Re: [MBZ] OT: G3 and G4 monitors

2012-02-04 Thread Dieselhead
Most weeks they have 2-4 Imacs available. nothing of the intel vintage has showed up yet. That leaves G5 and some G4s. Don't know about a power supply alone. Probably won't see that. Do they have any of the flat screen iMac machines? Or any PSU's for the same? Friend has a ppc iMac

Re: [MBZ] M103 Lifter tick

2012-02-04 Thread Hendrik Fay
Weel, you can use M1, however..I have had the tick on various M102/3 engines, tried M1..tick tick tick, stick Diesel engine oil in the M103 and after a while we have no tick tick tick. Diesel engine oil = more detergent. Hendrik who has no scientific proof of the effects of

Re: [MBZ] OT: G3 and G4 monitors

2012-02-04 Thread Jim Cathey
That leaves G5 and some G4s. Part of my 'upgrade' plan was to buy the G5 I now have, then keep an eye out for a fast quad at the right price. This one would then become the backup. I do also need to find the right video card for this one, the one it came with can't run the 30 display at full

Re: [MBZ] Ceramic ATE brake pads

2012-02-04 Thread Curt Raymond
Same calipers? I would start to doubt the calipers... -Curt Date: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:46:04 -0500 From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ceramic ATE brake pads Message-ID: m14nv76wab@156-56-179-237.dhcp-bl.indiana.edu

[MBZ] Useful computer stuff this week

2012-02-04 Thread Dieselhead
I compiled a listing of the computer tips from this week. I thought this week was particularly fruitful. It is mostly penguin or penguin/winders interaction. Mac content is the FreeNAS, a penguin that can sport AFS. FREENAS Fileserver

[MBZ] Fwd: Re: M103 Lifter tick

2012-02-04 Thread Dieselhead
Weel, you can use M1, however..I have had the tick on various M102/3 engines, tried M1..tick tick tick, stick Diesel engine oil in the M103 and after a while we have no tick tick tick. Diesel engine oil = more detergent. Hendrik who has no scientific proof of the

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: M103 Lifter tick

2012-02-04 Thread Dan Penoff
Just got back from looking at it. Nothing obvious going on, he uses the local Pennzoil oil change place, so there's no telling what sort of garbage they're putting in it (the sticker said 10W-30). Ouch! I gave him a spare Mann filter I had on the shelf and a shopping list. He's going to go

[MBZ] Mercedes content

2012-02-04 Thread Rich Thomas
I prefer the young lady but I'm sure most of you will ignore her and drool over the car. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2096164/Leticia-Peres-flashes-bra-atop-convertible-Mercedes-filming-advert.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes content

2012-02-04 Thread WILTON
Car? What car? I ain't seen no car! Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 10:51 AM Subject: [MBZ] Mercedes content I prefer the young lady but I'm sure

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: M103 Lifter tick

2012-02-04 Thread E M
I've had good luck with that too. Can't even remember my reasons for switching to it, but I seem to recall it was due to diesel having, or keeping, the higher zinc content. Ed 300E On 4 February 2012 09:54, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Weel, you can use M1,

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes content

2012-02-04 Thread E M
You read those British online rags too, eh?. ;-) Ed 300E On 4 February 2012 10:51, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.netwrote: I prefer the young lady but I'm sure most of you will ignore her and drool over the car. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/**tvshowbiz/article-2096164/**

[MBZ] 1985 300SD factory servi e manual

2012-02-04 Thread John P. English
OK, guys and gals, I have been surfing the net for days now for the ultimate trouble shooting, service, repair source for my precious 300SD. I must have found a dozen or more sources on twenty or more web sights with prices ranging from $20 to $400. But independent reviews by the people who

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes content

2012-02-04 Thread Rich Thomas
Yes they have lots of good car content. --R On 2/4/12 11:17 AM, E M wrote: You read those British online rags too, eh?. ;-) Ed 300E On 4 February 2012 10:51, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.netwrote: I prefer the young lady but I'm sure most of you will ignore her and drool

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD factory servi e manual

2012-02-04 Thread Rich Thomas
I have the MB service manuals on CD if you want a copy. I think they exist somewhere to download or access too. You can also benefit from searching the forums for a particular procedure, lots of people do detailed documentation of their repairs. Or just ask here! The best source is the

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes content

2012-02-04 Thread E M
Hard to argue with. ;-) Ed 300E On 4 February 2012 11:23, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.netwrote: Yes they have lots of good car content. --R On 2/4/12 11:17 AM, E M wrote: You read those British online rags too, eh?. ;-) Ed 300E On 4 February 2012 10:51, Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: M103 Lifter tick

2012-02-04 Thread Craig
On Sat, 4 Feb 2012 10:32:30 -0500 Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Any opinions on how long it will be before this stops (it didn't do it when I was there.) 10,000 miles? Less? 10,000 miles seems like the number that was quoted before. He works close by, so he doesn't put a lot of miles on

Re: [MBZ] OT: G3 and G4 monitors

2012-02-04 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 6:12 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Part of my 'upgrade' plan was to buy the G5 I now have, then keep an eye out for a fast quad at the right price. This one would then become the backup.  I do also need to find the right video card for this one, the one it

[MBZ] '97 S320 good buy?

2012-02-04 Thread Alex Chamberlain
IIRC, conventional wisdom is that W140s later in the run were not nearly as trouble-prone as the early ones, as M-B both got rid of some of the over-the-top features that were originally standard (e.g. parking feelers) and worked out the worst of the bugs (automatic door closers, evaporator, etc.)

[MBZ] Bones

2012-02-04 Thread Fred Moir
Not mine, etc. Mercedes 300 TD diesel wagon 1985 http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/2831457143.html 1982 Mercedes 300D http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/2831862006.html 1983 Mercedes Turbo Diesel http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/2823839739.html

Re: [MBZ] Bones

2012-02-04 Thread Dieselhead
The first one says Andrew all over it. I think he needs one in reserve. He already has a good engine. Not mine, etc. Mercedes 300 TD diesel wagon 1985 http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/2831457143.html 1982 Mercedes 300D http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/2831862006.html

Re: [MBZ] Bones

2012-02-04 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 11:17 AM, Fred Moir fred.s...@verizon.net wrote:   Mercedes 300 TD diesel wagon 1985   http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/2831457143.html Nice deal for someone! I think that navy blue is the best color for 123s. Alex ___

Re: [MBZ] '97 S320 good buy?

2012-02-04 Thread Rich Thomas
Well, it is THE BEST PRICE TO BUY! --R On 2/4/12 2:11 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: IIRC, conventional wisdom is that W140s later in the run were not nearly as trouble-prone as the early ones, as M-B both got rid of some of the over-the-top features that were originally standard (e.g. parking

Re: [MBZ] Useful computer stuff this week

2012-02-04 Thread Rich Thomas
I have a purchased WinXP disk I got years ago at work, it has a key on the CD box and I use that on one machine. I recently installed it on some other box (a Compaq), and used a key from a dead computer someone gave me (which is a system builders key on an old Compaq) , it phoned home and was

Re: [MBZ] Bones

2012-02-04 Thread Rich Thomas
The TD might not actually need a new engine? --R On 2/4/12 2:17 PM, Fred Moir wrote: Not mine, etc. Mercedes 300 TD diesel wagon 1985 http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/2831457143.html 1982 Mercedes 300D http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/2831862006.html 1983 Mercedes Turbo

Re: [MBZ] Useful computer stuff this week

2012-02-04 Thread Dieselhead
In typical MS fashion, M$ has several editions, and the key only works on one specific edition. Home OEM (kkeys are probably manufacturer spedcific, at least for the big guys) Pro retail Pro VLK and probably more. IF your tinkpad come from an enterprise environment, the key is probably for a

[MBZ] Fwd: Re: M103 Lifter tick

2012-02-04 Thread Curt Raymond
I've given up on the 15w50, it isn't CF certified anymore, Mobil says thats an expired certification although the oil still meets it... For cars that get synthetic (my 240D will go to conventional in the spring) its 5w40 around here from now on, except for the Ranger that specifically calls for

Re: [MBZ] 240D blower control

2012-02-04 Thread Curt Raymond
Dug into the '78 240D today to replace the blower motor control. A quick Google shows Dimitri went through this a few years ago but nothing specific. This job is a BASTARD since I couldn't figure out how to remove the plate the controls mount to, thus all your fiddling has to go through a 1 1/2

[MBZ] OT Who was going to work for Okrah?

2012-02-04 Thread Rich Thomas
Probably a good thing you didn't. http://www.suntimes.com/business/10421373-421/report-rosie-show-trims-30-employees-moves-to-smaller-chicago-studio.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: M103 Lifter tick

2012-02-04 Thread Rich Thomas
There was a flyer in today's paper, Pep Boys had 5qt of M1 and a filter for $35. --R On 2/4/12 3:14 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: I've given up on the 15w50, it isn't CF certified anymore, Mobil says thats an expired certification although the oil still meets it... For cars that get synthetic (my

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: M103 Lifter tick

2012-02-04 Thread Rick Knoble
On Feb 4, 2012, at 9:32 AM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: I gave him a spare Mann filter I had on the shelf and a shopping list. He's going to go pick up some Mobil 15W-50 today and we'll probably change it this afternoon or tomorrow. Now that your boy child has a MB, make up a

Re: [MBZ] OT Who was going to work for Okrah?

2012-02-04 Thread G Mann
Yep,, I heard the studio was being converted to a shooting range by conservative talk radio... lol Rosie has a new gig.. she is the poster girl for why full body burkas should be worn in public along with a new line of BDSM ball gags. should be more successful that the TV show I wish

Re: [MBZ] Bones

2012-02-04 Thread Dieselhead
The TD might not actually need a new engine? --R It looks to me that the front end is high, meaning no engine. So that + andrew's engine would likely still leave you short parts. And you would be short the factory hydraulic pump for the suspension and a means to drive it. My guess is

Re: [MBZ] Bones

2012-02-04 Thread Dieselhead
I agree, but the color is Midnight Blue. Nice deal for someone! I think that navy blue is the best color for 123s. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: M103 Lifter tick

2012-02-04 Thread Dan Penoff
Actually, I have two Topsiders. Well, at least the cans. I can't find the pumps and tubing for either one. I suspect they got lost in the last move. Damn. Dan On Feb 4, 2012, at 4:14 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: On Feb 4, 2012, at 9:32 AM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: I gave him a

Re: [MBZ] San Fran Craigslist

2012-02-04 Thread Rick Knoble
On Feb 4, 2012, at 12:09 AM, Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com wrote: Looking for someone to either look at for me or snipe from me. Says it going to crusher on Monday. Also says it runs, so have no idea how to get it to Indiana but is only asking $700 for it. Uship.com pick your price and

Re: [MBZ] Ceramic ATE brake pads

2012-02-04 Thread Rick Knoble
On Feb 3, 2012, at 10:46 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: I have Akebono pads, installed with new rotors on my 300D less than two years ago and they are pulsating. Chinese rotors and/or internally failed brake lines (acting as a one way check valve, causing the brake pads to drag

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD factory servi e manual

2012-02-04 Thread Rick Knoble
From: johnpengl...@hotmail.com It seems to be a simple question with no consensus of opinion: What is the best ( most comprehensive, authoritative and complete) source? Perhaps the answer is that no such source exists. Comments, please. Paper

Re: [MBZ] '97 S320 good buy?

2012-02-04 Thread Thomas Savage
On 2/4/2012 1:11 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: I'm thinking if that's the case then this one looks like a good buy: http://portland.craigslist.org/yam/cto/2820360010.html That looks like my car's twin (except under the hood.) I'm pretty sure the '97 had the full compliment of upgrades (except

Re: [MBZ] Useful computer stuff this week

2012-02-04 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Never pay for the disk. Little known fact, when you buy Windows, Office, or other key-protected Microsoft products, you actually buy the key, the disk just comes along for the ride and lets you install with it. Walt. On Feb 4, 2012 2:36 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: M103 Lifter tick

2012-02-04 Thread Rich Thomas
Just use a little vac of some kind, put some fittings on the cans for the vac hose and sucker hose, and yer good ta go. --R On 2/4/12 4:18 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Actually, I have two Topsiders. Well, at least the cans. I can't find the pumps and tubing for either one. I suspect they got

Re: [MBZ] 240D blower control

2012-02-04 Thread Jim Cathey
how to get it into manual tune mode. I think you just punch in the frequency on the number keys. Maybe have to hit * first. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT: G3 and G4 monitors

2012-02-04 Thread Jim Cathey
A 30 Apple Cinema LCD, I presume? Yes. Need a Mac dual-link DVI _with_ an ADC connector, which would mean Mac version to begin with. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: M103 Lifter tick

2012-02-04 Thread Allan Streib
Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: BTW M1 5w40 was $7.50 at Car Quest today. Royal Purple was $9.something, I forgot to check Lubromoly synthetic. I like our Car Quest because it has odd things like Lubromoly and Royal Purple that I never see at places like Autozone. I basically don't

[MBZ] 190d charging

2012-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Was checking some stuff on the kids 190d and was driving it down the street all the sudden the charging light comes on dim. So I check the voltage and it's about 13.5. Whats the spec with the engine running? Pulled the regulator did not appear way worn down to me but swapped in another with

Re: [MBZ] 190d charging

2012-02-04 Thread Craig
On Sat, 4 Feb 2012 17:53:29 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Was checking some stuff on the kids 190d and was driving it down the street all the sudden the charging light comes on dim. So I check the voltage and it's about 13.5. Whats the spec with the engine running? Should

Re: [MBZ] 190d charging

2012-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Didnt check that will do that tjough Sent from my iPhone On Feb 4, 2012, at 5:59 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sat, 4 Feb 2012 17:53:29 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Was checking some stuff on the kids 190d and was driving it down the street all the sudden

Re: [MBZ] 190d charging

2012-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Wonder if it's the vr or the whole alt though? Sent from my iPhone On Feb 4, 2012, at 5:59 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sat, 4 Feb 2012 17:53:29 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Was checking some stuff on the kids 190d and was driving it down the street all

Re: [MBZ] 190d charging

2012-02-04 Thread OK Don
Did you clean the slip rings on the armature? I've installed a new VR and had no charge from the alternator, then cleaned the rings with a bit of fine sandpaper, and had it working fine. On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 6:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Wonder if it's the vr or the

Re: [MBZ] 190d charging

2012-02-04 Thread Peter Hertzing
What's the battery voltage with the engine off? Sent from my iPhone On Feb 4, 2012, at 6:27 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Did you clean the slip rings on the armature? I've installed a new VR and had no charge from the alternator, then cleaned the rings with a bit of fine sandpaper, and

Re: [MBZ] 190d charging

2012-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I will try that. You talking about the contact the brushes ride on the center shaft? Sent from my iPhone On Feb 4, 2012, at 6:27 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Did you clean the slip rings on the armature? I've installed a new VR and had no charge from the alternator, then cleaned the

Re: [MBZ] 190d charging

2012-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Normal 12.8 or so Sent from my iPhone On Feb 4, 2012, at 6:52 PM, Peter Hertzing phertz...@gmail.com wrote: What's the battery voltage with the engine off? Sent from my iPhone On Feb 4, 2012, at 6:27 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Did you clean the slip rings on the armature? I've

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes content

2012-02-04 Thread Hans Neureiter
Any one notice the squirrel driving? So sad that made the list. On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 9:51 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I prefer the young lady but I'm sure most of you will ignore her and drool over the car.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: M103 Lifter tick

2012-02-04 Thread Hendrik Fay
The problem I have is that synthetic oil is pretty expensive over here and unless I used extended oil changes it is going to cost me $$$'s, so I'd rather change every 10k klicks using Diesel oil bought in 20 litre containers. Hendrik who uses quite a bit of oil Curt Raymond wrote: I've

Re: [MBZ] Ceramic ATE brake pads

2012-02-04 Thread Hendrik Fay
Pulsating brakes can be caused by not breaking in the new pads/discs, leaving a hot spot on the discs which wears differently from the rest of the disc. Hendrik who hates working on brakes Rick Knoble wrote: On Feb 3, 2012, at 10:46 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: I have

Re: [MBZ] 240D blower control

2012-02-04 Thread Tim C
On Feb 4, 2012 3:23 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: This job is a BASTARD since I couldn't figure out how to remove the plate the controls mount to, thus all your fiddling has to go through a 1 1/2 gap between that panel and where the radio is. Getting the old one out was bad, the

Re: [MBZ] nailing

2012-02-04 Thread RELNGSON
...What sound is nailing? What differentiates it from the normal klatta klatta of an MB diesel? Rick.. The term comes from the sound of a hammer striking a large nail. A short sharp crack with no regular pattern. It's a combustion noise caused by a less than perfect spray pattern due to

Re: [MBZ] Ceramic ATE brake pads

2012-02-04 Thread Allan Streib
Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au writes: Pulsating brakes can be caused by not breaking in the new pads/discs, leaving a hot spot on the discs which wears differently from the rest of the disc. Everything was silky-smooth for a year or so, just the last month or so I've noticed the

Re: [MBZ] lifter noise

2012-02-04 Thread RELNGSON
...Any opinions on how long it will be before this stops (it didn't do it when I was there.) 10,000 miles? Less?... Far less, I would think. When my Porsche 944 developed startup lifter clatter, Mobil 1 stopped it in 200 miles. And it wasn't the lifter but the drainback check valve in the

[MBZ] OT: anyone know about commercial cooking equipment?

2012-02-04 Thread Allan Streib
University is surplusing a 48 Viking commercial range. Something that's been on my someday list is to get a 48 range in the kitchen. The label on the back specifies natural gas, 5 W.C., anyone know if that's in the ballpark of a residential gas supply? Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD

Re: [MBZ] 190d charging

2012-02-04 Thread OK Don
Yes -- you have to turn it while polishing it. On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 6:52 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I will try that. You talking about the contact the brushes ride on the center shaft? Sent from my iPhone On Feb 4, 2012, at 6:27 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: M103 Lifter tick

2012-02-04 Thread OK Don
Um, yes - extended changes is what you do with that pricey artificial oil. I have extended it as far as 22,530 klicks (OM603) and the analysis came back fine. The suspended soot indicated it could have gone 50% more. On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 7:25 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: The

Re: [MBZ] 190d charging

2012-02-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Until you swapped alternators, I was going to say a bad diode gives a weak or pulsing light. Now I'm thinking it's a wiring/grounding issue. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: anyone know about commercial cooking equipment?

2012-02-04 Thread G Mann
A call to your local gas company will answer that question, I'll bet. The gas folks are very safety conscience and will have that info at their finger tips for your local area. Somewhere on your home gas regulator there is a sealed adjustment they can tune to meet requirements. [do resist the

Re: [MBZ] OT: anyone know about commercial cooking equipment?

2012-02-04 Thread Walt Zarnoch
A quick Google shows homes are 5 to 7 wc supply most of the time. Go for it! Walt On Feb 4, 2012 11:26 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: University is surplusing a 48 Viking commercial range. Something that's been on my someday list is to get a 48 range in the kitchen. The label

Re: [MBZ] Useful computer stuff this week

2012-02-04 Thread Benz Hogs
Google XP 9 in 1 and download the *.iso and burn it to a CD. It's a bootable CD that contains 9 different versions of XP. Select the one you wish to install based on your license key, and you're good to go. It's a great tool for computer admins that manage multiple different XP flavors,