[diesel_mercedes] road trip

HI Gang!!!
I'll be heading from Grass Valley, to Durango, Co, in the next week or so,
probably via rte. 50/70/191 on the way out, 191/15/80 on the way
back....but, that may be changeable......
if anyone needs something delivered, or a ride, I'm empty from GV to
Durango, and points in between.
I'll be taking my SDL, and trying the new additive "PRI-D".

Wish me luck.


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Re: [diesel_mercedes] A/C expansion valves - are there differences in brands?

 

On 7/14/2011 2:26 PM, n61cm wrote:
> Are there differences in brands of a/c expansion valves or are they
> all about the same?

At least a couple. I bought my at Auto Hauz because it was less
expensive. Check Diesel Giant and some of the other suppliers also.

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: 86 300SDL poor initial acceleration

 

Yes, can use bio or petro diesel interchangeably or in combination.

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, tom hanson <halfviking@...> wrote:
>
> A few things to look for that may or may not be the cause, but can cause similar
> issues are all the vacuum rubber connectors, plastic vacuum tubing, and
> the changeover valve. Also look at the charge lines. A question from me now,
> can you switch back to pump diesel while using bio diesel?
>  Tom Hanson
> Mercedes Benz Classic Center USA
> MBUSA, LLC
> thomas.hanson@...
> 949 598-4842 direct
> 949 598-4870 fax
>
>
>
>
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> From: professormobesser <professormobesser@...>
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tue, July 12, 2011 5:34:06 PM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] 86 300SDL poor initial acceleration
>
>  
> I've had a recurrent problem with my 86 300SDL. It has about 310K on the engine.
> The initial acceleration can be very sluggish; rpm won't go above about 1500,
> even when I floor the accelerator, and the car just crawls until it starts to
> get above 10 or 15mph. Once I get above 15 or 20 mph, rpm will ramp up normally,
> kicking up above 3000 rpm or more before shifting to the next gear, and
> acceleration is fine. But initial acceleration, especially when starting up a
> hill from a stop, can be almost nil. My mechanic had the fuel injector pump
> rebuilt; that cured the problem for a while. Now the problem has returned. It
> seems worse when the engine is cold or when operating at higher altitudes; at
> 6000 feet above sea level, even after a long drive and a fully warmed-up engine,
> the car just wouldn't start up a steep hill from a stop. The engine ran; just no
> acceleration. I run my 300SDL on B99 biodiesel in summer and B50 in winter. Any
> ideas?
>

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[diesel_mercedes] A/C expansion valves - are there differences in brands?

 

Are there differences in brands of a/c expansion valves or are they all about the same?

Jim

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[diesel_mercedes] Parallel Condenser - WAS Re: AC Compressor Failure

 

I'm planning to get a parallel condenser when I re-do my a/c next time. I don't know if this is the correct size or not but I had bookmarked it in the past. Anyone had any experience with these? They are supposed to be more efficient than original.

Jim

https://www.ackits.com/pc/12-0437C/Parallel/12-0437C+-+PF+Condenser+%2814+X+22.5%29

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[diesel_mercedes] Fuel mpg 77 240D

 

25mpg w/6 miles city driving. LR

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On Jul 14, 2011, at 1:16 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:

There are 15 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1a. Re: diagnostic help
From: Steve Schaefer
1b. Re: diagnostic help
From: max_stemple

2a. Re: Newbie vacuum question # 1
From: Aleph93
2b. Re: freeway in LA
From: max_stemple
2c. Re: Newbie vacuum question # 1
From: Nate

3a. Re: AC Compressor Failure
From: Nate

4a. Re: 86 300SDL poor initial acceleration
From: tom hanson
4b. Re: 86 300SDL poor initial acceleration
From: Nate

5a. Re: Shortbed Pickup Wanted
From: Nate
5b. Re: Shortbed Pickup Wanted
From: Nate

6a. Freeway Repairs
From: Nate
6b. Re: Freeway Repairs
From: Ben Pender

7.1. Fuel Milage Check 1984 300CD Auto W/ AC
From: Nate

8a. Fwd: A Russian Highway
From: Barry Edwards
8b. Re: Fwd: A Russian Highway [1 Attachment]
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1a. Re: diagnostic help
Posted by: "Steve Schaefer" sschaefer50@gmail.com steven0356
Date: Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:32 am ((PDT))

OK

I took off the rear tire today and took a close look at it. Besides the
tread being low it looked fine. The tires do have some miles on them and
probably need replacing.

Before i took the tire off i rotated it several times, there was no unusual
noises. No clicking or clunking it turned smooth and easily.

I switch the front and back tires and went for a drive. I was on the freeway
for about 2 miles, nothing.

Could a tire that looks fine make that thumping noise when it gets hot? I
think the noise did not start before until i was at freeway speeds for a
half an hour.

Could it be something other then a tire if it only happens when it's been
driven fast for awhile.

Should i just go get new tires?

My 300D is making a loud thumping noise from the right rear of the car. It
first started on the free way. When i pulled off the road to look under the
car there was nothing amiss. When i got back on the road the noise took
awhile to start back up again. The back right CV boot does have some grease
on it but the boot it self is in good shape. Also it's not a clicking sound
like you hear from the front CV joint it's more of a thumping sound.

any ideas

Thanks

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1b. Re: diagnostic help
Posted by: "max_stemple" max_stemple@yahoo.com max_stemple
Date: Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:58 am ((PDT))

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Aleph93 <aleph93@...> wrote:

Check the tires.
I had a tire with a bulge and it only appeared as a noise at speed (65+).
When I got home after a trip and saw the tire bulge, I was
shocked...lucky it didn't blow out on the road.
Good idea to check the Flex disks too.

Rob
'85 300D
Garden Grove, CA
==

Ditto, check the tires. Same thing happened to me.
Hey rob, I just read a story about a woman in GG(maybe one of your neighbors), she drugged her husband and cut off his thingy and tossed it in the garbage disposal. OOOOOOO, hope it's not friends of yours. max

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2a. Re: Newbie vacuum question # 1
Posted by: "Aleph93" aleph93@ca.rr.com aleph93
Date: Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:09 am ((PDT))

Yes, big leak, small leak, as you mentioned.

Once you know which vacuum line is bad, it shouldn't too hard to find
the leak. especially with the vacuum tools people have mentioned. Notice
the color of the tube and follow it back. The door lock vacuum tubes are
all accessible from under the driver's carpet (maybe the trunk and fuel
door too). Also, when the car is running, what vacuum system is working
or not? (locks, a/c, brakes, engine shut off) What I've noticed, is that
the door locks seem to leak more often in the unlocked position. Is
there one that acts differently then the others? Does the engine shutoff
work only when the locks are down (or up)? There's a vacuum diaphragms
at the fuel door, as well as the trunk. The A/C should be easy to test
too, as the vents either open or close, when vacuum is applied by the
A/C controls, which you can tell when the car is running, and the fan is
on. The most common leaks seem to be the A/C pods, door locks
diaphragms, the fuel door diaphragm, and for some, the vacuum tube
connectors. If you need to replace a diaphragm, replace all in that
system, as the other one's are just waiting to go also, or with the door
locks, just have them (3 total) handy to replace as needed. My A/C
vacuum system is leaking vacuum, though it's such a PITA to get in
there, that my system has been isolated by a 1 way valve, so it won't
affect the other systems. Check the easy things first...

LA Nate should have more info on that year's A/C, as he fought with his
for awhile.

Rob
'85 300D
Garden Grove, CA

On 7/13/11 1:06 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
Newbie vacuum question # 1
Posted by: "rkitt2002"rkitt@netscape.com rkitt2002
Date: Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:29 am ((PDT))

Hello All

I am trying to track down the vacuum leaks in my new 1978 300D.

I am assuming that if I pump vacuum into a line and it immediately looses the vacuum it is not supposed to work that way, there is a big leak.

I am also assuming that if it slowly looses the vacuum there is a smaller leak.

Please let me know if I am right.

thank you
Rodger
Placitas, New Mexico

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2b. Re: freeway in LA
Posted by: "max_stemple" max_stemple@yahoo.com max_stemple
Date: Wed Jul 13, 2011 2:07 pm ((PDT))

-Hey, hows that freeway work coming along down there? Made the news way up here. Max

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2c. Re: Newbie vacuum question # 1
Posted by: "Nate" vwnate1@yahoo.com vwnate1
Date: Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:20 pm ((PDT))

Well it depends ;

What color plastic line are you pumping vacuum from & where .

In general no but , there's some wiggle room in there .

Yellow : door , truck & gas flap central locking

Green : HVAC

Brown : engine kill

-Nate
Rodger wrote:

Hello All

I am trying to track down the vacuum leaks in my new 1978 300D.

I am assuming that if I pump vacuum into a line and it immediately looses the vacuum it is not supposed to work that way, there is a big leak.

I am also assuming that if it slowly looses the vacuum there is a smaller leak.

Please let me know if I am right.

thank you
Rodger
Placitas, New Mexico

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3a. Re: AC Compressor Failure
Posted by: "Nate" vwnate1@yahoo.com vwnate1
Date: Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:09 pm ((PDT))

That's totally different from the compressor grenading .

-Nate
Mark wrote:

Unless the bearing in the pulley is going out....

Mark in Lakewood, CO

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To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2011 3:49:06 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: AC Compressor Failure

There is never any need to cut the belt ~ just switch it off and the pulley will spin freely , this is how an AC system works .

-Nate
Rob wrote:

I guess we're out busy with our MBs, so not posting.

I was trying to coax my AC to work one more summer with a couple r134/sealer cans, yet the compressor seems to have exploded, after a month of being fine. The AC stopped being cold suddenly, and the compressor was making an awful noise. I just cut the belt, and will worry about later.

Rob
'85 300D
Garden Grove, CA

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4a. Re: 86 300SDL poor initial acceleration
Posted by: "tom hanson" halfviking@yahoo.com halfviking
Date: Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:09 pm ((PDT))

A few things to look for that may or may not be the cause, but can cause similar
issues are all the vacuum rubber connectors, plastic vacuum tubing, and
the changeover valve. Also look at the charge lines. A question from me now,
can you switch back to pump diesel while using bio diesel?
Tom Hanson
Mercedes Benz Classic Center USA
MBUSA, LLC
thomas.hanson@mbusa.com
949 598-4842 direct
949 598-4870 fax

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From: professormobesser <professormobesser@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, July 12, 2011 5:34:06 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] 86 300SDL poor initial acceleration

I've had a recurrent problem with my 86 300SDL. It has about 310K on the engine.
The initial acceleration can be very sluggish; rpm won't go above about 1500,
even when I floor the accelerator, and the car just crawls until it starts to
get above 10 or 15mph. Once I get above 15 or 20 mph, rpm will ramp up normally,
kicking up above 3000 rpm or more before shifting to the next gear, and
acceleration is fine. But initial acceleration, especially when starting up a
hill from a stop, can be almost nil. My mechanic had the fuel injector pump
rebuilt; that cured the problem for a while. Now the problem has returned. It
seems worse when the engine is cold or when operating at higher altitudes; at
6000 feet above sea level, even after a long drive and a fully warmed-up engine,
the car just wouldn't start up a steep hill from a stop. The engine ran; just no
acceleration. I run my 300SDL on B99 biodiesel in summer and B50 in winter. Any
ideas?

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4b. Re: 86 300SDL poor initial acceleration
Posted by: "Nate" vwnate1@yahoo.com vwnate1
Date: Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:23 pm ((PDT))

Sounds like the torque converter in the tranny is going bad .

-Nate
professormobesser wrote:

I've had a recurrent problem with my 86 300SDL. It has about 310K on the engine. The initial acceleration can be very sluggish; rpm won't go above about 1500, even when I floor the accelerator, and the car just crawls until it starts to get above 10 or 15mph. Once I get above 15 or 20 mph, rpm will ramp up normally, kicking up above 3000 rpm or more before shifting to the next gear, and acceleration is fine. But initial acceleration, especially when starting up a hill from a stop, can be almost nil. My mechanic had the fuel injector pump rebuilt; that cured the problem for a while. Now the problem has returned. It seems worse when the engine is cold or when operating at higher altitudes; at 6000 feet above sea level, even after a long drive and a fully warmed-up engine, the car just wouldn't start up a steep hill from a stop. The engine ran; just no acceleration. I run my 300SDL on B99 biodiesel in summer and B50 in winter. Any ideas?

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5a. Re: Shortbed Pickup Wanted
Posted by: "Nate" vwnate1@yahoo.com vwnate1
Date: Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:12 pm ((PDT))

Thanx ! the first one has no pix , # 2 looks good but $12,500.00 ?! .

Third one is sold already .

I've found an 88 with the L6 but the seller is a flake who won't answer her 'phone....

I'm still looking .

-Nate
Mark wrote:

Close...:

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2459261734.html

Another near-miss. This one you'll have to pay for, but you can likely drive it home:

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2446299117.html

Maybe:

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2472536187.html

(The '48-ish Chrysler behind it looks pretty straight and complete....)

For what it's worth; it seems the '86's around here with 6-cylinders have the 4.3 V6, so, you're looking for something earlier than that....

Mark in Lakewood, CO

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5b. Re: Shortbed Pickup Wanted
Posted by: "Nate" vwnate1@yahoo.com vwnate1
Date: Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:15 pm ((PDT))

Thanx but ;

That's a _longbed_ V-8......

Worthless to me .

-Nate
Brian wrote:

Here's something a lot closer than Colorado..

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2451691340.html

--- On Sun, 7/10/11, beeser750@... <beeser750@...> wrote:

From: beeser750@... <beeser750@...>
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Shortbed Pickup Wanted
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Sunday, July 10, 2011, 11:24 PM

Â

Close...:

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2459261734.html

Another near-miss. This one you'll have to pay for, but you can likely drive it home:

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2446299117.html

Maybe:

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2472536187.html

(The '48-ish Chrysler behind it looks pretty straight and complete....)

For what it's worth; it seems the '86's around here with 6-cylinders have the 4.3 V6, so, you're looking for something earlier than that....

Mark in Lakewood, CO

From: "Nate" <vwnate1@...>
To: "Replies 126DieselList" <126diesel@yahoogroups.com>, "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>, "RepliesSoCalTT" <socaltt@yahoogroups.com>, "REPLIES CRETINSyahoolist" <2WheelSocialClub@yahoogroups.com>, "Vintage Ralley CartelReplies" <vintagerallyecartel@yahoogroups.com>, "CT90/110 Groupyahoo CT90yahooReplies" <CT90@yahoogroups.com>, "Replies PoliceEq.InstallerGroup" <PoliceEquipmentInstallers@yahoogroups.com>, "Replies WagnerCycleForum" <wagnerscycle@yahoogroups.com>, "RepliesRoberts Trucklist" <Old_ChevroletGMCTrucks@yahoogroups.com>, "VJLA YahooGroup REPLIES" <vjlamc@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2011 5:23:30 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Shortbed Pickup Wanted

Â

O.K. folks ;

I'd like to purchase a 1967 ~ 198? 1/2 ton L6 / automatic powered shortbed GM pickup truck , I'll up fix it , no trailer queens please unless you're desperate for $ .

Will travel to look at anything Chevy or GMC .

I have $ plus my nice old 1976 GMC C2500 longbed .

Stepside is a plus but I'm *very* flexible here .

I know these old rigs litter the landscape so if you know of one just sitting , or on a used car lot , or still working but for sale , flea-bay links , whatever .

I'm in So. Cal. .

Beaters/junkers O.K. , it'd be nice to be able to drive it on the trailer .

TIA , lets get cracking & find Nate a truck before I get too old to fix & enjoy it .

-Nate

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6a. Freeway Repairs
Posted by: "Nate" vwnate1@yahoo.com vwnate1
Date: Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:27 pm ((PDT))

They're rebuilding the L.A. area freeways gangbusters ~ that stimulus money is really working out well , I can't believe how much road repair is going on right now , they'd pretty much ignored crack repairs for years & years so our freeways are badly beat up now .

Most nights they close 1/2 the lanes and get right to it so rapid progress is being made .

-Nate
Max Asked :

Re: freeway in LA

-Hey, hows that freeway work coming along down there? Made the news way up here.
Max

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6b. Re: Freeway Repairs
Posted by: "Ben Pender" ben_pender@yahoo.com ben_pender
Date: Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:57 pm ((PDT))

Max,

It even made the news here in northern Alabama! Hope you enjoy those roads when they're done!

Regards,
Ben Pender
Klassic Autos
Vintage European Auto service, repair, and parts
Madison, AL
256-489-9560

--- On Wed, 7/13/11, Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com>
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Freeway Repairs
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 8:27 PM

They're rebuilding the L.A. area freeways gangbusters ~ that stimulus money is really working out well , I can't believe how much road repair is going on right now , they'd pretty much ignored crack repairs for years & years so our freeways are badly beat up now .

Most nights they close 1/2 the lanes and get right to it so rapid progress is being made .

-Nate

Max Asked :

Re: freeway in LA

-Hey, hows that freeway work coming along down there? Made the news way up here.

Max

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7.1. Fuel Milage Check 1984 300CD Auto W/ AC
Posted by: "Nate" vwnate1@yahoo.com vwnate1
Date: Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:44 pm ((PDT))

345 miles , mucho AC usage .

24.7 MPG

Branded fuel @ $4.059 /Gal .

It used to be a Mobil station , I was stupidly inserting my card a few times before I realized it's now a Union 76 Station .

-Nate

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8a. Fwd: A Russian Highway
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Posted by: "beeser750@q.com" beeser750@q.com beeser750
Date: Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:02 pm ((PDT))

LOL!!

Three thoughts:

The Russian mud is UNBELIEVABLE and ever-present (even today on paved, city roads), and the primary reason Hitler's Operation Barbarossa was stopped dead in it's tracks, within 10-miles of Moscow. I've never seen such a thick, sticky goo.

Now you know why Russian motorcycles are rarely sold without a sidecar. And, are more often run in the Winter, when the mud has frozen over than in Spring or Fall.

Notice the Toyota in the second to the last photo? Right hand drive, direct from the homeland, and very common the further east one goes in Siberia.

Mark in Lakewood, CO

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Newbie vacuum question # 1

 

If it's like my W123, the big black line carries the vac to the power brake assist, and the rest of the vac splits off of that. When I have power brakes, then I can start from there and test backward to find the leaks. If you don't have power brakes, it's something more fundamental you need to address, like a new main line or more likely, new vac pump. Some have used rebuild kits and reported good results but I don't have the patience for that.

From my experience, major leaks are likely to be something simple like line(s) that have come come loose. If door locks don't work correctly, the most sluggish one is probably going to be the culprit...swap out the actuator for that one. If all don't work, it's probably the master valve in the drivers door. When you swap that out, I'd recommend fashioning a piece of coat hanger for the little armature on that one instead of using the new replacements that are commonly sold...or just use your original part if it isn't worn out. I used a new one when I replaced my master valve and that part broke in a year. The coat hanger part is working fine. Pix here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diesel_mercedes/photos/album/948035862/pic/list

HVAC vac problems include the notorious center vent flap actuator, of which many stories have been written regarding repair. If that one were kaput I think I'd probably cap the line off and then run a screw through the flapper to hold it open, or install a mechanical choke cable to it. Who knows, I might even try to repair it the right way, though I think I'd use the method of partial part replacement (take the new part apart, get the rubber diaphragm out and swap that into the old part without removing the entire old part)...you can search peachparts forum for that one.

There is some stuff under the hood that can be leaking, probably an easy find there by using the hand vac pump. There is also the vac reservoir, the thing that holds nothing, looks like an egg crate under the back panel, can find it by looking under the back panel from the trunk side. And there are actuators for the trunk lock and the fuel door lock. I think my car is different from yours but maybe there are some similarities.

Jim

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
>
>
> Well it depends ;
>
> What color plastic line are you pumping vacuum from & where .
>
> In general no but , there's some wiggle room in there .
>
> Yellow : door , truck & gas flap central locking
>
> Green : HVAC
>
> Brown : engine kill
>
> -Nate
> Rodger wrote:
> >
> > Hello All
> >
> > I am trying to track down the vacuum leaks in my new 1978 300D.
> >
> > I am assuming that if I pump vacuum into a line and it immediately looses the vacuum it is not supposed to work that way, there is a big leak.
> >
> > I am also assuming that if it slowly looses the vacuum there is a smaller leak.
> >
> > Please let me know if I am right.
> >
> > thank you
> > Rodger
> > Placitas, New Mexico
> >
>

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Maybe, but I wouldn't do it, might mess up some stuff or blow some fittings off elsewhere in the car. Best way is to use mityvac or equivalent (Harbor Freight, ebay, etc. will have them). What is it on the car that is not working as a result of vacuum leaking?

Jim

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "rkitt2002" <rkitt@...> wrote:
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> If I use the positive pressure side of my vacuum pump, can I use soapy water to find the leak (like on a tire)?
>
> thank you again
> Rodger
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] freeway in LA

 

I'm actually in Newport/Fountain Valley now and headed to Ojai Friday
morning. I'll just miss it thank God!

Ben near Detroit

On 7/14/2011 11:15 AM, Aleph93 wrote:
>
> The big days are this weekend July 16-17, "Carmeggadon" where a major
> freeway will be closed for a bridge demolition.
> Stay away from LA if you can, and if you live there stay away from that
> area (405, 10-to-101). I'm pretty far away from that area, and will be
> busy giving blown glass demonstrations at the local fair, so no biggy
> for me. I won't drive the MB to the fair, as parking is a nightmare;
> I'll take the BMW moto, and park by the front gate...
>
> Rob
> '85 300D
> Garden Grove, CA
>
> On 7/14/11 1:16 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> > Re: freeway in LA
> > Posted by: "max_stemple"max_stemple@yahoo.com
> <mailto:max_stemple%40yahoo.com> max_stemple
> > Date: Wed Jul 13, 2011 2:07 pm ((PDT))
> >
> >
> >
> > -Hey, hows that freeway work coming along down there? Made the news
> way up here. Max
> >
> >
>
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Digest Number 4867

 

Check the flex disk too. (rubber plate between the tranny and drive shaft)
If cracked, bad, replace.

The tire bulge I had, you could see and feel by spinning the tire, while
running your hand along the tread, and watching the surface.

Rob
Garden Grove, CA

On 7/14/11 1:16 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> Re: diagnostic help
> Posted by: "Steve Schaefer"sschaefer50@gmail.com steven0356
> Date: Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:32 am ((PDT))
>
> OK
>
> I took off the rear tire today and took a close look at it. Besides the
> tread being low it looked fine. The tires do have some miles on them and
> probably need replacing.
>
> Before i took the tire off i rotated it several times, there was no unusual
> noises. No clicking or clunking it turned smooth and easily.
>
> I switch the front and back tires and went for a drive. I was on the freeway
> for about 2 miles, nothing.
>
> Could a tire that looks fine make that thumping noise when it gets hot? I
> think the noise did not start before until i was at freeway speeds for a
> half an hour.
>
> Could it be something other then a tire if it only happens when it's been
> driven fast for awhile.
>
>
> Should i just go get new tires?
>
>
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: AC Compressor Failure

 

I'm not sure what happened to the compressor, yet I thought I flipped
the switch on and off of AC. At this point, who knows, it was hot and I
was in a bad mood about the AC going south. The compressor has had a
slight leak for awhile, and I thought the r134 w/ sealant had jacked it
up even more. The gauge said zero pressure, after being nice and cold
that morning. The next question is whether or not to get it repaired
this summer, or just roll down the windows and wait until next spring.
Locally, there's only a few heat waves where you really need AC, though
any trip further inland, it's hot, and AC is needed.

Rob
'85 300D
Garden Grove, CA
==

On 7/14/11 1:16 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> Re: AC Compressor Failure
> Posted by: "Nate"vwnate1@yahoo.com vwnate1
> Date: Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:09 pm ((PDT))
>
>
> That's totally different from the compressor grenading .
>
> -Nate
> Mark wrote:
>> >
>> > Unless the bearing in the pulley is going out....
>> >
>> > Mark in Lakewood, CO
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "Nate"<vwnate1@...>
>> > To: "diesel mercedes"<diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
>> > Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2011 3:49:06 PM
>> > Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: AC Compressor Failure
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > There is never any need to cut the belt ~ just switch it off and the pulley will spin freely , this is how an AC system works .
>> >
>> > -Nate
>> > Rob wrote:
>>> > >
>>> > > I guess we're out busy with our MBs, so not posting.
>>> > >
>>> > > I was trying to coax my AC to work one more summer with a couple r134/sealer cans, yet the compressor seems to have exploded, after a month of being fine. The AC stopped being cold suddenly, and the compressor was making an awful noise. I just cut the belt, and will worry about later.
>>> > >
>>> > > Rob
>>> > > '85 300D
>>> > > Garden Grove, CA
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>> >

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] freeway in LA

 

The big days are this weekend July 16-17, "Carmeggadon" where a major
freeway will be closed for a bridge demolition.
Stay away from LA if you can, and if you live there stay away from that
area (405, 10-to-101). I'm pretty far away from that area, and will be
busy giving blown glass demonstrations at the local fair, so no biggy
for me. I won't drive the MB to the fair, as parking is a nightmare;
I'll take the BMW moto, and park by the front gate...

Rob
'85 300D
Garden Grove, CA

On 7/14/11 1:16 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> Re: freeway in LA
> Posted by: "max_stemple"max_stemple@yahoo.com max_stemple
> Date: Wed Jul 13, 2011 2:07 pm ((PDT))
>
>
>
> -Hey, hows that freeway work coming along down there? Made the news way up here. Max
>
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] story in GG

 

Hi Max,

A shocking story indeed, yet no more then the lady who was picked up
pushing a trashcan full of "body parts" recently, though not in GG. No,
I don't know this people.

Rob
Garden Grove, CA

On 7/14/11 1:16 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> Re: diagnostic help
> Posted by: "max_stemple"max_stemple@yahoo.com max_stemple
> Date: Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:58 am ((PDT))
>
>
>
> --- Indiesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Aleph93<aleph93@...> wrote:
>> >
>> > Check the tires.
>> > I had a tire with a bulge and it only appeared as a noise at speed (65+).
>> > When I got home after a trip and saw the tire bulge, I was
>> > shocked...lucky it didn't blow out on the road.
>> > Good idea to check the Flex disks too.
>> >
>> > Rob
>> > '85 300D
>> > Garden Grove, CA
>> > ==
>> >
>> > Ditto, check the tires. Same thing happened to me.
> Hey rob, I just read a story about a woman in GG(maybe one of your neighbors), she drugged her husband and cut off his thingy and tossed it in the garbage disposal. OOOOOOO, hope it's not friends of yours. max
>
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