Saw a beautiful black 300CDT at the Monrovia PAP. Group member?
Mike Young
83 Mercedes 300DT
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[diesel_mercedes] Monrovia PAP at 5:00 Thursday.
Re: [diesel_mercedes] Rubber muffler hangers for 123
On 1/6/2011 4:26 PM, bigbopper98118 wrote:
You can find both kinds on Ebay, the picture tells the story.All four of the hangers for this muffler broke or came off; three broke, one was still functional though deteriorated.
Two questions; are the ones others are using just the donut shape? the ones that were there had an inner part so the donut would stop the metal pieces from separating past a certain point, and the inner part would keep them from touching. If they'd been the donut type, they would not have remained with the vehicle.
The other is what is the part # for the donut with its hole still there type; it seems better...
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[diesel_mercedes] vwNate: Re: Glow Plugs : Resistance And Proper Testing
Hi Chuck ;
I wound up replacing the GP relay as that was bad under load , the car still flashes & beeps but the glow plugs now heat for 30 seconds if I wait that long , I just wait for the flashing & beeping to stop and it lights off *instantly* .
I guess the shorted glow plugs killed the relay ? . I dunno .
In time , I'll yank the dash binnacle and see what's up in there , write a post about what I find .
I drove the car 160 miles to-day , it is amazingly smooth & quiet .
I'm sure my sweet will love it .
-Nate
Chuck wrote:
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> Nate, did you ever discover the cause of the horn/beeping? I may have missed the answer, if so please point to message or repost.
>
> you posted: "so now we know that massive glow plug failure causes the indicator lamp to flash and maybe also the horn to toot (I dunno about this part , stay tuned) ."
>
> Any update on the answer?
>
> Thanks,
> Chuck
> 84 300sd
> >
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: HAPPY NEW YEAR !!
Yes , it was thankyouverymuch !
SWMBO & I drove to Las Vegas in my long bed GMC pickup truck at her suggestion as last year I had to leave behind cherry W-123 European bumpers @ $25.00 each...
We hit the Henderson P-A-P before checking into our room and no Mercedes parts for me this time =8-( .
It wasn't a total loss as I did find a driver's side mirror for my truck , some local jerkoff clipped & shattered it then drove off a few days before the trip .
We spent the entire rest of the time there to-gether , NO KIDS ~ what a nice time .
It's good to be back , I took the 84/85 Euro 300TD to a restoration place to-day and he gave me a bargain price to not only repair the accident damage but to re - spray the whole car & remove all the _copious_ dings , scrapes & rasberries they DPO's left in it .
I'm stoked ! SWMBO will be well pleased I'm having the whole thing re - sprayed , I hope I am too , looking at his other works makes me confident I'll be happy .
-Nate
Kevin wrote:
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> clatta clatta clatta clatta clatta.
>
> Happy New Year and Happy Dieseling!
>
> Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Rubber muffler hangers for 123
You can see both styles on Autohaus website.
1. The rubber one with bicycle chain inside is harder to put on, will last forever, and is more expensive
2. I order the rubber donuts which are cheaper, easier to put on, and inspect them at least semi annually. I also wrap a 4"-6" piece of a coat hanger on 1 or 2 holders as a safety valve.
3. Had a muffler hit the ground once (after I hit a speed bump). Had coat hangers in the trunk. Put the muffler back up with coat hangers at 10:30pm in Palm Springs after dinner, drove back to L.A. and ran that way for 5 years - only changed back to donuts because people laughed at me.
brian from la verne, ca
From: bigbopper98118 <bigbopper98118@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, January 6, 2011 1:26:25 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Rubber muffler hangers for 123
1. The rubber one with bicycle chain inside is harder to put on, will last forever, and is more expensive
2. I order the rubber donuts which are cheaper, easier to put on, and inspect them at least semi annually. I also wrap a 4"-6" piece of a coat hanger on 1 or 2 holders as a safety valve.
3. Had a muffler hit the ground once (after I hit a speed bump). Had coat hangers in the trunk. Put the muffler back up with coat hangers at 10:30pm in Palm Springs after dinner, drove back to L.A. and ran that way for 5 years - only changed back to donuts because people laughed at me.
From: bigbopper98118 <bigbopper98118@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, January 6, 2011 1:26:25 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Rubber muffler hangers for 123
All four of the hangers for this muffler broke or came off; three broke, one was still functional though deteriorated.
Two questions; are the ones others are using just the donut shape? the ones that were there had an inner part so the donut would stop the metal pieces from separating past a certain point, and the inner part would keep them from touching. If they'd been the donut type, they would not have remained with the vehicle.
The other is what is the part # for the donut with its hole still there type; it seems better...
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] PAP Visits
The PAP in Monrovia always have great selection on Mercedes. Everytime I go... I always see at least 1 w123 there. Once a few months ago... I saw 3 240d with manual trannys. It was so wierd to see so many at once.
-----Original Message-----
>From: brian's twin 83 300d's <bstromsoe@yahoo.com>
>Sent: Jan 5, 2011 8:22 AM
>To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [diesel_mercedes] PAP Visits
>
>OK, no promises, but - I am going to hit 2 or 3 PAP's on the east side of L.A. (Ontario, Pomona, Monrovia) on Thursday & Friday. Don't need anything in particular, just checking out what is in the yards.
>
>If anyone needs or wants anything, I'll be happy to look around and phone you from the yards if I see what you want. But, I need to know (a) what you want, and (b) a phone number. Try to be somewhat specific if you can (year, model, color, part#, etc).
>
>You can always send your tele number to my yahoo email, or use this group post if you want.
>
>Today, I finally take my wifes seat out and tighten everything down (been promising that for 6 months).
>
>brian from laverne
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>Yahoo! Groups Links
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[diesel_mercedes] Rubber muffler hangers for 123
All four of the hangers for this muffler broke or came off; three broke, one was still functional though deteriorated.
Two questions; are the ones others are using just the donut shape? the ones that were there had an inner part so the donut would stop the metal pieces from separating past a certain point, and the inner part would keep them from touching. If they'd been the donut type, they would not have remained with the vehicle.
The other is what is the part # for the donut with its hole still there type; it seems better...
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[diesel_mercedes] vwNate: Re: Glow Plugs : Resistance And Proper Testing
Nate, did you ever discover the cause of the horn/beeping? I may have missed the answer, if so please point to message or repost.
you posted: "so now we know that massive glow plug failure causes the indicator lamp to flash and maybe also the horn to toot (I dunno about this part , stay tuned) ."
Any update on the answer?
Thanks,
Chuck
84 300sd
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--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
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> O.K. Guys & Gals ;
>
> Here's one for the books :
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> My 1985 (build date Oct. '84) 300TD has had this weird horn beeping & glow plug lamp flashing at initial cold startup , to-day I decided to quick check it thusly :
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> Test light tip grounded in the throttle linkage on the rockerbox , I attached the alligator clip to the easiest to reach glow plug , turned
> on the key and the lamp lit even though the horn beeped and the dash indicator lamp flashed in time with the horn beeping....
>
> So I removed the GP Relay's black plastic cover and inspected the fuseable link , it passed the lamp test on both ends , screws were tight so I unplugged the lower MPC ,this contains the 5 glow plug wires , then I connected the alligator clip to a known good ground and turned on the ignition key ~ all five relay output pins had current , this showed the relay was O.K.so I then connected the alligator clip of the test light to the known hot wire inside the open relay then I probed each female connector inside the MPC and guess what ? only _one_ lit up the test lamp . the rest were open circuit .
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> Therefore I tested each glow plug by touching the test light's tip to each glow plug nut and only one lit the lamp ~ so now we know that massive glow plug failure causes the indicator lamp to flash and maybe also the horn to toot (I dunno about this part , stay tuned) .
>
> As I suspected the 25 year old glow plugs may have simply died of old age , I'd already purchased a full set of five Monark brand ones and will hopefully install them to-morrow along with a valve adjust .
>
> I tested in this sequence so I'd discover if the harness between the GP Relay and the GP's had any problems , shorts or open circuits .
>
> I hope this helps , the engine was hard to start , it only began to fire when I released the throttle and didn't touch it whilst cranking until the engine began to fire .
>
> -Nate
> (still learning every day)
>
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[diesel_mercedes] Cruise Control
Some weeks ago I saw an OM617 with NO cruise control hardware. I tucked it away as "interesting" but not critical to my way of life as I never use cruise control and mine doesn't work anyway. But, I did notice that my accelerator linkage on Mary was stiffer than the accelerator linkage on Martha. So while doing my weekly maintenance and looking at the cruise control linkage I decided to remove the rod that connects to the cruise control (which I don't use, need, or want anyway).
And, presto! My foot pedal and accelerator are my friend again. I may have to get some better linkage (straighter & at right angles) but for now, I think I did something good.
brian from laverne
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: parts
Hit me on the cell if you see any 116's. I think you already have my
number.
Thanks!
Ben near Detroit.
On 1/6/2011 1:53 PM, BStromsoe wrote:
> I'm going out tomorrow morning. Send me a tele # if you have not
> already done so.
> brian from la verne, ca
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* max_stemple <max_stemple@yahoo.com>
> *To:* diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Thu, January 6, 2011 9:38:54 AM
> *Subject:* [diesel_mercedes] Re: parts
>
>
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com>, "Carmine" <drnickv@...> wrote:
> >
> > I need a Right rear tail light for a 84 300D. Mine has a pinky size
> hole in it and will not pass a brake and light inspection. Went to 5
> PNP's with no success in Sacramento area. Anyone have one for sale? I
> would also be willing to rent one from a local guy. Mine works great,
> so I only really need it long enough to pass inspection
> >
> > thanks, Nick
> >
> Brake and light inspection in Sacramento?????????? Whats this? Max
>
>
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: parts
I'm going out tomorrow morning. Send me a tele # if you have not already done so.
brian from la verne, ca
From: max_stemple <max_stemple@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, January 6, 2011 9:38:54 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: parts
From: max_stemple <max_stemple@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, January 6, 2011 9:38:54 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: parts
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Carmine" <drnickv@...> wrote:
>
> I need a Right rear tail light for a 84 300D. Mine has a pinky size hole in it and will not pass a brake and light inspection. Went to 5 PNP's with no success in Sacramento area. Anyone have one for sale? I would also be willing to rent one from a local guy. Mine works great, so I only really need it long enough to pass inspection
>
> thanks, Nick
>
Brake and light inspection in Sacramento?????????? Whats this? Max
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: parts
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Carmine" <drnickv@...> wrote:
>
> I need a Right rear tail light for a 84 300D. Mine has a pinky size hole in it and will not pass a brake and light inspection. Went to 5 PNP's with no success in Sacramento area. Anyone have one for sale? I would also be willing to rent one from a local guy. Mine works great, so I only really need it long enough to pass inspection
>
> thanks, Nick
>
Brake and light inspection in Sacramento?????????? Whats this? Max
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] parts
I'm in Grass Valley, I'm sure I have one or more, if you want to come get
one.
I've got two 123's for parts cars.
Let me know, and I'll go check to make sure I have a good one.
Pay me what you think is fair.
Henry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carmine" <drnickv@sbcglobal.net>
To: <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 8:04 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] parts
I need a Right rear tail light for a 84 300D. Mine has a pinky size hole in
it and will not pass a brake and light inspection. Went to 5 PNP's with no
success in Sacramento area. Anyone have one for sale? I would also be
willing to rent one from a local guy. Mine works great, so I only really
need it long enough to pass inspection
thanks, Nick
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] parts
On 1/6/2011 11:04 AM, Carmine wrote:
I have a perfect condition Right side lens - complete assembly for $55. Send me your address and I'll let you know what the postage is. Pay by paypal. For general reference, I have a fairly substantial collection of 300D parts available.I need a Right rear tail light for a 84 300D. Mine has a pinky size hole in it and will not pass a brake and light inspection. Went to 5 PNP's with no success in Sacramento area. Anyone have one for sale? I would also be willing to rent one from a local guy. Mine works great, so I only really need it long enough to pass inspection
thanks, Nick
Al Boucher, POB 365 Cornwall on Hudson, NY 12520 845-534-9092
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] parts
On 1/6/2011 11:04 AM, Carmine wrote:
I'll check my stock on taillights, but in the meantime have you guys seen this. Since it relates to injectors it's not too far off topic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22vZZEPFock.I need a Right rear tail light for a 84 300D. Mine has a pinky size hole in it and will not pass a brake and light inspection. Went to 5 PNP's with no success in Sacramento area. Anyone have one for sale? I would also be willing to rent one from a local guy. Mine works great, so I only really need it long enough to pass inspection
thanks, Nick
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