Re: [diesel_mercedes] And When I'm Gone , Then What ?

 

Nate, I, for one, would appreciate a red Coupe. Bobby

On 6/30/11, Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> To -day I skipped work and tinkered on my two Coupes , getting the red one
> ready for it's fire sale give away by swapping out misc. parts so the bath I
> take will only be $5,000.00 or so .
>
> I'm well pleased with the Euro headlights & bumpers in my keeper Coupe , the
> seller Coupe is running fine and in fact _bolts_ from a dead stop better
> than does my turbo Coupe , I'll miss it and hopefully the next owner will
> enjoy & take good care of it .
>
> However , as I was driving to SWMBO's place for a nap , window down , elbow
> in the hot breeze & the AC cranked up as cold as it'll go , radio playing
> old Rock & Roll tunes I pondered : who'll give a rat's patoot about an old
> Mercedes Diesel Coupe after I've assumed room temperature ? . no one I'm
> betting .
>
> That's kinda sad as I've put a lot of hard work and no small amount of ca$h
> into this old car , as it is fast approaching the zenith of Automotive
> perfection for this old geezer .
>
> I think I'll go take a nap .
>
> -Nate
>
>
>

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re : Hood Spring Installation

 

ok Nate i'll remember that next time it happins.

On 6/17/11, Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> You're going to love this :
>
> Release the locks on each hood spring and raise the hood until it's vertical
> , then they're loose and fairly easy to replace .
>
> _DO_NOT_ use Vise Grips , Water Pump Pliers or Tommy Bars ! the hinges
> proper are sheet metal and very easy to bend & ruin , another whole headache
> you DON'T want to experiance .
>
> Be aware the hood locks are also delicate , hold the hood with one hand
> whilst you gently press down on the _left_ one , once it's loose it'll lock
> 1/4" out , go to the right side and repeat , if the left one re - locks ,
> you moved the hood to much , try again .
>
> -Nate
> Dave wrote:
>>
>> Dave here in IN.one of my hood springs came off,what is the best way to
>> get it back on?84 300td.4 door.
>> also need a drivers side glass.anyone have a extra?
>>
>
>
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: And When I'm Gone , Then What ?

 

What key shall we play this sad song in?

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, BStromsoe <bstromsoe@...> wrote:
>
> Wait a minute, and I'll get my violin out.
>
>  
> brian from la verne, ca
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Nate <vwnate1@...>
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 3:12 PM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] And When I'm Gone , Then What ?
>
>
>  
>
> To -day I skipped work and tinkered on my two Coupes , getting the red one ready for it's fire sale give away by swapping out misc. parts so the bath I take will only be $5,000.00 or so .
>
> I'm well pleased with the Euro headlights & bumpers in my keeper Coupe , the seller Coupe is running fine and in fact _bolts_ from a dead stop better than does my turbo Coupe , I'll miss it and hopefully the next owner will enjoy & take good care of it .
>
> However , as I was driving to SWMBO's place for a nap , window down , elbow in the hot breeze & the AC cranked up as cold as it'll go , radio playing old Rock & Roll tunes I pondered : who'll give a rat's patoot about an old Mercedes Diesel Coupe after I've assumed room temperature ? . no one I'm betting .
>
> That's kinda sad as I've put a lot of hard work and no small amount of ca$h into this old car , as it is fast approaching the zenith of Automotive perfection for this old geezer .
>
> I think I'll go take a nap .
>
> -Nate
>

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Remember when auto transporter companies were reliable and trustworthy?

 

On 6/30/2011 1:03 PM, Chip wrote:

 

Mark,

Thanks for taking time to look this up. All of the estimates are at least $500 over my quote....but then what good is a quote when it is just a quote.

Chip

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Mark Atkins <mratkins@...> wrote:
>
> Company Cost Estimate Quote Number Contact Information
> Alpine Auto Transporters The most efficient auto shipper with the most
> competitive prices.
>
> $830 4232819 888-444-0079
> M-F 7-6pm MST, Sat 8-Noon MST
> Fully Enclosed Auto Transport. (Formerly FedEx) Fully Enclosed
> Door-to-Door Auto Transport. (Formerly FedEx Auto Transport)
>
> $1236 7359537 866-865-6172
> 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
> Dependable Auto Shippers With over 55 years in business and 1,000,000
> deliveries, we know shipping!
>
> $1499 48585559 800-827-6998
> M-F 7AM-9PM, Sat 8AM-6PM CST
>
>
> Chip,
>
> Not trying to run your business, and I don't have any idea what the
> other people's fee are, but here are quotes from Charlotte, NC to West
> Columbia, TX (south of you about an hour) for a 300TD. Rates should be
> the same for either car. DAS is actually the most expensive but I am
> sure all of them are trustable and bonded. The other guys are just
> sitting on your deposit if they have not "found" somebody to bring it.
>
> Just FYI.
>
> Mark
>
>
> On 6/30/2011 9:48 AM, Chip wrote:
> >
> > Alan,
> >
> > I am sure you are right about the implication of the company name,
> > because I have had plenty of worry's over this bunch.
> >
> > On the money side, They got $100 bucks up front, but that's it. They
> > have offered a full refund of the money on this, but I am pressing
> > them to get the job done at this point. That may end up being a mistake.
> >
> > Chip
> >
> > > Obviously "Worry Free" applies to the owners of the business. I assume
> > > they took your money. In their case CIF probably stands for "cash in
> > > front".
> > >
> >
> >
>
> --
>

$500 less than an $830 quote?  Does it seem rational that someone would pick up a car on the outer banks where there is little chance that they will have other cars in the area to justify the mileage to pick it up for that amount of money?  I know they seem to be the cheapest guys in town, but they may not end up that way.  Did they tell you what kind of rig they use to transport the vehicles?  I'd be suspicious of any quote that far from the others.  They obviously are having second thoughts about the deal.

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Heater box?

 

I get hot air out of the defrost and front vents regardless off settings. There's apparently some vacuum issues but when vacuum is applied from an external source the blend doors don't move and they're stuck at full heat. I just got the car recently and there are a few questionable "repairs" to figure out. My mech says he's never seen a heater box go bad but warned that it was sold as a rather pricey entire assembly. We still have a lot of diagnosis to go through but trying to stay ahead of the curve in the event of a worst case scenario.

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Remember when auto transporter companies were reliable and trustworthy?

 

On 6/30/2011 10:03 AM, Chip wrote:
> Mark,
>
> Thanks for taking time to look this up. All of the estimates are at least $500 over my quote....but then what good is a quote when it is just a quote.

Sounds like a lot of money to me. Have you tried UShip? At least the
people bidding for your business have intentions to deliver, or they
will get bad reviews, etc. And they bid on the job, you don't have to
waste time searching all over...

http://www.uship.com/

JerryK

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Heater box?

 

Ironically enough, my 84 300 SD is having it's climate control guts opened up and serviced this week, possibly for the exact same "locked up" behavior. The louvers/flaps that are part of the system that mixes hot and cold air are vacuum servo driven and were definitely contributing to my vacuum leakage problems. First and foremost, this time tomorrow, for the first time in this car since I rehabilitated her 18 months ago, I should have full/new vacuum on the brake booster circuit and no fade to hard pedal in heavy traffic or downhill mountain roads (thank goodness!). We'll see how well they get the climate control under control - last time, the local Benz specialist only went partway into the climate control problems (my call at the time) and last winter I had heat on the pax side, but not driver. AC and fresh air vents worked well enough. Most ironic, I finally found the properly experienced Mercedes diesel mechanic I've been looking for over the last 2 years lurking at a BMW specialist.

You don't even want to know the size of the bill for all of above...(+ a steering wheel/horn re-assembly (mine exploded last week) + complete front L/R brakes/pads/rotors) and some rear suspension fiddly bits I overlooked on the re-fit and was advised needed replacement after 200kmi..

-Barton

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, beeser750@... wrote:
>
> I agree with Tom here. What, exactly, is the climate control system doing/not doing? Too much heat? No heat? No A/C? Intermittent?
>
> "Locked up heater box" is a term and condition I've never heard of nor encountered. (Only been working on cars for 35-years, though....) What does this mean, and how was this diagnosis determined?
>
> Generally, one only needs to access the heater core if it's leaking or has low or no heat output (because it's plugged up for some reason).
>
> Mark in Lakewood, CO
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: audiolaw@...
> To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 9:23:06 PM
> Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Heater box?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> What does "locked up heater box" mean?
>
> Climate control systems can be problematic. But the controls run duct and radiator systems that are pretty much like any car, I think. And the systems in a 190D should be essentially identical to any gasser in the same body class.
>
> "Locked up" has that 'stuck door' kind of imagery, that so often refers to a non-working vacuum control valve, or a stuck hinge. So it may be that instead of looking at a big, expensive "assembly" you might be looking at a fix or replacement of a single part.
>
> This is the kind of stuff that I always learn watching Nate work on vehicles.
>
> Tom
>
>
>
> In a message dated 6/29/2011 7:01:10 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jdblackwell2@... writes:
>
>
>
>
> I recently added an '86 190D 5 speed to my fleet and while it looks and runs good, it has some climate control issues apparently due to a locked up heater box. The price for a new one is obscenely high and getting one from a PAP seems unlikely in terms of finding one locally or getting one removed and shipped. Any insights?
>

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] And When I'm Gone , Then What ?

 

Wait a minute, and I'll get my violin out.
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 3:12 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] And When I'm Gone , Then What ?

 

To -day I skipped work and tinkered on my two Coupes , getting the red one ready for it's fire sale give away by swapping out misc. parts so the bath I take will only be $5,000.00 or so .

I'm well pleased with the Euro headlights & bumpers in my keeper Coupe , the seller Coupe is running fine and in fact _bolts_ from a dead stop better than does my turbo Coupe , I'll miss it and hopefully the next owner will enjoy & take good care of it .

However , as I was driving to SWMBO's place for a nap , window down , elbow in the hot breeze & the AC cranked up as cold as it'll go , radio playing old Rock & Roll tunes I pondered : who'll give a rat's patoot about an old Mercedes Diesel Coupe after I've assumed room temperature ? . no one I'm betting .

That's kinda sad as I've put a lot of hard work and no small amount of ca$h into this old car , as it is fast approaching the zenith of Automotive perfection for this old geezer .

I think I'll go take a nap .

-Nate



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[diesel_mercedes] And When I'm Gone , Then What ?

 


To -day I skipped work and tinkered on my two Coupes , getting the red one ready for it's fire sale give away by swapping out misc. parts so the bath I take will only be $5,000.00 or so .

I'm well pleased with the Euro headlights & bumpers in my keeper Coupe , the seller Coupe is running fine and in fact _bolts_ from a dead stop better than does my turbo Coupe , I'll miss it and hopefully the next owner will enjoy & take good care of it .

However , as I was driving to SWMBO's place for a nap , window down , elbow in the hot breeze & the AC cranked up as cold as it'll go , radio playing old Rock & Roll tunes I pondered : who'll give a rat's patoot about an old Mercedes Diesel Coupe after I've assumed room temperature ? . no one I'm betting .

That's kinda sad as I've put a lot of hard work and no small amount of ca$h into this old car , as it is fast approaching the zenith of Automotive perfection for this old geezer .

I think I'll go take a nap .

-Nate

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[diesel_mercedes] Re : Bosch Injector Service

 


The deal is this : when they rebuild them , they just grab loose body parts out of a barrel , willy-nilly , then they shim & test them to suit the particular application . if BOSCH does the rebuilding , they have these nifty plastic bands that are both color coded and stamped with the rebuilt P/N , I don't like this .

As you're missing heat shields , I'm betting some goof just grabbed a handful of used injectors & slapped 'em on in , when you get it sorted to have 5 injectors that pop off at the same pressure (or within 10 #) and have nice fine conical mist spray patterns , your OM617 is going to suddenly have much more giddy-ap & git to it .

The fun you're having now is why I never , _EVER_ trust anyone or anything to have been done right .

-Nate
Brian K. wrote:
>
> Car is dead until I get a "new" transmission line from PnP. Meantime lots o leakage from the injector return lines, I got a meter of the stuff from Rusty and set about replacing the lot. Found an injector finger tight, so I pulled the fuel manifold and all the old return lines, and pulled out all the injectors to see how they were doing, never having done this since I installed the used engine, 10 or so years ago. Surprise!
>
> #1 Injector: KCA30S35/4 242 115 Bar. No heat sink.
>
> #2 Injector: KCA30S35/4 342 135 Bar, No heat sink.
>
> #3 Injector: KCA30S35/4 342 135 Bar. Heat sink
>
> #4 Injector: KCA30S35/4 342 135 Bar. No heat sink
>
> #5 injector KCA30S46 444 135 Bar. No heat sink
>
> All but number 5 seemed to seal with or without heat sinks, #5 not screwed all the way in, lots o carbon built up where the heat sink should have been.
>
> Anybody know which of these injector is the right one? Can't find a word anywhere about markings on Bosch fuel injectors.
>
> bk
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re : Git 'Er Home !

 


That means one more layover for shower & local BBQ joint..... =8-)

-Nate
Nate Rector wrote:
>
> Nate I'm close to N.C.
>
> --- Nate wrote:
>
>
>
> Sounds like a job for : The Junkyard Brothers ! . =8-) .
>
> As long as it shifts O.K. . no worries for me , Tom & I could just visit a few rural scrapyards & fill the previously clean back seat & trunk with goodies as we meandered it home to you , stopping by my NC friends who've been after me to visit for many a year now , I've never been to NC and I'm keen to go .
>
> I'd just cap off the green vacuum circuit that oughta fix the shifting issues and I can always shut it down under the hood .
>
> Too bad we're poor & still working .
>
> -Nate
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Remember when auto transporter companies were reliable and trustworthy?

 


My vote goes to Guido in Joisey .

-Nate
Brian wrote:
>
> Go to Small Claims Court, get a money judgment against them, and seize their assets. Or, hire some thugs from New Jersey to break their legs.
>
>  
> brian from la verne, ca
>
>
> ________________________________
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[diesel_mercedes] Awakening the 300SD

 

Car is dead until I get a "new" transmission line from PnP. Meantime lots o leakage from the injector return lines, I got a meter of the stuff from Rusty and set about replacing the lot. Found an injector finger tight, so I pulled the fuel manifold and all the old return lines, and pulled out all the injectors to see how they were doing, never having done this since I installed the used engine, 10 or so years ago. Surprise!

#1 Injector: KCA30S35/4 242 115 Bar. No heat sink.

#2 Injector: KCA30S35/4 342 135 Bar, No heat sink.

#3 Injector: KCA30S35/4 342 135 Bar. Heat sink

#4 Injector: KCA30S35/4 342 135 Bar. No heat sink

#5 injector KCA30S46 444 135 Bar. No heat sink

All but number 5 seemed to seal with or without heat sinks, #5 not screwed all the way in, lots o carbon built up where the heat sink should have been.

Anybody know which of these injector is the right one? Can't find a word anywhere about markings on Bosch fuel injectors.

bk

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Remember when auto transporter companies were reliable and trustworthy?

 

Mark,

Thanks for taking time to look this up. All of the estimates are at least $500 over my quote....but then what good is a quote when it is just a quote.

Chip

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Mark Atkins <mratkins@...> wrote:
>
> Company Cost Estimate Quote Number Contact Information
> Alpine Auto Transporters The most efficient auto shipper with the most
> competitive prices.
>
> $830 4232819 888-444-0079
> M-F 7-6pm MST, Sat 8-Noon MST
> Fully Enclosed Auto Transport. (Formerly FedEx) Fully Enclosed
> Door-to-Door Auto Transport. (Formerly FedEx Auto Transport)
>
> $1236 7359537 866-865-6172
> 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
> Dependable Auto Shippers With over 55 years in business and 1,000,000
> deliveries, we know shipping!
>
> $1499 48585559 800-827-6998
> M-F 7AM-9PM, Sat 8AM-6PM CST
>
>
> Chip,
>
> Not trying to run your business, and I don't have any idea what the
> other people's fee are, but here are quotes from Charlotte, NC to West
> Columbia, TX (south of you about an hour) for a 300TD. Rates should be
> the same for either car. DAS is actually the most expensive but I am
> sure all of them are trustable and bonded. The other guys are just
> sitting on your deposit if they have not "found" somebody to bring it.
>
> Just FYI.
>
> Mark
>
>
> On 6/30/2011 9:48 AM, Chip wrote:
> >
> > Alan,
> >
> > I am sure you are right about the implication of the company name,
> > because I have had plenty of worry's over this bunch.
> >
> > On the money side, They got $100 bucks up front, but that's it. They
> > have offered a full refund of the money on this, but I am pressing
> > them to get the job done at this point. That may end up being a mistake.
> >
> > Chip
> >
> > > Obviously "Worry Free" applies to the owners of the business. I assume
> > > they took your money. In their case CIF probably stands for "cash in
> > > front".
> > >
> >
> >
>
> --
>

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Remember when auto transporter companies were reliable and trustworthy?

Company Cost Estimate Quote Number Contact Information
Alpine Auto Transporters The most efficient auto shipper with the most competitive prices.
$830 4232819 888-444-0079
M-F 7-6pm MST, Sat 8-Noon MST
Fully Enclosed Auto Transport. (Formerly FedEx) Fully Enclosed Door-to-Door Auto Transport. (Formerly FedEx Auto Transport)
$1236 7359537 866-865-6172
24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Dependable Auto Shippers With over 55 years in business and 1,000,000 deliveries, we know shipping!
$1499 48585559 800-827-6998
M-F 7AM-9PM, Sat 8AM-6PM CST

Chip,

Not trying to run your business, and I don't have any idea what the other people's fee are, but here are quotes from Charlotte, NC to West Columbia, TX (south of you about an hour) for a 300TD. Rates should be the same for either car. DAS is actually the most expensive but I am sure all of them are trustable and bonded. The other guys are just sitting on your deposit if they have not "found" somebody to bring it.

Just FYI.

Mark


On 6/30/2011 9:48 AM, Chip wrote:
 

Alan,

I am sure you are right about the implication of the company name, because I have had plenty of worry's over this bunch.

On the money side, They got $100 bucks up front, but that's it. They have offered a full refund of the money on this, but I am pressing them to get the job done at this point. That may end up being a mistake.

Chip

> Obviously "Worry Free" applies to the owners of the business. I assume
> they took your money. In their case CIF probably stands for "cash in
> front".
>


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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Remember when auto transporter companies were reliable and trustworthy?

 

Alan,

I am sure you are right about the implication of the company name, because I have had plenty of worry's over this bunch.

On the money side, They got $100 bucks up front, but that's it. They have offered a full refund of the money on this, but I am pressing them to get the job done at this point. That may end up being a mistake.

Chip

> Obviously "Worry Free" applies to the owners of the business. I assume
> they took your money. In their case CIF probably stands for "cash in
> front".
>

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