Re: [MBZ] 85 300SD
It's hard to explain without showing you but here goes. The star base is held in by a spring in the base. You compress the two sides turn the spring until it's retained by the holder then lift out the base. Install the replacement by dropping the star in place rotating the soring until the two arms pop out. You'll need a pair of slip joint pliers. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Hemsley Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 5:39 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 85 300SD Hi Gang, Some punk broke the hod star off my car the other week, but this punk did not even take it - just left it sitting on the hood. I received a new star on Wednesday. How do I take what remains of the old star off and how do I put this new star on? Dave H... ___ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.4.5/1535 - Release Date: 7/4/2008 5:03 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.4.5/1535 - Release Date: 7/4/2008 5:03 PM ___ 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] 85 300SD
Tom, Thanks so very much. After reading your piece I found the replacement to be very easy. Thanks Again, Dave H... 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.4.5/1535 - Release Date: 7/4/2008 5:03 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.4.5/1535 - Release Date: 7/4/2008 5:03 PM ___ 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] 85 300SD
I've replaced my share.. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Hemsley Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 10:50 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 85 300SD Tom, Thanks so very much. After reading your piece I found the replacement to be very easy. Thanks Again, Dave H... 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.4.5/1535 - Release Date: 7/4/2008 5:03 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.4.5/1535 - Release Date: 7/4/2008 5:03 PM ___ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.4.5/1535 - Release Date: 7/4/2008 5:03 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.4.5/1535 - Release Date: 7/4/2008 5:03 PM ___ 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] 85 300SD
Dave, all I have is sympathy for you, but I am deleting this quickly just in case my '81, which seems to almost be as it should be, gets any more ideas. I've had all the strange and scary noises I ever want. Yours sounds like it could be a lot worse than bad motor mounts, unfortunately. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Hemsley Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 8:55 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 85 300SD Hi All, I have an 85 300SD with approximately 290,00 on the chassis and 50,000 on the drive train. Almost at home, this afternoon, after completing a 45 mile each way high way trip I heard a terrible noise. Sounded as though it was coming from behind the dash while in the vehicle and resmbled the sound of a broken water pressure line but more intense. However, with only a minimal loss of power, at first, the a return to normal power all gauges showed good. no change in water temp., oil prressure cruise or climate control activity. Pulling in my dirveway, maybe 1 or 1 and 1/2 miles since the onset, I immediately shu the vehicle down. The engine stopped but the noise did not! Upon leaving the vehicle I could really hear the noise and it was extermely LOUD. I opened the hood and decided the noise was comig from the area of the air filter/turbo area. Both were shaking and I could feel a slight vibration. Occassionally a whif of smoke would come from the area near the transmission dip stick and I would see aspark from the area where the transmission and the engine unite. I panicked and began pulling any relay and fuse I could lay my hands on, in the area near the brake reservoir. Still the noise, shaking and smoke continued. Finally on the passenger side/front of the engine compartment - mounted on the wheel well - I pulled a small four connector relay apart form the wiring and the noise, vibration, smoking and sparking stopped. When the relay was re-connected none of the symptoms were again seen. When trying to start the vehicle in any gear except park or neutral no atempt to start the egine is witnessed, just as it should be. However, when in either park or neutral I hear the familiar tonation of a burned out starter turning while no attempt to star the engine is found. Other than a dead battery, after sitting for several months, about two months ago this vehcile has never given me any challenges starting/shutting down. Any clues folks and how could I test to see if any or your theories are correct? Dave H... ___ 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] 85 300SD
Bill, Probably a very good idea. :) Dave H... From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 15:54:12 -0400 Subject: Re: [MBZ] 85 300SD Dave, all I have is sympathy for you, but I am deleting this quickly just in case my '81, which seems to almost be as it should be, gets any more ideas. I've had all the strange and scary noises I ever want. Yours sounds like it could be a lot worse than bad motor mounts, unfortunately. 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 ___ 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] 85 300SD
Sounds like a runaway starter, shorted on and the Bendix trying to engage the ring gear. Can you determine what the connector that stopped it goes to? Harry On Sat, May 31, 2008 at 7:54 PM, David Hemsley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I have an 85 300SD with approximately 290,00 on the chassis and 50,000 on the drive train. Almost at home, this afternoon, after completing a 45 mile each way high way trip I heard a terrible noise. Sounded as though it was coming from behind the dash while in the vehicle and resmbled the sound of a broken water pressure line but more intense. However, with only a minimal loss of power, at first, the a return to normal power all gauges showed good. no change in water temp., oil prressure cruise or climate control activity. Pulling in my dirveway, maybe 1 or 1 and 1/2 miles since the onset, I immediately shu the vehicle down. The engine stopped but the noise did not! Upon leaving the vehicle I could really hear the noise and it was extermely LOUD. I opened the hood and decided the noise was comig from the area of the air filter/turbo area. Both were shaking and I could feel a slight vibration. Occassionally a whif of smoke would come from the area near the transmission dip stick and I would see aspark from the area where the transmission and the engine unite. I panicked and began pulling any relay and fuse I could lay my hands on, in the area near the brake reservoir. Still the noise, shaking and smoke continued. Finally on the passenger side/front of the engine compartment - mounted on the wheel well - I pulled a small four connector relay apart form the wiring and the noise, vibration, smoking and sparking stopped. When the relay was re-connected none of the symptoms were again seen. When trying to start the vehicle in any gear except park or neutral no atempt to start the egine is witnessed, just as it should be. However, when in either park or neutral I hear the familiar tonation of a burned out starter turning while no attempt to star the engine is found. Other than a dead battery, after sitting for several months, about two months ago this vehcile has never given me any challenges starting/shutting down. Any clues folks and how could I test to see if any or your theories are correct? Dave H... ___ 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] 85 300SD
I hear the familiar tonation of a burned out starter turning while no attempt to start the engine is found. Your starter stuck on and destroyed itself. With any luck that's the extent of the damage, though the ring gear needs to be examined. (Through the removed starter's hole.) The chances are good that it alone was at fault, though it is possible that the starter switch is a culprit, or even something as obscure as the glow plug relay, to which the starter line also goes (as an input). First, get out that starter and have a look. Replacing a ring gear is no fun. (Drop the tranny.) -- 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
Re: [MBZ] 85 300SD
Now I find that it will not set/hold cruise speed unless it has been driven for approximately 20 minutes or more. If shut down (time does not matter) when restarting again it takes approximately 20 minutes to set/hold cruise speed. I'm thinking a vac leak. Any other suggestions? I'm thinking amplifier problems. It almost always is. I've fixed more than a dozen merely by resoldering. -- 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
Re: [MBZ] 85 300SD
Jim, I had ruled out the amplifier because when the cruise locks in it is in. HOWEVER, that thought process I beleibve to be at fault. Your right it could well be the board as it heats up it holds the setting. Will check on it thanks. Dave H... -- From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 11:06 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 85 300SD Now I find that it will not set/hold cruise speed unless it has been driven for approximately 20 minutes or more. If shut down (time does not matter) when restarting again it takes approximately 20 minutes to set/hold cruise speed. I'm thinking a vac leak. Any other suggestions? I'm thinking amplifier problems. It almost always is. I've fixed more than a dozen merely by resoldering. -- 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 ___ 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] 85 300SD
An '85 would have enough personality that it could just be angry with you. From occasional random features I think my '81 is ticked off at me once in awhile. Sorry, no helpful advice other than some very marginal leak that closes with 20 min of vibration. Actually, I like my first answer better. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 301k miles -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave H... Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 10:51 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 85 300SD I had my SD parked for quite some time. Now I find that it will not set/hold cruise speed unless it has been driven for approximately 20 minutes or more. If shut down (time does not matter) when restarting again it takes approximately 20 minutes to set/hold cruise speed. I'm thinking a vac leak. Any other suggestions? Dave H... ___ 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] 85 300SD
Ah Spoken like a man with experience. I do honestly swear that these automobiles have both personalities and temperaments :) Dave H... -- From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 8:14 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 85 300SD An '85 would have enough personality that it could just be angry with you. From occasional random features I think my '81 is ticked off at me once in awhile. 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] 85 300SD
No vacuum on an 85, the actuator is electric. Most likely a bad amplifier. 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] 85 300SD
I had ruled out the amplifier because when the cruise locks in it is in. Faulty logic. With intermittent solder joints inside it can work perfectly one moment and be dead the next, often thermally driven, or it can get oddly spastic as its mood determines. Seen it both ways. -- 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
Re: [MBZ] 85 300SD
Axles? Pinion or something in the diff? -R Dave H... wrote: Hi folks, I called Rusty yesterday and got a TERRIFIC price on the Flex discs for this car's drive train. I intended to order them both (Front and Rear) tomorrow, when I get some money in. However an inspection today shows those discs to be good. Any ideas where to look if I am getting a loud clunking noise (like the older Ford truck U Joints sounded) some with acceleration and a lot with deceleration? Rear End? Rear Differential? Rear Differential fluid level? Dave H... ___ 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] 85 300SD
Actually I've been meaning to mention... I had the summer tires put back on my 190D on Friday, had to buy 2 new ones to replace 2 that were worn when I had bad links in the rear end. So they put the two good old ones on the rear first while I went inside to get the 2 replacements. The kid and I talked while he swapped those on $8/hr? Geez When he went to hit it with the torque wrench the car started to roll away because he'd left it on the jacks, probably since I'd distracted him... Got it off the jacks, hit the fronts with the TW and I was off. Had to go out to western MA on Saturday, did about 100 miles. On the way home I started to notice a vibration I didn't like but figured I was just tired. Vibration was back Sunday and got BAD including thunking on deceleration BAD. I got scared until it occured to me the kid hadn't used the TW on the rear wheels. You don't suppose? Yup, the rears weren't even finger tight. Pulled out my lug wrench and tightened, vibration GONE, thunking GONE. Hit 'em with my TW when I got home, its a beam type that only goes to 75 ft/lb. I keep forgetting to go back and get them retorqued, I should have yesterday but it was pouring... Anyway, stupid little thing, but worth checking. -Curt Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:09:36 -0400 From: Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] 85 300SD To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hi folks, I called Rusty yesterday and got a TERRIFIC price on the Flex discs for this car's drive train. I intended to order them both (Front and Rear) tomorrow, when I get some money in. However an inspection today shows those discs to be good. Any ideas where to look if I am getting a loud clunking noise (like the older Ford truck U Joints sounded) some with acceleration and a lot with deceleration? Rear End? Rear Differential? Rear Differential fluid level? Dave H... - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. ___ 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] 85 300SD
tranny mount? CM Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually I've been meaning to mention... I had the summer tires put back on my 190D on Friday, had to buy 2 new ones to replace 2 that were worn when I had bad links in the rear end. So they put the two good old ones on the rear first while I went inside to get the 2 replacements. The kid and I talked while he swapped those on $8/hr? Geez When he went to hit it with the torque wrench the car started to roll away because he'd left it on the jacks, probably since I'd distracted him... Got it off the jacks, hit the fronts with the TW and I was off. Had to go out to western MA on Saturday, did about 100 miles. On the way home I started to notice a vibration I didn't like but figured I was just tired. Vibration was back Sunday and got BAD including thunking on deceleration BAD. I got scared until it occured to me the kid hadn't used the TW on the rear wheels. You don't suppose? Yup, the rears weren't even finger tight. Pulled out my lug wrench and tightened, vibration GONE, thunking GONE. Hit 'em with my TW when I got home, its a beam type that only goes to 75 ft/lb. I keep forgetting to go back and get them retorqued, I should have yesterday but it was pouring... Anyway, stupid little thing, but worth checking. -Curt Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:09:36 -0400 From: Dave H... Subject: [MBZ] 85 300SD To: Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hi folks, I called Rusty yesterday and got a TERRIFIC price on the Flex discs for this car's drive train. I intended to order them both (Front and Rear) tomorrow, when I get some money in. However an inspection today shows those discs to be good. Any ideas where to look if I am getting a loud clunking noise (like the older Ford truck U Joints sounded) some with acceleration and a lot with deceleration? Rear End? Rear Differential? Rear Differential fluid level? Dave H... - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. ___ 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 - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. ___ 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] 85 300SD
Worn out carrier in the diff -- the spider gear shafts wear from inadequate lubrication and the resultant oval hole allow them to move and clank. Easy to check -- see how much free rotation there is at the pinion. Should be minimal, but I'm willing to bet you have quite a bit -- half a turn or so -- accompanied by a clunk as the shafts hit the end of the oval holes. Time for a replacment diff, and this time put synthetic lube in it. 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] 85 300SD
Any ideas where to look if I am getting a loud clunking noise (like the older Ford truck U Joints sounded) some with acceleration and a lot with deceleration? How's the driveline center bearing support? -- 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
Re: [MBZ] 85 300SD Radiator Hose Fan Clutch service.
George Larribeau wrote: So if I have a choice . carbon filtered or reverses osmosis filtered ?? I would probably use carbon filtered. I used to work in the car wash industry and we always observed corrosion problems with the hardware for the RO spotless rinse arches. It seems counter-intuitive, but the explanation I heard is that the RO water is very hungry for ions. In a closed system like a car cooling system I think the problem would be minimized, though, because the water won't stay deionized for long. David Brodbeck '83 300D Turbo
Re: [MBZ] 85 300SD Radiator Hose Fan Clutch service.
On Apr 27, 2006, at 12:11 PM, George Larribeau wrote: What kind of water would one mix with the MB antifreeze? In the past I have been a believer in distilled (demonized if available) but heard otherwise. HH20 (aka holy water). Tap water will suffice if no priests are available. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] 85 300SD Radiator Hose Fan Clutch service.
George Larribeau wrote: Are there any tricks to refilling it with coolant air bubbles and the like? I've always heard that the best way is to fill it through the top radiator hose. The idea is to minimize the amount of air in the head. What kind of water would one mix with the MB antifreeze? In the past I have been a believer in distilled (demonized if available) but heard otherwise. Distilled is best, but unless your tap water is very hard it's probably perfectly adequate. David Brodbeck '83 300D Turbo
Re: [MBZ] 85 300SD Radiator Hose Fan Clutch service.
David Brodbeck wrote: George Larribeau wrote: Are there any tricks to refilling it with coolant air bubbles and the like? I've always heard that the best way is to fill it through the top radiator hose. The idea is to minimize the amount of air in the head. What kind of water would one mix with the MB antifreeze? In the past I have been a believer in distilled (demonized if available) but heard otherwise. Distilled is best, but unless your tap water is very hard it's probably perfectly adequate. Distilled water is NOT best, high quality drinking water - water that's not too hard - is best. That's water that measures below about 120 ppm or 7 grains (measure of particulate). With Mercedes approved anti-freeze changed every couple of years, distilled water IS preferable to the hard water that is available in more half the water taps in the US. If you're going to BUY water, get the drinking water from the supermarket rather than the distilled water. It is MUCH less reactive and although the buffers in the anti-freeze WILL neutralize the reactivity of distilled water, it shortens the life of the anti-freeze. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
Re: [MBZ] 85 300SD Brake Job
At the minimum, pads. At most, brake lines, brake fluid, pads, rotors, calipers, and a master cylinder. On 9/7/05, Mike Piles [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all, I'm getting ready to do a brake job on all four wheels of my Mercedes. What parts can I expect to replace? I haven't been into it before. Thanks Mike Piles ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari 1984 MB 300D Turbo [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] 85 300SD Brake Job
When I did the first rotor replacement on my 1994 S350, I had to remove rolled steel pins from the axle that had no matching hole in the replacement rotor. Three were quite stubborn. I ended up removing the hub, tack welding a short round rod inside the pin, and hammering them out from behind with a 3-pounder. -Dave Walton On 9/7/05, Mike Piles [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all, I'm getting ready to do a brake job on all four wheels of my Mercedes. What parts can I expect to replace? I haven't been into it before. Thanks Mike Piles ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 85 300SD Brake Job
II was looking for what parts that normally need replacement, especially micellaneous pins, shims, clips ect. I don't know when it was last done or when the rotors were replaced, so I'm expecting pads, rotors, brake lines. Thanks Mike Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At the minimum, pads. At most, brake lines, brake fluid, pads, rotors, calipers, and a master cylinder. On 9/7/05, Mike Piles [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hello all, I'm getting ready to do a brake job on all four wheels of my Mercedes. What parts can I expect to replace? I haven't been into it before. Thanks Mike Piles ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari 1984 MB 300D Turbo [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
