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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 01-20-2021, 06:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,892
Posted By JimFreeh
I've owned 3 euro spec M110 engines, 81 280E, 79...

I've owned 3 euro spec M110 engines, 81 280E, 79 280TE, and an 85 280SL. All had automatics, though.

In all cases, we loved that unrestricted M110 with 185 hp. Very nice car to run, really sang...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-06-2020, 08:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 559
Posted By JimFreeh
Sold. That was quick! Jim

Sold.

That was quick!

Jim
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-05-2020, 10:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 559
Posted By JimFreeh
15 x 7 Ronal Pentas set of 4 with tires and correct lug bolts

Due to health reasons, I'm reducing my fleet and have agreed to sell my 85 300TD with the manual trans back to the previous owner.

During my ownership, I installed a set of Pentas that I had...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 12-05-2020, 10:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,117
Posted By JimFreeh
300SE VS 300SEL

An old friend, Joe Alexander in Columbus Ohio had a 300SE for years.

We're talking about the successor to the finback.

The short wheelbase car differed from the 250/280 models by having the 3...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-23-2020, 08:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 495
Posted By JimFreeh
Completely different. The SD lacks the...

Completely different.

The SD lacks the height for the 7 inch round headlight. Plus, the W123 has a vertical face, whilst the W126 is laid back.

If you'd like different look, consider installing...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-23-2020, 08:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,239
Posted By JimFreeh
Johnbob, I've been following this thread...

Johnbob,

I've been following this thread with interest because I've been in this position many times.....

In addition to Mercedes, I've owned several original cars that were competitive in...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 09-12-2020, 02:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,018
Posted By JimFreeh
That's a pretty color combination, very rich! ...

That's a pretty color combination, very rich!

I've owned a 94 cab for ten years and it's still one of my all time favorite MBs.
I fall in love with it every time I drive it!

Datum points:
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 08-20-2020, 12:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By JimFreeh
Look for a passenger seat, less wear and tear. ...

Look for a passenger seat, less wear and tear.
Interchanges with the drivers side, just have to mount the armrest.

Frame is the same, pax side frame accepts the armrest.

Jim
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2020, 12:19 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,512
Posted By JimFreeh
Just as a data point, our 85 300TD has DB904 non...

Just as a data point, our 85 300TD has DB904 non metallic midnight blue original paint and it's definitely a two stage paint, as the clear is lifting off the base coat on the flat surfaces.

Jim
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-19-2020, 11:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,315
Posted By JimFreeh
I've always thought the carpet covers looked...

I've always thought the carpet covers looked cheesy.

For our 85 300TD, I installed the hard plastic form fitted cover.

Much more of an original look, vs the floor carpet topper.

Included was...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 06-30-2020, 05:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,910
Posted By JimFreeh
Consider also that MB started using larger...

Consider also that MB started using larger lug.bolts in the late nineties.

Saw this first on my 98 W140 S500, and also on my 05 W211 E320, as well as my current W212 E250.

Not only is the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 06-30-2020, 04:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,708
Posted By JimFreeh
Go to Tire Rack for many reviews and tests. ...

Go to Tire Rack for many reviews and tests.

I've been buying from them for years, and have yet to be steered wrong.

It also helps to have your own Hunter tire machine and dual plane balancer.
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-03-2020, 01:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,854
Posted By JimFreeh
Back in 93, I gave Linda an 87 300TD. She happily...

Back in 93, I gave Linda an 87 300TD. She happily drove it for 14 years, until I replaced it with a 95 E320 wagon. She loved the fact that it was both a diesel and a wagon, so much so, that she...
Forum: Tech Help 03-24-2020, 09:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,302
Posted By JimFreeh
L.ikely will need the 3.0 auto trans. The 3.0...

L.ikely will need the 3.0 auto trans. The 3.0 used a stronger tranny than the 2.6, so I would suspect the 220 trans would be inadequate for the torque of the 3.0.

Jim
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 03-21-2020, 03:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,953
Posted By JimFreeh
Early CLK wheels with 205/55 16 tires work well on W124s

I've been very pleased with the lightweight CLK wheels on several of my W124s
Currently running 205/55 16 BFG G force Comp 2 summer rubber, with no interference issues.
Uses the same lugbolt as the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 03-01-2020, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,854
Posted By JimFreeh
I've known Dan for some years and bought his...

I've known Dan for some years and bought his other auto to manual diesel conversion (85 300TD) a couple of years ago.

Dan's work was well researched and employed factory parts, not to mention a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-28-2020, 10:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 656
Posted By JimFreeh
Kind of vague on what wheels, factory or...

Kind of vague on what wheels, factory or aftermarket?

On coupes, the wood trim is burl, not the common zebrano found on sedans and wagons.
So you would need a part from a coupe, specifically.
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-29-2019, 10:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 957
Posted By JimFreeh
For the W124 both the bearing and the rotor are...

For the W124 both the bearing and the rotor are larger than the sedans

I suspect, but can't say for certain that they are interchangeable over most years
Not clear if things 4matic or ASD would...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-02-2019, 10:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 990
Posted By JimFreeh
Although it's been awhile......

....back in my W114/W115 daze, my recollection is that MB made the body shell with stampings and fixtures for all permutations. That is, floor or column shift, manual or automatic, the basic shell is...
Forum: Tech Help 12-02-2019, 09:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 760
Posted By JimFreeh
Trucks are hot right now

Yes they are.......

My 89 black Dodge-Cummins 4wd 5 speed gets a lot of attention whenever I take it out.
It would appear that it's now worth more than when I bought it over 22 years ago.
...
Forum: Tech Help 12-02-2019, 09:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,283
Posted By JimFreeh
Offhand, I'd say that the cost to return this car...

Offhand, I'd say that the cost to return this car to the road greatly exceeds it's value.

The tunnel is the central part of the floorpan. First thought is that this may be cosmetic, there might...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2019, 01:19 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,324
Posted By JimFreeh
It was an indulgence. Although the CDI was still...

It was an indulgence. Although the CDI was still a nice car, I was shedding 9 years and 200k miles off our primary car, plus getting a factory warranty. My declining health has made me more risk...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-24-2019, 02:23 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,324
Posted By JimFreeh
Yes. We replaced our 05 E320 CDI a few years...

Yes.

We replaced our 05 E320 CDI a few years ago with a 14 E250 bluetec.

Not fond of the fact it has run flats and urea injection, otherwise we like it even more than the 05 CDI.

The DEF...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-05-2019, 01:26 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,324
Posted By JimFreeh
Funny! That console was why I specifically...

Funny!

That console was why I specifically looked for the later style!
Every early one with the butterfly style was damaged either cosmetically or mechanically.

The wood top never bothered me...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-03-2019, 10:58 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,324
Posted By JimFreeh
I've noticed some comments concerning the trend...

I've noticed some comments concerning the trend from simplicity to complex as the newer cars are introduced. It's true, due to gov rules the cars are more sophisticated than before.
However, tools...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-03-2019, 01:57 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,324
Posted By JimFreeh
Growing up with pontoon and finback diesels in...

Growing up with pontoon and finback diesels in the family, my impressions of Mercedes quality and diesel frugalness were embedded early in life.

The W115 slash 8 cars were the "one" for me. Ended...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 11-01-2019, 10:45 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,778
Posted By JimFreeh
Tony, A couple of thoughts: In 1990, I ...

Tony,

A couple of thoughts:

In 1990, I built my shop. The foot print is 24 ft deep by 44 ft wide. I placed 4 9 ft single doors on the 44 ft side of the building. At one point, I was able to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 09-16-2019, 07:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,837
Posted By JimFreeh
Years ago, my brother upgraded the wheels on his...

Years ago, my brother upgraded the wheels on his 6.9

I was the recipient of the stock bundt alloys and tires.

Specs were: wheels 6.5 inch wide 14 inch dia, tires were 215/70.

They cleared...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 09-14-2019, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,295
Posted By JimFreeh
Those are early CLK 320 wheels. Perfect...

Those are early CLK 320 wheels.

Perfect offset for W124 chassis, i've put these on a number of W124 chassis cars I've owned, it's known to be one of the lightest wheels made by MB.

For a W124,...
Forum: Tech Help 09-08-2019, 12:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 735
Posted By JimFreeh
I disconnected both ends, the crqp was at the...

I disconnected both ends, the crqp was at the manifold end.

Soaked it for a couple of days, then chucked a speedo cable in the drill and cleaned out the tube. Still good nine years later.....
...
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