Re: [MBZ] Climate Control Failure Mode

hat a failed monovalve would provide heat at idle gradually cooling as the vehicle picke up speed. History - four years or so ago I replaced the monovalve insert and the foam tube behind the dash. Thank You, Fred Johnson Chicago 1977 240D 1983 300SD 1991 A-R 164L 1996

[MBZ] OT Replace the smoke in your wires

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[MBZ] 126 Hazard Switch

tion turn indicators work fine. Definitely not the same set-up as the 123. Anybody have word of wisdom or guidance? Thanks, Fred Johnson Chicago 1977 240D 1983 300SD 1991 A/R 164L 1996 Civic Be a better pen p

Re: [MBZ] climate control

enings and is messy though. Monovalve was definitely the easier job that I would do first. I would recommend gloves and also cover anything in old towels that you do not want to get black goo on if you attack the insulation tube that connects the cabin temp. sensor to the fan motor. Fred Johnson

Re: [MBZ] OT: would you buy a rental car?

My family bought a 78 Mercury Zephyr from Hertz many years ago. Lasted 10 years >100k miles w/no problems. Got me through college. Would do it again through a rental car company or through CarMax or the like as cars come off lease. Fred Johnson 1977 240D 1983 300SD 1991 A/R 164 1996 Ci

Re: [MBZ] 300SD Fuel Line

rbor Freight digital caliper to > be helpful when > measuring for tubing size: > http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47257 > The 6" is on sale for $16 online. If you print the > page and show it to > the local store, they will match the price. >

Re: [MBZ] 300SD Fuel Line

metal tubing expands and contracts, > and as the softer > tubing deforms over time. When I've used worm-gear > hose clamps, I've > had to go back and tighten them up every year or so. > If you don't > overlap, use compression fittings. > > -Dave Walton > >

Re: [MBZ] 300SD Fuel Line

Gentlemen, thank you as always for your sage adivice. Tom, where would I be able to buy Oetiker clamps? Thanks, Fred --- Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > You might also consider getting a 25' roll of > copper tubing, it's > > easier to > > hand form. > > Diesel eats copper. Don't do

[MBZ] 300SD Fuel Line

t weekend. Now steers as sharply as I thought it should. Fred Johnson Chicago 1977 240D 1983 300SD 1991 A/R 164L 1996 Civic Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids. http://s

[MBZ] Fuel Line Sourcing

bility and price is. Fred Johnson Chicago 1977 240D 1981 300SD 1991 A/R 164L 1996 Civic Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb

[MBZ] Brake line removal & acrobatics

m now looking for the magic way to manoeuver the vehicle and brake line in order to remove the line. Thanks, Fred Johnson 1977 240D 1983 300SD 1991 A/R 164L 1996 Civic Ready for the edge of your seat?

[MBZ] Brake lines adjunct (Strange Days)

in the shop waiting for a cat. converter and O2 sensor. What am I left driving that has a/c.? The old reliable Alfa (!?). The car that has not let me down in 3 years of ownership. Someone cue the music and Rod Serling!! Fred Johnson Chicago 1977 240D 1983 300SD 1991 A/R 164L 1996 Civic

Re: [MBZ] Brake Lines

ing and > bending tools, which aren't much money (or the auto > parts store might > let you borrow them). It is not hard to do if you > just don't bend too > far or too fast. I have made up lines before, the > hardest part is not > cutting it too short! > >

[MBZ] Brake Lines

Does anyone have any experience buying pre formed hard brake lines or bending their own? Couldn't find them on Rusty's site. Had an experience driving home from work yesterday in the SD wherein I'll have to replace one of the hard brake lines for the front brakes. Thanks, Fred

Re: [MBZ] bad glow plugs

As others have said, something is not quite right. I replaced the glow plugs in my 240D after ~100k miles. These were because of a bad relay. The SD is still going strong on the plugs that came with the car 100+k miles ago. Fred Johnson Chicago 1977 240D 1983 300SD 1991 A/R 164L 1996 Civic

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I've heard about the famous paste. I think Rusty sells them in small tubes. I think I have more of a dilemna. Will look over my 123 paper manuals to see how much is transferable to a 126. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the bes

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? Thanks, Fred Johnson 1977 240D 1983 300SD 1991 AR 164L 1996 Civic Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/domains/?p=BESTDEAL

Re: [MBZ] Crankshaft Balancer Bolts

Guys, thanks for all the suggestions. The cardboard is an excellent idea. The last time I did this ~5 years ago I remember using a toothbrush with brake cleaner to clean the head of the bolts then using heavy duty gloves because of the dirt oil/grease mess and the proximity to the radiator. I'v

[MBZ] Crakshaft Balancer Bolts

key for the balancer bolts for either the 240D(123) or 300SD(126)? Thanks, Fred Johnson Chicago 1977 240D 1983 300SD 1996 Civic 1991 A/R 164L __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: [MBZ] dexron III/mercon to Mobil 1 ATF transition

n the highway and the trans is spinning away. Fred Johnson Chicago 1977 240D 1983 300SD 1996 Civic 1991 A-R 164L Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Yahoo! Auto

Re: [MBZ] Nailing

Does anyone know what model of Racor filter set up to purchase? Anyone recently install a Racor filter? I've had this issue with my 240D since I purchased it 8 1/2 years ago. 120k miles and a new set of injectors three years ago have not changed a thing. TIA Fred Johnson Chicago 1977 240D

Re: [MBZ] 83' 300D vs. 300SD?

s the 240D. 700 mile roundtrip to Des Moines, or up to Wisc somewhere then it's the 300SD...and if I'm really feeling lucky,the Alfa. Fred Johnson Chicago 1977 240D 1981 300SD 1991 A/R 164L 1996 Civic --- Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ahhh, the dfferences are many and va

Re: [MBZ] Paint Link? Was Food Fight

http://www.towerpaint.com/ Have ordered paint for both MB's. Was reccomended by Marshall Booth some years ago. Fred Johnson 1977 240D 1983 300SD 1996 Civic 1991 A-R 164L Peter T. Arnold wrote: > About twenty posts on food, no reply to the request for a link to buy > German Aut

[MBZ] 83 300SD Light Tube Question

I'm ordering a light tube from Rusty for the left most center console switch on my 83 300SD but have forgotten whether that is the switch for the sun roof or the rear dome light. Cam someone with a better memory or an SD at their disposal help me out? Thanks, Fred Johnson Chicago 1977 240D

Re: [MBZ] ACC Issues with 300SD

Tried this last night and determined it is the ignition switch. A huge relief it isn't the ACC unit. Fred --- Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Disconnect (and plug) the vacuum hose to the IP > shutoff > pod. Then turn off the car (which will stay > running) > and turn it back on. Is

Re: [MBZ] Hard Starting 240D

> Don't waste your money on a hair dryer. Running hot > air down the intake > WON'T tell you if the glow plugs are insufficient! > Even when the engine > is hot and it's, 90 degrees F outside, properly > working plugs should be > allowed to glow for 5-10 seconds for optimal > starting. Parallel

Re: [MBZ] Hard Starting 240D

cement, valve adjustment and general block de-oiling of the 300SD. Ergo the reluctant starting on the 240D is receiving my attention. Question about the hot air trick - does a hot air gun put out too much heat? I'd hate to fire up any oil or other goop in the intake tract that the valve cov

[MBZ] Hard Starting 240D

of these miles between 75-80 mph. Any ideas or help would be appreciated, outside of selling the vehicle. Thanks, Fred Johnson 1977 240D 1983 300SD __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: [MBZ] Bio-Diesel in Chicago Suburbs

Sorry, s/b 2.499. Still hard to believe the price of this stuff is above [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- dave walton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > For $1.499 I'll drive over from Cleveland to fill > up! > > -Dave Walton > 94 S350, 99E300 > > On 2/24/06, Fred Joh

[MBZ] Bio-Diesel in Chicago Suburbs

If anyone is out in the western suburbs there is a Road Ranger at the corner of Roosevelt and Midwest Rd in Lombard that is selling Bio Diesel. Don't know if it's the straight stuff or 80/20. Price is the same as regular #2, $1.499. Fred Johnson 1983 300SD 1977 24

Re: [MBZ] Frapper was Re: Here comes an oil thread -- Sorry in advance it is a newtopic though its about a gasser

ease > sign up for Frapper. I am > the only one on here in the Chicagoland area > currently... > http://www.frappr.com/benzbunch > Rick Knoble > '85 300 CD > - Original Message - > From: "Fred Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > __

Re: [MBZ] Here comes an oil thread -- Sorry in advance it is a new topic though its about a gasser

metal longer after shut down but it has worked for me. The Honda, Toyotas and 300SD start up immediately no matter how cold. The 240D and 164L, well they're a different story for different reasons Fred Johnson 1977 240D 1983 300SD 1993 Civic 1999 Corolla 1993 Corolla 19

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Question

Chris, Marshall, Dave, Thanks for the advice. I'll pull the amplifier tonight. I'll also clean the connections. If the issue persists, then it's time for a re-build. Fred __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://

[MBZ] Cruise Control Question

lubed the cruise control linkages with ATF. Also cleaned the #12 fuse block. Car had same issues this morning. Any ideas? Thanks, Fred Johnson 1977 240D 1983 300SD Chicago __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http