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Diesel Discussion
03-14-2024, 08:34 AM
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1982 W123 front rotors
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vwnate1
WELCOME HOME CHARLIE
Please tell us about the old 'Binder, I'm fond of them .
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Diesel Discussion
03-14-2024, 08:31 AM
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Mouse in my 240D
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vwnate1
Got Away
Yeah ;
That's about the size of it .
Yesterday one tripped the trap but managed to get away, left behind hair and flesh .
Maybe I need bigger traps ? .
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Diesel Discussion
03-12-2024, 09:42 PM
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1982 W123 front rotors
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305
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vwnate1
Packing Wheel Bearings
Yes, those mechanical packers work well and are dead easy to use .
They also create a mess and use too much grease, if you look on you tube there are some good videos on how to properly hand pack...
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Diesel Discussion
03-12-2024, 09:36 PM
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Mouse in my 240D
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vwnate1
Traveling Rat Traps
I use a 12" or so length of light chain after having to chase a trap with rat 1/2 way in it around my back yard .
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Diesel Discussion
03-10-2024, 07:56 PM
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Mouse in my 240D
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Thanx ! . I've seen these but not blue ones,...
Thanx ! .
I've seen these but not blue ones, they never seem to get eaten .
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Diesel Discussion
03-10-2024, 12:36 PM
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Mouse in my 240D
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? Blue Blocks ? perhaps a link ? . I used to...
? Blue Blocks ? perhaps a link ? .
I used to get hexagonal poison that was yellow in color, that always did the trick but I neglected to save the last package and apparently it's not sold in...
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Diesel Discussion
03-10-2024, 12:30 PM
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car smashed while parked!
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Festina Lente !
Sounds like you're ready to take on the commitment to get it fixed .
Take your time and begin searching for another fender, inner fenderwell and core support as necessary .
Depending on where...
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Diesel Discussion
03-10-2024, 10:54 AM
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car smashed while parked!
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vwnate1
Choices
It all depends : if you really love the car fix it .
If you can afford to do so .
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Diesel Discussion
03-10-2024, 10:44 AM
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Mouse in my 240D
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vwnate1
Plastic Rat/Mouse Traps
Those look nice .
I use these 'tomcat' brand ones, also no touch and last years:...
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Off-Topic Discussion
02-25-2024, 02:23 PM
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Medical, health, info, questions, etc...
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vwnate1
Health Issues
Thanx for this and all the other comments, I'm old and worry .
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Off-Topic Discussion
02-20-2024, 05:22 PM
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New Granddaughter
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Grand Kids
There was this one woman I dated, her shiftless son had a child with the similarly shift & worthless 'girl next door' who I *think* was named "doorknob" because sooner or later every man gave her a...
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Off-Topic Discussion
02-20-2024, 11:47 AM
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New Granddaughter
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Grand Children
The beauty of grand children is : once you're tired you can send them back to their parents.....
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Off-Topic Discussion
02-19-2024, 04:39 PM
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Medical, health, info, questions, etc...
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vwnate1
Healthcare
You're quite right one needs to research but what about those of us who don't know enough to separate the wheat from the chaff ? .
I hope your big c. remains in remission .
Pops was a big time...
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Off-Topic Discussion
02-19-2024, 04:35 PM
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Dallas, Texas Greyhound bus station to close.
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Same Old Same Old
They _did_ mention they're looking into other properties, I remember when a MOBIL filling station closed in the 1970's Greyhound bought it and removed the pump island, used it for a depot for decades...
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Off-Topic Discussion
02-19-2024, 04:23 PM
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In regards to what happened to 400Eric
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vwnate1
WELCOME JERRY
It's nice that you have good memories of your father and his Mercedes' .
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Off-Topic Discussion
02-19-2024, 03:55 PM
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65 Cobra 427 replica
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vwnate1
Raindrops Fallin' On My Head......
I think that depends on whom you ask .
California desperately NEEDS all this rain and more but if I wanted rain I'da stayed Down East :P .
At least the VW doesn't leak :vbac47679 .
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Off-Topic Discussion
02-19-2024, 11:23 AM
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65 Cobra 427 replica
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one of -THOSE- vehicles
I hope at least you enjoyed it .
I've had a couple of those cars, no matter what I fixed and how good it looked, something was always going wrong with it and that killed the joy of owning it.
...
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Off-Topic Discussion
02-17-2024, 07:23 PM
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65 Cobra 427 replica
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Old Ferrari 250's
I've been told those are not well ventilated making them poor drivers .
I'd be afraid to own / drive / enjoy any Ferrari I think .
My nice 1985 300TD can barely be taken for a drive without...
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Diesel Discussion
02-15-2024, 09:49 AM
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1980 240d brake fluid / rear oil
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vwnate1
No ; I meant 'incorrectly referred to as' ....
No ;
I meant 'incorrectly referred to as' . because a "Breaker bar" is a completely different tool .
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Diesel Discussion
02-14-2024, 06:35 PM
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300CD Change Tranny Fluid
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vwnate1
Torque Converter Drain Plug
No way would I ever fail to drain this, as it holds much more fluid and crap that does the pan and filter .
You'll need a 5MM ATF Allen wrench, I prefer to use a 3/8Z" drive one, don't...
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Diesel Discussion
02-14-2024, 06:30 PM
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1980 240d brake fluid / rear oil
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vwnate1
W123 Gear Oil & Brake Fluid
Yes, 85W-90 modern gear oil is fine, my '82 240D has well over 400,000 miles on it and the final drive is dead silent, doesn't leak, weep nor seep .
Use a 1/2" drive flex handle (misnomer 'breaker...
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Diesel Discussion
02-14-2024, 06:23 PM
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W123 Ate/Teves rear brake calipers
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TD Brake Calipers
After taking well over three months to get the correct rear calipers for my late 300TD I saved all the spare calipers and tried to give them away to rebuilders who claimed they couldn't get cores or...
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Diesel Discussion
02-14-2024, 06:19 PM
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1983 240D Hood Hinge Repair
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vwnate1
Hood Hinge Repair
That's nice .
I've replace the driver's side hinge in situ but I'll never try it again, getting the lower bolt to begin it's threads without dropping the thin washer is maddening .
I too like...
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Diesel Discussion
02-14-2024, 06:07 PM
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om617 pump problem in cold condition
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vwnate1
Interesting, I wait to see what it turns out to...
Interesting, I wait to see what it turns out to be .
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Off-Topic Discussion
02-09-2024, 10:56 PM
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474
65 Cobra 427 replica
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23,671
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vwnate1
Buying Classic Vehicles
You're right ~ it's always cheaper tpo buy one after it's been restored and enjoyed a bit .
I only paid $3K for my old 1959 VW Beetle but it zoomed past $10K easily and still has the same old...
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Diesel Discussion
02-08-2024, 03:36 PM
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China Blue 934 at home in the Palmetto State
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10,132
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vwnate1
W123 Window Lifts
The last time I checked, manual window lifts were not only still available but (IMO) dirt cheap at less than $40 from the M-B Classic Center .
The driver's door one went "BOING" ! one find & cold...
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Off-Topic Discussion
02-08-2024, 01:18 PM
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474
65 Cobra 427 replica
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23,671
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vwnate1
Too Darn Fast
Stories like this tighten my scrotum .
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Off-Topic Discussion
01-31-2024, 09:40 AM
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474
65 Cobra 427 replica
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23,671
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vwnate1
Co$t Vs. Value
$7,500.00 ! .
That's more than a loaded full size convertible .
I do realize the Shelby Cobra was a completely different car / Customer but wow .
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Diesel Discussion
01-27-2024, 10:11 PM
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151
China Blue 934 at home in the Palmetto State
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10,132
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vwnate1
Don't Hide 'Em !
That's a good plan .
I need to get bacl to my 240D, it's been sitting since last Summer .
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Diesel Discussion
01-27-2024, 03:28 PM
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151
China Blue 934 at home in the Palmetto State
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10,132
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vwnate1
Almost There
just *lovely* .
I hope you'll continue to drive and enjoy it .
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