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Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-08-2005, 04:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,340
Posted By zaffo
no problem

I did this on my 240D and it was a breeze. Had the pan off for about 2 weeks and it was still dripping oil. Pan and lower end clean as a whistle with 314k miles.

I used brake cleaner after...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-27-2005, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 795
Posted By zaffo
Land transfer in Spain- anyone?

I know that we have a lot of members from the UK, so I thought that I would give this a shot here. My father in law bought a house in Barcelona Spain back in the late 60's. Originally purchased for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-05-2005, 03:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,250
Posted By zaffo
Wink Simple green for internal engine cleaning

For internal engine cleaning I stick with 50/50 simple green and water with 5 oz of Darwn dishwashing. Let the 240D idle for about 5 minutes with that in the case (after draining oil and removing...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-19-2005, 03:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,606
Posted By zaffo
Ouch - but I saw it comming

I was a regular on the list for a while, but after I pointed out that some of the guys were myopic, self-serving and self-righteous, I got flamed big time. Nice of them to prove me right.

zaffo
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-19-2005, 02:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,606
Posted By zaffo
Ritter Easley list meltdown

Is this really true? They boys and their cronies appear to have self destructed, no matter which side of the story you believe. Is this an April fools joke that I'm taking down hook, line and...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-12-2005, 07:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 610
Posted By zaffo
Fisher/Paykey anyone?

I'm thinking of getting one of their 2 drawer dishwasher units. Has anyone had any experience with them?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-05-2005, 06:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 941
Posted By zaffo
318K on conventional 20w50 and no problems

Any HD or Premium motor CH CI rated oil is fine. I think you would be crazy to pour $6 a quart synethtic into a diesel. I use WalMart HD30 in Southern California and it is great. Burns about a...
Forum: Tech Help 03-29-2005, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 824
Posted By zaffo
Hard to tell when to do them

I did the 3 upper guides in my 88 560SL and thought they were still in great shape when I got them out. I had to really go after them with a pair of side cut dikes to get them to snap or break. ...
Forum: Tech Help 03-04-2005, 03:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,923
Posted By zaffo
Increased performance of 560SL w/ no mods.

I know that my car is faster and smoother and happier than it ever was before. I switched from air to AMSOIL Nitrogen in the tires and WOW what a difference. I can now leap small cars in a single...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 03-04-2005, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,570
Posted By zaffo
AMSOIL nitrogen

I use only Amsoil nitrogen in my tires. It allowes me to float like a butterfly and sting like a bee!
Forum: Tech Help 03-01-2005, 03:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,774
Posted By zaffo
You "made" 10w40

I would love to hear Mobile's take on how a $.05 calculation on paper beats millions in research on viscocity.

If I mixed 4Q of 100 and 4Q of 0 to get 8 Q of 50 weight in an aircraft engine on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-28-2005, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,061
Posted By zaffo
Dex III is the stuff

Luckily Dex III is syhthetic. Phewwww!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 02-28-2005, 01:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,206
Posted By zaffo
96 e320 10 hole rims on 88 560SL?

I can't find the stock 10 hole rims from the 96 in the tire rack catalog to check for fit. The 96s have ET41 on them. They are wider than the 15 hole rims, and the mounting face is further toward...
Forum: Tech Help 02-07-2005, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,405
Posted By zaffo
bash it!

i've had plenty of luck just bashing the bolthead with a hammer. this distorts the head and shrinks the striped diameter hole. I have either used the correct hex key or a torx that had to be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-07-2005, 12:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 931
Posted By zaffo
drivers door lock mechanism failing

81 240D 315k miles

well i went in to figure out why i could not unlock my door and the key would just spin. there is a sily white plastic insert in the steel lock mechanism that broke. It looks...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-07-2005, 12:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 971
Posted By zaffo
no p/s problem - fixed

81 240D 315k miles
well i lost p/s about 2 weeks ago. sudden stop - pump was clearly not loading up when the wheel was turned. i removed the p/s pump cleaned and re-sealed it. no obvious...
Forum: Tech Help 02-06-2005, 10:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,317
Posted By zaffo
don't waste your time

Rebuilding anc cleaning a caliper will take you several hours. it only takes 10 minutes to load new pads into a rebuilt caliper and then youre on to reinstall. For my 240D the calipers were only...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-31-2005, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,517
Posted By zaffo
thanks

sounds easier than disassembly
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-31-2005, 01:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,517
Posted By zaffo
getting smell out - cleaning heater core and evaporator

I bough my lovely 240D from a Malboro Red smoker, and on warm days when the windows are up you can sure tell. Smelly. When I have the heater on the smell from the vents is at its worst. How is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-31-2005, 11:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 873
Posted By zaffo
punp looks OK - on to steering box

I pulled the pump out and took it apart and cleaned it out. The pump section itself (shaft and vanes in the impeler) looked fine. No evidence of binding or sticking. The valve and spring under the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-27-2005, 01:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 873
Posted By zaffo
no more power steerting assist

I now have zero assist at low speed. The steering gets light once i get going, but i think that is more a function of lower effort when the car is in motion. The pump never sounds like it loads up...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-27-2005, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 873
Posted By zaffo
p/s kaput - pump or valve in box @315k miles

I've seen reseal kits for a p/s pump - but not a rebuild kit. How do the light alloy vickers pumps fail? Can they be tested? I hate to buy a pump and install it only to find my problem is in the...
Forum: Tech Help 01-27-2005, 12:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 704
Posted By zaffo
p/s kaput in 240D @ 315k miles

Well at 315k miles I suppose she does not owe me anything. Just up and died instantly in the parking lot at work. When I bought the car a few months ago the fluid was really dark and the filter had...
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