Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump Vacuum Schump
Don, do a Google search for Ford Explorer instrument cluster bulbs burnt out, or something like that and bet it will lwead you to an Useres List. Did that years ago when I had a Bronco II. John Freer On 7/27/06, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Ok Don wrote: "Since Marshal answered all your questions except the last one, I'll take it SELL the FORD !!" Believe me, I have tried to get my wife to sell her Explorer. She loves it. This is the first Ford I have ever had. I will say this for it, we have not had any trouble at all since we bought it three years ago. We bought it will 74XXX miles. Now it has 102,000 miles. I thought I would hate it and we would have lots of problems (knock wood). It has been a fine car. If the only problem we have is the instrument cluster bulbs going out, I keep it. I don't ever have to drive it, unless it is a time when we need an SUV to haul something. In those situations I am glad we have it. Otherwise, my wife drives it and all I have to do is bring it to the Ford Dealer for my free oil changes. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 129 ___ 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] Vacuum pump Vacuum Schump
Ok Don wrote: "Since Marshal answered all your questions except the last one, I'll take it SELL the FORD !!" Believe me, I have tried to get my wife to sell her Explorer. She loves it. This is the first Ford I have ever had. I will say this for it, we have not had any trouble at all since we bought it three years ago. We bought it will 74XXX miles. Now it has 102,000 miles. I thought I would hate it and we would have lots of problems (knock wood). It has been a fine car. If the only problem we have is the instrument cluster bulbs going out, I keep it. I don't ever have to drive it, unless it is a time when we need an SUV to haul something. In those situations I am glad we have it. Otherwise, my wife drives it and all I have to do is bring it to the Ford Dealer for my free oil changes. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 129
Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump Vacuum Schump
Since Marshal answered all your questions except the last one, I'll take it SELL the FORD !! -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives." Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump Vacuum Schump
Hi Don, Nope, gas engines create all the vacuum they need. Only diesels need pumps to provide vacuum. BTW, only the '85 and newer (as far as I know) have vac pumps with the possibility of failing and having *bits of metal* get into the engine where damage can occur. The '85 and older - I'm referring to W123 mostly - have belt driven pumps - and while they can fail and allow oil to get to places where it doesn't belong, they are not designed so damaged vac pump metal can get into the engine. BTW, diesels *do* produce vacuum but it's so very little it's not enough to make much use of. HTH's Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 7:30 PM Subject: [MBZ] Vacuum pump Vacuum Schump There has been lots of talk about vacuum pumps on here lately. I am finally concerned. I have had 6 Mercedes in my driving career and I have never replaced a vacuum pump and have never had one blow up on me. Perhaps I am lucky or stupid. One question I have is do the gas versions have vacuum pumps? I know that a gas engine does develop vacuum whereas a diesel will not generate very much. But, does Mercedes put vacuum pumps on gas cars because so many things run off of vacuum on these cars? I am sure I will reveal my ignorance, but here are the other questions I have: Does my car (1990 300SEL 129K) have a vacuum pump? If so, do I need to consider replacing it according to the Dr. Booth advice every 150-200K miles? If gasser Mercedes do have vacuum pumps, do they last longer than the ones on diesels? Does anyone know how to change the light bulbs in the instrument cluster on a Ford Explorer? (At night only about half of the gauges are illuminated and the odometer is dark from 60-80. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 129K ___ 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.4/399 - Release Date: 7/25/2006
Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump Vacuum Schump
Donald Snook wrote: There has been lots of talk about vacuum pumps on here lately. I am finally concerned. I have had 6 Mercedes in my driving career and I have never replaced a vacuum pump and have never had one blow up on me. Perhaps I am lucky or stupid. One question I have is do the gas versions have vacuum pumps? I know that a gas engine does develop vacuum whereas a diesel will not generate very much. But, does Mercedes put vacuum pumps on gas cars because so many things run off of vacuum on these cars? Diesels and a few older gasoline models (from the '70s) had vacuum pumps. I am sure I will reveal my ignorance, but here are the other questions I have: Does my car (1990 300SEL 129K) have a vacuum pump? NO If so, do I need to consider replacing it according to the Dr. Booth advice every 150-200K miles? If gasser Mercedes do have vacuum pumps, do they last longer than the ones on diesels? The older vacuum pumps (7.20209, 7.20547 and older pumps) used on OM61x diesel engines (last manufactured in 1985) were rebuildable. Many lasted the life of the engine. When they fail they seldom damaging the engine or timer. The newer pumps (7.20607) used on OM60x engines (starting in 1984) were NOT rebuildable - had to be replaced if/when they failed. The older pumps seldom drop parts into the engine. The newer pumps can drop parts into the chain vault when they fail and that CAN destroy the engine immediately or later. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
[MBZ] Vacuum pump Vacuum Schump
There has been lots of talk about vacuum pumps on here lately. I am finally concerned. I have had 6 Mercedes in my driving career and I have never replaced a vacuum pump and have never had one blow up on me. Perhaps I am lucky or stupid. One question I have is do the gas versions have vacuum pumps? I know that a gas engine does develop vacuum whereas a diesel will not generate very much. But, does Mercedes put vacuum pumps on gas cars because so many things run off of vacuum on these cars? I am sure I will reveal my ignorance, but here are the other questions I have: Does my car (1990 300SEL 129K) have a vacuum pump? If so, do I need to consider replacing it according to the Dr. Booth advice every 150-200K miles? If gasser Mercedes do have vacuum pumps, do they last longer than the ones on diesels? Does anyone know how to change the light bulbs in the instrument cluster on a Ford Explorer? (At night only about half of the gauges are illuminated and the odometer is dark from 60-80. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 129K
