Re: [MBZ] GPS receivers
While I was at the MB dealer today (different topic on thermostat housing cap), there was a GPS (portable) in the display closet. I am not sure who makes it. But I will be back tomorrow to pick a missing part. I will tried to find out more. Well at least it has a star on it (maybe the north star or guiding star). - Original Message - From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 9:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] GPS receivers >I also have the etrex legend - wife got it for my birthday this year > so we could find out what we really want in a GPS. It worked great on > our trip to CT, PA, AR, and back this summer. We used mapquest maps > for the trip, but the GPS came in really handy when we missed turns, > turned at the wrong place, and when the road names on the map didn't > match those on the sign post. The etrex legend is a fun little toy, > but I haven't tried to program a trip into it, and haven't bought the > Garmen maps for it. I'm going to try using it to feed coordinates to > Streets and Trips running on a Tablet PC - that ought to give a form > factor that's more car friendly than a laptop, with a screen that's > large enough to see. > > On 9/27/07, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> Everybody wants something different out of their GPS. Turn by turn or >> just maps or whatever. >> >> I've got a Garmin Etrex Legend which is now 2 years old that I've been >> very very happy with. >> >> -Curt > > -- > OK Don, KD5NRO > Norman, OK > "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." > -Benjamin Disraeli > '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] big thank you to list and Rusty's assistant; engine overheating etc
The worldpac is bad. The MB dealer parts department has to look up at another computer to get me the thermostat housing cap. I still prefer the old days where it goes to the mircofiche and gets the real thing. Not computer --- once the internet connection is dead, the whole dealership stands still. No one can check out nor get parts to work in the service bays. Gary, I hope your mom is not on the dog food yet! K.S. - Original Message - From: "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 1:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] big thank you to list and Rusty's assistant;engine overheating etc > the only thing i know about parts is that worldpac knows even less about > them than i do. beyond that, i'm clueless. > > on that high note, i go feed the mom before she starts going for the dog > food. > > On 9/27/07, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> Yes, too, as in me too. Not as in you too though. >> >> >> Rusty Cullens >> BuyMBparts, Inc. >> Tel 1-800-741-5252 >> Fax 770-454-9745 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] big thank you to list and Rusty's assistant; engine overheating etc
First, big thank you to the List for helping me out to diagnose the problems of cold starting and engine temperature. It was awhile back when we discussed the issues on my 1993 190E 2.3 gas engine. Second, thank you to Rusty's assistant, Tom if you have access to the list. Sorry, Rusty. Wanted to talk to you but you are on the phone with someone. Maybe another time. Third, Rusty's and company save me a bundle for the cold start injector - actually $130 not including tax. But for the other parts I could not order as it may ended up as return. There was no picture to communicate the right part at the time of ordering. Anyway, thank you again. I hope the governor of NJ is not reading this and comes after me for the sale tax (BTW, NJ do for the internet cigarette sale tax) As regards to another person's overheated situation --- cheap insurance as suggested by many --- thermostat, radiator cover, etc. But this happens to me not too long, just yesterday. The thermostat housing took a leak. But before the leak, I was having engine's temperature in the 100 to 110 and cool back down to 96 and up again for 2 months. I did changed the coolant, thermostat, and radiator cap as suggested by the List. This is abnormal as I know that it never ever go over 100. And even at the hottest, it is at 96. Just check your thermostat housing cover/cap. My was the original part, black plastic. Turns out that at the MB dealer, the part I needed was NO LONGER available. (That's one reason I did not order from Rusty.) Hence I had to use the metal housing. Hopefully, this resolves the heating issue. Once again, thank you all. K.S. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cold startup idle control
Thank you, OK Don. I will check the cold start injector. Also thank you to Kaleb C. Striplin on my 190E low coolant light and high temp. It was the sensor. And when I removed it, found lots of debris between the contacts. I also broke the lock ring to replace the sensor. The lock ring was impossible to get, as dealers around me don't carry it. KS - Original Message - From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sounds like the cold start injector is plugged, or not spraying fuel as it should. On 6/7/07, kok.hong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: How about 190E 2.3 which I do have difficulty in start too? In spring or summer at least twice before it runs. In winter, at least 5 or 6 times. It crank but wouldn't turn. On 2nd try, it turn but shudders and dies too. Do gas engine rely that much on vacuum like diesel? KS -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy." -James Madison '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] Cold startup idle control
How about 190E 2.3 which I do have difficulty in start too? In spring or summer at least twice before it runs. In winter, at least 5 or 6 times. It crank but wouldn't turn. On 2nd try, it turn but shudders and dies too. Do gas engine rely that much on vacuum like diesel? KS - Original Message - Marshall Booth wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: '85 190D 2.2l 5spd manual. When its cold out, like below 60 degrees but above freezing, when my 190D first start it shudders a little like idle is too low, it smooths out quick. Below freezing I have to keep my foot into the go pedal for a second or two before it'll idle, below say 10 degrees its more like 10 seconds. I asked about this awhile ago and Marshal said something cryptic. I lived with it all winter but I'm putting together a Rusty order ($117 so far) and figure I'd better address it... So what raises the idle on my 190D on cold startup? This is NEVER an issue on a warm start or above 60 degrees ambient. The cold idle control operates on vacuum. If there's a leak in the vacuum system (or a tired vacuum pump), you will have the situation you describe. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [MBZ] can some one help on coolant in 190E
Mine ('93 190E2.3 gas) last from '93 to '06 (original radiator); did not use
the green stuff.
The low coolant is strange as I did changed coolant and thermostat in the
past many times and had no problem.
KS
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] can some one help on coolant in 190E
While we are on the subject of antifreeze what's the differnece
between the
MBZ antifreeze and the green stuff?
How long your radiator lasts.
-- Jim
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Re: [MBZ] 190E overheats
Yes, I did straight anti-freeze (MB coolant not the green stuff or yellow stuff) to the recovery tank. Guess, I goof here as I thought it has more water in there than coolant. KS - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 3:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190E overheats <> What do you mean, "no mixing?" You mean it's straight anti-freeze with no water? Surely not. RLE
Re: [MBZ] can some one help on coolant in 190E
Thank you all, I will try and remedy one by one with the given suggestions on the 190E. Thank you again. KS - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 11:03 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] can some one help on coolant in 190E If your light is coming on but the level is OK, the sensor is bad. The coolant should be mixed 50/50 with water. That would cause it to run warmer. Also, if you have your AC on and your temp gets up a little but the aux fan does not kick on, that could be your problem too. Temp switch for the fan may be bad. kok.hong wrote: HI all, I replaced the radiator about 6 months ago (original radiator leaks after 13 yrs) with an OME radiator (costly but maybe it will last longer). Then I filled it up with MB coolant (no mixing) and drove it. No problem since then. Couple of days ago, I decided to run it in the weather of '90sF and distance is only 10 miles, it went hot and then the light for "low coolant in radiator" shows up. Immediately, I opened the hood and let it cool. Also, I check the hoses (top and bottom which returns to the recovery tank) are hot. Next day, I opened the cap and see the coolant level and is at max. I started the engine and light is still on even though the ambient temp in the garage is low ''70F. Coolant temp is zero at start up. I drove it out in the temp of low '80sF for 7 miles and coolant temp is rising from 0 to 80C and light is still on. About 5 mins later, coolant temp is 100C and on way back, I had to cool the engine by turning on the window defroster to keep the engine temp at 90C. Otherwise it is at 100C or more. In both cases, AC is on. Questions: 1) did I screw up the ratio in MB coolant and water? 2) is there a way to measure the specific gravity instead of ratio? 3) drain the radiator and replace with water? 4) is the thermostat faulty? But it was replace about a year ago. Please help. Thank you. KS '93 190E 2.3 (sorry gas not disel) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] can some one help on coolant in 190E
HI all,
I replaced the radiator about 6 months ago (original radiator leaks after 13
yrs) with an OME radiator (costly but maybe it will last longer). Then I
filled it up with MB coolant (no mixing) and drove it. No problem since then.
Couple of days ago, I decided to run it in the weather of '90sF and distance is
only 10 miles, it went hot and then the light for "low coolant in radiator"
shows up. Immediately, I opened the hood and let it cool. Also, I check the
hoses (top and bottom which returns to the recovery tank) are hot. Next day, I
opened the cap and see the coolant level and is at max.
I started the engine and light is still on even though the ambient temp in the
garage is low ''70F. Coolant temp is zero at start up. I drove it out in the
temp of low '80sF for 7 miles and coolant temp is rising from 0 to 80C and
light is still on. About 5 mins later, coolant temp is 100C and on way back, I
had to cool the engine by turning on the window defroster to keep the engine
temp at 90C. Otherwise it is at 100C or more.
In both cases, AC is on.
Questions:
1) did I screw up the ratio in MB coolant and water?
2) is there a way to measure the specific gravity instead of ratio?
3) drain the radiator and replace with water?
4) is the thermostat faulty? But it was replace about a year ago.
Please help.
Thank you.
KS
'93 190E 2.3 (sorry gas not disel)
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kok.hong wrote:
> HI all,
>
> I replaced the radiator about 6 months ago (original radiator leaks after 13
> yrs) with an OME radiator (costly but maybe it will last longer). Then I
> filled it up with MB coolant (no mixing) and drove it. No problem since then.
>
> Couple of days ago, I decided to run it in the weather of '90sF and distance
> is only 10 miles, it went hot and then the light for "low coolant in
> radiator" shows up. Immediately, I opened the hood and let it cool. Also, I
> check the hoses (top and bottom which returns to the recovery tank) are hot.
> Next day, I opened the cap and see the coolant level and is at max.
>
> I started the engine and light is still on even though the ambient temp in
> the garage is low ''70F. Coolant temp is zero at start up. I drove it out
> in the temp of low '80sF for 7 miles and coolant temp is rising from 0 to 80C
> and light is still on. About 5 mins later, coolant temp is 100C and on way
> back, I had to cool the engine by turning on the window defroster to keep the
> engine temp at 90C. Otherwise it is at 100C or more.
>
> In both cases, AC is on.
>
> Questions:
> 1) did I screw up the ratio in MB coolant and water?
> 2) is there a way to measure the specific gravity instead of ratio?
> 3) drain the radiator and replace with water?
> 4) is the thermostat faulty? But it was replace about a year ago.
>
> Please help.
>
> Thank you.
> KS
> '93 190E 2.3 (sorry gas not disel)
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Re: [MBZ] 1993 190E2.3 --- 2 issues
Thanks, I will try to look at the cold start valve next week when I have more time in my hand. Sorry, the radio does work; whether the output from the left or right to the left speakers, there are sound. Only to the right speakers is "soundless" but I can hear the bass. Sorry, I may have not explain the problem well. - Original Message - From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 9:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1993 190E2.3 --- 2 issues Though I've never worked on one of these, I'm guessing that it works like the CIS fuel injection on my 450SLC. My guess is that the cold start valve (http://tinyurl.com/y5mmxz) is not working. You can test it when the engine is cold by removing it from the intake manifold, re-connecting it to the fuel line and the electrical connection, hold it over a jar, and have someone try to start the car. You should see fuel spraying into the jar. If not, either the thermostat that sends the signal to it is bad, or the cold start valve is bad. I think that the radio is defective - the right stereo channel is not working. On 12/23/06, kok.hong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi all, I need help on the above car and had been friutless. a) when car is cold, I had difficulty in starting. if the temperatures dropped to 40F or low, I had to try as many as 7 cranks before it could run. And during summer, it takes 3 times to crank it. --- usually after the 3rd crank (in the cold) it would run only for 2 seconds before it died. So, as I crank more times, it last a little bit longer. Condition of battery is 2 year old, car has 112K miles on it and is garaged. Once it runs/idles well, I have no more problem in starting again. But when cold, it starts all over again. b) recently I did replaced the original radio with a in-dash CD. I had sound on the left side speakers but very low or no sound on the right side speakers. I did crossed the wires from the radio (left out) to right speakers and no sound, but right out to left speakers I do have sound. How can I resolve this problem? Thanks for your help K.S. '90 560SEL '93 190E2.3 '99 E320 4matic -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives." Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 1993 190E2.3 --- 2 issues
Hi all, I need help on the above car and had been friutless. a) when car is cold, I had difficulty in starting. if the temperatures dropped to 40F or low, I had to try as many as 7 cranks before it could run. And during summer, it takes 3 times to crank it. --- usually after the 3rd crank (in the cold) it would run only for 2 seconds before it died. So, as I crank more times, it last a little bit longer. Condition of battery is 2 year old, car has 112K miles on it and is garaged. Once it runs/idles well, I have no more problem in starting again. But when cold, it starts all over again. b) recently I did replaced the original radio with a in-dash CD. I had sound on the left side speakers but very low or no sound on the right side speakers. I did crossed the wires from the radio (left out) to right speakers and no sound, but right out to left speakers I do have sound. How can I resolve this problem? Thanks for your help K.S. '90 560SEL '93 190E2.3 '99 E320 4matic
