Re: [MBZ] Today's Portland CL weirdness

On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 10:52 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > pretty hairy driving in the rain.   (What are some good-riding, > reasonably sticky all-season tires that come in the right size for 14" > bundts?  Tire Rack's website claims the correct size is 205/70R14 but > only offers two tires in th

Re: [MBZ] Today's Portland CL weirdness

On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 6:54 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: >> >> you hav a euro 500? > > Hunka Hunka Burnin' Junka. > Right, Alex? > Yeah, pretty much. It's not much to look at right now. Actually it is a pretty solid car despite a LOT of deferred maintenance by POs, both me

Re: [MBZ] Aux coolant pump teardown pictures.

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Re: [MBZ] more reasons not to be in a Toada

repairable, yes, but if the problem was the heater fan motor, not the switch, that is a PITA. Everything else is simple. On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 12:04 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: I thought that was ACCI? The "A" stands for automatic. Was it automatic? I thought that was the point of the f

[MBZ] FOR SALE: 1995 S500 Coupe

All, Due to a recently announced relocation at work, I will be leaving Charlotte, NC for Pittsburgh, PA. As a result, I am putting my car up for sale in hopes to purchase a 4matic or Mercedes SUV. The details are listed below, including information from the data card along with my own personal

Re: [MBZ] O/T Aluminum Thermal Expansion

On Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:10:41 + (UTC) pm7...@comcast.net wrote: > MAybe some one can help an old fellow who studied this 40 years ago and > that hit CONTROL-ALT-DELETE on his brain at a Keg-101 class the next > day. > > MAterial: common Aluminum Casting such as A356 > > I bore a hole 1.

Re: [MBZ] more reasons not to be in a Toada

On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 12:04 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: >> I thought that was ACCI? > > The "A" stands for automatic.  Was it automatic? I thought that was the point of the freon tube on the A/C wheel? To be fair the whole thing was probably more confusing than it should have been because the heater

Re: [MBZ] 40k miles of CDI Ownership

On Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:05:00 -0500 "WILTON" wrote: > Where? At the Valles Caldera in the Jemez Mountains not too far west-southwest of where I live in New Mexico. Craig > > Wilton > > - Original Message - > From: "Craig McCluskey" > To: > Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 11:32 P

Re: [MBZ] more reasons not to be in a Toada

Weren't those called "necking (k)nobs" so you could put one arm around yo lady and steer with one hand on the knob? --R OK Don wrote: Remember the knobs on the steering wheels before power steering? Much the same effect as a spike. No effect on driving behavior. On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 7:06 A

Re: [MBZ] 4 wheel drive

I don't think they were one of Mercedes better efforts, but they are cheap to buy. If you have a good indy, who can source some of the bigger parts used for you, should you need them, you might feel comfortable trying one. You mentioned going off road. I'm not sure how off road you intend going,

Re: [MBZ] Parts request for Kaleb or anyone else that has this

Is the blower control the so-called "porcupine?" 'Replaced it on my '91 126 'bout 5 years ago. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 9:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Parts request for Kaleb or anyone else t

Re: [MBZ] Aux coolant pump teardown pictures.

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Re: [MBZ] Today's Portland CL weirdness

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you hav a euro 500? Hunka Hunka Burnin' Junka. Right, Alex? Mitch. ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K.

Aha, that's what I was thinking of. I knew there was some kind of oil-to-mechanic delivery system installed on W115 240Ds at the factory. Dual redundancy oil delivery: oil _and_ air filters! The Frankenheap has an oil-bath filter. As does the Hercules on the big genny. -- Jim _

Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job

On Gump, which Marshall was quick to point out belongs to another set of rules, the cleaning of the intake did make her drive a bit better. Naturally aspirated engines don't like excess input restrictions. Turbo-fed ones generally have excess air available, and you can restrict the input down u

Re: [MBZ] more reasons not to be in a Toada

Maybe so, but the one 76 115 300D I junked out had a heavily corroded chrysler ACC servo in it. I don't know how many had it, but maybe it was an option on the "cheap" 115 chassis. No, it was not a retrofit. NOBODY in their right mind, or nobody who is insane, would put one of those things

Re: [MBZ] Parts request for Kaleb or anyone else that has this

Isn't it the aux water pump that gives us heat so fast on cold days? (faster than any other car I've driven). No. It only speeds the waterflow through the heater core when the engine's main water pump isn't spinning fast enough to keep enough heat flowing in. When idling, that is to say. --

Re: [MBZ] Today's Portland CL weirdness

you hav a euro 500? Alex Chamberlain wrote: The thread started out about 560SELs, but Mitch and I were talking about my 500SEL Euro. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 8

Re: [MBZ] Parts request for Kaleb or anyone else that has this

Nope, it is the circulation system, that little bypass hose on older engines (OM615/616/617, M180 etc.) that gets the first warm water to your heater, rather than having to wait until the radiator is warm and the thermostat opens. The Aux heater pump only helps to circulate water to a heater t

Re: [MBZ] more reasons not to be in a Toada

yep, and it was manual ac Jim Cathey wrote: The 115 300D had ACC, at least in the later years. Weren't there only two years of 115 300D? 75-76? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

[MBZ] Fred Moir Award

We will also have a new award this year-we will > see if anyone can top Fred in "The best car stories in exotic parts of the > globe' category. Hi Dwight, I would like to offer my story of the "self-removing windshield at 65 mph in the exotic locale of Corbin Corners Ct" for your consider

Re: [MBZ] Parts request for Kaleb or anyone else that has this

on that car it has 2 boxes, one is the blower control, the other is the acc relay, they are both located behind the glove box. John P. English wrote: To Rusty (or anyone else with Info): Buried deep under the dash of a 1985 126 300SD is a "mysterious" box, the purpose of which, as I understan

Re: [MBZ] Parts request for Kaleb or anyone else that has this

I would assume he means the servo? If so, dont have one. Best to get a new metal one from Rusty, or go with the conversion kit. Donald Snook wrote: My indy has a 1978 300D. The heat does not work and he said it needs a water pump heater. I don't know what that is. But, if anyone knows wha

Re: [MBZ] Licensing engineers

Well - frankly - fairly safe. Physicians are very heavily regulated - but it is the threat of lawsuit that drives quality in many cases. On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 7:23 PM, OK Don wrote: > We license doctors today - how safe do you think they are??? > > On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM, Jim Cathey

[MBZ] Aux coolant pump teardown pictures.

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Re: [MBZ] more reasons not to be in a Toada

Yes, I thought a tiered approach to both drivers license and vehicle rating would be good. Vehicles and drivers with exceptionally good avoidance characteristics would be allowed higher speeds. Particularly high speed cars only allowed for high rated drivers. i gave up on the idea long ago.

Re: [MBZ] Licensing engineers

OK Don wrote: > We license doctors today - how safe do you think they are??? Safe enough to stay as far away from them as I can. Do not listen to them, eat well, live well, then take what comes. Nobody makes it out alive. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Parts request for Kaleb or anyone else that has this

servos are from the devil. Bob R On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 9:34 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote: > I was quoting aux water pump, if he needs a servo they're big money > > > Rusty Cullens > BuyMBparts, Inc. > www.buyMBparts.biz > Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 > Fax/ 770-454-9745 > ICQ 4

Re: [MBZ] 4 wheel drive

Back to the ML's 4-matics in specific - what was wrong with the first series? Is it likely to be something that has already been repaired/replaced if they'restill on the road? -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and u

Re: [MBZ] more reasons not to be in a Toada

Exactly, and no, the climate control was not automatic. On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 11:03 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: > The 115 300D had ACC, at least in the later years. >> > > Weren't there only two years of 115 300D? 75-76? > > > -- Jim > -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). _

Re: [MBZ] more reasons not to be in a Toada

Remember the knobs on the steering wheels before power steering? Much the same effect as a spike. No effect on driving behavior. On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 7:06 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Curt Raymond wrote: > >> I think the exposure (and the feeling of exposure while riding) makes you >> a better d

Re: [MBZ] Now this is a pimp car!

You'd look SO GOOD waliking into the office On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 8:46 AM, Donald Snook wrote: > Wilton wrote: "Need a velvet suit in the same red and a white fur hat to > drive that car." > > AND a fancy cane with a big tigers head or a huge fake diamond! > > Donald H. Snook > -- OK D

Re: [MBZ] Parts request for Kaleb or anyone else that has this

Isn't it the aux water pump that gives us heat so fast on cold days? (faster than any other car I've driven). On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 11:05 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: > My indy has a 1978 300D. The heat does not work and he said it needs a >> water pump heater. I don't know what that is. >> > > If

Re: [MBZ] Licensing engineers

We license doctors today - how safe do you think they are??? On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: > Perhaps today other qualifications work for someone to be >> an engineer, and so perhaps licensing is a credential that should be >> required. >> > > Yeah, look how well driver's li

Re: [MBZ] Sudden acceleration

Lexus. On 02/17/2010 05:20 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Does Toyota even make RWD cars? -Curt Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:24:31 -0500 From: Rolf To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sudden acceleration Message-ID:<4b7c507f.9020...@winmutt.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; f

Re: [MBZ] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K.

Because I used to have them on my old VWs and I loved the way they cleaned the air. Never had a dirty intake. Also doesn't cost anything to replace the filter. Drain the old oil every 3000 miles put 1 quart of it into the cleaned out air filter pan and add new oil to the engine. At 6000 miles y

Re: [MBZ] Sudden acceleration

Just watching the news here. They had a section on the Toyota problems with a driver trying to stop the car with the brakes while still on the throttle all the way in a Toyota. His comment was " no matter how hard I push on the brakes I cannot slow the car down while the throttle is open." Also

Re: [MBZ] OT: for those who grew up in the 8-bit age

You apparently didn't play Tunnels Of Doom... Enough to make an 8 year old wait the 200 seconds it took to load from tape. -Curt Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:30:16 -0600 From: Fmiser To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: for those who grew up in the 8-bit age Message-ID: <2010021716

Re: [MBZ] what to do with old bundts

Jake lives right off my commute. Need to stop there one day... For serious use of old wheels you want this guy: http://theworkshop.ca/casting/casting.htm -Curt Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:28:29 -0500 From: Rich Thomas To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] what to do with old bundts Messag

Re: [MBZ] 4 wheel drive

I had a 1970 Toyota HiLux pickup. It had the turn signals mounted on top of the front fenders. It was a good little truck and pretty light - especially on the back end if the box was empty. I scared myself once that I recall - roaring down a gravel road and touched the brakes while descending a l

Re: [MBZ] 4 wheel drive

The 70's toyota trucks were made out of reinforced tissue paper. That link says nothing about driving over mines (or did I miss it). -Rolf On 02/17/2010 05:15 PM, Fmiser wrote: Thomas Savage wrote: Apparently the small Toyota trucks are light enough to drive over landmines without d

Re: [MBZ] ULTIMATE 123

> andrew strasfogel wrote: > WOW, that is awesomely useful advice. > > The only caveat is that the rear suspension is not so much > "bouncy" as it is "jarring" when I go over bumps. Accurate description of both of my wagons before replacing both accumulators. With new accumulators, both feel v

Re: [MBZ] OT: for those who grew up in the 8-bit age

> Curt Raymond wrote: > I just checked and I've got > around 60 applications for the thing, games, office apps (not > Y2K compliant) programming etc, even LOGO... Heh. Tombstone City is the only game I miss from those. But even that I don't miss enough to setup an emulator to run it. -- Phili

[MBZ] what to do with old bundts

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Re: [MBZ] Sudden acceleration

Does Toyota even make RWD cars? -Curt Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:24:31 -0500 From: Rolf To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sudden acceleration Message-ID: <4b7c507f.9020...@winmutt.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I think that 80% biased front brakes

Re: [MBZ] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K.

I doubt it came with one and why would you want one? But, having said that, anything can be done if one wants to bad enough. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of MG Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 2:18 PM To: M

Re: [MBZ] Sudden acceleration

I think your car only has 72 hp ;) The throttle got stuck on my 240D a couple times last fall, no big deal, let off the throttle, reach down and pull it back. Turned out the throttle dampening shock was getting sticky when it got hot, easy fix. The Toyota thing was covered awhile ago on the lis

Re: [MBZ] 4 wheel drive

> Thomas Savage wrote: > Apparently the small Toyota trucks are light enough to drive > over landmines without detonating them, if you go fast enough. > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_War Curious. Folks I know that spent time years ago in the part of the world where Toyota trucks were co

Re: [MBZ] Sudden acceleration

ys think? Jerry 1982 240D 78 horsepower __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4875 (20100217) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and use

Re: [MBZ] Licensing engineers, was Re: more reasons not to be in a Toada

There is a difference in being a PE (Professional Engineer) and an Engineer. A PE license isn't very useful in many forms of engineering, including what I do: computer engineering (you could say software engineer, too). My degree is in "Electrical and Computer Engineering", so consider it what y

Re: [MBZ] Anyone looking for a C-Class

Dwight wrote: "My local stealer here was using C class as loaners and I have driven several of them-not big enough for me and IMHO-no real Mercedes feel. Now the stealer Is using E class (210)-all beat up but still Mercedes feel. I personally wouldn?t want a C class of that era." I don't know

Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job

I thought the rule of thumb was that NA's like clean intake. plumbing, while those with blowers do not care so much. That being said, the NA OM606 plumbing has some resonance tuning flaps which appreciate being clean -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +1443791

Re: [MBZ] Anyone looking for a C-Class

Drscruggs wrote: "I had a 1994 c280 (daughter's car) was ruined in hurricaine Ike. It did not have a rust issue but, in all fairness I got it from central Texas (not up north where they use a lot of salt on the roads). It was a really good car. The issue with them is the wiring harness. I un

Re: [MBZ] more reasons not to be in a Toada

A friend was on the Stono bridge last week and almost got hit in the side by a guy in the other lane texting and drifting. At one point he almost ran up on the sidewalk on the bridge. --R Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: The other day leaving work, I was behind a woman

Re: [MBZ] Today's Portland CL weirdness

All your Benz are belong to us. --R Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/1604478596.html It's "build like the tank!" If this had an OM617 diesel I'd be all over it. What's with the wheels? G's have a unique offset, IIRC, so they are probably from a later one, right

Re: [MBZ] Anyone looking for a C-Class

I had a 1994 c280 (daughter's car) was ruined in hurricaine Ike. It did not have a rust issue but, in all fairness I got it from central Texas (not up north where they use a lot of salt on the roads). It was a really good car. The issue with them is the wiring harness. I understand they we

Re: [MBZ] Sudden acceleration

guys think? Jerry 1982 240D 78 horsepower __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4875 (20100217) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com ___ http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] Sudden acceleration

; > Whadda you guys think? > > Jerry > 1982 240D > 78 horsepower > > > __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature database 4875 (20100217) __ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.ese

Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job

On Gump, which Marshall was quick to point out belongs to another set of rules, the cleaning of the intake did make her drive a bit better. I used brake cleaner while the intake was still on. I plan to remove and replace the current intake with one I have thoroughly cleaned when the head

Re: [MBZ] Anyone looking for a C-Class

When I hear C Classes of that vintage, I think "rust". I know Mercedes were having their problems around that time, and I've noticed a number of S Classes of that same vintage, with a lot more rust than you'd expect. Ed 300E On 17 February 2010 15:40, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: > Donald, > My

Re: [MBZ] Anyone looking for a C-Class

Donald, My local stealer here was using C class as loaners and I have driven several of them-not big enough for me and IMHO-no real Mercedes feel. Now the stealer Is using E class (210)-all beat up but still Mercedes feel. I personally wouldn’t want a C class of that era. Dwight Dwight E. Giles

Re: [MBZ] Sudden acceleration

speed. > > Whadda you guys think? > > Jerry > 1982 240D > 78 horsepower > > > __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature > database 4875 (20100217) __ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > >

Re: [MBZ] Sudden acceleration

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Re: [MBZ] Anyone looking for a C-Class

Allan S. wrote: "How much is he asking?" He has it advertised for $5995, but I bet it can be had for less than that. Although, I am sure the new transmission was pricey! Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Sudden acceleration

uld merely have relieved me of the annoyance of having to keep my foot pressed down hard on the accelerator to keep the car at freeway speed. Whadda you guys think? Jerry 1982 240D 78 horsepower __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4875 (2010

Re: [MBZ] Sudden acceleration

Jerry Herrman wrote: So yesterday I heard what I believe was a public service announcement (by some automotive engineer, I think) on the radio saying that the least powerful brakes are going to easily overpower the most powerful engine.This suggests that applying your brakes firmly in an unexp

Re: [MBZ] Sudden acceleration

ely have relieved me of the annoyance of having to keep my foot pressed down hard on the accelerator to keep the car at freeway speed. Whadda you guys think? Jerry 1982 240D 78 horsepower __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4875 (20100217) ___

[MBZ] Sudden acceleration

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Re: [MBZ] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K.

Does anyone know if the 123 body 300D ever had or can be equipped with an oil bath air filter? If so where could I find one? Manfred Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:04:18 -0600 From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K. yes, it has an oil bath filter. Alex Chamber

Re: [MBZ] Anyone looking for a C-Class

How much is he asking? On Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:16 -0600, "Donald Snook" wrote: > Sorry, Correction. It's a 1998 C280 > > Donald H. Snook > McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn & Herrington, P.A. > 300 West Douglas > P.O. Box 207 > Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 > Tel. (316) 263-5851 > This confidential m

Re: [MBZ] Anyone looking for a C-Class

Sorry, Correction. It's a 1998 C280 Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn & Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or protected by the attorney work-product d

[MBZ] Anyone looking for a C-Class

My indy has a 1995 C280. The transmission went out, he has replaced it. The car has 151,000 miles. It looks like its in really nice shape. Dark Blue inside and out. I would be interested, but I just feel cramped in it. Not enough shoulder room. Donald H. Snook ___

Re: [MBZ] more reasons not to be in a Toada

I realized after I posted that I had left out the part about increasingly difficult tests/qualifications required for higher tiers, as well as increasing cost. Just need to drive back and forth to work? Tier 1 (daylight) or tier 2 (day and night) will be fine, low cost, high-school driver's ed

Re: [MBZ] more reasons not to be in a Toada

Last time I did that, dispatcher put me on hold while I followed, we crossed into different police jurisdiction, had to hang up and dial 911 to get new dispatcher, on hold again, at that point I'm nearly as much of a hazard as the drunk driver, I hung up. Where I live (Charleston) one can cross th

Re: [MBZ] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K.

I have learned how (at least I hope so) to do my old 300D. I put it up on ramps so that I can get under far enough to see that I have the canister lined up properly. It is easy enough to get the bolt off center and then it will sort of tighten into the groove rather than the threaded part it is i

Re: [MBZ] 2010 NE MB Chowdah Fest -Save the Date

Fred-we are entertained -that's the point- and I want to encourage more story telling. Your stories are from places I didn't know existed or have changed their names several times and about models of cars that I have only ever read about. In fact we should call the award the Fred Moir award. Dwig

Re: [MBZ] more reasons not to be in a Toada

I like the tier to HP connection. I also like it for weight. Under 150hp and 2 tons - tier 1 150-200hp or 2 - 3 tons - tier 2 200-250hp or 3-4 tons - tier 3 250+hp - tier 4 I think for the most part it would just be men getting anything above tier 3... I also think this would keep people out of

Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job

You wrote < NO difference in performance.>> To preserve my sanity I'm going to think I've restored 15hp by cleaning this mess! Later - now, to rest - then look for the bolt. LarryT OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -

Re: [MBZ] Today's Portland CL weirdness

The thread started out about 560SELs, but Mitch and I were talking about my 500SEL Euro. On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 9:55 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote: > What car is this? > > Rusty Cullens > BuyMBparts, Inc. > www.buyMBparts.biz > Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 > Fax/ 770-454-9745 > ICQ 427542441 > AIM BuyMBparts >

Re: [MBZ] 2010 NE MB Chowdah Fest -Save the Date

Dwight. Gee, Dwight. I thought you might be entertained. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 2/17/2010 11:54 AM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: We will also have a new award this year-we will see if anyone can top Fred in "The best car stories in exotic parts of the globe' category. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr.

Re: [MBZ] more reasons not to be in a Toada

Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: The other day leaving work, I was behind a woman texting while driving, and she could not stay in her lane. At first I thought she was drunk, but after observing her from behind I figured out the problem and waited to pass once she put her

Re: [MBZ] ULTIMATE 123

I've heard people describe it both ways, but the cause is the same: lack of nitrogen in the accumulators. The valves in the hydraulic struts and the accumulators provide the same function as shock absorbers (but the valves in the struts do not wear out, so prime suspect is the accumulators). The

Re: [MBZ] more reasons not to be in a Toada

I think a tiered driver's license scheme could work, and create incentive for folks to improve their driving skills. The higher tiers would allow one to exceed posted speed limits by 10 or 20 mph under the right conditions (light traffic, good weather, vehicle in safe operating condition). Lower

Re: [MBZ] Licensing engineers, was Re: more reasons not to be in a Toada

Degrees were from The Cooper Union and NYU, 1960s. He worked in NY and NJ. Probably licensure would not have been required as he provided engineering services internally for large outfits. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]

Re: [MBZ] more reasons not to be in a Toada

'Came upon a woman driver from behind coupla years ago; she was driving very erratically - speed up and down, weaving side to side, etc. 'First thought she was drunk. 'Finally timed my passing her as she started to the right on her "weave" cycle. My front passenger looked down into her car as

Re: [MBZ] Now this is a pimp car!

lmao...When this thread first started, and a velvet suit was mentioned as required dress to drive an old Lincoln, Kramer, and the episode you mention was the first thing that came to mind. lol Ed 300E On 17 February 2010 11:55, andrew strasfogel wrote: > I was watching the great Seinfeld epison

Re: [MBZ] Today's Portland CL weirdness

What car is this? Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: "Alex Chamberlain" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 12:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Today's P

Re: [MBZ] Today's Portland CL weirdness

Stop teasing me!! lol I will have a 560 one day! ;-) Ed 300E On 17 February 2010 11:38, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > > > http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/1604474366.html > 560SEL, probably a decent deal. It does have all new ignition, > including a new cap and "rota." Nice seat covers, NO

Re: [MBZ] Today's Portland CL weirdness

On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 9:39 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote: > It only needs 2. > Nope, five accumulators, just like a 450SEL 6.9. One for each corner, and one that's the "master"---smoothes out changes in pressure in the others and in the hydraulic rams, and feeds the system pressure gauge, near as I

Re: [MBZ] Today's Portland CL weirdness

On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 9:37 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Alex Chamberlain wrote: >> >> I couldn't believe he'd been driving the thing with no pressure at all >> in the accumulators.  When I went to look at it, it came up to normal >> ride height in a few minutes after sitting overnight in "kneeling >

Re: [MBZ] more reasons not to be in a Toada

The other day leaving work, I was behind a woman texting while driving, and she could not stay in her lane. At first I thought she was drunk, but after observing her from behind I figured out the problem and waited to pass once she put her phone down and was looking at the road again. -Max -

Re: [MBZ] Today's Portland CL weirdness

Alex Chamberlain wrote: I couldn't believe he'd been driving the thing with no pressure at all in the accumulators. When I went to look at it, it came up to normal ride height in a few minutes after sitting overnight in "kneeling camel" position, so I figured the rams and pump were OK. If I b

Re: [MBZ] Today's Portland CL weirdness

It only needs 2. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 12:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Today's Portla

Re: [MBZ] 4 wheel drive

I almost volunteered to join an 'adventure' in north Africa because the chosen vehicles were diesel Land Rover's. I don't remember the reason for the adventure now, something along the lines of 'because we can', but in the end I decided against it. I still think that was a wise decision. I'm lu

Re: [MBZ] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K.

On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 9:29 AM, R A Bennell wrote: > But you will get dirtier trying to change the oil filter than you will > changing > the oil bath air cleaner unless you > are awfully ham fisted. > Aha, that's what I was thinking of. I knew there was some kind of oil-to-mechanic delivery s

Re: [MBZ] Today's Portland CL weirdness

On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 8:58 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: >> http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/1604474366.html >> 560SEL, probably a decent deal.  It does have all new ignition, >> including a new cap and "rota."  Nice seat covers, NOT. > > Also has 'all four shocks' replaced.  Oh yeah? > That could

Re: [MBZ] Gumptastic W115 for Kevin K.

But you will get dirtier trying to change the oil filter than you will changing the oil bath air cleaner unless you are awfully ham fisted. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Tuesday, Feb

Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job

I second that recommendation. I've tried cleaning it myself, it quickly turned into a really messy nasty job. If you want it clean, pay a professional. Marshall always used to say that cleaning them would make NO difference in performance. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun..

Re: [MBZ] Parts request for Kaleb or anyone else that has this

My indy has a 1978 300D. The heat does not work and he said it needs a water pump heater. I don't know what that is. If it's the auxiliary water pump, you don't really need it. Unless you spend a lot of time at idle in the cold climates. Bypass it, or at least just unplug it. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] more reasons not to be in a Toada

I thought that was ACCI? The "A" stands for automatic. Was it automatic? -- 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

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