Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD

2023-09-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What does "normal wear and tear" mean after 40 years in Phoenix? On Sat, Sep 30, 2023 at 10:25 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That would be a nice change. > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Sep 30, 2023, at 7:22 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD

2023-09-30 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
That would be a nice change. Sent from my iPad > On Sep 30, 2023, at 7:22 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > How about serious sellers only > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 30, 2023, at 9:06 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD

2023-09-30 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
How about serious sellers only Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 30, 2023, at 9:06 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/buckeye-1983-mercedes-300sd/7671511679.html > > A few more pictures and a better description would be nice. > > AZBob > > Sent

[MBZ] 1983 300SD

2023-09-30 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/buckeye-1983-mercedes-300sd/7671511679.html A few more pictures and a better description would be nice. AZBob Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD - 65,000 miles - $13,500

2023-06-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That's like ordering a triple scoop cone of Haagen Dazs ice creem cone - all vanilla. On Fri, Jun 23, 2023 at 2:13 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Probably should be on BaT with price ambitions like that. Looks to be in > quite nice condition. > > Nice looking old

[MBZ] 1983 300SD - 65,000 miles - $13,500

2023-06-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Probably should be on BaT with price ambitions like that. Looks to be in quite nice condition. Nice looking old Wagoneer (?) in the background too. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/mount-prospect-1983-mercedes-benz-300/7635683249.html ___

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD $5595

2021-07-28 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
I can take a look if you want. Let me know. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: July 28, 2021 2:53 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD $5595 I meant Michigan City, Indiana. It's in the northwest corner

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD $5595

2021-07-28 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Rick is in the neighborhood if it’s Michigan City. -D Sent from my iPad > On Jul 28, 2021, at 4:29 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m about 3 hours from there. > > Michael E. Esh > > >> On Jul 28, 2021, at 3:53 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I meant

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD $5595

2021-07-28 Thread Michael Esh via Mercedes
I’m about 3 hours from there. Michael E. Esh > On Jul 28, 2021, at 3:53 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I meant Michigan City, Indiana. It's in the northwest corner of Indiana > about 45 minutes from Midway Airport. > >> On Wed, Jul 28, 2021, 3:49 PM Allan Streib via

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD $5595

2021-07-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Not written on the windshield and the doors were locked. Mitch On 2021-07-28 15:34, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Miles? Love the color. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD $5595

2021-07-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I meant Michigan City, Indiana. It's in the northwest corner of Indiana about 45 minutes from Midway Airport. On Wed, Jul 28, 2021, 3:49 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not sure where that is, and Google can't find it either. If it's near > Michigan state line,

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD $5595

2021-07-28 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Not sure where that is, and Google can't find it either. If it's near Michigan state line, that's several hours away from me unfortunately. On Wed, Jul 28, 2021, at 3:39 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > There's a Mercedes dealer in Kalamazoo that serviced a 2015 E250 BlueTEC > sedan

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD $5595

2021-07-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
There's a Mercedes dealer in Kalamazoo that serviced a 2015 E250 BlueTEC sedan that I'm interested in. Unfortunately, that car is being sold by an independent dealer in West Michigan, Indiana. Does anybody live within shouting distance of West Michigan? On Wed, Jul 28, 2021, 3:35 PM dan

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD $5595

2021-07-28 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Miles? Love the color. -D Sent from my iPad > On Jul 28, 2021, at 3:01 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Decent looking car, but maybe a little steep. > Parked in front of a friend's shop, the number on the windshield is the > shop's phone number. > > RF door scratched, rear

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD just wouldn't start one day

2020-08-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I am betting on something as simple as the glow plug relay or gp fuse. On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 10:32 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Or fuel filters or glow plugs/relay/fuse. There’s not much to keep it > from starting if it cranks even if the valves are

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD just wouldn't start one day

2020-08-25 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Or fuel filters or glow plugs/relay/fuse. There’s not much to keep it from starting if it cranks even if the valves are misadjusted $800 at most then take it home and check those things and fire it up. Drive it or flip it. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 25, 2020, at 10:27 AM, Allan Streib

[MBZ] 1983 300SD just wouldn't start one day

2020-08-25 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Valve clearances tight? https://tippecanoe.craigslist.org/cto/d/west-lafayette-1983-mercedes-300sd-turbo/7178214887.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD Turbodiesel W126

2019-02-05 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
I like it. Looks much like my SD would had it led a less frantic life. If all the systems check out, the price is on the higher side. That would sell in a heartbeat up PNW. clay monroe > I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for what I'm > looking for didn't fall

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD Turbodiesel W126

2019-02-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Nice. I had an 82 just like this I put over 200k on. With only 141k on the clock it’s hardly broke in. Wonderful highway cruisers, like sitting on your living room couch. Be a great commuter. Go for it! -D > On Feb 2, 2019, at 11:35 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Okay boys,

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD in Kansas City

2017-05-24 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I would ask for more pictures of the interior so you can judge how bad it really is. In the pictures of the back of the car, I can see the top of the rear seat looks like it is falling apart. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, May 24, 2017 at 10:51 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD in Kansas City

2017-05-24 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
The operative word is "was" Add $2500 for the interior Add $3500 for repainting and he should pay you to take it. Craig via Mercedes May 24, 2017 at 9:27 PM On Wed, 24 May 2017 20:26:13 -0600 Craig via Mercedes He also said for a car 40 years old (34, actually)

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD in Kansas City

2017-05-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
If the transmission came from Sun Valley, that does lead credence to the claim that he's an enthusiast. But, then again, Ray bought a 1980s diesel Benz from an enthusiast in Florida, and he's had all sorts of trouble trying to get home to Michigan in it... Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD in Kansas City

2017-05-24 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 24 May 2017 20:26:13 -0600 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/6078399208.html > > - He said that to make it perfect, one would want to redo the interior > (which would cost him $2400, which he didn't feel was worth it to him) >

[MBZ] 1983 300SD in Kansas City

2017-05-24 Thread Craig via Mercedes
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/6078399208.html I posted this earlier, but called the owner just now. He wasn't very talkative and I didn't know what all to ask him beyond, "You have had it less than a year; why are you selling it now," and "What would it take to make it perfect?", "What

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD, She's Gone

2009-08-12 Thread Benz Hogs
What's the catch for $1000? Mitch Haley wrote: kevin kraly wrote: I'm thinkin' something a bit newer next time, possibly a 1986-7 300SDL or a 1990-93 300D 2.5. Of course, I wouldn't turn down a nice '82-85 300TDt or 300CDt. You can have my '92 2.5 turbo for $1000. Mitch. -- Luther

[MBZ] 1983 300SD, She's Gone

2009-08-11 Thread kevin kraly
She just pulled away a few minutes ago, and I already miss her! I'll be able to pay some bills with the proceeds, and Ursula will get driven rather than sitting around most of the time. This won't be my last Mercedes Diesel, so I'll still be hangin' around the list. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR,

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD, She's Gone

2009-08-11 Thread WILTON
Kaleb may be able to make you a deal on one if you start hurting too badly. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: kevin kraly kr...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:48 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1983 300SD, She's Gone She

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD, She's Gone

2009-08-11 Thread Mitch Haley
kevin kraly wrote: I'm thinkin' something a bit newer next time, possibly a 1986-7 300SDL or a 1990-93 300D 2.5. Of course, I wouldn't turn down a nice '82-85 300TDt or 300CDt. You can have my '92 2.5 turbo for $1000. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD, She's Gone

2009-08-11 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 4:17 PM, Mitch Haleym...@voyager.net wrote: kevin kraly wrote: I'm thinkin' something a bit newer next time, possibly a 1986-7 300SDL or a 1990-93 300D 2.5.  Of course, I wouldn't turn down a nice '82-85 300TDt or 300CDt. You can have my '92 2.5 turbo for $1000.

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD, She's Gone

2009-08-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
Would you settle for a slightly dinged silver 300E? On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 6:00 PM, kevin kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: I'm thinkin' something a bit newer next time, possibly a 1986-7 300SDL or a 1990-93 300D 2.5. Of course, I wouldn't turn down a nice '82-85 300TDt or 300CDt. Kevin in

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD, She's Gone

2009-08-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 4:17 PM, Mitch Haleym...@voyager.net wrote: kevin kraly wrote: I'm thinkin' something a bit newer next time, possibly a 1986-7 300SDL or a 1990-93 300D 2.5. Of course, I wouldn't turn down a nice '82-85 300TDt or 300CDt. You can have my '92 2.5

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD, She's Gone

2009-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
You know what, I might be up in Wisconsin in the near future, that would get me somewhat closer. Mitch Haley wrote: kevin kraly wrote: I'm thinkin' something a bit newer next time, possibly a 1986-7 300SDL or a 1990-93 300D 2.5. Of course, I wouldn't turn down a nice '82-85 300TDt or

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD, She's Gone

2009-08-11 Thread andrew strasfogel
What's your budget? I have two and probably need only one... On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 7:00 PM, kevin kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: I'm thinkin' something a bit newer next time, possibly a 1986-7 300SDL or a 1990-93 300D 2.5. Of course, I wouldn't turn down a nice '82-85 300TDt or 300CDt.

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD, She's Gone

2009-08-11 Thread kevin kraly
I'm going to have to save for quite a while, but it will probably be $4500to $5K at least if I want most everything on the car to work (paying up front). My 'SD had the bad AC, door lock pump and radio, but the body and interior were nice. It could have been a $2500 car with the above issues

[MBZ] 1983 300SD Becker radio plug and play?

2009-07-23 Thread kevin kraly
I'm going to be in the market for a good, used original Becker Grand Prix radio for my '83 300sD. Does it have a wire harness that plugs directly into the radio with no wiring needed? I need some tuneage! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula -- next part --

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD radio fuse

2009-07-02 Thread Jim Cathey
Are these [radio antenna] run by the same fuse? Yes and no. But if the radio doesn't come on the antenna will not move either, so there's no surprise there. Is it a factory Becker? Aftermarket radios can have an inline fuse tucked in behind the radio. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD radio fuse

2009-07-02 Thread Jim Cathey
Are these [radio antenna] run by the same fuse? And, I suppose I could actually answer your question. I went out and looked at the 1990 560 SEL, and its antenna fuse is labeled as #15, the radio is #18. (#19 is the right-hand fuse in the forward row, and they count down from there as you go

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD radio fuse

2009-07-02 Thread WILTON
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 12:44 AM Subject: [MBZ] 1983 300SD radio fuse It's time to get my 300SD prepped to sell it, and it simply has to have a working radio. Right now, the radio doesn't come on, and the power antenna motor isn't working either

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD radio fuse

2009-07-02 Thread kevin kraly
Thanks, Jim. I'll check it out. I do believe that it's a factory Becker, but I'll have to check that too. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD radio fuse

2009-07-02 Thread WILTON
- From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 10:39 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD radio fuse Fuse box is likely same place mine is (91 350SDL) - under left rear corner of hood; directly in front of driver. Likely fuse

[MBZ] 1983 300SD radio fuse

2009-07-01 Thread kevin kraly
It's time to get my 300SD prepped to sell it, and it simply has to have a working radio. Right now, the radio doesn't come on, and the power antenna motor isn't working either. My questions are: Are these run by the same fuse? Can anyone give me the exact location in the fuse box for the

[MBZ] 1983 300SD non-working windows or radio

2009-05-14 Thread kevin kraly
It appears that my dad did something to old Ursula. Her radio wasn't working, so he thought that he would dive in and find out what was going on. Now, not only does the radio STILL not work, none of the windows work either! He changed the radio fuse which didn't fix the problem. He had the

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD non-working windows or radio

2009-05-14 Thread Jim Cathey
He had the key on for over an hour (doing what I don't know), and he noticed that a relay had burned up under the hood. Could be worse. I did that on the 380SL, and the thing that burned up under the hood turned out to be the ignition module. Fortunately there was a same-vintage sedan in the

[MBZ] 1983 300SD Shifting problem FINALLY SOLVED!!!!!!

2009-04-18 Thread kevin kraly
I posted a message over a year ago about my 300SD's shifting habits. Just to refresh everyone's memory, here it is: Here's a question I'm sure someone could answer or at least point me in the right direction. This wonderful 300sD of mine has been shifting abnormally since I've owned the

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD Shifting problem FINALLY SOLVED!!!!!!

2009-04-18 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:12:14 -0700 kevin kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: We drove it over 20 miles today around town, and it did wonderfully! Congratulations! It's encouraging when something finally gets fixed right. (Now if I could just get a new computer I built to stop having the error,

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD tranny control cable questions

2008-05-12 Thread Kevin Kraly
Darn, I was afraid of that! I think I'm going to try to do it the Catheyesque way and get the broken piece cut apart, taken off the cable and get the 2 or 3 inches of threads that are still left to go into the adjuster. I need some good luck! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD tranny control cable questions

2008-05-12 Thread Steve MacSween
And when/if you do so, do NOT CUT OFF the old cable until you have the pan off and have verified that you have the correct replacement. There are at least two styles of connector at the end inside the transmission, and they don't interchange. As the shop that did mine found out at 2 p.m. on

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD tranny control cable questions

2008-05-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
try jb weld Kevin Kraly wrote: Darn, I was afraid of that! I think I'm going to try to do it the Catheyesque way and get the broken piece cut apart, taken off the cable and get the 2 or 3 inches of threads that are still left to go into the adjuster. I need some good luck! Kevin in

[MBZ] 1983 300SD tranny control cable questions

2008-05-11 Thread Kevin Kraly
Well, I finally got a chance to feel around under the hood of the 300SD the other day and found the tranny control cable (passenger's side of throttle linkage arrangement). While turning the housing adjustment inward to loosen the cable as some suggested, I think I broke the end that threads

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD tranny control cable questions

2008-05-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
You are probably going to need a new cable. You have to pull the pan and unhook the other end there. Kevin Kraly wrote: Well, I finally got a chance to feel around under the hood of the 300SD the other day and found the tranny control cable (passenger's side of throttle linkage

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD Shifting questions

2008-03-06 Thread Kevin Kraly
Thanks, Jim. That's what I thought, and the throttle linkage setup sounds like the most sensible place to start. I think that this tranny (722.3xx?) also has a control cable for shift timing. Now that spring is on its way, it'll be much more pleasant to crawl under there and see what's up.

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD Shifting questions

2008-03-06 Thread Rich Thomas
The boy's SD was running and shifting weirdly, turned out to be the hose from the back of the manifold to the ALDA was goobered up. Might want to check on that just to see if the ALDA is getting a proper boost signal, which affects the transmission signal in some fashion. Anyway, cleaning

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD Shifting questions

2008-03-06 Thread Jim Cathey
Thanks, Jim. That's what I thought, and the throttle linkage setup sounds like the most sensible place to start. I think that this tranny (722.3xx?) also has a control cable for shift timing. Now that spring is on its way, it'll be much more pleasant to crawl under there and see

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD Shifting questions

2008-03-06 Thread Jim Cathey
to check on that just to see if the ALDA is getting a proper boost signal, which affects the transmission signal in some fashion. Indirectly. The tranny linkage is set for the expected amount of torque versus throttle position, and with a bad ALDA system you end up stepping on it more than you

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD Shifting questions

2008-03-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
the control pressure cable is adjusted too tight Kevin Kraly wrote: Here's a question I'm sure someone could answer or at least point me in the right direction. This wonderful 300sD of mine has been shifting abnormally since I've owned the car. The 1-2 shift doesn't happen until about

[MBZ] 1983 300SD Shifting questions

2008-03-06 Thread David Bruckmann
Not to split hairs, but your '78 300CD didn't have a vacuum modulator. Non-turbo diesels up to 1979 used a control rod instead. Having had three cars with the control rods and one with vacuum, I can tell you that I prefer the control rod for adjustability. That having been said, the rod

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD Shifting questions

2008-03-06 Thread E M
All the recent talk of auto transmissions. I must admit, I know very little about them. Do any of the vacuum issues apply to the transmissions used in the W124 gassers? Anyone care to give me a quick rundown on how they shift? Thanks Ed 300E On 06/03/2008, David Bruckmann [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD Shifting questions

2008-03-06 Thread jfreezn
under there and see what's up. -Original Message- From: Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 2:03 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD Shifting questions Thanks, Jim. That's what I thought, and the throttle linkage setup

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD Shifting questions

2008-03-06 Thread Kevin Kraly
your '78 300CD didn't have a vacuum modulator. Actually, it did. The PO had the engine and transmission replaced with one from a newer car. It also had the benefit of pencil plugs. I know what you mean regarding the adjustability of the control rod vs the vacuum modulation. My second old

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD Shifting questions

2008-03-06 Thread LarryT
://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: David Bruckmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 11:12 AM Subject: [MBZ] 1983 300SD Shifting questions Not to split hairs, but your '78 300CD didn't have a vacuum

[MBZ] 1983 300SD Shifting questions

2008-03-05 Thread Kevin Kraly
Here's a question I'm sure someone could answer or at least point me in the right direction. This wonderful 300sD of mine has been shifting abnormally since I've owned the car. The 1-2 shift doesn't happen until about 2200RPM but will wait until 3500 RPM at 90% throttle or better. When

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD Shifting questions

2008-03-05 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Kevin, I think you answered your own question Check the vacuum lines for leaks as well as at the shift modulator! Hope this helps... Chuck Phoenix AZ On Mar 5, 2008, at 9:27 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote: Here's a question I'm sure someone could answer or at least point me in the right

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD Shifting questions

2008-03-05 Thread Jim Cathey
The 1-2 shift doesn't happen until about 2200RPM but will wait until 3500 RPM at 90% throttle or better. When driving with a light foot (2200RPM engagement), 2nd gear comes in VERY HARD, but it's better at full throttle. 2-3 seems relatively normal, but the3-4 shift occurs either at near

[MBZ] 1983 300SD observations

2007-10-26 Thread Kevin Kraly
Well, I was finally able to pick the 300SD up from the shop today! It sure does idle smoother than ever although not as smooth as it could be after I adjust the valves and do a Diesel Purge. It sure is nice without the squeaking in the front end, and Dad says that the steering feels freer,

[MBZ] 1983 300SD radiator revisited

2007-10-09 Thread Kevin Kraly
I thought I'd check with the shop to see how much it would be for the radiator and installation. $590, no kidding! $447 for the rad itself, $128 for labor and $15 for coolant. I think I'm gonna buy one from Rusty for $269.37 and do it myself! The savings would buy more than enough beers to

[MBZ] 1983 300SD vacuum shutoff issue

2007-07-18 Thread Kevin Kraly
Well, it's happened to me! Pops decided to check the fluids yesterday in my 300SD, and now, it won't shut off with the key. He mentioned that he had dropped the brake fluid can either before or after he topped it off, and I'm guessing that this is what knocked a line off somewhere around the

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD vacuum shutoff issue

2007-07-18 Thread John Freer
Just to the left of the oil filter is a yellow line that gets knocked about quite often when playing in that area. John On 7/18/07, Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, it's happened to me! Pops decided to check the fluids yesterday in my 300SD, and now, it won't shut off with the key.

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD continued

2006-03-26 Thread redghost
Jim has a fleet, and may in time decide to just open a used car lot, so that he can play with all the sorts of car he would like to get his hands on. At least that way, he can have a little cash and car flow On Thursday, March 23, 2006, at 07:51 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: SWMBA?? Or do you mean

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD continued

2006-03-23 Thread Jim Cathey
I would love to have the SDL. The amount of leg space out back is significant, even though I think it is only 2 more than the SD. Ended up with the POS SDL for the legroom. The extra 5.5 of wheelbase is all in the rear footwell, and is a pretty serious addition to legroom back there. About

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD continued

2006-03-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
SWMBA?? Or do you mean SWMBO? On 3/22/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would love to have the SDL. The amount of leg space out back is significant, even though I think it is only 2 more than the SD. Ended up with the POS SDL for the legroom. The extra 5.5 of wheelbase is

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD continued

2006-03-23 Thread Jim Cathey
SWMBA?? Or do you mean SWMBO? No, She Who Must Be Annoyed. It seems to be a compulsion with her, at least as regards myself! I haven't noticed much of a correlation with the A factor as regards my car habits, in spite of some of the associated verbiage. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD continued

2006-03-19 Thread kevin kraly
I decided to hold out for the SDL. I wanted a 'boat'. How much longer is the 300SDL than the SD? I've heard that there's a bunch more leg room in the SDL's rear seat area. However, the 603 aluminum heads scare me! Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD continued

2006-03-19 Thread Jeff Zedic
Don't be afraid of the heads!! My #14 is still going strong at 284kmi!! There's 6 inches of extra room in the SDL!! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD continued

2006-03-19 Thread OK Don
Same here - 292kmi on a #14 head. IIRC, Marshall was saying around 20% of the 603 heads were cracking, and I'm guessing that most of them have already done it if they're going to. The 603 engine in the 126 chassis is awesome!!! That 6 inches sure seems like more. Rear seat passengers really

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD continued

2006-03-19 Thread Desert Rat
I think the cracking has something to do with whether or not the engine had a Trap Oxidizer and how many times the engine overheated. On 3/18/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Same here - 292kmi on a #14 head. IIRC, Marshall was saying around 20% of the 603 heads were cracking, and I'm

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD continued

2006-03-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have 280K on mine. Jeff Zedic wrote: Don't be afraid of the heads!! My #14 is still going strong at 284kmi!! There's 6 inches of extra room in the SDL!! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD continued

2006-03-19 Thread redghost
I would love to have the SDL. The amount of leg space out back is significant, even though I think it is only 2 more than the SD. Ended up with the POS SDL for the legroom. On Saturday, March 18, 2006, at 06:04 PM, kevin kraly wrote: I decided to hold out for the SDL. I wanted a 'boat'.

[MBZ] 1983 300SD continued

2006-03-18 Thread kevin kraly
Hi, Jim. I did try pushing each button down every few seconds with no action from the ACC. The central locking must be inoperative, probably due to the moisture in the trunk. This car was boxed in by three other cars on the lot (not the position where a hot selling diesel Benz should be

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD continued

2006-03-18 Thread Jim Cathey
I did try pushing each button down every few seconds with no action from the ACC. The central locking must be inoperative, probably due to the moisture in the trunk. Fuses also can play into it! Did the clock run? Same fuse as the central locking system. I almost bought a well-maintained