Sunil Hari wrote:
I was driving around town today in the 300D, and just as I got on the
highway entrance ramp I saw the oil light come on. I immediately parked and
turned the car off and waited a few minutes. As I turned it off, I saw that
the oil pressure was correct, and after shutdown I
Bill Gallagher wrote:
As you turn sharply, the oil is being forced outward, thus causing the
light to come on as it should I think you should check the oil level
which should be near the max level
The oil level light should NOT illuminate until the level has remained
below the set
Donald Snook wrote:
This seller claims that a gasser MB six cylinder gets 40mpg. Do these
kinds of sellers think we're all idiots?
If he set a high reserve price, he hopes one of us is an idiot.
If the price is set by auction, he hopes there are two idiots in the world.
Mitch.
HI all..
On my recent trip to pick up the 500E, I was picked up at the San
Jose Airport by friends, Richard and Laura Simonds, in their 1956
Adenauer 300c with 78,000 miles... He even put on his chauffeur
cap... Wonderful old car. Felt very pampered. Richard mentioned
that every
On Jun 14, 2006, at 5:27 PM, Sunil Hari wrote:
What the hell happened? Kaleb says it's just the car's way of
telling me to
check the oil.
--
Sunil Hari
The low oil light can be somewhat sensitive. Checking oil is good
advice when the light comes on.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Jun 14, 2006, at 5:41 PM, Zach wrote:
Anyone else have any of these? does anyone know what years/models
they
are found on?
They are wheels for the spare tire. I'm guessing they used aluminum
for the weight savings.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
The shimmy deal was on the first 2 years only, and those would have been
fixed LONG ago under recall
John M McIntosh wrote:
if you buy a 98 or 99 which has the latest engineering changes etc,
and set aside oh say $10,000
to repair anything, or everything, then I think that should be your
Mine has been coming on in my SDL, and my oil level is right at the full
mark, mainly when going down the highway
John Berryman wrote:
On Jun 14, 2006, at 5:27 PM, Sunil Hari wrote:
What the hell happened? Kaleb says it's just the car's way of
telling me to
check the oil.
--
Sunil Hari
I keep running across 140 chassis cars in fantastic shape for not that
much money. Why don't I want one of these again? Is it the wiring
harness. They do appear to be very nice cars.
Funny you should mention this. My dealer has had a very well kept S300 140 in
the shop for several weeks now.
Mine had the evaporator done at the dealer, cost 4k, entire interior
just about has to come out. Mine was covered under warranty. If I
bought a used one I would first try that expensive sealer stuff, if that
didnt work I would just do the work myself
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I keep running
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-1977-and-1979-Mercedes-240D-diesel-running-w-parts_W0QQitemZ4650995367QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
There is no upper pan gasket, just a small (1/16) bead of RTV sealant.
If it doesn't leak, leave it alone unless you need to take the pan off
for some other reason.
Tranny seal if it drips a bit is easy now, check bushings in shifter
levers, engine shocks since they have to come out anyway,
The engine, climate control, and window control systems break often and
are EXPENSIVE, and combined with the flaky wiring make these hobby cars
for the wealthy. Too bad, they are otherwise the best cars Benz made.
DO NOT disconnect the computers in a W140 for ANY REASON unless forced
to --
Tan:
I have Vanagon Westfalia TD conversion (from NA) and I share your
appreciation of these vehicles. There's just nothing else like 'em.
When I investigated buying mine a few years ago, I did some research
on Eurovans as well. What I heard at that time was that the VR-6 was
a great motor,
http://chicago.craigslist.org/car/171626362.html
No affiliation, ect.
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
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Yeah, there were several cars back then that had central lubrication
-- some even automated.
The point is that a properly designed joint only goes bad when the
grease does or it gets dirt in it -- I've never replaced a ball joint
or tie rod end with an intact boot. Every single one was
I'm not sure it's fair to say there are basic engine problem, there
are problems
with head gaskets for the 3L engines, but the 4 or 5 L engines have
been great
performers outside of the engine harness issue. Even the 6L engine
is ok once
you replace all the wiring and actuators.
As say as
All I know is mine had the fix well before I got it and I never had a shimmy
John M McIntosh wrote:
In my reading of this they replaced the lower control arm mounts with
hydraulic bushings, but doubt reminds on the internet that this
fixed everything...
On 14-Jun-06, at 5:18 PM, Kaleb C.
After all, they were engineered like few (maybe *no*) other vehicles.
Would you please explain this vague statement? Engineering to me means among
other things designed in reliability over the long term. Which this model sure
as hell does not have.
RLE
Let's see, oh
A) custom designed bose radio speaker system (14 speakers? or is that
12)
B) trunk release/latch assemble which uses multiple micro-switch and
air pressure and vacuum to
mange placement of handle, and to pull trunk closed.
My 83 300TDt has a bar, a latch and one buggered
on 6/14/06 5:41 PM, Zach at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Anyone else have any of these? does anyone know what years/models they
are found on?
Odd you should mention that, the wheels that came with the 240d (yes THAT
240d) I got from Mike looked like steel to me.
Only after I had told the steel
http://seattle.craigslist.org//zip/171261944.html
WTF is it? I am sure it could be painted up to showcase the trek north
and hold all the extra parts and fuel we may need
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Steve MacSween wrote:
Maybe they used them on 240ds to reduce weight a little? Dunnn
Like it'd help. :-)
--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi
1980 300TD 180+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi
1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi
1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
1972 220 278+kmi
yes, check the oil and see if there is some obstruction in the filter.
The e300d does the oil lamp dance after a change and I chase it for a
bit, then the light decides to not do that anymore. All the while the
oil is new, level mid stick or less cold, no visible leaks, no loss in
1k miles.
OR
change your fuses. Must have something there. I do that ritual for
the ED, just to make the wife look at me strange. Her car, so what can
it hurt?
On Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at 03:32 PM, Bill Gallagher wrote:
As you turn sharply, the oil is being forced outward, thus causing the
John Ervine wrote:
Steve MacSween wrote:
Maybe they used them on 240ds to reduce weight a little? Dunnn
Like it'd help. :-)
They were manufactured to reduce unsprung weight and improve handling!
They were considerably more expensive than steel wheels I was told.
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth wrote:
They were manufactured to reduce unsprung weight and improve handling!
They were considerably more expensive than steel wheels I was told.
I'm being facetious, Marshall. Reduction in unsprung weight would be a very
important performance aspect of those wheels.
--
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/171490998.html
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
http://seattle.craigslist.org//zip/171261944.html
WTF is it?
One of the homeliest things I've ever seen? A hydroplane-race-mobile?
A project, indeed.
-- Jim
M.Afzaal Khan wrote:
Hi Marshall; How much would the difference be in toe-in if the
spreader bar were not used, as would be the case at most alignment
shops. Very little toe-in under dynamic conditions?
Impossible to predict. In a BRAND NEW car, there will be little
On Wed, 14 Jun 2006 02:01:50 -0500 Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm lazy. *smile*
You see, soon I will be doing an engine swap. I'll be pulling the engine
from a W123 300D turbo and putting it into another W123 300D turbo.
The lazy part is that I want to do all the common, but
On Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:28:16 -0400 Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Craig McCluskey wrote:
On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 07:35:13 +0500 M.Afzaal Khan
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
For alignment the front wheels need to be kept apart with a bar set
at 100 NM . and only then the toe- in is
On Wed, 14 Jun 2006, John M McIntosh wrote:
Lastly anything that has Bosch written on it seems prone to failure,
if I could excise that vendor from my benzs I'd be happier...
Make sure to find Lucas replacements when you do!
-j.
Cool setup. Not going to happen today with all of the planned obsolescence
going on.
Mike
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Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 7:38 PM
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Looks European to me. Quite the ugly thing but pretty cool. Too bad it is
3000 miles from here I would go and get it.
Mike
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From: redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 10:07 PM
Subject: [MBZ] ArcticQ
Not unlike driving a '67 VW Bus around for seven years.
On 6/14/06, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
One thing about driving a 240d, particularly an autobox, it really brings
you back to focusing on the road ahead like NO other car. Eeek.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a
Does anyone else have a suggestion as to the culprit? Do I remember
correctly in that the fuel pump relay is known for bad solder joints?
I don't think it's a particular problem, but it can happen.
First I'd pull it and clean its contacts. It would be fairly
easy to tap that signal with a wire
Looks to me like an IHC Metro but there was a time in the '50s when there were
a ton of manufacturers putting out panel delivery trucks like that.
Stick and OM 617 in and it could be a really cool ride.
-Curt
Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 19:07:42 -0700
From: redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hmm-I never thought of that-why do you think that is?
Dwight
Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've found that the oil level on the two sides of the dipstick on my 190D can
be considerably different. If I go by the high side (which happens to be the
side I usually see first) and its
The Albatross is headed for Vancouver WA, though will be making
a pass through the greater Seattle area. It's going to stay at
my brother's house for awhile.
-- Jim
Trampas -
You could also replace the relay with a jumper and see if the problem seems
to go away.
Barry
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Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 7:02 AM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 560SEL
Dunno, the dipstick assuredly hits the oil at an angle but I wouldn't think it
would be enough to cause this effect though...
-Curt
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hmm-I never thought of that-why do you think that is?
Dwight
Curt Raymond wrote:
I've found that the oil level on the two
Original Message
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Non-Project 240D in Washington
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 06:45:52 -0700
From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The Albatross is headed for Vancouver WA, though will be making
a pass through the
That is exactly how its supposed to be. What you needed to have
selected was the button right next the the defrost button.
Striplin Admin account wrote:
Original Message
Subject:ACC in 91 W124 300D
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 08:29:00 -0400
From: LarryT [EMAIL
On Jun 15, 2006, at 9:44 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
Looks to me like an IHC Metro but there was a time in the '50s when
there were a ton of manufacturers putting out panel delivery trucks
like that.
Stick and OM 617 in and it could be a really cool ride.
-Curt
I didn't see pictures of
g, I was looking under the hood of some recent C class and noticed
Lucas proudly printed on some electronics so it's closer than we think.
On 15-Jun-06, at 3:17 AM, John W. Reames III wrote:
On Wed, 14 Jun 2006, John M McIntosh wrote:
Lastly anything that has Bosch written on it seems
If he set a high reserve price, he hopes one of us is an idiot.
If the price is set by auction, he hopes there are two idiots in the
world.
Mitch.
From my point of view this sums up why I may never buy a car on E-Bay
However I have not had a good history of buying and selling things in
That and the fact that three of four knobs for the air-flow adjustment
levers are missing and the fourth looks chewed up!
I had a 1970 280SE and I replaced the side wise heater control levers in the
center of the dash. I believe my fingers are still bleeding.
George Larribeau
Dallas, Texas
M.Afzaal Khan wrote:
The local alignment shop says it adds a extra amount of toe-in to
compensate for the spreader bar being unavailable
regards
If they do that with a relatively new car or one that's been recently
rebuilt, there will be too much toe and if they do it on a worn one
there
on 6/15/06 12:32 PM, George Larribeau at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
More that once he has had cars
delivered to (and picked up at) his house of a Semi Car hauler operated by a
usually very lost driver trying to find his house in some what east Dallas.
LOL, too bad Van Knutson isn't on this
OH, so that's why the owner's manual mentions using caution when driving in
the wet. LoL.
Mac
on 6/15/06 12:25 PM, John M McIntosh at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
g, I was looking under the hood of some recent C class and noticed
Lucas proudly printed on some electronics so it's closer than
Yeah, you certainly one-upped us all on that one.
Bet you got to chat with a lot of young ladies with tie-dye t-shirts, tho.
Mac
on 6/15/06 9:30 AM, Zeitgeist at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Not unlike driving a '67 VW Bus around for seven years.
On 6/14/06, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED]
i got a 79 280CE. it gets water in it, so i took out all the carpets and
interior panelling and don't even bother to close the windows or roof
anymore.
now that's a car!
(yeah, yeah, so i'm a little brain damaged)
On 6/14/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
John M McIntosh wrote:
Uh, ya...chatting, that's what I did with the ladies in the bus--right.
On 6/15/06, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yeah, you certainly one-upped us all on that one.
Bet you got to chat with a lot of young ladies with tie-dye t-shirts, tho.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive
Striplin Admin account wrote:
Original Message
Subject:ACC in 91 W124 300D
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 08:29:00 -0400
From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Today, was in the low 70s and raining - needed the defrost - pushed the
button the fan went
Some weeks back, I thought I had a turbo problem with my 82 300SD and got
good advice from several on this list, esp. Jim and Kaleb.
The symptoms were low power that I finally realized was fuel starvation
(unable to maintain speed on highway, especially uphill) that only began
after traveling
So what kind of chicks do you pick up in the blue vanagon wolfsburg edition?
tie-dye dreadheads turned soccer moms? ;^)
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Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 11:04:31 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
The neutral safety switch on my 82 300SD has deteriorated over the last year
or so. The engine has always cranked with the shifter in neutral, but park
is another matter. At first, It would not crank in park after a cold soak.
Now it only cranks in park after the engine is hot. I experimented
Mike Canfield wrote:
Cool setup. Not going to happen today with all of the planned obsolescence
going on.
Mike
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From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED]
every 100 miles a light on the dash comes on and he presses a
lever that services about 11 (or
Zeitgeist wrote:
Not unlike driving a '67 VW Bus around for seven years.
Also, after driving a VW Bus, any other car seems silent as a tomb on
the freeway.
Recently I serviced the radiator hoses on my 85 300SD. I ordered the MB coolant
from rusty. I was a bit disappointed that the coolant is almost clear. A very
pail yellow, I guess I am just use to having colored green coolant. The point
here is what over the counter coolants are safe in the
M.Afzaal Khan wrote:
The local alignment shop says it adds a extra amount of toe-in to
compensate for the spreader bar being unavailable
Probably they're dialing in enough to make sure you don't end up with
toe-out at speed. That will certainly keep the car from wandering all
over the
Xerex G-05. One gets it at NAPA in these parts (Western MO). It is the same
color.
Chris
George Larribeau [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Recently I serviced the radiator
hoses on my 85 300SD. I ordered the MB coolant from rusty. I was a bit
disappointed that the coolant is almost clear. A
g, I was looking under the hood of some recent C class and noticed
Lucas proudly printed on some electronics so it's closer than we think.
The 202, hardly a recent car now, used a Lucas brake booster. My '01 C320's
front calipers are Lucas and are easier to service than any of the calipers
it's funny - Lucas electrics have such a bad rap, but my 115 had lucas
foglights that worked perfectly after 30+ years. Don't know if that's the
exception or the norm.
Lucas, Prince of Darkness. See, it's normal for all British components to
leak. Cars leak oil, fuel, and coolant - it's only
Anyone with a valid CARFAX account who can run the following for me:
1HGEJ56673WL019080
Should be a 1998 Honda Civic. I know, Iknow, but it's for my daughter.
Couldn't find a nice 190D in her time frame.
Thanks in advance.
Gary Thompson
1995 E320
The Albatross is headed for Vancouver WA,
Ooh, so close I can almost smell it hahahahaha!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela AKA Granny who is
running much better after driving around for about an hour yesterday, and
she now has new tires and current tags.
Exception. Trust me. (:
Levi
Ahh, the days of the TR7's with Good Ol' Lucas. They're so cute when they
wink at you with the up/down headlight. (:
On 6/15/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
it's funny - Lucas electrics have such a bad rap, but my 115 had lucas
foglights that worked
M.Afzaal Khan wrote:
The local alignment shop says it adds a extra amount of toe-in to
compensate for the spreader bar being unavailable
If the spreader bar is unavailable, tell them to buy a good strong spring loaded
shower curtain rod. Not perfect, but better than nothing.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
front calipers are Lucas and are easier to service than any of the calipers on
any past MB I've owned. Not that I'm endorsing Lucas.
Lucas = Girling when it comes to brakes. Been making brakes much longer
than Lucas has owned them.
Sunil Hari wrote:
If you use the green stuff or Dex-Cool (shudder) or anything BUT the MB
stuff or Zerex G-05 (same stuff, different jug), it'll ruin the aluminum
radiator. So pony up for the yellow-orange stuff, and save yourself a large
cooling system repair bill later.
Prestone makes
Just pray there's no electronics connected to that caliper. If it says
Lucas on it, you're living on borrowed time... (:
On 6/15/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
front calipers are Lucas and are easier to service than any of the
calipers on
any past MB
Lucas, Prince of Darkness. See, it's normal for all British components to
leak. Cars leak oil, fuel, and coolant - it's only natural for British
electrics to leak smoke.
T shits seen at the NTNOA (North Texas Norton Owners Association) Lake O'
the Pines Rally: A gentleman does not motor
MB won't endorse the stuff. Thus, I won't touch it.
On 6/15/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sunil Hari wrote:
If you use the green stuff or Dex-Cool (shudder) or anything BUT the MB
stuff or Zerex G-05 (same stuff, different jug), it'll ruin the aluminum
radiator. So pony up for
Just want to chime in here on this Engineering post. Bosch should really
think before they write about failures.
Damn near every Bosch 5.1 ABS system with the integrated electronics is a piece
of crap. From 98 to 03
when Bosch integrated ASR with the ABS systems the circuit boards were so small
MB won't endorse the stuff. Thus, I won't touch it.
Is there a MB list of MB endorsed / spproved fluids besides stuff from MB?
The Indie shop that works on wifes BMW is in love with Pentosin Blue.
George Larribeau
Dallas, Texas
1985 300SD 190K
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