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Forum: Tech Help 08-13-2009, 08:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,740
Posted By davidg
Confusion about 1/4 turn

One quarter of a turn is 90 degrees(4X90= 360). You seem to indicate that the bolt head is to be turned 90 degrees, but are turning it 180 degrees, or am I being obtuse here?
Forum: Tech Help 05-11-2009, 02:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,506
Posted By davidg
300E instrument cluster removal

I have removed the instrument clusters in my 123's a number of times with no problem. When I try to remove the cluster in my 124 (87) it won't budge. I took the speedo cable out of the clip on the...
Forum: Tech Help 04-08-2009, 02:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 816
Posted By davidg
Manual transmission oil

I always heard one was supposed to use automatic transmission fluid in Mercedes manual transmissions due to the prevalence of needle bearings in them. I use Redline synthetic auto trans. fluid in my...
Forum: Tech Help 01-14-2009, 06:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,723
Posted By davidg
Round Orange Thing

I am replacing my distributor cap (87 300E) and the O-ring is hard as dog biscuits and does not want to come off, though I haven't tried too hard for fear of breakage.(my only car at present) Should...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 12-21-2008, 02:12 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 5,617
Posted By davidg
Maddoff Morass

I haven't read through all these posts, so I may be repeating someone elses observation, but this old expression comes to mind..."You can't cheat an honest man."
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-16-2007, 08:10 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,378
Posted By davidg
catsthatlooklikehitler

see www.catsthatlooklikehitler.com
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-05-2004, 11:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,209
Posted By davidg
15' rims update: I saw them on an abandoned 126...

15' rims update: I saw them on an abandoned 126 model being towed away. my 126 gasser has 15" rims so I supposed these would be too, and they measured 15" with my tape as well. Yesterday I measured...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-03-2004, 04:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,209
Posted By davidg
I didn't say, but the wheels I was referring to...

I didn't say, but the wheels I was referring to are 15" bundtcake style. thanx D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-03-2004, 01:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,209
Posted By davidg
wheel swap

Will 15" wheels from a 126 chassis SD fit my '85 wagon without adaptors? Can I just bolt them on? thanx
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-28-2004, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,189
Posted By davidg
NO

NO
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-04-2004, 12:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,193
Posted By davidg
diesel meet

sounds good to me, see you then
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-23-2004, 11:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 640
Posted By davidg
if pia zadora married ronnie lott she'd be....

if pia zadora married ronnie lott she'd be....
Forum: Events & Gatherings 05-11-2004, 09:21 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 11,200
Posted By davidg
diesel meet

I would like to attend, the mbca has met a couple of times at the Town and Country shopping center in palo alto. Yep, lots o' yuppies.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-09-2004, 09:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 852
Posted By davidg
cal/fed starters

the solenoid is on opposite sides, up for the fed, down for cal.
Forum: Events & Gatherings 04-19-2004, 11:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 947
Posted By davidg
april gtg

april 24, same time and place as february
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-11-2004, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 816
Posted By davidg
torx tool

I tried to change the cylinders holding up the tailgate on my '85 TDT and found I cant unscrew thw standing end. A #40 torx bit seems to fit, but when torque is applied, the bit pops out. I did not...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-07-2004, 08:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,032
Posted By davidg
chrome cowl grills

Does anyone know for sure if I can swap the chrome cowl grills from my '78 300D with the black plastic grills on my '85 300TDT ? I think they would make a big improvement in appearance. they look...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-05-2004, 10:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,585
Posted By davidg
I finally found my problem, I had bent the part...

I finally found my problem, I had bent the part that recieves the tumbler mechanism so that there was an interference of about .005, more than enough to cause a problem, but not enough to see...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-04-2004, 10:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,585
Posted By davidg
I am in the middle of this nightmare myself. When...

I am in the middle of this nightmare myself. When I got my 240D it had a generic ignition tumbler in it. I replaced this with the proper tumbler from mbz so that I could use the door locks. After...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-27-2004, 12:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,558
Posted By davidg
Success! I finally cot the cam back in time and...

Success! I finally cot the cam back in time and the chain pinned together. By cranking it around by hand several times, it comes up about 1/2 or 1 degree retarded, a big improvement over 5 degrees...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2004, 08:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,558
Posted By davidg
I removed the tensioner and the plasti guide that...

I removed the tensioner and the plasti guide that pivots on press fit pin and is anchored to the head beneath the cam sprocket. The only things I have removed from the engine are the cam cover,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2004, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,558
Posted By davidg
thanks, Tim, I will give your sugestion a try...

thanks, Tim, I will give your sugestion a try tomorrow. I think I made my mistake by removing the chain guide and tensioner prior to feeding in the new chain. With the new master link about 90...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2004, 08:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,558
Posted By davidg
glow plugs were removed,engine turned over...

glow plugs were removed,engine turned over easily, although compression was detectable.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-24-2004, 10:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,558
Posted By davidg
240D timing chain jammed

Yesterday afternoon I got ready to change the timing chain on my 1981 240D. I removed the fan and shroud and the glow plugs, then the valve cover. I checked the timing chain wear and it was at 5...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-10-2004, 11:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By davidg
I own a rental house in another state and a...

I own a rental house in another state and a realty/property management co. takes care of it for me . No problems, they vet the tenants, take care of plumbing problems, etc. for %10 of the rent.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2004, 11:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 666
Posted By davidg
broken bolt

Try taking it to a machine shop and having the bolt removed and a thread insert installed.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-08-2004, 09:24 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 11,352
Posted By davidg
too old

I was 52 when I bought my first, an'87 420 SEL. Next came a'78 300D, currently w/ a bad transmission($800). Then came my current fave, an'81 240D stick($500. I put on new front brake pads, front...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2004, 11:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 973
Posted By davidg
thanks for the tips and photos, I was planning to...

thanks for the tips and photos, I was planning to put it up on jackstands and try to wiggle it out thtough the bottom.
Forum: Events & Gatherings 02-08-2004, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 947
Posted By davidg
Palo Alto GTG

Saturday' Feb. 28, 10 AM the local chapter of th MBCA is having a get together at the Town and Country shopping center , Embarcadero and El Camino. All are invited, come see what we have to offer. I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2004, 02:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 973
Posted By davidg
starter compatibility

next weekend I hope to look at a 300D station wagon with a bad starter. I will try percussive persuasion to start it, but if that fails, would a starter from a 240D bolt in? I have a spare, and the...
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