Thanks for the early Atta whatzit.No pictures yet.The lifters are a mixed lot
of 20 that I'm using for practice. Some are clean and almost dry and some are
partially filled with black guck.I'll post more as the experiment continues.
Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2015
More info found.
Evidently this is common taxi in Urup.
http://en.vindecoder.pl/WDB1241201A007599
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/227519-87-300d-4-cylinder-5-speed-manual.html
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Dealer dookie. They have to make a special request for it, like any non-North
American part, which they can do as a list or individual part. My dealer did
it several times for me.
As a matter of fact, they’re doing it right now.
My R129 (1997 SL500) has a very expensive and poorly engineered
If you are trying to sell a car like this for this much at least put more than
2 photos.
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Yea that's got to be it, sure was not as described to me by the seller, who
said there were no warning or check engine lights on when I asked. It sounds
like it's probably going to need a wiring harness and both the throttle
actuator things replaced, the cost of the parts alone is well over the
It's a simple 10 x 14 shed, not a garage.
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Garage...
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Dimitri's what is beautiful?
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On Wed, 3 Jun 2015 17:33:06 -0500 Curly McLain via Mercedes
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Way cool! I really would like a how to write up to go with the
picture so i can do it WHEN needed (not if)... or
For future construction, I would like to recommend that you look at using a
coloring agent for the concrete pad. The concrete is then the same color
throughout the entire pour, No paint to flake or chip in the future.
At the proper time in the concrete cure cycle, use a concrete sealer, which
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I’m pretty sure this is it.
Dan
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You were lucky to dodge THAT bullet. What a nightmare's list of honey-doos.
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Yea that's got to be it, sure was not as described to me by the seller,
who said there were no warning or check engine
My parents bought a five gallon pail of some clear, volatile/smelly concrete
sealant made by BASF, had a gallon or so left after putting two coats on their
new 24x40 garage. Unfortunately, they took the leftover stuff to the county's
annual 'free toxic waste recycling day', so I can neither use it
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More info found.
Evidently this is common taxi in Urup.
Some of the cheapest W124s around yerp were 200Ds.
Leading to a certain amount of silliness among the younger set when they hit the
bottom of the
I tried to buy the front bumper bracket to hold a euro license
plate. Was told that MB would not send them over here. The dealer's
service dept had tried to get one a couple of years ago when one of
the mechanics damaged one on a customer's car, even there MB would
not send a replacement. What
Dimitri's? Its beautiful...
-Curt
naaa andrew's. The one that matches his new shed
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Use some concrete stain, you can get lots of colors and it won't come off
--R
On 6/4/15 3:58 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote:
Physics'ill work EVERY TIME. Did y'all catch what I said about that
slab in the MOJAVE DESERT? This one's in MARYLAND, isn't it? Ya
can't stop Mother Nature. You
Do the powers that be require a concrete foundation in your locale?
My plan is to build a new and bigger shed - probably one that looks like
a small barn in order to get the storage room in the loft area. The one
we have now is one of those flimsy steel bolt together things and has no
ready
Make sure it's short pile and porous - not on a solid sheet of plastic. Ya
gotta let the moisture escape to atmosphere.
Wilton
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Use some concrete stain, you can get lots of colors and it won't come off
--R
or exposed aggregate. If the concrete is still fresh, you can do
that with acid and a burlap bag (tater sack) Normally it is done
when the concrete is set but not hard. At that time you wash away
the top of
Interim report.The method demonstrated in the video did not work for me, as I
could not get them to separate.So, in best english fashion, I had to make-do
and make a tool.The tool is a 2 ft long piece of 1x3 oak and holds the lifter
in a simple clamp, open side down. A few whacks on the bench
I wanna see pictures of the new 4 car garage
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What will you store in the shed?
I always end up with an oily mess under things like the snowblower and
rototiller.
IF you insist upon painting, my suggestion is to put down some plywood
on top of the concrete and paint the plywood.
RB
On 04/06/2015 3:56 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Its probably going to be tough to keep any coating on the concrete. Look for
something specific for concrete. I know POR15 is supposed to be good for it but
you'll spend $$$.
-Curt
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I tried to buy the front bumper bracket to hold a euro license
plate. Was told that MB would not send them over here. The
dealer's service dept had tried to get one a couple of years ago
when one of the mechanics damaged one on a customer's car, even
there MB would not send a replacement. What
ATTABOY!
You shoulda seen the tools and jigs we made in Greenland to help us in
rebuilding 10 LARGE (well, I thought they were large then) Diesel generator
engines.
Wilton
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Awesome! Pictures?
How do the innards look, clean/dirty wise?
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-Curt
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Subject: [MBZ] Andrew's shed
Do the
Still on the drawing board.
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So what about the floor in your second shed?
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On June 4, 2015 4:56:19 PM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Perhaps Andrew's shed is really a garage?
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Do the powers that be require a concrete foundation in your locale?
My plan is to build a new and bigger shed - probably one that looks like
Dimitri's? Its beautiful...
-Curt
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Concrete paint or other covering for shed floor
I build sheds with .60 treated lumber for foundations (ground
contact) 2 x 6 joists and 3/4 plywood for the floors. Last for a
long time and termites/carpenter ants won't eat the .060 wood. No
concrete truck/concrete finishers/floats/power trowel/forms required.
Look up all weather wood
I like Wilton's idea - I/O carpet.
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Use some concrete stain, you can get lots of colors and it won't come off
--R
or exposed aggregate. If the concrete is still fresh, you can do that
with acid and a
So what about the floor in your second shed?
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300
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I like Wilton's idea - I/O carpet.
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Unlikely.
While the North America dealers may not have it in their EPC, as long as you
can identify part numbers they can order them.
Nearly everything on the car with the exception of the engine would have been
available on this side of the pond anyway.
When I had the 1984 250LWB (Euro spec
I was hoping to apply something myself w/o assistance from another
contractor...
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'Sure hope that contractor was concerned/conscientious enough to pour it
on a plastic vapor barrier.
Wilton
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'Mighty hard to correct what wasn't done before the concrete was poured.
Any covering on a slab without a vapor barrier under it must be porous to
allow the moisture to escape to atmosphere.
A bit late, but ask the contractor if the slab has a vapor barrier beneath
it.
Wilton
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Our new garden shed is up, built on a concrete slab. What sort of paint
should we use on the floor - or is there a better option?
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Leave it be?
It is a garden shed.
Why worry about covering
'Sure hope that contractor was concerned/conscientious enough to pour it on
a plastic vapor barrier.
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In '75, we had a problem of moisture making its way through concrete slab in
George Air Force Base laundry - in Mojave Desert. For MANY years, paint,
epoxy, etc., etc., would not stay on it. My guys (civil engineering
painters) took me to see it and asked if I might have any suggestions. The
Not on top - not sure about beneath. It was poured by a licensed
contractor.
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Our new garden shed is up, built on a concrete slab. What sort of paint
should we use on the floor - or is there a better
You should be able to find part numbers that are different from USA
models on one of the rooskie websites. I'd be the classic center can
help also. 124 is out of production 20 years now.
I looked up the 123 door pod on autohausAz last night and they are a
buck more than the Classic Center.
Yes, the better (BEST) option is to NOT paint it.
Wilton
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That contractor is not gonna hafta maintain that paint.
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Our new garden shed is up, built on a concrete slab. What sort of paint
should we use on the floor - or is there a better option?
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clay wrote:
Maybe because we have no designation for it on this end of the pond, so the
seller uses a designation we will jump on. He should have led off with w124
manual trans.
I spoke briefly with the guy - he is from Romania...
Not on top - not sure about beneath. It was poured by a licensed
contractor.
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Our new garden shed is up, built on a concrete slab. What sort of paint
should we use on the floor - or is there a better
Our new garden shed is up, built on a concrete slab. What sort of paint
should we use on the floor - or is there a better option?
Does the concrete have a vapor barrier (heavy plastic sheet) underneath?
Any sealer on top?
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Leave it be?
It is a garden shed.
Why worry about covering the concrete?
RB
Along that line: Cover it with 2 or more of dirt/gravel/peanut
shells etc.. you'll be able to stand on it much longer at a time.
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There is no vapor barrier but the contractor says it'll be ok to paint it.
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GO ahead! I'd give whatever you put on a 90% chance of peeling/flaking
off within 5 years. Do it just before you want to sell, so
You have to wait 6 months or one year can't remember for the concrete to fully
cure before you paint. Why would you want to paint anyway?
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There is no vapor barrier but the
There is no vapor barrier but the contractor says it'll be ok to paint it.
NO SKIN OFF HIS BACK WHEN THE PAINT PEELS
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I have an old steel pipe swing set rescued from a school
playground that was being torn down. It's probably 50 years
old.
I'm getting it setup at my house and want to securely anchor
the posts. I expected I would dig a hole (not trivial in the
rock infested ground here) for the post and
I'm no expert, but I believe you need to mix your concrete
before pouring it in the hole. Also, the bottom of the hole
should be gravel, so that water can escape the pipe and drain
away, rather than puddling in the concrete around the pipe,
rusting it away.
-- Jim
Physics'ill work EVERY TIME. Did y'all catch what I said about that slab in
the MOJAVE DESERT? This one's in MARYLAND, isn't it? Ya can't stop Mother
Nature. You can only be aware of it's influence and manage it's effect on
ya life. I have spoken.
Wilton
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You need another shed.
Andrew Two Sheds Strasfogel
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There is no vapor barrier but the contractor says it'll be ok to paint it.
Pound some rebar in a coupla feet and use some u-bolts to attach to the pipe.
Quick and easy.
--R (sent from my miniPad)
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I have an old steel pipe swing set rescued from a school
playground that was being torn down.
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