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Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-04-2005, 05:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,554
Posted By kashbaugh
rewire?

What do you have to rewire? I haven't looked at it at _all_ so don't have a clue. Just trying to get preparred before I wade in. And yeah, I don't think those speakers would exactly qualify for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2005, 01:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,554
Posted By kashbaugh
installation

Hello All!

I've been thinkin' on installing a cd for a while, but had read somewhere that there were "problems" with installing an aftermarket radio in a MB. Have any of you had any "real"...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-15-2005, 02:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 803
Posted By kashbaugh
Therm. housing-water pump housing connect

Hello!

Some of my terms may not be propler, but I only have a Haines book for reference!

I have an '85 300TD. Here is my tale of woe . . .

Replaced my water pump with no major drama, and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-07-2004, 03:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,544
Posted By kashbaugh
oil analysis notes

fwiw, I use an analysis kit from Schnieder Petroleum that returns similar info, and "the guy" there told me that Mobil 1 could support 2% soot, if I remember correctly. I sent in samples every 2,000...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2003, 08:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,170
Posted By kashbaugh
Fuel guage fix needed

The fuel guage on my '83 300TD indicates about 3/8 of a tank _more_ than actual. Luckily I caught it the first time it needed fuel after I bought it!!!

It indicates Full for a _long_ time, too. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2003, 02:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,158
Posted By kashbaugh
Conversely, I am a TOTAL NEWBIE!!! I wonder what...

Conversely, I am a TOTAL NEWBIE!!! I wonder what the cost/effort would be to have the engine rebuild? What would you end up with? A money pit?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2003, 02:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,158
Posted By kashbaugh
Now there's a thought. A disposable Benz! ...

Now there's a thought. A disposable Benz!

If I bought it I would swap the tranny with the one in my '83 that is tired, then try to sell it again with full disclosure or maybe part it out.

I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-24-2003, 02:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,158
Posted By kashbaugh
I may need a tranny. Wonder what kind of rebuild...

I may need a tranny. Wonder what kind of rebuild it was. Any info on that?

kma
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-24-2003, 02:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,533
Posted By kashbaugh
Is the tranny adjustment a complicated thing? I...

Is the tranny adjustment a complicated thing? I wonder if it has already been "adjusted out" or not. How easy is it to tell? If so, I assume it will just get progressively worse? Will it warn...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-23-2003, 06:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,533
Posted By kashbaugh
Well that sure makes me wonder what to do with my...

Well that sure makes me wonder what to do with my tranny trouble!

My '83 300TD "slips" going from 3rd to 4th if left in D. If I select S and wait for it to "wind" just a little bit in 3rd, then...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-21-2003, 11:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,197
Posted By kashbaugh
Here is one of a 250,000 Km. badge I saw at...

Here is one of a 250,000 Km. badge I saw at Rusty's cookout this weekend.

kma
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-21-2003, 02:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 743
Posted By kashbaugh
I figured no wires just indicated no heater! I...

I figured no wires just indicated no heater! I thought about installing block heaters and read up on it some, then changed my mind.

So I just look at the freeze plug behind the starter? If it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-20-2003, 01:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,918
Posted By kashbaugh
R. Leo, Amen to that!!!!!! Ain't it grand...

R. Leo,

Amen to that!!!!!! Ain't it grand when we can learn from our mistakes? The nice thing about this board is that we can also learn from the mistakes of _others_!

kma
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-20-2003, 12:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,918
Posted By kashbaugh
R. Leo, For your "next time" on this...

R. Leo,

For your "next time" on this situation, some of the tiedowns have ratchet assemblies, which could make your catch-and-release work a little easier, maybe. When I got caught in this...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-20-2003, 11:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 743
Posted By kashbaugh
hang-on heaters

Hey all.

Looking forward to my first diesel car winter, and wondering about cold starting. I know Atlanta isn't supposed to get "that cold" but I guess I'm a Boy Scout. I wanna be preparred!
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-19-2003, 10:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,197
Posted By kashbaugh
So you can get a copy of your original window...

So you can get a copy of your original window sticker, too? Would that be some customer service email address at MB?

kma
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-19-2003, 07:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,197
Posted By kashbaugh
badge question

Ok, so here is a totally irrelevant and superflous question for you. I have read of badges for a car that reaches a particular milage. What's the deal on them?

My '85 will have 250k miles within...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-19-2003, 02:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,918
Posted By kashbaugh
A chain - or two - would be even better than my...

A chain - or two - would be even better than my suggestion of motorcycle tiedowns. But when I had this problem with the struts on my Porsche I couldn't find any chain. McParts had the tiedowns...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-19-2003, 12:08 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,918
Posted By kashbaugh
You _could_ go to the local McParts and get a...

You _could_ go to the local McParts and get a couple - as in two - motorcycle tiedowns. These are straps made with nylon or rayon or some other miracle-lon fabric and have big hooks on the ends and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-17-2003, 02:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,334
Posted By kashbaugh
Linda, I am gonna get a Lojack put in my...

Linda,

I am gonna get a Lojack put in my wagon. It is "electronics" and more expensive than a club, but if your car _is_ stolen the Lojack tells The Heat where the car is. Not only do you get...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-16-2003, 03:19 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,204
Posted By kashbaugh
Oops!

Must have kept my foot in the turbo too much today. I only got about 23 mpg!!! Maybe by the end of the week I will have quit playing with my new toy so much.

But it runs just dandy!

Thanks...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-15-2003, 02:46 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,204
Posted By kashbaugh
Dave, Yeah, I have an '85, but I'm getting...

Dave,

Yeah, I have an '85, but I'm getting 24 to 28 now. I have enough driving to do Monday that I should be able to get a read on milage with the turbo engaged. At least a first look.

I'll...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-14-2003, 02:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,204
Posted By kashbaugh
efficiency, too

I can't wait to see what my milage is, too. I've been getting 25 to 28 non-turbo. If what I think I know about engine operation is correct the turbo should make the system more efficient, too. The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-13-2003, 10:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,204
Posted By kashbaugh
Whoooooo Hoooooooooo!!!!!!!

Well, it turns out I have a genuine 30-year MB mechanic living about 4 doors down from me!!! His kid saw me struggling to replace fanbelts today and told me I should get his Pop to do it. So I did....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-11-2003, 02:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,630
Posted By kashbaugh
R. Leo, I wasn't thinking of an indicator of...

R. Leo,

I wasn't thinking of an indicator of some kind in_stead_ of the switchover valve(?), but in addition to it. That way, if all the safety devices failed (I know, that would _never...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-10-2003, 02:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,630
Posted By kashbaugh
I have often wondered why MB didn't put some type...

I have often wondered why MB didn't put some type of boost meter or overboost light or SOMETHING on the dash. Once I get all of my gremlins under control I have thought I might try to invent...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-09-2003, 12:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,204
Posted By kashbaugh
Actually, the switchover valve is what I was...

Actually, the switchover valve is what I was talking about. I suffered brainlock when trying to name it in the message!

If I would get off my butt and charge the battery in my Porsche I would be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-09-2003, 12:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,204
Posted By kashbaugh
followup question

gsxr,

You know, I don't hear any of the usual turbo "noise" during my driving. What is the liklihood that the turbo is not spinning? My previous turbo vehicles always made _some_ kind of noise...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-09-2003, 11:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,204
Posted By kashbaugh
I found you Kunta Kinte!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gsxr,

Ok, I FINALLY found the $%*#( ALDA. Boy, was I blind!!! It was staring me in the face. If it hadn't been for your photos I would _never_ have known what to look for. Thank you!

The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-09-2003, 02:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,204
Posted By kashbaugh
gsxr, I've looked under my hood and at your...

gsxr,

I've looked under my hood and at your pix, and call me stupid but I don't see a vac line going to the ALDA. I've looked at your pix again and I'll try again tomorrow.

Thanks!
kma
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