Re: [MBZ] Anyone install a towing hitch on their 124 chassis?

member IMO. Cost was surprisingly reasonable at the time, not sure of the exact $'s. -- SANTÉ Doug Quance Consciousness: That annoying time between naps. 90% of being smart is knowing what you're dumb at.

Re: [MBZ] hard wiring glow plugs

to about 25 amps. When your problem occurs it is not clear if the car starts ok or is the flaky light bothering you? On both of the relays did you thoroughly check or replace the fuse? -- SANTÉ Doug Quance Consciousness: That annoying time between naps. 90% of being smart is knowing what

Re: [MBZ] 124 TE REAR SUSP QUESTIONS

You dont have to get the lines from the dealer. I had to cut one to get them out, and my local McParts had the correct fittings. Although it was longer and had to be bent. Compare the $40 dealer price to $3. The dealer one's I am told do not come pre bent. -- SANTÉ Doug Quance Consciousness

Re: [MBZ] MBZ 87 300D Turbo Idle/Smoke Problems

with my fingertips when I remove the lines. I will start checking the injector spray pattern. Any other suggestions? Ken: White smoke can also be an indication of coolant in the combustion chamber. How is the coolant level? -- SANTÉ Doug Quance Consciousness: That annoying time between naps. 90

Re: [MBZ] 126 blower/squirrel cage removal

Steve: I have used a small wheel puller. You should mark the location on the shaft if you intend to put it back. Only pull on the center hub. -- SANTÉ Doug Quance Consciousness: That annoying time between naps. 90% of being smart is knowing what you're dumb

[MBZ] HELP need part 87 300TD maybe from TE would work?

help. -- SANTÉ Doug Quance Consciousness: That annoying time between naps. 90% of being smart is knowing what you're dumb at. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

http://www.dieselgiant.com/glowplugrepair.htm That link is quite accurate. With one exception, the ultimate test is using a current meter. They should draw about 20 amps initially. Seeing it glow to me is not definitive. -- SANTÉ Doug Quance Consciousness: That annoying time between naps. 90

Re: [MBZ] Timing problem 87 300D Turbo

change suddenly? The timing chain still seems to have the correct tension. Any ideas? Thanks! -- SANTÉ Doug Quance Consciousness: That annoying time between naps. 90% of being smart is knowing what you're dumb at.

Re: [MBZ] 87 MBZ 300D Turbo Smoking/Idle Problem Update

and adjusting the IP timing. Note it was done as part of a job to replace the flange or circular cam that drives the vacuum pump. -- SANTÉ Doug Quance Consciousness: That annoying time between naps. 90% of being smart is knowing what you're dumb at. -- next part -- A non

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

William Shatner?;-) -- SANTÉ Doug Quance Consciousness: That annoying time between naps. 90% of being smart is knowing what you're dumb at. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] Replacing injection timing device

tool I would recommend, and that it the IP locking pin, available from the dealer. Not expensive. What was the symptom from the vacuum pump? I also have a write up when I did mine, let me know if you want it. -- SANTÉ Doug Quance Consciousness: That annoying time between naps. 90% of being

Re: [MBZ] A/C problem on 126

300TDT works that way. -- SANTÉ Doug Quance Consciousness: That annoying time between naps. 90% of being smart is knowing what you're dumb at.