Re: [MBZ] WASHER

Daughter bought Sears (Kenmore?) front loading washer dryer pair when they first came out. Had problems shortly after she got them but Sears resolved them and she hasn't had any problems since. She does a "lot" of laundry with three kids, her and her husband. Gerry --

Re: [MBZ] Soo much effort

too damned bone idle to drive down there. He doesn't have any running cars to drive :D Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] Another weird W123 speedo question

rt, but entirely do-able. -- Jim -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090331/e5fabbf3/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] Soo much effort

k in Consumer Reports.  They are so full of themselves it's nauseating. Allan -- 1983 300D -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090331/ba27e30f/attachment.html> __

Re: [MBZ] Front end shake, tires/alignment/?

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Re: [MBZ] OT - Waffles

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Re: [MBZ] Temptations...

Change the fuel filters first. On an SDL, when the fuel filters are partially plugged, the first symptom is that upshifts don't happen unless you let off the pedal. At 11:36 PM 3/30/2009, you wrote: Oh, my! When does Jill get back? Tomorrow. Maybe she won't notice it? What _I_ did notice

Re: [MBZ] Front end shake, tires/alignment/?

As Peter and others have stated, you have a tire (or more) with slipped belts. Usually they are visible if you jack up the car and spin the tire. You will see side to side movement of over 1/4 inch at the tread area. 1/2 to 3/4 inches in not uncommon. use a stick or other straightedge as a

Re: [MBZ] Temptations...

And don't forget to CHANGE YOUR FUSES. --R Loren Faeth wrote: Change the fuel filters first. On an SDL, when the fuel filters are partially plugged, the first symptom is that upshifts don't happen unless you let off the pedal. At 11:36 PM 3/30/2009, you wrote: Oh, my! When does Jill get ba

Re: [MBZ] Temptations...

I think Jim's new "Tempest" is a gasser. Have you considered changing out the downshift control under the gas pedal? My 560SEL wouldn't upshift from 3rd and that was the problem. John On Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 6:33 AM, Loren Faeth wrote: > Change the fuel filters first.  On an SDL, when the fuel fi

[MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

Still trying to resolve the problem of my leaking spin-on fuel filter. To summarize: Car is a 1983 300D. Fuel is leaking out around the top of the "hollow bolt" in the center of the filter flange. The hollow bolt has two o-rings on it. There is no crush washer at the top of the bolt but it

Re: [MBZ] OT, front loading washers

Our 10 yr. old Maytag Neptune front loader crapped out 2 yrs. ago. A leaky seal had let water get to the main bearing (a known issue with the older Neptunes), and the cost of repair was more than the machine was worth. My wife wanted the BEST! I researched deeply, and found that the Whirlpool Du

Re: [MBZ] Temptations...

Yeah, Sorry! I forgot the subject was a 560. In his post last night he was talking about the SDL. I forgot to switch back to gasser mode before my fingers went off! At 10:14 AM 3/31/2009, you wrote: I think Jim's new "Tempest" is a gasser. Have you considered changing out the downshift contr

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

The top O-ring on the hollow bolt is leaking which means that both O-rings are probably bad. They don't come with the filter, you need to replace both and you need to order them from Rusty. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okieb

Re: [MBZ] Temptations...

I think Jim's new "Tempest" is a gasser. Have you considered changing out the downshift control under the gas pedal? My 560SEL wouldn't upshift from 3rd and that was the problem. It is a gasser, but it's not the switch as it behaves normally while it's cold. You have to let _way_ off the pedal

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

Car is a 1983 300D. Fuel is leaking out around the top of the "hollow bolt" in the center of the filter flange. The hollow bolt has two o-rings on it. There is no crush washer at the top of the bolt but it looks like maybe there should be. Last time I looked at one of mine there were _no_ O-r

Re: [MBZ] top loading washer

Well I worked on it and found out the lid safety switch was not switching, so I bypassed it and disconnected the wi-fi receiver just to make sure it doesn't get any more ideas. I'll have to check my other appliances too, or put some jammers around them. OSHA or CPSC or somebody is probably go

Re: [MBZ] Temptations...

Always an excellent suggestion! To take it a step farther I plan to use my Dremel to buff the fuse holders - they're all old and look oxidized - and it cannot hurt. Had a problem with the 911 where a low beam stopped working - turned out to be a fuse not making good contact. It's always the l

Re: [MBZ] Temptations...

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Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

Yes and yes. All banjo bolts have a crush washer under the head, and if there is a hose banjo filltin, there is also a crush washer inther the banjo fitting. At 10:16 AM 3/31/2009, you wrote: Questions, can anyone answer with certainty: a) there *should* be a crush washer at the top of the

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

I'm talking about the big bolt in the center, that goes down through the flange and threads into the actual filter. There are two O-rings on that bolt, and looks like maybe there should be a crush washer under the big (24mm) hex head on top. Allan -- 1983 300D On Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:59 -0800,

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

Yes, there should be a crush washer there. Another thing I thought of: If banjo bolts are over torqued, the stretch and is yours is over stretched, that could cause problems. If the holes in the side of the bolts look oval, replace the bolts. I ran into this on 123 240D auto trans oil line

Re: [MBZ] top loading washer

Have they nailed you for removing the "do not remove" labels yet? If not then you are probably safe Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tues

Re: [MBZ] top loading washer

On Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:22 -0500, "Tom Hargrave" wrote: > Have they nailed you for removing the "do not remove" labels yet? If not > then you are probably safe I am sure that with the new mandatory volunteer civilian service corps the previously lax enforcement of this sort of stuff will

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

The banjo bolt that threads through the fuel filter housing is very different than the one for a brake line. The bolt is two O-rings, one at the top as a seal to the outside & one further down the shaft to act as a seal between the filtered and non-filtered fuel. There is no crush washer on this

Re: [MBZ] Glow Plug Current Problem??

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Re: [MBZ] top loading washer

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Re: [MBZ] top loading washer

I don't think we are far away from the beginning of the Bama youth, under whatever name they use, "volunteer" service corps, or whatever. At 12:25 PM 3/31/2009, you wrote: On Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:22 -0500, "Tom Hargrave" wrote: > Have they nailed you for removing the "do not remove" labels yet

Re: [MBZ] 560SEL radiator

Well, why not piggyback on this? I have a good used Behr radiator for a 280E (123 Chassis) that I bought on the mistaken representation it was for a 230E. It's too wide. Interferes with air cleaner on 230E. I had to run it with pantyhose on the air intake for a month or two while while Rusty

Re: [MBZ] top loading washer

No, your sister in law will sue you when she gets hurt due to this alteration to the machine and your insurance company will deny as there is ample evidence of your inappropriate behaviour published on the net. She and your useless brother in law will end up living in your home and you will be li

Re: [MBZ] top loading washer

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Re: [MBZ] Another Mercedes to look at ( the saga continues )

The first one looks like the one that is list on Ebay. - Original Message - From: "Rick Knoble" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 10:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Mercedes to look at ( the saga continues ) Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Mercedes to look at

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

Is the copper ring that comes in most oil filter sets about the right size? Bob Massmann Oregonia, Ohio - Original Message - From: "Allan Streib" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 11:16 AM Subject: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter Still tr

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

The copper O-ring is for the drain plug. The 2 O-rings in some filters are for the drain plug & oil cooler drain or for 2 different size drain plugs. You do know that your oil cooler also has a drain? There is no crush washer under the bolt that holds up the fuel filter. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www

Re: [MBZ] top loading washer

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Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

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[MBZ] Maybe A Good Deal

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/1100881134.html Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscri

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

as previously mentioned, yes, there is supposed to be a crush washer, part number is 0009970048, also part number 0039975848 might be the rubber o ring. Allan Streib wrote: Still trying to resolve the problem of my leaking spin-on fuel filter. To summarize: Car is a 1983 300D. Fuel is leak

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

correction, I believe the crush washer part number is going to be 007603 018101 Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: as previously mentioned, yes, there is supposed to be a crush washer, part number is 0009970048, also part number 0039975848 might be the rubber o ring. Allan Streib wrote: Still trying t

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

Does not come up on the buymbparts web page part number lookup. Is this something I'll need to call about? Dealer only? You say there is a crush washer, Tom says there is not. There is not one on my car now but sorta looks like there should be so I don't know who is right. Allan "Kaleb C. Str

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

well in 20 years of working on these cars, all of them I have seen have had a crush washer. Best to call rusty about it. I would have to go out and look at a car, but like I said, Im pretty sure they have one, especially since its right there in the EPC. Allan Streib wrote: Does not come up

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

Kaleb, I just posted a picture of a newer Mercedes diesel FI system but the filter is the same and it shows 2 O-rings and no crush washer. It's "in jail" waiting your approval. If no-one believes this one, I'll pull the fuel filter bolt out of my 300SDL & take pictures. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

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[MBZ] ebay idiot of the week

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Re: [MBZ] Glow Plug Current Problem??

Jim - That's exactly what I did. I disconnected the wire at both ends and measure the resistance of the wire alone, not including the GP.  It was 0.5 Ohm. Yeah, so what does your meter read when the leads are shorted? That's what I mean about 'reliably', a lot of meters can't really accurately

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

The fuel filters are different on the W123 and the later cars. Peter On Mar 31, 2009, at 8:03 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: Kaleb, I just posted a picture of a newer Mercedes diesel FI system but the filter is the same and it shows 2 O-rings and no crush washer. It's "in jail" waiting your appro

Re: [MBZ] top loading washer

Maytags have gone down significantly in quality, and there are a number of models you definitely want to avoid due to high repair costs. Troll around in some of the appliance repair forums online and you'll get a good idea of what to/not to buy - that's what I did. We bought a GE front loader

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

My first diesel was a 1972 220D, the next 2 were 1975 240D's, the next one was a 1977 300D, the next one was a 1982 300SD, the next one was a 1985 300D and my current one is a 1987 300SDL. I've worked on all of them & changed the fuel filters on all of them & replaced the two O-rings on all of the

Re: [MBZ] ebay idiot of the week

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Re: [MBZ] ebay idiot of the week

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Re: [MBZ] ebay idiot of the week

c/vp51i > > > > I'd be much more interested in seeing if the column was a tilt, etc. > > > > Maybe, just maybe, I'd be looking for a steering column and say "Darn'd, > > there's the wrecked Jeep I've been searching for!" > >

[MBZ] (no subject)

I know some of you have some experience with Outlook, and I'm in a real fix right now with a situation involving it and a restore for one of my business partners.. Long story short: His hard drive crashed last week and I was able to resurrect it in an external drive case long enough to ge

[MBZ] OT - Crappy Outlook on Outlook

Sorry about the previous "no subject" message - got in a hurry I know some of you have some experience with Outlook, and I'm in a real fix right now with a situation involving it and a restore for one of my business partners.. Long story short: His hard drive crashed last week and I w

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

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Re: [MBZ] OT - Crappy Outlook on Outlook

On Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:57:16 -0700 (PDT) LWB250 wrote: > My concern is that with the limited experience I have with Outlook I > fear that bringing in his .pst file may damage or corrupt the current > user's file(s). Get a spare disk. Load Windows and Outlook 2003 on it. Put the .pst file on it a

Re: [MBZ] ebay idiot of the week

; > > http://tiny.cc/vp51i > > > > > > I'd be much more interested in seeing if the column was a tilt, etc. > > > > > > Maybe, just maybe, I'd be looking for a steering column and say "Darn'd, > > > there's the wre

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

I think Tom is right about later models. I don't recall the crush washer on the 86 or 87 SDL, or 87 300D. I don't have an older car where I can look at it right now. But I remember the OM621 up to OM 616/617 having a crush washer. Since the subject is an OM 617, I believe there should be a

Re: [MBZ] OT - Waffles

z wrote: > yes, and I prefer the lighter texture provided by the extra gluten. The flavor dies with gluten. When we recently went back to no gluten, we all agreed gluten did not help the flavor. There has to be something else done to get the light texture, that is for sure. We are still getting

Re: [MBZ] Maybe A Good Deal

330D? Is that correct? Luther Rick Knoble wrote: http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/1100881134.html Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '8

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

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Re: [MBZ] Maybe A Good Deal

No. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Luther" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 10:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Maybe A Good Deal > 330D? Is that correct? > > Luther > > Rick Knoble wrote: > > http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/1100881134.html > > > > Not

Re: [MBZ] OT - Waffles

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Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

Tom wrote: > If your filter has a crush washer then someone added it and it does not > belong. I could swear I replaced a crush washer at the top of #23 and it fixed a leaking problem, but... I could be wrong and I replaced the o-rings. I was thinking that there is crush washer in there, but mayb

Re: [MBZ] OT - Waffles

Can you duplicate this with spelt? Luther Mountain Man wrote: z wrote: yes, and I prefer the lighter texture provided by the extra gluten. The flavor dies with gluten. When we recently went back to no gluten, we all agreed gluten did not help the flavor. There has to be something el

Re: [MBZ] top loading washer

so how is your GE? I have kind of been afraid of those. LWB250 wrote: Maytags have gone down significantly in quality, and there are a number of models you definitely want to avoid due to high repair costs. Troll around in some of the appliance repair forums online and you'll get a good idea

Re: [MBZ] ebay idiot of the week

On Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:13:29 -0500 "Wilton Strickland" wrote: > I seriously doubt it, too. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - > From: "Wonko the Sane" > > > This is just a wild guess -- and I could be wrong -- but I don't think > > he is a regular WCPE listener. And you can find al

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

They do have the o-rings, but also have the crush washer, at least on all of the hundreds of cars I have worked on. I will look at a few tomorrow, and the part number is in the EPC. Loren Faeth wrote: I think Tom is right about later models. I don't recall the crush washer on the 86 or 87 SD

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the leaking fuel filter

Well when Chris Mccann was down here a couple of months ago, he was leaking at the crush washer, we pulled one off another car to install on his. Mountain Man wrote: Tom wrote: If your filter has a crush washer then someone added it and it does not belong. I could swear I replaced a crush w

Re: [MBZ] OT, front loading washers

Been using the GE/frigidair for a decade. The old one died recently and got new pair, since I have them stacked, I had to get a pair. The new model is much better than the old, and priced well for what it does. The LG is a great washer and has lots of good features. Scored well at CR to

Re: [MBZ] OT - Waffles

> > z wrote: > > yes, and I prefer the lighter texture provided by the extra > > gluten. > Mountain Man wrote: > > The flavor dies with gluten. > When we recently went back to no gluten, we all agreed gluten > did not help the flavor. There has to be something else done > to get the light texture

[MBZ] Some great MB videos on this page

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