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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2012, 10:26 PM
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Views: 542
Posted By tomscat1
OT: Mother's Day Tips for Car Guys!

I know it is a little late in the day to take advantage of this now, and for that you have my apology but..... Mother's Day happens EVERY year! Archive this until next year to cash in!


;)

...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-28-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,853
Posted By tomscat1
Kwick-lifts

I have a small garage with a low ceiling, so this looks interesting to me.

The first attached pic is the current setup I am using to swap out a transmission: home built wood blocks under the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-11-2012, 09:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,499
Posted By tomscat1
Fear has nothing to do with it. Shall we...

Fear has nothing to do with it.

Shall we next hear from someone who wishes to have only white male Mercedes owners in their group? Or perhaps wishes to exclude those of Middle Eastern ancestry?...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-11-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,499
Posted By tomscat1
So, as a recoverng Catholic, I guess I am not...

So, as a recoverng Catholic, I guess I am not welcome there. Nor is my Jewish friend, who happens to be an excellent diesel man. I bought my W115 CD manual from a Turkish Muslim. It was a great...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-11-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,853
Posted By tomscat1
In Memoriam: Christian Klorcyzk, March 11, 2011

Have fun, but stay safe out there, boys and girls. It is hard to believe that it has been a year already.

http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2012/03/in-memoriam-christian-klorczyk-march-11.html...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-06-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,430
Posted By tomscat1
Kudos to you, very inspirational story, as I look...

Kudos to you, very inspirational story, as I look over my very tired, W115 300D..... Burning oil at about the same rate yours was. That sounds doable, although the project list is starting to get......
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-02-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,116
Posted By tomscat1
I am just catching up with this, but ... what a...

I am just catching up with this, but ... what a great story! Kudos to Jon, and congrats to biopete for making it home. The hassle is unfortunate, but... there but for the Grace of God, etc., etc.......
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-30-2011, 09:41 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,853
Posted By tomscat1
Mark, Thanks very much for that post. I...

Mark,

Thanks very much for that post. I found it to be most helpful and an excellent safety guideline for all of us who work under our cars. Everyone should read it.

I hope you don't mind...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-28-2011, 11:29 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,853
Posted By tomscat1
Safety First: Homemade Stands

Safety First: Homemade Stands

Although I wrote this for my BMW, safety is never off topic.

We haven't discussed this issue in a while, but this message never gets old. Be safe out there,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-12-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,076
Posted By tomscat1
The good news is: your hands won't rust! So...

The good news is: your hands won't rust!

So you have THAT going for you!

;)

Best wishes for removal soon!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-02-2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 959
Posted By tomscat1
I am a little late to the party here, and I know...

I am a little late to the party here, and I know this has been discussed other times in this forum..... I have done this engine removal/installation 5 times now on my w115 300D (a tight fit, but...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-27-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,007
Posted By tomscat1
Find some cheap thin bicycle wrenches and make...

Find some cheap thin bicycle wrenches and make your own:

Restoring "Marlene Diederich": My Mercedes Diesel Rebuild: Making A Pair of Homemade Valve Wrenches...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2011, 01:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,030
Posted By tomscat1
That's what I'm talkin' 'bout! This forum is...

That's what I'm talkin' 'bout!

This forum is a veritable fountain of great ideas.... Really just gushing with all sorts of helpful hints, like this one, ...... when we put our minds to it!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2011, 12:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,030
Posted By tomscat1
Welcome to the fraternity! BTDT. What you have...

Welcome to the fraternity! BTDT. What you have discovered, among other things, is that this 'banjo' bolt is really misnamed: it is actually related to its cousin, the 'Jesus' clip, apparently. As...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-12-2011, 10:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,605
Posted By tomscat1
Oops. Humble apologies, I didn't know.

Oops. Humble apologies, I didn't know.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-12-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,605
Posted By tomscat1
I initially misread the title of your post........

I initially misread the title of your post..... And I was thinking.... How does he expect to get that York compressor off without using any ....... expletives?

I know I couldn't do it.

;)
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-11-2011, 11:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,483
Posted By tomscat1
Nice car, more pics of everything please!! :) ...

Nice car, more pics of everything please!! :)

Any ChowdahQ pics available yet?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-11-2011, 10:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,483
Posted By tomscat1
I see a nice white W115 there. Who owns that car?...

I see a nice white W115 there. Who owns that car? I have an identical 1975 300D, white over red MBtex also.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-11-2011, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 597
Posted By tomscat1
See other thread. This is what I am talking...

See other thread. This is what I am talking about.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-11-2011, 09:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,686
Posted By tomscat1
1. I have removed that huge contraption and...

1. I have removed that huge contraption and replaced it. It is not that bad of a job. It is easily replaced the same way it came out. I have done it several times now, and I have a spare unit. Just...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-11-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 597
Posted By tomscat1
Mark, I have to say this.... It is hard to...

Mark,

I have to say this.... It is hard to keep up with your multiple posts. I just found this thread, which I answered a little while ago on your OTHER thread. Sheesh. One thing at a time.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-11-2011, 08:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,686
Posted By tomscat1
I would not conclude that the bearings are seized...

I would not conclude that the bearings are seized just yet.

Find that plug in the console. I pulled it apart and tested all possible circuit connections. There are a lot of possible...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-11-2011, 07:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,686
Posted By tomscat1
Before you even think about removing it.... have...

Before you even think about removing it.... have you put juice to it to make sure it doesn't respond?
There is a connector in the dash---- black plastic with about 8 plugs on it. Open it up and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2011, 08:13 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,512
Posted By tomscat1
I wasn't clear on your response... I am trying to...

I wasn't clear on your response... I am trying to identify the white unit in line J. Please compare the white item to the yellow one in the pic above. Are they similar?

That white piece appears...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-05-2011, 09:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,512
Posted By tomscat1
Does it look like the white unit in line J in...

Does it look like the white unit in line J in mark's pic? I do not have that on my car.... not sure why he does... since it looks like one line is not connected to it.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-05-2011, 09:27 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,512
Posted By tomscat1
Mark, Does that white unit in line J look like...

Mark,
Does that white unit in line J look like this yellow one? It is in the attachment.


Master Diesel Vacuum Connector Kit

Price: $79.50 S&H: $Free
You save $$$ on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-05-2011, 09:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,512
Posted By tomscat1
this might work, from Harbor Freight.... $24.99. ...

this might work, from Harbor Freight.... $24.99.
http://www.harborfreight.com/brake-bleeder-and-vacuum-pump-kit-92474.html
Similar to a Mighty Vac, sort of.

Mighty Vacs are more pricey....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-05-2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,512
Posted By tomscat1
Dashpot. Sounds like an British/English term. ...

Dashpot. Sounds like an British/English term.

"Britain (+tomscat1@Britain) and the US. Two countries separated by a common language. " G.B.Shaw.


Well, I cant help you there then, since...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-05-2011, 08:52 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,512
Posted By tomscat1
Not sure what you refer to. Is there a pic...

Not sure what you refer to. Is there a pic somewhere? The W123 has lots of things that the W115 doesn't have.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-05-2011, 08:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,512
Posted By tomscat1
Kerry, Are you referring to the white unit in...

Kerry,
Are you referring to the white unit in the J line?

My car doesnt even have one. Same year, same model.

??
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