Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

[John Ervine]

BenzBarn wrote:

John?
 How much will you give me for this tool?  It's not going to be free because
I paid about 300 bucks for it.


You said the tools were unneeded, so I offered to pay shipping to take them off 
your hands, remember?  Can't have a toolbox cluttered up with unnecessary tools 
and all...  ;-P


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 168+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi
1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

[John Ervine]

BenzBarn wrote:


I'm laughing over here SEE?


My offer still stands - how much for postage?

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 168+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

[John Ervine]

BenzBarn wrote:

Well, for christs sake I KNOW what the tool is used for and where it's used,
so in fact I'm not incorrect.  Know one asked you to be the unofficial
saviour of benz kind.


You have a lot of nerve to call be uncivilized. For a PhD, you have much to
learn


Yet you were talking about a tool for checking hydraulic lifters in gassers in a 
thread about crimping the timing chain on diesels.  Your post was misleading to 
the subject at hand, Marshall simply called attention to it.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 168+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] 1981 280E is not, but is Euro

[John Ervine]

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


Oil pressure at idle was about .5 bar.



I'm probably going to pass.


Christ, you'd better.  That motor is practically done.  5-speed or no, the car 
is toast.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 168+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Passed Over for Top Post, Head of Mercedes-Benz Will Resign

[John Ervine]

Mathieu J. Cama wrote:


Seems they are to be disposable just like a good old Bic lighter.


I've had Bic lighters last longer, though.

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 168+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Passed Over for Top Post, Head of Mercedes-Benz Will Resign

[John Ervine]

Christopher McCann wrote:


What worries me is when the cars that most of us have
are very hard to find (10 years)...then what - a 320
CDI that is wired like the space shittle? (pun
intended). It makes me want to stockpile 300D's for my
kids. oh well. ranting done.


I'd rather the space shuttle.  As of a few years ago, they were still greatly 
relying on the venerable 486 processor for most of the computer systems.  Old, 
yes, but proven and reliable through the years.


It may go into space, but the tech that gets it there is far from cutting edge.

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 168+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] New lock tumblers failing?

[John Ervine]

LT Don wrote:

John:

??

WT* is the flying debris stuff? 


Anything not secured in the passenger cabin becomes flying debris shortly after 
the oil pressure gauge pegs.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 168+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] New lock tumblers failing?

[John Ervine]

Marshall Booth wrote:

Tumblers WILL fail quite quickly if there is sufficient weigh hanging on 
the key - especially if the car is driven aggressively.


Which is why when I beat the piss out of my cars, I have the lone Mercedes Benz 
key in the ignition and acquiesce to being struck by flying debris in the cabin. 
 If I have to salvage my keys and other personal belongings from the spare tire 
well and/or points unknown when I come to a stop, so be it.  Beats dealing with 
a failed tumbler any day of the year.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 168+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Locked Ignition

[John Ervine]

Luther Gulseth wrote:
How does one remove/clean the steering lock?  My CD had a bad tumbler,  
purchased and replaced it, and it still tried to lock on me the first time  
I used it.  SO I removed the NEW lock and have been screwdrivering it  
since till I can pull my parts ignition.  TIA,

Luther


Since it benefits everyone with a w123, and removes the tumbler and the steering 
column, I'll attach the .PDFs to the list.  Sorry to all you dial-up users that 
aren't on digest...


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 168+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi


46-640-2.pdf
Description: Adobe PDF document


46-640.pdf
Description: Adobe PDF document

Re: [MBZ] Locked Ignition

[John Ervine]

Joe Mendyka wrote:


Ok, I'm gonna go ahead and let my incompetence show through.  What is
a tumbler?  What does it do?  What kind of procedure am I looking at?


The tumbler is what you put the key in.  To take it out, you need a paperclip or 
very thin jeweler's screwdriver.  You'll have it out in 5 minutes flat.  To 
avoid clogging the list, I'll e-mail you the requisite .PDFs from the service 
manual offlist.  But you'll have to tell me what kind of car you have first.


;-)

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 168+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

[John Ervine]

BenzBarn wrote:

It's never failed for me.
 I'm not buying a special tool for a one time job if I can make my own or
improvise. I already have the hydraulic valve adjustment tool that I thought
I so despritatley needed. Sits in the back of the tool box with a bunch of
other '' needed '' tools.


I'll gladly take all those "unneeded" tools off your hands.  I'll even pay 
shipping.

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 168+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Locked Ignition

[John Ervine]

Joe Mendyka wrote:

In the past ~2 weeks, if I move my steering wheel at all before
starting, the ignition locks up.  I know that this is not uncommon. 
However, once it happens, it is almost unmovable.  Sometimes it only

takes a few tries but other times it can take 20 minutes of trying to
turn the key before it goes.  What's going on?  Do I need to replace
the ignition?  Mind you that the key works for everything else and
that when the ignition does not lock up the key starts the car just
fine.


You have an impending appointment with a dremel or a repair shop.  Replace the 
tumbler, and while it's out, remove the steering lock and make sure it isn't 
gummed up.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 168+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

[John Ervine]

Rory wrote:


Anything I should look out for?


Your wallet.  That's a bit much for a 240D in the condition you describe.

Strike that.  That's way more than I'd pay for a 240D in that condition.  It's 
not quite Kaleb fodder, but it might be getting close.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 168+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

[John Ervine]

Rory wrote:

I have found a 77 240D with 150k on it, looking for some info and history.
Could someone run a carfax on this VIN for me please?
12312312040066


It's too old, Rory.

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 168+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] emergency shutdown procedures

[John Ervine]

Steve MacSween wrote:


Push down all the way on the (vertical) linkage rod that actually works on
the injector pump. Or was that pull up?  No, must be down. (Can't go out and
look, car is not here.)

The STOP button does that anyway, no? If your stop button does not work then
you have a major linkage issue, nothing to do with the vacuum shutoff.


If the vacuum shutoff switch is not engaged properly, I don't think the stop 
lever will help you, as the injection pump rack is shoved by the end of the 
shutoff lever into the realm of "Oh snap!".


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 168+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] OM617 into 240d with 4-spd

[John Ervine]

juan palacios wrote:
yes ,the only problem is that you to find a good driveshaft place to cut 
the drive shaft.


Or, find the proper front halfshaft and just have it and the rear rebalanced.

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 168+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] OM617 into 240d with 4-spd

[John Ervine]

Steve MacSween wrote:

Has anyone here actually DONE this? Pls e-mail me offlist, I have some
questions


I know that Craig McCluskey has, as has Mat Cama.

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 168+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Need guidance on an engine or driveline swap, w123 240d

[John Ervine]

Peter Frederick wrote:

Putting the 617 in is more complicated, as you need different front 
springs and a different drive shaft -- at least the front half.  Tranny 
will bolt right up, linkage will work, etc, but the driveshaft is 
shorter, probably have a hard time finding one (although the 615 auto 
driveshaft may fit the 617 manny tranny).


Don't need to bother with springs much, just maybe spring spacers down the line 
for a proper conversion.  Front halfshaft is different, shifter linkages are 
different, transmission crossmember is different (though, same crossmember as 
240D auto), and auto driveshaft will not work.  The 617 manny flywheel is 
different too, but some folks have used the 616 manny flywheel with no problems 
- longevity is still up in the air, though.  The 5-banger was factory balanced 
differently than the 4, which explains some of it.


Toss in driveshaft rebalancing, pulling dash to install pedal cluster, etc, it's 
not an easy swap, but doable.  Figure a week in a well-equipped shop to do the 
swap, and another week to sort out niggling issues.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 168+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Need guidance on an engine or driveline swap, w123 240d

[John Ervine]

Steve MacSween wrote:


1. install engine and manual gearbox (4 spd) from a rusty 240d parts car at
a local shop, just swap drivelines complete, however the rusty car has 2x
mileage of my car.


Easiest.


2. install OM617 from a parts car. Question: I assume the automatic
transmissions are not the same? (If they are, I am over the moon as my 240d
has a 2-yr-old dealer reman tranny.)


Not quite as easy.


3. install OM617 with the 4 spd... this just hit me this moment, as I was
typing. (Can this be done? Is this the 4-spd also used in the six-cylinder
cars?)


Hardest.  Need more hard-to-find parts for the swap, or re$ort to cu$tom 
fabrication.  Ask me how I know, because I've accumulated everything but the 
time to make our 300TD a manny car.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 168+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] 126 STABILIZER FAILURE--UPDATE/Opinion/ Correct me ifI'mwrong!

[John Ervine]

Rick Knoble wrote:
There is something you don't know about. The stabilizer holds the upper 
control arms in place. Danger Will Robinson, do NOT drive it like that!


It doesn't hold them in place, it links them together in an attempt to improve 
handling characteristics and reduce body roll in turns.  The UCAs are mounted to 
and pivot at the body on one end, while the other end is connected to the 
steering knuckle, the bottom of which is mounted to the lower control arm which 
is held in place by the spring (whose other end is mounted to the chassis, and 
whose motions are damped by the shock absorber).  The LCA is stabilized at the 
rear by the caster joint.


While short-term I think the car would be drivable, long-term I think it would 
wear the suspension components quickly as they were forced to move more than 
they should.  Worst-case, you over-extend a shock on one side, and ram the UCA 
of the other side through the inner fender (or rip the UCA from it's mounting 
point altogether).


So, not safe, but certainly doable.  I certainly wouldn't do it unless it was 
the only means to get myself and the car home, where the car would then be 
parked until I either parted the car or repaired it - with a preference towards 
the former.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 168+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] SLR vs E55 video

[John Ervine]

TimothyPilgrim wrote:

You want to see something very cool?

The Ariel Atom. And yes, you too can own one of these and not have to
sell the house.

http://www.mbcanada.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=8351

Make sure you DL the (large) video at the bottom link.


My epiglottis is full of bees!

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 168+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] resolved -- shutdown problem (maybe)

[John Ervine]

Don wrote:


Yes, I know, that is a temporary remedy, I am getting oil everywhere I
shouldn't and my pistons WILL melt.


That's ONLY if you didn't CHECK your FUSES!!!  ;-P

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 168+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] resolved -- shutdown problem (maybe)

[John Ervine]

Don wrote:

If I knew going into my first marriage what I knew going into my
second marriage, I'd be about $1000 a month richer! [No, not a
prenuptial, just the right choice in a wife.]  That seems to fit
perfectly at the moment but probably won't to anyone reading this
post.


Well, now you know going into your first vacuum shutoff valve failure what 
everybody knows who has already had one.  Unfortunately, remedying the issue 
won't make you $1000/mo richer, but for the low low price of around $55, it'll 
all go away.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 167+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] resolved -- shutdown problem (maybe)

[John Ervine]

Don wrote:

Wait, dude, back up. What is this "clean it" stuff to which you refer?
.. I even pondered today whether or not the diaphragm could be
replaced with something, say a piece of inter tube clippings.


Oh yeah, about the "whether or not the diaphragm could be replaced" bit.  In a 
word, no.  It's a sealed unit.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 167+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] resolved -- shutdown problem (maybe)

[John Ervine]

Don wrote:

Wait, dude, back up. What is this "clean it" stuff to which you refer?
.. I even pondered today whether or not the diaphragm could be
replaced with something, say a piece of inter tube clippings.


Okay, on the back of the IP is the shutoff valve.  Around it is a 
square-with-a-corner-cut-off piece of metal that holds it in.  Can't remember 
the bolt size (probably 8 or 10mm), but I remember using my 1/4" drive ratchet 
to take them out.  Once that square piece is removed, you want to pivot the 
exposed portion of the shutoff valve towards the engine, such that the end you 
can't see moves towards you and disengages from the rack.  Then pull out, and 
voila.  One removed vacuum shutoff ready for whatever brand carb cleaner you've 
got laying around.


When I was troubleshooting earlier in the week, I had Donna remove the 
instrument cluster, and we disconnected the vacuum line that runs from the 
ignition to the valve and cleaned the oil out of it.  Great opportunity to get 
the wife involved in a little game of "find the tube".  ;-D



To be honest, after all of the "engine runaway" and "need to buy a new
long block" posts I am somewhat concerned about replacing this part
without having the fire department standing by 10 feet away.


If you install the new part the same way you removed the old one, you'll be 
fine.  If you shove the stupid thing in straight, your engine will go to max RPM 
on start, and you've literally got seconds to shut it off before it starts 
consuming oil for fuel and eventually killing itself.


But don't worry - a little caution on the re-install, and everything will be 
golden.  If you don't have caution, well, insert longblock, problem solved.  ;-)


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 167+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] resolved -- shutdown problem (maybe)

[John Ervine]

Don wrote:


Question -- could it be [and please no, sweet Jesus, no] that the
vacuum pump is intermittent of failing?


Yes.  Our 240D, amongst the other plague of problems it's having right now, is 
doing this.  If I remove the vacuum shutoff valve and clean it, the next few 
times, the engine shuts off just fine.  After that, it's hit or miss - mayhaps 
it will, mayhaps it won't.


Fortunately, I have a spare vacuum shutoff valve handy, and will probably have 
Donna take the wagon tomorrow so I can replace it.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 167+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] 126 RF STABILIZER FAILURE ADVICE NEEDED

[John Ervine]

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
If I am understanding correctly, the links to the suspension would be 
the upper control arms, that is where the mount to.  Never seen one 
break though, just the ball joint goes bad.


I think what he is saying is the bolt that goes through the bushings on the UCA 
that screws into the torsion bar snapped.  That's the best I can figure, and 
seems to make the most sense.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 167+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] another 123 climate control question

[John Ervine]

Kevin wrote:


The defrost turns off, and that's it. No vents changing, no fan, might as well
have pushed the off button.


Then you've got a great winter car!  x-D

Seriously, though, should I send you 83-605 of the service manual so you and 
your friend can go cross-eyed staring at electrical diagrams 7, 8, and 8a?


I'd take the other's suggestions and listen if the servo is moving into and out 
of park - the servo could be bad, the amplifier could bad, or the pushbutton 
unit could be bad.  The amplifier is quick and easy to pull and check, just pull 
the liner to the glovebox.  If the circuit board looks burnt, then it is.  If 
the servo moves, and the amplifier looks fine, then...


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 167+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] another 123 climate control question

[John Ervine]

Kevin wrote:

> When the

defroster is on, it puts out full heat, irregardless of the position on the
wheel.


Then the defrost button is behaving as per normal - max blower, max heat, 
independent of thumb wheel position.


What happens if you hit defrost after starting the car, then wait 10 seconds and 
hit bi-level?  Do the leg vents open?  Does the blower motor step down a notch? 
 If should step down another notch in Auto-Hi, and if the compressor switch is 
in the on position, the leg vents should close, and the center vents should 
open.  Turning the compressor switch off, the leg vents should open.  Auto-Lo 
should have even further decreased blower motor speed, but would otherwise act 
like Auto-Hi as far as vent functions.


Ah, the joys of ACC2...

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 167+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Original Prices?

[John Ervine]

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

how do you figure?


Weight.

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 167+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Original Prices?

[John Ervine]

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

I cant believe the SLC cost more new than the SL.


Why not?  It's a superior car.

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 167+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Ricardo Montalban

[John Ervine]

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
I think he was in all 3 of the spy kids movies.  I do believe he is in a 
wheel chair in real life, which is why he is in one in the movies.  I do 
remember hearing something about an old injury but cant remember the 
details.


He had surgery to try and repair an injury to his spine that he received while making "Across the Wide Missouri".  He 
had the surgery in the mid '90s, and has been in a wheelchair ever since.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 167+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Bad Wheel Bearings?

[John Ervine]

BenzBarn wrote:

Gee dude.. do you have an opinion?
 
Why don't you tell us a little bit about yourself? Maybe some cars you 
own or have restored. How about some of your MB club activities.


Can we please stop all the e-penis bickering about wheel bearings?  I'd rather be receiving v1&gr& and c1&l1$ spam than 
this tripe.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 167+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Ah Canna Give her more poowr, Keptain! [OT]

[John Ervine]

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:


Shatner is an excellent actor, in fact, he is my favorite.


He was particularly stunning in "Kingdom of the Spiders".

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 167+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] ACC2 Woes - continued

[John Ervine]

After eyeballing the ETM with a friend who invested good time and money into becoming an electrical engineer, we've 
determined there are basically only 2 devices that should be pulling current on the circuit for fuse 5 - the A/C 
compressor clutch, and the auxilliary water pump.  Everything else is just routing current, and since the system still 
functions as normal (minus the entire blowing up fuse # 5 thing), we figure it's probably not some random vacuum switch.


So I threw a new fuse into slot 5, undid C127, and we'll see what happens with the aux water pump out of the loop.  If 
the fuse lasts until the weekend, I'll also doublecheck the grounds on the circuit.  If I find any loose, I'll tighten 
them down and add the pump back into the fray.  I think G102 is behind the instrument cluster, which is convenient, 
because I've been meaning to do an IC overhaul anyway.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 167+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] ACC2 Woes

[John Ervine]

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

do you already have the manny?  If not, check this out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7987097118&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 


I have everything except the time to put the car into Old World Auto and do it.

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 167+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] ACC2 Woes

[John Ervine]

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Well maybe the servo is screwed?  Not sure about the compressor though, 
I do believe its ran thru a relay anyways so Im not sure if that could 
be the problem.  Sorry Im not more help!!!


Well, if the servo is drawing excess current, then there has to be a place to install an inline fuse to test it, 
correct?  So where would I do that?  Between the servo and what?


And the long and the short of it is, if the servo *is* causing the problem, it's just more impetus to retrofit Euro 
manual controls with the upcoming manny swap...


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 167+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] ACC2 Woes

[John Ervine]

Joe Knight wrote:

Compressor drawing current?  Don't think so, unless you're referring
to the clutch.  Near as I can tell the clutch is driven thru fuse 5. 
I must be looking in the wrong place; don't see that fuse 3 is meant

to have anything at all to do with ACC.  Sorry if I'm barkin' up the
wrong tree; this comes from a quick peek at the etm.


Erg, I meant fuse number 5.  3rd on the top row, excluding the power window 
fuse.

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 167+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

[MBZ] ACC2 Woes

[John Ervine]

Greetings listers!

I'm having some electrical issues with the ACC2 system in our '80 300TD wagon.  Hopefully someone has been down a 
similar road before and can spare some insight.


The symptoms are pretty simple: fuse 3 self-destructs when the pushbutton module is in the bi-lev or auto functions, and 
the compressor stops functioning.  The compressor functions as normal in defrost mode, and in general, the ACC servo 
functions as normal - vents open as necessary, temperare regulated just nicely.  A fuse lasts maybe 2-3 trips before 
blowing up.  I've blown the fuse in both Auto-Hi and Bi-Level, without use of the other function until the fuse blew and 
was replaced.  As part of my troubleshooting, I swapped out the amplifier with a known good spare, and the symptoms 
remain.  I'm a pessimist, so I'm suspecting that the compressor is drawing too much current.


So, are there any obvious places I should look, and where should I begin my tests to narrow down and eventually isolate 
the problem component?


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi
1980 300TD 167+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Painting Wheels

[John Ervine]

Kaleb doesn't handle clutch situations very well.

Steve MacSween wrote:

Kaleb will have to put his foot down, soon.

 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:



Just feeling a little shiftless, that's all.

Rich Thomas wrote:


I think he is loosing it.

--R

Steve MacSween wrote:



Stop squealing.

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:





Wheel, I'm growing tired of this conversation.  I need a brake.

Darrell W. Sigmon wrote:




Now that is well SPOKEN.

DWS

John Ervine wrote:





Darrell W. Sigmon wrote:





Can't resist this.  Is it WURTH it?




Wurth every punny.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Painting Wheels

[John Ervine]

Rusty Cullens wrote:

Do you need some new shift bushings?


Is that a pick-up line, Rusty?

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Painting Wheels

[John Ervine]

Just feeling a little shiftless, that's all.

Rich Thomas wrote:

I think he is loosing it.

--R

Steve MacSween wrote:


Stop squealing.

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 


Wheel, I'm growing tired of this conversation.  I need a brake.

Darrell W. Sigmon wrote:
   


Now that is well SPOKEN.

DWS

John Ervine wrote:

 


Darrell W. Sigmon wrote:

   


Can't resist this.  Is it WURTH it?
 



Wurth every punny.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] My Poor 240D

[John Ervine]

Tan Qu wrote:


Did you mean "I'd love to have that and use my car as
a parts car"?


With the potential damaged frame and possible driveline issues with your car, 
Tan, I think he meant it like he said it.

:-(

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Painting Wheels

[John Ervine]

Wheel, I'm growing tired of this conversation.  I need a brake.

Darrell W. Sigmon wrote:

Now that is well SPOKEN.

DWS

John Ervine wrote:


Darrell W. Sigmon wrote:


Can't resist this.  Is it WURTH it?




Wurth every punny.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Painting Wheels

[John Ervine]

Darrell W. Sigmon wrote:

Can't resist this.  Is it WURTH it?


Wurth every punny.

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed MANUAL / RARE '85, MINT !

[John Ervine]

Mitch Haley wrote:


John Ervine wrote:


Craig McCluskey wrote:


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4561642572

VIN : WDBAB53A4FA193738


Something's not right with that VIN...


It appears to be a non-turbo, stick shift, euro bumpered, gray market car.
I'd like to know where the original headlamps are.


Yabbut the VIN isn't for a non-turbo, stick shift, euro bumpered, gray market car.  It's for a US-spec astral silver on 
blue leather '85 300CD turbodiesel.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed MANUAL / RARE '85, MINT !

[John Ervine]

Craig McCluskey wrote:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4561642572&category=6330&rd=1

VIN : WDBAB53A4FA193738


Something's not right with that VIN...

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Lt. Don

[John Ervine]

Rick Knoble wrote:

Or Melissa for that matter...


Melissa has posted on the new list before, Lt. Don is busying himself with the 
Okie-Banned list.

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/

[John Ervine]

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

I don't understand. I tried opening explorer and pasting in the ftp. then added 
ws and still no go. Can  you give me more information, or steer me in the 
direction to learn what to do?  I do not get it.


Tools -> Internet Options -> Advanced -> check the box for "Enable Folder View for FTP Sites".  Doing that forces IE 
into active FTP, regardless of the whether the box for "Use Passive FTP" is checked or not.


Better yet, get a real FTP client:



And in case that linewraps:

http://tinyurl.com/b7jy6

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/

[John Ervine]

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Trying to open this I get  550  Passive mode not allowed on this server. I am 
using Mozilla Firefox. Is this just a setting to get to this site?


Unlike Internet Exploder, I'm unaware of any option in FireFox to change between passive and active FTP transfers.  So, 
either use IE, or use an actual FTP program instead of a web browser.  WS_FTP is great, so is CuteFTP, and there are 
tons of free FTP clients out there.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] did they put magic pixie dust in the R134 this year?

[John Ervine]

Dave Wakin wrote:
I agree. 20 F is below freezing and doubtfull an automotive's AC is 
going to produce it. My newer e320 maybe blows 55 F.


Well, it *can* happen, but the evap would freeze up.  Most AC systems that monitor evap temps would then disable the 
compressor until the evap thawed out.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] did they put magic pixie dust in the R134 this year?

[John Ervine]

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Charged my SDL up with 134 instead of duracool after compressor swap 
this year, it cools down to the 40's.  Just put a used compressor on my 
85 300D and converted it to 134, it drops down to 38, YES THIRTYEIGHT 
degrees vent temp with 85-90 outside temp.   I dont think I have ever 
seen 134 do that before.


Not sure, but when we converted the 240D we also saw 38F vent temps.

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] green mbz's

[John Ervine]

Chuck Landenberger wrote:


That site doesn't show my 172 Anthracite in the list.  Do you know why?


Because it's on this page:

http://www.amcon-luxled.com/mbcar/paint2.html

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Paint is great

[John Ervine]

TimothyPilgrim wrote:

Did you see it in person and take the pic? That silver isn't too far
off from the light blue of my wagon. What's the name for my blue
anyway?

http://www.mbcanada.com/forum/uploads/post-23-1119875645.jpg


Possibly silberblau?

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] [trivia] Internal differences between NA and Turbo OM606?[/trivia]

[John Ervine]

Zeitgeist wrote:

A little trivia request.  Can someone with a working EPC run a simple
cross-check on a few longblock parts between the NA and turbo versions
of the OM606 engine?  I'm thinking exhaust valves, pistons, cylinder
head, etc.  I've heard the NA versions have piston squirters, so I'm
wondering if there are any internal longblock differences between the
two--just curious. ;)


Of what you listed, only the cylinder head is the same.  Exhaust valves and pistons are different part numbers between 
the two engines.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] OT: cheap website hosting services?

[John Ervine]

Mathieu J. Cama wrote:

Casey,

Check out http://icdsoft.com/ These folks host my web site and I am 
thrilled with their service. Always on, always fast, features more than 
I need, and the price is right.


Mathieu Cama


A hearty second on ICDSoft.  I use them to host two domains.

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

[John Ervine]

JabbaHursty wrote:

in my world,  Kendall is the brand of ultra cool.

can't find it here in georgia though  :(


Tires Plus uses it as their house brand.

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] how do I view this pic?

[John Ervine]

Short answer, you don't.

Longer version, your mail server, program, or the list digest software removed the attachment from the digest e-mail. 
The image is not hosted on a website (yet) to view, so there is no correct URL to type in and view it.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Quiet 123

[John Ervine]

Dave M. wrote:
I achieved a similar effect using Dynamat Extreme under the entire rear 
seat
area, the whole trunk & lid, and as much as I could get under the door 
panels.
I'm not done yet, I've got portions of both cars complete, but it does 
make a

noticeable difference. This stuff isn't cheap but works REALLY well. It's a
PITA to properly install however. Here's some photos:


I hear Ice Guard works just as well, is much cheaper, and can be found at Home Depot.  Well, at least in places where it 
snows...  Can anyone confirm/deny?


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude/NO ADA?

[John Ervine]

Marshall Booth wrote:

NOT quite. The ADA reduces fuel as atmospheric pressure goes down. The 
purpose is to prevent smoking and still maintain maximum power possible 
at higher altitudes. It does NOT enrich anything, it reduces fuel as air 
pressure drops but keeping the fuel level at the maximum value that the 
available air can completely burn.


An ALDA also reduces fuel as air pressure drops, BUT since the turbo 
raises air pressure and the way it's calibrated, the most usual ALDA 
action is to enrich fuel. Theoretically the ADA could do the same thing, 
BUT it and the pump are constructed and calibrated so that maximum fuel 
output is at about sea level and it does nothing but reduce fuel output 
as pressure drops.


Marshall


Thanks, Marshall, I had it backwards.

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude/NO ADA?

[John Ervine]

Royce Engler wrote:

Terminology check...is ADA the same as ALDA?


Sorta.

ADA = Atmosphärendruckabhängiger Volllastanschlag

Which roughly means atmospheric pressure compensation.

ALDA = Atmosphärische Ladedruckanpassung

Which roughly means atmospheric pressure and charge-air compensation.

In simpler terms, an ADA provides fuel enrichment on non-turbo cars, while an 
ALDA provides fuel enrichment on turbo cars.

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude/NO ADA?

[John Ervine]

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Craig, it will either have an ADA (pressure chamber) or a manual screw  
adjustment in place of the ADA.  Only 74 and earlier diesels (the ones with  
butterfly plates in the inlets) did not have ADAs, to my knowledge
 
Look again, please, and tell us what's on the top of your IP at the rear.  


But does this hold true for Euro IPs, or only the IPs as shipped to the USDM?  If not, since Craig's car has a Euro 
motor (and presumably a Euro IP), it would not have an ADA on it.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Nice-looking 123 sighted

[John Ervine]

Sunil Hari wrote:

Saw a girl in a 1984 300CD yesterday - maroon exterior, palomino
interior, no rust.  Purty.

So was the car.


Saw a 300D turbo in nice condition on I-285 last night.  Purposefully blew 
their doors off in the wagon.

Buncha jerks here in Atlanta; never wave back, blip the lights, or honk the horn in return.  No sense of pride.  But I 
swear, the second you fly past a late model CLK or SL in a 25 year old Benz, it's guarandamnteed that they will shortly 
speed up and overtake you.  And then they never wave, blip the lights, or honk as they pass.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] OT: Spam

[John Ervine]

Chuck Landenberger wrote:

John,
As a matter of fact, there is a rather large beef industry on the Big 
Island of Hawaii.


I believe that Greg is correct that the origin of Spam on the islands 
was in WW2 when it was introduced in K-rations...


Now that's cool - never knew that!

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] OT: Spam

[John Ervine]

Chuck Landenberger wrote:

Kaleb,

Did you know that SPAM is the favorite meat of Hawaii?  No kidding!  It 
is Hormel's  primary market for it.  And it's cheaper there than it is 
here on the mainland.


As I understand it, the reason is that since Hawaii is kind of lacking in the grazing pastures department, meat is 
rather expensive.  Enter canned Spam.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Please remove from list! OT

[John Ervine]

John Ervine wrote:

I think it's good.  You may also wish to consider combining two of the 
lines thusly:


Nevermind, apparently, as you changed the footers even more drastically than before.  I'm so out of the loop on these 
things!


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Please remove from list! OT

[John Ervine]

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

OK, I changed it a bit, see how this looks.


I think it's good.  You may also wish to consider combining two of the lines 
thusly:

Mercedes mailing list - [EMAIL PROTECTED]

...and there are empty carraige returns before and after the buymbparts line.  Outside of those two suggestions, I say 
it's cleaner looking and considerably shorter.  Looks great, good job on the lists, Kaleb!


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Please remove from list! OT

[John Ervine]

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
I know what I will do, I will change the footer a little bit, how does 
this look?


It looks like you have way too much footer.  It's longer than this message, including my quote of your message and my 
signature.


--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi
1980 300TD 163+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi