Re: [MBZ] FS: 1985 300CD (LONG)

2005-11-22 Thread Woodlandtaylors
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Re: [MBZ] FS: 1985 300CD (LONG)

2005-11-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
where are you located anyways? Smith, Todd wrote: Hello Tony, I have no evidence that the master cylinder has been recently replaced. As several others on this list have mentioned, the PO ran the car into the ground and then dumped it. I had purchased the car to replace my gas car and as

Re: [MBZ] FS: 1985 300CD (LONG)

2005-11-18 Thread Tony Wirtel
Todd: You mention that the brake pedal is hard- combined with everything else, you either have a massive vacuum leak OR a failed vacuum pump that needs rebuilding/replacing. First, you need a vacuum gauge (minimally), some diagrams and some patience to track that down. The power steering pump is

Re: [MBZ] FS: 1985 300CD (LONG)

2005-11-18 Thread Smith, Todd
Hello Tony, I have no evidence that the master cylinder has been recently replaced. As several others on this list have mentioned, the PO ran the car into the ground and then dumped it. I had purchased the car to replace my gas car and as a biodiesel candidate but even though the repairs are

Re: [MBZ] FS: 1985 300CD (LONG)

2005-11-18 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Sounds like what Todd needs is a group of local MBZ afficianodoes to pay him a visit and get him running right. Tim (who spells a goode as Dan Quaile) 1982 300TD Moby On 11/18/05, Smith, Todd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Tony, I have no evidence that the master cylinder has been recently

Re: [MBZ] FS: 1985 300CD (LONG)

2005-11-18 Thread B Dike
Todd, Where are you located? If you are in the Seattle area, you and I could fix every one of these things in an afternoon after a modest parts order to Rusty and a quick stop at the Benz Friendz used parts warehouse. You can fix the odo with Crazy Glue - I did 2 of them myself.

Re: [MBZ] FS: 1985 300CD (LONG)

2005-11-17 Thread Rich Thomas
Sounds like you need to invest a couple hundred $ in some used parts (PS pump and brake caliper, or a rebuild kit) and a vac pump rebuild kit, and a weekend of wrenching, and you would have an OK car. The windows are easy to open up and clean/lube, as are the switches. This is all stuff that

Re: [MBZ] FS: 1985 300CD (LONG)

2005-11-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Smith, Todd wrote: Hello, I am a recent newcomer and lurker on this list and I have enjoyed the expert advice and friendly atmosphere to frequently asked questions. About a month ago, I purchased a 1985 300CD from eBay that I had planned to use as a daily driver and as a suitable

Re: [MBZ] FS: 1985 300CD (LONG)

2005-11-17 Thread Smith, Todd
10:15 To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] FS: 1985 300CD (LONG) Sounds like you need to invest a couple hundred $ in some used parts (PS pump and brake caliper, or a rebuild kit) and a vac pump rebuild kit, and a weekend of wrenching, and you would have an OK car. The windows are easy

Re: [MBZ] FS: 1985 300CD (LONG)

2005-11-17 Thread Smith, Todd
Hello Kaleb, Thank you for your response. I agree that plumbing the vacuum lines would be make a big difference. Are the door lock elements in the door itself or under the hood? Just track down the vacuum leak, probably one of the door lock elements. Cruise Control works but will not hold

Re: [MBZ] FS: 1985 300CD (LONG)

2005-11-17 Thread Rich Thomas
] Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 10:15 To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] FS: 1985 300CD (LONG) Sounds like you need to invest a couple hundred $ in some used parts (PS pump and brake caliper, or a rebuild kit) and a vac pump rebuild kit, and a weekend

Re: [MBZ] FS: 1985 300CD (LONG)

2005-11-17 Thread Luther Gulseth
AM To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] FS: 1985 300CD (LONG) Smith, Todd wrote: Hello, I am a recent newcomer and lurker on this list and I have enjoyed the expert advice and friendly atmosphere to frequently asked questions. About a month ago, I purchased

Re: [MBZ] FS: 1985 300CD (LONG)

2005-11-17 Thread David Brodbeck
Smith, Todd wrote: I have read about adjusting boost on the of the few articles still left on mbz.com page but I heard of people talking about ALDA but I don't know what that is? Look for a little square metal device on the injector pump. It will have a thin hose connected to it, via a

Re: [MBZ] FS: 1985 300CD (LONG)

2005-11-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Smith, Todd wrote: Hello Kaleb, Thank you for your response. I agree that plumbing the vacuum lines would be make a big difference. Are the door lock elements in the door itself or under the hood? The lock elements are in each door. Really need to get the factory manual or CD and

Re: [MBZ] FS: 1985 300CD (LONG)

2005-11-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
? -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Nov 17, 2005 10:21 AM To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] FS: 1985 300CD (LONG) Smith, Todd wrote: Hello, I am a recent newcomer and lurker on this list and I have enjoyed the expert advice