Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL water pump

Don't see, yet, how I can easily and "safely" hold the fan Don't tell anybody, but I padded the jaws of some vise-grips and clamped to the pulley/belt. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Parking made easy

Till the software goes belly up. Walt, who doesn't care for robopark... On Sep 7, 2010 12:18 AM, wrote: http://www.woehr.de/en/projekte/budapest_m730/index.htm RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archi

Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I wonder what is wrong with it. 140,000 miles might have something to do with it. ___ 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

[MBZ] Parking made easy

http://www.woehr.de/en/projekte/budapest_m730/index.htm 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://okiebenz.com/m

Re: [MBZ] M1 atf $17 for 3 quarts

On Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:57:35 -0400 Mitch Haley wrote: > Buy 3 quarts of M1 ATF for $26.97 at > http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/ > > and enter coupon code BIG10 for $10 off, and select pickup at your > local store. You could also get $25 off on 7 quarts with BIG25. Nice discount. We don't have

Re: [MBZ] M1 atf $17 for 3 quarts

Nice, time to stock up on gear lube for when I redo my tranny and diffs! Walt On Sep 6, 2010 11:57 PM, "Mitch Haley" wrote: Buy 3 quarts of M1 ATF for $26.97 at http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/ and enter coupon code BIG10 for $10 off, and select pickup at your local store. You could also get

[MBZ] M1 atf $17 for 3 quarts

Buy 3 quarts of M1 ATF for $26.97 at http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/ and enter coupon code BIG10 for $10 off, and select pickup at your local store. You could also get $25 off on 7 quarts with BIG25. I get an error every time I try to use coupon LC123, but it is a valid coupon. Any order with

Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI

On Mon, 6 Sep 2010 21:46:16 -0400 "WILTON" wrote: > No longer listed. Try the second link Mitch posted. He commented it truncated the first too much. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives htt

Re: [MBZ] ArchLinux

On Mon, 6 Sep 2010 19:14:59 -0500 Mountain Man wrote: > Craig wrote: > > They even have it for Linux, though you have to look carefully at the > > page to see the link. > > hmmm - all I saw was XP installer > I'll need to take another look-see. > If you come up with the link - put it up here - t

Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI

On Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:44:41 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > I wonder what is wrong with it. The listing says, "AC works great blows ice cold air ..." No wonder. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI

I wonder what is wrong with it. On 9/6/2010 8:05 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Mitch Haley wrote: Here's the cheapest I've seen: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=28571827 Oopos, truncated that link too much: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=285718276 ___

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL water pump

Of course! ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Peter Frederick" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 9:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL water pump Because the bolt is in the hub and the fan is connected with the viscous clutch. T'will spin mi

Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI

No longer listed. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 9:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI Here's the cheapest I've seen: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=28571827 __

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL water pump

Because the bolt is in the hub and the fan is connected with the viscous clutch. T'will spin mightily! Peter ___ 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 o

Re: [MBZ] Making progress on the 603 bent rod car

Watch that you don't lose the index pin on the camshaft -- my brother managed to dislodge it, the cam broke, bent a valve and wrecked a brand new valve guide. Not sure how he did it since I wasn't there, but watch out -- it may pull out if you pull the sprocket, for instance. My brother's

Re: [MBZ] W123 stuck fuel sending unit

3. - Your roads are too smooth to provide the vibration needed to get the float to follow the fuel level. You need to drive in Oklahoma once in a while :-) I try to keep track of the miles, and don't trust the gauges on these older cars. On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 7:04 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] W123 stuck fuel sending unit

Brilliant and abundantly clear! Just one followup Q: *You can take it from here, but I like to plug things before putting it back in the tank to check the low fuel light and the gauge. Gently tip it up and down to see if the gauge changes position. If so, you're done.* Does this mean I should

Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI

Mitch Haley wrote: Here's the cheapest I've seen: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=28571827 Oopos, truncated that link too much: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=285718276 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI

Here's the cheapest I've seen: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=28571827 ___ 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 opti

Re: [MBZ] Odometer issues, the new 300D50, to roll forward or not roll forward?

Well, it's settled. The title for the TX truck shows 112K miles, and "mileage exceeds mechanical limits". So I'll just leave it as is, and call it a day. Walt, who's going to be elbows deep in a Mitsubishi tomorrow. On Aug 28, 2010 4:42 PM, "Peter Frederick" wrote: In Indiaian, it's only fraud

Re: [MBZ] W123 stuck fuel sending unit

This is an easy one - If you pull the carpet up from the cargo area, you will see a large (3"-4") plastic plug or cap. Pry this up and you'll be looking at the top of the sending unit. Get a big crescent or channel lock pliers, and after you unplug the wiring harness, unscrew the sending uni

Re: [MBZ] ArchLinux

Craig wrote: > They even have it for Linux, though you have to look carefully at the > page to see the link. hmmm - all I saw was XP installer I'll need to take another look-see. If you come up with the link - put it up here - thanks. mao ___ http://www.okieben

[MBZ] W123 stuck fuel sending unit

The fuel gauge in my 1985 300TD read "full" for 2 weeks while the miles piled on. For this period, the gauge returned to zero with the engine off and then steadfastly remained pinned at F with nary a flicker as the miles accumulated and the days marched by. Finally, at 353 miles I broke down and

Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI

Has 2 batteriesone to start and operate the engine, another one to handle auxiliary functions also known as " convenience items", in MB talk. At least, that's what the "Error Message" said! John On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 4:44 PM, WILTON wrote: > Aux battery? > > Wilton > > - Original Messag

Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI

Aux battery? Wilton - Original Message - From: "John Freer" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 7:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI Have an 05 with 52K miles. 35 mpg road, 25 town and 0-60 in 6.7 seconds...best diesel MB ever made! 05 is the last y

Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI

Have an 05 with 52K miles. 35 mpg road, 25 town and 0-60 in 6.7 seconds...best diesel MB ever made! 05 is the last year of the straight 6 and doesn't have a chemical plant under it. Only trouble I have had was the glow plugs had an upgrade, aux battery went out and a bolt vibrated loose and me

Re: [MBZ] Making progress on the 603 bent rod car

On Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:57:08 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > Maybe in 10 years it will be back in the car!! NOT. I hope to at > least have the thing either ready to drop in, or dropped in ready to > bolt up by the end of next weekend. We all wish you success. Craig __

[MBZ] 140 ball joints

Am I seeing things or do the ball joints on the 140 just need to be unbolted to be replaced? Looks like its just got a big stem that slides into a hole held on with a big bolt. If this is true, why the heck didnt they make all the cars this way?? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300,

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

'Gonna try that tomorrow. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 6:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help Is this the car that was loosing coolant? I would guess water pump. Pull the be

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL water pump

'Just took another look; 'don't see the ridges or holes yet, but the fan shroud, etc, is still on; 'haven't gotten to the point I can see it well yet - just reviewing the situation. BTW, why couldn't I secure the fan and coupling as a unit by tying a rope or cord at the BASE of 2 or 3 blades an

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL water pump

Go to harbor freight, they have the tool for less than $10. On 9/6/2010 5:14 PM, WILTON wrote: Any tips on R&R of water pump. 'Don't see, yet, how I can easily and "safely" hold the fan coupling it from turning. The written directions mention a "counter holder," which I don't have. It's pro

[MBZ] Making progress on the 603 bent rod car

I got the bottom end buttoned back up. Got the head installed today and torqued down. Next put the cam shaft back on and the misc bits here and there then that engine will be ready to drop back in. Planning on degreasing the engine bay and the engine as they are both a horrible mess. Maybe

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

yep On 9/6/2010 5:03 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote: Kaleb will buy it for $500, I'm sure. Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ 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 o

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

Is this the car that was loosing coolant? I would guess water pump. Pull the belt and see how everything rolls. On 9/6/2010 12:22 PM, WILTON wrote: Just started the SDL; loud metallic scream/squeal coming from lower right corner of engine; alternator or water pump? What next? Wilton _

[MBZ] Indy in Kalamazoo, Mi

Looking for a a reliable, friendly, reasonable mercedes diesel mechanic to help with my son-in-laws' 1985 300D project. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Not much luck at the dealership so far. Tried to schedule an alignment for the front end and they put us down for one month later.

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL water pump

Thanks, I'll look for something like that. MB price for a simple tool is 'zackly why I'm looking for the very "economical" (cheap), homemade tool. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Peter Frederick" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 6:27 PM Subject: Re

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL water pump

On my 300D, there is a pair of raised ridges on the bearing housing. Bend a stiff wire that fits into the holes in the fan housing and use those two ridges to hold the wire while unscrewing the 8mm bolt from the hub. Should be fairly easy with a short piece of pipe over the 8mm Allen key,

[MBZ] 05 320CDI

Uh-oh! I've taken a peek! There's a white/grey '05 320CDI (100 kmi) nearby; 'asking $20k. I'm thinking max. 16-17k. What do y'all think? If I look, what should I look for on this? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] Indy Mechanic in Austin, TX??

On Mon, 6 Sep 2010 13:24:35 -0700 "Greg Fiorentino" wrote: > Hi: > > Do any of you know of a reliable Benz shop in Austin TX? One of my > sons is moving there with my '80 240D that I am gifting him. YES!!! Ben's Workshop 410 Pressler St Austin, TX 78703 (512) 472-6517 Just south of 5th and P

[MBZ] 91 350SDL water pump

Any tips on R&R of water pump. 'Don't see, yet, how I can easily and "safely" hold the fan coupling it from turning. The written directions mention a "counter holder," which I don't have. It's probably something that slips over the fins securely enough to hold it from turning without break/de

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

Yeah, I already had that thought. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kevin Kraly" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 6:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help Kaleb will buy it for $500, I'm sure. Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

Kaleb will buy it for $500, I'm sure. Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ 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://okieben

Re: [MBZ] Europa

I sold a working Europa that was OE in a '68 911 to a friend in the restoration business in PA a while back for a hundred bucks. Original papers etc. Just the ticket for a resto. Those old Beckers are nothing special. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

[MBZ] Indy Mechanic in Austin, TX??

Hi: Do any of you know of a reliable Benz shop in Austin TX? One of my sons is moving there with my '80 240D that I am gifting him. TIA Greg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] Today' Crack Smoker

Maybe it's one of those, buy the radio, and get the car thrown in for free deals. Ed 300E On 6 September 2010 14:55, Russ Williams wrote: > Becker Europa Radio > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260660626655&v > iewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

I even stuffed a paper towel under it coupla days ago hoping to find wet towel after a good drive; still no wetness. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Peter Frederick" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 3:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

Because it only leaks at fairly high rpm. At idle or stopped, no leak. All the coolant dribbled out while you were driving, leaving spots on the highway, but not the drive. I've had several water pumps do this over the years, it's hard to see what's going on if they don't leak out the upp

Re: [MBZ] Today' Crack Smoker

On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 11:55 AM, Russ Williams wrote: > Becker Europa Radio > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260660626655&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123 > > I'd really like to believe that the guy entered a zero too many while posting his auction and

[MBZ] Today' Crack Smoker

Becker Europa Radio http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260660626655&v iewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

'Been leaning that way for several days, but how could a water pump lose so much water without any outward clue? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 1:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

Me, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Peter Frederick" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 1:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help Slipping belt or something grinding. I'd lay money on a dead water pump Peter

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

WILTON wrote: Just started the SDL; loud metallic scream/squeal coming from lower right corner of engine; alternator or water pump? What next? Dead water pump would explain more than one recent issue, would it not? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and u

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

Slipping belt or something grinding. I'd lay money on a dead water pump Peter ___ 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

[MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

Just started the SDL; loud metallic scream/squeal coming from lower right corner of engine; alternator or water pump? What next? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/ar

Re: [MBZ] Back to the ring and once again Roger is stuck in reverse

Hendrik & Fay wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxwRgSZiKTk Another point of view: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRI5Zdtqe8U ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arch

Re: [MBZ] was ArchLinux, now news services

Walt Zarnoch wrote: I'll take Brit leftism over "must not say anything the current administration deems improper" any day. From what little TV news I've seen, it appears that the All Barack Channel and the National Barack Channel have had their lips firmly attached to His Royal Backside sinc

Re: [MBZ] Virus attack on the Information minister

> Anyway, it is my intent to audition yet another antivirus program. My > first program was compromised--Zone Alarm, and now my second > one--Shield Deluxe Pro--went down as well. Zone Alarm is not strictly an antivirus program. It does not look for virus signatures in files you download, etc.

Re: [MBZ] Virus attack on the Information Minister

I omitted the link to the TDSSKiller software: http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?qid=208280684 -- Brian Smyla Contract Wind Turbine Technician ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:

Re: [MBZ] Virus attack on the Information Minister

I myself have seen this malware, along with a stealthy exploit that will randomly redirect google search result clicks. As previously mentioned, System Restore may resolve the issues. Some of the malware will corrupt your restore points (as happened with MY system), leaving you unable to use them

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL trirsty

I had a bad head gasket on an 84 SD which only leaked out of the side of the engine; the only traces were a couple of faint vertical whitish yellow "stripes" on the block just above the oil pan (not the sump pan). I think the stripes were deposits left behind when all the water evaporated from

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1977 Mercedes Benz 240 D Elegant Slug - $2800 (Wardsboro, VT)

Well said-I will remember that. All humor aside, I liked both of my 240D's-my fist one was the first MB that I personally owned so it was like a first love-so to speak.(Now that I think of it, I had an girlfriend like that too.) Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. (Out f

[MBZ] Back to the ring and once again Roger is stuck in reverse

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxwRgSZiKTk Hendrik who is still picking on Roger but that's alright he can handle it ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscr