Re: [diesel_mercedes] Finally!

 

Go slow, be patient, take small bites, one system at a time.

 

brian from la verne, ca

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From: bgiovan <bgiovan@cavtel.net>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, April 25, 2011 7:21:53 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Finally!

 

Jeez Louise! I sent the head out over 2 months ago and finally, yes finally after waiting for parts (prechamber shims, intake and exhaust guides, etc., the machine shop finally returned to me a "perfect" head. Better be! I rebuilt the turbo myself but had the shop balance the turbo (at TN Nate's suggestion) so that's done. Got the rebuild kit for the vacuum pump from Peachparts; had the starter rebuilt while that whole side was open, putting a new water pump on, etc. Sent the radiator out for a once-over. Got all the sundry parts (yeah right) so reassembly to commence this coming Friday/Saturday. Until I see that missed a part (like rubber exhaust hangers, damn!).

Never done this in my life I must say. Any last words for a rookie about to rebuild the entire upper half of a OM617 with nothing but a FSM and a dream?

Thinking about prep before head is remounted, what should I be doing to get the block ready? Want to desparately flush the cooling system but sort of can't now with the head off, lest I get crap where I don't want it. Fire away ladies and germs.

Ben near Detroit

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RE: [diesel_mercedes] 84 300D

 

The window switch is most likely gummed up.  They can be cleaned and reinstalled, if you're careful.  The contacts can be cleaned by "burnishing" (rubbing with a pencil eraser).

Your cruise control sounds like it's operating just like the one in my former car, a '77 300D.  I removed the control box from behind the passenger side kick panel, opened the cover, then resoldered all the connections.  After re-installation, it worked great!

There is no light in the dash to indicate whether the cruise control is on.

Mark in Lakewood, CO

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From: drnickv@sbcglobal.net
Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:44:37 +0000
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] 84 300D

 

Wow,

I am developing a love hate relationship with our car. We named it Double G (Golden Goose) because we have not had to stop at a gas station for 4 months (over 7K miles). She purrs like a kitten on WVO, Biogreasel and 100% biodiesel. Can not hardly tell the difference.

The bad, someone rearended the car and was estimated as 4K in repair and the insurance company wants to give us $1600 dollars and total it. We paid 2300 and did 500 in repairs ect. We also have 3 issues I hope you guys can help with.

1. drivers window will not go up or down- just started last night
2. Cruise control will accelerate only if hold the lever up but will not do anything else. ( is there a light that tells if it is on)
3. A/C not blowing cold.

do not really know where to start with these issues. Drivers window and cruise are probably the priority. A/C, my son may be able to dx when he gets into his A/C class in college.

thanks, NICK

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[diesel_mercedes] Finally!

 

Jeez Louise! I sent the head out over 2 months ago and finally, yes finally after waiting for parts (prechamber shims, intake and exhaust guides, etc., the machine shop finally returned to me a "perfect" head. Better be! I rebuilt the turbo myself but had the shop balance the turbo (at TN Nate's suggestion) so that's done. Got the rebuild kit for the vacuum pump from Peachparts; had the starter rebuilt while that whole side was open, putting a new water pump on, etc. Sent the radiator out for a once-over. Got all the sundry parts (yeah right) so reassembly to commence this coming Friday/Saturday. Until I see that missed a part (like rubber exhaust hangers, damn!).

Never done this in my life I must say. Any last words for a rookie about to rebuild the entire upper half of a OM617 with nothing but a FSM and a dream?

Thinking about prep before head is remounted, what should I be doing to get the block ready? Want to desparately flush the cooling system but sort of can't now with the head off, lest I get crap where I don't want it. Fire away ladies and germs.

Ben near Detroit

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Re: [diesel_mercedes]300D

 

Hi guys is there anywhere online I cam look up the block numbers to see what I have as far as engine go's 

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On Apr 25, 2011, at 12:55 PM, Alan Boucher <alstheone@verizon.net> wrote:

 

On 4/25/2011 10:28 AM, BStromsoe wrote:

 

I disengaged both of my cruise control units by removing the connecting rod and don't miss them at all.

 

brian from la verne, ca

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From: Aleph93 <aleph93@ca.rr.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, April 25, 2011 6:54:09 AM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes]300D

 

It seems like, the bigger issue is the smashed in rear.
I wrote a few comments below.

Rob
Garden Grove, CA

On 4/25/11 1:18 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> 84 300D
> Posted by: "Carmine"drnickv@sbcglobal.net drnickv@sbcglobal.net
> Date: Sun Apr 24, 2011 6:15 pm ((PDT))
>
> Wow,
>
> I am developing a love hate relationship with our car. We named it Double G (Golden Goose) because we have not had to stop at a gas station for 4 months (over 7K miles). She purrs like a kitten on WVO, Biogreasel and 100% biodiesel. Can not hardly tell the difference.
>
> The bad, someone rearended the car and was estimated as 4K in repair and the insurance company wants to give us $1600 dollars and total it. We paid 2300 and did 500 in repairs ect. We also have 3 issues I hope you guys can help with.
>
> 1. drivers window will not go up or down- just started last night

The switch is most likely dirty. It can be cleaned out. I think it was
Tom who wrote instructions a few years back. Search the messages.

> 2. Cruise control will accelerate only if hold the lever up but will not do anything else. ( is there a light that tells if it is on)

It's more surprising that the cruise works at all, as they're known for
going out. Mine worked like yours when I bought it, then later, not at
all. Some people have re-soldered the connections in the box, and others
have sent it out for repair. Not cheap.

> 3. A/C not blowing cold.
>
> do not really know where to start with these issues. Drivers window and cruise are probably the priority. A/C, my son may be able to dx when he gets into his A/C class in college.

Might just need some r134 if it's been changed over from r12.
Compressors known for going out at any time...
> thanks, NICK

Unfortunately in the Northeast we can't often get away with resting both feet firmlyon the floor.  It worked with my Fiat 600 not so well with my 560 SEL.

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Re: [diesel_mercedes]300D

 

On 4/25/2011 10:28 AM, BStromsoe wrote:

 

I disengaged both of my cruise control units by removing the connecting rod and don't miss them at all.

 

brian from la verne, ca

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From: Aleph93 <aleph93@ca.rr.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, April 25, 2011 6:54:09 AM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes]300D

 

It seems like, the bigger issue is the smashed in rear.
I wrote a few comments below.

Rob
Garden Grove, CA

On 4/25/11 1:18 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> 84 300D
> Posted by: "Carmine"drnickv@sbcglobal.net drnickv@sbcglobal.net
> Date: Sun Apr 24, 2011 6:15 pm ((PDT))
>
> Wow,
>
> I am developing a love hate relationship with our car. We named it Double G (Golden Goose) because we have not had to stop at a gas station for 4 months (over 7K miles). She purrs like a kitten on WVO, Biogreasel and 100% biodiesel. Can not hardly tell the difference.
>
> The bad, someone rearended the car and was estimated as 4K in repair and the insurance company wants to give us $1600 dollars and total it. We paid 2300 and did 500 in repairs ect. We also have 3 issues I hope you guys can help with.
>
> 1. drivers window will not go up or down- just started last night

The switch is most likely dirty. It can be cleaned out. I think it was
Tom who wrote instructions a few years back. Search the messages.

> 2. Cruise control will accelerate only if hold the lever up but will not do anything else. ( is there a light that tells if it is on)

It's more surprising that the cruise works at all, as they're known for
going out. Mine worked like yours when I bought it, then later, not at
all. Some people have re-soldered the connections in the box, and others
have sent it out for repair. Not cheap.

> 3. A/C not blowing cold.
>
> do not really know where to start with these issues. Drivers window and cruise are probably the priority. A/C, my son may be able to dx when he gets into his A/C class in college.

Might just need some r134 if it's been changed over from r12.
Compressors known for going out at any time...
> thanks, NICK

Unfortunately in the Northeast we can't often get away with resting both feet firmlyon the floor.  It worked with my Fiat 600 not so well with my 560 SEL.

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Re: [diesel_mercedes]300D

 

I disengaged both of my cruise control units by removing the connecting rod and don't miss them at all.

 

brian from la verne, ca

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To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, April 25, 2011 6:54:09 AM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes]300D

 

It seems like, the bigger issue is the smashed in rear.
I wrote a few comments below.

Rob
Garden Grove, CA

On 4/25/11 1:18 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> 84 300D
> Posted by: "Carmine"drnickv@sbcglobal.net drnickv@sbcglobal.net
> Date: Sun Apr 24, 2011 6:15 pm ((PDT))
>
> Wow,
>
> I am developing a love hate relationship with our car. We named it Double G (Golden Goose) because we have not had to stop at a gas station for 4 months (over 7K miles). She purrs like a kitten on WVO, Biogreasel and 100% biodiesel. Can not hardly tell the difference.
>
> The bad, someone rearended the car and was estimated as 4K in repair and the insurance company wants to give us $1600 dollars and total it. We paid 2300 and did 500 in repairs ect. We also have 3 issues I hope you guys can help with.
>
> 1. drivers window will not go up or down- just started last night

The switch is most likely dirty. It can be cleaned out. I think it was
Tom who wrote instructions a few years back. Search the messages.

> 2. Cruise control will accelerate only if hold the lever up but will not do anything else. ( is there a light that tells if it is on)

It's more surprising that the cruise works at all, as they're known for
going out. Mine worked like yours when I bought it, then later, not at
all. Some people have re-soldered the connections in the box, and others
have sent it out for repair. Not cheap.

> 3. A/C not blowing cold.
>
> do not really know where to start with these issues. Drivers window and cruise are probably the priority. A/C, my son may be able to dx when he gets into his A/C class in college.

Might just need some r134 if it's been changed over from r12.
Compressors known for going out at any time...
> thanks, NICK

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Re: [diesel_mercedes]300D

 

It seems like, the bigger issue is the smashed in rear.
I wrote a few comments below.

Rob
Garden Grove, CA

On 4/25/11 1:18 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> 84 300D
> Posted by: "Carmine"drnickv@sbcglobal.net drnickv@sbcglobal.net
> Date: Sun Apr 24, 2011 6:15 pm ((PDT))
>
> Wow,
>
> I am developing a love hate relationship with our car. We named it Double G (Golden Goose) because we have not had to stop at a gas station for 4 months (over 7K miles). She purrs like a kitten on WVO, Biogreasel and 100% biodiesel. Can not hardly tell the difference.
>
> The bad, someone rearended the car and was estimated as 4K in repair and the insurance company wants to give us $1600 dollars and total it. We paid 2300 and did 500 in repairs ect. We also have 3 issues I hope you guys can help with.
>
> 1. drivers window will not go up or down- just started last night

The switch is most likely dirty. It can be cleaned out. I think it was
Tom who wrote instructions a few years back. Search the messages.

> 2. Cruise control will accelerate only if hold the lever up but will not do anything else. ( is there a light that tells if it is on)

It's more surprising that the cruise works at all, as they're known for
going out. Mine worked like yours when I bought it, then later, not at
all. Some people have re-soldered the connections in the box, and others
have sent it out for repair. Not cheap.

> 3. A/C not blowing cold.
>
> do not really know where to start with these issues. Drivers window and cruise are probably the priority. A/C, my son may be able to dx when he gets into his A/C class in college.

Might just need some r134 if it's been changed over from r12.
Compressors known for going out at any time...
> thanks, NICK

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: MOTHERS

 

Nate, you may want to go back and delete your "subject" line as these posts do live forever sort of.

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[diesel_mercedes] Mothers

 

With Mothers Day approaching, we should perhaps modify the previous heading.

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] MOTHERFUCKER !

 

I may not agree with what you say, but I'll defend to my death your right to say them.....  (author unknown by me)

 

In a message dated 4/25/2011 8:34:29 A.M. Central Daylight Time, alstheone@verizon.net writes:

I thought filthy words were not allowed,on this group.

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] MOTHERFUCKER !

 

On 4/25/2011 8:15 AM, Nate Rector wrote:

 

I thought filthy words were not allowed,on this group. --- On Mon, 4/25/11, bgiovan@cavtel.net <bgiovan@cavtel.net> wrote: From: bgiovan@cavtel.net <bgiovan@cavtel.net> Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] MOTHERFUCKER ! To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, April 25, 2011, 7:11 AM   Whoa. Nate spun out. Awesome! Ben near Detroit. On 4/24/2011 11:58 PM, Barry Edwards wrote: > Nice > > Sent from my iPad > > On Apr 24, 2011, at 11:38 PM, Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com > <mailto:vwnate1@yahoo.com>> wrote: > >> >> I can't get into any of my yahoo groups . >> >> fuck this bullshit . >> >> -Nate >> >

Filthy?  I was thinking good clean fun!

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