[MBZ] Photos of K-Mac rear camber kit

2005-11-06 Thread Dave M.
tires excessively. If the car is lowered AND has wide wheels (I've got 18x10.0 wheels with 275/35/18 tires on the E500), the condition is even worse. If your car is stock, you don't need this kit. :-) -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 261kmi (Sportline)

Re: [MBZ] Delvac 1 price

2005-11-05 Thread Dave M.
That's insane. My local Mall-Wart has the 5qt jugs on the shelf for $21 I belive, or approx $4.25/qt. The single bottles are $5.xx/qt (I forget the exact price). You paid nearly double that for what's theoretically the same product in a different package...! =) +dm

Re: [MBZ] Backup key

2005-11-02 Thread Dave M.
and near 200kmi, this is cheap insurance against a failed tumbler. I've replaced the tumblers on both of my pre-1990 124's, and changed my dad's out as well. :-) -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 261kmi (Sportline) 1986 300E - 208kmi -- Date: Wed

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D TURBO, YES TURBO

2005-10-31 Thread Dave M.
and cheap. The stock 240D engine, without oil cooled pistons etc, is just not worth messing with - IMO. :-) -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 260kmi (Sportline) -- Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2005 18:49:53 -0500 From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] Top speeds (was: getting angry)

2005-10-29 Thread Dave M.
brochures. More performance specs are here (Excel spreadsheet): http://www.w124performance.com/docs/mb/other/acceleration_specs.xls :-) -Dave M. -- Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 17:15:20 -0700 From: Chase Kaufman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices are making

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D

2005-10-27 Thread Dave M.
the emissions junk (oh, darn) but the only thing I'd want working is the ELR anyway - same as on my '87. =) -dm -- Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 19:53:30 -0400 From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D Dave M. wrote: Casey is right. An intercooled 2.5T

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300D For Sale

2005-10-26 Thread Dave M.
and not ment to upset anyone to the point of calling me gay, which probally reflects your own chimera. On 10/25/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why don't you tell us how you really feel, Gabe. (Or is it Gayb?) O_o -- Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:45:20

Re: [MBZ] Why are the newer (96-99) benzes prone to rust?

2005-10-26 Thread Dave M.
was excellent for rust prevention. The W210 has an awful reputation in the rust belt, both in USA and overseas. All my W124's are from the west coast and are 100% rust-free, including the underbody. :-) Dave M. Bo -- Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:16:01 -0400 From: John Peterson

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Question

2005-10-26 Thread Dave M.
Fred, This sounds like a classic case of a failed or failing cruise amplifier. New ones are outrageously expensive ($600+ wholesale!). You should be able to get a rebuilt unit for under $200 last time I checked. Give Rusty a call. Another option is 'resoldering' the circuit board, but this has

Re: [MBZ] converting to synthetic oil?

2005-10-26 Thread Dave M.
to 5W-40 or 15W-50. YMMV, etc... -Dave M. -- Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:17:41 -0400 From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] converting to synthetic oil? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For an MB diesel use the 5w40. Why not 10w30 for winter? Mac

Re: [MBZ] Tech Info about Past MBs - up to 16 Yrs. Ago

2005-10-25 Thread Dave M.
lucky with some full sets for certain years. Before anyone gets excited and asks me to scan them to PDF, most are odd sizes larger than letter/legal and wouldn't work well on my scanner (which isn't hooked up anyway, lol!) The real thing is nicer to read anyway, and they're not expensive. =) -Dave M

[MBZ] W124 shift weirdness - solved

2005-10-25 Thread Dave M.
. Anyone with a 602/603 engine might want to check this out... the adjustment on two cars (plus Joe's) ended up being right in the middle of the range (as seen by the slotted mounting holes). Thanks again for the tip, Joe! :-) -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 260kmi

Re: [MBZ] 500e lights

2005-10-25 Thread Dave M.
, which works great and looks pretty sharp too. :-) -Dave M. -- Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 00:11:48 -0700 From: John M McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] 500e lights Spent a few hours over the weekend (well many hours) swapping out the euro lights in the 90

Re: [MBZ] Catching up

2005-10-25 Thread Dave M.
Welcome back, Rich. To answer your question, synthetic, Mobil-1 5W-40, because there's almost nothing better on the market. I wouldn't go past 7,500 miles or so without oil analysis. Say, is that International still available? Do you put synthetic in it? And does it have a gun rack for the wife's

Re: [MBZ] Trunk lock

2005-10-25 Thread Dave M.
Sounds like a bad tumbler to me. Drilling is not a very good option. I would buy the new VIN-coded lock from the dealership, which will come with a new key. Try the NEW key in the old lock - this may work where an old key does not. Once the trunk is open, replace the lock. Start using the new key

Re: [MBZ] Motor Mounts

2005-10-25 Thread Dave M.
Mounts should be about $50-60 each, usually replaced in pairs. They're fairly easy to replace - one bolt on top, one on the bottom. Remove bolts, jack up engine slightly, trade mounts, tighten bolts. Pretty simple, really. The right side top bolt is the worst, since it's below the turbo and

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300D For Sale

2005-10-25 Thread Dave M.
Why don't you tell us how you really feel, Gabe. (Or is it Gayb?) O_o -- Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:45:20 -0700 From: Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1984 300D For Sale Adultery is only immoral from a religious standpoint. On 10/25/05, Richard

Re: [MBZ] PHX E55......

2005-10-24 Thread Dave M.
-- Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 09:36:18 -0700 From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] PHX E55.. From Craigslist.. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/105413137.html Dave M.. You ready for the next upgrade from your E500??? It's certainly not in my wallet

Re: [MBZ] Seller not quite on drugs (was: List of Cars)

2005-10-22 Thread Dave M.
/ :-) Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship) -- Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 18:41:29 -0700 From: redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Ignore this List of Cars if you are so inclined http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/105573853.html ---seller on drugs $23k w124

Re: [MBZ] S320 vs. S350D.. or would that be S300D?!

2005-10-20 Thread Dave M.
! ;-) -Dave M. -- Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 09:23:00 -0400 From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] S320 vs. S350D.. or would that be S300D?! To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] I would not recommend the S350

Re: [MBZ] Duraterm Chromium plugs for OM603

2005-10-19 Thread Dave M.
Hi John, That's correct, you need a different part number for your 23mm glow plugs. You must have a 3.5L car then, since all the 90's 603's in the USA were 603.97x's! ;) About the 500E lights, I set mine up with relays so the inside pencil beams come on with the high beams automatically. Using

Re: [MBZ] Turbo Boost on 1990 2.5

2005-10-19 Thread Dave M.
John, The car is right on spec - the high side, actually. Spec for your car is, IIRC, 0.75-0.85 bar at full load in 3rd gear at 4000rpm. In English, that's 10-12psi. The older (1987) models had a spec of up to 14psi. I'm more than a little concerned that your mechanic doesn't appear to have

Re: [MBZ] Climate control (1987 300D)

2005-10-19 Thread Dave M.
Warning: The pushbutton unit for the 1987 300D/TD is unique to the 1987 W124 diesels, IIRC, and none of the other years/models will work. So make sure you get the correct part number. I believe you can get rebuilt units for something like $200-250 from Rusty? I may have a good used unit if Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] Climate control (1987 300D)

2005-10-19 Thread Dave M.
is nearly 80k now.) ;-) -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 260kmi (Sportline) -- Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 13:29:13 -0700 From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Climate control (1987 300D) ...and as a corollary, are these different

[MBZ] Duraterm Chromium plugs for OM603

2005-10-18 Thread Dave M.
for a om603 On 13-Oct-05, at 7:57 PM, Dave M. wrote: Glow plugs are Bosch Duraterm Chromium, about 8 months and 8kmi old. Fuel filters are recent as well. If plugs or filters were an issue, I'd expect a lot more trouble with cold starts - but it's flawless on cold starts. (The afterglow

Re: [MBZ] W-126 Sunroof Misery

2005-10-18 Thread Dave M.
Sorry to hear that, Peter. I just had the same failure on my W124. I haven't yet decided if I will attempt a DIY repair this winter while the car is hibernating, or if I will pay the stealership the 4 hours labor (*grumble*). I didn't realize how much I use the sunroof until I no longer have it

Re: [MBZ] OM603 hot restart problem

2005-10-14 Thread Dave M.
Thanks, Casey Marshall. I took a cursory look and the lever is popping back up when I turn the key, but I haven't verified the range of motion yet. I'll check that out and report back in a few days. Awfully strange that it only happens when hot! :-) -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q

Re: [MBZ] OM603 hot restart problem

2005-10-14 Thread Dave M.
Glow plugs are Bosch Duraterm Chromium, about 8 months and 8kmi old. Fuel filters are recent as well. If plugs or filters were an issue, I'd expect a lot more trouble with cold starts - but it's flawless on cold starts. (The afterglow modification probably helps there, lol!) :) -dm

[MBZ] OM603 hot restart problem

2005-10-13 Thread Dave M.
! Also - it's not related to fuel level in the tank (same thing with full tank or empty tank). Power is normal, as is pretty much everything else... :-) Best regards, -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 259kmi (Sportline)

Re: [MBZ] Looking for engine - 1986 300SDL

2005-10-12 Thread Dave M.
Just replace the head, unless the bottom end is somehow damaged. If you get a used engine, it is almost guaranteed to have another #14 head on it, which could crack in the future. Get a used #17 head, or a new one. =) +dm -- Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 15:43:23 -0400

Re: [MBZ] Break

2005-10-11 Thread Dave M.
Apparently schools stopped teaching homophones about 10-15 years ago? Another popular one is lose vs. loose... *sigh* -dm -- Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 16:27:24 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Break Why do some insist on spelling brake as break?

[MBZ] Cheap M104 AMG motor for sale

2005-10-10 Thread Dave M.
Brand new, only $999 EUR opening bid... http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=8005754530 =) -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline)

Re: [MBZ] Choices...

2005-10-06 Thread Dave M.
Exactly - thank you for the clarification, Marshall! =) -dm On 10/6/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave M. wrote: Lee, Cold starting will be a non-issue in the 93 if you run Mobil-1, as it has factory afterglow. Probably no worries to zero F, below that a block heater

Re: [MBZ] Synthetic Mobil 1 Price

2005-10-03 Thread Dave M.
$20-$21 for the 5-qt jug at Wal-Mart. Confused yet? :-) -Dave M. -- Date: Sun, 2 Oct 2005 16:03:12 -0400 From: Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Synthetic Mobil 1 Price Went to change oil and noticed since last year a not on sale 5 quart jug of 15W/50

Re: [MBZ] Wiring - one more time

2005-10-03 Thread Dave M.
at all. They can wreak havoc on the gasser engines however. After you get the car, inspect the wiring - only replace the harness if necessary. I wouldn't mind finding a nice 2.5T myself, with ASD of course. :-) -Dave M. -- Date: Sun, 2 Oct 2005 21:18:43 -0500 From

Re: [MBZ] Oil leaking from turbo into intake manifold.

2005-10-03 Thread Dave M.
engine should use a quart of oil (or less) in 4-6kmi. I assume you already know about the rod issues in your 3.5L engine, which can eventually lead to ovaled cylinders and - you guessed it - extreme oil consumption (but not through the intake tract!) :-) Best regards, Dave M. Boise, ID

Re: [MBZ] old lists was: name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Dave M.
Wow - there's a blast from the past. Talk about dragging up old memories! I think I joined the Kathy list in 1999 or so? Back then the 124 diesel was pretty new to me, and I was busy trying to figure out if 115C on the temp gauge was OK or not (since the dealer told me it was fine as long as it's

Re: [MBZ] Sensor in Injection Pump '90 300D

2005-10-01 Thread Dave M.
cheaper, if you do need one. If you have the time, I would swap pumps between your 2 cars and see if the problem follows the pump or not. It could be done in one weekend as DIY. :-) -Dave M. -- Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 16:28:44 -0400 From: John Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] Fan clutch operation (was: Terrified driving)

2005-09-30 Thread Dave M.
I agree with Marshall. Anyone who thinks the fan is redundant at freeway speeds, please remove your fan and go for a drive on the freeway. Be prepared to either re-install the fan on the side of the freeway (I can hear Gabe firing up the flame-o-gram already), or call AAA to tow your car with the

Re: [MBZ] Autobahn vs. USA

2005-09-30 Thread Dave M.
Ken, I think he *likes* his head up there. Either that, or it's the reason why he's always so snappish, lol... I wouldn't be in a very good mood either if my head were in that environment 24x7... :-) -dm -- Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 19:04:37 EDT From: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Autobahn vs. USA

2005-09-30 Thread Dave M.
sitting in traffic. My 2 years of college I went to Cal State Long Beach and lived in Riverside California...that 45 min really drove me insane... On 9/29/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ken, I think he *likes* his head up there. Either that, or it's the reason why he's always so

Re: [MBZ] Autobahn vs. USA

2005-09-30 Thread Dave M.
of it, the locals look at me funny and comment You're not from around here, are you. That, my friend, is priceless. -dm == On 9/29/05, Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: O...but if you want to make serious money this is the place bar none On 9/29/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] Autobahn vs. USA

2005-09-30 Thread Dave M.
of that hamster wheel you're locked inside. :p On 9/29/05, Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave Dave Dave...thats what all people who didin't make it here say. On 9/29/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nope. Not after you factor in ALL the costs of living... real estate or rent, car

Re: [MBZ] Limited slip diffs (was: W201 engine swapping)

2005-09-30 Thread Dave M.
) with used parts. :) -dm -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/ -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline)

Re: [MBZ] Click Click Click

2005-09-30 Thread Dave M.
Some of the time, using Mobil-1 can quiet a noisy lifter on an OM60x engine. It can happen within a few hundred miles, or take thousands. If it doesn't go away within say 10kmi and a couple of M-1 oil changes, you have a bad lifter or two. They're a mild PITA to replace, and cost roughly $30 each.

Re: [MBZ] Click Click Click

2005-09-30 Thread Dave M.
, but not superior.) -Dave M. == On 9/30/05, Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: why the 15w 40? doesent everyone recomend the 15w 50? On 9/29/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Some of the time, using Mobil-1 can quiet a noisy lifter on an OM60x engine. It can happen

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-09-30 Thread Dave M.
Ancient Chinese proverb... (?) 'When wrestling a pig in the mud, you both get filthy dirty... but the pig is enjoying himself.' =) +dm -- Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 07:49:42 -0700 From: Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] name calling... Actually i've

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 4, Issue 229

2005-09-29 Thread Dave M.
. (?) Not lkely that you suddenly have no pressure, but it's not impossible either... (!) :-) -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline) -- Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 07:56:29 -0400 From: Kevin J. Slater [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ

[MBZ] 1987 300D - transmission flare at part throttle

2005-09-29 Thread Dave M.
) is amazing :-) Best regards, -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline)

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300D - transmission flare at part throttle

2005-09-29 Thread Dave M.
-shifting 603's I've played with are set to about 80% of full firm, based on the slotted holes used for adjustment. :-) -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline) On 9/29/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did you compare vacuum across the throttle range

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300D - transmission flare at part throttle

2005-09-29 Thread Dave M.
Interesting, Jim... the new modulator (on the tranny) cured the problem though? Any way to test this sucker other than just replacing it? -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline) On 9/29/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300D - transmission flare at part throttle

2005-09-29 Thread Dave M.
ROTFL! Ummm, I think I'd prefer another solution in this case. :-) -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline) -- On 9/29/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think there was some kind of table in my W116 FSM, I

Re: [MBZ] zero oil pressure this am..

2005-09-29 Thread Dave M.
easily seen from below. Ain't these newfangled cars sumtin'? :) -Dave M. -- Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 08:45:47 -0400 From: Kevin J. Slater [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] zero oil pressure this am.. right, but this is a W124 and uses a signal wire from a pressure

Re: [MBZ] 190E-16 (was: W201 engine swapping)

2005-09-29 Thread Dave M.
I've got a mint, brand-new brochure specific to this model (the 190E-16, W201.034) for sale if anyone wants it. I've been meaning to post it on eBay with a pile of other stuff but haven't gotten around to it. Anyway, some comments on the post below: 1) They all had SLS. There were two additional

Re: [MBZ] SRS brake fluid change

2005-09-29 Thread Dave M.
The 1987 190D-T has standard ABS brakes. Just pressure bleed as normal. The only special procedures are for cars with ASR (electronic traction control), which was only offered on gas engines from the early 90's and up. :) -dm -- Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 10:29:02

Re: [MBZ] Booth Cold Method (BCM) and the OM603

2005-09-29 Thread Dave M.
Hi Chris, 1) I'd check it both ways - cold and hot. Either way, you don't need to add oil until it reaches the MIN mark, or unless your level light is coming on too early (pessimistic) and you want it to stay off. The factory procedure is here - note the important part is to slowly insert the

Re: [MBZ] O/T Road Rule

2005-09-29 Thread Dave M.
You might have a slightly different opinion if YOU were trapped in a car that was on fire, slowly burning to death, while the fire truck was stuck behind people blocking the shoulder and unable to move. But hey, if that's your idea of fun, I don't think many people on this list would try to talk

Re: [MBZ] Limited slip diffs (was: W201 engine swapping)

2005-09-29 Thread Dave M.
Only gas cars have ASR electronic traction control. Only diesel cars have ASD mechanical traction control. This has a limited-slip (20-40%) diff all the time, and when slip is detected, the diff is hydraulically coupled to 100% locking. I plan to install a limited-slip diff in my 1987 300D this

Re: [MBZ] O/T Road Rule

2005-09-29 Thread Dave M.
. On 9/29/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You might have a slightly different opinion if YOU were trapped in a car that was on fire, slowly burning to death, while the fire truck was stuck behind people blocking the shoulder and unable to move. But hey, if that's your idea of fun, I

Re: [MBZ] IP rebuilding (was: no subject)

2005-09-28 Thread Dave M.
Say what? I'm with Kleb, as they age, the IP's are almost always low on fuel delivery, especially off idle - necessitating the ALDA adjustment (richer). Almost all older, unmolested MB turbo diesels are dogs (low fuel delivery) that wake up dramatically with a little tweaking. I never hear of old

Re: [MBZ] got my 87 300TD!

2005-09-27 Thread Dave M.
switch with the new red style, and consider a new hi/lo pressure safety switch as well (mine failed on the 300E). :-) Best regards, Dave M. Boise, ID -- Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 16:25:51 -0700 (PDT) From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] got my 87

Re: [MBZ] Who refinishes/restores intirior trim?

2005-09-27 Thread Dave M.
$225 for Zebrano or $300 for Walnut... dunno how much refinishing would cost. 3) You can refinish it yourself if you have the time and patience. There's a website that shows how to do it, but it's a lot of work, an messy. :-) Best regards, Dave M. Boise, ID -- Date

Re: [MBZ] Slick 50 Mobil-1 (was: Digest #207)

2005-09-27 Thread Dave M.
, Dave M. Boise, ID -- Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 09:20:16 -0400 From: BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 4, Issue 207 At the risk of starting another issue discussion that will have strongly held beliefs on each side [an religious issue

Re: [MBZ] got my 87 300TD!

2005-09-27 Thread Dave M.
Chris, I think Marshall's comments are long gone. Richard didn't read my warning and replaced the old page with just my notes, not Marshalls. And he had no backup to pull from. So unless they're saved on someone's personal drive, or Marshall can add to it from memory, they're gone. That was about

Re: [MBZ] got my 87 300TD!

2005-09-27 Thread Dave M.
is high cold pressure - oil pressure? coolant pressure? How do you know/test for? Chris --- Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My opinion is that the number is more like 20-40%. And I firmly believe there are a LOT of them running around with the high cold pressure symptom

Re: [MBZ] got my 87 300TD!

2005-09-27 Thread Dave M.
://web.archive.org/web/20040414225233/http://buying.articles.mbz.org/checklists/124/ Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline)

Re: [MBZ] Slick 50 Mobil-1 (was: Digest #207)

2005-09-27 Thread Dave M.
. By the time it's at Min, then you add a quart, which will take it back to the middle. :-) -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline) = On 9/27/05, dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why wait to hit the Min mark before adding oil

Re: [MBZ] MPG (was: Auto tranny 240Ds are slow!)

2005-09-27 Thread Dave M.
The MPG vs. MPH curve varies a lot by model. The non-turbo cars with low (high numerical) gears will probably get best MPG in the 50-65mph range, I'd guess. Turbo cars will bump that up a tad, partially because they usually have taller (lower numerical) gears. However all the OM61x engines, of any

Re: [MBZ] Road manners (was: Auto tranny 240Ds are slow!)

2005-09-27 Thread Dave M.
I don't have a problem with this unless you are poking along a freeway onramp. The onramp near me feeds into an interstate with a 75mph speed limit. If you're saving fuel with a light foot, and are only up to 45mph by the time you reach the freeway, and I'm stuck behind you forced to merge into

Re: [MBZ] got my 87 300TD!

2005-09-27 Thread Dave M.
I agree - the pressure symptom is NOT conclusive that the head is cracked. But IMO it creates a strong possibility. Marshall's two 190D's are about the only ones I know of that had this with no apparent ill effects, but remember neither of them were OM603's. I know that my car would usually have

Re: [MBZ] MPG (was: Auto tranny 240Ds are slow!)

2005-09-27 Thread Dave M.
to replace my aging VW Dasher (which gets 40-45mpg but is dangerously slow with only 48hp when new, and about 40hp as-is...) Good point about the torque converter factor, btw... I forgot about that. :) -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline) On 9/27/05, Marshall

Re: [MBZ] Approx. 35mpg from an '87 Mercedes 300D TURBO Diesel

2005-09-27 Thread Dave M.
/124.1x3_buying_tips.txt :-) Dave M Boise, ID -- Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 11:35:46 -0700 (PDT) From: David Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Approx. 35mpg from an '87 Mercedes 300D TURBO Diesel Hi, folks. This is in reference to a Seattle area craiglist. The lister claims

Re: [MBZ] got my 87 300TD!

2005-09-27 Thread Dave M.
range and should not go over 100C unless it's *hot* out, or you're doing a top-speed run. Temps over 110C almost always indicate a cooling system problem that needs attention (which could be a simple as dirt bugs in the condenser fins.) -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D

Re: [MBZ] wagon rear window wiper

2005-09-27 Thread Dave M.
blade has the connection point in a different spot than OE, causing a similar problem to the front. If so, the solution is the same. If you buy from Rusty, make sure you specify that you want OE parts, not aftermarket. :-) -dave m. -- Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 13:15:23

Re: [MBZ] Auto tranny 240Ds are slow!

2005-09-26 Thread Dave M.
... gotta get that intercooler installed, Casey-style... :-) Best regards, Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 259kmi (Sportline) -- From: Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Auto tranny 240Ds are slow! Reminds me of an article I

Re: [MBZ] Another reason not to wade in the waters of New Orleans!

2005-09-24 Thread Dave M.
It's a scam... photos are real, but from the Congo two years ago, not N'awlins: http://www.snopes.com/katrina/photos/crocodile.asp Also, the crocigator is about half the size the email below claims. Always somone trying to create a ruckus by creating these fish stories. I got it via email from

Re: [MBZ] Turbo cooldown (was: 1987 300SDL)

2005-09-24 Thread Dave M.
doesn't handle the heat as well. Synthetic really works great for all turbo applications. Get the Mobil-1 5W-40 Truck SUV formula (aka Delvac-1). :-) Best regards, Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 259kmi (Sportline) -- Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2005 19

Re: [MBZ] oh boy, read the auction questions

2005-09-24 Thread Dave M.
Car? There was a car? -dm -- Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2005 22:12:51 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Harry ) Subject: Re: [MBZ] oh boy, read the auction questions Its shameful to admit this, but I can relate to those questions. yep the car is nice too

Re: [MBZ] Turbo cooldown (was: 1987 300SDL)

2005-09-24 Thread Dave M.
Under full load, they may indeed get red hot. Under normal driving, no way. Under normal driving conditions my EGT's are usually 400-600F cruising at legal speeds. I think at a steady 90mph it's more like 800F. Extended full throttle (more than 10-15 seconds) can push things to 1200-1400F, beyond

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2005-09-23 Thread Dave M.
have the trap removed? Here's a photo: http://www.w124performance.com/images/OM603_exhaust/trap_oxidizer.jpg 5) Finally, check the car 0-60 with a stopwatch... factory spec is about 13 seconds, if you are slower than 15 seconds something is definitely wrong. :-) Best regards, -- Dave M. Boise

Re: [MBZ] LA needs some help

2005-09-23 Thread Dave M.
OMG, those are HILARIOUS! Thanks for sharing. The movies (QuickTime format) played fine on my system. =) -dm -- Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 20:39:26 -0700 From: redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] LA needs some help A

Re: [MBZ] WIS

2005-09-22 Thread Dave M.
It's got full coverage of the W124 W201, I think full coverage of the 126 (except 617 engine - not sure about 117), and most everything newer. Nothing on the 123, 115/116, or older. For the 124/201 etc, the main difference between it and the CD-ROM's is tranny repair information, and some

[MBZ] Klann spring compressor on eBay

2005-09-22 Thread Dave M.
Thought someone might need this... current bid $199: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4576532589 :) -Dave M.

Re: [MBZ] Safe airbag removal (was: 201 CD manual Cruise?)

2005-09-20 Thread Dave M.
. The explosive charge in the airbag is roughy equivalent (IIRC) to a shotgun blast - not something you want to mess around with. The above applies to the 124 chassis but I believe the 201 and 126 have the red connector in the same place. I'm sure Marshall will correct me if I'm wrong. ;-) -Dave M

[MBZ] That cheap 1999 SLK for sale on Craigslist

2005-09-20 Thread Dave M.
to be supervised by Craigslist. I will wait for your email to let me know if you are interested in knowing more details about the purchase. Regards, Mick, == Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, Is the price correct in your listing for the SLK - $3500

Re: [MBZ] ABC news item on veg oil in US diesels

2005-09-20 Thread Dave M.
Coherent? How about *any* policy? Shoot, in California they give illegal immigrants driver's licenses. (Note the 'illegal' part of that statement.) I wonder if diesel Benz repair would be considered a skill they need in NZ... it's starting to look better down there as things get more crowded up

Re: [MBZ] OM603 cylinder head removal - special tools?

2005-09-19 Thread Dave M.
: If anyone's in the SF Bay Area and can possibly lend a hand tomorrow morning, shoot me an email off list... Thanks in advance for any assistance, Aaron -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline)

Re: [MBZ] WTB engine box for 94 SL600 UPDATE

2005-09-16 Thread Dave M.
Russ, That would be the E-GAS module (electronic accelerator (EA) control - NOT the fuel injection LH module, not the ASR module, and not the Basic module). Bummer part is that a quick search doesn't show one available used. That doesn't mean there isn't one available, just that it might be hard

Re: [MBZ] limo - W100 (600 limo)

2005-09-16 Thread Dave M.
That's not a W115, it's a W100... a 100.012 to be specific. One of the most expensive cars on the planet to own. If you aren't used to spending whatever you like and having accountants figure out your finances, run away. For those that missed the original link: http://tinyurl.com/9soct Example:

Re: [MBZ] what color is this?

2005-09-15 Thread Dave M.
Hmmm, the EPC won't pull a datacard for that VIN. Is there a trick to getting datacard for older VIN's without the 'WDB-' prefix? I've never needed to look up an older one. It did figure out the chassis model but no datacard... that option is grayed out in the menu. :( -dm -Original

Re: [MBZ] Paint Codes

2005-09-14 Thread Dave M.
the blue Mercedes, why yes it is...' :-) -Dave M. -- Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 19:15:16 -0400 From: Peter Arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Paint Codes My 1987 300SDL is in my eyes a deep Blue. Paint code should be 930 The Paint Codeon the car appears

Re: [MBZ] Cars of listing craigs seattle

2005-09-13 Thread Dave M.
Drat, I was hoping nobody had noticed. I emailed and asked if it's driveable, no reply yet. If it won't shift into top gear then I can't get it... would need to drive 500 miles home. I wonder if I could modify the diesel tranny to fit, since I have a spare... all the valve body settings would be

Re: [MBZ] Cars of listing craigs seattle

2005-09-13 Thread Dave M.
for the gasser and diesel engines? On 9/13/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Drat, I was hoping nobody had noticed. I emailed and asked if it's driveable, no reply yet. If it won't shift into top gear then I can't get it... would need to drive 500 miles home. I wonder if I could modify

Re: [MBZ] AWD Diesel?

2005-09-11 Thread Dave M.
Yes, lots of them, but none imported to the USA. My 1987 300D (124.133) was available in Europe with 4Matic (AWD) as a 124.333, ditto the wagon version (124.393) and a bunch of other combinations of engines too. Such a shame we never got those. Nearly impossible to import to the USA unless you

Re: [MBZ] WTB the control box that makes V12 run like a 6cyl.

2005-09-11 Thread Dave M.
-- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline)

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 4, Issue 82

2005-09-10 Thread Dave M.
Russ, We need more info... there are approximatley a jillion control boxes on that car. Which one did the dealer quote $7k for? I'm suspecting the LH module (fuel computer), EZL (ignition module), or TBA (throttle body actuator... none of which should be more than, oh, $2-$4k. If you can get more

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 4, Issue 82

2005-09-10 Thread Dave M.
:31 PM, Dave M. wrote: Russ, We need more info... there are approximatley a jillion control boxes on that car. Which one did the dealer quote $7k for? I'm suspecting the LH module (fuel computer), EZL (ignition module), or TBA (throttle body actuator... none of which should be more than

Re: [MBZ] W124 sunroof kaput

2005-09-08 Thread Dave M.
Hi Peter, Thanks for the info. My sunroof is in the closed position at the moment. Am I going to have a hassle getting the liner out? And do you mean the small liner on the sunroof itself, or the big interior headliner inside the car? On a side note, I was able to get the sunroof closed, which

Re: [MBZ] Bad Idle Fixed now a paint question

2005-09-08 Thread Dave M.
Hi Peter, That's strange, because a bad EGR valve or lifters should not cause serious idle problems. But, as long as teh indy has it 90% fixed, I wouldn't argue too much. ;) If the engine is carboned up, fuel additives will NOT clean it out - but they will clean the injection system. As someone

Re: [MBZ] Tightening Connecting Rod bolts

2005-09-06 Thread Dave M.
/OM603.970_crate_engine/ Dave's site is up running but the domain name has changed. The engine price PDF at this link, but I haven't updated the prices in a while... you'll need to call Rusty for current numbers: http://www.w124performance.com/docs/mb/OM60X/OM603_rebuilt_engines.pdf :-) Dave M

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