Either the brake fluid is low, or your brake pads are worn down and need
replacing.
On 10/20/06, MICHAEL ESH <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
What does the third indicator light from the left on the dash represent on
a 1983 240D? It is a rectangular yellow light with a black circle in the
middle. T
http://www.unknownhinson.com/
No Wisconsin sausages?
What about UNKNOWN attendees?
_
Frank Pembleton
Manchester, MO
KLEB FOR PREZ!!
Chris K
Cayce, SC
Thanks Chuck,
I put new pads and indicators on last week and then a new main line to the
rear tonight. One of them must have worked its way lose.
I will check tomorrow.
Mike
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From: "Chuck Landenberger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Fri
My mother (70's) drives an '84 900. She loves it and wouldn't think of
letting us get her something newer, or an automatic. Hers is not as slow as
a 240D. The 'S' model was a 16-valve and a little quicker. For $200 I
don't think you can go wrong, unless, like you say, it is dangerous because
Today traveling back from (what else looking at a 1966 200D) I blew my #4
cylinder injector line right where it attaches to the injctor nut. (maybe
the 240D did not like he idea of me thinking of a 110 Chassis and let me
have it) Made a big mess. The clamp fell off and must of allowed enough
What does the third indicator light from the left on the dash represent on a
1983 240D? It is a rectangular yellow light with a black circle in the middle.
The circle has 3 black dashes going around the circle on each side of it. I do
not have an owners manual.
Thanks in advance,
Mike
From [EM
Mine has 3-400k on it. I only put on 100K or so. Yes, I put a factory
short block in it in 1973.
Loren
66 200D
66 200D 2.4
et al
At 03:06 PM 10/20/2006, you wrote:
On Fri, Oct 20, 2006 at 03:31:08PM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Besides Marshall anyone have any experience with the 110 ch
Hey guys
For some reason I thought O.T. was a reference to the Old
Testament..
H.. Maybe you all should come over to the MAC
side.
Take care
Chuck
Phoenix AZ
On Oct 20, 2006, at 4:13 PM, Redghost wrote:
do not click on the link?
Instead copy
I hate asking computer questions 'cause I'm such a friggin' rock when it comes
to these "confusers", but here goes.
When ever there is a link within an email (like Kaleb's look-at-my-parts link)
and I try to click on it to go there, my computer just locks up. The cursor
arrow turns into the litt
Curt, I had many 900's. Very nice car. Will run 200k+. Gearbox in the
85-88 were weak and usually gave out about 130k or so. I might have been
an exception, but I had really, really good luck with all of my 900's.
No electrical problems, they were spirited, economical and parts were
cheap. Easy
I did my drivers license test in a '74 Saab. The only thing I vaguely
remember about the '85 era vehicles is that I think they have the extra
weird gear driven H2O pumps which are a bitch to R&R, and leak into the sump
when they fail. I like Saabs...sort of.
On 10/20/06, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PR
I know we've got some Saab enthusiasts on this list so.
Theres an '85 Saab 900 on Craigslist near me. 114k miles, 5spd. Supposedly
needs a fuel pump relay to run.
They want $200, the pictures make it look like a very nice car which
considering its a New England car means its a rust bucket but I d
Hello Tom
Not really worried about cold weather starting in the long term. I don't drive
the car through the winter. I will
park it in the garage on Halloween and not drive it until probably April of 07.
I just have it on the street now as
I have another project sitting in its garage spot tempor
On Fri, Oct 20, 2006 at 03:31:08PM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Besides Marshall anyone have any experience with the 110 chassis and the
> 200D. I looked at one today, very little rust at all, owner who is the 3rd
> has done alot of work. Car has 100,000 miles all gauges work, original
>
On Fri, 20 Oct 2006 15:43:15 -0400 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 2. Convert from the looptype glow plugs to the filement type
> mercedessource.com has a conversion around 100 dollars US and an easy
> job. Biggest thing you can do.
Talk to our list sponsor (Rusty) at (800) 741-5252 about this. Ye
Randy
A few things.
1. Good battery.
2. Convert from the looptype glow plugs to the filement type
mercedessource.com has a conversion around 100 dollars US and an easy job.
Biggest thing you can do.
3. Block heater. If you do not have one get one and put it in lower
radiator hose. KAT mak
Chuck nailed it - the light alloy wheels are thicker - giving you less
vertical movement, might not a full "click"worth. I removed the steel
wheels anyway, just for that little bit of extra movement.
On 10/20/06, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Larry,
On my departed 116 300SD, I a
It was handy when starting out up hill, first thing on a cold morning,
before the engine had warmed up much ---
On 10/20/06, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I tried it last night on the way home from the office. Pulled it into L and it
did appear to be a bit lower than
normal. Not sure w
Besides Marshall anyone have any experience with the 110 chassis and the
200D. I looked at one today, very little rust at all, owner who is the 3rd
has done alot of work. Car has 100,000 miles all gauges work, original
radio works. Needs some door seals, an rear window seals. interior in rea
Yes - you can do it with the radiator in place - but it's a lot easier
with the shroud un-bolted, and perhaps the fan removed (can't
remember).
The only gotcha I ran into was that sinking feeling when it feels like
the threads are stripping when torquing the big bolt through the
tensioning arm int
Larry,
On my departed 116 300SD, I always removed the wheel in order to
adjust the rear parking brake shoes... If for no other reason that
it allowed for greater vertical movement of the screwdriver and
greater movement of that "thingy" inside... If you can imagine a
clockwise moveme
Howdy -
I was reading the procedure for adjusting the rear brakes and it tells
of removing a single wheel lug, - and adjusting the brakes thru the hole -
but it mentions the need to remove the Light Alloy Wheel. Does the standard
wheels on my '91 300D 2.5T count as light alloy in this case
I tried it last night on the way home from the office. Pulled it into L and it
did appear to be a bit lower than
normal. Not sure why MB bothered though. Unless I put a hitch on it and use it
to pull boats out at the launch
ramp, I'm not likely to ever need it.
Randy
-Original Message-
This link might be of interest to some folks who are looking for an expanded
selection of rims for their 123 and early 126 vehicles. VW Bus/Vanagons run
the same 5x112mm - 30mm offset as 14" Bundt rims. YMMV
http://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1935
--
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I dr
So, I started on the tensioner pulley R&R last night, but ended up spending
more than an hour looking for my 10mm socket. So, I'm going to ask for the
collective knowledge of the list on tensioner pulley R&R for the OM 603.
What are the gotchas? Can this be done with the radiator in place? TIA a
You can say it as often as you want, it doesn't make you right.
On 10/20/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I will say this again, so everyone pay attention, The 123 and 126 turbo
cars start in FIRST. If they dont, something is wrong or misadjusted.
The older non turbo cars start
Hendrik typed:
"I use a aftermarket product specifically
designed for the job, which is about 1/2" thick."
What is it exactly? Where can a dude with a crumbly hood pad see what you
used?
I replaced the one on the previous 300D I had and I seem to remember it was
going south after about 3 years
I will say this again, so everyone pay attention, The 123 and 126 turbo
cars start in FIRST. If they dont, something is wrong or misadjusted.
The older non turbo cars start in 2nd, will kick down into first if
kickdown switch is hit. The gas v8's with 4 speed trans(as in the
126's) start in 2
<>
T'ain't so! My 1970 4 spd. 111 coupe 4 speed automatic on the floor starts
in FIRST gear, however briefly, as does my 1983 300TD turbodiesel.
On 10/19/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> MB never put a 2 speed or 3 speed auto in a car.
No, our 450 SL has one. So far as I know,
Must be so . I got mine off the shelf but seemed a little crumbly as if
it had aged .
mak
Comes to mind that the life of rubber parts does not start when put into
service, but rather when produced.
These hoodpads may been on the shelve for 15 to 20 yeras.
I bought brand new fork spring gait
Thanks Peter -
I tried an 11mm flare fitting wrench but it was damged before I got to it
and it looks like it'll be damaged farther getting things loose I have new
parts - except for the metal line on the passenger side - Rusty couldn;t get
it - perhaps it's been discontinued. I may need to
Comes to mind that the life of rubber parts does not start when put into
service, but rather when produced.
These hoodpads may been on the shelve for 15 to 20 yeras.
I bought brand new fork spring gaiters for my '72 T100 Daytona and they
lasted one year.
I like "That sounds like a Tank" to be appr
Mercedes has offered too many transmissions in too many different cars to
unilaterally say what gear a given car will start in. I think a 79 240D
should have a 722.117 and the 83 300D should have a 722.315 and both SHOULD
start in 2nd gear. The 85 CALIFORNIA version should have what is
essential
> <>
>
As I recall, my '73 450SE was a 3-speed.
RLE
Hi; My 79 240D starts in 2nd unless accel. is pushed down all they way to
floor, then downshifts to 1st
my 83 300D works the same; starts in 2nd unless accel. pushed down to
floor
My 1985 works this way; Starts out in 1st (it is a Calif. model) not sure
if Federal model is same?
All three cars hav
y'know, you guys need to remind which list i'm on!
geez, no wonder normal people stopped coming to klebnet
On 10/19/06, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
actually, if you add violently scratching my scrotum, you pretty much
have me here.
On 10/19/06, Frank Pembleton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
actually, if you add violently scratching my scrotum, you pretty much have
me here.
On 10/19/06, Frank Pembleton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
So does Hurst.
(So I've heard...no personal knowledge)
_
Frank Pembleton
Manchester, MO
KLEB FOR PREZ!!
-Original Message-
Some cool stuff at that auction! Unfortunately due to employment
I couldn't stay for the whole thing. It was thinly attended due
to the rain, there were some nice deals. Such as the four-post
RV lift for $250. (Some assembly required.) I went for an hour
at lunch.
I didn't get the scale weig
is it a big deal rebuilding them or should I go ahead
and replace them?
They rebuild just fine. I use a grease gun filled with
water to pump out the pucks. (The threads are the same.)
-- Jim
MB never put a 2 speed or 3 speed auto in a car.
No, our 450 SL has one. So far as I know, all MB automatics
were four-speeds with a fluid coupler. I thought they put
the 3-speeds into the V8 cars, but they had a torque converter
to make up for the lack of first gear. (Our SL will do about
60
They are dual piston ATE calipers, probably exactly the same as the
Porsche (and anything else European).
Very easy.
GENTLE use of compressed air works, but I usually just free the stuck
piston up with the brake pedal (remove that pad only, it will pop
loose) then use two screwdrivers or two
So does Hurst.
(So I've heard...no personal knowledge)
_
Frank Pembleton
Manchester, MO
KLEB FOR PREZ!!
-Original Message-
From: Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 6:47 PM
Thats no probem at all. She snores and farts all night though.
Gary Hurst wr
http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQrdZ0QQsassZokieQ2dbenz
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL,
87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2,
84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250
http://www.striplin
Loads of 3 speeds went into Benzes, they actually are a superb gearbox.
- Original Message -
From: "Loren Faeth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 5:11 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D?
even the 110 automatics were/a
Far as I know all four speed Merc boxes are designed to start in second, the
operators manual makes reference to this if I remember right.
The normal shift pattern is 2 3 4, selecting S will lock out 4th so the
shift pattern is 2 3, selecting L while driving will put the box in second
until you
I think you may try that first and let us know how Grandma's old rug does
under the bonnet.
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From: "Redghost" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 2:13 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hood pad life (or lack of)
Why not just get
Probably rub on engine components. I use a aftermarket product specifically
designed for the job, which is about 1/2" thick. Have had it on my 230E for
well over two years and still looks like new. I have heard people say that
the pad they bought from dealers is rubbish and not lasting. This is
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