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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 02-24-2012, 03:27 PM
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Views: 4,164
Posted By Astroman
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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 02-18-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,164
Posted By Astroman
The A/C works, but just barely. I was charging...

The A/C works, but just barely. I was charging the the system and noticed via the gauges that the compressor is very weak. It has not grenaded or anything, but it will require replacement.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 02-12-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,164
Posted By Astroman
Here are some interior pics. The seats have no...

Here are some interior pics. The seats have no rips or cracks, but as previously stated, the original horsehair pads have disintegrated.

I drove the car yesterday and it really is a nice car....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2012, 11:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 599
Posted By Astroman
I also still have the factory new 722.303...

I also still have the factory new 722.303 transmission (never installed) from before. There were some doubters that it was actually new but after sending the manufacturing stamps from 1999 there is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 599
Posted By Astroman
My car is back on the market.

Sale back in 2009 did not go through before we left for an overseas assignment. Here's the link to the classifieds section of the forum:
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 02-10-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,164
Posted By Astroman
Bump! The sale in 2009 fell through and we...

Bump!

The sale in 2009 fell through and we left on assignment overseas. Back now. The car has been garaged the whole time and started periodically. Price is the same and includes new battery and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-06-2010, 10:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,076
Posted By Astroman
Take the entire drive line in to a shop to be...

Take the entire drive line in to a shop to be balanced. Check around for transmission shops who can do it.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-29-2009, 05:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,164
Posted By Astroman
SALE PENDING! Standby for results...

SALE PENDING! Standby for results...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-28-2009, 07:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,164
Posted By Astroman
He must have been quite a guy!

He must have been quite a guy!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-28-2009, 01:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,164
Posted By Astroman
If anyone wants pics or details I haven't posted...

If anyone wants pics or details I haven't posted send me your email. I drove the car yesterday and it's smooth as silk, sort of breaks my heart to let it go but such is life.
Thanks everyone
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-28-2009, 01:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,164
Posted By Astroman
More

More
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-28-2009, 01:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,164
Posted By Astroman
More pictures!

More pictures!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-28-2009, 01:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,164
Posted By Astroman
As promised, my 1979 300D 145k original miles.

Ok guys, as promised I'm looking for a good home for Gunther. We've taken a job overseas and have to simplify. Would prefer someone here on the forum take the car, I'm not wanting to ebay it. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-25-2009, 12:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,094
Posted By Astroman
This time? Moving to Thailand for 3 years. Spent...

This time? Moving to Thailand for 3 years. Spent two of the last 3 years in the Middle East and Asia so it's nothing new. Gonna be busy though.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-24-2009, 06:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,164
Posted By Astroman
Here's a couple pics from the 300D.. I'll...

Here's a couple pics from the 300D..

I'll Have some more pics of both cars up tonight. Which are you interested in?

astro
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-24-2009, 10:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,094
Posted By Astroman
Hey guys, I'm starting to see that breaking it...

Hey guys,
I'm starting to see that breaking it up might be the way to go.

LOCATION: 30 minutes south of Salt Lake City, UT

We sold the AZ house already. I can deliver either car to AZ though,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-23-2009, 01:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,164
Posted By Astroman
78 300D 145k miles, '81 300SD and a factory new tranny.

Hey Everyone,
Just accepted another foreign job assignment, but selling the house and moving for good this time. Both cars and all the parts must go. Obviously this will also go in the "For Sale"...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-23-2009, 09:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,094
Posted By Astroman
Moving out of the country, everything must go..

Hey Everyone,
Just accepted another foreign job assignment, but selling the house and moving for good this time. Both cars and all the parts must go. Obviously this will also go in the "For Sale"...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-21-2009, 09:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,254
Posted By Astroman
I have the hot starter problem from time to...

I have the hot starter problem from time to time.. When I'm not so lazy I'll replace it. Probably have to strand me somewhere to motivate me.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2009, 01:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,532
Posted By Astroman
I've torn down several 617's that were "run low"...

I've torn down several 617's that were "run low" or "run out" of oil, and as a consequence developed a "knock". Every single rod bearing on every single engine was toast.
Sometimes you can get away...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-03-2009, 09:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,505
Posted By Astroman
I've been to Auschwitz... They have rolls of...

I've been to Auschwitz... They have rolls of human hair cloth on display there (among many other things). It's a beautiful part of the world, but bad juju around that place.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2009, 11:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,674
Posted By Astroman
My enthusiasm got the better of me, and I didn't...

My enthusiasm got the better of me, and I didn't read carefully enough..lol

email sent..
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2009, 08:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,674
Posted By Astroman
I'm super excited to get my hands on the...

I'm super excited to get my hands on the schematics, but the figures don't seem to appear on the page, only text. Any ideas? Thanks!!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-20-2009, 08:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,683
Posted By Astroman
No money for wheel bearings, but 800 bucks for...

No money for wheel bearings, but 800 bucks for another car??
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2009, 10:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,391
Posted By Astroman
You need a K1 spring upgrade kit. That should...

You need a K1 spring upgrade kit. That should help the 2-3 flare enough that you can soften the 1-2 shift to a tolerable level. Many of us have spent plenty of time tuning and tinkering with the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-03-2009, 10:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,239
Posted By Astroman
coked injectors. If it runs worse or won't...

coked injectors.

If it runs worse or won't start on straight diesel, then it's worn/worn out IP
Forum: Alternative Fuels 02-02-2009, 10:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,166
Posted By Astroman
Have you tried just priming the heck out of it...

Have you tried just priming the heck out of it before you attempt the first cold start? Just on plain diesel fuel, prime it like crazy, then try starting. The only other thing I can think of is air...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 02-01-2009, 12:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,166
Posted By Astroman
Right, until the car warms up enough for the idle...

Right, until the car warms up enough for the idle to be high enough. I stand by my diagnosis.
Forum: Alternative Fuels 02-01-2009, 12:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,166
Posted By Astroman
He has to mix in a bottle of VO and prime to get...

He has to mix in a bottle of VO and prime to get it to start. He's not running from the separate VO bottle.
Forum: Alternative Fuels 02-01-2009, 10:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,166
Posted By Astroman
I've seen this problem a couple times before, and...

I've seen this problem a couple times before, and what it indicates is worn out plungers in the injection pump. The more viscous VO helps seal between the plungers and the barrels in the IP, but the...
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