420SEL with records $1600:
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/2620080799.html
Same car, different price???
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/2610483214.html
$1000 W108:
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/2582070193.html
$4000 190D barn find (crackhead?)
Saw a pair of Altec Lansing model 9s on the local CL today. Seller wants $225,
will probably come down a little.
Cabinets are very good, had surrounds professionally done recently.
Does this sound like a good deal?
Got a pair of Magnepan MG-II speaker s over in Orlando for $249. original owner
Not mine, etc.
http://nwct.craigslist.org/cto/2619072378.html 87 Mercedes Benz 300
sdl diesel
http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/2620987869.htm
http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/2620987869.html '84 Mercedes
300CD TurboDiesel
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/2608837655.html
Wife used plain water in the WSW on the '83 240D because she said anything
else removed wax.
Can anyone suggest a WSW fluid that doesn't.
Thanks,
Gerry
'83 300D
'83 240D
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Buy her a jug of the blue stuff and a can of wax.
--R
On 9/28/11 11:04 AM, Gerry Archer wrote:
Wife used plain water in the WSW on the '83 240D because she said
anything else removed wax.
Can anyone suggest a WSW fluid that doesn't.
Thanks,
Gerry
'83 300D
'83 240D
Hello
1983 300D. Glow Plug light was going off very quickly after ignition was
turned on and hard starting on cool mornings - pulled glow plugs found
2 dead - replaced all 5. After replacement the light will not light at all
and it is not glowing (which happened rarely before replacement).
Ah you missed the part about partially tightening etc. I did that but
with my hand to get it alligned as far as it got. I will try this with a
towel wrapped 2x4 :D
Although I am still not sure how this is going to make the trunk leading
edge corner go down vertically. Maybe I need to take a
I bet Rich has cards in his wallet that say 'Rich Thomas. Problem Solver.'
I never noticed the wax issue but always hated the blue streaks.
Homemade recipes include various combinations of liquid detergent, rubbing
alcohol, vinegar and water.
On 27/09/2011 6:54 PM, Mountain Man wrote:
You older than me?
I'm older than you, I'm sure.
I moved away from Oak Park in 1970 when I started college - that is my vintage.
My vintage is my biggest detraction for employment - still unemployed
and not quite figuring out what civil engineering CAD
The GP relay is in a 4 x 6 black plastic box near the right hood hinge,
IIRC.
On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 11:49 AM, Peter Hertzing phertz...@gmail.comwrote:
Hello
1983 300D. Glow Plug light was going off very quickly after ignition was
turned on and hard starting on cool mornings - pulled glow
Might the hinge be bent? Do you have another hinge you could try?
Randy
On 28/09/2011 11:12 AM, Rolf wrote:
Ah you missed the part about partially tightening etc. I did that but
with my hand to get it alligned as far as it got. I will try this with
a towel wrapped 2x4 :D
Although I am still
Fuse?
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Could be - but I don't see a fuse listed that covers it on the fuse box.
The fuse or fuseable link by the power distribution box has power on both
sides.
On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 11:18 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote:
Fuse?
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This is what I am thinking... There are plenty of w124's at the JY. Its
odd because the old lid did not have this problem. C'est la vis.
-Rolf
On 09/28/2011 12:17 PM, Randy Bennell wrote:
Might the hinge be bent? Do you have another hinge you could try?
Randy
On 28/09/2011 11:12 AM, Rolf
A going bad fuse might have power on both sides but won't pass the
amps. CHANGE YOUR FUSE
--R
On 9/28/11 12:20 PM, Peter Hertzing wrote:
Could be - but I don't see a fuse listed that covers it on the fuse box.
The fuse or fuseable link by the power distribution box has power on both
sides.
the fuse in the box on te driver side wheel well?
On 9/28/11, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
A going bad fuse might have power on both sides but won't pass the
amps. CHANGE YOUR FUSE
--R
On 9/28/11 12:20 PM, Peter Hertzing wrote:
Could be - but I don't see a fuse
Yeah, the big strip thing, I think it is 50A? If you have to go to the
stealer it will be like $3, I think Rusty sells them for a dollar or
so. That is the first thing to just change out when the glow system
starts acting funky. Make sure all the wires are OK too, and the screws
are clean.
When you change it out be careful...it's hot.
John
On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 10:15 AM, Peter Hertzing phertz...@gmail.com wrote:
the fuse in the box on te driver side wheel well?
On 9/28/11, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
A going bad fuse might have power on both sides
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* The automotive expression Survivor Car has become very popular
lately and perhaps a bit overused. It does however describe
thanks for the reminder to disconnect the battery
On 9/28/11, John Freer mbfo...@gmail.com wrote:
When you change it out be careful...it's hot.
John
On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 10:15 AM, Peter Hertzing phertz...@gmail.com
wrote:
the fuse in the box on te driver side wheel well?
On 9/28/11,
Thanks, Dave. That's a nice list that gives me several to try. I'll go
with your favorite first since
I also live where it seldom freezes (Florida).
If my wife were still here she'd have a good laugh at Richs suggestion. She
had a great sense of humor.
Gerry
'83 300D
'83 240D
From:
I remember that, this is a factory MC that had been working just fine in my '83
240D pre-engine failure. The rod (which is now cut down) also came from the
'83. Mine bled just fine, I connected the bleed fitting on the slave to the
right front wheel brake bleeder. Pumped the brake a couple
Considering the age of the laptop I think you'll be happier with a new unit
rather than replacing the drive. Knowing my luck I'd replace the drive and have
immediate logic board failure. Its an old computer remember, the Powerbooks
were discontinued in 2005.
How much RAM is in the computer?
Too bad you're not a broadcast engineer. Wanna become a broadcast engineer?
We're looking at a big shortage, most real broadcast engineers that
understand signal and transmitters and whatnot are nearing retirement. I see
this at the TV stations where I go to, there are just no real TV engineers
'May be at local VW stealer for significantly less, too.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 1:19 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 Glow Relay (no glow)
But I don't want to spend $1,000+ on a computer just to surf the web and read
email and edit documents.
I'm not unhappy with the computer now, I just thought for a few $100 I might
give it a bit more zip.
On Wednesday, September 28, 2011 12:20 PM, Curt Raymond
curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
..Wife used plain water in the WSW on the '83 240D because she said
anything
else removed wax. Can anyone suggest a WSW fluid that doesn't
Any of them. Some home-mixed stuff may be different.
Speaking of this, peripherally, when preparing the C300 for the annual MBCA
car show
Brian Toscano wrote:
How common is wiring problems in the older cars? From what
I've seen wiring usually lasts the life of the car in older
models. In newer models its about as good as the wiring
harness.
I have a number of cars, the newest is '85. _Serious_ rust and
mice cause wiring
Curt Raymond wrote:
You may remember some time ago when I replaced the clutch MC
in my '78 240D and the pedal feel got real high and short. So
yesterday I converted a new-type clutch rod to an old type by
grinding the beanie off the end. Tonight I installed it and it
made no difference...
Dan Penoff wrote:
Got a pair of Magnepan MG-II speaker s over in Orlando for
$249. original owner with docs and boxes.
Have you fired up the Fisher with the Magnepans you already have
yet?
-- Philip
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On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 12:30 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
But I don't want to spend $1,000+ on a computer just to surf the
web and read email and edit documents.
I'm not unhappy with the computer now, I just thought for a few
$100 I might give it a bit more zip.
I think you
Yes, I have.
I was suitably impressed, however, it was a temporary setup in my Apartpit and
they were more or less in the middle of the room.
Not the ideal setup, but enough for me to get a good idea of how they sounded -
very, very nice. Imaging was amazing, although they seemed to be very
On Sep 28, 2011 1:46 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
So now I have enough Magnepans for surround sound!
I know you're kidding, but there is some pretty cool audiophile stuff being
released in 5.1 these days on DVD-audio, SACD, and Blu-Ray.
For example the new Dark Side of the Moon box
Buy yourself the same!
--R
On 9/28/11 2:50 PM, Gerry Archer wrote:
Thanks, Dave. That's a nice list that gives me several to try. I'll
go with your favorite first since
I also live where it seldom freezes (Florida).
If my wife were still here she'd have a good laugh at Richs
suggestion.
Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com writes:
So now I have enough Magnepans for surround sound!
You mean quadraphonic, need to be period-correct!
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A friend of mine in college had a quadrophonic system set up in his dorm
room, with 4 Heil Air Motion Transformer speakers (large floor-standing
square things about 30in tall) in each corner of the room, some sort of
high-end turntable, and a big Pioneer quad amp/decoder pushing them. He
Rolf wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=280744866559+viewitem=
Looks more like a W108/W109 than a 1973.
Mitch.
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Best friend in high school's dad was a prosumer audiophile, and had a quad
8-track setup in their family room. Only quad 8-track we ever found was the
Eagles, but I believe his dad had others that were less interesting genres. I
can recall listening to Victim of Love in quad when we skipped
True.
Amazingly, I have seen a number of quad receivers of various flavors on the
local CL. Nothing I would ever touch, but interesting that the stuff is still
out there.
Dan
From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu
To: Mercedes Discussion List
This has been the bane of my vintage search. I want to find a fairly high
powered (+50W) receiver, but there just hasn't been anything on the market of
late. All the late model SS stuff is junk, IMHO, but there just doesn't seem
to be anything even remotely old in the market that I can find
What Rich said, but the correct size is 80 amps, located in the box you call a
distribution point for the glow plugs. Remove it (two phillips screws) and
gently flex it a little; they can crystallize and crack with age. Look fine,
pass a little voltage but not enough amps.
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Max,
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p294/oldsub86/lookingright.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p294/oldsub86/LookingLeft.jpg
I took these with my cellphone camera as I was leaving for lunch today.
Looking left we see a new Audi coupe and a Porshe Turbo.
If you look at the back of the
what is the proper name?
in this case wouldn't the glow light come on? it doesn't at all.
Peter
On 9/28/11, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
What Rich said, but the correct size is 80 amps, located in the box you call
a distribution point for the glow plugs. Remove it (two
Tonight after work I pulled the clutch slave shim and replaced with a new one
I'd gotten from Q.
The shim is sort of gasket like but it has a chevron molded into one side. I
don't see any obvious way it should be installed. So assuming the chevron is
there to guide water away from the hole I
Peter Hertzing phertz...@gmail.com writes:
what is the proper name?
Fusible link.
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Finally got an oil sample sent in for my '84 190D 2.2l.
Our buddy Larry thoughtfully included results from tests back to '06 on my '85
190D.
So quick result, the oil was fine after 9,700 miles. I'd changed it anyway
since it was the first fill of M1 (5w40) in this car. I'll sample this time at
I'm hip, thats why I suggested RAM, how much RAM in it?
RAM is almost always the big bang for your buck upgrade. Hard drives (other
than when you're pressed for space) usually aren't.
-Curt
Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:30:00 -0400
From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu
To: Mercedes Discussion
Huh?
I thought the rod I have is too long... My theory is that too long a rod would
run the MC farther along than it should and aww hell I dunno, the old rod was
shorter...
See my other message about the shim. Looks like if I hadn't touched the slave I
wouldn't be in this mess.
-Curt
Date:
yes. and it is on top of the relay correct
On 9/28/11, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
Peter Hertzing phertz...@gmail.com writes:
what is the proper name?
Fusible link.
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Pre-glow Relay.
The relay has some self diagnostic circuitry; light failing to light or
lighting at the wrong time or flashing all indicate a problem that requires
service. When the fuse gets flaky, some times the diagnostic circuitry will
discern a problem, sometimes it won't.
--
Max,
Good idea, will also be checking the door switch just to make sure.
Manfred
Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:46:53 -0700
From: w123wa...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Daughter's new car
Still good to take an emery cloth to the contacts. I like to mix
Glad you mentioned that. I had that problem on an 81 SD where the
wire had come apart after an earlier repair.
Manfred
Re: [MBZ] Daughter's new carDate: Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:43:03 -0400
From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re:
Are those plugins (for block heaters) ?
On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 4:31 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
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Cars produced later in 72 were titled as 73 model year...
Jaime
On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 5:39 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Rolf wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/**ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?**
Curt Raymond wrote:
Huh?
I thought the rod I have is too long... My theory is that too
long a rod would run the MC farther along than it should and
aww hell I dunno, the old rod was shorter...
See my other message about the shim. Looks like if I hadn't
touched the slave I wouldn't be
Peter Hertzing wrote:
There is power to the glow plug distribution box fuse on the
front drivers side wheel well, but no power going out to the
glow plugs. Is this an issue with the Glow Plug pre glow
relay? Where is it on this car?
You already found it. *smiles*
The relay, the
Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes:
I'm hip, thats why I suggested RAM, how much RAM in it?
I think the 12 PB take one stick, and there's a 512MB in there now. I
could replace that with a 1GB stick that would be the limit.
RAM is almost always the big bang for your buck upgrade. Hard
The '78 450SLC had really brittle wiring under the hood - but that car is
known for high engine compartment temps, so I wasn't surprised. Otherwise, I
don't recall any wiring harness issues with my 115, 123, 124, 126 cars. The
163 is too new to count.
On Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 9:23 PM, Brian
Before you change the fuse, carefully check the wires to all the glow
plugs. I find often a terminal rotates when you tighten down the nut
on the glow plug, and makes contact with the head, or other metal
part. Then when you turn the key on , the fuse blows, and you don't
know why. Change
When I got home from work today - I checked again and still no glow light
and no power to the glow plugs. I hooked up a charger to the battery
although it seemed fine I have been messing around with it for a couple days
so I figured it can't hurt. Then I played with the fuse and tapped the relay
Peter Hertzing wrote:
Any reason the light only comes on for a few seconds?
Otherwise starts nice and smooth.
The short light cycle is supposed to tell you that the current drain to the
plugs is not balanced. If all the plugs are new, then either one is defective,
or you have a loose
I manage a group of physicians for a small rural hospital - our parking lot
doesn't look like that. My most senior doc drives the car he bought for his
family when he got out of residency - a 1990 Suburban that he has now hand
painted with a can of spray paint from wal-mart. over 300K. One does
OKay - I'm sure two of the ones I removed were shot cause with a quick test
they didn't glow at all. I hope none of the new ones are bad - but this is
close to what it was doing before - so I have to lean towards relay. I'll
check with an ampmeter tommorow.
Peter
On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 9:46
Peter Hertzing wrote:
OKay - I'm sure two of the ones I removed were shot cause with a quick test
they didn't glow at all. I hope none of the new ones are bad - but this is
close to what it was doing before - so I have to lean towards relay. I'll
check with an ampmeter tommorow.
Oh, I
Curt wrote:
My Dad is also a civil engineer. He retired a couple years ago because he
hated where he was working. After about 6 months of moping he got a job as a
landfill manager for a trash to energy plant. Says its the best job he's ever
had.
Nice.
I liked most of my work in civil engg
Randy wrote:
Maybe you need to come north?
Thanks for that link - I could like north - you guys have less
problems than most countries these days.
mao
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Any reason the light only comes on for a few seconds?
The light is hooked to a temperature-sensitive timer.
Caps in the timer can age and fail, as could, I suppose,
the thermistor. You'd be diving into the GP relay to
do component tests to diagnose it at that level.
-- Jim
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