Diesel RVs

I would be inclined to stay with the stock factory spec German bulbs. I've heard all kinds of horror stories about the chaos that even using normal domestically made bulbs can do to some of our cars.

Tom Hanson
Mercedes Benz Classic Center USA
MBUSA, LLC
thomas.hanson@mbusa.com
949 598-4842 direct
949 598-4870 fax

From: "audiolaw@aol.com" <audiolaw@aol.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 5:40 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] 123 & 126 Turn signals question

Tom,

I have an entirely different question for you.

I recently replace the left rear light assembly on my 1981 300SD. I found a good, uncracked one on a 560 SEL in the Monrovia PaP yard. I brought it home, took the lens off the plastic frame, washed it thoroughly, washed the lamp housing, let it all dry completely.

After reassembly, and installation of all new bulbs, it fit into my car perfectly, as only a 32 year old Mercedes part can.

But while putting in the new bulbs, I started wondering about LEDs. We are getting superbrite LEDs now that have almost the same light output as an incandescent bulb, but at a much lower current draw.

I wonder whether we can use LED bulbs in the turn signals. I know that some turn signal activators, particularly "of a certain age" (as we say of beautiful women and machines), required enough current draw from the bulbs to activate.

Are the turn signal activators in 123 and 126 series cars able to operate with the low current draw of LEDs? Considering the price of LED bulbs still, I am not excited enough to test them out on my own. But I just know that you folks at the Classic Center will either know the answer, or know who in Stuttgart to get the answer from.

Cordially,

The other Tom: '81 300SD, 37+,+++ miles

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Jim,

I look forward to hearing more about these pads, though I hope it's all
good news, as I have a new set sitting in the garage waiting to be
installed. The wear lights haven't come on yet, so I have a little time
left. I probably should change the brake pads soon anyway, along with
the new brake hoses I bought awhile back, as my next oil change is the
30K service, with all that entails.

Rob
'85 300D
Garden Grove, CA

On 4/3/13 3:13 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> Re: Posi-Quiet initial impressions
> Posted by: "n61cm"jim@tazwade.com n61cm
> Date: Tue Apr 2, 2013 6:19 am ((PDT))
>
> I installed them yesterday. I coated the backs of them with the brake anti-squeal goo. They stop the car. They do not squeal. I cleaned the crud off my wheels. I will have to drive it around some before I can give you the update on whether my wheels stay clean(er) or not. So far, though, they appear to be good pads.
>
> Jim
>
>
>
>
> --- Indiesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "n61cm"<jim@...> wrote:
>> >
>> >I got the Posi-Quiet front brake pads today. Got them super fast off ebay seller
>> >
>> >http://www.ebay.com/itm/370628194422
>> >
>> >The face of them are indeed a light brown/tan color like the photo.
>> >
>> >Did a search on the reference number on the box 105.01451 and appears that Posi-Quiet are manufactured by Centric.
>> >
>> >Will let you know how they perform both in terms of braking and dust as I get them on the car over the next couple of weeks.
>> >
>> >My current brakes are fine except for the filth. I don't remember what brand or type they are but I'm sure my former self opted for cheap.
>> >
>> >These Posi-Quiets aren't expensive, though, so maybe I was just too ignernt to buy them.
>> >
>> >Jim
>> >