Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
I used that in the E300D and had no issues. The car was made unhappy by a dame in a SUV, but revived by a Ruskie who did a quick body panel fix and tried to flip the car for thrice what I sold if for clay > On May 13, 2017, at 5:56 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Can I use Mobil1

Re: [MBZ] Steam cleaner

2017-05-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
I have had great results with professional steam cleaning of the engine bay. Both #1 boy and I paid to have our engine bays made to look almost like new. There were no adverse effects either electronically or otherwise. The steam is no more invasive than standard road spray, where a pressure w

Re: [MBZ] Steam cleaner

2017-05-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
Uh, maybe I have something like this and have had mixed results depending on the application. It is great for interior work. Does wonders on surfaces and some detailing for the dash. Head light and tail light action on seals and other nooks and crannies. The heat does some good on the rubbe

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control

2017-05-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Sat, 13 May 2017 16:02:43 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Yes, paint stripper is required. You don't dip the board in it! You only > paint it onto the back side, where the solder joints are, CAREFULLY, so > that it doesn't get where you don't want it. Then wash it and the > conformal

[MBZ] Where are the lights?

2017-05-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am having trouble getting the bulbs to behave in the cluster on Allen. The things have never responded to the rheostat when I turned the headlights on. The rest of the stuff is also not really making photons. The fiber optic stuff does not seem to make light on the cluster, but the radio and

[MBZ] Ponton In TIn Man's Area

2017-05-13 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/6126529872.html Ponton in Dan G's neck of the woods... Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/

[MBZ] One for Wilton

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/10237/the-u-s-air-forces-last-tail-gunner-has-retired -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman

Re: [MBZ] O/T: Innovations, Old and New

2017-05-13 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Both of them are very cool - thanks for sharing! On Sat, May 13, 2017 at 6:11 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Listers: > > > > A couple of interesting developments: > > > > https://aleteia.org/2017/05/12/after-500-years-leonardo- > da-vincis-music-machine-is-bro

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Can I use Mobil1 75W-90 synthetic gear oil in my differential? I just wondered since I wasn’t sure if that was an issue if I had ASD. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing R&R 91 300D 2.5T

2017-05-13 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Big PITA. You need a good press and adapters to get the old bearing out and the new one in. Bearing failures are quite rare, and result in excessive runout and low frequency thumping or grinding, not a whine. Check the diff and the center bearing, both are much more likely sources, especiall

Re: [MBZ] Steam cleaner

2017-05-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
The plot thickens... http://www.motorweek.org/features/goss_garage/engine_cleaning "But there is one thing you do not do, and that is you do not use a steam cleaner. Everybody says, oh, I’m going to go get my engine steam cleaned. Well, that’s not what you do these days because steam can actua

Re: [MBZ] Steam cleaner

2017-05-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Friend of mine uses one of these to remove wallpaper when he flips houses. Might prove useful on carpet and fabric seats, I don't know. Doesn't look like what you'd use to 'steam clean' an engine. https://www.amazon.com/McCulloch-MC1275-Heavy-Duty-Steam-Cleaner/dp/BDF0RB __

Re: [MBZ] Steam cleaner

2017-05-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I was more interested in steam cleaning engine compartments maybe. Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2017, at 7:05 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have a carpet cleaner that uses hot water that has an upholstery attachment > (a little hand held carpet steam cleaner that sucks up the

Re: [MBZ] Steam cleaner

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I have a carpet cleaner that uses hot water that has an upholstery attachment (a little hand held carpet steam cleaner that sucks up the water) and it does a great job on the tough stuff. This thing just makes steam, it doesn’t suck stuff up like a carpet cleaner. This is what I use on car car

Re: [MBZ] I Listed This After a Long Night of Hookers and Blow

2017-05-13 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Me too. Well at least it has a manual transmission. Sent from my iPhone > On May 12, 2017, at 8:54 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was thinking there were bullet holes in the trunk as well. > > -D > >> On May 12, 2017, at 8:52 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> That

[MBZ] Steam cleaner

2017-05-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I wonder if this would have any useful purpose for use around vehicles https://www.harborfreight.com/1500-watt-steam-cleaner-kit-63042.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliver

[MBZ] O/T: Innovations, Old and New

2017-05-13 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Listers: A couple of interesting developments: https://aleteia.org/2017/05/12/after-500-years-leonardo-da-vincis-music-machine-is-brought-to-life/ https://phys.org/news/2017-03-patents-waterlike-polymer-high-temperature-ceramics.html#nRlv Greg _

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing R&R 91 300D 2.5T

2017-05-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have never had to do that job, but I have heard it's a real whore of a job. Sent from my iPhone On May 13, 2017, at 6:01 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: >> >> rear wheel bearings which would run around $700. That's a lot to spend on >> a 26 year old car. > > > By all accounts this is

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control

2017-05-13 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Yes, paint stripper is required. You don't dip the board in it! You only paint it onto the back side, where the solder joints are, CAREFULLY, so that it doesn't get where you don't want it. Then wash it and the conformal coat off, and resolder. -- Jim ___ htt

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing R&R 91 300D 2.5T

2017-05-13 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > rear wheel bearings which would run around $700. That's a lot to spend on > a 26 year old car. By all accounts this is a real bastard of a job, and requires a special tool. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 13 May 2017 18:12:13 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > That’s where I looked first. I was just pointing out that they were > close by if they did have them… It sounded like you had your keys and hat in hand and were walking out the door. Craig > > On May 13, 2017, at 6:06 PM, C

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing R&R 91 300D 2.5T

2017-05-13 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Just a thought. My rusty '87 300TD had a whine at 40 to 60 mph, that turned out to be the driveshaft center bearing. YMMV Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: 13 May 2017 15:08 To: Mercedes Dis

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
No but they are all over eBay. Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2017, at 5:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wonder if HF has them? They’re abut 5 minutes from my house. I’m going to > look…. > > -D > > >> On May 13, 2017, at 6:00 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I did check the EGR and the valve flange is blocked off with a very thin metal gasket, sort of the “coke can” approach. Thank goodness, this gives me some hope. -D > On May 13, 2017, at 11:44 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: > > I just try to understand the motivation. Something like the EGR gains >

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That’s where I looked first. I was just pointing out that they were close by if they did have them… -D > On May 13, 2017, at 6:06 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sat, 13 May 2017 18:03:29 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > >> I wonder if HF has them? They’re abut 5 minutes from

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Nope. -D > On May 13, 2017, at 6:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wonder if HF has them? They’re abut 5 minutes from my house. I’m going to > look…. > > -D > > >> On May 13, 2017, at 6:00 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I would get the Bushing pliers for s

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 13 May 2017 18:03:29 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I wonder if HF has them? They’re abut 5 minutes from my house. I’m > going to look…. You might try looking on their website first ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I wonder if HF has them? They’re abut 5 minutes from my house. I’m going to look…. -D > On May 13, 2017, at 6:00 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I would get the Bushing pliers for sure > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 13, 2017, at 4:50 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrot

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I would get the Bushing pliers for sure Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2017, at 4:50 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Did the final round for the day. > > Cleaned front carpets and mats. They cleaned up quite well. > > Got the windshield washer reservoir installed with a new gromm

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Did the final round for the day. Cleaned front carpets and mats. They cleaned up quite well. Got the windshield washer reservoir installed with a new grommet on the pump. Sadly, they dumped the washer fluid heater and redirected the coolant flow, but at least someone had the foresight to get

[MBZ] One For Mitch!

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
https://jxn.craigslist.org/cto/6114352570.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 1972 mercedes benz 350 SL

2017-05-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
rusted heap that is missing parts. He called the junk yard and got a very low offer for scrap value. May as well sell it to a person who might keep an SL on the road, than have it crushed outright clay > On May 12, 2017, at 1:16 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > $100? > > > Fred Mo

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Got under the car. Looks pretty good, no surprises. There are two pieces of flex used to “delete” the catalyst and one of them is leaking. I’m thinking I’ll take the car to my local custom exhaust guy and just ask him if he can fix the leak and hope he doesn’t want to get all official on me a

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
This is the guy, his name is Kris: https://sites.google.com/site/mbcruisecontrolrepair/home He’s pretty good about responding to inquiries. I sent him one of my bum weirdo 350SDL KLIMA relays and he was able to get it limping along for a little while The thought was to give him an example to

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control

2017-05-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yeah, that beats $149 for sure. let us know. On Sat, May 13, 2017 at 3:07 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Someone said to use paint remover in order to get the waterproof coating > off of pc boards before re-soldering. That seemed extreme since paint > remover is p

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Sat, 13 May 2017 16:09:04 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Dan says: > > >It is a testament to these cars that they survive stuff like this. > > So do Toyota's. > But as Dimitri says > > "Friends don't let friends drive Toyota's." > > Except Gerry. > We can make an exception for G

Re: [MBZ] E300D Arrives!

2017-05-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
Very nice clay > On May 12, 2017, at 8:24 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > You did leave something in the trunk that I need to return, so send me your > mailing address off list and I’ll get it back to you ASAP. > > Link to unadulterated pictures as it arrived in the driveway below.

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing R&R 91 300D 2.5T

2017-05-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
the rear outer axle bearing is more of a rum-room-room sound, or whump-whump-whump like a tire with slipped belts, but more grinding than a bad tire it is kind of a low growl. It closer to the sound of a starter turning over the engine. If you have a whine, that is from the pinion gear in the

Re: [MBZ] I Listed This After a Long Night of Hookers and Blow

2017-05-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
IIRC, the fellow who put Gump up on the bay of fleas wanted a goodly amount for the car and it was in not the best condition. I think he reposted a number of times at the high price before giving in and tossing it into the parts car posting. clay > On May 12, 2017, at 3:51 AM, Dan--- via Mer

[MBZ] A wise response ...

2017-05-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
to DBAG not wanting to sell diesels in USA https://youtu.be/KHD35pYJNXk The new cars will not be zombie or WWIII proof clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing R&R 91 300D 2.5T

2017-05-13 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I think it's one side but will have to ask. I'll have to check the WSM to take a look at the Wheel; Carrier so I'll know what I'm talking about... Buy Euro has the rear bearings got <$80 ea. Thx Larry On 5/13/17 3:01 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Is that price for both sides? How much

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing R&R 91 300D 2.5T

2017-05-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I'm assuming he checked to make sure there was oil in the diff, or that the noise was not the diff? Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2017, at 1:57 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hi Gang, > I sent this a few days ago but it never appeared - must be lost in cyberspace > I guess? >

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control

2017-05-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Someone said to use paint remover in order to get the waterproof coating off of pc boards before re-soldering. That seemed extreme since paint remover is pretty "strong" and it seems like it would damage components; especially caps. They didn't say whether or not to use water based or solvent ty

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing R&R 91 300D 2.5T

2017-05-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Is that price for both sides? How much is a new wheel carrier (that should have a new set of bearings?) from MB? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 13, 2017 2:57:18 PM EDT, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: >Hi Gang, >I sent this a few days ago but it never appeared - must b

[MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing R&R 91 300D 2.5T

2017-05-13 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Gang, I sent this a few days ago but it never appeared - must be lost in cyberspace I guess? Anyway, I am getting a whine at highway speeds (above 45mph) and my indy said they thought it was the rear wheel bearings which would run around $700. That's a lot too spend on a 26 year old car. B

Re: [MBZ] Unfubaring the kids car

2017-05-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I just about got it bent back into shape. While the radiator is out I need to replace the compressor clutch coil, it was dead all last summer. I discovered the aux fan is very stiff probably fubar. Really needs to be replaced while I'm here. Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2017, at 1:17 PM,

Re: [MBZ] window regulator

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Thanks. I’ve done my share of window regulators over the years, but it’s probably been a good 10-15 years since I’ve done one in a W124. I saw the Dorman on Amazon. $38 or something like that. I had a pretty good idea where the cruise amp was - I won’t bother with a resolder until I can get a

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Fans are toast. Both have internal electrical issues, shorted windings I suspect based on the bench tests I did on them both. So I’ll be running aux fanless for now. In the meantime, anyone know where the relay would be for the fans? I want to go ahead and check the circuit out so when I get

Re: [MBZ] Unfubaring the kids car

2017-05-13 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Make the kid jump on it until it's straight . . . . On Sat, May 13, 2017 at 1:16 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > Kaleb wrote: > > > So he ran over something which pushed the lower radiator support > > back and up a little, > > > ... but now I need to push it straight down but there is nothing

Re: [MBZ] Unfubaring the kids car

2017-05-13 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Kaleb wrote: > So he ran over something which pushed the lower radiator support > back and up a little, > ... but now I need to push it straight down but there is nothing > on the top side really good to press with. Jack stands underneath at the ends, and push against the tractor bucket? Or

Re: [MBZ] Chicago moves up

2017-05-13 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
My experience with PSA has been mail order, with ammo sent to the house and firearms sent to a local (NC) Federally licensed (FFL) dealer. Back when everything was hard to get, PSA had good prices and stock on S&W Shields when I couldn't find one locally. Delivery was fast. PSA seems to adver

Re: [MBZ] Unfubaring the kids car

2017-05-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Lift not up and going yet. I'm getting it done with the porta power, at least it will be close enough Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2017, at 12:37 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Drive a few concrete anchors into floor below your lift, secure radiator > support to floor, use the

[MBZ] window regulator

2017-05-13 Thread Danny Goldberg via Mercedes
DanIts not hard to do the window regulator. DormanProducts.com mades an after market at reasonable cost. 18003363575Just remember to move the motor before installing (dont ask why i say that)U may need contact cement to put the plastic barrier back.The cruse amp is under the dash near steari

Re: [MBZ] Unfubaring the kids car

2017-05-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Drive a few concrete anchors into floor below your lift, secure radiator support to floor, use the lift to raise the car. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 13, 2017 1:31:18 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >So he ran over something which pushed the lower radiator

Re: [MBZ] Unfubaring the kids car

2017-05-13 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
BFH. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] White on green

2017-05-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Not as much as the asking price Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2017, at 11:16 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Body is Swiss cheese. What's the interior worth? > >> On Sat, May 13, 2017 at 10:52 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> 1969 *Mercedes-Benz* *280S* *Sedan* Whit

Re: [MBZ] It's Green

2017-05-13 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Manual, or automatic? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Dan, I've got a set if used fans if you can't. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 13, 2017 1:22:11 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >Ramps. > >Tearing down the aux fans right now. Just got them out of the car >(oy!) and letting them soak with some Kroil for a few minut

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control

2017-05-13 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Classic bad solder joints symptom. DIY for free, or exchange for rebuilt. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/me

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control

2017-05-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have bought theirs before and they worked fine. I will either try to resolder or I probably have one laying around Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2017, at 11:21 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Get a rebuilt CC amp from Programa in FL. They have worked in my 300 TDs for > years. Used t

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Ramps. Tearing down the aux fans right now. Just got them out of the car (oy!) and letting them soak with some Kroil for a few minutes. Both were pretty much non-functional, as they could barely be turned by hand. I have had some success recovering these in the past, so I’m going to give it a

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
There is a guy on Benzworld that does them with a guarantee for $80. I’ve used him before, he did the one in the 350SDL for me. I’ll get his email and post it here in a bit. -D > On May 13, 2017, at 12:21 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Get a rebuilt CC amp from Programa i

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Dan writes "...Get the car in the air" Do you have a lift at home? On Sat, May 13, 2017 at 12:09 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dan says: > > >It is a testament to these cars that they survive stuff like this. > > So do Toyota's. > But as Dimitri says > > "Friends

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control

2017-05-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Get a rebuilt CC amp from Programa in FL. They have worked in my 300 TDs for years. Used to cost $149/exchange. On Sat, May 13, 2017 at 11:52 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You have to pull the drivers side under dash panel and you will see it > right there >

Re: [MBZ] White on green

2017-05-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Body is Swiss cheese. What's the interior worth? On Sat, May 13, 2017 at 10:52 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > 1969 *Mercedes-Benz* *280S* *Sedan* White > http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ctd/6128487283.html > > via cPro for Craigslist > iOS: http://tinyurl.

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Dan says: >It is a testament to these cars that they survive stuff like this. So do Toyota's. But as Dimitri says "Friends don't let friends drive Toyota's." Except Gerry. We can make an exception for Gerry. He has achieved maturity milestones that I will be grateful to achieve one day. R

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control

2017-05-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
You have to pull the drivers side under dash panel and you will see it right there Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2017, at 10:49 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Probably. Could be a bad feedback pot in the actuator, but it’s more likely > the amp. The E300D has a dead cruise co

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Not hard. It's been a while but I am thing the fronts have real regulators and not the flimsy cable ones. Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2017, at 10:46 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > How tough is it to replace window regulators in these cars? The driver’s > widow is just about t

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Probably. Could be a bad feedback pot in the actuator, but it’s more likely the amp. The E300D has a dead cruise control. I have to figure out where the amp is so I can yank it out and re-cap it. -D > On May 13, 2017, at 11:45 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sdl cruise works

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
How tough is it to replace window regulators in these cars? The driver’s widow is just about to wear the teeth off the segmented gear thing. When it gets to the top of the window travel if you keep the switch down you can hear it “pop”. -D ___ http://www.ok

[MBZ] Cruise control

2017-05-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Sdl cruise works and holds for a while, then will drop out. Seems like it will work fine when you first go out like yesterday drove about 50 miles to town and it worked fine. When we left to come back it did not. Will speed up if you push the handle up but won't hold. Is this a symptom of the cr

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I just try to understand the motivation. Something like the EGR gains nothing, not to mention you’re bypassing filtered air into the engine. Just like the lack of a cabin air filter. Grrr. It is a testament to these cars that they survive stuff like this. -D > On May 13, 2017, at 11:38 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Neither from what I can see. I’ll be sealing the opening in the intake before it gets started again. Sigh. Why are people such idiots? -D > On May 13, 2017, at 11:36 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ouch, air filter bypassed when (if) that EGR valve opened. Hopefully a > block-o

Re: [MBZ] It's Green

2017-05-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Might not be too bad. Pick it up for 2k and flip it on BAT for 5k Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2017, at 10:36 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > 1972 4 cylinder diesel . One family owned. > > $2500 or best. > > Rick > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
It's to annoying to get a car in that has had all sorts of short cuts done that would have been simple to fix the right way. I have run into that with the latest e300 I picked up. Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2017, at 10:21 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I noticed that yesterd

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Ouch, air filter bypassed when (if) that EGR valve opened. Hopefully a block-off plate is installed, or at least the vacuum tube sealed to prevent it from opening. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 13, 2017 11:21:34 AM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >I also noticed t

Re: [MBZ] It's Green

2017-05-13 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
1972 4 cylinder diesel . One family owned. $2500 or best.  Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] It's Green

2017-05-13 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Diesel. Rick Original Message From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2017 10:27 AM To: Mercedes List Reply To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ] It's Green Diesel or gas? -D > On May 13, 2017, at 11:23 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Buddy

Re: [MBZ] It's Green

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Diesel or gas? -D > On May 13, 2017, at 11:23 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Buddy of mine is at an auto auction in Auburn, IN. $2500 or best. > > > Rick > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/ar

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I noticed that yesterday. However, what I can see appears to be stock and unaltered, although as I go through the car in more detail I definitely am finding things that would indicated someone in the past liked to second guess the engineers and cut corners. For instance: Figured I would repla

[MBZ] White on green

2017-05-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
There are a ton of vacuum lines under the manifold that you can't really see unless the manifold is off, or maybe from under the car. Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2017, at 7:15 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Clay bar’ed and waxed the car this morning. No need for polishing as t

[MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Clay bar’ed and waxed the car this morning. No need for polishing as the finish is good and I don’t want to take any of the clear coat off. The car has definitely been repainted at some point in its past. Not a bad thing, just something I noticed as I worked on the exterior. Now that I have t

Re: [MBZ] AC Question

2017-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That would make sense, since there’s no airflow to speak of through the condenser while the car isn’t moving. I’ll check the fans and add the resistor mod that lowers their turn on threshold as well. I’m pretty sure I have some of the correct value in the parts box… Dan > On May 12, 2017, a