Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
Good reminder-the one on my Forester has been out for months.
It went out on my Plymouth in 1990, almost 200,000 miles ago.
Been pulled over twice in that car, once for a blown low beam
bulb (a couple months before the license light went out)
and once during daylight
David Brodbeck wrote:
It was kind fo fun to look at that site and try to pick out which
pictures are real, and which are Photoshop.
I vote fake on the parachute/reptiles photo.
Tight skirt on motorcycle might have been real, but the bicycle
with the missing wheel gets a fake vote.
In my case, I replaced the damper screw (with the gold version) some years
ago. That seemed to helped some.
A couple years back, I noticed a significant improvement in the idle
smoothness after cleaning the injectors using those very-fine wires to ream
the center hole in the pintle.
Today, I
On Sun, 19 Mar 2006 16:04:46 -0600 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
But I REALLY want to get that car running!!!
http://pages.sbcglobal.net/danorris/450slc.htm
Really pretty engine!
Craig
How long do you crank the engine for each cyl check? The MB manual says 8
compression strokes, and I could count that on the gauge. Should I crank
longer?
On Sun, 19 Mar 2006 08:00:30 -0600, John Berryman
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Mar 18, 2006, at 9:12 PM, Luther Gulseth wrote:
Muchas gracias - just seeing if what I had was actually an MB part.
On 3/19/06, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sunil,
That first number appears to be an accessory part number, which
normally start with 'B' and have 8 digits following. Haven't seen one
with a BQ and 7 digits, but that
In neutral my '83 240D stick-shift has a typical amount of play in the
differential. When shifted into the first, second, and third gear the play
is much less and probably what could be expected after 155,000 miles. But
when I shift it into fourth there is more play and it seems like it
While looking at the photos of the SDL on eBay, I just realized that the
W124 300D looks amazingly similar to the W140 350SDL!
Obviously, the interior of the W140 is much more luxurious than the W124,
but the exterior photos really look similar - expecially when there are no
other objects
Speaking of EPC.Kaleb? EPC 123?
On Sun, 19 Mar 2006 11:58:40 -0600, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
how do i get the epc? also, let's say I'm staring at a Mercedes parts
box.
Where is the part number for the contents on the label?
Might it be BQ 6 91 0212 or 83637690-560?
Larry, there is no W140 350SDL...only a W126 300SDL. But, there is a
big differencve in interior room as compared to a W124.
On 3/19/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
While looking at the photos of the SDL on eBay, I just realized that the
W124 300D looks amazingly similar to the
You'd better quit your complaining or the rain will stop for another
several months...
On Sun, 19 Mar 2006 16:04:46 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What happens when I'm finally trying to insert the re-built engine
(working in the driveway) in the SLC?
The first significant
yea yea yea, its on my list. On another note, I got a visit from Tom today.
Luther Gulseth wrote:
Speaking of EPC.Kaleb? EPC 123?
On Sun, 19 Mar 2006 11:58:40 -0600, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
how do i get the epc? also, let's say I'm staring at a Mercedes parts
box.
Sounds like you might need to stick with the 240 in fear of a ticket.
On Sun, 19 Mar 2006 18:40:45 -0600, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
snip
Lots of fun to drive, although I am encountering great
difficulty keeping to the 35 mph speed limits in my town.
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
What items traded hands this time?
On Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:42:49 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
yea yea yea, its on my list. On another note, I got a visit from Tom
today.
Luther Gulseth wrote:
Speaking of EPC.Kaleb? EPC 123?
On Sun, 19 Mar 2006 11:58:40
archer wrote:
In neutral my '83 240D stick-shift has a typical amount of play in the
differential. When shifted into the first, second, and third gear the play
is much less and probably what could be expected after 155,000 miles. But
when I shift it into fourth there is more play and it
a couple of parts cars. He also bought my VW I just aquired.
Luther Gulseth wrote:
What items traded hands this time?
On Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:42:49 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
yea yea yea, its on my list. On another note, I got a visit from Tom
today.
Luther
Luther Gulseth wrote:
How long do you crank the engine for each cyl check? The MB manual says 8
compression strokes, and I could count that on the gauge. Should I crank
longer?
You can crank longer, but on a good engine (that should reach a plateau
after 8 strokes), it shouldn't make
Curt
Have you tried Gorilla Glue? It's nasty-have to wear rubber gloves to
protect skin-but seems to hold porous and non porous bonds alike. I get
it at my local hardware store. I haven't tried it on any automotive
applications yet.
Nice to hear your progress.
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto,
It wants to shift into 2nd at 30 mph unless you are really gentle on the
go-pedal.
On 3/19/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sounds like you might need to stick with the 240 in fear of a ticket.
On Sun, 19 Mar 2006 18:40:45 -0600, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
snip
Lots of
Gorgeous, simply gorgeous.
On Sun, 19 Mar 2006 17:07:29 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
A few more pictures of the project -
http://pages.sbcglobal.net/danorris/450slc.htm
The engine is partially in - still supported by the hoist - waiting
alignment with the mounts due to rain. What
Larry,
Thanks for raising this-I too have been trying to figure out my turbo on
the same model.(1990 300D 2.5t.) Such a jump from the 240D. My turbo
was worked on before I got it so I know it is working. I'd be
interested to hear what other owners have to say about when it kicks ins
and how to
Captial idea! I don't have any but its relatively available.
I was at the hardware store today buying of all things pants. Seems Aubuchon
(based in Westminster, MA just east of here) is now carrying a line of clothing
for people like me who are REALLY hard on clothes. I got some very nice
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1984-Mercedes-300D-Turbo-Diesel_W0QQitemZ4623707859QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76
In a message dated 3/19/2006 10:57:57 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Just a point of curiousity --
While cruising through the PDFs in the 124 Shop Manual on CD,
I came across a procedure for Knocking out and reinstalling steel ball of
main oil gallery
What does
I'm planning to go look at it, but first, I want to know if it's possible to
fix rather than rebuild the tranny. It is staying in 1st gear. Is this a
failure mode for that particular transmission? Here's the link to the ad.
http://portland.craigslist.org/car/143342384.html
Kevin in
I suspect that you might experiencing the difference between the
gears, and possibly the need for an ALDA adjustment.
My 300SLD was slow up to about 2500 RPM, then it kicked you back in
the seat. I added shims under the ALDA, and now it delivers a smooth
increase in power - more like you'd expect
Of course, that was a VW engine, NOT 117 that you've slaved over for
two years -
On 3/19/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Rain schmain...my buddy and I RR'd the engine in his '68 VW bus in
the parking lot of a Skipper's restaurant some years ago. Took us
less than a half hour. I
Could be something to do with that very rare 8 cyl turbo diesel engine
and bluish-brown iinterior...clearly a bargain at any price.
On 3/19/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Maybe just a fluid change to Mobile 1 ATF. Worked for my coupe that
slipped outta gear in 1st and 2nd under light to moderate throttle. Now
you can go full throttle from a dead stop and it won't slip. Cannot say
enough good things about Mobile 1.
Luther
On Sun, 19 Mar 2006 22:23:03
On 3/19/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
While looking at the photos of the SDL on eBay, I just realized that the
W124 300D looks amazingly similar to the W140 350SDL!
Obviously, the interior of the W140 is much more luxurious than the W124,
but the exterior photos really
We lose that youthful initiative as the years roll on, don't we? I
remember working until the wee hours of the morning on this silly
project or that, when I was younger. Now I can't keep my eyes open
after 10pm, no matter what. Of course, no kid could possibly imagine
slaving over a project for
How much Dave? I have TYC lights on my wagon. (Wanted to get Hellas or
Bosch, but the financial situation at the time wouldn't support it.)
...Kevin
87 300TD
Dave M. said:
Hi all,
I found a pair of new lenses floating around my shop that I don't
need. They are TYC brand, in original boxes,
Mitch Haley wrote:
David Brodbeck wrote:
It was kind fo fun to look at that site and try to pick out which
pictures are real, and which are Photoshop.
I vote fake on the parachute/reptiles photo.
Tight skirt on motorcycle might have been real, but the bicycle
with the missing wheel gets a
Zeitgeist wrote:
Rain schmain...my buddy and I RR'd the engine in his '68 VW bus in
the parking lot of a Skipper's restaurant some years ago. Took us
less than a half hour. I think the customers watching us from the
windows enjoyed the well choreographed presentation we put together
that
You got it! I worked to the wee hours of the morning when
Itransplanted the Olds 215 V8 into the MGA - only took a year - and I
had to fabricate a LOT of the parts. This should have been a simple
project, but I found a cure for that!
On 3/19/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
We lose that
Sears ad in Sunday's paper lists item # 50466 for only $49.97. Such a deal!
I have had mine for about 8 years and it has a surprising number of uses.
You can probably pull it up at:
shopsears.com
Regards,
Jim Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 262 K miles
98 ML 320, 141 K miles
On 3/19/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
See http://don.homelinux.net/vw/
I've probably put 100 miles on it this weekend, and it just keeps on
ticking. Debbie's little brother thinks it sounds like a semi -- you know
that turbo whistle you can hear as an 18-wheeler overtakes you on the
I've wondered about that. Around here it seems it's largely ignored. I see a
lot of un-lightened plates. Guess you just got to know the SOP of your local
cops. I know, however, that if one wants to pull you over, a license plate
light is certainly more than enough.
Brian
83 240D
On 3/19/06, LT
I questioned the bike/wheel one too.
Brian
On 3/19/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
David Brodbeck wrote:
It was kind fo fun to look at that site and try to pick out which
pictures are real, and which are Photoshop.
I vote fake on the parachute/reptiles photo.
Tight skirt on
Pretty auto period. My wife wants it.
Brian
On 3/19/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Sun, 19 Mar 2006 16:04:46 -0600 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
But I REALLY want to get that car running!!!
http://pages.sbcglobal.net/danorris/450slc.htm
Really pretty engine!
Craig
Ned -
I don't have a 124 manual to check out, but generally the steel ball is used
to plug an oil passage after it is drilled. You can't always machine a dead
end hole, so they drill all the way through and then plug the openings that
should end up closed. When you are trying to clean out any
On Sun, 19 Mar 2006, Marshall Booth wrote:
usually suggest changing pumps at least every 200kmi. The pump used on
the OM606 is the same design as was used on earlier OM60x engines
although there have been several revisions (each intended to increase
reliability) since that style was
They're funny like that. I drove my 240D for something like 3 months with a
taillight out and then one rainy miserable night a cop with nothing better to
do tailed me for like 3 miles before pulling me over for it. No ticket, just a
warning.
Of course when I had the windshield replaced in
Good explaination, Jim.
Now I understand.
Thanks,
Ned
Thanks Jim! I have to get one of those ---
This is probably the first Sunday I've missed all the ads in years -
would have missed the sale if you hadn't posted it!
On 3/20/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sears ad in Sunday's paper lists item # 50466 for only $49.97. Such a
Hi Kevin,
Asking $125/obo with free shipping in the USA. Photos are posted here:
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=147891
A pair of OE lenses will be on the wrong side of $200, last time I checked...
:-)
-Dave M.
--
Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006
Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
Larry,
Thanks for raising this-I too have been trying to figure out my turbo on
the same model.(1990 300D 2.5t.) Such a jump from the 240D. My turbo
was worked on before I got it so I know it is working. I'd be
interested to hear what other owners have to say about
What are you going to do with all this stuff?
On 3/18/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Dr Biodiesel Dan and myself headed up to KC thursday to go to the Cargo
Largo auction. While there also picked up a really ugly VW diesel 5
-speed. Anyways, this auction is like nothing I
The local SS used to charge $10 to install a plug. What a deal!
On 3/19/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Sun, 19 Mar 2006 12:51:00 -0600 Robert Tara Ludwick
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If you mean tire mushroom plug, I havn't seen one of those things in
years. Just the rope
John W. Reames III wrote:
On Sun, 19 Mar 2006, Marshall Booth wrote:
usually suggest changing pumps at least every 200kmi. The pump used on
the OM606 is the same design as was used on earlier OM60x engines
although there have been several revisions (each intended to increase
reliability)
archer wrote:
___
Thanks Marshall, ten percent gives me a figure to start from. I'll measure
how many degrees of play there actually is in the driveshaft in fourth gear
and go from there.
I'm not suggesting that 10 degrees of play IS normal, only that 10
If this is fake, the editor was really good. Even remebered to put the
mirror imige in store front.
On 3/20/06, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I questioned the bike/wheel one too.
Brian
On 3/19/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
David Brodbeck wrote:
It was kind fo fun
I had one that came in half. Rusty found a replacement after a lot of
describing and insisting it's not the turbo drain. The seals at top and
bottom are identical O-rings. I found them them pictured in a Performance
catalogue - Seal Ring - Oil Drain Tube to Oil Pan.
On 3/18/06, Richard Murdoch
Control cable is way out of adjustment, kickdown switch/solinoid is
stuck, have seen low fluid cause that.
kevin kraly wrote:
I'm planning to go look at it, but first, I want to know if it's possible to
fix rather than rebuild the tranny. It is staying in 1st gear. Is this a
failure mode
I thought it was because of the lovely body damage.
Zeitgeist wrote:
Could be something to do with that very rare 8 cyl turbo diesel engine
and bluish-brown iinterior...clearly a bargain at any price.
On 3/19/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Harbor freight has one on sale for 39
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sears ad in Sunday's paper lists item # 50466 for only $49.97. Such a deal!
I have had mine for about 8 years and it has a surprising number of uses.
You can probably pull it up at:
shopsears.com
Regards,
Jim
sell it.
andrew strasfogel wrote:
What are you going to do with all this stuff?
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250
Too much? Too much? Well I never.
Crackie
On 3/19/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Could be something to do with that very rare 8 cyl turbo diesel engine
and bluish-brown iinterior...clearly a bargain at any price.
On 3/19/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Congrats on the booty!
Chris
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dr Biodiesel Dan and myself
headed up to KC thursday to go to the Cargo
Largo auction. While there also picked up a really ugly VW diesel 5
-speed. Anyways, this auction is like nothing I have ever seen. Its
If you use the good plugs and do them right they don't leak. I've used
SEVERAL in one hole before to get my various 4x4's back home after
puncturing the tire. They will work in the sidewall as well if you have to
but damage to the cords when reaming out the hole is likely so they have to
Huge isn't the word for that placeIf it is the same one I saw on
Discovery channel it has huge temperature and humidity controlled storage
areas for giant video libraries and the like. I guess some areas of it have
the tightest security in the world IIRC. I'll have to look and see.
Mike
Guess it isn't the same place...I will have to see where the one I was
thinking of was.It is way bigger than that one.
Mike
- Original Message -
From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 11:48 AM
Subject:
archer wrote:
Thanks Marshall, ten percent gives me a figure to start from. I'll
measure
how many degrees of play there actually is in the driveshaft in fourth
gear
and go from there.
I'm not suggesting that 10 degrees of play IS normal, only that 10
degrees in 4th gear because of the
Well I have had that happen to me on a bicycle once. The thing is the weight
of the bike will keep wheel on till you try to do a wheelie. Thus on a
street bike you would never bee doing a wheelie. When I tried to do the
wheelie on the bicycle I was not going fast and ended up talking in a higher
There are several cave complexes around Kansas City. Yes, one of them is used
by major film producers to strore film. One is about 5 miles from my house. It
is a regular stop on my tour of KC for visitors.
Chris
Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Huge isn't the word for that
Thanks Marshall,
I may have overstated the way the turbo comes in. You saidshould NEVER
be a sudden increase in power.
I'm seeing a feeling of being pushed back in the seat - smoothly and
progressively as rpm's build between 2000 and 3000 rpm. Then it's a steady
acceleration. But at times
Thanks, Kaleb, for the suggestions! This may be a car that's worth a
gamble.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1973 220D parting out
OK... anyone nearby who could take a peek at this car and shoot as
many pics as possible of it inside, outside, and underneath? This is
uber-rare Mercedes exotica, rumored to be the fabled Fittipaldi 500E.
It's located at RUF, home of the Yellow Bird. The asking price is
$65k, not anything I could
Looking to upgrade the wife's older Yukon XL for a newer one - does anyone have
carfax account that can run a VIN for me - it's gkfk16z94j105348
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
Dave Wakin
if it's in texas, why does it have Ohio plates on it?
On 3/20/06, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
OK... anyone nearby who could take a peek at this car and shoot as
many pics as possible of it inside, outside, and underneath? This is
uber-rare Mercedes exotica, rumored to be the fabled
Yep...That's the one I was thinking about.
Mike
- Original Message -
From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cargo Largo
There are several cave complexes around Kansas City. Yes,
This is always advertised in the Star. Looks good. Anybody here have feedback
on it?
http://www.escortradar.com/x50.htm
Thanks,
Chris
Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri
-2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose
-1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen
-1985 300SD, 212K, Wulf
Not Ohio plates, Idaho plates. The owner has it registered in Idaho.
It's being sold on consignment by Ruf Porsche in Dallas. The owner of
the 500E allegedly also owns a Ruf Yellow Bird. For those wondering
what Ruf is (other than what your dog says), click here:
Bah. Get a Valentine-1.
http://www.valentine1.com/
:)
-dm
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Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 15:22:25 -0800 (PST)
From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector
This is always advertised in the Star. Looks good. Anybody here
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