Re: [MBZ] I love my 126

2006-04-28 Thread Loren Faeth
I agree. KALEB! You have some votes! At 09:20 PM 4/27/2006, you wrote: That is worthy of a quotes page! On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 20:33:50 -0500, ms.300SD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Comparing a subaru and a mercedes 300SD is like comparing a teenage boy > to > Miss America. It's just too biz

Re: [MBZ] 124 broken window

2006-04-28 Thread Luther Gulseth
WOW, there are still honest people in the world! On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 21:35:58 -0500, wilton strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Relief! Guy whose grass trimmer broke window stopped by glass shop today and paid the bill. I'm in hospital tomorrow; replace window Mon. Wilton -- Luthe

Re: [MBZ] Benifit of drivinng a diesel

2006-04-28 Thread Luther Gulseth
On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 21:22:55 -0500, wilton strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> = wrote: > You can run it on soy oil from Sam's. > > Wilton > -- = Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,xxx kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work -- next part --

Re: [MBZ] Benifit of drivinng a diesel

2006-04-28 Thread Luther Gulseth
or free oil from your local fry pub! On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 21:22:55 -0500, wilton strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> = wrote: > You can run it on soy oil from Sam's. > > Wilton -- = Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,xxx kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work -

Re: [MBZ] Basic Gaskets

2006-04-28 Thread OK Don
It probably doesn't make any kind of sense, but I apply a sort of the "5 seconds" rule to it - like when you drop food on the floor. If it has only been on a few miles or days, I'd re-use it, anything over that it gets a new one. I said it wouldn't make sense On 4/27/06, ned kleinhenz <[EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] 124 broken window

2006-04-28 Thread Sunil Hari
nice guy. did you tell him about the bill, or did he just do it of his own accord. hope the hospital treats you well, and that you heal quickly. On 4/27/06, wilton strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Relief! Guy whose grass trimmer broke window stopped by glass shop today > and paid the b

Re: [MBZ] Another odometer -

2006-04-28 Thread OK Don
HaHaHaHa! Too many MBs??? Never! Photogrphy used to be my profession - fed the family for 20 years, so keeping a camera handy is second nature. That is my forst odo shot though - I was put up to it by this list - talk about a bad influence On 4/27/06, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote

[MBZ] Basic Gaskets

2006-04-28 Thread ned kleinhenz
OK, This is basic stuff. But I've always wondered... Is it necessary to replace the gasket everytime I remove and reinstall the intake manifold on my 606? The shop manual makes no mention of it. Ned Kleinhenz '95 E300D x2 '85 300D '80 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Question on changing glow plugs in a 87 190D 2.5 Turbo

2006-04-28 Thread OK Don
If you are going to remove the intake manifold, i'd for sure replace the plastic clips that keep the injection lines from vibrating and cracking. I couldn't get to all of mine to properly replace them with the manifold in place (603 engine), but it was easy with it off. Adjusting the ALDA, or addin

[MBZ] 124 broken window

2006-04-28 Thread wilton strickland
Relief! Guy whose grass trimmer broke window stopped by glass shop today and paid the bill. I'm in hospital tomorrow; replace window Mon. Wilton

Re: [MBZ] A REAL nice 81 300Cd came by the office today

2006-04-28 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 20:52:13 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Unfortunatly I am bound by an insider trading agreement. -- What, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) going to come by and throw you in jail? Craig

Re: [MBZ] 92 Oldsmobile 98 still For sale

2006-04-28 Thread OK Don
Have you forgotten the mantra? Mobil1, new battery, adjusted valves, good glow plugs, good starter, clean ground connections --- starts anywhere, anytime. Now that the Audi Diesel won LeMans, No time is a good time to be drivind a vergasser! On 4/27/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Iowa ge

Re: [MBZ] Benifit of drivinng a diesel

2006-04-28 Thread Sunil Hari
OK, I have a newbie question about alternative fuels. I have a 1992 300D. Can I just dump oil (used, new, motor, vegetable) into my fuel tank and expect it to work? Keep in mind that I have a minimum of 5 gallons of #2 diesel in there at all times, usually more, as a dilution medium. Is there be

Re: [MBZ] Lost in the world of Stereos - W124

2006-04-28 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 20:00:59 -0400 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > OK Gang - Impress me with your knowledge as you always do!;-) I've found that for things audio you'll do well if you go to Crutchfield at http://www.crutchfield.com. They have a help line that's open REAL late at (888) 955-6000

[MBZ] Question on changing glow plugs in a 87 190D 2.5 Turbo

2006-04-28 Thread Robert Massmann
I looked at my CD maual tonight for changing the glow pugs on my 190. I know when I was checking current draw that it was quite difficult to access the plugs themselves. The manual didn't mention having to remove the intake manifold to complete the work. I guess it is possible with the manifo

[MBZ] Benifit of drivinng a diesel

2006-04-28 Thread wilton strickland
You can run it on soy oil from Sam's. Wilton

Re: [MBZ] I love my 126

2006-04-28 Thread Luther Gulseth
That is worthy of a quotes page! On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 20:33:50 -0500, ms.300SD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Comparing a subaru and a mercedes 300SD is like comparing a teenage boy to Miss America. It's just too bizarre for words. Lynn '85 300SD "Victoria" 206K -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, A

Re: [MBZ] 92 Oldsmobile 98 still For sale

2006-04-28 Thread LT Don
Iowa gets a hell of a lot colder in the winter than OkieLand does. Megan does NOT want a diesel sitting in the dorm parking lot. No plug for a block heater and no Dad (well, three hours west of her) if the car doesn't start. This is a good time for her to be driving a gasser. D. On 4/27/06, Ka

Re: [MBZ] Questions about valve adjustment and my 1981 300CD

2006-04-28 Thread Luther Gulseth
I've done 2 adjusts on my CD and 1 on my parents D. Each time I grumble when I hit cyl 5, but I make it. Just hold your mouth right and switch wrenches back and forth. Mine are set at different angles. On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 17:21:38 -0500, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If you need

Re: [MBZ] Lost in the world of Stereos - W124

2006-04-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The other box is the control unit. Dont ask me the specifics, but you have to unplug one of the round plugs on top and plug that wire into the interface box you get at the dealer, then plug that box back into the port you removed the other wire. Then you have to unplug the power wire and plug

Re: [MBZ] air compressors

2006-04-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
air compressor oil Luther Gulseth wrote: what is the preferred oil for an air compressor? M1 or do I need a special oil? TIA all, -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240

Re: [MBZ] Location of W124 CD Changer

2006-04-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
You have to have another interface box that you order from the dealer. IT was about $180 last time I ordered one about 8 years ago. If you were using an alpine instead of the factory one, you would also have to order a couple of other adapters from a car audio store for about $75 each. [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Unknown wire

2006-04-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
It goes to the diagnosic plug on the drivers side fenderwell. On the older cars that would be for the tach amp. Dennis Perkins wrote: I was cleaning under the hood of my 84 300SD today and found a three lead wire that ends in an oval female connection behind the drivers side headlight next t

Re: [MBZ] 92 Oldsmobile 98 still For sale

2006-04-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
He can drive the 85 and his daugher can drive the POS 240D Luther Gulseth wrote: haha, think he wants his daughter driving a faster benz than he is? It bugs him enough when he's around 126 fest at OkieQ. On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 09:15:00 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

[MBZ] A REAL nice 81 300Cd came by the office today

2006-04-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
A dude came by the office to place an ad for a REALLY nice 81 300CD, comes out in the paper next week. Price is $2500 obo, seems cheap to me especially if it can be had for 2k or so. I have the number in advance of course. Unfortunatly I am bound by an insider trading agreement. -- Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] I love my 126

2006-04-28 Thread ms . 300SD
Okay, Levi, you have your opinion, but here's mine. Subarus are UULLLY. 300SD are the most beautiful car EVER made by anyone. I just feel all luxurious and ensconced in the Beauty Car whenever I drive it. I love to float down the freeway and drive 300 miles then hop out of the car a

Re: [MBZ] Waterpump change on M103

2006-04-28 Thread Loren Faeth
Danke, Herr Frederick I was guessing it would be a long job because when i was working on the Tandem PS pump i didn't see a way to get the bracket off without first taking the pump out first. Just taking out the tandem pump I thought was a bear. (compared to OM 621/616 engines) That is the

Re: [MBZ] Questions about valve adjustment and my 1981 300CD

2006-04-28 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Kevin, My home has two numbers - 360-225-9012 and 360-450-4245, cell of course is 360-608-2737. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of kevin kraly Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 2:56 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Qu

Re: [MBZ] Mr. Cathey goes shopping

2006-04-28 Thread Jim Cathey
What the Frankenheap ought to have been, but never ever will be (again): http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/155306094.html Brings a tear to my eye! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Questions about valve adjustment and my 1981 300CD

2006-04-28 Thread Jim Cathey
My second problem has to do with valve adjustment. I'm having a VERYYY hard time adjusting the last exhaust valve. There isn't enough room to swing the wrench without hitting the firewall, so I can't adjust it more than one turn. Is there a way around this?(thinking about bending/cutting the

Re: [MBZ] 1982 MB 300CDT

2006-04-28 Thread Jim Cathey
I have the inner panel off and electrically everything is fine to the motor. That's harder to determine than you might think. Hook a test light to the two terminals and actuate the switch. It should light up both ways. The terminals are both 'hot' normally, the switch selectively grounds one

Re: [MBZ] VIN Check Please

2006-04-28 Thread kayoooh @ gmail
>Message: 10 >Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:39:11 -0400 >From: "Tarek Elshenawy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [MBZ] VIN Check Please >WDBGA43E8SA217138 >95 S420 >Thanks in advance >Tarek Here you go. Omar. The vehicle identification number you submitted has been analyzed and summary information

Re: [MBZ] Waterpump change on M103

2006-04-28 Thread Peter Frederick
6 hours, almost to the minute. You must remove the bracket for the PS pump, but need to remove the pump, just loosen it. You don't need to touch the AC bracket or pump. You also do not need to remove the screw that holds the heater pipe, it has a slot. A real bear to get back if if you do (

Re: [MBZ] air compressors

2006-04-28 Thread Rich Thomas
I went by the tool repair shop (factory service) to get a DeWalt part, asked if they had the synthetic oil for my DeWalt compressor as it came from the factory. The service guy said they just use a straight 30W (I think he said) NON-detergent when they service a/cs (and no they did not have th

Re: [MBZ] Lost in the world of Stereos - W124

2006-04-28 Thread mykd1
Larry, The head unit is the stereo in the dash since it controls every part of the stereo system. What you see in the trunk with the cooling fins is the amplifier. They are usually mounted in a place where air can pass over them to keep them cool. I'm guessing the black box you saw near the hing

Re: [MBZ] air compressors

2006-04-28 Thread Jeff Zedic
Do not use anything but the oil specified by your manufacturer! Especially a detergent oil like M1! What happens is that the additive package breaks down and gums up the works. Oil doesn't wear out! The additives do and leave a mess of gunk behind. At the very least use a non detergent single

[MBZ] Lost in the world of Stereos - W124

2006-04-28 Thread l02turner
Howdy Everyone, OK, Thanks to Kaleb, I pulled the right side trunk liner back & saw a couple of things I need help understanding how they work with the radio in the dash. You'll soon see from my lack of the use of proper terms that my experience with this stuff is pretty limited. OK, in the

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