I used to buy Hellas in the 1980s, they were about $20 each when the Cibies were $25. Now they're $30 with bulb and free shipping. E-Code lamps were far better than DOT, I bought Marchal once for a Saab 900 when they were $5 cheaper than 6x8 Hella and didn't notice any difference. Do Cibies still come with 55/60W bulbs?
Mitch. > On November 17, 2016 at 8:37 AM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Hi Dan, > > 7" Cibies are available from Amazon: > https://www.amazon.com/Cibie-082440-82440-Light-Unit/dp/B008DQV88Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479389808&sr=8-1&keywords=cibie+082440 > > The price has gone up a bit, but its cheaper than other sources. > > Jaime > > > On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 9:49 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > > Jon, > > > > Where did you get your Cibie headlamps, and what did they cost, if I might > > ask? > > > > Fluid filmed? Is this for the undercarriage? > > > > Stanadyne is good stuff, I prefer RedLine Diesel Fuel Catalyst, but I've > > used both. After a first dose of one bottle you only need an ounce per > > tank fill. It does wonderful things for lubricity and isn't expensive, > > around $10-$11/bottle around here, which is 12 tanks of fuel, about a buck > > a tank. I can find it on the shelf at PepBoys for that, which is cheaper > > than buying a case online. > > > > I love Desert Red, especially with a Palimino interior. > > > > Wrenching on these older cars is far more satisfying than working on the > > later stuff. It's simple, things are relatively easy to access and there's > > no dealing with electronics, it's all analog. I am really enjoying working > > on my W123 and W126, almost daily looking for reasons to tinker rather than > > avoid like with the W140s... > > > > Dan > > > > Sent from my iPad > > > > > On Nov 16, 2016, at 8:23 AM, Jon Agne <jonag...@gwi.net> wrote: > > > > > > Bravo! I love days like that! > > > > > > There really is nothing quite so enjoyable than wrenching on my W123 and > > W108. Ive just gotten Karl back from the paint shop after Dimitri worked > > some of his welding magic on my right rear quarter panel. I had the whole > > car sprayed in a very nice “driver” job (against Dimitri’s wishes) in the > > original color “Desert Red.” It looks fantastic. The car had 2 colors > > before due to a incident with a motorcycle 25 years ago on that right rear > > quarter, and the original paint was so thin you could see primer in places. > > > > > > I’ve just installed new Cibie headlamps (kept the original wattage on > > the bulbs) and I cannot believe the difference. Today, I’ll replace the > > left fog light (corroded reflector) with one I purchased on eBay. The > > windshield guy is also coming today to replace the original and the trunk > > seal. Yes, I have the MB seals….I learned that lesson a long time ago. > > Thank you, Jaime. > > > > > > Later this week I’ll get the car fluid filmed (in all the right > > places). I used to do this, but my friend has a gun and shoots out of a > > 5-gallon can with the car on a lift. Painless!!! > > > > > > Diesel Purge is great stuff. I always fill the new fuel filter with it > > because I never think to get diesel in advance of working on the car. > > > > > > It’s been warm so far this year, but cold is just around the corner. I > > am going to prep small bottles of Howes Diesel Conditioner for winter use. > > Thinking of switching to Stanadyne after this bottle is exhausted > > > > > > Happy Wrenching! > > > > > > Jon > > > > > > > > >> On Nov 15, 2016, at 8:54 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >> > > >> Got home from work, took care of some domestic stuff, starting the oil > > sucker before I began. > > >> > > >> Changed oil (Delo 400 LE 15W40) and installed a Mann oil filter. There > > was a spare Mann filter with the car, but when I took it out of the box and > > inspected it the bottom rolled edge of the metal part was rusted or > > corroded. No way I was putting that into the engine, so my shelf spare > > went in. Always good to have a spare! > > >> > > >> Removed the air cleaner and found one of the buffers broken. The metal > > cups/heat shields were all still there, which was nice to see. I used one > > of my $6.00 M119 air cleaner buffers (MB part #1039880111, $6.00 list) that > > I suspected were the same and it was. It’s possible they’re slight > > slightly taller than the W123 part, but that would be the only difference. > > Someone had already trimmed the inlet elbow edge off, so the sealing ring > > came out easy and was still nice and pliable, so no need to replace it. > > >> > > >> With the air cleaner out, I pulled the banjo bolt on the back of the > > intake out and cleaned it. It was pretty clear with just a little bit of > > crud in it. This car will stand up on it’s hind legs without hardly any > > effort so I’m sure the line isn’t plugged, but I’ll check it this weekend > > when I have more time. I also noticed the ALDA is still sealed. > > >> > > >> O-ring on the air cleaner drain tube could stand to be replaced - it’s > > NLA, but the oil dipstick O-ring is the same size and it’s still > > available. Another item for the parts list to call in tomorrow. > > >> > > >> Changed the two O-rings on the filter tube (thanks, Curley!) and got > > four quarts in through the filter housing. Put the new Mann filter in and > > closed things up. Got another two quarts into it to hit the mid point of > > the dipstick and all was well. > > >> > > >> Cleaned the battery terminals and ground cable. Put some protective > > goo on the terminals. > > >> > > >> Took it for a quick ride up to Advance Auto to pick up an online order > > for some rust neutralizer I had sitting there. Ran great with no problems. > > >> > > >> Some observations: > > >> > > >> Vacuum levers on the throttle linkage on the top of the valve cover are > > nearly worn away. I wonder if they’re still available? > > >> > > >> Cigar hose is cracked right near where it connects to the filter > > housing. Not leaking, but the hose is pretty hard. Another parts order > > item. > > >> > > >> Would like to find one of the “flat” one piece breather tubes to > > replace the awful conglomeration of tubes, rubber elbows, clamps, etc. that > > are in place now. I remember well when MB came out with the one piece flat > > rubber tube - it’s still in the EPC but doesn’t appear to be available any > > longer. > > >> > > >> Spring for holding power steering filter in place is gone. Another > > item for the morning’s parts order. > > >> > > >> Just got a can of Diesel Purge tonight in UPS. I was going to do a > > purge and fuel filters tomorrow, but with the cigar hose in questionable > > condition I may wait until I have the new hose. > > >> > > >> Rockers are faded. I’m wondering what color paint they were? They > > weren’t black, more of a dark gray. Easy/cheap fix and makes it look much > > nicer. > > >> > > >> Enough for the day. Time to play with Kitty and turn in. > > >> > > >> Dan > > >> _______________________________________ > > >> http://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 > > > > 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 > > > > > > > -- > Jaime Kopchinski > http://www.jaimekop.com/ > _______________________________________ > http://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 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
