[MBZ] cheap wagon, needs b2 piston

2005-08-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Mercedes-300TD-turbo-diesel-wagon-no-reserve_W0QQitemZ4568357538QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
I am getting a bit old and senile. I will pop on over for supper with Truman and check in when I get back. On 8/21/05, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > > > > Benzbarn is not a new face, Dan has been around for quite a while. > > > > I'm thinking that Looi

Re: [MBZ] Vertical/Inclined Injection

2005-08-21 Thread Joe Knight
Nope, Marshall, mine just shows 30Nm, no range. 40 Nm sounds like a pretty good compromise to me as well. Thx again. joe On 8/21/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Joe Knight wrote: > > Thx, Marshall. My TDM is a Dec, '89 issue for 124,126 201 &129. > > Which value would you sugge

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-21 Thread Mitch Haley
"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > > Benzbarn is not a new face, Dan has been around for quite a while. > I'm thinking that Looie Don came along after I did (been here since March or April of '02) and Benzbarn may have been here longer than I.

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Benzbarn is not a new face, Dan has been around for quite a while. LT Don wrote: BenzBarn, You are a pretty new face around here, I think. And you are obviously very experienced in working on the Benz. ... But what you do NOT yet know is that one does not try to kick Obi in the nuts and walk

Re: [MBZ] it started out as a routine servicing on my SDL

2005-08-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
No, that one was on my 81 wagon. It lasted about 20K when I pulled the entire engine/tranny to drop another engine/tranny in it. No telling how long it would have gone. Marshall Booth wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: But it sure didnt end that way. Did the oil change yesterday, put in del

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-21 Thread 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] which to buy?

2005-08-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yes, true. Like I said though, I only drive mine for hauling things. Kaleb Rory wrote: 20mpg is not bad for #7500 dually that is putting out 300 horses to the rear wheels, but it cast close to $100 now to fill it up. So I think I would be better off with a 35-40mpg 190D plus if I do go biodi

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
BenzBarn, You are a pretty new face around here, I think. And you are obviously very experienced in working on the Benz. ... But what you do NOT yet know is that one does not try to kick Obi in the nuts and walk away unscathed. Don On 8/21/05, BenzBarn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Gee. Th

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-21 Thread BenzBarn
Gee. Thanks for pointing that out. I thread was about chain crimp tools. I said that I have a few tools in my tool box that I rarely use including the base setting tool for hydraulic lifters. No need to point out to me where it's used or that it's not used on Diesels. Someone asked what the tool

Re: [MBZ] Vertical/Inclined Injection

2005-08-21 Thread Marshall Booth
Joe Knight wrote: Thx, Marshall. My TDM is a Dec, '89 issue for 124,126 201 &129. Which value would you suggest we go with or do you think the difference is enough to matter? Sujit sounds like he's hot to trot to get the injectors back into his new head with inclined injection. Well since al

Re: [MBZ] Vertical/Inclined Injection

2005-08-21 Thread Joe Knight
Thx, Marshall. My TDM is a Dec, '89 issue for 124,126 201 &129. Which value would you suggest we go with or do you think the difference is enough to matter? Sujit sounds like he's hot to trot to get the injectors back into his new head with inclined injection. joe On 8/21/05, Marshall Booth <[

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-21 Thread 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

Re: [MBZ] Vertical/Inclined Injection

2005-08-21 Thread Marshall Booth
Joe Knight wrote: When was inclined injection introduced & into what models? Just found a reference in the TDM that seems to indicate that for inclined injection proper torque for injectors into the prechambers is only 30Nm as opposed to 70-80 for vertical. Trying to confirm that but haven't ye

Re: [MBZ] Bill Clinton

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
Yes, I do miss Bill Clinton but for none of the reasons you specified.

[MBZ] Bill Clinton

2005-08-21 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Missing Bill Clinton >> It doesn't matter what party you belong to - this is absolutely hilarious. >> >> Just watched a show on Canadian TV. There was a black comedian who said he misses Bill Clinton. >> >> "Yep, that's right - I miss Bill Clinton! He was the closest thing we ev

Re: [MBZ] Gislaved Nordfrost

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
Royce: Please subscribe to BANNED so I can give an appropriate reply. Don On 8/21/05, Royce Engler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What's a snow tire? > > Royce Engler (believe it or not it did snow in Houston this year...) > 1985 300TD Turbo 265K > > > > > > -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda

[MBZ] no one is chasing this one?

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
http://makeashorterlink.com/?W25A557AB Nice looking 1983 300SD, current bid $1800 with 22 hours to go. Atlanta area. Now, if someone sees something wrong with this car please educate me now while I am in the "looking" mode. -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we

Re: [MBZ] Gislaved Nordfrost

2005-08-21 Thread Royce Engler
What's a snow tire? Royce Engler (believe it or not it did snow in Houston this year...) 1985 300TD Turbo 265K -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of ned kleinhenz Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 4:38 PM To: Mercedes Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] G

Re: [MBZ] Gislaved Nordfrost

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
Gisland, Nordfrost, Blizzaks. I feel like I am reading the food court menu at Ikea. On 8/21/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > ned kleinhenz wrote: > > Any experience among the list members with Gislaved Nordfrost studless > > snow tires? How do they compare with Nokians? > > >

[MBZ] Grease Cars

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
CNN just did a quick segment on Grease Cars. Great video shot of them driving down the road with the Benz Star taking up the bottom half of the tv screen. Didn't get a good look at what model car he was using but it sure wasn't my 240D. Probably an S Class diesel of some sort (126). -- 1977

Re: [MBZ] Crankshaft seal change on a 87 190D 2.5 Turbo

2005-08-21 Thread David Brodbeck
Robert Massmann wrote: > During this process I think I found why my engine was running hot. It seems > that stuff was getting through the A/C cooling fines and getting trapped in > front of the radiator cooling fins. About 1/3 of the radiator cooling > surface was covered with grass, dust and de

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question

2005-08-21 Thread David Brodbeck
Brian Chase wrote: > Question: It will not start now. The starter runs slowly and runs down to > the point of almost not turning at all after a few seconds. So the battery > right? Well it checks out okay with a volt meter (goes down to 9 while > cranking and then recovers). And the battery is q

[MBZ] how to put books on the shelf

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
I do mine by topic and political persuasion. For example, top shelf is cookbooks. Traditional cookbooks such as The Joy Of Cooking are on the right side. The more liberal cookbooks such as Laurel's Kitchen and The New Vegetarian are of course on the left. I have a copy of Eat The Rich on the sh

Re: [MBZ] transferring from video to your computer

2005-08-21 Thread David Brodbeck
redghost wrote: > If this is old tech camera and only has the red/yellow/white output, > you may need to get a breakout box digitizer to hook to that will dump > it into your USB or Firewire port. For some more $$, but probably way > cheap on evilBay you can snag a card (matrox or some such) t

Re: [MBZ] Gislaved Nordfrost

2005-08-21 Thread Marshall Booth
ned kleinhenz wrote: Any experience among the list members with Gislaved Nordfrost studless snow tires? How do they compare with Nokians? Older Gislaveds were GOOD snow tires, but inferior to the Nokians from all reports. For driving in the Northeast (western PA mostly) the finest studless

[MBZ] Vertical/Inclined Injection

2005-08-21 Thread Joe Knight
When was inclined injection introduced & into what models? Just found a reference in the TDM that seems to indicate that for inclined injection proper torque for injectors into the prechambers is only 30Nm as opposed to 70-80 for vertical. Trying to confirm that but haven't yet found a reference

[MBZ] Gislaved Nordfrost

2005-08-21 Thread ned kleinhenz
Any experience among the list members with Gislaved Nordfrost studless snow tires? How do they compare with Nokians? Ned Kleinhenz '95 E300D x2 and old 123's

Re: [MBZ] it started out as a routine servicing on my SDL

2005-08-21 Thread Marshall Booth
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: But it sure didnt end that way. Did the oil change yesterday, put in delvac 1300(yea yea, not mobile one so my lifters will probably start tapping again). Today was the tranny filter change. I have been having a pretty decent leak from the b2 piston cover for a while

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-21 Thread Royce Engler
Marshall said... Sort of like shelving books in a library randomly or by size! My ex once arranged the books on MY bookshelf so that the colors were coordinated. Took me weeks to figure out where everything was...I know, I know...I AM a book junkie... Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 265K

Re: [MBZ] which to buy?

2005-08-21 Thread Rory
20mpg is not bad for #7500 dually that is putting out 300 horses to the rear wheels, but it cast close to $100 now to fill it up. So I think I would be better off with a 35-40mpg 190D plus if I do go biodiesel it's a lot less processing and collecting. But I do miss driving my big truck, it jus

[MBZ] last post was meant for banned

2005-08-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
please ignore. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts

Re: [MBZ] it started out as a routine servicing on my SDL

2005-08-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Fuck, thats it, that luther is a fucking genius. LT Don wrote: You could always go for The Luther Look and avoid future problems with getting your hair clean. On 8/21/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: In the mean time, I must have had my head off the end of the creaper under

Re: [MBZ] which to buy?

2005-08-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Your dodge only gets 20mpg? That sounds pretty damn good for me. My 1 ton only gets about 12-14 but I only use it for hauling things. Rory wrote: So Don, does that mean you and I are going to scraping it out on Ebay and Criagslist for a 190D. I'm also in the market for a high MPG car to rep

[MBZ] ADMIN, everyone read

2005-08-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Since there was a big debacle on subject lines today, we do need to start keeping the subject relevant. So folks, start with a relevant subject and keep the same subject when replying. If go off that subject, change the subject line. Easy enough. That should keep eveyrone happy and keep the

Re: [MBZ] which to buy?

2005-08-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
the SD will be quite a bit bigger than a 123. Might not be quite a bit, but, bigger for sure. I didnt really like the 124 myself. I like the later model 124's, 91 and later. Regina is wanting another car for herself and she want a 140. She doesnt want a diesel although I might be able to t

Re: [MBZ] it started out as a routine servicing on my SDL

2005-08-21 Thread OK Don
Sounds like one of my weekends! Makes Luther's "haircut" sound attractive! In the mean time, I must have had my head off the end of > the creaper under the car laying in a big pool of tranny fluid. By the > time I got done it looked like I had taken a bath in tranny fluid. I > didnt think I wa

Re: [MBZ] it started out as a routine servicing on my SDL

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
You could always go for The Luther Look and avoid future problems with getting your hair clean. On 8/21/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >In the mean time, I must have had my head off the end of > the creaper under the car laying in a big pool of tranny fluid. By the > time I got

Re: [MBZ] 1981 280SE beater w/ 5spd $600 Charleston SC

2005-08-21 Thread Mitch Haley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > VIN is 12602210049471. I'm sure it is grey market (manual transmission, > cloth/manual seats). I'm also sure it is not a US model, VIN is not a 17 character string beginning with "WDB".

[MBZ] it started out as a routine servicing on my SDL

2005-08-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
But it sure didnt end that way. Did the oil change yesterday, put in delvac 1300(yea yea, not mobile one so my lifters will probably start tapping again). Today was the tranny filter change. I have been having a pretty decent leak from the b2 piston cover for a while so after I changed the f

[MBZ] 1981 280SE beater w/ 5spd $600 Charleston SC

2005-08-21 Thread meadedillon
Dieselvolk, I'm going to pass on this one. It's in Craigslist for Charleston, with email and phone number. VIN is 12602210049471. No sign of an importer's plate in the driver's door well, but I'm sure it is grey market (manual transmission, cloth/manual seats). Definitely a project car, bes

Re: [MBZ] WIS on DVD on eBay!

2005-08-21 Thread Joe Knight
What version of the WIS do you have, Omar? I was able to get G.07.07 to run ok on XP Pro but I don't think I'm alone in having difficulties getting it to play nice w/ EPC v.11.4.3 - something to do with the blasted Program Manager I expect.. Had to uninstall that version of WIS to restore functio

Re: [MBZ] which to buy?

2005-08-21 Thread Marshall Booth
LT Don wrote: I think Debbie is starting to get the "diesel bug." She hasn't committed as such to driving one but no longer objects when I mention maybe replacing her Buick with a Benz when the time comes for something "new" in the garage. My initial thought was to go for a late 190D because of

Re: [MBZ] which to buy?

2005-08-21 Thread Rory
BTW I have setup RSS feeds for Craigslist saves a lot of typing and searching, it's setup to look for diesels. Not just MBZ, looking for a donor diesel for my 88 Montero. On 8/21/05, Rory <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My search will be more on the western states out to NM (Dad lives there) >

Re: [MBZ] which to buy?

2005-08-21 Thread Rory
My search will be more on the western states out to NM (Dad lives there) I do have biodiesel processor under construction right now based on the appleseed design by GirlMark. If I tried to keep up with the cosumption of my truck I would spend all of my time just collecting and makin bio. Been t

[MBZ] Hijacking threads, was Chain crimp tool

2005-08-21 Thread Joe Knight
Mea culpa on that score too, Marshall. I realized that soon after I'd hit the 'send' button. Don't know that I'm particularly more guilty than most but I'm sure I've sinned enough. I've about given up hope for a useful list driven archive. When I encounter anything of potential value I just for

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-21 Thread Jan Guthrie
I did mine by color ..?? Does that count? Jan OK Don wrote: > Yes! - That's how my home library is organized, and I can testify to > the accuracy of Marshall's statement! > > > In addition to the frustration of trying to follow an active discussion > > thread in the absence of relevant subje

Re: [MBZ] which to buy?

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
I don't think we will be in competition unless you are planning to wait a lot longer than I think you are. On 8/21/05, Rory <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So Don, does that mean you and I are going to scraping it out on Ebay and > Criagslist for a 190D. I'm also in the market for a high MPG car to r

Re: [MBZ] which to buy?

2005-08-21 Thread OK Don
Not to worry - I'm looking for a near-by car, one that falls into my lap, so to speak. I konw that our heat is nothing compared to yours, but 100 and humid still drives me to consider tha AC to be high on the lsit of required functioning features as well! I did run the numbers, and figured out tha

Re: [MBZ] which to buy?

2005-08-21 Thread Rory
So Don, does that mean you and I are going to scraping it out on Ebay and Criagslist for a 190D. I'm also in the market for a high MPG car to replace my 97' Dodge Diesel which sits parked since it only get 20mpg and fuel is over $3 right now. My biggie is that I need A/C since I live in the dese

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-21 Thread BenzBarn
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

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-21 Thread OK Don
Yes! - That's how my home library is organized, and I can testify to the accuracy of Marshall's statement! > In addition to the frustration of trying to follow an active discussion > thread in the absence of relevant subject headers, without a requirement > for relevant subject lines, an archive

Re: [MBZ] which to buy?

2005-08-21 Thread OK Don
Let's work through this - You have two drivers who need transportation every day. You don't have aceptable public transportation. Therefore, you HAVE to have two running cars every day. You can't buy two new cars and trade them in every other year. I recommend three well maintained cars. Your odd

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-21 Thread Marshall Booth
Joe Knight wrote: And I thought this thread had something to do with the chain crimping tool. Silly me! I must agree, but I don't know of any way to efficaciously answer or comment on a particular post without retaining the original "subject." I notice that your post about not changing misle

[MBZ] which to buy?

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
I think Debbie is starting to get the "diesel bug." She hasn't committed as such to driving one but no longer objects when I mention maybe replacing her Buick with a Benz when the time comes for something "new" in the garage. My initial thought was to go for a late 190D because of the fuel economy

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-21 Thread Joe Knight
And I thought this thread had something to do with the chain crimping tool. Silly me!

Re: [MBZ] Opinions on 1989 300TE

2005-08-21 Thread Marshall Booth
Vernon Ritchey wrote: I am seeking recommendations on a possible purchase. I have an opportunity to buy a 1989 300 TE. It has about 130K miles with about 25K on the engine since rebuild (new commercial short block and head rebuilt). Many other critical parts are almost new. Initial inspecti

[MBZ] Opinions on 1989 300TE

2005-08-21 Thread Vernon Ritchey
I am seeking recommendations on a possible purchase. I have an opportunity to buy a 1989 300 TE. It has about 130K miles with about 25K on the engine since rebuild (new commercial short block and head rebuilt). Many other critical parts are almost new. Initial inspection and dialog with owner

Re: [MBZ] Power steering question-240D

2005-08-21 Thread Marshall Booth
Dwight E. Giles, Jr. wrote: Can I use Mercon/Dexron ATF in my PS pump to top it off? Owners' manual just says ATF-no type specified. TIA. Dwight DexronIII/Mercon is fine BUT it becomes a little "stiff" if temps get down to zero (F) or lower. The system was designed to use type A ATF and typ

Re: [MBZ] Power steering question-240D

2005-08-21 Thread Mitch Haley
"Dwight E. Giles, Jr." wrote: > > Can I use Mercon/Dexron ATF in my PS pump to top it off? Owners' manual > just says ATF-no type specified. If it's got red stuff in it now, you can. Otherwise, flush the system out with dexIII/mercon so you know what's in it. But the fact that you're asking th

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL Injection Pump

2005-08-21 Thread Marshall Booth
Peter Arnold wrote: My car is at an Indy that was highly recommended by my Indy as a consultant for my injection pump service. I've been quoted $700 for a rebuilt pump from "Yankee Diesel" How many hours labor for an Indy to make this swap? It (exchange pump and set timing) can be done in les

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-21 Thread Marshall Booth
Uncivil Dan wrote: > Why would a diesel expert make such an assumption about hydraulic > lifter base setting tools and I thought you don't answer unsigned > posts? lol When you wrote: > This tool is for setting the base measurement on hydraulic lifters. > Can't be done without one. you intimat

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] a challenge for you engineers

2005-08-21 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 5:40 PM -0500 8/14/05, Luther Gulseth wrote: That's easy! Go down to wal-mart, pay $20 for a little FM synthesizer that plugs into any 1/8" stereo jack, fire it up, and tune your walkman in to the frequency. Don't redesign the wheel, just re-allocate it. (my pologies for mie badd spelin!)

[MBZ] Power steering question-240D

2005-08-21 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Can I use Mercon/Dexron ATF in my PS pump to top it off? Owners' manual just says ATF-no type specified. TIA. Dwight Dwight Giles, Jr. 1979 240D auto, 243K+ miles Wickford RI

Re: [MBZ] Crankshaft seal project/dirty radiatior

2005-08-21 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/20/2005 6:48:15 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: During this process I think I found why my engine was running hot. It seems that stuff was getting through the A/C cooling fines and getting trapped in front of the radiator cooling fins. About

Re: [MBZ] blower motor info

2005-08-21 Thread Joe Knight
I expect you know the epc doesn't speak Bosch, Constantine, but plugging blower p/n into a search it indicates that 126 820 05 42 is common to 126.024/025/032/033/035/037/039/043/044/045/120/125/134/135. Looks like that's virtually all 126 that were officially imported into the NA mkt. Don't see

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
Naw, ok once you get moving. On 8/21/05, Dwight E. Giles, Jr. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > As long as you don't try to use another 240D to pull it. > > Dwight Giles, Jr. > 1979 240D auto, 243K+ miles > Wickford RI > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PRO

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question

2005-08-21 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
As long as you don't try to use another 240D to pull it. Dwight Giles, Jr. 1979 240D auto, 243K+ miles Wickford RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 8:13 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
A pull start works really well, too.

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question

2005-08-21 Thread 72benz250
Hey Brian, have you charge the battery since? did you use a battery tender or something? Batteries do tend to loose their charge over time. Not just that, it's not voltage that turns a starter but amperage. I have seen bateries show 12V on a meter but act the way you're describing. Have you tr

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL Injection Pump

2005-08-21 Thread Tom Hargrave
I've always swapped my own & don't know the official hours. Have you mechanic show you what's in the rate book. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Arnold Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005

Re: [MBZ] WTB German injector nozzles for 82 300SD

2005-08-21 Thread Steve MacSween
someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mac wrote: >Ah, okay, I only mentioned it as you had mentioned you drove >trucks, and >some truck guys refer to the entire injector as a 'nozzle' in casual >conversation, or around here they do anyway. Yea some did, I was just trying to be more MB sp

Re: [MBZ] cheap CD

2005-08-21 Thread Steve MacSween
Look again at the listing. That car needs a LOT. Quite rusty too. Actually I don't think it's cheap at all (~ $1025 when I checked). Not everyone has a yardful o'123s waiting to donate parts, ya'know, Kaleb :-0. Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I dont believe in that so called proven truth. > > C

[MBZ] 300SDL Injection Pump

2005-08-21 Thread Peter Arnold
My car is at an Indy that was highly recommended by my Indy as a consultant for my injection pump service. I've been quoted $700 for a rebuilt pump from "Yankee Diesel" How many hours labor for an Indy to make this swap? Thanks. -- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Connecticut U.S.A. 1987 Mercedes 300S

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-21 Thread BenzBarn
It's used for V8 style engines. Everything from 1976 and on. 450, 380, 500, 6.9 and 560 that I've seen. I know some newer diesels have hydraulic lifters but all the ones I've worked on are mechanical. However, I was talking about MB tools in general; how expensive they can be and how little you

[MBZ] WIS on DVD on eBay!

2005-08-21 Thread Kayoooh
At 05:18 PM 8/20/2005, you wrote: >Anybody tried the newer DVD version of the EPC? I see them on ebay from >time to time and am thinking about getting one. >-- >Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK Kaleb, I ordered the WIS out of the UK ( I believe for 8.99 pounds plus appropriate shipping). To begin

Re: [MBZ] cheap CD

2005-08-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I dont believe in that so called proven truth. Chuck Landenberger wrote: Remember the old proven truth... Ain't nuthin' more expensive than a cheap Mercedes Take care, Chuck Phoenix, AZ On Aug 20, 2005, at 2:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-

Re: [MBZ] CL list of mid august cars

2005-08-21 Thread Woodlandtaylors
How about this one. http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/92322519.html Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of redghost Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 8:21 PM To: Mercedes list Subject: [MBZ] CL list of mid august cars http://seattle.craigs

Re: [MBZ] WTB German injector nozzles for 82 300SD

2005-08-21 Thread RAH
Mac wrote: >Ah, okay, I only mentioned it as you had mentioned you drove >trucks, and >some truck guys refer to the entire injector as a 'nozzle' in casual >conversation, or around here they do anyway. Yea some did, I was just trying to be more MB specific. IIRC most of those Chicken-haulers who

Re: [MBZ] CL cars of mid august

2005-08-21 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/91782327.html --93 s320 $7700 "Moving, must sell by Monday" I thought all the junk bond fugitives had been dealt with already. Good lord. mac

Re: [MBZ] while we are putting crap into our fuel tanks ...

2005-08-21 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Filter it through a toilet paper filter and dump it all in with nearly a full tank.You won't even notice it's there. Mike If your going to filter M-1 thru a toilet paper filter, you might as well just put in back into the engine sump - it's been shown it can last

[MBZ] The first Diesel Superbike: the Star Twin ThunderStar 1200 TDI

2005-08-21 Thread Craig McCluskey
http://www.gizmag.com/go/4273/ Craig

Re: [MBZ] WTB German injector nozzles for 82 300SD

2005-08-21 Thread RAH
Marshall wrote: >The nozzles (NOT the injectors) cost almost $30 EACH now I'm not asking for Giveaways, I'll pay $35 EACH for NOS Bosch or MB German nozzles. Marshall wrote: >Not clear that you can get ANYTHING that is made in Germany >any more. >Bosch has a part number and all you can do is

Re: [MBZ] Oil/Diesel Mixtures

2005-08-21 Thread Marshall Booth
Joe Knight wrote: Odo not turning some of the time would indicate *lower* than actual mileage anyway. joe Darn. I hate it when I do that!! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 1

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-21 Thread Marshall Booth
BenzBarn wrote: This tool is for setting the base measurement on hydraulic lifters. Can't be done without one. There's a small pin that rests on top of the lifter along with the tool and a small red line is on the pin. If it shows red when you place it right you need a thicker or thinner lash pad

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question

2005-08-21 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Standard response, make sure all connections are clean and tight. You only need a slight amount of corrosion under the terminals to get a poor connection. Also if the battery has been discharged completely at some stage then it may damage your battery. Hendrik - Original Message - From: "

Re: [MBZ] Crankshaft seal change on a 87 190D 2.5 Turbo

2005-08-21 Thread Joe Knight
Sounds like a pretty elegant solution to locking the crank, Robert. How'd you go about torquing the M18? I'm guessing you stood on the longest cheater you could fit into the engine compartment. Bummer about the shutoff, but at least you made some progress. joe

Re: [MBZ] Great timing

2005-08-21 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Hi list, While we are talking two wheel transport I thought I'd share the latest from MB. http://www.gizmag.com.au/go/3834/ Looks like the sort of bike grandma would ride but then again given the price of go juice these days.. Wonder what the sticker price is on one of these? I suppose if you

[MBZ] Crankshaft seal change on a 87 190D 2.5 Turbo

2005-08-21 Thread Robert Massmann
Well I got the seal changed on my 190 today. I still have to install the radiator, cooling fan, and miscellaneous items that were removed to complete the task. I ended up removing a bolt from the torque convert /flywheel attachment point and then I took a long bolt and an deep well socket and

Re: [MBZ] epc

2005-08-21 Thread Dan & Sandy Steadman
Rusty, Do you have these available? Dan Steadman - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2005 5:18 PM Subject: [MBZ] epc Anybody tried the newer DVD version of the EPC? I see them on

[MBZ] WTB German injector nozzles for 82 300SD

2005-08-21 Thread RAH
>From: Mitch Haley >Where are the new (current) ones made? >If 4 years will do it, I'd call my local Bosch distributor and see >if I get incredibly lucky. They are made in India. Russ H

Re: [MBZ] brake warning light

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
If they offer me a contract valued in the millions, all of use here get a 320CDI. On 8/20/05, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Sat, 20 Aug 2005 14:53:48 -0500 LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > * = My eyesight is improving for some reason. Left contact went from > > -1.25 to -

Re: [MBZ] brake warning light

2005-08-21 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 20 Aug 2005 14:53:48 -0500 LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > * = My eyesight is improving for some reason. Left contact went from > -1.25 to -.50 & right contact went from -.75 to -.25. I can now see > literally to the horizon without any blurring. Perhaps frequent > exposure to #2 diese

Re: [MBZ] epc

2005-08-21 Thread frederick w moir
I've sent for one, plus WIS. I'll keep you posted Fred Moir Lynn MA It's diesel this and diesel that and "chuck 'im out, the brute!" RK (apologies) At 05:18 PM 8/20/2005, you wrote: Anybody tried the newer DVD version of the EPC? I see them on ebay from time to time and am thinking about gettin

[MBZ] AZ Craigslist MB

2005-08-21 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Slim Pickins.. No, not that guy 1983 Mercedes 300D - $1000 (Peoria, AZ) take care, Chuck Phoenix, AZ

Re: [MBZ] epc

2005-08-21 Thread Joe Knight
It's cool if you're running XP Pro or 2K. Worldwide options w/ datacards. No pricing. Liked the Blue pages in the old Applications index better than the Shop Materials listings in the new one is about all. It's fully searchable for p/n to model which is real nice. Installation's a bit of a PIT

[MBZ] CL cars of mid august

2005-08-21 Thread redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/92322519.html -75 diesel van http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/92280509.html --71 MOG $8500 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/92257317.html --93 TE $6500 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/92257317.html --81 TD $2k http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/92219