Re: [MBZ] OT: Ferrari Porn, from France

[Sunil Hari]

i own that movie on DVD.  Any takers?

On 12/22/05, Desert Rat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Thanks Dave for posting that.WOW!
>
> On 12/22/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Listen to those bias-ply tyres howl! Wow. The ending is great...
> >
> > http://500ecstasy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2696
> > (click the link in the first post)
> >
> > =)
> >
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Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver

[BillR]

It appeals to me also - but that is probably because I was force-fed one of
those steering wheels many years ago and lived to tell about it.  Other
driver had the more normal ones for the day and died instantly. I still
prefer those 4 temp slides to the electronic ones.
BillR
Jacksonville FL   Mid 30's tonight - cold enough for me. 
1981 300SD  EM  267k miles

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On Behalf Of Tom Scordato
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 6:21 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver

andrew may have said
"Looks awesome, though "The car ooozes class and regality" strikes me as a
> bit of hyperbole...   After all, it's only an entry level car for that 
> year
> and probably listed for about $5 grand"


I am a 123 chassis sort of diesel guy, but that era low fin body style and
simple 4 banger appeals to me for some reason.

Regards Tom Scordato
From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 2:41 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver


> Looks awesome, though "The car ooozes class and regality" strikes me as a
> bit of hyperbole...   After all, it's only an entry level car for that 
> year
> and probably listed for about $5 grand.
>
> On 12/22/05, Tom Scordato <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>>
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-200D-diesel-66K-miles-Like-new-Tr
>> ue-Survivor_W0QQitemZ4598627758QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
>>
>>
>> Tom Scordato
>> Bellefonte PA
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Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver

[Tom Scordato]

andrew may have said
"Looks awesome, though "The car ooozes class and regality" strikes me as a
bit of hyperbole...   After all, it's only an entry level car for that 
year

and probably listed for about $5 grand"



I am a 123 chassis sort of diesel guy, but that era low fin body style and 
simple 4 banger appeals to me for some reason.


Regards Tom Scordato
From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 2:41 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver



Looks awesome, though "The car ooozes class and regality" strikes me as a
bit of hyperbole...   After all, it's only an entry level car for that 
year

and probably listed for about $5 grand.

On 12/22/05, Tom Scordato <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-200D-diesel-66K-miles-Like-new-True-Survivor_W0QQitemZ4598627758QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Tom Scordato
Bellefonte PA



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Re: [MBZ] OT: Ferrari Porn, from France

[Desert Rat]

Thanks Dave for posting that.WOW!

On 12/22/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Listen to those bias-ply tyres howl! Wow. The ending is great...
>
> http://500ecstasy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2696
> (click the link in the first post)
>
> =)
>
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Re: [MBZ] why is this so cheap?

[Jeff Zedic]

Those cars are known to be major rustbuckets. Sexton had one and dropped 
a fortune into it, I think.


Jeff Zedic
Toronto

[MBZ] Limo console wood install report (W124)

[Dave M.]

Hi all,

I wanted to add some extra electrical switches in my W124, and prefer a
factory appearance. Thanks to Aaron Lam, I learned there was a wood trim
piece used in the long wheelbase (limo) version W124 in Europe. This has
extra switch holes for (I assume) the 2 extra windows in the 6-door chassis.
I picked up one of these 'limo wood' panels for my 1994 E500, which
originally had 1 aftermarket switch added for the BergWerks first gear start
(FGS) kit - normal position has stock upshifts, the other position selects a
programmable upshift speed for the 1-2 part-throttle upshift.

Anyway, I wanted to replace that funky FGS switch with a factory switch.
And, I wanted to add a switch to turn on the stereo without the key in the
ignition. (On the E500, this is a big deal, with the key in position 1 the
current draw is nearly 20 amps!) I also wanted to add a momentary contact
type switch for my Valentine-1. I specifically wanted it set up so that when
the key is turned off, and then the car is re-started, the V-1 does NOT turn
back on. So, I wired up a relay to act as a 'latching' relay... momentary
contact triggers the V-1 power module (and relay), but when the key is
turned off, the relay un-latches - requiring a press of the switch to turn
it back on. In case you're wondering why, it's because of the irritating
'startup dance' that the V-1 goes through at each power-up. I don't use it
all the time, and hate listenting to that screeching every time I forget to
turn off a regular rocker switch (which is what I have right now in the
diesel.)

See links below for photos. The switch in the 'fader' position is actually
an ACC recirculation switch, which controls the V-1. When energized, the red
LED stays on. I used this switch because it was the only one I found which
has normally closed (NC) *and* normally open (NO) contacts, allowing use of
only one relay instead of two. Push up/on closes the NO contacts, push
down/off breaks the NC contacts. The right side 'child safety' switch is for
the FGS speed selection, replacing the goofy round switch on the old wood
panel. The next one down is a factory "dual-tone horn" switch, which I have
set up to turn the radio on & off without the key. Next to the left (in the
center) is a central lock/unlock switch, which is at present not used. To
the left of that is a 'trunk release' switch with integrated alarm LED,
again, this is not functional. I may work on making those functional in the
future, but for now they're just filling the empty spaces. All are wired so
the backlight illumination works - no dead/dark switches, lol.


Photos:

Stock 1994 E500 Burled Walnut console wood:
<
http://www.w124performance.com/images/cars/94_E500/restoration/limo_wood_before.jpg
>

New "limo" wood piece:
<
http://www.w124performance.com/images/cars/94_E500/restoration/limo_wood_after.jpg
>
Stock & limo wood, side by side:
<
http://www.w124performance.com/images/cars/94_E500/restoration/limo_wood_both.jpg
>

Zebrano 'limo' wood, destined for the blue diesel later this winter:



Sorry for the lousy photos. I'm still using a 'loaner' 2MP camera from work,
about 5 years old (translation - a fossil in digicam years.) I'd like to get
a better 'after' photo without the flash glare. I'll get a better one
eventually. My old/stock 1994 wood trim panel is for sale, pretty cheap,
since I have no use for it. Email me for details.

=)

Best regards,

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Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 95kmi  (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 261kmi (Sportline)

Re: [MBZ] Unstable Starting

[zac]

Thanks for all the help.

Yep. The Bosch solenoid was dead short across the posts off the shelf. 
And about

$13 more than the Brazilian job I ended up with. Thats three times now I've
pulled this starter in the past 6 mo. Love that top allen bolt. Easiest way I
found: slide a 10mm ratcheting box end onto the 10mm allen socket (huh? 
its not

a socket, but its 3/8 drive) and slip it in the bolt, then ratchet away. Must
say, they are high, but those ratchet wrenches have their uses.

Everything back to operational.

zac

Quoting OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:


Sure sounds like a bad solenoid to me -- --

On 12/21/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:



Thanks all. THis car is an 82 300td. As per Tom here, I checked the
solenoid and
it didn't work when jumpered. So I found a place with a new solenoid,
bought it,
installed it.

Now get this. When I replaced the neg. battery cable, the starter started
spinning. With the key off, etc. It did not engage the flywheel, but was
turning all right. So I go from one problem to the extreme opposite.

I installed the pos. battery cable on the big bolt, and the strap to
the starter
was on the small bolt, and it still turned whether or not I had in the small
wire. My qustion: Is this a defective part, or does it tell me 
something about
some other defective part or installation technique? I mean, really, 
it's not

me, it can't be me, can it?

WHee, what a ride. (The only other time I've bought a starter 
solenoid (for a

slant 6) it was bad right off the shelf and I had to rebuild it. I can't get
into this one.)

THanks for your help.

zac


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Re: [MBZ] Front End Creak

[Rich Thomas]

I had to do one brake rod mount when I rebuilt my whole suspension, but 
it was more of a "clunk" than a squeak.  I was thinking that could be 
his problem, perhaps before it wears out completely it squeaks.  The 
part is pretty cheap and easy to replace.


Are you sure your suspension is not being taxed too heavily?

--R

Gary Thompson wrote:


I completely rebuilt the front end of my 1984 300D. Replaced all ball
joints, tie rods, bushings, etc. Still squeeked over large speed bumps.
Turned out to be the brake rod mount on one side. Didn't see that listed,
and it's often overlooked when doing a front end rebuild...


Gary Thompson
1995 E320


On 12/21/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
 


Since we are discussing front end noises, what might cause a creaking
noise
when passing over speed bumps?  Car in question is a 1985 300CD with new
shocks, ball joints, upper and lower control arms, etc. - so clean
underneath that you could eat off the bottom of the front end if you could
figure out a way to flip the car over like a pancake.

I exaggerate but you catch my drift.  There appears to be nothing left to
replace yet the noise persists - especially during COLD weather.  The
creak
makes this beautiful car sound like a jalopy.

   


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[MBZ] OT: Ferrari Porn, from France

[Dave M.]

Listen to those bias-ply tyres howl! Wow. The ending is great...

http://500ecstasy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2696
(click the link in the first post)

=)

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Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 95kmi  (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 261kmi (Sportline)

Re: [MBZ] Front End Creak

[Gary Thompson]

I completely rebuilt the front end of my 1984 300D. Replaced all ball
joints, tie rods, bushings, etc. Still squeeked over large speed bumps.
Turned out to be the brake rod mount on one side. Didn't see that listed,
and it's often overlooked when doing a front end rebuild...


Gary Thompson
1995 E320


On 12/21/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Since we are discussing front end noises, what might cause a creaking
> noise
> when passing over speed bumps?  Car in question is a 1985 300CD with new
> shocks, ball joints, upper and lower control arms, etc. - so clean
> underneath that you could eat off the bottom of the front end if you could
> figure out a way to flip the car over like a pancake.
>
> I exaggerate but you catch my drift.  There appears to be nothing left to
> replace yet the noise persists - especially during COLD weather.  The
> creak
> makes this beautiful car sound like a jalopy.
>

Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver

[Marshall Booth]

Tom Scordato wrote:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-200D-diesel-66K-miles-Like-new-True-Survivor_W0QQitemZ4598627758QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


A two year old '66 200D with a manual transmission was my first diesel. 
Wonderful, reliable car, but really underpowered if you do much highway 
driving in hilly country or at altitude much above 4000'. Fuel 
consumption was not especially great. While I could coax mid 30 mpg on 
the highway IF I WAS CAREFUL, low 30 was far more usual. The car was 
VERY susceptible to rust - rocker panels, jack sockets, and inner 
fenders (a REAL pain to fix/replace). This engine was usually good for 
250kmi with proper maintenance.


Marshall

Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver

[andrew strasfogel]

Looks awesome, though "The car ooozes class and regality" strikes me as a
bit of hyperbole...   After all, it's only an entry level car for that year
and probably listed for about $5 grand.

On 12/22/05, Tom Scordato <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-200D-diesel-66K-miles-Like-new-True-Survivor_W0QQitemZ4598627758QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
>
>
> Tom Scordato
> Bellefonte PA
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Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver

[redghost]

this is a sweet car and looks really nice.  Would be a big step up from  
Gump. but would never do that.  Too much cash involved and I do not  
like the color


On Thursday, December 22, 2005, at 11:14 AM, Tom Scordato wrote:

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True-Survivor_W0QQitemZ4598627758QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem



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Bellefonte PA



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1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz

[MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver

[Tom Scordato]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-200D-diesel-66K-miles-Like-new-True-Survivor_W0QQitemZ4598627758QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Tom Scordato
Bellefonte PA 

Re: [MBZ] cruise control question

[Trampas]

Well I thought that the difference was the resistors soldered inside the
units. Specifically I thought the resistors were calibration for the
different horse power of the engine. For example if the 300SD one was put in
a 560SEL then it would press gas a lot to increase speed a little bit. 

I think on the latter ones '87 and newer they had the calibration in a
module that plugged in beside the connector. 

Now I am often wrong but these were the assumptions that I had been using. 

I guess you could sell the stack you have to one of the rebuilders of these
amps. 

Trampas

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Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 2:03 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: [MBZ] cruise control question

Whats the deal with the cruise control amps?  On the 14 pin versions 
there are several different part numbers and the end parts have 
different colors. Some are green, some orange, some blue, some black, 
some white, etc.  Have different part numbers as well.  Some of the part 
numbers will pull up in the EPC and some dont.  The ones that do says 
they are for whatever model that others will.   I have a big pile of 
them and have tested most of them in my 85 300D and the ones that work 
all work in that car but they have different color codes and different 
part numbers.  Question is, whats the difference between them or is 
there really a difference.  Thinking maybe they are differt color codes 
because they may have different refinements from earlier versions or 
something.  Also, anybody know how to tell which one goes to which car 
based on the color coding or the old part numbers(because not all part 
numbers will pull up)

Thanks
-- 
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  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
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[MBZ] cruise control question

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

Whats the deal with the cruise control amps?  On the 14 pin versions 
there are several different part numbers and the end parts have 
different colors. Some are green, some orange, some blue, some black, 
some white, etc.  Have different part numbers as well.  Some of the part 
numbers will pull up in the EPC and some dont.  The ones that do says 
they are for whatever model that others will.   I have a big pile of 
them and have tested most of them in my 85 300D and the ones that work 
all work in that car but they have different color codes and different 
part numbers.  Question is, whats the difference between them or is 
there really a difference.  Thinking maybe they are differt color codes 
because they may have different refinements from earlier versions or 
something.  Also, anybody know how to tell which one goes to which car 
based on the color coding or the old part numbers(because not all part 
numbers will pull up)


Thanks
--
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 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
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Re: [MBZ] 126 seat motor question

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

That would be the later 84 and up motors, which are different than the 
earlier once but still the same situation.  Motors and everything look 
the same but have different part numbers listed.


Desert Rat wrote:


Would the seat memory function have a bearing on this? Don't know.

On 12/22/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


On the earlier 126's(well and the later too but use a different seat
motor), there are 3 motors under the seat.  The epc lists each of the 3
motors that do a different function as a different part number.  There
are stickers on them with different part numbers as well(old part
numbers).  My question is, are all 3 of these motors actually the same
even though the epc says they have different part numbers?  Look at the
motors they are identical even the wires coming out of them.  The only
difference I can tell is a couple of the wires are color coded
different.  Some even have the same color wire but an outer color coding
later applied.  I just dont see any difference in them but wanted to see
if anybody knew for sure.

Thanks,

Kaleb
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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
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 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250
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Re: [MBZ] 126 seat motor question

[Desert Rat]

Would the seat memory function have a bearing on this? Don't know.

On 12/22/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On the earlier 126's(well and the later too but use a different seat
> motor), there are 3 motors under the seat.  The epc lists each of the 3
> motors that do a different function as a different part number.  There
> are stickers on them with different part numbers as well(old part
> numbers).  My question is, are all 3 of these motors actually the same
> even though the epc says they have different part numbers?  Look at the
> motors they are identical even the wires coming out of them.  The only
> difference I can tell is a couple of the wires are color coded
> different.  Some even have the same color wire but an outer color coding
> later applied.  I just dont see any difference in them but wanted to see
> if anybody knew for sure.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kaleb
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> 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
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[MBZ] 126 seat motor question

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

On the earlier 126's(well and the later too but use a different seat 
motor), there are 3 motors under the seat.  The epc lists each of the 3 
motors that do a different function as a different part number.  There 
are stickers on them with different part numbers as well(old part 
numbers).  My question is, are all 3 of these motors actually the same 
even though the epc says they have different part numbers?  Look at the 
motors they are identical even the wires coming out of them.  The only 
difference I can tell is a couple of the wires are color coded 
different.  Some even have the same color wire but an outer color coding 
later applied.  I just dont see any difference in them but wanted to see 
if anybody knew for sure.


Thanks,

Kaleb
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 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
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Re: [MBZ] name this part

[Lee Levitt]

Looks a little like the trunk release gizmo.

But, ICBW.

Lee 

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> Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 12:51 PM
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> Subject: [MBZ] name this part
> 
> What does this central locking element go to?
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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Smith, Todd]

Thanks for all of the replies to this.

Todd Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

'85 300CD 248Kmi

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 07:34
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] MityVac


Todd

I have used the all plastic mighty vac hand held with good luck to 
troubleshoot. comes with fittings and generic instructions.

An assortment of literature/diagrams write ups have helped to.

Pep boys, Advanced Auto carries it.  About 30-40 smackers I think.  Here is 
a quick link of what one looks like.
http://www.compacc.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=544&CFID=870447&CFTOKEN=46269408

Tom Scordato
Bellefonte PA

Re: [MBZ] Advice on storing a 240D

[redghost]

they have a $200 12v hitch lift for use with the Burb.  allows you to 
lift 500# into the back   Lot 47591.  Might be handy for the times 
Regina is not available to get your goodies into the truck.


$50 ionizing air cleaner for sale.  Does 400 sqft  lot 91661



On Thursday, December 22, 2005, at 09:59 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:


thats cheap.

redghost wrote:


Looks like it is made out of the silver tarp 8 mil.

Steel frame  8'x16'  lot 42211

$159, used to be $279

Sale good until 1/16/06

On Thursday, December 22, 2005, at 09:39 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:



how much?

redghost wrote:



Harbor freight has a funky garage tent thing on sale this week.  Let
that gather snow.  Would make a pretty good place to hide other 
things

too



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 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
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1995 E300D - Cleo
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The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz


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  84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
  76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250
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1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] Advice on storing a 240D

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

thats cheap.

redghost wrote:


Looks like it is made out of the silver tarp 8 mil.

Steel frame  8'x16'  lot 42211

$159, used to be $279

Sale good until 1/16/06

On Thursday, December 22, 2005, at 09:39 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:



how much?

redghost wrote:



Harbor freight has a funky garage tent thing on sale this week.  Let
that gather snow.  Would make a pretty good place to hide other things
too



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 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
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 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] Advice on storing a 240D

[redghost]

Looks like it is made out of the silver tarp 8 mil.

Steel frame  8'x16'  lot 42211

$159, used to be $279

Sale good until 1/16/06

On Thursday, December 22, 2005, at 09:39 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:


how much?

redghost wrote:


Harbor freight has a funky garage tent thing on sale this week.  Let
that gather snow.  Would make a pretty good place to hide other things
too



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  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

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1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] why is this so cheap?

[redghost]

With the roof issues, I see a convertible in the future.  Maybe Jim can 
fashion some body bits out of microwave carcass for the rust areas.  A 
steady hand with the torch and a welders blanket gets the headliner and 
sunroof removed, exposing the nice interior.  Maybe he can also 
fabricate a good metal or kevlar soft top protector for the interim 
while waiting for a real top to be made.


On Thursday, December 22, 2005, at 09:10 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote:

Money pit indeed.   That's some kind of SCARY rust!  Headliner 
replacement
will set you back $1,000!  Sunroof repair at least $500, maybe double 
that!
OTOH, the seats are nice.  A 250SE without these problems might sell 
for
$7,000 so I would only offer $2,000 to allow plenty of leeway for 
repairing

the rust.


On 12/22/05, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Can you say money pit???


Jeff Zedic
Toronto

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[MBZ] name this part

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

What does this central locking element go to?
-- 
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  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
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Re: [MBZ] O.T.- Air Purifiers

[redghost]

Depends on if it is an ionizing one or just a HEPA.  Both provide some 
treatment of air, but not in a really large area.


HEPA will suck up particulate around the unit and within the reach of 
its suction.


Ionizing units put out ozone and "sanitizes" the environment around it. 
 Not sure it will do a whole enclosed office room, but should do a desk 
well enough.  Will have a "clean" after the thunder storm smell and 
should defeat bugs that hover around the desktop.  May irritate mucous 
membranes if you hang around it too long.


Neither one will do much good for areas away from the desk.  If you 
would like to reduce possible contagion for healthcare worker, washing 
hands and being masked should do that.  Clerical folks at a desk will 
be served by these units, and should wash hands anyway


My $0.02

On Thursday, December 22, 2005, at 08:38 AM, Bob Rentfro wrote:

Does anyone have the straight dope on those air purifiers? Do they 
provide any benifit? You know...ones like unto what the Sharper Image 
sells.
I was thinking about getting one for my Queen of All Time, Space and 
Dimension to set on her desk at the Dr.'s office.

I'm not convinced they actually have any benifit.
Enlighten me, oh wise ones.

Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 145K
Litchfield Park, AZ
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Re: [MBZ] O.T.- Air Purifiers

[dave walton]

The efficiency of ionization air purifiers is very low. That is to say
that only a small percentage of particulates are trapped in a single
pass. Mechanical filtration using HEPA filters is very efficient. They
use more electricity and replacing the filters is expensive.
I use both at home in the bedroom 24/7. The gunk that accumulates in
each is impressive and disturbing.

-Dave Walton


On 12/22/05, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Does anyone have the straight dope on those air purifiers? Do they provide 
> any benifit? You know...ones like unto what the Sharper Image sells.
> I was thinking about getting one for my Queen of All Time, Space and 
> Dimension to set on her desk at the Dr.'s office.
> I'm not convinced they actually have any benifit.
> Enlighten me, oh wise ones.
>
> Bob Rentfro
> '77 300D 145K
> Litchfield Park, AZ
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Re: [MBZ] Advice on storing a 240D

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

how much?

redghost wrote:

Harbor freight has a funky garage tent thing on sale this week.  Let 
that gather snow.  Would make a pretty good place to hide other things 
too




--
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] Advice on storing a 240D

[redghost]

Harbor freight has a funky garage tent thing on sale this week.  Let 
that gather snow.  Would make a pretty good place to hide other things 
too


On Thursday, December 22, 2005, at 07:17 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:


Looks like the 240D gets stored outside this winter.  Any advice on
avoiding
problems?  It gets really cold here in central Massachusetts.


Scrape/brush the snow off of it daily, just as if you were
driving it.  When I had to store my cars outside all winter during
my garage extension project (which discombobulated the existing
garage too) I did not do this, and the ones with the pretty blanket
of snow over them that I completely ignored ended up with some
pretty serious interior condensation-related problems.

If you're not going to be driving it, disconnect the battery.

-- Jim


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The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] why is this so cheap?

[redghost]

too much belly rust?  In really nice shape, but there is a bunch of  
rebuild for steel to make it a great car



On Wednesday, December 21, 2005, at 06:42 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-1966-250se-2-door-coupe- 
factory-4-speed- 
transmission_W0QQitemZ4599335006QQcategoryZ6315QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem




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1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] Advice on storing a 240D

[redghost]

Fill the tank, change the oil, wash, dry and wax the exterior, treat 
the interior, coat the rubber bits, lube everything, drive it onto a 
thick sheet of visquine, insert two or three dri-z-air under the car, 
crack the windows, cover with more heavy visquine and seal it up with 
good tape.  Then use a shop vac to suck out all the air  you can and do 
a final seal.  If you do it on a really cold day, you should limit the 
amount of residual water vapor trapped and the calcium carbonate in the 
dri-z-air will not be over taxed sequestering water.


YMMV, and others may have better ideas for east coast outside storage

On Wednesday, December 21, 2005, at 08:05 PM, Jim Keefe wrote:

Looks like the 240D gets stored outside this winter.  Any advice on 
avoiding

problems?  It gets really cold here in central Massachusetts.



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The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] wasnt somebody looking for a 300E tranny?

[redghost]

Dude spells to sound furrin

On Wednesday, December 21, 2005, at 06:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bebuild-Mercedes-300-E- 
Transmission_W0QQitemZ8024363253QQcategoryZ33727QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

--



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1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] another cheap wagon

[andrew strasfogel]

Might have a "tired engine".   If so, what's it worth?

On 12/22/05, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Good observation, Luther.
>
> Bob Rentfro
> '77 300D 145K
> Litchfield Park, AZ
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Luther Gulseth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 7:48 AM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] another cheap wagon
>
>
> > why does it seem that the cheap cars are all on the coasts?  OH yeah,
> > Kaleb has bought ALL the ones from the midwest.
> >
> > -Original Message-
> >>From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >>Sent: Dec 21, 2005 9:45 PM
> >>To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >>Subject: [MBZ] another cheap wagon
> >>
> >>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1987-Mercedes-Benz-300TD-Diesel-Wagon_W0QQitemZ4599309639QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
> >>--
> >>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
> >
> >
> > Luther   KB5QHU
> > Alma, Ark
> > '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix)
> > '82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi
> >
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Re: [MBZ] O.T.- Air Purifiers

[Harry Watkins]

Consumers Report has reported on these and had very little good to say about
the Sharper Image.  IIRC, they did a follow up on the latest version with a
new device, same results.

They operate the different types in a room with the bad stuff introduced and
go from there.  It seems like they did say one type did best.

I'll try to find their response and post it later.

Harry Watkins
Newton, MS
86 SDL Silver
85 300D Euro
86 SDL Gold
81 240D manual trans

- Original Message - 
From: "Bob Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 10:38 AM
Subject: [MBZ] O.T.- Air Purifiers


> Does anyone have the straight dope on those air purifiers? Do they provide
any benifit? You know...ones like unto what the Sharper Image sells.
> I was thinking about getting one for my Queen of All Time, Space and
Dimension to set on her desk at the Dr.'s office.
> I'm not convinced they actually have any benifit.
> Enlighten me, oh wise ones.
>
> Bob Rentfro
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Re: [MBZ] Advice on storing a 240D

[andrew strasfogel]

Why not put it on jack stands instead?

On 12/22/05, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> also, pump up the tires to the max PSI or a little higher - should help
> avoid flat spots.  be sure to deflate them in the spring.
>
> On 12/22/05, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > > Looks like the 240D gets stored outside this winter.  Any advice on
> > > avoiding
> > > problems?  It gets really cold here in central Massachusetts.
> >
> > Scrape/brush the snow off of it daily, just as if you were
> > driving it.  When I had to store my cars outside all winter during
> > my garage extension project (which discombobulated the existing
> > garage too) I did not do this, and the ones with the pretty blanket
> > of snow over them that I completely ignored ended up with some
> > pretty serious interior condensation-related problems.
> >
> > If you're not going to be driving it, disconnect the battery.
> >
> > -- Jim
> >
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Re: [MBZ] O.T.- Air Purifiers

[Gerald R. Flintrop]

Bob,

I've used two of the large, Ionic Breeze units for about three years, and
find that they are effective. They do seem to produce a noticeable amount of
ozone, which Consumers Union thinks is a bad thing.

If I had it to do over, I would buy an Ionic Pro brand for less than half
the price (about $150 vice $350+). They are available at Fry's, Kohl's,
Wal-Mart and other places.

I believe the smaller, desk-top units are much less expensive.

Jerry

 

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On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 8:38 AM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: [MBZ] O.T.- Air Purifiers

Does anyone have the straight dope on those air purifiers? Do they provide
any benifit? You know...ones like unto what the Sharper Image sells.
I was thinking about getting one for my Queen of All Time, Space and
Dimension to set on her desk at the Dr.'s office.
I'm not convinced they actually have any benifit.
Enlighten me, oh wise ones.

Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 145K
Litchfield Park, AZ 

Re: [MBZ] why is this so cheap?

[andrew strasfogel]

Money pit indeed.   That's some kind of SCARY rust!  Headliner replacement
will set you back $1,000!  Sunroof repair at least $500, maybe double that!
OTOH, the seats are nice.  A 250SE without these problems might sell for
$7,000 so I would only offer $2,000 to allow plenty of leeway for repairing
the rust.


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>
> Can you say money pit???
>
>
> Jeff Zedic
> Toronto
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Re: [MBZ] cheap 124 wagon

[andrew strasfogel]

Personal taste in shades of the color green are HIGHLY subjective.  I am
totally hooked to moss green (DB 834) but forest green leaves me cold.  Pea
soup green from 1970 is OK, but the later Euro version (more like avocado)
is IMHO pukey.

On 12/22/05, Ed Booher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> On 12/20/05, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Actually, any odd interior color strikes my fancy - my first Benz was
> green
> > with green MB-Tex interior, and it was sweet.
>
> One of my early cars was a 68 Plymouth Satellite (Road Runner)
> convertible that my friends dubbed "The Hulk" cause she was huge and
> triple green. Interior was actually a two tone green and she even had
> the, rather expensive at the time, factory color keyed top that was
> also green.
>
> I miss that car  aahh unibodies and rust *sobs*
>
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Re: [MBZ] SEC sightings

[andrew strasfogel]

FWIW, I also think they are just plain ugly, though this opinion may not
carry much weight with anyone else.  It's difficult to see their lineage
with the predecessor model - the stunning Bruno Sacco-designed W111 coupes.

On 12/21/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> One word - gasoline.
>
>
> Anybody have any reasons to convince me not to buy it,
> > it is LOTS cheaper.
>
> > Donald H. Snook
>
> --
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[MBZ] O.T.- Air Purifiers

[Bob Rentfro]

Does anyone have the straight dope on those air purifiers? Do they provide any 
benifit? You know...ones like unto what the Sharper Image sells.
I was thinking about getting one for my Queen of All Time, Space and Dimension 
to set on her desk at the Dr.'s office.
I'm not convinced they actually have any benifit.
Enlighten me, oh wise ones.

Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 145K
Litchfield Park, AZ
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What a POS un-cool bus.  I wouldn't mind one of those vintage streamlined
buses with the torpedo shaped rear section.  Raymond Loewy design??

On 12/21/05, Robert & Tara Ludwick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I don't know, take a look at the other major heap he's trying to sell :
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/7090341_W0QQitemZ4598392209QQcategoryZ50056QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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> That thing isn't worth more than the scrap yard would pay.it's a
> complete basket case.
>
> Robert
>
> andrew strasfogel wrote:
> > To be charitable, maybe he's an ebay newbie who really doesn't have a
> clue.
> >
> > On 12/17/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >>
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> >> 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
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Re: [MBZ] another cheap wagon

[Bob Rentfro]

Good observation, Luther.

Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 145K
Litchfield Park, AZ

- Original Message - 
From: "Luther Gulseth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 7:48 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] another cheap wagon


why does it seem that the cheap cars are all on the coasts?  OH yeah, 
Kaleb has bought ALL the ones from the midwest.


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From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Dec 21, 2005 9:45 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [MBZ] another cheap wagon

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1987-Mercedes-Benz-300TD-Diesel-Wagon_W0QQitemZ4599309639QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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 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



Luther   KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix)
'82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi

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[MBZ] 350 sdl a/c clutch r/r

[Constantine N. Polites]

Update on the removal an replacement of the a/c clutch on the 350 sdl.

On this model you do not need a puller.  You do need a large monkey 
wrench with some
copper on each jaw ( to protect the pulley).  You can then hold the 
pulley with the wrench

while you remove the nut with a box wrench.

You will need a right angle snap ring pliers- preferably the Hazet.  
Also you need a straight
snap ring pliers that will open to at least  40mm.  Snap On makes one 
and  Hazet  # 1845 A-19
should do the job- the tool is for the back snap ring.  The normal snap 
ring tools are only 1-7/16"

at the widest opening and will not (as I have found) make life pleasant.

Some time ago I designed a series of mandrels  for such problem 
installation in hydraulic machinery.
Basically, you make a sleeve the i.d.which will match the o.d. of the 
shaft with a setback for the next o.d..
The o.d of the sleeve should be 1mm larger than the o.d of the shaft 
offset.  You then transfer the
seal or ring from the sleeve to the shaft.  All of this is if you really 
want to solve a repeat maintenance item.



Constantine

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN: New web site

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

Yea.  Maybe someday, thats alot of work to put all that info together. 
Guess I could just steal richarde's though, haha :)


George Gregory wrote:


Yes, Kaleb.  Something like this:
http://mbz.org/cars/


 
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Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 3:13 PM
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Subject: [MBZ] ADMIN: New web site

Kaleb,

It would be nice to have a section showing sites on repair articles possibly

broken down by models.  That way someone new would access this as a library 
of information.  You also wouldn't be interfering with any copyright 
infringements.  Whenever a new site was found by a subscriber it could be 
added.


Dennis Perkins
84 300SD


-Original Message-
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 4:37 PM
To: Banned List; Mercedes mailing list; Biodiesel Discussion List; SL List;
108 List
Subject: [MBZ] ADMIN: New web site

Starting the process of trying to figure out how to create a half way
decent web site and will be needing some ideas as to content.  Its
y'alls site really so what do you want to see?  Some of the stuff from
mbz.org is up as far as articles go but Im not sure we should be coping
that stuff directly.  I dont think its copyrighted since its all just
derived from posts over the years but still probably should.  If anybody
has any subjects for articles they would like to see, let me know.  Will
probably need volunteers to right up some articles for different
repairs, mods or what not.  Probably have a section for list members
pictures, pictures of their cars and that sort of thing.  Might also be
nice to include the archives from the old lists if anybody has that
stuff handy.  Anyways, just give me your imput and will see what we can
come up with.



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 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] Merry Christmas, Friends

[BillR]

In that case you are the only person I might suggest get the flu frequently
- or perhaps just take the meds and forget the flu.
BillR

-Original Message-
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On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 11:01 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends

Kaleb wondered:

"HAHAHAHA, you surely didnt come up with that yourself did you?  That  looks
like something that needs to be up on the website."

Heck yes I came up with that myselfthe ideas and thought flow when the
brain is infused with influenza A meds.

Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 145K
Litchfield Park, AZ


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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

Yea thats where I got mine.  I just dont use mine for brakes anymore, I 
never can get all the air out.  I just use the old pump method with a 
helper but would rather start doing pressure.  Where is the best place 
to get a pressure bleeder?  What is the best one?


Dave M. wrote:


I learned the hard way - over many years - that the MityVac is an *awful*
tool for bleeding brakes, regardless of how much they hype that use for it.
Pressure bleeding is the ONLY way to go. My MityVac doesn't go anywhere near
brake fluid anymore. I use it all the time for testing vacuum system
components, and boost pressure related items.

If anyone needs the full MityVac Silverline kit, here's a great deal:
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/MIT-4050.html

:-)

-Dave M.

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Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 22:33:04 -0500
From: "Scott Ritchey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] MityVac

Kaleb:  If the silverline is the metal one and you get brake fluid in it, it
will never be right again.  Disassembly and cleaning may fix it for a while
but the corrosion will come back.  Disassembly is fairly obvious, as I
recall; just don't lose any parts.  I threw my silverline out and bought the
cheaper plastic version; no problems yet but I also use a pressure bleeder
now.

Scott Ritchey
Kittrell NC
1982 300SD 220K
1979 300TD 350K
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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] Merry Christmas, Friends

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

yea

Christopher McCann wrote:


Kaleb,
  
  don't forget to put a link to the BenzBunch map on the site too - perhaps a link under the "people" category.
  
  Chris


"Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:  Ok, so here we go:

http://www.striplin.net/

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:


HAHAHAHA, you surely didnt come up with that yourself did you?  That 
looks like something that needs to be up on the website.


Bob Rentfro wrote:







--
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] another cheap wagon

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

BT, WRONG.  I have not bought ALL of them.

Luther Gulseth wrote:


why does it seem that the cheap cars are all on the coasts?  OH yeah, Kaleb has 
bought ALL the ones from the midwest.

-Original Message-


From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Dec 21, 2005 9:45 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [MBZ] another cheap wagon

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1987-Mercedes-Benz-300TD-Diesel-Wagon_W0QQitemZ4599309639QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
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




Luther   KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix)
'82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi

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 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] Merry Christmas, Friends

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

I hardly ever pay attention to the new commercials as they are just 
selling junk it seems.


Ed Booher wrote:


On 12/21/05, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


My apologies to Mr. Moore:



Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the list
Blockheaters were plugged in...cold weather persists.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that packages from Rusty soon would be there.

Bob Rentfro

'77 300D 145K



This poem makes me think of that new MB Christmas commercial, anyone
else seen it? A red Claus driven SL following a lead of silver
"reindeer" Benz.

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 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] Jazzy Moose day

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

O, so tomorrow then.  Oh boy.

OK Don wrote:


Moose Friday - when all the pent up off-topic stuff comes pouring out.

On 12/21/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


When is moose day exactly anyways?




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Norman, OK
'90 300D, '87 300SDL,  '81 240D,  '78 450SLC
The FSM created the Diesel Benz
http://www.venganza.org/

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 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] Merry Christmas, Friends

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

oh boy.  Well good work.

Bob Rentfro wrote:


Kaleb wondered:

"HAHAHAHA, you surely didnt come up with that yourself did you?  That
 looks like something that needs to be up on the website."

Heck yes I came up with that myselfthe ideas and thought flow when the 
brain is infused with influenza A meds.


Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 145K
Litchfield Park, AZ


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 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] Advice on storing a 240D

[Sunil Hari]

also, pump up the tires to the max PSI or a little higher - should help
avoid flat spots.  be sure to deflate them in the spring.

On 12/22/05, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > Looks like the 240D gets stored outside this winter.  Any advice on
> > avoiding
> > problems?  It gets really cold here in central Massachusetts.
>
> Scrape/brush the snow off of it daily, just as if you were
> driving it.  When I had to store my cars outside all winter during
> my garage extension project (which discombobulated the existing
> garage too) I did not do this, and the ones with the pretty blanket
> of snow over them that I completely ignored ended up with some
> pretty serious interior condensation-related problems.
>
> If you're not going to be driving it, disconnect the battery.
>
> -- Jim
>
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Re: [MBZ] ADMIN: New web site

[George Gregory]

Yes, Kaleb.  Something like this:
http://mbz.org/cars/


 
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Dennis Perkins
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 3:13 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] ADMIN: New web site

Kaleb,

It would be nice to have a section showing sites on repair articles possibly

broken down by models.  That way someone new would access this as a library 
of information.  You also wouldn't be interfering with any copyright 
infringements.  Whenever a new site was found by a subscriber it could be 
added.

Dennis Perkins
84 300SD


-Original Message-
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 4:37 PM
To: Banned List; Mercedes mailing list; Biodiesel Discussion List; SL List;
108 List
Subject: [MBZ] ADMIN: New web site

Starting the process of trying to figure out how to create a half way
decent web site and will be needing some ideas as to content.  Its
y'alls site really so what do you want to see?  Some of the stuff from
mbz.org is up as far as articles go but Im not sure we should be coping
that stuff directly.  I dont think its copyrighted since its all just
derived from posts over the years but still probably should.  If anybody
has any subjects for articles they would like to see, let me know.  Will
probably need volunteers to right up some articles for different
repairs, mods or what not.  Probably have a section for list members
pictures, pictures of their cars and that sort of thing.  Might also be
nice to include the archives from the old lists if anybody has that
stuff handy.  Anyways, just give me your imput and will see what we can
come up with.



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Re: [MBZ] Advice on storing a 240D

[Jim Cathey]

Looks like the 240D gets stored outside this winter.  Any advice on 
avoiding

problems?  It gets really cold here in central Massachusetts.


Scrape/brush the snow off of it daily, just as if you were
driving it.  When I had to store my cars outside all winter during
my garage extension project (which discombobulated the existing
garage too) I did not do this, and the ones with the pretty blanket
of snow over them that I completely ignored ended up with some
pretty serious interior condensation-related problems.

If you're not going to be driving it, disconnect the battery.

-- Jim

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Dave M.]

I learned the hard way - over many years - that the MityVac is an *awful*
tool for bleeding brakes, regardless of how much they hype that use for it.
Pressure bleeding is the ONLY way to go. My MityVac doesn't go anywhere near
brake fluid anymore. I use it all the time for testing vacuum system
components, and boost pressure related items.

If anyone needs the full MityVac Silverline kit, here's a great deal:
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/MIT-4050.html

:-)

-Dave M.

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Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 22:33:04 -0500
From: "Scott Ritchey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] MityVac

Kaleb:  If the silverline is the metal one and you get brake fluid in it, it
will never be right again.  Disassembly and cleaning may fix it for a while
but the corrosion will come back.  Disassembly is fairly obvious, as I
recall; just don't lose any parts.  I threw my silverline out and bought the
cheaper plastic version; no problems yet but I also use a pressure bleeder
now.

Scott Ritchey
Kittrell NC
1982 300SD 220K
1979 300TD 350K

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends

[Christopher McCann]

Kaleb,
  
  don't forget to put a link to the BenzBunch map on the site too - perhaps a 
link under the "people" category.
  
  Chris

"Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:  Ok, so here we go:

http://www.striplin.net/

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

> HAHAHAHA, you surely didnt come up with that yourself did you?  That 
> looks like something that needs to be up on the website.
> 
> Bob Rentfro wrote:
> 


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  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

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-2005 Blue Point Siamese, "Rose"
-1987 300TD, 150K, "Rotkäppchen"
-1985 300SD, 210K, "Wulf" 
-1976 240D, ?K, "AKP-Wagen" (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen)
-1972 Jacobsen 21" Turbo Vent
-1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38" deck, Snowcaster, "One Banger"
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Fill the tank and add a good diesel fuel stabilizer.  I use PRI-D to keep
the fuel fresh. In springtime it will start right up.
Anthony

On 12/21/05, Jim Keefe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Looks like the 240D gets stored outside this winter.  Any advice on
> avoiding
> problems?  It gets really cold here in central Massachusetts.
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] another cheap wagon

[Luther Gulseth]

why does it seem that the cheap cars are all on the coasts?  OH yeah, Kaleb has 
bought ALL the ones from the midwest.

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>Subject: [MBZ] another cheap wagon
>
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>  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


Luther   KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix)
'82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi

Re: [MBZ] What's the difference ...

[Mitch Haley]

Howard Fulford wrote:
> 
> Guys
> 
> I goofed with my 'the difference between a W124 and a W210 ?' question - I
> meant W124 vs. W201 !

What's your 201, a 2.3, 2.5-16v, 2.6?
The 124 and 201 are somewhat similar, even share/interchange some suspension
and brake parts, 124 is a little roomier, 201 a little more fun to drive.
Probably two of the most rust-resistant MBz chassis.

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends

[Bob Rentfro]

Yes...I've seen it.
I think the only thing in that caravan I'd want these days is the G-wagen.

Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 145K(tire rotation and balance day!)
Litchfield Park, AZ


- Original Message - 
From: "Ed Booher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 7:23 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends



On 12/21/05, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

My apologies to Mr. Moore:



Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the list
Blockheaters were plugged in...cold weather persists.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that packages from Rusty soon would be there.

Bob Rentfro

'77 300D 145K


This poem makes me think of that new MB Christmas commercial, anyone
else seen it? A red Claus driven SL following a lead of silver
"reindeer" Benz.

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[MBZ] Head gasket set for 603.912/913/960/961

[Brian Smyla]

I bought a head gasket set for my 300SDL, but ended up replacing the engine
instead.  If someone needs the gasket set, it's available for $50 plus
shipping.  Paid about $90 to Rusty for it, if I recall correctly.

 

-brian

 

 

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends

[Ed Booher]

On 12/21/05, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> My apologies to Mr. Moore:
>
>
>
> Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the list
> Blockheaters were plugged in...cold weather persists.
> The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
> In hopes that packages from Rusty soon would be there.
>
> Bob Rentfro
>
> '77 300D 145K

This poem makes me think of that new MB Christmas commercial, anyone
else seen it? A red Claus driven SL following a lead of silver
"reindeer" Benz.

--
Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.

Re: [MBZ] Unstable Starting

[Potter, Tom E]

I hate trying to troubleshoot without some my manuals available, but I
will make one guess. Are you SURE that you installed the positive lead
from the battery on the correct terminal on the solenoid? I will take a
look at my manuals when I get home this evening.

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 6:48 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Unstable Starting



Thanks all. THis car is an 82 300td. As per Tom here, I checked the 
solenoid and
it didn't work when jumpered. So I found a place with a new solenoid, 
bought it,
installed it.

Now get this. When I replaced the neg. battery cable, the starter
started
spinning. With the key off, etc. It did not engage the flywheel, but was
turning all right. So I go from one problem to the extreme opposite.

I installed the pos. battery cable on the big bolt, and the strap to 
the starter
was on the small bolt, and it still turned whether or not I had in the
small
wire. My qustion: Is this a defective part, or does it tell me something
about
some other defective part or installation technique? I mean, really,
it's not
me, it can't be me, can it?

WHee, what a ride. (The only other time I've bought a starter solenoid
(for a
slant 6) it was bad right off the shelf and I had to rebuild it. I can't
get
into this one.)

THanks for your help.

zac


Quoting "Potter, Tom  E" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> Have you tried starting the vehicle while the shift lever is in
Neutral,
> or moving the shift lever while starting.
>
> Have you tried bypassing the ignition switch? You can do this by using
a
> jumper lead from the positive connection on the battery (or starter)
to
> the small solenoid electrical connection on the starter. (You can also
> use a screwdriver to short the two leads together on the starter, but
> this requires a little finesse (sp)). If jumpering the solenoid works,
> you have a defective ignition switch circuit. If it does not work, you
> have a defective solenoid.
>
> Let us know how it goes.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 12:30 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [MBZ] Unstable Starting
>
>
> I've got a starting bugaboo that I cannot solve. An erratic no-turn of
> the
> starter.
>
> The starter works MOST of the time, but sometimes it will not turn
over
> when the
> key is turned. It randomly then starts again sometime later, 1-50
turns
> of the
> switch, with no real pattern to why or when, that I can figure.
>
> I have: replaced ground wire; removed, polished, refastened ground
strap
> and
> positive battery lead; put in new battery (old one was only holding
> about 11.8
> volts); had starter commercially rebuilt; etc.
>
> I am really at my wits end on this problem, not to mention stranded in
> Houston.
> The glow plugs operate, as I can hear the relay switching on and off
and
> when
> the starter turns, it always starts. The switch seems to be working,
for
> the
> same reasons.
>
> I suspect the solenoid, and sometimes banging on it will result in the
> starter
> eventually turning. Of course so does, 1) doing nothing 2) smoking a
> cigarette
> 3) cursing violently 3) jumping the ground to a better ground (fence,
> block,
> another car). Of course none of these things help in a reliable or
> predictable
> way.
>
> Is there any other part of the system I'm ignoring? What should
"click"
> as the
> key is rotated through it's positions? Why did I pay so much for a
> rebuild, and
> then not trust their work?
>
> Any troubleshooting hints or tips would be greatly appreciated.
>
> zac
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends

[Rusty Cullens]

That my friend, was AWESOME!

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 5:10 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: [MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends

My apologies to Mr. Moore:



Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the list
Blockheaters were plugged in...cold weather persists.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that packages from Rusty soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of 240Ds (4 speed, of course) danced in their heads.
And mamma in her 'kerchief and a beautiful corsage,
Knew I was getting ready to go to the garage .

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
It sounded like an OM 617 with something the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
I tripped over a jackstand now I'm bleeding from a gash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Made me think the POS cars in the yard could get up and go.
Then, what to my wondering eyes should I see,
But a perfectly maintained mid-'80s 190D.

With a little old driver, I don't need a sleuth,
I knew in a moment it's Herr Doktor Booth.
More rapid than eagles his advice he dealt out,
And he whistled, and waved, and started to shout!

"Change fluids, change coolant! Changes filters, Change fuses! 
Replace all those hoses from which something oozes!
>From the highly waxed roof, to the three pointed star!
Now do these thing, do these thing...take car of your cars!"

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
Which always seem to end up in your garage, my oh my.
So into the garage Herr Doktor Booth flew,
With a bag full of tools and a timing chain too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the drive
Several other listers who soon had arrived.
I went to the car as quick as I could,
But Herr Doktor Booth was already 'neath the hood.

He was dressed in a coverall , from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with M1 and soot.
A bundle of tools he had flung on his back,
They were so complete..I was taken aback.
He said,"Your engine's so dirty I think I might wretch!
The valves are all wack, look at this chain stretch !

This thing is a wreck, many PMs you have missed
Have you learned nothing in your years on the list?"
.

He was fixing fuel hoses that were all out of kilter,
"I need a hand with this wretched inline filter!".
And then barreling in as if on que,
Were Kaleb, Chris and Casey and the Dons (OK and LT) too !

The work in my garage was making me dizzy,
Everyone was keeping incredibly busy!
Seeing all these good friends from so far away,
Working so hard..made me wish I were...able to serve them frosty brews

They spoke not a word, but went straight to their work,
And torqued everything with the wrench (Nm, of course) with a jerk.
And then waving his hands like the big rappers do,
He said,"Let's roll fellers, our work here is through!"

He sprang to his 190D, all Christmas arrayed ,
And they all piled in like Shriners in a parade.
But I heard him exclaim, as I puffed my Christmas cigar,
"Happy Christmas to all, and TAKE CARE OF YOUR CARS!" 



Bob Rentfro

'77 300D 145K

Litchfield Park, AZ

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Re: [MBZ] You can never have too much fibreglass insulation in the engine compartment

[Hans Neureiter]

Had to notice the clear plastic injector return hoses.

 Zeitgeist wrote:
>
> > http://makeashorterlink.com/?Y14031A5C
> --
> Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX
> '82 300SD, '95 E300D

Re: [MBZ] Jazzy Moose day

[Hans Neureiter]

Same day as Bullwinkle day.

On 12/21/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> When is moose day exactly anyways?
>
> --
> Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX
> '82 300SD, '95 E300D

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Tom Scordato]

Todd

I have used the all plastic mighty vac hand held with good luck to 
troubleshoot. comes with fittings and generic instructions.


An assortment of literature/diagrams write ups have helped to.

Pep boys, Advanced Auto carries it.  About 30-40 smackers I think.  Here is 
a quick link of what one looks like.

http://www.compacc.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=544&CFID=870447&CFTOKEN=46269408

Tom Scordato
Bellefonte PA
- Original Message - 
From: "Smith, Todd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 4:59 PM
Subject: [MBZ] MityVac


There has been discussion about MityVac products in the past in 
conjunction with troubleshooting vacuum issues.  Which products or 
products are being specifically referenced?  I have looked at a MityVac 
product line and I see several items that might be of use but I am not 
sure which is the most applicable for general vacuum troubleshooting.


Todd Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

'85 300CD 248Kmi

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Re: [MBZ] cheap 124 wagon

[Ed Booher]

On 12/20/05, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Actually, any odd interior color strikes my fancy - my first Benz was green
> with green MB-Tex interior, and it was sweet.

One of my early cars was a 68 Plymouth Satellite (Road Runner)
convertible that my friends dubbed "The Hulk" cause she was huge and
triple green. Interior was actually a two tone green and she even had
the, rather expensive at the time, factory color keyed top that was
also green.

I miss that car  aahh unibodies and rust *sobs*

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[MBZ] What's the difference ...

[Howard Fulford]

Guys

I goofed with my 'the difference between a W124 and a W210 ?' question - I
meant W124 vs. W201 !

I would have called the car I've just bought a 124, but the chassis number
starts W201 

Thanks to all those who replied


Howard Fulford
Bath
England

190E '89, 133 000 miles 'ish
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Re: [MBZ] why is this so cheap?

[Jeff Zedic]

Can you say money pit???


Jeff Zedic
Toronto

Re: [MBZ] wasnt somebody looking for a 300E tranny?

[Alex Chamberlain]

Maybe if it was a manual... I'm thinking about converting my 124 when
the tranny dies.

On 12/21/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bebuild-Mercedes-300-E-Transmission_W0QQitemZ8024363253QQcategoryZ33727QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
> --

Alex Chamberlain
'87 300D Turbo

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[OK Don]

There is a conversion kit for some of the vacuum only models to add
the pressure feature, but it's less expensive to buy a new one with it
than a vacuum only and the kit.


--
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Norman, OK
'90 300D, '87 300SDL,  '81 240D,  '78 450SLC
The FSM created the Diesel Benz
http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends

[OK Don]

Excellent - I'll send it to my daughter - the English major.
Thanks for sharing it with us.

On 12/21/05, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> My apologies to Mr. Moore:
>
>
>
> Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the list
> Blockheaters were plugged in...cold weather persists.
> The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
> In hopes that packages from Rusty soon would be there.
>
> The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
> While visions of 240Ds (4 speed, of course) danced in their heads.
> And mamma in her 'kerchief and a beautiful corsage,
> Knew I was getting ready to go to the garage .
>
> When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
> It sounded like an OM 617 with something the matter.
> Away to the window I flew like a flash,
> I tripped over a jackstand now I'm bleeding from a gash.
>
> The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
> Made me think the POS cars in the yard could get up and go.
> Then, what to my wondering eyes should I see,
> But a perfectly maintained mid-'80s 190D.
>
> With a little old driver, I don't need a sleuth,
> I knew in a moment it's Herr Doktor Booth.
> More rapid than eagles his advice he dealt out,
> And he whistled, and waved, and started to shout!
>
> "Change fluids, change coolant! Changes filters, Change fuses!
> Replace all those hoses from which something oozes!
> >From the highly waxed roof, to the three pointed star!
> Now do these thing, do these thing...take car of your cars!"
>
> As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
> Which always seem to end up in your garage, my oh my.
> So into the garage Herr Doktor Booth flew,
> With a bag full of tools and a timing chain too.
>
> And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the drive
> Several other listers who soon had arrived.
> I went to the car as quick as I could,
> But Herr Doktor Booth was already 'neath the hood.
>
> He was dressed in a coverall , from his head to his foot,
> And his clothes were all tarnished with M1 and soot.
> A bundle of tools he had flung on his back,
> They were so complete..I was taken aback.
> He said,"Your engine's so dirty I think I might wretch!
> The valves are all wack, look at this chain stretch !
>
> This thing is a wreck, many PMs you have missed
> Have you learned nothing in your years on the list?"
> .
>
> He was fixing fuel hoses that were all out of kilter,
> "I need a hand with this wretched inline filter!".
> And then barreling in as if on que,
> Were Kaleb, Chris and Casey and the Dons (OK and LT) too !
>
> The work in my garage was making me dizzy,
> Everyone was keeping incredibly busy!
> Seeing all these good friends from so far away,
> Working so hard..made me wish I were...able to serve them frosty brews
>
> They spoke not a word, but went straight to their work,
> And torqued everything with the wrench (Nm, of course) with a jerk.
> And then waving his hands like the big rappers do,
> He said,"Let's roll fellers, our work here is through!"
>
> He sprang to his 190D, all Christmas arrayed ,
> And they all piled in like Shriners in a parade.
> But I heard him exclaim, as I puffed my Christmas cigar,
> "Happy Christmas to all, and TAKE CARE OF YOUR CARS!"
>
>
>
> Bob Rentfro
>
> '77 300D 145K
>
> Litchfield Park, AZ
>



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Norman, OK
'90 300D, '87 300SDL,  '81 240D,  '78 450SLC
The FSM created the Diesel Benz
http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Jazzy Moose day

[OK Don]

Moose Friday - when all the pent up off-topic stuff comes pouring out.

On 12/21/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> When is moose day exactly anyways?
>

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The FSM created the Diesel Benz
http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Unstable Starting

[OK Don]

Sure sounds like a bad solenoid to me -- --

On 12/21/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> Thanks all. THis car is an 82 300td. As per Tom here, I checked the
> solenoid and
> it didn't work when jumpered. So I found a place with a new solenoid,
> bought it,
> installed it.
>
> Now get this. When I replaced the neg. battery cable, the starter started
> spinning. With the key off, etc. It did not engage the flywheel, but was
> turning all right. So I go from one problem to the extreme opposite.
>
> I installed the pos. battery cable on the big bolt, and the strap to
> the starter
> was on the small bolt, and it still turned whether or not I had in the small
> wire. My qustion: Is this a defective part, or does it tell me something about
> some other defective part or installation technique? I mean, really, it's not
> me, it can't be me, can it?
>
> WHee, what a ride. (The only other time I've bought a starter solenoid (for a
> slant 6) it was bad right off the shelf and I had to rebuild it. I can't get
> into this one.)
>
> THanks for your help.
>
> zac

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Norman, OK
'90 300D, '87 300SDL,  '81 240D,  '78 450SLC
The FSM created the Diesel Benz
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Re: [MBZ] Jazzy Moose day

[Craig McCluskey]

On Wed, 21 Dec 2005 19:57:43 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> When is moose day exactly anyways?

FRIDAY!

[MBZ] Advice on storing a 240D

[Jim Keefe]

Looks like the 240D gets stored outside this winter.  Any advice on avoiding 
problems?  It gets really cold here in central Massachusetts.

Re: [MBZ] Front End Creak

[OK Don]

I didn't see the sway bar mounts in the list -

On 12/21/05, Steve & Marci <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> if your lucky its the idle arm bushing, easy job :-)
>
> Regards
>  Steve
> "85" Euro 240D, 5 spd manual, 110K
> "79" 240D, 5 spd manual, 20K on eng rebuild
> "82" TD project wagon
> "64" VW Bug
> "65" D15, AC tractor
>
> Since we are discussing front end noises, what might cause a creaking noise
> when passing over speed bumps?  Car in question is a 1985 300CD with new
> shocks, ball joints, upper and lower control arms, etc. - so clean
> underneath that you could eat off the bottom of the front end if you could
> figure out a way to flip the car over like a pancake.
>
> I exaggerate but you catch my drift.  There appears to be nothing left to
> replace yet the noise persists - especially during COLD weather.  The creak
> makes this beautiful car sound like a jalopy.
>

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The FSM created the Diesel Benz
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Re: [MBZ] SEC sightings

[OK Don]

One word - gasoline.


 Anybody have any reasons to convince me not to buy it,
> it is LOTS cheaper.

> Donald H. Snook

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'90 300D, '87 300SDL,  '81 240D,  '78 450SLC
The FSM created the Diesel Benz
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Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends

[Bob Rentfro]

Kaleb wondered:

"HAHAHAHA, you surely didnt come up with that yourself did you?  That
looks like something that needs to be up on the website."

Heck yes I came up with that myselfthe ideas and thought flow when the 
brain is infused with influenza A meds.


Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 145K
Litchfield Park, AZ

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

Scott Ritchey wrote:


Kaleb:  If the silverline is the metal one and you get brake fluid in it, it
will never be right again.  Disassembly and cleaning may fix it for a while
but the corrosion will come back.  Disassembly is fairly obvious, as I
recall; just don't lose any parts.  I threw my silverline out and bought the
cheaper plastic version; no problems yet but I also use a pressure bleeder
now.

Scott Ritchey
Kittrell NC
1982 300SD 220K
1979 300TD 350K


-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 9:02 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] MityVac


I have one that does pressure and vacuum, the silverline version.  I
have used it a few times then all the sudden it doesnt work anymore.
When doing vacuum  you pump it and it holds vacuum while you have the
handle sqeezed in but releases it when you let go.  Wont hold or build
up vacuum.  Wonder what the deal is.

Marshall Booth wrote:



Smith, Todd wrote:



There has been discussion about MityVac products in the past in


conjunction with troubleshooting vacuum issues.  Which products or products
are being specifically referenced?  I have looked at a MityVac product line
and I see several items that might be of use but I am not sure which is the
most applicable for general vacuum troubleshooting.



http://www.mityvac.com/

One of the dual converter pumps that reads both pressure and vacuum is
MOST desirable, but you will seldom need pressure (but when you do it's
wonderful to have that feature). Probably costs a $10-20 premium.

Pep Boys sells them, so did Auto Zone, and MAYBE Harbor Freight.

Marshall



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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

Now that I think about it I do think I used it to bleed brakes ones. 
With the little canister deal though.  Im just not sure.  I did keep my 
cheap plastic one which was supposed to be for bleeding brakes only.  I 
just cant remember if I used the metal one for bleeding or not.  Will 
take it apart and see what I can do with it.


Scott Ritchey wrote:


Kaleb:  If the silverline is the metal one and you get brake fluid in it, it
will never be right again.  Disassembly and cleaning may fix it for a while
but the corrosion will come back.  Disassembly is fairly obvious, as I
recall; just don't lose any parts.  I threw my silverline out and bought the
cheaper plastic version; no problems yet but I also use a pressure bleeder
now.

Scott Ritchey
Kittrell NC
1982 300SD 220K
1979 300TD 350K


-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 9:02 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] MityVac


I have one that does pressure and vacuum, the silverline version.  I
have used it a few times then all the sudden it doesnt work anymore.
When doing vacuum  you pump it and it holds vacuum while you have the
handle sqeezed in but releases it when you let go.  Wont hold or build
up vacuum.  Wonder what the deal is.

Marshall Booth wrote:



Smith, Todd wrote:



There has been discussion about MityVac products in the past in


conjunction with troubleshooting vacuum issues.  Which products or products
are being specifically referenced?  I have looked at a MityVac product line
and I see several items that might be of use but I am not sure which is the
most applicable for general vacuum troubleshooting.



http://www.mityvac.com/

One of the dual converter pumps that reads both pressure and vacuum is
MOST desirable, but you will seldom need pressure (but when you do it's
wonderful to have that feature). Probably costs a $10-20 premium.

Pep Boys sells them, so did Auto Zone, and MAYBE Harbor Freight.

Marshall



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  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
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Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL Advice

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

HAHAHAHAHA, would apply to either I suppose.

Lee Levitt wrote:


Kaleb writes:



Yea, top end will not help the bottom end shortcomings.



Are we talking about girls or cars?

:)

Lee




eric peterson wrote:


Isn't the 350DSL the one that is noted as a rod bender??  


If the head 

has been reworked or a new head put on will this solve the problems 
associated with this engine??  I have found one that has 


167K and has 

had the "top end rebuilt" don't have specifics yet as to what was 
done.  Also what would be a resonable price?  Car is in well kept 
condition.  No real problems noted.  Anything else I should really 
look at as far as problem areas?


TIA

Eric
Crunched 85 300CD 87K


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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Scott Ritchey]

Kaleb:  If the silverline is the metal one and you get brake fluid in it, it
will never be right again.  Disassembly and cleaning may fix it for a while
but the corrosion will come back.  Disassembly is fairly obvious, as I
recall; just don't lose any parts.  I threw my silverline out and bought the
cheaper plastic version; no problems yet but I also use a pressure bleeder
now.

Scott Ritchey
Kittrell NC
1982 300SD 220K
1979 300TD 350K


-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 9:02 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] MityVac


I have one that does pressure and vacuum, the silverline version.  I
have used it a few times then all the sudden it doesnt work anymore.
When doing vacuum  you pump it and it holds vacuum while you have the
handle sqeezed in but releases it when you let go.  Wont hold or build
up vacuum.  Wonder what the deal is.

Marshall Booth wrote:

> Smith, Todd wrote:
>
>>There has been discussion about MityVac products in the past in
conjunction with troubleshooting vacuum issues.  Which products or products
are being specifically referenced?  I have looked at a MityVac product line
and I see several items that might be of use but I am not sure which is the
most applicable for general vacuum troubleshooting.
>>
>
>
> http://www.mityvac.com/
>
> One of the dual converter pumps that reads both pressure and vacuum is
> MOST desirable, but you will seldom need pressure (but when you do it's
> wonderful to have that feature). Probably costs a $10-20 premium.
>
> Pep Boys sells them, so did Auto Zone, and MAYBE Harbor Freight.
>
> Marshall

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  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
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Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL Advice

[Zeitgeist]

To be honest, it could naturally apply to guys as well.

On 12/21/05, Lee Levitt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Kaleb writes:
>
> >
> > Yea, top end will not help the bottom end shortcomings.
>
> Are we talking about girls or cars?

Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL Advice

[Lee Levitt]

Kaleb writes:

> 
> Yea, top end will not help the bottom end shortcomings.

Are we talking about girls or cars?

:)

Lee


> 
> eric peterson wrote:
> 
> > Isn't the 350DSL the one that is noted as a rod bender??  
> If the head 
> > has been reworked or a new head put on will this solve the problems 
> > associated with this engine??  I have found one that has 
> 167K and has 
> > had the "top end rebuilt" don't have specifics yet as to what was 
> > done.  Also what would be a resonable price?  Car is in well kept 
> > condition.  No real problems noted.  Anything else I should really 
> > look at as far as problem areas?
> > 
> > TIA
> > 
> > Eric
> > Crunched 85 300CD 87K
> > 
> > 
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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Jim Cathey]

When doing vacuum  you pump it and it holds vacuum while you have the
handle sqeezed in but releases it when you let go.  Wont hold or build
up vacuum.  Wonder what the deal is.


Goop in the valves.  Likely you can disassemble it and clean it out.
I've had to do this a few times.

-- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends

[macknox]

Too good!


On 21 Dec 2005 at 15:10, Bob Rentfro wrote:

> My apologies to Mr. Moore:
> 
> 
> 
> Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the list
> Blockheaters were plugged in...cold weather persists.
> The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
> In hopes that packages from Rusty soon would be there.
> 
> The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
> While visions of 240Ds (4 speed, of course) danced in their heads.
> And mamma in her 'kerchief and a beautiful corsage,
> Knew I was getting ready to go to the garage .
> 
> When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
> It sounded like an OM 617 with something the matter.
> Away to the window I flew like a flash,
> I tripped over a jackstand now I'm bleeding from a gash.
> 
> The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
> Made me think the POS cars in the yard could get up and go.
> Then, what to my wondering eyes should I see,
> But a perfectly maintained mid-'80s 190D.
> 
...
> They spoke not a word, but went straight to their work,
> And torqued everything with the wrench (Nm, of course) with a jerk.
> And then waving his hands like the big rappers do,
> He said,"Let's roll fellers, our work here is through!"
> 
> He sprang to his 190D, all Christmas arrayed ,
> And they all piled in like Shriners in a parade.
> But I heard him exclaim, as I puffed my Christmas cigar,
> "Happy Christmas to all, and TAKE CARE OF YOUR CARS!" 
> 
> 
> 
> Bob Rentfro
> 
> '77 300D 145K
> 
> Litchfield Park, AZ
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[MBZ] another cheap wagon

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1987-Mercedes-Benz-300TD-Diesel-Wagon_W0QQitemZ4599309639QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
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 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250
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[MBZ] why is this so cheap?

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-1966-250se-2-door-coupe-factory-4-speed-transmission_W0QQitemZ4599335006QQcategoryZ6315QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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 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
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[MBZ] wasnt somebody looking for a 300E tranny?

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bebuild-Mercedes-300-E-Transmission_W0QQitemZ8024363253QQcategoryZ33727QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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 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
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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

thanks dude

Mitch Haley wrote:


"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:


ANy idea how to do that?  Or should I just start taking it apart and
figure it out as I go along?  Cant hurt I dont guess as it doesnt work
anyways.  Where do you get the repair kit?



I think I got mine from JC Whitney about 15 years ago, maybe $6.95.
I'll see if it's got instructions I can scan.

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 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250
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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Mitch Haley]

"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
> 
> ANy idea how to do that?  Or should I just start taking it apart and
> figure it out as I go along?  Cant hurt I dont guess as it doesnt work
> anyways.  Where do you get the repair kit?

I think I got mine from JC Whitney about 15 years ago, maybe $6.95.
I'll see if it's got instructions I can scan.

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

ANy idea how to do that?  Or should I just start taking it apart and 
figure it out as I go along?  Cant hurt I dont guess as it doesnt work 
anyways.  Where do you get the repair kit?


Mitch Haley wrote:


"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:


I have one that does pressure and vacuum, the silverline version.  I
have used it a few times then all the sudden it doesnt work anymore.
When doing vacuum  you pump it and it holds vacuum while you have the
handle sqeezed in but releases it when you let go.  Wont hold or build
up vacuum.  Wonder what the deal is.



It's got rubber flapper valves in it. Easy solution is that there is
foreign matter in a valve. Harder solution requires a repair kit for
$10 or so. Either way, you've got to disassemble the thing.

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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Mitch Haley]

"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
> 
> I have one that does pressure and vacuum, the silverline version.  I
> have used it a few times then all the sudden it doesnt work anymore.
> When doing vacuum  you pump it and it holds vacuum while you have the
> handle sqeezed in but releases it when you let go.  Wont hold or build
> up vacuum.  Wonder what the deal is.

It's got rubber flapper valves in it. Easy solution is that there is
foreign matter in a valve. Harder solution requires a repair kit for
$10 or so. Either way, you've got to disassemble the thing.

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

Ok, so here we go:

http://www.striplin.net/

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

HAHAHAHA, you surely didnt come up with that yourself did you?  That 
looks like something that needs to be up on the website.


Bob Rentfro wrote:




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 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] 91 350SDL Advice

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

Yea, top end will not help the bottom end shortcomings.

eric peterson wrote:


Isn't the 350DSL the one that is noted as a rod
bender??  If the head has been reworked or a new head
put on will this solve the problems associated with
this engine??  I have found one that has 167K and has
had the "top end rebuilt" don't have specifics yet as
to what was done.  Also what would be a resonable
price?  Car is in well kept condition.  No real
problems noted.  Anything else I should really look at
as far as problem areas?

TIA

Eric
Crunched 85 300CD 87K


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 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250
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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

I have one that does pressure and vacuum, the silverline version.  I 
have used it a few times then all the sudden it doesnt work anymore. 
When doing vacuum  you pump it and it holds vacuum while you have the 
handle sqeezed in but releases it when you let go.  Wont hold or build 
up vacuum.  Wonder what the deal is.


Marshall Booth wrote:


Smith, Todd wrote:


There has been discussion about MityVac products in the past in conjunction 
with troubleshooting vacuum issues.  Which products or products are being 
specifically referenced?  I have looked at a MityVac product line and I see 
several items that might be of use but I am not sure which is the most 
applicable for general vacuum troubleshooting.




http://www.mityvac.com/

One of the dual converter pumps that reads both pressure and vacuum is 
MOST desirable, but you will seldom need pressure (but when you do it's 
wonderful to have that feature). Probably costs a $10-20 premium.


Pep Boys sells them, so did Auto Zone, and MAYBE Harbor Freight.

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] Merry Christmas, Friends

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

HAHAHAHA, you surely didnt come up with that yourself did you?  That 
looks like something that needs to be up on the website.


Bob Rentfro wrote:


My apologies to Mr. Moore:



Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the list
Blockheaters were plugged in...cold weather persists.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that packages from Rusty soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of 240Ds (4 speed, of course) danced in their heads.
And mamma in her 'kerchief and a beautiful corsage,
Knew I was getting ready to go to the garage .

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
It sounded like an OM 617 with something the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
I tripped over a jackstand now I'm bleeding from a gash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Made me think the POS cars in the yard could get up and go.
Then, what to my wondering eyes should I see,
But a perfectly maintained mid-'80s 190D.

With a little old driver, I don't need a sleuth,
I knew in a moment it's Herr Doktor Booth.
More rapid than eagles his advice he dealt out,
And he whistled, and waved, and started to shout!

"Change fluids, change coolant! Changes filters, Change fuses! 
Replace all those hoses from which something oozes!

From the highly waxed roof, to the three pointed star!

Now do these thing, do these thing...take car of your cars!"

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
Which always seem to end up in your garage, my oh my.
So into the garage Herr Doktor Booth flew,
With a bag full of tools and a timing chain too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the drive
Several other listers who soon had arrived.
I went to the car as quick as I could,
But Herr Doktor Booth was already 'neath the hood.

He was dressed in a coverall , from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with M1 and soot.
A bundle of tools he had flung on his back,
They were so complete..I was taken aback.
He said,"Your engine's so dirty I think I might wretch!
The valves are all wack, look at this chain stretch !

This thing is a wreck, many PMs you have missed
Have you learned nothing in your years on the list?"
.

He was fixing fuel hoses that were all out of kilter,
"I need a hand with this wretched inline filter!".
And then barreling in as if on que,
Were Kaleb, Chris and Casey and the Dons (OK and LT) too !

The work in my garage was making me dizzy,
Everyone was keeping incredibly busy!
Seeing all these good friends from so far away,
Working so hard..made me wish I were...able to serve them frosty brews

They spoke not a word, but went straight to their work,
And torqued everything with the wrench (Nm, of course) with a jerk.
And then waving his hands like the big rappers do,
He said,"Let's roll fellers, our work here is through!"

He sprang to his 190D, all Christmas arrayed ,
And they all piled in like Shriners in a parade.
But I heard him exclaim, as I puffed my Christmas cigar,
"Happy Christmas to all, and TAKE CARE OF YOUR CARS!" 




Bob Rentfro

'77 300D 145K

Litchfield Park, AZ

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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
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Re: [MBZ] Jazzy Moose day

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

When is moose day exactly anyways?

redghost wrote:


http://makeashorterlink.com/?G3E262A5C

I know it is early for moose day, but here goes.


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Clay
Seattle Bioburner

1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz


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 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
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Re: [MBZ] You can never have too much fibreglass insulation in the engine compartment

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

I bet that thing rides like crap with those wheels on there.

Zeitgeist wrote:


http://makeashorterlink.com/?Y14031A5C
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Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)

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 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
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