Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Front end noise

 

Well... a lugnut came loose under the hubcap.

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Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Front end noise
Sent: Fri, Oct 17, 2014 8:27:45 PM

 



You didn't describe the noise but I'd shoot some Motocycle Chain Lube into the open ball joint and try it again ~ I bet the joint has gone dry and is groaning / squeaking as it unloads and loads the suspension .

If not that , try spraying Aerosol Silicone lube into the various rubber bushings , if that quiets it for a moment , consider a front end rebuild .

Ripped ball joint dust seals can be really dangerous .

-Nate
      Mike  wrote :

Well since you didn't kick me out for having a 77 280SE gasser, I was wondering if I could get your thoughts on this.

I have front end noise when accelerating, decelerating or driving at app. 10-15 mph.

I change the tei rods my self, the alignment is adjusted but car pull to the right.  Ball joint boot is ripped.

It just started about an hour ago and has me a little concerned.

Thanks so much!

Mike

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RE: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Goodbye 71 220D

 

I have an SD like Mark.  W116 body.  General vacuum issues that I need to sort.  Over-the-winter project hopefully.

 

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Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 3:19 PM
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wow 300D is great.  what's up with your klima 1?

 

Michael E. Williams, Esq.
Attorney & Counselor at Law
15223 Farmington Rd., Ste. 15
Livonia, MI 48154
(248)474-0670
website:www.williamslegalfirm.com
email: attymw@yahoo.com

 

From: "bgiovan@cavtel.net [diesel_mercedes]" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
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Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 7:25 AM
Subject: RE: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Goodbye 71 220D

 

 

1979 300SD enthusiast who also has a Euro 280SE parts car and 450SEL parts car about 20 mins from you, Mike.  And my f'ing Klima 1 is giving me fits at present.  J

 

Ben near Detroit

 

 

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Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2014 10:53 PM
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Keep in mind that there are a few of us with the W116 300SD, in all ways but the engine the same as your 280SE.  I'm well versed in the Klima I (aka Chrysler's AutoTemp II), as well as the rest of your car.  I'm sure you can contribute to me, too.

 

Mark, 1979 300SD

From: "'Michael E. Williams' attymw@yahoo.com [diesel_mercedes]" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
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Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2014 2:13:03 PM
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Thanks Nate.  You know I did get the servo to work so it adjust the inside heat on this gasser.  (Turned out to be loose tubes to the servo).

 

 

Michael E. Williams, Esq.
Attorney & Counselor at Law
15223 Farmington Rd., Ste. 15
Livonia, MI 48154
(248)474-0670
website:www.williamslegalfirm.com
email: attymw@yahoo.com

 

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Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 6:10 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Goodbye 71 220D

 

 

 


That's too bad Mike ;

You prolly could have made some decent $ by parting it out .

You needn't leave , there's a very diverse group of enthusiasts here , enjoy your Gasser and ask questions as necessary .

-Nate
        Mike  wrote :

Thank you all for your advice and input on this vehicle.  Today it is laid to rest due to a rusted unibody.

 

I suppose that my gas 77 280SE disqualifies me from this group so goodbye everyone and all the best.

 

Mike

 

 

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RE: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Goodbye 71 220D

 

Of course!  There's a few of us around.  I'm in Rochester. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 3:31 PM
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Hi Ben I live in Novi and a neighbor with a 1980s mercedes diesel mentioned he might be interested in a classic mercedes group so let me know if you might be.

 

Michael E. Williams, Esq.
Attorney & Counselor at Law
15223 Farmington Rd., Ste. 15
Livonia, MI 48154
(248)474-0670
website:www.williamslegalfirm.com
email: attymw@yahoo.com

 

From: "bgiovan@cavtel.net [diesel_mercedes]" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 7:25 AM
Subject: RE: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Goodbye 71 220D

 

 

1979 300SD enthusiast who also has a Euro 280SE parts car and 450SEL parts car about 20 mins from you, Mike.  And my f'ing Klima 1 is giving me fits at present.  J

 

Ben near Detroit

 

 

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Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2014 10:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Goodbye 71 220D

 

 

Keep in mind that there are a few of us with the W116 300SD, in all ways but the engine the same as your 280SE.  I'm well versed in the Klima I (aka Chrysler's AutoTemp II), as well as the rest of your car.  I'm sure you can contribute to me, too.

 

Mark, 1979 300SD

From: "'Michael E. Williams' attymw@yahoo.com [diesel_mercedes]" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2014 2:13:03 PM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Goodbye 71 220D

 

Thanks Nate.  You know I did get the servo to work so it adjust the inside heat on this gasser.  (Turned out to be loose tubes to the servo).

 

 

Michael E. Williams, Esq.
Attorney & Counselor at Law
15223 Farmington Rd., Ste. 15
Livonia, MI 48154
(248)474-0670
website:www.williamslegalfirm.com
email: attymw@yahoo.com

 

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Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 6:10 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Goodbye 71 220D

 

 

 


That's too bad Mike ;

You prolly could have made some decent $ by parting it out .

You needn't leave , there's a very diverse group of enthusiasts here , enjoy your Gasser and ask questions as necessary .

-Nate
        Mike  wrote :

Thank you all for your advice and input on this vehicle.  Today it is laid to rest due to a rusted unibody.

 

I suppose that my gas 77 280SE disqualifies me from this group so goodbye everyone and all the best.

 

Mike

 

 

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[diesel_mercedes] Radiator Drain Plug

 



Yep ;

The blue ones .

Good prices on a few of those .

-Nate
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Noise / Sound..

 


I have new hood insulator pads on my various 'Benz .

I use the more expen$ive better quality ones that have the aluminum foil heat deflector .

IIRC the last time I did one I used a plastic scraper to remove the old crumbly foam bits ~ what a messy job .

-Nate

        Brian  wrote :

I took off my falling apart 5+ year old hood pad while waiting to install a new one in a few weeks, and noticed that things are a bit noisier too.  

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Front end noise

 



You didn't describe the noise but I'd shoot some Motocycle Chain Lube into the open ball joint and try it again ~ I bet the joint has gone dry and is groaning / squeaking as it unloads and loads the suspension .

If not that , try spraying Aerosol Silicone lube into the various rubber bushings , if that quiets it for a moment , consider a front end rebuild .

Ripped ball joint dust seals can be really dangerous .

-Nate
      Mike  wrote :

Well since you didn't kick me out for having a 77 280SE gasser, I was wondering if I could get your thoughts on this.

I have front end noise when accelerating, decelerating or driving at app. 10-15 mph.

I change the tei rods my self, the alignment is adjusted but car pull to the right.  Ball joint boot is ripped.

It just started about an hour ago and has me a little concerned.

Thanks so much!

Mike



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[diesel_mercedes] Goodbye 71 220D

 



Anyone who mastered the Evil Klima I Servo is O.K. to remain here ! .

Oddly , after I got mine to work perfectly , I sold the car and do not plan to ever own another Klima I / Air Temp II equipped vehicle =8-) .
 
-Nate
       Mike wrote :

Thanks Nate.  You know I did get the servo to work so it adjust the inside heat on this gasser.  (Turned out to be loose tubes to the servo).

 
Michael E. Williams, Esq.
Attorney & Counselor at Law
15223 Farmington Rd., Ste. 15
Livonia, MI 48154
(248)474-0670
website:www.williamslegalfirm.com
email: attymw@...

From: "vwnate1@... [diesel_mercedes]" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 6:10 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Goodbye 71 220D

 


That's too bad Mike ;

You prolly could have made some decent $ by parting it out .

You needn't leave , there's a very diverse group of enthusiasts here , enjoy your Gasser and ask questions as necessary .

-Nate
        Mike  wrote :

Thank you all for your advice and input on this vehicle.  Today it is laid to rest due to a rusted unibody.

I suppose that my gas 77 280SE disqualifies me from this group so goodbye everyone and all the best.

Mike


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RE: [diesel_mercedes] Radiator Drain Plug

 

Do the plastic plugs look like this?  1961 Merc Bill in Oregon

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=Plastic+Radiator+Drain+Plug+mercedes&_sop=15

From: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com [mailto:diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 1:11 PM
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Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Radiator Drain Plug

 

In truth ;

All older German Mechanics can tell you about biodegradable German plastics ~ VW was infamous for this all through the 1960's & 1970's .

I've had several of these simply snap off in my hand , most recently Tom and I had to make a !hurry up quick before they close ! Sunday afternoon  Pick-A-Part run to look for one , most of the 1990's vintage Mercedes' there used a different plug .

I got lucky and found _one_ (whew !) .

Back when I was fooling with long neglected cooling system in our various old M-B's , I kept at least one of these plugs and it's special gasket , in the ash tray at all times .

-Nate

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So I used Opera to access Yahoo for this post, and apparently it may be an issue with Firefox talking to Yahoo  that needs to be resolved. 

 

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Plastic Radiator Drain Plug Alert by Kent Bergsma

For more info and related parts: https://mercedessource.com/problems/engine/easy-way-drain-coolant-the-radiator This part can fail and it will always fail ...

 

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[diesel_mercedes] MB W-115 Video

 



Very nice Brian ! .

The first part where they're out just traveling, if you replace it with a W-126 it could be Tom and I except you know , we're not young or hip and we believe in personal grooming .

Swap it for a battered W-123 and it'd be me off in the middle of nowhere , no need to restore your old 'Benz , just take good care of it and keep after the routine maintenance .

-Nate
      Brian   wrote :

Here it is. I copied the URL, hit the space bar, hit enter, and presto. . .

  1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LzJFXsI4HA

    https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=408272252592424...
    Cool guys restore Mercedes Youngtimer (like this W 115) in Los Angeles and go on a road trip. Car: W 115 Mercedes Diesel 300D. Owner: J.G. Francis ...

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