Re: [MBZ] Got any spare rear shock units for 300TD?

2006-07-08 Thread Euan
From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2006 15:42:20 -0400 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Got any spare rear shock units for 300TD? Euan's car presumably is a right hand

Re: [MBZ] Got any spare rear shock units for 300TD?

2006-07-08 Thread Rich Thomas
: [MBZ] Got any spare rear shock units for 300TD? Euan's car presumably is a right hand drive (steered) car. That's correct, Marshall. Euan CHCH NZ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] Got any spare rear shock units for 300TD?

2006-07-06 Thread Fmiser
rumor has it that Marshall wrote: Tom Hargrave wrote: Richard, His may actually have shocks, not the self leveling suspension. I don't know if MB sold wagons everywhere with the suspension they sold in the states. Euan, If you do have conventional gas shocks then they are

Re: [MBZ] Got any spare rear shock units for 300TD?

2006-07-05 Thread Marshall Booth
Craig McCluskey wrote: On Mon, 3 Jul 2006 05:20:06 -0700 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: is WDB123190 2F 043108. What does the 'F' mean? I thought it was always 0 or 1 for LHD/RHD. Starting in 1981 the F COULD refer to the year (F=1985 according to Nitske). My 1985 190D 2.0 5 speed

Re: [MBZ] Got any spare rear shock units for 300TD?

2006-07-05 Thread Marshall Booth
Tom Hargrave wrote: Richard, His may actually have shocks, not the self leveling suspension. I don't know if MB sold wagons everywhere with the suspension they sold in the states. Euan, If you do have conventional gas shocks then they are likely the same parts as on the sedan. Also, there is

Re: [MBZ] Got any spare rear shock units for 300TD?

2006-07-03 Thread Jim Cathey
This is so unjust. My 1985 300TD has failed its Warrant of Fitness because the rear hydraulic shock units on the self-levelling suspension are leaking tiny amounts of fluid. Result: automatic rejection 'cos WOFs cannot be issued in NZ for vehicles with dodgy shocks. Would an equal leak of PS

Re: [MBZ] Got any spare rear shock units for 300TD?

2006-07-03 Thread Richard Hattaway
Euan, If it will do any good, there is a specification in the MB manuals that gives a measure to the amount of acceptable fluid leakage. It is actually more than most cars ever leak, if it would be any help to you in arguing your case. I dont have the number in front of me, but it does exist

Re: [MBZ] Got any spare rear shock units for 300TD?

2006-07-03 Thread John Berryman
On Jul 3, 2006, at 1:48 AM, Euan wrote: Anyway, I'm needing two units to replace mine. Does anyone have a set in good condition going spare? Part number is A123 320 07 03. My vehicle number is WDB123190 2F 043108. I just pulled a pair from a 1983 300TD, as I may have one leaking in

Re: [MBZ] Got any spare rear shock units for 300TD?

2006-07-03 Thread Tom Hargrave
To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Got any spare rear shock units for 300TD? Euan, If it will do any good, there is a specification in the MB manuals that gives a measure to the amount of acceptable fluid leakage. It is actually more than most cars ever leak, if it would be any help to you

Re: [MBZ] Got any spare rear shock units for 300TD?

2006-07-03 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 3 Jul 2006 05:20:06 -0700 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: is WDB123190 2F 043108. What does the 'F' mean? I thought it was always 0 or 1 for LHD/RHD. And I always thought those digits listed the type of transmission installed: 10 = four speed manual