Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks followup

Through the firewall, below the hood hinge. The thin plastic cover behind the battery is long gone. That in place may have helped. Curly, Which hinge area bellows? Door? - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Mar 4, 2016 at 6:44 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks followup

Curly, Which hinge area bellows? Door? - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Mar 4, 2016 at 6:44 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > While working on POSitive, I found holes rusted through beneath the > battery. Half the battery tray was eaten away. water was

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks followup

Been around for a long time. Essentially silicone sealant that is runny, the consistency of syrup, for example. I can recall using it to seal a windshield in a W114 back in the 90s. Look for it at FLAPS or possibly a home improvement store? Dan > On Mar 4, 2016, at 9:47 AM, Curly McLain via

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks followup

enz.com> >  To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >Cc: Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> >  Sent: Friday, March 4, 2016 6:44 AM >  Subject: [MBZ] 124 leaks followup >  >While working on POSitive, I found holes rusted through beneath the >battery. 

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks followup

Lain <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, March 4, 2016 6:44 AM Subject: [MBZ] 124 leaks followup While working on POSitive, I found holes rusted through beneath the battery. Half the battery tray was eaten away. water was flooding the front passenger floor. I cleaned up the area and found

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks followup

on Hammie the '83 240D back in the day even with a new windshield seal... -Curt From: Curly McLain via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, March 4, 2016 6:44 AM Subject: [MBZ]

[MBZ] 124 leaks followup

While working on POSitive, I found holes rusted through beneath the battery. Half the battery tray was eaten away. water was flooding the front passenger floor. I cleaned up the area and found a new battery tray at the knackers. I patched the holes under the battery, but still had some

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks

tpically it's a sunroof drain on a W124 since they are much less prone to rust that a W123, but check the drain for the base of the windshield behind the battery. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

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tpically it's a sunroof drain on a W124 since they are much less prone to rust that a W123, but check the drain for the base of the windshield behind the battery. Peter I took out the remains of the battery tray. Underneath was a hole big enough I can stick all 4 fingers with a glove on

[MBZ] 124 leaks

on the POSitive 300D, (87 300D, 124) water is getting into the passenger side floorboards (front and rear) when it rains. I think it is coming in the front and running aft, as the car is pared on a slight uphill incline. Seems to me this would be windshield, or rusted out below the

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks

I'm getting that water in my wagon as well, I've had the carpet out for months now. Not the sunroof. My wagon is rusty, especially at the right front rocker. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 11, 2016 11:03:23 PM EST, Curly McLain via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

EPC research indicate three different possible part numbers: 124 780 00 98 is sunroof seal for ~$117. 124 782 04 98 is sunroof weatherstrip front for ~$9 and 124 682 00 97 is sunroof weatherstrip rear for ~$13. I'm tempted to order all three. The seal installed in my car is in two parts, a

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

Move to Arizona and be done with it --R On 5/4/15 10:28 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: EPC research indicate three different possible part numbers: 124 780 00 98 is sunroof seal for ~$117. 124 782 04 98 is sunroof weatherstrip front for ~$9 and 124 682 00 97 is sunroof weatherstrip

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

you could buy a tube of the peelable weatherstripping caulk, and seal up the sunroof with that before spending the $117 plus freight. If the leak stops after sealing the sunroof, then you can decide to sunroof or treat it as a Wilton roof. EPC research indicate three different possible part

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

Parking the car pointed uphill will eliminate or greatly reduce the water incursion. Water only appears on the passenger side floor. Today I checked the sunroof drains (two in front corners), they are both clear. I ran weed-wacker cord down each, followed by gently pouring water down each.

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

sliding pads were replaced with new, and the rails properly lubed The cable tube can need lube too. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains Curly, Not a lubrication issue, this developed shortly after I had taken the sunroof completely apart to fix the broken bridge, the dreaded failure of the tilt mechanism that jams

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

Curly, Not a lubrication issue, this developed shortly after I had taken the sunroof completely apart to fix the broken bridge, the dreaded failure of the tilt mechanism that jams the sunroof closed so an alternative means are required to get it open again. When I replaced the broken bridge,

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

MItch, that would be news to me. I don't think there is any computer involved, just switch, motor, and relays. On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 1:36 PM, Mitch Haley mi...@mitchellhaley.com wrote: Is the procedure to rezero the motor controls something like run all the way forward, hold 30 seconds,

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

Sounds like it needs gleitpaste, the special MB lube, which I believe is a high moly content grease for the sunroof glides. (or the cable may be messed up) You can buy a sunroof cable. Rusty used to pack gleitpaste in small tins, like for perc caps. for a reasonable price. MB only sells

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

Curly, Not a lubrication issue, this developed shortly after I had taken the sunroof completely apart to fix the broken bridge, the dreaded failure of the tilt mechanism that jams the sunroof closed so an alternative means are required to get it open again. When I replaced the broken bridge, all

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

Meade Dillon wrote: The sunroof motor just quits. I am sure it is a bad motor or relay, have a used replacement to install someday, I may be at the right time to install that... Is the procedure to rezero the motor controls something like run all the way forward, hold 30 seconds, then run

[MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

I've had the carpets out of my '87 wagon for a couple weeks now in order to locate the water entry point. Last night we had good rain, and this morning there was plenty of water sloshing around on the passenger floor boards. I've previously checked the battery area, looked under the battery

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

On Mon, 13 Apr 2015 07:19:59 -0400 Meade Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com wrote: I'm going to check the sunroof drains next. Any other ideas? Does dousing it with a garden hose cause water incursion? Can you narrow down the entry point that way? Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

I've had the carpets out of my '87 wagon for a couple weeks now in order to locate the water entry point. Last night we had good rain, and this morning there was plenty of water sloshing around on the passenger floor boards. I've previously checked the battery area, looked under the battery