[MBZ] Good Omen

Tuesday, Dec 10, 2007 about 4:00 AM Eastbound on Route 80 somewhere between Bloomsburg and Milton, Saw a car carrier pulling a mid 1960 MB 110 Chassis I think. About a mile down the road passed a 1983 or so 123 chassis 300D chugging along too. Thought it was neat to see them so close. The

[MBZ] 1980 Non Turbo 123 300D for Sale Central PA

As a service to the group a gentlemen in State College has a 1980 MB for sale, 617.9 non turbo around 100K miles. All records Always kept in a heated garage, almost show room condition. No rustNever driven in the winter, leather interior all original I have been asking him for years to sell

[MBZ] 1979 240D Parts Car

Engine problems thought it was a blown gasket, pulled had it looked at still over heats and getting pressure build up in the coolong. Car has 130K on it. Well maintained. Tranny is fine No rust structrually and very very little rust on surface. Interior is exceptional. Engine swap or could

[MBZ] 1979 240D over heating

car has 132,000 miles. Have what appears to be a blown head gasket. Trying to locate cause for over heating and the root of the problem. Question, how does one know water pump is working right. or at all by looking? No strange sounds of broken impellars Belts are tight and turn. Pumrp was

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D over heating

Dwight, thanks for the come back. No oil in coolant, not coolant in oil. Was showing no signs of over heating or no signs of creeping up temp the last few 1000 or more miles. Car was running great. I have not run it except idle until hot. since this happened but when I do I get white smoke

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D over heating

Water was boiling over lost maybe a 1/2 pint. White smoke on start up and idle now (never smoked before) rough idle. Sensor is less than 5000 miles old. It is over heating but will try IR on it, Tom - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D over heating

Did you replace it with one that has a stamped steel impeller? Please let me know what impellar to use? I bought it years ago for a 1977 300D, the box was a Myle I recall - Original Message - From: Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Hood Pads

No heat shield is required and Rusty's standard on is fine. Carefull gluing on use ample 3m spray glue Tom 1979 240D - Original Message - From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 1:07 PM Subject: [MBZ] Hood Pads

Re: [MBZ] Zerex G-05

Pep boys sells it every two or three years at most. Depends on mileage you travel too/Tom - Original Message - From: David Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 1:33 AM Subject: [MBZ] Zerex G-05 Dear all, This

Re: [MBZ] Marshall

We should name this listing after Marshall Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 11:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Marshall Whoever is in charge of the archives should scour

[MBZ] Anyone want a fine 220d?

If you are interested in a very good 1972 220D, call me Car is a daily driver with 190K miles, only 45K on a MB engine rebuild. Original owner/family Very little rust. Recent mechancical inspection by independ MB shop Super nice well maintained car. Located in Mobil AL area, non Katrina Call

Re: [MBZ] Cold and slow wipers and speedo cable whining on 83' 300D

Jim said I've been using M1 5W20 for this. Are you sure it's the cable and not the sleeve bearing in the head? That's usually the source of any shrieking in my experience. Same fix, but requires application in a little different location. Jim please explain the exactly what the sleeve

Re: [MBZ] beyond crack

Larry T you wisdom is true and priceless. Regards Tom - Original Message - From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 5:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] beyond crack Hi Tom, Interesting story - evidently there are

Re: [MBZ] Noise from the rear

Check your propeller shaft intermediate bearing, rubber around bearing wears and can make funny noise when coasting. Just changed mine out/Tom - Original Message - From: Chris Kueny [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007

[MBZ] Good News It Was the Driver Side Window...

A little sea story...Car is a 1979 240D, 112K miles... Traveling on a sales call Jan 31 and Feb 1 2007 had a meeting in Boston about 480 miles one way from my home. While in town (during the light bright scare by the way) got lost. Went to roll down my driver passenger window to ask

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

I drove away once with the block heater, lube heater and battery heater all plugged in Snap!!! Regards Tom - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 2:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Block

Re: [MBZ] M1 15k Oil

The limit to consider is not the oil breaking down but possibly the oil filters ability to handle these extended runs. ie it fills up with stuff. I go 6 to 7K on my 1979 240D used to go 10K but figured the filters may be limited. This is with 15/50 Mobil 1. That is every other month the way

Re: [MBZ] OT - Global Warming rebuttal

Dave said: It doesn't surprise me. People once believed that we could never wipe out the passenger pigeon, that we could never exhaust our supply of old-growth timber, that we could never over-hunt whales, and that we could dump anything we wanted into lakes, oceans, and rivers with no

Re: [MBZ] M1 15k Oil

Thanks Marshall/Tom - Original Message - From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 2:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] M1 15k Oil [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The limit to consider is not the oil breaking down but

[MBZ] Sludge Issues

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/04/automobiles/04SLUDGE.html?ex=1171256400en=8cc685238e761970ei=5070 Toyota just replaced the engine in my wifes 1999 Toyata Sienna. We bought it in 2002 with 35K miles on it. Had 133,000 when they changed the engine out.a month ago All I ran was M1 synthetic

[MBZ] 1979 230 D Electrical Starting Problem

Car is a 1979 240D Symptons: A few days ago, went to start, got a click click sound, panel lights went on for a second then went off when ingnition was put to full right position. I then put to full left, off for a second and tried again and got the normal responce and car started.

[MBZ] 1979 240D Ignition Switch

I have to replace my ignition switch, seems fairly straight forward.via steering section in the 123 MB manual. Remove kick plate Remove instrument panel cluster pull wire pin from back of ignition switch/steer locking mechenism Does the swtich need to be snaped out or is it held in with

[MBZ] Cooling System Technical Help 1979 240D

1. My temperature gaugee (which is the combo fuel gauge, and lube oil pressure gauge) is very speratic flipping around alot. I changed this whole gauge unit out, same thing with the replacement, Temp gauge bounces. A) next step () change out sensor at engine. ??? I am going to try

Re: [MBZ] Cooling System Technical Help 1979 240D

Jim Cathey Huge Huge help thanks Tom - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 9:17 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cooling System Technical Help 1979 240D 1. My temperature gaugee (which is the

Re: [MBZ] The new D-C way to design cars...

Jim very good / truthful wisdom below. When Caddy came out with a truck and called it the escapade that was another nail in coffin for the US auto market. In 30 years or less there will be no more US car manufactures or Paper Mills for that matter. As a country you need to make things and

[MBZ] Best way to trouble shoot window, 1979 240D

Now that weather is getting better time to fix my window that went plop this winter. Anyone ever do this repair. Heck I do not even know what is wrong yet. Window came off track, I think regulator goes up and down. Any thoughts would be a help. Front passenger window.Thanks Regards Tom

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D - is it worth it?

Offer 2500 for it see what happens Regards Tom - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 5:30 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1982 240D - is it worth it? My mechanic here has a 1982 240D with 220Kmi

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D - is it worth it?

don't know how driveable a 240D is on modern roads. I do 35K a year on every interstate from Bangor Maine to Bellefonte Ohio to Richmond VA. 1979 240D Auto, the roads are still made with the same material they were 30 years ago. Regards Tom - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst

Re: [MBZ] mobile 1

Kalep I noticed a few weeks back our Walmart in State College PA was carrying the 15-50 m1 non extended again with th 15-50 extended also on the shelf. Wish they would make up their minds/Tom - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes Mailing List

Re: [MBZ] Drivable on Modern Roads, was 240D

. Most peoples' default mode is to mash the gas Could that be why some only get 30K out of a tranny??? pedal every time they get the chance - Original Message - From: Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 1:07

[MBZ] Mercedes Diesel 220 D Inspection Please, Washington State

Anyone near the coast of Washington State who could look at a car in the next few days? Port Orchard, WA 98367, in Kitsap County. Twenty minutes north of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Please contact me via email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or by phone 814 353 1857, cell 814 251 2266. I will be on the

Re: [MBZ] Approved Coolant

The MB stuff $23 per gallon Zerox G05 around $12 per gallon advanved auto and Pep boys carry it Regards Tom - Original Message - From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 3:28 PM Subject: [MBZ] Approved Coolant

Re: [MBZ] Rosie

she is a sweat hog - Original Message - From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 6:50 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rosie Why the [EMAIL PROTECTED] do you care what she thinks about anything? You guys watch way too

Re: [MBZ] Rosie

could you imagine waking up to her every morning? - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 12:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rosie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: she is a sweat hog I think you

Re: [MBZ] Rosie

sweat as in cleaning the pig pen on a 98 degree day - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 1:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rosie Was tha a typo? Did you mean sweet hog? On 4/26/07,

[MBZ] Refer Compressor

Car is a 1979 240D with a York A/C compressor gon bad. Is there a kit /way to rebuild these? Firing R-12 through the system and plan on keeping it R-12 Regards Tom Scordato

Re: [MBZ] Another 240D front end noise post

Dwight have a good front end guy check ball joints/Tom - Original Message - From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 4:56 PM Subject: [MBZ] Another 240D front end noise post My 79 240D has a grating/

[MBZ] 1979 240D Starter Replacement

Car is a automatic. Going to attempt to change starter. Did it on my 1977 300D 5 years ago. Questions Looks like I do not have to remove the tranny fill dip stick tube? Can I do the job from pull up ramps? Any help would appreciate it. Regards Tom Scordato, Bellefonte PA

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D Starter Replacement

Thanks Dwight. Did it yesterday, removed file tube support bolt and and to losen bango below on tranny file tube to. Lost about a qurt of ATF in the process. Hard job but got er done. Am I getting too old for this? thanks Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr

Re: [MBZ] Another 240D front end noise post

Dwight hope all is well in the ocean state. 1979 240 D is my daily driver. doing 35 to 45 K a year in her. Tom - Original Message - From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2007 8:47 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] 240D Noise

Larry my starter did that before it went bad. The coil would stay on while I drove and mad a fan like noise. Could be starter?/Tom - Original Message - From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 17, 2007 1:59 PM Subject: [MBZ]

[MBZ] What's that squicky sound?

1979 240D, automatic. Good rain came and windows were open, lot of water came in. Alot on dash board area. Now when I glow plug and start car get a buzzer sound which stays on when the car is running and seams to be coming from the emergancy hazzard light area. When I activate the hazzard

[MBZ] MB Parts Lot

Thought to MB diesel group might need the following. Thinning the herd Have the following parts for sale most for MB 123 chassis, pre turbo 1977 300D or 1977-1980 240D to be sold as a lot First $100 gets iwhole lot. You pick up Bellefonte PA. Regards Tom Scordato 1979 240D 130K miles

[MBZ] Free Parts

I have around a $1,000 worth of new and used123 chassis and 240D and 300D non turbo parts. Listed on ebay twice no reserve starting at $25. Nobody bid. Contact me if you want them. Contact me at my email directly for details. You pick up in Bellefonte PA, 16823 I will help you load in your

[MBZ] Rear Differential, 79 240 D

I have noticed a minor stain under my rear axle, center of the car. Will check level in differential this weekend. Please if anyone knows what the common causes of the leakage could be please. What do I have to look forward to repair this one. Thanks Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 1979 240

Re: [MBZ] Interesting odometer reading

Wow looks like you may not have to mess with a mechanical cable or other such things. I am always it seems doing something to over haul my instruments. that is the first electronic Speedo I have seen on a mb. Nice reading though... Regards Tom 1979 240D 95K miles - Original Message

[MBZ] S shaped rear stabilizer 1979 240 D

Need to replace those S shaped rear stabilizer bar links in my rear 1979 240D. How hard is this job please. Anyone share their experience/procedure please Regards Tom Scordato

[MBZ] 1979 MB 240D 25K Orig Miles

What would you pay? All records are in order, true mileage. Scale of 1-10, a 9 plus. Let me know please Tom Scordato 1979 240D97K miles

Re: [MBZ] clean 300D

I loved the 1960 falcon - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 4:05 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] clean 300D ,Must have been one clean 300D, not that I doubt you, knowing your ways as I do. The one pictured is about the cleanest

Re: [MBZ] 1979 MB 240D 25K Orig Miles

Mike Said WOW.Tough question. If I was looking at a new car I would be looking at spending upwards of 20K...I think I would save some money and pay up to 10 or 12K for the Benz. Much better value for the money compared to the new car market. Mike You were right where I was price

Re: [MBZ] License plate placement

PA no front plate required, you multiply that by 13 million +/- cars that is allot of steel saved. We are one of three commonwealths in the union, so things can be different Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 1979 240D 97K - Original Message - From: Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MBZ] 1997 Mercedes-Benz : C-Class 4 Dr C230 Se

A friend of mine is interested in the above 4 cylinder gasser. Heard I was a MB guy. I told him I know only about 1970-1980 diesels but maybe the group has had some understanding of these. Does any one have a bead on 1. Maint costs on these 2. Gas mileage 3. Any bad actor parts/things which

[MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D

Anyone have a cruise control amp they want to sell which they know works. I changed one out today for one I got in a grab bag ebay sale which had a bunch of other controlers. The amp is bad. Is thee a link to fix these? MB Model number is 001-545 2132 Regards Tom Scordato 1979 240D 97K

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D

Jim your help and the help of the others has been of high value. I went out today an bought a soder gun. I have three cores. If I mess up I will send one to you. No I have never soldered before. So be checking your mail Jim Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Jim

Re: [MBZ] Knecht oil filters

Very good, no issues good product. - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 6:05 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Knecht oil filters they're fine - used them w/o issue. On 9/25/06, Glenn M. Brown

Re: [MBZ] correct pronunciation of OS X

Bob said: Am I the only one here who has no earthly idea what all this is about? No you are notYeah Bob, bashing molecules and spinning steam turbines that I understand. Some of this virtual stuffoa Regards Tom - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Changing lanes

What is the rule when a you are in a one lane construction zone which is 10 miles long you are doing 60 mph in a 55 construction zone and truckers are two inches from your bumper? What course of action should I take? What is the rule when trucks are doing 90mph in a 65 zone hauling 100,000

[MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D

Jim I bought a good iron tip not a gun. I took one look at that gun and said no way. I will send you the one from my 240D with a $ check. I will try one on my own from my 1977 300D both cores have the same part number. The 240D is a virgin and has not been soldered by me. That I will send

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D

thanks David! - Original Message - From: David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 1:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D Jim Cathey wrote: Jim I bought a good iron tip not a gun. I took

Re: [MBZ] Changing lanes

Kaleb, A pee bomb is the latest in trucker's arsenal. Trucker pisses in a plastic water bottle as he drives. Seal her up with the screw in cap and throw it out the window at a car driver. Since the trucker has the high ground which is always rule number one in any confrontation, he has a

Re: [MBZ] 1979 MB 240D 25K Orig Miles

25,000 miles, confirmed with records. I have seen the car and it is still for sale. It is in the Northeast. If you are interested let me know, Regards Tom - Original Message - From: dan elliott [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 6:02 PM

Re: [MBZ] 1979 MB 240D 25K Orig Miles

Mike I will contact you in CT./Tom - Original Message - From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 8:51 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1979 MB 240D 25K Orig Miles Tom, I would love to see that carI doubt I

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 0W-30

Synthetic or not I would recommend staying with specified or very near oil weights...I use 15/50 Mobil one all year long in 616 and 617 engines in the northeast./Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Bill Gallagher [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

[MBZ] 1966 200D, 110 Chassis

Besides Marshall anyone have any experience with the 110 chassis and the 200D. I looked at one today, very little rust at all, owner who is the 3rd has done alot of work. Car has 100,000 miles all gauges work, original radio works. Needs some door seals, an rear window seals. interior in

Re: [MBZ] cold(er) weather starting issues?

Randy A few things. 1. Good battery. 2. Convert from the looptype glow plugs to the filement type mercedessource.com has a conversion around 100 dollars US and an easy job. Biggest thing you can do. 3. Block heater. If you do not have one get one and put it in lower radiator hose. KAT

[MBZ] 1979 240D, Blown Injector Line!!

Today traveling back from (what else looking at a 1966 200D) I blew my #4 cylinder injector line right where it attaches to the injctor nut. (maybe the 240D did not like he idea of me thinking of a 110 Chassis and let me have it) Made a big mess. The clamp fell off and must of allowed enough

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D, Blown Injector Line!!

thanks Loren great info,/Tom - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 1:03 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D, Blown Injector Line!! Kleb should be able to sell you a line unless you can

Re: [MBZ] 1966 200D, 110 Chassis

Kaleb is reported to have said: Isnt it amazing how old MB diesels get as good if not better than the so called gas savers these days? AMEN! - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, October 21,

Re: [MBZ] Another Benz?

go for it! - Original Message - From: Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 7:47 PM Subject: [MBZ] Another Benz? Looks like I am gonna buy another diesel Benz, this time a 2.5 turbo W124. WTF is the matter

[MBZ] 1968 200D

Anyone live near Everett WA and can inspect a 200D for me? Regards Tom Scordato 1979 240D

[MBZ] 1968 200d

Anyone live in Everett WA who could look at a car for me? Regards Tom Scordato 1979 240D

[MBZ] Diesel Peek a Boo can you help?

Any one live near Andover Minn and could look at a diesel for me please. Believe not too far from Twin Cities. Details to follow. Regards Tom Scordato 1979 240D

[MBZ] Twin Cities Minn/St. Paul

Anyone on the list live near St. Paul/Minniapolis area, MN? Regards Tom

Re: [MBZ] Twin Cities Minn/St. Paul

Thanks Don!! - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 5:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Twin Cities Minn/St. Paul MN Larry - [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 10/27/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: MN Larry

Re: [MBZ] Radiator flushing

Do a search on ebay too if you need citric acid. I guess people use it in bubble baths and such. I would not know I am married... - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 1:45 AM Subject:

[MBZ] Oil Sucker for Tranny Juice

Car is a 1979 240D automatic, 123 chassis. Want to see if any one has used a topsider to suck out old tranny fluid. Do I still need to rotate engine and remove drain plug? This job will include changing out filter unit as well. Any stories or hints you could share please? Regards Tom

[MBZ] 110 Chassis 200D Questions

110 Chassis 200D Questions Car is a 1968 200D Fin back. Any idea what is involved in fixing the windshield wiper transmission and fixing the heater vents and control valves? Need estimate on labor hours and complexity as well as approx $ parts if A) I did my self, B) MB did it. Regards

Re: [MBZ] 110 Chassis 200D Questions

Loren thanks a million. A person in CA who is trying to sell me a $7K 200D car said oh it takes the dexterity of a gymnast like Olga Korbit to do these jobs. You have put an air of DIY realism I can live with. Regards Tom Regards - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Oil Sucker for Tranny Juice

Thanks Redghost ak Anthony!/Tom - Original Message - From: Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 1:42 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Sucker for Tranny Juice I used the sucker in the e300d with no trouble. Also suck

Re: [MBZ] Oil Sucker for Tranny Juice

I guess if I have to get under the 123 chassis to do the converter, and the tranny filter I might as well pull the bango fill tube. Problem was last time I did this on my 1977 300D I did not seal the filler tube right and it leaked real bad and I had to go back and correct. Operator error

Re: [MBZ] Oil Sucker for Tranny Juice

Kevin feel you pan. I think I ended up using a slight coat of lock tight to solve the problem on that fill tube on my 1977. Cannot just torque the *^% out of it to stop it as I recall/Tom - Original Message - From: kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 83' 300D vs. 300SD?

I have looked at many MB diesels, and still think the 123 chassis even with non turbo engines (for simplicity) was the high water mark of car design. Many will disagree about the turbo an I know I am in the minority. I have toyed at buying the 115 and the 110 chassis an even some Ponton

Re: [MBZ] 83' 300D vs. 300SD?

Kevin said I would have preferred that all such cars had the manual ACC systems which the 240D's were equipped. He is right a week link, but has fostered some interesting alternatives to fix it...Tom Bellefonte PA - Original Message - From: kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes

[MBZ] 1979 240D Time Chain Stretch

Have to adjust valves again has it been 20K allready since I did it? Bought a dial gauage and want to test the stretch and timing while I am in there. Anyone now exactly what size threaded piece with thread size I need or can describe it to bolt into engine to hold the dial indicator. I

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D Time Chain Stretch

I will do this hanks Kalb and Jim/tom - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 9:46 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D Time Chain Stretch Have to adjust valves again has it been 20K allready

Re: [MBZ] 240D water leak suspect?

Usually it means the front windsheild seal is leaking, coul be door but my gues is the ladder. My 1979 240D does the same. Regards Tom - Original Message - From: Kevin J. Slater [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 12:01 PM Subject: [MBZ] 240D

[MBZ] Bsby you can Drive my Car

Looking at a MB diesel, 220D 115 vintage standard located in Portland OR Area. Need to get it to PA. Three options, have it shipped, fly and drive, or have somebody who needs to get to east coast drive it for me I am asking about the last option, no rush could work it around the persons

[MBZ] DC mechanic

Clay there is supposed to be a real good guy in the area. I heard folks recommend him when I was looking at a 240D down there. I will try to find out, but my memory is short. Migh want to try the shop forum they have a section in there on good shops by region too,

Re: [MBZ] Bsby you can Drive my Car

spell much? - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2006 7:26 AM Subject: [MBZ] Bsby you can Drive my Car Looking at a MB diesel, 220D 115 vintage standard located in Portland OR Area. Need to get it

[MBZ] 115 chassis 220D

Beside all the normal slow to accelerate stuff, what is the general concessis of those who have driven and owned 115 chassis 220Ds as HIGHWAY cars. I have a real nice one I have come across well maintained, standard, low rust, relatively low miles all records ect for low dollars. What are the

Re: [MBZ] Baby you can Drive my Car

Thanks Rick/Tom - Original Message - From: Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2006 8:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bsby you can Drive my Car Three options, have it shipped, fly and drive, or have somebody who needs

Re: [MBZ] 115 chassis 220D

Sunil asked: does it have cruise control, no cruise, no AC in it, no power steering. Heat and fan works. Four on the floor. Simple simple... Bad actor seems to be fan/blower motor If blower goes, is it a DIY project and about how many hours of laor minus my swearing time... Regards Tom

[MBZ] 115 chassis 220D Peek a boo

Now the next bother. Anyone around Portland Oreg. who could look at this car and take her for a test drive before I comit to drive it cross country. Let me know please and I will get the contact information. No power steering, and four on the floor. 0-60 in 10 minutes. Regards Tom

Re: [MBZ] 115 chassis 220D

Pete said: They are SLOW on acceleration, you should drive it a bit before you buy it, it can get quite scary of you forget. You will spend quite a bit of time with your foot to the floor in normal traffic.ete said Sounds like my automatic 123 240D for shure so I am used to that, a real

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D Time Chain Stretch

How do you know #1 cly is at tdc?/Tom - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 9:18 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D Time Chain Stretch why do you need a dial indicator to check

Re: [MBZ] Engine Cleaner/Cleaning Engine

I did this too except to strip paint off my porch. What a number it did on the wood!/Tom - Original Message - From: archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 10:52 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Engine Cleaner/Cleaning Engine I

Re: [MBZ] I'm back

welcome back Marshall Tom Scordato 1979 240D - Original Message - From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 3:57 PM Subject: [MBZ] I'm back Just took a walkabout! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D Time Chain Stretch

OO I did not even know there was a pully timing degree wheel?? Where is it exactly??? Regards Tom - Original Message - From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 10:14 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D Time

[MBZ] 1979 240D, Noise in back end

Car is a 1979 240D, 123 chassis, daily driver with 102,000 original miles. I notice when I take my foot off the accelerator a low rumbling noise in the back end when I am coasting down a hill for example. No noise when the accelerator is on or cruise on. Just had the rear links replaced on rear

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D Time Chain Stretch

Thanks Larry!/Tom - Original Message - From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 9:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D Time Chain Stretch No problem - in the front of the

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