Re: [MBZ] Car breakin
Thanks. Can somebody remind me? Are the inclusive years for model 126s in USA '80 - '91. 'Just trying to make sure somebody doesn't try to sell me a trunk lid for a 115. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 11:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Wilton, Sorry to hear about the lowlife ruining both cars. Too bad you didn't greet him/them with Mr C olt's Model 19 11. Swift justice tends to decrease such activity. Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] E320 oil change
On Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:22:01 -0500 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Craig wrote: So what year is this, again? Oops, W210.282, 1999, M112. Ah, so it doesn't have anything in common with our M104. 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] Car breakin
WILTON wrote: Thanks. Can somebody remind me? Are the inclusive years for model 126s in USA '80 - '91. 'Just trying to make sure somebody doesn't try to sell me a trunk lid for a 115. Not sure about 1992, but if you get parts from a 1980 they'll be W116 and 1981 will be W126. 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] E320 oil change
Craig wrote: On Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:22:01 -0500 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Craig wrote: So what year is this, again? Oops, W210.282, 1999, M112. Ah, so it doesn't have anything in common with our M104. Yours probably doesn't even have all 12 spark plugs, and your oil filter is near the back of the engine. ;-) 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] Diy tranny rebuild
Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I actually have that DVD somewhere around here Why are you bothering us then? Just lonely? -- 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
Re: [MBZ] Car breakin
Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Hopefully they'll do a neater job next time. In New York, they're busy training BE artists right now. http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/squat_the_heck_PkPnYm4W9CFGWgSg6gpHiL Acorn Redux? -- 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
Re: [MBZ] Diy tranny rebuild
I think once the man parts are removed it is nearly impossible to replace them, but the female parts could be removed to at least get it looking like what it started as. Definitely not a DIY though. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Car breakin
Max wrote: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/squat_the_heck_PkPnYm4W9CFGWgSg6gpHiL Acorn Redux? That was my first thought too. I worked for ACORN for a couple of days in the summer of 1983, and breaking into houses to install squatters was their main purpose at the time. 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] Car breakin
I meant 116. So 81 is first 126 year in US; I know 91 was last year. 'Just spent hour or so on phone w/ins co. rep. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 10:03 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin WILTON wrote: Thanks. Can somebody remind me? Are the inclusive years for model 126s in USA '80 - '91. 'Just trying to make sure somebody doesn't try to sell me a trunk lid for a 115. Not sure about 1992, but if you get parts from a 1980 they'll be W116 and 1981 will be W126. 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
[MBZ] OT This is awesome
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2120258/James-Cameron-Mariana-Trench-dive-Film-director-visits-oceans-deepest-point.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Of course has a good bit of rust on it
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2917841338.html It probably needs the fuel filter changed because it doesn't turn off right now when you pull keys out of the ignition --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] This looks interesting Mercedes Benz 1972 220
Needs engine? --R http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2884888590.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
Re: [MBZ] Car breakin
Could I suggest the installation of a motion sensor tied to a video camera and bright lights that records? If you shop around you should be able to put together such a system for not to much that will record direct to digital disk and a picture says a thousand words when it comes time for a perp walk to the court house. The cost will be less than repair of one car, and over the next years you will get lots of video of yourself walking your dog, but the one time your night visitor comes back it will all pay off. Just a thought. Grant... On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 5:21 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Thanks. Can somebody remind me? Are the inclusive years for model 126s in USA '80 - '91. 'Just trying to make sure somebody doesn't try to sell me a trunk lid for a 115. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 11:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Wilton, Sorry to hear about the lowlife ruining both cars. Too bad you didn't greet him/them with Mr C olt's Model 19 11. Swift justice tends to decrease such activity. Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton __**_ 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
[MBZ] DIY Tranny Rebuild
In Rick Knoble's submission, he provided a link to DRIVE TRAIN.COM which contains the following quote: If you have particles in the pan of the transmission you can be sure that the same contamination can be found in the cooling system at the bottom of the radiator. With your overhaul parts you should also purchase two cans for radiator cooling system flush and completely purge out all contamination in the cool hoses both output and return as well as the radiator reservoir. Doesn't the bottom of the radiator just have sealed lines from the tranny that carry fluid, clean or dirty, through that area to be cooled by the radiator? And don't these lines keep the two fluids separated? So why the need to flush the radiator and the radiator reservoir? Or did I misunderstand and it means to flush out the TRANSMISSION lines that are in the radiator? Jerry 240D __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 6999 (20120326) __ 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] This looks interesting Mercedes Benz 1972 220
Rich Thomas wrote: Needs engine? --R http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2884888590.html Didn't Jaime find a rust bucket with a good engine, or did that one have an Adsit engine in it? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] DIY Tranny Rebuild
Jerry Herrman wrote: Or did I misunderstand and it means to flush out the TRANSMISSION lines that are in the radiator? I assume there's just a loop of metal tranny line in the radiator, and they mean to have you flush out all the transmission oil cooling plumbing. 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] Of course has a good bit of rust on it
He misspoke. It's because the car needs a tune up. On 3/26/12, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2917841338.html It probably needs the fuel filter changed because it doesn't turn off right now when you pull keys out of the ignition --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] This looks interesting Mercedes Benz 1972 220
I have the perfect engine for that car! On 3/26/12, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: Needs engine? --R http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2884888590.html Didn't Jaime find a rust bucket with a good engine, or did that one have an Adsit engine in it? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] This looks interesting Mercedes Benz 1972 220
Almost certainly a gasser but combine with the cheap 240D from the other day and you might have something... Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:13:13 -0400 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] This looks interesting Mercedes Benz 1972 220 Message-ID: 4f707979.4030...@constructivity.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Needs engine? --R http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2884888590.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
Re: [MBZ] DIY Tranny Rebuild
Most I have taken apart have a small heat exchanger built into the bottom of the radiator. It is very likely that it is contaminated with clutch pieces or metal if the trans is real bad. You MUST flush the cooler and lines when you rebuild the trans! Many tranny shops will not warranty a rebuild unless they flush install a remote trans cooler in place of, or replace the radiator to insure a clean system. The cooler and lines can hold a pint or so of dirty trans fluid, that can hold a lot of dirt! Mike On Mar 26, 2012 10:38 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Jerry Herrman wrote: Or did I misunderstand and it means to flush out the TRANSMISSION lines that are in the radiator? I assume there's just a loop of metal tranny line in the radiator, and they mean to have you flush out all the transmission oil cooling plumbing. Mitch. __**_ 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
[MBZ] Today's First puzzler: The incredibly disappearing SLS fluid (1985 300TD)
All: I can't recall whether I tasked the group to help me figure out why the newly re-reconected self levelling system on my 1985 300TD with the CA version engine kept losing (or loosing, if you prefer) its SLS fluid. The rear components were dry (SLS valve, air cells, struts) so I had suspected a leaky canister that was pretty much covered with a film of oily residue, or perhaps a hose connector under the hood. I cleaned the canister and surrounding area thoroughly and I drove the car for a couple months. This past Saturday, the local MBCA club hosted a session at a dealership in suburban MD in which a tech would drive our cars onto a lift and proceed to spend up to an hour going ovet the car with a fine tooth comb to find new problems and diagnose existing ones. We checekd the SLS canister and sure enough it was bone dry, but to my surprise there was no evidence of fluid anywhere under hte hood. After 30 minutes, Ed and I discovered the surprising source of the fluid leak, and probably solved another issue as well (sooty smell inside the car when the heat came on). I will award a special prize of artisanal (formerly known as home made) hot pepper jelly to the first among you who correctly diagnoses the source of the SLS fluid leak. Hint: it was not the canister, struts, or air cells). Rules: One guess per entry! NO CONTACTING ED! Andrew 1983 and 1985 300TDs ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] This looks interesting Mercedes Benz 1972 220
andrew strasfogel wrote: I have the perfect engine for that car! The W123 OM617? It might work if you put a remote oil filter kit on it. 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] Today's First puzzler: The incredibly disappearing SLS fluid (1985 300TD)
An SLS line runs through the heater box? All of us who assumed that you'd killed the seal in the pump by running it dry and were running SLS fluid into the engine get to eat crow, I guess. 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] Today's Puzzler part deux: Sooty smell penetrating the car - 1985 300TD
This one really threw me for a loop. Once my 1985 300TD gets halfway warmed up, a sickly sweet soooty smell emanates through the vents - even with the ACC in the off position. At the tech session last Saturday, Ed (the tech I was working with) pointed out several possible sources: a dribble of green antifreeze coating the large radiator hose that heads downward and to the left (viewed from the front), and other areas. We tightened the radiator hose clamp, which seemed to solve that issue. Ed pointed out as well an awful lot of oil coating the engine, basically from beneath the turbo to the bottom of the oil pan, as well as oil seeping fom the breather hose on top of the valve cover and the valve cover gasket itself (despite being new). I was instructed to clean off as much of this gunk as possilbe and then inspect for any live leaks. I cleaned up all the areas that were accessible, but it's still too early to tell whether there is an active oil leak associated with the turbo assembly. The antifreeze flow has been stopped so while I am hoping this takes care of smell problem my pessimist self says the turbo itself could be the source of the toasty burnt smell. Anyone been there/done that? Andrew 1983 and 1985 300TDs ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Today's First puzzler: The incredibly disappearing SLS fluid (1985 300TD)
The sooty smell was not from SLS fluid - two different problems, as explained in my second email that already is awaiting your perusal.. On 3/26/12, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: An SLS line runs through the heater box? All of us who assumed that you'd killed the seal in the pump by running it dry and were running SLS fluid into the engine get to eat crow, I guess. 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] Today's First puzzler: The incredibly disappearing SLS fluid (1985 300TD)
An SLS line was leaking onto the turbo/exhaust area, where it was heated to produce the smell but also heated/burned so that it didn't actively drip from the car. I further guess it was the supply line, producing a high-pressure very small stream of oil that could cross the air-gap from the line to the turbo/exhaust. 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 From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, March 26, 2012 11:00:19 AM Subject: [MBZ] Today's First puzzler: The incredibly disappearing SLS fluid (1985 300TD) All: I can't recall whether I tasked the group to help me figure out why the newly re-reconected self levelling system on my 1985 300TD with the CA version engine kept losing (or loosing, if you prefer) its SLS fluid. The rear components were dry (SLS valve, air cells, struts) so I had suspected a leaky canister that was pretty much covered with a film of oily residue, or perhaps a hose connector under the hood. I cleaned the canister and surrounding area thoroughly and I drove the car for a couple months. This past Saturday, the local MBCA club hosted a session at a dealership in suburban MD in which a tech would drive our cars onto a lift and proceed to spend up to an hour going ovet the car with a fine tooth comb to find new problems and diagnose existing ones. We checekd the SLS canister and sure enough it was bone dry, but to my surprise there was no evidence of fluid anywhere under hte hood. After 30 minutes, Ed and I discovered the surprising source of the fluid leak, and probably solved another issue as well (sooty smell inside the car when the heat came on). I will award a special prize of artisanal (formerly known as home made) hot pepper jelly to the first among you who correctly diagnoses the source of the SLS fluid leak. Hint: it was not the canister, struts, or air cells). Rules: One guess per entry! NO CONTACTING ED! Andrew 1983 and 1985 300TDs ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 - FLACs and CUE files
Thanks, I'll give that a try. I have seen this behavior before, but don't recall what I had to do to sort it out. I use a converter for Mac OS X called Max. Thanks! Dan On Mar 26, 2012, at 12:27 AM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: I'd try using Audacity to do the conversion, it should obey the CUE file when converting. Walt On Mar 25, 2012 10:47 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Anyone here know anything about FLACs and CUE files? I just got a FLAC of something from a friend, and while it has a CUE file and all the related items, when I attempt to convert it to another format, it converts as one big file and not individual tracks. ?? Thanks in advance, 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] Car breakin
On 25/03/2012 4:55 PM, WILTON wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ Let me suggest a couple of things. First of all, it may be wise to invest in car alarms. If the horn starts to blow and the lights to flash, the perps may take off before they do a whole lot more harm. I wonder that you do not have a garage or did I mis-understand. Were the vehicles in your garage? If so, then you need the garage alarmed too. I would not suggest confronting them when the alarm goes off but someone else suggested motion lights and video surveillance cameras. Fortunately, that sort of thing is becoming very affordable. I have had my F150 broken into twice in recent years. Once they just looked in every cubbyhole and appeared to have taken nothing - but they did over $1K damage to the driver's door. That one was when it parked in front of my home overnight. The second time they tried to take the truck. They broke the door lock again and then broke the ignition lock but did not get it to go without the key with the chip in it. Again, more than $1K in damage but at least in that case I did not have to pay the deductible because there was evidence that they tried to steal the vehicle. The way the insurance works here, if they just break into it and there is no evidence of attempted theft of the truck, one must pay the deductible. They also broke into my younger son's girlfriends car on the street out in front of our home. They smashed out the driver's door window and took a few cd's and a package of cigarettes. Most likely kids. They will break in for a bit of change which most of us seem to dump into cup holders etc. Best to make sure nothing of that nature is visible from outside the car. 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] Car breakin
I agree wholeheartedly about alarms, lights, etc. How do you suppose perp could have know that less than a week ago I disconnected alarm on 350SDL 'cause it was going off occasionally when SWMBO opened door. Obviously need more sensitive detector for the lights that overlook the parking area. Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 12:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin On 25/03/2012 4:55 PM, WILTON wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ Let me suggest a couple of things. First of all, it may be wise to invest in car alarms. If the horn starts to blow and the lights to flash, the perps may take off before they do a whole lot more harm. I wonder that you do not have a garage or did I mis-understand. Were the vehicles in your garage? If so, then you need the garage alarmed too. I would not suggest confronting them when the alarm goes off but someone else suggested motion lights and video surveillance cameras. Fortunately, that sort of thing is becoming very affordable. I have had my F150 broken into twice in recent years. Once they just looked in every cubbyhole and appeared to have taken nothing - but they did over $1K damage to the driver's door. That one was when it parked in front of my home overnight. The second time they tried to take the truck. They broke the door lock again and then broke the ignition lock but did not get it to go without the key with the chip in it. Again, more than $1K in damage but at least in that case I did not have to pay the deductible because there was evidence that they tried to steal the vehicle. The way the insurance works here, if they just break into it and there is no evidence of attempted theft of the truck, one must pay the deductible. They also broke into my younger son's girlfriends car on the street out in front of our home. They smashed out the driver's door window and took a few cd's and a package of cigarettes. Most likely kids. They will break in for a bit of change which most of us seem to dump into cup holders etc. Best to make sure nothing of that nature is visible from outside the car. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Car breakin
He did not likely know. He just got lucky. I wonder if they are smart enough to shake the car first to see if the alarm goes off. Randy On 26/03/2012 11:54 AM, WILTON wrote: I agree wholeheartedly about alarms, lights, etc. How do you suppose perp could have know that less than a week ago I disconnected alarm on 350SDL 'cause it was going off occasionally when SWMBO opened door. Obviously need more sensitive detector for the lights that overlook the parking area. Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 12:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin On 25/03/2012 4:55 PM, WILTON wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ Let me suggest a couple of things. First of all, it may be wise to invest in car alarms. If the horn starts to blow and the lights to flash, the perps may take off before they do a whole lot more harm. I wonder that you do not have a garage or did I mis-understand. Were the vehicles in your garage? If so, then you need the garage alarmed too. I would not suggest confronting them when the alarm goes off but someone else suggested motion lights and video surveillance cameras. Fortunately, that sort of thing is becoming very affordable. I have had my F150 broken into twice in recent years. Once they just looked in every cubbyhole and appeared to have taken nothing - but they did over $1K damage to the driver's door. That one was when it parked in front of my home overnight. The second time they tried to take the truck. They broke the door lock again and then broke the ignition lock but did not get it to go without the key with the chip in it. Again, more than $1K in damage but at least in that case I did not have to pay the deductible because there was evidence that they tried to steal the vehicle. The way the insurance works here, if they just break into it and there is no evidence of attempted theft of the truck, one must pay the deductible. They also broke into my younger son's girlfriends car on the street out in front of our home. They smashed out the driver's door window and took a few cd's and a package of cigarettes. Most likely kids. They will break in for a bit of change which most of us seem to dump into cup holders etc. Best to make sure nothing of that nature is visible from outside the car. 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] Car breakin
I agree that he got lucky. Those people are too stupid for their own good. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 26, 2012, at 1:26 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: He did not likely know. He just got lucky. I wonder if they are smart enough to shake the car first to see if the alarm goes off. Randy On 26/03/2012 11:54 AM, WILTON wrote: I agree wholeheartedly about alarms, lights, etc. How do you suppose perp could have know that less than a week ago I disconnected alarm on 350SDL 'cause it was going off occasionally when SWMBO opened door. Obviously need more sensitive detector for the lights that overlook the parking area. Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 12:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin On 25/03/2012 4:55 PM, WILTON wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ Let me suggest a couple of things. First of all, it may be wise to invest in car alarms. If the horn starts to blow and the lights to flash, the perps may take off before they do a whole lot more harm. I wonder that you do not have a garage or did I mis-understand. Were the vehicles in your garage? If so, then you need the garage alarmed too. I would not suggest confronting them when the alarm goes off but someone else suggested motion lights and video surveillance cameras. Fortunately, that sort of thing is becoming very affordable. I have had my F150 broken into twice in recent years. Once they just looked in every cubbyhole and appeared to have taken nothing - but they did over $1K damage to the driver's door. That one was when it parked in front of my home overnight. The second time they tried to take the truck. They broke the door lock again and then broke the ignition lock but did not get it to go without the key with the chip in it. Again, more than $1K in damage but at least in that case I did not have to pay the deductible because there was evidence that they tried to steal the vehicle. The way the insurance works here, if they just break into it and there is no evidence of attempted theft of the truck, one must pay the deductible. They also broke into my younger son's girlfriends car on the street out in front of our home. They smashed out the driver's door window and took a few cd's and a package of cigarettes. Most likely kids. They will break in for a bit of change which most of us seem to dump into cup holders etc. Best to make sure nothing of that nature is visible from outside the car. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Car breakin
Yeah, The intruders visit my cars. Not in the A-hole break the car. Just the come to find some apple turned into a bong and loaded with used weed, the car reeking of hippies. Forgot to lock the car at night. Then another morning finding the back seat was used as a bed. My own stupid. clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 3:21 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Don't think I can ever really be made whole. I've probably always been too naive; too trustful. Wilton - Original Message - From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Sorry to hear of your encounter with the human raccoons. I find lethal traps and shot guns salve my distress, but leave a mess. Make sure you get a good shop to do repairs, not the one that the insurance folks aim you at, but one that will make you whole. clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 2:55 PM, WILTON wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] Car breakin
Our faithless list leader may have a lid clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 4:28 PM, WILTON wrote: I hope they catch the SOB, too, but I doubt it; he left finger marks and smudges everywhere, but policeman said there was nothing good enough for ID. BTW, anybody know what a good, used 126 trunk lid may cost me - what should I expect to pay? Preferably black, of course, but I'm probably not that lucky. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 6:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Thats terrible Wilton, sorry to hear the bad news... I read about these things in the local paper and always worry about where it might happen next. At least the guy didn't try to get into your house! I hope they catch the SOB... Jaime On Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 5:55 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Brakes
brakes were for Gump, w115. Looks like for the most part pads and hoses would work, but the rotors are slotted on the SL and these (have not opened the box) are not clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 6:11 PM, Barry Stark wrote: Clay - I don't believe that you told us what year 380SL you bought the set for. I checked the main parts between my '81 380SL and my '81 300SD and found that the rotors were the same, the pads were the same and the rear calipers were the same. The front calipers were different. So at least in '81 the brakes on the 107 and the 126 were very similar. Barry I ordered a brake set for Gump from Rusty. Gump died prior to my installing the set. What does the group opine as to transferability of said parts to a R107? Set consists of all rotors, pads, hoses and some small stuff. Right now I am listing it on CL, but if I can use it, then I will put it back on the shelf clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Car breakin
Look at this as an opportunity - maybe you should consider renting the back seat out on a nightly (or hourly) basis? Dan On Mar 26, 2012, at 2:30 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Yeah, The intruders visit my cars. Not in the A-hole break the car. Just the come to find some apple turned into a bong and loaded with used weed, the car reeking of hippies. Forgot to lock the car at night. Then another morning finding the back seat was used as a bed. My own stupid. clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 3:21 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Don't think I can ever really be made whole. I've probably always been too naive; too trustful. Wilton - Original Message - From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Sorry to hear of your encounter with the human raccoons. I find lethal traps and shot guns salve my distress, but leave a mess. Make sure you get a good shop to do repairs, not the one that the insurance folks aim you at, but one that will make you whole. clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 2:55 PM, WILTON wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] Diy tranny rebuild
Only tried manual, since it was going to be easy. Not brave enough to do automatic clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 7:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Anybody attempted this yet? 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] Car breakin
Low income housing. Get on the list with HUD. clay On Mar 26, 2012, at 11:33 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: Look at this as an opportunity - maybe you should consider renting the back seat out on a nightly (or hourly) basis? Dan On Mar 26, 2012, at 2:30 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Yeah, The intruders visit my cars. Not in the A-hole break the car. Just the come to find some apple turned into a bong and loaded with used weed, the car reeking of hippies. Forgot to lock the car at night. Then another morning finding the back seat was used as a bed. My own stupid. clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 3:21 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Don't think I can ever really be made whole. I've probably always been too naive; too trustful. Wilton - Original Message - From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Sorry to hear of your encounter with the human raccoons. I find lethal traps and shot guns salve my distress, but leave a mess. Make sure you get a good shop to do repairs, not the one that the insurance folks aim you at, but one that will make you whole. clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 2:55 PM, WILTON wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Today's First puzzler: The incredibly disappearing SLS fluid (1985 300TD)
Very creative and possibly even accurate - I'll have to double check the car. Where are the two SLS fluid supply and return lines meander on their journey to and from the SLS pump? On 3/26/12, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: An SLS line was leaking onto the turbo/exhaust area, where it was heated to produce the smell but also heated/burned so that it didn't actively drip from the car. I further guess it was the supply line, producing a high-pressure very small stream of oil that could cross the air-gap from the line to the turbo/exhaust. 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 From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, March 26, 2012 11:00:19 AM Subject: [MBZ] Today's First puzzler: The incredibly disappearing SLS fluid (1985 300TD) All: I can't recall whether I tasked the group to help me figure out why the newly re-reconected self levelling system on my 1985 300TD with the CA version engine kept losing (or loosing, if you prefer) its SLS fluid. The rear components were dry (SLS valve, air cells, struts) so I had suspected a leaky canister that was pretty much covered with a film of oily residue, or perhaps a hose connector under the hood. I cleaned the canister and surrounding area thoroughly and I drove the car for a couple months. This past Saturday, the local MBCA club hosted a session at a dealership in suburban MD in which a tech would drive our cars onto a lift and proceed to spend up to an hour going ovet the car with a fine tooth comb to find new problems and diagnose existing ones. We checekd the SLS canister and sure enough it was bone dry, but to my surprise there was no evidence of fluid anywhere under hte hood. After 30 minutes, Ed and I discovered the surprising source of the fluid leak, and probably solved another issue as well (sooty smell inside the car when the heat came on). I will award a special prize of artisanal (formerly known as home made) hot pepper jelly to the first among you who correctly diagnoses the source of the SLS fluid leak. Hint: it was not the canister, struts, or air cells). Rules: One guess per entry! NO CONTACTING ED! Andrew 1983 and 1985 300TDs ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Car breakin
Rig up a pepper spray or mace to a time delay or a remote, when they get involved in their weed or, well, whatever, give them a dose. You could probably sit up a coupla nights and catch them at it then have some fun. Take Mr. Shorty Mossberg along with you, that racking sound will get their attention right quick. But you might have more than weed fragrance to clean up --R On 3/26/12 2:30 PM, clay monroe wrote: Yeah, The intruders visit my cars. Not in the A-hole break the car. Just the come to find some apple turned into a bong and loaded with used weed, the car reeking of hippies. Forgot to lock the car at night. Then another morning finding the back seat was used as a bed. My own stupid. clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 - FLACs and CUE files
Dan Penoff wrote: Anyone here know anything about FLACs and CUE files? Yup. It's how I archive my disks. LP and CD. I just got a FLAC of something from a friend, and while it has a CUE file and all the related items, when I attempt to convert it to another format, it converts as one big file and not individual tracks. So what is your goal? Do you want a CD with tracks or a stack of files, one per track The flac is a free/open, top quality lossless audio format. Think MP3 but no patents and no loss when encoding. The cue file is at a mimimum a list of points. Each point in the beginning of a track. It can also include artist, track, perfomer, and othe CDTEXT data. A cue file can be used to cut the big file into smaller ones, or to tell the CD burn program where to put the track markers. I do this stuff only in Linux, so I'm clueless regarding the tools for other platform. shnsplit is what I use to slice the big file into smaller ones. Or Serge ftrvxmtrx Ziryukin's split2ogg.sh and split2flac.sh which splits and tags. -- 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] Today's First puzzler: The incredibly disappearing SLS fluid (1985 300TD)
Is it leaking into the engine via the SLS pump? My address is Hendrik who is wondering what to do with the hot jelly On 27/03/12 01:30, andrew strasfogel wrote: All: I can't recall whether I tasked the group to help me figure out why the newly re-reconected self levelling system on my 1985 300TD with the CA version engine kept losing (or loosing, if you prefer) its SLS fluid. The rear components were dry (SLS valve, air cells, struts) so I had suspected a leaky canister that was pretty much covered with a film of oily residue, or perhaps a hose connector under the hood. I cleaned the canister and surrounding area thoroughly and I drove the car for a couple months. This past Saturday, the local MBCA club hosted a session at a dealership in suburban MD in which a tech would drive our cars onto a lift and proceed to spend up to an hour going ovet the car with a fine tooth comb to find new problems and diagnose existing ones. We checekd the SLS canister and sure enough it was bone dry, but to my surprise there was no evidence of fluid anywhere under hte hood. After 30 minutes, Ed and I discovered the surprising source of the fluid leak, and probably solved another issue as well (sooty smell inside the car when the heat came on). I will award a special prize of artisanal (formerly known as home made) hot pepper jelly to the first among you who correctly diagnoses the source of the SLS fluid leak. Hint: it was not the canister, struts, or air cells). Rules: One guess per entry! NO CONTACTING ED! Andrew 1983 and 1985 300TDs ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Diy tranny rebuild
I looked into doing this, I have a 722.4 with a slipping 4th gear sitting in the shed, which means the K2 is worn. Unfortunately the 722.4 won't be suitable for my 300TE (M102 3liter) which uses a 722.3, well it would probably work but the .4 is not as strong as the .3. Actually the 260E (M103 2.6) got the 722.4 for some reason (cost cutting most likely). There is info out there and a good write up on another forum by someone who did the job and from memory the only special tool you really need is the clutch pack compressor. Guess you would need the O ring kit but only buy the other parts as needed. What is actually the problem with the tranny you wanna overhaul? Hendrik who still doesn't quite know exactly how the autos work On 26/03/12 13:04, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Anybody attempted this yet? 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] Car breakin
I can't go with the leave it unlocked philosophy. They'd probably break out the windows anyway. Besides, there are other scenarios (especially in the country). http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=90095.0 When I lived in Italy, I learned to leave my car unlocked, nothing of value inside. It took two car break-in episodes to learn that. -- 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 12v dc to 120v ac heating element?
One of you technical guys must know this. Say you get your diesel tractor suck in the woods a long way from the 120 volt ac outlet that would normally power its 800 watt engine preheater. Night is coming. It will be very cold in the morning when you return with chains, come-a-longs, etc. to extract the tractor. Let's say you happen to have a charged 12v car battery that could carried to the scene. If the + and - poles of the battery were wired into the slots of the 120 v ac plug would the heater work without damaging anything? Would it warm the engine up in 20 or 30 minutes like it does on 120 v ac? I tried researching this on the web but all I get is a lot of talk about the right size inverter needed. Would an inverter be required just to run a resistance element? Anyone BTDT? Thanks. Dave Gilmore, Cameron WV A tremulous descending wail; soft purrs and trills. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] E320 oil change
On Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:04:59 -0500 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Yours probably doesn't even have all 12 spark plugs, and your oil filter is near the back of the engine. ;-) It's so far back, it's difficult getting to the filter without running into the rubber seal for the rear of the hood. 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] This looks interesting Mercedes Benz 1972 220
You have the perfectly wrong engine for a 220 I have the perfect engine for that car! On 3/26/12, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: Needs engine? --R http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2884888590.html D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Car breakin
Mechanics used my 350SDL interior for lunch breaks in '96 while awaiting repairs after hitting a deer. Wilton - Original Message - From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 2:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Yeah, The intruders visit my cars. Not in the A-hole break the car. Just the come to find some apple turned into a bong and loaded with used weed, the car reeking of hippies. Forgot to lock the car at night. Then another morning finding the back seat was used as a bed. My own stupid. clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 3:21 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Don't think I can ever really be made whole. I've probably always been too naive; too trustful. Wilton - Original Message - From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin Sorry to hear of your encounter with the human raccoons. I find lethal traps and shot guns salve my distress, but leave a mess. Make sure you get a good shop to do repairs, not the one that the insurance folks aim you at, but one that will make you whole. clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 2:55 PM, WILTON wrote: Some sorry SOB broke into both of my cars last night probably about 10 to 10:30pm. About that time, I heard three muffled bumps. 'Thought it was neighbor activity at some condominiums to my west. SWMBO went out to cars at 1PM today and found the damages to both. Black 91 350SDL has broken rear windshield, broken left rear window, broken center console sliding door (it wasn't even locked), and severely bent/distorted trunk lid; interior of car ransacked. White 87 300D has broken right rear little triangular window, three pry marks along lower edge of trunk; lower panel at rear of trunk lid slightly distorted; interior ransacked. 'Don't think the SOB gained entry to the trunks - their interiors appear untouched. 'Don't think anything of value was taken from either car. Other than my mobility scooter in 300D trunk, I try not to leave anything of value in the cars. The stupid SOB did not seem to realize that after he had unlocked either of the front doors on both cars, all he needed to do to enter trunks was to punch the trunk buttons. SOB also broke into outbuilding/shop; 'took several hand tools and tried to take John Deere lawn tractor - probably left it because of 2 flat tires and a locking cable with master lock on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] Today's First puzzler: The incredibly disappearing SLS fluid (1985 300TD)
Long ago when you first complained, I said it was likely leaking through the low pressure hose. Yes Through the hose. Second choice, leaking through the pump into the engine. Unless your CA 85 is freakishly different, all the SLS plumbing is on the left side of the car, not the turbo side. (applies to earlier and later TDs) Oil around turbo: Well, you didn't want to replace the evil trap oxidizer (Football) as everyone, including MB suggested, so I would suspect the turbo is trashed. Pity, because MB might have given you a nice new bypass pipe to replace the evil football, but also a nice shiny new turbocharger. All: I can't recall whether I tasked the group to help me figure out why the newly re-reconected self levelling system on my 1985 300TD with the CA version engine kept losing (or loosing, if you prefer) its SLS fluid. The rear components were dry (SLS valve, air cells, struts) so I had suspected a leaky canister that was pretty much covered with a film of oily residue, or perhaps a hose connector under the hood. I cleaned the canister and surrounding area thoroughly and I drove the car for a couple months. This past Saturday, the local MBCA club hosted a session at a dealership in suburban MD in which a tech would drive our cars onto a lift and proceed to spend up to an hour going ovet the car with a fine tooth comb to find new problems and diagnose existing ones. We checekd the SLS canister and sure enough it was bone dry, but to my surprise there was no evidence of fluid anywhere under hte hood. After 30 minutes, Ed and I discovered the surprising source of the fluid leak, and probably solved another issue as well (sooty smell inside the car when the heat came on). I will award a special prize of artisanal (formerly known as home made) hot pepper jelly to the first among you who correctly diagnoses the source of the SLS fluid leak. Hint: it was not the canister, struts, or air cells). Rules: One guess per entry! NO CONTACTING ED! Andrew 1983 and 1985 300TDs ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 - FLACs and CUE files
Wanna know why I still use winders on occaision, and Mac rather than Linux? Just look at your post: Or Serge ftrvxmtrx Ziryukin's split2ogg.sh and split2flac.sh which splits and tags. I can understand that you want to split and tag audio files from the rest of the post and this sentence, but the rest of it is pure gibberish. Dan Penoff wrote: Anyone here know anything about FLACs and CUE files? Yup. It's how I archive my disks. LP and CD. I just got a FLAC of something from a friend, and while it has a CUE file and all the related items, when I attempt to convert it to another format, it converts as one big file and not individual tracks. So what is your goal? Do you want a CD with tracks or a stack of files, one per track The flac is a free/open, top quality lossless audio format. Think MP3 but no patents and no loss when encoding. The cue file is at a mimimum a list of points. Each point in the beginning of a track. It can also include artist, track, perfomer, and othe CDTEXT data. A cue file can be used to cut the big file into smaller ones, or to tell the CD burn program where to put the track markers. I do this stuff only in Linux, so I'm clueless regarding the tools for other platform. shnsplit is what I use to slice the big file into smaller ones. Or Serge ftrvxmtrx Ziryukin's split2ogg.sh and split2flac.sh which splits and tags. -- 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
Re: [MBZ] OT 12v dc to 120v ac heating element?
On Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:38:24 -0400 David Kristin Gilmore dandkgilm...@frontier.com wrote: If the + and - poles of the battery were wired into the slots of the 120 v ac plug would the heater work without damaging anything? Yes. Would it warm the engine up in 20 or 30 minutes like it does on 120 v ac? No. In fact, the heater would be putting out (12/120)^2, or 1/100 of the power it does when powered by 120 VAC. 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] OT 12v dc to 120v ac heating element?
David Kristin Gilmore wrote: Say you get your diesel tractor suck in the woods a long way from the 120 volt ac outlet that would normally power its 800 watt engine preheater. If the + and - poles of the battery were wired into the slots of the 120 v ac plug would the heater work without damaging anything? No damage. Would it warm the engine up in 20 or 30 minutes like it does on 120 v ac? No. Well, actually yes, but only a few degrees warmer and very slowly. *smiles* An 800 W heater at 120 V becomes an 80 W heater at 12 V. Sorry. Now if you could find 10 batteries to connect together in series (A- to B+, B- to C+, C- to D+, D- to E+ etc.) it would work just fine! Would an inverter be required just to run a resistance element? Yes. Anyone BTDT? Thanks. Curt used to do that every morning 'cause he couldn't use an extension cord to plug the car into shore power. You will need an inverter rated for at least 800 watts, which is not one of the inexpensive ones. Or use a generator. -- 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] Car breakin
Seattle is pretty gun shy now, and with the mess in Florida, would probably be a poor place to rack a round or two. No desire to mace the car either, as that would make it hard to drive. Might set up seat tazers clay On Mar 26, 2012, at 11:56 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: Rig up a pepper spray or mace to a time delay or a remote, when they get involved in their weed or, well, whatever, give them a dose. You could probably sit up a coupla nights and catch them at it then have some fun. Take Mr. Shorty Mossberg along with you, that racking sound will get their attention right quick. But you might have more than weed fragrance to clean up --R On 3/26/12 2:30 PM, clay monroe wrote: Yeah, The intruders visit my cars. Not in the A-hole break the car. Just the come to find some apple turned into a bong and loaded with used weed, the car reeking of hippies. Forgot to lock the car at night. Then another morning finding the back seat was used as a bed. My own stupid. clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Car breakin
Now that is an interesting and appropriate use of a toada. Especially taking a dump in it. I can't go with the leave it unlocked philosophy. They'd probably break out the windows anyway. Besides, there are other scenarios (especially in the country). http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=90095.0 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Car breakin
Mine weren't trashed quite that badly, but it is amazing how far and into what nearly inaccessible places the little blocks, shards and pieces of glass went. The windows just seemed to explode into every part of the interior of both cars. Wilton - Original Message - From: Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 7:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin I can't go with the leave it unlocked philosophy. They'd probably break out the windows anyway. Besides, there are other scenarios (especially in the country). http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=90095.0 When I lived in Italy, I learned to leave my car unlocked, nothing of value inside. It took two car break-in episodes to learn that. -- 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 - FLACs and CUE files
I deal with that stuff (linux and various flavors, like AIX) at work all day. While there are some hints best suited for a command line, give me a GUI any day, thank you. I was able to get Max to run it by opening the CUE file with Max, rather than just dropping the whole folder on the app. I guess there must have been something that prevented Max from reading the CUE file properly. And now Joe Cocker's Greatest hits is in my library at a much higher bit rate and not compressed Thanks! Dan On Mar 26, 2012, at 9:12 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Wanna know why I still use winders on occaision, and Mac rather than Linux? Just look at your post: Or Serge ftrvxmtrx Ziryukin's split2ogg.sh and split2flac.sh which splits and tags. I can understand that you want to split and tag audio files from the rest of the post and this sentence, but the rest of it is pure gibberish. Dan Penoff wrote: Anyone here know anything about FLACs and CUE files? Yup. It's how I archive my disks. LP and CD. I just got a FLAC of something from a friend, and while it has a CUE file and all the related items, when I attempt to convert it to another format, it converts as one big file and not individual tracks. So what is your goal? Do you want a CD with tracks or a stack of files, one per track The flac is a free/open, top quality lossless audio format. Think MP3 but no patents and no loss when encoding. The cue file is at a mimimum a list of points. Each point in the beginning of a track. It can also include artist, track, perfomer, and othe CDTEXT data. A cue file can be used to cut the big file into smaller ones, or to tell the CD burn program where to put the track markers. I do this stuff only in Linux, so I'm clueless regarding the tools for other platform. shnsplit is what I use to slice the big file into smaller ones. Or Serge ftrvxmtrx Ziryukin's split2ogg.sh and split2flac.sh which splits and tags. -- 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 12v dc to 120v ac heating element?
might get enough warmth to get the thing to turn over, but no way you will be able to heat it. Lose electrons at the point of inverter, then the pre heater would suck the battery dry in minutes trying to make 800watt clay Best to hit the local harbor freight and get a small genset. I figure 1kw peak, a gallon of fuel would be the same as toting a large enough battery. On Mar 26, 2012, at 5:38 PM, David Kristin Gilmore wrote: One of you technical guys must know this. Say you get your diesel tractor suck in the woods a long way from the 120 volt ac outlet that would normally power its 800 watt engine preheater. Night is coming. It will be very cold in the morning when you return with chains, come-a-longs, etc. to extract the tractor. Let's say you happen to have a charged 12v car battery that could carried to the scene. If the + and - poles of the battery were wired into the slots of the 120 v ac plug would the heater work without damaging anything? Would it warm the engine up in 20 or 30 minutes like it does on 120 v ac? I tried researching this on the web but all I get is a lot of talk about the right size inverter needed. Would an inverter be required just to run a resistance element? Anyone BTDT? Thanks. Dave Gilmore, Cameron WV A tremulous descending wail; soft purrs and trills. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 12v dc to 120v ac heating element?
I dunno but the wires would probably have to be fairly heavy to pull 8a. My 400w inverter isn't to be run using the car's cigarette lighter... 800w inverters aren't all that hard to find are they? You could also drain the oil, warm it up inside and put it back in. I'd briefly considered the idea back when I lived in the apartment and was trying to keep a 240D running (or rather being able to shut it off at night and restart in the morning) through a -20F winter. -Curt Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:38:24 -0400 From: David Kristin Gilmore dandkgilm...@frontier.com To: mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] OT 12v dc to 120v ac heating element? Message-ID: 98150d$7r7...@out01.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed One of you technical guys must know this. Say you get your diesel tractor suck in the woods a long way from the 120 volt ac outlet that would normally power its 800 watt engine preheater. Night is coming. It will be very cold in the morning when you return with chains, come-a-longs, etc. to extract the tractor. Let's say you happen to have a charged 12v car battery that could carried to the scene. If the + and - poles of the battery were wired into the slots of the 120 v ac plug would the heater work without damaging anything? Would it warm the engine up in 20 or 30 minutes like it does on 120 v ac? I tried researching this on the web but all I get is a lot of talk about the right size inverter needed. Would an inverter be required just to run a resistance element? Anyone BTDT? Thanks. Dave Gilmore, Cameron WV A tremulous descending wail; soft purrs and trills. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 12v dc to 120v ac heating element?
Reminds us how good the preheat system in a diesel MB is. My cheapo (~$30 IIRC) 400w Coleman inverter did the job nicely which leads me to believe the heater in an MB is either over-rated or the inverter is under-rated. -Curt Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:19:17 -0500 From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT 12v dc to 120v ac heating element? Message-ID: 20120326201917.cab582c3.fmi...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Curt used to do that every morning 'cause he couldn't use an extension cord to plug the car into shore power. You will need an inverter rated for at least 800 watts, which is not one of the inexpensive ones. Or use a generator. -- 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] OT 12v dc to 120v ac heating element?
On Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:19:17 -0500 Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: David Kristin Gilmore wrote: An 800 W heater at 120 V becomes an 80 W heater at 12 V. Actually, it becomes an 8 W heater. Sorry. Indeed. Now if you could find 10 batteries to connect together in series (A- to B+, B- to C+, C- to D+, D- to E+ etc.) it would work just fine! Yes, it would. 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
[MBZ] Bull or buy it?
http://www.rustbullet.com/Comparison/ProdComp.asp I am going to need something to tackle the rust on the floor pans if I get this most recent SL. Pretty bad flaking and kruft under carpeting, so there is going to be prep work. I know the list likes POR-15, and I think it is a pretty good product. It does require multiple procedures to do it right. What do we think of this product? clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Diy tranny rebuild
Yea but there is a difference Between watching a video and actually doing it Sent from my iPhone On Mar 26, 2012, at 8:16 AM, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I actually have that DVD somewhere around here Why are you bothering us then? Just lonely? -- 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Today's Puzzler part deux: Sooty smell penetrating the car - 1985 300TD
andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com writes: a dribble of green antifreeze I think the green explains the dribble 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] OT 12v dc to 120v ac heating element?
You need a diesel coolant heater. Burns diesel and runs on 12v and puts out something like 14,000 btu which is equivalent to 4000watts/hour. They come up cheap on eBay now and then for $200-$300. Espar makes them. -Dave Walton On Mar 26, 2012, at 8:38 PM, David Kristin Gilmore dandkgilm...@frontier.com wrote: One of you technical guys must know this. Say you get your diesel tractor suck in the woods a long way from the 120 volt ac outlet that would normally power its 800 watt engine preheater. Night is coming. It will be very cold in the morning when you return with chains, come-a-longs, etc. to extract the tractor. Let's say you happen to have a charged 12v car battery that could carried to the scene. If the + and - poles of the battery were wired into the slots of the 120 v ac plug would the heater work without damaging anything? Would it warm the engine up in 20 or 30 minutes like it does on 120 v ac? I tried researching this on the web but all I get is a lot of talk about the right size inverter needed. Would an inverter be required just to run a resistance element? Anyone BTDT? Thanks. Dave Gilmore, Cameron WV A tremulous descending wail; soft purrs and trills. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Bull or buy it?
I used it on a number of floorboard repairs - on my 230S (W114) and on a couple of W123 chassis cars. I was suitably impressed with it, but can't attest to its longevity. Nasty stuff - don't get it on anything you care about, 'cause it ain't coming off. Dan On Mar 26, 2012, at 9:50 PM, clay monroe wrote: http://www.rustbullet.com/Comparison/ProdComp.asp I am going to need something to tackle the rust on the floor pans if I get this most recent SL. Pretty bad flaking and kruft under carpeting, so there is going to be prep work. I know the list likes POR-15, and I think it is a pretty good product. It does require multiple procedures to do it right. What do we think of this product? clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 300td - $1200 (buzzards bay)
Not mine, etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred Original Message Subject:1981 mercedes 300td - $1200 (buzzards bay) Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:29:46 -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://capecod.craigslist.org/cto/2922189030.html to contact the person who posted this. 1981 mercedes 300td Date: 2012-03-25, 7:45PM 1981 300d hate to let it go. It needs a new starter and I don't feel like messing with it because it is just a second car I had for fun. has plenty of newer parts. Asking $1200 solid or trade for dirt bike 4102000593 * Location: buzzards bay * it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests Original URL: http://capecod.craigslist.org/cto/2922189030.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/U2FsdGVkX18yNjQ0NDI2NMX8BrtUkZylH9W1nJhJRdMoHRhSy3EWikLro_IiWZEVcNfYOmi6p2TMQ9uV6tgKSg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Today's First puzzler: The incredibly disappearing SLS fluid (1985 300TD)
That was done back in the 90s. I checked the VIN with the Tysons Corner, VA dealer. On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 9:02 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Long ago when you first complained, I said it was likely leaking through the low pressure hose. Yes Through the hose. Second choice, leaking through the pump into the engine. Unless your CA 85 is freakishly different, all the SLS plumbing is on the left side of the car, not the turbo side. (applies to earlier and later TDs) Oil around turbo: Well, you didn't want to replace the evil trap oxidizer (Football) as everyone, including MB suggested, so I would suspect the turbo is trashed. Pity, because MB might have given you a nice new bypass pipe to replace the evil football, but also a nice shiny new turbocharger. All: I can't recall whether I tasked the group to help me figure out why the newly re-reconected self levelling system on my 1985 300TD with the CA version engine kept losing (or loosing, if you prefer) its SLS fluid. The rear components were dry (SLS valve, air cells, struts) so I had suspected a leaky canister that was pretty much covered with a film of oily residue, or perhaps a hose connector under the hood. I cleaned the canister and surrounding area thoroughly and I drove the car for a couple months. This past Saturday, the local MBCA club hosted a session at a dealership in suburban MD in which a tech would drive our cars onto a lift and proceed to spend up to an hour going ovet the car with a fine tooth comb to find new problems and diagnose existing ones. We checekd the SLS canister and sure enough it was bone dry, but to my surprise there was no evidence of fluid anywhere under hte hood. After 30 minutes, Ed and I discovered the surprising source of the fluid leak, and probably solved another issue as well (sooty smell inside the car when the heat came on). I will award a special prize of artisanal (formerly known as home made) hot pepper jelly to the first among you who correctly diagnoses the source of the SLS fluid leak. Hint: it was not the canister, struts, or air cells). Rules: One guess per entry! NO CONTACTING ED! Andrew 1983 and 1985 300TDs ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Diy tranny rebuild
The most immediate one is kid ran it out fluid Sent from my iPhone On Mar 26, 2012, at 5:27 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: I looked into doing this, I have a 722.4 with a slipping 4th gear sitting in the shed, which means the K2 is worn. Unfortunately the 722.4 won't be suitable for my 300TE (M102 3liter) which uses a 722.3, well it would probably work but the .4 is not as strong as the .3. Actually the 260E (M103 2.6) got the 722.4 for some reason (cost cutting most likely). There is info out there and a good write up on another forum by someone who did the job and from memory the only special tool you really need is the clutch pack compressor. Guess you would need the O ring kit but only buy the other parts as needed. What is actually the problem with the tranny you wanna overhaul? Hendrik who still doesn't quite know exactly how the autos work On 26/03/12 13:04, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Anybody attempted this yet? 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] E320 oil change
How did you reset the FSS? Mine is telling me that the ML needs a oil change, which does agree with my 10,000 mile drain plan. (2001 ML320). On Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 11:22 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Finally got around to changing out the 5w30 Valvoline synthetic that the PO had in my 4matic. Removed the oil filter cap with a 76mm 14 point socket (fit a bit loose but did the job, and that plastic lid was tight) Boy, that's the longest stem I've ever seen. Took four of the five o-rings that came with my fleece filter from Q. Hooked up the super sucker to the dipstick tube, and it started slurping air/oil mix with only about a gallon of oil in the bucket. I thought that every engine designed since the 1970s had a dipstick tube that went to the bottom of the pan? Had to crawl under and remove the drain bolt from the SIDE of the pan (probably leaving a cup or a pint of dirty oil in the pan) to get the other gallon out. Torqued the drain bolt to 30nm. Too bad I didn't have a new crush washer, but I wasn't planning on pulling the drain plug. Job was made easier by whoever was kind enough to remove and throw away my belly pans before I bought the car. Dumped my last two 4qt jugs of 5w40 M1 turbo diesel truck down the huge hole the oil filter came out of. Easy target, no spills. Installed the filter and torqued the plastic filter stem to 25nm. Oil level is closer to full than to add, either because I left some oil in the pan or because you don't really need 8 liters. Reset the FSS (flexible service system) and the job was done. Mitch. __**_ 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 -- 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] E320 oil change
How many miles are on it since last changed? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 26, 2012, at 9:37 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: How did you reset the FSS? Mine is telling me that the ML needs a oil change, which does agree with my 10,000 mile drain plan. (2001 ML320). On Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 11:22 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Finally got around to changing out the 5w30 Valvoline synthetic that the PO had in my 4matic. Removed the oil filter cap with a 76mm 14 point socket (fit a bit loose but did the job, and that plastic lid was tight) Boy, that's the longest stem I've ever seen. Took four of the five o-rings that came with my fleece filter from Q. Hooked up the super sucker to the dipstick tube, and it started slurping air/oil mix with only about a gallon of oil in the bucket. I thought that every engine designed since the 1970s had a dipstick tube that went to the bottom of the pan? Had to crawl under and remove the drain bolt from the SIDE of the pan (probably leaving a cup or a pint of dirty oil in the pan) to get the other gallon out. Torqued the drain bolt to 30nm. Too bad I didn't have a new crush washer, but I wasn't planning on pulling the drain plug. Job was made easier by whoever was kind enough to remove and throw away my belly pans before I bought the car. Dumped my last two 4qt jugs of 5w40 M1 turbo diesel truck down the huge hole the oil filter came out of. Easy target, no spills. Installed the filter and torqued the plastic filter stem to 25nm. Oil level is closer to full than to add, either because I left some oil in the pan or because you don't really need 8 liters. Reset the FSS (flexible service system) and the job was done. Mitch. __**_ 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 -- 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Car breakin
A hanger about four lots down from us was broken into last week, a three bladed prop for a Cessna 210 was stolen, along with hand tools. I'm thinking a few game motion activated cameras will at least catch them in action, perhaps get a palte number to boot. On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 8:29 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Mine weren't trashed quite that badly, but it is amazing how far and into what nearly inaccessible places the little blocks, shards and pieces of glass went. The windows just seemed to explode into every part of the interior of both cars. Wilton - Original Message - From: Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 7:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin I can't go with the leave it unlocked philosophy. They'd probably break out the windows anyway. Besides, there are other scenarios (especially in the country). http://hunting-washington.com/**smf/index.php?topic=90095.0http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=90095.0 When I lived in Italy, I learned to leave my car unlocked, nothing of value inside. It took two car break-in episodes to learn that. -- 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/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 -- 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] Diy tranny rebuild
Kaleb wrote: The most immediate one is kid ran it out fluid Put him to work with you doing the repair. That is not cruel, nor unusual. It is good training, and he might like that skill someday. 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] Today's First puzzler: The incredibly disappearing SLS fluid (1985 300TD)
If the hose was changed in the 90s, it is time to replace it again. (You didn't sat WHAT was replaced in the 90s) That was done back in the 90s. I checked the VIN with the Tysons Corner, VA dealer. On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 9:02 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Long ago when you first complained, I said it was likely leaking through the low pressure hose. Yes Through the hose. Second choice, leaking through the pump into the engine. Unless your CA 85 is freakishly different, all the SLS plumbing is on the left side of the car, not the turbo side. (applies to earlier and later TDs) Oil around turbo: Well, you didn't want to replace the evil trap oxidizer (Football) as everyone, including MB suggested, so I would suspect the turbo is trashed. Pity, because MB might have given you a nice new bypass pipe to replace the evil football, but also a nice shiny new turbocharger. All: I can't recall whether I tasked the group to help me figure out why the newly re-reconected self levelling system on my 1985 300TD with the CA version engine kept losing (or loosing, if you prefer) its SLS fluid. The rear components were dry (SLS valve, air cells, struts) so I had suspected a leaky canister that was pretty much covered with a film of oily residue, or perhaps a hose connector under the hood. I cleaned the canister and surrounding area thoroughly and I drove the car for a couple months. This past Saturday, the local MBCA club hosted a session at a dealership in suburban MD in which a tech would drive our cars onto a lift and proceed to spend up to an hour going ovet the car with a fine tooth comb to find new problems and diagnose existing ones. We checekd the SLS canister and sure enough it was bone dry, but to my surprise there was no evidence of fluid anywhere under hte hood. After 30 minutes, Ed and I discovered the surprising source of the fluid leak, and probably solved another issue as well (sooty smell inside the car when the heat came on). I will award a special prize of artisanal (formerly known as home made) hot pepper jelly to the first among you who correctly diagnoses the source of the SLS fluid leak. Hint: it was not the canister, struts, or air cells). Rules: One guess per entry! NO CONTACTING ED! Andrew 1983 and 1985 300TDs ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Bull or buy it?
On Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:50:35 -0700 clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: http://www.rustbullet.com/Comparison/ProdComp.asp What do we think of this product? It sounds good. 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] E320 oil change
About 10,000. On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 9:41 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: How many miles are on it since last changed? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 26, 2012, at 9:37 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: How did you reset the FSS? Mine is telling me that the ML needs a oil change, which does agree with my 10,000 mile drain plan. (2001 ML320). On Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 11:22 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Finally got around to changing out the 5w30 Valvoline synthetic that the PO had in my 4matic. Removed the oil filter cap with a 76mm 14 point socket (fit a bit loose but did the job, and that plastic lid was tight) Boy, that's the longest stem I've ever seen. Took four of the five o-rings that came with my fleece filter from Q. Hooked up the super sucker to the dipstick tube, and it started slurping air/oil mix with only about a gallon of oil in the bucket. I thought that every engine designed since the 1970s had a dipstick tube that went to the bottom of the pan? Had to crawl under and remove the drain bolt from the SIDE of the pan (probably leaving a cup or a pint of dirty oil in the pan) to get the other gallon out. Torqued the drain bolt to 30nm. Too bad I didn't have a new crush washer, but I wasn't planning on pulling the drain plug. Job was made easier by whoever was kind enough to remove and throw away my belly pans before I bought the car. Dumped my last two 4qt jugs of 5w40 M1 turbo diesel truck down the huge hole the oil filter came out of. Easy target, no spills. Installed the filter and torqued the plastic filter stem to 25nm. Oil level is closer to full than to add, either because I left some oil in the pan or because you don't really need 8 liters. Reset the FSS (flexible service system) and the job was done. Mitch. __**_ 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.com http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 -- 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] OT - FLACs and CUE files
Dieselhead wrote: Wanna know why I still use winders on occaision, and Mac rather than Linux? Just look at your post: Or Serge ftrvxmtrx Ziryukin's split2ogg.sh and split2flac.sh which splits and tags. Serge ftrvxmtrx Ziryukin is the name listed at the top of the script as the fellow (?) who wrote split2ogg.sh and split2flac.sh. I included it as an aid for google searching. How many false positive hits do _you_ get from ftrvxmtrx. *grin* -- Philip, hard-core command-line user ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 12v dc to 120v ac heating element?
Craig wrote: In fact, the heater would be putting out (12/120)^2, or 1/100 of the power it does when powered by 120 VAC. Bugger. I slipped a decimal. Craig is right. The heater is an 8 W when power by 12 V. -- 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] Car breakin
Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: I can't go with the leave it unlocked philosophy. No grizzlies to worry about on the continent. First break in, '79 BMW 528i: rear quarter window. Smallest window and least expensive. Sympathetic Italian friend found a piece of junk yard glass and gave it to me. Took about half a day for me to install the glass. Second break in, '82 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.2: plastic door handle. No broken glass, car still weather tight. Cost about $10 and about 30 minutes to replace. Those Italian thieves were considerate and clever, didn't trash out the cars. For all I know, more thieves went through my cars regularly, but when I left them unlocked, the cars were whole when I returned. American thieves are different, I lock my cars here. -- 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
Re: [MBZ] Diy tranny rebuild
Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Yea but there is a difference Between watching a video and actually doing it Should have taken this to banned, so many ways to go with that, none of them the least bit useful our helpful The transmission in my '95 is getting worse, I don't have time to rebuild, I'll be making a call to Q eventually. -- 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
Re: [MBZ] Car breakin
In addition to all the wildlife cameras, there are cameras that look like motion lights but record video to a chip. The benefit being that they don't look like cameras. Price in the $150 range and you wire them into the 110 line like a motion light. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 10:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin A hanger about four lots down from us was broken into last week, a three bladed prop for a Cessna 210 was stolen, along with hand tools. I'm thinking a few game motion activated cameras will at least catch them in action, perhaps get a palte number to boot. On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 8:29 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Mine weren't trashed quite that badly, but it is amazing how far and into what nearly inaccessible places the little blocks, shards and pieces of glass went. The windows just seemed to explode into every part of the interior of both cars. Wilton - Original Message - From: Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 7:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin I can't go with the leave it unlocked philosophy. They'd probably break out the windows anyway. Besides, there are other scenarios (especially in the country). http://hunting-washington.com/**smf/index.php?topic=90095.0http://hunting-w ashington.com/smf/index.php?topic=90095.0 When I lived in Italy, I learned to leave my car unlocked, nothing of value inside. It took two car break-in episodes to learn that. -- 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/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://m ail.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://m ail.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://m ail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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
