[MBZ] OM603 modification WAS: OM603 Bent Valve?

Mine has a "new head" somewhere along the line, and idles poorly when cold (tach only work sometimes, I think it's the idle speed control), starts with a bump of the key most times, starts easily at 0F, and has 365,000 miles (or more, odo read 305,000 right now and the previous owner guessed 60

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT - Jeep heater hoses

How's that genset running? Did you move the power like you wanted? Still have the pictures of the derusting project? Runs OK, but I haven't started it in probably four years. It's propane, so that's OK. I roll it over with the starter a few times a year just to make sure it'll go if I need i

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bent Valve?

Peter Frederick wrote: >Mine has a "new head" somewhere along the line, and idles poorly when >cold (tach only work sometimes, I think it's the idle speed control), >starts with a bump of the key most times, starts easily at 0F, and >has 365,000 miles Try disconnecting the two-pin connecto

Re: [MBZ] Ronco!!!

Rear window has rust stains in the middle. Would CLR take care of that? Perhaps Whink? It's specifically for rust. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ T

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bent Valve?

Rick Knoble wrote: >Nope. Needs a title. Perfect car for Okie Acres. > >Rick >Sent from my iPhone. > >On May 7, 2012, at 9:22 PM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Doesn't say it needs a new engine does it? > >___ >http://www.okiebenz.com >For new

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bent Valve?

Mine has a "new head" somewhere along the line, and idles poorly when cold (tach only work sometimes, I think it's the idle speed control), starts with a bump of the key most times, starts easily at 0F, and has 365,000 miles (or more, odo read 305,000 right now and the previous owner guesse

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bent Valve?

Nope. Needs a title. Perfect car for Okie Acres. Rick Sent from my iPhone. On May 7, 2012, at 9:22 PM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Doesn't say it needs a new engine does it? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] Ronco!!!

More spring chickens than cougars to me clay On May 7, 2012, at 8:13 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > The Cougarmobile! > > --R (Start looking for some Wayne Newton tapes!) > > On 5/7/12 8:57 PM, clay monroe wrote: >> Time to do some drop top on Frosch. >> >> Got the hard top off and placed on the d

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

I have a high boiling point. Or do I mean low bp? On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 5:45 PM, OK Don wrote: > NOT ME. I've rarely been accused of being sane. > > On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 12:17 PM, Alex Chamberlain > wrote: > >> On May 6, 2012 7:35 PM, "OK Don" wrote: >> > >> > Don Willis = LT Don in IA. OK D

Re: [MBZ] Ronco!!!

The Cougarmobile! --R (Start looking for some Wayne Newton tapes!) On 5/7/12 8:57 PM, clay monroe wrote: Time to do some drop top on Frosch. Got the hard top off and placed on the dolly. I will be futzing around with minor rust items and cleaning the headliner. Save my pennies for a Rusty

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

I vote for the massage thing. For some reason women love that sh, er, stuff, even without the Happy Ending. Go buy a gift cert to one of those places, put it in a card with something like, "After all that hard work you need something to relax your mind and body blah blah" some sort of gooshy

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bent Valve?

Doesn't say it needs a new engine does it? My first OM 603 had factory new (or better) compression at 300k miles. I'd not be afraid of it. Compression was at the top of the spec for normal. Anyone have a good OM603 laying around? http://richmondin.craigslist.org/cto/2992899719.html _

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

Truth, but maybe more a result of the type of driving Dissel owners do. Diesels tend to be driven longer with fewer cold starts and more miles per start over 100k or so. Gassers are often driven a few blocks and shut off or a mile or 5. Exhausts rust out from short trips and lots of condensat

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

And on the OM 61x, 62x and 63x engines, the interior was well lined with soot in a lot of cases. (protecting from rust) > Dimitri Seretakis wrote: So is it rumor or truth that diesel exhausts last longer than gas? Truth. Much less water as a byproduct of combustion. --Philip __

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bent Valve?

Anyone have a good OM603 laying around? http://richmondin.craigslist.org/cto/2992899719.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery o

[MBZ] Ronco!!!

Time to do some drop top on Frosch. Got the hard top off and placed on the dolly. I will be futzing around with minor rust items and cleaning the headliner. Save my pennies for a Rusty order for replacement rubber seals, since the ones on it are not great. The fabric top seems to be a Califor

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

So 15 years with Prestone Green and 45-75 years with MB coolant? On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 6:36 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > With the modern coolants, a long time. With green crap a few years. > > Same as a Benz. > > > Peter > > On May 7, 2012, at 7:32 PM, Brian Toscano wrote: > > How long do co

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

With the modern coolants, a long time. With green crap a few years. Same as a Benz. Peter On May 7, 2012, at 7:32 PM, Brian Toscano wrote: How long do cooling system hoses last on American cars? On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 4:23 PM, Russ Williams wrote: Better be they supply most of the ho

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT - Jeep heater hoses

How's that genset running? Did you move the power like you wanted? Still have the pictures of the derusting project? On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 8:12 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: > I believe that all you need are 45/90/180 degree bends, straight hose, and >> a handful of hose barb union fittings. >> > >

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

How long do cooling system hoses last on American cars? On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 4:23 PM, Russ Williams wrote: > Better be they supply most of the hoses for the US manufactures. > According the my guy at the Local FAPS. > > > > On 5/7/2012 16:14, Brian Toscano wrote: > >> Thanks for another idea.

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

So is it rumor or truth that diesel exhausts last longer than gas? I think so. More fuel economy means less fuel means less water. Also soot/oily gook helps keep the water off the metal. Diesel exhausts tend to rot at the top, gassers at the bottom. -- Jim

[MBZ] Tony Lapine 1930-2012

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Re: [MBZ] exhaust life

> ...So is it rumor or truth that diesel exhausts last longer than gas?.. > Might depend on year of manufacture. My C300's twin pipes are 100% stainless steel from the manifolds to the polished tips. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go t

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

Better be they supply most of the hoses for the US manufactures. According the my guy at the Local FAPS. On 5/7/2012 16:14, Brian Toscano wrote: Thanks for another idea. Is Goodyear hose any good? On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 8:26 AM, Russ Williams wrote: Brian Try Rock Auto, is this the one y

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts now Okrah

not meant to be insulting, more like things worked out well for you. Getting on a sinking ship is no fun -- morale is horrible, constant fear of whacks, you'll be on your butt with no job, some other place, etc. --R On 5/7/12 5:13 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Keep reminding me why don't you? Want

Re: [MBZ] 1988 420sel project, should I go for it?

The "bumpers" are just those plastic covers over the steel. I have not removed them, but I can't imagine it is more than a few bolts. I sorta looked at them when I was under the SD doing the suspension, nothing looked too obscure. --R On 5/7/12 4:13 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://portl

Re: [MBZ] In charge?

Certainly he was/is an example for us. Do you want to emulate that example? Your choice. On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 12:15 AM, wrote: > > ...Seriously, he's probably speaking for many of us who remember LT Don > > from years ago. We'd love to hear from you more often... > > > Are you suggesting that

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

Google is not your friend - duckduckgo.com found it right away. On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 12:29 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > andrew strasfogel wrote: > >> I don't want to sound stupid so I will pretend to get it. >> > > I did Google search on the acronym and it assumed that I was trying to > type "new

Re: [MBZ] Bright lights gonna set my 300TE on fire

I didn't think that you were getting enough rain for it to be an issue. The rain is in the NE part of the country? If it does start to rain, everything stops and you party! On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 9:45 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > Well that's the thing with these bulbs, direct drop in replacement wi

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

NOT ME. I've rarely been accused of being sane. On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 12:17 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On May 6, 2012 7:35 PM, "OK Don" wrote: > > > > Don Willis = LT Don in IA. OK Don = Don Norris in OK > > > > Now I'm even more confused. Which one of you is Wonko the Sane? > > Alex >

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

That does get frustrating and depressing though. I know I have been through it with a number of vehicles. Now my truck is approaching that phase. It is an 02 so 10 years old. I say small signs of rust and yesterday, while crawling about under it with the grease gun, I noted that I now have a ho

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts now Okrah

You're probably better off. While she used to be a kick-*ss employer, with things continuing to tank you would probably be the first one out the door when the plug gets pulled (as I am sure it will at some point.) Everything always works out for the best, according to my now deceased maternal

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

I realize that at best I'm just fighting a delaying action, at some point the tin worm will have it. If I can keep it 2 more years I'll be happy. It wasn't a super expensive car to start with. I drive a lot so I don't consider a car an investment. Buy cheap, drive 'em into the ground, get anoth

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

Thanks for another idea. Is Goodyear hose any good? On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 8:26 AM, Russ Williams wrote: > Brian > Try Rock Auto, is this the one you need? > http://www.rockauto.com/**catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=**1333823 > > Russ W. > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts now Okrah

Keep reminding me why don't you? Want to rub some salt and lemon juice on it? Apparently the worlds richest woman tells her folks that she realizes it'll take ~5 years before the network shows a profit... -Curt Date: Mon, 07 May 2012 13:47:41 -0400 From: Rich Thomas To: Mercedes Discussion Lis

[MBZ] 1988 420sel project, should I go for it?

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3000527394.html Let's see, what could I get for those wagon wheels? I have four good bundts on the 500SEL Euro, a decent interior in the '82 380SEL parts car... how hard is it to swap 126 bumpers (to put the Euro ones on the 420)? Alex _

Re: [MBZ] In charge?

relng...@aol.com wrote: >> >Are you suggesting that Lt Don was an example to us all? I hope not. >> >> Love you too, Roger. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.

Re: [MBZ] 1988 300ce

On Mon, 7 May 2012 10:16:21 -0700 Alex Chamberlain wrote: > http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/2956641659.html > > IIRC this was the first year for the 124 coupe. Any gotchas to look out > for? Do these have any unique unobtainium parts like 123 coupe door > seals or SLC quarter window lou

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

'Nother ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Fmiser" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 2:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts > > Rich Thomas wrote: > > > > I vote for the massage thing. For some reason women > > love that sh, er, stuff > On 5/7/1

Re: [MBZ] Bright lights gonna set my 300TE on fire

Hendrik, i don't know if they've changed drastically, but the Osram bulbs i've got in some of my vehicles are probably older than your daughter, and some of the best our family has used. (we have several lighting geeks in the family, some by profession.) frankly, while it's likely th

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

> > > Rich Thomas wrote: > > > > > > I vote for the massage thing. For some reason women > > > love that sh, er, stuff > > On 5/7/12, Max wrote: > > > > THAT was funny! NNWWSNM, my new favorite acronym. > andrew strasfogel wrote: > I don't want to sound stupid so I will pretend to get it. I

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

Chasing rust is no fun. While my repairs last indefinitely there are always new spots in new locations that develop. If I had the time I'd devote a couple of months and clean everything up but that borders on restoration. Not something that is practical or feasible on a driver. Might not stop me

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

"Vacation snaps, could be, could be." Dan trying not to be seen On May 7, 2012, at 1:43 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Specifically: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT3_UCm1A5I > > > > Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 10:36:33 -0700 (PDT) > From: Frederick Moir > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

On Mon, 7 May 2012 12:00:03 -0500 Fmiser wrote: > > Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > > > So is it rumor or truth that diesel exhausts last longer than > > gas? > > Truth. Much less water as a byproduct of combustion. And more air, since diesels mostly run with a fuel/air mixture that's far below st

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

> Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > So is it rumor or truth that diesel exhausts last longer than > gas? Truth. Much less water as a byproduct of combustion. --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archi

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts now Okrah

Hey Curt, weren't you going to work for Okrah? I see where her network is set to lose $330M. You coulda helped! --R On 5/7/12 1:43 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Specifically: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT3_UCm1A5I Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 10:36:33 -0700 (PDT) From: Frederick Moir To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

Now that would be something Lt. Don could greatly appreciate. Rick Sent from my iPhone. On May 7, 2012, at 12:36 PM, "Frederick Moir" wrote: > NNWWSNMSNM > > Nudge Nudge Wink Wink Say-no-more Say-no-more. > Eric Idle of the Monty Python maniacal team. ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

Specifically: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT3_UCm1A5I Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 10:36:33 -0700 (PDT) From: Frederick Moir To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts Message-ID: <1336412193.56851.yahoomail...@web125001.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

On May 7, 2012, at 12:19 PM, "Mitch Haley" wrote: > > I think he said he was leaving because the rest of us didn't appreciate our > new president. > > Mitch. Hey! What about Andrew? Lt. Don is/was/could be one of Andrew's few allies when things get, um , political (even though there're nor r

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

Walt On May 7, 2012 1:36 PM, "Walt Zarnoch" wrote: > I always thought it was a H2G2 reference myself. > On May 7, 2012 1:33 PM, "WILTON" wrote: > >> LT Don. >> >> I think he works with mentally and/or emotionally-challenged patients; >> therefore, the name. I commend him. >> >> Wilton >> >> ---

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

I always thought it was a H2G2 reference myself. On May 7, 2012 1:33 PM, "WILTON" wrote: > LT Don. > > I think he works with mentally and/or emotionally-challenged patients; > therefore, the name. I commend him. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Alex Chamberlain" < > apchamberl.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

NNWWSNMSNM Nudge Nudge Wink Wink Say-no-more Say-no-more. Eric Idle of the Monty Python maniacal team.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: andrew strasfogel >To: Mercedes Discussion List >Sent: Monday, May 7, 2012 1:22 PM >Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Gi

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

So why did he leave the list? --R On 5/7/12 1:32 PM, WILTON wrote: LT Don. I think he works with mentally and/or emotionally-challenged patients; therefore, the name. I commend him. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Alex Chamberlain" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monda

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

LT Don. I think he works with mentally and/or emotionally-challenged patients; therefore, the name. I commend him. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Alex Chamberlain" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 1:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool On May

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

andrew strasfogel wrote: I don't want to sound stupid so I will pretend to get it. I did Google search on the acronym and it assumed that I was trying to type "news". ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

My thoughts, too. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Craig" To: Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 12:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend On Mon, 7 May 2012 11:59:38 -0400 "WILTON" wrote: Do they BLOW ICE COLD, too? ;<) 'Long about January, I'm sure they do! :-)

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

You could still be both. --R On 5/7/12 1:22 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: I don't want to sound stupid so I will pretend to get it. On 5/7/12, Max wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: I vote for the massage thing. For some reason women love that sh, er, stuff THAT was funny! NNWWSNM, my new favori

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

190D does, 240D needs 1 hose and a new dryer. Its due for a trip to my Indy in a couple weeks. I don't have time to keep up with everything it needs so I plan to use him to catch me up some. -Curt Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 11:59:38 -0400 From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

Alex Chamberlain wrote: On May 6, 2012 7:35 PM, "OK Don" wrote: Don Willis = LT Don in IA. OK Don = Don Norris in OK Now I'm even more confused. Which one of you is Wonko the Sane? Lt. Don Willis of Iowa. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used pa

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

I don't want to sound stupid so I will pretend to get it. On 5/7/12, Max wrote: > Rich Thomas wrote: > >>I vote for the massage thing. For some reason women love that sh, er, >>stuff > THAT was funny! NNWWSNM, my new favorite acronym. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '95 E300, '87 300TD > _

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

Not quite rusty enough to be a jalopy but getting there. I'm actually just about to embark on a rust repair extravaganza. I've yet to complete a surface rust repair I was really happy with, usually theres a divot left over so I want to see if I can't do better now that I've got a little more ski

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

John Reames wrote: Hear hear. (I second that). I wondered what happened to him. I think he said he was leaving because the rest of us didn't appreciate our new president. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

On May 6, 2012 7:35 PM, "OK Don" wrote: > > Don Willis = LT Don in IA. OK Don = Don Norris in OK > Now I'm even more confused. Which one of you is Wonko the Sane? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list ar

[MBZ] 1988 300ce

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/2956641659.html IIRC this was the first year for the 124 coupe. Any gotchas to look out for? Do these have any unique unobtainium parts like 123 coupe door seals or SLC quarter window louvers? Also, I know the coupes got the 104 engine before the sedans...

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

Hear hear. (I second that). I wondered what happened to him. -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On May 6, 2012, at 21:33, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > We all miss our Lt don, there is plenty you can contribute > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May

mercedes@okiebenz.com

That'll do it, too; I had no help, though, so I had to remove/relax the tensioner spring - still easy. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Craig" To: Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 12:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Poly-V / Serpentine Belt R&R On Mon, 7 May 2012 10:38:59 -0400 "WILTON" wro

[MBZ] OT: Sale on Network Attached Storage

There has been some comment about NAS lately, so when I saw that Newegg has a sale on NAS, I thought some might be interested. 15% Off All Network Attached Storage* Enter Promo Code EMCYTZT1556 at checkout. http://www.newegg.com/Store/Category.aspx?Category=241&Tid=18253&name=Network-Attached-St

Re: [MBZ] monovalve

I will make reading it again some more. With all the variations on this model, it is hard to nail down just what is what clay On May 6, 2012, at 8:37 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: >> I would not know one if I found it fangs deep on my backside. > > You won't find it there. Nor will you find one in y

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

On Mon, 7 May 2012 11:59:38 -0400 "WILTON" wrote: > Do they BLOW ICE COLD, too? ;<) 'Long about January, I'm sure they do! :-) Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/

Re: [MBZ] Get it together!

BC is better than WA vancouver http://www.mbcaseattle.org/MBCA-Seattle_Section/Events/Events.html - check Aug. 25-26 clay On May 6, 2012, at 8:29 PM, Dieselhead wrote: > Will the Belle of Bellingham be there? I'd go inta Seattle and drive up. > Stop by Mukilteo on the way up. > > While

mercedes@okiebenz.com

On Mon, 7 May 2012 10:38:59 -0400 "WILTON" wrote: > 'Don't know 'bout the 2.6, but the manual also talks about removing > shroud, radiator, clutch, etc., to replace belt on my '87 300D and '91 > 350SDL, too, but I can easily do it in a few minutes by merely removing > tensioner and threading belt

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

Do they BLOW ICE COLD, too? ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dimitri Seretakis" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 11:14 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend How rusty is your 240D? What color is it? Sent from my iPhone On May 7, 2012, at 11

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

How rusty is your 240D? What color is it? Sent from my iPhone On May 7, 2012, at 11:06 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: I don't actually have the 300TD anymore, it was my first MB so I do hold it with some fondness. It was a basket case though. If I'd known then what I know now I could have kept it lo

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

I don't actually have the 300TD anymore, it was my first MB so I do hold it with some fondness. It was a basket case though. If I'd known then what I know now I could have kept it longer but alas as an apartment dweller it was a terrible car. Of the other two it depends on what I'm doing. For c

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

So is it rumor or truth that diesel exhausts last longer than gas? Sent from my iPhone On May 7, 2012, at 10:13 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: Although I never seem to get anything done before breakfast... The secret is to eat breakfast late! 00TD too and the 190D is MUCH louder... Yeah, the turbo is

mercedes@okiebenz.com

'Don't know 'bout the 2.6, but the manual also talks about removing shroud, radiator, clutch, etc., to replace belt on my '87 300D and '91 350SDL, too, but I can easily do it in a few minutes by merely removing tensioner and threading belt around/over the fan one or 2 blades at a time. Study th

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

Sounds like you were busy. So which of the three cars is your favorite? Sent from my iPhone On May 7, 2012, at 8:43 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: Although I never seem to get anything done before breakfast... Anyway going whale watching last weekend (err, 2 weekends ago since its Monday) my '84 190

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

Brian Try Rock Auto, is this the one you need? http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1333823 Russ W. On 5/6/2012 21:47, Brian Toscano wrote: Quadratec and others only have the upper and lower radiator hoses (which are also still available from the dealer). Its the lines to/from the h

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

Although I never seem to get anything done before breakfast... The secret is to eat breakfast late! 00TD too and the 190D is MUCH louder... Yeah, the turbo is a pretty good muffler on its own. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts g

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT - Jeep heater hoses

I believe that all you need are 45/90/180 degree bends, straight hose, and a handful of hose barb union fittings. The last time I had this problem was on the genset, I used copper plumbing fittings for the bends and the diameter change. Not as pretty, true... -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

Talk about ugly! On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 7:51 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Alex Chamberlain wrote: > > What's needed is generic hose premolded with a variety of bends at >> different angles, and standardized fittings to join one piece to >> another, kind of like exhaust or PVC pipe. >> > > I believ

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

Alex Chamberlain wrote: What's needed is generic hose premolded with a variety of bends at different angles, and standardized fittings to join one piece to another, kind of like exhaust or PVC pipe. I believe that all you need are 45/90/180 degree bends, straight hose, and a handful of hose b

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 5:17 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > I suspect they don't offer molded hoses because every FLAPS carries heater > hose... > But in so many modern cars where the engine is a tight squeeze under the hood (and in a lot of older cars too) the typical generic hose that comes off a b

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

I will check NAPA next. Molded hoses would look nicer and for the hose that goes to the thermostat housing, would make the final bend to the housing nicer. Thanks for the suggestions. Brian On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 6:17 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > I suspect they don't offer molded hoses because

[MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

Although I never seem to get anything done before breakfast... Anyway going whale watching last weekend (err, 2 weekends ago since its Monday) my '84 190D dropped its muffler. We were running late so I jumped out, tossed it in the trunk and roared off. I'd done this on my '81 300TD too and the 1

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Diesel Adventure, At Night!

For right around a hundred bucks you can buy one pre-built. I've got one like this: http://www.amazon.com/Otech-Series-1200XF-Portable-Generator/dp/B000X5TCQK/ref=sr_1_45?ie=UTF8&qid=1336393234&sr=8-45 I got mine on special, I think it was $120 shipped. Runs real quiet, supposed to go 8 hours at

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

I suspect they don't offer molded hoses because every FLAPS carries heater hose... My local FLAPS will cut to length for me, they sell heater hose by the inch. -Curt Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 22:38:25 -0400 From: Walt Zarnoch To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

Rich Thomas wrote: >I vote for the massage thing. For some reason women love that sh, er, >stuff THAT was funny! NNWWSNM, my new favorite acronym. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new a

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Thanks, Tony. I am going to leave well enough alone for now and just keep an eye on things. For some reason I had it in my head that doing the belt on that engine was pretty straightforward and didn't involve any major undertakings. I am familiar with the shroud arrangement, so that shouldn't b

mercedes@okiebenz.com

Dan, the belt is probably about a year old or less. Whenever i replaced them on that car all I had to do was remove the two shrouds in the back of the radiator. The shroud assembly is too wide in its entirety to come out with the space given but they made it two part so that it can be removed

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

You can find pretty much anything you want as far as size/length/flexible/molded at NAPA. Just be sure to go to one that has a lot of delivery trucks. That means the bulk of their business is commercial. Dan On May 6, 2012, at 10:38 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: > Mcparts is fine, i have a 8 foot l