Re: [MBZ] Carbs

[rkmercedes via Mercedes]

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 Original message From: Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes 
 Date: 10/12/17  3:05 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: 'Mercedes 
Discussion List'  Cc: Greg Fiorentino 
 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carbs 
I try to keep carbs down to a reasonable level. One way that works for me is to 
think of veggies. An example is cauliflower rice. I get the big bag of this 
fresh at Costco. I use this instead of rice for a stir fry. It has the texture 
of rice and works well to absorb a sauce or gravy. I've lost about 35 lbs. 
without going crazy just by cutting down on carbs and making sure I have a big 
portion of veggies with dinner to fill me up. Exercise bike and walks help too.

Greg

-Original Message-
From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. 
Striplin via Mercedes
Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2017 11:17 AM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin
Subject: [MBZ] Carbs

So I have realized I am probably at least 40lbs overweight. Sunday night I 
thought I might be having a heart attack so went to the er where everything 
came back good. My blood pressure was way too high at about 180/80 when I came 
in but was down to about 150/80. They did not seem concerned. So they sent me 
to get monitor put on that I wore for the last 2 days. Did not really have any 
problems so I don't except they will get anything off that. I think I may have 
just had a panic attack or something. Thinking about being too fat, thinking 
about a coworker who is my age who had a heart attack last year, and thinking 
about how I am already probably at risk due to my father who has heart problems 
and my grandfather had heart problems.  I also think it could have something to 
do with the Cpap. Since I have started using it I seem to sometimes had a weird 
feeling almost like a lung issue or just muscular soreness in my diaphragm. 

I have high cholesterol and the dr had me on a statin which I am really not 
sure about. I have not taken in for about 6 months because the refills ran out 
and they won't refill them until I come can in. Earliest appointment is next 
month, which I set several months ago.

So anyway I have decided to cut out all sugar and most cards, trying to stay 
around 20 carbs a day but at least under 50. Maybe a sort of extreme keto or 
whatever they call it diet. Anybody btdt?

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[MBZ] 1983 Mercedes 300D Hard Starting / AC Issue.

[rkmercedes]

Hi All,
 
Part 1 -  Last week I had some trouble with my 1983 300D, it would start as 
usual but run a little rough (popping like it was having trouble getting air).  
After a few minutes it would smooth out but run a little hotter than usual.  A 
few days later the ac compressor started making noise, the clutch stopped 
engaging and the air blew warm.  
 
I am in the process of deciding whether to replace the compressor now or next 
spring.
  
 
Part 2 - Yesterday it took me 10 minutes to start the car, I ran the battery 
down and even needed a jump.  Black smoke was coming out of the exhaust while I 
was chanking the engine.  The glow plug light appears normal going out after a 
few seconds.  Eventually it started , ran rough for a couple of minutes than 
ran normal.  This morning the same  exact issue with extremely hard starting.
 
Here are my questions: 
 
Could the ac compressor issue be related to the hard starting?  I disconnected 
the wires to the compressor but I still hear a squeaking noise from it 
occasionally.  Should I remove the belt from  the compressor to lighten the 
drag on the engine if the compressor is hanging up?  Could that have anything 
to do with the hard starting?
 
If these issues are unrelated any suggestions on troubleshooting  would be 
greatly appreciated!
 
Sincerely
 
 Bob
 
1983 300D 180K
1990 300E 89K
 
 




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Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes 300D Hard Starting / AC Issue.

[rkmercedes]

As suggested I cut the belt and found that the ac compressor did not turn by 
hand.  The car started immediately..one problem solved!   If the compressor 
is seized does that usually mean the freon is contaminated with metal 
fragments?  Any further suggestions or tests are welcome.


 


Bob





-Original Message-
From: Rolf r...@winmutt.com
To: mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wed, Aug 24, 2011 4:47 am
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes 300D Hard Starting / AC Issue.


Yes. Take the AC belt off (easiest and quickest way is with a knife).

-Rolf

On 08/24/2011 08:42 AM, rkmerce...@aol.com wrote:






 Hi All,

 Part 1 -  Last week I had some trouble with my 1983 300D, it would start as 
usual but run a little rough (popping like it was having trouble getting air).  
After a few minutes it would smooth out but run a little hotter than usual.  A 
few days later the ac compressor started making noise, the clutch stopped 
engaging and the air blew warm.

 I am in the process of deciding whether to replace the compressor now or next 
spring.


 Part 2 - Yesterday it took me 10 minutes to start the car, I ran the battery 
down and even needed a jump.  Black smoke was coming out of the exhaust while I 
was chanking the engine.  The glow plug light appears normal going out after a 
few seconds.  Eventually it started , ran rough for a couple of minutes than 
ran 
normal.  This morning the same  exact issue with extremely hard starting.

 Here are my questions:

 Could the ac compressor issue be related to the hard starting?  I 
 disconnected 
the wires to the compressor but I still hear a squeaking noise from it 
occasionally.  Should I remove the belt from  the compressor to lighten the 
drag 
on the engine if the compressor is hanging up?  Could that have anything to do 
with the hard starting?

 If these issues are unrelated any suggestions on troubleshooting  would be 
greatly appreciated!

 Sincerely

   Bob

 1983 300D 180K
 1990 300E 89K






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Re: [MBZ] Classic center is snobbish?

[rkmercedes]

I had nothing but positive experiences with the MB Classic Center too!   A few 
years ago I needed a small rubber grommet for the radiator on my 1983 300D.  
They not only took the time to locate it and email me pictures to verify the 
part was correct, they sent it FedEx (no charge).


Bob 
Hawthorne, New York





-Original Message-
From: glenn brown g_010...@hotmail.com
To: mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Mon, Aug 8, 2011 7:32 am
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Classic center is snobbish?



 I disagree; I've dealt with a fellow from the MB Classic Center on two 
different occasions and have had good experiences both times.
 
G. M. Brown
Brevard, NC 

  
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[MBZ] 1983 300D - Ignition switch issue / starter keeps turning after car starts! Help!

[rkmercedes]

Hi all,



My 1983 MB 300D (174K) has been having ignition switch issues for over 
a year. It would occasionally (mostly warm weather?) make a clicking noise but 
not start the car.  I would keep turning the key on and off and it would 
eventually start.  


When it first happened I checked all the cables, replaced the starter,  battery 
and the problem still existed periodically.  A suggestion was made that it 
might be the ignition switch so I connected a remote starter in the glove box 
bypassing the ignition switch.  That worked great for the few times it wouldn't 
start, maybe once every few weeks.  I would just put the ignition switch in the 
on position and press the remote starter button and I was on my way.


The last couple of days it needed the remote starter every time I attempted to 
start the car (never did that before). Today it happened again and I did the 
usual routine but now the car starts but the starter will not stop cranking.   
The cranking stopped as soon as I put it in drive or reverse but starts again 
when it is put back in neutral or park.  Does this mean it's time to finally 
replace the ignition switch or could it be something else?  Is it a big job or 
big money?  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!


Sincerely,


Bob K 
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Re: [MBZ] Reply if you are getting this message.

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[MBZ] 1983 300D - Glow Plug Light Problem

[RKMERCEDES]

Good Morning,

 On my way to work this morning I had a problem starting my car and 
noticed the glow plug light did not come on.  I turned the key on and off 
several 
times and the glow plug light came on every 3rd or 4th time.  The car finally 
started and I made it to work on time.  I never had any issues like this 
before.  

Is this symptomatic of bad glow plugs or should I look at something else? 
  Thanks in advance!

Bob Koziak

1983 300D 117K
1990 300E 87K
1988 190E 127K

[MBZ] 1988 190E Idle Speed Problem

[RKMERCEDES]

 
Hi,
 
Lately the idle speed on my son's 1988 190E has  been very erratic.  It 
usually runs around 800 but for no reason sometimes  goes as high as 2500 and 
gets stuck there.  If the gas pedal is hit a  couple of times it usually goes 
down to  normal.  Occasionally when hitting the gas pedal does not work he  has 
to shut the car off and start it again.  It happened with both a  warm and 
cold engine.
 
I tried cleaning the linkage and lubricating but it  still happened.  Any 
suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
 
 
 
Thanks,
 
Bob Koziak 
1988 190E  128K
1983 300D 116K
1990 300E 87K
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[MBZ] Anyone have Carfax account - Non MB - Sorry daughter needs car for school

[RKMERCEDES]

Hi,

   Can anyone please run the following VIN for me?

JF1GM4557TH411163

Thanks!  My daughter needs a car for school and this all wheel drive 1996 
Subaru Impreza was for sale in the area!

Reply to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Bob Koziak

1983 300D 114K
1988 190E 126K
1990 300E 87K

[MBZ] 1983 300D AC/Heat/Defrost Fan Problem- Help

[RKMERCEDES]

Hi all,

When I start up in the morning the heat/ac/defrost  fan will not come 
on for 
about 15 minutes.  It finally comes on and works fine for the rest of the 
day.  
It happened once or twice during the summer with the AC, but now it happened 
four days straight when I started to need heat and defrost.  The fan does not 
turn on even in the defrost mode until approximately 15 minutes.

One suggestion was to check the relay (maybe it's sticking).   I 
haven't tried that yet.  Anyone have a similar problem or could make some 
suggestions it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Bob Koziak

1983 300D 114K
1988 190E 126K
1990 300E 87K