Re: [MBZ] 300E W124

2010-02-12 Thread OK Don
Well, I wouldn't go quite that far - I found that RR'ing the alternator was much more difficult in the 300E than the 300D. They really did hide the belt tension adjustment! The fan shroud is two pieces that bayonet together so you can got to the belt, etc. without pulling the radiator first. I

Re: [MBZ] Another e-Bay seller liar

2010-02-12 Thread WILTON
I'm surprised he took it, too. He's usually very upset about such BS as that. No synchromesh that I know of. I was never able to go to first gear on my '31 Model A (55 years ago) while rolling, but I could always, anytime, go to second. After all, when you get too slow to accelerate in

Re: [MBZ] R.I.P. LORAN

2010-02-12 Thread OK Don
Hmmm - will they be surplusing some nice generators??? On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 11:22 AM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Who was the Coastie that was bemoaning the decommissioning of the LORAN system? I ask because I just talked to the guys at the LORAN site in Dana, Indiana. We service the

Re: [MBZ] Steering box replacement

2010-02-12 Thread Rich Thomas
What car is this? --R Peter Frederick wrote: Got the steering box replaced last night. Was easier than I was fearing, but still a hassle since I'm way out of shape and my left arm is weak from the accident (and my failure to strengthen it up). Took about 3.5 hours, but this includes

Re: [MBZ] OT olympic death

2010-02-12 Thread Allan Streib
Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com writes: As a motorcycle rider, I find some dark humour in the fact that his helmet didn't save him. (No helmet laws in Iowa.) When you hit a solid object at 80mph a helmet isn't going to help you. -- 1983 300D ___

Re: [MBZ] OT olympic death

2010-02-12 Thread Dieselhead
I used to work with a guy who used to be on the Austrian (downhill) national ski team. He did a Sonny Bono. He told me one time that all his face was plastic from hitting the tree. He was lucky! A fellow was killed today practising for the luge competition for the Olympics. Dangerous

Re: [MBZ] 300TD suspension oil

2010-02-12 Thread Dieselhead
Buy the right stuff from Rusty! it is much less expensive than buying new tandem pump and new rear struts. He will have it to you in a couple of days. While you are at it, you might want to change the low pressure hose from the tank to the pump, unless you already did it recently. My

Re: [MBZ] 300E W124

2010-02-12 Thread Peter Frederick
There is more room between the radiator and fan with an M103 than an OM 603 in the W124 (I have done both). You want tight fit, try a 190E 2.6L! Anyway, I do wish that Benz had used the OM603 tensioner on the M103 Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] Steering box replacement

2010-02-12 Thread Peter Frederick
87 300D. 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 go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 300E W124

2010-02-12 Thread OK Don
I have also done both, and think the M103 has less room - but then it's been a couple of years since I worked on the OM603 in the 124 - memory isn't what it used to be, probalby needs a defrag. I agree on the tensioner! The front of the M103 seems more crowded, like there's more stuff there. All

Re: [MBZ] Grrrrrrr ....

2010-02-12 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:53:35 -0600 Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: I put together a couple load resistors and a switch so I can test supplies without motherboards attached. Not foolproof, but low risk to complex motherboards. I had extensively tested this power supply when the neighbor's

Re: [MBZ] 300E W124

2010-02-12 Thread E M
Larry is used to changing plugs in a 911, he'll feel like he can stand in the bay while working on a M103. ;-) lol Ed 300E On 12 February 2010 22:18, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Well, I wouldn't go quite that far - I found that RR'ing the alternator was much more difficult in the 300E

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: My New Toyota Lawnmower]

2010-02-12 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:40:44 -0500 Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: Thanks for deciphering Kaleb's email Craig - couldn't figure that out on first glance. You're welcome. It took me a couple of trys to get it right myself. Craig

Re: [MBZ] 300TD suspension oil

2010-02-12 Thread Dieselhead
Rusty? Who Dat? Rusty was a great suggestion! ___ 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:

Re: [MBZ] Whistler

2010-02-12 Thread RELNGSON
As a motorcycle rider, I find some dark humour in the fact that his helmet didn't save him. (No helmet laws in Iowa.).. Uhhh, luge is feet first. Tonight's TV news showed the accident happening. Took about .5 second until he wrapped himself around the steel pole belly first. RLE

Re: [MBZ] website parts

2010-02-12 Thread RELNGSON
The web site is driven by one vendor, I have access to everything. If you don't see it on the web just call. We have it This week I decided I finally needed a pair of wiper blades for my '08 W204. But, no joy. None of the blades shown are for a W204. So I went to the dealer and after

Re: [MBZ] Car detailing

2010-02-12 Thread Michael Esh
I concur. I used it to remove paint spots from house paint overspray. It worked wonders. Mike On Feb 12, 2010, at 10:59 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN- ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: I have used detailing clay, and it is great for removing any stuff that doesn't come off with soap and

Re: [MBZ] Sometimes you just gotta wonder

2010-02-12 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 6:45 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1597137098.html You know it's a well-cared-for car when the seller tells you he uses FULL SYNTHIC oil. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

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