Re: [MBZ] 1987 300d W124 does not shut off

2009-06-05 Thread Luther
Only because it's VERY fresh on my mind. I spent about 4 hours diag my Dad's TD and it's weak vacuum. Something's leaking vacuum, and it's not a line, rubber bit, a/c, or door locks. Luther Loren Faeth wrote: Good call Luther. I shoulda thought of that one too. At 03:57 PM 6/5/2009, you

Re: [MBZ] 126 brake caliper rebuild

2009-06-05 Thread Luther
on that bad 2.5 engine in the black/palomino 91 124. I've seen it with my own eyes Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: wtf are you talking about, I dont have any new style pumps. Luther wrote: gahh, I'm not ready to spend $92/ea for the fronts when I need to do the front pads AND I discover

Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread Barry Stark
My '81 has the fuel cooler -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 7:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY > It's a '79... isn't that on

Re: [MBZ] anyone want an E320?

2009-06-05 Thread Loren Faeth
I am glad you are not my accountant! You collected a lot of green and an SDL that day. It is cheaper than you sold it to me for! How soon we forget! At 09:42 PM 6/5/2009, you wrote: naw, the only time I buy them back is when its cheaper than what i sold it for the 1st time. E M wrote: Now'

Re: [MBZ] anyone want an E320?

2009-06-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
DL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090605/889d4067/attachm

Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread archer
Thought computeric had some zeros? 6-6-2-? 225856 Gerry - From: "Loren Faeth" Yeah, I was thinking about that, but I left it for you to say. (and Wilton) If it has a zero it is Arabic! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred At 08:58 PM 6/5/2009, you wro

Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread Jim Cathey
If it has a zero it is Arabic! I believe if you ask my son, it is Indian. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options g

Re: [MBZ] seat finally repaired

2009-06-05 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 5 Jun 2009 23:36:01 -0400 andrew strasfogel wrote: > dark blue - 1985 wagon. Still available? Yes. Want to see a picture? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread Loren Faeth
Yeah, I was thinking about that, but I left it for you to say. (and Wilton) At 09:48 PM 6/5/2009, you wrote: If it has a zero it is Arabic! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred At 08:58 PM 6/5/2009, you wrote: My old car VINs and all the rest of the world (non-US VINS) have always been in numbe

[MBZ] Armrests: was : seat finally repaired

2009-06-05 Thread Loren Faeth
anyone got a tan one for a late 124 airbag car? It has the storage in the armrest. At 10:07 PM 6/5/2009, you wrote: On Fri, 5 Jun 2009 09:33:29 -0400 andrew strasfogel wrote: > Is it possible to replace just the vinyl piping on a W123 arm rest? > It's cracked and pinches my forearm when I re

Re: [MBZ] anyone want an E320?

2009-06-05 Thread Loren Faeth
Well, I fixed all the stuff you broke! At 09:42 PM 6/5/2009, you wrote: naw, the only time I buy them back is when its cheaper than what i sold it for the 1st time. E M wrote: Now's your chance. ;-) Ed 300E -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic,

Re: [MBZ] Fuses

2009-06-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] seat finally repaired

2009-06-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] anyone want an E320?

2009-06-05 Thread Loren Faeth
, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090605/36762f9f/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts g

Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread LWB250
75 and early 76 had the underhood "pre" cats. Temperatures were astronomical in there, and contributed to premature failure of the numerous bits of flexible fuel line used to connect the injectors. You can almost bet on having a good day's worth of work just replacing all the underhood rubber

Re: [MBZ] anyone want an E320?

2009-06-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
. URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090605/ce0e1f33/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chan

Re: [MBZ] anyone want an E320?

2009-06-05 Thread Wonko the Sane
tinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- The young officer thought it very odd that his captain seemed to trust and confide in his chiefs more than his wardroom, but mustang officers had their own ways. -- Tom Clancy, Clear and Present Danger. -- next part ------ An HTML attachmen

Re: [MBZ] seat finally repaired

2009-06-05 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 5 Jun 2009 09:33:29 -0400 andrew strasfogel wrote: > Is it possible to replace just the vinyl piping on a W123 arm rest? > It's cracked and pinches my forearm when I rest my arm on it. What color is your W123 arm rest? I have a dark blue one I offered to the list a few weeks ago. Crai

Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread WILTON
an/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- The young officer thought it very odd that his captain seemed to trust and confide in his chiefs more than his wardroom, but mustang officers had their own ways. -- Tom Clancy, Clear and Present Danger. -- next part -- An HTML

Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread WILTON
ebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090605/2710cfe5/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread Frederick W Moir
If it has a zero it is Arabic! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred At 08:58 PM 6/5/2009, you wrote: My old car VINs and all the rest of the world (non-US VINS) have always been in numbers, not in any language, other than the language of mathematics. Tell me, is this english or German? 110 110

Re: [MBZ] anyone want an E320?

2009-06-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
naw, the only time I buy them back is when its cheaper than what i sold it for the 1st time. E M wrote: Now's your chance. ;-) Ed 300E -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D,

Re: [MBZ] anyone want an E320?

2009-06-05 Thread E M
12.53/2155 - Release Date: 06/04/09 17:55:00 >> >> >> > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 > 240D, 80 2

Re: [MBZ] anyone want an E320?

2009-06-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
How about a blue on blue one? I was at a big franchise dealer the other day and spotted said car in the back corner somewhere. Only thing I know is they got it on trade and supposedly it runs. I may be picking that one up soon. Wonko the Sane wrote: Call me when the price drops to $1500.Wo

Re: [MBZ] 126 brake caliper rebuild

2009-06-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
wtf are you talking about, I dont have any new style pumps. Luther wrote: gahh, I'm not ready to spend $92/ea for the fronts when I need to do the front pads AND I discovered today that my vacuum pump is dripping oil from the bottom of the front cover. It is the old style crimp cover. UGH!

Re: [MBZ] anyone want an E320?

2009-06-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] 1987 300d W124 does not shut off

2009-06-05 Thread Jim Cathey
Make sure the stop lever goes down when you apply vacuum to the new solenoid after installation. It's obvious where it hooks into the mechanism, but you MUST verify that it's correct. It's easy to check. Once it's hooked in place and before you bolt it down try a few pumps of the mityvac. It

Re: [MBZ] Fuses

2009-06-05 Thread Jim Cathey
Well, the red fuse blows when I turn on the wiper switch so that's the problem. What next? Unplug the wiper motor and try another fuse. If it doesn't blow, time to try another wiper motor! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to ww

Re: [MBZ] Axxess (was Re: A/C thanks)

2009-06-05 Thread Jim Cathey
Is this that 1990? Nissan Minivan with double sliding doors? Yeah. It was a heightened wagon. He gets 30mpg on trips, which no mommyvan you can get now will do. There aren't too many of those around anymore. Never were. At least half the production went to Canada, in the US it was only av

Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread Jim Cathey
It's a '79... isn't that one of the least desirable years? Cats under the hood or some other ill-thought-out emissions nonsense, plus the accursed ACC II? No, the cats went back in 77 or so. I think it was 75 and 76 (for certain) where they were underhood. 76 had hydraulic lifters and CIS.

Re: [MBZ] 126 brake caliper rebuild

2009-06-05 Thread Jim Cathey
The right front brake has a slight drag so I'm going to rebuild the front calipers. Who has any tips and BTDTs for rebuilding the calipers? I can I found that using a clean grease gun and water I can pump out the pucks without any risk of chipping or damage. Then you blow dry the things duri

Re: [MBZ] 126 CD-ROM FSM needed

2009-06-05 Thread Tyler
These should still work They're showing seeders: http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/4448561/Mercedes_Benz_w126_Service_Manual . http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/4462467/Mercedes_Benz_w126_Service_Manual._2nd_CD On Jun 5, 2009, at 5:17 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: So, anybody want to post a link

Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread Wonko the Sane
trust and >> confide in his chiefs more than his wardroom, but mustang officers had >> their >> own ways. >> -- Tom Clancy, Clear and Present Danger. >> -- next part -- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: < >> http://okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300d W124 does not shut off

2009-06-05 Thread Peter Frederick
Not if the diaphragm is bad You'd just get used engine oil in your mouth. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300d W124 does not shut off

2009-06-05 Thread Rich Thomas
al shutoff just barely needs to be touched to shut the car off. Is this vacuum shutoff adjustable, or is there a diaphram I need to replace? Steve -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments

Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread Loren Faeth
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Re: [MBZ] 1987 300d W124 does not shut off

2009-06-05 Thread Peter Frederick
Replace the shutoff solenoid. Make sure you get the metal one, not the plastic one that comes up on a parts search, it won't fit. You will need to remove the windshield washer reservoir to get to the ALDA to remove it (hold on the flats with one wrench, turn the captive nut with the other)

Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] 126 brake caliper rebuild

2009-06-05 Thread Peter Frederick
Very easy. You can use brake fluid to push out the pistons (clamp one in with a c-clamp and pump the pedal, refilling with fresh fluid if require), or do what I do with calipers that are not really stuck --peel the boot off and use a pair of screwdrivers to pry out the piston using the ret

Re: [MBZ] anyone want an E320?

2009-06-05 Thread Loren Faeth
Dunno. I will check it tomorrow. #1 Daughter never said it didn't work. She drives the SL with the top down in the warmer months, so AC was never much of an issue with her. It is a good set of wheels, but some of the fluff is not so fluffy anymore. At 07:16 PM 6/5/2009, you wrote: How is

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300d W124 does not shut off

2009-06-05 Thread Loren Faeth
Good call Luther. I shoulda thought of that one too. At 03:57 PM 6/5/2009, you wrote: Try hooking your Mityvac directly to the shutoff. The car should die before you finish the second squeeze of the handle. If you see oil coming through the Mityvac line (don't ask me where I've seen this be

Re: [MBZ] methanol

2009-06-05 Thread Peter Frederick
Actually, MTBE is acutely toxic, probably carcinogenic, and causes liver damage (among other nasty things). It also travels in ground water, unlike gasoline, and is a terrible additive. It was, however, cheaper than ethanol Peter ___ http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] 126 CD-ROM FSM needed

2009-06-05 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Just got off with the phone with 1-800-FOR-MERC. They told me the CD-ROM service manuals for all chassis older than the W202 and W140 are NLA. Huh? I thought just a year ago they were making a big deal about supporting owners of older cars by dropping the price to $30 p

Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread Mitch Haley
Wonko the Sane wrote: Yea, but THIS one has a German VIN. US standardized 17 digit VINs began when, 1981? Surely not by 1979. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/ar

[MBZ] 126 CD-ROM FSM needed

2009-06-05 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Just got off with the phone with 1-800-FOR-MERC. They told me the CD-ROM service manuals for all chassis older than the W202 and W140 are NLA. Huh? I thought just a year ago they were making a big deal about supporting owners of older cars by dropping the price to $30 per CD. Wonder if this was

Re: [MBZ] anyone want an E320?

2009-06-05 Thread Allan Streib
How is the AC? Allan Wonko the Sane writes: > Call me when the price drops to $1500.Worth $2500 I am sure but not in the > discretionary account. > > On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 9:30 AM, Loren Faeth wrote: > >> Our E320 is officially for sale now. >> >> 1994 E320, Green, no rust. Body in good shape

Re: [MBZ] fuzzes

2009-06-05 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 3:40 PM, OK Don wrote: > '76 was the year with the cats under the hood. '79 and '80 had progressively > more emissions controls and lower HP. OK, then what was the year when they cooled the fuel lines with refrigerant, O 107 expert? ;) Alex ___

Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread OK Don
t; > > It's a '79... isn't that one of the least desirable years? Cats under > > the hood or some other ill-thought-out emissions nonsense, plus the > > accursed ACC II? > > > > Alex > > > > -- > OK Don > Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos

Re: [MBZ] anyone want an E320?

2009-06-05 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] anyone want an E320?

2009-06-05 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] Fuses

2009-06-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
s go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: &l

Re: [MBZ] 911 erl

2009-06-05 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] 126 brake caliper rebuild

2009-06-05 Thread Greg Fiorentino
I did this recently. I used a compressor to blow the pistons out. Not too much pressure, and put several layers of rag to soften the impact between the pistons. Long breaker bar to undo the caliper bolts. I chased the threads with a die to clean out the factory locking compound, then used blue

Re: [MBZ] Fuses

2009-06-05 Thread Fmiser
> > > ...Yes, I did try all wiper functions, without success. It > > > is possible that the replacement fuse shorted out... > > RLE > > > > Went open, actually. > andrew strasfogel wrote: > > Correction - I definitely do NOT understand! Technical terms... "open" means the electricity encounters

Re: [MBZ] Fuses

2009-06-05 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] 1987 300d W124 does not shut off

2009-06-05 Thread Luther
Try hooking your Mityvac directly to the shutoff. The car should die before you finish the second squeeze of the handle. If you see oil coming through the Mityvac line (don't ask me where I've seen this before), your shutoff is bad. It should hold a vacuum and take less than 10hg to stop fue

Re: [MBZ] 126 brake caliper rebuild

2009-06-05 Thread Luther
gahh, I'm not ready to spend $92/ea for the fronts when I need to do the front pads AND I discovered today that my vacuum pump is dripping oil from the bottom of the front cover. It is the old style crimp cover. UGH! I might spring for Rusty's calipers if Kaleb makes me a good deal on a new

Re: [MBZ] 911 erl

2009-06-05 Thread Mathieu J . Cama
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Re: [MBZ] seat finally repaired

2009-06-05 Thread Bill R
6 hours, but it is hard to imagine they could do the seat removal, >>> base replacement, disassembly and sewing in the new pieces and reinstall >>> for >>> $20, or that the replacement pieces were $200. Doesn't matter, I guess. >>> I'm quite pleased with t

[MBZ] Axxess (was Re: A/C thanks)

2009-06-05 Thread kevin kraly
Is this that 1990? Nissan Minivan with double sliding doors? There aren't too many of those around anymore. 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

Re: [MBZ] Fuses

2009-06-05 Thread R A Bennell
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Re: [MBZ] 1987 300d W124 does not shut off

2009-06-05 Thread R A Bennell
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Re: [MBZ] 911 erl

2009-06-05 Thread E M
or new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbe

Re: [MBZ] Fuses

2009-06-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- next part -- An

Re: [MBZ] seat finally repaired

2009-06-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
ieces. They >>> had >>> it for 6 hours, but it is hard to imagine they could do the seat removal, >>> base replacement, disassembly and sewing in the new pieces and reinstall >>> for >>> $20, or that the replacem

Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] seat finally repaired

2009-06-05 Thread WILTON
guess. I'm quite pleased with the result. BillR -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: < http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090605/2f7dabc9/attachment.html > ___ http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300d W124 does not shut off

2009-06-05 Thread Loren Faeth
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Re: [MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident

2009-06-05 Thread R A Bennell
If the car was a GM or Chrysler, may not be worth suing the manufacturor. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 8:27 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Now o

Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 6:31 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: > How the mighty have fallen... > > Seriously, did anyone ever think that a decent 107 SL would ever be selling > for only $3k? > It's a '79... isn't that one of the least desirable years? Cats under the hood or some other ill-thought-out e

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300d W124 does not shut off

2009-06-05 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 9:18 AM, SteveB wrote: > 1987 300d coninues to run when I turn it off. There is plenty of vacuum and > the manual shutoff just barely needs to be touched to shut the car off. Is > this vacuum shutoff adjustable, or is there a diaphram I need to replace? The problem in my exp

[MBZ] 1987 300d W124 does not shut off

2009-06-05 Thread SteveB
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Re: [MBZ] 126 brake caliper rebuild

2009-06-05 Thread pm7088
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Re: [MBZ] How does this work?

2009-06-05 Thread Thomas Savage
Rich Thomas wrote: 1999 Mercedes Benz E320 converted to E55 AMG http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1205877986.html Do you just rip some badges off a random E55 and glue them on? Should you put an "R" sticker on too to make it faster? Yeah, but all those performance parts will drag down yo

[MBZ] 126 brake caliper rebuild

2009-06-05 Thread Luther
The right front brake has a slight drag so I'm going to rebuild the front calipers. Who has any tips and BTDTs for rebuilding the calipers? I can remember to keep it very clean (don't scratch the cylinder walls or pistons) and use gentle pressure (air or fluid?) on the pistons to remove them.

Re: [MBZ] seat finally repaired

2009-06-05 Thread Jim Cathey
I paid $500 for the full set for the SL, all seven pieces. I think that's six pieces, I think I decided the armrest (an obvious replacement non-MBTEX vinyl) was still in plenty good shape. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www

Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
tp://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery op

[MBZ] anyone want an E320?

2009-06-05 Thread Loren Faeth
Our E320 is officially for sale now. 1994 E320, Green, no rust. Body in good shape, but clearcoat peeling on roof, hood and LF fender top. Some tears on seat bottoms, but "repaired" Runs good. No problems with Trans, Tires fair, on 8 hole OE rims. (i've had Blizzaks on it, but keeping them

Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread Rich Thomas
That car has been on CL for maybe 3 or 4 months now, I wonder what is wrong with it. I might go look at it just for grins. --R Jim Cathey wrote: How the mighty have fallen... Seriously, did anyone ever think that a decent 107 SL would ever be selling for only $3k? I can only hope that it'

Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices jumping up

2009-06-05 Thread Curt Raymond
seen this phenomenon? Any ideas why it's happening? The beginning of the summer driving season maybe? Craig -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/2009

Re: [MBZ] here is a car for Luther

2009-06-05 Thread Luther
hahaha Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Original Message Subject: My mercedes 500sel for help in remodeling Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 20:01:21 -0700 (PDT) From: ka...@striplin.net To: ka...@striplin.net ka...@striplin.net has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting.

Re: [MBZ] seat finally repaired

2009-06-05 Thread Bill R
I thought about that, but the small amount of the total seats that needed replacing was quite small, and I have never tried any of that sort of thing. At this point I don't expect I really want to learn. I can't do the lifting or pulling anymore. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-bo

Re: [MBZ] seat finally repaired

2009-06-05 Thread Bill R
> for > $20, or that the replacement pieces were $200. Doesn't matter, I guess. > I'm quite pleased with the result. > > BillR > > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > http://

Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices jumping up

2009-06-05 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Its too bad we dont have tom to post "todays diesel prices" everyday. Ya know, that's the first thing I thought when he left in a snit. I didn't think much of it, figured he'd be back soon enough. I subscribed myself and Klebbie to weekly gas and diesel prices. Kleb wil

Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread Jim Cathey
How the mighty have fallen... Seriously, did anyone ever think that a decent 107 SL would ever be selling for only $3k? I can only hope that it's got serious ACC, etc., problems. Doesn't bode well for my selling Ethelred for even what I've got into it in parts. (Poor Ethelred has a 20' paint

Re: [MBZ] seat finally repaired

2009-06-05 Thread Jim Cathey
upholstery shop yesterday. The new pieces [driver's seat and seat back where you slide in and out, top and side of arm rest] are just a bit darker than the rest, but I suppose 28 years of occasional sun will fade things a bit. They did a fine job and the seat is a whole lot better, though I t

Re: [MBZ] A/C thanks

2009-06-05 Thread Jim Cathey
the fittings don't always fit, so they need to be fiddled. A friend came over last night, bearing beer and a couple of cans of secret sauce, and we recharged his Axxess again. Seems to last about two years, and has been doing so for maybe six years since the AC shop diagnosed it as having 'massi

Re: [MBZ] seat finally repaired

2009-06-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
eces and reinstall > for > $20, or that the replacement pieces were $200. Doesn't matter, I guess. > I'm quite pleased with the result. > > BillR > > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > http://okie

Re: [MBZ] Wow, a car guy buys a car company

2009-06-05 Thread Allan Streib
Maybe he'll agree to fix your timing chain oilers. Gary Hurst writes: > penske is a genius. he can make this work > > On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 8:42 AM, Rich Thomas < > richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > >> Surely doomed to failure -- I hope he elevates a bunch of bean counters to >> s

Re: [MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
okiebenz.com > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090605/312e0c11/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

[MBZ] THE GODFATHER PART ONE

2009-06-05 Thread Rich Thomas
OK this is the last one. CL is just so much fun this morning. http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/1205765611.html AUTO SHOWCASE 17 specializes in PRESTINE AFFORDABLE CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLES priced $9988 and BELOW --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

[MBZ] How does this work?

2009-06-05 Thread Rich Thomas
1999 Mercedes Benz E320 converted to E55 AMG http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1205877986.html Do you just rip some badges off a random E55 and glue them on? Should you put an "R" sticker on too to make it faster? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For ne

[MBZ] RUNS GREAT,MADE IN GERMANY!!!!

2009-06-05 Thread Rich Thomas
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1206079738.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/ma

[MBZ] seat finally repaired

2009-06-05 Thread Bill R
ttp://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090605/2f7dabc9/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliver

Re: [MBZ] Wow, a car guy buys a car company

2009-06-05 Thread Gary Hurst
go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090605/0ff1e56c/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okie

[MBZ] A/C thanks

2009-06-05 Thread Rich Thomas
Last week I recharged the A/C on my truck. I had done this many times before with marginal results. I was going to take it to a shop to get it checked, but was going on a trip so just wanted to hook up a can and get some juice in there. Anyway, while doing that, a little bell rung and I reme

Re: [MBZ] methanol

2009-06-05 Thread Rich Thomas
URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090605/9b2f559c/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliv

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