Re: [diesel_mercedes] Voltage Regulator #

 

Did you get the Bilsteins in Placentia?
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 8:12 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Voltage Regulator #

 

OOps ~ I forgot to post the good BOSCH P/N , here it is now : 1 197 311 023

Don't let them overcharge you , IIRC this one is under $20 and worth every penny .

Be sure to get two , in a couple years you'll be glad you did .

-Nate



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[diesel_mercedes] _Proper_ Starting Drill

 



You may have caused your own problem Chuck ~ this is _NEVER_ permissable in an Diesel Mercedes .

-Nate

Chuck Admitted :

I will say the lights, radio, and air were still on when I tried the restart.

Chuck

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: towing 300TD

 


_Whew_ ! .

That's quite a load , I hope you re packed the trailer's wheel bearings first .

Didja run any fuel mileage checks ? .

-Nate
Rick wrote:
>
> Folks
>
> my daughter and i just hauled a 1650 pound printing press from athens,
> ga to memphis tn behind a 1982 300td (running on WVO)
>
> most pickups wouldn't like that job
>
> the trip was fairly uneventful
> thanks,
>
> xx rick
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: battery/headlight/alternator

 


Chuck ;

NO relation to the new headlight .

These otherwise fine cars tend to stop charging but not turn on the red dashboard warning lamp so you happily drive until it suddenly won't start .

FWIW , for less than the Mechanic charges to (maybe) test things , you can buy an alternator tester that plugs into the cigarette lighter and shows *exactly* what's going on under the hood .

If you have access to a battery charger , you can complete the entire testing cycle at home for less $ than taking it anywhere .

Remember to try turning the alternator's fan by hand , if it isn't really hard to make slip in the belt and if the belt doesn't squeak when you force it to turn , the V-Belt is too loose ~ look closely at the narrow part , if any cracks it's JUNK and waiting to snap and strand you .

-Nate
Chuck wrote:
>
> I replaced the left front headlight last Thursday, on Saturday the battery was dead. Charged and was fine Sunday and Monday. car died in the drive thru this am. Jumped it and will probably have to jump it to get home tonight. I put in a sylvania super bright twice the price bulb. $19 vs $9 for the cheap one.
>
> Anyone think of a reason the new bulb would drain the battery? or just coincidence.
> The alternator is a little over a year old.
> The battery is 10 months old.
>
> If the battery checks out ok at wally's, I guess I will take it in and have the mech check the alternator.
>
> Chuck
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Digest Number 4825

 


Well ;

I called the nice young man and he says they're used and not even gas shocks..

I think I'll pass then .

THANK YOU Rob for posting this ,mayhap another can use them .

-Nate
Rob wrote:
>
> Nate,
>
> Placentia is by Fullerton (OC)
> 57/ 91 frwys
>
> Yes, a MB trip might be in order.
>
> Call and make sure they're HDs.
>
> Rob
> ==
>
> On 5/31/11 1:16 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> > 6a. Re: BILSTEIN SHOCKS/ deal, craigs list SoCal
> > Posted by: "Nate"vwnate1@... vwnate1
> > Date: Mon May 30, 2011 10:13 pm ((PDT))
> >
> >
> > ! ME ! .
> >
> > Where's Placentia ? . sounds like a road trip might be in order....
> >
> > -Nate
> > Rob wrote:
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Anyone need some BILSTEIN SHOCKS for their 300D, in SoCal?
> >> >
> >> > Looks like a deal on Craig's list.
> >> > Ask if they're HD, that's the one's you want.
> >> > not me// see below
> >> >
> >> > Rob
> >> > Garden Grove, CA
> >> > =====
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > 300d Mercedes Shocks 300td 240d 300cd New - $100 (Placentia)
> >> >
> >> > ----------------------------------------------------------
> >> > Date: 2011-05-25, 3:01PM PDT
> >> > Reply to: sale-xsna8-2402704150@
> >> > <mailto:sale-xsna8-2402704150@?subject=300d%20Mercedes%20Shocks%20300td%20240d%20300cd%20New%20-%20%24100%20%28Placentia%29&body=%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Forangecounty.craigslist.org%2Fpts%2F2402704150.html%0A>
> >> > ^[Errors when replying to ads?
> >> > <http://www.craigslist.org/about/help/replying_to_posts>]
> >> > ----------------------------------------------------------
> >> >
> >> > I had a 1985 300d sedan I bought shocks for then my car got in wreck.
> >> > New shocks if you need all four then 100 bucks or make offer on pairs.
> >> > Thanks
> >> > Josh
> >> > 714 499 4706
> >> >
> >> > MERCEDES BILSTEIN SHOCK S Front and rear.
> >> > 230 240D 300D 300CD
> >> >
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Fuel Milage Check 1984 300CD Auto W/ AC

 


424 miles , 26 MPG .

This fillup I added 4 Oz. MMO .

Price was $4.25 /Gallon , branded , their gasoline was $3.99 .

Some kids came by and filled a clear plastic jug with regular , it was watery yellow in color ~ total crap .

I await to see if the MMO helps mileage .

-Nate

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[diesel_mercedes] Voltage Regulator #

 


OOps ~ I forgot to post the good BOSCH P/N , here it is now : 1 197 311 023

Don't let them overcharge you , IIRC this one is under $20 and worth every penny .

Be sure to get two , in a couple years you'll be glad you did .

-Nate

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: W123 240D Vacuum leak, then no vacuum at all.

 

Fascinating.  So... Does owning old Mercedes diesels cause diabetes, or is it diesels generally...?

bk

--- On Wed, 6/1/11, Old Grumpy <grumpygubbe@gmail.com> wrote:

From: Old Grumpy <grumpygubbe@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: W123 240D Vacuum leak, then no vacuum at all.
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 9:48 AM

 

Well you asked for it! Diabetic type 2 since 20 years, off my insulin pump since 5 years now because of LCHF a diet which has now given me gout in my left wrist. My heating broke down just before Christmas last so I spent 3 months wrapped up watching the idiot box all day long in zero temperatures - this brought a blood clot to my leg and oh yeah, what's left of my teeth give me jipp on a regular basis. However, still going strong on wvo and now putting an OM 617 into a Range Rover. Ooh, ouch, grunt, groan, curse........

2011/6/1 BStromsoe <bstromsoe@yahoo.com>


One of the reasons I like this group is that our bodies are falling apart. Not our car bodies, our real flesh and blood bodies. I let my blood sugar run wild last month (type 2 diabetes) and my kidney back ache meant I was not going to crawl under the cars for any reason. But today, ah that is another story. Today I put the rear end into the air and replace my 4 rubber donuts on the muffler. I also tie a snippet from a coat hanger on one or two of the hangers as a safety measure because rubber donuts do not live forever (I know about the bicycle chain donut, my way is easier and cheaper). Then I will scootch around and see how good my steam cleaning was - might even decide to eat lunch if it is clean enough.

So, I nominate June 01 as Ache & Pain Day in order to allow all of you to chime in as to what makes you special in the world of achy breaky benzes.
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: poscgrad <poscgrad@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 10:18 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: W123 240D Vacuum leak, then no vacuum at all.

 
Thanks everybody for the ideas. Once my leg is better, I will have to start doing some testing and replacing some vacuum tubing!
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
>
>
> It's because it's *NOT* a minor vacuum leak ! .
>
> Fix it and the other slow leaks and all will be well again _and_ , the doors will self unlock in the morning.....
>
> -Nate
> Jonathan wrote:
> >
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > Reporting in with an interesting problem. I have a 1977 240D. Recently I noticed a hissing sound coming from the black rubber conduit that runs between the driver's door and the front fender.
> >
> > I drove for a couple of week, the car would loose some vacuum sitting, say at work, but after driving a few miles it would build vacuum up again. Since then, the car has sat several weeks because I had a surgery on my leg. When I went out last Wednesday and today, the car start as normal but I noticed, after about ten minutes, the locks would not work and the ignition key would not stop the engine.
> >
> > Right now, the power locks don't work, the transmission and brakes work fine, but the trunk is locked while everything else is unlocked?
> >
> > Any ideas on why it would suddenly stop building vacuum after having a small leak and sitting for a while?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Johnathan
> > 1977 240D, 224,780
> > Mixed driving, 30mpg
> >
>






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Re: [diesel_mercedes] leaks and aging engines

 

No wonder you are Old Grumpy.
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: Old Grumpy <grumpygubbe@gmail.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 9:48 AM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: W123 240D Vacuum leak, then no vacuum at all.

 
Well you asked for it! Diabetic type 2 since 20 years, off my insulin pump since 5 years now because of LCHF a diet which has now given me gout in my left wrist. My heating broke down just before Christmas last so I spent 3 months wrapped up watching the idiot box all day long in zero temperatures - this brought a blood clot to my leg and oh yeah, what's left of my teeth give me jipp on a regular basis. However, still going strong on wvo and now putting an OM 617 into a Range Rover. Ooh, ouch, grunt, groan, curse........

2011/6/1 BStromsoe <bstromsoe@yahoo.com>


One of the reasons I like this group is that our bodies are falling apart. Not our car bodies, our real flesh and blood bodies. I let my blood sugar run wild last month (type 2 diabetes) and my kidney back ache meant I was not going to crawl under the cars for any reason. But today, ah that is another story. Today I put the rear end into the air and replace my 4 rubber donuts on the muffler. I also tie a snippet from a coat hanger on one or two of the hangers as a safety measure because rubber donuts do not live forever (I know about the bicycle chain donut, my way is easier and cheaper). Then I will scootch around and see how good my steam cleaning was - might even decide to eat lunch if it is clean enough.

So, I nominate June 01 as Ache & Pain Day in order to allow all of you to chime in as to what makes you special in the world of achy breaky benzes.
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: poscgrad <poscgrad@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 10:18 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: W123 240D Vacuum leak, then no vacuum at all.

 
Thanks everybody for the ideas. Once my leg is better, I will have to start doing some testing and replacing some vacuum tubing!
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
>
>
> It's because it's *NOT* a minor vacuum leak ! .
>
> Fix it and the other slow leaks and all will be well again _and_ , the doors will self unlock in the morning.....
>
> -Nate
> Jonathan wrote:
> >
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > Reporting in with an interesting problem. I have a 1977 240D. Recently I noticed a hissing sound coming from the black rubber conduit that runs between the driver's door and the front fender.
> >
> > I drove for a couple of week, the car would loose some vacuum sitting, say at work, but after driving a few miles it would build vacuum up again. Since then, the car has sat several weeks because I had a surgery on my leg. When I went out last Wednesday and today, the car start as normal but I noticed, after about ten minutes, the locks would not work and the ignition key would not stop the engine.
> >
> > Right now, the power locks don't work, the transmission and brakes work fine, but the trunk is locked while everything else is unlocked?
> >
> > Any ideas on why it would suddenly stop building vacuum after having a small leak and sitting for a while?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Johnathan
> > 1977 240D, 224,780
> > Mixed driving, 30mpg
> >
>








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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: W123 240D Vacuum leak, then no vacuum at all.

 

Well you asked for it! Diabetic type 2 since 20 years, off my insulin pump since 5 years now because of LCHF a diet which has now given me gout in my left wrist. My heating broke down just before Christmas last so I spent 3 months wrapped up watching the idiot box all day long in zero temperatures - this brought a blood clot to my leg and oh yeah, what's left of my teeth give me jipp on a regular basis. However, still going strong on wvo and now putting an OM 617 into a Range Rover. Ooh, ouch, grunt, groan, curse........

2011/6/1 BStromsoe <bstromsoe@yahoo.com>


One of the reasons I like this group is that our bodies are falling apart. Not our car bodies, our real flesh and blood bodies. I let my blood sugar run wild last month (type 2 diabetes) and my kidney back ache meant I was not going to crawl under the cars for any reason. But today, ah that is another story. Today I put the rear end into the air and replace my 4 rubber donuts on the muffler. I also tie a snippet from a coat hanger on one or two of the hangers as a safety measure because rubber donuts do not live forever (I know about the bicycle chain donut, my way is easier and cheaper). Then I will scootch around and see how good my steam cleaning was - might even decide to eat lunch if it is clean enough.

So, I nominate June 01 as Ache & Pain Day in order to allow all of you to chime in as to what makes you special in the world of achy breaky benzes.
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: poscgrad <poscgrad@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 10:18 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: W123 240D Vacuum leak, then no vacuum at all.

 
Thanks everybody for the ideas. Once my leg is better, I will have to start doing some testing and replacing some vacuum tubing!
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
>
>
> It's because it's *NOT* a minor vacuum leak ! .
>
> Fix it and the other slow leaks and all will be well again _and_ , the doors will self unlock in the morning.....
>
> -Nate
> Jonathan wrote:
> >
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > Reporting in with an interesting problem. I have a 1977 240D. Recently I noticed a hissing sound coming from the black rubber conduit that runs between the driver's door and the front fender.
> >
> > I drove for a couple of week, the car would loose some vacuum sitting, say at work, but after driving a few miles it would build vacuum up again. Since then, the car has sat several weeks because I had a surgery on my leg. When I went out last Wednesday and today, the car start as normal but I noticed, after about ten minutes, the locks would not work and the ignition key would not stop the engine.
> >
> > Right now, the power locks don't work, the transmission and brakes work fine, but the trunk is locked while everything else is unlocked?
> >
> > Any ideas on why it would suddenly stop building vacuum after having a small leak and sitting for a while?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Johnathan
> > 1977 240D, 224,780
> > Mixed driving, 30mpg
> >
>






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[diesel_mercedes] Peachparts

 

I just spent an hour wandering the Peach Parts DIY pages, once again admiring the photographs they use to illustrate repair jobs. If you are not familiar with their DIY series, check them out here.

http://tinyurl.com/437gep9

There are some really great resources available to us on the web (dieselgiant and mercedessource come to mind, but there are many others). I usually do a google or bing search for whatever I am working on, and that often will lead to one of these DIY sites. I love the photos though and sometimes will print them and take them out to the car.

brian from laverne

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: W123 240D Vacuum leak, then no vacuum at all.

 

One of the reasons I like this group is that our bodies are falling apart. Not our car bodies, our real flesh and blood bodies. I let my blood sugar run wild last month (type 2 diabetes) and my kidney back ache meant I was not going to crawl under the cars for any reason. But today, ah that is another story. Today I put the rear end into the air and replace my 4 rubber donuts on the muffler. I also tie a snippet from a coat hanger on one or two of the hangers as a safety measure because rubber donuts do not live forever (I know about the bicycle chain donut, my way is easier and cheaper). Then I will scootch around and see how good my steam cleaning was - might even decide to eat lunch if it is clean enough.

So, I nominate June 01 as Ache & Pain Day in order to allow all of you to chime in as to what makes you special in the world of achy breaky benzes.
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: poscgrad <poscgrad@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 10:18 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: W123 240D Vacuum leak, then no vacuum at all.

 
Thanks everybody for the ideas. Once my leg is better, I will have to start doing some testing and replacing some vacuum tubing!
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
>
>
> It's because it's *NOT* a minor vacuum leak ! .
>
> Fix it and the other slow leaks and all will be well again _and_ , the doors will self unlock in the morning.....
>
> -Nate
> Jonathan wrote:
> >
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > Reporting in with an interesting problem. I have a 1977 240D. Recently I noticed a hissing sound coming from the black rubber conduit that runs between the driver's door and the front fender.
> >
> > I drove for a couple of week, the car would loose some vacuum sitting, say at work, but after driving a few miles it would build vacuum up again. Since then, the car has sat several weeks because I had a surgery on my leg. When I went out last Wednesday and today, the car start as normal but I noticed, after about ten minutes, the locks would not work and the ignition key would not stop the engine.
> >
> > Right now, the power locks don't work, the transmission and brakes work fine, but the trunk is locked while everything else is unlocked?
> >
> > Any ideas on why it would suddenly stop building vacuum after having a small leak and sitting for a while?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Johnathan
> > 1977 240D, 224,780
> > Mixed driving, 30mpg
> >
>



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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: battery/headlight/alternator

 

Such a short would almost certainly blow a fuse instantly.
I'm just guessing here, but I'm leaning toward a stuck glowplug relay or a bad regulator/brush set.
Bogy.

--- On Tue, 5/31/11, c24052000 <jcrcpa@tx.rr.com> wrote:

From: c24052000 <jcrcpa@tx.rr.com>
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: battery/headlight/alternator
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2011, 4:08 PM

Thanks Tom,

Does the light glow if the regulator is bad? I will check on my drive tonight.   I think I am praying for a bad battery.  But I will check the wiring to the headlight, to see if I pinched, pulled, or otherwise caused a short. 

It started in the AM, but not after I stopped for breakfast.  I will say the lights, radio, and air were still on when I tried the restart.  But the 40 miles at 70 mph should have charged the battery even more.  I will check and report back tomorrow.

Chuck



--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, audiolaw@... wrote:
>
> Is the red 'charge' indicator light on the dash  binnacle lighting?  If
> not, the alternator is charging. 
> 
>     So it sounds as if you must have a drain  somewhere.  The Sylvania
> super brite bulbs aren't your problem - I run  those and they are just
> conventional bulbs.  As long as the circuit shuts  off, they cause no drain.  IF the
> circuit doesn't shut off, they stay lit,  so you would see it. 
> 
>     If it is draining while parked, that also doesn't  suggest an
> alternator problem. 
> 
>     With the car off, you can pull the fuses.  See  which one sparks as you
> take it in and out.  That indicates a 'hot' circuit  (drain on the
> battery).  That may help you figure out what's  happening. 
> 
>     You may discover that a wire has worn through  and is draining the
> battery.  Depends on the age of the car and maintenance  (which you didn't
> mention).  Sometimes these things are obvious.   Sometimes they would flummox
> Houdini. 
> 
> Tom
> 
> 
> 
> In a message dated 5/31/2011 11:29:31 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, 
> jcrcpa@... writes:
>
> 
> 
> 
> I replaced the left front headlight last Thursday, on Saturday the battery 
> was dead. Charged and was fine Sunday and Monday. car died in the drive
> thru  this am. Jumped it and will probably have to jump it to get home tonight.
> I  put in a sylvania super bright twice the price bulb. $19 vs $9 for the
> cheap  one.
>
> Anyone think of a reason the new bulb would drain the battery? or  just
> coincidence.
> The alternator is a little over a year old.
> The  battery is 10 months old.
>
> If the battery checks out ok at wally's, I  guess I will take it in and
> have the mech check the  alternator.
>
> Chuck
>




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