Re: [MBZ] Weeping Servo...Weeping Driver
I believe George charges $100 to rebuild an aluminum bodied servo. I bet if you follow Dan's list you will find the problem. George may be able to tell you right away what the problem is. You might give him a call. Barry Yes it is. It served me well last summer. What do you reckon Murphy would charge for a rebuild?
Re: [MBZ] IP Advance (??)
David, What does it idle after it is warmed up? Andy On 4/14/06, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Peter Frederick wrote: > > It just pulls the linkage a bit to give a faster idle -- otherwise they > > tend to stall when very cold. > > I wish they'd kept that feature in later cars. I have to drive mine > with one foot on the gas and one on the brake, for the first few > minutes, or it wants to stall. Idle speed on a cold start is only > 500-600 RPM, not enough to keep it lit. > > > David Brodbeck > '83 300D Turbo > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] (D)evolution
On 4/15/06, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Sat, 15 Apr 2006 07:17:07 -0700 Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Those outside temp modules fetch a pretty penny on eBay if the LCD is > > > in > > > good shape. In fact I suspect that when they die the only component > > > that's > > > actually bad, most of the time, is the display itself. Jim, if you > > > can take > > > one of those apart and figure out if that's in fact the case and how > > > to hack > > > in a cheap off-the-shelf LCD, you'll be a hero to many. (Obi-Jim > > > Kenobi, > > > you're our only hope.) > > > > I know of no way to fix the LCD once the seal has cracked. > > I don't think the article I remember from a 70's electronics > > magazine where you eyedroppered in bulk LCD fluid is really > > applicable anymore! > > Hard to say. How about replacing the existing LCD with a new one from some > place like DigiKey or Mouser? That's what I meant. Is "bulk LCD fluid" like blinker fluid? ;) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper
Re: [MBZ] 1960 190D on eBay
On Sat, 15 Apr 2006 09:37:36 -0600 Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: And speaking about, > http://i9.ebayimg.com/04/i/06/c3/96/59_12.JPG , What in the world is that "thing" between the radiator and the intake manifold? I would guess a thermostat, but it certainly looks odd! Craig
Re: [MBZ] 1960 190D on eBay
On Sat, 15 Apr 2006 01:42:57 -0700 "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4630110321 > > Out here on the West coast there are so many old Benzes for sale that I > don't feel the need to investigate each and every one that comes up, but > I'm really tempted to go and check this thing out. How often do you get > a chance to drive a Ponton, let alone a diesel one? I promise a full > report if I do. > > I don't know whether to laugh or cry at the sight of the tow hitch on > the back, though. As long as it hasn't pulled the bumper attachments out, you should be OK. I noticed that Benz, too, and was intrigued until I saw: http://i9.ebayimg.com/04/i/06/c3/96/59_12.JPG Running an engine without an air filter is a way to ruin it in short order. Having been burnt that way before, I'm really leery of the car. I sent a message to the seller commenting about the lack of an air filter and got no response. My Dad lives in Eugene, so going there to get the car isn't out of the question. Craig
Re: [MBZ] (D)evolution
On Sat, 15 Apr 2006 07:17:07 -0700 Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Those outside temp modules fetch a pretty penny on eBay if the LCD is > > in > > good shape. In fact I suspect that when they die the only component > > that's > > actually bad, most of the time, is the display itself. Jim, if you > > can take > > one of those apart and figure out if that's in fact the case and how > > to hack > > in a cheap off-the-shelf LCD, you'll be a hero to many. (Obi-Jim > > Kenobi, > > you're our only hope.) > > I know of no way to fix the LCD once the seal has cracked. > I don't think the article I remember from a 70's electronics > magazine where you eyedroppered in bulk LCD fluid is really > applicable anymore! Hard to say. How about replacing the existing LCD with a new one from some place like DigiKey or Mouser? Craig
Re: [MBZ] (D)evolution
Those outside temp modules fetch a pretty penny on eBay if the LCD is in good shape. In fact I suspect that when they die the only component that's actually bad, most of the time, is the display itself. Jim, if you can take one of those apart and figure out if that's in fact the case and how to hack in a cheap off-the-shelf LCD, you'll be a hero to many. (Obi-Jim Kenobi, you're our only hope.) I know of no way to fix the LCD once the seal has cracked. I don't think the article I remember from a 70's electronics magazine where you eyedroppered in bulk LCD fluid is really applicable anymore! -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Another project for Jim C.
that looks identical to my first MB - my 74 240D. Even has the correctly faded green paint. On 4/15/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/151249442.html > > Another one? No way! Besides, it's a gasser. > > -- Jim > > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] OH MY!!
Oh that is nasty! I guess I just love the old classics in original condition. Mike - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2006 9:50 PM Subject: [MBZ] OH MY!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-1968-Mercedes-Benz_W0QQitemZ4630505259QQcategoryZ6315QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] 1960 190D on eBay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4630110321 Out here on the West coast there are so many old Benzes for sale that I don't feel the need to investigate each and every one that comes up, but I'm really tempted to go and check this thing out. How often do you get a chance to drive a Ponton, let alone a diesel one? I promise a full report if I do. I don't know whether to laugh or cry at the sight of the tow hitch on the back, though. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper
Re: [MBZ] Those crappy servos
In a message dated 4/13/2006 5:26:03 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When my '78 300D was only two years old, the servo sprung a big leak. Made it the eight miles home and paid $118 for a new one which I installed myself, of course. I bet you were using the dreaded green antifreeze! Regards, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 262 K miles 98 ML 320, 141 K miles
Re: [MBZ] Starter acting nice
In a message dated 4/13/2006 4:40:59 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My starter keeps working without a problem. It was acting up earlier. I bought a reman. one, but didn't have the allen key to replace it. But I haven't had the problem in a couple weeks now. Brian, Starters often work fine until you run the car hard and shut it off. Then the starter hot soaks and gets ornery! Talk to anyone with a small block chevy about hot soak starter problems. I used to carry a spray bottle full of windshield washer fluid. You can spray the starter if it malfunctions and in 15 minutes it will start like nothing ever happened. The little bit of alcahol in the fluid helps the evaporation process, plus it doesn't freeze and crack your bottle. I am betting your driving has been all short trips with no heavy pulls. Regards, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 262 K miles 98 ML 320, 141 K miles
Re: [MBZ] Another project for Jim C.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/151249442.html Another one? No way! Besides, it's a gasser. -- Jim
[MBZ] Another project for Jim C.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/151249442.html -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
[MBZ] Ed Booher - Wake up!
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/151325045.html -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Rust in the trunk
Spent $12 on a sheet of 16 gauge steel. Will cut and pound it into a shape and then weld it to the floor. Not expecting miracles, but will not be a show car It'll hide under the mat just fine, along with its new watery friends! -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Rust in the trunk
Spent $12 on a sheet of 16 gauge steel. Will cut and pound it into a shape and then weld it to the floor. Not expecting miracles, but will not be a show car On Friday, April 7, 2006, at 12:43 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: w115 rusty trunk repair the right way is a nightmare. I'm still working on my trunk repair now for 3-4 months. Only several hours per week and being a perfectionist. I left some posts on my progress several months ago. Well anyway I purchased the trunck floor new for $180 plus $70 for shipping from K&K. Drilling out the hundredes of spot welds is no fun. Fuel tank willa lso have to come off. Left side of trunk floor doesn't appear to be available so I am fabricating this. Need a bead roller. Waiting for custom die to be made to duplicate bead exactly. Dimitri 73 220D -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] This Just Chaps My Ass
Executive compensation is just out of control. If they run the company into the ground, they get tens of millions of dollars. If they do an even halfway competant job they get hundreds of millions. That was my point. A monkey could've been at the helm of Exxon/Mobil and as long as he did nothing terribly stupid, they would've made record profits. A real CEO that has turned a money losing turd into a gold mine will get my respect and deserves to be appropriately compensated. Lee Iacocca comes to mind. Like him or not, the guy did a good job turning the Chrysler company profitable again. They even bought the Jeep brand on his watch. That was a pretty smart move, although the AMC employees weren't too happy losing their jobs. Perhaps some visionary will come to the rescue of GM. They could use a little insight right now. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT
Re: [MBZ] This Just Chaps My Ass
Profits of $37 billion? He deserves his $400 million, i'm not kidding. On 4/14/06, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Sunil Hari wrote: > > Hey, he deserves it. ExxonMobil made the largest corporate profit ever, > and > > he played some role in that. > > He was in the right place at the right time -- oil prices went sky-high > and ExxonMobil went along for the ride. > > Executive compensation is just out of control. If they run the company > into the ground, they get tens of millions of dollars. If they do an > even halfway competant job they get hundreds of millions. > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] Trunk hot spot
BillR wrote: > Let us just say that my kitchen [which will not be in use] will be without a > fire extinguisher while I travel the next few days. That visor has been in > the trunk about 4 -5 months, so all of the driving conditions you mentioned > were done, and I have not had it out or looked at it since I put it in. > Sounds like it might be missing a heat shield, though. You might also check for a hole in the muffler or exhaust pipe...someone mentioned earlier that they tend to rust out on the top side. An exhaust leak pointed at the floor could certainly heat it up.
Re: [MBZ] Car I passed last night
Fmiser wrote: > rumor has it that David wrote: > >> A danger in this type of suspension is if the camber angle becomes too >> extreme the contact patch can get very small as the tire rides up on the >> edge of its tread. This was part of the reason Corvairs (which also had >> swing-axle rear suspensions) had such squirrelly handling. Large >> amounts of positive camber are especially dangerous because the axle can >> try to tuck under the car under heavy cornering loads. > > Just for the sake of complete information, it was only the early > Corvairs (1960 to 1964) that had a swing axle. From 1965 to 1969 they > had dual-joint half-shafts. Yeah...typically for GM, the model was killed off right about the time it was threatening to turn into a decent vehicle. ;)
Re: [MBZ] This Just Chaps My Ass
Sunil Hari wrote: > Hey, he deserves it. ExxonMobil made the largest corporate profit ever, and > he played some role in that. He was in the right place at the right time -- oil prices went sky-high and ExxonMobil went along for the ride. Executive compensation is just out of control. If they run the company into the ground, they get tens of millions of dollars. If they do an even halfway competant job they get hundreds of millions.
Re: [MBZ] (D)evolution
On 4/14/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Remember that $800 '87 300E that was at the U-Pull in their > drive-it-off lot? I about had a heart attack until I saw the > "E", but I remember thinking it was pretty close to being a > parts car. 200+kmi. > > Well, now it is. I was at the yard today, and that car had > moved into the rape and pillage zone. I guess they didn't > get their price, nor even any tempting offers! It's been > raped some already, the console has been ripped in half. > I checked, and the sunroof is a mess. I did buy the > Becker 780 (?) out of it. Toying with going for the > outside temp display module, and maybe the airbag. Those outside temp modules fetch a pretty penny on eBay if the LCD is in good shape. In fact I suspect that when they die the only component that's actually bad, most of the time, is the display itself. Jim, if you can take one of those apart and figure out if that's in fact the case and how to hack in a cheap off-the-shelf LCD, you'll be a hero to many. (Obi-Jim Kenobi, you're our only hope.) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper
Re: [MBZ] Toyota eyesore
On 4/14/06, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Actually, the 500 doesn't share anything with the Crown Vic. The > chassis and drivetrain are all new (except maybe the engine -- not sure > about that.) It can be had with RWD and a conventional automatic, or > all wheel drive and a CVT. It looks bland but it actually contains a > lot of new technology for Ford. FWD, not RWD. Same platform as the largest Volvo---the S80? (And there haven't been any RWD Volvos for a decade or so now.) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper
Re: [MBZ] Nice 95 S350D
Sunil Hari wrote: Let's say you're looking at a S-class with the 3.5L diesel engine - if all the cylinders have good compression, then you can just put new connecting rods in and have a very reliable car, right? NO. There is no way to check the rods (a compression check WON'T cut it unless oil consumption already exceeds the liter/600 miles limit) except to pull the head and measure the rods. If any are bent at all the block must be re-bored and sleeved and the rod required replacement. Figure $7-10k (and a lot of sweat). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
Re: [MBZ] IP Advance (??)
Peter Frederick wrote: For some reason, they stopped with the turbo cars. Later diesels all have electronic idle control. No the '84-'85 190Ds have a vacuum cold idle boost. VERY reliable. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
