Re: [MBZ] Window Regulator Replacement

[Gary Hurst via Mercedes]

i thought it would turn out the way it has for you for exactly why you s ay
it did

On Sat, Sep 20, 2014 at 3:04 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> The wife still has her 2005 Mazda 6S, but that's it.  Everything else is
> an MB.  2 - W140s, 1 - R129, 1 - W124.
>
> I can understand the concerns about the W140s from the time of the
> original 'Q, but enough time has passed that there is so much information
> out there in DIYLand that it's made the repairs much more accessible.  Half
> the battle is knowing what to expect.
>
> I was showing the S420 to a friend last night and he was amazed at the
> condition for the age and mileage, as well as the cost.  "I need to go out
> and buy some old Mercedes', too!" he said.  I quickly cautioned him that
> while they were fairly inexpensive to maintain, if he had to pay someone he
> would be better off buying a new car.
>
> I just put in a new window regulator (>$50 from FLAPS) and a lumbar
> bladder in the driver's seat (about $35 from dealer) this afternoon.  Total
> time for the labor, maybe an hour, and that's stretching it.  Under $80 for
> the parts.
>
> Last thing to do is to sort out the rear sunshade, which has decided to
> stop in the up position.  This is a common failure mode which requires
> removal of the shade and motor.  No parts needed, just some cleaning and
> tweaking to the motor.  Back seat and parcel shelf have to come out, which
> will not be fun.  This will be an ordeal, which is why I did the regulator
> and lumbar bladder first.  Ge the easy stuff out of the way.
>
> Dan
>
>
> On Sep 20, 2014, at 2:00 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Original Message
> > From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> > Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2014 12:35 PM
> > To: Mercedes List
> > Reply To: Dan Penoff
> > Subject: [MBZ] Window Regulator Replacement
> >
> >
> >> Gawd, I love these cars
> >
> >
> > Really?
> >
> > Do you have any domestic, or Asian auto's left?
> >
> > Prices on 123s and 124s seem really high compared to 140s and 210s. ‎
> >
> > Rick
> > Who forgot to ad the list as a recipient to his other reply.
> >
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Re: [MBZ] Window Regulator Replacement

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

The wife still has her 2005 Mazda 6S, but that's it.  Everything else is an MB. 
 2 - W140s, 1 - R129, 1 - W124.

I can understand the concerns about the W140s from the time of the original 'Q, 
but enough time has passed that there is so much information out there in 
DIYLand that it's made the repairs much more accessible.  Half the battle is 
knowing what to expect.

I was showing the S420 to a friend last night and he was amazed at the 
condition for the age and mileage, as well as the cost.  "I need to go out and 
buy some old Mercedes', too!" he said.  I quickly cautioned him that while they 
were fairly inexpensive to maintain, if he had to pay someone he would be 
better off buying a new car.

I just put in a new window regulator (>$50 from FLAPS) and a lumbar bladder in 
the driver's seat (about $35 from dealer) this afternoon.  Total time for the 
labor, maybe an hour, and that's stretching it.  Under $80 for the parts.

Last thing to do is to sort out the rear sunshade, which has decided to stop in 
the up position.  This is a common failure mode which requires removal of the 
shade and motor.  No parts needed, just some cleaning and tweaking to the 
motor.  Back seat and parcel shelf have to come out, which will not be fun.  
This will be an ordeal, which is why I did the regulator and lumbar bladder 
first.  Ge the easy stuff out of the way.

Dan


On Sep 20, 2014, at 2:00 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes  
wrote:

> Original Message  
> From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2014 12:35 PM
> To: Mercedes List
> Reply To: Dan Penoff
> Subject: [MBZ] Window Regulator Replacement
> 
> 
>> Gawd, I love these cars
> 
> 
> Really? 
> 
> Do you have any domestic, or Asian auto's left?
> 
> Prices on 123s and 124s seem really high compared to 140s and 210s. ‎
> 
> Rick 
> Who forgot to ad the list as a recipient to his other reply. 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Window Regulator Replacement

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Talk about a counterproductive "improvement"...

On Sat, Sep 20, 2014 at 2:12 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes <
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> REgulator is one thing, window motor is another.  Has to be programed at
> the dealer so the computer knows which one to operate when you push the
> switch
>
> Peter
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Re: [MBZ] Window Regulator Replacement

[Peter Frederick via Mercedes]

REgulator is one thing, window motor is another.  Has to be programed  
at the dealer so the computer knows which one to operate when you push  
the switch


Peter

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Re: [MBZ] Window Regulator Replacement

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

Original Message  
From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2014 12:35 PM
To: Mercedes List
Reply To: Dan Penoff
Subject: [MBZ] Window Regulator Replacement


>Gawd, I love these cars


Really? 

Do you have any domestic, or Asian auto's left?

Prices on 123s and 124s seem really high compared to 140s and 210s. ‎

Rick 
Who forgot to ad the list as a recipient to his other reply. 


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Re: [MBZ] Window Regulator Replacement

[Gary Hurst via Mercedes]

i'm sure you recall how back when we met the talk was how the 140s were the
death of DIY and how they'd never reach into old age on account of it?

On Sat, Sep 20, 2014 at 1:35 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Put a new regulator on the right rear window in the S420 today.  All of
> under $50 in parts from FLAPS and maybe 30 minutes of work.
>
> Even though they're riveted in place on the W140s they're easy peasey to
> replace.
>
> Gawd, I love these cars
>
> Dan
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Re: [MBZ] Window Regulator Replacement

[WILTON via Mercedes]

ATTABOY.

Wilton

- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" 

To: "Mercedes List" 
Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2014 1:35 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Window Regulator Replacement


Put a new regulator on the right rear window in the S420 today.  All of 
under $50 in parts from FLAPS and maybe 30 minutes of work.


Even though they're riveted in place on the W140s they're easy peasey to 
replace.


Gawd, I love these cars

Dan
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