Coda, 1986 300SDL, the journey continues........ - Page 5 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

JimmyL · #61 11-28-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by daw_two

Pulled off the old vacuum pump. Here's a few shots of both of them side by side and the old and new part numbers if anyone is interested.

Why does there appear to be a hole in the vac pump on the right?

daw_two · #62 11-29-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JimmyL

Why does there appear to be a hole in the vac pump on the right?

Pick an answer:

Trick photography.
Your glasses need cleaning.
Your vision is worse than mine.
Cleaned the oil off in that spot.
None of the above.

So, what did you think of my progress? I tried to get the transmission coolent lines on.....but could not find the new ones. I bet you a buffet lunch that I never ordered them.

JimmyL · #63 11-29-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by daw_two

I bet you a buffet lunch that I never ordered them.

I'd buy your buffet lunch just to watch you "work" the line.....

Ian White · #64 11-29-2009, 01:54 AM

The radiator must have been pricey..

ImBroke · #65 11-29-2009, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JimmyL

I'd buy your buffet lunch just to watch you "work" the line.....

I'll close my eyes for that one.. eeeewww

daw_two · #66 11-29-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian White

The radiator must have been pricey..

Not as much as you might think.....Only the best for my "gal".

ImBroke · #67 11-29-2009, 11:23 AM

You're putting in so much, I surely won't be able to afford it when you're done.

daw_two · #68 12-01-2009, 06:45 PM

Transmission Coolent lines (and a whole bunch of other parts) are en route. I'll have them before Saturday, so everyone knows what my priority will be this weekend, right?

wrong

--- parts request keep coming in.....

TheDon · #69 12-01-2009, 07:38 PM

is the car running yet?

daw_two · #70 12-01-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDon

is the car running yet?

Patience, grasshopper. Patience.

Ian White · #71 12-02-2009, 12:12 AM

When are you going to paint it...We are looking forward to a pictorial

daw_two · #72 12-02-2009, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian White

When are you going to paint it...We are looking forward to a pictorial

I hate to sound like a broken record.......
but....

Patience, grasshopper. Patience.

I'm starting to feel like I'm beating a dead horse. I think the young whipper snappers may need a lesson about time, patience, and good things. So, all your impatient, young whipper snappers get out your pens and paper pads (or iphones) and take notes. The lesson starts now:

Good things come to those who wait.

An old Mercedes diesel (especially a 300SDL) (like a fine wine) gets better with age.

Patience, grasshopper. Patience.

brandlj · #73 12-02-2009, 08:21 AM

Good things come to those who wait.

An old Mercedes diesel (especially a 300SDL) (like a fine wine) gets better with age.

Patience, grasshopper. Patience.

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I have always been amazed at how well built our cars are. Every oil change gives me the opportunity to check everything out underneath my 86 sdl. But as I continue to read your adventures about Coda, my car must be getting jealous over all of the new things you are giving Coda. As I changed my oil on Sunday, I noticed one of my transmission cooler lines had sprung a leak. Luckily I had purchased two of them a few years ago in anticipation of this.
Enjoy these intimate times you are having with Coda. Don't rush getting everything done at once, because when you're finished with all of the repairs and updates, then what will you have to do? You will be bored, and then start looking for the next project. Then Coda will be jealous, and blow a head gasket........ HOPEFULLY NOT!!!
I enjoy reading your adventures and really appreciate the pictures which I use as a reference on my car!

daw_two · #74 12-02-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by brandlj

Enjoy these intimate times you are having with Coda. Don't rush getting everything done at once, because when you're finished with all of the repairs and updates, then what will you have to do? You will be bored, and then start looking for the next project.

I enjoy reading your adventures and really appreciate the pictures which I use as a reference on my car!

intimate times with Coda?

No, "she" only gets a certain amount of my attention. I won't be giving her my wife's Christmas gift (thinking of the GPS jewelry commercial).

Me, bored?

That, John, is a very confusing question.

What will I do next? That's already been decided: Next ..... 1979 300SD

Speaking of pics....I should update this thread with some pics.

brandlj · #75 12-02-2009, 11:11 AM

Oh Man!!!!!
I forgot about the silver SD!!!!

I would like that project!!