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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-18-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 693
Posted By Perkinsguy
MB to AUDI then what?

1990 VOLVO 240 to 190 E...to 123 diesel...to 1987 124 diesel...then the 107 1980 450 SL........rest.....1997 Audi A6 avant...now 167K and with minor-slight rod knock...could be something else!

I...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-18-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,195
Posted By Perkinsguy
BONEHEAD was a contributor here 2003 to????????!

I was just wondering if Bonehead is still alive and who's left here.....German Star...Larry Bible...Brian...Hatterasguy...and many more from the inception of MercedesSHOP,com......now Peach-tree!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-15-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,052
Posted By Perkinsguy
MB tex is easy to spot.........Leathers crack all...

MB tex is easy to spot.........Leathers crack all over the place...MB tx never does this. It just lives until you tare it, usually on the seat back, lower left side!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-15-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,052
Posted By Perkinsguy
Interesting....your on your way in....And I left...

Interesting....your on your way in....And I left 6 years ago after 10 years of owning and fiddling....In the end, they all rot,(MB) but the engines and drive last forever! Bought an Audi...it has...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-15-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,195
Posted By Perkinsguy
Where's Hell's Half Acre...Bonehead?

Was it West Virginia, or just Virginia?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-15-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 657
Posted By Perkinsguy
Well....Keeping an eye open doesn't hurt, and if...

Well....Keeping an eye open doesn't hurt, and if you don't...don't be surprised!!...Problems even such as this usually show a sign of things to come. Many people just jump in, turn the key, and off...
Forum: Tech Help 03-15-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,690
Posted By Perkinsguy
Oil unless it is dirty with abrasives will always...

Oil unless it is dirty with abrasives will always lubricate properly. Diesel engines create abrasives suspended in the oil (soot) faster than their gasoline counterparts...Detergents are added to...
Forum: Tech Help 03-15-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,495
Posted By Perkinsguy
Larry Bible?

Is Larry Bible here anymore?
Forum: Tech Help 03-15-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 941
Posted By Perkinsguy
Yup!

Yup!
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 03-15-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,316
Posted By Perkinsguy
Jack-Port ROT.

Why do expensive cars ROT? Previous Benz's owned, 1980, 83, 85, and 1987, 123, 124, 107, and 190...all rotted at the jack-ports within 8 years, and on the 87 in addition, rot also at rear spring...
Forum: Tech Help 02-17-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,246
Posted By Perkinsguy
2002 C320 wagon for $3500 ???

Car is in AutoTrader. It is said to run well and photos show it in fairly clean decent shape and with approx. 180K miles. I know nothing about MB cars later then 1995. Does anyone know if these cars...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-25-2008, 09:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,527
Posted By Perkinsguy
PLEASE DON"T...............cylinder head repair,...

PLEASE DON"T...............cylinder head repair, if this is what you are talking about, and also what I have heard from over the years.....is not possible for the 603 head....intake and exhaust...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-25-2008, 09:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,325
Posted By Perkinsguy
I've had the oil pan off a 603......MB seems to...

I've had the oil pan off a 603......MB seems to have used a sealant, as opposed to a gasket... as I saw no evidence of a gasket, oddly, but I resealed the pan with Permatex, and it never leaked.....I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-25-2008, 09:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,527
Posted By Perkinsguy
Yes, new heads are expensive! Try looking...

Yes, new heads are expensive! Try looking around...Don't know, or remeber, about used, #16, to #22 heads availabilitie, they can be had, but maybe Brian Carlton, the moderator here....he may know...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-25-2008, 08:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,549
Posted By Perkinsguy
Don't know all your faults that you may have,...

Don't know all your faults that you may have, but....if you have a fresh battery, 12.6V, Properly blead fuel supply.. knowledge that at least 4 of 6 glow plugs function, (and please let them glow the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-25-2008, 08:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,527
Posted By Perkinsguy
Smile Sorry to hear.....I replaced my 87 603 engine,...

Sorry to hear.....I replaced my 87 603 engine, (87 300D) with #14 head cracked, with a whole junk yard engine...said to run good over the phone...out of a rear end wreck, 160K.....When it arrived...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-23-2008, 10:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,674
Posted By Perkinsguy
At I believe the second intake port on the head,...

At I believe the second intake port on the head, there are numbers that indicate production. The #14, was the earliest in production, also the one usually prone to crack. Later versions, 15, 16, 17,...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 10-23-2008, 10:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,453
Posted By Perkinsguy
Does he fix broken Mercedes?:D

Does he fix broken Mercedes?:D
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 10-23-2008, 09:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,453
Posted By Perkinsguy
Nice article on the former WWII PT Boats, I still...

Nice article on the former WWII PT Boats, I still watch McCales Navy!

For your interest, at Fall River, Massachusetts, there is in addition to the WWII Battleship, " Massachusetts", there is an...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-23-2008, 09:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 727
Posted By Perkinsguy
Past logger saying hello....

Many posts from the past, many posts not so popular, but some here will still remember me, mostly as "BusyBenz" and for many, too well, including the webmaster! But back to our MB's... I spoke often...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 12-19-2007, 07:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 539
Posted By Perkinsguy
Where is BONEHEAD?

Just checking in.

I enjoyed sparing with bonehead 3 years ago, but he got banned, so didn't I!:P
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 09-10-2007, 10:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,831
Posted By Perkinsguy
Yes, I have owned a 63 1/2 ton, and a 66 3/4 ton...

Yes, I have owned a 63 1/2 ton, and a 66 3/4 ton 4x4 pickups, both with 304 ci and both were awesome torque builders. The 345 ci engines generally went into school buses, and 2 ton flat beds. I think...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 09-10-2007, 09:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 433
Posted By Perkinsguy
End for me MB.........

I've run the coarse, a 190 E, a 123 300D, a 124, 300D, and a 107 450 sl....
have had much fun with my MB's, now I am through!

I have moved, moved over to Audi, same region, different flavor!
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 07-21-2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 751
Posted By Perkinsguy
For Sale: 87 300 D Fairhaven, Ma.

Still driven daily, July 07, but is in need for all new brake pads and calipers, also a slight shimmy from the front end at 60 mph. has developed recently but haven't had time to investigate why. The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-05-2006, 07:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 845
Posted By Perkinsguy
I broke the transister board trying to remove the...

I broke the transister board trying to remove the "cruise amp" on my 124.......my 107 wasn't any easier.........and when you do replace the "cruise amp" hope that that is what it was........cruise...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-05-2006, 07:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 947
Posted By Perkinsguy
123 and 107 and 124 and and.....are notorious for...

123 and 107 and 124 and and.....are notorious for failed CRUISE CONTROL......If unless you have big pockets, live without it!:kid:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-05-2006, 07:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,153
Posted By Perkinsguy
It is almost impossible to blow (GP's) glow...

It is almost impossible to blow (GP's) glow plugs, within 200mi.

Maybe in 4 or 8 or 12 years, or 100K and up miles.................................

It sounds like your glown plugs are ON ALL...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-05-2006, 07:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,977
Posted By Perkinsguy
Never assume anything? You need to do an...

Never assume anything?

You need to do an evaluation of the fuel supply, vacuum, turbo, including all electro switches.

If you are getting boost, and it sounds like you are, the rest of the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-05-2006, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 726
Posted By Perkinsguy
Diesel fuels....???

15 years of diesel cars and boats...............

I have discovered that subtle alterations, changes, filter changes, even fuel station changes, reflect changes to the diesel engine.

While these...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-05-2006, 06:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,102
Posted By Perkinsguy
A brush-regulator change may be the esiest thing...

A brush-regulator change may be the esiest thing you can do on your MB.....two screws and it's out, two screws and it's in! That easy!

If you are on the second, or third, change out, I would look...
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