[MBZ] Wanted: W123 Euro Headlight

I've finally gotten around to repairing my '82 wagon. It took one on the chin from a Ford Explorer last winter. I need a replacement Euro headlamp assembly for the drivers side. Does anyone have a spare laying around? I hate to convert back to the domestic lamps and don't really want to buy a

Re: [MBZ] Removing 123 front fender

Has anyone here ever successfully removed a 123 front fender? They goop the hell outta the seam under there and I can't figure out how to separate the fender from the body. I can swing the whole thing out quite a ways, but it just pivots from that seam and won't budge upward. I've run a razor

[MBZ] OT - CarFax Anyone?

Hi Folks, Just wondering if someone has an open CarFax? Wife is looking at a local Porsche Boxster with a suspect history. If someone could run it for us we would greatly appreciate it. Kaleb perhaps? 2001 BoxsterVIN WP0CA29851U625549 Ralph Wasserbaech '83 300CD my car '90 300D

Re: [MBZ] OT - CarFax Anyone?

Thanks Kaleb! I just scored points with the wife for the fast turn around.

[MBZ] Summer tire recommendation W124 16

?) recommend a good summer tire for this car. I'd rather not break the bank but I guess I better spend a bit more than I did on the Kuhmo's. Ralph W. '90 300D'83 300CD '01 E320 '82 300TD From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Jun 10 00:50:29 2006 Received: from py-out-1112.google.com

Re: [MBZ] Summer tire recommendation W124 16

I need to point out that I made an error on the Kuhmo's the model I have is the Ecsta HP4 which is no longer available on TIRERACK.com. I agree with John on the behavior of the Arctic's on my car. I was merely trying to make the point that the car is worlds better with the Alpines than the

Re: [MBZ] Summer tire recommendation W124 16

Wow, great price and reviews at Tirerack. I'm just not sure an 'S' rated tire is what I want on my nice handling W124. How do they corner for you? - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 11,

Re: [MBZ] swapping trans on 123

Luther, Are you going to drop the trans or pull the engine? Ralph Wasserbaech '83 300CD my car '90 300D '01 E320 Wagonwife's cars '82 300TD parts car '82 240D (just sold) '82 300TD currently smashed

Re: [MBZ] swapping trans on 123

its pretty straight forward, just be sure to unbolt the 6 converter to flywheel bolts first though I was just going to say the same thing. That was the one thing I forgot when I swapped the trans on my 240. I think the bolts connecting the trans to the engine on a 300 will be a much more

[MBZ] 124 sunroom PM

My sunroof is working fine in my 124 but I would like to keep it that way. Can the the sunroof actually be removed by a mere mortal and relubed with Gleitpaste? I've repaired the roof in my 123 and it works wonderfully. Is preventative maintenance something I can do without fear of screwing

Re: [MBZ] Oops! 124 sunroof PM

Sorry, subject should have read sunroof! Ralph Wasserbaech '83 300CD my car '90 300D '01 E320 Wagonwife's cars '82 300TD parts car '82 240D (just sold) '82 300TD currently smashed

[MBZ] '83 280TE FS in Canada

I saw this on Craigslist in London ,Ont. Sounds very interesting and rare. Thought some of my neighbors in Ontario might be interested. It is a bit pricey though. http://detroit.craigslist.org/car/100387557.html Ralph Wasserbaech '83 300CD my car '90 300D '01 E320 Wagonwife's cars '82

Re: [MBZ] 124 sunroof PM

Thanks Peter. That part of the disassembly sounds very similar to the 123 which I am pretty intimate with. Ralph Wasserbaech '83 300CD my car '90 300D '01 E320 Wagonwife's cars '82 300TD parts car '82 240D (just sold) '82 300TD currently smashed

Re: [MBZ] Synthetic Mobil 1 Price

I think the price increase in the 15w50 weight has to do with the new marketing scheme Mobil has going. They now market various extended interval oils. The list preference these days seems to be Truck and SUV 5W40. Supposedly repackaged Delvac 1. I got that a while back at Walmart for under

[MBZ] Square Deal?????

I assume this is a scam. Has anyone seen something similar on Craigslist? Is Square Deal real? The car in question is a '95 320SL I saw on the Detroit list. Hello , I am very glad that you are interested in my car. The car is an US model with US specs,it passed the test emissions and comes

[MBZ] oil leaks

Hello All, I'm trying to track down some oil leaks in my 87 300TD. This is the wagon I bought from Jeff Zedic about a year ago. I think one leak may be from the vacuum pump. Jeff had recently replaced this and perhaps the gasket was installed incorrectly. Can the vacuum pump be a significant

Re: [MBZ] oil leaks

Hey Jeff, Nice to see you're still on the list. I hadn't seen you post in a while so I wondered if you were still around. Sounds like I have one source of leakage tracked down to the vacuum pump. I don't think that it is the major source however. I had powerwashed the engine last week and put

Re: [MBZ] Photography, was - The death of high fidelity

Are you back in Toronto for the Holiday's or off in some other more exotic local. - Original Message - From: Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 6:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Photography, was - The death of high

Re: [MBZ] '87 300TD

Someone is obligated to check it out. Even a beaten wagon as a backup vehicle can be very handy. Quite a bit of room when the seats are folded down. This is my favorite diesel. Much nicer than the 2.5 turbo. Ralph Wasserbaech 2001 E320 AWD wagon 1990 300D 1987 300TD 1983 300CD - Original

Re: [MBZ] R- Model Mercedes

I noticed that the R-Model Mercedes looks just like the Chrysler Pacificia. Are they based on a common structure.? I would just like to know. Chrysler and MB only remotely share body structures. The Pacifica body structure is actually a spinoff of the Chrysler minivan. They are built on the

Re: [MBZ] Galvanized steel in cars

Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD 83 300D needs engine...hmmm maybe from a 123.193?? Jeff, Now why would you want to put an engine from a wagon into a sedan? Actually now that my wagon has a smashed front end it is the perfect time to pull the engine and swap it with the one from your old

Re: [MBZ] What's a W124 250D worth?

Mitch, If it is clean and doesn't have too many issues I'd say 4K is cheap. I own one and have followed their value. I haven't drive an '87 124 but so far the 124 2.5 is my E-Class of choice. Ralph Wasserbaech '83 300CD my car '90 300D '01 E320 Wagonwife's cars '82 300TD parts car

Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD sunroof not working

Luther, The sunroof on my CD has been giving me alot of grief as well. I had to replace the gear which engages the cable connected to the roof. It is some sort of composite material and can strip. It seems that if you can open the roof manually than the gear should be okay. I've had my roof

[MBZ] 2.5DT Idle and turbo issues

the turbo are working. The valve which activates the flap on the turbo (wastegate?) holds vacuum and activates the flap.Any suggestions on any of these issues would be of great help. I'm hesitant of going to the expense of fixing the head gasket while the car still gets me around fairly well. Ralph W

Re: [MBZ] 2.5DT Idle and turbo issues

check these transducers? Are you referring to the vacuum actuators on the Turbo or the ones near the air cleaner? Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (parts car) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] 2.5DT Idle and turbo issues

once its warmed up. As for checking the sensors, you will need to read thru the 178 or so page EDS diagnostic to figure that out. Kaleb, I was hoping you'd have that all figured out by now. It has been a few days since that thread. What have you been doing? ;) Ralph W. '83 300CD '82

[MBZ] 300D 2.5 update and questions

but slowly leak down over about a 6 second time span. Is this normal or does it need replacement. Part costs $140 so it's not a no brainer replacement. TIA Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (parts car) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD ___ http

Re: [MBZ] Where to get Mobil 1 (was: Zerex G-05)

A midwest chain called Murray's carries the Turbo Diesel 5W-40. I also saw it for the first time a few weeks back at my local Auto Zone in the Detroit suburbs. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD - Original Message - From: Allan

Re: [MBZ] Where to get Mobil 1 (was: Zerex G-05)

that this is very similar to Delvac 1. No offense taken. ;) Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD - Original Message - From: Werner Fehlauer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 9:04

Re: [MBZ] Process for installing 300TD's rear suspension struts

I'm in the process of pulling a set as we speak, if anyone is interested. I've had no takers on my abandoned wagon fix so the parting out process is moving full force ahead. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] Process for installing 30TD's rear suspension struts -THANKS

Harry, You have dibbs. I'll pull them this weekend and make sure they are in good working order and send you a note. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD - Original Message - From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] selling my 300D

to put some money in my pocket and sell the 2.5. Craigslist has served me well in the past. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes

[MBZ] 124 rear subframe bushings

Anyone have a writeup or link on doing 124 rear subframe bushings? I saw a 201 writeup on the web but can't find it anymore. TIA, Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Jan 30 04:04:12 2007 Received: from mail.cnsp.com

Re: [MBZ] Trailer Hitch

Tim, I have a light duty hitch hitch for sale. It was on my wagon which I am parting out. I can send pictures if you are interested. It mounted to the bumper and the body. Tongue weight was rated at 150lbs with a max pulling capacity of roughly 1500lbs. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2

Re: [MBZ] Drive shaft removal steps, 85 300TD

Hey Harry this is about the fifth time it's come through to the list! Are you not seeing your posts? Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD - Original Message - From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] '81 300 CD in Jacksonville

Bill, Being an MB fan I'm surprised you would ask this. The CL class is a hardtop and they also make a convertable version. Nicest 4 person covertable out there in my opinion. Hardtops are getting harder to execute these days due to stringent roof crush requirements by the Feds. Ralph W

Re: [MBZ] Convertible?

I guess I stand corrected.CLK class has a convertable. If you are referring to the Bentley Continental GTC I guess I'd have to agree. Now if we are talking affordable you can pick up a nice used CLK convertible for under 20k these days. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts

Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler

Just wait until the Challenger comes out.. I checked it out at the Chicago Auto Show and if it looks anything like the prototype they'll have a winner on their hands I can assure you that the production version will be very true to the concept vehicle. Ralph W. Currently engineering a good

Re: [MBZ] mobile 1

to see gallon jugs of TDT. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 9:03 PM Subject: [MBZ] mobile 1

[MBZ] Leaky IP

to the top of the IP. The leak is definitely welling up from the pump and not from the threaded nut of the lines. Can someone please give me some insight in what I may find if I start dismantling things? Is there some sort of gasket which is leaking? TIA. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts

Re: [MBZ] Leaky IP

Does that mean I have to visit my favorite certified MB mechanic? Any idea where I can get the special instructions and picture of the tool? Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Leaky IP

was my wifes before I got into a front end collision with it. I'm just about done parting them both out and sending them on. One to the salvage yard and the other to a new owner with more space to store a nice rust free body. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons) '90 300D '01 E320

Re: [MBZ] Leaky IP

Thanks Loren! Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] rear suspension links

what it's called) at the wheel seemed to be the most wore out. Do the whole job and get it right. Will hopefully be the last time you have to touch it. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] dexron III/mercon to Mobil 1 ATF transition

if something goes array. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:16 PM Subject: [MBZ] dexron III/mercon to Mobil 1

[MBZ] M1 15W-50 at Costco

I know you all hate oil threads but sorry I just have to pass this on. I was at Costco today and they had M1 15W-50 on the shelf. $30 for 6 quart boxes. This was the recently re-released non-extended life stuff. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87

Re: [MBZ] columbus CL 300CD

be worth the garage queen treatment. I love mine but the body has been through several accidents making it unworthy of collector status. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD - Original Message - From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL

[MBZ] 123 steering pump rebuild

Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Mar 31 17:56:51 2007 Received: from bay0-omc1-s33.bay0.hotmail.com ([65.54.246.105]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.63) (envelope-from [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] 123 steering pump rebuild

More out of curiousity than need, I got the pulley off my pump and dug out the seal. Rubber is hard as a rock. New seal is $3.50 from Rusty. Should be a cinch to pound back in. Probably less time consuming than finding another pump. I'll let you know if the fix fails. Ralph W. '83 300CD

[MBZ] 124 blower motor - Kaleb?

has one please let me know. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Apr 13 02:57:45 2007 Received: from mail.atlasok.com ([70.184.24.3]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtps (TLSv1:AES256-SHA:256) (Exim

Re: [MBZ] 124 blower motor - Kaleb?

and have to pull the unit again in 6 months. Mercedesshop has a nice writeup on the process. Used blowers go for about $70 plus shipping on EBAY. I just figured I'd try Kaleb and the list before I go the Ebay route. New is still a bit pricey. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons) '90

Re: [MBZ] 82 or 3 TD 3rd seat ?'s

I just sold my other parts wagon which still had the third row seat. Easy to install. I added it to the wagon when it was still running. I did not however have shoulder belts. I was able to rig up some lap belts. I can contact the new owner and see if he is willing to sell. Let me know. Ralph

Re: [MBZ] 83 TD...Tranny quit...HELP!!!!

that the torque converter has a couple of ears which engage into the tranny which sheared off. Thus the torque convert would just spin. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (parts car) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD - Original Message - From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] Gotta brag -- Check out my $3200 '87 300TDT

hitch on Ebay.de the other day for 100 Euro. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (parts car) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD - Original Message - From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 10:02 AM Subject: Re

[MBZ] FS: 123 wagon hitch

I've got a light duty hitch left from my recently parted out 123 wagon. It attachs to the bumper and body and can haul smaller trailers. If anyone is interested please e-mail me off list and I can send some pics. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (parts car) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87

[MBZ] Wanted: 124 drivers door window motor

the entire assembly. Please let me know if anybody has one. Kaleb perhaps? Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (parts car) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com

Re: [MBZ] Wanted: 124 drivers door window motor

for some aftermarket version. Any thoughts? Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (parts car) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 5:47 PM Subject: Re

Re: [MBZ] need 2.5 Turbo engine

Thanks for all the encouragement guys. Sounds like my friend may need to buy another car. Looks like he is going to have some parts for sale. Mitch, I have been wondering if you bought that Cosworth off a guy from Haslett? Ralph W. - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Wobbly 124

and struts, etc in that suspension. As always thanks for your insightful information. Ralph W. '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '83 300CD '82 300TD The original rear links tend to fail before the shocks. There are revised more robust links that should be installed even if the originals have not yet

[MBZ] W124 wiper motor

? Is it a sign of imminent death for the system? How does the mechanism moving the blade up and down work. Is it some sort of hydraulic cylinder? Thoughts and comments would be appreciated. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Aug 27 16:25:50 2006

[MBZ] W124 and 16 wheels

profile 16 tires on a W124? I'm thinking I should just sell the 16 wheels and go back to the old 15 pancakes for good, or is this an early indication that my suspension really needs some work. Thoughts or comments? Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon From [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] W124 and 16 wheels

The factory designed the car that way for a reason. I don't disagree with you but I know Dave M. has some pretty crazy tire and wheel setups on his W124's and I'm sure he has made it work. Could be his upgraded sway bars, etc

Re: [MBZ] W124 wiper motor

I'll give it a shot. I'm sure it needs to be done regardless of my issue. Any idea if any of this is in the service manual? I couldn't find any reference to wiper motor. REmove the covers and lubricate the gears, track, and sliding pin with good synthetic grease before the motor locks up! I

[MBZ] W124 sunroof

up? I've completely dismantled and repaired 123 systems without any trouble. Am I asking for trouble here? Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Aug 27 17:36:59 2006 Received: from outbound-mail.nyc.untd.com ([64.136.20.164]) by server8

Re: [MBZ] W124 and 16 wheels

I think the diffrenece in sidewall height must have a large effect as well. My snow tires are fairly large and compliant. My Indy says he has noticed the same sort of tendencies on other types of cars where larger low profile tires are used over stick setup. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD

Re: [MBZ] W124 and 16 wheels

Isn't a 7mm difference closer to 1/4 or am I missing something? Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 6:15 PM Subject

Re: [MBZ] Latest on M1 Availability

Murrays, a midwest mcparts chain, has 5W-40 Turbo Diesel M1. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon

[MBZ] OT: Linux recommendations

somebody knowledgeable with Linux. TIA. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Sep 30 00:52:53 2006 Received: from mail1.mx.voyager.net ([216.93.66.204]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1GTT64-0008At-CP

Re: [MBZ] OT: Linux recommendations

Thanks for the suggestions. I guess I'll check out the Linux list if I have any more questions and leave this list for MB's. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

[MBZ] Violent shudder

Hello All, Sorry for the long absence from the list. I haven't had much time for the diesel fleet the last few years due to extended overseas work assignments. I also moved recently and had to clear out the parts cars. Things are back to normal now and I have started driving the old coupe again

Re: [MBZ] Violent shudder

disc is a reasonable life if a little on the short side - did you get OE or OEM? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Ralph W Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 8:07 PM To: Mercedes List Subject: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] In search of...G-05

Mitch, I think the last time I bought some was from Murray's in the Detroit burb's. They are a mid-west outfit. Maybe there is one near you. Ralph Wasserbaech 2001 E320 wagon 1990 300D 1987 300TD 1983 300CD 1983 300TD (parts car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

[MBZ] '90 300D update - What to do now?

Hi All, Perhaps you remember the issues I've had with my '90 2.5L turbo (225K). I was fairly sure I had a head gasket issue but also a loud knocking noise from possibly lower in the engine. I decided to have my Indy proceed with removing the head and replacing the head gasket. Unfortunately the

Re: [MBZ] '90 300D update - What to do now?

On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 7:44 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: I cant believe you could even find a used engine at any price. car-parts.com has some listed but most are $2k and above. I have heard that new heads are very expensive. $3k or more. If anybody comes across a cheap head

Re: [MBZ] '90 300D update - What to do now?

On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 9:27 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Ralph, are you here in Michigan? All of a sudden, that 190DT with the blown B2 piston, leaky heater core, and cracked windshield looks like a bargain at $1025. Too bad I didn't bid on it last spring. Yes, I'm north

Re: [MBZ] value 300D

Rich, Can you get some additional details on that vehicle. I need a head or engine for my '90 300D otherwise Kaleb may be getting a good deal. Ralph W. On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 6:40 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I was at a junkyard today stripping a 300SD

Re: [MBZ] value 300D

is Terrance who seems to be overwhelmed with dealing with all the other partial wits hanging around. --R Ralph W wrote: Rich, Can you get some additional details on that vehicle. I need a head or engine for my '90 300D otherwise Kaleb may be getting a good deal. Ralph W. On Fri, Mar 27

[MBZ] Electronic key story

Hello all, I thought you might be interested in hearing this story. Last weekend my wife and I are in a bar in downtown. When we leave around 1am the electronic key doesn't work (2001 E320 AWD wagon). This is now the second key which the ignition will not recognize. The first one happened around 7

[MBZ] Brake question

I've got a leaky brake caliper on my '83 coupe. The front half of the reservoir is empty. Does anyone know which two wheels this reservoir feeds. This may save me some time figuring out which caliper to rebuild. The car has been sitting for a long time while I was in Mexico and doesn't have fresh

Re: [MBZ] Brake question

On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 4:01 PM, Tom Hargrave tharg...@hiwaay.net wrote: I don't know about the newer Mercedes but the older ones were cross-plumbed, with the front feeding one front the opposite read and the rear feeding the other two. The odd thing is there are only three lines coming

Re: [MBZ] Detroit today

On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 8:59 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: You just wait -- after the Obama administration gets the car companies building the cars America needs and when the mayor and city council members get out of prison and can get back to governing the city

[MBZ] House cleaning - MB's FS

Hello Listers, The time as come to divest myself of some of my fleet. I need to dispose of the the '90 300D and the '87 300TD. They will probably hit Craigslist shortly but I'll share the particulars with the list first. E-mail me if you have any interest and I can provide more details and pics.

Re: [MBZ] House cleaning - MB's FS

That's correct Alex and no I'm not trading it for any rodbenders! RW On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 12:31 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote: On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 7:57 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Is that 300D the 6cyl? There is a (built 12/90)

Re: [MBZ] House cleaning - MB's FS

On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 1:35 PM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Hey Ralph - Re the 300D - when you say Bad head can you be more precise? cranked? needs guides? valves? warped? Is there any hope of fixing the head or is a replacement one needed? The head has cracks and needs to be

Re: [MBZ] Long trip in the 190DT

On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 6:03 PM, tyler casi...@usermail.com wrote: I'm going to drive the 190DT from LA to Portland (and possibly Seattle) and back all in a weekend to attend a funeral. It should be quite a bit cheaper than flying, especially if I can pick someone up to help pay for diesel

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5T engine for Ralph

Thanks Rich. I will have to give this some consideration. I wonder what they would charge to ship the engine to Detroit. $500? I figure with shipping and labor to install it I'm looking at $3000 to get the car on the road. Is it worth the risk. Maybe someone else wants to take this task on. It is

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5T engine for Ralph

I've been checking car-part.com for the last 8 months. Not many out there and they are too expensive. Mostly in the same price range as the one Rich looked at. None even close to me as well. I kind of tend to agree with Kaleb and Tyler. -- Ralph Wasserbaech 2001 E320 wagon 1990 300D 1987 300TD

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5T engine for Ralph

- what is the interior color on your parts car? On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Ralph W wasserb...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Rich. I will have to give this some consideration. I wonder what they would charge to ship the engine to Detroit. $500? I figure with shipping and labor to install

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5T engine for Ralph

On Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 8:09 AM, Michael E. Esh michael...@charter.netwrote: Ralph, Are the wagon's back doors (left and right) any good. I have a 1982 300TD I am rebuilding and need a couple of rust free doors. Thanks, Mike My parts wagon is pretty much a rust bucket. I could only help

Re: [MBZ] cartop carriers, gutter mount

On Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 8:36 PM, Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.comwrote: Anybody know where I could get one, or a set of gutter mount rooftop racks? It seems as though one of those make the perfect hoist attachment for a 107 hardtop. I use Yakima gutter mounts for my 123. Work great and

[MBZ] W123 Steering gearbox leak

Hi All, The steering gearbox on my '83 300CD has developed a leak. I can't really identify where the leak is coming from but it is definitely from the gearbox. I have a spare box from my wagon parts car I could use to replace it with or I could try the gasket rebuilt kit. Anyone had luck

Re: [MBZ] W123 Steering gearbox leak

Thanks Peter. I've seen the picture of the gasket kit on Rusty's site and was a bit intimidated. I think I hear you telling me to swap the steering box with the one from my parts car. Ralph On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 12:13 AM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.netwrote: Typically a simple seal

Re: [MBZ] 92 2.5 for sale in Michigan

I'd be interested in seeing what it goes for if it hits Ebay. It is a dead ringer for my '90 with the cracked head. Did you drive it by any chance? I'm curious how the engine performed with that many miles. I'm also selling my '87 wagon but have had limited interest at $2000. Here's a link.

Re: [MBZ] 92 2.5 for sale in Michigan

http://detroit.craigslist.org/cto/1132747762.html On Sun, May 3, 2009 at 9:42 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Wants a password -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Climate Control.

actually return a favor or two for my Indy. Ralph W. 2001 E320 wagon 1983 300CD 1990 300D 1987 300TD 1982 300TD parts wagon On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 8:46 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: you will need to replace the servo, I dont think anybody can tell you want type of grease to use

Re: [MBZ] Low miles 83 CD available

left on the clock. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon

Re: [MBZ] 123 Dash

Damn! I sold a pretty nice one to John Gregg for $75. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon

Re: [MBZ] Parts wagon was Diagnosing 123 300TD bounciness (wagon)

interior. Good leather drivers seat. Rear seats and third row seat is MB Tex in good condition. I also have a trailer hitch and nice crossbars on the car for sale. Make an offer. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (Two Parts wagons) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon

Re: [MBZ] used speres was Diagnosing 123 300TD bounciness (wagon)

Your friend's car requires new nitrogen spheres. Marshall The spheres on my parts wagon were only used about 18 months. If interested make an offer. I also had just recently rebuilt the control valve. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon

[MBZ] Carfax anyone?

for customs purposes. Can anyone help me out. VIN as follows: WDBEB93D8HF032169 Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Dec 13 01:45:54 2006 Received: from wx-out-0506.google.com ([66.249.82.225]) by server8.arterytc8.net

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