Re: [MBZ] OT: Power Drivers
Another option is concrete screws. You need to pre-drill for these, but they hold well. Craig diese...@pisquared.net writes: On Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:55:40 -0600 Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: Don't let it bounce or try not to. Also hit it hard with a nice big framing hammer or small two pound hand sledge, if you have the hammer actuated driver and use the most powerful load you can get. I'll try the two pound sledge. I used the two pound sledge and even drove the end of the gun into the 2x4, but never got the nails to go down to the wood. I'm sure it did not bounce. Thanks to all for sharing information. I'll try it with a 2 pound sledge. If that doesn't work, I have a box of #8 flat washers that I can use to take up the slack between the nail head and the 2x4. I tried it with eight #8 flat washers on the end of the nail. That got almost to the wood. I did only two of those. What helped the most was pounding on the end of the nail with the 2 pound hammer. With that, some of the nails went in just fine, but some would not go in and bent over. I drove one stack of eight #8 washers completely into the wood. I also got carried away and put a bunch of nails in. The half-height wall I thought was going to be wobbly isn't. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Power Drivers
I use a bead of Liquid Nails on the bottom of the soleplate and than nail it down with a power driver. It is not impoirtant that the nails are flush. They hold by friction. On Sun, Oct 16, 2011 at 9:32 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Another option is concrete screws. You need to pre-drill for these, but they hold well. -- Hans Neureiter, Katy, TX '82 300SD ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT BaT For OK Don
Should bring back a memory or two. Yours was a B though, I think. http://bringatrailer.com/2011/10/14/1957-mga-with-buick-v-8-and-5-speed/ Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Damaged E420
Craig diese...@pisquared.net writes: I see I violated the avoid the 'preferred' repair shops rule. It was 1645 on a Friday afternoon and I had to tell them someplace to take the car. Not knowing anything about the Santa Fe auto repair scene, ... Not necessarily a bad thing. The body shop I always use, happens to be a preferred State Farm shop but they have been in business for decades, same owner, and do excellent work. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Power Drivers
On Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:56:28 -0500 Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Craig wrote: What helped the most was pounding on the end of the nail with the 2 pound hammer. With that, some of the nails went in just fine, but some would not go in and bent over. I drove one stack of eight #8 washers completely into the wood. I also got carried away and put a bunch of nails in. The half-height wall I thought was going to be wobbly isn't. Good! I have never like the nails much. They are fast, though, compared to what I prefer. Which is a threaded stud anchor. Like this one http://www.confast.com/products/thunderstud-anchor.aspx When I put in our garage closet, I used anchors which went down into a hole in the concrete. Using a real hammer drill (like Bosch BullDog) making a 1/4 inch (7mm) hole is easy, even in old hard concrete. I used a hammer drill to try to drill the holes for the garage closet anchors. Even with a 1/4 starter hole, the hammer drill made little progress after an hour of trying. I had to go to the local rental yard to rent a rotary hammer (the difference in the actual terminology is significant). That was a much larger piece of equipment and did a 1/2 (or was it 5/8?) hole in about 45 seconds. I had to be careful to not go too deep. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT BaT For OK Don
I had one with a 289 Ford engine, C6 transmission. It was very capable... however the glove box was way to small to hold all the speeding tickets and citations I collected with it. It was necessary to add a 3 ft section of railroad track under the rear bumper to keep the rear wheel traction in contact You could do a full donut at 60 mph on dry pavement just by blip of the throttle. On Sun, Oct 16, 2011 at 7:40 AM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Should bring back a memory or two. Yours was a B though, I think. http://bringatrailer.com/2011/10/14/1957-mga-with-buick-v-8-and-5-speed/ Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Heresy
This is my birthday present: http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/Experience/Events/PDS/ProgramsandCourses/DriversProgram.aspx First available date was Dec21, pray there be no snow. I hope I can fit in a 3. I am also hoping there isn't a subtle message being sent. --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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Heresy
Maybe I'll see you there... I need to take this course also. It's quite good, some of the guys I work with have already taken it. You doing 1 or 2 days? Jaime On Sun, Oct 16, 2011 at 11:48 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: This is my birthday present: http://www.bmwusa.com/** Standard/Content/Experience/**Events/PDS/ProgramsandCourses/** DriversProgram.aspxhttp://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/Experience/Events/PDS/ProgramsandCourses/DriversProgram.aspx First available date was Dec21, pray there be no snow. I hope I can fit in a 3. I am also hoping there isn't a subtle message being sent. --R __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Power Drivers
I've used power charges many times and that's fairly typical anchoring steel to new concrete. nbsp;Load a second charge and tap the nail a second time. It won't hurt to fire with no nail. nbsp; Luther On Oct 14, 2011 9:56 PM, Craig lt;diese...@pisquared.netgt; wrote: To continue our kitchen remodel, I was able to borrow a Remington Power Driver from a neighbor and then went to our local lumber yard to get supplies. I got #4 power charges and 2.5 nails, which are supposed to be use to fasten 2x4s to hard concrete. I was told that the nails would be sunk into the boards. My problem, however, is that the nails are not sunk into the boards. They are not even flush with the top surface of the boards. The one that went into the concrete the most compressed the orange plastic piece that centers the end of the nail in the bore of the gun to about half its original length. The one that went into the concrete the least did not compress the orange plastic piece at all. Is this the way it's supposed to work. (Our concrete, at 52 years old, is apparently extra hard.) 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Heresy
Just the one day, should be fun. Probably drive up early the day before to see the museum. --R On 10/16/11 1:37 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: Maybe I'll see you there... I need to take this course also. It's quite good, some of the guys I work with have already taken it. You doing 1 or 2 days? Jaime On Sun, Oct 16, 2011 at 11:48 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: This is my birthday present: http://www.bmwusa.com/** Standard/Content/Experience/**Events/PDS/ProgramsandCourses/** DriversProgram.aspxhttp://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/Experience/Events/PDS/ProgramsandCourses/DriversProgram.aspx First available date was Dec21, pray there be no snow. I hope I can fit in a 3. I am also hoping there isn't a subtle message being sent. --R __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] W116 stiff door handles
The exterior door handles on my W116 are difficult to operate. Is this typical and would cleaning/lubing the mechanisms be the fix? Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] replacing shut-off valve, OM617
Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes: Install the shutoff solenoid without the bolts and suck on the vacuum connection. If it pulls itself tight to the IP when suction is applied, you've got it hooked in place. I used Mitch's technique to check that the stop arm was properly hooked and got the valve installed today. The motor now shuts down instantly when the key is turned one more little annoyance resolved! Getting the new valve to slip in between the injection pump and the oil filter housing was troublesome (though for some reason the old valve came out without much difficulty). I contemplated removing the oil filter housing but then realized I could push in the arm on the valve and then cap the vacuum nipple with the plastic protective cap that was on the valve in the box. This held the valve in the retracted position and let me slip it in place. Now, the green w/black stripe line that runs from the main accessory vacuum supply through the firewall is the only circuit that is not holding vacuum. I have that branch disconnected and plugged. I believe this is the vacuum supply for the ACC can anyone confirm? Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Headlight Lens Getting Foggy
Oh yeah? How much for how much? Bob R On Oct 15, 2011 5:50 PM, buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: I sell some Hella stuff that is supposed to be very good. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld -Original Message- From: Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 13:38:28 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Headlight Lens Getting Foggy Washed the E320 today and noticed the headlight lenses are getting a little foggy and one looks as if clearcoat is flaking off. What can I do? What magic goo actually works? Bob 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] replacing shut-off valve, OM617
That is brilliant! Luther On Oct 16, 2011 2:09 PM, Allan Streib lt;str...@cs.indiana.edugt; wrote: lt;snipgt; I could push in the arm on the valve and then cap the vacuum nipple with the plastic protective cap that was on the valve in the box. This held the valve in the retracted position and let me slip it in place. lt;\snipgt; ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] replacing shut-off valve, OM617
Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu writes: Now, the green w/black stripe line that runs from the main accessory vacuum supply through the firewall is the only circuit that is not holding vacuum. I have that branch disconnected and plugged. I believe this is the vacuum supply for the ACC can anyone confirm? I had a look up under the ACC panel (radio is removed) and saw that the 7-port vacuum connection to the pushbutton array was unplugged. Not sure why anyone would have left it that way, but I plugged it back in and that solved the vacuum leak on the green line. Need to test the door locks but hoping that resolves my remaining vacuum issues. Drove the car back and forth in the driveway to test the brakes now that vacuum is working again. Much improved, but pedal feels a bit soft compared to my W123. Need to get insurance on it before I give it a road test. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] replacing shut-off valve, OM617
Allan Streib wrote: Drove the car back and forth in the driveway to test the brakes now that vacuum is working again. Much improved, but pedal feels a bit soft compared to my W123. Need to get insurance on it before I give it a road test. Since you don't mind spending money before the road test, may as well make brake fluid part of the 'new owner fluid change' list. That should firm up the pedal if nothing's wrong. I wish I'd bought a couple of gallons of Valvoline Synpower when it was $4 a quart. The new Valvoline doesn't have as high a boiling point. I mean to change it every year or so, but so far I've never changed it soon enough to need the ATE Superblue I bought from Rusty to tell the difference between old and new. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Power Drivers
Yup did some pounding of my own on some of the nails. As long as it's tight it's right. :-) Manfred Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:48:54 -0600 From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Power Drivers What helped the most was pounding on the end of the nail with the 2 pound hammer. With that, some of the nails went in just fine, but some would not go in and bent over. I drove one stack of eight #8 washers completely into the wood. I also got carried away and put a bunch of nails in. The half-height wall I thought was going to be wobbly isn't. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Power Drivers
That's something I didn't even think of. Those blue concrete screws are great for holding down a half wall. There you need something to keep the wall fastened down tight to the floor. As you said in a full height wall the ceiling keeps the wall down and the nails in the concrete are there just to keep the wall from walking. Manfred Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:14:57 -0400 From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Power Drivers When I was finishing out the interior of the shop building, I used blue concrete nails which came in a packet with the proper size carbide drill bit. They went in tight and one or two broke, but they seemed to tighten up quite well. I used an old fashioned brace and a screwdriver bit to install them, and an electric impact wrench on those that went in very tightly. Of course, shearing force was all they had to withstand since the tops of the partition frames were nailed to the roof trusses. If your half partition has significant pulling forces they might not be strong enough but, based on my experience, the wood would give 'way before the screw pulled out or broke. Gerry '83 300D '83 240D ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD wagon: Rear self leveling shock absobers, (hydropneumatic struts)
It took a couple hours to replace the spheres (accumulators) on my 123 wagon at the MBCA tech session yesterday. The only required tool I forgot to bring was the 10mm crows foot to remove the thin supply line (one of the techs on duty lent me his). For this job, everything is very accessible with the car on the lift. Also changed the oil and coolant, replaced a missing muffler hanger donut (source of the squeaky rear end noise), removed the front fender linings to clean out the composed leaves in the L and R fender well drains, and tightened the main fuel filter bolt (still leaks fuel on top of the filter canister housing, however - haven't figured that one out yet). The dealership provided continental breakfast (rolls, fruit, coffee, juice) and lunch, plus a squad of techs to help out and answer questions. All in all, not a bad deal for $25.00. Thanks to all for nursing me along. The car now rides with just the right amount of road feel, minus the jarring sensation. BTW, the old spheres were NOT saturated so didn't drench me with hydraulic fluid after all! The tech said they sometimes go bad without the internal seal being breached that would allow them to fill with SLS fluid. Andrew 1985 300TD On Sun, Oct 9, 2011 at 6:32 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sun, 9 Oct 2011 17:50:54 -0400 andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: All: I was dry on fluid - added nearly 2 litres! Seems to ride better now. I have no idea where the fluid went as there are no leaks and the suspension holds its height. Could the struts be leaking internally? Have you been reading this thread? Do you pay any attention to what people take time and energy to write? 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] replacing shut-off valve, OM617
Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes: Since you don't mind spending money before the road test, may as well make brake fluid part of the 'new owner fluid change' list. That should firm up the pedal if nothing's wrong. I did change the fluid last weekend, actually. Used ATE fluid from Rusty. It's possible there's still a small air bubble somewhere in the system, I guess. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] W116, driver's power window
Tested power windows and sunroof in the W116. All work well except driver's window. I removed the door liner and verified +/- 12 volts at the terminals when operating the switch. The removal instructions for the window opener involve drilling holes in the door, so before I do that I'm wondering if there's anything else I can try to confirm that I need to do that. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD wagon: Rear self leveling shock absobers, (hydropneumatic struts)
Congrats! Nice to do the work yourself, especially with access to a lift and the proper tools. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD wagon: Rear self leveling shock absobers, (hydropneumatic struts)
andrew strasfogel wrote: and tightened the main fuel filter bolt (still leaks fuel on top of the filter canister housing, however - haven't figured that one out yet). I think if you remove the bolt, you'll see a decaying o-ring seal on it. Usually a bad one holds until you change the filter, but isn't soft enough to seal again when you tighten up the new filter. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD wagon: Rear self leveling shock absobers, (hydropneumatic struts)
Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes: andrew strasfogel wrote: and tightened the main fuel filter bolt (still leaks fuel on top of the filter canister housing, however - haven't figured that one out yet). I think if you remove the bolt, you'll see a decaying o-ring seal on it. Usually a bad one holds until you change the filter, but isn't soft enough to seal again when you tighten up the new filter. Exactly what I found on my W116 300SD. I changed fuel filters and the O-ring on the hollow bolt broke in several pieces. It was brittle and hard like bakalite. The O-rings on the oil filter stem pipe were in the same condition. I ordered a new O-rings from Rusty but if you know the sizes are you may be able to find them locally. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD wagon: Rear self leveling shock absobers, (hydropneumatic struts)
Glad you know how to do it. Now I can pick your brain if I decide to do it to my brothers 89 wagon. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 16, 2011, at 5:07 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: It took a couple hours to replace the spheres (accumulators) on my 123 wagon at the MBCA tech session yesterday. The only required tool I forgot to bring was the 10mm crows foot to remove the thin supply line (one of the techs on duty lent me his). For this job, everything is very accessible with the car on the lift. Also changed the oil and coolant, replaced a missing muffler hanger donut (source of the squeaky rear end noise), removed the front fender linings to clean out the composed leaves in the L and R fender well drains, and tightened the main fuel filter bolt (still leaks fuel on top of the filter canister housing, however - haven't figured that one out yet). The dealership provided continental breakfast (rolls, fruit, coffee, juice) and lunch, plus a squad of techs to help out and answer questions. All in all, not a bad deal for $25.00. Thanks to all for nursing me along. The car now rides with just the right amount of road feel, minus the jarring sensation. BTW, the old spheres were NOT saturated so didn't drench me with hydraulic fluid after all! The tech said they sometimes go bad without the internal seal being breached that would allow them to fill with SLS fluid. Andrew 1985 300TD On Sun, Oct 9, 2011 at 6:32 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sun, 9 Oct 2011 17:50:54 -0400 andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: All: I was dry on fluid - added nearly 2 litres! Seems to ride better now. I have no idea where the fluid went as there are no leaks and the suspension holds its height. Could the struts be leaking internally? Have you been reading this thread? Do you pay any attention to what people take time and energy to write? 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] You're not going to believe what I did!
I rode in an 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen replica today!! I was at the Farberallye event in Bar Harbor and the Seal Cove Auto Museum was demonstrating this vehicle. I will post some YouTube videos I took. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W116 stiff door handles
You will need to take them out, soak and clean, then lube with a moly grease. That should make em like new. May need to do the same with the latch mechanism too. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 126 instrument cluster- Odometer
Seems that the odo has quit on the 87 126. Does anyone know offhand it will come out with out messing with the airbag and steering wheel? I get a little nervous messing with a shotgun shell with an unknown trigger system. Anybody remember the place to buy the gears, or should i search my email? Any tricks to working on the 126 odo? Thanks! ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 126 instrument cluster- Odometer
Dieselhead wrote: Seems that the odo has quit on the 87 126. I've removed 116 instruments with steering wheel in situ, but I can't say about 126 with or without airbag. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 126 instrument cluster- Odometer
Should come out with no trouble. Extend the telescoping wheel all the way out, use the proper hook tools to pull it out. Electronic speedo/odo on that one, there are several posibilities for problems. Do a web search before you rip into it. The W124, oddly, still has a mechanical speedo. Peter On Oct 16, 2011, at 6:20 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Dieselhead wrote: Seems that the odo has quit on the 87 126. I've removed 116 instruments with steering wheel in situ, but I can't say about 126 with or without airbag. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 126 instrument cluster- Odometer
Speed works, odo does not. Slipping gears, broken gears. That is about the only choices I see. Should come out with no trouble. Extend the telescoping wheel all the way out, use the proper hook tools to pull it out. Electronic speedo/odo on that one, there are several posibilities for problems. Do a web search before you rip into it. The W124, oddly, still has a mechanical speedo. Peter On Oct 16, 2011, at 6:20 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Dieselhead wrote: Seems that the odo has quit on the 87 126. I've removed 116 instruments with steering wheel in situ, but I can't say about 126 with or without airbag. 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD wagon: Rear self leveling shock absobers, (hydropneumatic struts)
124 spheres are a different animal to change. You have to take up the panel ahead of the third seat to get to the bolts that hold them in. I never found a procedure for this, I enden up bending the corners of the panel and then bent them down again. I don't recommend this, but it was a wagon I didn't really care that much about for esthetics. The under parts are the same. Bleed off pressure, loosen the pressure lines. Then unbolt the spheres from inside and replace. Replacing the spheres is a 2 person job. Someone has to hold the sphere while someone is inside putting the bolts in. This is one area where the S123 is a better design than the S123. Glad you know how to do it. Now I can pick your brain if I decide to do it to my brothers 89 wagon. Sent from my iPhone ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD wagon: Rear self leveling shock absobers, (hydropneumatic struts)
Congrats! Nothing is nicer than an MB wagon that rides right! (well maybe one with full air or hydraulic suspension, but I don't know, because I have never driven a 300SEL or a 6.9, or similar (112, 109 or 116) It took a couple hours to replace the spheres (accumulators) on my 123 wagon at the MBCA tech session yesterday. The only required tool I forgot to bring was the 10mm crows foot to remove the thin supply line (one of the techs on duty lent me his). For this job, everything is very accessible with the car on the lift. Also changed the oil and coolant, replaced a missing muffler hanger donut (source of the squeaky rear end noise), removed the front fender linings to clean out the composed leaves in the L and R fender well drains, and tightened the main fuel filter bolt (still leaks fuel on top of the filter canister housing, however - haven't figured that one out yet). The dealership provided continental breakfast (rolls, fruit, coffee, juice) and lunch, plus a squad of techs to help out and answer questions. All in all, not a bad deal for $25.00. Thanks to all for nursing me along. The car now rides with just the right amount of road feel, minus the jarring sensation. BTW, the old spheres were NOT saturated so didn't drench me with hydraulic fluid after all! The tech said they sometimes go bad without the internal seal being breached that would allow them to fill with SLS fluid. Andrew 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] You're not going to believe what I did!
Very Lucky! Years ago I had a friend with a 1906 Cadillac. It was an open car, much like a buggy, still with the original burgundy leather seats. The one-lung engine was under the car and drove a chain drive. It was not to evolved from the 1886 Motorwagon. It was a neat car to ride around in. Would not have been as much fun in 1906 to drive on the dust or mud. The owner usually hauled around women dressed as period saloon girls! I rode in an 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen replica today!! I was at the Farberallye event in Bar Harbor and the Seal Cove Auto Museum was demonstrating this vehicle. I will post some YouTube videos I took. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 126 instrument cluster- Odometer
Is that one electronic? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Dieselhead wrote: Seems that the odo has quit on the 87 126. I've removed 116 instruments with steering wheel in situ, but I can't say about 126 with or without airbag. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD wagon: Rear self leveling shock absobers, (hydropneumatic struts)
'89 should be a 124, different set-up but same principles. Accumulators are inside under a metal-backed carpet piece. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Glad you know how to do it. Now I can pick your brain if I decide to do it to my brothers 89 wagon. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 16, 2011, at 5:07 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: It took a couple hours to replace the spheres (accumulators) on my 123 wagon at the MBCA tech session yesterday. The only required tool I forgot to bring was the 10mm crows foot to remove the thin supply line (one of the techs on duty lent me his). For this job, everything is very accessible with the car on the lift. Also changed the oil and coolant, replaced a missing muffler hanger donut (source of the squeaky rear end noise), removed the front fender linings to clean out the composed leaves in the L and R fender well drains, and tightened the main fuel filter bolt (still leaks fuel on top of the filter canister housing, however - haven't figured that one out yet). The dealership provided continental breakfast (rolls, fruit, coffee, juice) and lunch, plus a squad of techs to help out and answer questions. All in all, not a bad deal for $25.00. Thanks to all for nursing me along. The car now rides with just the right amount of road feel, minus the jarring sensation. BTW, the old spheres were NOT saturated so didn't drench me with hydraulic fluid after all! The tech said they sometimes go bad without the internal seal being breached that would allow them to fill with SLS fluid. Andrew 1985 300TD On Sun, Oct 9, 2011 at 6:32 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sun, 9 Oct 2011 17:50:54 -0400 andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: All: I was dry on fluid - added nearly 2 litres! Seems to ride better now. I have no idea where the fluid went as there are no leaks and the suspension holds its height. Could the struts be leaking internally? Have you been reading this thread? Do you pay any attention to what people take time and energy to write? 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 126 instrument cluster- Odometer
That unit is electronically driven, and the drive train is NOT the same as a mechanical speedo/odometer. There are two different gears that can fail, and I don't remember if there is one motor or two in the unit. As I suggested, a web search is in order, I've seen instructions and part numbers in the past. Peter On Oct 16, 2011, at 6:31 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Speed works, odo does not. Slipping gears, broken gears. That is about the only choices I see. Should come out with no trouble. Extend the telescoping wheel all the way out, use the proper hook tools to pull it out. Electronic speedo/odo on that one, there are several posibilities for problems. Do a web search before you rip into it. The W124, oddly, still has a mechanical speedo. Peter On Oct 16, 2011, at 6:20 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Dieselhead wrote: Seems that the odo has quit on the 87 126. I've removed 116 instruments with steering wheel in situ, but I can't say about 126 with or without airbag. 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 126 instrument cluster- Odometer
I pulled mine out the other day, didn't even think about the air bag. :/ It just came out the same as my 123. I have a spare gas cluster if you think any of those bits would work. -Tim On Oct 16, 2011 7:14 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Seems that the odo has quit on the 87 126. Does anyone know offhand it will come out with out messing with the airbag and steering wheel? I get a little nervous messing with a shotgun shell with an unknown trigger system. Anybody remember the place to buy the gears, or should i search my email? Any tricks to working on the 126 odo? Thanks! __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 126 instrument cluster- Odometer
As has been said, extend the steering wheel all the way, then pull the cluster using the tools OR pieces of coat hanger with a very short and sharp (~1/4 140-160 degree) bend in the end. Next visit http://www.odometergears.com/products/Mercedes-Benz/126+Chassis+79-91+Diesel/53 and figure out which gear setup you need and click purchase. (I promise I have no affiliation with OdoGears, just a 2+ purchase satisfied customer) Buy the three gear set as a new gear will quickly strip the old gear(s) and make you repeat the process. Don't ask how I know this Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 10/16/2011 6:14 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Seems that the odo has quit on the 87 126. Does anyone know offhand it will come out with out messing with the airbag and steering wheel? I get a little nervous messing with a shotgun shell with an unknown trigger system. Anybody remember the place to buy the gears, or should i search my email? Any tricks to working on the 126 odo? Thanks! ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 126 instrument cluster- Odometer
Might want to disconnect the battery before you start on the job. That way the bag shouldn't go off at least till you reconnect the battery at worst. I have an 81 124 that has an electronic speedometer. Just a rectangular plug on the back with a few wires in it no mechanical cable anywhere. Maybe they brought them back later? Manfred Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:26:25 -0500 From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 instrument cluster- Odometer Should come out with no trouble. Extend the telescoping wheel all the way out, use the proper hook tools to pull it out. Electronic speedo/odo on that one, there are several posibilities for problems. Do a web search before you rip into it. The W124, oddly, still has a mechanical speedo. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 126 instrument cluster- Odometer
Very likely the two plastic gears that connect the speedo to the odo. They get soft and crumble. Had to replace them on the 81 124. I believe the same kit will work for yours. Search Ebay for Mercedes speedo gears. Not too expensive and an easy fix. Took longer to take the speedo out of the instrument panel then to replace the gears once it was out. Manfred Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:31:06 -0500 From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 instrument cluster- Odometer Speed works, odo does not. Slipping gears, broken gears. That is about the only choices I see. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 126 instrument cluster- Odometer
I doubt the gassers have the same gears. Thanks anyway. I pulled mine out the other day, didn't even think about the air bag. :/ It just came out the same as my 123. I have a spare gas cluster if you think any of those bits would work. -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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] You're not going to believe what I did!
Here are the videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--Ey4woPjmYfeature=youtube_gdata_player http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0pUiKUruFsfeature=youtube_gdata_player Sent from my iPhone On Oct 16, 2011, at 6:37 PM, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: I rode in an 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen replica today!! I was at the Farberallye event in Bar Harbor and the Seal Cove Auto Museum was demonstrating this vehicle. I will post some YouTube videos I took. ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 126 instrument cluster- Odometer
Thanks, that is what I was after. Kinda pricey for little plastic bits. Sounds like I have to get it out before I can order the right parts. Maybe I will get lucky and just have one slipping on the shaft. As has been said, extend the steering wheel all the way, then pull the cluster using the tools OR pieces of coat hanger with a very short and sharp (~1/4 140-160 degree) bend in the end. Next visit http://www.odometergears.com/products/Mercedes-Benz/126+Chassis+79-91+Diesel/53 and figure out which gear setup you need and click purchase. (I promise I have no affiliation with OdoGears, just a 2+ purchase satisfied customer) Buy the three gear set as a new gear will quickly strip the old gear(s) and make you repeat the process. Don't ask how I know this Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] You're not going to believe what I did!
Way cool! I was mistaken, Dick Morris' Cadillac was a 1903, not a 1906. Here is a you tube of a 1903. I remember Dick cranking it just like in the movie. Dick's car was red and all original. nothing restored. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9fhDQ-iSXI By 1906, they had the engine out front, under a hood. Here are the videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--Ey4woPjmYfeature=youtube_gdata_player http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0pUiKUruFsfeature=youtube_gdata_player ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] You're not going to believe what I did!
Damn. That Caddy sounds identical to the Benz! It must be a single cylinder as well. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 16, 2011, at 9:35 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Way cool! I was mistaken, Dick Morris' Cadillac was a 1903, not a 1906. Here is a you tube of a 1903. I remember Dick cranking it just like in the movie. Dick's car was red and all original. nothing restored. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9fhDQ-iSXI By 1906, they had the engine out front, under a hood. Here are the videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--Ey4woPjmYfeature=youtube_gdata_player http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0pUiKUruFsfeature=youtube_gdata_player ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Power Drivers
Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Using a real hammer drill (like Bosch BullDog) making a 1/4 inch (7mm) hole is easy, even in old hard concrete. Craig wrote: I had to go to the local rental yard to rent a rotary hammer (the difference in the actual terminology is significant). The Bosch Bulldog is actually a rotary hammer. Pretty much anything that uses SDS or similar bit attachment is the real deal. I have seen the term hammer drill used for both the wimpy, homeowner drill with an added hammer function and the pro like a jack hammer, but it turns devices. It is the latter that I was referencing. *smiles* The difference is like Craig described. It can almost feel like the you forgot to plug in the little guy! -- Philip ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT Shameless self-promotion
It was an astoundingly gorgeous day today, my wife suggested we go kayaking, so took the boats over and threw them in the inlet, took along a fishing pole, and brought home a nice redfish for supper! Nothing like a fresh-from-the-water redfish in a bit of olive oil and butter in a nice hot cast iron skillet! YUM!!! Benzcontent: She was at the beach and met me and the yaks in her Benz which had her stand-up paddle board on top. --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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD wagon: Rear self leveling shock absobers, (hydropneumatic struts)
My neighboring lift-mate at the tech session told me all about changing the spheres on his W124 1991 (?) E420 (?) wagon. The spheres are nearly hidden from sight - this job is NOT for the faint of heart! I can't understand why they made things so much more complicated on the evolved later models. On Sun, Oct 16, 2011 at 7:55 PM, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: '89 should be a 124, different set-up but same principles. Accumulators are inside under a metal-backed carpet piece. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Glad you know how to do it. Now I can pick your brain if I decide to do it to my brothers 89 wagon. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 16, 2011, at 5:07 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: It took a couple hours to replace the spheres (accumulators) on my 123 wagon at the MBCA tech session yesterday. The only required tool I forgot to bring was the 10mm crows foot to remove the thin supply line (one of the techs on duty lent me his). For this job, everything is very accessible with the car on the lift. Also changed the oil and coolant, replaced a missing muffler hanger donut (source of the squeaky rear end noise), removed the front fender linings to clean out the composed leaves in the L and R fender well drains, and tightened the main fuel filter bolt (still leaks fuel on top of the filter canister housing, however - haven't figured that one out yet). The dealership provided continental breakfast (rolls, fruit, coffee, juice) and lunch, plus a squad of techs to help out and answer questions. All in all, not a bad deal for $25.00. Thanks to all for nursing me along. The car now rides with just the right amount of road feel, minus the jarring sensation. BTW, the old spheres were NOT saturated so didn't drench me with hydraulic fluid after all! The tech said they sometimes go bad without the internal seal being breached that would allow them to fill with SLS fluid. Andrew 1985 300TD On Sun, Oct 9, 2011 at 6:32 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sun, 9 Oct 2011 17:50:54 -0400 andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: All: I was dry on fluid - added nearly 2 litres! Seems to ride better now. I have no idea where the fluid went as there are no leaks and the suspension holds its height. Could the struts be leaking internally? Have you been reading this thread? Do you pay any attention to what people take time and energy to write? 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT BaT For OK Don
Does it ever! Mine was an A - I custom built a very flat air cleaner housing so avoided the hood scoop. Thanks -- On Sun, Oct 16, 2011 at 9:40 AM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Should bring back a memory or two. Yours was a B though, I think. http://bringatrailer.com/2011/10/14/1957-mga-with-buick-v-8-and-5-speed/ Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 126 instrument cluster- Odometer
Pricey, yes, but also quality USA made that I'd gladly pay 50-75% more for. Negative on the slipping gears. nbsp;The small gear is mounted on the stepper motor, and the two larger gears free spin as they drive the odometer numbers. nbsp;Each small gear I've removed came off in pieces and the brass insert under the plastic has to be destroyed to be removed. nbsp;Budget for replacing the gears. Second the negative battery cable removal. nbsp;I forgot that step. Luther On Oct 16, 2011 8:18 PM, Dieselhead lt;126die...@gmail.comgt; wrote: Thanks, that is what I was after. Kinda pricey for little plastic bits. Sounds like I have to get it out before I can order the right parts. Maybe I will get lucky and just have one slipping on the shaft. gt;As has been said, extend the steering wheel all the way, then pull gt;the cluster using the tools OR pieces of coat hanger with a very gt;short and sharp (~1/4 140-160 degree) bend in the end. Next visit gt;http://www.odometergears.com/products/Mercedes-Benz/126+Chassis+79-91+Diesel/53 gt;and figure out which gear setup you need and click purchase. (I gt;promise I have no affiliation with OdoGears, just a 2+ purchase gt;satisfied customer) Buy the three gear set as a new gear will gt;quickly strip the old gear(s) and make you repeat the process. gt;Don't ask how I know this gt; gt; Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL gt;'87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) gt;'91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Bremen MB assembly plant
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