[MBZ] '87 300SDL transmission shifting

2014-10-17 Thread Ralph Robertson via Mercedes
My 300SDL transmission shifts very nicely thru all the gears, however, when putting the car in gear originally from neutral it goes into gear rather harsh, also, when I put the car into reverse; the same thing. Quite a difference in shifting from the normal forward gears shifting on the go. Can

Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL transmission shifting

2014-10-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Ralph Robertson via Mercedes wrote: My 300SDL transmission shifts very nicely thru all the gears, however, when putting the car in gear originally from neutral it goes into gear rather harsh, also, when I put the car into reverse; the same thing. Quite a difference in shifting from the normal

Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL transmission shifting

2014-10-17 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Flex disc(s)? Transmission, differential mounts? Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Oct 17, 2014 6:59 AM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: My 300SDL transmission shifts very nicely thru all the gears, however, when putting the car in gear originally from neutral it goes

Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL transmission shifting

2014-10-17 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
My 300SDL transmission shifts very nicely thru all the gears, however, when putting the car in gear originally from neutral it goes into gear rather harsh, also, when I put the car into reverse; the same thing. Idle speed? The SDL is set to idle high, mechanically. The EDS is what drags it

Re: [MBZ] Tire source

2014-10-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: People wanted to know where I purchased up my $50 H rated Goform 195x70x14 tires. Delticom North America Business unit www.tires-easy.com This started with you asking about the $34 GoForm tires this summer, right? Is that what you bought? Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Tire source

2014-10-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I checked these guys previously. The best deal they have are on some Sumitomos, but they only have a wear rating of like 320 for a little over $600. If I go up to $720, I can get Hankooks with a 500 rating. I believe both of these are Korean brands? Anyone have experience with either one?

Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL transmission shifting

2014-10-17 Thread Ralph Robertson via Mercedes
Just checked the idle speed; 6500/7000 at start up. The lurch is really in the reverse gear, first gear is not very hard at all, just the reverse. The reverse also takes a bit to engage, slower than first gear. Ralph On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 9:54 AM, Jim Cathey jim.cathey...@gmail.com wrote: My

Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL transmission shifting

2014-10-17 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
H - no wonder it lurches - 7000 RPM idle - RB On 17/10/2014 3:40 PM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes wrote: Just checked the idle speed; 6500/7000 at start up. The lurch is really in the reverse gear, first gear is not very hard at all, just the reverse. The reverse also takes a bit to

Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL transmission shifting

2014-10-17 Thread Ralph Robertson via Mercedes
what is the normal idle speed? I will check again when it's warm. It doesn't sound like a fast idle. On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 4:45 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: H - no wonder it lurches - 7000 RPM idle - RB On 17/10/2014 3:40 PM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL transmission shifting

2014-10-17 Thread Ralph Robertson via Mercedes
sorry, reading it wrong, it is 700, not 7000. Ralph On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 4:48 PM, Ralph Robertson rare...@gmail.com wrote: what is the normal idle speed? I will check again when it's warm. It doesn't sound like a fast idle. On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 4:45 PM, Randy Bennell

Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL transmission shifting

2014-10-17 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
700? Wilton - Original Message - From: Ralph Robertson via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca Cc: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 4:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL transmission shifting what is the

Re: [MBZ] Tire source

2014-10-17 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:32:57 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I checked these guys previously. The best deal they have are on some Sumitomos, but they only have a wear rating of like 320 for a little over $600. If I go up to $720, I can get Hankooks with a 500

Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL transmission shifting

2014-10-17 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
May pop a wheelie at 7K - or an axle. Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Ralph Robertson rare...@gmail.com; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 4:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL

Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL transmission shifting

2014-10-17 Thread Ralph Robertson via Mercedes
Yes, 650 -700 cold. Is that unusual? Ralph On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 4:55 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 700? Wilton - Original Message - From: Ralph Robertson via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca Cc: Mercedes Discussion List

[MBZ] 85 w123 gyide rod bushings

2014-10-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
OE vs aftermarket on the front guide rod bushings where they attach to body? I put the gold ones in on the teailing ends about seven years ago and the right one failed after maybe two years with it rumbling in the floorboard on rough pavement. Probably less than 20k miles on it before it went.

Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL transmission shifting

2014-10-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Usual. On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 4:57 PM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yes, 650 -700 cold. Is that unusual? Ralph On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 4:55 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 700? Wilton - Original Message - From: Ralph Robertson via

Re: [MBZ] 85 w123 gyide rod bushings

2014-10-17 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I replaced these on a 123 and a 126, no problems with them but the cars did not get a lot of miles after the RR, so can't share any experience in that regard. You might want to check all the suspension bits on that side, ball joints, control arms, tie rods. --R On 10/17/14 5:34 PM, Karl

Re: [MBZ] Tire source

2014-10-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Almost as distinguished are Kumho, the tire essence of Seoul. On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 4:55 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:32:57 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I checked these guys previously. The best deal they have are

Re: [MBZ] 85 w123 gyide rod bushings

2014-10-17 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
A common problem with the W123/126 front end is worn out upper control arms. Only about 6 long, but if they are bad you get noise and crooked front tracking, hence extreme tire wear. Not that hard to replace. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] dynamat

2014-10-17 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Do auto parts stores sell that stuff or should I order some off the intertubez? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] dynamat

2014-10-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I could only find it at Best Buy. Some local stereo installers had it, too, but they wanted stupid money (more stupid than BB wanted) for it. I think the box I bought to cover the inside of the SL hard top was around $80. The stuff weighs a ton, so if you're buying it online best to find

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] Rear Sunshade Modification

2014-10-17 Thread Regina Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Tire source

2014-10-17 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 17 Oct 2014 18:45:55 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Almost as distinguished are Kumho, the tire essence of Seoul. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumho_Tires Kumho Tire Co., Inc. LSE: KHTC, formerly known as