Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project
Trunk floor cost $180 plus $70 for shipping. Took over one month to come from
Germany. Apparently there were none in existence anywhere inthe world, hence
the wait. Did they stamp me a new one? I don't know? Anyway local dealership
wanted $240. Since I had already waited a month for it to arrive with the
initial KK order I just bought it from them. Besides they were extremely
polite and helpful. in addition to the gaping holes my trunk floor was/is also
very thinned out from rust. Almost entire trunk is rusty. From an investment
point of view, the time and labor that I'm putting into this car is not worth
it. I Love this car and would not like to see it junked.
Overall, its in pretty good shape rustwise except for the mentioned areas.
It resides in San Diego for 19 years and then it moved to Boston for another
nine. Boston was rough on its sheetmetal. It's now in D.C with a
significantly decreased salt exposure.
Its a tough little thing. It took a cross country trip and back in 2003 with
nothing but a glow plug burning out. Luckily, I had a spare. Those are not
easy to come by in the middle of nowhere. I bought four at a small Mercedes
shop in Reno, Nevada and always keep at least one in the car.
Dimitri
kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ah, another 1973 220D with rust in the trunk floor! This one I have is not
actually rusted through, but it wouldn't take much to break through it.
From the looks of it, it seems like the floor is rusted from moisture coming
through the trunk or window seal rather than road salt How much was the
floor panel that you purchased?
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1973 220D project
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I would like to get a M103 specific engine manual for my 300se/126.
mak
Id forgotten about TMC - it;s run by a guy named Roger if it;s the same
place. Was *big* into literature. I bought my 72 280SE 4.5 from him -
picked it up the same weekend that Nicklaus won the masters for the last
time. I was driving it home and missed it. Oh well. Roger used to buy
MB
stuff from me from time to time - back when I operated a mail order MB
parts
business. Back before everybody and his brother was doing it.
I'll give him a call - I;m sure he's still in Hemmings.
Thanks!
Sincerely,
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Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2006 11:32 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 Manuals
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Do any aftermarket vendors sell them?
Re: [MBZ] Fuel Filter on my 91 300D Turbo
Larry - as others have reported, there is some subtle difference in the main
fuel filter for the 123 and 124 models. They do look almost the same, but
Rusty has shipped different filters for the 124 602 engines from the 617
engines.
As for fuel quality and tank cleanliness, I have followed the advice of some
older hands from when I bought my first Diesel in '79: buy your fuel from
stations that sell lots of fuels, especially to truckers. You take the
biggest risks by getting fuel from small stations which often use old
storage tanks, which can collect lots of water and debris.
I usually fill up at major truck stops - the one nearby pumps about 130,000
gallons a week, so the fuel doesn't have much of an opportunity to get
contaminated. And I've never added any special snake oil to the vehicle's
fuel tank, and haven't ever had any problems in over 400,000 miles of Diesel
driving! In your case, I would just run the tank down until the reserve
light comes on and then fill it with fresh (known quality) fuel. I wouldn't
fool around with the tank and pickup unless you had some symptoms indicating
dirty fuel/lines, etc. The recent report we saw on this net, of a fuel
issue seems to be traceable to a fill of contaminated fuel.
Werner
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel Filter on my 91 300D Turbo
Hi Werner
That's good to know about the pre-filters - actually, now that I think
about
it I believe the main fuel filter for the 240D and W124 300D is the same -
sure looked the same. This is going to make keeping an inventory of parts
around for both vehicles much easier!
This morning was the coldest of the season at 17F according to the t'stat
in
the instrument cluster - I decided to see how it would start - thinking
that's probably the best possible test to check the condition of the
engine,
GPs, fuel injectors, etc. To my delight, it glowed for about 10 seconds
then *instantly* fired up and settled to a even rpm - no bumping, shaking,
or uneven running - it acted the same as it did on the first day we looked
at it when it was in the 60s. ;-)
This car just keeps getting better better! At this rate I won;t have to
do any tinkering!
I am concerned with possibly having some algae growth in the tank. What's
the preferred product to kill the bugs? Or should I pull the fuel level
insert from the fuel tank and see if there's any black stuff in there?
BTW, does the anti-bacteria In-A-Can actually get rid of the black sludge
or
just stop it from growing? I fear I already know the answer - I should
visually check the tank and clean it -- but once its clean a can every 6
months will keep it clean - right?
I want to avoid the problem OK Don is having / just had when his car
started
running poorly when on a trip - even though we don't have a definitive
answer so far AFAIK.
Now, where can I go, where can I go... doesn;t really matter - I won't go
anywhere, I'll just drive around! ;-)
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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From: Werner Fehlauer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 9:48 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel Filter on my 91 300D Turbo
Larry - both my 126 and the 124 use a right angle connected pre-filter.
I
also used the same one on my daughter's 123. I suspect thee is not
difference in these!
As for the printed MB manuals, I have the climate control one, and 2
volumes
for the chassis. I don't have the engine nor the electrical diagrams,
which
would be nice, but I've gotten along without them for 15 years now.
Could
have used the electrical diagrams when I chased down the broken wires to
the
trunk lid that at first killed the trunk lights, then blew the fuse.
Ended
up removing the inside cover of the lid, and replacing a couple feet of
the
wire that gets flexed every time the trunk lid is raised. Put it all
back
together and now it all works again, hopefully for the next 15 years!;-))
Werner
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Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 12:27 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel Filter on my 91 300D Turbo
Hi Werner,
The 240D uses a prefilter with a 90 degree bend in one end - don't know
about the W124 but will ask Rusty.
One thing - in the world of Porsche, the Porsche parts system has been
widely available for a while now - and last year, Porsche released an
official version as .pdf files available for $15 for all the dealers.
Not
as interactive as the bootleg copies but certainly more up to date.
I can only assume this kind of
Re: [MBZ] '90 300D 2.5 died on me
Turns out Amarillo wasn't that cold, and it wasn't as cold at home as it was predicted to be. I did pour in a bottle of something I've never heard of before that claimed to be anti gell when I filled up in Amarillo - and got home without incident. There were patches of Ice on the highway through OKC to Norman, and you can hardly stand up on the street and sidewalks in front of our house. There's a good 1/4 inch of ice on the 1/2 inch of snow on the cars that were left at home. We've been spoiled by the mild weather this winter. Guess my son will re-new his winter clean-up skills in the morning! On 2/18/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, 18 Feb 2006 23:01:31 -0600 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was thinking it might be here, but ws worrying about the refill in Amarillo, TX - They're hitting 5F tonight --- So you're thinking their fuel isn't winterized for the temperatures they're now experencing. That's a different story, one I can't address. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go
Re: [MBZ] MBZ] '90 300D 2.5 died on me
No whoosh, and no further incidents 600 miles later. The fuel filters will get replaced anyway. On 2/19/06, Michael C Boerner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Subject: [MBZ] '90 300D 2.5 died on me I'd bet on plugged fuel filter, air leak at one of the supply hose connections, or an algae-clogged fuel tank strainer. crack the fuel filler cap and listen for a whoosh. Mike Boerner 87 300SDL 130K 87 300D 135K ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go
Re: [MBZ] '90 300D 2.5 died on me
On Sun, 19 Feb 2006 21:54:03 -0600 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There's a good 1/4 inch of ice on the 1/2 inch of snow on the cars that were left at home. Yuck! Guess my son will re-new his winter clean-up skills in the morning! Sounds like a plan! Craig
Re: [MBZ] '90 300D 2.5 died on me
For all my grumbling about the engine dying, blowing black smoke at altitude, etc., the car ran from 70 to 79 mph (4 over the limit) over 1224 miles, about 100 were around Albuquerque, and averaged 35.1 mpg! I can't tell that it used any oil at all over the last 4000 miles. Not too bad for an engine with 245,000 miles! -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go
Re: [MBZ] '90 300D 2.5 died on me
On Sun, 19 Feb 2006 22:42:54 -0600 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For all my grumbling about the engine dying, blowing black smoke at altitude, etc., the car ran from 70 to 79 mph (4 over the limit) over 1224 miles, about 100 were around Albuquerque, and averaged 35.1 mpg! I can't tell that it used any oil at all over the last 4000 miles. Not too bad for an engine with 245,000 miles! So now where can I find something like that, with a price I can afford? Craig
Re: [MBZ] W124 Manuals W126
Try calling Jeff at TMC - 410-367-4490.
Good luck -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 Manuals W126
I would like to get a M103 specific engine manual for my 300se/126.
mak
Id forgotten about TMC - it;s run by a guy named Roger if it;s the same
place. Was *big* into literature. I bought my 72 280SE 4.5 from him -
picked it up the same weekend that Nicklaus won the masters for the last
time. I was driving it home and missed it. Oh well. Roger used to buy
MB
stuff from me from time to time - back when I operated a mail order MB
parts
business. Back before everybody and his brother was doing it.
I'll give him a call - I;m sure he's still in Hemmings.
Thanks!
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2006 11:32 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 Manuals
On Friday, February 17, 2006, at 06:46 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Do any aftermarket vendors sell them?
Guess I can check Hemmings ---
Thanks again for the info -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB)
I've dealt with Jeff ay TMC Publications for literature in the past.
Nice guy, very helpful. I found him in Hemmings years ago.
(410)367-4490 i hope he's still in business. Located in/near Baltimore.
Johnny B.
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Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project
Hi, Dimitri. Since I've only got $175 in my 220D including the battery, I don't think that I'll be doing anything to the trunk for quite a while. I do hope that I'm able to get the engine running soon. I have the valve adjustment wrenches on order, so I'll be able to adjust them to spec if needed. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D project
Re: [MBZ] W124 Manuals
I have no experience with the 124 CDs. I bought a CD for the 126 models
at full price. It was basically a *.pdf scan of the paper manuals;
therefore, the illustrations were less than perfect. I'm sure you can
find 124 CDs on e-Bay and elsewhere, but I have no idea about the
quality. I'm sure others on the list have experience with these CDs that
they can share.
I agree about the paper manuals. I like them best too. I guess it shows
my age; I'm not fully integrated into the electronic media yet.
Tom Potter
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Thanks Tom -
I plan to do virtually everything to it - so... where's the best place
to
buy them? Bite the bullet and order a set from MBNA? Or wait for some
to
hit eBay? I guess only I can answer how long I'm willing to wait.
I saw some on CD on eBay - are they worth it ot hard to use? I'm the
kind
who likes hard copies but if the W124 manuals are as expensive as
previous
sets were I may try to live with the manuals on CD.
Do any aftermarket vendors sell them?
Guess I can check Hemmings ---
Thanks again for the info -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB)
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Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 2:49 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 Manuals
Get the factory manuals if you do anything more than change oil or
light
bulbs. The Haynes is OK, but it covers too many models and will rarely
have the illustration for your specific application.
Tom Potter
(Who wrote technical manuals for 15 years)
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Subject: [MBZ] W124 Manuals
Howdy --
I always buy manuals for my car - do I need the Mercedes Factory
Manuals
or
will Haynes tell me everything I need to know?
Are the FSMs on the internet?
What about parts diagrams?
TIA -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D- soon)
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Re: [MBZ] 300TE ignition trigger
Coils are known to break down when they get hot and work fine when they are cold. This also happens with condensers. I HAVE had experience with both problems. Tom Potter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Real Estate Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2006 8:25 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300TE ignition trigger Update: 8 pm Sat night. I was able to find the troubleshooting procedure from skinnerbox. I was not able to do the tests that require dwell meter or oscilloscope. I did the voltage and ohmmeter tests. The trigger is at the flywheel. I thought maybe I had loosened something when i took the starter out and put it back. THe starter runs like a champ now. I love neverseize! I have not yet solved the ignition problem. The coil is suspect. the secondary coil resistance was high when i checked it the first time. When i checked it again after a couple of hours, it is within spec. The rotor is at the high resistance end of the spec. the cap center pin is at the high end of the range also. Coil wire appears to be ok. (within spec.) I checked one plug wire, and it is high ohm. Pulled one plug plug so far it it looks like it has been in for 100k miles. All of this in spec, but nearly out stuff seems to indicate poor running or rough running, not going from running fine to ignition off as fast as turning the switch. And that is what happened. Zoom to on the roadside with no sparky, no go. It ran about 1.5 mile and the engine temp was getting up to 80-85 c. I am going to head out tomorrow and see if I can find some plug wire, and plugs. I'd like to try a rotor if I could find one. I doubt I can find a cap, rotor or coil withough waiting for an order from Rusty. I am thinking a little emery cloth on the rotor might make a little difference. Tonight, after everything cooled down again, I have a decent spark from the coil, but a weak spark at the end of the spark plug wire. After it came back in off the tow truck it had no spark from the coil. I think it might run when everything is cool. As near as I can tell it needs plugs, wires, and very possibly a coil. Loren Faeth 88 300TE and wishing it was a nice simple diesel!! Real Estate [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can anyone tell me where the trigger is for the coil on the M103 3 liter engine? 88 300TE. When manually triggering, we have a weak spark. I'd like to check to see the coil is being triggered. If the trigger is working, I htink the coil may be the probalem. The primary circuit resistance is 0.2 to 0.3 ohm. I think it should be higher. TIA Loren Faeth 300TE and why i never liked gassers (stranded on the roadside) - Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com - Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?
Personally, I wish it had been the last one. I HATE front-drive vehicles. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 8:45 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus? Are you referencing the Olds Toranado? The Toranado was and American oddity as it was the only major production front wheel drive vehicle for years. The Olds Toranado is also a very collectable car today. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 8:31 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] bobby lickus? That radio dude who has the call in show about car questions. Always advertises bg chemicals. The other day he was pitching the tornado. Geez!! All his credibility when down the tubes. -- 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 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?
Some cars are going back to rear wheel drive. Several Chrysler products are - like the 300 series. Front wheel drive only took over because it saved about 300 pounds. It's not as safe as rear wheel drive and you can't get great performance and handling when you are steering with the same wheels you are driving with. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Potter, Tom E Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 8:05 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus? Personally, I wish it had been the last one. I HATE front-drive vehicles. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 8:45 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus? Are you referencing the Olds Toranado? The Toranado was and American oddity as it was the only major production front wheel drive vehicle for years. The Olds Toranado is also a very collectable car today. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 8:31 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] bobby lickus? That radio dude who has the call in show about car questions. Always advertises bg chemicals. The other day he was pitching the tornado. Geez!! All his credibility when down the tubes. -- 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 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] OT CD burning?
I guess I am a retard. I'm trying to burn a cd from an ISO image. All I seem to be able to do is to make a cd with an ISO file on it. What is the favored method of burning so the CD comes out with usable files. Thanks, Bob DuPuy
Re: [MBZ] OT CD burning?
Don't use windows, it's clueless and stupid. Use Linux, a smart OS. ~I guess I am a retard. I'm trying to burn a cd from an ISO image. All ~I seem to be able to do is to make a cd with an ISO file on it. What ~is the favored method of burning so the CD comes out with usable ~files. ~ ~Thanks, ~Bob DuPuy ~ -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (230,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (158,222 kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) alive and needing work '90 300E (parts or run?)
Re: [MBZ] OT CD burning?
On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 09:35 AM, Bob DuPuy wrote: I guess I am a retard. I'm trying to burn a cd from an ISO image. All I seem to be able to do is to make a cd with an ISO file on it. What is the favored method of burning so the CD comes out with usable files. Thanks, Bob DuPuy You should be able to convert it to another format. What exactly are you trying to do and what application are you using to burn? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] 300TE ignition trigger
On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 08:49 AM, Potter, Tom E wrote: Coils are known to break down when they get hot and work fine when they are cold. This also happens with condensers. I HAVE had experience with both problems. Many electronic components change value with temperature change. It can drive you nuts if you can't test the component at the temp that it failed. Ford TFI ignition modules were notorious for failing at higher temps and functioning properly when cooler. Hall effect pick-ups are known to act the same way. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] OT CD burning?
I guess I am a retard. I'm trying to burn a cd from an ISO image. All I seem to be able to do is to make a cd with an ISO file on it. What is the favored method of burning so the CD comes out with usable files? Huh? All I do is whip out the Disk Copy utility and select Burn. But, this is Mac OS X after all. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project
Since I've only got $175 in my 220D including the battery, I don't think that I'll be doing anything to the trunk for quite a while. Microwave oven sheet metal is free, just ask the Frankenheap. But don't look too closely! -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] air filter on 92 300D
What do I need that will tell me what I need to do as far as maintanence?
How often for fuel filters, air filters, repack wheel bearings, and all the
other things we need to do to keep our MB running in top form?
Thanks -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net
For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs
http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info
- Original Message -
From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 4:55 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] air filter on 92 300D
When I changed the oil, i was waiting for it to drain and i poked around
some more - i found the hidden latches and changed the filter. Thanks
for
your help.
These 124s are better to drive, but take a little more work to do
maintenance jobs. On my 123, air and fuel filters were much more
[SNIP]
Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?
On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 09:04 AM, Potter, Tom E wrote: I HATE front-drive vehicles. So do I. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] OT CD burning?
Bob, what flavor of what OS are you using? ~ I guess I am a retard. I'm trying to burn a cd from an ISO image. All ~ I seem to be able to do is to make a cd with an ISO file on it. What ~ is the favored method of burning so the CD comes out with usable ~ files? ~ ~Huh? All I do is whip out the Disk Copy utility and select Burn. ~But, this is Mac OS X after all. ~ ~-- Jim ~ ~ -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (230,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (158,222 kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) alive and needing work '90 300E (parts or run?)
Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?
I HATE front-drive vehicles. So do I. Ditto, they're like McDonald's versus good cooking. Thirteen (?) cars laying around here, and not one FWD in the bunch. (Nor 4-cyl gasser, nor V6.) Nothing but the best here! :-) FWD's vaunted snow handling ability was informally put to the test a few years ago by Click Clack, they compared an Acura to some old land yacht on a nasty day. The land yacht sailed circles around the Acura, and they attributed it all to weight. FWD lets you make a lighter car but with more of its weight on the driven wheels, approximating the traction a heavier car would have. That's pretty much all it does for you. Best snow traction I've ever had was in our 4WD pickup carrying the camper. Was amazing. Weight, weight, weight. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] air filter on 92 300D
Larry - the owner's manual, and the accompanying maintenance manual spell
out more details, but essentially the 300D 2.5 calls for oil/filter changes
at 5000 mile intervals, air and fuel filter changes at 15,000 miles, and
trans,.service at 30,000 miles. Coolant and brake fluid (brake fluid change
required within 6 months prior to taking to the track according to MBCA
rules)changes at 2 years or 30,000 miles, along with PS fluid and filters.
Front wheel bearing repacks as needed, usually a long time - I keep meaning
to do mine after 220k miles!
Werner
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 10:27 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] air filter on 92 300D
What do I need that will tell me what I need to do as far as maintanence?
How often for fuel filters, air filters, repack wheel bearings, and all
the
other things we need to do to keep our MB running in top form?
Thanks -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net
For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs
http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info
- Original Message -
From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 4:55 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] air filter on 92 300D
When I changed the oil, i was waiting for it to drain and i poked around
some more - i found the hidden latches and changed the filter. Thanks
for
your help.
These 124s are better to drive, but take a little more work to do
maintenance jobs. On my 123, air and fuel filters were much more
[SNIP]
Re: [MBZ] OT CD burning?
On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 10:25 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: Huh? All I do is whip out the Disk Copy utility and select Burn. But, this is Mac OS X after all. -- Jim OS X makes life easier in many ways. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] air filter on 92 300D
On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 10:27 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
What do I need that will tell me what I need to do as far as
maintenance?
How often for fuel filters, air filters, repack wheel bearings, and
all the
other things we need to do to keep our MB running in top form?
Thanks -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
Both the Owner's Manual and Maintenance Manuals that come in the
packet originally supplied with the car show items and intervals for
servicing. You won't have to worry about valve adjustments any more.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project
Going to Sears today to buy an air compressor so that I can use air powered cutoff tool. Dremel cut off wheels work fine but they wear out after 3-4 of cutting. At $1.20 per wheel thats getting expensive, also really slow, and there's a lot of rusty trunk to cut out. --- Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since I've only got $175 in my 220D including the battery, I don't think that I'll be doing anything to the trunk for quite a while. Microwave oven sheet metal is free, just ask the Frankenheap. But don't look too closely! -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?
On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 10:39 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: Best snow traction I've ever had was in our 4WD pickup carrying the camper. Was amazing. Weight, weight, weight. -- Jim Nothing beats a good set of tire chains for traction. I had vans for many years and they were terrible when empty. Especially LWB HD models. Chains changed that but they make the ride is terrible. I used to keep a load of hay in my vans in the winter. Fed right out of the van and I built a wall to make the passenger compartment smaller and easier to keep warm . The hay kept it nice and quiet too. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
[MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?
http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html#http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html
Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?
Jim C. Wrote: FWD's vaunted snow handling ability was informally put to the test a few years ago by Click Clack, they compared an Acura to some old land yacht on a nasty day. The land yacht sailed circles around the Acura, and they attributed it all to weight. FWD lets you make a lighter car but with more of its weight on the driven wheels, approximating the traction a heavier car would have. That's pretty much all it does for you. I could not disagree more. When I bought my 90 300D I was driving a 1996 Olds Cutlass Ciera. It was the most boring and unspectacular car around. During a particularly nasty snow/ice storm. I still had the Olds. I drove it to runs some errands because I didn't want to drive the benz and get it all salty. My wife took the olds to work 30 minutes later and I had to drive the benz. The 90 124 was awful in the snow. It had new (all season) tires on it. It slid around and got stuck and was miserable to drive. I put the snow tires on it that day and it improved. But, given any amount of snow I would much rather drive the oldsmobile than a rear wheel drive benz. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL
[MBZ] Rear End tilts down a bit on Left side
It happens most of the timenotice the rear end is tilts downward about 2 inches when parked on a level surface but some other days, a rare few now, it is level . I changed the hydro fluid and filter about 5 months ago and now the fluid is blackish in color. Have not made a visual inspection . What's the possible culprit(s) TIA Bill 1981 300 TD
Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?
Gary, Very Nice Look..! Chuck Phoenix, AZ
Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?
Very nice, very classy - but not all the links work - FAQ, for example. Chris Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html# ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, Nanook -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 211K, 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 - Relax. Yahoo! Mail virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses! From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon Feb 20 18:13:59 2006 Received: from pop-siberian.atl.sa.earthlink.net ([207.69.195.71]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FBFXr-Jy-2u for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mon, 20 Feb 2006 18:13:59 + Received: from user-10mt01r.cable.mindspring.com ([65.110.128.59] helo=earthlink.net) by pop-siberian.atl.sa.earthlink.net with esmtp (Exim 3.36 #10) id 1FBFXo-0006GX-00 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mon, 20 Feb 2006 13:13:56 -0500 Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 13:13:54 -0500 Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v553) From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.553) X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; delsp=yes; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look? X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 18:13:59 - On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 12:47 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html#http:// www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net I like it. Much cleaner and more modern in appearance. I saw a typo in the paragraph above your name. It says the same thing twice with (L) in there. I'll go navigate around it now. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] OT CD burning?
Bob DuPuy wrote: I guess I am a retard. I'm trying to burn a cd from an ISO image. All I seem to be able to do is to make a cd with an ISO file on it. What is the favored method of burning so the CD comes out with usable files. Thanks, Bob DuPuy ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Bob, You may want to get a small program called Winiso or Winimage. Either one will allow you to extract the files from the ISO image. Thinking about that now, why not just get Clone CD and do a burn from image. Nice little program that you can get a demo of that will only allow you to burn at 1X speed. (email me offlist and I can help you with a work-around for that) Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?
They will soon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Christopher McCann Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 1:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look? Very nice, very classy - but not all the links work - FAQ, for example. Chris Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html# ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, Nanook -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 211K, 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 - Relax. Yahoo! Mail virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses! ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] any thoughts on our new look?
Looks good, no links to the mailing lists though. Gary Hurst wrote: http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html#http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/banned_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project
you need a cutting torch set Dimitri Seretakis wrote: Going to Sears today to buy an air compressor so that I can use air powered cutoff tool. Dremel cut off wheels work fine but they wear out after 3-4 of cutting. At $1.20 per wheel thats getting expensive, also really slow, and there's a lot of rusty trunk to cut out. --- Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since I've only got $175 in my 220D including the battery, I don't think that I'll be doing anything to the trunk for quite a while. Microwave oven sheet metal is free, just ask the Frankenheap. But don't look too closely! -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?
eventually. it's a one man job and i have to communicate everything i want said to an indian guy who really doesn't speak english. plus, i have other work to do so that rusty and tom can stay relaxed all day, so it will not be a very quick process On 2/20/06, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Very nice, very classy - but not all the links work - FAQ, for example. Chris Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html# ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, Nanook -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 211K, 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 - Relax. Yahoo! Mail virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses! ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Rear End tilts down a bit on Left side
On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 01:06 PM, Bill Gallagher wrote: It happens most of the timenotice the rear end is tilts downward about 2 inches when parked on a level surface but some other days, a rare few now, it is level . I changed the hydro fluid and filter about 5 months ago and now the fluid is blackish in color. Have not made a visual inspection . What's the possible culprit(s) TIA Bill 1981 300 TD Possibly a check valve in the control valve, leaking line or strut. Does it raise up when started up? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?
The appearance is sharp, good use of the MB steering wheel. Do you really need 2 set's of links to each page? 1 at the steering wheel and 1 right below it? Couldn't that area of the page be used for your customer quotes? (Marshal, Dan, Walt, etc)??? Instead of writing in first person, write it in third person. i.e. Rusty and Gary have owned somewhere around 30 Mercedes Somewhere between implies two sets of numbers used (30-40), a single number cannot be between. Just my $0.02 Luther ~ ~On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 12:47 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: ~ ~ http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html#http:// ~ www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I like it. Much cleaner and more modern in appearance. I saw a typo in ~the paragraph above your name. It says the same thing twice with (L) in ~there. I'll go navigate around it now. ~ ~Johnny B. ~I Mac Therefore I am -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (230,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (158,222 kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) alive and needing work '90 300E (parts or run?)
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] any thoughts on our new look?
At 12:47 PM -0500 2/20/06, Gary Hurst wrote: http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html#http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html Pretty slick. -MMM-
Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?
On Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:47:29 -0500 Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html What the others have said: - It's really classy - The duplication of links is unnecessary - Some text errors: Rusty and I have owned somewhere between 30 Mercedes between us. Should be: Rusty and I have owned around 30 Mercedes between us. Our mission is to offer the Mercedes Benz lover more parts at better prices ((L) more parts at better prices). What is the text in parentheses for? - Use of third person would be better. Craig
Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?
it's just a draft i like first person On 2/20/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:47:29 -0500 Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html What the others have said: - It's really classy - The duplication of links is unnecessary - Some text errors: Rusty and I have owned somewhere between 30 Mercedes between us. Should be: Rusty and I have owned around 30 Mercedes between us. Our mission is to offer the Mercedes Benz lover more parts at better prices ((L) more parts at better prices). What is the text in parentheses for? - Use of third person would be better. Craig ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?
I agree. I like first person best too for this application. It implies a more personal touch. I realize we are talking about an automotive website, but to add character you need a personal touch. The downside of this is that some personalities conflict, so you run this risk. That is the reason that most business communication is impersonal (and bland). They try to avoid offending anyone. My 2 cents. Tom Potter (Who got dinged a lot in school for using the first person in my papers) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 1:26 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look? it's just a draft i like first person On 2/20/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:47:29 -0500 Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html What the others have said: - It's really classy - The duplication of links is unnecessary - Some text errors: Rusty and I have owned somewhere between 30 Mercedes between us. Should be: Rusty and I have owned around 30 Mercedes between us. Our mission is to offer the Mercedes Benz lover more parts at better prices ((L) more parts at better prices). What is the text in parentheses for? - Use of third person would be better. Craig ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?
Third person is more professional and the business accepted standard. If you want to use first person, make a thoughts from the owners page and then you and Rusty can post your thoughts there. Isn't Rusty head honcho? Shouldn't he then be the one speaking in first person anyway? ~it's just a draft ~ ~i like first person ~ ~ -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (230,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (158,222 kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) alive and needing work '90 300E (parts or run?)
Re: [MBZ] Rear End tilts down a bit on Left side
Might be the hyd shock on that side or the sphere is going bad. --R Bill Gallagher wrote: It happens most of the timenotice the rear end is tilts downward about 2 inches when parked on a level surface but some other days, a rare few now, it is level . I changed the hydro fluid and filter about 5 months ago and now the fluid is blackish in color. Have not made a visual inspection . What's the possible culprit(s) TIA Bill 1981 300 TD ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Rear End tilts down a bit on Left side
I do have a small leak at the input side of the control valve which I saw a couple of months ago, strut has no leak and recently had to add a pint or so to the full level line... I'll fix the leak first and see what happens . It only raises after a hour or more of driving sometimes . About a year ago, loaded up with 800 lbs and normally the rear end rises on start up but this time it did not. After about a hour of 70 mph driving, the car was level .this sound like a check value problem??? Kit to fix Bill 1981 300 TD John Berryman wrote: On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 01:06 PM, Bill Gallagher wrote: It happens most of the timenotice the rear end is tilts downward about 2 inches when parked on a level surface but some other days, a rare few now, it is level . I changed the hydro fluid and filter about 5 months ago and now the fluid is blackish in color. Have not made a visual inspection . What's the possible culprit(s) TIA Bill 1981 300 TD Possibly a check valve in the control valve, leaking line or strut. Does it raise up when started up? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project
You can get an angle grinder for $50-125 (depending on size, power, etc.) that takes cutoff wheels, you can also put wire brushes and other things on it. I have a Dewalt, a nice tool. Unless you get a big compressor that cutoff tool will drain it quickly then you have to wait awhile for it to recharge. --R Dimitri Seretakis wrote: Going to Sears today to buy an air compressor so that I can use air powered cutoff tool. Dremel cut off wheels work fine but they wear out after 3-4 of cutting. At $1.20 per wheel thats getting expensive, also really slow, and there's a lot of rusty trunk to cut out. --- Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since I've only got $175 in my 220D including the battery, I don't think that I'll be doing anything to the trunk for quite a while. Microwave oven sheet metal is free, just ask the Frankenheap. But don't look too closely! -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?
I am head honcho, but Jabba likes to talk. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Luther Gulseth Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 2:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look? Third person is more professional and the business accepted standard. If you want to use first person, make a thoughts from the owners page and then you and Rusty can post your thoughts there. Isn't Rusty head honcho? Shouldn't he then be the one speaking in first person anyway? ~it's just a draft ~ ~i like first person ~ ~ -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (230,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (158,222 kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) alive and needing work '90 300E (parts or run?) ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?
benz and get it all salty. My wife took the olds to work 30 minutes later and I had to drive the benz. The 90 124 was awful in the snow. It had new (all season) tires on it. It slid around and got stuck and was miserable to drive. I put the snow tires on it that day and it improved. But, given any amount of snow I would much rather drive the oldsmobile than a rear wheel drive benz. So, was the 124 an ancient land yacht? No, it's a modern, lighter car. A few hundred pounds of sand in the trunk would have transformed it, no doubt. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project
Going to Sears today to buy an air compressor so that I can use air powered cutoff tool. Dremel cut off wheels work fine but they wear out after 3-4 of cutting. At $1.20 per wheel thats getting expensive, also really slow, and there's a lot of rusty trunk to cut out. Having air is nice, for many things, but it'll take one hell of a compressor to run a cutoff tool. A $15 Harbor Freight cheapie angle grinder and a $10 pack of wheels will probably serve pretty well, as might a sawzall. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?
Am I the only one to suspect that Bobby Lickus is a joke name like Phillip McKrevis or Connie Lingus? Lee On Monday 20 February 2006 8:39, Jim Cathey wrote: I HATE front-drive vehicles. So do I. Ditto, they're like McDonald's versus good cooking. Thirteen (?) cars laying around here, and not one FWD in the bunch. (Nor 4-cyl gasser, nor V6.) Nothing but the best here! :-) FWD's vaunted snow handling ability was informally put to the test a few years ago by Click Clack, they compared an Acura to some old land yacht on a nasty day. The land yacht sailed circles around the Acura, and they attributed it all to weight. FWD lets you make a lighter car but with more of its weight on the driven wheels, approximating the traction a heavier car would have. That's pretty much all it does for you. Best snow traction I've ever had was in our 4WD pickup carrying the camper. Was amazing. Weight, weight, weight. -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
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Much better. Also, please make the links to Buy-Euro-Parts site function correctly in this site. The present Buy-MB-Parts site links don't always function properly, which frequently annoys me when I need to purchase VW parts. On 2/20/06, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html#http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (210k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K)
Re: [MBZ] the new look of buy mb parts
I think it looks great! The only thing that might improve it, is pictures of female members scantily dressed. Oh wait, we have no female members. Donald H. Snook
Re: [MBZ] the new look of buy mb parts
alas, we've had very few over the years and i'm not sure we'd want them scantily clad On 2/20/06, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think it looks great! The only thing that might improve it, is pictures of female members scantily dressed. Oh wait, we have no female members. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] the new look of buy mb parts
Roach would certainly look good scantily clad, no? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 3:36 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] the new look of buy mb parts alas, we've had very few over the years and i'm not sure we'd want them scantily clad On 2/20/06, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think it looks great! The only thing that might improve it, is pictures of female members scantily dressed. Oh wait, we have no female members. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Rear End tilts down a bit on Left side
On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 02:43 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Might be the hyd shock on that side or the sphere is going bad. --R Doubtful its a pressure ball. Their usual failure is the nitrogen gas passing through the septum to the oil side. The system will still attain proper height and hold it but the ride deteriorates and becomes harsh. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?
How could you leave a picture of a 107 off the front page? On 2/20/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Much better. Also, please make the links to Buy-Euro-Parts site function correctly in this site. The present Buy-MB-Parts site links don't always function properly, which frequently annoys me when I need to purchase VW parts. On 2/20/06, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html#http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (210k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go
Re: [MBZ] FWD vs. RWD (was: bobby lickus?)
I'm with Click Clack. FWD came about because it was cheaper to manufacture. It's not optimal for performance of any kind. The only advantage in snow or slick roads is starting from a stop, due to the higher percentage of weight on the front tires. Once in motion, you have less control with FWD. On the flip side, while you have more control with RWD, it takes a lot more driver skill to use the extra abilities. It's easier to get into trouble with RWD, and once again if you don't have the skills to control oversteer, you're in trouble, probably more so than with FWD. Which all adds up to them claiming FWD is better. A RWD car with some kitty litter in the trunk as ballast, plus FOUR (not two) good snow tires, is a great setup and I'd take that any day over FWD. One caveat... in either case, a limited-slip differential is something I *really* like... open diffs (which result in one spinning tire) are annoying! Now, AWD is way better than either of the above, but there are penalties in cost, maintenance, fuel economy, and weight. Too bad MB never imported the 300D 4Matic over here (the 124.333, which was the AWD version of the 124.133.) Traction tires also make a HUGE difference in driveability on slick roads... my 123 was nearly undriveable with so-called all season Yokohamas, but with four Kumho KW-11 studless snows, it was unstoppable. The best test would be to drive a FWD and RWD car back to back, same day, same conditions, with the same snow tires for comparison! dons snow suit over the flame suit :-) -Dave M. -- Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:00:01 -0600 From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus? FWD's vaunted snow handling ability was informally put to the test a few years ago by Click Clack, they compared an Acura to some old land yacht on a nasty day. The land yacht sailed circles around the Acura, and they attributed it all to weight. FWD lets you make a lighter car but with more of its weight on the driven wheels, approximating the traction a heavier car would have. That's pretty much all it does for you. I could not disagree more. When I bought my 90 300D I was driving a 1996 Olds Cutlass Ciera. It was the most boring and unspectacular car around. During a particularly nasty snow/ice storm. I still had the Olds. I drove it to runs some errands because I didn't want to drive the benz and get it all salty. My wife took the olds to work 30 minutes later and I had to drive the benz. The 90 124 was awful in the snow. It had new (all season) tires on it. It slid around and got stuck and was miserable to drive. I put the snow tires on it that day and it improved. But, given any amount of snow I would much rather drive the oldsmobile than a rear wheel drive benz. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL
Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project
You wrote:buy an air compressor so that I can use air powered cutoff
tool
You might want to consider the Nibbler - made for cutting metal - fits in a
drill - electric or air powered - and nibbles little chunks of metal -
like chewing. Eastwood carries them along with some others. The air
powered tool is called a die grinder IIRC and you;re right, they cut really
well - make sure the air compressor has enough capacity to power the grinder
(which actually has a thin cutting wheel - don't know why it's called a
grinder) else the tool will keep slowing down.
I have the die grinder with 3 wheels that are about 1/16 thick - they
really cut thru auto sheetmetal quickly. I also have an air powered chisel
set - which I was never impressed with.
Good luck - you;re entering territory that I have vowed to never enter
again - the dreaded Valley of Rust.
;-)
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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- Original Message -
From: Dimitri Seretakis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 12:27 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project
Going to Sears today to buy an air compressor so that
I can use air powered cutoff tool. Dremel cut off
wheels work fine but they wear out after 3-4 of
cutting. At $1.20 per wheel thats getting expensive,
also really slow, and there's a lot of rusty trunk to
cut out.
--- Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Since I've only got $175 in my 220D including the
battery, I don't
think
that I'll be doing anything to the trunk for quite
a while.
Microwave oven sheet metal is free, just ask the
Frankenheap.
But don't look too closely!
-- Jim
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Re: [MBZ] FWD vs. RWD (was: bobby lickus?)
Exactly! There is no other reason for it to exist. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave M. Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 2:50 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] FWD vs. RWD (was: bobby lickus?) ... FWD came about because it was cheaper to manufacture
Re: [MBZ] the new look of buy mb parts
Hi Rusty -
Will we be able to buy parts for more than one type of car and put it all in
the same shopping cart?
It makes it much easier to be able to buy parts for the MBs and Porsche
without having 2 orders --
Other than that, it looks great and will no doubt work great once the bugs
are worked out.
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 3:39 PM
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Roach would certainly look good scantily clad, no?
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Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 3:36 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] the new look of buy mb parts
alas, we've had very few over the years and i'm not sure we'd want them
scantily clad
On 2/20/06, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think it looks great! The only thing that might improve it, is
pictures of female members scantily dressed. Oh wait, we have no
female
members.
Donald H. Snook
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Re: [MBZ] FWD vs. RWD
In addition to making it cheaper to build cars, FWD also made the cars lighter for the same interior volume by eliminating frame and support structure for the traditional WD stuff. And it also made good business sense for the manufacturers, since much of the usual front end collision damage resulted in totaling the car (not much value in the part aft of the dash) - and more opportunities to sell a new car! Werner ... FWD came about because it was cheaper to manufacture
Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?
Hey ya, how could you forget the ultra-sexy 113? I'm miffed. On 2/20/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How could you leave a picture of a 107 off the front page? Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (210k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K)
Re: [MBZ] FWD GM tubs
The Toranado was and American oddity as it was the only major production front wheel drive vehicle for years. So you are ignoring the '67 Cad Eldo? And it's Toronado. RLE
Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?
Lee, I perceive that no one else wants to go there!!! Take care, Chuck On Feb 20, 2006, at 1:24 PM, lee wrote: Am I the only one to suspect that Bobby Lickus is a joke name like Phillip McKrevis or Connie Lingus? Lee
Re: [MBZ] FWD
You are all ignoring the fact that FWD is CHEAPER to build. RLE
Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?
Perhaps it's good the photo of the head honcho is gone...may have been frightening women and small children... Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 12:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look? I am head honcho, but Jabba likes to talk. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Luther Gulseth Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 2:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look? Third person is more professional and the business accepted standard. If you want to use first person, make a thoughts from the owners page and then you and Rusty can post your thoughts there. Isn't Rusty head honcho? Shouldn't he then be the one speaking in first person anyway? ~it's just a draft ~ ~i like first person ~ ~ -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (230,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (158,222 kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) alive and needing work '90 300E (parts or run?) ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project
Microwave oven sheet metal is free, I love it! It carries on with the philosophy of not trying to make a car into something it is not. Dependable, cheap transportation is what a 220D is all about. Good looks aren't that important. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D project
Re: [MBZ] New web page look
S' wonderful. Howebber, using a copyrighted MB service mark is a no-no. The Star in the steering wheel. RLE
Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project
as might a sawzall. The sawzall is a great suggestion! I'm sure that it would save time as well. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D project
Re: [MBZ] the new look of buy mb parts
That is one bug that can't be worked out.
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Hi Rusty -
Will we be able to buy parts for more than one type of car and put it
all in
the same shopping cart?
It makes it much easier to be able to buy parts for the MBs and Porsche
without having 2 orders --
Other than that, it looks great and will no doubt work great once the
bugs
are worked out.
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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Roach would certainly look good scantily clad, no?
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alas, we've had very few over the years and i'm not sure we'd want
them
scantily clad
On 2/20/06, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think it looks great! The only thing that might improve it, is
pictures of female members scantily dressed. Oh wait, we have no
female
members.
Donald H. Snook
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Re: [MBZ] Mats, Mirror Owners Manual for my 91 300D
Larry - just be careful with the windshield mirror mount - you don't want to
break the glass in the event the glue is holding it on too well. A good
glass shop should be able to give you some hints.
As for the wood trim, Drew Tibcken (Heritage Woodwoks) is the expert as far
as I'm concerned. I also have a hairline crack on my '90 300D console wood
which he looked at while we were at Startech. Essentially, you have to take
out the ash tray and sequentially work back to remove the wood. If I recall
correctly, all the switches mount from the rear, not as easy to fool with as
a 126!
Werner
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Subject: [MBZ] Mats, Mirror Owners Manual for my 91 300D
Stopped in at the dealership to check out their mats - bought a 4 pc set
of
rubber mats with circles on it for $72 and a Owners Manual for $10. Much
better than the $30-$40 most vendors are selling them for!
Hmm... maybe I should buy a bunch and start selling them? ;-)
Ordered some maintanence stuff from Rusty also - I ordered a new inside
rear
view mirror and now I'm wondering how to get the old one off? Does it
just
pop out of the ball socket swivel joint? And then pop the new one in?
The
old one is damaged - the plastic frams is broken with the night/day switch
missing.
Also ordered a new right hand mirror adjusting switch from Rusty - I
assume
I can pry it out and unplug it, then plug the new one it?
The wood on the console around the gear shift and window switches has a
small crack in it - how hard are they to change out? Haven't found one
yet - thought I;d try Potomac Recyclers. Unless someone has a spare
around
they'd like to sell?
It just has the 4 openings for the window switchs, the lockout and fader
for
the speakers -- I've never had much luck trying to repair them.
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?
Maybe you will get a reply from Mike Hunt. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 3:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus? Lee, I perceive that no one else wants to go there!!! Take care, Chuck On Feb 20, 2006, at 1:24 PM, lee wrote: Am I the only one to suspect that Bobby Lickus is a joke name like Phillip McKrevis or Connie Lingus? Lee ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Mats, Mirror Owners Manual for my 91 300D
Larry, I recently replaced the interior mirror on my new 190E 2.3 16V... 1. Hold securely as close to the top of the mirror post as possible and JERK IT OUT down and to the rear. 2. Place one side of the new mirror, preferably the left side sitting in the car, into the slot Getting one end of the spring loaded whatsits into the receiver. I then placed the bottom of a moderate sized hammer handle up next to the post and hit as hard as I could w/the palm of my hand trying to deliver the force of the blow up and to the left. It worked... And I didn't break anything... Hope this helps Chuck Phoenix, AZ 1986 190E 2.3 16Valve 1980 300SD On Feb 20, 2006, at 2:16 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I ordered a new inside rear view mirror and now I'm wondering how to get the old one off? Does it just pop out of the ball socket swivel joint? And then pop the new one in? The old one is damaged - the plastic frams is broken with the night/day switch missing.
Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project
Microwave oven sheet metal is free, I love it! It carries on with the philosophy of not trying to make a car into something it is not. Dependable, cheap transportation is what a 220D is all about. Good looks aren't that important. And good thing, too, when mashing microwave oven lids flat and stitching them to the bottom of something like the Frankenheap! A rusty/nasty 115 isn't worth a lot of money to 'preserve'. A _nice_ one, however, is something else. I still want to somehow put the microwave control panel on the floorboards of the Frankenheap, under the carpet, and powered so that it does something. Maybe if you step in the wrong place it beeps? My mom (sadly gone now) is the one who suggested that I make sure I cut the cords off the ovens so they didn't drag on the ground. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Mats, Mirror Owners Manual for my 91 300D
Ordered some maintanence stuff from Rusty also - I ordered a new inside rear view mirror and now I'm wondering how to get the old one off? Does it just pop out of the ball socket swivel joint? And then pop the new one in? The old one is damaged - the plastic frams is broken with the night/day switch missing. Once you examine the new one the procedure will be obvious, but basically you grab onto the stem and yank hard. The spring-loaded detents will pop out of the socket in the window frame. The wood on the console around the gear shift and window switches has a small crack in it - how hard are they to change out? Haven't found one Easy. yet - thought I;d try Potomac Recyclers. Unless someone has a spare around they'd like to sell? Ha! Good luck, they're nearly all like that. -- Jim
[MBZ] Oil Change - Questions
I plan to change the oil filter in my '91 300D Turbo this week - ordered
parts from Rusty -
How many quarts of oil (mobil 1) will I need to buy? How hard is it to get
to the oil filter?
Any unusual stuff I should expect? I also ordered a AT Filter kit - need to
know how much ATF to buy?
TIA -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project
(which actually has a thin cutting wheel - don't know why it's called a grinder) else the tool will keep slowing down. If you put grinding stones in it, it's a grinder. If you put cutoff wheels in it... It's called a die grinder because die makers use them. To grind on their dies. Obviously they have other uses too. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] FWD vs. RWD (was: bobby lickus?)
Too bad MB never imported the 300D 4Matic over here (the 124.333, which was the AWD version of the 124.133.) Yeah, there'd be two to four of them just on our hillside, and I don't mean to say they'd all be owned by me. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Mats, Mirror Owners Manual for my 91 300D
Larry, I might have mispoke since your inside mirror is attached to the windshield... If so DO NOT just pull it off Listen to Werner who owns one of your model cars... Hope this does not arrive too late.. Take care, Chuck Phoenix, AZ
Re: [MBZ] the new look of buy mb parts
i like roach. i've offered to let her run off with me, but, alas, my love is unrequited On 2/20/06, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Roach would certainly look good scantily clad, no? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 3:36 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] the new look of buy mb parts alas, we've had very few over the years and i'm not sure we'd want them scantily clad On 2/20/06, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think it looks great! The only thing that might improve it, is pictures of female members scantily dressed. Oh wait, we have no female members. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?
Then Craven Moorhead, Hugh Jass and Hugh Jorgen will chime in - Original Message - From: Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 2:40 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus? Maybe you will get a reply from Mike Hunt. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 3:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus? Lee, I perceive that no one else wants to go there!!! Take care, Chuck On Feb 20, 2006, at 1:24 PM, lee wrote: Am I the only one to suspect that Bobby Lickus is a joke name like Phillip McKrevis or Connie Lingus? Lee ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] the new look of buy mb parts
Who would want to run off with a Jabba when they probably can run off with someone like BioD Dan ~i like roach. i've offered to let her run off with me, but, alas, my love ~is unrequited ~ ~ ~ ~ -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (230,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (158,222 kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) alive and needing work '90 300E (parts or run?)
Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?
Thanks Bob. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 4:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look? Perhaps it's good the photo of the head honcho is gone...may have been frightening women and small children... Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 12:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look? I am head honcho, but Jabba likes to talk. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Luther Gulseth Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 2:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look? Third person is more professional and the business accepted standard. If you want to use first person, make a thoughts from the owners page and then you and Rusty can post your thoughts there. Isn't Rusty head honcho? Shouldn't he then be the one speaking in first person anyway? ~it's just a draft ~ ~i like first person ~ ~ -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (230,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (158,222 kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) alive and needing work '90 300E (parts or run?) ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?
There went Bob's chance for any discounts in Feb ~Thanks Bob. ~ ~-Original Message- ~From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ~[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro ~Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 4:24 PM ~To: Mercedes Discussion List ~Subject: Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look? ~ ~Perhaps it's good the photo of the head honcho is gone...may have been ~frightening women and small children... ~ ~ ~Bob Rentfro ~ -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (230,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (158,222 kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) alive and needing work '90 300E (parts or run?)
Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?
I am sure that the Smiling Face will be back once chat is implemented on the new page. That chat is a very handy feature for quick questions, and is no-charge to Bimby (unlike a 1-800 phone call). On 2/20/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There went Bob's chance for any discounts in Feb -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?
you forgot Howie Feltersnatch and Heywood Jableauxmie. Bob Rentfro wrote: Then Craven Moorhead, Hugh Jass and Hugh Jorgen will chime in - Original Message - From: Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 2:40 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus? Maybe you will get a reply from Mike Hunt. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 3:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus? Lee, I perceive that no one else wants to go there!!! Take care, Chuck On Feb 20, 2006, at 1:24 PM, lee wrote: Am I the only one to suspect that Bobby Lickus is a joke name like Phillip McKrevis or Connie Lingus? Lee
Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?
Best snow vehicle I've ever owned was my '67 VW split window bus--unstoppable. If/when it does snow around here, I just try to stay home. I'm reasonably proficient, but the majority of folks in Western Warshington don't have a clue how to drive in the stuff. Not safe with nervous crazies on the road. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (210k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K)
Re: [MBZ] FWD
and with the sideways engine the car can be more compact [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are all ignoring the fact that FWD is CHEAPER to build. RLE ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net . -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] the new look of buy mb parts
I guess dr dan is too good for us these days. Luther Gulseth wrote: Who would want to run off with a Jabba when they probably can run off with someone like BioD Dan ~i like roach. i've offered to let her run off with me, but, alas, my love ~is unrequited ~ ~ ~ ~ -- 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 http://www.striplin.net
[MBZ] Pics from my latest Beater-Benz journey
Dell City/My Land/Carlsbad/Hike to Guadalupe Peak http://www.pbdev.com/westtex/ p.
Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?
Very nice. (the horn button doesn't honk, though). On 2/20/06, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html# http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D
[MBZ] Off Topic - keeping warm
In a message dated 2/20/2006 6:18:21 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, PONDERSOA writes: in other news.. i was wondering how every one has been dong regarding house heat it has been a mild winter here in phila i have a wood stove insert that has saved me a fortune in heating costs in my living room fireplace and a fireplace in the basement that i use for enjoyment ( not a good efficient source of heat really) so ... do we have any other wood burners out there ? mike collins phila pa 1985 500 sec Go Villanova
Re: [MBZ] OT CD burning?
DragonBurn 4.0 from NTI -- www.ntius.com.
Re: [MBZ] OT CD burning?
I've been happy with deepburner. www.deepburner.com
[MBZ] 124 wagon Rear strut/shock
I want to rebuild the rear struts in the 88 TE. I know others have rebuilt the 123 hydraulic struts. Rusty can't find a kit to sell me for the 124 wagon struts. Has anyone rebuilt 124 struts, or is the only choice to buy new ones? I need a source for parts, and advice about any tools needed. Are they simply o-rings, and I buy the boot and mouninting kit, then find orings locally? Les, are you lurking out there? I think you have the answer? Loren Faeth 88 300TE 87 TD, et al - Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon Feb 20 23:42:51 2006 Received: from pop-siberian.atl.sa.earthlink.net ([207.69.195.71]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FBKg7-0003ge-QZ for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mon, 20 Feb 2006 23:42:51 + Received: from dialup-4.224.66.73.dial1.cincinnati1.level3.net ([4.224.66.73] helo=earthlink.net) by pop-siberian.atl.sa.earthlink.net with esmtp (Exim 3.36 #10) id 1FBKg5-ML-00 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mon, 20 Feb 2006 18:42:50 -0500 Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:37:00 -0600 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v553) From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.553) X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Change - Questions X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 23:42:51 - Most parts stores that carry Wix filters will have the oil filter (and Wix is very good). Probably 8 quarts if the 603 engine is a guide, at least 6 anyway. Should take 8 qts of AFT if you drain the torque converter, five or six if you don't. Peter
Re: [MBZ] Mats, Mirror Owners Manual for my 91 300D
On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 04:16 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I ordered a new inside rear view mirror and now I'm wondering how to get the old one off? Does it just pop out of the ball socket swivel joint? You can grab it and yank it out of its mounting the whole thing should come off in one piece leaving a hole into which you pivot the new one in. They are designed to break away if hit by an unrestrained occupant in the event of a wreck. Very thoughtful of them to make the mirrors that way. Way too many people were killed and seriously injured when their noggin came in contact with the rear view mirrors and their mounts. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Pics from my latest Beater-Benz journey
Hey, Nice pictures, Pablo..! CD took good care of you, too? Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ
Re: [MBZ] FWD
On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 04:21 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are all ignoring the fact that FWD is CHEAPER to build. RLE I don't think so, I got a few posts stating cost as the major contributing factor to the decision to manufacture them. I'll never buy one unless its a great deal and I can profit from reselling it. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
