Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE 4Matic challenges

2008-07-24 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/23/2008 10:47:57 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm looking for a dead EHA that I can cut into to see if I can figure out what makes them leak. Cheep! there are a couple E's at my local U pull. Half price on Wednesday. What is the EHA

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE 4Matic challenges

2008-07-24 Thread David Hemsley
2008 02:36:13 -0400 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE 4Matic challenges In a message dated 7/23/2008 10:47:57 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm looking for a dead EHA that I can cut into to see if I can figure out what makes them leak. Cheep

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE 4Matic challenges

2008-07-24 Thread David Hemsley
Jim, Thanks for the insight. I'll check to see if a friend of mine has one of these. Dave H... Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:50:54 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE 4Matic challenges From the EHA picture I posted it looks like it uses a Torx

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE 4Matic challenges

2008-07-24 Thread Jim Cathey
From the EHA picture I posted it looks like it uses a Torx screwdriver. Didn't you say you'd tried an Allen on yours? They don't fit so good into Torx. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/

[MBZ] 92 300TE 4Matic challenges

2008-07-23 Thread David Hemsley
Does anyone know what tool is required to remove and then replace an EHA Valve? Does anyone know of an instruction sheet (for dummires) covering the removal and replacement of this vehicle's auxiliary fans and condenser? I have the 124 Service Manual Cds but am not able to find what I need

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE 4Matic challenges

2008-07-23 Thread Jim Cathey
Does anyone know what tool is required to remove and then replace an EHA Valve? The KE-Jetronic one on the fuel distributor? I used a screwdriver on the SL. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE 4Matic challenges

2008-07-23 Thread David Hemsley
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE 4Matic challenges Does anyone know what tool is required to remove and then replace an EHA Valve? The KE-Jetronic one on the fuel distributor? I used a screwdriver on the SL. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE 4Matic challenges

2008-07-23 Thread Jim Cathey
On the 300TE it appears to be some type of an Allen wrench yet it is torqued so tightly that I have stripped three wrenches trying to remove the old unit. I'm looking for a dead EHA that I can cut into to see if I can figure out what makes them leak. Cheep! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE

2008-07-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
That doesnt seem like a very good deal Luther wrote: Well, it has most of it's interior removed, and the engine/tranny is removed Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: tell me about it Luther wrote: I've got a car you can buy for $500 Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you should

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE

2008-07-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE Good place for him to sleep when Regina is in one of her moods. On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 2:14 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, it has most of it's interior removed, and the engine/tranny is removed -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE

2008-07-02 Thread Luther
: [MBZ] 92 300TE Otherwise, you MAY be able to get Kaleb to give you his standard $500 for it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE

2008-07-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Jun 2008 20:18:58 -0400 Subject: Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE Otherwise, you MAY be able to get Kaleb to give you his standard $500 for it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE

2008-07-02 Thread Luther
Well, it has most of it's interior removed, and the engine/tranny is removed Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: tell me about it Luther wrote: I've got a car you can buy for $500 Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you should be honored for me to buy your car for $500

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE

2008-07-02 Thread Wonko the Sane
Good place for him to sleep when Regina is in one of her moods. On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 2:14 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, it has most of it's interior removed, and the engine/tranny is removed -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE

2008-07-02 Thread Robert Rentfro
Speaking of Regina.isn't about time for her to birth a youngun? Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 6:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE Good place for him

[MBZ] 92 300TE

2008-06-30 Thread David Hemsley
Hey Gang, Thinking abour sellng what used to be my Dad's 300TE 4matic. I am wondering if I can get a guestimate of what this vehicle might be worth. The 4Matic has never worked since I got it. Rear passenger window decided not to go up but rather down about one week ago. I took the

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE

2008-06-30 Thread Gary Hurst
these general sell so cheaply you now that you might want to keep it. maybe 1500 bucks as you describe it. On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 5:22 PM, David Hemsley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Gang, Thinking abour sellng what used to be my Dad's 300TE 4matic. I am wondering if I can get a

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE

2008-06-30 Thread dave walton
Sister-in-law got a 91 300TE 4Matic, 120k, white/camel, 3rd seat off eBay last year for $2000. California car - no rust, everything works. Cost $600 for DAS to ship it to Ohio. Wonderful car. I replaced the accumulators ($250 - Thanks Rusty) because the rear end was funky. It now has the best

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE

2008-06-30 Thread John Robbins
David Hemsley wrote: Approx. $6,000.00 worth of engine and suspension work maybe 500 miles ago Unless there is another car you have your sights on it is probably best to fix the problems that just cropped up and drive the car for a while yet. Otherwise you probably won't get back half of

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE

2008-06-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Where is it located? How much? Probably not worth much though with bad 4matic and ac David Hemsley wrote: Hey Gang, Thinking abour sellng what used to be my Dad's 300TE 4matic. I am wondering if I can get a guestimate of what this vehicle might be worth. The 4Matic has never

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE

2008-06-30 Thread David Hemsley
I think i will just keep it. Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:34:44 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE Where is it located? How much? Probably not worth much though with bad 4matic and ac David Hemsley wrote: Hey Gang,Thinking abour

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE

2008-06-30 Thread Wilton Strickland
Fix it, keep it and enjoy it. Wilton - Original Message - From: David Hemsley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 6:40 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE I think i will just keep it. Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:34:44 -0500

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE

2008-06-30 Thread David Hemsley
. But, as I see it put another 1,500/2,000 into it and it will then outlast me. :) Dave H... From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:36:44 -0400 Subject: Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE Fix it, keep it and enjoy it. Wilton - Original Message - From: David

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE

2008-06-30 Thread Wilton Strickland
Otherwise, you MAY be able to get Kaleb to give you his standard $500 for it. Wilton - Original Message - From: David Hemsley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 8:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE yep I think

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE

2008-06-30 Thread David Hemsley
Thanks but NO Thanks:) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:18:58 -0400 Subject: Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE Otherwise, you MAY be able to get Kaleb to give you his standard $500 for it. Wilton ___ http

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE

2008-06-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you should be honored for me to buy your car for $500 David Hemsley wrote: Thanks but NO Thanks:) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:18:58 -0400 Subject: Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE Otherwise, you MAY be able to get Kaleb to give you his standard

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE

2008-06-30 Thread OK Don
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha ! On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 8:18 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you should be honored for me to buy your car for $500 -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics.

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE

2008-06-30 Thread David Hemsley
As long as you think so Kaleb thats all that matters - at least to you thats all that matters :) Dave H... Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:18:24 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE you should be honored for me to buy your car for $500 David

[MBZ] 92 300TE and 1 93 300E

2008-05-05 Thread Dave H...
SUCCESS! Well at least partial. The 93 300E now has working headlight wipers. The raised dot on the US Headlight is a royal pain, though. Located and repaired a bad relay. Thanks for the guidance folks. Dave H... -- next part -- A non-text attachment was

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE 4Matic

2007-12-01 Thread Dave H...
Hopefully I will get to the Bucking 300E's fuel filter tomorrow. Thanks for the great product and price Rusty. :) Today's challenge: A 92 300TE 4Matic whose outside temp gauge has been out for months. While driving it back home today the outside temp gauge went from blank to 136 degrees

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE 4Matic

2007-12-01 Thread Peter Frederick
The temp sensor under the front bumper is shorted, most likely. Mine on the new 87 300D reads +10x or +110x all the time -- right side is black so I don't know what digit is showing, and this is a pain since it's in centigrade... Peter ___

Re: [MBZ] '92 300TE: Any concerns specific to the engine on these?

2006-05-23 Thread Zeitgeist
, and with the exception of a rear door speaker cover, it has taken all their abuse. Dave W - Original Message - From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '92 300TE: Any concerns specific to the engine

Re: [MBZ] '92 300TE: Any concerns specific to the engine on these?

2006-05-23 Thread Zeitgeist
, May 22, 2006 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '92 300TE: Any concerns specific to the engine on these? What sort of mileage do you see on extended highway trips? On 5/22/06, Dave Wakin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice car though and decent gas mileage (we get around 20) Casey Olympia, WA

[MBZ] '92 300TE: Any concerns specific to the engine on these?

2006-05-22 Thread Zeitgeist
Hey Volks, after two recent run-ins with other motorists/bicyclists which required timely application of my TD's ABS to save my bacon, I've decided it's time my wife had the same access to bacon-saving technology as me. So, I'm considering a '92 300TE w/125k as a suitable, if somewhat temporary

Re: [MBZ] '92 300TE: Any concerns specific to the engine on these?

2006-05-22 Thread Jim Cathey
I've decided it's time my wife had the same access to bacon-saving technology as me. So, I'm considering a '92 300TE w/125k as a SDL's have ABS. And aren't flaming death-traps. (Gasser.) -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] '92 300TE: Any concerns specific to the engine on these?

2006-05-22 Thread Zeitgeist
coughland yacht!/cough On 5/22/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SDL's have ABS. And aren't flaming death-traps. (Gasser.) Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler #22 (214k) '84 300D (212k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition

Re: [MBZ] '92 300TE: Any concerns specific to the engine on these?

2006-05-22 Thread Dave Wakin
] Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 11:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '92 300TE: Any concerns specific to the engine on these? coughland yacht!/cough On 5/22/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SDL's have ABS. And aren't flaming death-traps. (Gasser.) Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive

Re: [MBZ] '92 300TE: Any concerns specific to the engine on these?

2006-05-22 Thread Zeitgeist
What sort of mileage do you see on extended highway trips? On 5/22/06, Dave Wakin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice car though and decent gas mileage (we get around 20) Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler #22 (214k) '84 300D (212k) Gashuffer:

Re: [MBZ] '92 300TE: Any concerns specific to the engine on these?

2006-05-22 Thread Dave Wakin
] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '92 300TE: Any concerns specific to the engine on these? What sort of mileage do you see on extended highway trips? On 5/22/06, Dave Wakin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice car though and decent