Re: [MBZ] Ready to replace driver seat, and the ramp track is seized
I've been using Deoxit on bolts with surprisingly good results since Deoxit is primarily a contact cleaner. Acetone-ATF 1:1 is my second choice. Gerry From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com I had exactly the same issue on my '83 240D. Never did solve it, sorry. One thing I can tell you is that WD-40 is a lousy lubricant. Try a real penetrant, PB Blaster is probably the worst of the better bunch, lots of people swear by ATF and acetone mixture. -Curt Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2013 18:39:37 -0500 From: Darren Marshall onecreat...@gmail.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Ready to replace driver seat, and the ramp track is seized Message-ID: d7a16c24-9dbb-41d3-b7af-6c39018b9...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii So I cannot get to the rear bolts. I've tried wd40 to lube it up, and the seat just won't ramp up for the life of me. The bottom of the seat is literally torn to shreds, think I'd be able to get at that track assembly if I removed it? Darren Marshall 1978 240D ___ 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2242 / Virus Database: 3199/5897 - Release Date: 06/09/13 ___ 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] Ready to replace driver seat, and the ramp track is seized
Some years back, I had this problem trying to remove the passenger seat on a '79 300TD. After repeated lube and gentle tapping (hammer and socket extension) it moved a little. After that I got it to move more and more (by push and pull) until I could access the bolts. After I got the seat out I totally removed the rails and washed them good with Simple Green. All kinds of brown crap came out. After a good greasing I reinstalled and everything worked fine until I sold the car, -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Gerry Archer Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 4:53 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ready to replace driver seat,and the ramp track is seized I've been using Deoxit on bolts with surprisingly good results since Deoxit is primarily a contact cleaner. Acetone-ATF 1:1 is my second choice. Gerry From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com I had exactly the same issue on my '83 240D. Never did solve it, sorry. One thing I can tell you is that WD-40 is a lousy lubricant. Try a real penetrant, PB Blaster is probably the worst of the better bunch, lots of people swear by ATF and acetone mixture. -Curt Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2013 18:39:37 -0500 From: Darren Marshall onecreat...@gmail.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Ready to replace driver seat, and the ramp track is seized Message-ID: d7a16c24-9dbb-41d3-b7af-6c39018b9...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii So I cannot get to the rear bolts. I've tried wd40 to lube it up, and the seat just won't ramp up for the life of me. The bottom of the seat is literally torn to shreds, think I'd be able to get at that track assembly if I removed it? Darren Marshall 1978 240D ___ 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2242 / Virus Database: 3199/5897 - Release Date: 06/09/13 ___ 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] Ready to replace driver seat, and the ramp track is seized
So I cannot get to the rear bolts. I've tried wd40 to lube it up, and the seat just won't ramp up for the life of me. The bottom of the seat is literally torn to shreds, think I'd be able to get at that track assembly if I removed it? Darren Marshall 1978 240D ___ 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] Ready to replace driver seat, and the ramp track is seized
Darren wrote: The bottom of the seat is literally torn to shreds, think I'd be able to get at that track assembly if I removed it? Use socket extension and reach thru the torn to shreds seat, maybe? 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ready to replace driver seat, and the ramp track is seized
I had exactly the same issue on my '83 240D. Never did solve it, sorry. One thing I can tell you is that WD-40 is a lousy lubricant. Try a real penetrant, PB Blaster is probably the worst of the better bunch, lots of people swear by ATF and acetone mixture. -Curt Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2013 18:39:37 -0500 From: Darren Marshall onecreat...@gmail.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Ready to replace driver seat, and the ramp track is seized Message-ID: d7a16c24-9dbb-41d3-b7af-6c39018b9...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii So I cannot get to the rear bolts. I've tried wd40 to lube it up, and the seat just won't ramp up for the life of me. The bottom of the seat is literally torn to shreds, think I'd be able to get at that track assembly if I removed it? Darren Marshall 1978 240D ___ 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] Ready to replace driver seat, and the ramp track is seized
I had exactly the same issue on my '83 240D. Never did solve it, sorry. One thing I can tell you is that WD-40 is a lousy lubricant. Try a real penetrant, PB Blaster is probably the worst of the better bunch, lots of people swear by ATF and acetone mixture. -Curt The mopar rust penetrant from your FLDogde (FLDS) stealer is the best I have seen. It literally eats rust. ___ 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
