On 8/31/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1965-Mercedes-Benz-1300-SEI_W0QQitemZ270160883154QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6783QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
So that's a long-wheelbase S-class with a 13-liter engine? ;)
Alex Chamberlain
'87 300D Tu
On Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:46:50 -0700 Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> > On our W123, the driver's side door check door frame pin bracket has
> > broken loose from the frame. Since it's a U-shaped piece of steel
> > whose long, flat section is on the other side of the metal frame from
> > the
> On our W123, the driver's side door check door frame pin bracket has
> broken loose from the frame. Since it's a U-shaped piece of steel whose
> long, flat section is on the other side of the metal frame from the
> pin,
> it's hard to repair.
I think I've heard of people drilling a large-ish ho
> I once purchased a 1976 300D that was missing its AC pulley belt.
> After
> purchasing the car, I had the belt installed but it immediately broke
> because the rotary AC compressor was seized!
If the belt is missing, that's the first thing I assume!
-- Jim
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On Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:18:32 -0400 "andrew strasfogel"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 8/31/07, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > On our W123, the driver's side door check door frame pin bracket has
> > broken loose from the frame. Since it's a U-shaped piece of steel
> > whose lo
Oh, Im not, but somebody might want it.
Rich Thomas wrote:
> How ya goin ta git it outta there?
>
> --R
>
> Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote:
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1965-Mercedes-Benz-1300-SEI_W0QQitemZ270160883154QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6783QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
>>
>> ---
>>
How ya goin ta git it outta there?
--R
Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote:
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>
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> Kaleb C. Striplin
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The blower motor going out is what quickly lead to my evaporator
giving up the ghost. I wouldn't be surprised at all if his evaporator
was leaking big time as well. I've been three summers without A/C now
just waiting for the nerve to undertake an evaporatectomy. Problem is
that since I sold the 30
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The only auto "miracle" chemical that ever worked for me is NAPA's
engine seal rejuvenator. I've fixed several cars with it that went
tens of thousands of miles afterworlds.
Stuff was very light, not viscous. Cars had hydraulic lifter, no
problems.
Engine hot, pour stuff in, drive about 10 mile
no, they are the same too. They have a different air cleaner, but it is
located up front, so there is even more room on those.
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From: "John Robbins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussi
They are not the same. The coup windshield has a steeper slope & the car has
a lower roof line, but they used the same piece of glass. Also, the back
window is slightly shorter because of the lower roof & the seats sit lower
to accommodate the lower roof line. I'm sure they also did some juggling
FWIW, it wasn't difficult at all the change out the battery in my '85
California 300D; only took a few minutes.
cheers!
e
John Robbins wrote:
> Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote:
>
>> I dont really see how that could be. A sedan, wagon, coupe are all the same
>> from the windshield up.
>>
No doubt...
Everyone here starts reaching for a jacket at 65 degrees.
Bob R.
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Amen
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Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 10:53 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] kind of O.T. Going Down to Polk County
Only if any gay friends decide to tie the knot.
On 8/31/
Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote:
> I dont really see how that could be. A sedan, wagon, coupe are all the same
> from the windshield up.
The California versions are different...
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I dont really see how that could be. A sedan, wagon, coupe are all the same
from the windshield up.
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From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007
I have never removed an air cleaner to remove a battery, I dont see any
reason to.
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Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 2:26 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '
Interesting, my '82 CD has the same configuration as my '82D, '85D, and dad's
'85D-cali, and '85TD. What gives?
On Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:29:55 -0500, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The roominess around the battery of a 1985 300CD is defiitely more cramped
> than a 1983 300TD, I ca
No mention of oil leaks, cracked circuit boards or shoe goo, sorry..
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The roominess around the battery of a 1985 300CD is defiitely more cramped
than a 1983 300TD, I can tell you that as a FACT.
On 8/31/07, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> it's identical. Kaleb, can you get it out without removing the air
> cleaner?
>
> Luther
>
> On Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:58:5
If that's the case, it seems suspicious that he hasn't already replaced it.
He may be trying to use this as a way to mask a more serious problem, such
as no A/C.
I once purchased a 1976 300D that was missing its AC pulley belt. After
purchasing the car, I had the belt installed but it immediately
On 8/31/07, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Crap. Every time I get any kind of heat out of the vents it reeks. So
> what is making the smelly mess? The melting foam? Sure smells like
> burnt plastic now that I think about it.
Yes. I spent months off and on chasing red herrings befor
it's identical. Kaleb, can you get it out without removing the air cleaner?
Luther
On Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:58:50 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> The engine bay should be the same as any other 123 isnt it?
>
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no, takes mayby 20 minutes.
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From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 12:19 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal
The engine bay should be the same as any other 123 isnt it?
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From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 12:17 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '85 300CD bat
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
> Nah. The wiper mechanism has to come out and a lot of fiddly trim
> along with it. It looks daunting, but only takes half an hour after
> the first time. Good time to check for disintegrating foam on the
> recirc flap, which blows against the heater core and into the
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>
>
>
> Bob R.
>
> 31 days of 110+ degrees this year.
>
> I want to be cold.
>
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Come on up and visit me around Christmas time. Odds are, you will be cold
enough then.
Randy in Winterpeg
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Might be getting more of that with this sort of thing in the world
> http://tinyurl.com/28qymj
Wonder if it would drive a pink benz
On 31 Aug 2007, at 10:52, Wonko the Sane wrote:
> Only if any gay friends decide to tie the knot.
>
> On 8/31/07, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>>
On 8/31/07, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> It needs a blower motor. Is that a big deal to replace?
>
Nah. The wiper mechanism has to come out and a lot of fiddly trim
along with it. It looks daunting, but only takes half an hour after
the first time. Good time to check for disi
Only if any gay friends decide to tie the knot.
On 8/31/07, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> So LT Don..during the Ioway-Q.are you guys going to have a day trip down
> to
> Polk County to witness some marriages?
>
>
>
> Bob R.
>
> 31 days of 110+ degrees this year.
>
> I want to be co
So LT Don..during the Ioway-Q.are you guys going to have a day trip down to
Polk County to witness some marriages?
Bob R.
31 days of 110+ degrees this year.
I want to be cold.
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It needs a blower motor. Is that a big deal to replace?
On 8/31/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Yea, I got my 94 E420 nearly free. Its quite a rocket.
>
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Buy a new one?
On 8/31/07, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> On Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:23:43 -0700 Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
>
> > I then removed the broken door check. That was, as is often the case,
> > very difficult as the pin in the door frame was frozen. Much work
>
It's ONLY a difficult job in the cramped engine bay of a W123 300CD coupe.
On other models even I can do the trick in 10 minutes.
On 8/31/07, Levi Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Woah, I literally, read this message, went on to the next one and then
> paused and said "Was that the banned li
Yea, I got my 94 E420 nearly free. Its quite a rocket.
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Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 11:05 AM
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>
> In a message d
On Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:27:14 -0400 Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >
> > SO, I go to start the car (300SD - just passed the 250K mark), and the
> > key won't turn.
>
> Wiggle the steering wheel while turning the key, do whatever you
> have to do, pound
On Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:58:02 -0400 Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Speaking of open cars, ever see an Isetta roadster?
> Only $18k
> http://www.auto-rv.com/browse.aspx?AdName=BMI2290455
I haven't seen one of those in years. Would be a kick to tool around town
in one. They sure don't meet
On Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:23:43 -0700 Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> I then removed the broken door check. That was, as is often the case,
> very difficult as the pin in the door frame was frozen. Much work
> with the BFH and prybars was required. Some more work with touch-up
> paint will
Has anybody here ever successfully removed one of
the large-headed bolts that are in the soft top
bow mechanism? I've got a broken one to replace,
but nether end seems to want to budge. I'm looking
for tips.
-- Jim
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Yesterday's gluing of the door pocket came out well, it looks good and
seems nice and strong. Time for round two. I cut two thin strips of
metal (stiffening spines from a wiper blade) to nestle into the ribs
at the top of the pocket and glued them in place over the break there.
(Shoe Goo, of cour
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> The new one is different...I need to know before I replace it.
It's a direct replacement, just go ahead.
-- Jim
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Geo. et al.
New style pump is direct replacement. stays ready to use and is sealed in use
and "standby"
Hope you are feeling better.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
190DT bent
300TD
260E motor work.
George Larribeau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I ordered a new primer pump from
Rusty. The new one is different in
I ordered a new primer pump from Rusty. The new one is different in that it
does not appear to 'lock down' . The old one to use I would turn the plunger to
unlock / unscrew) so it would pop up to be used. It was a light colored nylon
looking thing. The new one is sort black and a bit 'squishy' i
Woah, I literally, read this message, went on to the next one and then
paused and said "Was that the banned list?"
Then I came back to this message and realized we were talking about battery
replacement.
On THAT topic, I will also comment that I didn't think it was very difficult
to change the bat
10 minutes? Takes me less than 2 minutes.
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 12:09 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '85 300CD battery question
> WOW, I can
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