My problem is getting a big enough block of time where I don't need a
vehicle. It is tempting to buy a $500 beater to drive around while I
work on the MB.
Between my wife's honey-dos and the kids' sporting events, my weekends
aren't really my own these days.
I've seen pictures of other evap
worst fear is I'd break something getting it apart, and then have to
wait a week or two to get the parts to get it back together.
And that's where Shoe Goo comes in!
-- Jim
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'Copied this photo from mercedesshop.
'Don't know if I can stand the trauma of knowing that somebody else has
done/is doing this to my car. I may have to do it myself - 'just need to be
patient.
Wilton
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Did I mention I'd also have to make sure my wife didn't see the work
in progress? She'd have a major fit and be convinced I'd ruined the
car. Of course, she doesn't have to drive it all summer either. If she
did, she'd probably agree it's ruined now!
Gary Thompson
1995 E320
On 5/7/08, Wilton
My problem is getting a big enough block of time where I don't need a
vehicle. It is tempting to buy a $500 beater to drive around while I
work on the MB.
Best of both: a $500 beater MB. Or are those all gone now?
I've bought six in that territory, all diesels. [EMAIL PROTECTED], $350,
$400,
Wilton Strickland wrote:
'Don't know if I can stand the trauma of knowing that somebody else has
done/is doing this to my car.
It's your showroom perfect car. To them it's just another 20 year old heap
they have to do a hateful job on.
What about those two part sealants that supposedly epoxy
Here we go:
http://www.imcool.com/articles/aircondition/ac_sealants_p2.php
John Keilly, of Keilly's Automotive, Bradenton, FL has been using the
Keep-It-Kool sealant for over a year and has yet to find a small leak that
can't be fixed. A small leak is where the system will still hold a 29
own albatross. I've got 2 motorcycles disassembled
in my garage right now, not to mention the 1965 Snapper RER.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 06:32:50 -0700
From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 cooling (A/C) system
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
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I've tried the Cliplight Super Seal Pro. Works OK for small pinholes.
Unfortunately, given enough time, the seams in the MB evaporator will
fail, causing long ugly cracks. There's no sealant I know of that will
work for long. Kinda like trying to stop a windshied crack from
running all the way
I though that was the one that was blood, sweat and tears.
Manfred
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 16:45:53 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Foo, just plan on a long weekend of work and swap that puppy out.
Change all the servos too -- and you will have a new AC system!
I have another car (91 350SDL) and PLENTY of time. I'm leaning strongly
toward doing the swap myself.
Wilton
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Wilton, go here for a good heads up on a 123, even though I know you have a
124, http://www.mercedesshop.com/Wikka/W123Evaporator. It could be that
someone has recorded a 124, don't know.
Before you pick up a tool, pick up a camera EACH AND EVERY TIME and use it
in the area of current work. Use
On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 11:47 AM, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Get four colors of dog toe nail polish, it's very fast drying with bright
colors. Use a dot or two on each side of diconnects and for position
indicators.
Now THAT is a great tip!
This list never ceases to amaze me.
It's a very long job, but there are only a couple places where you
can do serious damage -- the bar that holds the switches above the
climate control is a pain to get in and out, and it's gotten brittle
by now. Can be solvent welded, but that takes a couple of days extra.
When taking the
'Just put 2 12 oz. cans of R-12 in my otherwise near-showroom '87 300D (108
kmi).
Stealer estimate to RR evaporator = $3100; indie estimate = $1900 -
$2400!
I need to borrow somebody's glycerin pills.
Yea, I know, Kaleb'll give me $500 for it.
Wilton
Heck, I'll give ya $3k for it.
Wilton Strickland wrote:
'Just put 2 12 oz. cans of R-12 in my otherwise near-showroom '87 300D (108
kmi).
Stealer estimate to RR evaporator = $3100; indie estimate = $1900 -
$2400!
I need to borrow somebody's glycerin pills.
Yea, I know, Kaleb'll
$3k? I'm thinkin', I'm thinkin.'
Wilton
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Foo, just plan on a long weekend of work and swap that puppy out. Change all
the servos too -- and you will have a new AC system!
It's quite fiddly, but nothing that requires an advanced degree. Be careful
not to break the switch bar above the pushbutton unit, and don't pinch the
wires
Peter Frederick wrote:
Foo, just plan on a long weekend of work and swap that puppy out.
Good point. Didn't Wilton recently finish a beautiful grandfather clock?
As long as he can hold the shakes at bay, it might be feasible. If not,
K'leb will give him $500 for the pieces.
--swap the puppy out--
For most of my adult life, I wouldn't have hesitated an instant to tackle
the evaporator swap, and I still may do it. 'Gotta think about it, study,
plan, etc. I've always thought that, if I could have a jet engine and other
assorted aircraft (B-47) parts lying
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