tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22398837359187091462024-02-18T23:19:11.202-06:00The Bonnie SituationThe adventures, or misadventures, of a father and son creating a running car out of a 1983 Mercedes 300SD. Email us at southernpapa@gmail.comPapahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661071063285850683noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239883735918709146.post-56488152855469819922007-09-07T16:37:00.000-06:002007-09-07T16:41:27.212-06:00Bonnie Runs<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='280' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwZOACTXTroG3xRTEuAcFrH_LOdB30vqRcVjQTS-rScyTrmuhvGM-vYQ8SWs8obRpVOPw55-RR7vL1TeznbeQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>And Bonnie speaks - this is after the diesel purge, but before the valve adjustment. </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">This site is not authorized by anyone associated with Mercedes Benz or anyone, for that matter. Standard disclaimer rules apply.</div>Papahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661071063285850683noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239883735918709146.post-91521046174536883212007-09-07T10:21:00.000-06:002007-09-07T10:53:39.969-06:00My Valve Adjustment wrench<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEims7EEaw_NeOAWHgFWNGRnM5Mi1PiOS9ats2dfapi1ge0npB_TvyGQ-9PdokhJ72idTY7syhkeyfcNs9v8LaI3DhA7gNA_PgmeNayDF9dkaUgglUZf7Ydlj5dJknr7Hh1jQnIIpjgibdU/s1600-h/DSC07493.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5107498859987102194" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEims7EEaw_NeOAWHgFWNGRnM5Mi1PiOS9ats2dfapi1ge0npB_TvyGQ-9PdokhJ72idTY7syhkeyfcNs9v8LaI3DhA7gNA_PgmeNayDF9dkaUgglUZf7Ydlj5dJknr7Hh1jQnIIpjgibdU/s200/DSC07493.JPG" border="0" /></a>My attempts at making one of the valve adjustment wrenches. I happen to own a chiminea, where I heated a Craftsman tool. The Craftsman is a long one. After heating, I put into a vise and bent by tapping with a ball peen hammer.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtMOMKOYpFB-7xFaOKFpTnYq30db8g7PxanwX2FAKdMNTIQGo6tIvu4ZVTPXIH0Y24chBobXLGWDkkr53OzsDMZ3kKdHF43chMolgDK2QSN1vPjDjka2tJvTGiggsXEx3XwqKyosP0KIc/s1600-h/DSC07506.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5107498868577036802" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtMOMKOYpFB-7xFaOKFpTnYq30db8g7PxanwX2FAKdMNTIQGo6tIvu4ZVTPXIH0Y24chBobXLGWDkkr53OzsDMZ3kKdHF43chMolgDK2QSN1vPjDjka2tJvTGiggsXEx3XwqKyosP0KIc/s200/DSC07506.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Here's how he turned out - we'll test tomorrow.<div class="blogger-post-footer">This site is not authorized by anyone associated with Mercedes Benz or anyone, for that matter. 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He doesn't run a store front, just what part do you need, etc. Can't say enough about him.</div><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0Ygz8tOQjzkctcnVq6xHcC5qKL8WKiXGil3yGb9nusT_gBDfzXgygqlTYmnnvBQbE1KBC7-03WsqYarT-d0EcfYPDbfL0WdqG1R-tTZcJgWIg19J8nEtNyARLRivNLcQ5CInfG7AUYs/s1600-h/star.gif"></a><br /><div>Houstoneuropean.com <a href="http://www.mbca.org/longbeach/index/sectinfo.htm"></a><a href="http://www.mbca.org/longbeach/index/sectinfo.htm"></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">This site is not authorized by anyone associated with Mercedes Benz or anyone, for that matter. Standard disclaimer rules apply.</div>Papahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661071063285850683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239883735918709146.post-91530452857605777752007-08-14T10:26:00.001-06:002007-08-14T10:33:09.317-06:00The light at the end of the tunnelOK - more progress. Last night, we got her out of the garage. The transmission bushing clips are installed. Charles had to take her around the block a couple of times, to get the radiator/cooling system flush to circulate. He got to drive her. He said it felt good. The speedometer works. We finally got her started by shorting across C105. Had to use a lot of starting fluid. It took quite some time, but I bled the fuel injection system. Finally got the priming pump to move, and the ends of the injectors cracked open. Tha 17mm wrench fits tight. Found out that we can pull her off just like a John Deere tractor. We drained the radiator, and got a lot more crap out. The water was red initially, so it may need some more flush. For this one, I think we'll use the Mercedes citrus flush. We got hte instrument cluster lights yesterday, along with the new flasher relay.<br /><br />This morning, she left for the body shop. Hopefully, we can get the door closed soon.<div class="blogger-post-footer">This site is not authorized by anyone associated with Mercedes Benz or anyone, for that matter. Standard disclaimer rules apply.</div>Papahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661071063285850683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239883735918709146.post-56872490788688659132007-08-07T23:14:00.001-06:002007-08-08T08:16:57.486-06:00More Progress!!!OK, more sweet progress - we're cooking now. First, we did the Lubri-Moly purge of the injectors.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-nPOgfR3MTetcoH1_xqS-aqfZN07dm4MQdFtDuMVaZHkb2unjTvI_BLxDBP5kmPksiHZJcMxWLOmTfiIN39bXitx896SlC20MIXE2lIKfbt9qHK3lXBKPltDylGBqfK7grLE2pSPrJWo/s1600-h/bonnie+0807002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096195353052699426" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-nPOgfR3MTetcoH1_xqS-aqfZN07dm4MQdFtDuMVaZHkb2unjTvI_BLxDBP5kmPksiHZJcMxWLOmTfiIN39bXitx896SlC20MIXE2lIKfbt9qHK3lXBKPltDylGBqfK7grLE2pSPrJWo/s200/bonnie+0807002.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here's the temporary line hooked up to the inline fuel filter.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXD5FJrFYwTFwhzyelK0OexBCBtvJNp5TTYUtMNumwB3DxZe7PZJPxQ-BVgM8g_0fCcHVThHNEr7CLby2J06Y3znG7VFk4nAsxf_6DK8BpzKrfkGL9hgca49KAyAglXQFURnAe3agmfs/s1600-h/bonnie+0807003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096195357347666738" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXD5FJrFYwTFwhzyelK0OexBCBtvJNp5TTYUtMNumwB3DxZe7PZJPxQ-BVgM8g_0fCcHVThHNEr7CLby2J06Y3znG7VFk4nAsxf_6DK8BpzKrfkGL9hgca49KAyAglXQFURnAe3agmfs/s200/bonnie+0807003.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here's the return line from the spin-on fuel filter.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUimkl5xuxNDrQG4xzdYk1gDy99rQl3nYtAZ_zFC2FeQx52NXoK-l0Ft7lhPoIYod4iD9POzpaZ9eR5vPUf3Dr-Kb2vJ5kpKEAPjOkYdzKnvvF4R_2WkbhoM0ol5sXrwn0ld47dE_7PxI/s1600-h/bonnie+0807001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096195344462764818" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUimkl5xuxNDrQG4xzdYk1gDy99rQl3nYtAZ_zFC2FeQx52NXoK-l0Ft7lhPoIYod4iD9POzpaZ9eR5vPUf3Dr-Kb2vJ5kpKEAPjOkYdzKnvvF4R_2WkbhoM0ol5sXrwn0ld47dE_7PxI/s200/bonnie+0807001.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I used a 2 liter Diet Coke bottle as the purge material container. This probably was not one of the uses considered by Del Meyer, the inventor of polyethylene terepthalate. But, it worked. For the 300SD, I used 4 feet of 1/4" hose. I cut it in half. If I did it over again, I'd used 2 1/2 feet for the feed, and 18 inches for the return.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMoExecP7KgA47aBlKhEeo3aB4G0YyUWqwR2vXmyju9l8aRKeSG1QhICZ7TGBMFa3hehvhOiFcnIVCqrYTiMh8oXtsGrLN8JViO0BDguRzNBnLgbJ696ZRNyKZUA8JOpOtnNnRWsy14PU/s1600-h/bonnie+0807004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096195365937601346" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMoExecP7KgA47aBlKhEeo3aB4G0YyUWqwR2vXmyju9l8aRKeSG1QhICZ7TGBMFa3hehvhOiFcnIVCqrYTiMh8oXtsGrLN8JViO0BDguRzNBnLgbJ696ZRNyKZUA8JOpOtnNnRWsy14PU/s200/bonnie+0807004.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here is the fluid, shortly after starting turning a bright red. Shortly after this, the smoke from the exhaust cleared, and the engine purred.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEhGa_DgBHjWMB5O0VccvQxWFTHYCls4GKjfCd2t0at4AJD2UVJ_HtpV0YLQdVeMtgj2vBiaUUL0M2NCHVU7sOHDsAkZl0AFYFaZg78-lU514DUsEklbaPkwKvxZF39pwfvMjWdB-RVu4/s1600-h/bonnie+0807007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096197281493015394" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEhGa_DgBHjWMB5O0VccvQxWFTHYCls4GKjfCd2t0at4AJD2UVJ_HtpV0YLQdVeMtgj2vBiaUUL0M2NCHVU7sOHDsAkZl0AFYFaZg78-lU514DUsEklbaPkwKvxZF39pwfvMjWdB-RVu4/s200/bonnie+0807007.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here we are near the end, showing a brilliant black, and also a side shot of the AC drier, something I need to soon replace.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3tYpx0QxTaoL7H8Hx2vSFFnnu1_IQVwDemZmXgDAp2LPAWB6tFbZ_zqUFhMwxg2XXjNvJvkJr9zTV9WEE2CwZP113HSt2tvSHmFzji2IG1aKjMnuU94HhHkvxRmLlJ4HjklD0SxSk8_Y/s1600-h/bonnie+0807016.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096197302967851922" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3tYpx0QxTaoL7H8Hx2vSFFnnu1_IQVwDemZmXgDAp2LPAWB6tFbZ_zqUFhMwxg2XXjNvJvkJr9zTV9WEE2CwZP113HSt2tvSHmFzji2IG1aKjMnuU94HhHkvxRmLlJ4HjklD0SxSk8_Y/s200/bonnie+0807016.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A few minutes after the purge, I looked at the gauges. The tach was still not functioning, so I cleaned the contacts, then hit them with a little white lithium grease. The tach showed a smooth 750 rpm.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCTGjjA_96Hxot4v5RvjQKLd3EprkTLsKp5NC_g6ksICNSsQWG-NXC3cjrWZfJ853YCZuKAUJnTCFvC3h8pqvunkpbWfwiDhCjmnEqr_yCM-DD9m0-ExoRw2KnwDpUDvLBAscHUNhiVn4/s1600-h/bonnie+0807017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096197311557786530" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCTGjjA_96Hxot4v5RvjQKLd3EprkTLsKp5NC_g6ksICNSsQWG-NXC3cjrWZfJ853YCZuKAUJnTCFvC3h8pqvunkpbWfwiDhCjmnEqr_yCM-DD9m0-ExoRw2KnwDpUDvLBAscHUNhiVn4/s200/bonnie+0807017.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The fuel tank gauge worked nice, the oil pressure gauge indicated 4 bar (which I need to check), and the temperature showed 50 degrees C. THe most important thing, <strong>the gauges were working. </strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ2Qtd7-KJzpvIKipvKqyeiX01pJnTe2llbxoAoA6czIVpG7HKqCOGzXYdAN8z30vfAIUiJiHvlfn8bgE2Oi31n1K6T5UCuIl1ys2i-CgHKRjcFaF76c3Vq1XTAqmLrzAv5hsK870ivOg/s1600-h/bonnie+0807013.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096197290082950002" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ2Qtd7-KJzpvIKipvKqyeiX01pJnTe2llbxoAoA6czIVpG7HKqCOGzXYdAN8z30vfAIUiJiHvlfn8bgE2Oi31n1K6T5UCuIl1ys2i-CgHKRjcFaF76c3Vq1XTAqmLrzAv5hsK870ivOg/s200/bonnie+0807013.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Also on the night's activities was the replacement of the air cleaner mounts. This got done as well.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKJgLQYQQrD4sUrODmUYwcGKGA1snaroADs3RDGlVsNQYymlTEDRcHyQx8b1YIPgs6Y0dk1Ilj-Fy2pdil_BEFeKxbgK7SKU03DSW5tGhRZPWr90Xh1srcTrhcjwbn048yAjvuXGXTcOQ/s1600-h/bonnie+0807014.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096197294377917314" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKJgLQYQQrD4sUrODmUYwcGKGA1snaroADs3RDGlVsNQYymlTEDRcHyQx8b1YIPgs6Y0dk1Ilj-Fy2pdil_BEFeKxbgK7SKU03DSW5tGhRZPWr90Xh1srcTrhcjwbn048yAjvuXGXTcOQ/s200/bonnie+0807014.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />An undershot.<div class="blogger-post-footer">This site is not authorized by anyone associated with Mercedes Benz or anyone, for that matter. Standard disclaimer rules apply.</div>Papahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661071063285850683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239883735918709146.post-36494325660972091252007-08-07T22:53:00.000-06:002007-08-07T23:14:01.242-06:00Another great siteI've found another great site for MB lovers, with some great rebuild info. Especially the <a href="http://mbw126.com/compressor.aspx">compressor rebuild</a>. I recommend him as another friend with a Benz.<div class="blogger-post-footer">This site is not authorized by anyone associated with Mercedes Benz or anyone, for that matter. Standard disclaimer rules apply.</div>Papahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661071063285850683noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239883735918709146.post-46678201197120212662007-08-05T22:01:00.000-06:002007-08-06T08:44:34.704-06:00Small Victories, with setbacksWe got Bonnie started, with a screwdriver across C105. But, some of the parts have not worked out as I would have liked.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2kgxjVihdH_YwuldMW0T7fIAT7s6t5ld6XpD0j1LSjcSiROhMriZ9gss_SJC7ho3EJdgHMf0nviUcanHjCNgix7z2k0FpnvGLME1I3WGgkHcJrRpE9buINZ8X27fbT8GxRG9of5-UT4/s1600-h/bonnie0805022.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095435629172611778" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2kgxjVihdH_YwuldMW0T7fIAT7s6t5ld6XpD0j1LSjcSiROhMriZ9gss_SJC7ho3EJdgHMf0nviUcanHjCNgix7z2k0FpnvGLME1I3WGgkHcJrRpE9buINZ8X27fbT8GxRG9of5-UT4/s200/bonnie0805022.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The front cowling is back in , with the windshield wipers.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8adzM50mBs0CHNSFqYQuVVQsxQxDuoCWOKjeE-Hy8AsYMeVvAPKu_hZ-iGSt5CE2X4QkhjyWvf1OX__Cg2uVocpyudPlb9WK_50K86PwutX_kWS9e2DqTaoS5XtiAgN5Cvy-we93yfB8/s1600-h/bonnie0805005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095435637762546386" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8adzM50mBs0CHNSFqYQuVVQsxQxDuoCWOKjeE-Hy8AsYMeVvAPKu_hZ-iGSt5CE2X4QkhjyWvf1OX__Cg2uVocpyudPlb9WK_50K86PwutX_kWS9e2DqTaoS5XtiAgN5Cvy-we93yfB8/s200/bonnie0805005.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The new back window does not fit. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlttrzgpFfzozZpictO8-NpdZvJXBLPwiu7lDnW3bi9sZ0d9F0fjeYePZK0mH6bTkGdTrq5Fpb7Zk1CcCVEekCJ1RyZSdNUDYROKMbGQJu2DwyiZjEPbwzE90HRqcXYgC013BxjNKOLN4/s1600-h/bonnie0805017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095435642057513698" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlttrzgpFfzozZpictO8-NpdZvJXBLPwiu7lDnW3bi9sZ0d9F0fjeYePZK0mH6bTkGdTrq5Fpb7Zk1CcCVEekCJ1RyZSdNUDYROKMbGQJu2DwyiZjEPbwzE90HRqcXYgC013BxjNKOLN4/s200/bonnie0805017.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Shot of the vacuum accumulator in the left panel.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0nEo_LvcIVZ5pBtIzuKCzlFK7GYOeUOIakOg4HTJ2Y2vcO96LRerPVs4H7OC2afPabRZkIX20YrabpW73IDxaKSr5_e_YtJWILzmeCHum0MQl8fqv-DHmvHvFt_TDiPeZNk0-Pjqy5nQ/s1600-h/bonnie0805019.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095435646352481010" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0nEo_LvcIVZ5pBtIzuKCzlFK7GYOeUOIakOg4HTJ2Y2vcO96LRerPVs4H7OC2afPabRZkIX20YrabpW73IDxaKSr5_e_YtJWILzmeCHum0MQl8fqv-DHmvHvFt_TDiPeZNk0-Pjqy5nQ/s200/bonnie0805019.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Little bit of JB Weld on the left windshield mount.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Y5bK5OTHjtSbkcAjV__0fBYzwzRG9cUl_UtXzYQt8pjypsRL5jmfgsFvPiO-xd-5p3Hh9G5tZOOsLsdkg_ZQYNlkYO_ntVhP90ONZcLnNEbqVZ9Ub2rUQ44cdJek5RVFxqe3JkbAOfk/s1600-h/bonnie0805020.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095435650647448322" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Y5bK5OTHjtSbkcAjV__0fBYzwzRG9cUl_UtXzYQt8pjypsRL5jmfgsFvPiO-xd-5p3Hh9G5tZOOsLsdkg_ZQYNlkYO_ntVhP90ONZcLnNEbqVZ9Ub2rUQ44cdJek5RVFxqe3JkbAOfk/s200/bonnie0805020.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /> Primed area - where the body drain kicks in. Taped up with gaffe tape.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXlgpX7Ot6bdjAflgMy5OlayZmp4MHYHlrgRhNVFmdwya5H_3aWKvXQG4yuLm9vSK4KsFpUroZdh5lP_aj61s0k3rtYE4gEoA-g8C8JhocOEz5IDN66msrECHSnEs6tG9YC4PGB3Hd_fk/s1600-h/bonnie0805004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095434280552880754" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXlgpX7Ot6bdjAflgMy5OlayZmp4MHYHlrgRhNVFmdwya5H_3aWKvXQG4yuLm9vSK4KsFpUroZdh5lP_aj61s0k3rtYE4gEoA-g8C8JhocOEz5IDN66msrECHSnEs6tG9YC4PGB3Hd_fk/s200/bonnie0805004.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />ANother shot of that damn back vent window. THis really pisses me off. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCD_dOvXU_UJ5D6jLEc-HM9AF7JSxLKydaV5-7HN_WwcDuhzW8aOt60lDfEB0cVWGUEI23lyHzI9FKjNe4-1SWP1AfyjNKCiNc0DQJ3VZEzS-lj-lWuQjG6VmQ4LMgM1wAZlTBK94XR4A/s1600-h/bonnie0805006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095434289142815362" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCD_dOvXU_UJ5D6jLEc-HM9AF7JSxLKydaV5-7HN_WwcDuhzW8aOt60lDfEB0cVWGUEI23lyHzI9FKjNe4-1SWP1AfyjNKCiNc0DQJ3VZEzS-lj-lWuQjG6VmQ4LMgM1wAZlTBK94XR4A/s200/bonnie0805006.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The old thermo vacuum switch.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivM1IsAdN4pOfBRuzkLvPJ9tABIMXVchPM0EwuMCRsRj2gh-s95Pmdqa9ALbnWo9DHf0Gh87uFI4qBUiMU82bmrW1RTYvkdeMUDy2BoI-R5LAs0quHi4-uvuYthC7vpUBx5vKnYmUcj2A/s1600-h/bonnie0805009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095434293437782674" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivM1IsAdN4pOfBRuzkLvPJ9tABIMXVchPM0EwuMCRsRj2gh-s95Pmdqa9ALbnWo9DHf0Gh87uFI4qBUiMU82bmrW1RTYvkdeMUDy2BoI-R5LAs0quHi4-uvuYthC7vpUBx5vKnYmUcj2A/s200/bonnie0805009.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Front transmission busing replacement.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmhmq-cDJFHKaujBT7FXC3xd8tO7DF_ySdgPdW3W8fE4X0egNzRi3te18mwf_WA3_ijTzYirth_F7o7M_PV-tF4yA_pEclyKZPS1P0cLXos8k4ddEJrX2X-HwZR9uHatmndCXctM4eKEg/s1600-h/bonnie0805012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095434297732749986" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmhmq-cDJFHKaujBT7FXC3xd8tO7DF_ySdgPdW3W8fE4X0egNzRi3te18mwf_WA3_ijTzYirth_F7o7M_PV-tF4yA_pEclyKZPS1P0cLXos8k4ddEJrX2X-HwZR9uHatmndCXctM4eKEg/s200/bonnie0805012.JPG" border="0" /></a> The rear - it is in.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdPOT5YLNHLNEpb_zHWMf4J5QMmzrWo3VNlhxOvKTSnmJvpCm_sRwOsWzY2zTByFRRzjK2NmbrRHzbe-NBiKUb8StAo6bWaq1dvgoRVENegPilMXMBElw9STa5xQ9Rnsr92zuiRYFyHyE/s1600-h/bonnie0805015.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095434306322684594" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdPOT5YLNHLNEpb_zHWMf4J5QMmzrWo3VNlhxOvKTSnmJvpCm_sRwOsWzY2zTByFRRzjK2NmbrRHzbe-NBiKUb8StAo6bWaq1dvgoRVENegPilMXMBElw9STa5xQ9Rnsr92zuiRYFyHyE/s200/bonnie0805015.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Replaced the ignition switch.<div class="blogger-post-footer">This site is not authorized by anyone associated with Mercedes Benz or anyone, for that matter. Standard disclaimer rules apply.</div>Papahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661071063285850683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239883735918709146.post-48181334214240866932007-07-30T05:42:00.001-06:002007-07-30T05:52:31.682-06:00Even More - it's getting close<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrPwzTjWsG9mpXnmj5M8UrV5hBJUooPXy5sAtaJ_xxQpZ91xbLPPYSffyv55NUPN2O-kphvP9Up5gYmf4gp9XW8UzlMRNGpC_wMZhVd0bPiDtoaY_doNf7ciYCfxc5VzUQhWEF5-E0Tkw/s1600-h/DSC07404.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092955126645381682" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrPwzTjWsG9mpXnmj5M8UrV5hBJUooPXy5sAtaJ_xxQpZ91xbLPPYSffyv55NUPN2O-kphvP9Up5gYmf4gp9XW8UzlMRNGpC_wMZhVd0bPiDtoaY_doNf7ciYCfxc5VzUQhWEF5-E0Tkw/s200/DSC07404.JPG" border="0" /></a> More progress: Here's the rheostat dimmer switch for the instrument cluster. It has been cleaned and reinstalled.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlhyphenhyphenqsBskMCbgAnVl7J7hU18mXtQd2tCBMf0NUwQzTKH2MSP87mtRZJeeHnW7YDhURaBUENaVlumqMRo2HEjL0pvHLcImtI-921vSYSDvQfIegvLBtMbs30ICzF7XI0LVbPKxOG96EVM4/s1600-h/DSC07397.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092955135235316290" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlhyphenhyphenqsBskMCbgAnVl7J7hU18mXtQd2tCBMf0NUwQzTKH2MSP87mtRZJeeHnW7YDhURaBUENaVlumqMRo2HEjL0pvHLcImtI-921vSYSDvQfIegvLBtMbs30ICzF7XI0LVbPKxOG96EVM4/s200/DSC07397.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here is the speedometer. The needle has been repainted to be able to be seen.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPbehGvylDO8tlCtBOrISV3zNriqJaNtaYD5X0NN3_ZURIRQdEl5Yo-j9B1LWTW5mdPfDA6Rln1xVP1VDZ8_2kXS0BdhEV1X9e-90Xpo8IdTEP9pZrf1sYj0BXn-XRSf0Di1EgoNyWmTc/s1600-h/DSC07406.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092955139530283602" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPbehGvylDO8tlCtBOrISV3zNriqJaNtaYD5X0NN3_ZURIRQdEl5Yo-j9B1LWTW5mdPfDA6Rln1xVP1VDZ8_2kXS0BdhEV1X9e-90Xpo8IdTEP9pZrf1sYj0BXn-XRSf0Di1EgoNyWmTc/s200/DSC07406.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Here, though, is my favorte accomplishment, or rather that of a neighbor who has a wire welder. I could not locate the grommet for the wiper mechanism. So, we took a #12 stainless steel washer, reamed it out, and welded it onto the cap. I cycled it for several minutes, and it has held. Now I need to clean out the cowling.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTtSfn0VMAO9lZWSDgkDzln6NoV0nIsO-mZpO8bGAiIh0ExlpjsK_-TfVS0uANL4hqaiJpRr-Q6Zzg9ewoyOzlhYJu5hyphenhyphenD8VxUCPwMkk_RX2mfsg7ZsD-NkfGb9h-j56j2f1MexGikwrQ/s1600-h/DSC07408.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092955143825250914" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTtSfn0VMAO9lZWSDgkDzln6NoV0nIsO-mZpO8bGAiIh0ExlpjsK_-TfVS0uANL4hqaiJpRr-Q6Zzg9ewoyOzlhYJu5hyphenhyphenD8VxUCPwMkk_RX2mfsg7ZsD-NkfGb9h-j56j2f1MexGikwrQ/s200/DSC07408.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />ANother shot of the wiper transmission. We also lubed the wiper shafts themselves. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />TOday - title & registration, along with others. I've almost got the left panel off, so I can kill those dents.<div class="blogger-post-footer">This site is not authorized by anyone associated with Mercedes Benz or anyone, for that matter. Standard disclaimer rules apply.</div>Papahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661071063285850683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239883735918709146.post-83056153515168663542007-07-29T10:48:00.000-06:002007-07-29T11:09:32.309-06:00A busy day<div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUPhi5WTuHygRxuwuKovoYl5rAFb_-MyaPMo2JgudVRy-a36wQhUVjAnwzin7IMxeTTmCdzbjAaOhYObDr2dDu6MSbOosZ7pTMkXmJ0OHauKZciYQGwIwrbt_cdq-dQ3KP-XPVziT_Wjk/s1600-h/DSC07392.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092662265710369186" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUPhi5WTuHygRxuwuKovoYl5rAFb_-MyaPMo2JgudVRy-a36wQhUVjAnwzin7IMxeTTmCdzbjAaOhYObDr2dDu6MSbOosZ7pTMkXmJ0OHauKZciYQGwIwrbt_cdq-dQ3KP-XPVziT_Wjk/s200/DSC07392.JPG" border="0" /></a> A new hood pad! I could have gotten the left side aligned a little better; I think about 1/4" off there.<br /></div><br /><div></div><div><br /><br /> </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiityX8OaWew3PEXnXVGg7umjSF5sF2l3bHi2hMhQ9y52gV7z5_2jlGRQUYu_j5-KwM5b7ZzNTNki5zvY-5GqKTLQXtN62R9K1s5UQGJ3sCylpUUxEAx5QVhACZUL5zyMpd1CtEmjQp6v8/s1600-h/DSC07339.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092662605012785586" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiityX8OaWew3PEXnXVGg7umjSF5sF2l3bHi2hMhQ9y52gV7z5_2jlGRQUYu_j5-KwM5b7ZzNTNki5zvY-5GqKTLQXtN62R9K1s5UQGJ3sCylpUUxEAx5QVhACZUL5zyMpd1CtEmjQp6v8/s200/DSC07339.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The old look </div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sGJt4GuVnfM/Rqv_HDyz2WI/AAAAAAAAAHA/vkGIgcESHNo/s1600-h/DSC07367.JPG"></a></div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWPUGp_wzK5aLk1kW8kndRv5qP6JMyiauChY8olmyTCKLb-b9wPKT1hsQcmXaN9Hk8Z-81rk_0YHlSQ2cwK1qfM6luiOF1xuJ86s0ri11kLFR3BiB40x_uYJBSCgSSpP7o3bb5s98LRFk/s1600-h/DSC07367.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092664026646960578" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWPUGp_wzK5aLk1kW8kndRv5qP6JMyiauChY8olmyTCKLb-b9wPKT1hsQcmXaN9Hk8Z-81rk_0YHlSQ2cwK1qfM6luiOF1xuJ86s0ri11kLFR3BiB40x_uYJBSCgSSpP7o3bb5s98LRFk/s200/DSC07367.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div></div><div>The home made instrument cluster removal tool. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sGJt4GuVnfM/Rqv_HTyz2XI/AAAAAAAAAHI/jloYiELPk8U/s1600-h/DSC07368.JPG"></a></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKebxEcViSiehXfYuDOzZLrI2w6dnzIpfA_4T2pPh2wk7kgj5mCxvV4gHyn3FYHQ7xk_5un4mqZBxTEsN7zlunSk5l_hybiks4g3x-7WUmI5fVxUGxp2kPqXPdIdXuMv98TJR8n-SQETc/s1600-h/DSC07368.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092664030941927890" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKebxEcViSiehXfYuDOzZLrI2w6dnzIpfA_4T2pPh2wk7kgj5mCxvV4gHyn3FYHQ7xk_5un4mqZBxTEsN7zlunSk5l_hybiks4g3x-7WUmI5fVxUGxp2kPqXPdIdXuMv98TJR8n-SQETc/s200/DSC07368.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>The back of the instrument cluster. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sGJt4GuVnfM/Rqv_Hjyz2YI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/qBIHJnkt5XQ/s1600-h/DSC07389.JPG"></a></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmUT557cVtV85SnJOGhDWddo3WhVtPZxMr4leKjZ7OMjKKvzO_IuzE6244TGgbOsLH8jM4BWdduqWhJeI4a8IsJFToFXUD3fko9nAjXPyssv9dQD-1ROANUyHT_wdnRuN_4dsERcFpXlI/s1600-h/DSC07390.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092664039531862498" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmUT557cVtV85SnJOGhDWddo3WhVtPZxMr4leKjZ7OMjKKvzO_IuzE6244TGgbOsLH8jM4BWdduqWhJeI4a8IsJFToFXUD3fko9nAjXPyssv9dQD-1ROANUyHT_wdnRuN_4dsERcFpXlI/s200/DSC07390.JPG" border="0" /></a>The left side of the instrument cluster <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sGJt4GuVnfM/Rqv_Hzyz2ZI/AAAAAAAAAHY/Y5-4jYx2-r0/s1600-h/DSC07386.JPG"></a></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbDUgzB3HZ9RCSlxwrAm6mUYi3QFCfjoFnWlXiT5brKAIPgeCS2AxWFz4StqEc872xKSBKXtnldJONg3tqQnENJ-AbeNmO0TgkmJYwTAKnQ4K16sW4TRcnnZb5-2_13SBXRQsFwpF4lb8/s1600-h/DSC07386.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092664043826829810" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbDUgzB3HZ9RCSlxwrAm6mUYi3QFCfjoFnWlXiT5brKAIPgeCS2AxWFz4StqEc872xKSBKXtnldJONg3tqQnENJ-AbeNmO0TgkmJYwTAKnQ4K16sW4TRcnnZb5-2_13SBXRQsFwpF4lb8/s200/DSC07386.JPG" border="0" /></a>The instrument cluster, with al of the back side screws on the picture of the back of the instrument cluster. Thanks, Richard Sexton! <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sGJt4GuVnfM/Rqv_Gzyz2VI/AAAAAAAAAG4/iTmZwvcfhJc/s1600-h/DSC07346.JPG"></a></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhesmHxuBa0pccstyALP3shfRvMAAQjXALMdRhF5foJ2NzNko1g1kH4Jcoe8Lq3vu-Rnbs2vfojiOdb8G5cKyhRrRXXS4wJYWHlBcwpBxR9_rtLyFHo1hvsxoYVsG-1TKkXY2egGAHPxRo/s1600-h/DSC07346.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092665611489892866" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhesmHxuBa0pccstyALP3shfRvMAAQjXALMdRhF5foJ2NzNko1g1kH4Jcoe8Lq3vu-Rnbs2vfojiOdb8G5cKyhRrRXXS4wJYWHlBcwpBxR9_rtLyFHo1hvsxoYVsG-1TKkXY2egGAHPxRo/s200/DSC07346.JPG" border="0" /></a>The plugs out of the driver's side window motor. </div><div>I washed it down with contact cleaner, but pulled it out anyway since the mailman delivered a new one. </div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sGJt4GuVnfM/Rqv9uzyz2SI/AAAAAAAAAGg/Ref1pY2gqTU/s1600-h/DSC07344.JPG"></a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9jjM4Rm00W-eRfHrJZorSevTJeYVk_Yc4GWtJAuoNX08auVmraGIgBajyIMvdeKp9VmcC9lZ9ZRCRCgHdQlNYYnREA3uc1JEAbm_SyOT4CMnLo4KdGoq-DkmtQXd1fO8YAIjpZwGlX90/s1600-h/DSC07344.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092665620079827474" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9jjM4Rm00W-eRfHrJZorSevTJeYVk_Yc4GWtJAuoNX08auVmraGIgBajyIMvdeKp9VmcC9lZ9ZRCRCgHdQlNYYnREA3uc1JEAbm_SyOT4CMnLo4KdGoq-DkmtQXd1fO8YAIjpZwGlX90/s200/DSC07344.JPG" border="0" /></a>This is the hood area, after I had sanded and primed. </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sGJt4GuVnfM/Rqv9vDyz2TI/AAAAAAAAAGo/I6XwZwJDpwE/s1600-h/DSC07347.JPG"></a><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL61AN-lYnxWpVyHoixFLEypEU5SvzVmE5dyc1Wz1212CDzRPQtY21e7s-5L5IaZexrVDR8Tz1M8gGAIXikPYC3CzaslhrJ9OC-wYpR-mhULlmi4Wne-RiaS40ANcZRJ_NMkyGalHpJPo/s1600-h/DSC07347.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092665624374794786" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL61AN-lYnxWpVyHoixFLEypEU5SvzVmE5dyc1Wz1212CDzRPQtY21e7s-5L5IaZexrVDR8Tz1M8gGAIXikPYC3CzaslhrJ9OC-wYpR-mhULlmi4Wne-RiaS40ANcZRJ_NMkyGalHpJPo/s200/DSC07347.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>The old window motor, which is now added to the used parts bin. </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">This site is not authorized by anyone associated with Mercedes Benz or anyone, for that matter. Standard disclaimer rules apply.</div>Papahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661071063285850683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239883735918709146.post-74602480319469897662007-07-24T22:51:00.000-06:002007-07-24T23:27:28.367-06:00More progress - slowly<div>Pictures of tonight's work</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFGxTc_V1sHrxz3ESNZhN20DWPhJr8zbXxWsMChvpBrKwzj3WSxkRTd3HmHeD0TV80K8GtMq489vPgh4bkFZucryTRVD7AIQ2Sqi2dSTnxtpIJR25RoVbjiRVa5_rCdfmD21f5d-GFaw/s1600-h/DSC07315.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5090993920023976050" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFGxTc_V1sHrxz3ESNZhN20DWPhJr8zbXxWsMChvpBrKwzj3WSxkRTd3HmHeD0TV80K8GtMq489vPgh4bkFZucryTRVD7AIQ2Sqi2dSTnxtpIJR25RoVbjiRVa5_rCdfmD21f5d-GFaw/s200/DSC07315.JPG" border="0" /></a>Here's the radiator drain plug, with the o-ring</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHu0kq1WA1BFMDuaMRm7ukKpg4gUKFt3rezl9Ad7qjOamPzvlctB2cW2JL1TBeJ7cg_BAOwIMXt7aLsvmPBvYLNhd4B3sACm2SEHZ2ZVm8D7bwhwR9DdAOqNbO_9z6dZx7SaWvANsm9cE/s1600-h/DSC07317.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5090993928613910658" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHu0kq1WA1BFMDuaMRm7ukKpg4gUKFt3rezl9Ad7qjOamPzvlctB2cW2JL1TBeJ7cg_BAOwIMXt7aLsvmPBvYLNhd4B3sACm2SEHZ2ZVm8D7bwhwR9DdAOqNbO_9z6dZx7SaWvANsm9cE/s200/DSC07317.JPG" border="0" /></a>Here's the Hirschmann antenna. I've printed out a diagram for parts, but this one may be best to send to Walter Odemer. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhynrrbSH5ccyzEjY0VDZl6h0tsJMbzeVuhN1qtTYVrBf2favJ4-xii0fDnlL9_gTbUIIPyPI3KNpQlv1kj2VuVbSDOlPTSJEOOm9f23QJqj9tn7hOrm3k03Za-N-fSL6l5XWqoHzwwH9E/s1600-h/DSC07319.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5090993941498812562" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhynrrbSH5ccyzEjY0VDZl6h0tsJMbzeVuhN1qtTYVrBf2favJ4-xii0fDnlL9_gTbUIIPyPI3KNpQlv1kj2VuVbSDOlPTSJEOOm9f23QJqj9tn7hOrm3k03Za-N-fSL6l5XWqoHzwwH9E/s200/DSC07319.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div>Front underneath the carpets on the driver's side - needs a youngster to clean out. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbtm6BxfiOUqUYiWJfW_XWd4JQg1CC-9jWFRcxM6fW5nyWw9AIWPFAAi4nYwAlkiN79npoFqzYGYFUoT3KQUEDigLdnla8WJ8NxaJZzI5f1VVQ4GMOKqVjv1_NYG0rFcY0CXG2-NPI5m8/s1600-h/DSC07321.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5090993945793779874" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbtm6BxfiOUqUYiWJfW_XWd4JQg1CC-9jWFRcxM6fW5nyWw9AIWPFAAi4nYwAlkiN79npoFqzYGYFUoT3KQUEDigLdnla8WJ8NxaJZzI5f1VVQ4GMOKqVjv1_NYG0rFcY0CXG2-NPI5m8/s200/DSC07321.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div>Ditto for the back seat area. I did find wasp nests underneath the back seat. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQrh1qzJ57CK-e-GhIV5F4zlzVOzEHioxPmRf8Lnl8-GIh4rpRG67X2fmXep90GnY5-oPxzRpZv2jjYDYOAt6I5KR_zfTmRFsmPEHR7GyZpJXzsYGEYZb4DMDitR1sLjqK-TLVorz1U-8/s1600-h/DSC07328.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5090995071075211458" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQrh1qzJ57CK-e-GhIV5F4zlzVOzEHioxPmRf8Lnl8-GIh4rpRG67X2fmXep90GnY5-oPxzRpZv2jjYDYOAt6I5KR_zfTmRFsmPEHR7GyZpJXzsYGEYZb4DMDitR1sLjqK-TLVorz1U-8/s200/DSC07328.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div>With a hood pad on the way, we need to get the crap off the hood. I used a citrus based stripper, non-flammable, a ZEP product. I've used it before to get stain off dors, paint off chairs, etc. It has done well in the past, and seems to have helped tremendously here. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1AURfYXexyJZX91whwbsSw6Gb8JG25jke3oLX5PaU4DbmQRAJMFhMSbD1n29xD3wiLMkH9McB7p3r4eS5AgaiWiDC_2WBK6tUA9_jEpvLYOIYfWofBEnLJihP5yoz5fOD7ti7i8M4wkY/s1600-h/DSC07329.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5090995079665146066" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1AURfYXexyJZX91whwbsSw6Gb8JG25jke3oLX5PaU4DbmQRAJMFhMSbD1n29xD3wiLMkH9McB7p3r4eS5AgaiWiDC_2WBK6tUA9_jEpvLYOIYfWofBEnLJihP5yoz5fOD7ti7i8M4wkY/s200/DSC07329.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div>Another shot, showing the dropcloth - Thanks Rusty!!!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiupMfWkAp-4522zooNX9Xus0JN_FtFUsJhY8mUIUx0JF3muI02C827Nqxj71zoqpWsmCosAAoqFMpUgT3vNThApwIgJqZcOm9nbuKJUTuVmarIfijCR1PEi9L_CSXcdweOI0Ye9BLRx14/s1600-h/DSC07324.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5090995083960113378" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiupMfWkAp-4522zooNX9Xus0JN_FtFUsJhY8mUIUx0JF3muI02C827Nqxj71zoqpWsmCosAAoqFMpUgT3vNThApwIgJqZcOm9nbuKJUTuVmarIfijCR1PEi9L_CSXcdweOI0Ye9BLRx14/s200/DSC07324.JPG" border="0" /></a> While I had the stripper out I stripped the shifter console. Since I have veneer on the way, and this is pretty cracked, I may bookmatch and replace the veneer.<br /></div><br /><div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBwrkmoMBiHSm4xYd7x18hSkn732i4HLeFC-tLaaLHuwyoqCJIVGn-GCNduo8yuA0jtfAN1sPeZABdbDE9NzD-2ryHqlbATJArVcR67Bj14Kt5vrlrAkQDmb08Lucvs2Tp-YXF0dVzArU/s1600-h/DSC07325.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5090997832739182834" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBwrkmoMBiHSm4xYd7x18hSkn732i4HLeFC-tLaaLHuwyoqCJIVGn-GCNduo8yuA0jtfAN1sPeZABdbDE9NzD-2ryHqlbATJArVcR67Bj14Kt5vrlrAkQDmb08Lucvs2Tp-YXF0dVzArU/s200/DSC07325.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div>These don't really do it justice, I'll have to learn how to do good camera shots. A photographer I ain't.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDIzFJXVdHVvWBd-zVEUPj8APeTJWbnJwN3UTQdJSFM2nZcGHb0RcyIGPfATYLsAjjkC51LSGCGGHMDUanUFHPK5W1XEvd7nKFCvY9LWrH-GETfEFc01vxDbKGtCEgyoz1gvvP1gzYjBo/s1600-h/DSC07324.JPG"></a><br /><br /></div><br /><div>What I don't have is a shot of the dent on the hood - I hammered it out. I think I finally have the hang of the hammer & dolly. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">This site is not authorized by anyone associated with Mercedes Benz or anyone, for that matter. Standard disclaimer rules apply.</div>Papahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661071063285850683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239883735918709146.post-78608860459149160902007-07-24T09:52:00.000-06:002007-07-24T09:57:52.674-06:00Great Service TestimonialJust like I bitched about what I considered piss-poor service a few posts back, I now get to glow about a good guy. Rusty Connell, at <a href="http://buymbparts.com/">http://buymbparts.com/</a>, is one of the nicest guys I've dealt with in dealing with parts and information. When you go to his web site, if he is online he does have a link to chat if he is there. On the telephone, he is pleasant, knowledgeable, and pretty doggone funny. He even laughs at customer jokes. Please buy from him, whatever you can.<div class="blogger-post-footer">This site is not authorized by anyone associated with Mercedes Benz or anyone, for that matter. Standard disclaimer rules apply.</div>Papahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661071063285850683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239883735918709146.post-65538055996142363782007-07-24T09:43:00.001-06:002007-07-24T09:43:40.617-06:00The work is coming at me fast<!-- Converted from text/rtf format --> <P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">OK - the weekend was sort of a bust, but, I did get the radiator drain plug out. Once I drilled thru the plug, all sorts of nasty water came out. I literally stripped the head off the plastic plug - but I don't think I actually did it. </FONT></P> <P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Several flushes with pure water yielded even more gunk out of the engine. Once the plug is in, we'll flush with some vinegar or mild citric flush material before fully operating. But, the engine needs to start. I can run for a minute or two with the radiator not full, and a plug of sorts in the bottom of the radiator. I wonder if I put Pig Putty in there if I would be able to get it out later - I may try. It is fun. </FONT></P> <P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Anyway, Bonnie is now up on the ramps in the garage, awaiting some parts. Those are:</FONT> <UL> <LI><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Radiator drain plug - Vendor A</FONT></LI> <LI><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">DIY DVD on AC Repair - Vendor A</FONT></LI> <LI><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Fuel Filter Kit - Vendor A</FONT></LI> <LI><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Automatic Transmission Bushing Kit - Vendor A</FONT></LI> <LI><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Air Cleaner Rubber Mounts - Vendor A</FONT></LI> <LI><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">A/C Belt - Turbo - Vendor A</FONT></LI> <LI><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Thermo Vacuum Switch - Vendor A</FONT></LI> <LI><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Rubber Pieces for Thermo Vacuum Switch - Vendor A</FONT></LI> <LI><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Right side mirror - Vendor B</FONT></LI> <LI><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Left door seat switch - Vendor B</FONT></LI> <LI><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Rear vent window glass - Vendor B</FONT></LI> <LI><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Ignition Switch - Vendor C</FONT></LI> <LI><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Hood Pad - Vendor C</FONT></LI> <LI><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Zebrawood 1/16" wood veneer - Vendor D</FONT></LI> <LI><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Veneer Tape - Vendor D</FONT></LI> <BR> </UL> <P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Other things I will need:</FONT> <UL> <LI><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Windshield - found</FONT></LI> <LI><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Left driver door window motor - looking</FONT></LI> <LI><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Antenna motor/assembly - working over</FONT></LI> <LI><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Fix sprung door - found vendor</FONT></LI> <BR> </UL> <P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">I pulled out the interior carpets, and the padding is abysmal. The back seat also had some wasp nests in it. I have pulled out the shifter panel, and it needs to be refinished. I'll strip that sucker, and redo. My son's video camera is sent for repair, so we'll have to upload from an analog camera. Old School, kind of like Paul Teutel, Sr. </FONT></P> <P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">I'll also fill in the vendor A - D later. I had a real nice talk with Rusty at </FONT><A HREF="file://www.buymbparts.com"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">www.buymbparts.com</FONT></U></A><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">. Will give them a whole write - up as well. </FONT></P> <div class="blogger-post-footer">This site is not authorized by anyone associated with Mercedes Benz or anyone, for that matter. Standard disclaimer rules apply.</div>Papahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661071063285850683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239883735918709146.post-13712424886610356772007-07-18T22:32:00.001-06:002007-07-18T23:00:36.420-06:00Mixed results<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr1sostdSa4lpCXlrkbYErF-JYti8FKkl1PdzqclX5l_jrhXiylgEX7oU2f1GB6yRoPnW03B-qUVlQfz_oS_zxigL_q44pscjzG8aEXiaUa-6_4yURZVpDzE0dAb3JsEFiUGd439UGlns/s1600-h/DSC06952.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088764014884118994" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr1sostdSa4lpCXlrkbYErF-JYti8FKkl1PdzqclX5l_jrhXiylgEX7oU2f1GB6yRoPnW03B-qUVlQfz_oS_zxigL_q44pscjzG8aEXiaUa-6_4yURZVpDzE0dAb3JsEFiUGd439UGlns/s200/DSC06952.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><div>Limited results - the radiator drain plug sheared. Now, we do need a new one.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsayFRM1jp32Uqjeg07RapKlu9gham91jgb746GG97VO-gbiW_BqvLuyPzprBwP2Csnily6OrDiFGhpdHy1p09nJcZQMhlZtyjviV259UZL_qy5fc9Iad5YR25IBj8asatGtrmcjfxFz0/s1600-h/DSC06932.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088764019179086306" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsayFRM1jp32Uqjeg07RapKlu9gham91jgb746GG97VO-gbiW_BqvLuyPzprBwP2Csnily6OrDiFGhpdHy1p09nJcZQMhlZtyjviV259UZL_qy5fc9Iad5YR25IBj8asatGtrmcjfxFz0/s200/DSC06932.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><div>These are the connections by the master cylinder</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_0trJNagqQnfUPd9fyMSVo1HFMxSJXz8RmBogFvPT-fBI1yNUTXb_rJ_IsxDMH7oik82MIfsFKiSqAX-lNJhq5wlvvMevRsr-dqb4K9KlcxjN4ZFHJpZLSU5_IgxQGSGitfzSM_dUUw/s1600-h/DSC06941.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088764027769020914" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_0trJNagqQnfUPd9fyMSVo1HFMxSJXz8RmBogFvPT-fBI1yNUTXb_rJ_IsxDMH7oik82MIfsFKiSqAX-lNJhq5wlvvMevRsr-dqb4K9KlcxjN4ZFHJpZLSU5_IgxQGSGitfzSM_dUUw/s200/DSC06941.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><div>This is the vacuum actuator referred to as S47, out of the driver's side door. It does not look like it has a vacuum hose connection. There was also not a vacuum connection in the door panel. We'll try to get teh video camera to display.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5Md6S5vl3Rbm5MWPaPkjKVwpqUTFEt4zweS-3miQOtJbmVoCLMnwpua4CZdJ9HtW9cHvjvyK3wT91ni4iRGttj5A4zrbeQ4RHUdaGBGTWUJKOYfRasm98b_19lHB-UFzRWB15K5dcS8/s1600-h/DSC06960.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088764032063988226" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5Md6S5vl3Rbm5MWPaPkjKVwpqUTFEt4zweS-3miQOtJbmVoCLMnwpua4CZdJ9HtW9cHvjvyK3wT91ni4iRGttj5A4zrbeQ4RHUdaGBGTWUJKOYfRasm98b_19lHB-UFzRWB15K5dcS8/s200/DSC06960.JPG" border="0" /></a> Here once again is the infamous wiper assembly. I think we'll trim down the grommet, and weld/braze/solder a washer onto there. This should make it hold.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVLuzTKRBaSzVCWnjO5v5u96ioW7tBE43HYKxL9jkAqn0fOoFy0Nrg7WbEhGx-ouHOOuaSKKbqtOTrcALjf-JFgrL_6oUs6audUlvY2w_eWbutmKWr0ekJXr_xFY4z_2ARrLkMn4pT4Ew/s1600-h/DSC07295.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088764040653922834" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVLuzTKRBaSzVCWnjO5v5u96ioW7tBE43HYKxL9jkAqn0fOoFy0Nrg7WbEhGx-ouHOOuaSKKbqtOTrcALjf-JFgrL_6oUs6audUlvY2w_eWbutmKWr0ekJXr_xFY4z_2ARrLkMn4pT4Ew/s200/DSC07295.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div>This we found near the transmission. I had seen it before, but wanted to get a picture before we knocked it off.<br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKhO8MMg8E225uD4BGdzpwSkPatK10UK-ZQzuNNBgBKjXevi7FzNIT5mEVCvYbTIUvAWUj8_ti2oIofttqezZK9x_7hhSbLsukiPv1wHz61sNqPJF_vyHWNhl3tH1NjOlmZVcqEk4YtFA/s1600-h/DSC06935.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088762344141840770" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKhO8MMg8E225uD4BGdzpwSkPatK10UK-ZQzuNNBgBKjXevi7FzNIT5mEVCvYbTIUvAWUj8_ti2oIofttqezZK9x_7hhSbLsukiPv1wHz61sNqPJF_vyHWNhl3tH1NjOlmZVcqEk4YtFA/s200/DSC06935.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Here's the new right hand turn signal, courtesy of Clint at <a href="http://rollinghillsfarmcollectibles.net/">Rolling Hills Farms Collectibles</a>, and his Ebay store.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid4mx1vBf5QnrYAS6WxpfMhEg9JUJ78pIMLTECxiS_S0a8CQOYktQlhBWBByydk7Q719tc61HH0QCR8e41Ut3O31etPhlJ5i6eKQvrFP769knn5NsB5L5Ebxb46Y6slyow_i0qjaLBPqw/s1600-h/DSC06943.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088762348436808082" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid4mx1vBf5QnrYAS6WxpfMhEg9JUJ78pIMLTECxiS_S0a8CQOYktQlhBWBByydk7Q719tc61HH0QCR8e41Ut3O31etPhlJ5i6eKQvrFP769knn5NsB5L5Ebxb46Y6slyow_i0qjaLBPqw/s200/DSC06943.JPG" border="0" /></a>Here is the insides of the antenna mechanism. Looks like a little corrosion has taken place. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPzWgMpK4iFFRpZ_JKVesmtADFVLobPGcie-G99vAyiU6rK2M9LTT71Y-xQxbFzJ30_IrTokXzcTTNfyoF711u6pCr9wMjYLEYuoVq4bXvxCsTR2zVeVPH0IC-IMbHKt-IHpRkGIdO24U/s1600-h/DSC06948.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088762357026742690" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPzWgMpK4iFFRpZ_JKVesmtADFVLobPGcie-G99vAyiU6rK2M9LTT71Y-xQxbFzJ30_IrTokXzcTTNfyoF711u6pCr9wMjYLEYuoVq4bXvxCsTR2zVeVPH0IC-IMbHKt-IHpRkGIdO24U/s200/DSC06948.JPG" border="0" /></a>The inside of the tachometer assembly. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6C3hf5FE4yiOmMmFmrdUgWRXIL8m5-lUN0T-RfE3BnB7aTEIvFgjdE3f9dXpMy3VFnFw4rTeQbSi6_N6xDIQOlKmKMf1fPnx1ngDE794qNfo6b3LEQkDmLGzp1J7eQiGJNVPH5PYWynQ/s1600-h/DSC07294.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088762361321710002" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6C3hf5FE4yiOmMmFmrdUgWRXIL8m5-lUN0T-RfE3BnB7aTEIvFgjdE3f9dXpMy3VFnFw4rTeQbSi6_N6xDIQOlKmKMf1fPnx1ngDE794qNfo6b3LEQkDmLGzp1J7eQiGJNVPH5PYWynQ/s200/DSC07294.JPG" border="0" /></a>The AC compressor - belt is totally off, and the compressor does not turn. I think the mystery electrical connection hooks up here.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOM4nXpvyMq6oMTEKY-f2TRxYCtXOmnzYBkR4FvG-jOWwvWFkGmC792YImZKIMxW6RjHPvEg7RLPg3NViZA5LLQ4Xc7BD9S0qic247ADt2pO4k30EMfhVomGclwvQTpB7ahI2TiLU1m1s/s1600-h/DSC07289.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088762369911644610" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOM4nXpvyMq6oMTEKY-f2TRxYCtXOmnzYBkR4FvG-jOWwvWFkGmC792YImZKIMxW6RjHPvEg7RLPg3NViZA5LLQ4Xc7BD9S0qic247ADt2pO4k30EMfhVomGclwvQTpB7ahI2TiLU1m1s/s200/DSC07289.JPG" border="0" /></a>Another look inside the powered antenna.<br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcRGFkMaR7ZhUGr6z0QSjaMsqDdjEk8ZYvaZ1WBv8c7dMoif3XUxYTGWGjO6gPIxZQpGIVZEl8WrLG74VqRlGtGFPcBlKkSMaQQ5AYtzBYUDmQVuWI3TXc3jz3jXkUNSV8vLJv5ZlienQ/s1600-h/DSC07300.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088767923304358434" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcRGFkMaR7ZhUGr6z0QSjaMsqDdjEk8ZYvaZ1WBv8c7dMoif3XUxYTGWGjO6gPIxZQpGIVZEl8WrLG74VqRlGtGFPcBlKkSMaQQ5AYtzBYUDmQVuWI3TXc3jz3jXkUNSV8vLJv5ZlienQ/s200/DSC07300.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>This is a side view of the shifter connection to the transmission. It is very loose. I also did not see the vacuum switch I was looking for, plus the limit switch interlocking the starter. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>A punchlist will be constructed in the next couple of days. There's a boy anxious to drive. We did find a good price on a windshield, courtesy of a reference from the new Firestone dealer in Friendswood. We are also doing some wire brushing to clean up rust spots, as well as stabilizing rust in places. I will also have to pull the dash components. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">This site is not authorized by anyone associated with Mercedes Benz or anyone, for that matter. Standard disclaimer rules apply.</div>Papahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661071063285850683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239883735918709146.post-35793553873507067032007-07-18T07:55:00.000-06:002007-07-18T23:02:38.986-06:00The weekend activitiesGot the right turn light assembly and some other parts this week. I'll install it today. The back vent window, the right mirror, and the driver's seat switch are on the way. I got the manual I ordered in the previous post. Now I must get her started, and able to be moved so I can get the passenger door situation unscrewed. Then, make sure the driver's window rolls down, and up, then a windshield. I'm getting a "large" order ready to place for neat stuff at <a href="http://www.dieselgiant.com/">http://www.dieselgiant.com</a>. That will be to get the engine purring like a, well, a diesel.<br />The manual I got was somewhat helpful, but I overpaid for it.<br />Next, the bondo chronicles.<div class="blogger-post-footer">This site is not authorized by anyone associated with Mercedes Benz or anyone, for that matter. Standard disclaimer rules apply.</div>Papahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661071063285850683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239883735918709146.post-76874557946534203592007-07-13T08:58:00.000-06:002007-07-13T09:04:34.670-06:00For those about to rebuild, we salute youA picture is worth a thousand words. So, here's a picture of the 617 diesel engine. This looks way cool when blown up. If you want a copy that is unredacted - email me.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjivWJMPxH_BdM6IKOS-L3BAnTzKTpviH5jiJrnZ_onuH0yXqO6hplXbwTgKo338oAaSiUYrygOl9IXOCx86_bqJzx9pjB-nFgctbqukuCVgLiINeRTizwXve_EkFOfsCMPqj1-9rVFCTA/s1600-h/617+engine.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5086697512844484978" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjivWJMPxH_BdM6IKOS-L3BAnTzKTpviH5jiJrnZ_onuH0yXqO6hplXbwTgKo338oAaSiUYrygOl9IXOCx86_bqJzx9pjB-nFgctbqukuCVgLiINeRTizwXve_EkFOfsCMPqj1-9rVFCTA/s200/617+engine.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix9c1jgTkxcopRDxLrm305zknEFQfROCiTcmZJIKfLVVIMBxfOoKI0QoSDPWDfbP2oPyxUNJWCj9-H8_3p8ujIvyfFiAImsxQBLZyVcRvylPqa6z-eyswk-MmspvwMQ2z-LtSY5uLMMPM/s1600-h/EnfineOM617A.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">This site is not authorized by anyone associated with Mercedes Benz or anyone, for that matter. Standard disclaimer rules apply.</div>Papahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661071063285850683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239883735918709146.post-55212479525140827492007-07-10T08:21:00.000-06:002007-07-10T08:38:35.909-06:00A bad experience with a vendorMost folks I have talked to to get parts and manuals have been extremely nice and helpful. However, yesterday I got one who was not. I found this neat manual called "Why Won't My Diesel Start? - Diagnostic Manual" by Kent Bergsma. It is from <a href="http://mercedessource.com/">http://mercedessource.com/</a>. I initially bought it to be able to do some serious troubleshooting on Bonnie, as we had washed the engine with petroleum distillate based engine cleaner, and disintegrated the vacuum connections. I got a lot of help from Russell at <a href="http://www.dieselgiant.com/">http://www.dieselgiant.com/</a>, who gave me all sorts of advice, even though I had not ordered the first thing from him. However, the folks at mercedessource.com indicated the manual was available for pdf download on their web site. I went to order, and a price for postage showed up. I made the assumption that they would be shipping me a hardcopy manual as well. So, I entered my credit card number, and all, and proceeded to try and find how I could download the pdf. When I could not, I sent a message via their contact us info, as well as called. I at least received a call back, but the lady on the other end of the telephone promptly informed me that they no longer did pdf's, that the email filters regarded their download sites as spam, etc. She also did not want to email me the pdf. Being an IT sort in my normal day job, I asked what kept them from getting past the spam filters. She did not know. I informed her that her web pages were still showing pdf download capability. She apologized, unconvincingly. I then floated the idea that I needed the manual, and what could she do to get it to me in a couple of days. She didn't get the hint or miss a beat, flatly informing me that Fedex second day would cost me about 20 bucks.<br /><br />Normally I'm a believer that if you don't have something good to say about someone, then keep silent. However, one day I hope to have a number of readers of this blog, and I think I have some fiduciary responsibility to warn readers about places to stay away from. Good service should be noted. Piss poor service, especially among the fraternity of 1980's Mercedes owners, should be called out as well.<div class="blogger-post-footer">This site is not authorized by anyone associated with Mercedes Benz or anyone, for that matter. Standard disclaimer rules apply.</div>Papahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661071063285850683noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239883735918709146.post-1007987728403394042007-07-08T17:59:00.000-06:002007-07-10T08:37:15.446-06:00Stupid<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDRKjKbvElEh7Vm7g0fTgpgb9Ld3GXg4WKYv3M1Q6VouOsPpBuEz_T5iHQxvhZWoS-9f7da3Dkc9B3l_2fDaW-_66RideIHMxq257SJnQaG3CsTikB1hmBCenIAswR93xgUXq_4YuW4U0/s1600-h/DSC06873.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5084993027941168562" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDRKjKbvElEh7Vm7g0fTgpgb9Ld3GXg4WKYv3M1Q6VouOsPpBuEz_T5iHQxvhZWoS-9f7da3Dkc9B3l_2fDaW-_66RideIHMxq257SJnQaG3CsTikB1hmBCenIAswR93xgUXq_4YuW4U0/s200/DSC06873.JPG" border="0" /></a> The mirror is mounted <div><br /></div><div>The external side needs to be polished, but it is on. I've found one for the right side, as well as a vent window. But some screwups have occurred. </div></div><div></div><div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDm1oiUX9BVvGg3BDboyBmCSFxbxpJX1osupvXI0YxYnLPIWTVTsJX-9g3EtAZERxjdHqeLtzewS9vNhwVDZhRJuBMefHrSRQBk558iCvaHNoemkQagATGadwHaFGcVaRFiXf56rF9vNk/s1600-h/DSC06878.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5084993822510118338" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDm1oiUX9BVvGg3BDboyBmCSFxbxpJX1osupvXI0YxYnLPIWTVTsJX-9g3EtAZERxjdHqeLtzewS9vNhwVDZhRJuBMefHrSRQBk558iCvaHNoemkQagATGadwHaFGcVaRFiXf56rF9vNk/s200/DSC06878.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Here is the driver's side seat control. I thought I would take it apart, but not so good. </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBKkkZDmGl2mfocFkmWvFTd3diowhIA4_-T5ywXx1x6LiA9ITyko3RXqobgGjCG6S5AdN7koEbXPzTp6MR3APcuYyciNfNxn7mxdIzvMdQ-8Ib7u7DLN4mRod1YH570dsysP5xiOq_QHE/s1600-h/DSC06886.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5084995299978868178" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBKkkZDmGl2mfocFkmWvFTd3diowhIA4_-T5ywXx1x6LiA9ITyko3RXqobgGjCG6S5AdN7koEbXPzTp6MR3APcuYyciNfNxn7mxdIzvMdQ-8Ib7u7DLN4mRod1YH570dsysP5xiOq_QHE/s200/DSC06886.JPG" border="0" /></a>Here's the EGR valve. I think the cleanup last weekend deteriorated the rubber mounts for the vacuum system connections.<br /><br /></div><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWn-6qX2q-1ub3xffq79A7fPB93q5Tom0r0ffzg20xeX0SfGL226Fmzvn_F4_6M02fv5CAERnrdqGO270UOGspbbeepzYt_njXXO5VTVRLnTsp7oQ3KsLRssI4_D_2NMQD2Gm9ObD165E/s1600-h/DSC06888.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5084995308568802786" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWn-6qX2q-1ub3xffq79A7fPB93q5Tom0r0ffzg20xeX0SfGL226Fmzvn_F4_6M02fv5CAERnrdqGO270UOGspbbeepzYt_njXXO5VTVRLnTsp7oQ3KsLRssI4_D_2NMQD2Gm9ObD165E/s200/DSC06888.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The ball connection for the windshield wiper assembly. It needs to come off.<br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheakdTqbA-eLBUHCj-oadQqAMVDJJkBwoBxzSJNM8hacgTaSsJfYKIj6xZ53JMOut4RUKcVQkqx66zPs4MH7QbKbQCMrFpbi1nuUQSdExVaQIhDLet4gQCqwJeNbltJA8FHsx-6Dfy3To/s1600-h/DSC06885.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5084997932793820658" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheakdTqbA-eLBUHCj-oadQqAMVDJJkBwoBxzSJNM8hacgTaSsJfYKIj6xZ53JMOut4RUKcVQkqx66zPs4MH7QbKbQCMrFpbi1nuUQSdExVaQIhDLet4gQCqwJeNbltJA8FHsx-6Dfy3To/s200/DSC06885.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br />Another vacuum system screwup.<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">This site is not authorized by anyone associated with Mercedes Benz or anyone, for that matter. Standard disclaimer rules apply.</div>Papahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661071063285850683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239883735918709146.post-14960158708972793102007-06-29T21:15:00.000-06:002007-06-30T05:30:10.138-06:00Victory is ours<span style="font-size:100%;color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#ff0000;">She started, got out of the garage, and backed back in. She was smoky, and smelled like diesel. We did have to use some starter fluid. I think the trick was pushing the gear shift into park. That one let it turn over. It ran good, and got a lot of cobwebs out. We did get one of the back tires off, and replaced it with a wheel done at Discount Tire.<br />There's still some work to do on the doors, and some examination of lighting. The blowers for the AC worked. .</span> </span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx5qZdRPeUqhDqb9tcrQUGP_NebSu_w9tRthhPb_HhCNuPBKoxffNMYCMkHCo9Ncw93YNYV6zbdU1FSE2dPcDXhcJ1WQEAqsRTNzUTB22Id5l-MN7LDDRc1oqFcqYJp5R_xI53uhOQ10M/s1600-h/bonnie+6_29_07+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081697439405405538" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx5qZdRPeUqhDqb9tcrQUGP_NebSu_w9tRthhPb_HhCNuPBKoxffNMYCMkHCo9Ncw93YNYV6zbdU1FSE2dPcDXhcJ1WQEAqsRTNzUTB22Id5l-MN7LDDRc1oqFcqYJp5R_xI53uhOQ10M/s320/bonnie+6_29_07+002.jpg" border="0" /></a>This is the underside of the windshield wiper. I think I can remove the ball headed bolt, and maybve get a snap ring underneath the fixture. I talked to another location today, and they wanted $89 for it. Stupid.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpGdBS46JGz5nNH2WN8EksU_QXrnQ2WDBwdArdDpwvzqsxaRhZJ5NY7nqzPKgOX9RtV5A8CMKCKSZEfyEh4nns_w9m2C7pOwA3BwzuQ4nYfPt0kCng_6NUn_PNDHytvTTJvSN8KrxHKo/s1600-h/bonnie+6_29_07+004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081699307716179314" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpGdBS46JGz5nNH2WN8EksU_QXrnQ2WDBwdArdDpwvzqsxaRhZJ5NY7nqzPKgOX9RtV5A8CMKCKSZEfyEh4nns_w9m2C7pOwA3BwzuQ4nYfPt0kCng_6NUn_PNDHytvTTJvSN8KrxHKo/s320/bonnie+6_29_07+004.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This was the engine well. Had the old shop vac in there, to get all of the glass out. It did well.<br /><p>This dent in the hood needs bondo, like the bullet hole in the trunk.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht3OWMilE1UEcKONFUyvFdemgnCH2EjWlZt6PsLm_BkFVsndvANNpM7nkftPWgiobXp2C-MFcrDfEZrnoMosOBqHT3wSTFwNQ7MRRkAd0akGEanmkNDfRx-gDRw2fMbGW7lXvisZahqNc/s1600-h/bonnie+6_29_07+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081694776525681970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: left" height="150" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht3OWMilE1UEcKONFUyvFdemgnCH2EjWlZt6PsLm_BkFVsndvANNpM7nkftPWgiobXp2C-MFcrDfEZrnoMosOBqHT3wSTFwNQ7MRRkAd0akGEanmkNDfRx-gDRw2fMbGW7lXvisZahqNc/s200/bonnie+6_29_07+007.jpg" width="282" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbeIW7U__AH15DStNQImw44ohcH2tp2PApfqJrEossIfYFsaJBLiLpGcpJ08VZAZ_YvyaRbfUtoOLkUBVl9-2-OAbTaEcOeMUOEQkstPUmXcz2b-vnaWJxepNzDvZTxvlbShCAbHGq7aI/s1600-h/bonnie+6_29_07+011.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081694780820649282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: left" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbeIW7U__AH15DStNQImw44ohcH2tp2PApfqJrEossIfYFsaJBLiLpGcpJ08VZAZ_YvyaRbfUtoOLkUBVl9-2-OAbTaEcOeMUOEQkstPUmXcz2b-vnaWJxepNzDvZTxvlbShCAbHGq7aI/s200/bonnie+6_29_07+011.jpg" border="0" />This</a> is the passenger door. Uugh. Needs lots of work. </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">This site is not authorized by anyone associated with Mercedes Benz or anyone, for that matter. Standard disclaimer rules apply.</div>Papahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661071063285850683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239883735918709146.post-52263050000020047042007-06-29T07:04:00.000-06:002007-06-29T07:10:28.416-06:00Victory of sortsWell, last night we had a victory, of sorts. We actually got the engine to turn over. I thought it had something to do with the seat belt. I think now it is to do with the after-market alarm switch that is in the car. I think I depressed the switch on the underneath of the steering column to get it started. I'll get Charles to try that out. ANyway, we had the car starting, and thought it was out of fuel. We left, and went to a convenience store that had diesel. COming back, the engine would not even turn over.<br /><br />I also sprayed WD-40 on the piece that will need to come off for the windshield wiper assembly. I got an estimate yesterday of $700 for that assembly. The ball joint is not sold separately. I guess I'll try my hand at engineering a new fixture.<div class="blogger-post-footer">This site is not authorized by anyone associated with Mercedes Benz or anyone, for that matter. Standard disclaimer rules apply.</div>Papahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661071063285850683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239883735918709146.post-62301124604325762062007-06-25T21:15:00.000-06:002007-06-26T05:07:08.808-06:00Progress<span style="font-size:130%;">Well, this past weekend we got tires. There was a birthday involved. Imagine receving tires for your birthday, but that's what was involved. One was mounted, and the others need to be done. Also got the R&R switch out. I don't know why it is called the R&R switch, but we got the steering wheel out, as well as the lower panel. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">We also got the starter motor to turn over. I think we need a new ignition switch. I'll pull the old one out to see if it can be refurbished. I think I can find instructions. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Here's a few pictures. </span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5080209814281763106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgnmUUtPoQDL4ViaVPpPuKBd7DdvKmGYkFNWN-e5ejCbCz9tnLmO0-djDkNUUn25aEHWtQR7kIk2TXcFsnrLHvnMJKEWebgefCr9fR4UuWcoSKSzSYPR9MFBc2EgQZxcp4aY8dSpX99Ng/s320/DSC07217.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;">This door has some repair work to be done. We've gotten the windshield out, and we have the Mercedes shop manual, which has come in handy. It is just scanned pages, but it is handier than the Haynes manual. I have not seen a Haynes manual for the 126 series Mercedes of that vintage. This door does not close properly. It did at first, but the door got bent back when pushing into the garage. We did get the oil changed this weekend. 8 quarts of 15W40, and a new air filter inthe turbocharger. Next is to troubleshoot the ignition switch. </span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">This site is not authorized by anyone associated with Mercedes Benz or anyone, for that matter. 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It costs as much if not more than the front windshield. Don’t know why. I guess we will get a little cardboard, and make a template, then put in some Plexiglas or laminated glass.</FONT></P> <div class="blogger-post-footer">This site is not authorized by anyone associated with Mercedes Benz or anyone, for that matter. 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