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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2008, 02:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 957
Posted By Matt Petty
Wrecked '85 wagon Need Appraisal in SF Bay to fight insurance company

Help,
Just got my wagon rear ended and destroyed. Anybody know someone in the Bay Area qualified to appraise the vehicle and its true value? Phone number for that "Mr. Diesel" guy who was around on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-06-2008, 07:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,630
Posted By Matt Petty
To be clear, his comment of potential improved...

To be clear, his comment of potential improved performance was in reference to his attempts post sls removal, not with sls, which he encouraged working with under most circumstances.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-06-2008, 07:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,630
Posted By Matt Petty
All of my panic was in vain. I towed the wagon to...

All of my panic was in vain. I towed the wagon to my trusted shop. Left rear strut. $260 at cost and an hour to get it in. Under 400 out the door. They also checked the beast stem to stern and gave...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-06-2008, 02:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,630
Posted By Matt Petty
hey, I drove it for 10 mins yesterday and let...

hey,
I drove it for 10 mins yesterday and let it idle for 10. Would damage be likely over such a timespan?

Thanks again,

Matt
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-06-2008, 01:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,630
Posted By Matt Petty
hey all, should ze vagon be towed if the rez is...

hey all,
should ze vagon be towed if the rez is nearly dry? My impression of the leak based on the PO's driveway stains and description is that it instantly dumps fluid. Can I short loop the pump...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-06-2008, 05:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,630
Posted By Matt Petty
Damn, Thanks for the tech manual. Wonderful. I'm...

Damn, Thanks for the tech manual. Wonderful. I'm going to make a stand to retain the sls if my budget doesn't drive me down the removal dice roll. I still think that a test of this kit would be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-06-2008, 05:04 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,630
Posted By Matt Petty
OK forcedinduction, I just noticed what you...

OK forcedinduction, I just noticed what you drive. You obviously have ZERO fear of going against the holy scriptures of mercedes design. I had attributed most of the fear surrounding this project...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-06-2008, 04:39 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,630
Posted By Matt Petty
Hello, I really want to keep the sls based...

Hello,

I really want to keep the sls based on my own experience, but may not be able to afford to. I also know that as our wagons age the engines will be harder to source, sls parts will become...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-06-2008, 03:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,630
Posted By Matt Petty
SLS removal or beating a dead horse. A few thoughts/questions...

Hello,
I picked up an '85 300td wagon this afternoon. 150k. A major leak in the self leveling system had stopped the PO from driving the wagon. Leak is back left. I have experience with with the sls...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-27-2005, 12:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 865
Posted By Matt Petty
5 Nearly Perfect 14" Bundt Cakes for trade...

Hey,
Not sure if this should go in a for sale post, but here I go. I have 5 almost perfect Bundt Cake 14" wheels on my w126 '82 300sd. These are really nice. Spare hasn't ever been out of the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-27-2005, 12:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 741
Posted By Matt Petty
5 Nearly Perfect 14" Bundt Cakes for trade...

Hey,
Not sure if this should go in a for sale post, but here I go. I have 5 almost perfect Bundt Cake 14" wheels on my w126 '82 300sd. These are really nice. Spare hasn't ever been out of the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 05-27-2005, 12:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,226
Posted By Matt Petty
5 Nearly Perfect 14" Bundt Cakes to trade...

Hey,
Not sure if this should go in a for sale post, but here I go. I have 5 almost perfect Bundt Cake 14" wheels on my w126 '82 300sd. These are really nice. Spare hasn't ever been out of the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-26-2005, 03:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,122
Posted By Matt Petty
I should add...

that the car is a w126 or 126 for any non-diesel folks searching for this topic.

Matt
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-26-2005, 12:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,122
Posted By Matt Petty
Thumbs up Report on new Weathertech floormats in my 1982 300sd

Hey there,
After searching the forum I couldn't come up with any positive endorsement of the Weathertech brand all-weather floor mats. I went ahead and ordered them front and back. They turned out...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-24-2003, 08:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,572
Posted By Matt Petty
Fair price?

Hello,
I have a question for people out there who have done this conversion or priced it out; is my price in the right ballpark considering that I have taken care of all of the hassle with buying a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-24-2003, 11:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,572
Posted By Matt Petty
Not as crazy as it seems!

Contrary to the doomsayers I have spoke to many people who have done the swap from 5 cylinder auto to 5 cylinder manual with little problems. First off I don't think that comparing the cost of a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-24-2003, 09:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,572
Posted By Matt Petty
don' forget the...

...ring and pinion so you can toy with gearing.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-24-2003, 09:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,572
Posted By Matt Petty
123 chassis 4-speed conversion parts available

Hello,
I hope it is OK to post a diesel specific item for sale here, mostly because it is such a particular sale and I have seen this topic discussed in this forum.

I have a 4-speed 240d...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2003, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 818
Posted By Matt Petty
Hi, Dieseldiehard, I didn't get any private...

Hi,
Dieseldiehard, I didn't get any private messages yet. Would I get an email notification or something? My car is all back together but I would like to get a look at your friend's drip tester...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-18-2003, 04:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,747
Posted By Matt Petty
Hi, dieseldiehard, I would like to get in touch...

Hi, dieseldiehard, I would like to get in touch with your friend if possible. I am going to buy some junk lines tommorow to build my own, but would love to get my engine buttoned up soon.

The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-17-2003, 09:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 818
Posted By Matt Petty
Thumbs up Calling anyone in the BayArea!!!

Hello,
I recently bought a compression tester which stopped working on the fourth of my five cylinders. My car is all apart and I would like to re-test all five cylinders. I would return the gauge...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-17-2003, 09:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,747
Posted By Matt Petty
Calling anyone in the BayArea!

Hello,
I recently bought a compression tester which stopped working on the fourth of my five cylinders. My car is all apart and I would like to re-test all five cylinders. I would return the gauge...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-17-2003, 09:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,747
Posted By Matt Petty
Hello, Mordecai, I see your point about the...

Hello,
Mordecai, I see your point about the slightly higher cost of the injectors from Pacific but:

1) I am pretty confidant that the injectors which you are seeing advertised are Bosch...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-17-2003, 12:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,747
Posted By Matt Petty
Thumbs up Pacific fuel injection!

I went to Pacific Fuel Injection yesterday. Gus is awesome. He dropped what he was doing and tested my injectors immediatly. He took me in the back to check out my injectors. Real neat to see the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-16-2003, 01:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,747
Posted By Matt Petty
Question Anyone recommend an injector shop in the San Francisco/ San Jose area?

Hello,
I want to have my injectors tested near San Francisco/ San Jose. Does anyone know of a trustworthy shop?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2003, 02:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,806
Posted By Matt Petty
motorcycyle jumps

The surface of the track is smooth but instead the ramps have little jumps on the uphill sides. Basically one side of either bump is convex and one is concave. These are pretty slight.

It...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2003, 12:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,806
Posted By Matt Petty
Not excited about this!

If the ramp piece is a separate piece, how is it removed? It appears that there is a large center nut and 2 x 15mm bolts outside of the track. Sure would be nice to just bolt on a face plate!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-12-2003, 06:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,806
Posted By Matt Petty
Question Vacuum pump mechanical wheel & drive track questions. ORIGINAL TOPIC!

Hello,
I have looked at all 625 posts found on searching "vacuum pump" and still have some specific questions. This is in regards to my '79 300td.

1. How big is the wheel in the vacuum pump...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-12-2003, 06:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,276
Posted By Matt Petty
More news on my problem

Hi,
I installed the oil pump and fired up my wagon. Instant oil pressure. 30 psi at hot idle. I hadn't had any signs of vacuum problems other than the ball bearings in my oil screen. Right when...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-11-2003, 12:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,276
Posted By Matt Petty
The car is new to me. I think you are right that...

The car is new to me. I think you are right that the failure which produced the balls may have been fixed without regard for shrapnel. Hopefully the new oil pump and relief valve will help my...
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