Re: [diesel_mercedes] Day / Night AC

 

Nate, same as my 82 and 85. 
 
Boyd

From: Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 4:46 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Day / Night AC

 

O.K. , this is weird ~

When I get in my Coupe @ 0-Dark:30 , I get heat , as soon as the sun comes up , the AC begins to blow cold .

The EC button is supposed to provide fresh outside air but all I can get is heat .

Go figure .

-Nate



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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Re : Becker Fun

 



Nate,

You know, for what ever reason, my Becker cassette player will spit out my cassette adapter every time. If I could get it to stay in and make contact that is exactly the way I would go, but I can't get it to work.

Chip
Houston

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Brake warning light

 

1. Mercedes Source is testing some new "dustless" pads and should be reporting back.
2. Also, check your hoses for expansion or rot - if the fluid has not been changed in a million years, you may have absorbed some water which may be rusting your calipers. As long as it is in the air, it is a good time to  take care of business.
 
brian from laverne, ca
Mary (195K)  Martha (280K)
1983 w123 300d's
From: Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 1:30 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Brake warning light

 

Expect to change the front pads every few years , not necessary to machine the rotors most of the time .

DO buy new " brake wear sensors " ~ they're little delicate wire thingies that fit into the front pads so the first time it blinks the dash light when you apply the brakes , the rotors are not all ground up . these sensors are really cheap from some suppliers, others (NAPA IIRC) charge 4 X more #$ .

Do pull the rear wheels and have a looksee at the rear pads as they need replacement every two or three sets of front pads .

It's a simple DIY job but USE SAFETY STANDS as your Mercedes is a heavy beast and will kill you if it gets the chance .

So far , I've not discovered any truly dustless brake pads and yes , I have tried the Dealer pads , they're great but @ $70 a pop , I expected close to zero brake dust , not the same dust as the cheapo $9 pep Boys pads .

Be sure to remove the outer wheel bearings , clean and re - pack them as if you don't , ere long you'll hear a faint humming noise as the old dry bearing dries out and grinds itself to death .

Used bearings are fine from the junkyard *IF* they're in good shape and you take the time to bang the inner races out as they wear in sets ~ tie the bearings & races (inner & outer) to - gether with scrap wire or a shoelace .

Use CLEAN RAGS on bearings always ! .

If you're desperately poor , used brake pads will work fine but they'll usually squeak like mad .

-Nate
Trish wrote:
>
> My brake warning light comes on from time to time. It's real, I hear the
> grind every now and then. I just did a search on AutoHauz and thought I'd
> pose the question to those much more familiar with MB than me..on prior
> cars it's no big deal. I get lifetime warranty pads and I'm done. I see
> all sorts of options at AH. Anything I need to know that's different from
> any other car brakes?
>
> --
> Trish



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[diesel_mercedes] Day / Night AC

 


O.K. , this is weird ~

When I get in my Coupe @ 0-Dark:30 , I get heat , as soon as the sun comes up , the AC begins to blow cold .

The EC button is supposed to provide fresh outside air but all I can get is heat .

Go figure .

-Nate

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re : W-123 Idler Arm

 

I can see now that some of my office email address doesn't show up. I'll spread it out here: thomas dot hanson at mbusa dot com.  It's the best way to send me info at work. I don't always get a chance to check this yahoo box every day!!
 
Tom Hanson
Mercedes Benz Classic Center USA
MBUSA, LLC
thomas.hanson@mbusa.com
949 598-4842 direct
949 598-4870 fax
From: Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 1:15 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re : W-123 Idler Arm

 

From The Horse's Mouth (so to speak) and guess what ? Tom will have the very best parts affordably and they'll be delivered to your door....

Just send him your VIN and wait a few days .

-Nate
Tom wrote:
>
> Just get an idler arm bushing kit. That should do the trick.
>
>
> Tom Hanson
> Mercedes Benz Classic Center USA
> MBUSA, LLC
> thomas.hanson@...
> 949 598-4842 direct
> 949 598-4870 fax
>
>
> ________________________________
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[diesel_mercedes] Re : Becker Fun

 


Well Chip ;

I did say I'm not happy with it because it looks different but it _IS_
still a Becker Electronic that fits the hole correctly and has the correct connections and yes , it's happily playing away right now ~ the grubby faceplate bugged me to distraction so I took a clean lint free rag and some Meguiar's # 40 Plastic Cleaner and soaked the corner of the rag and rubbed the faceplate until it shone like new again , then I mopped the dashboard and cleaned the sweat stains off the driver's side inner door panel , yes , I like to cruise with my elbow out the open window like God and Mercedes Benz intended.....

One rag will clean quite a bit of plastic / vinyl of you're careful .

FWIW , SWMBO's nice '82 240D has a fancy-schmancy Kenwood CD Deck in it , I hated it from the jump but she says leave it alone because I/She can play CD's in it....

Of course , my CD's are mostly 1920's & 30's Blues with often non PC lyrics , the Foster Boys seem to enjoy them , SWMBO maybe a bit less.

I still have a few early Beckers and in time I'll either fix the dead one or pull out another old one and make it go .

I bought a tape cassette adapter at the .99 Cents Store , it works great , now if I can only figure out where I put the brand new pocket sized CD player I bought to use with it....

Nate R. hipped me to a place that repairs Beckers and other old Car Radios , I know ADSIT sells rebuilt Beckers but I hear nothing but complains about ADSIT so beware...

I hope this helps ? .

-Nate
Chip wrote:
>
>
>
> Nate,
>
> What an apostasy! I am almost positive this change out violates one of the original Nateisms. There is nothing worse than turning on one of your internal beliefs. This could end up with you in the gutter with a Panasonic or Sony!!
>
> Enough of that. On the way to work this morning I was actually thinking of finding a repair source for MY ORIGINAL BECKER. My radio is still awesome, more than I would ever hope for, but my cassette deck has not worked since I have owned my coupe.
>
> Any suggestions on who could do a job like that right?
>
> Chip
> In Houston, disappointed in my mentor's fall from faith.
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Brake warning light

 


Expect to change the front pads every few years , not necessary to machine the rotors most of the time .

DO buy new " brake wear sensors " ~ they're little delicate wire thingies that fit into the front pads so the first time it blinks the dash light when you apply the brakes , the rotors are not all ground up . these sensors are really cheap from some suppliers, others (NAPA IIRC) charge 4 X more #$ .

Do pull the rear wheels and have a looksee at the rear pads as they need replacement every two or three sets of front pads .

It's a simple DIY job but USE SAFETY STANDS as your Mercedes is a heavy beast and will kill you if it gets the chance .

So far , I've not discovered any truly dustless brake pads and yes , I have tried the Dealer pads , they're great but @ $70 a pop , I expected close to zero brake dust , not the same dust as the cheapo $9 pep Boys pads .

Be sure to remove the outer wheel bearings , clean and re - pack them as if you don't , ere long you'll hear a faint humming noise as the old dry bearing dries out and grinds itself to death .

Used bearings are fine from the junkyard *IF* they're in good shape and you take the time to bang the inner races out as they wear in sets ~ tie the bearings & races (inner & outer) to - gether with scrap wire or a shoelace .

Use CLEAN RAGS on bearings always ! .

If you're desperately poor , used brake pads will work fine but they'll usually squeak like mad .

-Nate
Trish wrote:
>
> My brake warning light comes on from time to time. It's real, I hear the
> grind every now and then. I just did a search on AutoHauz and thought I'd
> pose the question to those much more familiar with MB than me..on prior
> cars it's no big deal. I get lifetime warranty pads and I'm done. I see
> all sorts of options at AH. Anything I need to know that's different from
> any other car brakes?
>
> --
> Trish

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Becker Fun

 

have you tried a casette adapter? one of those $9 things, shaped like a cassette that has a wire with a jack attached. I've been using one in another car to play a MP3 player. The cassette adapter may still work even though the belts in the player are worn out.

--- On Wed, 5/23/12, Chip <czulli@gmail.com> wrote:

From: Chip <czulli@gmail.com>
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Becker Fun
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 9:01 AM



Nate,

What an apostasy!  I am almost positive this change out violates one of the original Nateisms. There is nothing worse than turning on one of your internal beliefs.  This could end up with you in the gutter with a Panasonic or Sony!!

Enough of that.  On the way to work this morning I was actually thinking of finding a repair source for MY ORIGINAL BECKER.  My radio is still awesome, more than I would ever hope for, but my cassette deck has not worked since I have owned my coupe.

Any suggestions on who could do a job like that right?

Chip
In Houston, disappointed in my mentor's fall from faith.



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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Becker Fun

 



Nate,

What an apostasy! I am almost positive this change out violates one of the original Nateisms. There is nothing worse than turning on one of your internal beliefs. This could end up with you in the gutter with a Panasonic or Sony!!

Enough of that. On the way to work this morning I was actually thinking of finding a repair source for MY ORIGINAL BECKER. My radio is still awesome, more than I would ever hope for, but my cassette deck has not worked since I have owned my coupe.

Any suggestions on who could do a job like that right?

Chip
In Houston, disappointed in my mentor's fall from faith.

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