Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon

> pm7...@comcast.net wrote: > Magnaflux show cracking in magnetic materials, Dye Pen in used > in aluminum. The OM617 in his 85 300TD has an iron head. So Magnaflux will work. I have a permanent chain hoist setup in the garage, so I use it on heads. It's a bit heavy to handle with precision al

Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon

You can check the mating surface of the head yourself if you have a good straight edge and some feeler gauges. The valve guide seals appear to be an easy DIY job with the head off the engine (I've never done this, just read detailed accounts and stuff in the manuals). If there is a local shop you

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

you have to have one to read the codes, there are 3 wires to it that you plug in depending on which system you want to check. Look on ebay, there is the lest light on there usually, or you can probably make one pretty easy. Dieselhead wrote: I don't think the 95 E320 is much different than a

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

not all of them have it Dieselhead wrote: That is what I have been telling Snook, but he can't find it. I called it near the shock tower, but that is also near the battery. It sounds like the e320 is supposed to have a code readout gizmo near the battery? http://www.justanswer.com/questio

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

yes, you will need one. Donald Snook wrote: Sorry to get us back on topic, but I am still trying to figure out how to check the codes on my 1995 E320. Is the group wisdom that I need to get a code reader? Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For ne

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: check engine light??

That is probably what I should do - disable the auto wiper function so that I can pump the doodad a few times and try to get fluid before the wipers start - or just install a modern aftermarket pump kit. Easy to do, it unplugs (4-pin square plug) from the frog. But you probably have an air le

Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon

The 3.5 is a truly amazing vehicle. I have owned four (including my current restored one). I sold one that had a 4 speed stick shift on the floor and one other with an auto. The last was a parts car for my restoration project. The great thing is they are bullet proof - they stay fixed, and the

Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon

Thanks. The head actually appears not to be that heavy. My car guy is very strong so perhaps we can just muscle it around? The head looks fine from visual inspection. Is the head repairable at a reasonable cost regardles of its actual condition upon testing? On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 2:48 PM, Gre

Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon

Ummm, yeah? The cylinder head IS the top of the engine... -Curt Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 15:14:31 -0400 From: andrew strasfogel To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon Message-ID:     Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I bought a great cylinder hea

Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon

Andrew wrote: > ...and my neighbor who does all sorts of heavy duty > work on his 280SE 3.35 coupe is willing to work with me to R/R the head. Now... that is a car to own, I bet. I recall seeing one fitted with manual trans about 15 years ago on some car selling site before ebay took over selling

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

For Snook: Your car has a built-in led/sw at the diagnostic plug for code retrieval...It's right there next to the right corner of the battery on the right-side firewall that separates the battery from the engine, a little black box with white numbers from 1 to 16. On number two, there is a bu

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

That is what I have been telling Snook, but he can't find it. I called it near the shock tower, but that is also near the battery. It sounds like the e320 is supposed to have a code readout gizmo near the battery? http://www.justanswer.com/questions/1p1rw-check-engine-light-on-1995-e320-eng

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

I don't think the 95 E320 is much different than a 94 E320. You don't need a reader. It is not ODBII. Take a picture of the right inner fender area and send it to me. Maybe I can figure out the code dealie from the picture. The cover is a 2 or 3mm thick piece of plastic from what I could g

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

It sounds like the e320 is supposed to have a code readout gizmo near the battery? http://www.justanswer.com/questions/1p1rw-check-engine-light-on-1995-e320-engine-code-box-at-battery ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com T

Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon

1. How should I test the cylinder head to ensure it's still good? If I take it to a machine shop what will they charge me and what can they determine? Have the machine shop resurface the valves and seats, check the valve guides, and replace the valve seals with the seals YOU provide! (This

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

Is there a spot to plug it in? Most of the code readers don't work on pre 96 vehicles. They were OBDI and the newer version is OBDII. I think that some of the older OBDI units could be made to flash the dash lights and one could read the codes in that manner. Have never done it so am speaking fro

Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon

Why did I read "for my posterior ('s sake)" there...? I had to do one a while back to replace a head gasket that was leaking coolant to the outside of the block due to a DPO using green in it. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On May 20, 2010, at 1

Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon

Well, maybe not by your standards but it has been warm for us for the past few days. Plus 30 whatever that works out to in F. They have brainwashed me over the years into the C scale. May cool off a bit this weekend as it is supposed to rain some. Of course, it is the first long weekend of summer

Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon

Great. I am most likely lifting the motor out of my boat this weekend to have a look inside. A small block Chevy so not quite so interesting as the diesel. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Se

Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon

Hot? In Manitoba? ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "R A Bennell" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 2:59 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon Let me recommend a few boxes of the blue rubber gloves. Not all that pleasant to wear when i

Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon

You don't have to Jack the car, except for disconnecting the exhaust, and don't need a lift or hoist. You will need the special long 12mm XZN socket, a head gasket set, a turbo oil feed gasket, injector beat shields, manifold stud nuts, a timing chain tensioner gasket and a timing rail pin

Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon

I bought a great cylinder head R/R DVD on ebay for a very good price. Although the directions are quite clear and the videography is excellent, this is one b*tch of job. You basically take the entire top of the engine off! Labor rate is pegged at 10 - 15 hours. With my imperfect sense of order

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

Sorry to get us back on topic, but I am still trying to figure out how to check the codes on my 1995 E320. Is the group wisdom that I need to get a code reader? Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To sear

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

Much better than the ACC junk MBNA foisted on us. Piffle, my 240D has manual climate control, dual zone no less... -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon

Hey, also a camera. Document this for the rest of us who have not had a head off of one of these engines. Take notes and photos and tell us all about it. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sen

Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon

Let me recommend a few boxes of the blue rubber gloves. Not all that pleasant to wear when it is hot out but they really keep your hands clean. Bad enough with gas engines but usually worse with diesel. Buy lots, change often and keep clean. Good for many other chores too, like painting and even

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

It hits the window fine when it pumps at all. The problem is that it often just does not deliver any fluid at all. Yesterday morning I wanted to rinse the accumulated dust off and I pressed the pump a dozen times and got nothing. I believe there is fluid in the tank but will check. Randy -O

Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon

Removing the head provides a good opportunity to replace (if needed) valve guide seals, which are dirt cheap. Where I live, near Portland, OR there is a machine shop that does this sort of work and has a very good reputation. Unless you are very near Metric Motors, I would think you could do bett

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 10:11 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > R A Bennell wrote: > >> And mine does not work worth a darn. Seems whenever I check it in the >> garage, it works fairly well, >> > > Can you adjust it to hit the top of the windscreen at rest, then a little > headwind will bring it in line?

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

R A Bennell wrote: And mine does not work worth a darn. Seems whenever I check it in the garage, it works fairly well, Can you adjust it to hit the top of the windscreen at rest, then a little headwind will bring it in line? Or maybe a new check valve in the supply line would allow you to st

Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon

Magnaflux show cracking in magnetic materials, Dye Pen in used in aluminum. A word of caution here, they often show non relevant indications which for our application could cause you to scrap serviceable parts. Make sure the person doing the checking is aware of your requirements. -- Peter

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: check engine light??

Used to be able to buy aftermarket washer sytems like that too. I installed one in my 65 Mustang as it did not have the factory option either. It worked well. Just the rubber pump bulb on the floor and tubing to the resevoir and hood nozzles. It did not turn on the wipers automatically like the M

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

Mine does not appear to leak at the floor level but it is not pumping the way it ought to. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 11:23 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subjec

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

And mine does not work worth a darn. Seems whenever I check it in the garage, it works fairly well, but once I am on the street, I have difficulty getting any fluid to the windshield and end up with the wipers running on the dry glass. Randy -Original Message- You must have one of them

Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon

Not having done with take my words with a grain of salt. 1. I would have the "good" head rebuilt. If you are going to do it, do it right. Metric motors comes to mind. I have heard of magna fluxing as well but not sure of the pros/cons. 2. Stripped headbolts I'd think. 3. You need an engine h

[MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon

I've decided that my 1985 pseudo 300TD (with the replacement 1985 300D engine and "converted" (i.e., bowdlerized) self levelling system merits conversion into a real 300TD. I found a 300TD cylinder head (including the SLS pump) at a good price, and my neighbor who does all sorts of heavy duty work

Re: [MBZ] You know you want this

Yes, all that equipment is certainly droolworthy. On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 8:52 AM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > http://charleston.craigslist.org/tls/1748818968.html > > --R > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used par

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: check engine light??

Amen to the heater controls that actually work and the best washer system ever developed. Things I miss most about 110s in the 123, 124, and 126 and all the DEETriot iron. Same system _my_ Detroit iron also had. Or, could have had, had my grandmother ordered that option. (Windshield washer,

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

Piffle, my 240D has manual climate control, dual zone no less... -Curt Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 22:51:16 -0400 From: tom tomscat To: mercedes diesel Subject: [MBZ] check engine light?? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Becker (Europa, I think).  Old style, push button

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

Amen to the heater controls that actually work and the best washer system ever developed. Things I miss most about 110s in the 123, 124, and 126 and all the DEETriot iron. You must have one of them thar new-fangled W123 Mercedes, the ones that have something called 'climate control' where th

[MBZ] You know you want this

http://charleston.craigslist.org/tls/1748818968.html --R ___ 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 go to: http://okiebenz.com/ma

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

Well -Tom -be careful about new fangled 123's. my 240D has two manual heater valves-one for each side and a third fan knob-no fancy ACC. Will show you at the ChowdahQ. I do have electric Windshield washer and NO sunroof like your fancy w115 manual sunroof. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4

Re: [MBZ] Rusty

Thanks Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld -Original Message- From: Wonko the Sane Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 20:58:06 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rusty Welcome back, Rusty. LT Don On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 9:12 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote: > I'm back!!!