Re: [diesel_mercedes] wrench

 

Tony,

The two valve adjustment wrenches are 14mm.   There is an optional third wrench.

A good yard sale find.

obby

On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 11:38 PM, Lost but making good time. <aldridgetony97@yahoo.com> wrote:
 

At a garage sale today, picked up a Mercedes branded 19 mm ring wrench, only has a wrench on one end, has about a 2" offset, is this the wrench for adjusting the valves? Paid $0.50 for it so just had to get it, am sure I can find something to undo with it.
Tony.




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[diesel_mercedes] Re: New Catalog

 

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[diesel_mercedes] wrench

 

At a garage sale today, picked up a Mercedes branded 19 mm ring wrench, only has a wrench on one end, has about a 2" offset, is this the wrench for adjusting the valves? Paid $0.50 for it so just had to get it, am sure I can find something to undo with it.
Tony.

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Left Mexico, now in Yuma

 

Thanks, but I can hear the motor running in the door, so it is likely the linkage somwhere. I suppose it could just be a clip come off. It was my bad, I was closing the window and thinking about something (senoritas ??) and left my finger on the switch.
Tony
Yeah Max, saw you over on 12v.

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "c24052000" <jcrcpa@...> wrote:
>
> Tony, If your windows are electric, you should check the switch and see if it works. People have posted about spraying the switch with electric parts cleaners.
>
> I took apart my rear window because it would not go up, was going to wedge a board in it to hold up the window, but the light bulb went on in my brain, and I tried the window switch in the door, and it worked both ways up and down. Which meant it was the console switch.
>
> I hope it saves you from taking the door panel off.
>
> Chuck
>
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Lost but making good time." <aldridgetony97@> wrote:
> >
> > Yuma is full of old people and their parents, they drive much more calmly than in Mx.
> > Car did fine, except that I busted the window mechanism on the drivers door, the window is now stuck up, just like Mercedes drivers. (G).
> > Will hit a PAP in Lost Wages Nev,to get a new mechanism, am scared to pull off the door liner tho', so will practice on the donor car. Bought a little utility trailer today to tow North, so swmbo has gone SHOPPING to fill it up.
> > Max let us know when the snow is gone so we can come home.
> > Tony.
> >
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Very cool car

 
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Left Mexico, now in Yuma

 

Tony, If your windows are electric, you should check the switch and see if it works. People have posted about spraying the switch with electric parts cleaners.

I took apart my rear window because it would not go up, was going to wedge a board in it to hold up the window, but the light bulb went on in my brain, and I tried the window switch in the door, and it worked both ways up and down. Which meant it was the console switch.

I hope it saves you from taking the door panel off.

Chuck

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Lost but making good time." <aldridgetony97@...> wrote:
>
> Yuma is full of old people and their parents, they drive much more calmly than in Mx.
> Car did fine, except that I busted the window mechanism on the drivers door, the window is now stuck up, just like Mercedes drivers. (G).
> Will hit a PAP in Lost Wages Nev,to get a new mechanism, am scared to pull off the door liner tho', so will practice on the donor car. Bought a little utility trailer today to tow North, so swmbo has gone SHOPPING to fill it up.
> Max let us know when the snow is gone so we can come home.
> Tony.
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Left Mexico, now in Yuma

 


Did you get my post on 12VDC? It,s been above freezing in the days but frozen at night. I've needed my spiked boots to go outside but I've mostly been stuck inside because of my health problems. All the lowlands are clear tho. Max
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Lost but making good time." <aldridgetony97@...> wrote:
>
> Yuma is full of old people and their parents, they drive much more calmly than in Mx.
> Car did fine, except that I busted the window mechanism on the drivers door, the window is now stuck up, just like Mercedes drivers. (G).
> Will hit a PAP in Lost Wages Nev,to get a new mechanism, am scared to pull off the door liner tho', so will practice on the donor car. Bought a little utility trailer today to tow North, so swmbo has gone SHOPPING to fill it up.
> Max let us know when the snow is gone so we can come home.
> Tony.
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Left Mexico, now in Yuma

 

Yuma is full of old people and their parents, they drive much more calmly than in Mx.
Car did fine, except that I busted the window mechanism on the drivers door, the window is now stuck up, just like Mercedes drivers. (G).
Will hit a PAP in Lost Wages Nev,to get a new mechanism, am scared to pull off the door liner tho', so will practice on the donor car. Bought a little utility trailer today to tow North, so swmbo has gone SHOPPING to fill it up.
Max let us know when the snow is gone so we can come home.
Tony.

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[diesel_mercedes] Re : " Lifetime " Exhaust Hanger Do Nuts

 


Looky here : http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Mercedes_Benz_SL/message/4297

Read here : Re: LIFETIME muffler hangers

Better , _lifetime_ exhaust hanger loops : Ma 'Benz took pity on us (or the SL
owners anyway) and re-designed them to include an endless loop of tiny chain
inside the rubber. Part number is : 107 492 00 44 and they're available from
your Mercedes dealer . . . or from any German Partshaus .

O.K. , there ya go .

They look a bit different too , if you're not sure when they hand you the new
part , try to bend it in 1/2 ~ it won't go .

-Nate
Tanman wrote:
>
> I seem to recall someone giving a source for cable reinforced muffler hangers
on this board. I just did a search and couldn't find anything related. Anybody
know where I can get these hangers?
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re : Country Rust Repairs

 


Just choose a light color so you'll notice right away if the rust begins to spread .

Those $2.00 exhaust hangers _WILL_ break on you , look up my Service Notes on " lifetime Exhaust Hangers Donuts " , they're only $7.00 each and most muffler shops have them , they have a tiny bicycle chain loop moulded inside and so cannot ever break and drop your exhaust ~ to test , try flexing it sideways , it can't be flexed nor bent .

You're on the road to Automotive Nirvana now Trish .

-Nate
Trish wrote:
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> Hey Nate,
>
> That's exactly what I've been told to do and plan to ASAP. Someone even
> mentioned that I might be able to find a color match. I don't care about
> that, it's not in an area easily seen.
>
> On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 9:19 AM, Nate <vwnate1@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> >
> > It's *VERY* important to stop that rust ASAP because it _NEVER_ sleeps
> > and will eat up your beloved 'Benz whilst you're snoozing...
> >
> > Basic fix ? simple : get a big short handled wire brush , some filthy
> > clothes and a pint can of Rustoleum paint & a 2" brush ~ wire brush the
> > rusty bits & paint them , the Rustoleum paint is fish oil based and
> > encapsulates the rust so it stops . (Eastwoods crap is well , crap) .
> >
> > -Nate
> > Trish wrote:
> >
>
> --
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> PurrFect Harmony Farm
> Ennis, TX
> http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re : Country Rust Repairs

 

I have given up on encapsulation. All paints and encapsulations crack or get chips. The water creeps under the paint and rusts

Use a soft coating that will reseal

I use Fluid Film

40 years of NH rust wars

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From: Trish Dougherty <purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com>
Sender: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2012 09:33:54 -0600
To: <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
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Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re : Country Rust Repairs

 

Hey Nate,

That's exactly what I've been told to do and plan to ASAP.  Someone even mentioned that I might be able to find a color match.  I don't care about that, it's not in an area easily seen.

On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 9:19 AM, Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com> wrote:
 


It's *VERY* important to stop that rust ASAP because it _NEVER_ sleeps
and will eat up your beloved 'Benz whilst you're snoozing...

Basic fix ? simple : get a big short handled wire brush , some filthy clothes and a pint can of Rustoleum paint & a 2" brush ~ wire brush the rusty bits & paint them , the Rustoleum paint is fish oil based and encapsulates the rust so it stops . (Eastwoods crap is well , crap) .

-Nate
Trish wrote:


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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re : Country Rust Repairs

 

Hey Nate,

That's exactly what I've been told to do and plan to ASAP.  Someone even mentioned that I might be able to find a color match.  I don't care about that, it's not in an area easily seen.

On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 9:19 AM, Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com> wrote:
 


It's *VERY* important to stop that rust ASAP because it _NEVER_ sleeps
and will eat up your beloved 'Benz whilst you're snoozing...

Basic fix ? simple : get a big short handled wire brush , some filthy clothes and a pint can of Rustoleum paint & a 2" brush ~ wire brush the rusty bits & paint them , the Rustoleum paint is fish oil based and encapsulates the rust so it stops . (Eastwoods crap is well , crap) .

-Nate
Trish wrote:


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[diesel_mercedes] Re : Country Rust Repairs

 


It's *VERY* important to stop that rust ASAP because it _NEVER_ sleeps
and will eat up your beloved 'Benz whilst you're snoozing...

Basic fix ? simple : get a big short handled wire brush , some filthy clothes and a pint can of Rustoleum paint & a 2" brush ~ wire brush the rusty bits & paint them , the Rustoleum paint is fish oil based and encapsulates the rust so it stops . (Eastwoods crap is well , crap) .

-Nate
Trish wrote:
>
> http://youtu.be/d5PoIrcyd34
>
> WHAT A WONDERFUL DAY!!!!!! Yep, she runs great and Dan the Muffler Man
> only charged me $45 to do the exhaust system. He got some scrap from me,
> so we both did good.
>
> I think I've already put about 100 miles on her! I stopped for the donuts
> for the exhaust, got it hooked up, then went back into town to get some
> cash and back out to pay him..the thing about these small town mechanics is
> most of them don't take credit/debit cards. I forgot or I would have had
> enough cash. Oh well. Got to put a few extra miles on her. Takes some
> getting used to after driving Kevin's F250..or nothing.
>
> What I loved was being able to get under her while she was on the lift. I
> was able to see all sorts of things I couldn't see before. There's some
> rust on the floor board...looks like it's only on the passenger side in the
> back and it hasn't gone through. Just a slight amount of rust at the bottom
> of the wheel wells. All in all it's not in bad shape. There are a couple
> of other parts that need to be replaced..but I think Kevin's had enough MB
> for now. I have a house project I need his help with...replace a floor,
> wall and window...all of which he's well aware of. When we do that we'll
> also be installing the "window" a/c unit in the wall. It'll all be done in
> a day, and now we have time!
>
>
>

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 240D Update

 

I just bought those muffler hangers at NAPA (special order) for $2.99 each...they forgot to give me Kevin's military discount. 

On Thu, Mar 1, 2012 at 6:56 AM, n61cm <jim@tazwade.com> wrote:
 

I use an 8" piece (or however long you need it) of 1/4" fuel hose and loop a wire coat hanger through it twice around to make a muffler hanger donut. When you get it the right size, cut the ends of the wire to leave 4" extra, fold the two ends across each other to link them, and tuck the ends back into the hose. Works fine and you can make it the exact size you need. Doesn't rattle. I thought I had a photo of one in the photo section but couldn't find it just now. Maybe you can figure it out from the description...

Jim




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Re: [diesel_mercedes] 240D Update

 

Hindsight.  I'm in the same boat...learning my lessons as I go.  It appears that my exhaust is hanging a bit too low...it's lower than the oil pan! I scrapped a tiny bit leaving my driveway.  Next week when it dries out (been raining for a 24hrs) and I can get out I'll go have it looked at. 

I wish I had my camera running when I came in yesterday!  Oh boy it was FUN!  Really!  I got all the way up to the "circle" which goes around our trash/burn pile (in the country we burn what we can't compost), when I turned to go right, the ground was slimy and I went in a 360 and wound up where I started.  I got straightened out and made it around the corner the next time!  If I didn't have baby chicks in the car I might have done it a couple more time just for fun!  But I also don't like tearing up the driveway.

On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 10:39 PM, diyernh <diyernh@comcast.net> wrote:
 

At least now you know what to look for in the next car.

Carl


On 2/29/2012 9:56 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote:

 

I found some things that were better than expected, and a couple things that were a bit worse. The sway bar link isn't broken. The dragging sound was the exhaust pipe rubbing on the axle. As a temporary repair, I replaced the missing donut with a couple zip ties until I get the parts. The bad part was when I jacked up the left front to switch out the badly worn tire with the much better spare. This was when I found a bit of rot under the jack point, same situation on the other side. The rocker panels and floorboards seem ok, but as you go under the car, there's rot in the whole corner on both sides just behind the wheelwells. This isn't turning out to be such a good car after all. I'll probably end up getting my money back out of it and move on.
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
1977 240D 315Kmi, Liesel the rusty Diesel 


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Re: [diesel_mercedes] New Catalog

 

That catalog is helpful to have, sometimes just to know the name of the
part you need.

Projects: I just changed the oil & filter, a little down the road I want
to change out the rubber brake lines (the new ones are sitting in the
garage), replace the low pressure power steering hose, as well as fix
the A/C for the summer road trips. Yes, that old paint needs wax.

Rob
'85 300D
Garden Grove, CA
==

On 3/9/12 2:50 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> New Catalog
> Posted by: "brian's 83 300d's"bstromsoe@yahoo.com bstromsoe
> Date: Thu Mar 8, 2012 7:26 am ((PST))
>
> Performance Products is now "Ecklers" - and I just got their new and improved catalogs. They do Porsche also som they send both. It is like getting the Sears Catalog all over again. Pretty pictures, but high prices - aiming for the newer MB crowd with $$ to spare. But, if you are in this group, you need these for the schematics and the pictures. Also, gives you a high end price comparison. When I see a $100 or $200 plastic lens, then I know why I go to a PAP for such things.
>
> Well, April 15 is almost here, and you know what that means, don't you? Yes, it is time for my semi annual oil and filter change on Mary& Martha. Also, with the spring time weather, it is time to make my annual list of fix its, and begin the process of rehab work (vacuum, glow plugs, etc, etc, etc). Time to wax the cars too.
>
> Hey Nate in TN - are you still out there? How about the rest of you lurkers? Lets hear your plans for 2012.
>
> brian from sunny la verne
>

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