Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Re : Kevin's 1981 300D

 

Glad you were able to break even.  Keep looking there's a good one out there for you.

On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 8:43 PM, Kevin Kraly <kraly@comcast.net> wrote:
 

I ended up selling the car and broke even.  The transmission problem was a little more serious than I had originally thought.  It shifted great, even a bit firm, when cold, and once it warmed up, it would slip during the 2-3 and 3-4 shifts.  We test drove the car after it had been driven out to my house, so we didn't get a chance to test it cold until we drove it the next day.  So I'm once again without an MB Diesel.
 
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon




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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Re : Joined the Valve Adjust Club today.

 

Nate I bought a non Mercedes valve cover gasket & could not get it to stay in place so re used the old one, have not looked yet to see if it has any leaks.
You continue to be an inspiration, I am sure that there are many who would have given up on these cars if you were not there cheer leading.
Tony.

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
>
>
> Expect to do them again in 3,000 +/- miles as once tight , they tend to carbon up so once they're closing properly , they chip away the carbon and become tight again....
>
> DO NOT glue that gasket ! .
>
> Just wipe the cover super clean before you begin adjusting and then by the time you're done wipe off the additional oil seeps and the gasket will remain more or less in place , the more often you do this , the easier it gets .
>
> -Nate
> Tony wrote:
> >
> > 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: Re : Kevin's 1981 300D

 

I ended up selling the car and broke even.  The transmission problem was a little more serious than I had originally thought.  It shifted great, even a bit firm, when cold, and once it warmed up, it would slip during the 2-3 and 3-4 shifts.  We test drove the car after it had been driven out to my house, so we didn't get a chance to test it cold until we drove it the next day.  So I'm once again without an MB Diesel.
 
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re : Idle rough at traffic lights

 

Maybe you just need to turn it (the idle) up a little bit.  Does the tach(ometer) work?  Do you know where it's idling at now?

'Could be it just needs that rack bolt, as mentioned by someone smarter 'n me here earlier....

Mark in Lakewood, CO (Fires to the north of me; fires to the south of me... <cough, cough>.)
From: "Trish Dougherty" <purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com>
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 5:49:50 PM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re : Idle rough at traffic lights

And on the idle...it doesn't do it all the time and not if I move it to neutral or park, or keep my foot on the accelerator a tiny bit.  

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re : Idle rough at traffic lights

 

Maybe you're just cute ?


Matter of opinion.  Kevin thinks so.  I think they follow me because it's a cool classic car or it's because it smokes!  Or they are bored and have nothing better to do.  In this county they are always looking for a reason to hand out a ticket. I've been super careful now that I don't have a speedometer cable.  BTW that's why it was jumping before...the cable was kinked and finally broke.
 

my psychotic b*tch ex GF was unbeleivably sexy & cute , she drove sans license for many years and was always getting hit up by horny Cops , never a ticket though .

Doesn't work for me.  I got pulled over several years ago right here in this po dump town.  Got a ticket for late inspection. I cried, for real, I don't know how to put on the water works. I was upset and told the cop, "I've been out of work, I just got a job at IHop" He said "Good you'll earn tips and can pay this ticket"!  The next day another cop did a U-turn in the exact same place, I waved the ticket out the window telling him "I know, I know you guys got me yesterday!"  Sure they "dismissed" the ticket once I got the car inspected, for a "court fee"! 

And on the idle...it doesn't do it all the time and not if I move it to neutral or park, or keep my foot on the accelerator a tiny bit. 


-Nate

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] The Story

 

(Best story yet is Nate in LA's, wherein SHE introduced HIM to Mercedes diesels. Formerly "VWNate", he now has no VW's, and between the two of them, they now have, what.., four or five Mercedes diesels...? That's just awesome!)

Mark in Lakewood, CO


It was me that did all the research and wanted the diesel Mercedes.  Kevin kept thinking I was being snobby for wanting one.  I was on the way to talking him into getting one...until this ordeal.  Some day I'll get a different car and show him they aren't all like this one.

It all started years ago when we used to catch a show on Sunday morning around 9:30am. These people from Australia crossed the USA using no gas or "normal" fuel.  They used bio, veggie and what ever it took.  Research showed the diesel is the best motor, Mercedes being top.

-- '81 300SD
Trish Dougherty
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Saw a 1976 W115 300D today

 

why are they not worth money? Do you mean not worth money as a collectible?

--- On Mon, 6/25/12, Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com>
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Saw a 1976 W115 300D today
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, June 25, 2012, 4:05 PM


Find some kid who's got time & $$ as they're very good cars even if NA , kinda slow , not worth a penny even after restoration so DO NOT buy it your ownself .

Tom and I were looking at a nice one Sunday in P-A-P , nice paint and it didn't even have the usual sun cooked & split interior .

-Nate
     Tony The Wanderer Ponders :
>
> 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] Re : Idle rough at traffic lights

 

Hay guys can you take your conversation privet so I don't get all 500 emails please?

Sent from my iPad

On Jun 25, 2012, at 4:02 PM, Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com> wrote:

 


First two things to check :

Valve adjustment (yes , I know you just did it) and fuel intake air leaks (more than the one normal bubble in the clear intake screen)

Maybe you're just cute ? my psychotic b*tch ex GF was unbeleivably sexy & cute , she drove sans license for many years and was always getting hit up by horny Cops , never a ticket though .

-Nate
Trish wrote:
>
> 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 -SURVIVOR-!
> --
> Trish Dougherty
> PurrFect Harmony Farm
> Ennis, TX
> http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com
>

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

 

Did you get it resolved yet? There must be 100 independent shops in the area who can help.
 
 
Tom Hanson
Mercedes Benz Classic Center USA
MBUSA, LLC
thomas.hanson@mbusa.com
949 598-4842 direct
949 598-4870 fax
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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[diesel_mercedes] Re: HELP! Wife is in Newport beach no start.

 


I'm in L.A. and came come look at it after dark.....

2 two 3 , seven one 9 2 , 2 56 .

It sounds to me like you're going to need at least a new Dealer key if not a new ignition tunbler , the Dealer will sell you the correct one with matching key profile , or Tom @ The Classic Center in Irvine .

-Nate
Lawrence wrote:
>
> It's not the steering wheel lock. Much more complicated. It's the starter
> interlock. It only lets you try to start once per key insertion. If you don't
> start the motor you must take out the key and try again. It sometimes won't
> disengage. Lawrence Rhodes... We're at the mechanic stage.... Help Nate you in
> the area?
>

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[diesel_mercedes] The Story

 


Well ;

We're down to three now , the 300CD Turbo Sports Coupe , the ever reliable and freezing cold in Death Valley 240D Sedan and her Euro. spec. 300TD Turbo wagon with scads of options I'd rather it not have .

A couple VW's still reside @ Jr's house if you should want to buy any , I still have a house & yard littered with old VW air cooled parts i want rid of , they're as bad as the damn squirrels .

-Nate
Mark Opined :

Perhaps you could take a page from Brian in LaVerne's playbook: "Look what I bought cha, honey. Now, we EACH have a classic Mercedes diesel!" Worth a shot, anyway....

(Best story yet is Nate in LA's, wherein SHE introduced HIM to Mercedes diesels. Formerly "VWNate", he now has no VW's, and between the two of them, they now have, what.., four or five Mercedes diesels...? That's just awesome!)

Mark in Lakewood, CO

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[diesel_mercedes] Re : Joined the Valve Adjust Club today.

 


Expect to do them again in 3,000 +/- miles as once tight , they tend to carbon up so once they're closing properly , they chip away the carbon and become tight again....

DO NOT glue that gasket ! .

Just wipe the cover super clean before you begin adjusting and then by the time you're done wipe off the additional oil seeps and the gasket will remain more or less in place , the more often you do this , the easier it gets .

-Nate
Tony wrote:
>
> 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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[diesel_mercedes] Re : Mechanized DEATH

 


Wow !

Good old unregulated TEXAS ! .

No where else are you allowed to go near those stacks of semi - crushed cars and grab parts .

For those who don't know , these stacks have a tendency to slip and fall over , crushing the unwary , in less time that you can blink .

-Nate
Trish wrote:
> I found mine at a PAP, cost less
> than $10 and they tested it for me.
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/oai98kz0eqakstk/My%20foglight%20car.jpg
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 3:54 PM, Chip <czulli@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > 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
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Trish Dougherty
> PurrFect Harmony Farm
> Ennis, TX
> http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re : R134a AC Service Pressure

 


Yes please Sid ;

THANK YOU ! .

-Nate
Sid Said :
>
>
>
> 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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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Care and feeding of my yellow fog lamps

 


Once the headlights are on , you can pull the same knob OUT one click to work them .

They only work in low beam .

The bulbs are inexpen$ive and available anywhere , just remember to always wipe the glass of the bulb clean with tissue paper else it'll burn out shortly .

You _DO_NOT_ look stupid ! stupid is not asking when you really want to be stylin' with them on =8-) .

-Nate
Chip wrote:
>
> 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: Saw a 1976 W115 300D today

 


Find some kid who's got time & $$ as they're very good cars even if NA , kinda slow , not worth a penny even after restoration so DO NOT buy it your ownself .

Tom and I were looking at a nice one Sunday in P-A-P , nice paint and it didn't even have the usual sun cooked & split interior .

-Nate
Tony The Wanderer Ponders :
>
> 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 : Idle rough at traffic lights

 


First two things to check :

Valve adjustment (yes , I know you just did it) and fuel intake air leaks (more than the one normal bubble in the clear intake screen)

Maybe you're just cute ? my psychotic b*tch ex GF was unbeleivably sexy & cute , she drove sans license for many years and was always getting hit up by horny Cops , never a ticket though .

-Nate
Trish wrote:
>
> 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 -SURVIVOR-!
> --
> Trish Dougherty
> PurrFect Harmony Farm
> Ennis, TX
> http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com
>

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