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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-18-2016, 08:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,117
Posted By stayalert
Thanks for the quick and easy...

Thanks for the quick and easy transaction!…..Parts arrived well packaged and intact - I'll review the list to see what else I need!

Best,

Rob M
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-16-2016, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 465
Posted By stayalert
Wow! That would be fantastic! here are a...

Wow! That would be fantastic!

here are a couple of photos:



http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/attachments/diesel-discussion/136234d1463240051-suggestions-dads-240d-antenna.jpg

...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-16-2016, 08:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 465
Posted By stayalert
WTB chrome trim cap for antenna

WTB chrome cap on antenna - mine has gone missing????

1980 240 D - manual antenna

Rob M
Norwich, VT
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-14-2016, 12:35 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,113
Posted By stayalert
Takes me about 4 minutes to change pre filters...

Takes me about 4 minutes to change pre filters now…I suppose I should pursue the root cause….1980 240D NA 4 cylinder with 4 spd manual.

An update with some new challenges….

1) coolant weep (a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-14-2016, 09:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 550
Posted By stayalert
Thanks for the replies (and yes that is a great...

Thanks for the replies (and yes that is a great price! but I have sourced a pair elsewhere)

Best,

Rob
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-12-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 550
Posted By stayalert
WTB w123 right front turn signal

for my Dad's (now mine) 1980 240 D - darn one that was in there popped off never to be seen again somewhere between Vermont and Greater Boston…..

Would be going to Norwich, VT 05055

Anybody???...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-19-2015, 09:16 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,113
Posted By stayalert
Havn't beeen driving the car much but I have been...

Havn't beeen driving the car much but I have been watching the fuel pre filter closely. I've got some sort of sludge…Took the car on a 300 mile round trip journey yesterday to an 80th birthday celeb....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-08-2015, 02:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,113
Posted By stayalert
Thanks for the tips. Pretty much how I roll….Its...

Thanks for the tips. Pretty much how I roll….Its funny you mention the long uphill at sppeed to burn out carbon…..Just took a run to get a hydraulic hose for my splitter and a burger at Worthy...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-08-2015, 10:16 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,113
Posted By stayalert
5-8-2015 Ongoing "stewardship"…. Took...

5-8-2015

Ongoing "stewardship"….

Took the car to a (what I believe to be) reputable "Mercedes guy" in Plainfield NH…Explained the history and my desires to provide a good home for this car…A...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-03-2014, 09:48 AM
Replies: 366
Views: 31,743
Posted By stayalert
Please get the car started my fingernails are...

Please get the car started my fingernails are getting too short!

Good Luck!!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-22-2014, 04:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,113
Posted By stayalert
Registered and driving in Vermont WOOT! Need...

Registered and driving in Vermont WOOT!

Need to troubleshoot the A/C - looks as though their are quite a few new A/C parts under the hood….Just have to go through the receipts and see what the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-13-2014, 10:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 669
Posted By stayalert
Decided to repair mine for the time being…All set...

Decided to repair mine for the time being…All set for now.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2014, 08:21 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,113
Posted By stayalert
Thanks - you're right! I don't know how long it...

Thanks - you're right! I don't know how long it would have taken me to figure that out.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2014, 08:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,191
Posted By stayalert
I am leaning towards this after I look into...

I am leaning towards this after I look into cleaning rad/condenser, and check T-stat…..My car has an electric fan that I have never heard seen run (havn't looked closely, just havn't noticed it…..
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-12-2014, 06:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,430
Posted By stayalert
Well if replacing this part will make my 1980...

Well if replacing this part will make my 1980 240D climb faster I am IN!:)

I will add it to "the list"
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-11-2014, 05:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,191
Posted By stayalert
and yes. My geographical references are meek and...

and yes. My geographical references are meek and mild I'm sure some of you live where its flatter, and some of you live where the Mtns. of Colorado seem flat.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-11-2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,191
Posted By stayalert
1980 240D manual - coolant temps whats "normal"

Please help me as this new to me (was my Dad's) w123 and I get to know each other….

4 door sedan with ~160K miles) with 3 adults, 2 sets of hockey gear, highway miles, ambient temp ~70 degrees F,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-11-2014, 05:19 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,113
Posted By stayalert
update: - installed passenger side mirror. ...

update:

- installed passenger side mirror.

- repaired drivers seat,

- freed up idle adjustment cable (still needs some TLC)

- removed and send cruise amp for repair,
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-11-2014, 04:59 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,113
Posted By stayalert
Thanks for the heads up…Been reading reading...

Thanks for the heads up…Been reading reading reading…
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-10-2014, 03:18 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,113
Posted By stayalert
Hard to tell from the photo but the one on the...

Hard to tell from the photo but the one on the star key chain is captive, ie it can't be taken off…..
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-10-2014, 01:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,113
Posted By stayalert
Found in the glovebox…. The yellow thing is...

Found in the glovebox….

The yellow thing is a pen, the badge is the Euro delivery badge, what is the little 2 pronged thing on each key ring? looks like I might use it for the glovebox door...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-05-2014, 07:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,395
Posted By stayalert
Awesome!

Awesome!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-04-2014, 10:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 669
Posted By stayalert
Thanks greazzer - I'm currently searching for...

Thanks greazzer - I'm currently searching for the whole seat back (and possibly bottom but will keep what you have in mind….

Best,

Rob M
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-03-2014, 06:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 669
Posted By stayalert
WTB: Rear seat for my 1980 240D

My backrest frame is all rusty and crappy, horsehair dissintegrating….fabric at bottom edge of back rest = shreds…..Most interested in Blue…..Anyone?

I'm in Norwich, Vermont
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-02-2014, 05:54 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,113
Posted By stayalert
I'm not disagreeing with you but that strikes me...

I'm not disagreeing with you but that strikes me as quite a bit of oil (1 oz/gallon) to add to straight diesel….I have alot to learn…..
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-02-2014, 05:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,113
Posted By stayalert
Yeah rust is king around here as far as torturing...

Yeah rust is king around here as far as torturing cars.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-02-2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,113
Posted By stayalert
My "cringe" is reducing as I contemplate this...

My "cringe" is reducing as I contemplate this cars new location. I live on a dirt road and around here in the Winter salt is king….Not sure yet if I can bring myself to drive it in the Winter…but I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-02-2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,113
Posted By stayalert
HAHA! soon! I am digging into it to baseline...

HAHA! soon! I am digging into it to baseline it….So far its in pretty good shape…Hood hinge drains were clogged but I cleared them, Battery tray is in good shape….I just remved about 5 pounds of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-28-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,113
Posted By stayalert
My experience is limited to 1 tank and some...

My experience is limited to 1 tank and some approximations…..It was a good opportunity though as I will not always be driving highway miles over relatively flat terrain….
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-27-2014, 10:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,113
Posted By stayalert
I brought the car home to Vermont. About a 300...

I brought the car home to Vermont. About a 300 mile mostly highway trip. I had brought an assortment of tools, a jump box, lectric comptressor, an assortment of vacuum fittings, fuel hose, electrical...
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