Re: [MBZ] Best way to trouble shoot window, 1979 240D

2007-03-21 Thread Hendrik Riessen
They do get rust in them, pull the cover off the door cover and have a look. Best to get parts from the wreckers. Putting a the glass in the channel is a total pain. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Best way to trouble shoot window, 1979 240D

2007-03-21 Thread Rich Thomas
There are 2 big rivets holding the raising arm to the gear that the motor turns. I had one rivet shear, the arm flopped, no action. Took it apart, fixed it with a bolt (had to do some grinding on the head for clearance), has held now for 3 or 4 years. --R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now that

Re: [MBZ] my latest haul, a contest

2007-03-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
getting closer Loren Faeth wrote: 195? At 08:15 PM 3/19/2007, you wrote: higher Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] best way to pull an engine

2007-03-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have never pulled one using a leveler, maybe I should get one. OK Don wrote: I'm on Richard's level -done a few, and both ways. I now leave the tranny on the engine - pull them as a unit. I've only done 115/617 and 107/117 chassis though. My cheap Chinese hoist and leveler worked fine with

Re: [MBZ] my latest haul, a contest

2007-03-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
almost there andrew strasfogel wrote: $195.00 On 3/19/07, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim I like the way you think.COMPLETELY outside of the box. Mike -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX Please

2007-03-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Report Run Date: 03/20/2007 Vehicle Description: WAUGC0444KN005000 TitleCheck: No Record Reported to AutoCheck Problem Check: No Record Reported to AutoCheck Odometer Check: Record(s) Reported to AutoCheck Vehicle Information: Record(s) Reported to AutoCheck Full History: Record(s)

Re: [MBZ] my latest haul, a contest

2007-03-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
$200 Sunil Hari wrote: ok kleb, we give. what's the answer? $150 and a bottle of scotch? On 3/19/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: higher Loren Faeth wrote: $175 and 2 chevy hubcaps? At 07:47 PM 3/19/2007, you wrote: higher BillR wrote: $150.00 -Original

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX Please

2007-03-21 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 3/20/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: VIN: WAUGC0444KN005000 Year: 1989 Make: Audi Model: 200 Quattro Style/Body: Sedan 4D Engine: 2.2L I5 FI Country of Assembly: Germany Nice car! Prone to climate control and vacuum problems---lots of turbo

[MBZ] 2-220Ds on PHX CL

2007-03-21 Thread Bob Rentfro
Hu http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/296192549.html Bob Rentfro '77 300D 168K '87 Acura Legend 183K Goodyear, AZ From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Mar 21 01:10:05 2007 Received: from nf-out-0910.google.com ([64.233.182.187]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.63)

Re: [MBZ] best way to pull an engine

2007-03-21 Thread OK Don
It takes all that pushing and shoving out of the job. On 3/20/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have never pulled one using a leveler, maybe I should get one. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. Will Rogers

Re: [MBZ] my latest haul, a contest

2007-03-21 Thread LT Don
$195.20, the year of my birth (give or take a zero). On 3/20/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: getting closer Loren Faeth wrote: 195? At 08:15 PM 3/19/2007, you wrote: higher Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] OnTopic: Time

2007-03-21 Thread LT Don
If you can perfect this (might want to consult with a certain PhD in New Mexico), we can clean up on Power Ball. On 3/20/07, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i've seen this over the years - I often see the replies to a question before I get to the original question - using Gmail. I think it's

Re: [MBZ] Best way to trouble shoot window, 1979 240D

2007-03-21 Thread Jim Cathey
Now that weather is getting better time to fix my window that went plop this winter. Anyone ever do this repair. Heck I do not even know what is wrong yet. Window came off track, I think regulator goes up and down. Any thoughts would be a help. Front passenger window.Thanks Could be

Re: [MBZ] OnTopic: Time

2007-03-21 Thread Jim Cathey
Until 2030 or so, when the integer of seconds no longer fits. That particular integer, yes. But integer seconds from an epoch is a pretty nice concept, and the world didn't end at 32 (actually 31) bits. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] my latest haul, a contest

2007-03-21 Thread Loren Faeth
Jeeze, Kaleb I had $200 before you ended the contest. At 06:48 PM 3/19/2007, you wrote: $200 and a 12 pack At 07:30 PM 3/19/2007, you wrote: higher Trampas wrote: $100 Trampas -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE

[MBZ] OT - Sunrise in the east

2007-03-21 Thread wilton strickland
Yes, the sun will rise IN the East (generally to the East) tomorrow, as it alwasys does, but not DUE EAST (true bearing 090 degrees). Tomorrow, the sun will be directly overhead at the equater - sun's subpoint on the equater - sun's declination = 0 degrees. At sunrise, sun will be DUE EAST only

[MBZ] Question about changing the gasket on driver's door

2007-03-21 Thread Craig McCluskey
So I started Saturday to replace the driver's door gasket, which I had ordered about 6 months ago from Rusty. The installation of the gasket in its groove went much easier with a little glycerin rubbed on the gasket. The manual says, Use a plastic wedge to press clips on the front side of door

Re: [MBZ] OT - Sunrise in the east

2007-03-21 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 20 Mar 2007 22:56:24 -0500 wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, the sun will rise IN the East (generally to the East) tomorrow, as it alwasys does, but not DUE EAST (true bearing 090 degrees). Tomorrow, the sun will be directly overhead at the equater - sun's subpoint on

Re: [MBZ] my latest haul, a contest

2007-03-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no 12 pack involved :) Loren Faeth wrote: Jeeze, Kaleb I had $200 before you ended the contest. At 06:48 PM 3/19/2007, you wrote: $200 and a 12 pack -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 76

Re: [MBZ] Question about changing the gasket on driver's door

2007-03-21 Thread Peter Frederick
3M trim adhesive is much easier to use, and you can get it back off again as well! My friend the MB mechanic told us to just cut the old clips, they NEVER come out intact. You might be able to get them out from inside the door, but it's much easier to destroy them and get new. Nice to know

Re: [MBZ] OT - Sunrise in the east

2007-03-21 Thread Rich Thomas
But will my sundial keep accurate time? --R wilton strickland wrote: Yes, the sun will rise IN the East (generally to the East) tomorrow, as it alwasys does, but not DUE EAST (true bearing 090 degrees). Tomorrow, the sun will be directly overhead at the equater - sun's subpoint on the equater

Re: [MBZ] Question about changing the gasket on driver's door

2007-03-21 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:51:42 -0600 Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 3M trim adhesive is much easier to use, and you can get it back off again as well! I thought I had a can, but I can't find it. The Liquid Nails is all I have. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Question about changing the gasket on driver's door

2007-03-21 Thread Jim Cathey
So, my question: will Liquid Nails Projects Construction Adhesive do the jobs of these glues? Better you use nothing, until you can dig up something more appropriate. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Question about changing the gasket on driver's door

2007-03-21 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:32:50 -0700 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, my question: will Liquid Nails Projects Construction Adhesive do the jobs of these glues? Better you use nothing, until you can dig up something more appropriate. So the Liquid Nails is a bad

Re: [MBZ] The sun rises in the east tomorrow.

2007-03-21 Thread Luther
Ahh, built in anality! :) On Tue, 20 Mar 2007 07:23:27 -0600, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:07:09 -0600 Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh my, someone needs to let up on the anality a bit :) Nah. That's what I get for being a Ph.D. physicist and having

Re: [MBZ] best way to pull an engine

2007-03-21 Thread Luther
Oh yes, this is done on dirt with a single 4'x8' sheet of 3/4 plywood under the crane. On Tue, 20 Mar 2007 07:47:05 -0600, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther, you made my day. On 3/19/07, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If I can pull an engine/tranny (done it twice now) as a

Re: [MBZ] best way to pull an engine

2007-03-21 Thread Luther
and keeps your white lab coat white :D Luther On Tue, 20 Mar 2007 19:11:21 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It takes all that pushing and shoving out of the job. On 3/20/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have never pulled one using a leveler, maybe I should get one.

Re: [MBZ] Question about changing the gasket on driver's door

2007-03-21 Thread Bob Rentfro
Use the weatherstrip cement they sell at McParts if nothing eles... Bob R - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 8:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Question about changing the gasket on driver's

Re: [MBZ] Question about changing the gasket on driver's door

2007-03-21 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:32:50 -0700 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, my question: will Liquid Nails Projects Construction Adhesive do the jobs of these glues? Better you use nothing, until you can dig up something more appropriate. I went next door and asked

Re: [MBZ] best way to pull an engine

2007-03-21 Thread OK Don
It doesn't even keep my sneakers white --- On 3/20/07, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: and keeps your white lab coat white :D Luther -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. Will Rogers '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78

Re: [MBZ] Question about changing the gasket on driver's door

2007-03-21 Thread OK Don
Uhhh--- use the last one! Maybe I should just remove the gasket and let my wife drive around without one until I can get the right stuff. Comments? Craig -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. Will Rogers '90 300D, '87

Re: [MBZ] 2-220Ds on PHX CL

2007-03-21 Thread Redghost
Dang, I have the firearm, but . where do I store two more cars? On Mar 20, 2007, at 5:49 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: Hu http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/296192549.html Bob Rentfro '77 300D 168K '87 Acura Legend 183K Goodyear, AZ ___

Re: [MBZ] Question about changing the gasket on driver's door

2007-03-21 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 20 Mar 2007 22:59:51 -0500 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Uhhh--- use the last one! Maybe I should just remove the gasket and let my wife drive around without one until I can get the right stuff. Comments? So the last one it is. I removed the gasket and will endeavor to

Re: [MBZ] Question about changing the gasket on driver's door

2007-03-21 Thread Jim Cathey
- Barge Original All Purpose Cement, and, - Permatex Item #81731 80 Super Weatherstrip Adhesive. I'd think either of these two would be fine choices. The problem with Liquid Nails is getting the gasket off _next_ time. It'll set up as rock-hard ridge with EPDM foam stuck to it that you'll have

Re: [MBZ] Question about changing the gasket on driver's door

2007-03-21 Thread Peter Frederick
3M trim adhesive, or if you cannot find anything else, rubber cement. Peter

Re: [MBZ] Question about changing the gasket on driver's door

2007-03-21 Thread Hendrik Riessen
I use silicone for that job, liquid nails is too powerful. - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 1:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Question about changing the gasket on driver's door

Re: [MBZ] Question about changing the gasket on driver's door

2007-03-21 Thread LarryT
you asked:will Liquid Nails Projects Construction Adhesive do the jobs of these glues The LN is a fantastic adhesive but IMO it;s not right for weatherstrips. It dries rock hard - I've used it as body filler in areas that don;t show and the door weather strips need something a little less

Re: [MBZ] Question about changing the gasket on driver's door

2007-03-21 Thread OK Don
By last one, I was referring to our list from the neighbor -- Permatex Item #81731 80 Super Weatherstrip Adhesive. I think the last one is the best choice. Don't make the wife drive around with wind noise from the door - On 3/20/07, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, 20 Mar

Re: [MBZ] Question about changing the gasket on driver's door

2007-03-21 Thread Hendrik Riessen
You don't need a strong bond for this job, it is more to hold the plastic in place while the door trim gets put back on. The weaker the adhesive the better, a cheap silicone is ideal for this because it won't tear the plastic if you have to remove it again. Also removing the residue from the

[MBZ] Daylight-saving time (DST)

2007-03-21 Thread Rich Thomas
Microsoft provides a very simple, intuitive, and easy to implement possible fix for the erudite politicians' meddling with clocks and time, maybe. Well, I knew this is what I should do when confronted with the problem. --R http://blogs.chron.com/helpline/ March 14, 2007

Re: [MBZ] Question about changing the gasket on driver's door

2007-03-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
Use either a liquid yellow contact adhesive in a can, applied with a disposable automotive brush, OR splurge for a blue can of Mercedes contact cement, which comes with a screw top lid/brush. Brush dement on both the gasket and channel it fits into and allow to dry for 10 mins. Then press on for

Re: [MBZ] Question about changing the gasket on driver's door

2007-03-21 Thread Jim Cathey
cement, which comes with a screw top lid/brush. Brush dement on both the gasket and channel it fits into and allow to dry for 10 mins. Then press on for maximum adhesive strength. A nit: you only use the glue where there is _not_ a channel, the flat part up by the hinge. You don't need (or

[MBZ] OT - Sunrise in the east

2007-03-21 Thread wilton strickland
True bearing of sun discernable with theodolite OR sextant. Properly mounted (installed) sundial is always more dependable and more accurate than other time pieces for REAL, CELESTIAL time. If it's mounted properly and sun is on it, it shows PERFECT celestial time for the sundial's location

Re: [MBZ] Parts Database

2007-03-21 Thread siteforum
Peter, 600 parts for ONE car? Could you post more details about the year/model and, maybe, send me a parts list copy? Cheers, RSalles -- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 14:22:30 +0200 From: Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] OT - Sunrise in the east

2007-03-21 Thread Rich Thomas
I recently read an interesting book called Einstein's Clocks Poincare's Pendulum that is about the whole process of establishing uniform time in Europe and around the world. The need started with the railroads as each little community had its own time (which lead to some interesting

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX Please

2007-03-21 Thread Rory
My mom is on her second 200TQ, fantistic driver! My son has a 5000SQ, and daughter drives a GT Coupe both with the five and manny. I'm looking at the carfax car as a replacement of the 300TD for the wife. the low mileage is especially desireable. Thanks Kleb. -- Rory Morrison Oroville, WA

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX Please

2007-03-21 Thread Rory
I meant to say Fantastic driver! The first car died after she rear-ended a tractor driving in the rain, looking for the defrost, instead of watching the road. I'm aware of the climate control vacuum issues, my son's car had to have the servo replaced. Regards, On 3/21/07, Rory [EMAIL

[MBZ] How to blend in

2007-03-21 Thread Zoltan Finks
Drive a W123 or W124 in the Seattle area. Sheesh! I didn't notice this the first time I visited. I won't get to feel special anymore driving around. Can't even stand out by displaying a biodiesel sticker. What to do? Brian 83 240D

Re: [MBZ] How to blend in

2007-03-21 Thread Redghost
Rattle can the finish on you car. Then paste all sorts of oddities to it. Maybe old Simms, beaney babies, AOL cds, SCSI cables, Benz matchbox cars. Run a Rebel flag on the fenders, swap out the headlights with those from a pontiac, or put glass pacs on. On Mar 21, 2007, at 10:22 AM,

Re: [MBZ] How to blend in

2007-03-21 Thread Allan Streib
Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Drive a W123 or W124 in the Seattle area. Sheesh! I didn't notice this the first time I visited. I won't get to feel special anymore driving around. Can't even stand out by displaying a biodiesel sticker. What to do? Put a W sticker in your back

Re: [MBZ] How to blend in

2007-03-21 Thread Zoltan Finks
Nice. Brian On 3/21/07, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Drive a W123 or W124 in the Seattle area. Sheesh! I didn't notice this the first time I visited. I won't get to feel special anymore driving around. Can't even stand out by displaying a

Re: [MBZ] How to blend in

2007-03-21 Thread Zoltan Finks
I actually did see one with the polychromatic spray paint and sticker thing going on. Also saw one of those oddities - the SD that has been relegated to a life of a beater - the windows left down as vandalism would be sort of pointless. Of course maybe the windows did not roll up. Brian On

Re: [MBZ] Question about changing the gasket on driver's door

2007-03-21 Thread Hendrik Riessen
What excactly are we talking about? The plastic sheet that goes between the door trim and door or the rubber strip that holds the window in the channel. Far as I know the rubber window gasket does not require any sort of adhesive and the only way I could get it all back together was to spread

[MBZ] 1982 240D - is it worth it?

2007-03-21 Thread Sunil Hari
My mechanic here has a 1982 240D with 220Kmi on the chassis, 150Kmi on the engine that he just put in, manual tranny, body has no rust on it. He says it's ready to roll with no mechanical issues. Burgundy with tan Tex interior. Ceteris paribus, is it worth the $3000 he wants for it? I know