Re: [MBZ] Fog light question

> The 123 fog lights are 5 3/4", the headlamps are 7". I believe both > are sealed in USA, and the sealed fogs are hard to find. I suppose you The US fogs use a standard H3 bulb. There are, however, a couple of different Euro lamp styles, no real clue as to what they take. (Though I've supposedly

Re: [MBZ] maybe I will be unemployed tomorrow

Could mean something, could mean nothing. But your email title suggests you "know something". Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 12:04 AM To: Ban

Re: [MBZ] Fog light question

yea, I got hoods, got plenty of hoods. If somebody wants a hood, send an email to my other address (which is at the bottom of each message) OK Don wrote: > If the list mom doesn't have a hood for you, I do --- white, no grill, > find otherwise. > >> How about a hood? Oh list dad! >> >> I was go

Re: [MBZ] Got my E420 put back together

Not really, it will get pretty close or the same mileage as the SDL, but will use less expensive fuel. OK Don wrote: > Boy, will you be sorry!!! > >> In any case, I guess I will be >> driving it tomorrow since I got rid of the SDL saturday. >> -- > > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94

Re: [MBZ] OT: carfax request

any difference? Mitch Haley wrote: > > "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: >> VIN: 1B3EL36X33N571011 >> Year: 2003 >> Make: Dodge >> Model: Stratus SE >> Style/Body: Sedan 4D > > Thanks, Kaleb. It was interesting to compare your Autocheck to Tom's Carfax. > http://www.carfax.com/viewEmailReport.do?a

Re: [MBZ] I now have a 87 300TD

no Mitch Haley wrote: > > "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: >> Picked up a fairly decent 87 TD this weekend. > > Did you take it on trade towards the OK Don SDL? > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/

[MBZ] maybe I will be unemployed tomorrow

The vice president of the company will be at our office tomorrow. Wonder what thats all about -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 560SL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D,

Re: [MBZ] Afterglow

early 90's, the 3.5 603 has it as does the 2.5 turbo 602 Peter Merle wrote: > Which mercedes series did they introduce afterglow to assist smooth idling > when cold? For how long does it afterglow for ? > Peter > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] Looking for 220V Om617 block heater

On Sat, 31 May 2008 17:30:59 +0200 "Peter Merle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Discovered my block has a normal core plug where the threaded block > heater should go . I guess those engined destined to warmer climates did > not have an option to mount a heater No, all the blocks are the same. The

Re: [MBZ] Fog light question

If the list mom doesn't have a hood for you, I do --- white, no grill, find otherwise. > How about a hood? Oh list dad! > > I was going to fiberglass the hood but the more I look at it the less I'm > sure whats holding the grill on... Theres really not much left to it. > > -Curt -- OK Don, KD5N

Re: [MBZ] 12 pt. or doulbe hex, or what ever to remove 603 head bolts

I searched ours, but no luck. You are right, the "help" didn't have a clue what I was talking about. On Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 8:34 PM, dave walton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The local Autozone has them on display, but the people who work there > are clueless as to what they are called and where th

Re: [MBZ] 12 pt. or doulbe hex, or what ever to remove 603 head bolts

That was the case with my shop as well - you've seen it -- so I spent most of today cleaning it up, throwing out the trash that I thought I might need someday, stuff I replaced on the 107, and the such. Still didn't find the set of triple squares! I'm setting aside a special shelf for ONLY specia

Re: [MBZ] Got my E420 put back together

Boy, will you be sorry!!! > In any case, I guess I will be > driving it tomorrow since I got rid of the SDL saturday. > -- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber),

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga

I'd much appreciate it!!! My address is coming via another email account -- > > Luther, I can ship this tool AND head tool first thing in the morning... > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D

Re: [MBZ] Fog light question

The 123 fog lights are 5 3/4", the headlamps are 7". I believe both are sealed in USA, and the sealed fogs are hard to find. I suppose you could put a pair of H1 high beam Cibies in the fog light holes for driving lights and wire them into the high beam circuit. On a W116, four headlamps are 5 3/

Re: [MBZ] Shameless commerce - 2 cheap 300 TDs

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > So what are the details on the other? Can you read both of these? It sounds like they are both two seaters, but Andrew could tell ya for sure: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/pts/701119079.html http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/car/701114420.html ___

Re: [MBZ] Looking for 220V Om617 block heater

How about a magnetic oil pan heater? Look at a tractor supply place. I've got one up on the farm thats handy on the old 6v starting system Farmall... -Curt Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:23:54 -0400 From: MG <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looking for 220V Om617 block heater To: Mercedes Discu

Re: [MBZ] OT: carfax request

"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > > VIN: 1B3EL36X33N571011 > Year: 2003 > Make: Dodge > Model: Stratus SE > Style/Body: Sedan 4D Thanks, Kaleb. It was interesting to compare your Autocheck to Tom's Carfax. http://www.carfax.com/viewEmailReport.do?a=HOBYVM%2FHV83bdfZFDu%2B2GkC71JKzqPJfKFYoiZvyhs

Re: [MBZ] Fog light question

No idea and I'm too lazy to go look. I *think* the fog lights are smaller diameter but then I saw an eBay auction that seemed to indicate they're the same. We all know how reliable eBay is of course... I don't suppose anybody has a pair they'd like to sell? How about a hood? Oh list dad! I was

[MBZ] KEYS!

So tonight I tried silver soldering a key onto a washer. I did okay but silver solder is interesting stuff. What was difficult was keeping all the pieces aligned while it cooled off. It was also challenging getting solder on both sides. I really need to rig clips to hold both pieces, I was layin

Re: [MBZ] Fog light question

uh, they're not the same size, are they? they certainly don't throw the same pattern,... cheers! e Curt Raymond wrote: > Stupid question, are the fog lights and headlights on a 123 car > interchangeable? > Both foglights on my '83 240D are bad, one is broken all apart, the other is > just cr

Re: [MBZ] Shameless commerce - 2 cheap 300 TDs

Must be my e-mail.says the second 2 links timed out.I haven't a clue. So what are the details on the other? Either one have the 3rd seat? Mike > I knew this was going to be a tough crowd... > > On Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 7:59 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] I now have a 87 300TD

"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > > Picked up a fairly decent 87 TD this weekend. Did you take it on trade towards the OK Don SDL? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECT

[MBZ] Fog light question

Stupid question, are the fog lights and headlights on a 123 car interchangeable? Both foglights on my '83 240D are bad, one is broken all apart, the other is just cracked. I don't care about amber or clear right now just trying to get the car on the road. I seem to remember the headlights being s

Re: [MBZ] Shameless commerce - 2 cheap 300 TDs

I knew this was going to be a tough crowd... On Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 7:59 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > It's only bad form when two of the links don't work. > > Well, there's one working link for each wagon, that ought to be enough. > > _

Re: [MBZ] 12 pt. or doulbe hex, or what ever to remove 603 head bolts

The local Autozone has them on display, but the people who work there are clueless as to what they are called and where they are in the store. -Dave Walton On 5/31/08, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What is the name of the 'bit" or tool you use to turn the head bolts > of a 603 engine, what

Re: [MBZ] 12 pt. or doulbe hex, or what ever to remove 603 head bolts

its a special one, there are 2 different ones, one for the older engines, and one for the 60x engines. I have both, somewhere. But if you have seen my garage, you would know that I will probably have to buy new ones next time I need one. I got my from samstag sales or whatever that is. OK

Re: [MBZ] OT OT No Car Info - No ferrari content - no porsche content - no mercedes content - NFC - NPC - NMC -

Yeah I know, not practical for me either... I do get to work from home at least 1 day a month. Thats $12 right there... A friend of mine bought an Expedition back in March. The dealership had taken it on trade for a small car and couldn't get rid of it, they had it priced at $8k, he walked in a

Re: [MBZ] OT: carfax request

VIN: 1B3EL36X33N571011 Year: 2003 Make: Dodge Model: Stratus SE Style/Body: Sedan 4D Class: Mid Range Car - Lower Engine: 2.4L I4 MPI Country of Assembly: United States Vehicle Age: 5 year(s) Calculated Owners: 3 Last Reported Odometer Reading: 13,876 This vehicle's AutoCheck Score 7

[MBZ] Got my E420 put back together

Its been done for a while waiting for me to send the throttle body off to have it rebuilt. It would not idle at all. Got it back, put it back together and now it seems to idle too fast, at about 1500 rpm. IT will sometimes idle at the correct speed, then speed back up again. STrange. NOt

[MBZ] I now have a 87 300TD

Picked up a fairly decent 87 TD this weekend. The sad part is I paid about what luther paid for his 85. The really sad part is that it has a GREAT running engine and I was surprised to see it has a #17 head on it. The saddest part of all is the guy bought it as a parts car to fix up his SDL

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga

On Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:29:31 -0500 Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I had this same problem on my head. The steel pin was well attached to > the aluminum around it. I finally broke down and bought a removal tool > after breaking 2 bolts off IN THE PIN. The job took more time to remove > the

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga

I had this same problem on my head. The steel pin was well attached to the aluminum around it. I finally broke down and bought a removal tool after breaking 2 bolts off IN THE PIN. The job took more time to remove the new (correct) tool from it's package (30 seconds?) than to remove the pin f

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga

Only if you do it wrong... BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 7:30 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga OK Don wrote: > I'll try heating it with a Benz-o-matic next, ho

Re: [MBZ] Shameless commerce - 2 cheap 300 TDs

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > It's only bad form when two of the links don't work. Well, there's one working link for each wagon, that ought to be enough. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used p

Re: [MBZ] Shameless commerce - 2 cheap 300 TDs

> I hope it isn't considered bad form to post these links. > > http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/pts/701119079.html > http://washin

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga

Depending on how it's used - yes. On Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 6:29 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > OK Don wrote: >> I'll try heating it with a Benz-o-matic next, hoping not to light any >> stray Diesel in the area. > > Benz-o-matic? Is that like a Veg-O-Matic for Benzes? ;-) > -- OK Don,

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga

OK Don wrote: > I'll try heating it with a Benz-o-matic next, hoping not to light any > stray Diesel in the area. Benz-o-matic? Is that like a Veg-O-Matic for Benzes? ;-) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts

[MBZ] Does Anyone Have Wireless Broadband Internet?

Dan asked I'm looking to add wireless broadband to my current Verizon plan, but I'm not terribly pleased with their coverage or the cost. For the most part Verizon has the best coverage of just about all the carriers, but I'm more interested in hearing from anyone who has wireless broadband a

Re: [MBZ] Does Anyone Have Wireless Broadband Internet?

I have it thru Comcast but because of the signal I went to ethernet connections. I had a reported speed of 8Mbs (I think that's how it's measured) with wireless and 100mbs with the ethernet. We moved the desktop to a different room making it easy to run the ethernet thru the closet wall to

Re: [MBZ] OT OT No Car Info - No ferrari content - no porsche

Larry T said... I do wonder how long we'll see a single person driving a huge SUV - while I don't advocate gov interference I wonder how long they will be able to sustain 16mpg and $4/gal gas. - Actually, starting tomorrow, my wife and I will be car-pooling at least 2/3 of the way. It's 35 miles

Re: [MBZ] 12 pt. or double hex, or what ever to remove 603 head bolts

Thanks for the offer, but I decided to order a set, in case I find another size somewhere, sometime, that I need. I figured it would get here about the same time either way. On Sat, May 31, 2008 at 10:35 PM, Frederick W Moir <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > OK Don. > Stahlwille 3054X > 601 589 00 10

Re: [MBZ] 12 pt. or doulbe hex, or what ever to remove 603 head bolts

Thanks for the offer, but I decided to order a set, in case I find another size somewhere, sometime, that I need. I figured it would get here about the same time either way. On Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 12:09 AM, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Need one? I have 2 > > Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ar

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga

I've been hammering (with a wood block against the head) around, above, and behind the pin to no effect. I'll try heating it with a Benz-o-matic next, hoping not to light any stray Diesel in the area. If that doesn't work, I'll pull everything and get a slide hammer. > > Probably. It's amazing so

Re: [MBZ] Does Anyone Have Wireless Broadband Internet?

We use both Sprint and ATT at work. Neither one covers the whole State, but we get more coverage by selectively using them. Neither one provides "great" service. You need a better signal for good data speed and a solid connection than you do for voice. The higher speeds are only available in the me

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga

> Would using a slide hammer puller (requiring removal of the radiator, > evaporator) make a difference? Probably. It's amazing sometimes what impact will do. Things that would break with a steady load will let loose with an impact. -- Jim ___ http://www.oki

Re: [MBZ] Shameless commerce - 2 cheap 300 TDs

You priced yourself out of Kaleb's range. On Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 3:56 PM, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I hope it isn't considered bad form to post these links. > > http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/pts/701119079.html > < > http://ms17.lnh.mail.rcn.net/wm/mail/fetch.html?url

Re: [MBZ] Does Anyone Have Wireless Broadband Internet?

Do you mean cellular wireless aka EVDO? If so, you're a couple of months late for the Verizon bandwagon. Alltel and Sprint charge $60 a month unlimited, Verizon now charges $60 a month for the first 5GB, with an incredible $0.49 a MB overage fee. That's right, 5GB costs $59.99, but 6GB costs $549.

Re: [MBZ] Mo shafts

> ..The Ford V-4 in my Saab Sonett had an internal balance shaft - I think > it was chain driven. The engine was smooth enough - so it must have > done it's job... > I read some data long ago that said that four cylinder engines 2.5 liters and above need balance shafts. I do know that the 200 c

[MBZ] Shameless commerce - 2 cheap 300 TDs

I hope it isn't considered bad form to post these links. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/pts/701119079.html http://washingtondc.

Re: [MBZ] Looking for 220V Om617 block heater

Have you tried looking in a local car parts store for a block heater that fits in a freeze plug hole? That might be the way to go. Should cost less that the Mercedes version and if there are no threads in the hole when you take the plug out no big deal. If there are threads still no big deal.

[MBZ] Does Anyone Have Wireless Broadband Internet?

I'm looking to add wireless broadband to my current Verizon plan, but I'm not terribly pleased with their coverage or the cost. For the most part Verizon has the best coverage of just about all the carriers, but I'm more interested in hearing from anyone who has wireless broadband and their direct

Re: [MBZ] balance shafts

Ok - it was a long time ago. Mine did have AC -- On Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 11:54 AM, Frederick W Moir <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Don, et al. > Saab/Ford V4 timing, gear driven, 2 metal, (1 crank and 1 balance > shaft) 1 (cam) fibre. Except with a/c then the fibre one was > (supposed) to be replaced

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga

OK Don. When doing the 601 & 602 The pins came out hard, but did come out by bolt and nut puller. Using a slide hammer would put impact forces on exactly the same bolt, plus some side load. Don't underestimate the force applied by the screw, it will come out. Just make sure that there is plenty

Re: [MBZ] balance shafts

Don, et al. Saab/Ford V4 timing, gear driven, 2 metal, (1 crank and 1 balance shaft) 1 (cam) fibre. Except with a/c then the fibre one was (supposed) to be replaced with an aluminium one. Interestingly the pulleys were run from the balance shaft extension not the crank. HTH Fred Moir Lynn MA At

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga

I'm down to the last pin holding the far end of the chain rail. I use a bolt through a series of sockets, washers, etc. to pull these pins - the process worked fine on all the pins in the 117 V-8, and the other pin on this engine. I've tightened the bolt to the extent that I'm afraid it will break

Re: [MBZ] Looking for 220V Om617 block heater

-10C? Thats 12F which is cool but not particularly cold. My '83 240D used to start pretty good down to 0F at which point it'd begin to get ornery. No idea how well it'd start cold now that the glow plug light doesn't come on. Still hoping its just the light, I put glow plugs (okay I put 3 glow p

Re: [MBZ] ever see a 1988 300D?

A European grey market car? On Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 10:34 AM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://detroit.craigslist.org/car/690551603.html > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D (R

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug testing

I don't think that plug is helping initiate combustion very much --- On Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 2:15 AM, Peter Merle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It's a Beru plug and glowing at the base of the tip and not the end - see > picture - so when you look down the injector hole you see no glowing tip. I >

Re: [MBZ] balance shafts

The Ford V-4 in my Saab Sonett had an internal balance shaft - I think it was chain driven. The engine was smooth enough - so it must have done it's job. On Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 12:27 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> ..I've often considered one so I'd have a Porsche for hot weather - it has >> a

Re: [MBZ] 1957 190 gasser - craigslist MI $1500

Not $1500 in it's present condition, I can assure you. Clown cars are common, still, and the time and effort involved to maintain them makes it prohibitive to use one as a daily driver, IMHO. I don't see anyone every approaching decent mileage in one of these - their HP/weight ratio sucks. Dan

Re: [MBZ] OT OT No Car Info - No ferrari content - no porsche content - no mercedes content - NFC - NPC - NMC -

Curt suggested <> Not possibe/practical in all (or our) cases - wife works crazy schedule at hospital as RN - 32 mi RT - she would not like to get to work (or home) after a 16 mi ride on a bike - I suspect the sweat factor would be pretty high on our 90F/90%RH summer days. I'm afraid the subur

[MBZ] ever see a 1988 300D?

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[MBZ] W123 4spd conversion - the cross member

FYI The correct cross member to swap a 300D auto -> manual can be found on the auto 240D. -Rolf ___ 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

[MBZ] 1957 190 gasser - craigslist MI $1500

What's one of these worth these days? http://detroit.craigslist.org/car/698353068.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 optio

Re: [MBZ] Afterglow

On Sun, 1 Jun 2008 09:36:45 +0200 "Peter Merle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Which mercedes series did they introduce afterglow to assist smooth > idling when cold? Sorry, I don't know. I do know that Rusty sells Bosch aftermarket afterglow relays; I installed one in our 240D/3.0. There was also

Re: [MBZ] Am I missing something?

Mileage? Condition? Color preferences? Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008

Re: [MBZ] Looking for 220V Om617 block heater

You're right! Peter 2008/6/1 Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > Normal = pressed cap > > This engine is for the South African market so I guess they decided a > > block > > heater is not required even though it can get to -12 deg here in winter > > So, the real question is whether or not your ca

Re: [MBZ] MW Pump delivery valves

Just some dust settling on them ! Peter 2008/6/1 Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > There are light markings on the [delivery] valve surface > > Does this look OK or should they be thrown away? > > I don't know anything about these, really, but that thing > looks rough. (Nice shot with the EOS,

Re: [MBZ] Looking for 220V Om617 block heater

> Normal = pressed cap > This engine is for the South African market so I guess they decided a > block > heater is not required even though it can get to -12 deg here in winter So, the real question is whether or not your cap was pressed into a threaded hole or not. Kinda suck to chisel that thi

Re: [MBZ] MW Pump delivery valves

> There are light markings on the [delivery] valve surface > Does this look OK or should they be thrown away? I don't know anything about these, really, but that thing looks rough. (Nice shot with the EOS, though.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Looking for 220V Om617 block heater

Normal = pressed cap This engine is for the South African market so I guess they decided a block heater is not required even though it can get to -12 deg here in winter Peter 2008/5/31 Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > Discovered my block has a normal core plug where the threaded block > > heat

[MBZ] Afterglow

Which mercedes series did they introduce afterglow to assist smooth idling when cold? For how long does it afterglow for ? Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MBZ] MW Pump delivery valves

I had a look at the delivery valves as I suspected that these could be one of the reasons fro the poor starting of my $750 300D now named "Vuka" after a Chinese scooter that sells for the same price here. There are are light markings on the valve surface - see picture . Does this look OK or should

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug testing

It's a Beru plug and glowing at the base of the tip and not the end - see picture - so when you look down the injector hole you see no glowing tip. I suspect its not effective anymore as the car suddenly battled to start . I only visually checked glowplugs as I was about to reinsert the injector