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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-02-2013, 05:13 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 3,581
Posted By tarnbarn
Well... a moron who owns one, obviously.

Well... a moron who owns one, obviously.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-18-2012, 05:57 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 23,946
Posted By tarnbarn
They do come out easy with a hammer don't they....

They do come out easy with a hammer don't they. You'd have got a bonus point if you'd kept the nut on the end , saving the thread from any possiblity of damage...:P
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-16-2012, 08:25 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 4,163
Posted By tarnbarn
The Judicial Murder Roll of Shame, Top-5: China,...

The Judicial Murder Roll of Shame, Top-5: China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, USA.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-27-2012, 04:41 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,078
Posted By tarnbarn
Sounds like a great trip. I drive BAD roads...

Sounds like a great trip.
I drive BAD roads every day in my 123td, and I'd never make it without the bash plate, 15" wheels and (Very) mildly lifted suspension. The cars don't need any of this if...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-20-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,778
Posted By tarnbarn
Over here you can't cheat the brake insepction...

Over here you can't cheat the brake insepction cos it's all computerised... tho a weak emergency brake can creep up to spec if the tester should happen to rest her/his foot on the main brake pedal...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-13-2012, 06:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 958
Posted By tarnbarn
Why doesn't President Truman act to save our...

Why doesn't President Truman act to save our great nation?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-06-2012, 04:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,535
Posted By tarnbarn
Hi, Perhaps the load balance valve in the...

Hi,
Perhaps the load balance valve in the middle of the rear axle needs adjusting? Can't help more than that. Good luck
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-05-2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,752
Posted By tarnbarn
Fit it with the stupid letters on the inside... ?

Fit it with the stupid letters on the inside... ?
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-23-2012, 12:13 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,371
Posted By tarnbarn
Yea... the 504 diesel, preferably estate: a total...

Yea... the 504 diesel, preferably estate: a total classic in terms of ride and longlastingness... can be quite fond of rusting tho!!
I learned to drive on a 504 (petrol) estate in London (city on a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-19-2012, 08:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,181
Posted By tarnbarn
bumpity bump.... So, what about the tandem...

bumpity bump....
So, what about the tandem pump?
Does anybody have any clue if I can get a tandem pump off some other type (126?)to fit the head on an OM616 (240td).
Reason? There's so much...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-25-2011, 05:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,958
Posted By tarnbarn
Hi, I changed the O-rings last week, I found 3...

Hi,
I changed the O-rings last week, I found 3 of them. I agree that two 2mmx63 and one 2mmx53 do the job. I just measured them with a caliper, called a local hydraulic outfit and got them picked up...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-21-2011, 06:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,135
Posted By tarnbarn
Hi The 3-part bearings were standard for 123s...

Hi
The 3-part bearings were standard for 123s with factory fitted 15-inch wheels/increased payload... no worries using them, and Lemf does seem to be nejoying a better rep than Febi
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2011, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,764
Posted By tarnbarn
Hi Ray, I've got no idea, but it sounds like...

Hi Ray,
I've got no idea, but it sounds like maybe you're battery's too flat to turn the motor... you've put better GPs in, but yr battery's gone dead.
Charge it, sleep on it, start it, drive it......
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-14-2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,751
Posted By tarnbarn
I fitted 2 febi mounts around 18-20 months back....

I fitted 2 febi mounts around 18-20 months back. Both are now bad, ie I get a LOT of thump from them when driving on unmade roads (which I do every day).
You don't have to remove the springs tho;...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-15-2011, 11:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,532
Posted By tarnbarn
I've never had trouble swapping them - they are...

I've never had trouble swapping them - they are the same as far as I've ever seen. Sachs no longer make the reinforced clutch, but the 5-spd clutch kit under their brand carries the number: SACHS...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-13-2011, 03:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,695
Posted By tarnbarn
Hi Dave, and Bonjour from France I've never...

Hi Dave, and Bonjour from France
I've never used your DIYs in detail, but in my early 123 days would often be encouraged by the thought that they were there if needed! Hope you don't end up seeding...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-12-2011, 04:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,434
Posted By tarnbarn
Hi, That box probably is a 5-speeder, but with...

Hi,
That box probably is a 5-speeder, but with a crawler 1st not an overdrive fifth... not really any good in a car!!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2011, 06:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,550
Posted By tarnbarn
Yea, I agree with Army (note the absence of...

Yea, I agree with Army (note the absence of 'the'...)
it's easier with the engine out, cos access is tricky. I'd say that a rachet end to fit the cap screw would be semi crucial (with engine in car)...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-15-2011, 04:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 784
Posted By tarnbarn
You're right, it should have a ring/seal. You...

You're right, it should have a ring/seal. You could certainly make one with a craft knife and a piece of scrap something...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-04-2011, 09:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,945
Posted By tarnbarn
Don't get a gun, then you're certain your gun...

Don't get a gun, then you're certain your gun safety will be 100%
Forum: Alternative Fuels 01-05-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,056
Posted By tarnbarn
(cough cough)... that's be Jonathan Swift, not...

(cough cough)... that's be Jonathan Swift, not defoe...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-29-2010, 04:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,074
Posted By tarnbarn
Hi, Did this yesterday. You need an allen key...

Hi,
Did this yesterday.
You need an allen key (6mm?) and two seals: 0049970147 is the oil seal round the shaft and 0109974345 is the ring seal for the 2 halves of the pump.
I decided to remove my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-28-2010, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 804
Posted By tarnbarn
Tony, I know you know really... you gotta look...

Tony,
I know you know really... you gotta look everywhere underneath at the back. Jack it up and get a pry bar in around ALL the subframe mounts, diff mount etc. Don't forget the drive shafts while...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-09-2010, 05:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,312
Posted By tarnbarn
Removing the starters from a 123 body is easy...

Removing the starters from a 123 body is easy with an OM616, but a bit harder with the OM617; 1 more cylinder= much less room against the bulkhead (firewall for yanks)
I've gotta say that I find the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-19-2010, 02:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,216
Posted By tarnbarn
Hey Steve, If I said I was in europe would you...

Hey Steve,
If I said I was in europe would you be less suprised? It's a 5-spd manual.
Your question set me hunting and I cant find any pics (tho if you look hard at the one with the blue truck you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-19-2010, 09:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,216
Posted By tarnbarn
My 240TD works just fine for my trumpet and...

My 240TD works just fine for my trumpet and french horn; I'm sure a tuba will be ok in one too... but I've never attempted to put a stringed instrument in, although they definitely work with...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 09-11-2009, 07:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 954
Posted By tarnbarn
!!Pee on bonfire alert!! Carcassone was...

!!Pee on bonfire alert!!
Carcassone was radically rebuilt starting from the mid 1800s; there are dozens of real ancient villages in the south west of France (where I live), but Carcassone isn't one...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-04-2009, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 698
Posted By tarnbarn
Hi What year is it?

Hi
What year is it?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-04-2009, 03:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,466
Posted By tarnbarn
Hi, Google tells us (in 'bout 0.1 seconds!)...

Hi,
Google tells us (in 'bout 0.1 seconds!) it's a steering box from a W107. If it fits I'd guess it'd be fine...
Good luck
Giles
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-13-2009, 07:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 482
Posted By tarnbarn
Where in France are your parents? Have they got...

Where in France are your parents? Have they got themselves sorted with a car yet?
I'm in France... ...
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