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Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-04-2015, 05:54 PM
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Posted By stephenson
Interesting find on Bringatrailer ....

25K Miles: Five Cylinder Turbodiesel Swapped 1979 Mercedes Benz 240D | Bring a Trailer (http://bringatrailer.com/2015/01/04/25k-miles-five-cylinder-turbodiesel-swapped-1979-mercedes-benz-240d/)
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 01-04-2015, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By stephenson
Sorry ...thought I had posted answer. The...

Sorry ...thought I had posted answer.

The rear springs are stock ...no obvious droop ...haven't measured but seems like it was when I bought the car from my neighbor in 1999. Put HD (harder)...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-02-2015, 01:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 809
Posted By stephenson
Wish i had a self service junk yard close ...I've...

Wish i had a self service junk yard close ...I've always enjoyed the thrill of victory finding the right part!

I rebuilt a couple of VW Rabbits in Colorado from junk yards ... Always found it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-02-2015, 01:11 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,913
Posted By stephenson
Yeah ...understand the concern, but three...

Yeah ...understand the concern, but three 1/16-1/8 holes are very small percentage of the potential flow ...I think a lot of folks had experimented with a bad batch of the external BMW tstats (they...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 01-02-2015, 09:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,415
Posted By stephenson
I need a few tidbits ...what color is the...

I need a few tidbits ...what color is the interior?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-02-2015, 09:55 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,913
Posted By stephenson
Another tip I have used since the 1980s ...can't...

Another tip I have used since the 1980s ...can't recall where I got it, but probably related to BMW 2002 I had at the time ...before installing the tstat, drill 3-4 small holes around the perimeter...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 01-02-2015, 09:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By stephenson
1991 350 SDL

Very nice condition ...see photos at 350 SDL Photos by stephensonclan | Photobucket (http://s699.photobucket.com/user/stephensonclan/library/350%20SDL?sort=3&page=1)

Just turned 200k!

Original...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-02-2015, 08:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 809
Posted By stephenson
Last photo

Last photo
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-02-2015, 08:34 AM
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Views: 809
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Fifth photo

Fifth photo
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-02-2015, 08:33 AM
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Fourth photo

Fourth photo
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-02-2015, 08:32 AM
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Third photo

Third photo
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-02-2015, 08:31 AM
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Views: 809
Posted By stephenson
Second photo

Second photo
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-02-2015, 08:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 809
Posted By stephenson
Replaced oil level sensor on 350 SDL

Hi All,

Finally got around to replacing the leaking oil level sensor see photo) - the oil was leaking from the plastic collar that holds the electrical connection ...o ring was fine.

I had...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-24-2014, 10:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 893
Posted By stephenson
It is back together - feels like new! Nice...

It is back together - feels like new!

Nice car is now driveable on NICE days, only.

Found out it has original books, etc ...hides replaced professionally with German sourcing so looks great!
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-08-2014, 11:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 893
Posted By stephenson
Thanks, whunter! Received email and responded. ...

Thanks, whunter! Received email and responded.

Thanks!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-08-2014, 02:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 893
Posted By stephenson
1969 280SL "rubber frame shift console" part numbers?

Neighbor's car ... Very nice original paint with 70k miles.

We need a couple of parts that are shown on the exploded parts diagram I found in a couple of locations ...but the diagrams don't have...
Forum: Tech Help 01-22-2013, 10:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 699
Posted By stephenson
W126 - Console lights go out after warming up

Weird ...console lights (climate control) work normally when lights are turned on and stay on for about 5-10 minutes, then go out. When lights have been in use for an hour or so and are turned off...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-20-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,649
Posted By stephenson
Hi Ferdman, I think the issue is likely...

Hi Ferdman,

I think the issue is likely overblown in some respects ...I had never had any issues with my bolts until they were so way over torqued ...the combo of over torquing, lack of lube, and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-19-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,649
Posted By stephenson
So, a last bit of info I found while trying to...

So, a last bit of info I found while trying to come to grips with whether to use anti-seize on the threads ...the below thread discusses and then links to several other engineering resources...
Forum: Tech Help 01-18-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,010
Posted By stephenson
Chalk mark under instrument glare shield?

Noted this interesting mark under the instrument cluster glare shield when replacing bulbs and painting light channels ...anyone know potential meaning?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-18-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,649
Posted By stephenson
Last photo of original with measurement ...

Last photo of original with measurement ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-18-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,649
Posted By stephenson
And wheel with new bolts ...

And wheel with new bolts ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-18-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,649
Posted By stephenson
Attaching photo ...

Attaching photo ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-18-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,649
Posted By stephenson
And, the alternatives in chrome ...

And, the alternatives in chrome ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-18-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,649
Posted By stephenson
Received and installed new bolts today -...

Received and installed new bolts today - alternative approach ...here are originals ...note the chrome cap ...
Forum: Tech Help 01-16-2013, 11:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,324
Posted By stephenson
Anziani, I don't think I can help ...the limp...

Anziani, I don't think I can help ...the limp home mode may not be related to the ASR...but to some other issue ...what little knowledge I gainedmis related to the ASD system and niter actions with...
Forum: Tech Help 01-16-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,324
Posted By stephenson
Anziani ...did you resolve your issue? Do you...

Anziani ...did you resolve your issue? Do you have ASR or ASD? ASD won't cause limp home mode ...don't know about ASR ...sounds like something bigger going on.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-11-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,649
Posted By stephenson
Thanks, Ferdman, I agree re our...

Thanks, Ferdman,

I agree re our circumstances the bolts should be no more of a problem now than they were when new ...key is making sure you keep never seized/lubed a bit.

My circumstance was...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-10-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,649
Posted By stephenson
Thanks, Ferdman, Yeah, I've always used just...

Thanks, Ferdman,

Yeah, I've always used just a drop of oil on the threads, and then later never seize ....even rubbed never seize in the hubs if steel wheel cars to keep them from rusting to the...
Forum: Tech Help 01-09-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,324
Posted By stephenson
Anziani, Not sure what mode limp home is ......

Anziani,

Not sure what mode limp home is ... are you talking about an engine management limp home or transmission limp home ...in either case, not sure how ASD operates within constraints of limp...
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