Re: [diesel_mercedes] exhaust & turbo repair today

 

Go forth in victory, and drink lots of water.

 
brian from laverne, ca
Mary (195K)  Martha (280K)
1983 w123 300d's

From: Aleph93 <aleph93@ca.rr.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 8:56 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] exhaust & turbo repair today

 
It's on to exhaust & turbo repair today, as earlier I found the whole
exhaust system loose and/or broken.

Be thankful that you don't have the '85 CA 300D w/ the CAT, as that
extra part in the system, between the exhaust manifold and the turbo,
allows more chance of movement of all the parts.

Last week I tried to tighten up the system, and found the exhaust down
pipe had sheared off, so I had that repaired, and while trying to
tighten up the turbo mount, broke a bolt off in the manifold, which
didn't want to come out with the usual drilling and 'easy-outs'. The
shaking seemed about the same as before, yet I heard more noise from
under the hood, and when I started pulling the turbo et al, I found a
broken turbo bracket, and then the EGR tube, and later the end of the
CAT had sheared too. When everything was pulled, I noticed many of the
supports were loose.

Luckily, I do have another set of parts I pulled from a parts car years
ago, as well as a federal setup from Brian's old engine. Unfortunatly,
the federal system won't fit w/ the '85 CA, A/C hose routes, yet if
there's issues in the future I may switch out the A/C and exhaust system
to the standard federal setup.

Since it's all apart, it makes since to rebuild the turbo before
reinstalling.

Anyway, I better get out there before the heat rolls in.

Rob
'85 300D CA
Garden Grove, CA



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[diesel_mercedes] exhaust & turbo repair today

 

It's on to exhaust & turbo repair today, as earlier I found the whole
exhaust system loose and/or broken.

Be thankful that you don't have the '85 CA 300D w/ the CAT, as that
extra part in the system, between the exhaust manifold and the turbo,
allows more chance of movement of all the parts.

Last week I tried to tighten up the system, and found the exhaust down
pipe had sheared off, so I had that repaired, and while trying to
tighten up the turbo mount, broke a bolt off in the manifold, which
didn't want to come out with the usual drilling and 'easy-outs'. The
shaking seemed about the same as before, yet I heard more noise from
under the hood, and when I started pulling the turbo et al, I found a
broken turbo bracket, and then the EGR tube, and later the end of the
CAT had sheared too. When everything was pulled, I noticed many of the
supports were loose.

Luckily, I do have another set of parts I pulled from a parts car years
ago, as well as a federal setup from Brian's old engine. Unfortunatly,
the federal system won't fit w/ the '85 CA, A/C hose routes, yet if
there's issues in the future I may switch out the A/C and exhaust system
to the standard federal setup.

Since it's all apart, it makes since to rebuild the turbo before
reinstalling.

Anyway, I better get out there before the heat rolls in.

Rob
'85 300D CA
Garden Grove, CA

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] On returning home: Going back to R12?

 

I would definitely NOT change back due to the price  of R-12
Keep a can of 134 and a small charge hose with you.  Shoot a little in it if needed.  Freon WITH stop leak is a waste of money. But there is a sealant that works well as long as it isn't the seals in the compressor going bad.  It cost around $25-$30 at local auto parts stores.  I don't remember the name but it is a small can, about 4 ounces or so. Instructions say Add it then immediately add some freon to clean the charge valve so it doesn't get sealed in place. The little hose that comes with the sealant works great to keep in the car to add a shot of freon when needed.


From: "czulli@gmail.com" <czulli@gmail.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 8:53 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] On returning home: Going back to R12?



I  have made it through most the Houston summer on converted R134 AC.  But as summer draws down my AC is flagging in my 300CD coupe and AC recharge is in my future.

I am contemplating a return to the original R12 and wonder about the merits of going back.  What is involved in a rededication to the original?  Is it worth it in terms of cooling performance?

Anybody gone back homw again?

Chip
Houston




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[diesel_mercedes] On returning home: Going back to R12?

 

I  have made it through most the Houston summer on converted R134 AC.  But as summer draws down my AC is flagging in my 300CD coupe and AC recharge is in my future.


I am contemplating a return to the original R12 and wonder about the merits of going back.  What is involved in a rededication to the original?  Is it worth it in terms of cooling performance?

Anybody gone back homw again?

Chip
Houston

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] interior door handles

 

    Hello from Northern California, where Nate and I are chasing antique Chevy parts this weekend.  Far from any MBZs to look at as examples. 
 
    However, what you are talking about is a SIMPLE job.  Use junkyard parts, and the exercise of taking the castings off the junkyard car as a learning example.  I think that it's only two phillips head machine screws holding the casting to the door.  The door panel does have to come off (much easier on a 126 than a 123, but still not hard. 
 
Tom 
 
 
    
 
In a message dated 8/30/2013 4:03:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ssgkag@frontier.com writes:
 

My interior door handles have been sagging so I pulled the covers off
and found the "casting" that holds the "roll pin hinge" has cracked. It
is only a matter of time before the rest of the casting cracks do to stress.

Has anyone replaced these? Can it be done without stripping the entire
door? What are the options on parts sourcing?
--
Stan George Portland <<

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] interior door handles

 

I have done that several years ago. Got replacement parts from PAP. Not a major problem as I recall. Just put things back the way you took them out. My guess is there are standard tutorials (Haynes, and a host of others), Hindsight = maybe I should have ordered a new replacement as mine still sags a bit, but it is my passenger side so not a big deal.
 
brian from laverne, ca
Mary (195K)  Martha (280K)
1983 w123 300d's

From: Stan George <ssgkag@frontier.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 4:02 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] interior door handles

 
My interior door handles have been sagging so I pulled the covers off
and found the "casting" that holds the "roll pin hinge" has cracked. It
is only a matter of time before the rest of the casting cracks do to stress.

Has anyone replaced these? Can it be done without stripping the entire
door? What are the options on parts sourcing?
--
Stan George Portland <<


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[diesel_mercedes] interior door handles

 

My interior door handles have been sagging so I pulled the covers off
and found the "casting" that holds the "roll pin hinge" has cracked. It
is only a matter of time before the rest of the casting cracks do to stress.

Has anyone replaced these? Can it be done without stripping the entire
door? What are the options on parts sourcing?
--
Stan George Portland <<

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[diesel_mercedes] More Sheepskin Stuff

 

I thought I should clarify my sheepskin stuff. I don't use sheepskins in my car (drivers side). The IKEA sheepskins are for my wifes tender bottom which believes the MB Tex is either too cold in the winter, or too hot in the summer. So, I put shhepskins wherever she may sit. She doesn't drive my car, so I don't have a sheepskin on my seat - or you could just say that I do not have a tender bottom. But to keep peace it was a small investment, and they will outlast me and my wife.

brian from laverne

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[diesel_mercedes] CHEAP 300D in Va.

 

Go get it fast ! : http://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/auction/view?auc=971167

The auction closes in 20 hours .

-Nate

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[diesel_mercedes] 300TD European

 


O.K. , last night I installed the new 900 CCA battery into SWMBO'a Wagon , new anti - corrosion washers and the hold down , started it right up and allowed it to run as I re set the two clocks .

Every thing seems O.K. , now to let SWMBO drive it and see if she's still happy .

I got the battery @ AutoZone , just about $150 including tax and a new bottle of Diesel Kleen Cetane Boost , silver for Summer , dig ? .

I traded in the old battery to save the $15 core charge .

It's beastly hot out and I should be driving this thing to try and figure out where the rear end klunk noise is coming from (and enjoying the AC) but I'm not .

Yet .

-Nate

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[diesel_mercedes] New To This Forum

 

HELLO--I'm the proud owner of a 2003 W208 CLK320 cabriolet in triple black. I really enjoy it and even with a little over 100K miles it is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic shape.

Years ago, a longtime colleague had an early W123 280CE, pale yellow with a tan interior. I was enamored by the car the minute I saw it. After seeing it in the parking lot every morning, I finally told her that if she ever thought about selling it, I'd appreciate her contacting me first. Several years later she did indeed call me, but I was in no financial position at that time to buy it. I regretted having to do so then and in the years since.

Flash forward to today. I'm a fairly experience MBz owner. I know enough to put a few dollars away for every 100 miles I drive in order to provide the maintenance level the car needs. ...and I am still enamored by W123 coupes, except I've learned that a 300CD would be a better idea (Mercedes run forever, but nothing runs as long as a Mercedes diesel).

I hope this forum will serve as an additional resource in my search for a late W123 300CD for me to lavish some attention on.

Best Wishes--Carl

Carl G. Camann
Atlanta, GA

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Looking for a Canadian group member

 

try the peachparts forum,they have a diesel section.Lots of good techs too.

 
Tennessee Nate

From: michael <sifuma2002@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2013 12:35 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Looking for a Canadian group member

 


Hi,Tony. It is ok. I dropped that idea. I was finally convinced that it was a tall task for my sister. Am trying to get her something newer and simpler, like a honda or Nissan.
Thanks for all your posts people.

Mike

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Lost, but we are making good time." <aldridgetony97@...> wrote:
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> I am in Canada, but Regina is 800 miles from here......... 14 hrs driving and we are paying $5.20/gallon here so...... Sorry, but in Regina they do salt the roads, so rust is a big issue.
> Tony.
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, michael sifuma <sifuma2002@> wrote:
> >
> > thanks guys,all of you, for your responses. if i were in canada, i would not hesitate to go look up that car. however, i am a continent away, and i was trying to get my sister to buy it. she has a 2002 PT Cruiser that the mechanic says needs a new gearbox(auto), then says it is too old ad she should buy another car altogether. 
> > the mercedes seller does not give any more info on that car. i emailed him a week ago, and so far,no response. just as well. my sister does not know what a spanner is and her mechanics are going to tell her the same thing about the mercedes am sure. i will try and get her something else. just not another pt cruiser.
> >  
> > mike
> > sent from my olukata
> >
>



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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Looking for a Canadian group member

 



Hi,Tony. It is ok. I dropped that idea. I was finally convinced that it was a tall task for my sister. Am trying to get her something newer and simpler, like a honda or Nissan.
Thanks for all your posts people.

Mike

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Lost, but we are making good time." <aldridgetony97@...> wrote:
>
> I am in Canada, but Regina is 800 miles from here......... 14 hrs driving and we are paying $5.20/gallon here so...... Sorry, but in Regina they do salt the roads, so rust is a big issue.
> Tony.
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, michael sifuma <sifuma2002@> wrote:
> >
> > thanks guys,all of you, for your responses. if i were in canada, i would not hesitate to go look up that car. however, i am a continent away, and i was trying to get my sister to buy it. she has a 2002 PT Cruiser that the mechanic says needs a new gearbox(auto), then says it is too old ad she should buy another car altogether. 
> > the mercedes seller does not give any more info on that car. i emailed him a week ago, and so far,no response. just as well. my sister does not know what a spanner is and her mechanics are going to tell her the same thing about the mercedes am sure. i will try and get her something else. just not another pt cruiser.
> >  
> > mike
> > sent from my olukata
> >
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Looking for a Canadian group member

 

I am in Canada, but Regina is 800 miles from here......... 14 hrs driving and we are paying $5.20/gallon here so...... Sorry, but in Regina they do salt the roads, so rust is a big issue.
Tony.

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, michael sifuma <sifuma2002@...> wrote:
>
> thanks guys,all of you, for your responses. if i were in canada, i would not hesitate to go look up that car. however, i am a continent away, and i was trying to get my sister to buy it. she has a 2002 PT Cruiser that the mechanic says needs a new gearbox(auto), then says it is too old ad she should buy another car altogether. 
> the mercedes seller does not give any more info on that car. i emailed him a week ago, and so far,no response. just as well. my sister does not know what a spanner is and her mechanics are going to tell her the same thing about the mercedes am sure. i will try and get her something else. just not another pt cruiser.
>  
> mike
> sent from my olukata
>

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