Re: [diesel_mercedes] w123 Key & Tumbler Replacement

 


And the price wasn't too ridiculous either!! :)
 
Tom Hanson
Mercedes Benz Classic Center USA
MBUSA, LLC
thomas.hanson@mbusa.com
949 598-4842 direct

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Subject: [diesel_mercedes] w123 Key & Tumbler Replacement

 
I got some new keys for my 1983 w123 300d (Martha) because the keys were sticking and it looked like trouble was brewing in the ignition  after 300,000 miles. Turned out the tumbler needed to be replaced also as it was apparently replaced by the previous owner so I had one key that worked the doors and trunk, and another key worked the ignition (but it was for the wrong VIN #). So, here is the best Youtube video I found on easy replacement, and then I bumped into a series of general videos you might enjoy. ps the keys and tumbler came from Tom at the Classic Center.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2kAIA2-sZ8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBqAwtYIuLI&list=PLfNskwbxaXz7lfMRlLNZNqiHLF1vbekxp

brian from laverne
Twin 1983 w123 300d's



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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Improved fuel economy

 

Using the 2 second(staying two seconds behind the  vehicle you are drafting) rule puts you well behind the truck.  You could get closer and get more savings but that is dangerous.  Once in a while a truck I was drafting hit 65 and that is the speed limit.  Following the trucks only cost me about 7 to 10 minutes driving 100 miles.  Going 65 to 70 I get closer to 20mpg.  Lawrence Rhodes


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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: w123 Key & Tumbler Replacement

 

Actually, I don't need one now, but you never know when you will.


On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 10:06 AM, bstromsoe@yahoo.com [diesel_mercedes] <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com> wrote:



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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Drafting

 

everything depends on your reaction time and whether or not you were looking forward at the time.


On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 9:36 AM, Ygmir Tunn ygmir111@att.net [diesel_mercedes] <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

seems, though, you'd be hard pressed to find a truck that could "stop
suddenly" enough to be hit by our cars, stopping distances and all. It'd
be human error, if it happened, IMO.

Henry

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> On Sun, Jun 29, 2014 at 10:26 AM, Lawrence Rhodes primobassoon@...
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> Drafting behind trucks using the 2 second rule improves fuel
> economy. I used 7.5 gallons to go 200 miles. Lawrence Rhodes
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Drafting

 

seems, though, you'd be hard pressed to find a truck that could "stop
suddenly" enough to be hit by our cars, stopping distances and all. It'd
be human error, if it happened, IMO.

Henry

On 7/1/2014 6:24 AM, vwnate1@yahoo.com [diesel_mercedes] wrote:
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> You DIE.
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> -Nate
> Max Pondered :
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> What happens when the truckers stop very suddenly? Max
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> On Sun, Jun 29, 2014 at 10:26 AM, Lawrence Rhodes primobassoon@...
> <mailto:primobassoon@...> [diesel_mercedes]
> <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>> wrote:
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> Drafting behind trucks using the 2 second rule improves fuel
> economy. I used 7.5 gallons to go 200 miles. Lawrence Rhodes
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] w123 Key & Tumbler Replacement

 

I was recently told by the Classic Center that ignition lock tumblers were no longer available.





center that Ignition 


On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 10:00 PM, bstromsoe@yahoo.com [diesel_mercedes] <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

I got some new keys for my 1983 w123 300d (Martha) because the keys were sticking and it looked like trouble was brewing in the ignition  after 300,000 miles. Turned out the tumbler needed to be replaced also as it was apparently replaced by the previous owner so I had one key that worked the doors and trunk, and another key worked the ignition (but it was for the wrong VIN #). So, here is the best Youtube video I found on easy replacement, and then I bumped into a series of general videos you might enjoy. ps the keys and tumbler came from Tom at the Classic Center.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2kAIA2-sZ8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBqAwtYIuLI&list=PLfNskwbxaXz7lfMRlLNZNqiHLF1vbekxp

brian from laverne
Twin 1983 w123 300d's





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[diesel_mercedes] Drafting

 



You DIE .

-Nate
         Max Pondered  :

What happens when the truckers stop very suddenly? Max


On Sun, Jun 29, 2014 at 10:26 AM, Lawrence Rhodes primobassoon@... [diesel_mercedes] <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


Drafting behind trucks using the 2 second rule improves fuel economy.  I used 7.5 gallons to go 200 miles.  Lawrence Rhodes



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