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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-14-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,016
Posted By Coastal220
I recently had a similar problem on my front left...

I recently had a similar problem on my front left hard line -- the nut was pretty rounded off when I got to it. Luckily it is the shortest of the bunch.

In any case, I ordered a new hardline...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-13-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,500
Posted By Coastal220
I'm not sure what to make of those mangled studs...

I'm not sure what to make of those mangled studs but here is an image of the pump housing with pump removed.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-12-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 602
Posted By Coastal220
FS: NEW Brake Fluid Reservoir: ATE 001-431-42-02-M4

I came into an extra ATE reservoir right after I replaced mine. It's new in the original box, never installed, still in the original plastic (but the plastic has been opened) and comes with the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-09-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,163
Posted By Coastal220
I understand the theory behind correct valvetrain...

I understand the theory behind correct valvetrain maintenance and lash adjustment.

What I'm interested in here are those off the wall stories, the outliers, that define what CAN and MIGHT happen...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-09-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,163
Posted By Coastal220
What's Your Valvetrain Horror Story?

Do you have one? I'd like a better idea of how bad things can get, what kind of weird stuff happens what people forgo adjustments, etc. I recently had a conversation with a guy that adjusted his...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-24-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 930
Posted By Coastal220
Extra ATE Reservoir Available

I came into an extra reservoir right after I replaced mine. It's new in the original box, never installed, still in the original plastic (but the plastic has been opened) and comes with the rubber...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-10-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,341
Posted By Coastal220
Just keep in mind that when the apocalypse hits,...

Just keep in mind that when the apocalypse hits, dollars won't be good for much more than burning. And curiously enough... this tends to be what our Mercedes are good for right now.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-10-2013, 08:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,341
Posted By Coastal220
Nice looking car. The 115s have such a unique,...

Nice looking car. The 115s have such a unique, timeless look.

That's a good color on the car too -- was that an original option? Do you know where the color code is located on the tag near the...
Forum: Tech Help 04-07-2013, 01:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,176
Posted By Coastal220
Whats the going theory on my old M115 engine in a...

Whats the going theory on my old M115 engine in a 1970 220 GAS engine?
It's got about 100k miles and the PO was using Redline 10w-40.
I don't put many miles on the car and have only changed it once...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-06-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,334
Posted By Coastal220
Very cool, thanks for letting us know!

Very cool, thanks for letting us know!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-06-2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,890
Posted By Coastal220
I take your point, Volker. As I mentioned above...

I take your point, Volker. As I mentioned above though, this is NOT the SOP for Mercedes Benz. They claim the entire control arm must be replaced. And I have the FSM for this vehicle. Mercedes...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-06-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,890
Posted By Coastal220
Yeah I've heard they are OEM but I also read...

Yeah I've heard they are OEM but I also read about A LOT of quality issues with these parts. Even Lemfoerder breaking down after a year or two.

What does OEM really mean for these parts that...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-06-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,890
Posted By Coastal220
Thanks guys, you always shed good light this...

Thanks guys, you always shed good light this stuff.

The aftermarket parts, (both full control arm or just the ball joints) would be made by Febi or Lemfoerder (I'm not sure Lemfoerder makes the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-05-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,515
Posted By Coastal220
Hi Joe, Have you tried the guys at Moss...

Hi Joe,

Have you tried the guys at Moss Motors? They were knowledgeable when I was looking for a Stromberg 175CD rebuild kit -- even if they don't have the spring they might be a good place to...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-05-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,890
Posted By Coastal220
Do any of you regulars here have a good...

Do any of you regulars here have a good suggestion? I'm torn.

Mike D?

Tom Guy?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-05-2013, 01:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,890
Posted By Coastal220
Yeah, I see this as saving labor but I wonder how...

Yeah, I see this as saving labor but I wonder how much of a sacrifice aftermarket control arms are compared to original MB. I'm inclined to swap it all out but it seems nothing, even Febi, can be...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-04-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,890
Posted By Coastal220
W115 Upper Ball Joint Replacement: Control Arm or Just the Joint?!

So what's the deal here, I've been told by MB that the entire upper control arm must be replaced when the ball joint goes. But then I find aftermarket parts that would replace just the joint, and...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-04-2013, 01:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,890
Posted By Coastal220
Thanks Mark, I should have been more...

Thanks Mark,

I should have been more specific: I'm only getting white smoke at startup for 30 seconds or so, and even when the car is in a relatively warm garage: 60 degrees and up. Also, the old...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-31-2013, 11:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,944
Posted By Coastal220
Loose linkage?

Loose linkage?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-31-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,251
Posted By Coastal220
Thanks JP. And it looks like the earlier style...

Thanks JP. And it looks like the earlier style definitely doesn't fit the 68-73 master cylinders...

I wish there was a way to clean the original yellowed reservoirs.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-30-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,251
Posted By Coastal220
Okay, and here's an add-on question: Does...

Okay, and here's an add-on question:

Does anyone know if a DIFFERENT reservoir also fits this master cylinder? Think later models, 123s...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-30-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,270
Posted By Coastal220
Absolutely. And I couldn't agree more on the...

Absolutely. And I couldn't agree more on the truck comment. Our notions of "value" can be pretty odd sometimes. I hear people on this site talk about not wanting to invest $400 a car worth $2,000,...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-30-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,251
Posted By Coastal220
Difference in Brake Fluid Reservoirs 68-73

Does anyone know what the deal is with the different style of brake fluid reservoirs from the original, more rounded units as seen in the first picture (not my engine compartment) vs the new...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-30-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,270
Posted By Coastal220
Haha... jeez Marrs, I feel bad. I should have...

Haha... jeez Marrs, I feel bad. I should have looked more closely at the page because I know you do car art. Criticism is healthy but I wouldn't have been so quick with it knowing this was your...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-30-2013, 03:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,667
Posted By Coastal220
What Finally Killed Your Old Benz?

I'm so curious when I notice the signature below a post and someone notes an old Benz "RIP so-and-so" -- What was the final blow to your old cars? If not a wreck, what kind of failure did the car...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-30-2013, 03:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,270
Posted By Coastal220
Sorry Marrs, the post was kind of visually...

Sorry Marrs, the post was kind of visually hijacked when this happened:
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-29-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,270
Posted By Coastal220
Is this sexy? It looks to share in all the worst...

Is this sexy? It looks to share in all the worst design influences of today -- especially those absurd brake lights inspired by what seems to be a praying mantis, not to mention the convenience...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-29-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,890
Posted By Coastal220
I'm sending it back. Where is ATE stuff made...

I'm sending it back. Where is ATE stuff made today? No clear markings on the part and there was questionable/sloppy casting on the piece which I noted in another post. Maybe they're going downhill?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-28-2013, 11:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,890
Posted By Coastal220
First I should say thanks to all those who have...

First I should say thanks to all those who have helped me with my incessant questioning... unfortunately, it's not done... :o and I'm almost at my wits end.

I changed all my brake hoses and the MC...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-28-2013, 01:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 871
Posted By Coastal220
Source for hose from Reservoir to Clutch Master

Does anyone know where I can find the hose from my brake flyid eservoir to clutch master cylinder for my 1970 220? Mine is old and has the cloth braided exterior; it's starting to deteriorate. ...
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