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Just thinking out loud as I don't really know W126s, but the carpets aren't
wet after a drive, are they? They would dry pretty quick in this warm
weather, but then again, if any was leaking into the driver compartment,
you'd probably smell the amount y
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I have a few cans too since my cars are no longer on R12. If interested,
email me privately.
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From: "WILTON"
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Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 2:10 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] R12
Understand R12; not substitute; I'll take 'em.
Wilton
Replace the radiator cap. These engines "burp" badly with no
pressurization, and if you have a bad cap, it's gonna belch coolant
when shut off hot, only for a few minutes. the overflow tank will
get too full because there is no suction back into the reservoir due
to the bad cap, and you l
My roommate from MIT was from there and went back and is a prof at the
university. He was a strange guy, wore sandals year-round (which in
Cambridge is quite a feat) and shorts until it got down below 0F, and
spent about $30 a month on food, but ate quite well. I should try to
get in touch wi
Rolf wrote:
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Amd I thought people watched NASCAR for the crashes.
Mitch.
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The missus is from Christchurch but it is not uncommon over there for
the earth to wobble but it was a biggy but no one got killed, they are
looting the booze shops and digging long drops in the back garden.
Sounds like ChiChi on a normal day.
Hendrik
who has been to the east islands a few yea
Any chance you fixed the leak and now you're just topping it off as the air
burps out?
Alternately, there are freeze plugs in the block on that side, aren't there?
Mitch.
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Would have been better with engine and crowd noise instead of that song.
Hendrik
who still misses his 201 with 5 speed because of the way it went around
corners
Rich Thomas wrote:
I just wasted a minute, will save the rest for later on the TV and
sound system. Awesome.
--R
On 9/3/10 8:46
Depends if it is disposable or washable/cloth, we did the washables in
the main with baby number 1, baby number 2 we started with washables but
then got slack and gradually went entirely to disposables and yes
alcohol helped alleviate the guilt.
Anyway congrats Don, guess you'll be needing a S12
Ahh right, you watched it twice, while the boss was paying your wages,
just remember to pretend to type and have a serious expression on the
face while watching youboob.
Hendrik
who is at home because it is too wet to work
Rolf wrote:
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1. Had similar problem. Everything checked out. Put new radiator cap on. End
of problem.
2. Same problem on another car. Everything checked out. Opened hood after
long run and pushed on fan blade. Stream of water shot out of water pump.
Gerry
From:
SO who all has asked you about the earthquake?
Bob R
On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 7:45 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote:
> Whatcha doing looking at pictures of near naked men?
> Finland, the land of big turbos and hot rooms.
>
> Hendrik
> who is trying to install openSuse on the lapdog
>
> Mitch Haley wrote:
Whatcha doing looking at pictures of near naked men?
Finland, the land of big turbos and hot rooms.
Hendrik
who is trying to install openSuse on the lapdog
Mitch Haley wrote:
E M wrote:
To be honest, I've never known of anyone able to still speak in 100
degree C
heat. hee hee. ;-) The days w
the simple things such as the reservoir cap checks out!
If the radiator cap won't hold pressure it'll escape
out the overflow tube to the ground. But only when hot.
-- Jim
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Hi All,
My email got an infection some how. If you got an email from me with no
subject, DO NOT open it.
I have a question for the computer savy among you.
I run Linux, Ubuntu specifically. I also use an iPhone. I do not use an email
client, I use Hotmail, web based through my web browser. A
Yes, I think so. the dreaded # 1 cyl seep is my greatest fear.
Wilton
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From: "Tony Wirtel"
To:
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 9:36 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 350sdl Thirsty
If I recall some words from Marshall Booth isn't seepage from the head
gasket at #1 cylind
I've looked; 'haven't noticed any white smoke yet.
'Been looking, 'haven't found anything strange such as oil traces in the
tank. By cold pressure, you mean a "whoosh" (release of pressure) when
removing the cap on cold system? 'Don't think so; 'try it again in the
morning.
'Haven't notice
If I recall some words from Marshall Booth isn't seepage from the head
gasket at #1 cylinder a possible cause? Left unattended for too long this
was thought to contribute to rod bending. Of course check and make sure
the simple things such as the reservoir cap checks out!
Tony Wirtel
610.551.59
Oh, yeah, I forgot the tranny cooler.
Wilton
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From: "Mitch Haley"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 8:43 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL trirsty
Exhaust, carpet, and tranny (via a cracked oil to water transmission
cooler)
would
Yes, my thought, too. Haven't seen nor smelled anything inside.
Wilton
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From: "E M"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 8:14 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL trirsty
Just thinking out loud as I don't really know W126s, but the carpets
Watch for white smoke on startup -- when cold, the water in the
coolant will make copious white smoke until the engine warms up.
Check for cold pressure in the coolant tank, also traces of oil
And check for coolant in the AC drains -- it's not impossible for the
heater core or header to leak
Exhaust, carpet, and tranny (via a cracked oil to water transmission cooler)
would be my guesses.
Mitch.
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Just thinking out loud as I don't really know W126s, but the carpets aren't
wet after a drive, are they? They would dry pretty quick in this warm
weather, but then again, if any was leaking into the driver compartment,
you'd probably smell the amount you're talking about.
Ed
300E
On 3 September
That's s'posed to be "tHirsty."
Wilton
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From: "WILTON"
To: "mercedes list"
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 8:08 PM
Subject: [MBZ] 91 350SDL trirsty
For several days (week and a half), I've had to put some (quart to half
gallon) water in the 350SDL's radiator t
For several days (week and a half), I've had to put some (quart to half gallon)
water in the 350SDL's radiator tank after driving 6 or 8 miles. 'Can't find
any drips; no wetness on outside of radiator or engine; no wetness on
underside; oil looks OK/normal. Car runs great; plenty power; no
sp
That made my day!
Walt, who is laughing himself into a coughing fit right now (darn
cold/whatever...)
On Sep 3, 2010 7:54 PM, "Jim Cathey" wrote:
If you need a breast pump we have the medela swing for sale...
>
I made ours out of a Chevy windshield wiper motor
and some scrap wood. Jacked the
Dan,
Did you or the previous owner change the ignition cylinder out yet? I put up a
post on this when you bought the car, perhaps you didn't see it. The lock
cylinder is a trouble spot on these cars.
Rick
> Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:40:44 -0700
> From: lwb...@yahoo.com
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.
If you need a breast pump we have the medela swing for sale...
I made ours out of a Chevy windshield wiper motor
and some scrap wood. Jacked the manual pump into
it and let 'er go!
-- Jim
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How's about some camlocks? You can get them in just about any size, and even
color coded.
Dan
--- On Fri, 9/3/10, Walt Zarnoch wrote:
> From: Walt Zarnoch
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT electrical connection for outboard motor
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Date: Friday, September 3, 2010, 2:5
I'm quite a bit east of that, right on the shore of Lake Ontario. The lake
is a good source of precipitation for some of the storms we get, but I
haven't seen it rain that hard for awhile now. Guess I don't have to worry
about watering the grass tonight. ;-)
Glad Earl missed you and kept lots of
I just searched and purchased 10' of wiring for an upgraded RV power
converter. the cheapest I found was here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001550DVU/ref=oss_product
Although others complained about corroded wire, mine arrived tinned on the
end with no connector. It is 4 ga. wire, so plent
Thanks Walt, I'll take a look.
-Max
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Walt Zarnoch
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 2:55 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT electrical connection for outboard motor
Good idea - thanks Randy. Yes - the battery cable goes through a water
tight hull penetration and then another 5 feet or so to the battery, so
pulling the whole cable to remove the motor is not an option. I might
have to put a disconnect under the motor cover - that might be smarter,
would be out
Anderson power-pole connectors spring to mind.
They might have a locking version that would be better suited as well.
Walt
On Sep 3, 2010 2:52 PM, "R A Bennell" wrote:
Boat motors will normally just have a heavy cable coming out of the housing
and going to the battery with a normal
battery post
Boat motors will normally just have a heavy cable coming out of the housing and
going to the battery with a normal
battery post clamp on the end. Usually with a big wing nut to permit removal of
the cable.
I don't think that is going to fit your purpose if you wish to be able to
remove the moto
My take is thus.
They bloat the engine with emissions crap, that reduces fuel economy, so you
make more (total) emissions then if you didn't have the emissions crap. Mind
you some of the nitrides and sulpher compounds are reduced and/or
eliminated, which can be argued to be a good thing by most, bu
My "new" 2004 Focus wagon has been gradually approaching 25 mpg in 100% city
driving. Last tank was 24.8 MPG. I'm really interested to see what will
happen after I get the ATF replaced with Mobil 1 ATF.
I'm betting I can get over 30 MPG on a full highway tank...
It's nothing special but it's
On the way to Craig.
Wilton
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From: "Tim C"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 10:43 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 81 300D filters FS
On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 3:38 PM, WILTON wrote:
I have 2 air filters and 2 oil filter cartridges left over f
Nope. 'Went past plenty of miles offshore. 'Thought you are in Winnipeg;
yours musta been the cold front due here soon.
Wilton
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From: "R A Bennell"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 12:51 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Earl
You must be ri
Understand R12; not substitute; I'll take 'em.
Wilton
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From: "Rolf"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 10:49 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] R12
Selling. I have 3? cans I think.
On 09/03/2010 09:08 AM, WILTON wrote:
Is that an offer? How
I'm getting our sailboat ship-shape after four years of outdoor storage,
and the battery cable that runs from the battery (inside the hull) to
the outboard motor needs to be replaced.
The boat came with a real "There I fixed it!" solution, which is a heavy
cable from the battery mated to a extensi
Not really followed Earl as we are pretty far inland, but the rain is coming
down in buckets here today!!
Ed
300E
On 3 September 2010 12:51, R A Bennell wrote:
> You must be right in the eye Wilton. I am the better part of 2K miles away
> and it was really really windy here last
> night. Also g
You must be right in the eye Wilton. I am the better part of 2K miles away and
it was really really windy here last
night. Also got lots of rain this week.
Randy
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of WILTON
Sent: Friday,
On Fri, 3 Sep 2010 10:43:02 -0400 Tim C wrote:
> On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 3:38 PM, WILTON wrote:
> > I have 2 air filters and 2 oil filter cartridges left over from my 81
> > 300D days - 'forgot to pass 'em along to buyer of the car. 'Ordered
> > from Rusty; still in boxes, of course. Somebody
On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 8:10 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
> Which reminds me, I saw a Sprinter not long ago with a utility/pickup body
> like the phone company trucks have.
Yup, you can buy them as just a cab and chassis. Weld up your own bed
with some 2x6s for the floor and you're all set, Loren!
A
We're in "tropical storm warning" or as the automated road signs put it
"HURRICANE ALERT!" at work but at my house 60 miles west we're only projected
to get 1/4 to 1/2 inch of rain...
Boy they're making a big deal out of what seems like nothing...
-Curt
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:05:47 -0400
Fro
Which reminds me, I saw a Sprinter not long ago with a utility/pickup body like
the phone company trucks have. Looked good...
-Curt
Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 19:26:56 -0500
From: Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com>
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 119mpg claim, no its not a CL ad
Messag
My Ranger regularly turns in a staggeringly bad 19mpg. Record high was 22mpg I
think. My Dakota would do almost exactly the same with a 5.2l v8. It was lower
to the ground though and surprisingly geared WORSE (towing package)...
Mahindra save me!
-Curt
Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 18:54:52 -0700
From
**CRINGING**
--R
On 9/3/10 11:04 AM, Rolf wrote:
Ah the old pump and dump.
If you need a breast pump we have the medela swing for sale on
craigslist. It's just the pump itself which doesnt have anything to do
with the milk (so no contanimation or anything).
This reminds me I need to see t
Ah the old pump and dump.
If you need a breast pump we have the medela swing for sale on
craigslist. It's just the pump itself which doesnt have anything to do
with the milk (so no contanimation or anything).
This reminds me I need to see the doctor about making sure I don't have
any more.
I just talked to my SIL, they are on Nantucket, right in the bullseye.
Was clear and sunny there now. They have food cooked and plenty of
Important Provisions, and a plan to escape to the high school shelter if
things get too exciting. I am worried about storm surge, the house has
been getti
Guinness to make the milk properly fortified -- the baby will sleep well
and so will mama. I doubt if this applies to the snookster though
--R
On 9/3/10 9:02 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
How will you learn to change a diaper Donald? When my wife was
expecting,
I just wasted a minute, will save the rest for later on the TV and sound
system. Awesome.
--R
On 9/3/10 8:46 AM, Rolf wrote:
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Selling. I have 3? cans I think.
On 09/03/2010 09:08 AM, WILTON wrote:
Is that an offer? How many?
Wilton
- Original Message - From: "Rolf"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 8:51 AM
Subject: [MBZ] R12
Just in time for winter. $20/can.
-Rolf
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On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 3:38 PM, WILTON wrote:
> I have 2 air filters and 2 oil filter cartridges left over from my 81 300D
> days - 'forgot to pass 'em along to buyer of the car. 'Ordered from Rusty;
> still in boxes, of course. Somebody send me a check for $30 and I'll send,
> 'em to you
>
Is that an offer? How many?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Rolf"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 8:51 AM
Subject: [MBZ] R12
Just in time for winter. $20/can.
-Rolf
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Overcast began 'bout mid-day yesterday; 10 to 15 mph breeze sometime last
night; NO rain; absolutely calm and overcast now; goodbye, Earl.
Wilton
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How will you learn to change a diaper Donald? When my wife was
expecting, we took some pre-birth education classes at the hospital, and
the nurse who taught the class (also was our delivering nurse which was
very cool) covered not only all the pregnancy and delivery stuff but
also what I'll call '
Just you wait for the diapers. Steaming rancid butter (partially
processed milk), 97.9*F. YMMV with formula.
-Rolf
On 09/03/2010 08:42 AM, Donald Snook wrote:
Rolf wrote: "True that. The most selfless thing you can do is have a baby.
Rarely
will you EVER think of yourself first. BTW in 6month
Still cheaper than a black-market baby, which is over $75k now I'll bet.
We started an education IRA for our daughter, which back then was
limited to $2k per year contributions but extremely flexible about
spending limitations. I intended to use some to pay for private high
school if needed, but
Just in time for winter. $20/can.
-Rolf
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Rolf wrote: "True that. The most selfless thing you can do is have a baby.
Rarely
will you EVER think of yourself first. BTW in 6months let me know if you can
ever stand the smell of butter
popcorn ever again. I know I can't. PS do yourself a favor and throw some water
on your face before you go
Ok Don wrote: "Wonderful news! Re: the photo, your wife tipped the balance
positively.
You will be embarking on the most rewarding journey of your life, one without
end."
Yes, I'm sure of that. My wife is very good looking. I had to perform some
serious silver tongued salesmanship to get her
Max wrote: "That's awesome news Donald, Congratulations! Get as much sleep as
you can now - the sleep deprivation exercise will last a few months (if your
lucky) or up to two years. We'll be eager to hear more."
Thanks, Max!
And thanks to all the list members who expressed congratulations! W
I've experienced 153 deg F, wearing 70 lbs of body armor and a side arm,
during a training exercise. That was hot. I learned on that day that
after the temperature exceeds about 125, the number becomes meaningless,
and no matter how much hotter it got it still felt like about 125.
Don't forget to
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