Re: [MBZ] '99 E300

2005-11-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
All 210's seem to rust out in wierd places. andrew strasfogel wrote: What rust? Where? The car is gorgeous. On 11/15/05, Desert Rat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If you don't mind a little rust here and there, not a bad car. On 11/15/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://cgi.ebay.c

Re: [MBZ] nice looking 220D stick

2005-11-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its probably really a 73 andrew strasfogel wrote: What is it? Last 220 Diesel was sold in 1973. Where's the badge? Seller has low feedback so I would be very wary... On 11/15/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-1974-220S-M

Re: [MBZ] Help

2005-11-15 Thread Tom Scordato
Rusty Smells because this car is not a diesel (sorry could not resist) Do I get 10% of for being a wise &^%$#? Cheers Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: "Rusty Cullens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes mailing list'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 4:21 PM S

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread l02turner
Here's a couple - 1. Hey! I thought you *knew* I always drive in the nude - How about I keep my pants on from now on? 2. Uh.. Honey? aren't those are *my* suitcases? 3. I said I was sorry - but that's what happens when I eat a lot broccli - the car will air out pretty soon -- 4. Honestly, t

[MBZ] Booth Cold Method (BCM) Rationale

2005-11-15 Thread Christopher McCann
I've been thinking (yes, this is already trouble). I have a printout of a thing entitled "amb service information" dated 11/95 with a reference # of MBNA 00/57A (supercedes S.I. MBNA 00/57) Revision: Revised checking/correcting oil level procedure SUBJECT: ALL MODELS ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Re: [MBZ] Help

2005-11-15 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 11/15/2005 1:27:34 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well, I'll be damned. I need help. My W108 1969 280SEL smells horribly of fuel in the cockpit, but there are no leaks anywhere to be found. Anybody ever experience this? Clogged air filter maybe?

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Smell

2005-11-15 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Andrew.. Ain't never had fuel smell... Well, almost never! Enroute to TOR when the return lines separated from injector 3 in mid- Oklahoma... Replaced lines!... Open windows took care of smell... That doesn't speak to the driver's aroma! :<( .. Take care, Chuck Phoe

Re: [MBZ] Help

2005-11-15 Thread David Brodbeck
Are you *sure* there isn't a leak? I had one on my Volvo that only leaked when the engine was running, and it was in an area where the fuel could pool and evaporate instead of dripping to the ground. It took running the car while it was on the rack to find it. After repairing it, the fuel sm

Re: [MBZ] Help

2005-11-15 Thread George Gregory
On 11/15/05 2:27 PM, "Rusty Cullens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well, I'll be damned. I need help. My W108 1969 280SEL smells horribly > of fuel in the cockpit, but there are no leaks anywhere to be found. > Anybody ever experience this? Clogged air filter maybe? > Hurst been in there lately?

Re: [MBZ] Help

2005-11-15 Thread Rusty Cullens
Please send a case. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 4:54 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Help I have 69 cans of Wurth's Anti Fuel Smell aerosol repellent in stock. $7.79 e

Re: [MBZ] Help

2005-11-15 Thread andrew strasfogel
I have 69 cans of Wurth's Anti Fuel Smell aerosol repellent in stock. $7.79 ea. or $6.50 in a case of 24. On 11/15/05, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Rusty, > > Never hurts to test the limits... Whether in life or in > discounts? Once in a while it works... > > Enjoyed

Re: [MBZ] Water in the trunk

2005-11-15 Thread David Brodbeck
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had a similar problem with my '78 240D W123 - I believe if was coming in thru the drain lines in the roof - for water entering via my sunroof - don't know if you have a SR - Yeah, I do have a sunroof. I'll add that to my list of stuff to check. It's hard to tel

Re: [MBZ] Water in the trunk

2005-11-15 Thread l02turner
Hi David, I had a similar problem with my '78 240D W123 - I believe if was coming in thru the drain lines in the roof - for water entering via my sunroof - don't know if you have a SR - On mine, the water was entering via a hole in the parcel shelf - visible from inside the trunk near the hin

Re: [MBZ] Help

2005-11-15 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Rusty, Never hurts to test the limits... Whether in life or in discounts? Once in a while it works... Enjoyed your reply Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Nov 15, 2005, at 2:23 PM, Rusty Cullens wrote: I know you would like that discount Chuck, but I think I'll stick with A

Re: [MBZ] Help

2005-11-15 Thread Rusty Cullens
I know you would like that discount Chuck, but I think I'll stick with Adrian's 10%. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 4:09 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Help Adrian, No

Re: [MBZ] Help

2005-11-15 Thread Rusty Cullens
Good idea Adrian. So it is. 10% off any order to the man that helps me solve this soon. The vent line that you had bad was located where? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adrian Murphy Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 4:00 PM To: 'Mercedes m

Re: [MBZ] Water in the trunk

2005-11-15 Thread Marshall Booth
David Brodbeck wrote: Anyone else have this problem? Every morning there's a ton of condensation on the inside of the trunk lid. It runs down the hinges into the trunk when I open the lid, and rains down on the contents from the rear lip where it's collected. Last week I took the carpet out

Re: [MBZ] Help

2005-11-15 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Adrian, Now 25-50% would REALLY get some attention ;>).. I might even throw a guess into to the pile, even tho I don't know jack about W108's Good luck, Rusty. Hope you get the problem solved! Chuck Phoenix AZ On Nov 15, 2005, at 1:59 PM, Adrian Murphy wrote: Well

Re: [MBZ] Water in the trunk

2005-11-15 Thread LT Don
Another place to look -- although probably not your issue -- is the rubber seal around the fuel fill pipe. Mine is bad and lets water into the side well. On 11/15/05, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Anyone else have this problem? Every morning there's a ton of > condensation on the i

Re: [MBZ] Help

2005-11-15 Thread Adrian Murphy
Well my 68 250 had a bad vent line connection and so it reeked of gas in the tank and I didn't notice until it snuck into the cockpit and made me start looking. But that was really odd I thought. I wonder if I would have been arrested in California with a car so old that the fuel tank had a vent li

Re: [MBZ] Help

2005-11-15 Thread Sunil Hari
I never thought I'd see the day where Rusty needed benz help. Sorry, my knowledge is limited to w115 and w123 cars. On 11/15/05, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > have you looked at the air filter? > where you buy this crappy car anyway? > > On 11/15/05, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [MBZ] Help

2005-11-15 Thread Gary Hurst
have you looked at the air filter? where you buy this crappy car anyway? On 11/15/05, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Well, I'll be damned. I need help. My W108 1969 280SEL smells horribly > of fuel in the cockpit, but there are no leaks anywhere to be found. > Anybody ever experien

Re: [MBZ] Water in the trunk

2005-11-15 Thread Terry Geiger
As others have mentioned, the rear window seal is a common leak point. You also might want to check the tail lights as this is where our 300D was leaking. Terry Geiger Florence, Alabama USA http://www.shoalsbritishcars.org '74 Triumph TR6 (my sunny day car) '63 Triumph Herald (wife's sunny day

[MBZ] Help

2005-11-15 Thread Rusty Cullens
Well, I'll be damned. I need help. My W108 1969 280SEL smells horribly of fuel in the cockpit, but there are no leaks anywhere to be found. Anybody ever experience this? Clogged air filter maybe? Rusty Cullens 1-800-741-5252 http://www.BuyMBpart

Re: [MBZ] '99 E300

2005-11-15 Thread Lee Levitt
> Cliff Notes edition: > 210 models have become notorious for rusting around the inner > door jambs, engine crossmember pieces and some suspension > support pieces regardless where the MB is located. MB skipped > a rust preventive "dip" > on these models. > > It has been documented that a few

Re: [MBZ] '99 E300

2005-11-15 Thread Desert Rat
Cliff Notes edition: 210 models have become notorious for rusting around the inner door jambs, engine crossmember pieces and some suspension support pieces regardless where the MB is located. MB skipped a rust preventive "dip" on these models. It has been documented that a few original owners have

Re: [MBZ] For those who like big cars

2005-11-15 Thread Mike Canfield
I would LOVE to see that clip.Mike - Original Message - From: "Jeff Zedic" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 2:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] For those who like big cars Actually I may still have a video of the Smart in a

Re: [MBZ] Water in the trunk

2005-11-15 Thread David Brodbeck
Mitch Haley wrote: David Brodbeck wrote: I can't tell if it's all coming from condensation, or if the condensation is a symptom of a leak elsewhere. I vote for the latter, like maybe rear window seal. Could be. I've never found any wetness on the rear parcel tray, but I do get

Re: [MBZ] '99 E300

2005-11-15 Thread Lee Levitt
On 11/15/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-Mercedes-Benz-E300-DIESEL-NEW-CAR-TRADE- WARRANTY_W0QQitemZ4590703343QQcategoryZ6335QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > Nice car, and the lister is *sure* that the car has leather. Lee '93 300D 2.5L turbodiesel 179K

Re: [MBZ] For those who like big cars

2005-11-15 Thread Mike Canfield
Impressive to say the least!!! Mike - Original Message - From: "TimothyPilgrim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 12:02 PM Subject: [MBZ] For those who like big cars Who says small cars aren't safe? http://video.goog

Re: [MBZ] Water in the trunk

2005-11-15 Thread Mitch Haley
David Brodbeck wrote: > I can't tell if it's all coming from condensation, or if the condensation is > a > symptom of a leak elsewhere. I vote for the latter, like maybe rear window seal.

Re: [MBZ] Water in the trunk

2005-11-15 Thread David Brodbeck
David Brodbeck wrote: Anyone else have this problem? Every morning there's a ton of condensation on the inside of the trunk lid. It runs down the hinges into the trunk when I open the lid, and rains down on the contents from the rear lip where it's collected. Last week I took the carpet out

Re: [MBZ] For those who like big cars

2005-11-15 Thread David Brodbeck
andrew strasfogel wrote: You see a dozen Smart car crashes a day?? They're so cute, people think they're bumper cars. All they need is that pole on the roof.

Re: [MBZ] For those who like big cars

2005-11-15 Thread Jeff Zedic
yes

[MBZ] Water in the trunk

2005-11-15 Thread David Brodbeck
Anyone else have this problem? Every morning there's a ton of condensation on the inside of the trunk lid. It runs down the hinges into the trunk when I open the lid, and rains down on the contents from the rear lip where it's collected. Last week I took the carpet out and found it had soake

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread Lee Levitt
David writes: > > I *almost* found out the hard way that "1/4" on my Benz's > fuel gauge actually means "empty". Fortunately I saw a good > deal on diesel and stopped. The gauge read just over 1/4, > but I put 19 gallons into the tank. > And mine's the opposite. I'm not sure whether my lo

Re: [MBZ] For those who like big cars

2005-11-15 Thread andrew strasfogel
You see a dozen Smart car crashes a day?? Or a dozen Smarts? On 11/15/05, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Actually I may still have a video of the Smart in an offset head on > crash against a W220 S-class. > > In that one the little Smart car does a pirouette and the driver's door > i

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread David Brodbeck
Christopher McCann wrote: LMAO A burnt out reserve light has left me stranded twice - once in the SD and once in my friends 300Dt. I *almost* found out the hard way that "1/4" on my Benz's fuel gauge actually means "empty". Fortunately I saw a good deal on diesel and stopped. The gaug

Re: [MBZ] '99 E300

2005-11-15 Thread andrew strasfogel
What rust? Where? The car is gorgeous. On 11/15/05, Desert Rat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > If you don't mind a little rust here and there, not a bad car. > > On 11/15/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-Mercedes-Benz-E300-DIESEL-NEW-CAR-TRADE-WARR

Re: [MBZ] For those who like big cars

2005-11-15 Thread Jeff Zedic
Actually I may still have a video of the Smart in an offset head on crash against a W220 S-class. In that one the little Smart car does a pirouette and the driver's door is easier to open than this crash video. Overall, an amazing little car in a crash. I see a dozen of these a day! Jeff Ze

Re: [MBZ] nice looking 220D stick

2005-11-15 Thread andrew strasfogel
What is it? Last 220 Diesel was sold in 1973. Where's the badge? Seller has low feedback so I would be very wary... On 11/15/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-1974-220S-MERCEDES-DIESEL-LTHR-159K-MILES-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ

Re: [MBZ] For those who like big cars

2005-11-15 Thread Nick Gough
De-celeration would cause a lot of internal injuries. Organs and the brain would be slamming up against the front of the body as the car came to grips with the barrier. I would not want to be a test dummy nor be involved in such a serious accident. If there had been occupants in the

Re: [MBZ] '99 E300

2005-11-15 Thread Gabriel S.
I see you're from Southern California...Nice. I'm out in Riverside. They tend to talk alot of trash about Californians around here. You ever do any Diesel get togethers or drives?

Re: [MBZ] '99 E300

2005-11-15 Thread Gabriel S.
>If you don't mind a little rust here and there, not a bad car.< Yeah, I would never purchase an East Coast/Midwest or beach area car.

Re: [MBZ] '99 E300

2005-11-15 Thread Desert Rat
If you don't mind a little rust here and there, not a bad car. On 11/15/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-Mercedes-Benz-E300-DIESEL-NEW-CAR-TRADE-WARRANTY_W0QQitemZ4590703343QQcategoryZ6335QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > -- > Gabriel Soto > Southern Californi

[MBZ] '78 240D

2005-11-15 Thread Gabriel S.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1978-MBZ-240D-4SPD-CLEAN-CLEAN-NOT-300D-300CD-300TD_W0QQitemZ4590355784QQcategoryZ6329QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Gabriel Soto Southern California 1987 300D 230K=-

[MBZ] '99 E300

2005-11-15 Thread Gabriel S.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-Mercedes-Benz-E300-DIESEL-NEW-CAR-TRADE-WARRANTY_W0QQitemZ4590703343QQcategoryZ6335QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Gabriel Soto Southern California 1987 300D 230K=-

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread Sunil Hari
Sleep? On 11/15/05, TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Actually, I tried stretching out in my own to see if I could sleep > comfortably, but only if I lay diagonally. I don't think 2 would be > able to sleep comfy enough to warrant a cross country trip that way. > > Tim > 1982 300TD Mob

Re: [MBZ] For those who like big cars

2005-11-15 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I think they aimed it straight-on, but it hit a little more to the driver's side. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/15/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yes, i was actually suprised who it held up even though it seemed (from the > video) that the crash wasn't excactly straight on...or was it?

Re: [MBZ] For those who like big cars

2005-11-15 Thread Gabriel S.
Yes, i was actually suprised who it held up even though it seemed (from the video) that the crash wasn't excactly straight on...or was it?

[MBZ] Replacing motor mounts

2005-11-15 Thread Gabriel S.
I am planning on replacing the motor mounts myself. My question is: Is this something I can do myself with a jack and a wrench? Can somone give me a basic walkthrough on how to replace them? Is there anything else I have to unscrew besides the two bolts on each mount? Thanks in advance. -- Gabriel

[MBZ] nice looking 220D stick

2005-11-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-1974-220S-MERCEDES-DIESEL-LTHR-159K-MILES-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ4590355529QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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 45

Re: [MBZ] For those who like big cars

2005-11-15 Thread TimothyPilgrim
True, I don't disagree. But you gotta admit, that passenger compartment held up pretty nicely. Besides, the same decelleration would inflict injury in a large car just the same. The only saving grace with a big car would be if the crumple zone reduced the decelleration g-forces by slowing the colli

Re: [MBZ] For those who like big cars

2005-11-15 Thread Gabriel S.
>Who says small cars aren't safe?< Just because the car is intact doesen't mean that the passengers survived; on the contrary, the more parts that crumple or fly off the car the more energy that is released, this means less energy transfered to the passengers and less injury. I don't know if the p

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level

2005-11-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well Im glad to see you made it back in one piece. Luther Gulseth wrote: Kaleb, up there was lots of free beer and hot women to dance with. More commonly known as a wedding party for my cousin. On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:37:20 -0600, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: -- Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level

2005-11-15 Thread Luther Gulseth
Kaleb, up there was lots of free beer and hot women to dance with. More commonly known as a wedding party for my cousin. On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:37:20 -0600, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Off to KS and IL with the SD and freshly topped off Trans fluid. Turned out I was about 2

Re: [MBZ] For those who like big cars

2005-11-15 Thread dave walton
If it were to do a head-on with a 350SDL, it would go from +70 to -50 instantly. Still, impressive for a matchbox - but I would not want my wife driving one. -Dave Walton On 11/15/05, TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Who says small cars aren't safe? > > http://video.google.com/videopl

Re: [MBZ] OT: For the Suburban lovers

2005-11-15 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I had no clue! Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/15/05, Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That's not really even old... > > I believe they were first sold in 1935. > http://www.chevytrucks.org/resources/history_of_chevy_trucks.htm > > Philip, with lots of W123s and a suburban.

[MBZ] For those who like big cars

2005-11-15 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Who says small cars aren't safe? http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6605730767077503480&q=crash A smart car goes from 70 mph to zero instantly. Tim 1982 300TD Moby

[MBZ] Pair of Pontons Cheap

2005-11-15 Thread Rick Knoble
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1958-58-Mercedes-190D-2-parts-cars-No-Reserve_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6783QQitemZ8013966636QQrdZ1 Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD

Re: [MBZ] cycling hot/cold in 90's w124 300TDt

2005-11-15 Thread Loren Faeth
This is why i still like the heater system in the 110/111/112/108/109 cars. Simple, reliable, fixable. A/C usually left something to be desired though. Only bad part of the heating system was when you needed to replace the hose between the valves and the cores ~10 years or so. I'd take that

[MBZ] Oil sucker

2005-11-15 Thread wilton strickland
OK Don, thnx for re-posting my $2 oil sucker instructions. They're also in Aug 05 list archives. Wilton

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Actually, I tried stretching out in my own to see if I could sleep comfortably, but only if I lay diagonally. I don't think 2 would be able to sleep comfy enough to warrant a cross country trip that way. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/15/05, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > PLENTY of ro

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread Christopher McCann
"YOU were supposed to pack the extra fuel filters!" or "I'm sorry! The acetone thing SOUNDED like a great idea..." Chris "L. Mark Finch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://tinyurl.com/9bccd _ L. Mark Finch Indianapolis 1982 300D Turbodiesel _

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 100

2005-11-15 Thread BillR
I can fix it before you get anywhere. On 11/14/05, L. Mark Finch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://tinyurl.com/9bccd > > _ > L. Mark Finch > Indianapolis > 1982 300D Turbodiesel Mark - Best one yet. BillR

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread Christopher McCann
PLENTY of room in a 300TDt...you stow away the 3rd row and the second row. Not voice of experience, but was thinking that you could easily fit two sleeping bags back there for a hunting trip...roof rack for the deer. Perfect! Chris Lee Levitt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Tim writes: > Wh

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread Christopher McCann
LMAO A burnt out reserve light has left me stranded twice - once in the SD and once in my friends 300Dt. When I called my wife to let her know we were waiting for Roadside Assistance, she threw a minor fit asking why this always happens to MEN..."Is this some sort of guy thing? too see

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread Mike Canfield
or.."No honey I wasn't calling you a bi%#H I was talking to the car.REALLY!!" Mike - Original Message - From: "Sunil Hari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 8:06 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread Mike Canfield
"Hey you got my Yankees shirt in that bag.I need my freekin Yankees shirt to get in the bar!!!" Mike - Original Message - From: "Steve MacSween" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 8:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] write your

Re: [MBZ] screwed up 560SEL charging system

2005-11-15 Thread mykd1
somehow I couldn't make sense of that either. The light should be on when the key is in the on position, but goes out when the engine is started. Didn't sound like a alternator problem, more like open ground or bad switch 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motio

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread Sunil Hari
That sounds like the one thing a W140 would be perfect for, especially the LWB versions. On 11/15/05, Lee Levitt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Tim writes: > > > What do you mean the back seat is too cramped to make love?!? > > It's not like the 3rd row seat in the wagon is any better! > > > > Tim

Re: [MBZ] screwed up 560SEL charging system

2005-11-15 Thread Hans Neureiter
Need to correct the last statement: Should red "light off with key on and engine off and light on with engine running is a sign". Reading your original post, sounds like a problem in the ignition switch. On 11/15/05, Hans Neureiter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > With the engine off, the batter

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 99

2005-11-15 Thread BillR
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 01:17:49 -0800 From: John M McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] cycling hot/cold in 90's w124 300TDt To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed Ok,thi

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread Lee Levitt
Tim writes: > What do you mean the back seat is too cramped to make love?!? > It's not like the 3rd row seat in the wagon is any better! > > Tim > 1982 300TD Moby > > On 11/14/05, L. Mark Finch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://tinyurl.com/9bccd > Sounds like the voice of experience! Lee

Re: [MBZ] cycling hot/cold in 90's w124 300TDt

2005-11-15 Thread Mitch Haley
Now you know why phones and cars don't mix. And especially why 90's and later MBZ and the monkeys who work for phone/stereo stores don't mix.

Re: [MBZ] screwed up 560SEL charging system

2005-11-15 Thread Hans Neureiter
With the engine off, the battery should be 12.5 to 13 V. During starting, it should not go below 9V. When it started, the voltage should ramp up to above 14 V and taper off to near 13V at idle and increase with RPM. If it satays at 12V, that's likely the battery voltage, not charge voltage. The lig

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread Hans Neureiter
I can fix it before you get anywhere. On 11/14/05, L. Mark Finch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://tinyurl.com/9bccd > > _ > L. Mark Finch > Indianapolis > 1982 300D Turbodiesel > ___ > For new parts see official list spo

Re: [MBZ] cycling hot/cold in 90's w124 300TDt

2005-11-15 Thread John M McIntosh
Ok,this morning as temps drop to freezing the drive into town with the teenager became interesting since on the left side of the wagon it vented fresh outside freezing air, on the right side, hotish air. Turning the dial on left to almost max made it a bit warmer, click to high and you get he

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread David Brodbeck
>>http://tinyurl.com/9bccd How was I supposed to know the reserve light burned out?

Re: [MBZ] screwed up 560SEL charging system

2005-11-15 Thread David Brodbeck
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I wouldn't say there is something VERY wrong if you are getting at least 12 > volts. 12 volts will not fully charge a "12 volt" battery. A "float charge," one that can be applied continuously without damaging the battery, is generally around 13.5 volts. (This is more

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread PONDERSOA
thank yoou Jesus! collins 1985 500 sec

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread Steve MacSween
"Well, if you had told me that you like ricemobiles, I wouldn't have brought you along in the first place!" Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I'm sorry, you're just not good enough for me. > > Harry Watkins > Newton, MS > 86 SDL Silver > 85 300D Euro > 86 SDL Gold > 81 240D manual trans > > >

Re: [MBZ] screwed up 560SEL charging system

2005-11-15 Thread mykd1
Ok, I didn't disagree that 12 volts is enough to keep the battery charged, but as we do know a cars electrical system is very complex and without knowing everything that is going on to say 12 volts is not enough doesn't tell much. So we know the light stays on after the key is in the off positio

Re: [MBZ] DIY toe in adjustment

2005-11-15 Thread B Dike
Mike, Yes, in fact you can adjust toe-in yourself much more accurately than any shop equipment. It requires a little knowledge of basic trigonometry but it works every time and is very simple. Simply drive to a lonely flat section of road where you can park the car on the edge of the

Re: [MBZ] screwed up 560SEL charging system

2005-11-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Anything below 13.1 or so volts is too low. Its not putting out what it needs to. The problem is why is it not charging properly and why is the battery light staying on with the key off, and going out when the key is turned on before engine is started. That is the question. [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread Harry Watkins
I'm sorry, you're just not good enough for me. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

[MBZ] Where is A/C evap drain, 240D?

2005-11-15 Thread Harry Watkins
This is an 81 manual tranny. I found something just over the tranny that fell apart when I touched it. Seemed like rotten foam rubber. Where does it go through the floor? What is it made of? How long should it be? Has anyone came up with a substitute? Thanks. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86

Re: [MBZ] screwed up 560SEL charging system

2005-11-15 Thread mykd1
I wouldn't say there is something VERY wrong if you are getting at least 12 volts. Sure it could be weak, but I wouldn't say VERY wrong with just 12 volts. Yea maybe a weak diode or voltage regulator, but 12 volts is not bad. As I mentioned before its not JUST volts you need its amps too and wit

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread Fmiser
rumor has it that L. wrote: > http://tinyurl.com/9bccd If you want to go that way, why did you hitch a rid with me? It's not broken, it just needs, umm, an _adjustment_! But that's not your suitcase - that's my _toolbox_!! How was I to know that you were in the trunk!!??!! That smell isn't th

Re: [MBZ] OT: For the Suburban lovers

2005-11-15 Thread Fmiser
rumor has it that TimothyPilgrim wrote: > I didn't know they went back this far: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Suburban-Classic-Suburban-Hot-Rod-ClassicTruck_W0QQitemZ4589260629QQcategoryZ6155QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem That's not really even old... I believe they were first sold in 1935. http://

Re: [MBZ] screwed up 560SEL charging system

2005-11-15 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Normal charging voltage is usually between 12 and 14 volts, depending on the load on the battery. You don't really need the alternator to push to much voltage since all it is really doing is keeping the battery topped off. To much will cause it to overheat and boil over. I

Re: [MBZ] screwed up 560SEL charging system

2005-11-15 Thread mykd1
Normal charging voltage is usually between 12 and 14 volts, depending on the load on the battery. You don't really need the alternator to push to much voltage since all it is really doing is keeping the battery topped off. To much will cause it to overheat and boil over. If you are getting 12.2

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread Bob Rentfro
"It took me six months to find that matching luggage on ebay..." Bob Rentfro '77 300D 142K Litchfield Park, AZ Original Message - From: "TimothyPilgrim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 8:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] wri

Re: [MBZ] Shadetree MB alignment

2005-11-15 Thread Fmiser
rumor has it that Rick wrote: > Some one was posting about toe setting questions. I found this in my > archive... > Rick Knoble > 1985 300 CD I have a 3-page, 152k PDF file of the second procedure - complete with photos! Is that too big to post to the list? Philip

[MBZ] Diesel prices

2005-11-15 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread TimothyPilgrim
What do you mean the back seat is too cramped to make love?!? It's not like the 3rd row seat in the wagon is any better! Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/14/05, L. Mark Finch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://tinyurl.com/9bccd

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Walking away doesn't mean you win... I still have the Benz! Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/14/05, Kevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > L. Mark Finch wrote: > > > > http://tinyurl.com/9bccd

Re: [MBZ] http://www.pindelski.com/subscribe.htm

2005-11-15 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I was hoping so... Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/14/05, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > E-mail him and ask. What am I, AskJeeves.com? > > :-) > > Mac

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

2005-11-15 Thread OK Don
Yes - I saved everything except the credits -- __ On 11/14/05, Jerry Herrman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is there a set of specific instructions for making a "$2 oil sucker"? > -

[MBZ] Oil sucker

2005-11-15 Thread Jerry Herrman
Is there a set of specific instructions for making a "$2 oil sucker"? jerry 1982 240D

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