Re: [MBZ] OT - Dissolved Raccoon
In Florida we have turkey vultures. It's not uncommon for road kill to be totally gone within 24 hours courtesy of these guys. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2011, at 1:15 AM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: Ants. One of the most efficent scavengers on the planent... NOthing goes to waste. I see in on the ranch almost every day here in the desert. On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 9:03 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Flesh eating bacteria = obummer bacteria Crowflesh eating bacteria! On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 11:06 PM, degco...@cox.net wrote: Hmm- a mystery to me then. I have been watching road kill coon on my morning bike ride- not that neat-still plenty of fur etc, Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:56:00 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Dissolved Raccoon degcoast wrote: Crows? Dissolved. The flesh was dissolved on the pavement - big dried puddle, no odor. Plus, we don't have crows here. I wonder if we ever have had crows... mao __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Dissolved Raccoon
Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com writes: In Florida we have turkey vultures. It's not uncommon for road kill to be totally gone within 24 hours courtesy of these guys. Mother Nature's cleanup crews can be surprisingly efficient. Between maggots, ants, and scavengers a carcass can be stripped clean rather quickly. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Stick 240D adventures
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethylene_glycol_poisoning That is a real shame, someone should call DFCS on general principal. Please tell me you dont really ride a motorcycle by redlining it and then slowling releasing the clutch? Steering bolt is correct. Also the shifter can be rebuild along with bushings to make it nicer. Why in gods name would anyone put those tires on? On 08/23/2011 11:49 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 9:11 AM, Jim Catheyj...@windwireless.net wrote: Yeah, but combined with the strong hot-coolant smell? I figured defective heat control valve at best, leaky heater core at worst. (Wherever either of those are on a W123 240D). The heater valve should be on the engine side of the firewall. Leaks somewhat unlikely to propagate into the cabin. What is it with people who don't fix cars with that kind of leak, anyway? The smell of hot coolant makes me sick to my stomach in seconds. This is an actual exchange between me and the seller of a car I test-drove not too long ago: ME: Wow, that coolant smell sure is strong. OWNER: Oh, is that what that is? Smells like maple syrup to me. ME: Did you recently change out the heater core and some of it spilled, or something like that? OWNER: Nah, it's always smelled like that. My kids love it. They say, Daddy, can we ride in the car that smells like pancakes? 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fw: Mercedes Benz 1984 300SD - $3200 (Johns Island)
A response from Rafael Smith: How much are your will to sell it last and what the present condition ? --R On 8/23/11 8:20 PM, Max Dillon wrote: What does the esteemed list think, worth a look at this car? Seller seems a likable fellow... Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 292k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC - Forwarded Message From: Rich Thomasrichthomas79.30...@gmail.com To: Max Dillonmeadedil...@bellsouth.net Sent: Tue, August 23, 2011 6:44:41 PM Subject: Re: Mercedes Benz 1984 300SD - $3200 (Johns Island) Know butt it kin runn on vegie oil you make you'reself and get 43miles ---R On 8/23/11 5:29 PM, Max Dillon wrote: ** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY ** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home ** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping ** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html Does the AC blow ICE COLD??? ;) Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 292k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC This message was remailed to you via: sale-sycnp-2559517...@craigslist.org If this email is a scam or spam please flag it now: http://www.craigslist.org/flag/?flagCode=31smtpid=20110823212923CMdU-M7N4BG_I5muHG2Lqg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Dissolved Raccoon
The old fashioned way was quicklime. I don't know what it is, other than a lime product. I doubt it is available now without license, security, firstborn, etc. The old lime mortar was quicklime, with water added to make hydrated lime. Hydrated lime is what is sold now for mortar and other uses. Quicklime would be a strong base, similar to lye. Two weeks ago, we noticed a dead raccoon on the edge of the pavement. This is the season, so... it sat there and I expected it to stink very bad in the hot sun and humidity. Nope. Five days latter, the bones were stripped white and the flesh had dissolved, no bugs, no maggots, no odor. I am thinking someone put some sort of chemical on the carcass and dissolved the flesh - perhaps that is a new critter control technology being employed by the County? Is this a new product to purchase at the Ace Hardware store? Thanks. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Stick 240D adventures
Probably a moot point if you ran away: The steering slop at 20-30 years can be in the coupling between the steering gear and the steering shaft. It has rubber reinforced with cord to take up the shock. The rubber disintegrates. Went to see a '78 240D 4-speed (W123) advertised on CL. Pretty good cosmetic shape but some weird things compared to other 123s I've driven. Steering was extremely loose, is this the infamous left-hand-threaded steering box bolt that needs to be tightened? The seats were an odd vinyl-cloth mix, sides Tex as usual, but the fabric in the center was not the usual Euro scratchy tweed but a smooth satiny material with a sort of herringbone pattern. The clutch and master cylinder were new, according to the seller, and the clutch seemed to have about half an inch of engagement range, right at the top of the pedal travel. The shifter had none of that notchy feel that I associate with German cars, but was really loose and sloppy---the proverbial broomstick in a barrel of rocks. Combined with the feeling of barely adequate torque and no power, it was more than a little like driving a VW microbus. Seller had some weird ideas he'd picked up from the 240D nuts online. For example, the car was riding on 205/70R14s on the stock wheels (for better ground clearance---it's two inches higher this way!), and he said that although he was afraid to try it everyone says you should burn the clutch when starting out on a 240D... by which he meant that on every takeoff you should floor the accelerator, then at redline gradually let out the clutch to accelerate, slipping it all the way like a motorcycle. Climate control was wonky, too, despite being the famously reliable manual 240D system! The blower fan barely worked, A/C didn't (later found out the belt was gone), there was a strong smell of coolant at all times, and the temperature sliders didn't do anything---there was full heat all the time. Seller thought that was normal. You control the heat with these! (indicating the twist open/shut feature of the side dash vents). (Never mind that there was hot air coming out the foot vents regardless.) All in all rather disappointing. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 1983 Mercedes 300D Hard Starting / AC Issue.
Hi All, Part 1 - Last week I had some trouble with my 1983 300D, it would start as usual but run a little rough (popping like it was having trouble getting air). After a few minutes it would smooth out but run a little hotter than usual. A few days later the ac compressor started making noise, the clutch stopped engaging and the air blew warm. I am in the process of deciding whether to replace the compressor now or next spring. Part 2 - Yesterday it took me 10 minutes to start the car, I ran the battery down and even needed a jump. Black smoke was coming out of the exhaust while I was chanking the engine. The glow plug light appears normal going out after a few seconds. Eventually it started , ran rough for a couple of minutes than ran normal. This morning the same exact issue with extremely hard starting. Here are my questions: Could the ac compressor issue be related to the hard starting? I disconnected the wires to the compressor but I still hear a squeaking noise from it occasionally. Should I remove the belt from the compressor to lighten the drag on the engine if the compressor is hanging up? Could that have anything to do with the hard starting? If these issues are unrelated any suggestions on troubleshooting would be greatly appreciated! Sincerely Bob 1983 300D 180K 1990 300E 89K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes 300D Hard Starting / AC Issue.
Yes. Take the AC belt off (easiest and quickest way is with a knife). -Rolf On 08/24/2011 08:42 AM, rkmerce...@aol.com wrote: Hi All, Part 1 - Last week I had some trouble with my 1983 300D, it would start as usual but run a little rough (popping like it was having trouble getting air). After a few minutes it would smooth out but run a little hotter than usual. A few days later the ac compressor started making noise, the clutch stopped engaging and the air blew warm. I am in the process of deciding whether to replace the compressor now or next spring. Part 2 - Yesterday it took me 10 minutes to start the car, I ran the battery down and even needed a jump. Black smoke was coming out of the exhaust while I was chanking the engine. The glow plug light appears normal going out after a few seconds. Eventually it started , ran rough for a couple of minutes than ran normal. This morning the same exact issue with extremely hard starting. Here are my questions: Could the ac compressor issue be related to the hard starting? I disconnected the wires to the compressor but I still hear a squeaking noise from it occasionally. Should I remove the belt from the compressor to lighten the drag on the engine if the compressor is hanging up? Could that have anything to do with the hard starting? If these issues are unrelated any suggestions on troubleshooting would be greatly appreciated! Sincerely Bob 1983 300D 180K 1990 300E 89K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Stick 240D adventures
And when those give away its quite unnerving! -Rolf On 08/24/2011 08:39 AM, Dieselhead wrote: Probably a moot point if you ran away: The steering slop at 20-30 years can be in the coupling between the steering gear and the steering shaft. It has rubber reinforced with cord to take up the shock. The rubber disintegrates. Went to see a '78 240D 4-speed (W123) advertised on CL. Pretty good cosmetic shape but some weird things compared to other 123s I've driven. Steering was extremely loose, is this the infamous left-hand-threaded steering box bolt that needs to be tightened? The seats were an odd vinyl-cloth mix, sides Tex as usual, but the fabric in the center was not the usual Euro scratchy tweed but a smooth satiny material with a sort of herringbone pattern. The clutch and master cylinder were new, according to the seller, and the clutch seemed to have about half an inch of engagement range, right at the top of the pedal travel. The shifter had none of that notchy feel that I associate with German cars, but was really loose and sloppy---the proverbial broomstick in a barrel of rocks. Combined with the feeling of barely adequate torque and no power, it was more than a little like driving a VW microbus. Seller had some weird ideas he'd picked up from the 240D nuts online. For example, the car was riding on 205/70R14s on the stock wheels (for better ground clearance---it's two inches higher this way!), and he said that although he was afraid to try it everyone says you should burn the clutch when starting out on a 240D... by which he meant that on every takeoff you should floor the accelerator, then at redline gradually let out the clutch to accelerate, slipping it all the way like a motorcycle. Climate control was wonky, too, despite being the famously reliable manual 240D system! The blower fan barely worked, A/C didn't (later found out the belt was gone), there was a strong smell of coolant at all times, and the temperature sliders didn't do anything---there was full heat all the time. Seller thought that was normal. You control the heat with these! (indicating the twist open/shut feature of the side dash vents). (Never mind that there was hot air coming out the foot vents regardless.) All in all rather disappointing. 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Dissolved Raccoon
There was a dead raccoon up next to the road by the driveway a week or so ago, figured the vultures would be around to clean it up pretty quick, but I think because it was right next to the road they were smart enough to leave it there. It stunk for a coupla days then it sorta dried up and is still there, what's left of it. A cat got run over a day later right next to it, but then got run over a few more times and became one with the pavement. The vultures are good on the deer mostly, they'll have most of one gone in a day or two if it is far enough off the side of the road. Mice and such like the bones to get the minerals and keep their teeth ground down. Not much goes to waste in nature. --R On 8/24/11 7:57 AM, Allan Streib wrote: Dan Penofflwb...@yahoo.com writes: In Florida we have turkey vultures. It's not uncommon for road kill to be totally gone within 24 hours courtesy of these guys. Mother Nature's cleanup crews can be surprisingly efficient. Between maggots, ants, and scavengers a carcass can be stripped clean rather quickly. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Stick 240D adventures
On Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 4:57 AM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: Please tell me you dont really ride a motorcycle by redlining it and then slowling releasing the clutch? Of course not---I was referring to the general idea that it's OK to slip a wet clutch when needed whereas, as Philip said, one ought to slip a dry one as little as possible. I was taught to pull away from a stop on a bike by revving up about 1/3 to 1/2 into the rev range, then gradually releasing the clutch and modulating the throttle as you gain speed, in order to avoid the sudden throttle application at low speeds that often will make a cold carbureted engine stumble or even die. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes 300D Hard Starting / AC Issue.
I am in the process of deciding whether to replace the compressor now or next spring. You need a bit more diagnosis than that, first. Should I remove the belt from the compressor to lighten the drag on the engine if the compressor is hanging up? Yes, try that. You should be able to spin the hub of the compressor by hand, without odd noises. Likewise the pulley should be able to be spun easily, also without odd noises. Your car doesn't have a belt-saver device, so if the compressor has seized, or nearly so, there should be noise whenever it tries to operate. Do NOT operate it if it is making seizure noises, you're just pumping shrapnel into the AC system. This is very hard to remove and can kill the next compressor quickly. -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 14 tire recommendations
I like the Kumhos I got from TireRack. On Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 12:20 AM, ernest breakfield erne...@backyardengineering.org wrote: i've got a set of the Michelin Harmonys on my W123 now; very nice riding tires (if you can still find them), but they do have a slight tendency to track along metal bridge grates and track grooves a tiny bit. cheers! e On 23/Aug/11 04:05, John Reames wrote: Does Michelin make the primacy in 14? I've got 'em on my W210's and like them better than the factory/dealer conti's. When the pirelli's that are on the W123 wear out, it's going to get Primacy tires, if available. -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Aug 22, 2011, at 16:58, John Reamesjwrea...@comcast.net wrote: The pirelli's suck on wet pavement. -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Aug 22, 2011, at 15:44, Mitch Haleym...@voyager.net wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: I know 14 tire choices are pretty limited these days. What are good, reasonably-priced all-seasons for a 123 or 126 with bundts---ideally some that might handle occasional snow and slush with a few bags of cat litter in the trunk? Mitch, are your favorite Generals available in the right size? (I can't remember the model name...) I don't know about elsewhere, but Tirerack doesn't sell the H-rated Altimax HP in a tall enough 14 size. You'd want 185/70 or 195/70. Kaleb has used the T-rated Altimax RT, which is available in 195/70-14. It looks like the Pirelli P4 Four Seasons is the customer survey preferred item in the all season touring tire class, but it costs more. __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Raleigh CL, was Long-running Chevy
On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 8:40 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Interesting CL ads you've got down there: We do, those are barely in the league of deals. :) The Triangle is pretty expensive for newer, good used cars, and MBZs are no exception. However, the older stuff is often a -really- good deal, especially when someone upgraded to something new and there aren't any comps listed; winter is great for this if you know the prices. My best deals have had simple mechanical problems, so early buyers walked; I'm not the only one paying $500 per visit for a quick glance by an inept mechanic, who then causes/finds damage for which I have to pay another $500, etc. It's a good way to encourage frequent car upgrades. Good retail mechanics are not readily available, at least on the western side of the Triangle, in my experience. If you want really interesting stuff, watch Charlotte and eastnc; much larger rural area = lower prices. Someone who grabs the good stuff is watching Charlotte (Atlantans, no doubt; hi Rolf+Rusty! :) so you do have to be faster there. Best, -Tim whose wallet is not so big as to partake in most of those deals ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Raleigh CL, was Long-running Chevy
I got my 87 from Raleigh. I find the raleigh craigslist to have some really nice cars at good deals, more so than Atlanta generally. -Rolf On 08/24/2011 11:42 AM, Tim C wrote: On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 8:40 AM, Mitch Haleym...@voyager.net wrote: Interesting CL ads you've got down there: We do, those are barely in the league of deals. :) The Triangle is pretty expensive for newer, good used cars, and MBZs are no exception. However, the older stuff is often a -really- good deal, especially when someone upgraded to something new and there aren't any comps listed; winter is great for this if you know the prices. My best deals have had simple mechanical problems, so early buyers walked; I'm not the only one paying $500 per visit for a quick glance by an inept mechanic, who then causes/finds damage for which I have to pay another $500, etc. It's a good way to encourage frequent car upgrades. Good retail mechanics are not readily available, at least on the western side of the Triangle, in my experience. If you want really interesting stuff, watch Charlotte and eastnc; much larger rural area = lower prices. Someone who grabs the good stuff is watching Charlotte (Atlantans, no doubt; hi Rolf+Rusty! :) so you do have to be faster there. Best, -Tim whose wallet is not so big as to partake in most of those deals ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] $1000 car
Ripped from benzworld : 1000 Dollar Car Lyrics The Bottle Rockets Thousand dollar car it ain't worth nothin' Thousand dollar car it ain't worth shit. Might as well take your $1000, and set fire to it. $1000 car ain't worth a dime, You lose your $1000 every time. Oh why did I ever buy, a $1000 car. $1000 car is gonna let you down, More than it's ever gonna get you around. Replace your gaskets and paint over your rust, You'll still end up with something that you'll never trust. $1000 car's life was through, 'bought 50,000 miles 'fore it got to you. Oh why did I ever buy, a $1000 car. A $1000 car ain't even gonna roll, til you throw at least another thousand in the hole. Sink your money in it, and there you are the owner of a 2,000 dollar 1,000 dollar car. If you've only got a $1000. You ought to just buy a good guitar. Learn how to play it it'll take you farther, than any old $1000 car. If a $1000 car was truly worth a damn, then why would anybody ever spend ten grand. Oh why did I ever buy, a thousand dollar 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Dissolved Raccoon
Burn (or cook) limestone to remove co2=quick lime. (Throw limestone blocks into a fire as the Romans did). Add water and sand/pebbles and the cement takes co2 out of the air making a true bonded adhesive. AFAIK. It has only been 50 years. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 8/24/2011 8:31 AM, Dieselhead wrote: The old fashioned way was quicklime. I don't know what it is, other than a lime product. I doubt it is available now without license, security, firstborn, etc. The old lime mortar was quicklime, with water added to make hydrated lime. Hydrated lime is what is sold now for mortar and other uses. Quicklime would be a strong base, similar to lye. Two weeks ago, we noticed a dead raccoon on the edge of the pavement. This is the season, so... it sat there and I expected it to stink very bad in the hot sun and humidity. Nope. Five days latter, the bones were stripped white and the flesh had dissolved, no bugs, no maggots, no odor. I am thinking someone put some sort of chemical on the carcass and dissolved the flesh - perhaps that is a new critter control technology being employed by the County? Is this a new product to purchase at the Ace Hardware store? Thanks. 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Hood star
Anyone have a spare hood star for a W116 that they would sell me? Please reply off-list. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
On Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 11:01 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Anyone have a spare hood star for a W116 that they would sell me? Please reply off-list. Is there something special about the W116 one, or will any do? 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
Any W116 will do. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 2:05 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hood star On Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 11:01 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Anyone have a spare hood star for a W116 that they would sell me? Please reply off-list. Is there something special about the W116 one, or will any do? 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
I don't know if others (e.g. W123) would also work, just need one that will fit a W116. Allan On Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:05 -0700, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 11:01 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Anyone have a spare hood star for a W116 that they would sell me? Please reply off-list. Is there something special about the W116 one, or will any do? 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
Allan Streib wrote: I don't know if others (e.g. W123) would also work, just need one that will fit a W116. 123 is the replacement for 116, but the 123 star is smaller. 108 are a different base and won't fit. I bought a 116 on eBay when I needed one and wanted the original size, but they're probably less common now. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Ive got the mog bug
Wife says if I sell the 85 I can get a truck. Very practical of her I have decided. I believe a unimog will fit the bill and perhaps fill a hole in my heart that my motorcycling days have left. Apparently you can get a 404 s for a reasonable sum these days. Any mog owners on the list? -Rolf ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Dissolved Raccoon
Quicklime is Calcium Hydroxide. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dieselhead Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 5:32 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Dissolved Raccoon The old fashioned way was quicklime. I don't know what it is, other than a lime product. I doubt it is available now without license, security, firstborn, etc. The old lime mortar was quicklime, with water added to make hydrated lime. Hydrated lime is what is sold now for mortar and other uses. Quicklime would be a strong base, similar to lye. Two weeks ago, we noticed a dead raccoon on the edge of the pavement. This is the season, so... it sat there and I expected it to stink very bad in the hot sun and humidity. Nope. Five days latter, the bones were stripped white and the flesh had dissolved, no bugs, no maggots, no odor. I am thinking someone put some sort of chemical on the carcass and dissolved the flesh - perhaps that is a new critter control technology being employed by the County? Is this a new product to purchase at the Ace Hardware store? Thanks. 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ive got the mog bug
If anyone is wondering my L508D based RV has moved on to better homes :D -Rolf On 08/24/2011 02:30 PM, Rolf wrote: Wife says if I sell the 85 I can get a truck. Very practical of her I have decided. I believe a unimog will fit the bill and perhaps fill a hole in my heart that my motorcycling days have left. Apparently you can get a 404 s for a reasonable sum these days. Any mog owners on the list? -Rolf ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] $1000 car
Rolf wrote: Ripped from benzworld : 1000 Dollar Car Lyrics The Bottle Rockets Thousand dollar car it ain't worth nothin' Thousand dollar car it ain't worth shit. Might as well take your $1000, and set fire to it. I find that $1000 cars can be a real bargain - but only because I don't mind driving a beater. --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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
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Re: [MBZ] Ive got the mog bug
Which model is diesel, and are the gas powered versions better/quieter? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: Wife says if I sell the 85 I can get a truck. Very practical of her I have decided. I believe a unimog will fit the bill and perhaps fill a hole in my heart that my motorcycling days have left. Apparently you can get a 404 s for a reasonable sum these days. Any mog owners on the list? -Rolf _ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] $1000 car
I like it. Sounds like a song they should play on Car-talk. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: Ripped from benzworld : 1000 Dollar Car Lyrics The Bottle Rockets Thousand dollar car it ain't worth nothin' Thousand dollar car it ain't worth shit. Might as well take your $1000, and set fire to it. $1000 car ain't worth a dime, You lose your $1000 every time. Oh why did I ever buy, a $1000 car. $1000 car is gonna let you down, More than it's ever gonna get you around. Replace your gaskets and paint over your rust, You'll still end up with something that you'll never trust. $1000 car's life was through, 'bought 50,000 miles 'fore it got to you. Oh why did I ever buy, a $1000 car. A $1000 car ain't even gonna roll, til you throw at least another thousand in the hole. Sink your money in it, and there you are the owner of a 2,000 dollar 1,000 dollar car. If you've only got a $1000. You ought to just buy a good guitar. Learn how to play it it'll take you farther, than any old $1000 car. If a $1000 car was truly worth a damn, then why would anybody ever spend ten grand. Oh why did I ever buy, a thousand dollar 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
123 did not replace the 116, the 123 replaced the 115, the 126 replaced the 116 On 8/24/2011 1:19 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Allan Streib wrote: I don't know if others (e.g. W123) would also work, just need one that will fit a W116. 123 is the replacement for 116, but the 123 star is smaller. 108 are a different base and won't fit. I bought a 116 on eBay when I needed one and wanted the original size, but they're probably less common now. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
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Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes 300D Hard Starting / AC Issue.
As suggested I cut the belt and found that the ac compressor did not turn by hand. The car started immediately..one problem solved! If the compressor is seized does that usually mean the freon is contaminated with metal fragments? Any further suggestions or tests are welcome. Bob -Original Message- From: Rolf r...@winmutt.com To: mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wed, Aug 24, 2011 4:47 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes 300D Hard Starting / AC Issue. Yes. Take the AC belt off (easiest and quickest way is with a knife). -Rolf On 08/24/2011 08:42 AM, rkmerce...@aol.com wrote: Hi All, Part 1 - Last week I had some trouble with my 1983 300D, it would start as usual but run a little rough (popping like it was having trouble getting air). After a few minutes it would smooth out but run a little hotter than usual. A few days later the ac compressor started making noise, the clutch stopped engaging and the air blew warm. I am in the process of deciding whether to replace the compressor now or next spring. Part 2 - Yesterday it took me 10 minutes to start the car, I ran the battery down and even needed a jump. Black smoke was coming out of the exhaust while I was chanking the engine. The glow plug light appears normal going out after a few seconds. Eventually it started , ran rough for a couple of minutes than ran normal. This morning the same exact issue with extremely hard starting. Here are my questions: Could the ac compressor issue be related to the hard starting? I disconnected the wires to the compressor but I still hear a squeaking noise from it occasionally. Should I remove the belt from the compressor to lighten the drag on the engine if the compressor is hanging up? Could that have anything to do with the hard starting? If these issues are unrelated any suggestions on troubleshooting would be greatly appreciated! Sincerely Bob 1983 300D 180K 1990 300E 89K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
Dude, you need to type something in your message. --R On 8/24/11 5:01 PM, hurs...@verizon.net wrote: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110824/ca50a5d2/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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: 123 did not replace the 116, the 123 replaced the 115, the 126 replaced the 116 I thought the 116 part number hood star (the subject of this thread) was superseded by the 123 hood star, but the 123 is smaller. Did the 123 get superseded by the 201, or do they still sell new 123 stars? I finally found the text in Hursley's message, he has a 201 star he'd part with. Who wanted the star in the first place, Allan? 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
Are you talking about vehicles or hood stars? If so, a 123 hood star will not work on a 116, only a 116 will work on a 116 On 8/24/2011 4:15 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: 123 did not replace the 116, the 123 replaced the 115, the 126 replaced the 116 I thought the 116 part number hood star (the subject of this thread) was superseded by the 123 hood star, but the 123 is smaller. Did the 123 get superseded by the 201, or do they still sell new 123 stars? I finally found the text in Hursley's message, he has a 201 star he'd part with. Who wanted the star in the first place, Allan? 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes 300D Hard Starting / AC Issue.
I am no expert on AC but is this not an issue with the clutch? The clutch should permit the pulley to free wheel even if the compressor won't turn shouldn't it? Randy On 24/08/2011 4:15 PM, rkmerce...@aol.com wrote: As suggested I cut the belt and found that the ac compressor did not turn by hand. The car started immediately..one problem solved! If the compressor is seized does that usually mean the freon is contaminated with metal fragments? Any further suggestions or tests are welcome. Bob -Original Message- From: Rolfr...@winmutt.com To: mercedesmercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wed, Aug 24, 2011 4:47 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes 300D Hard Starting / AC Issue. Yes. Take the AC belt off (easiest and quickest way is with a knife). -Rolf On 08/24/2011 08:42 AM, rkmerce...@aol.com wrote: Hi All, Part 1 - Last week I had some trouble with my 1983 300D, it would start as usual but run a little rough (popping like it was having trouble getting air). After a few minutes it would smooth out but run a little hotter than usual. A few days later the ac compressor started making noise, the clutch stopped engaging and the air blew warm. I am in the process of deciding whether to replace the compressor now or next spring. Part 2 - Yesterday it took me 10 minutes to start the car, I ran the battery down and even needed a jump. Black smoke was coming out of the exhaust while I was chanking the engine. The glow plug light appears normal going out after a few seconds. Eventually it started , ran rough for a couple of minutes than ran normal. This morning the same exact issue with extremely hard starting. Here are my questions: Could the ac compressor issue be related to the hard starting? I disconnected the wires to the compressor but I still hear a squeaking noise from it occasionally. Should I remove the belt from the compressor to lighten the drag on the engine if the compressor is hanging up? Could that have anything to do with the hard starting? If these issues are unrelated any suggestions on troubleshooting would be greatly appreciated! Sincerely Bob 1983 300D 180K 1990 300E 89K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] $1000 car
On 24/08/2011 1:11 PM, Fmiser wrote: Rolf wrote: Ripped from benzworld : 1000 Dollar Car Lyrics The Bottle Rockets Thousand dollar car it ain't worth nothin' Thousand dollar car it ain't worth shit. Might as well take your $1000, and set fire to it. I find that$1000 cars can be a real bargain - but only because I don't mind driving a beater. --Philip The trick is to get a $2K or $3K car for the $1K. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] $1000 car
And because you can work on your own car and know how to judge a $1,000 car. For value my $400 240D has been hard to beat. I figured when it finally died I had about $2500 in it and I'd driven it 25,000 miles. I'm slowly getting some of that investment back (didn't have to buy a new exhaust for the '78 for instance and the scrap weight when it finally leaves) so it was quite economical to have around. Looked like hell and required work every week but quite economical. -Curt Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:11:11 -0500 From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] $1000 car Message-ID: 2011082413.f020d5c9.fmi...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Rolf wrote: Ripped from benzworld : 1000 Dollar Car Lyrics The Bottle Rockets Thousand dollar car it ain't worth nothin' Thousand dollar car it ain't worth shit. Might as well take your $1000, and set fire to it. I find that $1000 cars can be a real bargain - but only because I don't mind driving a beater. --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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes 300D Hard Starting / AC Issue.
And you've learned a valuable lesson about AC compressors, any noise is a bad noise... ;) It say its fairly likely to have dumped bad bits downstream and I wouldn't chance it. Fortunately a flush and an added filter should mitigate the bad effects. -Curt Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:15:04 -0400 (EDT) From: rkmerce...@aol.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes 300D Hard Starting / AC Issue. Message-ID: 8ce30ba06bd1254-1834-7...@webmail-m147.sysops.aol.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii As suggested I cut the belt and found that the ac compressor did not turn by hand. The car started immediately..one problem solved! If the compressor is seized does that usually mean the freon is contaminated with metal fragments? Any further suggestions or tests are welcome. Bob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
He did, the list rejected his HTML email. -Curt Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:15:27 -0400 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hood star Message-ID: 4e5569ef.2070...@constructivity.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Dude, you need to type something in your message. --R On 8/24/11 5:01 PM, hurs...@verizon.net wrote: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110824/ca50a5d2/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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Fwd: 1981 Mercedes benz 300cd - $1000 (Lake George)
Anyone heard from Johnny B? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred Original Message Subject:1981 Mercedes benz 300cd - $1000 (Lake George) Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:02:07 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please see below for more information. Visit the posting at http://glensfalls.craigslist.org/cto/2536745317.html to contact the person who posted this. 1981 Mercedes benz 300cd Date: 2011-08-08, 5:42PM This is an old 300 cd Coupe diesel black with tan interior. Coupes are rare. This one needs restoration. The mercedes 5 cylinder diesel engine has approximately 6 miles on it supposedly. It does run strong and starts well in cold weather but does need body work and interior restoration work. Its missing the drivers side front light assembly and has some rust but coupes are rare. Make an offer. Call or text message eric at 5183073355 * Location: Lake George * it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests Original URL: http://glensfalls.craigslist.org/cto/2536745317.html /this craigslist posting was forwarded to you by someone using our email-a-friend feature - if you want to prevent these, please go to: /http://www.craigslist.org/cgi-bin/te/U2FsdGVkX18yOTkzOTI5OfsBSXYdHDKptx4Nl6sXUlpc5V1kPhMkBJUBKpN9Kjm8isaVyAjefaVwF49D325LNQ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
Yeah I wanted as star for my W116 300SD. The original's broken off and I don't have the pieces to even attempt a repair. Allan Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net writes: Are you talking about vehicles or hood stars? If so, a 123 hood star will not work on a 116, only a 116 will work on a 116 On 8/24/2011 4:15 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: 123 did not replace the 116, the 123 replaced the 115, the 126 replaced the 116 I thought the 116 part number hood star (the subject of this thread) was superseded by the 123 hood star, but the 123 is smaller. Did the 123 get superseded by the 201, or do they still sell new 123 stars? I finally found the text in Hursley's message, he has a 201 star he'd part with. Who wanted the star in the first place, Allan? 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT: 2002 Ford Focus (Zetec motor) attempting to change spark plugs
The plugs seem to be seized in the head. They sit in deep wells that look like they would be prone to water collecting, though they were dry when I pulled the cables off. I have them soaking in my favorite acetone/ATF mixture... but how much torque can I reasonably apply before I risk stripping threads or breaking the plug? Using first a normal 3/8 socket wrench, and then with a short pipe extension on the handle, I have been unable to break them free so far. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
Will the star from another model fit into the appropriate/original 116 base, or are the stars different sizes? Wilton - Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 7:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hood star Yeah I wanted as star for my W116 300SD. The original's broken off and I don't have the pieces to even attempt a repair. Allan Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net writes: Are you talking about vehicles or hood stars? If so, a 123 hood star will not work on a 116, only a 116 will work on a 116 On 8/24/2011 4:15 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: 123 did not replace the 116, the 123 replaced the 115, the 126 replaced the 116 I thought the 116 part number hood star (the subject of this thread) was superseded by the 123 hood star, but the 123 is smaller. Did the 123 get superseded by the 201, or do they still sell new 123 stars? I finally found the text in Hursley's message, he has a 201 star he'd part with. Who wanted the star in the first place, Allan? 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
According to Kaleb only a W116 star will fit. Allan WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com writes: Will the star from another model fit into the appropriate/original 116 base, or are the stars different sizes? Wilton - Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 7:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hood star Yeah I wanted as star for my W116 300SD. The original's broken off and I don't have the pieces to even attempt a repair. Allan Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net writes: Are you talking about vehicles or hood stars? If so, a 123 hood star will not work on a 116, only a 116 will work on a 116 On 8/24/2011 4:15 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: 123 did not replace the 116, the 123 replaced the 115, the 126 replaced the 116 I thought the 116 part number hood star (the subject of this thread) was superseded by the 123 hood star, but the 123 is smaller. Did the 123 get superseded by the 201, or do they still sell new 123 stars? I finally found the text in Hursley's message, he has a 201 star he'd part with. Who wanted the star in the first place, Allan? 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: 2002 Ford Focus (Zetec motor) attempting to change spark plugs
Score another point for acetone/ATF. After a soak for a couple of hours I was able to get the old plugs out with no damage... ...only to find out that NAPA sold me the wrong plugs to replace them... grr. Going to have to go back tomorrow. Allan Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu writes: The plugs seem to be seized in the head. They sit in deep wells that look like they would be prone to water collecting, though they were dry when I pulled the cables off. I have them soaking in my favorite acetone/ATF mixture... but how much torque can I reasonably apply before I risk stripping threads or breaking the plug? Using first a normal 3/8 socket wrench, and then with a short pipe extension on the handle, I have been unable to break them free so far. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
You have to have one from a 116 Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2011, at 7:11 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Will the star from another model fit into the appropriate/original 116 base, or are the stars different sizes? Wilton - Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 7:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hood star Yeah I wanted as star for my W116 300SD. The original's broken off and I don't have the pieces to even attempt a repair. Allan Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net writes: Are you talking about vehicles or hood stars? If so, a 123 hood star will not work on a 116, only a 116 will work on a 116 On 8/24/2011 4:15 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: 123 did not replace the 116, the 123 replaced the 115, the 126 replaced the 116 I thought the 116 part number hood star (the subject of this thread) was superseded by the 123 hood star, but the 123 is smaller. Did the 123 get superseded by the 201, or do they still sell new 123 stars? I finally found the text in Hursley's message, he has a 201 star he'd part with. Who wanted the star in the first place, Allan? 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
Allan Streib wrote: According to Kaleb only a W116 star will fit. There's one one fleabay for $70. There's a 123 for 1/5 of that. Kleb, what's the deal, the 123 base doesn't fit the 116 grille, and the 123 star doesn't fit the 116 base? I could have sworn that mbz was selling 123 stars as 116 replacements a few years ago, or was that 201 stars as 123 replacements? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
The shape and the way they mount are completely different Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2011, at 7:42 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Allan Streib wrote: According to Kaleb only a W116 star will fit. There's one one fleabay for $70. There's a 123 for 1/5 of that. Kleb, what's the deal, the 123 base doesn't fit the 116 grille, and the 123 star doesn't fit the 116 base? I could have sworn that mbz was selling 123 stars as 116 replacements a few years ago, or was that 201 stars as 123 replacements? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
Well if anyone should come across one please let me know. Thanks, Allan Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net writes: The shape and the way they mount are completely different Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2011, at 7:42 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Allan Streib wrote: According to Kaleb only a W116 star will fit. There's one one fleabay for $70. There's a 123 for 1/5 of that. Kleb, what's the deal, the 123 base doesn't fit the 116 grille, and the 123 star doesn't fit the 116 base? I could have sworn that mbz was selling 123 stars as 116 replacements a few years ago, or was that 201 stars as 123 replacements? -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
Well, that's my point; will another STAR only fit into the base of the original star assembly so that it can then fit/mount properly onto the hood - make one good/proper assembly from 2 other assemblies? Wilton - Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 8:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hood star According to Kaleb only a W116 star will fit. Allan WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com writes: Will the star from another model fit into the appropriate/original 116 base, or are the stars different sizes? Wilton - Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 7:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hood star Yeah I wanted as star for my W116 300SD. The original's broken off and I don't have the pieces to even attempt a repair. Allan Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net writes: Are you talking about vehicles or hood stars? If so, a 123 hood star will not work on a 116, only a 116 will work on a 116 On 8/24/2011 4:15 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: 123 did not replace the 116, the 123 replaced the 115, the 126 replaced the 116 I thought the 116 part number hood star (the subject of this thread) was superseded by the 123 hood star, but the 123 is smaller. Did the 123 get superseded by the 201, or do they still sell new 123 stars? I finally found the text in Hursley's message, he has a 201 star he'd part with. Who wanted the star in the first place, Allan? 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
So you can't take parts from one assembly to work in the other? Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hood star The shape and the way they mount are completely different Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2011, at 7:42 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Allan Streib wrote: According to Kaleb only a W116 star will fit. There's one one fleabay for $70. There's a 123 for 1/5 of that. Kleb, what's the deal, the 123 base doesn't fit the 116 grille, and the 123 star doesn't fit the 116 base? I could have sworn that mbz was selling 123 stars as 116 replacements a few years ago, or was that 201 stars as 123 replacements? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] oil funnel
interesting oil funnel? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/120765354069 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 Mercedes benz 300cd - $1000 (Lake George)
Is that his coupe? Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Fred Moir fred.s...@verizon.net Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:03:54 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 Mercedes benz 300cd - $1000 (Lake George) Anyone heard from Johnny B? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred Original Message Subject:1981 Mercedes benz 300cd - $1000 (Lake George) Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:02:07 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please see below for more information. Visit the posting at http://glensfalls.craigslist.org/cto/2536745317.html to contact the person who posted this. 1981 Mercedes benz 300cd Date: 2011-08-08, 5:42PM This is an old 300 cd Coupe diesel black with tan interior. Coupes are rare. This one needs restoration. The mercedes 5 cylinder diesel engine has approximately 6 miles on it supposedly. It does run strong and starts well in cold weather but does need body work and interior restoration work. Its missing the drivers side front light assembly and has some rust but coupes are rare. Make an offer. Call or text message eric at 5183073355 * Location: Lake George * it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests Original URL: http://glensfalls.craigslist.org/cto/2536745317.html /this craigslist posting was forwarded to you by someone using our email-a-friend feature - if you want to prevent these, please go to: /http://www.craigslist.org/cgi-bin/te/U2FsdGVkX18yOTkzOTI5OfsBSXYdHDKptx4Nl6sXUlpc5V1kPhMkBJUBKpN9Kjm8isaVyAjefaVwF49D325LNQ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
No Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2011, at 8:37 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Well, that's my point; will another STAR only fit into the base of the original star assembly so that it can then fit/mount properly onto the hood - make one good/proper assembly from 2 other assemblies? Wilton - Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 8:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hood star According to Kaleb only a W116 star will fit. Allan WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com writes: Will the star from another model fit into the appropriate/original 116 base, or are the stars different sizes? Wilton - Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 7:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hood star Yeah I wanted as star for my W116 300SD. The original's broken off and I don't have the pieces to even attempt a repair. Allan Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net writes: Are you talking about vehicles or hood stars? If so, a 123 hood star will not work on a 116, only a 116 will work on a 116 On 8/24/2011 4:15 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: 123 did not replace the 116, the 123 replaced the 115, the 126 replaced the 116 I thought the 116 part number hood star (the subject of this thread) was superseded by the 123 hood star, but the 123 is smaller. Did the 123 get superseded by the 201, or do they still sell new 123 stars? I finally found the text in Hursley's message, he has a 201 star he'd part with. Who wanted the star in the first place, Allan? 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
I take that back a 115 one might work on a 116 base Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2011, at 8:39 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: So you can't take parts from one assembly to work in the other? Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hood star The shape and the way they mount are completely different Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2011, at 7:42 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Allan Streib wrote: According to Kaleb only a W116 star will fit. There's one one fleabay for $70. There's a 123 for 1/5 of that. Kleb, what's the deal, the 123 base doesn't fit the 116 grille, and the 123 star doesn't fit the 116 base? I could have sworn that mbz was selling 123 stars as 116 replacements a few years ago, or was that 201 stars as 123 replacements? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
Try Sun Valley (CA) Mercedes Dismantlers. They may have one. Well if anyone should come across one please let me know. Thanks, Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] oil funnel
Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com writes: interesting oil funnel? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/120765354069 Whenever I need a funnel for filling oil I just cut the top third or so off of a 2 litre soda bottle. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] oil funnel
It looks like it bayonets into the cap fitting? On Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 9:00 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: interesting oil funnel? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/120765354069 mao ___ -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 Mercedes benz 300cd - $1000 (Lake George)
Dwight, et al. I only noticed that it was Lake George NY. and thought of him. AFAIK, his $1.00 300CD died somewhere down south and it was blue. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 8/24/2011 10:00 PM, degco...@cox.net wrote: Is that his coupe? Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Fred Moirfred.s...@verizon.net Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:03:54 Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 Mercedes benz 300cd - $1000 (Lake George) Anyone heard from Johnny B? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] oil funnel
OK Don wrote: It looks like it bayonets into the cap fitting? I think that is the design of the thing, so that the funnel is not flopping around spilling. The concept sounds nice, but the sellers feedback is atrocious. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] oil funnel
Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu writes: Whenever I need a funnel for filling oil I just cut the top third or so off of a 2 litre soda bottle. I've also used empty oil bottles... just cut the bottom off. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] oil funnel
On Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:00:53 -0500 Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: interesting oil funnel? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/120765354069 Indeed. Does it come with the rachet and socket? 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] $1000 car
Gump was $120. I got 60k miles on her, spent $2k, drove 6 years. He'll of a lot better investment than some cars. Will get at least that much as scrap, and have sold enough parts off her to cover a few tanks of fuel. Sent from my iPad On Aug 24, 2011, at 14:39, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: And because you can work on your own car and know how to judge a $1,000 car. For value my $400 240D has been hard to beat. I figured when it finally died I had about $2500 in it and I'd driven it 25,000 miles. I'm slowly getting some of that investment back (didn't have to buy a new exhaust for the '78 for instance and the scrap weight when it finally leaves) so it was quite economical to have around. Looked like hell and required work every week but quite economical. -Curt Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:11:11 -0500 From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] $1000 car Message-ID: 2011082413.f020d5c9.fmi...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Rolf wrote: Ripped from benzworld : 1000 Dollar Car Lyrics The Bottle Rockets Thousand dollar car it ain't worth nothin' Thousand dollar car it ain't worth shit. Might as well take your $1000, and set fire to it. I find that $1000 cars can be a real bargain - but only because I don't mind driving a beater. --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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Power Steering Fluid
It appears I throw nothing away. Which is why I have run out of room in the garage. Gotta get rid of some things. Let's start with PS fluid. I have about a dozen bottles, various brands. Never used even one. (Please don't ask why I acquired them).They are the one size fits all type, claiming they are compatible with all PS units. Y'all have taught me not to believe that. It goes against my instincts to just throw things out, like normal people do. So, does anyone know of an alternate use for these products, other than burning them is a diesel engine? (Chain saw oil, thread cutting oil, killing ants/termites, compost pile, ANYTHING?) Will they be valuable one day? Your thoughts? Jerry 1982 240D __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 6407 (20110824) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood star
WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com writes: Will the star from another model fit into the appropriate/original 116 base, or are the stars different sizes? Allan Streib wrote: According to Kaleb only a W116 star will fit. Collect whatever parts you have and send them to Jim Cathey. Include beer, tomatoes, potatoes, microwave oven sheetmetal, or whatever bribe is suitable. I'll bet he can rebuild it! --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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Power Steering Fluid
Most petroleum fluids are hydroscopic, so chances are they have already absorbed enough water to make then worthless :D -Rolf On 8/24/2011 11:22 PM, Jerry Herrman wrote: It appears I throw nothing away. Which is why I have run out of room in the garage. Gotta get rid of some things. Let's start with PS fluid. I have about a dozen bottles, various brands. Never used even one. (Please don't ask why I acquired them).They are the one size fits all type, claiming they are compatible with all PS units. Y'all have taught me not to believe that. It goes against my instincts to just throw things out, like normal people do. So, does anyone know of an alternate use for these products, other than burning them is a diesel engine? (Chain saw oil, thread cutting oil, killing ants/termites, compost pile, ANYTHING?) Will they be valuable one day? Your thoughts? Jerry 1982 240D __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 6407 (20110824) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes 300D Hard Starting / AC Issue.
If the compressor is seized does that usually mean the freon is contaminated with metal fragments? Yes. The R4 seems to be particularly prone to this, I think it's because the pistons are teflon-coated. (???) You can remove the outlet hose and wipe your fingertip, or a Q-tip, in it and see. Flush, and use a filter on the suction side. -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ive got the mog bug
Which model is diesel, and are the gas powered versions better/quieter? The 404's are gas, the rest are diesel. I infinitely prefer the diesels, but I suppose (but do not know) that the gassers might be a little quieter. -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ive got the mog bug
Wife says if I sell the 85 I can get a truck. Very practical of her I have decided. I believe a unimog will fit the bill and perhaps fill a hole in my heart that my motorcycling days have left. Apparently you can get a 404 s for a reasonable sum these days. Any mog owners on the list? I would not want the Mog as a daily driver. Too rude and crude. And slow. And the tires are expensive. You can see mine: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/Mog.html -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ive got the mog bug
Knowing Rolf, it will be getting some upgrades that will render slow non-existent. Sleeper MOG anyone? Walt On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 1:21 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Wife says if I sell the 85 I can get a truck. Very practical of her I have decided. I believe a unimog will fit the bill and perhaps fill a hole in my heart that my motorcycling days have left. Apparently you can get a 404 s for a reasonable sum these days. Any mog owners on the list? I would not want the Mog as a daily driver. Too rude and crude. And slow. And the tires are expensive. You can see mine: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/Mog.html -- 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
