Lets BRAG--what did you do Automotively this Winter? What are your Summer projects? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Carrameow · #1 05-01-2006, 11:25 AM

SAAB 9000
Changed heater core
Rebuilt headlight wipers
Rebuilt seats
Flushed power steering
New slave and hose

This summer: Just regular maintenance, I hope

Mercedes 300D
Welded floorpanels to replace damaged ones
Learned to weld
Rebuilt seats and then hated them still and...
Pulled a whole new interior from a Destroyed Car down to the headliner and interior trim
Replaced radiator
Rebuilt rear calipers
New master Cylinder
Flushed brakes
Cut panels at junkyard to replace rust damaged areas in rear of car
Overhauled AC
Replaced Rear axles
This summer: Bodywork, paint, new wheels and front end work
START USING IT AS DAILY DRIVER
Volvo 940 Turbo
new Crankshaft Pulley
New Timing Belt
New AC
new alternator
This summer: Just regular maintenance, I hope

88 Corolla
Flushed Brakes
Flushed transmission
Flushed cooling system
This summer: Just regular maintenance, I hope

Matt L · #2 05-01-2006, 01:34 PM

Got a 210 before the winter, and had to do the normal 200K car stuff to it, plus a bit. Other than that, not much car work at all.

But we did get a brand-spanking-new garage, 20x29 exterior dimensions, with a 18x8 vehicle door. I'm about to build a 19x3 workbench in the back, hopefully one strong enough to hold up a diesel or big-block american engine.

pawoSD · #3 05-01-2006, 02:00 PM

Winter/Spring:

'82 300SD (mine):
Winter:
-Rust work and welding
-Couple Oil Changes
-Fuel Filter Change
-Injector Return lines (replaced all)
-Rubber fuel line in engine compartment (replaced)
-Modded my reverse lights to a switch on my lower dash
-Made attempts on my cruise control issue (still doesn't work)
-Replaced lower radiator hose with a new one + heater (late october)
-Replaced Expansion Tank
-Replaced Upper Radiator Hose
-Replaced Radiator
-Washed it several dozen times to keep salt off of it
Summer:
-Body work on repairing my 2year old sideswipe damage and rust
-Engine Belts (planning to anyways)
-Oil Changes
-Other Rust Work
-Replace the right side License Plate Light bulb.

-Wax and wash it real good

The '83 300SD:
Winter:
-Sway Bar Epic (sway bar, bushings, new brake fluid resevoir, many new bolts, killed/treated all rust, took 2 months)
-Lower Jack Point welded repair by whunter.
-Rear Heavy Duty Springs and Shocks Installed by whunter at the same time
-Oil Changes
-Right Turn Signal (front) fell off on freeway, was then replaced
-Rust and Paint Repairs
-Transmission pan/filter/gasket replaced (switched to synthetic)
-Engine Mounts Failed Project (head spun out on a bolt....dealer will be finishing this job)

Summer:
-More rust/paint repairs probably
-Whatever comes up in need of repair (hopefully not much, probably not)
-Oil changes

The caravan:
Winter:
-Oil Change (2)
-Air Filter Replacement
-A little bit of rust work
Summer:
-Oil Change
-Probable fan relay replacement (6th time)
-Hopefully nothing else

michael cole · #4 05-01-2006, 02:27 PM

recent work on 87 300tdt=new hydraulic lifters and bosch injector nozzles. on the drawing board a/c system overhaul

deniss · #5 05-01-2006, 07:16 PM

Haven't done any repairs over the winter because the space under the shade tree gets pretty darn cold and windy that time of year.

My initiation to the newly acquired '84 300SD was the repair of the windshield drain.

Planned repair:

- replace front passenger side ball joints (upper and lower)
- do diesel purge
- change oil/filter in engine
- change fluid/filter in tranny
- re-seal the windshield with new butyl tape
- reconcile loose dead center on the steering by adjusting steering gearbox
- replace steering rods and steering shock absorber
- replace as much of weatherstripping and seals on windows as money allows
- diagnose if injector nozzles need to be replaced
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blueranger · #6 05-01-2006, 07:25 PM

i never touch a car during the winter...
but already this spring i have installed a turbo on my saab conv
i did a water pump on the 96 dodge van.
i have also done brakes,

i have 2 trannys to deal with this year..
a rusted pick up truck...
and tons of other things.

stcbenz83 · #7 05-01-2006, 08:47 PM

This winter i bought my 240D from a friend of the family that has had it since new, they have no need for it and my best friend and her sister cant drive stick

so needles to say, it sat for a while and problems just lkept building up

so this winter, i even had to keep a long of this on my computer of what i did

240D-1983
-Clutch master cylinder
-replaced locks
-new antena
-fixed rims
-fixed rust problem
-new fuel filters
-oil change
-trans fluid changed
-fixed gadge light
-rebuilt interior lights
-new calipers on front, both sides
-new brake pads
-new rotors
-new bearings in front
-hood star
-new glow plugs
-new glow plug relay
-blew alot of fuses this winter, thought i needed a new wiper motor, thnk god i didnt

this summer
-new brake hoses on front
- new rear brakes
- rear rotors
-new clutch
-new tie rod
-wheel alignment
-general body work
-Valve adjustment
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imdavid28 · #8 05-01-2006, 09:24 PM

I pulled and replaced the engine in my 300D this winter. In my fraternity parking lot. In Michigan. It was definatly an experience.

Currently I am working on my veg kit as well as fixing minor mechanical problems, such as the locks and HVAC system.