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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-26-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,379
Posted By neptune
I have been thinking of doing the same thing,...

I have been thinking of doing the same thing, adding a bulb holder to the existing clear lenses and deleting the faux foglight turn signal and then eventually the side marker lights. My budget...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,741
Posted By neptune
The 240D has had Redline MTL in it for the past...

The 240D has had Redline MTL in it for the past 5+ years and 50k. Like every Getrag transmission I've ever messed with its noisy. The MTL helps that somewhat. Its a good lube, but its still in a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-13-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,045
Posted By neptune
Size-wise the front windows appear to be the...

Size-wise the front windows appear to be the same, back windows vary between the SE and SEL as mentioned.

I'm refinishing front door wood from a 300SE and putting it on my 280SEL. Fitment is...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-03-2011, 01:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,272
Posted By neptune
That's all correct. Hooking them up and...

That's all correct.

Hooking them up and looking at the light pattern is of course the best way to confirm the proper "handedness" of the lights, but since your car is at the shop and that may be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-01-2009, 11:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,604
Posted By neptune
I'd go with the 190D hands down. Its a much...

I'd go with the 190D hands down. Its a much better diesel.
That's an 83-85 244GL Diesel, and its pretty beat. I wouldn't pay half that for it unless the motor was perfect.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-01-2009, 09:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,604
Posted By neptune
As has been said, the Volvo Diesel is essentially...

As has been said, the Volvo Diesel is essentially a Volvo body with a VW I6 diesel (the D24, also used in some VW light trucks) backed with a Volvo transmission (M46 manual if you're lucky). The...
Forum: Diesel Performance Tuning 03-03-2009, 12:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,402
Posted By neptune
You said that price excludes tax? Thankfully we...

You said that price excludes tax? Thankfully we don't have to pay the 25% VAT in the US, but in general when shipping items from Sweden to the US the amount VAT would add ends up being what it costs...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-06-2009, 01:34 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,718
Posted By neptune
Agreed on the spark plugs, but wait until you get...

Agreed on the spark plugs, but wait until you get to change the distributor or water pump.



I see them occasionally, and DMC in Texas is re-manufacturing them somehow if you really want one. As...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-21-2008, 02:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,709
Posted By neptune
They are indeed a ceramic body. I've never heard...

They are indeed a ceramic body. I've never heard of plastic replacements before, but I doubt I would try them. The 240D's fuses don't get very warm at all (not much power equipment anyway) but the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-16-2008, 12:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,190
Posted By neptune
I've been running Amsoil or occasionally Mobil-1...

I've been running Amsoil or occasionally Mobil-1 in my Volvo for 10 years. We considered switching the 240D over but it burns so much that it isn't viable financially right now. Political opinions...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-17-2008, 12:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,502
Posted By neptune
You should check the brightness of the city...

You should check the brightness of the city lights out before you invest the time. I don't think you'll be able to even tell that they're on in daylight hours, and at best they're subtle at night....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-12-2008, 12:55 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,345
Posted By neptune
Here are some of my pictures. Feel free to send...

Here are some of my pictures. Feel free to send me a pm if you want a high res version.
The Saturday tech session:
http://www.neptune242.com/benz/shoreline1.jpg...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-08-2008, 06:46 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,345
Posted By neptune
Nope, its as easy as that. Hydraulic valve...

Nope, its as easy as that. Hydraulic valve lifters. No adjustment.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-04-2008, 07:56 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,345
Posted By neptune
$15 a person and $5 a car, registration due...

$15 a person and $5 a car, registration due yesterday. I have no idea how firm that deadline is, I don't know anything but what I read about it.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-04-2008, 07:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,097
Posted By neptune
Some info here: ...

Some info here:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=219778

We replaced them with new lines from the dealer as well.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-31-2008, 07:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,499
Posted By neptune
92 is a very late 240, so it will have better...

92 is a very late 240, so it will have better soundproofing and slightly nicer features than the earlier cars. Also airbag and ABS. It also has those horrible horrible US spec plastic headlights that...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 07-30-2008, 03:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,186
Posted By neptune
I don't know the offset of those wheels offhand,...

I don't know the offset of those wheels offhand, but I've seen that style on a few w123's. I have no idea if they fit without spacers or fender rolling or more extensive work. Sometimes knowing it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2008, 03:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 979
Posted By neptune
A 4oz can was enough to cover both rear and one...

A 4oz can was enough to cover both rear and one front floor pan of my Amazon in additon to some other miscellaneous areas. They say 4oz covers 12sq ft, but it goes a farther if the area isn't rusty...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-19-2008, 11:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,210
Posted By neptune
Actually the US retainers work fine, they're just...

Actually the US retainers work fine, they're just in the wrong location. If you move them farther in they work fine. The ecodes are longer than the US lights. You'll see the problem when you first...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-04-2008, 08:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,681
Posted By neptune
As said, assuming the car is relatively well...

As said, assuming the car is relatively well maintained you should be fine. I'd spend an afternoon checking the belts, filters, fluids, and just looking for any potential problems on a car that was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2008, 03:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,389
Posted By neptune
The inspection or certification of the mileage...

The inspection or certification of the mileage consisted entirely of a service adviser walking out to the car, looking at the odometer, signing the paper, and saying goodbye. He may have looked at...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2008, 01:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,389
Posted By neptune
The application paperwork and info are online...

The application paperwork and info are online here http://www.mbusa.com/heritage/high-mileage.do I wasn't a big fan of having to take the car to the dealer to get the mileage "certified", but other...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-09-2008, 03:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,300
Posted By neptune
The 77 240D calls for Dot4, so that's what it...

The 77 240D calls for Dot4, so that's what it gets. We just replaced the fluid with ATE Super Blue last weekend. I've used it in my car since I bought it and have been very happy.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2008, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,954
Posted By neptune
Actually the previous owner had done exactly that...

Actually the previous owner had done exactly that to the 3-way hose that charmalu mentioned. I have no idea how long ago it was done, but it was seeping pretty heavily. Our plan originally was to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2008, 04:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,954
Posted By neptune
We replaced all three of them on the 77 240D....

We replaced all three of them on the 77 240D. There was a parts mixup trying to order the return line from the pump to the fuel filter, and once we realized that the two lower lines were so cheap (I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-08-2008, 04:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 864
Posted By neptune
To get the black plastic handle off, look...

To get the black plastic handle off, look carefully at the junction of the handle and the stalk from the mirror. You'll find a textured piece at the base of the handle, slide that off and then the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-07-2008, 04:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,436
Posted By neptune
I prefer to use dry ice to freeze the asphalt...

I prefer to use dry ice to freeze the asphalt off. Its a bit more expensive, but there's a lot less goo and hot asphalt smell.
Dry ice and wide chisel should be able to pop them off fairly quickly....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-28-2008, 05:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,949
Posted By neptune
We've had Redline MTL in the 77 240D's 4speed for...

We've had Redline MTL in the 77 240D's 4speed for the past couple years and 10k or so. I'm not sure exactly how long.
I've been so happy with it in my 242T that I flushed then changed the 240D to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 03-12-2008, 07:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,793
Posted By neptune
You want an aluminum safe paint stripper,...

You want an aluminum safe paint stripper, generally called aircraft stripper. I've used Tal-Strip brand with good results on my BBS RA's. Read the directions well and use it outside, it is nasty...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2008, 01:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,430
Posted By neptune
In our case the biggest motivation was the fact...

In our case the biggest motivation was the fact that the entire new style kit (relay, plugs, and wiring) was cheaper than just the relay for the 77 (ours failed on, frying a couple plugs too).
I...
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