l
Canfield
Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 9:46 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D hood release.
Bt! Not completely. Interestingly enough the MSDS for wd40 lists
aliphatic hydrocarbons as a main ingredient. Guess what fish oil is?
Squalene(shark liver oil) is an example.
Mike
On
What Jim said! BTDT!
On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 7:42 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:
> And go easy! The difference between "stays in the detent now" and
>> "won't come out of the detent now" is only a stroke or two of the
>> file.
>>
>> -- Jim
>
>
>
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> Canfield
> Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 9:46 AM
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> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D hood release.
>
> Bt! Not completely. Interestingly enough the MSDS for wd40 list
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D hood release.
Bt! Not completely. Interestingly enough the MSDS for wd40 lists
aliphatic hydrocarbons as a main ingredient. Guess what fish oil is?
Squalene(shark liver oil) is an example.
Mike
On Jul 2, 2013 1:45 AM, "Scott Ri
Shoulda seen the looks Toni used to get jumping the solenoid on our old
240d with a big allen wrench. Nuttin hotter than a cute chick under the
hood of a German car...lol
Mike
I used a big long screwdriver for a long time. However i moved up to
a 18" length of 1/2 " copper tubing. that
For a job like soaking the engine bay of a snowmobile the gallon bottles are
probably invaluable. Otherwise I doubt it matters, its still liquid in the
aerosol cans...
-Curt
Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 13:45:53 -0500
From: Randy Bennell
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D hood
f his.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 12:22:49 -0400
From: Rich Thomas
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D hood release.
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Yeah it leaves sort of a sticky brown gunky re
like new under
the hood. The only machine I've ever seen that still had all the paint on the
exhaust after a couple seasons riding was one of his.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 12:22:49 -0400
From: Rich Thomas
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D hood release.
Messa
I suppose, if the applied-to thing does not need to move
--R
On 7/2/13 12:26 PM, Michael Canfield wrote:
In a harsh environment like that the wd-40 is better. It displaces the
water and leaves a protective barrier. Your LPS will not work as well.
Mike
On Jul 2, 2013 12:22 PM, "Rich Thomas"
Rich Thomas wrote:
Yeah it leaves sort of a sticky brown gunky residue, most of it
evaporates but I have noticed that residue after some long time. My
in-laws are quite fond of it at the Nantucket house, which is right
close to the water, and it gets a lot of salt spray and air, so stuff
tend
In a harsh environment like that the wd-40 is better. It displaces the
water and leaves a protective barrier. Your LPS will not work as well.
Mike
On Jul 2, 2013 12:22 PM, "Rich Thomas"
wrote:
> Yeah it leaves sort of a sticky brown gunky residue, most of it evaporates
> but I have noticed tha
Yeah it leaves sort of a sticky brown gunky residue, most of it
evaporates but I have noticed that residue after some long time. My
in-laws are quite fond of it at the Nantucket house, which is right
close to the water, and it gets a lot of salt spray and air, so stuff
tends to corrode and sei
It does goop up. Provides an excellent protective barrier for non-moving
parts. Not so good on moving parts as it collects dust and dirt and "goops
up" into a oily paste.
Mike
On Jul 2, 2013 12:14 PM, "Randy Bennell" wrote:
> On 01/07/2013 3:33 PM, Rich Thomas wrote:
>
>> Initially, then when
Do you find that WD40 goops up?
My experience with it seems to indicate that it just disappears.
Try spraying it in an adding machine, clock, etc. Wait a month
or six. Then buy another clock.
-- Jim
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On 01/07/2013 3:33 PM, Rich Thomas wrote:
Initially, then when it goops up after it dries out you are worse off
than when you started.
--R
Do you find that WD40 goops up?
My experience with it seems to indicate that it just disappears.
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;s tale). It's petro distillates.
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> Canfield
> Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 12:51 AM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D hood release.
>
> Is fish oi
You want to file the detents or depressions in order to once again
allow the pin to nestle in place without popping out.
And go easy! The difference between "stays in the detent now" and
"won't come out of the detent now" is only a stroke or two of the
file.
-- Jim
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You want to file the detents or depressions in order to once again allow the
pin to nestle in place without popping out.
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On Jul 2, 2013, at 12:13 AM, Fmiser wrote:
>> dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
>>
>> Can the turn signal stalk on a 78 240D be repaired-as in, is it
>> eligi
That makes sense.
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On Jul 2, 2013, at 2:34 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:
>> So if battery was bad then why wouldn't it even crank with battery charger
>> set 225A start mode. Why did it initially crank with battery charger and now
>> not?
>
> Somebody once told me that it takes mo
There were lights with charger connected but I guess the battery was so dead
that it was robbing the current from the car.
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On Jul 1, 2013, at 11:59 PM, Fmiser wrote:
>> dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
>>
>> Ok trying to get my friend's 78 240D started. No luck. It
>> initially
So if battery was bad then why wouldn't it even crank with battery
charger set 225A start mode. Why did it initially crank with battery
charger and now not?
Somebody once told me that it takes more like 1000A to crank one
of these diesels over, if it's on the cold side.
-- Jim
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But WD-40 is not a lubricant.
But it sure acts like one.
I think of it more as a very slow-set glue.
I used ATF, and used the vacuum source to slurp it
up into the cable sheath and all the way through.
-- Jim
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Can the turn signal stalk on a 78 240D be repaired-as in, is it
eligible to have the detents filed?
Yes, so far as I know.
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No fish oil in WD40 (wife's tale). It's petro distillates.
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Canfield
Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 12:51 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D hood release.
Is fish
Is fish oil not a lubricant?
Mike
On Jul 2, 2013 12:11 AM, "Fmiser" wrote:
> > > > Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
> > > >
> > > > LIberally spray inside the cable sheath with WD 40 from the
> > > > hood end as well.
>
> > > Craig wrote:
> > >
> > > But WD-40 is not a lubricant.
>
> > Andrew wrote:
> >
> dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> Can the turn signal stalk on a 78 240D be repaired-as in, is it
> eligible to have the detents filed?
I'm a bit confused... What detents? And why do you want to file
them? What should this repair?
I am pretty sure my 1978 W123 turn signal assembly is exactly t
> dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> Ok trying to get my friend's 78 240D started. No luck. It
> initially would crank with battery charger hooked up but then on
> subsequent attempt would not crank. Without charger no dash
> lights, nothing. Not sure what's going on. I replaced the starter
> on thi
> > > Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
> > >
> > > LIberally spray inside the cable sheath with WD 40 from the
> > > hood end as well.
> > Craig wrote:
> >
> > But WD-40 is not a lubricant.
> Andrew wrote:
>
> But it sure acts like one.
So does water. And Elmers glue - until it sets.
If you want lubr
Try it on your seats
--R
On 7/1/13 6:12 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
Well, at least I don't use Armor All on my vinyl surfaces...
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On Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 4:33 PM, Rich Thomas <
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote:
> Initially, then when it goops up after it dries out you are worse off than
> when you started.
>
> --R
>
>
>
> On 7/1/13 3:22 PM, Andrew Strasf
a touch of starter and it fired right up,
> of course. Looks of amazement, cheering and acclamations, etc., from the
> assembled gallery as I lowered the hood and jumped back in my Caravan.
>
> Wilton
>
> - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond"
> To: "D
Initially, then when it goops up after it dries out you are worse off
than when you started.
--R
On 7/1/13 3:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
But it sure acts like one.
On Jul 1, 2013 2:30 PM, "Craig" wrote:
On Mon, 1 Jul 2013 12:02:49 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel
wrote:
LIberally spray insid
errible.
Once you get it free'd up clean it with carb cleaner and use some real cable
lube which doesn't attract dirt.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 15:22:01 -0400
From: Andrew Strasfogel
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D hood release.
Message-ID:
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Can the turn signal stalk on a 78 240D be repaired-as in, is it eligible to
have the detents filed?
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, cheering and acclamations, etc., from the assembled
> gallery as I lowered the hood and jumped back in my Caravan.
>
> Wilton
>
> - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond"
> To: "Diesel List"
> Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 1:14 PM
> Subj
But it sure acts like one.
On Jul 1, 2013 2:30 PM, "Craig" wrote:
> On Mon, 1 Jul 2013 12:02:49 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel
> wrote:
>
> > LIberally spray inside the cable sheath with WD 40 from the hood end as
> > well.
> >
> > On Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 11:41 AM, Jim Cathey
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Yup.
On Mon, 1 Jul 2013 12:02:49 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel
wrote:
> LIberally spray inside the cable sheath with WD 40 from the hood end as
> well.
>
> On Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 11:41 AM, Jim Cathey
> wrote:
>
> > Yup. I would add, use vice grips, and be prepared for it to take a
> > lot
> >> more
> >>
"
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Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 1:14 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D no start
Sure sounds like it to me, maybe an internal short?
Last winter my 240D made a weird sound when I tried to start it in the
airport parking garage, on the second attempt it started.
Then a cou
Ground strap engine to body (on the 79 300TD is down above the
transmission at back of block)?
--R
On 7/1/13 12:50 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
Ok trying to get my friend's 78 240D started. No luck. It initially would crank
with battery charger hooked up but then on subsequent attempt wo
l set", he said "Color me amazed". Now he tells people around the office
what a wizard I am.
-Curt
The man, the myth, the office legend
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 13:03:27 -0400
From: Michael Canfield
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D no start
Message-ID:
Con
So if battery was bad then why wouldn't it even crank with battery charger set
225A start mode. Why did it initially crank with battery charger and now not?
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 1, 2013, at 1:03 PM, Michael Canfield wrote:
> Bad battery or severely corroded battery terminals?
>
> Mike
>
Bad battery or severely corroded battery terminals?
Mike
On Jul 1, 2013 12:51 PM, wrote:
> Ok trying to get my friend's 78 240D started. No luck. It initially would
> crank with battery charger hooked up but then on subsequent attempt would
> not crank. Without charger no dash lights, nothing.
Ok trying to get my friend's 78 240D started. No luck. It initially would crank
with battery charger hooked up but then on subsequent attempt would not crank.
Without charger no dash lights, nothing. Not sure what's going on. I replaced
the starter on this car several years ago, my friend drove
e
>> cable.
>>
>> -Curt
>>
>> Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 08:39:29 -0700
>> From: Alex Chamberlain
>> To: Mercedes Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D hood release.
>> Message-ID:
>>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859
D. It even came
with a pair of vice grips.
My '85 190D had a nasty cable and kept breaking the under dash lever which
sadly on the w201 is plastic. Had I kept the car I'd have replaced the
cable.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 08:39:29 -0700
From: Alex Chamberlain
To: Mercedes Discussio
190D had a nasty cable and kept breaking the under dash lever which
> sadly on the w201 is plastic. Had I kept the car I'd have replaced the
> cable.
>
> -Curt
>
> Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 08:39:29 -0700
> From: Alex Chamberlain
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subj
08:39:29 -0700
From: Alex Chamberlain
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On Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 8:37 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:
> I'm trying to pop the hood on a friends 240D. The latch coming
LIberally spray inside the cable sheath with WD 40 from the hood end as
well.
On Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 11:41 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:
> Yup. I would add, use vice grips, and be prepared for it to take a lot
>> more
>> effort than you expect.
>>
>
> Yes, in this case, DO tug on that!
>
> -- Jim
>
>
>
Yup. I would add, use vice grips, and be prepared for it to take a lot
more
effort than you expect.
Yes, in this case, DO tug on that!
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On Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 8:37 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:
> I'm trying to pop the hood on a friends 240D. The latch coming out of the
>> grill is broken and a coat wire attached. The release cable in the car
>> seems stretched as it won't release the hood. What do I do here?
>>
>
> Unhook the handle end
I'm trying to pop the hood on a friends 240D. The latch coming out of
the grill is broken and a coat wire attached. The release cable in the
car seems stretched as it won't release the hood. What do I do here?
Unhook the handle end of the cable from the wall of the car
and pull on the entire th
I'm trying to pop the hood on a friends 240D. The latch coming out of the grill
is broken and a coat wire attached. The release cable in the car seems
stretched as it won't release the hood. What do I do here?
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D won't burp
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I get the air out by cracking open the top hose at the
radi
Pouring coolant into top hose a la Jim works nicely for me, too, but my cars
are '87 124 and '91 126.
Wilton
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From: "Jim Cathey"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 11:52 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D won&
I get the air out by cracking open the top hose at the
radiator and pouring water in until it's running out over
my hand, then I push the hose on. That seems to do it.
Try parking with the nose significantly up. Ramps?
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BAH! These are the days that make me want to throw up my hands and get a brand
new appliance grade car to be boring in.
I can't get my '78 240D to not run hot. Its not overheating but right now the
gauge is steady around 200F (max is 250F) with no warm coming from the heat.
Okay, backup. Everyt
Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com>
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Tensioner is not something you take apart as it is under spring
pressure. you replace the unit. I have o
Tensioner is not something you take apart as it is under spring
pressure. you replace the unit. I have only seen leaks at the oring
seal to the head. I can't remember the 616 style, but I think it is
the same as older types that is held in with two bolts, one also
being half on the exh mani
Ahhh, so close to getting my '78 240D back into usable trim. Took it for a 10
mile ride today and everything was fine except a lingering scent of burning
oil. I figured I'd spilled a little when I changed it the other day but the
smell just wouldn't quit. When I got home I had oil dripping off t
If we didn't love ya, Max, I wouldn't say a word. ;<)
Wilton
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From: "Max"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2013 5:14 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D
Usually, much to my family's horror, not much trying
Usually, much to my family's horror, not much trying is required!
WILTON wrote:
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>
>Wilton
>
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>To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
>Sen
Ha!
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On May 4, 2013, at 12:26 PM, Max wrote:
> Your application is rejected. Re-apply in 90 days for final disapproval.
>
> ;)
>
> Welcome Darren!
>
> Darren Marshall wrote:
>
>> Wilton, would you mind helping me understand the process
Max is trying to be a clown today, Darren; welcome aboard. ;<)
Wilton
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From: "Max"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2013 1:26 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D
Your application is rejected. Re-apply in 90 day
Is this banned lite?
Mike
On May 4, 2013 1:26 PM, "Max" wrote:
> Your application is rejected. Re-apply in 90 days for final disapproval.
>
> ;)
>
> Welcome Darren!
>
> Darren Marshall wrote:
>
> >Wilton, would you mind helping me understand the process of getting on
> >this mailing list? I ca
Your application is rejected. Re-apply in 90 days for final disapproval.
;)
Welcome Darren!
Darren Marshall wrote:
>Wilton, would you mind helping me understand the process of getting on
>this mailing list? I cannot seem to post questions as my account is
>still being reviewed (I signed up a
ent this msg and one earlier today to
> the list; I received both of them via the list. Are you receiving this via
> the list?
>
> Wilton
>
> - Original Message - From: "Darren Marshall"
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Sent: Thursday, May 02,
hursday, May 02, 2013 12:23 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D
Wilton, would you mind helping me understand the process of getting on
this mailing list? I cannot seem to post questions as my account is still
being reviewed (I signed up a week ago) ...
any help or insight would be appreciated!
Darren
Wilton, would you mind helping me understand the process of getting on this
mailing list? I cannot seem to post questions as my account is still being
reviewed (I signed up a week ago) ...
any help or insight would be appreciated!
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On May 2,
On May 3, 2013 11:50 AM, "Craig" wrote:
>
> You are correct, though, that once a
> 240D is started it will continue to
> run without electricity. I don't know if
> that is true for more modern
> diesels
Probably a simple inverse function. The more modern they get, the worse
they run without ele
Which is why I said "partially wrong" :)
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'98 ML320 "Max" (164,xxx mi)
On 5/3/2013 1:50 PM, Craig wrote:
Actually no, not wrong
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> BZT, partially wrong. None are *required* to start or run a
> 240D, they are required if you wish to have turn signals, wipers, or
> lights.
Actually no, not wrong. If you want to CONTINUE to be able to start your
240D, you do need
BZT, partially wrong. None are *required* to start or run a
240D, they are required if you wish to have turn signals, wipers, or lights.
My first Benz, '83 300SD, had the regulator go bad around dusk during a
trip from AR to KS. We spent the night at a motel, called the Kansas
City B
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Me, too, but my "condition" would make it REALLY hard for me to drive a
stndrd tranny now (Model A or Karman Ghia); 'c
was VERY glad to get there each time for him to take it.
Now, if I had plenty of dough like y'all (youse guys), I'd put an autotranny
in 'em and off I'd go with a one-footed Model A or Karman Ghia.
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To: &q
What makes the coupe so valuable? The 365daysofA guy only paid like $14k for
his Tudor.
If I had a big garage I'd seriously consider a bottom feeder type Model A...
-Curt
Date: Thu, 2 May 2013 15:00:25 -0400
From: "WILTON"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Subject:
money for any of
'em. 'Woulda been nice if I coulda stored 'em in a nice, dry warehouse
somewhere - not TOO dry - a Goldilocks warehouse.
Wilton
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, May 0
Curt Raymond"
> To: "Diesel List"
> Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 1:10 PM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D
>
>
> Me too, I had a china blue wagon for awhile with the blue interior...
>>
>> In wondering if my 240D is kaput I did some searching for a new one, if
Yep, I've pined for my 3-pedal one several times; sorta wish I'da bought it
back and fixed it myself.
Wilton
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Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 1:10 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D
Me too, I had a ch
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I like it best in Dimitri Blue/blue.
On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 12:06 PM, WILTON wrote:
> 'Saw a beautiful, spotless 240D in a parking lot a little while ago.
> Design may be nearly 40 y
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I like it best in Dimitri Blue/blue.
On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 12:06 PM, WILTON wrote:
'Saw a beautiful, spotless 240D in a parking lot a little while ago.
Design may be nearly 40 years old, b
I like it best in Dimitri Blue/blue.
On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 12:06 PM, WILTON wrote:
> 'Saw a beautiful, spotless 240D in a parking lot a little while ago.
> Design may be nearly 40 years old, but it still looks mighty good, even in
> beige/tan!
>
> Wilton
> _
'Saw a beautiful, spotless 240D in a parking lot a little while ago. Design
may be nearly 40 years old, but it still looks mighty good, even in beige/tan!
Wilton
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An auto electric shop that repairs/rebuilds starters can get them.
If you find a source, you want a Bosch.
I'm working on the warranty thing right now. Oddly enough, I got this
starter from Gary. I'm going to get a big dose of his customer service
right now.
And, as a point of data for everyo
ick.
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Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 6:42 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D starting woes update.
Funny story about starter abuse:
Co-worker had a PT Cruiser that had intermittent starting probl
Sorry, I'm late to all this, but I see your post where you mention the
problem is the relay... I didn't catch up on all the rest of them yet. But,
Being a 1980, this probably has the earlier style relay. You can open
these up and clean the contacts. If you hear it clicking, then the
solenoid in
Bob R wrote:
> I have removed the starter, but the solenoid back on, packed up and I'm
> heading over to UPS. Gary provided stellar customer serviceso far.
Yes.
Our problem was in December. We used hammer on starter for about 10 days
and then the problem disappeared. Gary found us a German s
Funny story about starter abuse:
Co-worker had a PT Cruiser that had intermittent starting problems, as in it
would not crank at random times. Knowing I had a "little" automotive experience
(his words) he asked me if I had any idea as to the problem.
"Check all of your battery terminals, chassi
I have removed the starter, but the solenoid back on, packed up and I'm
heading over to UPS. Gary provided stellar customer serviceso far.
Bob R
On Apr 8, 2013 3:27 PM, "Dan Penoff" wrote:
> If you can find a solenoid it will cost almost as much as a complete
> starter. That's just the way t
If you can find a solenoid it will cost almost as much as a complete starter.
That's just the way the market is.
This solenoid works by pulling in the armature to engage the bendix drive on
the starter. When the armature pulls in, a large copper disc on the armature
shorts the two large termina
cussion List"
> Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 5:17 PM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D starting woes update.
>
>
> I'm working on the warranty thing right now. Oddly enough, I got this
>> starter from Gary. I'm going to get a big dose of his customer service
>> rig
I guess you turned in the old starter when you got the "new" one?
Wilton
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From: "Bob Rentfro"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 5:17 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D starting woes update.
I'm working on
I'm working on the warranty thing right now. Oddly enough, I got this
starter from Gary. I'm going to get a big dose of his customer service
right now.
And, as a point of data for everyone, no one sells starter solenoids by
them self anymore.
Bob R
On Apr 8, 2013 2:14 PM, "Craig" wrote:
> On Mon
On Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:26:38 -0700 Bob Rentfro wrote:
> The solenoid came installed on the new Bosch starter I bought three
> months ago. So what holds that's so annoying on? Is it allen head?
You bought it new three months ago?
What kind of warranty does it have?
Can you not make good on the w
On Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:38:49 -0700 Bob Rentfro wrote:
> Sothis is the first time I've tried to remove a solenoid. It appears
> that the electrical part comes off and the mechanical part stays on the
> starter is that correct?
You will first need to remove the starter from the car.
Then loose
I get it now. Thanks for all the advice, men. Gotta get the pug on the
road. Gotta find a solenoid
On Apr 8, 2013 1:39 PM, "Craig" wrote:
> On Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:02:54 -0700 Bob Rentfro wrote:
>
> > > What happens when you short the top large terminal on the starter
> > > (with the large wire t
On Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:02:54 -0700 Bob Rentfro wrote:
> > What happens when you short the top large terminal on the starter
> > (with the large wire that goes to the battery) to the small, middle
> > terminal on the starter?
>
> Curtain Craig I just went from the top lug to the small lug on the
>
Sothis is the first time I've tried to remove a solenoid. It appears
that the electrical part comes off and the mechanical part stays on the
starter is that correct?
Bob R
On Apr 8, 2013 1:26 PM, "Bob Rentfro" wrote:
> The solenoid came installed on the new Bosch starter I bought three month
The solenoid came installed on the new Bosch starter I bought three months
ago. So what holds that's so annoying on? Is it allen head?
On Apr 8, 2013 1:14 PM, "Randy Bennell" wrote:
> On 08/04/2013 3:02 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
>
>> Curtain Craig I just went from the top lug to the small lug on the
On 08/04/2013 3:02 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
Curtain Craig I just went from the top lug to the small lug on the solenoid
and I can hear clicking at the glow plug relay but nothing happens.
Bad solenoid?
On Apr 8, 2013 12:56 PM, "Craig" wrote:
Let me suggest that you get one of the remote starter
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