Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??

2007-09-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Thats what I am wanting to know.  I  have seen these deals on ebay complete 
with laptop etc for 4k or more.  If I can get software to run on my laptop 
and whatever cable is needed, thats what I would like to do.

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- Original Message - 
From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 12:33 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??


 On 9/6/07, James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 Computers are fine and rarely fail. Senders rarely fail, although I did 
 have
 a right side knock sensor that was bad when I got the car. Wiring 
 harness's
 are shit on the 1992-1995 S-Class. Ya'd think that for what they charged 
 for
 the thing when new the wiring wouldn't deteriorate.

 Jim

 I'm still wondering where you get the software to run on the laptop to
 interrogate the codes (rather than count flashes) and the adapter
 needed, how much it costs, and whether it's a better deal than a
 Snap-On 2500 (which I've been eyeing as a way to scan all my pre-OBD2
 cars with one box).

 Alex Chamberlain
 '87 300D Turbo et al.

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Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??

2007-09-06 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 9/6/07, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 A friend just bought a 1990 300SL that needs some work.  Soft top and a few
 other small things.  He is having a hard time finding manuals online for the
 1990.  He can find them for the 1989, but no luck with the later car.
 Anyone have a lind or can point me in the right direction.


I'm curious too whether there is an FSM for the R129.  I know they are
notoriously just as complicated and wallet-draining as the W140, so my
only hope of ever owning one is if I can DIY on it.

(What I'd REALLY like is a W124 convertible, but those seem to trade
at ridiculous prices---more than 500Es!)

Alex Chamberlain
'87 300D Turbo et al.

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Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??

2007-09-06 Thread James Zavesky
I do all my own work on our cars, even after my back operation. Our 1991
500SL is easier to work on than our 1992 600SEL. Our 500SL doesn't have
traction control (ASR) which is perfect for that chassis. On the 500SL the
major problems are the oil tubes in the engine, hydraulic latches in the A
pillar fot the convertible top and the wiring harness's. The 500SL is a
piece of cake to work on compared to the 600SEL. So I guess it's all
relative. To work on either buy the Dvd from the dealer for that particular
chassis, a decent set of tools and a code scanner.

James Zavesky 

 -Original Message-
 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain
 Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:39 PM
 To: Mercedes Discussion List
 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??
 
 On 9/6/07, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  A friend just bought a 1990 300SL that needs some work.  Soft top and a
 few
  other small things.  He is having a hard time finding manuals online for
 the
  1990.  He can find them for the 1989, but no luck with the later car.
  Anyone have a lind or can point me in the right direction.
 
 
 I'm curious too whether there is an FSM for the R129.  I know they are
 notoriously just as complicated and wallet-draining as the W140, so my
 only hope of ever owning one is if I can DIY on it.
 
 (What I'd REALLY like is a W124 convertible, but those seem to trade
 at ridiculous prices---more than 500Es!)
 
 Alex Chamberlain
 '87 300D Turbo et al.
 
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Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??

2007-09-06 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 9/6/07, James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 To work on either buy the Dvd from the dealer for that particular
 chassis, a decent set of tools and a code scanner.

So there is a DVD available for the R129?  What's the content
like---scans from the printed manuals like the CD-ROMs for the older
chassis, or something else?

What kind of code scanner do you have?  Everything I've seen that
works with pre-OBDII Mercedes seems to be aimed at professionals and
priced accordingly.

Alex Chamberlain
'87 300D Turbo

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Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??

2007-09-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
So you do your own work on the 600?  Had a computer go out yet?

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- Original Message - 
From: James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:42 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??


I do all my own work on our cars, even after my back operation. Our 1991
 500SL is easier to work on than our 1992 600SEL. Our 500SL doesn't have
 traction control (ASR) which is perfect for that chassis. On the 500SL the
 major problems are the oil tubes in the engine, hydraulic latches in the 
 A
 pillar fot the convertible top and the wiring harness's. The 500SL is a
 piece of cake to work on compared to the 600SEL. So I guess it's all
 relative. To work on either buy the Dvd from the dealer for that 
 particular
 chassis, a decent set of tools and a code scanner.

 James Zavesky

 -Original Message-
 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain
 Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:39 PM
 To: Mercedes Discussion List
 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??

 On 9/6/07, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  A friend just bought a 1990 300SL that needs some work.  Soft top and a
 few
  other small things.  He is having a hard time finding manuals online 
  for
 the
  1990.  He can find them for the 1989, but no luck with the later car.
  Anyone have a lind or can point me in the right direction.
 

 I'm curious too whether there is an FSM for the R129.  I know they are
 notoriously just as complicated and wallet-draining as the W140, so my
 only hope of ever owning one is if I can DIY on it.

 (What I'd REALLY like is a W124 convertible, but those seem to trade
 at ridiculous prices---more than 500Es!)

 Alex Chamberlain
 '87 300D Turbo et al.

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Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??

2007-09-06 Thread John Freer
That would be computer(s), one for each 6 cylinder engine!

On 9/6/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 So you do your own work on the 600?  Had a computer go out yet?

 ---
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 Cox Auto Trader
 730 FSBO Supervisor

 - Original Message -
 From: James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
 Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:42 PM
 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??


 I do all my own work on our cars, even after my back operation. Our 1991
  500SL is easier to work on than our 1992 600SEL. Our 500SL doesn't have
  traction control (ASR) which is perfect for that chassis. On the 500SL
 the
  major problems are the oil tubes in the engine, hydraulic latches in the
  A
  pillar fot the convertible top and the wiring harness's. The 500SL is a
  piece of cake to work on compared to the 600SEL. So I guess it's all
  relative. To work on either buy the Dvd from the dealer for that
  particular
  chassis, a decent set of tools and a code scanner.
 
  James Zavesky
 
  -Original Message-
  From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
  On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain
  Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:39 PM
  To: Mercedes Discussion List
  Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??
 
  On 9/6/07, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
   A friend just bought a 1990 300SL that needs some work.  Soft top and
 a
  few
   other small things.  He is having a hard time finding manuals online
   for
  the
   1990.  He can find them for the 1989, but no luck with the later car.
   Anyone have a lind or can point me in the right direction.
  
 
  I'm curious too whether there is an FSM for the R129.  I know they are
  notoriously just as complicated and wallet-draining as the W140, so my
  only hope of ever owning one is if I can DIY on it.
 
  (What I'd REALLY like is a W124 convertible, but those seem to trade
  at ridiculous prices---more than 500Es!)
 
  Alex Chamberlain
  '87 300D Turbo et al.
 
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Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??

2007-09-06 Thread James Zavesky
There are two ECU's one for each ETA. Everything else there are one of -
ASR, ASD, Transmission, etc

Jim

 -Original Message-
 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 On Behalf Of John Freer
 Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 3:24 PM
 To: Mercedes Discussion List
 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??
 
 That would be computer(s), one for each 6 cylinder engine!
 
 On 9/6/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
  So you do your own work on the 600?  Had a computer go out yet?
 
  ---
  Kaleb C. Striplin
  Cox Auto Trader
  730 FSBO Supervisor
 
  - Original Message -
  From: James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
  Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:42 PM
  Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??
 
 
  I do all my own work on our cars, even after my back operation. Our
 1991
   500SL is easier to work on than our 1992 600SEL. Our 500SL doesn't
 have
   traction control (ASR) which is perfect for that chassis. On the 500SL
  the
   major problems are the oil tubes in the engine, hydraulic latches in
 the
   A
   pillar fot the convertible top and the wiring harness's. The 500SL is
 a
   piece of cake to work on compared to the 600SEL. So I guess it's all
   relative. To work on either buy the Dvd from the dealer for that
   particular
   chassis, a decent set of tools and a code scanner.
  
   James Zavesky
  
   -Original Message-
   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
   [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
   On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain
   Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:39 PM
   To: Mercedes Discussion List
   Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??
  
   On 9/6/07, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
A friend just bought a 1990 300SL that needs some work.  Soft top
 and
  a
   few
other small things.  He is having a hard time finding manuals
 online
for
   the
1990.  He can find them for the 1989, but no luck with the later
 car.
Anyone have a lind or can point me in the right direction.
   
  
   I'm curious too whether there is an FSM for the R129.  I know they
 are
   notoriously just as complicated and wallet-draining as the W140, so
 my
   only hope of ever owning one is if I can DIY on it.
  
   (What I'd REALLY like is a W124 convertible, but those seem to trade
   at ridiculous prices---more than 500Es!)
  
   Alex Chamberlain
   '87 300D Turbo et al.
  
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Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??

2007-09-06 Thread James Zavesky
Both our cars are ODB1 so I had a Snap On 2500 scanner, sold it when I got
the Mercedes DAS software for a spare laptop. You can pull the same codes
with a Led light and some wires it's just that I suck at counting led
flashes, pretty good at reading GUI interfaces. ;)

The Dvd is a digital copy of the paper manuals. I usually pull up whatever
I'm working on, print it out and head outside with the printed instructions
and picture of what I'm working on.

Jim

 -Original Message-
 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain
 Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 2:19 PM
 To: Mercedes Discussion List
 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??
 
 On 9/6/07, James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  To work on either buy the Dvd from the dealer for that particular
  chassis, a decent set of tools and a code scanner.
 
 So there is a DVD available for the R129?  What's the content
 like---scans from the printed manuals like the CD-ROMs for the older
 chassis, or something else?
 
 What kind of code scanner do you have?  Everything I've seen that
 works with pre-OBDII Mercedes seems to be aimed at professionals and
 priced accordingly.
 
 Alex Chamberlain
 '87 300D Turbo
 
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Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??

2007-09-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
So, do you work on that thing yourself?

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- Original Message - 
From: James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 2:53 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??


 There are two ECU's one for each ETA. Everything else there are one of -
 ASR, ASD, Transmission, etc
 
 Jim


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Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??

2007-09-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
OK, so tell me about this DAS software etc.  How do you hook it up to the 
car?

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- Original Message - 
From: James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 2:16 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??


 Both our cars are ODB1 so I had a Snap On 2500 scanner, sold it when I got
 the Mercedes DAS software for a spare laptop. You can pull the same codes
 with a Led light and some wires it's just that I suck at counting led
 flashes, pretty good at reading GUI interfaces. ;)

 The Dvd is a digital copy of the paper manuals. I usually pull up whatever
 I'm working on, print it out and head outside with the printed 
 instructions
 and picture of what I'm working on.

 Jim

 -Original Message-
 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain
 Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 2:19 PM
 To: Mercedes Discussion List
 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??

 On 9/6/07, James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  To work on either buy the Dvd from the dealer for that particular
  chassis, a decent set of tools and a code scanner.

 So there is a DVD available for the R129?  What's the content
 like---scans from the printed manuals like the CD-ROMs for the older
 chassis, or something else?

 What kind of code scanner do you have?  Everything I've seen that
 works with pre-OBDII Mercedes seems to be aimed at professionals and
 priced accordingly.

 Alex Chamberlain
 '87 300D Turbo

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Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??

2007-09-06 Thread James Zavesky
Yes

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 Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 4:13 PM
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 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??
 
 So, do you work on that thing yourself?
 
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 Cox Auto Trader
 730 FSBO Supervisor
 
 - Original Message -
 From: James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
 Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 2:53 PM
 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??
 
 
  There are two ECU's one for each ETA. Everything else there are one of -
  ASR, ASD, Transmission, etc
 
  Jim
 
 
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Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??

2007-09-06 Thread John Robbins
James Zavesky wrote:
 You've never been to a Mercedes dealership and had them hook their laptop up
 to your car?

ROTFLMAO  You do know you're talking to Kaleb right?


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Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??

2007-09-06 Thread James Zavesky
Computers are fine and rarely fail. Senders rarely fail, although I did have
a right side knock sensor that was bad when I got the car. Wiring harness's
are shit on the 1992-1995 S-Class. Ya'd think that for what they charged for
the thing when new the wiring wouldn't deteriorate.

Jim



 -Original Message-
 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, work
 Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 2:23 PM
 To: Mercedes Discussion List
 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??
 
 So you do your own work on the 600?  Had a computer go out yet?
 
 ---
 Kaleb C. Striplin
 Cox Auto Trader
 730 FSBO Supervisor
 
 - Original Message -
 From: James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
 Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:42 PM
 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??
 
 
 I do all my own work on our cars, even after my back operation. Our 1991
  500SL is easier to work on than our 1992 600SEL. Our 500SL doesn't have
  traction control (ASR) which is perfect for that chassis. On the 500SL
 the
  major problems are the oil tubes in the engine, hydraulic latches in the
  A
  pillar fot the convertible top and the wiring harness's. The 500SL is a
  piece of cake to work on compared to the 600SEL. So I guess it's all
  relative. To work on either buy the Dvd from the dealer for that
  particular
  chassis, a decent set of tools and a code scanner.
 
  James Zavesky
 
  -Original Message-
  From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
  On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain
  Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:39 PM
  To: Mercedes Discussion List
  Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??
 
  On 9/6/07, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
   A friend just bought a 1990 300SL that needs some work.  Soft top and
 a
  few
   other small things.  He is having a hard time finding manuals online
   for
  the
   1990.  He can find them for the 1989, but no luck with the later car.
   Anyone have a lind or can point me in the right direction.
  
 
  I'm curious too whether there is an FSM for the R129.  I know they are
  notoriously just as complicated and wallet-draining as the W140, so my
  only hope of ever owning one is if I can DIY on it.
 
  (What I'd REALLY like is a W124 convertible, but those seem to trade
  at ridiculous prices---more than 500Es!)
 
  Alex Chamberlain
  '87 300D Turbo et al.
 
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Re: [MBZ] manuals - FREE just pay for shipping

2006-11-15 Thread Gary Hurst

never did get that market up turn you were looking for on those items, huh?

On 11/15/06, James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

anybody on the list want:

(1) 1987 OnTrack - small three ring binder comparing Mercedes to other Makes
and Models
(2) 1988 Dealer Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual - Standard three ring
binder

just pay for shipping



email me off list if interested

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Re: [MBZ] manuals - FREE just pay for shipping

2006-11-15 Thread James Zavesky
Ahh Hurst had I not spent 6 weeks in the hospital last fall I would have
liked taking that Route 66 Mercedes Drive with you like you mentioned. Your
wit is always appreciated. Yeah somehow folks just don't want 20 year old
warranty information although the OnTrack stuff is pretty cool. It does
direct comparisons with Mercedes and all other competing makes. Actually
kinda cool.

Jim


 never did get that market up turn you were looking for on those items,
huh?

 On 11/15/06, James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 anybody on the list want:

 (1) 1987 OnTrack - small three ring binder comparing Mercedes to other
Makes
 and Models
 (2) 1988 Dealer Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual - Standard three
ring
 binder

 just pay for shipping



 email me off list if interested

 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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Re: [MBZ] Manuals W126 and W140 For Sale

2006-05-03 Thread Gary Hurst

just don't try to sell them in parma without a peddlar's license

On 5/2/06, James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


List Members I have duplicates of these ORIGINAL Mercedes paper manuals
and
thought I'd offer them to the list  before I put them on Ebay later
tonight.
There are three manuals total. Condition of the three varies from better
than fair/excellent to immaculalte/unused condition. Pictures available. I
haven't seen paper manuals on Ebay for awhile and I did a quick search at
www.books4cars.com to get an idea of what to ask, only one was available.
If
you have any questions please call my cell at 440 454 9536

(1)Model Year 1992
   Model 140
   Service
   Pages: 500
   Order No. S 2487 000
   $75

(2)Model Year 1987
   Models 107,124,126 and 201
   Service
   Pages: 264 with wiring diagrams
   Order No.6510 1053 13
   $75

(3)Service Manual
   Chassis and Body
   Model 126
   Pages: 1000+ with wiring and vacuum diagrams. Where the Dvd was
sourced from.
   Order No. S-2350-126
   $200


Thanks

James Zavesky
1991 500SL
1992 600SEL
1995 E320








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Re: [MBZ] Manuals?

2005-11-03 Thread Marshall Booth

R A Bennell wrote:

I gather the most commonly available manuals these days are on CD's. What is
the best place to obtain the same and what should they cost? Car is a 1976
300D so a 115 model. Much of what I see available out there in the
aftermarket type manuals appears to be for the newer models only. What is my
best bet on the older model?



Start here:

http://mb.braingears.com/114_115_Disk1/program/matrix6.htm

It's sometimes slow and sometimes down, but the price is right!

I expect you could download it from THERE but I've never tried.

Marshall
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Re: [MBZ] Manuals?

2005-11-03 Thread Marshall Booth

R A Bennell wrote:

Thanks for the reply Marshall. I've been to that site but a lot of the 115
stuff does not work. One gets a page not available screen.


Much of the stuff doesn't work with Firefox, but works fine with 
Internet Explorer (not sure why)!


Marshall
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Re: [MBZ] Manuals?

2005-11-03 Thread R A Bennell
I'm still using Explorer. Have tried it from home and office and no luck
either way. I get through the initial screens but once I get deep enough to
get detail, it says no page available in some spots - like the maintenance
part that deals with oil changes - as I try to answer my own question about
which side of the nylon filter disk is up.

Regards

Randy

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Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 11:36 AM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals?


R A Bennell wrote:
 Thanks for the reply Marshall. I've been to that site but a lot of the 115
 stuff does not work. One gets a page not available screen.

Much of the stuff doesn't work with Firefox, but works fine with
Internet Explorer (not sure why)!

Marshall
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Re: [MBZ] Manuals?

2005-11-03 Thread John Ervine

R A Bennell wrote:

I'm still using Explorer. Have tried it from home and office and no luck
either way. I get through the initial screens but once I get deep enough to
get detail, it says no page available in some spots - like the maintenance
part that deals with oil changes - as I try to answer my own question about
which side of the nylon filter disk is up.


Try this direct link, starting on page 16:

http://mb.braingears.com/114_115_Disk1/program/Maintenance/My72/151.pdf

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1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi
1980 300TD 170+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi
1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi



Re: [MBZ] Manuals?

2005-11-03 Thread R A Bennell
Bingo! Page 18 shows the filter screen and the orientation. It was in
correctly with the raised part facing upwards toward the engine and I will
install it againn in that manner.

Thank you for the info.

Regards

Randy

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Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 1:50 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals?


R A Bennell wrote:
 I'm still using Explorer. Have tried it from home and office and no luck
 either way. I get through the initial screens but once I get deep enough
to
 get detail, it says no page available in some spots - like the maintenance
 part that deals with oil changes - as I try to answer my own question
about
 which side of the nylon filter disk is up.

Try this direct link, starting on page 16:

http://mb.braingears.com/114_115_Disk1/program/Maintenance/My72/151.pdf

--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi
1980 300TD 170+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi
1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi

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Re: [MBZ] Manuals, was: valve stem seals

2005-07-28 Thread Royce Engler
Thanks, Chris...I figure we're all newbies on one thing or another.  I'm a
book junkie anyway, so I'll probably get it just to have it GRIN

Royce

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Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 5:07 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals, was: valve stem seals


I'm a newbie and for me it was WELL worth the money.
Things are explained very simply and you learn about
how the car works...you read it and start making a
list of all the stuff you want to do!
For the diesel veteran, it might not be worth the
monye. I would recommend it to any newbie.

Chris

--- Royce Engler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Anybody ever use the book they sell called Diesel
 Performance Tuning and
 Repair?  Is it worth $22.95?

 Royce Engler

 1985 300TD Turbo 265K

   -Original Message-
   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of
 Curt Raymond
   Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 12:08 PM
   To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
   Subject: [MBZ] valve stem seals


   Somebody the other day mentioned that on of
 Hammie's many problems might
 be valve stem seals. Then yesterday I happened to be
 looking at the
 Mercedessource site and found

http://www.mercedessource.com/store/item.php?item=4%20Cylinder%20Diesel%20Va
 lve%20Stem%20Replacement%20Kit
   this kit to replace the seals. Hammie does consume
 a fair amount of oil
 without leaking it and does blow a bit of black
 smoke first thing in the
 morning. Is this likely worth doing?

   -Curt
   '83 240D Hammie 242kmi




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Re: [MBZ] Manuals, was: valve stem seals

2005-07-28 Thread OK Don
Books are right up there with instruments - can't have enough!

On 7/27/05, Royce Engler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
 Thanks, Chris...I figure we're all newbies on one thing or another. I'm a
 book junkie anyway, so I'll probably get it just to have it GRIN
 
 Royce
 


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'81 240D
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Re: [MBZ] Manuals, was: valve stem seals

2005-07-28 Thread Potter, Tom E
I also am a book junkie. I am a technical writer with a degree in Professional 
Writing (Yes, they have those).

You are absolutely correct in that folks have no appreciation of the work that 
goes into writing a technical manual. I estimate that each Haynes manual costs 
approximately $250,000.00 to produce, if not more.

Thomas E. Potter
Telephone: (713) 215-2877
Fax: (713) 215-2551
Mobile: (832) 794-0536


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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2005 9:35 AM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals, was: valve stem seals


Book junkie - me too. I also bout Why Does My Diesel
Smoke and Why does My Diesel Rattle and Knock. They
are not cheap, but being in publishing I know how much
time goes into a a book and his market can't be that
big, so the price has to be high to make it worth his
while. His writing style is great and I did not mind
forking the money over.

Christopher



Re: [MBZ] Manuals, was: valve stem seals

2005-07-27 Thread Royce Engler
Anybody ever use the book they sell called Diesel Performance Tuning and
Repair?  Is it worth $22.95?

Royce Engler

1985 300TD Turbo 265K

  -Original Message-
  From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Curt Raymond
  Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 12:08 PM
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  Subject: [MBZ] valve stem seals


  Somebody the other day mentioned that on of Hammie's many problems might
be valve stem seals. Then yesterday I happened to be looking at the
Mercedessource site and found
http://www.mercedessource.com/store/item.php?item=4%20Cylinder%20Diesel%20Va
lve%20Stem%20Replacement%20Kit
  this kit to replace the seals. Hammie does consume a fair amount of oil
without leaking it and does blow a bit of black smoke first thing in the
morning. Is this likely worth doing?

  -Curt
  '83 240D Hammie 242kmi



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Re: [MBZ] Manuals, was: valve stem seals

2005-07-27 Thread Christopher McCann
I'm a newbie and for me it was WELL worth the money.
Things are explained very simply and you learn about
how the car works...you read it and start making a
list of all the stuff you want to do!
For the diesel veteran, it might not be worth the
monye. I would recommend it to any newbie. 

Chris

--- Royce Engler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Anybody ever use the book they sell called Diesel
 Performance Tuning and
 Repair?  Is it worth $22.95?
 
 Royce Engler
 
 1985 300TD Turbo 265K
 
   -Original Message-
   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of
 Curt Raymond
   Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 12:08 PM
   To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
   Subject: [MBZ] valve stem seals
 
 
   Somebody the other day mentioned that on of
 Hammie's many problems might
 be valve stem seals. Then yesterday I happened to be
 looking at the
 Mercedessource site and found

http://www.mercedessource.com/store/item.php?item=4%20Cylinder%20Diesel%20Va
 lve%20Stem%20Replacement%20Kit
   this kit to replace the seals. Hammie does consume
 a fair amount of oil
 without leaking it and does blow a bit of black
 smoke first thing in the
 morning. Is this likely worth doing?
 
   -Curt
   '83 240D Hammie 242kmi
 
 


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-1976 240D, ManyK miles,  AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen 
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