Re: [MBZ] OT: Honda valve cover gasket
Those are basically oval shaped covers though right? Pretty simple gasket. The one for the 4cyl in my Honda is HUGE and H shaped. Its also right up against the frame. When I was talking about BMWs before everybody wanted to talk me out of it... -Curt Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:28:56 -0500 From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Honda valve cover gasket Message-ID: a06240820cb8ec2697de2@[192.168.1.51] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ; format=flowed OKie Don read my mind. I never had a problem with valve covers on my /2 or ?5 BMWs. Well, I did lose a 6mm nut a couple times, but I don't count that. They also taught me how to put a nut in place and start it with one finger. More RTV, sell it and buy a BMW R bike --- On Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 9:24 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Gang, Since we're on the topic of sealants I managed to pull my '82 Honda CB900f ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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: Honda valve cover gasket
Yep, right at the end of the jugs. One gasket fits all postwar engines up to /6 at least. Same with cyl base gaskets up through R90 at least. R100 might be different. Not I. I did not try to talk you of of a BMW. I did point out that the newer ones are not as simple to work on as the old, and that the old dealers who were enthusiasts were pushed out and replaced with dealers looking for profit. (some dealers are still enthusiasts. The BMW(MOA) News is a good source for enthusiast dealers. There are some old dealers who are still around) Those are basically oval shaped covers though right? Pretty simple gasket. The one for the 4cyl in my Honda is HUGE and H shaped. Its also right up against the frame. When I was talking about BMWs before everybody wanted to talk me out of it... -Curt Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:28:56 -0500 From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Honda valve cover gasket Message-ID: a06240820cb8ec2697de2@[192.168.1.51] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ; format=flowed OKie Don read my mind. I never had a problem with valve covers on my /2 or ?5 BMWs. Well, I did lose a 6mm nut a couple times, but I don't count that. They also taught me how to put a nut in place and start it with one finger. More RTV, sell it and buy a BMW R bike --- On Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 9:24 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Gang, Since we're on the topic of sealants I managed to pull my '82 Honda CB900f ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Nice 15 PB
Always when I am broke. Arg! Mike On Mar 20, 2012 9:19 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: From one of my Mac lists: PowerBook G4 15 Aluminum. Specifications: PPC G4 1.5 GHZ 80GB Hard Drive 512 MB RAM Combo Drive (CD-RW + DVD) Wireless Apple Airport Extreme WiFi Card Installed Bluetooth EDR+2.0 installed Operating System Mac OS X Tiger 10.4 (supports up to Leopard (10.5) 65 W Power Adapter $150 shipped. What a deal for someone who is into PPC Macs. Let me know if you're interested and I'll get you in touch with the owner. I might add that it ships in the original box and packing materials, too. That's the mark of a serious fanbois. MacDann ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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: Honda valve cover gasket
Nor I, but there is always someone who will try to talk you out of something - there might be someone here who will try to talk you out of a Mercedes --- On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 8:06 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Yep, right at the end of the jugs. One gasket fits all postwar engines up to /6 at least. Same with cyl base gaskets up through R90 at least. R100 might be different. Not I. I did not try to talk you of of a BMW. I did point out that the newer ones are not as simple to work on as the old, and that the old dealers who were enthusiasts were pushed out and replaced with dealers looking for profit. (some dealers are still enthusiasts. The BMW(MOA) News is a good source for enthusiast dealers. There are some old dealers who are still around) Those are basically oval shaped covers though right? Pretty simple gasket. The one for the 4cyl in my Honda is HUGE and H shaped. Its also right up against the frame. When I was talking about BMWs before everybody wanted to talk me out of it... -Curt Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:28:56 -0500 From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Honda valve cover gasket Message-ID: a06240820cb8ec2697de2@[192.**168.1.51] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ; format=flowed OKie Don read my mind. I never had a problem with valve covers on my /2 or ?5 BMWs. Well, I did lose a 6mm nut a couple times, but I don't count that. They also taught me how to put a nut in place and start it with one finger. More RTV, sell it and buy a BMW R bike --- On Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 9:24 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Gang, Since we're on the topic of sealants I managed to pull my '82 Honda CB900f __**_ 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 -- 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] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes Benz Station Wagon 300TD - $500 (Whitefield, NH)
andrew strasfogel wrote: Really? The only one I am aware of is the trap oxidizer and related exhaust secions on CA version 300TD wagons. Max wrote: I seem to recall something different about the HVAC, is there a KLIMA relay? KLIMA? I haven't found a KLIMA - but I haven't looked either. It does have a monovalve and the ACC controller is interchangeable with earlier cars. Might it still have a KLIMA? Mitch Haley wrote: Is the whole vacuum switch mess on top of the valve cover exclusive to the 1985, or just the transmission/torque converter/differential? Scott Ritchey wrote: I think the vacuum control for the tranny is different (blue flying saucer?) and the engine/transmission interface is different. Beyond that, I don't know, I never had one so that's what I recall from reading this and the previous Diesel lists. Looking at my cars, the '85 has the blue disk, a vacuum relay, and some other thing on the fender. The already crowded OM617-in-a-W123-engine-bay gets further cluttered with more devices and a bunch more hoses. The switches on the rocker arm cover is the same as earlier. The tachometer drive is different. No amp in the socket - but the socket is still there. Mine is still out and I haven't figured out what or where the drive is. The differential (or transmission?) ratios are rather long legged. This requires speeds above 65-70 MPH (105-115 km/h) to get the engine RPM high enough to get full benefit from the turbo. Nice for western state interstate highway cruising. For for state highway travel it means 55-60 MPH (90-100 km/h) gets stuck in where it is too fast for 3rd gear but to slow for 4th to be efficient. It uses a different speedometer cable. $90, not $35 like the earlier cars. That's all I'm remembering at the moment. Seem there are others I have encountered... So three years ago I got this '85 thinking/hoping the differences wouldn't be all that much. In hindsight, I wish I had held out for a earlier model. -- Philip, self-wrencher ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes Benz Station Wagon 300TD - $500 (Whitefield, NH)
Fmiser wrote: The tachometer drive is different. No amp in the socket - but the socket is still there. Mine is still out and I haven't figured out what or where the drive is. I believe the old ones get their signal from one end of the crankshaft and the new ones from the other. 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] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes Benz Station Wagon 300TD - $500 (Whitefield, NH)
On Mar 21, 2012, at 12:40 PM, Fmiser wrote: KLIMA? I haven't found a KLIMA - but I haven't looked either. It does have a monovalve and the ACC controller is interchangeable with earlier cars. Might it still have a KLIMA? The relay is near the fuse box / brake booster. The wiring, I believe, heads down to a black box in the passenger footwell. I love my '85 wagon. Would not trade it for any other year… but I say the same thing about my '84 Euro wagon. Both are keepers. Dave ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes Benz Station Wagon 300TD - $500 (Whitefield, NH)
Mitch Haley wrote: Fmiser wrote: The tachometer drive is different. No amp in the socket - but the socket is still there. Mine is still out and I haven't figured out what or where the drive is. I believe the old ones get their signal from one end of the crankshaft and the new ones from the other. Hmm. The engine still has a sensor by the front damper wired to a socket on the port inner fender where an amp could plug in. My socket simply has a cover on it. The tach was working, then quit. I don't think anyone stole my tach amp. *smiles* I'll look for something by the bellhousing... My previous web search for info came back quite sparse. Maybe my Google-fo was just low that day. -- 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
Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes Benz Station Wagon 300TD - $500 (Whitefield, NH)
Dave in SoCal wrote: On Mar 21, 2012, at 12:40 PM, Fmiser wrote: KLIMA? I haven't found a KLIMA - but I haven't looked either. It does have a monovalve and the ACC controller is interchangeable with earlier cars. Might it still have a KLIMA? The relay is near the fuse box / brake booster. The wiring, I believe, heads down to a black box in the passenger footwell. Eegads! There it is. A big relay that has the text KLIMA on top! Another strike against it... -- 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] Aluminum washer
Hey, My '78 240D tends to eat the aluminum washer on the hollow bolt for the canister fuel filter. Last time I replaced it I snagged the one from my '83 240D. I'm wanting to do a diesel purge and filter and figured to get a spare washer in case this one leaked after the replacement but Rusty tells me they're NA, that theres a rubber seal ring instead. Anybody else have this trouble? Anybody try a dealer? Is the rubber ring a suitable replacement? Anybody ever anneal an aluminum washer? -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fwd: E300 dies this morning
Max, Look into the start lock-out relay (K38), behind the instrument cluster. When I had buzzing from the dash and my car wouldn't start. Bob Massmann Oregonia, Ohio 1995 E300D -Original Message- From: Max Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 10:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: E300 dies this morning Resend, looks like this didn't get out. Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Bizarre break-down during my commute. About ten minutes into my drive I notice the oil gauge reading zero. I pull off, engine sounds just fine, but there is a faint electrical whine from the dash that is new. I shut down the engine and check the oil level, it is fine. Under the oil cap there seems to be oil reaching the valve train. I try to restart, but the starter doesn't work now (no click, no dimming of lights). I also notice that when the key is turned to the instrument light test (position 2) on the left side the fuel and temp gauges don't work and only the alternator light works (brake, oil, and coolant lights don't light). The stuff on the right side (pre-glow and all the rest, including ABS) is working normally. Also the faint electrical whine is back. Any ideas?!? I'm waiting for the tow now. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ -- 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Aluminum washer
Try a hydraulic fitting store. This is typical for a metric hydraulic fitting. -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 6:10 PM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] Aluminum washer Hey, My '78 240D tends to eat the aluminum washer on the hollow bolt for the canister fuel filter. Last time I replaced it I snagged the one from my '83 240D. I'm wanting to do a diesel purge and filter and figured to get a spare washer in case this one leaked after the replacement but Rusty tells me they're NA, that theres a rubber seal ring instead. Anybody else have this trouble? Anybody try a dealer? Is the rubber ring a suitable replacement? Anybody ever anneal an aluminum washer? -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] Pagodas and Coffee
For any of you interested, I've organized a pagoda gathering at SL-Tech in Arundel, Maine. Gernold Nisius the Master Mechanic and shop owner is graciously allowing me to host this gathering at his shop. This is the second event. Last year's event turned up 7 cars and 15 attendees. Come if you want with or without a pagoda! http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=16257.0 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Aluminum washer
Just my experience: I too was unable to source the alum washer from stealer. My 83SD has the alum washer and it tends to leak until I use MUCHO torque on the hollow bolt (so much that I fear breaking something). My 79TD had no alum washer but I think it had had an additional upper O-ring/grove (can't say if this was original); and my 79 filter bolt never leaked. The 79 had a crate engine installed by a PO and that crate engine may have had upgrades from original. Looking at the online EPC, there are two versions of the hollow bolt (A615-990-05-63 and A615-990-08-63) and two versions of the upper seal ring (N007603-18101 and A000-997-00-48) with the first numbers applying to earlier engines. My guess is the N number is the old alum seal which was later superseded by dual rubber O-rings in later engines. I'm not sure if you can just switch to the new style bolt and upper seal ring. There are also two styles of filter heads (the upper housing) and the old style filter head may not seal with the upper rubber o-ring. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 6:11 PM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] Aluminum washer Hey, My '78 240D tends to eat the aluminum washer on the hollow bolt for the canister fuel filter. Last time I replaced it I snagged the one from my '83 240D. I'm wanting to do a diesel purge and filter and figured to get a spare washer in case this one leaked after the replacement but Rusty tells me they're NA, that theres a rubber seal ring instead. Anybody else have this trouble? Anybody try a dealer? Is the rubber ring a suitable replacement? Anybody ever anneal an aluminum washer? -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] Aluminum washer
All 3 numbers in EPC are rubber rings, trust me. I bought them all to see. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:00:28 To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Aluminum washer Just my experience: I too was unable to source the alum washer from stealer. My 83SD has the alum washer and it tends to leak until I use MUCHO torque on the hollow bolt (so much that I fear breaking something). My 79TD had no alum washer but I think it had had an additional upper O-ring/grove (can't say if this was original); and my 79 filter bolt never leaked. The 79 had a crate engine installed by a PO and that crate engine may have had upgrades from original. Looking at the online EPC, there are two versions of the hollow bolt (A615-990-05-63 and A615-990-08-63) and two versions of the upper seal ring (N007603-18101 and A000-997-00-48) with the first numbers applying to earlier engines. My guess is the N number is the old alum seal which was later superseded by dual rubber O-rings in later engines. I'm not sure if you can just switch to the new style bolt and upper seal ring. There are also two styles of filter heads (the upper housing) and the old style filter head may not seal with the upper rubber o-ring. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 6:11 PM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] Aluminum washer Hey, My '78 240D tends to eat the aluminum washer on the hollow bolt for the canister fuel filter. Last time I replaced it I snagged the one from my '83 240D. I'm wanting to do a diesel purge and filter and figured to get a spare washer in case this one leaked after the replacement but Rusty tells me they're NA, that theres a rubber seal ring instead. Anybody else have this trouble? Anybody try a dealer? Is the rubber ring a suitable replacement? Anybody ever anneal an aluminum washer? -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] link for Hendrik
My 89 300TE has had an issue for a while whereby the brakes pulsate, mostly when I am backing down my driveway but sometimes also when the car is going slow and I put my foot on the brake. The symptoms are that the ABS fires it's test shot and then the brakes slowly pulsate and tend to push the brake pedal back a bit. The brakes work fine otherwise but it seems like their is something going on with the ABS, I might try pulling the relay from the system to see what happens, perhaps give the sensors a clean. It's like the system thinks that the wheels have stopped turning and wants to release the wheels but when in fact the wheels have not locked up. Hendrik who likes technology when it works properly ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] link for Hendrik
It's most likely the wheel Sensors are dirty or bad Sent from my iPhone On Mar 21, 2012, at 7:40 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: My 89 300TE has had an issue for a while whereby the brakes pulsate, mostly when I am backing down my driveway but sometimes also when the car is going slow and I put my foot on the brake. The symptoms are that the ABS fires it's test shot and then the brakes slowly pulsate and tend to push the brake pedal back a bit. The brakes work fine otherwise but it seems like their is something going on with the ABS, I might try pulling the relay from the system to see what happens, perhaps give the sensors a clean. It's like the system thinks that the wheels have stopped turning and wants to release the wheels but when in fact the wheels have not locked up. Hendrik who likes technology when it works properly ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Aluminum washer
Egads, sounds like it might be time for a call to the classic center. Wish I had an excuse to swing by again... -Curt Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:00:28 -0400 From: Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Aluminum washer Message-ID: 8280896AB68042FA8578892638D67DB3@ScottPC Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii Just my experience: I too was unable to source the alum washer from stealer. My 83SD has the alum washer and it tends to leak until I use MUCHO torque on the hollow bolt (so much that I fear breaking something). My 79TD had no alum washer but I think it had had an additional upper O-ring/grove (can't say if this was original); and my 79 filter bolt never leaked. The 79 had a crate engine installed by a PO and that crate engine may have had upgrades from original. Looking at the online EPC, there are two versions of the hollow bolt (A615-990-05-63 and A615-990-08-63) and two versions of the upper seal ring (N007603-18101 and A000-997-00-48) with the first numbers applying to earlier engines. My guess is the N number is the old alum seal which was later superseded by dual rubber O-rings in later engines. I'm not sure if you can just switch to the new style bolt and upper seal ring. There are also two styles of filter heads (the upper housing) and the old style filter head may not seal with the upper rubber o-ring. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 6:11 PM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] Aluminum washer Hey, My '78 240D tends to eat the aluminum washer on the hollow bolt for the canister fuel filter. Last time I replaced it I snagged the one from my '83 240D. I'm wanting to do a diesel purge and filter and figured to get a spare washer in case this one leaked after the replacement but Rusty tells me they're NA, that theres a rubber seal ring instead. Anybody else have this trouble? Anybody try a dealer? Is the rubber ring a suitable replacement? Anybody ever anneal an aluminum washer? -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Aluminum washer
Just had the same problem on an 82 300 TD when I replaced the filter. Removed and super cleaned the surfaces and the washer to be sure I had not created the problem with foreign material, found none, re-torqued and still leaked. Removed the aluminum washer and annealed it, then a quench it in cold water. The anneal worked, upon torque the washer seal gave no leak. To anneal the washer, I did this: 1. Made a washer holder from stainless safety wire, .032, which held the washer flat like a frying pan with minimum contact from the safety wire [it's not brain surgery after all.. so be inventive] 2. Placed the washer /safety wire [with a handle of wire about 8 inches long] over a gas stove burner and heated the washer while turning it to heat both sides of the flats until the .032 stainless wire just started to show some redness from heat. 3. Quenched the washer under the kitchen faucet [cold tap]. You should get a nice PSssh} 4. Washer is now Annealed. install it like a new one. Grant... On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 3:10 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Hey, My '78 240D tends to eat the aluminum washer on the hollow bolt for the canister fuel filter. Last time I replaced it I snagged the one from my '83 240D. I'm wanting to do a diesel purge and filter and figured to get a spare washer in case this one leaked after the replacement but Rusty tells me they're NA, that theres a rubber seal ring instead. Anybody else have this trouble? Anybody try a dealer? Is the rubber ring a suitable replacement? Anybody ever anneal an aluminum washer? -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] Ooops forgot to change the subject line to ABS problem
I had the ABS light on when I bought the wagon, found some sensors out of a 201 wreck and ze light went off and has stayed off ever since. My understanding is that the system does a self diagnoses test when it reaches a certain speed (5km/h?) and if the system fails the light goes on. However the S124 is due for a service and I shall check the three sensors and will do a road text to see if the ABS is working as it should. Hendrik who has to give the millipedes a spray Sent from my penguin desktop On 22/03/12 11:19, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: It's most likely the wheel Sensors are dirty or bad Sent from my iPhone On Mar 21, 2012, at 7:40 PM, Hendrik Fayheni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: My 89 300TE has had an issue for a while whereby the brakes pulsate, mostly when I am backing down my driveway but sometimes also when the car is going slow and I put my foot on the brake. The symptoms are that the ABS fires it's test shot and then the brakes slowly pulsate and tend to push the brake pedal back a bit. The brakes work fine otherwise but it seems like their is something going on with the ABS, I might try pulling the relay from the system to see what happens, perhaps give the sensors a clean. It's like the system thinks that the wheels have stopped turning and wants to release the wheels but when in fact the wheels have not locked up. Hendrik who likes technology when it works properly ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Fwd: E300 dies this morning
rmassm...@embarqmail.com wrote: Max, Look into the start lock-out relay (K38), behind the instrument cluster. When I had buzzing from the dash and my car wouldn't start. Bob Massmann Oregonia, Ohio 1995 E300D -Original Message- From: Max Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 10:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Bob, Thanks for the tip. I solved that problem (or rather my Indie did) by replacing a fuse, either 5 or 7, don't remember which now. -- 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
[MBZ] OM606 toys
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/2895723045.html no affiliation or interest clay 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes Benz Station Wagon 300TD - $500 (Whitefield, NH)
Philip, I think the pick up is at the transmission end, might feed into the klima and directly to the tachometer, or maybe there is an ECU? Klima needs engine speed to compare to compressor speed. The pick up and socket at the engine front is for a diagnostic tool for engine speed. Does your IP have a socket to set the injection timing dynamically? -- 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] link for Hendrik
Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: My 89 300TE has had an issue for a while whereby the brakes pulsate, mostly when I am backing down my driveway but sometimes also when the car is going slow Could also be a bad cable, but dirty sensor is more likely and easier/cheaper. -- 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] OM606 toys
On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 7:36 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/2895723045.html Do all 60x engines use the same reaming tool? I have had two brand new glow plugs in the '87 300D die in a couple of months and suspect carboned-up prechambers. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OM606 toys
Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 7:36 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/2895723045.html Do all 60x engines use the same reaming tool? I have had two brand new glow plugs in the '87 300D die in a couple of months and suspect carboned-up prechambers. Is hammering the tip of a dead plug flat until it's slightly smaller than the threads a good way to save money, or a good way to get the broken off end of an old dead plug stuck in the chamber? 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] OM606 toys
On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 9:48 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Is hammering the tip of a dead plug flat until it's slightly smaller than the threads a good way to save money, or a good way to get the broken off end of an old dead plug stuck in the chamber? If there's any chance of the latter, I think the real tool is worth the money! I imagine Rusty can get it for a decent price. Mercedessource.com has an interesting alternative: http://www.mercedessource.com/node/2842 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OM606 toys
On Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:48:06 -0500 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 7:36 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/2895723045.html Do all 60x engines use the same reaming tool? I have had two brand new glow plugs in the '87 300D die in a couple of months and suspect carboned-up prechambers. Is hammering the tip of a dead plug flat until it's slightly smaller than the threads a good way to save money, or a good way to get the broken off end of an old dead plug stuck in the chamber? The (good) Indy in Austin, TX, told me that's what they did. 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] Aluminum washer
G Mann wrote: 2. Placed the washer /safety wire [with a handle of wire about 8 inches long] over a gas stove burner and heated the washer while turning it to heat both sides of the flats until the .032 stainless wire just started to show some redness from heat. That's a bit hot. Iron begins glowing at about 550C (1022F), and aluminum melts about 660C (1220F). 400C (750F) is a good target for Aluminum. I did some web searching for a good way to indicate a surface temp of 340C (650F) to 400C (750F). A Sharpie marker is supposed to burn off about that temperature, but one site said only if it wasn't a fresh mark. Another suggestion was apply soap and watch for it turns black. The most accurate would be a temperature indicating stick. http://www.tempil.com/products/tempilstik-original/ Probably overkill for annealing a washer! 3. Quenched the washer under the kitchen faucet [cold tap]. You should get a nice PSssh} Annealing of copper, brass, and aluminum is not generally affected by the speed of the cooling. So quench if you want, or air cool, or whatever suits your fancy. Ferrous metals (iron and steel) _must_ be cooled slowly to anneal. -- 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
Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes Benz Station Wagon 300TD - $500 (Whitefield, NH)
Max wrote: I think the pick up is at the transmission end, might feed into the klima and directly to the tachometer, or maybe there is an ECU? Klima needs engine speed to compare to compressor speed. The pick up and socket at the engine front is for a diagnostic tool for engine speed. Does your IP have a socket to set the injection timing dynamically? Ahh! You're making me worried, Max! I just ran out to check. I don't see a electrical socket on the injection pump, but there is a Blob (TM) on the engine side of the pump that has a cable running to a multi-pin connector next to the monovalve and then continues into a harness behind the battery. After that I'm not sure where it goes, but I'm guessing the processor unit by the passenger's feet. *sigh* Anyone have a mostly-solid, drivable 240TD with a manual transmission and a 3rd seat for sale? I'll pay extra for one with a OM617 turbo already installed. -- 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
