steering, and four on the floor. 0-60 in 10 minutes.
I find our 200D quite torquey, and usually leave it in fourth
gear for most driving, once I'm up to speed. It'll even hit
about 65 by the end of the onramp, if I'm alone. The 240D auto
took 'til almost the next exit to get up to speed.
I
I can handle a $20 ammeter. How will this be differnt from my 10A DMM?
Simple, it'll measure 30A without burning out!
So, this will tell me if the glow plug is getting hot?
Nothing will tell you that, except maybe eyeballing one while it runs.
But if it isn't drawing the proper amount of cu
Hello Friends.
I gave my 2.5 a good Italian tuneup today- what a difference. I had
been using it for <15 mile trips and it was a bit clogged. But now that
it is sounding like a Swiss watch again, I can hear an annoying "swoosh"
- pretty loud (can hear inside at idle) coming from what sounds
How do you know #1 cly is at tdc?
By using the dial gauge to measure a dropped valve against the
piston top. But you almost never need to know this, unless
something has been messed up. You certainly don't need to know
it to measure chain stretch. Line up the marks and read the
stretch off (i
Well that doesn't sound right... Unless the 115 has significantly less cooling
capacity than a 123 it should be able to keep up unless its 110 and you're
driving flat out with the AC on.
I was never able to get my 240D to heat up except for the time I put the
thermostat in backwards...
My 190D
Curt:
It is so unlikely that you will be able to clean out that rad that you
would be better off catching meteors
Check for a cold spot in front of the fan -- if there is one, dump the
rad.
Sadly, the stuff that collects is only dissolved by acids that will
also eat the aluminum, and y
it's old enough to be president. almost. That, and that whole "Born in the
US" thing.
On 11/5/06, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Curt:
It is so unlikely that you will be able to clean out that rad that you
would be better off catching meteors
Check for a cold spot in front o
Purchased a first aid kit and mounting shelf for my 74 240D the other
day and now I call upon the advice of experts. I have always believed
the "correct" place to hang the shelf that hold the kit was under the
glove box, on the passenger side kick panel. Recently talking to a
friend who has a 220D
Tom,
PUT IT ON A TRUCK or train
The car will be a pain in the rear for anybody to drive that far
without cruise control. The weather this time of year and until late
May on the route would make somebody think twice before heading out due
to storms and just bad driving. Even getting it down
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Curt,
You might be right. I can run mine full throttle up hills if I turn
both heater cores and the blower fan on full blast, so I probably
have a clogged radiator. I've never had any luck with radiator flush,
and I have no chance of affording
I think Tyler is driving a 115 chassis 240D - it should have the
copper radiator like the 220D (?). If so, take it to a radiator shop
for rodding, cleaning, and flow testing.
Mercedes recommends using a citric acid flush - it's covered in the
service manual. There was recent thread on the subject
If the engine is cared for and the transmission is good, you can cruise
all day at 74 mph. I can get Gump to top speed of 87 mph for a few
miles, but back down since she does not like to go that fast.
The cars are slow to get to top speed but will hold it as well as any
other diesel, expect t
Use citric acid, that will take out anything stronger acids will.
Chances are, unless the core is badly corroded, your local radiator
shop will be able to unsolder the tanks and "rod out" the core, then
solder the tanks back on.
Make SURE they either seal or remove the oil cooler while doing
On Sun, 5 Nov 2006 20:50:37 -0800 Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The cars are slow to get to top speed but will hold it as well as any
> other diesel, expect those new turbo or CDI things. Gump will climb a
> hill in second or third and gain speed. Slowly, but she will gain at
> WOT.
The blower is a DIY, but get a friend or two for dash install and
removal. You will need that many hands to man handle it out. I think
the windscreen got installed after the dash. If you can have friends
hitting all the parts, you could do it in a few hours. Alone it is 10
hours shop time.
YES
to Everything
Best place to get to know the car is to putter around town for a day
and then get out on the highway and go for 80 miles to open her up.
They drive like old cars or like cars used to long ago.
On Nov 5, 2006, at 7:03 AM, Peter Frederick wrote:
They feel a bit "breathless"
Jim, I thought the Frankenheap had a 616 head. Makes it a 240D then?
On Nov 5, 2006, at 8:39 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:
Beside all the normal slow to accelerate stuff, what is the general
consensus of those who have
driven and owned 115 chassis 220Ds as HIGHWAY cars.
I think they'd make a real ni
That is why I have two pre filters. One lives with the current filter
and get swapped out for the cleaned one on a change. clean and swap,
clean and swap. If you get luck at the PnP, you get another.
On Nov 5, 2006, at 9:05 AM, Tom Hargrave wrote:
Jim,
Since you mentioned the oil filter -
You just got all the power Gump has. Should be able to hit mid 80's on
the flats and get big biceps taking corners.
On Nov 5, 2006, at 9:41 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Now the next bother. Anyone around Portland Oreg. who could look at
this
car and take her for a test drive before I comit
In a message dated 11/5/2006 7:38:54 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Beside all the normal slow to accelerate stuff, what is the general
concessis of those who have
driven and owned 115 chassis 220Ds as HIGHWAY cars. I have a real nice one
I have come
across wel
I have seen them in both locations. I would prefer the boot than kick
panel, since there was less foot room with the box down there.
On Nov 5, 2006, at 6:57 PM, Eric Anderton wrote:
Purchased a first aid kit and mounting shelf for my 74 240D the other
day and now I call upon the advice of ex
I don't remember any of my three 115 cars having one -- but then
again, I don't remember a lot of things now.
On 11/5/06, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I have seen them in both locations. I would prefer the boot than kick
panel, since there was less foot room with the box down there.
-
I'll bite, what's the harm in turning the engine in the wrong direction...
Thanks,
Alan Clarke
85 300 Turbo
LarryT wrote:
Hi Tom,
As the engine rotates - and it must *only* be turned in the normal
direction of travel, BTW - you'll see the cam lobes turn and alternately
open/close the v
Gump does not have a place for her factory kit. No kit when I got her
either.
On Nov 5, 2006, at 9:42 PM, OK Don wrote:
I don't remember any of my three 115 cars having one -- but then
again, I don't remember a lot of things now.
On 11/5/06, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I have seen
I'll bite, what's the harm in turning the engine in the wrong
direction...
Probably no actual harm done, though the usual warning is about
timing chains jumping a tooth, etc. The real problem is that
all the slack ends up on the wrong side of measurements, and
whatever you're measuring ends up
Jim, I thought the Frankenheap had a 616 head. Makes it a 240D then?
It may. But it still is a 2l motor, not a 2.4, it's just got
a little better breathing through slightly larger valves. Or
so I understand.
-- Jim
The displacement difference between the 2.2L and 2.4L is in the
cylinder bore (the 2.4 is slightly larger). There are other
differences as well -- I believe the IP is lubed by engine oil as in
the 617, and that the head is slightly different.
Peter
The earlier 240 liter, at least the 1975 model, was lubed the same way as
the 220 engine. I believe the 240 went to engine oil lubrication in 1976 or
1977.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
256-656-1924
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It's been 10+ years since I was deep into my 240D engine, but IIRC, turning
it backwards can also cause the old style (the ones with the clip) chain
connectors to come apart. But I believe the primary reason is the chain
jumping a tooth. While it may seem unlikely, it's actually pretty easy i
Why would you spend 10-12 hours to install a used part? Wouldn't it make
more sense to install a tested but new part? How pissed would you bee two
weeks later when you have to do it again. Even if the PnP guy gave you a
refund.
Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
78 Chevy Custom deluxe
'85 300T
The blower motors run a long time before they fail & they are easy to test
before installing.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
256-656-1924
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To: Merce
The blower motors run a long time before they fail...
Especially if, knowing the car's weakness, you turn them off as soon
as ram air can take over. They can also, albeit with difficulty, be
lubricated from the air intake side.
-- Jim
Now that I have completed a strech of working 30 of the last 36 nights
(refueling outages are busy times at the old nuke plant), I believe I need to
politely asking Mr. Jim Friesen for an in the garage lesson on valve adjusting.
Before I do my engine needs a good cleaning to prevent stern finger
Not the 2.4 in the 115, the ip still have to be filled with the oil.
Only ones that were lubed from the engine was the 115 300D and later
diesels.
Peter Frederick wrote:
The displacement difference between the 2.2L and 2.4L is in the
cylinder bore (the 2.4 is slightly larger). There are othe
My 72 220/8 gasser has the first aid kit mounted in
the passenger footwell on the right side kickpanel.
Came from the factory like this as my parents were the
original owners. A friend of mine has a 70 280SE 3.5
coupe with the first aid kit mounted in the trunk.
Dimitri
--- "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[
I ran Graspics on my '82 300CD. Excellent snow tire, but very soft
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 12:24 AM
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You will get a ton of advice but in 4 years, I have never had a
problem with hundreds of tr
I don't know about the hood pad, but for the rest of the engine bay,
warm it up a bit, spray it down with some kind of degreaser cleaner
(that green or orange stuff works OK and does not smell bad) then drive
over to the nearest 25cent carwash, spray it again with degreaser and
then hit it with
> then drive over to the nearest 25cent carwash, spray it again with
degreaser and
then hit it with the soap hose (or use their degreaser option first if
they have it).
How many people here can remember when the quarter car wash only cost a
quarter? Last time I was there it didn't start '
HAH! I can't properly seal the main fuel filter (spin-on canister) on her
1985 300CD. Is the fuel too "thin" to be stopped by the filter's rubber
gasket??
On 11/6/06, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Now that that new fuel is out there, I've heard several dudes at the
workplace say the
Howdy -
I like Simple Green on my 78 240D.. I mist the engine area with light
spray from the garden hose, then spray with SG, allow to work for 15 or 20
min, then spray it off with the hose. I make sure I don't saturate any
little black boxes - other than that I hose everything down.
I tried a 2200 psi pressure washer on the '83 300D. Really blasted the dirt
and oil off. Happened to hit a belt with high pressure stream. It blew
rubber right out of the belt; leaving only the fabric. Decided it might do
the same to a gasket, so I haven't used it since.
If the pressure co
The owner of the 280SE 4.5 is a JERK:
"Recent Work
* Radiator re-cored - custom core that cost $600
* New spark plugs
* Valves adjusted
* New front brakes
* New flex plate "
A NEW radiator is only $900 and I could have sold him a decent repairable
one for $100.
On 11/4/06, Redghost <[EMAIL P
RC Imports in Rockville, MD. 301 762-4205. Ask for Rick and tell him I
sent you. http://www.rcimports.com
On 11/4/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Clay there is supposed to be a real good guy in the area. I heard folks
recommend him when I was looking at a 240D down there.
The owner of the 280SE 4.5 is a JERK:
A NEW radiator is only $900 and I could have sold him a decent
repairable
one for $100.
Jerk? No, I wouldn't say that. Fool, perhaps.
-- Jim
Bob,
Was it sealed before? Have you changed the copper washer under the
filter bolt? We had that trouble with my brother's 240D on #2 fuel and
a new washer from Rusty fixed it.
Dwight
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + + miles-Green Goddess
1990 300D 2.5t, 135K miles-The Princess
Wickford,
I thinks its http://www.rc-imports.com/
Mike
On 11/6/06, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
RC Imports in Rockville, MD. 301 762-4205. Ask for Rick and tell him I
sent you. http://www.rcimports.com
On 11/4/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Clay there is suppo
I believer the FSM states 25mm, which is more like 1" of play. That's
why I don't like 123 series cars, and why just about every 107 I've
ever looked at (that had service records) showed a box replacement at
some point. 123 drivers are often willing to accept an inch of play,
but 107 drivers seldo
Bob,
first, we need to be clear about whether we're talking about LSD (Low
Sulfur Diesel), or ULSD (ULTRA Low Sulfur Diesel). (i didn't see a thread about
LSD, only ULSD...)
whether or not we have "something to worry about" doesn't seem to be clear
to everyone yet, but many seem to thi
I can't seem to find a place that will do this anymore. All of the
radiator shops just replace the radiator. I have the old style brass
radiators on all four of my vehicles (74 mercedes, 84 volvo, 87
volvo, and 89 honda).
On Nov 5, 2006, at 8:44 PM, Peter Frederick wrote:
Use citric acid,
Thanks,
Alan
85 300 turbo
LarryT wrote:
It's been 10+ years since I was deep into my 240D engine, but IIRC, turning
it backwards can also cause the old style (the ones with the clip) chain
connectors to come apart. But I believe the primary reason is the chain
jumping a tooth. While it ma
Yeah, I overstated his ignorance. In fact, it's a beautiful car so I
should not have second-guessed the owner's decision.
On 11/6/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The owner of the 280SE 4.5 is a JERK:
> A NEW radiator is only $900 and I could have sold him a decent
> repairable
> o
I'm not Bob!
It's not leaking from under the banjo bolt because of hte copper washer, but
from where the filter screws into the canister rim. The seal between the
filter gasket itself and the inner rim of the canister is puddling with
diesel.
BTW, the fuel filters no longer include this copper
10-4 - good catch.
On 11/6/06, Michael Hall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I thinks its http://www.rc-imports.com/
Mike
On 11/6/06, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> RC Imports in Rockville, MD. 301 762-4205. Ask for Rick and tell him I
> sent you. http://www.rcimports.com
>
>
>
Jim Cathey wrote:
>> The blower motors run a long time before they fail...
>>
>
> Especially if, knowing the car's weakness, you turn them off as soon
> as ram air can take over.
Wow, that brings back memories. I used to do that in my Volvo 240.
That's another car with a hard-to-get-at blow
CR didn't like the car at all
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/first-look-2006-smart-fortwo-406/index.htm
--
Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark
'87 300SDL (270,491 mi) head case?
'83 300SD (241 kmi)
'82 300CD (162 kmi)
'82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR engine work
'85 300D (280,176)
Luther wrote:
> CR didn't like the car at all
>
> http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/first-look-2006-smart-fortwo-406/index.htm
>
It sounds like it'd be a good idea in a cramped European city, but it's
just not a good design for American driving conditions.
6 hours is nothing. It took me 2 very long weekends to replace the blower
motor in one 1975 240D. When the blower failed in my second 240D, I sold the
car, bought a 123 body 300D & never looked back! The blower motor failed in
it. 3 screws later & a bruised forehead (it fell on my head) & I had it
You beat me to the same answer. The smart is a very popular car in Europe.
We have too many open roads here in the States.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
256-656-1924
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Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
256-656-1924
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Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 1:51 PM
To: Weekly Highway Diesel Prices
Subject: Today's Diesel Prices
** ** **
For in-city use you probably couldn't beat one, except it might benefit
from a hybrid/plug-in powertrain? I guess that would add to the price
quite a bit, and it is pretty frugal on fuel as it is. On a Texas
interstate, cruising at 75-80mph (in the slow lane, watch out for big
chipped diesel
Well up here in Canada where there about 500+ running about locally,
I'll comment a bit.
I'll note the performance is like say a 240D, mind usually the
performance is fine for daily driving, even on the highway. People
who drive them usually figure out how to shift the auto-manual
tranmis
It would be downright dangerous to ride a bicylce, motorcycle, or drive a
Smartcar in any sort of urban American traffic with the USUV numskulls on their
cellphones.
G. M. Brown
Rochester, NY
On 6-Nov-06, at 12:58 PM, Rich Thomas wrote:
For in-city use you probably couldn't beat one, except it might
benefit
from a hybrid/plug-in powertrain? I guess that would add to the price
quite a bit, and it is pretty frugal on fuel as it is. On a Texas
interstate, cruising at 75-80mph (in t
Why? I have a 76 300D and highly recommend one.
Randy
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Now, with all of this talk about 115 bodies, I kind of miss my 220D & 240Ds.
They were great cars. Someone please stop me before I buy another
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
OK - I can't say I have looked that closely but if it is so difficult to get to
the blower motor assembly on these
cars, is it not possible to come up with some sort of retrofit setup? Cut a
hole and mount a blower in place of the
radio - who knows but why give up on a car just because the blower
speaking as someone who routinely does ride bikes and motorcycles in urban
traffic, i can tell you that it's not so dangerous as long as you know and heed
by the first
rule of 2-wheel traffic; You *ARE* Invisible.
beyond that, most of the risks are easily minimized to where they're
negligibl
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.
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Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 2:14 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ultra Wicked Low Sulfer Fuel
I'm not Bob!
It's not leakin
Sorry Andrew-lost track of my threads-so to speak. Not sure what to say.
I initiated this thread-not sorry either since it has been very
informative-I think it will be a concern or something to watch for those
of us with pre 2007 diesels. I will watch the filter on my 300D 2.5
since it now has the
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I have driven the entire length of both I-5 and I-84 here in Oregon
at 75mph without being passed once. Since you will get a $500 ticket
within minutes for going 24mph over the speed limit, I rarely see
people driving that fast. I have driven in
The blower was fully tested and reconditioned with assistance from BiL.
He also helped with the install. For the $5 it cost for the part, I
saved $395 over retail. Worth the price to me.
On Nov 6, 2006, at 4:33 AM, Chris Kueny wrote:
Why would you spend 10-12 hours to install a used part?
Thanks, I passed that along.
On Nov 6, 2006, at 7:57 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
RC Imports in Rockville, MD. 301 762-4205. Ask for Rick and tell him
I
sent you. http://www.rcimports.com
On 11/4/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Clay there is supposed to be a real good
If you can crawl up in the place the blower services, a few large
computer fans with the neon lights would work. I thought about it, but
decided it was easier to just replace the thing.
On Nov 6, 2006, at 1:48 PM, R A Bennell wrote:
OK - I can't say I have looked that closely but if it is so
Revenue stream that supports all sorts of small towns
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I have driven the entire length of both I-5 and I-84 here in Oregon
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within m
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