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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
--
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
--
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Donald Snook wrote:
I am sure I missed ... a few new ideas for fixing some common problem...
Yeah, we figured out how to RR 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
[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
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
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
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
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
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
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
[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
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 -
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
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.
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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,
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
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*
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:
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
1981
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
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It's not unusual.
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John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi
1980 300TD 170+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi
Tim C wrote:
Actually, loud pipes let cars (mostly driven by blithering idiots who fail
to see anything smaller than a Suburban) know you're there.
That Loud Pipes Saves Lives mentality is based in junk science. The only time
you can hear them at highway speeds is when the bike is in front
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
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
Loren Faeth wrote:
The 240D clutch is not made for the torque and HP of a
300D.
The clutch and pressure plate are the same for Euro 5-cylinder stick diesels as
it is for stick 240Ds. The differences are:
front halfshaft
shift linkages
transmission crossmember
flywheel
And that's it. The
Mathieu J. Cama wrote:
Anyone care to start a pool to see what the insurance will settle at?
I'll put my bet on precisely what you want, and not a penny less.
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John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi
1980 300TD 170+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi
1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Sunil Hari wrote:
such that you can buy these old cars and not hear too much protest.
You've obviously never met Jennifer! ;-)
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John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi
1980 300TD 170+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi
1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
BimotaBiker wrote:
Could I remove the manual tranny from this car and put it into my 300d that
currently sports an automatic? I bought the car for a pretty good price
knowing it did not shift into high gear. When I got it home and put it up on
our lift, I discovered a brand new rebuilt
OK Don wrote:
Would it be easier to move the 617 engine to the manual chassis?
Define easier.
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John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi
1980 300TD 170+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi
1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
BimotaBiker wrote:
Can this be done?
I repeat:
Yes, it can be done. It isn't quick, cheap, or easy, but it can be done.
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John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi
1980 300TD 170+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi
1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
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