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Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-14-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,561
Posted By evoldeal
I love this forum!! Finally tackled this...

I love this forum!!

Finally tackled this problem after months of it getting looser and looser. There was no screw to be found, so I replaced it with a 16mm bolt.. seems to do the job..

Thanks
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-02-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,305
Posted By evoldeal
Thanks so much for that insight. Not exactly what...

Thanks so much for that insight. Not exactly what I was wanting to hear as far as the quality goes... But this forum is invaluable!

I too am looking at the headlight clusters for the w114.

Very...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-28-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,305
Posted By evoldeal
Has anybody bought from ebay seller w114selo ? w114

Hello forum,

Long time!

I'm wondering if any of you has ever frequented this ebay store?

Vintage MB aftermarket parts from Turkey. I assume there are plenty of 114/115 still on the road...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-28-2011, 10:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,301
Posted By evoldeal
hey thx again! would i do this with the air...

hey thx again!

would i do this with the air filter mounted or removed??

and yes no smoking!;)
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-28-2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,301
Posted By evoldeal
thx panda, the linkages are free and clear,...

thx panda,

the linkages are free and clear, and the choke is operating properly. you are right a vacuum leak would make sense.

How to locate a vacuum leak is beyond me. I'll do some reading...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-27-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,334
Posted By evoldeal
My car has done this as well (73 280 w114). when...

My car has done this as well (73 280 w114). when driving in stop and go traffic, the needle would rise and fall with stops and starts. Sometimes hot enough to trigger the 100c electric fan.

I...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-18-2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,301
Posted By evoldeal
my carburetor is so unpredictable.. W114

One day out of nowhere i start up my 73 280 and the engine went into a high-rpm warm up mode. Usually if I feather the gas a little bit it'll calm way down once it's warmed up and before I shift into...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-05-2011, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 946
Posted By evoldeal
LOL i asked the same question when I walked into...

LOL i asked the same question when I walked into the garage..

It wasn't from my car, but they were using it to see into the engine of course.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-05-2011, 02:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 946
Posted By evoldeal
'73 114 Back from the brink! and continued maintenance

Hey guys, really really long time no see!

I have a '73 280 that mysteriously stopped running right about one year ago. My trusted mechanic in NY pronounced it dead/not worth fixing. He suspected a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-06-2011, 03:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,119
Posted By evoldeal
They are worth the $$$. I did this project...

They are worth the $$$.

I did this project on a 280 and they difference in vibration was huge.

The only place I could find them for my car was from the classic center.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-15-2011, 11:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,365
Posted By evoldeal
This is a pretty heavy duty job that you won't...

This is a pretty heavy duty job that you won't want to do again any time in the near future. I vote for go with OEM. classic center will cut you somewhat of a deal on them.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-15-2011, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 889
Posted By evoldeal
search search search. i cant be bothered to do it...

search search search. i cant be bothered to do it for you atm but all the info is here. as I did the same thing.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-06-2010, 03:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,369
Posted By evoldeal
Thanks so much everyone. for the words of...

Thanks so much everyone. for the words of encouragement and the good ideas.

Wolf, if I cant find anything to do with the car I'd def consider letting you have it. There is a little patch of rust...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-04-2010, 10:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,369
Posted By evoldeal
Well good to know someone might want it if I...

Well good to know someone might want it if I can't figure out what to do. Problem is I live in NYC and have nOwhere to store an in-op car. Literally nowhere.

I need to brainstorm over the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-03-2010, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,369
Posted By evoldeal
my '73 280 pronounced dead D:

hello friends,

my mechanic has taken my car off life support, and I need a second opinion.

Apparently an intermediary shaft snapped, running between the fuel pump, and the distributor. He says...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-10-2010, 01:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,386
Posted By evoldeal
the fan comes on at 212f.. I topped off my...

the fan comes on at 212f..

I topped off my radiator today after this talk about clutch fans etc. My clutch fan seems to working fine.

But I pulled in and shut off the engine tonight, sat in...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-08-2010, 02:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,386
Posted By evoldeal
Well I'm glad I chimed in in the first place! ...

Well I'm glad I chimed in in the first place!

THanks mercmad and rahulio for the info. I'll go look into it now :)

that's why I love this forum so much. <3
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-08-2010, 02:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,386
Posted By evoldeal
hmmm you imply that my clutch fan is not turning?...

hmmm you imply that my clutch fan is not turning?

I will check tomorrow. But i'd think that without a clutch fan, overheating would be quite drastic.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-06-2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,386
Posted By evoldeal
Mercmad my temp regularly goes over 175 when...

Mercmad my temp regularly goes over 175 when driving, especially long distances and in very hot humid weather. Also when stopped in traffic it can really spike, always drops quickly when you...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-14-2010, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,468
Posted By evoldeal
Here is a pic of the inside of the original...

Here is a pic of the inside of the original reflector, and yes it is the same size.

Does this look familiar, the older/newer version you were speaking of.

It has housing for 2 12v 55w bulbs...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-13-2010, 10:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,468
Posted By evoldeal
Euro headlight reflektor quandary; please weigh in!

Hallo from Berlin Germany!

I am taking the plunge into the euro scheinwerfer changeout for my 114 '73 280 with some good luck I am finding success.

I found a pair of headlights for cheap cheap,...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-05-2010, 05:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,521
Posted By evoldeal
Hey, that is a great history of your car....

Hey, that is a great history of your car. Definitely everything one would want to know!

Good luck on the sale! beautiful automobile.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-05-2010, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 939
Posted By evoldeal
The MB Classic center in Irvine, Ca can take your...

The MB Classic center in Irvine, Ca can take your VIN# and make you a new key. I'm assuming your vin# would in their system...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-04-2010, 02:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,279
Posted By evoldeal
A very good reason, to get your VIN and email the...

A very good reason, to get your VIN and email the classic center. At the least you can get the correct part number and be sure that it's right from the horse's mouth.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-03-2010, 03:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 903
Posted By evoldeal
Thanks Army, I sent my pics + your pics to the...

Thanks Army, I sent my pics + your pics to the classic center. He's ordering the part for me. Now if I can figure out how to successfully change out the part...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-03-2010, 03:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,279
Posted By evoldeal
MB Classic Center, expect to pay around 75.00 a...

MB Classic Center, expect to pay around 75.00 a piece. A great time to also replace your swaybox bushings... and sub-frame mounts...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-31-2010, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 903
Posted By evoldeal
Anybody know what this part is called?

Hello forum friends,

I went in for a safety inspection, and mech says I need to replace the rubber part in the center of the two pics I've attached. He "says" he doesn't remember exactly what it'd...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-29-2010, 01:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,558
Posted By evoldeal
Whoa, is that yr windshield popped out intact in...

Whoa, is that yr windshield popped out intact in front of the car?

Looks like yr in a G*damn park, how could she be goin so fast? G*damn p.o.s. van is barely scratched..
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-29-2010, 12:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,558
Posted By evoldeal
WOW. that is quite a sight. I'm really glad...

WOW. that is quite a sight.

I'm really glad yr here to tell the tale. The car did what it was supposed to, and protected you life. All that work down the drain. But we'll find you another one. ...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-23-2010, 10:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,002
Posted By evoldeal
Wow, that interior is amazing...! so...

Wow, that interior is amazing...!

so nothing to prove whether the mileage is 84k, 184k, 284k, 384k... ;) Guess it doesn't much matter tho does it.
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