Re: [MBZ] WAS E-Bay Item NOW wierd cars
How funny is that Scirocco! Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Now there's a really needed project-put a second engine in a 240D. Dwight Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + + miles-Green Goddess 1990 300D 2.5t, 135K miles-The Princess Wickford, RI Alex Chamberlain wrote: Reminds _me_ of a mid-80s Car & Driver project, back when that magazine was a lot more interesting---they put a second engine behind the seats of a Honda CRX driving the back wheels through a second transaxle (linked to the same shifter). Some guy did the same trick with a Scirocco: http://www.durocco.com/ Some of the videos on his site are great. "The Clutch" and "The Engine" are favorites of mine, probably because they capture in one short segment the joy, frustration, and humor of working on your own car. ;) Mercedes content: He also owns a 240D. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006
chuck me one in my order if it has not yet shipped. Thanks -j.
Re: [MBZ] E300D idle off
On Mon, 23 Oct 2006, Redghost wrote: > Idle is rough and I would like to know what to do to adjust it so that > it idles smoother. With all the knowledge around here, somebody must > know what I can do I've got a 99 (turbo), but I know it idles like crap when cold with leaking fuel lines. Any leak at all will do it. Oh yeah, spray the top of your IP with carb cleaner to get it clean and dry and check it in a week, if you have ANY moisture there it is probably Diesel fuel==leaking IP seals. That will make it hard to start after sitting and idle like crap. -j.
[MBZ] Recipe for instant divorce....
Just add this to the driveway. Might want an airsick bag before viewing: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1988-mercedes-e-300-convertible-AMG-sl-s-sel-w-124_W0QQitemZ180042342401QQihZ008QQcategoryZ6335QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Tony Wirtel
Re: [MBZ] sluggish running 300Se.O2
I have readjusted the air flow potentiometer to the manual recommended 0.7V . Previously it was hovering close to .9V and there is a marked difference in the acceleration from standstill. seemed like it was getting chocked due to overfueling at lower RPM's and .ok at the higher end. Thanks for the link. should have one running soon. regards mak - Original Message - From: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://makeashorterlink.com/?R1F321F0E Might help if I put in a link so you can see what I am talking about. > This is like the unit I made, except mine only has three LEDs. Easy to make if you know a little bit about electronics. Once constructed just hook it up to battery and the O2 sensor then go for a drive and watch the light show. Hendrik Interesting to know about the O2 tester.details? with 130K kilometres the engine is very sound. Seems to be a fuelling problem as at part warm-up the engine is responsive right across. mak ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.17/505 - Release Date: 27/10/2006 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.17/505 - Release Date: 10/27/2006
Re: [MBZ] Recipe for instant divorce....
i don't even know where to start. oh wait. yes i do. RUN. On 10/28/06, Tony Wirtel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Just add this to the driveway. Might want an airsick bag before viewing: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1988-mercedes-e-300-convertible-AMG-sl-s-sel-w-124_W0QQitemZ180042342401QQihZ008QQcategoryZ6335QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cannister
Kaleb might be able to hook you upbut oh wait...he's par-tay-ing at RustyQ. Have a cocktail for me boys while I go off to sleep...the big firey orb is in the sky, I must go to bed. Thanks, Rusty. Bob Rentfro In AZ, far from GA - Original Message - From: "Stuart Saxonberg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2006 1:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cannister So, I was changing my oil yesterday (w115 300D). Today, I topped it off and ran the "make sure all the oil doesn't fall out" check... and all the oil fell out. Seems I've smashed up the lips on my oil filter canister pretty good, so I'll be needing a new one. Questions being: Does Rusty have them? They're not obviously on the website, but I know that means little. Or will it be time to call a recycler? If so, got any suggestions? How much is one likely to cost? Thanks as always, guys. Stuart S. 1976 300D w115 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT Need link to a good Toyota forum
I have my son's 1995 pickup, 6 cyl, xcab, 2wd and need help with various issues. Thanks Harry
Re: [MBZ] Recipe for instant divorce....
Traces of bullet shots on the wheels. Ah, what a conversation aid with the first law enforcement officer who pulls you over Mac on 10/28/06 10:13 PM, Tony Wirtel at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Just add this to the driveway. Might want an airsick bag before viewing: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1988-mercedes-e-300-convertible-AMG-sl-s-sel-w- > 124_W0QQitemZ180042342401QQihZ008QQcategoryZ6335QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > Tony Wirtel > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] overheating SDL
Yesterday and today I've worked on the SDL trying to figure out why it is overheating. Yesterday, I first checked to see if the fan clutch was engaging, it's not.well, the radiator isn't hot enough to cause the clutch to engage. Lower hose is cool to the touch, top is HOT. I am also not getting very much heat in the cab when I select defrost and MAX temp. Hrm, so I drained all of the coolant and started pulling some of the system apart and noticed this red, gritty grime coating the inside of EVERYTHING. Hrm, wonder if the PPO (previous-previous owner before Kaleb) tried some of that block/head/radiator sealer? I have modified the old thermostat to be mostly open all the time. Could the cold bottom/hot top problem be a bad water pump and how would I check that? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (270,491 mi) head case? '83 300SD (241 kmi) '82 300CD (162 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR engine work '85 300D (280,176) parts car
Re: [MBZ] OT Need link to a good Toyota forum
Pull the engine and tranny, replace with a 617 turbo unit? I sold my last Toymotor (MR2) 10 years ago, haven't looked back. On 10/29/06, Harry Watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have my son's 1995 pickup, 6 cyl, xcab, 2wd and need help with various issues. Thanks Harry -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives." Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] overheating SDL
the radiator isn't hot enough to cause the clutch to engage. Lower hose is cool to the touch, top is HOT. I am also not getting very much heat in the Your radiator is clogged, perhaps also the heater core. First step would be to flush the system, then try an acid flush. But be prepared to have to replace things like heater core, radiator, and monovalve insert if they indeed did use clog-o-matic on it. So sorry for you. See: http://cathey.dogear.com/SDLcool.html -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] overheating SDL
On Sun, 29 Oct 2006 17:19:48 -0600 "Luther Gulseth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Could the cold bottom/hot top problem be a bad water pump and how would > I check that? It's possible, though there's not much to go wrong with a water pump. You'll have to pull the pump to inspect the impeller. Given red, gritty gunk, I'd be much more inclined to think the radiator is plugged. If you have another (maybe even different type) radiator, clean out the system and kludge the second radiator in. Observe indications of flow through the (open) fill spout. Or, take the existing radiator to a radiator shop to have it cleaned out and flow checked. Craig
Re: [MBZ] overheating SDL
Yeah, gritty crud is the wood fiber type leak "fixer". Usually fixes the engine, too by clogging. Flush out what you can, and run water backwards through the heater core and rad. The worst part of this is that the grit is coated with (or consists of) low MP plastic, the theory being that it will melt at the leak and plug it. Usually melts as the heat goes up and coats everything. After you flush, try both a citric acid flush and a sodium carbonate flush (plain washing soda, a cup or two in two gallons of warm water, stir to dissolve). Hopefully this will get the slops out. Expect to replace the rad or heater core, whichever is leaking. How did you modify the thermostat? Bypass closure is required to prevent overheating on those engines, if the back flap isn't there, the coolant won't go through the rad. Peter
Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cannister
Stuart, I think I have an oil filter canister with a drain plug in the bottom to drain the oil prior to loosing the canister. I drilled a hole and brazed a nut on the bottom of the canister. Tapped the nut to take a drain plug. Works great. Let me know if you are interested. Darrell W. Sigmon 1026 Tenth St Ct NW Hickory NC 28601 828-328-4648 Stuart Saxonberg wrote: So, I was changing my oil yesterday (w115 300D). Today, I topped it off and ran the "make sure all the oil doesn't fall out" check... and all the oil fell out. Seems I've smashed up the lips on my oil filter canister pretty good, so I'll be needing a new one. Questions being: Does Rusty have them? They're not obviously on the website, but I know that means little. Or will it be time to call a recycler? If so, got any suggestions? How much is one likely to cost? Thanks as always, guys. Stuart S. 1976 300D w115 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
