Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D manual needs engine - $2,800

2023-10-30 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
If anyone is interested, I have an engine, complete, with all accessories and automatic transmission, in a crate. Make offer, you pay shipping FOB Phoenix, AZ.. As removed, with speedo in the crate, 124,000 miles.. On Mon, Oct 30, 2023 at 8:04 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D - 130k miles - $5,500

2022-06-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Could probably talk him down to $4500 due to 1K worth of work needed to make it perfect. On Sun, Jun 19, 2022 at 9:35 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You could probably come close to doubling your money flipping this on BaT > these days > > >

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D manny

2020-12-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
PW! What can go wrong with a manual sunroof? On Sun, Dec 20, 2020 at 11:36 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/independence-1983-mercedes-benz-240d/7250342499.html > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D -rear window wipes (outer)

2020-01-04 Thread Michael Esh via Mercedes
I went ahead and ordered some from the Woolies website. I’ll post about them after they arrive. Thanks for the help Michael E. Esh > On Jan 4, 2020, at 10:49 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not off the top of my head. Last time I got some I got it from my Turkish > buddy on

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D -rear window wipes (outer)

2020-01-04 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Oh no the Toiks! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 4, 2020, at 10:48 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not off the top of my head. Last time I got some I got it from my Turkish > buddy on eBay. I think a set of four was $100 shipped. > > -D > > >> On Jan 3, 2020, at 10:35 PM, Michael

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D -rear window wipes (outer)

2020-01-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Not off the top of my head. Last time I got some I got it from my Turkish buddy on eBay. I think a set of four was $100 shipped. -D > On Jan 3, 2020, at 10:35 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan, do you know of a bulk supplier in the US? > Yes I’m talking about the outer window

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D -rear window wipes (outer)

2020-01-03 Thread Michael Esh via Mercedes
Dan, do you know of a bulk supplier in the US? Yes I’m talking about the outer window scrapers. I found this one but it is in UK. Does this one look like the correct profile? https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/product/1734/window-weatherstrip Thanks, Mike > On Jan 3, 2020, at 7:09 PM, Dan

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D -rear window wipes (outer)

2020-01-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Do NOT buy the cheapo non OEM window scrapers! They don't work. I spring for the OEMs from Tom and they work great - well worth it. Request the club discount. On Fri, Jan 3, 2020 at 8:42 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes & my MB Indy says you can piece it

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D -rear window wipes (outer)

2020-01-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes & my MB Indy says you can piece it together -this after I bought long pieces for my big 123 300 CD doors. Got in England. Not cheap. Ecklers Performance4Benz had some. Some same for R107 & 126. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Jan 3, 2020, 7:09 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Do

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D -rear window wipes (outer)

2020-01-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Do you mean the window scrapers? The rubber seal on the outside of the window that is clipped onto the door along with the molding? If so, you can find it in bulk online from non-MB suppliers, I believe. What you get from MB is a bulk piece you have to cut to size. Been that way for years. -D

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2019-05-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
As we say at work, that would be “Dick move #12”. (Just pick a random number.) -D > On May 10, 2019, at 7:54 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > $1400 if he gets back to you. He’ll take it. > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On May 10, 2019, at 6:25 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2019-05-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
$1400 if he gets back to you. He’ll take it. --FT Sent from iPhone > On May 10, 2019, at 6:25 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Uh, that was my offer. $1600. > > -D > > >> On May 10, 2019, at 6:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >> >> Then you become the SOB who says the offer is

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2019-05-10 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Uh, that was my offer. $1600. -D > On May 10, 2019, at 6:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Then you become the SOB who says the offer is off the table and is now $1600. > > On Fri, May 10, 2019 at 5:17 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > Dad came back

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2019-05-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Then you become the SOB who says the offer is off the table and is now $1600. On Fri, May 10, 2019 at 5:17 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dad came back today and asked if I could raise my offer to $2k. I told him > I was going to have to pass, but to give my best

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2019-05-10 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Dad came back today and asked if I could raise my offer to $2k. I told him I was going to have to pass, but to give my best wishes to the graduate and good luck with the sale. I’m betting I’ll hear back from them in the near future…. -D ___

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2019-05-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Eh, I totally understand. If I can score it for $1600 it’s worth it despite the dings. I’ll either clean it up and flip it or just keep it as a backup car. It’s amazingly clean and should Martha up really, really well. Either that or someone can find me a manual transmission and all the three

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2019-05-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I would like it but I am boring. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, May 9, 2019, 9:33 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What Andrew said. The automatic is a major strike against it but if it > were a cool color like green or orange or something then ok. The

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2019-05-09 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
What Andrew said. The automatic is a major strike against it but if it were a cool color like green or orange or something then ok. The boring beige is the final nail in the undesirable coffin. Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2019, at 5:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2019-05-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
We all want to disembowel that aged, vulerable 240D. On Thu, May 9, 2019 at 6:35 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s not in the driveway yet. > > You guys are like a bunch of jackals circling a fresh kill… > > -D > > > > On May 9, 2019, at 5:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2019-05-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It’s not in the driveway yet. You guys are like a bunch of jackals circling a fresh kill… -D > On May 9, 2019, at 5:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > This car is beneath you, Dan. No scarcity/no pizazz/no retail flipping > potential. And neither Dimitri nor I like the color. > > On

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2019-05-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
This car is beneath you, Dan. No scarcity/no pizazz/no retail flipping potential. And neither Dimitri nor I like the color. On Thu, May 9, 2019 at 4:41 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Just to elaborate, Dad appeared to be totally hands-off on this thing, > even

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2019-05-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Just to elaborate, Dad appeared to be totally hands-off on this thing, even from a driving standpoint. He is a VW guy and seemed to be reluctant to even take a pointed stick to the thing. I’m pretty sure daughter lost all interest in driving a “classic” car after her first drive in the Civic

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2019-05-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Pretty much this. -D > On May 9, 2019, at 3:22 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > yeah a kid like that would see a nice windfall, otherwise it sits and sits > and who knows, and daddy probably doesn't want to stake her either. I'm > guessing you will be "successful." > > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2019-05-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
yeah a kid like that would see a nice windfall, otherwise it sits and sits and who knows, and daddy probably doesn't want to stake her either.  I'm guessing you will be "successful." --FT On 5/9/19 3:09 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Including the Martha premium, of course. Owner is a

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2019-05-09 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Including the Martha premium, of course. Owner is a college girl who graduates this weekend, her dad is the one handling the sale. I played up the “It’s worth $$2500-$3000 completely sorted and cleaned up, if she wants to devote the time and resources to do it she’s far more likely to get

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2019-05-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Assuming you get it I call right of first refusal when you are done with it. Dan--- via Mercedes wrote on 5/9/19 1:51 PM: The one I looked at on Monday - made the owner an offer of $1600. They’re supposed to get back to me later today.

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2019-05-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Good luck. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, May 9, 2019, 2:51 PM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > The one I looked at on Monday - made the owner an offer of $1600. They’re > supposed to get back to me later today. > > >

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Lower Ball Joint

2019-03-10 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Last time I did my 126 ball joints I bought TRW ball joints from Hursty (post Rusty). I can't say if they were good quality. I also bought one of those "pipe style" tools on eBay to press the new BJ into the knuckle. The pipe tool costs about $100 (vs $300+ for the MBZ special tool) and

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Lower Ball Joint

2019-03-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
tristar, febi/bilstein I've used Moog.  probably others I've forgotten. Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote on 3/9/19 12:40 PM: Any thoughts on a recommended brand for lower ball joints on my 240D? There is a large amount of play and nasty noises coming from both of them. Has anyone replaced

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Lower Ball Joint

2019-03-09 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Coming out is no problem, but we had to modify a ball joint press to get them in. A big vise and a large (6 or 8 lb) hammer will drive them out just fine. Going back in, you will need a press that fits inside the knuckle, and most of them are too large. We ground down a cheap one, then had to

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Lower Ball Joint

2019-03-09 Thread Mike Esh via Mercedes
Thanks Floyd! I got the drivers side apart and used a little heat from a MAPS torch and several swings of the hammer and it is out. I will order the Lemorder ball joints today. While going through my parts drawer I came across a new engine mount which prompted me to look at the ones in the

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Lower Ball Joint

2019-03-09 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Get genuine MB joints. They’re not very expensive and the best quality On Sat, Mar 9, 2019 at 1:41 PM Michael Esh via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Any thoughts on a recommended brand for lower ball joints on my 240D? > There is a large amount of play and nasty noises coming from

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Lower Ball Joint

2019-03-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Find a Benz garage with the proper press and pay them the $20 to do it.  You'll be happy you did.  Lemforder BJs, cheaper types can break the collar even with the proper press, and they might even damage the press. --FT On 3/9/19 1:40 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote: Any thoughts on a

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2018-12-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, which means the cruise control won't work if there is no signal from that sensor, -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 7, 2018 5:04:20 AM EST, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >There is a Hall effect sensor on the back of the speedo housing that >generates the signal

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2018-12-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
There is a Hall effect sensor on the back of the speedo housing that generates the signal for the cruise control, I believe. -D > On Dec 7, 2018, at 4:31 AM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > >> Michael wrote: > >> 3. The speedometer is not registering anything. It’s hooked up >> at the

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2018-12-07 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Michael wrote: > 3. The speedometer is not registering anything. It’s hooked up > at the transmission but I haven’t checked the dash yet. I have a nail I hammered square that fits the speedometer drive. With the nail chucked in a drill spinning "reverse" the speedometer should show forward

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2018-12-06 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 6 Dec 2018 20:27:02 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Not sure if 83 has vacuum or Lektronik CC.   If vacuum, it won't work > without the speedo.  I know my 81 is vacuum, and SDLs and 124 are > Lektronik.   Somewhere inbetween they switched over, but since 123 was > near EOPL,

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2018-12-06 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Somewhere in between [81 and 83] they switched over, but since 123 was near > EOPL, they may have just kept the vacuum for all the 123s... They did not. The Chicken Wagon, 1983 300D, has a servomotor cruise control. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2018-12-06 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
For your trans: http://mercedestransmission.com/AutomaticTransmissionInformation.html Read the Diesel link and the 722.3 link.   It that does not lead you to the fix, then call and ask sun valley. I can tell you that with no vacuum the shifts are near redline and very harsh.  Too much vacuum

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2018-12-06 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Not sure if 83 has vacuum or Lektronik CC.   If vacuum, it won't work without the speedo.  I know my 81 is vacuum, and SDLs and 124 are Lektronik.   Somewhere inbetween they switched over, but since 123 was near EOPL, they may have just kept the vacuum for all the 123s, and especially the

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2018-12-06 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 6 Dec 2018 15:46:04 -0800 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > U probably need a cruise amplifier or rebuild, but fix the speedometer > first. Im not sure if the amp takes the signal from the cluster or from > the drivetrain sensor directly on that car. The pickup comes off the back of

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2018-12-06 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Pretty sure the cruise taps the speedo on that car. Our '76 SL had an inline (cable) sender, but I think that disappeared shortly after then. Fix speedo, then worry about cruise. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2018-12-06 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
U probably need a cruise amplifier or rebuild, but fix the speedometer first. Im not sure if the amp takes the signal from the cluster or from the drivetrain sensor directly on that car. On Thu, Dec 6, 2018, 3:21 PM Michael Esh via Mercedes 1. Brakes are now all in good repair and stopping me

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So you're one third as wealthy as Warren Buffet? On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 1:25 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The eagle has flown. > > Mike Esh via Mercedes wrote on 12/3/18 8:43 PM: > > Michael Esh > > 220 Robinwood Drive > > Whitehall, MI 49461 > > > > Functional

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-04 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
The eagle has flown. Mike Esh via Mercedes wrote on 12/3/18 8:43 PM: Michael Esh 220 Robinwood Drive Whitehall, MI 49461 Functional is good, pretty is good. Send the nice one…what the heck. Thanks. On Dec 3, 2018, at 9:36 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: I don't think so. Please

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-04 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
You’ve heard the term “one percenters”? Do the math. -D > On Dec 4, 2018, at 11:48 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Not sure what that means. 3% of what? Is that your tax bracket? > >> On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 9:57 AM Dan--- via Mercedes >> wrote: >> One very good job. A 3%er job. >> >>

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not sure what that means. 3% of what? Is that your tax bracket? On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 9:57 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > One very good job. A 3%er job. > > -D > > > On Dec 4, 2018, at 9:48 AM, Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: > > > > And how many jobs? > > > >> On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 5:02 AM

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-04 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
One very good job. A 3%er job. -D > On Dec 4, 2018, at 9:48 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > And how many jobs? > >> On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 5:02 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> At the time I averaged 3-4. >> >> -D >> >> >> > On Dec 4, 2018, at 12:15 AM, Craig via Mercedes >> >

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
And how many jobs? On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 5:02 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > At the time I averaged 3-4. > > -D > > > > On Dec 4, 2018, at 12:15 AM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > On Mon, 3 Dec 2018 15:37:59 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > >>

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
At the time I averaged 3-4. -D > On Dec 4, 2018, at 12:15 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mon, 3 Dec 2018 15:37:59 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > >> OK, here you go: >> >> In October of 1996, I walked into the Parts Department at Precision >> Motorcars, now MB of Tampa. I

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 3 Dec 2018 15:37:59 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > OK, here you go: > > In October of 1996, I walked into the Parts Department at Precision > Motorcars, now MB of Tampa. I made sure I was speaking with a wholesale > parts guy, to which I said: > > “I buy between $2,000 and

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Okie Dokie! Mike Esh via Mercedes wrote on 12/3/18 8:43 PM: Michael Esh 220 Robinwood Drive Whitehall, MI 49461 Functional is good, pretty is good. Send the nice one…what the heck. Thanks. On Dec 3, 2018, at 9:36 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: I don't think so. Please send it.

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-03 Thread Mike Esh via Mercedes
Michael Esh 220 Robinwood Drive Whitehall, MI 49461 Functional is good, pretty is good. Send the nice one…what the heck. Thanks. > On Dec 3, 2018, at 9:36 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don't think so. Please send it. When you get it you can take a look and > send what

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I don't think so.  Please send it.   When you get it you can take a look and send what you think its worth.   I think I have some that look "used" and one that looks new.  got a preference?   Just functional or pretty and functional?  Ive got a lot of 124 stuff, but not much 123 stuff.  I have

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-03 Thread Mike Esh via Mercedes
Sold! Let me cost and shipping and please send it along. Do you still have my address? > On Dec 3, 2018, at 2:47 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm pretty sure I have a gas cap. Don't think I can help with any other items > > > Mike Esh via Mercedes wrote on 12/3/18 11:38

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Thanks Greg!  There are lots of good MB part in thingverse.  4 pages of em, including the CC cable adjuster, it sez for 116, but I'm sure it fits many other models of that era. Now I need to look for or design the Little plastic bippy that goes in the throttle linkage on the 240Ds.  I have

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-03 Thread Mike Esh via Mercedes
cedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don via > Mercedes > Sent: Monday, December 03, 2018 2:22 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: OK Don > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts - > > Visor clips sound like a perfect use for a 3D printer. > >> >>

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-03 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1480687 Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don via Mercedes Sent: Monday, December 03, 2018 2:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: OK Don Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts - Visor clips

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-03 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Visor clips sound like a perfect use for a 3D printer. On Mon, Dec 3, 2018 at 1:46 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Try Ecklers performance4benz. I don't recall that their visor clips were > that spendy. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Dec 3, 2018 12:38

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
OK, here you go: In October of 1996, I walked into the Parts Department at Precision Motorcars, now MB of Tampa. I made sure I was speaking with a wholesale parts guy, to which I said: “I buy between $2,000 and $5,000 worth of parts annually. I would like to spend that money here rather than

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-03 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Dan P says: >Check your parts prices with MB of Naperville IL. IIRC, you have a special relationship with your local dealership parts department. If you don't mind me asking, what did you do to develop that relationship? I have probably asked before, but now seems like a good time to ask

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I'm pretty sure I have a gas cap.  Don't think I can help with any other items Mike Esh via Mercedes wrote on 12/3/18 11:38 AM: Does anyone want to sell any of the following. I am placing an order later today for my newly acquired 1983 240D Autohaus AZ wants almost $30.00 for a visor

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Try Ecklers performance4benz. I don't recall that their visor clips were that spendy. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 3, 2018 12:38 PM, "Mike Esh via Mercedes" wrote: Does anyone want to sell any of the following. I am placing an order later today for my newly acquired 1983 240D

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Meyle used to be pretty good stuff. Now it's just another name you find on generic parts. Up to you to determine whether Mann is worth $7 more than generic. Seems like somebody said Mann only on one of the transmission filters, but I don't remember if that was W123 or W124. Rock Auto has

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Promo code for free shipping is: 500EPROMO -D > On Dec 3, 2018, at 12:47 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Check your parts prices with MB of Naperville (IL). Definitely buy the > center bearing from Mercedes - it comes in a kit form with a new boot and the > retention rings. You

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Parts -

2018-12-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Check your parts prices with MB of Naperville (IL). Definitely buy the center bearing from Mercedes - it comes in a kit form with a new boot and the retention rings. You won’t get these from an aftermarket supplier, and the price will be almost the same. https://www.mboemparts.com There’s a

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Bosch relay kit

2007-04-22 Thread LT Don
Steve: I did the upgrade two years ago. Install new glow plugs, throw away the toaster wires (actually, I sold mine on eBay), wire per directions, disregard anything involving putting in a new relay, and look forward to winter. Two years later, I'm still going strong with the 240D stock relay.

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Bosch relay kit

2007-04-21 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:11:34 -0400 Steve Bailey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone replaced the stock relay and glow plugs with the aftermarket Bosch set-up? I purchased a kit from Rusty but the instructions are describing a series installation where my car has a parallel setup. I want to

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Bosch relay kit

2007-04-21 Thread Jim Cathey
Has anyone replaced the stock relay and glow plugs with the aftermarket Bosch set-up? I purchased a kit from Rusty but the instructions are describing a series installation where my car has a parallel setup. I want to know if this is an issue or just proceed according to the kit instructions?

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Cloth Seats

2006-11-26 Thread Marshall Booth
MICHAEL ESH wrote: Does any one have a source for light blue cloth seats for 1983 240D? My new acquisition has been baking in the sun and needs some work. The driver seat is worn out, the rear deck and back of the back seat are crumbling. I would entertain purchasing good used if anyone has

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Cloth Seats

2006-11-26 Thread Joe Knight
Something like this question could provide a good test of the functionality of the online EPC. If you sign up for a month's subscription to the worldwide version you should be able to enter your VIN, go into parts lookup and let it tell you precisely the part number and color code for your seat

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Front Torsion Bar - repair or replace? Replaced

2006-10-17 Thread MICHAEL ESH
I checked with Rusty before I ordered the used one, he quoted $260.00 for a new one. Mike Esh What could you have done, Rusty? (for an '83 240 front t6orsion bar) Bob Rentfro ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Front Torsion Bar - repair or replace? Replaced

2006-10-16 Thread MICHAEL ESH
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Front Torsion Bar - repair or replace? rumor has it that MICHAEL wrote: New member of the family - 1983 240D $350.00 for car and $650 for brake parts, battery, towing tires. The drivers side front torsion bar where it hooks to the control arm is rusted away. 1

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Front Torsion Bar - repair or replace? Replaced

2006-10-16 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 15 Oct 2006 19:13:18 -0400 MICHAEL ESH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I ordered a very good used torsion bar with all nuts and bolts and new rubber from Chuck at All Benz. He was very helpful. $130.00 shipped to my door. New bar is $260.00. Where is Chuck at All Benz? How does one

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Front Torsion Bar - repair or replace? Replaced

2006-10-16 Thread MICHAEL ESH
- Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 7:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Front Torsion Bar - repair or replace? Replaced On Sun, 15 Oct 2006 19:13:18 -0400 MICHAEL ESH [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Front Torsion Bar - repair or replace? Replaced

2006-10-16 Thread Bob Rentfro
MICHAEL typed: I ordered a very good used torsion bar with all nuts and bolts and new rubber from Chuck at All Benz. He was very helpful. $130.00 shipped to my door. New bar is $260.00. What could you have done, Rusty? (for an '83 240 front t6orsion bar) Bob Rentfro

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Front Torsion Bar - repair or replace? Replaced

2006-10-16 Thread Rick Knoble
I ordered a very good used torsion bar with all nuts and bolts and new rubber from Chuck at All Benz. He was very helpful. $130.00 shipped to my door. New bar is $260.00. What could you have done, Rusty? (for an '83 240 front t6orsion bar) Bob Rentfro I bought one a couple years back from

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D manual transmission

2006-10-12 Thread MICHAEL ESH
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D manual transmission Assuming the clutch and adjustment are working ok, and the shift linkage is in proper adjustment, then pull the trans, clean it up and replace the synchro rings as necessary. it becomes pretty obvious when you pull the cover off. I have only seen 1

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D manual transmission

2006-10-11 Thread Loren Faeth
Assuming the clutch and adjustment are working ok, and the shift linkage is in proper adjustment, then pull the trans, clean it up and replace the synchro rings as necessary. it becomes pretty obvious when you pull the cover off. I have only seen 1 bad manual trans in 30+ years of MBs. That

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Front Torsion Bar - repair or replace?

2006-10-05 Thread Fmiser
rumor has it that MICHAEL wrote: New member of the family - 1983 240D $350.00 for car and $650 for brake parts, battery, towing tires. The drivers side front torsion bar where it hooks to the control arm is rusted away. 1. Is this a difficult fix on the 240D? It looks like I just

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Front Torsion Bar - repair or replace?

2006-10-05 Thread MICHAEL ESH
:19 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Front Torsion Bar - repair or replace? rumor has it that MICHAEL wrote: New member of the family - 1983 240D $350.00 for car and $650 for brake parts, battery, towing tires. The drivers side front torsion bar where it hooks to the control arm is rusted away

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D in Columbus OH

2006-08-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Sunil Hari wrote: How much would a new/rebuilt rear end cost? Or might the problem be something else entirely? Nobody buys new or rebuilt diffs for a 240D, the cars don't make enough power to put any stress on them, so used ones abound. If both back wheels are locked, it's either brakes or

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D update

2006-05-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
You are passing on it? That manny tranny alone will bring 500 kevin kraly wrote: Well, I took a look at the 1983 240D parts car today. To put it simply, it was TRASHED! The seats were torn as was the shift boot, the console was trashed, and the like new tires had about 12000 miles on them

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D update

2006-05-19 Thread kevin kraly
That manny tranny alone will bring 500 I'll ship it to you for $500. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D w/stick and today the brake pedal pressure got really stiff

2006-01-20 Thread Loren Faeth
Yes The easiest way to determine which is to unscrew the line going to the brake booster and start the engine and see if you have vacuum. Alternately, you can separate the tube at the first junction and plug in a vacuum gauge. If you have vacuum, than the booster or something else in the

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D w/stick and today the brake pedal pressure got really stiff

2006-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
probably a vacuum leak. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a 1983 240 D w/stick and today the brake pedal pressure got really stiff. Is that the power brake booster gone bad or is it a vacuum problem? Steve ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see