Re: [MBZ] 79 450SL oil change ?s

2005-11-10 Thread Peter Frederick
Mobil 1 in either 10W30 or 15W50 will work fine -- for summer, I'd definitely use the 15W50. The 0W40 is probably too thin. The oil filter canister sticks straight down just in front of the cross-member on the passenger side. You must remove the center bolt and drop the canister to get the

[MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread Christopher McCann
maladjusted - i.e. badly in need of adjustment... Thanks! Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -1987 300TD, 150K miles, Rotkäppchen (Little Red Riding Hood) -1985 300SD, 209K miles, Wulf (http://www.pictureblogger.com/My-1985-Mercedes-Benz-300SD) -1976 240D, ManyK

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread LT Don
Less power = more fuel = uh, yea. On 11/10/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: maladjusted - i.e. badly in need of adjustment... Thanks! Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -1987 300TD, 150K miles, Rotkäppchen (Little Red Riding Hood) -1985 300SD, 209K

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread Christopher McCann
= uh, thanks that's what I thought, but never hurts to ask, except I look dumb, but I don't care about that :-) Chris LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Less power = more fuel = uh, yea. On 11/10/05, Christopher McCann wrote: maladjusted - i.e. badly in need of adjustment...

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread PONDERSOA
hay look the purpose of this list should be to help answer questions problems will never be fixed and knowledge will not passed if people dont ask questions ( dhe hell good is this list for if we cant put our heads together!) oh yeah misadjusted vales can also cause engine damage collins

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread Christopher McCann
thanks, Mitch. Someone who HAD a 220D gave me his old valve adjustement wrenches - 14mm. Will these work on a '76 240D and if so, what else do I need...feeler guages...are those car specific or do they come in a generic set at an auto parts store?. I obviously need some numbers that I

[MBZ] Compression Tester 240D

2005-11-10 Thread johnvi
Thank you Marshall. I will warm it up before I check it. Will removing the glow plugs while they are hot damage the threads? John I. Any advice on this procedure would be very much appreciated. Mercedes set acceptable pressures for NEW engines in the 24-30 bar range (350-435 psi). Most used

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread Hans Neureiter
Feeler gauges are generic. Best are the ones that are marked metric and SAE . On 11/9/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: thanks, Mitch. Someone who HAD a 220D gave me his old valve adjustement wrenches - 14mm. Will these work on a '76 240D and if so, what else do I need...feeler

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread Christopher McCann
cold, OK...I think I got confused with Marshall's comment in another message on cold COMPRESSION TESTING being variable...now that I think about it, I remember asking my Indy about this once and he said, No we don't adjust them cold, we adjust them at room temperature. HAHAHA! same

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread LT Don
I'd have sent a congratulations IF you'd informed us of the event ... dude! Last I heard, you were being forbidden to attend the BBQ-Q due to an impending birth. On 11/10/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: :-) -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle

Re: [MBZ] 79 450SL oil change ?s

2005-11-10 Thread Dave M.
Just a sec... anything xW-30 is really too thin, and not approved for summer use at least in any MB owner's manual I've seen. In order, the preferred M-1 weights would be 5W-40, 15W-50, and (least preferred) 0W-40. All the other stuff (xW-30 or xW-20) is for little high-revving ricer motors, not

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread Marshall Booth
Christopher McCann wrote: = uh, thanks that's what I thought, but never hurts to ask, except I look dumb, but I don't care about that :-) Chris LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Less power = more fuel = uh, yea. And will start more and more poorly as temps drop. May not start at all

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread Bob Rentfro
Christopher happily typed: She is doing well. Congrats, pappy. They pronounced it mer-said-is - don't know if that is correct. Yes, that is exactly correct. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 142K Litchfield Park, AZ

Re: [MBZ] 300D timing chain replacement

2005-11-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
You need 2 people, one to feed chain, one to turn the engine over. First things first though, why are you changing it? Have you checked to see if its stretched? Tom Scordato wrote: Contemplaing doing timing chain overdue at 270K miles. I have been doing some research. It appears a chain

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
hopefully he shows up at the next okieq LT Don wrote: I'd have sent a congratulations IF you'd informed us of the event ... dude! Last I heard, you were being forbidden to attend the BBQ-Q due to an impending birth. On 11/10/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: :-) --

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread Marshall Booth
Christopher McCann wrote: cold, OK...I think I got confused with Marshall's comment in another message on cold COMPRESSION TESTING being variable...now that I think about it, I remember asking my Indy about this once and he said, No we don't adjust them cold, we adjust them at room

Re: [MBZ] Compression Tester 240D

2005-11-10 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you Marshall. I will warm it up before I check it. Will removing the glow plugs while they are hot damage the threads? NO! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-10 Thread Mike Canfield
That is the most disgusting thing I have ever seenMike - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Beer enema uhh dude, wrong list redghost wrote:

Re: [MBZ] I am an outsider now

2005-11-10 Thread Zeitgeist
Are you required to be certified for the upgraded Coast Guard Land Yacht license in order to navigate that barge? On 11/9/05, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fellow listers, Because I sold my 90 300D and I am still looking for a replacement benz, I had to purchase something to drive.

Re: [MBZ] 300D timing chain replacement

2005-11-10 Thread Tom Scordato
Kaleb said Have you checked to see if its stretched? No Kaleb not yet I will. Valves due for adjustment in three months or so. 10-4 on the two man job. Tom - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

[MBZ] Carfax LESSONS LEARNED

2005-11-10 Thread Tom Scordato
Just for your info Carfax has some flaws. I bought a 1981 MB 240D last November, advertised with 71,000 miles. Did a car fax check, was fine, mileage is confirmed ok. Shipped her cross country. With in five minutes of having it home rifled through glove box. Found old maintenance records

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-10 Thread PONDERSOA
the hell happened to just having a few friends by some bbq maybe watch a little football... some brew ...? normal stuff ... why did u post this? jesus man sup wit that? collins 1985 500 sec

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread Christopher McCann
I loved the OkieQ, will definitely be there...now I have three MB's to choose from for the trip...the 300TD is getting cooler and cooler (the more I drive it)...even if it is packed with kiddie car seats. Chris Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hopefully he shows up at the

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-10 Thread redghost
damn, this was supposed to go to Banned, I will have to stop with the new meds and email until I get a better grip on what I send SO SORRY PLEASE IGNORE On Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at 02:14 PM, redghost wrote: http://www.dumpalink.com/media/1131535942/Beer_And_A_Butt -- Clay

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-10 Thread redghost
IT WAS MEANT FOR BANNED not this group On Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at 02:20 PM, Zeitgeist wrote: ...and you poke fun at the French? On 11/9/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.dumpalink.com/media/1131535942/Beer_And_A_Butt -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread OK Don
Valves don't close, combustion gases leak, burning valves and seats, possible cracking the head. On 11/9/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: damage - how? valves hit piston? valves move too much and damage themselves? Chris -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread Mitch Haley
Christopher McCann wrote: damage - how? valves hit piston? valves move too much and damage themselves? Valves with negative clearance (always open) getting scorched by flames flowing past them when they should be shut. You should read the valve adjustment .pdf from the factory service

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-10 Thread redghost
AGAIN SO Sorry, I will no longer mix new medication and email On Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at 03:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: uhh dude, wrong list redghost wrote: http://www.dumpalink.com/media/1131535942/Beer_And_A_Butt -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo

Re: [MBZ] 300D timing chain replacement

2005-11-10 Thread redghost
I would not advise doing it solo. Even with two of us and the chain grabber lead thing it was a touchy situation. There were a few times we had to make sure we had not skipped a tooth. This is a five hand job with two heads and some beer On Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at 05:13 PM, Tom

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-10 Thread Zeitgeist
Just send me your remaining meds and all will be forgiven. On 11/9/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: AGAIN SO Sorry, I will no longer mix new medication and email Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (210k) '84 300D (205k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-10 Thread redghost
MY EXTREME BAD New meds, meant to go to banned On Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at 05:44 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the hell happened to just having a few friends by some bbq maybe watch a little football... some brew ...? normal stuff ... why did u post this? jesus man sup wit

[MBZ] New Kid on the 'list'

2005-11-10 Thread BillR
My gramma had a cousin named Mercedes (also German side)...don't know if the wife would go for that. They pronounced it mer-said-is - don't know if that is correct. Liesel is a popular girls name in Germany: Liesel Mercedes McCann That't too much even for me!...I think... Take Care!

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-10 Thread redghost
Y'all do not want these. Really mess you up. Make you send things to online community that result in huge embarrassment. Besides the internal side effect make getting a beer colonic a real good sounding idea On Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at 06:01 PM, Zeitgeist wrote: Just send me your

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread Marshall Booth
Christopher McCann wrote: Do you adjust the exhaust valve clearance too (imagine you do)...what are the clearances for them? Any online description on how to do this? Maybe in my friends W123 240D chiltons (or haynes?) manual... Don't even consider doing the job without reading the

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread LT Don
Marshall -- If Chris has a cold setting he wouldn't have seventeen daughters and still be in his 20s. Don On 11/10/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher McCann wrote: Do you adjust the exhaust valve clearance too (imagine you do)...what are the clearances for them?

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-10 Thread Zeitgeist
Hey, what part of all will be forgiven did you not understand??? Just send the freakin meds, man On 11/9/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Y'all do not want these. Really mess you up. Make you send things to online community that result in huge embarrassment. Casey Olympia, WA

Re: [MBZ] 300TE Demise / Manuals / Mat

2005-11-10 Thread Royce Engler
So who's the guy molesting the beautiful lady in the white dress GRIN Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 265K -Original Message- From: TimothyPilgrim [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 5:14 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300TE Demise / Manuals /

Re: [MBZ] 300TE Demise / Manuals / Mat

2005-11-10 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I don't know, but if I ever get a hold of him... POW! Straight to the moon! Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/9/05, Royce Engler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So who's the guy molesting the beautiful lady in the white dress GRIN Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 265K

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread Marshall Booth
LT Don wrote: Marshall -- If Chris has a cold setting he wouldn't have seventeen daughters and still be in his 20s. Now you tell me Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D

[MBZ] Steering centering plug thread size

2005-11-10 Thread Mike Piles
On my 1985 300SD I'm going to do some steering system work. Does anyone know the thread size of the special centering tool? Mike Piles

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
this is very very sad. Less than a year ago you were a 1-MB newbie, now you have 3. Christopher McCann wrote: I loved the OkieQ, will definitely be there...now I have three MB's to choose from for the trip...the 300TD is getting cooler and cooler (the more I drive it)...even if it is

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I could tell from reading the link it was going to be bad, in a pervinesque way. Zeitgeist wrote: Hey, what part of all will be forgiven did you not understand??? Just send the freakin meds, man On 11/9/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Y'all do not want these. Really mess you

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level

2005-11-10 Thread Luther Gulseth
it was. The fluid was about 2qt low, I just couldn't tell easliy how low it really was and it took me a bit to get the fluid high enough to warm the trans up. It's driving as normal now :D Luther, off to KS and IL in Gold Dust. On Wed, 09 Nov 2005 08:09:06 -0600, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL

[MBZ] F/S: 1980 300GD G-Wagen

2005-11-10 Thread TimothyPilgrim
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-G-Wagon-300-Diesel_W0QQitemZ4588869357QQcategoryZ31854QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Tim 1982 300TD Moby

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread Luther Gulseth
1.5 years ago I was the same 1 MB didn't have a clue MB. Now I have 4 and trade for parts On Wed, 09 Nov 2005 21:52:09 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: this is very very sad. Less than a year ago you were a 1-MB newbie, now you have 3. Christopher McCann wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level

2005-11-10 Thread Bob Rentfro
Luther typed: off to KS and IL IL? I'm sorry. Illinois is a good place to be FROM. Bob Rentfro (1982 Illinois refugee) '77 300D 142K Litchfield Park, AZ

[MBZ] (OT) I'm a new father

2005-11-10 Thread David Bruckmann
Hello gang, I'm proud to announce the arrival of my fourth child, a 1970 Citroen DS21 Pallas, 4-sp semi-automatic, 170,000 km, swan white with black leather interior. And so continues my descent into financial ruin. Picture (taken by the PO towards the end of restoration process) at:

Re: [MBZ] (OT) I'm a new father

2005-11-10 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Congrat David. Why aren't you passing out cigars? :) Have you sold the 2CV yet? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/9/05, David Bruckmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello gang, I'm proud to announce the arrival of my fourth child, a 1970 Citroen DS21 Pallas, 4-sp semi-automatic, 170,000 km, swan white

[MBZ] The tire saga continues...

2005-11-10 Thread David Brodbeck
To recap the story so far: To start with, the car went down the road straight as an arrow, but vibrated at certain speeds. Also, it had been 10,000 miles, so I figured it was time to have the tires rotated. I went to Les Schwab and had the tires balanced and rotated. The car immediately

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread Peter Frederick
Absolutely. Will also cause hard starts, excessive smoke, and injector knock. Also, burnt valves eventually. Peter

Re: [MBZ] 300D timing chain replacement

2005-11-10 Thread Peter Frederick
Sure can. If you are rich (somewhat unlikely if you are driving a 77 300D) you can buy the chain guide that bolts on and holds the chain in place on the cam sprocket. If you are poor like me, just use wire ties or some vise grips (you need three) to clamp the chain to the sprocket. It

Re: [MBZ] (OT) I'm a new father

2005-11-10 Thread Peter Frederick
Oh man, I've dreamed of owning one of those for years. Lucky me, they are non-existant this ware west! Crazy fun cars, but surely expensive to keep running these days. If the battery goes flat, I think they have a hand crank hole in the front trim. Peter

Re: [MBZ] The tire saga continues...

2005-11-10 Thread Peter Frederick
Could be -- the tire will pull away from the side that is bigger at speed, so if the right tire was causing a pull to the left instead of the right... If one is bad, the others are probably close behind. Peter

Re: [MBZ] (OT) I'm a new father

2005-11-10 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 11/9/05, David Bruckmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Picture (taken by the PO towards the end of restoration process) at: http://www.bruckmann.com/cars/deesse.jpg Is it supposed to ride that low, or is there something wrong with the air suspension? Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo

Re: [MBZ] The tire saga continues...

2005-11-10 Thread David Brodbeck
Peter Frederick wrote: Could be -- the tire will pull away from the side that is bigger at speed, so if the right tire was causing a pull to the left instead of the right... If one is bad, the others are probably close behind. Could be. They only have 10,000 miles on them, and they're

Re: [MBZ] (OT) I'm a new father

2005-11-10 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Ah, OK. So the car in the picture has probably just been sitting for a while, or has the magic lever set to low position. Interesting. On 11/9/05, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alex: It's not an AIR suspension, it's hydraulic (very similar to the self leveling system in the Benz

[MBZ] Vacuum shutoff saga

2005-11-10 Thread Peter Frederick
My brother and I finally got around to replacing the shutoff solenoid in his 75 300D (W115 chassis). This is an MW pump with manual altitude correction. To change the solenoid, you must remove the rear cover of the pump (five screws) since the solenoid is held in place by two screws from

Re: [MBZ] (OT) I'm a new father

2005-11-10 Thread Peter Frederick
I would love to have one -- the DS-21 had the lowest drag coefficient of any production car for a long time, and may still for that matter -- very streamlined with a pronounced taper to the rear. Single spoke steering wheel and the starter switch is on the shift lever (push past Park) so you

[MBZ] New Father

2005-11-10 Thread BillR
Message: 7 Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2005 23:55:48 -0500 From: David Bruckmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] (OT) I'm a new father To: Mercedes List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ; format=flowed Hello gang, I'm proud to announce the arrival

[MBZ] Topsider for AT??

2005-11-10 Thread l02turner
Howdy -- Is the Topsider appropriate to use for removing ATF from a 722.1 AT? Since MB stopped putting drain plugs on the AT oil pans it tends to be a little messy to loosen/remove the bolts and crack the pan enough for the ATF to run out. I was thinking I could vacuum the ATF out then go

Re: [MBZ] (OT) I'm a new father

2005-11-10 Thread David Bruckmann
This will be my 6th DS, and the nicest one so far. I enjoy the extremes of owning a 2CV (which makes a VW Bug look like as complicated as the space shuttle) and a DS (which makes the space shuttle look as simple as a shopping cart). 34 metres of hydraulic tubing, woo-hoo! I can't wait to

Re: [MBZ] The tire saga continues...

2005-11-10 Thread Mitch Haley
David Brodbeck wrote: Could be. They only have 10,000 miles on them, and they're supposed to be 50,000 mile tires. I don't think I'll ever buy Kelly tires again. Shouldn't the Kelly warranty be good at any Kelly dealer? Where's the tire they took off?

[MBZ] horryfying discovery at EGR valve

2005-11-10 Thread Hans Neureiter
This morning I decided to disable the EGR. Cut an outline of the 2-bolt flange to the intake manifold from some 16 ga sheet metal with 2 ea. 3/8 holes where the bolts go. Easy enough, took 20 minutes. Found that I didn't need the block plate. Exactly what Dr. Booth preaches: Sooth build-up. There

Re: [MBZ] horryfying discovery at EGR valve

2005-11-10 Thread Zeitgeist
Look familiar? http://www.buymbparts.com/forum/showthread.php?t=276 On 11/10/05, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This morning I decided to disable the EGR. Cut an outline of the 2-bolt flange to the intake manifold from some 16 ga sheet metal with 2 ea. 3/8 holes where the bolts go.

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Olds 98

2005-11-10 Thread Donald Snook
Casey Wrote: Are you required to be certified for the upgraded Coast Guard Land Yacht license in order to navigate that barge? Okay, it is a big car, but it also gets 30 mpg on the highway. The 3.8 engine that Oldsmobile built is a fantastic motor. As a Vanagon Owner, are you

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Olds 98

2005-11-10 Thread Tom Hargrave
Actually, if I'm thinking if the same one, the 3.8 was Buick. And it was a great engine. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 8:12 AM To: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] 300D timing chain replacement

2005-11-10 Thread Fmiser
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Re: [MBZ] horryfying discovery at EGR valve

2005-11-10 Thread Bob Rentfro
Hans found: Completely packed with caked up sooth [sic]. Is this something I should be concerned about? What would the symptoms be? Danke Bob Rentfro '77 300D 142K Litchfield Park, AZ

Re: [MBZ] horryfying discovery at EGR valve

2005-11-10 Thread Hans Neureiter
Just look at Casey's pictures. That's what I saw. My imagination of the manifolds interior is exactly like the picture shows.. On 11/10/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hans found: Completely packed with caked up sooth [sic]. Is this something I should be concerned about? What would

Re: [MBZ] I am an outsider now

2005-11-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
Not necessarily! In 1982, the test drive for the first Mercedes we ever purchased (a 1973 model 280) was done at night and consisted of driving one block, hanging a u-turn and returning to the guy's home. We did examine the car under a streetlight, however. Although the seller was a shady Iranian

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Olds 98

2005-11-10 Thread l02turner
When my mom moved in with us she brought her 92 Olds 88 with 3.8 -- I really enjoyed that car - until my brother in law totalled it driving home from a funeral a couple of years ago. You're right about it being a great engine - plenty of power and excellent mpg's. it only had 50k on when

[MBZ] Cleaning engine, any words of caution?

2005-11-10 Thread Lee Levitt
I'm planning on cleaning my engine...it's got the usual spills and stains on the block, etc, and its tough to tell which is new and which is old. On a gas powered car, I'd just spray it with Engine Brite, wait 15 minutes and hose it down. Is there anything special I need to be aware of with

Re: [MBZ] 300D timing chain replacement

2005-11-10 Thread l02turner
a photo. Sorry, archive... Philip, -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: chain-tool.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 93771 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net/attachments/20051110/d40c93fc/chain

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 9 Nov 2005 16:56:51 -0800 (PST) Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: thanks, Mitch. Someone who HAD a 220D gave me his old valve adjustement wrenches - 14mm. Will these work on a '76 240D Yes. and if so, what else do I need...feeler guages...are those car

Re: [MBZ] horryfying discovery at EGR valve

2005-11-10 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I just had a thought. I've read that a ball bearing can be used to block the EGR tube, and one guy used a small metal disc. Since I have no ball bearings around, believe it or not, would something else work? I'm thinking a tin foil cap or some aluminum tape? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/10/05, Hans

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Olds 98

2005-11-10 Thread Kevin
On Thu, Nov 10, 2005 at 08:28:26AM -0600, Tom Hargrave wrote: Actually, if I'm thinking if the same one, the 3.8 was Buick. And it was a great engine. Yup, same engine, started life as a buick v8 missing two cylinders in the sixties, was sold to kaiser for jeep engines, then kaiser was bought

Re: [MBZ] Topsider for AT??

2005-11-10 Thread Woodlandtaylors
I've used the top-sider method to get most of the transmission fluid out prior to dropping the pan. The mess is minimized that way. Dennis -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 4:43 AM To:

Re: [MBZ] Steering centering plug thread size

2005-11-10 Thread Gary Thompson
Mike, I do remember it's a fairly common metric thread, but I don't remember exactly what it was. I just pulled the bolt from the centering hole, took it down to the hardware store, and found one about an inch longer. Took the longer bolt home and ground the end to a point. Instant centering

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Olds 98

2005-11-10 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I've got a 1985 Buick Park Avenue with that 3.8L engine rusting away at my dad's house. It ran great when I parked it some 3 years ago. It was a strong engine and I never had a problem with it. I'm kinda sad that it won't start now. I think the wiring harness is kaput. The peripherals were a

Re: [MBZ] 300D timing chain replacement

2005-11-10 Thread TimothyPilgrim
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Re: [MBZ] Topsider for AT??

2005-11-10 Thread Rich Thomas
I used the $2 Oil Sucker on my old Cadillac and Blazer, sucker hose went right down to the bottom of the pan and cleaned it out very well. Don't know if the sucker tube can get down to the bottom of the Benz trans, or if the filler tube goes to the bottom (I seem to recall it does not, from

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 70

2005-11-10 Thread BillR
I am an outsider now, but hopefully you won't shun me and treat me like a leper. :-) Donald H. Snook 92 Olds 98 Regency 119K Leprosy can be cured these days - you are pretty safe. BillR Jacksonville FL 904-737-2855 cell 904-707-0404 1981 300SD EM 265K / 200K engine 2001 I

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Olds 98

2005-11-10 Thread Donald Snook
Tom Hargrave wrote: Actually, if I'm thinking if the same one, the 3.8 was Buick. And it was a great engine. You are right Tom. The 3.8 was originally designed by Buick. It had many manifestations. It was used in the Buick Regal in the early 80's (80-83 I think). It was also some of the

Re: [MBZ] horryfying discovery at EGR valve

2005-11-10 Thread Trampas
Put a BB in the vacuum line going to EGR. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of TimothyPilgrim Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 11:34 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] horryfying discovery at EGR valve I just had a

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Olds 98

2005-11-10 Thread Mike Canfield
Had a Jeepster Commando with the Buick 225 Dauntless V6. That thing was a tractor..It had the torque to move anything but, typical of jeeps of the era, was geared terribly low for the road and drank gas like it was free. Put a 215V8 in it's place and it was ALOT more fun but not any

Re: [MBZ] 300D timing chain replacement

2005-11-10 Thread Loren Faeth
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[MBZ] oh boy

2005-11-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/81-mercedes-300SD-diesel-no-reserve_W0QQitemZ8013806766QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250

Re: [MBZ] horryfying discovery at EGR valve

2005-11-10 Thread Hans Neureiter
A BB will disable the valve but will not prevent exhaust recirculation if the valve does not perfectly seat. With the crud in there I saw, it will most likely not. A simple sheet metal plate inserted between the valve flange and the manifold will positively stop that crud. All one needs is a pair

Re: [MBZ] Topsider for AT??

2005-11-10 Thread Hans Neureiter
With the ATF being a very thin fluid, adapting a smaller OD tube (1/4) to the sucker will let you go down the dipstick tube. On 11/10/05, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I used the $2 Oil Sucker on my old Cadillac and Blazer, sucker hose went right down to the bottom of the pan and

Re: [MBZ] oh boy

2005-11-10 Thread Hans Neureiter
Seen a car like this in Houston, except the grille and all the chrome was flat black too. On 11/10/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/81-mercedes-300SD-diesel-no-reserve_W0QQitemZ8013806766QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] horryfying discovery at EGR valve

2005-11-10 Thread Hans Neureiter
Sorry. Make this a 5mm Allen. On 11/10/05, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A BB will disable the valve but will not prevent exhaust recirculation if the valve does not perfectly seat. With the crud in there I saw, it will most likely not. A simple sheet metal plate inserted between

Re: [MBZ] oh boy

2005-11-10 Thread Trampas
From what I understand some of the AMGs had blacked out chrome... Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hans Neureiter Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 12:52 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] oh boy Seen a car like this

Re: [MBZ] The tire saga continues...

2005-11-10 Thread David Brodbeck
Mitch Haley wrote: David Brodbeck wrote: Could be. They only have 10,000 miles on them, and they're supposed to be 50,000 mile tires. I don't think I'll ever buy Kelly tires again. Shouldn't the Kelly warranty be good at any Kelly dealer? Where's the tire they took off? It's

Re: [MBZ] oh boy

2005-11-10 Thread Gary Thompson
Animal House Death Mobile? Gary On 11/10/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/81-mercedes-300SD-diesel-no-reserve_W0QQitemZ8013806766QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Re: [MBZ] New Father

2005-11-10 Thread David Brodbeck
Sunil Hari wrote: It's like an ugly baby - objectively, it might be hideous, but to its parents it's the most beautiful baby in history. I dunno. I think it's actually a gorgeous car, in a really eccentric sort of way. (But then, I like odd-looking cars. I also think DeLoreans, Jaguar

Re: [MBZ] oh boy

2005-11-10 Thread Hans Neureiter
Was there a 126 chassis AMG ? On 11/10/05, Trampas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From what I understand some of the AMGs had blacked out chrome... Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hans Neureiter Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005

Re: [MBZ] The tire saga continues...

2005-11-10 Thread Hans Neureiter
Lots of people sell Kelly's. The retailers hold the warranty bag. If you don't have the warranty from whoever sold it, you're out of luck of a clam. On 11/10/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mitch Haley wrote: David Brodbeck wrote: Could be. They only have 10,000 miles on them,

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Olds 98

2005-11-10 Thread David Brodbeck
Kevin wrote: The car handles like it needs nav lights and a ship-to-shore radio :) Add them. And a flying bridge, while you're at it. It'll be great. ;)

Re: [MBZ] New Father

2005-11-10 Thread Hans Neureiter
Don't know about the Rivies. More like a 2-door battleship. On 11/10/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sunil Hari wrote: It's like an ugly baby - objectively, it might be hideous, but to its parents it's the most beautiful baby in history. I dunno. I think it's actually a

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Olds 98

2005-11-10 Thread Hans Neureiter
What type of anchor came with it ? On 11/10/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kevin wrote: The car handles like it needs nav lights and a ship-to-shore radio :) -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D

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