I took a look at the car after work today and found a nice rust hole in the
top of the pipe from the center to rear muffler. I took it off the car and
welded a patch over it, sprayed some primer on the welds, and re-installed
it. I was even able to re-use the muffler clamp. Car is much quieter now
It's a rare one dent only SDL! Sheesh - already more than I paid
for mine --- no dents but peeling clear coat.
On 4/10/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hendrik Riessen wrote:
Oooh yeah the fantastic D-jetronic system, not so bad if you can work on it
yourself but take it to a mechanic and you can kiss your retirement fund
goodbye.
- Original Message -
From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED]
It should have the higher compression
On Apr 10, 2006, at 2:39 PM, dave walton wrote:
Would that be symptomatic of Blowby - or is that normal?
Thanks
-Dave Walton
Its normal, the crankcase is vented to keep things like dipsticks
from flying through the air. It affects the running of the engine too.
Johnny B.
I Mac
On Apr 10, 2006, at 3:54 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
Maybe I should put it up on eBay!
-- Jim
If it looks like Christ or Barney or ... some
collector would pay sick money for it.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Apr 10, 2006, at 5:43 PM, dave walton wrote:
My 94 S350 has started showing some steering problems when cold.
There is a
pulsating moaning sound as you turn. You can feel the pulsating
through the
steering wheel. It changes pitch with the engine speed. It is maybe
slightly
harder to
The dim and fog lights on my '83 300D do not work. The bright lights do. I
just got the car a few weeks ago and sorting out some issues. Removed the
instrument cluster to fix the odometer and swap out the fuel/temp/oil
pressure gauge. Not sure if they worked when I got the car as I didn't have
On Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:52:37 -0500 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It's a rare one dent only SDL! Sheesh - already more than I paid
for mine --- no dents but peeling clear coat.
On 4/10/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
occasion to drive it in the dark. I replaced all fuses when I got it,
but
swapped out the two for the dim/fog lights with the two for the
brights just
to check. Replaced the light bulbs also. They still don't work. All
other
lights work with the exception of a turn and rear light which I
$3000 to $5000 ???
Mine was $3000 because the clear coat is peeling and the A/C shut off
after a few minutes - in July -- --- -- -
On 4/10/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:52:37 -0500 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It's a rare one dent only SDL!
This one is beat up.
Sunil Hari wrote:
$3000 for a 300SDL? I didn't think that was unreasonable, esp at 182Kmi.
On 4/10/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-SDL-Diesel-
1986-300SDL-Turbo-4dr-Black-stretch-sedan-MB-
It probably would be worth it if it didnt have that huge dent. Assuming
of course it doesnt have a bad head. Im thinking I need another SDL, a
cheap one.
OK Don wrote:
It's a rare one dent only SDL! Sheesh - already more than I paid
for mine --- no dents but peeling clear coat.
On
about $2k for this one.
Craig McCluskey wrote:
On Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:52:37 -0500 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It's a rare one dent only SDL! Sheesh - already more than I paid
for mine --- no dents but peeling clear coat.
On 4/10/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That last one I sold, heck, I cant remember how much it went for, not as
much as this one though, and it was much nicer.
OK Don wrote:
$3000 to $5000 ???
Mine was $3000 because the clear coat is peeling and the A/C shut off
after a few minutes - in July -- --- -- -
On 4/10/06,
On Mon, 10 Apr 2006 13:13:02 -0400 Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Just got home from a week long trip to TN . and the cyber post
office could barely get my mailbox door closed from all the mail. Joy
of Joy in catching up
That's why I turned delivery off while I was a week in TN
Sunil Hari wrote:
When I changed the ATF in my 92 300D this weekend, I drained ~6L out of the
pain and torque converter. I put in 5.5L, cycled through the shift lever
positions, and I'm reading it as way way high. Do I need to wait for the
fluid to settle down, or have I done something wrong?
I have one of those orange tubing/roller hand cranked pumps from Ace
Hardware that does a nice job for $10 - $15.
Also, if the fluid level is too high, do you know an easy way to extract
excess fluid?
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'90 300D 243K, Rattled
'87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-mercedes-250-se_W0QQitemZ4629601756QQcategoryZ6336QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
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
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/93-Mercedes-300D-Parts-Car_W0QQitemZ8055232104QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
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
I am pretty sure most/all 114/115's with fuel injection used the D-jet.
K-jet came in with the 123's.
Mercedes did use a pure mechanical injection system much like a diesel
injection system in 50's and 60's.
Hendrik
who knows 3/4 of bugger all
- Original Message -
From: David
and he wants $1500? Maybe it's worth $150.
greedy jerks.
On 4/10/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-mercedes-250-se_W0QQitemZ4629601756QQcategoryZ6336QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL,
On Mon, 10 Apr 2006 20:42:50 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-SDL-Diesel-19
86-300SDL-Turbo-4dr-Black-stretch-sedan-MB-182k_W0QQitemZ4628920340QQc
ategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
It probably would be worth it if it
I came upon an article that shows how to repack CV joints. I have heard in
other places and in this article that rebuilt MB CV joints have an inherent
weakness because when they are rebuilt they are machined, which takes off
the surface hardening on the original joints. If this is true (mine
On Apr 11, 2006, at 12:19 AM, Dennis Perkins wrote:
I came upon an article that shows how to repack CV joints. I have
heard in
other places and in this article that rebuilt MB CV joints have an
inherent
weakness because when they are rebuilt they are machined, which
takes off
the surface
On Apr 11, 2006, at 12:19 AM, Dennis Perkins wrote:
I came upon an article that shows how to repack CV joints. I have
heard in
other places and in this article that rebuilt MB CV joints have an
inherent
weakness because when they are rebuilt they are machined, which
takes off
the surface
In a different direction: Has anyone noticed that in years past, license
plates with the number 666 were not issued, and now they are? I assume that
this sequence of digits was not allowed to be issued, much like profane
words were, and are, not allowed. But something has apparently changed.
can you say pimp my mercedes
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
-Original Message-
From: tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 09:06:21 -0500
Subject: [MBZ] A /8 that
From: John Berryman wrote:
Its normal, the crankcase is vented to keep things like
dipsticks
from flying through the air. It affects the running of the engine too.
Would that be symptomatic of Blowby - or is that normal?
Thanks
-Dave Walton
Hey John,
That's what my initial
Folks,
I have a few problems with my 1987 300TD and I could really use some list
wisdom tracking them down.
The foremost, and the one I've forgotten about since the last warm days of
last fall, is that my auxillary fan never comes on. On the way home from
work last evening (outside temperature
On Apr 11, 2006, at 7:47 AM, ANGELO GIAIMO wrote:
John, You had troubles on the TSP a few weeks ago? How did you
make out?
Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS
I plead not guilty and got a court date.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
Craig McCluskey wrote:
I have seen some odometer palindromes recently:
I'll see one this evening: 333,333
Tom
'82 300D 333,297
Kevin J. Slater wrote:
Folks,
=
I have a few problems with my 1987 300TD and I could really use some list
wisdom tracking them down.
=
The foremost, and the one I've forgotten about since the last warm days of
last fall, is that my auxillary fan never comes on. On the way home from
work
I may be wrong (probably am) but IIRC the aux fan only comes on when the AC
is on. At least I'm pretty sure that was the way it was on my 78.
Now,... for the experts to let us know the *rest* of the story. ;-)
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
A Blood Test for your oil -
On Tue, 11 Apr 2006, Marshall Booth wrote:
Kevin J. Slater wrote:
Folks,
I have a few problems with my 1987 300TD and I could really use some list
wisdom tracking them down.
Last night, with the key in the run position, I shorted the pins on the
temperature sensor on thermostat
Last night, with the key in the run position, I shorted the pins on the
temperature sensor on thermostat housing and the fan came on as it
should.
(Didn't sound great, but it hasn't run in months either.) I did the
same
with the pins on the high pressure switch and again the fan ran as
On 4/11/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Replace the temp switch if shorting it makes the fan run! When the AC
turns on and pressure rises to 250-280 psi, the fan should also run at
slower speed (unless the big resistor is burned out).
I've attached an electrical diagram of the
Johnny try here they have the boots gun.
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/manufacturers-astoria-2000.html
Russ W.
John Berryman wrote:
On Apr 11, 2006, at 12:19 AM, Dennis Perkins wrote:
I came upon an article that shows how to repack CV joints. I have
heard in
other places and in this
I have a temp. switch really cheep if that's what you need.
On 4/11/06, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 4/11/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Replace the temp switch if shorting it makes the fan run! When the AC
turns on and pressure rises to 250-280 psi, the fan
Luther Gulseth wrote:
anyone out there???
NO
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED]
'87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84
190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
I'm not here either :)
- Original Message -
From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 2:01 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] hello?
Luther Gulseth wrote:
anyone out there???
NO
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who
Yes...
Bob Rentfro
- Original Message -
From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:54 AM
Subject: [MBZ] hello?
anyone out there???
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (231,xxx kmi)
'82 300CD (159,222 kmi)
'82 300D (74,000
Andrew,
thanks for the offer. I need to get this and a bunch of other stuff that
I've been saving up for a Rusty order. If I wasn't concerned about getting
this in a hurry I'd take you up on the offer.
...Kevin
andrew strasfogel said:
I have a temp. switch really cheep if that's what you need.
Here is one on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Astoria-Rapid-Flexx-CV-Boot-Gun-NEW-NEVER-USED_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34999QQitemZ4628646042QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
- Original Message -
From: Russ Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent:
I have a friend who bought a 1978 450SL and has decided to make it as
nice as possible. He bought a turd for $2000 and is sinking money into
it fast. Mechanically it is sound, but he is trying to fix it up. He
has already spent $2000 on paint work and will be redoing the seats
soon. Does
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I may be wrong (probably am) but IIRC the aux fan only comes on when the AC
is on. At least I'm pretty sure that was the way it was on my 78.
In 124/201s the aux fan comes on when AC pressure is high OR when engine
coolant temp exceeds 100-105 deg. C.
The resistor
The relays are all identified in the ETM
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED]
'87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84
190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
The EIA has released its forecasts for prices for various markets. It says
U.S. motorists can expect to pay an average $2.62 a gallon at the pump this
summer, 25 cents more than last year. Retail diesel prices are forecast to
average $2.62 a gallon, up 21 cents from a year earlier. This year,
No me. I'm in here.
BillR
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Luther Gulseth
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 1:55 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] hello?
anyone out there???
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (231,xxx kmi)
'82
soon. Does anybody have door skins including the cardboard backing for
both doors. The previous owner cut holes in them for speakers and they
look like crap. The interior is black. If anyone has seats in good
shape he would purchase those as well.
SL interior parts aren't always easy to
Kevin,
First a little clarification, then on to your problems. In the
124.133/.193, the high speed only runs at temps over 105C. The switch
is on top of the engine at the water outlet. The low speed only runs
when AC refrigerant pressure exceeds 16 or 20 bar, depending if you
have the old green
It is part # 000 158 14 35 and sells for $2.40 a meter.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of hue wong
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 3:27 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] 300 timing chain update
So, just got the timing chain
Dennis Perkins wrote:
This site has the gun for $234.75.
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/ARA-FB5000PK.html
You will also need four boots. In the article the boots were the same no
each end. It showed the FB3000 boot. They are on sale at this site for
$10.80 each.
Welcome to our world.
Very dangerous car to lend to the uninitiated, they try to rush across
an intersection with a beer truck approaching at 50 MPH.
Say good bye..
--
Regards,
Peter T. Arnold
1987 300SDL 240KMI
1995 F-250 PowerChoke 190Kmi
1954 Metropolitan Convertible,
Each year, since 1982, I've got my taxes done on my birthday (2/13). My
accountant is a dear friend. We spend 15 minutes doing taxes and several
hours visiting. The twist this year is that his partner (read life partner
and business partner) who has moved down here from Colorado took a liking
Amen Herr Doktor! I'd consider the 50-100K boots on a car i was going to
sell or retire within 2-3 years. Otherwise, I'd buy the real McCoy from Rusty.
Loren Faeth
Lotsa MBs
I have had to replace only 2-3 axle halves/boots in the 42 years I've
been driving Mercedes. That's 22 different
Peter typed:
Welcome to our world.
Very dangerous car to lend to the uninitiated, they try to rush across
an intersection with a beer truck approaching at 50 MPH.
Say good bye..
Not being a turbo driver, I've gotten into the habit over the years of
actually taking off just as the
Jay,
This sounds like a classic case of low fuel delivery off idle. An ALDA
adjustment will probably cure things. The car should get from 0-60 in
approximately 13 seconds as timed with a stopwatch, on a flat road,
somewhere near sea level. If you live at high elevation, the car will
be a bit
Where's the stupid emergency stop on these things, anyway!
Got it started and it wouldn't shut off with the key, had
a heck of a time rounding up a piece of vacuum hose to substitute
on the IP so I could suck on it to kill it.
I've been spending too much time on 115 and 123 diesels, I guess.
--
I took my real estate agent on a little trip a while back in the SD. She now
has a very nice '84 SD. Her husband is now looking for a 300D (123). That will
make ten diesel Benzes for our parish, after the recent #9 - Father Dean, who
got to liking the diesel Benz when I drove him to
Jim Cathey wrote:
Where's the stupid emergency stop on these things, anyway!
Got it started and it wouldn't shut off with the key, had
a heck of a time rounding up a piece of vacuum hose to substitute
on the IP so I could suck on it to kill it.
I've been spending too much time on 115 and 123
You really need a foot+ long stick to fit between the 2 3 air intake
runners to reach the manual shutoff. Not the best design I've ever
seen!
Yeah, just about the time these replies came in I found a picture
in the service manual that showed where it should be. On my sample
it's really
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Sunil,
When I changed my ATF last week I had to put in almost *exactly* 6 qt=
s =
(maybe a tablespoon more) to fill it properly - and I filled it to the up=
per =
third of the dipstick - but not to the very top mark. If it;s showing t=
oo =
full I suspect
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
my '86sdl with 225kmiles has a slow start up from standing still...almost=
as if i push down and then wait for the next chapter...
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very good accelleration after the rpm's go up, great mileage, and this pr=
oblem happens mostly after the car is well warmed up...
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