On 5/4/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I don't know enough about electronics to get much out of the
broken relay, so I'm willing to send it to anyone (Jim?) who wants to
dissect it or attempt a component-level repair. There sure are more
components in it than I expected---ICs,
Peter, what cap did you use? (I need to get one!)
Lynn
Victoria '85 300SD
200K+
buying a rebuilt amp from them and now everything's fine except for a
little
variation in set speed on inclines, which I suspect is the fault of the
actuator---I'll replace it the next time I have the intake manifold
off.
The amplifiers are full of resistors that are supposed to be
tuned to
That's what I was going for -- I'll check the bulb I added for the
size - IIRC it was like a single filament brake light bulb ;-) it was
*plenty* bright.
Brake lights are more than 10W, so will draw more current.
I like your idea of adding light in the footwells - that's what I
was
Does this mean that it's new starter time?
Probably.
Will cleaning connections make any difference?
Doubtful.
Is it possible to replace just the solenoid which seems to be the
problem?
I don't think so, I messed with one once (from the SDL) and it
doesn't really seem to be a
OK, it's on its way to you, Jim. Good thing you have the SDL to test
it
in. (Assuming the specs are the same for the Klima in the 603 engine
regardless of chassis---I guess that isn't a very safe assumption,
knowing
Ma Benz's prediliction for subtle differences in parts that one would
think
On Sun, 7 May 2006 10:35:23 -0400 Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Honda Thats - http://www.honda.co.jp/Thats/
(Seriously, Thats the name. Whose on second?)
No, who's on first.
Craig
On Sun, 7 May 2006 11:24:45 -0700 John M McIntosh
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've seen somewhere some fluorescent 12V lights for installation in
back of mini-vans, those provide lots of light.
lets see via google.
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-lights/12v-fluorescent-tubes.htm
8, 13,
I believe on the '81 300D I had the reverse lights were part og the CC
circuit.
Bob Rentfro
- Original Message -
From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 11:40 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300D cruise control
All of the electronic control (vs the vacuum type used earlier) ground
through the stop lamp bulbs. Sounds kinda nuts, but what happens is
that when the lamps light up, there is suddenly 12V on the ground side,
and the amplifier drops off line. If you don't have good, or matched,
lamps, you
In a message dated 5/7/2006 7:37:14 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
All of the electronic control (vs the vacuum type used earlier) ground
through the stop lamp bulbs. Sounds kinda nuts, but what happens is
that when the lamps light up, there is suddenly 12V on
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-Mercedes-Benz-300-Diesel_W0QQitemZ4638253485QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE,
85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D,
76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL
On Sun, 07 May 2006 22:07:19 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-Mercedes-Benz-300-Diesel_W0QQitemZ4638253485QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Indeed, but he spilled PeptoBismol all over it.
Craig
Anyone know anything about these:
http://www.123ignition.nl/
They make a replacement electronic distributor for old MB 6 cylinder
engines.
http://www.123ignition.nl/brand/Mercedes.html
Anyone used these? How much do they cost?
They do not seem to have any vendors in the USA.
Allan
--
and stuck a horse where the three-pointed star should be
On 5/7/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Sun, 07 May 2006 22:07:19 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
and it's apparently one of those rare GASOLINE 300D's! WHOA!
Chris
Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: and stuck a horse where the three-pointed
star should be
On 5/7/06, Craig McCluskey wrote:
On Sun, 07 May 2006 22:07:19 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin
wrote:
you will
be best-served just by ponying up for another starter.
I guess I'll start savin' then. I do want it to start reliably.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela, back on the road again!
i have always wondered just what was the thinking behind the sec sel s class
i know the letter is designation is for the cars body class
and most of the rest of the letters usually meant some thing also
is there any thing like a se model today ???
if so what is it called?
and what
Hello everyone!
My dad and I spent most of the afternoon prepping the car for its first test
drive since it came home on a tow truck. I replaced the alt and PS belts,
but couldn't do anything with the AC belt since it doesn't have an idler
pulley (the next project). The compressor turns
All of the electronic control (vs the vacuum type used earlier) ground
through the stop lamp bulbs. Sounds kinda nuts, but what happens is
The vacuum ones (VDO at least, can't speak for the Philco/Ford units
of 1975) also use the brake lamps as a virtual ground.
I have heard, both pro and
In a message dated 5/7/2006 10:16:40 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Other than this, she ran flawlessly, and when I started it up a half an hour
after we got back, there was no smoke at all! For a $500 car, I declare it
a winner! Once things are fine tuned a
In all honesty, when I first heard that name fit I thought of someone
having a fit. Which wouldn't actually disqualify it as a decent name, given
its sort of anti-establishment market target. I assume that the chief
meaning of the name is that it will fit your needs.
All in all, it's a good
I realize that this is a question/comment that probably doesn't have a
definitive answer, but:
The starter that was intermittently working a couple months ago is working
very consistently these days. It was giving me no response on a few
occasions, then it would work after several turns of the
Return that starter, and I'll guarantee ya that your old one will most
certainly die. Let's see how long it'll last!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
I love happy endings too since my previous car, the '73 220D, didn't end
happily at all! However, I did make my money back when I sold it.
If I have to go through the trouble of removing the starter to check the
solenoid and brushes, I'll probably spring for a Bosch rebuilt starter. How
Thanks Jim,
I guessed that what it was-found out yesterday while sitting at a light
and the window went klatta klatta with the idle. I suppose I should
look for one of these and tear it apart again-couldn't see how it was
supposed to go in there as I think it was the culprit all along.
Dwight
Will ALL the wiring between the fuse and your addition carry the
amperage of the added load? I would not use a higher rated fuse until I
determined that the wiring was adequate. Remember, the fuse is to
PROTECT the wiring.
Tom Potter
(Not an electrician, but one who has blown a lot of fuses and
You can thank your lawyers for that. The same reason most shops will not
let you in the shop area--liability.
Tom Potter
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 10:36 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject:
...What's on second and I don't know is on third...No That's in that
routine.
Mike
- Original Message -
From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 9:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The
Does anyone know if asymmetrical rims (wider in back) fit my S124?
I'd prefer them to be uniform and 16, but they seem like nice rims
nevertheless.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/157326617.html
http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/158145667.html
TIA
--
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a
And thievesMike
- Original Message -
From: Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 8:49 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Chandler PicknPull
You can thank your lawyers for that. The same reason most shops will not
let you
In a non-turbo 300CD, pretty easy - just turn the wheels all the way to the
left before you unbolt the starter, so that it has room to fall out.
Warning - they're freaking heavy, so don't drop it on anything vital.
On 5/8/06, kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I love happy endings too since
On May 8, 2006, at 4:19 AM, kevin kraly wrote:
If I have to go through the trouble of removing the starter to
check the
solenoid and brushes, I'll probably spring for a Bosch rebuilt
starter. How
hard is it to remove one of these in a W123?
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
Pretty difficult.
On May 8, 2006, at 4:19 AM, kevin kraly wrote:
If I have to go through the trouble of removing the starter to
check the
solenoid and brushes, I'll probably spring for a Bosch rebuilt
starter. How
hard is it to remove one of these in a W123?
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
I should mention
I've always liked taking Mitsubishi and changing it to MakesUBi%*^#%$y.
~In all honesty, when I first heard that name fit I thought of someone
~having a fit. Which wouldn't actually disqualify it as a decent name, given
~its sort of anti-establishment market target. I assume that the chief
A la the cows back in the 50s with plexiglass stomach window so the
scientists could study their digestion (the cows', that is...)
On 5/5/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yes, the Boxster's engine cannot be seen from the top - it's not *very*
easy
to see from underneath! The top
Did anyone else attend the Deutsche Marque car show in Vienna, VA
yesterday? There were some awesome cars, esp. the Beemers and Benzes.
On 5/5/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yes, the Boxster's engine cannot be seen from the top - it's not *very*
easy
to see from underneath!
It felt threatened by the presence of the newer/better starter and had to prove
it's worth.
Luther
~
~Just a mystery as to why the starter is reformed.
~
~Brian
~83 240D
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (231,xxx kmi)
'82 300CD (159,222 kmi)
'82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work
yes.
On 5/7/06, kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello fellow listers.
Tomorrow, I'm going to replace all of the belts, button up the last of the
linkage bits, put the air cleaner on and take her on her first test drive.
All this talk about starters reminded me about some strange behavior
I can't believe it - not a since bid for $100...
On 5/8/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
1 horse motor?
On Sun, 07 May 2006 22:58:50 -0500, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
and stuck a horse where the three-pointed star should be
On 5/7/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL
On May 8, 2006, at 9:54 AM, Luther Gulseth wrote:
I've always liked taking Mitsubishi and changing it to MakesUBi%*^#%
$y.
Itchypussy?
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
Sorry - meant to say that I can't believe not a SINGLE bid of $100.
On 5/8/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I can't believe it - not a since bid for $100...
On 5/8/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
1 horse motor?
On Sun, 07 May 2006 22:58:50 -0500, Sunil Hari
I can't believe not a SINGLE bid of $100.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-Mercedes-Benz-300-
Diesel_W0QQitemZ4638253485QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Oh and Honey, would you list the car on eBay today? The pictures
are in the folder in yadayada that starts with M.
It could be an
A friend of mine has a Suzuki Grand Vitara. He works at a
screen printing shop. His car's spare tire cover says
Grand Viagra. Looks absolutely stock, unless you read it.
Better than a vanity plate!
-- Jim
Does anyone know if asymmetrical rims (wider in back) fit my S124?
I'd prefer them to be uniform and 16, but they seem like nice rims
nevertheless.
I know you said 124, twice, but for a wild freaky moment I
thought you were doing this to Gump!
-- Jim
Can't help but wonder why there are no photos of the front of it...
On May 8, 2006, at 10:02 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
Sorry - meant to say that I can't believe not a SINGLE bid of $100.
On 5/8/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I can't believe it - not a since bid for
look for one of these and tear it apart again-couldn't see how it was
supposed to go in there as I think it was the culprit all along.
It just slips over the end of the lifter's bar that rides in the
channel.
Obviously before it is put into the channel, of course.
-- Jim
The starter that was intermittently working a couple months ago is
working
very consistently these days...Could it be that I have myself a starter
that I can continue using? And could it be that I should just return
the
starter I bought? A big part of me says that I should just keep the
Ah-OK-I think mine was broken off before I disintegrated it to get the
window unjammed. I will look for one this summer.
My wife helped me and I showed her the round steel door reinforcement in
there-can't hurt to promote the safety angle as to why I have 2 MB's in
the driveway.
Dwight Giles, Jr
THAT, would be pimp-tastically funny.
On 5/8/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I know you said 124, twice, but for a wild freaky moment I
thought you were doing this to Gump!
y
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state
'87 300TD intercooler #22 (214k)
'84 300D
Hi - I have been having problems with my R hip when I drive my '81 300SD.
I get it a bit with other cars also, but am thinking that the pad in the
driver's seat needs to be replaced. I found a place that will do it for
@$65, but they also want $100 for the pad. I think I have seen them on eBay
Anyone got a valid Carfax, etc. account? Need a VIN check.
WDBEB33D6HA455374
Should be a 1987 300D.
Thanks.
Gary Thompson
Georgetown, TX
1995 E320
Vehicle Snapshot
Vehicle 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300D-T
VIN WDBEB33D6HA455374
Body Style 4 Door Sedan
Country of Manufacture Germany
Vehicle History Checklist
Vehicle Description WDBEB33D6HA455374
Title Check No records found
Problem Check No records found
Odometer Check No records found
@$65, but they also want $100 for the pad. I think I have seen them on
eBay
for @$50. Any other sources for these? I think the $65 labor charge
sounds more than fair, but not as sure about the $100 for the pad.
Thoughts?
Yeah,
Check out Rusty.
http://www.buymbparts.com/
You know... one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1992-MERCEDES-BENZ-300SD-NEW-ENGINE_W0QQitemZ4638434843QQcategoryZ6336QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
No affiliation, ect.
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon May 08 15:30:33 2006
Received: from pop-siberian.atl.sa.earthlink.net ([207.69.195.71])
I know. I checked there first. I could find nothing on the site and a
search turned up nothing.
BillR
Give him or Hursty a call. 1-(800) 741-5252 The online catalog is just a
generic europarts thing I believe. I am almost certain they do have them.
IIRC, a lister recently redid his drivers
Wrong list
~
~On May 8, 2006, at 9:54 AM, Luther Gulseth wrote:
~
~ I've always liked taking Mitsubishi and changing it to MakesUBi%*^#%
~ $y.
~
~ Itchypussy?
~
~Johnny B.
~I Mac Therefore I am
~
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (231,xxx kmi)
'82 300CD (159,222 kmi)
There is now.
~Sorry - meant to say that I can't believe not a SINGLE bid of $100.
~
~On 5/8/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
~
~ I can't believe it - not a since bid for $100...
~
~
~
~ On 5/8/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
~
~ 1 horse motor?
~
~ On Sun, 07
Thanks - I will. I had not wanted to bother them with an item they did not
seem to carry.
BillR
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Rick Knoble
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 11:36 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 Seat pad
On 5/7/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
buying a rebuilt amp from them and now everything's fine except for a
little
variation in set speed on inclines, which I suspect is the fault of the
actuator---I'll replace it the next time I have the intake manifold
off.
The amplifiers are
Jim Cathey wrote:
OK, it's on its way to you, Jim. Good thing you have the SDL to test
it
in. (Assuming the specs are the same for the Klima in the 603 engine
regardless of chassis---I guess that isn't a very safe assumption,
knowing
Ma Benz's prediliction for subtle differences in parts
Zoltan Finks wrote:
I realize that this is a question/comment that probably doesn't have a
definitive answer, but:
The starter that was intermittently working a couple months ago is working
very consistently these days. It was giving me no response on a few
occasions, then it would work after
Rusty can get anything for your beloved Benzcall him and give him the
chance to find it.
~Thanks - I will. I had not wanted to bother them with an item they did not
~seem to carry.
~BillR
~
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (231,xxx kmi)
'82 300CD (159,222 kmi)
'82 300D (74,000
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
Hmm. More of an intermittent surgey thing. And it only happens when I
haven't used the cruise for a while, which suggests to me a mechanical
problem (something taking a while to loosen up and operate smoothly after a
period of dormancy)... which is why I suspected the
You can make the 8.5 ET34 rims work in the back, but at the very
least you will need to roll the fender lip, and even then you will
probably get rubbing under compression depending on the tire
width/height you pick. I tried to make such a setup work on my '95
E300D, but finally switched to
How much trouble is it to change at home verses changing at a gas station,
or worse when your wife is driving it?
Trampas
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Marshall Booth
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 12:38 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Hi folks. I'm having a problem with the automatic transmission on my '81 300TD
slipping...at least slipping stumbling in the 1-2 gear range...it's fine once
in the high gears. The odometer is at 242K the transmission was rebuilt at
175K, so I'm hoping the problem is somewhate peripheral to
Trampas wondered:
How much trouble is it [starter] to change at home verses changing at a
gas station,
or worse when your wife is driving it?
There are many, many things that are easy enough to change at a gas
station or do in the breakdown lane of the freeway to keep from having to
pay
Rusty should really begin advertizing some of the other products and
services he offers outside of the WorldPac stuff, even if there is no
way to utilize the web interface to sell them. It pays to advertize.
On 5/8/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Rusty can get anything for your
That was me, a W201 seat. Easy morning job.
I'm pretty sure I paid more than $100 for the new pad from Rusty but its a
real horsehair pad not the junky foam stuff. It feels great. I got a new spring
too. I'd been quoted $600 for the spring and pad, I came in somewhere just
short of $500 but I
http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/157326617.html
Those are the current base W203 wheels. Same diameter and widths as the AMG
wheels on my C320. Tire sizes will be 225/45-17 front and 245/40-17 in back.
And the price is way too high, seems to me.
I bought four new car 16 takeoffs (from the ugly
Where did you pick them up for that price?
On 5/8/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/157326617.html
Those are the current base W203 wheels. Same diameter and widths as the AMG
wheels on my C320. Tire sizes will be 225/45-17 front and 245/40-17 in
I then use a 10mm gear wrench
What is a gear wrench? Are you referring to the box type wrenches with
built-in ratcheting capability? I used one to adjust the PS pump yesterday,
and it worked great, all the benefits of a ratchet where the ratchet
wouldn't fit.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Howdy,
Saturday, my wife left the lights on drained the battery - I entered
the code the radio started working again. I also slow charged the battery
all day Sunday until it was fully charged. Today, I drove it found all
is right again - until I turned the
Marshall wrote: I considered suggesting a new wife, but LINDA was NOT
amused
Oh, Marshall! You like living life on the edge!
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net
For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
Weber
fell off a truck
On 5/8/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Where did you pick them up for that price?
On 5/8/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/157326617.html
Those are the current base W203 wheels. Same diameter and widths as the
AMG
Thanks, Kaleb!
Gary
On 5/8/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Vehicle Snapshot
Vehicle 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300D-T
VIN WDBEB33D6HA455374
Body Style 4 Door Sedan
Country of Manufacture Germany
Check and see if she hit the antenna switch that keeps it up...
Trampas
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 3:45 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] Antenna Question
Howdy,
Saturday, my
heh heh heh, some neighbor kids sold them out of the trunk of their
car. Said they found them on the side of the road.
On 5/8/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
fell off a truck
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state
'87 300TD intercooler #22 (214k)
'84
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Marshall wrote: I considered suggesting a new wife, but LINDA was NOT
amused
Oh, Marshall! You like living life on the edge!
If your car has a rocker switch to control antenna height, they often
come apart and lose contact inside. Pressing on the
Marshall Trampas,
Unfortunately (or fortunatley depending on your point of view) there is
no seperate rocker switch for the antenna on my 300D - it's evidently
hard-wired into the radio - unlike many MBs Normally, I turn the engine
off and the radio shuts down after a 5 sec pause -
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Marshall Trampas,
Unfortunately (or fortunatley depending on your point of view) there is
no seperate rocker switch for the antenna on my 300D - it's evidently
hard-wired into the radio - unlike many MBs Normally, I turn the engine
off and the radio shuts
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