my water pump is very rusty really
Marshall Wrote:
The most usual cause of what you describe is a BIG air bubble in the
cooling system. Did you have the heater heat on full when filling the
system? Did you finally fill the system thru the top radiator hose? That
allows air to be expelled when nothing else works.
I did not do
On Apr 4, 2006, at 4:21 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
1. checking the weep hole on the water pump and the sound of the
water pump and
2. Checking that the small tube that sends coolant to the head is
clear.
I think I will also check the connection of the temp sensor.
Thanks to everyone
WDBAB33A0CB003069
Thanks.
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Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix)
'82 300CD (Slate grey, black MBTex, WVO/D mix)
Vehicle Snapshot
Vehicle 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300D-T
VIN WDBAB33A0CB003069
Body Style 4 Door Sedan
Country of Manufacture Germany
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Vehicle Description WDBAB33A0CB003069
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Can you send the location of the title changes? Tnx,
On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 11:16:19 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Vehicle Snapshot
Vehicle 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300D-T
VIN WDBAB33A0CB003069
Body Style 4 Door Sedan
Country of Manufacture Germany
Vehicle History
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