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12105
Unscrew it counter clockwise to release it, then pump. When done, screw it back down. Herb mono_nocturno <mono_nocturno@...> wrote: I dont want to force...
Herbert Groeger
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Dec 1, 2004
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12106
Hi all. I'm wondering if my warm-up is sufficient or if I'm babying it too much. I have to leave work right onto 50 mph roads. I usually wait 30-60 seconds...
hopleyyeaton2000
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Dec 1, 2004
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12107
Okay, for some reason I can't post from my email.... let's see if the website thing works.... Rick 85 300cd...
Rick.....duh!?
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Dec 1, 2004
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12108
Sounds like a head gasket, but there are other things that it could be. When was the last time you adjusted the valves>? Andy...
Andrew Cunningham
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Dec 1, 2004
6:59 pm
12109
valve adjustment on all 123s (at least the diesels). I think the hydraulic lifters started in most models in 86. Andy On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 08:16:44 -0600,...
Andrew Cunningham
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Dec 1, 2004
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12110
Are there ANY performance products on the market for the W116, W123, and W126 cars? I'm specifically interested in somewhat stiffer and maybe ~40mm lower ...
audifahrer81
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Dec 1, 2004
7:30 pm
12111
check out moguland.com Eric Ditwiler Associate Dean for Planning, Institutional Research, and Assessment Harvey Mudd College 301 E. 12 Street, Claremont, CA...
Eric Ditwiler
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Dec 1, 2004
7:38 pm
12112
I would say that you are babying it more than needed. Diesels don't like to run under operating temperature and driving them speeds this up. Several...
Andrew Cunningham
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Dec 1, 2004
7:44 pm
12113
... thanks, they are adjusting the valves today, last was about 25,000 miles ago. they will double check the gasket, change the fuel filter. i think there...
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Dec 1, 2004
7:46 pm
12114
... Hey all this is a bit late for this subject, but thought I would throw it in anyway as it could be of help to someone sometime. I found a 82 300 turbo for...
Max
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Dec 1, 2004
9:39 pm
12115
... Yes I just adjusted my friends 82 turbo. Its really quite easy after you get the valve cover off. Just dont over tighten the nuts Max...
Max
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Dec 1, 2004
9:44 pm
12116
Dave, If you are looking for performance products like lower springs, you can get them at performace products. They have whole catalogs for the mercedes cars....
Andrew Cunningham
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Dec 1, 2004
11:20 pm
12117
I don't see any "performance" products for the w123 in the Performance Products catalog really. On springs, if you consult the FSM, there are a dizzying...
Rex Johnston
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Dec 1, 2004
11:36 pm
12118
Rust free 1983 300SD for sale (I've got too many Benzes). See the details at: http://www.kenneke.com/mercedes/ Thanks, Jon...
jon
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Dec 1, 2004
11:54 pm
12119
thanks for the info Herbert Groeger <hgroeger@...> wrote:Unscrew it counter clockwise to release it, then pump. When done, screw it back down. Herb ...
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Dec 1, 2004
11:58 pm
12120
... White smoke can be unburnt diesel. Max...
Max
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Dec 2, 2004
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12121
... Hey Chuck, I would like to hear how much they charge you to replace the timing chain if they do it. Max...
Max
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Dec 2, 2004
4:25 pm
12122
... max, the dealer quote i received was $1400 for the timing chain and the valve adjustment. i declined the service. they charged me $300 to drain the fuel...
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Dec 2, 2004
4:37 pm
12123
Max, the quotes from this morning from two independents were 1. $1200 timing chain and tensioner (close to the dealer's quote) 2. $750 timing chain and...
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Dec 2, 2004
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12124
What should the output be (range) for my alternator? Just running some tests to see where all the power is going? (or not getting to!) car: 1980 Mercedes...
Chris Mears
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Dec 2, 2004
7:19 pm
12125
I own a 1984 300D with a slight oil leak. I am not worried too much about the leak. At start, I notice a cloud of diesel fumes raising from under the engine...
Kamyar sanatian
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Dec 2, 2004
9:26 pm
12126
There are two that fit and sold for the 80SD, 55 or 65 amps depending on the version put in by a previous owner (assuming that your alternator isn't 24yrs...
Andrew Cunningham
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Dec 2, 2004
9:57 pm
12127
Kamyar-- I suggest starting the car with the hood open so you can see the source of the "cloud of fumes from the engine compartment". I would wager that your...
jm7jm7jm
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Dec 3, 2004
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12128
Your flexpipe is cracked or broken. I've replaced them on my '84 300D and my '83 300SD; I had the same symptons. Be careful. because until you replace the...
j desro
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Dec 3, 2004
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12129
i'm thinking that the noise on my 83 300sd may be a muffler problem. i will have it checked out. if it is the muffler, and since it was a california car,...
c24052000
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Dec 3, 2004
7:29 pm
12130
Anyone interested in buying 300SD - 1983 Location: New Jersey Mileage: 170000 Running great. Excellent Engine and Transmission. Brand New Exhaust System New...
chottapatel
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Dec 4, 2004
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12131
Anyone interested in buying 300SD - 1983 Location: New Jersey Mileage: 170000 Running great. Excellent Engine and Transmission. Brand New Exhaust System New...
chottapatel
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Dec 4, 2004
2:31 am
12132
Thanks for the tip, I will look into it soon kamyar ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 250MB free storage. Do more. Manage...
Kamyar sanatian
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Dec 4, 2004
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12133
We had a monsoon here in Austin TX. My rear floor board on the driver's side was a lake. The front wasn't too wet at all. Where could it have come from?...
Harley Blake
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Dec 4, 2004
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12134
Dry it all up and then spray the car with a hose, shoot the windshield real hard. The window rubbers dry out and leak. Oops, just noticed its the rear floor......
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Dec 4, 2004
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