Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 198
My 01 S class MB does that too. Says how many miles before service and checks the level. Wasn't it 00 that MB offered that first? MB counts down the miles to service. Seems like it starts a 300 or so then at 100 then when due, if I remember right. I change when it's convenient for me. So if it's within a K or so it gets done. There's something about buying an $80,000.00 car and saving $50.00 on an oil change that makes me twitch. Ken In a message dated 8/24/2005 12:28:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Oil Condition Sensor To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Newer Cadillac's have a display in the dash area showing Oil Life expressed as a percentage, it will typically go to 10,000 miles before showing an oil life of 0%. There is also one for the transmission fluid. An industry first in new vehicle features, this oil probe can determine and detect the actual level and remaining engine oil life. It can reduce the need for costly engine repairs due to poor oil maintenance as well as prevent unnecessary oil changes. This was from a plug for a 2005 STS. Interesting, Dan Elliott 82 300D-T 84kmi
Re: [MBZ] website...
oh, thats nice. Rusty Cullens wrote: But it's going to be a info site too soon. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 12:31 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] website... thats a parts website Dave M. wrote: We already have the website - it's just that some folks prefer the email format. Here's the link: http://www.buymbparts.com/forum/index.php :-) -Dave M. -- Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 07:57:20 -0700 (PDT) From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] website... was: Oh joy! Another oil thread! We need a site, like mbz.org, where these discussions can be put in article form and new list members can be directed there. When I joined the list and asked about oil, I got the same OH HERE WE GO AGAIN - I was somewhat taken aback, but now I understand as I have seen the same thread several times in the last year. BUT, keep in mind, that it was very helpful for me and for any new person to the list...we just DON'T KNOW unless it's explained...and the misconceptions are cleared up. After 10,000+ miles on M1, I have almost no leaking (much more on dino). Anyway, a website with articles, amny of which could be taken from the oild mbz site with permission of the authors, would be very useful. Christopher ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] website... was: Oh joy! Another oil thread! and old site
Yea, mine crashed too, and I was sick of it. BenzBarn wrote: I keep talking to Richard and he keeps telling me it will happen. Of course, my own web site crashed along with everything else. Somehow my concerns are more about my own site ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] website...
Right, I am quite familiar with the forum. Dont have much time to sift thru all that stuff though too often. Dave M. wrote: Huh...? Click the link... there's a web forum too. A nice thread-based tool with ability to post attachments, insert images, searchable, also you can sign up for email notification when there are replies to topics you're interested in. Neat stuff. =) +dm -- Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 11:30:32 -0500 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] website... thats a parts website Dave M. wrote: We already have the website - it's just that some folks prefer the email format. Here's the link: http://www.buymbparts.com/forum/index.php :-) -Dave M. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car
Looks like a nice car for swine. Joe Mendyka wrote: http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=12dt4k6q.5id2sia2x=0h=1y=dfakfv Here's a link to the pics I took of my car. I hope that they give a fair representation of what I've got. If there's anything else someone would like a picture of, let me know. -Joe ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] crap in tanks and TOILET PAPER (?!?!??!) filters....
50 years ago the stuff you wiped your butt with was a paper that did NOT break down to well in a wet envinronment and then came along companies like Georgia Pacific and about 30 years ago they developed a butt wipe paper that was designed to break down with moisture. Got any moisture in your crankcase? Now about 10 years ago a company named Oberg in Everett Washington came out with a fine screen filter that will stop particles that filters like Mann, Fram, Purcolator could only dream about slowing down. The filter worked so well that you had to have one with a tell tail light unit that told when the oil flow was slowing down due to the filters efficiency. I have seen race engines assembled in a clean room then set up on a engine dyno and shut down after a brief run because the Oberg unit was too efficient. The Oberg unit would remove small machine particle's, lint from hand towels used by the machinist/mechanics, stuff the hot tank chemicals did not get, well you get the idea. Adios amigos Don in Mexico On 8/24/05, Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, Aug 24, 2005 at 02:15:11PM -0400, Marshall Booth wrote: TOILET PAPER FILTERS - what is everyone talking about? Real toilet paper or the Hengst fuel filters that look a bit like a roll of toilet paper? If the former, how do you do it? Filters that use toilet paper as the filter element have been available for at least 50 years. They are VERY effective, but must be changed rather frequently in most situations. They CAN provide excellent filtering for fine (in the 1 micron range) particulate. They remove soot beautifully (Mercedes disposes off soot by changing the oil). Using a TP filter, one VW diesel owner did not CHANGE his Mobil 1 oil for 60kmi and when it was finally changed it was still honey colored and the TBN had not dropped more than about 50%. Problem was that he had to change the filter at least every 2500 miles or the filter would occlude, and with each filter change, a qt of fresh oil had to be added. The actual cost for the 60kmi was only about $10-12 less than if he had change the oil/filter in the conventional way - and there was the labor and disposal problems of changing the filter every 2500 miles (24 times) for 60kmi of driving. I have one of these on one of my cherokees - a frantz oil filter. It is literally a roll of toilet paper as the element, but it's not paper I'd want anywhere near my bathroom, for fear that it got used. I think 1000 grit sandpaper would be more comfortable. The oil filter that the jeep was supposed to get is NLA, and the one that everyone tries to sell me rubs on the motor mount and leaks like a sieve as a result, so I have to use a cheesy FWD cadillac filter. The PO wasn't convinced that the caddy filter provided enough filtration. *shrug* To me, the toilet paper soaked in oil makes a great campfire starter in the desert. I'm looking forward to lighting off the one that got changed after the fuel pump diaphragm went and the pump started pumping gasoline in the oil :) K ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Don Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com http://www.marketplacemexico.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?
how much? Alan Duff wrote: I've got a '87 190E 16 valve with the 5 speed manual transmission. The smoke silver color with black leather interior. 132k miles in excellent condition, no dents or rust. Runs rough as it has a fuel injection problem. My indie says he doesn't have time to work on it until the fall. Would like to sell it if anyone is interested Alan Duff Knoxville, TN ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] website... was: Oh joy! Another oil thread!
macswine, you never did send me that message offline. Christopher McCann wrote: We COULD have an article on oil that covers basics and gives the various positions on the matter. There is so much written about it in posts, that I doubt it would be hard to find people to make their cases for the article. Just think of it - no more oil threads! CM --- Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It only has top level stuff from mbz.org, and a few bits here and there when you try to dig deeper. None of the meat seems to have survived. I will volunteer to edit some stuff together, but I am NOT starting with anything even close to an oil thread. Or, my tires are better than your tires. God give me strength. Kaleb, I am going to send you a message privately. Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i know even less about computers than i do about car parts :( At 12:07 PM 8/24/2005, you wrote: Is it possible to spider the wayback website for the info? On 8/24/05, JabbaHursty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yes, it would be nice to salvage what we can. it does not appear as if mbz.org http://mbz.org is ever coming back At 10:57 AM 8/24/2005, you wrote: We need a site, like mbz.org http://mbz.org , where these discussions can be put in article form and new list members can be directed there. When I joined the list and asked about oil, I got the same OH HERE WE GO AGAIN - I was somewhat taken aback, but now I understand as I have seen the same thread several times in the last year. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Raytown, Missouri -1985 300SD, 209K miles, Wulf (http://www.pictureblogger.com/My-1985-Mercedes-Benz-300SD) -1976 240D, ManyK miles, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen = Alternative Fuel Test Vehicle) DISCLAIMER: DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME! I AM A PROFESSIONAL IDIOT, I THINK. -1998 Toyota Sienna CE, 99K miles, The Van Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] website...
We already have the articles, there will be a website soon, its already in the works. Just have to be patient. Luther Gulseth wrote: Rusty is the one who will say YES to the idea. He also already pays someone to maintain his website. Also, I do not have the archives from Dick's website stored -Original Message- From: JabbaHursty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Aug 24, 2005 1:51 PM To: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] website... so why don't you do something about it, you dumb arkie Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix) '82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] proper and best fluids
Always change the FUSES! All fuses, all the time. No amount of fresh fluid will help if the fuses are not NEW On Wednesday, August 24, 2005, at 03:34 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary, Welcome to the list ! You asked about what are good fluids to use. There is not a consensus of which motor oil to use but I think that the below suggestions would be good choices. Some people seem to think that regular oil is fine and have had good results with it. motor oil - Mobil 1 5w-40 (or any weight) transmission - auto - dextron III, any brand, some use Mobil 1 for more consistent shifting in the Winter. rear end - Mobil 1 75-90 w radiator - Zerex G-05 or Mercedes Fluid Don't forget to change your powersteering filter and use the same dextron III to fill. Also change your brake fluid. Good Luck, Dan Elliott 82 300D-T 84kmi -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] proper and best fluids
Marshall Booth wrote: I'm NOT fond of anything made by Castrol since they chose to call their hydrocracked group III oil synthetic. That's just plain dishonest as far as I'm concerned. Me too. Syntec may have even been a bit better than M1 when first introduced, but I didn't try it until it was group III, and it just didn't hold up. Consumption was higher, and after 1,000 miles or so, oil pressure was lower. When I read about the truth in advertising claims, I quit buying Castrol brake fluid. Fortunately, Valvoline now has good DOT4 that's cheaper and easier to find than Castrol.
[MBZ] Metric T Fitting source?
I'm looking for a Metric T fitting in brass or steel. It looks to be 12mm diameter with 1.5mm thread spacing. Would consider using Metric-to-NPT adapters, but McMaster does not have anything smaller than 16mm. All this talk of bypass filtration has peaked my curiosity and I'm looking to tie into the oil pressure sending unit connection - or perhaps someone has a better idea? Any help appreciated Thanks -Dave Walton
Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car
Was it my imagination, or did one side of the car look not too bad and the other side of the car look a bit on the rough side? On 8/24/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks like a nice car for swine. -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car
yea, I seem to recall that. LT Don wrote: Was it my imagination, or did one side of the car look not too bad and the other side of the car look a bit on the rough side? On 8/24/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks like a nice car for swine. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] website... was: Oh joy! Another oil thread!
Chris: Let's first sort out transubstantiation. Then we will tackle the difficult issues such as Mobil 1. On 8/24/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We COULD have an article on oil that covers basics and gives the various positions on the matter. There is so much written about it in posts, that I doubt it would be hard to find people to make their cases for the article. Just think of it - no more oil threads! CM -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?
He isn't answering, is he? Luther is probably already there signing papers. On 8/24/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: how much? Alan Duff wrote: I've got a '87 190E 16 valve with the 5 speed manual transmission. The smoke silver color with black leather interior. 132k miles in excellent condition, no dents or rust. Runs rough as it has a fuel injection problem. My indie says he doesn't have time to work on it until the fall. Would like to sell it if anyone is interested Alan Duff Knoxville, TN ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
Re: [MBZ] Metric T Fitting source?
Just T into the synflex lint with a 1/4 inch synflex T. Or if you have an older car, T in to the smaller metal line with a 1/8 inch compression T Did that YEARS ago on my 200D It runs 86 PSI at highway speed, warmed up. It will go over 100 PSI cold if you are not careful. I have not done it with newer cars. pegged at 3 bar is good. Don't know what car you have, but this works for all the 60-90 MBs I have seen. At 07:05 PM 8/24/2005, you wrote: I'm looking for a Metric T fitting in brass or steel. It looks to be 12mm diameter with 1.5mm thread spacing. Would consider using Metric-to-NPT adapters, but McMaster does not have anything smaller than 16mm. All this talk of bypass filtration has peaked my curiosity and I'm looking to tie into the oil pressure sending unit connection - or perhaps someone has a better idea? Any help appreciated Thanks -Dave Walton ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?
oh well LT Don wrote: He isn't answering, is he? Luther is probably already there signing papers. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] Metric T Fitting source?
dave walton wrote: All this talk of bypass filtration has peaked my curiosity and I'm looking to tie into the oil pressure sending unit connection - or perhaps someone has a better idea? It beats drilling a hole in the oil filter housing. I bought an oil pressure gauge at JC Whitney many years ago with a metric fittings kit, it was intended to tee into an oil pressure switch installation in import cars. 12mm sounds a little big for that kit, and I don't know where I put it so I can't check it.
Re: [MBZ] website... was: Oh joy! Another oil thread!
ROTFLMAO! It's the same issue - where do you think synthetic oil comes from?! I look up Mobil 1 in the Summa Theologica tonight (I think it's in the Secunda Secundae) and give you all the Thomistic answer tomorrow. :-) Christopher --- LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris: Let's first sort out transubstantiation. Then we will tackle the difficult issues such as Mobil 1. On 8/24/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We COULD have an article on oil that covers basics and gives the various positions on the matter. There is so much written about it in posts, that I doubt it would be hard to find people to make their cases for the article. Just think of it - no more oil threads! CM -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Raytown, Missouri -1985 300SD, 209K miles, Wulf (http://www.pictureblogger.com/My-1985-Mercedes-Benz-300SD) -1976 240D, ManyK miles, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen = Alternative Fuel Test Vehicle) DISCLAIMER: DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME! I AM A PROFESSIONAL IDIOT, I THINK. -1998 Toyota Sienna CE, 99K miles, The Van Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car
LT Don wrote: Was it my imagination, or did one side of the car look not too bad and the other side of the car look a bit on the rough side? That would be an appropriate characterization of the body. The car is driveable and I feel that it would hold up on a 1k mile trip. The problem, as I've mentioned before, is that the key does not turn. I've been told that this is due to a busted key tumbler and steering wheel lock. Also, if you planned to take it on the highway, it shakes between 60 and 65. Probably needs an alignment. I've driven with it like that for almost a year. That's probably not great for the car, but I go to school full time and work part time so I do what I can when I can and when I can afford it. I've changed the oil a few times in the year that I've owned it and changed the air and fuel filters. I'd like to think I can get $1000+ for the car. If anyone has an offer, feel free to message me privately. BTW, I'm in Wallingford CT which is near New Haven if you're in the Northeast and want to come by and take a look.
Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car
Joe: What I said was only an observation. I grew up in snow country (WV) and spent my military career in snow country (MA/NY/DC). In those years, I don't think I've ever seen a vehicle so clean on one side with rust on the other. Don
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?
Actually, I think I have a better chance of being nominated as the Prom King for 2006 in my small town than we do of Luther buying a gasser. At least I'd hope so. On 8/24/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: oh well LT Don wrote: He isn't answering, is he? Luther is probably already there signing papers. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?
Well he did buy that 300E LT Don wrote: Actually, I think I have a better chance of being nominated as the Prom King for 2006 in my small town than we do of Luther buying a gasser. At least I'd hope so. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car
On 8/24/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Joe: What I said was only an observation. I grew up in snow country (WV) and spent my military career in snow country (MA/NY/DC). In those years, I don't think I've ever seen a vehicle so clean on one side with rust on the other. Don Well, if you look very closely (I tried to get this in the pics, but I'm no photographer), you'll see SLIGHT discoloration in places where it was touched up but the paint does not match exactly. I can see how that would seem odd. :-P
[MBZ] How to change power steering fluid
LT Don, I'd recommend trying the following: 1) remove cover from PS reservoir. 2) remove plug from bottom of steering box and allow PS fluid to drain (may need to move steering off dead center to get the flow going) 3) replace filter with new 4) install plug 5) fill with PS fluid (I'll recomend M1 ATF because of the extreme cold in IA). The plug I'm referring to is where the centering tool is screwed in to ensure the box is centered when the front end is aligned. I've never used this procedure myself so let me know how it works! I've attached procedure 46-412, which shows the centering screw plug (#060) on pages 6 7 Very respectfully, /s/ LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USNR '85 300TD 323k miles (Euro 5spd) '96 Infiniti I30 150k miles (wife's 5spd) '73 Balboa 20 'Sanctification' Charleston SC
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?
LOL! Whoa there boy. No decisions yet. IF the time comes, it'll be fair market value. IE not in Kaleb's $500 domain. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/24/05, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: how much for the wagon? On Wed, 24 Aug 2005 11:44:21 -0500, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just got to figure out where to park it then. I've got a 1-car garage and a 1.5 car driveway. I've got one Golf, one W123 wagon, and 2 motorcycles... Makes for a full lot. I might have to sell the wagon. :/ Tim 1982 300TD Moby -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (Slate grey, black MBTex, WVO/D mix) '82 300D '90 300E (both parts or can run??) ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?
Oh yeah, that'd look good. Texas car imported to Canada in October (on paper) and then reimported back into the US the following August! LOL! Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/24/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: $100 and I can leave at dawn tomorrow to come pick it up. Do NOT sell it to Kleb, whatever you do. Don On 24 Aug 2005 19:13:05 -, Alan Duff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got a '87 190E 16 valve with the 5 speed manual transmission. The smoke silver color with black leather interior. 132k miles in excellent condition, no dents or rust. Runs rough as it has a fuel injection problem. My indie says he doesn't have time to work on it until the fall. Would like to sell it if anyone is interested Alan Duff Knoxville, TN ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?
$501. Just for you dude. :) Tim 1982 300TD Moby (who's worth a lot more than $501) On 8/24/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: how much? Alan Duff wrote: I've got a '87 190E 16 valve with the 5 speed manual transmission. The smoke silver color with black leather interior. 132k miles in excellent condition, no dents or rust. Runs rough as it has a fuel injection problem. My indie says he doesn't have time to work on it until the fall. Would like to sell it if anyone is interested Alan Duff Knoxville, TN ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?
I'd like to get $2,000. Alan Duff Knoxville, TN - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 7:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much? how much? Alan Duff wrote: I've got a '87 190E 16 valve with the 5 speed manual transmission. The smoke silver color with black leather interior. 132k miles in excellent condition, no dents or rust. Runs rough as it has a fuel injection problem. My indie says he doesn't have time to work on it until the fall. Would like to sell it if anyone is interested Alan Duff Knoxville, TN ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?
Was the coupe a gasser? On 8/24/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well he did buy that 300E LT Don wrote: Actually, I think I have a better chance of being nominated as the Prom King for 2006 in my small town than we do of Luther buying a gasser. At least I'd hope so. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?
If I had the $2000 discretionary I'd already be on my way to pick it up. On 8/24/05, Alan Duff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd like to get $2,000. Alan Duff Knoxville, TN - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 7:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much? how much? Alan Duff wrote: I've got a '87 190E 16 valve with the 5 speed manual transmission. The smoke silver color with black leather interior. 132k miles in excellent condition, no dents or rust. Runs rough as it has a fuel injection problem. My indie says he doesn't have time to work on it until the fall. Would like to sell it if anyone is interested Alan Duff Knoxville, TN ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?
Daymn! I'm on my way now. Let's see, it's 9:30 pm in Toronto now. It's 2 hours to the border, then a 4 hour wait there to cross after getting the rubber glove love treatment. You say the fuel injection is the only problem? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/24/05, Alan Duff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd like to get $2,000. Alan Duff Knoxville, TN - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 7:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much? how much? Alan Duff wrote: I've got a '87 190E 16 valve with the 5 speed manual transmission. The smoke silver color with black leather interior. 132k miles in excellent condition, no dents or rust. Runs rough as it has a fuel injection problem. My indie says he doesn't have time to work on it until the fall. Would like to sell it if anyone is interested Alan Duff Knoxville, TN ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car
Clean and sober is nice. On 8/24/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: However, as of this moment I think he elected to get off the pot, instead. Mac -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
[MBZ] wierd SDL charging problem.
One of the SDL's is not acting right. Every so often while the wife is out and about, the thing wont start when she goes to leave wherever. The battery is just not strong enough to turn it over. Usually hooking up a jumper pack gets it going. It can do this once a week, or go many weeks and not do it. So just now I put the meter on it and with the car off get about 12.something volts at the battery. When car started I was getting about 13.8 or so then dropped down to about 13.5 to 13.3. Turn on AC and headlights, it drops to about 12.8 or so, cant remember exactly but it was below 13. So do these numbers sound right? Is my alternator weak? Battery? Will check battery again in the morning to see what its at after sitting all night. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] wierd SDL charging problem.
How many individuals can start a sentence with those four words? On 8/24/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One of the SDL's ... -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?
TimothyPilgrim wrote: You say the fuel injection is the only problem? And the A/C compressor isn't mounted, so no serp belt until he gets the mounting bolts for the compressor. Runs rich and smokes black. I just talked to him on the phone. Sounds like a nice enough project car, but I can't drive it home as is.
[MBZ] Oh LORD
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960S-MERCEDES-2-DR-HARDTOP-FUEL-INJ-6-CYL-MUST-SEE_W0QQitemZ4571152908QQcategoryZ39405QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
[MBZ] did anybody notice?
The server was down for about 3 minutes. Thats how real software updates are done. They dont take weeks to months. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] e-coli
True - they're OK in the lower part, not not ANY fun in the upper part. On 8/24/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sure they are. Your belly is full of e-coli right now. It's the 0157-H7 strain that causes the problems. They are more aggresive than the regular guys and so they eat the lining of your guts and cause bleeding. Ken -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?
I had one indy do some work and it improved a little. He was competent so it is likely not an easy fix. Runs rough and blows black smoke. My new indy said it could be as much as $1,500 to fix, as the system is complex and you have to work through as you go. Looks just like this one. http://makeashorterlink.com/?F2BA36CAB Alan - Original Message - From: TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 9:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much? Daymn! I'm on my way now. Let's see, it's 9:30 pm in Toronto now. It's 2 hours to the border, then a 4 hour wait there to cross after getting the rubber glove love treatment. You say the fuel injection is the only problem? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/24/05, Alan Duff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd like to get $2,000. Alan Duff Knoxville, TN - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 7:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much? how much? Alan Duff wrote: I've got a '87 190E 16 valve with the 5 speed manual transmission. The smoke silver color with black leather interior. 132k miles in excellent condition, no dents or rust. Runs rough as it has a fuel injection problem. My indie says he doesn't have time to work on it until the fall. Would like to sell it if anyone is interested Alan Duff Knoxville, TN ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?
look at the signature, it tells all! Do remember this Sir LT, I'm dying for a '78 450SL.(why '78 do you ask? That, old man, is my year of birth!) On Wed, 24 Aug 2005 20:13:44 -0500, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Was the coupe a gasser? On 8/24/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well he did buy that 300E LT Don wrote: Actually, I think I have a better chance of being nominated as the Prom King for 2006 in my small town than we do of Luther buying a gasser. At least I'd hope so. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (Slate grey, black MBTex, WVO/D mix) '82 300D '90 300E (both parts or can run??)
Re: [MBZ] wierd SDL charging problem.
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: One of the SDL's is not acting right. If it started when she left home, you'd think she could drive quite a ways without an alt and it would still restart. The intermittent nature of the problem makes me wonder if the GP relay is sticking on sometimes.
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?
Have you thought of going into auto sales as a profession? You'd be a natural -- to starve to death. On 8/24/05, Alan Duff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had one indy do some work and it improved a little. He was competent so it is likely not an easy fix. -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
Re: [MBZ] more on a NEW strange noise
Check the wiper for the horn switch -- On 8/24/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yea ... have also noticed that the sound comes every quarter turn of the steering wheel, but only when turning left. On 8/24/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds like you're getting warm -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC
Re: [MBZ] wierd SDL charging problem.
Kaleb, is that my old SDL? On 8/24/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How many individuals can start a sentence with those four words? On 8/24/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One of the SDL's ... -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Richard 1987 300D 178k with miles and miles to go!!! Midwest City, Oklahoma
Re: [MBZ] wierd SDL charging problem.
WOW, where did you run off too? Yes, it is actually. Its a very strange car indeed. The cracked head seems to have cured itself for the time being. Im quite sure that is only temporary though. On the charging problem, yes, its your old car. The relay for the seats is unplugged so thats not it, or shouldnt be anyways. Needing to hurry up and get the euro project done so I can take this car off the road to give it a going thru. Richard Smith wrote: Kaleb, is that my old SDL? On 8/24/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How many individuals can start a sentence with those four words? On 8/24/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One of the SDL's ... -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] wierd SDL charging problem.
The brushes are worn out on the voltage regulator. Get a new one, pull the splash pan, remove the old one (two screws) put the new one in, problem goes away. You must have at least 13.5 V at max load above 1200 rpm to charge the battery. This is a common problem -- you have about 200,000 miles, right? Peter
Re: [MBZ] wierd SDL charging problem.
, yep 201K miles to be exact. Peter Frederick wrote: The brushes are worn out on the voltage regulator. Get a new one, pull the splash pan, remove the old one (two screws) put the new one in, problem goes away. You must have at least 13.5 V at max load above 1200 rpm to charge the battery. This is a common problem -- you have about 200,000 miles, right? Peter ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] Oh joy! Another oil thread!
I'm going to get it analyzed and wait for the results before I change it this time since I'm more confident that I'm not burning up the engine. This will be another 10,000 mile run. We'll see -- -- I'l report the results. On 8/24/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: so you are saying you can probably go 20k between changes? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC
[MBZ] 450 SEL
Luther: This guys lot is a mile from my house. Could look at it for you. Although a 79 it was probably built in 78. http://makeashorterlink.com/?G1FA22CAB Alan Duff Knoxville, TN - Original Message - From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 10:25 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much? look at the signature, it tells all! Do remember this Sir LT, I'm dying for a '78 450SL.(why '78 do you ask? That, old man, is my year of birth!) On Wed, 24 Aug 2005 20:13:44 -0500, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Was the coupe a gasser? On 8/24/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well he did buy that 300E LT Don wrote: Actually, I think I have a better chance of being nominated as the Prom King for 2006 in my small town than we do of Luther buying a gasser. At least I'd hope so. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (Slate grey, black MBTex, WVO/D mix) '82 300D '90 300E (both parts or can run??) ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise
On Wed, 24 Aug 2005 15:12:52 -0500 LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, when I drive fast I don't turn the steering wheel far enough to make it click. Well, why not? Craig
Re: [MBZ] Oh joy! Another oil thread!
I get the three pack at www.youroil.net. From their web site: Everything you need to do 3 samples, sample bottles, pre-paid mailing boxes, labels and instructions. You'll learn if your engine is wearing normally or not. Only $55 ! That's $18 each analysis. You pay your money, the kits come in the mail, you fill the little bottle, fill out the form, and send it off. The results come back in a couple of weeks. Very similar to going to the doctor -- Oh yes, www.youroil.net is run by a list member, Larry T. - keeping the business in the family. On 8/24/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BTW where does one get an analysis done? what does it typicaly cost? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC
Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise
Don't don't wanna do rollovers. On 8/24/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 24 Aug 2005 15:12:52 -0500 LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, when I drive fast I don't turn the steering wheel far enough to make it click. Well, why not? Craig ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise
That must be a record for a 240D ! On 8/24/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, when I drive fast I don't turn the steering wheel far enough to make it click. On 8/24/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The left side tie rod has sheared off and is clicking when you drive slowly. When you steer left fast, it heals itself -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC
Re: [MBZ] 450 SEL
2 strikes. Too plain of a color and wrong year. Yea, I know it was probably made in '78, but it's the sentimental value of being the '78 model year. On Wed, 24 Aug 2005 21:31:29 -0500, Alan Duff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther: This guys lot is a mile from my house. Could look at it for you. Although a 79 it was probably built in 78. http://makeashorterlink.com/?G1FA22CAB Alan Duff Knoxville, TN -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (Slate grey, black MBTex, WVO/D mix) '82 300D '90 300E (both parts or can run??)
Re: [MBZ] wierd SDL charging problem.
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: yea, I had thought of that. Not really sure of a way to tell without it sticking on while Im looking at the thing. I wonder if it's feasible to temporarily change the hookup of the indicator light to the relay so the light glows when the plugs glow instead of going out when it's time to start.
Re: [MBZ] Fuel price Mexico
I'm haldf Irish and half German, but can't speak (or type) either of them worth a crap -- think I'll stay where I am. On 8/24/05, Don Teresa Merriman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tequila man tequila, both of you dudes come on down. On 8/24/05, Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: well im half Chihuahua and half german Shepard...do i qualify to move to the land of beans and tortillas? On 8/24/05, Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey I'm half Spanish and half German and don't look like a gringo, do I qualify to move down south? I don't speak Spanish but I do ok with with German! Rory -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC
[MBZ] going Veggie
Just talked to Debbie's brother on MSN. He has taken an interest in WVO my Benz. Says he thinks he has all of the necessary parts to install a 2nd tank in my trunk, has an electric fuel pump he will donate, has the fuel line and filters, etc. Best of all, he is a pro mechanic so we'd have access to a real lift to plumb the thing up. This could be fun. -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
Re: [MBZ] more on a NEW strange noise
You think it is a switch? How would I check it? On 8/24/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Check the wiper for the horn switch -- On 8/24/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yea ... have also noticed that the sound comes every quarter turn of the steering wheel, but only when turning left. On 8/24/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds like you're getting warm -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
Re: [MBZ] going Veggie
YOU GO BOY!!! On Wed, 24 Aug 2005 21:42:24 -0500, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just talked to Debbie's brother on MSN. He has taken an interest in WVO my Benz. Says he thinks he has all of the necessary parts to install a 2nd tank in my trunk, has an electric fuel pump he will donate, has the fuel line and filters, etc. Best of all, he is a pro mechanic so we'd have access to a real lift to plumb the thing up. This could be fun. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (Slate grey, black MBTex, WVO/D mix) '82 300D '90 300E (both parts or can run??)
Re: [MBZ] wierd SDL charging problem.
On Wed, 24 Aug 2005 22:40:48 -0400 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: yea, I had thought of that. Not really sure of a way to tell without it sticking on while Im looking at the thing. I wonder if it's feasible to temporarily change the hookup of the indicator light to the relay so the light glows when the plugs glow instead of going out when it's time to start. An easier solution would be to add a light emitting diode (LED) in series with a resistor in one of the empty holes at the bottom of the instrument cluster and wiring that across the output of the glow plug relay to ground. Craig
Re: [MBZ] Overclocking and Zerex
On Wed, 24 Aug 2005 13:04:07 -0700 redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: found the real stuff for $9.96 at autopartswarehouse.com. Maybe Rusty needs to source himself some from their stock. Like wipe it out and pass the savings on to the list I went to the site and found Mercedes coolant for $22.71 per gallon, a far cry from $9.96. Rusty's cost at http://buymbparts.com/ is $21.07, noticably cheaper. Craig
Re: [MBZ] did anybody notice?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The server was down for about 3 minutes. Thats how real software updates are done. They dont take weeks to months. Ya'know, it's precisely that sort of statement that many a man has lived to eat covered in crow later, Kaleb. LoL! Mac
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh yeah, that'd look good. Texas car imported to Canada in October (on paper) and then reimported back into the US the following August! LOL! Actually, don't laugh at that. I imported a Volvo wagon with a Mustang GT 5.0 engine and BW T-5 gearbox in June 2001, from Arizona, and sold it back to a guy in Virginia in October of the same year. Makes the re-import to the USA work like a greased duck. Otherwise you have to pay a customs broker your first born child and the option on your second, to do all the paperwork (if the car is under 25 yrs), PLUS you have to get a compliance letter from Mercedes Benz Canada. If you can prove it was exported from the U.S., it's no hassle at all. Mac
Re: [MBZ] 450 SEL
So ... I guess I should be in the market for a 1952 xxxD then? Or would a '52 be a 'Toon? [Actually, that would be fun to own.] On 8/24/05, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 2 strikes. Too plain of a color and wrong year. Yea, I know it was probably made in '78, but it's the sentimental value of being the '78 model year. -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
Re: [MBZ] more on a NEW strange noise
No - it's the wiper (carbon? brush) that rubs on a ring (the ground connection, I think) under the horn pad - pull off the horn pad, turn the wheel, see if there is anything un-toward in there. On 8/24/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You think it is a switch? How would I check it? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC
[MBZ] metric t fitting
Dave Check with Parker Hannifin- the EO series. A local hydraulic house (Parker Distributor) may have one. Constantine
Re: [MBZ] wierd SDL charging problem.
Just change the voltage regulator, finsih the euro engined car, and sell it to me (cheap, of course). On 8/24/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 24 Aug 2005 22:40:48 -0400 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: yea, I had thought of that. Not really sure of a way to tell without it sticking on while Im looking at the thing. I wonder if it's feasible to temporarily change the hookup of the indicator light to the relay so the light glows when the plugs glow instead of going out when it's time to start. An easier solution would be to add a light emitting diode (LED) in series with a resistor in one of the empty holes at the bottom of the instrument cluster and wiring that across the output of the glow plug relay to ground. Craig -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC
Re: [MBZ] wierd SDL charging problem.
hmm, thats interesting. Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: yea, I had thought of that. Not really sure of a way to tell without it sticking on while Im looking at the thing. I wonder if it's feasible to temporarily change the hookup of the indicator light to the relay so the light glows when the plugs glow instead of going out when it's time to start. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?
I've got a '78 SLC -- If I'm not as thrilled with it as I expect to be after the new engine is out in I might be up for a trade -- - On 8/24/05, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: look at the signature, it tells all! Do remember this Sir LT, I'm dying for a '78 450SL.(why '78 do you ask? That, old man, is my year of birth!) -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC
Re: [MBZ] did anybody notice?
hahaha, you are probably correct. Steve MacSween wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The server was down for about 3 minutes. Thats how real software updates are done. They dont take weeks to months. Ya'know, it's precisely that sort of statement that many a man has lived to eat covered in crow later, Kaleb. LoL! Mac ___ -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] 450 SEL
I keep a 1949 Leica lens for just that reason, plus the upkeep and storage is a LOT less than another car -- -- On 8/24/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So ... I guess I should be in the market for a 1952 xxxD then? Or would a '52 be a 'Toon? [Actually, that would be fun to own.] -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?
perhaps you should contact me about this sometime. OK Don wrote: I've got a '78 SLC -- If I'm not as thrilled with it as I expect to be after the new engine is out in I might be up for a trade -- - On 8/24/05, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: look at the signature, it tells all! Do remember this Sir LT, I'm dying for a '78 450SL.(why '78 do you ask? That, old man, is my year of birth!) -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?
chop the damn C off it and we'll negotiate. On Wed, 24 Aug 2005 22:28:54 -0500, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got a '78 SLC -- If I'm not as thrilled with it as I expect to be after the new engine is out in I might be up for a trade -- - On 8/24/05, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: look at the signature, it tells all! Do remember this Sir LT, I'm dying for a '78 450SL.(why '78 do you ask? That, old man, is my year of birth!) -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (Slate grey, black MBTex, WVO/D mix) '82 300D '90 300E (both parts or can run??)
Re: [MBZ] Overclocking and Zerex
Must have set a cobweb loose when I ordered the stuff. They only shipped one and I paid for two. Could be they figured out the screw up, because it was world pac anyway. Going to make a stink, because the confirmation said I was getting two gallons. Better get two gallons and they cover the screw up themselves On Wednesday, August 24, 2005, at 08:02 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Wed, 24 Aug 2005 13:04:07 -0700 redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: found the real stuff for $9.96 at autopartswarehouse.com. Maybe Rusty needs to source himself some from their stock. Like wipe it out and pass the savings on to the list I went to the site and found Mercedes coolant for $22.71 per gallon, a far cry from $9.96. Rusty's cost at http://buymbparts.com/ is $21.07, noticably cheaper. Craig ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?
Hi Alan, I take it the car uses a KE-jetronic(CIS/E) fuel injection system? Has the O2 sensor been changed in living memory? Find a decent(fully equipped) Mercedes specialist who is able to diagnose fuel pressures and not just guess away, that is our job. Also remember if these high performance motors don't get a good run every now and then they will tend to gum up with crap(how is that for a detailed technical term:-) Hendrik - Original Message - From: Alan Duff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 11:45 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much? I had one indy do some work and it improved a little. He was competent so it is likely not an easy fix. Runs rough and blows black smoke. My new indy said it could be as much as $1,500 to fix, as the system is complex and you have to work through as you go. Looks just like this one. http://makeashorterlink.com/?F2BA36CAB Alan - Original Message - From: TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 9:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much? Daymn! I'm on my way now. Let's see, it's 9:30 pm in Toronto now. It's 2 hours to the border, then a 4 hour wait there to cross after getting the rubber glove love treatment. You say the fuel injection is the only problem? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/24/05, Alan Duff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd like to get $2,000. Alan Duff Knoxville, TN - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 7:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much? how much? Alan Duff wrote: I've got a '87 190E 16 valve with the 5 speed manual transmission. The smoke silver color with black leather interior. 132k miles in excellent condition, no dents or rust. Runs rough as it has a fuel injection problem. My indie says he doesn't have time to work on it until the fall. Would like to sell it if anyone is interested Alan Duff Knoxville, TN ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.14/79 - Release Date: 22/08/2005
[MBZ] MB V-6 diesel vs Lexus hybrid coast to coast
From New York to LA - diesel beats hybrid on fuel August 24, 2005 Although many may think petrol-electric hybrid drives use less fuel than other engines, German car magazine Auto Bild has shown that a modern diesel engine is a superior alternative -- an almost as good in city driving. The magazine, as reported in its latest issue, conducted a comparative test drive from the East Coast to the West Coast of the USA - from New York to Los Angeles - with a new Mercedes-Benz ML 320 CDI and a Lexus RX 400h with a petrol/battery hybrid system. The test result showed that the advanced diesel engine was far more fuel-efficient than the hybrid over long distances and only marginally less so in a city The cars were driven about 5200 km from New York to San Francisco and the final figures told a story that will turn the greens blue in the face: The results showed that while the ML 320 CDI (165kW) returned an average fuel consumption of 7.62 litres/100km, the hybrid SUV (155 kW) averaged 8.64 litres/100km. The difference of just under 11 percent, Auto Bild said, underscored the superiority of a state-of-the-art diesel engine over a hybrid drives. The endurance test also showed that hybrid technology was only marginally more fuel efficient in urban traffic where it is most effective in reducing consumption. At 9.8 litres/100km, the diesel returned only 0.17 litres/100km heavier fuel consumption in city driving than the hybrid. The M-class performed admirably under diverse conditions during the entire 5200km trek, said an Auto Bild editor. The endurance test also showed that hybrid technology was only marginally more fuel efficient in urban traffic . I hadn’t expected such a big advantage in fuel efficiency. Underneath the bonnet of the ML 320 CDI is an all-new V-6 engine with third-generation common-rail technology that has brought further improvements to fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and performance. At 510Nm, the V6 has one of the highest torque outputs of any engine in its displacement class, and this performance begins at only 1600rpm. The Mercedes-Benz coast-to-coast test cars were also equipped with diesel particulate traps, helping to further reduce the M-Class’s emissions. The 320 CDI engine meets Euro IV regulations even without the trap. ___ http://www.motoring.co.za
Re: [MBZ] Crazy to go 20K on any oil
Donald Snook wrote: So, is the point of going 15-20,000 miles just so you can say you did that? No matter anyone’s thoughts about the price of Mobil 1, I think we can all agree that it is cheaper than an engine. This thread has demonstrated that people have an almost religious belief about the oils they use in there cars. I suppose I am no different in that all I could think was “Oh God! Why would someone go 20K on the same oil.” If the oil becomes dirty and requires changing at 1,000 miles, there is NO argument that it shouldn't be changed. If it doesn't require changing for 20kmi there is absolutely NO reason to change it sooner. It's all a matter of how dirty it gets. Different driving styles with different engines and different conditions will dictate the change interval. There is NO single interval or even pair of intervals that is best! All the manufacturer can do is provide a VERY conservative estimate that will assure safety under arguably worse case conditions. That usually results in 75-80% of the oil being discarded before it's life is even half exhausted. A little measurement and some common sense can allow the SAFE extension of oil change intervals by 100-200 or even 400% even using a conservative criteria (2% soot for example). It makes no more economic sense to discard oil with half or more of it's life left, than to discard half the fuel you buy rather than burning it all or discarding half the food you buy without eating it! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
Re: [MBZ] Crazy to go 20K on any oil
Don Teresa Merriman wrote: OK please don´t flame me or what ever you computer geeks do, I asked the question about Mobil 1 and have learned a lot, how ever I am very surprised there are no comments about the quality/brand of filters used. When I was in the biz there were lots of knock offs on filter brands. I cut apart filters and spread the contents out so customers could see what they were getting for their buck. So now a new question, what is the best brand of filter to use with a synthetic lubricant¿ Hengst, Mann and Knecht filters are fine as are MB filters (most of them are manufactured by Hengst, Mann and Knecht). I do NOT suggest any others. They can be purchased inexpensively from Rusty and other Mercedes specialists. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
Re: [MBZ] did anybody notice?
And the list admin does not hide behind excuses... Kaleb, in case no one else remembers to tell you - thanks for picking up the tattered remains of the old lists running with this project. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 9:15 PM To: Banned List; Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] did anybody notice? The server was down for about 3 minutes. Thats how real software updates are done. They dont take weeks to months. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Marshall, this is no joke...
Christopher McCann wrote: Marshall, Recall your invitation that I conduct research for a cure for cancer (HAHA) the other day? Here is the message that was in my fortune cookie at lunch today: You could prosper in the field of medical research. I nearly died laughing. So I think I will abandon marketing and alternative fuel research and take up medicine...any posts available at Presby? :-) Research always requires research subjects... Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
Re: [MBZ] Marshall, this is no joke...
Funny, very funny Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marshall Booth Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 12:35 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Marshall, this is no joke... Christopher McCann wrote: Marshall, Recall your invitation that I conduct research for a cure for cancer (HAHA) the other day? Here is the message that was in my fortune cookie at lunch today: You could prosper in the field of medical research. I nearly died laughing. So I think I will abandon marketing and alternative fuel research and take up medicine...any posts available at Presby? :-) Research always requires research subjects... Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] proper and best fluids
Dave M. wrote: In addtion to what Jeff said... 1) Marshall noticed that his OM60x engines would develop lifter noise before a 5kmi change interval rolled around, which would go away when the SynTec was changed. Reverting back to Mobil-1 kept them quiet past 5kmi. This was, I believe, with the original 5W-50 variety. Marshall can correct or elaborate on this I'm sure. Actually I noticed that SynTec consumption rate increased starting at about 2500 miles. This is a CLASSIC sign of viscosity improver (additive) breakdown (it happens with MANY conventional oils - especially those that use ONLY group I base so must make extensive use of viscosity improvers). At about the same time I was puzzling over the increasing oil consumption rate, Red Line published a test in which an unnamed 5W-50 oil (SynTec was the ONLY 5W-50 oil sold in the US then) displayed marked reduction in lubricity that corresponded with the increased consumption rate I was seeing. It was later confirmed that the 5W-50 oil was SynTec. As long as SynTec is changed frequently, it's pretty good oil - much better than most conventional oils - but it needed to be changed MUCH more frequently than Mobil 1 - long before soot or other combustion by-products made it unsuitable. 2) IMO, almost all the synthetic oils on the shelf at McParts are the fake Group III stuff (Rotella Syn, Valvoline, etc). There are not many true synthetics left, but at the moment Amsoil, Mobil, and Red Line are all the real deal. For more than you EVER wanted to know about oils (and I'm not joking here), check out this website: http://bobistheoilguy.com/ For the record I don't believe in any oil additives and the site above basically agrees with that. For 1-time cleaning purposes, AutoRX is neat stuff but that's not a magical additive like most claim to be - it's specifically for cleaning. Neat stuff actually. I use Mobil 1 for cleaning. Works GREAT. If an engine is spectacularly dirty I have used a short interval (400-600 miles) of a high quality of conventional oil with a VERY aggressive additive package (like Delo 400) before putting in the Mobil 1 (but I only did that once and I'm NOT sure anything was any cleaner at the first Mobil 1 change then with just using Mobil 1 alone). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
Re: [MBZ] wierd SDL charging problem.
Mitch - Actually I have a very simlar problem on my '81 SD. I'm afraid I gave up trying to figure just what is going on months ago, so I just put my charger on it every few days. I did put an indicator on it for a while. I went to Radio Shack and bought a 12V Sonalert. I extended the wire lengths and squeezed them through a wiring harness grommet by the master cylinder booster,to get access to the passenger compartment. I grounded one of the lead wires and hooked the other to the terminal on the #1 glow plug. Whenever the glow plugs were on, the Sonalert started beeping, and yes a couple of times after driving around for over 20 minutes the thing would randomly start beeping. I finally took the Sonalert out 'cause I got tired of listening to it. Never did find out just what was resetting the glow plug relay. One day I plan to add a temporary wire from a temporary switch, to be mounted inside, to the terminal on the glow plug relay that gets its' signal from the ignition switch. This so that the glow plugs can only come on when the switch is on. I will only turn the switch on for starting, then off. It seems to me the problem must be an intermittant open in the wire that serves that purpose and it keeps resetting the relay. Why else would my battery go dead only while the car is running? It can sit unused for over a week and still be charged so it isn't a load dragging it down while it sits, only when it is running. BTW, new 70 amp Bosch rebuilt alternator now with a Transpo adjustable regulator set to about 14.2 volts, load tests says it puts out plenty of current. Third new battery in two years, meaning this is the fourth battery since this happened. I replaced a three year old interstate with a new one. Interstate dealer tested that one and pronounced it bad. Installed the second new Interstate. Went to a Bosch Service Center, when that one kept going dead, thinking it had to be the rebuilt alternator, where the guy swore that it had to be a bad battery, and that he had seen multiple bad Interstate batteries in a row. That replacement did last almost a month before it repeated the cycle of low batteries. So much for his credability. New afterglow relay and glow plugs, New ignition switch (in case that was my intermittant connection). Verified clean connections in the glowplug circuit. It is just fine on a long trip even with my Euro headlights (with 100/130 H4s)on at night even with long periods of high beams. After a few days of wifes' errands around town, it will just refuse to start caused by a low battery, but will quickly start with a jump. What have I missed? I guess I should try my switch experiment sometime soon. The re-charging routine is beginning to get rather old. :^) Barry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 7:41 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] wierd SDL charging problem. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: yea, I had thought of that. Not really sure of a way to tell without it sticking on while Im looking at the thing. I wonder if it's feasible to temporarily change the hookup of the indicator light to the relay so the light glows when the plugs glow instead of going out when it's time to start. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] cars from the years of our births
Well, I'd be in the market for a nice 1972 220D that hopefully has good blower motors in it. I would be awfully tempted if there was one in my area, but haven't come across one yet. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1978 300CD 200K+ miles, Vinnie
Re: [MBZ] Anyone heard of a GLK?
I haven't read any of his books, but have spent many hours online reading of his 'round the world trip in the GLK. Great articles, great photos, great insights. As far as the car, I read the development article and road test in Automobile Magazine a few years ago. -- Rory Morrison Oroville, WA 1985 300SD 1982 300TD
Re: [MBZ] MB V-6 diesel vs Lexus hybrid coast to coast
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From New York to LA - diesel beats hybrid on fuel Yep, diesel shines in a long trip, and hybrid is totally useless on the freeway unless you are braking on hills or in traffic. The hybrid's advantage is in stop and go traffic, where braking energy goes into the battery instead of heating up the brake disks, and the engine can be shut off at stoplights and restarted by the electric drive motor.
Re: [MBZ] Marshall, this is no joke...
Marshall Booth wrote: Research always requires research subjects... Well, we've got this concentration camp in Cuba.
Re: [MBZ] cars from the years of our births
I thought about 1963 Caddy and 1963 MBz (four door, four cyl, manny on the column shift) project cars in my youth, but I really want a 1963 Apollo 3500GT or 1963 Corvette coupe. (Corvette price is getting crazy, but the next time I see an Apollo for 10k I'm grabbing it)
Re: [MBZ] e-coli
Gotta love that good o'le fecal-oral contamination route. We've got a town up here that had its water supply contaminated with E. coli and 6 people died as a result. Not to mention the hundreds that got sick. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/24/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: True - they're OK in the lower part, not not ANY fun in the upper part. On 8/24/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sure they are. Your belly is full of e-coli right now. It's the 0157-H7 strain that causes the problems. They are more aggresive than the regular guys and so they eat the lining of your guts and cause bleeding. Ken -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] cars from the years of our births
Oh great. 1974. Wasn't that the year they mandated catalytic converters? Didn't every car from that year suck? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/25/05, kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I'd be in the market for a nice 1972 220D that hopefully has good blower motors in it. I would be awfully tempted if there was one in my area, but haven't come across one yet. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1978 300CD 200K+ miles, Vinnie ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] cars from the years of our births
Not a diesel, they did not use catalytic converters back then. Also, catalytic converters were not mandated back then. EPA standards drove most car makers to catalytic converters that year. Datsun (Nissan) met our EPA standards until 1977 or so without them. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of TimothyPilgrim Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 7:30 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] cars from the years of our births Oh great. 1974. Wasn't that the year they mandated catalytic converters? Didn't every car from that year suck? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/25/05, kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I'd be in the market for a nice 1972 220D that hopefully has good blower motors in it. I would be awfully tempted if there was one in my area, but haven't come across one yet. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1978 300CD 200K+ miles, Vinnie ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] wierd SDL charging problem.
The euro project -- didn't think there was any chance that you'd part with an SDL -- On 8/24/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: sell what to you cheap? The SDL or the euro project? OK Don wrote: -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC
Re: [MBZ] MB V-6 diesel vs Lexus hybrid coast to coast
So where are the Diesel/electric hybrids? Anyone seen a locomotive recently? It's not like it's a new idea or anything -- -- On 8/25/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From New York to LA - diesel beats hybrid on fuel Yep, diesel shines in a long trip, and hybrid is totally useless on the freeway unless you are braking on hills or in traffic. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC
Re: [MBZ] did anybody notice?
Here, here, big ups to Kaleb. And the list admin does not hide behind excuses... Kaleb, in case no one else remembers to tell you - thanks for picking up the tattered remains of the old lists running with this project. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.co
Re: [MBZ] wierd SDL charging problem.
Oh, there is no chance I will be parting with the euro project, no way jose. OK Don wrote: The euro project -- didn't think there was any chance that you'd part with an SDL -- On 8/24/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: sell what to you cheap? The SDL or the euro project? OK Don wrote: -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
[MBZ] WVO-diesel mix project
This past weekend, we took a trip to Minnesota running on about 70% vegoil. 70% was a bit much for the 50degree mornings in the Twin Cities, but it made it fine with extra glow time. We took about 35 gallons of oil along for the trip. We purchased 32.942 gallons of diesel on the trip and drove 1596 miles which is 48.4 MPG on diesel. Adding in the 35 (estimated high) gallons of vegoil and I ran about 23.5 MPG. Fuel cost (est vegoil at $.50/gal) was $84.70 running about $0.05/mile. My initial cost on filters/pumps/plumbing/storage is around $110. I have 2 pumps, because I upgraded to a self-priming pump. I still have some minor changes I'd like to make to the design. The first 2 are adding pressure guages after the filters to monitor how clogged the filters are, and using air pressure to transfer oil by pressurizing the barrels and pushing the oil through the filters. When I get a chance, I will take pictures of my setup for any curious folk. Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix) '82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi
Re: [MBZ] WVO-diesel mix project
yea be sure and show me your setup when Im over that way. Luther Gulseth wrote: This past weekend, we took a trip to Minnesota running on about 70% vegoil. 70% was a bit much for the 50degree mornings in the Twin Cities, but it made it fine with extra glow time. We took about 35 gallons of oil along for the trip. We purchased 32.942 gallons of diesel on the trip and drove 1596 miles which is 48.4 MPG on diesel. Adding in the 35 (estimated high) gallons of vegoil and I ran about 23.5 MPG. Fuel cost (est vegoil at $.50/gal) was $84.70 running about $0.05/mile. My initial cost on filters/pumps/plumbing/storage is around $110. I have 2 pumps, because I upgraded to a self-priming pump. I still have some minor changes I'd like to make to the design. The first 2 are adding pressure guages after the filters to monitor how clogged the filters are, and using air pressure to transfer oil by pressurizing the barrels and pushing the oil through the filters. When I get a chance, I will take pictures of my setup for any curious folk. Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix) '82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] Oh LORD
Looks like it was washed weekly inside and out, rinsed with brine and allowed to air-dry! Anyone want to bet if he gets a single bid? On 8/24/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960S-MERCEDES-2-DR-HARDTOP-FUEL-INJ-6-CYL-MUST-SEE_W0QQitemZ4571152908QQcategoryZ39405QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
