Re: [MBZ] Quandary
Mercedes steering is more precise. The dial indicator is for precision. I have always done them the same way I did detriot iron. Over many 100s of thousands of miles, I have never had a problem, and never used a dial indicator. But I don't run on a track either. Just on ordinary American roads. If you run on European roads, you may need the precision more. (or roads in most of the rest of the world.) Ever seen the narrow roads, sheer cliffs with no railings and tight switchbacks? After driving my old 190Dc, a detriot car of the 70s feels like herding sheep. Fortunately Detriot iron has gotten better. My 84 Escort Diesel had rock and pinion and handled well. Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> writes: I have not had to replace a wheel bearing on a 126, or 124, but on the older MBs, the bearings were the same as a plymouth, Dodge or Chrysler, and I think ford also The MB wheel bearings are nothing exotic. If that is the case, then why do you have to use a dial indicator on the MB bearings to get the pre-load set right, but on the detroit stuff you can just do the "tighten until you feel drag then back off a little" technique? Allan -- 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 ___ 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] Alas, No Lexus....
Are you back in FL? I thought you were in OH! Took delivery of a 2004 Ford Focus ZTW wagon yesterday. 124k, one owner, local (Florida) car, full service records, maintained by local dealer on the recommended schedule. Gray with gray leather (yes, leather!) interior. Only issues were a power lock solenoid on the passenger door and the AC needing to be topped off to be ice cold. I've put about 75 miles on it so far, and have been really pleased. No, it's not an MB, or even a 300TD, but it's good solid reliable transportation for now. Even went to the dealer today and got a oil change (synthetic), tire rotation and full inspection for $46. Not worth the hassle to do it myself for that kind of $$. I have gathered all the necessary detailing items so I can start in on it, probably this evening, after things cool down a little. A good wash, clay bar treatment, then some 3M Show Car Wax. Then the interior, with the exception of the leather - I have to order some Leatherique from George... Dan ___ 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] 2010 NE MB Chowdah Fest -Coming soon
I would like to make a contribution to help entice the vegetarian/vegan contingent by bringing one of my favorite veggie dishes: Potato . chips! Mystic Seaport Sea Salt and Vinegar Chips. Hard to beat, for the hard-core chip enthusiasts. :) Message: 14 Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:49:47 -0400 From: Mitch Haley To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2010 NE MB Chowdah Fest -Coming soon Message-ID: <4c66f35b.5020...@voyager.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: > Well that would be nice if it did bring you and Wonko here-Actually Fred > prepares huge amounts of all kinds of fresh veggies with a nice > dip-fortunately even though he prefers diesel, there is none in his cooking. > For those who eat seafood, but not meat, I can make the chowdah without > bacon too. I don't know about Bob, but Wonko doesn't eat anything with lungs. 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] transmission question, 1981 300SD
"P. Prud'homme" writes: > While back, I bought a 300SD at an auction. The car needs a minimum > maintenance. When I first took it to the tire/alignment shop, the > owner of the shop mentioned to me that the transmission was slipping > in 1st gear. hummn! > > I am trying to make sense of this before I get into it. The > transmission oil looks clean from the dipstick but before replacing > fluid, filter, etc., is there something else I should aware of? Thank > you. I would first try a change of fluid and filter, using Mobil 1 ATF. I have been very pleased with this fluid in my car. I believe your car would be one of those with a transmission prone to a failure of the B2 piston. Symptoms are slipping out of or not engaging 1st gear, flaring shift into 2nd, but 3rd and 4th work normally. Typically the failure occurs without warning but in my 300D it seemed that there was some flaring for a few months before the piston completely failed. Luckily the repair is not complicated, though many a shop will probably tell the owner they need a new transmission if they are not familiar with this problem. Allan -- 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] Quandary
Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> writes: > I have not had to replace a wheel bearing on a 126, or 124, but on the > older MBs, the bearings were the same as a plymouth, Dodge or > Chrysler, and I think ford also The MB wheel bearings are nothing > exotic. If that is the case, then why do you have to use a dial indicator on the MB bearings to get the pre-load set right, but on the detroit stuff you can just do the "tighten until you feel drag then back off a little" technique? Allan -- 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] Nurburgring lap times
The difference between 7 minutes and 10 minutes on the old Ring. Oh what a difference 3 minutes makes! hee hee http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1YmudW177o Ed 300E On 14 August 2010 17:42, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > It is interesting that 4 GP lap times in the Mercedes W154 still are > listed. Illustrates how good those cars and drivers were. Better yet, the > cars are still nice to look at too. Not ugly like a lot of race cars now. > > > > Exactly! I think the current lap record for a "road based car" was set by >> the Ferrari 599 FXX. Google it everyone, and see just what a difference a >> few minutes makes! It kind of underscores how well this guy did, turning >> a >> lap of the Ring in about 10 minutes. >> >> Ed >> 300E >> >> On 14 August 2010 17:09, wrote: >> >> > ..For a big boat with a low powered 3 litre engine, I think that's >>> some >>> > pretty >>> > good driving and a very respectable time... >>> > >>> Keeping in mind that the current lap record is under seven minutes. >>> >>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%BCrburgring_lap_times >>> >>> RLE >>> >>> ___ >>> 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 > ___ 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] Everybody must be Busy??
Great to hear things went well, and you'll soon be back home again! Best exercise in the world is working the clutch pedal on an old 911 Larry! ;-) Take care, and a speedy full recovery. Ed 300E On 14 August 2010 15:16, LarryT wrote: > Hi Gang!! - > Thanks for the kind words! > > Surgery went great! There was no infection so I didn't have to have a > spacer instead of a new knee fitted. I have done all the physical things > needed to go home but since they require I stay 24 hours after removing a > femoral block, I cannot go home until Sun AM. But that's still fast. > > I get around really good with the walker - I'm sure home health/PT will go > equally well. I should be driving soon... > > Thankfully the 300D is in good shape so that was something I didn't have to > worry about. > > I see ya'll have been busy! I'm watching the W124 Rear Susp. rebuild and > saving all emails - it's something I'll have to do someday. > > That E300 Don has sounds like a great deal! Would love to test drive one > someday - I'll bet the jump from Diesel is FUN! > > Ya'll take care -- > > LarryT > 91 300D > > -- > From: "E M" > Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 9:02 AM > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Everybody must be Busy?? > > Hi Larry, >> >> Hope it all goes smooth this coming week, and you're back home soon. Pack >> your laptop, and if they have wifi, we'll all keep you company while >> you're >> in. ;-) >> >> Speedy recovery! Tell them, this time, you want one that is more >> compatible >> with the use of a Porsche clutch pedal. hee hee. >> >> Ed >> 300E >> >> On 8 August 2010 00:17, Larry T wrote: >> >> Thx guys! I appreciate the kind thoughts! >>> ;-) >>> >>> >>> LarryT >>> 91 300D >>> >>> Import - Export >>> Putting Buyers & Sellers Together >>> >>> -- >>> From: "WILTON" >>> Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 11:35 PM >>> >>> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" >>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Everybody must be Busy?? >>> >>> >>> 'Hope it goes well. >>> Wilton - Original Message - From: "Larry T" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 11:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Everybody must be Busy?? Geez, This is the list I can usually count on to be busy all the time. Today, things are slow. Last email was 3 hours ago I hope everyone is having a good weekend - I'm having my Knee Replacement redone next week - the 1st was great for 12 months - then, 2 weeks into the 13th month something started failing. So we're going to take another whack at it. ;-^ Wish me luck! LarryT 91 300D Import - Export Putting Buyers & Sellers Together -- From: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 4:27 PM To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Subject: Re: [MBZ] A Coupe with 2 tops? Must be a Drophead Coupé. > > 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 ___ >>> 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] transmission question, 1981 300SD
P. Prud'homme wrote: While back, I bought a 300SD at an auction. The car needs a minimum maintenance. When I first took it to the tire/alignment shop, the owner of the shop mentioned to me that the transmission was slipping in 1st gear. hummn! But you don't notice it? And this was a tire store, not a Mercedes specialist? If you apply brake and throttle for a few seconds with the selector in "L" (like 3-5 seconds, not a long time) where does the tachometer stabilize? Sorting out the transmission controls can be quite a task, especially if somebody has buggered it up already. 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] Alas, No Lexus....
On Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:23:08 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > I thought you lived in indiana or somewhere? He did, but he said 2 - 3 weeks ago that he was returning to Florida. 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] Dory didn't want to go.
Yes-Dory was resilient to the end-was a good car for you, in spite of rough trip home when you bought it. . Did you keep Dory's radiator in case RED needs one? Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 9:26 PM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] Dory didn't want to go. Sent Dory the '85 190D off to the scrapper yesterday. That car had some fight left, even with no engine it REALLY didn't want to go. The passenger side rear parking brake was stuck and I hadn't delt with it. We had a Polaris Sportsman 500cc 4x4 to pull it on with. Normally this is no problem, buddy Chuck has hauled many cars with that quad but it absolutely could not move Dory. So we jacked it up and put a 2x12 under the wheel and ski'd it out of my yard. Got as far as getting the rear wheels onto the ramp and broke the winch cable. Tried pushing and got a little farther but when I tried standing on the back of the quad to get some more traction the Polaris slipped off the rear of the car and headed for the sky! I was scared but buddy Chuck thought it was the funniest thing he'd see for weeks... Finally I pulled the offending wheel and slid the car up on the backing plate... Sad... Tonight we took RI Red, the '84 190D to Keene for dinner. The temp seems to run high but it doesn't seem to have any rhyme or reason so I wonder if its a red herring. The non-contact thermometer will tell all. -Curt ___ 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] 2010 NE MB Chowdah Fest -Coming soon
OK-well we will have pictures & stories to share. It is a long way. Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 5:05 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2010 NE MB Chowdah Fest -Coming soon If it had a face or a mama, I don't eat it. No dairy or eggs either. Lost 70 lbs so far. I would partake in the chowder and I would, like Wonko, eat the fish and crustations. I am not a militant vegan. RI is far from AZ Bob R On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 12:49 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: > >> Well that would be nice if it did bring you and Wonko here-Actually Fred >> prepares huge amounts of all kinds of fresh veggies with a nice >> dip-fortunately even though he prefers diesel, there is none in his >> cooking. >> For those who eat seafood, but not meat, I can make the chowdah without >> bacon too. >> > > I don't know about Bob, but Wonko doesn't eat anything with lungs. > > 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] 2010 NE MB Chowdah Fest -Coming soon
OK-we will make corn chowdah like the Amish do in PA-I lived in central PA for a number of years. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 3:50 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2010 NE MB Chowdah Fest -Coming soon Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: > Well that would be nice if it did bring you and Wonko here-Actually Fred > prepares huge amounts of all kinds of fresh veggies with a nice > dip-fortunately even though he prefers diesel, there is none in his cooking. > For those who eat seafood, but not meat, I can make the chowdah without > bacon too. I don't know about Bob, but Wonko doesn't eat anything with lungs. 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] Everybody must be Busy??
Larry, Good to hear it went well-take care and keep thinking about that rear suspension rebuild-on the 300D that is. . Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 3:17 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Everybody must be Busy?? Hi Gang!! - Thanks for the kind words! Surgery went great! There was no infection so I didn't have to have a spacer instead of a new knee fitted. I have done all the physical things needed to go home but since they require I stay 24 hours after removing a femoral block, I cannot go home until Sun AM. But that's still fast. I get around really good with the walker - I'm sure home health/PT will go equally well. I should be driving soon... Thankfully the 300D is in good shape so that was something I didn't have to worry about. I see ya'll have been busy! I'm watching the W124 Rear Susp. rebuild and saving all emails - it's something I'll have to do someday. That E300 Don has sounds like a great deal! Would love to test drive one someday - I'll bet the jump from Diesel is FUN! Ya'll take care -- LarryT 91 300D -- From: "E M" Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 9:02 AM To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Subject: Re: [MBZ] Everybody must be Busy?? > Hi Larry, > > Hope it all goes smooth this coming week, and you're back home soon. Pack > your laptop, and if they have wifi, we'll all keep you company while > you're > in. ;-) > > Speedy recovery! Tell them, this time, you want one that is more > compatible > with the use of a Porsche clutch pedal. hee hee. > > Ed > 300E > > On 8 August 2010 00:17, Larry T wrote: > >> Thx guys! I appreciate the kind thoughts! >> ;-) >> >> >> LarryT >> 91 300D >> >> Import - Export >> Putting Buyers & Sellers Together >> >> -- >> From: "WILTON" >> Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 11:35 PM >> >> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Everybody must be Busy?? >> >> >> 'Hope it goes well. >>> >>> Wilton >>> >>> - Original Message - From: "Larry T" >>> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" >>> Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 11:04 PM >>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Everybody must be Busy?? >>> >>> >>> Geez, This is the list I can usually count on to be busy all the time. >>> Today, things are slow. Last email was 3 hours ago >>> >>> I hope everyone is having a good weekend - >>> I'm having my Knee Replacement redone next week - the 1st was great for >>> 12 >>> months - then, 2 weeks into the 13th month something started failing. >>> So >>> we're going to take another whack at it. >>> ;-^ Wish me luck! >>> >>> LarryT >>> 91 300D >>> >>> Import - Export >>> Putting Buyers & Sellers Together >>> >>> -- >>> From: "Mitch Haley" >>> Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 4:27 PM >>> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" >>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] A Coupe with 2 tops? >>> >>> Must be a Drophead Coupé. 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 >>> >>> >> ___ >> 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/listinf
Re: [MBZ] Alas, No Lexus....
Yup. Back in Tampa. Start my new job on Monday, the youngest starts college on the 24th. Soon as the house in Indy sells, the wife and the eldest will be heading down. Dan --- On Sat, 8/14/10, Mitch Haley wrote: > From: Mitch Haley > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Alas, No Lexus > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Date: Saturday, August 14, 2010, 6:12 PM > LWB250 wrote: > > Took delivery of a 2004 Ford Focus ZTW wagon > yesterday. 124k, one owner, local (Florida) car, > > You live in Florida again? > ___ 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] Dory didn't want to go.
Sent Dory the '85 190D off to the scrapper yesterday. That car had some fight left, even with no engine it REALLY didn't want to go. The passenger side rear parking brake was stuck and I hadn't delt with it. We had a Polaris Sportsman 500cc 4x4 to pull it on with. Normally this is no problem, buddy Chuck has hauled many cars with that quad but it absolutely could not move Dory. So we jacked it up and put a 2x12 under the wheel and ski'd it out of my yard. Got as far as getting the rear wheels onto the ramp and broke the winch cable. Tried pushing and got a little farther but when I tried standing on the back of the quad to get some more traction the Polaris slipped off the rear of the car and headed for the sky! I was scared but buddy Chuck thought it was the funniest thing he'd see for weeks... Finally I pulled the offending wheel and slid the car up on the backing plate... Sad... Tonight we took RI Red, the '84 190D to Keene for dinner. The temp seems to run high but it doesn't seem to have any rhyme or reason so I wonder if its a red herring. The non-contact thermometer will tell all. -Curt ___ 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] transmission question, 1981 300SD
While back, I bought a 300SD at an auction. The car needs a minimum maintenance. When I first took it to the tire/alignment shop, the owner of the shop mentioned to me that the transmission was slipping in 1st gear. hummn! I am trying to make sense of this before I get into it. The transmission oil looks clean from the dipstick but before replacing fluid, filter, etc., is there something else I should aware of? Thank you. --PT, 300D 1981 ___ 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] Alas, No Lexus....
I thought you lived in indiana or somewhere? LWB250 wrote: Took delivery of a 2004 Ford Focus ZTW wagon yesterday. 124k, one owner, local (Florida) car, full service records, maintained by local dealer on the recommended schedule. Gray with gray leather (yes, leather!) interior. Only issues were a power lock solenoid on the passenger door and the AC needing to be topped off to be ice cold. I've put about 75 miles on it so far, and have been really pleased. No, it's not an MB, or even a 300TD, but it's good solid reliable transportation for now. Even went to the dealer today and got a oil change (synthetic), tire rotation and full inspection for $46. Not worth the hassle to do it myself for that kind of $$. I have gathered all the necessary detailing items so I can start in on it, probably this evening, after things cool down a little. A good wash, clay bar treatment, then some 3M Show Car Wax. Then the interior, with the exception of the leather - I have to order some Leatherique from George... Dan ___ 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, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 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] Everybody must be Busy??
That's Good News Larry. Get Well Soon I hear a MB in the background calling for you to work on it. Russ W. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 2:17 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Everybody must be Busy?? Hi Gang!! - Thanks for the kind words! Surgery went great! There was no infection so I didn't have to have a spacer instead of a new knee fitted. I have done all the physical things needed to go home but since they require I stay 24 hours after removing a femoral block, I cannot go home until Sun AM. But that's still fast. I get around really good with the walker - I'm sure home health/PT will go equally well. I should be driving soon... Thankfully the 300D is in good shape so that was something I didn't have to worry about. I see ya'll have been busy! I'm watching the W124 Rear Susp. rebuild and saving all emails - it's something I'll have to do someday. That E300 Don has sounds like a great deal! Would love to test drive one someday - I'll bet the jump from Diesel is FUN! Ya'll take care -- LarryT 91 300D -- From: "E M" Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 9:02 AM To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Subject: Re: [MBZ] Everybody must be Busy?? > Hi Larry, > > Hope it all goes smooth this coming week, and you're back home soon. > Pack your laptop, and if they have wifi, we'll all keep you company > while you're in. ;-) > > Speedy recovery! Tell them, this time, you want one that is more > compatible with the use of a Porsche clutch pedal. hee hee. > > Ed > 300E > > On 8 August 2010 00:17, Larry T wrote: > >> Thx guys! I appreciate the kind thoughts! >> ;-) >> >> >> LarryT >> 91 300D >> >> Import - Export >> Putting Buyers & Sellers Together >> >> -- >> From: "WILTON" >> Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 11:35 PM >> >> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Everybody must be Busy?? >> >> >> 'Hope it goes well. >>> >>> Wilton >>> >>> - Original Message - From: "Larry T" >>> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" >>> Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 11:04 PM >>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Everybody must be Busy?? >>> >>> >>> Geez, This is the list I can usually count on to be busy all the time. >>> Today, things are slow. Last email was 3 hours ago >>> >>> I hope everyone is having a good weekend - I'm having my Knee >>> Replacement redone next week - the 1st was great for >>> 12 >>> months - then, 2 weeks into the 13th month something started failing. >>> So >>> we're going to take another whack at it. >>> ;-^ Wish me luck! >>> >>> LarryT >>> 91 300D >>> >>> Import - Export >>> Putting Buyers & Sellers Together >>> >>> -- >>> From: "Mitch Haley" >>> Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 4:27 PM >>> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" >>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] A Coupe with 2 tops? >>> >>> Must be a Drophead Coupé. 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 >>> >>> >> ___ >> 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to
Re: [MBZ] Alas, No Lexus....
LWB250 wrote: Took delivery of a 2004 Ford Focus ZTW wagon yesterday. 124k, one owner, local (Florida) car, You live in Florida again? ___ 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] Alas, No Lexus....
Took delivery of a 2004 Ford Focus ZTW wagon yesterday. 124k, one owner, local (Florida) car, full service records, maintained by local dealer on the recommended schedule. Gray with gray leather (yes, leather!) interior. Only issues were a power lock solenoid on the passenger door and the AC needing to be topped off to be ice cold. I've put about 75 miles on it so far, and have been really pleased. No, it's not an MB, or even a 300TD, but it's good solid reliable transportation for now. Even went to the dealer today and got a oil change (synthetic), tire rotation and full inspection for $46. Not worth the hassle to do it myself for that kind of $$. I have gathered all the necessary detailing items so I can start in on it, probably this evening, after things cool down a little. A good wash, clay bar treatment, then some 3M Show Car Wax. Then the interior, with the exception of the leather - I have to order some Leatherique from George... Dan ___ 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] Nurburgring lap times
It is interesting that 4 GP lap times in the Mercedes W154 still are listed. Illustrates how good those cars and drivers were. Better yet, the cars are still nice to look at too. Not ugly like a lot of race cars now. Exactly! I think the current lap record for a "road based car" was set by the Ferrari 599 FXX. Google it everyone, and see just what a difference a few minutes makes! It kind of underscores how well this guy did, turning a lap of the Ring in about 10 minutes. Ed 300E On 14 August 2010 17:09, wrote: > ..For a big boat with a low powered 3 litre engine, I think that's some > pretty > good driving and a very respectable time... > Keeping in mind that the current lap record is under seven minutes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%BCrburgring_lap_times RLE ___ 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] ML320 status
I'll call them Monday AM and get the price. It's listed here at $177: http://www.mercedesmanuals.com/1998_2005_Mercedes_Benz_163_ML_Class_Manual_p/t270016305.htm On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 4:26 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: > On Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:06:59 -0700 Alex Chamberlain > wrote: > > > On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 1:48 PM, OK Don wrote: > > > I clearly need a service manual for the W163. I have no idea how to > > > invoke, much less read, the codes. > > > > > > > http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/9124/?requestedDocId=9124 > > > > If it's listed here, hopefully it's still available, at least more > > reliably than the CD-ROM FSMs for the older cars. > > No listing for 124 nor 126. > > > 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 > -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1991 300E (for sale) 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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] ML320 status
OK - I thought it might easily slip in the back of the truck -- maybe I'll get up ealy in the AM after I get the parts and come up -- On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 4:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Its a huge heavy thing, not at all something that can be transported > around. It also has a leak somewhere which I am hoping to maybe fix today > when it cools off a little. > > > OK Don wrote: > >> It's too hot to bring it there with no AC - bring the machine down >> tomorrow >> when you come for the car -- >> >> >> > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro > manny, 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 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1991 300E (for sale) 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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] ML320 status
Its a huge heavy thing, not at all something that can be transported around. It also has a leak somewhere which I am hoping to maybe fix today when it cools off a little. OK Don wrote: It's too hot to bring it there with no AC - bring the machine down tomorrow when you come for the car -- -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 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] Quandary
I have not had to replace a wheel bearing on a 126, or 124, but on the older MBs, the bearings were the same as a plymouth, Dodge or Chrysler, and I think ford also. If you had enough of the old bearing race left to get the bearing number, any bearing shop should have it or be able to get it for you. The MB wheel bearings are nothing exotic. FLAPS books are often wrong, and it is not just foreign cars. They have lots of mistakes on domestic cars also. I have a 1989 Mercedes 300 SE with 175,000 miles on it. I put the last 40,000 on it and it has been a really dependable car even though I have done a good bit of work on it. Thing is, the car is 20+ years old and it needs a paint job and the seats are cracked pretty bad. I had a front wheel bearing go out on it this week and spent the entire day today trying to get the right bearing turning a 1.5 hour job into an all day affair because all the car part stores in my area have the wrong bearings and seals listed on their computers. (This isn't surprising but it is an example of owning a relatively rare car ) Thing is, do I put any more money into it? It doesn't have a speck of rust on it but it has enough hail craters to make it resemble a golf ball yet I still get compliments on it. Just today a black lady said she really liked my car even though she was driving a $40,000 SUV. Upholstery shop wants $800+ to redo the seats, needs exhaust from the cat converter back, hail dents, oil leak and the rear springs are sagging. Do I put $4000 into a $2000 car to have a $2500 car or plop down $4000 on another, newer car? ___ 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] ML320 status
On Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:06:59 -0700 Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 1:48 PM, OK Don wrote: > > I clearly need a service manual for the W163. I have no idea how to > > invoke, much less read, the codes. > > > > http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/9124/?requestedDocId=9124 > > If it's listed here, hopefully it's still available, at least more > reliably than the CD-ROM FSMs for the older cars. No listing for 124 nor 126. 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] Nurburgring lap times
Exactly! I think the current lap record for a "road based car" was set by the Ferrari 599 FXX. Google it everyone, and see just what a difference a few minutes makes! It kind of underscores how well this guy did, turning a lap of the Ring in about 10 minutes. Ed 300E On 14 August 2010 17:09, wrote: > > ..For a big boat with a low powered 3 litre engine, I think that's some > > pretty > > good driving and a very respectable time... > > > Keeping in mind that the current lap record is under seven minutes. > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%BCrburgring_lap_times > > RLE > > ___ > 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] Quandary
Good advise. And have a close look at those valve guides too if it's the inline 6, it is getting up there with 175,000 on it. They may be the deal breaker for you if they need attention, and you factor that cost in. Ed 300E On 14 August 2010 15:22, LarryT wrote: > I went through this with my 78 240D a few years ago - 1995 I think - and it > basically came to $3000 needed to make it basically as new. I would have > liked a new car at the time but didn't want to spend "new car" money. Then > I looked at what I'd get for $3000 on the used car lot - it became a > no-brainer. > > But before you start throwing money at the problem, go through the car > again and find every thing needed to make it long term reliable and nice to > look at, then go through the used cars price list... > > Good luck > LarryT > 91 300D > > -- > From: "Kathmandu" > Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 1:40 AM > To: > Subject: [MBZ] Quandary > > I have a 1989 Mercedes 300 SE with 175,000 miles on it. I put the last >> 40,000 on it and it has been a really dependable car even though I have done >> a good bit of work on it. Thing is, the car is 20+ years old and it needs a >> paint job and the seats are cracked pretty bad. I had a front wheel bearing >> go out on it this week and spent the entire day today trying to get the >> right bearing turning a 1.5 hour job into an all day affair because all the >> car part stores in my area have the wrong bearings and seals listed on their >> computers. (This isn't surprising but it is an example of owning a >> relatively rare car ) Thing is, do I put any more money into it? It >> doesn't have a speck of rust on it but it has enough hail craters to make it >> resemble a golf ball yet I still get compliments on it. Just today a black >> lady said she really liked my car even though she was driving a $40,000 SUV. >> Upholstery shop wants $800+ to redo the seats, needs exhaust from the cat >> converter back, hail dents, oil leak and the rear springs are sagging. Do >> I put $4000 into a $2000 car to have a $2500 car or plop down $4000 on >> another, newer car? >> >> ___ >> 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] ML320 status
It's too hot to bring it there with no AC - bring the machine down tomorrow when you come for the car -- On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 4:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > I got an AC machine, bring it here and do the work, then charge it back up. > OK Don wrote: > >> Can you use an old freon container for a recovery tank by pulling a >> vacuum >> in it, then hooking it up to the AC system? At least good enough to not be >> dumping all the R134a into the atmosphere? >> >> The indy shops around here want $154 each for the expansion valve and the >> receiver/drier - I ordered then from Rusty for $30 and $23. They are >> getting >> between $90 and $100 per hour. My only concern is not having a way to >> capture the Freon when I open the system. >> >> On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 10:12 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin > >wrote: >> >> >> >>> Sounds to me like its got a big leak and she charged it up real quick in >>> order to sell it, then it leaked down after you got it. >>> >>> >>> OK Don wrote: >>> >>> >>> We didn't change the controls from yesterday. The low side did drop from the max on the low gauge to about 70 in the two seconds the compressor ran. I didn't connect the high side - so don't know what happened there. I'll do that tomorrow. How do you add freon if the compressor isn't running? Find a pressure or temp switch and open or short the wires, as needed? I found a note in one of the service tickets from the PO that stated that the expension valve would need to be replaced sometime in the future. That was in 2008 when she had freon added, and there was a charge for UV dye on the ticket. On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 9:03 PM, Peter Frederick >>> > wrote: > > > Make sure you didn't set the controls strange and that you don't have > the > temp wheel set too high. However, unless you lost a temperature > sensor, > sounds like it's low on freon. If you have the gauge set on, the low > side > will drop any time the compressor is on, but what you need to watch is > the > high side. Less than about 50 psi shuts off the compressor. Less than > about 150 psi on the high side you won't get much cooling at 95 F. > > Peter > > > ___ > 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, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 >>> 300D, >>> 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D >>> euro >>> manny, 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 - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: >> 271.1.1/3071 - Release Date: 08/14/10 03:48:00 >> >> >> > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro > manny, 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 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1991 300E (for sale) 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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] Nurburgring lap times
> ..For a big boat with a low powered 3 litre engine, I think that's some > pretty > good driving and a very respectable time... > Keeping in mind that the current lap record is under seven minutes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%BCrburgring_lap_times RLE ___ 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] ML320 status
I got an AC machine, bring it here and do the work, then charge it back up. OK Don wrote: Can you use an old freon container for a recovery tank by pulling a vacuum in it, then hooking it up to the AC system? At least good enough to not be dumping all the R134a into the atmosphere? The indy shops around here want $154 each for the expansion valve and the receiver/drier - I ordered then from Rusty for $30 and $23. They are getting between $90 and $100 per hour. My only concern is not having a way to capture the Freon when I open the system. On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 10:12 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Sounds to me like its got a big leak and she charged it up real quick in order to sell it, then it leaked down after you got it. OK Don wrote: We didn't change the controls from yesterday. The low side did drop from the max on the low gauge to about 70 in the two seconds the compressor ran. I didn't connect the high side - so don't know what happened there. I'll do that tomorrow. How do you add freon if the compressor isn't running? Find a pressure or temp switch and open or short the wires, as needed? I found a note in one of the service tickets from the PO that stated that the expension valve would need to be replaced sometime in the future. That was in 2008 when she had freon added, and there was a charge for UV dye on the ticket. On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 9:03 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: Make sure you didn't set the controls strange and that you don't have the temp wheel set too high. However, unless you lost a temperature sensor, sounds like it's low on freon. If you have the gauge set on, the low side will drop any time the compressor is on, but what you need to watch is the high side. Less than about 50 psi shuts off the compressor. Less than about 150 psi on the high side you won't get much cooling at 95 F. Peter ___ 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, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 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 - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3071 - Release Date: 08/14/10 03:48:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 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] 2010 NE MB Chowdah Fest -Coming soon
If it had a face or a mama, I don't eat it. No dairy or eggs either. Lost 70 lbs so far. I would partake in the chowder and I would, like Wonko, eat the fish and crustations. I am not a militant vegan. RI is far from AZ Bob R On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 12:49 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: > >> Well that would be nice if it did bring you and Wonko here-Actually Fred >> prepares huge amounts of all kinds of fresh veggies with a nice >> dip-fortunately even though he prefers diesel, there is none in his >> cooking. >> For those who eat seafood, but not meat, I can make the chowdah without >> bacon too. >> > > I don't know about Bob, but Wonko doesn't eat anything with lungs. > > 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] 2010 NE MB Chowdah Fest -Coming soon
Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Well that would be nice if it did bring you and Wonko here-Actually Fred prepares huge amounts of all kinds of fresh veggies with a nice dip-fortunately even though he prefers diesel, there is none in his cooking. For those who eat seafood, but not meat, I can make the chowdah without bacon too. I don't know about Bob, but Wonko doesn't eat anything with lungs. 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] ML320 status
OK Don writes: > Can you use an old freon container for a recovery tank by pulling a vacuum > in it, then hooking it up to the AC system? At least good enough to not be > dumping all the R134a into the atmosphere? Take it to a shop and just have them evacuate the system. That surely can't cost too much. -- 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] Quandary
I went through this with my 78 240D a few years ago - 1995 I think - and it basically came to $3000 needed to make it basically as new. I would have liked a new car at the time but didn't want to spend "new car" money. Then I looked at what I'd get for $3000 on the used car lot - it became a no-brainer. But before you start throwing money at the problem, go through the car again and find every thing needed to make it long term reliable and nice to look at, then go through the used cars price list... Good luck LarryT 91 300D -- From: "Kathmandu" Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 1:40 AM To: Subject: [MBZ] Quandary I have a 1989 Mercedes 300 SE with 175,000 miles on it. I put the last 40,000 on it and it has been a really dependable car even though I have done a good bit of work on it. Thing is, the car is 20+ years old and it needs a paint job and the seats are cracked pretty bad. I had a front wheel bearing go out on it this week and spent the entire day today trying to get the right bearing turning a 1.5 hour job into an all day affair because all the car part stores in my area have the wrong bearings and seals listed on their computers. (This isn't surprising but it is an example of owning a relatively rare car ) Thing is, do I put any more money into it? It doesn't have a speck of rust on it but it has enough hail craters to make it resemble a golf ball yet I still get compliments on it. Just today a black lady said she really liked my car even though she was driving a $40,000 SUV. Upholstery shop wants $800+ to redo the seats, needs exhaust from the cat converter back, hail dents, oil leak and the rear springs are sagging. Do I put $4000 into a $2000 car to have a $2500 car or plop down $4000 on another, newer car? ___ 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] Everybody must be Busy??
Hi Gang!! - Thanks for the kind words! Surgery went great! There was no infection so I didn't have to have a spacer instead of a new knee fitted. I have done all the physical things needed to go home but since they require I stay 24 hours after removing a femoral block, I cannot go home until Sun AM. But that's still fast. I get around really good with the walker - I'm sure home health/PT will go equally well. I should be driving soon... Thankfully the 300D is in good shape so that was something I didn't have to worry about. I see ya'll have been busy! I'm watching the W124 Rear Susp. rebuild and saving all emails - it's something I'll have to do someday. That E300 Don has sounds like a great deal! Would love to test drive one someday - I'll bet the jump from Diesel is FUN! Ya'll take care -- LarryT 91 300D -- From: "E M" Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 9:02 AM To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Subject: Re: [MBZ] Everybody must be Busy?? Hi Larry, Hope it all goes smooth this coming week, and you're back home soon. Pack your laptop, and if they have wifi, we'll all keep you company while you're in. ;-) Speedy recovery! Tell them, this time, you want one that is more compatible with the use of a Porsche clutch pedal. hee hee. Ed 300E On 8 August 2010 00:17, Larry T wrote: Thx guys! I appreciate the kind thoughts! ;-) LarryT 91 300D Import - Export Putting Buyers & Sellers Together -- From: "WILTON" Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 11:35 PM To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Subject: Re: [MBZ] Everybody must be Busy?? 'Hope it goes well. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Larry T" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 11:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Everybody must be Busy?? Geez, This is the list I can usually count on to be busy all the time. Today, things are slow. Last email was 3 hours ago I hope everyone is having a good weekend - I'm having my Knee Replacement redone next week - the 1st was great for 12 months - then, 2 weeks into the 13th month something started failing. So we're going to take another whack at it. ;-^ Wish me luck! LarryT 91 300D Import - Export Putting Buyers & Sellers Together -- From: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 4:27 PM To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Subject: Re: [MBZ] A Coupe with 2 tops? Must be a Drophead Coupé. 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 ___ 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] (SPAM?) Re: ML320 status
Sounds better all the time! Unfortunately - the system doesn't start that way --- On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 11:47 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: > > I'm a big fan of vent-able test refrigerants. > > -- Jim > -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1991 300E 1990 300D 2.5T ___ 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] (SPAM?) Re: ML320 status
Can you use an old freon container for a recovery tank by pulling a vacuum in it, then hooking it up to the AC system? No, not really. The problem is the phase change: in gaseous state the refrigerant charge is many times larger than the size of that tank. I've heard of people getting most of the charge out of something by refrigerating the tank and heating (like in the sun) the car and letting natural migration and condensation in the tank do most of the work, but I think that takes just shy of forever to do. I'm a big fan of vent-able test refrigerants. -- 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] 2010 NE MB Chowdah Fest -Coming soon
Well that would be nice if it did bring you and Wonko here-Actually Fred prepares huge amounts of all kinds of fresh veggies with a nice dip-fortunately even though he prefers diesel, there is none in his cooking. For those who eat seafood, but not meat, I can make the chowdah without bacon too. Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 12:25 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2010 NE MB Chowdah Fest -Coming soon Did you mention "lots of veggies" to pursuade Wacko and I to make the trip? All yous guys live so far away. Bob R An almost 3K miles away, non-militant vegan ___ 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] 2010 NE MB Chowdah Fest -Coming soon
Did you mention "lots of veggies" to pursuade Wacko and I to make the trip? All yous guys live so far away. Bob R An almost 3K miles away, non-militant vegan On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 4:51 AM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: > Reminder > > > > The third annual New England Mercedes Benz Chowdah fest picnic will again > be > held on the second Saturday of September -Sept 11, 2010 at Goddard State > Park in Warwick RI. at the same picnic sites as last year #40-43. > > > > Special door prize this year donated by Rusty Cullens of BuyMB Parts- a > Mercedes logo polo shirt. > > > > We will begin around 10 AM with that venerable New England tradition- > Dunkin Donuts & coffee and will eat lunch around 1PM. In addition to > homemade chowdah, we will have Curt's special burgers, lots of veggies etc. > > > > There will also be storytelling, hood raising, awards, and our usual > photo > op. > > > > > > We will pass the hubcap for a donation for park fees, food, etc. > > > > Let me know if you'd like directions, information on motels, nearest > diesel > pump, etc. > > > > Dwight > > > > Dwight E. Giles, Jr. > > 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. > > 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. > > Wickford, RI > > > > > > > > > > > > -- next part ------ > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: not available > Type: image/jpeg > Size: 7122 bytes > Desc: not available > URL: < > http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100814/bffb2699/attachment.jpe > > > ___ > 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] ML320 status
Can you use an old freon container for a recovery tank by pulling a vacuum in it, then hooking it up to the AC system? At least good enough to not be dumping all the R134a into the atmosphere? The indy shops around here want $154 each for the expansion valve and the receiver/drier - I ordered then from Rusty for $30 and $23. They are getting between $90 and $100 per hour. My only concern is not having a way to capture the Freon when I open the system. On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 10:12 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Sounds to me like its got a big leak and she charged it up real quick in > order to sell it, then it leaked down after you got it. > > > OK Don wrote: > >> We didn't change the controls from yesterday. The low side did drop from >> the >> max on the low gauge to about 70 in the two seconds the compressor ran. I >> didn't connect the high side - so don't know what happened there. I'll do >> that tomorrow. >> How do you add freon if the compressor isn't running? Find a pressure or >> temp switch and open or short the wires, as needed? >> >> I found a note in one of the service tickets from the PO that stated that >> the expension valve would need to be replaced sometime in the future. That >> was in 2008 when she had freon added, and there was a charge for UV dye on >> the ticket. >> >> On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 9:03 PM, Peter Frederick > >wrote: >> >> >> >>> Make sure you didn't set the controls strange and that you don't have the >>> temp wheel set too high. However, unless you lost a temperature sensor, >>> sounds like it's low on freon. If you have the gauge set on, the low >>> side >>> will drop any time the compressor is on, but what you need to watch is >>> the >>> high side. Less than about 50 psi shuts off the compressor. Less than >>> about 150 psi on the high side you won't get much cooling at 95 F. >>> >>> Peter >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> 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, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro > manny, 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 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1991 300E 1990 300D 2.5T ___ 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] 2010 NE MB Chowdah Fest -Coming soon
Reminder The third annual New England Mercedes Benz Chowdah fest picnic will again be held on the second Saturday of September -Sept 11, 2010 at Goddard State Park in Warwick RI. at the same picnic sites as last year #40-43. Special door prize this year donated by Rusty Cullens of BuyMB Parts- a Mercedes logo polo shirt. We will begin around 10 AM with that venerable New England tradition- Dunkin Donuts & coffee and will eat lunch around 1PM. In addition to homemade chowdah, we will have Curt's special burgers, lots of veggies etc. There will also be storytelling, hood raising, awards, and our usual photo op. We will pass the hubcap for a donation for park fees, food, etc. Let me know if you'd like directions, information on motels, nearest diesel pump, etc. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7122 bytes Desc: not available URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100814/bffb2699/attachment.jpe> ___ 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] ML320 status
Sounds to me like its got a big leak and she charged it up real quick in order to sell it, then it leaked down after you got it. OK Don wrote: We didn't change the controls from yesterday. The low side did drop from the max on the low gauge to about 70 in the two seconds the compressor ran. I didn't connect the high side - so don't know what happened there. I'll do that tomorrow. How do you add freon if the compressor isn't running? Find a pressure or temp switch and open or short the wires, as needed? I found a note in one of the service tickets from the PO that stated that the expension valve would need to be replaced sometime in the future. That was in 2008 when she had freon added, and there was a charge for UV dye on the ticket. On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 9:03 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: Make sure you didn't set the controls strange and that you don't have the temp wheel set too high. However, unless you lost a temperature sensor, sounds like it's low on freon. If you have the gauge set on, the low side will drop any time the compressor is on, but what you need to watch is the high side. Less than about 50 psi shuts off the compressor. Less than about 150 psi on the high side you won't get much cooling at 95 F. Peter ___ 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, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 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] CL Photog of the week
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1894361188.html --R ___ 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] Porsche GT3 Cup at Pike's Peak
For a big boat with a low powered 3 litre engine, I think that's some pretty good driving and a very respectable time. Ed 300E On 14 August 2010 05:49, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > One for my good luck > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6q04Tjaicc&feature=related > > Hendrik > who needs to take the TE out to the ring > > > Hendrik & Fay wrote: > >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iUKaPlBl8 >> Bloody Porch drivers. >> >> Hendrik >> who is flat out >> >> Hendrik & Fay wrote: >> >>> There is an old saying along the line of "any fool can race a car up a >>> mountain, it takes skill to race it down". This rich kid ain't got it. >>> >>> Hendrik >>> who doesn't have enough money to play like this >>> >>> relng...@aol.com wrote: >>> http://forums.190slgroup.com/showthread.php?7841 RLE >>> >>> >> > > ___ > 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] Track laying machine
Van Knutson writes: > No, Tarek, you were right the first time. Rails can be parallel, but > also have positive or negative camber, which is perpendicularity or > lack thereof. I'll bet that can get out of whack too. Pretty sure they also "bank" the rails in curves so that the outer rail is somewhat higher than the inner, depending on the radius of the curve and the speed limit on the track. -- 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] Porsche GT3 Cup at Pike's Peak
I must have been overcome with the noise of the 103 motor but that should have read "One more for good luck", perhaps my fingers are being subliminalagain. Although if I get a chance to flog a half decent car around the ring, I would be a pretty lucky fellow. Hendrik whose fingers type faster than his brain thinks Hendrik & Fay wrote: One for my good luck http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6q04Tjaicc&feature=related Hendrik who needs to take the TE out to the ring ___ 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] Porsche GT3 Cup at Pike's Peak
One for my good luck http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6q04Tjaicc&feature=related Hendrik who needs to take the TE out to the ring Hendrik & Fay wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iUKaPlBl8 Bloody Porch drivers. Hendrik who is flat out Hendrik & Fay wrote: There is an old saying along the line of "any fool can race a car up a mountain, it takes skill to race it down". This rich kid ain't got it. Hendrik who doesn't have enough money to play like this relng...@aol.com wrote: http://forums.190slgroup.com/showthread.php?7841 RLE ___ 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] Porsche GT3 Cup at Pike's Peak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iUKaPlBl8 Bloody Porch drivers. Hendrik who is flat out Hendrik & Fay wrote: There is an old saying along the line of "any fool can race a car up a mountain, it takes skill to race it down". This rich kid ain't got it. Hendrik who doesn't have enough money to play like this relng...@aol.com wrote: http://forums.190slgroup.com/showthread.php?7841 RLE ___ 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] ML320 status
On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 1:48 PM, OK Don wrote: > I clearly need a service manual for the W163. I have no idea how to invoke, > much less read, the codes. > http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/9124/?requestedDocId=9124 If it's listed here, hopefully it's still available, at least more reliably than the CD-ROM FSMs for the older cars. Alex ___ 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
