[MBZ] Oil Analysis
Larry, Are you still offering a discount on your 3-pack or 4-pack of oil testing kits? Does your lab provide the soot load for those of us with compression ignition? Thanks, Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 4:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Seal There's a ~3/4" drain in each of those wells - with a rubber boot to keep stuff from the road coming in through them They'd drain water though - as long as leaves, maps, gloves, etc aren't covering them. YMMV LarryT 91 300D 78 240D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue
I am in Atlanta now with the 240D. Everything went perfect until I got to the hotel where we are staying for the ball game. I shut the car off and came back out after registering and the car was completely dead. Nothing was powering on. It turns out I missed tightning one nut. The one on the battery cable. It was about 1.1/2" from the battery. I stuck it on and the car started right up. I had to laugh. Steve On Sun, Apr 4, 2010 at 7:53 AM, Steve wrote: > This was my first automatic transmission of any kind but it was easier to > install than a manual. I pulled the tans and left the engine in place. I > believe I could pull one out now in about 3 hours or less if I don't have > to > fight more than a couple of bolts. > > Steve > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] > On Behalf Of Tim C. > Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 7:23 AM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue > > > > Trans dead 3/16/2010 > > Back on the road 4/3/2010 > > Congratulations! > > > Used a dent puller with a threaded bar bent in a 90 degree angle to pull > out > > the old seal. I started the installation of the replacement trans at > 11:00 > > this morning and had it installed by 3:30 pm. It went very well. Went out > > Wow! Had you done an MB transmission before? Did you pull engine at the > same time? Inquiring mind wants to know... :) > > Happy Easter, > -Tim > > > ___ > 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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue
Yeah, DC doesn't jump too well. Did your heart skip a beat? -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "SteveB" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 8:05:19 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue I am in Atlanta now with the 240D. Everything went perfect until I got to the hotel where we are staying for the ball game. I shut the car off and came back out after registering and the car was completely dead. Nothing was powering on. It turns out I missed tightning one nut. The one on the battery cable. It was about 1.1/2" from the battery. I stuck it on and the car started right up. I had to laugh. Steve On Sun, Apr 4, 2010 at 7:53 AM, Steve wrote: > This was my first automatic transmission of any kind but it was easier to > install than a manual. I pulled the tans and left the engine in place. I > believe I could pull one out now in about 3 hours or less if I don't have > to > fight more than a couple of bolts. > > Steve > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] > On Behalf Of Tim C. > Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 7:23 AM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue > > > > Trans dead 3/16/2010 > > Back on the road 4/3/2010 > > Congratulations! > > > Used a dent puller with a threaded bar bent in a 90 degree angle to pull > out > > the old seal. I started the installation of the replacement trans at > 11:00 > > this morning and had it installed by 3:30 pm. It went very well. Went out > > Wow! Had you done an MB transmission before? Did you pull engine at the > same time? Inquiring mind wants to know... :) > > Happy Easter, > -Tim > > > ___ > 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://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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Another Oil Thread
Dieselvolk, Just got back on Saturday from a business trip to New England and back, drove my '87 wagon and put on about 1700 miles. It's now time for an oil change, but I cannot find Mobil 1 15W-40 or 0w-40 at the usual places. Where are folks getting their M1 these days? Also, during the homebound leg, the low oil light came on for a few minutes, so I checked the level during the next rest stop, and after only sitting for about 10 minutes, the oil registered at the midway point on the dipstick (normal point for the low oil level light to start activating on my car). I was surprised that it (Mobil 1 15w-40) had drained back into the oil sump so quickly! Does anyone else find that their M1 drains back quickly in OM60x engines vs.OM61x? Marshall used to say that one must wait 6 to 8 hours to get an accurate oil reading using M1 in an OM61x engine, and I guess I assumed that the same applied to an OM60x engine. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 323k miles '95 E300 274k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
I got some15W50 at El Mercado de Wal a coupla weeks back. --R On 4/6/2010 8:15 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Dieselvolk, Just got back on Saturday from a business trip to New England and back, drove my '87 wagon and put on about 1700 miles. It's now time for an oil change, but I cannot find Mobil 1 15W-40 or 0w-40 at the usual places. Where are folks getting their M1 these days? Also, during the homebound leg, the low oil light came on for a few minutes, so I checked the level during the next rest stop, and after only sitting for about 10 minutes, the oil registered at the midway point on the dipstick (normal point for the low oil level light to start activating on my car). I was surprised that it (Mobil 1 15w-40) had drained back into the oil sump so quickly! Does anyone else find that their M1 drains back quickly in OM60x engines vs.OM61x? Marshall used to say that one must wait 6 to 8 hours to get an accurate oil reading using M1 in an OM61x engine, and I guess I assumed that the same applied to an OM60x engine. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 323k miles '95 E300 274k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ 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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
Oil level lights are notoriously inaccurate. Circuit has sensor, some type of timer relay etc. M1 oil is like lemon juice when hot. About 90% will be in the pan after 5 minutes, the last teacup full will be tenacious and take many hours to drain to the pan. That is why I usually change my oil stone cold on all my cars. YMMV -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 8:15:49 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread Dieselvolk, Just got back on Saturday from a business trip to New England and back, drove my '87 wagon and put on about 1700 miles. It's now time for an oil change, but I cannot find Mobil 1 15W-40 or 0w-40 at the usual places. Where are folks getting their M1 these days? Also, during the homebound leg, the low oil light came on for a few minutes, so I checked the level during the next rest stop, and after only sitting for about 10 minutes, the oil registered at the midway point on the dipstick (normal point for the low oil level light to start activating on my car). I was surprised that it (Mobil 1 15w-40) had drained back into the oil sump so quickly! Does anyone else find that their M1 drains back quickly in OM60x engines vs.OM61x? Marshall used to say that one must wait 6 to 8 hours to get an accurate oil reading using M1 in an OM61x engine, and I guess I assumed that the same applied to an OM60x engine. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 323k miles '95 E300 274k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ 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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
15w-50? I checked both of our Mt. P Wal-Mart locations a couple weeks ago, no joy, so maybe I need to cross over to your side of the creeks. Rather irritating, sometimes Mt. P Wal-Mart's have diesel rated M1 in stock and I'll buy up all they have on the shelf (all 2 or 3 bottles) and then six months later they'll be out of stock for weeks and weeks. I've mentioned it to the workers and even a manager and the reply is always "it should come in on the next truck" but maybe someone else is buying all that up before I get there. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 8:26 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread I got some15W50 at El Mercado de Wal a coupla weeks back. --R On 4/6/2010 8:15 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: > Dieselvolk, > > Just got back on Saturday from a business trip to New England and > back, drove my '87 wagon and put on about 1700 miles. It's now time > for an oil change, but I cannot find Mobil 1 15W-40 or 0w-40 at the > usual places. Where are folks getting their M1 these days? > > Also, during the homebound leg, the low oil light came on for a few > minutes, so I checked the level during the next rest stop, and after > only sitting for about 10 minutes, the oil registered at the midway > point on the dipstick (normal point for the low oil level light to > start activating on my car). I was surprised that it (Mobil 1 15w-40) > had drained back into the oil sump so quickly! > > Does anyone else find that their M1 drains back quickly in OM60x > engines vs.OM61x? Marshall used to say that one must wait 6 to 8 > hours to get an accurate oil reading using M1 in an OM61x engine, and > I guess I assumed that the same applied to an OM60x engine. > > Very respectfully, > /s/ > Max Dillon > '87 300TD 323k miles > '95 E300 274k miles (project) > '73 Balboa 20 > Charleston SC > > > > ___ > 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://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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
My oil level sensor has been pretty consistent, when the level reaches the mid-way point on the stick it will start activating (stay on for a minute or two), and when it finally comes on and stays on the level is all the way down to the bottom mark or 'add' mark. It takes a month or so (1500 miles or more) to drop to the 'add' mark and so I now just add a quart when it starts to blink. I used to only change my M1 oil on stone cold engines, but now I'm beginning to wonder if that is really necessary on OM60x engines. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of pm7...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 8:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread Oil level lights are notoriously inaccurate. Circuit has sensor, some type of timer relay etc. M1 oil is like lemon juice when hot. About 90% will be in the pan after 5 minutes, the last teacup full will be tenacious and take many hours to drain to the pan. That is why I usually change my oil stone cold on all my cars. YMMV -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 8:15:49 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread Dieselvolk, Just got back on Saturday from a business trip to New England and back, drove my '87 wagon and put on about 1700 miles. It's now time for an oil change, but I cannot find Mobil 1 15W-40 or 0w-40 at the usual places. Where are folks getting their M1 these days? Also, during the homebound leg, the low oil light came on for a few minutes, so I checked the level during the next rest stop, and after only sitting for about 10 minutes, the oil registered at the midway point on the dipstick (normal point for the low oil level light to start activating on my car). I was surprised that it (Mobil 1 15w-40) had drained back into the oil sump so quickly! Does anyone else find that their M1 drains back quickly in OM60x engines vs.OM61x? Marshall used to say that one must wait 6 to 8 hours to get an accurate oil reading using M1 in an OM61x engine, and I guess I assumed that the same applied to an OM60x engine. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 323k miles '95 E300 274k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ 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://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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
It is written in the book of Saint Marshall, DO NOT TOP OFF THE OIL. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 9:05:31 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread My oil level sensor has been pretty consistent, when the level reaches the mid-way point on the stick it will start activating (stay on for a minute or two), and when it finally comes on and stays on the level is all the way down to the bottom mark or 'add' mark. It takes a month or so (1500 miles or more) to drop to the 'add' mark and so I now just add a quart when it starts to blink. I used to only change my M1 oil on stone cold engines, but now I'm beginning to wonder if that is really necessary on OM60x engines. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of pm7...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 8:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread Oil level lights are notoriously inaccurate. Circuit has sensor, some type of timer relay etc. M1 oil is like lemon juice when hot. About 90% will be in the pan after 5 minutes, the last teacup full will be tenacious and take many hours to drain to the pan. That is why I usually change my oil stone cold on all my cars. YMMV -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 8:15:49 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread Dieselvolk, Just got back on Saturday from a business trip to New England and back, drove my '87 wagon and put on about 1700 miles. It's now time for an oil change, but I cannot find Mobil 1 15W-40 or 0w-40 at the usual places. Where are folks getting their M1 these days? Also, during the homebound leg, the low oil light came on for a few minutes, so I checked the level during the next rest stop, and after only sitting for about 10 minutes, the oil registered at the midway point on the dipstick (normal point for the low oil level light to start activating on my car). I was surprised that it (Mobil 1 15w-40) had drained back into the oil sump so quickly! Does anyone else find that their M1 drains back quickly in OM60x engines vs.OM61x? Marshall used to say that one must wait 6 to 8 hours to get an accurate oil reading using M1 in an OM61x engine, and I guess I assumed that the same applied to an OM60x engine. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 323k miles '95 E300 274k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ 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://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://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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
I got 15W-40 at autozone last week. I usually check oil in the 60x engines first thing in the morning, but don't see that much difference after 1/2 an hour after running, but haven't studied it closely. On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 7:15 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: > Dieselvolk, > > Just got back on Saturday from a business trip to New England and back, > drove my '87 wagon and put on about 1700 miles. It's now time for an > oil change, but I cannot find Mobil 1 15W-40 or 0w-40 at the usual > places. Where are folks getting their M1 these days? > > Also, during the homebound leg, the low oil light came on for a few > minutes, so I checked the level during the next rest stop, and after > only sitting for about 10 minutes, the oil registered at the midway > point on the dipstick (normal point for the low oil level light to start > activating on my car). I was surprised that it (Mobil 1 15w-40) had > drained back into the oil sump so quickly! > > Does anyone else find that their M1 drains back quickly in OM60x engines > vs.OM61x? Marshall used to say that one must wait 6 to 8 hours to get > an accurate oil reading using M1 in an OM61x engine, and I guess I > assumed that the same applied to an OM60x engine. > -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] One for Woger
Get your 356 while it's hot... http://bringatrailer.com/2010/04/06/flood-the-market-outlaw-porsche-356-sell-off/ Dan ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
I think I got the stuff either at the one by the airport or Folly Rd, but that is no assurance they will still have it. --R On 4/6/2010 9:01 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: 15w-50? I checked both of our Mt. P Wal-Mart locations a couple weeks ago, no joy, so maybe I need to cross over to your side of the creeks. Rather irritating, sometimes Mt. P Wal-Mart's have diesel rated M1 in stock and I'll buy up all they have on the shelf (all 2 or 3 bottles) and then six months later they'll be out of stock for weeks and weeks. I've mentioned it to the workers and even a manager and the reply is always "it should come in on the next truck" but maybe someone else is buying all that up before I get there. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 8:26 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread I got some15W50 at El Mercado de Wal a coupla weeks back. --R On 4/6/2010 8:15 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Dieselvolk, Just got back on Saturday from a business trip to New England and back, drove my '87 wagon and put on about 1700 miles. It's now time for an oil change, but I cannot find Mobil 1 15W-40 or 0w-40 at the usual places. Where are folks getting their M1 these days? Also, during the homebound leg, the low oil light came on for a few minutes, so I checked the level during the next rest stop, and after only sitting for about 10 minutes, the oil registered at the midway point on the dipstick (normal point for the low oil level light to start activating on my car). I was surprised that it (Mobil 1 15w-40) had drained back into the oil sump so quickly! Does anyone else find that their M1 drains back quickly in OM60x engines vs.OM61x? Marshall used to say that one must wait 6 to 8 hours to get an accurate oil reading using M1 in an OM61x engine, and I guess I assumed that the same applied to an OM60x engine. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 323k miles '95 E300 274k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ 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://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://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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement
ROTFLMAO Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 8:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement damn, thats a good deal I guess but hell, I need to do about 3 or 4 cars though. Will you sell me enough to do 4 cars for $199 total? Rusty Cullens wrote: They are legit no name brand. I have sold hundreds of them with no issues. $199.00 versus $510.76 Lemforder. Rusty Cullens -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Seal
On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 3:40 PM, Rusty Cullens wrote: > If you have 3 feet of water in there it will come out somewhere, trust me. Nah, it isn't 3 feet. When I bought the car, the trunk was leaking. The service shop says it was the broken antenna, that water was coming in there. So they've broken off the remainder of the antenna and sealed it off with a putty/tape like substance. There isn't any noticeable rust in the trunk, so my belief is that the leak is recent, and hasn't been happening a real long time. There is rust in other body panels, so I know she has been outside a good portion of her life. My brother and I took after the trunk with a shop wet/dry vac and got up a good amount of the "stored" water that was in the spare tire section. I have noticed water in the deck lid, though. I open the trunk, and water sloshes out. The service shop says that the remaining water is evaporating from heat, rising to the deck lid, condensing, rolling down the lid into the front of it, then when I open it falls back out and the cycle pretty much repeats. The trunk has not once been completely dry since I've owned the car. So my thought was, is it sealed so well that this water has no where else to go. However, I've not noticed any drains. I'll have to make time to try to locate the ones mentioned here. Greg says he clears his with a chopstick? So they can't be very large, right? There are small depressions behind the wheel wells where water sits. We had shop vac'd those out too, as they had some standing water in them. So the drains should be in those areas, or somewhere under the spare tire? EdB ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue
I have recently purchased a 240D (W123 1983) and have noticed that the car is very hard to get moving after sitting a long time, like first thing in the morning. I can get her started, and she'll idle, but as soon as I apply load (shift the transmission into gear) she pretty much dies. Now, the key for the manual choke broke off, and I've got the thing twisted as far as I believe I can counter clockwise. It's hard to move it to the left though, so not sure, turn clockwise far easier. However, after I get her convinced to move anymore than about 100 feet. She's fine. Stop at signs and lights under load and start back up again without any real problem. She idles real rough while at stop, in gear though. But she's my first diesel so I might just not be used to the engine characteristics. Any ideas? EdB ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
On Tue, 06 Apr 2010 08:39 -0500, "OK Don" wrote: > I got 15W-40 at autozone last week. I usually check oil in the 60x > engines first thing in the morning, but don't see that much difference > after 1/2 an hour after running, but haven't studied it closely. I have enough trouble finding quantities of M1 "Turbo Diesel Truck" 15W-40 or regular M1 20W-50 that I've just started using Delo. I buy it in 6 gallon cases at Sam's Club for about what one change of M1 would cost me. I appreciate the advantages of M1 but I'm not going to drive all over town trying to find it. Allan ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fw: 126 rear window lift again
I adjusted the down stop block on the lift arm so that it strikes the mechanism base (bottoms out) a little earlier. I can't detect any side motion at the slide block now when the lift arm stops. We'll see. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 1:42 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: 126 rear window lift again No, all he needs to do is wire a normally-closed microswitch in series with the down switch. When the window hits the microswitch, it will open and unground the motor wire, just like releasing the console switch does. And, as has already been stated, permanently lock the window in the down position. The motor only has two wires, just like a light bulb. If you disconnect one wire to a light bulb, will it light up again when you switch polarity to the other wire? No, it will not. How about wood blocks in the bottoms of the doors. That will still have the problem of motor torque twisting things. My recollection is that the down stop should be a separate stop against the arm, and that's often out of place. It should not be putting side force on the slider. The ONLY problem with the design is that the casting is a bit too flimsy for the material it is made out of. It warps with time, and usually cracks when you try to bend it back. The motor is stall current limited, it doesn't need any more complexity. It's pretty reliable as-is. The switches get dirty, or the castings break. Those are the big problems. -- Jim ___ 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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue
Ed, > I have recently purchased a 240D (W123 1983) and have noticed that the car Cool! > is very hard to get moving after sitting a long time, like first thing in > the morning. I can get her started, and she'll idle, but as soon as I apply > load (shift the transmission into gear) she pretty much dies. Now, the key I would guess bad fuel supply? Have you replaced both your fuel filters? If you have black slime in the small filter (probably you can see it in the engine bay, little clear thing) you need some biocide posthaste. Try a marina or the internets... Failing that you might have an air leak in your fuel lines. Make sure the hand pump (driver's side of engine) is screwed down tightly, too. You might try wiping down the (probably cloth-covered) injection lines running between cylinders with a paper towel one night, then checking after you've gotten to work to see if they are oozing. Per Marshall, I always start the 300D with the accelerator halfway down. Good news is, my 300D started that way - worse, really, it stalled out on the interstate after the first trip to work - and now is running pretty well. :) Until last week I carried an extra 5gal of diesel in the trunk so I could run an emergency tank if it came to that... > for the manual choke broke off, and I've got the thing twisted as far as I > believe I can counter clockwise. It's hard to move it to the left though, so > not sure, turn clockwise far easier. You can adjust the resting idle slightly, depending which accelerator linkage you have. On mine there is a nylon nut to the left of the IP link that can twist in or out. You probably don't need to go there yet but it might take out some roughness in the interim. > However, after I get her convinced to move anymore than about 100 feet. > She's fine. Stop at signs and lights under load and start back up again > without any real problem. She idles real rough while at stop, in gear > though. But she's my first diesel so I might just not be used to the engine > characteristics. It's never going to be soft but it shouldn't sound discontinuous. ... Still strikes me as fuel but that's just what I've dealt with recently. Congrats on the purchase, you'll love it eventually. :) -Tim > > Any ideas? > > EdB > ___ > 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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I <3 Jalopnik
That is pretty sweet. The SLC in the corner looks awsome, wish I had a hires version. -Rolf Thomas Savage wrote: Rolf wrote: Best rally compilation I've seen: http://jalopnik.com/5505442/when-men-were-men-and-rallying-was-certain-death And here are a few hundred great still photographs from the golden age of rallying: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scroggzilla/sets/72157617996022989/show/ Awesome. Tom ___ 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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 sideshafts
Yep its South Africa - was wondering if VW beetle OM split boots would work? Anyone coming to the soccer world cup here in June Peter On 6 April 2010 06:05, Craig McCluskey wrote: > On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 22:41:03 -0500 OK Don wrote: > > > Ah - forgot that. > > > > On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 10:11 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > Easy to say in the US, but I believe Peter is in the land of OZ, so > > > it is not so simple. > > Actually, I think he's in South Africa, not Australia. > > > 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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
Yes, and MB even issued a TSB to that affect. I'm probably risking disaster in continuing in my violation of the prime directive, but I can't stand to have that light coming on and off! -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of pm7...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 9:12 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread It is written in the book of Saint Marshall, DO NOT TOP OFF THE OIL. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 9:05:31 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread My oil level sensor has been pretty consistent, when the level reaches the mid-way point on the stick it will start activating (stay on for a minute or two), and when it finally comes on and stays on the level is all the way down to the bottom mark or 'add' mark. It takes a month or so (1500 miles or more) to drop to the 'add' mark and so I now just add a quart when it starts to blink. I used to only change my M1 oil on stone cold engines, but now I'm beginning to wonder if that is really necessary on OM60x engines. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of pm7...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 8:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread Oil level lights are notoriously inaccurate. Circuit has sensor, some type of timer relay etc. M1 oil is like lemon juice when hot. About 90% will be in the pan after 5 minutes, the last teacup full will be tenacious and take many hours to drain to the pan. That is why I usually change my oil stone cold on all my cars. YMMV -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 8:15:49 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread Dieselvolk, Just got back on Saturday from a business trip to New England and back, drove my '87 wagon and put on about 1700 miles. It's now time for an oil change, but I cannot find Mobil 1 15W-40 or 0w-40 at the usual places. Where are folks getting their M1 these days? Also, during the homebound leg, the low oil light came on for a few minutes, so I checked the level during the next rest stop, and after only sitting for about 10 minutes, the oil registered at the midway point on the dipstick (normal point for the low oil level light to start activating on my car). I was surprised that it (Mobil 1 15w-40) had drained back into the oil sump so quickly! Does anyone else find that their M1 drains back quickly in OM60x engines vs.OM61x? Marshall used to say that one must wait 6 to 8 hours to get an accurate oil reading using M1 in an OM61x engine, and I guess I assumed that the same applied to an OM60x engine. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 323k miles '95 E300 274k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ 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://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://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://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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
Don, Thanks, I may have to go that route. Was the price nice? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 9:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread I got 15W-40 at autozone last week. I usually check oil in the 60x engines first thing in the morning, but don't see that much difference after 1/2 an hour after running, but haven't studied it closely. On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 7:15 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: > Dieselvolk, > > Just got back on Saturday from a business trip to New England and > back, drove my '87 wagon and put on about 1700 miles. It's now time > for an oil change, but I cannot find Mobil 1 15W-40 or 0w-40 at the > usual places. Where are folks getting their M1 these days? > > Also, during the homebound leg, the low oil light came on for a few > minutes, so I checked the level during the next rest stop, and after > only sitting for about 10 minutes, the oil registered at the midway > point on the dipstick (normal point for the low oil level light to > start activating on my car). I was surprised that it (Mobil 1 15w-40) > had drained back into the oil sump so quickly! > > Does anyone else find that their M1 drains back quickly in OM60x > engines vs.OM61x? Marshall used to say that one must wait 6 to 8 > hours to get an accurate oil reading using M1 in an OM61x engine, and > I guess I assumed that the same applied to an OM60x engine. > -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
The airport location is close to work, I'll swing by there today or tomorrow. Thanks, Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 10:13 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread I think I got the stuff either at the one by the airport or Folly Rd, but that is no assurance they will still have it. --R On 4/6/2010 9:01 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: > 15w-50? I checked both of our Mt. P Wal-Mart locations a couple weeks > ago, no joy, so maybe I need to cross over to your side of the creeks. > Rather irritating, sometimes Mt. P Wal-Mart's have diesel rated M1 in > stock and I'll buy up all they have on the shelf (all 2 or 3 bottles) > and then six months later they'll be out of stock for weeks and weeks. > I've mentioned it to the workers and even a manager and the reply is > always "it should come in on the next truck" but maybe someone else is > buying all that up before I get there. > > -Max > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas > Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 8:26 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread > > I got some15W50 at El Mercado de Wal a coupla weeks back. > > --R > > On 4/6/2010 8:15 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 > wrote: > >> Dieselvolk, >> >> Just got back on Saturday from a business trip to New England and >> back, drove my '87 wagon and put on about 1700 miles. It's now time >> for an oil change, but I cannot find Mobil 1 15W-40 or 0w-40 at the >> usual places. Where are folks getting their M1 these days? >> >> Also, during the homebound leg, the low oil light came on for a few >> minutes, so I checked the level during the next rest stop, and after >> only sitting for about 10 minutes, the oil registered at the midway >> point on the dipstick (normal point for the low oil level light to >> start activating on my car). I was surprised that it (Mobil 1 >> 15w-40) >> > >> had drained back into the oil sump so quickly! >> >> Does anyone else find that their M1 drains back quickly in OM60x >> engines vs.OM61x? Marshall used to say that one must wait 6 to 8 >> hours to get an accurate oil reading using M1 in an OM61x engine, and >> I guess I assumed that the same applied to an OM60x engine. >> >> Very respectfully, >> /s/ >> Max Dillon >> '87 300TD 323k miles >> '95 E300 274k miles (project) >> '73 Balboa 20 >> Charleston SC >> >> >> >> ___ >> 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://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://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://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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
Allen, I'm starting to think like you, if this becomes too much of a quest I may just go with Delvac 1300 which the local W-mart does carry regularly. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 10:32 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread On Tue, 06 Apr 2010 08:39 -0500, "OK Don" wrote: > I got 15W-40 at autozone last week. I usually check oil in the 60x > engines first thing in the morning, but don't see that much difference > after 1/2 an hour after running, but haven't studied it closely. I have enough trouble finding quantities of M1 "Turbo Diesel Truck" 15W-40 or regular M1 20W-50 that I've just started using Delo. I buy it in 6 gallon cases at Sam's Club for about what one change of M1 would cost me. I appreciate the advantages of M1 but I'm not going to drive all over town trying to find it. Allan ___ 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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue
I think you need to fix that manual idle adjustment (chokes are for gassers, you're a Compression Ignition Man now!) as well as catch-up on things like valve adjustments, Italian tune-ups, check the timing chain stretch, fresh fuel filters/air filter, etc etc. Rough idle at stop could be normal, could be injectors, could be idle speed, could be motor mounts, or combination of all the above. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Ed Booher Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 10:31 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue I have recently purchased a 240D (W123 1983) and have noticed that the car is very hard to get moving after sitting a long time, like first thing in the morning. I can get her started, and she'll idle, but as soon as I apply load (shift the transmission into gear) she pretty much dies. Now, the key for the manual choke broke off, and I've got the thing twisted as far as I believe I can counter clockwise. It's hard to move it to the left though, so not sure, turn clockwise far easier. However, after I get her convinced to move anymore than about 100 feet. She's fine. Stop at signs and lights under load and start back up again without any real problem. She idles real rough while at stop, in gear though. But she's my first diesel so I might just not be used to the engine characteristics. Any ideas? EdB ___ 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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 sideshafts
Someone did the boot/metal can replacement without the special press for the metal can, I think they managed with vice grips, hammer, pliers, etc. Order three or four of the real MB kits, apply some shade-tree ingenuity and I'll bet you can figure it out. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter Merle Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 12:11 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 sideshafts Yep its South Africa - was wondering if VW beetle OM split boots would work? Anyone coming to the soccer world cup here in June Peter On 6 April 2010 06:05, Craig McCluskey wrote: > On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 22:41:03 -0500 OK Don wrote: > > > Ah - forgot that. > > > > On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 10:11 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > Easy to say in the US, but I believe Peter is in the land of OZ, > > > so it is not so simple. > > Actually, I think he's in South Africa, not Australia. > > > 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://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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
I can help you with that, pull the wire off the sensor. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. & A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 12:25:25 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread Yes, and MB even issued a TSB to that affect. I'm probably risking disaster in continuing in my violation of the prime directive, but I can't stand to have that light coming on and off! -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of pm7...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 9:12 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread It is written in the book of Saint Marshall, DO NOT TOP OFF THE OIL. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 9:05:31 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread My oil level sensor has been pretty consistent, when the level reaches the mid-way point on the stick it will start activating (stay on for a minute or two), and when it finally comes on and stays on the level is all the way down to the bottom mark or 'add' mark. It takes a month or so (1500 miles or more) to drop to the 'add' mark and so I now just add a quart when it starts to blink. I used to only change my M1 oil on stone cold engines, but now I'm beginning to wonder if that is really necessary on OM60x engines. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of pm7...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 8:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread Oil level lights are notoriously inaccurate. Circuit has sensor, some type of timer relay etc. M1 oil is like lemon juice when hot. About 90% will be in the pan after 5 minutes, the last teacup full will be tenacious and take many hours to drain to the pan. That is why I usually change my oil stone cold on all my cars. YMMV -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 8:15:49 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread Dieselvolk, Just got back on Saturday from a business trip to New England and back, drove my '87 wagon and put on about 1700 miles. It's now time for an oil change, but I cannot find Mobil 1 15W-40 or 0w-40 at the usual places. Where are folks getting their M1 these days? Also, during the homebound leg, the low oil light came on for a few minutes, so I checked the level during the next rest stop, and after only sitting for about 10 minutes, the oil registered at the midway point on the dipstick (normal point for the low oil level light to start activating on my car). I was surprised that it (Mobil 1 15w-40) had drained back into the oil sump so quickly! Does anyone else find that their M1 drains back quickly in OM60x engines vs.OM61x? Marshall used to say that one must wait 6 to 8 hours to get an accurate oil reading using M1 in an OM61x engine, and I guess I assumed that the same applied to an OM60x engine. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 323k miles '95 E300 274k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ 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://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://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://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://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 op
[MBZ] Runaway Diesel! Or How I Survived A Stuck Throttle
Dieselvolk, You may remember a couple weeks ago I 'fixed' my cruise control. During a test drive, on a long steep downhill, she stopped responding to CC stalk inputs and kept accelerating. I stepped on the brakes, thinking that would cancel the tempomat, but when I let off the car picked up speed again. I thought about shutting off the engine with the key, and shifting to neutral, but that was too easy. Tested the accel pedal with my foot, felt a 'click' as the linkage un-jammed itself, and normal operation was restored. There's too much slop in the linkage, I think those plastic ends on the control rods are the major cause, so I need to order some replacement bits... Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 323k miles '95 E300 274k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
Yes, that would give me one less thing to complain about... WWMD? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of pm7...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 12:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread I can help you with that, pull the wire off the sensor. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. & A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 12:25:25 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread Yes, and MB even issued a TSB to that affect. I'm probably risking disaster in continuing in my violation of the prime directive, but I can't stand to have that light coming on and off! -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of pm7...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 9:12 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread It is written in the book of Saint Marshall, DO NOT TOP OFF THE OIL. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 9:05:31 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread My oil level sensor has been pretty consistent, when the level reaches the mid-way point on the stick it will start activating (stay on for a minute or two), and when it finally comes on and stays on the level is all the way down to the bottom mark or 'add' mark. It takes a month or so (1500 miles or more) to drop to the 'add' mark and so I now just add a quart when it starts to blink. I used to only change my M1 oil on stone cold engines, but now I'm beginning to wonder if that is really necessary on OM60x engines. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of pm7...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 8:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread Oil level lights are notoriously inaccurate. Circuit has sensor, some type of timer relay etc. M1 oil is like lemon juice when hot. About 90% will be in the pan after 5 minutes, the last teacup full will be tenacious and take many hours to drain to the pan. That is why I usually change my oil stone cold on all my cars. YMMV -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 8:15:49 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread Dieselvolk, Just got back on Saturday from a business trip to New England and back, drove my '87 wagon and put on about 1700 miles. It's now time for an oil change, but I cannot find Mobil 1 15W-40 or 0w-40 at the usual places. Where are folks getting their M1 these days? Also, during the homebound leg, the low oil light came on for a few minutes, so I checked the level during the next rest stop, and after only sitting for about 10 minutes, the oil registered at the midway point on the dipstick (normal point for the low oil level light to start activating on my car). I was surprised that it (Mobil 1 15w-40) had drained back into the oil sump so quickly! Does anyone else find that their M1 drains back quickly in OM60x engines vs.OM61x? Marshall used to say that one must wait 6 to 8 hours to get an accurate oil reading using M1 in an OM61x engine, and I guess I assumed that the same applied to an OM60x engine. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 323k miles '95 E300 274k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ 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://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://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://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://okiebenz.com/
Re: [MBZ] W123 sideshafts
What does a kit cost back in the US? Peter On 6 April 2010 18:44, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 < meade.m.dil...@navy.mil> wrote: > Someone did the boot/metal can replacement without the special press for > the metal can, I think they managed with vice grips, hammer, pliers, > etc. Order three or four of the real MB kits, apply some shade-tree > ingenuity and I'll bet you can figure it out. > > -Max > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter Merle > Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 12:11 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 sideshafts > > Yep its South Africa - was wondering if VW beetle OM split boots would > work? > > Anyone coming to the soccer world cup here in June Peter > > On 6 April 2010 06:05, Craig McCluskey wrote: > > > On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 22:41:03 -0500 OK Don wrote: > > > > > Ah - forgot that. > > > > > > On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 10:11 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > > > > > Easy to say in the US, but I believe Peter is in the land of OZ, > > > > so it is not so simple. > > > > Actually, I think he's in South Africa, not Australia. > > > > > > 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://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://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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Runaway Diesel! Or How I Survived A Stuck Throttle
Did you call the highway patrol and get them to come and get in front of you to slow you down while going off, then call all the lamestream TV networks and scream "Unintended Acceleration" ? Dude, you could have a new CDI in the driveway! --R On 4/6/2010 12:52 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Dieselvolk, You may remember a couple weeks ago I 'fixed' my cruise control. During a test drive, on a long steep downhill, she stopped responding to CC stalk inputs and kept accelerating. I stepped on the brakes, thinking that would cancel the tempomat, but when I let off the car picked up speed again. I thought about shutting off the engine with the key, and shifting to neutral, but that was too easy. Tested the accel pedal with my foot, felt a 'click' as the linkage un-jammed itself, and normal operation was restored. There's too much slop in the linkage, I think those plastic ends on the control rods are the major cause, so I need to order some replacement bits... Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 323k miles '95 E300 274k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ 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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
M probably ignores it anyway, mine does. --R (assuming you mean "mama") On 4/6/2010 12:56 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Yes, that would give me one less thing to complain about... WWMD? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of pm7...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 12:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread I can help you with that, pull the wire off the sensor. ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
No, Marshall! What Would Marshall Do?!? Probably label this as a 'feature' and advise fixing the oil leaks and oil burning (but rebuilding the head to fix the valve stem seals would not be allowed). -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 1:04 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread M probably ignores it anyway, mine does. --R (assuming you mean "mama") On 4/6/2010 12:56 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: > Yes, that would give me one less thing to complain about... WWMD? > > -Max > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of pm7...@comcast.net > Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 12:46 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread > > I can help you with that, pull the wire off the sensor. > > > ___ 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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Runaway Diesel! Or How I Survived A Stuck Throttle
I actually started composing the email in my head and worrying about how much the new control rod ends would cost... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 1:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Runaway Diesel! Or How I Survived A Stuck Throttle Did you call the highway patrol and get them to come and get in front of you to slow you down while going off, then call all the lamestream TV networks and scream "Unintended Acceleration" ? Dude, you could have a new CDI in the driveway! --R On 4/6/2010 12:52 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: > Dieselvolk, > > You may remember a couple weeks ago I 'fixed' my cruise control. > During a test drive, on a long steep downhill, she stopped responding > to CC stalk inputs and kept accelerating. I stepped on the brakes, > thinking that would cancel the tempomat, but when I let off the car > picked up speed again. I thought about shutting off the engine with > the key, and shifting to neutral, but that was too easy. Tested the > accel pedal with my foot, felt a 'click' as the linkage un-jammed > itself, and normal operation was restored. > > There's too much slop in the linkage, I think those plastic ends on > the control rods are the major cause, so I need to order some > replacement bits... > > Very respectfully, > /s/ > Max Dillon > '87 300TD 323k miles > '95 E300 274k miles (project) > '73 Balboa 20 > Charleston SC > > > > ___ > 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://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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 sideshafts
Let me check EPC... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter Merle Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 12:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 sideshafts What does a kit cost back in the US? Peter On 6 April 2010 18:44, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 < meade.m.dil...@navy.mil> wrote: > Someone did the boot/metal can replacement without the special press > for the metal can, I think they managed with vice grips, hammer, > pliers, etc. Order three or four of the real MB kits, apply some > shade-tree ingenuity and I'll bet you can figure it out. > > -Max > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter Merle > Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 12:11 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 sideshafts > > Yep its South Africa - was wondering if VW beetle OM split boots would > work? > > Anyone coming to the soccer world cup here in June Peter > > On 6 April 2010 06:05, Craig McCluskey wrote: > > > On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 22:41:03 -0500 OK Don wrote: > > > > > Ah - forgot that. > > > > > > On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 10:11 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > > > > > Easy to say in the US, but I believe Peter is in the land of OZ, > > > > so it is not so simple. > > > > Actually, I think he's in South Africa, not Australia. > > > > > > 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://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://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://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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 sideshafts
Assuming homokinetic axle, inside boot 126 350 03 37 = $45 wholesale, outside can/boot kit = 126 350 02 37 = $66 wholesale. Dealer cost is lower, Rusty may be able to get you better prices or not. I'm using the 2009-10 price list from Dave M's website, I think a newer price list is out now so the prices may be up 10% or so. HTH, Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter Merle Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 12:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 sideshafts What does a kit cost back in the US? Peter On 6 April 2010 18:44, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 < meade.m.dil...@navy.mil> wrote: > Someone did the boot/metal can replacement without the special press > for the metal can, I think they managed with vice grips, hammer, > pliers, etc. Order three or four of the real MB kits, apply some > shade-tree ingenuity and I'll bet you can figure it out. > > -Max > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter Merle > Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 12:11 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 sideshafts > > Yep its South Africa - was wondering if VW beetle OM split boots would > work? > > Anyone coming to the soccer world cup here in June Peter > > On 6 April 2010 06:05, Craig McCluskey wrote: > > > On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 22:41:03 -0500 OK Don wrote: > > > > > Ah - forgot that. > > > > > > On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 10:11 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > > > > > Easy to say in the US, but I believe Peter is in the land of OZ, > > > > so it is not so simple. > > > > Actually, I think he's in South Africa, not Australia. > > > > > > 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://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://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://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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] W123 Seat Springs
I think I popped one of my seat springs the other day, very possibly the first. The seat always had a good bounce to it, and in particular both sides were pretty well supported. However, I have a tendency to plop down into the seat, and it gave way a bit more than usual, and is not very supportive on the door side now. My seat has been stuck in the full-back position, so I need to take it out anyway. However, I have a few questions: 1) Am I going to do any further damage by continuing to use the seat? As in, are the other springs under significantly more tension because the one is gone? Or will I be okay if I sit more to the center of the car? 1a) If the springs are indeed more likely to break, is there something I can do? Bricks under the seat or something? 2) Would I be able to swap passenger with driver seat bottom? 3) Can I fix / replace an individual spring? I've seen a picture of the seat bottom, but haven't ever had one in hand, so it's hard to tell if there's a connection point somewhere. I don't have a welder yet. 4) Will I be able to remove the seat without access to the back? Or do I need to convince it to slide so I can unbolt the back somewhere? Thanks in advance for any answers or pointers! -Tim ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
I've been getting 5w40 at Autozone -Curt Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2010 08:15:49 -0400 From: "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,   53310"    To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Subject: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread Message-ID:    <1370e90cffd2ac4b8cb65267ba10c4b801db9...@naeachrlez02v.nadsusea.nads.navy.mil>    Content-Type: text/plain;   charset="us-ascii" Dieselvolk, Just got back on Saturday from a business trip to New England and back, drove my '87 wagon and put on about 1700 miles. It's now time for an oil change, but I cannot find Mobil 1 15W-40 or 0w-40 at the usual places. Where are folks getting their M1 these days? Also, during the homebound leg, the low oil light came on for a few minutes, so I checked the level during the next rest stop, and after only sitting for about 10 minutes, the oil registered at the midway point on the dipstick (normal point for the low oil level light to start activating on my car). I was surprised that it (Mobil 1 15w-40) had drained back into the oil sump so quickly! Does anyone else find that their M1 drains back quickly in OM60x engines vs.OM61x? Marshall used to say that one must wait 6 to 8 hours to get an accurate oil reading using M1 in an OM61x engine, and I guess I assumed that the same applied to an OM60x engine. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 323k miles '95 E300 274k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue
I freaked to be honest. My son said just now I went "no, no, no". Steve -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of pm7...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 8:10 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue Yeah, DC doesn't jump too well. Did your heart skip a beat? -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "SteveB" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 8:05:19 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue I am in Atlanta now with the 240D. Everything went perfect until I got to the hotel where we are staying for the ball game. I shut the car off and came back out after registering and the car was completely dead. Nothing was powering on. It turns out I missed tightning one nut. The one on the battery cable. It was about 1.1/2" from the battery. I stuck it on and the car started right up. I had to laugh. Steve On Sun, Apr 4, 2010 at 7:53 AM, Steve wrote: > This was my first automatic transmission of any kind but it was easier to > install than a manual. I pulled the tans and left the engine in place. I > believe I could pull one out now in about 3 hours or less if I don't have > to > fight more than a couple of bolts. > > Steve > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] > On Behalf Of Tim C. > Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 7:23 AM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue > > > > Trans dead 3/16/2010 > > Back on the road 4/3/2010 > > Congratulations! > > > Used a dent puller with a threaded bar bent in a 90 degree angle to pull > out > > the old seal. I started the installation of the replacement trans at > 11:00 > > this morning and had it installed by 3:30 pm. It went very well. Went out > > Wow! Had you done an MB transmission before? Did you pull engine at the > same time? Inquiring mind wants to know... :) > > Happy Easter, > -Tim > > > ___ > 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://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://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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Seal
All of the above, theres 3 drains in the trunk, one in each wheel well and one under the spare tire. Fill a wheel well with water and feel around with your finger. My fingers are pretty small and I can fit a fingertip through... Alternately go underneath and look up... -Curt Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2010 10:24:34 -0400 From: Ed Booher To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Seal Message-ID: Â Â Â Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 3:40 PM, Rusty Cullens wrote: > If you have 3 feet of water in there it will come out somewhere, trust me. Nah, it isn't 3 feet. When I bought the car, the trunk was leaking. The service shop says it was the broken antenna, that water was coming in there. So they've broken off the remainder of the antenna and sealed it off with a putty/tape like substance. There isn't any noticeable rust in the trunk, so my belief is that the leak is recent, and hasn't been happening a real long time. There is rust in other body panels, so I know she has been outside a good portion of her life. My brother and I took after the trunk with a shop wet/dry vac and got up a good amount of the "stored" water that was in the spare tire section. I have noticed water in the deck lid, though. I open the trunk, and water sloshes out. The service shop says that the remaining water is evaporating from heat, rising to the deck lid, condensing, rolling down the lid into the front of it, then when I open it falls back out and the cycle pretty much repeats. The trunk has not once been completely dry since I've owned the car. So my thought was, is it sealed so well that this water has no where else to go. However, I've not noticed any drains. I'll have to make time to try to locate the ones mentioned here. Greg says he clears his with a chopstick? So they can't be very large, right? There are small depressions behind the wheel wells where water sits. We had shop vac'd those out too, as they had some standing water in them. So the drains should be in those areas, or somewhere under the spare tire? EdB ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue
Sounds to me like your Idle speed is too slow. WHen ever you want to crank the idle speed adjustment up (CCW), your foot should be off the pedal so the little knob does not have to fight the return springs. THe starting habit should be: Sit in the seat, close the door, Floor the throttle (halfway will do), wind up the idle adjustment, turn the key to glow, fasten your seat belt, hit the starter. After it starts, let it run with a foot assisted high idle (1000 to 1200 PRM) for 20-30 seconds, then take your foot off and let it run on the idle stop. At this point, it may be ready to back off the idle speed adjustment. THen shift into gear and go. I believe you should adjust the idle speed higher. If your car has a tach, it should idle around 650 rpm or so. (none of my 4 cyls had a tach, so I always do it by ear.) I am not sure what the book says for idle speed, but it will be in the range of 650. There are two ways to adjust the idle speed. One is on the main linkage, there is a stop set screw. The other is with the idle speed adjustment. THe linkage stop should be set for about 650 with the engine warm in warm weather. THen, fix your idle adjustment and set it so that the end at the throttle linkage is snug, but does not pull the throttle off the idle stop (under the same warm engine conditions) THat is with the adjuster out all the way (CW) THen get in the car, rev the engine up to 1500-2000 rpm and crank the idle stop all the way. take your foot off the throttle. The engine should run at 1200 to 1500 RPM (very fast idle). Dial the idle speed adjuster back ccw until you get a good idle speed. In the mean time, until you get your adjuster fixed, set the idle speed stop so the engine runs a little faster, and consider letting the engine warm up a minute or so before you take off. that will help a lot with your condition. Happy Dieselling! I have recently purchased a 240D (W123 1983) and have noticed that the car is very hard to get moving after sitting a long time, like first thing in the morning. I can get her started, and she'll idle, but as soon as I apply load (shift the transmission into gear) she pretty much dies. Now, the key for the manual choke broke off, and I've got the thing twisted as far as I believe I can counter clockwise. It's hard to move it to the left though, so not sure, turn clockwise far easier. However, after I get her convinced to move anymore than about 100 feet. She's fine. Stop at signs and lights under load and start back up again without any real problem. She idles real rough while at stop, in gear though. But she's my first diesel so I might just not be used to the engine characteristics. Any ideas? EdB ___ 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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 Seat Springs
1. As Jim C can attest, the broken spring can go through the seat cover and grab SWMBO's new dress. Not a happy situation. Not a good thing to have the spring grab SWMBO's behind in any case. 2. Yes, find a passenger seat form a junkyard and put that on yours. 3. Someone repaired a spring with a cable crimp clamp type of thing. or a piece or tubing etc. Welding is not recommended because of the temper. 4. Unbolt the seat from the car, pull it out. There are 3 bolts on each side to release the bottom from the frame/slides. you do have to be able to move the slides to get to all the bolts. I think I popped one of my seat springs the other day, very possibly the first. The seat always had a good bounce to it, and in particular both sides were pretty well supported. However, I have a tendency to plop down into the seat, and it gave way a bit more than usual, and is not very supportive on the door side now. My seat has been stuck in the full-back position, so I need to take it out anyway. However, I have a few questions: 1) Am I going to do any further damage by continuing to use the seat? As in, are the other springs under significantly more tension because the one is gone? Or will I be okay if I sit more to the center of the car? 1a) If the springs are indeed more likely to break, is there something I can do? Bricks under the seat or something? 2) Would I be able to swap passenger with driver seat bottom? 3) Can I fix / replace an individual spring? I've seen a picture of the seat bottom, but haven't ever had one in hand, so it's hard to tell if there's a connection point somewhere. I don't have a welder yet. 4) Will I be able to remove the seat without access to the back? Or do I need to convince it to slide so I can unbolt the back somewhere? Thanks in advance for any answers or pointers! -Tim ___ 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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 sideshafts
Sorry Peter, I remembered you were in SA, but I thought you moved to OZ. Who was it that was on the list from SA, but moved to OZ? I'll come if you buy the airfare, and the tickets to a match or two! Actually, there are things in SA i'd rather see than football. Yep its South Africa - was wondering if VW beetle OM split boots would work? Anyone coming to the soccer world cup here in June Peter On 6 April 2010 06:05, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 22:41:03 -0500 OK Don wrote: > Ah - forgot that. > > On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 10:11 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Easy to say in the US, but I believe Peter is in the land of OZ, so > > it is not so simple. Actually, I think he's in South Africa, not Australia. 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://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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Runaway Diesel! Or How I Survived A Stuck Throttle
It is good form to always replace the prastic ends with the steel ones anytime you get a new MB Diesel. Even though it is a PITA on OM 603s. Much better to have that PITA in a controlled environment at a controlled time rather than having one pop off in a snowstorm on an interstate 1000 miles from nowhere. I actually started composing the email in my head and worrying about how much the new control rod ends would cost... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 1:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Runaway Diesel! Or How I Survived A Stuck Throttle Did you call the highway patrol and get them to come and get in front of you to slow you down while going off, then call all the lamestream TV networks and scream "Unintended Acceleration" ? Dude, you could have a new CDI in the driveway! --R On 4/6/2010 12:52 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Dieselvolk, You may remember a couple weeks ago I 'fixed' my cruise control. During a test drive, on a long steep downhill, she stopped responding to CC stalk inputs and kept accelerating. I stepped on the brakes, thinking that would cancel the tempomat, but when I let off the car picked up speed again. I thought about shutting off the engine with the key, and shifting to neutral, but that was too easy. Tested the accel pedal with my foot, felt a 'click' as the linkage un-jammed itself, and normal operation was restored. There's too much slop in the linkage, I think those plastic ends on the control rods are the major cause, so I need to order some replacement bits... Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 323k miles '95 E300 274k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ 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://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://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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TD - final chance - #22 head
Rich, I seem to be having posting to the list problems, so I'm sorry for the CC. I'll take whatever someone's willing to give for it. Someone had offered $800 for it, but had a change in finances that scuttled the deal.. On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 10:23 AM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > Max ought to buy that -- how much you want for it? He is headed up north > soon, should stop by and tow it home. > > --R > > > On 4/1/2010 9:49 AM, Kevin Slater wrote: > >> Ok, it's Spring and I need to clean out things that are no longer in use. >> I >> have a 300 TD that I've mentioned before. My intent would be for someone >> to >> take it that has a need for the parts, particularly the head, which is a >> #22 >> head. Or maybe someone that doesn't mind a project car that might take a >> bit >> of effort to put back on the road. The engine runs and starts fine. The >> car >> isn't registered or inspected. (I'm in south western PA near the >> intersection if I-79 and I-76.) There is some mixing of the coolant and >> the >> transmission fluid which I'm assuming is a problem in the radiator. The >> car >> has the 3rd row seat and the interior is in fair shape, although the >> driver's seat is a bit ripped up. It has a good fan clutch and a metal >> fan. >> Sunroof doesn't work and neither does the A/C although the compressor >> isn't >> seized. If I don't get any interest from the list, I'll try on craigslist >> or >> ebay as a parts only option and if I get no response there, I'll drive it >> to >> the scrap metal guy up the road and take whatever they give me there. I >> have >> a few pictures at http://www.pinebluff.dyndns.org/~kslater/87-300TD which >> I >> shot a couple of weeks ago. >> >> ...Kevin (soon to be without an MB) >> ___ >> 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://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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TD - final chance - #22 head
Kaleb, I'm north of Pittsburgh, PA near the junction of I-79 and I-76. On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 10:41 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Damn, wish it was closer. What town are you in? > > Kevin Slater wrote: > >> Ok, it's Spring and I need to clean out things that are no longer in use. >> I >> have a 300 TD that I've mentioned before. My intent would be for someone >> to >> take it that has a need for the parts, particularly the head, which is a >> #22 >> head. Or maybe someone that doesn't mind a project car that might take a >> bit >> of effort to put back on the road. The engine runs and starts fine. The >> car >> isn't registered or inspected. (I'm in south western PA near the >> intersection if I-79 and I-76.) There is some mixing of the coolant and >> the >> transmission fluid which I'm assuming is a problem in the radiator. The >> car >> has the 3rd row seat and the interior is in fair shape, although the >> driver's seat is a bit ripped up. It has a good fan clutch and a metal >> fan. >> Sunroof doesn't work and neither does the A/C although the compressor >> isn't >> seized. If I don't get any interest from the list, I'll try on craigslist >> or >> ebay as a parts only option and if I get no response there, I'll drive it >> to >> the scrap metal guy up the road and take whatever they give me there. I >> have >> a few pictures at http://www.pinebluff.dyndns.org/~kslater/87-300TD which >> I >> shot a couple of weeks ago. >> >> ...Kevin (soon to be without an MB) >> ___ >> 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.791 / Virus Database: >> 271.1.1/2782 - Release Date: 03/31/10 13:32:00 >> >> >> > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 > 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro > manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TD - final chance - #22 head
Max, Not snapped up yet. And yes it does have some rusty spots. On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 1:25 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: > Just catching up, was in CT and NY but did not get into PA. > > Kevin, I assume the body is rusty? I'll shut up now and keep reading > and probably find out that Kaleb or someone else has snapped it up... > > -Max (who STILL has a project in the garage getting on SWMBO's nerve) > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas > Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 10:24 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TD - final chance - #22 head > > Max ought to buy that -- how much you want for it? He is headed up > north soon, should stop by and tow it home. > > --R > > On 4/1/2010 9:49 AM, Kevin Slater wrote: > > Ok, it's Spring and I need to clean out things that are no longer in > > use. I have a 300 TD that I've mentioned before. My intent would be > > for someone to take it that has a need for the parts, particularly the > > > head, which is a #22 head. Or maybe someone that doesn't mind a > > project car that might take a bit of effort to put back on the road. > > The engine runs and starts fine. The car isn't registered or > > inspected. (I'm in south western PA near the intersection if I-79 and > > I-76.) There is some mixing of the coolant and the transmission fluid > > which I'm assuming is a problem in the radiator. The car has the 3rd > > row seat and the interior is in fair shape, although the driver's seat > is a bit ripped up. It has a good fan clutch and a metal fan. > > Sunroof doesn't work and neither does the A/C although the compressor > > isn't seized. If I don't get any interest from the list, I'll try on > > craigslist or ebay as a parts only option and if I get no response > > there, I'll drive it to the scrap metal guy up the road and take > > whatever they give me there. I have a few pictures at > > http://www.pinebluff.dyndns.org/~kslater/87-300TD which I shot a > couple of weeks ago. > > > > ...Kevin (soon to be without an MB) > > ___ > > 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://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://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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 Seat Springs
I sat down in my euro 300D once and the tip of a broken spring just barely scrapped the hole where the sun don't shine. A lot worse can happen than a torn dress. -Rolf Dieselhead wrote: 1. As Jim C can attest, the broken spring can go through the seat cover and grab SWMBO's new dress. Not a happy situation. Not a good thing to have the spring grab SWMBO's behind in any case. ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay car for wifey. 87 300d
This is the week! Got insurance on it and called the DMV today to make sure nothing fancy was needed for the registration. -Rolf Rolf wrote: Its in Raleigh, going to pick it up. White on red, body and all looks half decent. 200+k and leaky trans. New tires. Flying up on the 9th to bring it back (crossed fingers for the drive). -Rolf ___ 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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Somebody send this to Randy
manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com -- next part -- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: Attached Message Part URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100406/cf5834ac/attachment.pl> ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] What happened? Just a coincidence?
86 300 SDL, just got off I-20 after 80 mile trip. I needed to change lanes and at about 30 MPH I mashed down to engage the kick down switch. I immediately lost the A/C and blower, the heater seemed to be wide open. The kick down worked and nothing else changed. Stopping and restarting the engine did not reset it, I had heard that is required some times. Any ideas? Thanks Harry ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement
so is that a yes? Rusty Cullens wrote: ROTFLMAO Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TD - final chance - #22 head
I would buy it if you were closer. What town are you in again? Kevin Slater wrote: Rich, I seem to be having posting to the list problems, so I'm sorry for the CC. I'll take whatever someone's willing to give for it. Someone had offered $800 for it, but had a change in finances that scuttled the deal.. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TD - final chance - #22 head
thanks Kevin Slater wrote: Kaleb, I'm north of Pittsburgh, PA near the junction of I-79 and I-76. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 300TD engine/ motor swap question
I need to find a replacement 300TD motor for my 1985 300td, Will ONLY a 1985 model year motor fit, or will any from a 1982-85 300TD work/fit equally well? How did the engines differ from year to year, if at all? I know that the trannies evolved, but am unclear about whether/how the engines evolved over that 4 model-year period. TIhanks in advance... Andrew 1983 300td, 1985 300TD ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] RI Red lives!
My Indy reports that my red '84 190D has fired up and runs fine. This is the one I bought with a "broken timing chain" for $250. It turned out the timing chain cover was broken. I got a $100 replacement that has a loose (mostly stripped) belt tensioner hole. I need to call the yard I bought that from and get a replacement. So it sounds like I may come out okay on this one... 175,xxx mile car. -Curt ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
Too much, but it was right there when I needed it, so Actually, I don't remember what the price was. On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 11:33 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: > Don, > > Thanks, I may have to go that route. Was the price nice? > > -Max > > -- > OK Don > Panic! (the national past time). > ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Somebody send this to Randy
quot;;>www.okiebenz.com > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/banned_okiebenz.com";> > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/banned_okiebenz.com > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com";>www.avg.com Version: 9.0.800 / Virus Database: > 271.1.1/2794 - Release Date: 04/06/10 01:32:00 > > > > > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 > 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro > manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com";>http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > --060507050102020708010008-- > > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 > 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro > manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com > > -- next part -- > An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... > Name: Attached Message Part > URL: < > http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100406/cf5834ac/attachment.pl > > > ___ > 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What happened? Just a coincidence?
The belt slipped, and the KLIMA relay did what it's supposed to? Don't have any idea how to reset it, unless it's replacing the belt and verifying that the compressor still turns freely. On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 6:43 PM, harry watkins wrote: > 86 300 SDL, just got off I-20 after 80 mile trip. I needed to change lanes > and at about 30 MPH I mashed down to engage the kick down switch. I > immediately lost the A/C and blower, the heater seemed to be wide open. > > The kick down worked and nothing else changed. Stopping and restarting the > engine did not reset it, I had heard that is required some times. > > Any ideas? > > Thanks > Harry > -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What happened? Just a coincidence?
86 300 SDL, just got off I-20 after 80 mile trip. I needed to change lanes and at about 30 MPH I mashed down to engage the kick down switch. I immediately lost the A/C and blower, the heater seemed to be wide open. The kick down worked and nothing else changed. Stopping and restarting the engine did not reset it, I had heard that is required some times. Any ideas? The kickdown solenoid is shorted, or the wiring to it is, and when you powered it the fuse blew, said fuse being shared by these other components? Just a guess. -- Jim ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 Seat Springs
However, I have a tendency to plop down into the seat Well quit it! My wife does this, it's extremely irritating... 1) Am I going to do any further damage by continuing to use the seat? Yes. Other springs are under more stress, and the broken ends will chew through the seat covers, the seat heating element (if any), your clothes, and into your fundament. Wives are particularly noisy when this occurs. 1a) If the springs are indeed more likely to break, is there something I can do? Bricks under the seat or something? Fix it. 2) Would I be able to swap passenger with driver seat bottom? Yes. Often the easiest course. Best is another passenger seat bottom from a junkyard. A pair of seats is $22 at our U-Pull. 3) Can I fix / replace an individual spring? I've seen a picture of the seat bottom, but haven't ever had one in hand, so it's hard to tell if there's a connection point somewhere. I don't have a welder yet. Yes. I've done so. I like to tack weld the ends together, then splint the break in heavy sheet metal that I stitch up with the welder. The repair is at full strength right away. (Welding springs is bad because it wrecks the temper, which is what the splint is for.) New springs are superior, but not necessarily available or cost-effective. Welded springs are better than nothing. I've used rag-stuffed pants legs as bolsters under the weakened springs on seats before. 4) Will I be able to remove the seat without access to the back? Or do I need to convince it to slide so I can unbolt the back somewhere? You usually have to be able to slide the seat in order to reach all four bolts. -- Jim ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Used parts question
Is ther any chance of finding a good used double belt fan/water pump pulley for an 85 om617? (I presume that the 84's and maybe 83's use the same pulley...) Mine is wobbly (like someone that broke the tensioner on the alternator used it as a belt twnsioning pry point...) and is stretching/munching belts. Also, is there any chance of finding a good intake u-tube with clamps as well? What would such things be worth, shipped to a residential 21209 address? -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 126 Subframe mounts
To change the rear subframe mounts on a 126, can they be done one at a time, or do you have to drop the whole subframe at once? What is the list experience? ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300TD engine/ motor swap question
Iirc the main diff between a wagon and a sedan engine is the head has the fitment location for the hydraulic pump... The short blocks are the same... I think the only significant change through the years is that the 85 IP has some electric wires going into it and additional crap on the turbo related to EGR, but the rest of the stuff is all bolt-on like manifolds, switches/sensors, thermostat housings, engine mounts, etc. You should be able to swap in a short block out of Amy turbo 617, and a long block from any turbo wagon. If you want a drop-in crate motor, without swapping around the IP and mounts and turbochargers, then it should be from an 85 wagon... Of course, you could swap the head onto an 85 sedan block, and not have to swap the turbo and IP, etc... Maybe get the car a headjob first;) -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Apr 6, 2010, at 20:04, andrew strasfogel wrote: I need to find a replacement 300TD motor for my 1985 300td, Will ONLY a 1985 model year motor fit, or will any from a 1982-85 300TD work/fit equally well? How did the engines differ from year to year, if at all? I know that the trannies evolved, but am unclear about whether/how the engines evolved over that 4 model-year period. TIhanks in advance... Andrew 1983 300td, 1985 300TD ___ 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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300TD engine/ motor swap question
The hole for the centering nub for the torque convertor in the rear of the crankshaft are different between the earlier engines and the '85. IIRC, the '85 is larger. You'd have to use a TC from a pre-'85 engine if you swapped in an earlier engine. On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 8:27 PM, John Reames wrote: > Iirc the main diff between a wagon and a sedan engine is the head has the > fitment location for the hydraulic pump... The short blocks are the same... > > I think the only significant change through the years is that the 85 IP has > some electric wires going into it and additional crap on the turbo related > to EGR, but the rest of the stuff is all bolt-on like manifolds, > switches/sensors, thermostat housings, engine mounts, etc. > > You should be able to swap in a short block out of Amy turbo 617, and a > long block from any turbo wagon. > > If you want a drop-in crate motor, without swapping around the IP and > mounts and turbochargers, then it should be from an 85 wagon... > > Of course, you could swap the head onto an 85 sedan block, and not have to > swap the turbo and IP, etc... Maybe get the car a headjob first;) > > -- > -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] RI Red lives!
Curt Raymond wrote: My Indy reports that my red '84 190D has fired up and runs fine. This is the one I bought with a "broken timing chain" for $250. It turned out the timing chain cover was broken. I got a $100 replacement that has a loose (mostly stripped) belt tensioner hole. I need to call the yard I bought that from and get a replacement. Why not put a brass or stainless insert in it and fix the problem? Seems like a Keen-sert or TimeSert would have better threads than a 25 year old piece of aluminum. I'm not a fan of helicoils in trouble prone areas. Mitch. ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Used parts question
see the link at the bottom of each message John Reames wrote: Is ther any chance of finding a good used double belt fan/water pump pulley for an 85 om617? (I presume that the 84's and maybe 83's use the same pulley...) Mine is wobbly (like someone that broke the tensioner on the alternator used it as a belt twnsioning pry point...) and is stretching/munching belts. Also, is there any chance of finding a good intake u-tube with clamps as well? What would such things be worth, shipped to a residential 21209 address? -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.800 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2794 - Release Date: 04/06/10 01:32:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300TD engine/ motor swap question
hard to find, but here is one http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-85-300D-300TD-Wagon-Turbo-Engine-OM617-952_W0QQitemZ310211865263QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item483a116aaf andrew strasfogel wrote: I need to find a replacement 300TD motor for my 1985 300td, Will ONLY a 1985 model year motor fit, or will any from a 1982-85 300TD work/fit equally well? How did the engines differ from year to year, if at all? I know that the trannies evolved, but am unclear about whether/how the engines evolved over that 4 model-year period. TIhanks in advance... Andrew 1983 300td, 1985 300TD ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.800 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2794 - Release Date: 04/06/10 01:32:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300TD engine/ motor swap question
Kevin Slater wrote: Rich, I seem to be having posting to the list problems, so I'm sorry for the CC. I'll take whatever someone's willing to give for it. Someone had offered $800 for it, but had a change in finances that scuttled the deal.. On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 10:23 AM, Rich Thomas< richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: Max ought to buy that -- how much you want for it? He is headed up north soon, should stop by and tow it home. --R On 4/1/2010 9:49 AM, Ok, it's Spring and I need to clean out things that are no longer in use. I have a 300 TD that I've mentioned before. My intent would be for someone to take it that has a need for the parts, particularly the head, which is a #22 head. Or maybe someone that doesn't mind a project car that might take a bit of effort to put back on the road. The engine runs and starts fine. The car isn't registered or inspected. (I'm in south western PA near the intersection if I-79 and I-76.) There is some mixing of the coolant and the transmission fluid which I'm assuming is a problem in the radiator. The car has the 3rd row seat and the interior is in fair shape, although the driver's seat is a bit ripped up. It has a good fan clutch and a metal fan. Sunroof doesn't work and neither does the A/C although the compressor isn't seized. If I don't get any interest from the list, I'll try on craigslist or ebay as a parts only option and if I get no response there, I'll drive it to the scrap metal guy up the road and take whatever they give me there. I have a few pictures athttp://www.pinebluff.dyndns.org/~kslater/87-300TD which I shot a couple of weeks ago. ...Kevin (soon to be without an MB) On 4/6/2010 10:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: hard to find, but here is one http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-85-300D-300TD-Wagon-Turbo-Engine-OM617-952_W0QQitemZ310211865263QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item483a116aaf andrew strasfogel wrote: I need to find a replacement 300TD motor for my 1985 300td, Will ONLY a 1985 model year motor fit, or will any from a 1982-85 300TD work/fit equally well? How did the engines differ from year to year, if at all? I know that the trannies evolved, but am unclear about whether/how the engines evolved over that 4 model-year period. TIhanks in advance... Andrew 1983 300td, 1985 300TD ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.800 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2794 - Release Date: 04/06/10 01:32:00 ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What happened? Just a coincidence?
Full heat, no AC and no blower is a blown fuse for the climate control. If it blows again, check the current draw to the AC clutch coil. Peter ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Seal
On Tue, 6 Apr 2010 10:24:34 -0400 Ed Booher wrote: > So my thought was, is it sealed so well that this water has no where > else to go. No, not if the three drains are unplugged. > However, I've not noticed any drains. I'll have to make time to try to > locate the ones mentioned here. Greg says he clears his with a > chopstick? So they can't be very large, right? There are small > depressions behind the wheel wells where water sits. We had shop vac'd > those out too, as they had some standing water in them. So the drains > should be in those areas, or somewhere under the spare tire? The drains are in both of the depressions behind the wheel wells and underneath the spare tire -- one for each water collection basin. 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue
On Tue, 6 Apr 2010 16:24:19 -0500 Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Sounds to me like your Idle speed is too slow. WHen ever you want to > crank the idle speed adjustment up (CCW), your foot should be off the > pedal so the little knob does not have to fight the return springs. Actually, should be, "your foot should be ON the pedal ..." 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue
OOPS! that is correct! I floor the pedal then crank up the idle speed... On Tue, 6 Apr 2010 16:24:19 -0500 Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: Sounds to me like your Idle speed is too slow. WHen ever you want to crank the idle speed adjustment up (CCW), your foot should be off the pedal so the little knob does not have to fight the return springs. Actually, should be, "your foot should be ON the pedal ..." 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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] RI Red lives!
Congrats! Nice to have some good news! My Indy reports that my red '84 190D has fired up and runs fine. This is the one I bought with a "broken timing chain" for $250. It turned out the timing chain cover was broken. I got a $100 replacement that has a loose (mostly stripped) belt tensioner hole. I need to call the yard I bought that from and get a replacement. So it sounds like I may come out okay on this one... 175,xxx mile car. -Curt ___ 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://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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Oh Kaleb!
$400 SD "needs engine" May just need fuel filters, or may have a rod thru the block like Luther's... Who knows? http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1678378593.html ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
