[MBZ] Replacing Cruise Control Amp, 1983 300SD, W-126
Does anyone have the job sheet for replacing the cruise control amp on my 1983 300SD. Are they available on-line anymore? How about a source for a rebuilt amp? Thanks Tom Harruff Tom Harruff, 1983 300SD 2003 S-55 AMG 2010 C-300 ___ http://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] Mercedes Digest, Vol 98, Issue 57
Wheels are straight in all the pics but the STAR in the middle of the steering wheel is upside down on the interior dash picture? Hummm. Tom Harruff Naples, FL Message: 1 Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2014 20:07:44 -0600 From: Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] a bargain Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" Overpriced, yes, but if I were shopping for a new car, considering that they get for a new MB, I'd be better off paying that sort of price for a real car that that can be maintained without tons of special tools and electronic gadgets. >http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/4275458537.html > > >thanks, > >xx rick >Rick Hawkins > >not mine, etc 58/6495 - Release Date: 01/11/14 ___ http://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] Mercedes-Benz Involvement in Boston Event - M-B Technology at Work!
Interesting use of newer technology! Mercedes-Benz assists in finding Boston Suspects/Car Jackers. http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130429/CARNEWS/130429818 Tom Harruff 1985 300D 156K mi (Diesel Dolly - Gone after 25 years but not forgotton) 1985 500SEL 56K mi (No Name - Gone before any big costs) 1956 190SL 67K mi (Unfinished Restoration - gone to California) 1983 300SD 137K mi (Dallas - the Big D) 1994 C280 99K mi (Jet Car - Wife's Car) Naples, FL ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Mercedes Becker Radio Repair
I was visiting our local dealsership and one of the salesmen was looking for a place to recommend for repair of Becker radios for older Mercedes cars. What experience have any of our Listers had with repair of Becker Radios and do you suggest any repair sources. You can reply on line through okiebenz.com or off line to: tharruff1...@comcast.net Thanks. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1956 190SL (Incomplete restoration project - Now in California) 1985 500SEL (Long Gone) 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly - Gone after 25 years but not forgotten) 1983 300SD (Dallas - The Big D) 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2010 Lincoln MKZ (Road Car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Tightening Nets on the Back of Front Seats of 83 300SD
I am assuming that the instructions for tightening up the nets on the back of a front seat should be somewhat generic. The car is my 83 300SD. Just working on some little things to improve the appearance inside. Does anyone have that written down or could I find it on line? Thanks. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 83 300 SD (Dallas - The Big D) 94 C280 (The Jet Car) 10 Lincoln MKZ (Road Car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Mercedes Digest
Help please. Evaporator drain? The vehicle is a 1985 300Dt with 152K miles driven in southwest Florida where it is still 90 degrees and humid. I had a new evaporator installed a couple of years ago and periodically got water leaking on the front carpet in the passenger side. I thought that it was maybe a leaky windshield seal or maybe a leak from the engine compartment (under the battery?) when I washed the car. The car has been in the garage and has not been washed for a month or more. After driving it twice recently the carpet was wet near the top. I am now thinking that the issue is condensation from the evaporator. I do not know where the evaporator drain is located. Can anyone help? I have the W123 CD but did not find the evaporator drain. Thanks. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1983 300SD (Dallas - The Big D) 1994 C280 (Wife's Car - Jet Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 41, Issue 133, 81 240D Stick
Mountain Man, Here are the details from Steve Thomas (DBA as Benztech/Bonita Springs, FL). Steve Thomas/Benztech 239-289-0160 239-289-0080 benzt...@eartlink.net (I do not know if Steve answers Emails or if his wife Judy does, but I would think the latter.) The car is a 1981 240D, w-Stick, 83-84K miles, dark blue with a tan interior. Per Steve the inside is clean, the seats are good, and it runs good. Steve said that he will have any outside body issues cleaned up before it is sold. It had been sitting for about 5 years so Steve said that he will be doing a major service on the car before he sells it. That should mean a fluid and filter change through out (radiator, tranny, power steering, brake fluid, etc..) and valve adjustment although he mentioned that the oil would need a changed in about 3,500 miles so that should be more recent. He will do a R-134a conversion and the A/C will be blowing cold. Don't know his schedule for these services but that could depend on interest. His asking price is $4,500 I'll look it over the next time I am at or near his place but it could still be in work. It was not in his shop building this past week when I had the 83 300SD there to be checked out. Interest in the vehicle should determine when he takes time away from his other repair work to finish this car. Good luck. No interest or affiliation. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1983 300SD (Dallas - The Big D) Coming Soon 1994 C280 (Wife's Car - Jet Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car) -- Message: 4 Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:54:55 -0500 From: Mountain Man Subject: Re: [MBZ] 81 240D, Stick To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <3485b4230904251954r32aa7c38taff530f63e4a...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Tom wrote: He mentioned that he had a 1981 240D with a stick and in the 80K miles range. I know that many of you have expressed interest in such a vehicle. How much? Can you put an eyeball on it for us? Thanks. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 41, Issue 133
I did not ask price and yes I can eyeball it. It will not be a Kaleb price as he is very aware of the market. I'll give him a call later today and find out more details to post. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1983 300SD (Dallas - The Big D) - Coming Soon 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car) Message: 4 Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:54:55 -0500 From: Mountain Man Subject: Re: [MBZ] 81 240D, Stick To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <3485b4230904251954r32aa7c38taff530f63e4a...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Tom wrote: He mentioned that he had a 1981 240D with a stick and in the 80K miles range. I know that many of you have expressed interest in such a vehicle. How much? Can you put an eyeball on it for us? Thanks. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 81 240D, Stick
I just visited my Indie mechanic in Bonita Springs, FL to check out the 83 300SD that I am considering purchasing. Checked out fine! Actually better that that. One of the cleanest he had seen at 128k miles. He mentioned that he had a 1981 240D with a stick and in the 80K miles range. I know that many of you have expressed interest in such a vehicle. No interest or affiliation but he is: Steve Thomas DBA as Benz Tech (Bonita Springs, FL) 239-289-0160 239-289-0080 benzt...@earthlink.net Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1983 300SD (Dallas - The Big D) coming soon 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 41, Issue 120 2nd Carfax Request
Thanks Mitch, I already knew this information but was hoping that someone with a current Carfax account could run a full report. VIN WDBCB20A0DB036338 Anyone?? Thanks. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car) Message: 2 Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:51:37 -0400 From: "Tom Harruff" Subject: [MBZ] Carfax Request - 2nd Request To: Message-ID: <95f1fb28c4654fe4a03d2abdb5034...@tomshome> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Anyone with an active Carfax account that can run a car for me? WDBCB20A0DB036338 Should be 1983 300SD. Thanks. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car) -- Message: 3 Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:17:45 -0400 From: Mitch Haley Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carfax Request - 2nd Request To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <49f04e59.2030...@voyager.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Tom Harruff wrote: Anyone with an active Carfax account that can run a car for me? WDBCB20A0DB036338 Should be 1983 300SD. Well, you've got a good VIN, but they don't have much on it. I'd expect more than four events on a 26 year old car. OTOH, if one or more is a crash or total loss, it would be worth knowing. The free version of Carfax says: VIN: WDBCB20A0DB036338 Vehicle: 1983 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SD Records: 4 records found in the CARFAX Vehicle History database -- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com End of Mercedes Digest, Vol 41, Issue 120 * No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.287 / Virus Database: 270.12.3/2076 - Release Date: 04/23/09 06:30:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Carfax Request - 2nd Request
Anyone with an active Carfax account that can run a car for me? WDBCB20A0DB036338 Should be 1983 300SD. Thanks. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] CARFAX Account?
Anyone with an active Carfax account that can run a car for me? WDBCB20A0DB036338 Should be 1983 300SD. Thanks. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 94 C280, W-202 - Electrical Problem
Help Listers, We are having a nagging electrical problem with my wife's 94 C280 that our Indie cannot seem to find. The wiring harness was replaced a couple of years ago. We are constantly blowing fuse # 26 (7.5 amp) in the front fuse box but there are no codes in the computer. When that fuse blows we lose a number of electrical functions that are located in the trunk fuse box including sunroof, windows and seats. The Indie has replaced the relay in that circuit and the control unit (computer) in the trunk at different times but neither replacement has solved the problem. We have not been able to duplicate the surge that causes the 7.5 amp fuse to blow while testing nor can we reduce it to any of the circuits that fail in the rear fuse box when fuse # 26 fails up front. All of the rear fuse box circuits that fail have greater value fuses that the failed # 26 7.5 amp fuse up front. Anyone have any ideas that might help in fault isolation? Thanks. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 29, Issue 146, 92 300D, 2.5 Turbo
Jim, Unfortunately I did not have a chance to pass on the car. By the time I got feedback from the list it had been sold the first day listed. I really did not need a fourth car in Florida with only a two stall garage and two drivers so I was not disappointed when I called and she said in broken english that the car had been sold. I always let a day go by when I am considering another Mercedes just to see if I was meant to have the car. If it is still there the second day, I'll go to look at it, if not My Dielsel Dolly (85300Dt) was ordered new in Germany (US Spec) and my wife loves her 94 C280 so I guess we will stay with the ones we have now. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car) Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:10:42 -0400 > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D, 2.5 Turbo/NOTE! > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > NOTE:? The engine in your subject line is NOT the problem engine.? On the > contrary, the 2.5 turbo would get you up the hill with ferver, and > reliability.? The 3.5 turbodiesel is tthe one with weak rods. > > If you are still going to pass on this 2.5, let the list know where it is! > > Jim in Phoenix ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 1992 300D, 2.5 Turbo
Listers I have found a 1992 300 D (2.5 Turbo) with 45,000 miles indicated in the ad. Before I call and go to look at the vehicle, what are the listers experiences with this vehicle. Pluses and minuses? I recall lots of past discussions about the 2.5 but have not really followed them. Price (other than Kaleb's standard $500) that it should sell for? Thanks. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 23, Issue 133 - 85 300D, W-123 Bodied Sedan, Leak in Passenger Compartment
Message: 12 Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:20:45 -0700 From: Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 85 300D, W-123 Bodied Sedan, Leak in Passenger Compartment Jim, I have run the A/C continually since having the new evaporator installed so there should have been some indication of that kind of leak before this although it could have been there and I just did not notice as it was in the passenger compartment. I remember people talking about W-123 windshield seal leaks and I believe Sunroof drain leaks in the past. I am not sure where the sun roof drain goes nor am I sure where the Evaporator drain goes. I cleaned out the drain by the hood spring and made sure that the one from the front air intake was clear now I am trying to use others experience for other places to look and techniques to fault isolate the leak. I'll contact my Indie that put in the evaporator but I had not used the car and A/C much in the week before I found the wet carpet just after I washed the car. Anyone else with experience on a W-123 Sedan with a similar problem, please add your .02. In November I am planning on lending this vehicle to fellow lister Chuck Landenberger when he will be in Naples so I am trying to find a quick fix that will allow him to use the car without getting his passengers feet wet. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car) Message: 12 Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:20:45 -0700 From: Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 85 300D, W-123 Bodied Sedan, Leak in Passenger Compartment To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed > I pulled my 85 300D out of the garage today after washing it yesterday > for the first time in quite a while and much to my chagrin I found the > front carpet wet on the passenger side. It did not appear to be > coolant as it had no obvious odor and the temperatures have been in > the low 90s or high 80s right up until today. No heat but lots of > A/C...A couple of months ago I had the A/C evaporator replaced by my > Indie. Are you sure it's outside water? It can be awfully hard to get the HVAC box back together so that condensate doesn't leak out onto the floor. I've had that problem with my SL's. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 85 300D, W-123 Bodied Sedan, Leak in Passenger Compartment
Listers, I pulled my 85 300D out of the garage today after washing it yesterday for the first time in quite a while and much to my chagrin I found the front carpet wet on the passenger side. It did not appear to be coolant as it had no obvious odor and the temperatures have been in the low 90s or high 80s right up until today. No heat but lots of A/C. This is the first time that this has happened in the 22 years that I have owned the car. The car has been garaged most of its life but grew up in Ohio until we moved it to Florida about six or seven years ago. History - The car has only 150K miles and is our third car. It is not driven much and is garaged here in Florida so it has not been out in the rain recently as we have not had much rain. A couple of months ago I had the A/C evaporator replaced by my Indie. I have had no history of a windshield leak or a sun roof drain leak. I pulled the black plastic grille on the cowling by the passenger side windshield wiper and the drain was clear. I did not pull the battery to see if there was any rust on the "shelf" under the battery. What are the usual sources on a W-123 Sedan for water to enter the passenger side front compartment? Any thoughts where to look first, second, third. Thanks in advance for your help. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Fw: Looking for a good home for MB 300CD
Listers, This came to me from another MBCA member. I know nothing about the vehicle but some of you might be interested as I see a lot of emails about a Diesel CD Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt, Diesel Dolly 1994 C280, Wife's Car 2000 Sedan Deville, Road Car - Original Message - From: Bill Vickery To: Edwin Savitsky ; Ronald Frankovich ; Tracy & Danny Matthews ; Thomas Harruff ; David Gray ; Chuck Morrison ; Thomas W. Walls Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 12:37 PM Subject: Looking for a good home for MB 300CD For your info, etc. If the AC needing repair is the only issue and it is in the condition Dan says it is, this might be a good deal for someone. If it is a CD, it is a two door hardtop and they look great also. At any rate, 170,000 isn't alot of miles on a diesel providing it has been serviced regularly. Bill V. - Original Message - From: Dan Eifert To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 11:05 AM Subject: Looking for a good home for MB 300CD Sir, I got your contact information from the web by doing a search on Mercedes-Benz Car Clubs. My parents live in Ormond Beach and, due to my father's age and condition, have decided to sell the car that my Dad has been using to drive to the golf course once a week. It is a Mercedes 300CD in very good condition. Mechanically and structurally it is very sound with only the A/C being inoperable. It is a 1979 model year with about 170,000 miles on it. Edmonds says it is only worth $600 dollars but I find that outrageous. My Mom is not looking to get a lot of money for it and would sooner donate it than take $600. I know there are folks who find these kinds of cars very desirable and if someone in your club would be interested my Mom and I would rather they have it than someone else. I live in Oviedo and we can make the car available here or in Ormond for inspection. Please ask around your organization and others to see if anyone would be interested. Thank you. Dan Eifert 407-977-2212 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.6/863 - Release Date: 6/23/2007 11:08 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 1978 300SD Turbo For Sale
I publish the newsletter for our local section of MBCA. Just got this ad to run for a member in our February newsletter. I have a picture that I can scan and send if anyone wants. Paint looks good, straight body and shiny chrome. Contact me off line at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Here are the answers to my questions she sent along when I a picture that he sent. Color exterior light blue (Lapis Blue?) with dark blue interior. Older gentleman, car has a handicapped sticker in windshield. His Daughter said he took pride in his car and took good care of the car doing much of his own maintenance. She said it has had new water pump, new rotors, calipers, bearings, tie rods. She reports two cracks in dash and rust on drivers side rocker panel. His name is Tony. 1978 300SD Turbo, 189,000 mi, Beautiful Classic, runs great, one owner last 22 years, always garaged, $2,800 OBO 239-690-0737 Located in Alva, FL east of Fort Myers, FL No interest, etc. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car)
[MBZ] Help With WVO/SVO Web Sites, 85 300D
At today's MBCA Section Breakfast meeting I had a lady owner of an 85 300D asking questions about running her car on WVO or SVO. I know some of you have been through the journey and could provide reverences/web sites of interest to this Mercedes owner. Although she is in SW Florida (Naples area) I noted that her car had Pennsylvania plates so she is not a full time resident and therefore would likely need a conversion including a fuel pre-heater for the northern environs. Please provide whatever reverences you feel are germane and I'll give them to her. If anyone has documented your journey and would like to share, please provide. I can be contacted off line at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car)
[MBZ] E-Bay Item 130039371911
Don't see a lot of these on the road. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2F130039371911_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8QQfviZ1&item=130039371911 Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car) 1965 Mercedes-Benz : 190-Series 190 DC Item number: 130039371911 Bidder or seller of this item? Sign in for your statusWatch this item in My eBay | Email to a friend Live help View larger picture Current bid: US $100.00 Reserve not met Get low monthly payments price: US $39,000.00 End time: Nov-05-06 19:00:00 PST (9 days 10 hours) Shipping: Buyer responsible for vehicle pick-up or shipping. Vehicle shipping quote is available. Sells to: Worldwide Item location: Fohnsdorf, Austria <><><><><><><>
[MBZ] Great Web Site for Classic Mercedes Cars
Here is a really great web site with pictures of some classic Mercedes Benz autos. http://www.mbzponton.org/pax058/people/taylor/salzburg2005.htm Diesel content - none that I could see. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car)
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 4, Issue 188, B-2 Piston Write Up
Here is the B-2 Piston write up I have in file. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car) Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:17:37 -0500 From: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [DIESEL] W123 B2 Piston Repair, summary Here is my summary of the repair, as promised. Despite what you may have heard or read, it is possible to do this repair on a W123 without removing the transmission. My thanks again to Dave S. who helped me at several points along the way with this. Read the articles at http://transmission.articles.mbz.org/b2, and its links to the two articles at Richard Easley's site. My repair went pretty much along those lines, using all the parts listed in the mbz.org article. Where my experience deviated from the existing writeups was: Before you start, get yourself a set of picks. These look like dental tools. I got a set of three at the local True-Value store, which included a 90-degree pick, a "double offset" pick, and a "hook" pick. The cost of the set was about $9, and absolutely worth the price for this repair. I used the hook shaped pick the most, so if you can find that on its own it would probably be sufficient. At the hardware store, you may also want to get a "brad puller" to help with removing the seal at the back of the main bore (more on that later). This is like a nail puller but in minature. Should have a long shank (at least 7 - 8 inches) and a bent tip. Alternatively you can do what I did: take a longish screwdriver, heat the end in a torch until it is a dull red, then hammer it over so there is about a 15 or 20 degree bend at the very end. In the W123, clearance is tight. To gain the necessary access, support the transmission mount with a floor jack and remove the four bolts that hold the mount support plate to the bottom of the car. When I removed these bolts, one of the lock washers split in two. The others were squashed absolutely flat, so I decided to replace them. I picked up a package of four 3/8" grade 8 lock washers, which had the same gold/cad color and are a very snug fit, like the originals. I used a scribe to mark the exact position of the plate on the underside of the car before I loosened anything; I'm not sure if this is necessary but I did not want to risk getting the drivetrain out of alignment. Also unbolt the center driveshaft bearing, which is about 6 or 8 inches rearward of the transmission mount. Again, I used a scribe to make some marks so I could line everything up exactly as it was upon reassembly. Unbolting this bearing will allow the transmission to drop a bit farther than unbolting the transmission mount alone, which is essential to gaining enough clearance to get the new piston installed. With the mount and drivshaft bearing unbolted, gently lower the floor jack, and wedge the transmission over to the left as described in the above mentioned articles. Be sure the hood is up since the front of the engine will rise as the transmission is lowered. Clean the B2 cover as well as you can. I used CRC Brake Cleaner spray, which is not something you want to breathe a lot of. Take a break at this point and let the fumes clear. The cover is held in place by a retaining ring. There is a gap in the ring, which should be located where you see the raised round area near the outer edge of the cover. This was at about the 2 o'clock position on my car. Press the cover in, and use your hook-shaped pick to get under the end of the ring and pull it out. Then work around the ring until it pops free. I was able to depress the B2 cover with hand pressure; I did not need any kind of homebrew "compressor" tool as described in the mbz.org writeup. You may need to wiggle the cover by pressing alternating sides, tapping it, etc. but it should pop free once the retaining ring is out. About a cup of ATF will get dumped at this point, so be prepared. Assuming your B2 piston actually is broken, it will come out in pieces. There is a small pushrod in there -- try to notice which end is in and which end is out. Mine fell out onto the floor, so I don't know if I reinstalled it the same way -- it does not look like it would matter, but it would be best to keep it in the original orientation if you can. Once the piston is out, you have to deal with replacing the aforementioned black seal at the rear of the bore. I tried pulling it with the picks but it absolutely would not budge. Using your brad puller or modified screwdriver, approaching horizontally (parallel to the floor) from the rear, place the tip between the seal and the alloy bushing immediately behind it. Tap the tool under the seal to dislodge it. Once it has been dislodged, you can use your pick tools to pull it free. It may still be a bit tight; I had to grab the pick handle with a pair of pliers to
[MBZ] Shifter Bushing Replacement 85 300D Turbo
Message: 17 Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 12:48:11 -0600 From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Unstable Starting To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Is your shifter sloppy? If so, your problem is the shifter bushings are worn and/or missing causing it to not be in the right position for the lockout switch. Next time it does it, hold the key in the start position as you move the lever out of park, thru the gears and see if it kicks in. Kaleb's Email above brought this question to mind. I have been through the Skinnerbox site and since the transmission is not covered I don't know where to look for the job number for the replacement of the shifter bushing on my 85 300D, 148K miles. I replaced the front motor mounts and the flat tranny mount early this year. Now I have a vibration induced (?) humming noise on acceleration that goes away if I move the shift lever away from the detent. Of course there is the possibility that it could be something else like the center drive shaft bearing causing the vibration. Any thoughts or does anyone know the job number of the shifter lever bushing replacement on this car? Thanks. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car)
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 190
If skinnerbox.steaky.org is down, what is the url of the other web site or any others that have M-B manuals on line? Thanks. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car)
[MBZ] Info Request - Transmission Issue with Wife's 94 C-280
The aftermath of Wilma has had me busy in the yard for the past week and we also evacuated for shortly before and just after Wilma for five days and I have been just barely monitoring my Digest version of the list. I recall but cannot find a thread about M-B transmissions that slipped in and out of first gear the first time out. My Wife's 94 C-280 exhibits this sometimes. As I recall the thread there was a discussion of synthetic fluid in the tranny that might help the problem. Can anyone point me to the correct thread or did anyone save the thread? TIA. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car)
[MBZ] Anyone on List with a Good 450 SL for Sale
I had a contact from a Florida Section President of MBCA that has a member looking for a "good" 450SL as a birthday present for his wife. The individual is in Tallahassee FL. If anyone on the list has a good one for sale, please contact me and I will forward the particulars and your Email address to him. Details about the vehicle and a picture or two would help. Contact me off list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car)
[MBZ] Free Fin Tail Diesel??????
Received the following Email from the President of the Emerald Coast (FL Panhandle) Section of MBCA for anyone that might be interested. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car) Guys, Here is a 1967 Mercedes 200D 4 Door registered to a RL Pender & Associates in Weston, FL. The tag shows June of 99 Expiration but DMW shows it was renewed in 1999 and 2000 with an expiration of June 2001. It is sitting near Ormond Beach, FL and available for free to a good home. My son Scott, tells me it has some body rust. But, engine and most everything else seems intact. It has been sitting for awhile. Would be a very good parts car for someone. Title not available. It would be good to find this old beauty a home (other than a junk yard). My niece, Tracy Matthews lives near this car. She can be reached at: 386-677-5714 work, 386-615-1773 home, or 386-233-0420 cell. <><>
[MBZ] Rubber Strip on Back Bumper 85 300D, W123
Is there any trick to reattaching the rubber strip on the back bumper of my 85 300D? It looks like slots in the bumper and a key on the rubber strip but I don't see any way to cause the key to stay in the slot because of the cover behind the bumper. I have tried a rubber mallet to bring the rubber strip toward the middle to try to cause the keys on the rubber strip to engage the slots but it does not seem to hold. Any help or BTDT appreciated. Thanks. Tom Harruff Naples, FL 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car)
