Re: [MBZ] Euro 240D??

Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: My brother has a 78 240D that has us puzzled if it is a Euro. Has European delivery badge on grille. Also he had trouble finding a parts diagram that matched the rear suspension -stabilizer bar etc. (It's different from my 79). Anyway he has solved that one. It's a 4

Re: [MBZ] W123 CV joint boot repair

Fmiser wrote: Any of you folk familiar with it? I know a guy who has one, and I sure as hell wouldn't trust it. The boots are wafer thin compared to the OE boots. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 272+kmi 1980 300TD 183+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi

Re: [MBZ] MBUSA changes dealer oil recommendations

Bob Rentfro wrote: My disclaimer: I do not intend this to turn into an oil thread Too late! -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 272+kmi 1980 300TD 183+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi

Re: [MBZ] new eBay shipping fraud-update

Luther Gulseth wrote: Luther, dealing with stupid men and women for the last week. Could you take your angst and childish antics to myspace.com and keep it off the lists, please? Thanks! -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 272+kmi 1980 300TD 183+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi

Re: [MBZ] ring gear spun on f/w

Van Cleve wrote: BTW neither the original or replacement F/Ws have alignment marks (except mine) so I'm just bolting it up and hopping for the best :-) If I remember my OM616 engine balancing info correctly, the flywheel is neutral balanced to the crank except during replacement - in that case

Re: [MBZ] FW: '79 240D alternator

Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Is there a support group for such victims? Dwight No - the targets of Bosch-in-a-box have no support, nor receive outreach from those who have yet to be victimized. After all, it says Bosch on the outside of the box! That means 'quality', doesn't it? -- John L.

Re: [MBZ] Ebay bummer - dope slap for dummy

Roger Conlon wrote: File a dispute with Paypal & Ebay. I feel both have come along way to help protect the buyer. Ebay and PayPal both are funded by sellers - not buyers. Who do you think their policies protect the most? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 272+kmi 1980 300TD 183+kmi 1980 300

Re: [MBZ] FW: '79 240D alternator

Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Has there been a run of bad reman Bosch alternators? Any problems with the electrical system that could be frying the alternators? Thanks. Dwight Another victim of "Bosch-in-box" rebuilds! -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 272+kmi 1980 300TD 183+kmi 1980 300SD 27

Re: [MBZ] Primer pump now leaks .

George Larribeau wrote: I changed Oil and all filters Saturday, went to purge the air out of the fuel filter and the primer pump was squirting fuel out of itself. How hard are these things to change? Not terribly. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 272+kmi 1980 300TD 183+kmi 1980 300SD 277+km

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

Luther Gulseth wrote: In the brief research I have done on this, I have seen people state that the pipeline folks won't allow adding lubrication to the fuel until after it leaves the pipeline. They fear it will contaminate their Jet fuel. SOOO, it's up to the folks that get it after the pip

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

Luther Gulseth wrote: Yes. You want to expand on that a little then, perhaps? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

Luther Gulseth wrote: I forgot to say, all the truckers will need to do is add a lubricant to the fuel. Hrm, maybe BioDiesel? :D It was my understanding that the lubricity of ULSD is actually better than standard LSD due to a new set of fuel additives. Is this completely off-base? -- John

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

Jeff Zedic wrote: Now is that before the bluetec arrives?? I thought that the Bluetec engine surpassed the EPA's requirements?? If I'm not mistaken, Bluetec is 50-state legal on emissions, isn't it? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-sp

Re: [MBZ] Citric acid flush questions

LarryT wrote: To add one small nugget to Marshalls excellent instructions, turn the heater control to full hot - and leave it there until finished with the whole process including refilling with the appropriate coolant mixture. Failing to do so can allow a bubble to form that will not be flush

Re: [MBZ] a thing of beauty

Kaleb C. Striplin, Okiebenz wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-240D-240-D-Complete-Rebuilt-Engine_W0QQitemZ110001825533QQihZ001QQcategoryZ33615QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem They look even better with a customized rebuilt injection pump hanging on the side, too. http://www.mbdiesel.net/car

Re: [MBZ] Doesn anybody want any free computer parts?

andrew strasfogel wrote: Hmmm... buttload, boatload, and mother lode (stet). What a wonderful language. There's also pantsload, both standard and metric. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 27

Re: [MBZ] easy fix

andrew strasfogel wrote: 1) replace a missing rear bumper end piece (on the side - curves around the rear quarter panel) on a 1983 300TD Slightly more involved than: 2) Replacing the engine shut-off valve because the engine is starting to run for more than a few seconds after I turn it off (

Re: [MBZ] W123 thermostat

LT Don wrote: Should there be a gasket here, other than the rubber O-Ring that is on the thermostat? Nope. A little Hi-Tack on the mating surfaces (and on the o-ring) can make stubborn leaky housings a little happier, though. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 198

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta 240D alignment?

Ben Karp wrote: I just made an appointment to have Jeff do my alignment tomorrow. $55 & the hunter machine! Sounds like a winner. Wish me luck and thanks. Ben So how'd it go? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd

Re: [MBZ] looks like steel but actually aluminum W123 spare wheels

Marshall Booth wrote: They were manufactured to reduce unsprung weight and improve handling! They were considerably more expensive than steel wheels I was told. I'm being facetious, Marshall. Reduction in unsprung weight would be a very important performance aspect of those wheels. -- John

Re: [MBZ] looks like steel but actually aluminum W123 spare wheels

Steve MacSween wrote: Maybe they used them on 240ds to reduce weight a little? Dunnn Like it'd help. :-) -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta 240D alignment?

Gary Hurst wrote: as usual, big John is correct in where he sends you. the alignment guy's name is Jeff and he is usually there. however, if jeff is not there, they'll just have one of the tire changers do the alignment and you won't get any advantage over taking it anywhere else. the other be

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta 240D alignment?

Ben Karp wrote: I have an '80 240D that has eaten the inside of the front passenger tire, is there a place anyone recommends for an alignment in the Atlanta area? Should I use weight in the car when I drop it off, I have heard that is supposed to be done and rarely is? Thanks in advance! If yo

Re: [MBZ] 617.950 617.952 differences

Luther Gulseth wrote: 617.950 is listed at 115HP and the .951/2 are 123/125HP. If stroke/displacement are the same, what did they change that increased the HP? Are the shortblocks identical? TIA all. In addition to what has already been mentioned, the w116 300SDs used the earlier AirRese

Re: [MBZ] 240D from VA to PA, need advice..

Rich Thomas wrote: The TSA will safeguard the flying public and anyone on the ground below by cutting open your bag/lock if it has a padlock on it. How many tools survive that experience is questionable. They like to rummage around in bags that have anything solid in them (i.e., non-clothes i

Re: [MBZ] 240D from VA to PA, need advice..

John Ervine wrote: More responsible individuals, on the other hand, tend to have better things to do with their time. ;-) Forgot to add - all three trips were done sans license plates, but with valid insurance on the cars phoned in before I left. Never had a second glance from any of the

Re: [MBZ] 240D from VA to PA, need advice..

Kevin J. Slater wrote: You guys that buy a lot of cars, what do you do? Depends, how responsible are you? I'm young enough that it's still a little bit of fun to fly out with 60 pounds of tools in checked baggage (padlocked, of course) a cell phone, a little cash, a credit card, and little

Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor

Rich Thomas wrote: On my TD I had to ream out the hole some for the compressor shaft to fit in there. It was just a tad (hair, smidgen, shade, gnat's..) too small. Same on our TD. Rather, it fit in nicely, but wouldn't come back out. We, uh, persuaded it via fine adjustment of the hole in

Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor

Hendrik Riessen wrote: Just a question, is it possible to tighten/loosen a proper Merc spring compressor from the top with a socket and extension? Yes. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+k

Re: [MBZ] a crack dealer

Rick Knoble wrote: They certainly aren't popping up around here http://chicago.craigslist.org/car/163868439.html Reasonable price for a rust-free needs-nothing 240D. http://chicago.craigslist.org/car/162754237.html Reasonable price for a rust-free needs-nothing late 300TD. http://chi

Re: [MBZ] a crack dealer

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: for a third of that amount. Or send the dash off to be professionally redone for less than half of that. Just in case those $333 w123s with perfect dashes just aren't popping up... -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 28

Re: [MBZ] MB in X-Men 3?

Hendrik Riessen wrote: Isn't that a black 123 280E. Yes. Yes it is (though I'm not 100% on the color, just the model). -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 132

archer wrote: Why did the French refuse to fight? Gerry The brie was ripe, the bread was fresh, and the wine had peaked. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Scrofulous

John Berryman wrote: What method did you employ? C-4? Thermite. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Scrofulous

Donald Snook wrote: I am sure I missed ... a few new ideas for fixing some common problem... Yeah, we figured out how to R&R a 108/114/115 blower motor in less than 30 minutes - without cutting through the firewall. In retrospect, it was all so easy... -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270

Re: [MBZ] Shudder upon shutoff

Rick Knoble wrote: And you will be missing out on a treasure trove of MB facts and information. I don't think I could have said it better myself, Rick. Unless... And you WILL be missing out on a TREASURE TROVE of MB FACTS and INFORMATION... Nah... -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270

Re: [MBZ] Discount tires on-line

Zoltan Finks wrote: Thanks. As a follow-up, I wanted to ask the list: Does having the traditional tap-on style wheel weights on the outside of your allow wheels bother you at all? It really bothers me. I mean, you have this nice slick alloy wheel with this crude weight tacked onto it. I notice th

Re: [MBZ] Engine numbers

Zoltan Finks wrote: I'm looking at the manual on CD, and I'm trying to figure out how to relate the engine number that I see on my engine block to the numbers that they provide in the PDFs - for example, the PDF has numbers such as: engine numbers: 601, 602, 603 My entire enginge number is 616 9

Re: [MBZ] OT even further than usual - IPAQ 5455

BillR wrote: Sounds like you might be thinking the repair is moving back into my area of experience. I will get brave tomorrow and crack the case. Bill, There are no user serviceable parts inside your iPAQ, nor are there any field replaceable units contained therein. Repair of an iPAQ is re

Re: [MBZ] Torque Peak Vs. Peak Efficiency

Rick Knoble wrote: I have a question. Is it safe to assume that a given engine will produce the maximum number of revolutions per unit of fuel consumed at its torque peak? I.E. When is an engine its most efficient? Just curious. I recall hearing that Mercedes recommends shifting at 2/3 of max

Re: [MBZ] key fob

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: RTFM WFM? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Bad car names

Zeitgeist wrote: I like TuRD much better. Dodge adds the acronym SLT to some of its trucks...anyone care to guess what that works out to in my juvenile little mind? Salt? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 16

Re: [MBZ] 95 E300D St. Louis $3500

Rick Knoble wrote: I fired off an email and below is the reply I got. I am not sure if it is bogus or what. I do know that we have several listers in the great white north that might be close. It is also listed on the Detroit CL, but not the Toronto CL. I wonder if the escrow company is in Nig

Re: [MBZ] The Wave - Focus US vs. Euro

BillR wrote: No argument about that. I believe there were 5 recalls. Other than that ;=) it really was a nice car. I was driving about 40 - 50k a year then and really appreciated the head room and the ride. I had an '00 Focus with the Sony Xplod stereo package. Nice car, except I'd go thr

Re: [MBZ] note to the list about 190D ip

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Just wanted to clarify I am not pissed off at curt about anything, if that is what is seemed like. Pissed off? No. Panties in a bunch? Maybe. ;-) It's all good, Kaleb. We understand who provides this list to all of us, and that these things are not free. We appr

Re: [MBZ] W126 Euro 280E in Chandler PicknPull

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Waana bet? You missed the key word in the subject line. Euro. small bumpers, flat head lights, big straight six. 126 in the id plate number. There was no Euro 280E w126. There was a 280SE, though... -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+km

Re: [MBZ] 123 Wagons

andrew strasfogel wrote: I appreciate your enthusiasm but could you be more specific? In what categories is the 124 wagon superior to the 123? Handling, power, fuel economy. That's just a few on the top of the list. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277

Re: [MBZ] Too young for a Wagon?

Mathieu J. Cama wrote: You're never too young for a wagon. We got our 280te when we were 25. Still have it and love it. However with gas prices as of late, we're driving our diesels. Go for it, everyone should have a wagon. ;) Coming from another "picked up a wagon at 25", I concur. Wagons a

Re: [MBZ] Bouncing upon shift

Zoltan Finks wrote: Not a desperately important question, I know, just wondering if anyone has experienced this, and if it indicates something worn out (like tranny mount)? It's seems to be a general bouncing of the drivetrain or frame that works its way through for 2 or 3 seconds. Try feather

Re: [MBZ] W123 euro ?

Jeff Zedic wrote: I thought the headlamp height adjuster wheel was part of the headlamp switch bezel. The three position thingy next to the light switch. Or is that only on the 124/126s? And w116s. Or at least *a* w116 - saw a Euro 350SE K-Jet car in the junkyard had that setup. -- John L.

Re: [MBZ] W123 euro ?

Joe Knight wrote: Temp selector wheel, eh... Illuminating but not very encouraging. Glad I opted for the $3 black plastic version rather than the $150 zebrano. Any ideas as to what might better serve to fill that particular void? Unfortunately the hole is not sized to accept a standard switc

Re: [MBZ] W123 euro ?

Craig McCluskey wrote: Maybe a temperature wheel, like on 240Ds? Sounds like it to me. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Yep, the time has come.

Tom Hargrave wrote: I'm curious - how many gallons are in a 35 pound container of fry oil? Roughly 4.6. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Another International crisis

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/14414533.htm Budweiser is nothing more than sex-in-a-canoe beer. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi

Re: [MBZ] 108's

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Ok, when speaking 108's which feels "right", V-8 or 6 cylinder versions. Have heard before the v8 feels real heavy in the front and just doesnt feel right with the 108. Opinions? My personal faves have been a Euro 250S with 4-speed and a Euro 280SE with factory 5 -

Re: [MBZ] WOW

Zoltan Finks wrote: That would certainly light the tires up - or should I say tire. Don't suppose it came with limited slip. Limited slip was a standard option on the 6.9. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 16

Re: [MBZ] where do I look for the engine #?

R A Bennell wrote: Where, do I look on the engine in my 76 300D for the number on the engine? I plan to order some stuff from Rusty and one of the items wanted the engine number which I did not have at my finger tips. I popped the hood last night but did not see anything obvious on the block.

Re: [MBZ] Unwired Tools ACC II Servo $695

Rusty Cullens wrote: For you Marshall? $99.95 Hey Marshall, can I PayPal you a couple hundred bucks so you can buy me a few Unwired Tools ACCII servo replacement from Rusty? I hear those things normally go for $695, and I see a short-term business opportunity opening up! -- John L. Ervine

Re: [MBZ] this guy is an idiot

John Berryman wrote: I thought some went to Japan as well. You thunk right. The 350SD and both longbody variants, however, were North American market only. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+km

Re: [MBZ] this guy is an idiot

Jim Cathey wrote: It could well have been a European-delivery US model. Didn't DBAG offer that around then? Yup. Mat Cama has a European-delivery '77 (?) 300D in his possession. All records since new, including transport documents. Lots of neat stuff about that car that you don't see on

Re: [MBZ] 123 driveline clunking

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: For a few weeks now, my 85 makes a clunk in the rear end. Like if you are cruising down the road at a steady speed, and apply throttle, or let off throttle, you get a clunk from slop somewhere. What is most likely worn out, diff mount? Flex disks? Something else?

Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD excessive oil usage-update

OK Don wrote: I haven't updated the page yet (no new photos yet), but your engine does look better than mine! http://pages.sbcglobal.net/danorris/450slc.htm I was really impressed with the quality of work from the guys at Metric. And Tom @ Yankee Diesel really outdid himself on that IP, too.

Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD excessive oil usage-update

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: HOLY SMOKES, I thought you were rebuilding it yourself? I bet that DADGUM engine cost a pretty penny. I was planning to rebuild it until we pulled the head and found out that it was cracked. And after pricing out parts for the rebuild, plus machine shop work, plus r

Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD excessive oil usage-update

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: what did you do, clean the engine, transmisson, and engine compartment while you had it out? Looks good. The engine is a rebuild from Metric Motors out in California. The injection pump and injectors are from Tom Horvath at Yankee Diesel in Connecticut - very specia

Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD excessive oil usage-update

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: WOW, thats ALOT of oil usage, sounds like you might have scored piston walls. Christ, even our 240D didn't burn that much oil with 1 double-holed piston, 1 deeply gouged cylinder liner, 1 piston with cracked rings, and a cracked head! Speaking of, the new motor just

Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?

John Berryman wrote: I have Sylvania Silver Stars and they throw a nice beam with 60/55s and no relays. I have the same bulbs now in the wagon, and they are very, very nice. However, I still plan to install relays and some nice 100/90s. Both the 300TD and the 240D will be getting an alte

Re: [MBZ] Leaky 126 sunroofs

Chuck Landenberger wrote: John, Your website is great.. Can relate to the pix of the 300SD.. Glad you like it! Any idea what the silhouettes of vehicles on the driver's door mean? Just curious.. Honestly, I was laughing too hard to make it across the road to check it out

Re: [MBZ] Leaky 126 sunroofs

Jim Cathey wrote: No, I heard about it on a Unimog mailing list. I think it was just a snob. As long as we are talking about Daimler-Chrysler trucks that should or should not have three-pointed stars on them, I snapped this photo 2 years ago at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance: http:

Re: [MBZ] I love the interior color

R A Bennell wrote: That must be the optional "supersized" hoodstar. Rarely seen - must make the vehicle worth more?? I was wondering if it might have been a hacked up 600 star until I got a look at the front-on shot and saw how out of proportion it was. And to think: someone not only *made*

Re: [MBZ] motor mounts 82 300TDt

John Berryman wrote: You'd love outdoor emergency repairs up here then. Outdoor emergencies are no more cause for concern after you'd had a few. All it takes is learning that getting upset about it doesn't make it go by any faster - usually it's the opposite. -- John L. Ervine 198

Re: [MBZ] motor mounts 82 300TDt

John Berryman wrote: I bet you'll plan on changing both at the same time on subsequent Motor Mount jobs. When they're both new, less wrestling is required. Well, that one was a do-or-die parking lot job here at the apartment. Needed the mount changed so I could go pick up a new set of tir

Re: [MBZ] shipping a car

Zoltan Finks wrote: What are some trusted companies, or ways to go about this? I was just viewing that '72 dark blue 280 SE, and at the bottom of the page it showe and ad for Move On Time dot com. Is that good, or who is good and trustworthy for a decent price? Do I need to buy insurance for th

Re: [MBZ] Two way antenna want 3 way 1233 300 TD

andrew strasfogel wrote: There has to be a way to make it stop half way. Someone on this list is at least that clever. Listening to WBJC is worth the effort. Sure there is. Rewire the switch in the console and remove the automatic function from the antenna - go full manual control so that a

Re: [MBZ] Two way antenna want 3 way 1233 300 TD

andrew strasfogel wrote: My replacement Hirschmann antenna on the 1983 300TD is great except that the middle position controlled by the switch no longer is operative. Is there any way to rectify this? There is a Baltimore FM station that I can receive only in the half-way down/up position. The

Re: [MBZ] Chain Stretch?

Chuck Landenberger wrote: Craig, I'm constantly amazed about how much you guys on this list know and how much I DON'T know. Hopefully, I can keep my mind open and let the knowledge in...!! To further harp on it, if metal wasn't flexible and didn't have the properties of malleabili

Re: [MBZ] Chain Stretch?

Chuck Landenberger wrote: Hi John, I looked at the thesaurus too, but we are dealing w/metal and IMHO "stretch" implies some flexibility. Metal is, by definition, a flexible material - see malleability and ductility. The stretch we measure in the timing chain is due to wear and fatigue of t

Re: [MBZ] Chain Stretch?

Chuck Landenberger wrote: Opinion? Yeah, look in a thesaurus and understand that "elongation" and "stretch" are synonyms for one another. As are distension, expansion, lengthening, widening, and many others that find their way into spam-mail and inboxes the world over. -- John L. Ervine 1

Re: [MBZ] head gasket OM 617

andrew strasfogel wrote: Marshall, what's the impact of timing chain stretch on fuel economy? Chain stretch is directly related to injection pump timing, and pump timing is directly related to fuel economy. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I think every degree of chain stretch is a

Re: [MBZ] Here's Beyond Sacrilege........ MB Related

David Brodbeck wrote: But then, I kinda liked the W123 wagon on a 4WD Toyota chassis that I saw pictures of, a while back, too. :) Nissan. And I like it, too. The perfect mini-mog. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 35

Re: [MBZ] 914 fires

Peter Frederick wrote: Saw one in California in 1980, an aquaintance knew someone who got one stored in a barn for years, sold as a 914, cheap. Same as a 914 except for the 916 badge and the two extra cylinders, not visible from outside. It was probably a 914/6 and not a true 916. Only 11 9

Re: [MBZ] brake torsion bar broken...thoughts?

Christopher McCann wrote: yes, it's the 300SD and it is at the indy shop now. If the bar needs replaced, they said 6 hours labor - I can believe that. They must know a shortcut - book is 12.2. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+k

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines

Richard Murdoch wrote: The lower oil cooler line on our 82 300TDt is leaking. Can it be worked around the mount or will I have to take the motor mount loose? Any tips will be greatly appreciated. It's not needed, but it can help. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1

Re: [MBZ] oil leaking from ignition lock vacuum lines - '80 300D

Christopher McCann wrote: Is it possible the vacuum pump is leaking oil only into 2 lines? Perplexed. Any thoughts are appreciated. You have a bad vacuum shutoff valve on the back of your injection pump. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 2

Re: [MBZ] Walmart vs NAPA auto

Zeitgeist wrote: Whoa there Tex, the kevlar reference is a common and largely innocuous online term used when posting something that could possibly be perceived as a "flame"--which is yet another online term used to describe a repudiation of another's stated position, but not generally considered

Re: [MBZ] $100 MB diesel update

Luther Gulseth wrote: For extra lubrication and compression to everything involved. The car has sat around for about 10 years. I don't see how ATF will increase compression, though. Why not just put straight diesel in the spin-on filter? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300T

Re: [MBZ] $100 MB diesel update

Luther Gulseth wrote: I have a diesel compression checker in my posession. What values should I see on a cold engine that's not been used for around 10 years? Mercedes has no specs for cold compression checks. They can be useful for diagnosing problems, but there are no hard and fast rules

Re: [MBZ] Oil filter leak

Brian Chase wrote: Also, can you expand on the whole leaving one of the bolts for last thing? Is that just for purposes of alignment? Not to speak for JB, but he doesn't mean a socket wrench. The reason for leaving one of the bolts in using his method is because it is the longest bolt and th

Re: [MBZ] Oil filter leak

Brian Chase wrote: Regarding the oil filter: There is a remote, drop-in-element type filter, correct? Not remote, though it is drop-in. I thought it was mounted on the firewall. Am I incorrect? Yes, it's mounted to the block. Are there two oil filters - a remote one, and a traditional bl

Re: [MBZ] Rear half shafts

Brian Chase wrote: Anyway, the deal is that the boots on one side are torn and the other boots are cracked. Cracked is okay, torn is bad. Focus on the torn boot axle, don't worry about the cracked boot axle, just be prepared to replace it when/if it tears. Torn won't last very long, cracke

Re: [MBZ] Rusty W126

Rusty Cullens wrote: Of course! Maybe w116s after that? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi

Re: [MBZ] W123 guide rods

Allan Streib wrote: What exactly does that entail? Is there a good writeup on the whole job anywhere? Is it something I can do myself in my garage (no lift but a good floor jack and stands). Any esoteric tool requirements? I've got a photoblog on my website when I did it last year on the 30

Re: [MBZ] W123 guide rods

Allan Streib wrote: Squeaky and creaky, mostly on the passenger side. Sound "seems" to be coming from the rearward end of the track rod, but it's hard to tell for sure. Audible squeaking when bouncing the front of the car. Shocks are recent, everything else is unknown. You might want to cons

Re: [MBZ] holy crap

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-E-430-Mercedes-Parts-car_W0QQitemZ8034629399QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem A little rubbing compound and that'll buff right out. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+

Re: [MBZ] More cool specials

LT Don wrote: My Toyota Camry was a sweet ride until the timing belt let loose and ... uh, never mind. Mr. Valve and Mr. Piston met and shook hands? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Counsel, approach the bench

Jim Cathey wrote: I have seen (in the boneyard) 115's with a column shifter and the 'bench' seat. I've seen a w116 with column shift in the boneyard. Bucket seats, though. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi

Re: [MBZ] '83 300SD unreliable fuel delivery

UDG - Joop Schmeitz wrote: W116 runs 3.5 6cyl Dsl Come now, you can't post a sig like that without an explanation... -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi

Re: [MBZ] wonder what happens when you win the auction at less than 11k

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-ONLY11000-1971-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-BUY-IT-NOW-11000_W0QQitemZ4608609175QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I'd imagine that the seller won't pre-approve your bid unless you agree to pay the full price of $11k

Re: [MBZ] Bike Rider, Loud Pipes

James Jetton wrote: What about the idiot neighbor who insists on running the mower, leaf blower, weed whacker, etc at 0600? At least the guy with loud pipes is gone in 60 seconds or so, not so this idiot who mows, blows, whacks for hours. Yet another problem with society these days - you get

Re: [MBZ] Bike rider, loud pipes

Dave M. wrote: Not entirely true. Might I recommend: Dave, you and I are talking apples and oranges. The loud pipes most people are complaining about are the kind slapped on to the side of some clap-trap Harley. There is a huge difference in a performance exhaust that is louder than stock

Re: [MBZ] Bike rider, loud pipes

Tim C wrote: Oh, and you also left out every other situation (e.g, cars often pull out in front of bikes) where loud pipes can be of benefit. No, I didn't. Driver error in this instance is due to lack of proper operation of the vehicle - checking blind spots, failure to adequately judge dista

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