Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL

2007-10-25 Thread Jim Cathey
I cannot remember what the cure time is. You just want to slap it up there by hand and have it stay? If so, fletching cement is probably out unless it has improved since I last bought it. Ideally, yes. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] (No MB) Safety- Olde big car vs. new small car, buying used rentals

2007-10-25 Thread Zoltan Finks
A friend of mine worked for a rental car company and used to like to yank the emergency brake and spin cars around at speed. Eventually he flat-spotted some tires and I believe he got fired. Brian Tony wrote: Also, taking a page from another recent discussion, there is also another video showing

Re: [MBZ] KNOWLEDGE

2007-10-25 Thread Wray Stanley
Zoltan Finks wrote: Wow, I don't know either Hendrik or Robb, but I was going to say some nice words to Robb and sympathize that sometimes posts go unanswered. But I gotta say, Hendrick and Fay's response was quite vitriolic and seems uncalled for. Was a bit harsh, EH? Wray

Re: [MBZ] KNOWLEDGE

2007-10-25 Thread Hendrik Fay
OK that is your assessment, my assessment is that this joker comes on the list when he has a problem and expects the right answer within a nanosecond. Well, though titties, there is no easy answer for a motor that is running rich and the sooner this person learns some respect the better and

Re: [MBZ] (No MB) Safety- Olde big car vs. new small car, buying used rentals

2007-10-25 Thread Steve MacSween
on 10/24/07 11:33, Gary Hurst at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: however, it is not implausible that the combination of automotive engineers and government stooges have done something right and have now made ordinary cars crashworthy. i generally simply presume all such government collaborative

Re: [MBZ] KNOWLEDGE

2007-10-25 Thread Curt Raymond
Note: I'm reading Ralph Steadman's book The Jokes Over so take this as satire. Now Brian remember Hendrik is foreign, you need to know how to deal with these people or they'll take you to the cleaners. HENDRIK: Down boy, BAD! Back to your room, and take your pills! /Satire Actually I had

[MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Robb Taglieri
Kaleb, Maybe I should remind you of what the list is about. It is about sharing ideas and helping to troubleshoot 14 year old cars... whether I paid for the listing or not. If I paid for the listing up to this posting being Now very helpful but for yours I'd be disappointed with the response.

[MBZ] KNOWLEDGE

2007-10-25 Thread Robb Taglieri
Knowledge is power - This list has gotten alot of readers who think that they are too important to share their knowledge-REMEMBER THE REASON THIS LIST STARTED years ago. It was to help all of us when we encountered a problem that we had to troubleshoot whether we were an independent shop owner or

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
I have NO idea what you are talking about Robb. This is a very strange post so perhaps you should explain what you are talking about? --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Robb Taglieri [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Knowledge

2007-10-25 Thread Robb Taglieri
Robb Taglierito Kaleb show details 10:27 am (1 minute ago) Kaleb, Your reply in the list was uncalled for: *Even in the opinion of other listers*. I was a member of this list years ago and I remember the purpose of the listing. It was an honor to be accepted to it and all were welcome

Re: [MBZ] Type II ACC Schematic

2007-10-25 Thread Luther
Ain't that the truth! Call Scott, 479-646-0584 about your IP. Luther On Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:33:15 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you have something put together I will put it up on Okiebenz. I need to get some articles going and need all the help I can get. Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL

2007-10-25 Thread Loren Faeth
Oatley makes a clear all purpose cement for ABS, PVC and CPVC. You might want to start there, in the plumbing aisle. At 10:39 PM 10/24/2007, you wrote: I have a can of clear PVC pipe glue (Oatey-regular-clear-PVC-cement #31013 ). Haven't noticed if it dries clear (like between 2 pieces of

[MBZ] Knowledge Apologies

2007-10-25 Thread Robb Taglieri
Maybe in my responses I have gotten the listers names wrong and I aplogize for that. My responses have been directed to the one lister who has taken inconvienence with being of assistance to me. Kaleb, It is the way the listing shows on my computer that led me to believe it was you. If that

Re: [MBZ] Type II ACC Schematic

2007-10-25 Thread Luther
Never mind, he doesn't have it yet. I'll let you know when he does. On Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:38:28 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does he have something to tell me? --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] Type II ACC Schematic

2007-10-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
OK --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 9:44 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Type II ACC Schematic Never mind, he doesn't have it yet.

Re: [MBZ] (No MB) Safety- Olde big car vs. new small car, buying used rentals

2007-10-25 Thread Mitch Haley
Steve MacSween wrote: As a footnote, that Renault will have been built to the current Euro crash test standards, which are higher than ours in NA. I would have been interested to see a Chevy Cobalt take the hit instead. Cobalt and Ion are on a worldwide chassis (Delta), so I'm sure there's

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Rick Knoble
Smart ass's were suppose to be kicked off. Robb Wrong list. You must be talking about the Ritter/Easley list. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL

2007-10-25 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: You just want to slap it up there by hand and have it stay? Ideally, yes. I haven't purchased Fletch-Tite in over 15 years, but there's now a product called Fletch-Tite Platinum. Clamp time with vinyl vanes is said to be 2-3 minutes, which is still a lot of time

Re: [MBZ] Knowledge

2007-10-25 Thread Rick Knoble
I am not a know it all. Just looking for thoughts on the problem Thank you to all who have shared their ideas on my question Did you post your question on http://www.buymbparts.com/forum/index.php or http://mbca.cartama.net/index.php? No such thing as too much knowledge... Rick Knoble '85

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Mitch Haley
Rick Knoble wrote: Smart ass's were suppose to be kicked off. Robb Wrong list. You must be talking about the Ritter/Easley list. There was one woman who seemed intentionally dense that Richarde kicked off this list's predecessor. Has Kleb ever kicked anybody off? Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Robert Rentfro
I seem to remember one Carlos (I think his name was) guy several years ago Kaleb 86-edsound familiar? He was very out-of-spec. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 8:00 AM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Yea, thats probably him, not sure either if that was his name but it could be. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: Yes, I did have to kick somebody off once, and only once. I cant remember all the exact details but the guy ended up sending a post cussing us out or something. Then is seems I had to put somebody on moderation status and they didnt like it so left on their

[MBZ] Grace

2007-10-25 Thread Frederick W Moir
Now now, Kiddies. Play nice. Remeber that the other person is just as much an ass as I am. For the following nuclear exchange I'm going to Duck and cover. Fred Moir Lynn MA I annoy people just by breathing. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Man I just dont remember, would like to remember though, it was a funny story. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 10:09 AM

[MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock

2007-10-25 Thread Robert Rentfro
Here's something odd I've noticed in the last few days. When I am driving through the neighborhood, obeying the speed limit I might add, and I turn a corner I get a disturbing knocking sound from the engine. It doesn't seem/sound like a fuel induced sounding knock.it's more deep, guttural

Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock

2007-10-25 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Bob, Does it occur when turning both left and right? When were motor mounts last replaced? Take care, Chuck On Oct 25, 2007, at 8:17 AM, Robert Rentfro wrote: Here's something odd I've noticed in the last few days. When I am driving through the neighborhood, obeying the speed limit I

Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock

2007-10-25 Thread Robert Rentfro
Both waysmotor mounts are pretty recent Louis seemed to think. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 8:22 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Rich Thomas
Some years back, not long after I joined the previous list, there was a guy who would wax eloquently for many pages about random stuff, and take extreme issue with trivial matters. I think large amounts of whiskey and being from California might have played a role in his musings, as they

Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock

2007-10-25 Thread Rich Thomas
Sure it's from the engine? Wheel bearing going south? Loose caliper rattling? I had some car once, started doing that, turned out to be front brakes needed replacing, the pads were worn and would rattle or something. A brake job fixed it, whatever it was. --R Robert Rentfro wrote: Both

Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock

2007-10-25 Thread Robert Rentfro
Hummminteresting. I just had the car on the lift two weeks ago. We checked the front end out and it seemed finebut he did mention that the shock-like part underneath kinda behind the oil pan in the middle did need replacing. I can't remember what he called it. And whatever the piece right

[MBZ] 602 head

2007-10-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
anybody need a 602 head? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-cyl-head-2-5-90-91-92-93-Mercedes-Benz-cylinder-head-300D-2-5_W0QQitemZ220164125693QQihZ012QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor

[MBZ] somebody needs this

2007-10-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-Hanomag-F20-Diesel-Sleeper-Van_W0QQitemZ150175319911QQihZ005QQcategoryZ6315QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

[MBZ] Sweet CL Whip in AZ

2007-10-25 Thread Robert Rentfro
Check it, Vatos http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/458778474.html ___ 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 go

Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock

2007-10-25 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 10/25/07, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just had the car on the lift two weeks ago. We checked the front end out and it seemed finebut he did mention that the shock-like part underneath kinda behind the oil pan in the middle did need replacing. I can't remember what he

Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock

2007-10-25 Thread Rich Thomas
Yeah on that car it was a knocking/clacking kind of sound, only when turning and loading the wheel sideways. --R Robert Rentfro wrote: Really it's more of a knock rather than a klunk, know what I mean? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

Re: [MBZ] 124 squirrely rear, yet again

2007-10-25 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 10/23/07, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm suspecting, in this order: 1. subframe mounts - not sure if they were done with the rest of the suspension. 2. alignment - done a year or so ago, but I've driven a lot of bumpy roads since then. 3. defective or improperly balanced

Re: [MBZ] OT Keys locked in car and dog saves day

2007-10-25 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 10/24/07, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know that often my dogs don't want my petting, or don't like the silly hassling I may be giving them, but they just put up with it. I like that arrangement. Again, I guess I have just changed from a cat and dog lover to something closer to

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL

2007-10-25 Thread OK Don
How about contact cement, then paint the outside black over the cemented area for that elegant look On 10/25/07, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim Cathey wrote: You just want to slap it up there by hand and have it stay? Ideally, yes. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Curt Raymond
There was a kid from So. Cal. too. Gabe maybe? IIRC he got quite threatening once when I made fun of LA. -Curt Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:02:06 -0700 From: Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 124 squirrely rear, yet again

2007-10-25 Thread Curt Raymond
I await the answer on this one with much anticipation. My 190D also has gotten quite squirrely in recent months. Had the rear links done which helped a little but not enough. My Indy says the suspension is all nice and tight. New tires also helped a little but again not much. Alignment is the

Re: [MBZ] 602 head

2007-10-25 Thread Luther
No, but I have a cracked 603 Luther On Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:42:54 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: anybody need a 602 head?

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Gabe, thats him, dont remember who the guy was I had to moderate. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 12:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] 602 head

2007-10-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
I actually could use this 602 head, but its a little steep, well, alot steep. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 12:45 PM

Re: [MBZ] somebody needs this

2007-10-25 Thread Luther
Can you rotate the pics 90 degrees??? Sheesh...camera award? Luther On Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:49:06 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread James Zavesky
Robb Taglieri Your original email was answered on 9/17/07 by Alex Chamberlain who has a diesel. I believe most of the guys here are diesel owners. Gas cars are a different beast, you'll need to get codes pulled or build a LED unit to pull codes, your car is OBD I. On 9/17/07, Robb Taglieri

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Tom Hargrave
Moderate must be short for ban from the list? Tom www.kegkits.com Original Message From: Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10/25/07 12:57 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] 602 head

2007-10-25 Thread Tom Hargrave
When's the last time you had one redone by a good shop? My last aluminum head rework cost me $800.00 by the time I paid for labor, replaced 2 bent valves had it pressure tested. Tom www.kegkits.com Original Message From: Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10/25/07 12:57 PM

Re: [MBZ] 602 head

2007-10-25 Thread Mitch Haley
For $1500, you can have my whole 190Dt. Been parked for 25 months, still starts on the first or 2nd compression stroke. Needs major body work. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] 602 head

2007-10-25 Thread Mitch Haley
Tom Hargrave wrote: When's the last time you had one redone by a good shop? My last aluminum head rework cost me $800.00 by the time I paid for labor, replaced 2 bent valves had it pressure tested. I think I paid $120 for the head job on my Taurus V6, but that was just machine work. Clean

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL

2007-10-25 Thread Dave Wakin
I haven't looked at my 450sl's top in awhile, but I believe the plastic is sown in place. Why not remove the stitching, remove the old panel to use as template, and punch the needle holes into the new piece, then hand sow it back in? Dave Wakin - Original Message - From: OK Don

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL

2007-10-25 Thread archer
I cannot remember what the cure time is. You just want to slap it up there by hand and have it stay? If so, fletching cement is probably out unless it has improved since I last bought it. Ideally, yes. -- Jim -- PVC pipe cement has a volatile solvent. When

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
something like that I suppose :) --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com; 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007

Re: [MBZ] 602 head

2007-10-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
I would probably pay that for this head --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 1:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 602 head When's

Re: [MBZ] 602 head

2007-10-25 Thread Tony Wirtel
What do new 602/603 heads go for? My recollection (for a 603 at least) was in the same ballpark. Of course, that was before the euro went nuts. Tony Wirtel Subject: Re: [MBZ] 602 head To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain;

Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock

2007-10-25 Thread Kevin Kraly
Try turning the corner while applying some diesel and see what happens. Does the sound increase in frequency with increasing engine RPM? You can also coast around the corner in neutral and rev the engine. I wish I was there to help out with this one. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi,

Re: [MBZ] OT Keys locked in car and dog saves day

2007-10-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
Not at all - they look like mini-panthers - exactly like the ones here: http://www.vivapets.com/breed/bombay/178 On 10/24/07, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are these the cats that have the exotic striped coats, and look sort of half-wild? They sound like great cats. This is going

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
As in, I sent one too many rude posts to the list so Kaleb moderated me [with extreme prejudice]. On 10/25/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: something like that I suppose :) --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] somebody needs this

2007-10-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
Why are there no bidders if all it needs is a starter? This is not only a very cool vehicle but rare and possibly collectible. I would bet that DBAG would be more than happy to take it off your hands and ship it back to the Mercedes museum in Stuttgart. On 10/25/07, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock

2007-10-25 Thread James Zavesky
steering damper ( shock like thing ) it connects to the drag link and frame. The other piece is the idler arm. You can get a idler arm rebuild kiit from Rusty as well as the steering damper. James Zavesky -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

Re: [MBZ] 124 squirrely rear, yet again

2007-10-25 Thread Curt Raymond
Most of the time, especially bad when its real windy out. It can be kind of scary when I hit water on the road too, feels almost like the car is hydroplaning but a tap on the brakes (disaster if I actually was hydroplaning) straightens everything out. By Indy swears the rear links are okay.

Re: [MBZ] Knowledge

2007-10-25 Thread Scott Ritchey
There is no such word as alot. Scott Ritchey ___ 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 go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT Keys locked in car and dog saves day

2007-10-25 Thread Zoltan Finks
Ooh, I like the sound of the Bombay. I have often thought that if I got into a situation in which I could not own a dog, I would get a cat that I could take on walks. Actually, I saw a guy in the library with a cat on his shoulders. I asked him about it when I ran into him outside. He said

Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock

2007-10-25 Thread archer
While driving down a road with no traffic at varying speeds, swing the car slowly back and forth left to right. If you hear the noise or feel the vibration swinging left, it's usually the right wheel bearing or brake. Swinging the car right, its the left wheel bearing or brake. This tends to

Re: [MBZ] Knowledge

2007-10-25 Thread archer
There is no such word as alot. Scott Ritchey -- It's an acronym: ALOT: Adaptive Large Optics Technologies ALOT: Airborne Lightweight Optical Tracking ALOT: Allotment http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/ALOT Gerry ___

Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock

2007-10-25 Thread Tom Hargrave
You are showing your age (and experience) - old troublesome fiber grease was pre-disk brake. ;) Tom www.kegkits.com Original Message From: archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10/25/07 03:42 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning

Re: [MBZ] Knowledge

2007-10-25 Thread Tom Hargrave
It's also southern redneck for the more popular term - a lot. Please don't tell my neighbors in-laws that it's not a word. I have to live here. Tom www.kegkits.com Original Message From: archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10/25/07 03:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] KNOWLEDGE

2007-10-25 Thread LarryT
Hi Robb, I checked the MB Factory Workshop Manual for something to adjust the mixture and could find nothing. I looked a *lot* without luck. Interesting that your '93 was the only year that car was made. I would think MB (and other manufacturers) would not provide an easy means to

Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock

2007-10-25 Thread Robert Rentfro
I shall try all things suggested and see if I can narrow it down. Thanks for the good input. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of James Zavesky Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 10:33 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL -vinyl glue

2007-10-25 Thread Aleph93
Magnets can be used to hold the vinyl pieces together while gluing. Rob '85 300D Costa Mesa, CA ps: Still smoky out here in SoCal. Message: 1 Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:13:59 -0400 From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Donald Snook
Mitch Haley wrote: Was one of those the kid who bought a car from Sigmon or Snook and wanted to return it? Probably the one who left on his own. I don't think anyone bought a car from me except OK Don. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas

Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock

2007-10-25 Thread Peter Frederick
Very likely bad engine mounts allowing the fan to contact the shroud. Peter ___ 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 go

Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock

2007-10-25 Thread Hendrik Fay
First thing I would suggest is to put the spanner on all the suspension/steering bolts and ensure everything is tight. Remember as you turn the wheel the geometry changes and your wheel will try and get back to straight, this is like a fight between you wanting to turn and the wheel wanting to

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Hendrik Fay
A engine running slightly rich is unlikely to produce a trouble code, a two O2 sensor system may do but the early one O2 sensor ones are relatively stupid. Further I think that if there is a code stored in the system then the check engine light will be on, telling you it is time to spend money.

Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock

2007-10-25 Thread Robert Rentfro
Having just took the youngest girl child to cheer practice, I tried out a couple of things and this is what I determined: It only makes the knocking noise turning right with the transmission in drive...when in neutral, no knocking noise. Also, when accelerating through a right turn, no knocking

Re: [MBZ] KNOWLEDGE

2007-10-25 Thread Hendrik Fay
The difference being that the M103 has a KE/CISE system which has a fuel distributor, which has an adjustment screw to alter the realtionship between the air flow sensor and fuel meter plunger. From the factory this adjustment screw is fitted with a plug, which has to be removed in order to

Re: [MBZ] Office Depot also on Phoenix CL selling 06 Sprinter fleet

2007-10-25 Thread JFreezn
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Prices vary Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 264 K miles 98 ML 320, 152 K miles ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] air flow actuators and a door check

2007-10-25 Thread Bill
Thanks Peter - I will look at that line once more, but with two shops checking for vacuum leaks and 2 hours with a smoke generator nothing showed up. Lots of issues in that area, though, so a directed check is a good idea. Been through the door panel routine a few times, that shouldn't be a

Re: [MBZ] air flow actuators and a door check

2007-10-25 Thread Bill
Thanks Jim. The diagnosis given for the air flow actuators was that they were leaking and needed to be replaced. I would rather rebuild if possible, but my time is far cheaper than theirs. I've just never been further into the dash than pulling the gauge cluster. I'll check the 'optical horn'

Re: [MBZ] Knowledge

2007-10-25 Thread E M
Sure it's a word, it's just alot of people don't know it. ;-) Ed 300E On 25/10/2007, Scott Ritchey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is no such word as alot. Scott Ritchey ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock

2007-10-25 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Bob, Get a new Steering Shock. ! Install it and get back to the tribe w/the results.. Just MHO... Take care, Chuck On Oct 25, 2007, at 4:01 PM, Robert Rentfro wrote: Having just took the youngest girl child to cheer practice, I tried out a couple of things and this is what

Re: [MBZ] OT Keys locked in car and dog saves day

2007-10-25 Thread Rich Thomas
A coupla weeks ago I was cycling in the Lance Armstrong Livestrong Challenge, in the countryside out around Dripping Springs TX, and a guy in a pickup drove by me with a parrot sitting on a perch attached to the passenger seat somehow. The parrot looked like it was enjoying the ride. That

Re: [MBZ] OT Keys locked in car and dog saves day

2007-10-25 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Rich, Keep on making up the last part We all need laughing therapy!! Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ Some guy said, Where'd you get the pig? And the pig said, I found her at the farm, now she takes me everywhere. OK I made that last part up... --R

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Hendrik Fay
Might I suggest that that you practice what you preach, for one thing I did reply to your original question. You either choose to ignore it or missed it. Then to write to the list and basically tell the members that they are useless because they couldn't answer your supposedly 'simple'

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Tom Hargrave
I'm behind Hendrik Fay on this one. This list is a very open forum. Sometimes we stay with Mercedes sometimes we stray but regardless, we as a group solve a multitude of tough technical problems every week. Hendrik or Fay (whichever one posted the response) is correct. If your CIS system will

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Wonko the Sane
Hendrik: He doesn't understand that +90% of those here own diesels. The reverse is probably true on the R/E list. Were the question about a W123 240D then I could have jumped in. But for me to offer a suggestion on a Benz gasser -- I drove Tommy's S420 around the block at the IowaQ but that is

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Wonko the Sane
It will probably be MOOSE DAY On 10/25/07, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm behind Hendrik Fay on this one. This list is a very open forum. Sometimes we stay with Mercedes sometimes we stray but regardless, we as a group solve a multitude of tough technical problems every week.

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Tom Hargrave
Or someone like I know but am so buried with work that I don't have time to answer. We used to have a great resource on the list (remember Marshall?) but he has disappeared. I often wonder if the list became too demanding. And your last point is absolutely correct, if a list member believes we

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Wonko the Sane
Let me try that again ... hit a bad key and the message went prematurely. It will probably be MOOSE DAY somewhere when the game ends and my Hokies have kicked BC's butt. Just talked to my son by cell phone -- he's in Blacksburg and at the game. He said: I'm here, I'm extremely wet, and I'm

Re: [MBZ] OT Keys locked in car and dog saves day

2007-10-25 Thread archer
A coupla weeks ago I was cycling in the Lance Armstrong Livestrong Challenge, in the countryside out around Dripping Springs TX, and a guy in a pickup drove by me with a parrot sitting on a perch attached to the passenger seat somehow. The parrot looked like it was enjoying the ride. That

Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock

2007-10-25 Thread archer
Showing my age? How did you know about it, Tom? (grin) Gerry (Older than sin) --- You are showing your age (and experience) - old troublesome fiber grease was pre-disk brake. ;) Tom www.kegkits.com Original Message From: archer

Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock

2007-10-25 Thread Harry Watkins
Maybe a half axle CV bearing? Had a Rabbit do that but it was FWD. Harry On 10/25/07, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Having just took the youngest girl child to cheer practice, I tried out a couple of things and this is what I determined: It only makes the knocking noise turning

Re: [MBZ] OT Keys locked in car and dog saves day

2007-10-25 Thread Wonko the Sane
Thanks for coming out, I will be performing here all week. Please don't forget to tip your waitress. On 10/25/07, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The same idiot that named the Doberman Jesus., said the parrot. Gerry _ -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Proudly marching to the

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: I don't think anyone bought a car from me except OK Don. I think the parties to the transaction were Gabe and a different DS. Aren't you and Darrell both attorneys? I was just looking through old emails, and there are at least four listers with the initials DS. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Wonko the Sane
I don't think Gabe purchased from Snook. Had that been the case, Snook would have already taken him to court for libel, etc. On 10/25/07, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Donald Snook wrote: I don't think anyone bought a car from me except OK Don. I think the parties to the

Re: [MBZ] OT Keys locked in car and dog saves day

2007-10-25 Thread OK Don
Some guy said, Where'd you get the pig? And the pig said, I found her at the farm, now she takes me everywhere. OK I made that last part up... --R Sounds a bit like the story where the guy finds a pig by the side of the highway, he thinks it looks lost, so he puts it in the passenger's

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread OK Don
No - it was someone else, though young, IIRC, who bought a 240D from a fellow lister, found it needed front end work (again, IIRC), and complained for weeks that he had gotten a raw deal, how could we tolerate this,etc. On 10/25/07, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't think Gabe

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-25 Thread Wonko the Sane
You don't recall much for a man who is only 35. grin On 10/25/07, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No - it was someone else, though young, IIRC, who bought a 240D from a fellow lister, found it needed front end work (again, IIRC), and complained for weeks that he had gotten a raw deal, how

Re: [MBZ] OT Keys locked in car and dog saves day

2007-10-25 Thread Wonko the Sane
another rim-shot. On 10/25/07, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Some guy said, Where'd you get the pig? And the pig said, I found her at the farm, now she takes me everywhere. OK I made that last part up... --R Sounds a bit like the story where the guy finds a pig by the side of

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL

2007-10-25 Thread Jim Cathey
Oatley makes a clear all purpose cement for ABS, PVC and CPVC. You might want to start there, in the plumbing aisle. Will consider it. not sure about long-term clarity. Stuff that stays clear for decades inside a box of arrows might go yellow pretty quick on a car top outdoors. The rim of

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