Is the tranny filter/gasket used on the turbo transmissions the same as
used on a 84 190D?
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250
yep
Luther Gulseth wrote:
Good call. Rusty
On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 10:40:38 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
couple of cans of diesel purge
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD,
WOW, thats ALOT of oil usage, sounds like you might have scored piston
walls.
Luther Gulseth wrote:
1qt/250-300mi.
On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 13:45:34 -0600, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
couple of cans of diesel purge
Luther Gulseth wrote:
I'll check
What turbo transmissions
On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 18:16:11 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Is the tranny filter/gasket used on the turbo transmissions the same as
used on a 84 190D?
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (231,xxx kmi)
'82 300CD (159,xxx kmi)
'82 300D
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
WOW, thats ALOT of oil usage, sounds like you might have scored piston
walls.
Christ, even our 240D didn't burn that much oil with 1 double-holed piston, 1
deeply gouged cylinder liner, 1 piston with cracked rings, and a cracked head!
Speaking of, the new motor just
turbo DIESELS, you know, 123, 126 etc
Luther Gulseth wrote:
What turbo transmissions
On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 18:16:11 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Is the tranny filter/gasket used on the turbo transmissions the same as
used on a 84 190D?
--
Kaleb C.
what did you do, clean the engine, transmisson, and engine compartment
while you had it out? Looks good.
John Ervine wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
WOW, thats ALOT of oil usage, sounds like you might have scored piston
walls.
Christ, even our 240D didn't burn that much oil with 1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-Mercedes-Benz-300-Turbo-Diesel-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ4625892934QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
what did you do, clean the engine, transmisson, and engine compartment
while you had it out? Looks good.
The engine is a rebuild from Metric Motors out in California. The injection
pump and injectors are from Tom Horvath at Yankee Diesel in Connecticut - very
NO, unless it's a Cali 722.4 in an '85. My 123/126 pans are different
than my parents '85D/Cali, which is the same as a '84 190D
On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 18:24:02 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
turbo DIESELS, you know, 123, 126 etc
Luther Gulseth wrote:
What turbo
BUT, after sealing the valve cover baffle Thurs/Fri, I don't see anymore
white smoke at idle, and it's hardly there at 3000+RPM. THAT may have
been most of my useage. I can put 250 on this week and see if the
comsumption is still high.
On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 18:18:41 -0600, Kaleb C.
WOW, thats ALOT of oil usage, sounds like you might have scored piston
walls.
Not to be discounted on these cars is a malfunction of the oil
separator system in the air cleaner. (Including the baffle of
recent discussion, the hoses, etc.) I own the Chicken Wagon
because the PO thought the
So is it doing more harm than good if in there and seized? Or is
there some
sort of bypass so it's just not helping, but not hindering either?
The seized motor current can cause trouble with the ACC system, but I'm
told that it doesn't impede coolant flow too badly. It's just a simple
Looking at houses today in the second hilliest city in the USA provided some
good italian tune up opportunities. Unfortunately it didn't provide any houses
we were interested in...
Friday I took the 190D to 494mi on 1 fillup. Saturday the car didn't want to
start and when it did it ran
I know others have a different proceedure but back before I knew better on my
300TD I filled just through the bottle but I left the overflow thing on the top
of the radiator disconnected and had EXCELLENT results. I filled slowly with
the car off and once I had as much as I thought I could fit
On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 16:51:22 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Right now I'm glueing up a paper towel to make a coffee sachet to absorb
some of the smell. Its alot better than it was but its not a smell I
like yet...
My wife puts out vinegar for bad smells.
Craig
On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 11:57:33 -0800, you wrote:
Costco has smart lawyers that will not allow you to fit tires that are
not specifically pass the buck able. If there were to be issue, some
liberal whiner would then sue costco. Best to protect the liberals
from themselves as part of corporate
The interior or exterior colour?
Hendrik
with a thistle green 230E but has a light tan interior
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 10:00 AM
Subject:
My '83 240D was using/leaking a quart in 700 miles which I considered an
obscene amount. I *think* its leaking around the filter base but I never cared
enough to bother.
Fortunately the 190D hasn't leaked any noticable amount in 2300 miles.
-Curt
'85 190D Dory 236kmi
Date:
Breather hose is new and updated flat style.
And how's the drain hose for the separator look?
-- Jim
Luther Gulseth wrote:
1qt/250-300mi.
There is NO way that oil consumption in excess of a qt in 1000 miles
will be cured by what you are doing!! When oil consumption gets to a qt
in 600 miles Mercedes rates the engine as unreliable and insists it be
taken out of service since it can fail
can you make a PDF of the 114/115 stuff?
On Friday, March 24, 2006, at 04:02 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
FYI, I have a pretty complete set of Road Track back to the mid 60s
with a
few into the mid 50s. They tested a lot of MBs as well as others and
if
anyone has a question about a
Oh yeah. Man, that's a gorgeous color. drool.
Lynn
1985 300SD Victoria 204K miles
fuck, I thought you were rebuilding it yourself? I bet fucking engine
cost a pretty penny.
John Ervine wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
what did you do, clean the engine, transmisson, and engine compartment
while you had it out? Looks good.
The engine is a rebuild from Metric Motors out
is the filter itself the same though? The reason I ask is I was going
to drive my 190D to work today. I had a big coolant leak and replaced
the waterpump. Was still losing a little bit of coolant and no leaks
anywhere. Well I discovered where it was going, leaking out of the
radiator into
report back
Luther Gulseth wrote:
BUT, after sealing the valve cover baffle Thurs/Fri, I don't see anymore
white smoke at idle, and it's hardly there at 3000+RPM. THAT may have
been most of my useage. I can put 250 on this week and see if the
comsumption is still high.
On Sun, 26 Mar
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, Im going to have to remember that line.
Sunil Hari wrote:
Oh my god. I want it. I want it like Michael Jackson wants a 7-year-old
boy.
On 3/26/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Note to all, Kaleb forgot which world he was in. Please disregard this
message.
On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 20:33:49 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
*edited*
I thought you were rebuilding it yourself? I bet that engine
cost a pretty penny.
John Ervine wrote:
Kaleb C.
Filter is the same.
On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 20:35:53 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
is the filter itself the same though? The reason I ask is I was going
to drive my 190D to work today. I had a big coolant leak and replaced
the waterpump. Was still losing a little bit of
Please disregard last post, thought I was on a different list.
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
, I thought you were rebuilding it yourself? I bet xxx engine
cost a pretty penny.
John Ervine wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
what did you do, clean the engine, transmisson, and engine
Benz Experts,
Th clutch on the 77 240D was vaporized today by a new driver. I also think
the flywheel ring gear came off. I'm trying to figure out what to salvage.
Will the motor from the 77 240D manual install directly into my 73 220D
automatic?
Resolutely,
Bruce
82
Another list to offend Kaleb, use delete key as needed
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/145419494.html -- TD $9k
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/145449528.html -- MGB $400
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/145413117.html -- $400 jag
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/145387125.html
On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 18:54:11 -0800 (PST) B Dike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Benz Experts,
Th clutch on the 77 240D was vaporized today by a new driver. I also
think the flywheel ring gear came off. I'm trying to figure out what
to salvage.
How would one cause the flywheel ring
Craig McCluskey wrote:
How would one cause the flywheel ring gear to come off?
Heat. However, I think it would work best if the ring gear
were heated more than the flywheel, but that's the reverse
of what happens when you slip the clutch and heat the flywheel.
Mitch
Sunil Hari wrote:
My first Benz had a reed green exterior with THAT EXACT color of green
interior. I want that car for nostalgia and cargo carrying capacity.
Anyone know the exact MB names for those colors?
Interior looks like 881 Silberdistel and the interior 136 Olive. I like
it. Very
Too bad Jan left the list. She was looking for a S124 diesel last I knew,
although this one might not be good enough for her.
Mitch.
Sorry for the late reply on this one, my brother passed away this evening. I
found another Craig's List listing a while back in Chicago. I posted it and
she
These are the same used on 300D's, with the splined delivery valve holder,
and all OM 60x. I believe the copper rings pn. 0 004-997-45-40 are the
same as far back as the OM 621, although I have not checked current part
numbers. The o-rings pn. 0 017-997-41-48 may fit older 300Ds and OM 616
with that much oil usage, you either have a bad bad leak, broken rings,
cracked pistons, scored cylinder walls
Luther Gulseth wrote:
With a nearly dry undercarriage, where else could it be going? Not rings,
valve guides, or seals. Could have been valve cover baffle, and might be
turbo
The remanufactured by MB 617 engine I bought for my first '76 300D
didn't look that good out of the crate!
My 117 engine is now sitting in the SLC, bolted up, drive shaft in
place, exhaust buttoned up, etc. THe car is now off the stands -
waiting for everything under the hood to be attached ---
I
Is that the original radio? Never seen one like that.
Alex Chamberlain
'87 300D Turbo
'93 Isuzu Trooper
On 3/26/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-Mercedes-Benz-300-Turbo-Diesel-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ4625892934QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
On 3/26/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So is it doing more harm than good if in there and seized? Or is
there some
sort of bypass so it's just not helping, but not hindering either?
The seized motor current can cause trouble with the ACC system,
Yeah, I've heard this elsewhere
After the TD got bit by Bambi in November, I found a 300TE in Warrenton,
VA, and bought it (unseen) to use either as parts or to fix and use. It
took almost 2 months to get it shipped here, and then i didn't get started
on it right away. It was sold as bad Transmission It looked too good
The 88 300TE is getting water in both rear wheel wells. Under the third
seat is also getting wet. When I open the seat back and bottom, the carpet
underneath is wet. Can anyone shed light as to what the source of the
water is?On the right, I suspect the antenna. Is it possible that all
When I went to change out my starter yesterday, I noticed that the solenoid
(or at least the assembly onto which the wires connect, and where there is
that second terminal, or nut) is loose. It rattles around between your
fingers. Obviously this is a problem. Question is: Could tightening it back
The 88 300TE is getting water in both rear wheel wells. Under the third
seat is also getting wet. When I open the seat back and bottom, the carpet
underneath is wet. Can anyone shed light as to what the source of the
water is?On the right, I suspect the antenna. Is it possible that all
BINGO! that'd do it! If the stud on the solenoid is tight, and only the
nut is loose, tighten it and see what happens. It might be a cheap
fix. If the stud is loose in the solenoid, you need at least a new
solenoid, and the Bosch ones are not cheap. I've been known to buy a used
starter
I also should ask: The turn signals, which my bro. got to work for me by (I
think) removing and cleaning, or just messing with, that little box located
near the shifter - well, they're not working anymore. Incidentally the dash
lights are also out. I changed the fuse - no help. I have unplugged
The exterior is thistle green and the interior is called frog snot from
memory.
Hendrik
with a rather amusing tale to tellstand by
- Original Message -
From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 1:31 PM
I don't know if you lot remember but a few months ago I bought some clear front
indicators for my 123 from America via ebay. They where pretty cheap but the
postage to Oz was a killer. Anyway a couple of weeks ago I finally got around
to getting some super sexy and expensive amber globes to
On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 22:19:14 -0600 tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Very handy color charts at http://astralsilber.de/ under
Lackierungen/Farbcodes and Polsterungen.
Speaking about loving a color combination:
http://www.astralsilber.de/polsterungen/903.jpg
Craig
On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 23:49:12 -0600 Zoltan Finks
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I also should ask: The turn signals, which my bro. got to work for me by
(I think) removing and cleaning, or just messing with, that little box
located near the shifter - well, they're not working anymore.
Incidentally
I went to wire the unused rear fog lights in my '82 240D/3.0 as extra
brake lights and found that there are no sockets there.
Does anyone have a couple of extra brake light sockets for a W123?
Thanks,
Craig
On Mon, 27 Mar 2006 16:33:03 +0930 Hendrik Riessen
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Now the funny part, I come home today from picking up the kids from
school and the missus (who is chief 123 pilot) informs me that she had a
slight car park bingle. Yes you guessed it, freshly installed LH
indicator
Most definitely, Rick. Our thoughts are with you.
Brian
On 3/27/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 22:27:51 -0600 Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Sorry for the late reply on this one, my brother passed away this
evening.
I'm very sorry to hear of
I also should ask: The turn signals, which my bro. got to work for me
by (I
think) removing and cleaning, or just messing with, that little box
located
near the shifter - well, they're not working anymore. Incidentally the
dash
lights are also out. I changed the fuse - no help. I have unplugged
hatch stays up! Both hatch pressure struts must be working! It is the
first MB wagon I have gotten that has working hatch struts.
Odd. The only wagon I have is a picked-over 124 carcass. But the
hatch stays up!
-- Jim
Cheers mate but a smashed indicator is just a little thing in the overall
scheme of things. I just read that someone lost a brother and that is sad.
Hendrik
eating McCrappy at the moment and loving it
- Original Message -
From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes
That old 123 230TE I bought a while back had perfect struts after
400,000kmhs+, unless they had been replaced at some stage. Spose depends
what the vehicle did, if it was a mum taxi it may well have strut problems.
Hendrik
the TE is gone but I am still strutting around
- Original Message
On Sun, 26 Mar 2006, ms.300SD wrote:
And velour too! It's right out of That 70's Show
Oh yeah. Man, that's a gorgeous color. drool.
Lynn
1985 300SD Victoria 204K miles
that's not as cool as the green Tex interior, but I'd take it in a pinch.
On 3/27/06, John W. Reames III [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Sun, 26 Mar 2006, ms.300SD wrote:
And velour too! It's right out of That 70's Show
Oh yeah. Man, that's a gorgeous color. drool.
Lynn
1985
I am sorry for your loss Rick, your family is in my prayers.
Harry Watkins
Newton, MS
Sorry for the late reply on this one, my brother passed away this evening.
I
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
Thanks for the color chart. However, it only goes back to 1975, and my w115
was a 1974 model. But the best approximation to my car's color was
nickelgrun, with upholstery code 166 (but it was a glorious green MB Tex).
Waxing nostalgic,
Sunil.
On 3/27/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yeah, I'm looking forward to having Joe back on the list, I owe him one or
two, uh, its three or four, actually its five or more. Lets see, he sold me
his brake bleeder adapter kit, helped me get a spring compressor, provided
info for my ball joint tool, told me about Gus Pfister, tried in vain
I was having problems with my blinker [even after changing the blinker fluid
twice]. Contact cleaner, many on-off cycles, new blinker made no difference
and was returned. Nothing worked, but after all of the efforts - and finally
giving up for a time - it just stopped the malfunction [blinker
OK, so I took a couple trips last night and have a new question...
What is correct operating temperature range? I'm sitting at about
90-100C even at around 40F outside temp now. Which I guess might be OK,
I'm just not used to seeing it quite that high and wondering if it will
stay at that
Correct me if I am wrong but I believe the start to worry point is
anything above 100*C.
Mike
PS: Howdy NeighborHow's the weather on your mountain?
- Original Message -
From: Levi Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 27,
Levi Smith wrote:
OK, so I took a couple trips last night and have a new question...
What is correct operating temperature range? I'm sitting at about
90-100C even at around 40F outside temp now. Which I guess might be OK,
I'm just not used to seeing it quite that high and wondering if it
Loren Faeth wrote:
The 88 300TE is getting water in both rear wheel wells. Under the third
seat is also getting wet. When I open the seat back and bottom, the carpet
underneath is wet. Can anyone shed light as to what the source of the
water is?On the right, I suspect the antenna. Is
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
HOLY SMOKES, I thought you were rebuilding it yourself? I bet that DADGUM engine
cost a pretty penny.
I was planning to rebuild it until we pulled the head and found out that it was
cracked. And after pricing out parts for the rebuild, plus machine shop work,
plus
OK Don wrote:
I haven't updated the page yet (no new photos yet), but your engine
does look better than mine!
http://pages.sbcglobal.net/danorris/450slc.htm
I was really impressed with the quality of work from the guys at Metric. And
Tom @ Yankee Diesel really outdid himself on that IP,
Sunil Hari wrote:
Thanks for the color chart. However, it only goes back to 1975, and my w115
was a 1974 model. But the best approximation to my car's color was
nickelgrun, with upholstery code 166 (but it was a glorious green MB Tex).
Sorry, I missed the 115 part. There's a /8 paint chart
That's what I was looking to hear (and about what I figured, but I
wanted to hear it for sure, since I'm not used to the gauge consistently
being at these temp ranges)
Thanks!
Levi
Marshall Booth wrote:
Levi Smith wrote:
OK, so I took a couple trips last night and have a new question...
Is the leakage between the glass and the side window frame, or between the
frame and the body? Or do both need to be resealed?
I figured I should start by sitting in the back at a carwash. Short of
locating the leaks, I figured the hatch seal was a good place to start.
Loren
88 TE
et al.
I am hoping someone can give me some pointers on what to check here - the
car is my wifes 90 300TE with 137K on it. The car was basically parked for
the winter and we just started using it again.
We took it to my MIL this weekend (about 60 miles), and it was the first
time I had driven it
So...let's say I was going to buy an SL of some sort for The Queen of All Time,
Space, and Dimension.
Have any proven to be bulletproof ala what I have come to expect from the MBs
(read diesels) I've had throughout the years?
Thanks for ideas
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 151K
Litchfield Park, AZ
From
yes, its the original becker europa radio
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
Is that the original radio? Never seen one like that.
Alex Chamberlain
'87 300D Turbo
'93 Isuzu Trooper
On 3/26/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Would a cylinder be able to produce 300psi compression if it had broken
rings/cracked pistons/scored cylinder walls??? Remember my compression figures
were 300, 300, 380, 335, 360 and the injectors that were coated with carbon the
most had the lowest compression. #3 injector was the cleanest,
not sure, resend your message to me
Curt Raymond wrote:
Hey Gang,
I'm thinking I want to replace the old rear speakers in my 190D. I've got some money in my paypal account and I figure to get 'em on eBay, even cheap ones should be better than whats there. Anybody know off hand what size
that is indeed strange.
Luther Gulseth wrote:
Would a cylinder be able to produce 300psi compression if it had broken
rings/cracked pistons/scored cylinder walls??? Remember my compression figures
were 300, 300, 380, 335, 360 and the injectors that were coated with carbon the
most had the
Buy a 107 or 113 and put an OM 617 in it. (Preferably with a 5 speed)
Short of that, the 380s with the dual chain are quite reasonable. I think
84 and 85 came from the factory with the dual chain. My daughter has an 85
and it has been serviceable, except for a starter failure that took
95 has a different head unit than the 91 Larry is talking about. Don't
know if the same CD changer info applies.
I also have an Alpine CHM-S630 changer in place of the defunct MB unit
in my 95. Any of the CHM series should work. Don't know if Alpine
still makes them, though.
Yes, the MB changer
If I had a camera with me, I'd take pictures of the air cleaner inside. It's
barely touched by oil film. When I had it apart several weeks ago, I cleaned
it up, half of it was dry and crusty, not fresh oil.
Luther
~The thing is, when the engine has SERIOUS problems like it sounds like
Remember, the engine did cough and blow a cloud of black smoke for an instant
yesterday afternoon, so the Italian tune up driving is starting to have an
effect.
~that is indeed strange.
~
~Luther Gulseth wrote:
~
~ Would a cylinder be able to produce 300psi compression if it had broken
Bob Rentfro wrote:
So...let's say I was going to buy an SL of some sort for The Queen of All Time,
Space, and Dimension.
Have any proven to be bulletproof ala what I have come to expect from the MBs (read diesels) I've had throughout the years?
Best bang for the buck for a daily driver
Remember, the engine did cough and blow a cloud of black smoke for an
instant yesterday afternoon, so the Italian tune up driving is
starting to have an effect.
Aren't powdered rings black? :-)
-- Jim
The thing is, when the engine has SERIOUS problems like it sounds like
Luther's has, there will be so much blowby that it will overtake the
oil
separator system.
True, but wouldn't such blowby manifest itself with the oil filler
cap off? A plume like Vesuvius?
If I had a camera with me, I'd
Luther,
If we break down the problem a bit, first assume head and head gasket is OK.
So compression can be low because of:
1) poor seating valves
2) bad sealing of piston rings
3) Valve timing
4) air intake (valve duration and air flow)
Now if we assume vavle seats and piston rings are good
THE HEAD NUMBER IS P6030161401
says the seller - that's a 14, isn't it?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-1987-OM-603-in-line-six-turbo-Diesel-Engine_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33615QQitemZ8050697223QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
THanks!
Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas
yes
Christopher McCann wrote:
THE HEAD NUMBER IS P6030161401
says the seller - that's a 14, isn't it?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-1987-OM-603-in-line-six-turbo-Diesel-Engine_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33615QQitemZ8050697223QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
THanks!
So...let's say I was going to buy an SL of some sort for The Queen of
All Time, Space, and Dimension.
Have any proven to be bulletproof ala what I have come to expect from
the MBs (read diesels) I've had throughout the years?
Best bang for the buck for a daily driver would probably be a double
Yeah, I've heard this elsewhere too... cause trouble is an
understatement,
more like destroy the control unit.
It depends on the vintage. I think some later ones are protected
against damage, though will still act funny.
-- Jim
Hmm, would happen to be the motor looking thing up in the right front
fender right behind the headlights? Seems like I recall there being
something there that I was thinking might be that pump...
Thanks!
Levi
Jim Cathey wrote:
So is it doing more harm than good if in there and seized? Or
ugh. Thanks,
Chris (praying it's ONLY a head gasket).
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yes
Christopher McCann wrote:
THE HEAD NUMBER IS P6030161401
says the seller - that's a 14, isn't it?
Jim,
Does it have tailights that you'd like to sell??
Jeff Zedic
Toronto
87 300TD
Loren Faeth wrote:
The 88 300TE is getting water in both rear wheel wells. Under the third
seat is also getting wet. When I open the seat back and bottom, the carpet
underneath is wet. Can anyone shed light as to what the source of the
water is?On the right, I suspect the antenna. Is
George Gregory wrote:
Yabbut you should call when you go out west to Kemps so we can meet up.
I'm always here (usually)
I'm actually headed out there right now and I've been meaning to give
you a call, too. Wednesday or Thursday would be good days to stop by.
I'll be (hopefully) finishing
I have a friend who has done the same thing with, I think, the same airplane.
He has since moved on to a (forgive
me if my spelling is wrong etc.) a Christian Eagle and then after that to a
Pitt's Special. Haven't talked to him
for a bit so I don't know if he still has his share of the Pitt's or
Hendrik,
I've been looking for the same ones for my 124 to go with the new Euro
lights. (and YES, my euro's are Bosch!) Anyhoo, there is at least one
seller I saw that was in Hong Kong which should be cheaper for shipping.
If I see him again, I'll forward his info to you.
Jeff Zedic
Toronto
Dave Wakin wrote:
I am hoping someone can give me some pointers on what to check here - the
car is my wifes 90 300TE with 137K on it. The car was basically parked for
the winter and we just started using it again.
We took it to my MIL this weekend (about 60 miles), and it was the first
time
Jim Cathey wrote:
Yeah, I've heard this elsewhere too... cause trouble is an
understatement,
more like destroy the control unit.
It depends on the vintage. I think some later ones are protected
against damage, though will still act funny.
The regulator that protects the '87 and later
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