Hi Mitch,
No, didn't. Thanks. From the Diesel Giant site, looked up "Mercedes Flexx
boot" on Google and found this from Peachparts:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=251168&page=4
The name Astoria sticks in my mind, so the boot I ordered may be a Flexboot.
(Don't remember w
And they are a BLAST to drive, all of them.
Peter
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> > several MBs that have $1000 radiators?
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OK Don wrote:
So get a BMW bike - forget the cars (unless it's a 507 or Z3 coupe).
...or a 327.
BTW, a search for "BMW 327" found this for me:
http://jalopnik.com/5120828/
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> 560SEL,
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Kaleb wrote: "you would be getting the short end of the stick"
Do you think it is ironic that this is the most recent of several
emails you have sent which predicts gloom and doom for the BMW that I
just got and the other emails you sent in this digest are lamenting
the fact that you are wor
Is there something besides the WIS available for the 140's? Is there a
CD or DVD set available? Where do you go to order it? I looked at
MBUSA but did not find anything.
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95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E,
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x
As I mentioned before, everything you every wanted to know about Mac batteries
can be found in the support area at apple.com.
Resetting the PRAM and doing a "deep cycle" can sometimes reset the
microprocessor in the battery, but there are other things to try as well before
tossing in the towel
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It is odd.
In the future, may I suggest what my buddy the mechanic does?
When he does an oil change for a customer he pulls all the brake
pads, cleans up the calipers, and puts a bit of anti-seize on the
sides of the backing plates. Of course, he has the car on a lift, so
it's easy, and t
Used to be that a couple of full discharges followed by full recharges
could recondition a battery to some extent. Don't know if that still
works with current battery technology.
Peter Frederick writes:
> Try a system reset before condeming the battery -- they sometimes get
> a confused power m
Peter Frederick writes:
> Common problem on a previously neglected Benz -- failure to replace
> the rotors when they are too thin.
This could explain the rears -- I did not put new rotors on when I
installed the calipers last time. On the fronts, though, the rotors and
calipers were new togethe
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On Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:10:32 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin"
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To answer the musing in the title, no, Craig has not figured out how to
get the PS pump off his 420. He called the Indy he used in Austin, Texas.
They said I should look for another bolt from the front. There was none. I
called back an
om, but mustang officers had their
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Common problem on a previously neglected Benz -- failure to replace
the rotors when they are too thin. On the W126 and prior chassis,
all the calipers have an anti-rattle spring on top, and when the
rotors are too thin and the pads are badly worn, the backing plate
will hit the spring. Th
I've never had calipers sieze up like that before on any other car,
foreign or domestic. Wondering why these all went bad so quickly.
Been driving on salted winter roads?
Since they've started salting here, which they did not do
when I first moved here, many things automotive are much
worse th
Messing with this 92 500, trying to put back the top chain rails. Looks
like the intake cam sprocket is going to have to come off to get the
rail down in there, which means the top from cover in from of the cams
will have to come off, which means the ps pump will have to come off.
Crap, why di
Try a system reset before condeming the battery -- they sometimes get
a confused power manager circuit, and a reset will restore full
operation.
On my Pismo, it's a small button, but I think the later ones use a
keyboard combination of some sort.
Peter
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> Allan Streib wrote:
> I've never had calipers sieze up like that before on any other
> car, foreign or domestic. Wondering why these all went bad so
> quickly.
Dust boots installed and in good shape?
Using water instead of brake fluid?
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Well after accepting defeat at trying to find a rear caliper locally on
a Sunday, I moved on to the fronts. BOTH calipers had rusted, siezed
inboard pistons. And looking at the front rotors they seem to be going
the way of the rears (look OK on the front side but badly rusted on the
inboard surfa
Donald Snook writes:
> Nothing like working on a car in a parking lot!
The stores generally *love* that. I had a mall security "officer"
decend on me in his Ford Explorer with flashing yellow lights, when I
was adding antifreeze in the mall parking lot. This was when my water
pump was leaking
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89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D,
84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D,
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Hopefully, you don't have to take half the front end apart to do the swap!
Good luck!
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon, between MB Diesels
PS. My neighbor's black 2000 Bimmer 740IL is quite nice, but I would prefer
a nice W126 SDL
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Actually I found Amsoil at one time at a retailer called GI Joe's in
Portland, OR...and at a decent price. They are no longer in business.
That was unfortunate. I remember going there as a kid, to the original
store (expanded to three) on Marine Drive, where they had army surplus
and other int
Actually I found Amsoil at one time at a retailer called GI Joe's in
Portland, OR...and at a decent price. They are no longer in business.
Greg Fiorentino
'85 300SD
'80 240D 4 spd. manual
'79 300TD (with new crate engine)
'95 and '97 Crown Vics
'97 F-250HD Crew Cab 7.3 Powerstroke
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On Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 12:57 PM, Peter Frederick wrote:
> Amsoil is as good (or better) than Mobil 1, it's just too expensive for
> regular use. If it's still around, I've not seen ads for a very long time
> now.
I have, but it never has been advertised much, since it's not sold at
retail but o
Donald Snook wrote:
Knock wood trim
...and hope it doesn't fall off the dashboard.
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> Depends. What Mac is it on/in?
>
> 300 cycles is their benchmark for end of life on the MacBook Pros and
> MacBooks, I believe.
>
what is a cycle? A full discharge/recharge? Or any use of the battery
followed by a recharge?
Allan
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Well nobody who's open today has a caliper in stock. So looks like I'll
be calling Rusty on Monday.
The drivers side caliper was OK.
The rotors were in terrible shape. I had ordered new ones because I
could see through the gaps in the wheels that they were starting to get
uneven and I could fee
Benz Hogs wrote:
Buy a cheap 27mm box end wrench, and cut a notch big enough for the hose
and make your own flare tool. 1 1/6" wrench will also work.
Don't forget the open end wrench to hold the fitting on the cooler side.
I got in a hurry and forgot that one on the trans oil cooler on dad's t
> > Allan Streib wrote:
> >
> > On the passenger rear brake the
> > inboard piston is siezed in the caliper.
> Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
>
> Check the brake hoses first, might be swelled shut.
That would affect both the pistons - not just the inboard.
-- Philip
I did a few, and given the opportunity, prolly would not do it again (c:
But it was fun and educational.
Cost me about 70/axle for the parts/grease(heavy oil) etc. I caught mine just
after they ruptured, literally bled to death in the garage (whatta mess) . You
must have a press, 20 tons, to
> Allan Streib wrote:
> While I had my head under the car today working on brakes, I
> noticed that there's oil leaking out of the diff where the
> axle joins it. Is there a seal there that's replaceable?
Yup. There is a seal there that's much like a front wheel
bearing seal. If that's actually
Depends. What Mac is it on/in?
300 cycles is their benchmark for end of life on the MacBook Pros and MacBooks,
I believe.
Go to the Apple support site and look up "battery" and you'll find all you need
to know (and more.)
MacDan
--- On Sun, 8/30/09, Benz Hogs wrote:
> From: Benz Hogs
> S
Thanks Loren, that is a good suggestion.
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles.
1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD).
1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles.
Wickford, RI
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Good luck with it. So where's the new radiator?
Wilton
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Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 2:25 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] mbz Damn! Update
The "quiksteel" is on. I am going 70 mph on my way home and
The "quiksteel" is on. I am going 70 mph on my way home and it's
working fine so far. Knock wood trim
Donald H Snook
McDonald Tinker Law Firm
(316) 263-5851
www.mtsqh.com
On Aug 30, 2009, at 12:15 PM, "Donald Snook" wrote:
> Well, I still have two hours to wait. I decided to try the "quikste
I have a friend who's battery dies within 15 minutes of unplugging it.
When restarted, it shows 85% life. This battery barely has 200 cycles
on it. Is there a warranty for this time frame?
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'87 300SDL (281,xxx mi)
'85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast
Buy a cheap 27mm box end wrench, and cut a notch big enough for the hose
and make your own flare tool. 1 1/6" wrench will also work.
Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark
'87 300SDL (281,xxx mi)
'85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast
'82 300CD (183 kmi)
'82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-s
WILTON wrote:
> Fine looking family!
Be sure to bring the Hot Sex - even better looking, then.
Ask Rusty.
Or, was it DBV?
mao
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Mitch Haley writes:
> Gerry, did you see the old "Diesel Giant" article on those?
> http://www.dieselgiant.com/mercedesaxleshaftbootreplace.htm
Hm...
I did not realize that the factory used oil not grease in these joints.
I wonder then if the oil I see leaking from where the axle joins the
diff
archer wrote:
Ordered one of the "stretch-on" boots...
Gerry, did you see the old "Diesel Giant" article on those?
http://www.dieselgiant.com/mercedesaxleshaftbootreplace.htm
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Well, I still have two hours to wait. I decided to try the "quiksteel"
epoxy. I am waiting for it to cure and then I can drive the car around
this little town and see if it holds. If it does I will try to make it
back to Wichita.
I had forgotten this, but I used this same stuff to fix an ext
Loren Faeth writes:
> Age doesn't matter if someone dumped DOT3 fluid in it. Gotta be DOT
> 4. I only use castrol DOT 4, but that is just me.
I've used only Valvoline synthetic DOT 4 fluid.
Allan
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Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
It just keeps getting worse and worse. Go buy some of that JB weld water
weld putty stuff, that would do it
And maybe try running without the pressure cap if you can keep the temp down
around 90C with the A/C off.
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N He'll sell it next week :-D
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
the first of many such adventures to come.
Donald Snook wrote:
Well I am standing in a shopping center parking lot in Ottawa,
Kansas (about 45 Mins south of Kansas City). A new radiator will be
here in 3 hours. I guess I will fi
the first of many such adventures to come.
Donald Snook wrote:
Well I am standing in a shopping center parking lot in Ottawa, Kansas
(about 45 Mins south of Kansas City). A new radiator will be here in 3
hours. I guess I will find out how useful the BMW toolkit really is!
Nothing like worki
Oreilley's has a epoxy/fiberglass patch kit. I used that one time,
and it is still holding. the key is roughing up the surface with the
sandpaper included in the kit. the blue gloves not in the kit are
good for keeping the stuff you your fingers.
Welcome to the world of BMW 4 wheelers. It
Thanks Russ. I just found that and printed it out. I am off to try
it. I think that will solve the problem.
At 11:01 AM 8/30/2009, you wrote:
Loren,
Try here: http://help.chamberlain.com/help/en-us/programmingInstructions/
for help programing the Chamberlain Opener.
Hope this helps
Russ W
Well I am standing in a shopping center parking lot in Ottawa, Kansas
(about 45 Mins south of Kansas City). A new radiator will be here in 3
hours. I guess I will find out how useful the BMW toolkit really is!
Nothing like working on a car in a parking lot!
Donald H Snook
McDonald Tinker Law
Loren,
Try here: http://help.chamberlain.com/help/en-us/programmingInstructions/
for help programing the Chamberlain Opener.
Hope this helps
Russ W.
Loren Faeth wrote:
See embedded comments
> Isn't it possible to have more than one clicker for a door?
Yes, it is.
> IF so, how do you go ab
See embedded comments
> Isn't it possible to have more than one clicker for a door?
Yes, it is.
> IF so, how do you go about doing this? One opener is a lift-master
> (Chamberlain) and the other is another brand (I forgot what brand)
> Thanks!
You have to open the opener's receiver and push
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thanks!!
WILTON wrote:
Fine looking family!
Wilton
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Subject: [MBZ] Kaleb visit
My son and I visited Kaleb this afternoon - talked about some car
trades,
watched him finish re
Fine looking family!
Wilton
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Subject: [MBZ] Kaleb visit
My son and I visited Kaleb this afternoon - talked about some car trades,
watched him finish repairing a 190D, got to
300D,
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The radiator on my BMW sprang a large leak from the plastic tank and I
am 100 miles from home. Does anybody know if there is a temp fix to
seal it up so I could get home? Email me directly because i am on
digest and won't get a response I get the digest
Donald H Snook
McDonald Tinker Law Fir
I hope you guys enjoy that nice gold with brown 300E with the new engine
in it.
BTW, that camera of your sure takes good photos.
Back outside to play with the 190D a little more.
OK Don wrote:
My son and I visited Kaleb this afternoon - talked about some car trades,
watched him finish repairi
My son and I visited Kaleb this afternoon - talked about some car trades,
watched him finish repairing a 190D, got to drive two different 190Ds and
the Starship (380SE/5.0). My son is seriously thinking about a trade, and I
snagged a nice gold (smoke silver?) 300E for my other daughter.
Thought I'd
Yea, I got more than 1 clicker for my doors, but I dont know how you
program them. Its not hard, I just have never done it.
Loren Faeth wrote:
I have a question for the wireless gurus: (Yeah, dumb questions)
I am new to the world of garage door openers. Have two doors with
openers. One do
If they are not split open, just leave them alone. They will go for
many years looking like that.
Allan Streib wrote:
I also noticed today that the rubber boots on the rear axle are looking
dry and have surface cracking. I don't think any of the cracks are all
the way through yet, I don't see
I used a split boot on a Rabbit many years ago and would do so again if they
are available. Mine was still like new when I sold the car four years
later. It came with the boot, a tube of grease, a tube of glue and two
clamps, about $30 IIRC. The connection was tongue and grove with the glue.
I also noticed today that the rubber boots on the rear axle are looking
dry and have surface cracking. I don't think any of the cracks are all
the way through yet, I don't see any grease coming through.
Then leave them alone. They'll go for years looking that way.
Or not, but it's best to leav
Redghost wrote:
Now, summer of 2010 will be time for him to get a real job. Going to
need to put away some cash to afford higher education. Rinse and repeat
for 2011. Lack of participation will no doubt lead to a nice in state
community college.
The CC is a great place to showcase his ab
I have 5 dealers in a 50 miles radius but traffic is the nightmare.
The closest one is 10 miles and one customer did asked for MBCA
discount (while I was standing in line) and the parts department guy
said "sorry, we don't take them". I was a MBCA member for
15 yrs and then let it lapse for 10 y
ney!
EdB
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IMHO
Dwight
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles.
1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD).
1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles.
Wickford, RI-
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At 4:01 PM -0700 8/29/09, LWB250 wrote:
Just posted some pics of my latest project - a Williams "Doozie"
pinball machine.
http://gallery.me.com/dpenoff#100109/DSC_0252&bgcolor=black
I just realized that the Williams "W", upsidedown, looks just like
the Motorola "M". ;D
Want to know what ta
Marshall was of the opinion that used axle assemblies were far superior
to 'rebuilt' axles. If I remember there are some internal sections that
are case hardened, rebuilters remove that cast and failure is forcast.
--
Pete Arnold, Lost in the 60's
I have Moxie, Do You?
Real Race cars have 3
I also noticed today that the rubber boots on the rear axle are looking
dry and have surface cracking. I don't think any of the cracks are all
the way through yet, I don't see any grease coming through.
Then leave them alone. They'll go for years looking that way.
Or not, but it's best to leav
I did do a tie rod job. Not sure if the parts were crap or I boogered
it up. They are going to have to be replaced because they are > failing.
If you tore the rubber, it's your fault. That's easy
to do if you're not careful.
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It is Seattle, the parts are going to be all new, springs, shocks, and
maybe some control arms.
I can see control arms if they got bent or otherwise
seriously damaged, but springs? That's a fair portion
of that estimate. Seattle is not part of the rust belt.
Upper ball joints in a 107 are fai
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