Re: [MBZ] Tri-Y headers in a 450sl

2007-04-18 Thread Peter Frederick
I don't think the ports are different, but I do not know that for a fact. The easiest way is to measure them off the car (best if you can find a set of each not installed!). I know the left side is different than the right, and the right side for my W108 is different than the one in the 107

Re: [MBZ] wanted: clean warning triangle for an SD

2007-04-18 Thread tom savage
Zach wrote: I sold a euro warning triangle holder latch thingie to some guy on eBay, now he wants the triangle too but I dont have one to sell him. Anyone who wants to make a few bucks email me offlist and I will hook you up. I think the part # is 126 890 0014. Check Rusty or your local MB

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mom's 87 300E hard starting puzzler..

2007-04-18 Thread Kevin J. Slater
Mathieu, you nailed the problem. I pulled the OVP and it fell apart in my hands. My brother ordered a new one from Rusty and shipped it to my house. Dropped in the new one and it fixed the problem completely. ...Kevin Mathieu J.Cama said: Kevin, Things to check: Check the fuse on the top

Re: [MBZ] Issues with the M104 3.0

2007-04-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
they usually leak oil at the back right corner of the head Donald Snook wrote: As I understand it, the problems areas with the 104 engines (3.0 or 3.2) are head gaskets. Is that correct? Is the head gasket problem a matter of when not if? When it fails does it leak oil externally or does it

Re: [MBZ] OT: Apple Enthusiast has Quite a COllection

2007-04-18 Thread Ed Booher
On 4/17/07, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I guess if I have to ask wtf that means I don't need another six pack of Macs. It's sort of like the difference between a single processor computer and a dual processor computer. Xgrid allows software that has been developed against it's

Re: [MBZ] OT: Apple Enthusiast has Quite a COllection

2007-04-18 Thread Gary Hurst
ok, but this can only be done with very specific applications or can it be done universally? On 4/17/07, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 4/17/07, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I guess if I have to ask wtf that means I don't need another six pack of Macs. It's sort of like

Re: [MBZ] Speed

2007-04-18 Thread OK Don
Speaking of T34's - I saw what looked like a T34 with a turbo prop engine in pattern to land at our local airport this weekend - had USAF markings. I got to ride in a T34 once in CAP - but it was just around the pattern once. When I was in USAF field training, we cadets got a flight in a T34.

Re: [MBZ] Tri-Y headers in a 450sl

2007-04-18 Thread OK Don
I have a set of stock '76 headers from an SLC sitting in the back yard - I believe they are the same on the SL - that I can measure and photograph for you. I suspect that the shipping is far more than they're worth, or I'd offer them up. On 4/17/07, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dodge Cummins Pickups

2007-04-18 Thread Jim Cathey
What year is your truck? Does it have a 5 speed manny? I believe you Us? It's a '97 12V with 5-speed. P7100 inline pump. either 3600 or 3800RPM. Ours stops at 3k. I heard that the 5.9L Cummins is being phased out and replaced with a 6.7L model. Yeah, they're advertising now. I sure

[MBZ] Engine Trouble?

2007-04-18 Thread B Dike
Hi, Since the old IP in the 82 300 CD wasn't pumping fuel, I found another IP and temporarily installed it in place. I was surprised to find that I could spin the crank even though the IP was locked with the locking pin. The cams are turning fine and the motor has good compression.

[MBZ] Vac line to Tranny on a 79 300SD

2007-04-18 Thread denis wier
I have a vacuum line on my 79 300SD that came loose it is the 1 that hooks into a tee and into the top of the white plastic prapotioning valve and runs between firewall and back of engine . Where does it hook up ? - Ahhh...imagining that

Re: [MBZ] Vac line to Tranny on a 79 300SD

2007-04-18 Thread Jim Cathey
I have a vacuum line on my 79 300SD that came loose it is the 1 that hooks into a tee and into the top of the white plastic prapotioning valve and runs between firewall and back of engine . Where does it hook up? Many of these systems have a vent line into the (clean air) cabin.

Re: [MBZ] Engine Trouble?

2007-04-18 Thread Jim Cathey
I was surprised to find that I could spin the crank even though the IP was locked with the locking pin. That test may indeed show something that's broken, or it may cause something to break. I'd be really leery of using the IP to keep the crank from turning. Something's not right. If you

Re: [MBZ] Engine Trouble?

2007-04-18 Thread Peter Frederick
Did you transfer the drive sleeve from the old pump to the new one? There is a splined sleeve between the IP and the injection timer on the 615 chassis, and it may stick to either spot coming out. If it's not in there, the IP is not, in fact, connected to anything and will not turn with the

Re: [MBZ] Vac line to Tranny on a 79 300SD

2007-04-18 Thread Peter Frederick
Probably to the main vacuum line -- there is an orifice in there, and the valve is a bleed-off. Don't know for sure, though. Peter

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dodge Cummins Pickups

2007-04-18 Thread Kevin Kraly
I sure hope they didn't screw it up! (Ala Ford's 6.0) Ford recently came out with a 6.4L powerstroke Diesel with two turbos, one to increase off idle performance and the other to increase mid to high RPM performance. That sounds like too many sensors for me! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983

[MBZ] Im off

2007-04-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Okiebenz
Leaving now for far northern IL, north of chicago, 1 mile from WI border. Be back tomorrow. Until then, behave. -- 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 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250

Re: [MBZ] Im off

2007-04-18 Thread jwreames
Umm okay, sure. I want to know just one thing; Where are you getting whatever you are smoking when you tell the banned list to behave? -j. -- Original message -- From: Kaleb C. Striplin, Okiebenz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Leaving now for far northern IL, north of chicago, 1

Re: [MBZ] Im off

2007-04-18 Thread Loren Faeth
Kaleb, We already know you're OFF. Nothin new here! Loren Faeth

Re: [MBZ] Engine Trouble?

2007-04-18 Thread Loren Faeth
Someone a couple of years ago had left the IP timing pin in and turned the engine over, shearing a pin or key somewhere. there is a key on the shaft that the timing advance rides on. The outside of the advance is the sprocket the timing chain runs on. The back side of the shaft drives the

[MBZ] OT: For you futbol fans

2007-04-18 Thread Rich Thomas
Here is another exciting sport http://www.cheddarvision.tv/

Re: [MBZ] Vac line to Tranny on a 79 300SD

2007-04-18 Thread Loren Faeth
What color is the tube? At 11:25 PM 4/17/2007, you wrote: I have a vacuum line on my 79 300SD that came loose it is the 1 that hooks into a tee and into the top of the white plastic prapotioning valve and runs between firewall and back of engine . Where does it hook up ? Loren

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dodge Cummins Pickups

2007-04-18 Thread Mitch Haley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But then the service engineers would starve if they weren't powerchoke diesels. (I know, they have been pretty good since they fixed the EGR valves, but I bet they still havent moved the return line to the opposite end of the rail from the supply... Makes them

Re: [MBZ] Just like Willie Nelson

2007-04-18 Thread R A Bennell
Cool! I'm sitting here trying to think of what my car could use. Does it have a right side mirror? I have become used to looking at that mirror when I change lanes and it isn't there on the MB. Unfortunately, I think most of the other things my car could use are not likely to be in good

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dodge Cummins Pickups

2007-04-18 Thread Jim Cathey
The 7.3 Powerchoke (as opposed to the 444 Navistar it was based on) had no way to get air out of the rails other than pumping it into the cylinders via the injectors. Can you say cackle, knock, stumble? IMHO, if there was a tiny bit of air in there it'd have less trouble. There is no shock

Re: [MBZ] OT: For you futbol fans

2007-04-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
OK I am too impatient. What happens at minute 45? On 4/18/07, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here is another exciting sport http://www.cheddarvision.tv/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] OT: For you futbol fans

2007-04-18 Thread Rich Thomas
A fly comes by and, wait, wait, WAIT, YEAYEA!!!, nnnuuh, *almost* landed on the cheese. The excitement never ends. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: OK I am too impatient. What happens at minute 45? On 4/18/07, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here is another

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ford / Dodge Cummins Pickups

2007-04-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: IMHO, if there was a tiny bit of air in there it'd have less trouble. There is no shock reservoir to handle the intermittent nature of fuel flow. Aka water hammer. The 444's pipe off the far end is itself probably a shock absorber. Stupid Ford, save $2 by taking it

Re: [MBZ] Engine Trouble?

2007-04-18 Thread B Dike
Did you transfer the drive sleeve from the old pump to the new one? There is a splined sleeve between the IP and the injection timer on the 615 chassis, and it may stick to either spot coming out. If it's not in there, the IP is not, in fact, connected to anything and will not turn with the

[MBZ] For Sale

2007-04-18 Thread Donald Snook
Ok. I found a truck I want to buy. I also found a 92 124 Coupe I want to buy. I can't buy the truck until I sell my current benz. Therefore, my 1990 300SEL is REALLY up for sale. It has 137,000 miles. TONS of work done it in the last 2-3 years. Car is nearly perfect. Three ring binder full

[MBZ] H2O Pump Degradation

2007-04-18 Thread Bob Rentfro
Is it possible for an H2O pump's pumping capacity to degrade (maybe by a worn impeller) such that the car runs hot at idle but runs normal operating temp when rpm is increased? Bob R. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Apr 18 19:44:33 2007 Received: from fed1rmmtao103.cox.net ([68.230.241.43])

[MBZ] Tex Mex

2007-04-18 Thread Rhonald Angelo
hello, anyplace to buy Tex Mex by the yard or piece? I need to have lumbar pillow made for the car. Thanks Rhonald 1985 300D Black/Palomino 297,000 miles Washington, DC _ Download Messenger. Join the i’m Initiative. Help make a

Re: [MBZ] Tex Mex

2007-04-18 Thread Gary Hurst
i'm sure there are lots of restaurants that serve tex mex. and if you don't like the slop plate, there is always fajitas or even a nice ribeye. On 4/18/07, Rhonald Angelo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hello, anyplace to buy Tex Mex by the yard or piece? I need to have lumbar pillow made for the

Re: [MBZ] Tex Mex

2007-04-18 Thread Bob Rentfro
That was low hangin' fruit, Hursty Bob R - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 1:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tex Mex i'm sure there are lots of restaurants that serve tex mex. and if

[MBZ] Implications of nailing (no, not banned)

2007-04-18 Thread Zoltan Finks
Recently I had one of youz tell me that my engine might be nailing. I have become more concerned about this, as I am realizing that I get that pinging noise not only just after starting in cold conditions, but upon acceleration while engine is not warmed up fully. I know some have posited that

Re: [MBZ] Engine Trouble?

2007-04-18 Thread Peter Frederick
Yes, there is a key on the injection timer shaft. Peter

Re: [MBZ] Implications of nailing (no, not banned)

2007-04-18 Thread Peter Frederick
Minor injector knock due to carbon build up will vanish with the diesel purge treatment. If it comes back right away, likely it's more than just carbon -- worn injector, carbon in the prechamber, low compression, late timing, etc. If it only happens cold and under hard acceleration before

Re: [MBZ] Tex Mex

2007-04-18 Thread John Peterson
Performance Products has it by the yard, so does the dealer! PP is cheaper, I think. John Peterson 1991 300D 2.5 87k Kingston, RI Rhonald Angelo wrote: hello, anyplace to buy Tex Mex by the yard or piece? I need to have lumbar pillow made for the car. Thanks Rhonald 1985 300D

Re: [MBZ] Tex Mex

2007-04-18 Thread Bob Rentfro
Rusty... Do yous guys carry MB TEX? PP is crazy 'spensive usually. Bob R - Original Message - From: John Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 1:59 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tex Mex Performance Products has it by the

Re: [MBZ] H2O Pump Degradation

2007-04-18 Thread Frederick Moir
Bob. What kind of car? I know jeeps can lose the vanes off the impeller and exhibit those symptoms. Fred Moir Lynn MA Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is it possible for an H2O pump's pumping capacity to degrade (maybe by a worn impeller) such that the car runs hot at idle but runs normal