new 602 and 603 engines
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On Dec 29, 2016, at 7:51 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
wrote:
Thanks, I guess MB didn't issue one for the W124 602 engine?
LarryT
91 300D
On 12/28/2016 5:07 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote:
15-710
Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Gang -
Picked up the new fuses today - the BAP Geon dealer sent the Relay
back because I called and when ordering the fuses I opened my big mouth
and said I don't need the Relay so they returned it. I had intended to
buy the relay because my electrical troubleshoooting skills are
Thanks, I guess MB didn't issue one for the W124 602 engine?
LarryT
91 300D
On 12/28/2016 5:07 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote:
15-710
Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote:
You wrote: "...a strip fuse? Just the metal strip screwed to
terminals at each end? Last ones... "
Yep, that
ing really cheap. IIRC they are like 50A or
something like that.
--FT
On 12/28/16 10:20 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote:
Hi Guys =
I pulled the cover from my Pre-Glo Relay & found the fuse blown.
I think I found the problem ;-)
2 questions -
1st, what amperage fuse should I replace
There's no power to the GPs unless the key is turned, right?
Larry
On 12/28/2016 3:23 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:
Longwinded post here, but skip to the last sentence.
http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/OM602GlowPlug
THe connectors tend to turn as you tighten down, and touch the
Thx Kaleb!
On 12/28/2016 1:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
It's a 50 amp fuse
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On Dec 28, 2016, at 10:55 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
wrote:
Have been searching the net for 80a fuses and not having a lot of luck. Is the
Hmmm don't think I did that. But you never know. Anyway, I have 4
fuses coming from BAP-Geon and the Relay is there now. I can replace
the fuse and see what it does. I was having difficulty getting the
bracket in place like you did.I should have disconnected the battery
but as
Have been searching the net for 80a fuses and not having a lot of luck.
Is the dealer the only place to get them? Seems like I could create a
fuse holder to accept 80A fuses with wires to go to the screws that
should work, right? But I gotta find a 80A fuse (or 2 for a spare).
Perhaos I am
80A - Thanks! I will do as suggested. But I may get 3 or 4.
Thanks for all the help - at this point I guess I'll just go with your
suggestion that they eventually fail.
Sincerely,
Larry
On 12/28/2016 10:42 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote:
80A. They are aluminum, and flex with
Hi Guys =
I pulled the cover from my Pre-Glo Relay & found the fuse blown.
I think I found the problem ;-)
2 questions -
1st, what amperage fuse should I replace it with?
2nd What should I look at, as to what might have caused it to blow in
the 1st place? Or perhaps they just blow once in
That's a shame. I would live with the problem if it were me.
Can the affected diesels be sold on the used market?
LarryT
On 12/27/2016 11:15 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
Vw will no longer be selling diesels in the US.
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On Dec 27, 2016, at 10:05 AM, Larry
Thanks! Very well explained. I now understand...
LarryT
On 12/27/2016 9:26 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
On Tue, 27 Dec 2016 06:31:01 -0500 Larry Turner via Mercedes
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
Speaking of Deoxit, is that a replacement for Dielectric Grease, or
should both b
No problem, Found one at BAP-Geon that'll be here tomorrow. It's also
$100 less that the MB dealer.
LarryT
On 12/27/2016 8:05 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
I don't have any spares.
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On Dec 27, 2016, at 6:55 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes <merce
Speaking of the VW magic with software, I wonder if new diesels will be
impossible to buy? I was in the market about a year ago when this was
still in court and the saleslady said they weren't allowed to sell new
Diesels. I assume they are selling them again?
Man, we diesel enthusiast just
while searching for a replacement GP Relay, I came across these
Headlight Connector repair kits - no idea of the quality =
http://www.germanautoparts.com/Mercedes/1991/3309/7/17187/0
On 12/27/2016 12:04 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote:
Yes, don't use the OEM sockets, buy a replacement,
out of the loose
lines this is not your problem. Start by seeing if glow plug relay is clicking
on and off. If not, replace it.
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On Dec 26, 2016, at 12:46 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
wrote:
While waiting for my wife to get home I thought I
Speaking of Deoxit, is that a replacement for Dielectric Grease, or
should both be used, or just one. I have both, and usually put a thin
layer of Dielectric on all connections. I guess I am saying I need to
know what situation calls for Deoxit and when should I use Dielectric?
Thanks,
4 matic
Wickford RI
On Dec 26, 2016 1:46 PM, "Larry Turner via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
wrote:
While waiting for my wife to get home I thought I'd try bleeding the fuel
lines but it's going to have to wait for my wife to get here. I loosened
all 5 and cranked it over &
Things may have changed, but when I needed battery service they gave me
reconditioned ones. I know they are supposed to be the same but I found
they don't last very long.
LarryT
On 12/26/2016 1:38 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
You can do that, but you might also want to think about
I know Roger - actually I agree completely about the newer gizmos.I
have been wanting to get my wife something for a while - this 300D has
290K on it although the engine seems very strong. I hope I can get it
going again.
But finding a MB diesel is very hard! They are either too new and
rryT
On 12/26/2016 10:50 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote:
Thanks Curley!!
On 12/26/2016 10:21 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:
Basics:
0. put the charger on the battery to recharge/maintain it during a
lot of cranking.
1. Crack the fuel line(s) then crank to make sure you have
GPs, so you have to learn your
meter's idiosyncrasies, unless you have a very expensive ($500+) meter.
You guys edit this to make this an all purpose troubleshooting formula
for non start or slow start Diesels.
Larry Turner via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>
December 26, 2016 a
Thanks Roger!
That was an offer to buy me a new engine wasn't it? ;-)
LarryT
On 12/26/2016 10:20 AM, rogerhga--- via Mercedes wrote:
Larry,
Just go ahead and drop in a new engine. By the time the guys on this list
finish recommending parts and fixes, you'll be close to a new engine price
No, New Glow Plugs and NO Dash Light when in pre start ign switch
position or when cranking. New relay time?
(BTW, I seem to recall a fuse under the relay - is there any possibility
it is bad? Yes, I know, I am grasping at straws...)
Thanks Mitch I will hook up the Battery charger, etc. as
Yes, the harness appeared to be perfect. So far no wiring problems
anywhere except for one short headlight harness which was replaced.
Well, I will certainly bleed the lines as you suggest but feel there is
another deeper problem - since the dash light is not coming on for
pre-glow I assume
or the last coupke of years I have read my MB List info using the
Comcast email system as opposed to my default Mozilla Thunderbird email
system. After some troubleshooting with someone from the list I
finally just decided to read my MB posts on Comcast.
Now, for no apparent reason, Tbird
Thanks Mitch,
Yes, it has a block heater although it has always started without using
the heater in temps down to 15F or so.Actually, I don't recall ever
using the heater . Hopefully it is complete and operational.
Not sure if there are any AC outlets at the hospital and don't know
iPhone
On Dec 25, 2016, at 7:45 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
wrote:
That's a great idea! I remove the intake manifold when replacing GPs and forgot I
need extra cranking to get rid of the air in the fuel lines. I R'd. Can't
believe I forgot spmething so basic!
Thanks Mitch,
I will check the electrics as you suggested but all the symptoms point
to a dead GP Relay. This is my wife's daily driver - she is ready to
retire and not in the mood for thinking about spending money on another
car - but she needs to get another ~3 months out of this car.
the relay click on and off?
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On Dec 25, 2016, at 6:46 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
wrote:
Tried to do some last minute shopping Thursday and she wouldn't fire up without
some very extended cranking.
It's very rare for it to take more than
? Letting the fuel drain back into the tank.
Check actual power to the GP's and the resistance of each plug.
Fred.
Fred Moir.
Lynn MA.
Diesel preferred.
From: Mercedes <mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com> on behalf of Larry Turner via Mercedes
<mercedes@okiebenz.
Tried to do some last minute shopping Thursday and she wouldn't fire up
without some very extended cranking.
It's very rare for it to take more than a few revolutions of the
engine. So I replaced all of the Glow Plugs just in case, but it didn't
help.
I don't think it is the Glow Plug
Exactly!
On 12/21/2016 1:54 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
There is no doubt there is climate change. It all goes in cycles and has
nothing to do with us. The sun gets hotter, the orbits change a little..
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On Dec 21, 2016, at 11:10 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes
A few years ago someone wrote about what the light remaining lit
after an engine is started means. Marshall (RIP) perhaps. I have
looked in the Archives without success. I am speaking mostly about
W124 diesels.
The reason I ask is this AM my 300D was hard to start (very
Howdy.
After searching for more than a year for a Diesel powered MB newer
than what we have and I hoping to get the group thoughts on a 2001 MB
Wagon E320 with 114K miles for $4500. listed as a "Slow Seller" so
perhaps I can get it for less. It looks perfect cosmetically and the
engine
HA! Yeah, anytime they add Aircraft or Marine the prices triple!
LarryT
91 300D
On 12/3/2014 1:02 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote:
WOW! The FAA approved, flame resistant, custom sewn headliner for our
Cessna was only $200! I didn't know that anything for an aircraft could be
less expensive
check Youtube for an instructional video - they have everything
there!when I did my 911, I found a video there!
LarryT
91 300D
On 12/3/2014 1:11 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
In 110, 111, 112, 114, 115, 116, 108, 123, 124, and 126 cars, some of
which are over 40 years old, I have
That's really surprising!
Larry
On 12/6/2014 6:08 PM, OK Don wrote:
Ah, but you missed my point - the aircraft certified headliner is
1/5th the price of the MB headliner for a car that is 40 years newer
than my aircraft!
On Sat, Dec 6, 2014 at 5:05 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes
mercedes
Thanks Peter Jim!
On 6/27/2014 9:19 PM, Peter Frederick wrote:
There is a heat exchanger in the hot coolant line to the heater core.
The fuel thermostat diverts the fuel through the heat exchanger when
it's cool outside. Keeps the viscosity under control in the IP and
prevents the tank
so many times the younger generation takes a lot of heat for not being
the kind of kids we were (for whatever that's worth) but clearly your
little girl is very special indeed! You're right! /You dun good!/
LarryT
On 6/28/2014 10:41 AM, Rich Thomas wrote:
No, not that kind...
Last night
like.
LarryT
On 6/25/2014 3:19 PM, Meade Dillon wrote:
From fuzzy memory, yes.
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
On Jun 25, 2014 2:06 PM, Larry Turner l02tur...@comcast.net wrote:
Thx Max - So... i will remove the snap ring and the nozzle will slide
out? i assume the larger o-ring is closest
I kept calling it a Fuel Heater - the official name is a Fuel
Thermostat. Sorry - but from your description I wasn't too wrong...
Hmm... so I need to find that heat Exchanger - for my own curiosity --
there's certainly lot of stuff in there..
;-) Glad the leak has been fixed... my next
No argument there! Seems like they intentionally try to make things
harder to understand - but i have trouble even /finding /the stuff i
need in the W124 WSM.
Larry
On 6/24/2014 6:18 PM, Craig wrote:
On Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:46:33 -0400 Larry Turner l02tur...@comcast.net
wrote:
I've
Thx Max - So... i will remove the snap ring and the nozzle will slide
out? i assume the larger o-ring is closest to the hose nozzle and the
smaller goes toward the rear of the FH?
Thanks again,
Larry
On 6/24/2014 7:30 PM, Meade Dillon wrote:
Larry,
Did this job on my '87 300TD years ago,
Hi All,
I picked up the correct o-rings from MB along with a meter of the
fuel line (they only sell it in 1 meter or more lengths) that runs from
the pre-filter to the T'stat (at $38!) but I figured if the hose would
last as long as the OE hose that was fitted when the engine was put
OK Jim,
That makes sense - After I wrote I realized I will be near the MB
dealer tomorrow and can call them to order the o-rings today -- so I
should have the right o-rings tomorrow and won't have to do it twice -
I think my thought about by-passing was an attempt to make the whole
that's like a source of income for him. So he probably won't stop but
perhaps he'll move to a location where you he won't meet. He
probably saw and and thought you might be a soft touch because of the
mobility cart.That's probably why the elderly women were approached.
Hopefully you
Never seen this kind of harassment at Costco around here... but maybe I
was just lucky?
LarryT
On 6/23/2014 9:20 AM, WILTON wrote:
No, but don't ya think the same SOB's are making the rounds in
Costco's parking lot, too?
Wilt
- Original Message - From: Gary Hurst
did you let some penetrating fluid soak on them for a few days? That and
some heat might stop them breaking
LarryT
On 6/23/2014 6:04 AM, John Reames wrote:
3/6 glow plugs snapped.
I had given it a 50mi run to heat it up before trying to pull them; the intake
manifold was so hot that I
You wrote (12mm diameter?) wire brush -- sounds pretty much like a
.22 cal rifle bore brush... available in brass, copper, stainless and
nylon. Some people get real fancy when cleaning long range
target/hunting rifles
LarryT
On 6/23/2014 9:32 AM, John Reames wrote:
Put 'em back
NC is a Shall Issue state -- shall meaning unless you're a fugitive,
felon, and on and on. All the usual restrictions...
They also have reciprocity with a number of other states having similar
laws..
Larry
On 6/23/2014 9:32 AM, Rich Thomas wrote:
NC is a concealed carry state, right? Or you
Some obviously take more convincing than others
On 6/23/2014 4:17 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
WILTON wrote:
I do regret, somewhat, not running over his toes when I had ample
opportunity to do so.
I did that to a kid (probably about age 12) once by accident, he did a
lot of yelling but
ring needs to be Viton material.. or you will soon have
another leak.. May want to check that the O rings you have are of that
quality, if not, FLAPS.
Grant...
On Sat, Jun 21, 2014 at 8:30 PM, Larry Turner l02tur...@comcast.net wrote:
Thanks Peter! I have a box of several hundred assorted o
are of that
quality, if not, FLAPS.
Grant...
On Sat, Jun 21, 2014 at 8:30 PM, Larry Turner l02tur...@comcast.net wrote:
Thanks Peter! I have a box of several hundred assorted o-rings, bought
from some store a few years ago -- should I get one from the dealer
(assuming it shows on the parts diagram) or just
SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
On Jun 20, 2014, at 2:35 PM, Larry Turner wrote:
China is already moving to replace the dollar as are the middle east oil
countries.The dollar has a limited life without anything to base it on.
With our astronomical debt it's just a matter of time
/21/2014 10:04 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
I have had them leak before. Unless you live where it is cold your best bet is
to bypass it completely. Even if you do live in the cold north it is still not
really necessary.
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On Jun 21, 2014, at 6:48 AM, Larry Turner l02tur
Hi Gang,
I have a very small leak that seems to be coming from the end of
the fuel thermostat. If (like me) you never heard of this before, I'll
try to explain where it is. The fuel line comes out of the chassis and
into the small, plastic, in-line fuel pre-filter.A hose comes out of
--
Larry
On 6/19/2014 12:55 PM, Craig wrote:
On Thu, 19 Jun 2014 12:00:44 -0400 Larry Turner l02tur...@comcast.net
wrote:
I tested the Amsoil 15W40 Diesel Synthetic after 6000 miles of use
and the Phosphorus was at 1077 and the Zinc was 1257ppm showing a good
level of ZDDP.
From https
thanks peter - just ordered a pair. I have the steering rod that goes
in the middle - may as well do it all at once and get it over with.
when it's done I'll need an alignment.
Thanks for the help!
Larry
On 6/20/2014 6:55 PM, Peter Frederick wrote:
Buy the whole tie rod with both ends and
Thanks Peter! I have a box of several hundred assorted o-rings, bought
from some store a few years ago -- should I get one from the dealer
(assuming it shows on the parts diagram) or just match it as close as
possible to one in my assorted box? seems like close would work in
this case if
Hi Gang,
I'd like to replace my outer tie rod ends and wonder if one side is
RH thread and the other side is LH Threads?
Thanks Gang!
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Turner
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 8:46 PM
Hey Scott,
As long as I have owned this car, since Feb 2006, I have used the
proper antifreeze bought from the MB dealer. No clue about before
will dispose of it for you.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 20, 2014, at 11:49 AM, Larry Turner l02tur...@comcast.net wrote:
Hi Gang,
I'd like to replace my outer tie rod ends and wonder if one side is RH
thread and the other side is LH Threads?
Thanks Gang
that does not.. then
comparative..
On Fri, Jun 20, 2014 at 9:54 AM, Larry Turner l02tur...@comcast.net wrote:
I haven't found a good way to test it - haven't found anything in the WSM
but haven't had time to really look. will hopefully have time this
weekend.
The fan drags when the engine is off
china is also the largest buyer of Porsche's in the world. They are
building 6-8 new dealerships as we speak... It's amazing what you can
do with a captive labor force
Larry
On 6/20/2014 4:12 PM, G Mann wrote:
A... grasshopper.. China is the worlds fastest growing economy right
China is already moving to replace the dollar as are the middle east oil
countries.The dollar has a limited life without anything to base it
on. With our astronomical debt it's just a matter of time -- especially
since no one is doing anything to slow the spending.
LarryT
On 6/20/2014
Sorry -- I'll stop
On 6/20/2014 5:35 PM, Larry Turner wrote:
China is already moving to replace the dollar as are the middle east
oil countries.The dollar has a limited life without anything to
base it on. With our astronomical debt it's just a matter of time --
especially since
not.. then
comparative..
On Fri, Jun 20, 2014 at 9:54 AM, Larry Turner l02tur...@comcast.net wrote:
I haven't found a good way to test it - haven't found anything in the WSM
but haven't had time to really look. will hopefully have time this
weekend.
The fan drags when the engine is off and the fan turns
hey ya'll,
A while back, i asked what might cause my w124 fog lights to stop
working at the same time. It was suggested that replacing the long
black box at the rear of the fuse box might be the problem. It seems
that black box controls the 'light Out' system that tells the driver
when a
There are lots of Hits here:
https://www.google.com/webhp?rct=j#q=10%2C000+weight+silicone+oil
Shows ebay and hobby shops as sources...
LarryT
On 6/20/2014 5:58 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
10,000 weight silicone oil
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Lots less expensive to rent one.The ones i have used seemed to need
lots of maintenance.
But they'll do the job... we used to use one to clean the cosmoline
from new VWs at the dealership I apprenticed at...
Good luck.
Larry
On 6/20/2014 7:31 PM, Rick Knoble wrote:
I hear she's a whiz at checking out prospective new members and making
sure they're acceptable to the current administration, er... I meant to
say .. the List Mom.
LarryT
On 6/20/2014 8:21 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
She should be fine as long as we're not worried about the archives
Dan
awfully cheap. how come so cheap?
On Wed, Jun 18, 2014 at 4:21 PM, Larry Turner l02tur...@comcast.net wrote:
Hi Gary -
IIRC (can't locate my receipt at the moment) it was around $92 plus
$51 for expedited 2 Business Day shipping. I placed the order Saturday
evening and was informed today
Hi All -
After getting the 300 back on the road yesterday I got more good
news today with a Normal oil analysis report. Also, had zero glycol in
the oil which hopefully puts an end to the warped head question. At
least no coolant is getting into the oil and I haven't seen any
indication
I'll check when it gets home this afternoon...
Larry
On 6/19/2014 7:30 AM, Hendrik and Fay wrote:
The only issue I found with Nissens was they did not have a drain
valve on the bottom, does yours?
Hendrik
who has a SA Behr in the TE
On 19/06/14 19:52, Larry Turner wrote:
Hi Gary,
Sorry
It's for my W124 engine # 602-962
I bought it through Rock Auto and Nissens drop shipped it direct. (IIRC)
HTH
Larry
On 6/19/2014 3:27 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
Gary Hurst wrote:
makes the price far less spectacular with shipping, but still very good
Was this for an OM602/W124?
W0133-1715521?
you might try ebay -- as Gary said -- they are pretty valuable. You'll
have a much bigger marker on ebay. All the parts for W108, 109, 111,
113 have gotten expensive but they were my favorite MBs...
LarryT
On 6/19/2014 3:41 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
I ended up with TWO W109
Sorry - I should have changed the Subject line before now...
Larry
On 6/19/2014 4:13 PM, Larry Turner wrote:
It's for my W124 engine # 602-962
I bought it through Rock Auto and Nissens drop shipped it direct. (IIRC)
HTH
Larry
On 6/19/2014 3:27 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
Gary Hurst wrote:
makes
I've used a garden hose with simple green and other grease busters on my
91 300D - although it stays mostly clean -- Your diesel will probably
be OK, but I would be wary of spraying water under the hood of a gas
engined car. Too easy to splash the dizzy in which case you'll spend
lots of
i paid $51 for Guaranteed 2 Business Day Delivery - which they met.
Shipping has gotten very expensive lately. Of course, if the Keystone
pipeline were released, not only would there be many jobs available but
the extra supply of fuel would help drive prices down. Unfortunately
everything
sounds pretty accurate to me...
LarryT
On 6/19/2014 6:58 PM, Rick Knoble wrote:
‎Original Message
From: Larry Turner
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 4:57 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Reply To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] shipping for my W124 Radiator (and fuel cost)
i paid $51
they'd get to the office at 6am or so then I'd go
get it and get a jump start. . But I may as well have them bring stuff
to the house.
Later --
LarryT
91 300D
On 6/17/2014 8:55 PM, Gary Hurst wrote:
what you pay for that nissens?
On Tue, Jun 17, 2014 at 6:32 PM, Larry Turner l02tur
for the additional longevity data point. Cheers
Scott
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Larry
Turner
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 8:46 PM
Hey Scott,
As long as I have owned this car, since Feb 2006, I have used the
proper antifreeze
are
consumables. Thanks for the additional longevity data point. Cheers
Scott
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Larry
Turner
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 8:46 PM
Hey Scott,
As long as I have owned this car, since Feb 2006, I have used
a complex MB specialty tool!
LarryT
On 6/17/2014 11:58 AM, Craig wrote:
On Tue, 17 Jun 2014 11:25:22 -0400 Larry Turner l02tur...@comcast.net
wrote:
Mine - when it was working right - would stay just above 80C. When
stopped or in stop n go, it would go to the mark above the 80C mark
Gary -- Nissens is what I ended up buying. Supposed to arrive tomorrow.
Thx!
LarryT
On 6/17/2014 2:14 PM, Gary Hurst wrote:
i never had great luck with cut rate parts in life. i'd still just get a
nissens
On Tue, Jun 17, 2014 at 12:01 PM, Rick Hawkins Java macj...@aol.com wrote:
folks:
The big selling point for Nissens is the way they double fold the
aluminum making it stronger than the competition.
Check this out:
DOUBLE-FOLDED FINS
In order to ensure the cooling capacity, even under extreme physical
conditions, Nissens has for a number of years manufactured radiators
with
BTW, RockAuto offers Nissens for a W123 240D
LarryT
On 6/17/2014 3:02 PM, Gary Hurst wrote:
they are a danish outfit. their gimmick used to be metal tanks back when
behr was using plastic tanks where the plastic necks broke. i've never had
an issue with them, not with behr. i think today
has it that certain non-spec antifreeze types are MBZ radiator
plastic.
Scott
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Larry
Turner
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2014 1:57 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 Overheated
Thanks
14, 2014, at 6:31 PM, Larry Turner l02tur...@comcast.net wrote:
re your efforts with the used head -- just remember that hindsight is always
20-20 --- you could have just as easily ended up with a perfect head.
Btw = remember the 91 300D at the local PnP I mentioned? went there to find
Thanks for those comments Marshall. FYI - and I am not sure why this
happened, but I pried the broken nozzle piece from the hose and when it
hit the garage floor it broke into several pieces.It was a surprise
as I would have thought it would have bounced. it dropped from a height
of
Bravo!
On 6/13/2014 7:28 PM, Meade Dillon wrote:
Two nights ago I cleaned the head in the citric acid solution (three pounds
dissolved into ~50 liters of water), changed the water and then ran the
pressure test again. This time there were air bubble from the coolant exit
starting from about 50
not have to be done up ultra tight to stop leaking.
Hendrik
who leaks a bit but has not hose clamps to tighten
On 14/06/14 10:10, Larry Turner wrote:
Thanks for all the suggestions -- if I only have leaks to fix,
it's just a matter of time before I get them all fixed. I'm having a
little
Excellent info!
Thx
On 6/13/2014 10:16 PM, OK Don wrote:
I watched a webinar on aircraft fittings that included hose clamps. They
said that if you tighten the worm gear type clamp enough that the hose
starts coming through the slots in the band, you are losing pressure there,
and the hose is
I would think someone sells metric sized generic seals that should fit?
Unless there's some very unique seals leaking? I think a seal is a
seal unless it has special design parameters...
Larry
On 6/13/2014 9:56 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote:
I would be thinking what happens when this car is
Thx Peter -- I have always used MB coolant even though I am told Zerox
is an appropriate substitute. I cringe when the MB cashier tells me the
price - was over $23/gal last I bought
Larry
On 6/14/2014 9:29 AM, Peter Frederick wrote:
Replace them all if one is iffy, the rest aren't far
thanks Marshall - I'll save your post!
Larry
On 6/14/2014 3:47 AM, Marshall Field wrote:
The accepted standard for tightening hose clamps is 15 INCH POUNDS.
But use this figure with a grain of salt, for large hoses will tighten
easily to this figure. Smaller hoses especially if made with
/14/2014 9:34 AM, Larry Turner wrote:
thanks Marshall - I'll save your post!
Larry
On 6/14/2014 3:47 AM, Marshall Field wrote:
The accepted standard for tightening hose clamps is 15 INCH POUNDS.
But use this figure with a grain of salt, for large hoses will tighten
easily to this figure
Thx Peter - will get a new one as you suggest.
Larry
On 6/14/2014 4:00 PM, Peter Frederick wrote:
Get a new radiator. The old one is probably half clogged on top of
the bad hose fitting, and there is no way to clean them out.
No brass and copper replacement, either.
Peter
I can always count on the list when things look bad, -- but, no thanks.
:-)
Larry
On 6/14/2014 5:32 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote:
I'll take that money pit off your hands for $500. :)
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
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