Re: [MBZ] 85 300SD Radiator Hose Fan Clutch service.

2006-04-29 Thread David Brodbeck
George Larribeau wrote:
 So if I have a choice . carbon filtered or reverses osmosis filtered ??

I would probably use carbon filtered.  I used to work in the car wash
industry and we always observed corrosion problems with the hardware for
the RO spotless rinse arches.  It seems counter-intuitive, but the
explanation I heard is that the RO water is very hungry for ions.  In
a closed system like a car cooling system I think the problem would be
minimized, though, because the water won't stay deionized for long.


David Brodbeck
'83 300D Turbo



Re: [MBZ] 85 300SD Radiator Hose Fan Clutch service.

2006-04-28 Thread John Berryman


On Apr 27, 2006, at 12:11 PM, George Larribeau wrote:

What kind of water would one mix with the MB antifreeze? In the  
past I have been a believer in distilled (demonized if available)  
but heard otherwise.


	HH20 (aka holy water). Tap water will suffice if no priests are  
available.


Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am



[MBZ] 85 300SD Radiator Hose Fan Clutch service.

2006-04-27 Thread George Larribeau
My bypass hose leaks a little, nothing dreadful mind you. Yes I have tightened 
the clamps so I have decided to replace it. I ordered and received new radiator 
hoses Upper, lower and bypass (what a pathetically small hose to start all this 
..), a thermostat and the o-rings - gasket, fan clutch, fan clutch bolts and MB 
antifreeze, 2 jugs. My fan clutch is hopelessly locked up. It all looks 
straightforward. Are there any tricks to refilling it with coolant air bubbles 
and the like? What kind of water would one mix with the MB antifreeze? In the 
past I have been a believer in distilled (demonized if available) but heard 
otherwise. 

 

I have a new thermostat, have not yet decided on replacement, my old one is 
working OK.

George Larribeau
Dallas, Tx
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Dan,

Motor is probably fine.  Would guess that you need a regulator.  They
become deformed over time.

In the mean time, you can probably nurse the window up a little at
a time.  Push up, then press switch up, push up, press switch, etc

HTH and take care,

Chuck
Phoenix AZ
1980 300SD
1986 190E 2.3 16V
On Apr 27, 2006, at 4:33 AM, Dan Schriber wrote:

 Yesterday my wife came home in her 300CDT and the window on the
 driver's
 side would not go up.

 I have the inner panel off and electrically everything is fine to
 the motor.
 Does anyone know if there is an internal limit switch in the motor.
 The coil
 of the window motor reads continuity but will not go up.

 Unfortunately it is still cold here and chances of rain are
 probable in the
 next 6 months so I need to fix this, hopefully without buying a new
 motor.

 Suggestions appreciated.

 Best Regards
 Dan


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Re: [MBZ] 85 300SD Radiator Hose Fan Clutch service.

2006-04-27 Thread David Brodbeck

George Larribeau wrote:

Are there any tricks to refilling it with coolant air bubbles and the like?


I've always heard that the best way is to fill it through the top 
radiator hose.  The idea is to minimize the amount of air in the head.



What kind of water would one mix with the MB antifreeze? In the past I have 
been a believer in distilled (demonized if available) but heard otherwise.


Distilled is best, but unless your tap water is very hard it's 
probably perfectly adequate.



David Brodbeck
'83 300D Turbo



Re: [MBZ] 85 300SD Radiator Hose Fan Clutch service.

2006-04-27 Thread Marshall Booth

David Brodbeck wrote:

George Larribeau wrote:

Are there any tricks to refilling it with coolant air bubbles and the like?


I've always heard that the best way is to fill it through the top 
radiator hose.  The idea is to minimize the amount of air in the head.



What kind of water would one mix with the MB antifreeze? In the past I have 
been a believer in distilled (demonized if available) but heard otherwise.


Distilled is best, but unless your tap water is very hard it's 
probably perfectly adequate.


Distilled water is NOT best, high quality drinking water - water that's 
not too hard - is best. That's water that measures below about 120 ppm 
or 7 grains (measure of particulate). With Mercedes approved anti-freeze 
changed every couple of years, distilled water IS preferable to the hard 
water that is available in more half the water taps in the US. If you're 
going to BUY water, get the drinking water from the supermarket rather 
than the distilled water. It is MUCH less reactive and although the 
buffers in the anti-freeze WILL neutralize the reactivity of distilled 
water, it shortens the life of the anti-freeze.


Marshall
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