Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re : Dim Dash Lights

 

On 9/18/2011 12:28 AM, Nate wrote:

 


What I did was :

Remove the dimmer rheostat & solder it hot , then I ever so carefully took the plastic binnacle apart and cleaned not only the dusty tiny bulbs but the guides too as they're only adequate when everything is *perfect* but , they _ARE_ perfectly adequate once you've made everything ' Just So ' again .

If you see any color or haze inside the bulbs ,they're JUNK even if they *appear* to light up brightly on the test bench ! I bought new ones as they're cheap and I don't like taking the binnacle out more than once per vehicle .

-Nate
Randy wrote:
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> Anyone had any luck replacing the instrument cluster lights with some brighter LED lights or something similar?
>
> I have a dim cluster and would love to brighten it, possibly in blue or amber?
>
> Randy
> Minneapolis
>

Plan "C" - carry a flashlight.

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re : MB 560 SEL

 

On 9/18/2011 12:35 AM, Nate wrote:

 


That W-126 Chassis 560SEL is a sweetie ~ it goes like a rocket and handles like the suspension has secret asphalt magnets embedded , very reliable , comfy & safe .

The horrible fuel economy OTOH , not so much of a problem for CEO's and Kings , Princes & beautiful Women in Beverly Hills etcetera , the rest of us Working Class Schmoes , have difficulty both eating and keeping the gas tank over 1/8 full .

I'd wait for the '88 300D .

-Nate
"m124300d" <? WHO ?> wrote:
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> A dealer here in my area has this 1988 560 SEL on the lot.
> They say that it is a one owner has 202k.The car is real clean.
> Has a nice shine no rust. They are asking $3850.
> Would this car make a good driver?
> Are they reliable at this age like the diesel?
> Is there a lot of maintenance to keep them in shape?
> They also said that they would have a 300D 1988 in about a week and
> will ask 2900 for it.
>
> Thanks for any advise
> Oh I now have an 1987 300D good driver.
>

I definitely agree, although that massive engine up front does  cause it to push some in tight corners.  The principle that I work on is that you are always going to pay someone.  It may be the bank, the gas station, the parts supplier, or the mechanic, but there will always be someone in line for your money.  Luckily I bought my 560 cheap enough that I can afford to buy fuel for awhile.

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