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Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-19-2008, 01:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,187
Posted By gtmotor
I don't think bragging about insurance fraud on a...

I don't think bragging about insurance fraud on a public forum is a good idea.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-19-2008, 01:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,045
Posted By gtmotor
That has been my experience as well. My recently...

That has been my experience as well. My recently acquired 240D sat in the garage for almost 5 years before I started it up. The tires were dry rotted and the battery was flat but after charging it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-18-2008, 08:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,206
Posted By gtmotor
I like the Shell Rotella 15W-40. It seems to...

I like the Shell Rotella 15W-40. It seems to make the engine quieter and it doesn't burn off nearly as quick :P

As for Walmart... I shop there. I'm not ashamed of it. I *always* make use of my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-18-2008, 06:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,187
Posted By gtmotor
Yeah the Mercedes was considerably more to insure...

Yeah the Mercedes was considerably more to insure then I had expected...

It was ~$55/month for full coverage and a $250 deductible. I have liability only on it right now (not worth the extra $...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-15-2008, 12:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,720
Posted By gtmotor
There is not one speck of rust on it... it even...

There is not one speck of rust on it... it even has the original exhaust system without any signs of deterioration on it.

Tucson has the perfect "machine persevering" climate. That's why this...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-14-2008, 11:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,720
Posted By gtmotor
:laugh3: If I didn't like it so much I'd...

:laugh3:

If I didn't like it so much I'd turn it over to them and have them market it for me :o

I just fixed 2 vacuum leaks and tightened up the steering box. I'm going to replace the right...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-14-2008, 10:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,720
Posted By gtmotor
http://gtmotorworks.com/82_240D/82_240d%20001%20(M...

http://gtmotorworks.com/82_240D/82_240d%20001%20(Medium).jpg

http://gtmotorworks.com/82_240D/82_240d%20002%20(Medium).jpg

http://gtmotorworks.com/82_240D/82_240d%20003%20(Medium).jpg

:cool:...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-14-2008, 12:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,045
Posted By gtmotor
My new 240D has ~400,000 miles on it (odometer...

My new 240D has ~400,000 miles on it (odometer broke, previous owner estimates that). It has the original clutch and it grabs just fine. The transmission is actually smoother then a lot of sports...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-14-2008, 12:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,492
Posted By gtmotor
Normal petro-diesel was $4.03/gallon in between...

Normal petro-diesel was $4.03/gallon in between Tucson/Phoenix last weekend. I filled up the main tank on my Furd and was surprised as how cheap it was.

I'll find out how much B100 is in Tucson...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-14-2008, 12:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,720
Posted By gtmotor
woo hoo!! New 240D!!

I found the perfect 240D for enthusiasts here locally in Tucson. I'm so excited over it my girlfriend thinks I'm crazy.

It's a 1982 model, manual transmission, power sunroof, crank windows. The...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 04-20-2007, 06:58 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 29,917
Posted By gtmotor
Bunch of hippies! Calling him an engineer (even...

Bunch of hippies! Calling him an engineer (even an amateur one) makes me cringe.

I sent them an e-mail asking a few technical questions about their kit... guess what, no response.

Maybe...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2007, 09:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,878
Posted By gtmotor
I may as well bite. I build my own engines. No,...

I may as well bite. I build my own engines. No, I've never run an old Mercedes diesel on the track :freak: I don't have any first hand experience of what a tiny bit of dust will do to this engine...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,878
Posted By gtmotor
You guys are too much! This forum is great (not...

You guys are too much! This forum is great (not being saracastic).

Wait till you see my next mod... :cool: This thread is spurring me to do it :grim:

P.S. I have personally logged over...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2007, 10:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,878
Posted By gtmotor
haha you guys are sure different then other car...

haha you guys are sure different then other car guys I know.

Glad you seem to know it all :D Guess I should quit my day job then ;)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2007, 10:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,878
Posted By gtmotor
Tinkering around in a 28 yr old engine bay = broken items

So I was messing around in the engine bay trying to figure out why my SD feels so weird when I found this:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/Quinlan/benz001Medium.jpg

:eek: Broken...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2007, 09:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,863
Posted By gtmotor
:eek: Excellent! Thanks for the good news...

:eek:

Excellent! Thanks for the good news guys. I took it home at 70 mph again today because I'm a wuss :o

Ara: My Elise is starlight black. Yes she's quick... an Elise won at the SCCA...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2007, 07:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,863
Posted By gtmotor
It's like a driving a go kart compared to...

It's like a driving a go kart compared to piloting an ocean liner.

I love them both the same though. The 300SD is WAY more comfortable on the freeway (at lower speeds :(). It's nice not having...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2007, 03:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,863
Posted By gtmotor
Thanks again :guitarist I did a search...

Thanks again :guitarist

I did a search right after posting and found a lot of info but it's all on the W123 cars... do you know if the W116 has the same differential? I also need to jack it up...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2007, 02:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,863
Posted By gtmotor
Thanks :D Is it safe to run these things at...

Thanks :D

Is it safe to run these things at 80 mph? It didn't feel/sound like it was struggling... the RPM just looked way too high to be safe for a 28 year old diesel.

I put it in L gear and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2007, 12:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,863
Posted By gtmotor
W116 300SD 3-speed transmission?

Hey guys,

My car doesn't appear to shift into 4th gear. I have to limit my speed to around 60 mph (speed limit is 75 mph here) because I don't want to risk over revving it.

It was around...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-14-2007, 03:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 738
Posted By gtmotor
Bumperless 116?

Does anyone have a picture of a W116 car with the bumpers removed?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-14-2007, 02:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 867
Posted By gtmotor
She Runs!

Well I'm an idiot. There was nothing wrong with the IP... when I put the new bolt in I didn't realize I knocked one of the vacuum lines loose. I plugged it back in nice and secure and she fired...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-14-2007, 01:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 867
Posted By gtmotor
Ok, I need to get it started first... it won't...

Ok, I need to get it started first... it won't catch and run with the bolt in any position. I was afraid I turned it in too far and damaged something internally.

I'm going to try putting the old...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-14-2007, 01:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 867
Posted By gtmotor
Are you sure? It doesn't even start/run with the...

Are you sure? It doesn't even start/run with the bolt completely out...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-13-2007, 11:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 867
Posted By gtmotor
Unhappy HELP! Installed new rack damper bolt, now car won't start

I replaced the silver bolt with a new gold one. The spring pressure was substantially firmer in the gold bolt. I installed the new one about 1/2 of the way in and started the car... it shook like...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-11-2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,574
Posted By gtmotor
I'm using a Stebel Nautilus in my Lotus. 139...

I'm using a Stebel Nautilus in my Lotus.

139 dB :kid: Sounds like a Ferrari horn (I think Stebel makes the OEM Ferrari/Lambo horns)

www.stebel.it
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-11-2007, 04:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,732
Posted By gtmotor
W116 dash pad removal? How hard?

I read the DIY of removing the W123 dash and it was :eek:

I need to replace the dash pad since mine is all cracked. My center vents also don't work so I'd like to fix those or just wire it open...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-09-2007, 12:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,518
Posted By gtmotor
Which car are you autocrossing? Like Luke...

Which car are you autocrossing?

Like Luke said... contact patch isn't the end all to going fast. I've never even seen a Mercedes out on the autocross course... but the setup would probably be...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 04-08-2007, 02:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 618
Posted By gtmotor
What color is the dash? If it's black I want...

What color is the dash?

If it's black I want it...

Asking price?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-07-2007, 03:12 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,892
Posted By gtmotor
How about this one... I just bought a 79 300SD...

How about this one... I just bought a 79 300SD from a guy who put over $4000.00 into it in the past year. When I get back to my house (I'm out of town right now) I'll tally up all the receipts he...
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