[diesel_mercedes] Re: 1982 240D cluched seized?

 

Had a badly worn clutch come apart and hook one of the steel
leaves on the plate with the housing, locked it up so it would not disengage. Cant remember which vehicle it was on but was likely either a 51 chev or a 54 ford many years ago.

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, BStromsoe <bstromsoe@...> wrote:
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> I think "seized" might just be a bad word choice on his part. I have had clutch face plates "slip" or "explode" with high powered engines. Throw bearings have gone bad too, and transmissions as well. But, I have never personally had a clutch seize up. 
>
>  
> brian from la verne, ca
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: kevin kraly <kraly@...>
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 7:31 PM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] 1982 240D cluched seized?
>
>
>  
> I spotted a 1982 240D on CL.  Owner claims that the clutch seized
> up.  Is this possible?  $650 is awefully tempting...
>  
> http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/2700271382.html
>  
> Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] 1982 240D cluched seized?

 

I think "seized" might just be a bad word choice on his part. I have had clutch face plates "slip" or "explode" with high powered engines. Throw bearings have gone bad too, and transmissions as well. But, I have never personally had a clutch seize up. 
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: kevin kraly <kraly@comcast.net>
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Subject: [diesel_mercedes] 1982 240D cluched seized?

 
I spotted a 1982 240D on CL.  Owner claims that the clutch seized up.  Is this possible?  $650 is awefully tempting...
 
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/2700271382.html
 
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon


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[diesel_mercedes] 1982 240D cluched seized?

 

I spotted a 1982 240D on CL.  Owner claims that the clutch seized up.  Is this possible?  $650 is awefully tempting...
 
 
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 93 MB 300D Ebay

 

 
_mercedes] Re: 93 MB 300D Ebay
 Max  Ya I proyly could have had a cheep HIGH with a test ride. I let this one go was to far to make a pre purchase test so I `took the advice of some on the list
dojn't buy unless you see it up close.  Gene
  Thanks for all the advice   Gene
 

That's because they had it waxed with cocaine. Drug dust is everywhere in Florida. You really have to watch out when you use a payphone. Max

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> I have a Florida drug dealers car and its not rusty.
>  
>
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> From: Alan Boucher <alstheone@...>
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 8:53 AM
> Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 93 MB 300D Ebay
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>  
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> On 11/11/2011 12:29 AM, Nate wrote:
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> >
> >Looks very nice BUT ! Florida cars tend to be rusty....
> >
> >Caveat Emptor .
> >
> >-Nate
> >Gene wrote:
> >>
> >> Am looking at this car on ebay I don't know much
> about a 2.5 MB
> >> or the 93 300d was wanting a few comments good or
> bad. Have one day
> >> left on the biding. Ebay # is 120805099249
> >> Thanks Gene
> >>
> >
> >
> From what I've seen, nowhere near as rusty as Northeast or North Midwest cars.  First, not all cars in Florida are close to the coast.  Even there a little salt spray is the most you could expect.  Compared to the tons of salt dumped on the roads every winter in the North, it's inconsequential.
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Anyone know where these go?

 

They are pretty small. They wouldn't fit everywhere, unless they make different sizes of them. I've only seen one size. Do they come in different sizes? And are they really necessary?

Jim

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, tom hanson <halfviking@...> wrote:
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> They go where all the a/c hoses hook up to whatever they hook up to.
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> Tom Hanson
> Mercedes Benz Classic Center USA
> MBUSA, LLC
> thomas.hanson@...
> 949 598-4842 direct
> 949 598-4870 fax
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> Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 7:49 AM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Anyone know where these go?
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>
>  
> The dish-shaped conical brass washers go somewhere in the A/C system but I don't know where. Part number 0008350598
>
> I just want to make sure I'm not leaving something out somewhere.
>
> Photo here:
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> http://www.autohausaz.com/search/imageexpand.aspx?imageurl=../secure/PartImages/0008350598.jpg
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> Jim
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Found my freon leak & question

 

Thanks, Nate. I shall do that and see what happens.

Jim

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
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>
> Get the later model high/low switch , IIRC it's red on the plastic part .
>
> -Nate
> Jim wrote:
> >
> > I guess it had to be obviously bubbling before I'd figure it out. The pressure switch on the drier is bubbling around the spade connector.
> >
> > Question: do I get the low pressure only switch for $6 or the high/low sensor switch for $15. The price differential isn't that much but I'd like to have extra protection without losing any pleasure LOL. So if the high/low switch is going to give me a hard time about 134A being too pressurized, I don't want to install it, but if it will protect my evaporator in the event of a clog, I want to use it.
> >
> > Jim
> >
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[diesel_mercedes] Pre Purchase Rust Inspection

 


Do your self a favor ~ take it to any muffler shop and they'll lift it up so you can walk around with a good flashlight and inspect the floors (first to go) , the seams along the bottoms of the rocker panels , these skinny welded seams are called " pinchwelds " and if any bubbles or small holes are found , beware as the rust begins _inside_ so by the time there's a tiny 3/16" hole , it needs $2,000 woth of work to be set right again .

Also unload the _ENTIRE_ trunk of all that crap and lift the rubber mat (! carefully !) , look for rust holes , reach up inside the rear fenders inside the trucnk , feel for rust....

Bubbles in the paint below the windows , around the lights or side mouldings , all these are trouble spots .

There's lots of " Heckflose" Fintails and Pontons about , most have varying rust problems un less you're buying one that's had the body restored , this is the higher price of an old Mercedes .

-Nate
Brad Asked :

hi,
I am considering buying a fintail or ponton but I am unsure where to look for rot on these models. Most of the ads I see indicate that the cars have "little rust" but frequently they really mean "little rust for the age" which means frame rot may be present...I'm sure you know what I am getting at. Anyway, the common rot points and other major concerns not easily repaired are what I am interested in. thanks.

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: 300TD 1980 Wagon. Only high defrost. Pushbuttons

 


No ;

The auxiliary water pump runs so the heat doesn't taper off when you're waiting for a red light in cold weather....

Many folks just unplug and by pass it when it seizes up here in Sunny So. Cal. .

Me , I'm just a Journeyman Mechanic not an Automotive Engineer so I rarely think I can make changes that'll improve on the best designed Automobiles in the World , I just replace the flusherginner pumps when they pack it in and drive happy , no dash board fires , plenty of heat , I even have AC for my Death Valley jaunts....

I'm *so* stupid , I even use the original Becker Electronic radio as it works fine and has crystal clear sound quality unlike many 'upgrade' after market radios , hell ~ it never fails to find lots of stations no matter how far away from Civilization I get .

FWIW , YMMV so on....

-Nate
Lawrence wrote:
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> Could the hose hanging in the breeze (rear passenger side unconnected and dry)be
> the one from the sensor to the alternate electric water pump?  Why is this
> needed?  Obviously the car can run without it but will there be overheating
> problems?  Lawrence Rhodes.
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Southern California Group Meetings

 


Yep ;

I'm in the L.A. area , you can see how far gone an old Mercedes can be and still provide reliable, economical speedy transportation .

As long as I don't have to work , I'll be there .

-Nate
Sid wrote:
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> Sounds great, I guess I was hoping there was some more formal group gatherings with the diesel crowd. I would love to meet some Benz fans around SoCal, if anyone is interested perhaps we can set up a gathering at an In n Out or coffee place next week. Anyone interested initially?
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> ~Sid
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[diesel_mercedes] Re : Fuel Tank Drain

 


The only drain is the 7MM hose connected to that big 46MM nut looking thing underneath the car .

Be aware that once you undo this hose , _ALL_ the fuel will come rushing out very quickly , have several drain pans handy and plenty of CLEAN non oily towels for the Diesel Fuel that's going to soak you and irritate your skin .

I'd use a long rubber hose down the fuel filler neck to siphon out as much as possible before removing the 46MM thing , it is the in tank screen and will need gentle cleaning with an old toothbrush and fresh gasoline or better , replacement .

-Nate
Rodger wrote:
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> Hello All
>
> I need to drain the fuel from my wife's 1986 300SDL.
> I think I found the fuel tank drain. There is a photo of what I found in the album "Rodger's Questions"
>
> Can anyone tell me if it is the drain or not?
> And how to open it without breaking anything?
>
> Thank you
> Rodger
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Found my freon leak & question

 


Get the later model high/low switch , IIRC it's red on the plastic part .

-Nate
Jim wrote:
>
> I guess it had to be obviously bubbling before I'd figure it out. The pressure switch on the drier is bubbling around the spade connector.
>
> Question: do I get the low pressure only switch for $6 or the high/low sensor switch for $15. The price differential isn't that much but I'd like to have extra protection without losing any pleasure LOL. So if the high/low switch is going to give me a hard time about 134A being too pressurized, I don't want to install it, but if it will protect my evaporator in the event of a clog, I want to use it.
>
> Jim
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Pushbutton Climate Control vs Aux Water Pump W123

 


Yes ;

You are supposed to pry it's little white end cap off and lubricate it periodically , no one ever bothers (not even the Dealer) and they sometimes cause the dashboard to catch fire ! .

The good news is : this $135.00 part occasionally drops to sale price of under $50 and I've found some replacement ones on W-126's in the junkyards , of course you'll want to test it before buying a used one

-Nate
Jim wrote:
>
> I noticed on the Programa web site they have an install sheet for the Pushbutton Climate Control module that specifies the Aux Water Pump's max amp draw. Apparently if the Aux Water Pump is drawing too much current, it can whack the Pushbutton box. Anyone have any experience with this? They also mention the resistance of the monovalve and the blower relay amperage as two other potential culprits for whacking the Pushbutton box, but the warning for the Aux Water Pump is in red bold underlined as if it is really important.
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> Jim
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RE: [diesel_mercedes] new upper control arms & idler bushings, wow

 

Rob, which tires and size did you get?

Ben near Detroit

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Subject: [diesel_mercedes] new upper control arms & idler bushings, wow

I had new Michelins put on last week at Costco, and today dropped the
car off to get an alignment. A bit later, got a call back regarding worn
control arm bushings and idler arm bushings, which I didn't really want
to spend the money on, yet I bit the bullet and had them replaced.
Driving home I noticed quite a difference, the car handles extremely
well now. Maybe after the rain stops, I'll drive up in the hills.

Rob
'85 300D
Garden Grove, CA

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