Re: [MBZ] Bilstein Shock Vendor

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Behind the seat back.


Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
December 4, 2016 at 5:20 PM
Anyone got a good supplier for Bilstein shocks?

I just realize the dripping fluid I was seeing around my left rear 
wheel on the 300D was from a leaking shock.


Are the top shock mounting bolts on the W123 sedan in the trunk or 
behind the rear seat back?


Dan


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Re: [MBZ] Bilstein Shock Vendor

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

Ok good to know.

Dwight Giles Jr.
1982 300CD
2005 E320 4 matic
Wickford RI

On Dec 4, 2016 10:41 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Same parts. I have ordered from both, mostly importec, never had a problem
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Dec 4, 2016, at 9:35 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > And quality is,equal?
> >
> > Dwight Giles Jr.
> > 1982 300CD
> > 2005 E320 4 matic
> > Wickford RI
> >
> > On Dec 4, 2016 10:21 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> FYI the order went to importec this time as they came in cheaper.
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >>> On Dec 4, 2016, at 8:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin 
> >> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> I am putting together a small order and usually fill cart and both
> >> importec and fcp and see which one comes out the cheapest and am
> starting
> >> to see the fcp catalog is not very accurate and missing items. For
> example
> >> I navigate to engine mounts for my 92 300sd and it has mounts listed
> and if
> >> you click on it it says they do not fit my car. Wtf? Even if I search
> for
> >> the part number it pulls up the same part but still says it does not
> fit my
> >> car.
> >>>
> >>> Sent from my iPhone
> >>>
>  On Dec 4, 2016, at 7:19 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>  Yeah, FCP Euro is my usual go-to and they are the cheapest by far at
> >> about $58/each with free shipping and no tax.
> 
>  Wasn’t sure if there were any other places that might have better
> deals.
> 
>  Thanks!
> 
>  Dan
> 
> 
> > On Dec 4, 2016, at 6:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Check importecautoparts.com or fcpeuro
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
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Re: [MBZ] Bilstein Shock Vendor

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Same parts. I have ordered from both, mostly importec, never had a problem

Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 4, 2016, at 9:35 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> And quality is,equal?
> 
> Dwight Giles Jr.
> 1982 300CD
> 2005 E320 4 matic
> Wickford RI
> 
> On Dec 4, 2016 10:21 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> FYI the order went to importec this time as they came in cheaper.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Dec 4, 2016, at 8:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin 
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I am putting together a small order and usually fill cart and both
>> importec and fcp and see which one comes out the cheapest and am starting
>> to see the fcp catalog is not very accurate and missing items. For example
>> I navigate to engine mounts for my 92 300sd and it has mounts listed and if
>> you click on it it says they do not fit my car. Wtf? Even if I search for
>> the part number it pulls up the same part but still says it does not fit my
>> car.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On Dec 4, 2016, at 7:19 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
 Yeah, FCP Euro is my usual go-to and they are the cheapest by far at
>> about $58/each with free shipping and no tax.
 
 Wasn’t sure if there were any other places that might have better deals.
 
 Thanks!
 
 Dan
 
 
> On Dec 4, 2016, at 6:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
> Check importecautoparts.com or fcpeuro
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [MBZ] Bilstein Shock Vendor

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

And quality is,equal?

Dwight Giles Jr.
1982 300CD
2005 E320 4 matic
Wickford RI

On Dec 4, 2016 10:21 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> FYI the order went to importec this time as they came in cheaper.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Dec 4, 2016, at 8:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin 
> wrote:
> >
> > I am putting together a small order and usually fill cart and both
> importec and fcp and see which one comes out the cheapest and am starting
> to see the fcp catalog is not very accurate and missing items. For example
> I navigate to engine mounts for my 92 300sd and it has mounts listed and if
> you click on it it says they do not fit my car. Wtf? Even if I search for
> the part number it pulls up the same part but still says it does not fit my
> car.
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Dec 4, 2016, at 7:19 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Yeah, FCP Euro is my usual go-to and they are the cheapest by far at
> about $58/each with free shipping and no tax.
> >>
> >> Wasn’t sure if there were any other places that might have better deals.
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >> Dan
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Dec 4, 2016, at 6:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Check importecautoparts.com or fcpeuro
> >>>
> >>> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [MBZ] Bilstein Shock Vendor

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

FYI the order went to importec this time as they came in cheaper.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 4, 2016, at 8:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin  wrote:
> 
> I am putting together a small order and usually fill cart and both importec 
> and fcp and see which one comes out the cheapest and am starting to see the 
> fcp catalog is not very accurate and missing items. For example I navigate to 
> engine mounts for my 92 300sd and it has mounts listed and if you click on it 
> it says they do not fit my car. Wtf? Even if I search for the part number it 
> pulls up the same part but still says it does not fit my car. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Dec 4, 2016, at 7:19 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Yeah, FCP Euro is my usual go-to and they are the cheapest by far at about 
>> $58/each with free shipping and no tax.
>> 
>> Wasn’t sure if there were any other places that might have better deals.
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> Dan
>> 
>> 
>>> On Dec 4, 2016, at 6:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Check importecautoparts.com or fcpeuro
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] I simply don't know how to respond

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

Capital  offense

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On Dec 3, 2016 11:38 AM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" <
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> Oh my lord, they seem to have ruined a very valuable car. What do those go
> for when not hacked up like this one?
>
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Re: [MBZ] Not only am I a crack head I am also a dumb ass

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He could go over to a turkey shoot and be the target

--FT


On 12/4/16 9:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

To justify the added expense of the bomb proof undercarriage the new owner
needs to drive through a recreational mine field for kicks.

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Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the 
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Re: [MBZ] Not only am I a crack head I am also a dumb ass

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

To justify the added expense of the bomb proof undercarriage the new owner
needs to drive through a recreational mine field for kicks.

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Re: [MBZ] I have a $5k a month coke habit

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"Please email with questions or offers."

One question please:  "Are you f'n crazy?"

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Re: [MBZ] Bilstein Shock Vendor

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I am putting together a small order and usually fill cart and both importec and 
fcp and see which one comes out the cheapest and am starting to see the fcp 
catalog is not very accurate and missing items. For example I navigate to 
engine mounts for my 92 300sd and it has mounts listed and if you click on it 
it says they do not fit my car. Wtf? Even if I search for the part number it 
pulls up the same part but still says it does not fit my car. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 4, 2016, at 7:19 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Yeah, FCP Euro is my usual go-to and they are the cheapest by far at about 
> $58/each with free shipping and no tax.
> 
> Wasn’t sure if there were any other places that might have better deals.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Dan
> 
> 
>> On Dec 4, 2016, at 6:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Check importecautoparts.com or fcpeuro
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [MBZ] Continental Radio

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Huh!  I need to check mine, I must have two adapters connected right now...
-- 
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Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300

On December 4, 2016 8:11:28 PM EST, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
 wrote:
>There was a European adapter plugged into the back, which I removed to
>find a regular connector socket in its place.
>
>Looked like this when you remove it:
>
>https://www.amazon.com/Radio-Antenna-Cable-Adapters-Connectors/dp/B007POFAYU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8=1480900207=8-4=Car+Antenna+Connector
>
>I’m betting yours is the same, you just need to pull the adapter out.
>
>Dan
>
>> On Dec 4, 2016, at 5:15 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>> 
>> How did the antenna connection work out?  I had to use an adapter in
>my 124 wagon, which I'm not too happy with.
>> -- 
>> Max Dillon
>> Charleston SC
>> '87 300TD
>> '95 E300
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Bilstein Shock Vendor

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Yeah, FCP Euro is my usual go-to and they are the cheapest by far at about 
$58/each with free shipping and no tax.

Wasn’t sure if there were any other places that might have better deals.

Thanks!

Dan

 
> On Dec 4, 2016, at 6:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Check importecautoparts.com or fcpeuro
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [MBZ] I have a $5k a month coke habit

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

They need to clean the bug off the center of their camera lens.

Dan


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Re: [MBZ] Continental Radio

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

There was a European adapter plugged into the back, which I removed to find a 
regular connector socket in its place.

Looked like this when you remove it:

https://www.amazon.com/Radio-Antenna-Cable-Adapters-Connectors/dp/B007POFAYU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8=1480900207=8-4=Car+Antenna+Connector

I’m betting yours is the same, you just need to pull the adapter out.

Dan

> On Dec 4, 2016, at 5:15 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> How did the antenna connection work out?  I had to use an adapter in my 124 
> wagon, which I'm not too happy with.
> -- 
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> '95 E300
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Re: [MBZ] Antilock warning light

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Examine the insulation for both front wheel sensor wires, especially the part 
in the wheel well.  If the insulation looks cracked, replace the sensor.

Theoretically you can measure the sensor output as an AC voltage signal, but I 
had trouble discerning output that was bad enough to make the light go on, so I 
decided to replace both front sensors, and that solved my problem.
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'95 E300

On December 3, 2016 3:40:15 PM EST, Peter Frederick via Mercedes 
 wrote:
>Anti-lock yellow light came on in the 300D the other day, changed the  
>master cylinder today because I was having to pump up the brakes -- it 
>
>has 400,000 miles or so on it.  Used the one from the wrecked car.
>
>Anyway, the anti-lock light comes on when the car moves, so I assume I 
>
>have a bad wheel sensor.  Any reasonable way to tell which one?
>
>Peter
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[MBZ] Not only am I a crack head I am also a dumb ass

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Re: [MBZ] Continental Radio

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

How did the antenna connection work out?  I had to use an adapter in my 124 
wagon, which I'm not too happy with.
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'95 E300

On December 4, 2016 4:59:41 PM EST, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
 wrote:
>I installed the $10,000 Continental radio in the W126 today:
>
>http://www.ebay.com/itm/331579949120?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
>
>Pretty straightforward install considering the instructions are
>cryptic, to say the least.  Gave me the opportunity to straighten out
>all the wiring from the PO’s stereo installer.  What a mess!
>
>Sounds great, works well, and after some help from Max with getting the
>Bluetooth working, got it paired with my phone and tried out some
>calls.  I’m especially pleased with the sound, as it even sounds better
>than the PO’s Sony aftermarket head unit.  If the radio reception is
>better than the R129’s Blaupunkt I may order another one of these to
>replace it.
>
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[MBZ] I have a $5k a month coke habit

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

1969 Mercedes 220dl
http://amarillo.craigslist.org/cto/5902093292.html

via cPro for Craigslist
iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice
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Re: [MBZ] Bilstein Shock Vendor

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Check importecautoparts.com or fcpeuro

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> wrote:
> 
> Anyone got a good supplier for Bilstein shocks?
> 
> I just realize the dripping fluid I was seeing around my left rear wheel on 
> the 300D was from a leaking shock.
> 
> Are the top shock mounting bolts on the W123 sedan in the trunk or behind the 
> rear seat back?
> 
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[MBZ] Bilstein Shock Vendor

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Anyone got a good supplier for Bilstein shocks?

I just realize the dripping fluid I was seeing around my left rear wheel on the 
300D was from a leaking shock.

Are the top shock mounting bolts on the W123 sedan in the trunk or behind the 
rear seat back?

Dan
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Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

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Failing that, a poke in the eye with a burnt stick.

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Re: [MBZ] Compression test results

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That is what I am figuring 

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> 
> #1 is low, but if there was no heat shield in there, it may come back when 
> you run it a while with one -- should get the carbon out of the rings.
> 
> Can't be any worse than my  300 D -- I'm afraid to check the compression.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] 603 compression test

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

On peach parts, a guy posted a method for re-setting a heat shield for re-use.  
Basically you bend it back to original shape, pushing the center part.
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[MBZ] Continental Radio

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

I installed the $10,000 Continental radio in the W126 today:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331579949120?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Pretty straightforward install considering the instructions are cryptic, to say 
the least.  Gave me the opportunity to straighten out all the wiring from the 
PO’s stereo installer.  What a mess!

Sounds great, works well, and after some help from Max with getting the 
Bluetooth working, got it paired with my phone and tried out some calls.  I’m 
especially pleased with the sound, as it even sounds better than the PO’s Sony 
aftermarket head unit.  If the radio reception is better than the R129’s 
Blaupunkt I may order another one of these to replace it.

Dan
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Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Took it easy today to give the body a rest and pay some attention to the W126, 
who has been feeling neglected of late.

Spent some time installing the Mercedes factory W123 rear mud flaps, which were 
the “mystery item” I mentioned the other day.  They arrived yesterday, so I 
spent a little time this morning cleaning up the flaps and then installed them 
this afternoon.

The brackets and everything are well thought out, but I’m not sure I like them. 
 They’re a black material, some sort of rubber, with white fibers embedded in 
it.  At first I thought there were a bunch of weird crud on them, but when I 
looked closer I realized it was the exposed fibers I was seeing.

Anyway, they’re installed but I already covered the car for the night before I 
realized I should take some pictures.  Maybe tomorrow.

Dan
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Re: [MBZ] Compression test results

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#1 is low, but if there was no heat shield in there, it may come back  
when you run it a while with one -- should get the carbon out of the  
rings.


Can't be any worse than my  300 D -- I'm afraid to check the  
compression.


Peter

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Re: [MBZ] Nice Tire Size Calculator

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Dan wrote:



I like it because it shows speedo error:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=195-70r14-205-65r15


Not bad.  The graphic of the tire and wheel is a nice touch too.

I built a spreadsheet years ago for transmission, speed, tire
calculations.  I added a tire size tab last year.  Similar to the
website, but with the spreadsheet I can look at 8 tires sizes at
once.

And I don't need to be on-line to use it, which may not be a
factor for some. *smiles*

Mine is called transmissionplusspeed_1.2.ods and is hosted at:
http://host-a.net/fmiser/

In addition to Tire Sizes, it has tabs for calculating
differential or transmission ratios, and another for seeing speed
and rpm at different gear ratios - with room for up to a 13 speed
transmission.

I can export a .xls file if anyone wants it and can't open the
Open Document format.

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Re: [MBZ] Changing diff fluid

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I buy M1 75/90 at Advance Auto all day long for around $10/quart.

Dan


> On Dec 4, 2016, at 2:51 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> That's about what I paid for Lucas full synthetic at the flaps. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Dec 4, 2016, at 1:21 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> This stuff:
>> http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/gear-lube/75w-90-long-life-synthetic-gear-lube/
>> 
>> 


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Re: [MBZ] Changing diff fluid

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That's about what I paid for Lucas full synthetic at the flaps. 

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> On Dec 4, 2016, at 1:21 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes 
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> 
> This stuff:
> http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/gear-lube/75w-90-long-life-synthetic-gear-lube/
> 
> 
> On Sun, Dec 4, 2016 at 12:43 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> What weight?
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Dec 4, 2016, at 10:45 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I put Amsoil in.  I figure I'll be the last person to do it for a very
>> long
>>> time after I sell a car, so its worth the money.
>>> 
>>> Plus their severe duty stuff quieted a noisy diff in a W123 I had.
>>> 
>>> Jaime
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Sun, Dec 4, 2016 at 10:59 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
 Poos posted an oil pump he used for changing the diff fluid. Seems like
 this would work better.
 
 https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BQW5LK/ref=pd_aw_fbt_
 263_img_2?ie=UTF8=1=3GPWQAHTYTHSXSYP7M71
 
 Also, what oil do you guys use?
 
 
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Re: [MBZ] Changing diff fluid

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This stuff:
http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/gear-lube/75w-90-long-life-synthetic-gear-lube/


On Sun, Dec 4, 2016 at 12:43 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> What weight?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Dec 4, 2016, at 10:45 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > I put Amsoil in.  I figure I'll be the last person to do it for a very
> long
> > time after I sell a car, so its worth the money.
> >
> > Plus their severe duty stuff quieted a noisy diff in a W123 I had.
> >
> > Jaime
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Dec 4, 2016 at 10:59 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Poos posted an oil pump he used for changing the diff fluid. Seems like
> >> this would work better.
> >>
> >> https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BQW5LK/ref=pd_aw_fbt_
> >> 263_img_2?ie=UTF8=1=3GPWQAHTYTHSXSYP7M71
> >>
> >> Also, what oil do you guys use?
> >>
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[MBZ] Compression test results

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Here is what I got dry/wet

1 310/330
2 320/360
3 340/400
4 360/430
5 370/410
6 360/430

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[MBZ] OT: Don't watch if offended by conservative humor

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Enjoy!  Wouldn't work on my cell phone, had to watch from my PC.

http://www.angelfire.com/ak2/intelligencerreport/obama_at_bat.html
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Re: [MBZ] 603 compression test

[Peter Frederick via Mercedes]

No seal/heat shield is going to give you lousy compression.

So will putting the pre-chamber from a #14 head into a #17 or #22 --  
they don't seal tight at the seal rim at the top.


370 is fine, 270 and it won't start.

Peter

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[MBZ] 603 compression test

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Ok so I am back on the SDL today installing Bozio nozzles and checking 
compression, this being the car we discussed last week. I have the injector 
body for the first one soaking in parts cleaner while checking 1st 2 holes. 
Engine is stone cold. Both #1 and 2 came up 270 dry, and #1 came up 370 wet. I 
was getting ready to check #2 wet when I discovered there were no heat shields 
installed on 1 2 and 6. Wow well ok then that could be a problem. I stopped 
there to post this. I was not going to install the rebuilt injectors yet anyway 
as I forgot to order new head shields and my rule of thumb is to replace them. 
I guess at least for testing purposes I will move the heat shields I do have in 
the engine around. I am sure I have some used ones around here but I do believe 
you are supposed to replace them when the injectors are removed. 

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Re: [MBZ] Changing diff fluid

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What weight? 

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> 
> I put Amsoil in.  I figure I'll be the last person to do it for a very long
> time after I sell a car, so its worth the money.
> 
> Plus their severe duty stuff quieted a noisy diff in a W123 I had.
> 
> Jaime
> 
> 
> On Sun, Dec 4, 2016 at 10:59 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> Poos posted an oil pump he used for changing the diff fluid. Seems like
>> this would work better.
>> 
>> https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BQW5LK/ref=pd_aw_fbt_
>> 263_img_2?ie=UTF8=1=3GPWQAHTYTHSXSYP7M71
>> 
>> Also, what oil do you guys use?
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Changing diff fluid

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Kaleb asks:

>‎Also, what oil do you guys use?

I use a suction pump similar to what Dan has. It is over 35 years old and still 
works well. I bought it new (God, I'm old). If I was going to do a lot of them, 
on a regular basis, I would get a gallon garden sprayer, cut the nozzle end 
off, slip on some tubing, and use that.

I use Mobil 1 synthetic. I have also used Red Line in other vehicles‎. 

Here is MB spec site.

‎https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/231.0_en.html

I'd try the six dollar pump. It's only six bucks.

Rick 
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Re: [MBZ] Changing diff fluid

[Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes]

I put Amsoil in.  I figure I'll be the last person to do it for a very long
time after I sell a car, so its worth the money.

Plus their severe duty stuff quieted a noisy diff in a W123 I had.

Jaime


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> Poos posted an oil pump he used for changing the diff fluid. Seems like
> this would work better.
>
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BQW5LK/ref=pd_aw_fbt_
> 263_img_2?ie=UTF8=1=3GPWQAHTYTHSXSYP7M71
>
> Also, what oil do you guys use?
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[MBZ] Changing diff fluid

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Poos posted an oil pump he used for changing the diff fluid. Seems like this 
would work better.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BQW5LK/ref=pd_aw_fbt_263_img_2?ie=UTF8=1=3GPWQAHTYTHSXSYP7M71

Also, what oil do you guys use?


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[MBZ] Somebody needs this

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http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/5894749067.html

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[MBZ] Nice Tire Size Calculator

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

I like it because it shows speedo error:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=195-70r14-205-65r15

Dan

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Re: [MBZ] AAA

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I started when my oldest child started to drive.  I upgraded to the top level 
when I started driving the antiques long distances.  Money well spent as it 
keeps me in a comfort zone.

Jon


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> After nearly 30 years of driving, after the blown up diff fiasco I finally 
> took the plunge and signed up for the top level AAA membership which includes 
> 5 tows per year, one of which can be 200 miles, rest are 100 miles. I added 
> my wife on as well for a total of 10.
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