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Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-29-2008, 03:57 PM

Replies: 29

TurboBenz wouldn't listen; had to replace his tranny

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Posted By MacNizzle

that tranny was bunk. atf was glittery with metal...

that tranny was bunk. atf was glittery with metal flakes and we found rust in the tail housing.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

06-29-2008, 07:09 AM

Replies: 1

W126 lug pattern

Views: 1,118

Posted By MacNizzle

W126 lug pattern

the lug pattern on a late series W126 (87 420sel) is 5x115, right?
couldn't find anything about it online so I went and measured it myself and that's what it looks like, but one can never be too...

Forum: Tech Help

06-16-2008, 02:50 AM

Replies: 9

cutting springs in a w126

Views: 5,081

Posted By MacNizzle

oh golly, johnhef's ride could use some euro...

oh golly, johnhef's ride could use some euro lights, that would look epic.

Forum: Tech Help

06-15-2008, 06:45 AM

Replies: 9

cutting springs in a w126

Views: 5,081

Posted By MacNizzle

well from what I understand there are two ways to...

well from what I understand there are two ways to do it, if you have springs with pigtailed ends you can just cut the end off with a grinder and if you have coil springs with flattened ends you have...

Forum: Tech Help

06-14-2008, 03:05 PM

Replies: 9

cutting springs in a w126

Views: 5,081

Posted By MacNizzle

cutting springs in a w126

anyone ever done it? just curious.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-14-2008, 03:00 PM

Replies: 23

Ever heard or see a 420 8 cylinders Diesel?

Views: 2,353

Posted By MacNizzle

uh.....what

uh.....what

Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks

06-11-2008, 07:36 AM

Replies: 10

2 stage urethane questions

Views: 2,029

Posted By MacNizzle

I have the attire needed for the job, I know that...

I have the attire needed for the job, I know that those particle masks would be like going to auschwitz wearing a coffee filter.
There's a shop in town owned by a guy I know, and I'm gonna go in...

Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks

06-10-2008, 07:46 AM

Replies: 10

2 stage urethane questions

Views: 2,029

Posted By MacNizzle

I'm buying a cheapo $175 base/clear kit from...

I'm buying a cheapo $175 base/clear kit from Trinity 1945, here: http://www.paintforcars.com/kits_5star_burgundymet.html

keep in mind this will be the first time I've worked with urethane and my...

Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks

06-09-2008, 03:44 AM

Replies: 10

2 stage urethane questions

Views: 2,029

Posted By MacNizzle

two more things: what to flush my gun out...

two more things:
what to flush my gun out with, and
let's say I finish a coat and my cup is still a third full. OK to save it for the next coat, or is it too late once the hardener has been added...

Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks

06-09-2008, 03:22 AM

Replies: 10

2 stage urethane questions

Views: 2,029

Posted By MacNizzle

2 stage urethane questions

I'm going to be painting my car some time next month, doing a 2 stage urethane job. Now, I've worked a lot with lacquer and enamel before and it's pretty straightforward; they're oil based, you thin...

Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks

06-06-2008, 08:30 PM

Replies: 36

Im doing a rustoleum paint job on a w126

Views: 30,935

Posted By MacNizzle

In defense of my Rustoleum Volvo; 1: I didn't get...

In defense of my Rustoleum Volvo; 1: I didn't get frustrated or lazy, I only had a few days off and then I had to put my car back together so I could get to work. 2: it didn't turn out like crap, the...

Forum: Tech Help

03-19-2008, 01:20 AM

Replies: 4

w126 euro headlights

Views: 725

Posted By MacNizzle

w126 euro headlights

Does anyone in the greater Sacramento area know what my chances are of finding a w126 with euro headlights at one of the Pick N Pull, aka Pick N Pocket, foreign yards? slim? Is it even worth the gas...

Forum: Tech Help

03-19-2008, 12:20 AM

Replies: 7

Power seat

Views: 972

Posted By MacNizzle

I had the same problem once. open up the fuse...

I had the same problem once. open up the fuse box, and read the underside of the fuse box cover to see which fuse is responsible for the power seats. See if it's making a good contact and give it a...

Forum: Tech Help

03-18-2008, 02:11 PM

Replies: 3

funky

Views: 805

Posted By MacNizzle

the old oil was dirty but thick and didn't smell...

the old oil was dirty but thick and didn't smell either, and I swipe the dipstick often
blow by would explain it, but that's weird because the engine has been babied. has just over 130k on it, and...

Forum: Tech Help

03-18-2008, 02:56 AM

Replies: 3

funky

Views: 805

Posted By MacNizzle

funky

I did an oil change on my 420sel the other day and afterwards I noticed that the oil on the dipstick is extremely runny, brown, and smells like gasoline. just out of curiosity I pulled the drain plug...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-18-2008, 02:30 AM

Replies: 28

Driving 1500 Miles In A '84 300D?

Views: 2,000

Posted By MacNizzle

Turbobenz drove from Sacramento to Malibu and...

Turbobenz drove from Sacramento to Malibu and back in his 300D with 280k, you should be fine. They're bombproof cars as I'm sure you already know.

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