Re: [MBZ] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K.
But you will get dirtier trying to change the oil filter than you will changing the oil bath air cleaner unless you are awfully ham fisted. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:04 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K. yes, it has an oil bath filter. Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/1602599145.html '76 240D... are these the ones with the icky oil bath air filter (as in every time you change it you take a bath in oil)? I wonder how rusty it is, and whether the blower fan works? What else should I look for if I go and take a look at it? Alex ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.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] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K.
On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 9:29 AM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: But you will get dirtier trying to change the oil filter than you will changing the oil bath air cleaner unless you are awfully ham fisted. Aha, that's what I was thinking of. I knew there was some kind of oil-to-mechanic delivery system installed on W115 240Ds at the factory. Alex ___ 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] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K.
I have learned how (at least I hope so) to do my old 300D. I put it up on ramps so that I can get under far enough to see that I have the canister lined up properly. It is easy enough to get the bolt off center and then it will sort of tighten into the groove rather than the threaded part it is intended to be in. Then it will leak and you will bend the canister lip so that it needs to be straightened. I learned this the hard way obviously. I do wish I had the slightly more modern version so I could just do it all from up top. I like the car but that alone might make me swap if the right one came along. That plus the turbo would be nice too. I really want an early 80's SD but I don't really want a worn out one and they are obviously becoming more difficult to find. Randy in Winnipeg where the sun is shining and the snow is melting even though it is still a long way to spring -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 11:36 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K. On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 9:29 AM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: But you will get dirtier trying to change the oil filter than you will changing the oil bath air cleaner unless you are awfully ham fisted. Aha, that's what I was thinking of. I knew there was some kind of oil-to-mechanic delivery system installed on W115 240Ds at the factory. Alex ___ 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] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K.
Does anyone know if the 123 body 300D ever had or can be equipped with an oil bath air filter? If so where could I find one? Manfred Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:04:18 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K. yes, it has an oil bath filter. Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/1602599145.html '76 240D... are these the ones with the icky oil bath air filter (as in every time you change it you take a bath in oil)? I wonder how rusty it is, and whether the blower fan works? What else should I look for if I go and take a look at it? Alex ___ 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] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K.
I doubt it came with one and why would you want one? But, having said that, anything can be done if one wants to bad enough. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of MG Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 2:18 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K. Does anyone know if the 123 body 300D ever had or can be equipped with an oil bath air filter? If so where could I find one? Manfred Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:04:18 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K. yes, it has an oil bath filter. Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/1602599145.html '76 240D... are these the ones with the icky oil bath air filter (as in every time you change it you take a bath in oil)? I wonder how rusty it is, and whether the blower fan works? What else should I look for if I go and take a look at it? Alex ___ 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] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K.
Because I used to have them on my old VWs and I loved the way they cleaned the air. Never had a dirty intake. Also doesn't cost anything to replace the filter. Drain the old oil every 3000 miles put 1 quart of it into the cleaned out air filter pan and add new oil to the engine. At 6000 miles you do the same and adjust the valves. No cost for air filters. Of course I do wish they had had an oil filter. Though I did change that a couple of years after I got the first one by adding a full flow filter into the circuit. Still did the 3000 oil change though. Manfred Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:23:56 -0600 From: R A Bennell b...@mts.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K. I doubt it came with one and why would you want one? But, having said that, anything can be done if one wants to bad enough. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of MG Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 2:18 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K. Does anyone know if the 123 body 300D ever had or can be equipped with an oil bath air filter? If so where could I find one? ___ 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] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K.
Aha, that's what I was thinking of. I knew there was some kind of oil-to-mechanic delivery system installed on W115 240Ds at the factory. Dual redundancy oil delivery: oil _and_ air filters! The Frankenheap has an oil-bath filter. As does the Hercules on the big genny. -- Jim ___ 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] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K.
40 mpg, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:55 PM Subject: [MBZ] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K. http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/1602599145.html '76 240D... are these the ones with the icky oil bath air filter (as in every time you change it you take a bath in oil)? I wonder how rusty it is, and whether the blower fan works? What else should I look for if I go and take a look at it? Alex ___ 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] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K.
That thing never had AC. It is sort of Gumptastic though. Little better condition than Gump was when I got her. Low miles are nice. Wonder how well the engine has been kept. clay On Feb 16, 2010, at 9:59 AM, WILTON wrote: 40 mpg, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:55 PM Subject: [MBZ] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K. http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/1602599145.html '76 240D... are these the ones with the icky oil bath air filter (as in every time you change it you take a bath in oil)? I wonder how rusty it is, and whether the blower fan works? What else should I look for if I go and take a look at it? Alex ___ 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] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K.
You've got a good one there since it gets 40MPG. Seriously, it sounds like a nice project. Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ 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] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K.
yes, it has an oil bath filter. Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/1602599145.html '76 240D... are these the ones with the icky oil bath air filter (as in every time you change it you take a bath in oil)? I wonder how rusty it is, and whether the blower fan works? What else should I look for if I go and take a look at it? Alex ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.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
