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Peter Frederick wrote:
Marshal:
Concerning rebuilds and factory engines on the W115 -- MB had quite a
few problems with pre-mature wear on that engine, and factory originals
are prone to excessive cylinder wear. A miss-match between piston,
sleeve, and ring types will also do the same thing
Ebay 190061201286
VIN wdbjf25h2xa832214
It is in west rutland, VT
I know 18k is a bit high for it. But it IS loaded (rain sensing wiper,
headlamp washer, ortho seats and bun warmers) (okay so it also has bose
and xenon. It is also an MB-TEX interior, not leather...
Thanks!
-j.
J.B. Hebert wrote:
The '89 to '94 SHO Tauruses had some of the first variable length
runners on a production car (or the first to work really well).
I believe the SHO had the short fat runners cut off by butterflies
which opened at a certain RPM and throttle position. I seem to
recall a
Got a 1999 W210.025 [E300Dt] question. I get some ... stumbling at steady
speed (even on cruise) on the highway in the 50-70mph range. I'll guess its
about 1500-2600 RPM or so. It feels like a momentary loss of power. I am not
getting a CEL. The filter is clean and new, the MAF is ~30k old. Im
John,
the actual free CARFAX is right in the listing.
On 12/13/06, John W. Reames III [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ebay item 200057245260 VIN wdbjf25h0xa769243
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Have 2 bad plugs in the 2.5, decided to replace those today, am trying
to do it without removing the manifold. The bad plugs are # 2 and 3. I
did remove the crossover pipe, and the first 3 injector lines. Finally
got #2 replaced. Tomorrow will try and get #3 done. It looks harder.
--
There is a pressure sensor on intake manifold if the intake pressure gets
too high it will cut the relay off to turn fuel down, which will then reduce
the boost. It is a safety device in case waste gate fails.
Trampas
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I bought a new refill windshield wiper blade for the 124 today
thinking I'd be smart and change it out instead of replacing the whole
assembly, saving myself a few bucks. I got the old wiper rubber out
and tried to install the new one but the rubbers are different between
the old and new. What's
Really, I have never heard of this 615 flawed problem. Interesting.
Anymore info on it?
Marshall Booth wrote:
Peter Frederick wrote:
Marshal:
Concerning rebuilds and factory engines on the W115 -- MB had quite a
few problems with pre-mature wear on that engine, and factory originals
are
Hi Kaleb,
After my 1st replacement of GPs on my 2.5 I decided to find a way to do it
easier. I bought some extra long ball-end allen wrenches that did the
trick. Was able to reach all the bolts and break them loose easily. I
removed the manifold because I find it easier that way. It took me
Yea, I usually remove the manifold, but since I was only going to
replace the 2 bad ones, I decided to try and do it with the manifold in
place like others have said can be done.
LarryT wrote:
Hi Kaleb,
After my 1st replacement of GPs on my 2.5 I decided to find a way to do it
easier. I
So, basically we have here the same principle that is used in exhaust
systems on 2-strokers.
Except there they are fixed and particular to a certan rpm/power range.
Looking at the OM606, there is a throttle/butterfly in the intake, another
in the crossover and than the whatever in the manifold.
Thinking about selling my 190D. Anybody looking for one? I have 2 of
those also. Might sell one or both.
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
(2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL,
87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, (2x) 84 190D 2.2,
81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250
Not trying to butt in here, but what is it with all these GP replacing's?
After 20 or so years of diesel driving, I had one bad GP. That was on a 505
Peugeot.
On 12/13/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yea, I usually remove the manifold, but since I was only going to
replace the
On 12/13/06, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm thinking I should just return the refill to the dealer and go buy
a whole assembly ..snip
There you go.
Throw-Away-Society ..we have a strong economy..
--
Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX
'82 300SD, '95 E300D
Marshall said:
Factory rebuilds are GREAT. All others are highly suspect. Few people
outside of the factory rebuild Mercedes engines by the book and when NOT
done by the book, they tend to be quite unreliable. I'd much rather have
a well cared for factory engine with 250-300kmi on it than a
Interstate is good
Die hard is good
Regards Tom Scordato
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 5:02 PM
Subject: [MBZ] 240D Battery
Hello Everyone.
I have had my 83 240D for 6 years and the battery I bought
I'll trade the 107 for the 190D AND a 2.5 turbo -
On 12/13/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thinking about selling my 190D. Anybody looking for one? I have 2 of
those also. Might sell one or both.
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OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
The Americans will always do the right
Turns out this car is a smoker, black smoke. IP pump was recently replaced
but not set properly supposively. Mechanic who worked for MB picked that up
right away. One of the things I fix before I drive it to PA. Do not want
fuel rich going into cylinders if I can help it.
Burns about a
Buy the Bosch Excell I believe. Work great and if you treat them once in a
while with 303 Aerospace jisim they last me at least two years and I drive
alot in the rain
Tom Scordato
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From: TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday,
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Well, if it was a convertible, maybe
OK Don wrote:
I'll trade the 107 for the 190D AND a 2.5 turbo -
On 12/13/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thinking about selling my 190D. Anybody looking for one? I have 2 of
those also. Might sell one or
is either 190D a stick shift?
On 12/13/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Well, if it was a convertible, maybe
OK Don wrote:
I'll trade the 107 for the 190D AND a 2.5 turbo -
On 12/13/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thinking
no
Sunil Hari wrote:
is either 190D a stick shift?
On 12/13/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Well, if it was a convertible, maybe
OK Don wrote:
I'll trade the 107 for the 190D AND a 2.5 turbo -
On 12/13/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL
Have torch, will convert!
On 12/13/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Well, if it was a convertible, maybe
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OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've
exhausted all the alternatives.
Sir Winston Churchill
yea, it would be VERY easy to convert one to a stick, there are plenty
of stick gas cars in the junk yards. In fact, now I have an idea.
hm
OK Don wrote:
Have torch, will convert!
On 12/13/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Well, if it was
Congratulations , Rusty, on the new grand daughter.
That is wonderful news.
Ned
Congrats to the Proud Parents and Grand Parents.
Russ W.
Rusty Cullens wrote:
I am officially a first time grandfather. My granddaughter, Isabella, was born
yesterday and came in at 7lbs 11oz. 20 3/4 tall. Everyone is super healthy
and we are a blessed family this Christmas season. After
CONGRATS!
-j.
if it were the SL, I'd have talked to him LONG ago...
On Wed, 13 Dec 2006 20:31:34 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Well, if it was a convertible, maybe
OK Don wrote:
I'll trade the 107 for the 190D AND a 2.5 turbo -
On 12/13/06, Kaleb C.
my 72 died before it's time. only 440k miles. i crashed it.
can't really confirm that premature wear thing, i suppose
On 12/13/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Peter Frederick wrote:
Marshal:
Concerning rebuilds and factory engines on the W115 -- MB had quite a
few problems
On 12/13/06, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I bought a new refill windshield wiper blade for the 124 today
thinking I'd be smart and change it out instead of replacing the whole
assembly, saving myself a few bucks. I got the old wiper rubber out
and tried to install the new one but the
The stuff that's going on with my SIL's '91 Isuzu Rodeo 3.1L V6 greatly
enhances my appreciation of the mechanical MB diesels! It started acting up
today. The car has always had something wrong with the cold starting
system, but it's always ran fine once it reaches operating temp. It just
On 12/13/06, kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The stuff that's going on with my SIL's '91 Isuzu Rodeo 3.1L V6 greatly
enhances my appreciation of the mechanical MB diesels!
I don't have any useful input about the problem with the truck
specifically... but I would note that one way Isuzu
From the notes in the factory repair manual, it looks like the entire
run of 220s, 68 to 72 were a problem. Head design was changed a couple
times, so were cylinder liners and piston.
One needs to have a care to get it all correct when doing a rebuild!
If you get the correct liners and
Buy the dealer assembly if you want to change it, the aftermarket ones
are not the same, and are flimsy in comparison.
If you have problems with blade slap, the whole thing needs to be
replaced, and check the arm itself for looseness, they do wear.
There are two different lengths, too.
get the right part. They both have two grooves running on either side
along the length so that it can slide in place, but the new one has
blind ends - the bottom groove doesn't go all the way to the ends. I
wasn't able to relocate the clip and the two long metal rods from the
old one to the new
I have had my 83 240D for 6 years and the battery I bought when I
got the car is starting to fade. What should I get? Parts store says
they have a 240D' battery in stock 850 Cold Cranking Amp. is that
enough? (Whatever battery I get must fit in the tray.)
The correct Group 49 battery is
Jim, Now I am really serious about renting your socket. Let me know
if you
might consider a rental.
It's 3/4 drive, that going to be a problem?
-- Jim
Hi, Alex.
The 3.1 is entirely different than the 3.2 V6 in the 1993 and later Rodeos
and Troopers. It's a GM pushrod engine, and the 3.2L DOHC engine is built
and designed by Isuzu and is a lot more powerful as I'm sure you know.
The check engine light is on, so there may be some trouble
kevin kraly wrote:
It's warm enough not to have the cold starting problem, but not hot
enough to have the fast idle/overfueling problem. The minute it reaches
normal temperature, it's BAAACK! I'm bouncing this off the Isuzu guys
as well, but I figured that one of yous may have some
Thanks! I do have a service manual so someone can point me to where the O2
sensor is. It should be on the exhaust manifold somewhere, right?
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1983 300SD 264K miles, Ursula
kevin kraly wrote:
Thanks! I do have a service manual so someone can point me to where the O2
sensor is. It should be on the exhaust manifold somewhere, right?
It will be on the exhaust manifold or downpipe. Since this is a
V-engine you may have two, one for each bank. It will probably
We made the switch to Bosch from Anco a couple years ago and found a
difference. I now have the Bosch Excell (whatever it's called) and I haven't
noticed much difference over then non-excell. BUT on my wife's car, her
Bosch are wearing out quickly and we may try the excell on there.
Fascinating
Thanks, David.
It shouldn't be too hard to find it to unplug it for troubleshooting.
Kevin in HIllsboro, OR
1983 300SD 264K miles, Ursula
I've often wondered on the subject of procuring and owning the type of
automobiles some of us favor (early to mid 80s European).
What will it be like to try to find one 10 or 15 years from now?
If we cannot find them in decent shape for a decent price, what will be our
alternatives?
To explain
It's probably just my experience living in the desert, but I swore off
Interstate batteries after several of them died after about a year or less a
piece. I'm probably wrong though, as many of you recommend them.
The small Die-Hard in my 4 cyl. gasser continues to impress me. It came with
the
It's 3/4 drive, that going to be a problem?
Some sears stores stock a 1/2x3/4 adapter; I bought one along with the I
13/16 (46mm) socket for the fuel sender. Of course for the higher torque
application you might snap it or the ratchet. I also have an older (5
yrs?) husky brand 1/2 ratchet
Consumer Reports (Nov 05) covered five group sizes but not Group 39 so this
may be OT. Diehard was dead last in three groups and in the bottom half of
the others. NAPA Select and Legend rated at or near the top. Duralast (Auto
Zone) was a best buy in one group and Everlast (Walmart / MAXX) had
You missed the point - I can convert the SLC with a torch
However, that would have ben my next question after getting the 190D -
how many of the parts do have for a manny conversion?
On 12/13/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
yea, it would be VERY easy to convert one to a
Amen! In my limited experience (27 years and 5 Diesel cars, from GM to BMW
to VW to MB), I have never had to replace a GP. That said, I am starting to
get a bit of rough idle on start up (still starts very readily, though),
that disappears after about 15 seconds. *Might* be one or two GPs
What's the scoop on them? I've never seen them having never been able to
make an Okie Q.
Maybe one of then is something I can't live withouta good third car or
one for the soon-to-be-home-from-college daughter could drive around.
Tell me more, KalebI'm off to bed (after 24years of
No Prob I needed a 3/4 breaker bar to bust loose the one 240D subframe
mount. I had a 6' cheater on it with the 1/2 breaker bar from crapsman,
but I didn't bear down on it. I was afraid i'd break the crapsman bar and
need to buy a new one, since their warranty is crap.
With the 3/4 bar,
I bought my 124.193 a few years back and decided as a course of preventative
manitenance to replace the gp's. Last week I ended up having to replace 4 of
the 6 again.
I got mine from Rusty the first time and the dealer this time.
Jeff Zedic
Toronto
Harry Watkins wrote:
Consumer Reports (Nov 05) covered five group sizes but not Group 39 so this
may be OT. Diehard was dead last in three groups and in the bottom half of
the others. NAPA Select and Legend rated at or near the top. Duralast (Auto
Zone) was a best buy in one group and Everlast
Jeff Zedic wrote:
I bought my 124.193 a few years back and decided as a course of preventative
manitenance to replace the gp's. Last week I ended up having to replace 4 of
the 6 again.
I got mine from Rusty the first time and the dealer this time.
There is something wrong with an OM603 engine
Marshall Booth wrote:
There is something wrong with an OM603 engine that goes thru a set of
glow plugs in a few years! The plugs should last at least 100-150kmi
even if the car is city driven.
Or it could be a problem with the glow plugs. Both Bosch and Beru make
FINE plugs. Whether you buy
I dont have any parts for a manny conversion. If I were to do it, I
would go buy a complete 190 gas car for the parts.
OK Don wrote:
You missed the point - I can convert the SLC with a torch
However, that would have ben my next question after getting the 190D -
how many of the parts do
Whoops, a little backed up on emails.
The wagon didn't meet reserve. I've yet to decide what to do with it,
as my wife and I still kind of want to hang onto it. It's just that
parking is tight, money too with a baby arriving in a couple months.
Tim
1982 300TD (still for sale)
1991 300TE 4Matic
Bosch replacement blades truly rock!
On 12/14/06, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
We made the switch to Bosch from Anco a couple years ago and found a
difference. I now have the Bosch Excell (whatever it's called) and I
haven't
noticed much difference over then non-excell. BUT on my
Hey Kevin,
I'm not totally familiar with the 3.1 in the Rodeo and I notice everyone
mentions the O2 sensor as being the culprit here. I can't help but wonder
because your engine floods so much it sounds like a faulty fuel pressure
regulator. The O2 sensors are mounted just behind the manifold
oh, another thing to check too is the cold start valve. If its leaking or not
cycling properly will cause a high idle and flooding
Harry
69 280 SEL 135,000 Miles
72 350SL 118,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
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To:
Zoltan Finks wrote:
I've often wondered on the subject of procuring and owning the type of
automobiles some of us favor (early to mid 80s European).
What will it be like to try to find one 10 or 15 years from now?
I think for the answer to that, you just have to look at the market in
old
Marshall Booth wrote:
Virtually ALL of the batteries you mention are made to virtually the
same standards by Johnson Controls! The differences found in testing
different labeled Johnson Controls batteries are the same differences
that exist within the individual batteries sporting each
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hey Kevin,
I'm not totally familiar with the 3.1 in the Rodeo and I notice everyone
mentions the O2 sensor as being the culprit here. I can't help but wonder
because your engine floods so much it sounds like a faulty fuel pressure
regulator. The O2 sensors are
On 12/14/06, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It seems that the particular type of auto that many of us value is prime
for
the buying now, and I'm just wondering what the landscape will look like
ten
years from now.
There'll be a lot fewer '80s cars on the road and people will be
Buy the riceburner hot cars and stash them away in a climate controlled
garage. This includes ford Probe, which is really a mazda.
At 01:34 PM 12/14/2006, you wrote:
What I'm curious about is what cars from the current era people will be
nostalgic about 20 years from now.
Loren Faeth
I think the death rate of today's cars is FAR higher than those that we
admire from the 80's. Consequently, in 20 years from now, there may be as many
cars from the 80's available as there are from the 00's.
Saw a picture of a German highway scene recently. About 10 cars in the
I find the new ones at least as easy, if not more so than the old ones.
Sure, you either have to take it to Autozone, or spend $100 for a code
reader (some of the Mercedes tools are way more than that) but then any time
there's a problem my experience has been that it pretty much just tells you
If you don't mind me asking, what type of money did you need for it? I've
decided to try and find two older mercs to replace what my Dad and I
currently have as daily drivers. Reading all the posts on the list, I'd
like to try a diesel, but two older gasers with proper maintance would be ok
as my wife and I still kind of want to hang onto it.
Take it from me, the frequent buyer/seller! If you sell it, you'll kind of
wish you had it, especially when the money isn't there to go out and buy
another one like it. Of course, at that time, there are quite a few that
you'd really like
I've got another piece of info. It used up nearly 1/2 of a tank during the
33 miles out to my house. So far, I've got many possibilities including O2
and coolant temp sensors, but the faulty fuel pressure regulator may be the
culprit.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1983 300sD 265K miles, Ursula
When the flooding occurs, it's INSTANT, and when it's not flooding, the
engine runs perfectly. It's like someone turns on a switch, and BAM! Would
I be able to figure out what's going on based on trouble codes?
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1983 300sD 265K miles, Ursulas
Hi, All.
190DT 1987.
I'm trying to track down an electrical problem. The washer pump works
when jumped, but not by pushing the stalk. The #1 fuse has no power
on it when ign. switched on. Perusing the ETM and the (P)Hanes manual
there is some question that there is a voltage protection relay
David Brodbeck wrote:
Marshall Booth wrote:
Virtually ALL of the batteries you mention are made to virtually the
same standards by Johnson Controls! The differences found in testing
different labeled Johnson Controls batteries are the same differences
that exist within the individual
Her eyes were blue, deep as the sea. But the report questions how that can be
enforced when many of the providers remain unregulated.
Banks will be required to have internal processes to assess their capital needs
and request regulators to assess their evaluations to ensure sufficient capital
Frederick W Moir wrote:
Hi, All.
190DT 1987.
I'm trying to track down an electrical problem. The washer pump works
when jumped, but not by pushing the stalk. The #1 fuse has no power
on it when ign. switched on. Perusing the ETM and the (P)Hanes manual
there is some question that there is a
Osmond Preston wrote:
Her eyes were blue, deep as the sea. But the report questions how that can be
enforced when many of the providers remain unregulated.
Banks will be required to have internal processes to assess their capital needs
and request regulators to assess their evaluations to
Marshall, do you a large white hat? You come to our rescue so often,
Thank you!
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel headache #3
http://img.eautopartscatalog.com/live/P205618126KAE.JPG
Mercedes part number 201 540 37 45 is located behind the battery near
the KLIMA relay. After market it costs about
its spam. I clicked the wrong button, I meant to reject it rather than
approve it. My fault.
Marshall Booth wrote:
Osmond Preston wrote:
Her eyes were blue, deep as the sea. But the report questions how that can be
enforced when many of the providers remain unregulated.
Banks will be
What the heck is this and WHY?
First I've seen of it. Offhand, I would call it Spam.
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
I hate to say it-but it resembles some of the previous rants on this list.
No flame, etc. (Tomorrow is Moose Day)
Dwight
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Bissell Cove
Wickford RI 02852
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Thursday,
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
its spam. I clicked the wrong button, I meant to reject it rather than
approve it. My fault.
You're COMPLETELY forgiven. You don't make many mistakes!!
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth Ph.D.
Ass't Prof. (ret.)
Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
A little piece of trivia:
Mercedes diesel tolerances are so tight that Mercedes specs cylinder number
1 differently than the other 3 or 4. They do this because number 1 runs
slightly cooler than the rest.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
256-656-1924
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From: [EMAIL
there is some question that there is a voltage protection relay
somewhere in the system. There are some charts that say that it is in
the relay/fuse box and there is a position for it. Amongst the
missing though. Any useful insights appreciated.
It has a 10A GM-type blade fuse in it, check
Since I'm adding to my fleet again this weekend, I will probably be selling
a vehicle soon. Either the CD or the '90 sedan. Both nice clean rust free
cars from down south. I'm in the Detroit area.
Ralph W.
'83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons)
'90 300D '01 E320 Wagon
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What are you getting?
Ralph W wrote:
Since I'm adding to my fleet again this weekend, I will probably be selling
a vehicle soon. Either the CD or the '90 sedan. Both nice clean rust free
cars from down south. I'm in the Detroit area.
Ralph W.
'83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons)
'90
http://dieselgiant.com/mercedes_diesel_maintenance_tips.htm
Cool Diesel page.
Waylon Black
Little Elm, Texas
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