Re: [MBZ] OT, Duct Tape
Just be sure it made in the USA, better grade of linen backing. Don On 11/29/05, Harry Watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Is there a Mercedes of duct tape out there (used to be Cadillac of duct > tape) ;>). > > The stuff I have now doesn't seem to stack up like in past years. I > thought maybe someone has done some leg work to find a good brand. If so, > please share. > > Harry Watkins > Newton, MS > 86 SDL Silver > 85 300D Euro > 86 SDL Gold > 81 240D manual trans > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com
Re: [MBZ] Kinda OT: Rust on cylinders
If your not going to do the correctly, remove pistons, glaze break, new rings, etc just install the head and start the damn thing. The idea of trying to remove the rust while the pistons are installed is just going to get all that crap in the engine, it will settle down around the top rings and be a great abrasive. Don On 11/28/05, Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have a Toyota that I am reassembling. It has been sitting for a while > and there is a light coating of rust on a two of the cylinders. The pistons, > crank ect. are still in the engine. I was thinking of spraying them down > with Kroil and then going over them with a scotch-brite pad. Either that or > positioning each piston at the bottom of the bore and using a glaze breaker > on each cylinder. I am not changing the rings or anything, just putting a > head on. Any ideas? > Rick Knoble > 1985 300 CD > > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com
Re: [MBZ] Built Ford Tough
John you done good. On 11/26/05, John M McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Sure, I can see it now, you're zooming down the highway in the rain, > cruise control on. > Suddenly there's smoke because the wiper motor catches fire, you step > on the brake > but nothing happens because the retainer clip falls off, and the > cruise control won't shut off,. > As you drift into the shoulder towards that parked semi because the > intermediate steering shaft yoke fails and as the > right rear wheel spins by because the lug bolts fractured you wonder > if your seatbelt anchorage or buckles actually will function as > desired... > Perhaps the airbag will go off, but no the battery cable shorts out > just long enough before hand for the capacitors to bleed off > the energy needed to fire them just isn't there. > > On 26-Nov-05, at 9:29 AM, tom savage wrote: > > > Holy cow! If "quality is job #1" at Ford, I shudder to contemplate > > the > > rankings of everything else. > > > > "Mercedes for old cars, Toyota for new cars. > > Toyota for small to medium trucks, Mercedes for big trucks." > > > > Tom > > \ > > John > 1983 300TDt 358k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) > 1990 300TDt 154k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) > 1993 500SEL 168k Kilometers (mobil 1 0w40) > > > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com
Re: [MBZ] It works! (was ATF Stop Leak)
the big question? does it taste like owl shit? On 11/22/05, Hans Neureiter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Bought a bottle of LUCAS TRANSMISSION FIX ($ 8.00/16 oz), put it down the > tube and drove the car 50 miles. Not a drip, car sitting all night. Before > there was a 10" diameter ATF spot on the pavement. > The stuff is thicker than molassis and slicker than owlshit. It took at > least 10 minutes to pour down the D/S tube. > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Nov 20, 2005 8:59 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] ATF Stop Leak > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > that trans stuff i think it is break fluid or something like that IF it > works it will not be permanent ... > the trans should not have to be taken all the way down it aint that bad > ...come on man do the seal > collins > 1985 500sec > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- > Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX > '82 300SD, '95 E300D > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Scary
amigos I have been living the good life in MEXICO for a number of years on the same money. Close amigo from the USA to join the good life real soon. Adios Don On 11/22/05, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Tim.So pessimistic...Be positive that you will make a few million > and you will probably make at least a couple in your life.Hey, What > the > heck, it's worth a shot ay? > Or.Make several thousand, move to Mexico and live like you made > millions..That's pretty messed up to say that you can live better > in > Mexico for the same money.. > > Mike > - Original Message - > From: "TimothyPilgrim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 7:57 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Scary > > > > How on Earth can you save that much?!? I'll be lucky to make that over > > the course of my lifetime. > > > > Tim > > 1982 300TD Moby > > > > On 11/22/05, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> this is why I plan ahead. I plan to have 2-3million saved on my own, > NOT > >> DEPENDING ON ANY COMPANY to help. > >> > >> On Mon, 21 Nov 2005 19:47:13 -0600, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > >> > >> > Rich Thomas wrote: > >> >> They are going to push for that, and for the US (maybe Canadian too, > >> >> wouldn't be surprised) taxpayer to pick up all their pension > >> >> obligations > >> >> too, whether by bankrupty or otherwise. > >> > > >> > I've been saying that for a while. United Airlines proved that it > >> > works. Mark my words: GM will force the government to take over its > >> > pension obligations, either through negotiation or by declaring > >> > bankruptcy. Once they've done it, Ford and Chrysler will follow, > >> > because they won't be able to compete with GM without shedding their > >> > obligations as well. > >> > > >> > It's the end of an era. Retirement is something my grandparents did; > >> > it's going to be out of reach for my generation. It's going to be > >> > really tough for people in fields like IT, where age discrimination > is > >> > rampant. > >> > > >> > ___ > >> > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Luther KB5QHU > >> Alma, Ark > >> '83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix) > >> '82 300CD (Slate grey, black MBTex, WVO/D mix) > >> '82 300D '90 300E (both parts or can run??) > >> > >> ___ > >> 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > >> > > > > ___ > > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] battery chargers
electrolyte level goes down on discharge and back up when fully charged. A constant low level can also warp the plates in the battery. NAPA sells a real neat automatic 20 amp charger, leave it on and it will not boil the battery dry, however you need at least 4 volts in the battery for it to work. Adios amibo On 11/17/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > LT Don wrote: > > Marshall, > > > > The battery is an Interstate MPT-93, which appears to be a sealed unit. > > There are two panels on top that might be access to add water, but they > are > > flush with the top of the battery, which leads me to believe that they > are > > not intended to be removed. > > You need to open the two "panels" on that battery and be sure the > electrolyte is well above the plates (and check it every month or so if > you are charging it frequently). Add distilled water if the level is low. > > Marshall > -- > Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) > "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] > '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 > turbo 237kmi > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] 1992 Olds 98
Don't forget to monitor channel 16 when driving this boat. On 11/10/05, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Kevin wrote: > > The car handles like it needs nav lights and a > > ship-to-shore radio :) > > > > Add them. And a flying bridge, while you're at it. It'll be great. ;) > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] New Father
But you get jipped when you buy one, only one spoke in the steering wheel. On 11/10/05, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Sunil Hari wrote: > > It's like an ugly baby - objectively, it might be hideous, but to its > > parents it's the most beautiful baby in history. > > > > I dunno. I think it's actually a gorgeous car, in a really eccentric > sort of way. (But then, I like odd-looking cars. I also think > DeLoreans, Jaguar E-types, and '71-'73 Buick Rivieras are good looking.) > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] The tire saga continues...
I am getting in on this late. I used to put 40-50,000 miles per year on my 380SEL and could count on getting 50-70,000 miles on a set of Kelly's. Adios don On 11/10/05, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Mitch Haley wrote: > > David Brodbeck wrote: > > > >> Could be. They only have 10,000 miles on them, and they're supposed to > >> be 50,000 mile tires. I don't think I'll ever buy Kelly tires again. > >> > > > > Shouldn't the Kelly warranty be good at any Kelly dealer? > > Where's the tire they took off? > > > > It's now the spare. > > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Running wire from trunk, '93 W124
Dave, way kool Is that information, fotos, etc., available for the 126? Gracias Don On 11/8/05, Lee Levitt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Dave, > > This is helpful but it doesn't tell me how to remove the upper seat. Any > idea on how to do so? > > Thanks! > > Lee > > > Dave writes: > > > > > The photos here should give you some ideas on how to run the wires: > > > > http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_stereo/blue_87/ > > > > http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_stereo/white_87/ > > > > http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_stereo/ > > > > :-) > > > > +dm > > > > > -- > > > Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2005 09:30:31 -0500 > > > From: "Lee Levitt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Subject: [MBZ] Running wire from trunk, '93 W124 > > > > > > Guys, > > > > > > What's the best way to get a radio wire from the trunk to > > the cabin of > > > a '93 W124? I've tried fishing a stiff wire alongside the > > cushion but > > > all I run into is metal (tank?). Guess I probably shouldn't > > drill through that. > > > > > > Do I need to remove the seatback or parcel shelf? What's > > the best way > > > to get through? > > > > > > TIA, > > > > > > Lee > > > '93 300E 2.5L td 178K > > > > ___ > > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] (no subject)
Why no subject? On 11/5/05, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > International Paper. Oh, wait, I'm not at work. > > On Sat, 05 Nov 2005 10:27:26 -0600, Jerry Herrman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > What does "IP" stand for? > > > > Jerry > > 82 240D > > > > ___ > > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > -- > Luther KB5QHU > Alma, Ark > '83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix) > '82 300CD (Slate grey, black MBTex, WVO/D mix) > '82 300D '90 300E (both parts or can run??) > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Test
Back to 2nd grade. On 11/5/05, Harry Watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Test > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Auto Trans - lifespan
Hola I probably screw up the averages, 487,000 miles, one front pump seal installed years ago. 1982 380SEL. Filter change about every 50,000. Adios Don On 10/31/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What is the expected mileage lifespan range for my transmission I wonder ? > I recall 150 kmi on average. Is that right ? > > dan elliott > 82 300d-t 87kmi > > Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- 2 GB of storage and industry-leading > spam and email virus protection. > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] a couple more oil profit stories
Way down here in Mexico it is still $2.27 US$ gallon, has been for months. Don On 10/28/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > gas here is down to 2.09, the lowest diesel I was was 2.99 > > OK Don wrote: > > > They have the supply, we have the demand. They can charge as much as > > we're willing to pay. It's the American way! Market forces are > > supposed to keep the prices in control. Doesn't seem to be happening > > now though. Either there really is a lowered supply of Diesel, or the > > fuel oil demand has really increased, or there's a bit of price fixing > > going on. Gasoline? I can't see how demand has changed, I don't konw > > how much the hurricanes lowered the supply, but those prices are > > falling a bit now. I fail to see 50% worth of demand increase for > > Diesel, so I can only assume that they're charging what the market > > will bear. > > > > You (generic, not Tim) can't demand free enterprise and no government > > regulation and gripe about high profits. Can't have it both ways, > > unless there is criminal price fixing. > > > > On 10/27/05, TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >>Was there really a supply problem? Demand was the same as before no > doubt. > >> > >>What it is is unchecked consumer price gouging. There was no reason to > >>increase prices as were done if it led to record profits. I say let > >>the gov't regulate the hell out of them. Not because of high prices > >>alone (until we see prices equal to Europe we can't complain much), > >>but because the companies took advantage of a situation (hurricanes) > >>to jack up prices on a necessity of life (yes it is). > >> > >>Tim > >>1983 300TD Moby > >> > > > > > > > > -- > > OK Don, KD5NRO > > Norman, OK > > '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC > > The FSM created the Diesel Benz > > http://www.venganza.org/ > > > > ___ > > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, > 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, > 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 > Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Trunk lock
I am surprised at your lock smith, WD40 is probably one of the worst products to put in any lock. Liquid or powdered graphite is the only thing to use. Don On 10/25/05, Archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Tom, > You wrote: > > Does the key not turn the lock? If you cannot turn the key, the tumbler > > mechanism may be broken. You might try some graphite lock lubricant. It > > is a fine powder in a tube that you can blow into the keyhole. > > Can you press the button in? > > Thomas E. Potter > > Telephone: (713) 215-2877 > > Fax: (713) 215-2551 > > Mobile: (832) 794-0536 > > The key won't turn the lock. The best locksmith in the county worked on it > for 20 minutes this morning and gave up; sent me to a Mercedes shop where > the owner said he didn't understand it and couldn't suggest anything > besides > drilling out the lock. I've put WD-40 in it twice at the locksmiths > suggestion, and he put some sort spray in as well. The button can be > pushed > in with no binding or resistance. I'm going to a Mercedes restorer who was > a dealer mechanic shortly. > He may have a suggestion. > > If he or someone on this list can't help, I guess I'll have to drill out > the > lock and then hope I can find another for this 22 year old car. > > Thanks for your suggestions, Tom, I'll try the graphite. > > Gerry Archer > '83 300D + 240D > > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Just want to get something straight about SVO
Transwho? On 10/21/05, B Dike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Don, > > A modest amount of SVO will not harm your car but long > term SVO use can cause severe engine damage due to > combustion deposits and byproducts including epoxies, > corrosives, and carbon compounds. These deposits > affect injector spray patterns, piston rings, and > other mechanical components. Biodiesel does not have > this problem because the glycerines and sugars that > create combustion deposits are removed by > transesterification. > > Bruce > > --- Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Dieselers, > > > > > > > > I have been putting B100 in my car at 5 gallon > > intervals topped of with > > #2 Diesel as a tonic for my car. I understand that > > it acts as a solvent > > and cleans out the whole fuel system. I do notice > > that when I get the > > B100 (before I fill up with #2) and I drive around > > with just the B100 > > that my car (90 300D 2.5) puts out dramatically less > > smoke (i.e. > > basically none or very little at wide open > > throttle). I do thing it > > seems to run quieter. > > > > > > > > I feel better about using this alternative fuel and > > doing my part to > > reduce our fossil fuel consumption (if it actually > > does reduce it). > > > > > > > > Here's my question: > > > > > > > > At any rate, I know that biodiesel is simply soy oil > > that has been > > "transestrified" (I am sure that is not the exact > > term or its > > spelling). What has to be done to plain old soy oil > > to use it in my > > car? Can I just buy it at CostCo/Sam's and dump it > > into my tank and the > > rate of about 1 part oil to two parts #2 diesel. Do > > I have to do > > anything else? B100 has had the water removed, > > correct? Do I have to > > do that with food grade soy oil? > > > > > > > > Donald H. Snook > > > > McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn & Herrington, P.A. > > > > 300 West Douglas > > > > P.O. Box 207 > > > > Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 > > > > Tel. (316) 263-5851 > > > > > > > Bruce > 82 300CD 334kmi 'His' > 85 300CD 236kmi 'Hers' > 75 240D 194kmi 'Donner' > 77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen' > > > > > __ > Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 > http://mail.yahoo.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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] 60 MPH on I-5?! (was: Re: S320 vs. S350D.. or would that be S300D?!))
You both have been drinking way t much Rainier. Those kind of speeds on that clogged highway? Or do you mean KPH? Don On 10/20/05, ernest breakfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Walt, > > you wrote: > > "...keeping it at about 60 MPH. Have done it several times on I-5 to and > from Seattle and LAX." > > 60 MPH on I5, and you lived to tell about it?! normal flow of traffic > out there is closer to 85-90 MPH, considering the speed limit is 70 MPH > much of the way,...! > > > cheers! > e > > > > I can milk 30 MPG from my '92 300SD (S350) if I keep the junk out of > > the trunk, just me in the car and keeping it at about 60 MPH. Have done > > it several times on I-5 to and from Seattle and LAX. > > FYI my W140 weighs (with me and a full tank of fuel, 5000 lbs. > > 2500 on the front axel and 2500 on the back axel) > > A normal mix around town and freeway I get about 25-27 MPG. > > > > Walt Lasher > > '92 W140 (300SD) > > Seattle > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] OT: A guy can dream can't he?
Osss, my screw up. On 10/11/05, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Don & Teresa Merriman wrote: > > > > Knurling the valve guides is a used car lot repair. There are some old > > arguments about the groves left in the guide from knurling holds more > oil > > for good lubrication, not in a cast iron guide, knurling fractures the > metal > > about .005 deep for rapid wear. > > It sounded like Trampas was talking about knurling the OUTSIDE of the > guide > to keep it from falling loose from the head. > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] OT: A guy can dream can't he?
Knurling the valve guides is a used car lot repair. There are some old arguments about the groves left in the guide from knurling holds more oil for good lubrication, not in a cast iron guide, knurling fractures the metal about .005 deep for rapid wear. Silicone bronze guides? Most OE engines that use bronze guides wear is not a issue. Bottom line don't do it even if you plan to sell the car. On 10/11/05, Ed Booher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > And what, exactly, is a Knurl, kind Sir? > > On 10/11/05, Trampas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Knurling the valve guides fixed problem... > > > > Regards, > > Trampas > > -- > Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil. > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] W-126 Brake Issue
ON my 1982 380SEL-126
I recently replaced all four rotors, calipers, and front hoses.
1/4 ID hose with one end in about 2 inches of brake fluid. Neighbor pumped
and I bled, starting at the right rear, furthest from master cylinder, left
rear, right front, well you get the idea. About 10-15 minutes a done deal.
Pressure bleeders are not readily available in my end of the world.
Adios amigo & luck to you.
On 10/8/05, Peter Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Background:
> A few months ago I did all parts on my front brakes.
> When I bled it, I couldn't get my pressure bleeder to play nice. It
> kept blowing fluid out the 2 rubber caps on the M/C.
> I bled it the old fashioned way. I was rewarded with what feel and at
> as wonderful brakes.
>
> Today I noticed that the rear brakes don't seem to be working as
> witnessed by rust rotors as seen thru the wheels.
>
> What am I doing wrong with the pressure bleeder? How does one seal
> those rubber caps on the M/C?
>
> BTW, car goes the Indy for sun roof repair on Tuesday. Keep me in
> your prayer as far as number of his $80 hours will be. He thinks 3.
>
> --
>
> Peter T. Arnold
> Windsor, Connecticut
> U.S.A.
>
> 1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 231 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
>
> 1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 189 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
>
> 2002 PT Cruizer, 74 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
>
> 1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
>
> None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
>
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Re: [MBZ] 240D Con Rod "trim"...?
A automotive machine shop that has engine balancing equipment can make all the rods weigh the same within a gram. There are some in the Olympia area, look under high performance or speed shop in the yellow pages. George Johnson a little south of Olympia would be a good one. Going to do the job correctly? Get the big end of all your rods re sized. The process is to take about a half thousandth off the parting services and then honing back to standard rod bore on a connecting rod rod resizing machine. Replacing all the rod bolts & nuts would be real smart. Scratches on the crank bearing journals, instant bearing death unless the crank is machined. One old timers trick was to take a old copper penny and drag it across the journal and if it left copper the crank was N/G. Now the challenge is to find a old soft copper penny. There is a machine shop in Portland, West Bearing, that does mucho diesel work, big & little stuff, and they have good crank grinders and the staff that knows how to lean on the machine to make a good grind. A question you can ask is do they polish the crank in the proper direction? This will tell you if they really have their s--t together. Get the cylinder bores measured for taper before you do anything to the bore. Do you plan to get the block "Hot Tanked" as in chemically cleaning the oil passages and water passages? Adios On 10/6/05, Van Cleve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > You may remember me from such famous threads a "whats this on my 240D". > ...Thought I'd start a new one as, as I'm getting into some of the real > meat of this rebuild. Heres where I am...no ridge (some carbon) in the > cylinders and NO cross hatches, Allot of the parts in the eng look new, > oil pump, chain tensioner & shoe, (guides). It doesn't look like its been > too many miles since this "overhaul" All the valves are nice and tight in > the guideseverything looks new. Crank is a little scratched (one > journal ), can be fixed. One rod needs replacing and I have one thats 13 > grams heavier (19) than the "blue" one (17) Can the machine shop trim that > 13 grams off my new rod?? The shop manual doesn't get into that . I need > to take the crank in anyway. Its nice to have some rain, been looking fwd > to this shop job :-) Thanks for looken > > > Regards Steve Van Cleve > Marrowstone Isl Wa > > "85" Euro 240D 5 spd 110K > "79" 240D 5spd fresh tranny transplan > "82" Euro 300 TD non turbo, project wagon > "94" Dodge, 2500, 5 spd, 5.9 Cummins, 95K > > > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] fuel prices jacked
Here in Mexico we are paying $2.27 US$ per US gallon for 87 octane. On 9/29/05, Ron Dwelle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Here in Grand Rapids, diesel fuel went up $0.35/gallon in one day. > Prices at all stations is $3.19/gallon, except the nearby Amoco. > They're usually $0.10 to $0.20/gallon higher, but they haven't yet > changed their price from $2.99/gallon. > > This is the first time I've seen such a huge jump in prices in a single > day--and at all stations simultaneously. > > Can you say "collusion"??? > > Ron Dwelle > > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] tool, left side, right side.
Always from the drivers position, LH side. On 9/27/05, John M McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I've tool to adjust an issue with door latch on the w124, but I note > it's marked L for left side. There is a tool marked R for right > side, btw and they are not interchangeable. > Question is from a mechanics viewpoint, is L (left) for driver side? > > > John > 1983 300TDt 358k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) > 1992 300TDt 148k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) > 1993 500SEL 168k Kilometers (mobil 1 0w40) > > > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Seperation, threads (sic)
Tire separation refers to ply separation. tires are typically 2 or 4 ply´s of base construction and then the tread is applied to base construction. On 9/26/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > tire seperation...when the threads come off the tire > > On 9/23/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > <,I thought that seperation occured only with re-treads.>> > > > > To whom do you refer? > > > > RLE > > That was humor, Gabriel. > > RLE > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Turbo cooldown (was: 1987 300SDL)
Red hot turbos on gas pots, you bet, I have seen two red hot on one engine. My biz had built a dual turbo charged 396 cu.In. Chev. for a customer. Engine went into a tractor for pulling contests. When he wanted to pull a little more we installed Nitrous Oxide nozzles on the fuel side. We installed what we called a "Scatter shield" so if he keep his finger in the Nitrous button too long and the engine went off like a grenade he didn´t loose his legs. Ah the oldened golden days, adios Don On 9/23/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Under full load, they may indeed get red hot. Under normal driving, no > way. Under normal driving conditions my EGT's are usually 400-600F > cruising at legal speeds. I think at a steady 90mph it's more like > 800F. Extended full throttle (more than 10-15 seconds) can push things > to 1200-1400F, beyond that aluminum melts. Again, under normal > circumstances, there's just *not* that much heat being generated. I've > never seen my turbo anywhere near "glowing" or "red hot". I have heard > of gas turbos literally being hot enough to glow red after a hard > drive but I've not seen that personally. > > BTW, the turbo is spinning at all times with the engine running, even > at idle... it's just not spinning fast enough to produce boost. Peak > turbine speeds are, IIRC, somewhere around 100k RPM? > > -dm :) > > > On 9/23/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > do diesel turbo vanes get red hot? don't diesels have lower exhaust > temps > > than petrols? I was always under the impression that the cooldown period > was > > until the turbo stopped spinning...30 seconds or less? > > > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Using dead cats as fuel
Have you ever wondered why it´s called PMS? Cuz Mad Cow Disease was already used! On 9/22/05, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > sheep offal was banned from cattle feed years ago > becuase of fears that the sheep version of mad cow > would jump over to cows. All mammals have a version of > mad cow disease (bovine spongiform > encephalopathy)...in people it's called > Krutzfeld-Jacob Disease (spelling certainly wrong) > disease which also has a variant disease. > > People have been warned of eating squirrel brains (a > delicacy in some places in the US) for fear of the > squirrel version jumping over to humans. All that > said, there is NO evidence that the various variants > from one animal can infect another type of mammal, nor > is there evidence it can't - so they err on the side > of safety. > > Since a Benz is not a mammal, it's not a problem! :-) > > Christopher > > Christopher > > --- John M McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > I was reading that they recently banned putting cow > > remains in > > chicken food after the mad cow in Texas because > > someone pointed out the chickens toss/scratch the > > food about down > > into the floor which is then swept up > > and the bird dung/feathers/bits/deadcowbits get > > ground up and made > > into cow food. > > > > So the disposal methods for cow remains is becoming > > more limited so > > it would appear someone is waking up to the issue > > and realizing they have another solution. > > > > PS grass feed cattle from SW Alberta please on our > > table... > > > > On 22-Sep-05, at 7:24 AM, Christopher McCann wrote: > > > > > > > > ANYWAY, THIS WHOLE THING ABOUT DEAD CATS IS > > STUPID! > > > There is one place in the US that is using this > > > technology and they are not confiscating cats or > > > having prisoners pick up raodkill. They are hooked > > up > > > with a butterball turkey plant in Carthage, MO. > > They > > > will soon be processing ALL the guts and waste > > from > > > that plant. If ANYONE bothered to look at the very > > > informative links I posted, you will see that they > > are > > > not after Fido, Raja and Rose but want to hook up > > with > > > companies that have huge amounts of biomass to > > dispose > > > of - think slaughterhouses, etc. > > > > > > Christopher > > > > > > > John > > 1983 300TDt 358k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) > > 1992 300TDt 148k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) > > 1993 500SEL 168k Kilometers (mobil 1 0w40) > > > > > > > > ___ > > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri > -1985 300SD, 209K miles, "Wulf" ( > http://www.pictureblogger.com/My-1985-Mercedes-Benz-300SD) > -1976 240D, ManyK miles, "AKP-Wagen" (Alternativen Kraftstoffs > Prüfenlastwagen = Alternative Fuel Test Vehicle) > -1998 Toyota Sienna CE, 100K miles, "The Van" > > > > __ > Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 > http://mail.yahoo.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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Cummings
Are you suggesting that cerveza, spellcheck, and Google don´t mix well, or is it that you have stick up your poopstrate? On 9/21/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > < islands off the coast of France, and the Cummings engines in the Dodge > stuff > is made by frogs in France.>> > > I googled Cummings and all I got was a bunch of info about a poet. > > Oh, and it's prostate, not prostrate. > > RLE > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Daimler Chrysler diesel - MB commercial engines
Lets see, Cummings is a English corporation, that would be those small islands off the coast of France, and the Cummings engines in the Dodge stuff is made by frogs in France. Check out the plate on the side of the engine. Most of the big castings used in the large engines are cast in Spain, loose emission rules. Interesting old news, Cummings ran a diesel powered car in a front engine car at Indy. I think this was back in the 60´s and they layed the engine on it´s side. Car actually did real well in that one race. D&T On 9/21/05, Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > rumor has it that Kevin wrote: > > > On Tue, Sep 13, 2005 at 11:58:46PM -0500, Luther Gulseth wrote: > > > HELL NO. The damn MB engines are made by Detroit. Cummins makes a MUCH > > > better product. MB makes a (well, this is questionable) kick ass car > > > engine, but that's what's made in the Mother Land. > > > > Does anyone know how the MB engines in the commercial trucks have been > > fairing? I'm curious if they hold their own to what else is out there, > > or if they're just rebadged detroits in disguise (for whatever that's > worth). > > >From what I've heard, the engines for the class 7 and class 8 trucks are > quite good - but they are not made by one of the "US 3" (Cummins, > Caterpiller, Detroit) and so it's been a hard sell. > > I've only talked to a couple folks who have driven them. They had no > complaints. > > They fellows I've talked to that have the Sprinters sure like the MB > engine in those! > > Philip > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Oldtimer "Mercedes Benz, Modell: G3A of 1933" Nazi-Car
Ya click on this go to Ebay and the window offers "Low easy payments" Don On 9/14/05, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Oldtimer-Mercedes-Benz-Modell-G3A-of-1933-Nazi-Car_W0QQitemZ4575443405QQcategoryZ6315QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > Opening bid $6,500,000.00 > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] 126 Console Removal
Wow, what a great explanation. Mucho gracias, Don On 9/14/05, ANGELO GIAIMO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > RE: 126 Console Removal > > Hey Don, > > After you remove the two screws under the removable part of the ashtray, > the whole ashtray unit slides out. Remember to disconnect the wires for > the cigarette lighter. > > >From the Ashtray down: > > 1. Then, the little tray under that just pops right out. (Or at least, on > mine it does) > > 2. The bezel around the gearshift indicator snaps out, leaving a gap > between the indicator panel and the wood panel that contains the window > switches and the mirror control. > > 3. Then, if you slide that wood panel forward, it unlocks, giving access > to the wiring on the bottom side.. > > >From the Ashtray up: > > 1. Pull down the 2 spring clips, one on each side of the bottom of the > radio and slide it out. > > 2. At the bottom of the woodgrain panel (that contains the ACC unit, and a > bunch of switches) , there should be 2 Phillips head screws, facing > upward, > that need to be removed. > > 3. The panel should be loose, providing access to the ACC and switch > wiring. > > Good Luck! > . > Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS > Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > (845)894-4296 (tie 533); fax: 892-6235 (tie 532); > 2070 Rt. 52; Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533 > > > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
[MBZ] 126 console
Hola amigos I need to remove the console on my 82-380SEL. I know there are two screws in the ash tray area, That seems to be too simple. Is there any other screws, clips, Velcro, or what ever & where are they located? Gracis Don -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Porsche and VW group
Larger displacement, higher compression, dual port heads, and some had roller bearing cranks, plus a sencro low gear tranny. I still have a Porsche shop manual for the 356 models, in primo condition, that I paid $30 bucks for in 1957, that was big bucks in those days for a shop manual, that I would be willing to sell. Adios Don On 9/13/05, Harry M.) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The 356 did in fact have a VW aircooled 4 in it, but it had a hotter cam > and twin carbs. > > > > Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >Didn't the 356 have a VW engine in it? And Ferdi Porsche designed both > the > >911 and the Beetle. Maybe that's where he's getting it from ... > > > >On 9/13/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> > >> <. > >> > >> Are not and never were. Where DO you get this stuff? > >> > >> RLE > >> ___ > >> 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > >> > >> > >> > > > > > >-- > >Sunil Hari > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >513-205-7474 > > > > > -- > 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles > 72 350SL 108,000 Miles > 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion > 1999 Mazda Miata > > > __ > Switch to Netscape Internet Service. > As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at > http://isp.netscape.com/register > > Netscape. Just the Net You Need. > > New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer > Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. > Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Vo-Po
Hola amigos Another half & half auto was built by Volvo years ago. Sports coupe Volvo running gear and the body built in England. Adios On 9/13/05, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > < it > called a 914?>. > > Careful, now. The 914 body was built by Karmann. And if it was a six all > the mechanicals were installed at Porsche Zuffenhausen. > > Oh, WELL, then! Shurely if the hands of a Porsche worker touched a whole > ten bolts, it was a *real* Porch! > > What about the Chrsyler/Maserati TC, then? > > I've always felt that cars like that were sort of like the idiocy of > paying extra for an "Eddie Bauer" Ford Exploder, or an "LL Bean" Subaru > OutThere. > > Mac > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Too much Marvel Mystery Oil
Hola Marvel is a great product for your pneumatic tools, a few drops where the air hose connects will improve performance and add years to the service life of your tools. Adios Don On 9/13/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > In my 83 240D I found that Marvel Mystery oil in the fuel tank helped > the > > injector problems(engine rough and missing). I put a pint into less than > a > > full tank the last time I added it. Will TOO MUCH Marvel make the > injector > > problem worse? > > Some oil in the fuel WILL clean many fuel system deposits, will burn a > little hotter and so burn up some accumulated carbon deposits just a > little faster, but it should NOT be used regularly (it will coke > injectors) and there is NO additive that will reverse wear! If you have > injector problems, SERVICE the injectors. > > If the engine is carboned up - take a LONG highway speed drive > (preferably up hill on a hot day) so that engine temps remain high for a > long time and the carbon deposits will burn out. There are additives > that will increase the Cetane rating of fuel, but to use it regularly is > NOT economical and there is little advantage to higher Cetane rating in > older diesel engines except in very cold weather (when it will allow > faster starting). If your older diesel requires higher Cetane fuel to > run smoothly, there is something wrong with the engine (usually the > injectors). > > Every time I take a 500-1000 mile trip in one of my cars that's been > largely city driven, it runs a LOT better - and a 2000-3000 mile trip is > even better! > > Marshall > -- > Marshall Booth Ph.D. > Ass't Prof. (ret.) > Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine > Department of Pharmacology 1300 BST > Pittsburgh PA 15261 USA > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] J**ps (was: Re: The new G-Wagen)
Hola I am considering another set of wheels for here in Mexico. What years are good? What engine/tranny combo is the most reliable? adios amigos On 9/13/05, ernest breakfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > hi Donald! > > i have indeed always admired the look of the old Wagoneers, but they're > just too large for many of the places we squeeze into in the XJ (like, > for example, where we've had to fold back the mirrors on the XJ to > squeeze through some of the slot canyons we've been up in the Anza > Borrego Dez, or between trees on trails in the Sierra...), and indeed a > little shy on clearance or drag angles for many of the places we've > been. > i knew a guy who had a beautiful mildly prepared Grand Waggy that > performed fabulously after he got rid of the stock motor in favor of a > Buick V-6, but it was still just too large to get into a lot of the > places we wanted to go. > > > cheers! > e > > > > I think if you want an older Jeep with amazing off road performance, you > > should look at a Wagoneer. I know people either love them or hate them. > > They are amazing off roaders. When I had mine I would roam the trails, > > streams, mudpits, woods, etc and never got stuck. More than a few times > > I had to use the Wagoneer to pull other people's 4X4's out. The old > > quadra track (with granny low) never failed me. The clearance is not as > > good as the other jeeps, so large rock hopping is not really possible. > > I did see a guy with a Wagoneer who put a big lift kit on it and > > modified it and he could climb anything. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Donald H. Snook > > > > McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn & Herrington, P.A. > > > > 300 West Douglas > > > > P.O. Box 207 > > > > Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 > > > > Tel. (316) 263-5851 > > > > This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client > > privilege or protected by the attorney work-product doctrine. If you > > have recieved this message in error, please delete it and notify me. > > > > > > > > ___ > > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Cimarron
My 1st Porsche, a 1953 1500 normal, the engine case had VW casting with the VW logo. I rebuilt the engine and changed it to a 1500 super and drove from Seattle to Guadalajara Mexico, that was in August of 1958. The early Porsche´s were like the VW and floated so it got exciting a couple of times at river crossings when we started to float down river until the wheels touched ground again. The only problem we had was the octane rating of the fuel was very low so had to clean the plugs a couple of times. Adios Don On 9/13/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://www.914fan.net/ > > a not so great pretender... > > > > Not too many parts shared but the ARE the same company right? Mike > > - Original Message - > > From: "Harry " M.)"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 10:30 AM > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cimarron > > > > > > Actually, Porsche doesn't share to many parts with VW or Audi with the > > exception of the Cayenne which is a redesigned Touareg. > > > > > > "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > >Porsche/VW/AudiAll the same company. Mike > > >- Original Message - > > >From: "JJJ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 10:07 AM > > >Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cimarron > > > > > > > > >> >Seeem to believe VW does the same stuff, except they charged a > $10,000 > > >>>premium just for stuffing a V8 in a Passat > > >> > > >> yeah...remember that "porsche" that vw made(?) with the mid engine? > was > > >> it > > >> called a 914? > > >> > > >> > > >> ___ > > >> 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > >> > > > > > > > > >___ > > >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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > > > > -- > > 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles > > 72 350SL 108,000 Miles > > 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion > > 1999 Mazda Miata > > > > > > __ > > Switch to Netscape Internet Service. > > As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at > http://isp.netscape.com/register > > > > Netscape. Just the Net You Need. > > > > New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer > > Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. > > Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp > > > > ___ > > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > ___ > > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] IRON DUKE, was VEGA
___ > >>>>Switch to Netscape Internet Service. > >>>>As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at > >>>>http://isp.netscape.com/register > >>>> > >>>>Netscape. Just the Net You Need. > >>>> > >>>>New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer > >>>>Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. > >>>>Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp > > >>> > > >>>___ > > >>>For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >>> > > >>>To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > >>>http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>___ > >>>>For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>>> > >>>>To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >>>>http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >>>-- > >>>69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles > >>>72 350SL 108,000 Miles > >>>2004 VW Passat 4 Motion > >>>1999 Mazda Miata > >>> > >>> > >>>__ > >>>Switch to Netscape Internet Service. > >>>As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at > http://isp.netscape.com/register > >>> > >>>Netscape. Just the Net You Need. > >>> > >>>New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer > >>>Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. > >>>Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp > >> > >> > >>-- > >>Dan Weeks > >>Freelance Writing and Photography > >>515/279-4825 > >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> > >>___ > >>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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > >> > > > > > >-- > >69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles > >72 350SL 108,000 Miles > >2004 VW Passat 4 Motion > >1999 Mazda Miata > > > > > >__ > >Switch to Netscape Internet Service. > >As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at > http://isp.netscape.com/register > > > >Netscape. Just the Net You Need. > > > >New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer > >Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. > >Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp > > > -- > Dan Weeks > Freelance Writing and Photography > 515/279-4825 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] IRON DUKE, was VEGA
Hola I sold lots of remanufactured Vega short blocks, no cylinder head. Block was sleeved with cast iron sleeves, finished to the proper size, and block surfaced ready to accept the old head that was many times OK. I bought them 4 at time from a production rebuilder out of LA. Adios Don Merriman On 9/11/05, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Well, a cast iron head on an aluminum engine IS kinda weird The > Vega is a good example of why everyone now buys Japanese cars. > > Peter > > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Aluminum blocks, here we go yet again
Hyperutecnic {is the term} US piston manufactures have been making
hyperutecnic pistons for about 10 years. High silicon content allows for
closer piton to wall clearance thus producing less emissions. The piston is
stronger than a cast piston but not as strong as a forged piston. Will
withstand more detonation.
My 380SEL with 487,000 miles is still standard aluminum bore size as is the
crank std./std.
Adios Don
On 9/11/05, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Actually, the casting process that is still in use -- the alloy is
> essentially saturated with silicon, and the bores are cooled while the
> rest of the block is kept hot. This causes some the silicon to
> crystalize out in the bore area. When the bores are machined, they
> have a surface with a large amount of silicon exposed. The aluminum
> surrounding the silicon is then etched away, leaving a very hard,
> porous surface.
>
> It should wear at a rate less than 1/5 the rate of high nickel cast
> iron of the type used in MB sleeves on cast iron engines, and in fact,
> if not abused, will last as long as the car if not longer.
>
> The problem with the Vega was insufficient cooling passages and a solid
> casting between the two sets of cylinder pairs (between 1-2 and 3-4) --
> if the engine got too hot the block expanded in this area and piston
> clearance vanished. The scuffing that resulted caused terrible oil
> consumption problems, as anyone old enough remembers. Even being a
> little bit low on coolant in slow traffic could cause this.
>
> It was cured, simply enough, by re-designing the block to include
> cooling passages between the cylinder pairs and reducing the thickness
> of the bore casting in a few other places so the pistons didn't get
> "pinched". Bad engineering, or to put it better, not getting the
> design finished before production started. Later Vegas are still
> running, if the body is intact (another whole discussion --they rusted
> so badly it was scary!)
>
> Peter
> On Saturday, September 10, 2005, at 10:10 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > <,The casting process is alive and well -- Rover uses it on an old GM
> > aluminum block V8 (the Buick one from 1960 or so) and Benz uses it in
> > all their engines these days, so there is nothing wrong with the
> > technology. GM just failed to do the design correctly.>>
> >
> > Actually, what is shared to this day by Mercedes (and Porsche) from
> > the poor old Vega is the Reynolds aluminum alloy, not the "casting"
> > process which is entirely different, particularly at Porsche. As to
> > Rover (BMW), they have abandoned the underpowered old GM designed V-8
> > for BMW power.
> >
> > RLE/Seattle
> >
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Re: [MBZ] Katrina Victim Victimizes Own Mercedes
You also could try Lock Ease a product sold in auto parts stores and have him try rocking the steering wheel back & forth while gently trying to turn the key. Adios Amigos D&T On 9/10/05, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Anyway, they are safe in Destin FL BUT he lost the ignition key on the > > beach..so, he got a replacement key from the stealer, I mean Dealer > > ...sorry for the typo. That key fits doors, etc but does NOT operate the > > ignition. > > That's odd. If the car is high mileage, the tumbler may be worn. Tell him > to > try lightly sanding the edges of the key with something like a fingernail > file and try again. > > It isn't uncommon for new keys to be sticky in old ignitions. > > mac > > > ___ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Please chime in
Back in the 60´s I had a 250GTE coupe for a few years and the tune up consisted of changed the four sets of points, dual distributors & dual points, plus 12 new plugs, so I am curious about a Italian tune up by a Italian stalion like Marshall? Adios from Mexico Don On 9/9/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://mbca.cartama.net/showthread.php?t=8157&goto=newpost > > If anybody, such as Marshall or others, well behaved now, could check > this thread and offer an opinion on Italian Tune ups > > -- > Clay > Seattle Bioburner > > 1972 220D - Gump > 1995 E300D - Cleo > 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA > The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] W108 Zenith carb question
Plug readings work well when using leaded gas, not so good with unleaded, the lead left the residue that you could read. Have your friend follow you up the hill with & without the filter. Black smoke, too rich, blue smoke a oil burner, white smoke is the death smoke of water in the engine. When you get tired of trying to make the Zeniths work put on a couple of Webers that were designed to replace a crummy carb that Ford put on Pintos. Bolt pattern the same, linkage takes some fabrication. I did this conversion years ago and it worked bitching. Adios Don On 9/6/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hey Roberto, > Sounds like your air filter is clogged. When was the last time it was > replaced. You can try tapping it on the floor. If it leaves a ring of dirt > all arround then you need a replacement. > Otherwise turning the screw in will make it leaner. Try 1/8 of a turn at > a time. Too much and you will damage your engine. > Also check your plugs. Black is too rich, white is too lean, brown is > just right. > Good luck. > > -- Original message -- > > > Hello guys > > > > After a month out on a vacation trip I am back to the list, this time I > have > > a question about mix screw on a doble Zenith carburators of my 280s > W108, I > > know is a sily question but I am a little confuse about what my service > > manual describe, I use to make a running test in a small hill near home, > if > > I drive the car without the air filter and the air filtes container (I > mean > > the black can over the carbs) the car perfoms very well, but when I put > the > > filter on the car fail in the high end of the power band some kind of > lack > > of something. I friend told me that could be a rich mix (lack of air) so > I > > have to reset the mixrure screw. Wich side turn make the mixture > richer?. > > Greetings > > > > >From the sunny lands of Caracas Venzuela > > > > Roberto > > 1972 280S W108 > > > > > > ___ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] need help!! houston/austin area
I got a daughter in Dallas, very busy life, however she tends to be helpful. Don On 9/2/05, JJJ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > listers... > > i have an unfolding disaster happening in houston... > > i bought an ebay 450sl in houston from a cheat and a liar... > > after many unsuccessfull weeks of triing to get the car shipped, i sent a > friend to transport it back to spokane, wa... > > two days ago he picked it up and is still triing to make it roadworthy > (long > and nasty list)... > > today we heard the radiator is bad, and it is still unknown if one is > available...if not, he will see if it will travel and head for austin > (things are very tight in houston for lodging, etc) > > it seems that our options are: > > 1. get radiator repair and get on the road (good if can be done today) > > 2. put it on a uhaul (way expensive) > > 3.find someplace to park it and await shipping > > 4.sell it at a loss and wander off with another lesson > > 5. (other choice not discovered) > > so,...anybody in the area have room for a '75 450sl untill a car carrier > can > come fetch it? > > > > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Gmail -
Oh oh, stirring the pot again. I live about 20KM north of Puerto Vallarta Mexico and have my choice of DSL or cable or dial up, I use DSL. Adios Don On 8/31/05, Rob Vonderhaar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: Gabriel S. > > > 2. Which are these places where you can't get a high speed connection > > (perhaps a lonely planet like Uranus)? > > There are lots of them! For example, the last two homes I've owned had > no broadband available, and neither was on Uranus (the former was just > outside of Boulder, CO; my current home is only 4 miles north of > Leesburg, VA. This is a heavily-populated suburb of Washington, DC and > is the fastest-growing county in the U.S. Although there's cable all > around me, Adelphia never bothered to pull cable to this subdivision > when it was created so all of us use satellite for TV. And because > we're 4 miles from the telco switch, there's no DSL available either. I > suffered with dialup until a local firm started offering wireless DSL > via a small antenna on the back of my house, and I signed up in a > heartbeat. > > > 3. Gmail is the best web based email client right now...'nuff said. > > That may be true. I've used Gmail a lot on the road - when I don't have > my own computer with me, I forward my regular POP mail to Gmail. But > like David, I still prefer POP-based email with local storage of every > message. I also prefer email-based lists like this one to online > web-based discussion forums. Even slight response-time delays (and > often much longer ones) using web-based stuff drives me nuts. To each > their own, I guess. > > Rob Vonderhaar > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
[MBZ] Gas Prices Finally Got To Me
*Subject:* The Gas Prices Finally Got to Me * * [image: 1179596.jpg] *The Gas prices finally got to me* -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com> <>
Re: [MBZ] 84 300Dt Climate Control
This reminds me of a few years ago I was helping a friend remodel a clothing store and when we got to the fuse box I got a nice coin collection. 8 Indian Head pennies located under 8 screw in type fuses. We both wondered how long they had been there? On 8/29/05, Bill Gallagher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I am sure you heard of the guy putting a penny in the fuse box .. > same results to any electrical system .. > > Bill > 1981 300 TD > > > andrew strasfogel wrote: > > > In theory, yes, but in practice, this is a non-issue. Two years of > > driving with the "wrong" fuse and I'm still here to write about it. > > > > > > > > On 8/29/05, *Steve MacSween* <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> wrote: > > > > Woah, there, guys, it may only be 12 volts (as opposed to household > > electrics), but putting in too large a fuse is the least practical > > way of > > getting around the problem, does not 'fix' anything. Plus if you cause > > yourself an electrical meltdown in the harness and claim on > > insurance, you > > can be sure the first thing the adjuster will check will be the fuse > > ratings. > > > > Mac > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > Thanks Alex, I appreciate the tip...will get to work on that! > > > > > > On 8/29/05, andrew strasfogel < [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> wrote: > > >> I got tired of replacing the blower motor fuse (123 1983 300TD) > > so I swapped > > >> in an uprated fuse. (Changed from red to blue, or vice verse, > > iirc) End of > > >> problem! > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> On 8/29/05, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> wrote: > > >>> > > >>> Gabriel, I've had this problem on two W124s. Both times it > > was the result > > >> of worn wiring in the doorjamb ( i.e. between the seat switch > > and the > > >> motors) making intermittent contact as the door is opened. The > > fix is > > >> straightforward but time-consuming: pull the door panel; pull > > back the black > > >> rubber "accordion" that covers the wires running through the > > jamb; then > > >> repair broken wires, tape over bare patches in the insulation, > > etc. as > > >> appropriate. > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> On 8/28/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> wrote: > > >>>> I feel your pain...im having all sorts of electrical problems > > with my > > >>>> benz (seats won't adjust unless the driver's door is open) > > >>>> > > >>>> > > >>> > > >>> Alex Chamberlain > > >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >>> '87 300D > > >>> > > >>> ___ > > >>> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >>> > > >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > >>> > > >> http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > <http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >> > > >> > > >> ___ > > >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >> > > >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > >> http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > >> > > >> > > >> > > > > > > > > > ___ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > > > > >___ > >For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] V-6 diesel vs Lexus hybrid coast to coast
What? there is somebody that LIKES to pay unreasonable taxes? Over 50% of what you work hard for go to taxes. On 8/29/05, David Goldsmith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Wow, pressed someone's button. I don't know about > Tacoma city routes, but the Sound Transit routes I > ride from Tac to Seattle and back are quite often SRO. > Sorry you don't like paying taxes... > > DG > > --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > What, diesel hybrid instead of CNG which they touted > > so highly a few years > > ago, and spent major amounts of money installing all > > the compressors and tanks? > > I'll have to look into that one. If anyone can > > through good money after bad it > > is the government. I just love watching the empty > > busses go round and round. > > And our new cutting edge trolley system, now that's > > a winner. No more cold > > bums in the winter sitting in doorways. Now they all > > ride the free trolley back > > and forth all day. And with the streetlights set to > > give the busses and > > trolleys priority, they get nowhere fast! > > > > Ken > > > > In a message dated 8/29/2005 5:00:41 AM Pacific > > Daylight Time, > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > From: David Goldsmith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB V-6 diesel vs Lexus hybrid > > coast to coast > > To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Message-ID: > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > > > Apparently GM is making diesel hybrid buses - > > supposedly Pierce Co. Transit (WA) recently bought > > some. > > > > DG > > > ___ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > > ____________ > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Gmail
I use gmail for personal & biz, very good tool. I also have some invitations available if somebody needs one. Don On 8/29/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > To anyone out there using web based email other than gmail; i highly > suggest you get a gmail account...gmail is by far the best web based > email out there...if you would like an invite just send me a message > with the subject "invite needed" and i will send you one right away. > > -- > Gabriel Soto > Southern California > 1987 300D 230K=- > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Mexico Mobil 1
Yes that mini store Wal Mart has lots of counterfeit labels. On 8/28/05, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Labels are really cheap to print up (i can do them right here on this > thing). Random oil cheap to buy. Gray bottles cheap to make. At 85/qt you > could probably make 50/qt profit. > > --R > > JabbaHursty wrote: > > as i say, we'll soon all have to move to mexico for the higher standard of > living > > > At 03:42 PM 8/27/2005, you wrote: > > hola amigos > Ghetto Mart ( wally world) in Guadalajara Mexico Mobil 1 for 90 pesos a > quart, about 85 cents. > Cheaper than some of Quaker State, Shell, and Castrol brands on the same > shelf. > Adios, until I stir the pot again. > > -- > Don & Teresa Merriman > Market Place Mexico > Vacation Rentals > Property Administration > www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com/> > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > -- > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go > to:http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
[MBZ] Mexico Mobil 1
hola amigos Ghetto Mart ( wally world) in Guadalajara Mexico Mobil 1 for 90 pesos a quart, about 85 cents. Cheaper than some of Quaker State, Shell, and Castrol brands on the same shelf. Adios, until I stir the pot again. -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] More M1
A Porsche, or any gas pot, under turbo boost does not come close to the compression ratio of a oil burner. Bearing material and loads are two different worlds. Oil viscosity of "0" would make me nervous with a 22:! ratio. Adios Don On 8/25/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Kaleb the Engineer tells me in re: M1 0W-40: > > < economy.>> > > Lessee now, when it's cold and "thin" and thus provides startup > lubrication sooner, that's no good. But when it's hot and acting like 40 > weight it's providing better fuel economy. That's your theory, right? > > RLE > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] E-coli
Crap, this all started by a contributor worrying about ingesting E.coli here in my new adopted country, Mexico. Amigos not to worry, Don On 8/25/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > You know the old saying of "eat poop and die?" There's something to that. > Fortunately the people affected are almost always elderly or very young. > Middle age folks are strong enough to withstand the attack. There have been > outbreaks in lots of places, Odwalla apple juice, Jack in the Box, the > california school system had some contaminated strawberries, the petting zoo > in my town infected a few kids. > So I guess the warning is "don't eat poop". > Ken > In a message dated 8/25/2005 6:56:19 AM Pacific Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Gotta love that good o'le fecal-oral contamination route. We've got a > town up here that had its water supply contaminated with E. coli and 6 > people died as a result. Not to mention the hundreds that got sick. > > Tim > 1982 300TD Moby > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Fuel price Mexico
Geez I am Heinz 57, piss poor Espanol, and yet have managed to enjoy mucho better life style for the past few years here in Mexico. Part of it is climate, but most of the improvement is my attitude towards life, I do not take myself very serious. On 8/25/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > You're in good company. Lefty Gomez, the immortal Yankee pitching ace > from the '30s, was half Mexican and half Irish but spoke neither. > > On 8/24/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm haldf Irish and half German, but can't speak (or type) either of > > them worth a crap -- think I'll stay where I am. > > > > On 8/24/05, Don & Teresa Merriman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Tequila man tequila, both of you dudes come on down. > > > > > > > > > > > > On 8/24/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > well im half Chihuahua and half german Shepard...do i qualify to > move > > > > to the land of beans and tortillas? > > > > > > > > On 8/24/05, Rory <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > Hey I'm half Spanish and half German and don't look like a gringo, > do I > > > > > qualify to move down south? I don't speak Spanish but I do ok with > with > > > > > German! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Rory > > > > > -- > > OK Don, KD5NRO > > Norman, OK > > '87 300SDL > > '81 240D > > '78 450SLC > > > > ___ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] crap in tanks and TOILET PAPER (?!?!??!) filters....
50 years ago the stuff you wiped your butt with was a paper that did NOT break down to well in a wet envinronment and then came along companies like Georgia Pacific and about 30 years ago they developed a butt wipe paper that was designed to break down with moisture. Got any moisture in your crankcase? Now about 10 years ago a company named Oberg in Everett Washington came out with a fine screen filter that will stop particles that filters like Mann, Fram, Purcolator could only dream about slowing down. The filter worked so well that you had to have one with a tell tail light unit that told when the oil flow was slowing down due to the filters efficiency. I have seen race engines assembled in a clean room then set up on a engine dyno and shut down after a brief run because the Oberg unit was too efficient. The Oberg unit would remove small machine particle's, lint from hand towels used by the machinist/mechanics, stuff the hot tank chemicals did not get, well you get the idea. Adios amigos Don in Mexico On 8/24/05, Kevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Wed, Aug 24, 2005 at 02:15:11PM -0400, Marshall Booth wrote: > > > TOILET PAPER FILTERS - what is everyone talking about? > > > Real toilet paper or the Hengst fuel filters that look > > > a bit like a roll of toilet paper? If the former, how > > > do you do it? > > > > Filters that use toilet paper as the filter element have been available > > for at least 50 years. They are VERY effective, but must be changed > > rather frequently in most situations. They CAN provide excellent > > filtering for fine (in the 1 micron range) particulate. They remove soot > > beautifully (Mercedes disposes off soot by changing the oil). Using a TP > > filter, one VW diesel owner did not CHANGE his Mobil 1 oil for 60kmi and > > when it was finally changed it was still "honey" colored and the TBN had > > not dropped more than about 50%. Problem was that he had to change the > > filter at least every 2500 miles or the filter would occlude, and with > > each filter change, a qt of fresh oil had to be added. The actual cost > > for the 60kmi was only about $10-12 less than if he had change the > > oil/filter in the conventional way - and there was the labor and > > disposal problems of changing the filter every 2500 miles (24 times) for > > 60kmi of driving. > > I have one of these on one of my cherokees - a frantz oil filter. It is > literally a roll of toilet paper as the element, but it's not paper I'd > want anywhere near my bathroom, for fear that it got used. I think 1000 > grit > sandpaper would be more comfortable. The oil filter that the jeep was > supposed to get is NLA, and the one that everyone tries to sell me rubs on > the motor mount and leaks like a sieve as a result, so I have to use a > cheesy FWD cadillac filter. The PO wasn't convinced that the caddy filter > provided enough filtration. > > *shrug* > > To me, the toilet paper soaked in oil makes a great campfire starter in > the desert. I'm looking forward to lighting off the one that got changed > after the fuel pump diaphragm went and the pump started pumping gasoline > in the oil :) > > K > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Fuel price Mexico
Tequila man tequila, both of you dudes come on down. On 8/24/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > well im half Chihuahua and half german Shepard...do i qualify to move > to the land of beans and tortillas? > > On 8/24/05, Rory <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hey I'm half Spanish and half German and don't look like a gringo, do I > > qualify to move down south? I don't speak Spanish but I do ok with with > > German! > > > > > > Rory > > > > > > On 8/24/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Probably - I don't eat their "shit" either way. > > > > > > On 8/24/05, Don & Teresa Merriman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Is Jack in the Box still cooking the "shit" out of their hamburgers? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > OK Don, KD5NRO > > > Norman, OK > > > '87 300SDL > > > '81 240D > > > '78 450SLC > > > > > > ___ > > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > > > > ___ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > > > > -- > Gabriel S. > 1987 300D > Southern California > 230K=- > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Oh joy! Another oil thread!
how much does it cost to get the oil sample checked for soot & stuff¿ On 8/24/05, Rory <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On my Dodge Cummins truck I change my full flow filter at 7k miles and my > bypass filter at 21k miles, at 14k miles I pull a oil sample. Soot came back > .15 with 200k miles on the truck and over 150k miles on the oil. All I do is > add make up oil for filter changes and what I loose from blowby. I'm using > Amsoil 15w-40 Marine Diesel with the bypass filter kit. When I get my MBZ > it's going to get the same treatment. > > Rory > > On 8/24/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > so you are saying you can probably go 20k between changes? > > > > OK Don wrote: > > > > > Yup. I changed it anyway, but am getting close to another 10K. I'll > > > test before changing this time. > > > > > > On 8/23/05, Kaleb C. Striplin < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > >>So you have 10K on the oil change and its only ..5%? > > >> > > >>OK Don wrote: > > >> > > >> > > >>>To corroborate Dave's statement - the oil analysis on my 300SDL > > >>>(287,000 miles) at 10,211 miles on Mobil1 indicated 0.5% soot. I'm > > >>>about to hit another 10k miles, and will get another analysis done. I > > >>>am VERY impressed with the cold starting of the engines with Mobil1 - > > > > >>>having used dino oil for 20 years and having to plug in the block > > >>>heater before switching. > > >>> > > >>>On 8/23/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: > > >>> > > >>> > > >>>>1) All Mobil-1 oils can suspend 2% soot, which is when Mercedes > > >>>>recommends changing the oil anyway. > > >>>> > > >>>>2) Every engine's soot production is different. My 617 engine would > > >>>>reach that 2% limit by 5-7kmi, while my 603's are maybe 1% at 10kmi. > > >>>>You need to test YOUR engine to find out when to change the oil. > > >>>>Changing synthetic every 10-15k vs dino every 5k is actually cheaper > > > > >>>>when you factor in the cost of filters & your time, and if you buy > > the > > >>>>5qt jugs at Mall-Wart (of 5W-40) for <$20. > > >>>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>-- > > >>Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > > >> 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, > > >> 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, > > >> 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 > > >>Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts > > >> > > >>___ > > >>For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >>For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com/> > > >>For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com/> > > >> > > >>To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > >>http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, > > 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, > > 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 > > Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts > > > > ___ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com/> > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com/> > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com/> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com/> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Crazy to go 20K on any oil
OK please don´t flame me or what ever you computer geeks do, I asked the question about Mobil 1 and have learned a lot, how ever I am very surprised there are no comments about the quality/brand of filters used. When I was in the biz there were lots of knock offs on filter brands. I cut apart filters and spread the contents out so customers could see what they were getting for their buck. So now a new question, what is the best brand of filter to use with a synthetic lubricant¿ On 8/24/05, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > So, is the point of going 15-20,000 miles just so you can say you did > that? No matter anyone's thoughts about the price of Mobil 1, I think we can > all agree that it is cheaper than an engine. This thread has demonstrated > that people have an almost religious belief about the oils they use in there > cars. I suppose I am no different in that all I could think was "Oh God! Why > would someone go 20K on the same oil." > > Donald H. Snook > > McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn & Herrington, P.A. > > 90 300D 2.5 246K > > Kaleb wrote: > > "so you are saying you can probably go 20k between changes?" > > OK Don wrote: > > Yup. I changed it anyway, but am getting close to another 10K. I'll > > test before changing this time. > > To corroborate Dave's statement - the oil analysis on my 300SDL > > (287,000 miles) at 10,211 miles on Mobil1 indicated 0.5% soot. I'm > > about to hit another 10k miles, and will get another analysis done. I > > am VERY impressed with the cold starting of the engines with Mobil1 - > > having used dino oil for 20 years and having to plug in the block > > heater before switching. > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com/> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com/> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] power-steering filter? was proper and best fluids
Oh I am happy somebody asked the question about the filter. I had assumed, some of you will have fun with that word, that a PS filter was like a metric Crescent wrench. On 8/24/05, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Seriously? There is a power steering filter? Is this like the proverbial > blinker fluid? I am on my 6th MB 4 diesels and I have never heard of power > steering filter. Is this for real. > > Donald H. Snook > > 90 300D 2.5 246K > > Dan Elliot wrote: > > "Don't forget to change your powersteering filter and use the same dextron > III to fill. Also change your brake fluid." > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com/> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com/> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Fuel price Mexico
Is Jack in the Box still cooking the "shit" out of their hamburgers? On 8/23/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > e-coli are not my freinds -- -- > > On 8/23/05, JabbaHursty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > i would think you become acclimated to it, like one does to all things. > > > > and i'm still moving to mexico. just have to figure out which soccer > > team to support > > > > > > > > At 10:16 PM 8/23/2005, you wrote: > > >This gringo got mighty sick during his visit - wasn't pleasent. DOn't > > >know how the little kids make it past the food -- -- -- > > -- > OK Don, KD5NRO > Norman, OK > '87 300SDL > '81 240D > '78 450SLC > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car
Your in the biz, what is the most profitable chunk you get from any car? When I owned a automotive machine shop in the Pacific NW I purchased used crank shafts , we called them cores, by the flat bed truck 300 hundred at a time out of Texas. I was told the junkers came out of the rust belt, salt on the road, engines shipped to Texas, low cost help, and torn down. The bone yard, oh sorry recycling specialist, made more bucks piecing out the chunks. On 8/23/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yea, but they have a record. > > On 8/23/05, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > > > > > > I have a shop, I have employees that I pay $6 an hour to strip cars, > > > costs about $75 to have a car stripped start to finish. It is my > > business. > > > > You're hiring the wrong kind of guys. An experienced gang can do it with > > five > > guys in five minutes. > > > > ___ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com/> > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com/> > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > -- > 1977 240D > 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle > > If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane. > > > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com/> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com/> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Fuel price Mexico
Ya I know the feeling, I got the crud when I went back to the USA last time, ya get used to your own bugs in your own environment. On 8/23/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This gringo got mighty sick during his visit - wasn't pleasent. DOn't > know how the little kids make it past the food -- -- -- > > On 8/23/05, Don & Teresa Merriman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > No no stay there, we like it just the way it is > > More gringos more changes > > > > > > > > -- > OK Don, KD5NRO > Norman, OK > '87 300SDL > '81 240D > '78 450SLC > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Fuel price Mexico
No no stay there, we like it just the way it is More gringos more changes On 8/23/05, JabbaHursty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > i should move to mexico for the higher standard of living > > > At 02:01 PM 8/23/2005, you wrote: > > Hola amigos > > I checked on the price of diesel at my local Pemex station, the price for > fuel in Mexico is the same no matter where except at some places on the > border. > > Liters to the gallon, peso to the dollar, about $1.90 US$ per gallon for > diesel. The Mexican government has a monopoly on fuel and the price goes up > automatically every 6 months. I drive a couple of gas pots, one a 1982 > 380SEL, and they usually about $35-40 US$ to fill up 60-70 liters. > > > -- > Don & Teresa Merriman > Market Place Mexico > Vacation Rentals > Property Administration > www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com/> > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com/> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com/> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com/> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com/> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
[MBZ] Fuel price Mexico
Hola amigos I checked on the price of diesel at my local Pemex station, the price for fuel in Mexico is the same no matter where except at some places on the border. Liters to the gallon, peso to the dollar, about $1.90 US$ per gallon for diesel. The Mexican government has a monopoly on fuel and the price goes up automatically every 6 months. I drive a couple of gas pots, one a 1982 380SEL, and they usually about $35-40 US$ to fill up 60-70 liters. -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Mobil One was: Fuel for thought
She will only hear it from you amigo! On 8/23/05, JJJ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > yeah don?, just wait untill your wife hears you been talking about your > sex life with the boys on the net!... > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com/> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com/> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Mobil One was: Fuel for thought
My love life is great so now what? 1982 380SEL, 487,000 miles, oil & filter every 3,000, no leaks, uses about a quart in 3,000. I have been using Quaker State 20-50 racing for some time now. Oh ya, having a great life & sex life when you are 68 years old is something most of you can forward to On 8/23/05, Royce Engler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Well, Andrew, all I can say is that my love life has improved considerably > since I started using Mobil 1. > > Royce Engler > 1985 300TD Turbo 265K > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel > Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 8:17 AM > To: Mercedes mailing list > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel for thought > > > It's the People's Cult Oil. > > Did I mention it's very expensive? > > Mobil 1 was originally marketed as having the ability to outlast other > oils, but people are still changing it out every 3 - 5 k miles anyway. > That makes it REALLY Very Expensive! > > I'm going on 276 K miles (1983 300TD) by using regular diesel motor > oil (dino oil) and changing it every 5 - 7 k miles. The car has never > run stronger and uses about a qt. between oil changes. With the money > I saved by not using Mobil 1 last year we dined at a fancy restaurant. > > > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] fuel experiments...bacon grease and OLD gear lube
99% of the lawyers give the rest a bad name. On 8/22/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > At least YOU felt good about yourself. Well done! > > On 8/20/05, BenzBarn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I once had a bumper sticker that read: > > > > '' Nuke the gay, unborn, baby whales '' > > > > > > Not sure why it upset so many activists > > > > > > ___ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Fuel for thought
Speaking of oil, what is so special about Mobil One ? On 8/22/05, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On oil supply: > > http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2005/08/21/BUG93EANVS1.DTL > > On oil pricing (federal reserve board): > http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/feds/2005/200530/200530pap.pdf > > Big screen TV pricing: > http://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/20/technology/20tvprices.html?ex=1124769600 > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Bill Clinton
This morning she blowing out to sea, I wonder if she ever did that in the White House? On 8/22/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > That one will not blow > > Bill knows that > > Going to REALLY SUCK, so hit the storm cellar, bolt everything down, > and hold onto your @$$ > > On Sunday, August 21, 2005, at 06:44 PM, Don & Teresa Merriman wrote: > > > Every morning this time of year I check my putter fro hurricanes and > > shit wouldn´t ya know it "Hurricane Hilary" is building off the coast. > > > > On 8/21/05, Darrell W. Sigmon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Missing Bill Clinton > > > > > > >> It doesn't matter what party you belong to - this is absolutely > > hilarious. > > >> > > >> Just watched a show on Canadian TV. There was a black comedian who > > said hemisses Bill Clinton. > > >> > > >> "Yep, that's right - I miss Bill Clinton! He was the closest thing > > we evergot to having a black man as President. > > >> Number 1- He played the sax. Number 2- He smoked weed. Number 3-He > > had hisway with ugly white women. > > >> > > >> Even now? Look at him... his wife works, and he don't! > > >> > > >> And, he gets a check from the government every month. > > >> > > >> Manufacturers announced today that they will be stocking America's > > >> shelves this week with "Clinton Soup," in honor of one of the > > nations' most distinguished men. It consists primarily of a weenie in > > hot water. > > >> > > >> Chrysler Corporation is adding a new car to its line to honor Bill > > >> Clinton. The Dodge Drafter will be built in Canada. > > >> > > >> When asked what he thought about foreign affairs, Clinton replied, I > > don't know, I never had one." > > >> > > >> American Indians nicknamed Bill Clinton "Walking Eagle" because he > > is sofull of crap he can't fly. > > >> > > >> Clinton lacked only three things to become one of America's finest > > leaders:integrity, vision, wisdom. > > >> > > >> Clinton was doing the work of three men: Larry, Curly and Moe. > > >> > > >> The Clinton revised judicial oath: "I solemnly swear to tell the > > truthas > > >> Iknow it, the whole truth as I believe it to be, and nothing but > > what > > >> Ithinkyou need to know." > > >> > > >> Clinton will be recorded in history as the only President to do > > Hanky Pankybetween Bushes." > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Don & Teresa Merriman > > Market Place Mexico > > Vacation Rentals > > Property Administration > > www.marketplacemexico.com > > <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>___________ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > -- > Clay > Seattle Bioburner > > 1972 220D - Gump > 1995 E300D - Cleo > 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Bill Clinton
Every morning this time of year I check my putter fro hurricanes and shit wouldn´t ya know it "Hurricane Hilary" is building off the coast. On 8/21/05, Darrell W. Sigmon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Missing Bill Clinton > > > >> It doesn't matter what party you belong to - this is absolutely > hilarious. > >> > >> Just watched a show on Canadian TV. There was a black comedian who > said he misses Bill Clinton. > >> > >> "Yep, that's right - I miss Bill Clinton! He was the closest thing > we ever got to having a black man as President. > >> Number 1- He played the sax. Number 2- He smoked weed. Number 3-He > had his way with ugly white women. > >> > >> Even now? Look at him... his wife works, and he don't! > >> > >> And, he gets a check from the government every month. > >> > >> Manufacturers announced today that they will be stocking America's > >> shelves this week with "Clinton Soup," in honor of one of the > nations' most distinguished men. It consists primarily of a weenie in > hot water. > >> > >> Chrysler Corporation is adding a new car to its line to honor Bill > >> Clinton. The Dodge Drafter will be built in Canada. > >> > >> When asked what he thought about foreign affairs, Clinton replied, I > don't know, I never had one." > >> > >> American Indians nicknamed Bill Clinton "Walking Eagle" because he > is so full of crap he can't fly. > >> > >> Clinton lacked only three things to become one of America's finest > leaders: integrity, vision, wisdom. > >> > >> Clinton was doing the work of three men: Larry, Curly and Moe. > >> > >> The Clinton revised judicial oath: "I solemnly swear to tell the > truthas > >> I know it, the whole truth as I believe it to be, and nothing but what > >> I think you need to know." > >> > >> Clinton will be recorded in history as the only President to do > Hanky Panky between Bushes." > > > > > > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Split Lists?
Ya if some bozos would use the subject line with info that the rest of bozos could understand. On 8/20/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > We have the 108 list split off for older cars. Aside from that, that is > what subject lines are for, correct? > > Dan Landiss wrote: > > > Has any thought been given to splitting the lists again? The traffic on > > the combined list is so great that it even builds several digests a day. > > > > -- > > Never argue with a dragon, for you are crunchy and taste good with > ketchup. > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, > 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, > 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 > Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Key and Tumbler
NO no no, it´s when the salesmen lips are moving On 8/20/05, Fred De Vries <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thank You Marshall! I'm coming out of the Twilite Zone little by little, > learning and listening. I used to sell cars and we had a saying,"How do > you > tell when a buyers lying? his lips move." > As for the key and tumbler.. Right now I start the car with a screwdriver > across the starter solenoid. > I picked up a push button switch to install. I'm comfortable with leaving > the key in the ignition, my only concern is that someday the steering > wheel > locks up at an inopportune moment. > "We were all happy that dad passed away quietly in his sleep, too bad the > people riding in the back seat were screaming so loud" > > FRED DE VRIES > > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] fuel experiments...bacon grease and OLD gear lube
Save the whales. Collect one of each. On 8/20/05, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > David Brodbeck wrote: > > > > Yeah, but Japanese and Norwegian sailors would always be trying to embed > > harpoons in your hood. > > And a watch repairman would steal your car so he could sell the contents > of the fuel tank by the ounce and retire on the proceeds. They can't get > sperm oil any more, and I've heard there's nothing quite as good. OTOH, > how many watch repairmen are left in the world, maybe twice as many as > there are typewriter repairmen? > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] (no subject)
Why no subject? On 8/19/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > These 240Ds are NOT glamorous cars, nor are they rare, powerful, or > aesthetically pleasing to stare at. They are practical cars for folks > with an admiration for German engineering at its best. Good examples > are plentiful and readily available CHEAP if you have the patience. > End of story. > > On 8/19/05, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > Here's my two cents. I don't know where you are at, but here in the > Midwest > > (Kansas and Missouri), you can find these pretty easily for less money. > I > > paid $1,500 (last year) for an 81 240D with 140,000. It was in great > shape! > > Perfect paint and the a/c worked and no rust. > > > > > > > > Don Snook > > > > 90 300D 246K > > > > > > > > Kaleb wrote: > > > > > > > > Thats probably about right for retail price of one if there is no major > > > > rust problems, interior not trashed out, engine running good etc. As > > > > far as the glow plug light, those dont have the fast glow so it will > > > > take 30 seconds or more before the glow light goes out. > > > > > > > > Rory wrote: > > > > > > > > So is $1300 a good deal on a 240d? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] 1981 280E with 5 speed manual
Is that close to Septober 32nd? On 8/18/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > From: LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Bring me your wagon. No AC needed here. > > OK, you got a deal. I'll be there on the 25th, 2010 or so, if you'll make > dinner. > > > > > > > Very respectfully, > /s/ > LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USNR > Digest Lurker since 2001 > '85 300TD 322k miles (Euro 5spd) > '96 Infiniti I30 150k miles (wife's 5spd) > '73 Balboa 20 'Sanctification' > Charleston SC > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
[MBZ] Idle change
Hola amigos My 1982 380SEL, 487,000 miles, has a idle speed change. Idles at about 650 then down to about 500 and then back to 650 when hot or cold. Always starts easy and runs down the road just great, mileage still 17 town, 22 highway. New plugs and Bosch wires, and I use a Techron fuel system cleaner on a regular basis. I looked this morning for vacuum leaks, well 1st of all there are not that many places for leaks to develop, didn´t find any, hose connections soft & ply able. The electronic idle control box has been changed a couple of time over the life of the car. Suggestions por favor & are there any vacuum lines to the tranny? Adios Don -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] antifreeze has gone up
Take somebody smarter than me to answer that one. I did see a study one time that showed that it was cheaper to buy a car in 1987 verses 1927, man hours worked, wages and stuff. On 8/17/05, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > adjusting for inflation, how much would that $2 be now? > > Still, $11 for antifreeze hurts. Just last year I bought a gallon of > MB for $13. From the dealer! > > On 8/17/05, Don & Teresa Merriman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ah, the memories, I remember 25 years ago when I had my parts stores and > I > > bought anti-freeze by the truck load, cases & 55 gallon drums. People > were > > ringing their hands and bitching about $2.00 gallon Zerex. > > > > > > On 8/17/05, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Just bought Zerex G05 at Checker here in Phoenix AZ for $10.95/ > > > gallon... > > > > > > Chuck > > > > > > On Aug 17, 2005, at 10:46 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > > > > forgive my ignorance but what is so special about MB AF? is zerex > > > > g05 the manufacturer of the MB AF? > > > > > > > > Thanks > > > > > > > > George > > > > > > > > -- Original message -- > > > > > > > > > Was checking the various parts websites and mb antifreeze has > > > > gone up to > > > > > 21 a gallon. Will have to locate some zerex g05 locally. > > > > > -- > > > > > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > > > > > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, > > > > > 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, > > > > > 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 > > > > > Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > > > > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > > > > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > > > > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > ___ > > > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > > > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > > > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Don & Teresa Merriman > > Market Place Mexico > > Vacation Rentals > > Property Administration > > www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com> > > ___ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > > > > -- > Sunil Hari > 1984 MB 300D Turbo > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 513-205-7474 > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] antifreeze has gone up
Ah, the memories, I remember 25 years ago when I had my parts stores and I bought anti-freeze by the truck load, cases & 55 gallon drums. People were ringing their hands and bitching about $2.00 gallon Zerex. On 8/17/05, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Just bought Zerex G05 at Checker here in Phoenix AZ for $10.95/ > gallon... > > Chuck > > On Aug 17, 2005, at 10:46 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > forgive my ignorance but what is so special about MB AF? is zerex > > g05 the manufacturer of the MB AF? > > > > Thanks > > > > George > > > > -- Original message -- > > > > > Was checking the various parts websites and mb antifreeze has > > gone up to > > > 21 a gallon. Will have to locate some zerex g05 locally. > > > -- > > > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > > > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, > > > 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, > > > 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 > > > Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts > > > > > > ___ > > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > ___ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > _______________ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] (no subject)
Why no subject? On 8/17/05, John S. Hoke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi all new to list, need some parts for my white ext palomino interior 89 > 300te. > as follows: > bottom only of third rear seat > back seat headrests > vacume actusator for gas door > original first aid kit > cargo cover > source for replacment stick on wood kit > performance items for engine > thanks > Rocky > 89 300te > 69 300sel 6.3 > Santa Rosa California > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com/> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com/> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] diesel prices
Ya well I get my retirement checks deposited in a US bank and I pull the money out as I need it from a ATM no charge, plus the US bank pays a little interest and N/C checking. On 8/16/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Trust me, the thought has crossed my mind a time or two. My retirement > check is the same amount no matter where I live and no matter what the > cost of living might be in the given area. > > On 8/16/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > is it cheap to live down there? Wonder if I can sell parts from mexico > > > > -- > If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane. > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] diesel prices
Well I don´t know if it is cheep? I live in a village, Bucerias, about 20km north of Puerto Vallarta. Those tax dudes just doubled my annual taxes to $65 US$ per year and that includes water, sewer, and 3 times a week garbage pick up. On 8/16/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > is it cheap to live down there? Wonder if I can sell parts from mexico > > Don & Teresa Merriman wrote: > > > the comment "care to live any other place in the world" got my > > attention, I live in Mexico and love it, so I´ll go by a Pemex station > > and check the price of diesel, do the conversion to peso, and we will > > see if where we are in the big bad world. 1st I am going to have a > > couple of cervezas, listen to KPLU jazz station for awhile, and then > > maybe get busy and think about checking the price. > > > > On 8/15/05, JJJ <[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> wrote: > > > > well...i guess i'd sit and wonder at the power of the fellow with the > > saxaphone playin' your dirge...then maybe i'd ask him to invite > > george over > > for a beer and see what happened... > > > > > > > > > > I would rather drink beer on the stoop with bill hanging by a noose > > from a tree branch. > > > > On Monday, August 15, 2005, at 07:15 AM, JJJ wrote: > > > > > High fuel prices are ALL CLINTON'S FAULT!! > > > > > > > > > > > > If that is true then answer me this: Why is the fuel here in the USA > > > STILL cheaper than any other place in the world we would care to > > live? > > > What a naiive statement that was..Mike > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > old bill will be dead for years and he'll still get credit for > > > geopolitical events that take/took years and many to > > foment...from the > > > noise generated about him and his wife, one would think they have > > > extreme mojo...i'd still rather drink beer with bill on the stoop... > > > > > > ___ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> < > http://www.buymbparts.com> > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> < > http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Don & Teresa Merriman > > Market Place Mexico > > Vacation Rentals > > Property Administration > > www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com> < > http://www.marketplacemexico.com> > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, > 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, > 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 > Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] diesel prices
the comment "care to live any other place in the world" got my attention, I live in Mexico and love it, so I´ll go by a Pemex station and check the price of diesel, do the conversion to peso, and we will see if where we are in the big bad world. 1st I am going to have a couple of cervezas, listen to KPLU jazz station for awhile, and then maybe get busy and think about checking the price. On 8/15/05, JJJ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > well...i guess i'd sit and wonder at the power of the fellow with the > saxaphone playin' your dirge...then maybe i'd ask him to invite george > over > for a beer and see what happened... > > > > > I would rather drink beer on the stoop with bill hanging by a noose > from a tree branch. > > On Monday, August 15, 2005, at 07:15 AM, JJJ wrote: > > > High fuel prices are ALL CLINTON'S FAULT!! > > > > > > > > If that is true then answer me this: Why is the fuel here in the USA > > STILL cheaper than any other place in the world we would care to live? > > What a naiive statement that was..Mike > > > > > > > > > > old bill will be dead for years and he'll still get credit for > > geopolitical events that take/took years and many to foment...from the > > noise generated about him and his wife, one would think they have > > extreme mojo...i'd still rather drink beer with bill on the stoop... > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] 126 front stabilizer broken--update
Maybe have the weld X-ray ed? well at least a magnetic crack check. On 8/12/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Dennis Perkins wrote: > > In seeing what it takes to replace the entire bar I would be inclined to > try > > and weld it. I would make sure that you get someone who can really weld. > I > > would check with companies that do it all the time. Putting reinforcing > > tubing over the weld might give you some extra satisfaction. Of course > it > > must be exactly the right length and parallel to the old bar but a good > > welder should be able to accomplish that. Those bars must be quite stout > > and made of good steel and the weld will be stronger than the bar. I was > > looking at replacing the firewall bushings and have hesitated just for > the > > reason of access. > > > > Dennis Perkins > > 84 300SD > > I think the chance of success is about the same as welding a broken coil > or leaf spring! The anti-sway bar has a LOT of force applied to it as > the car moves over uneven surfaces. > > Marshall > > > -- > Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) > "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] > '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 > 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi > Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection > http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] lies
Ya I agree Clinton jokes are true and ya don´t have to worry about plausible. On 8/12/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I think the Faulkner parody illuminating Bush's inner thoughts and > inner circle is much funnier than all the stale Clinton jokes... as > well as being hlghly plausible. > > On 8/12/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I think the Prez came to that conclusion. > > > > On 8/12/05, Gerald R. Flintrop <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > My guess is that's when SHE blew it. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Jerry Ö¿Ö > > > > > > -- > > If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane. > > > > ___ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Seat motor question
ever wish you had the 82 back? and I had your oil burner? On 8/9/05, JJJ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > thanx,...where is the seat back motor? > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com/> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com/> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] OT.... Where is......?
20Km north of Puerto Vallarta On 8/8/05, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Monday, August 8, 2005, at 12:26 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: > > > Where is Bucerias with respect to Ixtapa and other Pacific coast > > resorts? > > > > Andrew, > > Check this out: > http://www.neptunerealtors.com/maps/banderas-bay-map.htm > > Take care, > > Chuck > Phoenix, AZ > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] Cost of a Paint Job
OK here is the deal. In my home town of Bucerias Mexico we have a Mexican dude that learned the trade in LA and then came back home as LA was way too scary to live in. He did my 1966 Impala convertible last year. Removed all the chrome, fixed all the dings, replaced the rusted out panels, labor & materials $1,700 US$. 3 weeks later I had a real kool ride. You could have a nice vacation & time for several cervezas. On 8/8/05, Bill Aston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Just recently I had my daughter's minivan painted by a small well known > shop in South Florida. Several dings to handle. Excellent prepwork. $1800. > Eight years ago the same guy did my '83 380 SEC for $1200, no bodywork.. > Super work using the Pittsburgh Paint System, base coat plus clearcoat. > Shop workers all in 50's or older. > > Very hard to get a craftsman painter these days. While waiting for the > minivan I overheard a guy calling from Atlanta, setting up an appointment > to > get a prized pickup painted. Comments to effect that "you can't find a > good > car painter up here". > > If you locate a good one, plan to send him a birthday card, Christmas > cigars, case of beerfading fast. > Cheers ! > Bill Aston > Fort Lauderdale > > > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.2/65 - Release Date: 8/7/2005 > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] window regulator
Si, I will give him the brother in law deal with the California discount plus free cerveza. Andrew are you two related? On 8/8/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hey Don, > > Don't you think Chuck deserves a week at one of your beach villas in > recognition for his great advice? > > > > On 8/6/05, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Don, > > > > I replaced the RF regulator on my W116 two weeks ago and the LR > > regulator today. > > > > My experience: > > 1. Take off all the "stuff" and door panel. Be careful w/plastic > > lining or use a new garbage bag with a "Glue Stick" when putting it all > > back together. > > 2. Move window down about 3/4 of the way. Remove clip on the back > > side of the arm connected to the "slide". And the nylon slide w/a > > washer or two. > > 3. Push window up and out of the way. Hold w/duct tape or wedges. > > 4. Remove two nuts and one bolt that hold assembly to the door frame. > > 5. I can't describe what the technique is to get the motor/regulator > > assembly out thru the opening. Just work at it! > > 6. Remove three bolts holding motor to regulator. Motor is now "free". > > 7. Clean all the "huppum" from the nylon slide. > > 8. Carefully let the window down so you can see the slot where the > > "nylon slide" goes. > > 9. Clean the slot. > > 10. Use some bearing grease or lubricant on the slot. > > 11. Raise the swindow > > 12. Attach the motor to the regulator w/the three bolts. > > 13. Using your imagination, get the motor/regulator assembly back > > inside the door. > > 14. Attach it all to the door panel. Test to make sure the motor > > works and the arm moves. > > 15. Put post on regulator w/nylon slide back in slot. > > 16. Put washers and clip on back side of post. > > 17. You are in business... Put the door panel, et. al., back > > on.. > > > > HTH.. > > Take care and it looks like you have a wonderful life in Mexico. I > > checked the website out.. > > > > Chuck > > Phoenix, AZ > > 1980 300SD "das alte Mädchen" > > Ö¿Ö > > ~ > > > > > > ___ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
[MBZ] window regulator
Hola amigos I need to change the drivers side window regulator on my 1982 380SEL, only 487,000 miles, and I am looking for tips, instructions, diagrams, and any help available. New part in hand from Rusty, just guidance and cerveza. Gracias in advance. -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] 126 RF STABILIZER FAILURE ADVICE NEEDED
About that same time somebody mentioned a 3 piece bar, splines end and stuff. On 8/5/05, JJJ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > about a year or more ago, someone on this list proposed cutting the long > bar in two, fixing all ends needed, then welding it back together...anybody > remember the results? >In a message dated 8/4/2005 4:38:17 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > its a BIG BIG job. About everything on the firewall has to come out to > get that sucker out of there. > > I don't think his bar is broken, just the link to the suspension. In this > case, I would do both links as they are about $20 each. If the bar is truly > broken, then there is no left or right to replace, it is all one piece, and > Kaleb is right, it is quite a job. > Jim Friesen > Phoenix AZ > 79 300SD, 261 K miles > 98 ML 320, 137 K miles > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com/> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com/> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
Re: [MBZ] diagnosing bad valve stem seals/guide
Hola amigos Perhaps my suggestion only works on gas pots, however you could at least try it! On 7/28/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Don M., > > I question whether this method will work in a diesel: "To check your valve > guides and/or seals find a > very long hill and drive/coast down under compression, creating a large > vacuum draw, at the bottom of the hill apply fuel watch your rear view > mirror and if you get a noticeable puff of blue smoke it is seals/guide > issue." > > Is this procedure recommended for gas engines or specifically for diesel? > Someone correct me if I'm wrong - does the mechanical fuel injection pump on > an OM 617 motor stop all delivery of fuel when 'compression braking'? If it > doesn't, and some fuel is still being burned, then I expect that the oil > leaking through bad valve stem seals would also be burned and there would be > no puff of oil smoke when throttle is applied. > > > > > Very respectfully, > /s/ > LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USNR > Digest Lurker since 2001 > '85 300TD 322k miles (Euro 5spd) > '96 Infiniti I30 149k miles (wife's 5spd) > '73 Balboa 20 'Sanctification' > Charleston SC > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration
Re: [MBZ] OM603.960 question on valve stem seals..
Start up on a cold engine and a puff of black is injectors, blue smoke is oil, could be turbo or rings. To check your valve guides and/or seals find a very long hill and drive/coast down under compression, creating a large vacuum draw, at the bottom of the hill apply fuel watch your rear view mirror and if you get a noticeable puff of blue smoke it is seals/guide issue. On 7/27/05, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Kevin: > > You can also get blue smoke on acceleration from a bad turbo, along > with fairly sluggish performance. > > A puff of blue smoke on takeoff is probably valve guides or seals, but > black is something else -- possibly late injection timing. > > Peter > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration
Re: [MBZ] URGENT Need for Viton fuel hoses in Puget Sound
*Wow*, up I-5 at supersonic speeds to Bellingham, my old home town, was it 4 AM when there is minimum traffic? On 7/27/05, David Goldsmith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > *Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote: > > No doubt, all the German car speciallists in the Puget Sound area use > the German braided stuff, because...well, it works. I just got back > from hauling the wife n' kids in the TD up to Bellingham at supersonic > speeds and the braided stuff handled the heat and duration without > leaking, while running B20-60(?), and I get it from the same source. > The braided line has worked well with Bio in our former Passat tdi, > 123 and 124--no problems whatsoever. > > As they say, more power to ya... > > > Feel free to swing the car by my shop if you like, and I'll give it a > look-see. > > Where's your shop? > > DG > On 7/26/05, Mitch Haley wrote: > > > Then I'd guess it likely that your indy uses the same stuff > > I get from Rusty/Hursty. > > Casey > Biodiesel: > '87 300TD intercooler (206k) > '84 300D (202k) > Gashuffer: > '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (184k) > Olympia, WA > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com/> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com/> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > -- > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page > <http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=34442/*http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs> > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com/> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com/> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration
Re: [MBZ] Dial Indicator - Measuring Runout
OK Dan I am on your side,well we do not need sides, I just agree with you. On 7/25/05, BenzBarn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ok, I'm talking about the same thing. It's not nice to call people names > just because they have a different point of view. And I got called lots of > interesting names... > > I fully understand that if I would have disagreed with some virtual > unknown > on the list no one would have even noticed. Who you disagree with around > here seems to matter. Not that I'm always right but neither are the gods > always right. > > BTW I've been around as long as most of you. I'm no newbie and I know that > MB is god around here. Every list has it's guru - I'm not comfortable with > people fawning all over them or me. > > regards to everyone, > happy Dan > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration
Re: [MBZ] Bad Wheel Bearings?
This subject has been reasonably well covered with the exception of those dudes that install so called "trick" wheels with a different offset and then the bearing load changes from the inner large bearing to the outer smaller bearing and dah the smaller bearing can not handle the load so bearing failure is going to happen. On 7/21/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > How do you know when the front wheel bearings need to be replaced? > > Do they get noisy? > Does it become impossible to adjust them within spec? > Do they pit and fracture like a damaged bicycle bearing? > Should you just replace them at some mileage interval? > > An inquiring mind wants to know. > > I?m on a campaign of cleaning and repacking those bearings in my > ?fleet? as I replace front brakes. But maybe I should be replacing > some of these bearings. > > When the dealer serviced my car, they would sometimes repack the front > bearings and sometimes they would replace them. I can?t figure out how > they decided. > > Ned Kleinhenz > ?95 E300D x2 > ?85 300D > ?80 300TD > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration
Re: [MBZ] CamShaft Prelube necessary?
STP is basically a viscosity index improver or in other words it will not run off as quick as engine oil. OH ya and it´s prime manufacture is Standard Oil Co, On 7/22/05, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > STP was the standard for detroit iron (read loose fit) With the closer > and more accurate fit of modern aluminum engines (Read tight fit) And > given the "stickiness" of Mobil 1, I would opt for the mobil 1, or perhaps > some Molykote product. The Molykote product I am thinking of is a > Molybenum Disulfide suspension in oil. The Moly is a friction reducing > agent. I can't remember what they call the product. It is available at > bearing supply houses. (Motion Industries, etc) > > STP is so thick that i'd be afraid of causing some damage from assembly or > start-up (Distorted bearing caps, etc.) on your engine. > Yes, I always used to use STP for assembly. For a cast iron OM engine, it > is ok, but I still have some concerns. I'm just not sure it is the best > thing for alum heads etc. Even the fit of pistons and crank bearings are > tighter on MB engines than the old detroit iron. I have seen some odd > distortion of main and crank bearings on high mile cast iron diesel > engines > that may have been caused by something like this. It is irregular cavities > in the bearing surface, on the order of 1/8 to 1/4 inch wide and 1/2-3/4 > inch long. I have never figured out the cause. THey are not etching from > acid. I have seen those too. > > > At 12:03 PM 7/22/2005, you wrote: > >Dave, use something like STP on the bearing surfaces.. > > > >Darrell > > > >dave walton wrote: > > > > > I'm replacing the head gasket on my 94 S350. I see ads for Camshaft > > > Prelube. Is the stuff necessary, or can I just bath everything in > > > Mobil-1 before I button it up? > > > > > > Thanks > > > > > > -Dave Walton > > > 94 S350 > > > 99 E300 > > > > > > ___ > > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > >___ > >For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > >For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration
Re: [MBZ] CamShaft Prelube necessary?
Did ya change the cam? followers? lifters? If ya did then use some of the cam lube. It is a high pressure lube that keeps stuff from galling up until your lube system starts to work properly. When I had my machine shop I sold lots of cams and lifters cuz people were too cheep to spend a couple of bucks for the cam lube. Some of you old farts probably can remember a old Fram Filter TV add that said "you can pay now or you can pay me later" On 7/21/05, dave walton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm replacing the head gasket on my 94 S350. I see ads for Camshaft > Prelube. Is the stuff necessary, or can I just bath everything in > Mobil-1 before I button it up? > > Thanks > > -Dave Walton > 94 S350 > 99 E300 > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration
Re: [MBZ] Backfire through carb
Exhaust valve, burnt or sticking. Do a compression test. On 7/20/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi all, > > What would cause a carburator to backfire under load such as accelerating? > > > Thanks > > George > > 72 250 W114 M130 > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration
Re: [MBZ] New member old problems :)
Amigo you bring it into Mexcio and I´ll buy it. On 7/19/05, Joseph Shaw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > >Hi all, > > > >Just found this list. looks like it's a vey active community. Other > forums > >I have visited are quite slow. > > > >I have a 72 250 Chassis W114 M130 engine. I am trying to get road worthy > >again. I have put on a rebuilt head and rebuilt the carburators. I have > >questions all over the place so bear with me. > > > >First off, has anybody attempted to set their timing with the enginve > >vacuum? Does the advance need to be connected? Do you need to keep the > idle > >at 800 for a reading? > > > >Has anybody tried to balance their caburators with a manometer such as > this > >one? > > > http://www.airheads.org/old/index.php?Technical%20Tips+%244%20Carburetor%20Synchronizer > >or similar? If not how do you sync your carbs? I still have the dreded > >Zenith INAT 35/40's > > > >Does anybody know how to set the carburators idle stop screw back to a > >factory setting? > > > >Also some genius remved the fast idle screw. Does anybody know the size > of > >the screw that is usualy in there? is it something I can get at home > depot? > > > >Thanks > > > >George > > > I have one of these up on ebay right now-you could buy it and then have > PLENTY of parts for yours-or use yours for plenty of parts for mine, or > something! > > Oh, but BTW, mine is not running either!!! Moving soon so had to sell it! > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-250C-1972-Mercedes-Benz-250C-250-C-Sunroof-46K-miles_W0QQitemZ4561978696QQcategoryZ6329QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > Michael > > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration
Re: [MBZ] New member old problems :)
hola amigos A long time ago I had a Benz with two Zenith carbs. Bad units and expensive to work on and they didn´t stay fixed. I replaced them with two Webers, no not the high performance side draft kind. Weber made a replacement carb for the Ford Pintos and other models that had a real bum carb, so bad Weber tooled up for a replacement. Two 2300CC Pinto carbs on one 6 cylinder Benz had the proper venturi/airflow ratio. Fuel consumption good, throttle response very good, plug readings a nice tan color, this was all before unleaded and you could get a plug reading. 4 bolt base pattern bolted right on. The only thing I had to do was invent and fabricate the linkage, one carb was push/pull straight ahead and the other carb had a side ways linkage configuration. I drove the car a couple of years and then sold it to a friend and as far as I know he still drives it daily. Adios On 7/19/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi all, > Just found this list. looks like it's a vey active community. Other > forums I have visited are quite slow. > I have a 72 250 Chassis W114 M130 engine. I am trying to get road worthy > again. I have put on a rebuilt head and rebuilt the carburators. I have > questions all over the place so bear with me. > First off, has anybody attempted to set their timing with the enginve > vacuum? Does the advance need to be connected? Do you need to keep the idle > at 800 for a reading? > Has anybody tried to balance their caburators with a manometer such as > this one? > > http://www.airheads.org/old/index.php?Technical%20Tips+%244%20Carburetor%20Synchronizeror > similar? If not how do you sync your carbs? I still have the dreded > Zenith INAT 35/40's > Does anybody know how to set the carburators idle stop screw back to a > factory setting? > Also some genius remved the fast idle screw. Does anybody know the size > of the screw that is usualy in there? is it something I can get at home > depot? > Thanks > George > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com/> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com/> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration
Re: [MBZ] Damn women and the 300SDL
ing to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> > >> > >> > >>>I tried to explain how it was impossible for all the coolant to > >>>have gone bye bye that quick without being spewed all over the ground. > >>>There was none. Cant argue with a woman. > >> > >> > >>LoL, oh bless your soul for trying. But it can't be her fault, it's ALL > > > > THAT > > > >>DAMN CAR'S FAULT (etc.). > >> > >>Shame on you, Kaleb, for not giving her a PERFECT car to drive. > >> > >>Seriously, hope she did not pooch the motor too badly. > >> > >>Mac > >> > >> > >>___ > >>For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > >>For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > >> > >>To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >>http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 81 300TD, > 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 > Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration
