Re: [MBZ] battery drain 1985 300TD

2009-09-28 Thread Jim Cathey
I must have inadvertently deleted your earlier note explaining how to disconnect the battery and test each fused circuit. Since I am That wasn't me. But basically I recommend that you unhook the negative ground terminal from the battery and get out an ammeter. Pinch the positive lead of the am

Re: [MBZ] Proper Speed rating for tires for a W123

2009-09-28 Thread Loren Faeth
icers had their own ways. -- Tom Clancy, Clear and Present Danger. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090928/4ca39025/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] Proper Speed rating for tires for a W123

2009-09-28 Thread Wonko the Sane
edes_okiebenz.com > -- DPAD. 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 attachment was

Re: [MBZ] Proper Speed rating for tires for a W123

2009-09-28 Thread Loren Faeth
I would not put on a Jokohama tire if it was given to me along with a sack of money. Those are killer tires, as in they can kill you. Tread unwraps on new tires at 70 MPH and does serious damge to your car. In case you don't catch the subtlety of my post, you can call me and I'll tell you wha

Re: [MBZ] I now own a running/driving 90 2.5 turbo

2009-09-28 Thread Wonko the Sane
d sold again. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> What did you need to do to it to get it running/driving? >>>> >>>> >>>> Craig >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> OK Don >>>>

Re: [MBZ] Bel Air vs Malibu and crumple zones

2009-09-28 Thread Mountain Man
--R wrote: > Throw the man a fish. ...gimme an "F"... ... mao ___ 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.co

Re: [MBZ] Bel Air vs Malibu and crumple zones

2009-09-28 Thread Rich Thomas
com/attachments/20090928/776bc71a/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 go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/li

Re: [MBZ] Max's new ride?

2009-09-28 Thread Mountain Man
--R wrote: > So what is the verdict on the new ride? He bought it? - it was in your neighborhood, wasn't it? What was it? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] 1995 E320 check engine light

2009-09-28 Thread Peter Hertzing
transmission. The wirring harness was replaced by Mercedes about 3 years ago. Thanks - Peter -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090928/e394cb31/attachment.h

Re: [MBZ] Bel Air vs Malibu and crumple zones

2009-09-28 Thread Mountain Man
Dimitri wrote: > Let's not forget that morbidity and mortality are not synonymous! Yes, and let's not forget that either of those is certain for each of us. So, shrug and get on with life. When the big whatever happens, it happens - whether it be a fully loaded work truck doing 80mph, a bullet, o

Re: [MBZ] I now own a running/driving 90 2.5 turbo

2009-09-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
is enamored of existing evils, as distinguished from the Liberal, who wishes to replace them with others. The Devil's Dictionary Ambrose Bierce -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Bel Air vs Malibu and crumple zones

2009-09-28 Thread Mountain Man
--R wrote: > OK read the previous post and think about it a bit. It was sole - as in heel. ...just to be obvious... mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubs

[MBZ] Max's new ride?

2009-09-28 Thread Rich Thomas
So what is the verdict on the new ride? --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/mailman/listinf

Re: [MBZ] I now own a running/driving 90 2.5 turbo

2009-09-28 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] Proper Speed rating for tires for a W123

2009-09-28 Thread OK Don
Liberal, who wishes to replace them with > others. > The Devil's Dictionary > Ambrose Bierce > > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090928/bc6305ad/attachment.

Re: [MBZ] Replacing Starter

2009-09-28 Thread Greg Fiorentino
on my '77 300D. Any hints/gotchas? Bob R -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090928/b8 a04fe3/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com Fo

Re: [MBZ] 124 rearview mirror

2009-09-28 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] 124 rearview mirror

2009-09-28 Thread OK Don
e >>> bench vise. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> OK Don >>> CONSERVATIVE, n. A statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as >>> distinguished from the Liberal, who wishes to replace them with >>> others. >>>

Re: [MBZ] Replacing Starter

2009-09-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Bob Rentfro wrote: Gotta replace the starter on my '77 300D. 1. Bimby. Ask Wonky what it's like to replace a 'lifetime' starter a few times a year. 2. Speak softly and carry a BIG wrench (and about 3' of extensions, that way you can hold the handle behind the tranny). Mitch. __

Re: [MBZ] Bel Air vs Malibu and crumple zones

2009-09-28 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
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[MBZ] Replacing Starter

2009-09-28 Thread Bob Rentfro
Gotta replace the starter on my '77 300D. Any hints/gotchas? Bob R -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090928/b8a04fe3/attachment.html> _

Re: [MBZ] O/T Electromagnetic Clutch

2009-09-28 Thread Scott Ritchey
I believe AYP makes most (if not all) Huskys as well as others (like my particular Sears model) -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 13:37 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject

Re: [MBZ] Bel Air vs Malibu and crumple zones

2009-09-28 Thread Peter Frederick
That was me. He was probably going faster, but not by much (only three blocks from a right angle turn) and it would take two or three empty Taurus sedans to equal a fully loaded work van Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Nice Pic from Len Sokoloff

2009-09-28 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Worth $9.95 these days. Rusty's last offer to another Q was 250K-we will hold out. Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sen

[MBZ] [Fwd: Today's Gasoline Prices]

2009-09-28 Thread Mitch Haley
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Re: [MBZ] O/T Electromagnetic Clutch

2009-09-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
bbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090928/1fd03c3c/attachment.html> -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.113/2400 - Releas

Re: [MBZ] Nice Pic from Len Sokoloff

2009-09-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
You get a live maine lobster Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: And to the next ChowdahQ? We will rename the event for that kind of door prize. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92

Re: [MBZ] I now own a running/driving 90 2.5 turbo

2009-09-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090928/bb3f126d/attachment.html> -- next part -- No virus found in this outgo

Re: [MBZ] Proper Speed rating for tires for a W123

2009-09-28 Thread archer
From: "Allan Streib" I need new tires for my 300D. Seems I recall from a prior thread that "H" rated tires are actually correct. The sticker in the door frame seems to indicate an "S" rating is adequate. TireRack's web site is recommending a Summitomo HTR H4 (an H rated all-season tire) at $

[MBZ] [Fwd: Today's Diesel Prices]

2009-09-28 Thread Mitch Haley
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Re: [MBZ] battery drain 1985 300TD

2009-09-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
benz.com > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090928/249b0550/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] O/T Electromagnetic Clutch

2009-09-28 Thread Rich Thomas
I think you can buy beer at most grocery and convenience stores now, so you should not have a big problem keeping up with the process. I have never failed to get beer at either kind of place. Rusty might sell some German imported brew, have to check with him. --R pm7...@comcast.net wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] O/T Electromagnetic Clutch

2009-09-28 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Can you get close enough with the hose from a can of air-duster to cool it off by inverting the can and blowing the really cold liquid onto it? Probably won't like that very much if repeated too many times... Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-bou

Re: [MBZ] O/T Electromagnetic Clutch

2009-09-28 Thread Mitch Haley
I believe Husky might be another MTD brand now, like Cub Cadet. Either that or AYP, but I'm reasonably sure it's one of the two. This wouldn't be the part, would it? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230380671523 ___ http://www.okiebenz.c

[MBZ] O/T Electromagnetic Clutch

2009-09-28 Thread pm7088
t; > -- 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 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com -- next part --

Re: [MBZ] Nice Pic from Len Sokoloff

2009-09-28 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
0SEL, 87 300SDL 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/20090928/fa 3998b9/attachment.

Re: [MBZ] I now own a running/driving 90 2.5 turbo

2009-09-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: There was nothing wrong with that car, at the time I had 4 of them and for some reason decided to sell that one. Wasn't there a diesel that had some operational flaw that annoyed you, you sold it to Toad, and then finally tracked down the problem just before you delive

Re: [MBZ] Bel Air vs Malibu and crumple zones

2009-09-28 Thread pm7088
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Re: [MBZ] I now own a running/driving 90 2.5 turbo

2009-09-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] Bel Air vs Malibu and crumple zones

2009-09-28 Thread Rich Thomas
OK read the previous post and think about it a bit. --R Mitch Haley wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: What a heel. The biker who blew by Peter? I had one of those a couple of years ago. Heard him (probably had the 16v's roof open), saw him approach fast from behind, watched him go by with about 80

[MBZ] Proper Speed rating for tires for a W123

2009-09-28 Thread Allan Streib
I need new tires for my 300D. Seems I recall from a prior thread that "H" rated tires are actually correct. The sticker in the door frame seems to indicate an "S" rating is adequate. TireRack's web site is recommending a Summitomo HTR H4 (an H rated all-season tire) at $51 each, or a Summitom

Re: [MBZ] Nice Pic from Len Sokoloff

2009-09-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
cool Rusty Cullens wrote: $250,000 gift certificate. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 -- 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, 84 300

Re: [MBZ] Bel Air vs Malibu and crumple zones

2009-09-28 Thread Mitch Haley
pm7...@comcast.net wrote: Amongst the "Experts" there is no consensus of correct action here. Who needs "experts"? Either police chases offer some benefit to society that's worth more than the 300 or so lives lost annually, or they don't. This isn't a pro-cop/anti-cop subject, it's a simple p

[MBZ] A few more photos

2009-09-28 Thread Rusty Cullens
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Re: [MBZ] I now own a running/driving 90 2.5 turbo

2009-09-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: It was that way when I bought it. What was wrong with the Toad 2.5? Seems like you fixed it right after you sold it. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www

Re: [MBZ] Bel Air vs Malibu and crumple zones

2009-09-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: What a heel. The biker who blew by Peter? I had one of those a couple of years ago. Heard him (probably had the 16v's roof open), saw him approach fast from behind, watched him go by with about 80mph speed differential, sounded like he had the throttle pegged, engine was a

Re: [MBZ] Bel Air vs Malibu and crumple zones

2009-09-28 Thread pm7088
e seatbelt law was instituted, -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090928/4143e9e7/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] Nice Pic from Len Sokoloff

2009-09-28 Thread Rusty Cullens
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/20090928/fa3998b9/attachment.ht

Re: [MBZ] Bel Air vs Malibu and crumple zones

2009-09-28 Thread Rich Thomas
When I moved to Texas in 99 the legislature had just passed a law that said the driver could not be drinking and driving. Made it kind of hard to measure distances then on your travels ("Thass about a 3 beer trip") Then the next year they banned the passengers from drinking too. Then sometim

Re: [MBZ] I now own a running/driving 90 2.5 turbo

2009-09-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
RL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090928/3b54edd9/attachment.html> -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.113/2400 - Release Date: 0

Re: [MBZ] Nice Pic from Len Sokoloff

2009-09-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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/20090928/fa3998b9/attachme

Re: [MBZ] Bel Air vs Malibu and crumple zones

2009-09-28 Thread Rich Thomas
What a heel. --R pm7...@comcast.net wrote: Amongst the "Experts" there is no consensus of correct action here. After working 12 years in local amulance service, I would never have the testicles to question the motives of a police pursuit. That being said, a duty sargent will often call of a pu

Re: [MBZ] 124 rearview mirror

2009-09-28 Thread Rich Thomas
And some lubrication too perhaps. --R Michael Esh wrote: Perhaps it would help to warm up the socket somehow to make it little more accepting. Mike On Sep 27, 2009, at 9:16 PM, Greg Fiorentino wrote: If it's anything like the one in the wife's '79 TD, it took me a 12-ton hydraulic press to

Re: [MBZ] battery drain 1985 300TD

2009-09-28 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] I now own a running/driving 90 2.5 turbo

2009-09-28 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:36:33 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > Looks almost exactly like the first 2.5 I had, the burgandy one that I > bought years ago, sold to Todd, then bought back and sold again. What did you need to do to it to get it running/driving? Craig __

Re: [MBZ] Nice Pic from Len Sokoloff

2009-09-28 Thread pm7088
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Re: [MBZ] battery drain 1985 300TD

2009-09-28 Thread pm7088
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Re: [MBZ] battery drain 1985 300TD

2009-09-28 Thread Jim Cathey
There are some real stinkers out there, but with any luck it'll be easy to locate. The antenna is a nice one because it's easily unplugged. Well, maybe not on a TD, wagons are weird in a lot of ways. There's really only one fuse that's powered with the car off, the fuse box game is not very pro

Re: [MBZ] Nice Pic from Len Sokoloff

2009-09-28 Thread Rusty Cullens
A $100,000 gift certificate. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 6:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nice Pic from Len Sokoloff what was the door p

Re: [MBZ] battery drain 1985 300TD

2009-09-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] battery drain 1985 300TD

2009-09-28 Thread Jim Cathey
What's the drill on tracking down the cause of a battery drain? Step 1: Check the rear dome switch on the dash. Step 2: Do what you've otherwise just been told. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] battery drain 1985 300TD

2009-09-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] battery drain 1985 300TD

2009-09-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Like Peter said, you might want to check the whole car at the battery terminal first, so you know whether the drain is in the car or if it's an internal short in the battery. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] battery drain 1985 300TD

2009-09-28 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: What's the drill on tracking down the cause of a battery drain? Something in my 85 300TD is draining the battery. What's the best way to trace the cause? I like to pull fuses one at a time and put an ammeter across the fuse holder terminals. Then you know how much

Re: [MBZ] battery drain 1985 300TD

2009-09-28 Thread pm7088
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[MBZ] battery drain 1985 300TD

2009-09-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] 91 560SEL, what are these buttons?

2009-09-28 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
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Re: [MBZ] Bel Air vs Malibu and crumple zones

2009-09-28 Thread pm7088
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Re: [MBZ] 124 rearview mirror

2009-09-28 Thread Michael Esh
Perhaps it would help to warm up the socket somehow to make it little more accepting. Mike On Sep 27, 2009, at 9:16 PM, Greg Fiorentino wrote: If it's anything like the one in the wife's '79 TD, it took me a 12- ton hydraulic press to reassemble it. I used a piece of softwood about 3/4" X

Re: [MBZ] Bel Air vs Malibu and crumple zones

2009-09-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Peter Frederick wrote: There was a fatal accident in town a week or so ago when some idiot running from the police blew a light and T-boned a Cadillac (fairly new, I think) with a Ford Taurus and killed the driver of the Caddy. If the pursuit was only going 60 or so, a list member survived g

Re: [MBZ] Bel Air vs Malibu and crumple zones

2009-09-28 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Well according to that bit of crap the insurance companies and the highway mob are solely responsible for advancing automotive safety in the last 50 years. And here is MB and other manufacturers claiming that they developed safety systems, tsk tsk tsk. What did I read in another post, only a cou