Re: [MBZ] Possible Project?

2017-10-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On October 26, 2017 at 11:41 AM Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > Okay. But, I was wondering is this one of those things that have to be > fixed? I think, but don't know, that the first generation 4matic was like ASR, if the computers can't control the

Re: [MBZ] Possible Project?

2017-10-26 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 26/10/2017 8:29 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: Is it necessary to fix the 4-Matic? What happens if it is driven a lot without it working. Is it one of those things you can drive it anyway? https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/d/1990-mercedes-benz-300te-4/6328624903.html Don Snook

Re: [MBZ] Possible Project?

2017-10-26 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I don't know the answer to that. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 11:41 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Okay. But, I was wondering is this one of those things that have to be > fixed? For example, a car with ABS that isn't working can

Re: [MBZ] Possible Project?

2017-10-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Having thoroughly researched 4Matic as it relates to both W124 and W210 chassis’, I can tell you that the W210 chassis with 4Matic is very robust. Sadly, the sheet metal usually couldn’t handle the climates these were typically used in, so they rusted away, but if you can find a clean one

Re: [MBZ] Possible Project?

2017-10-26 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Max wrote: "Looks like a money pit to me, but then I know very little about 4-matic (aka $-matic). My understanding is that the first generation was flawed and subject to expensive breakdowns, but the second generation was pretty robust." Max also wrote: "I "read on the internet" about a

Re: [MBZ] Possible Project?

2017-10-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On October 26, 2017 at 9:42 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Looks like a money pit to me, but then I know very little about 4-matic > (aka $-matic). > > My understanding is that the first generation was flawed and subject to > expensive breakdowns, but

Re: [MBZ] Possible Project?

2017-10-26 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I "read on the internet" about a fellow who bought a $-matic wagon with that idea (tear out the $-matic part and install RWD diesel drive-train) and abandoned the idea after he realized the changes required to the front suspension. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 9:41 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Possible Project?

2017-10-26 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Looks like a money pit to me, but then I know very little about 4-matic (aka $-matic). My understanding is that the first generation was flawed and subject to expensive breakdowns, but the second generation was pretty robust. - Max Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] Possible Project?

2017-10-26 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
MAx needs that to put Wilton's engine in, white whale V2 I don't know nuffin bout 4matics --FT On 10/26/17 9:29 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: Haven't been on the digest in a while. I started my new job last month and have been pretty busy. This wagon looks interesting. But, I'm a

[MBZ] Possible Project?

2017-10-26 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Haven't been on the digest in a while. I started my new job last month and have been pretty busy. This wagon looks interesting. But, I'm a little afraid of the 4-Matic not working. Also, it says it stalls at Idle. Any ideas? Is this a money pit project or is a possible easy fix on the