Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

That's right!  And make sure your rental listing doesn't say anything about a M*r bedroom! Kidding aside, I think you have touched on the problem: rod for the master cylinder is too long. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 4, 2020 8:16:36 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > Please refrain

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

Something like this? https://www.harborfreight.com/20-oz-flexible-spout-oil-can-1113.html Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 4, 2020, at 12:34 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > My favorite way to bleed clutch systems is to use an old fashioned hand > pump oil gun. > I fill the pump oiler with

Re: [MBZ] w123 2.88 diff anyone?

I had to replace a W123 diff once. It was noisy and I had a parts car, so... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] W116 jack point patch panels

Someone posted a good site for the 12e panels within the last week or two. Do a search of the archive and it will come up. It was under w123. On Thu, Jul 2, 2020, 8:01 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Noticing some rust bubbles around the front jack points on my

[MBZ] Get'r Done! License plate version

The fasteners holding the plate won't come loose, and I've got to put a new plate on.  Soaked them for a few days with Kroil, but these fasteners seem to be corroded in place.  They were hardware store bought, and that particular store did not have the screws in stainless steel. I think I'm

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

On Sat, July 4, 2020 7:43 am, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > On Sat, July 4, 2020 1:34 am, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > >> >> With the clutch pedal up >> > > ^^^ Key words there. > If the pedal isn't up, you aren't pumping the air out through the master > cylinder. If you just want

Re: [MBZ] jasper transmissions

DIY: I read through a blog of a fellow who rebuilt one (Mercedes), not difficult but time consuming. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 3, 2020 9:46:31 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > Honda Element transmission went out and left me on the side of the road > tonight. > > I had thought it was a

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

I had to push the rod in about an 8th of an inch or less to get it to line up with the pedal mounting point. Would that make a difference? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 4, 2020, at 6:44 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Sat, July 4, 2020 1:34 am, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

If it’s like the clevis rod for a brake cylinder, there should be a small amount (1/8”) of play between the end of the rod and the piston in the clutch cylinder. -D > On Jul 4, 2020, at 10:25 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I had to push the rod in about an 8th of an inch or

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

The pedal stays up on its own with spring pressure. It only stays down if you push it. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 4, 2020, at 7:03 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > >> On Sat, July 4, 2020 7:43 am, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: >> On Sat, July 4, 2020 1:34 am, G Mann via

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

On Sat, July 4, 2020 1:34 am, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > With the clutch pedal up ^^^ Key words there. If the pedal isn't up, you aren't pumping the air out through the master cylinder. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

Please refrain from using these racist designations --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 3, 2020, at 11:35 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I got the slave cylinder and master cylinder ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

In that case should I disconnect the rod from the pedal while bleeding? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 4, 2020, at 9:28 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes, I think that is the problem. The rod is too long. Curt has been down > this path. > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > Jul

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

I did compare it next to the old one before installing it and on the old one the rod stuck out further. Of course it might not have been fully seated in the bore. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 4, 2020, at 8:31 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > That's right! And make sure your

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

As long as they're the same color it's not racist. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

Oh crap you are right. I should complain to the parts sites too. What should we call them? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 4, 2020, at 7:16 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Please refrain from using these racist designations > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Jul 3, 2020, at

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

Yes, I think that is the problem.  The rod is too long.  Curt has been down this path. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 4, 2020 10:25:53 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > I had to push the rod in about an 8th of an inch or less to get it to line up > with the pedal mounting point. Would that

Re: [MBZ] w123 2.88 diff anyone?

Yes it is from an 85 300td. I think it has a taller diff than other 123 cRs because the 1st gear for 85 is lower. Thanks for checking. Kinda surprised it went but the stethoscooe doesnt lie. On Fri, Jul 3, 2020, 4:25 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Karl asks: > > >Looks like the diff is

Re: [MBZ] w123 2.88 diff anyone?

Differentials.pdf On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 3:33 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dave M. has a spread sheet of differentials on his website, I know it > covers 124 and 126 cars, don't know that it covers 123 cars. > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > >

Re: [MBZ] w123 2.88 diff anyone?

On Sat, July 4, 2020 2:16 pm, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: > Yes, that would be quite expensive to ship! I am not sure how much one > would weigh? I don't know, but $50 plus shipping has got to be less than $250. Problem is, the halfshafts are holding the oil in it so opening it up, draining

Re: [MBZ] Get'r Done! License plate version

If you are going to "punch some new holes" with a drill, just drill out the old screws and be done with it ... On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 10:01 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The fasteners holding the plate won't come loose, and I've got to put a > new plate on. Soaked

Re: [MBZ] w123 2.88 diff anyone?

You need an MB Technical Data book for the 123. My oldest one covers the 107, 124, 126 and 201, from 1985 to 1988, sorry. On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 9:46 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes it is from an 85 300td. I think it has a taller diff than other 123 cRs >

Re: [MBZ] w123 2.88 diff anyone?

And here I was, getting ready to jokingly offer Karl an old W123 240D diff I have, as a 3.69 or whatever it is will surely get off the line quicker than a 2.88... But shipping a diff from Cathey's house or Klebville would probably be cheaper than from Michigan. Maybe stick a seeing eye dog in

[MBZ] Fwd: Diesel 1999 Mercedes

Not mine. etc. -- Forwarded message - From: Date: Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 3:59 PM Subject: Diesel 1999 Mercedes To: fred4s...@gmail.com forwarded you this from craigslist: -- Diesel 1999 Mercedes https://newhaven.craigslist.org/pts/7146893894.html

Re: [MBZ] w123 2.88 diff anyone?

I just put the drivetrain (engine, transmission and rear end) from a 84 300D into my 83 240D. The rear end I used was a 3.07. It is working out very well. Plenty of pull in the lower gears and high end cruise at 70 to 80 is pretty comfortable. Huge difference from the 3.69 rear end I had in

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Diesel 1999 Mercedes

Yeah Good right fender and new tires too I was going to swap over to the $600E320 but I think I’m going to sell that one. Too bad it’s too far away or I’d be all over that. $300 would probably get it --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 4, 2020, at 4:47 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

If you push pedal down all the way it stays down but will pop back up to the top on its own if you pop it up a little Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 4, 2020, at 11:30 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes, something like that oil can from Harbor Freight.. > I like one with a rigid spout

[MBZ] Fwd: Classic 240D for restoration

Asking for more pics Bob R Sent from my iPad > > Classic 240D for restoration > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/7153050934.html > > Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to receive email-a-friend > messages in the future. ___

Re: [MBZ] Get'r Done! License plate version

On Sat, July 4, 2020 12:59 pm, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > If you are going to "punch some new holes" with a drill, just drill out > the old screws and be done with it ... I think he was talking about punching holes in the old plate and screwing the new to the old. But I don't know how to do

Re: [MBZ] w123 2.88 diff anyone?

Yes, that would be quite expensive to ship! I am not sure how much one would weigh? I have contact information from a guy that offered one for $250 to the lady selling the 240D if I decide to go that route. My new guide dog is currently in training until around the new year, and my wife’s guide

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

When the pedal is all the way up, is there any free play? You should have 1/4 to 1/2 inch of free travel at the pedal before you feel pump rod and pressure engagement. If you have no free play at the top, then the piston rubber will be covering the end travel port in the master cyl, and you will

Re: [MBZ] Get'r Done! License plate version

Exactly, bend up the old plate at the ends, screw the new on top of the old.  Use shallow screws so they don't hit the body.  Plates are soft aluminum, rusted screws that won't come out are steel, much easier to make new holes in the plates. Crude but effective, faster, and if needed I can

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

I don’t feel any resistance what so ever when pushing the pedal. What I have done today is I unbolted the rod from the pedal so it is all the way up, still continuing with the line hooked from brake caliper to slave cylinder. I pumped the brake pedal for several minutes, closed the bleed port

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

Throw in a complete set of "50 Shades of Gray" with the new renter... all the "master / slave" stuff will be OK then... On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 7:44 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > As long as they're the same color it's not racist. > > -- Jim > > >

Re: [MBZ] w123 2.88 diff anyone?

Check with Greyhound. They do large parcels for cheap. -D > On Jul 4, 2020, at 2:16 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes, that would be quite expensive to ship! I am not sure how much one would > weigh? I have contact information from a guy that offered one for $250 to the > lady

Re: [MBZ] w123 2.88 diff anyone?

On Sat, July 4, 2020 3:42 pm, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: > Differentials.pdf Hmm, would a 3.46 from a non turbo 300D be an upgrade for a 240D in a world with 70+ speed limits? Looks like a 1987 300D diff would do what Karl wants, maybe with a rear cover change if he puts it in a

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Diesel 1999 Mercedes

Nice lawn ornament. Could be a nice project for somebody with a donor body. How many W124 wheels does it come with? Mitch. > > https://newhaven.craigslist.org/pts/7146893894.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Diesel 1999 Mercedes

Check that. Good left fender door etc --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 4, 2020, at 5:00 PM, Buggered Benzmail > wrote: > > Yeah Good right fender and new tires too I was going to swap over to the > $600E320 but I think I’m going to sell that one. Too bad it’s too far away or > I’d be all

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

Yes, something like that oil can from Harbor Freight.. I like one with a rigid spout instead of flex because the poly tubing stays on better. As noted, check the length of the clutch master push rod. the pedal should return to up position... is the return spring OK? On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 7:18

Re: [MBZ] w123 2.88 diff anyone?

I found a 240D parts car that has everything I need for mine, the driver’s seat, windshield, and possibly other things I might find. The person is selling it since the differential went out. everything else seems to work but the AC, so when I pick it up on Monday, I will have to make a

Re: [MBZ] W116 jack point patch panels

Thanks -- I found those also. Rocker panels are available, have not found anything smaller or specific to the jack support area. Allan Allan Streib writes: > Noticing some rust bubbles around the front jack points on my 300SD. > > Does anyone make a repair kit/patch panel for this or is it

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Classic 240D for restoration

Must have been hit hard in the back. Lots of bondo. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 4, 2020, at 12:10 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Asking for more pics > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPad > > >> >> Classic 240D for restoration >> >>

Re: [MBZ] w123 2.88 diff anyone?

Ok thanks. Pretty sure all the non turbo cars were different. I will look for a technical manual but if you can check the stamped number on the diff I would appreciate it Kevin. On Sat, Jul 4, 2020, 11:08 AM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I found a 240D parts car

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

Kaleb, Port of last resort, try stacking some washers under the master cyl till you get some free travel at the clutch pedal, not as a permanent fix, but to get a clutch that works.. At the moment, I'm almost convinced the rod is too long... bring the car closer to computer so I can have a better

[MBZ] Fakebook 124 AC idiocy

I don’t even know... https://www.facebook.com/groups/W124GroupNA/permalink/896211494216940/ --FT Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Diesel 1999 Mercedes

Mitch. I have a surplus of 124 wheels, free for anyone on the list. On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 4:26 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nice lawn ornament. > Could be a nice project for somebody with a donor body. > How many W124 wheels does it come with? > > Mitch. > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Diesel 1999 Mercedes

That and my wrecked 99 $500E300 would make a whole --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 4, 2020, at 4:26 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Nice lawn ornament. > Could be a nice project for somebody with a donor body. > How many W124 wheels does it come with? > > Mitch. > >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

The cylinder came with 2 rods, the one already installed on it the instructions say are for 123, the other rod is for 126.  I have completely disconnected it from the clutch pedal so length should not matter as far as bleeding goes.  I am going to try the oil can method next with a longer

Re: [MBZ] w123 2.88 diff anyone?

Dave M. has a spread sheet of differentials on his website, I know it covers 124 and 126 cars, don't know that it covers 123 cars. Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] W116 jack point patch panels

Often if the jack points are thin it is worth doing the whole rocker. But honestly a small patch would be simple to fab. Tricky part is making it disappear; eastwood sells a little bender to make a valley for the weld metal On Sat, Jul 4, 2020, 11:48 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Diesel 1999 Mercedes

On Sat, July 4, 2020 4:43 pm, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > That and my wrecked 99 $500E300 would make a whole Yours has a good left fender, and enough W210 wheels to make a set? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Fakebook 124 AC idiocy

Either FB makes people stupid or it attracts them. A “25 year mechanic” who has half a brain would know better than that. Do I understand that they were suggesting dumping R-134a in on top of R-12 in the same system? -D > On Jul 4, 2020, at 5:23 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Fakebook 124 AC idiocy

Oh my god, it is unbelievable how stupid people are there, especially those that are the supposed experts. On 7/4/2020 3:01 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I don’t even know... https://www.facebook.com/groups/W124GroupNA/permalink/896211494216940/ --FT Sent from iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Fakebook 124 AC idiocy

Well, I hate to even chime in here, but... I know some of you are purist, but my 1983 300D with over 360,000 miles and still the same compressor from 20 years ago, has run R12, Freeze12, DuraCool, R134a, and something else. The oil has been mixed. It will still cool if topped off and stop

Re: [MBZ] jasper transmissions

>Rebuild kits "from China" seem to be about $200 on eBay. Uh, no. Thank you. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Fakebook 124 AC idiocy

Closed group. -D > On Jul 4, 2020, at 4:01 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don’t even know... > > https://www.facebook.com/groups/W124GroupNA/permalink/896211494216940/ > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Classic 240D for restoration

It’s junk. Probably leaves 4 tracks in the snow. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 4, 2020, at 11:34 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Must have been hit hard in the back. Lots of bondo. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 4, 2020, at 12:10 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mini Split and More

Nice On 7/4/2020 4:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: So my HVAC engineer neighbor was over the other night and I was asking him about his opinion on a mini-split in the garage… His take? Buy a portable 12,000 BTU unit and use that, forget about a mini-split. I bought one at Lowe’s

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mini Split and More

We’ll see…. -D > On Jul 4, 2020, at 7:32 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > Sounds like great progress Dan. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Sat, Jul 4, 2020, 5:25 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > So my HVAC engineer neighbor was over the other night and

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mini Split and More

Regular 15A 120V plug. One 4” dryer vent thingy which I will run under the small garage door and block the rest off with some chipboard pieces I have. -D > On Jul 4, 2020, at 6:35 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Huh. Vent: does it need one or two? In other words, does it heat up

Re: [MBZ] w123 2.88 diff anyone?

On Sat, 4 Jul 2020 19:32:15 + (UTC) Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Dave M. has a spread sheet of differentials on his website, I know it > covers 124 and 126 cars, don't know that it covers 123 cars. Fred beat me on Dave's file, but here is one from Stu below. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Fakebook 124 AC idiocy

Basically if the R12 has all leaked out, all you need to do is put R134 fittings on it and charge it.  Nothing else is required. On 7/4/2020 4:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Either FB makes people stupid or it attracts them. A “25 year mechanic” who has half a brain would know better

[MBZ] Barry Manilow

I just heard a Barry Manilow song and it reminded me of a story. A friend of mine's wife has this part time gig where when shows come to town they do the back stage stuff with costumes.  Anyway she was working a Barry Manilow concert and apparently if they saw him coming none of them were

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mini Split and More

Sounds like great progress Dan. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Jul 4, 2020, 5:25 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > So my HVAC engineer neighbor was over the other night and I was asking him > about his opinion on a mini-split in the garage… > > His take? Buy a portable 12,000 BTU unit

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

I may have to try using the rod from the last master cylinder. I think the line is clear but will double check it. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 4, 2020, at 7:16 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Have you checked to see if the line from the master to the slave is clear? > Maybe

[MBZ] OT - Mini Split and More

So my HVAC engineer neighbor was over the other night and I was asking him about his opinion on a mini-split in the garage… His take? Buy a portable 12,000 BTU unit and use that, forget about a mini-split. I bought one at Lowe’s today. I’m going to try it out in the morning tomorrow. It

Re: [MBZ] Fakebook 124 AC idiocy

Well they were talking about recharging a R12 system. A “25 year mechanic “ says just buy the fill adapter and dump in 134. I say that won’t work then others chime in it’ll be fine, I don’t know anything --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 4, 2020, at 5:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Diesel 1999 Mercedes

If the engine is good this is a steal. On 7/4/2020 3:07 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: Not mine. etc. -- Forwarded message - From: Date: Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 3:59 PM Subject: Diesel 1999 Mercedes To: fred4s...@gmail.com forwarded you this from craigslist:

Re: [MBZ] w123 2.88 diff anyone?

Congrats Mike, sounds like great work!  Bravo! Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 4, 2020 4:38:21 PM Michael Esh via Mercedes : > I just put the drivetrain (engine, transmission and rear end) from a 84 300D > into my 83 240D. The rear end I used was a 3.07.  It is working out very > well. Plenty of

Re: [MBZ] w123 2.88 diff anyone?

That's it, thanks Fred! No 126, but it does have 123, 129 and 140. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 4, 2020 3:43:19 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes : > Differentials.pdf > > On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 3:33 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Dave M. has a spread sheet of

Re: [MBZ] w123 2.88 diff anyone?

Here is the list that I found. Note that probably the diff from a second gen 126 will not bolt into a 123 but the 85 126 will work in the 123. So you have 4 vehicles as donors, the 123 300d, 300cd and 300td and the 126 300sd. All of those are 85's. Compatibility Different final drives The

Re: [MBZ] Barry Manilow

While it has been many years, in the summer in junior/senior years of high school and later before I was in tech school I used to drive a semi with a Landoll trailer carrying a 350kW generator set and cables to be used by the various tours as they went around the Midwest. A lot of the venues

Re: [MBZ] Barry Manilow

Interesting gives a whole new meaning to the nick name Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 4, 2020, at 7:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > While it has been many years, in the summer in junior/senior years of high > school and later before I was in tech school I used to drive a semi

Re: [MBZ] Fakebook 124 AC idiocy

You have ensure the oil is something that is compatible with the refrigerant. Anything else is murder. (To the compressor.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Barry Manilow

We convinced my youngest cousin that his name was pronounced “Fairy Banananose”. His mom, my aunt, loved Barry. It was awesome. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 4, 2020, at 5:56 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Interesting gives a whole new meaning to the nick name > >

Re: [MBZ] Barry Manilow

I got to hang out with the guys in Mountain one afternoon at the airport (FWA) where I worked summers. There were thunderstorms around that prevented their plane from coming to pick them up for 3-4 hours. Because of that everything was dead so I just hung out in the office with them. They were

Re: [MBZ] jasper transmissions

Found a salvage transmission on car-part.com available near here, already out of the donor car and on a shelf. Supposedly about 75,000 miles on it. Mine failed at about 213,000 miles. So in theory that used one should last the reasonable remaining life of the car. Skimmed a video of removing the

Re: [MBZ] Fakebook 124 AC idiocy

Correct. On 7/4/2020 4:46 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I could maybe see that, although I would have some concerns about the oil that’s still in the system, as well as why all the R12 leaked out. If it’s an R12 system it’s got mineral based oil in it which does not dissolve in R134a,

Re: [MBZ] Fakebook 124 AC idiocy

I could maybe see that, although I would have some concerns about the oil that’s still in the system, as well as why all the R12 leaked out. If it’s an R12 system it’s got mineral based oil in it which does not dissolve in R134a, meaning you might end up with a failed compressor down the road

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mini Split and More

Huh.  Vent: does it need one or two?  In other words, does it heat up and discharge interior air or exterior air?  The kind I worked with needed exterior air. Regular electrical socket, or does it need a 30 amp or 220 socket? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 4, 2020 5:25:05 PM Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] Sprinter repairs

Sounds like a plan! Good luck ... On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 4:42 PM Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via Mercedes wrote: > Folks, > > I lost the front brakes on the 2005 sprinter 2500. You may remember this > is the Mennonite machine from Pennsylvania with 385k and PA rust. > > So a

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

Have you checked to see if the line from the master to the slave is clear? Maybe that was the problem all along. My suggestion is to use the rod from the car, not the replacement master. That was my problem, the original rod got thrown away before I knew it was too long. That one would still

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Classic 240D for restoration

On Sat, 4 Jul 2020 14:37:24 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > It’s junk. Probably leaves 4 tracks in the snow. It also has Los Angeles Public Schools brown. Craig > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 4, 2020, at 11:34 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Must have

Re: [MBZ] Fakebook 124 AC idiocy

If memory serves me correctly, the term is “miscible”, and R134a is not with mineral based oils. -D > On Jul 4, 2020, at 10:02 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > > You have ensure the oil is something that is compatible with the refrigerant. > Anything else is murder. (To the compressor.) > > -- Jim >