Re: [MBZ] OT - harbor freight coupons???

2010-10-21 Thread dave walton
Keep in mind that the actual weight limit depends on how far you extend the arm. I have their 2-ton unit and it's only rated for 500lbs when fully extended. That's the position you need to use when pulling an engine from a W140. -Dave Walton On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 12:25 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV

Re: [MBZ] 603 turbo oil line

2010-09-26 Thread Dave Walton
If it's the supply line, it is worth the peace of mind to buy a replacement. If it is the return line you can use duct tape, a piece of old garden hose, and some Harbor Freight zip ties. -Dave Walton On Sep 25, 2010, at 11:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Does anybody

Re: [MBZ] [Linux] OT: Laptop Question

2010-09-19 Thread Dave Walton
Panasonic Toughbook Many models over the last decade to choose from. I use CF-29's with touchscreen for my autistic nephew, although that model is slow by today's standards. They can take quite a beating - literally. -Dave Walton On Sep 19, 2010, at 5:59 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno

Re: [MBZ] 300td 1982 backup light lenses?

2010-07-25 Thread Dave Cavner
820 05 56) are 3-4 times the price as new lenses (#123 826 23 90). Bulbs in mine are single filament 21W. Good luck, Dave On Jul 25, 2010, at 9:29 AM, Rick Hawkins Java wrote: Hello, folks. It's hot on the Georgia coast!! Well, we finally reinstalled the bumper on my 82 300td. I'd

Re: [MBZ] Harbor Freight Ads

2010-07-19 Thread Dave Cavner
to e-mail and mail subscribers. Doesn't happen often but I've recently seen a $10 difference on an engine hoist price, for example. Dave On Jul 19, 2010, at 6:20 AM, SteveB wrote: You can't have too many Harbor Freight ads. Steve ___ http

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] where to buy R12

2010-07-19 Thread Dave Cavner
http://www.google.com/search?q=609+certification I think the best (recent) price I've seen is $12 but don't recall where. If I find it, I'll post it. Dave On Jul 19, 2010, at 4:48 AM, archer wrote: Hi Gerry, Do you or anyone have a URL for getting a tech a/c certificate online? Thanks

Re: [MBZ] Tightening Nets on the Back of Front Seats of 83 300SD

2010-07-18 Thread Dave Cavner
Dwight, Consider yourself lucky — with an older W123 you probably have a metal rather than plastic frame. Removal is obvious once the seat back is off. Dave Date: Sunday, July 18, 2010, 8:03 AM Does this apply to the 123 as well? Thanks, Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed

Re: [MBZ] OT, mass renaming of files

2010-07-16 Thread Dave Cavner
but others would probably have better knowledge on the 'definitive' freeware repository for Windows. I'm sure there are many more options than those linked without needing to roll your own script. Dave SoCal -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes

Re: [MBZ] First Year Attorney Tries to Get Me...

2010-07-15 Thread Dave Cavner
Dan, You consider telling him (or dropping a hint) that you are/were professional negotiator? Probably could cut to the chase a bit quicker... Dave On Jul 15, 2010, at 8:19 AM, LWB250 wrote: I don't care about getting the better of him. I knew he was a law school grad by the things he

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: mercedes diesel 300d - $1100 (greenport)

2010-07-15 Thread Dave Cavner
When sellers use lines like that I always reply 'yeah, they all do _ (fill in the blank) UNTIL YOU FIX IT.' Dave On Jul 15, 2010, at 12:35 PM, WILTON wrote: BTW, mine's 24 years old. What issues? ;) Wilton Looks like it may be an '87. If seller wants to sell, wonder why

Re: [MBZ] CL photog of the week

2010-07-09 Thread Dave Cavner
This one might have it beat. http://chico.craigslist.org/cto/1834666383.html Dave On Jul 9, 2010, at 8:10 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1832837612.html Looks good! —R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] 603 rods, old V new

2010-07-03 Thread dave walton
Light hatch marks are better than no hatch marks in my opinion. They help lubricate the rings, right? -Dave Walton On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 12:52 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Here are a couple of photos showing the difference between the old style 603 3.5 rods and the updated

Re: [MBZ] 603 rods, old V new

2010-07-03 Thread dave walton
it back together and enjoy driving it as-is. Start looking for a replacement engine when it begins burning oil badly or begins giving you blowby. -Dave Walton On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 1:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: well #1 has light hatch marks except for about 1/2 or so

Re: [MBZ] AC Question

2010-06-28 Thread Dave Cavner
compressor - are air -assisted Venturi pump vacs worthwhile or should I go electric? I won't say money is no object but I prefer to buy quality when it makes sense. Thank you, Dave SoCal On Jun 27, 2010, at 8:38 AM, Peter Frederick wrote: If it leaks down in a month, likely there will be enough

Re: [MBZ] AC Question

2010-06-28 Thread Dave Cavner
helpful. I recognize brand names but not necessarily reputation. A/C just hasn't been on my radar until recently. Recovery? I know the law. I know a little of the DIY tricks but would like to do it right. Is there such an animal as a real DIY recovery unit? Anything else? Dave SoCal -- 82 240D 82

Re: [MBZ] OT external HDs ?? + bit of benz content.

2010-06-27 Thread Dave Walton
You still need to make periodic point-in-time backups and archive them. If you do not detect data corruption until after you sync the images (very likely), you will replicate the bad data and destroy the good data on the mirror. -Dave Walton On Jun 27, 2010, at 7:47 PM, Fmiser fmi

Re: [MBZ] OT external HDs ?? + bit of benz content.

2010-06-26 Thread dave walton
array so you don't need dedicated boot drives (you can boot from the array). This allows you to create a virtual MBR disk to boot from while most of the array capacity is in a GPT disk. -Dave Walton On Sat, Jun 26, 2010 at 10:20 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: On Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18

Re: [MBZ] 560 trunk locked

2010-06-21 Thread dave walton
Try disconnecting battery for a bit to reset the pump? Unless of course the battery and fuse is in the trunk :-( -Dave Walton On Monday, June 21, 2010, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I was out working on the 560 a little yesterday and noticed the locks had locked themselves.  I

Re: [MBZ] symptoms of failing flex disc?

2010-06-03 Thread dave walton
By the time a flex-disc exhibits any symptoms the car is too dangerous to drive. Get the damn thing up on ramps and take a look now. It will take you 5 minutes and could save you an ambulance ride. -Dave Walton On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 2:09 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Would

Re: [MBZ] symptoms of failing flex disc?

2010-06-03 Thread dave walton
than any ABS system on the planet and the driveshaft tears into the passenger compartment. -Dave Walton On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 6:46 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Why's that?  What happens if it fails? On Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:39 -0400, dave walton walton.d...@gmail.com wrote

Re: [MBZ] SDL

2010-05-12 Thread dave walton
Both the 91 and 94 diesels are rod benders. The long body W140 diesel was not sold in the US. There was a gray market import 94 350SDL that went on eBay a few years ago. Looked like a nice car but no sunroof. -Dave Walton On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 5:05 PM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: Just had

Re: [MBZ] Changing 300TD air cells (accumulator spheres) - anyone BTDT?

2010-04-22 Thread dave walton
not totally disintegrate the bladder. You might have to poke around to find any hole(s). Keep in mind that a failure of the bladder while you are inspecting them might cause the compressed gas to escape violently and propel any inserted object quite rapidly. -Dave Walton On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 11

Re: [MBZ] Changing 300TD air cells (accumulator spheres) - anyone BTDT?

2010-04-21 Thread dave walton
the remaining good one? -Dave Walton On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 5:20 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Andrew, Replace BOTH of the spheres at once!  You were told this the last time, and you ignored it.  There is a reason that you need to replace BOTH AT THE SAME TIME!  You just found the reason

Re: [MBZ] Changing 300TD air cells (accumulator spheres) - anyone BTDT?

2010-04-21 Thread dave walton
Yes, exactly. A bad shock gives the opposite reaction than a bad sphere. They both function as shock absorbers but the design and mechanics are different. -Dave Walton On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 5:54 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: The spheres are the shock absorbers aren't

Re: [MBZ] Changing 300TD air cells (accumulator spheres) - anyone BTDT?

2010-04-20 Thread dave walton
marvelously. -Dave Walton On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 2:25 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I'm fed up with the jarring ride when driving over rough pavement in my 1983 300TD.  I replaced both air cells (accumulator spheres) with one new and one used one a couple years ago.  I never

Re: [MBZ] Harbor Freight coupons in Automobile magazine

2010-04-03 Thread dave walton
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/html/MagazineLanders/3-general/images/20_c.jpg On Sat, Apr 3, 2010 at 1:37 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: For anyone contemplating making a purchase at Harbor Freight in the next few months, the May issue of Automobile magazine (with a big

Re: [MBZ] OT Hacker Disables More Than 100 Cars Remotely

2010-03-19 Thread dave walton
Most routers will also log the MAC address of the network port on your computer. This means they can still track you when connecting through an anonymous account on a wireless access point. -Dave Walton On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 10:11 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Rich Thomas wrote

Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers

2010-03-15 Thread dave walton
Grab some tools and start taking it apart. Follow the path of the water - start at the inside bottom. Worst case you will break something and have to go buy a new one. These things are way simpler than the cars we work on. -Dave Walton On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 9:25 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka

Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers

2010-03-14 Thread dave walton
Take apart the bottom filter assembly. There is a small hole that clogs and causes the accumulated food particles to dump back on the dishes rather than down the drain. -Dave Walton On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 5:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I am sick of my 6 year old maytag

Re: [MBZ] Biodegradable Wiring Harness Question

2010-03-13 Thread Dave Walton
Any flex causes the insulation to crack and expose bare copper. -Dave Walton On Mar 13, 2010, at 11:47 AM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: When the wiring starts to degrade what is noticeable? Does the insulation break down? Does the wire become brittle? Do the connectors come loose

Re: [MBZ] Hendrick needs this.

2010-03-09 Thread dave walton
, no spinners, but I could hook you up with a neon or LED undercarriage lighting system that looks wy cool on foggy mornings. Do you get fog down-under? -Dave Walton On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 11:00 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: No I don't need a 2 door car and the steering wheel

Re: [MBZ] Sudden acceleration

2010-02-17 Thread dave walton
The stopping action of the brakes can be overridden by the traction control and/or ABS in my 99 E300. Stability control also needs to take control of the brakes away from the driver if needed. In a modern car, systems could interact in ways difficult to reproduce. -Dave Walton On Wed, Feb 17

Re: [MBZ] The crack smokers are out early this year

2010-02-08 Thread dave walton
to speak English. I put my German mother-in-law on the phone with him and he hung up on her. -Dave Walton On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 9:21 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/1573271616.html Isn't Elsbett a single tank conversion thats terrible? Its not even

Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car

2010-01-18 Thread dave walton
more than that. Every accident is unique, but that does not put the odds in your favor. -Dave Walton On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 7:22 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: it would not surprise me if it did ok. On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 7:15 AM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: You wrote My

Re: [MBZ] diesel fuel supplement

2010-01-12 Thread dave walton
I bought a case of it a while back (the 911 stuff). I use it to pre-fill the fuel filters when I change them out, and keep a bottle in each car just in case - but have never needed those yet. -Dave Walton On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 6:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Do any of you

Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

2010-01-02 Thread dave walton
with right now. http://fit-pc2.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page -Dave Walton On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 2:52 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 7:15 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Are those $299 netbook things any good? I love the two netbooks in my

Re: [MBZ] OT: Do GFCI receptacles go bad?

2010-01-02 Thread dave walton
can't take credit for diagnosing that one. They called in a real electrician who narrowed down the line causing the problem, then he tore into the drywall and found the nest. I guess that's not uncommon out in the boonies. -Dave Walton On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 4:39 PM, Max Dillon meadedil

[MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

2009-12-31 Thread dave walton
lives in an area that is not wired for electric power or cable TV, but she can get DSL just fine. Thanks -Dave Walton ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

2009-12-31 Thread dave walton
She has solar panels that charge old 12V car batteries. Her current Dell runs directly from the 11-14V off the batteries. She does have an inverter if needed. I'm not sure how far back I can go with the Dell's before the video gets choppy. -Dave Walton On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 7:41 PM, Allan

Re: [MBZ] OT: inflation vs. fuel -- was What is a More Realistic Price for this?

2009-12-30 Thread dave walton
will increase as our economy improves because the suppliers will charge more. Simple put - our destiny is in their hands. -Dave Walton On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 10:41 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: The money/economy talk show that I really enjoy (Money Talk with Bob Brinker) has

Re: [MBZ] What is a More Realistic Price for this?

2009-12-29 Thread dave walton
Once the economy starts rebounding and fuel goes over $5/gallon, that price will not be unreasonable. Personally I'm a cheap SOB and would not pay more than half what they are asking for it now. -Dave Walton On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 4:38 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: http

Re: [MBZ] OT: Do GFCI receptacles go bad?

2009-12-29 Thread dave walton
Yes. Just had to replace the one under the sink that powers the hot tap and dishwasher. You can get a new 10-pack on eBay for what Home Depot charges for 2 of them. -Dave Walton On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 8:27 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: I think I've got a bad one.  Several

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mac Starting Point?

2009-12-22 Thread dave walton
are important at a given point in time. Oh, and those never get changed once they are released either - which causes the same vicious circle to start all over again... -Dave Walton On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 1:00 PM, ernest breakfield erne...@backyardengineering.org wrote: the MacIntels have been out

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mac Starting Point?

2009-12-22 Thread dave walton
the show it was recording - nice feature :-( -Dave Walton On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 2:05 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Microsoft typically releases updates on (I think) the first tuesday of every month.  For very critical security problems they have been known to make

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mac Starting Point?

2009-12-20 Thread Dave Walton
, kept the DOJ off his back. Conspiracy theorists claim there was a under-the-table deal that Apple not sell their OS against Windows. I see no other reason that Apple would not market their OS to some of the 100 million PCs out there now running Windows. -Dave Walton On Dec 20, 2009

[MBZ] OT - Mac Starting Point?

2009-12-19 Thread dave walton
I think it's time I started getting my feet wet with a Mac. Can anyone recommend the cheapest used Apple machine that I should look for on eBay that will run Snow Leopard 10.6.x ? I don't need speed, ram, or lots of disk space. Just need to boot the OS to help me make a Hackintosh. Thanks -Dave

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mac Starting Point?

2009-12-19 Thread dave walton
Both. The HowTo's I've found for my target MB all require a running Snow Leopard machine to prep the HD for the Hackintosh. -Dave Walton On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 6:14 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Pretty sure any Intel mac would boot Snow Leopard.  A G[345] will not. You say

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mac Starting Point?

2009-12-19 Thread dave walton
know what you are doing Redghost, so PLEASE point me to a HowTo that will obviate the need for me to start with a working Mac. Thanks! -Dave Walton On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 6:59 PM, Redghost redgh...@comcast.net wrote: That is not correct.  You need a boot DVD or CD to get the system running

Re: [MBZ] More 140 pleasure

2009-12-16 Thread dave walton
Mine too. The next one I get with the 3.5L diesel will get it's head pulled right away - after I check to see that MB did not get to it first. -Dave Walton On 12/15/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: that could be, i think thats what happened to mine. Mitch Haley wrote

Re: [MBZ] Another welding convert

2009-12-13 Thread dave walton
Even if you have a gas unit, it's a good idea to keep some flux wire on hand. If you have to weld an overhang (underside), the flux helps keep the liquid metal in place until it cools. -Dave Walton On Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 9:18 PM, Peter T. Arnold pm7...@comcast.net wrote: Not my experience

Re: [MBZ] towing a 1980 300 SD?

2009-12-13 Thread dave walton
and will seldom end well. Hitting bumper-to-bumper is a much better alternative regardless of speed. If the car will idle, that will keep power to the brakes and steering. If not, I'd call a wrecker or use a dolly. -Dave Walton On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 5:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote

Re: [MBZ] OT scandisk and defrag

2009-12-11 Thread dave walton
That's the best example of why you should never hire a programmer with a Master's degree or better. Those wonderful filesystem algorithms only work good on paper :-) -Dave Walton On 12/11/09, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 7:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka

Re: [MBZ] ATTN Dave Walton

2009-12-02 Thread dave walton
thin it with diesel or kerosene in the winter. They can take a lot of abuse :-) -Dave Walton On 12/1/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Hey dave, Did you check out those pics I posted after I pulled my #1 rod/piston? Did your look similar when you did it. So you just replaced

Re: [MBZ] DIY not

2009-12-02 Thread dave walton
Yes. The new gasket is reinforced in that area. -Dave Walton On 12/2/09, John Robbins je...@msstate.edu wrote: Peter Frederick wrote: I personally think the rod bending problem is only partially the rods. I've had the head off three of these things recently, and in every case

Re: [MBZ] Special Deals from BuyMBparts , Inc.

2009-12-01 Thread dave walton
Competition is a good thing. Put your money where your mouth is and offer 20% off. That will show him... (you will make it up with volume) Ordinarily I value good advice over price, but with all this whining going on all I have to go by is my cost. -Dave Walton On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 1:15 AM

Re: [MBZ] Special Deals from BuyMBparts , Inc.

2009-12-01 Thread dave walton
Nothing personal, and I like all you guys just fine, but the people selling auto parts to me online are not even close to being my heroes. Today is the anniversary of Rosa Park's refusal to give her seat on a public bus to some white racist. And she did not whine about it. -Dave Walton On Tue

Re: [MBZ] I am NEVER selling on ebay again

2009-11-28 Thread dave walton
They will just create 2 accounts - same problem. -Dave Walton On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 1:29 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: dave walton wrote: That's how the online GSA Auctions work. They do have a weakness, however. I suppose you could make the smallest incremental bid repetitively over

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning the cooling system

2009-11-26 Thread Dave Walton
You don't want bubbles. Automatic dishwasher detergent will degrease without foaming up. -Dave Walton On Nov 25, 2009, at 11:02 PM, Jim Arnott j...@wetwesties.org wrote: We have a plan Looks like the head gasket replace on the 2.6 190e is going to happen next weekend (Dec 4

Re: [MBZ] I am NEVER selling on ebay again

2009-11-23 Thread dave walton
who needs it looks it up in the next couple days. -Dave Walton On 11/22/09, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com writes: I believe the market is overripe for some serious competition to the Bay area whackos' fleabay. I think there is enough talent

Re: [MBZ] My wagon is like a green house

2009-11-23 Thread dave walton
. France used to use Ozone for water purification instead of Chlorine. Not sure if they still do. -Dave Walton On 11/22/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: So this 87 TD I have sitting around is like a greenhouse. Its been sitting under a tree in the back for a while, and I knew it leaked

Re: [MBZ] I am NEVER selling on ebay again

2009-11-21 Thread dave walton
Plus, their search function has been down half a day. It's still acting funky. Legit buyers cannot even find things to bid on today. They are pissed too. -Dave Walton On 11/21/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I have just about had it with ebay. I took quite a long break from

Re: [MBZ] 126 fuel tank filter RR

2009-11-18 Thread dave walton
into a clean container. If you see water you have a problem. -Dave Walton On 11/16/09, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: I really think you are being a bit obsessive/compulsive. If you drain the tank via the screen/drain hole, the algae will come out. Most of it anyay. Most of the rust/dirt

Re: [MBZ] 126 fuel tank filter RR

2009-11-18 Thread dave walton
(makers of PRI-Ocide). -Dave Walton On 11/18/09, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: According to Chevron, there are fungi/bacteria that grow in diesel fuel, no water required. Fortunately the most common types need water. The process of refining

Re: [MBZ] 126 fuel tank filter RR

2009-11-18 Thread dave walton
a deal, then biocide would be included in the additive package from all the fuel retailers. -Dave Walton On 11/18/09, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: If you have microbes in the tank sufficient to warrant draining the tank, you NEED biocide, water or NOT. Once, a treatment at the shock

Re: [MBZ] Who was it that replaced their #1 rod?

2009-11-15 Thread dave walton
Looked the same. A bit heavier, don't recall how much. According to the dealer, there had been several updates to the rod. Each one heavier than the last. Numbers on the piece were different. I lost a hard drive since then and don't have the numbers anymore. -Dave Walton On Sat, Nov 14, 2009

Re: [MBZ] Who was it that replaced their #1 rod?

2009-11-14 Thread dave walton
expensive way fast. -Dave Walton On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 2:31 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I cant remember.  Did you just replace the 1 rod?  Was this on a 126 or a 140?  If 140, were you able to do it with the engine in the car?  Did replacing the rod correct your problem

Re: [MBZ] Who was it that replaced their #1 rod?

2009-11-14 Thread dave walton
H Y L O M A R The torque instructions say to use wet head bolts. Lubricate them with motor oil just before tightening. You want the resistance to come from bolt stretch, not friction. -Dave Walton On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 5:58 PM, Michael LaFleur mike.lafl...@sbcglobal.net wrote: All the rods

Re: [MBZ] B-5 Diesel Question

2009-11-11 Thread dave walton
the warranty. Caterpillar put an extra injector in the exhaust manifold and does not have this problem. If you have a 2007 or later diesel, I'd consider skipping biodiesel altogether. -Dave Walton On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 9:07 PM, Redghost redgh...@comcast.net wrote: It was a while ago, around 2004

Re: [MBZ] New member intro and 190e question or two

2009-11-10 Thread dave walton
to apply force. -Dave Walton On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 9:01 PM, Jim Arnott jr.arn...@gmail.com wrote: Good evening folks, I am Jim Arnott, a long time VW owner (and list admin for a bunch of VW lists) and possibly a new used Mercedes owner. I live in NE Oregon and have been driving/repairing VWs

Re: [MBZ] New member intro and 190e question or two

2009-11-10 Thread dave walton
This bickering is what made me avoid both of you for my last 2 orders. Either put the details of your spat out in the open so each of us can choose a side, or get over it. -Dave Walton On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 9:45 AM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Correct, he should actually call

Re: [MBZ] New member intro and 190e question or two

2009-11-10 Thread dave walton
On second thought, this might be fun to watch :-) -Dave Walton On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 9:55 AM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Let's also remember who pulled you from the gutter, gave you a job when you hadn't had one in years, which allowed you to buy all the guns, cameras

Re: [MBZ] B-5 Diesel Question

2009-11-09 Thread dave walton
the lubricating properties of ULSD. The additive package has been modified to make it play nice. This means you can no longer ASSUME it is okay to use heating oil in your vehicle.You may be getting ULSD fuel with no additives. -Dave Walton On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 8:16 AM, LarryT l02tur

Re: [MBZ] Seattle rod bender

2009-10-24 Thread dave walton
. Good used 606 engines were running $3k-$4k last time I checked. -Dave Walton On Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 5:01 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 11:40 AM, Redghost redgh...@comcast.net wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/1435870810.html wonder if he

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300 Diesel Special Edition

2009-10-20 Thread dave walton
was selling in this country at the time was the E300. -Dave Walton On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 9:00 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: That could be it.  There was a yellow triangle in center of the instrument panel with the acronym. So you think it does

Re: [MBZ] SD Tires -- Michelin X ???

2009-10-19 Thread dave walton
I use Hydroedge in the summer and Blizzak's in the winter. Neither is speed rated for the cars I put them on, but they drive fine. -Dave Walton On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 2:19 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I had a tire going flat slowly, pulled it off to take

Re: [MBZ] Bore measurements on 140 SD

2009-10-13 Thread dave walton
indicator to try to measure roundness, but did not detect anything significant. That was probably due to a combination of user-error and cheap tools. All the cross hatches looked fine. The guy that told me about replacing #1 and #6 was a tech at a GM dealership. 50/50 chance he was full of it. -Dave

Re: [MBZ] Bore measurements on 140 SD

2009-10-12 Thread dave walton
as the arm length goes up. Even with the Harbor Freight 2-ton crane maxed, the lift cylinder wanted to hit against the front bumper. If I had to do it again, I'd use a gantry crane on wheels. I was quoted $140 from the dealer for the replacement rod. They charged me $190 when it came in. -Dave Walton

Re: [MBZ] Bore measurements on 140 SD

2009-10-12 Thread dave walton
to connecting rod length. -Dave Walton On Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 10:41 AM, dave walton walton.d...@gmail.com wrote: I did not see any way to drop the oil pan with the engine in the car. The front frame is directly under where you want to get to and can't be removed (without a torch or plasma

Re: [MBZ] Bore measurements on 140 SD

2009-10-12 Thread dave walton
Piston comes out the top. I used the blade from my utility knife to remove the crust around the inner top lip of the cylinder. It flaked off easily once you got underneath it. -Dave Walton On Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 11:03 AM, Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:27

Re: [MBZ] Next one for snook? Very rare 1986 BMW 524td ?

2009-10-05 Thread dave walton
Are the V12 BMW's as problematic as the V12 Mercedes? -Dave Walton On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 11:02 AM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: Allen wrote: I looked at one of these that was for sale locally here about 5 or 6 years ago.  Paint was cracking and fading, interior had seen better days

Re: [MBZ] AAA

2009-10-01 Thread dave walton
fees on top of that. Even when traveling I don't carry that much cash around. It's great that State Farm will reimburse you - after the impound lot opens Monday morning. I have AAA with extended towing. -Dave Walton On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 10:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote

Re: [MBZ] we pay, that's who pays

2009-09-23 Thread dave walton
Nothing is keeping you in the US. You are free to get a work visa and move to any civilized country of your choice. Chances are you will be fully insured the moment you set foot on foreign soil. That's not how it works in the US, however... -Dave Walton On Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 9:23 AM, Mitch

Re: [MBZ] we pay, that's who pays

2009-09-23 Thread dave walton
to pay $100/month so they don't have to go on a waiting list with everyone else, let them. But anyone with a burst appendix still goes to the front of the line. -Dave Walton On Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 10:05 AM, pm7...@comcast.net wrote: Careful with that generalization Dave. For the Common Man

Re: [MBZ] we pay, that's who pays

2009-09-23 Thread dave walton
Perhaps I need to be a bit more explicit when using sarcasm? I did intend, however, to put the issue into a more global perspective. -Dave Walton On Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 11:01 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: maybe what keeps him here is that haley kinda thinks it's his country

Re: [MBZ] ticketable

2009-09-21 Thread dave walton
Unfortunately, most of those vehicles are also missing headrests which can turn a simple fender bender into a fatality. But I suppose anyone looking for a car with that purpose in mind would not care. I can only hope Darwin takes care of them before they have reproduced. -Dave Walton On Mon

Re: [MBZ] ticketable

2009-09-21 Thread dave walton
is the same. -Dave Walton On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 12:30 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Let's go one better and deny medical care for STDs and childbirth to people who refuse to use condoms. Makes as much sense as what you said. Mitch. Greg Fiorentino wrote: I agree with you 100% Allan

Re: [MBZ] Compressor death from lack of use?

2009-09-18 Thread dave walton
- that's what I use as a floater when one of the others is out of service. -Dave Walton On Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 4:56 PM, Peter T. Arnold pm7...@comcast.net wrote: That was one of the biggest joys of my 300SDL Pete WILTON wrote: Both of mine stay ON and in AUTO all the time; 'hardly ever

Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel

2009-09-17 Thread dave walton
You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya? -Dave Walton On Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 12:57 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Katrina car that someone saved and fixed and got running, but has now given up

Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel

2009-09-16 Thread dave walton
That car has electronics out the wazoo. Plenty of headaches could be caused by water damage. However your risk is minimal - you can probably sell it on eBay for what you paid for it. Probably should get AAA-Gold for the extended range towing insurance. -Dave Walton On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 3:28

Re: [MBZ] OT: Monkey-Masked Speeding Driver in Phoenix

2009-09-10 Thread dave walton
as the B component. The leftovers in 2 or 3 15-gallon containers should give you enough to last a season. The containers themselves are quite handy too. -Dave Walton On 9/10/09, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: Rich wrote: When I was in college I was on my way to a Halloween party wearing my

[MBZ] Transmission rebuild parts for 87 300SDL?

2009-09-10 Thread dave walton
Do you sell a transmission rebuild kit that would replace seals and wear parts for a 1987 300SDL? I believe that's a 722.321. Also interested in purchasing any special tools that are needed. Is it naive to consider doing this myself? Thanks -Dave Walton

Re: [MBZ] Transmission rebuild parts for 87 300SDL?

2009-09-10 Thread dave walton
Oops. That was meant for Rusty. Sent to list by mistake. Any comments appreciated, however -Dave Walton On 9/10/09, dave walton walton.d...@gmail.com wrote: Do you sell a transmission rebuild kit that would replace seals and wear parts for a 1987 300SDL? I believe that's a 722.321. Also

Re: [MBZ] OT surplus Textronix scopes

2009-08-31 Thread dave walton
Probably worth $100 each if working with bright displays and all knobs are intact. -Dave Walton On 8/31/09, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: On the surplus pile here at work is a rack-mounted Textronix 1730 waveform monitor, and 1720 vector scope. Would those be useful to try

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] 140 CD

2009-08-31 Thread Dave M.
There is a W140 DVD, but I do not know if it's any easier to use than the WIS. And, I'm not sure if it's currently available from MBNA (they are in the process of re-doing some of their CD- and DVD-based service manuals). For engine work, just use the M119 manual on the W124 CD. The 500E has

Re: [MBZ] Is the trucking business picking back up?

2009-08-27 Thread dave walton
The northeast is already experiencing cold nights. Demand for home heating oil is picking up too. -Dave Walton On 8/27/09, Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.com wrote: Yes, Diesel fuel is going up. That tells me more freight is moving. At 07:25 PM 8/27/2009, you wrote: I have been

Re: [MBZ] OT Computer help - how diagnose intermittent connectiontointernet

2009-08-25 Thread dave walton
install is prudent at this point. Nothing wrong with having a spare NIC on hand if you want to try that first and find your existing one is okay. I have seen intermittent behavior from hubs and switches too. Maybe try turning yours off until cool - but that's a longshot. -Dave Walton On 8/24/09

Re: [MBZ] OT Computer help - how diagnose intermittentconnectiontointernet

2009-08-25 Thread dave walton
. -Dave Walton On 8/25/09, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: I'm really leaning toward the fresh install. What do I need to save/back-up in order to avoid the Oh Crap I forgot to save ___!? What is the smartest way to do that? (I know how I'd

Re: [MBZ] OT Computer help - how diagnose intermittentconnectiontointernet

2009-08-25 Thread dave walton
=10806 That saves you from burning a new CD when you add drivers, but does not work in older machines. -Dave Walton On 8/25/09, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 11:38 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: I'm really leaning

Re: [MBZ] OT Computer help - how diagnose intermittent connectionto internet

2009-08-24 Thread dave walton
IP or any other custom settings. -Dave Walton On 8/24/09, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: Actually, the connection seems to be very intermittent. I'd say that more than 50% of the time, the website page doesn't load and I get an error message

Re: [MBZ] pulling the head on my 140

2009-08-23 Thread dave walton
If you replace everything everyone tells you to, you will end up with a completely new engine. There are length spec's for the bolts in WIS. If they exceed the spec they have stretched and need to be replaced. If not they are good to use again. -Dave Walton On 8/22/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka

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