Re: [MBZ] Balky ACC blower - 1985 W123

2009-04-19 Thread Jim Cathey
What controls WHEN the blower motor should kick in i(Type III horizontal push button ACC system)? The TEMPREGLER (sp?) brain box. But that's likely not your problem. Most likely it's the pushbutton array in need of a good torturing with a red-hot poker. (I.e. resoldering.) -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Up the down rear window - 1985 300CD

2009-04-19 Thread Jim Cathey
I lowered the L rear electric window in her W123 300CD. Now it won't go up. Classic symptom of a dirty switch. One of the two, can't say which one it might be. Fortunately they're _very_ easy to disassemble and clean, once out of their nests. A dab of grease will hold the BB's to their

Re: [MBZ] Up the down rear window - 1985 300CD

2009-04-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
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[MBZ] 1987 300SDL F/Sale

2009-04-19 Thread Limon276
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Re: [MBZ] Up the down rear window - 1985 300CD

2009-04-19 Thread Jim Cathey
It's the switch! But the opposite side switch doesn't work on the master switch side - no lockdown connection. I am not in a posiiton to clean it, either. You can fiddle the wiring to get it all plugged in anyway, if you've removed the shifter surround. The wires will reach. (In other

[MBZ] More windows -- 126 swtich removal?

2009-04-19 Thread Rich Thomas
I think the switches on the 300SD need to be cleaned, either non-working or intermittent. Anyway, I took the switches and panel out of the 300SD junker, vaguely recall the panel sliding forward then up and over the shifter, with the little bin removed? The switches come out when the little

Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer

2009-04-19 Thread Ed Booher
On Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 5:32 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 'Rcvd a 3.5 USB 2. HD enclosure via UPS early this afternoon.  'Removed HD from my old Win 98 computer and installed it in the enclosure.  'Plugged the USB plug into my new Vista computer; it recognozed the old HD immediately.

Re: [MBZ] More windows -- 126 swtich removal?

2009-04-19 Thread WILTON
Following are procedures for removal of 126 center console/switches: 1. Open the ashtray and remove the inner tray by lifting it up and out. 2. This will reveal two small screws securing the ashtray holder to the console. 3. Remove the two screws (use a magnetic bit to prevent dropping them

Re: [MBZ] More windows -- 126 swtich removal?

2009-04-19 Thread Jim Cathey
8. With the wood out of the car, examine the staples securing the black plastic switch armature to the underside of the panel. You will likely find some of them have loosened, and although you can push them back in, they will not stay. Use VERY small wood screws to replace the loose

Re: [MBZ] More windows -- 126 swtich removal?

2009-04-19 Thread WILTON
I secured the MB rocker switch for my electric mobility scooter charger to the underside of my 124 center console with 3M contact cement. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2009

Re: [MBZ] 300D mileage

2009-04-19 Thread LarryT
Hey Dwight - Don't worry about spreading out the time on the kits - they don't expire - contrary to the expy date on the Lab Forms - you can ignore that. The way you're doing the Analysis is exactly as we recommend. Once you have a Normal reading there's no need to test each oil change

Re: [MBZ] OT - IBM Working to Integrate ALL Med Records

2009-04-19 Thread LarryT
Hello All --- My biggest problem is when an error gets into the system. It might be incredibly difficult to get corrected I suspect. Like credit report errors were before congress passed a law requiring them to investigate error claims. Before that the credit agencies wouldn;t even allow

Re: [MBZ] OT - IBM Working to Integrate ALL Med Records

2009-04-19 Thread Mountain Man
LarryT wrote: And errors can get as many if not *more* people killed than a lack speed in the ER. That is the goal, eh? Not get people killed? I say, don't put your trust there - keep that trust and be liable yourself. We are a nation of tv mush-heads thinking the national system can handle

[MBZ] 87 190D 2.5 Turbo

2009-04-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Just arrived home from picking up said car from Philip, who has been storing it for me. Anyway, its really not that bad of a car, especially for $400. The worse part about it, other than the bad tranny, is some bondo areas around the jack points. Its still a jalopy and needs some work to

[MBZ] 190D 2.2's in PNP

2009-04-19 Thread Christopher McCann
There are two 190D 2.2s in the Kansas City PNP. There was one last month too, but it's gone now. Neither are picked over very much. One is a 4 speed and the other is an automatic. FYI Chris ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

[MBZ] man these things are cheap

2009-04-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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[MBZ] cartop carriers, gutter mount

2009-04-19 Thread Loren Faeth
Anybody know where I could get one, or a set of gutter mount rooftop racks? It seems as though one of those make the perfect hoist attachment for a 107 hardtop. Doesn't seem like they are sold anymore. Used to be able to buy them at HF and kmart etc. Loren Faeth

Re: [MBZ] cartop carriers, gutter mount

2009-04-19 Thread Ralph W
and are super sturdy. -- Ralph Wasserbaech 2001 E320 wagon 1990 300D 1987 300TD 1983 300CD 1983 300TD (parts car) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090419/2ac667ba/attachment.html

[MBZ] 1981 300D - $600 - Indiana

2009-04-19 Thread Ed Booher
Don't currently have the money to pick this up, so thought someone else might be interested. http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1127635903.html - 1981 Mercedes 300D - $600 (West Indianpolis) Reply to:

Re: [MBZ] cartop carriers, gutter mount

2009-04-19 Thread Ed Booher
On Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 8:36 PM, Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.com wrote: Anybody know where I could get one, or a set of gutter mount rooftop racks?  It seems as though one of those make the perfect hoist attachment for a 107 hardtop. Doesn't seem like they are sold anymore.  Used to be

[MBZ] Driving a turbodiesel missing 3 injector seals

2009-04-19 Thread Steve MacSween
Anyone want to tell me what the immediate (performance) and LONG-TERM effects of this might be on an OM617.952 (say driving 2 years that way)? Thanks Mac ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Driving a turbodiesel missing 3 injector seals

2009-04-19 Thread Tom Hargrave
I've had several diesels that were missing the seals, more correctly called heat shields. I saw no damage to the engine and as soon as I realized they were missing, I installed them. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com http://www.kegkits.com/JABF/ 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] 190D 2.2's in PNP

2009-04-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
if the engines/trans are any good and cheap, I would be interested. Christopher McCann wrote: There are two 190D 2.2s in the Kansas City PNP. There was one last month too, but it's gone now. Neither are picked over very much. One is a 4 speed and the other is an automatic. FYI Chris

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300D - $600 - Indiana

2009-04-19 Thread Gary Hurst
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Re: [MBZ] 1981 300D - $600 - Indiana

2009-04-19 Thread Ed Booher
On Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 10:02 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: big deal.  i'm selling my 300TD for 500. That would be tempting, 3 months from now. Out of curiosity, what condition is it in? EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. ___

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300D - $600 - Indiana

2009-04-19 Thread Gary Hurst
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Re: [MBZ] 1981 300D - $600 - Indiana

2009-04-19 Thread Ed Booher
On Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 10:18 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: it's not good enough condition for you guys.  i'll just wholesale it to one of my neighbors who will clean it up nicely and get 1500 for it on craigs list in about 10 minutes. I'm confused now. Are we too good for the

Re: [MBZ] cartop carriers, gutter mount

2009-04-19 Thread Loren Faeth
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Re: [MBZ] cartop carriers, gutter mount

2009-04-19 Thread Loren Faeth
Lots of tule accessories, but no simple gutter mount bars. I am still looking Sears still sells them: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_12605_Automotive_Accessories%20for%20In-store%20Pick-up_Car%20Top%20%20Hitch%20Carriers Beware of URL wrap. EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T.

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300D - $600 - Indiana

2009-04-19 Thread Gary Hurst
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Re: [MBZ] 1981 300D - $600 - Indiana

2009-04-19 Thread Frederick W Moir
Gary, et al. I have a friend in Florida, who, at this moment needs an inexpensive and reliable car, a SW would be even better, family and all. Tell me more. If you saw some of the cars that I have driven you would not be so sensitive about my (our) supposed high-brow requirements. I've left

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300D - $600 - Indiana

2009-04-19 Thread Ed Booher
On Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 10:27 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i leave that to your judgment. all i know is that it is silly to try to sell any of you anything as no matter what a giveway it is, i'll still have to hear the likes of snook, kleb and wonko insane beat me down.  if i

Re: [MBZ] 190D 2.2's in PNP

2009-04-19 Thread Christopher McCann
I can't be sure since they are in the PNP, but both engines are clean and look OK. One was abandoned, according to the sticker on the windshield. Actually, the one that was there last month was a 2.5 non-turbo...manual also, I think. Chris 1985 300SD 243K miles --- On Sun, 4/19/09, Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] cartop carriers, gutter mount

2009-04-19 Thread Robert Rentfro
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Re: [MBZ] 1981 300D - $600 - Indiana

2009-04-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] Driving a turbodiesel missing 3 injector seals

2009-04-19 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:23:02 -0500 Tom Hargrave tharg...@hiwaay.net wrote: I've had several diesels that were missing the seals, more correctly called heat shields. I saw no damage to the engine and as soon as I realized they were missing, I installed them. When I re-did our '82 240D/3.0's

Re: [MBZ] Driving a turbodiesel missing 3 injector seals

2009-04-19 Thread Tom Hargrave
The heat shields protect the injectors from excess engine heat, not the other way around. Probably no harm done. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com http://www.kegkits.com/JABF/ 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]