Robert,
"Clear as mud".
Understanding MTBF is the reason I searched for a 70's Corvette with about
50,000 miles on the clock when I decided to buy one. Even though my Vette is
a 1977, I know that all of the major modules and assemblies are in decent
shape. The rubber parts are another story.
Mer
All,
It took a while, but I was finally able to disable the disfunctional starter
interlock on the 74 240D. The wiring diagram for the interlock circuitry shows
a rat's nest of switches, lines and connectors. The actual interlock relay is
embedded inside the 10-pin box under the dash. But it
The amount of use makes a difference - just like miles on a car.
We're on our second Maytag - and I've had to repair both of them. With
four kids, we've washed a LOT of clothes. Both washers had seals
damaged by stuff from kids pockets that got into them, then the water
either corrodes what's left
yep, mine does nothing. Im going to get into it tomorrow I suppose.
John Robbins wrote:
> Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
>
>> I also noticed while idling, if you run the engine ad various RPM,
>> the flap deal on the turbo outlet never moved at all. On any other
>> 2.5 I have seen, it seems to move b
that one of my grandmothers has never had anything done to it.
Hendrik wrote:
> Anything can fail but the question is can it be repaired economically.
> Strange how people put up with cars breaking down but if a washing
> machine decides to go down after 6 years people are in shock.
>
> Kaleb C.
Which is why I do BOTH when doing wheel bearings.
LWB250 wrote:
> I had a 108 one time (1970 280S) that had the absolute
> worst rumbling sound in the front end. It was coming
> from the left front (driver's side) and was most
> certainly a bad wheel bearing.
>
> I changed the LF wheel bearing a
this motor is VERY quiet, cant hardly tell its a diesel(like all 2.5T's
should be)
Peter Frederick wrote:
> Check the turbo and the waste gate control (electronic? If so, the
> transducer is likely bad, no boost!)
>
> Make sure you have good fuel delivery to the IP, too -- the hoses on
> the
Yea, that too, could be low.
Peter Frederick wrote:
> Way low on freon -- high side at 70F and 1500 rpm with compressor
> engaged should be about 250 psi. The other choice is a bad compressor,
> but you should have more pressure than that in the low side if the
> compressor is bad. May have a
Wonder how much them things are. Maybe I should try some used ones first.
Peter Frederick wrote:
> Kaleb:
>
> Pull a vaccum on the supply line. If it won't hold, the transducer is
> toast. I'd replace both of them, it's been known to fix the problem
> right up (or all three -- EGR, flap, and
Well the evaporator is easy to clean. Just pull the fan and its right
there. Takes all of 10 minutes at most to get it removed.
On the pressures, sounds like your compressor is not compressing to me.
Zeitgeist wrote:
> So, my AC ('87 300TD) seems to be experiencing multiple failure modes. One
In a message dated 8/4/2007 3:33:20 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The water pump on my 83 240D is dripping. Rusty sells 2 different kinds,
one is a GEBA and the other is a LASO. What is the better of the two, the
price difference is not great and I would like t
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> I also noticed while idling, if you run the engine ad various RPM,
> the flap deal on the turbo outlet never moved at all. On any other
> 2.5 I have seen, it seems to move back and forth at various times if
> you rev it up and/or down while sitting there.
I can't rea
I didn't think those sort of people would need a washing
machine..joking :-)
Mitch Haley wrote:
> Curt Raymond wrote:
>
>> Our house came with all relatively new (within 5-8 years) appliances but
>> when I need to replace the washer I'll buy a Staber.
>> http://www.staber.com
Anything can fail but the question is can it be repaired economically.
Strange how people put up with cars breaking down but if a washing
machine decides to go down after 6 years people are in shock.
Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote:
> Your maytag failed after 6 years? My grandmother always had a m
Our Miele spins at 1100 rpm, can be set to 600 but don't know why.
Has water saving cycles and all the other stuff, which is not bad
considering it was the base model.
Anyway we just bought a new fridge and I have to modify the kitchen to
fit the blasted thing in, that's what happens when you tak
It is interesting to note if there is a backlash against big money
sports, with the average fan being marginalised to a being a cash cow
who has no real ownership of the sport.
It's early days but there seems to be a growing number of football
supporters abandoning the big league in favour of th
Depends what you are after, if you just want a machine then anything
will do but if you are interested in the long term then you have to look
at machines that are servicable. We have had Miele machines in our
family for decades and while they are more expensive than Asian brands,
they are build
I had a 108 one time (1970 280S) that had the absolute
worst rumbling sound in the front end. It was coming
from the left front (driver's side) and was most
certainly a bad wheel bearing.
I changed the LF wheel bearing and adjusted to spec
with a dial indicator.
The front end still rumbled.
I w
Check the front wheel bearings.
James Zavesky
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> On Behalf Of LarryT
> Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 8:15 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: [MBZ] 78 240D Making Odd Noise
>
>
> Howdy -
> My 240D ha
I agree. I was just being crass.
Brian
On 8/4/07, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> no, it's like that. but at least they will sign autographs and talk to your
> kid, unlike the freaks from the NBA making $15 million a year and claiming
> to owe you nothing for giving it to them.
>
> On 8/
>- Low side readings = 50 psi
>- High side readings = 65 psi
>- Vent temps = 50 degrees @ ~70 degrees ambient
>- Compressor engages, yet doesn't cycle off and on as I'd suspect if
>there were a low charge level.
>- sight glass is cloudy
1) Low charge
2) leaking reed valves
Go buy the 300E at pickapart (probably $300-400 if the engine is still
there) and do some dissection of the dash and AC on that before you
fuck with the nice car...
That is my advice..
-Zach
--- Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> So, my AC ('87 300TD) seems to be experiencing multiple fa
Check the turbo and the waste gate control (electronic? If so, the
transducer is likely bad, no boost!)
Make sure you have good fuel delivery to the IP, too -- the hoses on
the suction side can crack and leak air in -- lotsa knock and lousy
power.
Peter
_
It could be the differential mount or a wheel bearing too. My '81 300CD had
a hum/roar coming from the right front that couldn't be heard until reaching
at least 40MPH. Beyond that, the hum would become higher in frequency.
Kevin in Portland, OR
1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula
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Bad center u-joint sounds like a bad muffler, but varies with road
speed independent of engine speed. Cure is driveshaft replacement,
it's much cheaper to get a used shaft than replace the bearing ($650
last time I heard for the repair). Used shaft is about $100.
Check for vibration at the c
Robert & Tara Ludwick wrote:
> You nailed it.
> A ford truck where the power steering pump doesn't whine at least a
> little, is a pretty rare thing.
I was thinking the same thing. You should hear a new Bentley
Continental at idle and full lock. Sounds just like an F-150.
Tom
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Howdy -
My 240D has a sound like something is running besides the engine - like
a roar that is not dependant on the speed of the engine but *is* dependant
on the speed of the car. My car has a solid fan attachment (no viscous
clutch) and I've replaced the motor mounts which cured a lot of
You nailed it.
A ford truck where the power steering pump doesn't whine at least a
little, is a pretty rare thing.
---Robert
OK Don wrote:
> I wondered if it was "normal" for a Ford - or non MB vehicle.
>
>
>> FWIW my 95 Mazda B2300 (Ford Ranger) has always had a whiny PS pump.
>>
>> Mig
I would suggest you ask Rusty. Either send him an email today or use
Instant Messaging on Monday - he'll be happy to help - just ask if he knows
which lasts the longest. Likely they are comparable and the price is the
only difference.
Don't forget to buy a new gasket - they don't typically c
Way low on freon -- high side at 70F and 1500 rpm with compressor
engaged should be about 250 psi. The other choice is a bad compressor,
but you should have more pressure than that in the low side if the
compressor is bad. May have a bad low pressure cutout switch (or it's
wired around) too.
Kaleb:
Pull a vaccum on the supply line. If it won't hold, the transducer is
toast. I'd replace both of them, it's been known to fix the problem
right up (or all three -- EGR, flap, and turbo boost control).
If any one of the three is bad, the computer goes to "limp" mode, self
explanatory.
So, my AC ('87 300TD) seems to be experiencing multiple failure modes. One
is the weak output of the fan. The other is the weak output of cooling. I
suspect the former is due to clogged evaporator coils, which apparently
can't be rectified short of a complete dash removal. The fan appears (by
Well, I check the alda line, it seems fine. On this car is a little
different than the 91. It comes out of the intake, goes to a Y, one of
the Y's go to the ALDA, the other Y goes to a pressure sensor by the
battery. Does not have the cutoff switch in between. I pulled the
codes and it had
I have shipped to France and Japan w/out difficulty. However, I always give
them a disclaimer before doing so that they must pay for insurance and that
I am not responsible and will not issue a refund if the item doesn't arrive.
On 8/4/07, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Sold 4 items
The water pump on my 83 240D is dripping. Rusty sells 2 different kinds,
one is a GEBA and the other is a LASO. What is the better of the two, the
price difference is not great and I would like to install the best one.
Thanks
--
Anthony
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When mine were leaking, they left a mess on top of the IP, left a
distinct Diesel odor as you walked by the car, and it required
significantly more cranking to start in the AM. I didn't notice any
change in power after replacing them on either the 603 or the 602
engine.
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OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman,
Since the original factory unit has less than 50K miles on it, I'd be
wary of one from a bone yard.
On 8/3/07, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Boneyard? ... then you get factory.
>
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OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics."
-Benjami
I wondered if it was "normal" for a Ford - or non MB vehicle.
>
> FWIW my 95 Mazda B2300 (Ford Ranger) has always had a whiny PS pump.
>
> Might want to ask these guys... http://www.ford-trucks.com/ Very good
> forum with very knowledgeable folks. :)
>
> John
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OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
"There
Good point. The fliud looks good, and doesn't smell burnt, but I'll
change it anyway. I wonder if it has a filter -- might have to find a
book, there must be a trip to the library in my future.
On 8/4/07, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Change the fluid before changing the pump. If
As with others I highly recommend the Bilsteins - to see the difference hold
your used Bilstein next to your new Monroe - like I did several years ago
when finances required I buy the heaper Monroes. The chrome shaft on the
Bilsteins is about twice as large (diameter) as the Monroe - same for t
I suspect that was our p-whipped colleague up in Seattle, Clay. Apparently
he can't fart without first getting a signed release from the missus. I
think she's a lawyer, so he knows better than to challenge the arrangement.
It's sad, really. Pray for him.
On 8/4/07, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED
> My complete list of internal combustion devices DOES NOT include a lawn
> mower, though I do have a leaf blower.
Synthetic for the leaf blower...
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_Racing_2T.aspx
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
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John Robbins wrote:
>
> I think the Kenmore/Frigidaire washers are based on a commercial design
> (or they really look like it anyway) so it might be easier to find a
> gasket for them.
I had a salesman tell me that once. I later learned that while they
look like a Speed Queen, they aren't the
Curt Raymond wrote:
>
> Our house came with all relatively new (within 5-8 years) appliances but when
> I need to replace the washer I'll buy a Staber.
> http://www.staber.com more expensive up front but over the long haul
> They are THE washers among the RE set so they've got to be using l
The Wakin's wrote:
>
> Buy LG from Home Depot (or buy.com believe it or not)
Five years ago my mom was looking for a new washer.
I wanted to get her a front loader for a gift, good thing I asked
her some questions, turned out that women old enough to collect
Social Security don't always like t
Price is good, but I would have to get it down here to get it fixed. That
would be expensive. You could always move to Atlanta or Jax ...
BillR
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of ernest breakfield
Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 1:01 PM
To:
I just replaced them on this car also thinking that was it, didnt help
---
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Cox Auto Trader
730 PP Supervisor
- Original Message -
From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 12:53 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2.5T
hi Craig!
yeah, sorry; you're right, thanks for catching that. that was
supposed to read *$5K*.
cheers!
e
Craig McCluskey wrote:
> On Sat, 04 Aug 2007 10:01:18 -0700 ernest breakfield
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
>
>> at least that's *his* story... and that was just after he to
No smoke with bad knocking at idle, smooth above 1500 rpm and low power
is the set of symptoms on my 300D that was cured by new delivery valve
seals. Bad head gasket didn't help any there, either.
No smoke, low power, and sluggish throttle reponse at low speeds can be
plugged fuel filters -- j
We're still running a 13 year old Maytag top loader here. With 4 kids,
it gets used a LOT. 6-7 loads a week, at least. I've had to replace a
timer and a tub seal, but that's it.
Gary Thompson
1995 E320 (just turned over 140K miles!)
On 8/4/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
In a message dated 8/4/2007 4:11:09 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The W116 is the ultimate car for suckering a tailgater over a rough railroad
crossing at 60mph. W126 may be as good, but I haven't owned one of those.
It's not a stunt you want to pull in a W201.0
Sold 4 items on eBay and managed to get 3 out of 4 who can't read "I won't ship
outside of North America, don't even ask!" in my auction. One is in Pakistan
and the auction ended for $0.01, I'm sure as hell not shipping to Pakistan on a
penny item...
The other guy is at least over a hundred buck
In a message dated 8/3/2007 11:11:39 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Me, baby, me! I got my kit yesterday with the hat, stress reliever, and
rebate form. The oil is going into my Civic, my girl's Cherokee (stick
shift!) and any friends who need oil changes.
T
In a message dated 8/3/2007 10:40:37 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Does your lawn mower need that much Pennzoil?
Don,
lol!
I would use Pennzoil platinum anywhere that I would use Mobil 1, though my
preference is Mobil 1. Everything I run gets synthetic o
pics are just fine to post.
---
Kaleb C. Striplin
Cox Auto Trader
730 PP Supervisor
- Original Message -
From: "Robert Bigham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 11:15 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Posting pix
> Non text attachments get scrubbed all the time. I don't think
>
This thing doesnt smoke at all. I checked the ALDA line, but will check it
again. Not sure what the EGR is doing. I do know I had several codes set
in the computer when I checked it a few weeks ago. I will check them again
and see what they were exactly.
---
Kaleb C. Striplin
Cox Auto Trade
On Sat, 04 Aug 2007 10:01:18 -0700 ernest breakfield
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> at least that's *his* story... and that was just after he told me he
> sold his rather beat daily driver TD in a heartbeat when someone offered
> him $5 out of the blue for it
$5 or $5k ?
Craig
_
On Sat, 4 Aug 2007 11:15:31 -0500 "Robert Bigham"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Non text attachments get scrubbed all the time. I don't think
> pix will make to being viewed. They might.
That's how the old list at mbz.org used to work.
Kaleb's list is much better than that. The pictures won't b
i had a local SF Bay Area indy tell me last week he doesn't buy 123
diesels that aren't running and in perfect condition anymore; the dearth
of "Berkeley hippies" buying them to run what they think are going to be
free biofuels has resulted in a glut of cars that have been trashed by
bad fuel(s
Non text attachments get scrubbed all the time. I don't think
pix will make to being viewed. They might.
Why not just email the pix to him?
Robert
> Message: 18
> Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2007 08:08:54 -0700 (PDT)
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Anyone give me a grand for my 83 300TD
The question of how long a light bulb lasts is used in several introductory
books on statistics.
How long does a light bulb last? A truthful answer is "It varies." But
people tend to want a single number. Maybe the average.
As applied to this problem, the bell curve plots bulb life (in hours
> OK Don wrote:
>> The power sterring pump on my father's 1999 2.5 Ford Ranger is whining
>> rather loudly. It seem to work fine, and isn't leaking fluid. The
>> truck only has 48k miles.
>> A local McParts has two rebuilt pumps - ATSCO and Beck-Arney. Might
>> either of them be any good?
Try here
On Sat, 4 Aug 2007 10:33:27 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin \(CAT\)"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Will leaking delivery valve seals on a 2.5t cause low power? I have one
> that has 240D like performance at times it seems, has bad leaking seals,
> but runs great. Will the leaks cause lower power or shou
Kaleb C. Striplin (CAT) wrote:
>
>
>
>
> Will leaking delivery valve seals on a 2.5t cause low power? I have one that
> has 240D like performance at times it seems, has bad leaking seals, but runs
> great. Will the leaks cause lower power or should I look elsewhere? Yes, I
> will be repla
Will leaking delivery valve seals on a 2.5t cause low power? I have one that
has 240D like performance at times it seems, has bad leaking seals, but runs
great. Will the leaks cause lower power or should I look elsewhere? Yes, I
will be replacing the seals anyway
---
Kaleb C. Striplin
I haven't posted pics...I will go take some right now and post them ASAP.
That OK with you Kaleb? To post pics here I mean.
Mike
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>> Where are ya Jim? I'm ready to load it on the trailer for a cash
>> deal.
>
> He's in WA. Don't think you want to drive th
Not even remotely close!! LOLOL
Mike
>> Where are ya Jim? I'm ready to load it on the trailer for a cash
>> deal.
>
> 3000 miles away. Not practical.
>
> -- Jim
>
>
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Your maytag failed after 6 years? My grandmother always had a maytag
washer/drier. Must be front he 60's. It was still going strong when she
died several years ago. My dad still uses it and its going strong. I have
had my maytag top loaded for about 8 years. Its still going great although I
Jim Cathey wrote:
> I doubt that _any_ front loader could be kept running
> this long. Lack of availability of the custom door gaskets
> alone would probably guarantee this.
The commercial ones probably run for an equivalent amount of time! Just
find a laundry mat thats going out of business ;
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Where are ya Jim? I'm ready to load it on the trailer for a cash
> deal.
He's in WA. Don't think you want to drive that far!
I'm 1000 miles away... (Starkville, MS) if I had a car trailer I would
meet you halfway. I have a line on a tranny (I think).
Did yo
oh yea, also those front loaders get more water out on the final spin so you
do not have to run the drier as long, saves electricity/gas there.
---
Kaleb C. Striplin
Cox Auto Trader
730 PP Supervisor
- Original Message -
From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Diesel List"
Sent:
Our water bill is about $25 or so per month.
---
Kaleb C. Striplin
Cox Auto Trader
730 PP Supervisor
- Original Message -
From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Diesel List"
Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 9:07 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers
>
> Holy cow! How many
> Where are ya Jim? I'm ready to load it on the trailer for a cash
> deal.
3000 miles away. Not practical.
-- Jim
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> This was something I didn't realize, either. In fact,
> my drying times are lower because the clothing comes
> out of the washer much dryer that with a top-loader.
Than with _your_ top loader. I looked into buying a
Fisher Paykel when it looked like I was going to have
to replace our washer.
This was something I didn't realize, either. In fact,
my drying times are lower because the clothing comes
out of the washer much dryer that with a top-loader.
I will say that my purchase was precipitated by the
failure of my 6 year old Maytag, which blew the
transmission. There was no reason fo
Where are ya Jim? I'm ready to load it on the trailer for a cash
deal.
Mike
>> If yours was closer I would have been all over it.
>
> ...and that's the story for most of us, probably.
>
> -- Jim
>
>
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It's 1217 miles from here to ClaremoreI'll bring it 600 for
freemake me a good offer and I'll see about bringing it
further.
Mike
> Let's make a deal Kaleb...I'll bring it 500 miles closer to
> you.
>
> I need some cash by tuesday so it needs to go.
> If yours was closer I would have been all over it.
...and that's the story for most of us, probably.
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> There is more than one point to their efficiency. One is use of less
> water. Another is spinning faster to extract the water more thoroughly,
> which means you run your dryer less to get the clothes dry. Unless you
Definitely a factor.
> dry your clothes on a line (hard to do in the winter), y
Let's make a deal Kaleb...I'll bring it 500 miles closer to
you.
I need some cash by tuesday so it needs to go.
Mike
> Yea, I had a killer list of deals and nobody jumped on them. Strange. If
> yours was closer I would have been all over it.
>
> ---
> Kaleb C. Striplin
> Cox Au
On Sat, 4 Aug 2007 06:37:58 -0700 Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> > I've been wondering how the thing can get the same amount of clothes
> > clean with less water, and wondering if the door on these designs will
> > eventually leak.
>
> That bothers me too. That and the fact that our wat
Renewable energy. Specifically folks living off grid on solar/wind/hydro power.
With limited capacity for production you learn to conserve.
-Curt
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2007 08:57:49 -0500
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin, work" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools
Holy cow! How many people in your household?
We paid $50 for water last QUARTER. Of course its only two of us...
-Curt
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2007 07:31:53 -0400
From: "The Wakin's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)
To: "Mercedes Discussion List
Think so? I'd say the wagon. I've never had a 124 wagon but my 123 wagon was
the most comfortable ride I've ever had.
Of course my wagon was a disaster but when it was running good it was the most
pleasurable car to drive I've ever had.
My wife agrees, someday we're planning on driving across t
Door gaskets are a wear item. They will need to be replaced at some
point, but then the pump on every top load washer I've ever used
eventually leaked and had to be replaced, too.
Peter
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Change the fluid before changing the pump. If the fluid is gray, you
will need to change pump and flush the steering box though.
Peter
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The best long term one would be a Speed Queen (non-electronic), but
they require attendance (they hop all over the place if the load
doesn't balance on the spin cycle) and are expensive -- $1500 last time
I looked a couple years ago.
I ended up with a Bosch from Lowe's -- I believe they still c
Yea, I had a killer list of deals and nobody jumped on them. Strange. If
yours was closer I would have been all over it.
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918-746-1400 x305
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the RE set?
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Cox Auto Trader
730 PP Supervisor
- Original Message -
From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Diesel List"
Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 8:41 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)
>
> Our house came with
No problem BillI guess I will have to E-bay it. I thought
with the price these things go for it would be gone days ago at the price
I am asking.
Mike
> Thanks Mike, but it sounds like the distance and repairs put it out of
> bounds for my needs.
> Thanks - BillR
>
> -Original Mes
Our house came with all relatively new (within 5-8 years) appliances but when I
need to replace the washer I'll buy a Staber.
http://www.staber.com more expensive up front but over the long haul
They are THE washers among the RE set so they've got to be using less energy...
-Curt
Date: Fri,
> Off topic of shocks - can anyone tell me what the approved
> proportions of Zerex G 05 and water are,
Half and half.
-- Jim
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> I've been wondering how the thing can get the same amount of clothes
> clean with less water, and wondering if the door on these designs will
> eventually leak.
That bothers me too. That and the fact that our water
is effectively free means that there is not likely one
in our immediate future.
My parents replaced their 35 year old refridgerator last year and have been
stunned by the savings.
Interestingly it seems like the new fridge cycles more often but has a shorter
cycle. Definately uses like 50% of the power...
On waterheaters I'd imagine the new ones are MUCH better insulated t
> Was it Jill whose husband dubbed her She Who Must Be Annoyed, or was
> that some other WA resident, like maybe Casey's wife?
Mine indeed, but if you ask me, _many_ of these occasionally
delightful creatures deserve that sobriquet.
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no, it's like that. but at least they will sign autographs and talk to your
kid, unlike the freaks from the NBA making $15 million a year and claiming
to owe you nothing for giving it to them.
On 8/4/07, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> Really? You mean it is different from most other
I also did a bunch of research about three years ago and chose the top Kenmore
front loader.
To answer your question about getting clothes clean, it does so quite well.
It tosses your clothes throught the soapy water, which is more like hand
washing. Clothes get quite clean, they last lon
Yous guys musta inundated them 'cause they are telling me the Penzoil
offer's full.
I reckon you snooze, you loose.
Bob R.
The Man With the Mushy Brain.
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Thanks Mike, but it sounds like the distance and repairs put it out of
bounds for my needs.
Thanks - BillR
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Buy LG from Home Depot (or buy.com believe it or not)
We just bought a pair to replace a 10 year old top load/dryer, and my wife
researched every make and model before she decided on the LG. They have the
best customer satisfaction and I must say, we are very impressed with them.
Not only do th
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