Here's a belated Thanks, Kaleb -
I have the CD Changer and have the brackets on the way. Are you saying
I'll need some wiring harness adapters to hook into the factory wiring?
That's not a nice way for the factory to play! They put a Becker in-dash
radio in then run wiring to the trunk
what is the preferred oil for an air compressor? M1 or do I need a
special oil? TIA all,
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (231,xxx kmi)
'82 300CD (159,xxx kmi)
'82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work
I believe most take the special air compressor oil. I know the manual to
mine says to not use motor oil, even synthetic.
My gut feeling is that it would be fine, but there must be a reason it says
not to. They don't take much oil, and the one qt I bought got me two
changes.
Dave W
-
Howdy Everyone,
OK, Thanks to Kaleb, I pulled the right side trunk liner back saw a couple
of things I need help understanding how they work with the radio in the
dash.
You'll soon see from my lack of the use of proper terms that my experience
with this stuff is pretty limited. OK, in the
Do not use anything but the oil specified by your manufacturer!
Especially a detergent oil like M1! What happens is that the additive
package breaks down and gums up the works.
Oil doesn't wear out! The additives do and leave a mess of gunk behind.
At the very least use a non detergent single
Larry, The head unit is the stereo in the dash since it controls every part of
the stereo system. What you see in the trunk with the cooling fins is the
amplifier. They are usually mounted in a place where air can pass over them to
keep them cool. I'm guessing the black box you saw near the
I went by the tool repair shop (factory service) to get a DeWalt part,
asked if they had the synthetic oil for my DeWalt compressor as it came
from the factory. The service guy said they just use a straight 30W (I
think he said) NON-detergent when they service a/cs (and no they did not
have
6 hours, almost to the minute.
You must remove the bracket for the PS pump, but need to remove the
pump, just loosen it. You don't need to touch the AC bracket or pump.
You also do not need to remove the screw that holds the heater pipe, it
has a slot. A real bear to get back if if you do
Message: 10
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:39:11 -0400
From: Tarek Elshenawy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] VIN Check Please
WDBGA43E8SA217138
95 S420
Thanks in advance
Tarek
Here you go.
Omar.
The vehicle identification number you submitted has been analyzed and
summary information on your
I have the inner panel off and electrically everything is fine to the
motor.
That's harder to determine than you might think. Hook a test light
to the two terminals and actuate the switch. It should light up both
ways. The terminals are both 'hot' normally, the switch selectively
grounds one
My second problem has to do with valve adjustment. I'm having a
VERYYY hard
time adjusting the last exhaust valve. There isn't enough room to
swing the
wrench without hitting the firewall, so I can't adjust it more than one
turn. Is there a way around this?(thinking about bending/cutting the
What the Frankenheap ought to have been, but never ever will be (again):
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/155306094.html
Brings a tear to my eye!
-- Jim
Kevin,
My home has two numbers - 360-225-9012 and 360-450-4245, cell of course is
360-608-2737.
Dennis T
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On Behalf Of kevin kraly
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 2:56 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
Danke, Herr Frederick
I was guessing it would be a long job because when i was working on the
Tandem PS pump i didn't see a way to get the bracket off without first
taking the pump out first. Just taking out the tandem pump I thought was a
bear. (compared to OM 621/616 engines)
That is the
Okay, Levi, you have your opinion, but here's mine.
Subarus are UULLLY.
300SD are the most beautiful car EVER made by anyone.
I just feel all luxurious and ensconced in the Beauty Car whenever I drive
it. I love to float down the freeway and drive 300 miles then hop out of
the car
A dude came by the office to place an ad for a REALLY nice 81 300CD,
comes out in the paper next week. Price is $2500 obo, seems cheap to me
especially if it can be had for 2k or so. I have the number in
advance of course. Unfortunatly I am bound by an insider trading agreement.
--
Kaleb
He can drive the 85 and his daugher can drive the POS 240D
Luther Gulseth wrote:
haha, think he wants his daughter driving a faster benz than he is? It
bugs him enough when he's around 126 fest at OkieQ.
On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 09:15:00 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
It goes to the diagnosic plug on the drivers side fenderwell. On the
older cars that would be for the tach amp.
Dennis Perkins wrote:
I was cleaning under the hood of my 84 300SD today and found a three lead
wire that ends in an oval female connection behind the drivers side
headlight next
You have to have another interface box that you order from the dealer.
IT was about $180 last time I ordered one about 8 years ago. If you
were using an alpine instead of the factory one, you would also have to
order a couple of other adapters from a car audio store for about $75 each.
air compressor oil
Luther Gulseth wrote:
what is the preferred oil for an air compressor? M1 or do I need a
special oil? TIA all,
--
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
The other box is the control unit. Dont ask me the specifics, but you
have to unplug one of the round plugs on top and plug that wire into the
interface box you get at the dealer, then plug that box back into the
port you removed the other wire. Then you have to unplug the power wire
and
I've done 2 adjusts on my CD and 1 on my parents D. Each time I grumble
when I hit cyl 5, but I make it. Just hold your mouth right and switch
wrenches back and forth. Mine are set at different angles.
On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 17:21:38 -0500, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If you need
Iowa gets a hell of a lot colder in the winter than OkieLand does.
Megan does NOT want a diesel sitting in the dorm parking lot. No plug for a
block heater and no Dad (well, three hours west of her) if the car doesn't
start.
This is a good time for her to be driving a gasser.
D.
On 4/27/06,
That is worthy of a quotes page!
On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 20:33:50 -0500, ms.300SD [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
snip
Comparing a subaru and a mercedes 300SD is like comparing a teenage boy
to
Miss America. It's just too bizarre for words.
Lynn
'85 300SD Victoria
206K
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma,
You can run it on soy oil from Sam's.
Wilton
I looked at my CD maual tonight for changing the glow pugs on my 190. I
know when I was checking current draw that it was quite difficult to access
the plugs themselves. The manual didn't mention having to remove the intake
manifold to complete the work. I guess it is possible with the
On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 20:00:59 -0400 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
OK Gang - Impress me with your knowledge as you always do!;-)
I've found that for things audio you'll do well if you go to Crutchfield
at http://www.crutchfield.com.
They have a help line that's open REAL late at (888) 955-6000.
Have you forgotten the mantra? Mobil1, new battery, adjusted valves,
good glow plugs, good starter, clean ground connections --- starts
anywhere, anytime.
Now that the Audi Diesel won LeMans, No time is a good time to be
drivind a vergasser!
On 4/27/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Iowa gets
On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 20:52:13 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Unfortunatly I am bound by an insider trading agreement. --
What, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) going to come by and throw
you in jail?
Craig
Relief! Guy whose grass trimmer broke window stopped by glass shop today
and paid the bill. I'm in hospital tomorrow; replace window Mon.
Wilton
If you are going to remove the intake manifold, i'd for sure replace
the plastic clips that keep the injection lines from vibrating and
cracking. I couldn't get to all of mine to properly replace them with
the manifold in place (603 engine), but it was easy with it off.
Adjusting the ALDA, or
OK, This is basic stuff. But I've always wondered...
Is it necessary to replace the gasket everytime I remove and reinstall the
intake manifold on my 606?
The shop manual makes no mention of it.
Ned Kleinhenz
'95 E300D x2
'85 300D
'80 300TD
HaHaHaHa!
Too many MBs??? Never! Photogrphy used to be my profession - fed the
family for 20 years, so keeping a camera handy is second nature. That
is my forst odo shot though - I was put up to it by this list - talk
about a bad influence
On 4/27/06, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
nice guy. did you tell him about the bill, or did he just do it of his own
accord.
hope the hospital treats you well, and that you heal quickly.
On 4/27/06, wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Relief! Guy whose grass trimmer broke window stopped by glass shop today
and paid the bill.
It probably doesn't make any kind of sense, but I apply a sort of the
5 seconds rule to it - like when you drop food on the floor. If it
has only been on a few miles or days, I'd re-use it, anything over
that it gets a new one.
I said it wouldn't make sense
On 4/27/06, ned kleinhenz [EMAIL
or free oil from your local fry pub!
On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 21:22:55 -0500, wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] =
wrote:
You can run it on soy oil from Sam's.
Wilton
-- =
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (231,xxx kmi)
'82 300CD (159,xxx kmi)
'82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work
On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 21:22:55 -0500, wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] =
wrote:
You can run it on soy oil from Sam's.
Wilton
-- =
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (231,xxx kmi)
'82 300CD (159,xxx kmi)
'82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work
-- next part --
WOW, there are still honest people in the world!
On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 21:35:58 -0500, wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Relief! Guy whose grass trimmer broke window stopped by glass shop today
and paid the bill. I'm in hospital tomorrow; replace window Mon.
Wilton
--
Luther
I agree. KALEB! You have some votes!
At 09:20 PM 4/27/2006, you wrote:
That is worthy of a quotes page!
On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 20:33:50 -0500, ms.300SD [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
snip
Comparing a subaru and a mercedes 300SD is like comparing a teenage boy
to
Miss America. It's just too
I did this on two of my 603s with the manifold off. On the third, I could
not get the manifold bolts loose, so I left it in place. Do keep the clips
on the injection lines in place. The price of not keeping the clips in
place is broken fuel lines, and that is nearly a dead on roadside
so by that rationale, is a 124 a fitness model? Aerobics instructor?
On 4/27/06, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I agree. KALEB! You have some votes!
At 09:20 PM 4/27/2006, you wrote:
That is worthy of a quotes page!
On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 20:33:50 -0500, ms.300SD [EMAIL PROTECTED]
where are those from? Lots of BioD stuff on cafepress...never searched there
for grease
Chris
Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 21:22:55 -0500, wilton strickland
wrote:
You can run it on soy oil from Sam's.
Wilton
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83
On 4/27/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 20:52:13 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Unfortunatly I am bound by an insider trading agreement. --
What, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) going to come by and throw
you in jail?
He should
On 4/26/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hit 292292 last weekend on the turnpike --
Another 20,000 miles or so and you'll be able to get your 500K-km badge!
Alex Chamberlain
'87 300D Turbo
'93 Isuzu Trooper
I know the Mantra. I also know my 240D.
On 4/27/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Have you forgotten the mantra? Mobil1, new battery, adjusted valves,
good glow plugs, good starter, clean ground connections --- starts
anywhere, anytime.
Now that the Audi Diesel won LeMans, No time is a
I think we just had this discussion last week.
VO is about 12 TIMES as viscous as D2 - in a 50% mixture it would be about 6
times as viscousdo you think your IP was designed for that? I don't. Yes,
it will work for a while - how long, I don't know.
As for used oils, if filtered with a
Sunil,
I think she's the gymnastics team captain that some guys lust after.
Ms. 300SD has better jewelry and more assets, though.
Lynn
So let her drive the Quantum except Thanksgiving until the end of
Feb. During that time you can leave her wheel-less or let her take a
vergasser. She'll love you for it! And, you will have a reason to cry in
your beer (thick and black, as per OK Don)
At 10:51 PM 4/27/2006, you wrote:
I
That is a great analogy for the 124! This thread is getting very
entertaining!
At 11:16 PM 4/27/2006, you wrote:
Sunil,
I think she's the gymnastics team captain that some guys lust after.
Ms. 300SD has better jewelry and more assets, though.
Lynn
___
Alex Dave...
Will the W124 Sportline Swarbay fit into a W201 16V and improve
cornering and reduce body roll??
TIA,
Chuck
On Apr 27, 2006, at 8:59 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
I've had upgraded swaybars on my 124 for a couple of weeks now. (I
had my
indy do the rear bar as part
About how much coolant do I need to drain to change the thermostat on an
OM617? Will three gallons do it?
David Brodbeck
'83 300D Turbo
About how much coolant do I need to drain to change the thermostat on
an
OM617? Will three gallons do it?
Seems to me it's more like a gallon that has to come out.
Usually I just drain what will come out into a bucket, and
then pour it back in after the operation.
-- Jim
www.utahbiodieselsupply.com
I'll be making an order in the next week if you'd like to save on shipping
and can wait until June...
On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 22:37:40 -0500, Christopher McCann
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
where are those from? Lots of BioD stuff on cafepress...never searched
there
$2500 sounds like a good deal if it's very nice! I sold my '78 for $2700,
and it had a very nice body and a fair interior (major dash and rear
seatback cracking due to the california sun). This '81 CD that I have does
have a much better interior with minor splitting along the seams on the top
Hello List,
I am wondering if there is a portable or a semi portable mileage computer
available out there for diesel cars and or trucks!
I know of ones that are available for boats with diesel engines and I imagine
the same could be available for automobiles. I'd rather not reinvent the wheel
Omar,
I have build a engine monitor which can be used as fuel computer.
www.sterntech.com
Trampas
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of kayoooh @ gmail
Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 4:10 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] Fuel mileage
Ooohh, man, I didn't even mention looks... I'm not positive what a 300SD
looks like, but if it's anything like my 83' 300D, I know there are people
that think they're beautiful, but I certainly can't see it! I do love the
looks of my Subaru.
My wife even agrees. She loves her Subaru and calls
Hmm, I'm picturing my 83' 300D as more of the old-school russian women's
weight-lifting team with a bit of a mustache
Levi (:
On 4/28/06, ms. 300SD [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sunil,
I think she's the gymnastics team captain that some guys lust after.
Ms. 300SD has better jewelry and more
I've pulled mine reinstalled it along with permetex #2 gasket cement. The
advantage of permetex #2 is that it's non hardening.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of ned kleinhenz
Sent:
Perhaps a front caliber is not engaging? Have you tried bleeding the brakes?
Have you changed the brake fluid?
Dave W
- Original Message -
From: kayoooh @ gmail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 4:29 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Brake issues on a 3/4 ton
When I changed the t'stat in my 91 300D recently I bought a gallon of
antifreeze at the dealer and used an add'l empty jug to pour half of the new
stuff into. I then filled both jugs (which were now both 1/2 filled with
coolant - giving me 2 full gallons. I ended up refilling the cooling
Chuck,
There are different Sportline sway bars for the W201 chassis,
including a sort of stage 2 setup from the factory Evo II model
(201.036). However, I recall someone saying that the 124 front bar can
be made to fit a 201 if you cut an inch off each end, *and* flip the
mounting brackets on the
Chuck Landenberger wrote:
Alex Dave...
Will the W124 Sportline Swarbay fit into a W201 16V and improve
cornering and reduce body roll??
SLS requires a special sway bar. Crawl under the car and check how the
control valve linkage connects to the center of the sway bar.
Mitch.
Robert Massmann wrote:
I looked at my CD maual tonight for changing the glow pugs on my 190. I
know when I was checking current draw that it was quite difficult to access
the plugs themselves. The manual didn't mention having to remove the intake
manifold to complete the work. I guess it is
Marshall Booth wrote:
Robert Massmann wrote:
I looked at my CD maual tonight for changing the glow pugs on my 190. I
know when I was checking current draw that it was quite difficult to access
the plugs themselves. The manual didn't mention having to remove the intake
manifold to complete
Go to http://www.beckerautosound.com wbesite to get ph. number. Call and
and ask for Ed Ebel.
On 4/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You have to have another interface box that you order from the dealer.
IT was about $180 last time I ordered one about 8 years ago. If you
On Apr 27, 2006, at 9:20 AM, Joe Knight wrote:
If I had a blank
though it might be possible to grind it down to fit and epoxy it in
place. Not finding that in the epc, has anyone got a p/n for switch
blanks?
joe
My thoughts exactly. My Euro 201 has one blank in it. Send me a dead
On Apr 27, 2006, at 9:21 AM, Kevin J. Slater wrote:
Anyone been there and done that and have a clue for me before I
bite the
bullet and pull the radiator tonight?
...Kevin
Pulling the radiator is what Ma Benz wants you to do. Removal is
possible with radiator in
On Apr 27, 2006, at 9:59 AM, Joe Knight wrote:
joe (the idiot with egg on his face)
Make an omelette.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Apr 27, 2006, at 12:11 PM, George Larribeau wrote:
What kind of water would one mix with the MB antifreeze? In the
past I have been a believer in distilled (demonized if available)
but heard otherwise.
HH20 (aka holy water). Tap water will suffice if no priests are
available.
My sense is that the brakes on the Subs are not quite up to their task,
so they are loaded pretty heavily, which stresses both rotors (heat
warps them) and pads. First thing to check would be to make sure your
wheels are on tight! For bearings -- grab the tire (jacked off ground)
and giving
On Apr 27, 2006, at 12:11 PM, Chuck Landenberger wrote:
Suggestions appreciated.
Best Regards
Dan
The most common failure is a dirty switch, which is easily rectified
by disassembly and cleaning. Putting 12v directly to the wires on the
door will tell you if the motor is good
Spoken like somebody who's never had to actually DO it.
At -20F there ain't no 240D NOWHERE gonna startup without help. It isn't
going to happen. 3 winters with mine proved it out. The best I ever did was
around -10F and that was very iffy. If my car had sat all week with the cold
and clock
On Apr 27, 2006, at 1:32 PM, Dennis Perkins wrote:
Does anyone have any
idea as to wether this is some kind of diagnostic connection or
should it
hook up to something.
IIRC the tach pick-up moved to the flywheel end of the engine
starting in 84. Is it possible that the engine was
I was going to go get myself a membership to BJs and then I got thinking, how
much do restaurants pay for oil? I wonder if I could buy enough at a time to
get Sysco or one of the other restaurant supply outfits to deliver? Seems like
that would be cheaper than BJs or Costco. Even if I couldn't
You can DEFINITELY order in bulk - 1,000 liter plastic jugs that come in an
aluminum crate called a tote. I think it was $1.68/gallon last time I checked
*soybean oil). Just look up oil in the yellow pages - edible. If you are in a
big city, no problem.
BTW, that is how it;s done in
2- Upon applying the brakes, the steering wheel begins to oscillate in
roughly a 10~15 degree arc about the vertical (vertical being the
straight ahead position).
The harder the application of the brakes, the more apparent the
symptom is!
Rotors!
-- Jim
I am wondering if there is a portable or a semi portable mileage
computer available out there for diesel cars and or trucks!
In the Dodge diesel pickup the factory mileage computer is open-loop,
in that it's not measuring fuel consumption at all. (This is difficult
to do, especially with a
Sounds very much like your rotors have been warped and are in need of:
a) replacement
b) turning on a brake lathe
-Michael
-Original Message-
From: Dave Wakin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Apr 28, 2006 8:29 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brake issues on
Kevin J. Slater wrote:
Ok, last night I replace the old water pump with a shiny new (Geba) one
from Rusty. When I was disassebmling I had a heck of a time getting the
metal fan past the viscous clutch on the front of the water pump. I was
able to get it past with a little bit of wiggle and
I had heard of chipping some of the newer diesel trucks to get
almost 30MPG but after you spend $40K for the truck and $5K-7$ for
chipping it is simply not worth it.
I have only heard of 'chipping' in conjunction with getting
more power, never for better economy. Seems to me that if it
were
That begs the question - at what price does free used veggie fryer oil
become more expensive than wholesale ($1.68/gal or less) virgin soy oil
due to filtration and processing costs incurred with transforming the used
stuff into biodiesel? Or does the used fryer oil only make sense for the
home
Ya, I've been wondering how I could upgrade the TD to a fatter bar,
but didn't want to mess with the SLS, especially if I had to fab the
linkage.
On 4/27/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
SLS requires a special sway bar. Crawl under the car and check how the
control valve linkage
Dave (and the others that responded),
Typical Mercedes thing. Take the fan off the clutch and it's possible,
though hard to remove. Separated, it's impossible to replace without
removing the radiator. Put it back on the clutch and it's possible to
replace; and I didn't even buy the custom tools.
fyi: I built a very similar bolt spinner, but mine's made out of
aluminum bar. It's so much lighter that I can spin that sucker off in
1/3 the time as Dave's clunky old-tech version.
On 4/27/06, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
2) Buy the stubby socket and fabricate the spinner tool. Photos
I've done that job a couple times with a heavy wire to lock the hub
(goes between the two raised ridges and into a hole in the hub), an 8mm
allen wrench, and a bit of pipe for a handle. Works perfectly. There
is NOT much room up there, you have to unscrew the bolt with a both
hands (one
Hello Jim,
I seem to remember hearing about with the newer Duramax trucks and some chip
manufacturers claiming that you could bring the truck for low 20's to high
20's. I don't know how it would work but I guess that it could change fuel
delivery and timing and reduce horsepower by a
Yep, that belongs to a forum member at 500E.com, he's mentioned
several times that it would be coming up for sale soon. If I were in
the market for another 500E, I would probably grab this immediately at
the buy it now price. The top speed photo is interesting, as the
speedo is optimistic for the
You've got a 123 chassis, and the 300SD is a 126 chassis. The 126 is more
luxurious, has a cushier ride and a sleeker, more elegant look. See:
www.viewimages.mbz.org/by_chassis/Coupe/
Scroll down and see the more modern cars.
Lynn
How hard is it to install sway bars on a 92 300D? If it improves handling
and it's an easy install, I'm interested ...
On 4/28/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ya, I've been wondering how I could upgrade the TD to a fatter bar,
but didn't want to mess with the SLS, especially if I had
My compressor calls for 30 weight non-detergent oil. I found some
Mobile 1 compressor oil that meets the specifications and used that.
Regards,
J.B. Hebert
At 07:30 PM 4/27/2006, you wrote:
what is the preferred oil for an air compressor? M1 or do I need a
special oil? TIA all,
--
Thanks.
Brian
On 4/27/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Zoltan Finks wrote:
Ah. Very good. Curious, though: Recommended by whom? Certainly not
Mercedes?
WRONG! To quote from Mercedes Technical Service Bulletin 00/57A issued
11/95:
Ideally, the engine oil level should be around
I am almost certain that on the 124, you don't need to worry about
SLS, other than stretching the U-clamp or something. Should definitely
be doable. I never checked the Euro EPC to see if MB sells a larger
clamp for Sportline models with SLS. (Hmmm, might even be some USA
models with that too.)
Sunil,
The front bar is pretty easy... about an hour if you are mechanically
inclined. The rear bar is much more work, took me about 4 hours the
first time I did it, but with practice I can now do it in less than 1
hour. The procedure for the rear bar is on my website. No procedure
needed for
Ok, so remind me, why do I want to pay through the nose for MB coolant or look
around until I find someone who has
Zerex G-05?
My car is a 1976 115 300D. It is 30 years old and I have had it for almost a
year. It has green coolant in it now.
It may have had green coolant for the past 25 years.
i wish some of those guys would buy parts from bimby. i've got this
expensive ad going there, but no sales.
On 4/28/06, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yep, that belongs to a forum member at 500E.com, he's mentioned
several times that it would be coming up for sale soon. If I were in
the
the coolant story is a bit of a mystery. nearly all MBs run the green
stuff. nearly all of them with plastic neck radiators eventually break the
neck off. when the neck breaks, people scream it was the green stuff. as
there are virtually none out there that have lived their whole lives on the
I think brakes are considered a weak point on these trucks. The original stuff
didn't last long.
I would guess that rotors need to be looked at and new pads installed. If that
doesn't do it then calipers need to
be looked at.
Please fix it before you run into some poor person in a nice old
Ok, so remind me, why do I want to pay through the nose for MB coolant
or look around until I find someone who has Zerex G-05?
Because the car will last longer with less effort that way?
The green stuff is probably OK, just like DOT 3 brake fluid
is OK, so long as you change it often enough.
On 4/28/06, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yep, that belongs to a forum member at 500E.com, he's mentioned
several times that it would be coming up for sale soon. If I were in
the market for another 500E, I would probably grab this immediately at
the buy it now price. The top speed photo is
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