Re: [diesel_mercedes] How I spent my Super Bowl Sunday

 

Well, we used to take them apart and put the block in a hot tank overnight, then get the block magnafluxed to check for cracks beforfe we rebuilt them.

Today, I would just send the core away and get a rebuilt from some reputable outfit because I am too old to want to play with rebuilding. But, you are young and have time and energy to rebuild if you want to (+ a warm garage).
 
brian from la verne, ca


From: bgiovan <bgiovan@cavtel.net>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, February 6, 2011 6:29:07 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] How I spent my Super Bowl Sunday

 

Weak, I know. Bringing everyone back up to speed, found a sweet 1979 300SD down in Florida for cheap that was truly rust free and in imacculate shape but the DPO overheated it and they didn't want to spend the money to see what happened. Here's what happened:

https://picasaweb.google.com/116318077355015592300/HowISpentMySuperBowlSunday2011#

Thoughts?

Ben near Detroit.


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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Vacuum pump 101

 

Sometimes it is closer than the same year; i.e., there are splits in parts depending on VIN numbers within the same year. Or, you can find a 1983 body with a 1982 transplant engine like Mary, or some other tweaks. Or, the old grey market trick.

brian
 
brian from la verne, ca


From: bgiovan <bgiovan@cavtel.net>
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Sent: Sun, February 6, 2011 7:15:22 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Vacuum pump 101

 

Both cars built in 1979 but two totally different vacuump pumps. Why for?

https://picasaweb.google.com/116318077355015592300/OM617VacuumPumps#

Ben near Detroit.


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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Vacuum pump 101

 


Good question ! .

Maybe one is a NA and t'other is from a turbo equipped engine ? .

-Nate
Ben wrote:
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> Both cars built in 1979 but two totally different vacuump pumps. Why for?
>
> https://picasaweb.google.com/116318077355015592300/OM617VacuumPumps#
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> Ben near Detroit.
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: How I spent my Super Bowl Sunday

 


You've still not learned your lesson I see =8-) .

Fla has NO ' rust free ' cars ! .

Unless _you_ personally go see it and take it far enough to inspect the pinchwelds , it's just another $250 junker .

-Nate
Ben wrote:
>
> Weak, I know. Bringing everyone back up to speed, found a sweet 1979 300SD down in Florida for cheap that was truly rust free and in imacculate shape but the DPO overheated it and they didn't want to spend the money to see what happened. Here's what happened:
>
> https://picasaweb.google.com/116318077355015592300/HowISpentMySuperBowlSunday2011#
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Ben near Detroit.
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Head light and fog light problem

 


First thing :

Use a test light to check the current flow across the fuses....

If _ANY_ have white metal strips (Aluminum) scrap them ALL and replace with copper strip ones , you'll need white (8 Amp.) & red (16amp.) ones , any VW / BMW /PORSCHE / MERCEDES Partshaus or garage will have them in stock for $5 the strip of 5 fuses...

I assume you know to pull the headlight switch out for the fog/driving lights and they only work on low beam...

-Nate
Greg wrote:
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> Got a problem with the head lights fog lights dont work one head light works high beems both work replace head light no power to conecter any ideas
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[diesel_mercedes] Vacuum pump 101

 

Both cars built in 1979 but two totally different vacuump pumps. Why for?

https://picasaweb.google.com/116318077355015592300/OM617VacuumPumps#

Ben near Detroit.

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[diesel_mercedes] How I spent my Super Bowl Sunday

 

Weak, I know. Bringing everyone back up to speed, found a sweet 1979 300SD down in Florida for cheap that was truly rust free and in imacculate shape but the DPO overheated it and they didn't want to spend the money to see what happened. Here's what happened:

https://picasaweb.google.com/116318077355015592300/HowISpentMySuperBowlSunday2011#

Thoughts?

Ben near Detroit.

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Head light and fog light problem

 

Thanks for everyones help I checked the fuses since I am accustomed to Chevy I am use to only one fuse for the lights not one for each but its all good i also replaced my headlights with some brighter ones but manana i am going to make a guy an offer on a 1985 300sd that i want for parts.

Greg Arrambide
1984 MB 300SD
Del Rio, Texas 78840

--- On Sun, 2/6/11, c24052000 <jcrcpa@tx.rr.com> wrote:

From: c24052000 <jcrcpa@tx.rr.com>
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Head light and fog light problem
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, February 6, 2011, 10:33 AM

 

ground connection loose?
chuck

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Greg Arrambide <rio78840@...> wrote:
>
> Got a problem with the head lights fog lights dont work one head light works high beems both work replace head light no power to conecter any ideas
>
> Nate <vwnate1@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >Yes and that's an S & S Victoria just like the one I got for free....
> >
> >These are very good vehicles , Tom is using his as a truck .
> >
> >Most get scrapped out for lack of interest....
> >
> >-Nate
> > Kevin wrote:
> >>
> >> Doesn't a list member have one of these?
> >>
> >> http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/2198109054.html
> >>
> >> You don't see many of these popping up for sale too often!
> >>
> >> Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
> >>
> >
> >
>


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[diesel_mercedes] ALDA cleaned out - 100% clogged on 84 300D with 120k miles

 

The "whatzitdo" pix from bartonfiske reminded me to clean the ALDA which I had forgotten all about...

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diesel_mercedes/photos/album/1102994371/pic/1225428780/view?picmode=&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&count=20&dir=asc

My ALDA banjo bolt was completely stopped up all the way through and the hose was black with soot. Cleaned the bolt out with a wire and some gum cutter spray aka carb cleaner. Disconnected the hose at the other end and sprayed that out as well, didn't seem to be uber-clogged, it dripped black but there was no problem getting throughput. Took about an hour since I spent 30 minutes looking for the hose clamp that flew across the garage (didn't find it...have to get another one tomorrow). Haven't driven it yet. The banjo bolt was surprisingly loose and absolutely 100% clogged. Car only has about 120k miles on it. Maybe there is too much oil going through the turbo. Anyone know?

Mine is an 84 300D so slightly different from these pix but basically the same job:

http://www.dieselgiant.com/mercedesaldaboostsystemservi.htm

Jim

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Leaks

 

Filled up my '87 300D yesterday, $3.59/gallon in El Monte. Last tank averaged 30mpg, Good but her my best. Temp right now in Temple City is 77.

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "brian's 83 300d's" <bstromsoe@...> wrote:
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> 26.2 mpg on Mary this morning after fill up on $3.70 per gallon diesel. Jealousy and envy toward you WVO / SVO guys.
>
> Another difference between Mary and Martha that I will address "someday."
>
> Mary leaks oil, but not a drop of transmission fluid. Martha leaks transmission fluid, buty not a drop of oil.
>
> Spring is coming (72F today). It is almost time to polish and wax them both. And, think about putting them in the air to see what needs to be done on the underbelly of both.
>
> brian from la verne
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Head light and fog light problem

 

ground connection loose?
chuck

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Greg Arrambide <rio78840@...> wrote:
>
> Got a problem with the head lights fog lights dont work one head light works high beems both work replace head light no power to conecter any ideas
>
> Nate <vwnate1@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >Yes and that's an S & S Victoria just like the one I got for free....
> >
> >These are very good vehicles , Tom is using his as a truck .
> >
> >Most get scrapped out for lack of interest....
> >
> >-Nate
> > Kevin wrote:
> >>
> >> Doesn't a list member have one of these?
> >>
> >> http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/2198109054.html
> >>
> >> You don't see many of these popping up for sale too often!
> >>
> >> Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
> >>
> >
> >
>

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Head light and fog light problem

 

fuse?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Arrambide" <rio78840@yahoo.com>
To: <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 6:38 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Head light and fog light problem

> Got a problem with the head lights fog lights dont work one head light
> works high beems both work replace head light no power to conecter any
> ideas
>
> Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>Yes and that's an S & S Victoria just like the one I got for free....
>>
>>These are very good vehicles , Tom is using his as a truck .
>>
>>Most get scrapped out for lack of interest....
>>
>>-Nate
>> Kevin wrote:
>>>
>>> Doesn't a list member have one of these?
>>>
>>> http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/2198109054.html
>>>
>>> You don't see many of these popping up for sale too often!
>>>
>>> Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
>>>
>>
>>
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Head light and fog light problem

 

Got a problem with the head lights fog lights dont work one head light works high beems both work replace head light no power to conecter any ideas

Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
>Yes and that's an S & S Victoria just like the one I got for free....
>
>These are very good vehicles , Tom is using his as a truck .
>
>Most get scrapped out for lack of interest....
>
>-Nate
> Kevin wrote:
>>
>> Doesn't a list member have one of these?
>>
>> http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/2198109054.html
>>
>> You don't see many of these popping up for sale too often!
>>
>> Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
>>
>
>

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