Re: [diesel_mercedes] HELP! Wife is in Newport beach no start.

 

PS - The Classic Center is only a baseball throw away from Newport Beach.
 
brian from laverne, ca
Mary (195K)  Martha (280K)
1983 w123 300d's
From: Lawrence Rhodes <primobassoon@sbcglobal.net>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2012 7:11 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] HELP! Wife is in Newport beach no start.

 
We were occasionally having a small problem with the ignition not turning to the
start position.  It's usually solved by pulling out the key, reinserting and
then it will go to the start position.  She's tried a hundred times.  Is there a
reliable locksmith or mechanic in Newport Beach that could take a look at it? 
83 240D.  I'm in San Francisco.  Maybe one could use a wire to jump start the
starter.  Lawrnece Rhodes


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Re: [diesel_mercedes] HELP! Wife is in Newport beach no start.

 

Fletcher Jones Mercedes is a Newport Beach dealer. Pricey, but well equipped to do the job.  My solution is a) lots of graphite blown in the ignition, and b) a gentle gentle touch.
 
brian from laverne, ca
Mary (195K)  Martha (280K)
1983 w123 300d's
From: Lawrence Rhodes <primobassoon@sbcglobal.net>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2012 7:11 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] HELP! Wife is in Newport beach no start.

 
We were occasionally having a small problem with the ignition not turning to the
start position.  It's usually solved by pulling out the key, reinserting and
then it will go to the start position.  She's tried a hundred times.  Is there a
reliable locksmith or mechanic in Newport Beach that could take a look at it? 
83 240D.  I'm in San Francisco.  Maybe one could use a wire to jump start the
starter.  Lawrnece Rhodes


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Re: [diesel_mercedes] HELP! Wife is in Newport beach no start.

 

Mine has the steering wheel lock.  If you don't turn the key, you don't turn the steering wheel.

You may jump start it, but it better be a straight road.

Did she try pulling left or right on the steering wheel?  Sometimes if there is pressure turning the wheel, there is more friction on the key lock.

Carl


On 6/24/2012 10:11 PM, Lawrence Rhodes wrote:

 

We were occasionally having a small problem with the ignition not turning to the
start position.  It's usually solved by pulling out the key, reinserting and
then it will go to the start position.  She's tried a hundred times.  Is there a
reliable locksmith or mechanic in Newport Beach that could take a look at it? 
83 240D.  I'm in San Francisco.  Maybe one could use a wire to jump start the
starter.  Lawrnece Rhodes


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Re: [diesel_mercedes] HELP! Wife is in Newport beach no start.

 

On 6/24/2012 7:11 PM, Lawrence Rhodes wrote:
> We were occasionally having a small problem with the ignition not
> turning to the
> start position. It's usually solved by pulling out the key,
> reinserting and
> then it will go to the start position. She's tried a hundred times.
> Is there a
> reliable locksmith or mechanic in Newport Beach that could take a look
> at it?
> 83 240D. I'm in San Francisco. Maybe one could use a wire to jump
> start the
> starter. Lawrnece Rhodes

Is the steering lock pin disengaged or can you not turn the key at all.
Wiggling the steering while trying to turn the key will sometimes
disengage the lock pin. If this is the problem make sure she doesn't
remove the key unless the steering wheel spokes are lined up
vertically. (Keeps the pin from engaging)

--
Stan George Portland <<

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] HELP! Wife is in Newport beach no start.

 

Lawrence, 
 
    Jump starting the car is probably a VERY bad, VERY DANGEROUS idea. 
 
    If the key isn't turning, or not turning all the way, you may be at risk of having the steering lock bolt not disengaging.  If she got it started, and tried to drive, what result if the steering lock bolt froze up the steering during her trip (no matter how short the trip)? 
 
    You are probably going to need the car towed somewhere that you (or someone else) can remove the lock assembly and repair whatever is not working.  I believe that the process is in our archives, and there may be tutorials at Mercedes Source or Diesel Giant. 
 
    If you are in San Francisco, you probably don't want your wife in Newport Beach driving a car with such a safety hazard. 
 
Tom 
 
 
 
In a message dated 6/24/2012 8:13:41 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, primobassoon@sbcglobal.net writes:
 

We were occasionally having a small problem with the ignition not turning to the
start position.  It's usually solved by pulling out the key, reinserting and
then it will go to the start position.  She's tried a hundred times.  Is there a
reliable locksmith or mechanic in Newport Beach that could take a look at it? 
83 240D.  I'm in San Francisco.  Maybe one could use a wire to jump start the
starter.  Lawrnece Rhodes

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[diesel_mercedes] HELP! Wife is in Newport beach no start.

 

We were occasionally having a small problem with the ignition not turning to the
start position.  It's usually solved by pulling out the key, reinserting and
then it will go to the start position.  She's tried a hundred times.  Is there a
reliable locksmith or mechanic in Newport Beach that could take a look at it? 
83 240D.  I'm in San Francisco.  Maybe one could use a wire to jump start the
starter.  Lawrnece Rhodes

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[diesel_mercedes] Joined the club today.

 

Spent the day adjusting the valves, every one was too tight. I think the mechanic I paid to do it last winter set the gap between the stem and the underside of the rocker, anyroad the car is a bit quieter. Bit of a pig putting the valve cover gasket on, next time I would glue on a new one when I took off the cover.
Got one spring clip left over & cannot for the life of me see where it is missing from.
Can I be one of the "boys" now?
Tony

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Saw a 1976 W115 300D today

 

I once put a set of 115 seats into a 123 possible, but not exactly easy.

On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 6:25 PM, Lost but making good time. <aldridgetony97@yahoo.com> wrote:
 

Id do have electric winders, but I fear it is a bit too far removed from my dear ole 1983 300D
Dont have need nor time for another car, let me see another car/ a divorce Car/divorce hmmm. But if any one is interested will go find out the asking price.
Tony

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Mark in Lakewood, CO" <beeser750@...> wrote:
>
> Some engine parts, possibly. Window parts; not likely. Power door lock parts? No. The 115s were blissfully simple, without all the vacuum-powered or automatic climate control stuff. It probably has crank windows, especially if it was Canadian-market. Definitely naturally-aspirated. Even the W123-based 300D didn't get the turbo till sometime mid-'81ish.
>
>
> 'Twould be better to resurrect it and drive it....
>
>
> (The earliest W115 5-cylinder diesels were badged as "240D 3.0".)
>
>
>
> Mark in Lakewood, CO
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lost but making good time." <aldridgetony97@...>
> To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2012 5:01:40 PM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Saw a 1976 W115 300D today
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Wondering if it would make much of a parts car for my 83 300D turbo, Did not look too bad, I think it is naturally aspirated, I would not expect it to have parts for the cruisero, but if it had the same stuff for the elec windows and door locks t'would work. Dunno what he is asking, but it has sat in a field for a while. Any advice would be welcome.
>
> If anyone in Western Canada would be interested, it looks like a fairly easy vehicle to get back in roadworthy shape.
>
> Tony.
>


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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Saw a 1976 W115 300D today

 

Id do have electric winders, but I fear it is a bit too far removed from my dear ole 1983 300D
Dont have need nor time for another car, let me see another car/ a divorce Car/divorce hmmm. But if any one is interested will go find out the asking price.
Tony

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Mark in Lakewood, CO" <beeser750@...> wrote:
>
> Some engine parts, possibly. Window parts; not likely. Power door lock parts? No. The 115s were blissfully simple, without all the vacuum-powered or automatic climate control stuff. It probably has crank windows, especially if it was Canadian-market. Definitely naturally-aspirated. Even the W123-based 300D didn't get the turbo till sometime mid-'81ish.
>
>
> 'Twould be better to resurrect it and drive it....
>
>
> (The earliest W115 5-cylinder diesels were badged as "240D 3.0".)
>
>
>
> Mark in Lakewood, CO
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lost but making good time." <aldridgetony97@...>
> To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2012 5:01:40 PM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Saw a 1976 W115 300D today
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Wondering if it would make much of a parts car for my 83 300D turbo, Did not look too bad, I think it is naturally aspirated, I would not expect it to have parts for the cruisero, but if it had the same stuff for the elec windows and door locks t'would work. Dunno what he is asking, but it has sat in a field for a while. Any advice would be welcome.
>
> If anyone in Western Canada would be interested, it looks like a fairly easy vehicle to get back in roadworthy shape.
>
> Tony.
>

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Idle rough at traffic lights

 

I don't know - but I will guess. Little air getting in the system?  ps-fuel pump down tight?
 
brian from laverne, ca
Mary (195K)  Martha (280K)
1983 w123 300d's
From: Trish Dougherty <purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2012 5:59 AM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Idle rough at traffic lights

 
All filters are new and clean. 

Forgot to mention that if I put it in neutral or keep one foot on the brake, one on the accelerator it smooths out. 

And it doesn't do it all the time.  Haven't figured out why/when.

On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 12:43 AM, Mark in Lakewood, CO <beeser750@q.com> wrote:
 
Rough idling is nearly always due to fuel delivery problems; like fuel filters/strainer, air getting in the system, maybe weak lift pump.

Mine idles roughly whenever the ambient air temps get over 85 degrees F.  Never quite figured out why.  Both of my engine shocks are bad, as are the engine shock mounts.

Mark in Lakewood, CO  (Still runnin' and lovin' a '79 300SD, W116.)
From: "Trish Dougherty" <purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com>
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2012 11:07:18 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Idle rough at traffic lights

 
Anyone have an answer as to why my car idles rough while waiting on a traffic light?  With the remodel we didn't use the engine shocks. We'll have to do a special creation to use them.

Did I tell you that I broke down for 3 hrs in the WM parking lot?  Yeah, when I pulled in and put it in park it went in reverse!  The clip holding the shifter came off.

As soon as I got on the freeway my speedometer bounced once then went to zero where it's stuck.  Fun not knowing how fast your going. :(  For some reason I'm already followed by the local law enforcement, they seem fascinated by my car. I don't need to draw their attention.

Thanks.


'81 300Sd poc!
--
Trish Dougherty
PurrFect Harmony Farm
Ennis, TX
http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com




--
Trish Dougherty
PurrFect Harmony Farm
Ennis, TX
http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com



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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Re : AC Service

 

He may not be able to tell you how much freon he put in.  If he did it correctly, he didn't put in a measured amount, but rather installed only as much as is needed for the pressures (high side and low side) to be correct based on a number of factors (like ambient air temperature).

It WOULD be interesting to know what that amount was, though....

Mark in Lakewood, CO
From: "bmwsid" <sidcranston@yahoo.com>
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2012 7:24:51 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Re : AC Service

My mechanic guy checked my '85 300 SD and said it was already switched over. I didn't ask what exactly was changed, but he pumped it down, added 134, and it is working very well now. I also neglected to ask what amount of 134 he added. Want me to find out?
Sid, near Niagara Falls (NY)

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Idle, Viberation Question

 

Injector pump timing would change as the timing chain stretches.  Chain stretch is inevitable, but can be affected by driving style and maintenance habits.  I would check IP timing maybe every 75-100,000 miles.  But, I doubt IP timing would have much effect on the quality of the engine idle.

Mark in Lakewood, CO
From: "williamc" <wmcowart@yahoo.com>
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2012 8:44:09 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Idle, Viberation Question

 

Recently we did a way over due valve adjustment, making a world of difference in preformance.
We are talking an 83 300SD, 5 cylinder. It has always had a bit of viberation at idle. But since the valve adjustment, the viberation is really high at idle. This causes me to think and wonder, how often does the injector pump need to be adjusted ? And if slightly out of adjustment, would it effect engine viberation at idle ? Bill C

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[diesel_mercedes] Idle, Viberation Question

 

Recently we did a way over due valve adjustment, making a world of difference in preformance.
We are talking an 83 300SD, 5 cylinder. It has always had a bit of viberation at idle. But since the valve adjustment, the viberation is really high at idle. This causes me to think and wonder, how often does the injector pump need to be adjusted ? And if slightly out of adjustment, would it effect engine viberation at idle ? Bill C

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Care and feeding of my yellow fog lamps

 

All of the MB's I've ever owned had this left side/right side parking light feature.  None of my cars have been Euro versions (though the 1966 250SE convertible is UK market).  I've never owned an MB newer than my current '79 SD, so, maybe on the later cars (like the W126), the lighting system was changed for North American-bound cars.

On the '56 190SL, there is one position to the left of  "OFF" on the headlight switch, then a second, toggle switch to select left or right parking lights.

Mark in Lakewood, CO
From: audiolaw@aol.com
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2012 9:33:35 PM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Care and feeding of my yellow fog lamps

 

Chip, 
 
    I'm not sure on the 123, but on the 126, you turn the headlight switch to the headlights 'on' position, and then pull the switch out from the dashboard.  There is a pull-on / push-off position for the driving lights. 
 
    Also, if you have the Euro version, the headlight switch center rail should be straight up and down when in the 'off' position.  From that position, there should be two COUNTER clockwise positions. 
 
    The first position will light the right side front and rear marker lights.  The second position lights the left side marker lights.  This is because in Europe, cars parked in the first spot from an intersection are supposed to have their lane-side marker lights left on over night, for safety.  You can see this feature in films when there is action on a street at night. 
 
    It's not a bad idea, when parking in dark lots or driveways, when you expect other traffic.  I use it frequently in L.A. 
 
Tom 
 
 
In a message dated 6/23/2012 8:22:18 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, czulli@gmail.com writes:
 

Oh how I hate to look stupid.

How do I turn my fog light on? I have a 1982 turbo coupe 123 that I have owned for way too long not knowing how to light my yellow fog lamps. And...once I know how to light them, what if they don'
t work? I will assume they are special and hard to find a source?

All right, now I have said it and it is out there for the world to have at.

Thanks for helping the slow and needy.

Chip
Houston

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Re : AC Service

 



--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
>
>
> Understood .
>
> Has anyone yet found the correct amount of R134a to use in a R-12 system ? . like I said , once you know the <magic> pressure , it makes the old typ system work pretty well .
>
> Ask him if he knows where to get R-12 , then consider buying an AC flushing kit from Harbor Freight , a new expansion valve and some Esther Oil (Pep Boys oddly enough) and flushing it before installing the new expansion valve and Esther Oil before having him evacuate & re charge it with the R-12.....
>
> I bet you can find it in the local Auto Swaps if you try , just KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT and don't wave it around once you have it ~ slip it in a bag and slink off happy .
>
> Can you find " Freeze - 12 " locally ? . it's an R-12 substitute .
>
> -Nate
My mechanic guy checked my '85 300 SD and said it was already switched over. I didn't ask what exactly was changed, but he pumped it down, added 134, and it is working very well now. I also neglected to ask what amount of 134 he added. Want me to find out?
Sid, near Niagara Falls (NY)

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Idle rough at traffic lights

 

All filters are new and clean. 

Forgot to mention that if I put it in neutral or keep one foot on the brake, one on the accelerator it smooths out. 

And it doesn't do it all the time.  Haven't figured out why/when.

On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 12:43 AM, Mark in Lakewood, CO <beeser750@q.com> wrote:
 

Rough idling is nearly always due to fuel delivery problems; like fuel filters/strainer, air getting in the system, maybe weak lift pump.

Mine idles roughly whenever the ambient air temps get over 85 degrees F.  Never quite figured out why.  Both of my engine shocks are bad, as are the engine shock mounts.

Mark in Lakewood, CO  (Still runnin' and lovin' a '79 300SD, W116.)
From: "Trish Dougherty" <purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com>
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2012 11:07:18 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Idle rough at traffic lights

 

Anyone have an answer as to why my car idles rough while waiting on a traffic light?  With the remodel we didn't use the engine shocks. We'll have to do a special creation to use them.

Did I tell you that I broke down for 3 hrs in the WM parking lot?  Yeah, when I pulled in and put it in park it went in reverse!  The clip holding the shifter came off.

As soon as I got on the freeway my speedometer bounced once then went to zero where it's stuck.  Fun not knowing how fast your going. :(  For some reason I'm already followed by the local law enforcement, they seem fascinated by my car. I don't need to draw their attention.

Thanks.


'81 300Sd poc!
--
Trish Dougherty
PurrFect Harmony Farm
Ennis, TX
http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com




--
Trish Dougherty
PurrFect Harmony Farm
Ennis, TX
http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com

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