Re: [MBZ] The E420 Lives!

2010-12-10 Thread Jim Cathey
How do I change the code? Buy a different radio that has a code you like better. It's tied to the serial number, it's not personalization. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.

Re: [MBZ] sightings

2010-12-10 Thread E M
They sell hundreds, if not thousands of new mercedes here all the time. After about 6 years, they are nowhere to be seen. Where they all go, I have no idea. 140s were everywhere 10 years ago. Seldom see one today. They weren't run into the ground, it's more as if once cars reach 8 or so here, t

Re: [MBZ] sightings

2010-12-10 Thread RELNGSON
Speaking of 140s, and I never do, I saw three of them on the move just yesterday. One of them was in show condition which was probably the only one with working AC. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list ar

Re: [MBZ] EPC

2010-12-10 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Epc.startekinfo.com Does need a CC to verify identity though. Walt On Dec 11, 2010 12:02 AM, "Fmiser" wrote: ___ 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 ch

Re: [MBZ] EPC

2010-12-10 Thread Fmiser
> Walt Zarnoch wrote: > The EPC is a client-side java application that comunicates > with a back-end server. Afaik, there's no offline option for > the free EPC... I found this place online http://www.auto-parts.spb.ru/cat/cats/m.mycat?cat=mb&client=dr2000 I can't seem to find an OM617 motor, no

Re: [MBZ] I cant even read this

2010-12-10 Thread Rich Thomas
Memphis. What else do you need to know? --R On 12/10/2010 7:15 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Original Message Subject: mercedes benze S500 1994 - $2400 (memphis) Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:08:30 -0800 (PST) From: okieb...@striplin.net To: okieb...@striplin.net

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread Rich Thomas
Probably, unless there are other vac leaks. --R On 12/10/2010 6:38 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Rich, OK, I can probably do that. Wouldn't it be similar to test the brake pedal before starting the engine to see if the power assist still works after the car has sat overnight? -Max -Original Mes

Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?

2010-12-10 Thread Rich Thomas
These 195 tires are getting to be a problem to find if my experience is any indication. And MBs seem to require a particular load rating due to the general heavy nature and handling requirements, which are even more difficult to find in a 195 (if you follow the rules) for these older cars. 20

Re: [MBZ] EPC

2010-12-10 Thread Fmiser
> Max Dillon wrote: > Yes, you can have my copies, one of the "euro" and one of the > North American version. They are REALLY fiddly and difficult > to get working, and now the part numbers will be long out of > date (I think my copies are from 2002 or so). Send me your > address, and I'll mail

Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?

2010-12-10 Thread Dieselhead
I have similar BS Potenza tires on my 300D 124. They seem to grip well, but don't look like they will set records for long mileage, but I prefer grip over uber high mile tires the slip when wet and are worthless on snow and ice. I think they are a good all round choice for safety. For $194

Re: [MBZ] EPC

2010-12-10 Thread Fmiser
> Fred Moir wrote: > Philip, et al. > I have the olde EPC installed on an old PC, loaded from a CD > and a PIA to setup and get running. > It has been superseded by the online EPC, which is kept > up-to-date. YMMV. I'll send you the CD if you would like? Yes - I _would_ like it. And any tips on

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread Craig
On Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:50:15 -0500 "Max Dillon" wrote: > Peter, > > No sign of loss of brake fluid from the reservoir, and the engine oil > level is holding steady, so I don't think I'm in that condition yet... But you don't need enough brake fluid in the brake booster to cause it to be sucked

Re: [MBZ] Clutch in the 123 service manual

2010-12-10 Thread Mountain Man
Is there a Mercedes manual section regarding clutch cylinder install & bleeding? I cannot find that section in my Mercedes manuals anywhere. I have the Haynes manual also, but have only pressure bled the clutch from the brake reservoir - down to the slave bleed. My son does my work told me I will

Re: [MBZ] OMG I am just speechless, I just dont know what to say

2010-12-10 Thread WILTON
You mean barf bag? If so, I agree. Wilton - Original Message - From: "John Reames" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 9:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OMG I am just speechless, I just dont know what to say And a double-bagger at that. (my real thoughts belon

Re: [MBZ] I cant even read this

2010-12-10 Thread Dieselhead
Naaa, he's just a twentysomething that went to a "merican skoool CL sellers are ofter referred to as being on crack, by the list. That might explain the spelling. Ed 300E On 10 December 2010 19:15, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Original Message Subject:mercedes b

Re: [MBZ] OMG I am just speechless, I just dont know what to say

2010-12-10 Thread Dieselhead
Can you say "$200 for scrap?" http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-300D-1992-Mercedes-300D-chevy-350-and-twin-turbo-kit-/140488628094?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item20b5c6577e#v4-38 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL

Re: [MBZ] The E420 Lives!

2010-12-10 Thread Dieselhead
Of course there is a way to change the radio code! You put in a different radio. = different code. (Ja, I know Not what you were looking for...) I do not know of a way to change the code On 12/10/2010 12:32 PM, Craig wrote: On Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:14:07 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrot

Re: [MBZ] OMG I am just speechless, I just dont know what to say

2010-12-10 Thread OK Don
The grill look nice nothing else does though. On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 8:26 PM, John Reames wrote: > And a double-bagger at that. (my real thoughts belong on banned)... > -- > OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___

Re: [MBZ] EPC

2010-12-10 Thread Max Dillon
Yes, you can have my copies, one of the "euro" and one of the North American version. They are REALLY fiddly and difficult to get working, and now the part numbers will be long out of date (I think my copies are from 2002 or so). Send me your address, and I'll mail you what I've got. -Max -

Re: [MBZ] EPC

2010-12-10 Thread Fred Moir
Philip, et al. I have the olde EPC installed on an old PC, loaded from a CD and a PIA to setup and get running. It has been superseded by the online EPC, which is kept up-to-date. YMMV. I'll send you the CD if you would like? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. On 12/10/2010 9:19 PM, Fmiser wr

Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?

2010-12-10 Thread Fmiser
> Mitch Haley wrote: > > For $194 plus shipping/mounting, I'd be all over these if I > needed tires and didn't see a lot of snow. > http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Potenza+RE960AS+Pole+Position&partnum=965HR5RE960PP&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&tab=S

Re: [MBZ] is this worth messing with

2010-12-10 Thread John Reames
Iirc if the repairs exceed 70% of *book* value, it's a constructive total... Salvage is such a vehicle typically. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Dec 10, 2010, at 19:19, E M wrote: > The pictures make the car look half decent. You would need to

Re: [MBZ] OMG I am just speechless, I just dont know what to say

2010-12-10 Thread John Reames
And a double-bagger at that. (my real thoughts belong on banned)... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Dec 10, 2010, at 20:50, "WILTON" wrote: > NOT an S; it's an E, a 124. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Fmiser" > To: "Mercede

Re: [MBZ] EPC

2010-12-10 Thread Walt Zarnoch
The EPC is a client-side java application that comunicates with a back-end server. Afaik, there's no offline option for the free EPC... Walt On Dec 10, 2010 9:22 PM, "Fmiser" wrote: > I recall the EPC being discussed here before. But I mostly > just ignored it. > > But I think I care now. > > So

Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?

2010-12-10 Thread John Reames
Potenzas are okay as long as you don't corner... Or drive when it's wet. Or damp. Or snow/ice. Had 'em. The rear end would break loose in the bat of an eye. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Dec 10, 2010, at 20:53, Mitch Haley wrote: > > For $1

[MBZ] EPC

2010-12-10 Thread Fmiser
I recall the EPC being discussed here before. But I mostly just ignored it. But I think I care now. So is there a way to get, install, and use a version of EPC on a local computer thus making an internet connection un-necessary? Google's results are not being helpful, so I figure someone here

Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?

2010-12-10 Thread John Reames
I cannot stand the CPC's. They seem very tenderfooted on a W210; if you so much as just miss a pothole, they will slip a belt. Michelin primacy mxv4+ (V rated) work well. Iirc there was advice against oversizing the front tires due to excess wear on the steering gear -- John W Reames jwre

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread John Reames
As WMATA (Washington metro area transit admin) figured out a couple of summers back -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Dec 10, 2010, at 17:43, "Max Dillon" wrote: > Peter - yes, a MC is definitely cheaper than no brakes! In John Muir's > Idiot

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Veggie Oil Mercedes - $600 (Centerville)

2010-12-10 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Oh god... probably made liederkranz smell like roses... Walt, who needs to find some good limburger and a vidalia onion... On Dec 10, 2010 9:06 PM, "Max Dillon" wrote: > In WI the state used to prop up milk prices by purchasing from dairy > farmers, and then had the milk made into cheese to dist

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Veggie Oil Mercedes - $600 (Centerville)

2010-12-10 Thread Max Dillon
In WI the state used to prop up milk prices by purchasing from dairy farmers, and then had the milk made into cheese to distribute to welfare recipients and others who relied on state aid. One summer, one of the state cheese storage facilities in Madison caught fire; picture tons and tons of liqui

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread Greg Fiorentino
If anyone has to replace the brake booster, I have a good trick to get the nut on under the dash on a W123. Tip provided on request. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread toms cat1
This is the kind of stuff for which Peter Frederick earns my vote for "Der Dieseling Doktor Memorial Award".Thank you again, Peter. A simple, but fricking brilliant solution to a PITA that I have experienced myself with master cylinder lines. I know exactly the problem that Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Way OT -- Food disposer/composter

2010-12-10 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Our insinkerator eats the vegie waste, and the lilac trees near the leech field don't seem to mind. :) Walt On Dec 10, 2010 6:49 PM, "WILTON" wrote: > My/our control system dumps ours often. ;< > > Wilton > > - Original Message - > From: "Rich Thomas" > To: "Mercedes Discussion List"

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread Greg Fiorentino
It's been a while since I've done this, but IIRC you unscrew the vacuum fitting from the front of the PAU, place a suitable adapter over the opening and pull a vacuum with the tester. The unit should hold a vacuum without any leak-down. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okie

Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?

2010-12-10 Thread Mitch Haley
For $194 plus shipping/mounting, I'd be all over these if I needed tires and didn't see a lot of snow. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Potenza+RE960AS+Pole+Position&partnum=965HR5RE960PP&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&tab=Survey

Re: [MBZ] OMG I am just speechless, I just dont know what to say

2010-12-10 Thread WILTON
NOT an S; it's an E, a 124. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Fmiser" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 8:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OMG I am just speechless, I just dont know what to say Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merced

Re: [MBZ] OMG I am just speechless, I just dont know what to say

2010-12-10 Thread Fmiser
> Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-300D-1992-Mercedes-300D-chevy-350-and-twin-turbo-kit-/140488628094?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item20b5c6577e#v4-38 The 300D isn't an S-class - is it? I'd say - buy it and put the engine in an old pickup truck. :) I'm

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Veggie Oil Mercedes - $600 (Centerville)

2010-12-10 Thread Mitch Haley
Fred Moir wrote: Original URL: http://capecod.craigslist.org/cto/2105524856.html If I could drive it and shift it through the gears I'd pay $600 for a running stick shift 2.5 without hesitation, and not care what the body looked like. Mitch, ___ http://

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread Fmiser
> Rich Thomas wrote: > and getting them > lined up just right to get the fittings started can either > take 10sec or 30min. While brake fluid is all over. Don't tighten the mount bolts until all the lines are started. Don't tighten any of the lines until _all_ the lines are started. That doesn'

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Veggie Oil Mercedes - $600 (Centerville)

2010-12-10 Thread Peter Frederick
So are sewage and garbage, but I don't hear anyone recommending just dumping either and waiting for nature to take it's course! 1000 gal or so of rancid veg oil is going to STINK. That meets the definition of a noxious substance, hence the clean-up. Peter _

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Veggie Oil Mercedes - $600 (Centerville)

2010-12-10 Thread Dieselhead
It is biodegradeable. Actually, it's pretty nasty in soil -- it will wash out and coat local waterways with a film that prevents oxygen getting into the water, making the waterway anaerobic and killing all the water creatures. On top of that, it's going to spoil and stink to high heaven for

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Veggie Oil Mercedes - $600 (Centerville)

2010-12-10 Thread Dieselhead
Methanol and any form of open flame do not mix well. (assuming he was trying to make BioD... Which could well be a false assumption. Sounds like it may have been a decent car before the veggiehead messed it up and was too stupid to fix anything he broke. Speaking of vegetable oil, local

Re: [MBZ] OMG I am just speechless, I just dont know what to say

2010-12-10 Thread E M
It's needs one of those "Little Red Express" emblems, Dodge stuck on their trucks in the 70s. Good example of how not to apply Bondo to a roof. Ed 300E On 10 December 2010 19:24, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-300D-1992-Mercedes-300D-chevy-350

Re: [MBZ] I cant even read this

2010-12-10 Thread E M
Maybe the guy wouldn't be loosing so much money, if he'd stop buying crap replacement engin (s) and transmition (s) for this flawed modle. hee hee Ed 300E On 10 December 2010 19:27, Max Dillon wrote: > "im loosing to much money but its a grat deal" How can you resist Kaleb? > > -Max > > -

Re: [MBZ] is this worth messing with

2010-12-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
No the wheels would not fit your wagon, they are 16". If the S500 was fixed up, maybe I could get $3500, just a guess. As it sits now I ran it on ebay a couple of times and the bidding got up to about 1700-1800. I think I have about that in the car at this point. On 12/10/2010 6:25 PM, Max

Re: [MBZ] I cant even read this

2010-12-10 Thread Max Dillon
"im loosing to much money but its a grat deal" How can you resist Kaleb? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 7:15 PM To: mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] I ca

Re: [MBZ] is this worth messing with

2010-12-10 Thread Max Dillon
Kaleb, Looks to me like if you get this S320, you'd have paid $1200 and done a lot of work to make marginal improvements to a marginal car. I wouldn't do that - I'd sell the S500 or keep looking for a cheaper interior. What would the S500 be worth if you fixed everything but the paint? If you d

[MBZ] OMG I am just speechless, I just dont know what to say

2010-12-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-300D-1992-Mercedes-300D-chevy-350-and-twin-turbo-kit-/140488628094?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item20b5c6577e#v4-38 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL

Re: [MBZ] I cant even read this

2010-12-10 Thread E M
CL sellers are ofter referred to as being on crack, by the list. That might explain the spelling. Ed 300E On 10 December 2010 19:15, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > > Original Message > Subject:mercedes benze S500 1994 - $2400 (memphis) > Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:08:3

Re: [MBZ] is this worth messing with

2010-12-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yea, plan A is buy this and either fix or use parts for 500 and keep 500 for a while, or plan B is just get rid of 500. I should probably go with plan B On 12/10/2010 6:19 PM, E M wrote: The pictures make the car look half decent. You would need to have a closer look, and also, I'm not sure

Re: [MBZ] is this worth messing with

2010-12-10 Thread E M
The pictures make the car look half decent. You would need to have a closer look, and also, I'm not sure what "salvage" means in the US? Maybe this label is also used when it can't be repaired at a shop for less than the value, or percentage of the book value of the car? It looks like it was pos

[MBZ] I cant even read this

2010-12-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Original Message Subject:mercedes benze S500 1994 - $2400 (memphis) Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:08:30 -0800 (PST) From: okieb...@striplin.net To: okieb...@striplin.net {email} has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please see below for more information

[MBZ] is this worth messing with

2010-12-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I think I have asked this before but what is the list opinion, is this car worth messing with at $1200 and about 4 hours of time to go get? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230541510629&ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT It looks like the damage is probably going to be more

Re: [MBZ] The E420 Lives!

2010-12-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I do not know of a way to change the code On 12/10/2010 12:32 PM, Craig wrote: On Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:14:07 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: That should be it Actually, there were two written in the manual, one on the page that described the process of unlocking the radio and one on the bac

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Way OT -- Food disposer/composter

2010-12-10 Thread WILTON
My/our control system dumps ours often. ;< Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 6:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Way OT -- Food disposer/composter My local control system makes sure it gets emptied of

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Veggie Oil Mercedes - $600 (Centerville)

2010-12-10 Thread WILTON
My thought, too, 'less they're concerned 'bout the other stuff he was using to process it. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Lee" To: Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 5:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Veggie Oil Mercedes - $600 (Centerville) Allan Streib wrote: Now the ground

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread Max Dillon
Rich, OK, I can probably do that. Wouldn't it be similar to test the brake pedal before starting the engine to see if the power assist still works after the car has sat overnight? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behal

[MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?

2010-12-10 Thread Max Dillon
Worn suspension on my '87 wagon has killed the Continental ContiProContact tires after about 40k miles. I'm in the process of rebuilding rear suspension and installing new front struts, and I need to decide which replacement tires to get. Unfortunately Tire Rack had the latest version of the Cont

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread Rich Thomas
I just like busting on loosers. --R On 12/10/2010 5:50 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: so I can't spell, eh? Can't type worth doodly anymore, either, since I can't see anything less than an inch tall on the screen. Peter. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For n

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread Peter Frederick
Put the lines on before putting the master cylinder all the way down on the bolts. Much easier. 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 chang

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Way OT -- Food disposer/composter

2010-12-10 Thread Rich Thomas
My local control system makes sure it gets emptied often, whether I take it to the compost bin or it goes into the trash. --R On 12/10/2010 2:14 PM, WILTON wrote: Our small bucket is dumped onto the compost pile often; doesn't have time to rot in the house. Wilton - Original Message ---

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread Rich Thomas
You can just put the Mityvac on the suction side of the booster, suck it down and see if it holds vac. If it doesn't then the diaphragm is bad. I replaced to MC on the TD, getting those line fittings back on the part was a nasty unpleasant job. They are pretty tight anyway with the lines bei

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Veggie Oil Mercedes - $600 (Centerville)

2010-12-10 Thread Max Dillon
Peter, Road taxes depend on the state, I believe, and unfortunately some of them have changed tax code to allow waivers for folks who "make" their own fuel. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter Frederick Sen

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread Peter Frederick
so I can't spell, eh? Can't type worth doodly anymore, either, since I can't see anything less than an inch tall on the screen. Peter. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread Max Dillon
Peter, No sign of loss of brake fluid from the reservoir, and the engine oil level is holding steady, so I don't think I'm in that condition yet... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter Frederick Sent: Friday

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread Max Dillon
Greg, tell me more about this test for the power assist unit. Have Mity-vac! -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Greg Fiorentino Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 5:06 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread Max Dillon
Pete, Yes, here's to not falling into Dale E's "wreck some" category... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter T. Arnold Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 5:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread Max Dillon
Fred, That's my thought. Rusty's quote shows rebuild kit is not too much cheaper than a new MC, so I'll probably go that route. (sigh). The power steering pump is also leaking... -Max (with a very expensive "cheap" Mercedes) -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mail

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread Max Dillon
Peter - yes, a MC is definitely cheaper than no brakes! In John Muir's Idiots guide to keeping your Volkswagen ALIVE! he offered that the ability to stop is more important than the ability to go, a philosophy I subscribe to. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [ma

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
Loosing, losing or loosening? On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 5:39 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > Yep, loosing you're break peddle is no good. > > --R > > On 12/10/2010 4:15 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: >> >> If there is no fluid leak, the master cylinder is bad.  Not a big job to >> replace, and not anywhere ne

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread Rich Thomas
Yep, loosing you're break peddle is no good. --R On 12/10/2010 4:15 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: If there is no fluid leak, the master cylinder is bad. Not a big job to replace, and not anywhere near as expensive and suddenly loosing your brakes all together! Peter __

Re: [MBZ] OT Tool Review

2010-12-10 Thread Rich Thomas
OK so help me out here. I have this old Sears heavy-duty "sawzall" (which I think it actually is) that I believe to be a re-branded Milwaukee from like 1985 or so. Thing was working great, recently I took it apart and cleaned it and regreased it after it was getting a bit warmish. Then in bu

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Veggie Oil Mercedes - $600 (Centerville)

2010-12-10 Thread Peter Frederick
Actually, it's pretty nasty in soil -- it will wash out and coat local waterways with a film that prevents oxygen getting into the water, making the waterway anaerobic and killing all the water creatures. On top of that, it's going to spoil and stink to high heaven for a couple years -- ve

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread Peter Frederick
More to the point, a bad MC will fill the brake booster with brake fluid, which is a bad thing. I'm not sure I want brake fluid in the oil Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://w

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Veggie Oil Mercedes - $600 (Centerville)

2010-12-10 Thread Lee
Allan Streib wrote: > Now the ground around the area is saturated with vegetable oil, and the local > enviro officials are saying all the soil has to be dug out and removed at his > expense, and he might also get nailed for unpaid road fuel taxes. > Pretty wacky. I wouldn't use fryer veg oil

Re: [MBZ] cold starting

2010-12-10 Thread John Reames
You owe me a keyboard! -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Dec 8, 2010, at 20:58, Jim Cathey wrote: >> I have been told I need to adjust the valves so that is a job for the >> spring. Of course, I have been saying that for the several years I have h

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Veggie Oil Mercedes - $600 (Centerville)

2010-12-10 Thread Allan Streib
> This is a 1987 190D mercedes with a vegetable oil conversion kit. It can > run on straight diesel or vegetable oil. The car has i think 25 Km > which is about 15 miles. The car needs a new clutch, drivers side > mirror, maybe rear shocks, and a blower motor. some damage on front > dri

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread Greg Fiorentino
A failed vacuum pump can damage the power assist unit. This can be easily tested with the Mity-Vac. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Dillon Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 1:00 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread Peter T. Arnold
Sounds like an internal leak on M/C. O'haul or change it. Alternative, get a big surprise when going down a hill... -- Pete Arnold "You win some, You loose some and You wreck some! -Dale Earnhardt- On 12/10/2010 3:59 PM, Max Dillon wrote: OK folks, check my work here. After rebuilding the

Re: [MBZ] OT Tool Review

2010-12-10 Thread Dieselhead
I didn't see any nails, but the sawzall definitely CUTS IT! A sawzall is a CUT above any other Recip saw. This guy nails it. --R http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-6519-31-Amp-Sawzall-Reciprocating/product-reviews/B003FXD6L4/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissio

Re: [MBZ] Hot Key De-icer

2010-12-10 Thread RDeafBoy
I received 2 Hot Key De-icers from NexusGadgets.com. One is for me & I'm giving one for a gift .It works hot! ,and I'll get to try it out this coming week in Philly,Pa. when it's going to be in the high 'teens. BTW , I read on this list awhile ago where some ole German used 1/2 antifreeze

Re: [MBZ] Way OT -- Food disposer/composter

2010-12-10 Thread WILTON
Yes, it makes a difference. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Alex Chamberlain" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 3:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Way OT -- Food disposer/composter On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 11:22 AM, WILTON wrote: Disposer discharge into se

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread Fred Moir
Max, et al. M/cyl bypassing its' seals. Rebuild or replace. Worse in the cold, seals not as flexible. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 12/10/2010 3:59 PM, Max Dillon wrote: OK folks, check my work here. After rebuilding the calipers on my '95 E300, the service manual says to apply hard pressure to the brak

Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread Peter Frederick
If there is no fluid leak, the master cylinder is bad. Not a big job to replace, and not anywhere near as expensive and suddenly loosing your brakes all together! Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search li

[MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Veggie Oil Mercedes - $600 (Centerville)

2010-12-10 Thread Fred Moir
Alles. This on Cape Cod in NE Rust Central. Not mine etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA Original Message Subject:1987 Veggie Oil Mercedes - $600 (Centerville) Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:07:58 -0800 (PST) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net {email} has forwa

[MBZ] Fwd: 1992 Mercedes Benz Diesel - $2500 (Burlington, CT)

2010-12-10 Thread Fred Moir
Alles. 1992 Diesel Wagon?? Not minw etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA. Original Message Subject:1992 Mercedes Benz Diesel - $2500 (Burlington, CT) Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:06:09 -0800 (PST) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net {email} has forwarded you t

[MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal

2010-12-10 Thread Max Dillon
OK folks, check my work here. After rebuilding the calipers on my '95 E300, the service manual says to apply hard pressure to the brake pedal for a short period of time, and then check for evidence of leaks. When I did this test, no sign of any leakage, but the brake pedal slowly sank while I sto

Re: [MBZ] Way OT -- Food disposer/composter

2010-12-10 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 11:22 AM, WILTON wrote: > Disposer discharge into septic at my house was never a problem; 'asked the > people who bought house from me about it several months ago; 'still not a > problem. As with a disposer or any equipment anywhere, one needs to use > some common sense u

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Way OT -- Food disposer/composter

2010-12-10 Thread WILTON
Mine was plenty large and on a lot where I could not make a puddle with a hose. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 11:02 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Way OT -- Food disposer/composter I'll bet if your

Re: [MBZ] Way OT -- Food disposer/composter

2010-12-10 Thread WILTON
Grey water discharge onto the surface, into ditches, streams, etc., is illegal in NC; 'don't know 'bout SC. Disposer discharge into septic at my house was never a problem; 'asked the people who bought house from me about it several months ago; 'still not a problem. As with a disposer or any equ

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Way OT -- Food disposer/composter

2010-12-10 Thread WILTON
Our small bucket is dumped onto the compost pile often; doesn't have time to rot in the house. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 10:44 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Way OT -- Food disposer/composter The ba

Re: [MBZ] The E420 Lives!

2010-12-10 Thread Craig
On Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:14:07 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > That should be it Actually, there were two written in the manual, one on the page that described the process of unlocking the radio and one on the back. The one on the back was the correct one. Another question: The manual page tha

Re: [MBZ] The E420 Lives!

2010-12-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
That should be it On 12/10/2010 10:23 AM, Craig wrote: On Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:13:44 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: Is the code card in the owners manual pack? No, but there is a code written the the radio manual. I'll try that. Craig ___ http://www.o

[MBZ] OT Tool Review

2010-12-10 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Way OT -- Food disposer/composter

2010-12-10 Thread R A Bennell
How about hooking it up to something like a composting toilet? I am no expert on what is in them but essentially a means of turning the compost periodically and a fan for odour removal and maybe a heating element to dy out excess moisture seems to be mostly what is talked about on web sites tha

Re: [MBZ] The E420 Lives!

2010-12-10 Thread Craig
On Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:13:44 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > Is the code card in the owners manual pack? No, but there is a code written the the radio manual. I'll try that. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Way OT -- Food disposer/composter

2010-12-10 Thread Jim Cathey
I'll bet if your septic tank and field are large enough, they could handle the additional discharge of the sink disposer, The rule I have seen, published, is that you can put any food material you want down the sink... provided you eat it first! -- Jim _

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Way OT -- Food disposer/composter

2010-12-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
30 + years ago I purchased an insinkerator-type disposal hooked up to a cheap plastic bucket, dubbed an "insant composter" or some such moniker. I ground up kitchen waste into a noxious slurry, but couldn't figure out a good way to turn this slurry into compost. It just sat on the ground and turn

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1985 Mercedes Benz 300TD - $500 (Hopewell Junction N.Y. )

2010-12-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
I spoke with the guy. It is basically a complete "U haul" deal. No chance of making it roadworthy, and no reliable way to test the motor from down here. I think I will pass on this tempting deal, unless someone on the list who lives near "Hopewell Junction" is willing to do a compression test fo

Re: [MBZ] Way OT -- Food disposer/composter

2010-12-10 Thread Max Dillon
The house I grew up in had a "grey water" discharge (i.e. from the sinks, clothes washer, shower, and tub) that simply went down and out over a forested hill side, and a septic tank for the toilet. The grey water discharge must have been well designed, as it never blocked up in the Wisconsin winte

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