[MBZ] 1972 W108 Reverse brake band adjusment

2005-07-08 Thread Roberto
Hello Folks I was gessing if somebody could tell me how yo adjust the reverse brake band of a 1972 W108 with the late type transmision. The reverse take a little to engage and once it done the transmission sip so I goin to try adjust the brake band first. Thanks in Advance Roberto

[MBZ] Prices

2005-07-08 Thread RELNGSON
> < $2.50 mark (here on the west side, you Phoenixites) for diesel, and > the schmuck that has the lone bio pump in town has reportedly raised > his price to $2.80.>> > Bio at my station costs 396.9. Taxes. Much higher than super unleaded. RLE

Re: [MBZ] 1972 W108 Reverse brake band adjusment

2005-07-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I know on the older 115's and probably 123's, there is a bolt toward the back of the tranny with a lock nut on it, passegner side? Maybe drivers, you just tighten in a turn or so and see if it helps. Roberto wrote: Hello Folks I was gessing if somebody could tell me how yo adjust the revers

Re: [MBZ] Diagnosing problems on my '72 250C

2005-07-08 Thread BenzBarn
The condenser on theses cars is a condenser wire - it has the wire and condenser as a single connected part. There's two different ones - a round hole type and a later square hole type. CD ignition sends very little current through the points and normally the points will last for years. I have som

RE: [MBZ] What to use as test refrigerant on R-12 system

2005-07-08 Thread Tom Hargrave
There is nothing that will mix & will work as a refrigerant. Based on your tests, I'd say that your friend's system is low. There is no way of knowing how fast R12 will leak out without dumping a can in. One good sign is that fact that he has some refrigerant in his system. Has his AC been down fo

Re: [MBZ] Prices

2005-07-08 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Do you mean $3.969 per gallon for Bio ? If so, I think somebody is getting cleaned and it ain't the environment! Chuck Phoenix, AZ 1980 300SD 1986 F250 Diesel (6.9L)... But gets about 19 mpg around town. On Thursday, July 7, 2005, at 05:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

RE: [MBZ] STUPID CAR!!!

2005-07-08 Thread Tom Hargrave
Where's it located? Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 6:52 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] STUPID CAR!!! So I'd gotten to the point where I was thin

Re: [MBZ] STUPID CAR!!!

2005-07-08 Thread Chris
Where might you be located? Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback Cayce, SC - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 7:51 PM Subject: [MBZ] STUPID CAR!!! So I'd gotten to the

Re: [MBZ] STUPID CAR!!!

2005-07-08 Thread jgiels
Yes where are you? what year? douglas

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog

2005-07-08 Thread Kevin
On Thu, Jul 07, 2005 at 04:52:29PM -0700, Zeitgeist wrote: > I might be wrong, but that speedo looks like it read 305k--that's not too > bad. In addition to my French diesel fantasies, I've been daydreaming about > finding a cheap 524td for some go-fast experimentations. They can be found cheapl

[MBZ] Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Bob Rentfro
Here's one I have never run into...my trunk won't open. There is plenty of vacuum to everything else in the whole car and no the key isn't locked. I never use the key. What do I need to do to get it open and how can disable the locking mechinisms to be able to use the stinkin car to go to Las Vegas

Re: [MBZ] Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you should be able to put the key in, turn, and push, does that not work? Bob Rentfro wrote: Here's one I have never run into...my trunk won't open. There is plenty of vacuum to everything else in the whole car and no the key isn't locked. I never use the key. What do I need to do to get it ope

[MBZ] Re: Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Bob Rentfro
No that doesn't work On 7/7/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > you should be able to put the key in, turn, and push, does that not work? > > Bob Rentfro wrote: > > > Here's one I have never run into...my trunk won't open. There is > > plenty of vacuum to everything else in th

Re: [MBZ] Re: Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
hmmm, well you drive it here and I will give you $400 for it. Bob Rentfro wrote: No that doesn't work On 7/7/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: you should be able to put the key in, turn, and push, does that not work? Bob Rentfro wrote: Here's one I have never run into.

[MBZ] Re: Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Bob Rentfro
you funny guy. On 7/7/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > hmmm, well you drive it here and I will give you $400 for it. > > Bob Rentfro wrote: > > > No that doesn't work > > > > On 7/7/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >>you should be able to put the

Re: [MBZ] Re: Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Kevin
Does that key work on the glove compartment? If not, that's a valet key, and you should get a real one from the dealer. Does the key even turn in the lock? My brother's 78 with horked vacuum lock requires that the key be turned all the way counterclockwise (to the 8:00/2:00 position) for the trunk

Re: [MBZ] Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Ali Al-Abbasi
Happened to me once, what a pain, From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trunk Won't Open Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2005 20:18:08 -0500 you should be able to put the key in, turn,

Re: [MBZ] Re: Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Steve MacSween
You know, every time you make that wisecrack, Kaleb, means one less time we listen when you complain how much time it takes to administer this list :-). Mac Thinking our beloved listmom has ulterior motives [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > you funny guy. > > On 7/7/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL P

Re: [MBZ] Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Steve MacSween
someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > What do I need to do to get it open and how can disable the locking > mechinisms to be able to use the stinkin car to go to Las Vegas > tomorrow? One thing you can try is to have someone attempt to open it with the driver's door shut and locked (b

Re: [MBZ] STUPID CAR!!!

2005-07-08 Thread degcoast
Curt, Any clues on what you think it is? I must confess I have been drooling over John Peterson's 90 300D but wife won't allow another purchase right now. Where are you located? I know someone locally here in RI who is looking for another 240. Could it just be brushes? OR maybe a bad pulley caus

Re: [MBZ] Re: Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
OK, you got me, the only reason I have been running the mbz.org lists, and now this one, is to swipe up all them poor benzes that nobody wants. Steve MacSween wrote: You know, every time you make that wisecrack, Kaleb, means one less time we listen when you complain how much time it takes to a

Re: [MBZ] Thanks for all the help on my 250C!

2005-07-08 Thread Roberto
Hi Michael Since you rebuild your carbs recently, how did you remove the second stage diafphragm? one of mine are bad, but I do not know how to remove it. Thanks Roberto

RE: [MBZ] OT price of corn flakes...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread Royce Engler
Exactly my point...the price of corn is pretty much set by the commodities markets. The price of corn flakes is determined by whatever the market will bear based on the value added by the people between the producers and the consumers. Is it "fair" or "right"? I don't know. If you artificially

Re: [MBZ] Re: Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Steve MacSween
Ah-hh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > OK, you got me, the only reason I have been running the mbz.org lists, > and now this one, is to swipe up all them poor benzes that nobody wants. > > Steve MacSween wrote: > >> You know, every time you make that wisecrack, Kaleb, means one less time we >> li

RE: [MBZ] price of diesel...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread Royce Engler
Crude oil, unleaded gasoline, heating oil and natural gas are all traded on the NYMEX. I did a cursory search to try to find demand for diesel, but didn't find it. What leads you to believe that diesel demand is up? I would assume that as the economy improves, demand for all fuels would increase

RE: [MBZ] Re: WA state emissions testing

2005-07-08 Thread Royce Engler
In Texas, all was great until the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission (TNRCC or TRAINWRECK) got involved. They mandated that in certain counties the inspections had to include an emissions test (except for diesels, HA, HA) They had some elaborate scheme cooked up that limited the test

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog

2005-07-08 Thread redghost
Mid 80 PnP cars are about as well put together as a SAAB or Volvo in the yard. Benz is a step up On Thursday, July 7, 2005, at 07:54 AM, Jeff Zedic wrote: IMHO, I find that BMW do not stand the test oif time anywhere near as wsell as MBs do. I often tell people that they seem to be a 5-7 year

Re: [MBZ] Re: price of diesel...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread redghost
Still $2.39 for dino and $2.96 bioD. I think the increase is being blamed on a storm or two in the gulf On Thursday, July 7, 2005, at 10:42 AM, Bob Rentfro wrote: Here on the surface of the sun, we just went blasting through the $2.50 mark (here on the west side, you Phoenixites) for diesel,

[MBZ] this might be a bad deal for somebody

2005-07-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6329&item=4560861201&rd=1 -- 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

Re: [MBZ] Re: Who's bright idea was this...

2005-07-08 Thread redghost
Patrol sort of stopped doing inspections unless there is a safety need (salvage titles) or they hate your state. Mostly all they want is for you to register the car and have title. At least that was the routine when the POS SDL was headed here in 2003. On Thursday, July 7, 2005, at 12:10 PM

[MBZ] Bio price correction

2005-07-08 Thread RELNGSON
> > < > $2.50 mark (here on the west side, you Phoenixites) for diesel, and > > the schmuck that has the lone bio pump in town has reportedly raised > > his price to $2.80.>> > > > Bio at my station costs 396.9. Taxes. Much higher than super unleaded.> > Brain fade. It's 2.96.9. RLE > >

Re: [MBZ] Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread David Brodbeck
Bob Rentfro wrote: > Here's one I have never run into...my trunk won't open. There is > plenty of vacuum to everything else in the whole car and no the key > isn't locked. I never use the key. > What do I need to do to get it open and how can disable the locking > mechinisms to be able to use the s

Re: [MBZ] Cost of Dist Condensor

2005-07-08 Thread Joseph Shaw
IIRC, the condensor is to keep the points from arcing-burning. You should be able to run it a little while without one to see if that's the problem. A condensor that's going bad will either cause the points to burn (what I remember happening in my old cars), or short out, causing no fire to the

Re: [MBZ] Diagnosing problems on my '72 250C

2005-07-08 Thread Joseph Shaw
IIRC, You said you rebuilt the carbs, then tried running the car on old fuel (read "varnish"). You might want to recheck the carbs for contamination Just my 2¢ Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD Yes, I DID try to run it on the tank, but only for a very short time, and very shortly thereafter, we

Re: [MBZ] this might be a bad deal for somebody

2005-07-08 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 07 Jul 2005 21:52:04 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6329&item=4560861201&rd=1 So why might this be a BAD deal? Craig

Re: [MBZ] Diagnosing problems on my '72 250C

2005-07-08 Thread Joseph Shaw
Joseph Shaw wrote: > So I am back to thinking that there has to be a flooding issue. Until this episode, I was thinking non-delivery. (especially since you can usually get a brief run from fueling with starting fluid) And now your thinking is??? I will say that, yes, like everyone else, I

Re: [MBZ] Cost of Dist Condensor

2005-07-08 Thread Joseph Shaw
On Thu, Jul 07, 2005 at 04:30:56PM -0500, Potter, Tom E wrote: > I'm not an electrical expert, but I agree. As long as the capacitance is > within the same specifications, any condenser should work. The problem > is in determining the capacitance specifications. Better yet, throw the > points

RE: [MBZ] Diagnosing problems on my '72 250C

2005-07-08 Thread Joseph Shaw
If it does not fire the starting fluid, you have an ignition problem. Okay-then why did it fire the starting fluid the first time? And why does it often fire the starting fluid several times before it behaves this way? Thanks! Michael

[MBZ] Pack of cars

2005-07-08 Thread redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/82947150.html --French thing for Casey http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/83041092.html --95 E300D $8k Dealer http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/83059796.html --Overpriced 240D $4k http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/83073086.html -84 Diesel Vanagon $2k n

Re: WA state emissions testing (Was: Re: [MBZ] Re: Who's bright idea was this...)

2005-07-08 Thread redghost
Bend over because the folks running the testing facility are morons when it comes to diesel. Run some BioD for a tank or two to reduce emissions, and toss some purge or stuff in as well. Then, when you get it tested, make sure they calibrate the computer and probe. Sometimes they get 90% f

Re: [MBZ] Prices

2005-07-08 Thread redghost
About right if the tax offset is not passes on Oh, that only works on B99 On Thursday, July 7, 2005, at 05:18 PM, Chuck Landenberger wrote: Do you mean $3.969 per gallon for Bio ? If so, I think somebody is getting cleaned and it ain't the environment! Chuck Phoeni

Re: [MBZ] Re: price of diesel...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread Bill Gallagher
Keep in mind this country is based on the firm belief of capitalism . no price control, no price limit, whatever the sucker, no market will bear go down the street a few feet and the price drops ..Shop around and your considered a flake and more ... Bill 1981 300 TD redghost wr

Re: [MBZ] this might be a bad deal for somebody

2005-07-08 Thread kevin kraly
So why might this be a BAD deal? Craig, I was wondering the same thing unless the rust is a little more serious than the seller has stated. 240D 4 spd's are simple, dependable cars, and they go for quite a premium here in the NW. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1978 300D 132K miles, Ingrid 1978

Re: [MBZ] this might be a bad deal for somebody

2005-07-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
hmmm, I think I forgot to include the word "not" before the word "be" Craig McCluskey wrote: On Thu, 07 Jul 2005 21:52:04 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6329&item=4560861201&rd=1 So why might this be a

[MBZ] Mercedes on Ebay

2005-07-08 Thread Scott Levengood
Hey everyone, I've bid on quite a few Mercedes on Ebay recently and I always seem to be bidding against someone with zero feedback. It didn't bother me at first but it seems that it is now happening all the time. Have any of you out there noticed the same thing? Sincerely, -Scott Leven

[MBZ] wartburgs and crack

2005-07-08 Thread Rob S .
apparently go hand in hand. http://www.carsurvey.org/review_42958.html http://www.carsurvey.org/review_42376.html good stuff. -Sealover

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes on Ebay

2005-07-08 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I¹ve bid on quite a few Mercedes on Ebay recently and I always seem to be bidding against someone with zero feedback. It didn¹t bother me at first but it seems that it is now happening all the time. Have any of you out there noticed the same thing? Sure. If the zero feed

Re: [MBZ] OT price of corn flakes...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread BenzBarn
Ahhh.. no, that's not how it works. The price of food is remarkably cheap in NA. 2 years ago the price of corn was about twice what is now. Believe me, nothing makes sense when it comes to commodities pricing. At $20.00 per acre of net profit farming's not very attractive.

RE: [MBZ] Mercedes on Ebay

2005-07-08 Thread Tom Hargrave
Some sellers prop up their pricing by logging in as a second user and bidding themselves. This could be happening to you. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Levengood Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 1

[MBZ] OT Non-MB diesel anyone?

2005-07-08 Thread kevin kraly
I haven't heard of many of these things for sale, a 1981 Chevette powered by a 1.8L isuzu 4 cylinder diesel engine with a 5 speed manny tranny. For $675, it may be a fun car and very cheap transportation for someone. http://portland.craigslist.org/car/83103600.htmll It ain't no Mercedes-Benz

Re: [MBZ] OT Non-MB diesel anyone?

2005-07-08 Thread Mitch Haley
kevin kraly wrote: > > I haven't heard of many of these things for sale, a 1981 Chevette powered by > a 1.8L isuzu 4 cylinder diesel engine with a 5 speed manny tranny. For > $675, it may be a fun car and very cheap transportation for someone. > > http://portland.craigslist.org/car/83103600.html

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes on Ebay

2005-07-08 Thread Alan Duff
I'm sure shill bidding goes on in Ebay auctions. I've sold several cars on Ebay and had a lot of zero feedback bidders. Never had one win but they were legitimate bidders so I assume some guys are looking for a car, so they set up an Ebay account and start bidding. Alan Duff Knoxville, TN ---

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

2005-07-08 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Hmm.. I know there a bit of overlap between lists, but I wonder if it would be possible to get a multi-list group buy together for something... Andy On 7/7/05, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What you are looking for, and what another MBZ-related list did a group > purchase on, is a device cal

RE: [MBZ] Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Potter, Tom E
You have a different model (123), but sometimes I have this problem on my '84 380SE (126). I can get the trunk open by using the key on the passenger side door to open the locks. I have NO idea why this works. Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536

Re: [MBZ] Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread stevebailey3373
How about getting a vacuum pump hooked up to the vacuum line inside the car, have someone keep pressure (hand pump I assume) on it if it's not holding, and then gop around and see if it will unlock. If the line is off or completely broken it won't work, but it's better than drilling or damagi

RE: [MBZ] Diagnosing problems on my '72 250C

2005-07-08 Thread Potter, Tom E
Ignition problems can be intermittent. If it were not an ignition problem, it would keep running as long as you kept spraying starting fluid in the intake. I still say it is an ignition problem. Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original

[MBZ] Zenith carburator second stage diaphragm

2005-07-08 Thread Roberto
Hello guys I was trying to removed a second stage diaphragm on one my Zenith carburators but I could not. I used a screwdriver to pryed off but nothing, any clue? Thanks in advance Roberto

Re: [MBZ] Cost of Dist Condensor

2005-07-08 Thread David Brodbeck
Joseph Shaw wrote: On Thu, Jul 07, 2005 at 04:30:56PM -0500, Potter, Tom E wrote: > I'm not an electrical expert, but I agree. As long as the capacitance is > within the same specifications, any condenser should work. The problem > is in determining the capacitance specifications. Better ye

Re: WA state emissions testing (Was: Re: [MBZ] Re: Who's bright idea was this...)

2005-07-08 Thread David Brodbeck
redghost wrote: Bend over because the folks running the testing facility are morons when it comes to diesel. Run some BioD for a tank or two to reduce emissions, and toss some purge or stuff in as well. Then, when you get it tested, make sure they calibrate the computer and probe. Sometim

Re: [MBZ] Re: price of diesel...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread David Brodbeck
Bill Gallagher wrote: Keep in mind this country is based on the firm belief of capitalism . no price control, no price limit, whatever the sucker, no market will bear go down the street a few feet and the price drops ..Shop around and your considered a flake and more ... The fre

Re: [MBZ] Re: price of diesel...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread Mitch Haley
David Brodbeck wrote: > > The free market ain't always so free. I used to live in a small town > where all the stations would mysteriously always have the same > price...and always several cents more than the stations in surrounding > towns. I think they got together over coffee at the local din

[MBZ] Re: Mercedes Digest, Vol 2, Issue 41

2005-07-08 Thread Curt Raymond
Hi Dwight and everybody who posed some interest. So today in the light of day I'm feeling like I got over excited yesterday... I should keep the car and put another alternator in it. I suspect that the diodes died theres a distinct smell of dead electronics. Nevertheless it'll still be under wa

[MBZ] Test

2005-07-08 Thread Archer
Test

[MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results

2005-07-08 Thread John Peterson
I've been slowly fixing the items on the 300D 2.5 I had shipped up from Louisana. The windshield was replaced in my driveway for $179 by Triumph Glass (national firm) and it looks perfect. I replaced the muffler with a dealer part (with help from Dwight Giles) I replaced the fuel thermostat

Re: [MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results

2005-07-08 Thread David Brodbeck
John Peterson wrote: I noticed that it stuck out from the rotor a greater distance than the others. I took off the rim and compared it to the others and although it looks identical, the spacing for the lug nuts is different- the depth of the distance from wheel to rotor. Just for future refe

[MBZ] Shifter problem on '83 240D stick-shift

2005-07-08 Thread Archer
My '83 240D won't shift into 3rd or 4th gear. I pulled off the road and when I pulled back on the gear shift would move very far forward and very far back but woudn't shift the gears, so I drove home in 2nd. Looking under the car I found that the shifter mechanism for 3rd and 4th did not move the

[MBZ] AC compressor angst - 1985 300CD

2005-07-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
Lister: Here are the results of the diagnostics for non-functioning aux. fan on our '85 300CD - it broke and needed replacing (not a fuse or other electrical malfunction). Before it was replaced, the compressor started to screech due to a slipping clutch, so now that needs replacing as well [groa

[MBZ] Re: price of diesel...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread Bucks2
I've noticed that as the price of gas goes up so do my wages. 20 years ago when I made $15.00 an hour gas was a buck and change. Now that I make $30 something an hour, gas is two bucks and change. If gas prices returned to "normal", would I have to take a cut in wages? When I started driving ga

Re: [MBZ] AC compressor angst - 1985 300CD

2005-07-08 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: > > There are several brands of AC compressors, generally in the $200 - > $300 range. Are there any brands that should be AVOIDED due to a high > failure rate? We will probably convert to R134 at the same time. Any > words of wisdom on this course of action be greatly a

RE: [MBZ] What to use as test refrigerant on R-12 system

2005-07-08 Thread PONDERSOA
you can do this use any dry gas I used the key board cleaner because it is a refrigerant gas ( just not for mobile ..auto ... systems) what you do is add 3 or 4 cans to the system and check for leaks this is done first immediately by looking for the big obvious leaks than a few weeks later

Re: [MBZ] Re: Mercedes Digest, Vol 2, Issue 41

2005-07-08 Thread degcoast
Curt, e-mail me privately if you wold. Thanks, Dwight Giles Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 10:05 AM Subject: [MBZ] Re: Mercedes Digest, Vol 2, Issue 41 Hi Dwight and everybody who

Re: [MBZ] AC compressor angst - 1985 300C

2005-07-08 Thread PONDERSOA
what type of compressor is this thaer might be good news ...

Re: [MBZ] Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Desert Rat
Hold on.don't have a 126 or manual anymore but I remember something about an emergency cord to open the truck behind the rear seat or something like that? John On 7/8/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How about getting a vacuum pump hooked up to the vacuum line inside the ca

Re: [MBZ] Ignition Module Under Battery Tray 250C

2005-07-08 Thread Russ Maki
Joseph Shaw wrote: I went back out to remove the battery and look at this module underneath the battery tray, but cannot see a way to move the battery tray to get at it. Is it the "finned" box that attaches to the tray itself and hangs underneath it along the very front edge of the battery

Re: [MBZ] AC compressor angst - 1985 300CD

2005-07-08 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Andrew, IIRC, you have an R4 compressor, same as mine in the 116 300SD. I've used a Harrison (GM/Delco) labeled used compressor and it fit perfectly. Check w/domestic junk yards or Potomac German. PGA will warranty theirs for ? days. And you could get Rick at RC Imports to do the install

Re: [MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results

2005-07-08 Thread Marshall Booth
John Peterson wrote: And I was all worried because the car wasn't tracking straight- and the paranoid me was thinking alignment or other front end work and I discovered something funny yesterday. I was looking at the tires and they are all the same size, a matching set. But in looking at on

RE: [MBZ] Diagnosing problems on my '72 250C

2005-07-08 Thread Joseph Shaw
Thomas- Thanks-I appreciate the input, and want to make clear that I was not asking the last question in a smart-a** way-was not asking, "Well then WHY DID IT START FINE THE FIRST TIME???" But was really saying, "Okay, I know you think it is an ignition problem, but honestly, why would it

RE: [MBZ] Zenith carburator second stage diaphragm

2005-07-08 Thread Joseph Shaw
Roberto- I did get this question from you, and have not been ignoring it, but have not gotten my diagram out to see which diaphragm we are talking about so that I can tell you how I got it off!!! I will try to let you know what I did ASAP! Michael From: "Roberto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Repl

Re: [MBZ] Cost of Dist Condensor

2005-07-08 Thread Joseph Shaw
On Thu, Jul 07, 2005 at 04:30:56PM -0500, Potter, Tom E wrote: > I'm not an electrical expert, but I agree. As long as the capacitance is > within the same specifications, any condenser should work. The problem > is in determining the capacitance specifications. Better yet, throw the > poi

Re: [MBZ] Zenith carburator second stage diaphragm

2005-07-08 Thread Roberto
Hello guys I was looking for a response and I finally did, the way to took out the second stage diaphragm, is easy, you have to pull the shaft untill the middle were are a small aperture, at this point you can separate the shaft from the ball joint in the actuating lever. I hope this help so

Re: [MBZ] Zenith carburator second stage diaphragm

2005-07-08 Thread Joseph Shaw
Hello guys I was looking for a response and I finally did, the way to took out the second stage diaphragm, is easy, you have to pull the shaft untill the middle were are a small aperture, at this point you can separate the shaft from the ball joint in the actuating lever. I hope this help

Re: [MBZ] What to use as test refrigerant on R-12 system

2005-07-08 Thread Rob S .
safely discharge into the atmosphere and refill with $7 R134a cans from Autozone. The newer stuff has oils that don't eat the seals in old cars. That was the big stink with converting R12 cars to R134 -- you had to redo all the seals. shops charged a few hundred bucks for that. I have a

Re: [MBZ] Shifter problem on '83 240D stick-shift

2005-07-08 Thread OK Don
Is the rod from the tranny still connected to the shifter unit? Is it a snug fit, or does it move quite a bit? There's a nylon bushing between the rod and the arm it attaches to (on both ends). If it's missing, it's possible that the rod is jambed, or disconnected. On 7/8/05, Archer <[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [MBZ] Diagnosing problems on my '72 250C

2005-07-08 Thread OK Don
So, after it stops running, pull a plug and see if it's wet and smells like raw gasoline! > However, now that I think about it this way, flooding is something of an > ignition problem itself, isn't it? When the plugs get too wet to fire, > there is NO ignition, right? But you mean something in

Re: [MBZ] Zenith carburator second stage diaphragm

2005-07-08 Thread Roberto
Do not worry Michael, I am sure you will help me the next time I have a problem that will propably be sonner taht I want. Roberto - Original Message - From: "Joseph Shaw" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 1:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Zenith carburat

Re: [MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results

2005-07-08 Thread John Peterson
Marshall, I am running diesel purge. I sent some directly into the fuel filter and poured the rest into the tank. Seems to be working. - Original Message - From: "Marshall Booth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 1:04 PM S

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog

2005-07-08 Thread Jeff Zedic
Mid 80 PnP cars ??? What's a PnP car? Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD 83 300D

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog

2005-07-08 Thread Mitch Haley
Jeff Zedic wrote: > > What's a PnP car? If the engine management computer auto-configures, it's a Plug-n-Play car. Otherwise, it's a Pick-n-Pull car, as found in self serve salvage yards.

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog

2005-07-08 Thread Steve MacSween
Pick n Pull. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Mid 80 PnP cars ??? > > What's a PnP car? > > Jeff Zedic > Toronto > 87 300TD > 83 300D > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com >

[MBZ] Re: ALDA seals available.

2005-07-08 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/8/2005 7:37:18 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Wray, If you recall, where did you get the seals for the ALDA? Regards, Carl Carl, I'll answer for Wray. I was providing seals at my cost to the list members. I found the OEM provider and

Re: [MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results

2005-07-08 Thread degcoast
Marshall, I seem to recall you have advocated using Techron in the fuel. Would that be a good idea in a situation like John's? Is Techron better than Purge for a tank additive? (I know that direct Purge is best). Thanks, Dwight. ** Dwight Giles 1979 240D auto 244k + miles Wickfo

Re: [MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results

2005-07-08 Thread Mitch Haley
degcoast wrote: > > Marshall, > I seem to recall you have advocated using Techron in the fuel. Would that be > a good idea in a situation like John's? Is Techron better than Purge for a > tank additive? (I know that direct Purge is best). IIRC, purge is high concentration Techron (maybe 50%) in k

Re: [MBZ] Re: price of diesel...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
hell, I aint seen no raise since gas has starting going up, I think I am getting screwed. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've noticed that as the price of gas goes up so do my wages. 20 years ago when I made $15.00 an hour gas was a buck and change. Now that I make $30 something an hour, gas is two

Re: [MBZ] OT Non-MB diesel anyone?

2005-07-08 Thread Kevin
On Fri, Jul 08, 2005 at 12:58:37AM -0700, kevin kraly wrote: > I haven't heard of many of these things for sale, a 1981 Chevette powered > by a 1.8L isuzu 4 cylinder diesel engine with a 5 speed manny tranny. For > $675, it may be a fun car and very cheap transportation for someone. > > http://

Re: [MBZ] Re: price of diesel...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread David Brodbeck
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: hell, I aint seen no raise since gas has starting going up, I think I am getting screwed. Me either. Cost-of-living wage increases seem to be a thing of the past.

Re: [MBZ] AC compressor angst - 1985 300C

2005-07-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
R4? On 7/8/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > what type of compressor is this thaer might be good news ... > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > To Un

Re: [MBZ] Re: price of diesel...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread Christopher McCann
It's called price inflation (which, BTW, is not the same as money supply infaltion, but that is a thread we probably don't want to start). The Byzantine Empire had NO inflation for about 800 years. Can you imagine a pair of shoes costing the same today as they did in the year 1200? Inflation is no

Re: [MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results

2005-07-08 Thread Marshall Booth
John Peterson wrote: Marshall, I am running diesel purge. I sent some directly into the fuel filter and poured the rest into the tank. Seems to be working. Diesel Purge will clean modestly that way. When that's all that's needed I find that a can of Chevron Techron concentrate (concentrated

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog

2005-07-08 Thread Lee Einer
Pick 'n Pull cars are probably the more dependable of the two. Plug 'n Play cars are Windows based and notoriously buggy. Nothing worse than getting the "blue screen of death" during rush hour driving... Mitch Haley wrote: Jeff Zedic wrote: What's a PnP car? If the engine manageme

Re: [MBZ] Shifter problem on '83 240D stick-shift

2005-07-08 Thread Archer
- Original Message - From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 2:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Shifter problem on '83 240D stick-shift Is the rod from the tranny still connected to the shifter unit? Is it a snug fit, or doe

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