Having withdrawals.. anyone else?
 

I'm out of parts!

Doing the evap core cleaning this weekend but UGH! Been busy all week and haven't had anything to do other than change the fuel filters...

I need to order some parts!

Anyone else go crazy when they aren't fixing something or doing preventative maintenance? You guys got me hooked!

I think I need to change my oil.... I mean its been 600 miles or so since the last one, so I'm pretty overdue... :wideeyed:

I am happy sitting here waiting to see your photos and instructions on getting to the evaporator... and cleaning it without bending any fins... and making sure the drain is clear afterwards so you do not wind up in a couple of weeks with mold smell...

Anyone else go crazy when they aren't fixing something or doing preventative maintenance?

I can't say I've run into this situation. There's always something else that needs to be overdone, ...

I know how you feel, I had my fix today. Took a oil pump apart today, it would not turn. It turns now, I cant believe all the crap that was in there.

Will do, but I just read your PM again and now I am confused about stuff now though LOL.

Pics coming soon though, if I don't finish this weekend its not a big deal, its only 90 degree's :D

ROFL
 

That is when you get another parts car, and decide to restore it instead. :D

Ask your wife if anything needs fixing around the house. That should keep you going for about 20 years !!;)


If that doesnt work, take up playing golf !!:eek:

If you really get bored and are having withdrawls, you can always go to PNP and work on some. :D

Like I don`t have enough to do with our fleet, I took on a highly neglected 84 300TD this girl owns. they may be bullet proof, but this one is running out of bullets. :( she seems to think all you have to do is drive it w/o any regimented maintenance.

Charlie

I can only dream of having nothing to do...

...
overdose...

Build a boat. That'll fix ya.
Of course, it'll have a Mercedes Diesel engine in it.

More like frustration! My back-porch roof needs work, but I haven't even been able to even start prepping it because this winter's been so crappy. And my '84 TD is the only vehicle I have for hauling porch-repair stuff (like five 12' galvanised ribbed roof-panels). Well two weeks after the weather was finally decent enough to replace the rear axles, because I have no garage (and one week after my return from Virginia Beach) the alternator quit. Now I DO happen to have a spare alternator I MIGHT be able to use, but it's in - LOL - Virginia Beach! My brother is there today so he promised to bring it with him when he gets back. But if I can't get the TD self-charging soon, I may just put a battery-charger on her long enough to at least make a couple trips to Lowes.

Happy Motoring, Mark

Um, a cold start and 2-3 hot ones, no headlights or AC, easy. Remember, it's not a sparky.

As long as you make sure the battery is charged before you leave for Lowes, you should be fine. These cars don't need electricity to keep themselves running. Just be sure you go when the sun is up so you don't need the headlights. :D

My brother won't be back fom Virginia Beach with my spare alternator 'till tonight. So I'm charging the battery for a few hours. Hopefully, I can get back from Lowes before dark.

Happy Motoring, Mark

When I find myself with no repair projects I get really quiet, because if one of the cars finds out it'll develop some kind of fault just to get attention. They're worse than cats.

Same goes for if I have extra money.

RE: Lowe's
 

Tomorrow, March 17th, is the last day you can buy a debit card from Lowe's, loading it up from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $4,000. On Friday, the 18th, Lowe's adds 10% to the card's value, so, a $4K pre-paid card becomes worth $4,400. Good forever on all purchases from any Lowe's, including installation labor charges.

The secret is to own multiple old German cars. There's always something expensive broken!

-J

Well, I made it back from Lowes with one sheet of 3/4" plywood, and six galvanised roof-panels secured to my Thule rack, with the pair of clamp-bars I fabricated for hauling such stuff. Was getting dark so I did need to use the headlights on the way home, but my TD did fine.
And an hour later, my brother arrived with TWO spare Bosch alternators.

As for extra money, my porch-project has already used up the $190 alternator-price the local import parts-place wants for a nice Bosch rebuilt, or the $130 that Pep-Boys wants for a crappy Mexican one.
Hope I can combine my spares, and the one on the car, to make a good one.

Happy Motoring, Mark

a solution to your dilemma
 

You need to buy at least 2 more old Mercedes- then you will never have this problem again:D Sometimes, if you let enough people know you can work on old cars, they will bring them to you to repair for them if you don't want to buy anymore of your own! Or you could have three kids like me and you will never run out of maintenance chores- just time and money:)

If your multiple Mercedes are the same year & model, you can always swap parts around when needed.
And when you work on other peoples old cars, you might be able to pesuade them to make a donation to help keep your decaying fleet alive!

Happy Motoring, Mark

Meanwhile, I charged the battery on the 240D, which has been sitting next to th driveway for over amonth with a flat tire. Then got the plywood and roof-panels off the TD, cut the pane;s to size and stored them on the porch. Then back to the 240D for some Fix-A-Flat (new non-flammable formula), and the required drive to spread the stuff inside and finish filling the tire. Still need to figure out why it occasionally rattles in front when I brake or shut off the engine, and why the left-rear power window stopped working.
And of course, get a working alternator in the TD.
One of my spares looks like a 100-amp. Physically a bit larger than the original 65, but it might still fit the bracket, And I may need to run a thicker cable to the battery.

Happy Motoring, Mark

I just have her make a list then go about procrastinating on the list I've made. Too many hobbies. All vehicles are running. Think I'll ride my bike down to the sailboat.