Re: [MBZ] Suburban 454 mileage
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Better to risk hydroplaning (Indicating your going too fast) that to blow out an under inflated and thereby overloaded tyre. John wrote: He was talking about 80PSI I don't think you're going to have much of a problem with under-inflation above 30psi. MB recommends 28psi. Personally, I would prefer a blowout to hydroplaning. The rear tires on the CDI are getting close to the wear markers, and I didn't find going down the interstate, sideways, at 70mph to be much fun. It wasn't even raining at the time, and I've driven faster during worse conditions on the same highway without any problems... many times. High tire pressure _prevents_ hydroplaning. By decreasing the contact area, it increases ground pressure and squeezes the water out. And 30 psi is _way_ to low for a high-load tire. A loaded car and a loaded truck are two different animals. For a load range D or E tire, 80 PSI probably about right. The big killer of tires - especially truck tires - is heat. And the quickest way to get a hot tire is the excess flexing caused by under-inflation. So if you have a load on the tire anywhere near it's max, make _sure_ it's not under-inflated. I have had numerous vehicles hydroplane numerous times without a catastrophe. Just like I've had a car slide on ice without turning sideways. I have also experience a couple blowouts. NOT fun!!! I'm with Peter. From my experience, risk from a blowout is much greater than hydroplaning. --Philip ___ 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] Suburban 454 mileage
Peter wrote: It's ok to inflate any tire to it's max, or what is required on the vehicle info plate. When cold. It does no harm if the pressure creeps up 10% or so when the tyre gets hot. The tire is designed for that load. Check with your tire dealers! Also, truck tires (tyres) have a greater pressure margin than passenger car tires. I understand that 50% over-inflated is still within the safety margin for truck tires. Not so with car tires. -- Philip ___ 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] E320 fuel/electronic question
And what if the check engine light is not on? Question is, did the funkiness happen straight after replacing the harness and throttle body or was it fine for a while and then start to do naughty stuff. Perhaps it is a white car and is not happy with the choice of Prez. Hendrik Tom Hargrave wrote: Take it down to your local Auto-Zone - I believe they have a tester that will plug in read out for free. Thanks, Tom Hargrave ___ 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] Looking for a Glow Plug Relay
'77 300D. It's under the dash. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 8:57 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looking for a Glow Plug Relay What model car? On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 10:12 PM, Trampas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let me check I junked a car awhile back but not sure if I saved the relay. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Rentfro Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 9:40 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: [MBZ] Looking for a Glow Plug Relay Anyone have a functioning glow plug relay laying around you want to part with? 0015452232 is the part number. I know you have one, Rusty. I'll check before I part with 188 clam shells. Bob R. ___ 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 ___ 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] Looking for a Glow Plug Relay
It's out of my '77 300D. That's the one under the hood, right? Mine's under the dash. I don't know if that's the difference in numbers or not. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Christopher McCann Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 10:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looking for a Glow Plug Relay I have an 001 545 98 32 from an '85 SD (OM617 5 cyl) what car is a 22 32 for? Chris Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone have a functioning glow plug relay laying around you want to part with? 0015452232 is the part number. I know you have one, Rusty. I'll check before I part with 188 clam shells. Bob R. ___ 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 ___ 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] I don't know what to make of this
here's a decent analysis of the stunt -- and scam - you decide - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J72y_qFV2oc Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts . - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 9:32 PM Subject: [MBZ] I don't know what to make of this This cannot be real, surely. Turn your sound way up. http://www.chilloutzone.de/files/08102703.html RLE ** Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212416248x1200771803/aol?redir=http://travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav0001) ___ 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] Carfax/ 454 milage
Pure speculation here. I think that anyone who says a tinkernational 392 has more pulling power than a good 454 hasn't ever driven a 454. And mileage? A 454 truck will average 6-7 pulling or not. I know folks with tinkenationals.travelalls and scouts...none of them get better than 8-9 empty. Mike -Original Message- Date: Thursday, November 06, 2008 12:12:13 am To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carfax/ 454 milage A 454 is like holding a 5 gallon can over the engine, and drill a 5/16 hole in the bottom. in short, they s uck. and they are gutless. My favorite story is in 1979, we had just put a 392 (IH) 4 barrel in the old IH 1500. It had well over 300,000 miles on it at the time. We were overloaded, way overloaded, going uphill, closing fast on a chevy pickup pulling an empty stock trailer. He got in the creeper lane, and as we passed, i could see the 454 on the side of the truck, and it sounded like it was grunting to uphill empty. I nailed the 392, opened up the back two barrels and the truck stood up on the ringgear and we accelerated uphill and left the gas sucking 454 in the dust. Those who have ridden an Earles fork BMW will understand standing up on the ring gear. I loved that effect! And we probably went twice as far on a gallon of gas! The load was at least 5 tons. At 06:30 AM 11/5/2008, you wrote: Message: 10 Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:45:43 -0600 F ___ 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] 83 300D fuel starvation
It has been rumored that some of the listers have some knowledge about these cars, below is a question from a very frustrated Ozbenz member, thought I'd ask here to see if anyone has any further suggestions, the thread can be viewed here http://ozbenz.net/viewtopic.php?f=5t=7299p=46313#p46313 Hendrik whose last fuel starvation issue was crap in the pipes As most of you know, my wife and I have several 300Ds. My wife's car (Josephine), an '83 300D, has been losing power on the hill climb which is the highway from town to our home. Normally our 300Ds can manage 80Km/H up this road with no problems. The car runs well downhill and on level ground, but when it is under full power for more than a couple of minutes (when hot or cold), it suffers from fuel starvation. * As a matter of course, the first thing I have done is to replace both the fuel filters - no improvement ! * I swapped the fuel supply and return lines to eliminate a blocked tank strainer issue - no improvement ! * Just to be sure, I have test driven the car using a 10 litre container of fuel in the passenger's foot well and run the fuel lines to it, eliminating the fuel lines and hoses to the fuel tank. - No improvement ! * I have replaced all fuel hoses (some were 10mm where they should have been 8mm - no improvement ! * I have fitted a fuel pressure gauge, teed into the fuel line from filter to IP. It maintains a positive pressure at all times, usually around 0.8 - 1.0 Bar, so I am sure that there is no air being sucked in, or restriction in the fuel filter, after the fuel pump ! * When the engine is suffering this issue, if I turn the engine off, and check the return line for air, it is clear - no air bubbles, even if I pump the fuel pump a number of times, so it is unlikely that there is an air leak on the suction side of the fuel pump. I have also crimped the fuel hose at the fuel tank outlet and pumped, with no air appearing in the pre-filter or return line, even after allowing fuel to flow. * I have swapped the IP (complete with fuel pump) with another from a spare care I have here - no improvement ! * I have pumped the fuel pump by hand and watched the fuel flow from each of the banjos (fuel delivery and return) at the IP, with the bolt loosened and plenty of fuel flows from these locations. * I have used B100 in the tank with no improvement ! * I have used petroleum diesel (the 10 Litre container held diesel) with no improvement ! I am fast running out of ideas on this issue. The engine is suffering from fuel starvation, of that I am sure. I just don't know why, or where it is happening :? What have I missed? Does anyone have a suggestion on what to test for next? Regards, Tony ___ 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] 123 Service Manual
write Pelosi - she's planning another govt giveaway - wants to call congress into a special session. why can they get behind something like this but avoid a tax cut like the plague? Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts . - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 Service Manual I need a bailout of my previously paid high price -- do you think I could get one? --R Max Dillon wrote: Yes, the price used to be over $100 (I paid $125). They dropped it to $20. 1-800-for mer = 800-367-6372 (sorry about the mix up on that, here's the website to order to make up). http://www.classictechlit.mbusa.com/MB/ Upon further review, it looks like the number they would like you to call is 1-866-622-5277 (aka 1-866-MBClassic). - Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD, 310k miles Charleston SC Digest lurker (on and off) since 2001 ___ 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 ___ 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] I don't know what to make of this
Well when I just watched the original video it looked pretty obvious it was a computer animation airplane that lost its wing and landed. The first plane might have been real but after that it was not LarryT wrote: here's a decent analysis of the stunt -- and scam - you decide - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J72y_qFV2oc Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts . - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 9:32 PM Subject: [MBZ] I don't know what to make of this This cannot be real, surely. Turn your sound way up. http://www.chilloutzone.de/files/08102703.html RLE ** Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212416248x1200771803/aol?redir=http://travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav0001) ___ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1771 - Release Date: 11/6/2008 7:58 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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] 83 300D fuel starvation
If that is the turbo check the vac hose from the back of the intake manifold to the ALDA, clean it out at the manifold fitting and/or make sure it is airtight and hooked up correctly. That provides the overboost signal, if it is clogged it won't allow enough fuel or boost or something, leading to that symptom. It might also be suffering from the counter-rotation of swirl caused by being on the other side of the planet. A properly polarized magnetic turbolizer on the intake manifold and fuel lines would probably cure that. Ist nicht in ordnung! --R Hendrik Fay wrote: It has been rumored that some of the listers have some knowledge about these cars, below is a question from a very frustrated Ozbenz member, thought I'd ask here to see if anyone has any further suggestions, the thread can be viewed here http://ozbenz.net/viewtopic.php?f=5t=7299p=46313#p46313 Hendrik whose last fuel starvation issue was crap in the pipes As most of you know, my wife and I have several 300Ds. My wife's car (Josephine), an '83 300D, has been losing power on the hill climb which is the highway from town to our home. Normally our 300Ds can manage 80Km/H up this road with no problems. The car runs well downhill and on level ground, but when it is under full power for more than a couple of minutes (when hot or cold), it suffers from fuel starvation. * As a matter of course, the first thing I have done is to replace both the fuel filters - no improvement ! * I swapped the fuel supply and return lines to eliminate a blocked tank strainer issue - no improvement ! * Just to be sure, I have test driven the car using a 10 litre container of fuel in the passenger's foot well and run the fuel lines to it, eliminating the fuel lines and hoses to the fuel tank. - No improvement ! * I have replaced all fuel hoses (some were 10mm where they should have been 8mm - no improvement ! * I have fitted a fuel pressure gauge, teed into the fuel line from filter to IP. It maintains a positive pressure at all times, usually around 0.8 - 1.0 Bar, so I am sure that there is no air being sucked in, or restriction in the fuel filter, after the fuel pump ! * When the engine is suffering this issue, if I turn the engine off, and check the return line for air, it is clear - no air bubbles, even if I pump the fuel pump a number of times, so it is unlikely that there is an air leak on the suction side of the fuel pump. I have also crimped the fuel hose at the fuel tank outlet and pumped, with no air appearing in the pre-filter or return line, even after allowing fuel to flow. * I have swapped the IP (complete with fuel pump) with another from a spare care I have here - no improvement ! * I have pumped the fuel pump by hand and watched the fuel flow from each of the banjos (fuel delivery and return) at the IP, with the bolt loosened and plenty of fuel flows from these locations. * I have used B100 in the tank with no improvement ! * I have used petroleum diesel (the 10 Litre container held diesel) with no improvement ! I am fast running out of ideas on this issue. The engine is suffering from fuel starvation, of that I am sure. I just don't know why, or where it is happening :? What have I missed? Does anyone have a suggestion on what to test for next? Regards, Tony ___ 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] Looking for a Glow Plug Relay
Correct, SD relay is under the hood. I upgraded to the fast glow plugs and relay so I have the old one left over (plus one from a W123 300Dt parts car - also under the hood). Good luck! Chris Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's out of my '77 300D. That's the one under the hood, right? Mine's under the dash. I don't know if that's the difference in numbers or not. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Christopher McCann Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 10:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looking for a Glow Plug Relay I have an 001 545 98 32 from an '85 SD (OM617 5 cyl) what car is a 22 32 for? Chris Robert Rentfro wrote: Anyone have a functioning glow plug relay laying around you want to part with? 0015452232 is the part number. I know you have one, Rusty. I'll check before I part with 188 clam shells. Bob R. ___ 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 ___ 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] E320 fuel/electronic question
There is nothing on the codes At 11:59 PM 11/5/2008, you wrote: Take it down to your local Auto-Zone - I believe they have a tester that will plug in read out for free. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 11:53 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] E320 fuel/electronic question 94 E320, with new engine harness and a recently replaced throttle body from a 96: Runs fine until warmed up, but a little tendency to search. (fluctuating RPM) When warm, will die at stops, probably due to searching. Any ideas what could cause this and how to test components other than the stealership plug and $$$Charge method? Another chapter in Why I like Dissels! Don't want to spend big bucks. it is a Kaleb car. Loren Faeth ___ 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. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.8.6/1769 - Release Date: 11/5/2008 7:17 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.8.6/1769 - Release Date: 11/5/2008 7:17 AM ___ 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 Loren Faeth ___ 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] E320 fuel/electronic question
It was doing it before the throttle body transplant. Since the TB had the old deteriorating insulation, it was generally believed to be the culprit. It is possible the new used TB is causing the same symptom. At 03:00 AM 11/6/2008, you wrote: And what if the check engine light is not on? Question is, did the funkiness happen straight after replacing the harness and throttle body or was it fine for a while and then start to do naughty stuff. Perhaps it is a white car and is not happy with the choice of Prez. Hendrik Tom Hargrave wrote: Take it down to your local Auto-Zone - I believe they have a tester that will plug in read out for free. Thanks, Tom Hargrave ___ 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 Loren Faeth ___ 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] I don't know what to make of this
LarryT wrote: here's a decent analysis of the stunt -- and scam - you decide - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J72y_qFV2oc The bottom plane looks like a scale model of the top plane. Models are grossly overpowered in comparison to full size aircraft, and often have enormous control surfaces. I can recall an incident where a couple of R/C sailplanes collided during a contest, quite some distance from the flight line. One guy brought his 3 meter plane back to the airfield and landed it with a full right wing and about 10-12 of the left wing, with heavy application of rudder and elevator. As the guy who was covering the contest for R/C Modeler magazine said, must have tremendous right rudder. Mitch ___ 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] Carfax/ 454 milage
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pure speculation here. I think that anyone who says a tinkernational 392 has more pulling power than a good 454 He didn't say 'good 454'. He was talking about a 454 seen in 1979, probably stock, and probably made in the last half of the 1970's. Do you remember how crappy most cars ran from around 1975 to the age of fuel injection? ___ 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] 83 300D fuel starvation
I cannot say this emphatically but I can from my own experience. An 84 300D Replaced all of the fuel lines, fuel filters, injectors, fuel cap seal. So, why am I still getting air in this fuel system? The cause of my running maybe twenty miles one day and perhaps five on another? The O Ring on the secondary fuel filter bolt. Replaced that O Ring and have driven probably four thousand miles since without a single out of fuel challenge Hope that heps. Dave H... Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 23:31:05 +1030 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 83 300D fuel starvation It has been rumored that some of the listers have some knowledge about these cars, below is a question from a very frustrated Ozbenz member, thought I'd ask here to see if anyone has any further suggestions, the thread can be viewed here http://ozbenz.net/viewtopic.php?f=5t=7299p=46313#p46313 Hendrik whose last fuel starvation issue was crap in the pipes As most of you know, my wife and I have several 300Ds. My wife's car (Josephine), an '83 300D, has been losing power on the hill climb which is the highway from town to our home. Normally our 300Ds can manage 80Km/H up this road with no problems. The car runs well downhill and on level ground, but when it is under full power for more than a couple of minutes (when hot or cold), it suffers from fuel starvation. * As a matter of course, the first thing I have done is to replace both the fuel filters - no improvement ! * I swapped the fuel supply and return lines to eliminate a blocked tank strainer issue - no improvement ! * Just to be sure, I have test driven the car using a 10 litre container of fuel in the passenger's foot well and run the fuel lines to it, eliminating the fuel lines and hoses to the fuel tank. - No improvement ! * I have replaced all fuel hoses (some were 10mm where they should have been 8mm - no improvement ! * I have fitted a fuel pressure gauge, teed into the fuel line from filter to IP. It maintains a positive pressure at all times, usually around 0.8 - 1.0 Bar, so I am sure that there is no air being sucked in, or restriction in the fuel filter, after the fuel pump ! * When the engine is suffering this issue, if I turn the engine off, and check the return line for air, it is clear - no air bubbles, even if I pump the fuel pump a number of times, so it is unlikely that there is an air leak on the suction side of the fuel pump. I have also crimped the fuel hose at the fuel tank outlet and pumped, with no air appearing in the pre-filter or return line, even after allowing fuel to flow. * I have swapped the IP (complete with fuel pump) with another from a spare care I have here - no improvement ! * I have pumped the fuel pump by hand and watched the fuel flow from each of the banjos (fuel delivery and return) at the IP, with the bolt loosened and plenty of fuel flows from these locations. * I have used B100 in the tank with no improvement ! * I have used petroleum diesel (the 10 Litre container held diesel) with no improvement ! I am fast running out of ideas on this issue. The engine is suffering from fuel starvation, of that I am sure. I just don't know why, or where it is happening :? What have I missed? Does anyone have a suggestion on what to test for next? Regards, Tony ___ 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 _ Color coding for safety: Windows Live Hotmail alerts you to suspicious email. http://windowslive.com/Explore/Hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_safety_112008 ___ 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] 83 300D fuel starvation
I'd try the oring on the fuel filter first, then try replacing every hose on the suction side from the tank to the transfer pump, and the transfer pump to the filter. If the line from the filter to the IP was not replaced, replace that also, along with all 4 aluminum rings. My guess is the line from the transfer pump to the filter. If these are 124 300D's then there are the fuel heater lines also. At 07:01 AM 11/6/2008, you wrote: It has been rumored that some of the listers have some knowledge about these cars, below is a question from a very frustrated Ozbenz member, thought I'd ask here to see if anyone has any further suggestions, the thread can be viewed here http://ozbenz.net/viewtopic.php?f=5t=7299p=46313#p46313 Hendrik whose last fuel starvation issue was crap in the pipes As most of you know, my wife and I have several 300Ds. My wife's car (Josephine), an '83 300D, has been losing power on the hill climb which is the highway from town to our home. Normally our 300Ds can manage 80Km/H up this road with no problems. The car runs well downhill and on level ground, but when it is under full power for more than a couple of minutes (when hot or cold), it suffers from fuel starvation. * As a matter of course, the first thing I have done is to replace both the fuel filters - no improvement ! * I swapped the fuel supply and return lines to eliminate a blocked tank strainer issue - no improvement ! * Just to be sure, I have test driven the car using a 10 litre container of fuel in the passenger's foot well and run the fuel lines to it, eliminating the fuel lines and hoses to the fuel tank. - No improvement ! * I have replaced all fuel hoses (some were 10mm where they should have been 8mm - no improvement ! * I have fitted a fuel pressure gauge, teed into the fuel line from filter to IP. It maintains a positive pressure at all times, usually around 0.8 - 1.0 Bar, so I am sure that there is no air being sucked in, or restriction in the fuel filter, after the fuel pump ! * When the engine is suffering this issue, if I turn the engine off, and check the return line for air, it is clear - no air bubbles, even if I pump the fuel pump a number of times, so it is unlikely that there is an air leak on the suction side of the fuel pump. I have also crimped the fuel hose at the fuel tank outlet and pumped, with no air appearing in the pre-filter or return line, even after allowing fuel to flow. * I have swapped the IP (complete with fuel pump) with another from a spare care I have here - no improvement ! * I have pumped the fuel pump by hand and watched the fuel flow from each of the banjos (fuel delivery and return) at the IP, with the bolt loosened and plenty of fuel flows from these locations. * I have used B100 in the tank with no improvement ! * I have used petroleum diesel (the 10 Litre container held diesel) with no improvement ! I am fast running out of ideas on this issue. The engine is suffering from fuel starvation, of that I am sure. I just don't know why, or where it is happening :? What have I missed? Does anyone have a suggestion on what to test for next? Regards, Tony ___ 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 Loren Faeth ___ 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] Carfax/ 454 milage
not so We got 10-13 for years and years in 1500s with 304 to 392. the 266 v-8 on a 1500 got 12-13. Pickups get better mileage. I drove one pickup that got 17 if you were careful with the throttle. The 3/4 ton 73 with an 9' van body also got 12-13 for years and years. This over 30years and hundreds of thousands of miles, not a one tank average. They do have to be tuned right. No different than a OM 616/617 At 07:00 AM 11/6/2008, you wrote: Pure speculation here. I think that anyone who says a tinkernational 392 has more pulling power than a good 454 hasn't ever driven a 454. And mileage? A 454 truck will average 6-7 pulling or not. I know folks with tinkenationals.travelalls and scouts...none of them get better than 8-9 empty. Mike -Original Message- Date: Thursday, November 06, 2008 12:12:13 am To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carfax/ 454 milage A 454 is like holding a 5 gallon can over the engine, and drill a 5/16 hole in the bottom. in short, they s uck. and they are gutless. My favorite story is in 1979, we had just put a 392 (IH) 4 barrel in the old IH 1500. It had well over 300,000 miles on it at the time. We were overloaded, way overloaded, going uphill, closing fast on a chevy pickup pulling an empty stock trailer. He got in the creeper lane, and as we passed, i could see the 454 on the side of the truck, and it sounded like it was grunting to uphill empty. I nailed the 392, opened up the back two barrels and the truck stood up on the ringgear and we accelerated uphill and left the gas sucking 454 in the dust. Those who have ridden an Earles fork BMW will understand standing up on the ring gear. I loved that effect! And we probably went twice as far on a gallon of gas! The load was at least 5 tons. At 06:30 AM 11/5/2008, you wrote: Message: 10 Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:45:43 -0600 F ___ 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 Loren Faeth ___ 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] 300E oil question (I almost hate to ask this!)
LT Don, Regarding the behavior of your oil gauge bouncing off zero at hot idle, consider a new oil pressure sender. They're about $20, takes 20 minutes to change (on the om603, not sure about the gasser). I was experiencing similar behavior on my '87 300TD, read a post on some forum about a new sender improving that, and sho'nuff worked like a charm. -- Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD, 310k miles Charleston SC Digest lurker (on and off) since 2001 ___ 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] OM60x oil light
My 300SDL oil light is in a random on random off mode. This is with the oil level above the add mark. I've cleaned the connection at the oil pan with brake clean and Deoxit, and it didn't change anything. Might this be my issue? What other issues could there be besides the pressure sender? Luther Max Dillon wrote: LT Don, Regarding the behavior of your oil gauge bouncing off zero at hot idle, consider a new oil pressure sender. They're about $20, takes 20 minutes to change (on the om603, not sure about the gasser). I was experiencing similar behavior on my '87 300TD, read a post on some forum about a new sender improving that, and sho'nuff worked like a charm. -- Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD, 310k miles Charleston SC Digest lurker (on and off) since 2001 -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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] 83 300D fuel starvation
Well the first thing I would do is clean out the ALDA line from the intake to the ALDA on the IP. If that didnt work, sounds like the turbo is dumping the boost. Dont forget to also check the switch on the firewall that is in the line between the intake and the ALDA, could be plugged or not working. Bypass it for a test. Hendrik Fay wrote: It has been rumored that some of the listers have some knowledge about these cars, below is a question from a very frustrated Ozbenz member, thought I'd ask here to see if anyone has any further suggestions, the thread can be viewed here http://ozbenz.net/viewtopic.php?f=5t=7299p=46313#p46313 Hendrik whose last fuel starvation issue was crap in the pipes As most of you know, my wife and I have several 300Ds. My wife's car (Josephine), an '83 300D, has been losing power on the hill climb which is the highway from town to our home. Normally our 300Ds can manage 80Km/H up this road with no problems. The car runs well downhill and on level ground, but when it is under full power for more than a couple of minutes (when hot or cold), it suffers from fuel starvation. * As a matter of course, the first thing I have done is to replace both the fuel filters - no improvement ! * I swapped the fuel supply and return lines to eliminate a blocked tank strainer issue - no improvement ! * Just to be sure, I have test driven the car using a 10 litre container of fuel in the passenger's foot well and run the fuel lines to it, eliminating the fuel lines and hoses to the fuel tank. - No improvement ! * I have replaced all fuel hoses (some were 10mm where they should have been 8mm - no improvement ! * I have fitted a fuel pressure gauge, teed into the fuel line from filter to IP. It maintains a positive pressure at all times, usually around 0.8 - 1.0 Bar, so I am sure that there is no air being sucked in, or restriction in the fuel filter, after the fuel pump ! * When the engine is suffering this issue, if I turn the engine off, and check the return line for air, it is clear - no air bubbles, even if I pump the fuel pump a number of times, so it is unlikely that there is an air leak on the suction side of the fuel pump. I have also crimped the fuel hose at the fuel tank outlet and pumped, with no air appearing in the pre-filter or return line, even after allowing fuel to flow. * I have swapped the IP (complete with fuel pump) with another from a spare care I have here - no improvement ! * I have pumped the fuel pump by hand and watched the fuel flow from each of the banjos (fuel delivery and return) at the IP, with the bolt loosened and plenty of fuel flows from these locations. * I have used B100 in the tank with no improvement ! * I have used petroleum diesel (the 10 Litre container held diesel) with no improvement ! I am fast running out of ideas on this issue. The engine is suffering from fuel starvation, of that I am sure. I just don't know why, or where it is happening :? What have I missed? Does anyone have a suggestion on what to test for next? Regards, Tony ___ 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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1771 - Release Date: 11/6/2008 7:58 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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] Carfax please
invalid vin andrew strasfogel wrote: Kaleb, if you're in the mood, could you run one for me too? VIN is WDBAB93AODN016852 On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 7:29 PM, John Freer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Kaleb, much appreciated! On to San Diego tomorrow ro hopefully bring it home. John On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 1:18 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: AutoCheck user log out: home | buyback registration | about us | contact us | help check existing report [VIN History] 4JGAB54E21A264913 or enter a new VIN Print options: Report will print: With section details shown With section details hidden Summary Report Run Date: 2008-11-05 16:17:34.217 EST The vehicle identification number you submitted has been analyzed and summary information on your car is shown below. AutoCheck Unlimited with TitleGuard - Optional upgrade for just $25.00 more! Protect your investment against title problems. Add TitleGuard protections to your unlimited 60-day AutoCheck subscription. VIN: 4JGAB54E21A264913 Year: 2001 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: M Class ML320 Style/Body: SUV / Utility 4D Class: CUV - Premium Engine: 3.2L V6 EFI / SMPI Country of Assembly: United States Vehicle Age: 7 year(s) Calculated Owners: 3 Last Reported Odometer Reading: 85,144 This vehicle's AutoCheck Score 90 91-93 This vehicle qualifies for Buyback Protection About Buyback Protection Section summaries Title and ProblemCheck:Your vehicle checks out! OdometerCheck:Your vehicle checks out! Vehicle Use and EventCheck:Specific vehicle use(s) or events reported Full History:Detailed information available Title and ProblemCheck Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz M Class ML320 (4JGAB54E21A264913) shows no negative titles or other problems. When reported to AutoCheck, these events can indicate serious past damage or other significant problems. 0 Problem(s) Reported: 15 Title/Problem areas checked: No abandoned title record No damaged title or major damage incident record No fire damaged title record No grey market title record No hail damage title record No insurance loss title record No junk or scrapped title record No manufacturer buyback/lemon title record No odometer problem title record No rebuilt/rebuildable title record No salvage title or salvage auction record No water damaged title record No NHTSA crash test record No frame damage record No recycling facility record OdometerCheck Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck examined the reported odometer readings reported to AutoCheck for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz M Class ML320 (4JGAB54E21A264913) and no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. AutoCheck uses business rules to determine if reported odometer readings are significantly less than previously reported values. Not all reported odometer readings are used. Title and auction events also report odometer tampering or breakage. 0 Problem(s) Reported: Mileage Date Reported 3 05/27/2001 40,251 06/17/2005 40,367 06/24/2005 40,367 07/05/2005 85,144 05/18/2007 Vehicle Use and EventCheck Information Reported! AutoCheck shows additional information reported to AutoCheck about how this 2001 Mercedes-Benz M Class ML320 (4JGAB54E21A264913)has been used and other events. This includes reported accidents and corrected or duplicate titles and storm area registrations. 1 Event(s) Reported: 6 Vehicle uses checked: Fleet, rental and/or lease use record(s) No taxi use record No police use record No government use record No livery use record No driver education record 2 Event(s) Reported: 9 Vehicle events checked: No accident record reported through state agencies or independent sources No corrected title record No duplicate title record Emission/safety inspection record(s) Loan/Lien record(s) No fire damage incident record No repossessed record No theft record No storm area registration/title record Full History Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text. Report Run Date: 2008-11-05 16:17:34.217 EST Vehicle: 2001 Mercedes-Benz M Class ML320 (4JGAB54E21A264913) Event date Location Odometer reading Data Source Details 05/27/2001 CA 3 Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV 06/21/2001 BEVERLY HILLS, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL (Leased Vehicle) 06/23/2001 CA Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Lien Reported) 05/31/2003 BEVERLY HILLS, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL (Leased Vehicle) 09/06/2003 CA Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Lien Reported) 06/17/2005 PACIFIC SW REGION 40,251 Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION 06/24/2005 CA 40,367 State Agency PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 07/05/2005 CA 40,367 Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV 07/08/2005 VALLEY CENTER, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 07/12/2005
Re: [MBZ] Carfax/ 454 milage
they suck gas, but gutless they are not. Loren Faeth wrote: A 454 is like holding a 5 gallon can over the engine, and drill a 5/16 hole in the bottom. in short, they s uck. and they are gutless. My favorite story is in 1979, we had just put a 392 (IH) 4 barrel in the old IH 1500. It had well over 300,000 miles on it at the time. We were overloaded, way overloaded, going uphill, closing fast on a chevy pickup pulling an empty stock trailer. He got in the creeper lane, and as we passed, i could see the 454 on the side of the truck, and it sounded like it was grunting to uphill empty. I nailed the 392, opened up the back two barrels and the truck stood up on the ringgear and we accelerated uphill and left the gas sucking 454 in the dust. Those who have ridden an Earles fork BMW will understand standing up on the ring gear. I loved that effect! And we probably went twice as far on a gallon of gas! The load was at least 5 tons. At 06:30 AM 11/5/2008, you wrote: Message: 10 Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:45:43 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carfax To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed with a 350 12, with a 454, 6-8 Ouch- we have a 26' box truck with a 454, and that thing will do 6-7 MPG ___ 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 Loren Faeth ___ 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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1771 - Release Date: 11/6/2008 7:58 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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
[MBZ] FS: Holiest of euro holies, W123 euro tow package.
$250 + shipping. This includes the hitch, bumper and chrome cover. The chrome cover has a golf ball sized dent it in. Will trade for 5speed linkage and shifter. -Rolf ___ 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] Hey Kaleb
Robert Rentfro wrote: Yes I do...just did a bunch of cooling system work on it. Still runs like mad. Does Arizona have similar registration to MS? If the car is more than ten years old it costs $35... Makes it easy and cheap to have a 3rd/backup car hanging around. The CDI has been a rude awakening from my $35 registrations!! John ___ 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] (SPAM?) Re: OM60x oil light
My 300SDL oil light is in a random on random off mode. This is with the oil level above the add mark. Bad solder joints in the signal processing board (light driver) will do this. See: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/mamerepairs.html and http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/mb190dlog.html#23Jun2006 and http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/mb190dlog.html#lowoil Got solder? :-) -- Jim ___ 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] CDI Info Goodness
I've got the W211 DVD service manual, but it doesn't cover the CDI... Once I figure out if I need to return it (keeping it in shrink wrap for now) or just order the engine manual as well, we'll have access to a little more info ;) John John Freer wrote: Nice going, thanks John. Big file, but worth it. Now I can study this for the next 3 years to see if I want to keep it or not after the warranty expires! John On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 4:15 PM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.mercedestechstore.com/pdfs/331_0405update/03-331%20pp%20diesel%20print(FAH)%205-5-04.pdf John ___ 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 ___ 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] Carfax/ 454 milage
I think thats just older 454s. My friend's '89 had plenty of power, we hauled around some pretty big farm tractors with it and it never even grunted... -Curt Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:12:13 -0600 From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carfax/ 454 milage To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed A 454 is like holding a 5 gallon can over the engine, and drill a 5/16 hole in the bottom. in short, they s uck. and they are gutless. My favorite story is in 1979, we had just put a 392 (IH) 4 barrel in the old IH 1500. It had well over 300,000 miles on it at the time. We were overloaded, way overloaded, going uphill, closing fast on a chevy pickup pulling an empty stock trailer. He got in the creeper lane, and as we passed, i could see the 454 on the side of the truck, and it sounded like it was grunting to uphill empty. I nailed the 392, opened up the back two barrels and the truck stood up on the ringgear and we accelerated uphill and left the gas sucking 454 in the dust. Those who have ridden an Earles fork BMW will understand standing up on the ring gear. I loved that effect! And we probably went twice as far on a gallon of gas! The load was at least 5 tons. At 06:30 AM 11/5/2008, you wrote: Message: 10 Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:45:43 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carfax To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed with a 350 12, with a 454, 6-8 Ouch- we have a 26' box truck with a 454, and that thing will do 6-7 MPG ___ 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] E320 fuel/electronic question
very possible. Only way to really fix that is to have it rebuilt. Loren Faeth wrote: It was doing it before the throttle body transplant. Since the TB had the old deteriorating insulation, it was generally believed to be the culprit. It is possible the new used TB is causing the same symptom. At 03:00 AM 11/6/2008, you wrote: And what if the check engine light is not on? Question is, did the funkiness happen straight after replacing the harness and throttle body or was it fine for a while and then start to do naughty stuff. Perhaps it is a white car and is not happy with the choice of Prez. Hendrik Tom Hargrave wrote: Take it down to your local Auto-Zone - I believe they have a tester that will plug in read out for free. Thanks, Tom Hargrave ___ 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 Loren Faeth ___ 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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1771 - Release Date: 11/6/2008 7:58 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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] OM60x oil light
the oil light has nothing to do with oil pressure, its an oil level guage. If the level in the pan drops, it turns on. Could be the sender on the side of the pan is going bad. Luther wrote: My 300SDL oil light is in a random on random off mode. This is with the oil level above the add mark. I've cleaned the connection at the oil pan with brake clean and Deoxit, and it didn't change anything. Might this be my issue? What other issues could there be besides the pressure sender? Luther Max Dillon wrote: LT Don, Regarding the behavior of your oil gauge bouncing off zero at hot idle, consider a new oil pressure sender. They're about $20, takes 20 minutes to change (on the om603, not sure about the gasser). I was experiencing similar behavior on my '87 300TD, read a post on some forum about a new sender improving that, and sho'nuff worked like a charm. -- Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD, 310k miles Charleston SC Digest lurker (on and off) since 2001 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1771 - Release Date: 11/6/2008 7:58 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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] VIN
What about O or N? On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 11:40 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Was someone asking about build locations shown in VINs? Or am I.. A-E Sindelfingen F-H Bremen J Rastatt X Graz T Karmann M Woking, England (SLR only) R South Africa Look for one of these as the 11th digit of your VIN. There are others but cars built elsewhere are not sold in North America. Vietnam, for example. RLE ** AOL Search: Your one stop for directions, recipes and all other Holiday needs. Search Now. ( http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212792382x1200798498/aol?redir=http://searchblog.aol.com/2008/11/04/happy-holidays-f rom-aol-search/?ncid=emlcntussear0001) ___ 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] 115 300D still won't start
Randy, if the valve adjustment DOES solve your problem please rememebr that I was the first one who offered the diagnosis with CERTAINTY. In my MARSHALL mode. Andrew On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 12:47 AM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Randy, the spec is to adjust the valves at least every fall to winter spec and spring to summer spec and every 5000 miles. If you drove it all summer, there has been some wear, and tightening of the valve lash. You may well have a combination of out of spec valves, low/no/little fuel or reversed lines and a slow starter/weak battery as previously detailed. Add some fuel/test the primer pump (easy) Adjust the valves (easy, but time consuming for a couple of hours the first time you do it.) Check, turn two crank revolutions, recheck, turn two crank revolutions, recheck check the battery (easy of you have the equip, or take it to FLAPS At 11:25 PM 11/5/2008, you wrote: Adchust der falfes If you do, it should start to 20 below F. (winter spec) At 05:20 PM 11/5/2008, you wrote: Fuel is less than 2 or 3 weeks old. I have not had this problem in previous years. When it gets below zero C I have trouble starting if I don't plug in but if I do, it fires up like summertime. This time is unusual as it has not been that cold yet. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 3:39 PM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 115 300D still won't start When was the last time you put in fuel? Maybe gelled summer fuel? An incandescent bulb in a trouble light under the hood by the IP overnight might warm it enough to find out. I'm still voting for valves. -Curt Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 12:23:19 -0600 From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] 115 300D still won't start To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1 I checked the glow plugs etc and they appeared to be ok - the expansion wire glowed orange too. I had a new set so I put them all in but it did not help at all. I am starting to wonder if I have run it low on fuel. I knew I was getting toward the bottom of that tank given the mileage on the trip odometer etc but was waiting for the low fuel light to come on before refilling. I have about 350 miles on the tank according to the trip odometer. I have gone further than that but only in warmer weather with all highway driving. This tank is while it is cooler and has some urban driving so I may not have much left in th tank. I am wondering now if that light may have malfunctioned. So, before I dig any further, I am going to pick up a 5 gallon can of diesel and pour it into the tank. I might even change out the fuel filter as I have never done that in my 4 summers of driving it. I also got some of the small clear filters but the car did not have one originally and I have never put one in so I cannot crawl under and look for fuel or for crud in the filter either. My initial thought was the glow system as I drove the car on Saturday and it ran like normal. I went to help my brother-in-law do some electrical work and install a roof vent in his new garage. That is about 45 minutes away. I drove out there on Saturday morning and the car sat on the street from 10:30 to about 8:00 PM and then started normally and drove fine for 45 minutes home in the dark. Maybe I am lucky that I made it into the garage. I did not use it at all on Sunday and then Monday morning, it would not start. It cranks and it tries to fire and it smokes a cloud out the back but it does not start. Will add some fuel and see if that resolves the problem. My recollection is that it may take a fair amount of cranking if there is now some air in the lines. Randy ___ 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 Loren Faeth ___ 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 Loren Faeth ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] OM60x oil light
Yeah, I should have made that clear. I'm going to try Jim's suggestion and rebuild it first. Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: the oil light has nothing to do with oil pressure, its an oil level guage. If the level in the pan drops, it turns on. Could be the sender on the side of the pan is going bad. Luther wrote: My 300SDL oil light is in a random on random off mode. This is with the oil level above the add mark. I've cleaned the connection at the oil pan with brake clean and Deoxit, and it didn't change anything. Might this be my issue? What other issues could there be besides the pressure sender? Luther -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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] VIN
MB also sold crate delivery cars, I forgot the technical term for it but your car could literally be built anywhere in the world. My old euro 300D was once of these. They shipped it disassembled to get around import costs. -Rolf andrew strasfogel wrote: What about O or N? On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 11:40 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Was someone asking about build locations shown in VINs? Or am I.. A-E Sindelfingen F-H Bremen J Rastatt X Graz T Karmann M Woking, England (SLR only) R South Africa Look for one of these as the 11th digit of your VIN. There are others but cars built elsewhere are not sold in North America. Vietnam, for example. RLE ** AOL Search: Your one stop for directions, recipes and all other Holiday needs. Search Now. ( http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212792382x1200798498/aol?redir=http://searchblog.aol.com/2008/11/04/happy-holidays-f rom-aol-search/?ncid=emlcntussear0001) ___ 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 ___ 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] 123 brake rotors
It just occured to me to check MercedesShop for a pictorial of this job and they've got one: http://www.mercedesshop.com/Wikka/W123FrontPadsRotors Glad I checked too, I don't have 5mm or 10mm hex head sockets. I do have allen wrenches but I'm guessing for the hub/rotor bolts I'll want a socket... He doesn't do the inner bearing or seal. I don't have replacement sensors but I'm reasonably sure I don't have any sensors there now... Could they have been deactivated? Would FLAPS have something like that or should I put it on my next Rusty list? I hope Rusty appreciates the boat this car is buying him... -Curt ___ 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] 240D Upper ball joint
Again perusing the DIYs at Mercedes Shop. When working on the brakes the other day on my 240D I noticed that the upper ball joint boot was looking crusty. I don't *think* its torn yet as I couldn't detect any grease on the outside of the boot. I couldn't detect any movement in it either. Assuming I get the car to inspection and he condemns them (I'm a pessimist when it comes to inspection time) can I replace this without removing the spring? The Mercedesshop front end DIY sure makes it look like I can... -Curt ___ 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] OM60x oil light
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: the oil light has nothing to do with oil pressure, its an oil level guage. If the level in the pan drops, it turns on. Could be the sender on the side of the pan is going bad. And then there's the delay timer that keeps the light from blinking as the oil sloshes around. ___ 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] w201 axle bolts
So one more Mercedesshop DIY spawned question: I'm pretty much assured that I'm going to replace the diff in my 190D myself (the question is still where to get one). Do I need an XZN driver to do that? The writeup I found was for a 124 not a 201. I've been under there and seen the bolts but didn't see what type they were. I presume XZN drivers are not Autozone parts. -Curt ___ 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] Secret message for Kaleb
Carpet arrived yesterday, darker than I expected but it should work out fine, thanks! BTW your price was just over half what I had been quoted by somebody else for one that was dirty with some cigarette burns. -Curt ___ 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] Carfax please
On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 5:18 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: invalid vin andrew strasfogel wrote: Kaleb, if you're in the mood, could you run one for me too? VIN is WDBAB93AODN016852 Try WDBAB93A0DN016852. (I changed the O to an 0 since VINs never contain the letters O or I). Alex ___ 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] CDI Info Goodness
Hendrik Fay wrote: Lots of expensive looking bits to go wrong, like those injectors, high pressure pump, O2 sensor, control unit and a gazillion little sensors. Not like the old school Diesels, eh. No different than any Honda or Toyota you'd buy nowadays. IMO, the controllers aren't a problem at all, and every vehicle you buy for the past 15 years has at least one O2 sensor on it. So far, the only type of work I can't do myself or with an OBDII scanner is the software updates and that injector calibration code. Most other typical maintenance isn't much different than the older ones. I love the lack of mechanical linkages and vacuum driven accessories!! BTW have you been back and complained about the shaking or are you a previous Diesel customer? Heheh, I can't say I've noticed anything ;) Once I replace the motor mounts the turn off shudder will be gone and I'll be driving a gasser again. ___ 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] Secret message for Kaleb
good luck!! Curt Raymond wrote: Carpet arrived yesterday, darker than I expected but it should work out fine, thanks! BTW your price was just over half what I had been quoted by somebody else for one that was dirty with some cigarette burns. -Curt ___ 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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1771 - Release Date: 11/6/2008 7:58 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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] Carfax please
still says invalid Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 5:18 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: invalid vin andrew strasfogel wrote: Kaleb, if you're in the mood, could you run one for me too? VIN is WDBAB93AODN016852 Try WDBAB93A0DN016852. (I changed the O to an 0 since VINs never contain the letters O or I). Alex ___ 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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1771 - Release Date: 11/6/2008 7:58 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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] Carfax please
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Try WDBAB93A0DN016852. (I changed the O to an 0 since VINs never contain the letters O or I). Didn't work for me when I tried it this AM. I've got a suggestion for carfax/autocheck requesters: Go to autocheck.com and enter the VIN for a free check. If they come up with a believable description of the car (make, model, engine) then copy and paste the VIN to email. Then Kaleb or whoever won't be running invalid VINs. Mitch. ___ 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] 240D Upper ball joint
Curt Raymond wrote: can I replace this without removing the spring? The Mercedesshop front end DIY sure makes it look like I can... I've done it on a W116 without removing the spring, so I imagine its possible on the W123. Just make sure the control arm is supported!! John ___ 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] E320 fuel/electronic question
Nope, the 1994 was pre standard tester days. There is a test plug next to the battery that will allow you to dump the codes stored in the various computer subsystems. There's a built in LED for the check engine light type functions (primarily emmisions) and standard banana plugs for the others. Requires you to wire up a LED tester. Take a scan through the Mercedes Shop forum. There are a couple of posts that list the testing methodology, the home-made LED tester, and all the trouble codes. http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=107630 Gary Thompson 1995 E320 On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 11:59 PM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Take it down to your local Auto-Zone - I believe they have a tester that will plug in read out for free. ___ 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] w201 axle bolts
Actually got a 4 piece metric set at FLAPS for $4.95 a couple days ago. Chris P.S. Googling showed up a nice 8 piece set pretty cheap. Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So one more Mercedesshop DIY spawned question: I'm pretty much assured that I'm going to replace the diff in my 190D myself (the question is still where to get one). Do I need an XZN driver to do that? The writeup I found was for a 124 not a 201. I've been under there and seen the bolts but didn't see what type they were. I presume XZN drivers are not Autozone parts. -Curt ___ 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] Carfax please
got it! WDBAB93A0DN016892 On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 11:42 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: Try WDBAB93A0DN016852. (I changed the O to an 0 since VINs never contain the letters O or I). Didn't work for me when I tried it this AM. I've got a suggestion for carfax/autocheck requesters: Go to autocheck.com and enter the VIN for a free check. If they come up with a believable description of the car (make, model, engine) then copy and paste the VIN to email. Then Kaleb or whoever won't be running invalid VINs. Mitch. ___ 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] Secret message for Kaleb
Kaleb, you can make me a satisfied customer too by sending an invoice for the W123 mechanical sunroof to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't use the gmail address. On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 11:34 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: good luck!! Curt Raymond wrote: Carpet arrived yesterday, darker than I expected but it should work out fine, thanks! BTW your price was just over half what I had been quoted by somebody else for one that was dirty with some cigarette burns. -Curt ___ 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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1771 - Release Date: 11/6/2008 7:58 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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 ___ 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] Carfax please
AutoCheck user log out: home | buyback registration | about us | contact us | help check existing report [VIN History] WDBAB93A0DN016892 or enter a new VIN Print options: Report will print: With section details shown With section details hidden Summary Report Run Date: 2008-11-06 12:07:55.116 EST The vehicle identification number you submitted has been analyzed and summary information on your car is shown below. AutoCheck Unlimited with TitleGuard - Optional upgrade for just $25.00 more! Protect your investment against title problems. Add TitleGuard protections to your unlimited 60-day AutoCheck subscription. VIN: WDBAB93A0DN016892 Year: 1983 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 300 Series 300TD Style/Body: Wagon 4D Class: Upscale - Luxury Engine: 3.0L I5 FI Country of Assembly: Germany Vehicle Age: 25 year(s) Calculated Owners: 3 Last Reported Odometer Reading: 318,000 This vehicle's AutoCheck Score 65 24-55 This vehicle qualifies for Buyback Protection About Buyback Protection Section summaries Title and ProblemCheck:Your vehicle checks out! OdometerCheck:Your vehicle checks out! Vehicle Use and EventCheck:Specific vehicle use(s) or events reported Full History:Detailed information available Title and ProblemCheck Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300TD (WDBAB93A0DN016892) shows no negative titles or other problems. When reported to AutoCheck, these events can indicate serious past damage or other significant problems. 0 Problem(s) Reported: 15 Title/Problem areas checked: No abandoned title record No damaged title or major damage incident record No fire damaged title record No grey market title record No hail damage title record No insurance loss title record No junk or scrapped title record No manufacturer buyback/lemon title record No odometer problem title record No rebuilt/rebuildable title record No salvage title or salvage auction record No water damaged title record No NHTSA crash test record No frame damage record No recycling facility record OdometerCheck Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck examined the reported odometer readings reported to AutoCheck for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300TD (WDBAB93A0DN016892) and no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. AutoCheck uses business rules to determine if reported odometer readings are significantly less than previously reported values. Not all reported odometer readings are used. Title and auction events also report odometer tampering or breakage. 0 Problem(s) Reported: Mileage Date Reported 42,747 07/29/1987 318,000 08/14/2008 Vehicle Use and EventCheck Information Reported! AutoCheck shows additional information reported to AutoCheck about how this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300TD (WDBAB93A0DN016892)has been used and other events. This includes reported accidents and corrected or duplicate titles and storm area registrations. 0 Event(s) Reported: 6 Vehicle uses checked: No fleet, rental and/or lease use record No taxi use record No police use record No government use record No livery use record No driver education record 2 Event(s) Reported: 9 Vehicle events checked: No accident record reported through state agencies or independent sources No corrected title record No duplicate title record Emission/safety inspection record(s) Loan/Lien record(s) No fire damage incident record No repossessed record No theft record No storm area registration/title record Full History Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text. Report Run Date: 2008-11-06 12:07:55.116 EST Vehicle: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300TD (WDBAB93A0DN016892) Event date Location Odometer reading Data Source Details 07/29/1987 TX 42,747 Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV 06/01/1995 DALLAS, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 06/01/1996 DALLAS, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 06/01/1997 DALLAS, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 10/16/1998 DALLAS, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:016602892) (Lien Reported) 10/28/1998 BELLA VISTA, AR Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:04019836897) REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL EXCLUDED/EXEMPT 11/12/1998 BELLA VISTA, AR Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:04019836897) EXCLUDED/EXEMPT 11/02/1999 BELLA VISTA, AR Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 10/18/2000 BELLA VISTA, AR Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 02/13/2002 BELLA VISTA, AR Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 10/30/2002 BELLA VISTA, AR Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL EXCLUDED/EXEMPT 10/15/2003 BELLA VISTA, AR Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL EXCLUDED/EXEMPT 11/03/2004 HOLTS
Re: [MBZ] Secret message for Kaleb
I think I did that once. andrew strasfogel wrote: Kaleb, you can make me a satisfied customer too by sending an invoice for the W123 mechanical sunroof to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't use the gmail address. On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 11:34 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: good luck!! Curt Raymond wrote: Carpet arrived yesterday, darker than I expected but it should work out fine, thanks! BTW your price was just over half what I had been quoted by somebody else for one that was dirty with some cigarette burns. -Curt ___ 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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1771 - Release Date: 11/6/2008 7:58 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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 ___ 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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1771 - Release Date: 11/6/2008 7:58 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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
[MBZ] OT netflix
Anybody on netflix have one of those instant player things they are selling that I guess downloads movies instantly from the internet? Though about trying one but curious if anybody else has. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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
[MBZ] 115 300D now running
Thanks much to all who offered advice. I believe that I do need to adjust the valves but I also think that will likely have to wait for spring. About all I hope to yet do is to change the oil before it gets stored for the winter. I think it must have been low on fuel. I picked up a 5 gallon can of diesel and poured it in the tank. I cranked it a bit and I pumped the primer on the fuel filter. It took a number of tries over the evening as I kept running the battery down and re-charging it but it finally started last evening about 11PM. I drove it to the local station and filled it this morning and have driven it to the office. I will drive it home at lunch and may not drive it out of the garage again until spring. We are expecting snow and colder temperatures so it is about time to put it away. I guess my low fuel light must be having an issue. It has always worked and I was expecting it to come on. It did not and I guess maybe I went a bit too far before re-filling. Could have been worse. Learned a lesson not to rely on such contraptions. Unfortunately, the guage gets a bit wonky when the level is low too so I may have to rely more on the numbers on the odometer. Randy ___ 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] OT netflix
My wife and I have all but tossed out satellite box out the window. We watch netflix every night on the laptop (19 screen its a behometh). The starz selection of movies is great. They could still work on their selection a lot though. We are seriously considering the box and moving the flat screen into the bedroom. -Rolf Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Anybody on netflix have one of those instant player things they are selling that I guess downloads movies instantly from the internet? Though about trying one but curious if anybody else has. ___ 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] w201 axle bolts
Yeah Google gives a bunch of hits but Autozone and Advance Auto's websites don't show them. We've got a CarQuest in town that regularly surprises me, I'll try them. Still curious if I actually need them for the 201 though. -Curt --- On Thu, 11/6/08, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] w201 axle bolts To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008, 12:02 PM Actually got a 4 piece metric set at FLAPS for $4.95 a couple days ago. Chris P.S. Googling showed up a nice 8 piece set pretty cheap. Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So one more Mercedesshop DIY spawned question: I'm pretty much assured that I'm going to replace the diff in my 190D myself (the question is still where to get one). Do I need an XZN driver to do that? The writeup I found was for a 124 not a 201. I've been under there and seen the bolts but didn't see what type they were. I presume XZN drivers are not Autozone parts. -Curt ___ 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] 240D Upper ball joint
Thats what I figured, thanks! -Curt Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:46:37 -0600 From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Upper ball joint To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Curt Raymond wrote: can I replace this without removing the spring? The Mercedesshop front end DIY sure makes it look like I can... I've done it on a W116 without removing the spring, so I imagine its possible on the W123. Just make sure the control arm is supported!! John ___ 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] Home again
The many good wishes and prayers are greatly appreciated by both of us. It turns out that the fluttering and kinking seen in my coronary grafts don't seem to be causing much if any problem - though no one can say if it is related to my chest pain. This time my cardiologist did a pressure differential on each side of the [thankfully very healthy] grafts and it shows little difference - 6% drop. Trying a new drug - I might have to get a larger pill case. I am now more than 1k emails behind, so other than the effusive congratulations for Obama from Kaleb and Donald and some others I'll probably have to skip most of them that I missed. Anyone who wrote anything of major import let me know and I'll search it out . Back in the office chair again, if for shortened time periods - BillR ___ 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] w201 axle bolts
New bolts for the axle shafts are XZN. Old bolts are torx. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 10:01:03 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com; Christopher McCann[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] w201 axle bolts Yeah Google gives a bunch of hits but Autozone and Advance Auto's websites don't show them. We've got a CarQuest in town that regularly surprises me, I'll try them. Still curious if I actually need them for the 201 though. -Curt --- On Thu, 11/6/08, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] w201 axle bolts To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008, 12:02 PM Actually got a 4 piece metric set at FLAPS for $4.95 a couple days ago. Chris P.S. Googling showed up a nice 8 piece set pretty cheap. Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So one more Mercedesshop DIY spawned question: I'm pretty much assured that I'm going to replace the diff in my 190D myself (the question is still where to get one). Do I need an XZN driver to do that? The writeup I found was for a 124 not a 201. I've been under there and seen the bolts but didn't see what type they were. I presume XZN drivers are not Autozone parts. -Curt ___ 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 ___ 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] 240D Upper ball joint
In theory you don't even need to support the arm, but it never hurts to be safe. -Rolf Curt Raymond wrote: Thats what I figured, thanks! -Curt Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:46:37 -0600 From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Upper ball joint To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Curt Raymond wrote: can I replace this without removing the spring? The Mercedesshop front end DIY sure makes it look like I can... I've done it on a W116 without removing the spring, so I imagine its possible on the W123. Just make sure the control arm is supported!! John ___ 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] (SPAM?) 1985 300SD Electric Antenna ..
snip Yes, but you usually remove the whole thing from the car, open it up, and peel it apart that way. -- Jim Good .. I will try that ... ___ 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] w201 axle bolts
You wouldn't happen to know what size? I should make a double check before I get too far into it but if I need to harvest a diff I should be prepared... -Curt --- On Thu, 11/6/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] w201 axle bolts To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008, 1:23 PM New bolts for the axle shafts are XZN. Old bolts are torx. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 10:01:03 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com; Christopher McCann[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] w201 axle bolts Yeah Google gives a bunch of hits but Autozone and Advance Auto's websites don't show them. We've got a CarQuest in town that regularly surprises me, I'll try them. Still curious if I actually need them for the 201 though. -Curt --- On Thu, 11/6/08, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] w201 axle bolts To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008, 12:02 PM Actually got a 4 piece metric set at FLAPS for $4.95 a couple days ago. Chris P.S. Googling showed up a nice 8 piece set pretty cheap. Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So one more Mercedesshop DIY spawned question: I'm pretty much assured that I'm going to replace the diff in my 190D myself (the question is still where to get one). Do I need an XZN driver to do that? The writeup I found was for a 124 not a 201. I've been under there and seen the bolts but didn't see what type they were. I presume XZN drivers are not Autozone parts. -Curt ___ 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 ___ 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] [Banned] Home again
Glad you are back and doing OK. Be sure to leave all your MB;s to me in your will. Bill R wrote: The many good wishes and prayers are greatly appreciated by both of us. It turns out that the fluttering and kinking seen in my coronary grafts don't seem to be causing much if any problem - though no one can say if it is related to my chest pain. This time my cardiologist did a pressure differential on each side of the [thankfully very healthy] grafts and it shows little difference - 6% drop. Trying a new drug - I might have to get a larger pill case. I am now more than 1k emails behind, so other than the effusive congratulations for Obama from Kaleb and Donald and some others I'll probably have to skip most of them that I missed. Anyone who wrote anything of major import let me know and I'll search it out . Back in the office chair again, if for shortened time periods - BillR ___ 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/banned_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1771 - Release Date: 11/6/2008 7:58 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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] OT netflix
Well Im thinking they dont have anything for instant download that is HD, but it will play it when they come out with it. I suppose a person could use it for standard def stuff and still have blu ray disks mailed. Rolf wrote: My wife and I have all but tossed out satellite box out the window. We watch netflix every night on the laptop (19 screen its a behometh). The starz selection of movies is great. They could still work on their selection a lot though. We are seriously considering the box and moving the flat screen into the bedroom. -Rolf Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Anybody on netflix have one of those instant player things they are selling that I guess downloads movies instantly from the internet? Though about trying one but curious if anybody else has. ___ 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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1771 - Release Date: 11/6/2008 7:58 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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] 115 300D now running
R A Bennell wrote: I guess my low fuel light must be having an issue. Either that or the bottom half of your fuel strainer is plugged. I assume the car was parked on the level. Mitch. ___ 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] Looking for a Glow Plug Relay
I was unable to find one in my parts closet... Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Trampas Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 10:13 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looking for a Glow Plug Relay Let me check I junked a car awhile back but not sure if I saved the relay. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Rentfro Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 9:40 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: [MBZ] Looking for a Glow Plug Relay Anyone have a functioning glow plug relay laying around you want to part with? 0015452232 is the part number. I know you have one, Rusty. I'll check before I part with 188 clam shells. Bob R. ___ 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 ___ 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] Secret message for Kaleb
Yes, I am a repeat offender. On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 12:08 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: I think I did that once. andrew strasfogel wrote: Kaleb, you can make me a satisfied customer too by sending an invoice for the W123 mechanical sunroof to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't use the gmail address. On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 11:34 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: good luck!! Curt Raymond wrote: Carpet arrived yesterday, darker than I expected but it should work out fine, thanks! BTW your price was just over half what I had been quoted by somebody else for one that was dirty with some cigarette burns. -Curt ___ 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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1771 - Release Date: 11/6/2008 7:58 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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 ___ 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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1771 - Release Date: 11/6/2008 7:58 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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 ___ 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] 115 300D now running
By all means, do change the fuel tank strainer as well. As I have learned with my new 320K miles 300TD, quite often there is more than one cause contributing to a particular issue. On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 2:14 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: R A Bennell wrote: I guess my low fuel light must be having an issue. Either that or the bottom half of your fuel strainer is plugged. I assume the car was parked on the level. Mitch. ___ 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] 115 300D now running
Either that or the bottom half of your fuel strainer is plugged. I assume the car was parked on the level. Mitch. When I first got my 300SD the previous owner was not driving it much. He put in a new battery in it to sell it. It did all kinds of weird stuff when the tank was on what should be reserve. I replaced the tank screen and had to clean the sender unit. There was all kinds of goo. I put algae killer (from the boat shop) in it for about 3 months before and after the repair. It has been fine ever since. I can now run it to very near empty. The low fuel light now works fine and the screen has not re clogged. GL Dallas TX ___ 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] 115 300D now running
Yes, another thing that I have already acquired but have yet to do anything with. I have a box of spare parts in the basement waiting for me. A new bottom half of the oil pan, a transmission filter and gasket, a tank strainer, cam cover gasket etc. All nicely sitting there waiting for me to decide now is the time. I need a nice heated shop to work in when it is cold out and I can't or won't drive the car. Right now, it is outside in the parking lot and we are getting a messy rain mixed with sleet storm. Freezing rain etc possible as it is right at the freezing mark. I just need to get home without some nut running into me. We took the Accord in to have it undercoated and rust proofed with Ming this morning and won't get it back until lunchtime tomorrow so wifey is driving my truck this afternoon and I had to take the MB out into the cold and wet. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 1:38 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 115 300D now running By all means, do change the fuel tank strainer as well. As I have learned with my new 320K miles 300TD, quite often there is more than one cause contributing to a particular issue. On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 2:14 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: R A Bennell wrote: I guess my low fuel light must be having an issue. Either that or the bottom half of your fuel strainer is plugged. I assume the car was parked on the level. Mitch. ___ 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 ___ 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] Was 300E oil, now Batteries and cold
the good side of that is that our sense of wages is also skewed by West Coast living,... ;-) discussions like this are pretty much useless at the local level. what we've been doing for years when chatting on Ham Radio with people in other parts of the world is to refer to living costs as percentages of earnings. but WRT that house; 5 bedrooms in ~1900 sq.'?! hard to imagine how there could be room in any of those bedrooms for a bed, or room anywhere else in the house! cheers! e n6zes Wilton Strickland wrote: Yeah, the $8k one is VERY likely a sorta rough fixer-upper, and your sense of real estate values IS skewed by West Coast living, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 5:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was 300E oil, now Batteries and cold On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 7:47 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wilton Strickland wrote: Kincheloe AFB in the U. P. for me; and you, Harry? Want a vacation home up there, Wilton? It's a ghost town now, $15-25k will buy you a halfway decent place. http://tinyurl.com/6ogh22 My sense of appropriate real estate prices is so skewed by living on the West Coast my whole life that I can't tell whether this is a mistake or not: http://tinyurl.com/6ghucz Looks like a bit of a fixer-upper, but $8K for five bedrooms? Alex ___ 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] 115 300D now running
My dad's 300SD has similar problem, runs out of fuel with some in tank. I told him to clean fuel sock in tank, but he feels it is easier to keep fuel in it. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of R A Bennell Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 1:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 115 300D now running Thanks much to all who offered advice. I believe that I do need to adjust the valves but I also think that will likely have to wait for spring. About all I hope to yet do is to change the oil before it gets stored for the winter. I think it must have been low on fuel. I picked up a 5 gallon can of diesel and poured it in the tank. I cranked it a bit and I pumped the primer on the fuel filter. It took a number of tries over the evening as I kept running the battery down and re-charging it but it finally started last evening about 11PM. I drove it to the local station and filled it this morning and have driven it to the office. I will drive it home at lunch and may not drive it out of the garage again until spring. We are expecting snow and colder temperatures so it is about time to put it away. I guess my low fuel light must be having an issue. It has always worked and I was expecting it to come on. It did not and I guess maybe I went a bit too far before re-filling. Could have been worse. Learned a lesson not to rely on such contraptions. Unfortunately, the guage gets a bit wonky when the level is low too so I may have to rely more on the numbers on the odometer. Randy ___ 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] 115 300D now running
This is a first for me. The light has worked well and I guess that was my downfall. I knew the tank was getting low but was waiting for the light to come on before filling. I did get lucky though in that I drove it home in the dark for 45 minutes and pulled into the garage and then it would not start later. Maybe the jiggling when the vehicle is moving keeps some fuel flowing through whatever guck might block the fuel pickup after it is parked. The garage floor is pretty level so it maybe just would not feed after it sat for a bit. Will keep an eye on it as I suppose it still could be some other problem but I have driven it on several short hops today and it has started fine every time. Now I have the opposite problem as it is not willing to shut off when the weather is cold. I have to open the hood and push down on the tab in order to get it to stop. Vacuum leak that gets worse when the air is colder and the old rubber parts harder. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Trampas Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 2:56 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] 115 300D now running My dad's 300SD has similar problem, runs out of fuel with some in tank. I told him to clean fuel sock in tank, but he feels it is easier to keep fuel in it. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of R A Bennell Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 1:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 115 300D now running Thanks much to all who offered advice. I believe that I do need to adjust the valves but I also think that will likely have to wait for spring. About all I hope to yet do is to change the oil before it gets stored for the winter. I think it must have been low on fuel. I picked up a 5 gallon can of diesel and poured it in the tank. I cranked it a bit and I pumped the primer on the fuel filter. It took a number of tries over the evening as I kept running the battery down and re-charging it but it finally started last evening about 11PM. I drove it to the local station and filled it this morning and have driven it to the office. I will drive it home at lunch and may not drive it out of the garage again until spring. We are expecting snow and colder temperatures so it is about time to put it away. I guess my low fuel light must be having an issue. It has always worked and I was expecting it to come on. It did not and I guess maybe I went a bit too far before re-filling. Could have been worse. Learned a lesson not to rely on such contraptions. Unfortunately, the guage gets a bit wonky when the level is low too so I may have to rely more on the numbers on the odometer. Randy ___ 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 ___ 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] 115 300D now running
Who is Ming? On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 4:11 PM, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, another thing that I have already acquired but have yet to do anything with. I have a box of spare parts in the basement waiting for me. A new bottom half of the oil pan, a transmission filter and gasket, a tank strainer, cam cover gasket etc. All nicely sitting there waiting for me to decide now is the time. I need a nice heated shop to work in when it is cold out and I can't or won't drive the car. Right now, it is outside in the parking lot and we are getting a messy rain mixed with sleet storm. Freezing rain etc possible as it is right at the freezing mark. I just need to get home without some nut running into me. We took the Accord in to have it undercoated and rust proofed with Ming this morning and won't get it back until lunchtime tomorrow so wifey is driving my truck this afternoon and I had to take the MB out into the cold and wet. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 1:38 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 115 300D now running By all means, do change the fuel tank strainer as well. As I have learned with my new 320K miles 300TD, quite often there is more than one cause contributing to a particular issue. On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 2:14 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: R A Bennell wrote: I guess my low fuel light must be having an issue. Either that or the bottom half of your fuel strainer is plugged. I assume the car was parked on the level. Mitch. ___ 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 ___ 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
[MBZ] Anyone between Columbus, IN and Starkville, MS?
I'm going to be driving up to Columbus, IN for work and was wondering if there is anyone on the way or within a slight detour that would like to meet up? It would be on Friday sometime... For some reason the training is scheduled Tues-Thurs. Whats up with that? John ___ 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] Was 300E oil, now Batteries and cold
'My thought, too, that they're SMALL bedrooms. Wilton - Original Message - From: ernest breakfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 3:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was 300E oil, now Batteries and cold the good side of that is that our sense of wages is also skewed by West Coast living,... ;-) discussions like this are pretty much useless at the local level. what we've been doing for years when chatting on Ham Radio with people in other parts of the world is to refer to living costs as percentages of earnings. but WRT that house; 5 bedrooms in ~1900 sq.'?! hard to imagine how there could be room in any of those bedrooms for a bed, or room anywhere else in the house! cheers! e n6zes Wilton Strickland wrote: Yeah, the $8k one is VERY likely a sorta rough fixer-upper, and your sense of real estate values IS skewed by West Coast living, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 5:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was 300E oil, now Batteries and cold On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 7:47 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wilton Strickland wrote: Kincheloe AFB in the U. P. for me; and you, Harry? Want a vacation home up there, Wilton? It's a ghost town now, $15-25k will buy you a halfway decent place. http://tinyurl.com/6ogh22 My sense of appropriate real estate prices is so skewed by living on the West Coast my whole life that I can't tell whether this is a mistake or not: http://tinyurl.com/6ghucz Looks like a bit of a fixer-upper, but $8K for five bedrooms? Alex ___ 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] 83 300D fuel starvation
Hendrik wrote: It has been rumored that some of the listers have some knowledge about these cars, below is a question from a very frustrated Ozbenz member, ~ The car runs well downhill and on level ground, but when it is under full power for more than a couple of minutes (when hot or cold), it suffers from fuel starvation. Tank vent mostly plugged?? --Philip ___ 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] most expensive accidents
The timing is about right for my friend to have just gotten done with basic and EWO school. Another possibility is that this was a story going around and told to, or taken by, the new guys as a true story. Don't know. I'm going out to TX to his wedding in January, so if I think of it I will ask him. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 1:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] most expensive accidents 'Don't know - never heard it. 'Did hear about the wouldn't dare comment, though. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 1:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] most expensive accidents Wilton Strickland wrote: Lemay was long gone by then. So do you know who did torch a B-52, or if it really happened? So far, the closest thing I could google up was about Lemay: http://ajwheat2002.us/recollectionsp11/index.html The boss--he's just tough, that's all. He walked out to a bomber once when the ground crew was gassing it up and kept his cigar in his mouth, despite the heavy fume of gas vapors. A Sergeant said General, better douse that cigar . . . This ship might burn. It wouldn't dare, the boss growled. ___ 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 ___ 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] group really needs
http://tinyurl.com/5tpuax http://tinyurl.com/6l24nb -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ 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] Anyone between Columbus, IN and Starkville, MS?
Doing something with Cummins? Just curious... I'm a bit far, maybe an hour away Dan --- On Thu, 11/6/08, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Anyone between Columbus, IN and Starkville, MS? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008, 4:34 PM I'm going to be driving up to Columbus, IN for work and was wondering if there is anyone on the way or within a slight detour that would like to meet up? It would be on Friday sometime... For some reason the training is scheduled Tues-Thurs. Whats up with that? John ___ 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
[MBZ] electric trailer brakes
Anybody know anything about these? The ones on my trailer are not doing much of anything. Finally got to get the drum off today on one of them. It has a big magnet attatched to a leaver, that when powered looks like it sticks to the drum, thus pulling a leaver and activating the brakes. On mine, it sticks to the drum, but with not enough power it seems to move the leaver. Anybody know how to fix this? Is there a way to measure power being received at the magnet to see if its getting enough power, or does something worn out need to be replaced? Not a simple matter of adjusting the shoes because the leaver is not being pulled anyway. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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
[MBZ] Back and on the hunt for a W126
Hi Everyone, I'm back after a time away, and on the hunt for a gasser W126. I've looked at a couple, but they were a bit on the rough side, so I passed. I have another 420 lined up for this weekend. I've done some reading on the need to do the chains and tensioners at 100-150K on these cars, so one I find a car that looks good, I'll have a PPI on it. I found one car that is going cheap, but no records. Maybe not the big deal is would be with a W140, which I'm also looking at, but still, after reading about the chains, no records means I'm assuming some work was not done, and would be required ASAP. I'd have a go at doing the chain, tensioner, and guides myself, but it's getting a bit late in the season hear to be out messing with cars. Can anyone help with directing me to a source, or picture of a 420 taken apart to do a timing chain job? One other thing, is the tranny from a 560 the same as that found in the 420? I seem to recall there were slight differences?? By the way, the old W124 gasser is still running pretty good at 345,000 kms. Burning a bit of oil now, but on the whole, still feels really solid. It's going to get a few new hoses, and wires before the weather really turns here. Hope you've all been well while I was gone, and had a great summer enjoying your Mercs! :-) Ed 300E ___ 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] 83 300D fuel starvation
Fmiser wrote: Tank vent mostly plugged?? I like that. All the other obvious ones are already taken care of, but if you run heavy load for a few minutes with inadequate tank venting, you will pull a vacuum. At light loads the fuel goes out slowly enough that the mostly plugged vent (or a slightly leaky cap) keeps up with demand. Mitch. ___ 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] Anyone between Columbus, IN and Starkville, MS?
LWB250 wrote: Doing something with Cummins? Nope, Mototron. They make vehicle controllers (engine ECU's, etc), and we're most likely going to use their controllers for EcoCar. We used them for ChallengeX. Just curious... I'm a bit far, maybe an hour away Which direction? I'm thinking of playing tourist for a little bit so if there is something cool in the area I might swing that way. John ___ 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] 115 300D now running
Do you think this is it for bad weather? Make sure you let the engine get good and warm before you really put your baby up for the winter, burn out all the moisture... I'm about to do this to the motorcycles. I think my Kawasaki will go up this weekend, might keep the Honda out for another week or two just in case. -Curt Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 15:11:27 -0600 From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 115 300D now running To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Yes, another thing that I have already acquired but have yet to do anything with. I have a box of spare parts in the basement waiting for me. A new bottom half of the oil pan, a transmission filter and gasket, a tank strainer, cam cover gasket etc. All nicely sitting there waiting for me to decide now is the time. I need a nice heated shop to work in when it is cold out and I can't or won't drive the car. Right now, it is outside in the parking lot and we are getting a messy rain mixed with sleet storm. Freezing rain etc possible as it is right at the freezing mark. I just need to get home without some nut running into me. We took the Accord in to have it undercoated and rust proofed with Ming this morning and won't get it back until lunchtime tomorrow so wifey is driving my truck this afternoon and I had to take the MB out into the cold and wet. Randy ___ 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] OT netflix
Also, each major network (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC) all have most of their prime time shows available in HD anytime you want it. That's how I watch my TV. The only thing that is missing is live sports... Luther Rolf wrote: My wife and I have all but tossed out satellite box out the window. We watch netflix every night on the laptop (19 screen its a behometh). The starz selection of movies is great. They could still work on their selection a lot though. We are seriously considering the box and moving the flat screen into the bedroom. -Rolf Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Anybody on netflix have one of those instant player things they are selling that I guess downloads movies instantly from the internet? Though about trying one but curious if anybody else has. ___ 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] Back and on the hunt for a W126
I have seen a couple advertised in the Charleston SC newspaper, check out charleston.net. --R E M wrote: Hi Everyone, I'm back after a time away, and on the hunt for a gasser W126. I've looked at a couple, but they were a bit on the rough side, so I passed. I have another 420 lined up for this weekend. I've done some reading on the need to do the chains and tensioners at 100-150K on these cars, so one I find a car that looks good, I'll have a PPI on it. I found one car that is going cheap, but no records. Maybe not the big deal is would be with a W140, which I'm also looking at, but still, after reading about the chains, no records means I'm assuming some work was not done, and would be required ASAP. I'd have a go at doing the chain, tensioner, and guides myself, but it's getting a bit late in the season hear to be out messing with cars. Can anyone help with directing me to a source, or picture of a 420 taken apart to do a timing chain job? One other thing, is the tranny from a 560 the same as that found in the 420? I seem to recall there were slight differences?? By the way, the old W124 gasser is still running pretty good at 345,000 kms. Burning a bit of oil now, but on the whole, still feels really solid. It's going to get a few new hoses, and wires before the weather really turns here. Hope you've all been well while I was gone, and had a great summer enjoying your Mercs! :-) Ed 300E ___ 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] electric trailer brakes
Kaleb wrote: Anybody know anything about these? They are ingeniously simple. The ones on my trailer are not doing much of anything. Finally got to get the drum off today on one of them. It has a big magnet attached to a leaver, that when powered looks like it sticks to the drum, thus pulling a leaver and activating the brakes. Pretty much. The electromagnet does not actually stick to the drum. It is just drawn to it. Because the drum is rotating, the magnet is pulled back (or forward, if backing up...) which pushes on the lever which pushes on the brake shoes. On mine, it sticks to the drum, but with not enough power it seems to move the leaver. The lever and shoes need to move rather freely. If they are rusty, or gummed up with old grease or oil, the lever won't apply the brakes. Is there a way to measure power being received at the magnet to see if its getting enough power, or does something worn out need to be replaced? You can measure the current draw on the brake wire, or measure the resistance of the brake coil. I have not measured the brake current draw on my trailer (tandem 6,000 lb axles, both axles with brakes) but I just measured the resisance at 1.3 ohms. That feels a bit high. I was expecting it would draw more than 10 amps... I would first make sure the mechanicals move smoothly. -- Philip ___ 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] 115 300D now running
A chain that does undercoating, rustproofing, paint polishing etc. I didn't realize they were not common in the US of A. We also have Ziebart, Rust Check and a few others. We asked for a recommendation at a body shop that has done good work for us and that is who they recommended so hopefully it is a good place to go. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 3:31 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 115 300D now running Who is Ming? On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 4:11 PM, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, another thing that I have already acquired but have yet to do anything with. I have a box of spare parts in the basement waiting for me. A new bottom half of the oil pan, a transmission filter and gasket, a tank strainer, cam cover gasket etc. All nicely sitting there waiting for me to decide now is the time. I need a nice heated shop to work in when it is cold out and I can't or won't drive the car. Right now, it is outside in the parking lot and we are getting a messy rain mixed with sleet storm. Freezing rain etc possible as it is right at the freezing mark. I just need to get home without some nut running into me. We took the Accord in to have it undercoated and rust proofed with Ming this morning and won't get it back until lunchtime tomorrow so wifey is driving my truck this afternoon and I had to take the MB out into the cold and wet. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 1:38 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 115 300D now running By all means, do change the fuel tank strainer as well. As I have learned with my new 320K miles 300TD, quite often there is more than one cause contributing to a particular issue. On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 2:14 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: R A Bennell wrote: I guess my low fuel light must be having an issue. Either that or the bottom half of your fuel strainer is plugged. I assume the car was parked on the level. Mitch. ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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] electric trailer brakes
mechanicals move smooth. Doing some quick research online, it looks like the magnets do wear out, so maybe I need new ones. Fmiser wrote: Kaleb wrote: Anybody know anything about these? They are ingeniously simple. The ones on my trailer are not doing much of anything. Finally got to get the drum off today on one of them. It has a big magnet attached to a leaver, that when powered looks like it sticks to the drum, thus pulling a leaver and activating the brakes. Pretty much. The electromagnet does not actually stick to the drum. It is just drawn to it. Because the drum is rotating, the magnet is pulled back (or forward, if backing up...) which pushes on the lever which pushes on the brake shoes. On mine, it sticks to the drum, but with not enough power it seems to move the leaver. The lever and shoes need to move rather freely. If they are rusty, or gummed up with old grease or oil, the lever won't apply the brakes. Is there a way to measure power being received at the magnet to see if its getting enough power, or does something worn out need to be replaced? You can measure the current draw on the brake wire, or measure the resistance of the brake coil. I have not measured the brake current draw on my trailer (tandem 6,000 lb axles, both axles with brakes) but I just measured the resisance at 1.3 ohms. That feels a bit high. I was expecting it would draw more than 10 amps... I would first make sure the mechanicals move smoothly. -- Philip ___ 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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1771 - Release Date: 11/6/2008 7:58 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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] electric trailer brakes
Parts are readily available and not all that expensive. I was looking at some recently with thoughts of adding some to my new to me boat trailer in the spring. The trailer is older and has dual axles etc but no brakes and the boat is a big and heavy fiberglass inboard outboard so brakes are a good idea. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 4:12 PM To: Banned List; mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] electric trailer brakes Anybody know anything about these? The ones on my trailer are not doing much of anything. Finally got to get the drum off today on one of them. It has a big magnet attatched to a leaver, that when powered looks like it sticks to the drum, thus pulling a leaver and activating the brakes. On mine, it sticks to the drum, but with not enough power it seems to move the leaver. Anybody know how to fix this? Is there a way to measure power being received at the magnet to see if its getting enough power, or does something worn out need to be replaced? Not a simple matter of adjusting the shoes because the leaver is not being pulled anyway. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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 ___ 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] group really needs
That's good, you can use the mog to haul home that pile of parts. Hendrik who is still kicking himself for not buying a gullwing a few years back for AU$20K Redghost wrote: http://tinyurl.com/5tpuax http://tinyurl.com/6l24nb ___ 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] 83 300D fuel starvation
Thanks for all the input fellas, however the blocked vent theory sounds a little shaky as Tony tried the old jerry can on the passenger seat trick. However I will pass on the suggestions. Hendrik Mitch Haley wrote: Fmiser wrote: Tank vent mostly plugged?? I like that. All the other obvious ones are already taken care of, but if you run heavy load for a few minutes with inadequate tank venting, you will pull a vacuum. At light loads the fuel goes out slowly enough that the mostly plugged vent (or a slightly leaky cap) keeps up with demand. Mitch. ___ 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] 83 300D fuel starvation
Mercedes decided that Aussies could not handle the power of the turbo Diesels or to be more accurate the bother of fitting a turbo motor into a RH drive car was too much for the elves. Hendrik Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well the first thing I would do is clean out the ALDA line from the intake to the ALDA on the IP. If that didnt work, sounds like the turbo is dumping the boost. Dont forget to also check the switch on the firewall that is in the line between the intake and the ALDA, could be plugged or not working. Bypass it for a test. ___ 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] Back and on the hunt for a W126
Thanks Rich. Regards, Ed 300E 2008/11/6 Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have seen a couple advertised in the Charleston SC newspaper, check out charleston.net. --R E M wrote: Hi Everyone, I'm back after a time away, and on the hunt for a gasser W126. I've looked at a couple, but they were a bit on the rough side, so I passed. I have another 420 lined up for this weekend. I've done some reading on the need to do the chains and tensioners at 100-150K on these cars, so one I find a car that looks good, I'll have a PPI on it. I found one car that is going cheap, but no records. Maybe not the big deal is would be with a W140, which I'm also looking at, but still, after reading about the chains, no records means I'm assuming some work was not done, and would be required ASAP. I'd have a go at doing the chain, tensioner, and guides myself, but it's getting a bit late in the season hear to be out messing with cars. Can anyone help with directing me to a source, or picture of a 420 taken apart to do a timing chain job? One other thing, is the tranny from a 560 the same as that found in the 420? I seem to recall there were slight differences?? By the way, the old W124 gasser is still running pretty good at 345,000 kms. Burning a bit of oil now, but on the whole, still feels really solid. It's going to get a few new hoses, and wires before the weather really turns here. Hope you've all been well while I was gone, and had a great summer enjoying your Mercs! :-) Ed 300E ___ 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 ___ 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] 83 300D fuel starvation
Im sorry, I was thinking turbo. You are right, RHD cars dont get it because there is no room for the turbo and the steering box. Hendrik Fay wrote: Mercedes decided that Aussies could not handle the power of the turbo Diesels or to be more accurate the bother of fitting a turbo motor into a RH drive car was too much for the elves. Hendrik Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well the first thing I would do is clean out the ALDA line from the intake to the ALDA on the IP. If that didnt work, sounds like the turbo is dumping the boost. Dont forget to also check the switch on the firewall that is in the line between the intake and the ALDA, could be plugged or not working. Bypass it for a test. ___ 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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1771 - Release Date: 11/6/2008 7:58 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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
[MBZ] gmail
Going thru the subscriber list, I see Marshall is still subscribed, and receiving each message to his gmail account. Surely somebody is getting them otherwise I would think they would fill up the box and start bouncing. Does gmail have a limit or whats the deal? Maybe he is reading them from heaven? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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] gmail
The GMail limit is measured in gigs. Even your ramblings can't fill it up. On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 6:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Going thru the subscriber list, I see Marshall is still subscribed, and receiving each message to his gmail account. Surely somebody is getting them otherwise I would think they would fill up the box and start bouncing. Does gmail have a limit or whats the deal? Maybe he is reading them from heaven? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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 ___ 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] gmail
Be sure to let us know if he posts. On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 6:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Going thru the subscriber list, I see Marshall is still subscribed, and receiving each message to his gmail account. Surely somebody is getting them otherwise I would think they would fill up the box and start bouncing. Does gmail have a limit or whats the deal? Maybe he is reading them from heaven? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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 ___ 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] gmail
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Going thru the subscriber list, I see Marshall is still subscribed, and receiving each message to his gmail account. Surely somebody is getting them otherwise I would think they would fill up the box and start bouncing. Does gmail have a limit or whats the deal? Maybe he is reading them from heaven? I think that gMail started out with 1GB mailboxes, and they have gone up since then. One of their marketing points was that you would never have to delete your email (why that was perceived as a good thing I'm not sure 99.8% of all email isn't worth saving IMO, certainly not in something out of your control like gMail) Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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
