AC used , Silver bottle Diesel Kleen 3Oz. per tank full .
240 miles , 21.6 MPG .
I notice all our carsare slipping slightly in the MPG's .
-Nate
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Chip ;
If you can hunt up $5k or so , go get the red one ! .
DO NOT accept a NA one ! not even for free . they all have the wretched Klima I HVAC and whilst you're sweating like a dog in a Chinese Restaurant because it's broken and won't even vent in fresh air , you'll be pissed off at how sluggish it is .
-Nate
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Oh , Crap ;
This is terrible news Chip .
Who'd do such a thing ? I can't imagine there's much re sale value in the parts nor the car as a whole .
Prolly those DAMN KIDS again =8-^ .
-Nate
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Oh Max ;
When will you ever learn that the things the kiddies do are always the best ? .
All those smashed cars from hydroplaning in dewy pavement don't mean a single thing ~ WIDE tires show the world you're a MANLY Man , right ? =8-) .
So go find some bling bling 22" chrome rims and stop all this Old Man whining jazz .
Then : GET OFF MY DAMN LAWN !! .
-Nate
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> I have to replace radiator in my 300sd,then two coils in my S320.Then shop for tires for my S.the SD has new tires
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> Tennessee Nate
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> From: brian's 83 300d's <bstromsoe@...>
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 10:57 AM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] To Do List
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> Now that the temps have retreated from 100+F, it is time to do a few things. First, I need to change the oil and filter in Martha (my wifes 300D). Then I have to bang my rear view mirror into place on Mary (harder than it looks in the guys video). Next, will finish my order for nuts, bolts, diesel purge, gaskets, etc. to Autohaus. And finish up with washing & waxing both cats, maybe tackling fixing Martha's driver seat and replacing map case on the drivers side.
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> If I get all that done, I will think about a total rehab on both A/C's, both radios, replace all muffler donuts, and tighten down the air cleaner on Mary. Whew, I am tired already and I have not even gone out the front door.
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> brian from laverne
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Hi Max ;
_WELCOME_HOME_ .
You've been missed .
I'm pleased to hear you're working in the garden again .
I'd just not lug nor overspeed those engines and you should be fine .
-Nate
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Me ;
I'd run it to nearly empty and fill the tank with Dino Diesel and a good 3 Oz. of Power Service Diesel Kleen .
Interestingly , a fresh _HOT_ oil & filter helps reduce emissions too .
-Nate
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Well ;
It's a 40 year old Machine and Dollars to Doughnuts says at least _one_ owner along the way , didn't know or care it needs periodic greasing .
I'm not sharp on the 114 & 115 chassis , do the ball joints even have Zerk fittings ? . many older German cars have nearly invisible threaded plugs in the bottom of each ball joint , you're supposed to remove and install a Zerk fitting for greasing every 100,000 miles or so...... good luck getting any Mechanic apart from me to understand or do this....
If the removable plugs are there , _YOU_ cab buy Zerk fittings and install them , grease @ home and leave them in place .
I know it's routine for the sealed ball joints to go well over 300,000 miles sans lubrication (they're sealed) and never click .
My '82 240D's left ball joint began to click ever so slightly at 320,000 miles , SWMBO said she never heard it and the front end guy assured me it was fine when he wiggled the tires by hand , I know what the dangerous sound of a loose ball joint is so I told him , replace them anyway , I'll pay and Lo ! one was dangerously loose (about 13MM or 1/2" play) , the others were fine but changed them anyway .
So : if you put your 'Benz up on a rack and crawl 'round it with a bright light , looking for Zerks , they may be buried in old grease & road spooge , find them , wipe them off and faithfully grease them every oil & filter change @ 3,000 miles and you should be fine .
If , OTOH , your car has sealed suspension joints , tie rod ends and so on , you'll need to check them all annually and replace as necessary as soon as you can discern any play no matter how slight .
Your owner's booklet will tell you what and if , anything needs greasing .
I hope this was helpful .
-Nate
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Just off the phone with Tom, there is a typo in the part number. it should read:
123-994-01-48
Many Thanks to Tom for the help in sorting this out.
FYI: The 1/2 inch e clips at AutoZone and Adavance Auto parts will clip in, but their outer diameter is to small to hold the washer on.
Dont bother with them as they are also more expensive than the replacment spring clips from Tom. If you do use them, you will most likly get only one close of the hod before they fly off somewhere never to be seen again.
Steve
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> We stock these. 123-994-01-45.
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> Tom Hanson
> Mercedes Benz Classic Center USA
> MBUSA, LLC
> thomas.hanson@...
> 949 598-4842 direct
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> From: Steve Parolin <stevenparolin@...>
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> Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 4:16 PM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Hood hing pin clips - W123
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> Any one ever have to acquire the spring clips that hold the bottom of the hood hinge to the fenders ?
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> One went a month ago, no big deal at the time as I was not driving it because of the control arm issue, tonight while looking for a solution for the one that let loose, the other let go also.
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> So at the bottom of the hinge, there is a pin that goes through the inner fender, then a big washer that goes over it that is held on by the spring clip.
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> The clip and washer is not shown in the Elkers IPB and not listed with the hing hardware.
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> Any one happen to find a suitable substitute at Lowes, HomeDepot or somewhere else ?
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> Looking to fix this Thursday so I can go for an inspection sticker Friday.
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> Thanks
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it is a diesel.
Take the rotor out of the distributor cap? Bill in Oregon
From: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com [mailto: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of BStromsoe
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 8:14 AM
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Subject: R e: [diesel_mercedes] R e: Stolen
Most of us never think too much about "anti-theft" devices on our diesels. When I ran a souped up 3 carb v-8 I used an electric fuel pump with a hidden cutoff switch to solve the problem. So, what should a diesel head do to prevent theft? Forget the German Shepherd, sleeping in the car, and 12 gauge shotgun stuff. How about a simple tricky solution that defeats thieves.
brian from laverne, ca
Mary (195K) Martha (280K)
1983 w123 300d's
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