I recently added an '86 190D 5 speed to my fleet and while it looks and runs good, it has some climate control issues apparently due to a locked up heater box. The price for a new one is obscenely high and getting one from a PAP seems unlikely in terms of finding one locally or getting one removed and shipped. Any insights?
Yes but, have you told HER that lately?????? Max
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
>
>
> Yes ;
>
> Most Women are like that IMO.....
>
> Oops =8-) .
>
> The neat thing about older German things is : you can always take them much further apart than parts are available , this means if you're patient , you can often coax them back to life , even when very old and/or badly worn .
>
> -Nate
> Chip wrote:
> >
> > Nate,
> >
> > It's comforting to know that after all of these years; given proper service, things will continue to go up and down as they should.
> >
> > Chip
> >
> > Houston
> >
>
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Carmine" <drnickv@...> wrote:
>
> I am a T-1 certified Amsoil dealer. Amsoil recommends running their ATF for 100K under normal conditions, 50K with severe (towing ect.) Their 15-40 diesel oil is good for 3x OE recommendation or longer as determined by oil analysis. I have been running Amsoil in my duramax GMC since it was new doing an analysis once per year. I got 100K miles out of the first oil batch before the analysis recommended changing the oil. Pretty impressive.
>
> My suggestion, always use the recommendations of the oil company. The should have tested it and going longer could be trouble.
>
> If anyone wants to purchase amsoil, I can set you up as a prefered account and you get 20% off of retail.
>
> Nick
>
>Did you say you get 100K on motor oil in a diesel? I would like to hear more about Amsoil. You can ping me off group of you want. Max
Agreed with the one important caveat : you must do the periodic analysis or you're just flubbing your dub .
FWIW , 99 % of all privately owned vehicles , are run in _extremely_ severe service , , commuting & stop and go traffic , mixed in with the average short hop drive (under 20 minutes) is the very worst service there is .
Few seem to understand that simple concept , this is why OTR rigs get 500,000 miles out of the same auto tranny your wife fried @ 97,000 .
Synthetics are *very* good dollar value .
-Nate
Nick Wrote:
>
> I am a T-1 certified Amsoil dealer. Amsoil recommends running their ATF for 100K under normal conditions, 50K with severe (towing ect.) Their 15-40 diesel oil is good for 3x OE recommendation or longer as determined by oil analysis. I have been running Amsoil in my duramax GMC since it was new doing an analysis once per year. I got 100K miles out of the first oil batch before the analysis recommended changing the oil. Pretty impressive.
>
> My suggestion, always use the recommendations of the oil company. The should have tested it and going longer could be trouble.
>
> If anyone wants to purchase amsoil, I can set you up as a prefered account and you get 20% off of retail.
>
> Nick
>
>
Yes ;
Most Women are like that IMO.....
Oops =8-) .
The neat thing about older German things is : you can always take them much further apart than parts are available , this means if you're patient , you can often coax them back to life , even when very old and/or badly worn .
-Nate
Chip wrote:
>
> Nate,
>
> It's comforting to know that after all of these years; given proper service, things will continue to go up and down as they should.
>
> Chip
>
> Houston
>
it is in STURGEON BAY WI.
On 6/29/11, max_stemple <max_stemple@yahoo.com> wrote:
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>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, briankk <briankk@...> wrote:
>>
>> Ah, someone else reads eham net... That thing is likely too big for a
>> single family residence, unless you're Algore. Something in the 2-5 KW
>> range is what you need, and will use a lot less expensive fuel. Also,
>> diesels are unhappy running at less than, say, 85% of full throttle, which
>> this unit would likely never have to..
>>
>> bk
>> KI6UZD
>>
>> You are right, diesel generators are most happy when running near full
>> load, which is very hard when you use one for "off-grid" living. So every
>> once in a while it's a good idea to plug everything in and put the pedal
>> to the medal. Where is this thing? It's most likely a 180D push rod
>> engine. I use a 6KW and most of the time you end up just charging
>> batteries. Max
>
>
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, briankk <briankk@...> wrote:
>
> Ah, someone else reads eham net... That thing is likely too big for a single family residence, unless you're Algore. Something in the 2-5 KW range is what you need, and will use a lot less expensive fuel. Also, diesels are unhappy running at less than, say, 85% of full throttle, which this unit would likely never have to..
>
> bk
> KI6UZD
>
> You are right, diesel generators are most happy when running near full load, which is very hard when you use one for "off-grid" living. So every once in a while it's a good idea to plug everything in and put the pedal to the medal. Where is this thing? It's most likely a 180D push rod engine. I use a 6KW and most of the time you end up just charging batteries. Max
Nate,
It's comforting to know that after all of these years; given proper service, things will continue to go up and down as they should.
Chip
Houston
I've been driving my old 1976 GMC truck of late , it's (of course) an InLine i6 engine , 4 speed granny gear heavy duty base model old tech lump that's nice if you like Work/Ranch/Farm Trucks (I do) but to - day I hopped into my trusty 1984 Diesel Sports Coupe & headed off to work @ 0-Dark:30 feeling very tired after my late night , it is nice to have the power & comfort of the Mercedes under my butt again and the Becker Electronic softly playing as I glide along the Freeway is nice too .
I've been diligently working on readying my old '78 300CD for sale , I'll miss it once it's gone but for now I need to reduce my fleet of vehicles .
We're supposed to have cooler weather the rest of the week then get to over 100° F by the Holiday .
Anyone who likes LBC's , there's going to be a day meet of them in Golden Cove Ca. , 10:00 ~ 15:00 , I'll have mine there .
-Nate
It's _PIMPIN'_ ! .
How embarrassing a pile of crap that is ~ no so bad outside but I'd rather walk than be seen getting out of that abortion and I live in The Ghetto .
-Nate
(offend away ! I can take it, it's kinda interesting to see what too much $ and not enough education brings)
Brad wrote:
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> how about this conversion:
> http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/2460711711.html
>
> sorry, to offend your sensibilities but I had to share.
>
>
NO ! you cannot because the engine is different internally .
FWIW , once you learn to properly tune it up and do a valve adjustment & Diesel Purge , new fuel filters & maybe a set of Monark fuel injectors , you'll find that although it's no fireball off the line , hills won't slow it down much , I used to rally my NA Mercedes Diesel and it outran lots of " Sports Cars " .
Expect to spend some time and effort & $ too , getting it properly sorted out , these are REALLY good drivers , economical and safe too .
-Nate
Rodger wrote:
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> Hello All
>
> I just bought a 1978 300D. It is in very good shape for a car that old.
> I am planning on it being my daily driver.
>
> Can I add a turbo from a later diesel? The lack of speed on hills in my biggest problem with the car.
>
> thank you
> Rodger
>
Well said Nate.
I put Amsoil ATF in my replacement tranny, after first running the
regular stuff for 1K. I don't want to leave the ATF in any longer; I'm
just hoping for a longer lasting tranny. It seems to shift better with
Amsoil ATF also. For the MB 300D (240D) it says 30K to change ATF,
whereas my wife's 240 Volvo says 20K, and needs it by then.
Rob
'85 300D
Garden Grove, CA
==
On 6/29/11 1:08 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> Re: Dextron VI Valvoline. How long. in a 240D?
> Posted by: "Nate"vwnate1@yahoo.com vwnate1
> Date: Tue Jun 28, 2011 6:30 am ((PDT))
>
>
> Slushboxes can typically be ignored for 200,000 miles as long as you keep them topped up .
>
> Of course , when it finally slips into neutral when you're taking SWMBO or that new hot SO out for dinner or 1,000 miles from home in the rain , it's_not_ going to be a simple $200 B1 valve fix........
>
> Any time I smell burned ATF , I change it .
>
> This means about 1/2 the time when I buy a used car , I have to change the ATF every two or three months for a while before it stays sweet smelling .
>
> For me , oil or ATF is always cheaper& easier than paying a Mechanic
>
> -Nate
> Lawrence wrote:
>> >
>> > I heard from a mechanic in San Diego that he let a tranny with Ames Oil fluid go
>> > 100k. I'm using Valvoline Dextron VI full synthetic. Has anyone gone the extra
>> > mile with this fluid. How far could I go safely? Normal fluid is 30 to 35k I
>> > think. Lawrence Rhodes.....
>> >
>
>
>
>
Hello All
I just bought a 1978 300D. It is in very good shape for a car that old.
I am planning on it being my daily driver.
Can I add a turbo from a later diesel? The lack of speed on hills in my biggest problem with the car.
thank you
Rodger
| I'd expect that from Government Motors, or Ford, but not from Mercedes There is reason to go to a crossflow head, but the OHC just adds complication, expense and weight for no obvious gain. Always wondered about that... bk --- On Wed, 6/29/11, Bobby Yates Emory <liberty1@gmail.com> wrote:
|
I am a T-1 certified Amsoil dealer. Amsoil recommends running their ATF for 100K under normal conditions, 50K with severe (towing ect.) Their 15-40 diesel oil is good for 3x OE recommendation or longer as determined by oil analysis. I have been running Amsoil in my duramax GMC since it was new doing an analysis once per year. I got 100K miles out of the first oil batch before the analysis recommended changing the oil. Pretty impressive.
My suggestion, always use the recommendations of the oil company. The should have tested it and going longer could be trouble.
If anyone wants to purchase amsoil, I can set you up as a prefered account and you get 20% off of retail.
Nick
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Lawrence Rhodes <primobassoon@...> wrote:
>
> I heard from a mechanic in San Diego that he let a tranny with Ames Oil fluid go
> 100k. I'm using Valvoline Dextron VI full synthetic. Has anyone gone the extra
> mile with this fluid. How far could I go safely? Normal fluid is 30 to 35k I
> think. Lawrence Rhodes.....
>
