Kaleb, are you not getting ANY of the e-mails I send you anymore?
On Jul 8, 2012, at 8:08 PM, mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com wrote: > Send Mercedes mailing list submissions to > mercedes@okiebenz.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > mercedes-ow...@okiebenz.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Mercedes digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: 1984 190D for sale (Kaleb C. Striplin) > 2. Re: 1984 190D for sale (WILTON) > 3. Re: Xenons/LEDs (relng...@aol.com) > 4. Re: G, GLK, GL. ML... (relng...@aol.com) > 5. Re: G, GLK, GL. ML... (Kaleb C. Striplin) > 6. Re: OT: rust converter (Dimitri Seretakis) > 7. 190D video (Kaleb C. Striplin) > 8. Re: POS limo (relng...@aol.com) > 9. Re: 109D turd (relng...@aol.com) > 10. Re: G, GLK, GL. ML... (Rich Thomas) > 11. Re: 109D turd (Kaleb C. Striplin) > 12. 190D is now on ebay (Kaleb C. Striplin) > 13. Re: LED lights idiotic? (clay monroe) > 14. Re: LED/Xenon headlights? (clay monroe) > 15. Re: dirty oil flush (clay monroe) > 16. Re: dirty oils done dirt cheap done M1 (clay monroe) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 08 Jul 2012 17:10:06 -0500 > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <ka...@striplin.net> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1984 190D for sale > Message-ID: <assp.7536347d02.4ffa053e.3040...@striplin.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Just now put it out there. > On 7/8/2012 5:04 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: >> For me? Too cheap for me? Never too cheap. Why, do you have people lining >> up at Okie Acres to look at it. >> >> Bob R >> On Jul 8, 2012 2:36 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" <ka...@striplin.net> wrote: >> >>> Maybe I have it priced too cheap? >>> >>> On 7/8/2012 3:27 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: >>> >>>> I was thinking along the same lines. I'm also remembering in 2005 when I >>>> bought my '84 190D which wasn't in as good a shape as this car for $2950 >>>> and thought I got a great deal. >>>> >>>> Kaleb you dumb okie, its MOBIL 1. Mobile is a city in Alabama. >>>> >>>> -Curt >>>> >>>> Date: Sun, 08 Jul 2012 14:49:45 -0400 >>>> From: Rich Thomas >>>> <richthomas79TD300@**constructivity.net<richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> >>>> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1984 190D for sale >>>> Message-ID: >>>> <4FF9D649.3070502@**constructivity.net<4ff9d649.3070...@constructivity.net> >>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed >>>> >>>> 2 problems I see, the AC is only " cold AC" not BLOWS ICE COLD, and it >>>> only gets 36mpg, not 40mpg on veggie oil. And is Mobile 1 really the >>>> best oil? >>>> >>>> Other than that it seems a reasonable deal. I'll give you $500 for it >>>> but only if you wax it first. >>>> >>>> --R >>>> >>>> On 7/8/12 1:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: >>>> >>>>> I have a car for sale at the the moment. >>>>> >>>>> http://tulsa.craigslist.org/**cto/3126309068.html<http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/3126309068.html> >>>>> >>>>> ______________________________**_________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>>> To search list archives >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/<http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/> >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com<http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com> >>>> >>>> >>>> ----- >>>> No virus found in this message. >>>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>>> Version: 2012.0.2195 / Virus Database: 2437/5118 - Release Date: 07/08/12 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> ______________________________**_________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>> To search list archives >>> http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/<http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/> >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com<http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com> >>> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> ----- >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 2012.0.2195 / Virus Database: 2437/5118 - Release Date: 07/08/12 >> >> > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012 18:12:47 -0400 > From: "WILTON" <wilt...@nc.rr.com> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1984 190D for sale > Message-ID: <6D3CDC3D55E6428598D4367F16CE56D7@wiltonPC> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=response > > 'Fraid I'm gonna hafta let it go, anyway. > > Wilton > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <ka...@striplin.net> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2012 6:10 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1984 190D for sale > > >> Just now put it out there. >> On 7/8/2012 5:04 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: >>> For me? Too cheap for me? Never too cheap. Why, do you have people lining >>> up at Okie Acres to look at it. >>> >>> Bob R >>> On Jul 8, 2012 2:36 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" <ka...@striplin.net> wrote: >>> >>>> Maybe I have it priced too cheap? >>>> >>>> On 7/8/2012 3:27 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: >>>> >>>>> I was thinking along the same lines. I'm also remembering in 2005 when >>>>> I >>>>> bought my '84 190D which wasn't in as good a shape as this car for >>>>> $2950 >>>>> and thought I got a great deal. >>>>> >>>>> Kaleb you dumb okie, its MOBIL 1. Mobile is a city in Alabama. >>>>> >>>>> -Curt >>>>> >>>>> Date: Sun, 08 Jul 2012 14:49:45 -0400 >>>>> From: Rich Thomas >>>>> <richthomas79TD300@**constructivity.net<richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> >>>>> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1984 190D for sale >>>>> Message-ID: >>>>> <4FF9D649.3070502@**constructivity.net<4ff9d649.3070...@constructivity.net> >>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed >>>>> >>>>> 2 problems I see, the AC is only " cold AC" not BLOWS ICE COLD, and it >>>>> only gets 36mpg, not 40mpg on veggie oil. And is Mobile 1 really the >>>>> best oil? >>>>> >>>>> Other than that it seems a reasonable deal. I'll give you $500 for it >>>>> but only if you wax it first. >>>>> >>>>> --R >>>>> >>>>> On 7/8/12 1:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I have a car for sale at the the moment. >>>>>> >>>>>> http://tulsa.craigslist.org/**cto/3126309068.html<http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/3126309068.html> >>>>>> >>>>>> ______________________________**_________ >>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>>>> To search list archives >>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/<http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/> >>>>> >>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com<http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ----- >>>>> No virus found in this message. >>>>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>>>> Version: 2012.0.2195 / Virus Database: 2437/5118 - Release Date: >>>>> 07/08/12 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> ______________________________**_________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>>> To search list archives >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/<http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/> >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com<http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com> >>>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> >>> ----- >>> No virus found in this message. >>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>> Version: 2012.0.2195 / Virus Database: 2437/5118 - Release Date: 07/08/12 >>> >>> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012 18:33:38 -0400 (EDT) > From: relng...@aol.com > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Xenons/LEDs > Message-ID: <2bb3d.54b6e301.3d2b6...@aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > >> ...Strobing effects from xenons? Nope. However, if those are the ones >> that have a color change effect when viewed off axis, that does irk me... >> > I didn't ask about strobing for Xenons. I asked about "problems" because > some people complain about oncoming Xenons being too bright and I wonder if > the persons complaining about LED strobing are the same people. > > RLE >> >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012 18:44:30 -0400 (EDT) > From: relng...@aol.com > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] G, GLK, GL. ML... > Message-ID: <2be94.5e255260.3d2b6...@aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > >> ....What exactly is the difference between a GL and ML, they look the >> same >> to me. Is a GL halfway between a G and ML? >> > A G is an overpriced antique, dating back decades and is no pleasure to > drive. They are mostly just status symbols. > > The GLK is the smallest of the lot but isn't cheap and shares some engines > with the ML and GL. The ML was the first MB SUV, made in Alabama and > Austria. The GL is much larger, similar in size to the big Asian label SUVs. > Best > looking, also. > > Nobody needs any of these things for runs to Starbuck's or the mall. > > If you really care about this, just go to MBUSA.com and build one of each. > > RLE > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Sun, 08 Jul 2012 17:46:36 -0500 > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <ka...@striplin.net> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] G, GLK, GL. ML... > Message-ID: <assp.6536a704fd.4ffa0dcc.9080...@striplin.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > The GL could almost replace my truck for towing purposes. > > On 7/8/2012 5:44 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: >>> ....What exactly is the difference between a GL and ML, they look the >>> same >>> to me. Is a GL halfway between a G and ML? >>> >> A G is an overpriced antique, dating back decades and is no pleasure to >> drive. They are mostly just status symbols. >> >> The GLK is the smallest of the lot but isn't cheap and shares some engines >> with the ML and GL. The ML was the first MB SUV, made in Alabama and >> Austria. The GL is much larger, similar in size to the big Asian label SUVs. >> Best >> looking, also. >> >> Nobody needs any of these things for runs to Starbuck's or the mall. >> >> If you really care about this, just go to MBUSA.com and build one of each. >> >> RLE >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> ----- >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 2012.0.2195 / Virus Database: 2437/5120 - Release Date: 07/08/12 >> >> > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012 15:46:55 -0700 (PDT) > From: Dimitri Seretakis <dsereta...@yahoo.com> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: rust converter > Message-ID: > <1341787615.52516.yext-apple-iph...@web125104.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > In my opinion, rust converters don't work. Remove as much rust as possible > then apply POR-15. Be sure to follow prep steps which include Marine clean > and the metal prep. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 8, 2012, at 5:00 PM, Allan Streib <str...@cs.indiana.edu> wrote: > > Dan Penoff <lwb...@yahoo.com> writes: > > What's wrong with using POR-15 as-is? > > Hm well.... maybe nothing. I assumed it would be better to treat the > rust first. > > AAllan > -- > 1983 300D > 1979 300SD > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Sun, 08 Jul 2012 17:50:24 -0500 > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <ka...@striplin.net> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <Mercedes@okiebenz.com>, Banned List > <ban...@okiebenz.com> > Subject: [MBZ] 190D video > Message-ID: <assp.2536660cdf.4ffa0eb0.4080...@striplin.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ems_xl8tOkg > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012 18:58:47 -0400 (EDT) > From: relng...@aol.com > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] POS limo > Message-ID: <2c2de.5490cbb0.3d2b6...@aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > >> ...Do you think the Martha treatment could help that car?.. >> > What that gem needs is one pass from a Leopard tank. > > RLE >> >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012 19:01:04 -0400 (EDT) > From: relng...@aol.com > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 109D turd > Message-ID: <2c37b.6e3a5351.3d2b6...@aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > >> ...Kaleb you dumb okie, its MOBIL 1. Mobile is a city in Alabama.... >> > And Biscayne Blue is an old Chevrolet color. > > RLE > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Sun, 08 Jul 2012 19:06:39 -0400 > From: Rich Thomas <richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] G, GLK, GL. ML... > Message-ID: <4ffa127f.9090...@constructivity.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > I do. > > --R > > On 7/8/12 6:44 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: >> Nobody needs any of these things for runs to Starbuck's or the mall. > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Sun, 08 Jul 2012 18:14:05 -0500 > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <ka...@striplin.net> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 109D turd > Message-ID: <assp.8536ac0c76.4ffa143d.1080...@striplin.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > That is what color the window sticker says it is. > On 7/8/2012 6:01 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: >>> ...Kaleb you dumb okie, its MOBIL 1. Mobile is a city in Alabama.... >>> >> And Biscayne Blue is an old Chevrolet color. >> >> RLE >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> ----- >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 2012.0.2195 / Virus Database: 2437/5120 - Release Date: 07/08/12 >> >> > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Sun, 08 Jul 2012 18:14:41 -0500 > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <ka...@striplin.net> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <Mercedes@okiebenz.com>, Banned List > <ban...@okiebenz.com>, davesl...@okiebenz.com > Subject: [MBZ] 190D is now on ebay > Message-ID: <assp.053666d25a.4ffa1461.5050...@striplin.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > bid to win > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150852942106 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 13 > Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012 17:30:04 -0700 > From: clay monroe <redgh...@comcast.net> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] LED lights idiotic? > Message-ID: <e21e5980-62d5-4def-8658-13cc613a8...@comcast.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Would something like this resolve the issue? > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-bulb-turn-signal-hazard-flasher-relay-load-resistor-/360409867522?hash=item53ea1a2502&item=360409867522&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr#ht_5953wt_907 > > If so, where am I supposed to look to find the one on a 1974 w107 that I > would swap out? > > > > On Jul 7, 2012, at 3:10 PM, Fmiser wrote: > >>> Jaime Kopchinski wrote: >> >>> I assume we're talking about putting LEDs in older cars to >>> replace traditional light bulbs... >> >> Yes. >> >>> I'd be very weary to replace a bulb with LEDs unless you buy >>> one of the pre-made solutions. >> >> That's what Clay did. >> >>> Home-made solutions simply lack reliability, and do you really >>> want to risk not having a basic safety feature as lighting? >>> Will a home-made solution work from -30F to +130F for years? >>> In extreems of humidity and vibration? The factory solution >>> will... its been designed tested to do so. >> >> The discussion is around how to get the blinking lights to blink >> at the correct rate because the flasher drive depends on the >> lamp current as part of the timing cycle. The LEDs draw much >> less current, so the timing is off. The homemade part involves >> modifying the _flasher_ to accommodate the LED current draw. >> >> And to say "Home-made solutions simply lack reliability" is a >> very broad statement. They might lack reliability. So might >> the commercial products. If I'm replacing incandescent >> lamps with LEDs, my replacements will almost certainly work >> better "from -30F to +130F for years? In extreems of >> humidity and vibration?". That's the nature of an LED. >> >>> My opinion: if you want modern technologies in your old car, >>> do it right: buy a properly engineer solution or buy a newer >>> car. >> >> My opinion: if you want modern technologies in your old car, do >> it right and do it yourself because there is no way to verify >> the engineering of pre-made, aftermarket products. >> >> -- Philip >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 14 > Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012 17:41:00 -0700 > From: clay monroe <redgh...@comcast.net> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] LED/Xenon headlights? > Message-ID: <695d3aee-d749-445c-9ef5-ae0d5d7b3...@comcast.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Roger, > > a much simpler solution than that. H4 LED lamp. Same as halogen bulb used > in the euros > > On Jul 7, 2012, at 4:13 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: > >>> ....I was thinking about swapping in LED to the headlamps. Pretty cost >>> ineffective if that application would not work. The glare shield in the >>> euro lamps reduces light bleed head on and a bit to the side. Not silvered >>> so >>> it does not reflect photons back toward the reflectors... >>> >> You can't because there is no such conversion kit. And if you are thinking >> about a Xenon conversion, they put out lots of light but it's too bright to >> oncoming traffic because there is no filament and Xenons cannot be dimmed or >> flashed. >> >> My OE Bi-Xenons have a solenoid controlled shutter that drops over the >> single bulb for low beam which is the industry standard method. >> >> RLE >>> >>> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 15 > Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012 18:04:23 -0700 > From: clay monroe <redgh...@comcast.net> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] dirty oil flush > Message-ID: <4626dce5-c9e6-4a8b-8bb5-e0241d1be...@comcast.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > I am not flushing the thing. I am going to keep putting fresh oil in, until > what comes out looks good longer and less like it was run hard in a diesel > engine. > > > On Jul 7, 2012, at 7:08 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > >> Might pay to pull the rocker covers off to see what the go is. >> If you're game you can do an engine flush but I would definitely want to >> know what I am up against. >> An engine flush might dislodge all sorts of nasties that can block up the >> oil passages. >> >> Hendrik >> who is thinking about a flush for the Izuzu >> >> On 04/07/12 10:52, Brian Toscano wrote: >>> I'd just change oil and filter every 500-1000 miles until that stops. If >>> it doesn't get another engine. >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 6:49 PM, clay monroe <redgh...@comcast.net> wrote: >>> >>>> It smells like worn out oil. Sad that it should after so few miles or >>>> time. Not burned, just used. Like M1 after 6k miles in a 220D. No water >>>> in the oil, not whipped up or foamy, no excessive gritty feel to it when >>>> rubbed between fingers. It is like an oil vampire sucked all the additives >>>> out of it and left anemic oil behind >>>> >>>> clay >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 16 > Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012 18:08:48 -0700 > From: clay monroe <redgh...@comcast.net> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] dirty oils done dirt cheap done M1 > Message-ID: <c144b3f4-ca26-476a-bad1-378ef737e...@comcast.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > M1 did wonders in Gump for 8 years, then the engine suffered metal death on > the rocker arms. Metal fatigue at 300kmile > > > On Jul 7, 2012, at 7:36 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > >> Wellllll, I reckon you would be foolish to waste $$$'s on M1 in an engine >> that is old, sure if you rebuild the engine and it is nice and shiny inside >> then extendes M1 use would the go. >> >> Hendrik >> who doesn't use M1 >> >> On 08/07/12 05:27, clay monroe wrote: >>> Changed over to castrol diesel stuff. Seems to have a minor impact on >>> pressure. Will keep going with changes and see if it gets better. If the >>> sediment is flushed out that way, I should be able to use M1 >>> >>> >>> clay >>> >>> >>> 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green >>> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > End of Mercedes Digest, Vol 80, Issue 41 > **************************************** _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
