Hi all,
I posted Larry's recent photos on my website, and also posted the
photos of the brand-new 1987 300D/TD sound panels as well. Note that
the '87 panels have sound-absorbing foam. Does anyone know if the 1991
(124.128) models had the foam as well? I think there used to be a
bigger price
Thanks!
Bob Rentfro
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Bob Rentfro wrote:
I'm interestedI'll be hot soon.
Dunno if I'll make it
Bad terminology on my part... a generic heater valve (which is
apparently not a ball valve?) is what I'd like to use.
I'd call it more of a barrel valve. The guts is not spherical,
but cylindrical. The difference is that there are only two
O-ring (or equivalent) seals at the ends, whereas
I'm confused... does the monovalve have two discrete positions (full
on/
full) or can you PWM on the ms scale and have a variable position
between 0-100% open? I always thought it was the first... the control
would open it for a second or two on low heat and longer and longer
open
pulses for
Is the 3M Spray Super Trim Adhesive as strong as the stuff in the
tube?
I bet the spray is much easier to apply evenly -
I used the spray. Nothing has fallen off yet!
-- Jim
dave walton wrote:
Those costs are inconsequential to the bottom line compared to the recent
price increases for diesel fuel, and if they result in even a fraction of a
percentage increase in efficiency, they will more than pay for themselves.
The new engines will NOT move more load at less
I've done one and fixed another with the spray -- 8090 only! Still up
there two years later.
There is another Super Trim Adhesive spray with a different number I
don't recall at the moment -- that one will let the pad fall off when
it gets hot.
You don't need a thick coat, especially on
Most notably soot, and hopefully nitrogen oxides too.
Peter
On Sunday, April 2, 2006, at 09:25 PM, Marshall Booth wrote:
dave walton wrote:
Those costs are inconsequential to the bottom line compared to the
recent
price increases for diesel fuel, and if they result in even a
fraction of a
Jim typed:
I'd call it more of a barrel valve
Plug valve...
Bob Rentfro
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Bad terminology on my part...
Well, the 1979 300CD was a no go. For starters, I arrived only to find out
when checking the oil that it had about 1/8 of oil on the dipstick! I was
first told that he had driven it to where it's currently sitting about a
month ago. I was later told that the car hadn't been started for 9
Maybe you can buy the seats..
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
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Subject: [MBZ] 1979 300CD another bad
Hi Dave,
Thanks for posting the photos -- to answer your question about sound
absorbing foam - the front panel has some foam about 1/2 to 3/4 thick. It
seems to be coated in a plastic/rubber film making it appear to be an
integral part of the shield.
I haven't re-installed them yet -
I'll chime in and say earlier in the year we climbed a few thousand
feet, with five in the 83 300TDt in 3rd gear, pedal to the
floor, temp didn't go much over 100c, which is what was expected...
On 2-Apr-06, at 2:15 PM, Marshall Booth wrote:
I've NEVER heard of a Mercedes turbodiesel burning
I knew I was in trouble the next morning when at 489 miles showing on the trip
meter the car really didn't want to start. This car has always fired
immediately upon cranking. I got it started and gently drove to the nearest gas
station. Changed both fuel filters the next day.
Yeah its a
On Apr 3, 2006, at 7:37 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
Yeah its a 2.2l 5spd. I was a bit ahead of myself saying 40mpg, it
was more like 38.
-Curt
A slight miscalculation just like this caused my car to sputter.
Luckily I was in front of the only supermarket in our town. I went in
and
I don't know about the 123; but for the 126 there is a confusing
procedure for properly installing the crank on the motor and the arms to
the crank. I finally got mine adjusted by abandoning the official
procedure and just using logic.
Tom Potter
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Robert Tara Ludwick wrote:
Yes, with anti seize reduce the torque by between 14-30% for accurate
torque depending on the antiseize compound. Contact the manufacturer of
the compound for recommendation.
Lugs usually aren't too picky, but threading spark plugs or glow plugs
or injectors into
OK-well I just ordered some of those plastic rivets for the heater
grille vents from Rusty. So I will tear it apart this week and first try
the arm solution-if not will have to check out relay and motor. I will
post results even thought this seems to be a rare problem.
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D
Jim I'm disappointed.
I was at the local liquidators the other day and noticed cans on aerosol
liquid nails for like $1 a can which I was seriously considering for when I do
this job on my car next weekend... Now you say to use real stuff, so
disappointing ;)
On to the next question,
Also, drape your engine with a tarp or drop cloth to help keep the crud
out.
Scott Ritchey
300TD/sooSD
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Can somebody with the EPC look up a part for me---the lug bolt that fits the
wheel in the attached picture? (Also at
http://www.w124diesel.net/clkwheel.jpg if the attachment doesn't work.)
These are sometimes called lightweight CLK wheels. They were an option on
late '90s CLKs and maybe other
I'm with Marshall on this one. I once took my 240D on a trip to Caribou, Maine.
Once I got north of Bangor I drove for nearly 2 hours with my foot wedged
firmly to the floor at ~87mph. The speed would drop some on large/long hills
but my foot never moved. I did the same thing on the return
Don't forget the tobacco industry. Talk about something unbelievable.
Tom Potter
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On to the next question, how do you make the hood go vertical? What
keeps it there?
It varies. On 114/115/107, you don't. On 123 and 126 you release
(serially) the latches that are in the hinges and push it up. Start
on the driver's side (US) it'll go up a little bit extra. Then you move
To be clear we're talking about peeing a relatively small stream of water into
the airstream right? Not like we're pouring from a five gallon bucket, when
I've heard of this being done its with a relatively small squirt bottle.
I think rust is a non-issue because of the heat of a running
I have them for $695.00.
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Subject: [MBZ] ACC II servo woes
While the wagon's being dealt with we've had to fall back on the '80
300D
I have them for $695.00
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While the wagon's being dealt with we've had to fall back on the '80
I have them for $695.00
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Joe, no personal experiences, but I was thinking about
I have them for $695.00
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Yes - I might be interested if the servo in my SLC doesn't act right
all the way on empty but only took 6 gallons to fill up. Maybe I need
to swap the sending unit out.
If you suspect it to be the wrong part. Most find that only a cleaning
of the guts of the sender makes it a lot happier. There is also a
resistor
in the IC that could enter in to this
To be clear we're talking about peeing a relatively small stream of
water into the airstream right? Not like we're pouring from a five
gallon bucket, when I've heard of this being done its with a
relatively small squirt bottle.
I have heard of it as being poured in, as a dribble. Maybe a
Is the dog still alive?
At 09:34 PM 3/29/2006, you wrote:
Having just gotten back from Rusty the console for our 240D/3.0, and
reinstalled it with a new radio, my dog just chewed it up (from the rear
seat).
So, I'm looking for a 240D console for a car with the A/C temperature
wheel.
Anyone
I'd never had the low fuel light come on in the 190D before. It did and I drove
another oh 50 miles or so... Learned my lesson, in two ways actually, I've got
a couple quarts of conventional motoroil in the trunk now. Figure thats 10
miles or more of run insurance.
-Curt
Date: Mon,
Thats exactly the advice I was looking for. Considering where I live
its ALWAYS windy I'll bug my father-in-law to let me use his garage.
Considering that you'll be manhandling a glue-covered foam sail,
I think that's a good idea anyway!
-- Jim
you talking about a 75, or 95? There is a 95 E300 special edition, it
has upgraded features etc. No 75 special editioin though.
kevin kraly wrote:
I've never heard of this model. Is this something unique to the first year
300D? There's one for sale on CL that I'm interested in.
Kevin
the 'specialness' seems to be the two-tone
paint job.
Perhaps it's special because 1975 was the first year for the 300D?
Kevin in HIllsboro Oregon
I looked at the ad, the 'specialness' seems to be the two-tone
paint job.
I've looked at a bunch of CL ads in SEA and PDX, researching for
when I list the 240D. What about that 240D stick with the broken
shift linkage? Full tank of fuel goes along!
-- Jim
BTW, it latches on place and must be released before lowering it.
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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My 2 cents... I did this job using the stuff Marshall mentioned with the
product code 9070. If you spray both the pad and your hood let stand for a
few minutes until tacky, it will work like contact cement, no need to take your
hood off. Start at the back and just move towards the front of
Johnny - I appreciate that information. I ran too low once while in a hurry
to make a dental appointment. I parked my sputtering car in front of a
grocery and almost went the veggie oil route, but there was a diesel station
just one block away so I got fuel there. I might keep a gal of veggie
Driving back home last night, a 200 mile trip, the weather was lousy. High
winds, off and on rain. wind was hard out of the NW, quartering off the
port or starboard the whole way. (headwind and crosswind) Most traffic on
I-80 was going 55-65, some noticeably slower. (very unusual, except
Someone had pictures about a year or so ago. they made a scaffolding with
2 ladders with planks across to be able to stand over the engine
compartment to do the job.
At 09:34 AM 4/3/2006, you wrote:
My 2 cents... I did this job using the stuff Marshall mentioned with the
product code 9070.
On Apr 3, 2006, at 9:28 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
On to the next question, how do you make the hood go vertical?
What keeps it there?
-Curt
On the telescoping hood stay there should be a wire clippy-thing,
pull it away from the cylinder and push the hood to the service
position.
Don't know about reasonable, Mark, but from everything I've heard
you'll have a hard time beating Pacific Fuel Injection for good.
They're in SSF, CA, and rebuild units shipped from all over. Chances
are good they can supply you with an exchange unit from the shelf if
you're rushed. Think
On Apr 3, 2006, at 9:37 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
On mine, I have about 150 miles on the tank so far, and the guage is
down to 1/4 tank. The guage HAS to be off. When i filled it up,
it was
all the way on empty but only took 6 gallons to fill up. Maybe I need
to swap the sending unit
On Apr 3, 2006, at 9:39 AM, Rich Thomas wrote:
There are little tabs on the hood hinges that you can release and then
the hood will go up further vertically so that you don't bang your
head on it when working on the car. Push the hood down and the tabs
re-engage! One of the most amazing
On Apr 3, 2006, at 9:44 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote:
I have them for $695.00
Rusty,
Do you have them for $695?
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Apr 3, 2006, at 9:48 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:
I have heard of it as being poured in, as a dribble. Maybe a
minute to
empty a pop can kind of rate.
-- Jim
You can increase the flow until it starts to affect how the engine
runs without damage.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
No, they are $695.00
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On Apr 3, 2006, at 9:44 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote:
I have them for
i think we sell them for 695. let me check with rusty
On 4/3/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Apr 3, 2006, at 9:44 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote:
I have them for $695.00
Rusty,
Do you have them for $695?
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
'75 was the first 300D!
On 4/3/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
you talking about a 75, or 95? There is a 95 E300 special edition, it
has upgraded features etc. No 75 special editioin though.
kevin kraly wrote:
I've never heard of this model. Is this something unique to
Hi all,
A friend of mine recently bought a 1991 560SEL which he's quite happy
with (it's his first Mercedes purchase). It has a tranny problem,
which is why he got it fairly cheap. When cold, it goes into reverse
with little if any trouble. When warm, he has to rev the engine
slightly, and then
Dave M. wrote:
Hi all,
A friend of mine recently bought a 1991 560SEL which he's quite happy
with (it's his first Mercedes purchase). It has a tranny problem,
which is why he got it fairly cheap. When cold, it goes into reverse
with little if any trouble. When warm, he has to rev the engine
On Apr 3, 2006, at 11:33 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote:
No, they are $695.00
H $695 That's news to me.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
I don't know if you all are aware that Unwired Tools has a
replacement for the tired,worn, shot ACC II servo in many 116s,
123,107 and possibly others.
IIRC Rusty Cullens and Gary Hurst of Buymbparts.com are presently
selling them for $695. If anyone is interested I can check to see if
On Apr 3, 2006, at 1:47 PM, OK Don wrote:
'75 was the first 300D!
Highly collectible!
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
Maybe, but enthusiastic would-be owners of a 115 300D are generally not big
spenders, so it will never be worth THAT much!
On 4/3/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Apr 3, 2006, at 1:47 PM, OK Don wrote:
'75 was the first 300D!
Highly collectible!
Johnny B.
I Mac
On Apr 3, 2006, at 2:49 PM, Dave M. wrote:
He
doesn't want to shell out for a rebuilt tranny, and is itching to tear
the tranny apart to replace what he's sure is just a bad O-ring
somewhere (I don't share his optimism, nor enthusiasm, lol!)
Chances are good that he's right. They get
Good question, i wonder if they are still selling them for $695?
(or is that for the original unit?)
On 4/3/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I don't know if you all are aware that Unwired Tools has a
replacement for the tired,worn, shot ACC II servo in many 116s,
123,107 and
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ? The cost of developing and adding 2007
emissions-compliant engines and filtration systems will add $4,500 to
$6,000 to Freightliner LLC's medium-duty trucks, the company's chief
executive said last week.
This seems to suggest that these manufacturers have not done one damned
Thye might have reduced the price for a quick sale
~Good question, i wonder if they are still selling them for $695?
~
~(or is that for the original unit?)
~
~On 4/3/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
~ I don't know if you all are aware that Unwired Tools has a
~ replacement
i'll check, but i think we are.
On 4/3/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Good question, i wonder if they are still selling them for $695?
(or is that for the original unit?)
On 4/3/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I don't know if you all are aware that Unwired Tools
$795 is luther's price
On 4/3/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thye might have reduced the price for a quick sale
~Good question, i wonder if they are still selling them for $695?
~
~(or is that for the original unit?)
~
~On 4/3/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
~
Anybody else notice that Rusty's taken to repeating himself -
repeatedly? Or is it just me? Whatever, sure looks like one of us is
coming down with something for which there's no cure. ;(
joe
Yes, we are. $695.00
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Good question, i wonder if they are still selling them for
Yes, $694.00 today today only.
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Thye might have reduced the price for a quick
No, they are $695.00
Pls verify at $695. Does that include CPR?
RLE
For you Marshall? $99.95
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Rusty Cullens wrote:
Yes, we are. $695.00
From AvWeb flash today:
Overheard while being vectored to the ILS 10 at KMSY the other day:
Approach: Jet 123, maintain 9,000.
Jet 123: Um, ok, we're gonna go through it.
Approach: That's ok, climb and maintain 10,000.
Jet 123: Uh, we're on our way back down to 9,000, now.
Approach: Well, 10 is
How much is THAT much? I paid $6,500 Canadian for my 76 300D last summer.
Randy B
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What about that 240D stick with the broken
shift linkage?
Is it an easy fix as the guy claims? If so, it's priced right.
Kevin, Benzless in HIllsboro Oregon
Finally! Just heard from the Farmers agent from up in the Redding
area. She'd just gotten back from the body shop and has authorized
repairs totalling a tad over $7200, supplements to follow. Anybody
think of anything else I should be asking for beyond direct expenses
and compensation for loss
Is this something that you should use as a matter of course when changing any
head gasket?
Chris
John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Apr 1, 2006, at 10:42 AM, Bob DuPuy wrote:
Johny!
I thought it was you that recomended Hylomar. I went to their web
site, which product do you
Christopher McCann wrote:
Was driving around town yesterday when I spied an '87 300Dt for sale ($7900,
200K, although looks very very nice, esp the new wheels). I called back today,
out of curiosity, to ask the head #. Salesman wasn't quite sure where to look,
so I did my best to explain
There is a latch on each side on my 300D that allows the hood to go
past vertical and rest against the hinge stops. Don't know if that's
true on the 201 chassis, though.
Peter
Bosch service center in Chicago is the only one that I know of that
will work on a 603 IP -- they are NOT common, and the test stand is
$250,000 or so.
Repairs are expensive
Peter
Watch that you don't whack the garage door opener when you lift the
hood all the way up
Peter
Yes.
Nothing. All modern composition gaskets have sealant applied where
needed.
Peter
Particular to American automotive companies, in fact. GM is the
perfect example -- 30 years and the STILL can't make cars that compete
with the Japanese.
The truck engine makers got exempted from emissions regulations by
putting huge amounts of money in lobbying in the 70's, and just
There's some NOS owners manuals for sale on ebay - seller claims to work for
a MB dealer and is trying ot get rid of them. He says he has a batch of OMs
like this one for a '91 300D - item # 8051903962.
Don;t bid too high though - I bought one recently for my W124 '91 300D from
the dealer
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