Re: [diesel_mercedes] 84 300SD - Sylvia update - windshield gasket and trim clip recommendations?

 

Actually I should not say OEM, but rather MB dealership or Classic rubber.
 
brian from laverne, ca
Mary (195K)  Martha (280K)
1983 w123 300d's


On Thursday, May 23, 2013 8:33 PM, BStromsoe <bstromsoe@yahoo.com> wrote:
 
I used after market rubber and nothing has leaked, BUT BUT BUT - if I were doing it again I'd use OEM rubber as I think it has tighter tolerances. May be a crap shoot though. My second window replacement, the installer brought his own window + gasket and everything went sweetly. That way I had someone to crab about if things were not perfect. It was actually a body shop guy who subbed out the window installation to a 'pro'
 
brian from laverne, ca
Mary (195K)  Martha (280K)
1983 w123 300d's


On Thursday, May 23, 2013 8:19 PM, Barton Fiske <barton.fiske@gmail.com> wrote:
 
ok, not giving up yet...local salvage yard had a new wiper carriage - sent my eldest to retrieve it as am out of town - $70 pre-paid - waiting for me
at home...have already got the old one out and it clearly failed - however now I'm having the windshield replaced as its the orig (still has MB factory sticker) and is pitted beyond safe driving in winter glare conditions - so the AutoLite glass guy shows up to swap and says the gasket has to be replaced and which isn't covered under my insurance claim. I'll deal with that later, but do want to proceed - seeking recommendation on sourcing a new gasket and trim clips. I know there's lots of places to order from, but where will I get the best quality gasket/seal and can I even get new trim clips? 

Will spend my Mem. day weekend diagnosing the vacuum pump, but she'll be back on the road this week - thanks to all for reminding me I don't want to part with this thing just yet :-)

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] 84 300SD - Sylvia update - windshield gasket and trim clip recommendations?

 

I used after market rubber and nothing has leaked, BUT BUT BUT - if I were doing it again I'd use OEM rubber as I think it has tighter tolerances. May be a crap shoot though. My second window replacement, the installer brought his own window + gasket and everything went sweetly. That way I had someone to crab about if things were not perfect. It was actually a body shop guy who subbed out the window installation to a 'pro'
 
brian from laverne, ca
Mary (195K)  Martha (280K)
1983 w123 300d's


On Thursday, May 23, 2013 8:19 PM, Barton Fiske <barton.fiske@gmail.com> wrote:
 
ok, not giving up yet...local salvage yard had a new wiper carriage - sent my eldest to retrieve it as am out of town - $70 pre-paid - waiting for me
at home...have already got the old one out and it clearly failed - however now I'm having the windshield replaced as its the orig (still has MB factory sticker) and is pitted beyond safe driving in winter glare conditions - so the AutoLite glass guy shows up to swap and says the gasket has to be replaced and which isn't covered under my insurance claim. I'll deal with that later, but do want to proceed - seeking recommendation on sourcing a new gasket and trim clips. I know there's lots of places to order from, but where will I get the best quality gasket/seal and can I even get new trim clips? 

Will spend my Mem. day weekend diagnosing the vacuum pump, but she'll be back on the road this week - thanks to all for reminding me I don't want to part with this thing just yet :-)

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Littleton, MA - USA
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[diesel_mercedes] 84 300SD - Sylvia update - windshield gasket and trim clip recommendations?

 

ok, not giving up yet...local salvage yard had a new wiper carriage - sent my eldest to retrieve it as am out of town - $70 pre-paid - waiting for me
at home...have already got the old one out and it clearly failed - however now I'm having the windshield replaced as its the orig (still has MB factory sticker) and is pitted beyond safe driving in winter glare conditions - so the AutoLite glass guy shows up to swap and says the gasket has to be replaced and which isn't covered under my insurance claim. I'll deal with that later, but do want to proceed - seeking recommendation on sourcing a new gasket and trim clips. I know there's lots of places to order from, but where will I get the best quality gasket/seal and can I even get new trim clips? 

Will spend my Mem. day weekend diagnosing the vacuum pump, but she'll be back on the road this week - thanks to all for reminding me I don't want to part with this thing just yet :-)

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Littleton, MA - USA
Cell: +1-978-502-4936

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[diesel_mercedes] Diesel purge and new filters

 

After yesterdays diesel purge and new fuel filters, my MB has a bit more
pep. I was noticing a lack of power lately, so I was pleased at the
power increase. The clear plastic filter was pretty clean, yet the spin
on one must have been clogging up at the normal 30k. There wasn't much
dirt in the diesel purge, compared to the first time I ever purged it,
where it was black on the return. I already changed the CA air filter,
which was a deal at $45.

I'm ready for the brake job this weekend, and now will re-grease the
bearings too.

Rob
'85 300D CA
Garden Grove, CA

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Scrapping Cars

 

I wonder who was in the trunk


--- On Thu, 5/23/13, brian's 83 300d's <bstromsoe@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: brian's 83 300d's <bstromsoe@yahoo.com>
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Scrapping Cars
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2013, 9:57 AM

Here is a portable PAP car compactor.

http://www.wimp.com/garbagecompactor/

Brian from la verne



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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Any updates on the Ceramic Brake pads?

 

been running pads over 45,000 miles now.they don't wear,or eat rotors
 
 
Tennessee Nate
From: Aleph93 <aleph93@ca.rr.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 7:59 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Any updates on the Ceramic Brake pads?
 
Any updates on the Ceramic Brake pads?

I'm on for this weekend.
My brake pad wear light is on solid now, though last weekend it was just
starting to flash when the brakes were applied.

I have 2 sets of ceramic pads, wear sensors, new flexi brakelines, and a
fresh bottle of brake fluid, so I'm ready to go.

I also have a bottle of Diesel purge to run through it, and some new
filters.

If I get on a roll, I'll try to cover a bit more of the 30K service needs.

Rob
'85 300D
Garden Grove, CA
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