On Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 8:37 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote:
I'm trying to pop the hood on a friends 240D. The latch coming out of the
grill is broken and a coat wire attached. The release cable in the car
seems stretched as it won't release the hood. What do I do here?
Unhook
Yup. I would add, use vice grips, and be prepared for it to take a lot
more
effort than you expect.
Yes, in this case, DO tug on that!
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LIberally spray inside the cable sheath with WD 40 from the hood end as
well.
On Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 11:41 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote:
Yup. I would add, use vice grips, and be prepared for it to take a lot
more
effort than you expect.
Yes, in this case, DO tug on that!
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On Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 8:37 AM
cable and kept breaking the under dash lever which
sadly on the w201 is plastic. Had I kept the car I'd have replaced the
cable.
-Curt
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On Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 8:37 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote:
I'm trying to pop
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On Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 8:37
Bad battery or severely corroded battery terminals?
Mike
On Jul 1, 2013 12:51 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
Ok trying to get my friend's 78 240D started. No luck. It initially would
crank with battery charger hooked up but then on subsequent attempt would
not crank. Without charger no dash
So if battery was bad then why wouldn't it even crank with battery charger set
225A start mode. Why did it initially crank with battery charger and now not?
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 1, 2013, at 1:03 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote:
Bad battery or severely corroded battery
Color me amazed. Now he tells people around the office
what a wizard I am.
-Curt
The man, the myth, the office legend
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 13:03:27 -0400
From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D no start
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Ground strap engine to body (on the 79 300TD is down above the
transmission at back of block)?
--R
On 7/1/13 12:50 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
Ok trying to get my friend's 78 240D started. No luck. It initially would crank
with battery charger hooked up but then on subsequent attempt
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Sure sounds like it to me, maybe an internal short?
Last winter my 240D made a weird sound when I tried to start it in the
airport parking garage, on the second attempt it started
On Mon, 1 Jul 2013 12:02:49 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel
astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
LIberally spray inside the cable sheath with WD 40 from the hood end as
well.
On Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 11:41 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net
wrote:
Yup. I would add, use vice grips, and be prepared for
But it sure acts like one.
On Jul 1, 2013 2:30 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Mon, 1 Jul 2013 12:02:49 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel
astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
LIberally spray inside the cable sheath with WD 40 from the hood end as
well.
On Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 11:41 AM, Jim
., from the assembled
gallery as I lowered the hood and jumped back in my Caravan.
Wilton
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Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 1:14 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D no start
Sure sounds like
it free'd up clean it with carb cleaner and use some real cable
lube which doesn't attract dirt.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 15:22:01 -0400
From: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D hood release.
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Initially, then when it goops up after it dries out you are worse off
than when you started.
--R
On 7/1/13 3:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
But it sure acts like one.
On Jul 1, 2013 2:30 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Mon, 1 Jul 2013 12:02:49 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel
, 2013 1:14 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D no start
Sure sounds like it to me, maybe an internal short?
Last winter my 240D made a weird sound when I tried to start it in the
airport parking garage, on the second attempt it started.
Then a couple weeks later at work it was a no-go. I jumped out
Well, at least I don't use Armor All on my vinyl surfaces...
On Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 4:33 PM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
Initially, then when it goops up after it dries out you are worse off than
when you started.
--R
On 7/1/13 3:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel
Try it on your seats
--R
On 7/1/13 6:12 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
Well, at least I don't use Armor All on my vinyl surfaces...
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dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
Ok trying to get my friend's 78 240D started. No luck. It
initially would crank with battery charger hooked up but then on
subsequent attempt would not crank. Without charger no dash
lights, nothing. Not sure what's going on. I replaced the starter
on this car
Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
LIberally spray inside the cable sheath with WD 40 from the
hood end as well.
Craig wrote:
But WD-40 is not a lubricant.
Andrew wrote:
But it sure acts like one.
So does water. And Elmers glue - until it sets.
If you want lubricant properties, I
dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
Can the turn signal stalk on a 78 240D be repaired-as in, is it
eligible to have the detents filed?
I'm a bit confused... What detents? And why do you want to file
them? What should this repair?
I am pretty sure my 1978 W123 turn signal assembly is exactly the
Is fish oil not a lubricant?
Mike
On Jul 2, 2013 12:11 AM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote:
Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
LIberally spray inside the cable sheath with WD 40 from the
hood end as well.
Craig wrote:
But WD-40 is not a lubricant.
Andrew wrote:
But it sure
No fish oil in WD40 (wife's tale). It's petro distillates.
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Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 12:51 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D hood release.
Is fish oil
I get the air out by cracking open the top hose at the
radiator and pouring water in until it's running out over
my hand, then I push the hose on. That seems to do it.
Try parking with the nose significantly up. Ramps?
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Pouring coolant into top hose a la Jim works nicely for me, too, but my cars
are '87 124 and '91 126.
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Cathey j...@windwireless.net
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I get the air out by cracking open the top hose
Tensioner is not something you take apart as it is under spring
pressure. you replace the unit. I have only seen leaks at the oring
seal to the head. I can't remember the 616 style, but I think it is
the same as older types that is held in with two bolts, one also
being half on the exh
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Tensioner is not something you take apart as it is under spring
pressure. you replace the unit. I
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: [MBZ] 240D
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Your application is rejected. Re-apply in 90 days for final disapproval.
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Welcome Darren!
Darren Marshall onecreat...@gmail.com wrote:
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Is this banned lite?
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On May 4, 2013 1:26 PM, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
Your application is rejected. Re-apply in 90 days for final disapproval.
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Welcome Darren!
Darren Marshall onecreat...@gmail.com wrote:
Wilton, would you mind helping me understand the process of
Max is trying to be a clown today, Darren; welcome aboard. ;)
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D
Your application is rejected. Re-apply
Ha!
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On May 4, 2013, at 12:26 PM, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
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Welcome Darren!
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Wilton, would you
: Saturday, May 04, 2013 1:26 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D
Your application is rejected. Re-apply in 90 days for final
disapproval.
;)
Welcome Darren!
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If we didn't love ya, Max, I wouldn't say a word. ;)
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Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2013 5:14 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D
Usually, much to my family's horror, not much trying
BZT, partially wrong. None are *required* to start or run a
240D, they are required if you wish to have turn signals, wipers, or lights.
My first Benz, '83 300SD, had the regulator go bad around dusk during a
trip from AR to KS. We spent the night at a motel, called the Kansas
City
On Fri, 03 May 2013 13:22:04 -0500 Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net
wrote:
BZT, partially wrong. None are *required* to start or run a
240D, they are required if you wish to have turn signals, wipers, or
lights.
Actually no, not wrong. If you want to CONTINUE to be able to start
Which is why I said partially wrong :)
Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL
'98 ML320 Max (164,xxx mi)
On 5/3/2013 1:50 PM, Craig wrote:
Actually no, not wrong
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On May 3, 2013 11:50 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
You are correct, though, that once a
240D is started it will continue to
run without electricity. I don't know if
that is true for more modern
diesels
Probably a simple inverse function. The more modern they get, the worse
they
I like it best in Dimitri Blue/blue.
On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 12:06 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
'Saw a beautiful, spotless 240D in a parking lot a little while ago.
Design may be nearly 40 years old, but it still looks mighty good, even in
beige/tan!
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I like it best in Dimitri Blue/blue.
On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 12:06 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
'Saw a beautiful, spotless 240D in a parking lot a little while ago.
Design may be nearly 40 years old
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I like it best in Dimitri Blue/blue.
On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 12:06 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com
Yep, I've pined for my 3-pedal one several times; sorta wish I'da bought it
back and fixed it myself.
Wilton
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Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 1:10 PM
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Me too, I
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Me too, I had a china blue wagon for awhile with the blue interior...
In wondering if my 240D is kaput I did some searching for a new one, if I
found a 3 pedal 240D in that color combo
'em in a nice, dry warehouse
somewhere - not TOO dry - a Goldilocks warehouse.
Wilton
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I am pretty sure
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'Haven't pined quite THAT much. I'll try to continue to get along with my
'91 350SDL and '87 300D.
I've even pine sometimes for my '31
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'Haven't pined quite THAT much. I'll try to continue to get along with
my
'91 350SDL and '87 300D.
I've even pine sometimes
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Me, too, but my condition would make it REALLY hard for me to drive a
stndrd tranny now (Model
ruhroh...
--R
On 4/8/13 8:05 PM, WILTON wrote:
Mr. and Mrs. Banker were amazed by my magic stick.
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Okay...glow light comes on again. So now it's one issuenothing when key
is turned to start position. Get all the correct dash lights, have power in
the wire going from ignition switch to solenoid when key is in start
position. All voltage readings are correct on everything. Everything is
tight
Wiring diagram, digital multi-meter, basic understanding of direct current
electrical theory, and time with the patient...
-OR-
A friend with identical year/model car you can compare to your car, but that
isn't a sure thing if the problem is deeper than crossed wires.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston
If you have B+ at the solenoid wire then it should work when you reconnect the
wire to the solenoid - unless the solenoid has a problem.
Dan
On Apr 8, 2013, at 3:19 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote:
Okay...glow light comes on again. So now it's one issuenothing when key
is turned
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D starting woes update.
Okay...glow light comes on again. So now it's one issuenothing when
key
is turned to start position. Get all the correct dash lights, have power
in
the wire going from ignition switch to solenoid when
The solenoid/ starter is new Bosch. Well, 3 months old. And yes Wilton, I
have mechanically agitated it. Getting a little frustrating.
Bob R
On Apr 8, 2013 12:46 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
If you have B+ at the solenoid wire then it should work when you reconnect
the wire to the
but not
power THROUGH the solenoid its the solenoid...
-Curt
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 12:19:17 -0700
From: Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D starting woes update.
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On Mon, 8 Apr 2013 12:19:17 -0700 Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote:
Okay...glow light comes on again. So now it's one issuenothing when
key is turned to start position. Get all the correct dash lights, have
power in the wire going from ignition switch to solenoid when key is in
start
That was my immediate thought as well.
If there is power to the solenoid, it should try to kick in unless the
solenoid is bad.
Unfortunately, with diesels of this vintage (at least on mine) you can't
just turn the key on and off a few times to see if it catches.
When the solenoid contacts
Curtain Craig I just went from the top lug to the small lug on the solenoid
and I can hear clicking at the glow plug relay but nothing happens.
Bad solenoid?
On Apr 8, 2013 12:56 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Mon, 8 Apr 2013 12:19:17 -0700 Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote:
).
Wilton
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 3:19 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D starting woes update.
Okay...glow light comes on again. So now it's one issuenothing when key
is turned
Bob Rentfro wrote:
nothing when key is turned to start position. Get all
the correct dash lights, have power in the wire going from
ignition switch to solenoid when key is in start position. All
voltage readings are correct on everything. Everything is
tight and clean. I'm at a
On 08/04/2013 3:02 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
Curtain Craig I just went from the top lug to the small lug on the solenoid
and I can hear clicking at the glow plug relay but nothing happens.
Bad solenoid?
On Apr 8, 2013 12:56 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
Let me suggest that you get one
The solenoid came installed on the new Bosch starter I bought three months
ago. So what holds that's so annoying on? Is it allen head?
On Apr 8, 2013 1:14 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
On 08/04/2013 3:02 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
Curtain Craig I just went from the top lug to the
Sothis is the first time I've tried to remove a solenoid. It appears
that the electrical part comes off and the mechanical part stays on the
starter is that correct?
Bob R
On Apr 8, 2013 1:26 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote:
The solenoid came installed on the new Bosch starter I
On Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:02:54 -0700 Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote:
What happens when you short the top large terminal on the starter
(with the large wire that goes to the battery) to the small, middle
terminal on the starter?
Curtain Craig I just went from the top lug to the small
I get it now. Thanks for all the advice, men. Gotta get the pug on the
road. Gotta find a solenoid
On Apr 8, 2013 1:39 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:02:54 -0700 Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote:
What happens when you short the top large terminal on the
On Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:38:49 -0700 Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote:
Sothis is the first time I've tried to remove a solenoid. It appears
that the electrical part comes off and the mechanical part stays on the
starter is that correct?
You will first need to remove the starter from the
On Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:26:38 -0700 Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote:
The solenoid came installed on the new Bosch starter I bought three
months ago. So what holds that's so annoying on? Is it allen head?
You bought it new three months ago?
What kind of warranty does it have?
Can you not
I'm working on the warranty thing right now. Oddly enough, I got this
starter from Gary. I'm going to get a big dose of his customer service
right now.
And, as a point of data for everyone, no one sells starter solenoids by
them self anymore.
Bob R
On Apr 8, 2013 2:14 PM, Craig
I guess you turned in the old starter when you got the new one?
Wilton
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Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 5:17 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D starting woes update.
I'm working
Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 5:17 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D starting woes update.
I'm working on the warranty thing right now. Oddly enough, I got this
starter from Gary. I'm going to get a big dose of his customer service
right now.
And, as a point of data for everyone, no one sells starter
If you can find a solenoid it will cost almost as much as a complete starter.
That's just the way the market is.
This solenoid works by pulling in the armature to engage the bendix drive on
the starter. When the armature pulls in, a large copper disc on the armature
shorts the two large
I have removed the starter, but the solenoid back on, packed up and I'm
heading over to UPS. Gary provided stellar customer serviceso far.
Bob R
On Apr 8, 2013 3:27 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
If you can find a solenoid it will cost almost as much as a complete
starter. That's
Funny story about starter abuse:
Co-worker had a PT Cruiser that had intermittent starting problems, as in it
would not crank at random times. Knowing I had a little automotive experience
(his words) he asked me if I had any idea as to the problem.
Check all of your battery terminals, chassis
Bob R wrote:
I have removed the starter, but the solenoid back on, packed up and I'm
heading over to UPS. Gary provided stellar customer serviceso far.
Yes.
Our problem was in December. We used hammer on starter for about 10 days
and then the problem disappeared. Gary found us a German
Sorry, I'm late to all this, but I see your post where you mention the
problem is the relay... I didn't catch up on all the rest of them yet. But,
Being a 1980, this probably has the earlier style relay. You can open
these up and clean the contacts. If you hear it clicking, then the
solenoid
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D starting woes update.
Funny story about starter abuse:
Co-worker had a PT Cruiser that had intermittent starting problems, as in
it would not crank at random times. Knowing I had a little automotive
An auto electric shop that repairs/rebuilds starters can get them.
If you find a source, you want a Bosch.
I'm working on the warranty thing right now. Oddly enough, I got this
starter from Gary. I'm going to get a big dose of his customer service
right now.
And, as a point of data for
Here is the deal: turn the key to position 2 no glow light. Turn the key to
start position, nothing.but I can hear one kinda loud click coming from
the fuse bus area.
The ignition switch (mechanical and electrical portions) has been replaced.
New starter, new cables, line from ignition switch
Bob Rentfro wrote:
Here is the deal: turn the key to position 2 no glow light.
Turn the key to start position, nothing.but I can hear one
kinda loud click coming from the fuse bus area.
The ignition switch (mechanical and electrical portions) has
been replaced. New starter, new cables,
The previous owner had this car all jacked up. The ignition switch was a
disaster so I replaced it. This is a separate problem from the initial
problem. I think I have it narrowed down to the glowplug relay now. Its
clicking when I turn the key to position three.
Bob R
On Apr 7, 2013 2:05 PM,
Did you REPLACE THE FUSE? Those things get wonky easily.
--R
On 4/7/13 5:07 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
The previous owner had this car all jacked up. The ignition switch was a
disaster so I replaced it. This is a separate problem from the initial
problem. I think I have it narrowed down to the
You mean the big 80 amp one? It looks good I took it off and cleaned around
it and put it back in. I think Herr Doktor would be okay with that.
Bob R
On Apr 7, 2013 2:11 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
wrote:
Did you REPLACE THE FUSE? Those things get wonky easily.
--R
Bingo, sounds like your wiring is messed up, AND you've got other issues now
complicating the scene.
You probably need to start with a wiring diagram, and validate each and every
wire connected to the ignition switch and the glow plug relay and the starter.
The AC wiring on my '87 wagon had
Should click (energize) at position 2, position 3 is the last spring loaded
position which energizes the starter? I'm assuming position zero is off, and 1
is the accessory position...
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20
Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote:
The
And do some more roller painting? ;)
Wilton
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From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com
To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 6:55 PM
Subject: [MBZ] 240D power up
Hopped in my '78 240D the other day and found that when the key was on
Ah bodywork. My favorite:)
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On Mar 12, 2013, at 6:55 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
Hopped in my '78 240D the other day and found that when the key was on the
aux fan was always on. Odd, its never done that before.
So yesterday I took a look and found that
: Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 4:32 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D tow hitch or wagon?
This interests me. Can you send pics? Maybe I should just weld up my own.
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On Nov 5, 2012, at 3:52 PM
Posted Nov 5 when y'all were talking about hitches.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 6:38 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D tow hitch or wagon?
In 201 when I, bought friend's '81
mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 6:38 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D tow hitch or wagon?
In 201 when I, bought friend's '81 300D, I stopped by Auto Zone one
day to
see what sort of trailer hitches they might have - not that they
might
have
one made for an '81 300D, but that I
On Thu, 8 Nov 2012 22:13:37 -0600 Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote:
Craig wrote:
On Thu, 8 Nov 2012 18:08:48 -0600 Rick Knoble
rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote:
What program did you use to draw that?
QCad, a 2-D mechanical drafting program.
I wondered if I recognized the type
http://www.123dapp.com/design#designDownloadDetails
--R
On 11/9/12 10:21 AM, Craig wrote:
On Thu, 8 Nov 2012 22:13:37 -0600 Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote:
Craig wrote:
On Thu, 8 Nov 2012 18:08:48 -0600 Rick Knoble
rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote:
What program did you use to draw that?
QCad,
On Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:30:03 -0500 Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
http://www.123dapp.com/design#designDownloadDetails
Now I'll have to get virtualbox running so I can run the Windows
application
Craig
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On Nov 7, 2012, at 22:38, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote:
Mitch Haley wrote:
Suddenly there were people on
eBay who were convinced a 1960s-1970s Benjamin pump up pellet
pistol was
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Sent: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 2:30 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D on Chasing Classic Cars
Chip is like BFF with Wayne.
Bob R
On Nov 7, 2012 11:53 AM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote:
Anybody else watch the show Chasing Classic Cars on Velocity Channel
That'll buff right out
--R
On 11/8/12 1:32 AM, Hendrik Fay wrote:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-C63-AMG-2009-WRECKING-CAR-FOR-PARTS-/140791687171?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessorieshash=item20c7d6a803
Makes that /8 look cheap, however the engine just needs a clean
up
On Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:47:51 -0500 MG trainpain2...@yahoo.com wrote:
I couldn't figure out how to pass the blinker signal through to
the trailer and at the same time send the brake signal through to
the other light without using a relay for each brake light signal
and one for each blinker
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