Re: [MBZ] euro alert

Cute - "May not ship to United States" On Sat, Apr 16, 2016 at 11:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-E-220-CDI-/301931880802?forcerrptr=true=item464c8ae162:g:LSwAAOSwjMJXBzA0=301931880802 > >

[MBZ] euro alert

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Re: [MBZ] Alternator

Just so I am clear how do you measure a draw on the battery? There are several ways, some of which have been posted already. A clamp-on _DC_ ammeter works, but they work on the Hall effect and are not cheap, like the clamp-on inductive AC ammeters are. I have a nice Fluke, goes to 400A. Not

Re: [MBZ] POSitive, again

How did you patch holes? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 16, 2016, at 11:36 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > A couple months ago I wrote about the patching of holes under the battery and > patching the rubber grommets behind the battery in an attempt to keep the

Re: [MBZ] OM603 oil filter cap & tube

Dang. Bolt ("oil line") is $87.00 list, but the cover is only $43.50. Dan "Oil Line" is $65.86 From MB OEM Parts = MB Of Naperville, IL http://www.mboemparts.com/ I may have to compare them to Northlake in the future for MB only pahtz. But I am looking for a much cheaper solution, along

[MBZ] POSitive, again

A couple months ago I wrote about the patching of holes under the battery and patching the rubber grommets behind the battery in an attempt to keep the rain out. For the last 3" monsoon the car was in the garage. But, the one before that it was out, and it may have been 5-6" and high winds.

Re: [MBZ] Today's Fun

Nothing wrong with that, M1 would be my second choice. Since this was on sale for less than M1, I jumped at the opportunity. And it’s the factory recommended stuff, so you can’t go wrong with it. Dan > On Apr 16, 2016, at 10:23 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Today's Fun

Oh Ok. I have been using M1 ATF in my 124 for over 140k miles. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Apr 16, 2016 10:19 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > Febi 08971. > > Jaime was kind enough to point out the sale FCPEuro had a week ago Friday > for

Re: [MBZ] Today's Fun

Febi 08971. Jaime was kind enough to point out the sale FCPEuro had a week ago Friday for $7.11/liter. I bought 10 at that price, and free shipping, too! Dan > On Apr 16, 2016, at 10:14 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > Dan. > What type of ATF did you use? You remind me

Re: [MBZ] Today's Fun

Dan. What type of ATF did you use? You remind me that I need to put the belly pans back on my 90 300D. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Apr 16, 2016 9:50 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: Did a transmission fluid and filter change with Febi fluid

Re: [MBZ] OM603 oil filter cap & tube

Kleb sez: I will look and see. What happened to yours? What happened was: More abuse on the poor car. (POSitive: 87 300D from Fla-DUH) I am thinking unless you get a car from a codger at Naples, that Fla-DUH cars are as bad as Houston scammer cars, but maybe a little cheaper. The bolt

[MBZ] Today's Fun

Did a transmission fluid and filter change with Febi fluid and filter. Probably wasn’t needed, but at least now I have a point of reference for future fluid and filter changes. Car does shift a little better. The other thing I did as a part of this was to install the front “noise capsule” or

Re: [MBZ] OT - 3D Printing

Mao. If you want dimensions of the Omre tray and grid just let me know. You’ll have to tell me specifically what you want in the way of measurements, but I can do it, no problem. Dan > On Apr 16, 2016, at 5:14 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > Karl wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Alternator

Not many multimeters are able to measure 1-20 amps of current. multimeters measure miliamps. a good meter would trip a breaker or blow a fuse where a cheap multimeter will let the smoke out if you apply even 1 amp. An old fashioned car ammeter could do it, but you'd have to wire in inline.

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

Seems like every trip to a mechanic for brakes and rotors costs a grand or two out here. So people will pay for something in good shape. On Apr 16, 2016 2:28 PM, "Mountain Man via Mercedes" wrote: > Karl wrote: > > Send me some photos and I will pitch yours to the neighbor

Re: [MBZ] OT - 3D Printing

The rollers were delrin, not the cage. Reverse prototyping via scanner is quite complicated and takes weeks to figure out for complex shapes if dimensions are critical. The rollers were delrin, not the printed cage. Rhino is still available for free download and use for 60 days or so. It can be

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

Thanks. I'll take a few glamor shots after I do my taxes. On Apr 16, 2016 5:28 PM, "Mountain Man via Mercedes" wrote: > Karl wrote: > > Send me some photos and I will pitch yours to the neighbor guy. He seems > > serious enough. > > Me too - I want photos. > Dimitri kudos

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

Karl wrote: > Send me some photos and I will pitch yours to the neighbor guy. He seems > serious enough. Me too - I want photos. Dimitri kudos is good word here at okiebenz. While more than I have ever put in a car, 10 sounds good for this guy who is tall and knows W123 lines. mao

Re: [MBZ] OT - 3D Printing

Karl wrote: > I drew up some roller bearing cages in rhino... Rhino - now that's a blast from my past. When in development, McNeel let people download rhino to play with it 20 years ago when internet was a mere baby. Delrin - was delrin the feed material? What materials are available? Other than

Re: [MBZ] OT - 3D Printing

I drew up some roller bearing cages in rhino to fit some delrin rod rollers. Printed them up. Worked fine. On Apr 16, 2016 4:12 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > Wow! Did my memory fail me there. He drew it in SolidWorks and printed > it himself. > > Dan a mind is a

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

10k isn't out of line for a decent one. I know of one guy who just paid 10 for a nice one here. These are buyers who are on a nostalgia trip and have the money to drive whatever they want. Anyone looking for cheap transport will buy a Sentra. Send me some photos and I will pitch yours to the

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

His name is Igor (that’s “Egor”) and he’s in San Diego. Here’s his web site: http://restoredinusa.com The wood surrounding my shifter is trashed. I mean trashed like pieces flaking off of it in big chunks. He said he could completely restore it for $100, He saw

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

Thank you, Jaime. I'll keep that in mind when I list my '83 240D. Gerry On Sat, 16 Apr 2016 07:18:39 -0400 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: > I think the best place these days to get real enthusiasts attention for > exceptional or interesting cars is bring-a-trailer:

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

Is he cheaper than drew? Drew did not like to work on run if he milk 123 124 126 etc wood. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 16, 2016, at 2:34 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I know a good wood guy in San Diego. Does really nice work for a reasonable > price. A

Re: [MBZ] OM603 oil filter cap & tube

I will look and see. What happened to yours? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 16, 2016, at 1:23 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does anyone have a junk OM603 from a 124? > > I need the oil filter housing cap and the center tube (where the 2 little > orings are)

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

I know a good wood guy in San Diego. Does really nice work for a reasonable price. A number of folks on Benzworld have used him and were very pleased. Dan > On Apr 16, 2016, at 10:55 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Good observations from Dimitri. I will of course

Re: [MBZ] Alternator

Crude but effective. Attaboy! Dan > On Apr 16, 2016, at 2:30 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I did it with a battery charger. with the cable hooked up, there was a 5A > draw on the charger when the battery is charged. With the ground cable > unhooked,

Re: [MBZ] OM603 oil filter cap & tube

Dang. Bolt (“oil line”) is $87.00 list, but the cover is only $43.50. Dan > On Apr 16, 2016, at 2:57 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Curly. > I do not have a spare, but... > 602/603/606 Have the bolt as 603 180 00 22 and the cover as 603 184 01 08. > HTH >

Re: [MBZ] OM603 oil filter cap & tube

Curly. I do not have a spare, but... 602/603/606 Have the bolt as 603 180 00 22 and the cover as 603 184 01 08. HTH Fred Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Curly McLain via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Alternator

I did it with a battery charger. with the cable hooked up, there was a 5A draw on the charger when the battery is charged. With the ground cable unhooked, there is ~0 amps on the battery charger. I also did the nighttime spark test. It won't measure current, but it will tell you if there

[MBZ] OM603 oil filter cap & tube

Does anyone have a junk OM603 from a 124? I need the oil filter housing cap and the center tube (where the 2 little orings are) The 126 cap will not work, as the center tube is fixed in the 126 oil filter housing cap. On the 124, it unscrews separately. Thanks

Re: [MBZ] Alternator

So a multimeter won't work? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 16, 2016, at 1:20 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > Either an ammeter between the disconnected ground strap and the post or with > a "strapon" influence meter. > > At low draw, the ammeter between

Re: [MBZ] Alternator

To measure voltage (potential) you measure between two points to see the difference between the two points. To measure current you must be in series (in line) with the circuit to be measured. For AC circuits, this can be done easily using inductance to measure the current, as you would with a

Re: [MBZ] Alternator

Either an ammeter between the disconnected ground strap and the post or with a "strapon" influence meter. At low draw, the ammeter between ground strap and negative post is more accurate. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Alternator

Just so I am clear how do you measure a draw on the battery? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 16, 2016, at 11:47 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > If you pull the alternator plug and the battery drain ceases, > then it _is_ a (junction) shorted diode inside the

Re: [MBZ] Alternator

If you pull the alternator plug and the battery drain ceases, then it _is_ a (junction) shorted diode inside the alternator. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Alternator

Diagnosis 124 300D (POSitive) I pulled each fuse one at a time, and had no change in the ~5amp current drain with any fuse removed. I pulled the plug on the alternator, and the drain stopped, so I think it is some problem with the diodes/rectification circuits. At any rate, the car is

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

Good observations from Dimitri. I will of course replace or refinish the console wood surrounding the shifter and any other pieces that are less than perfect. On Apr 16, 2016 10:31 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > I’m not saying there aren’t $10k examples out there,

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on Hemmings. was: Selling a car on ebay

I sincerely doubt that any car Club member or tinkerer would want to pay my asking price. On Apr 16, 2016 4:10 AM, "archer75--- via Mercedes" wrote: > How much did it cost you to list it on Hemmings? Did you include a picture? > > I'm thinking about selling my biege/biege

Re: [MBZ] 123 cup holder for center console

For my first 300td I mounted a nifty folding cup holder on the driver's side door panel. I forget where I got it. On Apr 16, 2016 1:08 AM, "Curly McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > Here is another alternative for an MB cupholder: (see attachment) > > It's the one that is

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

I’m not saying there aren’t $10k examples out there, just that the cars that are commanding that kind of money are an outlier compared to the group as a whole. Since little of any substance as to its condition has been offered here, anything anyone says without having seen it is purely

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

BTW it's a 300TD, not a 240D. I agree with the bring a trailer route. I don't think it is unreasonable to expect in the 10 K range for that car if it is properly marketed and well photographed. Having seen it my myself I would say that it is a pretty nice example. It truly is rust free, it has

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

Holy crap Andrew had a long night of hookers and blow Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2016, at 11:56 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Since the car was repainted, has no rust, and a good interior, I was hoping > for ten Grand. Literally everything works.

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

I think the best place these days to get real enthusiasts attention for exceptional or interesting cars is bring-a-trailer: http://bringatrailer.com/ They have a large following and a diverse array of cars either offered for auction, or just found out on the internet for sale. You can submit

Re: [MBZ] OT - 3D Printing

Wow! Did my memory fail me there. He drew it in SolidWorks and printed it himself. Dan a mind is a terrible thing to waste > On Apr 16, 2016, at 7:03 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > There was a guy on BW that 3D printed one of those nylon blocks (sliding >

Re: [MBZ] OT - 3D Printing

There was a guy on BW that 3D printed one of those nylon blocks (sliding jaws?) that the window regulator rides in on a W126. Had one break on him on a Saturday, so he drew it up in Autocad and went somewhere locally to print it. Turned out well and he offered the file up to anyone who wanted

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

I think you’re unrealistic at that price point. How many miles are on it? Got service records? Where has the car lived most of its life? Prices on these are decent, but I think $10k is getting into the garage queen/rarely driven/one owner territory. Here is a link to sold listings on eBay

[MBZ] Selling a car on Hemmings. was: Selling a car on ebay

How much did it cost you to list it on Hemmings? Did you include a picture? I'm thinking about selling my biege/biege '83 240D stick shift manual everything garage queen and I don't want to go through the hassle of selling it locally. Some of the other internet Mercedes groups also list MBs for