[MBZ] Not yellow anymore

2011-08-22 Thread Hendrik Fay
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/08/19/burned-out.html Hendrik who has a fire extinguisher or two ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Not yellow anymore

2011-08-22 Thread Dwight Giles Jr.
Is that what would be called a grey market 300GD? Dwight Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 220K miles 1990 300D 2.5t 196K miles Wickford RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Hendrik Fay Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011

Re: [MBZ] LubroMoly follow-up

2011-08-22 Thread Rolf
Mostly snake oil. 99% diesel/petroleum/benzene. Running a tank of b100 will have similar effects. Nothing beats pulling injectors and having them cleaned at a Bosch shop. -Rolf On 08/19/2011 09:06 PM, Hendrik Fay wrote: Speaking of luby Moly, anyone use their Diesel purge/clean/flush

Re: [MBZ] Citation

2011-08-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Cimmeron, it was just a J car (sunbird, cavalier) On 8/20/2011 2:52 PM, WILTON wrote: Was Citation the cheap little Cadillac? If not, what was that POS called, other than POS, that is? Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] the 300SD laundry list begins

2011-08-22 Thread Allan Streib
As far as I can tell, the pump has a main line running directly to the brake booster, and a smaller line for other accessories. This is a bit different than on my W123 where the accessories are connected to tees in the main booster line. I plugged the smaller line and plugged the MityVac

Re: [MBZ] the 300SD laundry list begins

2011-08-22 Thread Allan Streib
On Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:17 -0400, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: As far as I can tell, the pump has a main line running directly to the brake booster, and a smaller line for other accessories. This is a bit different than on my W123 where the accessories are connected to tees in

Re: [MBZ] Calling Snook's Father - was lubromoly oil (was: OM617

2011-08-22 Thread Donald Snook
Max wrote: Didn't Donald say that his newly retired father (or father-in-law) was really keen on web research? Of course as a new Grandfather he's got more important things to do, like spoil his new grandson... Coincidentally, my father was in Wichita this weekend visiting us (and his new

Re: [MBZ] the 300SD laundry list begins

2011-08-22 Thread Rich Thomas
You need to rebuild the vac pump, fairly easy job. Order the rebuild kit from Rusty and budget a couple hours to do it. It's a bit fiddly getting the screws out and back in, but not a particularly hard job. --R On 8/22/11 9:17 AM, Allan Streib wrote: As far as I can tell, the pump has a

Re: [MBZ] the 300SD laundry list begins

2011-08-22 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: As far as I can tell, the pump has a main line running directly to the brake booster, and a smaller line for other accessories. This is a bit different than on my W123 where the accessories are connected to tees in the main booster line. I plugged the smaller line and

Re: [MBZ] Bundts and sitting on bump stops - 6.3?

2011-08-22 Thread Michael Canfield
Notice that the trailer has low spots for the wheels to set into. It does sit low but not as low as the trailer it appears to have lived on for years makes it look. Almost looks like it could be chained down still, that can't be good for the springs. Mike Who wishes he could afford enough

Re: [MBZ] Citation

2011-08-22 Thread Peter Hertzing
Yes - the best description comes form Lee Iaccoca SP?, in his auto biography. he says (give or take its from memory) One day the marketing guys a Cadillac realized the average age of their customer was between 75 and deceased so they ordered enough leather and gold trip to turn a caviler into a

Re: [MBZ] Citation

2011-08-22 Thread Donald Snook
Peter wrote: I've heard that GM finally learned not to make cars form junkyard parts, but I'll believe it when I see one 25 years old with 300,000 miles on it working well with minimal mechanicing, like my Benz. I had just under 300,000 miles on my 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 when I sold it in

Re: [MBZ] OT My truck

2011-08-22 Thread Donald Snook
Rich Thomas wrote: A few weeks ago I replaced the head gasket on my 96 Chebbie turck (5L v8) as it was barfing coolant out the back of the head. While generally a PITA job it went OK and I was careful to take notes, read/follow the Chiltons and some other stuff I found on the tubernets. Got it

Re: [MBZ] Citation

2011-08-22 Thread Donald Snook
Wilton wrote: Was Citation the cheap little Cadillac? If not, what was that POS called, other than POS, that is? That was the Cimarron. It was not based on the J Body Cavalier - not the Citation. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] Cimmaron

2011-08-22 Thread Donald Snook
MAO wrote: I think any caddy is the equal chevy in drag. I don't like modern cars - they all are in drag. Actually, there have been very few collaborations between Chevy and Cadillac. They both made some disastrous cars all on their own. The Cimarron was, of course, and exception. But, most

Re: [MBZ] OT My truck

2011-08-22 Thread Rich Thomas
Uh, yeah, it was built and bought in 96. It has this thing at the back of the engine that has a little spinny thing in it that points at these little metal things on this plastic doohickey that fits on top of the bit that holds the spinny thingie that has a bunch of wires sticking out of it.

Re: [MBZ] Bundts and sitting on bump stops - 6.3?

2011-08-22 Thread Mitch Haley
Michael Canfield wrote: Notice that the trailer has low spots for the wheels to set into. It does sit low but not as low as the trailer it appears to have lived on for years makes it look. Almost looks like it could be chained down still, that can't be good for the springs. The front wheels

Re: [MBZ] the 300SD laundry list begins

2011-08-22 Thread Jim Cathey
tested the line that runs to the injection pump (shut-off, I guess) and it would hold 10 of vacuum and then it sounded like a regulator was releasing anything above that. In other words I could pump it down to 10 and then I would hear a bit of a wheezing sound on subsequent pumps and it

Re: [MBZ] Cimmaron

2011-08-22 Thread Rich Thomas
That XLR (which I don't think they sell anymore?) is basically a Corvette with a zoomie body style. --R On 8/22/11 10:09 AM, Donald Snook wrote: MAO wrote: I think any caddy is the equal chevy in drag. I don't like modern cars - they all are in drag. Actually, there have been very few

Re: [MBZ] the 300SD laundry list begins

2011-08-22 Thread Allan Streib
On Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:19 -0700, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: tested the line that runs to the injection pump (shut-off, I guess) and it would hold 10 of vacuum and then it sounded like a regulator was releasing anything above that. In other words I could pump it down to 10 and

Re: [MBZ] Bundts and sitting on bump stops - 6.3?

2011-08-22 Thread Rusty Cullens
There are rubber buffers that were designed to be used when transporting those cars. They are part #'s 112 583 00 84 100 583 00 84. $ each. If those were in place the wheels wouldn't look like they do. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz

Re: [MBZ] Bundts and sitting on bump stops - 6.3?

2011-08-22 Thread Jim Cathey
the rear wheels are shoved farther into the body of the car than I've ever seen before. I had one that looked like that when the differential was out. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] the 300SD laundry list begins

2011-08-22 Thread Jim Cathey
Wouldn't a leak bleed down to zero though? Not necessarily in the early stages. A slight tear can close up at some pressures/positions. When they get worse it's a full-time leak. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Bundts and sitting on bump stops - 6.3?

2011-08-22 Thread Jim Cathey
There are rubber buffers that were designed to be used when transporting those cars. They are part #'s 112 583 00 84 100 583 00 84. $ each. If those were in place the wheels wouldn't look like they do. I bet some nice blocks of wood would do in a pinch! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Bundts and sitting on bump stops - 6.3?

2011-08-22 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: There are rubber buffers that were designed to be used when transporting those cars. They are part #'s 112 583 00 84 100 583 00 84. $ each. If those were in place the wheels wouldn't look like they do. I bet some nice blocks of wood would do in a pinch! But the hard

Re: [MBZ] Citation

2011-08-22 Thread Donald Snook
I wrote: That was the Cimarron. It was not based on the J Body Cavalier - not the Citation. I meant it WAS based on the J body which is a Cavalier not the citation. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] OT My truck

2011-08-22 Thread Donald Snook
Rich wrote: Uh, yeah, it was built and bought in 96. It has this thing at the back of the engine that has a little spinny thing in it that points at these little metal things on this plastic doohickey that fits on top of the bit that holds the spinny thingie that has a bunch of wires sticking

Re: [MBZ] Bundts and sitting on bump stops - 6.3?

2011-08-22 Thread Jim Cathey
But the hard rubber inserts would be more gentle if you hauled the car on a trailer. Never seen 'em, but I'm talking about reproducing them in scrap wood, rather than something even cruder involving wood. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] Bundts and sitting on bump stops - 6.3?

2011-08-22 Thread Allan Streib
Wood blocks, with a couple of layers of rubber from an old tire. On Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:22 -0700, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: But the hard rubber inserts would be more gentle if you hauled the car on a trailer. Never seen 'em, but I'm talking about reproducing them in scrap

Re: [MBZ] Bundts and sitting on bump stops - 6.3?

2011-08-22 Thread Rusty Cullens
These things only cost a grand, what is the big deal? 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: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To:

Re: [MBZ] Bundts and sitting on bump stops - 6.3?

2011-08-22 Thread Mitch Haley
Rusty Cullens wrote: These things only cost a grand, what is the big deal? A grand for four, or a grand each? All that I saw in your earlier post was a dollar sign. Didn't every W109 and hydro suspension W116 come with a set free? ___

Re: [MBZ] Bundts and sitting on bump stops - 6.3?

2011-08-22 Thread Dan Penoff
W111 and 112 chassis that had air bags came with them, too. My 1962 300SE had a set in the tool kit. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Aug 22, 2011, at 11:47 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Rusty Cullens wrote: These things only cost a grand, what is the big deal? A grand for four, or a

Re: [MBZ] Bundts and sitting on bump stops - 6.3?

2011-08-22 Thread Rusty Cullens
$175.00 each for the rear and $75.00 each for the front. There are 4 of each. 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

Re: [MBZ] OT My truck

2011-08-22 Thread Randy Bennell
I would think that a compression test or leak down test would identify any issues with valves leaking or head gaskets leaking. That would be easier than pulling of ac and valve covers to check the adjustment. Randy On 20/08/2011 11:44 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: Thanks, I was thinking to check the

Re: [MBZ] Bundts and sitting on bump stops - 6.3?

2011-08-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 8:59 AM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: $175.00 each for the rear and $75.00 each for the front. There are 4 of each. HA HA HA! I made my own for the 500SEL out of pine and zip ties. I can't see the greater shock absorption of rubber making any difference if

Re: [MBZ] Early 126 water in trunk

2011-08-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sun, Aug 21, 2011 at 9:41 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: A major source of trunk water can be the taillight seals. Or windshield, or trunk seal, or dirt in trunk seal, or the filler neck seal or filler pocket drain hose. I can see all of those except the windshield---how's it

[MBZ] 14 tire recommendations

2011-08-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
I know 14 tire choices are pretty limited these days. What are good, reasonably-priced all-seasons for a 123 or 126 with bundts---ideally some that might handle occasional snow and slush with a few bags of cat litter in the trunk? Mitch, are your favorite Generals available in the right size?

Re: [MBZ] OT My truck

2011-08-22 Thread Rich Thomas
Good idea. I'll have to peruse the HF ads see if i can find a tester cheap. --R On 8/22/11 12:34 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: I would think that a compression test or leak down test would identify any issues with valves leaking or head gaskets leaking. That would be easier than pulling of ac and

Re: [MBZ] Citation

2011-08-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
At Mecum Auction in Monterey a red 1957 Cadillac Biarritz convertible sold for way over $100K. It was basically a restored museum piece. On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 10:51 AM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: I wrote: That was the Cimarron. It was not based on the J Body Cavalier - not the

Re: [MBZ] Citation

2011-08-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 10:48 AM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: At Mecum Auction in Monterey a red 1957 Cadillac Biarritz convertible sold for way over $100K.  It was basically a restored museum piece. So in 2041 a restored '87 Cimmaron will be worth $100,000 adjusted for

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes/GMC 5-Speed Diesel Army 6x6 Cargo Truck w Winch - $2950 (Cornwall)

2011-08-22 Thread Fred Moir
Keep on Trukkin' Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred Original Message Subject: Mercedes/GMC 5-Speed Diesel Army 6x6 Cargo Truck w Winch - $2950 (Cornwall) Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:28:11 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 1982 300CD Turbo Diesel - $1800 (Waltham, MA)

2011-08-22 Thread Fred Moir
CD for you? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred Original Message Subject:Mercedes Benz 1982 300CD Turbo Diesel - $1800 (Waltham, MA) Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:30:46 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has

[MBZ] Fwd: 300TDT 1987 Mercedes Wagon Diesel - $700 (Northfield, VT)

2011-08-22 Thread Fred Moir
Attention Welders! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred Original Message Subject:300TDT 1987 Mercedes Wagon Diesel - $700 (Northfield,VT) Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:33:59 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has

Re: [MBZ] OT Politics

2011-08-22 Thread Scott and Gwen Ritchey
I no longer send money to political parties, committees, etc. It became clear to me that this just reinforces the status quo and perpetuates incumbentitis. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mountain Man Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 300TDT 1987 Mercedes Wagon Diesel - $700 (Northfield, VT)

2011-08-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Dang why are all the good ones up north Sent from my iPhone On Aug 22, 2011, at 12:58 PM, Fred Moir fred.s...@verizon.net wrote: Attention Welders! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred Original Message Subject:300TDT 1987 Mercedes Wagon Diesel - $700

Re: [MBZ] Cimmaron

2011-08-22 Thread Randy Bennell
On 22/08/2011 9:09 AM, Donald Snook wrote: MAO wrote: I think any caddy is the equal chevy in drag. I don't like modern cars - they all are in drag. Actually, there have been very few collaborations between Chevy and Cadillac. They both made some disastrous cars all on their own. The

Re: [MBZ] '07 R320CDI

2011-08-22 Thread Rusty Cullens
$1370.00 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: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, August

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 1982 300CD Turbo Diesel - $1800 (Waltham, MA)

2011-08-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
107 year old man available for dating. Great condition for his age. Was ambulatory as recently as 5 years ago. On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 1:58 PM, Fred Moir fred.s...@verizon.net wrote: CD for you? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred Original Message Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 300TDT 1987 Mercedes Wagon Diesel - $700 (Northfield, VT)

2011-08-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
It's time to move. On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 2:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Dang why are all the good ones up north Sent from my iPhone On Aug 22, 2011, at 12:58 PM, Fred Moir fred.s...@verizon.net wrote: Attention Welders! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred

Re: [MBZ] Cimmaron

2011-08-22 Thread Dan Penoff
I have to say that on initial impression I did not care for the Cadillac STS, as I thought it was too angular. After looking at them for a while, however, I have decided I like them. I wonder how they are as far as reliability and operating cost? Dan Sent from my iPhone On Aug 22, 2011, at

Re: [MBZ] Early 126 water in trunk

2011-08-22 Thread WILTON
He probably means rear windshield. Wilton - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 12:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Early 126 water in trunk On Sun, Aug 21, 2011 at 9:41 PM, Jim

Re: [MBZ] Cimmaron

2011-08-22 Thread WILTON
All of 'em look dated mighty fast - typically GM, etc. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cimmaron I have to say that on initial impression I did

Re: [MBZ] 14 tire recommendations

2011-08-22 Thread Fmiser
Alex Chamberlain wrote: I know 14 tire choices are pretty limited these days. What are good, reasonably-priced all-seasons for a 123 or 126 with bundts---ideally some that might handle occasional snow and slush with a few bags of cat litter in the trunk? Mitch, are your favorite Generals

Re: [MBZ] 14 tire recommendations

2011-08-22 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: I know 14 tire choices are pretty limited these days. What are good, reasonably-priced all-seasons for a 123 or 126 with bundts---ideally some that might handle occasional snow and slush with a few bags of cat litter in the trunk? Mitch, are your favorite Generals

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes/GMC 5-Speed Diesel Army 6x6 Cargo Truck w Winch - $2950 (Cornwall)

2011-08-22 Thread Fmiser
Fred Moir wrote: Keep on Trukkin' ~~~ Mercedes/GMC 5-Speed Diesel Army 6x6 Cargo Truck w Winch This is a low-mileage GMC Army deuce and a half 6x6 truck, professionally converted to a Mercedes 6-cylinder diesel truck engine and 5-speed manual transmission. It is currently fitted

Re: [MBZ] OT My truck

2011-08-22 Thread Rich Thomas
Well I need to get it sorted out as I might have to make a run for it in a coupla days, and go get a load of OSB for the windows and doors. --R On 8/22/11 10:54 AM, Donald Snook wrote: Rich wrote: Uh, yeah, it was built and bought in 96. It has this thing at the back of the engine that has

Re: [MBZ] 14 tire recommendations

2011-08-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 12:44 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: I don't know about elsewhere, but Tirerack doesn't sell the H-rated Altimax HP in a tall enough 14 size. You'd want 185/70 or 195/70. Kaleb has used the T-rated Altimax RT, which is available in 195/70-14. It looks like the

Re: [MBZ] 14 tire recommendations

2011-08-22 Thread John Reames
The pirelli's suck on wet pavement. -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Aug 22, 2011, at 15:44, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: I know 14 tire choices are pretty limited these days. What are good, reasonably-priced

Re: [MBZ] 14 tire recommendations

2011-08-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 1:58 PM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: The pirelli's suck on wet pavement. That's been my (limited) experience with Pirellis, too, apart from the Blizzaz-style studless winter tires. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

[MBZ] W126 door locks

2011-08-22 Thread Hans Neureiter
Last week I installed a new battery and since than the pump for the central locking system does not come on. When I had a vac. leak and the pump timed out, I reset it by momentarily disconnecting the #13 fuse. Does not work this time. -- Hans Neureiter, Katy, TX '82 300SD

Re: [MBZ] Calling Snook's Father - was lubromoly oil (was: OM617

2011-08-22 Thread Max Dillon
More likely he was visiting his grandson, you just happened to be there too... ;) Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: Max wrote: Didn't Donald say that his newly retired father (or father-in-law) was really keen on

Re: [MBZ] 14 tire recommendations

2011-08-22 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Thanks guys. Just browsing the reviews it seems like people like the HPs much better than the RTs---consistent complaints of the latter being noisy and squirrely at high speed. Google Shopping search, if it's to be trusted, doesn't turn up a 185/70 or 195/70 HP

Re: [MBZ] 14 tire recommendations

2011-08-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 2:40 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: Thanks guys.  Just browsing the reviews it seems like people like the HPs much better than the RTs---consistent complaints of the latter being noisy and squirrely at high speed.  Google Shopping

Re: [MBZ] Citation

2011-08-22 Thread Randy Bennell
I also suggest it is not a fair comparison as I suspect that Mercedes generally get better care than GM products that are considered to be throw away items. However, I also think that the newere north american vehicles do stand up better than the older ones did. My 10 year old F150 has 150K

Re: [MBZ] 14 tire recommendations

2011-08-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I put a set on a 190D once, I have the Altimax HP on my 92 300SD right now, that is what I am using if the price is right on them. On 8/22/2011 2:44 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: I know 14 tire choices are pretty limited these days. What are good, reasonably-priced

Re: [MBZ] 14 tire recommendations

2011-08-22 Thread Fmiser
m...@voyager.net wrote: I don't know about elsewhere, but Tirerack doesn't sell the H-rated Altimax HP in a tall enough 14 size. You'd want 185/70 or 195/70. On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 12:44 PM, Mitch Haley Kaleb has used the T-rated Altimax RT, which is available in 195/70-14. It

Re: [MBZ] 14 tire recommendations

2011-08-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 3:44 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks guys.  Just browsing the reviews it seems like people like the HPs much better than the RTs---consistent complaints of the latter being noisy and squirrely at high speed. Hmm.  I don't often drive faster than 75 mph (120

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes/GMC 5-Speed Diesel Army 6x6 Cargo Truck w Winch - $2950 (Cornwall)

2011-08-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 12:54 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Mercedes/GMC 5-Speed Diesel Army 6x6 Cargo Truck w Winch But _which_ engine???  Enquiring minds want to know!  And it really could use more than 5 speeds in the transmission. Maybe a _pair_ of 5 speeds. *grin* Twin stick shifting

Re: [MBZ] I bought a battery...

2011-08-22 Thread Max Dillon
I may be going by your neck of the woods on Saturday, maybe we can do coffee or lunch? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Well, 'preciate your concern, anyway. ;))) Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] Oil change, etc...

2011-08-22 Thread Max Dillon
How are they marked? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: The pumps that use ATF are clearly marked. Anything else gets power steering fluid. Similar but not the same, and ATF is suspected in seal failures in

Re: [MBZ] W126 door locks

2011-08-22 Thread Dieselhead
In the 124 CD, there is a procedure to reset the vacuum pump. I had never heard of this, or done it. There may be a similar procedure on the 126. Should be 80- something on the CD Last week I installed a new battery and since than the pump for the central locking system does not come on.

[MBZ] Anyone need a V8 Klima for AC?

2011-08-22 Thread Dieselhead
Part number 002 545 18 05 Klima relay for sale. Fits V8 124 and 126 models, and maybe more. $35 Controls the A/C compressor on/off based on several inputs. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] I bought a battery...

2011-08-22 Thread WILTON
Yeah, let's try that. Cracker Barrel? Selma (exit 97) or Wilson (exit 121)? Either one 'bout the same for me. Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 12:49 PM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] LubroMoly follow-up

2011-08-22 Thread Curt Raymond
Is this a different product from Diesel Purge? Why thats the old standby for cleaning the IP, injectors, etc. Plumb it into a clean container and run the engine on just that, watch black horrific crud pour back into your container. Which reminds me I need to diesel purge my '78 240D BADLY. I

Re: [MBZ] W126 door locks

2011-08-22 Thread Jim Cathey
Last week I installed a new battery and since than the pump for the central locking system does not come on. When I had a vac. leak and the pump timed out, I reset it by momentarily disconnecting the #13 fuse. Does not work this time. #13? Not #1? Make it a longer power-off than just a

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes/GMC 5-Speed Diesel Army 6x6 Cargo Truck w Winch - $2950 (Cornwall)

2011-08-22 Thread Jim Cathey
But _which_ engine??? Enquiring minds want to know! Probably OM342, the Mog/Truck engine. DI, not IDI, very noisy. Circa 100HP w/o turbo. Ether very much OK (and often required) in it. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Early 126 water in trunk

2011-08-22 Thread Jim Cathey
I can see all of those except the windshield---how's it get all the way back there? That would be the _rear_ windshield, of course. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 14 tire recommendations

2011-08-22 Thread Allan Streib
Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com writes: FWIW, the only reviewer of the Altimax RTs in Tire Rack's database with a Mercedes has a '77 300D and likes them fine. I would link directly if I could. (Is that you, Philip?) My 300SD came with four nearly-new Altimax RTs installed, size

Re: [MBZ] I bought a battery...

2011-08-22 Thread Rich Thomas
Y'all need to check on Irene - current forecast calls for landfall at Myrtle Beach Sat afternoon as CAT2 or 3. Either you leave like Thursday Max, or you'll be sitting in a parking lot for 2 days. while getting the agitation and rinse cycle all rolled into one. --R On 8/22/11 8:01 PM,

Re: [MBZ] 14 tire recommendations

2011-08-22 Thread Fmiser
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Thanks guys.  Just browsing the reviews it seems like people like the HPs much better than the RTs---consistent complaints of the latter being noisy and squirrely at high speed. Fmiser wrote: Hmm.  I don't often drive faster than 75 mph (120 km/h),

Re: [MBZ] I bought a battery...

2011-08-22 Thread Craig
On Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:23:58 -0400 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Y'all need to check on Irene - current forecast calls for landfall at Myrtle Beach Sat afternoon as CAT2 or 3. Either you leave like Thursday Max, or you'll be sitting in a parking lot for 2 days.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Plymouth van tranny question

2011-08-22 Thread OK Don
We purchased the '97 new. It's had 1 water pump, 2 idler pulleys/tensioners, 1 starter, 2 batteries, 1 axle seal, and a couple sets of tires in the 115,000 miles. It's using about a quart of oil and a quart of anti-freeze every 2500 miles now. No leaks. Thed rivers window would rather not come

Re: [MBZ] I bought a battery...

2011-08-22 Thread OK Don
Seven degrees of seperation between the start of a thread and the end? On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 10:01 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:23:58 -0400 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Y'all need to check on Irene - current forecast calls for

Re: [MBZ] I bought a battery...

2011-08-22 Thread WILTON
Yep. 'Round and 'round it goes. BTW, what's wrong with Diehards? Now, you see? We're back to batteries already. ;)) Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 11:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] I bought a

[MBZ] OT - Was Plymouth van tranny/hijacked to AB 380's

2011-08-22 Thread WILTON
'Found out today grandson's flying American from Raleigh-Durham to Heathrow, then British Airways from Heathrow to Nice, so probably not 380's this time. On 380's for round trip last summer. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] OT - Was Plymouth van tranny/hijacked to AB 380's

2011-08-22 Thread Dieselhead
Sounds like better accommodations. 'Found out today grandson's flying American from Raleigh-Durham to Heathrow, then British Airways from Heathrow to Nice, so probably not 380's this time. On 380's for round trip last summer. Wilton ___

Re: [MBZ] I bought a battery...

2011-08-22 Thread Craig
On Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:08:15 -0500 OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Seven degrees of separation between the start of a thread and the end? Or maybe stream of consciousness as a literary form? (I once wrote an essay in a college literature course saying that stream of consciousness was not a valid

Re: [MBZ] deuce and a half

2011-08-22 Thread RELNGSON
...I like the idea, but I had the same reaction.  I'm quite sure a deuce-and-a-half originally had a more interesting transmission than just a 5-speed... They had an inline six with a 4-speed Hydramatic and a 2-speed transfer case. RLE ___