Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler job done on the 642

Consider it to be rust proofing and leave it alone? Randy On 11/22/2023 4:32 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Completed it over the course of about 3 weekends. Spent 2-3 hours taking it apart bagging up the hundreds of bolts in separate bags per section of the job. Spend the whole next

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler job done on the 642

> On Wed, Nov 22, 2023 at 10:13 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > >>> Strong work 💪 > >>> Proud of you for getting it done! > >>> > >>> > >>> Rick > >>> > >

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler job done on the 642

>> >> On Wed, Nov 22, 2023 at 10:13 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >>> Strong work 💪 >>> Proud of you for getting it done! >>> >>> >>> Rick >>> >>> From: mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler job done on the 642

> >> >> Rick >> >> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com >> Sent: November 22, 2023 4:32 PM >> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com >> Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com >> Cc: ka...@striplin.net >> Subject: [MBZ] Oil cooler job done on the 642

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler job done on the 642

getting it done! > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: November 22, 2023 4:32 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: ka...@striplin.net > Subject: [MBZ] Oil cooler job done on the 642 > > Completed

[MBZ] Oil cooler blowout? 2007 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 550 4MATIC Sedan 4D, $5, 590

This looks kinda weird.  The damage looks minimal unless something poked the oil cooler. There is damage to the front bumper and I have posted photos to show the light damage. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/263076570027797 -- --FT ___ http://www

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

: Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec ) Might want to share this info with MBNA. On Wed, Feb 23, 2022 at 12:08 PM Robert Massmann via Mercedes wrote: Photos of the soot that was collected from my 2012 ML. I would guess that the crankcase vent was not performing very well ma

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

en I start putting things back > together. > > Regards, > > Bob Massmann > 2012 ML350 BT > > -Original Message- > From: Robert Massmann via Mercedes > Sent: Friday, February 18, 2022 1:03 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: rmassm...@embarqmail.co

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

ML350 BT -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2022 10:42 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: rmassm...@embarqmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec ) Solid work. I'm always impressed when a home gamer takes on one of thes

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

ir correct location. Bob Massmann ML350 BT -Original Message- From: Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes Sent: Friday, February 18, 2022 1:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Buggered Benzmail Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec ) Seriously ouch --FT Sent from iFōn &

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

Very impressive. Attaboy and way to go! Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 19, 2022 8:38 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rmassm...@embarqmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec ) Well I have finally gotten to the oil

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

; Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 3:49 PM > To: Okie Benz > Cc: dan penoff.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec ) > > Makes me glad I have older, simpler cars. > > -D > >> On Feb 16, 2022, at 2:31 PM, Robert Massmann via Mercedes &

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

Mercedes Dealer gave me a quote of $3600 to complete the repair, ouch! Bob Massmann -Original Message- From: dan penoff.com via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 3:49 PM To: Okie Benz Cc: dan penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec ) Makes

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

t; -Original Message- From: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 4:09 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: Floyd Thursby > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec ) > > My $500 99E300 had a completely buggered up intake ma

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

hem burning the soot out of > the intake manifolds, but fear that may warp things very badly. I will had > scrap with solvents to try and clear it. > > Bob Massmann > > -Original Message- > From: Rick Knoble via Mercedes > Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 2:46 PM

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

From: Rick Knoble via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 2:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Rick Knoble Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec ) More an effect of emissions controls. In particular EGR. EGR reduces NOX emissions in diesels, but it makes a m

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec ) Strong work! Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 15, 2022 10:15 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rmassm...@embarqmail.com Subject: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec ) Well all I am in the

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

Message- From: Rick Knoble via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 2:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Rick Knoble Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec ) More an effect of emissions controls. In particular EGR. EGR reduces NOX emissions in diesels, but it

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 12:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb Striplin Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec ) The wife’s R320 has been sitting for 2 years waiting on me to work up the nerve to do this job. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 15, 2022, at 10

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

Massmann via Mercedes Cc: Randy Bennell Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec ) Is the soot the result of not driving it hard enough? Short trips, in town etc. Randy On 15/02/2022 10:14 AM, Robert Massmann via Mercedes wrote: Well all I am in the process of trying to change

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

Assembled here in the USA! Bob Massmann From: Andrew Strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 11:18 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Robert Massmann Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec ) Robert, is this a German or US made Bluetec SUV? On Tue, Feb 15, 2022

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec ) WOW! That is crazy the amount of gunk in there. --FT Sent from iFōn On Feb 15, 2022, at 11:15 AM, Robert Massmann via Mercedes wrote: Well all I am in the process of trying to change the seals on my Ml 350 BT. I am getting a good feel for

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

bennell.ca Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec ) Is the soot the result of not driving it hard enough? Short trips, in town etc. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archiveshttp://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

Strong work! Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 15, 2022 10:15 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rmassm...@embarqmail.com Subject: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec ) Well all I am in the process of trying to change the seals on my Ml

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

iebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rbenn...@bennell.ca Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec ) Is the soot the result of not driving it hard enough? Short trips, in town etc. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search lis

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

That’s true Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 15, 2022, at 12:25 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Why not just let her drive it for a bit? Then it won’t matter when she > wrecks it. > > > > -D > > On Feb 15, 2022, at 12:51 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > mailto:mercedes@okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

Why not just let her drive it for a bit? Then it won’t matter when she wrecks it. -D On Feb 15, 2022, at 12:51 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: The wife’s R320 has been sitting for 2 years waiting on me to work up the nerve to do this job. Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

Is the soot the result of not driving it hard enough? Short trips, in town etc. Randy On 15/02/2022 10:14 AM, Robert Massmann via Mercedes wrote: Well all I am in the process of trying to change the seals on my Ml 350 BT. I am getting a good feel for why this is such and expensive repair job

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

Robert, is this a German or US made Bluetec SUV? On Tue, Feb 15, 2022 at 11:15 AM Robert Massmann via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well all I am in the process of trying to change the seals on my Ml 350 > BT. I am getting a good feel for why this is such and expensive repair job > w

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Delete in OM61x followed by engine failure

Thanks Curt, I thought you had been involved in one of these. Anyone else? -Max My current SDL winter heap has a replacement oil cooler that someone bodged in by cutting the hoses on the donor and recipient cars. Last fall it was leaking at the hose joints. I tightened the hose clamps a

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Delete in OM61x followed by engine failure

Thanks Curt, I thought you had been involved in one of these. Anyone else? -Max On Tue, Feb 10, 2015 at 4:25 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I did the oil cooler delete on my '83 240D after everybody including Herr > Booth said it didn't need it. > They were all

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Delete in OM61x followed by engine failure

e him... -Curt From: Meade Dillon via Mercedes To: Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 3:55 PM Subject: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Delete in OM61x followed by engine failure Dieselvolk, I think that people have shared sad tales of destroyed engines in 123 cars after they removed/bypassed the

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Delete in OM61x followed by engine failure

On 10/02/2015 2:55 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Dieselvolk, I think that people have shared sad tales of destroyed engines in 123 cars after they removed/bypassed the oil cooler? Anyone here have that experience or remember the details? My memory is that one 240D died this death, and a

[MBZ] Oil Cooler Delete in OM61x followed by engine failure

Dieselvolk, I think that people have shared sad tales of destroyed engines in 123 cars after they removed/bypassed the oil cooler? Anyone here have that experience or remember the details? My memory is that one 240D died this death, and also a 300D. -- - Max Charleston SC _

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler lines

Apr 21, 2013, at 10:42 PM, "Tim Crone" wrote: >> but after two hours of contortions I was >> able to pull the lines (definitely the new version) without having a jack >> or Allen wrenches. Why didn't you buy new lines? IIRC they are about 60 bucks for the pair. Rick Sent from my iPhone _

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler lines

On Sun, Apr 21, 2013 at 7:24 AM, Tim Crone wrote: > > On Apr 21, 2013 7:23 AM, "Tim Crone" <> wrote: > > > > I think the oil cooler itself is the same. > > I was lucky enough to find an 85 SD in the pnp yesterday. Someone > already pulled the oil cooler, but after two hours of contortions I was

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler lines

On Apr 21, 2013 7:23 AM, "Tim Crone" <> wrote: > > I think the oil cooler itself is the same. > I was lucky enough to find an 85 SD in the pnp yesterday. Someone already pulled the oil cooler, but after two hours of contortions I was able to pull the lines (definitely the new version) without havi

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler lines

If the hose is no longer available, maybe you need to replace oil cooler with new and then new hose for later models will fit? Have you checked the EPC? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Tim Crone wrote: >I took off the oil cooler lines for my 77 300D. It looks

[MBZ] Oil cooler lines

I took off the oil cooler lines for my 77 300D. It looks like some threads stripped, there are probably enough at the bottom to get the oil cooler back together. There is a fix listed on peachparts that involves tapping threads for new connectors, has anyone done that? Also, the lower hose (old

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler drain?

(PDT) From: Dimitri Seretakis To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Oil cooler drain? Message-ID: <1343264422.93584.yext-apple-iph...@web125101.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Does anyone drain the oil cooler on their w123 240D? And how? Sen

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler drain?

Dimitri Seretakis writes: > Does anyone drain the oil cooler on their w123 240D? And how? It's not necessary. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler drain?

On Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:00:22 -0700 (PDT) Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > Does anyone drain the oil cooler on their w123 240D? And how? Nope. Just change the oil and filter. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] Oil cooler drain?

Does anyone drain the oil cooler on their w123 240D? And how? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines

Rick - A couple of ideas. As has been mentioned the oil cooler line nuts screwing onto the oil cooler fittings can sometimes seize and gall the threads on the cooler fitting when you try to remove them. If the nut feels like it is starting to gall stop and whip out your trusty Dremel tool with one

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines

PS you will need to make one of the wrenches on the cooler lines thinner. 22mm IIRC On 3/7/2012 11:32 PM, Rolf wrote: The reason the oil cooler lines strip is that everyone over tightens them. IIRC its only 18ftlb or less. Last time I did it I got it snug and gave it a little more. On 3/7/20

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines

The reason the oil cooler lines strip is that everyone over tightens them. IIRC its only 18ftlb or less. Last time I did it I got it snug and gave it a little more. On 3/7/2012 4:59 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: Does anyone have any tips or tricks to share on changing oil cooler lines and motor mount

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines

I used ATF/acetone on the fittings the day before I did mine, and the fittings were undamaged. Counterholding the fittings as has been describe is very important. Getting the hard lines out is a bit tedious. I don't recall exactly what worked. Allan Dan Penoff writes: > That's what happened

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines

That's what happened on my 82 SD as well. It was the lower fitting and it was goobered up when I took it off. I wrapped a few feet of teflon tape around it and it finally stopped leaking. Dan On Mar 7, 2012, at 9:41 PM, David & Kristin Gilmore wrote: > At 05:18 PM 3/7/2012, Mitch Haley wrot

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines

At 05:18 PM 3/7/2012, Mitch Haley wrote: Use two wrenches on the cooler lines. One to turn the nut and the other to hold the fitting on the filter housing or especially radiator steady. Situate the wrenches so that you can loosen the nut by squeezing the two wrenches together, then you won't pu

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines

Start soaking the nuts at the oil cooler yesterday or the day before. If you can clean off any external oil, and are brave, a short application of flame wrench on the nuts maybe the trick that is needed to prevent ruining the oil cooler. One other trick is to saw off the ferrules, and take

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines

Use two wrenches on the cooler lines. One to turn the nut and the other to hold the fitting on the filter housing or especially radiator steady. Situate the wrenches so that you can loosen the nut by squeezing the two wrenches together, then you won't put any twisting action on the fitting that

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines

k Knoble > Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2012 13:59:43 > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines > > > Does anyone have any tips or tricks to share on changing oil cooler lines > and motor

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines

Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines Does anyone have any tips or tricks to share on changing oil cooler lines and motor mounts on a W123? That is tomorrows project. Thanks In Advance, Rick ___ http

[MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines

Does anyone have any tips or tricks to share on changing oil cooler lines and motor mounts on a W123? That is tomorrows project. Thanks In Advance, Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www

Re: [MBZ] oil cooler repair

and order/scrounge as you see fit. Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Michael Esh Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 3:31 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] oil cooler repair Does anyone know if this part

[MBZ] oil cooler repair

Does anyone know if this part is available? MB Part # Description 915013-013002. I believe it is a repair nipple for an oil cooler with damaged threads. 1984 300D. Thanks, Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com T

[MBZ] Oil cooler repair

Rusty, Can you order the parts mentioned below to repair an cooler for a 1985 300TD? Thanks, Mike All I had to do is cut the aluminum threads off the oil cooler, drill a pilot hole, tap new threads, and install the new fittings. The thread tap size is 18mm by 1.5mm. The drill size for the

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler cutout

Yea, I got to find one for you also. Michael Esh wrote: Two coolers would be even better than one! Good luck. Mike On Sep 15, 2009, at 10:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I will go hunting for one this weekend. Curt Raymond wrote: So after 220 miles of commuting with no oil cooler I'm sure gl

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler cutout

Two coolers would be even better than one! Good luck. Mike On Sep 15, 2009, at 10:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I will go hunting for one this weekend. Curt Raymond wrote: So after 220 miles of commuting with no oil cooler I'm sure glad to have the massive oil leak fixed... That said the

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler cutout

I will go hunting for one this weekend. Curt Raymond wrote: So after 220 miles of commuting with no oil cooler I'm sure glad to have the massive oil leak fixed... That said the car runs noticably hotter now. Used to run most of the time just above the 80C mark, now its hovering just below the

[MBZ] Oil cooler cutout

So after 220 miles of commuting with no oil cooler I'm sure glad to have the massive oil leak fixed... That said the car runs noticably hotter now. Used to run most of the time just above the 80C mark, now its hovering just below the next mark (100C?). As such I'm guessing in a warmer environmen

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler bypass

ll probably run it as is, at least for now. Once the oil cooler fairy comes through I'll fix it right. -Curt Date: Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:07:13 -0400 From: Mitch Haley Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler bypass To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <4aa58411.9070...@voyager.net> Content-Typ

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler bypass

ng its all turbo cars hes seen broke I'll probably run > it as is, at least for now. Once the oil cooler fairy comes through I'll fix > it right. > > -Curt > > Date: Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:07:13 -0400 > From: Mitch Haley > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler bypass > To: Me

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler bypass

h Haley Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler bypass To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <4aa58411.9070...@voyager.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Curt Raymond wrote: > So lets go over this oil cooler importance again. > > If I remember correctly Kale

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler bypass

Curt - Did you possibly look into repairing your old cooler? I'm assuming that the problem with it is stripped threads. I remember reading about a repair on some past list where someone cut off the damaged stub, drilled and tapped it for a fitting. I believe the fitting was one of the ones that sc

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler bypass

> Mountain Man wrote: > Kaleb wrote: > > ..but it seems the oil cooler fairy is hiding them for some > > reason. > > Oil coolers are gay? > mao Duh - Yeah!! What were you thinking? -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.oki

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler bypass

So lets go over this oil cooler importance again. In a 240D? In the North? Doubt it'll be a problem without one. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler bypass

Kaleb wrote: > ..but it seems the oil cooler fairy is hiding them for some reason. Oil coolers are gay? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or cha

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler bypass

I did not say it would ruin your car post haste, I said I have seen several cars ruined by it. And yes, they were turbo cars. And yes, I should have "plenty", but it seems the oil cooler fairy is hiding them for some reason. Crap. Curt Raymond wrote: So lets go over this oil cooler import

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler bypass

Curt Raymond wrote: So lets go over this oil cooler importance again. If I remember correctly Kaleb's position is that lack of an oil cooler will ruin the car post haste. But I seem to also remember his data being from turbo cars... Mine is a 240D, you wanna back that one up Kaleb? My car has

[MBZ] Oil cooler bypass

So lets go over this oil cooler importance again. If I remember correctly Kaleb's position is that lack of an oil cooler will ruin the car post haste. But I seem to also remember his data being from turbo cars... Mine is a 240D, you wanna back that one up Kaleb? My car has been sitting with my

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler lines (more)

Exactly right, call me. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: "OK Don" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 9:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler lines (more) Have your VIN in

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler lines (more)

Have your VIN in hand, and call Rusty. Better service than the website. You'll get the right parts. Rusty and Tom are friendly (if Hursty answers, he'll pass you to someone who knows something). It's an 800 number - just call him. On Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 1:44 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > So I'm con

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler lines (more)

Just call me. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" To: "Diesel List" Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 2:44 PM Subject: [MBZ] Oil cooler lines (more) So I'm convinced I need to rep

[MBZ] Oil cooler lines (more)

So I'm convinced I need to replace the oil cooler lines. Rusty has 4 each upper and lower depending on the engine number. How do I find that out so I can order the right thing? Thanks -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler?

I need your complete VIN to quote the oil cooler. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" To: "Diesel List" Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 9:01 PM Subject: [MBZ] Oil cooler? Replaced a leakin

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler?

If they are the original hoses, it's very likely that they are hard, brittle, and seeping, and at risk of rupturing while tootling down the road. -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler?

It's more likely that the hoses are bad than the cooler, though it does happen. I might have a used one lying around here - I tend to keep them "just in case", though the only time I've used an old oil cooler was when I put the Olds V8 in the MGA. On Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 8:01 PM, Curt Raymond wro

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler?

On Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:01:42 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond wrote: > ... the lines into the oil cooler are heavily coated and nasty. Looks > like its seeping at one or both of the connections or out the bottom of > the cooler. It looks like the cooler is just clipped onto the side of > the radiator...

[MBZ] Oil cooler?

Replaced a leaking caliper on the '83 240D yesterday, I'm starting to get good at 'em... While I was at it I spent some time looking for oil leaks. Theres got to be some, the car drinks oil and the engine is filthy with it. I think I found one, the lines into the oil cooler are heavily coated and

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines (more) & archives

Thanks to all who replied to my questions about replacing the oil cooler lines on our 82 300TDt. Bellsouth had been bouncing my mail even though the box was not nearly full -- thanks to the easy to search archives I was able to find your answers. Finally got started but have only had a short ti

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines

Mine seeped a bit, then began to leak in earnest before I replaced them. They pretty quickly got to a point where a 30 min highway drive would produce a spectacular spray of black oil on the drivers side of the car. I removed the mounts to do the job, and even then it was unpleasant. I didn't hav

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines (more)

Excuse the repost but my IPS knocked me off line right after asked about this a couple days ago. I bought new oil cooler lines for the 82 300 TDt from Rusty; they arrived early the next day. I loosend some of the oil cooler lines on the parts car and they seemed to be very tightly torqued. A

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines

I have no idea how to replace them, but I know that Marshall says they are designed to leak before they blow and when they do, you empty your engine of oil very quickly, usually before you know it, and hence will need a new engine. Chris Richard Murdoch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The lo

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines

It's a pain if you try to work around it. I think when I do them on my CD I might even remove the motor mount arm for extra room. At minimum, the mount and shock will be out. On Sun, 26 Feb 2006 18:19:11 -0600, Richard Murdoch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The lower oil cooler line on our

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines

Richard Murdoch wrote: The lower oil cooler line on our 82 300TDt is leaking. Can it be worked around the mount or will I have to take the motor mount loose? Any tips will be greatly appreciated. It's not needed, but it can help. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines

is a bad idea let me know because I am thinking of doing this. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard Murdoch Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 7:19 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines The lower oil cooler line on

[MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines

The lower oil cooler line on our 82 300TDt is leaking. Can it be worked around the mount or will I have to take the motor mount loose? Any tips will be greatly appreciated. Richard Murdoch 82 300TDt 82 240D