[MBZ] What does a 123 TD exhaust system weigh?

2009-09-16 Thread Euan
Good folks Enough lurking. I've got a problem going away back years, for which I still have no solution. Long years ago, the exhaust system on my W123 300TD started hammering under the tailgate when the engine was idling. Nothing had been touched. It just started one day and has never stoppe

Re: [MBZ] What does a 123 TD exhaust system weigh?

2009-09-16 Thread Michael Esh
My did the same thing until iI replaced the missing rubber bumper that fits between the body of the car and the end of the tailpipe. i hope it is that simple for you. Mike Mike On Sep 16, 2009, at 5:57 AM, Euan wrote: Good folks Enough lurking. I've got a problem going away back years, f

Re: [MBZ] What does a 123 TD exhaust system weigh?

2009-09-16 Thread Mitch Haley
I doubt being chock full of weight is going to make the exhaust shake, but having a spitting injector or uneven delivery valves would make everything shake. The fact that it goes away with a few more rpms gives me the idea that your engine isn't idling smoothly. I'd start with a simple power ba

Re: [MBZ] What does a 123 TD exhaust system weigh?

2009-09-16 Thread winmutt
I second this. I believe there are two of them. -Rolf Michael Esh wrote: My did the same thing until iI replaced the missing rubber bumper that fits between the body of the car and the end of the tailpipe. i hope it is that simple for you. Mike Mike On Sep 16, 2009, at 5:57 AM, Euan wrote:

Re: [MBZ] What does a 123 TD exhaust system weigh?

2009-09-16 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] OT Brake Rotor rant

2009-09-16 Thread Jim Cathey
Who was the official "Marshall approved" exhaust maker, Bosal? The original muffler on the 560 SL was made by Gillet. I know it was original because of the date code embossed in it. It was replaced with Rusty's Eberspacher. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] What does a 123 TD exhaust system weigh?

2009-09-16 Thread degcoast
yes-that worked on my first 240D as well. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co. Wickford, RI On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 8:47 AM , winmutt wrote: I second this. I believe there are two of them. -Rolf Michael Esh wrote: My did the same thing until iI replaced the missing ru

Re: [MBZ] OT Brake Rotor rant

2009-09-16 Thread Rusty Cullens
Gillett & Eberspacher share the guilt. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 9:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Brake Rotor rant Mountain Man wrote:

[MBZ] 240D Dash wood

2009-09-16 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
What have you all being doing to re-attach the wood to your dashes. Mine is delaminating from the metal backing.For the center piece, how do I remove the sliding vent knob in order to remove the wood to clean the mating surfaces? Is there a certain adhesive that is preferable. This is real

Re: [MBZ] 240D Dash wood

2009-09-16 Thread Jim Cathey
What have you all being doing to re-attach the wood to your dashes. Shoe Goo. how do I remove the sliding vent knob in order to remove the wood Pull it off. Clamping is the tricky bit. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to ww

Re: [MBZ] 240D Dash wood

2009-09-16 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
The small rectangular sliding vent knob just pulls off? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2009, at 10:06 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: What have you all being doing to re-attach the wood to your dashes. Shoe Goo. how do I remove the sliding vent knob in order to remove the wood Pull it off. Clamping

[MBZ] OT: New VW diesel hybrid concept claims 170MPG

2009-09-16 Thread Allan Streib
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/vw-l1-1-liter-car-concept-170-mpg-diesel-hybrid.php Sort of a "mono" gullwing design Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.oki

Re: [MBZ] 240D Dash wood

2009-09-16 Thread Douglas
Use tape as the clamp. - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 7:06 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Dash wood What have you all being doing to re-attach the wood to your dashes. Shoe Goo. how do I remove the slidin

[MBZ] 240D blower switch

2009-09-16 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
I'm also trying to replace the dial type heater blower switch on my 82 240D. The dial was getting stiff and it finally broke. The inner plastic part where the dial slides onto broke. I'm almost certain that it has to do with the cable being stiff. So 1. How do I access the switch to replace i

Re: [MBZ] OT: New VW diesel hybrid concept claims 170MPG

2009-09-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/vw-l1-1-liter-car-concept-170-mpg-diesel-hybrid.php Oh, there's a new version of the 'one liter' car. This one's a hybrid and uses 1.4 liter per 100km. IIRC, the original was closer to 0.8 liter/100km. OTOH, I don't think the single

Re: [MBZ] 240D Dash wood

2009-09-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Douglas wrote: Use tape as the clamp. Like stretchy vinyl electrical tape? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options g

Re: [MBZ] 240D Dash wood

2009-09-16 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Or duct tape? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2009, at 10:42 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Douglas wrote: Use tape as the clamp. Like stretchy vinyl electrical tape? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list ar

Re: [MBZ] 240D Dash wood

2009-09-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Dimitri Seretakis wrote: Or duct tape? Duct tape isn't very elastic, and the adhesive residue is horrible. OTOH, the adhesive on electrical tape tends to creep/slip sometimes. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com T

Re: [MBZ] 240D blower switch

2009-09-16 Thread Jim Cathey
any tips on radio removal on this car. It is the newer black Becker Europa original to this car I believe the knobs pull off, then the plastic face plate can be pulled from the front, exposing mounting hardware. 2. How do I lubricate the cable so that it operates smoothly and I don't break th

Re: [MBZ] 240D Dash wood

2009-09-16 Thread Jim Cathey
Duct tape isn't very elastic, and the adhesive residue is horrible. OTOH, the adhesive on electrical tape tends to creep/slip sometimes. Doesn't need to be elastic, and you don't want it creeping loose. Use it, and Goo Gone (etc.) to remove the tape residue. Don't put it in the heat, keep the c

Re: [MBZ] 240D blower switch

2009-09-16 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Jim, there are 3 dial knobs that do pull off but the 2 sliding ones I have doubts about. Any thoughts on getting those off? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2009, at 10:57 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: any tips on radio removal on this car. It is the newer black Becker Europa original to this car I be

Re: [MBZ] 240D Dash wood

2009-09-16 Thread Kevin
On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 10:53:24AM -0400, Mitch Haley wrote: > Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > >Or duct tape? > > Duct tape isn't very elastic, and the adhesive residue is horrible. > OTOH, the adhesive on electrical tape tends to creep/slip sometimes. > Mitch. How about Gaffer's tape? __

Re: [MBZ] 240D blower switch

2009-09-16 Thread Jim Cathey
Jim, there are 3 dial knobs that do pull off but the 2 sliding ones I have doubts about. Any thoughts on getting those off? The rectangular buttons, whether with or without arrows painted on them, just pull off. Carefully, they can break if they're old and brittle. -- Jim __

Re: [MBZ] 240D Dash wood

2009-09-16 Thread Douglas
Use the blue or green painting tape holds well and removes clean.. Douglas - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 7:58 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Dash wood Duct tape isn't very elastic, and the adhesive residue i

Re: [MBZ] 240D blower switch

2009-09-16 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Ok, spoke with Rusty. The square knobs also pull off. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2009, at 10:59 AM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: Jim, there are 3 dial knobs that do pull off but the 2 sliding ones I have doubts about. Any thoughts on getting those off? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2009, a

Re: [MBZ] 240D Dash wood

2009-09-16 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Yes good point about the painting tape. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2009, at 11:29 AM, "Douglas" wrote: Use the blue or green painting tape holds well and removes clean.. Douglas - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, September 16

[MBZ] 240D Heater Core

2009-09-16 Thread John Ingram
nyone done this job? I hear it is tough to get at the heater core. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, John Ingram 83 240D 258K -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090916/0c50e9

[MBZ] OT - sort of - repair costs

2009-09-16 Thread R A Bennell
I have noted before that we are selling a 98 F-150 that my son was driving. I just did a quick calculation of what we have paid in repairs during our time with it. Ouch! We bought it in Sept 05 so have had it almost exactly 4 years. It had about 100K miles on it when we bought it. It now has a

Re: [MBZ] 240D blower switch

2009-09-16 Thread harry watkins
How do I lubricate the cable so that it operates smoothly and I don't break the new switch? They make a cable lube device (about $15) that clamps on one end and has a port for a penatrant tube. Clamp it on, insert tube and spray away. I have one and it works. Harry __

Re: [MBZ] 240D blower switch

2009-09-16 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Where did you buy it? I'm always looking for new tools! Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2009, at 12:12 PM, "harry watkins" wrote: How do I lubricate the cable so that it operates smoothly and I don't break the new switch? They make a cable lube device (about $15) that clamps on one end and ha

Re: [MBZ] 240D blower switch

2009-09-16 Thread harry watkins
http://www.motostrano.com/moproca.html This is one place, but any motorcycle source will have them. Harry - Original Message - From: "Dimitri Seretakis" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D blower switch Where did you

Re: [MBZ] 240D Dash wood

2009-09-16 Thread WILTON
"Clamping" - wedge a stick of wood overnight or weekend between seat back and subject glued piece. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 10:06 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Dash wood What have you all being

Re: [MBZ] What does a 123 TD exhaust system weigh?

2009-09-16 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] OT - sort of - repair costs

2009-09-16 Thread ernest breakfield
ave done almost nothing but change oil once each year and put fuel in. Randy -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090916/8c6e0f40/attachment.html> ___

Re: [MBZ] What does a 123 TD exhaust system weigh?

2009-09-16 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
No rack damper bolt here, 'tis a NA diesel with a 5 spd manual transmission. I used to own one but the rust was too much for me. Very respectfully, /s/ LCDR Max Dillon '87 300TD 314k miles Charleston SC -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@oki

Re: [MBZ] OT Brake Rotor rant

2009-09-16 Thread Gary Hurst
ives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] OT - sort of - repair costs

2009-09-16 Thread John Robbins
R A Bennell wrote: I bought my 115 300D in July 05, so again 4 years ago. I only drive it in the summer and I have put about 11000 miles on it so far. I bought some bits and pieces from Rusty, but most of them have not yet been installed - new belts, glow plugs, filters etc. I have trouble with

[MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel

2009-09-16 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
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Re: [MBZ] OT - sort of - repair costs

2009-09-16 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel

2009-09-16 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Price reduced to $1550! Rich, busy this weekend? Have a trailer for your truck? Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 3:29 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel

2009-09-16 Thread Allan Streib
On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:28 -0400, "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310" wrote: > I called and learned that the salvage title is due to flood damage Run away. Don't look back. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel

2009-09-16 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
I know, I know, but now its *ONLY* $1550 (plus towing costs) and then try to fix on the cheap! Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 3:43 PM To: Mercedes Discussion L

Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel

2009-09-16 Thread Kevin
Let's see. Strike 1: salvage title W210. Strike 2: due to flood Strike 3: doesn't run If you buy it, be sure to tell us if the wiring problems get you before the collapsible spring perches. I don't think Kaleb would even buy it for parts. Move your wallet to your front pocket and run. On Wed, S

Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel

2009-09-16 Thread Allan Streib
Do you honestly think a $199 fuel pump is what made him decide that he didn't want to repair the car? Allan On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:45 -0400, "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310" wrote: > I know, I know, but now its *ONLY* $1550 (plus towing costs) and then > try to fix on the chea

Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel

2009-09-16 Thread Kevin
Not to encourage him, but I've bought cars that have been given up on for less than a $200 part. It's a basketcase. Walk away. On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 03:46:35PM -0400, Allan Streib wrote: > Do you honestly think a $199 fuel pump is what made him decide that he didn't > want to repair the car?

Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel

2009-09-16 Thread Allan Streib
On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:48 -0700, "Kevin" wrote: > Not to encourage him, but I've bought cars that have been given up on for > less than a $200 part. Sure, every car has the "last straw" repair or problem where the owner just decides he's had enough of it. But here's a guy, buys a flood car at

Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel

2009-09-16 Thread Kevin
On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 03:58:25PM -0400, Allan Streib wrote: > On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:48 -0700, "Kevin" wrote: > > > Not to encourage him, but I've bought cars that have been given up on for > > less than a $200 part. > > Sure, every car has the "last straw" repair or problem where the owner ju

Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel

2009-09-16 Thread LarryT
I know you are *very* tempted with this car - but that salvage title is a killer. Especially when we are seeing these cars for $10k or so. A flood can do a tremendous amount of damage - especially to something like a MB - if the water was over the seats, all those motors that move the seats

Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel

2009-09-16 Thread dave walton
> LCDR Max Dillon > '87 300TD 314k miles > Charleston SC > > > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090916/8807d8fd/attachment.html> > __

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler cutout

2009-09-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yea, I got to find one for you also. Michael Esh wrote: Two coolers would be even better than one! Good luck. Mike On Sep 15, 2009, at 10:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I will go hunting for one this weekend. Curt Raymond wrote: So after 220 miles of commuting with no oil cooler I'm sure gl

Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel

2009-09-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
y, /s/ LCDR Max Dillon '87 300TD 314k miles Charleston SC -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090916/8807d8fd/attachment.html> ___ http://www.

Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel

2009-09-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090916/be29b976/attachment.html> -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked

Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel

2009-09-16 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Go for it-life is short. Msot of us have towed home one real project in our car lives. My $0.02 Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] What does a 123 TD exhaust system weigh - Solutions

2009-09-16 Thread Euan
Thanks for the swift feedback. So, there are two proposed solutions > check for idle problems > replace the rubber bumper I replaced the injectors some time ago (maybe at about the time this problem started; maybe not). Perhaps there's an issue there. I'll check and report back. I don't see

Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel

2009-09-16 Thread Kevin
That being the case, the one that isn't in a hurry to get onto my project pad to get actually worked on is a perkins diesel powered AMC pacer wagon. I think it was a better investment than this W210, since I can't possibly lose money on it. On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 05:51:11PM -0400, Dwight E. Gile

Re: [MBZ] 240D Heater Core

2009-09-16 Thread Fmiser
> John Ingram wrote: > When I turn on the heat in my 83 240D I can smell antifreeze. > It doesn't fog up the windows but I know it isn't healthy and > will only get worse. I can't find a leak. One of my suppliers > says he has sold a lot of heater cores. I would guess that I > need to replace it.

Re: [MBZ] Emergency shutdown - was: ChowdahQ and the W115 on ebay

2009-09-16 Thread Fmiser
> tom tomscat wrote: > And I was also pleased to have the opportunity to demonstrate > the proper method for shutting down an old Mercedes > diesel. after one has blown one's injection pump shut-off > valve. It's a vanishing art, but I am doing my part to keep > it from becoming a lost one.

Re: [MBZ] 240D Dash wood

2009-09-16 Thread LWB250
If you can completely separate the wood from the metal substrate, use 3M heavy duty trim/upholstery cement in the spray can. There are two kinds - one for light bonds, and one for heavy - let me look in my MB stuff and I'll get you the numbers for the heavy duty stuff. If you use this they won'

[MBZ] As Usual, BIMBY RAWKS!

2009-09-16 Thread LWB250
While I still don't have another Benz (and it's been like 3 years now, I think) I still buy parts from Rusty and BuyMBParts whenever possible for the existing fleet of Asian cars (Nissan and Mazda) in the stable. Sent Rusty an e-mail for a cabin air filter for the wife's Mazda 6, got it a few d

Re: [MBZ] assist with diagnosis on no start

2009-09-16 Thread Tim C .
Agree with Jim on this one, I recall reading that the newer version of the knob is not as strong so I was afraid of ever needing to change it. I was able to get a fair amount of lubrication on my 115 by: Parking on a hill nose down Disconnecting the battery Shooting sewing machine oil down the pu

Re: [MBZ] 240D blower switch

2009-09-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Dimitri Seretakis wrote: Where did you buy it? I'm always looking for new tools! Do a Google search. Keywords = cable oiler ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ T

Re: [MBZ] 240D blower switch

2009-09-16 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
I found it through my MAC tools truck dealer but it will take about a week. On addition there is a plastic sleeve at the end of the cable that i think will prevent the tool from sliding onto the cable. Can I just use a can of spray lubricant and stick the plastic wand at the end of the cable an

Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel

2009-09-16 Thread OK Don
s, as distinguished from the Liberal, who wishes to replace them with others. The Devil's Dictionary Ambrose Bierce -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090916/20288523/at

Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel

2009-09-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel

2009-09-16 Thread OK Don
;> >> -- next part ------ An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090916/f726ea5d/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] assist with diagnosis on no start

2009-09-16 Thread Redghost
What solution to you espouse? I have not been able to figure out what is making the thing so stiff. Traced it from knob to IP and can not see the problem point. clay On Sep 15, 2009, at 6:56 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Told him to PULL real hard after he gets glow. Says he did but she will n

[MBZ] Gump returns

2009-09-16 Thread Redghost
Got her back from the medic. Does not look any better BUT BOY does she move! The front end rebuild was total. Pass side shock had busted at the attachment point, so was not doing anything. Lost pressure too. rubber bits were brittle and in places goopy from bioD eating them. Steering

Re: [MBZ] assist with diagnosis on no start

2009-09-16 Thread Jim Cathey
What solution to you espouse? I have not been able to figure out what is making the thing so stiff. Traced it from knob to IP and can not see the problem point. The cable is stiff, they get that way. Lube it. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] OT - sort of - repair costs

2009-09-16 Thread Redghost
yself lucky. John -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090916/809c9a22/attachment.html > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] Gump returns

2009-09-16 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Glad you kept the car. I had the front end done on my 220D some years ago and what a difference that made. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2009, at 9:36 PM, Redghost wrote: Got her back from the medic. Does not look any better BUT BOY does she move! The front end rebuild was total. Pass si

Re: [MBZ] 240D Dash wood

2009-09-16 Thread Russ Williams
I used Hot Glue and/or Shoe Goo and 3M Blue Painters Tape to hold while while the hot glue set up. Get the 3M Blue tape marked Delicate if you use Shoe Goo. It will hold until you peal it off and not leave any tape glue residue behind. Russ W. '83 240D x2 Dimitri Seretakis wrote: What have yo

Re: [MBZ] 240D blower switch

2009-09-16 Thread Russ Williams
The Rectangular Lever Buttons have a latching systen that hold them to the Slider arms. Look closely at the Fat end on the bottom side you will feel the latch. Use your finger nail to release it then the button will slide off the slider arm. Russ W. '83 240D x2 Jim Cathey wrote: Jim, there are

Re: [MBZ] assist with diagnosis on no start

2009-09-16 Thread Redghost
The interlock broke off in the ignition. Took the thing apart and pulled the broken bit out. Now I have no trouble on that side. Will look at flooding the cable with sewing oil for a while. OR, I could just drag my butt to the PnP and see if there are any w115 in need of gutting. This w

Re: [MBZ] W123 tank screen

2009-09-16 Thread Mountain Man
Loren wrote: > If the gunk was black, you need to put stanadyne Biocide in the tank per > instruction on the package. I'm on it - thanks. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Gump returns

2009-09-16 Thread Jim Cathey
Now I have bilsteins. Not a rattle, squeak, shimmy or wobble. Love it. The pairing of cleaned up injectors and handling, and I am getting some chub for more driving and fixing. A sorted-out 115 is a real pleasure to drive. And getting to be a rare sight on the roads. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 240D Dash wood

2009-09-16 Thread Jim Cathey
I used Hot Glue... Not good. First summery day it'll all drop off again! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options g

Re: [MBZ] W123 tank screen

2009-09-16 Thread Mountain Man
Loren wrote: > If the gunk was black, you need to put stanadyne Biocide no biocide at stanadyne website - do you have sourse for stanadyne biocide? only biocide using google is power service - which is fine. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used part

[MBZ] Emergency shutdown - was: ChowdahQ and the W115 on

2009-09-16 Thread tom tomscat
Hi Philip, The process: First of all, a point of clarificatrion: this isn't really an emergency shut down. In my case, on my 1975 300D with a blown injection pump shut off valve, it is an ordinary shut down. I do it every time I drive the car until I get around to replacing that

[MBZ] i like the invicta of the day today

2009-09-16 Thread Gary Hurst
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[MBZ] 380SL timing chain project

2009-09-16 Thread Loren Faeth
Finally got the parts tonight. Chain, Link, tensioner, 4 rails, 2 valve cover gaskets. Don't know yet what else i will need but didn't order. Started removing stuff. It would have been a good time to replace belts, as the WP belts have to be removed to get the PS pump loose to remove the PS

Re: [MBZ] W123 tank screen

2009-09-16 Thread Loren Faeth
It is hard to find. Others have said that marine stores and bigger marinas carry it. I have never seen a Power Service product that was a true biocide. They might have one. Most of what is around here is a "fuel treatment" but doesn't say it contains a biocide. I need to find some again.

[MBZ] Secret message to John Robbins and Snook

2009-09-16 Thread Loren Faeth
Where's waldo? Near your parents, cuz that 's where the SL is. Not too far form RUss Williams and Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chan