Re: [MBZ] looks like steel but actually aluminum W123 spare wheels

On Jun 14, 2006, at 5:41 PM, Zach wrote: Anyone else have any of these? does anyone know what years/models they are found on? They are wheels for the spare tire. I'm guessing they used aluminum for the weight savings. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] 300D oddness

On Jun 14, 2006, at 5:27 PM, Sunil Hari wrote: What the hell happened? Kaleb says it's just the car's way of telling me to check the oil. -- Sunil Hari The low oil light can be somewhat sensitive. Checking oil is good advice when the light comes on. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] Grease Fittings

HI all.. On my recent trip to pick up the 500E, I was picked up at the San Jose Airport by friends, Richard and Laura Simonds, in their 1956 Adenauer 300c with 78,000 miles... He even put on his chauffeur cap... Wonderful old car. Felt very pampered. Richard mentioned that every

Re: [MBZ] Ridiculous claim of 40 MPG for '69 230 on Ebay item#4649412487

Donald Snook wrote: > > This seller claims that a gasser MB six cylinder gets 40mpg. Do these > kinds of sellers think we're all idiots? If he set a high reserve price, he hopes one of us is an idiot. If the price is set by auction, he hopes there are two idiots in the world. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] [Bulk] Re: 300D oddness

Bill Gallagher wrote: As you turn sharply, the oil is being forced outward, thus causing the light to come on as it should I think you should check the oil level which should be near the max level The oil level light should NOT illuminate until the level has remained below the set po

Re: [MBZ] 300D oddness

Sunil Hari wrote: I was driving around town today in the 300D, and just as I got on the highway entrance ramp I saw the oil light come on. I immediately parked and turned the car off and waited a few minutes. As I turned it off, I saw that the oil pressure was correct, and after shutdown I conf

Re: [MBZ] 240D wheel question..

On Jun 14, 2006, at 1:23 PM, Marshall Booth wrote: I assume you have steel wheels with hubcaps (never brought to the US) on your 190D? I have a set with Blizzaks on them for my wagon. Marshall This assumption didn't do what assumptions usually do to you and me!! The car is a grey

Re: [MBZ] Engine swap parts list

rumor has it that Trampas wrote: > Oil cooler hoses > Heater hoses > Front main seal > Rear main seal > Front transmission seal (and pump seal) > Rear transmission seal > Check Transmission modulator valve > Transmission dip stick tube O ring > New glow plugs > Water pump > Alternator brushes > T

Re: [MBZ] Engine swap parts list

rumor has it that OK wrote: > A few more - check the chain stretch, repalce along with the rails if > needed- Chain tensoiner and it's gasket Those aren't especially hard to do with the engine in, are they? I've only messed with them on a OM616. > The aluminum crush washers sealing the block dra

Re: [MBZ] W123 Proshaft Service

On 14-Jun-06, at 2:12 PM, Marshall Booth wrote: The first 7 Mercedes I owned had about 30 grease fittings (including one on the driveshaft) that required attention every 3kmi! In 1968 Mercedes I read somewhere this led to the decline of garages, less maintenance, and urged on ubran sprawl s

Re: [MBZ] [Bulk] Re: 300D oddness

As you turn sharply, the oil is being forced outward, thus causing the light to come on as it should I think you should check the oil level which should be near the max level Had this issue with a old VW on sharp turns, talking about 1 1/2 quarts oil capacity Bill 1981 300 TD Zeitgei

Re: [MBZ] 300D oddness

The oil level circuit board in the instrument panel may beginning to go haywire. I fixed this problem by swapping in a later model fuel/oil/coolant gauge cluster, which contains that circuit. I think this is a fairly common failure mode. Mine presently comes on just when the oil level reaches t

Re: [MBZ] 300D oddness

Sunil, The SAME thing happend to me last week on my 300D 2.5. Same result-oil level was at add mark but not down in the low range on the red thing at the bottom. I added a qt-manuala says that the amount between the two levels is 2 qts but I din't want to chance overfilling. Dwight Sunil H

[MBZ] 190E paatz

Hi, All. Curt, I previously sent you a photo of the drivers door panel, but you did not list it with the other things that you wanted. Yours if you want it. Fred Moir Lynn MA It's Diesel this and Diesel that and drive 'em all like 'ell! (Apologies to Mr Kipling) Squab:- a small pigeon.

[MBZ] 300D oddness

I was driving around town today in the 300D, and just as I got on the highway entrance ramp I saw the oil light come on. I immediately parked and turned the car off and waited a few minutes. As I turned it off, I saw that the oil pressure was correct, and after shutdown I confirmed that there wa

Re: [MBZ] Tell why not to buy a 140.

Funny I was looking at the maintenance CD and the wiring diagrams for headlights last night as I wire up the low beams as on always as like in the 95+ models for my Xenons. pre face lift they ran H4 bulbs (high on or low on), versus post where they had H7/H1 assemblies which did (high on, l

Re: [MBZ] W123 Proshaft Service

Jim Cathey wrote: I know that the factory "U" joint in a 123 does NOT have a grease fitting. My W111/110s did - not sure about the 114/115s. No. The 114/115 was the first of the 'modern' designs, or so I've been told, and has the same underneath configuration as you'll find in 107/116/123/126.

Re: [MBZ] Tell why not to buy a 140.

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: When I had my 93 300SE, I did ALL of the maintenance and repairs on it. Not that big of a deal really. Computers have nothing to do with the shocks on them, they are just plain old shocks. You must be thinking about the newer chassis with that air suspension stuff o

Re: [MBZ] W123 Proshaft Service

Jim Cathey wrote: > The conventional wisdom is that a greasable joint, properly > serviced, will outlast the sealed kind. But they're never > properly serviced, and so never do. Everybody stopped > designing them in and reliability went up. > This same theory has extended to wheel bearings, o

Re: [MBZ] Tell why not to buy a 140.

Hi Kaleb, You wrotesuspension stuff on it.>> Yeah - I'm sure you're right - I recalled seeing an article in The Star and it had a cut-away of the shocks showing the computer links - must have been the introduction of the newer S I'm recalling - Sorry -- Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91

Re: [MBZ] OT Older diesel Jeeps ..

yup; not so uncommon here in the states, though they were not very popular due do their being rather anemic,and very *French*. cheers! e > A guy I work with told me that his friend had a 80's something Jeep > Cherokee 2.0L turbo diesel (French Renault? ). It came from Canada, > purchased there

Re: [MBZ] How Much Can I Tow...Really

I knew I could trust Marshall to come through with this. Thanks a lot! Luther Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > There is a chart covering all the European model Mercedes made between > '81 and '85 in the '85 Technical Data Manual. The numbers I provided > were for a 300D. A 240D is

Re: [MBZ] Tell why not to buy a 140.

if you buy a 98 or 99 which has the latest engineering changes etc, and set aside oh say $10,000 to repair anything, or everything, then I think that should be your target expectations. This may seem a lot but given some of the prices for the car now it becomes an interesting idea. Unless of

Re: [MBZ] Tell why not to buy a 140.

When I had my 93 300SE, I did ALL of the maintenance and repairs on it. Not that big of a deal really. Computers have nothing to do with the shocks on them, they are just plain old shocks. You must be thinking about the newer chassis with that air suspension stuff on it. LarryT wrote: Hi

Re: [MBZ] another Crazy Ebay seller This one is in Claremore, OK item # 4649749622

I cant really tell what kind of shape the paint is in from the crappy picture he has up. Donald Snook wrote: Lt. Don wrote: "Ugly? Dude, that is identical to my car, right down to the model year. It is a good color that doesn't show dirt." The ugly referred to this particular car's p

Re: [MBZ] W123 Proshaft Service

I know that the factory "U" joint in a 123 does NOT have a grease fitting. My W111/110s did - not sure about the 114/115s. No. The 114/115 was the first of the 'modern' designs, or so I've been told, and has the same underneath configuration as you'll find in 107/116/123/126... I don't believe

Re: [MBZ] Tell why not to buy a 140.

Hi Don, IMHO, I think the only way to buy something like a W140 is to go in thinking it's a "throw-away" kind of car - as long as it's supported by the purchase price - you gotta get a "deal". to explain a little more of what I mean -- if you go into it knowing a service (most likely done at

[MBZ] OT Older diesel Jeeps ..

A guy I work with told me that his friend had a 80's something Jeep Cherokee 2.0L turbo diesel (French Renault? ). It came from Canada, purchased there used and was supposedly operational until its death, caused by advanced cancerous rust. I have never seen one. Has any one ever seen one of thes

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta 240D alignment?

I just made an appointment to have Jeff do my alignment tomorrow. $55 & the hunter machine! Sounds like a winner. Wish me luck and thanks. Ben -- Benjamin B. Karp President/Owner Georgia CPR, LLC 678-362-7094 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.gacpr.com

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta 240D alignment?

if you like high pressure sales tactics, sure On 6/14/06, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Lonnie IS just as good. And much more convenient. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 12:20 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] Insurance rates and cheap living

Gerry, I'm right along that route if you want a place to stop for a bite to eat or whatever. (Depending on your timing.) I'm 25 minutes north of Pittsburgh and 10 minutes from I-79 on your way up to Erie and points north. ...Kevin 87 300TD 284k mi Curt Raymond said: > Let us know if you come thr

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta 240D alignment?

Lonnie IS just as good. And much more convenient. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 12:20 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Atlanta 240D alignment? plus jeff spits tobacco while doin

Re: [MBZ] CarFax Request and VW EuroVan Opinion

A friend has a '93 EuroVan MV Westfalia w/ 5-speed manual trans that we have used for a few times. Everyone in my family seemed to like it very much - wife liked the interior space that we moved a washer and a dryer with no problem while my 5-year old daughter was facinated by the folding table, cu

Re: [MBZ] Insurance rates and cheap living

Let us know if you come through MA. I've also got 85 acres of prime nothing in northern Maine you're welcome to check out if you'd like. -Curt Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 20:46:28 -0400 From: "archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MBZ] Insurance rates and cheap living To: "Mercedes Discussi

Re: [MBZ] Tell why not to buy a 140.

Donald Snook wrote: I keep running across 140 chassis cars in fantastic shape for not that much money. Why don't I want one of these again? Is it the wiring harness. They do appear to be very nice cars. It's a very high maintenance car. Maintenance costs will KILL you and much of the mainte

Re: [MBZ] W123 Proshaft Service

Peter Merle wrote: I have not been under my 123 for some time and was wondering if the propshaft has grease nipples to lub the joints? I know that the factory "U" joint in a 123 does NOT have a grease fitting. My W111/110s did - not sure about the 114/115s. Marshall -- Marshall Boo

Re: [MBZ] 240D wheel question..

John Berryman wrote: On Jun 13, 2006, at 5:03 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Our mobile 201 is '86 and has the same appearance for its wheels as every other '86/87 car we have. Our 86 190D wheels bear no resemblance to those type wheels at all. Even with the hubcaps removed. I assume you have st

Re: [MBZ] W126 Steering box worn out?

Trampas wrote: Marshall, The one that pops is not from over tightening it just is noisy, and has been that way for 100k miles. It sounds like the center detent is worn an causes a pop as the it passes. Making a noise and the feel that there is a detent is EXACTLY what signals that the adjus

Re: [MBZ] How Much Can I Tow...Really

Luther Gulseth wrote: > Marshall, can you cite your reference for this information? I've been = > asked to cite this before and could not. Thanks, > Luther > = > On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 14:31:28 -0500, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> = > wrote: > = >> 750 kg (1650 lb) unbraked and 1500 kg (3

Re: [MBZ] CarFax Request and VW EuroVan Opinion

It's my understanding that the later versions with the VR6 were much much improved over the older I-5 Eurovans. If they weren't so damn expensive, I'd probably sell our very reliable Vanagon and buy one. A short wheelbase/lowroof Sprinter would be a nice alternative, though they're a bit more sp

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta 240D alignment?

plus jeff spits tobacco while doing your alignment, which is the sort of added touch you just can't put a value on. PLUS, they don't try to sell you anything else I think lonnie at auto service center on peachtree industrial is a really good alignment guy, but he will try to sell you $1000 in fr

Re: [MBZ] Tell why not to buy a 140.

on 6/14/06 10:34 AM, Donald Snook at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I keep running across 140 chassis cars in fantastic shape for not that > much money. Why don't I want one of these again? Is it the wiring > harness. They do appear to be very nice cars. > Cost of repairs is insane. More in, oh, J

Re: [MBZ] another Crazy Ebay seller This one is in Claremore, OK item # 4649749622

yep Donald Snook wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-240d_W0QQitemZ4649749622QQi hZ002QQcategoryZ6315QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem A 1977 240D with 350K that is just plain ugly and "needs engine work" for a minimum bid of $1500. Those folks in Claremore are crazy. Donald H

Re: [MBZ] Ridiculous claim of 40 MPG for '69 230 on Ebay item #4649412487

The seller is an idiot. I pointed out to him how is car has us bumpers and lights where he claims they are euro Donald Snook wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-MERCEDES-BENZ-230-SEDAN-40mpgEURO-VE RSION_W0QQitemZ4649412487QQihZ002QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem This seller

Re: [MBZ] W126 Steering box worn out?

Where have I heard that exact plan before? Trampas wrote: Jim, I am with you, I would pay a shop to repair my car if I could find one which I could trust. For me I have a full time job and do contract work part-time. Thus it does not make economic sense for me to work on my cars. However it

Re: [MBZ] Instrument Cluster 85 300SD (Again) Sorry

Why do you need to remove anything, you just insert the hooks along side the cluster and yank it out. Barry Stark wrote: George - Not sure if it is the same on your '85 SD as on my '81 SD but on mine I just remove the left front speaker from the dash with a stubby Phillips screwdriver and I ca

Re: [MBZ] Tell why not to buy a 140.

I keep running across 140 chassis cars in fantastic shape for not that much money. Why don't I want one of these again? Is it the wiring harness. They do appear to be very nice cars. There are a lot of electrical doodads to break on these. I keep thinking I'd like one, at least to try. I mis

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta 240D alignment?

Gary Hurst wrote: as usual, big John is correct in where he sends you. the alignment guy's name is Jeff and he is usually there. however, if jeff is not there, they'll just have one of the tire changers do the alignment and you won't get any advantage over taking it anywhere else. the other be

Re: [MBZ] Tell why not to buy a 140.

Don, it's the wiring harness and evaporator issues but this is common to all 92 through 95 (?) MB's. Then, you've got the complex, over engineered systems in the carwhy there are over 52 fuses alone! And of course, you know about the diesel rod benders. All that being said, I am completely

[MBZ] CarFax Request and VW EuroVan Opinion

Since it does not look like MB will ever bring their Vaneo to the U.S. market(truthfully I won't be able to afford a new one even if they do), I will be going to look at this '02 EuroVan after work today. The VIN is WV2KB47002H065551. If anyone got a CarFax account and can pull the records I would

Re: [MBZ] DIY AC repair in modern times

My guess is that they changed the way the manifold attaches at some point, and it may be the only way to know which style you need is to look. Perhaps you just have to order both sets and eat the wrong ones? Be silly to return something that small I'd think. -- Jim Buying extra o-rings is no

Re: [MBZ] another Crazy Ebay seller This one is in Claremore, OK item # 4649749622

Ugly? Dude, that is identical to my car, right down to the model year. It is a good color that doesn't show dirt. On 6/14/06, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-240d_W0QQitemZ4649749622QQi hZ002QQcategoryZ6315QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem A 1977 240D

Re: [MBZ] Engine swap parts list

A few more - check the chain stretch, repalce along with the rails if needed- Chain tensoiner and it's gasket The aluminum crush washers sealing the block drains - these are usualy well corroded Hard and soft vacuum lines. On 6/14/06, Trampas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Oil cooler hoses Heater h

Re: [MBZ] Ridiculous claim of 40 MPG for '69 230 on Ebay item #4649412487

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-MERCEDES-BENZ-230-SEDAN-40mpgEURO- VE RSION_W0QQitemZ4649412487QQihZ002QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Interesting that there are no pictures of the carpeting or upholstery. And what's with that green linoleum (?) in that one picture? Broken slat in the

Re: [MBZ] Ridiculous claim of 40 MPG for '69 230 on Ebay item #4649412487

This seller claims that a gasser MB six cylinder gets 40mpg. Do these kinds of sellers think we're all idiots? He has a cold, and you mistake 14 for 40. -- Jim

[MBZ] Tell why not to buy a 140.

I keep running across 140 chassis cars in fantastic shape for not that much money. Why don't I want one of these again? Is it the wiring harness. They do appear to be very nice cars. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 127K

Re: [MBZ] DIY AC repair in modern times

Rusty's site has 2 kinds of o-rings listed, one of them tools like what I call an o-ring the other looks wore like a flat 'rubber' washer. They are both listed for use with the R4 compressor the difference being 'stepped ports?'. What up with this? My guess is that they changed the way the ma

[MBZ] another Crazy Ebay seller This one is in Claremore, OK item # 4649749622

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-240d_W0QQitemZ4649749622QQi hZ002QQcategoryZ6315QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem A 1977 240D with 350K that is just plain ugly and "needs engine work" for a minimum bid of $1500. Those folks in Claremore are crazy. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 127K

[MBZ] Ridiculous claim of 40 MPG for '69 230 on Ebay item #4649412487

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-MERCEDES-BENZ-230-SEDAN-40mpgEURO-VE RSION_W0QQitemZ4649412487QQihZ002QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem This seller claims that a gasser MB six cylinder gets 40mpg. Do these kinds of sellers think we're all idiots? Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 127K

Re: [MBZ] DIY AC repair in modern times

Once you get moving I cannot tell the difference. I would suggest replacing the condenser if it has a lot of miles on it, they collect crud internally over the years that reduces cooling. You must also have the system completely dry -- 134a makes hydrofluoric acid in the presence of water and he

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta 240D alignment?

as usual, big John is correct in where he sends you. the alignment guy's name is Jeff and he is usually there. however, if jeff is not there, they'll just have one of the tire changers do the alignment and you won't get any advantage over taking it anywhere else. the other beauty of grand turis

Re: [MBZ] W126 Steering box worn out?

Jim, I am with you, I would pay a shop to repair my car if I could find one which I could trust. For me I have a full time job and do contract work part-time. Thus it does not make economic sense for me to work on my cars. However it seems that it is near to impossible to pay someone to fix cars

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta 240D alignment?

Ben Karp wrote: I have an '80 240D that has eaten the inside of the front passenger tire, is there a place anyone recommends for an alignment in the Atlanta area? Should I use weight in the car when I drop it off, I have heard that is supposed to be done and rarely is? Thanks in advance! If yo

Re: [MBZ] W126 Steering box worn out?

Just got back from the shop. It is all my mistake for taking it to them. And this is my motivation for learning to do most jobs myself. (Which at this point does _not_ include alignment.) Thus I will check the steering box, and then take it to stealership to get a correct alignment. Check th

Re: [MBZ] Engine swap parts list

Oil cooler hoses Heater hoses Front main seal Rear main seal Front transmission seal (and pump seal) Rear transmission seal Check Transmission modulator valve Transmission dip stick tube O ring New glow plugs Water pump Alternator brushes Transmission shift linkage bushings Valve cover gasket and

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta 240D alignment?

Don't make my mistake, ask some simple questions. #1 Do they know what a spreader bar is? #2 Ask them if they know how to pin/lock the steering box before alignment. #3 Which way do you turn the adjustment on the steering box to remove play? Also as much of a pain it is to find a shop to do the

Re: [MBZ] W123 Proshaft Service

I have not been under my 123 for some time and was wondering if the propshaft has grease nipples to lub the joints? No. (Though somebody could have changed the joint for a greasable one in the past. I've never heard of anybody having one.) The center support bearing _can_ be disassembled and

Re: [MBZ] W126 Steering box worn out?

Just got back from the shop. It is all my mistake for taking it to them. So here is why the steering box is worn out: "We locked the steering wheel to set the alignment and the pitman arm still moved. We then adjusted the steering box and could not remove the play." The guy then offered to reset

[MBZ] W123 Proshaft Service

I have not been under my 123 for some time and was wondering if the propshaft has grease nipples to lub the joints? PEter Merle

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta 240D alignment?

I have an '80 240D that has eaten the inside of the front passenger tire, is there a place anyone recommends for an alignment in the Atlanta area? Have you examined the car for loose parts? It's a waste of money to have an alignment attempt done if there's a bad ball joint or something. Jack u

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta 240D alignment?

I have an '80 240D that has eaten the inside of the front passenger tire, is there a place anyone recommends for an alignment in the Atlanta area? Should I use weight in the car when I drop it off, I have heard that is supposed to be done and rarely is? Thanks in advance! Ben

Re: [MBZ] How Much Can I Tow...Really

Where was the best place to get the correct hitch? I had a link but it look like I 86-ed it. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 154K '01 VW Beetle TDI 66K :itchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: "John Berryman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 200

Re: [MBZ] W126 Steering box worn out?

my 83' 300D's is about worn out. I've tightened it as far as it will go and gotten it from around 6+ inches of free play to maybe a couple inches. But this car supposedly has something in the "over 300K miles" range... Levi On 6/13/06, Trampas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Just got a call from

[MBZ] Engine swap parts list

I'm lazy. *smile* You see, soon I will be doing an engine swap. I'll be pulling the engine from a W123 300D turbo and putting it into another W123 300D turbo. The lazy part is that I want to do all the common, but difficult mainanence while the engine is out! So my list includes: * turbo train

Re: [MBZ] How Much Can I Tow...Really

On Jun 14, 2006, at 1:33 AM, Luther Gulseth wrote: Marshall, can you cite your reference for this information? I've been asked to cite this before and could not. Thanks, Luther You can now cite it using this information from a very reliable source: 750 kg (1650 lb) unbraked and 1

Re: [MBZ] Instrument Cluster 85 300SD (Again) Sorry

On Jun 13, 2006, at 11:39 PM, Barry Stark wrote: George - Not sure if it is the same on your '85 SD as on my '81 SD but on mine I just remove the left front speaker from the dash with a stubby Phillips screwdriver and I can reach in that hole to push the cluster out. I find that less work

Re: [MBZ] upcoming auction

On Jun 13, 2006, at 9:13 PM, redghost wrote: Oh, from the reading all I was able to do was the association of mr. B with Jeep. Will keep an eye for toyota ness Tanks! Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] How Much Can I Tow...Really

Marshall, can you cite your reference for this information? I've been asked to cite this before and could not. Thanks, Luther On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 14:31:28 -0500, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 750 kg (1650 lb) unbraked and 1500 kg (3300 lb) braked is permitted for a 123 300D.

Re: [MBZ] Insurance rates and cheap living

On Jun 13, 2006, at 8:46 PM, archer wrote: That place is "big" and its way up there. It looks like that from Dave Gilmores place in W.Va I could go to Pittsburgh, take I-79 to Erie, and I-90 to I-87 which goes right through the Park. That'll work. I-87 is known as The Adirondack No

[MBZ] Fw: SDL using more front shocks than oil.

- Original Message - From: "Harry Watkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 11:28 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] SDL using more front shocks than oil. > Thanks Larry, that's exactly the information I needed. > > However, I may NOT need to go to Bi

Re: [MBZ] W126 Steering box worn out?

On Jun 13, 2006, at 7:42 PM, Trampas wrote: The one that pops is not from over tightening it just is noisy, and has been that way for 100k miles. It sounds like the center detent is worn an causes a pop as the it passes. Maybe the rag-joint is shot. Very common failure. Johnny B.

Re: [MBZ] W126 Steering box worn out?

On Jun 13, 2006, at 5:57 PM, Trampas wrote: Just got a call from the alignment shop, they said that my steering box on the 120k mile W126 was worn out and has a lot of play in it. I had never heard of one wearing out, I have resealed several leaking ones. Has anyone ever had a steering bo

Re: [MBZ] 126 alignment

Craig McCluskey wrote: On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 07:35:13 +0500 "M.Afzaal Khan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: For alignment the front wheels need to be kept apart with a bar set at 100 NM . and only then the toe- in is set correctly . This is the suspension under running conditon stress. few shops

Re: [MBZ] 240D wheel question..

On Jun 13, 2006, at 5:03 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Our mobile 201 is '86 and has the same appearance for its wheels as every other '86/87 car we have. Our 86 190D wheels bear no resemblance to those type wheels at all. Even with the hubcaps removed. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] We never get anything!

On Jun 13, 2006, at 3:10 PM, Jeff Zedic wrote: This one would be ok as it has the E320 CDI engine not that guzzling American junk. Jeff Zedic Aw come on now, HEMIs RAWK!!! Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] DIY AC repair in modern times

On Jun 13, 2006, at 3:10 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: The gas dealers always have come pictures on the wall of cars which had leaky acetylene tanks in the trunk, most impressive. A garbage bag full of the stuff can take a the windows out of a few houses. I once drove home from Chicago with a cou

Re: [MBZ] 126 alignment

On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 07:35:13 +0500 "M.Afzaal Khan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > For alignment the front wheels need to be kept apart with a bar set at > 100 NM . and only then the toe- in is set correctly . > This is the suspension under running conditon stress. > few shops would do that > ma

Re: [MBZ] W126 Steering box worn out?

Trampas - To confirm what Marshall said, I asked a similar question at a MBCA meeting once when we had a M/B regional tech rep. as a guest speaker and he stated that if they, the steering box, are maintained well they practically never wear out. What happens is that the various bearings and a thrus

Re: [MBZ] Instrument Cluster 85 300SD (Again) Sorry

George - Not sure if it is the same on your '85 SD as on my '81 SD but on mine I just remove the left front speaker from the dash with a stubby Phillips screwdriver and I can reach in that hole to push the cluster out. I find that less work than removing the knee bolster to get behind the cluster.

Re: [MBZ] W126 Steering box worn out?

yea, but not at that low of mileage. Trampas wrote: Just got a call from the alignment shop, they said that my steering box on the 120k mile W126 was worn out and has a lot of play in it. I had never heard of one wearing out, I have resealed several leaking ones. Has anyone ever had a steering b

Re: [MBZ] Kemp Auto Museum

On 6/13/06 7:40 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Pretty sad website. No photo of the SSK they claim to have although it would > be their most valuable car. Two photos identified as 190E 2.3-16s and neither > one is. In fact one is a 123 coupe. The other looks like an ordinary 2

Re: [MBZ] Pick this car

I'll have the one next to it thanks. Hope she was worth it. Hendrik no picks in the car...yet PS How do you confuse an Irishman? Put him in a room full of shovels and tell him to take his pick. - Original Message - From: "redghost" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes List" ; "b

Re: [MBZ] W126 Steering box worn out?

Best of to find a mechanic who knows what they are talking about, tightens play in the steering wheel, what a lot of rubbish. The best way I have found of determining the play in a box is to take the front wheels off the ground and then turn the input shaft to see and feel how much movement ther

Re: [MBZ] Kenmore auction

Still, IIRC, the thing is a pinto and has digital gauges. Will know for sure when I do the preview. On Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at 05:36 AM, Mike Canfield wrote: AWWW Quit yer purist whining. Do you actually "know" this car or are you just guessing it's a POS? Who cares if it's not the real

Re: [MBZ] upcoming auction

Oh, from the reading all I was able to do was the association of mr. B with Jeep. Will keep an eye for toyota ness On Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at 12:35 AM, John Berryman wrote: On Jun 12, 2006, at 10:30 PM, redghost wrote: 1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4x4, V8, auto, p/s, p/b, a/c, crui

Re: [MBZ] Kenmore auction

I think it is on a pinto frame On Monday, June 12, 2006, at 09:44 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: <,1929 MERCEDES BENZ SSK replica 4 cyl, auto, convertible>> Any person who represents this POS as an SSK replica should be taken out back and shot. RLE ___ http

[MBZ] 1985 190E Paatz

Hi, All. My parts 1985 190E appoox 180k is up for grabs. It has an excellent engine (new chain and sprocket, plugs wires etc.) a slippy trans, rusty body ( the usual suspects), rear subframe mounts are poor The following are missing or spoken for:- Passenger seat squab (ivory? leather inte

[MBZ] Insurance rates and cheap living

Feel free to come and inspect our mountains in the Adirondack Region of NY, if the wind blows you that far off course. the Adirondack Park is comprised of 6,000,000 acres of public and private lands. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am Looked Adirondack Park up on an Eastern US map. That place i

[MBZ] late spring

More cars to consider for late spring. Delete as needed http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/171228993.html -- 97 e300d http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/171208048.html -- amg http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/171131110.html -- stick 240D $1k http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/171119987.html

Re: [MBZ] Kemp Auto Museum

> <> > Pretty sad website. No photo of the SSK they claim to have although it would be their most valuable car. Two photos identified as 190E 2.3-16s and neither one is. In fact one is a 123 coupe. The other looks like an ordinary 201. And they misspelled Porsche. An

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