Re: [MBZ] why do I have to pour gas down my carbs to get my 250 to start?

2005-09-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yep, will give that a try. Kevin wrote: On Mon, Sep 05, 2005 at 04:50:07PM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Got a 69 250 and have not messed with it too much since I have had it. Used to start it very once in a while and it would usually fire right up. Then it got to where you had to pump th

Re: [MBZ] 603 .971 engine base

2005-09-06 Thread dave walton
The engine included the block and cylinder head assembled, right? Were prechambers and injectors included? Did you have to return your engine to them? Thanks -Dave Walton On 9/6/05, Constantine N. Polites <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > In May 2004, I purchased a 603.971 ( a 603.970 rebuilt) e

Re: [MBZ] a question for LT don and other 240D drivers

2005-09-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Actually I dont have any early 115 body parts. Plenty of later ones though. Kevin wrote: On Mon, Sep 05, 2005 at 04:51:04PM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I drove my wrecked 72 220D stick up and down the street today. Hell, if it wasnt for the rust I would put a new hood and grille on that

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
You should be able to find it at a NAPA or Pep Boys. My local Canadian Tire carries hyraulic oil exactly as you're looking for. Check aroundshould be easy to find! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD 83 300D

[MBZ] a secret message for Chuck Landenberger

2005-09-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So what favor will you do for me if I vote for you? :) -- 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

[MBZ] 603 .971 engine base

2005-09-06 Thread Constantine N. Polites
In May 2004, I purchased a 603.971 ( a 603.970 rebuilt) engine from Mercedes at a cost of $ 5,745 delivered to my warehouse. Part No. 603-010 -30-02-88 It works very well, the oil consumption is now 1 liter in 4,200 miles (thats when the low light goes on-so I fill it with one liter which br

Re: [MBZ] Disaster

2005-09-06 Thread Mitch Haley
redghost wrote: > > WTF is Condi even getting involved in a DOMESTIC issue? With all the countries offering aid, it's her job to coordinate with them.

Re: [MBZ] crankcase oil

2005-09-06 Thread Mitch Haley
Christopher McCann wrote: > > Don't have the link for the new list > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/biodiesel_striplin.net

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-06 Thread Sunil Hari
Jeff, any ideas where i can find non-detergent, additive-free oil? On 9/6/05, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Detergents and additives are what break down and cause sludge formation > in oils. The actual oil itself barely wears out but the additive package > does! > > I can send you a

Re: [MBZ] crankcase oil

2005-09-06 Thread Christopher McCann
Gabriel, Don't have the link for the new list Don't know of ANYONE who has attempted a 50/50 diesel petro oil mix...uncharted waters I would NOT use crankcase oil that was not filtered down to 5 microns I would start out with far less than 50/50 Marshall mentioned that synthetics oils, when ad

Re: [MBZ] trans leak

2005-09-06 Thread Christopher McCann
I had an ATF seep issue once becuase it was over filled and about to burst the seals - luckily I caught it, took some out and then no more seeping. I assume you are checking according to the manual (HOT) and not adding too much... Christopher --- Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > my

Re: [MBZ] hard to start "cold"

2005-09-06 Thread Peter Frederick
Typically the chokes should be closed at 70 F. They must close completely, but unload at full throttle part way open (so you can keep it from flooding). Check fast idle cam (this won't affect starting, but will cause it to stall til it warms up from too low idle), chokes (both carbs), mixture

[MBZ] trans leak

2005-09-06 Thread Luther Gulseth
my '83 SD has been eating trans fluidseems to be about 1/2 pint every 1000 miles, maybe more, I'm not sure. WHare are the possible locations for the leak? My pan gasket looks clean so I'm clueless about where to look now. Are there common leak points on these trans? TIA all, -- Luth

Re: [MBZ] LobstaQ

2005-09-06 Thread Christopher McCann
not sure...think 75 and 76 Christopher --- Harry M.) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Was it 74 and 75 or 75 and 76 they were made ? > > Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >My editor has a Cosworth Vega - there is a sizeable > >Cosworth Vega following. I think only 4,000 or so > we

Re: [MBZ] [OT & Oly, WA only] '03 TDI JETTA compatible VAG COM

2005-09-06 Thread David Goldsmith
Thanks! DG --- redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I bet the > http://forums.biodieselnow.com/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=8 > > would have a large bunch of tdi types to ask > > On Tuesday, September 6, 2005, at 12:36 PM, David > Goldsmith wrote: > > > Yeah, two different places (I waited a couple da

[MBZ] SD Tranny

2005-09-06 Thread Joesasser2
Hey Kaleb, How's everything going? The car's doing good still, just starting to have some problems with it. The cluster isn't all functioning, so will have to get that repaired. There's several vacuum leaks which are affecting systems. We upgraded to the manhole cover rims, got a complete

Re: [MBZ] a question for LT don and other 240D drivers

2005-09-06 Thread Marshall Booth
Kevin wrote: On Tue, Sep 06, 2005 at 05:21:33PM -0400, Mitch Haley wrote: Kevin wrote: 85 190D 2.2 five speed - 40-41 mpg before pirellis were installed, about 36-38 afterwards (tires too sticky). Are the new tires larger diameter than the old? Did the new tires come with an alignment job?

Re: [MBZ] Disaster

2005-09-06 Thread Bucks2
Good thought except that your emergency supplies are canned goods. When you put away emergency supplies you don't know if the emergency is going to knock out electricity so if they require cold then you've put the wrong stuff away. When you move upstairs you take your supplies with you so now yo

Re: [MBZ] Disaster

2005-09-06 Thread redghost
WTF is Condi even getting involved in a DOMESTIC issue? The woman is the SECRETARY OF STATE! She deals with foreign weenies and disasters, not local monkey shines. I will grant that the Governor of LA has acted like it is some third world nation not aligned with USA, but Condi has nothing to

Re: [MBZ] Disaster

2005-09-06 Thread Bucks2
From: "David Brodbeck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Disaster To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1 On Tue, 6 Sep 2005 15:26:58 EDT, Bucks2 wrote > The local government should be implementing plans to

Re: [MBZ] W124 sunroof kaput

2005-09-06 Thread Kevin J. Slater
Go ahead Marshall, you tell him.. ...Kevin Dave M. wrote: >Hi all, > >I just had a sickening experience... hearing unnatural noises when >trying to open my sunroof (down & back) from a popped-up state. >Something is broken but I can't tell what exactly. There's a bar that >goes across the width,

Re: [MBZ] [OT & Oly, WA only] '03 TDI JETTA compatible VAG COM

2005-09-06 Thread redghost
I bet the http://forums.biodieselnow.com/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=8 would have a large bunch of tdi types to ask On Tuesday, September 6, 2005, at 12:36 PM, David Goldsmith wrote: Yeah, two different places (I waited a couple days after the first post before cross-posting) and also to [EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [MBZ] a question for LT don and other 240D drivers

2005-09-06 Thread Mitch Haley
Kevin wrote: > > Kevin wrote: > > > 85 190D 2.2 five speed - 40-41 mpg before pirellis were installed, about > > > 36-38 > > > afterwards (tires too sticky). > > > Same diameter (within a few mm), same alignment. Used wheels on rims that > were a lot cleaner, just the tires are way wider (205 inst

Re: [MBZ] a question for LT don and other 240D drivers

2005-09-06 Thread Kevin
On Tue, Sep 06, 2005 at 05:21:33PM -0400, Mitch Haley wrote: > Kevin wrote: > > 85 190D 2.2 five speed - 40-41 mpg before pirellis were installed, about > > 36-38 > > afterwards (tires too sticky). > > Are the new tires larger diameter than the old? > Did the new tires come with an alignment job?

Re: [MBZ] a question for LT don and other 240D drivers

2005-09-06 Thread Mitch Haley
Kevin wrote: > 85 190D 2.2 five speed - 40-41 mpg before pirellis were installed, about 36-38 > afterwards (tires too sticky). Are the new tires larger diameter than the old? Did the new tires come with an alignment job? Did they botch the toe-in?

Re: [MBZ] why do I have to pour gas down my carbs to get my 250 to start?

2005-09-06 Thread Kevin
On Mon, Sep 05, 2005 at 04:50:07PM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Got a 69 250 and have not messed with it too much since I have had it. > Used to start it very once in a while and it would usually fire right > up. Then it got to where you had to pump the hell out of the pedal then > crank i

Re: [MBZ] a question for LT don and other 240D drivers

2005-09-06 Thread Kevin
On Mon, Sep 05, 2005 at 07:16:21PM -0700, Zeitgeist wrote: > My '73 220D w/powersteering never got less than 30 mpg, and I'm a bit > puzzled that the 123 series cars get less than that. My'87 300TD has > never gotten less than 26 mpg (usually no less than 30 mpg) and the > '84 300D seems to consis

Re: [MBZ] a question for LT don and other 240D drivers

2005-09-06 Thread Kevin
On Mon, Sep 05, 2005 at 04:51:04PM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > I drove my wrecked 72 220D stick up and down the street today. Hell, if > it wasnt for the rust I would put a new hood and grille on that thing > and keep it. You probably have a hood and grille in the yard somewhere you can b

Re: [MBZ] [OT & Oly, WA only] '03 TDI JETTA compatible VAG COM

2005-09-06 Thread David Goldsmith
The full story: very shortly after getting my car back from Dr. Dan's last Thurs., the "Check Engine" light came on, so I quickly brought it back to him. His VAG-COM returned a glow plug #3 problem, which he reported is a very common problem on that car. But upon checking it (removing it and send

[MBZ] W124 sunroof kaput

2005-09-06 Thread Dave M.
Hi all, I just had a sickening experience... hearing unnatural noises when trying to open my sunroof (down & back) from a popped-up state. Something is broken but I can't tell what exactly. There's a bar that goes across the width, on the rear of the opening... the left side moves back, the right

Re: [MBZ] Steering Vibration

2005-09-06 Thread Marshall Booth
ned kleinhenz wrote: My '95 E300D (124 body) has an awful steering wheel vibration at ~65 mph. At any other speed, very little vibration is noticable. I rotated the tires front to back and that did not change anything. From a web search, I found another list that suggesedt this may be caused

Re: [MBZ] 27mm socket

2005-09-06 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As I recall that is the same size I will need to turn the crankshaft to check thr cam chain, right? - <> You can use a 27 mm OR a 1 1/16" (1 1/16"=26.99 mm). I've been using a Sears Craftsman deep socket 1 1/16" for doing injectors and crank sockets for about 40

Re: [MBZ] Disaster

2005-09-06 Thread BenzBarn
Seems to be a responsible view - everyone looking out for themselves in case a disaster strikes. Makes good sense really... However, look at what happened. The State level of government was just as smashed up as everything around it. It would seem that after they went through the storm it s

[MBZ] 300TD

2005-09-06 Thread frederick w moir
Hi,All. Local Want Ad. 85 300TD New starter. alt., calipers,rotors and muffler sys. Gray w/tan int. 220k miles Many extra parts. $700 Motivated seller. E mail is better. [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Jefferson MA) 508-829-7358 83 300TD Runs. Gd for parts. Midnight blue w/blue int. 200k

Re: [MBZ] disaster

2005-09-06 Thread Bucks2
Here is a blurb from one of my coworkers currently in New Orleans. Our normal day starts around 04:30 and ends anywhere from 01:30 to 03:30 (short nights). And if you get in line before the army arrives (and I literally mean the real army - with their weapons) then you can get a good breakfast (

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
Detergents and additives are what break down and cause sludge formation in oils. The actual oil itself barely wears out but the additive package does! I can send you a pic of one of our heating pumps that some brain surgeon put detergent oil into. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD 83 300D

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-06 Thread Sunil Hari
My stringer is from the late 60s/early 70s. Weighs more than a hundred pounds - got a huge motor, hydraulic reservoir, and solid iron parts. Is Mobil 1 ATF thin enough? Also, why would they be so adamant in mandating no detergents or additives? Also, I checked at my local auto parts stores, an

Re: [MBZ] [OT & Oly, WA only] '03 TDI JETTA compatible VAG COM

2005-09-06 Thread Zeitgeist
Did you trip a fault code? If I had kept my '96 Passat, I'd of picked up the VAG-COM myself. I wanted to bypass the EGR to avoid coking up the intake, which requires that the computer be tricked into accepting this as normal operation. Good luck. On 9/6/05, David Goldsmith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> w

Re: [MBZ] Disaster

2005-09-06 Thread David Brodbeck
On Tue, 6 Sep 2005 15:26:58 EDT, Bucks2 wrote > The local government should be implementing plans to get people out of > the area. Certainly I agree. I'm not sure any local government has the resources to pull that off without federal help, though, especially in this era of tight budgets. > T

Re: [MBZ] [OT & Oly, WA only] '03 TDI JETTA compatible VAG COM

2005-09-06 Thread David Goldsmith
Yeah, two different places (I waited a couple days after the first post before cross-posting) and also to [EMAIL PROTECTED], all before posting here; no positive responses yet. Thanks. DG --- Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think there are only two or maybe three listers > total here i

Re: [MBZ] [OT & Oly, WA only] '03 TDI JETTA compatible VAG COM

2005-09-06 Thread Zeitgeist
I think there are only two or maybe three listers total here in Olympia, and I don't have one. Did you post this request over on the tdi club site? On 9/6/05, David Goldsmith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Any listers in the Oly, WA area got an '03 TDI JETTA > compatible VAG-COM I can visit you to

Re: [MBZ] Disaster

2005-09-06 Thread Bucks2
You have good points. Let's think about them though. "saw the problem coming miles away". Yes, they knew it would hit somewhere. But as hurricanes come ashore they move. So, you move your rescue equipment OUT of the area likely to be hit so it would be ready when needed. The local government

Re: [MBZ] a question for LT don and other 240D drivers

2005-09-06 Thread Marshall Booth
OK Don wrote: So, why are the 115 220Ds getting 6 to 10 more mpg than a 123 240D? The 240D isn't THAT much larger an engine, and the 123 might be a tad lighter than a 115? Most 220Ds are not routinely getting 6-10 mpg better mpg than 240Ds unless driven very differently. Many fewer W115 220D/

[MBZ] hard to start "cold"

2005-09-06 Thread Mike Boerner
"How tight should the choke be at that temp? should it be closed all the way(2.4 mm openening)" George, I'm pretty sure there's a specified "choke gap" adjustment. That said, the choke gap clearance depends on the choke heater covers being set at their index marks, the choke actuating rods (tensi

Re: [MBZ] Need valve for self-levelling system

2005-09-06 Thread Marshall Booth
David Bruckmann wrote: Hello gang, My SLS valve gave up, and they appear to be unobtanium at the moment; out of stock at Rusty's suppliers and no ETA. Ditto in Canada. If anyone has a valve in reasonable shape (I don't care if the car "sagged" or whatever... as long as it isn't corroded to h

Re: [MBZ] Isama Ben Ladin dead (OT, no guns)

2005-09-06 Thread Gerald R. Flintrop
Bob, How can he “shove”, as you suggest? His head is already occupying that space. Jerry Ö¿Ö ~ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob DuPuy Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 7:21 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject:

Re: [MBZ] 27mm socket

2005-09-06 Thread Fmiser
rumor has it that [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > As I recall that is the same size I will need to turn the crankshaft to check > thr cam chain, right? > > > > - > <> A 1-1/16 inch socket will also work. A word of caution though! Many of the sockets that I looked at have a shoulder inside that

[MBZ] [OT & Oly, WA only] '03 TDI JETTA compatible VAG COM

2005-09-06 Thread David Goldsmith
Any listers in the Oly, WA area got an '03 TDI JETTA compatible VAG-COM I can visit you to use? Thanks! DG __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: [MBZ] Disaster

2005-09-06 Thread David Brodbeck
On Tue, 6 Sep 2005 12:32:00 EDT, Bucks2 wrote > If anyone thinks that the president of the US, the head of FEMA or anyone > else at that level needs to run out of the room shouting orders, you're sadly > mistaken. Large organizations move slowly. They can do tremendous things, but > it doesn't h

Re: [MBZ] Isama Ben Ladin dead (OT, no guns)

2005-09-06 Thread redghost
1984 We see what the press shows, and read what the media provides. If the Afro-Asian conglomerate is attacking us, we are at peace with the Austro-pacific Hegemony. All we see is the war, not the feel good stories On Tuesday, September 6, 2005, at 06:08 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And

[MBZ] Need valve for self-levelling system

2005-09-06 Thread David Bruckmann
Hello gang, My SLS valve gave up, and they appear to be unobtanium at the moment; out of stock at Rusty's suppliers and no ETA. Ditto in Canada. If anyone has a valve in reasonable shape (I don't care if the car "sagged" or whatever... as long as it isn't corroded to hell), I'd be interested

Re: [MBZ] Isama Ben Ladin dead (OT, no guns)

2005-09-06 Thread redghost
Nope, just that what they choose to show is not the happy helpers that are doing work, but the horrific destruction. Both are true, one gets more airtime and thus tells a less balanced story. This morning we get the stories of people who did get off their duff and with what little was availab

Re: [MBZ] New Orleans looting

2005-09-06 Thread redghost
He did unspeakable things to a cigar. That is unforgivable On Monday, September 5, 2005, at 08:48 PM, David Brodbeck wrote: Alan Duff wrote: From: "David Brodbeck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The New Orleans Times-Picayune has published an open letter to the President: You Bush haters are a sad,

Re: [MBZ] Steering Vibration

2005-09-06 Thread Dave M.
There are no caster bushings on a 124, that's a 140-specific issue. I would start by testing the steering shock - disconnect one end and see how much damping there is, it should take a lot of muscle to move it in & out. Otherwise look for any play in steering linkages, particularly the idler arm bu

Re: [MBZ] Plate light (failed inspection)

2005-09-06 Thread 72benz250
Hey Craig, This is the way the terminal to the drivers side rear light looks like AB | | 1 2 3 4 5 6* A & B are the Right & Left plate lights they connect through a terminal ( | ) to connections 1 & 2. As it stands neither of them have power when the lights are on. 6* doe

Re: [MBZ] Tightening Connecting Rod bolts

2005-09-06 Thread Dave M.
Pretty sure Constantine got a factory rebuilt long block. Expect the cost to be $6-$7k plus labor & misc parts. Suddenly six conrods doesn't sound as expensive, if you already have the engine apart. Photos of that crate engine are here: http://www.w124performance.com/images/OM603.970_crate_engi

Re: [MBZ] Disaster

2005-09-06 Thread Bucks2
How many of us work in large organizations? Or if you know someone who works in one ask them about it. Let's imagine a big report is about to go out from your New Orleans office. This report is to the shareholders, or the board of directors or to whomever you think is an important person in your

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-06 Thread Potter, Tom E
Check out the oil sold for hydraulic jacks. It is available at your FLAPS. Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Sunil Hari Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 1

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-06 Thread Len Sokoloff
You probably want something like Fork Oil, available at bike shops. I have some 10W in the garage that I use for the dampers on my Solex carbs. Len -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sunil Hari Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 12:06 PM To

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-06 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/6/2005 9:06:14 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I need to find hydraulic oil for my racket stringer (I swear, I'm not making this up). I can't find any where I've looked that meets my specs - looked at Lowe's, Advance Auto, and a local transm

[MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-06 Thread Sunil Hari
I need to find hydraulic oil for my racket stringer (I swear, I'm not making this up). I can't find any where I've looked that meets my specs - looked at Lowe's, Advance Auto, and a local transmission shop. Specs - very lightweight (0, 5 or 10W MAX), with NO detergents or additives at all. I ne

[MBZ] Steering Vibration

2005-09-06 Thread ned kleinhenz
My '95 E300D (124 body) has an awful steering wheel vibration at ~65 mph. At any other speed, very little vibration is noticable. I rotated the tires front to back and that did not change anything. From a web search, I found another list that suggesedt this may be caused by failure of the front

Re: [MBZ] W108 Zenith carb question

2005-09-06 Thread Don & Teresa Merriman
Plug readings work well when using leaded gas, not so good with unleaded, the lead left the residue that you could read. Have your friend follow you up the hill with & without the filter. Black smoke, too rich, blue smoke a oil burner, white smoke is the death smoke of water in the engine. When

Re: [MBZ] why do I have to pour gas down my carbs to get my 250 to start?

2005-09-06 Thread LT Don
I use it every spring in my motorcycle. Magic stuff. Brother-in-law also reports good results with his old Gold Wing. On 9/6/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Anybody try the seafoam treatment? works very well to clean up gummed up > carburators. > > > > -- 1977 240D

[MBZ] hard to start "cold"

2005-09-06 Thread 72benz250
Hi all, This morning I attempted to start my car "cold", about 75' this morning and I had a miserable time. I eventualy got tired of trying to crank it, took off the air filter , opened the choke to disable the fast idle and she was able to start ok-ish. Stalled until she hit about 180 on the

Re: [MBZ] why do I have to pour gas down my carbs to get my 250 to start?

2005-09-06 Thread 72benz250
Anybody try the seafoam treatment? works very well to clean up gummed up carburators. Kaleb, when gasoline evaporates it leaves behind a varnish. This varnish makes everything sticky and blocks up ports. If the car still runs, go to autozone and pickup some carb cleaner that you add to your fu

Re: [MBZ] W108 Zenith carb question

2005-09-06 Thread 72benz250
Hey Roberto, Sounds like your air filter is clogged. When was the last time it was replaced. You can try tapping it on the floor. If it leaves a ring of dirt all arround then you need a replacement. Otherwise turning the screw in will make it leaner. Try 1/8 of a turn at a time. Too much and y

Re: [MBZ] Plate light (failed inspection)

2005-09-06 Thread 72benz250
Hey LT, Yeah it is working and I did that over the weekend looks like I'll pass the inspection today. I'm just wondering where that connector is and how it's routed. I prefer to fix things properly than to do a bubba patch ;) -- Original message -- I assume that the ta

Re: [MBZ] stop the e-mail????

2005-09-06 Thread Jwtdiesel
Thanks, Don. Thank you, Jay 95 MB E300D 93K The new baby 83 MB 300D 241K The silver coffin 99 Mercury Sable wagon 24 valve 80K Cannondale SR500 Allentown,Pa. http://www.thecornerstonefamily.org/

Re: [MBZ] stop the e-mail????

2005-09-06 Thread LT Don
To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Simply select "no mail" at the appropriate place. On 9/6/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > How can I stop the e-mail for a few weeks? Jay > > > > Thank you, Jay >

[MBZ] stop the e-mail????

2005-09-06 Thread Jwtdiesel
How can I stop the e-mail for a few weeks? Jay Thank you, Jay 95 MB E300D 93K The new baby 83 MB 300D 241K The silver coffin 99 Mercury Sable wagon 24 valve 80K Cannondale SR500 Allentown,Pa. http://www.thecornerstonefamily.org/

Re: [MBZ] Isama Ben Ladin dead (OT, no guns)

2005-09-06 Thread Bob DuPuy
Hey Andrew, Why don't you take your negative anti america liberal attitudes and shove them up your ass. Either do something to help, lend a positive sugestion about what can be done, or shut up. Bob DuPuy Parrish, Fl

Re: [MBZ] OT-video camera

2005-09-06 Thread andrew strasfogel
Does Nikon make one? On 9/6/05, Gerald R. Flintrop <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Is that a video, a still, or a combination? > > Jerry Ö¿Ö > ~ > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Harry "M.)" > Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 9:

Re: [MBZ] Isama Ben Ladin dead (OT, no guns)

2005-09-06 Thread thargrav
Andrew, You are correct - its the same type of coverage as Iraq. And I know better. My youngest Son was on the ground there and he constantly told us about the good that was being done in that country. Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com Quoting andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Then by your

Re: [MBZ] Isama Ben Ladin dead (OT, no guns)

2005-09-06 Thread andrew strasfogel
Then by your logic, since the media focusses on the pain, death, destruciton, and suffering more than focussing on the overwhelming number of survivors, then this proves that the "crisis" is a creation of the liberal media out to get Bush! On 9/4/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] When Kleb hits NOLA

2005-09-06 Thread andrew strasfogel
It's like a giant size kid's truck. I want one! On 9/2/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://makeashorterlink.com/?H2B331ABB > > Bound to need this wonder to get all his new toys home > > > -- > Clay > Seattle Bioburner > > 1972 220D - Gump > 1995 E300D - Cleo > 1987 300SDL - PO

Re: [MBZ] 27mm socket

2005-09-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
right. You need one with thin walls though so it will fit around the fuel return nipples. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As I recall that is the same size I will need to turn the crankshaft to check thr cam chain, right? - <> ___ For used parts email [EMAI

Re: [MBZ] why do I have to pour gas down my carbs to get my 250

2005-09-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
good place to start, thanks. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb, Sounds like the vent valve is staying open & fuel is evaporating from the float bowl. Leather (IIRC) accel. pump seals dry out and pump little fuel until the bowl fills & they swell again. Mike Boerner 87 300sdl 125k, 87 300d 130k,

Re: [MBZ] 240d park/neutral interlock question

2005-09-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well Im in the middle of a 4 year long swap on my euro project. The euro engine is in, just have to hook everything up now. Next is my 8 year long 240D engine swap, followed by my almost a year after the first 5 year engine swap on another 240D. OK Don wrote: I'm a t least a close second -

Re: [MBZ] why do I have to pour gas down my carbs to get my 250 to start?

2005-09-06 Thread LT Don
You replaced the fuses, I assume? On 9/6/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thanks, makes sense. What about the fact though that it doesnt want to > start even after running a while. You shut it off, then try to start it > right away and it doenst seem to get fuel. > > --

Re: [MBZ] why do I have to pour gas down my carbs to get my 250 to start?

2005-09-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Thanks, makes sense. What about the fact though that it doesnt want to start even after running a while. You shut it off, then try to start it right away and it doenst seem to get fuel. Peter Frederick wrote: Most likely dry carbs (all the gas evaporated) compounded by sticky chokes. Both

Re: [MBZ] Tightening Connecting Rod bolts.

2005-09-06 Thread Marshall Booth
dave walton wrote: Any pointers on how to procure a rebuilt engine would be appreciated. My local mercedes dealer is useless - on a good day. It is curious that the cylinder wall rim above the area of travel of the top piston ring is roughly as out of round as the area where the piston travels.

Re: [MBZ] OT-video camera

2005-09-06 Thread Gerald R. Flintrop
Is that a video, a still, or a combination? Jerry   Ö¿Ö     ~ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harry " M.)" Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 9:31 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT-video camera I picked up a HP Pho

Re: [MBZ] OT-video camera

2005-09-06 Thread Harry  M.
I picked up a HP Photosmart that takes exellent pictures and comes with a docking station that links up with a HP printer. The whole package was under $300 "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I have the Sony HC-21 Handycam and it works great.  With an extra battery >and some tapes it

Re: [MBZ] 27mm socket

2005-09-06 Thread Bob Rentfro
[EMAIL PROTECTED] typed: "As I recall that is the same size I will need to turn the crankshaft to check thr cam chain, right? its a 27mm deep socket" I am able to turn mine with a 17mm (I believe) on the power steering sproket. It's not the knucklebuster the 27mm on the main crank is. Bo

Re: [MBZ] 27mm socket

2005-09-06 Thread David Brodbeck
Peter Frederick wrote: > Go to Sear, they have a nice one for about $8 last time I bought one > (who knows what it is now!). > > 27 mm fits the injectors too. I've used that socket to remove injectors on VWs, before. One caution -- be careful not to put a side load on it, or you may damage the

Re: [MBZ] 27mm socket

2005-09-06 Thread Peter Frederick
Go to Sear, they have a nice one for about $8 last time I bought one (who knows what it is now!). 27 mm fits the injectors too. Peter

Re: [MBZ] New Orleans looting

2005-09-06 Thread David Brodbeck
Alan Duff wrote: > From: "David Brodbeck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >>The New Orleans Times-Picayune has published an open letter to the >>President: > > > You Bush haters are a sad, bitter lot. I find it amusing when Republicans complain about that, considering their hate of Clinton is so strong

Re: [MBZ] 27mm socket

2005-09-06 Thread redghost
I found that the 616 has head bolts that got in the way of removal. Hex key for that. Also good to get a spanner of a certain size to grab the upper body of the injector.PB blaster and Kroil to loosen, and the spanner makes a good whacking platform to knock the injector loose. On Monday,

Re: [MBZ] 3 Cyl. 240D

2005-09-06 Thread Steve MacSween
Others have chimed in with good advice, John. I would put my money on you having dirty injectors. But obviously that's my shot in the twilight, so don't take it as any sort of gospel. One thing you *may* want to do is run through a tin of Diesel Purge, though I don't think anyone has yet mentioned

[MBZ] W108 Zenith carb question

2005-09-06 Thread Roberto
Hello guys After a month out on a vacation trip I am back to the list, this time I have a question about mix screw on a doble Zenith carburators of my 280s W108, I know is a sily question but I am a little confuse about what my service manual describe, I use to make a running test in a small h

Re: [MBZ] 27mm socket

2005-09-06 Thread thargrav
It's the same. Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: > As I recall that is the same size I will need to turn the crankshaft to > check > thr cam chain, right? > > > > - > <> > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Un

Re: [MBZ] Tightening Connecting Rod bolts.

2005-09-06 Thread dave walton
Any pointers on how to procure a rebuilt engine would be appreciated. My local mercedes dealer is useless - on a good day. It is curious that the cylinder wall rim above the area of travel of the top piston ring is roughly as out of round as the area where the piston travels. It is possible that

[MBZ] A/C condensor for '78 450SLC

2005-09-06 Thread OK Don
Does anyone have pros/cons for the aftermarket vs. Behr condensors? I need to replace the one in the '78 450SLC. The choices so far are: Rusty - $250, ? warranty, http://tinyurl.com/d3y8y, Behr eBay 1 - $150, 30 day warranty, http://tinyurl.com/ah7ss, after market eBay 2 - $120, 90 day warranty, h

Re: [MBZ] 240d park/neutral interlock question

2005-09-06 Thread Mike Canfield
OH NO...Sounds WAY too familiarI sell Suzuki and Geo 4x4 parts and have a yard full of them to mow around. Been glad it has been dry this summer so the grass didn't grow much after I mowed it a couple times..Mike - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTEC

[MBZ] 27mm socket

2005-09-06 Thread johnvi
As I recall that is the same size I will need to turn the crankshaft to check thr cam chain, right? - <>

Re: [MBZ] a question for LT don and other 240D drivers

2005-09-06 Thread Zeitgeist
My '73 220D w/powersteering never got less than 30 mpg, and I'm a bit puzzled that the 123 series cars get less than that. My'87 300TD has never gotten less than 26 mpg (usually no less than 30 mpg) and the '84 300D seems to consistently get between 24 and 25 mpg. The location of that oil filter

Re: [MBZ] why do I have to pour gas down my carbs to get my 250 to start?

2005-09-06 Thread OK Don
You don't drive it enough! On 9/5/05, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Most likely dry carbs (all the gas evaporated) compounded by sticky > chokes. > > Both chokes must close (and open) properly to get good cold starts, and > if it's been sitting while in the summer, the carbs are go

[MBZ] A/C condensor for '78 450SLC

2005-09-06 Thread OK Don
Does anyone have pros/cons for the aftermarket vs. Behr condensors? I need to replace the one in the '78 450SLC. The choices so far are: Rusty - $250, ? warranty, http://tinyurl.com/d3y8y, Behr eBay 1 - $150, 30 day warranty, http://tinyurl.com/ah7ss, after market eBay 2 - $120, 90 day warranty, h

Re: [MBZ] 240d park/neutral interlock question

2005-09-06 Thread Mike Canfield
HEHEHEHE.They do have the headquarters there. Mike - Original Message - From: "redghost" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 4:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240d park/neutral interlock question Oh, Mike must be an honora

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