Re: [MBZ] Glove box latch adjust
Actually, it didn't feel like it was adjustable, rather it felt like I forced it. So just wondering out of my sense of curiosity. Brian 83 240D I'm pleased you mentioned it. I've fiddled endlessly with the hinges on my glovebox, moving them in and out to get the confounded door to shut flush with the dashboard. Fat chance. But here's a question. What's the tool called which fits the slotted nuts of the hinge on a W123 300TD's glovebox door? Euan Christchurch NZ 1985 300TD 5-spd manual 200K mi
Re: [MBZ] Glove box latch adjust
You know, I didn't think to try to adjust the hinges. I just thought to adjust the latch. I will look into that. Euan, you have a 5 speed, manual transmission wagon? That's a nice automobile. Brian 83 240D On 5/18/06, Euan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, it didn't feel like it was adjustable, rather it felt like I forced it. So just wondering out of my sense of curiosity. Brian 83 240D I'm pleased you mentioned it. I've fiddled endlessly with the hinges on my glovebox, moving them in and out to get the confounded door to shut flush with the dashboard. Fat chance. But here's a question. What's the tool called which fits the slotted nuts of the hinge on a W123 300TD's glovebox door? Euan Christchurch NZ 1985 300TD 5-spd manual 200K mi ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Glove box latch adjust
I'm pleased you mentioned it. I've fiddled endlessly with the hinges on my glovebox, moving them in and out to get the confounded door to shut flush with the dashboard. Fat chance. Yeah, hinges, bumpers, and latch hook all are adjustable, along with attempting to rebuild and/or tighten up that weak pivot and spring mechanism inside. Hours of fun, fun, fun! I hate the 123 door, though it _does_ make a nice place to hang a hooked cupholder. But here's a question. What's the tool called which fits the slotted nuts of the hinge on a W123 300TD's glovebox door? I call it: Needlenose pliers. You can also grind an old screwdriver. I've heard it called a spanner (though that's not the Brit definition) or a pin wrench, though both may be misnomers. -- Jim
[MBZ] Glove box latch adjust
Anyone know if the glove box latch (the part that receives) is adjustable? I think I just did adjust it, whether it was meant to be or not. The door was not closing tightly enough to have the side surface that the driver can see be nicely concealed. So I loosened the two screws and pushed the receiving part of the latch toward the front of the vehicle. Tested, then did it again. It helped noticeably. Brian 83 240D
Re: [MBZ] Glove box latch adjust
Anyone know if the glove box latch (the part that receives) is adjustable? I think I just did adjust it, whether it was meant to be or not. Sounds like it is. That door is one of the worst features of the 123, it is often a mess. It doesn't seem to hold up well, and once the latch (in the door) stops working right nothing seems to bring it back. I've fiddled with these a _lot_. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Glove box latch adjust
You're right, I've wasted valuable bandwidth and keyboard wear-and-tear. Actually, it didn't feel like it was adjustable, rather it felt like I forced it. So just wondering out of my sense of curiosity. Brian 83 240D Marshall wrote: You have adjusted the latch! What's the question? Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired) ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
