[MBZ] I Picked up the “Sherman Tank” W124

2019-02-25 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
This car is filthy, the clearcoat from the respray in ‘04 is nearly all peeled off, and the plastic sunroof lifter-upper on one side is broken but this thing appears to be mechanically solid. 20+ years of maintenance records and all of the MB solid shop manuals. I do need a shifter linkage bush

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2019-02-25 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Pics. I order stuff from FCPEuro and they have been good, I think free shipping over $49, but the other parts houses seem to do OK too. --FT On 2/25/19 10:13 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: This car is filthy, the clearcoat from the respray in ‘04 is nearly all peeled off, and the plast

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2019-02-25 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I was watching the Mercedes source guy videos while I’m waiting on my truck to get serviced and I saw his little handy-dandy kit for replacing the bushings on the shifter linkage. Is it worth the 40 bucks to get the two special tools? What do you think? I’ve never perform this on a W124 before.

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2019-02-25 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I did them on the 126 using a bolt and some washers, which I think is kinda the po-man's tool.  Someone at some point had suggested that approach.  It worked OK but was a bit fiddly as there was not a lot of room up in there to turn the nut/bolt to squeeze in the bushing.  But it didn't cost $4

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2019-02-25 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
First of all, don’t give a dime to Mercedessource. If you really want the tool you can get one for around $20 online. There are several approaches to replacing these little buggers. 1 - As Curley or someone suggested you can do it with some washers, nuts and a bolt. This approach is sort of fid

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2019-02-25 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-shift-bushing-installer-baum-tools-b7200#reviews Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailm

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2019-02-25 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I reckon I’ll take it off the car and do it on the bench with the nuts and bolts part. I hope you guys are gonna be patient with my thousand and one questions on this thing. Something that just occurred which kind of freaked me out a little bit is that I stopped to put fuel in it and I go to tak

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2019-02-25 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
My 78 240D used to do that, especially when near empty. On 2/25/2019 3:39 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I reckon I’ll take it off the car and do it on the bench with the nuts and bolts part. I hope you guys are gonna be patient with my thousand and one questions on this thing. Something

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2019-02-25 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
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2019-02-25 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I filled up the SL on Saturday and it let out a big fart when I took off the gas cap. --FT On 2/25/19 3:39 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I reckon I’ll take it off the car and do it on the bench with the nuts and bolts part. I hope you guys are gonna be patient with my thousand and one

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2019-02-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
No, I would not give uncle Kent a dime.  Just about anything he sells is available elsewhere for a lower price and better quality.  You can get those shift bushing tool all over ebay. On 2/25/2019 10:45 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I was watching the Mercedes source guy videos while I’m

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2019-02-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That is way overpriced. On 2/25/2019 1:04 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-shift-bushing-installer-baum-tools-b7200#reviews Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

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2019-02-25 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Where's a cheap place to buy Baum? Autohausaz has them on sale, list $49.95, sale price $62.04. https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/BU-B7200 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery option

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2019-02-25 Thread Michael Esh via Mercedes
Would this tool be available as a loaner at the auto parts store? Michael E. Esh > On Feb 25, 2019, at 8:11 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Where's a cheap place to buy Baum? > Autohausaz has them on sale, list $49.95, sale price $62.04. > https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/BU-B7200 > >

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2019-02-25 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I Picked up the “Sherman Tank” W124 Would this tool be available as a loaner at the auto parts store? Michael E. Esh > On Feb 25, 2019, at 8:11 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Where's a cheap place to buy Baum? > Autohausaz has them on sale, lis

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2019-02-25 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
Shouldn't that be a Pander?Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Bob Rentfro via Mercedes Date: 2019-02-25 9:13 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Bob Rentfro Subject: [MBZ] I Picked up the “Sherman Tank” W124 This car is filthy, the clea

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2019-02-25 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
no room in the 124 to do the front gearshift bushing one that way.  Rear one you can use a bolt. I use channellocks.  Started that 48 years ago on the 110. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote on 2/25/19 10:50 AM: I did them on the 126 using a bolt and some washers, which I think is kinda the po-m

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2019-02-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I have never had an issue doing them in the car on a 124 or 201 with that special plier tool Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 25, 2019, at 10:00 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > no room in the 124 to do the front gearshift bushing one that way. Rear one > you can use a bolt. I use ch

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2019-02-26 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Next nubie 124 owner question. Had to utilize the defrosters this morning. I had the defrost button mashed, fan on low and every 20 minutes or so the fan would suddenly go to high, stay there for maybe two minutes, then go back down to low. WTF? Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 26, 2019, at

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2019-02-26 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Oh, and another one.the cruise control...when I went to engage (push up) it it would accelerate like if I were pushing it forward. It would accelerate for a second then pause, accelerate for a second then pause, accelerate for a second then pause and it kept this up until I hit the brake. Pu

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2019-02-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
IIRC the defrost (left most?) button ignores the fan speed setting and puts you into max fan for "full defrost". If you wanted windshield vent that responds to fan speed its the next button to the right. Still yours isn't working right, I suspect it needs a re-solder... -Curt On Tuesday, Fe

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2019-02-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:39:22 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > I reckon I’ll take it off the car and do it on the bench with the nuts > and bolts part. I hope you guys are gonna be patient with my thousand > and one questions on this thing. Something that just occurred which > kind of freak

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2019-02-26 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Vent line from tank  to above the rear axle is plugged.  Mud daubers like it. There is a rubber "flapper or door" on the end of the tube. Craig via Mercedes wrote on 2/26/19 11:51 AM: On Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:39:22 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: ... Something that just occurred which ki

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2019-03-02 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
In the last two refueling there were no issues. Checking the fuel tank vent is on my list of things to do, but kinda down there. Replaced the glow plug relay and now I’m waiting for new Yokohama to be installed. PO had 205 vice 195 on it. I chose original Size since I have often proved I can’t o

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2019-03-02 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> I’m thinking that Repair may not be too fun. By all accounts, your assessment is correct. I have not done one, though I have a car that needs it. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe o

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2019-03-02 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 2 Mar 2019 11:27:12 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > Replaced the glow plug relay ... Did that fix the problem? How did the glow plugs turn out? > ... I’m going to replace the front struts and the upper mounts. Have those been showing signs of problems? > ... on Monday I inte

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2019-03-02 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Thanks. That’s awesome. Also it made my heart feel all warm and fuzzy to re-read some of Herr Doktor’s emails. The glow plugs tested perfect. “Martha” is preoccupied with important family issues but I’m sure he will have a good product that I should use on my carpet’s and on my MB Tex and on my

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2019-03-02 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
If I end up with another old MB with a sunroof, I'll MIG it closed and sealed! On Sat, Mar 2, 2019 at 1:19 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks. That’s awesome. Also it made my heart feel all warm and fuzzy to > re-read some of Herr Doktor’s emails. > The glow plug

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2019-03-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
When it comes to sunroofs I figure whatever I pay to somebody who really knows what they're doing is money well spent. I bought uncle Kent's booklet on 'em and still managed to not understand... -Curt On Saturday, March 2, 2019, 1:28:00 PM EST, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: In the

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2019-03-02 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> If I end up with another old MB with a sunroof, I'll MIG it closed and > sealed! Duct tape would look better, be easier, and likely work better. Plus, it won't harm the resale value as much! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:

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2019-03-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I don't understand you guys and your hated of sunroofs. On a warm spring evening, sunroof open, cruising some backroads with good tunes playing, thats a good time.. -Curt On Saturday, March 2, 2019, 2:47:43 PM EST, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > If I end up with another old MB with

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2019-03-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
This stuff is cheap and it cleans carpets as good or better than anything I’ve ever used: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Tuff-Stuff-Multi-Purpose-Foam-Cleaner-22-ounces-13146/16817397 Hose it down with this stuff, immediately go after it with a stiff plastic bristle scrub brush, and you’re done. -

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2019-03-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I've done the sunroof repair, I can loan you the special tools. I think Dave M wrote up the instructions. The key is to be able to open the sunroof, either pop up the back (hard way to go) or get it to slide back open (easy "factory" way). I would advise that you don't touch it until you have

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2019-03-02 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Leaks and bald heads that burn easily ... On Sat, Mar 2, 2019 at 1:49 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I don't understand you guys and your hated of sunroofs. On a warm spring > evening, sunroof open, cruising some backroads with good tunes playing, > thats a good t

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2019-03-02 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Agreed!  Best time I had ever was driving a prof's 250SE on a sunny spring day with the BIG sunroof open and the heater blasting!  I love the popup.  I drove the original SDL almost all ~250k I put on it with the sunroof popped up in back. Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote on 3/2/19 1:48 PM:

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2019-03-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I can’t tell you the last time I opened a sunroof on one of my cars. I have opened them in years past but not very often because A: I was afraid it would tear up the head liner and B: because I was afraid it would not close again. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 2, 2019, at 10:51 PM, Curley McLai

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2019-03-03 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Well I use mine all the time so having this one broke it was kind of weird to me. Reading the posts about fixing it myself makes me kind of scared. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2019, at 6:09 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I can’t tell you the last time I opened a su

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2019-03-03 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
Were I where all my parts live, I have a complete lift mechanism from a w124 that I had intended to use to repair the non functional sunroof in the Gen II SDL. I am not going to be doing the repair anytime soon. May just include it when the SDL gets sold on. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two

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2019-03-03 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
Duct Tape worked a charm driving back from ND to SEA two years ago. It kept snow and water out in below freezing temps at high speeds. Sadly, the sticky failed after 1200 miles and 24 hours. Maybe the silver tape would have been better than standard grey clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two to

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2019-03-03 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
I could not get that to remove the ground in dirt the way I wanted. It is really good for superficial cleaning though. I had to pull the padded mats/carpet, flush with warm water, then use the scrub brush and baby shampoo (seemed to stay color fast) to work as deeply into the pile/nap that the

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2019-03-03 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
The sunroof in the SD does work just fine. It does seem to control the weather though. There were days I would drive to work and have the roof open. Warm and sunny day. If the roof were open, the weather would invariably change and it would rain. Folks at work figured out I was responsible,