Re: [MBZ] surely this cant be true?

My ML320 had one that was about one third the width. John On 6/26/05, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Luther Gulseth wrote: > > Firestone is your problem, they're morons. If the wheel looks the same > > as your other 4, it's real. All you need to do is use a screwdriver > > and pop

Re: [MBZ] surely this cant be true?

Luther Gulseth wrote: > Firestone is your problem, they're morons. If the wheel looks the same > as your other 4, it's real. All you need to do is use a screwdriver > and pop the hubcap center piece off and tap it onto the spare. Drop > firestone and find someone who knows what they're talki

RE: [MBZ] Red 83 wagon on ebay

Well the tires have been blackened and the paint job screams Maaco, IMHO. Dwight Dwight Giles, Jr. 1979 240D auto, 243K+ miles Wickford RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Melissa Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2005 3:59 PM To: Mercedes mailing

Re: [MBZ] WOW! (was diesel fuel expedient alternatives/ hydraulicvsbrake fluid)

Christopher McCann wrote: > THanks. Dumb question - what is Avgas? Aviation > gasoline? Yup.

Re: [MBZ] air cleaner mounting apparatus...

Are you saying that the air cleaner mounting apparatus on the 617 engine in your car is stupider than the air cleaner mounting apparatus on the 617 engine in his car? Andy On 6/26/05, Royce Engler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Christopher said > > My concern isn't performance but > the stupid

Re: [MBZ] surely this cant be true?

On Sun, 26 Jun 2005 18:17:20 -0400 David Bruckmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > UNLESS they mean that your spare is a steel rim, not alloy. But then > you'd have BIG problems when you need to use it, since the alloy > bolts are longer and will INTERFERE with the hub! Our 240D/3.0 has a full-siz

Re: [MBZ] 616 valve cover torque

OK Don wrote: What is the torque for the valve cover nuts on a 616 engine? I finally have a torque wrench with the proper range, and now can't find the spec! I set them to 7Nm for the time being. 15 Nm for OM61x engines, 10 Nm for OM60x. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ

Re: [MBZ] surely this cant be true?

UNLESS they mean that your spare is a steel rim, not alloy. But then you'd have BIG problems when you need to use it, since the alloy bolts are longer and will INTERFERE with the hub! D. Christopher McCann wrote: FIRESTONE (this could be the problem) told me that my 85 300SD spare was a f

[MBZ] 616 valve cover torque

What is the torque for the valve cover nuts on a 616 engine? I finally have a torque wrench with the proper range, and now can't find the spec! I set them to 7Nm for the time being. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC

[MBZ] '82 300CD sunroof not working

The sunroof on my CD is inop. The motor is turning, but when it turns the gear mechanism, the roof won't operate. You can open and close it manually with a screwdriver. Is the gear box bad? I tried to take the box off, but couldn't figure out how to remove the cable from it. Any help w

Re: [MBZ] Cd manual disc names

CDMBPU1 and CDMBPU2 and they MUST be in capitals! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Red 83 wagon on ebay

It's a gray market MB. Steel wheels with wheel covers, manual A/C and no power back windows. VIN number is Euro. John On 6/26/05, Melissa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What is up with this one? >

[MBZ] Red 83 wagon on ebay

What is up with this one? looks bizzarre to me. melissa 1984 300D turbo

[MBZ] Cd manual disc names

I've got the iso files saved for the two disc set. I remember there being something important about the name of the disc before you burn it. Does anyone have a clue what I'm talking about? What are the correct names? TIA Bob DuPuy Parrish, Fl

Re: [MBZ] I wouldnt put this crap on my car

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38634&item=7981938573&rd=1 Want to check out how much power you can gain with that poor excuse for an air filter? Remove the stock air filter and make some 0-60 mph acceleration runs. Put in a NEW stock

Re: [MBZ] surely this cant be true?

Christopher McCann wrote: a "real spare"... FIRESTONE (this could be the problem) told me that my 85 300SD spare was a full sized wheel that looked real, but was not a REAL WHEEL/TIRE, should not be rotated with the others or used as a REAL tire. Someone explain this. What about my 76 240D is

Re: [MBZ] how much gas can you run in a 617 (er lots)

Since the 617 IP is lubed with engine oil, where does the lubricity of the fuel impact it? If there is any concern, wouldn't adding a percent or two of Biodiesel take care of the lubricity needs? Andy On 6/26/05, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The only two problems with using gasol

Re: [MBZ] F-Soot Question

Peter Frederick wrote: Delvac 1 will safely hold 0.4% soot (not 4%). WRONG 4+% CG-4 was rated about 3.8%, last time I checked CH-4 was 4.2 or 4.3% and I don't know what CI-4 is rated at. That's when the viscosity of the oil is sufficiently degraded to require that it be changed (according to

RE: [MBZ] air cleaner mounting apparatus...

Christopher said My concern isn't performance but the stupidest thing ever to come out of MB: the 126 air cleaner mounting apparatus. I would say that the 123 air cleaner mounting apparatus would be a close competitor for the stupidest thing ever to come out of MB... Royce Engler 1985 300TD

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300 SD Climate Control Help Needed.

In a message dated 6/26/2005 8:31:02 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is there any info out there on bypassing all the vacuum controls and wiring the heater fan directly? My climate control valve is shot, they are way too expensive to replace for this beast, and

Re: [MBZ] surely this cant be true?

Firestone is your problem, they're morons. If the wheel looks the same as your other 4, it's real. All you need to do is use a screwdriver and pop the hubcap center piece off and tap it onto the spare. Drop firestone and find someone who knows what they're talking about. On Sun, 26 Jun

Re: [MBZ] I wouldnt put this crap on my car

K&N type filter with no visable signs of filter oil, kind of like the rest of that crappy cared for engine. On 6/26/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38634&item=7981938573&rd=1 > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Clare

Re: [MBZ] anybody need a camper?

Parts are probably rare On 6/26/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6315&item=4558684534&rd=1 > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 81 300TD, > 81 240D, 81

Re: [MBZ] I wouldnt put this crap on my car

"Oh, and it sounds very good too. " Bet it gives that diesel the throaty roar one associates with a high-performance race car! I wonder if he also sells the coffee can exhaust to add that great sound to the other end too? --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBay

RE: [MBZ] I wouldn't put this crap on my car

That's what I was afraid of, which is why I asked about damage. Well, my filter braket/rubber hickeys haven't broken since I "reinforced" the situation...but I would love to see a total redesign...but not at the expense of engine life. THanks Christopher --- "Gerald R. Flintrop" <[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [MBZ] surely this cant be true?

I've never heard of an MB "fake spare wheel". Compare the part numbers cast in the inside of the spare wheel and one on the road. - yes, you'll have to pull a wheel to do this, but you'll answer the question once and for all. On 6/26/05, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > a "real spar

Re: [MBZ] fuel return lines kep splitting

You have some bad tubing or wrong size or both. Hank - Original Message - From: "eric peterson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2005 11:14 AM Subject: [MBZ] fuel return lines kep splitting Anybody have any ideas on getting return lines on without the

Re: [MBZ] fuel return lines kep splitting

eric peterson wrote: Anybody have any ideas on getting return lines on without them splitting? I replaced all the return lines and i have 1 that continues to split the end. Its fine when I put it on but within a day it its split and leaking. So I cut enough off the end so its way past the spl

RE: [MBZ] I wouldn't put this crap on my car

Christopher, Pls pardon my jumping in, but the pictured air filter may well be limited to only stopping twigs and small birds from entering the engine's air stream. The dust it passes will almost surely increase abrasive wear and tear. Jerry (just my 2 cents worth) -Original Message- Fr

Re: [MBZ] surely this cant be true?

a "real spare"... what is that, exactly? My friend's 64 Olds JetStar 88 has as a "spare" a real fifth wheel - you rotate it with the others, etc. A real wheel with real tire. FIRESTONE (this could be the problem) told me that my 85 300SD spare was a full sized wheel that looked real, but was not

Re: [MBZ] fuel return lines kep splitting

Eric: There is probably a chunk of old line on that fitting, hidden where you cannot see it. That rubber can get rock hard with age -- the overflow lines on my brother's SDL snapped off they were so hard, and it took quite a while to get all the stuck on bits off the nipples. That chip of old ru

Re: [MBZ] I wouldnt put this crap on my car

Kaleb, We had a thread on this about 6 months ago. Marshall said that since the engine AS IS operates with an abundance of air, there is NO WAY it can increase performance. But I have been wondering if there is anyway it could HARM the engine. I am tired of breaking air filter mounts, of making d

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300 SD Climate Control Help Needed.

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Is there any info out there on bypassing all the vacuum controls and > wiring the heater fan directly? The system is designed to run in defrost-only when it has a major component failure, so that is why you are stuck on defrost. If you do wire up the fan directly someh

Re: [MBZ] F-Soot Question

Delvac 1 will safely hold 0.4% soot (not 4%). It meets all MB requirements. Soot holding capacity is a characteristic of the oil formulation, and Mobil 1 will not safely hold as much. What happens is, I believe, that the soot particles become large enough to cause damage by abrasion of engine pa

Re: [MBZ] how much gas can you run in a 617 (er lots)

The only two problems with using gasoline in the diesel are serious lack of lubrication in the injection pump and low BTU form the low density. It will not damage the internals as it burns pretty much like diesel fuel when actually injected. However, the lower viscosity, aside from causing damage

[MBZ] fuel return lines kep splitting

Anybody have any ideas on getting return lines on without them splitting? I replaced all the return lines and i have 1 that continues to split the end. Its fine when I put it on but within a day it its split and leaking. So I cut enough off the end so its way past the split and reinstalled and a

Re: [MBZ] anybody need a camper?

that carpet could be in a cheech and chong movie...

Re: [MBZ] anybody need a camper?

Whats with the carpet? Yuck!! On 6/26/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6315&item=4558684534&rd=1 > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 81 300TD, > 81 240

[MBZ] 1980 300 SD Climate Control Help Needed.

Is there any info out there on bypassing all the vacuum controls and wiring the heater fan directly? My climate control valve is shot, they are way too expensive to replace for this beast, and the AC compressor is shot, so all I want is a way to turn the darn fan on and off. Right now the onl

Re: [MBZ] I really need to get that glow plug short fixed

Sounds like you have a shorted plug or wire. Is it very easy to disconnect the plugs? If it is, then diconnect 1/2 to see which group the bad plug is in. Good luck Hank - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

[MBZ] I wouldnt put this crap on my car

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38634&item=7981938573&rd=1 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts

Re: [MBZ] surely this cant be true?

its just the cheap way to go. I dont know about those, but on GM cars you are only supposed to go 45 on them and only for a few miles. The great thing about MB is they always had a real spare. Tom Hargrave wrote: What's wrong with a donut spare? My Porsche has one and I used it about a month

RE: [MBZ] surely this cant be true?

What's wrong with a donut spare? My Porsche has one and I used it about a month ago. Worked great. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday

[MBZ] anybody need a camper?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6315&item=4558684534&rd=1 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts

[MBZ] surely this cant be true?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=66474&item=7982841471&rd=1 Is this correct? If so surely MB doenst use donuts for spares now instad of real wheels. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81

Re: [MBZ] I really need to get that glow plug short fixed

yes, true. I do, however, still have one or something shorted out, either on of the plugs or the wires Tom Hargrave wrote: Kaleb, Your low battery may have contributed and here's why: The glow plugs initially draw a lot of current, then they heat up and the current draw drops off. The cur

RE: [MBZ] I really need to get that glow plug short fixed

Kaleb, Your low battery may have contributed and here's why: The glow plugs initially draw a lot of current, then they heat up and the current draw drops off. The current drops off because the element resistance climbs with temperature. If your battery voltage were low enough to not let the glo

[MBZ] I really need to get that glow plug short fixed

This is the 2nd time in a few days when the wife went out to start her SDL and it wouldnt. Battery was low enough not to turn over very fast. 1st time put jumper pack on it and it fired up. This time, but charger on it and it cranked fine but didnt want to start, acted like only 1 or 2 glow

Re: [MBZ] broken belt, W123

Bear in mind that the belts are supposed to be a matched set so that they both carry equal tension. Depending on your alternator setup and the amount of winter salt in your neighbourhood, the adjuster setup can be FUBAR. And yes, the damn alternator belt is BEHIND the others. D. Allan Streib

[MBZ] 1981 300SD Vacuum System Diagram Needed

Kevin, You should find the information you seek here. http://www.peterschmid.com/ Look under vacuum schematics 1977 - 1985. Remember that the plumbing on top of the valve cover is intended to operate the EGR (exhaust gas recirculating) valve. If your EGR valve is not working (think BB) you mig

Re: [MBZ] SD parts search/research

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7982946036&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 chris granju wrote: I may need for an '85 300SD 1. LR window motor 2. AC controller (the right name, I don't know?? ) Anyone got an SD parts car w/ these to spare? Thanks -chris _

[MBZ] 2005 MBCA-Toronto Concours d'Elegance

Well, looks like I'm the only one from the diesel list to attend, so I'll grab some pix and post them later, especially of the diesels present. Until then, here's a thread that includes pix from last year's meet: http://www.mbcanada.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=9152&st=0 The guy posting all thos

Re: [MBZ] Clearcoat magic

Well he was probably remembering the fact that it was one of THE best running turbodiesels you would be likely to find, anywhere. Had I known where prices were headed, at the time, I probably would have fixed it. Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Thank you captain OBVIOUS > > On Sat, 25 Jun

Re: [MBZ] Clearcoat magic

Thank you captain OBVIOUS On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 18:07:35 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: that really sucked -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD Slate grey, black MBTex, 152,xxx mi

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300SD Vacuum System Diagram Needed

try here. http://www.peterschmid.com/1984_617.htm On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 19:29:52 -0400, Kevin Beswick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This is the '81 that I bought for my son. The starting problem was the result of bad glow plugs. Replaced those, and it starts fine. The present problem is tha

Re: [MBZ] OKC MB for sale -- KALEB --------

Don, would you look at the $1300 one for me? Dad might be interested in it. Tnx, Luther On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 14:48:37 -0500, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Oklahoma city paper today - no association, etc. 1985 Mercedes 300TD 97800 miles. $6,000. Call 405-401-1562. Published Saturday

Re: [MBZ] 1986 Mercedes-Benz : 300-Series 300D 2.5

Freshly installed epc I'm running is supposed to have ece datacards but doesn't return one for this particular vin so I suppose there's at least a chance that this car came stateside thru some other market.. joe

[MBZ] SD parts search/research

I may need for an '85 300SD 1. LR window motor 2. AC controller (the right name, I don't know?? ) Anyone got an SD parts car w/ these to spare? Thanks -chris

Re: [MBZ] There's one born every minute/beautiful 85TD

In a message dated 6/24/2005 2:40:25 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Some maroon actually did pay the $12.5k Buy It Now price: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4556974801 It's a W123, fer cryin' out loud... **shakes head** Dave, an

[MBZ] One born every minute

'Paid $9700 last Aug for my absolutely showroom 87 300D (82 kmi). Still showrm @ 92 kmi. No regrets. BTW, I was born in Jun '34. Wilton

Re: [MBZ] OT Good Google stuff, general reference

I've found this website useful: http://www.onlineconversion.com/fuel_consumption.htm If you check out it's homepage, you'll also find convertors for just about everything. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 6/25/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'd like a copy - or point me to a download site.

Re: [MBZ] Re: [DIESEL] W123 manual

Christopher McCann wrote: Did we ever get an answer to this question? I need a manual for a W115 240D. A paper one would do fine too, but can't seem to find one. Have you tried Tarek's ftp site: The user name is Diesel and the password is diesel. The host address is telshena.dyndns.org. You c

Re: [MBZ] 1986 Mercedes-Benz : 300-Series 300D 2.5

Alex Chamberlain wrote: Marshall Booth wrote: And probably does NOT have AC (would be a HORRIBLE job to add AC)! But if it DOES have AC, it's probably a manual system, not ACC, right? I have spent hours (well, OK, minutes) wisfully contemplating the sections on HVAC in the British Haynes

Re: Clearcoat: Do we really need the stinkin' clearcoat? [was: Re: [MBZ] Clearcoat magic]

The Paint supplier I talked with said the clear coat is to protect the paint ( road chips) and most importantly add that depth to the paint color You do not have to apply a clear coat . Bill 1981 300 TD Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 17:37:32 -0400 "chris granju" <[EMAIL

RE: [MBZ] There's one born every minute

Has anyone on this list bought the same car in the advertised condition in the past 12 months for under 10K? I mean a car that looks like it's a year or two old, not 20, and will attract attention wherever it goes. If you look at what it would cost to restore the body of a well-used 300td to newis

Clearcoat: Do we really need the stinkin' clearcoat? [was: Re: [MBZ] Clearcoat magic]

On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 17:37:32 -0400 "chris granju" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Anyone here ever found a product to make really bad clearcoat failure > look at least...?well, at least better. Seems a common MB issue to > have decent old paint all around but one spot (maybe hood, maybe the > ro

Re: [MBZ] Clearcoat magic

Some auto paint suppliers will mix paint/clear coat in spray bottles . ask them for a professional point of view . Bill 1981 300 TD chris granju wrote: Anyone here ever found a product to make really bad clearcoat failure look at least...?well, at least better. Seems a common MB

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300SD Vacuum System Diagram Needed

On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 19:29:52 -0400 Kevin Beswick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This is the '81 that I bought for my son. The starting problem was the > result of bad glow plugs. Replaced those, and it starts fine. The > present problem is that every plastic or rubber hose is shot. I've > rep