In a message dated 1/16/2006 5:32:34 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
OK, slowing working out the little bugs with the euro 5.0 in the US 380.
I figured out this thing has a throttle position sensor which is
located under the air meter deal, fuel distributor etc
In a message dated 1/15/2006 1:34:26 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
We're contemplating a 220D project. Questions:
1. How does the 0-60 time compare to the 240D?
2. Is there any significant advantage in fuel economy over the 240D?
3. Are there any other major
In a message dated 1/14/2006 1:28:57 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
So for those of us not as mechanically inclined as most of the list, it's a
big time matter of trust. For the general population, mechanics, just like
doctors, plumbers, lawyers, etc. etc. have
In a message dated 1/14/2006 2:24:59 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I kid you not, but yesterday, within no more than one minute of me saying to
the Treasurer, now that we've just purchased this very expensive furniture,
I'll bet the wagon craps out, the clutch
In a message dated 1/14/2006 1:47:30 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/124629311.html
stick shift V8 euro
2500
wonder what it is
Clay,
Probably a euro 350SE or maybe a 450SE, both V8s. I had a 65 euro 300SE
(big 3.0 litre
In a message dated 1/10/2006 7:07:06 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
As far as I know, the only engine in the 124 series that has a
reputation for cracking heads is the 6 cylinder 1987 model. It has the
603.96x engine.
From my archive:
Head model on 603 diesel
In a message dated 1/11/2006 8:17:21 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I recently purchased an 83 300SD, approx 260k miles. Transmission slips on
2-3 shift - but all other shifts are solid and positive, both up and down -
and the 3-2 (edit - corrected from 4-3 which
In a message dated 1/9/2006 9:21:13 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
for squeaky wiper blades?
Bruce,
Clean the glass with Bon Ami, a not scratching powder cleanser. Also, going
over the glass with a single edge razor blade is sometimes fruitful.
In a message dated 1/8/2006 10:30:00 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
It ran my 220V space heater this morning. About 100 ohms
in place of the missing regulator rheostat. Wahoo!
Jim,
Good show! Resistance loads are the easiest to deal with but you can use
In a message dated 1/1/2006 4:22:41 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I did nothing. The head went to the shop and came back 'done'.
The block was sleeved by them, and honed, but that was it. The
forest of studs poking out of the block were not removed, so
In a message dated 1/1/2006 3:31:04 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
How does this look...those of you familiar with this model.
I emailed the dude and he still has it. He says
Yes I do. I just happened to be answering emails when yours came in. Here
is some
In a message dated 1/2/2006 10:12:41 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I am going to pick my newly aquired $ 300 tranny up.
Is there something I should know to look for?
Hans,
Yes, unless a restraining strap has been installed, the torque converter is
likely to
In a message dated 12/31/2005 3:26:27 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Is there a removable precombustion chamber in that head? If so, does
the glow plug have to be removed before you unscrew the prechamber?
Dave,
Prechambers are pushed in and held in place
In a message dated 12/31/2005 9:41:25 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
This morning it ran at idle. A milestone! Details
Jim,
Hurray, have been following this project like the first moon visit! The
successful cylinder rust removal was of particular
In a message dated 12/29/2005 6:05:07 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I noticed that the rubber thing around the shaft appears loose. I may
start with that and the mounts and see if that takes care of the noise.
One other symptom, recently the shifts have been
In a message dated 12/29/2005 10:01:32 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
_http://www.adsitco.com/_ (http://www.adsitco.com/)
Yes, they are advertising rebuilt MB automatic trans to fit many models for
$1195! Probably does not include the torque converter. Also a
In a message dated 12/29/2005 3:08:14 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
My old, pencil-style tire pressure gauge has started sticking and is
producing unreliable readings.
Any thoughts on what is a good tire pressure gauge, or how to prolong the
life of the one I
In a message dated 12/29/2005 12:43:20 P.M. US Mountain Standard Tim,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Apologies for soiling the MB list with Ford drivel, but just wanted to see
if anyone has run across this problem: 94 Taurus w/ AXOD auto transmission,
shifts into all gears with a solid
I've got a clunking sound from the tranny tunnel around shifts into 3rd
in an 82 TD. I'm thinking flex discs, but I don't know anything about them.
Zac,
So maybe it's not the flex discs at all. The transmission mount will allow
a clunk when the trans upshifts firmly. Also the
In a message dated 12/26/2005 3:57:42 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
My troubles are with my MB...I get to go to work tonight. I'll see how it
does. I will change fuel filters tomorrow.
Bob,
If you got 12MPG, you're fuel filters are probably all right as you
In a message dated 12/20/2005 11:31:18 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I've got a starting bugaboo that I cannot solve. An erratic no-turn of the
starter.
The starter works MOST of the time, but sometimes it will not turn over when
the
key is turned. It randomly
In a message dated 12/19/2005 6:34:38 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Mr. Striplin,
I am a new member and not sure I understand how to submit a question to the
population.
Do I just respond to the e-mails I signed up for? Or is there a way to view
the forum and
In a message dated 12/9/2005 6:26:33 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What should the timing be for the glow plug timer? When I turn the key, the
light stays on for about 5 seconds and then goes out. I've checked the
voltage across each glow plug and get 12vdc but
In a message dated 11/26/2005 7:50:56 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
During this time of year, heat into the passenger compartment is greatly
needed. I found open windings on the auxiliary heat pump motor even though
the voltage input was good at 12vdc. Can this
In a message dated 11/27/2005 10:46:32 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
hi all
yesterday i went i started my car and heard that skipping/starter sound(
the starter is engaged, the teeth on the bendix (drive ARE fully engaged
and
not skipping /stripping on
In a message dated 11/25/2005 7:57:45 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
car is a 1977 300D. Been about 50k miles a little over a year since I
changed out speedo cable.
Got in car this morn and going down road noticed nothing happened. No
speed, no trip odometer
In a message dated 11/20/2005 11:30:47 P.M. US Mountain Standard Tim,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Allright, I'll admit it: There's no way I'd attempt to rebuild my engine, so
I'm either putting in a used one, or having it rebuilt. (talking about my 83
240D with siezed engine)
So let me ask:
In a message dated 11/17/2005 5:35:03 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Other than looking for visible damage, is there a way to confirm tranny
mounts are good/bad??
Chuck just changed his. He may have something to contribute. Common
symptoms are a banging
In a message dated 11/15/2005 8:31:32 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Two problems with the SD re: idle:
1. When engine is cold (not ambient brr cold, just room temp, but worse
when truly COLD) it idles fine BUT as soon as I put it in reverse (or turn on
In a message dated 11/17/2005 7:58:04 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
1999 Chevy Malibu. About one time out of every four that you try to
start it, it fails to start and the THEFT SYSTEM light in the instrument
cluster starts blinking. The only solution is to
In a message dated 11/15/2005 6:11:35 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Jim, this is kind of directed at you, as I know you live in the Phoenix
area. Anyone else though, is free to respond.
I'm trying to make an action plan for getting the 240D on the road. I have a
In a message dated 11/10/2005 1:00:51 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The throttle (gas pedal) on my son's 1985 300D is surprisingly stiff and
hard to push with my foot compared to my every day 1983 300TD. As a result,
it seems r elatively logy and slow off the
In a message dated 11/7/2005 3:14:41 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I am curious as well. I have quite a few miles on the redone #17 head on
my 87 300D, and I have this nagging feeling it's going to need to come
back off. Oil consumption went WAY up, and it fits
In a message dated 11/7/2005 5:40:18 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
later injection pumps are tied to
and lubricated by the engine lubrication system
I wonder when that happened and if need to worry about checking the oil
level in my IP ?
Dan,
The oil
In a message dated 11/2/2005 5:43:35 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I also just broke the hood cable on the inside. It broke right at the
pull
handle. How tough is that going to be to replace? I know these aren't
challenging questions but I am just getting
In a message dated 11/5/2005 6:48:36 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hi there,
I'm trying to get my wife's 97 Oasis van (72,00 miles) timing belt changed
myself. I have searched the Internet but failed to find any dif information on
this.
Any good information
In a message dated 11/2/2005 10:08:19 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I only have one key for my 300D. I thought I would get a cheap key made for
backups and emergencies, but I can't find anyone who can cut one. Even the
Stealer ship here in Oklahoma City cant
In a message dated 10/26/2005 6:17:47 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
On my 83 300SD the cruise control will not hold the
desired speed. I can use the accelerate function to
get the vehicle up to speed. I can also keep my foot
on the accelerator and feel the
In a message dated 10/29/2005 1:52:58 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
My charging system went dead suddenly. First clue was dead battery, next
clue was no alternator output. Battery idiot light does not come on whit
ign.sw. in run. Bulb is good. There is no
In a message dated 11/2/2005 5:43:35 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I also just broke the hood cable on the inside. It broke right at the pull
handle. How tough is that going to be to replace? I know these aren't
challenging questions but I am just getting
In a message dated 10/26/2005 9:53:09 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The list is acting strange again (postings dated one
day ahead in the future?)...didn't know if this got
posted...
--- B Dike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The 85 300CD is fogging up inside
In a message dated 10/20/2005 9:08:15 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Inspecting one of my '82 240Ds today, I realized it has a flap in its inlet
like a throttle plate, actuated from rods from the go pedal linkage.
I remember discussion of this a while back but I
In a message dated 10/21/2005 12:37:19 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Jim,
You are referring to the system used on the 115 body earlier Mercedes.
Mac's 82 240D does not use the same system.
Tom,
Is it possible that the 82 has a transplant of an earlier
In a message dated 10/18/2005 10:20:07 P.M. US Mountain Standard Tim,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Could it be that BMW, Audi and VW know something that Mercedes doesn't ?
They are getting a little sloppy in the handling department. It was stated by
several auto magazine editors that the 06
What everyone else has already said - buy the Bilsieins, don't even
think twice about it.
What they said. I think the Bilstein pleasure rated shocks can be had for
$49 each, change the front two first if money is tight. You DO NOT want the
heavy duty or sport. You will get a
I very much like my Kenwood set up which has the motorized masking feature
which rotates to show a blank face where the radio is. It does AM/FM with a
cassette player up front and controls a remote Kenwood CD stacker in the trunk.
I don't like to remove and carry the faceplate which is
In a message dated 10/16/2005 12:35:24 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Kaleb observed:
Gas went from 2.39 to 2.29 today, diesel went from 2.94 to 2.99, WTF?
There seems to be no sense to any of this...it really sucks.
Kaleb, Bob, and all,
I think the kicker
In a message dated 10/13/2005 2:19:36 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
If I'm replacing the clutch slave cylinder ('82 240D stick), would it be
wise to replace the master cyl at the same time? is the failure of one
closely accompanied by the failure of the other,
In a message dated 10/14/2005 5:33:11 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I must admit I haven't spent any time trying to learn how the IP works - I
know it pumps fuel at high pressure to each cylinder in turn - and the
timing is adjusted by rocking the IP toward or
In a message dated 10/12/2005 12:42:00 P.M. US Mountain Standard Tim,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I'm looking for an engine to replace the one in my 86 300SDL. Cracked head.
Any pointers?
Brian,
Where are you located? I have a lovely #14 head, all pressure tested and
machine work
In a message dated 10/13/2005 6:22:29 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Here's my question, what's the best way to clean a MB diesel engine. I
am so paranoid about water frying some of the electronics or using too
much water pressure and knocking off some vacuum
For those who believe in Murphy's law.. here are some photographs of my
recent encounter with a discharge of sulfuric dioxide
(which became sulfuric acid when it encountered the rain). On Saturday
night I was driving past a local refinery when I smelled
sulfuric acid and thought
In a message dated 10/6/2005 9:44:49 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Does your alternator light come on when you turn the key on? I don't
know if Mercedeses are wired this way, but on many cars, if the
alternator light is burned out or there's another break in
In a message dated 9/30/2005 4:21:36 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Lets see, anybody who was on those old lists say AYE
AYE!
Jim Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 261 K miles
98 ML 320, 137 K miles
In a message dated 9/30/2005 8:38:08 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/mercedez-420-sel-turbo-diese-5-cylinder_W0QQite
mZ4578852129QQcategoryZ6331QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
this is mercedez 1986 420 sel diesel.This auto was originally of
In a message dated 9/29/2005 1:48:37 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I'm keeping an eye on this one, as the 87 300D I have has started to
do this. Catch is, it doesn't always do it, and it only does it on the
2-3 shift. WOT vs medium throttle doesn't have much of
In a message dated 9/28/2005 8:21:58 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I've found a rust free 450SEL and I'm curious if the car will run on
mid-grade gas.
Also, what mileage can I expect on the road?
Tom,
Nitske's page on the 450SEL cover 72-80 model years so
In a message dated 9/28/2005 2:17:39 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
as far as the weight, you are correct, my 124 weights 4390lbs.
Holy cats, that's a half ton more than my C320. Better look under the back
seat for lead pigs. Or if you're lucky, gold bars.
In a message dated 9/25/2005 2:09:53 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
This weekend I put a new voltage regulator on my 84 300SD. At ikle with
everything off I only get 11.80 volts peaking to 13.5 at about 2000 rpm. Is
this okay or should I be thinking of a new
In a message dated 9/15/2005 3:41:00 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I've never seen this...
My AC has worked fairly well this summer. I've had a little cold air
escaping through the defrost damper...not enough to warrent the pain it is
to change that pod out.
In a message dated 9/16/2005 7:56:26 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
How much M1 ATF will it take to fill the power steering system after I get
rid of all the old crap and change the filter?
I'm going to do this before I start messing with my crazy HVAC.
Bob,
In a message dated 9/15/2005 11:35:50 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Have any of you all noticed that it is more difficult to notice and diagnose
problems as you get older?
I picked up my son at lunch time and he asked me what I thought the
squeaking sound was.
In a message dated 9/12/2005 4:21:42 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The engine does have lots of blow by and is an EGR engine, do all 617's have
EGRs?
Trampas,
My 79 300SD does not have EGR but they started adding it in 1980. Most will
recommend that you
In a message dated 9/11/2005 11:38:14 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I just got back from Greenville. Jim wasn't kidding when he said it was
a massive leak - it leaks out faster than you can pour it in when the
engine is running. There's no way the car can be
In a message dated 9/8/2005 9:52:50 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
while you're waiting to call go to
_http://www.google.com/search?num=100hl=enlr=safe=offc2coff=1rls=GGLD%2CG
GLD%3A2004-51%2CGGLD%3Aenq=site%3Adiesel.list.archives.mbz.org+2001_
In a message dated 9/6/2005 4:45:39 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
So what favor will you do for me if I vote for you? :)
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
Kaleb, and all,
Chuck is en route to the Mercedes Rally back east and may not check in for a
day or
In a message dated 9/7/2005 6:32:58 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Chuck is one of eleven running for four positions. Yes, as Jim says,
please vote for the candidate(s) of your choice.
Len
Thanks, Len,
At my age you should never try to go by memory! Even
In a message dated 9/6/2005 9:06:14 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I need to find hydraulic oil for my racket stringer (I swear, I'm not making
this up). I can't find any where I've looked that meets my specs - looked
at Lowe's, Advance Auto, and a local
In a message dated 9/5/2005 10:19:33 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I took a little trip this past week putting about 900 miles on my 90 300D
2.5. My mileage was great! I got 35.5 mpg on one tank. Each time I filled up
it was over 32. HOWEVER, I was
In a message dated 9/4/2005 1:32:34 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What is the correct method for refilling my AT on my 95 E300D? I drained the
torque converter and changed the filter. Thanks, Jay
Jay,
Put 2 quarts in and start the engine. Keep the engine
I tried to post this a couple days ago but the attachment at 49K was deemed
to large. I think 48 hours is long enough to wait for a go/no go from the
list administrator
Looking at the specs of various systems with various types of compressors, I
have come to the conclusion that 6 to 8
In a message dated 9/2/2005 7:28:41 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
today we heard the radiator is bad, and it is still unknown if one is
available...if not, he will see if it will travel and head for austin
(things are very tight in houston for lodging, etc)
In a message dated 9/1/2005 7:29:58 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I changed the oil (I'm not even going to say what type of oil for fear
of starting an oil thread) today in my old girl and when I went to take
the oil filter out it had come apart. The
In a message dated 9/1/2005 3:06:11 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
My system, being an aftermarket one (in a graymarket car originally
sold in Switzerland, where air conditioning is... open a window and
get the kind of air we all wish MB would package in
In a message dated 8/28/2005 4:16:58 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Duplex Bush Chain13
D 67 HRZ 126
3/8 x 7/32 vGld
Phillip,
The box says 126, you counted 126 on the new chain, I'd say you got the
wrong part number. Rusty's site calls
In a message dated 8/23/2005 2:08:14 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
So is it Tristar Pete's, or is it Jose's now?
Both names are on the front. Jose's is most prominent.
Jim In Phoenix
In a message dated 8/22/2005 12:21:24 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Thanks for the input. However, it seems the engine is siezed. We eliminated
the battery, the battery cables, the starter as problems. We pulled off the
fan shroud and attempted to bar the
In a message dated 8/20/2005 6:48:15 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
During this process I think I found why my engine was running hot. It seems
that stuff was getting through the A/C cooling fines and getting trapped in
front of the radiator cooling fins. About
In a message dated 8/18/2005 6:41:32 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I moved the vacuum from retard to advance, RPM's are at 1800 at idle and
52' @ 4500 RPM w/Advance just like the manual states.
Took her out for a spin. Everything was great until I reached the
In a message dated 8/18/2005 7:00:27 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
List I am going to try an replace the front crank shaft seal on my 87 190D.
I do not have the locking bracket, but was planning on using a strap wrench
around the pulley itself. Is the pulley
In a message dated 8/17/2005 2:41:35 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hey Jim,
Would those numbers be the same for a W126 300SD? Are those numbers
dependant upon a certain ambient temperature? Are these numbers on a
MB AC manual or this is generally?
Lynn
(got
In a message dated 8/18/2005 4:45:14 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Thanks Russ,
Do you know what the timing should be set for that situation? On my 250 it
states 4 ATDC but that's with the system retarding.
George,
We should establish what kind of smog
In a message dated 8/17/2005 7:18:03 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I've heard of the master link failure too. But only from people who had the
swaging tool for rent. Has anyone on this list ever personally seen one fail?
Or had personal witness to one failing?
In a message dated 8/14/2005 6:53:07 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Washington requires front plates. Michigan does not, so I don't have
the necessary hardware to mount one. I see the holes in the front
bumper, but looking into them, it's not clear to me what
In a message dated 8/14/2005 12:10:52 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The AC in my car is completely dead this morning.I
changed the fuse to no avail. The push button control
was replaced about 2 months.
I suspect it's the blower because there's no air
In a message dated 8/13/2005 1:27:23 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
After wrestling with this beast for quite some time I thought my troubles
where behind me.
Set the timing to 4* atdc 800 rpm 30* dwell got in put it in reverse, rpm's
fell a bit then it
In a message dated 8/12/2005 8:23:14 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I was considering the generic description of the suspension and not the
specific 126 chassis. I had a look at the online manual for a 126 last
evening and I see that the setup is different than
In a message dated 8/11/2005 6:58:32 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Yeah. Sorry to hear it. This car is used almost exclusively for long
business trips--1500 miles a week for two weeks out is pretty
typical. While I'm gone, I'm virtually living in the car 14
In a message dated 8/10/2005 7:58:14 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Are the improved updated rods even available anymore? I suppose you
would have to pull the engine, then the pan and crank to change out the
rods. That would be easier than having to pull the
In a message dated 8/9/2005 6:02:56 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
it bordeaux red with camel
Man, these are my favorite colors!! Pretty rare combo. Buy it! Run it
'till it dies and then make a road side sculpture out of it. Gas costs will
be
the least
In a message dated 8/4/2005 3:52:32 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Here's the question though. His car only has working front defrost, none of
the other buttons do anything. I have a spare servo from a junkyard that I
picked up several months ago.
Is the
In a message dated 8/4/2005 4:38:17 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
its a BIG BIG job. About everything on the firewall has to come out to
get that sucker out of there.
I don't think his bar is broken, just the link to the suspension. In this
case, I would
In a message dated 8/2/2005 6:59:20 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have seen replacements for the oil cap and also new rubber ring insert
replacements. What is the preferred solution to oil leaking out of the top
of the motor through the oil cap ?
Dan,
In a message dated 7/31/2005 11:22:25 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The reason for this break appears to to be a defective blower motor. In
the high speed mode it sometimes begins to smoke.
I am now about to replace it but would like to know if there there is
In a message dated 7/30/2005 10:28:39 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Now I'm trying to set the timing and I'm turning the distributor and every
thing is fine at about 1000 RPM 10 BTDC.
I turn the distributor clockwise just a hair more, and the rpms drop and
In a message dated 7/29/2005 12:36:58 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
On an errand this morning, saw a 450SEL with a for sale, $1200. Looked
pretty nice, blue/blue, paint a bit faded, a few dings here and there,
interior nice. Called the guy, it's a 77, 120k
In a message dated 7/27/2005 7:07:51 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have a 72 250 w114 M130 and I was trying to adjust the dwell. the closest
I got it was 51*. I tried everything from 0.06- 0.19 feeler gauges.
I'm guessing that the points are bad.
Can
In a message dated 7/25/2005 10:47:22 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hi, folks! I need some Viton fuel lines (return
lines, I think, the ones that come up from the little
nozzles which come up out of the injectors, I think is
what they are) and bad! (My '82
In a message dated 7/24/2005 4:43:19 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Can anyone tell me what the pressures should be for a 126 300SDL running
134a? High/Low
I would look for 30 to 50 PSI on the suction side and 200 to 350 on the
high side. Pressures would
In a message dated 7/19/2005 1:56:13 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I was reading on how to adjust the valve and the service manual says to
connet a remote starter to the battery pos and the other end to Terminal 50.
Where would that be on a 72 250 W114 M130
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