Re: [MBZ] i spent the evening in the chattahoochee

2008-05-27 Thread Kevin Kraly
i feel sick and glow a little in the dark Our Willamette River here in Oregon is much the same only COLDER! People water-ski and swim in it all the time which is surprising to me! It smells terrible, and even the sighted paddlers on our dragon boat team can't see the paddle blades once they a

Re: [MBZ] Hoses to heater core

2008-05-27 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 7:12 PM, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> close all the way when current is applied, and open when not, or vice >> versa. No "partially open" state is implemented or needed---it's >> controlled not by a variable voltage but by PWM from the climate >> control brain.

Re: [MBZ] Slipping trannies and the magic cure (might just be the modulator)

2008-05-27 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 5/27/2008 8:48:45 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 1 Try driving without the vacuum line attached and see if it still slips All good suggestions but the symptom of a bad modulator (not necessarily a leaking modulator) is a slipping 2-3 shift an

Re: [MBZ] Slipping trannies and the magic cure

2008-05-27 Thread Hendrik & Fay
According to the elves: 1 Try driving without the vacuum line attached and see if it still slips 2 check modulating pressure 27-020 And now for the tricky stuff if none of the above work 3 make sure you have a temperature throttle valve or some such thing in the valve housing 430/1 item 117 (or 11

[MBZ] i spent the evening in the chattahoochee

2008-05-27 Thread Gary Hurst
i feel sick and glow a little in the dark never knew how much that dirty water done to me ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery op

Re: [MBZ] Clunky ball joint 86 W201

2008-05-27 Thread Jim Cathey
> None of the supplied sleeves will fit the top of the old ball joint to > press it out the bottom of the control arm (this is assuming it's the > same as the W124, you need to check). Any bit of pipe that will seat > in the tool and fit inside the hole in the control arm will work, as > you d

Re: [MBZ] 380SL solution found

2008-05-27 Thread Jim Cathey
> Bottom line: If your gasser is showing ign problems, you may need a > new battery. Always worth testing the battery voltage (in a couple of places) _while_ you crank. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.bu

Re: [MBZ] Hoses to heater core

2008-05-27 Thread Jim Cathey
> close all the way when current is applied, and open when not, or vice > versa. No "partially open" state is implemented or needed---it's > controlled not by a variable voltage but by PWM from the climate > control brain. While the control voltage is certainly PWM, there is some question as to t

Re: [MBZ] Slipping trannies and the magic cure

2008-05-27 Thread Dan Weeks
I originally thought it was a worn clutch, too, until Gary and Loren mentioned vacuum. The other shifts are very firm, and the 3-4 happens too early from my point of view, and downshifts are very harsh. Seems like someone has overtightened the modulator to compensate for the slipping 2-3 sh

Re: [MBZ] slipping trannies and the magic cure

2008-05-27 Thread Trampas
Early 1990s W126 had bad clutches installed from factory, causing wear around 100k and slipping. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hendrik & Fay Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 9:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] sli

Re: [MBZ] 380SL solution found

2008-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
send money Loren Faeth wrote: > For those who have been following the several month saga of the 380SL > with an intermittent "No start when hot" problem. Several solutions > were suggested, including changing the Fuel pump relay and the fuel > pump. I changed both with no positive results. O

Re: [MBZ] short block vs. long block - 1983 300TD

2008-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The head is unique to the wagon, have to use a wagon engine or swap the wagon head on. Mitch Haley wrote: > andrew strasfogel wrote: >> Kaleb, >> I may have found a used '84 project car with a good engine. Will that >> engine fit in my 83 without any modifications? > > If it's coming out of a

Re: [MBZ] 124 Shock Conversion [was: Re: 103 Head issue]

2008-05-27 Thread Mitch Haley
I called him a couple of months ago when that 190dt near me was on eBay, me he didn't want to talk much. Mitch. "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > > Where is Ron these days? I think he has dropped off the planet > > Mitch Haley wrote: > > Craig McCluskey wrote: > >> I see. It applies only to wagons

Re: [MBZ] Im off

2008-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
land of cheese and porn OK Don wrote: > Alaska? Minnesota? I'm betting on Alaska. > > On Sat, May 24, 2008 at 6:49 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Heading to the great white north >> -- > > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Mat

Re: [MBZ] slipping trannies and the magic cure

2008-05-27 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Sorry to burst your bubble but more than likely if an auto box slips in just one shift it is not a vacuum issue, as the vacuum modulator affects all shifts. If you adjust the modulator to tighten up the shift you may well find that the other shifts will be harsh. More probable is a problem in th

Re: [MBZ] 124 Shock Conversion [was: Re: 103 Head issue]

2008-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Where is Ron these days? I think he has dropped off the planet Mitch Haley wrote: > Craig McCluskey wrote: >> I see. It applies only to wagons, then? > > Wagons, euro cars with towing package, and some S-class cars had SLS. > Somebody on this list has/had a euro 240D with towing package / self

Re: [MBZ] short block vs. long block - 1983 300TD

2008-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
$200 andrew strasfogel wrote: > Anybody care to guess what an engine-less 1983 300TD with a nice blue > interior and rusty but restorable body is worth? No warranty on the used > transmission either! > > On Fri, May 23, 2008 at 10:05 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > >> I don

Re: [MBZ] Im off

2008-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
further north andrew strasfogel wrote: > Illinois? > > On Sat, May 24, 2008 at 7:49 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > >> Heading to the great white north >> -- >> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK >> 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, >> 89 560SEL, 89 2

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] Im off

2008-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
No, he now wants to keep the car. You might be able to do some sort of swap with Todd though maybe. Luther wrote: > bringing back the engine to swap me for my 85? > > Luther, mobile-Blackjack II > > > - Message from [EMAIL PROTECTED] - > > >> Heading to the great white north >> -- >

[MBZ] Im back from the great white north

2008-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Anything involving a trip to toads involves bad weather. Heavy rains all the way up to ST. Louis. After that cleared up. Have a nice visit with Todd, I have him a 250D with a bad engine, I came back with a 66 220SEb finny. Not sure what the hell Im going to do with that. Thing has been in

Re: [MBZ] more stupid dog issues

2008-05-27 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Nothing wrong with a Bitza, if you know what bits are in it and can get a look at the parents. Pit bulls are notorious for violent behaviour and can snap. Although their reputation has been excagerted because most pit bull owners are clueless idiots who do not know how to manage the breed. A lot

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 30, Issue 163

2008-05-27 Thread LWB250
Something else you'll want to do to make the job go easier, especially if this car has seen winter, is to get under it in advance and hose down the fittings with some penetrating oil. Flare nut wrenches are a must for this, too, as with any other open end wrench you'll round off the fittings, and

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 30, Issue 163

2008-05-27 Thread Dan Weeks
Thanks, Max! I shall do that. It DOES make sense, now that you mention it, that such a stiff ride would be bad for something. Glad to know they are so inexpensive. Dan On May 27, 2008, at 5:36 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Dan, > > My understanding is that when the accumulators are bad, th

Re: [MBZ] Hoses to heater core

2008-05-27 Thread Alex Chamberlain
>> If I were draining the cooling system and pulling that hose anyway, I >> would take the opportunity to test the monovalve. I ought to amplify that---of course I mean "test the monovalve and see if it needs replacement." They don't fail nearly as often as on the 123 and 126 chassis, it seems li

Re: [MBZ] Hoses to heater core

2008-05-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
Thanks, Alex. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 6:49 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hoses to heater core > On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 3:29 PM, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yes, ver

Re: [MBZ] Hoses to heater core

2008-05-27 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 3:29 PM, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yes, very near the battery, anyway. Thanks. > If I were draining the cooling system and pulling that hose anyway, I would take the opportunity to test the monovalve. Alex ___ http

Re: [MBZ] CD JOB 83-40

2008-05-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
BTW, Peter, 'was hoping you'd found a magic way to get at evap without htr core. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 6:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CD JOB 83-40 > On the evaporator you need only

Re: [MBZ] CD JOB 83-40

2008-05-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yes, thanks. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 6:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CD JOB 83-40 > On the evaporator you need only remove the hose set. Of course you > need to remove the heater h

Re: [MBZ] CD JOB 83-40

2008-05-27 Thread Peter Frederick
On the evaporator you need only remove the hose set. Of course you need to remove the heater hoses. You will need to loosen the clamp bolt on the bulkhead to get the hose set off the expansion valve and to get the hose set back on. It's between the fuse box and strut mount, on the return

Re: [MBZ] Hoses to heater core

2008-05-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yes, very near the battery, anyway. Thanks. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 6:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hoses to heater core > Beside the battery. > > Peter > > >

[MBZ] CD JOB 83-40

2008-05-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
Peter, you said that for evapectomy, ALL I need to do on engine side is remove ref hoses (one bolt/nut) from exp valve. 'You sure? Don't I need to remove entire evap/heater core BOX from inside car? This, of course, requires disconnecting htr hoses, doesn't it? Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Hoses to heater core

2008-05-27 Thread Peter Frederick
Beside the battery. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_oki

Re: [MBZ] 124 diesel battery recommendation?

2008-05-27 Thread LarryT
The battery for my W124 (91 300D 2.5T) has the vent tube - came like that from AutoZone - bought in Feb 06, IIRC. I guess that is to prevent acid damage to metal structures in the engine compartment? Seems like a good idea - unless the tube goes near something important ;-^ Larry T (6

Re: [MBZ] 124 diesel battery recommendation?

2008-05-27 Thread John Robbins
As far as Autozone is concerned... there doesn't appear to be anything on the surface http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autozone Loren Faeth wrote: > Dunno, I heard there was a link between Autozone and dead sam. I > heard that Autozone was a sam daughter, and o'R was taken to the > national scene

Re: [MBZ] 124 diesel battery recommendation?

2008-05-27 Thread Loren Faeth
Dunno, I heard there was a link between Autozone and dead sam. I heard that Autozone was a sam daughter, and o'R was taken to the national scene by involvement of the the Ex of the said daughter of dead sam. You tell me, I don't know. I do know the head shed of Oreilly's is in the same regio

Re: [MBZ] OT - Buick $ Question

2008-05-27 Thread Kevin
Something else to consider, parts for the first couple years of the full size GM FWD with a 3.8 are rather scarce. They completely changed things in 87 or 88, and totally abandoned the electronics that were on the earlier cars. Supporting an earlier one today is going to be expensive. Save your mon

Re: [MBZ] 124 diesel battery recommendation?

2008-05-27 Thread OK Don
Are you implying a relationship between the Walton family and O'Reilly's? > All that said, I DON'T like sending all my money to Arkansas. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92

Re: [MBZ] OT: cheaper than a unimog

2008-05-27 Thread Ed Booher
On Sun, May 25, 2008 at 2:54 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Around 3000 miles away in NY..LOLOL > > Mike While the fuel cost would be prohibitive, coast to coast, the things wouldn't stop for anything. Mountain, desert, lake, ocean, Canada .. it's like the Energizer bunny. EdB -- "I

Re: [MBZ] Hoses to heater core

2008-05-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Thought so. 'Found it; immediately BEHIND inner corner of battery. Thanks, Alex! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 2:12 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hoses to heater core > On Mon, May 26, 2008

Re: [MBZ] 124 diesel battery recommendation?

2008-05-27 Thread Loren Faeth
fool around. > >Max Dillon, digest lurker > >'87 300TD, 308k miles > >Charleston SC > >-- next part -- >A non-text attachment was scrubbed... >Name: not available >Type: application/ms-tnef >Size: 3397 bytes >Desc: not available &

[MBZ] OT - Buick $ Question

2008-05-27 Thread Donald Snook
Randy wrote: "Old friend has an 86 Buick Electra that he wants to sell. He wants $2K. I told him it was a $500 car." 86 has the 3.8 engine that was the precursor to the real 3800 (that came out in 88). It is a good engine, but the common failure on the 86-87 3.8 engine was the timing chain. Th

Re: [MBZ] car for BOOHER

2008-05-27 Thread Ed Booher
Wouldn't you know it, I'm on shift all week and can't check messages at work, get home today to login for the first time in days, and see this link that is deleted by poster. *sighs* Thank you, as always, for thinking of me though. It's very appreciated. EdB On Fri, May 23, 2008 at 4:11 PM, Redg

Re: [MBZ] 124 diesel battery recommendation?

2008-05-27 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston SC J63
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Re: [MBZ] 124 diesel battery recommendation?

2008-05-27 Thread Loren Faeth
Many batteries in the last 20 years have had a vent tube attachment point, allowing the gas to be vented away from the engine area. Most motorcycle batteries have this feature also. The Autolite battery for my escort had this, as the battery was mounted in the passenger compartment. useful a

[MBZ] 124 Rear Suspension for Dan Weeks

2008-05-27 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston SC J63
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Re: [MBZ] Drive shaft vibration solution

2008-05-27 Thread Loren Faeth
Yeah, I know. I chased the driveshaft shake all over the place on my SDL after an idiot took it apart after they took it off without my permission. I never did find it. At 11:18 AM 5/27/2008, you wrote: >That is great Loren. Nothing worse to track and fix than vibrations. >Sometimes $ is spen