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Forum: Tech Help 07-26-2011, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,322
Posted By samdon
No W220's here without either Airmatic or active...

No W220's here without either Airmatic or active hydraulic suspension that I'm aware of. There are some really scary looking aftermarket kits available, though. I'd really like to sample a 220 with...
Forum: Tech Help 07-26-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,322
Posted By samdon
I have put 138,000 miles on my early(Oct 1999)...

I have put 138,000 miles on my early(Oct 1999) W220 S430. It has been mine since day one and I still love it. There were a few teething issues in the beginning....Airmatic pump burned up twice due to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-09-2009, 09:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,134
Posted By samdon
Stimpy, You've got a point there. However, I...

Stimpy, You've got a point there. However, I often need a little pickup to ferry general crap from point A to point B and I've dreamed of such a combo so many times I can no longer count. What I'd...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 12-09-2009, 09:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,752
Posted By samdon
diametricalbenz, The '76 300D is yellow with a...

diametricalbenz, The '76 300D is yellow with a burgundy interior.

Tymbrymi, The '82 300D has no hood, bumper, or front fenders. The bumper mounts are tweaked to the left from a brush with an AT&T...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-01-2009, 02:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 714
Posted By samdon
Brian, You are certainly right that Bob is...

Brian, You are certainly right that Bob is probably the go-to person for this and I will contact him ASAP.

Just looking for some experience with the possible glow system issue. The two signs sure...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 12-01-2009, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,752
Posted By samdon
Need to get rid of some cars.

It pains me to even think about this but I have to clean out the shop and backyard to save my marriage. Well, it's not that bad but I value serenity in my home life.

Here's what I have:

1991...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-01-2009, 11:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 714
Posted By samdon
Have Techguy Tach Amp. Strange behavior.

I got the digital tach amp from techguy quite a few months ago. It has worked perfectly but I have what I think is a glow plug issue that is somehow causing this nifty amp to try to tell me...
Forum: Tech Help 11-13-2009, 09:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,769
Posted By samdon
Good work, locry. I can't imagine tearing into a...

Good work, locry. I can't imagine tearing into a S-Class the way you are. You'll be an expert before it's over.

About the severing of digits. I didn't lose one, thankfully. Once I got the two...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-29-2009, 03:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,689
Posted By samdon
I had a similar issue after I replaced a tranny...

I had a similar issue after I replaced a tranny plus the parts you are dealing with. This is what was recommended and it worked like a charm.

Get under the beast; loosen the big collar nut. Make...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-23-2009, 05:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 934
Posted By samdon
Al, If you are not a Leprechaun; I'd say you're...

Al, If you are not a Leprechaun; I'd say you're anything but "green." I read the board every day but post only rarely due to my own true "green" condition. I look for "Weekend Wrenching" every Monday...
Forum: Tech Help 10-08-2009, 10:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,769
Posted By samdon
Possible but not easy nor very pretty.

Under the carpet at the hump for the front bolts there is a black, plastic sleeve containg four pairs of wires. They lead from the switch to a plug on the bottom of your seat. If you cannot get to...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-29-2009, 01:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,776
Posted By samdon
Bryan, Linkage may well be your issue but...

Bryan,

Linkage may well be your issue but these old autoboxes have an externally adjustable reverse band. Check the linkage travel and be sure it OK first. If the bushings are good and things move...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-28-2009, 03:30 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 14,269
Posted By samdon
With a 1 1/2 year old by my side I still got quite a bit done.

On the W123:
1) Welded in new pass. floor pans. A little fiberglass to finish up the waterproofing.
2) Two oil and filter changes.
3) Removed and cleaned the fuel level sender.
4) Glass Beaded...
Forum: Tech Help 08-26-2009, 11:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,120
Posted By samdon
Found the link I was looking for.

http://www.bilsteinus.com/airmaticshockinstall/index.html#

I'd seen this before and finally found it again. When I used these videos for the front shocks I do not recall there being anything for...
Forum: Tech Help 08-26-2009, 09:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,120
Posted By samdon
Replacing Rear Airmatic Shocks Saturday. Any Advice?

I have done the fronts already and that procedure is a breeze. I'm hoping the rears are as easy but I have a feeling that's not the case. I have searched but all writeups address the front shocks...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-03-2009, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,264
Posted By samdon
My 280 came with its original blue Cali plates.

There must have been a quarter inch of yearly registration stickers piled up on the front and back plates. Since it was a verified one owner car, sold to me by a classic car dealer; I never really...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-31-2009, 09:42 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 34,476
Posted By samdon
About the steering coupler....

I have replaced the coupler on my '76 300D and cannot not see any way of completing the process without dropping the steering box. Working from the left wheel well; it's not that bad of a...
Forum: Tech Help 07-15-2009, 04:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,614
Posted By samdon
1991 190E 2.6

264k

Original engine, no top end work.

Uses about 2/3qt between 3k mile oil changes.

I credit constant usage, no sitting, and religious oil changes.
Forum: Tech Help 07-13-2009, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 981
Posted By samdon
MBD, I too am waiting anxiously for an...

MBD,

I too am waiting anxiously for an answer to your question. Quite a while back, Mr. Hunter or M.B Doc, I believe it was, offered a bit of info on the possibility of performing a chemical clean...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-02-2009, 08:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,298
Posted By samdon
I would certainly replace the oil cooler hoses...

I would certainly replace the oil cooler hoses while it was naked. That's a bit of an unpleasant job to tackle while it's in the chassis and this place is littered with reports of failures. I have...
Forum: Tech Help 06-23-2009, 01:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,744
Posted By samdon
Mine came from the factory with Pilkington.

My W220 S-Class is marked on each window with "Pilkington." I figure if they make the" Double-Duper, Super, protect you from the flash of nuclear fusion" windows on the S for MB they are well suited...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-23-2009, 09:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 995
Posted By samdon
It depends on so many things.

W114's don't really have too much collector value but, that being said, a lot of folks have a soft spot for them. Me, for example. I remember them from my childhood and they always seem to catch my...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 06-11-2009, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 941
Posted By samdon
I can't say that I drive it every day, but...

I bought a '76 280 a few months ago and it sees the road quite a bit. The 4A1 carb is a bit tempermental on hot starts but if you follow the instructions in the owners manual, it works every time. I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-29-2009, 09:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,369
Posted By samdon
Take a look at the speedo cable attachment to the...

Take a look at the speedo cable attachment to the tranny if the lube doesn't solve your problem. I had the jumpy needle on an old w201 and it turned out that the cable was not properly seated in the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-22-2009, 10:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,196
Posted By samdon
79Mercy, the VIN is 11406012124268. I have...

79Mercy, the VIN is 11406012124268. I have tried to run it through the Russian MB Club system, adding WDB to the beginning, with no results found. Please let me know if you are able to get a build...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-22-2009, 08:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,196
Posted By samdon
Here is a very poor shot of the lumbar support straps.

I am no photographer but you can at least get an idea of what they look like.

Played around with them for a while and it seems that the adjustment mechanism may never have moved before... or not...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-21-2009, 08:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,196
Posted By samdon
Lumbar support adjustment, it is!

Doesn't make a huge amount of difference but I'm not willing to really yank on it. I'll get some pictures up soon for folks who have never seen this option.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-20-2009, 11:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,196
Posted By samdon
Strange Blue Straps on W114 Seats

I just bought a fantastic '76 280. There are vertical blue straps on the back of the front seatbacks. They are adjustable in length and are not noted in the owner's manual. They look dead stock,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-10-2009, 01:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,247
Posted By samdon
That seems like customary govt. robbery.

Georgia valued my 82 300Dt at $300. I think they almost had to pay ME to register it. Even got an antique/hobby tag for near nothing. Sometimes it pays to live in the middle of nowhere.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-03-2009, 05:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,253
Posted By samdon
Sorry you missed us.

Smoke,

I live just North of you in a tiny little mountain town. There are tons of MB diesels in this ghost town of about 1900 people. Everything from my W115 up to the latest offerings from MB. If...
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