Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

Even if they did, the water has to go in first. You _never_ add water to acid, not unless you _like_ steam-driven acid droplets everywhere. So, if they left anything out, it would have been the acid! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

Batteries don't get acid and water added separately. They dilute the acid to strength, then add the result to the cells. Could have been a short pour... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

Except for the "dry type" batteries like the Prius uses, I've never had a battery that covers couldn't be pried off of that exposed the cells and allowed the use of a hydrometer and the addition of water; and I've never had one that the covers couldn't be pushed or tapped back on. I can

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

that and holes in clothes... Rick Knoble via Mercedes December 16, 2017 at 8:07 PM Two words. Sealed. Batteries. I have a turkey baster style specific gravity hydrometer I haven't used in years Rick ___

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

I'm guessing either the starter or battery is bad, but I've had cables corroded under the jacket by the terminal. Invisible and hard to figure out. I cut the jacket, saw the corrosion, cut off the terminal and a couple inches of the cable, bolted on a new terminal, problem solves, but not

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

Refractometer. Why mess with a hydrometer, and a refractometer tests a lot of other stuff, too, like antifreeze concentration? -D > On Dec 16, 2017, at 9:07 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Gerry writes: > >> I don't understand why seemingly no one uses a

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

Gerry writes: >I don't understand why seemingly no one uses a sp.gr. hydrometer anymore. Two words. Sealed. Batteries. I have a turkey baster style specific gravity hydrometer I haven't used in years Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

Curley McLain wrote: > You may still have a problem with the starter, cable, terminal, or > battery. it should crank full speed for a minute at a time > > > Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > > December 16, 2017 at 1:31 PM > > Problem solved. At least I fixed 1

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

Not to be a Donnie Downer, but I doubt that has anything to do with your starting problem. On Dec 16, 2017 7:28 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes I could. Now that I have the oil changed I will see how it starts in > the morning. > > Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

Yes I could. Now that I have the oil changed I will see how it starts in the morning. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 16, 2017, at 5:39 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > You may still have a problem with the starter, cable, terminal, or battery. > it should

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

Only way to tell for sure is to use voltmeter and (hefty) ammeter. Or, shotgun parts at it. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

You may still have a problem with the starter, cable, terminal, or battery. it should crank full speed for a minute at a time Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes December 16, 2017 at 1:31 PM Problem solved. At least I fixed 1 car today. I ohmed the glow plugs and

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

Maybe Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 16, 2017, at 2:46 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ha. I wonder if that's why my 300td doesn't start as a fast as it used to. > I thought my problem was the block heater, but maybe I have a bad grow plug. > >> On Dec

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

Ha. I wonder if that's why my 300td doesn't start as a fast as it used to. I thought my problem was the block heater, but maybe I have a bad grow plug. On Dec 16, 2017 2:40 PM, "Craig via Mercedes" wrote: > On Sat, 16 Dec 2017 13:31:48 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

On Sat, 16 Dec 2017 13:31:48 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > Problem solved. At least I fixed 1 car today. I ohmed the glow plugs > and found 1 dead one. Replaced it with one I had laying around and BAM, > it fired right up. I guess 1 dead plug makes a big

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

Problem solved. At least I fixed 1 car today. I ohmed the glow plugs and found 1 dead one. Replaced it with one I had laying around and BAM, it fired right up. I guess 1 dead plug makes a big difference in a little 240d Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 16, 2017, at 11:57 AM, ROGER HALE via

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

turn on the headlights, then watch the light as you crank it. (Voltmeter of sorts) If the lights go out when the starter cranks, bad battery or short in starter. Generally bad battery. If the lights only dim, look at terminals, cables and starter. Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

We did that with the Snowmobile Club's tractor. 6v when cranking, no wonder it needed a jump... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Dec 16, 2017 at 12:09 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Hey, Spencer, put a voltmeter on the battery and watch it while

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

We did that with the Snowmobile Club's tractor. 6v when cranking, no wonder it needed a jump... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Dec 16, 2017 at 12:09 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Hey, Spencer, put a voltmeter on the battery and watch it while

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

Kaleb, Put your wife to work. Hook up the tow cable and tow it to start it. I've done it a few times before with my 300D. Put in neutral, get to over 35mph and put in 2nd. When it starts, put in neutral again and rev the pedal to blow out the excess fuel in the cylinders from your

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

Yea. I can’t get any help around here. Now I’m back to dealing with this 642. I got 4 cars in here plus a diesel suburban I just picked up that does not run that I am jumping back and forth on Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 16, 2017, at 11:09 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

I just checked it again and it’s over the top mark but not that much over. I cranked it again and paid more attention. It never does start out cranking as fast as it should. It starts turning over faster when it’s trying to fire for a couple of seconds then slows down further. It’s just like a

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

Hey, Spencer, put a voltmeter on the battery and watch it while I crank the engine. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

I would at least suck out the excess oil before I tried to start it. -D > On Dec 16, 2017, at 11:49 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > The oil level is way too high also indicating they overfilled it. I’m wanting > to get it started and warmed up enough

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

The oil level is way too high also indicating they overfilled it. I’m wanting to get it started and warmed up enough to do an oil change. I may plug the block heater in for a bit and hope it works. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 16, 2017, at 10:38 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

I think you've got it figured out. Thick cold oil would not allow fast engine turn then slow down, in my opinion, but I could be wrong. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] 240D Starter

I think I may have a starter issue on this 240D I have been messing with.  So when I got it bled I got it started.  I then adjusted the valves and since then the temp has dropped.  Since then I have not been able to get it started again.  What its doing is it cranks fine for a couple of

Re: [MBZ] 240D exhaust repair

No definitely not stainless! Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 25, 2017, at 5:02 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > I think my brother had put stainless on it? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > >> On Nov 25, 2017 9:02 AM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" >>

Re: [MBZ] 240D exhaust repair

I think my brother had put stainless on it? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Nov 25, 2017 9:02 AM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > I'm trying to remember but I don't think I ever did any exhaust work on > that car which I think makes it the only car I ever owned that

Re: [MBZ] 240D exhaust repair

I'm trying to remember but I don't think I ever did any exhaust work on that car which I think makes it the only car I ever owned that didn't need exhaust work... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Nov 24, 2017 at 7:10 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 240D exhaust repair

You have to dissect the rotted pipe stub out of the muffler, insert a new pipe into the hole in the side of the muffler and weld the new pipe to the sheet metal on the muffler. Since the steel is thicker on the pipe, you have to direct the mig nozzle more towards the pipe and weave the puddle

Re: [MBZ] 240D exhaust repair

I dont' thing there is 2 " of pipe off the muffler.  I think the only thing that MIGHT work is to have a connector section that is smaller and fits up inside the muffler.  At the end of the day it probably needs a new muffler.  Which it being a 1 year only sort of deal is $300+ iirc. On

Re: [MBZ] 240D exhaust repair

Make gussets. weld to muffler and pipe over your welds. (or griind off the welds for the gussets, and reweld with the gussets.) Probably need 4 gussets. If there is at least 2" of pipe in front of the muffler, grind off the welds, and use the tin can hose clamp bandaid. It is cracking

Re: [MBZ] 240D exhaust repair

Wow! 22 years of patch jobs, now that’s impressive! Might take you up on the resonator and muffler offer! The last exhaust I repaired was on the 240 that Curt gave me (formerly Dwight’s)-the one with the head issue. I repaired the muffler and resonator with sheet metal as well as replacing a

Re: [MBZ] 240D exhaust repair

I need to do something about the exhaust on my 95 e300. It started breaking off close to where the pipe runs into the rear muffler. I welded it up, rather poorly probably as it was my first time. It lasted a couple of weeks then started breaking loose again. I welded it some more but it

Re: [MBZ] 240D exhaust repair

Nice work! (as always) I broke down and put new exhaust on both 240Ds. From crockauto the price is not so bad I patched the exhaust on the 81 for 22 years. the front pipe kept rotting away. Methinks it was a flaps replacement sometime, while the rest was original. I have a good

Re: [MBZ] 240D exhaust repair

You are a wizard. Was this the southern princess? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Nov 24, 2017 5:49 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: > So the entire exhaust with the exception of the front pipe fell off one of > my 240Ds last November while driving locally. I pulled

[MBZ] 240D Inj pump timing shaft

Replacement timer on left. Timer on right shows the hub worn to concave. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 240D Inj pump timing shaft

A little jb weld will fix that right up. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 1, 2017, at 7:34 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Today I got back to taking apart the 240D. On this one, the oil pump just > dropped out when I took out the last bolt. The timer shaft

[MBZ] 240D Inj pump timing shaft

Today I got back to taking apart the 240D. On this one, the oil pump just dropped out when I took out the last bolt. The timer shaft is broken for sure.See photos ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 240D oil pump

The problem is the bolt that holds the timer on backed out, rattled around for a LONG time, and in the end, I think the shaft that the timer drives to run the IP broke. That is why I needed to extract that shaft from the known bad spare engine. (and the oil pump had to be removed to get it

Re: [MBZ] 240D oil pump

Any sign of the problem? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 23, 2017 7:06:00 PM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: >I finally got back to pulling the oil pump today. The oil pump >finally >came out. I bumped up the top shaft that drives the

[MBZ] 240D oil pump

I finally got back to pulling the oil pump today. The oil pump finally came out. I bumped up the top shaft that drives the oil pump with a 1/2" extension 12" long, then the IP drive shaft I was after fell out at last! Now to do the same on the engine in the car, and start getting it back

Re: [MBZ] 240D

Yes I totally agree. I miss my 240D's. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4matic Wickford RI Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Oct 22, 2017 at 5:25 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The 61x has a certain charm to it > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct

Re: [MBZ] 240D

The 61x has a certain charm to it Sent from my iPhone On Oct 22, 2017, at 3:21 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: >> Kaleb wrote: > >> I take back the blow by part. After it’s warmed up it does have >> your normal amount of it. > > Sounds pretty risky. I think you should

Re: [MBZ] 240D

> Kaleb wrote: > I take back the blow by part. After it’s warmed up it does have > your normal amount of it. Sounds pretty risky. I think you should sell it quick. 'Cause I like you, I'll increase my offer to $325. You don't really want a W123 anyway - not after all those OM60x engines.

Re: [MBZ] 240D

So it looks like I’m going to have to replace the heater valve. The knobs seemed stick so I tried manually moving them at the valve and one side moved but discovered that it actually broke off. The other side does not budge. Seems like I might have one somewhere. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct

Re: [MBZ] 240D

That’s what I plan on doing but want to swap out the high side fitting first. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 22, 2017, at 2:44 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Better leak test is a small amount of R134 and then nitrogen, use leaker > sniffer to check all the

Re: [MBZ] 240D

Somebody said I would never get around to getting this car going. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 22, 2017, at 2:34 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > Attaboy! Congrats on your new toy!! > Kevin in the South Pacific > PS. There are small Diesel crew cab PU’s all

Re: [MBZ] 240D

Better leak test is a small amount of R134 and then nitrogen, use leaker sniffer to check all the joints. I pressurized to about 150 psig, I need to research what the proper test pressure is. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___

Re: [MBZ] 240D

Attaboy! Congrats on your new toy!! Kevin in the South Pacific PS. There are small Diesel crew cab PU’s all over these islands in French Polynesia. We rode around in a 2013 Toyota Hilux manny tranny turbo diesel as our tour driver took us bouncing and winding our way through the mountains on

Re: [MBZ] 240D

Well it passed the leak tests seems to hold vacuum just fine. I am not going to change in until I swap the high side fitting. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 22, 2017, at 1:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > I think it might just be a crappy high side fitting. I removed the

Re: [MBZ] 240D

I think it might just be a crappy high side fitting. I removed the nut on the alternator bracket that was in the way and can get the connector down on it but just can’t get it to click to connect, like it won’t push down far enough on the fitting. I may see if I can another fitting around here

Re: [MBZ] 240D

It’s cranking over and starting just fine. I just did the fuel filters and was going to change the oil but discovered I have no diesel oil on the shelf. So I decided I would hook ac machine up and see what state the system is. It has been converted to 134 and the high side is down by the

Re: [MBZ] 240D

Weak starter? Sounds like the rest is solid, just needs some sorting. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 240D

I take back the blow by part. After it’s warmed up it does have your normal amount of it. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 22, 2017, at 12:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > So just got done driving it up and down the road a couple of times, probably > 2 miles total. It

Re: [MBZ] 240D

So just got done driving it up and down the road a couple of times, probably 2 miles total. It drives fine except at about 50 it starts shaking so bad it feels like it’s going to fly apart. Tires look great but are very old. I rotated the blower motor fuse in its socket and the blower started

[MBZ] 240D

So after charging overnight the battery in the 240d said it was fully charged. When it came time to crank it over, just slowly turned. Battery is obviously not up to snuff. I then stuck another battery in it that was questionable but I thought I would try it. It did the same think. Pulled the

[MBZ] 240D

I just noticed an oil change sticker in the window from early 05. The car has 3k more miles on it since then. From looking at the car I noticed a lot of new parts. Somebody has spent some money on it before they quit driving it. The old man said he spent about $2k on it. So after the battery

Re: [MBZ] 240D screwup

I bet Sent from my iPhone On Oct 17, 2017, at 11:28 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: Kaleb wrote: Guess I should have ran the carfax beforehand. > >>> fmiser wrote: >>> >>> I'll give you $300 and take it off your hands. > >> Kaleb wrote: > >> Ok but

Re: [MBZ] 240D screwup

Wow so many great offers Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 17, 2017, at 11:23 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > That's ok. I'll still give ya $350 fer it. > >> Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> October 17, 2017 at 5:53 PM >> I guess

Re: [MBZ] 240D screwup

> > > Kaleb wrote: > > > > > > Guess I should have ran the carfax beforehand. > > fmiser wrote: > > > > I'll give you $300 and take it off your hands. > Kaleb wrote: > Ok but instead I will pay you. You will _pay_me_ to take it? I'm liking the sound of this!

Re: [MBZ] 240D screwup

That's ok. I'll still give ya $350 fer it. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes October 17, 2017 at 5:53 PM I guess I screwed up on this 240D deal. I should have looked at it closer. Anyway when I was loading it up on the trailer the front tow hook was missing. I

Re: [MBZ] 240D screwup

On Tue, 17 Oct 2017 22:18:40 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > > > On Oct 17, 2017, at 9:52 PM, fmiser wrote: > > > > I'll give you $300 and take it off your hands. > > Ok but instead I will pay you. So you are paying Fred to take it off your hands? Craig

Re: [MBZ] 240D screwup

Ok but instead I will pay you. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 17, 2017, at 9:52 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: >> Kaleb wrote: > >> Guess I should have ran the carfax beforehand. > > I'll give you $300 and take it off your hands. > >

Re: [MBZ] 240D screwup

> Kaleb wrote: > Guess I should have ran the carfax beforehand. I'll give you $300 and take it off your hands. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 240D screwup

Nope Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 17, 2017, at 6:02 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Another car for the back 40? > > -D > > >> On Oct 17, 2017, at 6:53 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I guess I screwed up on this

Re: [MBZ] 240D screwup

Yes I am thinking carfax screwup Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 17, 2017, at 6:00 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Carfax screwup? > Passes the title check here: > https://www.vehiclehistory.com/paging-vin-report-data/new-report.php?vin=WDBAB23A4DB379351 > >

Re: [MBZ] 240D screwup

Another car for the back 40? -D > On Oct 17, 2017, at 6:53 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I guess I screwed up on this 240D deal. I should have looked at it closer. > Anyway when I was loading it up on the trailer the front tow hook was > missing. I

Re: [MBZ] 240D screwup

Carfax screwup? Passes the title check here: https://www.vehiclehistory.com/paging-vin-report-data/new-report.php?vin=WDBAB23A4DB379351 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] 240D screwup

I guess I screwed up on this 240D deal. I should have looked at it closer. Anyway when I was loading it up on the trailer the front tow hook was missing. I have seen this before when somebody winches down on it wrong bending it down or back and snaps it off so I did not think a lot about it. I

Re: [MBZ] 240d

And if that approach backfires the owner will crush the car rather than sell it to Kaleb at any price On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 12:26 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No no no, you've got him "on the hook", so your reply should be "Well, I've > thought about it,

Re: [MBZ] 240d

No no no, you've got him "on the hook", so your reply should be "Well, I've thought about it, and $800 is probably too much, I'll give you $600 today. If you can't take $600, then good luck with selling the car, please don't call me again." - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at

Re: [MBZ] 240d

So the guy calls this morning and wants to know if I can come get it tomorrow. Guess $800 is fair after all. He should have taken it 3 years ago. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 12, 2017, at 6:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > So I went by and looked at

Re: [MBZ] 240d

Your going to need a car like that when the rocket man destroys our electrical grid with an EMP. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 12, 2017 7:58:28 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >So I went by and looked at that 240d I was

[MBZ] 240d

So I went by and looked at that 240d I was talking about the other day. It was a stick and not auto like I was remembering. Car is pretty clean, he says it's rust free but I say mostly rust free. I had a little bit of the typical flaking behind the rear wheels. Interior is clean, intact, but

Re: [MBZ] 240D broke

Or, re-secure the bolt and see how it behaves? -- Jim ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 240D broke

Well, vac pump, the timer, timer bushing, and IP are all suspect. When I took off the vac pump, the bolt that is supposed to hold the timer to the IP fell out. It was all chewed up, so I'm guessing the IP is FUBAR. The timer is loose and wobbling, so the bushing at least is busted. I hope

Re: [MBZ] 240D broke

Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > > this is an engine i got in VA, and rebuilt. Starts and runs like new > > (until yesterday). Driving yesterday, I heard a sound similar to a timing > > chain breaking, falling and then the camshaft breaking, but it was neither > >

Re: [MBZ] 240D broke

The timing advance is pretty robust. The springs can break, but the IP still works. It is possible something is wrong with the timer. I will probably take off the vac pump first and have a look. I don't expect to see anything out of the ordinary. This Injection pump does NOT have a side

Re: [MBZ] 240D broke

Maybe something broke in the vacuum pump/pump timer area? Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 7, 2017, at 4:43 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > this is an engine i got in VA, and rebuilt. Starts and runs like new (until > yesterday). Driving yesterday, I heard a

[MBZ] 240D broke

this is an engine i got in VA, and rebuilt. Starts and runs like new (until yesterday). Driving yesterday, I heard a sound similar to a timing chain breaking, falling and then the camshaft breaking, but it was neither as long or as loud. Had to ride home on a hook. This morning I looked

Re: [MBZ] 240D oil cooler needed

That oil cooler was how we learned that a 240D does indeed require an oil cooler. Mine was fine unless you wanted to drive faster than 65mph then it would heat up... -Curt On Thursday, September 21, 2017, 3:41:42 PM PDT, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Yes, it was

Re: [MBZ] 240D oil cooler needed

Yes, it was from me. I didn't know there were so many variants then - which is why I had one to sell. On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 5:23 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I've got one of the tops I bought from a list member (OK Don > maybe?) some years ago but never

Re: [MBZ] 240D oil cooler needed

I bet it is but it'll depend on which car exactly. There are at least 3 versions for a 240D:2 ports at the bottom1 port bottom, 1 port top large1 port bottom, 1 port top small My '78 had the last one, my '83 had the middle, I've got one of the tops I bought from a list member (OK Don maybe?)

Re: [MBZ] 240D oil cooler needed

Probably not - 4 cyl. vs. 5 On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 2:50 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Same as 300d? > > Rick > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] 240D oil cooler needed

Same as 300d? 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/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 240D oil cooler needed

Two ports together at the bottom? I think I've got one, send me a reminder on Sunday and I'll check for you. -Curt On Thursday, September 21, 2017, 10:29:44 AM PDT, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: Anyone have a 240D oil cooler they'd sell?  I need the later

[MBZ] 240D oil cooler needed

Anyone have a 240D oil cooler they'd sell? I need the later style I think, all aluminum one, you can see the top peaking out in this photo: http://images.jaimekop.com/2015_01_04_240D/large-11.html Thanks, Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/

Re: [MBZ] 240D manny?

Why are the front seats two tone - or is that the result of uneven fading? On Sun, Jul 16, 2017 at 7:28 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Which half? This has been listed for awhile, wonder how rusty. The pix > show very little of the exterior. Great deal if the

Re: [MBZ] 240D manny?

Which half? This has been listed for awhile, wonder how rusty. The pix show very little of the exterior. Great deal if the body is solid. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 16, 2017 12:19:49 PM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >$1500 doesn't

Re: [MBZ] 240D manny?

> On July 16, 2017 at 12:19 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > $1500 doesn't look half bad > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes/6180811944.html > Nice. A blue 240D with a black dash to prevent cracking. Too bad the dash cracked anyway.

[MBZ] 240D manny?

$1500 doesn't look half bad https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes/6180811944.html -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force;

[MBZ] 240D yuro for near Kleb price

https://neworleans.craigslist.org/cto/6165465591.html on a once over, it looks like a good deal. Too bad it is not a 4 spd or 5 spd. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] 240D 123 Lucas gremlins (Resolved)

n List<mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Curley McLain<126die...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D 123 Lucas gremlins Yes. I am glad it is a 123. The weirdness continues anyhow. The top row of fuses: 1,3,5,7,... and window fuses a and b on the left side, all have no juice, switch on, acco

Re: [MBZ] 240D 123 Lucas gremlins

The fuses for the lights will not be carrying power till you turn on the light switch. Those would be 1,3,7,9,11,13. The lights are supplied power straight from the battery power bus, so the ignition switch will not affect them anyway. That said everything points to fuse 12. Take the thing

Re: [MBZ] 240D 123 Lucas gremlins

. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curley McLain via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 6:20 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D 123 Lucas grem

Re: [MBZ] 240D 123 Lucas gremlins

my w220 has been laid up for five weeks. Still waiting for it to get fixed. Cluster rebuild is expensive and worth more than the car clay > On Mar 21, 2017, at 2:51 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Aren't you glad it is a simple car? Could be a whole lot

Re: [MBZ] 240D 123 Lucas gremlins

The switch went bad on this car several (15?) years ago. The replacement did NOT look as robust as the original. It is not that bad to change if you are young and supple. Key in the on position, and the plug pulls out. 3 screws and the switch is in your hand. I have had one light switch

Re: [MBZ] 240D 123 Lucas gremlins

Check the connectors on the bus bar at the top of the right fender under the hood. I forget what all feeds from there. Loose or corroded connectors are unlikely, but you've checked everything else. Also, the ignition switch module on the back of the steering lock assembly has a number of wires

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