... gotta get that intercooler
installed, Casey-style...
:-)
Best regards,
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 259kmi (Sportline)
--
From: Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Auto tranny 240Ds are slow!
Reminds me of an article I
switch
with the new red style, and consider a new hi/lo pressure safety
switch as well (mine failed on the 300E).
:-)
Best regards,
Dave M.
Boise, ID
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Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 16:25:51 -0700 (PDT)
From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] got my 87
$225 for Zebrano or $300 for Walnut... dunno how much
refinishing would cost.
3) You can refinish it yourself if you have the time and patience.
There's a website that shows how to do it, but it's a lot of work, an
messy.
:-)
Best regards,
Dave M.
Boise, ID
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Date
,
Dave M.
Boise, ID
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Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 09:20:16 -0400
From: BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 4, Issue 207
At the risk of starting another issue discussion that will have strongly
held beliefs on each side [an religious issue
Chris,
I think Marshall's comments are long gone. Richard didn't read my
warning and replaced the old page with just my notes, not Marshalls.
And he had no backup to pull from. So unless they're saved on
someone's personal drive, or Marshall can add to it from memory,
they're gone. That was about
is high cold pressure - oil pressure?
coolant pressure? How do you know/test for?
Chris
--- Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My opinion is that the number is more like 20-40%.
And I firmly
believe there are a LOT of them running around with
the high cold
pressure symptom
://web.archive.org/web/20040414225233/http://buying.articles.mbz.org/checklists/124/
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
--
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline)
. By the time it's at Min, then you add a quart,
which will take it back to the middle.
:-)
--
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline)
=
On 9/27/05, dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Why wait to hit the Min mark before adding oil
The MPG vs. MPH curve varies a lot by model. The non-turbo cars with
low (high numerical) gears will probably get best MPG in the 50-65mph
range, I'd guess. Turbo cars will bump that up a tad, partially
because they usually have taller (lower numerical) gears. However all
the OM61x engines, of any
I don't have a problem with this unless you are poking along a freeway
onramp. The onramp near me feeds into an interstate with a 75mph speed
limit. If you're saving fuel with a light foot, and are only up to
45mph by the time you reach the freeway, and I'm stuck behind you
forced to merge into
I agree - the pressure symptom is NOT conclusive that the head is
cracked. But IMO it creates a strong possibility. Marshall's two
190D's are about the only ones I know of that had this with no
apparent ill effects, but remember neither of them were OM603's.
I know that my car would usually have
to replace my aging VW Dasher (which gets 40-45mpg
but is dangerously slow with only 48hp when new, and about 40hp
as-is...)
Good point about the torque converter factor, btw... I forgot about that.
:)
--
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline)
On 9/27/05, Marshall
/124.1x3_buying_tips.txt
:-)
Dave M
Boise, ID
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Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 11:35:46 -0700 (PDT)
From: David Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] Approx. 35mpg from an '87 Mercedes 300D TURBO Diesel
Hi, folks. This is in reference to a Seattle area
craiglist. The lister claims
range and should not go over 100C unless it's *hot* out,
or you're doing a top-speed run. Temps over 110C almost always
indicate a cooling system problem that needs attention (which could be
a simple as dirt bugs in the condenser fins.)
--
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship)
1987 300D
blade
has the connection point in a different spot than OE, causing a
similar problem to the front. If so, the solution is the same. If you
buy from Rusty, make sure you specify that you want OE parts, not
aftermarket.
:-)
-dave m.
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Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 13:15:23
Say what? I'm with Kleb, as they age, the IP's are almost always low
on fuel delivery, especially off idle - necessitating the ALDA
adjustment (richer). Almost all older, unmolested MB turbo diesels are
dogs (low fuel delivery) that wake up dramatically with a little
tweaking. I never hear of old
. (?) Not lkely that you suddenly have no pressure, but
it's not impossible either... (!)
:-)
--
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline)
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Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 07:56:29 -0400
From: Kevin J. Slater [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ
) is
amazing
:-)
Best regards,
--
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline)
-shifting 603's I've played with are set to about
80% of full firm, based on the slotted holes used for adjustment.
:-)
--
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline)
On 9/29/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Did you compare vacuum across the throttle range
Interesting, Jim... the new modulator (on the tranny) cured the
problem though? Any way to test this sucker other than just replacing
it?
--
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline)
On 9/29/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated
ROTFL! Ummm, I think I'd prefer another solution in this case.
:-)
--
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline)
--
On 9/29/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think there was some kind of table in my W116 FSM,
I
easily seen from below. Ain't these newfangled cars sumtin'?
:)
-Dave M.
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Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 08:45:47 -0400
From: Kevin J. Slater [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] zero oil pressure this am..
right, but this is a W124 and uses a signal wire from a pressure
I've got a mint, brand-new brochure specific to this model (the
190E-16, W201.034) for sale if anyone wants it. I've been meaning to
post it on eBay with a pile of other stuff but haven't gotten around
to it. Anyway, some comments on the post below:
1) They all had SLS. There were two additional
The 1987 190D-T has standard ABS brakes. Just pressure bleed as
normal. The only special procedures are for cars with ASR (electronic
traction control), which was only offered on gas engines from the
early 90's and up.
:)
-dm
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Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 10:29:02
Hi Chris,
1) I'd check it both ways - cold and hot. Either way, you don't need
to add oil until it reaches the MIN mark, or unless your level light
is coming on too early (pessimistic) and you want it to stay off. The
factory procedure is here - note the important part is to slowly
insert the
You might have a slightly different opinion if YOU were trapped in a
car that was on fire, slowly burning to death, while the fire truck
was stuck behind people blocking the shoulder and unable to move. But
hey, if that's your idea of fun, I don't think many people on this
list would try to talk
Only gas cars have ASR electronic traction control.
Only diesel cars have ASD mechanical traction control. This has a
limited-slip (20-40%) diff all the time, and when slip is detected,
the diff is hydraulically coupled to 100% locking.
I plan to install a limited-slip diff in my 1987 300D this
.
On 9/29/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You might have a slightly different opinion if YOU were trapped in a
car that was on fire, slowly burning to death, while the fire truck
was stuck behind people blocking the shoulder and unable to move. But
hey, if that's your idea of fun, I
I agree with Marshall. Anyone who thinks the fan is redundant at
freeway speeds, please remove your fan and go for a drive on the
freeway. Be prepared to either re-install the fan on the side of the
freeway (I can hear Gabe firing up the flame-o-gram already), or call
AAA to tow your car with the
Ken, I think he *likes* his head up there. Either that, or it's the
reason why he's always so snappish, lol... I wouldn't be in a very
good mood either if my head were in that environment 24x7...
:-)
-dm
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Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 19:04:37 EDT
From: [EMAIL
sitting in traffic. My 2 years of
college I went to Cal State Long Beach and lived in Riverside
California...that 45 min really drove me insane...
On 9/29/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ken, I think he *likes* his head up there. Either that, or it's the
reason why he's always so
of it, the locals
look at me funny and comment You're not from around here, are you.
That, my friend, is priceless.
-dm
==
On 9/29/05, Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
O...but if you want to make serious money this is the place bar none
On 9/29/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED
of that hamster wheel you're locked inside.
:p
On 9/29/05, Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Dave Dave Dave...thats what all people who didin't make it here say.
On 9/29/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Nope. Not after you factor in ALL the costs of living... real estate
or rent, car
) with used parts.
:)
-dm
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC
The FSM created the Diesel Benz
http://www.venganza.org/
--
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline)
Some of the time, using Mobil-1 can quiet a noisy lifter on an OM60x
engine. It can happen within a few hundred miles, or take thousands.
If it doesn't go away within say 10kmi and a couple of M-1 oil
changes, you have a bad lifter or two. They're a mild PITA to replace,
and cost roughly $30 each.
, but not superior.)
-Dave M.
==
On 9/30/05, Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
why the 15w 40? doesent everyone recomend the 15w 50?
On 9/29/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Some of the time, using Mobil-1 can quiet a noisy lifter on an OM60x
engine. It can happen
Ancient Chinese proverb... (?)
'When wrestling a pig in the mud, you both get filthy dirty... but the
pig is enjoying himself.'
=)
+dm
--
Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 07:49:42 -0700
From: Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] name calling...
Actually i've
Wow - there's a blast from the past. Talk about dragging up old
memories! I think I joined the Kathy list in 1999 or so? Back then
the 124 diesel was pretty new to me, and I was busy trying to figure
out if 115C on the temp gauge was OK or not (since the dealer told me
it was fine as long as it's
cheaper, if you do need one.
If you have the time, I would swap pumps between your 2 cars and see
if the problem follows the pump or not. It could be done in one
weekend as DIY.
:-)
-Dave M.
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Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 16:28:44 -0400
From: John Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED
$20-$21 for the 5-qt jug at
Wal-Mart. Confused yet?
:-)
-Dave M.
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Date: Sun, 2 Oct 2005 16:03:12 -0400
From: Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] Synthetic Mobil 1 Price
Went to change oil and noticed since last year a not on sale 5 quart jug
of 15W/50
at all. They can wreak havoc on the gasser engines however. After you
get the car, inspect the wiring - only replace the harness if
necessary. I wouldn't mind finding a nice 2.5T myself, with ASD of
course.
:-)
-Dave M.
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Date: Sun, 2 Oct 2005 21:18:43 -0500
From
engine should use a quart of oil (or less) in 4-6kmi. I
assume you already know about the rod issues in your 3.5L engine,
which can eventually lead to ovaled cylinders and - you guessed it -
extreme oil consumption (but not through the intake tract!)
:-)
Best regards,
Dave M.
Boise, ID
Exactly - thank you for the clarification, Marshall!
=)
-dm
On 10/6/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Dave M. wrote:
Lee,
Cold starting will be a non-issue in the 93 if you run Mobil-1, as it
has factory afterglow. Probably no worries to zero F, below that a
block heater
Brand new, only $999 EUR opening bid...
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=8005754530
=)
--
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline)
Apparently schools stopped teaching homophones about 10-15 years ago?
Another popular one is lose vs. loose...
*sigh*
-dm
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Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 16:27:24 EDT
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] Break
Why do some insist on spelling brake as break?
Just replace the head, unless the bottom end is somehow damaged. If
you get a used engine, it is almost guaranteed to have another #14
head on it, which could crack in the future. Get a used #17 head, or a
new one.
=)
+dm
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Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 15:43:23 -0400
! Also - it's not
related to fuel level in the tank (same thing with full tank or empty
tank). Power is normal, as is pretty much everything else...
:-)
Best regards,
--
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 259kmi (Sportline)
Thanks, Casey Marshall. I took a cursory look and the lever is
popping back up when I turn the key, but I haven't verified the range
of motion yet. I'll check that out and report back in a few days.
Awfully strange that it only happens when hot!
:-)
--
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q
Glow plugs are Bosch Duraterm Chromium, about 8 months and 8kmi old.
Fuel filters are recent as well. If plugs or filters were an issue,
I'd expect a lot more trouble with cold starts - but it's flawless on
cold starts. (The afterglow modification probably helps there, lol!)
:)
-dm
for a om603
On 13-Oct-05, at 7:57 PM, Dave M. wrote:
Glow plugs are Bosch Duraterm Chromium, about 8 months and 8kmi old.
Fuel filters are recent as well. If plugs or filters were an issue,
I'd expect a lot more trouble with cold starts - but it's flawless on
cold starts. (The afterglow
Sorry to hear that, Peter. I just had the same failure on my W124. I
haven't yet decided if I will attempt a DIY repair this winter while
the car is hibernating, or if I will pay the stealership the 4 hours
labor (*grumble*). I didn't realize how much I use the sunroof until I
no longer have it
Hi John,
That's correct, you need a different part number for your 23mm glow
plugs. You must have a 3.5L car then, since all the 90's 603's in the
USA were 603.97x's! ;)
About the 500E lights, I set mine up with relays so the inside pencil
beams come on with the high beams automatically. Using
John,
The car is right on spec - the high side, actually. Spec for your car
is, IIRC, 0.75-0.85 bar at full load in 3rd gear at 4000rpm. In
English, that's 10-12psi. The older (1987) models had a spec of up to
14psi. I'm more than a little concerned that your mechanic doesn't
appear to have
Warning: The pushbutton unit for the 1987 300D/TD is unique to the
1987 W124 diesels, IIRC, and none of the other years/models will work.
So make sure you get the correct part number. I believe you can get
rebuilt units for something like $200-250 from Rusty? I may have a
good used unit if Kaleb
is nearly 80k now.)
;-)
--
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 260kmi (Sportline)
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Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 13:29:13 -0700
From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Climate control (1987 300D)
...and as a corollary, are these different
!
;-)
-Dave M.
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Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 09:23:00 -0400
From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] S320 vs. S350D.. or would that be S300D?!
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I would not recommend the S350
/
:-)
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship)
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Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 18:41:29 -0700
From: redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] Ignore this List of Cars if you are so inclined
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/105573853.html ---seller on drugs
$23k w124
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Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 09:36:18 -0700
From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] PHX E55..
From Craigslist..
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/105413137.html
Dave M.. You ready for the next upgrade from your E500???
It's certainly not in my wallet
lucky with some full sets for certain years. Before anyone
gets excited and asks me to scan them to PDF, most are odd sizes
larger than letter/legal and wouldn't work well on my scanner (which
isn't hooked up anyway, lol!) The real thing is nicer to read anyway,
and they're not expensive.
=)
-Dave M
.
Anyone with a 602/603 engine might want to check this out... the
adjustment on two cars (plus Joe's) ended up being right in the middle
of the range (as seen by the slotted mounting holes). Thanks again for
the tip, Joe!
:-)
--
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 260kmi
, which works great and looks pretty
sharp too.
:-)
-Dave M.
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Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 00:11:48 -0700
From: John M McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] 500e lights
Spent a few hours over the weekend (well many hours) swapping out the
euro lights in the 90
Welcome back, Rich. To answer your question, synthetic, Mobil-1 5W-40,
because there's almost nothing better on the market. I wouldn't go
past 7,500 miles or so without oil analysis. Say, is that
International still available? Do you put synthetic in it? And does it
have a gun rack for the wife's
Sounds like a bad tumbler to me. Drilling is not a very good option. I
would buy the new VIN-coded lock from the dealership, which will come
with a new key. Try the NEW key in the old lock - this may work where
an old key does not. Once the trunk is open, replace the lock. Start
using the new key
Mounts should be about $50-60 each, usually replaced in pairs. They're
fairly easy to replace - one bolt on top, one on the bottom. Remove
bolts, jack up engine slightly, trade mounts, tighten bolts. Pretty
simple, really. The right side top bolt is the worst, since it's below
the turbo and
Why don't you tell us how you really feel, Gabe. (Or is it Gayb?)
O_o
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Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:45:20 -0700
From: Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1984 300D For Sale
Adultery is only immoral from a religious standpoint.
On 10/25/05, Richard
and not ment to
upset anyone to the point of calling me gay, which probally reflects your
own chimera.
On 10/25/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Why don't you tell us how you really feel, Gabe. (Or is it Gayb?)
O_o
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Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:45:20
was excellent for rust prevention. The W210 has an awful
reputation in the rust belt, both in USA and overseas. All my W124's
are from the west coast and are 100% rust-free, including the
underbody.
:-)
Dave M.
Bo
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Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:16:01 -0400
From: John Peterson
Fred,
This sounds like a classic case of a failed or failing cruise
amplifier. New ones are outrageously expensive ($600+ wholesale!). You
should be able to get a rebuilt unit for under $200 last time I
checked. Give Rusty a call. Another option is 'resoldering' the
circuit board, but this has
to 5W-40 or 15W-50.
YMMV, etc...
-Dave M.
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Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:17:41 -0400
From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] converting to synthetic oil?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
For an MB diesel use the 5w40.
Why not 10w30 for winter?
Mac
the emissions junk (oh, darn) but the only thing I'd want
working is the ELR anyway - same as on my '87.
=)
-dm
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Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 19:53:30 -0400
From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D
Dave M. wrote:
Casey is right. An intercooled 2.5T
brochures.
More performance specs are here (Excel spreadsheet):
http://www.w124performance.com/docs/mb/other/acceleration_specs.xls
:-)
-Dave M.
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Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 17:15:20 -0700
From: Chase Kaufman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices are making
and cheap. The stock 240D engine, without oil cooled
pistons etc, is just not worth messing with - IMO.
:-)
--
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 260kmi (Sportline)
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Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2005 18:49:53 -0500
From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED
and near 200kmi, this is cheap insurance against a
failed tumbler. I've replaced the tumblers on both of my pre-1990
124's, and changed my dad's out as well.
:-)
--
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 261kmi (Sportline)
1986 300E - 208kmi
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Date: Wed
That's insane. My local Mall-Wart has the 5qt jugs on the shelf for
$21 I belive, or approx $4.25/qt. The single bottles are $5.xx/qt (I
forget the exact price). You paid nearly double that for what's
theoretically the same product in a different package...!
=)
+dm
Alex,
Wow - that's one of the first, if not THE first, cracked #17 head that
I've heard of. Could you give us any more details? How it happened,
where the crack was (beteween valves or valve to prechamber), etc?
Thanks!
:-)
--
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 261kmi
tires excessively.
If the car is lowered AND has wide wheels (I've got 18x10.0 wheels
with 275/35/18 tires on the E500), the condition is even worse. If
your car is stock, you don't need this kit.
:-)
--
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 261kmi (Sportline)
He snuck it right out from under me too, lol. I probably would have
jumped on that one if it were closer... a 1400 mile jaunt was not in
my schedule anytime soon. Now, if it had ASD (a pretty rare option)...
hmmm... oh well. Congrats on the new ride, Don!
:-)
-Dave M
needing to change the filter more often.
This assumes it's getting diluted by a couple hundred gallons of #2.
But, you know what they say about opinions... ;-) Anyone have some
solid info on this? I'm curious myself...
=)
-Dave M.
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Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2005 23:58:35
Hi Alex,
Hey, I had forgotten about that car. That is just bizarre about the
head. Too bad you didn't get to see the failure, or take a picture.
Glad to hear it's running well with the #22!
:-)
-Dave M.
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Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2005 23:02:19 -0800
From: Alex
issues, I'd suspect
the turbo for the oil consumption. I'd sure want to rule out
everything before yanking the head again... ugh...
:(
-Dave M.
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Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2005 14:14:07 -0800
From: Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cracked #17 head!? (was: Portland
Yep - works fine on my box (XP SP2). What's the error, or where does
it not work...?
+dm
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Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2005 18:48:01 -0600
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?
I do, and cant get the darn
If it's the same version I'm running (April 2005), no loopback adapter
is needed - ditto for the WIS. Some folks claim it's required but I've
installed on several systems with zero problems. You may need to
format C to start with a clean OS, but it will work. Requires W2K or
XP, though - not sure
Don,
Short answer: No.
Long answer: Only if you need access to European part numbers or
datacards, or other markets (Japan, South Africa, etc). Or info on
Mogs, trucks, busses, etc. There are a handful of updates
corrections even on some of the older cars but not enough to really
justify the
I've never understood the fascination with the loopback adapter. I
have never needed one (don't even know what one would look like,
lol!). I've also not had any problems with it 'phoning home'. I'm
running XP SP2 with the firewall turned on, but it's never asked me
about allowing any EPC net
Russ,
That's bizarre. I suspect the 'pirated' copies are ones that are
'cracked' and don't use a keygen. The keygen creates a real license
key, same as you would get from MB. I have my EPC and WIS installed at
home, on a PC connected to the internet via broadband. I have no 3rd
party firewall (no
Lee,
The photos here should give you some ideas on how to run the wires:
http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_stereo/blue_87/
http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_stereo/white_87/
http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_stereo/
:-)
+dm
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Date:
Sorry Don... I only own W124's and haven't worked on any W126's. Those
pics are from my cars where I am still in the process of doing the
stereo install. Maybe this winter I'll get to complete the blue car!
Last winter my plans were derailed by the timing cover fiasco (for
those of you who
cars
and really help with the wallowy sidewalls (195/65 tires are a joke,
IMO - note that MB has nothing remotely close to those specs on
current vehicles!)
:-)
Best regards,
Dave M.
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Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2005 16:47:59 -0500
From: Lee Levitt [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject
Those paper manuals are awfully hard to come by these days. The price
is not unreasonable... hope somebody jumps on it. (I've already got a
set, so I'm out of the running, lol.)
Side note - if there was ever an M119 manual printed, I need one! I've
never seen one and don't know if they exist
like about 14.0-14.25 inches front rear (with a full tank
of fuel). Stock is usually 15.0, give or take a bit.
The Sportline steering box steering wheel are also nice - faster
ratio and smaller diameter, respectively.
:-)
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Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 260kmi
Just a sec... anything xW-30 is really too thin, and not approved for
summer use at least in any MB owner's manual I've seen. In order, the
preferred M-1 weights would be 5W-40, 15W-50, and (least preferred)
0W-40. All the other stuff (xW-30 or xW-20) is for little high-revving
ricer motors, not
.
Some pictuers of the failed camber plates would be nice, though!
For reference, photos of the K-Mac eccentric camber bushings are here:
http://www.buymbparts.com/forum/showthread.php?t=584
:-)
-Dave M.
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Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2005 02:18:31 -0600
From: Russ Maki [EMAIL
There's always the fold-up kind that bolt to the door panel. They work
great, look decent, but I still don't like drilling holes to mount
them. I've also seen them mounted in the center console under the arm
rest, which is nice for some chassis (works on W123, early W124,
probably some others
Chris,
Forget that site if it doesn't work... try this one instead:
http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/Service/Library.html
The Braingears site tries to use the silly Macromedia fluff. All you
need is the PDF files. Or, just download the CD images from one of the
FTP sites that are run by list
Marshall,
Are you running the Sylvania SilverStars that are commonly available
in the USA, or the good Osram SilverStars ones that you have to buy
from Dan Stern or PowerBulbs.com? The Osrams are +50%, the Sylvania
are +30%, and are NOT the same bulb despite the same name (terrible
marketing,
Richard,
From what I understand, you may be able to resurrect yours by spraying
some electrical contact cleaner into it, and operating the switch
dozens of times. They're usually just dirty, not physically defective.
A new switch from Rusty would solve the problem more permanently.
:)
+dm
The letters differ depending on if you are referring to them as a
model number suffix (300TE is a gasser wagon), or as a chassis prefix
(S124 is a wagon). Here's the list of chassis prefixes that I know of:
W = sedan (W124, 300E)
S = wagon (S124, 300TE)
C = coupe (C124, 300CE)
A = cabriolet
or
www.danielsternlighting.com.
:-)
-Dave M.
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Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 06:45:57 -0800 (PST)
From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs
what do the Euro upgrade kits normally cost for 123's?
Yeah, the same can be said for your dogs. Kill them too. Hell, why not
feed all pets poison if they annoy you. Antifireeze doesn't just kill
small animals, it tortures them to death slowly over several days, as
they die of blood poisoning due to failed kidneys. Been there, done
that, had to watch
I'm all for jokes, but there are a lot of people who actually DO
demented stuff like this, not just joke about it - which is why I
don't find it humorous. I also thing a lot of people don't realize
what a slow, excruciatlingly painful death it causes (takes several
days). It's not like it makes
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