Re: [MBZ] No issues with engine or transmission. now I can’t get the car to change gears. 2008 Mercedes R320 Diesel - $2,000 (Greensboro)

ISM or conductor plate.  I'm getting to be kind of an expert on these things now, and my buddy Todd can do the programming so scoring used ones from the junkyard and flashing them can get it fixed relatively cheaply.  For $1200 it might be worth a gamble --FT On 10/31/23 11:36 AM, dan

Re: [MBZ] No issues with engine or transmission. now I can’t get the car to change gears. 2008 Mercedes R320 Diesel - $2,000 (Greensboro)

If it’s got EIS issues, you’re better off running away as if your hair was on fire. -D > On Oct 31, 2023, at 7:35 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Might be worth a gamble depending on the mileage. > > On Mon, Oct 30, 2023, 12:17 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] No issues with engine or transmission. now I can’t get the car to change gears. 2008 Mercedes R320 Diesel - $2,000 (Greensboro)

Might be worth a gamble depending on the mileage. On Mon, Oct 30, 2023, 12:17 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > salvage titles Price is negotiable within reason. Please don’t contact > for any unreasonable offers that borders disrespect. > > >

Re: [MBZ] Various issues but doesn't look too bad: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280c, $15, 000

The cracks in the dash in combination with the nonperiod steering wheel crater the price by a factor of 10. On Wed, Mar 22, 2023 at 10:59 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/139314795500580 > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] Speedometer issues

Thank you for the offer. I’ll start with replacing speedo cable as Fred suggests. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 1, 2022, at 12:04 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >  > I have a spare 120mph speedo gauge if you want to swap it out. > >> On Wed, Nov 30, 2022 at 10:38 PM Dimitri Seretakis via

Re: [MBZ] Speedometer issues

Thank you. I’ll replace the cable! Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 1, 2022, at 12:25 AM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dimitri. > Fwiw Badly worn or broken speedometer cable. > YMMV > >> On Thu, Dec 1, 2022 at 12:05 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Speedometer issues

Dimitri. Fwiw Badly worn or broken speedometer cable. YMMV On Thu, Dec 1, 2022 at 12:05 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have a spare 120mph speedo gauge if you want to swap it out. > > On Wed, Nov 30, 2022 at 10:38 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Speedometer issues

I have a spare 120mph speedo gauge if you want to swap it out. On Wed, Nov 30, 2022 at 10:38 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 85 300D > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Nov 30, 2022, at 9:33 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] Speedometer issues

85 300D Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 30, 2022, at 9:33 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Bad odometer gear? > > What car is this in? > > -D > > On Nov 30, 2022, at 1:50 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > > What’s causing this? > > >

Re: [MBZ] Speedometer issues

Bad odometer gear? What car is this in? -D On Nov 30, 2022, at 1:50 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: What’s causing this? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Nothing *issues me off worse...

> Like a smoked half duck? I've never heard of such a thing. How was it? I assume they started with a whole duck. It was tasty, but the skin was very tough when compared to a chicken. I think I would have preferred chicken, but that was not to be. My family had the brisket, which was

Re: [MBZ] Nothing *issues me off worse...

I can smoke 8 chickens at a time in my smoker, and will usually do so when the mood strikes. We’ll eat one for dinner that evening and freeze the rest. Smoked chickens are yummy and i doesn’t take long to do them. -D > On Mar 7, 2021, at 9:02 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > We smoke whole

Re: [MBZ] Nothing *issues me off worse...

We smoke whole ducks, never just a half, usually two at a time. Great eating! On Sun, Mar 7, 2021 at 8:00 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Like a smoked half duck? I've never heard of such a thing. How was it? > > I'll have to ask my buddy with the BBQ truck if he

Re: [MBZ] Nothing *issues me off worse...

Like a smoked half duck? I've never heard of such a thing. How was it? I'll have to ask my buddy with the BBQ truck if he would do one for me. -Curt On Sunday, March 7, 2021, 9:37:39 AM EST, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: I just ordered a 1/2 chicken in Missoula last weekend, and, of

Re: [MBZ] Nothing *issues me off worse...

If the price was the same you came out ahead. On Sun, Mar 7, 2021 at 9:37 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I just ordered a 1/2 chicken in Missoula last weekend, and, of course, > they were > out of it. Ended up with 1/2 duck instead. That shortage was written on >

Re: [MBZ] Nothing *issues me off worse...

I just ordered a 1/2 chicken in Missoula last weekend, and, of course, they were out of it. Ended up with 1/2 duck instead. That shortage was written on the little chalkboard near the register, but you have to be familiar enough with the place to know to look there. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Nothing *issues me off worse...

You're headed west on 40? Stop at Gene's BBQ in Brinkley, exit 216. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gene's+Barbeque/@34.9016349,-91.1965897,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x319df938f9bbcc03!8m2!3d34.9016349!4d-91.1965897 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Nothing *issues me off worse...

In previous trips I have had central BBQ which was pretty good. Also had a company dinner at the rendezvous down town years ago. It was pretty good too. Unfortunately I didn’t want to unhook the trailer and drive around so it was whatever was within walking distance. To top it all off, it

Re: [MBZ] Nothing *issues me off worse...

A couple years ago we went to Martin's BBQ in Nashville, fortunately thats a place where you order before you sit. They were out of almost everything but I managed to score spareribs that were amazing. We got brisket from my buddy Jon last week. He has a food truck in NH. I texted ahead,

Re: [MBZ] Nothing *issues me off worse...

Welcome to laid back TN. Asl me how I know. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Mar 6, 2021, 8:12 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Than waiting to be seated at a BBQ restaurant, then get seated and order > your food and they say they are out of the 2 things

Re: [MBZ] Nothing *issues me off worse...

Some years ago I went to a barbecue place a coupla times in West Memphis (in Arkysaw across the river) called Ray's right off I-40. Ray ran the place and the Q was excellent.  It burned down and h moved somewhere else.   I don't know if this is current or not, looks like the place it was years

Re: [MBZ] Camping issues

Military surplus flame thrower should sterilize things quickly. More controlled delivery than a rack of 200 lb willie pete from a B52. Unlike Seattle, where the B52 run would be to better effect. On Wed, May 15, 2019 at 11:58 AM Clay Monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Alternator issues, maybe not

Sounds right. During the current-limited charge regime, the alternator output current is limited so the battery voltage may be well below normal if the battery is significantly discharged. As the battery charges and the voltage increases (to maybe 14.2) and the charge current is reduced as

Re: [MBZ] Alternator issues, maybe not

Might be a good time to load test the battery. The problem "could be" a battery cell that is not holding charge and drawing down the battery, rather than the alternator. Quick to throw a load tester on the battery and confirm or eliminate the battery as an issue. On Sat, Jun 30, 2018 at 9:34 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Alternator issues, maybe not

When dealing with 30 year old cars just about anything could happen at anytime. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 30, 2018, at 11:33 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > Stuck GP relay on my Volvo TD nearly left me stranded once, same deal. 80A > glow plugs and a 100A alternator is not

Re: [MBZ] Alternator issues, maybe not

I think we are OK now. I let it run a while and it’s at about 13.8 with ac not blowing and 13.3-.5 with it blowing on full. Battery was just probably not charged up all the way before. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 30, 2018, at 11:21 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > So it appears the

Re: [MBZ] Alternator issues, maybe not

Stuck GP relay on my Volvo TD nearly left me stranded once, same deal. 80A glow plugs and a 100A alternator is not a good mix at night Anyway, just as I was about to find a place to pull off when the engine died (electrical solenoid shut off in the Volvo) I hit a bump and the relay let

Re: [MBZ] No issues

Hahahahaha yep Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 9, 2018, at 8:38 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > No issues, except massive rust, and an arrest that needs a cover, a seat that > needs a new cover, and many other problems. > > Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] No issues

No issues, except massive rust, and an arrest that needs a cover, a seat that needs a new cover, and many other problems. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 1988 Mercedes 560 SL with Removable hard top clean title

Re: [MBZ] Heating issues 85 300D

Blower regulator? ACC module? On Sun, Dec 24, 2017 at 3:10 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Took her out for test drive after replacing soft hose in dash and manually > adjusting floor vents. I am getting heat to the floor but still getting > intermittent, hard

Re: [MBZ] ISP Issues and a miniscule tidbit of MB

Wilton, see below, might be worth trying Jon's tactic and engaging your internet service provider. -Max - Max Charleston SC On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 11:22 AM, Jon Kanas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Good Morning all, I've been reading the thread(s) regarding bounces

Re: [MBZ] List Issues

It would appear the Secret Service staff is lacking adequate outlets to relieve stress. In political correct speak they are working through stress issues using self medication ... ;)) I respectfully reserve any speculation about the possibility of a state funeral any time in the future.. induced

Re: [MBZ] List Issues

Sounds like a great screenplay outline for one of those bromance slapstick movies. On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 2:33 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Secret service seems not really interested in protecting POTUS. They drive drunk, pick up hookers, do not stop intruders, allow

Re: [MBZ] List Issues

Get Hillary! on it, she seems competent with email and server issues --R On 3/11/15 5:39 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Just so everyone is aware, there are some issues with the list's admin interface that are preventing us from accessing approvals. Kaleb has opened a ticket on this

Re: [MBZ] AC Issues

Good going. But if life is any teacher then I have to say you will at some time more then likely be doing something similar again. Often wished the same, never worked. Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 19:58:00 -0400 From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com WE. HAVE. AC. Despite the roadblocks tossed up in

Re: [MBZ] AC Issues

At least I know what to look for. I was able to secure the wires so they are well away from the moving parts, so I doubt the existing harness will be similarly affected. I would add that when I disassembled the clutch I found the remains of a very small tie wrap, which was broken. I suspect

Re: [MBZ] AC Issues

'Nother ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 7:58 PM Subject: [MBZ] AC Issues WE. HAVE. AC. Despite the roadblocks tossed up in this job, I finally got it together and

Re: [MBZ] Vac Issues shut off at IP on 124

Probably a leak in the lines somewhere? Bad fitting? Bad valve? Vac issues can be annoying. --R On 1/13/13 12:11 PM, Danny Goldberg wrote: Car my son uses to commute about 100 miles a day is a 1993, W124 with 227K on clock but about 176K on transplanted power train. (Engine trany - power

Re: [MBZ] Vac Issues shut off at IP on 124

I would look at a couple of things to start: 1.) Vacuum reservoir. The O ring where the vacuum line enters this can dry out and crack, leading to leaks. If it's bad enough, the pump can't keep up with it and vacuum levels are erratic and sometimes nonexistent. 2.) Isolate the various vacuum

Re: [MBZ] Vac Issues shut off at IP on 124

Make sure you can shut the fuel off with a MitiVac -- if not, verify that the solenoid is installed correctly and the shaft seal is not rock hard and sticking (this was an issue with the old 300D). Shifting sounds like a mis-adjusted mechanical linkage to the transmission. The system

Re: [MBZ] Vac Issues shut off at IP on 124

Probably two separate issues. I had a similar problem with the shutoff on OM603. I could shut off the engine ok with the mightyvac, but it would not shut down with the engine vacuum, exactly as you describe. I chased that for a long time, but it was cured when i put in a new vac shutoff.

Re: [MBZ] Monovalve Issues (I think)

On Oct 31, 2012, at 1:33 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Lately I've been having an issue about getting heat while the car is at any sort of speed Here is a reply from Philip on the same question from my email archive. Michael Canfield wrote: The heater in my 83 300d only blows

Re: [MBZ] Monovalve Issues (I think)

Amen! I've BTDT many times. Remove the cover and pull out the insert - the mesh screen is probably torn. If intact, the only other possibility is a faulty ACC module. On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 2:43 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: On Oct 31, 2012, at 1:33 PM, Jon Agne

Re: [MBZ] Laptop Issues Resolved?

R A Bennell wrote: Is there a built in means of making a recovery setup or should I use something like Norton Ghost to do it? Ghost would backup everything. I think Wizzsta includes a utility that makes a system recovery disk that should restore your operating system and maybe drivers.

Re: [MBZ] Laptop Issues Resolved?

I've been using Clonezilla to clone partitions so I can recover systems in my classroom. Using a USB drive it takes about 15 minutes to pull or restore an image. Using a Windows share its more like 2 hours but I can do a bunch at once. There are other network options I haven't explored yet. My

Re: [MBZ] Odometer issues, the new 300D50, to roll forward or not roll forward?

Well, it's settled. The title for the TX truck shows 112K miles, and mileage exceeds mechanical limits. So I'll just leave it as is, and call it a day. Walt, who's going to be elbows deep in a Mitsubishi tomorrow. On Aug 28, 2010 4:42 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: In Indiaian,

Re: [MBZ] Odometer issues, the new 300D50, to roll forward or not roll forward?

Most states (maybe all?) ignore the odometer readings on cars over ten years old. I titled a low mile 14 year old car once, the original owner signed the 84k odometer statement, and the state issued me a title with EXEMPT in the odometer section. If I'd have seen that coming, I would have

Re: [MBZ] Odometer issues, the new 300D50, to roll forward or not roll forward?

I would run the new cluster up to match your existing mileage and leave it at that. As for the engine conversion, I see no reason why an engine swap has any bearing on the mileage - it's relative to the chassis, not the engine. My $0.02 Dan --- On Sat, 8/28/10, Walt Zarnoch

Re: [MBZ] Odometer issues, the new 300D50, to roll forward or not roll forward?

In Indiaian, it's only fraud if you mis-represent the mileage. If the odometer does not match the actual milage, you just check the box on the title that says odometer does not indicate actual mileage and all is good. I believe that all states have some similar mechanism for recording

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

when the bike would run out of electricity... -Curt Date: Thu, 7 May 2009 20:09:45 -0500 From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300E issues To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID:     61dfb08b0905071809n568d5b8eue5e5e8130f9e2...@mail.gmail.com Content

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

the thing the brushes ride on (commutator?) was dirty Slip rings, on an alternator. Commutator on an old generator. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300E issues To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: eaae9fd1-3bdb-11de-adec-000502d9a...@windwireless.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed the thing the brushes ride on (commutator?) was dirty

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

Is there a real difference functionally? Slip rings last a lot longer, usually. As do their brushes. -- 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

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

If (when?) I have a really nice MB I'm going to add a voltmeter. I've had good success with my DMM attached to the lighter plug. My inverter coincidentally (?) takes a normal-sized double banana, as does my DMM, so it almost looks reasonable. :) I saw a similar thing at Wal-Mart, a pluggable

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

- From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, May 8, 2009 11:31:13 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300E issues Is there a real difference functionally? Slip rings last a lot longer, usually. As do their brushes

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

It is an 89. On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 11:37 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: your engine number is on a plate, but it can also generally be looked up via your vin. also, you can often guess which one you need. for example, if your car is an 86, it's pretty likely you need an

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

can you tell if the wires in the back plug in or are bolted in? On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 10:29 AM, Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: It is an 89. On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 11:37 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: your engine number is on a plate, but it can also generally be

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

your car is a 86 Wonko the Sane wrote: It is an 89. On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 11:37 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: your engine number is on a plate, but it can also generally be looked up via your vin. also, you can often guess which one you need. for example, if your car is

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

You are correct. It is my pickup that is an 89. Getting some strange stuff w/ the car. Charged the battery up overnight (to 13.89 volts). Started the car and slapped the voltmeter back onto the battery. Not charging -- was showing about 11 volts. However, the strange thing is that all of the

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

, 2009 8:10 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300E issues You are correct. It is my pickup that is an 89. Getting some strange stuff w/ the car. Charged the battery up overnight (to 13.89 volts). Started the car and slapped the voltmeter back onto the battery. Not charging

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

Not quite sure what you mean by the charge light. Eight idiot lights (everything except the SRS) remain lit when the car is running, including the battery and alternator idiot lights. Looking at the alternator, I did notice two things. A plastic cover that is on the back of the alternator was

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

Alternator light = charge light. when moving the wire bundle that goes to the alternator, there is the occasional distinct crack of an electrical spark. I think you've found a problem ??? Put on that eletronics repair hat and see what's goin on down there! On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 9:22 PM, Wonko

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

Exactly -- but that will have to wait for tomorrow or maybe the weekend. [Note to self: *do* disconnect the battery before diving in with an ohmmeter!] On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 10:10 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: when moving the wire bundle that goes to the alternator, there is the

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

However, the strange thing is that all of the idiot lights are lit up, including the low fuel light by the fuel gauge. The SRS light does go out, but none of the others do. That's normal when the key is on without the alternator spinning. So, the alternator is virtually not spinning.

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

maybe you have a grounding issue or something Wonko the Sane wrote: You are correct. It is my pickup that is an 89. Getting some strange stuff w/ the car. Charged the battery up overnight (to 13.89 volts). Started the car and slapped the voltmeter back onto the battery. Not charging -- was

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

that car is a POS, I will give you $500 for it. Wonko the Sane wrote: Not quite sure what you mean by the charge light. Eight idiot lights (everything except the SRS) remain lit when the car is running, including the battery and alternator idiot lights. Looking at the alternator, I did notice

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

No fuse I know of. Most likely the voltage regulator though. Wonko the Sane wrote: The 300E died while the wife was driving it today. Fortunately, she was only two blocks from the house and friends pushed her home. I arrived home from work this afternoon to find the hood up and a battery

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

Is that part of the alternator, like it is on a 240D? On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 7:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: No fuse I know of. Most likely the voltage regulator though. -- The only absolute is that everything is relative. --Henri de Saint Simon -- next

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

Yea, its just screws into the back of the alternator. Remove the 2 screws, pull it out, and see if the brushes are worn down. Wonko the Sane wrote: Is that part of the alternator, like it is on a 240D? On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 7:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: No fuse I

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

Found it on the web site. $29 and change. Thanks. On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 7:54 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Yea, its just screws into the back of the alternator. Remove the 2 screws, pull it out, and see if the brushes are worn down. -- The only absolute is that

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

If the slip rings aren't worm too badly, I clean them with a pencil eraser before installing the new brushes/regulator. Haven't had one that was too badly worn yet - KOW. On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 7:58 PM, Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: Found it on the web site. $29 and change. Thanks.

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

-Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 7:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300E issues Yea, its just screws into the back of the alternator. Remove the 2

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

A very long time ago, one if the pieces of avionics equipment I had to maintain and repair (and I can't remember exactly what it was or what it did) at CGAS Cape Cod had brushes and commutator ring. I still have one of the white, square, somewhat-like-sandstone tools that I used to clean and

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300E issues Is that part of the alternator, like it is on a 240D? On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 7:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: No fuse I know of. Most likely the voltage regulator though. -- The only absolute is that everything is relative

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

your engine number is on a plate, but it can also generally be looked up via your vin. also, you can often guess which one you need. for example, if your car is an 86, it's pretty likely you need an early one. an argument can also be made that you can mount any alternator you please if you take

Re: [MBZ] Some issues with Stella

Stella (1985 300TD) has a few issues Those are the very issues that they all have. Is there a somewhat easy fix for the Speedometer? Sounds like your cable broke. My Cruise Control doesn't work sometimes. However, if I hold up on Accel, it will, indeed, accelerate. Suggestions?

Re: [MBZ] Some issues with Stella

First, if the speedo doesn't register, most likely the cable is broken, so no odometer or speed control -- both driven off the cable in the speedo head. It's possible the speedo head went bad, but very unlikely, it's just a magnet and a disk and a bushing. The odometer may or may not

Re: [MBZ] Some issues with Stella

I'm still up so I'll take a stab. I'd guess your speedo cable has fallen out. Any thrashing noises behind the pod? The only way you'll know is to take the pod out and have a see. On mileage, is the temp coming up to around the middle (80c)? If not that'll hold the mileage down, you also might

Re: [MBZ] Some issues with Stella

Bill, The vent issue sounds like either a vacuum problem or the vacuum pods controlling the vents are going bad. You could check them with a mity vac to ensure they are good. New front fenders are pretty cheap. Try Rusty or search the net. I have one in my shed which wasn't used on a rebuild

Re: [MBZ] Brake issues, need help

Thanks much Peter! That makes sense. Would it help if I jacked up the front of the car so fluid could get into the rear reservoir? No, just keep filling the reservoir and all will be well. The split reservoir is a safety measure, and the only down side is that you have to be careful that

Re: [MBZ] Brake issues, need help

The rear reservoir has run dry. You must fill the front one (the only one you can see through the filler cap) completely full to almost overflowing to get fluid to fill the rear one (I've done this a couple times now). Rather difficult to actually see the rear chamber on a W124. Get it full

Re: [MBZ] Brake issues, need help

On Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 9:09 PM, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The rear reservoir has run dry. You must fill the front one (the only one you can see through the filler cap) completely full to almost overflowing to get fluid to fill the rear one (I've done this a couple times now).

Re: [MBZ] back issues of The Star?

I bet Chuck can hook you up Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 6:15 PM To: Banned List; mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] back issues of The Star? Anybody got any back issues of the

Re: [MBZ] back issues of The Star?

yea, maybe, Chuck? Robert Rentfro wrote: I bet Chuck can hook you up Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 6:15 PM To: Banned List; mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] back

Re: [MBZ] Sludge Issues/my 0.02

On Tue, 13 Feb 2007, Bob Rentfro wrote: The 300D @ 167K miles uses about 2.5 qts between 3K mile Delvac changes. The Acura @ 182K miles uses NONE between 3K Penzoil 20/50 changes. What year is the Acura? the 300D? Some of the 617's had an issue with the rocker cover (needing epoxy some

Re: [MBZ] Sludge Issues/my 0.02

He doesnt have to be shy, hell, Im shy too. I will even provide his accommodations. Gary Hurst wrote: yeah, well, good luck. marshall is shy, right, herr doktor? obviously well worth it if you can pull it off On 2/14/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of Booth, we

Re: [MBZ] Sludge Issues/my 0.02

hahahahahaha Marshall Booth wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: He doesnt have to be shy, hell, Im shy too. I will even provide his accommodations. I'm not shy, I'm just a recluse. Marshall -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE

Re: [MBZ] Sludge Issues/Warranty Stuff

In a message dated 2/14/2007 7:58:23 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Looks like this dude has a Xferable warranty. You reckon it's one offered by the dealer they charge a bizillion $s for when you buy the vehicle? Would this be outside the years for sludge

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What year is the Acura? the 300D? Bob Rentfro '77 300D 167K '87 Acura Legend 182K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: John W. Reames III [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 5:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] Sludge Issues/my 0.02

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So ... what you are saying is that your making Stu stew was the Genesis of what we now have? (That might or might not be a good thing, you know.) On 2/13/07, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ritter and company felt this deserved the life ban, which in turn created mbz.org which was the

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yes, that is and has always been my contention. marshall also played a key roll in it, but i'm not even sure he knows this On 2/13/07, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So ... what you are saying is that your making Stu stew was the Genesis of what we now have? (That might or might not be a

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leak, burn, i don't know. the oil just disappears On 2/13/07, John W. Reames III [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, 13 Feb 2007, Gary Hurst wrote: don't all mercedes engines come with major oil consumption? Only the 603.97x's :) the 606's are better; like 1qt M1 0W40 every 7K miles. OTOH,

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Funny, neither of the two 603's my brother and I have USE any oil, and he has fixed the leak on his (chain tensioner). Until the head gasket went on mine (or the head, definitive diagnosis awaiting a tool), mine routinely used little or no oil between 6000 mile changes of Mobil 1. His 617

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Burn, baby, burn. Or, as I like to think about it, it is the selfless sacrifice by my Mobil 1 molecular workforce for a higher cause, to wit, the longevity of my car's engine. As exhibit one I offer the Grumman Albatross --

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i've never seen an old benz gas engine that doesn't burn a quart at least every 500 the diesel just leak them it's a total loss system. i like it! On 2/13/07, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Funny, neither of the two 603's my brother and I have USE any oil, and he has fixed the

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You must not have seen many then. Peter

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John W. Reames III wrote: On Tue, 13 Feb 2007, Gary Hurst wrote: don't all mercedes engines come with major oil consumption? Only the 603.97x's :) the 606's are better; like 1qt M1 0W40 every 7K miles. OTOH, they CAN leak a lot... but nothing like a Jeep straight six (It's not

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Peter Frederick wrote: You must not have seen many then. Agreed Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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did i ever mention that i'm not really a diesel guy and generally am not talking about diesels? i understand that is heresy here, but it is the fact. i like diesels fine. my most used car is my 81 300TD. but i also sometimes like to change speeds in a hurry, which is not something the old

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