me decent money.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:22:03 -0500
From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD
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Actually re-keying these is simplicity itself. The cylinder has
little brass wafers in it that the key passes through. All you'd
need is a new cylinder and its no big deal to transfer the wafers
from one to another.
Perhaps I should make a video for the you tubes. Some of my how to
videos
Andrew, I have have the same issue. Cupping your hand, taking a few
deep breaths and blowing warm air into the lock has worked for me every
time. Other than that, a small piece of tissue twisted and inserted
keeps the cold out.
R
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Curt, I was told that one needs an entire new lock and handle...
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD
From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com
Date: Fri, March 28, 2014 9:26 am
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Actually re-keying
On 27/03/2014 9:52 AM, Dieselhead wrote:
I am getting sick and tired of lugging a pot of hot water outside
when the
temperature dips below freezing. How do I fix a chronic situation where
the driver's door lock freezes up on my W123 300TD?
Andrew 1983 300TD
1985 300TD
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1. leave it
A big can of lock de-icer.
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On Mar 27, 2014, at 10:11 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
I am getting sick and tired of lugging a pot of hot water outside when the
temperature dips below freezing. How do I fix a chronic situation where
the driver's door
Yes, I tape my drivers side keyhole before washing my car in the winter.
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On Mar 27, 2014, at 3:41 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
It might displace the water? Or it might not --
A piece of tape over the lock will help prevent more water getting in if
the little door
Andrew lives in or near DC. He can't leave his car unlocked. It be dangerous
down there.
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On Mar 27, 2014, at 10:52 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
I am getting sick and tired of lugging a pot of hot water outside when the
temperature dips below freezing. How do
Au contraire. Since 1982, when I purchased my first Mercedes, I only lost
one tristar and two car covers to thieves. No break-ins, mugging, or
pickpockets. The crime is inconsequential around here, at least in
neighborhoods where I have lived and worked.
On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 3:05 PM,
. From: Andrew StrasfogelSent: Friday, March 28, 2014 2:38 PMTo: Mercedes Discussion ListReply To: Mercedes Discussion ListSubject: Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD
Au contraire. Since 1982, when I
Yeah, I know, but you are a fun guy to tease!
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On Mar 28, 2014, at 3:38 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
Au contraire. Since 1982, when I purchased my first Mercedes, I only lost
one tristar and two car covers to thieves. No break-ins, mugging, or
at a niche market.
-Curt
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 08:26:16 -0500
From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD
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reasonable a
few years ago. I sold Loren a full car's worth of locks a few years later also
for a reasonable price.
-Curt
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 09:34:29 -0700
From: r...@rhonald.me
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD
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Theres a difference between one needs and one can buy new. IIRC
you have to buy the handle and all if you buy new but used you
should be able to get (like from a junkyard) the lock cylinder
pretty cheap. I'd had to know what MB charges. Wilton sold me a
couple door handles with locks pretty
I am getting sick and tired of lugging a pot of hot water outside when the
temperature dips below freezing. How do I fix a chronic situation where
the driver's door lock freezes up on my W123 300TD?
Andrew 1983 300TD
1985 300TD
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There must be moisture in it that's freezing. You need to get it completely
dried out and lubed.
Taking the door handle off is really easy. You could take it inside and clean
it out.
Dan
On Mar 27, 2014, at 10:11 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
I am getting sick and tired of lugging a pot
How do I fix a chronic situation where
the driver's door lock freezes up on my W123 300TD?
Dry it, lube it, and perhaps check to see if the thin
plastic drip shield (inside) has been lost.
I'd take it apart, use WD40 to get rid of the water,
brake cleaner to get rid of the WD40, then lube it
Oh, and does it still have the protective flap at
the keyway? Nothing will work if it's direct
rain and runoff that's your problem.
-- Jim
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Try some carb (or is it EFI now?) cleaner to clean out any moisture or
gunk or whatever it is, then put some good lock lube in there and see if
that fixes it. The cleaner seems to be mostly ether or some sort of
light alcohol so it should displace the moisture enough to dry things
out, or try
On 27/03/2014 9:11 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
I am getting sick and tired of lugging a pot of hot water outside when the
temperature dips below freezing. How do I fix a chronic situation where
the driver's door lock freezes up on my W123 300TD?
Andrew 1983 300TD
Here in the GWN gas stations
Yes I have used those little cans of lock deicer as they are basically
alcohol. Just stick proboscis in lock spray. I think it dries out
moisture as I have never had to use it more than once on any lock.
On Mar 27, 2014 11:15 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
On 27/03/2014 9:11 AM,
Many years ago we used it in the gas tank to prevent problems in cold
weather as well.
Methyl Hydrate encapsulates the water as I understand it so that it goes
through the system without troubles.
Not much done now as the fuel is better - mostly because the gas
stations are not permitted to
On 27/03/2014 9:11 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
I am getting sick and tired of lugging a pot of hot water outside when the
temperature dips below freezing. How do I fix a chronic situation where
the driver's door lock freezes up on my W123 300TD?
Andrew 1983 300TD
The other thing I have
https://www.google.ca/#q=electric+lock+de+icer
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to insert into the slot
that will keep the water out?
--
Max Dillon
Charleston, SC
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From: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com
Sent: March 27, 2014 10:11:16 AM EDT
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Subject: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983
a little plug to insert into the
slot that will keep the water out?
--
Max Dillon
Charleston, SC
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From: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com
Sent: March 27, 2014 10:11:16 AM EDT
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] Frozen lock
Why not use the old fashioned method of heating the key with a flame and
inserting it in the lock?
On Mar 27, 2014, at 7:15 AM, Dan Penoff wrote:
There must be moisture in it that's freezing. You need to get it completely
dried out and lubed.
Taking the door handle off is really easy.
I think I will try the tock deicer if I can find it...
On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 3:05 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
Why not use the old fashioned method of heating the key with a flame and
inserting it in the lock?
On Mar 27, 2014, at 7:15 AM, Dan Penoff wrote:
There must be
The MB lock lubricant is a part number 002 989 06 51 and it runs around $17.00.
Everyone I know that has ever used it swears by the stuff.
Dan
On Mar 27, 2014, at 3:07 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
I think I will try the tock deicer if I can find it...
On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 3:05 PM,
But my sole problem is icing, Dan. I don't see how a lubricant will
prevent that.
On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 3:23 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
The MB lock lubricant is a part number 002 989 06 51 and it runs around
$17.00. Everyone I know that has ever used it swears by the stuff.
It might displace the water? Or it might not --
A piece of tape over the lock will help prevent more water getting in if
the little door is missing, though it won't be very convenient.
On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 2:29 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote:
But my sole problem is icing,
A pragmatic - if tacky - solution. (no pun in tended)[?]
On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 3:41 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
It might displace the water? Or it might not --
A piece of tape over the lock will help prevent more water getting in if
the little door is missing, though it won't be
WD means water dispersant. WD40 was the fortieth mixture they tried.
In freezing weather, I would give the drivers side lock a shot of WD40
both in the keyhole and the crack where the mechanism enters the door,
when I parked the car. Unless there had been freeze-rain-freeze, the
lock always
Graphite will repel the water and keep the lock dry, hence it will not
freeze.
Don't forget that sticky oil is much like water in it's effect on door
locks -- when cold, it's so stiff the lock will feel frozen.
Make sure you have a working door over the keyhole as well, it does
a great
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I am getting sick and tired of lugging a pot of hot water outside when the
temperature dips below freezing. How do I fix a chronic situation where
the driver's door lock freezes up on my W123 300TD?
Andrew 1983
Homestead Flah-duh should work too, or Donna TX
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I am getting sick and tired of lugging a pot of hot water outside when the
temperature dips below freezing. How do I fix a chronic situation where
the driver's door lock freezes up on my W123 300TD?
Andrew 1983 300TD
1985 300TD
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1. leave it unlocked
2. move south
3 stop putting water
Jim Cathey wrote:
Oh, and does it still have the protective flap at
the keyway? Nothing will work if it's direct
rain and runoff that's your problem.
Ha - good question. And what if it's missing? Is there a replacement flap?
Ja, It is called a replacement cylinder. order from the
Almost all good suggestions - thanks. Not gonna move.
On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 5:22 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
Jim Cathey wrote:
Oh, and does it still have the protective flap at
the keyway? Nothing will work if it's direct
rain and runoff that's your problem.
Ha - good
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