What a coincidence... the same thing happened to my '81 SD on the weekend, but I am almost certain that it isn't the interlock switch. Apparently, my wife...
I'm going to be switching to Mobil 1 and wondered if there were any recomendations on when to switch. The engine is a blue crate MB rebuild with 7K mi....
TI-99 4A was my PC of choice. Keybord w/ cartridge tray, 64KB Expansion box w/ double-sided double-density 5-1/4", matching cassette recorder and speech...
On some cold mornings my glow plug light on my 86 190 d 2.5 will not light up, even after a long wait. The car always starts starts. On other diesels MB and...
I don't know that any of us are experts at swapping the m-b diesel engines into a different vehicle's chassis, but...here is a stab at the info you're looking...
and if you plug a microwave oven in backwards, does it freeze the food? kk The Amana Polarange, but the secret of it's success was not to be widely ...
The catch is adjustable, loosen screws, move, and retighten. Bending the latch is not a proper fix. Jeff Was there some sort of rubber covering the lid or car ...
Gee you guy's are old.. ... I thought I was pretty old timey with a C64 and an 8088 laptop as my first.. rex ... __________________________________ Do you...
from today's Washington Post Va. Observatory Opens Science Center The National Radio Astronomy Observatory has opened a new science center at its facility in...
In a message dated 12/1/2003 1:05:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Now THAT is a reason I would have never thought of for running a diesel engine. Mike 82 240D...
It's a perfect time. Go ahead. Chase M. Kaufman ... From: eric peterson To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 8:24 AM Subject:...
Pretty cool group here :) I own a 1959 edsel station wagon (ford motor company product if you want to know) and I am considering a diesel engine transplant in...
The catch on the glove box itself? I checked that first, the holes in the removable part are round, not elongated, and it did not move fore or aft when I had ...
I agree with those who say a well maintained K&N is a good thing. I've had one in my pickup truck for 60k and its been fine, a little better MPG, less money...
Actually I'd probably wait a little longer. I thought the rule of thumb was 10k miles. I'd also figure that diesels take a little longer to wear in than gas...
Actually I still have my 4A. Tunnels of Doom is the best game ever made.... I play it pretty frequently, maybe twice a month. The worst is loading from the...
i made the mistake of saying this to Prof. Peterson, (Chemistry, Brooklyn Polytech) back in my college days; and he made me sit through a 2 hour lecture, just...
if you live in the NY downstate area, i have a nice turbo engine for sale (bad tranny). it comes with a 300TD attached. ... __________________________________...
Change that shifter linkage bushing, will not only correct starting (neutral safety switch), but will also feel great-will shift like a new car-very tight! ...
One other point I'd like to make about shift linkage bushings...this is also a safety hazard because the play introduced in the linkage by the missing/broken...
The turbo dampens a lot more noise than you suspect. Some people claim they can't hear a difference when the exhaust is disconnected from the turbo. For the...
Todd, I just took the starter out of my parts car to replace mine... which wasn't starting :) Well as it turns out- it was just a loose wire. I'd check all...
Mine has started to click, so it is time to replace the old bushings. I found them for 1.39 each (need 2) at buymbparts.com. I bought the tuning manual from...
Well after actually *removeing* the latch and looking, there is an adjustment. I guess I couldnt see it last night, and in my own defense I will say it did...
If I were going to put a diesel in a large car like that, as I've comtimplated with my 78 Lincoln a time or three, it would likely be something along the lines...
Hi Monica, The Glow Plug Relay is in the engine compartment on the driver's side front fender (black box just below the ABS unit). Sometimes the relay contacts...
I am used to being spoiled by cars not letting me take the key out unless I am in park and not being able to shift out of park without the key. Needless to...
In a message dated 12/2/2003 10:08:10 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... YOU COULD DO WHAT?????? There is NO WAY you are going to electrocute yourself with a set...
