well played Full Metal Jacket reference.
On 5/12/06, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Bob Rentfro wrote:
> For the love of all that's holy!
> I want to lay in the engine compartment!
>
It's so clean, the Virgin Mary herself would be honored to reach in and
change the fuel filter.
__
hey, I had a sweet 123, and it pales handling-wise to my 124 car.
My 124 moves like an East German swimmer, and my 123 moved like an East
German hausfrau.
And of course, both have German hips.
On 5/12/06, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Sunil hammered away thusly:
"If it handles like
Bob Rentfro wrote:
For the love of all that's holy!
I want to lay in the engine compartment!
It's so clean, the Virgin Mary herself would be honored to reach in and
change the fuel filter.
For the love of all that's holy!
I want to lay in the engine compartment!
Bob Rentfro
- Original Message -
From: "Sunil Hari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 3:05 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] wow '85 SD
Dios mio santa maria
Sunil hammered away thusly:
"If it handles like a good 123 car, it needs major suspension work.'
Ouchand I say ouch on behalf of 123 owners.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 153K (which handles, evidently, like a worn out 124)
Litchfield Park, AZ
Found this in the paper today
1985 190D 2.2 5 speed. 294k $1900 425-353-1556
no affiliation
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Dios mio santa maria - that's my dream car. I'm serious. The only
way it
could be better if it had leather and it was an SDL. I'd pay $10K for
that
car.
Well, somewhere in the text he said it was an SDL. Is that good enough?
(It so obviously isn't, of course.)
-- Jim
possible causes? Can an oxy sensor cause an emissions failure? Is it
Absolutely. The system is designed to run rich as a fail-safe.
(It just stinks, as opposed to destroying itself if it runs lean.)
necessarily the cat? What are the other possible problems?
Not necessarily the cat at all, b
Eh, 602s (like that 91 300D will have) aren't known for cracking heads.
Sometimes, they'll blow a head gasket between the chain vault and #1 causing
massive oil consumption and a good deal of smoke. The head casting numbers
you listed were for 603 engines.
FWIW, neither of my 603s that cracked hea
That was one of the first tries. I have been a bit obsessive about it at
times and tried the procedure up to 50+ times in hopes that it was making
some difference. Machine finally just resets and goes on as before. When
it started acting up I was able to compensate by doing a purposeful
misalign
I present you the award for best response: It's located in the cooler of
your liquor store. Taxes and purchase price apply.
Brian
On 5/12/06, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Get a bread twist tie and strip off the paper or plastic, curve about an
inch+half to about the radius of a quar
Dios mio santa maria - that's my dream car. I'm serious. The only way it
could be better if it had leather and it was an SDL. I'd pay $10K for that
car.
On 5/12/06, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I'll give him the "buy it now price" if he throws in the house in the
background.
Randy
make sure the A/C works, and that the sunroof tilts and slides properly.
Look for transmission flare, and possibly filmy oil (if the head is cracked
and leaking coolant into the oil). Look at the head markings for the
version number (#14 = bad, >17 = good) and ask if it's ever overheated.
If it
Thanks.
Brian
On 5/12/06, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
As I said before this is a no worries job. The Haynes manual actually has
a reasonably good write up on how it works but I will endevor to explain.
First off warm the engine up so it'll start easily later.
The primary filter do
Ah. Of course.
Brian
On 5/12/06, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Jim Cathey wrote:
>> I was able to take hold of the axle and move it back and forth and
>> inch or
>> so. I'm talking about movement along the axle's length.
>>
>
> Sliding along the axis between the differential and w
Inspection time is here again. Last year, the inspection station failed
my 300SE on the emissions test. I tried driving it out before returning
for a retest and it failed again. How did another station pass it? Don't
ask. How can I prepare for the emissions test this year? What are the
possible ca
The rear bumper is not made of steel ... It's that white metal about 1/2
inch thick covered with red plastic or rubber coating I would be
careful about making sharp blows on a small surface area ...
breaking that cheap white metal
Bill
1981 300 TD
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Kal
Bill,
There is an alignment procedure on my Ipaq. I presume you *have* done
that? If not, then that's the first place to go.
Richard
Trying not to suggest stuff you did yesterday (c:
__
Do You Yahoo!?
Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spa
I'd recommend a dot 4 fluid; Valvoline makes a nice synthetic brake
fluid.
I gravity bleed vice pump/close valve/release pedal/open valve & repeat,
because if the brake fluid hasn't been changed regularly, there probably
is corrosion and crap in the master cylinder, and when you go full
stroke the
Curt Raymond wrote:
Seriously now
I've been using Rain X washer fluid in all my vehicles for about 5 years now.
Its at least 2x the price of the blue junk but I use about 1/3 as much...
I use that, too. It's good stuff if you like Rain-X, because it
replenishes the Rain-X coating on the
Zoltan Finks wrote:
Not to add more to your to-do list, but I think that I dropped the ball on
following up with you regarding a wood-type ashtray for my 240D. I need one
to solve the problem of the cigarette lighter apparently being removed -
base and all - by the P.O.
Is there a wire that runs
So remind me, are there searchable archives on this list??
I remember a thread or 2 related to brake fluid and DOT 3 vs 4 etc not too long
back.
One of the jobs that I should do this spring is to change the brake fluid in my
76 115 300D. I'm thinking just to
stick with DOT3 which is what I assu
Don't know yet - have been reluctant to open it up, but see little choice as
it is not at all useful at the moment. I'll let you folks know what I find.
BillR
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of R A Bennell
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 3:38 PM
Seriously now
I've been using Rain X washer fluid in all my vehicles for about 5 years now.
Its at least 2x the price of the blue junk but I use about 1/3 as much...
-Curt
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 08:11:08 -0500
From: Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windshield Washer
As I said before this is a no worries job. The Haynes manual actually has a
reasonably good write up on how it works but I will endevor to explain.
First off warm the engine up so it'll start easily later.
The primary filter doesn't spin on the bolt on top unbolts. So get both
filters off.
Wow, I sure missed a lot! Kaleb has bought, driven, and either
sold/lost/destroyed a 140. Next a v12?
Very respectfully,
/s/
Meade Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD 287k miles
'85 190D 2.2 5 spd 106k miles
'85 300TD Euro 5spd 327k miles *sold*
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[m
Me wantee. Me no have money.
Brian
On 5/12/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=18021872
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (231,xxx kmi)
'82 300CD (159,222 kmi)
'82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work
Normal. That movement is required for full compression and extension of
suspension.
Very respectfully,
/s/
Meade Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD 287k miles
'85 190D 2.2 5 spd 106k miles
'85 300TD Euro 5spd 327k miles *sold*
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTEC
I'm pretty well sold on AutoFrost.
Once we get our housebuying out of the way I'm going to recharge my 190D with
AutoFrost. Seems like a good excuse to learn how it all works.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 22:25:51 -0500
From: Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Waterpu
Any chance that there are some kind of adjustment screws or whatever inside?
I'm thinking like a computer monitor
where one is able to move the screen side to side etc by pushing buttons.
Randy B
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of BillR
Sent: F
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=18021872
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (231,xxx kmi)
'82 300CD (159,222 kmi)
'82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work
Got your email. No paypal. Send me your address and I'll mail you money
order.
Gerry Archer
---
If you sent it I probably got it. I will be responding to parts
questions over the weekend.
archer wrote:
Kaleb: Did you get my order with the question about paymen
Jim Cathey wrote:
I was able to take hold of the axle and move it back and forth and
inch or
so. I'm talking about movement along the axle's length.
Sliding along the axis between the differential and wheel is normal.
In fact, it's necessary. As the suspension extends the axle has t
I'm going to look at a '91 300D that smokes. What things should I look for on
this car before making an offer? It has 235kmi, clean body, no rust or dents
(just parking lot dings) and the interior is clean and everything works.
Suggestions welcome. TIA all.
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'
I was able to take hold of the axle and move it back and forth and
inch or
so. I'm talking about movement along the axle's length.
Sliding along the axis between the differential and wheel is normal.
-- Jim
Pretty much what I feared. I was shocked some years ago when the
standard
repair on my Commodore 64 was to junk the insides and reuse the case.
Repair
work isn't what it used to be. I'll open it up as I do have nothing to
lose. But not today.
That, of course, is pretty much the modern mantr
Seems like I've read about the injector ports filling with carbon and
causing these kinds of problem... Is my memory correct? What is the
correct way to fix this problem?
That is what the glow plug reamer is for. Many people have made
do with handheld drill bits, etc. and compressed air.
--
IIRC, a very technically-advanced reaming tool - aka a piece of wood.
On 5/12/06, ned kleinhenz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
When I recently removed the intake manifold off my '95 E300D (124 with a
606
engine) , I changed the glow plugs.
The front 3 plugs required hours of coaxing finessing and a
Speaking of play: When I was under my 240D looking at the rear axles (which,
yes, have split boots on one side, and cracked on the other), I noticed that
I was able to take hold of the axle and move it back and forth and inch or
so. I'm talking about movement along the axle's length. This alarmed
Pretty much what I feared. I was shocked some years ago when the standard
repair on my Commodore 64 was to junk the insides and reuse the case. Repair
work isn't what it used to be. I'll open it up as I do have nothing to
lose. But not today.
BillR
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTEC
Done several soft and a few hard resets [quite a pain]. No change in the
action.
BillR
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of kayoooh @ gmail
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 2:23 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT even further than usual -
BillR wrote:
Sounds like you might be thinking the repair is moving back into my area of
experience. I will get brave tomorrow and crack the case.
Bill,
There are no user serviceable parts inside your iPAQ, nor are there any field
replaceable units contained therein. Repair of an iPAQ is re
Did you try a soft reset!?
You'll lose any data not in ROM but at this point you have very little
choice, I am afraid.
Good luck,
Omar.
>
>
>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 13:31:15 -0400
From: "BillR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT even further than usual - IPAQ 5455
Odd thing this. Physica
Kaleb,
Will that trick work on a W111 or W108/109 bumper strip?
On 5/12/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
The best way to do it is to bend it at the middle so the channel opens
up wide and fit that onto the bumper, then do the hammer trick the rest
of the way.
Luther Gulseth w
Come to think of it, the commercial you mentioned sort of shines a light on
that annoying Dodge commercial in which the driver's dog is mooning out the
window. This is the first instance of overt promotion by a car company of
the type of attitudes people get behind the wheel. Well, not the first,
Sounds like you might be thinking the repair is moving back into my area of
experience. I will get brave tomorrow and crack the case.
Thanks -
BillR
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Rich Thomas
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 1:35 PM
To: Merce
I saw that commercial, but was distracted from watching it (and we always
mute the commercials in our house - unless we want to watch an interesting
one). But, it looked like a very interesting commercial. Preaching to my
choir. I know I'll have a chance to see it again.
Brian
On 5/12/06, andre
Thanks. Actually, it was my old primer pump that leaked. That must be what
had me thinking that when fuel leaks out, it's done priming. According to
the indy, I now have a good primer pump that came with the new (used)
engine. It is, as one would expect, the old white type with screw top.
Brian
8
Ah, I think these touch screens have a touch sensitive layer on top of
the actual display, some kind of plastic with very thin wires in it or
something like that, or maybe some kind of sensors along the edge.
Maybe that part got moved around relative to the actual display.
--R
BillR wrote:
Odd thing this. Physically it seems fine, and the screen is where it should
be, but it just will not align properly and always fails that part of the
self test. Some programs with options across the top cannot be accessed;
often you need to press outside of whatever spot you are supposed to press
My daughter found this report, complete with witty commentary. It's
pretty good.
http://science.slashdot.org/science/06/05/12/0215234.shtml
/"A New Zealand company has successfully turned sewage into modern-day
gold. New Zealand Herald is reporting that a Marlborough-based Aquaflow
Bionomic
Do you mean the screen is physically out of whack or electronically? If
it is just twisted in the case (not sure how that could be) then sounds
like you just need to open it up and realign it. If it is the screen
image then I am not sure how that could be fixed (unless you whack it
again) --
Sounds like it a total trash out. I will give you 50 bucks for it.
On 5/12/06, John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
On May 12, 2006, at 9:19 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> good idea dude.
A direct result of using one's head for more than a hat rack.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
When I recently removed the intake manifold off my '95 E300D (124 with a 606
engine) , I changed the glow plugs.
The front 3 plugs required hours of coaxing finessing and arm strength to
get them out. And the new ones went in with similar difficulty.
The new ones wrenched to specified torque with
Hi Jim
It does not seem to leak - just does not do anything much when I step on it.
Will check it out for blockage. Had an
aftermarket kit in my hand the other day and considered updating to a modern
electric powered pump. Didn't buy it
but that may be the ultimate answer if the frog gives up.
I will apologize in advance for being even more off topic than usual, but I
know of no other knowledge base broad enough to probably have an answer for
me. I have had my constant companion IPAQ 5455 drop out of my pocket a few
times and now the screen alignment is so far off it is not correctable,
My 76 115 300D does not squirt the windshield when I step on the
doodad on the floor.
The usual problem is that the frog splits and gives you a
nice foot bath. If that is not your problem, then it's just
a blockage somewhere in the lines and it's a straightforward
process to find and clear the
I checked my local Wal Mart but just like the Moblil 1 oil, they were out of
the stuff I needed.
(actually my Wal-Mart has the oil - they just want an arm and a leg for it
these days)
Randy B
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Peter T. Arno
Not to hijack your thread, but does anyone have advice in regard to the earlier
version. My 76 115 300D does not
squirt the windshield when I step on the doodad on the floor. Is it likely a
blockage somewhere or is there a
checkvalve gone bad or some such?? I know I am being lazy to ask rather th
The recent year Passat's are VERY nice cars. Nicer than the current low end
Mercedes IMHO.
-Dave Walton
94S350, 99E300
On 5/12/06, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
There's a great VW Passat commercial on TV that I saw on TW yesterday. As
the guy drives along, the driver of each di
There's a great VW Passat commercial on TV that I saw on TW yesterday. As
the guy drives along, the driver of each different car they pass screams out
a different slogan, e.g. "I EARN MORE MONEY THAN YOU!!", "I AM INSECURE
ABOUT MY MASCULINITY!!", "GET OUT OF MY WAY BECAUSE I AM MORE IMPORTANT TH
You know all this talk of squirters and beer has me thinking... Mine seem
to be aimed a bit high, though at speed the wind throws the stuff onto the
windshield. But perhaps they're meant to be aimed high, so that I can
simply open the sunroof, and then my "beer squirters" can just shoot it on
in
Yes, there was a time when the Dutch had large numbers of young German
male "undocumented migrants" coming across their unsecured border to do
work that the Dutch did not want to do, but I don't think getting a
taste of their beer was a major factor in this migration though I am
sure that it wa
Most auto parts store will loan or rent you one, especially autozone.
Trampas
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 9:07 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] how to get the balancer/pull
Yeah, but what about the important stuff like windshield squirters?
Levi (:
On 5/12/06, Peter T. Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
On Fri, 12 May 2006 10:51:43 -0400, you wrote:
>Ohh, well it sounded German to me, but I'm not "culturally educated". Oh
>well. Do the Dutch and Germans get alo
On Fri, 12 May 2006 10:51:43 -0400, you wrote:
>Ohh, well it sounded German to me, but I'm not "culturally educated". Oh
>well. Do the Dutch and Germans get along?
>
They have been known to disagree concerning Beer and Borders.
--
Regards,
Peter T. Arnold
1987 300SDL 24KMI
1995 F-250 Power
Sorry about this duplicate post, but I accidentally sent it from the wrong
email account and then resent it from the account registered with this list.
Jim and Kaleb: Thanks for inputs. I've bypassed the switchover valve but I
need to get to a McParts store and get a long piece of tubing so I ca
Ohh, well it sounded German to me, but I'm not "culturally educated". Oh
well. Do the Dutch and Germans get along?
On 5/12/06, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Well, that's Dutch so not sure how it would interact.
"German beer is chemical free"
--R
Levi Smith wrote:
>I thought Heine
Well, that's Dutch so not sure how it would interact.
"German beer is chemical free"
--R
Levi Smith wrote:
I thought Heinekin was the preferred fluid for both windshield washers and
operators?
On 5/12/06, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Get a bread twist tie and strip off the pap
I use an old 2-3 gallon helium tank. Removed the little cap they have on the
tanks, and opened it up with a punch to accept a brass barb. Threaded it in
and sealed it with JB Weld. Then I cut off the top of the valve mechanisim
because inside the stem is a 1/4" pipe thread that's not NPT, but
On May 12, 2006, at 9:19 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
good idea dude.
A direct result of using one's head for more than a hat rack.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
The local MB dealer offered a FREE check up so I made an
appointment. Everything was running ok but I just figured I would see what
he could find wrong, well he did
The rear fog light was out. They just
exchanged the bulb with the other side since doesnt need a double filament
on
good idea dude.
John Berryman wrote:
On May 10, 2006, at 7:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Is there anyway I can check a radiator while its out of
the car to see if its leaking fluid into the tranny cooler portion
of it?
Plug one hole and put vacuum or pressure to the other hole. Mity
Rather than disconnecting the wire going to the overboost valve, you
will want to just bypass it for the time being to see if that is the
problem. If its plugged up(which most of them are) unplugging the wire
wont help.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 5/11/2006 9:55:52 P.M. US
If you sent it I probably got it. I will be responding to parts
questions over the weekend.
archer wrote:
Kaleb: Did you get my order with the question about payment? I'm
re-sending it to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Gerry Archer
'83 300D and 240D
-
I thought Heinekin was the preferred fluid for both windshield washers and
operators?
On 5/12/06, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Get a bread twist tie and strip off the paper or plastic, curve about an
inch+half to about the radius of a quarter, and use this end to ream out
the squirte
pull the air cleaner, I think. I don't think it's the pressure switch
(although that could account for the jerky boost I noticed in the past)
because the pressure was low right out of the manifold.
It's not so simple as that! The system is a positive feedback one, and
if there is no additiona
The best way to do it is to bend it at the middle so the channel opens
up wide and fit that onto the bumper, then do the hammer trick the rest
of the way.
Luther Gulseth wrote:
Soapy water for lube. Works like a charm, can almost slide it on by hand.
On Thu, 11 May 2006 22:21:01 -0500, andr
Get a bread twist tie and strip off the paper or plastic, curve about an
inch+half to about the radius of a quarter, and use this end to ream out
the squirter nozzle (the curve helps it slide in all the way). You can
use a push-pin to aim the nozzle -- these things appear to be little
balls wi
its at striplin.net btw
Zoltan Finks wrote:
Hmm. Shows how much I know. I'll have to check that list out.
Brian
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE,
85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D,
76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SE
cracked head
dave walton wrote:
Are there any common expensive maintenance items to look out for with an 87
300SDL?
Thanks
-Dave Walton
94S350, 99E300
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE,
85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D
yea, seems they say about every year was the last year for the hand
built ones.
OK Don wrote:
What was hand fitted on the 126? I've heard over the years that
several different models were each the last model with hands laid on
them during assembly - don't know what to believe.
--
Kaleb C.
Yea, I just swapped it from another engine in the garage, but you need a
puller to get it off the engine. I used my steering wheel puller for GM
vehicles.
OK Don wrote:
SO make one - you know, like you made the spreader when you changed
the B2 in the car --
Piece of angle iron with a hole i
Not taking into account the more electronic issues, the 140 is WAY more
car than the 126. I love my 126's but I sure miss my old 140. They are
really one hell of a nice car. Mine had the evaporator problem but that
was it.
Loren Faeth wrote:
The 126 is way more car than the 140 could ever h
On the other hand, if the 126 ever came with the 3.5L engine, maybe I
should
look for one of those with a replacement engine
Yes, a new-engined 350SDL would be a nice car. IMHO not substantially
better than the 86/87 variety, but it _will_ be less aged overall.
There are some interior cos
The squirters will work better after you fill the tires with Fina's pink air ---
On 5/12/06, Levi Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Nothing better than Fully Synthetic Water.
None of that crappy Class I Cracked stock water pretending to be synthetic!
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
"The Americans
Nothing better than Fully Synthetic Water.
None of that crappy Class I Cracked stock water pretending to be synthetic!
On 5/12/06, Peter T. Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
On Fri, 12 May 2006 05:50:11 -0700, you wrote:
Problem can be corrected if you use Mobile1 windshield washer fluid.
H
I guess I didn't stop to think: Am I being naive by not being more
trepidacious about introducing air into the fuel system by changing the
filters?
It's no big deal.
I assumed I'd have to use the hand primer pump to get fuel up to
the IP, or injectors (you can see my lack of understanding here
Jim
I'll check the exhaust manifold nuts (#1), although I didn't notice any blow
by under the hood with motor running. Still need to do but I'll need to
pull the air cleaner, I think. I don't think it's the pressure switch
(although that could account for the jerky boost I noticed in the past)
First is determining whether the head is cracked.
I had to replace the belt tensioning assembly and vacuum pump.
Nothing else unusual for an MB of this age.
On 5/11/06, dave walton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Are there any common expensive maintenance items to look out for with an 87
300SDL?
-
On Fri, 12 May 2006 05:50:11 -0700, you wrote:
Problem can be corrected if you use Mobile1 windshield washer fluid.
Happy Moose Day
--
Regards,
Peter T. Arnold
1987 300SDL 24KMI
1995 F-250 PowerChoke 194Kmi
1954 Metropolitan Convertible, Hanger Queen
Wife has a Cruizer, 80 Kmi, as reliable
Brian - My car had the same type of problem. Turns out that the line from
the tank was crimped when the hood closed. You might not be as lucky, but
do check the tube routing .
BillR
1981 300SD EM 275k
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of
Have any of yous had to deal with a windshield squirter that won't
squirt?
Many times.
The driver side one squirts (but not very potently), but the passenger
side
one does not squirt.
Crud build-up in the nozzles. Remove the lines, clean them out, and
back-flush the offending nozzle with c
On Thu, 11 May 2006 23:37:16 -0400, you wrote:
>To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: [MBZ] W140
>From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 23:37:16 -0400
>
>Are there any common expensive maintenance items to look out for with an 87
>300SDL?
>
>Tha
On May 10, 2006, at 7:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Is there anyway I can check a radiator while its out of
the car to see if its leaking fluid into the tranny cooler portion
of it?
Plug one hole and put vacuum or pressure to the other hole. Mity-Vac
anyone?
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefor
Excellent, thanks Marshall. Changing fluid/filter on my 'new' 124.193
is going to be one of the first jobs I do next weekend. I also have a
new thermostat (preventative measure install) and coolant - should be
fun.
Very respectfully,
/s/
Meade Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD 287k miles
'85 190D 2
Brian,
Mighty-Vac is too small for engine oil evacuation. There is a device
brand name "Top Sider" that is very nice for about $40 or so. Cheaper
routes:
1) If you have a vacuum cleaner, make a vacuum chamber (to catch the
oil) from a 5 gallon bucket or some such, and get some really stiff
pl
I found that on the 190D, removing the main vacuum line from the vac. pump was
required to get clearance to the main filter. On install, I positioned new
under its mount, then used a hose to fill it with diesel before I tightened it
up.
Very respectfully,
/s/
Meade Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300
Brian,
Most likely there are deposits in the hoses and/or squirters, and
occasionally the one-way valve fails. Take apart the lines and blow
them out with low pressure air, and use a fine pin or wire to clean out
the squirters. A pin can also be used to aim them.
In the last issue of 'The Star'
Zoltan,
No, you're not being naïve. Good judgement comes from exerience, experience
comes from bad judgement. I think that this procedure is one that all
responsible MB diesel operators should know how to do, so that when a clogged
filter episode occurs, they are not stranded helplessly on th
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