Yeah. I was getting suspended for bounces from anyone with yahoo dot com email addresses . I had to white list Dimitri, Curt, and Fred. Anyone I forgot?
Yes. Dead easy. Just be careful about corrosion: aluminium and salt are a bad
combo, so you may find that you have stripped threads, esp the bleed valve.
Might want to give everything a good soaking with Liquid Wrench in case it
helps.
Also, under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you remove the control
Check your insurance. Some policies include vandalism.
Gerry
On 4/22/2014 8:59 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
If they're down to primer or bare metal you're screwed. No Martha'ing could
fix that.
Martha/Poos/Dan
On Apr 22, 2014, at 7:42 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
I discovered the 5 year old de
If w126 Gauge will read max if wire at sender is off or circuit is open. I found
This out when I changed the oil pan a couple of months ago.Thanks Ron Courcy
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Try drcolorchip.com
Their relatively thick rub-on paint system may fill it in...
I actually just ordered some of their kits for my Caledonia Green 300D and my
Horizon Blue 280SEL 4.5, since the original touch-up sticks are NLA from MBUSA.
I haven't tried the kits yet, but the colour looks corre
Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
That's good to know. Is it easy to r/r the sls valve as well?
Easy-peasy on my W201, a real bear to get at on my S210.
Don't know about your S123.
Mitch.
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On Tue, 22 Apr 2014 20:29:28 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin"
wrote:
> Uh no comment, it does seem appropriate though
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > And I presume his bottom is as read as the '97 is black.
Make that "red".
Craig
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On Tue, 22 Apr 2014 22:02:25 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel
wrote:
> That's good to know. Is it easy to r/r the sls valve as well?
Now that I cannot say; I've only worked on Sedans.
Craig
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Their drain spirals are screwed up as well.
On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 9:27 PM, Craig wrote:
> On Wed, 23 Apr 2014 08:53:28 +0930 Hendrik and Fay
> wrote:
>
> > who is in autumn not spring (actually you lot call it fall, why don't
> > you call spring rise? Ahh that's right you operate in systems
That's good to know. Is it easy to r/r the sls valve as well?
On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 9:25 PM, Craig wrote:
> On Tue, 22 Apr 2014 18:10:58 -0700 Jim Cathey
> wrote:
>
> > I personally removed the rear springs on a 123 in order
> > to check the pads, during a diffy transplant. It was not
> >
Uh no comment, it does seem appropriate though
Sent from my iPhone
> On Apr 22, 2014, at 8:28 PM, Craig wrote:
>
> On Tue, 22 Apr 2014 18:42:19 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin"
> wrote:
>
>> I discovered the 5 year old decided to take a thumb tack to the hood
>> and fender of my black 97 e300. This
On Tue, 22 Apr 2014 18:42:19 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin"
wrote:
> I discovered the 5 year old decided to take a thumb tack to the hood
> and fender of my black 97 e300. This kid should know better!
And I presume his bottom is as read as the '97 is black.
Craig
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On Wed, 23 Apr 2014 08:53:28 +0930 Hendrik and Fay
wrote:
> who is in autumn not spring (actually you lot call it fall, why don't
> you call spring rise? Ahh that's right you operate in systems where
> nothing makes sense:-D )
Now we know you Aussies are from another planet. In the Spring, pla
Robert Koziak wrote:
I was curious if it reads ok until it reaches the low level. Is there any way
electronically to get an oil quantity reading?
Oh, you were asking how to get the reading?
Turn the key to 'on' but not to 'start', and leave it that way for 30 seconds or
so until it says 'dis
On Tue, 22 Apr 2014 18:10:58 -0700 Jim Cathey
wrote:
> I personally removed the rear springs on a 123 in order
> to check the pads, during a diffy transplant. It was not
> hard, nor scary.
>
> Front's a different story!
WHAT JIM SAID!!
In fact, you have to restrict the movement of the
My gmail doesn't put curt's messages in spam. Not on my smart phone or my
laptop. YMMV. 5might be your security settings.
On Apr 22, 2014 9:04 PM, "Mountain Man" wrote:
>
> -Curt wrote:
> > Don't do like me and forget that the fog lights don't work with the
high beams on...
> >
>
> Curt - you a
I personally removed the rear springs on a 123 in order
to check the pads, during a diffy transplant. It was not
hard, nor scary.
Front's a different story!
-- Jim
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I suspect the system may be a bit more advanced than the earlier ones.
Which only tell you if the oil falls below a certain level.
Hendrik
who has had the low oil light come on once or twice
On 23/04/14 10:21, Robert Koziak wrote:
I was curious if it reads ok until it reaches the low level. Is
-Curt wrote:
> Don't do like me and forget that the fog lights don't work with the high
> beams on...
>
Curt - you are using DMARC yahoomail and gmail puts your messages in
SPAM. Mercedeslist has had an ongoing thread about DMARC for the past
week. Yahoo processes all sbcglobal email - i.e. all
Nice to see him using the hazard lights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwqEHbLh_QE
Hendrik
who has a little dump truck
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If they're down to primer or bare metal you're screwed. No Martha'ing could
fix that.
Martha/Poos/Dan
On Apr 22, 2014, at 7:42 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> I discovered the 5 year old decided to take a thumb tack to the hood and
> fender of my black 97 e300. This kid should know better! I
Robert Koziak wrote:
I was curious if it reads ok until it reaches the low level. Is there any way
electronically to get an oil quantity reading?
My 1999 goes from 'OK' to 'add 1.0 quart'. The next stages are 'add 1.5 quarts'
and 'add 2.0 quarts'. When it hits add 2.0 going down the road, yo
However Kaleb will have to get the young artist to sign the work.
Didn't one of the Beatles paint a RR in psychedelic colours?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbmDVeQ88W4
Hendrik
who is not an artist
On 23/04/14 10:23, Mountain Man wrote:
clay wrote:
That will not buff.
Put the whole car in a
Kaleb wrote:
> Cama moved to ME. Was pervine in atlanta too?
Pervine was in ATL.
Cama moved north someplace and I thought I heard it was ME. Didn't he
come from upstate NY? Where's Berryman when we need NY info.
Canfield? - speak up.
mao
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clay wrote:
> That will not buff.
Put the whole car in a time capsule.
Stop driving it now.
Replace all fluids for long term storage.
This is going to be come known worldwide as SpencerArt and will surely
be 6-figure piece at the 2038 Christie auction.
Be encouraged - the kid is like his dad.
mao
I was curious if it reads ok until it reaches the low level. Is there any way
electronically to get an oil quantity reading?
-Original Message-
From: Mitch Haley
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Sent: Tue, Apr 22, 2014 8:36 pm
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Dip Stick Question 2004 E320 4matic
Hendrik and Fay wrote:
Could not find English version
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aucrdPTfo4
Is this it?
http://filenuke.com/e71cqif4l2we
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Cama moved to ME. Was pervine in atlanta too?
On 4/22/2014 7:43 PM, Mountain Man wrote:
Kaleb wrote:
Is pervine still alive?
I was hoping that someone from around there might be able to say
something? Did John work for Matt? Did Matt move to ME?
Does Gary know?
mao
Gary wrote:
> and have dropbox account :)
Is that free?
Is it any better than the google thing?
...what's it called?... picassa?
mao
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Oooh dear, would insurance cover this?
Remember you left it parked in Okie city a few days ago and only just
discovered this.
That brings back memories of my boleadoras, which I only threw once.
I'd seen a National Geographic special on some savages that hunted birds wit
Kaleb wrote:
> Is pervine still alive?
I was hoping that someone from around there might be able to say
something? Did John work for Matt? Did Matt move to ME?
Does Gary know?
mao
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And I take it the car was parked level?
This dipstick is for various engines so there are different instructions
for different engines?
From what I can see there are two possibilities, either the dipstick is
wrong or the oil level is low.
I don't think this company would go to the trouble of sel
Robert Koziak wrote:
Hi All,
I know that 2004 E320 4matic doesn't come with an oil dip stick but I read that one could be purchased so I researched and bought one that was supposed to work. I chose one made by a company named "Kommen - Model #KM808-M. I changed the oil a few days ago and c
I actually let it settle overnight.
-Original Message-
From: Hendrik and Fay
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Sent: Tue, Apr 22, 2014 8:06 pm
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Dip Stick Question 2004 E320 4matic
I think the number is 120589072100?
When did you check the oil? Straight after running
That will not buff. That would need to be sanded and filled, then you might be
able to fake it with judicious application of touch up paint. Will not look
great, but better than right now. After you do the paint, you can buff.
clay
On Apr 22, 2014, at 4:42 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> I
I think the number is 120589072100?
When did you check the oil? Straight after running it?
If so there will be oil all over the engine that needs to drain back.
Hendrik
whose cars have always come with a dipstick
On 23/04/14 09:21, Robert Koziak wrote:
Hi All,
I know that 2004 E320 4matic
Oooh dear, would insurance cover this?
Remember you left it parked in Okie city a few days ago and only just
discovered this.
Hendrik
who also has scratches on the Merc caused by careless kids
On 23/04/14 09:12, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
I discovered the 5 year old decided to take a thumb tack
Hi All,
I know that 2004 E320 4matic doesn't come with an oil dip stick but I read
that one could be purchased so I researched and bought one that was supposed to
work. I chose one made by a company named "Kommen - Model #KM808-M. I changed
the oil a few days ago and completely drained t
I discovered the 5 year old decided to take a thumb tack to the hood and fender
of my black 97 e300. This kid should know better! I will have to get photos but
they appear to be deep and not sure if they will buff out.
Sent from my iPhone
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I don't think diameter is the thing so much, it's the strength of the
spring, from memory there are numbers or colours on them to
differentiate between the various types.
Hendrik
who is in autumn not spring (actually you lot call it fall, why don't
you call spring rise? Ahh that's right you op
Service manual assumes access to special tool plus they are not going to
suggest that the springs can be removed without it. Lawyers would have a
field day if things went wrong.
With care the rear springs can be removed without compression, using a
trolley jack.
In one episode of wheeler dealer,
No spring compressor is required, even though the book call for one. Did
this on my '85 wagon when I rebuilt the rear suspension. Loosen strut
connection at control arm. Bleed off pressure in SLS system. Lift the
back of the car until all pressure is off the springs, pull them out. Need
to be
Service manual says otherwise.
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Tuesday, 22 April 2014, 01:03PM -0400 from Mitch Haley :
Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
> I need a lift and a spring compressor, plus new springs and a replacement
> valve. Need to order the parts first...
I don't think you need a compressor in the back, even with se
Excellent, I'll check it next time i see it, as it just left a few
minutes ago.
--R
On 4/22/14 4:01 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
If it's a W126, the gauge is electric, not mechanical. Full scale means the
sender is grounded or the wire going to it, I believe.
Dan
On Apr 22, 2014, at 3:06 PM, Ric
Don't do like me and forget that the fog lights don't work with the high beams
on...
-Curt
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 13:23:27 -0400
From: LarryT
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 Fog Lights 91 300D
Message-ID: <5356a58f.2040...@comcast.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-885
If it's a W126, the gauge is electric, not mechanical. Full scale means the
sender is grounded or the wire going to it, I believe.
Dan
> On Apr 22, 2014, at 3:06 PM, Rich Thomas
> wrote:
>
> Noticed today that the gauge stays pegged at 3, car on/off/revving. What
> would cause that? Gauge i
Noticed today that the gauge stays pegged at 3, car on/off/revving. What
would cause that? Gauge in cluster busted?
--R
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First I need to confirm diameter of springs in the other wagon.
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Tuesday, 22 April 2014, 01:03PM -0400 from Mitch Haley :
Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
> I need a lift and a spring compressor, plus new springs and a replacement
> valve. Need to order the parts first...
I don't think you need a com
Why not?
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Tuesday, 22 April 2014, 00:34PM -0400 from Rich Thomas
:
Spring compressor not needed for rears, only fronts.
You need a jack and some jack stands. Harbor Freight is your friend.
Fatty is your springie thingie friend.
--R
On 4/22/14 12:26 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
> I need a lift
On the subject of fog lights, I bought a pair of proper size foglights
from FLAPS for my '83 300D. When I got home and tried to install them,
they were not sealed beam but had removable bulbs and would not attach
to supporting structure for the old sealbeams, and the bulb assbly was
wire in ra
Thx Jim -
I'm pretty sure my Fog lights work regardless of which lights are
on - they'll also work with only the parking lights. But I'll check -
I'll also look for the Lamp-Out Sensor Box. Is it near the fuse box?
Thanks again -
Larry
On 4/22/2014 9:29 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:
no lights,
Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
I need a lift and a spring compressor, plus new springs and a replacement
valve. Need to order the parts first...
I don't think you need a compressor in the back, even with sedan springs.
Was Max possibly offering to help you yank the springs out of the good car and
s
Spring compressor not needed for rears, only fronts.
You need a jack and some jack stands. Harbor Freight is your friend.
Fatty is your springie thingie friend.
--R
On 4/22/14 12:26 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
I need a lift and a spring compressor, plus new springs and a replacement
valve.
I need a lift and a spring compressor, plus new springs and a replacement
valve. Need to order the parts first...
On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 7:12 AM, Meade Dillon wrote:
> You want me to swing by, help turn some wrenches? No spring compressor
> required.
>
> Wednesday night, be there about 7 or
Too right. When my '85 went wrong it did it all at once and went VERY wrong. I
was taking an offramp at speed (the day after a ChowdaQ actually) when all of a
sudden the rear end went all weird. I thought we'd blown a tire...
-Curt
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 22:32:34 -0400
From: Meade Dillon
To: M
280 (or a 2xx anyway) was the straight 6 and from my understanding was a fairly
desirable car.
-Curt
Who might consider a 107 someday...
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 21:10:22 -0400
From: Meade Dillon
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 380 is a 560, original poser, hmmm
Message-ID:
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--R
On 4/22/14 8:29 AM, Dan Penoff wrote:
Amazing.
http://bringatrailer.com/2014/04/21/1979-mercedes-benz-300td-pick-up/
Dan
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no lights, no warning of failed bulbs, nothing - just no fog lights.
You sure the high beams aren't on? Both bulbs good?
I'm 90% sure the fuses are DOWNSTREAM of the switch,
so if they're hot (only with the switch on, of course)
then that eliminates everything upstream. There's
the lamp-out se
Amazing.
http://bringatrailer.com/2014/04/21/1979-mercedes-benz-300td-pick-up/
Dan
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Can't quite remember any other Merc being as famous for going hard in
the 80's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDB8OexxnSA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw-AxiVqihM
I could go on but you get the idea!
Hendrik
who still has a 201 to look after and yes it is a great driving chassis
On 22/04/14
You want me to swing by, help turn some wrenches? No spring compressor
required.
Wednesday night, be there about 7 or 8?
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
On Apr 21, 2014 11:00 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel" wrote:
> Are flying up to DC. for the weekend with your spring compressor by any
> chance?
>
>
> On M
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