Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 15, Issue 70
Enough of the bragging already! I get bopped on the head every time if I'm not careful... (on my third set of struts). 1983 3000TD 280 K miles On 2/19/07, Royce Engler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andrew said Looks pretty good considering all its ailments. I like the fact that the hatch stays open in winter. My 123 300TD hatch struts are degassed again. :( Just replaced mine a few weeks ago for the second time ever. This time I got a pair from Rusty, and I have to really strain to pull down the hatch. It almost pops open by itself. That ought to last a good 8 or 9 more years... Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 290K ___ 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 15, Issue 70
Hey Andrew, Maybe you could route some of the power from that 3000TD back to the hatch GRIN For about a year and a half I used an auxiliary strut - piece of 1x2. Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 290K -Original Message- From: andrew strasfogel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 9:43 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 15, Issue 70 Enough of the bragging already! I get bopped on the head every time if I'm not careful... (on my third set of struts). 1983 ***3000***TD 280 K miles
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 15, Issue 70
Andrew said Looks pretty good considering all its ailments. I like the fact that the hatch stays open in winter. My 123 300TD hatch struts are degassed again. :( Just replaced mine a few weeks ago for the second time ever. This time I got a pair from Rusty, and I have to really strain to pull down the hatch. It almost pops open by itself. That ought to last a good 8 or 9 more years... Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 290K
