Re: [MBZ] 300sd intermittent hard start problem

I had the same problem on the W126 300SD I found parking with engine pointing down hill would prevent problem. The problem bothered me for about 8 months, then when I changed fuel filter I put new "O" rings on the fuel filter banjo bolt and problem went away. Trampas -Original Message- F

Re: [MBZ] worth 17k

That is a beuit! - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Banned List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 11:49 AM Subject: [MBZ] worth 17k http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Se

Re: [MBZ] Speedo no a go go

1977 300D, 123 chassis Spent the last 4 hours trying to remove the speedo cable where it stabs into the tranny off take. The cross wise hold down bolt is loose all the way. Car was up on pule up ramps and my big foot style body had trouble fitting in the work area. Problem was the speed o c

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D parts car

Alex Chamberlain wrote: > Why doesn't he just get a new windshield put in and sell it as a driver? Probably doesn't want to pay the eBay listing fee for a driver. "car is in good shape except for some surface rust and chip in the passenger side windshield" Sounds like he wants to sell it as a c

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D parts car

Well, it's in Watertown, NY, so I would wager: - rust - no one around there can fix it - the other usual suspect on that engine Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I'm guessing either there's more wrong than just the windsheild, or he > has no clue -- > > On 12/18/05, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTE

[MBZ] 300sd intermittent hard start problem

Odd problem with my w126 300sd... this is a problem being made worse by cold temps, but it's doing it even on warmer days when it was starting fine (even before I adjusted the valves). When you turn the key (after two glow cycles), it kicks strongly and fires briefly, then dies. Then it just crank

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D parts car

But "this car is a calssic" --R OK Don wrote: I'm guessing either there's more wrong than just the windsheild, or he has no clue -- On 12/18/05, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On 12/18/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D parts car

I'm guessing either there's more wrong than just the windsheild, or he has no clue -- On 12/18/05, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 12/18/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCEDES-300D-TURBO-DIESEL-1987-PARTS-CAR_W0QQitemZ802327175

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D parts car

that is a good question. Alex Chamberlain wrote: On 12/18/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCEDES-300D-TURBO-DIESEL-1987-PARTS-CAR_W0QQitemZ8023271750QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Why doesn't he just get a new windshield put in and sel

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D parts car

On 12/18/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCEDES-300D-TURBO-DIESEL-1987-PARTS-CAR_W0QQitemZ8023271750QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Why doesn't he just get a new windshield put in and sell it as a driver? Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo

Re: [MBZ] 190E

I had one years ago that got mid 20's Dave W - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2005 11:24 PM Subject: [MBZ] 190E > What sort of mileage will a 2.3 get? Thinking about getting

Re: [MBZ] Will a '71 280se grill fit a '71280sel?

The grill should fit. The differences in the 2 cars are in the rear door area. The SEL is 4" longer in the rear doors. Both the 280SEL and 280SE are W108s unless one is a Cabriolet (W111) or something other than a 4 door sedan. A W113 is a 230/250/280SL which is the 2 seat sports car of the

[MBZ] worth 17k

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Truely-amazing-82-300SD-65-000-original-miles_W0QQitemZ4598612781QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 7

[MBZ] 240D 4spd in STL

'76 Classic Mercedes 240D Diesel, 4 spd trans., runs good, some body work, $1500; (636)326-6497 I know nothing; just saw it in the paper ___ GG

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benz sighting:

Well if I had a car that had 1 million on it and MB gave me a new car, you can bet the new one would never make it to 1 million. Sunil Hari wrote: isn't that the official taxicab color? Also, I saw a modern E-class (maroon) with giant Mercedes letters on the side saying "Million Mile Club" A

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benz sighting:

isn't that the official taxicab color? Also, I saw a modern E-class (maroon) with giant Mercedes letters on the side saying "Million Mile Club" As if Benz gives you a new car if you hit 1,000,000 On 12/18/05, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > You weren't in Evansville Friday at abou

[MBZ] 87 300D parts car

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCEDES-300D-TURBO-DIESEL-1987-PARTS-CAR_W0QQitemZ8023271750QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benz sighting:

You weren't in Evansville Friday at about 5pm were you? The one I saw was the strange "cream" color Benz was fond of in the 70's. Peter

Re: [MBZ] Old Thermostat flush tool?

rumor has it that Harry wrote: > To all > > Now that I have an old thermostat, what is required to make a flush tool? > > Anyone BTDT? I use a short piece (1/2 inch") of 1/4 inch copper tubing that I happend to have sitting around. I used a hack saw and cut a slot down one side. I spread that o

[MBZ] todays cracksmoker

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-60392594_W0QQitemZ4598122694QQcategoryZ6315QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto

[MBZ] 190E

What sort of mileage will a 2.3 get? Thinking about getting one for a work car and would like to get a 190D but they are scarce and when you do find one they go for insane money. The 2.3's should be cheap and had the added advantage of using it when diesel prices are high. -- Kaleb C. Stripli

Re: [MBZ] fast glow kit question

I installed a Bosch fast-glow kit in my 79 300TD, including the extra relay and circuit breaker. Not real hard but it did create a small cluster of extra parts on the wheel-well. The relay and CB are purely to power the 5th glow plug. It works fine. On th3 other hand, many have reported powerin

Re: [MBZ] 240d Glow plug question

Troy An '82 240D should have the pencil type plugs in it. If it has 2 or more dead the beast will be Extremely hard to start. I just went thru this yesterday with the Wife's 240D. 3 of the 4 Dead. You can get the Bosch Plug Part No. 80006 at Auto Zone for $9.99 ( Sorry Rusty) plus tax. An 8mm wre

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benz sighting:

If you noticed when I replyed to messages here, I am the proud owner of a very nice 72. It wasn't in perfect shape when I found it, but it was in drivable condition. Just needed a little TLC since it sat for almost 2 years. The engine is still very strong and everything except the radio works.

[MBZ] Re 240d Glow plug question

If its an 82 it should have the new style GPs. I would pull them and see that they glow red hot, real quick. (+to outboard end of GP, - to threads) hold GP in the vice. If you need new ones, stay away from Monarch & Champion if you can. .Funky GPs are the cause of a high % of winter "no