Re: [MBZ] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is....
My 240D is the same way, the battery in it was held down by gravity and the one I put in it is exactly the same. When I did the 190D I bought a physically larger battery than it had (I dunno what the old one was, 1000cca? The new is the same rating but physically larger) and it wouldn't fit the hold down clamp. It hasn't moved though... -Curt Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:46:59 -0500 From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I am not sure what the issue is. The battery in my W123 is right there, looking at you. You disconnect the cables, take a deep breath, and snatch the big-ass'd battery out of the tray. Then you grasp your chest and take a few deep breaths. Take a drink of the beverage of your choice, then install new battery in reverse steps. You're not actually securing this beast to the battery tray, are you? Mass alone keeps it in place. I've had my 240D for about three years now, and the battery is held in place by gravity and has not shifted. I have cobwebs as proof. ___ 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] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is....
HA! You've just got the wrong car, tis a very simple repair on a 240D... -Curt Message: 14 Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:46:32 -0500 From: Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MBZ] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed And the award goes to Battery R&R! UGH. Why did they have to put the &%#)($&in air cleaner in the way? On a positive note, at least it only takes a 13mm open end wrench and a 10mm socket and extension Luther ___ 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] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is....
If you see a note taped to the dash suggesting ice fishing, -- well, tell the wife. We have meds for that. Wife can even get them for you. On Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 9:25 PM, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That's closer to it - though it does favor driving North vs. South. > > On Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 8:07 PM, Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > It seems than at Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:39:05 -0500, Wonko wrote: > > > >> Does your car talk with a somewhat-Canadian accent? > > > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ 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] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is....
That's closer to it - though it does favor driving North vs. South. On Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 8:07 PM, Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It seems than at Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:39:05 -0500, Wonko wrote: > >> Does your car talk with a somewhat-Canadian accent? > > Probably a Norwegian-German accent, with a Okie drawl. > > -- Philip > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ 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] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is....
It seems than at Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:39:05 -0500, Wonko wrote: > Does your car talk with a somewhat-Canadian accent? Probably a Norwegian-German accent, with a Okie drawl. -- Philip ___ 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
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Does your car talk with a somewhat-Canadian accent? On Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 7:32 PM, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ah - the hidden truth comes out - it was purchased, and spent it's > first 3 or 4 years in Minnesota. > > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ 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
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Ah - the hidden truth comes out - it was purchased, and spent it's first 3 or 4 years in Minnesota. On Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 6:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > you are scared of the cancer on his car? I knew it has some which is a > surprise since its a OK car. We do not usually have rust here > > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ 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
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But it's contained - almost in remission, and the price can be right --- On Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 12:43 PM, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Tempting, but the cancer is scary > > Luther -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ 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] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is....
you are scared of the cancer on his car? I knew it has some which is a surprise since its a OK car. We do not usually have rust here Luther wrote: > Tempting, but the cancer is scary > > Luther > > OK Don wrote: >> Huh It's easy and simple in the all manual 240D! You have the >> wrong 123 my friend, and I have the cure ;-) >> >> On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 10:46 AM, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> And the award goes to >>> Battery R&R! UGH. Why did they have to put the &%#)($&in air cleaner >>> in the way? >>> On a positive note, at least it only takes a 13mm open end wrench and a >>> 10mm socket and extension >>> >>> Luther >>> >> > > ___ > 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 - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.7/1628 - Release Date: 8/22/2008 > 6:32 PM > > > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 86 560SL, 86 300E, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is....
Join the turbo world and you'll soon see the PIA Luther Wonko the Sane wrote: > I am not sure what the issue is. The battery in my W123 is right there, > looking at you. You disconnect the cables, take a deep breath, and snatch > the big-ass'd battery out of the tray. Then you grasp your chest and take a > few deep breaths. > > Take a drink of the beverage of your choice, then install new battery in > reverse steps. > > You're not actually securing this beast to the battery tray, are you? Mass > alone keeps it in place. I've had my 240D for about three years now, and the > battery is held in place by gravity and has not shifted. I have cobwebs as > proof. > > On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 10:32 PM, andrew strasfogel > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > > >> Hey if I can do a job, it HAS to be easy! >> >> On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 9:26 PM, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> >>> Huh It's easy and simple in the all manual 240D! You have the >>> wrong 123 my friend, and I have the cure ;-) >>> >>> On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 10:46 AM, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> >> wrote: >> And the award goes to Battery R&R! UGH. Why did they have to put the &%#)($&in air cleaner in the way? On a positive note, at least it only takes a 13mm open end wrench and a 10mm socket and extension Luther >>> -- >>> OK Don, KD5NRO >>> Norman, OK >>> "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." >>> -Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain >>> '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply >>> Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) >>> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is....
Tempting, but the cancer is scary Luther OK Don wrote: > Huh It's easy and simple in the all manual 240D! You have the > wrong 123 my friend, and I have the cure ;-) > > On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 10:46 AM, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> And the award goes to >> Battery R&R! UGH. Why did they have to put the &%#)($&in air cleaner >> in the way? >> On a positive note, at least it only takes a 13mm open end wrench and a >> 10mm socket and extension >> >> Luther >> > > ___ 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] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is....
Uh, my CD engine compartment is the same as the D and TD except for the Cali versions Luther andrew strasfogel wrote: > One trick is to peel back the weather seal at the top of the rear engine bay > to give another 1" of access (it's formed into ppsition rather than glued). > I do that as well when removing the fuse box cover on the opposite side... > > Battery R&R on the W123 300CD took the MB roadside guy 45 minutes - it's > very tight. It's a lot easier on the 300TD due to its more spacious engine > compartment. > > On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 4:15 PM, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> I've not worked on a 124 yet. I do know the California 123 OM617 is >> MUCH easier to R&R the battery, even easier than my 126! >> >> Luther >> >> Loren Faeth wrote: >> >>> Huh? >>> I remember it being more of a dance with a 124 than in the 123. You >>> need to put the hood up first. It only takes one wrench for the >>> cables and a 10mm socket on an extension. I like my 12" extension. I >>> use it so much I leave it on my floppy head rachet all the time. >>> >>> It is nice when the battery has 2 handles on it. >>> >>> At 10:46 AM 8/21/2008, you wrote: >>> >>> And the award goes to Battery R&R! UGH. Why did they have to put the &%#)($&in air cleaner in the way? On a positive note, at least it only takes a 13mm open end wrench and a 10mm socket and extension Luther ___ 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] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is....
Fuse cover used to be a pathetic exercise, but I've got "the move" down now and can do it effortlessly...only took a couple years to figure it out! Chris "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Ditto on both my 240D's. One never had hold down-this one does. Maybe the turbo on the CD is what gets in the way. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 11:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is I am not sure what the issue is. The battery in my W123 is right there, looking at you. You disconnect the cables, take a deep breath, and snatch the big-ass'd battery out of the tray. Then you grasp your chest and take a few deep breaths. Take a drink of the beverage of your choice, then install new battery in reverse steps. You're not actually securing this beast to the battery tray, are you? Mass alone keeps it in place. I've had my 240D for about three years now, and the battery is held in place by gravity and has not shifted. I have cobwebs as proof. On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 10:32 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: > Hey if I can do a job, it HAS to be easy! > > On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 9:26 PM, OK Don wrote: > > > Huh It's easy and simple in the all manual 240D! You have the > > wrong 123 my friend, and I have the cure ;-) > > > > On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 10:46 AM, Luther > wrote: > > > And the award goes to > > > Battery R&R! UGH. Why did they have to put the &%#)($&in air cleaner > > > in the way? > > > On a positive note, at least it only takes a 13mm open end wrench and a > > > 10mm socket and extension > > > > > > Luther > > > > -- > > OK Don, KD5NRO > > Norman, OK > > "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." > > -Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain > > '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply > > Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) > > > > ___ > > 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 > > > ___ > 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 > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is....
Ditto on both my 240D's. One never had hold down-this one does. Maybe the turbo on the CD is what gets in the way. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 11:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is I am not sure what the issue is. The battery in my W123 is right there, looking at you. You disconnect the cables, take a deep breath, and snatch the big-ass'd battery out of the tray. Then you grasp your chest and take a few deep breaths. Take a drink of the beverage of your choice, then install new battery in reverse steps. You're not actually securing this beast to the battery tray, are you? Mass alone keeps it in place. I've had my 240D for about three years now, and the battery is held in place by gravity and has not shifted. I have cobwebs as proof. On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 10:32 PM, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > Hey if I can do a job, it HAS to be easy! > > On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 9:26 PM, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Huh It's easy and simple in the all manual 240D! You have the > > wrong 123 my friend, and I have the cure ;-) > > > > On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 10:46 AM, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > And the award goes to > > > Battery R&R! UGH. Why did they have to put the &%#)($&in air cleaner > > > in the way? > > > On a positive note, at least it only takes a 13mm open end wrench and a > > > 10mm socket and extension > > > > > > Luther > > > > -- > > OK Don, KD5NRO > > Norman, OK > > "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." > > -Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain > > '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply > > Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) > > > > ___ > > 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 > > > ___ > 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 > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ 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 ___ 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] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is....
It seems than at Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:46:59 -0500, Wonko wrote: > You're not actually securing this beast to the battery tray, > are you? Mass alone keeps it in place. I've had my 240D for > about three years now, and the battery is held in place by > gravity and has not shifted. I have cobwebs as proof. Eeek! Just because it has not moved in your car (yet) does not mean it's a good idea!! That mass that "keeps it in place" will turn from friend to enemy as soon as you are in a situation in which seatbelts are beneficial. I suppose you could think of the hold down clamp as a seatbelt for your battery... -- Philip, with secured batteries in all my road vehicles ___ 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
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> You're not actually securing this beast to the battery tray, > are you? Mass alone keeps it in place. The purpose of the battery clamp is to keep the battery from welding itself to the hood and starting a fire if you should get into a rollover. Like car insurance it's something you don't need at all...until you do. -- Jim ___ 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] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is....
I am not sure what the issue is. The battery in my W123 is right there, looking at you. You disconnect the cables, take a deep breath, and snatch the big-ass'd battery out of the tray. Then you grasp your chest and take a few deep breaths. Take a drink of the beverage of your choice, then install new battery in reverse steps. You're not actually securing this beast to the battery tray, are you? Mass alone keeps it in place. I've had my 240D for about three years now, and the battery is held in place by gravity and has not shifted. I have cobwebs as proof. On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 10:32 PM, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > Hey if I can do a job, it HAS to be easy! > > On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 9:26 PM, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Huh It's easy and simple in the all manual 240D! You have the > > wrong 123 my friend, and I have the cure ;-) > > > > On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 10:46 AM, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > And the award goes to > > > Battery R&R! UGH. Why did they have to put the &%#)($&in air cleaner > > > in the way? > > > On a positive note, at least it only takes a 13mm open end wrench and a > > > 10mm socket and extension > > > > > > Luther > > > > -- > > OK Don, KD5NRO > > Norman, OK > > "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." > > -Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain > > '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply > > Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) > > > > ___ > > 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 > > > ___ > 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 > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ 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] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is....
Hey if I can do a job, it HAS to be easy! On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 9:26 PM, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Huh It's easy and simple in the all manual 240D! You have the > wrong 123 my friend, and I have the cure ;-) > > On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 10:46 AM, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > And the award goes to > > Battery R&R! UGH. Why did they have to put the &%#)($&in air cleaner > > in the way? > > On a positive note, at least it only takes a 13mm open end wrench and a > > 10mm socket and extension > > > > Luther > > -- > OK Don, KD5NRO > Norman, OK > "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." > -Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain > '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply > Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Huh It's easy and simple in the all manual 240D! You have the wrong 123 my friend, and I have the cure ;-) On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 10:46 AM, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > And the award goes to > Battery R&R! UGH. Why did they have to put the &%#)($&in air cleaner > in the way? > On a positive note, at least it only takes a 13mm open end wrench and a > 10mm socket and extension > > Luther -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ 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
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Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > I have never had any problems with this job Maybe they have 300CDs? Mitch ___ 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] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is....
I have never had any problems with this job Luther wrote: > And the award goes to > Battery R&R! UGH. Why did they have to put the &%#)($&in air cleaner > in the way? > On a positive note, at least it only takes a 13mm open end wrench and a > 10mm socket and extension > > Luther > > ___ > 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 - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.6/1625 - Release Date: 8/21/2008 > 6:04 AM > > > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 86 560SL, 86 300E, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is....
One trick is to peel back the weather seal at the top of the rear engine bay to give another 1" of access (it's formed into ppsition rather than glued). I do that as well when removing the fuse box cover on the opposite side... Battery R&R on the W123 300CD took the MB roadside guy 45 minutes - it's very tight. It's a lot easier on the 300TD due to its more spacious engine compartment. On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 4:15 PM, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've not worked on a 124 yet. I do know the California 123 OM617 is > MUCH easier to R&R the battery, even easier than my 126! > > Luther > > Loren Faeth wrote: > > Huh? > > I remember it being more of a dance with a 124 than in the 123. You > > need to put the hood up first. It only takes one wrench for the > > cables and a 10mm socket on an extension. I like my 12" extension. I > > use it so much I leave it on my floppy head rachet all the time. > > > > It is nice when the battery has 2 handles on it. > > > > At 10:46 AM 8/21/2008, you wrote: > > > >> And the award goes to > >> Battery R&R! UGH. Why did they have to put the &%#)($&in air cleaner > >> in the way? > >> On a positive note, at least it only takes a 13mm open end wrench and a > >> 10mm socket and extension > >> > >> Luther > >> > > Loren Faeth > > > > ___ > 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 > ___ 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] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is....
I've not worked on a 124 yet. I do know the California 123 OM617 is MUCH easier to R&R the battery, even easier than my 126! Luther Loren Faeth wrote: > Huh? > I remember it being more of a dance with a 124 than in the 123. You > need to put the hood up first. It only takes one wrench for the > cables and a 10mm socket on an extension. I like my 12" extension. I > use it so much I leave it on my floppy head rachet all the time. > > It is nice when the battery has 2 handles on it. > > At 10:46 AM 8/21/2008, you wrote: > >> And the award goes to >> Battery R&R! UGH. Why did they have to put the &%#)($&in air cleaner >> in the way? >> On a positive note, at least it only takes a 13mm open end wrench and a >> 10mm socket and extension >> >> Luther >> > Loren Faeth > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is....
Huh? I remember it being more of a dance with a 124 than in the 123. You need to put the hood up first. It only takes one wrench for the cables and a 10mm socket on an extension. I like my 12" extension. I use it so much I leave it on my floppy head rachet all the time. It is nice when the battery has 2 handles on it. At 10:46 AM 8/21/2008, you wrote: >And the award goes to >Battery R&R! UGH. Why did they have to put the &%#)($&in air cleaner >in the way? >On a positive note, at least it only takes a 13mm open end wrench and a >10mm socket and extension > >Luther > >___ >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 Loren Faeth ___ 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
