Re: [MBZ] Virus attack on the Information minister

2010-09-06 Thread Scott Ritchey
For what it's worth, I got something similar which I cured by booting in safe mode and then running the System Restore. I know it's too late for you this time but may help others. Scott -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On

[MBZ] Back to the ring and once again Roger is stuck in reverse

2010-09-06 Thread Hendrik Fay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxwRgSZiKTk Hendrik who is still picking on Roger but that's alright he can handle it ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1977 Mercedes Benz 240 D Elegant Slug - $2800 (Wardsboro, VT)

2010-09-06 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Well said-I will remember that. All humor aside, I liked both of my 240D's-my fist one was the first MB that I personally owned so it was like a first love-so to speak.(Now that I think of it, I had an girlfriend like that too.) Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. (Out

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL trirsty

2010-09-06 Thread John Reames
I had a bad head gasket on an 84 SD which only leaked out of the side of the engine; the only traces were a couple of faint vertical whitish yellow stripes on the block just above the oil pan (not the sump pan). I think the stripes were deposits left behind when all the water evaporated from

Re: [MBZ] Virus attack on the Information Minister

2010-09-06 Thread Brian Smyla
I myself have seen this malware, along with a stealthy exploit that will randomly redirect google search result clicks. As previously mentioned, System Restore may resolve the issues. Some of the malware will corrupt your restore points (as happened with MY system), leaving you unable to use

Re: [MBZ] Virus attack on the Information Minister

2010-09-06 Thread Brian Smyla
I omitted the link to the TDSSKiller software: http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?qid=208280684 -- Brian Smyla Contract Wind Turbine Technician ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Virus attack on the Information minister

2010-09-06 Thread Allan Streib
Anyway, it is my intent to audition yet another antivirus program. My first program was compromised--Zone Alarm, and now my second one--Shield Deluxe Pro--went down as well. Zone Alarm is not strictly an antivirus program. It does not look for virus signatures in files you download, etc.

Re: [MBZ] was ArchLinux, now news services

2010-09-06 Thread Mitch Haley
Walt Zarnoch wrote: I'll take Brit leftism over must not say anything the current administration deems improper any day. From what little TV news I've seen, it appears that the All Barack Channel and the National Barack Channel have had their lips firmly attached to His Royal Backside since

Re: [MBZ] Back to the ring and once again Roger is stuck in reverse

2010-09-06 Thread Mitch Haley
Hendrik Fay wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxwRgSZiKTk Another point of view: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRI5Zdtqe8U ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

2010-09-06 Thread WILTON
Just started the SDL; loud metallic scream/squeal coming from lower right corner of engine; alternator or water pump? What next? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

2010-09-06 Thread Peter Frederick
Slipping belt or something grinding. I'd lay money on a dead water pump 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

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

2010-09-06 Thread Mitch Haley
WILTON wrote: Just started the SDL; loud metallic scream/squeal coming from lower right corner of engine; alternator or water pump? What next? Dead water pump would explain more than one recent issue, would it not? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

2010-09-06 Thread WILTON
Me, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 1:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help Slipping belt or something grinding. I'd lay money on a dead

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

2010-09-06 Thread WILTON
'Been leaning that way for several days, but how could a water pump lose so much water without any outward clue? Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 1:35 PM Subject: Re:

[MBZ] Today' Crack Smoker

2010-09-06 Thread Russ Williams
Becker Europa Radio http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260660626655v iewitem=sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Today' Crack Smoker

2010-09-06 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 11:55 AM, Russ Williams rawil...@eatel.net wrote: Becker Europa Radio http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260660626655viewitem=sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123 I'd really like to believe that the guy entered a zero too many while posting his

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

2010-09-06 Thread Peter Frederick
Because it only leaks at fairly high rpm. At idle or stopped, no leak. All the coolant dribbled out while you were driving, leaving spots on the highway, but not the drive. I've had several water pumps do this over the years, it's hard to see what's going on if they don't leak out the

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

2010-09-06 Thread WILTON
I even stuffed a paper towel under it coupla days ago hoping to find wet towel after a good drive; still no wetness. Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 3:31 PM

Re: [MBZ] Today' Crack Smoker

2010-09-06 Thread E M
Maybe it's one of those, buy the radio, and get the car thrown in for free deals. Ed 300E On 6 September 2010 14:55, Russ Williams rawil...@eatel.net wrote: Becker Europa Radio http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260660626655v

[MBZ] Indy Mechanic in Austin, TX??

2010-09-06 Thread Greg Fiorentino
Hi: Do any of you know of a reliable Benz shop in Austin TX? One of my sons is moving there with my '80 240D that I am gifting him. TIA Greg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Europa

2010-09-06 Thread RELNGSON
I sold a working Europa that was OE in a '68 911 to a friend in the restoration business in PA a while back for a hundred bucks. Original papers etc. Just the ticket for a resto. Those old Beckers are nothing special. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

2010-09-06 Thread Kevin Kraly
Kaleb will buy it for $500, I'm sure. Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ 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] 91 350SDL screaming for help

2010-09-06 Thread WILTON
Yeah, I already had that thought. Wilton - Original Message - From: Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 6:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help Kaleb will buy it for $500, I'm sure. Kevin

[MBZ] 91 350SDL water pump

2010-09-06 Thread WILTON
Any tips on RR of water pump. 'Don't see, yet, how I can easily and safely hold the fan coupling it from turning. The written directions mention a counter holder, which I don't have. It's probably something that slips over the fins securely enough to hold it from turning without

Re: [MBZ] Indy Mechanic in Austin, TX??

2010-09-06 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 6 Sep 2010 13:24:35 -0700 Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net wrote: Hi: Do any of you know of a reliable Benz shop in Austin TX? One of my sons is moving there with my '80 240D that I am gifting him. YES!!! Ben's Workshop 410 Pressler St Austin, TX 78703 (512) 472-6517 Just

[MBZ] 05 320CDI

2010-09-06 Thread WILTON
Uh-oh! I've taken a peek! There's a white/grey '05 320CDI (100 kmi) nearby; 'asking $20k. I'm thinking max. 16-17k. What do y'all think? If I look, what should I look for on this? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL water pump

2010-09-06 Thread Peter Frederick
On my 300D, there is a pair of raised ridges on the bearing housing. Bend a stiff wire that fits into the holes in the fan housing and use those two ridges to hold the wire while unscrewing the 8mm bolt from the hub. Should be fairly easy with a short piece of pipe over the 8mm Allen

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL water pump

2010-09-06 Thread WILTON
Thanks, I'll look for something like that. MB price for a simple tool is 'zackly why I'm looking for the very economical (cheap), homemade tool. Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday,

[MBZ] Indy in Kalamazoo, Mi

2010-09-06 Thread Mike Esh
Looking for a a reliable, friendly, reasonable mercedes diesel mechanic to help with my son-in-laws' 1985 300D project. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Not much luck at the dealership so far. Tried to schedule an alignment for the front end and they put us down for one month

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

2010-09-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Is this the car that was loosing coolant? I would guess water pump. Pull the belt and see how everything rolls. On 9/6/2010 12:22 PM, WILTON wrote: Just started the SDL; loud metallic scream/squeal coming from lower right corner of engine; alternator or water pump? What next? Wilton

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

2010-09-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yep On 9/6/2010 5:03 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote: Kaleb will buy it for $500, I'm sure. Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ 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

[MBZ] Making progress on the 603 bent rod car

2010-09-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I got the bottom end buttoned back up. Got the head installed today and torqued down. Next put the cam shaft back on and the misc bits here and there then that engine will be ready to drop back in. Planning on degreasing the engine bay and the engine as they are both a horrible mess.

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL water pump

2010-09-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Go to harbor freight, they have the tool for less than $10. On 9/6/2010 5:14 PM, WILTON wrote: Any tips on RR of water pump. 'Don't see, yet, how I can easily and safely hold the fan coupling it from turning. The written directions mention a counter holder, which I don't have. It's

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL water pump

2010-09-06 Thread WILTON
'Just took another look; 'don't see the ridges or holes yet, but the fan shroud, etc, is still on; 'haven't gotten to the point I can see it well yet - just reviewing the situation. BTW, why couldn't I secure the fan and coupling as a unit by tying a rope or cord at the BASE of 2 or 3 blades

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help

2010-09-06 Thread WILTON
'Gonna try that tomorrow. Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 6:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL screaming for help Is this the car that was loosing coolant? I

[MBZ] 140 ball joints

2010-09-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Am I seeing things or do the ball joints on the 140 just need to be unbolted to be replaced? Looks like its just got a big stem that slides into a hole held on with a big bolt. If this is true, why the heck didnt they make all the cars this way?? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95

Re: [MBZ] Making progress on the 603 bent rod car

2010-09-06 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:57:08 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Maybe in 10 years it will be back in the car!! NOT. I hope to at least have the thing either ready to drop in, or dropped in ready to bolt up by the end of next weekend. We all wish you success. Craig

Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI

2010-09-06 Thread John Freer
Have an 05 with 52K miles. 35 mpg road, 25 town and 0-60 in 6.7 seconds...best diesel MB ever made! 05 is the last year of the straight 6 and doesn't have a chemical plant under it. Only trouble I have had was the glow plugs had an upgrade, aux battery went out and a bolt vibrated loose and

Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI

2010-09-06 Thread WILTON
Aux battery? Wilton - Original Message - From: John Freer mbfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 7:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI Have an 05 with 52K miles. 35 mpg road, 25 town and 0-60 in 6.7 seconds...best

Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI

2010-09-06 Thread John Freer
Has 2 batteriesone to start and operate the engine, another one to handle auxiliary functions also known as convenience items, in MB talk. At least, that's what the Error Message said! John On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 4:44 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Aux battery? Wilton -

[MBZ] W123 stuck fuel sending unit

2010-09-06 Thread andrew strasfogel
The fuel gauge in my 1985 300TD read full for 2 weeks while the miles piled on. For this period, the gauge returned to zero with the engine off and then steadfastly remained pinned at F with nary a flicker as the miles accumulated and the days marched by. Finally, at 353 miles I broke down and

Re: [MBZ] ArchLinux

2010-09-06 Thread Mountain Man
Craig wrote: They even have it for Linux, though you have to look carefully at the page to see the link. hmmm - all I saw was XP installer I'll need to take another look-see. If you come up with the link - put it up here - thanks. mao ___

Re: [MBZ] W123 stuck fuel sending unit

2010-09-06 Thread LWB250
This is an easy one - If you pull the carpet up from the cargo area, you will see a large (3-4) plastic plug or cap. Pry this up and you'll be looking at the top of the sending unit. Get a big crescent or channel lock pliers, and after you unplug the wiring harness, unscrew the sending

Re: [MBZ] Odometer issues, the new 300D50, to roll forward or not roll forward?

2010-09-06 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Well, it's settled. The title for the TX truck shows 112K miles, and mileage exceeds mechanical limits. So I'll just leave it as is, and call it a day. Walt, who's going to be elbows deep in a Mitsubishi tomorrow. On Aug 28, 2010 4:42 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: In Indiaian,

Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI

2010-09-06 Thread Mitch Haley
Here's the cheapest I've seen: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=ucar_id=28571827 ___ 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] 05 320CDI

2010-09-06 Thread Mitch Haley
Mitch Haley wrote: Here's the cheapest I've seen: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=ucar_id=28571827 Oopos, truncated that link too much: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=ucar_id=285718276 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] W123 stuck fuel sending unit

2010-09-06 Thread andrew strasfogel
Brilliant and abundantly clear! Just one followup Q: *You can take it from here, but I like to plug things before putting it back in the tank to check the low fuel light and the gauge. Gently tip it up and down to see if the gauge changes position. If so, you're done.* Does this mean I should

Re: [MBZ] W123 stuck fuel sending unit

2010-09-06 Thread OK Don
3. - Your roads are too smooth to provide the vibration needed to get the float to follow the fuel level. You need to drive in Oklahoma once in a while :-) I try to keep track of the miles, and don't trust the gauges on these older cars. On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 7:04 PM, andrew strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] Making progress on the 603 bent rod car

2010-09-06 Thread Peter Frederick
Watch that you don't lose the index pin on the camshaft -- my brother managed to dislodge it, the cam broke, bent a valve and wrecked a brand new valve guide. Not sure how he did it since I wasn't there, but watch out -- it may pull out if you pull the sprocket, for instance. My brother's

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL water pump

2010-09-06 Thread Peter Frederick
Because the bolt is in the hub and the fan is connected with the viscous clutch. T'will spin mightily! 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

Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI

2010-09-06 Thread WILTON
No longer listed. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 9:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI Here's the cheapest I've seen:

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL water pump

2010-09-06 Thread WILTON
Of course! ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 9:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL water pump Because the bolt is in the hub and the fan is connected with

Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI

2010-09-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I wonder what is wrong with it. On 9/6/2010 8:05 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Mitch Haley wrote: Here's the cheapest I've seen: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=ucar_id=28571827 Oopos, truncated that link too much: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=ucar_id=285718276

Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI

2010-09-06 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:44:41 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I wonder what is wrong with it. The listing says, AC works great blows ice cold air ... No wonder. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] ArchLinux

2010-09-06 Thread Craig
On Mon, 6 Sep 2010 19:14:59 -0500 Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Craig wrote: They even have it for Linux, though you have to look carefully at the page to see the link. hmmm - all I saw was XP installer I'll need to take another look-see. If you come up with the link - put

Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI

2010-09-06 Thread Craig
On Mon, 6 Sep 2010 21:46:16 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: No longer listed. Try the second link Mitch posted. He commented it truncated the first too much. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] M1 atf $17 for 3 quarts

2010-09-06 Thread Mitch Haley
Buy 3 quarts of M1 ATF for $26.97 at http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/ and enter coupon code BIG10 for $10 off, and select pickup at your local store. You could also get $25 off on 7 quarts with BIG25. I get an error every time I try to use coupon LC123, but it is a valid coupon. Any order

Re: [MBZ] M1 atf $17 for 3 quarts

2010-09-06 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Nice, time to stock up on gear lube for when I redo my tranny and diffs! Walt On Sep 6, 2010 11:57 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Buy 3 quarts of M1 ATF for $26.97 at http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/ and enter coupon code BIG10 for $10 off, and select pickup at your local store. You

Re: [MBZ] M1 atf $17 for 3 quarts

2010-09-06 Thread Craig
On Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:57:35 -0400 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Buy 3 quarts of M1 ATF for $26.97 at http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/ and enter coupon code BIG10 for $10 off, and select pickup at your local store. You could also get $25 off on 7 quarts with BIG25. Nice discount. We

[MBZ] Parking made easy

2010-09-06 Thread RELNGSON
http://www.woehr.de/en/projekte/budapest_m730/index.htm RLE ___ 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] 05 320CDI

2010-09-06 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I wonder what is wrong with it. 140,000 miles might have something to do with it. ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Parking made easy

2010-09-06 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Till the software goes belly up. Walt, who doesn't care for robopark... On Sep 7, 2010 12:18 AM, relng...@aol.com wrote: http://www.woehr.de/en/projekte/budapest_m730/index.htm RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL water pump

2010-09-06 Thread Jim Cathey
Don't see, yet, how I can easily and safely hold the fan Don't tell anybody, but I padded the jaws of some vise-grips and clamped to the pulley/belt. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives