[diesel_mercedes] Fuel Economy Check '84 300TD Automatic

 

Tanked up and drove home in seriously high winds , 461 miles ,26.3 MPG .

No fuel additives used .

-Nate


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[diesel_mercedes] Klima I HVAC

 



I hear you mark ;

I'm sure you take proper care of the cooling system as that seems to be the pinch point in Klima I systems .

Once I got mine working in my old '79 Coupe , it was terrific , much better than the Klima II on my later cars , nevertheless , getting it sorted out was too much for me so I sold it shortly thereafter .

-Nate
         Mark   wrote :

Well, my Klima I/Chrysler AutoTemp II has been working flawlessly for the past 6-years.  Once sorted out, and with the much improved aluminum-bodied servo, it's at least as reliable as it's successor.  In fact, the climate control system on my car has been the least of my problems.  I wish the rest of the car was so easily fixed once and for good....

Only thing left on my system is to replace that little auxiliary water pump.  It's been out since I've owned the car.  Maybe someday....

My previous MB diesel, a 1977 300D, also had a trouble-free Klima I.  It even still had it's original charge of R-12!

Mark in Centennial, CO
1979 300SD (W116)

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Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Klima II Temp. Wheel of Misfortune ?

 



Well Lawrence ;

It sure beats the heck out if the wretched Klima I system with its EVIL SERVO FROM HELL .

I'll figure this out , just give me some time , then I'll share what I learn .

Rob's suggestion of trying Autohaus AZ was dead on ~ they only want $15 for the specific part that goes bad : http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=2mrnah45sxaxmx45m5ev4sym&makeid=800016@Mercedes&modelid=1193576@300CDT&year=1984&cid=hvac@hvac&gid=12607@HVAC%20Mono%20Valve%20Repair%20Kit

-Nate
       Lawrence   wrote :

Unless you have 600 dollars and good vacuum it's not a good system.  Lawrence Rhodes
 

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[diesel_mercedes] Subaru Parts

 


This is a tricky one Max .

My Son drives and rebuilds Subarus , he says anything important like the timing belt or the AC sealing rings , he gets only from the Subaru Dealer .

If I could afford it , I'd buy more Mercedes parts from The Classic Center .

I have no idea how to explain how i choose what parts to buy where , used or new ~ I use my accumulated years of experience and I never like buying anything sight unseen .

-Nate
         Max   wrote :

Hey Nate, when buying parts and not buying from your dealer(now I'm thinking of Subaru) what should you look for? OEM parts or what? I know there is a lot of crap stuff out there. Maybe a good subject for discussion. Usually for my Mercedes I just go to Arizona Parts haus and buy what they have but now I need something for my winter car, Subaru. Thanks, max

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Thanx Rob ;

I looked in Peach Parts and was astounded at how expen$ive it is .

I eventually found one in Pick-A-Part that looks new , they looked at it and asked me what the heck it was then called it an electric switch , cost $ 2.25 =8-) .

They also sold me some W-123 door checks " hinges " for $ 5.50 each and some inside door pulls from a European Spec. Sedan for $ 5.50 each ~ needless to say I am *very* happy and will soon be diving into the doors on the Wagon , replace the door checks and floppy release handles .

-Nate
         Rob   wrote :

Auto has AZ, though others have the monovalve repair part too.

Rob




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