[MBZ] Zerex G-05
Dear all, This most likely has been addressed before by this august forum, but I forgot how often the coolant should be changed. Every 30 K? 3 years? Where do you get it these days? Used to be NAPA for my location. Thanks. David 83 300 DT - Tonight's top picks. What will you watch tonight? Preview the hottest shows on Yahoo! TV. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell?
Robert, I don't know how long ago and how the hose was rebuilt.This was done by the previous ownber. The leak is at the bottom, where the crimp fitting is. I saw drops of fluid coming out, and it was confirmed with UV light. The labor for this thing is 3 hours, plus the cost of the evacuation, and filling up with 3 lbs of refrigerant. David Robert Tara Ludwick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think you should sell the thing to me for $50 :-) Seriously though, how long ago was the hose fixed before? Where exactly is it leaking now? the middle of the hose, at the crimp fittings? When - Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell?
Kevin, This car was born and kept in California for 20 years, and then to AZ, so there's no rust problem. That's one reason I'm attached to the car. On the other hand, I'd be really screwed if I fix this and then the transmission develops a problem, If I sell this, probably will get a newer Honda CRV or something like that. David Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you decided to sell the old 300Dt, what would replace it? You spent lots of money on it that you'll certainly never get back, and the chances are pretty good that a similar car may need the same things. - Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell?
I'm in Arizona, so the AC is almost a necessity for most of the year. I really need to fix or sell the car, unfortunately. Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Everybody gets to this point with a car sometime. I'd say fix it or just live without AC. You didn't say where you live so that might not be possible. I've been without AC for 4 years and its annoying but not that big a deal. I'd also suggest that fixing the AC will make the car easier to sell. Where are you located? I've been looking for another car for awhile now. -Curt Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2007 20:57:34 -0700 (PDT) From: David Johnson Subject: [MBZ] Fix or Sell? To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 The AC manifold hose in my 83 300 DT is leaking. It was rebuilt once before, so my trusted indy recommended a replacement if I want to fix it. The total bill will be in the neighborhood of $800-900, with parts from Rusty. I don't know if I should proceed this route or cut my emotional tie and sell the car. I've owned this baby for 3 years and have put many hours of labor (and a fair amount of money) into it. From stem to stern, the new items that I have put in include the following: radiator, radiator hoses, oil cooler, thermostat, fuel injectors, manual fuel hand pump, transmission lines to cooler, alternator, brake lines, shocks, front crank seal, all door vacuum valves as well as in the trunk and by the fuel door, front seat cushions, tires, front windshield, headlights, and climate control panel. When replacing the door vacuum valves, I also Dyna-mat all the doors. Put in new speakers front and rear. New CD player. And of course, Mobil1 throughout. The car runs great and has been very reliable, with 230K. The only thing that does not work is the trip odometer which failed about 2 months ago. The AC manifold hose repair is beyond my capability, so I will really need to shell out for this job. At this point the wife is asking how much more money we will need to spend on the car and I really can't answer her. I hate to say to her that this is really the last big-ticket item, and then the next day something else comes up. If I decide to sell, how much should I ask for, recongizing that it's worth a lot more to me than the potential buyer. Any words of wisdom from the list will be appreciated. David 83 300 DT 230K - Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos more. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell?
Loren, I agree. Mathematically, you're right. The Car Talk guys are also in this camp. One other thing that the wife brought up was how safe is the car compared to the new ones with airbags, and all the likes. David Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you bought a new car, what would the total of car payments, increased cost of insurance and so forth be? Compare that to the total you have spent for a similar period of time for the Benz. I - Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell?
Ernest, A lot of the things that I replaced were the result of new owner excitement syndrome. For example, I replaced the shocks and the seat cushions because I figured they must have been out with time. The only problems that I encountered were leaking oil cooler, faltering alt with the symptom of headlight dimming intermittently, leaking front crank seal, and malfunctioning climate control panel. Since I was there taking the oil cooler out, I replaced the radiator, hoses, thermostats, and belts, one again figuring that the car is 1983, and there ought to have been some wear and tear on these items. The PO spent a lot of money on this car, too, with all the receipts, etc. He did have a lousy indy for the last 3 years of his experience, though. This guy replaced the front crank seal only 1 year before it started leaking again. My indy sais the compressor is still good. Is there a way to prognosticate on compressor, dryer, etc? Davud ernest breakfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David, consider what you could buy to replace it with; even though what you've got now isn't exactly a low-mileage example, certainly it would cost more to buy something else comparable than it will cost to repair what you have now, and there's no guarantee you wouldn't have the issues with the new one. (FWIW, i also just went through several hundred dollars worth of work on the AC in mine as a result of poor work done by a PO; AC is a life-support requirement for us where we live and travel, it's not 'optional'. although your repair estimate sounds high, also consider that if the AC needs repair and isn't attended to promptly, it's likely to have parts dry out and it will require more to properly repair the system than the vehicle could be sold for. because of these things, i, for one, wouldn't consider buying a vehicle without working AC.) if the core of the vehicle is in good shape (body/chassis/driveline), if it were me, i'd stick with what you've got... although if you really *needed* to replace all the things you listed, i have to wonder how good a condition the vehicle was/is in. (things like shocks, tires, headlights and windshields can't be counted, as they're somewhat 'wear' items, and would be consumables that would eventually require replacement on any vehicle.) - Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos more. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell?
Sometimes 1 or 2 seconds. Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David Johnson wrote: I'm just worried about fixing this and then something like a transmission problem crops up. When you shift from park to reverse, how long does it take before reverse engages? You - Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell?
Jim, I maybe wrong, but I recall the tag was like $21 per year, the lowest that I ever have to pay. CN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 9/6/2007 8:11:46 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm in Arizona, so the AC is almost a necessity for most of the year. I really need to fix or sell the car, unfortunately. David, The price you got ($800 ) is fair considering you are replacing a hose unit that terminates under the dash on one end, and you are retaining R12, I hope. The AC system on an early Mercedes is marginal for really hot days (we just recorded 32 days over 110 degrees) so don' t let them sub any other refrigerant. The dryer should not need replacing if the system has held residual pressure in it. Considering your tags are about $35, a - Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell?
Robert, Thanks for your advice. I'll check with the local shop. What kills me is the labotr to evacuate the R12 and to put the new hose on is listed as 3 hours by the book, plus 3 lbs of the R12. It's a slow leak, with drops of dye-colored fluid coming out right where the crimp fitting is. David Robert Tara Ludwick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If it's just leaking around the crimp, there's no reason that you couldn't get a new piece of rubber put on your assembly for $20-40 . About the only time that you can't is if the metal part is pitted ( not likely with the car being in that climate all it's life ) or if the previous repair involved welding new metal ends on ( it would be noticeable ), if not, with the assembly off, you could send the hose out for new rubber instead of a $300 new assembly. If you were closer, I'd say bring it by and I'll put a new chunk of rubber on it, but the shipping both ways would probably be more than taking it to a local hose shop and I'd be willing to bet there are a number of shops there that will fix that hose. If you look in the yellow pages under hoses, you should be able to find a hydraulic hose shop that also does AC hose. If having a shop do it all, they should be willing to send the hose out, there;'s nothing wrong with old assemblies with new rubber. If it's all leaked out already, you could yank the hose yourself and take it to a hose shop, then pop it back on along with a new drier , and then take it in to get vacuumed and recharged for a heck of a lot less than $800. This is assuming that the leak is that fast. How long did it take to leak out and is it still R12 or has it been switched to R134a. If it's a very slow leak and it's still r12, you can go to http://www.epatest.com/ and take the test ( it's an open book test online, if you've got any smarts at all, you can pass it ) and you can then buy individual cans of R12 and top it off. If it's R134a and a slow leak, that ones a no brainer, you can get that at the local parts store and top it off. If you sell it and buy a new car, you'll be begging for the days that you were only faced with an $800 repair bill. My Mother bought a new Toyota Camry that's still under warranty, and every time it goes in for scheduled service, it comes out with a bill for between $500-1500 for non covered items, and this is all on top of car payments. Newer cars rarely make it out of a shop for under a grand these days. We have a habit of getting rather spoiled with our old European cars and whining about what are basically cheap repairs by modern car standards. I've got one lady with a '90 volvo who is facing about a $800 bill for a window regulator , timing belts and idlers, water pump and a few other regular maintenance items. He husband wants her to sell the thing and buy a new car because it's going to cost so much. Over the last 5 years she's averaged ( including the ones needed) about $600 a year upkeep to own that car ( that includes a seriously overpriced repair done by someone else before she found me ) She'll spend more than that on 2 months payments and the difference in her insurance premium for a new car over that time if she goes that route, and that's before new car maintenance expense so they'll be in for a rude awakening . Something to think about. --Robert David Johnson wrote: Robert, I don't know how long ago and how the hose was rebuilt.This was done by the previous ownber. The leak is at the bottom, where the crimp fitting is. I saw drops of fluid coming out, and it was confirmed with UV light. The labor for this thing is 3 hours, plus the cost of the evacuation, and filling up with 3 lbs of refrigerant. David */Robert Tara Ludwick /* wrote: I think you should sell the thing to me for $50 :-) Seriously though, how long ago was the hose fixed before? Where exactly is it leaking now? the middle of the hose, at the crimp fittings? When Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell?
Thanks, Jim. Good write-up and kind of humorous, too, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've never worked on AC before so I'm kind of chicken about it. No time like the present. It's amazing what a no-fear attitude and some thought can lead you through. http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/cwair.html -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell?
Jim, You're right. David Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: considering you are replacing a hose unit that terminates under the dash on one end, I didn't think that this hose actually went that far. - Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell?
Wish I had a 124. Mine is a 123. The wife just threw out the Honda brand more or less because of repair fatigue, rather than an affinity to a particular brand. We did have an Acura that was problem free for 10 years, until one of the heads cracked. Hendrik [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 124 is one of the safest chassis in it's time and was voted the worlds best car. It could be argued that it still is the worlds best, if you take running costs into account. But if you want a Japanese car, then buy a Japanese car. David - Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Fix or Sell?
The AC manifold hose in my 83 300 DT is leaking. It was rebuilt once before, so my trusted indy recommended a replacement if I want to fix it. The total bill will be in the neighborhood of $800-900, with parts from Rusty. I don't know if I should proceed this route or cut my emotional tie and sell the car. I've owned this baby for 3 years and have put many hours of labor (and a fair amount of money) into it. From stem to stern, the new items that I have put in include the following: radiator, radiator hoses, oil cooler, thermostat, fuel injectors, manual fuel hand pump, transmission lines to cooler, alternator, brake lines, shocks, front crank seal, all door vacuum valves as well as in the trunk and by the fuel door, front seat cushions, tires, front windshield, headlights, and climate control panel. When replacing the door vacuum valves, I also Dyna-mat all the doors. Put in new speakers front and rear. New CD player. And of course, Mobil1 throughout. The car runs great and has been very reliable, with 230K. The only thing that does not work is the trip odometer which failed about 2 months ago. The AC manifold hose repair is beyond my capability, so I will really need to shell out for this job. At this point the wife is asking how much more money we will need to spend on the car and I really can't answer her. I hate to say to her that this is really the last big-ticket item, and then the next day something else comes up. If I decide to sell, how much should I ask for, recongizing that it's worth a lot more to me than the potential buyer. Any words of wisdom from the list will be appreciated. David 83 300 DT 230K - Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Sucking oil
Wilotn, How do you suck it from top only? I assume you need to have some sort of really good airtight connection to dipstick tube and connect it to a pump? I've been using Topsider for a few years, and lately been thinking of getting an active pump. Any suggestion? David wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris, have you tried sucking your oil from TOP ONLY of dipstick tube? - Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon May 14 04:58:39 2007 Received: from hercules.fidnet.com ([216.229.64.73] helo=smtp.fidnet.com) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.63) (envelope-from [EMAIL PROTECTED]) id 1HnSdr-WE-4X for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Mon, 14 May 2007 04:58:39 + Received: (qmail 4669 invoked from network); 14 May 2007 04:58:53 - Received: from 64-251-141-84-dialup-mo.fidnet.com ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) by smtp.fidnet.com with SMTP; 14 May 2007 04:58:53 - Received: from 192.168.3.10 (ident=leather) by Fred with smtp (masqmail 0.2.20) id 1HnSd2-5eg-00; Sun, 13 May 2007 23:57:48 -0500 Date: Sun, 13 May 2007 23:59:02 -0500 From: Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Sylpheed version 2.3.0beta5 (GTK+ 2.8.10; i486-pc-linux-gnu) Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] make failure question X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.9.cp2 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 04:58:39 - It seems than at Sun, 13 May 2007 17:29:43 -0400, Gary wrote: i hear some clicking in there. guess it pays to have a real surge protector, huh? If you want _real_ transient voltage protection, do what the pros do - buy a SurgeX. However, the real advantage in using a SurgeX is in situations where you have equipment that plugged into different outlets, but tied together with low-voltage audio, video, or control lines. --Philip, using a home-brew 'cause a SurgeX cost money
Re: [MBZ] Sucking oil
Wilton, If it's not too much troruble, I''d like to learn how you did this. Many thanks to all the replies. David wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll send complete instructions for building and using $2 sucker if you want - it's all very easy. - Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Yahoo! Answers Food Drink QA. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon May 14 19:16:47 2007 Received: from wr-out-0506.google.com ([64.233.184.238]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.63) (envelope-from [EMAIL PROTECTED]) id 1Hng2I-0002cb-FX for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Mon, 14 May 2007 19:16:47 + Received: by wr-out-0506.google.com with SMTP id q50so1786993wrq for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Mon, 14 May 2007 12:16:41 -0700 (PDT) Received: by 10.115.94.1 with SMTP id w1mr1119652wal.1179170200709; Mon, 14 May 2007 12:16:40 -0700 (PDT) Received: by 10.114.234.5 with HTTP; Mon, 14 May 2007 12:16:40 -0700 (PDT) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 12:16:40 -0700 From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: [MBZ] Leaky evaporators (was New and Improved Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car) X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.9.cp2 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 19:16:50 - On 5/14/07, Gary Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 3) leaky evaporators. Make sure air blows cold, and hope that seller hasn't just topped off the system to mask any issues. If car has been closed up on a hot day, you can often smell the oily leakage from the evaoprator when you first open the door and turn on the A/C. Very expensive to fix, and a very difficult DIY. What does it smell like, exactly? Different from other oily smells (e.g. from engine oil dripping on a hot exhaust manifold)? Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper '86 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
Re: [MBZ] Proof it still has some life left??
still goes fast enough to get a ticket (of course it was in town and the limit was only 60 KPH or about 40 MPH - they have me at 74 KPH or about 47 MPH - This is tough. In Az, you can get by as long as you're 10mph under the limit. David - Don't be flakey. Get Yahoo! Mail for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri May 04 23:07:00 2007 Received: from mail.cnsp.com ([208.3.80.17]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.63) (envelope-from [EMAIL PROTECTED]) id 1Hk6rc-0002R4-2D for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Fri, 04 May 2007 23:07:00 + Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by mail.cnsp.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id A2062D45B5AA for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Fri, 4 May 2007 17:06:59 -0600 (MDT) X-Virus-Scanned: Debian amavisd-new at cnsp.biz Received: from mail.cnsp.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (mail.cnsp.com [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 2Py-NfBVTfgg for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Fri, 4 May 2007 17:06:59 -0600 (MDT) Received: from mccluskey.linux (208-3-82-31.cnsp.net [208.3.82.31]) by mail.cnsp.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 54637D46AC95 for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Fri, 4 May 2007 17:06:59 -0600 (MDT) Date: Fri, 4 May 2007 17:06:58 -0600 From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Sylpheed version 1.0.6 (GTK+ 1.2.10; i386-redhat-linux-gnu) Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] When Gump was hot stuff X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.9.cp2 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 04 May 2007 23:07:00 - On Fri, 04 May 2007 22:50:29 + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do'h. JPG is in caps. autospellcheck musta case-changed it on me. well a little ln action fixes that! -- Original message -- From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Fri, 04 May 2007 20:52:05 + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (The photos are at http://ns1.2tough.com/~jreames/P4290003.jpg and http://ns1.2tough.com/~jreames/P4290004.jpg ) Yup, the ln action fixed it. BTW, what's ln action? And what kind of Benz is it? Craig
[MBZ] O rings attached to the shaft of the oil canister cover
Does anyone know the part numbers for the two little O rings that are attached to the shaft of the oil canister cover? I want to order a couple of them, but can't find them on Rusty's website. Thanks. David 83 300DT - Don't be flakey. Get Yahoo! Mail for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Jan 20 07:05:25 2007 Received: from rwcrmhc11.comcast.net ([204.127.192.81]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1H8AI1-00026T-Rz for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Sat, 20 Jan 2007 07:05:25 + Received: from yourfulkl1oh2q (c-24-21-57-15.hsd1.or.comcast.net[24.21.57.15]) by comcast.net (rwcrmhc11) with SMTP id 20070120070027m1100rch3ee; Sat, 20 Jan 2007 07:00:27 + Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com References: [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2007 23:00:31 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2180 X-MIMEOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2180 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT recumbant side-by-side was Re: The big test X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.9.cp1 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: /pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 07:05:26 - I can't even imagine one of those 40 long dog crates on the back of a motorcycle! Did you mount it perpendicular to the fender running lengthwise across the back of the bike?? Also, how were you abel to help the dog in there without throwing the bike over? Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD Turbo Diesel, 266K miles, Ursula
[MBZ] OT: BMW mechanics
My son's recently inherited an old Beamer. Does any one have a recommendation for a BMW shop in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area? TIA. - Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail Beta. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Aug 09 03:02:21 2006 Received: from nf-out-0910.google.com ([64.233.182.191]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1GAeKq-00082q-RO for Mercedes@okiebenz.com; Wed, 09 Aug 2006 03:02:21 + Received: by nf-out-0910.google.com with SMTP id a27so426849nfc for Mercedes@okiebenz.com; Tue, 08 Aug 2006 20:02:16 -0700 (PDT) Received: by 10.78.185.7 with SMTP id i7mr128489huf; Tue, 08 Aug 2006 20:02:15 -0700 (PDT) Received: by 10.78.39.10 with HTTP; Tue, 8 Aug 2006 20:02:15 -0700 (PDT) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2006 22:02:15 -0500 From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: [MBZ] Front end work on a 240D X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.7.cp2 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: /pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2006 03:02:21 - Is $400 too much to pay to have the lower right front ball joint and all tie rod ends installed and an alignment? Seems steep to me, but then again, I don't want to get out in the 100+ heat and do it myself. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] Front crank seal
Thanks, Robert. I looked at the site and saw strong testimonials posted. Do we know how this works? David --- Robert Tara Ludwick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you have some minor leakage, try running a couple of treatments of AutoRx ( www.auto-rx.com ) __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[MBZ] Front crank seal
What is the implication of front crank seal leak? I have a couple of drops coming out of the seal each day. Other than the unsightly polka dots on my cement, should I be concerned about any complications to the engine as a result of this leak? From what I've read, this is a rather big job, and I don't have the capability/tools to change the seal. I suppose the leak will worsen with time, and I'll need to get it fixed at some point in time. At that juncture, resources permitting, is there anything else I should take care of for this 83 300DT with 220 K miles? Thanks. David __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Optima 34 Red Top?/Lights left on Buzzer
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No buzzer when key left in lock, or lights left on, usually means the time delay that turns the front interior light on and off has also failed. To confirm, does the front interior light come on when the driver's door is opened? And it should stay on after the driver's door is closed for a preset time delay. Hi Jim, The fron interior light does come on when doors are opened, and will turn itself off after 10 sec. David __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[MBZ] Optima 34 Red Top?
Dear Listers, I forgot to turn off the headlights today for 4 hours, and my Interstate is dead. Is Optima 34 Red top the right choice for my 83 300DT? Or is it the 34R or some other new option? Thanks. David __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Optima 34 Red Top?
Jim, There's no buzzer here. The only time I heard a buzzer was for the seatbelt, and that one came on only once during the last 2 years. How would I intstall the buzzer for the headlight? Any part number for Rusty? Thanks. David 83 300DT. --- Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does your buzzer not work? My wife relies heavily upon ours. Putting one into the SL ( __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Optima 34 Red Top?
--- Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't you have a key-in buzzer? Nope. A very silent car. all around! __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Optima 34 Red Top?
--- Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does your door have one switch in the frame, or two? Only one that I can see. David __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[MBZ] Mechanics Competency Was Oil Change Question
Sadly, I have to agree with the comments that if we want to make sure the job done right, we have to do it ourselves. I've seen this with American, Japanese, and now German shops. Not to mention home inspectors, plumbers, pool service. Since owning this car, I've learned to change radiator, alternator, monovalve, vacuum elements, headlights, and it's kind of fun. Wish I could observe one you guys like Dave M for bigger jobs. Am still pissed at the 2 places that robbed me on the transmission change. david __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Change - Questions
--- Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The quantity of ATF for a 722.4 transmission if you drain the converter is 6 liters (6.35 qt). Not having access to trustworthy jack stands and having never seen an engine turned manually, I'm trying to talk myself into changing the ATF without draining the converter. Would that be a bad thing? David 83 300DT __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[MBZ] Valve clearance
How often should I check the valve clearance and the timing chain(?) tension in a 123? What are the specs on these parameters? Thanks. David 83 300 DT 230,000 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Valve clearance
Thanks so much, Marshall. As usual, you're the Encyclopedia for the list. This will be my first valve job, and I'm glad that you mentioned that the engine needs to be cold. I surely didn't know about this requirement. Since I'm planning to do this myself, that shouldn't be a problem. I wonder, though, how the dealership/Indie gets around this issue. A car will be instantly out of specs the next morning when the engine cools down and all the metals contract. David --- Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Valves need to be checked every 15kmi (I checked them every fall, before really cold weather). They need to be checked COLD (engine not run for 6-8 hours) __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] AC Dead
Peter, Where's the separate circuit? I only knew about fuse #8. David --- Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Replace the blower fuse -- it's a separate circuit. Peter Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[MBZ] AC Dead
The AC in my car is completely dead this morning.I changed the fuse to no avail. The push button control was replaced about 2 months. I suspect it's the blower because there's no air movement at all. The AC had been working fine before I lent the car to a buddy. I'm sure it's just a coincidence, but I know this guy, not accustomed to the Arizona climate, always runs the AC on my car at high speed. Any suggestion? Thanks. David 83 300DT __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Theory vs Practice
--- kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My experience is that my cars tend to run better when they're driven hard. What does running hard like this mean to the transmission? Would that wear down the transmission faster? If that's the case, I'd rather run the engine at lower efficiency than having to shell out 2K for a new trannny. David 83 300DT __ Discover Yahoo! Stay in touch with email, IM, photo sharing and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/stayintouch.html
Re: [MBZ] Theory vs Practice
--- kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: pushed harder, but driving at low RPM builds up carbon which can kill an engine over time. I thought Diesel Purge could clear up the carbon buildup? David Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com
