Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid
> > Wilton Strickland wrote: > > Gerry, if you had had hypoxia (lack of oxygen) in the car, > > you would have NEVER known it or felt anything. > Gerry wrote: > > Would it be about the same as a pilot who loses > pressurization at high altitude? Similar. I believe at high altitude the lower air pressure changes how the lung functions. It's not only the lack of oxygen. Right? > Mitch wrote: > > If it's hypoxia due to your own breathing, shouldn't the CO2 > level go up as the O2 level goes down? Doesn't the CO2 level > get up to the lung-burning level? I recall a couple of > idiots who climbed inside a helium inflated something or > other, passed out before they realized they weren't getting > oxygen, died soon after. Could be. The "I'm out of air! Let me breath!!" is a CO2 trigger. So long as there is a gas in the lungs that will carry the CO2 away, the human is content. There's no low-oxygen sensor. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel
Some cars are rare FOR A REASON! Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: "Mountain Man" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: 3/14/09 9:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel Curt wrote: > Dude, you gotta be on that like ugly on an ape, how much did you sell the Quantum for? If anything this car is LESS common. > Isn't the BMW diesel even more rare? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2000 - Release Date: 3/13/2009 6:00 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid
Archer wrote: That's exactly what I have; the likely difference being it might have a lower slope since the roof doesn't have to support ice and snow. Have to get up there and try taping some of the joint close by the stairs to see how it goes.. Thanks, My folks' house is 32' wide, 4 in 12 pitch. The roof rises a bit over 5' in 16', less the space taken up by the truss. You have to stoop but it's manageable. If it were 24' wide with 3 in 12 pitch, that would involve crawling on your hands and knees. (3' minus truss structure = not enough) Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid
you wrote <> I hope the widow had a good pair of binoculars! ;-) (Sounds like a beautiful home! Love those slate roofs.) LarryT - Original Message - From: "Wilton Strickland" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 11:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid My house has a REAL widow's walk centered on the roof between two chimneys. The area is accessible via a permanently installed ladder that rises steeply (but not vertically) about 15 - 18 feet above the attic floor, which is accessed via a walkup stairway. At the top of the ladder, one must lift and push aside a nautical-type hatch to enter onto the widow's walk, which is surrounded by a Chippendale railing. House is in Georgian colonial revival style; steep, slate hip roof; 3 small dormers on front and rear roof areas; placing of front and rear windows and doors is very symmetrical as are the chimneys. Coast is about 100 miles to the east. Wilton [SNIP] ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid
sources. First, air going into the house > from outside takes with it whatever water it accumulated by evaporation > from > outside. Additionally, we people, just by living, put a lot of water into > the air by breathing, perspiring, constant evaporation from our bodies, > etc. > Cooking, laundry and bathing/showering also put a lot of water into inside > air. We can’t live without putting water vapor into the air around us. > Still, the lady asked, “But where is all the water in the bathroom coming > from?” > > Because I had not seen the heating/cooling system thermostat in the usual > place near the return register in the hall near the bathroom, I stopped > trying to explain the situation for a moment and asked to see the > thermostat. She took me down the hall and through a closed door into a > bedroom, where the thermostat was located. She told me, “We never use this > room - the registers are closed and we keep the door closed.” The > thermostat was set at 67, but because it was isolated from the rest of the > house, it could never shut the system off; it never shut off during my > visit. I told the lady that the thermostat should be moved to a point near > the return register in the hall and should be set no lower than about 76. > When I suggested the more reasonable setting, she exclaimed, “Oh, but we > like to keep the house really cool!” (BTW, outside temperature was about > 95F.) I reminded her that by try to keep the inside of the house so cool, > she has condensation dripping off those surfaces in the bathroom. Back in > the kitchen, she showed me another wall that often gets wet. This wall > also > had a constant blast of 56-degree air on it from a floor register. > > Meanwhile, I stepped outside for a couple of minutes to check the size of > the cooling system. I found it to be a 4½ ton unit! Using a “rule of > thumb” of a ton of cooling for each 600 square feet in a typical house, > the > unit was over-sized by about 1½ tons! As I went back inside the house and > began to try to tell the lady that the cooling system was too big for the > house, that it produces lots of very cold air, but it never shuts off > because of the bad thermostat location, her father-in-law arrived and > asked, > “Where is all the water coming from?” > > With him, I had to start at the beginning, and, again, he evidently could > not, or would not, understand anything I told him about the source of the > water in the bathroom and the associated problems with the cooling system. > As I was beginning to “wind down” with the father-in-law and realizing that > he did not understand me, either, the lady’s husband arrived. Hoping that > he may be able to understand me, I had to start at the beginning, again. > He, too, interrupted occasionally by asking, “But where is all the water in > the bathroom coming from?” > > Several times, I tried to tell them that the thermostat should be in the > hall hear the return register, air flow to the register in the bathroom > should be reduced, the heating/cooling system should be properly sized for > the house, the factory-installed vapor barrier attached to the underside of > the house is sufficient and is in good condition, and there is no excessive > moisture problem under the house. After an hour and a half, or more, of > detailed explanations about basic meteorology, thermodynamics, air flow, > etc., with references to cold tea glasses and cold car windows in winter, I > still was getting the same question, “But where is all the water coming > from?” Because of the blank stares and doubting looks from all three of > them, I finally had to say, “I don’t know how else I can tell you, I just > don’t think I’m smart enough to explain it to you.” In exasperation, I > said, “Please, just let me go. There’ll be no charge. I just need to go.” > The lady then asked, “May we get a written report?” I replied, “Then, I’ll > need a fee. I don’t know how else to explain it to you. Just let me go.” > I just wanted to get out of the situation and have nothing else to do with > them. I just could not get them to understand that the solutions to their > “problems” were VERY simple, and that they, themselves, created a large > part > of those “problems” by keeping the thermostat isolated and by trying to > keep > the inside of the house so cold. > As I drove away, I said aloud to myself, “What a pity. Ignorance can be > cured with knowledge, but stupidity lasts forever.” > Yeah, I guess I was stupid, too, for not writing a report and getting a > fee, > but by then, I just wanted to be FREE of them! > Wilton > > -- next part -- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version
Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel
Dunno, probably about the same. The VW has better parts availablity and I'd take on a headgasket long before I touched a tranny, we all know the luck Kaleb has been having with transmissions in his 190Ds. -Curt Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:42:26 -0500 From: Mountain Man Subject: Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <3485b4230903141942o14837142y7a0ed484e669a...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Curt wrote: > Dude, you gotta be on that like ugly on an ape, how much did you sell the > Quantum for? If anything this car is LESS common. > Isn't the BMW diesel even more rare? mao -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/9e8a4ae0/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road
The Ranger's tires are just worn, I think the tread is wearing away faster than it would on a newer tire. If I didn't need to replace tires on the car I'd probably do the Ranger now but it should be safe through the summer. I'll get 'em in the fall. A quick glance at Tirerack says I'll probably be spending over $100 a pop... -Curt Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 22:58:07 -0400 From: Mitch Haley Subject: Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <49bc6ebf.1090...@voyager.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Curt Raymond wrote: > The Ranger has decent tires but they're 6 years old although they only have > 30,000 miles... The current recommendation, from the people who make their living getting you to buy tires, is to replace 8 years after the week of manufacture. Mitch. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/c0ae1e89/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid
if you are breathing then you are exhaling CO2, then it would not build up in your body. The burning you feel when you don't take a breath is the CO2 building up. The lack of oxygen is what gets you. If you are in a helium atmosphere then you would obviously loose the CO2 and not get the oxygen. Hence you are a goner and not even feel the burning of your lungs. You would most likely get a first a little disoriented, which would increase until loss of consciousness. Continued oxygen deprivation would lead to the inevitable conclusion. The reason one does not die in a closed up house or car is that there is some exchange of air even in the most well sealed house or auto. I know a little more about people than houses or cars tho. cks -Original Message- From: Mitch Haley To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 9:56 pm Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid Archer wrote: > Maybe someone else on the > list can explain why people can survive in a closed up house or car. The same reason a closed up car fills up with water and sinks in under a minute? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo /mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/0b45efd0/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid
CO2 level up? Yes. Lung-burning? I don't know. My bit of hypoxia "knowledge" is based on high altitude hypoxia. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 10:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid > Wilton Strickland wrote: > > Gerry, if you had had hypoxia (lack of oxygen) in the car, you would have > > NEVER known it or felt anything > > If it's hypoxia due to your own breathing, shouldn't the CO2 level go up as the > O2 level goes down? Doesn't the CO2 level get up to the lung-burning level? > > I recall a couple of idiots who climbed inside a helium inflated something or > other, passed out before they realized they weren't getting oxygen, died soon > after. > Mitch. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road
Curt Raymond wrote: A quick glance at Tirerack says I'll probably be spending over $100 a pop... For the Ranger? If those are 245/75/16, looks like anything decent is going to be over $100 with freight. Looks like you can do the 240D for $65-70 delivered. Kleb has the Altimax RT on a 190D, I put the Altimax HP on my Achieva and Mom's Maiibu for year round use. I'd avoid the Altimax RT for winter, but you've got studded snows, and the RT has more treadwear than the HP. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/CompareTires.jsp?sortValue=0&resultsNumberSelected=Y&displayResults=10&compare=true&compareList=0%2C4%2C7&RunFlat=All&goWhere=%252Ftires%252FCompare1.jsp&sortCode=&width=195%2F&ratio=70&diameter=14&startIndex=0 Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road
Mitch Haley wrote: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/CompareTires.jsp?sortValue=0&resultsNumberSelected=Y&displayResults=10&compare=true&compareList=0%2C4%2C7&RunFlat=All&goWhere=%252Ftires%252FCompare1.jsp&sortCode=&width=195%2F&ratio=70&diameter=14&startIndex=0 Oops, that link doesn't work. It was supposed to be a comparison table of these three tires: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Sumitomo&tireModel=HTR+200&partnum=97HR4HTR200&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=0 http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Altimax+RT&partnum=97TR4AMAXRT&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=4 http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Solus+KR21&partnum=97TR4KR21&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=5 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel
Any Audi that old is a rare car because they RUST like crazy. However, the TD isn't a bad engine (my Volvo has the 6 cylinder 2.4L version) and other than a fragile aluminum head (sound familiar to OM 603 owners?) they are quite robust. Probably NOT a blown head gasket, although that's possible -- serious cracking between the valves is usually the problem. This can be bad enough that the valve guides come loose and "pump" in the head. However, the Volvo/Renault/VW head can be welded. Peter On Mar 15, 2009, at 3:36 AM, Tom Hargrave wrote: Some cars are rare FOR A REASON! Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: "Mountain Man" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: 3/14/09 9:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel Curt wrote: Dude, you gotta be on that like ugly on an ape, how much did you sell the Quantum for? If anything this car is LESS common. Isn't the BMW diesel even more rare? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2000 - Release Date: 3/13/2009 6:00 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid
The two 1875 houses I restored had gas lights; all of the piping and coupla of the fixtures, electrified years ago, were/are still there. The gas was carbide (acetylene?) produced in a little building a half block away. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Archer" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 11:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid Hi Wilton, Old houses are interesting. When I was a kid we lived in one in Louisville that was built during the gaslight era; the gas jets were still in place and still worked. The walls, and even the inside partitions were so thick, ductwork was simply slide down inside them when they installed a new furnace system. The windows all had panelled folding "doors" that apparently took the place of curtains and blinds. They had been removed and curtain rods installed before we moved there and they had been put in the attic. They made great playhouses. There was a cistern in the backyard and a garage opening on to the alley. Of course, you probably found similar things in the houses you worked over. Gerry - From: Wilton Strickland My house has a REAL widow's walk centered on the roof between two chimneys. The area is accessible via a permanently installed ladder that rises steeply (but not vertically) about 15 - 18 feet above the attic floor, which is accessed via a walkup stairway. At the top of the ladder, one must lift and push aside a nautical-type hatch to enter onto the widow's walk, which is surrounded by a Chippendale railing. House is in Georgian colonial revival style; steep, slate hip roof; 3 small dormers on front and rear roof areas; placing of front and rear windows and doors is very symmetrical as are the chimneys. Coast is about 100 miles to the east. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Archer" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 8:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid Now that you mention it, someone did say something about a smoke test. One problem is that the roof was built using prebuilt trusses that make it nearly impossible to get up there and move around without sticking a foot through the ceiling drywall. I probably ought to hire it done. First time I had ever heard of a "widows walk". Is your house by the sea? Is there a staircase or ladder going up to the widows walk or is it just decorative? "A widow's walk (or roofwalk) is a railed rooftop platform, typically on a coastal house, originally designed to observe vessels at sea. The name comes from the wives of mariners, who would watch for their spouses' return. In some instances, the ocean took the lives of the mariners, leaving the women as widows. The women would often thereafter gaze out to sea wishing beyond hope that their loved ones would return home and hence the name widow's walk was born. Also beyond their use as viewing platforms, they are frequently built around the chimney of the residence, thus creating an easy access route to the structure. This allows the residents of the home to pour sand down burning chimneys in the hope of preventing the house from burning down." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Widow's_walk Thanks, Gerry --- From: Wilton Strickland 'Sounds like you may have an intake/return leak. I have found several (at least 3 during the 15 years I inspected domestic systems) with the return ducts lying COMPLETELY open under houses - ALL the air exiting supply registers in the house was coming from under the house! I've seen many others with lesser leaks, of course. We do need to be aware of those possibilities, understand what happens in the system and try to close those leaks on BOTH sides of the system. Duct leaks on both sides of the system do a good job of removing money from our bank accounts and fatten those of the power companies. Most heating/cooling system ducts I've seen are VERY poorly installed and leak like sieves. Most I've seen are assembled very loosely with worthless "duct" tape that falls off 'bout the time the check to the installer clears, screws or staples with lotsa leaking cracks. Check the ducts thoroughly and try to seal them as completely as reasonably possible. Seal leaks with mastic and/or a VERY good tape (NOT so-called "duct/duck" tape) made specifically for really sealing ducts - the very sticky, shiny, metallic tape is usually good for it, and there may be better stuff now. There are companies who do a pressure (fan door) test of duct systems with aid of "smoke candles" to find leaks and then work to seal them. 'Been 8 years since I did an inspection, so I've lost touch with costs, etc. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Archer" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 3:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid Hi Wilton, Here's another A/
Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid
Like high alt hypoxia? I think so, 'cept for effects of increased CO2, which I don't know, though I think it may hasten the effects. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Archer" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 11:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid > Wilton Strickland wrote: > > Gerry, if you had had hypoxia (lack of oxygen) in the car, you would have > > NEVER known it or felt anything. > : > Would it be about the same as a pilot who loses pressurization at high > altitude? > Gerry > > If it's hypoxia due to your own breathing, shouldn't the CO2 level go up as > the > O2 level goes down? Doesn't the CO2 level get up to the lung-burning level? > I recall a couple of idiots who climbed inside a helium inflated something > or > other, passed out before they realized they weren't getting oxygen, died > soon > after. > Mitch > > Often wondered if the CO2 level might have been high in that car because it > was some of the soundest sleep I ever had. I read someplace that birds put > their heads under their wings to raise the CO2 level so they can sleep. > Gerry > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid
'Doubt a widow's ever been up there. 'Is a nice view up there; can't see the beach or any harbor over the horizon. Wilton - Original Message - From: "LarryT" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 6:55 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid > you wrote <> > > I hope the widow had a good pair of binoculars! ;-) > (Sounds like a beautiful home! Love those slate roofs.) > > LarryT > > - Original Message - > From: "Wilton Strickland" > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 11:33 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid > > > My house has a REAL widow's walk centered on the roof between two chimneys. > The area is accessible via a permanently installed ladder that rises steeply > (but not vertically) about 15 - 18 feet above the attic floor, which is > accessed via a walkup stairway. At the top of the ladder, one must lift and > push aside a nautical-type hatch to enter onto the widow's walk, which is > surrounded by a Chippendale railing. House is in Georgian colonial revival > style; steep, slate hip roof; 3 small dormers on front and rear roof areas; > placing of front and rear windows and doors is very symmetrical as are the > chimneys. Coast is about 100 miles to the east. > > Wilton > > [SNIP] > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road
Of the three only the Sumitomo has the correct speed rating for use on a Mercedes. The Sumitomo is H rated (130 MPH), the other 2 are T rated (118 MPH). Speed rating is not just about 'speed'. Lower speed rated tires have sidewalls that are not as stiff and the softer sidewalls affect handling and in some cases, safety. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 9:06 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road Mitch Haley wrote: > http://www.tirerack.com/tires/CompareTires.jsp?sortValue=0&resultsNumberSele cted=Y&displayResults=10&compare=true&compareList=0%2C4%2C7&RunFlat=All&goWh ere=%252Ftires%252FCompare1.jsp&sortCode=&width=195%2F&ratio=70&diameter=14& startIndex=0 Oops, that link doesn't work. It was supposed to be a comparison table of these three tires: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Sumitomo&tireModel=HTR+200&; partnum=97HR4HTR200&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=0 http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Altimax+R T&partnum=97TR4AMAXRT&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=4 http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Solus+KR21&; partnum=97TR4KR21&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=5 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 3/14/2009 6:54 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 3/14/2009 6:54 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid
The gas was carbide (acetylene?) produced in a little building a half block away. Calcium carbide (CaC2) + water (2H2O) => acetylene (C2H2) + calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2). -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road
Guy at work put the RTs on his Jetta last fall, loves 'em. I can't remember what my 190D has, Contis maybe. I've been reasonably happy and I think they're something like $60 installed... Had one leak last fall and got 'em to seal it (dismounted the tire, cleaned the rim, remounted with a little sealant) for free. Might get a set on the 240D, will see what the Tirewarehouse guy says. -Curt Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 10:01:15 -0400 From: Mitch Haley Subject: Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <49bd0a2b.4000...@voyager.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Curt Raymond wrote: > A quick glance at Tirerack says I'll probably be spending over $100 a pop... For the Ranger? If those are 245/75/16, looks like anything decent is going to be over $100 with freight. Looks like you can do the 240D for $65-70 delivered. Kleb has the Altimax RT on a 190D, I put the Altimax HP on my Achieva and Mom's Maiibu for year round use. I'd avoid the Altimax RT for winter, but you've got studded snows, and the RT has more treadwear than the HP. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/CompareTires.jsp?sortValue=0&resultsNumberSelected=Y&displayResults=10&compare=true&compareList=0%2C4%2C7&RunFlat=All&goWhere=%252Ftires%252FCompare1.jsp&sortCode=&width=195%2F&ratio=70&diameter=14&startIndex=0 Mitch. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/98381337/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road
Tom Hargrave wrote: Of the three only the Sumitomo has the correct speed rating for use on a Mercedes. The Sumitomo is H rated (130 MPH), the other 2 are T rated (118 MPH). Speed rating is not just about 'speed'. Lower speed rated tires have sidewalls that are not as stiff and the softer sidewalls affect handling and in some cases, safety. I don't think the 240D came with H rated tires, did it? I assumed they were S rated 175R14, like the 165SR15 on my Saab 99LE. Going from 175R14 to 195/70R14 should help stability quite a bit anyway. Ask Kleb how those T rated Generals work on a 190D. I only have experience with the H rated Generals on a FWD. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel
>From my research these engines are nowhere near as robust as we MB folk have >come to expect however they are MUCH less expensive to rebuild. The head is >less than $1000. -Curt Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:06:12 -0500 From: Peter Frederick Subject: Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <4c44a440-8017-427a-8956-a566ba4f9...@earthlink.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed Any Audi that old is a rare car because they RUST like crazy. However, the TD isn't a bad engine (my Volvo has the 6 cylinder 2.4L version) and other than a fragile aluminum head (sound familiar to OM 603 owners?) they are quite robust. Probably NOT a blown head gasket, although that's possible -- serious cracking between the valves is usually the problem. This can be bad enough that the valve guides come loose and "pump" in the head. However, the Volvo/Renault/VW head can be welded. Peter -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/854e7290/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT - Hot water
In Summer 1945, my 15-year-old brother and I (11) rigged a shower in a small shed on the farm. 'Put a wash tub (galvanized steel laundry tub) on the roof, drew water from well nearby with chain/pulley/bucket and filled the tub in morning up and down a ladder. 'Laid coupla scrap boards on the dirt floor for us to stand on "in the shower." 'Used a nail to punch holes in a gallon coffee can and set it over a hole in the roof; 'end of the day water was hot; he'd go up on the roof and pour hot water into the coffee can/shower head for me, and I'd pour for him. 'Bet we were the only farm boys for miles around who were getting hot showers at the end of the day. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid
Thanks, Jim. 'Was hoping you'd set me straight on that. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 9:31 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid > > The gas was carbide (acetylene?) produced in a little > > building a half block away. > > Calcium carbide (CaC2) + water (2H2O) => > acetylene (C2H2) + calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2). > > -- Jim > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid
On Sun, 15 Mar 2009 06:31:40 -0800 Jim Cathey wrote: > > The gas was carbide (acetylene?) produced in a little > > building a half block away. > > Calcium carbide (CaC2) + water (2H2O) => > acetylene (C2H2) + calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2). Yup. Makes the little carbide cannon I have go boom. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road
Yes they were H rated. The car needs H rated, not for speed, but for handling and front tire life. Going wider on the front of a Mercedes will increase inside & outside tread wear. This is because of the way the front-end geometry is setup. Mercedes front ends have a lot of caster. On motorcycles, we call this head angle. You can see what the aggressive caster angle on a Mercedes has on a tire by turning the steering wheel all the way to the left then looking at the left wheel. Not only will the wheel be turned in sharply, it will also be leaned over quite a bit. This aggressive lean increases inner and outer tread wear & wider tires will wear even faster. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 9:33 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road Tom Hargrave wrote: > Of the three only the Sumitomo has the correct speed rating for use on a > Mercedes. The Sumitomo is H rated (130 MPH), the other 2 are T rated (118 > MPH). > > Speed rating is not just about 'speed'. Lower speed rated tires have > sidewalls that are not as stiff and the softer sidewalls affect handling and > in some cases, safety. I don't think the 240D came with H rated tires, did it? I assumed they were S rated 175R14, like the 165SR15 on my Saab 99LE. Going from 175R14 to 195/70R14 should help stability quite a bit anyway. Ask Kleb how those T rated Generals work on a 190D. I only have experience with the H rated Generals on a FWD. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 3/14/2009 6:54 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 3/14/2009 6:54 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road
Tire rating is determined by chassis design, not engine size. The gasser W123 would run 125 mph, so yes, a 240 needs H rated tires. Peter On Mar 15, 2009, at 9:33 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Tom Hargrave wrote: Of the three only the Sumitomo has the correct speed rating for use on a Mercedes. The Sumitomo is H rated (130 MPH), the other 2 are T rated (118 MPH). Speed rating is not just about 'speed'. Lower speed rated tires have sidewalls that are not as stiff and the softer sidewalls affect handling and in some cases, safety. I don't think the 240D came with H rated tires, did it? I assumed they were S rated 175R14, like the 165SR15 on my Saab 99LE. Going from 175R14 to 195/70R14 should help stability quite a bit anyway. Ask Kleb how those T rated Generals work on a 190D. I only have experience with the H rated Generals on a FWD. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road
Tom Hargrave wrote: Yes they were H rated. The car needs H rated, not for speed, but for handling and front tire life. Going wider on the front of a Mercedes will increase inside & outside tread wear. OK, so where do I get new 175/80HR14 for the 240D or 185/80HR14 for the 300SD? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road
I just looked and it's going to be a problem. You can't have the ones off my SDL.. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 10:08 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road Tom Hargrave wrote: > Yes they were H rated. The car needs H rated, not for speed, but for > handling and front tire life. > > Going wider on the front of a Mercedes will increase inside & outside tread > wear. OK, so where do I get new 175/80HR14 for the 240D or 185/80HR14 for the 300SD? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 3/14/2009 6:54 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 3/14/2009 6:54 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid
d a fee. I don’t know how else to explain it to you. Just let me go.” > I just wanted to get out of the situation and have nothing else to do with > them. I just could not get them to understand that the solutions to their > “problems” were VERY simple, and that they, themselves, created a large > part > of those “problems” by keeping the thermostat isolated and by trying to > keep > the inside of the house so cold. > As I drove away, I said aloud to myself, “What a pity. Ignorance can be > cured with knowledge, but stupidity lasts forever.” > Yeah, I guess I was stupid, too, for not writing a report and getting a > fee, > but by then, I just wanted to be FREE of them! > Wilton > > -- next part -- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 03/14/09 > 06:54:00 > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/53 581451/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road
We're talking about a 240D, top speed ~87mph... Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:19:41 -0500 From: "Tom Hargrave" Subject: Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Message-ID: <06ba01c9a579$14fa1790$3400a...@tomrmkj2yanjy9> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1250" Of the three only the Sumitomo has the correct speed rating for use on a Mercedes. The Sumitomo is H rated (130 MPH), the other 2 are T rated (118 MPH). Speed rating is not just about 'speed'. Lower speed rated tires have sidewalls that are not as stiff and the softer sidewalls affect handling and in some cases, safety. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/2dbb8e45/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT, certificate message in thunderbird
All the sudden yesterday, when I go to send an email , it pops up with a message that says something about domain name mismatch, I have attempted to establish connection with mail.okiebenz.com (outgoing server), certificate presented belongs to server8.arterytc8.net (host server) bla bla bla. So I dont understand why this started happening all the sudden. Im sure there is some setting I can turn off in Thunderbird to avoid this, anybody got any ideas? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 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, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel
oh I got 2k for that thing. Dont know what sort of expense or hassle a head gasket is on one of those. Curt Raymond wrote: Dude, you gotta be on that like ugly on an ape, how much did you sell the Quantum for? If anything this car is LESS common. Rusty has some parts but back when I was almost buying the Quantum I found http://vwdieselparts.com/ which is pretty cool. Dunno if you price it right maybe I'll make an OkieQ and drive it east. Which I would have done with the Quantum if Don had fixed the door locks before I got there rather than after. -Curt Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:47:54 -0500 From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Subject: [MBZ] Audi diesel To: Banned List , mercedes Mailing List Message-ID: <49bc5e4a.2090...@striplin.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Isnt this basically the quantum? Wonder if its worth messing with? 1983 Audi 5000 Turbo Diesel Reply to: sale-tdhup-1073919...@craigslist.org Date: 2009-03-13, 6:47PM 83 Audi 5000 turbo Diesel. The body and interior are very nice. the engine blew a head gasket last summer and it has been setting since. Tag has expired. I have a clean title. 300.00 obo Might consider a trade. * Location: Mid town Tulsa * it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests Original URL:http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/1073919731.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 03/14/09 06:54:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 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, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, certificate message in thunderbird
you still drinking thunderbird? On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 12:15 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > All the sudden yesterday, when I go to send an email , it pops up with a > message that says something about domain name mismatch, I have attempted to > establish connection with mail.okiebenz.com (outgoing server), certificate > presented belongs to server8.arterytc8.net (host server) bla bla bla. So > I dont understand why this started happening all the sudden. Im sure there > is some setting I can turn off in Thunderbird to avoid this, anybody got any > ideas? > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > 89 300E, 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, > http://www.okiebenz.com > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/abea141f/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel
I dont know. It says something about tranny out, dont know if it means it out of the car, or just quit working. Mountain Man wrote: Curt wrote: Dude, you gotta be on that like ugly on an ape, how much did you sell the Quantum for? If anything this car is LESS common. Isn't the BMW diesel even more rare? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 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, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel
hmmm, how big a job is it to get the head off and back on? Peter Frederick wrote: Any Audi that old is a rare car because they RUST like crazy. However, the TD isn't a bad engine (my Volvo has the 6 cylinder 2.4L version) and other than a fragile aluminum head (sound familiar to OM 603 owners?) they are quite robust. Probably NOT a blown head gasket, although that's possible -- serious cracking between the valves is usually the problem. This can be bad enough that the valve guides come loose and "pump" in the head. However, the Volvo/Renault/VW head can be welded. Peter -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 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, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road
Those tires are on that 190D I just sold. Should have kept that car for a backup!! Mitch Haley wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: A quick glance at Tirerack says I'll probably be spending over $100 a pop... For the Ranger? If those are 245/75/16, looks like anything decent is going to be over $100 with freight. Looks like you can do the 240D for $65-70 delivered. Kleb has the Altimax RT on a 190D, I put the Altimax HP on my Achieva and Mom's Maiibu for year round use. I'd avoid the Altimax RT for winter, but you've got studded snows, and the RT has more treadwear than the HP. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/CompareTires.jsp?sortValue=0&resultsNumberSelected=Y&displayResults=10&compare=true&compareList=0%2C4%2C7&RunFlat=All&goWhere=%252Ftires%252FCompare1.jsp&sortCode=&width=195%2F&ratio=70&diameter=14&startIndex=0 Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 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, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel
Im just about sick of this 190D, I have just about reached the point of dumping it. I know its not the cars fault but still. And this car has new shocks front and rear, suspension completely rebuilt, NEW bumpers, interior very nice, cold AC etc. Tranny shifts great, when it shifts. Im sure its just something simple with it, still need to order me a guage to see if I can figure out what is going on with it. Curt Raymond wrote: Dunno, probably about the same. The VW has better parts availablity and I'd take on a headgasket long before I touched a tranny, we all know the luck Kaleb has been having with transmissions in his 190Ds. -Curt Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:42:26 -0500 From: Mountain Man Subject: Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <3485b4230903141942o14837142y7a0ed484e669a...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Curt wrote: Dude, you gotta be on that like ugly on an ape, how much did you sell the Quantum for? If anything this car is LESS common. Isn't the BMW diesel even more rare? mao -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/9e8a4ae0/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 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, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road
a 240D does not need H rated tires, I would think it would need at least S or T. I know the 201 required S or T, cant remember which. Now my 140 is says it needs H. Tom Hargrave wrote: Of the three only the Sumitomo has the correct speed rating for use on a Mercedes. The Sumitomo is H rated (130 MPH), the other 2 are T rated (118 MPH). Speed rating is not just about 'speed'. Lower speed rated tires have sidewalls that are not as stiff and the softer sidewalls affect handling and in some cases, safety. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 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, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road
those seem like great tires, T is all that is needed on a 201 and htey are just fine. Mitch Haley wrote: Tom Hargrave wrote: Of the three only the Sumitomo has the correct speed rating for use on a Mercedes. The Sumitomo is H rated (130 MPH), the other 2 are T rated (118 MPH). Speed rating is not just about 'speed'. Lower speed rated tires have sidewalls that are not as stiff and the softer sidewalls affect handling and in some cases, safety. I don't think the 240D came with H rated tires, did it? I assumed they were S rated 175R14, like the 165SR15 on my Saab 99LE. Going from 175R14 to 195/70R14 should help stability quite a bit anyway. Ask Kleb how those T rated Generals work on a 190D. I only have experience with the H rated Generals on a FWD. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 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, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel
what is the problem with 190 transmissions? It seems they have issues. -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:23 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel Im just about sick of this 190D, I have just about reached the point of dumping it. I know its not the cars fault but still. And this car has new shocks front and rear, suspension completely rebuilt, NEW bumpers, interior very nice, cold AC etc. Tranny shifts great, when it shifts. Im sure its just something simple with it, still need to order me a guage to see if I can figure out what is going on with it. Curt Raymond wrote: > Dunno, probably about the same. > The VW has better parts availablity and I'd take on a headgasket long before > I touched a tranny, we all know the luck Kaleb has been having with > transmissions in his 190Ds. > > -Curt > > Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:42:26 -0500 > From: Mountain Man > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Message-ID: > <3485b4230903141942o14837142y7a0ed484e669a...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Curt wrote: >> Dude, you gotta be on that like ugly on an ape, how much did you sell the >> Quantum for? If anything this car is LESS common. >> > > Isn' t the BMW diesel even more rare? > mao > > > > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/9e8a4ae0/attachment.html> > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 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, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/63a03f8f/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] speaking of speed ratings
Is there a marking somewhere on tires that tells the speed rating? For instance, if looking at tires that are currently installed, is there a way to know what the speed rating is? I think its on there but I have never looked for it. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 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, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel
quick story, bought it with bad tranny, broken b2 band. Installed one I had laying around, went into drive/reverse great, could never get it to shift past 2nd. Well, wouldnt upshift at all. If you put it in drive, it would start in 2nd and stay there, if you dropped it down with the shifter, it would then stay in first. Checked everything, unhooked kickdown, checked to make sure cable was not stuck, even swapped out the valve body from the one that was in the tranny that was originally in the car. No go. So, yanked that tranny out, stick another one I had laying around. It did the SAME thing. Crap. So I was out in the driveway one day moving it from forward to reverse, kind if sitting there with the brakes on and giving it pedal, running it up and down the driveway. Then, all the sudden, bam, it starts shifting fine. So, I had been driving it back and forth to work for a couple of months, no problems at all, shifting just great, very good tranny. Then one friday I get off the highway, at the end of the exit ramp is a stop light, so Im stopped. It turns green, I go, SAME THING, wont upshift again. I have to drive the last 3 miles to work in 2nd. Got it home on the trailer and messed with it a little bit last weekend, changed the fluid/filter, same problem. I dont know why it started doing this again all the sudden. Book says no upshift is either the govenor or shift valve housing (valve body?). drcscru...@aol.com wrote: what is the problem with 190 transmissions? It seems they have issues. -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:23 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel Im just about sick of this 190D, I have just about reached the point of dumping it. I know its not the cars fault but still. And this car has new shocks front and rear, suspension completely rebuilt, NEW bumpers, interior very nice, cold AC etc. Tranny shifts great, when it shifts. Im sure its just something simple with it, still need to order me a guage to see if I can figure out what is going on with it. Curt Raymond wrote: Dunno, probably about the same. The VW has better parts availablity and I'd take on a headgasket long before I touched a tranny, we all know the luck Kaleb has been having with transmissions in his 190Ds. -Curt Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:42:26 -0500 From: Mountain Man Subject: Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <3485b4230903141942o14837142y7a0ed484e669a...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Curt wrote: Dude, you gotta be on that like ugly on an ape, how much did you sell the Quantum for? If anything this car is LESS common. Isn' t the BMW diesel even more rare? mao -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/9e8a4ae0/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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 - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 03/14/09 06:54:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 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, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] wonder if I should buy this?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110362341492&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNA%3AUS%3A1123&viewitem= -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 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, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, certificate message in thunderbird
when anyone says "thundrbird", I think of rot-gut, jets, cars, a rock-a-billy band.I never think of computers. BobR On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 9:18 AM, Gary Hurst wrote: > you still drinking thunderbird? > > On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 12:15 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin >wrote: > > > All the sudden yesterday, when I go to send an email , it pops up with a > > message that says something about domain name mismatch, I have attempted > to > > establish connection with mail.okiebenz.com (outgoing server), > certificate > > presented belongs to server8.arterytc8.net (host server) bla bla bla. > So > > I dont understand why this started happening all the sudden. Im sure > there > > is some setting I can turn off in Thunderbird to avoid this, anybody got > any > > ideas? > > -- > > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > > 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > > 89 300E, 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, > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/abea141f/attachment.html > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/8677fa39/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] wonder if I should buy this?
it's already priced 2X what you normally pay for a car. Are you expanding your spending range? Bob R On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 9:41 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110362341492&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNA%3AUS%3A1123&viewitem= > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > 89 300E, 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, > http://www.okiebenz.com > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/9b650627/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel
drcscru...@aol.com wrote: what is the problem with 190 transmissions? It seems they have issues. I know of three issues: They tend to wear out in 150-200,000 miles. If the B2 piston or band fails, the car only goes backwards. If Kleb gets his hands in them, they only work in reverse and second gear. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Widows walk -- was OT - Stupid
> Wilton wrote: > > Coast is about 100 miles to the east. > 'Doubt a widow's ever been up there. 'Is a nice view up > there; can't see the beach or any harbor over the horizon. What about a navigable river? Is there one closer than the coast? As a frivolous exercise I'm going to calculate how high your widow's walk would have to be to see the top of the mast of a typical sailing vessel - presuming no hills in between. *grin* The formula is d=1.345 x (sqrt h) where d is the distance in miles h is the sum of both heights (viewer and viewee) in feet (100 miles / 1.345)^2 = 5527 feet A tall sailing vessel could have 200 ft tall masts. That means your widow's walk only needs to be 5300 feet above the ground! -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Is there a marking somewhere on tires that tells the speed rating? I'd look for the three character service description. For instance, this tire is 91H, the 91 is rated 1356lb and the H is 130mph: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Sumitomo&tireModel=HTR+200&partnum=97HR4HTR200 This is rated 91T, (speed rating T) which I believe is 118mph with the same 1356lb load: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Altimax+RT&partnum=97TR4AMAXRT Heck, this little article explains it better: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=35 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings
if you google it, you'll probably find lots of info on how to read all the info on the side of a tire, and there's lots. Temp rating, wear rating, speed rating, origin of manufacture often, as most companies manufacture at different plants, and also date stamped when produced, which is one to always keep an eye on when buying new tires too. Ed 300E 2009/3/15 Kaleb C. Striplin > Is there a marking somewhere on tires that tells the speed rating? For > instance, if looking at tires that are currently installed, is there a way > to know what the speed rating is? I think its on there but I have never > looked for it. > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > 89 300E, 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, > http://www.okiebenz.com > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/7b3aafd8/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings
well I aired up the tire that went flat on the 140 and its got a hole in the sidewall. Guess I need to just buy all new tires for it. E M wrote: if you google it, you'll probably find lots of info on how to read all the info on the side of a tire, and there's lots. Temp rating, wear rating, speed rating, origin of manufacture often, as most companies manufacture at different plants, and also date stamped when produced, which is one to always keep an eye on when buying new tires too. Ed 300E 2009/3/15 Kaleb C. Striplin Is there a marking somewhere on tires that tells the speed rating? For instance, if looking at tires that are currently installed, is there a way to know what the speed rating is? I think its on there but I have never looked for it. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 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, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/7b3aafd8/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 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, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings
You will find a number / letter combo molded into the sidewall. The number represents the load rating and the letter the speed rating. For example: 91H would be 91 load rating & H the speed rating. 91S would be 91 load rating & S the speed rating. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of E M Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:41 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings if you google it, you'll probably find lots of info on how to read all the info on the side of a tire, and there's lots. Temp rating, wear rating, speed rating, origin of manufacture often, as most companies manufacture at different plants, and also date stamped when produced, which is one to always keep an eye on when buying new tires too. Ed 300E 2009/3/15 Kaleb C. Striplin > Is there a marking somewhere on tires that tells the speed rating? For > instance, if looking at tires that are currently installed, is there a way > to know what the speed rating is? I think its on there but I have never > looked for it. > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > 89 300E, 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, > http://www.okiebenz.com > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/7b 3aafd8/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 3/14/2009 6:54 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 3/14/2009 6:54 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road
You may not be able to drive your 240D over 87 MPH, but tire speed rating translates directly to sidewall design which affects handling, safety and tire life. Read my other posts - speed rating affects more than just top speed. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 11:09 AM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road We're talking about a 240D, top speed ~87mph... Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:19:41 -0500 From: "Tom Hargrave" Subject: Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Message-ID: <06ba01c9a579$14fa1790$3400a...@tomrmkj2yanjy9> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1250" Of the three only the Sumitomo has the correct speed rating for use on a Mercedes. The Sumitomo is H rated (130 MPH), the other 2 are T rated (118 MPH). Speed rating is not just about 'speed'. Lower speed rated tires have sidewalls that are not as stiff and the softer sidewalls affect handling and in some cases, safety. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/2d bb8e45/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 3/14/2009 6:54 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 3/14/2009 6:54 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings
Well it looks like Im going to spend about $600 on getting new tires for the 140 and the truck. Probably going to go with the altimax H rated tires for the 140. I notice on my new suburban I have one tire in the back that does not match the other 3, anyway, its supposed to be aired up to 50psi, after about a week, its down to 30. Sprayed it down with soapy water, it seems to seep air in various spots just in the middle of the tread. Guess that tire is just old and worn out. So, on the truck, the 2 back tires are down to the wear bars, but the 2 front tires still have a little bit left, so I will probably put new tires on the truck, and transfer to the good tires over to the suburban for now. I would really just like to get new tires for it as well but will wait a while I guess. I still need to get new tires for my other 190D but need to do the shocks. ball joints etc first. Tom Hargrave wrote: You will find a number / letter combo molded into the sidewall. The number represents the load rating and the letter the speed rating. For example: 91H would be 91 load rating & H the speed rating. 91S would be 91 load rating & S the speed rating. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of E M Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:41 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings if you google it, you'll probably find lots of info on how to read all the info on the side of a tire, and there's lots. Temp rating, wear rating, speed rating, origin of manufacture often, as most companies manufacture at different plants, and also date stamped when produced, which is one to always keep an eye on when buying new tires too. Ed 300E 2009/3/15 Kaleb C. Striplin Is there a marking somewhere on tires that tells the speed rating? For instance, if looking at tires that are currently installed, is there a way to know what the speed rating is? I think its on there but I have never looked for it. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 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, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/7b 3aafd8/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 3/14/2009 6:54 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 3/14/2009 6:54 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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 - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 03/14/09 06:54:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 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, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] load range
Looking at truck tires, says I need load range E on my truck. Right now its got 265 75 16's I believe on it. Calls for 245's instead. On tirerack, when changing to 265 instead of 245, seems the tires are actually a little cheaper, but dont say they are load range E. Is the load range have to do with the max PSI of the tire? In the case of my truck, back tires are aired up to 80. I was not sure of load range was the weight rating of the tire or how much air it could be blow up with. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 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, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel
Don't forget 48+ MPG. ;<)) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 11:23 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel > Im just about sick of this 190D, I have just about reached the point of > dumping it. I know its not the cars fault but still. And this car has > new shocks front and rear, suspension completely rebuilt, NEW bumpers, > interior very nice, cold AC etc. Tranny shifts great, when it shifts. > Im sure its just something simple with it, still need to order me a > guage to see if I can figure out what is going on with it. > > Curt Raymond wrote: > > Dunno, probably about the same. > > The VW has better parts availablity and I'd take on a headgasket long before I touched a tranny, we all know the luck Kaleb has been having with transmissions in his 190Ds. > > > > -Curt > > > > Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:42:26 -0500 > > From: Mountain Man > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel > > To: Mercedes Discussion List > > Message-ID: > > <3485b4230903141942o14837142y7a0ed484e669a...@mail.gmail.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > > > Curt wrote: > >> Dude, you gotta be on that like ugly on an ape, how much did you sell the Quantum for? If anything this car is LESS common. > >> > > > > Isn't the BMW diesel even more rare? > > mao > > > > > > > > -- next part -- > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/9e 8a4ae0/attachment.html> > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > 89 300E, 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, > http://www.okiebenz.com > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings
In the AZ you never skrimp on tires or try to squeeze an extra few miles out of them. You will, at the very least, be sweating on the side of the road. Bob R Michelins on the 300D, Contis on the E320 and the Jetta, Yokos on the returned, broken Acura On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 11:13 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Well it looks like Im going to spend about $600 on getting new tires for > the 140 and the truck. Probably going to go with the altimax H rated tires > for the 140. I notice on my new suburban I have one tire in the back that > does not match the other 3, anyway, its supposed to be aired up to 50psi, > after about a week, its down to 30. Sprayed it down with soapy water, it > seems to seep air in various spots just in the middle of the tread. Guess > that tire is just old and worn out. So, on the truck, the 2 back tires are > down to the wear bars, but the 2 front tires still have a little bit left, > so I will probably put new tires on the truck, and transfer to the good > tires over to the suburban for now. I would really just like to get new > tires for it as well but will wait a while I guess. I still need to get new > tires for my other 190D but need to do the shocks. ball joints etc first. > > Tom Hargrave wrote: > >> You will find a number / letter combo molded into the sidewall. The number >> represents the load rating and the letter the speed rating. >> >> For example: >> 91H would be 91 load rating & H the speed rating. >> 91S would be 91 load rating & S the speed rating. >> >> Thanks, >> Tom Hargrave >> www.kegkits.com >> 256-656-1924 >> >> -Original Message- >> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com >> ] >> On Behalf Of E M >> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:41 PM >> To: Mercedes Discussion List >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings >> >> if you google it, you'll probably find lots of info on how to read all the >> info on the side of a tire, and there's lots. Temp rating, wear rating, >> speed rating, origin of manufacture often, as most companies manufacture >> at >> different plants, and also date stamped when produced, which is one to >> always keep an eye on when buying new tires too. >> >> Ed >> 300E >> >> 2009/3/15 Kaleb C. Striplin >> >> Is there a marking somewhere on tires that tells the speed rating? For >>> instance, if looking at tires that are currently installed, is there a >>> way >>> to know what the speed rating is? I think its on there but I have never >>> looked for it. >>> -- >>> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK >>> 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, >>> 89 300E, 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, >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> ___ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> -- next part -- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> < >> http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/7b >> 3aafd8/attachment.html> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> 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: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - >> Release Date: 3/14/2009 >> 6:54 AM >> >> No virus found in this outgoing message. >> Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - >> Release Date: 3/14/2009 >> 6:54 AM >> >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> >> >> >> No virus found in this
Re: [MBZ] Widows walk -- was OT - Stupid
Yeah, I thought about doing that, too, but then I finked out. ;<)) Height of the widow's walk is probably about 45 feet; elevation of the lot is ~110 feet; my eyes are ~ 5' - 6" above my feet. ;<) BTW, Neuse River coupla miles away used to have barge traffic, etc., MANY years ago, but that wasn't the reason for this widow's walk. Owner/builder just liked the Georgian style. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Fmiser" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Widows walk -- was OT - Stupid > > Wilton wrote: > > > > Coast is about 100 miles to the east. > > > 'Doubt a widow's ever been up there. 'Is a nice view up > > there; can't see the beach or any harbor over the horizon. > > What about a navigable river? Is there one closer than the coast? > > As a frivolous exercise I'm going to calculate how high your > widow's walk would have to be to see the top of the mast of a > typical sailing vessel - presuming no hills in between. *grin* > > The formula is d=1.345 x (sqrt h) > where d is the distance in miles >h is the sum of both heights (viewer and viewee) in feet > > (100 miles / 1.345)^2 = 5527 feet > > A tall sailing vessel could have 200 ft tall masts. That means > your widow's walk only needs to be 5300 feet above the ground! > > -- Philip > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road
I'm getting tire threads in stereo -- another one going on the Vanagon list right now also. "Tom Hargrave" writes: > You may not be able to drive your 240D over 87 MPH, but tire speed rating > translates directly to sidewall design which affects handling, safety and > tire life. > > Read my other posts - speed rating affects more than just top speed. > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com > 256-656-1924 > -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] wonder if I should buy this?
On Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:41:05 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110362341492&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNA%3AUS%3A1123&viewitem= What are the things on the injector lines? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road
I participated in the other thread for a while. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 1:36 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road I'm getting tire threads in stereo -- another one going on the Vanagon list right now also. "Tom Hargrave" writes: > You may not be able to drive your 240D over 87 MPH, but tire speed rating > translates directly to sidewall design which affects handling, safety and > tire life. > > Read my other posts - speed rating affects more than just top speed. > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com > 256-656-1924 > -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 3/14/2009 6:54 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 3/14/2009 6:54 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, certificate message in thunderbird
Your hosting service changed or applied a new certificate - talk to them. On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 11:15 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > All the sudden yesterday, when I go to send an email , it pops up with a > message that says something about domain name mismatch, I have attempted to > establish connection with mail.okiebenz.com (outgoing server), certificate > presented belongs to server8.arterytc8.net (host server) bla bla bla. So > I dont understand why this started happening all the sudden. Im sure there > is some setting I can turn off in Thunderbird to avoid this, anybody got any > ideas? > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > 89 300E, 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, > http://www.okiebenz.com > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/808c4e9f/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] load range
Load range is the maximum load the tire is designed to carry at the max pressure marked on the sidewall. But it's not all about air pressure - 2 tires can run the same air pressure & have a different load range. I know I sound like a broken record but its all about tire sidewall design. Run a lower load range than you are supposed to, run with a load and your tire sidewalls will overheat. You can't make up the difference with more air. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 1:14 PM To: mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] load range Looking at truck tires, says I need load range E on my truck. Right now its got 265 75 16's I believe on it. Calls for 245's instead. On tirerack, when changing to 265 instead of 245, seems the tires are actually a little cheaper, but dont say they are load range E. Is the load range have to do with the max PSI of the tire? In the case of my truck, back tires are aired up to 80. I was not sure of load range was the weight rating of the tire or how much air it could be blow up with. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 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, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 3/14/2009 6:54 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 3/14/2009 6:54 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] wonder if I should buy this?
Looks like there are wires running parallel to the injection lines - to heat them perhaps? It has the dreaded earlier climate control, though the AC doesn't work, so maybe it's not an issue? Are the tires any good? You need a car to drive (if you don't finish one of your projects) - On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 2:12 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: > On Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:41:05 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" > wrote: > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110362341492&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNA%3AUS%3A1123&viewitem= > > What are the things on the injector lines? > > > -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/78a282f8/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel
I'm sure that Rusty has a cure for your tranny issue. If the car is in as good a condition as you say it is, and you'd keep it, it would be worth the price of a tranny from Rusty. On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 11:23 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Im just about sick of this 190D, I have just about reached the point of > dumping it. I know its not the cars fault but still. And this car has new > shocks front and rear, suspension completely rebuilt, NEW bumpers, interior > very nice, cold AC etc. Tranny shifts great, when it shifts. Im sure its > just something simple with it, still need to order me a guage to see if I > can figure out what is going on with it. > > > -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/c38d1035/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Widows walk -- was OT - Stupid
It seems than at Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:28:35 -0500, Wilton wrote: > Yeah, I thought about doing that, too, but then I finked > out. If it required work to figure it out, I'd of not bothered. But I have the formula handy from a recent quest to disprove a book's claim about how far apart two sailing vessels were visible. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel
OK Don wrote: > If the car is in as > good a condition as you say it is, and you'd keep it, it would be worth the > price of a tranny from Rusty. I am hearing that something else is wrong - he has swapped the tranny out already. A tranny from Rusty is gonna act the same - no go. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road
But the W123 chassis also was produced with the 3L TD engine (top speed about 120) and the gasoline 2.8L six, top speed almost 130 mph. Same weight, give or take a bit, same handling, same tires. Peter On Mar 15, 2009, at 11:08 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: We're talking about a 240D, top speed ~87mph... Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:19:41 -0500 From: "Tom Hargrave" Subject: Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Message-ID: <06ba01c9a579$14fa1790$3400a...@tomrmkj2yanjy9> Content-Type: text/plain;charset="windows-1250" Of the three only the Sumitomo has the correct speed rating for use on a Mercedes. The Sumitomo is H rated (130 MPH), the other 2 are T rated (118 MPH). Speed rating is not just about 'speed'. Lower speed rated tires have sidewalls that are not as stiff and the softer sidewalls affect handling and in some cases, safety. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/ attachments/20090315/2dbb8e45/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel
Most likely it's a shred of plastic in a check valve or shift valve, sometimes prevents either governor pressure control or shift valve movement. Only cure it to check the operating pressures and diagnose correctly, the repair whatever is wrong. Peter On Mar 15, 2009, at 11:23 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Im just about sick of this 190D, I have just about reached the point of dumping it. I know its not the cars fault but still. And this car has new shocks front and rear, suspension completely rebuilt, NEW bumpers, interior very nice, cold AC etc. Tranny shifts great, when it shifts. Im sure its just something simple with it, still need to order me a guage to see if I can figure out what is going on with it. Curt Raymond wrote: Dunno, probably about the same. The VW has better parts availablity and I'd take on a headgasket long before I touched a tranny, we all know the luck Kaleb has been having with transmissions in his 190Ds. -Curt Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:42:26 -0500 From: Mountain Man Subject: Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <3485b4230903141942o14837142y7a0ed484e669a...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Curt wrote: Dude, you gotta be on that like ugly on an ape, how much did you sell the Quantum for? If anything this car is LESS common. Isn't the BMW diesel even more rare? mao -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/ attachments/20090315/9e8a4ae0/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 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, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The 140 is back on the road
The 240D is a heavy car - it needs at least the S. AS Tom keeps reminding us, it's not the speed, it's the sidewalls! On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 11:25 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > a 240D does not need H rated tires, I would think it would need at least S > or T. I know the 201 required S or T, cant remember which. Now my 140 is > says it needs H. > > -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/73f02c76/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Widows walk -- was OT - Stupid
BTW, widow's walk is sometimes called "Captain's walk," for the sea captain to check on his ship and crew down at the port. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Fmiser" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 2:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Widows walk -- was OT - Stupid > It seems than at Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:28:35 -0500, Wilton wrote: > > > Yeah, I thought about doing that, too, but then I finked > > out. > > If it required work to figure it out, I'd of not bothered. But I > have the formula handy from a recent quest to disprove a book's > claim about how far apart two sailing vessels were visible. > > -- Philip > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel
Not too bad -- belt driven OHC, so all you gotta do is take off the vacuum pump, loosen the belt, and take off the injection pump drive if its' on the rear (on the VW it's on the main belt). Then remove valve cover and unscrew the head bolts. I think you can disconnect the exhaust and pull the head with manifolds (both on the left side on this one). Peter On Mar 15, 2009, at 11:23 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: hmmm, how big a job is it to get the head off and back on? Peter Frederick wrote: Any Audi that old is a rare car because they RUST like crazy. However, the TD isn't a bad engine (my Volvo has the 6 cylinder 2.4L version) and other than a fragile aluminum head (sound familiar to OM 603 owners?) they are quite robust. Probably NOT a blown head gasket, although that's possible -- serious cracking between the valves is usually the problem. This can be bad enough that the valve guides come loose and "pump" in the head. However, the Volvo/Renault/VW head can be welded. Peter -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 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, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel
Or both trannies sitting around developed the same problem - it's possible - On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 2:28 PM, Mountain Man wrote: > OK Don wrote: > > If the car is in as > > good a condition as you say it is, and you'd keep it, it would be worth > the > > price of a tranny from Rusty. > > I am hearing that something else is wrong - he has swapped the tranny > out already. > A tranny from Rusty is gonna act the same - no go. > mao > > -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/d302201b/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings
You can put all new tires on both the 140 and your truck for $600? Next time I need tires, I'm crossing over to the US! lol Cheapest tires for the 300E could cost about $4-500 here. Think I'll stop by WallyMart and get some of that Mobil 1 which they seem to pretty much give away there too. Ed 300E, who's always wondering what all his tax dollars are being spent on. Sure isn't going towards fixing potholes!! lol 2009/3/15 Kaleb C. Striplin > Well it looks like Im going to spend about $600 on getting new tires for > the 140 and the truck. Probably going to go with the altimax H rated tires > for the 140. I notice on my new suburban I have one tire in the back that > does not match the other 3, anyway, its supposed to be aired up to 50psi, > after about a week, its down to 30. Sprayed it down with soapy water, it > seems to seep air in various spots just in the middle of the tread. Guess > that tire is just old and worn out. So, on the truck, the 2 back tires are > down to the wear bars, but the 2 front tires still have a little bit left, > so I will probably put new tires on the truck, and transfer to the good > tires over to the suburban for now. I would really just like to get new > tires for it as well but will wait a while I guess. I still need to get new > tires for my other 190D but need to do the shocks. ball joints etc first. > > Tom Hargrave wrote: > >> You will find a number / letter combo molded into the sidewall. The number >> represents the load rating and the letter the speed rating. >> >> For example: >> 91H would be 91 load rating & H the speed rating. >> 91S would be 91 load rating & S the speed rating. >> >> Thanks, >> Tom Hargrave >> www.kegkits.com >> 256-656-1924 >> >> -Original Message- >> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com >> ] >> On Behalf Of E M >> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:41 PM >> To: Mercedes Discussion List >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings >> >> if you google it, you'll probably find lots of info on how to read all the >> info on the side of a tire, and there's lots. Temp rating, wear rating, >> speed rating, origin of manufacture often, as most companies manufacture >> at >> different plants, and also date stamped when produced, which is one to >> always keep an eye on when buying new tires too. >> >> Ed >> 300E >> >> 2009/3/15 Kaleb C. Striplin >> >> Is there a marking somewhere on tires that tells the speed rating? For >>> instance, if looking at tires that are currently installed, is there a >>> way >>> to know what the speed rating is? I think its on there but I have never >>> looked for it. >>> -- >>> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK >>> 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, >>> 89 300E, 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, >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> ___ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> -- next part -- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> < >> http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/7b >> 3aafd8/attachment.html> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> 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: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - >> Release Date: 3/14/2009 >> 6:54 AM >> >> No virus found in this outgoing message. >> Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - >> Release Date: 3/14/2009 >> 6:54 AM >> >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz
Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid
Archer wrote: That's exactly what I have; the likely difference being it might have a lower slope since the roof doesn't have to support ice and snow. Have to get up there and try taping some of the joint close by the stairs to see how it goes.. Thanks, My folks' house is 32' wide, 4 in 12 pitch. The roof rises a bit over 5' in 16', less the space taken up by the truss. You have to stoop but it's manageable. If it were 24' wide with 3 in 12 pitch, that would involve crawling on your hands and knees. (3' minus truss structure = not enough) Mitch. __ I'll have to find the plans in order to see what the pitch is. Both the living room and master bedroom have cathedral ceilings which probably makes the space tigher, but it "looks" like there is room to get around without crawling on hands and knees. Gerry -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 03/14/09 06:54:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Hot water
From: Wilton Strickland In Summer 1945, my 15-year-old brother and I (11) rigged a shower in a small shed on the farm. 'Put a wash tub (galvanized steel laundry tub) on the roof, drew water from well nearby with chain/pulley/bucket and filled the tub in morning up and down a ladder. 'Laid coupla scrap boards on the dirt floor for us to stand on "in the shower." 'Used a nail to punch holes in a gallon coffee can and set it over a hole in the roof; 'end of the day water was hot; he'd go up on the roof and pour hot water into the coffee can/shower head for me, and I'd pour for him. 'Bet we were the only farm boys for miles around who were getting hot showers at the end of the day. Wilton -- That was pretty clever; an early solar energy heater. It's too bad modern kids don't have to improvise like you and your brother did. This was the 1940s too but I was a city kid. Parents had sold home in a small town in Indiana and bought one in Tampa. Florida which had a bathtub but not a shower. Few people in Tampa had showers back then since most lived in older houses and bathed in bathtubs (or washtubs if they were poor), but I wanted a "modern" shower. I built a shower curtain frame out of half inch galvanized pipe and put it around the tub which was in the corner. The plaster wall was protected with painted tempered masonite. I took off the bathtub water spout, put on a galvanized "T" fitting, screwed the water spout on it, ran half inch pipe up the wall, put on an elbow, a short piece of horizontal pipe, another elbow, and a shower head. A big cork pushed into the bathtub spout turned it into a shower bath, and with the cork removed, it was a usable bathtub again. A few days later we heard my father cussing in the bathroom. As usual, he was leaning over the tub, running the water for his Saturday night bath, but the water was coming down on his head; not in the tub. I had forgotten to take the cork out. Over time my mother and several visiting relatives also got "showered" that way. I could never remember to take out the cork. In that respect I suppose they were happy when I went off to college. Gerry -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 03/14/09 06:54:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid
> Wilton Strickland wrote: > Gerry, if you had had hypoxia (lack of oxygen) in the car, > you would have NEVER known it or felt anything. Gerry wrote: Would it be about the same as a pilot who loses pressurization at high altitude? Similar. I believe at high altitude the lower air pressure changes how the lung functions. It's not only the lack of oxygen. Right? Mitch wrote: If it's hypoxia due to your own breathing, shouldn't the CO2 level go up as the O2 level goes down? Doesn't the CO2 level get up to the lung-burning level? I recall a couple of idiots who climbed inside a helium inflated something or other, passed out before they realized they weren't getting oxygen, died soon after. Could be. The "I'm out of air! Let me breath!!" is a CO2 trigger. So long as there is a gas in the lungs that will carry the CO2 away, the human is content. There's no low-oxygen sensor. Philip ___ Several people have died in Florida because they breathed heavily for a while, blew all the CO2 out of their lungs, and then swam underwater. They didn't realize they were dangerously low on oxygen, passed out under water, and died before anyone realized they were in trouble. There was no "CO2 trigger" to warn them as Phillip points out. Gerry -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 03/14/09 06:54:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings
That's right, part of what you spend on tires & everything else pays for your "free health care". Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of E M Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 2:53 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings You can put all new tires on both the 140 and your truck for $600? Next time I need tires, I'm crossing over to the US! lol Cheapest tires for the 300E could cost about $4-500 here. Think I'll stop by WallyMart and get some of that Mobil 1 which they seem to pretty much give away there too. Ed 300E, who's always wondering what all his tax dollars are being spent on. Sure isn't going towards fixing potholes!! lol 2009/3/15 Kaleb C. Striplin > Well it looks like Im going to spend about $600 on getting new tires for > the 140 and the truck. Probably going to go with the altimax H rated tires > for the 140. I notice on my new suburban I have one tire in the back that > does not match the other 3, anyway, its supposed to be aired up to 50psi, > after about a week, its down to 30. Sprayed it down with soapy water, it > seems to seep air in various spots just in the middle of the tread. Guess > that tire is just old and worn out. So, on the truck, the 2 back tires are > down to the wear bars, but the 2 front tires still have a little bit left, > so I will probably put new tires on the truck, and transfer to the good > tires over to the suburban for now. I would really just like to get new > tires for it as well but will wait a while I guess. I still need to get new > tires for my other 190D but need to do the shocks. ball joints etc first. > > Tom Hargrave wrote: > >> You will find a number / letter combo molded into the sidewall. The number >> represents the load rating and the letter the speed rating. >> >> For example: >> 91H would be 91 load rating & H the speed rating. >> 91S would be 91 load rating & S the speed rating. >> >> Thanks, >> Tom Hargrave >> www.kegkits.com >> 256-656-1924 >> >> -Original Message- >> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com >> ] >> On Behalf Of E M >> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:41 PM >> To: Mercedes Discussion List >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings >> >> if you google it, you'll probably find lots of info on how to read all the >> info on the side of a tire, and there's lots. Temp rating, wear rating, >> speed rating, origin of manufacture often, as most companies manufacture >> at >> different plants, and also date stamped when produced, which is one to >> always keep an eye on when buying new tires too. >> >> Ed >> 300E >> >> 2009/3/15 Kaleb C. Striplin >> >> Is there a marking somewhere on tires that tells the speed rating? For >>> instance, if looking at tires that are currently installed, is there a >>> way >>> to know what the speed rating is? I think its on there but I have never >>> looked for it. >>> -- >>> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK >>> 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, >>> 89 300E, 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, >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> ___ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> -- next part -- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> < >> http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/7b >> 3aafd8/attachment.html> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> 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: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - >> Release Date: 3/14/2009 >> 6:54 AM >> >> No virus found in this outgoing message. >> Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 2
Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings
I may need to go to Oakieville to get my next ones, too! ;<))) Maybe, he has a "deal" we don't know about. Wilton - Original Message - From: "E M" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 2:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings > You can put all new tires on both the 140 and your truck for $600? Next > time I need tires, I'm crossing over to the US! lol Cheapest tires for the > 300E could cost about $4-500 here. Think I'll stop by WallyMart and get > some of that Mobil 1 which they seem to pretty much give away there too. > > Ed > 300E, who's always wondering what all his tax dollars are being spent on. > Sure isn't going towards fixing potholes!! lol > > 2009/3/15 Kaleb C. Striplin > > > Well it looks like Im going to spend about $600 on getting new tires for > > the 140 and the truck. Probably going to go with the altimax H rated tires > > for the 140. I notice on my new suburban I have one tire in the back that > > does not match the other 3, anyway, its supposed to be aired up to 50psi, > > after about a week, its down to 30. Sprayed it down with soapy water, it > > seems to seep air in various spots just in the middle of the tread. Guess > > that tire is just old and worn out. So, on the truck, the 2 back tires are > > down to the wear bars, but the 2 front tires still have a little bit left, > > so I will probably put new tires on the truck, and transfer to the good > > tires over to the suburban for now. I would really just like to get new > > tires for it as well but will wait a while I guess. I still need to get new > > tires for my other 190D but need to do the shocks. ball joints etc first. > > > > Tom Hargrave wrote: > > > >> You will find a number / letter combo molded into the sidewall. The number > >> represents the load rating and the letter the speed rating. > >> > >> For example: > >> 91H would be 91 load rating & H the speed rating. > >> 91S would be 91 load rating & S the speed rating. > >> > >> Thanks, > >> Tom Hargrave > >> www.kegkits.com > >> 256-656-1924 > >> > >> -Original Message- > >> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > >> ] > >> On Behalf Of E M > >> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:41 PM > >> To: Mercedes Discussion List > >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings > >> > >> if you google it, you'll probably find lots of info on how to read all the > >> info on the side of a tire, and there's lots. Temp rating, wear rating, > >> speed rating, origin of manufacture often, as most companies manufacture > >> at > >> different plants, and also date stamped when produced, which is one to > >> always keep an eye on when buying new tires too. > >> > >> Ed > >> 300E > >> > >> 2009/3/15 Kaleb C. Striplin > >> > >> Is there a marking somewhere on tires that tells the speed rating? For > >>> instance, if looking at tires that are currently installed, is there a > >>> way > >>> to know what the speed rating is? I think its on there but I have never > >>> looked for it. > >>> -- > >>> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > >>> 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > >>> 89 300E, 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, > >>> http://www.okiebenz.com > >>> > >>> ___ > >>> http://www.okiebenz.com > >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >>> > >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >>> > >>> -- next part -- > >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > >> URL: > >> < > >> http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/7b > >> 3aafd8/attachment.html> > >> ___ > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >> > >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >> htt
[MBZ] Stuck in 3rd.
The Manual Tranny on My 240D hung up in 3rd Friday afternoon. Went to my buddies shop and put it on the rack. Thinking that one of the shift arms had come a loose. The way my lucks been going lately it couldn't be something that simple. And I was right. The tranny has something locked internally. G Time to make a run to the German Bone Yard Monday. There is a 240D with a rod thru the block that has a Manual Tranny. Just hope it hasn't been sent to the crusher yet. In case it has Kaleb do you have one and how much you want for it. Russ W. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings
His health care is not FREE, neither is mine - Medicare and Tricare For Life (military). You can bet it's ALL well paid for. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Tom Hargrave" To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings > That's right, part of what you spend on tires & everything else pays for > your "free health care". > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com > 256-656-1924 > > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] > On Behalf Of E M > Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 2:53 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings > > You can put all new tires on both the 140 and your truck for $600? Next > time I need tires, I'm crossing over to the US! lol Cheapest tires for the > 300E could cost about $4-500 here. Think I'll stop by WallyMart and get > some of that Mobil 1 which they seem to pretty much give away there too. > > Ed > 300E, who's always wondering what all his tax dollars are being spent on. > Sure isn't going towards fixing potholes!! lol > > 2009/3/15 Kaleb C. Striplin > > > Well it looks like Im going to spend about $600 on getting new tires for > > the 140 and the truck. Probably going to go with the altimax H rated > tires > > for the 140. I notice on my new suburban I have one tire in the back that > > does not match the other 3, anyway, its supposed to be aired up to 50psi, > > after about a week, its down to 30. Sprayed it down with soapy water, it > > seems to seep air in various spots just in the middle of the tread. Guess > > that tire is just old and worn out. So, on the truck, the 2 back tires > are > > down to the wear bars, but the 2 front tires still have a little bit left, > > so I will probably put new tires on the truck, and transfer to the good > > tires over to the suburban for now. I would really just like to get new > > tires for it as well but will wait a while I guess. I still need to get > new > > tires for my other 190D but need to do the shocks. ball joints etc first. > > > > Tom Hargrave wrote: > > > >> You will find a number / letter combo molded into the sidewall. The > number > >> represents the load rating and the letter the speed rating. > >> > >> For example: > >> 91H would be 91 load rating & H the speed rating. > >> 91S would be 91 load rating & S the speed rating. > >> > >> Thanks, > >> Tom Hargrave > >> www.kegkits.com > >> 256-656-1924 > >> > >> -Original Message- > >> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > >> ] > >> On Behalf Of E M > >> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:41 PM > >> To: Mercedes Discussion List > >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings > >> > >> if you google it, you'll probably find lots of info on how to read all > the > >> info on the side of a tire, and there's lots. Temp rating, wear rating, > >> speed rating, origin of manufacture often, as most companies manufacture > >> at > >> different plants, and also date stamped when produced, which is one to > >> always keep an eye on when buying new tires too. > >> > >> Ed > >> 300E > >> > >> 2009/3/15 Kaleb C. Striplin > >> > >> Is there a marking somewhere on tires that tells the speed rating? For > >>> instance, if looking at tires that are currently installed, is there a > >>> way > >>> to know what the speed rating is? I think its on there but I have never > >>> looked for it. > >>> -- > >>> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > >>> 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > >>> 89 300E, 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, > >>> http://www.okiebenz.com > >>> > >>> ___ > >>> http://www.okiebenz.com > >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >>> > >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >>> > >>> -- next part ---
Re: [MBZ] load range
Looking at truck tires, says I need load range E on my truck. Right now its got 265 75 16's I believe on it. Calls for 245's instead. On tirerack, when changing to 265 instead of 245, seems the tires are actually a little cheaper, but dont say they are load range E. Is the load range have to do with the max PSI of the tire? In the case of my truck, back tires are aired up to 80. I was not sure of load range was the weight rating of the tire or how much air it could be blow up with. The D's I (mistakenly had) put on my truck were rated to 65 PSI, and had nearly the same weight rating as the E's I'd thought I was getting. After the catastrophic tire failure last summer, while loaded, I had E's put on. E's are what my dad insists on having on his truck, and what I thought I had been getting in the first place. The E's are rated to 80 PSI. E's are also known as 10-ply, versus the 8-ply D's. You want to haul ass in your jacked Chevy, D's are great. You want to haul 1-2 tons of crap in your truck, use E's. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Stuck in 3rd.
'Bout 25 years ago, my 80 240D manny tranny locked up at 125 kmi. I took it out and took it to MB tech at stealership. He couldn't get it apart. 'Bought new tranny; 'took it home and put it in myself, by myself. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Russ Williams" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 3:29 PM Subject: [MBZ] Stuck in 3rd. > The Manual Tranny on My 240D hung up in 3rd Friday > afternoon. Went to my buddies shop and put it on the rack. > Thinking that one of the shift arms had come a loose. > The way my lucks been going lately it couldn't be something > that simple. And I was right. The tranny has something locked > internally. G > Time to make a run to the German Bone Yard Monday. There is a 240D > with a rod thru the block that has a Manual Tranny. Just hope > it hasn't been sent to the crusher yet. > In case it has Kaleb do you have one and how much you want for it. > > Russ W. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings
I agree & is exactly why I made the statement. But let's not get too far into this lest we be scolded by Kaleb for making political again. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 4:40 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings His health care is not FREE, neither is mine - Medicare and Tricare For Life (military). You can bet it's ALL well paid for. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Tom Hargrave" To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings > That's right, part of what you spend on tires & everything else pays for > your "free health care". > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com > 256-656-1924 > > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] > On Behalf Of E M > Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 2:53 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings > > You can put all new tires on both the 140 and your truck for $600? Next > time I need tires, I'm crossing over to the US! lol Cheapest tires for the > 300E could cost about $4-500 here. Think I'll stop by WallyMart and get > some of that Mobil 1 which they seem to pretty much give away there too. > > Ed > 300E, who's always wondering what all his tax dollars are being spent on. > Sure isn't going towards fixing potholes!! lol > > 2009/3/15 Kaleb C. Striplin > > > Well it looks like Im going to spend about $600 on getting new tires for > > the 140 and the truck. Probably going to go with the altimax H rated > tires > > for the 140. I notice on my new suburban I have one tire in the back that > > does not match the other 3, anyway, its supposed to be aired up to 50psi, > > after about a week, its down to 30. Sprayed it down with soapy water, it > > seems to seep air in various spots just in the middle of the tread. Guess > > that tire is just old and worn out. So, on the truck, the 2 back tires > are > > down to the wear bars, but the 2 front tires still have a little bit left, > > so I will probably put new tires on the truck, and transfer to the good > > tires over to the suburban for now. I would really just like to get new > > tires for it as well but will wait a while I guess. I still need to get > new > > tires for my other 190D but need to do the shocks. ball joints etc first. > > > > Tom Hargrave wrote: > > > >> You will find a number / letter combo molded into the sidewall. The > number > >> represents the load rating and the letter the speed rating. > >> > >> For example: > >> 91H would be 91 load rating & H the speed rating. > >> 91S would be 91 load rating & S the speed rating. > >> > >> Thanks, > >> Tom Hargrave > >> www.kegkits.com > >> 256-656-1924 > >> > >> -Original Message- > >> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > >> ] > >> On Behalf Of E M > >> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:41 PM > >> To: Mercedes Discussion List > >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings > >> > >> if you google it, you'll probably find lots of info on how to read all > the > >> info on the side of a tire, and there's lots. Temp rating, wear rating, > >> speed rating, origin of manufacture often, as most companies manufacture > >> at > >> different plants, and also date stamped when produced, which is one to > >> always keep an eye on when buying new tires too. > >> > >> Ed > >> 300E > >> > >> 2009/3/15 Kaleb C. Striplin > >> > >> Is there a marking somewhere on tires that tells the speed rating? For > >>> instance, if looking at tires that are currently installed, is there a > >>> way > >>> to know what the speed rating is? I think its on there but I have never > >>> looked for it. > >>> -- > >>> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > >>> 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > >>> 89 300E, 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, > >>> http://www.okiebenz.com > >>> > >>> ___
Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings
gt; > >> speed rating, origin of manufacture often, as most companies > manufacture > > >> at > > >> different plants, and also date stamped when produced, which is one to > > >> always keep an eye on when buying new tires too. > > >> > > >> Ed > > >> 300E > > >> > > >> 2009/3/15 Kaleb C. Striplin > > >> > > >> Is there a marking somewhere on tires that tells the speed rating? > For > > >>> instance, if looking at tires that are currently installed, is there a > > >>> way > > >>> to know what the speed rating is? I think its on there but I have > never > > >>> looked for it. > > >>> -- > > >>> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > > >>> 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > > >>> 89 300E, 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, > > >>> http://www.okiebenz.com > > >>> > > >>> ___ > > >>> http://www.okiebenz.com > > >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > >>> > > >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > >>> > > >>> -- next part -- > > >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > >> URL: > > >> < > > >> > > > http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/7b > > >> 3aafd8/attachment.html> > > >> ___ > > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > > >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > >> > > >> 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: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - > > >> Release Date: 3/14/2009 > > >> 6:54 AM > > >> > > >> No virus found in this outgoing message. > > >> Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - > > >> Release Date: 3/14/2009 > > >> 6:54 AM > > >> > > >> > > >> ___ > > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > > >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > >> > > >> 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 - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: > > >> 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 03/14/09 06:54:00 > > >> > > >> > > > -- > > > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > > > 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > > > 89 300E, 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, > > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > > > ___ > > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > -- next part -- > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > URL: > > > <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/5d > > c26f5b/attachment.html> > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > 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: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: > 3/14/2009 > > 6:54 AM > > > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > Checked by AVG. > > Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: > 3/14/2009 > > 6:54 AM > > > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > 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: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 3/14/2009 > 6:54 AM > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 3/14/2009 > 6:54 AM > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Stuck in 3rd.
Cool This one made it a little more than 125kmi. 346459 to be exact. Russ Wilton Strickland wrote: 'Bout 25 years ago, my 80 240D manny tranny locked up at 125 kmi. I took it out and took it to MB tech at stealership. He couldn't get it apart. 'Bought new tranny; 'took it home and put it in myself, by myself. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid
Ask Ted Kennedy (D-UI) about that behavior. --R Mitch Haley wrote: Archer wrote: Maybe someone else on the list can explain why people can survive in a closed up house or car. The same reason a closed up car fills up with water and sinks in under a minute? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings
>> Tom Hargrave > > > >> www.kegkits.com > > > >> 256-656-1924 > > > >> > > > >> -Original Message- > > > >> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > > > >> ] > > > >> On Behalf Of E M > > > >> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:41 PM > > > >> To: Mercedes Discussion List > > > >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings > > > >> > > > >> if you google it, you'll probably find lots of info on how to read > all > > > the > > > >> info on the side of a tire, and there's lots. Temp rating, wear > > rating, > > > >> speed rating, origin of manufacture often, as most companies > > manufacture > > > >> at > > > >> different plants, and also date stamped when produced, which is one > to > > > >> always keep an eye on when buying new tires too. > > > >> > > > >> Ed > > > >> 300E > > > >> > > > >> 2009/3/15 Kaleb C. Striplin > > > >> > > > >> Is there a marking somewhere on tires that tells the speed rating? > > For > > > >>> instance, if looking at tires that are currently installed, is > there > a > > > >>> way > > > >>> to know what the speed rating is? I think its on there but I have > > never > > > >>> looked for it. > > > >>> -- > > > >>> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > > > >>> 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > > > >>> 89 300E, 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, > > > >>> http://www.okiebenz.com > > > >>> > > > >>> ___ > > > >>> http://www.okiebenz.com > > > >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > > >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > >>> > > > >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > >>> > > > >>> -- next part -- > > > >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > > >> URL: > > > >> < > > > >> > > > > > > http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/7b > > > >> 3aafd8/attachment.html> > > > >> ___ > > > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > > > >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > > >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > >> > > > >> 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: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - > > > >> Release Date: 3/14/2009 > > > >> 6:54 AM > > > >> > > > >> No virus found in this outgoing message. > > > >> Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - > > > >> Release Date: 3/14/2009 > > > >> 6:54 AM > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> ___ > > > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > > > >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > > >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > >> > > > >> 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 - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: > > > >> 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 03/14/09 06:54:00 > > > >> > > > >> > > > >
Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid
Helluva way to learn. ;<)) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 4:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid > A buddy and I were redoing his bathroom and kitchen below, had to take > up the subfloor on bathroom above. Kept telling him to watch out and > only step on joists. he got a brain fart and stepped on the sheetrock, > went through, and landed on his man parts. He rolled around in agony > for sometime and finally got back to work. He had a child some time > later, so I guess he was OK. He learned quickly though. > > --R > > Mitch Haley wrote: > > Archer wrote: > >> Now that you mention it, someone did say something about a smoke > >> test. One problem is that the roof was built using prebuilt trusses > >> that make it nearly impossible to get up there and move around > >> without sticking a foot through the ceiling drywall. I probably > >> ought to hire it done. > > > > I walked the length of my parents' house a couple of months ago. 12" > > fiberglass batts between prebuilt trusses on 24" centers, with 1/2" > > drywall nailed underneath. I put on knee boots and walked on the > > trusses. Since I was threading my upper body through the truss > > bracing, there wasn't any danger of losing my balance. The fiberglass > > popped back up pretty well after I walked on it. Just go slow, don't > > stomp (you don't want nail pops in the ceiling paint) and put your > > feet on wood, not gypsum. Oh, and wear a coat you don't mind getting > > filthy. > > > > Mitch. > > > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] O.T The '87 Acura I Sold...It's Baaaack
No need Wilton, you're already in the "friends" group. ;-) lol Ed 300E 2009/3/13 Wilton Strickland > I CAN be adopted, you know. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - > From: "E M" > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 10:31 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T The '87 Acura I Sold...It's Bck > > > > I have a simple rule. Business is business, family and friends are > family > > and friends. Business - market value, paid up front, you get the keys. > > Family or friend - you get the car for free. > > > > Mixing the two never seems to work. > > > > Ed > > 300E > > > > 2009/3/12 Tom Hargrave > > > > > I sold 1 truck & 2 cars on payments over the years. > > > > > > The truck was an 85 Dodge, 1 year old, sold to my youngest brother. I > had > > > to > > > repossess it because he refused to buy insurance. His excuse was he was > a > > > "safe driver". > > > > > > The first car was a 78 Cutlass Supreme, sold to my sister in-law in the > > > mid-80s. 6 months later it developed a coolant leak. She ran it out of > > > water, blew both head gaskets & blamed me for selling her a "bad car". > Oh, > > > and I never did get paid for the car. > > > > > > The second car was a 87 Dodge Omni, sold to my Sister in-law & her > disband > > > at the insistence of my Wife. It was "for the kids". I repossessed it > for > > > "non-payment". > > > > > > I resold the same Omni to my Mother in-law, mostly because She lived > around > > > the corner from the Sister in-law and they had to look at it for the > next 5 > > > years. She paid every penny. > > > > > > Notice a pattern? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Tom Hargrave > > > www.kegkits.com > > > 256-656-1924 > > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] > > > On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin > > > Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 9:39 PM > > > To: Mercedes Discussion List > > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T The '87 Acura I Sold...It's Bck > > > > > > if you are going to "tote the note" Best to get a down payment at > least > > > equal to what you have in the car, then if they do make payments, that > > > is just a bonus. > > > > > > Wilton Strickland wrote: > > > > Yeah, my thought, too - 'lucky to get $400 on a $600-car-financing > deal. > > > > Keep the car and sell it for parts/scrap. > > > > > > > > Wilton > > > > > > -- > > > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > > > 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > > > 89 300E, 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, > > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > > > ___ > > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > > > 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: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.10/1994 - Release Date: > 3/10/2009 > > > 7:51 PM > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > > Checked by AVG. > > > Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.10/1994 - Release Date: > 3/10/2009 > > > 7:51 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > -- next part -- > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > URL: > < > http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090312/65 > ed92d1/attachment.html<http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20
Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid
A buddy and I were redoing his bathroom and kitchen below, had to take up the subfloor on bathroom above. Kept telling him to watch out and only step on joists. he got a brain fart and stepped on the sheetrock, went through, and landed on his man parts. He rolled around in agony for sometime and finally got back to work. He had a child some time later, so I guess he was OK. He learned quickly though. --R Mitch Haley wrote: Archer wrote: Now that you mention it, someone did say something about a smoke test. One problem is that the roof was built using prebuilt trusses that make it nearly impossible to get up there and move around without sticking a foot through the ceiling drywall. I probably ought to hire it done. I walked the length of my parents' house a couple of months ago. 12" fiberglass batts between prebuilt trusses on 24" centers, with 1/2" drywall nailed underneath. I put on knee boots and walked on the trusses. Since I was threading my upper body through the truss bracing, there wasn't any danger of losing my balance. The fiberglass popped back up pretty well after I walked on it. Just go slow, don't stomp (you don't want nail pops in the ceiling paint) and put your feet on wood, not gypsum. Oh, and wear a coat you don't mind getting filthy. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings
ld really just like to get > > new > > > > > tires for it as well but will wait a while I guess. I still need to > > get > > > > new > > > > > tires for my other 190D but need to do the shocks. ball joints etc > > > first. > > > > > > > > > > Tom Hargrave wrote: > > > > > > > > > >> You will find a number / letter combo molded into the sidewall. The > > > > number > > > > >> represents the load rating and the letter the speed rating. > > > > >> > > > > >> For example: > > > > >> 91H would be 91 load rating & H the speed rating. > > > > >> 91S would be 91 load rating & S the speed rating. > > > > >> > > > > >> Thanks, > > > > >> Tom Hargrave > > > > >> www.kegkits.com > > > > >> 256-656-1924 > > > > >> > > > > >> -Original Message- > > > > >> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > > > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > > > > >> ] > > > > >> On Behalf Of E M > > > > >> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:41 PM > > > > >> To: Mercedes Discussion List > > > > >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings > > > > >> > > > > >> if you google it, you'll probably find lots of info on how to read > > all > > > > the > > > > >> info on the side of a tire, and there's lots. Temp rating, wear > > > rating, > > > > >> speed rating, origin of manufacture often, as most companies > > > manufacture > > > > >> at > > > > >> different plants, and also date stamped when produced, which is one > > to > > > > >> always keep an eye on when buying new tires too. > > > > >> > > > > >> Ed > > > > >> 300E > > > > >> > > > > >> 2009/3/15 Kaleb C. Striplin > > > > >> > > > > >> Is there a marking somewhere on tires that tells the speed rating? > > > For > > > > >>> instance, if looking at tires that are currently installed, is > > there > > a > > > > >>> way > > > > >>> to know what the speed rating is? I think its on there but I have > > > never > > > > >>> looked for it. > > > > >>> -- > > > > >>> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > > > > >>> 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > > > > >>> 89 300E, 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, > > > > >>> http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > >>> > > > > >>> ___ > > > > >>> http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > > > >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > >>> > > > > >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > > >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > >>> > > > > >>> -- next part -- > > > > >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > > > >> URL: > > > > >> < > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/7b > > > > >> 3aafd8/attachment.html> > > > > >> ___ > > > > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > > > >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > >> > > > > >> 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: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - > > > > >> Release Date: 3/14/2009 > > > > >> 6:54 AM > > > >
Re: [MBZ] O.T The '87 Acura I Sold...It's Baaaack
11.10/1994 - Release Date: > > 3/10/2009 > > > > 7:51 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > > -- next part -- > > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > > URL: > > < > > http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090312/65 > > ed92d1/attachment.html<http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/a ttachments/20090312/65%0Aed92d1/attachment.html> > > > > > > ___ > > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/89 bf7010/attachment.html> > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] wonder if I should buy this?
You would buy a car from a seller named "submanphatboys"? <http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/submanphatboys/> --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110362341492&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNA%3AUS%3A1123&viewitem= -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/2118193c/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > > >> ] > > >> On Behalf Of E M > > >> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:41 PM > > >> To: Mercedes Discussion List > > >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings > > >> > > >> if you google it, you'll probably find lots of info on how to read all > > the > > >> info on the side of a tire, and there's lots. Temp rating, wear > rating, > > >> speed rating, origin of manufacture often, as most companies > manufacture > > >> at > > >> different plants, and also date stamped when produced, which is one to > > >> always keep an eye on when buying new tires too. > > >> > > >> Ed > > >> 300E > > >> > > >> 2009/3/15 Kaleb C. Striplin > > >> > > >> Is there a marking somewhere on tires that tells the speed rating? > For > > >>> instance, if looking at tires that are currently installed, is there a > > >>> way > > >>> to know what the speed rating is? I think its on there but I have > never > > >>> looked for it. > > >>> -- > > >>> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > > >>> 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > > >>> 89 300E, 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, > > >>> http://www.okiebenz.com > > >>> > > >>> ___ > > >>> http://www.okiebenz.com > > >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > >>> > > >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > >>> > > >>> -- next part -- > > >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > >> URL: > > >> < > > >> > > > http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/7b > > >> 3aafd8/attachment.html> > > >> ___ > > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > > >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > >> > > >> 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: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - > > >> Release Date: 3/14/2009 > > >> 6:54 AM > > >> > > >> No virus found in this outgoing message. > > >> Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - > > >> Release Date: 3/14/2009 > > >> 6:54 AM > > >> > > >> > > >> ___ > > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > > >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > >> > > >> 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 - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: > > >> 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 03/14/09 06:54:00 > > >> > > >> > > > -- > > > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > > > 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > > > 89 300E, 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, > > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > > > ___ > > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > -- next part ---
Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel
You guys would die to have the audi diesels we have over here. . I have an a4 diesel and I would say it is great. Today I returned my rental car which was a citroen and it was very very fast and fuel efficient. Very efficient. . My audi does fifty five to sixty mpg and this citroen was better! What you get there is not as good as what we have! The current diesels are awesome. . My dream car, he I needed one, is the CLS 320 cdi. I see it everywhere! DroolZedic On 3/15/09, Curt Raymond wrote: > >From my research these engines are nowhere near as robust as we MB folk > have come to expect however they are MUCH less expensive to rebuild. The > head is less than $1000. > > -Curt > > Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:06:12 -0500 > From: Peter Frederick > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Message-ID: <4c44a440-8017-427a-8956-a566ba4f9...@earthlink.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed > > Any Audi that old is a rare car because they RUST like crazy. > > However, the TD isn't a bad engine (my Volvo has the 6 cylinder 2.4L > version) and other than a fragile aluminum head (sound familiar to OM > 603 owners?) they are quite robust. > > Probably NOT a blown head gasket, although that's possible -- serious > cracking between the valves is usually the problem. This can be bad > enough that the valve guides come loose and "pump" in the head. > However, the Volvo/Renault/VW head can be welded. > > Peter > > > > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/854e7290/attachment.html> > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- Sent from my mobile device ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] load range
On Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:43:26 -0800 Jim Cathey wrote: > > Looking at truck tires, says I need load range E on my truck. Right > > now its got 265 75 16's I believe on it. Calls for 245's instead. On > > tirerack, when changing to 265 instead of 245, seems the tires are > > actually a little cheaper, but dont say they are load range E. Is the > > load range have to do with the max PSI of the tire? In the case of my > > truck, back tires are aired up to 80. I was not sure of load range > > was the weight rating of the tire or how much air it could be blow up > > with. > > The D's I (mistakenly had) put on my truck were rated to 65 PSI, > and had nearly the same weight rating as the E's I'd thought I > was getting. After the catastrophic tire failure last summer, while > loaded, I had E's put on. E's are what my dad insists on having > on his truck, and what I thought I had been getting in the first > place. The E's are rated to 80 PSI. E's are also known as 10-ply, > versus the 8-ply D's. > > You want to haul ass in your jacked Chevy, D's are great. You > want to haul 1-2 tons of crap in your truck, use E's. The info on light truck tires is at the bottom of http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=55 Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings
> tires for it as well but will wait a while I guess. I still need to > get > > > new > > > > tires for my other 190D but need to do the shocks. ball joints etc > > first. > > > > > > > > Tom Hargrave wrote: > > > > > > > >> You will find a number / letter combo molded into the sidewall. The > > > number > > > >> represents the load rating and the letter the speed rating. > > > >> > > > >> For example: > > > >> 91H would be 91 load rating & H the speed rating. > > > >> 91S would be 91 load rating & S the speed rating. > > > >> > > > >> Thanks, > > > >> Tom Hargrave > > > >> www.kegkits.com > > > >> 256-656-1924 > > > >> > > > >> -Original Message- > > > >> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > > > >> ] > > > >> On Behalf Of E M > > > >> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:41 PM > > > >> To: Mercedes Discussion List > > > >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings > > > >> > > > >> if you google it, you'll probably find lots of info on how to read > all > > > the > > > >> info on the side of a tire, and there's lots. Temp rating, wear > > rating, > > > >> speed rating, origin of manufacture often, as most companies > > manufacture > > > >> at > > > >> different plants, and also date stamped when produced, which is one > to > > > >> always keep an eye on when buying new tires too. > > > >> > > > >> Ed > > > >> 300E > > > >> > > > >> 2009/3/15 Kaleb C. Striplin > > > >> > > > >> Is there a marking somewhere on tires that tells the speed rating? > > For > > > >>> instance, if looking at tires that are currently installed, is there > a > > > >>> way > > > >>> to know what the speed rating is? I think its on there but I have > > never > > > >>> looked for it. > > > >>> -- > > > >>> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > > > >>> 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > > > >>> 89 300E, 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, > > > >>> http://www.okiebenz.com > > > >>> > > > >>> ___ > > > >>> http://www.okiebenz.com > > > >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > > >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > >>> > > > >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > >>> > > > >>> -- next part -- > > > >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > > >> URL: > > > >> < > > > >> > > > > > > http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/7b > > > >> 3aafd8/attachment.html> > > > >> ___ > > > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > > > >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > > >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > >> > > > >> 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: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - > > > >> Release Date: 3/14/2009 > > > >> 6:54 AM > > > >> > > > >> No virus found in this outgoing message. > > > >> Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - > > > >> Release Date: 3/14/2009 > > > >> 6:54 AM > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> ___ > > > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > > > >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > > >> To search list archives
[MBZ] 2004 C230 Kompressor ?
A friends girlfriend is looking at one. Is this the one with the bad spring perches? Anyone know what to look for? What chassis number is this? My favorite site for looking up the different chassies, engines, etc. has gone "off line". Need to find another one. -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/516ac538/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 2004 C230 Kompressor ?
OK Don wrote: A friends girlfriend is looking at one. Is this the one with the bad spring perches? W210 (E class after W124) is famous for spring perches, I have no idea about the Cheap Class chassis from this century. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 2004 C230 Kompressor ?
BTW, Don, are you hearing any more Morse code at all, or has it all "dried up?" BTW, again, I was so "great" at reading Morse code that when tuning in the next nav aid station while flying "puddle jumpers" (Cessnas), I'd catch the fist letter the first time I'd hear the ID, catch the second letter the second time, third letter the third time, etc. Even then, I wasn't completely comfortable 'til I heard the voice ID. Awaiting that, I'd turn the volume up a little to make sure I didn't miss it. Often though, over Ohio, I think it was, I'd get a shock - a very high-pitched woman's voice would suddenly shriek LOUDLY in my ear, "Tiverton VOR!!!" Wilton - Original Message - From: "OK Don" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 5:50 PM Subject: [MBZ] 2004 C230 Kompressor ? > A friends girlfriend is looking at one. Is this the one with the bad spring > perches? Anyone know what to look for? What chassis number is this? > My favorite site for looking up the different chassies, engines, etc. has > gone "off line". Need to find another one. > > -- > OK Don > W124 Diesels > Ubuntu 8.10 > KD5NRO > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/51 6ac538/attachment.html> > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel
well, when I pulled the pan last week to do the filter, there was a little shard of white plastic on the pan. I dont know what it came off of. I guess its possible that another small piece of whatever it was got caught up somewhere. If thats the case, what needs to happen, the valve body needs to be pulled, will a person be able to see where its at? Peter Frederick wrote: Most likely it's a shred of plastic in a check valve or shift valve, sometimes prevents either governor pressure control or shift valve movement. Only cure it to check the operating pressures and diagnose correctly, the repair whatever is wrong. Peter -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 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, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
