Re: [MBZ] New lock tumblers failing?

Sounds like whoever's keying those things is overdue for a refresher course. He must be doing something wrong. Wonder if keying is done at a single NA facility.. joe ... > > http://500ecstasy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2334

Re: [MBZ] 124 Coupe seats

> < was > very late in production, maybe 84 or 85.>> > One more, I think. In '79 the coupe seat was lowered for more headroom. When I bought my 78 300D off the floor at my dealer, there was a 300CD nearby which I sat in but my head was against the headliner. I could have bought the coupe cheape

Re: [MBZ] Read 'Um and Weep

argggh!

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

Buy the f ... sorry, thought I was on Banned. I'd suggest you buy the vehicle. I have been extremely happy with my 1977 240D. I have put about $1000 (much of that new tires) into it and would not hesitate to head to either coast. At the age of 52, I fully expect this to be my last car. Don O

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

I use a hammer for crimping the chain, works just fine. Kevin wrote: On Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 04:35:47PM -0400, BenzBarn wrote: I give you a hammer for free. Cheaper than any tool from MB and very dependable. Right, but about the only thing you can use it on properly without breaking anyth

Re: [MBZ] car priced to go

right andrew strasfogel wrote: My rule of thumb is that no car sitting in weeds more than 2" tall is worth more than $1K. On 8/17/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-450-SEL-1978-MERCEDES-450-SEL_W0QQitemZ4568325935QQcategoryZ6315QQrd

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

I actually asked about it first so I have first dibs on it. Rusty Cullens wrote: If Richard sells me his I will rent it for 10% of the sale price. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Luther Gulseth Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2005 1:55 PM To

Re: [MBZ] tranny rebuild video

I am sending payment now. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is Dan, I am the one with the trans video. It is $39 for list members and that includes free shipping. If anyone wants to buy a copy, specify DVD or VHS and either use paypal with my email address - [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

yea, I have rethought my 1st message, its way overpriced unless eveyrthing works, which it doesnt. John Ervine wrote: Rory wrote: Anything I should look out for? Your wallet. That's a bit much for a 240D in the condition you describe. Strike that. That's way more than I'd pay for a 24

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

Thats probably about right for retail price of one if there is no major rust problems, interior not trashed out, engine running good etc. As far as the glow plug light, those dont have the fast glow so it will take 30 seconds or more before the glow light goes out. Rory wrote: Darn Gmail wen

Re: [MBZ] W124 ACC vacuum pod replacement tutorial

I want your 500. Please prepare to head east on I-80 and I will email you specific exit & rural routes to my house separately. Be sure to bring return air fare from Des Moines. And thank you. :-) On 8/18/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I updated my original post from 3+ years ago with

[MBZ] Locked Ignition

In the past ~2 weeks, if I move my steering wheel at all before starting, the ignition locks up. I know that this is not uncommon. However, once it happens, it is almost unmovable. Sometimes it only takes a few tries but other times it can take 20 minutes of trying to turn the key before it goes

[MBZ] W124 ACC vacuum pod replacement tutorial

I updated my original post from 3+ years ago with some new info and also the list of part numbers. The prices of the pods have gone up at least 50%, which is a real pain in the wallet. The complete write-up is at Rusty's web forum, click the link below if you own a W124: http://buymbparts.com/foru

Re: [MBZ] 1981 280E

Uh, yea, much to my embarassment I found it not 30 seconds after I sent the original email. D'oh. On 8/18/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > LT Don wrote: > > You must have learned Russian somewhere along the way then -- unless I > > can't find the button that says "give this to me in

[MBZ] Gee my car sure shuts down quickly now

Shutdown valve installed and tested successful. In my two years of Benz diesel ownership, I had no idea that THIS was how the car was supposed to shut down -- instantly, just like a gasser does. Thanks to everyone who gave advice and hand-holding. I will admit to my normal paranoia, and had my b

Re: [MBZ] fuel experiments

Go to the Chem department first. That's where you'll find a GC/MS. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/18/05, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > that's a great idea. There is plenty of "room" for > very serious research in this field. trip to UMKC (U > of MO @ KC)...chemistry...environmental >

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

Hey Steve, The car was bought for his mother and she now is unable to drive, he said they are the 4th owner on it but had it checked with MBZ shop near Santa Monica. Well it looks like the red lights are starting to go off and looks like I should not invest anymore of my time in it, price looked

Re: [MBZ] 1981 280E

LT Don wrote: You must have learned Russian somewhere along the way then -- unless I can't find the button that says "give this to me in English." On 8/18/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Use this: http://www.mbclub.ru/mb/vin/?lng=eng gave me LOTS of info about my '85 190D 2.0

Re: [MBZ] 1981 280E

Don, The URL. http://www.mbclub.ru/mb/vin/?lng=eng Does the translation thing!. That's what the "lng=eng" means... Try clicking on it again and see if it is in English.. Take care, Chuck A once upon a time Cold War Russian Linguist..

Re: [MBZ] This is A TEST

"Darrell W. Sigmon" wrote: > > This is an interesting TEST, take it and no one will know your score > unless you tell.Be HONEST now. > Hmm. http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/trivia/philtest.asp

Re: [MBZ] This is A TEST

Only one new craigslist to report from Phoenix... 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300D - $1400 (Scottsdale, AZ) pic Chuck

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

It's never failed for me. I'm not buying a special tool for a one time job if I can make my own or improvise. I already have the hydraulic valve adjustment tool that I thought I so despritatley needed. Sits in the back of the tool box with a bunch of other '' needed '' tools.

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

On Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 04:35:47PM -0400, BenzBarn wrote: > I give you a hammer for free. Cheaper than any tool from MB and very > dependable. Right, but about the only thing you can use it on properly without breaking anything is a ford. This is why the big hammer in my tool box is called the f

[MBZ] This is A TEST

This is an interesting TEST, take it and no one will know your score unless you tell.Be HONEST now. DWS Here ya go .. try this. Below is Dr. Phil's test. (Dr. Phil scored 55; he did this test on Oprah-she got a 38.) Some folks pay a lot of money to find this stuff out. Read on, this is

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

I give you a hammer for free. Cheaper than any tool from MB and very dependable.

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

Smile when you say that. Don 1977 240D On 8/18/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You can get a real car (1982 - 85 300D) for not much more. -- If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.

[MBZ] Read 'Um and Weep

Just for YOU Chicken, Horse, and BMW On the farm lived a chicken and a horse, both of whom loved to play together. One day, the two were playing when the horse fell into a bog and began to sink. Scared for his life, the horse whinnied for the chicken to go get the farmer for help! Off t

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

Real men only need cars with four pots. Anyway, most cars for sale at the bottom-feeder end of the pond are going to need SOMETHING. (Oh, yes, now I've gone and done it, some wisearse is now going to reply about the museum-kwality 300sd he bought for $800 last year, blah blah blah... LoL.) Seriou

Re: [MBZ] 1981 280E

Loaded up for me in English fine. Spasiba! Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > You must have learned Russian somewhere along the way then -- unless I > can't find the button that says "give this to me in English." > > On 8/18/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> >> Use this: http:/

Re: [MBZ] fuel experiments

that's a great idea. There is plenty of "room" for very serious research in this field. trip to UMKC (U of MO @ KC)...chemistry...environmental sciences...engineering... CM --- TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A university lab might do it for free and chalk it > up to "research". > Yo

Re: [MBZ] 1981 280E

Oh my ... disregard my last. Found it. On 8/18/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You must have learned Russian somewhere along the way then -- unless I > can't find the button that says "give this to me in English." > > On 8/18/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > Use t

Re: [MBZ] 1981 280E

You must have learned Russian somewhere along the way then -- unless I can't find the button that says "give this to me in English." On 8/18/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Use this: http://www.mbclub.ru/mb/vin/?lng=eng > > gave me LOTS of info about my '85 190D 2.0 -- If

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

You can get a real car (1982 - 85 300D) for not much more. On 8/18/05, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you need a/c, it sounds like it's worth no more than $500 to me. Needs a > fair amount of time on the brakes and could need more than $1000 on > a/c.. > > > -Original Me

Re: [MBZ] well I liked this car....

Sounds like a total idiot: "Reply by sunsetautoleasing: my feedback speaks for itself, have a good day". On 8/17/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What is that famous quote? "I am NOT a crook." > > On 8/17/05, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Wed, 17 Aug 2005 20:01:23 -050

Re: [MBZ] car priced to go

My rule of thumb is that no car sitting in weeds more than 2" tall is worth more than $1K. On 8/17/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-450-SEL-1978-MERCEDES-450-SEL_W0QQitemZ4568325935QQcategoryZ6315QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > more like to

Re: [MBZ] fuel experiments

A university lab might do it for free and chalk it up to "research". You could even side up with a grad student and convince them it's thesis material... Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/18/05, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > that makes sense for forensic work. Wouldn't hurt to > phone th

Re: [MBZ] 6 degrees of stretch

When I try to access this site I need an password. I've never been here before so can anyone send me in the right direction. Dennis Perkins 84 300SD Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Good writeup on Mercedesshop forum. You MUST have a chain swager or equivalent, you d

Re: [MBZ] fuel experiments

that makes sense for forensic work. Wouldn't hurt to phone the KCPD lab and ask if they do outside jobs too. If university labs do it for a little cash, why not the cops? CM --- TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > No, a forensic lab will do its work in-house. > There's a little thing > c

Re: [MBZ] fuel experiments

gas chromatography services - that was easy. http://fp.uni.edu/rrttc/mts/services.asp http://fp.uni.edu/rrttc/mts/GasChromatography.asp http://www.chem.fsu.edu/facilities/fa_sl_bass.asp#services and a bunch of others...wonder what they charge. :-/ Will keep y'all updated. CM --- Christopher Mc

Re: [MBZ] fuel experiments

No, a forensic lab will do its work in-house. There's a little thing called continuity or chain-of-custody that prevents outsourcing. Some labs will do civilian work, but at a fee. It might be affordable, might not. Depends on what lab it is, if they'll do it at all. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/18/0

Re: [MBZ] fuel experiments

LOL - we had one donated to us in High School (I was in the science club) and we could never get it to work...don't really want to go that route. Would rather find a service. gonna google it now. CM --- OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Start searching eBay for Mass specttometers and gas > chr

Re: [MBZ] fuel experiments

I was thinking of calling a forensic lab and asking if they send samples out to be tested. Will try to find a service. CM --- TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Any half decent forensic lab will have a GS/MS that > would fit the > bill. How you go about getting use of it may require > s

Re: [MBZ] DIGEST QUOTE APOLOGY

Mike, Would you please resend what you are apologizing for.. Pardon my dangling participle... hehehe! That way you can be obtain a proper "forgiveness for your manifold sins and wickedness"... BTW, did you see any light take care and have fun. Chuck Phoenix AZ 1980 30

Re: [MBZ] Idle change

Here is an illustration. It is called the "Idle Control Valve." http://www2.discountmbparts.com/parts/parts1/discountmbparts/wizard.jsp?year=1982 &m

[MBZ] DIGEST QUOTE APOLOGY

Sorry ladies and gents, either hit a wrong key, or was checking for light leaks through my navel. Mike Boerner 87 300sdl 87 300d

Re: [MBZ] 1981 280E

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marshall, Thanks for the info. I know remember that the 'E' means fuel injection on this car - my Dad taught me that once but it was pushed deep into the memory banks by all the 'D' information I've been gathering. How will I be able to tell if this engine is a Euro

[MBZ] 280E

Mathieu, Thanks for the great info? I was not aware of the online datacard source - will check in out later. Max Very respectfully, /s/ LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USNR Digest Lurker since 2001 '85 300TD 322k miles (Euro 5spd) '96 Infiniti I30 150k miles (wife's 5spd) '73 Balboa 20 'Sanctification'

[MBZ] 1981 280E data point

Donald, Thanks for the info. I've overcome the same problem of owning a Euro car by getting a copy of the Euro compact EPC, finding the correct part numbers myself, and dealing with folks like Rusty and my mechanic who understand the differences. I'm hoping that this car really is a Euro with

Re: [MBZ] 1981 280E

E=einspritzung=injection Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2005 1:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] 198

Re: [MBZ] fuel experiments

Any half decent forensic lab will have a GS/MS that would fit the bill. How you go about getting use of it may require some undesirable steps on your part... :) Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/18/05, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > mixed 1 part A-1 sauce (stuff from barrel > remanufactur

Re: [MBZ] tranny rebuild video

Thanks Dan, PayPal on the way. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans This is Dan, I am the one with the trans video. It is $39 for list members and that includes free shipping. If anyone wants to buy a copy, specify DVD or VHS and either use

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

If Richard sells me his I will rent it for 10% of the sale price. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Luther Gulseth Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2005 1:55 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool The question is, Rusty,

[MBZ] 1981 280E

Marshall, Thanks for the info. I know remember that the 'E' means fuel injection on this car - my Dad taught me that once but it was pushed deep into the memory banks by all the 'D' information I've been gathering. How will I be able to tell if this engine is a Euro engine with the higher HP?

Re: [MBZ] Idle change

Could be a bad connection at the Idle Control Solenoid (I think that is what it is called). It is on the passenger side front of the engine. It gives trouble on my 380SE. I will try to find an illustration of it. Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-

Re: [MBZ] 1981 280E with 5 speed manual

Is that close to Septober 32nd? On 8/18/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > From: LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Bring me your wagon. No AC needed here. > > OK, you got a deal. I'll be there on the 25th, 2010 or so, if you'll make > dinner. > > > > > > > Very respectfully

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

The question is, Rusty, how much do you rent yours for? -Original Message- From: Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Aug 18, 2005 10:52 AM To: 'Mercedes mailing list' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool How much? Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily runn

[MBZ] 1981 280E with 5 speed manual

From: LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Bring me your wagon. No AC needed here. OK, you got a deal. I'll be there on the 25th, 2010 or so, if you'll make dinner. Very respectfully, /s/ LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USNR Digest Lurker since 2001 '85 300TD 322k miles (Euro 5spd) '96 Infiniti I30 150k mile

Re: [MBZ] Idle change

Does its distributor’s vacuum advance “can” have TWO vacuum hoses? One on the advance side and the other on the retard side? If so, I’m guessing that the A/C control tweaks them to manage idle speed, when it deems it necessary. If that’s true on your 380, as it was on my 280s (77 SE and 78 SLC), th

Re: [MBZ] OM617 timing chain stretch

I may get flamed for this, but: 1) If you don't "love" the car, and/or don't plan to keep it long term, I'd just install one of the offset keys to correct the cam timing and then adjust the IP timing back to spec. Chain replacement is kind of a pain, there's lots of opportunity to screw it up and

Re: [MBZ] fuel experiments

Start searching eBay for Mass specttometers and gas chromatagraphs -- > Wonder how much it would cost to have this stuff > identified with a spectrometer?... > > Pax, > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC

Re: [MBZ] tranny rebuild video

This is Dan, I am the one with the trans video. It is $39 for list members and that includes free shipping. If anyone wants to buy a copy, specify DVD or VHS and either use paypal with my email address - [EMAIL PROTECTED] or mail a check to: Daniel Charnews Video Production PO Box 243 Greenla

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

Here it is http://losangeles.craigslist.org/car/91556597.html On 8/18/05, John Ervine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Rory wrote: > > > Anything I should look out for? > > Your wallet. That's a bit much for a 240D in the condition you describe. > > Strike that. That's way more than I'd pay for

Re: [MBZ] Idle change

Hola amigos My 1982 380SEL, 487,000 miles, has a idle speed change. Idles at about 650 then down to about 500 and then back to 650 when hot or cold. Always starts easy and runs down the road just great, mileage still 17 town, 22 highway. New plugs and Bosch wires, and I use a Techron fuel system

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

Rory wrote: Anything I should look out for? Your wallet. That's a bit much for a 240D in the condition you describe. Strike that. That's way more than I'd pay for a 240D in that condition. It's not quite Kaleb fodder, but it might be getting close. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 267+

Re: [MBZ] 72 250 no vacuum advance

Sounds to me like your spark timing is ok...the car should idle at 800-900 rpm. Set the speed with the idle adjustment screws on the carbs. If your idle is abnormally high, make sure the fast-idle cam isn't sticking. It's in the front "choke housing." One more obervation regarding the distrib

Re: [MBZ] emergency shutdown procedures

Someone replacing the shutoff valve should have had LOTS of practice with the manual shutoff by the time he/she gets around to replacing it. I know I sure have pushed it a few times in the last week or so. On 8/18/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you press on the shutdown lever

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

If you need a/c, it sounds like it's worth no more than $500 to me.  Needs a fair amount of time on the brakes and could need more than $1000 on a/c..-Original Message- From: Rory <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Aug 18, 2005 12:47 PM To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

Darn Gmail went offline and was telling me msg was not sent, and crap I forgot about pre 81 cars not being carfax. So is $1300 a good deal on a 240d? very minor rust A/C is empty needs rotors and calipers rebuilt, glow plug light stays on longer than normal but once warmed up goes out and runs f

Re: [MBZ] OM617 timing chain stretch

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: good enough, chain is not that hard. Just remember though it doesnt take much of being not exactly centered up top to make the stretch look worse at the crank. Luther Gulseth wrote: I did check 3 times as I adjusted the valves, and it was at 4.5 or 5 each time.

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

Rory wrote: I have found a 77 240D with 150k on it, looking for some info and history. Could someone run a carfax on this VIN for me please? 12312312040066 It's too old, Rory. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi 1980 300TD 168+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

see previous message Rory wrote: I have found a 77 240D with 150k on it, looking for some info and history. Could someone run a carfax on this VIN for me please? 12312312040066 Thank you ___

[MBZ] CARFAX please

I have found a 77 240D with 150k on it, looking for some info and history. Could someone run a carfax on this VIN for me please? 12312312040066 Thank you

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

that would be nice, but whatever, doesnt work on pre 1981 cars anyways. Luther Gulseth wrote: need the vin! -Original Message- From: Rory Sent: Aug 18, 2005 12:15 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] CARFAX please I have my eye on 77 240D looks in good shape. Thanks all Rory

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

ok Rory wrote: I have my eye on 77 240D looks in good shape. Thanks all Rory ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldw

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

need the vin!-Original Message- From: Rory <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Aug 18, 2005 12:15 PM To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: [MBZ] CARFAX please I have my eye on 77 240D looks in good shape.Thanks allRory Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO

Re: [MBZ] 72 250 no vacuum advance

Hey Russ, I can probably hit the 42 degrees at 3000 RPM's right now without making any adjustments, except moving the vacuum line. As it stands the vacuum is always on and is currently on the retard side of the distritubutor. It is set to 800 RPM 4 ATDC as stated by the book & plate on frame.

Re: [MBZ] OM617 timing chain stretch

good enough, chain is not that hard. Just remember though it doesnt take much of being not exactly centered up top to make the stretch look worse at the crank. Luther Gulseth wrote: I did check 3 times as I adjusted the valves, and it was at 4.5 or 5 each time. Sounds like I get to do a t

[MBZ] CARFAX please

I have my eye on 77 240D looks in good shape. Thanks all Rory

Re: [MBZ] OM617 timing chain stretch

I did check 3 times as I adjusted the valves, and it was at 4.5 or 5 each time. Sounds like I get to do a timing chain. -Original Message- From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Aug 18, 2005 12:13 PM To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM617

Re: [MBZ] OM617 timing chain stretch

yes, looks like 5 to me. I would check it several times though just to make sure. Luther Gulseth wrote: While setting the valves last evening on my '83 300SD, I looked at the timing chain stretch. If I guess correctly, all you do is line up the marks on the camshaft washer and tower, then

[MBZ] New lock tumblers failing?

Oh great - I'm about to replace a 20-year old tumbler, thinking that it's safer than waiting for it to act up and then seize, then I read THIS: http://500ecstasy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2334 I'm replacing it anyway, and hoping Neil's experience was a fluke... :-( -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994

[MBZ] OM617 timing chain stretch

While setting the valves last evening on my '83 300SD, I looked at the timing chain stretch. If I guess correctly, all you do is line up the marks on the camshaft washer and tower, then read the "meter" behind the crank shaft pully. Are the numbers marked on there direct readings of the degree

Re: [MBZ] OM617 Vacuum Pump

Here is my writeup on the 123 vac pump, which I redid a few months ago, and lo it failed again a coupla days ago. I have not had time to deal with it yet, kinda odd that it would do that. I think yours must be different but same basic deal. http://www.constructivity.net/rebuilding_the_vacuum

Re: [MBZ] OM617 Vacuum Pump

Stuart Saxon berg wrote: 1). Is there anything unusual or unobvious about putting it back on or rebuilding it? It looks like it ought to be simple, but there's nothing in the manual about it, so I thought I'd ask if there are any un-obvious snags. Do I have to lubricate or seal anything in the

[MBZ] Idle change

Hola amigos My 1982 380SEL, 487,000 miles, has a idle speed change. Idles at about 650 then down to about 500 and then back to 650 when hot or cold. Always starts easy and runs down the road just great, mileage still 17 town, 22 highway. New plugs and Bosch wires, and I use a Techron fuel system

Re: [MBZ] emergency shutdown procedures

Potter, Tom E wrote: I stopped one with a denim jacket once, so I know it works. Also, the M-B diesel has no plastic parts in the intake tract. Maybe no plastics in 123 and older cars (isn't the "U" from the air filter to the turbo intake made from soft synthetic plastic?), but there is both

Re: [MBZ] OM617 Vacuum Pump

There are lots of 115 owners on the list, I have 7 or 8 of them myself. R A Bennell wrote: Since I am a total novice with these cars, I am sorry to say I can't really offer much useful advice. However, you might help me since your car appears to be identical to mine. What exactly came loose? I

Re: [MBZ] OM617 Vacuum Pump

Nothing in the brake section of the chassis manual? That's a shocker! Looks like the DIN# for those bolts (6?) is 914020 006013. joe > 1). Is there anything unusual or unobvious about putting it back on or > rebuilding it? It looks like it ought to be simple, but there's nothing in > the manual

Re: [MBZ] OM617 Vacuum Pump

Since I am a total novice with these cars, I am sorry to say I can't really offer much useful advice. However, you might help me since your car appears to be identical to mine. What exactly came loose? I should open the hood and check to make sure my bolts are tight so that I won't suffer the same

[MBZ] fuel experiments

mixed 1 part A-1 sauce (stuff from barrel remanufacturer - mostly motor oil and tranny oil, unused) with 1 part D2...blended perfectly. Then put that mix along with straight d2 in the freezer overnight...both were thicker by morning, but the a-1/d2 mix seemed a little more thicker...but if you meas

Re: [MBZ] 72 250 no vacuum advance

Well, I dug out my W114 technical data manual -- it says timing should be 42 to 50 degrees at 3000 rpm with vacuum advance operating (funny -- only 31-39 degrees at that RPM for the '71). I'd set the engine at speed and see if the timing at idle sorts itself out. The TDM also says 8 degrees BT

Re: [MBZ] Seat Covers

Curt Raymond wrote: > > Hey all, > Kevin's post reminded me, a guy at work has an '80 300SD with torn leather > seats. Are > leather seatcovers available? You can get it in leather or tex from http://www.worlduph.com/

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

How much? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard Hattaway Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 3:26 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool And I have the real tool I will also sell very reasonably!! Richard Salisbur

Re: [MBZ] emergency shutdown procedures

What about that gooseneck going from the air cleaner to the turbo on my 617? Looks plastic to me, sturdy though. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/18/05, Potter, Tom E <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I stopped one with a denim jacket once, so I know it works. Also, the > M-B diesel has no plastic parts in t

Re: [MBZ] 72 250 no vacuum advance

Hey Jim, I'm not sure that there are any smog rules for a vehicle this old. I bought it in Ca, and they required smog for 73 up. Here in Tx it's 78 up. So no I don't need to be concerned about it. The distributor is an 003. Setting up the 8 BTDC would that be at 800 rpm? What about when I att

[MBZ] Seat Covers

Hey all, Kevin's post reminded me, a guy at work has an '80 300SD with torn leather seats. Are leather seatcovers available? He was wanting to replace with anything he could get but if presented with replacment parts I bet he'd go that way. -Curt __

Re: [MBZ] what seats will fit into my W123?

> Hey, maybe we should have an award for dolt comment of the week. I think > I've qualified twice recently. Ahhh! The exquisite Toejam Souffle, fallen of course, and well aged in transit. Despite the intense competition, I confidently await the arrival of my first installment. joe

Re: [MBZ] 72 250 no vacuum advance

In a message dated 8/18/2005 4:45:14 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks Russ, Do you know what the timing should be set for that situation? On my 250 it states 4 ATDC but that's with the system retarding. George, We should establish what kind of smog tes

[MBZ] 71 250 was no vacuum advance

Russ, Do you have a 71 250? That was my first Mercedes. I bought it about 12 years ago. I loved that car, it is why I still drive a Mercedes. Mine was Red -I mean real blood red. I bought it from a guy who had spent $7000 restoring it. I know you are thinking $7000 on a 71 250? Why woul

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 128

On Thu, 18 Aug 2005 8:23:13 -0400 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Today's Topics: > > > >1. Re: well I liked this car (Craig McCluskey) > >2. Re: emergency shutdown procedures (David Brodbeck) > >3. Re: emergency shutdown procedures (David Brodbeck) PLEASE DO NOT QUOTE THE ENTIRE

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