Ah, but in fact air will diffuse through a small leak against a
pressure gradient -- something I have trouble convincing the
technicians at work of as well. If the evaporator is very cold due to
low charge, you can and will get below atmospheric pressures
occasionally as well, and a big leak w
electronic leak detector
archer wrote:
If you convert to 134-A can you then go back to R-12 using your 134-A set of
gauges? R-134-A doesn't do a very good job of cooling my MBs.
I'm currently trying to find a "second" leak in an '83 300D. The first one
was the pressure switch on top of the d
yea, thats what Im thinking. Although iirc when I hit the switch before
when it was acting up it still kicked down though.
Marshall Booth wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Remember all the sudden the SDL tranny wouldnt shift till about 3500
rpm? Well all the sudden today its back to normal.
dude, walmart dextron is about all I use anyway, I cant tell a bit of
difference.
Mitch Haley wrote:
"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
Remember all the sudden the SDL tranny wouldnt shift till about 3500
rpm? Well all the sudden today its back to normal. Wierd.
If I were you, I'd drain and fil
is that the kit to replace the servo? If so, Rusty is getting beat.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Just got my Performance catalog yesterday and the electronic AC servo is on
sale for $499, marked down from $699. This is the type two servo that fits
the 107, 116, and 123 chassis from the mid 70
Fluid is fine. The pepto car is the 190D
Craig McCluskey wrote:
On Fri, 09 Jun 2006 20:48:17 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Remember all the sudden the SDL tranny wouldnt shift till about 3500
rpm? Well all the sudden today its back to normal. Wierd.
So how's the
OK folks, the okieq is 2 weeks away now. If you have not RSVP'd yet now
is the time. If you need hotel info let me know so you can get your
reservations in. The main event will be an afternoon affair with exact
time to be announced. Probably will start around 2 probably. For those
folks wh
Folks,
We're down on Tybee Island (Savannah) for the next couple of months.
Granted, that's no sacrifice, BUT occasionally we do leave the island
and with the air conditioning out in the 1982 300TD, it's no fun in the
coastal heat.
OK. Good working system until today. On my way down here a w
Don't forget to check the compressor, too -- the hose junction on the
later models tends to leak, as does the ffront seal and the piping
manifold to compressor body on the Nippondenso conpressors.
The ND compressor has 6 O-rings, four at the manifold/body interface
and two more where the hoses a
Isobutane/propane refrigerant will work very nicely. However, if you
have a leak, air leaks in while the hydrocarbons leak out, and you can
get an explosive mixture fairly easily.
I do not see how a charged system can get _any_ air in it. I have
never observed low-side pressure that dropped be
All the connections are sealed with o-rings, and there are four on the
expansion valve. I would guess that is where your leak is, and it may
be slow enough that not much oil will blow out with the freon. I
replace all the 0-rings with new green ones when changing a system
over.
Don't forget
If you convert to 134-A can you then go back to R-12 using your 134-A
set of
gauges?
Not easily, and not legally. The fittings are all wrong for filling.
The oils are mutually incompatible. I back-converted one of our 560
SL's,
the fitting adapters just unscrewed. Getting that evil POS oil
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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How do insurance companies feel about insuring salvage vehicles?
Liability insurance is usually no problem. If you want collision or
comprehensive, you may have to shop around. Some companies will
outright refuse to put that kind of insurance on a salvage vehicl
If you convert to 134-A can you then go back to R-12 using your 134-A set of
gauges? R-134-A doesn't do a very good job of cooling my MBs.
I'm currently trying to find a "second" leak in an '83 300D. The first one
was the pressure switch on top of the dryer which is now fixed. I'm using
UV d
Diameter is probably too small, speedo and odo are off. Won't
actuallyt hurt anything, but the may be the wrong size.
Peter
Isobutane/propane refrigerant will work very nicely. However, if you
have a leak, air leaks in while the hydrocarbons leak out, and you can
get an explosive mixture fairly easily. The result can be a detonating
compressor (don't laugh, I've seen it). You also risk a large
explosion if you ha
why would i be running 205/65 on my 15" bundts if it weren't what to do?
swine
On 6/9/06, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
on 6/9/06 3:21 PM, Marshall Booth at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Steve MacSween wrote:
>> Just curious... plan to put some 15" rims I have, onto my w126, and I
Jim, what is "test refrigerant"
It is what I use to test a system before committing scarce
and expensive R12 to it. (None of my cars has sufficiently
'passed' the test to earn my only three cans of R12.)
It's a mix of isobutane and propane, and there are commercial
formulations of this. Costs
As noted earlier the Unwired Tools servo replacement that Performance
currently has on sale is a closeout of an earlier than current
version. Should work well enough but installation is a bit more
involved and iirc it lacks some of the programability of the current
version. If anyone's feeling t
> In electrical terms, it's like trying to diagnose a battery/starter
> problem using only a voltmeter and your brain. That's what most of
> us do and it certainly works, but it's _so_ much easier to _also_ use
> an ammeter to measure the current draw rather than trying to infer it.
>
Thank you
I
> reason I like to do it then! That, and using test refrigerant
> instead of R12 means it's not cookbook time, you have to tinker
> with the (under-)charge.
>
> -- Jim
Jim, what is "test refrigerant" is there a FAQ ? if you have been over and
over this is it in the archives ?
George Larribeau
Ah, the good ol "Itialian Tunueup: -- drive the stuffings out of it,
and it runs better. The worst possible thing to do with a Benz diesel
is putt around town in it -- carbons up the prechambers something
terrible.
I change Mobil 1 oil on 6000 mile intervals..
Peter
The most common failures are leaks, which are fairly easy to fix, if
not cheap, but a compressor failure these days almost always means
changing the condenser to get rid of all the crap sitting in it --
which stuff will promptly wreck a new compressor.
My friend Hans always installs a filter i
While I feel like typing I thought I'd give an update on my 190D.
When I first got it on cold startup it acted sort of odd, it'd start but idle
really low for maybe 1/2 second and then come up to normal idle speed. Warm
starts were fine.
Now after around 7,000 miles 6,000 of that with Mobil 1
The discussion of the faster Mercedes, including the Finnish mods reminds me of
something I was thinking of last night. I'd taken a buddy out for a bachelor
night since I'll miss his bachelor party and finally had a chance to really
open up my 190D 2.2l 5spd. I was following a guy in an Audi A6
Jim Cathey wrote:
That's a larger capacity (173 cc) compressor that was installed in late
'80s 107s and larger 126s. The 10P15 has 153 cc capacity. If it fits, I
think it should work.
It should be noted that certain 80's Camry's use a 10P15 (I think), with
speed sensor, so they can be a source
On Jun 10, 2006, at 6:52 AM, Wakin's wrote:
Do I have the right hose, and should fluid be coming out? If fluid is
supposed to come out, anyone have any ideas why mine doesn't?
Thanks in advance,
Dave Wakin
From your description, it seems you have the correct hose. It does
come directly f
That's a larger capacity (173 cc) compressor that was installed in late
'80s 107s and larger 126s. The 10P15 has 153 cc capacity. If it fits, I
think it should work.
It should be noted that certain 80's Camry's use a 10P15 (I think), with
speed sensor, so they can be a source of used replacement
What does the speed sensor do?
Tells the system the RPM of the compressor.
Used by the serpentine belt protection system
to detect a locked-up compressor, which disengages
the clutch to protect the (single) belt, in theory
keeping the water pump going thus protecting the
engine from destruction.
What does the speed sensor do? Do '83 300D Turbos have them? Are they part
of the compressor?
Thanks,
Gerry Archer
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From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2006 12:48 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '92 300E AC compres
Zeitgeist wrote:
Uh oh, it says it's a 10 PA 17C. Is that bad?
MB part # 116 130 05 15
That's a larger capacity (173 cc) compressor that was installed in late
'80s 107s and larger 126s. The 10P15 has 153 cc capacity. If it fits, I
think it should work.
Marshall
--
Marshall Boo
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Remember all the sudden the SDL tranny wouldnt shift till about 3500
rpm? Well all the sudden today its back to normal. Wierd.
A stuck kickdown switch could do that (stuck then, not now).
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions
"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
>
> Remember all the sudden the SDL tranny wouldnt shift till about 3500
> rpm? Well all the sudden today its back to normal. Wierd.
If I were you, I'd drain and fill with Walmart Dexron III, drive it at least
1000 miles and then change fluid and filter, with M1 if I
My 1990 300TE's steering has not been right since we woke it up from it's
winter nap. It seems to fight you as you drive.
I had brought it to out local allignment shop here to see what they could
do, and they told me it needed an idler arm - so I took it back and replaced
the bushings (which looke
what was the original tire size? guessing maybe a 195 65 15?
Harry
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
-Original Message-
From: Ralph W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 19:04:47 -0400
Subject
sounds like it was just a little cold
Harry
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
-Original Message-
From: Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Mercedes Mailing List
Sent: Fri, 09 Jun 2006 20:48:17 -0500
Subject: [MBZ] it
Just got my Performance catalog yesterday and the electronic AC servo is on
sale for $499, marked down from $699. This is the type two servo that fits
the 107, 116, and 123 chassis from the mid 70s to early 80s.
Regards,
Jim Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 262 K miles
98 ML 320, 142 K mi
In a message dated 6/7/2006 2:46:30 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
There was some discussion about wheels for a 126 a few months back. My
126 (1990 300SEL) has the standard 15 hole wheels and they are fine. No
marks or scrapes and I sort of a fanatic about keepin
On Fri, 9 Jun 2006 11:58:31 -0400 "archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> What is the humidity level in the building when they are working well?
I've never measured it, but my guess is 50 - 70%.
> Do people who use them have any problems with mold growth?
I'm sure they do. I haven't used one in
On Fri, 09 Jun 2006 20:48:17 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Remember all the sudden the SDL tranny wouldnt shift till about 3500
> rpm? Well all the sudden today its back to normal. Wierd.
So how's the tranny fluid? Is that the car that had PeptoBismol? I have
trouble f
Is there a max pressure at Idle?
The modern AC system is deceptively simple. It's rather elegant
engineering, which means that it's more complex than it appears.
It's all about fluid dynamics, with phase changes thrown in, and
a lot of weird plumbing. Testing is done by pressure gauges,
thermo
I am going to put the gauges on it tomorrow. Is there a max pressure at
Idle? I thought that the low side pressure was important at idle like
not to
exceed 28 psi or something?
At idle it's not running very effectively, and I've found the
pressures are _never_ as low as when running at speed.
When the expansion valve closes due to low evaporator temp, the low
side can drop as low as -15 psi, as it should to prevent freezeup. The
compressor will also cycle on a Benz to prevent freezeup and to control
cooling.
When charging on a hot day, as I like to do, the system ends up
running fla
Uh oh, it says it's a 10 PA 17C. Is that bad?
Should be interchangeable. Is it a Nippondenso 10P15?
The 10 is the number of pistons (actually five double-ended ones),
the 15/17 is the capacity in some units. There are smaller ones
too. If it fits, and the speed sensor is compatible, it ought
Yup, it's different. The 87 uses a 10P15. The 10 PA 17C is shorter,
and I don't know if the holes line up, and the speed sensor may be
different.
Peter
On Jun 9, 2006, at 9:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Remember all the sudden the SDL tranny wouldnt shift till about 3500
rpm? Well all the sudden today its back to normal. Wierd.
Whatever it was, it may be wise to change the fluid/filter. A valve
could have gummed up or stuck with par
Uh oh, it says it's a 10 PA 17C. Is that bad?
MB part # 116 130 05 15
On 6/9/06, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Should be interchangeable. Is it a Nippondenso 10P15?
Marshall
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler #22 (21
Aight, with out the Finnish mods and just Dave M.'s mods.
On Fri, 09 Jun 2006 16:41:09 -0500, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
Luther Gulseth wrote:
And the ultimate would be a 124 coupe with OM603 w/Finnish mods..
Not if you wanted the engine to last for 250-300kmi!!
M
Zeitgeist wrote:
Well, either the stars must have aligned or I shuffled across some random
pixie dust, but a W124 finally showed up at the local Pick-a-Part--this has
never ever ever happened around here before...ever. It's a '92 300E, and I
nabbed the steering wheel (w/airbag), glovebox door, s
Wulf did the exact same thing about 5 times over a two day period about a year
ago. I can handle problems like that!
Chris
"Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Remember all the sudden the SDL
tranny wouldnt shift till about 3500
rpm? Well all the sudden today its back to norma
R12 low side should be above 35 psi (which, so conveniently, is also
35F) with expansion valve open (as it will be at idle). The high side
pressure should be around 250 psi, higher as the external temp goes up.
At 1500 rpm (the normal spec) low side pressure should be 35 and high
side under 3
Well, either the stars must have aligned or I shuffled across some random
pixie dust, but a W124 finally showed up at the local Pick-a-Part--this has
never ever ever happened around here before...ever. It's a '92 300E, and I
nabbed the steering wheel (w/airbag), glovebox door, speakers, rear door
On Thu, 8 Jun 2006 21:55:23 -0600 Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> On Thu, 8 Jun 2006 10:26:43 -0400 John Berryman
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > High? If it really has 127,000, $3500 is real fair. Although, as
> > usual the auction is not near over. Why do salvage titles sc
Gerry typed:
"What is the humidity level in the building when they (evap coolers) are
working well? Do
people who use them have any problems with mold growth?"
I'm not sure...it's totally comfortable, though.
Mold is never a problem...at least not in my experience since I quit using
it when
Well the 795's are the ones you would want. Dont know anything about
the 711's
Ralph W wrote:
Hello All,
I need a new set of summer tires for my '90 W124. I run snow tires in the winter on the
standard 15" pancakes that came with the car. In the summer I am using later model
16" E-class whe
I dont have time to go get it, and am running out of room.
OK Don wrote:
It's yours -- I don't have a place to put it.
On 6/9/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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--
Kal
you failed
Roger Conlon wrote:
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Well the stock size on 126 cars that use those wheels is 205/65-15 so
thats what I would use.
Steve MacSween wrote:
Just curious... plan to put some 15" rims I have, onto my w126, and I'd like
to try some 205/65-15 tires I have lying around here.
IIRC, conventional wisdom has it that you sho
Remember all the sudden the SDL tranny wouldnt shift till about 3500
rpm? Well all the sudden today its back to normal. Wierd.
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL,
85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D,
76 240
> Both pressures are low. Compressor _could_ cause this, but it sounds
> undercharged.
>
I am going to put the gauges on it tomorrow. Is there a max pressure at
Idle? I thought that the low side pressure was important at idle like not to
exceed 28 psi or something?
Am I misinformed? At what RPM
I need to point out that I made an error on the Kuhmo's the model I have is
the Ecsta HP4 which is no longer available on TIRERACK.com.
I agree with John on the behavior of the Arctic's on my car. I was merely
trying to make the point that the car is worlds better with the Alpines than
the Kuh
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