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Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-13-2005, 11:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,091
Posted By ISmellDiesel
Raymond, did I hear you say that you had the same...

Raymond, did I hear you say that you had the same symptoms? Do you have to evacuate the charge to do the job? Thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-13-2005, 10:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,091
Posted By ISmellDiesel
thanks for all of your brilliant inputs

thanks for all of your brilliant inputs
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-12-2005, 04:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,091
Posted By ISmellDiesel
Pete, thanks for your writing. I had the AC Servo...

Pete, thanks for your writing. I had the AC Servo replaced with great pains about 2 years ago, also. I was suspecting a vacuum issue, whereas the flaps aren't closing or opening correctly.
Since I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-12-2005, 02:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,091
Posted By ISmellDiesel
1979 W123 300D, R134, new york piston compressor,...

1979 W123 300D, R134, new york piston compressor, dryer, receiver, controls in dashboard. 2 years ago, all vacuum hoses redone. thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-12-2005, 01:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,091
Posted By ISmellDiesel
A/C Mystery

Most individual compenents of the A/C (with the exception of the condenser) have been replaced over the last year on my 300D.
Now I get ice cold air like never before when I am driving slowly in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-11-2005, 11:18 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,378
Posted By ISmellDiesel
It is around $ 3.00 per Gal if you shop. If I see...

It is around $ 3.00 per Gal if you shop. If I see one with an acceptable price, I fill up.
Folks, the prices will continue to go up. Even as an optimist, I can see crude price of $ 100 in the near...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-27-2005, 12:17 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 22,585
Posted By ISmellDiesel
Tank

I second all posted opinions: W116 is in my mind the most heaviest construction of all
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-26-2005, 04:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,936
Posted By ISmellDiesel
240D Ebay

Nice looking car, I may take a look at it this weekend. A couple of things do bother me:

- no sunroof! Isn't it correct that most did come with an automatic sunroof?
- plenty of spelling errors...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-24-2005, 03:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,216
Posted By ISmellDiesel
Dashboard Replacement

My 1979 W123 300D I purchased from a Charity Auction in 1997, with 41000 miles on it. As it appears, the car had been sitting in the baking Southern Cailfornia Sun for over 16 years, until it ran no...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-14-2005, 01:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,439
Posted By ISmellDiesel
Dave: sounds like a good deal. Go for it. Post...

Dave: sounds like a good deal. Go for it. Post some pictures under this thread and feel warmlyu welcome to the forum for your future needs.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-14-2005, 01:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,204
Posted By ISmellDiesel
I agree twith rdsw. You are going into another 20...

I agree twith rdsw. You are going into another 20 year' old car and you know your's best. Hold on to it, remove all rust, protect it, drive it, enjoy it and if you can afford, get a second one. After...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-14-2005, 01:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,245
Posted By ISmellDiesel
I have that every day when getting started to...

I have that every day when getting started to leave. thought this was normal?
My neighbors are closing their windows when I roll up the garage ....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-14-2005, 01:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,536
Posted By ISmellDiesel
that looks wonderful! It is the 'taxi' yellow I...

that looks wonderful! It is the 'taxi' yellow I remember from growing up in the fatherland. Can you tell us a little bit more about this vehicle, mileage, condition etc. Why the white wall tires?...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-14-2005, 01:00 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,888
Posted By ISmellDiesel
no idea, Curtis. I am banking on your fine...

no idea, Curtis. I am banking on your fine mechanic's good talents to figure the deal. As it sounds, the head will need to come off to find the leak, my current mechanic arrived at at a similar...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2005, 02:47 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,888
Posted By ISmellDiesel
No. 1 + 2

getting optimistic again. I cross my fingers! Will you please note the result in the forum as soon as it becomes available?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-03-2005, 12:18 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,888
Posted By ISmellDiesel
...Good Luck!

...Good Luck!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-01-2005, 12:58 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,888
Posted By ISmellDiesel
Little Red One

Glad to hear about 'diametricalbenz' taking over the charge and I am truly sorry to read and participate in what was to be your 'first' MBZ experience.
Rest assured that the next one will be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2005, 01:27 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,888
Posted By ISmellDiesel
240d

JSP:

the Turbo should fit in there nicely, altough I am not really familiar what else needs to be modified in the process. All I can tell you, knowing the car we are dicussing well, that I trust...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-23-2005, 12:19 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,888
Posted By ISmellDiesel
Graham: sounds like an idea. But you are far...

Graham:
sounds like an idea. But you are far away. We live in California and should have no problem locating just an engine. Tell us more about your car and the condition and add some pictures, I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-22-2005, 11:59 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,888
Posted By ISmellDiesel
240D for sale

It is truly a shame that Janet's first exposure to MB is this kind, coming from a loyal following of Cadillac 70's models, she got involved into this project and I am partially taking the blame for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2005, 01:25 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 25,544
Posted By ISmellDiesel
Sources

These are the sourwes I use, but they may be overpriced, check anyway:

Apollo
10901 Sherman Way
Sun Valley CA 91352
(818) 765-1300
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2005, 11:55 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 25,544
Posted By ISmellDiesel
Maybe it is good news

This the diagnosis we all dread feared was true. As much as my mechanic (mentioned in the opening post) can be difficult, he is a capacity when it comes to servicing our old horses.
Now that the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-05-2005, 08:54 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 25,544
Posted By ISmellDiesel
where is the compression test?

where is the compression test?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-16-2005, 11:22 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 18,390
Posted By ISmellDiesel
Gerry's Life Cycle Analysis

...great documentation, Gerry! Couldn't agree with you more. That is why I purchased my 6.9 in mint condition from the owner I knew for years.
How come you don't reply to my email from this weekend,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-06-2005, 10:06 AM
Replies: 1,601
Views: 161,215
Posted By ISmellDiesel
Los Angeles, Pasadena area: 2 weeks ago $ 2.19...

Los Angeles, Pasadena area: 2 weeks ago $ 2.19 p.gallon today $ 2.39
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-01-2005, 02:31 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 25,544
Posted By ISmellDiesel
Purge & HiTest

I use both Diesel Purge and once a month the Hi Test. Both are Lubry Moly products and work wonderfully. At times, when I am out of Hi Test I use Red Line from the local Pep Boys.
But let's see that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2005, 10:10 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 25,544
Posted By ISmellDiesel
as per our friend, you have an Interstate Battery...

as per our friend, you have an Interstate Battery in your car. This is the battery I removed some time ago and put it on my charger: it did not hold charge! Just barely into the green, enough for 3...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-24-2005, 11:28 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 25,544
Posted By ISmellDiesel
240D not starting

Guys, this is really mysterious! I know Janet's car and have driven it while and after it was purchased and it ran flawless. It quit firing up when in the fall last year the temperatures dropped from...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-01-2005, 08:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,136
Posted By ISmellDiesel
Diesel Vacation

For example see the Techno Classica, held annulally in my native city of Essen, Germany and the world's foremost exhibition and exchange of classic automobiles of all ages. I go every year and fall...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-01-2005, 08:33 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,736
Posted By ISmellDiesel
Primary Car

It's the 300D. Bought it 8 years ago with 42000 miles on it and now I have over 180000 miles more. Looking for a second one before the inventory is depleted :)
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