Re: [MBZ] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
Regarding the TSA thing, I read their rules in depth before I went to Philly last weekend to pick up the 300E. I wanted to take a MagLite flashlight in my bag, but according to the rules it would have been considered a club, so I left it behind (I didn't check any bags.) Dan Sent from my iPhone On Jan 16, 2012, at 10:53 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Several 0-70 Italian tuneups on the local interstate. I bet it's been driven lightly as most people think a diesel should be driven. My SDL ran rough right before Christmas, and my wife was concerned, thinking that it was due to a side-impact collision before Thanksgiving. 1400 ish miles later in Ark (via MI) it ran smooth as glass and she says, ok, you were right. You're ALWAYS right, why do I doubt you? Mao has offered, I'm also free until Sunday and could do a fly/drive during the week. If you do the fly, go Southwest and check the tools you need. Then no worries about TSA sticking their hands up your . Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 1/16/2012 6:03 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: Okay, I accidentally bought a car off of eBay. Don't ask how... I got it VERY cheap and it is a rust free diesel w124 in SWMBO's favorite color. (SWMBO is tired of the tired w123) I can fix mechanical things, Rust cancer is another story. Now, I have to get this car home. The cheapest route would be fly out to Baltimore, MD. and drive it home. One problem though, the car has a miss. Doesn't burn motor oil, it just doesn't hit on all five. So... Do I fly out and fix what I assume to be wrong (injector or glow plug) and hope for the best? Do I find a local to the car indy to t/s first? Or do I contract a carrier to haul it home? Decisions, decisions. Rick Who is beginning to have WAY too many vehicles... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
If you have something big enough to pull it home you could drive out with plan A to quick-fix it, and plan B to rent a U-Haul trailer (not a dolly) one-way to pull it home. You don't want a dolly for at least two reasons, first you'd have to unhook the driveshaft on the car; secondly they don't have brakes, meaning you would need a very substantial tow vehicle. The full car trailer has surge brakes that help with stopping and reduce the tendency to jacknife if the roads are wet or icy and your tow vehicle is too light. Without brakes on the trailer you are asking the tow vehicle's brakes to do all the work of stopping itself, the trailer, and another car, and likely they are not up to the task. Oh and also you can back up with the trailer, not possible with the dolly at least not more than a few feet. Allan Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com writes: It takes three things to make far in the hole Heat (Compression) Fuel, and oxygen. A miss can be scored cyl or broken piston (Rare), A bad IP (rare) or a bad nozzle (common), or lack of oxygen (rare, but a rag left in the intake could do it if it didn't get drawn into the cylinder) I'd play the odds, and go with a supply of filters and a spare injector assy. having done the oops, I got an eBay care deal, I would advise trailer home. If you are pretty sure it is a small issue, have an indy (find a local lister to assist) go over it to make it safe to drive home. Fresh fluids and filters all around before you drive. Issue is not a glow plug if you only have 4 working pistons. Injector problem if you have miss past the first few minutes. Once it warms up you will get fire on all five. E300D had bad #6 glow and you would have rough start, then a few blocks later it was full power again. clay 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net writes: If you do the fly, go Southwest and check the tools you need. Then no worries about TSA sticking their hands up your . You do have to worry about baggage handlers or someone in the luggage claim area grabbing the toolbox though. Might want to pack the tools in a plain suitcase, or something that doesn't give away the contents. 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] Monowiper Question
Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com writes: Yeah, I know. I just hate working around the airbag, especially one that's 20 years old. Disconnect the battery ground strap... they don't have an independent power source do they? 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] Monowiper Question
No, but they can potentially go off if dropped or mishandled, at least according to the manual. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Jan 17, 2012, at 10:02 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com writes: Yeah, I know. I just hate working around the airbag, especially one that's 20 years old. Disconnect the battery ground strap... they don't have an independent power source do they? 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Monowiper Question
Disconnect the battery ground strap... they don't have an independent power source do they? In 1986 our SL's have a switching boost power supply and a capacitor bank to ensure that there is deployment current during a wreck that might sever the main battery feed. This stuff is, I believe, integrated into the controller in later years. It is, also, likely to be discharged by the time you go to work on the car. It's only there to handle a power failure of a matter of seconds at most. -- 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] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
On 17/01/2012 9:00 AM, Allan Streib wrote: Benz Hogsbenz-n-h...@gulseth.net writes: If you do the fly, go Southwest and check the tools you need. Then no worries about TSA sticking their hands up your . You do have to worry about baggage handlers or someone in the luggage claim area grabbing the toolbox though. Might want to pack the tools in a plain suitcase, or something that doesn't give away the contents. Allan I thought the safe way was to send them ahead by courier. 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] W123 Motor Mounts
The PO of my 1983 300TD lost the oil in just this manner while crising on the freeway in Missouri. The engine collapsed directly onto and broke an oil cooler line, with disastrous results - even though he stopped the car as soon as the engine light came on. On 1/16/12, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Russ wrote: Rick, If the motor mount on the driver's side is collapsed check to see if the oil cooler line has clearance where it runs past the spring upper mount. If there's no clearance change the mount ASAP. Eng vibration WILL rub a hole in the line and make the BP oil spill look like a minor leak. DAMHIK. That is the side the noise is coming from. Will check in the AM and order mounts. The last thing I need is SWMBO telling me the car won't crankand there is black stuff under it. Thanks,Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
Italian Tune up is a lifestyle not a one time event. A 2-3 hour at 70-80mph will frequently solve a world of rough running issues. -Curt Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:53:28 -0600 From: Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive Message-ID: 4f14f0b8.8050...@gulseth.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Several 0-70 Italian tuneups on the local interstate. I bet it's been driven lightly as most people think a diesel should be driven. My SDL ran rough right before Christmas, and my wife was concerned, thinking that it was due to a side-impact collision before Thanksgiving. 1400 ish miles later in Ark (via MI) it ran smooth as glass and she says, ok, you were right. You're ALWAYS right, why do I doubt you? Mao has offered, I'm also free until Sunday and could do a fly/drive during the week. If you do the fly, go Southwest and check the tools you need. Then no worries about TSA sticking their hands up your . Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Monowiper Question
According to the service manual, disconnecting the brains of the system in the passenger side footwell allows a shorting resistor to come into play to prevent an unintended discharge of the bag. At least that was how I understood it. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Jan 17, 2012, at 11:31 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Disconnect the battery ground strap... they don't have an independent power source do they? In 1986 our SL's have a switching boost power supply and a capacitor bank to ensure that there is deployment current during a wreck that might sever the main battery feed. This stuff is, I believe, integrated into the controller in later years. It is, also, likely to be discharged by the time you go to work on the car. It's only there to handle a power failure of a matter of seconds at most. -- 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
Re: [MBZ] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
When I almost bought Wonko's Quantum I went looking and got an offer to ship it the 1400 miles from Iowa to MA for ~$600, that was 3 or 4 years ago now. I should have done it... -Curt Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:45:24 -0800 From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive Message-ID: bay171-w118e76aa6c532b6686a2990dd...@phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 From: g2ma...@gmail.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive If the budget can handle it, plan for all three possibles in advance. Well, I did the math. added up flight, transport to the dealer, fuel, meals, room for one night(I wasn't going to fly 3 hours, ride another 2hours, and then drive another 14 hours), and tolls.I then put a bid price on Uship.com for an amount slightly above that. Two days of my timespent in travel is certainly worth something. Within an hour, a trucking firm accepted my bid. Maybe I should've went lower... Anyway. Problem solved. I appreciate all of the inputfrom my fellow listers. Thanks,Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] M103 Idle Modification
I was reminded of there being some sort of modification to the idle of these engines when I found a small two pin connector with a resistor in the bottom of the engine compartment yesterday. I think I even have some of the correct value resistors in my parts box from years back. Does anyone recall this, or what I am describing? It was a fix or mod that had something to do with the idle. Dan Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
On 16/01/2012 6:03 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: Okay, I accidentally bought a car off of eBay. Don't ask how... I got it VERY cheap and it is a rust free diesel w124 in SWMBO's favorite color. (SWMBO is tired of the tired w123) I can fix mechanical things, Rust cancer is another story. Now, I have to get this car home. The cheapest route would be fly out to Baltimore, MD. and drive it home. One problem though, the car has a miss. Doesn't burn motor oil, it just doesn't hit on all five. So... Do I fly out and fix what I assume to be wrong (injector or glow plug) and hope for the best? Do I find a local to the car indy to t/s first? Or do I contract a carrier to haul it home? Decisions, decisions. Rick Who is beginning to have WAY too many vehicles... ___ You NEED two more. A 3/4 or 1 ton diesel pickup and a car hauler trailer. 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] M103 Idle Modification
On Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:21:47 -0500 Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: I was reminded of there being some sort of modification to the idle of these engines when I found a small two pin connector with a resistor in the bottom of the engine compartment yesterday. I think I even have some of the correct value resistors in my parts box from years back. Does anyone recall this, or what I am describing? It was a fix or mod that had something to do with the idle. I recall that changing the value of the resistor changes the idle speed. I do not recall what value gave what idle speed. 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] W123 Motor Mounts
Another data point: My 1979 300TD (non-turbo) motor mounts had collapsed to the point a small metal coolant line was hitting the shock tower; the car constantly leaked a small amount of coolant when hot (pressurized cooling system). Motor mounts are important and not that hard to replace. Not a hard job but you'll need some good allen-type sockets (male type, don't recall sizes) and a good assortment of ratchet extensions. For me. The hard part was aligning the holes to reinstall the screws but one helper would have made that easy. The other trick is to insure the allen hex is FULLY inserted into the screw head, and that may involve cleaning out some crud. Use patience and a penetrating oil (like PB Blaster or kroil) if anything seems stuck. You don't want to strip those heads or cross-thread on reassembly; these mistakes are all fixable but they increases the work exponentially. Finally, get your parts from Rusty; some of the cheap stuff on ebay is old rubber that's gotten too hard or too soft (no point doing the job twice). -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 12:08 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Motor Mounts The PO of my 1983 300TD lost the oil in just this manner while crising on the freeway in Missouri. The engine collapsed directly onto and broke an oil cooler line, with disastrous results - even though he stopped the car as soon as the engine light came on. On 1/16/12, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Russ wrote: Rick, If the motor mount on the driver's side is collapsed check to see if the oil cooler line has clearance where it runs past the spring upper mount. If there's no clearance change the mount ASAP. Eng vibration WILL rub a hole in the line and make the BP oil spill look like a minor leak. DAMHIK. That is the side the noise is coming from. Will check in the AM and order mounts. The last thing I need is SWMBO telling me the car won't crankand there is black stuff under it. Thanks,Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] M103 Idle Modification
On Jan 17, 2012 9:51 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:21:47 -0500 Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: I was reminded of there being some sort of modification to the idle of these engines when I found a small two pin connector with a resistor in the bottom of the engine compartment yesterday. recall that changing the value of the resistor changes the idle speed. I do not recall what value gave what idle speed. Run some wires to a pot on the dash and it'll be adjustable just like a 616! 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] W123 Motor Mounts
andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com writes: The PO of my 1983 300TD lost the oil in just this manner while crising on the freeway in Missouri. The engine collapsed directly onto and broke an oil cooler line, with disastrous results - even though he stopped the car as soon as the engine light came on. Engine light? You meen oil pressure gauge, which he probably didn't notice had fallen to zero for at least a few minutes. I always thought low oil pressure should have a warning light AND an audible alarm. 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] W123 Motor Mounts
Right on. Watch that gauge! Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:26:48 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Motor Mounts andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com writes: The PO of my 1983 300TD lost the oil in just this manner while crising on the freeway in Missouri. The engine collapsed directly onto and broke an oil cooler line, with disastrous results - even though he stopped the car as soon as the engine light came on. Engine light? You meen oil pressure gauge, which he probably didn't notice had fallen to zero for at least a few minutes. I always thought low oil pressure should have a warning light AND an audible alarm. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] W123 Motor Mounts
Finally, get your parts from Rusty; some of the cheap stuff on ebay is old rubber that's gotten too hard or too soft (no point doing the job twice). Amen. Stuff from FLAPS, online dealers, fleabay, etc may be old, knock-off, or whatever. Rusty can get you the good ones for less. Otherwise (if you like to waste money) buy from the stealership. This IS NOT JUST FOR MOTOR MOUNTS! This advice is good for any rubber part and that includes suspension. You want fresh parts. Rusty has fresh parts. He is a very fresh guy! It is good advice for any parts, cause he can steer you away from the junk. If you want only Mercedes Benz original, call Rusty. If you want Febi/ Bilstein/ Bosch/Beru/Behr/etc call Rusty. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
On Jan 17, 2012, at 11:37 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: You NEED two more. A 3/4 or 1 ton diesel pickup and a car hauler trailer. Yes. Yes, I do. Hopefully by April or May. Rick Sent from my ATT rotary phone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
On Jan 17, 2012, at 8:58 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: You don't want a dolly for at least two reasons, first you'd have to unhook the driveshaft on the car Couldn't I put the drive wheels on the dolly and use magnetic base lights for tail, brake, and turn lights? ; secondly they don't have brakes I believe Mitch's Landgrebe dolly has brakes AND steering. Rick Sent from my ATT rotary phone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com writes: Couldn't I put the drive wheels on the dolly and use magnetic base lights for tail, brake, and turn lights? You'd then be towing the car backwards which is bad juju. ; secondly they don't have brakes I believe Mitch's Landgrebe dolly has brakes AND steering. Some may. The ones you rent don't (at least none that I've rented ever did). 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
[MBZ] Rusty Rawks
Called Rusty yesterday afternoon with a laundry list o stuff for the 300E. Of course it was sitting on my front step when I got home a few minutes ago. Thanks, Rusty! Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Rusty Rawks
My experience is that Rusty is like Al Capp's adorable and delicious Schmoo, who jumps into your frying pan and cooks itself when you're hungry (tastes just like pork chops). Rusty's parts are on my front door step the day after I dream of them. On 1/17/12, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Called Rusty yesterday afternoon with a laundry list o stuff for the 300E. Of course it was sitting on my front step when I got home a few minutes ago. Thanks, Rusty! Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
On Jan 17, 2012, at 1:27 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: You'd then be towing the car backwards which is bad juju. Bad for the suspension, wheel bearings, or bad for luck? Rick Sent from my ATT rotary phone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
Couldn't I put the drive wheels on the dolly and use magnetic base lights for tail, brake, and turn lights? Yes, BTDT with a S124 Pulled it 200 Mi. with Grand Caravan, on mostly 4 lane. Slow and careful. Lots of stopping distance ahead. ; secondly they don't have brakes I believe Mitch's Landgrebe dolly has brakes AND steering. Rick Sent from my ATT rotary phone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
On Jan 17, 2012 11:49 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Couldn't I put the drive wheels on the dolly and use magnetic base lights for tail, brake, and turn lights? Yes, BTDT with a S124 Pulled it 200 Mi. with Grand Caravan, on mostly 4 lane. Slow and careful. Lots of stopping distance ahead. I got the accursed Euro 500SEL home the same way without incident (towed it about 50 miles with my half-ton 'Burb). 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] Rusty Rawks
Anytime! Just keep those cards and letters coming. Business is very much needed these days. 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: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 2:36 PM Subject: [MBZ] Rusty Rawks Called Rusty yesterday afternoon with a laundry list o stuff for the 300E. Of course it was sitting on my front step when I got home a few minutes ago. Thanks, Rusty! Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
Bad for the suspension, wheel bearings, or bad for luck? Rick Sent from my ATT rotary phone None of the above ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com writes: On Jan 17, 2012, at 1:27 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: You'd then be towing the car backwards which is bad juju. Bad for the suspension, wheel bearings, or bad for luck? bad juju = bad luck 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] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
Puts the weight of the engine on the ground without putting it on the dolly, makes the possibility of a jackknife MUCH worse, also with a cheap dolly you might not have enough tongue weight and the tail could wag the dog at speed... -Curt Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:41:41 -0600 From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive Message-ID: snt0-p5-eas100e5fd5615c69d5f143f6fdd...@phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii On Jan 17, 2012, at 1:27 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: You'd then be towing the car backwards which is bad juju. Bad for the suspension, wheel bearings, or bad for luck? Rick Sent from my ATT rotary phone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Rusty Rawks
Might be able to get an order in for r107 stuff. SWMBA gave tentative green light to purchase of a project car. clay On Jan 17, 2012, at 11:57 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote: Anytime! Just keep those cards and letters coming. Business is very much needed these days. 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: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 2:36 PM Subject: [MBZ] Rusty Rawks Called Rusty yesterday afternoon with a laundry list o stuff for the 300E. Of course it was sitting on my front step when I got home a few minutes ago. Thanks, Rusty! Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Rusty Rawks
Yeah Baby!!! 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: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rusty Rawks Might be able to get an order in for r107 stuff. SWMBA gave tentative green light to purchase of a project car. clay On Jan 17, 2012, at 11:57 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote: Anytime! Just keep those cards and letters coming. Business is very much needed these days. 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: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 2:36 PM Subject: [MBZ] Rusty Rawks Called Rusty yesterday afternoon with a laundry list o stuff for the 300E. Of course it was sitting on my front step when I got home a few minutes ago. Thanks, Rusty! Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
Rick Knoble wrote: Couldn't I put the drive wheels on the dolly and use magnetic base lights for tail, brake, and turn lights? If it's front wheel drive, yes. I believe Mitch's Landgrebe dolly has brakes AND steering. Steering, yes. The dolly wheels steer, which in my estimation beats the heck out of putting the disabled car on a swivel pan. With Demco Kar Kaddy dollies, the wheels and fenders steer, which is OK until you put a wide vehicle on it and the dolly/vehicle fenders meet in a tight turn. Brakes, I haven't bought those yet. I'm OK with no brakes behind the F250 or short hauls with the Dakota. When I get a 4matic and put a hitch on it, I'll have to put brakes on the dolly. 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] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: On Jan 17, 2012, at 1:27 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: You'd then be towing the car backwards which is bad juju. Bad for the suspension, wheel bearings, or bad for luck? Rick I thought the issue is MB steering geometry, which tends to steer back and forth as the car rolls backward. No experience with that myself... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Becker 754 - four dashes
Okay, so the web forum consensus seems to be that you have to send your Becker 754 (Grand Prix, 86-87) back to Becker when it gets four dashes, or that the dealer can magically reset it somehow and the dealer is sometimes free. I can replace the battery myself, but my sort-of-local dealer wouldn't even order me a key so I'm expecting them to hang up on me when I call. It seems overkill to send the radio back to Becker, I like originality but not at that price. ..but surely Okiebenz doesn't give up so easily? Is there a way to clear the four dashes? Thanks, -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Becker 754 - four dashes
I think you are asking for the unlock code. Check the glovebox books, and it is not there and if you are reasonably sure it is the original radio, call Rusty with your VIN and he will GIVE your the unlock code. Okay, so the web forum consensus seems to be that you have to send your Becker 754 (Grand Prix, 86-87) back to Becker when it gets four dashes, or that the dealer can magically reset it somehow and the dealer is sometimes free. I can replace the battery myself, but my sort-of-local dealer wouldn't even order me a key so I'm expecting them to hang up on me when I call. It seems overkill to send the radio back to Becker, I like originality but not at that price. ..but surely Okiebenz doesn't give up so easily? Is there a way to clear the four dashes? Thanks, -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
On Jan 17, 2012, at 1:27 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: You'd then be towing the car backwards which is bad juju. Bad for the suspension, wheel bearings, or bad for luck? Rick No problem. Put the hitch on the front of the tow vehicle and push it home. Randy who is full of great ideas - esp late in the day when bored ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] 124 Belly Pan Fasteners
I am searching high and low for the Maintenance Manual Job # 6190 to see if I can identify the fasteners used to hold the belly pan on the 300E. I have an intact pan, but no fasteners, and I don't particularly want to have to run back and forth to my local Ace Hardware to get the right ones while the car is up in the air Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Becker 754 - four dashes
On 17/01/2012 5:08 PM, Dieselhead wrote: I think you are asking for the unlock code. Check the glovebox books, and it is not there and if you are reasonably sure it is the original radio, call Rusty with your VIN and he will GIVE your the unlock code. Okay, so the web forum consensus seems to be that you have to send your Becker 754 (Grand Prix, 86-87) back to Becker when it gets four dashes, or that the dealer can magically reset it somehow and the dealer is sometimes free. I can replace the battery myself, but my sort-of-local dealer wouldn't even order me a key so I'm expecting them to hang up on me when I call. It seems overkill to send the radio back to Becker, I like originality but not at that price. ..but surely Okiebenz doesn't give up so easily? Is there a way to clear the four dashes? Thanks, -Tim ___ You sure he is not saying that after having had the radio in 4 different dashes, it is time for a rebuild? If it outlasted 4 cars, that might be reasonable. Randy - as I said, who has lots of great ideas late in the day ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
Curt Raymond wrote: Puts the weight of the engine on the ground without putting it on the dolly, makes the possibility of a jackknife MUCH worse, also with a cheap dolly you might not have enough tongue weight and the tail could wag the dog at speed... Where's that Benzworld or Peachparts thread with the totaled minivan which tried to dolly tow a 123 backwards? It came up in a dolly discussion just a ocuple of months ago. Here it is, Peachparts: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/general-information/225168-towing-disaster.html It's a steering geometry/stability thing. Cars are made to self senter when going forwards, not backwards. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] W123 Motor Mounts
The oil pressure gauge saved the arse of my pagoda just two short summers ago. I was driving it from DC to Boston and the line to the oil pressure gauge sprang a leak. I noticed the gauge reading 2 bar at 70 mph. I knew that was not normal and pulled over. Popped the hood and saw oil all over the place. I lost three quarts in a matter of a few minutes. No damage done. I always keep my eyes on the gauges in these old cars. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 17, 2012, at 1:28 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Right on. Watch that gauge! Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:26:48 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Motor Mounts andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com writes: The PO of my 1983 300TD lost the oil in just this manner while crising on the freeway in Missouri. The engine collapsed directly onto and broke an oil cooler line, with disastrous results - even though he stopped the car as soon as the engine light came on. Engine light? You meen oil pressure gauge, which he probably didn't notice had fallen to zero for at least a few minutes. I always thought low oil pressure should have a warning light AND an audible alarm. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] 124 Belly Pan Fasteners
Put the car down and drive it sans pan. Call Q and tell hom how many washer/screws you need (4) and how many of the captive nuts you need. They may all be there. Nothing works as well as the original system Seriously folks, Rusty is a tremendous resource. He literally can get anything for 123, 124 and 126, and newer, and all things except unobtainium for older cars. I am searching high and low for the Maintenance Manual Job # 6190 to see if I can identify the fasteners used to hold the belly pan on the 300E. I have an intact pan, but no fasteners, and I don't particularly want to have to run back and forth to my local Ace Hardware to get the right ones while the car is up in the air Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] W123 Motor Mounts
I guess I had better repair the dash lights in mine. Half the time they don't light at all anymore and when lit they are pretty dim. Either that or install a red light to come on when the oil pressure drops to supplement the gauge. Wouldn't want to fry the motor because I could not see the oil pressure gauge. Randy On 17/01/2012 5:12 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: The oil pressure gauge saved the arse of my pagoda just two short summers ago. I was driving it from DC to Boston and the line to the oil pressure gauge sprang a leak. I noticed the gauge reading 2 bar at 70 mph. I knew that was not normal and pulled over. Popped the hood and saw oil all over the place. I lost three quarts in a matter of a few minutes. No damage done. I always keep my eyes on the gauges in these old cars. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 17, 2012, at 1:28 PM, Andrew Strasfogelastrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Right on. Watch that gauge! Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Allan Streibstr...@cs.indiana.edu Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:26:48 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Motor Mounts andrew strasfogelastrasfo...@gmail.com writes: The PO of my 1983 300TD lost the oil in just this manner while crising on the freeway in Missouri. The engine collapsed directly onto and broke an oil cooler line, with disastrous results - even though he stopped the car as soon as the engine light came on. Engine light? You meen oil pressure gauge, which he probably didn't notice had fallen to zero for at least a few minutes. I always thought low oil pressure should have a warning light AND an audible alarm. 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] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
On Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 11:26 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Where do I get one of those? When you were a newlywed you probably had one, too. :) -Tim been a while for me also ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] 124 Belly Pan Fasteners
I agree, but I don't want to waste Rusty's time with nickel/dime fasteners I can get in a matter of minutes locally. I suspect there are four M6 bolts with fender washers on them, but I want to be sure. The car is being driven - the belly pan is sitting in the garage after being pressure washed yesterday to remove the grunge. Dan On Jan 17, 2012, at 6:14 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Put the car down and drive it sans pan. Call Q and tell hom how many washer/screws you need (4) and how many of the captive nuts you need. They may all be there. Nothing works as well as the original system Seriously folks, Rusty is a tremendous resource. He literally can get anything for 123, 124 and 126, and newer, and all things except unobtainium for older cars. I am searching high and low for the Maintenance Manual Job # 6190 to see if I can identify the fasteners used to hold the belly pan on the 300E. I have an intact pan, but no fasteners, and I don't particularly want to have to run back and forth to my local Ace Hardware to get the right ones while the car is up in the air Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] Becker 754 - four dashes
On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 6:08 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: I think you are asking for the unlock code. Check the glovebox books, and it is not there and if you are reasonably sure it is the original radio, call Rusty with your VIN and he will GIVE your the unlock code. No unlock code in the 754, everyone seems to agree on that; the four dashes are the security setting when it is removed without the alarm disabled. I was hoping I could use the code generator that Jim linked a long time ago, so I was disappointed on that as well. The forums talk of some tool that the dealers would use to reset the thing. It was my own fault, I installed it in my '77 without grounding the security pins. D'oh! I'd like to recover it but obviously I'm not too attached to it, since I'm not even sure it works. Thanks, -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] 124 Belly Pan Fasteners
Just pick up a few screws of various sizes (they cost like 12cents apiece) and have them to try. Or maybe go for stainless to keep them from rusting, which will cost you a bit more. --R On 1/17/12 6:22 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: I agree, but I don't want to waste Rusty's time with nickel/dime fasteners I can get in a matter of minutes locally. I suspect there are four M6 bolts with fender washers on them, but I want to be sure. The car is being driven - the belly pan is sitting in the garage after being pressure washed yesterday to remove the grunge. Dan On Jan 17, 2012, at 6:14 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Put the car down and drive it sans pan. Call Q and tell hom how many washer/screws you need (4) and how many of the captive nuts you need. They may all be there. Nothing works as well as the original system Seriously folks, Rusty is a tremendous resource. He literally can get anything for 123, 124 and 126, and newer, and all things except unobtainium for older cars. I am searching high and low for the Maintenance Manual Job # 6190 to see if I can identify the fasteners used to hold the belly pan on the 300E. I have an intact pan, but no fasteners, and I don't particularly want to have to run back and forth to my local Ace Hardware to get the right ones while the car is up in the air Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
Curt Raymond wrote: Puts the weight of the engine on the ground without putting it on the dolly, makes the possibility of a jackknife MUCH worse, also with a cheap dolly you might not have enough tongue weight and the tail could wag the dog at speed... Where's that Benzworld or Peachparts thread with the totaled minivan which tried to dolly tow a 123 backwards? It came up in a dolly discussion just a ocuple of months ago. Here it is, Peachparts: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/general-information/225168-towing-disaster.html It's a steering geometry/stability thing. Cars are made to self senter when going forwards, not backwards. Yeah, and the ISU solar car team rolled a great long Frod van and crashed their trailer with solar car. inside. THings like that happen with inexperienced drivers and speeds too high. Does that mean that Frod vans are unsafe at any speed? One obvious problem in the tow vehicle in the photo is that it is both short wheelbase and high center of gravity. This SUV trash that is foisted on us is dangerous. Exploders, balzers, cheeps, and yes, the shovey equalknox are all dangerous because of short WB and high CG. The MB has a steering lock. Center the wheel, lock the steering, and go slow. Probably 50 to 55 is max. Lower the front tire pressure on the car towed backward to 22-25 or so. The biggest problem is lack of common sense. Common sense says that when/if it starts to whip, you slow down and steer straight dwn the road. Numbskulls try to countersteer and that amplifies the whip and causes crashes. You want the tow vehicle as heavy as possible, especially on the back. Read my signature funny. The most uncommon thing in this country is common sense. -- Dieselhead 87 300D 87 SDL 81 240D 2 pedals with 3 in wait. 80 240D 3 pedals The nut that holds the wheel is the cause of 99% of auto accidents and the majority of roadside breakdowns, and is the cause of many engine failures. Does YOUR car need to have the nut that holds the wheel replaced? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] 124 Belly Pan Fasteners
That's probably what I will do. And yes, stainless for sure. Cheap insurance. Dan On Jan 17, 2012, at 6:22 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: I agree, but I don't want to waste Rusty's time with nickel/dime fasteners I can get in a matter of minutes locally. I suspect there are four M6 bolts with fender washers on them, but I want to be sure. The car is being driven - the belly pan is sitting in the garage after being pressure washed yesterday to remove the grunge. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 Belly Pan Fasteners
Nope! they are a sheet metal screw with an 8mm head and a big washer. Stealer or Rusty I agree, but I don't want to waste Rusty's time with nickel/dime fasteners I can get in a matter of minutes locally. I suspect there are four M6 bolts with fender washers on them, but I want to be sure. The car is being driven - the belly pan is sitting in the garage after being pressure washed yesterday to remove the grunge. Dan On Jan 17, 2012, at 6:14 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Put the car down and drive it sans pan. Call Q and tell hom how many washer/screws you need (4) and how many of the captive nuts you need. They may all be there. Nothing works as well as the original system Seriously folks, Rusty is a tremendous resource. He literally can get anything for 123, 124 and 126, and newer, and all things except unobtainium for older cars. I am searching high and low for the Maintenance Manual Job # 6190 to see if I can identify the fasteners used to hold the belly pan on the 300E. I have an intact pan, but no fasteners, and I don't particularly want to have to run back and forth to my local Ace Hardware to get the right ones while the car is up in the air Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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
[MBZ] OT - Photo Archive
Just set up a Flickr account and posted some archival film scans I have had laying around in Aperture. Take a look, enjoy, and feel free to comment. http://www.flickr.com/photos/31200473@N06/ Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 Belly Pan Fasteners
You need the factory screws and captive nuts. They are NOT available at the hardware store. Peter On Jan 17, 2012, at 5:22 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: I agree, but I don't want to waste Rusty's time with nickel/dime fasteners I can get in a matter of minutes locally. I suspect there are four M6 bolts with fender washers on them, but I want to be sure. The car is being driven - the belly pan is sitting in the garage after being pressure washed yesterday to remove the grunge. Dan On Jan 17, 2012, at 6:14 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Put the car down and drive it sans pan. Call Q and tell hom how many washer/screws you need (4) and how many of the captive nuts you need. They may all be there. Nothing works as well as the original system Seriously folks, Rusty is a tremendous resource. He literally can get anything for 123, 124 and 126, and newer, and all things except unobtainium for older cars. I am searching high and low for the Maintenance Manual Job # 6190 to see if I can identify the fasteners used to hold the belly pan on the 300E. I have an intact pan, but no fasteners, and I don't particularly want to have to run back and forth to my local Ace Hardware to get the right ones while the car is up in the air Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] 124 Belly Pan Fasteners
Are they like whiz nuts? It's been too long since I have dropped one of these, so I don't recall. I was thinking at least two of them screwed into blind holes in body castings somewhere Guess I'll have to bite the bullet and crawl under the car. Dan On Jan 17, 2012, at 6:35 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Nope! they are a sheet metal screw with an 8mm head and a big washer. Stealer or Rusty I agree, but I don't want to waste Rusty's time with nickel/dime fasteners I can get in a matter of minutes locally. I suspect there are four M6 bolts with fender washers on them, but I want to be sure. The car is being driven - the belly pan is sitting in the garage after being pressure washed yesterday to remove the grunge. Dan On Jan 17, 2012, at 6:14 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Put the car down and drive it sans pan. Call Q and tell hom how many washer/screws you need (4) and how many of the captive nuts you need. They may all be there. Nothing works as well as the original system Seriously folks, Rusty is a tremendous resource. He literally can get anything for 123, 124 and 126, and newer, and all things except unobtainium for older cars. I am searching high and low for the Maintenance Manual Job # 6190 to see if I can identify the fasteners used to hold the belly pan on the 300E. I have an intact pan, but no fasteners, and I don't particularly want to have to run back and forth to my local Ace Hardware to get the right ones while the car is up in the air Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] 124 Belly Pan Fasteners
The original parts are much easier to work with. I had a failure of the screws and it resulted in massive damage to the pan. I was able to jerry rig a washer, nut and screw approximation, but getting the proper parts was best. clay 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers On Jan 17, 2012, at 3:57 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: You need the factory screws and captive nuts. They are NOT available at the hardware store. Peter On Jan 17, 2012, at 5:22 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: I agree, but I don't want to waste Rusty's time with nickel/dime fasteners I can get in a matter of minutes locally. I suspect there are four M6 bolts with fender washers on them, but I want to be sure. The car is being driven - the belly pan is sitting in the garage after being pressure washed yesterday to remove the grunge. Dan On Jan 17, 2012, at 6:14 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Put the car down and drive it sans pan. Call Q and tell hom how many washer/screws you need (4) and how many of the captive nuts you need. They may all be there. Nothing works as well as the original system Seriously folks, Rusty is a tremendous resource. He literally can get anything for 123, 124 and 126, and newer, and all things except unobtainium for older cars. I am searching high and low for the Maintenance Manual Job # 6190 to see if I can identify the fasteners used to hold the belly pan on the 300E. I have an intact pan, but no fasteners, and I don't particularly want to have to run back and forth to my local Ace Hardware to get the right ones while the car is up in the air Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Monowiper Question
The airbag controller has an 'umongous capacitor in it to fire the bag in an accident if all power is lost. Watch you head position when removing airbag. It is a squib very unlikely to fire with out power or lotsa static. Be careful. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 1/17/2012 10:02 AM, Allan Streib wrote: Dan Penofflwb...@yahoo.com writes: Yeah, I know. I just hate working around the airbag, especially one that's 20 years old. Disconnect the battery ground strap... they don't have an independent power source do they? 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] Becker 754 - four dashes
The guys at Becker will disable that security feature, so you'll never see it again. Other than that, you need to find someone with the original unlock tool. All the dealers used to have them, but there are not too many people left who remember that. Sending it back to Becker isn't such a bad thing... get an iPod cable installed while its there. Rebuild the tape deck, etc. Jaime On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 6:01 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: Okay, so the web forum consensus seems to be that you have to send your Becker 754 (Grand Prix, 86-87) back to Becker when it gets four dashes, or that the dealer can magically reset it somehow and the dealer is sometimes free. I can replace the battery myself, but my sort-of-local dealer wouldn't even order me a key so I'm expecting them to hang up on me when I call. It seems overkill to send the radio back to Becker, I like originality but not at that price. ..but surely Okiebenz doesn't give up so easily? Is there a way to clear the four dashes? Thanks, -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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] 124 Belly Pan Fasteners
You need the factory screws and captive nuts. They are NOT available at the hardware store. Peter That is what I am trying to get across. You are better off to leave it off until you get the right screws and captive nuts. If you do it half ass with hardware store hardware, and the pan comes loose and gets damaged or destroyed, you will be running without the pan anyhow. Better to leave it off until you get the right stuff. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] 124 Belly Pan Fasteners
Agreed. I'll check with Rusty in the AM. Dan On Jan 17, 2012, at 6:35 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Nope! they are a sheet metal screw with an 8mm head and a big washer. Stealer or Rusty I agree, but I don't want to waste Rusty's time with nickel/dime fasteners I can get in a matter of minutes locally. I suspect there are four M6 bolts with fender washers on them, but I want to be sure. The car is being driven - the belly pan is sitting in the garage after being pressure washed yesterday to remove the grunge. Dan On Jan 17, 2012, at 6:14 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Put the car down and drive it sans pan. Call Q and tell hom how many washer/screws you need (4) and how many of the captive nuts you need. They may all be there. Nothing works as well as the original system Seriously folks, Rusty is a tremendous resource. He literally can get anything for 123, 124 and 126, and newer, and all things except unobtainium for older cars. I am searching high and low for the Maintenance Manual Job # 6190 to see if I can identify the fasteners used to hold the belly pan on the 300E. I have an intact pan, but no fasteners, and I don't particularly want to have to run back and forth to my local Ace Hardware to get the right ones while the car is up in the air Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Becker 754 - four dashes
Jaime, I was thinking about sending my Becker in to Ed for just that - adding the aux input. Do you have his contact information these days? I really liked the stock stereo in my 91 300E, so I may return this one to the original. I saw the amps and related goodies in the trunk when I was cleaning it the other day. Thanks, Dan On Jan 17, 2012, at 7:24 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: The guys at Becker will disable that security feature, so you'll never see it again. Other than that, you need to find someone with the original unlock tool. All the dealers used to have them, but there are not too many people left who remember that. Sending it back to Becker isn't such a bad thing... get an iPod cable installed while its there. Rebuild the tape deck, etc. Jaime On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 6:01 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: Okay, so the web forum consensus seems to be that you have to send your Becker 754 (Grand Prix, 86-87) back to Becker when it gets four dashes, or that the dealer can magically reset it somehow and the dealer is sometimes free. I can replace the battery myself, but my sort-of-local dealer wouldn't even order me a key so I'm expecting them to hang up on me when I call. It seems overkill to send the radio back to Becker, I like originality but not at that price. ..but surely Okiebenz doesn't give up so easily? Is there a way to clear the four dashes? Thanks, -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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] Becker 754 - four dashes
Hi Dan, The best contact information is on their website: http://beckerautosound.com/ Good luck, Jaime On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 7:49 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Jaime, I was thinking about sending my Becker in to Ed for just that - adding the aux input. Do you have his contact information these days? I really liked the stock stereo in my 91 300E, so I may return this one to the original. I saw the amps and related goodies in the trunk when I was cleaning it the other day. Thanks, Dan On Jan 17, 2012, at 7:24 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: The guys at Becker will disable that security feature, so you'll never see it again. Other than that, you need to find someone with the original unlock tool. All the dealers used to have them, but there are not too many people left who remember that. Sending it back to Becker isn't such a bad thing... get an iPod cable installed while its there. Rebuild the tape deck, etc. Jaime On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 6:01 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: Okay, so the web forum consensus seems to be that you have to send your Becker 754 (Grand Prix, 86-87) back to Becker when it gets four dashes, or that the dealer can magically reset it somehow and the dealer is sometimes free. I can replace the battery myself, but my sort-of-local dealer wouldn't even order me a key so I'm expecting them to hang up on me when I call. It seems overkill to send the radio back to Becker, I like originality but not at that price. ..but surely Okiebenz doesn't give up so easily? Is there a way to clear the four dashes? Thanks, -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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 -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
First time I ever used my snowmobile trailer I didn't have enough weight on the tongue and over 45mph it whipped like a snake, slow down just a little and the problem went away. Slid a snowmobile forward 6 inches, problem cured... That trailer was designed with the axle too far forward, it was always hard to get enough weight on the tongue, even empty. Took it to Maine one year for moose hunting (well moose retrieval anyway), on the way up we had a mattress for the camp which balanced the trailer nicely. For the trip home we had to strap a log to the front of the now empty trailer to make it track and not try to spin the truck. My new trailer has a salt guard on the front which makes balancing much easier. -Curt Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:29:09 -0600 From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive Message-ID: a06240880cb3bb1f632ec@[192.168.1.51] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ; format=flowed Yeah, and the ISU solar car team rolled a great long Frod van and crashed their trailer with solar car. inside. THings like that happen with inexperienced drivers and speeds too high. Does that mean that Frod vans are unsafe at any speed? One obvious problem in the tow vehicle in the photo is that it is both short wheelbase and high center of gravity. This SUV trash that is foisted on us is dangerous. Exploders, balzers, cheeps, and yes, the shovey equalknox are all dangerous because of short WB and high CG. The MB has a steering lock. Center the wheel, lock the steering, and go slow. Probably 50 to 55 is max. Lower the front tire pressure on the car towed backward to 22-25 or so. The biggest problem is lack of common sense. Common sense says that when/if it starts to whip, you slow down and steer straight dwn the road. Numbskulls try to countersteer and that amplifies the whip and causes crashes. You want the tow vehicle as heavy as possible, especially on the back. Read my signature funny. The most uncommon thing in this country is common sense. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Becker 754 - four dashes
I remember once going to the dealer with that problem. With the radio still in the dash but with the face plate removed, the tech inserted a special tool that reset the radio. Don't recall if that was a 754 but it very well could have been. On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 9:36 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.comwrote: Hi Dan, The best contact information is on their website: http://beckerautosound.com/ Good luck, Jaime On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 7:49 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Jaime, I was thinking about sending my Becker in to Ed for just that - adding the aux input. Do you have his contact information these days? I really liked the stock stereo in my 91 300E, so I may return this one to the original. I saw the amps and related goodies in the trunk when I was cleaning it the other day. Thanks, Dan On Jan 17, 2012, at 7:24 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: The guys at Becker will disable that security feature, so you'll never see it again. Other than that, you need to find someone with the original unlock tool. All the dealers used to have them, but there are not too many people left who remember that. Sending it back to Becker isn't such a bad thing... get an iPod cable installed while its there. Rebuild the tape deck, etc. Jaime On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 6:01 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: Okay, so the web forum consensus seems to be that you have to send your Becker 754 (Grand Prix, 86-87) back to Becker when it gets four dashes, or that the dealer can magically reset it somehow and the dealer is sometimes free. I can replace the battery myself, but my sort-of-local dealer wouldn't even order me a key so I'm expecting them to hang up on me when I call. It seems overkill to send the radio back to Becker, I like originality but not at that price. ..but surely Okiebenz doesn't give up so easily? Is there a way to clear the four dashes? Thanks, -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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 -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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] towing disasters
www.peachparts.com/shopforum/general-information/225168-towing-disaster.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
