$400 SD "needs engine" May just need fuel filters, or may have a
rod thru the block like Luther's... Who knows?
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1678378593.html
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Congrats! Nice to have some good news!
My Indy reports that my red '84 190D has fired up and runs fine.
This is the one I bought with a "broken timing chain" for $250. It
turned out the timing chain cover was broken. I got a $100
replacement that has a loose (mostly stripped) belt tensioner
OOPS! that is correct! I floor the pedal then crank up the idle speed...
On Tue, 6 Apr 2010 16:24:19 -0500 Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
Sounds to me like your Idle speed is too slow. WHen ever you want to
crank the idle speed adjustment up (CCW), your foot should be off the
On Tue, 6 Apr 2010 16:24:19 -0500 Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Sounds to me like your Idle speed is too slow. WHen ever you want to
> crank the idle speed adjustment up (CCW), your foot should be off the
> pedal so the little knob does not have to fight the return springs.
Actuall
On Tue, 6 Apr 2010 10:24:34 -0400 Ed Booher wrote:
> So my thought was, is it sealed so well that this water has no where
> else to go.
No, not if the three drains are unplugged.
> However, I've not noticed any drains. I'll have to make time to try to
> locate the ones mentioned here. Greg say
Full heat, no AC and no blower is a blown fuse for the climate control.
If it blows again, check the current draw to the AC clutch coil.
Peter
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Kevin Slater wrote:
Rich,
I seem to be having posting to the list problems, so I'm sorry for the CC.
I'll take whatever someone's willing to give for it. Someone had offered
$800 for it, but had a change in finances that scuttled the deal..
On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 10:23 AM, Rich Thomas<
richt
hard to find, but here is one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-85-300D-300TD-Wagon-Turbo-Engine-OM617-952_W0QQitemZ310211865263QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item483a116aaf
andrew strasfogel wrote:
I need to find a replacement 300TD motor for my 1985 300td, Wi
see the link at the bottom of each message
John Reames wrote:
Is ther any chance of finding a good used double belt fan/water pump
pulley for an 85 om617? (I presume that the 84's and maybe 83's use
the same pulley...)
Mine is wobbly (like someone that broke the tensioner on the
alternator u
Curt Raymond wrote:
My Indy reports that my red '84 190D has fired up and runs fine. This is the one I bought
with a "broken timing chain" for $250. It turned out the timing chain cover was
broken. I got a $100 replacement that has a loose (mostly stripped) belt tensioner hole.
I need to call
The hole for the centering nub for the torque convertor in the rear of the
crankshaft are different between the earlier engines and the '85. IIRC, the
'85 is larger. You'd have to use a TC from a pre-'85 engine if you swapped
in an earlier engine.
On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 8:27 PM, John Reames wrote
Iirc the main diff between a wagon and a sedan engine is the head has
the fitment location for the hydraulic pump... The short blocks are
the same...
I think the only significant change through the years is that the 85
IP has some electric wires going into it and additional crap on the
t
To change the rear subframe mounts on a 126, can they be done one at
a time, or do you have to drop the whole subframe at once?
What is the list experience?
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Is ther any chance of finding a good used double belt fan/water pump
pulley for an 85 om617? (I presume that the 84's and maybe 83's use
the same pulley...)
Mine is wobbly (like someone that broke the tensioner on the
alternator used it as a belt twnsioning pry point...) and is
stretching
However, I have a tendency to plop down into the seat
Well quit it! My wife does this, it's extremely irritating...
1) Am I going to do any further damage by continuing to use the seat?
Yes. Other springs are under more stress, and the broken ends will
chew through the seat covers, the sea
86 300 SDL, just got off I-20 after 80 mile trip. I needed to change
lanes and at about 30 MPH I mashed down to engage the kick down
switch. I immediately lost the A/C and blower, the heater seemed to
be wide open.
The kick down worked and nothing else changed. Stopping and
restarting the
The belt slipped, and the KLIMA relay did what it's supposed to? Don't have
any idea how to reset it, unless it's replacing the belt and verifying that
the compressor still turns freely.
On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 6:43 PM, harry watkins wrote:
> 86 300 SDL, just got off I-20 after 80 mile trip. I ne
71.1.1/2794 - Release Date: 04/06/10 01:32:00
>
>
>
>
> -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
> 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89
> 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro
> manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.c
Too much, but it was right there when I needed it, so
Actually, I don't remember what the price was.
On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 11:33 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,
53310 wrote:
> Don,
>
> Thanks, I may have to go that route. Was the price nice?
>
> -Max
>
> --
> OK Don
> Panic
My Indy reports that my red '84 190D has fired up and runs fine. This is the
one I bought with a "broken timing chain" for $250. It turned out the timing
chain cover was broken. I got a $100 replacement that has a loose (mostly
stripped) belt tensioner hole. I need to call the yard I bought that
I need to find a replacement 300TD motor for my 1985 300td, Will ONLY a 1985
model year motor fit, or will any from a 1982-85 300TD work/fit equally
well? How did the engines differ from year to year, if at all? I know that
the trannies evolved, but am unclear about whether/how the engines evolve
thanks
Kevin Slater wrote:
Kaleb,
I'm north of Pittsburgh, PA near the junction of I-79 and I-76.
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95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL,
91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro,
85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 24
I would buy it if you were closer. What town are you in again?
Kevin Slater wrote:
Rich,
I seem to be having posting to the list problems, so I'm sorry for the CC.
I'll take whatever someone's willing to give for it. Someone had offered
$800 for it, but had a change in finances that scuttled
so is that a yes?
Rusty Cullens wrote:
ROTFLMAO
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95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 9
86 300 SDL, just got off I-20 after 80 mile trip. I needed to change lanes and
at about 30 MPH I mashed down to engage the kick down switch. I immediately
lost the A/C and blower, the heater seemed to be wide open.
The kick down worked and nothing else changed. Stopping and restarting the
en
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This is the week! Got insurance on it and called the DMV today to make
sure nothing fancy was needed for the registration.
-Rolf
Rolf wrote:
Its in Raleigh, going to pick it up. White on red, body and all looks
half decent. 200+k and leaky trans. New tires. Flying up on the 9th to
bring it b
I sat down in my euro 300D once and the tip of a broken spring just
barely scrapped the hole where the sun don't shine. A lot worse can
happen than a torn dress.
-Rolf
Dieselhead wrote:
1. As Jim C can attest, the broken spring can go through the seat
cover and grab SWMBO's new dress. N
Max,
Not snapped up yet. And yes it does have some rusty spots.
On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 1:25 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,
53310 wrote:
> Just catching up, was in CT and NY but did not get into PA.
>
> Kevin, I assume the body is rusty? I'll shut up now and keep reading
> and
Kaleb,
I'm north of Pittsburgh, PA near the junction of I-79 and I-76.
On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 10:41 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> Damn, wish it was closer. What town are you in?
>
> Kevin Slater wrote:
>
>> Ok, it's Spring and I need to clean out things that are no longer in use.
>> I
>> have
Rich,
I seem to be having posting to the list problems, so I'm sorry for the CC.
I'll take whatever someone's willing to give for it. Someone had offered
$800 for it, but had a change in finances that scuttled the deal..
On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 10:23 AM, Rich Thomas <
richthomas79td...@construct
It is good form to always replace the prastic ends with the steel
ones anytime you get a new MB Diesel. Even though it is a PITA on OM
603s.
Much better to have that PITA in a controlled environment at a
controlled time rather than having one pop off in a snowstorm on an
interstate 1000 mil
Sorry Peter, I remembered you were in SA, but I thought you moved to OZ.
Who was it that was on the list from SA, but moved to OZ?
I'll come if you buy the airfare, and the tickets to a match or two!
Actually, there are things in SA i'd rather see than football.
Yep its South Africa - was
1. As Jim C can attest, the broken spring can go through the seat
cover and grab SWMBO's new dress. Not a happy situation. Not a good
thing to have the spring grab SWMBO's behind in any case.
2. Yes, find a passenger seat form a junkyard and put that on yours.
3. Someone repaired a spring
Sounds to me like your Idle speed is too slow. WHen ever you want to
crank the idle speed adjustment up (CCW), your foot should be off the
pedal so the little knob does not have to fight the return springs.
THe starting habit should be: Sit in the seat, close the door, Floor
the throttle (hal
All of the above, theres 3 drains in the trunk, one in each wheel well and one
under the spare tire. Fill a wheel well with water and feel around with your
finger. My fingers are pretty small and I can fit a fingertip through...
Alternately go underneath and look up...
-Curt
Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2
I freaked to be honest. My son said just now I went "no, no, no".
Steve
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Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 8:10 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D
I've been getting 5w40 at Autozone
-Curt
Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2010 08:15:49 -0400
From: "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Subject: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
Message-ID:
<1370e90cffd2ac4b8cb65267ba10c4b801db9...@naeachrlez02v.nadsusea.na
I think I popped one of my seat springs the other day, very possibly
the first. The seat always had a good bounce to it, and in particular
both sides were pretty well supported. However, I have a tendency to
plop down into the seat, and it gave way a bit more than usual, and is
not very supportiv
Assuming homokinetic axle, inside boot 126 350 03 37 = $45 wholesale,
outside can/boot kit = 126 350 02 37 = $66 wholesale. Dealer cost is
lower, Rusty may be able to get you better prices or not. I'm using the
2009-10 price list from Dave M's website, I think a newer price list is
out now so the
Let me check EPC...
-Max
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[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter Merle
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 12:59 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 sideshafts
What does a kit cost back in the US?
Pet
I actually started composing the email in my head and worrying about how
much the new control rod ends would cost...
-Max
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Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 1:03 PM
To: Merced
No, Marshall! What Would Marshall Do?!? Probably label this as a
'feature' and advise fixing the oil leaks and oil burning (but
rebuilding the head to fix the valve stem seals would not be allowed).
-Max
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[mailto:mercedes-boun...@ok
M probably ignores it anyway, mine does.
--R (assuming you mean "mama")
On 4/6/2010 12:56 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
wrote:
Yes, that would give me one less thing to complain about... WWMD?
-Max
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[mailto
Did you call the highway patrol and get them to come and get in front of
you to slow you down while going off, then call all the lamestream TV
networks and scream "Unintended Acceleration" ?
Dude, you could have a new CDI in the driveway!
--R
On 4/6/2010 12:52 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAW
What does a kit cost back in the US?
Peter
On 6 April 2010 18:44, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 <
meade.m.dil...@navy.mil> wrote:
> Someone did the boot/metal can replacement without the special press for
> the metal can, I think they managed with vice grips, hammer, pliers,
>
Yes, that would give me one less thing to complain about... WWMD?
-Max
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ano
Dieselvolk,
You may remember a couple weeks ago I 'fixed' my cruise control. During
a test drive, on a long steep downhill, she stopped responding to CC
stalk inputs and kept accelerating. I stepped on the brakes, thinking
that would cancel the tempomat, but when I let off the car picked up
spee
I can help you with that, pull the wire off the sensor.
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From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310"
To: "Merced
Someone did the boot/metal can replacement without the special press for
the metal can, I think they managed with vice grips, hammer, pliers,
etc. Order three or four of the real MB kits, apply some shade-tree
ingenuity and I'll bet you can figure it out.
-Max
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From: m
I think you need to fix that manual idle adjustment (chokes are for
gassers, you're a Compression Ignition Man now!) as well as catch-up on
things like valve adjustments, Italian tune-ups, check the timing chain
stretch, fresh fuel filters/air filter, etc etc.
Rough idle at stop could be normal,
Allen, I'm starting to think like you, if this becomes too much of a
quest I may just go with Delvac 1300 which the local W-mart does carry
regularly.
-Max
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Sent: Tuesda
The airport location is close to work, I'll swing by there today or
tomorrow.
Thanks,
Max
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Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 10:13 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re
Don,
Thanks, I may have to go that route. Was the price nice?
-Max
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[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 9:39 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
Yes, and MB even issued a TSB to that affect. I'm probably risking
disaster in continuing in my violation of the prime directive, but I
can't stand to have that light coming on and off!
-Max
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Yep its South Africa - was wondering if VW beetle OM split boots would work?
Anyone coming to the soccer world cup here in June
Peter
On 6 April 2010 06:05, Craig McCluskey wrote:
> On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 22:41:03 -0500 OK Don wrote:
>
> > Ah - forgot that.
> >
> > On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 10:11 PM,
That is pretty sweet. The SLC in the corner looks awsome, wish I had a
hires version.
-Rolf
Thomas Savage wrote:
Rolf wrote:
Best rally compilation I've seen:
http://jalopnik.com/5505442/when-men-were-men-and-rallying-was-certain-death
And here are a few hundred great still photographs
Ed,
> I have recently purchased a 240D (W123 1983) and have noticed that the
car
Cool!
> is very hard to get moving after sitting a long time, like first thing in
> the morning. I can get her started, and she'll idle, but as soon as I
apply
> load (shift the transmission into gear) she pretty
I adjusted the down stop block on the lift arm so that it strikes the
mechanism base (bottoms out) a little earlier. I can't detect any side
motion at the slide block now when the lift arm stops. We'll see.
Wilton
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To: "Mercedes Discussion Li
On Tue, 06 Apr 2010 08:39 -0500, "OK Don" wrote:
> I got 15W-40 at autozone last week. I usually check oil in the 60x
> engines first thing in the morning, but don't see that much difference
> after 1/2 an hour after running, but haven't studied it closely.
I have enough trouble finding quantiti
I have recently purchased a 240D (W123 1983) and have noticed that the car
is very hard to get moving after sitting a long time, like first thing in
the morning. I can get her started, and she'll idle, but as soon as I apply
load (shift the transmission into gear) she pretty much dies. Now, the key
On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 3:40 PM, Rusty Cullens wrote:
> If you have 3 feet of water in there it will come out somewhere, trust me.
Nah, it isn't 3 feet. When I bought the car, the trunk was leaking. The
service shop says it was the broken antenna, that water was coming in there.
So they've broke
ROTFLMAO
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 8:03 PM
I think I got the stuff either at the one by the airport or Folly Rd,
but that is no assurance they will still have it.
--R
On 4/6/2010 9:01 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
wrote:
15w-50? I checked both of our Mt. P Wal-Mart locations a couple weeks
ago, no joy, so maybe
Get your 356 while it's hot...
http://bringatrailer.com/2010/04/06/flood-the-market-outlaw-porsche-356-sell-off/
Dan
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I got 15W-40 at autozone last week. I usually check oil in the 60x engines
first thing in the morning, but don't see that much difference after 1/2 an
hour after running, but haven't studied it closely.
On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 7:15 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,
53310 wrote:
> Die
It is written in the book of Saint Marshall, DO NOT TOP OFF THE OIL.
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Windsor, CT
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 9:05:31 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
S
My oil level sensor has been pretty consistent, when the level reaches
the mid-way point on the stick it will start activating (stay on for a
minute or two), and when it finally comes on and stays on the level is
all the way down to the bottom mark or 'add' mark. It takes a month or
so (1500 miles
15w-50? I checked both of our Mt. P Wal-Mart locations a couple weeks
ago, no joy, so maybe I need to cross over to your side of the creeks.
Rather irritating, sometimes Mt. P Wal-Mart's have diesel rated M1 in
stock and I'll buy up all they have on the shelf (all 2 or 3 bottles)
and then six mont
Oil level lights are notoriously inaccurate. Circuit has sensor, some type of
timer relay etc.
M1 oil is like lemon juice when hot. About 90% will be in the pan after 5
minutes, the last teacup full will be tenacious and take many hours to drain to
the pan. That is why I usually change my oil
I got some15W50 at El Mercado de Wal a coupla weeks back.
--R
On 4/6/2010 8:15 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
wrote:
Dieselvolk,
Just got back on Saturday from a business trip to New England and back,
drove my '87 wagon and put on about 1700 miles. It's now time for an
Dieselvolk,
Just got back on Saturday from a business trip to New England and back,
drove my '87 wagon and put on about 1700 miles. It's now time for an
oil change, but I cannot find Mobil 1 15W-40 or 0w-40 at the usual
places. Where are folks getting their M1 these days?
Also, during the homeb
Yeah, DC doesn't jump too well. Did your heart skip a beat?
--
Peter Arnold
Windsor, CT
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 8:05:19 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue
I am in
I am in Atlanta now with the 240D. Everything went perfect until I got to
the hotel where we are staying for the ball game. I shut the car off and
came back out after registering and the car was completely dead. Nothing was
powering on. It turns out I missed tightning one nut. The one on the batter
Larry,
Are you still offering a discount on your 3-pack or 4-pack of oil
testing kits? Does your lab provide the soot load for those of us with
compression ignition?
Thanks,
Max
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