Yes now I just got to put it on and get my next order ready Sent from my iPhone
On May 14, 2012, at 8:02 PM, buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: > > Did you get your flex disc? > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <ka...@striplin.net> > Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > Date: Mon, 14 May 2012 19:53:03 > To: Mercedes Discussion List<mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300E 2.6 Belt Tensioner > > You got your parts in less than 6 months? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 14, 2012, at 7:31 PM, Dan Penoff <lwb...@yahoo.com> wrote: > >> Just got done with the job, >> >> Not bad, considering all the gyrations necessary to replace the belt. The >> tensioner on this engine has a little white nylon pointer and two marks, >> which you line up to establish tension. >> >> Other than some crud in the v-grooves from the former belt (which we cleaned >> out judiciously) everything else appeared to be in order. >> >> Thanks to those who offered constructive suggestions, and also to the "Q" >> for his usual rapid response! >> >> Dan >> >> >> On May 14, 2012, at 8:02 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: >> >>> The tensioner on the M102/3 is NOT spring tensioned, it is rubber >>> tensioned, like the rear links. That and the water pump design are the two >>> "not so bright" ideas on that engine. >>> >>> There is a large nut down between the pulleys, it's hard to reach, which is >>> why it's easier to take the fan and shroud off for this job. The belt >>> isn't too much of an issue, but the nut is. >>> >>> Loosen the nut, and turn the funky nut sticking up behind the thermostat >>> housing to release the tension. Watch the little red plastic pointer and >>> the "ramp" scale on the tensioner it points to. The ramp or pointer MUST >>> move so that it's on the shallow end (I cannot remember if the pointer >>> moves or the housing with the ramp cast into it moves at the moment). If >>> the pointer does not return to the end of the ramp or beyond, the rubber is >>> shot and you cannot tension the belt. If you try, you will move the link >>> on the back of the tensioner too far and break it off. >>> >>> Once it's loose, the belt will come off when you compress the shock. Check >>> the shock, and the bearing in the pulley, it must be prefect or it will >>> howl and eat belts. >>> >>> If the belt is missing a couple ribs but otherwise works just fine, check >>> to make sure the water pump pulley isn't on backwards -- it's dished about >>> one rib width, and if on backwards will rip a couple ribs off the belt, >>> after which it works fine, just narrower. >>> >>> If you need to replace the tensioner, and likely you will, make absolutely >>> sure you have the tensioner link for the funky nut on right way 'round, or >>> it breaks off when attempting to tighten. Pay close attention when you >>> take it off, it has a d-shaped cutout that fits over the tensioner body, >>> and you CAN get it on backwards. >>> >>> Peter >>> >>> On May 14, 2012, at 11:37 AM, Craig wrote: >>> >>>> On Mon, 14 May 2012 12:30:21 -0400 Dan Penoff <lwb...@yahoo.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I took a quick look at the car yesterday, but I am a bit befuddled. >>>>> .... >>>>> Can anyone shed some light on this? >>>> >>>> Sorry, Dan, I cannot. >>>> >>>> >>>> Craig >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
