LA area
I recall it being pale yellow or beige.
At 05:50 PM 11/10/2005, you wrote:
Loren, where is the car located and what color is it?
Thanks
On 11/10/05, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I had a very good friend in the LA area who recently passed away at a young
> age. (someone fou
Loren, where is the car located and what color is it?
Thanks
On 11/10/05, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I had a very good friend in the LA area who recently passed away at a young
> age. (someone found him dead by his bicycle) He had a nice 6.9. It was
> dyno tuned to meet CA smog w
Peter thats a good thing to know. I have 4 chrome W140 wheels I'm going to
use for snows. Chrome face is extremely nice but there is some pitting on
the inside. These would make an excellent test case.
Jim
- Original Message -
From: "Peter Arnold" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTEC
The overflow lines on the injectors are shot and the fuel is collecting
around the GP. If, instead, you get bubbling around the GP while
running, it's not seated correctly.
Peter
Allen drivers in 3/8" and 1/2" drive are pretty much necessary. The
"L" type wrenches require a cheater bar, and aren't safe since the bar
can slip off if the screw lets loose suddenly.
Get a couple sets, you won't regret it. Avoid the "SAE ground to
metric" cheapo sets, get Craftsman, Mac,
Marshall:
The servo was a very tight fit in the cover, so we may have distorted
it a bit going it. I think I checked it for proper operation before
installing it, but don't remember, and I fumbled the cover putting it
on so it dropped down to the floor -- not much room back there on a
W115.
just imagine that with the new monster GM has as a crate engine, 572 cid and
620 hp !!
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:22:20 EST
S
Sweet.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 142K
Litchfield Park, AZ
- Original Message -
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 4:23 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Deux Chevaux
Speaking of 2CVs, a few weeks ago I saw a 2CV Charleston (I think)
bounding
along here i
In a message dated 11/10/2005 6:18:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Ah the Wildcat, it wasn't only big it was pretty fast too if you ordered the
430cid engine option. that was a tire abuser!
oh yeah it was i can attest to that
collins
1985 500 sec
Nope. Gotta come off. Do NOT scrape away at it, you could dislodge a
chunk that could get sucked into the cylinder and bend a rod or clog a
prechamber.
Use synthetic oil to help prevent the buildup -- neither of our 603s
have any coked oil/soot mess at 150,000 plus miles.
Peter
Tom Hargrave wrote:
>
> With all of this 92 Olds 98 bashing it probably would not be wise to share
> with the froup the fact that I used to own a true land barge, the longest
> and largest production GM car to date, a 1972 Olds 98.
My brother had one, either a '72 or '73, with 455 4bbl. One 0-60
Speaking of 2CVs, a few weeks ago I saw a 2CV Charleston (I think) bounding
along here in Seattle. New condition, almost. Rara avis.
RLE
I do believe that the 92 Olds was also a front driver
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
-Original Message-
From: Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 'Mercedes mailing list' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 08:28:2
well h oh what the hell i had a 1970 Cadillac Eldorado fully loaded the
first time i saw the car i fell in love with thoes absulutely massive seats!
i used to look at them and i swear to goodness ...i would think about a LARGE
corned beef and special
i i have NO idea why
they ( fr
Ah the Wildcat, it wasn't only big it was pretty fast too if you ordered the
430cid engine option. that was a tire abuser!
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing li
Casey wrote:
"Hey old man, you're harsh'n my mellow."
I may drive an old man's car, but I am only 32. I am old enough to
remember a time when I thought 32 was old.
Donald H. Snook
1992 Olds 98 119K
Thanks to all who responded -- this will make the next ATF change much less
of a chore!
;-)
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D)
A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net
For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs
http://
You wrote:<
and largest production GM car to date, a 1972 Olds 98>>>
Awww, these young whipper snapper don't know what a *real* land yacht is!
;-)
The 68 Buick Wildcat was pretty big also -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB)
A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net
For Test Results htt
I had 4 very crappy looking wheels, they had been chrome plated by
P.O.. They peeled and were ugly. I replaced them.
Gave to old ones to a fellow at work. He abrasive blasted off the
chrome, than polished them a bit. He painted them with "Eastwoods"
powder coating kit, requires baking at about
beg to differ on that largest car, have ya ever seen a 59 Caddy ? you can
almost play full court basketball on the hood
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
-Original Message-
From: Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 'Merce
I had a very good friend in the LA area who recently passed away at a young
age. (someone found him dead by his bicycle) He had a nice 6.9. It was
dyno tuned to meet CA smog with no additional junk added. Cosmetically it
is not a show car, but unrestored original. The air suspension is all
Hi there family
Just catching up on my e-mail backlog.
This Benzbunch map is a fine idea. Thanks, you folks who are minding it.
Would love to see some photos of you Dieselbenzers. I'll post one just as
soon as I can get my wagon back from SWMBO.
Shame Google Earth has overlooked detailed map/sa
It was also used in the Grand National, the fastest production car on the
market during the years it was produced.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Kevin
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005
Yes, the fuel line will be somewhere between "moist" and "wet." The
fuel doesn't leak or drip out--it sort of oozes slowly.
Ron
On Nov 10, 2005, at 5:04 PM, John Peterson wrote:
I'll check the return line this evening - it sure looked like it was
coming
from the GP - it was "built up" there a
With all of this 92 Olds 98 bashing it probably would not be wise to share
with the froup the fact that I used to own a true land barge, the longest
and largest production GM car to date, a 1972 Olds 98.
The 92 Olds 98 is small in comparison.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkit
I'll check the return line this evening - it sure looked like it was coming
from the GP - it was "built up" there around the plug in what appeared to be
a mix of oil residue smelling of diesel. Enough of it to flow down to the
floor under the car, with a viscosity more of diesel than motor oil.
John--
Are you sure it's not coming from the fuel return line? That's the
usual culprit.
Ron Dwelle
On Nov 10, 2005, at 4:26 PM, John Peterson wrote:
Hello folks, I'm getting what appears to be engine oil but smells like
diesel around the area of my front most glow plug directly next to the
Hi all, I finally found my way back to the flock after the mbz.org
implosion... hope all is well here in diesel-land.
On another note, anyone have a auto-trans flywheel for a 190D fintail,
hopefully in the Seattle/Portland area? cheap or trade for diesel/VW
parts...
-Zach
Next one I see I will snag and drop in your driveway
On Thursday, November 10, 2005, at 01:38 PM, Zeitgeist wrote:
Casey wants one real bad--right up there with the Ponton of my dreams.
On 11/10/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Wonder if Casey has one.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel:
'
Buy a yard of the fuel return line from Rusty and replace all the return
hose. That is the most likely source of the leak.
Loren
At 03:26 PM 11/10/2005, you wrote:
Hello folks, I'm getting what appears to be engine oil but smells like
diesel around the area of my front most glow plug directly
Casey wants one real bad--right up there with the Ponton of my dreams.
On 11/10/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Wonder if Casey has one.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel:
'87 300TD intercooler (210k)
'84 300D (205k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
Vanagon Owner? Why wouldn't they be allowed a job? The Vanagon was the
"European People Mover" for Unlucky Yuppies with 20 kids that couldn't
get them all in a Bimmer or a MBZ.
It's those *mini bus* owners you got to watch out for. We pull them
over here without so much as probably cause. You know
Hello folks, I'm getting what appears to be engine oil but smells like
diesel around the area of my front most glow plug directly next to the oil
sensor. It appears to be coming from the glow plug, but I am not sure.
Could be oil from the larger sensor next to the GP.
Should I try to retorque
Hey old man, you're harsh'n my mellow.
On 11/10/05, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
As a Vanagon Owner, are you permitted to keep a job? Does the weed and
patchouli oil smell come standard with any Vanagon purchase? :-)
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel:
'87 300TD intercooler (210k)
'84 300D
Ya also gotta carry an EPIRB and a PFD for each passenger--remember,
red right returning
On 11/10/05, Don & Teresa Merriman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Don't forget to monitor channel 16 when driving this boat.
>
> On 11/10/05, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Kevin wrote:
> > >
For 5, 6, 8mm and sometimes 10mm I use Baldus Balldriver wrenches. I also
keep 6, 8, 10, and now 12mm allen sockets with each toolkit. I own one of
the star wrenches for OM60x headbolts. I had one 603 intake manifold that
was bolted on so tight it would not budge. I bought a 6"long 6mm socke
> Loren Faeth wrote:
>
> >Looks like a good parts car for Kleb. He needs a FL vacation. (2
> >days) It's in his price range! Besides, he could keep it a year and use
> >it for a Halloween car.
> >
> >At 11:43 AM 11/10/2005, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/81-mercedes-300SD-
I see a bunch of tracks in the sand, what appears to be a mudhole in the
background of one of the pics and a garden hose in another...You don't
suppose someone was having a REALLY good time beating the snot out of a Benz
would ya?
Mike
- Original Message -
From: "andrew strasfogel
Trampas noted:
"From what I understand some of the AMGs had blacked out chrome"
That one must be a trailer park AMG...
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 142K
Litchfield Park, AZ
On Thu, Nov 10, 2005 at 03:00:16PM -0500, andrew strasfogel wrote:
> The throttle (gas pedal) on my son's 1985 300D is surprisingly stiff and
> hard to push with my foot compared to my every day 1983 300TD. As a result,
> it seems r elatively "logy" and slow off the mark. Would lubing the throttle
There's a set of hex sockets sold by Autozone that fit the differential -
they sell a 12mm, 14mm, and 17mm set. I have an extra set in the basement,
if you can't find one locally.
On 11/10/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> To drain my differential I purchased large Allen wrench
To drain my differential I purchased large Allen wrench fittings that I use
with my socket set. They do not look like the typical "L" shaped Allen
wrenches. I am thinking that it would be a good idea to get a complete set of
these to work with the car as the "L" type tools seem to flex so much
Wonder if Casey has one.
On Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at 08:55 PM, David Bruckmann wrote:
Hello gang,
I'm proud to announce the arrival of my fourth child, a 1970 Citroen
DS21 Pallas, 4-sp semi-automatic, 170,000 km, swan white with black
leather interior. And so continues my descent into
OK,
Jeez, make one mistake and you have to hand over all your recreational
medications.
On Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at 06:42 PM, Zeitgeist wrote:
Hey, what part of "all will be forgiven" did you not understand???
Just send the freakin meds, man
On 11/9/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED
In case you want pretty pictures of new Mercedes models on your PC desktop
(yes, its PC solomente), that is also an interactive calendar, click the
link below.
I put it on my PC, but then took it off. YMMV
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/content/mbcom/international/international_websi
te/en/com/int
The throttle (gas pedal) on my son's 1985 300D is surprisingly stiff and
hard to push with my foot compared to my every day 1983 300TD. As a result,
it seems r elatively "logy" and slow off the mark. Would lubing the throttle
linkage take care of this or could there be some deeper significance?
Looks like they attempted to paint the GLASS black as well...
On 11/10/05, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Dopers' stealthmobile (except for that smoke).
>
> --R
>
> Loren Faeth wrote:
>
> >Looks like a good parts car for Kleb. He needs a FL vacation. (2
> >days) It's in his price range
Non Mercedes owners aren't lepers, they're merely invisible.
On 11/10/05, BillR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I am an outsider now, but hopefully you
> > > won't shun me and treat me like a leper. :-)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Donald H. Snook
> > >
> > > 92 Olds 98 Regency 119K
> > >
>
> Leprosy ca
Marshall,
This is for a 617...I'm talking about the 240D. braingears doesn;t work, for
some reason, for me. Would you please send me the same instructions for the
616 in the W115 240D (1976)?
Thanks!
Chris
Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Christopher McCann wrote:
> Do
TimothyPilgrim wrote:
I just had a thought. I've read that a ball bearing can be used to
block the EGR tube, and one guy used a small metal disc. Since I have
no ball bearings around, believe it or not, would something else work?
I'm thinking a tin foil cap or some aluminum tape?
The vacuum lin
Hans Neureiter wrote:
This morning I decided to disable the EGR. Cut an outline of the 2-bolt
flange to the intake manifold from some 16 ga sheet metal with 2 ea. 3/8"
holes where the bolts go. Easy enough, took 20 minutes.
Found that I didn't need the block plate.
Exactly what Dr. Booth preaches
Will a hose reach down far enough, or does the fill tube go to the
bottom? I don't recall this from my fluid change.
--R
Marshall Booth wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Howdy --
Is the Topsider appropriate to use for removing ATF from a 722.1 AT?
Since MB stopped putting drain plugs o
Dopers' stealthmobile (except for that smoke).
--R
Loren Faeth wrote:
Looks like a good parts car for Kleb. He needs a FL vacation. (2
days) It's in his price range! Besides, he could keep it a year and use
it for a Halloween car.
At 11:43 AM 11/10/2005, you wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.c
it is very sad...I now have three MB's to screw up while learning rather than
just one. Thank God I found a good Indy and "learn" on the 240D rust
bucket...and I'm still a newbie!
Chris
"Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: this is very very sad. Less
than a year ago you were
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Howdy --
Is the Topsider appropriate to use for removing ATF from a 722.1 AT?
Since MB stopped putting drain plugs on the AT oil pans it tends to be a
little messy to loosen/remove the bolts and crack the pan enough for the ATF
to run out. I was thinking I could v
David Brodbeck wrote:
To recap the story so far:
To start with, the car went down the road straight as an arrow, but
vibrated at certain speeds. Also, it had been 10,000 miles, so I
figured it was time to have the tires rotated. I went to Les Schwab and
had the tires balanced and rotated.
Don't forget to monitor channel 16 when driving this boat.
On 11/10/05, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Kevin wrote:
> > The car handles like it needs nav lights and a
> > ship-to-shore radio :)
> >
>
> Add them. And a flying bridge, while you're at it. It'll be great. ;)
>
> ___
But you get jipped when you buy one, only one spoke in the steering wheel.
On 11/10/05, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Sunil Hari wrote:
> > It's like an ugly baby - objectively, it might be hideous, but to its
> > parents it's the most beautiful baby in history.
> >
>
> I dunno. I
Looks like a good parts car for Kleb. He needs a FL vacation. (2
days) It's in his price range! Besides, he could keep it a year and use
it for a Halloween car.
At 11:43 AM 11/10/2005, you wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/81-mercedes-300SD-diesel-no-reserve_W0QQitemZ8013806766QQcatego
I am getting in on this late. I used to put 40-50,000 miles per year on my
380SEL and could count on getting 50-70,000 miles on a set of Kelly's.
Adios don
On 11/10/05, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Mitch Haley wrote:
> > David Brodbeck wrote:
> >
> >> Could be. They only have 10,0
Craig McCluskey wrote:
On Wed, 9 Nov 2005 16:56:51 -0800 (PST) Christopher McCann
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
thanks, Mitch.
Someone who HAD a 220D gave me his old valve adjustement wrenches -
14mm. Will these work on a '76 240D
Yes.
and if so, what else do I
need...feeler guage
What type of anchor came with it ?
On 11/10/05, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Kevin wrote:
> > The car handles like it needs nav lights and a
> > ship-to-shore radio :)
> >
> --
> Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX
> '82 300SD, '95 E300D
Don't know about the Rivies. More like a 2-door battleship.
On 11/10/05, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Sunil Hari wrote:
> > It's like an ugly baby - objectively, it might be hideous, but to its
> > parents it's the most beautiful baby in history.
> >
>
> I dunno. I think it's actu
Kevin wrote:
The car handles like it needs nav lights and a
ship-to-shore radio :)
Add them. And a flying bridge, while you're at it. It'll be great. ;)
Lots of people sell Kelly's. The retailers hold the warranty bag. If you
don't have the warranty from whoever sold it, you're out of luck of a clam.
On 11/10/05, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Mitch Haley wrote:
> > David Brodbeck wrote:
> >
> >> Could be. They only have 10,000 mile
Was there a 126 chassis AMG ?
On 11/10/05, Trampas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> >From what I understand some of the AMGs had blacked out chrome...
>
> Trampas
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> On Behalf Of Hans Neureiter
> Sent: Thursday, Novemb
Sunil Hari wrote:
It's like an ugly baby - objectively, it might be hideous, but to its
parents it's the most beautiful baby in history.
I dunno. I think it's actually a gorgeous car, in a really eccentric
sort of way. (But then, I like odd-looking cars. I also think
DeLoreans, Jaguar E
Animal House Death Mobile?
Gary
On 11/10/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/81-mercedes-300SD-diesel-no-reserve_W0QQitemZ8013806766QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
>
Mitch Haley wrote:
David Brodbeck wrote:
Could be. They only have 10,000 miles on them, and they're supposed to
be 50,000 mile tires. I don't think I'll ever buy Kelly tires again.
Shouldn't the Kelly warranty be good at any Kelly dealer?
Where's the tire they took off?
It's now
>From what I understand some of the AMGs had blacked out chrome...
Trampas
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Hans Neureiter
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 12:52 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] oh boy
Seen a car like this
Sorry. Make this a 5mm Allen.
On 11/10/05, Hans Neureiter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> A BB will disable the valve but will not prevent exhaust recirculation if
> the valve does not perfectly seat. With the crud in there I saw, it will
> most likely not.
> A simple sheet metal plate inserted bet
Seen a car like this in Houston, except the grille and all the chrome was
flat black too.
On 11/10/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/81-mercedes-300SD-diesel-no-reserve_W0QQitemZ8013806766QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
> --
> Kaleb C. Stripl
With the ATF being a very thin fluid, adapting a smaller OD tube (1/4") to
the sucker will let you go down the dipstick tube.
On 11/10/05, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I used the $2 Oil Sucker on my old Cadillac and Blazer, sucker hose went
> right down to the bottom of the pan and c
A BB will disable the valve but will not prevent exhaust recirculation if
the valve does not perfectly seat. With the crud in there I saw, it will
most likely not.
A simple sheet metal plate inserted between the valve flange and the
manifold will positively stop that crud.
All one needs is a pair o
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/81-mercedes-300SD-diesel-no-reserve_W0QQitemZ8013806766QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250
Ok
rry, archive...
>
>Philip,
>
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http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_stripli
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php3?t=126728 has numerous
MB special tools available Free or for Rent. There's a TC link flaring tool
which you;ll need to attach the link to connect the chain ends.
No affiliation, yada, yada -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D)
Had a Jeepster Commando with the Buick 225 "Dauntless" V6. That thing was a
tractor..It had the torque to move anything but, typical of jeeps of the
era, was geared terribly low for the road and drank gas like it was free.
Put a 215V8 in it's place and it was ALOT more fun but not any bet
Put a BB in the vacuum line going to EGR.
Trampas
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of TimothyPilgrim
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 11:34 AM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] horryfying discovery at EGR valve
I just had a though
Tom Hargrave wrote:
"Actually, if I'm thinking if the same one, the 3.8 was Buick. And it
was a great engine."
You are right Tom. The 3.8 was originally designed by Buick. It had
many manifestations. It was used in the Buick Regal in the early 80's
(80-83 I think). It was also some of th
I am an outsider now, but hopefully you
> > won't shun me and treat me like a leper. :-)
> >
> >
> >
> > Donald H. Snook
> >
> > 92 Olds 98 Regency 119K
> >
Leprosy can be cured these days - you are pretty safe.
BillR
Jacksonville FL 904-737-2855 cell 904-707-0404
1981 300SD EM 265K / 200K
I used the $2 Oil Sucker on my old Cadillac and Blazer, sucker hose went
right down to the bottom of the pan and cleaned it out very well. Don't
know if the sucker tube can get down to the bottom of the Benz trans, or
if the filler tube goes to the bottom (I seem to recall it does not,
from wh
and never drop it down inside!!
> >
> > I did make a handy device to help me guide the new chain in, the old
> > chain out, and keep both of them in firm contact with the cam gear -
> > with one hand. The other hand could then work the rachet on the power
> > steering pump nut to t
I've got a 1985 Buick Park Avenue with that 3.8L engine rusting away
at my dad's house. It ran great when I parked it some 3 years ago. It
was a strong engine and I never had a problem with it. I'm kinda sad
that it won't start now. I think the wiring harness is kaput. The
peripherals were a differ
Mike,
I do remember it's a fairly common metric thread, but I don't remember
exactly what it was. I just pulled the bolt from the centering hole, took it
down to the hardware store, and found one about an inch longer. Took the
longer bolt home and ground the end to a point. Instant centering tool!
I've used the top-sider method to get most of the transmission fluid out
prior to dropping the pan. The mess is minimized that way.
Dennis
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 4:43 AM
To: [EM
On Thu, Nov 10, 2005 at 08:28:26AM -0600, Tom Hargrave wrote:
> Actually, if I'm thinking if the same one, the 3.8 was Buick. And it was a
> great engine.
Yup, same engine, started life as a buick v8 missing two cylinders in the
sixties, was sold to kaiser for jeep engines, then kaiser was bought
I just had a thought. I've read that a ball bearing can be used to
block the EGR tube, and one guy used a small metal disc. Since I have
no ball bearings around, believe it or not, would something else work?
I'm thinking a tin foil cap or some aluminum tape?
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 11/10/05, Hans
On Wed, 9 Nov 2005 16:56:51 -0800 (PST) Christopher McCann
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> thanks, Mitch.
>
> Someone who HAD a 220D gave me his old valve adjustement wrenches -
> 14mm. Will these work on a '76 240D
Yes.
> and if so, what else do I
> need...feeler guages...are those c
wer
steering pump nut to turn the engine.
I've attached a photo. Sorry, archive...
Philip,
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I'm planning on cleaning my engine...it's got the usual spills and stains on
the block, etc, and its tough to tell which is new and which is old.
On a gas powered car, I'd just spray it with Engine Brite, wait 15 minutes
and hose it down.
Is there anything special I need to be aware of with rega
When my mom moved in with us she brought her 92 Olds 88 with 3.8 -- I really
enjoyed that car - until my brother in law totalled it driving home from a
funeral a couple of years ago.
You're right about it being a great engine - plenty of power and excellent
mpg's. it only had 50k on when when
Not necessarily! In 1982, the test drive for the first Mercedes we ever
purchased (a 1973 model 280) was done at night and consisted of driving one
block, hanging a u-turn and returning to the guy's home. We did examine the
car under a streetlight, however. Although the seller was a shady Iranian
w
Just look at Casey's pictures. That's what I saw. My imagination of the
manifolds interior is exactly like the picture shows..
On 11/10/05, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hans found:
>
> "Completely packed with caked up sooth [sic]."
>
> Is this something I should be concerned about? W
Hans found:
"Completely packed with caked up sooth [sic]."
Is this something I should be concerned about? What would the symptoms be?
Danke
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 142K
Litchfield Park, AZ
Actually, if I'm thinking if the same one, the 3.8 was Buick. And it was a
great engine.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
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Casey Wrote:
"Are you required to be certified for the upgraded Coast Guard Land
Yacht license in order to navigate that barge?"
Okay, it is a big car, but it also gets 30 mpg on the highway. The 3.8
engine that Oldsmobile built is a fantastic motor.
As a Vanagon Owner, are you permit
Look familiar? http://www.buymbparts.com/forum/showthread.php?t=276
On 11/10/05, Hans Neureiter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> This morning I decided to disable the EGR. Cut an outline of the 2-bolt
> flange to the intake manifold from some 16 ga sheet metal with 2 ea. 3/8"
> holes where the bolts
This morning I decided to disable the EGR. Cut an outline of the 2-bolt
flange to the intake manifold from some 16 ga sheet metal with 2 ea. 3/8"
holes where the bolts go. Easy enough, took 20 minutes.
Found that I didn't need the block plate.
Exactly what Dr. Booth preaches: Sooth build-up. There
oh god, the worst part is that it's one of those cars that I see and say, "I
could see myself owning, driving, and fixing that."
It's like an ugly baby - objectively, it might be hideous, but to its
parents it's the most beautiful baby in history.
On 11/10/05, BillR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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