Re: [diesel_mercedes] Body Parts

 

i don't know your area, but Dorri's in Hayward, CA is said to be a good place.
http://dorrisauto.com/
-dw

 
devon warner
san francisco, CA USA
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Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 12:41 PM
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Try the Classic Center - Tom Hanson, member of this group.

 
brian from laverne, ca
Mary (195K)  Martha (280K)
1983 w123 300d's
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Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Body Parts

 
Hay guys and gals, I have decided to have the rust repaired on my 85 300TD. I need a passinger's side rear quarter or wheel arch. I have found them on the internet, but they are out of stock or not being produced. There has to be someone that sells body parts for 300TDs out there. Can someone give me a lead?





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RE: [diesel_mercedes] Silvia '84 300SD - off with her head!

 

Question when reinstalling the head: Does Mercedes suggest replacing all of the head bolts and nuts due to stretch the first time they’re used?  Bill in Oregon

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Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Silvia '84 300SD - off with her head!

 

I saw the thread about things being quiet, and they have been for me as well - haven't put even a turn on the engine since it the mega-valve-guide-slop was spotted. Today Silvia gets towed home to soon to be surgical lab that is currently my garage. I've managed to cajole my diesel literate brother to help me with a head removal (and hopefully a rebuild)from my 300SD. Not sure exactly when this will begin (w/in a week to 10 days), but most likely you'll be hearing from us in the near future....pics will come as I get a chance to take any of interest....based on what I've learned so far, as long as the head is not too worn and no cracks, it is re-buildable. New ones are on offer from MetricMotors in CA for $1100 + $550 core - I'm sure they're nice, but hoping I don't go that route.

To the person who offered me a spare engine - THANK YOU! I can't find your email/note right now, but your kindness is most appreciated. At this point I'm going to (try) to repair what I've got on hand, but won't count out the offer if its still open and needed further down the road. I really do love this diesel minded community and appreciate everyone's support...

over and out for now....anyone who has direct experience removing/refurbishing/replacing the head on 300SD/OM617 engines, please feel free to share your stories/advice direct or on the list...

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Body Parts

 

try Ebay too.
 
 
Tennessee Nate
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Try the Classic Center - Tom Hanson, member of this group.

 
brian from laverne, caMary (195K)  Martha (280K)1983 w123 300d's
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Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Body Parts
 
Hay guys and gals, I have decided to have the rust repaired on my 85 300TD. I need a passinger's side rear quarter or wheel arch. I have found them on the internet, but they are out of stock or not being produced. There has to be someone that sells body parts for 300TDs out there. Can someone give me a lead?

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Body Parts

 

Try the Classic Center - Tom Hanson, member of this group.

 
brian from laverne, ca
Mary (195K)  Martha (280K)
1983 w123 300d's
From: "boydgwright@verizon.net" <bgthegreat@verizon.net>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
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Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Body Parts

 
Hay guys and gals, I have decided to have the rust repaired on my 85 300TD. I need a passinger's side rear quarter or wheel arch. I have found them on the internet, but they are out of stock or not being produced. There has to be someone that sells body parts for 300TDs out there. Can someone give me a lead?



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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Pi$$ed Off

 

Usually the power cord plugs in, but even with full access the heater can be difficult to remove.  

On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 2:20 PM, Yahoo! Member Service <tccservice111@yahoo.com> wrote:
 

thats a shame I could use a heater to heat the block so heater won't take 10 minutes to coome on
 
 
Tennessee Nate
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Tom and I were in a Pick-A-Part the other day and stumbled across a '85 300D with factory fitted block heater ~ just the thing for the hard core Diesel Head (ahem) . sadly some boob had taken the turbo and manifolds complete , although this makes for super easy accesss , the boob had used a sawsall cut right through the various brackets supports , POWER CORD and so on......

Grumble .

-Nate


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[diesel_mercedes] Silvia '84 300SD - off with her head!

 

I saw the thread about things being quiet, and they have been for me as well - haven't put even a turn on the engine since it the mega-valve-guide-slop was spotted. Today Silvia gets towed home to soon to be surgical lab that is currently my garage. I've managed to cajole my diesel literate brother to help me with a head removal (and hopefully a rebuild)from my 300SD. Not sure exactly when this will begin (w/in a week to 10 days), but most likely you'll be hearing from us in the near future....pics will come as I get a chance to take any of interest....based on what I've learned so far, as long as the head is not too worn and no cracks, it is re-buildable. New ones are on offer from MetricMotors in CA for $1100 + $550 core - I'm sure they're nice, but hoping I don't go that route.

To the person who offered me a spare engine - THANK YOU! I can't find your email/note right now, but your kindness is most appreciated. At this point I'm going to (try) to repair what I've got on hand, but won't count out the offer if its still open and needed further down the road. I really do love this diesel minded community and appreciate everyone's support...

over and out for now....anyone who has direct experience removing/refurbishing/replacing the head on 300SD/OM617 engines, please feel free to share your stories/advice direct or on the list...

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[diesel_mercedes] Surging at Idle

 

Some one on this list mentioned an adjustment on the injection pump to cure surging at idle.  (at least we've got an idle) How and what do I adjust?

Thanks 
Al Boucher

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Pi$$ed Off

 

thats a shame I could use a heater to heat the block so heater won't take 10 minutes to coome on
 
 
Tennessee Nate
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Tom and I were in a Pick-A-Part the other day and stumbled across a '85 300D with factory fitted block heater ~ just the thing for the hard core Diesel Head (ahem) . sadly some boob had taken the turbo and manifolds complete , although this makes for super easy accesss , the boob had used a sawsall cut right through the various brackets supports , POWER CORD and so on......

Grumble .

-Nate

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[diesel_mercedes] Body Parts

 

Hay guys and gals, I have decided to have the rust repaired on my 85 300TD. I need a passinger's side rear quarter or wheel arch. I have found them on the internet, but they are out of stock or not being produced. There has to be someone that sells body parts for 300TDs out there. Can someone give me a lead?

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[diesel_mercedes] Pi$$ed Off

 


Tom and I were in a Pick-A-Part the other day and stumbled across a '85 300D with factory fitted block heater ~ just the thing for the hard core Diesel Head (ahem) . sadly some boob had taken the turbo and manifolds complete , although this makes for super easy accesss , the boob had used a sawsall cut right through the various brackets supports , POWER CORD and so on......

Grumble .

-Nate

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[diesel_mercedes] Re : W-123 Fuses Lazy Nate

 


I didn't see any response ~

Was this not helpful ? .

-Nate
Nate wrote:
>
>
> I just realized my reply wasn't very good so I schlepped out to the car and popped the hood for a look see .
>
> The high beam fuses are #'s 7 & 8 .
>
> The Low beam fuses are #'s 11 & 13
>
> To replace them all , you'll need 10 Ea. 8 ampere fuses , these will be white or maybe black , it depends on the brand , either is good as long as the strips are yellow in color .
>
> GRAY / SILVER COLORED FUSES ARE JUNK AND SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY REPLACED AND DISCARDED ! .
>
> 5 Ea. 16 ampere fuses , these will be red in color .
>
> 1 Ea. 25 Ampere fuse , plus one spare , this will be blue in color .
>
> At each end of the fuse box are two spare fuses , I carry one blue , two red and one white one plus more in the ash tray even though I never seem to need them , someone always does when I meet old German car / Moto / truck folks out on the road .
>
> The cover is held in place by two knurled knobs , spin them until they're loose & wobbly then lift the cover with knobs carefully , it will come out sans force once you figure out the " Just So " angle necessary .
>
> When replacing the cover , there are two electrical cables you'll need to lift *just enough* to clear the cover as you gently lower it into place then you'll need to wriggle it thisa-way and that before it drops into place , position it so the clean paint isn't visible around the edges and snug up the knobs .
>
> NO FORCE IS NECESSARY ! if you use force , you'll break it as it's delicate bakelite .
>
> If you decide to replace the old silver / gray colored fuses , first disconnect the negative battery cable and tuck it down beside the battery .
>
> Once all the fuses are out , use a toothbrush sized wire brush to gently clean the blades in the fusebox of corrosion .
>
> I hope this helps .
>
> -Nate
> Stan Asked :
> >
> > Guys. Does a 1983 240D have head light relays? I don't think they do
> > buttttt if so, where are they located physically?
> >
> > --
> > Stan George Portland <<
> >
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Fuel Economy Check '84 300CD Auto

 


No AC used , 432 miles , mixed freeways and in town driving , 25.9 MPG .

$4.03 / gallon .

I checked my oil when filling up and needed a quart , just changed it too .

I also see my DING-DANG #@!!%&**~!!! air filter rubber mount I ust replaced , is broken again GRrrrrrrrrrrr .

I've been marveling at how silky smooth it's been running too .

-Nate

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[diesel_mercedes] Re : Rules & Banned

 


I am honored to be allowed here .

-Nate
Taran wrote :
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> Sure thing, Nate. We all have grumpy moments so I don't ban people lightly. In this case it was a series of ugly comments that led to the banning. Life is too short for us to listen to petty name-calling and brattiness. There's tons of that all over the internet. I like to keep this group friendly; a little break from all the spammers and trolls that love to invade online communities.
>
> Thanks for being a part of the group!
>
>
> - Taran
>
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[diesel_mercedes] RE : Messages

 


O.K. Taran ;

Thank you for your patience and explanations .

I have un even Internet access so I don't get any messages fom this group , when I go OnLine I go to the Home Page and read them from there .

This is (I think) why I occasionally miss threads .

-Nate
Taran wrote :
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> Hey Nate,
>
> I'm not sure what he was referring to regarding unwanted messages. The Yahoo system message I saw that was sent to him was triggered when he tried to send a message to the group; banned folks get an automatic message explaining that they are banned and unable to message the group. So the easy solution for not getting that message is for him to not send messages to the group, since they will always be rejected.
>
> If he (or anyone else who has been banned) is getting unwanted messages from this group, they should contact Yahoo support. Banned members are automatically unsubscribed from the group, so they shouldn't receive messages from us (other than the rejection notice if they send the group a message).
>
>
> - Taran
>
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