Re: [MBZ] Cheap tires

My daughters new GL320cdi suv came with Continentals. I thought all new MBs came with Continentals. Gerry - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] So you want some cheap tires? My neighbor across the street, took in lieu

Re: [MBZ] W123 tranny??

E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know many of you say a W123 diesel will go pretty much forever, but what about the average auto trans in a W123? How many miles are they good for if well taken care of, and on the flipside, at what mileage do problems start to show up in examples that haven't

Re: [MBZ] Cheap tires

On Jul 14, 2007, at 7:52 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On another tire note, I have informed the new car manager at Phil Smart MB in Seattle that my new C300, due in about ninety days, had damned well better not have Continental tires on it. I don't want Michelins, either, but of the

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Outback

Zoltan Finks wrote: The point is I have an appreciation for those atomic cockroaches. Remember the Honey Bee? My only problem with the B210 is that a neighbor had two, and they both rusted out the frame rail where the steering gearbox attached to the car. Not good. I think I'd rather have the

Re: [MBZ] Brake Lines

Hello Scott, I changed the metal brake lines and the rubber hoses, calipers, rotors, etc last weekend on my 91 W124. I used 3 flare nut wrenches IIRC - 17mm 13mm for the rubber to metal connection at the chassis a 13mm where the rubber hose connects to the caliper. I bought a 5 pc

Re: [MBZ] Atomic cockroach

It's been so long since that car was around that it was very possible we got the description from CD. It was a favorite magazine for us back in the day, especially when P.J. O'Rourke was writing reviews. Who can forget his classic comment about the back seat space in an Aston Martin being Only

Re: [MBZ] SDL head RR adventure

Luther wrote: Sooo, I finally got the proper tool and removed the timing chain rail pins. Finished removing the head and flipped it over to check for cracks. NONE are visible. GRRR. My understanding is that not all cracks are visible to the naked eye. Take it to a machine shop and get it

Re: [MBZ] SDL head RR adventure

John Robbins wrote: Luther wrote: Sooo, I finally got the proper tool and removed the timing chain rail pins. Finished removing the head and flipped it over to check for cracks. NONE are visible. GRRR. My understanding is that not all cracks are visible to the naked eye. Take it to a

[MBZ] valve clearances?

Sorry for the FAQ... What are the proper cold intake and exhaust clearance measurements for the OM-617? Also is a new valve cover gasket necessary each time this job is done? Thanks, Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] SDL head RR adventure

Check for flatness -- I'd bet the head is warped in that area. I didn't find any cracks on my -14- head either, and it still leaks compression (not oil) into the coolant. Once I get the rebuilt head I got of eBay repaired again (all the valves are undersize and rattle in the guides, which I'm

Re: [MBZ] Atomic cockroach

Obviously the didn't DRIVE one before issuing this characterization a '55' Chevy rolls like an ocean liner, wallows on braking, and has a rear axle located by a pair of very soft leaf springs.. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

[MBZ] anyone need a nice 4x4?

Listing this for Gene, my brother-in-law. With John's 190D added to the stable, he has one vehicle too many. KBB private party is $5950, buy-it-now of $4500. Reserve is a couple hundred dollars under buy-it-now. Warning: fuel economy isn't this vehicle's best feature! *http://tinyurl.com/2x8kry*

Re: [MBZ] valve clearances?

Allan Streib wrote: Sorry for the FAQ... What are the proper cold intake and exhaust clearance measurements for the OM-617? Also is a new valve cover gasket necessary each time this job is done? Thanks, Allan Depends on whether it's a turbo or a non turbo engine. Intake 0.1 mm

Re: [MBZ] Flying Alaska by Super Cub

Thanks for that link. A well spent 30 minutes on Sunday morning... Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Jul 14, 2007, at 8:38 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://shaunlunt.typepad.com/shootings/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] Atomic cockroach

LWB250 wrote: Who can forget his classic comment about the back seat space in an Aston Martin being Only big enough for Thalidomide babies. I like this one: There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Mercedes-Benz

Re: [MBZ] Flying Alaska by Super Cub

--- Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for that link. A well spent 30 minutes on Sunday morning... Yeah, that was cool. Reminded me of some of my travels in the far reaches of Alaska. Having spent some time out in the Aleutians, I enjoyed his comment about the

Re: [MBZ] valve clearances?

Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Depends on whether it's a turbo or a non turbo engine. Turbo. My '83 300D Intake 0.1 mm (0.004) or if temps below 0 F are anticipated 0.15 mm (0.006). Exhaust (turbo) 0.35 mm (0.014) non-turbo 0.3 mm (0.012). So, 0.10 mm intake, 0.35 mm exhaust.

[MBZ] Drats! W115 Neutral start interlock failed

Hi all, I'm still here, and the neutral start interlock relay on the 74 2040D 4-speed is misbehaving and the starter can't be engaged. There is no audible click when neutral is selected like there should be. The switch mechanism on the shifter appears to be ok, that's why I think it's the

Re: [MBZ] 124, R12 v R134

Like I said before, in the refrigeration cycle, each element plays a vital role in the COP (coefficient of performance). Although the expansion valve seems like on of the less significant parts of the system when compared to the compressor, evaporator and condenser, it plays a main role in the

[MBZ] 1980 300D

I am suddenly the transportation for not only my M-i-L, but my daughter and her kids [for a few months]. Lots of fun to see them after a year overseas, but I need some transportation for the kids. A lady near here has a 1980 300D with 176k miles [it is YELLOW]. She says the engine and

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D

Bill Condition is everything. The sale price can be insignificant compared to the cost of fixing major issues. So you need to know if it has problems that you would need to repair. Fixing the AC could be trivial or costly (this was an R-12 system). This car has the dreaded failure prone ACC

Re: [MBZ] C300

my new C300, due in about ninety days, Gas or Diesel? Had the Bluetec diesel been available, even at the $1000 premium, I would have given it serious consideration. But, it's not. Probably in a year or so when the direct injection gas engines show up. And, a diesel C this year would have

Re: [MBZ] OE tires

My daughters new GL320cdi suv came with Continentals.  I thought all new MBs came with Continentals. Luck of the lowest-bidder draw. Other models use Michelins of some sort. RLE ** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Outback

Craig wondered: Atomic cockroach? I had nothing to do with that Bob R. Getting nukiefied for 22+ years ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] reifen

Oddly up here in the Pacific NW when the dealer hands me the keys to the B200 loaner it has Continental SUMMER tires on it. I really have to wonder what's  going to happen when winter and some snow arrives. Perhaps they'll smile and tell all the new owners oh we've a deal on winter tires

[MBZ] Reifen

My daughters new GL320cdi suv came with Continentals.  I thought all new MBs came with Continentals. Luck of the lowest-bidder draw. Other models use Michelins of some sort. RLE ** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at

Re: [MBZ] Cracks

My understanding is that not all cracks are visible to the naked eye. Take it to a machine shop and get it tested if you'd like. I think the procedure might be called Magnaflux? Aluminum and magnesium can be dye-penetrant tested and there are some other probably more costly tests. A

Re: [MBZ] 55 Chev

Obviously they didn't DRIVE one before issuing this characterization   a '55' Chevy rolls like an ocean liner, wallows on braking, and has a rear axle located by a pair of very soft leaf springs.. Just so happens I owned a '55 Bel Air 2D HTP 265 V8 back in the day and for the period

Re: [MBZ] 380SL pant pant?

There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Mercedes-Benz 380SL convertible. Not if it had the single-row cam chain. RLE ** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at

Re: [MBZ] reifen

On Jul 15, 2007, at 1:46 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know what a B200 is but MB's OE tires are all season which means they're not so good at anything. RLE We being in Canada we get stuff way before the USA, perhaps as a trial run to see if they should bother with the

Re: [MBZ] 124, R12 v R134

Hi Tarek, I was reading your explanation of refrigeration and was thinking WOW! This is really easy to understand. Then you started on Carnot cycle and thermodynamic irreversibility and once again, I was lost, lost, lost. Oh well, it was a good start - ;-) Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D,

Re: [MBZ] 55 Chev

A 1955 Benz had a swing axle rear end with locating links ('53 to '73). I would imagine the difference to be quite noticeable. I certainly remember a '56 Chevy being a road whale in comparison to my '72 W108, which has a quite similar suspension to a '55 Benz. That 1 sway bar up front makes

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D

Hi Bill, The window is pretty easy to replace - at least it was in my W123 78 240D. Also, I don;t believe that car has the ACC - probably still uses the older manual system like mine. I had the whole system renewed in mine and it was $1000 - that was 2 years ago and it still blows so cold I

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D

Try to get it for $600. If you are talking about taking it to your mechanic for an inspection, you probably shouldnt be buying it in the first place though. BillR wrote: I am suddenly the transportation for not only my M-i-L, but my daughter and her kids [for a few months]. Lots of fun to

[MBZ] oh boy

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1985-Mercedes-Benz-300DT_W0QQitemZ180139694209QQihZ008QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 87

Re: [MBZ] oh boy

what's most disturbing - parts in the back seat, the spoiler, or the rear bumper that's falling off? On 7/15/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] oh boy

all of the above Sunil Hari wrote: what's most disturbing - parts in the back seat, the spoiler, or the rear bumper that's falling off? On 7/15/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Cracks

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Decades ago I had a set of four American Mags (magnesium wheels) tested by X-Ray Inc. at Boeing field and three were cracked and unserviceable even though the cracks were not visible to the naked eye. The dye-penetrant test revealed them. I can remember when a

[MBZ] five speeds

190e 2.6 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=330146991637 300TE http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=330146714391 Good thing this is in Canada or I'd be in big trouble right now. Tom ___

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D

If you're having to pay to have it done, the ac repair is going to start at around $200 min for a check and charge and quickly go up to $1400 + if it's anything major. Something to consider. Dead AC needing a compressor is one of the main reasons people dump cars in this area, they can take a

Re: [MBZ] valve clearances?

Allan Streib wrote: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Depends on whether it's a turbo or a non turbo engine. Turbo. My '83 300D Intake 0.1 mm (0.004) or if temps below 0 F are anticipated 0.15 mm (0.006). Exhaust (turbo) 0.35 mm (0.014) non-turbo 0.3 mm (0.012). So, 0.10

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D

I would think you would be better off buying a semi-nice W123/W124 for $5k or so - use it for a year, maintain it and fix what needs fixing then sell it for what you have in it. Dont go crazy - be as economical as possible and you may come out ahead. The seret is finding a nice example and

[MBZ] Spotted 200D Tailfin

Or is it referred to as wing? Anyway, don't know how rare these are, but thought it was neat. Has the requisite biodiesel sticker on bumper. Don't remember if it was a two door or not. I'll have to go back and look soon. Brian ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] Old benz vs old Chev

A 1955 Benz had a swing axle rear end with locating links ('53 to '73). Similar to a '55 VW, then. Can you spell oversteer? I certainly remember a '56 Chevy being a road whale in comparison to my '72 W108, which has a quite similar suspension to a '55 Benz. No design advances underneath

Re: [MBZ] Spotted 200D Tailfin

If it was diesel, it would be 4 door. And they are called finnies Zoltan Finks wrote: Or is it referred to as wing? Anyway, don't know how rare these are, but thought it was neat. Has the requisite biodiesel sticker on bumper. Don't remember if it was a two door or not. I'll have to go back

[MBZ] James May on the 123

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml;jsessionid=RY5TCD4MHL2K5QFIQMGCFF4AVCBQUIV0?view=DETAILSgrid=A1YourViewxml=/motoring/2007/07/14/mrmay14.xml ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] OE tires

[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Luck of the lowest-bidder draw. Other models use Michelins of some sort. Our '03 Ford Focus came with Hankook tires. I kid you not. One blew out going over a speed bump. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Old benz vs old Chev

Actually, the 6.3's were great handling cars for the time and it is very unfair to compare them to something newer. They had 4 wheel disk brakes - American iron ran drum brakes. The inadequate brakes were far superior to any American 4 door sedan from the same era. And as far as the Evil and

[MBZ] OT Linksys USB WiFi

I have a Linksys WUSB54 WiFi adapter that drives me nuts. No matter how strong or weak the signal, it cannot handle more than 1 data stream at a time. If I'm browsing/loading a webpage and email hits it's time to check and download, the connection will lock up and the computer has to be

[MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

Changed oil (back to M1 after a couple of changes of Delo, M1 having been hard to find locally for a while, but Wal-Mart had the five quart jugs of 15W-50 on sale today). Also changed fuel filters, and rotated tires this afternoon, trying to get a bit more life out of my nearly worn down

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

how much was it at wally world? Allan Streib wrote: Changed oil (back to M1 after a couple of changes of Delo, M1 having been hard to find locally for a while, but Wal-Mart had the five quart jugs of 15W-50 on sale today). Also changed fuel filters, and rotated tires this afternoon, trying to

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

Sure that's the diesel stuff? It's called Turbo Diesel Truck now. Only weight is 5w-40 and comes in the gallon jugs. Costs ~$22 locally. Luther On Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:34:02 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: how much was it at wally world? Allan Streib wrote: Changed oil

Re: [MBZ] OT Linksys USB WiFi

I have one of those and it seems to work just fine. Windows XP. Allan Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a Linksys WUSB54 WiFi adapter that drives me nuts. No matter how strong or weak the signal, it cannot handle more than 1 data stream at a time. If I'm browsing/loading a webpage

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: how much was it at wally world? $19.59 here. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sure that's the diesel stuff? It's called Turbo Diesel Truck now. No, this was the 15W-50, which is also approved for Mercedes diesels. They didn't have the Turbo Truck (Delvac) in stock. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___

Re: [MBZ] valve clearances?

Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If you have leak problems, it's possible that the valve cover has been over torqued and if that's happened then you must either get a new valve cover or grind down the shoulders where the valve cover is secured or the cover WILL leak even with a new

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

Luther wrote: Sure that's the diesel stuff? It's called Turbo Diesel Truck now. Only weight is 5w-40 and comes in the gallon jugs. Costs ~$22 locally. So far as I know the 15w50 is still good to use. I've found a source of the 5w40 Turbo Diesel Truck so I use that now. Costs ~6 a quart

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

the 15w40 is also diesel stuff and works fine Luther wrote: Sure that's the diesel stuff? It's called Turbo Diesel Truck now. Only weight is 5w-40 and comes in the gallon jugs. Costs ~$22 locally. Luther On Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:34:02 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[MBZ] OT: Ice Road Truckers

OK, the first episode was kinda intersting, but how many shows can you make about semi trucks driving on ice? I'm already bored. -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] OT Linksys USB WiFi

My bologna has a first name, its L-I-N-U-X ... On 7/15/07, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a Linksys WUSB54 WiFi adapter that drives me nuts. No matter how strong or weak the signal, it cannot handle more than 1 data stream at a time. If I'm browsing/loading a webpage and email hits

Re: [MBZ] OT Linksys USB WiFi

I have a Linksys AP/Router and a Linksys PCMCIA card on one laptop, and Compaq/HP/Intel WiFi adapters in the other laptops - all work and play well together - not problems at all. I take that back - the latest Compaq/HP laptop came with Vista, and won't connect to the AP when the SSID in not

Re: [MBZ] valve clearances?

I only replace them when they start to leak -- many years between changes. No leak problems. I just thought I recalled reading that replacing the gasket with each valve adjustment was recommended. However that gasket seems to be pretty robust, so I was just wondering if it was really

Re: [MBZ] OT Linksys USB WiFi

Ok, restarting. On Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:49:11 -0500, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My bologna has a first name, its L-I-N-U-X ... On 7/15/07, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a Linksys WUSB54 WiFi adapter that drives me nuts. No matter how strong or weak the signal, it

Re: [MBZ] Old benz vs old Chev

Yeah, if you really push one, a swing axle Benz will start to jack in the rear -- at well over 100 mph. The low scrub front end (better after 1962) does give minor bump steer and some understeer, but nothing like the floating rear axle and zero caster front end on a 55 Chevy, to say nothing

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

What's the answer to Allen's front tire wear question? On 7/15/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the 15w40 is also diesel stuff and works fine -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81

Re: [MBZ] OT Linksys USB WiFi

OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a Linksys AP/Router and a Linksys PCMCIA card on one laptop, and Compaq/HP/Intel WiFi adapters in the other laptops - all work and play well together - not problems at all. I take that back - the latest Compaq/HP laptop came with Vista, and won't

Re: [MBZ] OT Linksys USB WiFi

i've got 3 airport cards being fed by my linksys wireless router and no problems at all. sounds like a windoze issue to me On 7/15/07, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a Linksys WUSB54 WiFi adapter that drives me nuts. No matter how strong or weak the signal, it cannot handle more than

Re: [MBZ] OT Linksys USB WiFi

Sounds like a problem with installation (software conflict) or defective router, you should not get a system crash from a network connection!. It may also be faulty -- call tech support first, but I'd exchange it. Make sure the software is correct, too. Peter

Re: [MBZ] Old benz vs old Chev

All the below points out the over engineered part of the magazine's remark. The W115 looked a lot like a '55 Chevy, but that's where the similarity ends. On 7/15/07, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, if you really push one, a swing axle Benz will start to jack in the rear -- at

Re: [MBZ] OT Linksys USB WiFi

Check for an updated driver -- the crash almost has to be the driver for the USB NIC. On 7/15/07, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds like a problem with installation (software conflict) or defective router, you should not get a system crash from a network connection!. It may also

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

Check the front end -- excessive outside wear is a sign of worn tie rods or center link ball joints, giving you excessive toe-out. Could also be bad brake support bushings on a W123 or W126 chassis. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ice Road Truckers

The rides on the ice have all been completed (of course) so they will keep showing 'em until the episodes already in the can have been broadcast, and of course for as long as the sponsors continue to send in the checks and/or find loopholes in the contract. For what it is worth, my college age

Re: [MBZ] OT Linksys USB WiFi

Boot off of a PCLinuxOS CD, see if it recognizes the card, and browse a few web sites to see how it operates. PCLinuxOS seems to love WiFi (based solely on reading articles, no personal experience). On 7/15/07, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, restarting. On Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:49:11

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Check the front end -- excessive outside wear is a sign of worn tie rods or center link ball joints, giving you excessive toe-out. Could also be bad brake support bushings on a W123 or W126 chassis. Yes, this is my 300D. Not sure if I was clear

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ice Road Truckers

Strangely, I found the Bering Sea crab boat series much more captivating, even though it has basically the same limited variations on the theme. However, though my personal experience is slight, I've always thougt there was something cool/romantic about working on the sea. Allan Wonko the Sane

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

I bought some of the Truck stuff a couple weeks ago, and some of the 15W50 -- the truck stuff comes in 4 qt jugs, the 15W50 in 5 qt. Go figure. --R John Robbins wrote: Luther wrote: Sure that's the diesel stuff? It's called Turbo Diesel Truck now. Only weight is 5w-40 and comes in the

Re: [MBZ] Old benz vs old Chev

It wasn't until the mid 90's that Ford in Oz had independant rear suspesion. GM had it a bit earlier but the early independant set ups used to chew tyres at an alarming rate unless upgraded with redesigned components. No wonder they can't sell their cars, the average car buyer in Oz is getting

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ice Road Truckers

When I got shipped off to OCS as an E-6 Avionics Tech and left (for all practical purposes) Coast Guard aviation, I was slotted to transfer to Kodiak and work SAR from C-130s and HH-3F helos. I think I missed some interesting times. On 7/15/07, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Strangely,

Re: [MBZ] James May on the 123

The glovebox lid, for example, would not yield even to Jeremy Clarkson and his Cotswolds Screwdriver*; it would come off only by reversing the process by which it was attached in the first place. In isolation, it seems like an unnecessarily complex one, but time has proved it to be

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ice Road Truckers

Well you can always switch channels to something more stimulating like bikini girls jelly wrestling or the good old spitting into a spitoon contest. What about a nice food eating contest, I know I have a great idea, how about we get some large white people to see how many starving african kids

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ice Road Truckers

CNN or C-Span perhaps? Like .. you actually get the show in OzLand? On 7/15/07, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well you can always switch channels to something more stimulating like bikini girls jelly wrestling or the good old spitting into a spitoon contest. What about a nice food

[MBZ] Anybody in Cinci want a 250Dt?

Cheap W124 250D, circa 1993: http://www.auto-rv.com/browse.aspx?AdName=39-879941 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Gump shift

I think I just hit the need for a garage monkey. I went back and repositioned the arms on the splines so that they line up better and tried to get it matched up with original neutral. Might have destroyed it now. Had it up on jack stands so the rear tires spun free and could not get the

Re: [MBZ] OT Do Google Earth pictures get updated?

In a message dated 7/14/2007 4:36:58 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I get the Microsoft live search version of Mappoint when I type in local.live.com. A Google search came up with http://maps.live.com which went to the same page. Try that. All, My

Re: [MBZ] Anybody in Cinci want a 250Dt?

A what? Ad says 300D. 1. Yes. 2. Checkbook says no. On 7/15/07, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cheap W124 250D, circa 1993: http://www.auto-rv.com/browse.aspx?AdName=39-879941 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] valve clearances?

Get serious, it is like $6 from Rusty, just get a fresh one and make sure you have it on right. Do take a look at the valve cover to see if there are any sharp spots that might nick or lacerate the gasket and sand them down. Should not leak with a new gasket. clay On Jul 15, 2007, at

Re: [MBZ] Anybody in Cinci want a 250Dt?

MBUSA called the 250D a 300D, much as they called the 350SDL a 300SDL. From 90-93, the diesel 124 was a OM602 5 cyl 2.5L. Wonko the Sane wrote: A what? Ad says 300D. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Gump shift

On Sun, 15 Jul 2007 20:54:50 -0700 Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think I just hit the need for a garage monkey. I went back and repositioned the arms on the splines so that they line up better and tried to get it matched up with original neutral. Might have destroyed it now.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ice Road Truckers

yea, I watched the first one, then part way thru the 2nd I got bored. Besides, they already had a show about it a year or 2 ago on the history channel or one of those. Allan Streib wrote: OK, the first episode was kinda intersting, but how many shows can you make about semi trucks driving on

Re: [MBZ] Drats! W115 Neutral start interlock failed

In a message dated 7/15/2007 12:28:50 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all, I'm still here, and the neutral start interlock relay on the 74 2040D 4-speed is misbehaving and the starter can't be engaged. There is no audible click when neutral is selected

Re: [MBZ] Gump shift

In a message dated 7/15/2007 8:49:59 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Had it up on jack stands so the rear tires spun free and could not get the drive shaft to spin, so with it in neutral I started the car and slowly let out the clutch. Wheels would not spin

Re: [MBZ] Drats! W115 Neutral start interlock failed

I'm still here, and the neutral start interlock relay on the 74 2040D 4-speed is misbehaving and the starter can't be engaged. There was one year or two where the draconian USDOT laws required some really heinous hand-holding, such as an engine that couldn't run with the hood up, etc. (Or was

[MBZ] Need an OM603 turbo

I recently grenaded the turbo in my 300TD and need another, either for donor parts, or to do a direct swap. It needs to be a Garrett T3 (not a KKK), so let me know if you've got a good serviceable unit, or a core. Thanks, Casey __ '87 300TD