[MBZ] Tiniest V-12 diesel engine

2012-06-24 Thread RELNGSON
Patience of a Saint and extremely skillful!!! (1220 hours) OPERATIONAL V-12 DIESEL ENGINE THAT FITS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND.  This is not CNC technology; this guy made everything at home on his lathe and drill press. Took 1220 hours (a year and a half?) to make the 261 pieces. Note the end-loa

Re: [MBZ] B-52 for wilton

2012-06-24 Thread Max Dillon
Definitely what Wilton needs, yo. That with some dubs and faux crocodile skin interior, pure chick magnet. Allan Streib wrote: >Saw a Chevy Impala equipped with one of these today > >http://www.b-52pro.com/products/MX18S.html > >Allan > -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD __

Re: [MBZ] #22 head

2012-06-24 Thread Max Dillon
Sorry, was sure I replied. Email coming your way... Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: >I emailed you offlist, for a price, but never saw a reply. Let me >know offlist how much you want for it. Thanks. > > -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] 124 A/C oil replacement volume per component?

2012-06-24 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 3:17 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > 120 mL of appropriate oil in the compressor, 2 oz for the receiver/dryer and > you should be good. > Somehow I don't think you got that "2 oz" out of the manual. ;) Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com Fo

[MBZ] B-52 for wilton

2012-06-24 Thread Allan Streib
Saw a Chevy Impala equipped with one of these today http://www.b-52pro.com/products/MX18S.html Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Engine mounts

2012-06-24 Thread buymbparts
You would think that cars would last longer. Dang. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: relng...@aol.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012 19:41:32 To: Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Engine mount

Re: [MBZ] Engine mounts

2012-06-24 Thread RELNGSON
> ...Only 343 kmi and needing engine mounts?!  ;<) > 'Can't depend on anything any more... > Similar to a seal failure in the clutch slave cylinder in my 944 last year after a mere 27 years in service. Sharp note to the manufacturer. RLE > > ___ http://www.o

[MBZ] Hylomar and the E320 water pump

2012-06-24 Thread Craig
In putting a new E320 water pump on, I thought I ought to use something to help seal the pump-to-block o-ring connection. In looking at past emails, I saw that Hylomar HPF was highly recommended. I looked on the web for it and found that it's no longer available as Hylomar HPF from Permatex, and th

Re: [MBZ] 124 A/C oil replacement volume per component?

2012-06-24 Thread Peter Frederick
120 mL of appropriate oil in the compressor, 2 oz for the receiver/ dryer and you should be good. 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] #22 head

2012-06-24 Thread Dieselhead
I emailed you offlist, for a price, but never saw a reply. Let me know offlist how much you want for it. Thanks. I've got a nice fresh #17 head for less money. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] The E320's water pump is out.

2012-06-24 Thread Dieselhead
That is not a "square" oring. It is a "dead" oring. it may well be the source of the leak. how do the shaft/seal look? If they look like new, the oring may be your only problem. You have to weigh the time/effort required to replace the WP later if/when needed against the dollar cost of the

[MBZ] 124 A/C oil replacement volume per component?

2012-06-24 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Does anyone have handy the section of the 124 FSM or TDB that gives the amount of oil to be reintroduced to the A/C system when replacing particular components? I am just about to button up the A/C on my '87 300D after replacing the manifold. I had to take the compressor off to do so (ask if you

Re: [MBZ] Nice looking TD local to me... $4k

2012-06-24 Thread Dan Penoff
They come up here pretty regularly, but again, you spend a lot of time vetting them, mainly due to the seller giving a lousy description or not totally disclosing the "details". There is a lot of junk out there, it just takes time to find the good ones. Dan On Jun 24, 2012, at 5:49 PM, Alex Ch

Re: [MBZ] Nice looking TD local to me... $4k

2012-06-24 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 6:43 AM, Max Dillon wrote: >> Rolf wrote: > >>http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/3096296853.html > Looks like rear is too high, someone has mucked it up.  If they increased > rear height by adjusting the SLS, the $$$ control valve will soon die. > Best case would be i

Re: [MBZ] W123 Coupe parts

2012-06-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
Fuel tank sender, door mouldings, seat servos if same as for an 85 300CD On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 2:06 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: > I am finishing off taking apart my 79 300cd.  It was a light blue with > white interior.  Open to any offers for coupe specific parts.  Keeping > pretty much anythin

Re: [MBZ] Nice looking TD local to me... $4k

2012-06-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
What are the "interior issues" I wonder... On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 1:00 PM, OK Don wrote: > So's the tailpipe!  Nothing a rattle can of silver won't fix though. > > On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 9:56 AM, WILTON wrote: > >> Are those wheels painted white?!?!?! >> >> Wilton >> >> - Original Message

[MBZ] Nice looking TD local to me... $4k

2012-06-24 Thread rogerhga
If you look close, the front and rear paint don't match. Appears there has been some rework for some reason. Also, very little view of the interior which could mean trouble. No view of the engine or undercarriage. Part of it shines a lot, but not enough for the $4k price tag. Just because it's N

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Dealers

2012-06-24 Thread WILTON
'Reminds me of the time in '67 when we defiant B-52 air crewmen wiped the alert vehicles (drab, dark blue 4-door crew cab pickups) down with thin coat of Diesel fuel and water to give 'em a brilliant shine when alert force manager (not commander) insisted we wax and polish the vehicles. 'Only t

Re: [MBZ] Euro manny

2012-06-24 Thread WILTON
And put the "new" Goodyears on it; raise price to $2500; give somebody a deal at $2000; 'don't hafta 'splain it. I never heard about 123's being hard to get in '84, '85. 'Had plenty around here, 'course, I wasn't looking for one; 'had an '80 240D in my garage. Wilton - Original Message

[MBZ] Mercedes Dealers

2012-06-24 Thread Gerry Archer
Gerry wrote: This is something I've never before heard of a dealer doing: "Bill Ringgold" wrote: Since my nephew owns a garage that repairs foreign cars I seldom go elsewhere, but on the one occasion I took my wife's MB to the dealer we were given a new C300 to drive [I didn't care for it], an

Re: [MBZ] Euro manny

2012-06-24 Thread OK Don
Yes - that's why I sold the two 300Ds - I have other things to do now, and am too lazy to mess with them anymore. On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 12:39 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > Yeah, despite this being an interesting car, I am always skeptical about > anything that would take a relatively simple effort t

[MBZ] W123 Coupe parts

2012-06-24 Thread Michael Canfield
I am finishing off taking apart my 79 300cd. It was a light blue with white interior. Open to any offers for coupe specific parts. Keeping pretty much anything I can use on my 83 300d. Message me offlist or text 607-339-9387. Hope someone can use some stuff before it goes off to the crusher.

Re: [MBZ] Euro manny

2012-06-24 Thread Dan Penoff
Yeah, despite this being an interesting car, I am always skeptical about anything that would take a relatively simple effort to make it far more presentable than it is, even more so when the seller points this out. Are people this inherently lazy? Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 24, 2012, at 1:0

Re: [MBZ] Euro manny

2012-06-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Hahahaha Sent from my iPhone On Jun 24, 2012, at 12:20 PM, OK Don wrote: > No rust, except for the two holes in the front fenders, and it'll start > better with a battery. > > On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 12:08 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > >> >> "The interior is very clean, and would really sparkle

Re: [MBZ] Euro manny

2012-06-24 Thread OK Don
No rust, except for the two holes in the front fenders, and it'll start better with a battery. On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 12:08 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > > "The interior is very clean, and would really sparkle with a simple > detailing." > > So why not do that before you try to sell it??? > > Allan

Re: [MBZ] Euro manny

2012-06-24 Thread Allan Streib
"The interior is very clean, and would really sparkle with a simple detailing." So why not do that before you try to sell it??? Allan "Kaleb C. Striplin" writes: > http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/3097212151.html > > -- > Sent from Craigslist Pro for iPhone and iPod > > > Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Nice looking TD local to me... $4k

2012-06-24 Thread OK Don
So's the tailpipe! Nothing a rattle can of silver won't fix though. On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 9:56 AM, WILTON wrote: > Are those wheels painted white?!?!?! > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Rolf" > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2012 9:04 AM > Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Engine mount Numbers

2012-06-24 Thread buymbparts
Left is 201 240 52 17 Right is 124 240 22 17 Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012 11:22:06 To: Mercedes Discussion List Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Engine mount N

[MBZ] Euro manny

2012-06-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/3097212151.html -- Sent from Craigslist Pro for iPhone and iPod Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubs

Re: [MBZ] Engine mount Numbers

2012-06-24 Thread WILTON
Only 343 kmi and needing engine mounts?! ;<) 'Can't depend on anything any more. Wilton - Original Message - From: To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2012 11:22 AM Subject: [MBZ] Engine mount Numbers All I am getting ready to replace the motor mounts on my 95 E3

[MBZ] Engine mount Numbers

2012-06-24 Thread rmassmann
All I am getting ready to replace the motor mounts on my 95 E300D, left and right are different part numbers. I am not signed up on the Mercedes Parts web sight so was hoping for some help from the group on which one is left and right. Thanks in advance. Robert Massmann 1995 E300D 343K miles O

Re: [MBZ] Nice looking TD local to me... $4k

2012-06-24 Thread WILTON
Are those wheels painted white?!?!?! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rolf" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2012 9:04 AM Subject: [MBZ] Nice looking TD local to me... $4k http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/3096296853.html ___

Re: [MBZ] Nice looking TD local to me... $4k

2012-06-24 Thread Max Dillon
I love the color and the headlights. Looks like rear is too high, someone has mucked it up. If they increased rear height by adjusting the SLS, the $$$ control valve will soon die. Best case would be if they installed new springs and really thick spring pads. Worst case they removed the SLS

[MBZ] Nice looking TD local to me... $4k

2012-06-24 Thread Rolf
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/3096296853.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 options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/m