Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Headlamp wipers were removed; PO had installed Euro headlights, mixed set of Bosch and Hella, and used wipers that didn't really fit right but he kludged them in. I struggled with keeping them properly aligned, and when I installed two new headlights from Rusty, found the issue when I tried to

Re: [MBZ] Swapping a 5spd into my 87 300D

2010-11-09 Thread Walt Zarnoch
On his forum he said he was sore all over and needed to do some drive-shaft adaptation, so I'd guess it fit in there! Walt On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 7:31 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: Rolf, How did it go?  Is this swap into a diesel engine

Re: [MBZ] Swapping a 5spd into my 87 300D

2010-11-09 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Rolf, How did it go? Is this swap into a diesel engine car? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rolf Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 10:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Swapping a 5spd into my

Re: [MBZ] OM617 - Identifying real crank position

2010-11-09 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
I'm with Peter on this one. First chain replacement I ever did was on almost the same engine (OM617.912) and I also managed to skip a tooth, but checked my work, found the problem, and corrected it. If you don't want to pull the pre-chamber (I didn't either), I think you'll have to determine

Re: [MBZ] OM617 - Identifying real crank position

2010-11-09 Thread Rolf
There is always option C. Removing the cam lobes/retaining nut/spring on number one and rotating engine until the valves dont drop in the engine... I would take this over pulling prechambers any day... -Rolf On 11/09/2010 07:47 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: I'm

Re: [MBZ] Swapping a 5spd into my 87 300D

2010-11-09 Thread Mitch Haley
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Rolf, How did it go? Is this swap into a diesel engine car? Subject line says 87 300D. Now he just needs an intercooler, a variable turbo, and more fuel. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] W126 Euro headlights?

2010-11-09 Thread Jim Cathey
I went ahead and installed heavier wiring and the relay kit so that I can run the 100/130 Narva H4 bulbs. I did the same kind of thing on the 450 SL. Called 'em Deerslayers. Not too expensive, the Hela lamps were the big part. Got the 100W bulbs at NAPA, ask for motorcycle bulbs.

Re: [MBZ] Inspiration

2010-11-09 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Wilton - you're way ahead of me. Since I have the '95 'project' occupying one garage space, my wagon has been parked outside under an oak tree; the sap, leaves, acorns, etc take their toll, and I've only been able to wash/wax the car twice this year. I insisted on taking the time to wash/wax

Re: [MBZ] OM617 - Identifying real crank position

2010-11-09 Thread Mitch Haley
Rolf wrote: There is always option C. Removing the cam lobes/retaining nut/spring on number one and rotating engine until the valves dont drop in the engine... I would take this over pulling prechambers any day... I'd pull #1 glow plug, fit a hose to the glow plug hole, and fill the cylinder

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Wilton and I also commented on that; both pin striping colors match the interior colors (maroon for Wilton, blue for me). Mine is in pretty shabby shape, and I'm tempted to try to remove it but would probably not be too happy with the end result. -Max -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread Rusty Cullens
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Re: [MBZ] Swapping a 5spd into my 87 300D

2010-11-09 Thread Rolf
Pretty much. And rebuild the rear end. And a new head heheheh. Can't wait to take it out to Road Atlanta and see what the top speed is... -Rolf On 11/09/2010 09:07 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Rolf, How did it go? Is this swap into a

Re: [MBZ] Was ADHD Now Time

2010-11-09 Thread John Reames
True, but fire and bottled light don't affect my internal clock much, it still syncs to the outside. Tubed light does mess with my internal clock (and not in good ways at all); gotta love schedule inversions... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz technical assistance 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2.7 litre diesel

2010-11-09 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Really sounds like a failure to properly secure the oil filter cover. Could he install old filter cover, torque to factory specification using factory tool, and then start the engine to see if it leaks? I'm wondering if the inner tube did fail, if the resulting flow of oil would result in lack of

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread Mitch Haley
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Here's a couple of pix from our rendezvous; Interesting pair of white 124s. Max, your headlamp wipers fell off. Wilton needs to detail his wheels or quit calling the car 'showroom condition'. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Swapping a 5spd into my 87 300D

2010-11-09 Thread Rolf
Difficult. It always is the first time... Took three hours to get the top bolt off the trans on Sat and by the end of it I was out of steam for bench pressing the trans into place. I had to adapt a clutch alignment tool from a 200sx one I had laying around and didnt manage to get it quite

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz technical assistance 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2.7 litre diesel

2010-11-09 Thread Peter Frederick
If the center tube fails in such a way as to render the seal between the lower full flow filter and the upper bypass section ineffective, the oil will short-circuit back to the oil pan, resulting in low or non-existent oil pressure. That will wreck the engine in short order. There will

Re: [MBZ] W126 Euro headlights?

2010-11-09 Thread WILTON
'Put 7 dia. Hellas on my 81 300D years ago. They threw so much light out front first time I turned 'em on I thought I felt some rearward thrust. ;)) Wilton - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

[MBZ] I wonder what this gem is...

2010-11-09 Thread Rolf
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Re: [MBZ] Inspiration

2010-11-09 Thread WILTON
Your wagon looked good to me. Don't forget, we're all sinners in some way. BTW, Ed mention the maple leaves on his coupla days ago; it's oak leaves, acorns and bird doo (especially the doo) that keep me upset. 'Really amazing how fast that stuff can eat through paint. 'Really miss my

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread WILTON
No, I've been say nearly showroom for quite some time - that's one of the not showroom items. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 9:11 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Was ADHD Now Time

2010-11-09 Thread WILTON
During 24-hour daylight in Greenland, I had to blackout my bedroom windows with draperies and a blanket to make myself think it was dark outside. 'Went out alone many times at 1, 2, etc., AM to scout around, photograph, etc., base and surrounding area. Wilton - Original Message -

Re: [MBZ] Real flying

2010-11-09 Thread WILTON
Go ahead; just write check. ;)) Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 9:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Real flying Camera clamped to a wing strut? I have remote S/W for my Nikon -

Re: [MBZ] Inspiration

2010-11-09 Thread WILTON
'Had IVIG treatment at hospital yesterday morning. 'Worked on car left side and front clip yesterday afternoon. 'Coming along slowly. 'Sure looks good all clean and shiny. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil

Re: [MBZ] I wonder what this gem is...

2010-11-09 Thread Mitch Haley
Rolf wrote: http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2050541693.html 240D? 280E? Grey market 300D or 230E? Can you trace the part number on the speedometer to a particular model? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] I wonder what this gem is...

2010-11-09 Thread Rusty Cullens
European 300D, velour interior, missing grill bars, needs paint from fenders back. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Rolf

Re: [MBZ] I wonder what this gem is...

2010-11-09 Thread Mitch Haley
Rusty Cullens wrote: European 300D, velour interior, missing grill bars, needs paint from fenders back. Your car or Tom's? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] I wonder what this gem is...

2010-11-09 Thread Rusty Cullens
Neither, but I wouldn't mind having it if the price were right. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To:

Re: [MBZ] W126 Euro headlights?

2010-11-09 Thread R A Bennell
I keep seeing references to fuses and headlights. Is that not considered poor practice? My recollection is that one should use circuit breakers for headlights in the hope that they will re-set themselves if there is a momentary problem and not just burn out and leave you in the dark. Randy

Re: [MBZ] W126 Euro headlights?

2010-11-09 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 11:17 PM, Barry Stark barryst...@verizon.net wrote: Alex - Rusty has good deals alright. Unless you must have the look of the full Euro headlights you may want to take a less expensive approach and get the same lighting ability. I have an '81 SD and as we were getting

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] I wonder what this gem is...

2010-11-09 Thread Rolf
This guy is something else. It's a real German ben xaaa -Original Message- From: Rolf Martin-Hoster [mailto:rolf.martinhos...@redacted] Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 10:49 AM To:sale-cgrwj-2050541...@craigslist.org Subject: 1980 Mercedes Ben - $1500

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread E M
Being white cars, I don't think fading would be as big a deal than if the paint was darker. If it's just the stick on type, I'm sure you could get it off, and then use a mild compound to flatten out, and remove any glue. I also tell the dealer when I get a new car, NO DEALER STICKERS on my car,

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread pm7088
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Re: [MBZ] I wonder what this gem is...

2010-11-09 Thread Rich Thomas
Looks like different colors paint, the LF tire looks like the tread is separating. --R On 11/9/10 10:50 AM, Rolf wrote: http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2050541693.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread WILTON
'Think I used a bit of paint thinner rubbed on striping on 81 300D to soften it; likely used a sharpened paint scraper (sharpened ice scraper may work good) to run along very slowly and lightly under it while being VERY careful not to let it dig into the paint. Wilton - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread Rich Thomas
Hairdryer --R On 11/9/10 1:22 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Think I used a bit of paint thinner rubbed on striping on 81 300D to soften it; likely used a sharpened paint scraper (sharpened ice scraper may work good) to run along very slowly and lightly under it while being VERY careful not to let it

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread E M
I always heat the paintwork and metal up a bit with a hairdryer before applying touch up paint with a tooth pick. I find when warm, the paint spreads out nice into the chip, rather than a glob. Mind you, don't get it too hot, or it will dry on contract, and you're be back to a glob again. Ed

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread E M
I'm sure you have carpenters razor blades Wilton, as I know you do a lot of woodwork too. They're great. Small enough to work on the detailed stuff, and ridged enough to do the work we're talking about. Just have to go easy as you say, so as not to dig into the paint. but held on the right

Re: [MBZ] Hey Rusty! W126 Euro headlights?

2010-11-09 Thread Greg Fiorentino
Hi Alex: I have a pair of these (Bosch) that I bought locally to install on my '85 300SD. But I never did. They appear to be in very good condition with perfect glass. Contact me off list if you are interested. I can take some pics for you if you would like to try to work something out Greg

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] I wonder what this gem is...

2010-11-09 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
It was listed a while ago... its a 280. W123. (Not a 280E, I think... ) On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 10:50 AM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2050541693.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 6:11 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Here's a couple of pix from our rendezvous; Interesting pair of white 124s. Do Max and Wilton both live in states that don't require a front license plate, or did they

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread Rusty Cullens
Yes, still available. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread Mitch Haley
E M wrote: I'm sure you have carpenters razor blades Wilton, as I know you do a lot of woodwork too. They're great. Small enough to work on the detailed stuff, and ridged enough to do the work we're talking about. Just have to go easy as you say, so as not to dig into the paint. but held on

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread Mitch Haley
E M wrote: I've seen it done on TV, with a small angled striping brush. Take a hand that's a lot steadier than mine! I would imagine the hard part, is getting both sides the same, and keeping the line smooth when reloading the brush. I wouldn't want it on my car to be honest, but I can

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
I've got far to many MB projects to spend time and money on, don't tempt me with another! -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rusty Cullens Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 2:10 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread Allan Streib
What about those JC Whitney striping kits, with the bottle fed stripe rollers and guide wheel to hold a straight line? Do they still sell those things? I would guess, like most painting gadgets that are marketed to amateurs, that you would have mediocre results. If they were really so great,

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear spring link and supporting link RR

2010-11-09 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
OK Don, I'll be doing the same job shortly on my '95. Looks like if you remove the spring link (no spring compressor required, just jack stands and a floor jack), then you'll have access to press out the old and press in the new. If you fabricate sleeves and pieces to work with the Harbor

Re: [MBZ] Hey Max

2010-11-09 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
I've had my eye on that one; price is getting close to what I'd pay, but I'd really like to find a '94 or '95 wagon as the recipient... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Sunday, November 07,

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread E M
Exactly, but I usually buy in the small 5 packs, and get taken for a ride with the price. Cheaper to buy the 100 pack in the link, even though it would take a lifetime of scraping to get through them all. Ed 300E On 9 November 2010 14:50, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: E M wrote: I'm

[MBZ] Is this something I'd want to get into?

2010-11-09 Thread Allan Streib
http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/2049746883.html Wife could use a new vehicle soon... yet I don't know anything about the M class. How do they hold up? Are they easy to work on? Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread E M
I would imagine you still need to make a tape guideline or something. Even with that, I'd probably be all over the panels! lol Maybe tint shops and other places that offer such services also offer striping at a reasonable price? Ed 300E On 9 November 2010 14:52, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net

Re: [MBZ] Is this something I'd want to get into?

2010-11-09 Thread E M
Well, it gets 25 mpg, but then again, it only has 2 cylinders. Must be pretty honk'n cylinders out of a Merlin or something though, as it's a 3.2 litre! hee hee I don't know a lot about the series run, but I know the early ones had all kinds of problems. Then again, at $3000, if you do the

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread WILTON
Yep, that should help, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 1:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch Hairdryer --R On 11/9/10 1:22 PM, WILTON

Re: [MBZ] Is this something I'd want to get into?

2010-11-09 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 12:56 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/2049746883.html One tire needs replaced soon, it has 1 new tire and the others are 70% or so. That's a deal-breaker right there as far as I'm concerned. The seller is an idiot,

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread WILTON
Yes, that, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 1:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch I'm sure you have carpenters razor blades Wilton, as I know you do a lot of

Re: [MBZ] Is this something I'd want to get into?

2010-11-09 Thread Allan Streib
I know that's true on viscous-coupling AWD systems such as used by VW and Audi in that era, is that what the ML uses also? Allan On Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:22 -0800, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 12:56 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread WILTON
I agree wholeheartedly. We don't need front plates, (NC for me; SC for Max) and I have the plain insert for that area; 'think I got it from Rusty several years ago. 'Haven't decided on an alternative to removing the bumper to replace it, yet. 'Fi could just get the old one off simply, I'd

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread WILTON
In fact, I have a box of 'em like that. 'Got away from using 'em so much when my tremor was so bad. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread Peter Frederick
That's almost as good and the summer student we had at Foresty Canada the last year I was up there. He was driving a dual fuel Lada (aka Fiat 131, Russian version) and decided to go visit family in Michigan. Not only that, he had two sets of valid plates on the car (BC which had front

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread E M
All he needed was a Swiss plate too, and he could have told the guard at the crossing he worked for Her Majesty's Secret Service. LADA the new stealth Bond-mobile. Ed 300E On 9 November 2010 16:56, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: Not only that, he had two sets of valid plates

Re: [MBZ] Which?

2010-11-09 Thread RELNGSON
...240D? 280E? Grey market 300D or 230E?.. Likely a 280E since the top of 1st gear mark is at 34+mph. Second, that style of headlight was not in the low end models which eliminates the 4-cylinder model. Had both styles of 123 Euro lights and know the difference on sight. RLE

[MBZ] someone must want this

2010-11-09 Thread Allan Streib
190d with a 5-speed... http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/2039993061.html no interest, etc... ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread WILTON
'Not gonna have a stealer sticker on my car, either - not on the car, not on the license plate - nowhere. 'First thing I did to 81 300D I bought from 90-year-old friend years ago was to use dental floss to cut through glue behind stealer metal badge on trunk. 'Don't remember what mild solvent

Re: [MBZ] someone must want this

2010-11-09 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: 190d with a 5-speed... http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/2039993061.html A 190D 2.5 that gets 44mpg with a dead odometer? Not only is the claimed mileage at least 20% high, how would they know if the ODO reads 0mpg? Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread harry watkins
Perhaps a sign shop is a good choice. while waiting for my yard signs to be made I saw two workers doing a sheriff's car. One was selecting patterns on a computer screen, clicking run and a machine loaded with a roll, cut the piece. The other guy was coming and going to the car and stayed

Re: [MBZ] someone must want this

2010-11-09 Thread WILTON
GPS? Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 7:08 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] someone must want this Allan Streib wrote: 190d with a 5-speed...

Re: [MBZ] W126 Euro headlights?

2010-11-09 Thread Barry Stark
Randy - Hadn't thought about that. You're probably right. Of course on my '81 cars the stock lighting is all with regular fuses. The stock configuration is such that there is one fuse for each bulb so if you lost one low beam fuse you would still have the other low beam and both high beams. I'm

Re: [MBZ] someone must want this

2010-11-09 Thread Mountain Man
Mitch wrote: A 190D 2.5 that gets 44mpg with a dead odometer? Wasn't there a 2.2 diesel? What makes you think this is a 2.5? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] someone must want this

2010-11-09 Thread Mitch Haley
Mountain Man wrote: Mitch wrote: A 190D 2.5 that gets 44mpg with a dead odometer? Wasn't there a 2.2 diesel? What makes you think this is a 2.5? It's a 1986, not a '83 or '84, and I assume it's a US model. 190E gave you a choice of 2.3 or 2.6, 190D were 2.2 for two years, then 2.5 through

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread Dieselhead
In the 60s and early 70s, BMW motorcycle tanks were all hand pinstriped. I changed my 70 /5 from silver/Blue to the classic Schwarz/weiss colors. I found a guy down by the river in Nauvoo, Il who was supposed to be good at hand pinstriping. After I had the tank painted Black imron, I took

Re: [MBZ] W126 Euro headlights?

2010-11-09 Thread Jim Cathey
I keep seeing references to fuses and headlights. Is that not considered poor practice? My recollection is that one should use circuit breakers for headlights in the hope that they will re-set themselves if there is a momentary problem and not just burn out and leave you in the dark. The

Re: [MBZ] ADHD

2010-11-09 Thread Wonko the Sane
Uh ... You're a loser. On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 12:02 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Your a looser. --R -- When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers. -- Oscar Wilde ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] Real flying

2010-11-09 Thread OK Don
I'm leaning this way right now -- http://www.doubleeagleairplane.com/ On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 8:42 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Go ahead; just write check. ;)) Wilton -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear spring link and supporting link RR

2010-11-09 Thread OK Don
I'll keep that in mind. I'm going to get a quote from a frame/alignment shop next week - might save myself the hassle if the price isn't too high. On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 2:26 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: OK Don, I'll be doing the same job

Re: [MBZ] Is this something I'd want to get into?

2010-11-09 Thread OK Don
My 2001 ML 320 gets 22.3mpg on the highway, and 19 in town. I paid twice that for mine, but it had $7200 of work done on it before I bought it. Water pump, radiator, power steering pump, and the alternator were the biggies. It doesn't seem to be too hard to work on, though I've only messed with

Re: [MBZ] someone must want this

2010-11-09 Thread OK Don
My son's '84 190D 2.2 5-speed gets 42 on the highway - but he drives it like he stole it ALL the time. He loves driving it, and that one looks alot better than my son's does. My technical data manual lists only the 2.5 Diesel in '86. On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 7:47 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net

Re: [MBZ] W126 Euro headlights?

2010-11-09 Thread OK Don
That's one reason there are spare fuses in the fuse box! - You have to stop and change the blown fuse - you'd have to stop and reset a breaker - seems the same either way to me. On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 7:59 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: I keep seeing references to fuses and

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear spring link and supporting link RR

2010-11-09 Thread Dieselhead
Take off the wheel carrier and take it to the alignment shop, along with the new bushings. Not too much money. When I did mine, I think it was $35. (after you recover from sicker shock at that the shop wants to RR and align.) I'll keep that in mind. I'm going to get a quote from a

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread OK Don
At what price? I hate that empty plate spot in the front bumper. That's one reason I mounted the Aussie kangaroo that Fay nad Hendrick brought -- it does add a bit of unusual class to the smoke silver W124. On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 1:10 PM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, still

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread OK Don
I have an old brass pin-striper - it's a cylinder with a plunger, and a knurled wheel running in a slot at the bottom. There's a guide arm on one side that's adjustable, but it's just a brass rod. I've never tried to use it - it looks like paint would just run right out around the wheel. I

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear spring link and supporting link RR

2010-11-09 Thread OK Don
I couldn't get the lower bolt out of the wheel carrier with a 4# hammer -- guess I could leave it on the lower control arm and take the whole thing to them to press out --- On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 7:35 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Take off the wheel carrier and take it to the

Re: [MBZ] Real flying

2010-11-09 Thread WILTON
Hey, maybe I could afford one of those! Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 9:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Real flying I'm leaning this way right now --

Re: [MBZ] Real flying

2010-11-09 Thread E M
Anytime I've heard an old VW engine wound up to where it sounds like that, it wasn't very long before it went BANG! hee hee. Ed 300E On 9 November 2010 22:33, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Hey, maybe I could afford one of those! Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don

Re: [MBZ] I wonder what this gem is...

2010-11-09 Thread RELNGSON
...240D? 280E? Grey market 300D or 230E?.. Likely a 280E since the top of 1st gear mark is at 34+mph. Second, that style of headlight was not in the low end models which eliminates the 4-cylinder model. Had both styles of 123 Euro lights and know the difference on sight. RLE