Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
On Tue, 16 Jun 2015 20:03:30 -0400 WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: 7 years since my evapectomy and still cooling nicely; did very well on 100-mile trip on 95-degree day last Sun, and no bubbles visible in sight glass. ATTABOY, WILTON!!! Fingers still crossed, though. Oh. Craig ___ 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] 124 evapectomy
On Wed, 16 Apr 2014 11:14:17 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: WILTON'S 124 EVAPECTOMY OF JUNE '08 - MINOR STICKING POINTS SOME TIPS Thank you, Wilton! The easiest course was to just post it to the list ... Craig ___ 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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
Yep. Wilt - Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy On Wed, 16 Apr 2014 11:14:17 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: WILTON'S 124 EVAPECTOMY OF JUNE '08 - MINOR STICKING POINTS SOME TIPS Thank you, Wilton! The easiest course was to just post it to the list ... Craig ___ 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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. ___ 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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy anniversary
Nice to hear it's still working well! I have discovered another cause of poor cooling after switching to R134a -- a bad monovalve. Drove my mother's TE to work yesterday to pick up a used TV antenna (which didn't arrive as it turned out, long story), and found that just like my second 300D, it blows hot air forever with the AC compressor not running. It also fails to heat well, same cause I suspect. A monovalve that doesn't close will add enough heat at idle to make the car too warm -- just as if there wasn't enough cooling capacity, since there isn't with added heat! Peter -Original Message- From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Sent: Jun 2, 2009 2:15 PM To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy anniversary A whole year since I started my evapectomy project!! Time sure goes fast when you're having fun, but I'm not having THAT much fun! BTW, it's still cooling nicely, too - 'sure saved us last Sat awaiting the wedding. Wilton -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090602/42a2737d/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy anniversary
'Surprised how nicely this one worked last Sat. We arrived way early; sat with the car idling and keeping us nice and cool for an hour. Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 5:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy anniversary Nice to hear it's still working well! I have discovered another cause of poor cooling after switching to R134a -- a bad monovalve. Drove my mother's TE to work yesterday to pick up a used TV antenna (which didn't arrive as it turned out, long story), and found that just like my second 300D, it blows hot air forever with the AC compressor not running. It also fails to heat well, same cause I suspect. A monovalve that doesn't close will add enough heat at idle to make the car too warm -- just as if there wasn't enough cooling capacity, since there isn't with added heat! Peter -Original Message- From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Sent: Jun 2, 2009 2:15 PM To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy anniversary A whole year since I started my evapectomy project!! Time sure goes fast when you're having fun, but I'm not having THAT much fun! BTW, it's still cooling nicely, too - 'sure saved us last Sat awaiting the wedding. Wilton -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090602/42a2737d/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy anniversary
Good luck. Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 5:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy anniversary Nice to hear it's still working well! I have discovered another cause of poor cooling after switching to R134a -- a bad monovalve. Drove my mother's TE to work yesterday to pick up a used TV antenna (which didn't arrive as it turned out, long story), and found that just like my second 300D, it blows hot air forever with the AC compressor not running. It also fails to heat well, same cause I suspect. A monovalve that doesn't close will add enough heat at idle to make the car too warm -- just as if there wasn't enough cooling capacity, since there isn't with added heat! Peter -Original Message- From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Sent: Jun 2, 2009 2:15 PM To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy anniversary A whole year since I started my evapectomy project!! Time sure goes fast when you're having fun, but I'm not having THAT much fun! BTW, it's still cooling nicely, too - 'sure saved us last Sat awaiting the wedding. Wilton -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090602/42a2737d/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
Do the center mounts for the door armrests come separately? I've got broken ones on the front and rear door. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 8:08 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy oh yea Bill R wrote: While you are in the dismantling mood don't forget my seat spring base and under door light. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 3:08 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy Im working on it today actually Luther wrote: or pay me to do it... On Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:09:47 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: as soon as I get that engine swap done Luther wrote: Which will be done when?? :) Luther On Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:57:15 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im going to include this in the okiebenz.com tech articles -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 560SL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
And a buzzer for me. -Curt Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:11:03 -0400 From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii While you are in the dismantling mood don't forget my seat spring base and under door light. BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
The last time a tool show came through I picked up a couple magnetic bowls. Super handy since you can kick one over and usually not lose all your bits... Of course mine are all full of other projects. -Curt Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:07:28 -0500 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Well the fun part is that the parts car has been sitting for a while, and as I am under the car removing bolts, I tend to leave them laying on the driveway under the car, then they get lost. It will be a mess OK Don wrote: Amen to that! Finding all the little nuts and bolts will be lots of fun!! Then of course hooking everything back up. Much easier coming out than going in -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 560SL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
At a formal function, an elderly widow gave me one; told me to, Store your nuts in it Neither of us could stop laughing for 5 minutes, you had to be there. Pete -- Original message -- From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] The last time a tool show came through I picked up a couple magnetic bowls. Super handy since you can kick one over and usually not lose all your bits... Of course mine are all full of other projects. -Curt Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:07:28 -0500 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Well the fun part is that the parts car has been sitting for a while, and as I am under the car removing bolts, I tend to leave them laying on the driveway under the car, then they get lost. It will be a mess OK Don wrote: Amen to that! Finding all the little nuts and bolts will be lots of fun!! Then of course hooking everything back up. Much easier coming out than going in -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 560SL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
Which will be done when?? :) Luther On Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:57:15 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im going to include this in the okiebenz.com tech articles Wilton Strickland wrote: Here's the summary as an e-mail Win doc attachment. I think OK Don will submit it as a PDF. Wilton. -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: evapectomysummary.doc Type: application/msword Size: 48128 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080628/08905ecd/attachment.doc -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
as soon as I get that engine swap done Luther wrote: Which will be done when?? :) Luther On Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:57:15 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im going to include this in the okiebenz.com tech articles Wilton Strickland wrote: Here's the summary as an e-mail Win doc attachment. I think OK Don will submit it as a PDF. Wilton. -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: evapectomysummary.doc Type: application/msword Size: 48128 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080628/08905ecd/attachment.doc -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 560SL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
or pay me to do it... On Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:09:47 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: as soon as I get that engine swap done Luther wrote: Which will be done when?? :) Luther On Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:57:15 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im going to include this in the okiebenz.com tech articles -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
Im working on it today actually Luther wrote: or pay me to do it... On Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:09:47 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: as soon as I get that engine swap done Luther wrote: Which will be done when?? :) Luther On Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:57:15 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im going to include this in the okiebenz.com tech articles -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 560SL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
Look out, hell might freeze over today!! Luther On Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:08:00 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im working on it today actually Luther wrote: or pay me to do it... On Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:09:47 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: as soon as I get that engine swap done Luther wrote: Which will be done when?? :) Luther On Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:57:15 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im going to include this in the okiebenz.com tech articles -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
Well the engine is out. Just need to pull the car its going in around and finish pulling that engine out, which it almost is out. Then swap the turbos and put it in the car. Finding all the little nuts and bolts will be lots of fun!! Then of course hooking everything back up. Much easier coming out than going in Luther wrote: Look out, hell might freeze over today!! Luther On Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:08:00 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im working on it today actually Luther wrote: or pay me to do it... On Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:09:47 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: as soon as I get that engine swap done Luther wrote: Which will be done when?? :) Luther On Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:57:15 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im going to include this in the okiebenz.com tech articles -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 560SL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
Amen to that! Finding all the little nuts and bolts will be lots of fun!! Then of course hooking everything back up. Much easier coming out than going in -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
It is un-seasonably cool today - only 86F. On Sun, Jun 29, 2008 at 5:40 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Look out, hell might freeze over today!! -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
While you are in the dismantling mood don't forget my seat spring base and under door light. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 3:08 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy Im working on it today actually Luther wrote: or pay me to do it... On Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:09:47 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: as soon as I get that engine swap done Luther wrote: Which will be done when?? :) Luther On Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:57:15 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im going to include this in the okiebenz.com tech articles -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 560SL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
Well the fun part is that the parts car has been sitting for a while, and as I am under the car removing bolts, I tend to leave them laying on the driveway under the car, then they get lost. It will be a mess OK Don wrote: Amen to that! Finding all the little nuts and bolts will be lots of fun!! Then of course hooking everything back up. Much easier coming out than going in -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 560SL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
oh yea Bill R wrote: While you are in the dismantling mood don't forget my seat spring base and under door light. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 3:08 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy Im working on it today actually Luther wrote: or pay me to do it... On Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:09:47 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: as soon as I get that engine swap done Luther wrote: Which will be done when?? :) Luther On Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:57:15 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im going to include this in the okiebenz.com tech articles -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 560SL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
Hi WIlton, Pls send me a copy also. ;-) Hopefully I won;t have to do this for a long time - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thx - Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net 800-583-8601 Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 8:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:34:33 -0400 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have it as a word document right now. I can easily send it as an e-mail attachment to the list or to individuals as desired. Is it better as a PDF? Can receiver add his own notes and/or modify it as necessary if it's a PDF? It depends upon what you mean by, better. It's more portable across different operating systems and doesn't need proprietary software to be displayed correctly. Generally, though, the receiver cannot add his own notes or modify it. I had thought that would be unnecessary, given the care you devoted to the task. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
Im going to include this in the okiebenz.com tech articles Wilton Strickland wrote: Here's the summary as an e-mail Win doc attachment. I think OK Don will submit it as a PDF. Wilton. -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: evapectomysummary.doc Type: application/msword Size: 48128 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080628/08905ecd/attachment.doc ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 560SL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:25:33 -0400 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's the summary as an e-mail Win doc attachment. Thank you for all the work in documenting your marathon effort! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Thank you. I rather not have had to do it, but I actually enjoyed it, 'cept the heat and humidity. I've always enjoyed a challenge. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 1:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy On Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:25:33 -0400 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's the summary as an e-mail Win doc attachment. Thank you for all the work in documenting your marathon effort! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Wilton Thanks for going the extra mile(s) on this project to share it with us. I printed all the pics you posted and will include it in my book with your excellent write up. Harry On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 11:25 AM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's the summary as an e-mail Win doc attachment. I think OK Don will submit it as a PDF. Wilton. -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: evapectomysummary.doc Type: application/msword Size: 48128 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080628/08905ecd/attachment.doc ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:17:22 -0400 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Summary of my operation should be ready for posting soon. 'Bout 7 pages so far; 'guess it oughta be sent as an attachment rather than a direct msg, huh? Indeed. In fact, if you can turn it into a PDF (portable document format, Adobe Acrobat) file, that would be ideal. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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If you send it in an email - Gmail will index it for me, making it easy to find. How about sending it both ways? On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 6:04 PM, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:17:22 -0400 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Summary of my operation should be ready for posting soon. 'Bout 7 pages so far; 'guess it oughta be sent as an attachment rather than a direct msg, huh? Indeed. In fact, if you can turn it into a PDF (portable document format, Adobe Acrobat) file, that would be ideal. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I have it as a word document right now. I can easily send it as an e-mail attachment to the list or to individuals as desired. Is it better as a PDF? Can receiver add his own notes and/or modify it as necessary if it's a PDF? If ya want it as a PDF, remind me how to change it from doc to PDF. When I select save as, I don't see PDF on the list of choices. Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 8:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy If you send it in an email - Gmail will index it for me, making it easy to find. How about sending it both ways? On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 6:04 PM, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:17:22 -0400 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Summary of my operation should be ready for posting soon. 'Bout 7 pages so far; 'guess it oughta be sent as an attachment rather than a direct msg, huh? Indeed. In fact, if you can turn it into a PDF (portable document format, Adobe Acrobat) file, that would be ideal. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:34:33 -0400 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have it as a word document right now. I can easily send it as an e-mail attachment to the list or to individuals as desired. Is it better as a PDF? Can receiver add his own notes and/or modify it as necessary if it's a PDF? It depends upon what you mean by, better. It's more portable across different operating systems and doesn't need proprietary software to be displayed correctly. Generally, though, the receiver cannot add his own notes or modify it. I had thought that would be unnecessary, given the care you devoted to the task. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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That's what I thought. Modification is probably not NECESSARY, but many people like to add notes of their own. Still, if ya want it as PDF, can ya remind me how to do it? Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 8:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:34:33 -0400 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have it as a word document right now. I can easily send it as an e-mail attachment to the list or to individuals as desired. Is it better as a PDF? Can receiver add his own notes and/or modify it as necessary if it's a PDF? It depends upon what you mean by, better. It's more portable across different operating systems and doesn't need proprietary software to be displayed correctly. Generally, though, the receiver cannot add his own notes or modify it. I had thought that would be unnecessary, given the care you devoted to the task. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I have it as a word document right now. I can easily send it as an e-mail attachment to the list or to individuals as desired. Is it better as a PDF? Of course. Some of us do not (and will not) have any Microsoft content in their homes, nor anything intended to be compatible with their steaming POS's. Can receiver add his own notes and/or modify it as necessary if it's a PDF? Yes, if you have the full Acrobat suite, which is not common (nor free). If ya want it as a PDF, remind me how to change it from doc to PDF. When I select save as, I don't see PDF on the list of choices. Usually you print to PDF. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Wilton Strickland wrote: Still, if ya want it as PDF, can ya remind me how to do it? You'd have to install some extra software, and then print to a PDF printer. If you want to set that up we'll gladly help you out with it.. Or you can just send it out in whatever format you like, and we'll take care of putting it in the different formats. Sending it as plain text in an email is fine with me. That is ultimately the most portable solution. :) John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS! I hope everything goes well and that you don't end up feeling deflated/discharged for an awefully long time! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Thank you! Me too! Wilton - Original Message - From: Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 6:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS! I hope everything goes well and that you don't end up feeling deflated/discharged for an awefully long time! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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You da man Wilton, way to go. Harry On 6/24/08, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: IT'S WORKING!! IT'S WORKING!! IT'S WORKING!! Refrigeration guy installed new receiver/dryer and hoses to compressor this afternoon and charged it with R-12. 'Checked it again for leaks again after I got there to ask about progress at 4:30. 'Found no leaks. 'Blowing cold, cold air on several blocks trip home. 'Fingers not fully uncrossed yet, though. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I'd love to see it, Wilton. This operation is one of the things on my long to-do list. Gary Thompson 1995 E320 On 6/22/08, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anybody want me to writeup a summary of my operation - not necessarily detailed step-by-step procedures, but sticking points/solutions, tips, etc? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 6:49 AM, Gary Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd love to see it, Wilton. This operation is one of the things on my long to-do list. Ditto! The more info on this daunting job, the better. Alex Chamberlain passel of 124s ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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So. . . . . you going to pull it apart again and install the clip so it will be perfect??? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 1:32 PM To: mercedes Subject: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy 'Just found the little spring clip I thought I had lost several days ago on the carpet/rug!! Some may remember that I was trying to press one of the little spring clips in place on the outside of my evap box when my thumb slipped, and the clip flew; 'thought I heard it land on the rug behind me. 'Couldn't find it; used a ziptie in its place. 'Was getting in the car 'bout an hour ago and reached down to fold my walker and put it in the back seat. There on the bottom of the cargo area (canvas bag) of my walker was the clip!! Mystery solved! What I thought was sound of clip hitting the rug was the clip hitting the canvas. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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'Gonna hafta accept the fact that it's now slightly less than perfect. 'Still LOOKS showroom, though. Wilton - Original Message - From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy So. . . . . you going to pull it apart again and install the clip so it will be perfect??? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 1:32 PM To: mercedes Subject: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy 'Just found the little spring clip I thought I had lost several days ago on the carpet/rug!! Some may remember that I was trying to press one of the little spring clips in place on the outside of my evap box when my thumb slipped, and the clip flew; 'thought I heard it land on the rug behind me. 'Couldn't find it; used a ziptie in its place. 'Was getting in the car 'bout an hour ago and reached down to fold my walker and put it in the back seat. There on the bottom of the cargo area (canvas bag) of my walker was the clip!! Mystery solved! What I thought was sound of clip hitting the rug was the clip hitting the canvas. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Amen, brother! On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 3:18 PM, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 6:49 AM, Gary Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd love to see it, Wilton. This operation is one of the things on my long to-do list. Ditto! The more info on this daunting job, the better. Alex Chamberlain passel of 124s -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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sure, that would be great Wilton Strickland wrote: Anybody want me to writeup a summary of my operation - not necessarily detailed step-by-step procedures, but sticking points/solutions, tips, etc? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 560SL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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no, that is easy. you only need to remove the compressor to replace the 4 orings between the compressor itself and the 90 degree manifold on top that the hose manifold attaches to. You only nee steps 1, 12 and 13. to change the hoses, but you also have to take loose any other mounting points on the hoses, the hose ends at the other end. At 08:00 PM 6/19/2008, you wrote: Freon manifold - I'm talking about the two big rubber and steel pipes/tubes attached to the backside of a raised attachment on top of the compressor - one goes forward to the condenser; the other goes rearward and connects to another pipe/tube that connects to the evaporator between the firewalls. Compressor end of the pipes/manifold in question on my 87 300D sure looks like it's attached to that raised attachment on top of the compressor by one bolt (13 mm, I think, but not certain right now) on a common flange between the ends of the two pipes that make up the manifold. The bolt I'm talking about is easily reached from behind the compressor with a socket on a short extension on a ratchet. 'You sure you need to REMOVE the compressor just to change the two pipes (with common flange at compressor)? Wilton - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:08 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy ok, Now I think I understand your previous question about how long it takes to change the freon manifold. At the time I could not figure out what you meant. The manifold on top of the compressor is not rocket science to change. It is a bit of a PITA because you have to take the compressor off to get to it. I just took out the compressor on my 87 300D, cleaned it, took off the manifold and replaced the o-rings. It takes 6 orings. 4 between the compr. and minifold and 2 between the manifold and the hoses. The orings are a pain to find. I ordered a set from Rusty and I only got two. The orings in the manifold to compressor side were fairly new and green, and the compressor had an MB part number and a reman sticker on it, so I ifgured it was pretty recent. since the green orings still had some life to them I put a little silicone permatex on them and put it back together. 1. pull the capscrew holding the manifold hose to the compressor 2. loosen the belt tensioner 3. pull the 4 bolts through the pump holding the compressor to the engine 4. unplug the wiring harness on top 5. remove the compressor. (I did all this from the topside on the 124 300D) 6. clean compressor and remove the manifold. 7. install new orings and replace manifold (4 orings, green ones if you want to use 134a) 8. put the compressor back in place 9. plug in the wiring harness. Be sure you get it on the right pins. you can plug it in with 2 pins in and one pin out! 10. put the bolts back in. Tighten bolts 11. remove the shock absorber bolt of the tensioner so the belt will slide on (OM603, for others: YMMV) put the belt on. 12. check to see the manifold sealing surfaces are clean, install orings 13. install hose manifold to compressor 14. put the boltback in the tensioner shock absorber 15. tension belt and replace bolt and nut. 16. Start engine and check belt, etc. The whole job only took me an hour and 45 min from getting out tools to sitting down to the computer after cleaning up and putting everything away. Add another hour for going to the DIY carwash and cleaning as much of the compressor and the underhood area as I could. Hope this helps! I am guessing that a large part of the reason this car ended up in a series of auctions is that the evaporator leaks. I have found no other reason why the refrigerant leaks, but i have not used a leak detector, because I don't have one. After checking out the compressor orings, I have this sinking feeling. At 05:10 PM 6/19/2008, you wrote: Parts from Rusty: evap, 6 vac pods, Freon manifold at compressor, receiver/dryer ~$665. Stealer indy wanted $3100/$2400 To do evap only. Time actually WORKED on it? I don't know. 'Haven't been at all concerned about it. 'Don't have anything else to REALLY do, and I could do most of this sitting down. 'Didn't need to rush; 'have another car; 'don't have to go to a job; there was nobody I had to impress. I'm capable, so why not? Not long ago, I was not able because of bad tremor that has gone away. The job is not, as they say, rocket science. It's not even AIR science. It's just more than the usual amount of VERY simple stuff, and just as in doing anything, all you have to do is ONE thing at a time. I've done a helluva lot more for a lot less - a WHOLE YEAR, for example, on jet engines and B-47 aircraft for our Uncle in blizzard Nebraska winters and HOT summers (many times all night long) for a MEASLY $2400 fifty yrs ago. During
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'Got the one at the condenser very easily; 'having trouble with the one near brake booster - 'need longer wrench/longer piece of pipe on wrench. Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 9:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy Just the retainer bolt and the bottom rear compressor mount bolt. The real fun comes when try to remove the pipe to condensor fitting -- it's exposed, and usually quite stuck, and also hard to get wrenches on. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Funny, I've never gotten the one at the condenser off the TE (needs a new o-ring, I think) while the other one was easy. Go figure Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Wilton Strickland wrote: BTW, the refrigeration guy asked if I wanted him to pass out cards to MB owners for me. Great idea. You can do 124 126 evaporator swaps and 115 heater blowers for $1k each. Do one a month for two years and you can get a nice shiny 2005 320CDI. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:36:37 -0400 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wilton Strickland wrote: BTW, the refrigeration guy asked if I wanted him to pass out cards to MB owners for me. Great idea. You can do 124 126 evaporator swaps and 115 heater blowers for $1k each. Do one a month for two years and you can get a nice shiny 2005 320CDI. BTW, Wilton, what were the symptoms that prompted your evacpectomy? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Yeah, and enjoy my work at the same time, but I'd have to have an indoor, air-conditioned facility. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy Wilton Strickland wrote: BTW, the refrigeration guy asked if I wanted him to pass out cards to MB owners for me. Great idea. You can do 124 126 evaporator swaps and 115 heater blowers for $1k each. Do one a month for two years and you can get a nice shiny 2005 320CDI. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Two years ago, refrigeration guy determined evap leaking. Recharged coupla times a year since. Coupla months ago, system wouldn't hold charge a month - time to bite the bullet. BTW, refrigeration guy refused the evactomy job; stealer wanted $3100; indy wanted $2400 for basic evapectomy. I changed all vac pods while I had it open. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 9:02 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:36:37 -0400 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wilton Strickland wrote: BTW, the refrigeration guy asked if I wanted him to pass out cards to MB owners for me. Great idea. You can do 124 126 evaporator swaps and 115 heater blowers for $1k each. Do one a month for two years and you can get a nice shiny 2005 320CDI. BTW, Wilton, what were the symptoms that prompted your evacpectomy? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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So what did it cost for the parts etc? IE - what is your labour worth when it was all done and how long did it take you in hours? Any idea? Not trying to make you feel bad as I am sure I have done lots of jobs where I did not earn $1 per hour but at least I did it and did it correctly. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:35 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy Two years ago, refrigeration guy determined evap leaking. Recharged coupla times a year since. Coupla months ago, system wouldn't hold charge a month - time to bite the bullet. BTW, refrigeration guy refused the evactomy job; stealer wanted $3100; indy wanted $2400 for basic evapectomy. I changed all vac pods while I had it open. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 9:02 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:36:37 -0400 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wilton Strickland wrote: BTW, the refrigeration guy asked if I wanted him to pass out cards to MB owners for me. Great idea. You can do 124 126 evaporator swaps and 115 heater blowers for $1k each. Do one a month for two years and you can get a nice shiny 2005 320CDI. BTW, Wilton, what were the symptoms that prompted your evacpectomy? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Parts from Rusty: evap, 6 vac pods, Freon manifold at compressor, receiver/dryer ~$665. Stealer indy wanted $3100/$2400 To do evap only. Time actually WORKED on it? I don't know. 'Haven't been at all concerned about it. 'Don't have anything else to REALLY do, and I could do most of this sitting down. 'Didn't need to rush; 'have another car; 'don't have to go to a job; there was nobody I had to impress. I'm capable, so why not? Not long ago, I was not able because of bad tremor that has gone away. The job is not, as they say, rocket science. It's not even AIR science. It's just more than the usual amount of VERY simple stuff, and just as in doing anything, all you have to do is ONE thing at a time. I've done a helluva lot more for a lot less - a WHOLE YEAR, for example, on jet engines and B-47 aircraft for our Uncle in blizzard Nebraska winters and HOT summers (many times all night long) for a MEASLY $2400 fifty yrs ago. During the coupla weeks, I'd work on it coupla hours in morning while a little cooler and in shade; 3 to 5 hours mid to late afternoon after car was in shade again. 3 or 4 days during the 2 weeks, I didn't even touch it. Heat and humidity was worst part of it all, but fan helped that prob greatly. But for the heat and humidity, I enjoyed it. I guess I couldn't stand the trauma of knowing that somebody who may not give a damned was doing that (and who knows what else) to my car and taking my good money for something that I KNEW I could easily do myself. How much did I make an hour? I don't know and don't care. The value of knowing that I could do it and have done it is worth much more than any money that I may have saved. Oh, and whatever I may have paid somebody to do the job plus unknowns is still in my bank account. Again, there is nothing else that I would have done during the time I worked on the car. Wilton - Original Message - From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 4:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy So what did it cost for the parts etc? IE - what is your labour worth when it was all done and how long did it take you in hours? Any idea? Not trying to make you feel bad as I am sure I have done lots of jobs where I did not earn $1 per hour but at least I did it and did it correctly. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:35 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy Two years ago, refrigeration guy determined evap leaking. Recharged coupla times a year since. Coupla months ago, system wouldn't hold charge a month - time to bite the bullet. BTW, refrigeration guy refused the evactomy job; stealer wanted $3100; indy wanted $2400 for basic evapectomy. I changed all vac pods while I had it open. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 9:02 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:36:37 -0400 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wilton Strickland wrote: BTW, the refrigeration guy asked if I wanted him to pass out cards to MB owners for me. Great idea. You can do 124 126 evaporator swaps and 115 heater blowers for $1k each. Do one a month for two years and you can get a nice shiny 2005 320CDI. BTW, Wilton, what were the symptoms that prompted your evacpectomy? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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ok, Now I think I understand your previous question about how long it takes to change the freon manifold. At the time I could not figure out what you meant. The manifold on top of the compressor is not rocket science to change. It is a bit of a PITA because you have to take the compressor off to get to it. I just took out the compressor on my 87 300D, cleaned it, took off the manifold and replaced the o-rings. It takes 6 orings. 4 between the compr. and minifold and 2 between the manifold and the hoses. The orings are a pain to find. I ordered a set from Rusty and I only got two. The orings in the manifold to compressor side were fairly new and green, and the compressor had an MB part number and a reman sticker on it, so I ifgured it was pretty recent. since the green orings still had some life to them I put a little silicone permatex on them and put it back together. 1. pull the capscrew holding the manifold hose to the compressor 2. loosen the belt tensioner 3. pull the 4 bolts through the pump holding the compressor to the engine 4. unplug the wiring harness on top 5. remove the compressor. (I did all this from the topside on the 124 300D) 6. clean compressor and remove the manifold. 7. install new orings and replace manifold (4 orings, green ones if you want to use 134a) 8. put the compressor back in place 9. plug in the wiring harness. Be sure you get it on the right pins. you can plug it in with 2 pins in and one pin out! 10. put the bolts back in. Tighten bolts 11. remove the shock absorber bolt of the tensioner so the belt will slide on (OM603, for others: YMMV) put the belt on. 12. check to see the manifold sealing surfaces are clean, install orings 13. install hose manifold to compressor 14. put the boltback in the tensioner shock absorber 15. tension belt and replace bolt and nut. 16. Start engine and check belt, etc. The whole job only took me an hour and 45 min from getting out tools to sitting down to the computer after cleaning up and putting everything away. Add another hour for going to the DIY carwash and cleaning as much of the compressor and the underhood area as I could. Hope this helps! I am guessing that a large part of the reason this car ended up in a series of auctions is that the evaporator leaks. I have found no other reason why the refrigerant leaks, but i have not used a leak detector, because I don't have one. After checking out the compressor orings, I have this sinking feeling. At 05:10 PM 6/19/2008, you wrote: Parts from Rusty: evap, 6 vac pods, Freon manifold at compressor, receiver/dryer ~$665. Stealer indy wanted $3100/$2400 To do evap only. Time actually WORKED on it? I don't know. 'Haven't been at all concerned about it. 'Don't have anything else to REALLY do, and I could do most of this sitting down. 'Didn't need to rush; 'have another car; 'don't have to go to a job; there was nobody I had to impress. I'm capable, so why not? Not long ago, I was not able because of bad tremor that has gone away. The job is not, as they say, rocket science. It's not even AIR science. It's just more than the usual amount of VERY simple stuff, and just as in doing anything, all you have to do is ONE thing at a time. I've done a helluva lot more for a lot less - a WHOLE YEAR, for example, on jet engines and B-47 aircraft for our Uncle in blizzard Nebraska winters and HOT summers (many times all night long) for a MEASLY $2400 fifty yrs ago. During the coupla weeks, I'd work on it coupla hours in morning while a little cooler and in shade; 3 to 5 hours mid to late afternoon after car was in shade again. 3 or 4 days during the 2 weeks, I didn't even touch it. Heat and humidity was worst part of it all, but fan helped that prob greatly. But for the heat and humidity, I enjoyed it. I guess I couldn't stand the trauma of knowing that somebody who may not give a damned was doing that (and who knows what else) to my car and taking my good money for something that I KNEW I could easily do myself. How much did I make an hour? I don't know and don't care. The value of knowing that I could do it and have done it is worth much more than any money that I may have saved. Oh, and whatever I may have paid somebody to do the job plus unknowns is still in my bank account. Again, there is nothing else that I would have done during the time I worked on the car. Wilton - Original Message - From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 4:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy So what did it cost for the parts etc? IE - what is your labour worth when it was all done and how long did it take you in hours? Any idea? Not trying to make you feel bad as I am sure I have done lots of jobs where I did not earn $1 per hour but at least I did it and did it correctly. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto
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Freon manifold - I'm talking about the two big rubber and steel pipes/tubes attached to the backside of a raised attachment on top of the compressor - one goes forward to the condenser; the other goes rearward and connects to another pipe/tube that connects to the evaporator between the firewalls. Compressor end of the pipes/manifold in question on my 87 300D sure looks like it's attached to that raised attachment on top of the compressor by one bolt (13 mm, I think, but not certain right now) on a common flange between the ends of the two pipes that make up the manifold. The bolt I'm talking about is easily reached from behind the compressor with a socket on a short extension on a ratchet. 'You sure you need to REMOVE the compressor just to change the two pipes (with common flange at compressor)? Wilton - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:08 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy ok, Now I think I understand your previous question about how long it takes to change the freon manifold. At the time I could not figure out what you meant. The manifold on top of the compressor is not rocket science to change. It is a bit of a PITA because you have to take the compressor off to get to it. I just took out the compressor on my 87 300D, cleaned it, took off the manifold and replaced the o-rings. It takes 6 orings. 4 between the compr. and minifold and 2 between the manifold and the hoses. The orings are a pain to find. I ordered a set from Rusty and I only got two. The orings in the manifold to compressor side were fairly new and green, and the compressor had an MB part number and a reman sticker on it, so I ifgured it was pretty recent. since the green orings still had some life to them I put a little silicone permatex on them and put it back together. 1. pull the capscrew holding the manifold hose to the compressor 2. loosen the belt tensioner 3. pull the 4 bolts through the pump holding the compressor to the engine 4. unplug the wiring harness on top 5. remove the compressor. (I did all this from the topside on the 124 300D) 6. clean compressor and remove the manifold. 7. install new orings and replace manifold (4 orings, green ones if you want to use 134a) 8. put the compressor back in place 9. plug in the wiring harness. Be sure you get it on the right pins. you can plug it in with 2 pins in and one pin out! 10. put the bolts back in. Tighten bolts 11. remove the shock absorber bolt of the tensioner so the belt will slide on (OM603, for others: YMMV) put the belt on. 12. check to see the manifold sealing surfaces are clean, install orings 13. install hose manifold to compressor 14. put the boltback in the tensioner shock absorber 15. tension belt and replace bolt and nut. 16. Start engine and check belt, etc. The whole job only took me an hour and 45 min from getting out tools to sitting down to the computer after cleaning up and putting everything away. Add another hour for going to the DIY carwash and cleaning as much of the compressor and the underhood area as I could. Hope this helps! I am guessing that a large part of the reason this car ended up in a series of auctions is that the evaporator leaks. I have found no other reason why the refrigerant leaks, but i have not used a leak detector, because I don't have one. After checking out the compressor orings, I have this sinking feeling. At 05:10 PM 6/19/2008, you wrote: Parts from Rusty: evap, 6 vac pods, Freon manifold at compressor, receiver/dryer ~$665. Stealer indy wanted $3100/$2400 To do evap only. Time actually WORKED on it? I don't know. 'Haven't been at all concerned about it. 'Don't have anything else to REALLY do, and I could do most of this sitting down. 'Didn't need to rush; 'have another car; 'don't have to go to a job; there was nobody I had to impress. I'm capable, so why not? Not long ago, I was not able because of bad tremor that has gone away. The job is not, as they say, rocket science. It's not even AIR science. It's just more than the usual amount of VERY simple stuff, and just as in doing anything, all you have to do is ONE thing at a time. I've done a helluva lot more for a lot less - a WHOLE YEAR, for example, on jet engines and B-47 aircraft for our Uncle in blizzard Nebraska winters and HOT summers (many times all night long) for a MEASLY $2400 fifty yrs ago. During the coupla weeks, I'd work on it coupla hours in morning while a little cooler and in shade; 3 to 5 hours mid to late afternoon after car was in shade again. 3 or 4 days during the 2 weeks, I didn't even touch it. Heat and humidity was worst part of it all, but fan helped that prob greatly. But for the heat and humidity, I enjoyed it. I guess I couldn't stand the trauma of knowing that somebody who may not give a damned was doing
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
You can use that, or a plain allen, Just make SURE it's bottomed in the screw head! I've replaced a couple, it's not that bad unless those two screws are seized or you strip the socket out. Not a snowball's chance in the bad place I'll ever get the one out of the wrecked car though -- same story as the brake booster. All squished together. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Before you replace the evaporator, I'd replace ALL the o-rings in all the fittings and on the expansion valve. o-rings soaked in mineral oil and then exposed to R143a seem to rapidly become rock hard and leak, often slowly enough there is little or no oil trace, but you will slowly loose charge AND eat the compressor from the water that leaks in. There are quite a few -- one large one on each end of the compressor hose set, 5 or seven on the condenser and receiver/dryer, and four on the expansion valve. All the liquid side ones are the same size, I think, and MUST fit into the fitting easily -- the usual assorment has quite a few that are too large although they fit the hose well, and they cut and leak. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Just the retainer bolt and the bottom rear compressor mount bolt. The real fun comes when try to remove the pipe to condensor fitting -- it's exposed, and usually quite stuck, and also hard to get wrenches on. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Magnet? Speaker or ham radio magmount... Luther On Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:56:32 -0500, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here are a coupla post op photos of interior. Still to do: Hook up water and Freon pipes and RR dryer and compressor manifold. 'Had only one little mishap that I know of so far: When I was trying to press one of the little spring clips (~1/2 X 1/4) back in place on outside of the evap/heat exchanger box, my thumb slipped, and clip went flying; 'heard it hit the carpet (real Persian rug) somewhere behind me. 'Looked for it quite a while, but the color patterns on the rug make it hard to find little things like that. Sometimes it helps to lay a flashlight down on the rug and sweep it slowly back and forth like a RADAR beam to be able to find something like that, but no luck this time. 'Probably find it when I hear it in the vacuum cleaner hose. 'Used a tie-wrap/zip-tie in place of the clip. Wilton -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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If you open a receiver/dryer without installing it in a closed system within 4 hours (dependent on ambient temperature and humidity) the dessicant properties of the receiver/dryer will be exhausted. Or so an automotive AC guy once told me. Makes sense to me. Dan --- Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 'Just drove the car ~12 miles; sure is good to be able to drive it after 2 weeks or so without it - everything seems to be doing very well - 'course, I haven't run the A/C yet. 'Just realized: maybe I should add a bit of coolant to replace the half cup or so I lost during the evapectomy. 'Noticed on this morning's little trip, though, temp didn't get over 85C, so no need to get in a panic over it. 'Thinking about whether or not I should RR Freon manifold and dryer myself or take it to the refrigeration guy. Any tips? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Wilton Strickland wrote: 'Just drove the car ~12 miles; sure is good to be able to drive it after 2 weeks or so without it - everything seems to be doing very well - 'course, I haven't run the A/C yet. Congrats!!! I think the next step on the difficulty ladder is to rebuild an engine! Maybe you should find a good car with a bad engine and fix it up when the mood strikes ;) John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Dan, that's what I've been thinking/concerned about, too. Temp and humidity are way up around here. 'Probably oughta let the refrigeration guy do it; then he can evacuate it and charge it immediately. Wilton - Original Message - From: LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 2:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy If you open a receiver/dryer without installing it in a closed system within 4 hours (dependent on ambient temperature and humidity) the dessicant properties of the receiver/dryer will be exhausted. Or so an automotive AC guy once told me. Makes sense to me. Dan --- Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 'Just drove the car ~12 miles; sure is good to be able to drive it after 2 weeks or so without it - everything seems to be doing very well - 'course, I haven't run the A/C yet. 'Just realized: maybe I should add a bit of coolant to replace the half cup or so I lost during the evapectomy. 'Noticed on this morning's little trip, though, temp didn't get over 85C, so no need to get in a panic over it. 'Thinking about whether or not I should RR Freon manifold and dryer myself or take it to the refrigeration guy. Any tips? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Absorbent desiccants cannot be reused. Adsorbent ones can. Most use XH-5, XH-7 or XH-9, all of which can be at least partially restored by pulling a vacuum on the system. They are made from sodium and/or potassium aluminosilicate which physically traps water molecules rather than chemically combining with them. -Dave Walton On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 2:55 PM, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you open a receiver/dryer without installing it in a closed system within 4 hours (dependent on ambient temperature and humidity) the dessicant properties of the receiver/dryer will be exhausted. Or so an automotive AC guy once told me. Makes sense to me. Dan --- Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 'Just drove the car ~12 miles; sure is good to be able to drive it after 2 weeks or so without it - everything seems to be doing very well - 'course, I haven't run the A/C yet. 'Just realized: maybe I should add a bit of coolant to replace the half cup or so I lost during the evapectomy. 'Noticed on this morning's little trip, though, temp didn't get over 85C, so no need to get in a panic over it. 'Thinking about whether or not I should RR Freon manifold and dryer myself or take it to the refrigeration guy. Any tips? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
dave walton wrote: Absorbent desiccants cannot be reused. Adsorbent ones can. Most use XH-5, XH-7 or XH-9, all of which can be at least partially restored by pulling a vacuum on the system. They are made from sodium and/or potassium aluminosilicate which physically traps water molecules rather than chemically combining with them. Any idea which ones are used in auto refrigerant systems? John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
All 3. XH-7 and XH-9 are used by most R134a systems. XH-5 is used for R12. It's relatively cheap stuff. Also safer than having exothermic reactions in potentially flammable environments. R134a is flammable under the right conditions - when under pressure in the presence of oxygen. -Dave Walton On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 3:18 PM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: dave walton wrote: Absorbent desiccants cannot be reused. Adsorbent ones can. Most use XH-5, XH-7 or XH-9, all of which can be at least partially restored by pulling a vacuum on the system. They are made from sodium and/or potassium aluminosilicate which physically traps water molecules rather than chemically combining with them. Any idea which ones are used in auto refrigerant systems? John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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My new dryer from Rusty is a Behr/Hella made guess where - China. Wilton - Original Message - From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 3:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy dave walton wrote: Absorbent desiccants cannot be reused. Adsorbent ones can. Most use XH-5, XH-7 or XH-9, all of which can be at least partially restored by pulling a vacuum on the system. They are made from sodium and/or potassium aluminosilicate which physically traps water molecules rather than chemically combining with them. Any idea which ones are used in auto refrigerant systems? John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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If you changed the evap, changing the receiver/drier is easy. Changing the expansion valve is tricky unless you have a 10 yr old mechanic with small hands. On my scale, I'd rather rebuild an engine than do an evapectomy. JMHO. At 01:49 PM 6/18/2008, you wrote: 'Just drove the car ~12 miles; sure is good to be able to drive it after 2 weeks or so without it - everything seems to be doing very well - 'course, I haven't run the A/C yet. 'Just realized: maybe I should add a bit of coolant to replace the half cup or so I lost during the evapectomy. 'Noticed on this morning's little trip, though, temp didn't get over 85C, so no need to get in a panic over it. 'Thinking about whether or not I should RR Freon manifold and dryer myself or take it to the refrigeration guy. Any tips? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Yes, changing the drier should be relatively easy, but I'm most concerned about not letting it get contaminated before it's serviced properly., and refrigeration guy will need to do that. Wilton - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 9:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy If you changed the evap, changing the receiver/drier is easy. Changing the expansion valve is tricky unless you have a 10 yr old mechanic with small hands. On my scale, I'd rather rebuild an engine than do an evapectomy. JMHO. At 01:49 PM 6/18/2008, you wrote: 'Just drove the car ~12 miles; sure is good to be able to drive it after 2 weeks or so without it - everything seems to be doing very well - 'course, I haven't run the A/C yet. 'Just realized: maybe I should add a bit of coolant to replace the half cup or so I lost during the evapectomy. 'Noticed on this morning's little trip, though, temp didn't get over 85C, so no need to get in a panic over it. 'Thinking about whether or not I should RR Freon manifold and dryer myself or take it to the refrigeration guy. Any tips? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
Good thing the new evaporator has a new expansion valve on it, eh? Actually, they aren't THAT bad so long as you are very careful to get the allen wrench properly seated in the two screws that hold the valve to the evaporator. I'll be challanging myself with this over the weekend or early next week, as I plan to attempt a flush of my evaporator and want to change the o-rings in any case -- new compressor and receiver/dryer with a filter in the hose set -- don't see much point in NOT changing all the o-rings at the same time! With any luck, I'll have a working ACC in a few days. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
I intend to install mine as the last step before attaching the vacuum pump. Peter On Jun 18, 2008, at 9:25 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote: Yes, changing the drier should be relatively easy, but I'm most concerned about not letting it get contaminated before it's serviced properly., and refrigeration guy will need to do that. Wilton - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 9:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy If you changed the evap, changing the receiver/drier is easy. Changing the expansion valve is tricky unless you have a 10 yr old mechanic with small hands. On my scale, I'd rather rebuild an engine than do an evapectomy. JMHO. At 01:49 PM 6/18/2008, you wrote: 'Just drove the car ~12 miles; sure is good to be able to drive it after 2 weeks or so without it - everything seems to be doing very well - 'course, I haven't run the A/C yet. 'Just realized: maybe I should add a bit of coolant to replace the half cup or so I lost during the evapectomy. 'Noticed on this morning's little trip, though, temp didn't get over 85C, so no need to get in a panic over it. 'Thinking about whether or not I should RR Freon manifold and dryer myself or take it to the refrigeration guy. Any tips? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Might a very short Allen wrench on a universal joint with an extension shaft on a 1/4 ratchet help sufficiently with the expansion valve screws? Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 10:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy Good thing the new evaporator has a new expansion valve on it, eh? Actually, they aren't THAT bad so long as you are very careful to get the allen wrench properly seated in the two screws that hold the valve to the evaporator. I'll be challanging myself with this over the weekend or early next week, as I plan to attempt a flush of my evaporator and want to change the o-rings in any case -- new compressor and receiver/dryer with a filter in the hose set -- don't see much point in NOT changing all the o-rings at the same time! With any luck, I'll have a working ACC in a few days. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
Wilton Strickland wrote: Here are a coupla post op photos of interior. Where? my thumb slipped, and clip went flying; 'heard it hit the carpet (real Persian rug) somewhere behind me. Get yourself a magnet and sweep the rug with it. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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'Forgot to attach photos; 'did it coupla minutes later, so they're coming. Vac'll get the clip; 'don't need it now; box is installed, and car is running. Just drove car around the block few minutes ago. 'Only problem I noticed so far: brake, brake pads and washer resevoir lights not coming on in test mode - when switch is turned on. Lamp out light comes on coupla minutes later - bulbs either blown or loose - likely loose; forgot to check 'em for security before I inserted inst cluster. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 5:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy Wilton Strickland wrote: Here are a coupla post op photos of interior. Where? my thumb slipped, and clip went flying; 'heard it hit the carpet (real Persian rug) somewhere behind me. Get yourself a magnet and sweep the rug with it. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I keep forgetting. I think Larry has CIDP, but what's Wilton's problem again? Mitch. LarryT wrote: How many days do they infuse the IVIG? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
Anke and foot are OK. Wilton - Original Message - From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 11:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy So what happened with the ankle? BillR Darling Wife -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 8:11 PM To: mercedes Subject: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy Center console is complete, dash is in, but just to keep you from thinking I've been rushing too much, under-dash panels, side louvers and instrument cluster remain to be installed. 'Brought instrument cluster inside to re-glue three of the rubber pads on it. After completing interior, I'll hook up water hoses to heater core, Freon pipes to expansion valve, change Freon manifold on compressor and RR dryer. Probably won't do anything on it tomorrow - getting IVIG treatment. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Good to hear. Those going bad can sure cause problems. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 1:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy Anke and foot are OK. Wilton - Original Message - From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 11:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy So what happened with the ankle? BillR Darling Wife -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 8:11 PM To: mercedes Subject: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy Center console is complete, dash is in, but just to keep you from thinking I've been rushing too much, under-dash panels, side louvers and instrument cluster remain to be installed. 'Brought instrument cluster inside to re-glue three of the rubber pads on it. After completing interior, I'll hook up water hoses to heater core, Freon pipes to expansion valve, change Freon manifold on compressor and RR dryer. Probably won't do anything on it tomorrow - getting IVIG treatment. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
CIDP Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 7:20 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy I keep forgetting. I think Larry has CIDP, but what's Wilton's problem again? Mitch. LarryT wrote: How many days do they infuse the IVIG? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
Your memory is correct about me - CIDP Chronic Inflammatory (some say Idiopathic) Demylinating Polyneuropathy for those who haven't had the pleasure - ;-) Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net 800-583-8601 Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 7:20 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy I keep forgetting. I think Larry has CIDP, but what's Wilton's problem again? Mitch. LarryT wrote: How many days do they infuse the IVIG? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
How many days do they infuse the IVIG? Last time I did it they gave it over 4 days. I'm *so* glad they developed Lyrica - it provided tremedous relief for me.That and the Dilaudid epivicaine in my pump made a huge difference. I still have a bad day or 2 now and then (like today and yesterday) Good luck - Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net 800-583-8601 Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 8:11 PM Subject: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy Center console is complete, dash is in, but just to keep you from thinking I've been rushing too much, under-dash panels, side louvers and instrument cluster remain to be installed. 'Brought instrument cluster inside to re-glue three of the rubber pads on it. After completing interior, I'll hook up water hoses to heater core, Freon pipes to expansion valve, change Freon manifold on compressor and RR dryer. Probably won't do anything on it tomorrow - getting IVIG treatment. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy/IVIG
Usually takes about 5 hours after I get there. 1 hr to get the stuff ready and 'bout 4 hrs for the infusion. 'Been getting 80 grams in 10% solution every 2 weeks for last 19 months. Tomorrow's treatment is 5 minutes from home. Sometimes I drive to another hospital an hour away when local hosp doesn't have what I need. Wilton - Original Message - From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 10:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy How many days do they infuse the IVIG? Last time I did it they gave it over 4 days. I'm *so* glad they developed Lyrica - it provided tremedous relief for me.That and the Dilaudid epivicaine in my pump made a huge difference. I still have a bad day or 2 now and then (like today and yesterday) Good luck - Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net 800-583-8601 Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 8:11 PM Subject: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy Center console is complete, dash is in, but just to keep you from thinking I've been rushing too much, under-dash panels, side louvers and instrument cluster remain to be installed. 'Brought instrument cluster inside to re-glue three of the rubber pads on it. After completing interior, I'll hook up water hoses to heater core, Freon pipes to expansion valve, change Freon manifold on compressor and RR dryer. Probably won't do anything on it tomorrow - getting IVIG treatment. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
So what happened with the ankle? BillR Darling Wife -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 8:11 PM To: mercedes Subject: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy Center console is complete, dash is in, but just to keep you from thinking I've been rushing too much, under-dash panels, side louvers and instrument cluster remain to be installed. 'Brought instrument cluster inside to re-glue three of the rubber pads on it. After completing interior, I'll hook up water hoses to heater core, Freon pipes to expansion valve, change Freon manifold on compressor and RR dryer. Probably won't do anything on it tomorrow - getting IVIG treatment. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
At my age I know how important it is to take care of those things so they don't get a chance to cause real problems. Take care of yourself. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 6:14 PM To: mercedes Subject: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy 'Planning to put the dash back in tomorrow. 'Think I could have finished it all today if I'd gotten serious about it. 'Turned my ankle really bad this morning while I was hassling with the grommet for the blower motor wire; 'may have broken my foot. 'Have a big knot on the side. My feet and legs are nearly numb beneath the knees, anyway, and I have to be really careful placing my feet when walking - 'got in a hurry and forgot to watch that my left foot was on an uneven spot of grass; ankle collapsed outward; didn't quite fall, but I heard lots of crunching. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
When in doubt, have it X-rayed. I've sprained many an ankle and NEVER heard any snap, crackle, and pop. Both ankles I've fractured had odd/frightening sounds. Neither ankle was diagnosed later that day and I was lucky neither needed surgery when I finally made it to the doctor. Luther, multi-sport athlete and veteran to injuries On Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:14:28 -0500, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 'Planning to put the dash back in tomorrow. 'Think I could have finished it all today if I'd gotten serious about it. 'Turned my ankle really bad this morning while I was hassling with the grommet for the blower motor wire; 'may have broken my foot. 'Have a big knot on the side. My feet and legs are nearly numb beneath the knees, anyway, and I have to be really careful placing my feet when walking - 'got in a hurry and forgot to watch that my left foot was on an uneven spot of grass; ankle collapsed outward; didn't quite fall, but I heard lots of crunching. Wilton -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy (RN Opinion)
For what it's worth, I strongly second Luther's recommendation. Please go get it checked out -- tonight! Sue (Bill R's wife) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Luther Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 8:27 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy When in doubt, have it X-rayed. I've sprained many an ankle and NEVER heard any snap, crackle, and pop. Both ankles I've fractured had odd/frightening sounds. Neither ankle was diagnosed later that day and I was lucky neither needed surgery when I finally made it to the doctor. Luther, multi-sport athlete and veteran to injuries On Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:14:28 -0500, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 'Planning to put the dash back in tomorrow. 'Think I could have finished it all today if I'd gotten serious about it. 'Turned my ankle really bad this morning while I was hassling with the grommet for the blower motor wire; 'may have broken my foot. 'Have a big knot on the side. My feet and legs are nearly numb beneath the knees, anyway, and I have to be really careful placing my feet when walking - 'got in a hurry and forgot to watch that my left foot was on an uneven spot of grass; ankle collapsed outward; didn't quite fall, but I heard lots of crunching. Wilton -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
Wilton - the descriptions and pictures of this project and the clock both cause a sense of profound respect and the confirmation of my decision never to try either. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 11:20 PM To: mercedes Subject: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy 'Completed bench work yesterday, including all new vac pods (6). The pods work nicely with my Mightyvac. 'Took grandson on tour of NCSU today. 'Probably start reinstalling the box tomorrow. BTW, 'significantly cooler here last coupla days; 'hope it holds for a while. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Thank you very much, Bill. Wilton - Original Message - From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 12:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy Wilton - the descriptions and pictures of this project and the clock both cause a sense of profound respect and the confirmation of my decision never to try either. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 11:20 PM To: mercedes Subject: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy 'Completed bench work yesterday, including all new vac pods (6). The pods work nicely with my Mightyvac. 'Took grandson on tour of NCSU today. 'Probably start reinstalling the box tomorrow. BTW, 'significantly cooler here last coupla days; 'hope it holds for a while. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
Thanks for sharing your work and the pictures. I print them out and add them to the manual, may come in handy real soon. Harry On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 7:59 AM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Photos of evap box on bench. Wilton -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: evapbox1.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 377820 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080610/20bae0c4/attachment.jpg -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: evapbox2.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 380261 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080610/20bae0c4/attachment-0001.jpg -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: evapbox3.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 394121 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080610/20bae0c4/attachment-0002.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
The car looks pretty well stripped out with the heater box out... BTDT, hoping that I don't have a leaking evaporator on the new 300D. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Depending on the rate of leakage, you may not see much beside a bit of oil, and if you've converted to PAG oil, you won't see that (it washes off). I had obvious dye and oil on mine. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
Yeah, but my point is you must remove the pin BEFORE you take the side boxes off, or you will surely break the hinge The manual is wrong here, even though it's a pain to get the pin out through the flap opening. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
Peter, it appears that the END of the black plastic, horizontal pin/rod should slide about 1/4 straight toward back of box to unclip from a detent in a nearly square piece of white plastic attached to the flap. Is that right? 'Haven't tried to move it yet; merely observed/studied it so far. Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 10:34 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy Yeah, but my point is you must remove the pin BEFORE you take the side boxes off, or you will surely break the hinge The manual is wrong here, even though it's a pain to get the pin out through the flap opening. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Well, now this is fun. My copy has two page 4 and no page 5 (I'll try with Acrobat in a minute in case Preview is screwy instead) and I don't have the diagram. What you want to do is disconnect the left side, were the servo is, from the right side which is only a pivot. The link has a flexible bit in it that is a weak spot, and will break if over-flexed or pulled. I think you are correct -- if it's a pin that holds the rod going across the bottom of the box to the passenger side flap, that's it. Very annoying, the one bit I need isn't here. And I did that box about four years ago and have no solid recollection of anything but breaking the stupid link and having to do a barnyard repair. I believe they tell you to pull it after loosening the side boxes, do it first, and re-connect after you have the side boxes in place going back in. Peter On Jun 10, 2008, at 9:10 AM, Wilton Strickland wrote: Peter, re, floor vent flap link not in manual, isn't that what they're talking about and showing in drawing at bottom of page 4 of job 83-554 in the MB service CD? Pull rt side out slightly and unclip joint for leg room flap (arrow). Or is there another one in there somewhere to bite me? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
It's at bottom of page 4 in my copy of 83-554. It says disconnect at the joint on the right and has a drawing of the vulnerable universal-type joint (thin short sections of plastic turned 90 degrees to each other) - easy to break at bending points. 'Just looked inside vent on left side and saw simple pivot point at end of rod (connection to flap); 'reached right in and pulled the little plastic split-end rivet out of the joint in one smooth motion - 'dont have to mess with the flimsy one on the right at all. It's apart - 'very easy and simple joint on the left to disconnect/connect! 'Damned manual had me fiddling with joint on right - 'didn't mess with it much, though; 'hope I didn't weaken it! Thanks for making me cautious and to look elsewhere. Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 9:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy Well, now this is fun. My copy has two page 4 and no page 5 (I'll try with Acrobat in a minute in case Preview is screwy instead) and I don't have the diagram. What you want to do is disconnect the left side, were the servo is, from the right side which is only a pivot. The link has a flexible bit in it that is a weak spot, and will break if over-flexed or pulled. I think you are correct -- if it's a pin that holds the rod going across the bottom of the box to the passenger side flap, that's it. Very annoying, the one bit I need isn't here. And I did that box about four years ago and have no solid recollection of anything but breaking the stupid link and having to do a barnyard repair. I believe they tell you to pull it after loosening the side boxes, do it first, and re-connect after you have the side boxes in place going back in. Peter On Jun 10, 2008, at 9:10 AM, Wilton Strickland wrote: Peter, re, floor vent flap link not in manual, isn't that what they're talking about and showing in drawing at bottom of page 4 of job 83-554 in the MB service CD? Pull rt side out slightly and unclip joint for leg room flap (arrow). Or is there another one in there somewhere to bite me? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
Reach into the driver's side (I think, may be on the passenger side) and pull the little plastic pin that connects the link between the floor vent flaps BEFORE you do anything else. If you don't, you will break the plastic hinge in the link, and it's not available separately. This is a big PITA, and it's not in the manual! You do need sealant on the firewall, or it will leak air. Going back in, watch for the motion necessary to get the evaporator pipes through and the seal located correctly, it's tricky. When installing the new evaporator, make SURE the screen is properly installed. You may need to bend the fins on the bottom and top to get the dimples in the screen to go in as it was orginally installed. If the screen isn't on right, the box will NOT fit together correctly, and it will drive you nuts. Mine was glued with silicon from a bad reassembly job, and this is not necessary. Keep the clips that hold the parts of the box together in a safe place -- they don't work after you step on them. Peter On Jun 9, 2008, at 7:16 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote: Evap box is in the house! 'Told you I wasn't rushing. 'Been working on it very leisurely - coupla hrs early morning, coupla hrs late afternoon, etc. - didn't touch it yesterday. 'Could have been pleasurable were it not for the heat and humidity. Temp has been around 100F and more since I started it. 'Had a fan on me last coupla days. Guess who didn't wanta bring it in the house? I reminded her that it wasn't nearly as bad as the two snowmobiles with disassembled engines we saw in a colonel's living room across the street from us at Kincheloe AFB, MI, (the UP) in 1974. At least evap box is not in the living room, and I doubt I'll wash any parts in the dishwasher. Evap came out much easier than I was expecting. I had read reports of others having to pry theirs loose because of sealant around it at fiurewall. After everything was ready, including master switch/steering lock assembly and associated wires, etc., were out of the way on top of steering column mounting braces, the box came right out - no prying. 'Couldn't disconnect the plug on left side of box 'til I had pulled the box out a little way for better access to it. The clips on the plug assembly would NOT release in the normal manner by squeezing; 'finally got to it with both hands and pried hooks loose with small screwdriver one side at a time. 'Also had to pause extraction to go around to driver side of engine by brake booster and push blower motor cable and grommet through firewall. The unit is not nearly as heavy as I was afraid it may be. Wife even brought it up the steps into the kitchen for me after she realized it was coming in, anyway. Other than the steps, I can move it around on my walker. BTW, 'didn't drain radiator; disconnected heater core hoses just forward of firewall; lost maybe half a cup of coolant. 'Sealed open ends of core pipes before moving evap box. 'Had to remove battery to get to hose clamp behind inner, rear corner of battery. 'Didn't remove steering wheel, either; 'just ran it full out and put front wheels straight ahead to have flat part of steering wheel spoke on top to allow inst. cluster clearance. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
Evaporator tempurature sensor? It unplugs from the main loom remove from the sensor, which fits into the box itself. The plug fits into a clip on the side of the box, you have to unclip to remove. The sensor is in a plastic holder that snaps into the side of the heater box. It will have to come out to remove the evaporator. Don't forget the heater core temp sensor (beside the floor flap servo) and the outside temp sensor (behind glove box). Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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At least you are regularly reminded why the AC is important. Can't imagine that sort of job. We are all rooting for you, and I am especially glad it is you and not me. BillR Temp's going to 102F here today!! Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
On Sat, 7 Jun 2008 09:26:41 -0400 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 'Need to remove ign/master lock to get evaporator box out. Locking bolt (one that holds the lock assembly in place, not the steering lock) is VERY LOOSE; key is in posit 1; release pin will not depress to allow withdrawal of the assembly. Tips? I replaced the lock assembly on our W123 and don't recall having much trouble. How about pushing on the locking pin and turning the key back and forth until the pin goes in? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Why don't you turn the A/C on? Hendrik Wilton Strickland wrote: 'Pulled dash out and laid it diagonally on back seat this morning. 'Beginning to look serious, now! I was AFRAID I was going to mess around with all my thinkin' and planning 'til it got hot. Shonuff, it is really hot!! I do a llittle on the evapectomy in early morning and some more in late afternoon - the afternoons are REALLY tough! 'Just glad I don't hafta hurry. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Nice going Wilton. What do you mean by its starting to look serious now? I would have thought that getting to the point that the dash is in the back seat would be over the hill on tear down. But I have never even been close to this type job. On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 1:35 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 'Pulled dash out and laid it diagonally on back seat this morning. 'Beginning to look serious, now! I was AFRAID I was going to mess around with all my thinkin' and planning 'til it got hot. Shonuff, it is really hot!! I do a llittle on the evapectomy in early morning and some more in late afternoon - the afternoons are REALLY tough! 'Just glad I don't hafta hurry. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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All I can say is WOW ! On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 8:22 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shocking photos of operation in progress are attached. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
You have a 6 long putty knife? Hehe. They can be pretty stiff. Is the steering wheel all the way out? Gives you some more room if it is. I gave up and used a screwdriver to pry one out, but that was in the wrecked car, not willing to get into the driver's seat (I was reaching in the window -- side of the door was UNDER the corner of the cluster) and I wasn't worried about the dash panel any more. If you can get it part way out and it will stay there, use the putty knife to pry downward slightly at the top while pulling on one side, then the other. It wont' come all the way out, but you will be able to get one side out far enough to reach in and unscrew the speedo cable and unplug stuff. Oh, straight out means parallel to the ground, not parallel to the steering column -- if you pull upwards at all, it hangs on the top. BTDT. Peter -Original Message- From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jun 3, 2008 11:35 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy 'Been pulling and jiggling VERY hard on BOTH sides at same time 'bout 1/2 down from upper, side corners with vise grips attached to the pullers - pulling with both arms - one on each side with feet firmly braced; arms pulling, legs pushing. Also, one side at a time occasionally. I'm far from any weight lifter-type strong man, but I've put a helluva lota force on it - parallel with appropriate line of travel. MB CD shows 3 pads on top and 2 on bottom; I'll find whatever's there and their exact locations with probes tomorrow. I'm trying to be careful not to damage dash, of course. BTW, putty knife goes all the way through and out the back in the free areas. Thanks, Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 10:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy They come out without too much trouble IF you pull on both sides at the same time -- back and forth won't work, the cluster sticks. There are four pads, but they are too far back to reach with a putty knife. Hook the cluster just below the corner where the slope starts on each side, and pull STRAIGHT out, not up or down. Should come free enough to let you grab the side and pull harder. Coat hanger wire isn't tough enough, really, you need something larger and stiffer. Bend a right angle a couple mm long, then hammer partially flat so that it's thinner than the wire by a goodly amount. You can then slip it between the dash and cluster without denting the dash cover, turn toward the cluster, and hook firmly. Coat hanger wire will just straighten out at the force required to get the cluster out, they are rather tight. The MB tools pull it right out. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy
Wilton, ? Be sure to unclip the speedometer cable just under the floormat on the firewall.? This will give you slack for about 3 of finger room.? Or is the 87 electronic??? ? On mine, the serrated gasket, that raps?around the perimeter of the cluster, was kind of fused to the dash.? A little wiggling should release the cluster.? Try pushing in at the top of the cluster. ? Jim in Phoenix -Original Message- From: Wilton Strickland lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; To: mercedes lt;mercedes@okiebenz.comgt; Sent: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 7:29 am Subject: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy I have four-and-a-half-inch putty knife; long enough that I can see and feel it come out inside the dash under the inst cluster. Steering wheel is full out. Yes, I understand straight out. 'Can get the cluster only 3/16 out so far.. 'Don't have time to mess with it again 'til this afternoon. Thanks,Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
