Re: [MBZ] OT: Now I have a Linux Iso

On Jan 15, 2008 12:37 AM, Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The trick is the "el torino" portion. I thought it was a *Gran Torino* Ed -- "I'm a Night Elf Mohawk!" - Mr. T. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buy

Re: [MBZ] speedometer

In a message dated 1/17/2008 2:30:12 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The tires are the normal 14" found on every 300d I've ever seen. The tach reads 3000 rpm when the GPS says 70mph. I'm thinking the drive cable is not turning fast enough. I think this cable is

Re: [MBZ] Thuc....

> < realism that views the relations between nations as based on might rather > than > right.>> > Master of the bleeding obvious, then. RLE ** Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489

Re: [MBZ] Mid Jan CL list

> Dual Wench > Do they push it when it runs out of fuel? There's pushing all right. They outnumber you, what do you think? That's right, OUT the door and IN the back! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buym

Re: [MBZ] Mid Jan CL list

Dual Wench Do they push it when it runs out of fuel? Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or chan

[MBZ] Mid Jan CL list

Been a while and figure you guys are missing out on all the good CL goodness we have in the Pacific North Wet http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/car/542759905.html - Pinzgaur http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/542752503.html - Banks Tuner http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/542533065.html

Re: [MBZ] homeschooling decisions

i think so too, but i do have a preference for original language works and i do not know any greek, latin or hebrew, so the ancient classics are not directly accessible to me. on a change of topic, my ex-wife is a regular church going member of the southern baptists and it struck me as curious how

[MBZ] Boxed 300D on PHX CL

Oh mercy.. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/542478901.html Bob R. ___ 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: ht

Re: [MBZ] homeschooling decisions

Thucidides [Θουκυδίδης]: He also has been considered as the father of the school of political realism that views the relations between nations as based on might rather than right. Go with the greek. On 1/17/08, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > i don't know whether we should cover thucydi

Re: [MBZ] 124 TE REAR SUSP QUESTIONS

I bent the short connection tube on the accumulator next to the valve when removing the bad one. Took me a while to line it back up, but I did get it. Ended up detaching all the other connections at the valve body and removing the valve, then attaching the bent line finger tight on both ends and f

Re: [MBZ] homeschooling decisions

Thucydides. Gibbon could be the recreational reading. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 3:37 PM To: Banned List; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] homeschooling decisions i don't know

Re: [MBZ] New Vehicle

Way to go. Welcome Back Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Potter, Tom E Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 8:56 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] New Vehicle Well chaps, I am back in the Mercedes-Benz fold

Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption

No oil on air filter...to speak of. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hans Neureiter Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 7:47 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Did you look at the airfilter. Blowby can b

Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption

Curt asked: "I think so... What kind of oil? Did it come on all of a sudden?" No...it's been inching that way slowly. When I do less freeway driving it's not as bad...say 1qt every 1K or so. I'm using Delvac 15W-40. Bob R. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption

Curt asked: "I think so... What kind of oil? Did it come on all of a sudden?" No...it's been inching that way slowly. When I do less freeway driving it's not as bad...say 1qt every 1K or so. I'm using Delvac 15W-40. Bob R. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption

I'll check that again, Mr. Jim. I made that little setup once before when I had a small leak on the vacuum pump. I don't think it's going that wayand it does seem like I'm smoking a little more at the idle. BobR. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

Re: [MBZ] I love crushing 116's

HAHAHAHA, no, didnt do that, might have to try that out though!! Hendrik & Fay wrote: > It's the concrete that you pour into all the nooks and crannies that > make it worth 172. > > Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: >> So I hauled a 116 I was done parting out to the crusher today. This was >> just the

Re: [MBZ] speedometer

hans hansel wrote: > I went on Ebay and bought an 85 mph speedo that also had a dead odo. Bingo. Your Claybrook speedo was probably from the pre-turbo era, and it might even be a 240D speedo to boot. (Joanie Claybrook was Jimmy Carter's moron director of NHTSA, and I think the 85mph speedo requir

Re: [MBZ] I love crushing 116's

It's the concrete that you pour into all the nooks and crannies that make it worth 172. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > So I hauled a 116 I was done parting out to the crusher today. This was > just the shell of course the loaded with misc other scrap such as old > tires, other old metal, old compu

Re: [MBZ] speedometer

To clarify, I believe the ratio is stamped on the back of the speedo head in yellow or white ink and preceded by a letter, if my memory serves me correctly, like "M=1200" or similar. Dan --- LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There is your problem in a nutshell. There are > about > 20 permuta

Re: [MBZ] speedometer

There is your problem in a nutshell. There are about 20 permutations of 123 speedos if you include Euro versions. There is a stamped number on the back that will be something like "1200" or thereabouts. This is the ratio of the speedo and it must be correct for your particular application, or, a

Re: [MBZ] speedometer

I bought this car last June and drove it 600 miles home. The speedo worked seemingly OK althought the odo was dead. This original was a 120mph speedo. I went on Ebay and bought an 85 mph speedo that also had a dead odo. I rebuilt the odo on this one and installed it. Now the odo turns freely, but

Re: [MBZ] speedometer

Peter Frederick wrote: > > May be the difference between a turbo and non-turbo 300, to. Ah, yes. What was the non turbo, 3.46:1 or so? If the odo and speedo are off by about the same amount, I do think there's probably nothing wrong in the speedo head. Either it's the wrong speedo, the wrong t

[MBZ] I love crushing 116's

So I hauled a 116 I was done parting out to the crusher today. This was just the shell of course the loaded with misc other scrap such as old tires, other old metal, old computers etc. This is a great way to get rid of crap. Anyway, those old 116's sure have alot of metal in them. I got $172

Re: [MBZ] speedometer

May be the difference between a turbo and non-turbo 300, to. 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 to: http://o

Re: [MBZ] speedometer

Easy: Send to a speedo repair shop! I'm not sure I'd want to tackle that job, no tools! 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 del

Re: [MBZ] 124 TE REAR SUSP QUESTIONS

Note that the accumulators in the TE are under a carpeted cover inside the passenger compartment, not accessible underneath as in the others. Have a care, it's usually stuck and is thin aluminum, so you can bend the you-know-what out of it pretty easily. Peter __

[MBZ] homeschooling decisions

i don't know whether we should cover thucydides or gibbon for history. which you think is better for a 10 year old? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscr

Re: [MBZ] speedometer

My memory may be faded, but 3000 rpm at 70mph seems low. Maybe somebody stuck a 1985 300D diff (2.65:1?) in a car that originally had a 3.07? That would cause a reading of 60 when it should read 69.5 if I remember the final drive ratios right. Mitch. ___ htt

Re: [MBZ] speedometer

hans hansel wrote: > > The tires are the normal 14" found on every 300d I've ever seen. > The tach reads 3000 rpm when the GPS says 70mph. What size is that? The 14" on my 300SD are 225/75R14, which is, of course, not "normal". It reads low, but I don't think it's 15% low. Perhaps somebody put i

Re: [MBZ] speedometer

There is a gear on the end of the speedo cable in the transmission. However, is it possible that this is not the original speedo head? I ask because there are a number of different speedo heads available for various models, and they're based on the final drive. Give me the details on the car (ch

Re: [MBZ] British car test

I nearly soiled myself, I laughed so hard. Especially when the Rover couldn't even make it up the hill for the handbrake test. Dan --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > <> > > > My God, that was funny. All five parts. And so > accurate.

Re: [MBZ] speedometer

The tires are the normal 14" found on every 300d I've ever seen. The tach reads 3000 rpm when the GPS says 70mph. I'm thinking the drive cable is not turning fast enough. I think this cable is gear driven, hence not adjustable. The speedometer is steady at all speeds, not jumping up or down, so

Re: [MBZ] 124 TE SUSPENSION

And whatever you do, don't mess with the settings on the leveling valve. This can do more damage that you can imagine. You'll be amazed at how much better it rides after you replace the spheres. Dan --- Dan Weeks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks, Loren. Think I'll get the lines! Appreciate

Re: [MBZ] speedometer

hans hansel wrote: > > The odometer is off by the same 15%. Wow, what size tires are on it? What's the tachometer say at 60mph? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Some used cars that someone may be interested in

If they are all as bad as the tempo that he has on Craigs list looks then I can see why, especially since the truck seems to be a lot high in price. Manfred Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:43:26 -0600 From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Some used cars that someone may be i

Re: [MBZ] speedometer

The odometer is off by the same 15%. Hans Hansel Bike Works - Orlando www.bikeworks.com - Original Message - From: "Craig McCluskey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 2:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] speedometer > On Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:05:32

[MBZ] Whoops!

Curt: SOunds good. I don't think the price is out of line if the car is as represented. You're buying another 150-200k of life for three grand-- that ain't bad. My 82 617 runs good as new with 300k on it, and I just spent 2,500 on it (vac pump & related issues, rear control arm) convinced i

Re: [MBZ] Carfax request

We have the '02 version of that wagon. Very nice car. 20 in town 32 on the road, lots of power, lots of room. Only issue at 76k miles with ours is that turbo seals are starting to leak, resulting in puff of oil smoke at some startups, tho not all. Check for that, dicker down. New turbo is a

[MBZ] 124 TE SUSPENSION

Thanks, Loren. Think I'll get the lines! Appreciate the advice. Dan On Jan 17, 2008, at 1:17 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > After you get the rear end jacked up and safe to work under, it takes > a can of PB Blaster or the Mopar equivalent to soak the nuts on the > hydraulic lines, a 10 mm op

Re: [MBZ] speedometer

On Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:05:32 -0500 "hans hansel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I finally rebuilt my odometer on my 84 300td. Works great. Good to see > the miles turning again. > > The problem I have is with the speedometer. Against a gps unit, the > speed is about 15% slow. When the speedom

Re: [MBZ] Climate Control Failure Mode

I still haven't fixed mine, 'cause I can't seem to find the time to put it back together. I figured out that the fan was dying, but there may still be other issues to resolve once I get back on the project. I bought an Audi Quattro wagon to drive in the meantime, and its ACC works just dandy

Re: [MBZ] Climate Control Failure Mode

On Jan 16, 2008 6:55 PM, Kevin Slater <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So how does one determine if you have an older or newer 87 model? > With regards to the fan fuse? Easy, it's either in the fusebox or not. If not, it's unmistakable---on my car, it's a big steel-colored strip fuse with "30A" sta

[MBZ] Poisoned websites attack visitors

Thousands of small web shops have been unwittingly poisoned with malicious code that infects PC users who visit. Security experts said the sophisticated attack had succeeded on a larger scale than many other similar attacks. Once installed on a Windows machine the malicious code steals passwords

Re: [MBZ] Climate Control Failure Mode

Crazy how these things go together in bunches. I've been experiencing the same things that Casey has. A couple of days in the last few weeks the fan has come on, but it seems if I touch the fan buttons it stops and I'm back to only forced air. Not a problem on the highway trips, but not good when i

[MBZ] New Vehicle

Well chaps, I am back in the Mercedes-Benz fold. I picked up a 1985 300D Turbodiesel yesterday for $1500. It has 238k on the odometer, which is not too bad. The exterior is Anthracite and needs repainting. The left front door is damaged and will need replacing. The right front door needs the trim r

Re: [MBZ] Found the problem - what to do? (was 300 SD 722-303 transmission trouble)

Pull the pan, it hooks up in there. Hans Neureiter wrote: > Pulled on the shift cable and it does not pull back. Seems to be disengaged > at the tranny. > How do I get there and fix this / or can I ? > > > On 1/17/08, Hans Neureiter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I have been busy moving (Say gara

Re: [MBZ] Some used cars that someone may be interested in

Those seem cheap MG wrote: > Got this from another list and wanted to pass this along to you all just > in case someone might be interested. I don't know anything about the guy > or the cars, heck I don't even know where the 818 area code is. > > I do question the 50mpg statement on the Ranger.

Re: [MBZ] Car Fax Request

VIN: YS3ED55E913041845 Year: 2001 Make: Saab Model: 9-5 Style/Body: Wagon 4D Class: Upscale - Near Luxury Engine: 2.3L I4 EFI Country of Assembly: Sweden Vehicle Age: 7 year(s) Calculated Owners: 1 Last Reported Odometer Reading: 158,769 This vehicle's AutoCheck Score 77 79-88 This

[MBZ] speedometer

I finally rebuilt my odometer on my 84 300td. Works great. Good to see the miles turning again. The problem I have is with the speedometer. Against a gps unit, the speed is about 15% slow. When the speedometer indicates 60, I'm actually doing 69. Any ideas on how to reset or calibrate the

[MBZ] Found the problem - what to do? (was 300 SD 722-303 transmission trouble)

Pulled on the shift cable and it does not pull back. Seems to be disengaged at the tranny. How do I get there and fix this / or can I ? On 1/17/08, Hans Neureiter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have been busy moving (Say garage) and had only been lurking on the list > lately. > > On 1/16/08, OK

[MBZ] Whoops

Good stuff tends to happen when I'm not paying attention... Just got a call from my Indy, he's got an '82 300D in, owned by a guy who just moved to MA from Okieville. He wants to sell, apparently its got over 300,000 but looks just spectacular. Its got a black respray (ugh) but has no tinworm.

Re: [MBZ] 124 TE REAR SUSP QUESTIONS

After you get the rear end jacked up and safe to work under, it takes a can of PB Blaster or the Mopar equivalent to soak the nuts on the hydraulic lines, a 10 mm open end, or preferably a 10 mm flare nut wrench and a 13 mm socket. Unscrew the flare nut, then unbolt the capscrew that holds the s

Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption

Did you look at the airfilter. Blowby can be a lot and will show there. On 1/17/08, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I think so... What kind of oil? > Did it come on all of a sudden? > > -Curt > > > Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:23:32 -0700 > From: "Robert Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > S

Re: [MBZ] 300 SD 722-303 transmission trouble/pull fuse

Pulled the fuse - no change. I am not sure, but I think to remember that whenn you pull on the shift cable against the spring load, there is a noticable point of engagement after a part of travel. I can't feel nothing here. On 1/16/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > In a messa

Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption

I think so... What kind of oil? Did it come on all of a sudden? -Curt Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:23:32 -0700 From: "Robert Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MBZ] Oil Consumption To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" So.

Re: [MBZ] 300 SD 722-303 transmission trouble

I have been busy moving (Say garage) and had only been lurking on the list lately. On 1/16/08, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hans - sorry about the tranny problem - I have no clue, but it is good > to see you back on the list! > > On Jan 16, 2008 4:01 PM, Hans Neureiter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>