Re: [MBZ] Cracked #17 head!?
On Mon, Nov 07, 2005 at 05:54:26PM -0600, Rich Thomas wrote: 300D to see a 74 240D with a stick parked behind it - with a for sale Why did it have a stick parked behind it? Was Hillary in town? Oh good. I didn't miss the biannual 'eats, shoots, and leaves' discussion. K
Re: [MBZ] removing headrests from a 123 300d
Don't lose sight of how long it has been since someone pushed that button! On 11/7/05, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's hell and it sucks and that's it. Sometimes you've gotta pull like crazy and push like hell, but it'll eventually come off. I think MB designed them to only ocme off as a last resort, which kind of sucks in a wagon when you want to extend the cargo space. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/7/05, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So what does it mean when you push the button and pull and pull and pull the headrests but nothing happens? Is there a common failure mode in the release mechanism? This is on my 124 but I imagine (for no good reason) that it's similar to the 123. I hate to pull off the seatback unless I know what I'm doing in there---have done it once before and didn't enjoy it at all. ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
[MBZ] Good opportunity
Here's a nice old diesel: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4588032880 That might be a good donor for an outcome like this: http://www.part.to/customhotrods/index.html Tim 1982 300TD Moby
Re: [MBZ] Cracked #17 head!? (was: Portland wagon)
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Well, I just got back from dropping the car off at my indy. Spoke to the tech who had personally done the head job on it a few months ago. He remembered doing the job, but not how exactly the head was cracked---said he does too many to keep them all straight. Regarding welding the head with high-temp-safe aluminum welding rod... he said they'd tried to do that a few times with heads that only had one or two small cracks, but gave up when the welds always failed quickly and continued to leak. In his opinion the changes Mercedes made from one redesigned casting to the next were not enough to change the basic fact that aluminum is not as resistant to the stress of expansion and contraction from repeated temperature cycles as the iron head on the 617. Basically, from his point of view, all 603 heads crack; it's just a matter of how long it takes. (Although he's biased, I guess, since he only sees the bad ones.) Then he took me into the back of the shop to show me a head that he'd just pulled off a 300SDL. There was at least one hairline crack between every pair of valves, and a much wider one from one of the valves on #2 cylinder to the prechamber. Obviously toast. The casting number on it? 17. Cue spooky music. Beware #17 603 heads!!! Any head will crack if improperly installed. The revised 603 heads are fine - WHEN they are properly installed - they have as low a failure rate as OM617.95 heads! The original heads (14 and lower) were a little more likely to crack than they should have been. When they were subjected to the excessive heat load of a clogging trap, MANY (~20%) but not all failed. Even a few of the 14 heads from untrapped 603s failed, but not many (only a few percent). Once Mercedes revised the heads, they have no worse longevity than OM617.95 heads. There are 6+ years worth of 603.96 and 603.97 heads driving around outside the US and they are holding up JUST FINE! The rate of 14 heads failing NOW is VERY much lower than it was only 4-5 years ago. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] removing headrests from a 123 300d
Alex Chamberlain wrote: So what does it mean when you push the button and pull and pull and pull the headrests but nothing happens? Is there a common failure mode in the release mechanism? This is on my 124 but I imagine (for no good reason) that it's similar to the 123. I hate to pull off the seatback unless I know what I'm doing in there---have done it once before and didn't enjoy it at all. To my knowledge the only common failure mode for a 123 is that either you're not pushing hard enough or not pulling up on the headrest hard enough. Move the rest off the stop slightly BEFORE you push in and hold the button and then pull up on the headrest aggressively. A 124 is different. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] removing headrests from a 123 300d
Marshall -- I am 6'4 and 200 lbs., and in fairly good shape. I am yet to yank out the shot-gun side headrest on my 240D. Trust me, I've tried. If I push any harder on the button, Deb's seat will be part of the air cleaner. If I yank any harder on the headrest, I will be admitted inpatient for hernia surgery. I simply think that with the passage of time (in the case of my car, almost 30 years) this stuff sticks. Stuff happens. -- Don On 11/8/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: So what does it mean when you push the button and pull and pull and pull the headrests but nothing happens? Is there a common failure mode in the release mechanism? This is on my 124 but I imagine (for no good reason) that it's similar to the 123. I hate to pull off the seatback unless I know what I'm doing in there---have done it once before and didn't enjoy it at all. To my knowledge the only common failure mode for a 123 is that either you're not pushing hard enough or not pulling up on the headrest hard enough. Move the rest off the stop slightly BEFORE you push in and hold the button and then pull up on the headrest aggressively. A 124 is different. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
[MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?
I do, and cant get the darn thing to install. Has pretty decent instructions with it but cant get it to go. Anybody dealt with this monster? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 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] I need a car I found a car for $299.
Donald wrote:I am not buying the $299 car, I need something that I can
drive 300
miles out to western Kansas and back in a day. This car looks like it
might be questionable.
Awww, come on Don, where's your sense of *adventure*?
;-)
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB)
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Re: [MBZ] Cracked #17 head!? (was: Portland wagon)
Kevin, Isn't this the DeGroff-massaged head? (Or amI confused with someone else on that?) I can't imagine it having issues with the valve seals or guides. How bizarre! Don't sweat the higher temps - my #22 head also runs at 90-95C all the time, I long ago gave up trying to 'remedy' this. AFAICT this is normal but I can't figure why it's different than the older heads - maybe coolant passages are different in the later heads? Anyway, you need to determine where the coolant loss is occuring... make sure the rad cap is good, water pump seal isn't leaking, etc. If you didn't have the coolant issues, I'd suspect the turbo for the oil consumption. I'd sure want to rule out everything before yanking the head again... ugh... :( -Dave M. -- Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2005 14:14:07 -0800 From: Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cracked #17 head!? (was: Portland wagon) On Sat, Nov 05, 2005 at 07:52:02PM -0700, Dave M. wrote: Wow - that's one of the first, if not THE first, cracked #17 head that I've heard of. Could you give us any more details? How it happened, where the crack was (beteween valves or valve to prechamber), etc? I am curious as well. I have quite a few miles on the redone #17 head on my 87 300D, and I have this nagging feeling it's going to need to come back off. Oil consumption went WAY up, and it fits all of the symptoms of valve guide seals. The smoke out the back resembles oil in color. The oil consumption doesn't seem high enough for a blown gasket between #1 and the timing chain rail (only about a quart in 2500-3000, and this used to be a quart in 5000 car) though. Yesterday evening, I drove up the coast to cambria for dinner, and right after I lit the car off, the coolant level light came on. It went off, after a few blocks, but a peek this morning showed the coolant was low. There was some pressure in the tank too, which was somewhat disconcerting, but it was nothing like the water belching geyser that this car was with the known cracked head, and that the 87 300TD with suspected cracked head is. The car has run warm since the head was installed, instead of 80-85 degrees average, it's more like 90 degrees average, spending a lot of time around 95. It never gets above 100, even on a long hill with my foot in it, but like I said, something just doesn't seem right. K
Re: [MBZ] Good opportunity
Strange how the current high bidder has a ebay name of benz1957d - Original Message - From: TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 10:40 AM Subject: [MBZ] Good opportunity Here's a nice old diesel: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4588032880 That might be a good donor for an outcome like this: http://www.part.to/customhotrods/index.html Tim 1982 300TD Moby ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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: 267.12.8/162 - Release Date: 5/11/2005
[MBZ] EPC help needed: 124
Can anyone tell me what years and models could be used to donate front fender, hood, lights, radiator and AC condenser for a 124 300TD, 1987? I think I may be able to buy a 124 gasser and use the parts i need for less than the cost of junkyard parts. Plus, there don't seem to be many available in junkyards. Is there anything specific to the TD or the D that might prevent this option? Loren Faeth 1987 300TD SDLs Ds
Re: [MBZ] removing headrests from a 123 300d
LT Don wrote:
Marshall --
I am 6'4 and 200 lbs., and in fairly good shape. I am yet to yank out the
shot-gun side headrest on my 240D. Trust me, I've tried. If I push any
harder on the button, Deb's seat will be part of the air cleaner. If I yank
any harder on the headrest, I will be admitted inpatient for hernia surgery.
I simply think that with the passage of time (in the case of my car, almost
30 years) this stuff sticks.
I've only owned 3 123s ('80, '82 '85) or tried to remove the headrests
from them (and perhaps one or two more) when they were relatively new.
Very simple mechanism and always worked - ONCE I'd gotten them to work
the 1st time. I can't imagine what could fail (but clearly something must).
Marshall
--
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'87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5
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Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I do, and cant get the darn thing to install. Has pretty decent instructions with it but cant get it to go. Anybody dealt with this monster? From what I've heard, the first thing you must do is completely un-install any previous version before a later version can be installed (but that may only be the older versions). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?
yep, tried that Marshall Booth wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I do, and cant get the darn thing to install. Has pretty decent instructions with it but cant get it to go. Anybody dealt with this monster? From what I've heard, the first thing you must do is completely un-install any previous version before a later version can be installed (but that may only be the older versions). Marshall -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 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] Cracked #17 head!? (was: Portland wagon)
On Mon, Nov 07, 2005 at 06:02:51PM -0700, Dave M. wrote: Isn't this the DeGroff-massaged head? (Or amI confused with someone else on that?) I can't imagine it having issues with the valve seals or guides. How bizarre! Don't sweat the higher temps - my #22 head also runs at 90-95C all the time, I long ago gave up trying to 'remedy' this. AFAICT this is normal but I can't figure why it's different than the older heads - maybe coolant passages are different in the later heads? Anyway, you need to determine where the coolant loss is occuring... make sure the rad cap is good, water pump seal isn't leaking, etc. If you didn't have the coolant issues, I'd suspect the turbo for the oil consumption. I'd sure want to rule out everything before yanking the head again... ugh... Joe ended up with the head, I ended up with the car :) This is a #17 from PGA that needed some work in the #1 cylinder because the cracked prechamber had actually damaged the head. That being the least of the issues with getting the head onto the car, needless to say I wouldn't give a glowing recommendation for the machinist, who was recommended to me. There being something up with the seals he placed on it would not surprise me in the least. After seeing the price for reconditioning heads through metric motors, there isn't much of a doubt that I'll just drive the next head down to LA. I didn't save any time getting it done locally. I thought there was another list member who also had problems with his valve seals, and replacing the seals seemed to solve the problem. I can blip the throttle but keep the revs below 2000 and get the blue smoke and am fairly certain that the turbo isn't contributing enough that I'll get that much smoke. I know I've got my work cut out for me with the coolant issue. K
Re: [MBZ] removing headrests from a 123 300d
spray enough pb blaster in there, let it sit for a bit, then try again.
does the headrest move up and down at all?
work it ...
On 11/7/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Marshall -
You said the operative word -- WHEN THEY WERE NEW.
T'aint like that anymore.
It's like me and you -- parts don't work like they used to when they were
new. And I have knees that will testify if you want them to.
Don
On 11/8/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
LT Don wrote:
Marshall --
I am 6'4 and 200 lbs., and in fairly good shape. I am yet to yank out
the
shot-gun side headrest on my 240D. Trust me, I've tried. If I push any
harder on the button, Deb's seat will be part of the air cleaner. If I
yank
any harder on the headrest, I will be admitted inpatient for hernia
surgery.
I simply think that with the passage of time (in the case of my car,
almost
30 years) this stuff sticks.
I've only owned 3 123s ('80, '82 '85) or tried to remove the headrests
from them (and perhaps one or two more) when they were relatively new.
Very simple mechanism and always worked - ONCE I'd gotten them to work
the 1st time. I can't imagine what could fail (but clearly something
must).
Marshall
--
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Re: [MBZ] removing headrests from a 123 300d
Just a suggestion.
There is a plastic piece that surrounds the headrest rod and can be
moved upwards.
Move that upwards and push a small straw down along the headrest rod
w/the push button. Drip a little oil/penetrant/etc. down the straw.
Let it sit a while then move the headrest up and down and see if it
will help release the restraint..
Never did this Maybe Yes, Maybe No..
When all else fails.. Guess!
Take care,
Chuck
Phoenix, AZ
On Nov 7, 2005, at 6:31 PM, Marshall Booth wrote:
LT Don wrote:
Marshall --
I am 6'4 and 200 lbs., and in fairly good shape. I am yet to yank
out the
shot-gun side headrest on my 240D. Trust me, I've tried. If I push
any
harder on the button, Deb's seat will be part of the air cleaner.
If I yank
any harder on the headrest, I will be admitted inpatient for
hernia surgery.
I simply think that with the passage of time (in the case of my
car, almost
30 years) this stuff sticks.
I've only owned 3 123s ('80, '82 '85) or tried to remove the
headrests
from them (and perhaps one or two more) when they were relatively new.
Very simple mechanism and always worked - ONCE I'd gotten them to work
the 1st time. I can't imagine what could fail (but clearly
something must).
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED]
'87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87
190D 2.5
turbo 237kmi
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[MBZ] And now the armrest too...
Many thanks to everyone who responded; the headrests are now easily off and the sheepskin on the passenger seat. The OTHER dilemma is the armrest on the drivers' side seat. Is there a button hidden somewhere for this too or is there another way to remove it? Again, many thanks in advance. Jim __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?
Kaleb, Yep there is a trick to it. My Indy has done it and the Secret. I'll email him and get him to send it to me. I'll relay it to you. I do know you have to install the Microsoft Loopback Adapter before installing. Russ W. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I do, and cant get the darn thing to install. Has pretty decent instructions with it but cant get it to go. Anybody dealt with this monster?
[MBZ] OT 9cyl radial diesel aircraft engine
Just finished watching the original Flight of the Phoenix with James Stewart. While googling for information about the cartridge starter used for early A/C engines, I came upon this: The Guiberson A-1020 Diesel aircraft engine represents the most advanced type of four-cycle Diesel which has been produced in the United States. It is a nine-cylinder air-cooled radial which can hardly be distinguished from an up-to-date gasoline aircraft engine. Ten years of research work and many hundreds of thousands of dollars have been spent in the development of Guiberson Diesel aircraft engines. The A-1020 model is not supercharged but it performs well at high altitudes http://www.pilotfriend.com/aircraft%20performance/aero_engines/The%20Guiberson%20Diesel.htm Regards, Rory Morrison Oroville, WA 1985 300SD 1982 300TD
Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?
Hi, Russ W. Could you also send info to me? Please. I cannot get it to go either. TIA Fred Moir Lynn MA Dieselitis Maximus Kaleb, Yep there is a trick to it. My Indy has done it and the Secret. I'll email him and get him to send it to me. I'll relay it to you. I do know you have to install the Microsoft Loopback Adapter before installing. Russ W. ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.
Hey - go for it! MB roadside assistance will bale you out! (If you run
out of fuel, the battery dies, or you need the flat tire changed).
On 11/7/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Donald wrote:I am not buying the $299 car, I need something that I can
drive 300
miles out to western Kansas and back in a day. This car looks like it
might be questionable.
Awww, come on Don, where's your sense of *adventure*?
;-)
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB)
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Re: [MBZ] Retread - was: Pulling to one side
I sure wish someone would change the subject line. Every time I see it, I see retard rather than retred -- occupational hazard for me. Don
Re: [MBZ] Retard - was: Pulling to one side
Its just been one of those days, I couldn't resist 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 8 Nov 2005 02:47:12 + Subject: Re: [MBZ] Retread - was: Pulling to one side I sure wish someone would change the subject line. Every time I see it, I see retard rather than retred -- occupational hazard for me. Don ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ Try the New Netscape Mail Today! Virtually Spam-Free | More Storage | Import Your Contact List http://mail.netscape.com
Re: [MBZ] OT 9cyl radial diesel aircraft engine
Excellent find, Rory! I wonder what happened to those engines, and the company. I'd not heard of them before. That engine would have been perfect in my Dad's Cessna 195! And Diesel to boot! The Jacobs R745 (?) produced 300HP, but drank 16 gallons/hour, at a cruising speed of 165MPH. Just slightly better than 10 mpg. On 11/7/05, Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just finished watching the original Flight of the Phoenix with James Stewart. While googling for information about the cartridge starter used for early A/C engines, I came upon this: The Guiberson A-1020 Diesel aircraft engine represents the most advanced type of four-cycle Diesel which has been produced in the United States. It is a nine-cylinder air-cooled radial which can hardly be distinguished from an up-to-date gasoline aircraft engine. Ten years of research work and many hundreds of thousands of dollars have been spent in the development of Guiberson Diesel aircraft engines. The A-1020 model is not supercharged but it performs well at high altitudes http://www.pilotfriend.com/aircraft%20performance/aero_engines/The%20Guiberson%20Diesel.htm Regards, Rory Morrison Oroville, WA 1985 300SD 1982 300TD ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/
Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?
Yep - works fine on my box (XP SP2). What's the error, or where does it not work...? +dm -- Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2005 18:48:01 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC? I do, and cant get the darn thing to install. Has pretty decent instructions with it but cant get it to go. Anybody dealt with this monster? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
Re: [MBZ] Retard - was: Pulling to one side
Thank you. Now I can once again get up at 6:30 am and head off to work. On 11/8/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now he can't complain - it says what he's reading! On 11/7/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Its just been one of those days, I couldn't resist 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] Good opportunity
that would make a sweet cabriolet On Monday, November 7, 2005, at 04:10 PM, TimothyPilgrim wrote: Here's a nice old diesel: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/ eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4588032880 That might be a good donor for an outcome like this: http://www.part.to/customhotrods/index.html Tim 1982 300TD Moby ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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
[MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution
Use Evans Waterless Antifreeze (NPG+) in your cooling system. I have it in three of my MBs and getting ready to put it in number four. It has been in my first 300 SDL for almost four years. I have no way to prove or disprove claims made by the sellers but I do know it won't boil until it reaches over 300 degrees F, they claim 375. I know there was very little or no pressure released when removing the coolant cap after some hard interstate runs and I believe what they claim. I have communicated with one other user on the ShopForum site who believe as I do. He has used it longer than me with a broader application. When we first emailed, he had a tractor mower that would clog up, get hot and boil the coolant out, after installing NPG+, no more problem. Before I put it in my 240D, I will try to get some before (and later some after) pictures of areas that will be easy to get to later. Evans claims it cleans things. I would like to see if I can tell. Not sure how to go about this yet. Anyways, I'll continue to use it, after all I have to take the word of other antifreeze makers if I use their stuff and both claim extensive testing. Disclaimer, I don't sell it, in fact I pay through the nose. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Nov 08 03:16:39 2005 Received: from xproxy.gmail.com ([66.249.82.193]) by server1.arterytc1.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EZJyR-00072G-66 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tue, 08 Nov 2005 03:16:39 + Received: by xproxy.gmail.com with SMTP id s10so750043wxc for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mon, 07 Nov 2005 19:16:36 -0800 (PST) DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s¾ta; d=gmail.com; h=received:message-id:date:from:to:subject:cc:mime-version:content-type:content-transfer-encoding:content-disposition; bÊC0lbTaGsyRI6QaG/8KcuuH1PEUVEpSFncHWBZnr86gIDWSxbiGqCaEiRH+NE5Pn0sSD2HEk7R3AngUdfJIJFZ8L38NFlK8q6Dn4VMFYs895hwChmQw6GRzihuoCO4Vhn9zaJLT/oTCO3SLCzqfQMKbYlwCRn8GPf011DJ+LEcReceived: by 10.70.44.6 with SMTP id r6mr5790803wxr; Mon, 07 Nov 2005 19:16:36 -0800 (PST) Received: by 10.70.51.14 with HTTP; Mon, 7 Nov 2005 19:16:36 -0800 (PST) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2005 20:16:36 -0700 From: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: inline X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Cc: Joe Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cracked #17 head!? (was: Portland wagon) X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes mailing list mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2005 03:16:39 - Before condemning the #17+ heads, you need to know the details behind the failure (re: that SDL with a bunch of cracks in a '17.) Blowing a radiator hose and driving for an hour with the temp in the red and no coolant in the system will likely crack a #22 head also. I'm not sure if ALL cracks are indicative of a junk head; I vaguely recall that the ones from the valve to the prechamber are less of a problem than the ones between the valve seats, or vice-versa. My head had both types so I don't know which was causing my cold-high-pressure symptoms (cured with a #22 head). :-) -Dave M. -- Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2005 14:52:10 -0800 From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cracked #17 head!? (was: Portland wagon) Well, I just got back from dropping the car off at my indy. Spoke to the tech who had personally done the head job on it a few months ago. He remembered doing the job, but not how exactly the head was cracked---said he does too many to keep them all straight. Regarding welding the head with high-temp-safe aluminum welding rod... he said they'd tried to do that a few times with heads that only had one or two small cracks, but gave up when the welds always failed quickly and continued to leak. In his opinion the changes Mercedes made from one redesigned casting to the next were not enough to change the basic fact that aluminum is not as resistant to the stress of expansion and contraction from repeated temperature cycles as the iron head on the 617. Basically, from his point of view, all 603 heads crack; it's just a matter of how long it takes. (Although he's biased, I guess, since he only sees the bad ones.) Then he took me into the
Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?
If your latest car is a '90, would ther be any reason (rational) to covet the newer EPC? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/
Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution
I wonder what the specific heat of this waterless antifreeze is. Does it transfer heat from the engine as well as water? On 11/7/05, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Use Evans Waterless Antifreeze (NPG+) in your cooling system. I have it in three of my MBs and getting ready to put it in number four. It has been in my first 300 SDL for almost four years. I have no way to prove or disprove claims made by the sellers but I do know it won't boil until it reaches over 300 degrees F, they claim 375. I know there was very little or no pressure released when removing the coolant cap after some hard interstate runs and I believe what they claim. I have communicated with one other user on the ShopForum site who believe as I do. He has used it longer than me with a broader application. When we first emailed, he had a tractor mower that would clog up, get hot and boil the coolant out, after installing NPG+, no more problem. Before I put it in my 240D, I will try to get some before (and later some after) pictures of areas that will be easy to get to later. Evans claims it cleans things. I would like to see if I can tell. Not sure how to go about this yet. Anyways, I'll continue to use it, after all I have to take the word of other antifreeze makers if I use their stuff and both claim extensive testing. Disclaimer, I don't sell it, in fact I pay through the nose. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 47
If it's the same version I'm running (April 2005), no loopback adapter is needed - ditto for the WIS. Some folks claim it's required but I've installed on several systems with zero problems. You may need to format C to start with a clean OS, but it will work. Requires W2K or XP, though - not sure if you can make it work on 98/ME. Install instructions are here... written by yours truly: http://www.w124performance.com/docs/mb/other/EPC-FP_Read_Me!.txt :) +dm -- Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2005 20:10:55 -0600 From: Russ Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC? Kaleb, Yep there is a trick to it. My Indy has done it and the Secret. I'll email him and get him to send it to me. I'll relay it to you. I do know you have to install the Microsoft Loopback Adapter before installing. Russ W.
Re: [MBZ] Retard - was: Pulling to one side
not without saying retard a hundred times before going to sleep then see how many times tomarrow you actually say it I better quit now before this gets way out of hand oh man! 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 8 Nov 2005 03:13:54 + Subject: Re: [MBZ] Retard - was: Pulling to one side Thank you. Now I can once again get up at 6:30 am and head off to work. On 11/8/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now he can't complain - it says what he's reading! On 11/7/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Its just been one of those days, I couldn't resist 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ Try the New Netscape Mail Today! Virtually Spam-Free | More Storage | Import Your Contact List http://mail.netscape.com
Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution
Do you have any links to sites discussing this stuff? Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Harry Watkins Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 9:15 PM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution Use Evans Waterless Antifreeze (NPG+) in your cooling system. I have it in three of my MBs and getting ready to put it in number four. It has been in my first 300 SDL for almost four years. I have no way to prove or disprove claims made by the sellers but I do know it won't boil until it reaches over 300 degrees F, they claim 375. I know there was very little or no pressure released when removing the coolant cap after some hard interstate runs and I believe what they claim. I have communicated with one other user on the ShopForum site who believe as I do. He has used it longer than me with a broader application. When we first emailed, he had a tractor mower that would clog up, get hot and boil the coolant out, after installing NPG+, no more problem. Before I put it in my 240D, I will try to get some before (and later some after) pictures of areas that will be easy to get to later. Evans claims it cleans things. I would like to see if I can tell. Not sure how to go about this yet. Anyways, I'll continue to use it, after all I have to take the word of other antifreeze makers if I use their stuff and both claim extensive testing. Disclaimer, I don't sell it, in fact I pay through the nose. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] And now the armrest too...
Jim, remove the seatback (one screw, then slide down), and you'll see a 27mm nut. unscrew it, and the armrest falls out. On 11/7/05, Jim Vogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Many thanks to everyone who responded; the headrests are now easily off and the sheepskin on the passenger seat. The OTHER dilemma is the armrest on the drivers' side seat. Is there a button hidden somewhere for this too or is there another way to remove it? Again, many thanks in advance. Jim __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
[MBZ] Oil sucker fiasco
Re. oil getting into vac unit, read my instructions for making $2 sucker thoroughly. They are in the list archives; Aug 05; first item on subject list - $2 oil sucker. Discharge oil at top of receiver tnk as far as possible from vac hose inlet. Also, see item 2 off UPGRADED unit part of instructions. Wilton
Re: [MBZ] Retread - was: Pulling to one side
Based in Lil ol Muscatine, Awa (jus nawth o Mizery) BTW, the founder, Roy Carver, was reputed to have ordered a 280 SE or SEL from the factory with a manual trans. I always wondered what happened to that car. (about 68-69) At 12:15 PM 11/7/2005, you wrote: A friend of mine did an internship at Bandag Retreads. He said they're a huge operation -- more market penetration than most of the new tire manufacturers. Apparently they rented the entire Universal Studios theme park for their company picnic, one year. This is big business.
[MBZ] Mercedes books on-line
Google has started it's searchable books on-line - http://www.print.google.com - in beta. A quick search for Mercedes Diesel yielded: Diesel Engine Reference Book http://tinyurl.com/c6hgm Mercedes-Benz: 110 Years of Excellence http://tinyurl.com/9r3p9 Mercedes-Benz Buyer's Guide: Roadsters, Coupes and Convertibles http://tinyurl.com/afwuz Illustrated Buyer's Guide http://tinyurl.com/ccxyg Automotive Lubricants Reference Book http://tinyurl.com/9a83b These seem to be recent books for the most part. If you're squimish about intellectual property rights, buy the book after reading it on-line. I also read that Amazon is planning to offer electronic versions of the physical books it sells as an option someday -- -- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/
Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution
I just looked at the web site and it's quite a bit lower - .68 verses 1.00 for water. This means that although the stuff won't boil, it's a much poorer conductor of heat than water. This may be why the same site is offering a water pump radiator upgrade. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 9:22 PM To: Harry Watkins; Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution I wonder what the specific heat of this waterless antifreeze is. Does it transfer heat from the engine as well as water? On 11/7/05, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Use Evans Waterless Antifreeze (NPG+) in your cooling system. I have it in three of my MBs and getting ready to put it in number four. It has been in my first 300 SDL for almost four years. I have no way to prove or disprove claims made by the sellers but I do know it won't boil until it reaches over 300 degrees F, they claim 375. I know there was very little or no pressure released when removing the coolant cap after some hard interstate runs and I believe what they claim. I have communicated with one other user on the ShopForum site who believe as I do. He has used it longer than me with a broader application. When we first emailed, he had a tractor mower that would clog up, get hot and boil the coolant out, after installing NPG+, no more problem. Before I put it in my 240D, I will try to get some before (and later some after) pictures of areas that will be easy to get to later. Evans claims it cleans things. I would like to see if I can tell. Not sure how to go about this yet. Anyways, I'll continue to use it, after all I have to take the word of other antifreeze makers if I use their stuff and both claim extensive testing. Disclaimer, I don't sell it, in fact I pay through the nose. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution
Of course, water with ethylene glycol is also lower than 1.00, but I don't remember how much. Guess I should do some research -- -- On 11/7/05, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just looked at the web site and it's quite a bit lower - .68 verses 1.00 for water. This means that although the stuff won't boil, it's a much poorer conductor of heat than water. This may be why the same site is offering a water pump radiator upgrade. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/
Re: [MBZ] How long do engine mounts usually survive?
Wow. Yeah, I was measuring the wrong thing entirely. Thanks, Marshall. I will check that. I was also surprised to see your reference. I went through the whole manual last week, and didn't see anything like that. Well, I learned something new about my manual tonight! I did not know about the programmed repairs. Found this interesting note: Combustion noise (rumbling) when idling up to about 1300 rpm. --- Remedy: Set start of delivery to 13 degrees after TDC Replacing injection nozzles does not offer any remedy. No further Remedy possible. --- This note applies to engines without EGR. I wonder if this could indicate an EGR problem? I believe I have EGR, but have not checked to see whether it is working. Non-functional EGR has always seemed like a good thing. to a rookie like me. I have not checked my timing, but there are no other symptoms of timing problems, so I don't suspect it. Maybe there is just no remedy. More after next weekend! Thanks again! On 7 Nov 2005 at 9:44, Marshall Booth wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Marshall, Both of my engine mounts look good, if I understand what you have told me. There is almost a 1 rubber cone with like a rounded aluminum cup sitting on top of it. That makes the aluminum cup of the mount more than an inch above the chassis. So, I guess they are in good shape. I have taken weeks to look into this, because of trying to get my daughter's new car in shape, etc. That line of problems is still active, so I think I am just going to live with this idle for a long while. I hate it, but I cannot think of a good way to test the idle solenoid, the nozzles are new, the delivery valves almost never go bad, and it runs great under normal load. On 24 Oct 2005 at 20:04, Marshall Booth wrote: The factory mounts usually last a LOT longer than 70kmi (but the aftermarket ones sometimes don't). Fortunately failure of the motor mounts on a 124 series car are easy to check objectively. If there is 1/2 (actually 13 mm) clearance between the notch and the chassis the mount is fine. If less than 1/2 the mount needs to be replaced. See picture here: http://img.eautopartscatalog.com/live/A700016346CFW.JPG The notch that I referred to above is clearly apparent on the left side (there one on the other side too) of the picture in the link and there must be at least 1/2 (13 mm) clearance or the mount has collapsed and must be replaced. Mercedes recommends making a tool that's 13 mm thick to check the condition of the mount. See page 3-4: http://mb.braingears.com/124_DISC1/Program/Engine/602_603/Prog_Repairs/mech5.pdf Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution
On Mon, Nov 07, 2005 at 09:42:22PM -0600, OK Don wrote: Of course, water with ethylene glycol is also lower than 1.00, but I don't remember how much. Guess I should do some research -- -- Yes, and I used to notice a BIG difference in cooling system performance with the original tow vehicle if I dumped all the antifreeze and ran straight water during the summer. K
Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution
The water pump and other equipment upgrades are for NPG, not NPG+ which is a drop-in replacement. I just looked at the web site and it's quite a bit lower - .68 verses 1.00 for water. This means that although the stuff won't boil, it's a much poorer conductor of heat than water. This may be why the same site is offering a water pump radiator upgrade. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com
[MBZ] ot, converting from FAT32 to NTFS
Is there some utility out there somewhere that can convert fat32 drive to ntfs? I know XP will do it on a new install but I already have it installed and need to convert my drive over. Any ideas? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 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] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?
I will try doing the loopback deal. The instructions say you might but if you have some id number in ipconfig then you dont need to. Well I have a number but will try the lookback anyways I guess. Russ Williams wrote: Kaleb, Yep there is a trick to it. My Indy has done it and the Secret. I'll email him and get him to send it to me. I'll relay it to you. I do know you have to install the Microsoft Loopback Adapter before installing. Russ W. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I do, and cant get the darn thing to install. Has pretty decent instructions with it but cant get it to go. Anybody dealt with this monster? ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 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] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution
NPG+ still has a lower thermal coeeficient than water or 50/50 water/conventional antifreeze. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Harry Watkins Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 9:48 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution The water pump and other equipment upgrades are for NPG, not NPG+ which is a drop-in replacement. I just looked at the web site and it's quite a bit lower - .68 verses 1.00 for water. This means that although the stuff won't boil, it's a much poorer conductor of heat than water. This may be why the same site is offering a water pump radiator upgrade. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?
When it goes to install is stops the install and goes to install the program manager deal. Right off the bat it says something about tp/ip corrupt or something like that. You can click ignore and continue on. Then at the end is says something about cant setup the program manager deal and it quits. Dave M. wrote: Yep - works fine on my box (XP SP2). What's the error, or where does it not work...? +dm -- Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2005 18:48:01 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC? I do, and cant get the darn thing to install. Has pretty decent instructions with it but cant get it to go. Anybody dealt with this monster? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 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] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?
yes, it includes all euro models in most countries, including transporters, gwagens, mogs etc. OK Don wrote: If your latest car is a '90, would ther be any reason (rational) to covet the newer EPC? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 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] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 47
yea, mine wont install the upgraded program manager. wtf? Dave M. wrote: If it's the same version I'm running (April 2005), no loopback adapter is needed - ditto for the WIS. Some folks claim it's required but I've installed on several systems with zero problems. You may need to format C to start with a clean OS, but it will work. Requires W2K or XP, though - not sure if you can make it work on 98/ME. Install instructions are here... written by yours truly: http://www.w124performance.com/docs/mb/other/EPC-FP_Read_Me!.txt :) +dm -- Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2005 20:10:55 -0600 From: Russ Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC? Kaleb, Yep there is a trick to it. My Indy has done it and the Secret. I'll email him and get him to send it to me. I'll relay it to you. I do know you have to install the Microsoft Loopback Adapter before installing. Russ W. ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 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] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution
You will also notice a slight improvement if you add a small amount of detergent to your water. The detergent drops the water's surface tension improves heat transfer between the head water and water radiator. A product called water wetter does the same thing for considerably more than a teaspoon of detergent. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kevin Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 9:47 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution On Mon, Nov 07, 2005 at 09:42:22PM -0600, OK Don wrote: Of course, water with ethylene glycol is also lower than 1.00, but I don't remember how much. Guess I should do some research -- -- Yes, and I used to notice a BIG difference in cooling system performance with the original tow vehicle if I dumped all the antifreeze and ran straight water during the summer. K ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?
Don, Short answer: No. Long answer: Only if you need access to European part numbers or datacards, or other markets (Japan, South Africa, etc). Or info on Mogs, trucks, busses, etc. There are a handful of updates corrections even on some of the older cars but not enough to really justify the hassle of upgrading the EPC. The WW version is a very different program that requires a license key, and installation of MB Program Manager (mostly for the license manager). The USA-only EPC is a much simpler installation (Aug-2002 is the newest version I know of commonly available for the USA setup.) :-) -dm -- Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2005 21:17:50 -0600 From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC? If your latest car is a '90, would ther be any reason (rational) to covet the newer EPC?
Re: [MBZ] ot, converting from FAT32 to NTFS
XP should be able to convert a drive after install. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 9:57 PM To: Mercedes mailing list; Banned List Subject: [MBZ] ot, converting from FAT32 to NTFS Is there some utility out there somewhere that can convert fat32 drive to ntfs? I know XP will do it on a new install but I already have it installed and need to convert my drive over. Any ideas? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 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 new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution
It's about mid way between water and this stuff. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 9:42 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution Of course, water with ethylene glycol is also lower than 1.00, but I don't remember how much. Guess I should do some research -- -- On 11/7/05, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just looked at the web site and it's quite a bit lower - .68 verses 1.00 for water. This means that although the stuff won't boil, it's a much poorer conductor of heat than water. This may be why the same site is offering a water pump radiator upgrade. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Cracked #17 head!? (was: Portland wagon)
The cracks between the valves are the problem. It will eventually extend into the cooling passage and leak If it's any consolation, Volvo diesel heads do exactly the same thing, although since they have smaller valves, you can usually get them welded and they stay fixed. The later heads are MUCH more resistant to cracking -- I've seen a 350 SDL with no engine work with 375,000 miles on it in for an oil change... Peter
Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution
One result from a very quick search -- http://www.koolance.com/technical/cooling101/002.html Specific Heat Capacity Specific Heat Capacity is the amount of heat a particular substance can hold. Typically expressed in kJ/kgK, the rate depicts how many kilojoules of energy are required to change the temperature of one kilogram of said substance by one Kelvin. Water 4.184 Methanol 2.55 Ethanol 2.48 Glycol, Antifreeze 2.38 Liquid Nitrogen 2.04 Benzene 1.72 3M Flourinert FC-43 1.47 Freon 11 0.87 Mercury0.14 The specific heat capacities show water to be the best liquid for holding heat. Practically, it is also the best for transferring it. Then, a claim of greatness for Redline's Water Wetter -- http://mr2.com/TEXT/water_wetter.txt On 11/7/05, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The water pump and other equipment upgrades are for NPG, not NPG+ which is a drop-in replacement. I just looked at the web site and it's quite a bit lower - .68 verses 1.00 for water. This means that although the stuff won't boil, it's a much poorer conductor of heat than water. This may be why the same site is offering a water pump radiator upgrade. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/
Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?
Kaleb, Just got off the phone with Indy. Here's what you have to do. 1. Install Microsoft Loopback Adapter. 2. Disable all other Network Adapters. 3. Start the KeyGen program and Minimize. 4. Start EPC install program. 5. When the install program gets to the screen that has the MAC Address of the Loopback adapter. Write it down and go back to the KeyGen put the MAC Addy into the KenGen. You will get a code back. Copy Past that number into the EPC. Chose the Install Options you want. 6. Follow the Instructions from that point on. _*NOTE*_ If you have a firewall that allows blocking programs from accessing the Internet select DENY. The EPC wants to be like ET and Phone Home. If that happens MB will shut it down. 7. Reboot the computer. Wait at least 5 min before Launching the EPC, There are 2 services in XP that the EPC needs running before it will start. Those services take a few min. to start up. BTW if you Start EPC and it won't let you access any data or comes up in German just shut it down wait a min. or two and restart. Also if you have the WIS program Install it first. The WIS install procedure is the same as the EPC. If this doesn't work let me know. Russ W. Russ Williams wrote: Kaleb, Yep there is a trick to it. My Indy has done it and the Secret. I'll email him and get him to send it to me. I'll relay it to you. I do know you have to install the Microsoft Loopback Adapter before installing. Russ W. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I do, and cant get the darn thing to install. Has pretty decent instructions with it but cant get it to go. Anybody dealt with this monster?
Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?
You know what the funning thing is, I have NEVER been about to get my old EPO to work when doing the drive mapping and coping the CD's to the hard drive. Well after I got tires of messing with the DVD for now, I reinstalled the old EPC and it mapped everything just fine and works with the files copied to the disk. Still want to get the DVD one going though. Dave M. wrote: Don, Short answer: No. Long answer: Only if you need access to European part numbers or datacards, or other markets (Japan, South Africa, etc). Or info on Mogs, trucks, busses, etc. There are a handful of updates corrections even on some of the older cars but not enough to really justify the hassle of upgrading the EPC. The WW version is a very different program that requires a license key, and installation of MB Program Manager (mostly for the license manager). The USA-only EPC is a much simpler installation (Aug-2002 is the newest version I know of commonly available for the USA setup.) :-) -dm -- Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2005 21:17:50 -0600 From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC? If your latest car is a '90, would ther be any reason (rational) to covet the newer EPC? ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 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, converting from FAT32 to NTFS
how do you go about that? Tom Hargrave wrote: XP should be able to convert a drive after install. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 9:57 PM To: Mercedes mailing list; Banned List Subject: [MBZ] ot, converting from FAT32 to NTFS Is there some utility out there somewhere that can convert fat32 drive to ntfs? I know XP will do it on a new install but I already have it installed and need to convert my drive over. Any ideas? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 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] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?
Thanks - I'll stick with the 2002 version then. On 11/7/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don, Short answer: No. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/
[MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices
Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 1:55 PM To: Weekly Highway Diesel Prices Subject: Today's Diesel Prices ** ** ** * **** * * *** U.S. Department of Energy** ** ** * Energy Information Administration * **** ******* To unsubscribe/change address, ** ** ** ** ** * see the message footnotes * * EIA, the Nation's clearinghouse for energy statistics. *** ** (NOTE: To best view this document, your email software should be set to view the item in an 80 character format, using a non-proportional font, e.g. courier) ** On-highway diesel prices, by week and PADD (Self Service Cash Price in Dollars per Gallon, Including Taxes) Diesel Prices Web URL: http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/wohdp/diesel.asp US NATL EASTNEWCENTLOWER GULF ROCKY WEST DATEAVG COAST ENGLAND ATL ATL MIDWEST COAST MTN COAST CA PADD PADDPADDPADDPADDPADDPADD PADD I IA IB IC II III IV V -- - - --- - - --- - - - - 051107 2.698 2.657 2.744 2.755 2.608 2.671 2.679 2.907 2.821 2.797 051031 2.876 2.784 2.834 2.848 2.753 2.907 2.846 3.079 2.951 2.936 051024 3.157 3.051 2.873 2.940 3.115 3.235 3.146 3.232 3.142 3.152 051017 3.148 3.116 2.913 2.966 3.199 3.144 3.177 3.178 3.178 3.210 051010 3.150 3.160 2.947 2.990 3.252 3.123 3.182 3.143 3.167 3.240 051003 3.144 3.198 3.012 3.040 3.283 3.083 3.185 3.079 3.174 3.262 050926 2.798 2.808 2.859 2.875 2.775 2.739 2.756 2.938 2.978 3.031 050919 2.732 2.749 2.804 2.846 2.702 2.648 2.677 2.902 2.985 3.060 050912 2.847 2.849 2.920 2.935 2.806 2.782 2.797 2.957 3.093 3.158 050905 2.898 2.900 2.977 2.993 2.853 2.843 2.833 2.976 3.149 3.250 050829 2.590 2.564 2.649 2.654 2.518 2.532 2.508 2.726 2.920 3.045 050822 2.588 2.564 2.642 2.654 2.519 2.540 2.512 2.679 2.897 3.037 050815 2.567 2.544 2.618 2.633 2.499 2.524 2.481 2.615 2.891 3.042 050808 2.407 2.386 2.492 2.484 2.334 2.336 2.323 2.486 2.801 2.943 050801 2.348 2.356 2.488 2.465 2.297 2.292 2.279 2.421 2.594 2.657 050725 2.342 2.365 2.508 2.481 2.303 2.292 2.278 2.405 2.530 2.578 050718 2.392 2.412 2.535 2.521 2.354 2.361 2.331 2.430 2.530 2.589 050711 2.408 2.427 2.533 2.524 2.377 2.384 2.355 2.408 2.526 2.589 050704 2.348 2.370 2.485 2.475 2.315 2.328 2.290 2.328 2.467 2.554 050627 2.336 2.368 2.476 2.461 2.318 2.314 2.288 2.288 2.433 2.522 050620 2.313 2.348 2.442 2.451 2.296 2.294 2.274 2.236 2.391 2.476 050613 2.276 2.308 2.399 2.399 2.261 2.248 2.247 2.210 2.364 2.457 050606 2.234 2.263 2.353 2.343 2.221 2.198 2.213 2.191 2.339 2.421 050530 2.160 2.188 2.320 2.284 2.134 2.111 2.117 2.179 2.317 2.367 050523 2.156 2.181 2.338 2.292 2.119 2.097 2.112 2.207 2.339 2.373 050516 2.189 2.204 2.380 2.315 2.141 2.129 2.141 2.267 2.397 2.432 050509 2.227 2.237 2.389 2.342 2.179 2.157 2.173 2.318 2.481 2.518 050502 2.262 2.264 2.410 2.366 2.207 2.194 2.209 2.355 2.530 2.561 050425 2.289 2.287 2.413 2.382 2.234 2.230 2.231 2.371 2.549 2.570 050418 2.259 2.260 2.418 2.373 2.197 2.194 2.180 2.379 2.554 2.582 050411 2.316 2.306 2.434 2.423 2.244 2.263 2.251 2.399 2.585 2.625 050404 2.303 2.299 2.427 2.412 2.238 2.258 2.240 2.361 2.541 2.581 050328 2.249 2.248 2.374 2.360 2.189 2.203 2.182 2.326 2.483 2.512 050321 2.244 2.245 2.355 2.358 2.186 2.196 2.180 2.313 2.471 2.482 050314 2.194 2.197 2.320 2.309 2.137 2.140 2.130 2.260 2.442 2.418 050307 2.168 2.163 2.288 2.280 2.102 2.113 2.100 2.229 2.450 2.408 050228 2.118 2.117 2.241 2.233 2.056 2.064 2.035 2.174 2.412 2.376 050221 2.020 2.027 2.198 2.154 1.957 1.953 1.943 2.087 2.321 2.259 050214 1.986 2.013 2.197 2.150 1.938 1.935 1.915 2.011 2.190 2.196 050207 1.983 2.025 2.222 2.159 1.950 1.938 1.938 1.967 2.113 2.144 050131 1.992 2.048 2.225 2.172 1.979 1.954 1.940 1.946 2.085 2.126 050124 1.959 2.014 2.180 2.140 1.945 1.928 1.919 1.884 2.027 2.068 050117 1.952 2.009 2.168
Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?
Fred, I sent it to the List for all. Russ W. frederick w moir wrote: Hi, Russ W. Could you also send info to me? Please. I cannot get it to go either. TIA Fred Moir Lynn MA Dieselitis Maximus Kaleb, Yep there is a trick to it. My Indy has done it and the Secret. I'll email him and get him to send it to me. I'll relay it to you. I do know you have to install the Microsoft Loopback Adapter before installing. Russ W. ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] ot, converting from FAT32 to NTFS
Here is the syntax: To convert a FAT partition to NTFS, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK. 2. At the command prompt, type CONVERT driveletter: /FS:NTFS. convert C: /FS:NTFS is the syntax to convert the c drive. 3. Convert.exe attempts to convert the partition to NTFS. While Convert is running, you WILL receive the following error message if you are converting the partition with the active OS: Convert cannot gain exclusive access to the driveletter:, so it cannot convert it now. Would you like to schedule it to be converted the next time the system restarts (Y/N)? (Type Y) You receive this error message under any of the following three conditions: If you run the CONVERT command while the current directory is on the drive that is to be converted (for example, if you type CONVERT F: /FS:NTFS at the F:\ prompt). To resolve this, either click Yes in the error message and then restart the computer, or change to a directory on another drive and retype the command. At 09:56 PM 11/7/2005, you wrote: Is there some utility out there somewhere that can convert fat32 drive to ntfs? I know XP will do it on a new install but I already have it installed and need to convert my drive over. Any ideas? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 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 new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?
I've never understood the fascination with the loopback adapter. I have never needed one (don't even know what one would look like, lol!). I've also not had any problems with it 'phoning home'. I'm running XP SP2 with the firewall turned on, but it's never asked me about allowing any EPC net traffic through. I wonder if all this jazz is for an older version or something. Kaleb, do you have the 04/2005 version or a different one? Did the disc included the 'Read Me' file that I authored (sent a link in a recent post), or did it have a different installation guide (possible a MS Word document)? +dm -- Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2005 22:08:30 -0600 From: Russ Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC? Kaleb, Just got off the phone with Indy. Here's what you have to do. 1. Install Microsoft Loopback Adapter. 2. Disable all other Network Adapters. 3. Start the KeyGen program and Minimize. 4. Start EPC install program. 5. When the install program gets to the screen that has the MAC Address of the Loopback adapter. Write it down and go back to the KeyGen put the MAC Addy into the KenGen. You will get a code back. Copy Past that number into the EPC. Chose the Install Options you want. 6. Follow the Instructions from that point on. _*NOTE*_ If you have a firewall that allows blocking programs from accessing the Internet select DENY. The EPC wants to be like ET and Phone Home. If that happens MB will shut it down. 7. Reboot the computer. Wait at least 5 min before Launching the EPC, There are 2 services in XP that the EPC needs running before it will start. Those services take a few min. to start up. BTW if you Start EPC and it won't let you access any data or comes up in German just shut it down wait a min. or two and restart. Also if you have the WIS program Install it first. The WIS install procedure is the same as the EPC. If this doesn't work let me know. Russ W.
Re: [MBZ] ot, converting from FAT32 to NTFS
Kaleb Open up the Control Panel Then Admin Tools Computer Management Disk Management Click on Help Click on the INDEX Tab Scroll down or type in NTFS the Instructions are there. Russ W. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: how do you go about that? Tom Hargrave wrote: XP should be able to convert a drive after install. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 9:57 PM To: Mercedes mailing list; Banned List Subject: [MBZ] ot, converting from FAT32 to NTFS Is there some utility out there somewhere that can convert fat32 drive to ntfs? I know XP will do it on a new install but I already have it installed and need to convert my drive over. Any ideas?
Re: [MBZ] And now the armrest too...
There's the big 2-3 inch button on its side to unlock it from a vertical position, but probably a little more involved to actually remove it from the seat. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/7/05, Jim Vogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Many thanks to everyone who responded; the headrests are now easily off and the sheepskin on the passenger seat. The OTHER dilemma is the armrest on the drivers' side seat. Is there a button hidden somewhere for this too or is there another way to remove it? Again, many thanks in advance. Jim __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?
Dave, Don't know about your version, But the one my Indy installed would not work without the loopback adapter installed. He fought with it for 3 hours. As for phoning home one of the Indies in N.O. told buddy (My Indy) at a MB Tech Class that he allowed his WIS EPC to access the internet. About 2 weeks after he installed it. He launched the EPC to look up a part. A Screen came up to WARNING YOU HAVE A PIRATED COPY OF THE EPC Contact MBNA for a Legal copy. Same thing for his copy of the WIS. This was on his home computer w/Broadband connection. His Laptop at work that has the same EPC and WIS installed and not connected to the Net is still running. Go Figure. Russ W. Dave M. wrote: I've never understood the fascination with the loopback adapter. I have never needed one (don't even know what one would look like, lol!). I've also not had any problems with it 'phoning home'. I'm running XP SP2 with the firewall turned on, but it's never asked me about allowing any EPC net traffic through. I wonder if all this jazz is for an older version or something. Kaleb, do you have the 04/2005 version or a different one? Did the disc included the 'Read Me' file that I authored (sent a link in a recent post), or did it have a different installation guide (possible a MS Word document)? +dm -- Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2005 22:08:30 -0600 From: Russ Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC? Kaleb, Just got off the phone with Indy. Here's what you have to do. 1. Install Microsoft Loopback Adapter. 2. Disable all other Network Adapters. 3. Start the KeyGen program and Minimize. 4. Start EPC install program. 5. When the install program gets to the screen that has the MAC Address of the Loopback adapter. Write it down and go back to the KeyGen put the MAC Addy into the KenGen. You will get a code back. Copy Past that number into the EPC. Chose the Install Options you want. 6. Follow the Instructions from that point on. _*NOTE*_ If you have a firewall that allows blocking programs from accessing the Internet select DENY. The EPC wants to be like ET and Phone Home. If that happens MB will shut it down. 7. Reboot the computer. Wait at least 5 min before Launching the EPC, There are 2 services in XP that the EPC needs running before it will start. Those services take a few min. to start up. BTW if you Start EPC and it won't let you access any data or comes up in German just shut it down wait a min. or two and restart. Also if you have the WIS program Install it first. The WIS install procedure is the same as the EPC. If this doesn't work let me know. Russ W. ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] OT 9cyl radial diesel aircraft engine
I never did find out the principal of the cartridge starting system, can anyone explain the details? Rory Morrison Oroville, WA 1985 300SD 1982 300TD
Re: [MBZ] removing headrests from a 123 300d
Since when do human joins work perfectly when new? I may not be a father, BUT I do know thisbabies ain't got it like a new car. That's in your 20 somethings. Geeze, old man, you're gettin a bituh On Mon, 07 Nov 2005 19:41:29 -0600, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marshall - You said the operative word -- WHEN THEY WERE NEW. T'aint like that anymore. It's like me and you -- parts don't work like they used to when they were new. And I have knees that will testify if you want them to. Don -- 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] Retard - was: Pulling to one side
is the retard pulling the other side??? On Mon, 07 Nov 2005 21:13:54 -0600, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you. Now I can once again get up at 6:30 am and head off to work. -- 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] Removing Headrests from 123
My 82 300D had sheepskin covers that I needed to get off. I had to remove the seatback cover, then WD40 the button. After that I was able to get the headrest off. I thought I was going to break the seat. You'll need the seatback cover off if you want to remove the armrest as well. James Jetton [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1987 560 SEL120k 1982 300D 240k From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Nov 08 05:36:26 2005 Received: from sccrmhc13.comcast.net ([204.127.202.64]) by server1.arterytc1.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EZM9i-0004sF-Fo for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tue, 08 Nov 2005 05:36:26 + Received: from [192.168.1.3] (c-24-3-195-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net[24.3.195.27]) by comcast.net (sccrmhc13) with ESMTP id 2005110805361901300bf15fe; Tue, 8 Nov 2005 05:36:23 + Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2005 00:36:26 -0500 From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Organization: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine User-Agent: Thunderbird 1.4.1 (Windows/20051006) MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] ot, converting from FAT32 to NTFS X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes mailing list mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2005 05:36:27 - Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Is there some utility out there somewhere that can convert fat32 drive to ntfs? I know XP will do it on a new install but I already have it installed and need to convert my drive over. Any ideas? Partition Magic 8 does it - either way! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] Cracked #17 head!? (was: Portland wagon)
In a message dated 11/7/2005 3:14:41 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am curious as well. I have quite a few miles on the redone #17 head on my 87 300D, and I have this nagging feeling it's going to need to come back off. Oil consumption went WAY up, and it fits all of the symptoms of valve guide seals. The smoke out the back resembles oil in color. The Kevin, For the 603 engines, Dave M was quick to warn that not all valve seals were the same and to use only factory replacement parts. You may not have had control over the seal selected for your rebuild. I do think he said they can be replaced with the head in place with the right valve spring compressor. Regards, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 261 K miles 98 ML 320, 138 K miles
Re: [MBZ] How long do engine mounts usually survive?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow. Yeah, I was measuring the wrong thing entirely. Thanks, Marshall. I will check that. I was also surprised to see your reference. I went through the whole manual last week, and didn't see anything like that. Well, I learned something new about my manual tonight! I did not know about the programmed repairs. Found this interesting note: Combustion noise (rumbling) when idling up to about 1300 rpm. --- Remedy: Set start of delivery to 13 degrees after TDC Replacing injection nozzles does not offer any remedy. No further Remedy possible. --- This note applies to engines without EGR. I wonder if this could indicate an EGR problem? I believe I have EGR, but have not checked to see whether it is working. Non-functional EGR has always seemed like a good thing. to a rookie like me. I have not checked my timing, but there are no other symptoms of timing problems, so I don't suspect it. Maybe there is just no remedy. More after next weekend! Thanks again! You have an EGR!! Defeating it on a '90s diesel is difficult - requires some re-engineering - unlike defeating it on an '80s diesel. If your EGR isn't working as it should work - I suggest that you FIX IT! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] OT 9cyl radial diesel aircraft engine
Hey Rory did you watch both versions of Flight of the Phoenix and which one did you like? The other Rory On 11/7/05, Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I never did find out the principal of the cartridge starting system, can anyone explain the details? Rory Morrison Oroville, WA 1985 300SD 1982 300TD ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Cracked #17 head!? (was: Portland wagon)
Dave M. wrote: Before condemning the #17+ heads, you need to know the details behind the failure (re: that SDL with a bunch of cracks in a '17.) Blowing a radiator hose and driving for an hour with the temp in the red and no coolant in the system will likely crack a #22 head also. I'm not sure if ALL cracks are indicative of a junk head; I vaguely recall that the ones from the valve to the prechamber are less of a problem than the ones between the valve seats, or vice-versa. My head had both types so I don't know which was causing my cold-high-pressure symptoms (cured with a #22 head). Many used OM60x heads will have cracks around the prechamber ports. They are USUALLY not a problem. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] How long do engine mounts usually survive?
TimothyPilgrim wrote: What's with the 80's EGR fix using a ballbearing? I MUCH prefer disconnecting all vacuum lines to the EGR. A BB or ball bearing CAN leak. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] Cracked #17 head!? (was: Portland wagon)
Good point, Dave. For what it's worth, though, my #17 that blew definitely did so on its own, so to speak---not because of overheating. The car overheated routinely after the head cracked, but not before, and once the head was replaced it ran perfectly again---i.e. the cooling system was NOT the culprit. Pity I don't have much maintenance history on the car. I don't know exactly when the original head was replaced, nor when the trap oxidizer recall was done. If there was an overlap, we could blame the trap for the #17 cracking. On 11/7/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Before condemning the #17+ heads, you need to know the details behind the failure (re: that SDL with a bunch of cracks in a '17.) Blowing a radiator hose and driving for an hour with the temp in the red and no coolant in the system will likely crack a #22 head also. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo
Re: [MBZ] How long do engine mounts usually survive?
But what is the intended outcome? What's the benefit? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/8/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: What's with the 80's EGR fix using a ballbearing? I MUCH prefer disconnecting all vacuum lines to the EGR. A BB or ball bearing CAN leak. Marshall
Re: [MBZ] Cracked #17 head!? (was: Portland wagon)
You bring up a point that Marshall eluded to some time ago. How much head cracking was actually caused by the #14 casting and how much by the trap oxidizer that was run during the same time period? Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 12:07 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cracked #17 head!? (was: Portland wagon) Good point, Dave. For what it's worth, though, my #17 that blew definitely did so on its own, so to speak---not because of overheating. The car overheated routinely after the head cracked, but not before, and once the head was replaced it ran perfectly again---i.e. the cooling system was NOT the culprit. Pity I don't have much maintenance history on the car. I don't know exactly when the original head was replaced, nor when the trap oxidizer recall was done. If there was an overlap, we could blame the trap for the #17 cracking. On 11/7/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Before condemning the #17+ heads, you need to know the details behind the failure (re: that SDL with a bunch of cracks in a '17.) Blowing a radiator hose and driving for an hour with the temp in the red and no coolant in the system will likely crack a #22 head also. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?
Russ W. Murky Buckets. (Ta very much). TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA Fred, I sent it to the List for all. Russ W.
[MBZ] Anyone have Carfax account - Non MB - Sorry daughter needs car for school
Hi, Can anyone please run the following VIN for me? JF1GM4557TH411163 Thanks! My daughter needs a car for school and this all wheel drive 1996 Subaru Impreza was for sale in the area! Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bob Koziak 1983 300D 114K 1988 190E 126K 1990 300E 87K
[MBZ] CarFax Request Please
VIN: WDBAB93A4CN009765 It's my own wagon, but since I was the first to register it in Ontario, there's no record of it up here and I didn't get anything from its US owner. Thanks in advance. Tim 1982 300TD Moby
Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?
thanks, will let you know what happens. Russ Williams wrote: Kaleb, Just got off the phone with Indy. Here's what you have to do. 1. Install Microsoft Loopback Adapter. 2. Disable all other Network Adapters. 3. Start the KeyGen program and Minimize. 4. Start EPC install program. 5. When the install program gets to the screen that has the MAC Address of the Loopback adapter. Write it down and go back to the KeyGen put the MAC Addy into the KenGen. You will get a code back. Copy Past that number into the EPC. Chose the Install Options you want. 6. Follow the Instructions from that point on. _*NOTE*_ If you have a firewall that allows blocking programs from accessing the Internet select DENY. The EPC wants to be like ET and Phone Home. If that happens MB will shut it down. 7. Reboot the computer. Wait at least 5 min before Launching the EPC, There are 2 services in XP that the EPC needs running before it will start. Those services take a few min. to start up. BTW if you Start EPC and it won't let you access any data or comes up in German just shut it down wait a min. or two and restart. Also if you have the WIS program Install it first. The WIS install procedure is the same as the EPC. If this doesn't work let me know. Russ W. Russ Williams wrote: Kaleb, Yep there is a trick to it. My Indy has done it and the Secret. I'll email him and get him to send it to me. I'll relay it to you. I do know you have to install the Microsoft Loopback Adapter before installing. Russ W. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I do, and cant get the darn thing to install. Has pretty decent instructions with it but cant get it to go. Anybody dealt with this monster? ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 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, converting from FAT32 to NTFS
thanks Loren Faeth wrote: Here is the syntax: To convert a FAT partition to NTFS, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK. 2. At the command prompt, type CONVERT driveletter: /FS:NTFS. convert C: /FS:NTFS is the syntax to convert the c drive. 3. Convert.exe attempts to convert the partition to NTFS. While Convert is running, you WILL receive the following error message if you are converting the partition with the active OS: Convert cannot gain exclusive access to the driveletter:, so it cannot convert it now. Would you like to schedule it to be converted the next time the system restarts (Y/N)? (Type Y) You receive this error message under any of the following three conditions: • If you run the CONVERT command while the current directory is on the drive that is to be converted (for example, if you type CONVERT F: /FS:NTFS at the F:\ prompt). To resolve this, either click Yes in the error message and then restart the computer, or change to a directory on another drive and retype the command. At 09:56 PM 11/7/2005, you wrote: Is there some utility out there somewhere that can convert fat32 drive to ntfs? I know XP will do it on a new install but I already have it installed and need to convert my drive over. Any ideas? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 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 new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 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] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?
Its the 2005 version. It came with printed out instructions, similiar to the ones you posted but not exactly. Dave M. wrote: I've never understood the fascination with the loopback adapter. I have never needed one (don't even know what one would look like, lol!). I've also not had any problems with it 'phoning home'. I'm running XP SP2 with the firewall turned on, but it's never asked me about allowing any EPC net traffic through. I wonder if all this jazz is for an older version or something. Kaleb, do you have the 04/2005 version or a different one? Did the disc included the 'Read Me' file that I authored (sent a link in a recent post), or did it have a different installation guide (possible a MS Word document)? +dm -- Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2005 22:08:30 -0600 From: Russ Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC? Kaleb, Just got off the phone with Indy. Here's what you have to do. 1. Install Microsoft Loopback Adapter. 2. Disable all other Network Adapters. 3. Start the KeyGen program and Minimize. 4. Start EPC install program. 5. When the install program gets to the screen that has the MAC Address of the Loopback adapter. Write it down and go back to the KeyGen put the MAC Addy into the KenGen. You will get a code back. Copy Past that number into the EPC. Chose the Install Options you want. 6. Follow the Instructions from that point on. _*NOTE*_ If you have a firewall that allows blocking programs from accessing the Internet select DENY. The EPC wants to be like ET and Phone Home. If that happens MB will shut it down. 7. Reboot the computer. Wait at least 5 min before Launching the EPC, There are 2 services in XP that the EPC needs running before it will start. Those services take a few min. to start up. BTW if you Start EPC and it won't let you access any data or comes up in German just shut it down wait a min. or two and restart. Also if you have the WIS program Install it first. The WIS install procedure is the same as the EPC. If this doesn't work let me know. Russ W. ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 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] 190E
Ok Don wrote: I thought you were looking for a bigger car, nota small one! I am. I have determined that I am going to have to just buy something, so I can have something to drive while I look for the elusive SDL. Since I sold my car to you, I can buy some winter beater to slosh around in the snow without having to get the hose out and wash the underside of my car every night. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or protected by the attorney work-product doctrine. If you have recieved this message in error, please delete it and notify me.
Re: [MBZ] Anyone have Carfax account - Non MB - Sorry daughter needs car for school
Vehicle Snapshot Vehicle 1996 Subaru Impreza LX VIN JF1GM4557TH411163 Body Style 2 Dr Coupe Country of Manufacture Japan Vehicle History Checklist Vehicle Description JF1GM4557TH411163 Title Check No records found Problem Check No records found Odometer Check No records found Vehicle Information Records found Full History Records found Title Check Your vehicle checks out! Abandoned No Abandoned Records Found Damaged No Damaged Records Found Fire Damage No Fire Damage Records Found Grey Market No Grey Market Records Found Hail Damage No Hail Damage Records Found Insurance Loss No Insurance Loss Records Found Junk No Junk Records Found Rebuilt/Rebuildable No Rebuilt/Rebuildable Records Found Salvage No Salvage Records Found Problem Check Your vehicle checks out! NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle No NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle Records Found Fire Damage Incident No Fire Damage Incident Records Found Frame Damage No Frame Damage Records Found Major Damage No Major Damage Records Found Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Records Found Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Records Found Odometer Problem No Odometer Problem Records Found Salvage Auction No Salvage Auction Records Found Water Damage No Water Damage Records Found Vehicle Information Problems Found! Accident Data No Accident Data Records Found Corrected Title No Corrected Title Records Found Driver Education No Driver Education Records Found Duplicate Title No Duplicate Title Records Found Emission/Safety Inspection Emission/Safety Inspection Records Found Livery Use No Livery Use Records Found Government Use No Government Use Records Found Police Use No Police Use Records Found Rental/Fleet No Rental/Fleet Records Found Repossessed No Repossessed Records Found Taxi Use No Taxi Use Records Found Theft No Theft Records Found Vehicle History Records We have searched the Experian Automotive National Vehicle Database of insurance, DMV, and auto auction information and found the following 10 records for this 1996 SUBARU IMPREZA LX. Note the highlighted rows for potential issues that could affect the value of this vehicle. Date Location Mileage Description 1996-02-01 old greenwich, CT 17 title 1996-02-01 old greenwich, CT registration event/renewal 1997-10-21 old greenwich, CT registration event/renewal 1998-09-17 old greenwich, CT registration event/renewal 1999-10-26 old greenwich, CT registration event/renewal 2000-12-05 CT 52000 passed emission inspection 2001-10-26 old greenwich, CT registration event/renewal 2003-10-22 old greenwich, CT registration event/renewal 2005-02-16 bridgeport, CT 91515 title 2005-02-16 bridgeport, CT registration event/renewal Glossary of Descriptions Found for This Vehicle (full glossary) Description Full Definition Title Vehicle had title registration event reported by state DMV. Renewal Vehicle had registration renewal event reported by state DMV. Passed Emission Inspection Vehicle passed the state emission inspection. Highlights Highlights from our Editors' Review of the 1993-2001 Subaru Impreza The following summary includes recall and trouble spot information for several model years of this vehicle. Only information labeled 1993-2001 applies to this vehicle. Consumer Guide Rating N/A Pros Airbags, dual (later models), Optional antilock brakes, All-wheel drive (AWD models), Instruments/controls Cons Acceleration (early AWD models), Rear-seat entry/exit, Rear-seat room, Cargo room Road Test Scores Performance 3 Fuel Economy 6 Ride Quality 4 Steering/Handling/Braking 4 Quietness 4 Controls/Materials 5 Interior Room 4 Room/Comfort (rear) 3 Cargo Capacity 2 Value within Class 4 (all scores out of 10) NHTSA Safety Ratings Front Impact, Driver 4 Front Impact, Passenger 4 (all scores out of 5) Recalls Check with the seller to ensure that the recall work was completed on these items. 1993: Fuel-filler system does not comply with federal leakage requirements. 1994-95: Inadvertent airbag deployment could occur after undercarriage contact of tow hooks with curbs, dips, speed bumps, etc. Trouble Spots Check for these possible problems when test-driving and inspecting this vehicle. Dashboard lights: The hydraulic motor for the ABS system runs with the key turned off, which illuminates the ABS warning light on the dash. (1993-96) Engine misfire: Bucking and jerking at slow speeds on all-wheel-drive cars is due to a defective transfer clutch. (1993-97) Engine noise: The knock sensors in the cylinder heads may fail, which can cause pinging under load. (1993-95) Hard starting: The engine may be hard to start after sitting in cold weather because ice forms on the fuel injectors. (1993-96) Hard starting: ImprezaNo-start or hard starting after sitting overnight in may be due to ice forming on the fuel injector tips. (1993-98) Transmission problems: Flawed parking rod may allow vehicle to roll when placed in the Park. Rod must be
Re: [MBZ] CarFax Request Please
Thanks Kaleb. Well, I guess no news is good news, eh? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/8/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Vehicle Snapshot Vehicle 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300TD VIN WDBAB93A4CN009765 Body Style 4 Door Wagon Country of Manufacture Germany snip
[MBZ] Running wire from trunk, '93 W124
Guys, What's the best way to get a radio wire from the trunk to the cabin of a '93 W124? I've tried fishing a stiff wire alongside the cushion but all I run into is metal (tank?). Guess I probably shouldn't drill through that. Do I need to remove the seatback or parcel shelf? What's the best way to get through? TIA, Lee '93 300E 2.5L td 178K
Re: [MBZ] Retard - was: Pulling to one side
yep, cause he was a retard and thats the direction he to go 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 07 Nov 2005 23:18:01 -0600 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Retard - was: Pulling to one side is the retard pulling the other side??? On Mon, 07 Nov 2005 21:13:54 -0600, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you. Now I can once again get up at 6:30 am and head off to work. -- 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 new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ Try the New Netscape Mail Today! Virtually Spam-Free | More Storage | Import Your Contact List http://mail.netscape.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Sucker mods.
I found changing the oil when too hot w/my topsider caused the larger hose (the one with the clamp) to collapse, so I changed a few things Made a solid Aluminum replacement for the hose connector end that fits into the Topsider (tm) tank. Taped the center with a 1/4 pipe thread and installed a ball valve. Attached a piece of 3/8 hose to that. At the other end, used a few fittings to convert the 3/8 hose to 1/4 hose. All hose (tubing) that I used was high temp clear tygon tubing, so I could see the oil flow. All the fittings and hose were bought a Home Depot. If anyone has access to a lathe and wants a dwg of of the insert, let me know. I'll see if I can dig it out. Since none of these hoses are collapsable, I can change the oil when the engine is hot, and flows freely. Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (845)894-4296 (tie 533); fax: 892-6235 (tie 532); 2070 Rt. 52; Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533
Re: [MBZ] Running wire from trunk, '93 W124
CB Radio antenna wire. How do I remove the rear seat back? Thanks, Lee _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 9:39 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Running wire from trunk, '93 W124 are you trying to run the speaker wire ? best way to go is by removing the rear seat back, find a hole from the trunk to the passenger compartment and run it under the carpet. thats my suggestion anyway 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: Lee Levitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes mailing list' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 8 Nov 2005 09:30:31 -0500 Subject: [MBZ] Running wire from trunk, '93 W124 Guys, What's the best way to get a radio wire from the trunk to the cabin of a '93 W124? I've tried fishing a stiff wire alongside the cushion but all I run into is metal (tank?). Guess I probably shouldn't drill through that. Do I need to remove the seatback or parcel shelf? What's the best way to get through? TIA, Lee '93 300E 2.5L td 178K ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:okiebenz%40striplin.net To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net _ Try the New Netscape Mail Today! Virtually Spam-Free | More Storage | Import Your Contact List http://mail.netscape.com
Re: [MBZ] Running wire from trunk, '93 W124
The 124 chassis cars have cable channels on either side of the vehicle running all the way to the trunk. If you remove the seat bottom, you can see where the channels go under the seat (you will see vacuum lines for the trunk and gas flap locks, and electrical wires). You should be able to use these channels for your wire runs. J.B. At 09:30 AM 11/8/2005, you wrote: Guys, What's the best way to get a radio wire from the trunk to the cabin of a '93 W124? I've tried fishing a stiff wire alongside the cushion but all I run into is metal (tank?). Guess I probably shouldn't drill through that. Do I need to remove the seatback or parcel shelf? What's the best way to get through? TIA, Lee '93 300E 2.5L td 178K ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/162 - Release Date: 11/5/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/162 - Release Date: 11/5/2005
Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?
Russ, That's bizarre. I suspect the 'pirated' copies are ones that are 'cracked' and don't use a keygen. The keygen creates a real license key, same as you would get from MB. I have my EPC and WIS installed at home, on a PC connected to the internet via broadband. I have no 3rd party firewall (no ZoneAlarm, etc) just the XP built-in thingy. It's never asked to connect and I have no idea if it does or not. Works fine though. It also works on a standalone box that's not connected to the internet. I think it depends on where you obtained the EPC and WIS... there may be 'cracked' versions out there that require the loopback, or that can't be connected to the internet. The old USA-only WIS and EPC have NO problems with this at all. They're probably still floating around FTP servers, or on eBay... :-) +dm -- Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2005 22:51:00 -0600 From: Russ Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC? Dave, Don't know about your version, But the one my Indy installed would not work without the loopback adapter installed. He fought with it for 3 hours. As for phoning home one of the Indies in N.O. told buddy (My Indy) at a MB Tech Class that he allowed his WIS EPC to access the internet. About 2 weeks after he installed it. He launched the EPC to look up a part. A Screen came up to WARNING YOU HAVE A PIRATED COPY OF THE EPC Contact MBNA for a Legal copy. Same thing for his copy of the WIS. This was on his home computer w/Broadband connection. His Laptop at work that has the same EPC and WIS installed and not connected to the Net is still running. Go Figure. Russ W.
Re: [MBZ] Running wire from trunk, '93 W124
Lee, The photos here should give you some ideas on how to run the wires: http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_stereo/blue_87/ http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_stereo/white_87/ http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_stereo/ :-) +dm -- Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2005 09:30:31 -0500 From: Lee Levitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Running wire from trunk, '93 W124 Guys, What's the best way to get a radio wire from the trunk to the cabin of a '93 W124? I've tried fishing a stiff wire alongside the cushion but all I run into is metal (tank?). Guess I probably shouldn't drill through that. Do I need to remove the seatback or parcel shelf? What's the best way to get through? TIA, Lee '93 300E 2.5L td 178K
[MBZ] Oil sucker fiasco
Re. oil getting into vac unit. Most shop vacs produce much more suction than needed to make oil sucker work well. To reduce possibility of oil in vac hose, it may help to reduce vac at oil container - opening in hose, etc. Wilton
Re: [MBZ] OT 9cyl radial diesel aircraft engine
On Mon, 7 Nov 2005 18:11:39 -0800 Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.pilotfriend.com/aircraft%20performance/aero_engines/The%20Guiberson%20Diesel.htm They don't give a date of when the engine was developed and used, but a couple of comments help fix it: The flight of 1,500 miles from Dallas, via Birmingham and Charleston, was completed in 10 hours and 35 minutes flying time at an average speed of 142 m.p.h. An altitude of approximately 3,000 ft. was maintained with the engine cruising at 220 h.p. at 1,800 r.p.m. Regular Texaco Diesel Chief fuel oil costing 6 cents a gallon such as is used in Caterpillar tractors was consumed at the rate of 11 1/2 gallons an hour or 0.37 lb. per h.p. per hour and its total cost was only $6.90. Lubricating oil to the extent of 3 gallons at $1.40 a gallon added $4.20 to the expenditure, making a total cost of $11.10 for fuel and oil for the entire journey. The fuel cost of less than 12 cent a mile is an unheard-of figure for flight operations in this country. For a cost of $3.00/gallon, the fuel cost would have been $345, or $6/mi. So great has been the demand for these tank engines for the United States Army that special air-conditioned buildings have been built at the Buda factory in which the engines are manufactured by the latest flowline production methods. These buildings are unique and anticipate air-raid blackouts in that they are constructed without windows and are equipped with fluorescent lighting. Sounds like WWII. Craig
[MBZ] EGR et al
Hi, All. On my 87 190Dt, I repaired the leaky EGR with an aluminum gasket about one eight inch thick. Drew it up on Acad and made a template out of G-10 at work on the CNC router, then made the gasket. Works real well! Also used some metal shim seals from Rusty (All Hail Rusty!) 604 142 05 80. The delete button is lower right. TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA 84 85 87 Hi! Ho! Silver! (a puff of black smoke) and, Awayyy! Is it Friday yet?
Re: [MBZ] OT 9cyl radial diesel aircraft engine
The only date in the article is noted below April 1940 when ''A.T.C. No 220 was issued The official flight tests for the C.A.A. were completed satisfactorily and on one of the flights an altitude of 18,300 ft. was attained with the airplane still climbing at the rate of 500 ft. per min. This altitude compares very favourably with the ceiling of 14,500 ft. guaranteed for the gasoline-engined Stinson and indicates that a ceiling of at least 20,000 ft. could be attained by the Diesel- engined Stinson without supercharging. A.T.C. No. 220 was issued for the Guiberson A-1020 Diesel aircraft engine in April, 1940, giving it a continuous rating of 310 h.p. at 2,150 r.p.m. at sea-level. Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ 1980 300SD
[MBZ] AKP-Wagen is back
new fuel primer pump, new Hengst filter (WIX did NOT work for some reason...?), new pre filter, removed the pressure fitted braid covered hose from the pre-filter to the IP (guess that would be the lift pump there?) and VOILA - she works...garbage fuel and all :-)...which is to say, I'm not ready for Kaleb to haul her off yet! Thanks for all the suggestions. Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -1987 300TD, 150K miles, Rotkäppchen (Little Red Riding Hood) -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) running WVO/WMO/LO/CO/WATF/WGL/WBF/DA/MS/lard/gas/kero/D2 mix (do not attempt this at home!) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
[MBZ] AKP-Wagen massive oil loss
some may recall my runningout of oil a while back. Figured this one out too. Once the car started, it was obvious that something was quite wrong - the breather hose comes off the valve cover then goes into a T. the bottom of the T looks like it goes back to the crankcase (?) and it is leaking. THe other end of the T goes to the intake boot off the air cleaner - it was gone...splattering some, but not alot of oil. Over time, these two things together, I believe, would run the oil down much faster than normal, especially on a high miles engine. New T and hose to be ordered today. :-) Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -1987 300TD, 150K miles, Rotkäppchen (Little Red Riding Hood) -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) running WVO/WMO/LO/CO/WATF/WGL/WBF/DA/MS/lard/gas/kero/D2 mix (do not attempt this at home!) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
