[MBZ] cheap sls fluid

2013-07-05 Thread Rick Hawkins Java
this is supposed to have free shipping http://www.kellerheartt.com/product-p/550026267.htm?gclid=CMmNmu3Zl7gCFScS7AodIkkARQ shell tellus 15 is an approved fluid thanks, xx rick Rick Hawkins ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

[MBZ] 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA: Affordable Luxury?

2013-07-05 Thread Chris James
Is anyone else following the new CLA? In two months the new CLA250 should be finally arriving on dealer lots here in the US! 4matic an AMG version to follow. MotorTrend review/preview link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7gst2VVLso#at=503 Build a CLA now!

[MBZ] An I Just Stupid, or Clueless?

2013-07-05 Thread Dan Penoff
Some guy over at BenzWorld is claiming that the E class started way back with Pontons. I go and look it up, and there are articles talking about the same. Since when was the E class the son of Pontons? Befuddled Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] OT The good ole days of Car Washing

2013-07-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
You could probably track down a grown -up Cleo in .3 seconds. Might be fun to try. On Jul 4, 2013 5:49 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice Rich. Gotta love kids! Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] One for Henifay

2013-07-05 Thread Mitch Haley
Scott Ritchey wrote: Without the turbo IP and its ALDA, just a turbo won't add any power. Just disconnect the boost signal to your ALDA and you'll see. Best I can figure from the description, they replaced the ADA with an ALDA, turned up the pump, and checked it with an EGT gauge. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] An I Just Stupid, or Clueless?

2013-07-05 Thread Alex Chamberlain
-- On Jul 5, 2013 4:32 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Some guy over at BenzWorld is claiming that the E class started way back with Pontons. I go and look it up, and there are articles talking about the same. Since when was the E class the son of Pontons? Oceania has always been

Re: [MBZ] An I Just Stupid, or Clueless?

2013-07-05 Thread Peter Frederick
Some teenager making up history again. Benz model designations and badges were, and usually still are, the engine displacement/equipment and body type -- for instance, 220D indicated a 2.2L diesel engine, 280SE 4.5 indicated a 2.8L engine (as original design) in a heavy body equipped with

Re: [MBZ] OT The good ole days of Car Washing

2013-07-05 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 2:45 PM -0400 7/4/13, Rich Thomas wrote: Never did find out but I told Cleo I went there and tried to find his dad, Cleo thought that was pretty cool. He told his dad, who thought that was pretty cool too. I think it's pretty cool, too! :) -MMM- ___

Re: [MBZ] Hydraulic fluid for self leveling system

2013-07-05 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 5:30 PM -0500 7/4/13, OK Don wrote: Exactly - got the brake caliper cleaned up (minor corrosion at the bottom), new o-ring, and the brake works again and isn't leaking 5606 :-) We're flying again, till the new windshield arrives Monday or so --- Reminds me of the old joke concerning 5606

Re: [MBZ] 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA: Affordable Luxury?

2013-07-05 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 12:48 AM, Chris James c_ja...@gmx.com wrote: Is anyone else following the new CLA? If by following you mean sighing with dismay whenever I see a reference to it, then, yes. In two months the new CLA250 should be finally arriving on dealer lots here in the US! 4matic

Re: [MBZ] An I Just Stupid, or Clueless?

2013-07-05 Thread Dan Penoff
Apparently there is a display of the E class cars at the factory that shows this progression. ?? Sent from my iPad On Jul 5, 2013, at 9:13 AM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: Some teenager making up history again. Benz model designations and badges were, and usually still

[MBZ] Nice 124 Coupe

2013-07-05 Thread Dan Penoff
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1719916-fs-1988-300ce-100k-miles-excellent.html#post5851289 No price. That tells me they have unrealistic expectations. -D Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] An I Just Stupid, or Clueless?

2013-07-05 Thread Dan Penoff
This article was also quoted: http://www.edmunds.com/mercedes-benz/e-class/history.html Dan Sent from my iPad On Jul 5, 2013, at 9:53 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Apparently there is a display of the E class cars at the factory that shows this progression. ?? Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA: Affordable Luxury?

2013-07-05 Thread Frederick Moir
Real aircraft have round engines. Real Mercedes have diesel engines.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, July 5, 2013 9:52 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] An I Just Stupid, or Clueless?

2013-07-05 Thread Peter Frederick
Nothing remarkable about making a mid-sized car, everyone did it starting in the early 50's. Some marketing teenager making up history after the fact -- Benz has made mid-sized cars since the Ponton, sure, but there isn't much difference in design between the mid-sized and large (or small)

Re: [MBZ] An I Just Stupid, or Clueless?

2013-07-05 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 6:13 AM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.netwrote: Benz used this designation system along with chassis design numbers from the origin of the company I think until the 2000s, when some genius decided people were too stupid to tell what the S was for (or SL) and started

Re: [MBZ] Nice 124 Coupe

2013-07-05 Thread Mitch Haley
Dan Penoff wrote: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1719916-fs-1988-300ce-100k-miles-excellent.html#post5851289 No price. That tells me they have unrealistic expectations. Worse than no price, he's asking viewers to email offers to him. That's like bidding on eBay for

[MBZ] (no subject)

2013-07-05 Thread ALLEN D SAWYER
I am considering the purchase of a 1999 MN 320.  What are the problems  with this SUV? ADS ___ 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

[MBZ] TRENT update

2013-07-05 Thread Rich Thomas
The local detective says he has left voicemails on TF's cell phone but no response. He figures that might be why TF has shut down the 800 #, nervous things are closing in. Says he has been busy chasing dopers the last coupla days but has not forgotten about this guy, will let me know what

[MBZ] About 9 months ago?'

2013-07-05 Thread Gerry Archer
From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com Jack decided to go skiing with his buddy, Bob. So they loaded up Jack's minivan and headed north. After driving for a few hours, they got caught in a terrible blizzard. So they pulled into a nearby farm and asked the attractive lady who answered the

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300 pic

2013-07-05 Thread Mitch Haley
rmassm...@embarqmail.com wrote: I have a 95 E300D 375K miles and still going. It is my daily transport to and from work. I still get 33 MPG out on the highway. I have put 100K miles on it and I am the second owner. A real nice ride. I am currently waiting on a center muffler section that I

Re: [MBZ] Water in Trunk

2013-07-05 Thread MG
Hmmm. I will have to look into that if the window cracks on mine. I am starting to get some leaks in the rear window area. Manfred Date: Thu, 04 Jul 2013 17:07:39 -0400 From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com If you read the fine print, any glass installer will tell you that if they remove and

Re: [MBZ] engine noise

2013-07-05 Thread MG
That's what has me puzzled. It idles too evenly to point at something like that. Manfred Date: Thu, 04 Jul 2013 21:08:56 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net WILTON wrote: Remove oil drain plug and see what comes out with the oil after parking with pan sloped downward toward drain

Re: [MBZ] engine noise

2013-07-05 Thread MG
Great idea Wilton. I'll give it a try this weekend. Manfred Date: Thu, 4 Jul 2013 20:37:40 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Remove oil drain plug and see what comes out with the oil after parking with pan sloped downward toward drain plug. Wilton ___

Re: [MBZ] engine noise

2013-07-05 Thread MG
Yeah but if go as far as taking the pan off I might as well just get an engine and drop it in. The magnet idea is worth doing though. Manfred Date: Thu, 4 Jul 2013 21:21:08 -0400 From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com Dragging one of the retrieval magnets on a handle around the bottom of

Re: [MBZ] One for Henifay

2013-07-05 Thread Randy Bennell
Not necessarily. Somewhere, I have a book on Turbocharging and one of the examples they used was a 240D. They installed an aftermarket kit and noted that it made the engine run cleaner and use less fuel. My recollection is that they ran it a fair number of miles and reported that it was a

Re: [MBZ] One for Henifay

2013-07-05 Thread Randy Bennell
I truly doubt that applies with 240 and 300D engines, althought hotrod might be a relative thing. Randy On 04/07/2013 5:56 PM, OK Don wrote: Sounds right. How much difference do you think the turbo makes when the fuel is limited to safe ranges? Most times a turbo is added in an attempt to

Re: [MBZ] One for Henifay

2013-07-05 Thread Mitch Haley
Randy Bennell wrote: Not necessarily. Somewhere, I have a book on Turbocharging and one of the examples they used was a 240D. They installed an aftermarket kit and noted that it made the engine run cleaner and use less fuel. The most famous aftermarket turbo Mercedes was the Callaway 240D,

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300 pic

2013-07-05 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 7:26 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: rmassm...@embarqmail.com wrote: I have a 95 E300D 375K miles and still going. It is my daily transport to and from work. I still get 33 MPG out on the highway. I have put 100K miles on it and I am the second owner. A real

Re: [MBZ] Nice 124 Coupe

2013-07-05 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 7:09 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Dan Penoff wrote: http://www.benzworld.org/**forums/sale-wanted-trade-**

Re: [MBZ] One for Henifay

2013-07-05 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 8:33 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: The most famous aftermarket turbo Mercedes was the Callaway 240D, claimed 95hp. Faster than a NA 300D, and probably lasted a very long time.

[MBZ] 123 Front Brake Hose

2013-07-05 Thread Rick Knoble
Okay. I am changing out front brakes on the CD today. How do I remove the clip that holds the steel line and rubber hose? I guess I could break them, but I'd rather do it correctly. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] An I Just Stupid, or Clueless?

2013-07-05 Thread Jim Cathey
Until the teenagers took over the marketing dep't you had to _know_ the model line to know what was what. Not exactly an onerous task, but there you go. Good thing they fixed that for us. Prior to the introduction of that wretched 'class' system, that came in with price-point design, they only

Re: [MBZ] 123 Front Brake Hose

2013-07-05 Thread Jim Cathey
Okay. I am changing out front brakes on the CD today. How do I remove the clip that holds the steel line and rubber hose? I guess I could break them, but I'd rather do it correctly. Que? Unscrew the flare nut. The clip is held between the hose and the line. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] OT Fundraising......Monsanto Sucks!

2013-07-05 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Jun 28, 2013 at 8:04 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: My revenge against the agri giantsis to become 100 percent self sufficient in persimmons, with figs and raspberries to follow. Raspberries grow well in the DC climate? Do you have to do anything to protect the

Re: [MBZ] One for Henifay

2013-07-05 Thread Michael Canfield
Maybe a Chevette? Mike ___ 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:

Re: [MBZ] 240D no start

2013-07-05 Thread Dieselhead
So if battery was bad then why wouldn't it even crank with battery charger set 225A start mode. Why did it initially crank with battery charger and now not? Somebody once told me that it takes more like 1000A to crank one of these diesels over, if it's on the cold side. -- Jim When I

Re: [MBZ] Black smoke and loping at idle.

2013-07-05 Thread Dieselhead
II have engines sit for years and then fire right up. I don't think purge will help this problem. Mike Esh wrote: I drove it today about 20 miles on the highway. Have you tried to clean the pumps? They may have gotten gummy being stored with diesel fuel instead of calibrating oil. You

Re: [MBZ] Black smoke and loping at idle.

2013-07-05 Thread Mitch Haley
Dieselhead wrote: II have engines sit for years and then fire right up. I don't think purge will help this problem. So, you think if the pumps were removed from good running cars, the problem isn't in storage, so we're either looking at two different sellers sticking him/me with bad pumps

Re: [MBZ] 240D no start

2013-07-05 Thread WILTON
Nearly 30 years ago, late on a Fri afternoon, SWMBO and I headed out on trip to Charlotte, 'bout 3½ hours away in our 80 240D. Stopped for fuel about 20 mi away; got back in car - no start. A farmer was at pump in front of me; I asked him, Please, Sir. do you have jumper cables? Can you give

Re: [MBZ] Black smoke and loping at idle.

2013-07-05 Thread Michael Canfield
I agree on this IF the pump is not sitting on a shelf somewhere. A complete engine with a closed fuel system is a whole different story than a pump with old fuel and air in it sitting in storage. Did either pump have protective caps to cover the ports installed before storage? I do, however,

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300 pic

2013-07-05 Thread Chris James
That's a beautiful Emerald Green E300D SE! Some CL eBay sellers should see it take note of what a NICE car actually looks like! ;-) In time, looks like you'll have someone to pass it on to! :-) Thanks! -- Chris J. MBCA Peachtree section Past MB Models: '85 190D 2.2, '94 E420, '87 260E

Re: [MBZ] Black smoke and loping at idle.

2013-07-05 Thread Mitch Haley
Michael Canfield wrote: Did either pump have protective caps to cover the ports installed before storage? I don't know about replacement pump #2. The one he got from me was wrapped like a mummy in commercial duty Saran Wrap type stuff, padded with shredded paper and taped up in a cardboard

Re: [MBZ] OT The good ole days of Car Washing

2013-07-05 Thread Chris James
I think that's a cool ideal! :-) On 7/5/2013 8:01 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: You could probably track down a grown -up Cleo in .3 seconds. Might be fun to try. On Jul 4, 2013 5:49 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice Rich. Gotta love kids! Mike -- Chris J. MBCA

Re: [MBZ] 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA: Affordable Luxury? (what is a real Mercedes?)

2013-07-05 Thread Chris James
Some people think that if there isn't a 500 or 600 after an S or SL it isn't a real Mercedes! Perhaps they are more interested in having a status symbol, then anything else though... ;-) Wish they had sent the diesel over too, hopefully by next year we'll see the redesigned C with the 250

Re: [MBZ] 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA: Affordable Luxury?

2013-07-05 Thread OK Don
Real radios and TVs glow in the dark, real computers have lots of beads on sticks, etc. The A and B classes have been built for years, just because we don't get them doesn't mean they are not Mercedes. If it has AWD, who cares which way the crankshaft is aligned? On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 8:59 AM,

Re: [MBZ] 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA: Affordable Luxury?

2013-07-05 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 11:37 AM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: If it has AWD, who cares which way the crankshaft is aligned? The person who has to change the sparkplugs on the firewall side of a V-6? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA: Affordable Luxury?

2013-07-05 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: The person who has to change the sparkplugs on the firewall side of a V-6? I changed the plugs on a transverse vee engine once. When I got the 3.8 liter Taurus heads back from the machine shop, I put new platinum plugs in the rear head before I put it back on the

Re: [MBZ] An I Just Stupid, or Clueless?

2013-07-05 Thread Fmiser
Dan wrote: Apparently there is a display of the E class cars at the factory that shows this progression. Is this the same factory that screwed up the labels and designation? So why would you trust the signs at the factory museum? -- Philip ___

Re: [MBZ] 240D no start

2013-07-05 Thread Fmiser
Dieselhead wrote: Moral of the story: Put a new battery in you Diesel ever few years. take the old one and put it in the 107 SL or some other gasser where it can live out its old age. About the only diesel left in my fleet is the lawnmower. I guess I could rig a battery box for it, though

Re: [MBZ] An I Just Stupid, or Clueless?

2013-07-05 Thread Chris James
Midsize models can be traced farther back, but I think it would be fair to say the Pontons (like that of the W110 W111/W112 Fintail sedans), were forerunners of both the current E S Class. On 7/5/2013 7:32 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: Some guy over at BenzWorld is claiming that the E class started

[MBZ] Milling Machine?

2013-07-05 Thread Dan Penoff
Did someone here have a homebuilt 2 or 3 axis milling machine? If so, would you please drop me a PM? Thanks, Dan ___ 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] An I Just Stupid, or Clueless?

2013-07-05 Thread Rich Thomas
Could be both --R ___ 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:

Re: [MBZ] Milling Machine?

2013-07-05 Thread Rich Thomas
I have a CNC machine with a small wood router on it, I cut wood things with it. --R On 7/5/13 4:40 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Did someone here have a homebuilt 2 or 3 axis milling machine? If so, would you please drop me a PM? Thanks, Dan ___

Re: [MBZ] 240D no start

2013-07-05 Thread Gerry Archer
Drove into Autozone with a dead battery around 8:30 pm, turned off engine, and went inside to buy a new one. The two sweet young ladies would not install a new one because it was dribbling rain off and on. I asked for a jump and they brought out a small hand-held battery pack. I said I

Re: [MBZ] OT Fundraising......Monsanto Sucks!

2013-07-05 Thread Gerry Archer
Not that I'm defending Monsanto, but has anyone seen any hard evidence that genetically altered foods cause medical problems? Are there any ongoing studies? Gerry From: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com My revenge against the agri giantsis to become 100 percent self sufficient in

Re: [MBZ] OT Fundraising......Monsanto Sucks!

2013-07-05 Thread Mitch Haley
Gerry Archer wrote: Not that I'm defending Monsanto, but has anyone seen any hard evidence that genetically altered foods cause medical problems? Are there any ongoing studies? No, but when the federal government prohibits you from saying you are selling GMO-free food, you know somebody's

Re: [MBZ] 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA: Affordable Luxury?

2013-07-05 Thread Gerry Archer
On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 11:37 AM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: If it has AWD, who cares which way the crankshaft is aligned? The person who has to change the sparkplugs on the firewall side of a V-6? Alex Amen! Once inherited a small Toyota (can't remember it's name) that was front

Re: [MBZ] 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA: Affordable Luxury?

2013-07-05 Thread Mitch Haley
Gerry Archer wrote: Once inherited a small Toyota (can't remember it's name) that was front wheel drive with a longitudinal engine. It was easy to work on. Gerry The old Turtleshell, I mean, Tercel, before the name was used on a stripped Corolla? Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] OT Fundraising......Monsanto Sucks!

2013-07-05 Thread Michael Canfield
Just off the top of my head go to Fuckmonsanto.org. and see what there is there to read up on lately. Mike ___ 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] NOW TURBOCHARGER --*** WAS Transmission W124 91 300D

2013-07-05 Thread Larry T
re: Drive it like you stole it Yeah, I like that policy, BTDT! At least I used to - it's hard to drive it like that when it is about the same speed as my 240D ;-) I may pull the intake to check and clean it -- I remember cleaning the main plenum over the glow plugs -- but I'm not sure

Re: [MBZ] NOW TURBOCHARGER --*** WAS Transmission W124 91 300D

2013-07-05 Thread Larry T
Thanks Peter - I really appreciate you taking the tie to help. I like having something specific to check. A couple of questions, please ... Is it vacuum operated or electrical? I should be able to test it either way but just curious... When you say behind the air intake - do you mean between

Re: [MBZ] TRENT update

2013-07-05 Thread Larry T
Don't know if you still have any pull with Trent - I tried to access the catalog online for 91 300D and after clicking on 1991, then Mercedes I tred to click 300D but when I did I was told there were no parts available. I tried 6 or 7 times with the same result. BTW, I sent a note on the

Re: [MBZ] TRENT update

2013-07-05 Thread Rusty Cullens
I think he has gone away -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Larry T Sent: Friday, July 05, 2013 6:02 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] TRENT update Don't know if you still have any pull with Trent - I tried to access the

Re: [MBZ] NOW TURBOCHARGER --*** WAS Transmission W124 91 300D

2013-07-05 Thread Peter Frederick
The switchover valves are behind the air filter box, under the fender. On that model, there are three, one for the boost controller, one for the EGR, and one for the tuning flap in the intake, I believe. If any have failed, you are in limp mode -- no boost, no extra fuel, basically a NA

Re: [MBZ] TRENT update

2013-07-05 Thread WILTON
If he's not planning to send any parts, I'd think it very wise to stop listing them. Good luck on the contact part. Wilton - Original Message - From: Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, July 05, 2013 6:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] TRENT update Don't

Re: [MBZ] TRENT update

2013-07-05 Thread Larry T
i didn't see the email either -- but as far as selling MB parts being easy or hard -- I did it for a while as a home business - and I learned a LOT about profit margins when I went out of business -- I sold a lot of parts to a lot of people - all of my customers came back to me over and over -

[MBZ] India's transgenic cotton tragedy

2013-07-05 Thread Gerry Archer
subject in India, and what role Monsanto plays in the matter. http://www.france24.com/en/20130705-wb-en-reporters-india-transgenic-cotton-fields-monsanto-farmers-maharastra-state ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300 pic

2013-07-05 Thread rmassmann
I think it is an off white or palameno -Original Message- From: Alex Chamberlain Sent: Friday, July 05, 2013 11:41 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 95 e300 pic On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 7:26 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: rmassm...@embarqmail.com wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] TRENT update

2013-07-05 Thread Craig
On Fri, 5 Jul 2013 18:07:15 -0400 Rusty Cullens rustycull...@gmail.com wrote: I think he has gone away Which is really sad. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-07-05 Thread rmassmann
Yep! No Turbo in my car, which I thought was strange when I bought it. Robert Massmann 1995 E300D 375 Kmiles Oregonia Ohio -Original Message- From: Alex Chamberlain Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 1:41 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 95 e300 On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-07-05 Thread Mitch Haley
rmassm...@embarqmail.com wrote: Yep! No Turbo in my car, which I thought was strange when I bought it. The 124 diesel went from 147 hp turbo 603, to nonexistent, to 126 hp turbo 602, to 134 hp 24v 606 with variable intake tuning. When USA version of OM606 finally got a turbo in 1998, it

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300 pic

2013-07-05 Thread rmassmann
Only if I can keep the rust at bay. It did spend most of its life out in California, but being in Ohio there is more salt. Maybe I should get my 82 300D back on the road. Regards, Robert Massmann 1995 E300D 375 Kmiles Oregonia, Ohio -Original Message- From: Chris James Sent:

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-07-05 Thread rmassmann
I did clean the intake when I had to pull the head for a coolant leak. I also found out the the engine wire harness is a real issue also. -Original Message- From: Mitch Haley Sent: Friday, July 05, 2013 7:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

Re: [MBZ] 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA: Affordable Luxury?

2013-07-05 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 3:48 AM -0400 7/5/13, Chris James wrote: Is anyone else following the new CLA? FWD? FTS. -MMM- ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] NOW TURBOCHARGER --*** WAS Transmission W124 91 300D

2013-07-05 Thread Larry T
I may take it to the stealer - sounds like it may be beyond me - I could maybe do it but need pictures of what I'm looking for but cannot find anything in the WSM so far. I'm trying the parts websites in hopes of finding one there so I will know what I'm looking for. You said under the

Re: [MBZ] NOW TURBOCHARGER --*** WAS Transmission W124 91 300D

2013-07-05 Thread Dwight Giles
under the square air cleaner. There are about 9 vacuum pods under there. As Peter said several that need need to be tested. On Friday, July 5, 2013, Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: I may take it to the stealer - sounds like it may be beyond me - I could maybe do it but need pictures of what

Re: [MBZ] NOW TURBOCHARGER --*** WAS Transmission W124 91 300D

2013-07-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
You are farting in a whirl wind. You have to follow the step by step troubleshooting steps in the manual. Looking for parts at random is going to be a big waste of time. Could be any of a million different things. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 52013, at 7:12 PM, Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net

Re: [MBZ] NOW TURBOCHARGER --*** WAS Transmission W124 91 300D

2013-07-05 Thread WILTON
Doesn't he mean, under the filter box and on top of and by right front inner fender - in engine compartment? Wilton - Original Message - From: Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, July 05, 2013 8:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] NOW TURBOCHARGER --*** WAS

Re: [MBZ] NOW TURBOCHARGER --*** WAS Transmission W124 91 300D

2013-07-05 Thread Peter Frederick
Yes. Remove the air filter housing they are right there. 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 change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Turbo One for Henifay

2013-07-05 Thread Hendrik and Fay
The thing about melting pistons is to do with the load on the engine, from memory I read an article on melting pistons ages ago and the gist of it was that it only happens if the engine is being worked hard at it's limit for an extended time. So yeah if you where pulling a caravan up a steepish

Re: [MBZ] Turbo One for Henifay

2013-07-05 Thread Mitch Haley
Hendrik and Fay wrote: However if I was doing something like that I would be installing an oil cooler after the oil comes out of the turbo bearings. I believe Mercedes cools it after it goes through the oil pump and filter, so it's at its coldest when it goes to the turbo bearings. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] An I Just Stupid, or Clueless? Clueless

2013-07-05 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Not so, 93/94 marked the end of carburetted Merc engines. Hence no need to distinguish between injected and non injected. Far as lineage goes, it does not entirely matter but the S class started in the pontoon as well, with the super roundies. You could also argue that the smaller engined ones

[MBZ] Spent some time in heaven this evening

2013-07-05 Thread Rich Thomas
Got to meet a guy who lives up the road who has a fairly significant car and motorcycle collection.A number of Porsches, coupla Cooper works Minis, Ferrari, Shelby Mustang (one of the last new ones), a GT40 clone and a new GT40, an E-Type, a Caterham, a Lotus Exige, some sort of little open

Re: [MBZ] NOW TURBOCHARGER --*** WAS Transmission W124 91 300D

2013-07-05 Thread Rick Knoble
On Jul 5, 2013, at 7:12 PM, Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: I may take it to the stealer - sounds like it may be beyond me - I could maybe do it but need pictures of what I'm looking for but cannot find anything in the WSM so far If you'd like I can send a video or pictures off list.

Re: [MBZ] TRENT update

2013-07-05 Thread Rick Knoble
On Jul 5, 2013, at 5:58 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Fri, 5 Jul 2013 18:07:15 -0400 Rusty Cullens rustycull...@gmail.com wrote: I think he has gone away Which is really sad. For several reasons. One, the bimby name is done. Rusty AND Gary's labor of passion is no more.

Re: [MBZ] About 9 months ago?'

2013-07-05 Thread Chris James
I was expecting a different ending, ha! Good one! Hope you had a great 4th! :-) -- Chris J. MBCA Peachtree section Past MB Models: '85 190D 2.2, '94 E420, '87 260E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300SD Transmission not transmitting past 1

2013-07-05 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I am presuming the mechanic changed the oil and filter? The valve body can be removed and disassembled/inspected. Another valve body could be found to see if it is the problem. Lot easier to R and R the valve body than the entire transmission. Anyway first thing is to see what the fluid is like

Re: [MBZ] (no subject) ML320

2013-07-05 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I take it you are thinking about a ML320? If you are, don't, better off to go for a later one. http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/mercedes-benz/m-class/1999/single-page/ Apparently the cup holders break I am starting to see early ML come into my price bracket but I have a read of that and move on.

Re: [MBZ] TRENT update

2013-07-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Try autohausaz I just ordered from them, my 3rd order no issues at all. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 5, 2013, at 8:37 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: On Jul 5, 2013, at 5:58 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Fri, 5 Jul 2013 18:07:15 -0400 Rusty Cullens

Re: [MBZ] TRENT update

2013-07-05 Thread Rusty Cullens
You hit it right Rick. I talked to Trent's brother tonite. He got shafted for 24k. Me. A few more bucks. My customers got the big shaft and for that I apologize. I probably should have just shut Bimby down. Hindsight is 20/20. Once again I apologize for this, I will endorse Gary because he

Re: [MBZ] Turbo One for Henifay

2013-07-05 Thread Peter Frederick
Those wacky Finns use ceramic coated piston tops, and indirect injection engines are much less likely to melt pistons anyway. You are correct, though -- requires full power to melt them in the usual course of events. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300SD Transmission not transmitting past 1

2013-07-05 Thread Michael Canfield
I am late to chime in but has anyone mentioned to make sure the kickdown switch under the throttle pedal is coming back up and functioning properly? Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Turbo One for Henifay

2013-07-05 Thread Hendrik and Fay
It is not opened 403 horsepowers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlwTxw-027ofeature=c4-overviewplaynext=1list=TLRQDTBan8DNA Although he has now gone to S203 Hendrik who has opened his engine On 06/07/13 12:06, Peter Frederick wrote: Those wacky Finns use ceramic coated piston tops, and indirect

Re: [MBZ] TRENT update

2013-07-05 Thread Rich Thomas
So what did Trent's brother say the problem is? If he has a $24k nut in the game he must have some idea of the guy's story. And must have Had some confidence in the guy. This whole deal is screwy. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Jul 5, 2013, at 10:14 PM, Rusty Cullens rustycull...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] Turbo One for Henifay

2013-07-05 Thread Michael Canfield
Maybe 450 horsepowers, 820nm.Wow! I want one. Mike On Jul 5, 2013 10:46 PM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: It is not opened 403 horsepowers http://www.youtube.com/watch?**v=YlwTxw-027ofeature=c4-**

[MBZ] Volkswagen's slippery XL1

2013-07-05 Thread OK Don
Another review of the new VW -- http://editorial.autos.msn.com/blogs/blog--beating-the-man-in-volkswagens-slippery-xl1?icid=autos_4497GT1=22021 -- OK Don 2013 F150, 19 mpg 2012 Passat TDI DSG, 45 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___

[MBZ] No more R in Oz

2013-07-05 Thread Hendrik and Fay
http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/39EE958A9F13B368CA257B8A0022BE7C Hendrik who has a seven seater ___ 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

[MBZ] OT finally a good use for spoilers

2013-07-05 Thread Hendrik and Fay
http://www.funnyism.com/i/epicfail/31125 See they are useful. Hendrik who does not have spoilers ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] TRENT update

2013-07-05 Thread Rick Knoble
My biggest problem with Autohaus AZ is slow shipping. Rick Sent from my iPhone On Jul 5, 2013, at 9:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Try autohausaz I just ordered from them, my 3rd order no issues at all. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

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