Re: [MBZ] Brake booster woes
I missed this the 1st time around - perhaps its not pertinent - there's an o-ring where the MC mates to the booster. It does *not* always come w/new booster. It fits into a groove near the MC flange. its critical to seal the booster - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 9:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brake booster woes I presume theres a grommet too or is it included? I imagine its a tight fit on the line. I guess it's normally part of the hose, because there's no way to stretch it far enough to go either of the fittings. (So it's put on first.) I, however, often replace missing such grommets with ones I pull out of used oil filters. Spray off the oil, slit 'em open, and wrap it around the line. Turn it so the slit is not in the open on the metal clamp that holds it. Works well. This, of course, is only suitable when the line is not significantly damaged due to the missing grommet. (Otherwise a little Shoe Goo might be appropriate! :-) -- 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.13/500 - Release Date: 10/26/2006
Re: [MBZ] Brake booster woes
I presume theres a grommet too or is it included? I imagine its a tight fit on the line. I guess it's normally part of the hose, because there's no way to stretch it far enough to go either of the fittings. (So it's put on first.) I, however, often replace missing such grommets with ones I pull out of used oil filters. Spray off the oil, slit 'em open, and wrap it around the line. Turn it so the slit is not in the open on the metal clamp that holds it. Works well. This, of course, is only suitable when the line is not significantly damaged due to the missing grommet. (Otherwise a little Shoe Goo might be appropriate! :-) -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Brake booster woes
Brake booster to vac pump line, you may have to call. Comes with the screw fittings on each end, only available as the complete part. Check to make sure the booster itself holds vac before buying a new one. Peter
Re: [MBZ] Brake booster woes
It looks like the grommet is on the hose. I don't see one being sold separately. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 11:21 AM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brake booster woes Yup, Rusty got me a better deal on injector lines than the dealer could a couple weeks ago. I hate to call just to banter around questions like this so I pose them here first. I need injector line clips too, Fred sent me pictures of his having 5 clips, my car had 1 and it was broken... Guess thats why the line broke. So $42.50 gets me the hose, I presume theres a grommet too or is it included? I imagine its a tight fit on the line. -Curt Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 09:09:30 -0600 From: Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brake booster woes To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII On Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:45:25 -0400 "Rusty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It's $42.50 and not on my site. I.e., call him at (800) 741-5252 to order. Craig - Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. ___ 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] Brake booster woes
On Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:45:25 -0400 "Rusty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It's $42.50 and not on my site. I.e., call him at (800) 741-5252 to order. Craig
Re: [MBZ] Brake booster woes
It's $42.50 and not on my site. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 9:50 AM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] Brake booster woes The power brakes on my 190D get a little worse every time its a little colder. Today they took a good mile or two before they were real reliable. I'm going to start troubleshooting and replacing but first; The vacuum hose to the brake booster is a different kind of hose than that which goes to the shutoff valve. Its twice the diameter and plastic. I *think* my other cars have had similar stuff but I'm not sure. One place where it goes through a bracket has abraded some, I imagine there should be a gromet there... I plan to replace it. I can't find anything on Rusty's site other than regular vacuum hose. What should I get? Thanks -Curt - Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. ___ 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
