[MBZ] 1990 350SDL intermittent temp gauge: Was '91 350SDL air cond
OK Don wrote: Sounds like it might be a loose/corroded ground connection - I'd check/clean those before blaming the gauge --- = Yah, before I spend big bucks for a new gauge cluster ($800 plus at the stealer; $199 used from Potomic.) I'd look for something simple first. The replacement gauge is the last resort. Thanks, Angelo 1990 350SDL ___ 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] was Ring 2.2, now showroom visit
At the extremes (1 or 2 days a year) we have something like a 120 degree spread... Oh wait, thats American degrees. 100 degree spread in Canadian degrees is more impressive. -Curt Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:52:11 -0500 From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] was Ring 2.2, now showroom visit Message-ID: aanlktintk_loypwczu6dsw1tp1nax26n9tp0xmrls...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 We do have over a 100 temp spread, closer to 108 or 110 spread - but we have more summer than winter, the opposite of you. On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 10:15 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: We get lots of hot and humid too as you probably know. Many days this summer over 100 with the humidex. I read somewhere that we have one of the greatest temp spreads in the world between summer and winter; almost 100 degrees. One reason it's easy to find low mileage sports cars here, most are parked 7 months of the year! lol Ed OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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] was Ring 2.2, now showroom visit
Sorry, I should have be more clear. I just between F and C all the time. I was educated at a time in Canada, where we were just changing over to metric. While metric is official, it's not uncommon to hear people still use Imperial. Especially with things like building materials. I always order food by the pound, not kilo. Speed is pretty much metric, and it sounds more impressive too. lol. I jump back and forth with temps, but I tend to lean more towards your system. To say it's 100 out, everyone knows it hot. To say it's 42C, doesn't sound quite as impressive. 100 is a nice natural number. 100 degrees F is hot, 100 mph is fast, 100 lbs. of chicken is a big BBQ. ;-) Ed 300E On 29 August 2010 09:48, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: At the extremes (1 or 2 days a year) we have something like a 120 degree spread... Oh wait, thats American degrees. 100 degree spread in Canadian degrees is more impressive. -Curt Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:52:11 -0500 From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] was Ring 2.2, now showroom visit Message-ID: aanlktintk_loypwczu6dsw1tp1nax26n9tp0xmrls...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 We do have over a 100 temp spread, closer to 108 or 110 spread - but we have more summer than winter, the opposite of you. On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 10:15 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: We get lots of hot and humid too as you probably know. Many days this summer over 100 with the humidex. I read somewhere that we have one of the greatest temp spreads in the world between summer and winter; almost 100 degrees. One reason it's easy to find low mileage sports cars here, most are parked 7 months of the year! lol Ed OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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] '91 350SDL air cond
My first thought, too, but all other gages are normal and I couldn't get the gage to change by banging on it. 'Course, it ain't over yet, either. Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2010 11:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '91 350SDL air cond Sounds like it might be a loose/corroded ground connection - I'd check/clean those before blaming the gauge --- On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 10:10 PM, Angelo Giaimo michaelangel...@gmail.comwrote: On my '90 350SDL with aux fans that won't kick in and an erratic temp guage, (goes from 85 to pegged @ 120+, and back again), a slight tap at the top of the dashboard above the gauge will cause it to jump, so we figured the guage it intermittent. OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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] was Ring 2.2, now showroom visit
On Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:04:41 -0400 E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: 100 is a nice natural number. 100 degrees F is hot, 100 mph is fast, 100 lbs. of chicken is a big BBQ. ;-) 100 degrees C is REALLY hot, 100 kph is not so fast, 100 kg of chicken is a REALLY big BBQ! :-) 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
[MBZ] Somebody Needs This
Somebody buy this, before I do... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=120614687013viewitem=sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123 Rick ___ 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 Needs This
My daughter is in Gboro should anyone need a pair of eyes on it. I like that color, but the black/gray seems a bit odd to go with it. --R On 8/29/10 12:51 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: Somebody buy this, before I do... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=120614687013viewitem=sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123 Rick ___ 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] '95 E300 rear suspension overhaul - phase 2
You are gonna be a Benz mech expert pretty soon with all that work. Good job, that car will be ready for the next 20 years! --R ___ 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 Needs This
'Fraid I'm gonna hafta let it go. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 12:51 PM Subject: [MBZ] Somebody Needs This Somebody buy this, before I do... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=120614687013viewitem=sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123 Rick ___ 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] Somebody Needs This
Yup - looks nice. Wht's that stuff hanging below the steerng column? On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 11:51 AM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.comwrote: Somebody buy this, before I do... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=120614687013viewitem=sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123 Rick -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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] 91 350SDL leaking injectors
'Noticed fuel around 3 injectors; replaced fuel return lines, 'started engine to check security of new return lines and found 3 injectors leaking fuel (bubbling profusely) at the base - NOT RETURN INES. More great fun. Wilton ___ 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] '91 350SDL air cond
'Could have sworn I replaced KLIMA on this car 10 or 12 years ago. Now I can't remember where it is. Can somebody remind me? Is it the black box 'bout 2 X 1 1/4 labeled KL1 immediately behind forward firewall and left of center? Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2010 11:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '91 350SDL air cond Sounds like it might be a loose/corroded ground connection - I'd check/clean those before blaming the gauge --- On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 10:10 PM, Angelo Giaimo michaelangel...@gmail.comwrote: On my '90 350SDL with aux fans that won't kick in and an erratic temp guage, (goes from 85 to pegged @ 120+, and back again), a slight tap at the top of the dashboard above the gauge will cause it to jump, so we figured the guage it intermittent. OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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] 91 350SDL leaking injectors
On Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:14:54 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 'Noticed fuel around 3 injectors; replaced fuel return lines, 'started engine to check security of new return lines and found 3 injectors leaking fuel (bubbling profusely) at the base - NOT RETURN INES. When our 240D/3.0 was bubbling around the base (where the injectors screw into the prechamber), it was because someone who had done work before had not put the injector seals in when they put it back together -- some spilled diesel acted as leak detect fluid and exposed the leak with bubbles. Yours sounds different, though, like it's actually leaking diesel from some place on the injectors and not making bubbles where they screw into the prechambers. More great fun. Probably fun you wish you could avoid. 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] Somebody Needs This
Im in love. Rick Knoble wrote: Somebody buy this, before I do... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=120614687013viewitem=sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123 Rick ___ 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: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3100 - Release Date: 08/29/10 01:34:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 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] Somebody Needs This
Don't let this one get away --- On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 4:09 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Im in love. Rick Knoble wrote: Somebody buy this, before I do... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=120614687013viewitem=sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123 Rick OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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] OBD scanners for our old and newer MBs
Anyone have recommendations for OBD code scanners? I have a CEL I need to diagnose on the ML, the Plymouth van should also be OBD enabled. Kaleb made reference to plugging something into the diagnostic port on a 124 (just in front of the battery). Now the 124 port is not OBD standard - what do you use to read codes from it? Should one get a scanner with real time read-out, or is that just for tuners and giggles? Anti-lock Brakes seem to have their own protocol and a scanner to read their codes is an upgrade? Stand-alone dedicated box, or adapter to USB to read with a laptop? OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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] 91 350SDL leaking injectors
Sure looks to me like it's bubbling at the base where they screw in. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 5:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL leaking injectors On Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:14:54 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 'Noticed fuel around 3 injectors; replaced fuel return lines, 'started engine to check security of new return lines and found 3 injectors leaking fuel (bubbling profusely) at the base - NOT RETURN INES. When our 240D/3.0 was bubbling around the base (where the injectors screw into the prechamber), it was because someone who had done work before had not put the injector seals in when they put it back together -- some spilled diesel acted as leak detect fluid and exposed the leak with bubbles. Yours sounds different, though, like it's actually leaking diesel from some place on the injectors and not making bubbles where they screw into the prechambers. More great fun. Probably fun you wish you could avoid. 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] 91 350SDL leaking injectors
If it's bubbling gas and liquid, the seal at the injector to pre- chamber or the seal at the pre-chamber to head is bad -- you can tell which by where the bubbles are. Either way, enough unburned fuel will collect to make the bubbles. Hope it's the injector seal, that one is fairly easy to fix. Much more of a pain if the pre-chambers aren't sealing. 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] OBD scanners for our old and newer MBs
OK Don wrote: Anyone have recommendations for OBD code scanners? I have a CEL I need to diagnose on the ML, the Plymouth van should also be OBD enabled. No scanner needed for Mopar. Just turn the ignition onoffonoffon If it has digital odometer, it should display the codes. If the odo is a bunch of wheels, you'll have to count flashes of the CEL. ___ 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 Needs This
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=170531812691ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Ditto this one. Still under three hundred bucks... Rick From: rickkno...@hotmail.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:51:58 -0700 Subject: [MBZ] Somebody Needs This Somebody buy this, before I do... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=120614687013viewitem=sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123 Rick ___ 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] OLD Mercedes cars
Who knew that Mercedes built rear engined cars? http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/29/automobiles/29REAR.html?pagewanted=1_r=1hpw -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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] OBD scanners for our old and newer MBs
It has a digital odometer, but you still have to count flashes - enough of a pain that I want a device to do it for me. It sould also decode them, while it's at it. On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 5:04 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: OK Don wrote: Anyone have recommendations for OBD code scanners? I have a CEL I need to diagnose on the ML, the Plymouth van should also be OBD enabled. No scanner needed for Mopar. Just turn the ignition onoffonoffon If it has digital odometer, it should display the codes. If the odo is a bunch of wheels, you'll have to count flashes of the CEL. OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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] '91 350SDL air cond
I can't remember where [Klima] is. Can somebody remind me? My notes say that it's next to the fuse box. Mine all say D-Klima on them, as I recall. Notes say SDL's Klima part number is 001 545 80 05. -- 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] OLD Mercedes cars
There was a nice little video bit on Jay Leno's site on these cars. If I can find it, I'll post the link. Ed 300E On 29 August 2010 19:53, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Who knew that Mercedes built rear engined cars? http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/29/automobiles/29REAR.html?pagewanted=1_r=1hpw -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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] '95 E300 rear suspension overhaul - phase 2
You certainly make the spring removal sound easy; I'm almost looking forward to the LCA bushings. In addition to removing the outer bolt, I think the bottom bolt for the shock and also the bolt for the torsion spring need to be removed. Is there much tension on the torsion spring? You are right, the shock and torsion link need to be removed. That will be obvious when you tackle the LCA. There is really nothing special about removing the LCA, jus support the car at the rear jack points, then put the jack under the LCA, pull the bolt, then loser the LCA until the spring is loose. I'm NOT looking forward to the subframe mounts. I have a feeling that I'll spend an entire day working on those. I did find a very nice write-up, which includes pictures and procedures for making wooden approximations of the special tools. It is not that bad. much easier than 123/126. In the meanwhile, I probably will do the LCA bushings next month, then some steering components, and then get an alignment. Subframe mounts may very well end up as a winter project. As far as special tools, I have one box for them, and so anytime I need one I generally have to dig through all of them, which keeps me from forgetting what's in the box. -Max From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com on behalf of Dieselhead Sent: Sat 8/28/2010 2:48 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] '95 E300 rear suspension overhaul - phase 2 NO! The spring is between the rear subframe and the LCA The spring is easy. put the rear on jackstands under the jack points. Put the jack under the LCA and remove the outer bolt. Lower the jack and catch the spring as it falls out. Note which pad is top and wich is bottom. after this step is done, then put the jack under the diff, remove the subframe mount bolts. Lower the jack. then remove the wheel carrier and a good alignment shop can change the bushing for a few bucks, and you don't need the special tool. I am cleaning the garage, and finding tools I forgot i owned. The problem with special tools is that unless you are uber organized, and spend the time to keep everything that way, you can't find the special tool when you need it. I am off to HF now to buy my third sawzall type saw, because I apparently left both mine at Daughter's house and to buy my third circular saw, because on in at the north of the US and one is at the south US... and none here Yes, I can see that dropping a side would help mucho, but doesn't that also mean dealing with the suspension spring? I'm trying to avoid taking too much apart now. Subframe mounts are planned for phase 3, along with the spring link (aka lower control arm) bushings. Funny - I thought from the EPC pictures that the outer bushing for the spring link was in the link, not in the wheel carrier, guess I should have looked at the car first. Oh well, all new parts much easier to get to and take apart now. Yes, I did remember to raise the axle to level before tightening. I'm sure I could use a vice grips for most of the fasteners in the car, but then I wouldn't have an excuse to buy more tools! What a boring tool box: hammer, vice grips, screw driver, duct tape... OK, I've got a few house-keeping jobs and then I'm going to tackle the other side. It would be really nice if that special 'ring wrench' would be delivered by FedEx today. -Max From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com on behalf of Dieselhead Sent: Sat 8/28/2010 9:30 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] '95 E300 rear suspension overhaul - phase 2 It is a lot easier if you drop the side by taking out the two subframe bolts on that side. You may as well change the subframe mounts while you are there. And, the LCA should be done at the same time, as all the links have to be taken out again to change the bushing in the wheel carrier unless you have the special tool for that. FYI, the special tool I used for tightening the new triple square bolts is a set of vice grips. Reminder: before you tighten any bolts, the rear wheel carrier needs to be jacked up into the normal position as if the car was on the ground. Dieselvolk, Over the last couple of nights I replaced the four struts on one side; about six hours invested so far. Special tools definitely help, specifically a 12mm triple-square bit in a 1/2 socket (I only have the K-D tools version that has a 1/2 inch hex shaft about 2 inches long with the triple square bit at one end, need to find a source for shorter socket version), and the tie rod thrust piece tool 201 589 13 33 00. Also, the original cam-bolt on the inside end of the tie rod strut is 10mm triple-square vice 12mm; fortunately I had that size. I've got the 'ring wrench' on order with Rusty, should have that in the next few days. 201 589 00 03 00, I'm hoping this will permit proper torque application for inner bolts. Put the car up on jacks,
Re: [MBZ] '91 350SDL air cond
You can pull the KLIMA relay and jump two terminals there to determine if a faulty Klima is the problem.. I can't remember the terminals, but if you have a wiring diagram, you should be able to figger it out. Power for the low pressure switch goes through the KLIMA from the PBCU -- if you don't have power there, it's the PBCU. High pressure switch for the fan probably does not, but I'm not sure on the 350 SDL -- if it's the W14o, it could be anything since it's got a digital system rather than an analog one for ACC. 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 ___ 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] OLD Mercedes cars
Found the link I mentioned. http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/at-the-garage/antiques/vintage-mercedes-round-up/ Enjoy. :-) Ed 300E On 29 August 2010 19:53, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Who knew that Mercedes built rear engined cars? http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/29/automobiles/29REAR.html?pagewanted=1_r=1hpw -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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] OLD Mercedes cars
I did. I also know Dr. Ferdinand Porsche worked for DB, before he went on his own. Porsche was a Mercedes Man Who knew that Mercedes built rear engined cars? http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/29/automobiles/29REAR.html?pagewanted=1_r=1hpw -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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] '91 350SDL air cond
I believe all the originals said KLIMA but I have seen some that don't say KLIMA, but have a K, and I think I have seen at least one that says nothing. it is on the left side, between the front and rear firewalls. I can't remember where [Klima] is. Can somebody remind me? My notes say that it's next to the fuse box. Mine all say D-Klima on them, as I recall. Notes say SDL's Klima part number is 001 545 80 05. -- 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] OLD Mercedes cars
Interesting that the head guy at the CA classic center is a McPherson College grad. Not surprising. Who knew that Mercedes built rear engined cars? http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/29/automobiles/29REAR.html?pagewanted=1_r=1hpw -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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] '91 350SDL air cond
I think that's OVP near the fuse box; 'has clear plastic top with spade type fuse in the top. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 8:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '91 350SDL air cond I can't remember where [Klima] is. Can somebody remind me? My notes say that it's next to the fuse box. Mine all say D-Klima on them, as I recall. Notes say SDL's Klima part number is 001 545 80 05. -- 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] '91 350SDL air cond
The small black box about 2+ by 1+ between the two firewalls and just to left of center? Says KL1? Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 9:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '91 350SDL air cond I believe all the originals said KLIMA but I have seen some that don't say KLIMA, but have a K, and I think I have seen at least one that says nothing. it is on the left side, between the front and rear firewalls. I can't remember where [Klima] is. Can somebody remind me? My notes say that it's next to the fuse box. Mine all say D-Klima on them, as I recall. Notes say SDL's Klima part number is 001 545 80 05. -- 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 ___ 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] '91 350SDL air cond
That should be it. I will try to pull mine tomorrow and i think by looking at it, I can tell you which terminals to jump. Anyone else got the magic for jumping the Klima? Jim? The small black box about 2+ by 1+ between the two firewalls and just to left of center? Says KL1? Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 9:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '91 350SDL air cond I believe all the originals said KLIMA but I have seen some that don't say KLIMA, but have a K, and I think I have seen at least one that says nothing. it is on the left side, between the front and rear firewalls. I can't remember where [Klima] is. Can somebody remind me? My notes say that it's next to the fuse box. Mine all say D-Klima on them, as I recall. Notes say SDL's Klima part number is 001 545 80 05. -- 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 ___ 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] OT VARIAC
Ok, you electronheads out there! I am cleaning out the garage, and needed to move one Variac I have. I have two. These are panel mount, probably 1960-70 vintage, and without reading the tag, I'd guess they are 10 or 15 amp capacity. I was wondering if y'all have any suggestions for using them, since I have never used them since I got them. One is in an electricity trainer that is portable in a plywood cabinet that also has a great voltmeter, and ammeter. I always thought it would make a great tool chest/cabinet, but never had the heard to destroy the trainer to convert it. The other is in a portable woodencase with a big heavy cord hooked to an outlet and an ammeter It would have worked to make my old monkey wards table saw with the universal motor into a variable speed table saw. But, I don't have that screamin demon any more. What might a Variac be worth on the fleabay market? ___ 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] OT VARIAC
The only use I know for a Variac is to dial down the power in an old Marshall guitar amp, like a Plexi. This was a set up made famous by Eddie Van Halen on his first few albums. He would dial back the voltage to 90 volts I think, and it would brown out the sound. Helps preserve the tubes on the old amps too from what I hear. If you're selling a variac, you might have the best chance of a buying, and a good price, if you look to someone how wants one for an old amp setup. Ed 300E, and an old Marshall many years ago. On 29 August 2010 22:58, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, you electronheads out there! I am cleaning out the garage, and needed to move one Variac I have. I have two. These are panel mount, probably 1960-70 vintage, and without reading the tag, I'd guess they are 10 or 15 amp capacity. I was wondering if y'all have any suggestions for using them, since I have never used them since I got them. One is in an electricity trainer that is portable in a plywood cabinet that also has a great voltmeter, and ammeter. I always thought it would make a great tool chest/cabinet, but never had the heard to destroy the trainer to convert it. The other is in a portable woodencase with a big heavy cord hooked to an outlet and an ammeter It would have worked to make my old monkey wards table saw with the universal motor into a variable speed table saw. But, I don't have that screamin demon any more. What might a Variac be worth on the fleabay market? ___ 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] OT VARIAC
On Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:58:32 -0500 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: What might a Variac be worth on the fleabay market? I looked on eBay and saw many variable autotransformers being offered, but very few with bids. A lot were Buy it now, so they would disappear when they got bids. The amount you could get for a variac(R) will depend upon its current rating. 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] OT VARIAC
Post em on a tesla coil webring, a lot of people use them in spark gap or vac tube ones to dial in the neon sign transformers. Walt On Aug 30, 2010 12:14 AM, Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:58:32 -0500 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: What might a Variac ... I looked on eBay and saw many variable autotransformers being offered, but very few with bids. A lot were Buy it now, so they would disappear when they got bids. The amount you could get for a variac(R) will depend upon its current rating. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.ok... ___ 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] OT VARIAC
On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 7:58 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, you electronheads out there! I am cleaning out the garage, and needed to move one Variac I have. I have two. These are panel mount, probably 1960-70 vintage, and without reading the tag, I'd guess they are 10 or 15 amp capacity. I was wondering if y'all have any suggestions for using them, since I have never used them since I got them. They work great for controlling infrared heat units in a plastic vacuum forming setup where you need to get the temperature exactly right to soften the plastic but not scorch it. I've been tossing around the idea of setting up something like that to reproduce NLA plastic interior parts, e.g. 107 SLC seat hinge covers. Alex ___ 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] OBD scanners for our old and newer MBs
On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 2:32 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone have recommendations for OBD code scanners? I have a CEL I need to diagnose on the ML, the Plymouth van should also be OBD enabled. Didn't we just go through this? For the 'Murrican cars, the ones they sell at FLAPS are fine. I like Actron; I think they make one for $150 or so, maybe $100 on sale, that does a little bit of realtime data (yes it's useful if you want to diagnose an intermittent O2 sensor, coil pack, etc.) and also gives you the code translation right on the screen rather than making you look it up in the book (which you might not have packed on a trip, e.g.) For the Benz, you need the factory setup ($) or an aftermarket setup that speaks the Benz trouble codes, which are a superset of OBD2. (Only $$$.) Try for a Snap-On MT-2500 on Fleabay with the European adapters and cartridges through the ML's year of manufacture---seems like a lot of pro mechanics are selling those off now in favor of newer toys. Alex ___ 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] (SPAM?) Re: OT VARIAC
The only use I know for a Variac is to dial down the power in an old Marshall guitar amp, like a Plexi. They make excellent lamp dimmers, they'll take the filaments down to glowing red worms and with no buzzing, either. They're absolutely essential for bringing up long-dormant tube gear, too. -- 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] '91 350SDL air cond
Anyone else got the magic for jumping the Klima? Jim? All on this itty-bitty card: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/mamerepairs.html -- 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] '91 350SDL air cond
On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 7:36 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone else got the magic for jumping the Klima? Jim? It is in the 124 FSM, file 83-605.pdf. According to the Model Year 1986 Model 126 Supplement which Steve Nervig helpfully included in his 126 FSM index, the test procedure for the Klima is exactly the same between 124 and '86-on 126. If you follow the whole procedure you can test all the input and output signals at the pins of the Klima socket (and, therefore, of course, deduce, if necessary, that it is faulty, if all the inputs and outputs are correct but your compressor still isn't turning on when it should). Along the way you get to test the A/C pressure switches, the fan switch, and the compressor speed sensor, if I recall correctly. I've emailed the file directly to Wilton. Alex ___ 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] '91 350SDL air cond
On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 10:27 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Anyone else got the magic for jumping the Klima? Jim? All on this itty-bitty card: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/mamerepairs.html Whoops, Jim's way ahead of me. Very neat work there, Dr. Cathey. A bit easier to follow than the multi-page flowcharts in the FSM. Alex ___ 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
