Re: [MBZ] 1976 300D

2012-06-22 Thread Frederick Moir
Hey, Curt. Say hello to Johnny B.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: Curt Raymond >To: Diesel List >Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 6:39 PM >Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1976 300D > >As an aside I recently got my '78 240D back from my Indy with working ICE COLD

Re: [MBZ] Oil Filters

2012-06-21 Thread Frederick Moir
Alles. By my (faulty) memory Fram used to be a good filter until bought by Allied and then others. With each iteration being cheaper than the last. Now they are mass market drek. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: Dan Penoff >To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Eating belts

2012-06-16 Thread Frederick Moir
Logic?   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: Max Dillon >To: Mercedes Discussion List >Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 9:26 AM >Subject: [MBZ] Eating belts > >My '95 E300 with OM606 engine has decided to eat the serpentine belt. The only >recent chang

[MBZ] Fw: 84 MERCEDES 300TD wagon - $1000 (ATTLEBORO)

2012-06-14 Thread Frederick Moir
Not this one either.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. - Forwarded Message - >From: "fred.s...@verizon.net" >To: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com >Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:13 PM >Subject: 84 MERCEDES 300TD wagon - $1000 (ATTLEBORO) > > >fred.s...@verizon.net has forwarded you this crai

[MBZ] Fw: 1984 Mercedes Benz 300 DT - $2000 (Boxford)

2012-06-14 Thread Frederick Moir
Not mine, etc.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. - Forwarded Message - >From: "fred.s...@verizon.net" >To: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com >Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:11 PM >Subject: 1984 Mercedes Benz 300 DT - $2000 (Boxford) > > >fred.s...@verizon.net has forwarded you this craigslist

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Engine Exhaust Causes Lung Cancer, WHO Agency Says

2012-06-12 Thread Frederick Moir
I love the smell of diesel in the morning. Apologies to Robert Duval in Apocalypse Now   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: "roger...@comcast.net" >To: mercedes@okiebenz.com >Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 8:53 PM >Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel Engine Exhau

Re: [MBZ] OT hair removal cream for men

2012-06-09 Thread Frederick Moir
In keeping with the Mercedes/German theme, should it not be Knob & Bollocks?   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: Hendrik & Fay >To: Mercedes Discussion List >Sent: Saturday, June 9, 2012 5:43 AM >Subject: [MBZ] OT hair removal cream for men > >Warn

Re: [MBZ] Car For Donald Snook

2012-05-30 Thread Frederick Moir
How many galley slaves would it take to move that and how long a pier to moor it?   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: Rick Knoble >To: Mercedes Discussion List >Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 6:42 PM >Subject: [MBZ] Car For Donald Snook > >Okay. It i

Re: [MBZ] One bar pressure warm oil

2012-05-23 Thread Frederick Moir
Running rich, did you say? Poor compression in two cyls? Gas dilution of the oel? My $0.2 worth.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: Mitch Haley >To: Mercedes Discussion List >Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 11:34 AM >Subject: Re: [MBZ] One b

Re: [MBZ] Is it bad for my w123 300DT to go 80mph

2012-05-21 Thread Frederick Moir
Dan. Only 80? It's not even breathing hard yet!   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: Dan Elliott >To: mercedes@okiebenz.com >Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 12:39 PM >Subject: [MBZ] Is it bad for my w123 300DT to go 80mph > >Hello All, > >I do a lot of fr

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 1972 220 LAST CHANCE - $2000 ynu3ama9

2012-05-18 Thread Frederick Moir
Knackered!   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: "buymbpa...@gmail.com" >Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 1972 220 LAST CHANCE - $2000 ynu3ama9 > > >Borked? Or Broked? > > >Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > >-Original Messa

Re: [MBZ] The American dream in an automobile

2012-05-16 Thread Frederick Moir
I'll break out my pattie press   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: Scott Ritchey >To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' >Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 12:16 PM >Subject: Re: [MBZ] The American dream in an automobile > >After observing the human condition fo

[MBZ] 190Dt Rear End Work

2012-05-14 Thread Frederick Moir
Alles. Replaced the lower control arm rubber and steel bushing bits-n-bobs plus the brake backing plates yesterday and today. Thanks Rusty! I'm a little bummed that my 250Kmi+ rear wheel bearings had to be destroyed to put on the brake backing plates. Upon inspection they were perfect until forc

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

2012-05-07 Thread Frederick Moir
NNWWSNMSNM Nudge Nudge Wink Wink Say-no-more Say-no-more. Eric Idle of the Monty Python maniacal team.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: andrew strasfogel >To: Mercedes Discussion List >Sent: Monday, May 7, 2012 1:22 PM >Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Gi

Re: [MBZ] WAS OT CL idiot "I am, liquefying my equipment" NOW Grease

2012-05-04 Thread Frederick Moir
roofs. >> >> How about really off topic? Do you have a boat with a Mercruiser I/O? >> If so, do you buy Mercury grease - 2-4-C or whatever they call it, or >> do you just use "marine" grease, or do you use basic automotive grease? >> >> Randy >&

Re: [MBZ] OT CL idiot "I have closed my business and am, liquefying my equipment"

2012-05-03 Thread Frederick Moir
my business and am, liquefying > my equipment" > >Yabbut you still do it, don't you? > >It's always a joy when you pass something off in the group and you see that >wry grin or knowing nod that makes you realize that someone else "got it" >besides you.

Re: [MBZ] OT CL idiot "I have closed my business and am, liquefying my equipment"

2012-05-03 Thread Frederick Moir
r mother off the edge... > >Dan > >On May 3, 2012, at 12:00 AM, Frederick Moir wrote: > >> Dan, et al. >> Nothing at all! >> I do it all the time, the only deficit is my wife's eye-roll. >> Though there is much censure/groaning/blank looks, et

Re: [MBZ] Just the thing for that 240D

2012-05-03 Thread Frederick Moir
Re:- "Marching Morons"   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: Rich Thomas >To: Mercedes Discussion List >Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2012 10:03 AM >Subject: [MBZ] Just the thing for that 240D > >http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/05/upgrade-your-engine >--R

Re: [MBZ] OT CL idiot "I have closed my business and am, liquefying my equipment"

2012-05-02 Thread Frederick Moir
d my business and am, liquefying > my equipment" > >Hey, this was fun.  What's the matter with a little word play? > >Dan > >On May 2, 2012, at 11:35 PM, Frederick Moir wrote: > >> Alles. >> My apologies for creating a monster. >> At least it'

Re: [MBZ] OT CL idiot "I have closed my business and am, liquefying my equipment"

2012-05-02 Thread Frederick Moir
Alles. My apologies for creating a monster. At least it's no about oil.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: MG >To: Mercedes Discussion List >Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 7:43 PM >Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT CL idiot "I have closed my business and am, liq

Re: [MBZ] OT CL idiot "I have closed my business and am liquefying my equipment"

2012-05-02 Thread Frederick Moir
Chemists?   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: Dan Penoff >To: Mercedes Discussion List >Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 1:41 PM >Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT CL idiot "I have closed my business and am liquefying my >equipment" > >Proper grammar would be "li

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bent Valve?

2012-04-30 Thread Frederick Moir
Max. FWIW, a plugged injector sounds like some guy in the engine with a 10 pound hammer who wants out A plugged injector would also not supply fuel. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: Max >To: Mercedes Discussion List >Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012

Re: [MBZ] Struts?

2012-04-30 Thread Frederick Moir
Curt. Rear suspension/springs can be removed with a jack, carefully, as per Jim's instructions. My 190D would lurch to the right at every shift but behave in corners, loose rear links. Used one from Bent and new lower control arm bushings from Rusty, (bought for the olde 190E) and it now is as i

Re: [MBZ] Riding the solids

2012-04-24 Thread Frederick Moir
Alles. There was some mention of teflon patches over some vents that blew off as designed after liftoff. (?) Maybe I'm mis-remembering or mis-conscrewing?   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: OK Don >To: Mercedes Discussion List >Sent: Tuesday, Apri

Re: [MBZ] Riding the solids

2012-04-24 Thread Frederick Moir
Wow! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: "relng...@aol.com" To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 12:49 AM Subject: [MBZ] Riding the solids THIS is impressive. http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?feature=player_embedded&v=2aCOyOvOw5c

[MBZ] Proof of Life

2012-04-22 Thread Frederick Moir
Is this thing alive? Or am I persona non grata? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred ___ 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 or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] test

2012-04-22 Thread Frederick Moir
' allo? ___ 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 or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Fwd: 300TDT 1987 Mercedes Wagon Diesel - $750 (Northfield)

2010-12-18 Thread Frederick Moir
603 anyone? Not mine etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA Original Message Subject:300TDT 1987 Mercedes Wagon Diesel - $750 (Northfield) Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2010 11:05:51 -0800 (PST) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net {email} has forwarded you this craigslist

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 1979 300TD - $900 (Fernandina Beach)

2010-12-18 Thread Frederick Moir
Original Message Subject:Mercedes 1979 300TD - $900 (Fernandina Beach) Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2010 11:01:17 -0800 (PST) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net {email} has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please see below for more informatio

Re: [MBZ] 115 manny 240D 3.0 euro

2007-09-27 Thread Frederick Moir
Interestink? Nice car.Car is offered by a guy? in Derbyshire, England. The car has R.A.C and A.A. badges on the front and where was the picture taken? Pick-up in Florida? Methinks something in the stinks in the state of Denmark! Fred Moir Lynn MA R.A.C = Royal Automobile Club A.A. U.K. equivalent

Re: [MBZ] The evil broken lug bolt on my 300 SDL

2007-09-23 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, Jim etal. One, rather brutal method of loosening stuck bolts is to use a large welder/spot welder to heat the bolt cherry red and, after it has cooled down use a bolt remover, (reverse spiral socket thingy). At your own risk! Fred Moir Trash Picker and Rocket Sinetist, scyentyst, y'know. Dies

Re: [MBZ] Replacing valve stem seals.

2007-09-23 Thread Frederick Moir
Robert et al. Your reasoning is good. The only caveat is that it may be very difficult to hold the valve up, install the spring and compress same whilst trying to install the keepers. If the valve falls to the piston crown by some amount that "gap" will require that the spring be further compress

Re: [MBZ] Replacing valve stem seals.

2007-09-22 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, Ed et al. 100psi. plus works well, note that in most home air systems there is a lot of water, so don't take all day to do one cyl it might just rust up over night. Locking the crank is probably the best idea. It is sometimes impossible to balance the crank/piston at TDC as it likes t

Re: [MBZ] M103 vs OM603 vs OM617: Help me decide

2007-09-21 Thread Frederick Moir
Ed. Valve guides are replaced with the head off. It is theoretically possible to pull the guides with out removing the head but most likely the valve seats will be worn and would no longer be concentric with the valves and guides. The guides are driven in and usually have to be reamed. Replacing

Re: [MBZ] M103 vs OM603 vs OM617: Help me decide

2007-09-21 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, All, David & Allan. The 260E ( 198Kmi.) M103.960, that was given to me with 5 cyl. is now running smooth and quiet on all six and burns no oil (M1 15W50) Problem was #6 cyl. had a burnt exh valve. Also found that both sets of guides were very worn, all exh. valves had a groove around the seal

Re: [MBZ] Why no 2 stroke diesels

2007-09-20 Thread Frederick Moir
> archer wrote: >> Germany built a three cylinder two cycle car, > > Who did that, DKW? NSU/Auto Union/Audi? > The Saab had an oil measuring cup in the gas cap, I think you were > supposed > to put regular 30W motor oil in it. > Mitch. ___ DKW, I'm pretty s

[MBZ] OT Curtis Hour Meter

2007-09-15 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, All. and Jim C. In my archived parts (junkpile) there is a boxed, new and never used, solid state LCD 24v hour meter. Curtis#700RR00101224VDC, yours for the asking. Fred Moir Lynn MA 300TD 190DT Bent 250E - Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationshi

Re: [MBZ] 2.5DT Idle and turbo issues

2007-09-08 Thread Frederick Moir
Benzaholics. Did no one get my double entendre? "It now idles with that well bred oily mutter of a fine diesel machine." Fred Moir Lynn MA 300TD 190DT 260E Hint, German for mother is...? - Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it'

Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell? killer R12

2007-09-08 Thread Frederick Moir
Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> There is ZERO personal accountability in the world today. > With the possible exceptions of the people on this list... Whatchew mean, Willis? There's no accounting for me at all! -- Jim As you well know, James, you are in both categories! Fred Moir Lynn

Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell? killer R12

2007-09-08 Thread Frederick Moir
Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: There is ZERO personal accountability in the world today. -Curt Amen to that!! With the possible exceptions of the people on this list and a few saints. Fred Moir Lynn MA Dieselitis Maximus - Looking for a deal? Fi

Re: [MBZ] 2.5DT Idle and turbo issues

2007-09-08 Thread Frederick Moir
Ralph W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello All, I've been following the recent 2.5 threads. I must also note that I believe I have a head gasket issue. Usual signs of oil in rad and anti-freeze usage. The car idles horrendously loud and shaky. Hi, All and Ralph W. When my '87 2.5D blew the head

Re: [MBZ] 2.5 DT

2007-09-06 Thread Frederick Moir
Mitch. Now that's just cruel. Fred Moir Lynn MA 85 300TD 87 190DT Bent 89 260E Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Fred, in the Ann Arbor area (Ypsilanti MI) somebody has a '90 2.6 with a broken piston ring that they want $400 OBO for. I bet you wish you were here. http://www.auto-rv.com/brow

Re: [MBZ] 2.5 DT

2007-09-06 Thread Frederick Moir
Greetings and Salutations. Thanks to, OK Don, Kaleb, John and Dr Marshall for the insights. Unfortunately the "body" that I was interested in has already exceeded my budget. Oh well, dream on. Fred Moir Dieselitis Maximus. - Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!

[MBZ] 2.5 DT

2007-09-05 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, Alles. Quick question. What (if any) are the differences between an 87 190DT 602,961 and a 91 300D 602.962 engines? Daydreaming idiot wants to know. TIA Fred Moir Lynn MA 85 300TD 87 190DT Bent 89 260E Soon to run! - Pinpoint customers who are looking f

Re: [MBZ] Decent 6.9 in Atlanta (now GTO)

2007-09-05 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, All. Gas, Tyres and Oil, Oh My!. In '78 mine would do 105 with a tailwind and downhill, however it got to 105 with great force. It was a 67 conv. that had been setup as a quarter mile bandit at the local speedway. HO 400 from the factory, His and Hurst (MB content?) shifter, engine was dead,

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD Primer pump leaks .

2007-08-31 Thread Frederick Moir
Geo. et al. New style pump is direct replacement. stays ready to use and is sealed in use and "standby" Hope you are feeling better. Fred Moir Lynn MA 190DT bent 300TD 260E motor work. George Larribeau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I ordered a new primer pump from Rusty. The new one is different in

Re: [MBZ] Self-leveler on a W123 sedan?

2007-08-23 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, All. Could the parts, pump etc. be a leftover from some Bio-D attempt? My $.02 Fred Moir Lynn MA - Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. ___ http:/

Re: [MBZ] Re 190DT

2007-08-20 Thread Frederick Moir
Mitch et al. Hit an Escort in RF wheel as she cut across in front of me at about 2 car lengths then froze. Just had time for an "Aw S**T! ABS chirped once and slam. The front bumper and support are pushed down, Radiator suppport, horns, fans, condenser,radiator and fan, hood grill etc. etc. This

[MBZ] Re 190DT

2007-08-20 Thread Frederick Moir
Pic. Attached. Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Frederick Moir wrote: > > Hi, All. > Anyine want to buy a low mileage (120Kmi.) 87 190DT? > In the last 2 years it has had:- > New exhaust complete. > New vacuum pump > Head gasket with skimmed head and valve work.

Re: [MBZ] 190DT

2007-08-20 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, Rick & Robert et al. Have not stopped cussing yet, so how much is still undecided. Rust central:- both! Fred Moir Lynn MA Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Actually it was, "how much". Is "rust central" both a geographical location and a subtle commentary on the 190? Bob R No rust AZ

Re: [MBZ] 190DT

2007-08-20 Thread Frederick Moir
I think you are asking "where you at?" Lynn MA Rust central Fred Moir Lynn MA Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wie Viel? Bob R - Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. ___ http:/

[MBZ] 190DT

2007-08-20 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, All. Anyine want to buy a low mileage (120Kmi.) 87 190DT? In the last 2 years it has had:- New exhaust complete. New vacuum pump Head gasket with skimmed head and valve work. Brakes Hoses Euro headlights. Radiator, now wrapped around the engine. ###?&[EMAIL PROTECTED] Fred Moir Lynn MA 190DT 12

Re: [MBZ] Rocker switch again

2007-08-20 Thread Frederick Moir
Picture? wilton strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I know it's silly, but the completed MB rocker switch on the console, with its "perfect" MB-looking scooter icon, really is neat. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor

Re: [MBZ] 124 Info

2007-08-16 Thread Frederick Moir
Ed and Alex. Ta very much for the info. The gifter is my youngest daughter's best friend and I'm sort of "in loco parentis." The gift was a surprise as I've been her reality reference vs. mechanics for some time. ( Something wrong with that statement, somehow.) Again, Ta very much. Fred Moir Lynn

[MBZ] 124 FSM

2007-08-16 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, All. Who has the 124 manuals on line? I've been gifted with 260E with 5 good cyls. and one dead one. TIA Fred Moir Lynn MA 190DT 300TD 260E - Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games

Re: [MBZ] Virtual Pillory: Come jeer at the idiot!

2007-08-11 Thread Frederick Moir
No jeers, only a welcome to a fellow eedjit! Fred Moir Lynn MA 190DT 300TD - Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http

[MBZ] 83 300CD

2007-08-01 Thread Frederick Moir
Correct link http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/car/385588582.html - Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http:/

Re: [MBZ] Cracked Cylinder Head

2007-07-20 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, Folks. Rick, if it's the 190DT it may be the head gasket, that's what happened to mine after being a little overheated. While the head was off the valves, guides, and head surface were serviced, runs very well now. If the 300CD, not sure what to tell you. TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA 190DT '87 300T

Re: [MBZ] [OT] tool quality.

2007-07-19 Thread Frederick Moir
Greetings and Salutations. This tool thread is oddly timely as I have been searching for a second (backup) of an Husky ratchet 22203 that is particularly useful, "handy" if you will. I called Husky (Stanley) and the said that it was only available in sets at big box stores (House brand at Home De

[MBZ] Odo reset 190DT

2007-07-19 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, All. My odo is stuck between 000 and 009 and the button stayed down, the direct result of not thinking and resetting the odo while moving. I'd venture that is not so much a myth as not enough people have broken their odo whilst moving to convince the skeptics. My $0.002 Fred Moir

Re: [MBZ] 201 IP Leaks

2007-07-08 Thread Frederick Moir
The Mighty Casey struck me out! Ta very much. Fred Moir Lynn MA 190DT 300TD Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The OM617 oil filter o-ring apparently will only work on OM603 pumps--sorry. On 7/8/07, Frederick Moir wrote: > > Jim C. > Ta very much. If memory serves, the oil f

Re: [MBZ] 201 IP Leaks

2007-07-08 Thread Frederick Moir
Jim C. Ta very much. If memory serves, the oil filter o-ring is the same size? Fred Moir Lynn MA Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > bottom plate appears to leak also. Question, can the bottom plate be > removed "in situ" or must the IP be removed first? If you can reach all the screws, you

[MBZ] Re 201 IP Leaks

2007-07-08 Thread Frederick Moir
Dr Marshall et al. I would have loved to get the correct gasket, only available from Bosch etc., however said kid had to go to his grandmothers place a hundred or so miles away and reducing the leak with red RTV was better than running out of oil in transit. Time will tell. Thanks for the info.

[MBZ] 201 IP Leaks

2007-07-08 Thread Frederick Moir
The kid that bought my olde 190D '84 601 eng. 220k+ miles, has found a leak that seems to emanate from the IP. The "side plate" was missing a screw and the other 3 were hand tight only. The gasket was some kind of petrified rubber, so some careful application of red RTV cured that leak, however

[MBZ] Autozone, quelle suprise!

2007-07-05 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, Alles. 25 or more years ago the NAPA guy in Salem MA was the guy to go to for any quality part, still is! The NAPA gal in Gloucester is another memory phenom. Have never had a wrong or bad part from either of them. Before Rusty, anything needed was from NAPA, tried other stores, not so good

Re: [MBZ] Antique Mercedes Project Opportunity

2007-07-05 Thread Frederick Moir
Isn't a 300 small "d" a petrol injection car? Not diesel? Inquiring minds want to know. Fred Moir Lynn MA 87 190DT 85 300TD TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: No affiliation. Was posted to a motorcycle list I belong to and is being sold by a friend of a listmember. What do you think? Accur

[MBZ] Bio D

2007-07-02 Thread Frederick Moir
Greeting Earthlings. Mickey D's goes green in U.K. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6259328.stm Should have been on Bio. D list I suppose. Fred Moir Lynn MA 190DT 300TD - Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tool

[MBZ] Semi O.T. A/C Report

2007-07-01 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, Al. Re SWMBO's Toy Corolla 1999. Purchased an Interdynamics R143a recharge setup at Wally World, $27.47. Simple instructions and worked as advertised. Any idiot can do it, even me (after suitable instruction). IIoz. of freezy kids stuff, 2oz. oil, some kind of leak suppressant and "Maxi Cool"

[MBZ] 190D subframe mounts

2007-06-29 Thread Frederick Moir
Curt. The diff. on a 201-190D, DT etc bolts directly to the subframe, not rubber mounted. Of course I'm known for my flights of fancy, so check it out. YMMV Fred Moir Lynn MA 190DT 300TD - Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos n

[MBZ] A/C Oel Kweshun

2007-06-29 Thread Frederick Moir
Thanks to Jim C., Jim F.and Alex C. I'm gonna go for the oil and gas mixed charge. Does this make it a two-stroke? Report to follow soon. Fred Moir Lynn MA 190DT 300TD "Hey! Fred, can you help me with..." - Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summ

Re: [MBZ] Pre-Benz car for sale

2007-06-29 Thread Frederick Moir
Liquid Gold or Platinum. Fred Moir Lynn MA Dizzle Knut Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2007/06/worlds_oldest_car_for_sal.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890 What kind of oil would I use in this car? --R - Choose the ri

Re: [MBZ] Semi O.T. A/C Kweshun

2007-06-28 Thread Frederick Moir
OK Don, et al. A "cool" wife is a treasure. As I'm sure she will tell you! Klatta on! Fred Moir Lynn MA German oil burners. OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm trying alternating cans of plain with cans with oil - haven't been doing it long enough for any results yet, other than that I'm still

Re: [MBZ] Semi O.T. A/C Kweshun

2007-06-28 Thread Frederick Moir
Jim, et al. I was just kicking going down, I'll have to trust to dumb luck and put in oil too. Thanks. Fred Moir Lynn MA 190DT 300TD Toy VE Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote Ah, that is the part that's art, innit? The Yorks had an advantage there in that they have a crankcase and a dipstick.

[MBZ] Semi O.T. A/C Kweshun

2007-06-28 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, All. Wife's 99 Toy is loosing it's cool. Still works but not as cool as it was. I have RTFM and have all necessary stuff and tools. The Question is this:- if some portion of the gas has leaked out, and presumably some of the oil, how do you estimate the quantity of oil remaining? Do I use one

[MBZ] OT Odd lot

2007-06-23 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, All. Cleaned up the cellar (somewhat) today and found a few small things that may be of interest to some listers with Saab or VW or ? To whit:- 2 sets of points from my VW days Bosch# 1 237 013 044-740. These were for late model air cooled VW (among others). One in blister-pac one not, unused

Re: [MBZ] New car New questions

2007-06-22 Thread Frederick Moir
Hey, Dipsticks. My '87 190DT dipstick reads 126 270 00 83 and it sure hurt when tattooed! Dipstick tube # is :-201 270 04 84 EPC 84 190D dipstick:- 126 270 00 83 repl. by ` 140 270 03 83 repl. by 140 270 06 83 Dipstick tube:- 20

[MBZ] Moggish Spotted

2007-06-21 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, All. Spotted by my youngest daughter. This Co. delivers oil to my ex. http://www.alliedfuel.com/ Fred Moir Lynn MA "I love the smell of diesel in the mornings." (apologies to Robert Duval.) - Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever yo

Re: [MBZ] Crack smoker of the month

2007-06-21 Thread Frederick Moir
Mitch, et al. I'd laugh, IF it were funny. Fred Moir Lynn MA Dieselitis Maximus Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Frederick Moir wrote: > > Hi, All. > And he probably believes all "the shrub" tells him! http://www.u

Re: [MBZ] Crack smoker of the month

2007-06-20 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, All. And he probably believes all "the shrub" tells him! Some idiot might bite. Nicht so? Fred Moir Lynn MA 190DT 87 300TD 85 "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1983-MERCEDES-300D-TURBO-DIESEL_W0QQitemZ160128892270QQihZ006QQc

Re: [MBZ] need overvoltage relay

2007-06-15 Thread Frederick Moir
201 540 08 45 work for you? Fred Moir Lynn MA 190DT 300TD "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I need an overvoltage relay for my 87 300TD. Its the 201 part number that will also work on the 190 I suppose. Think it has 5 prongs. Only ones I have are the newer style with more prongs

Re: [MBZ] 190dt Owners

2007-06-14 Thread Frederick Moir
Rick, et al. Sent 4 pics offlist. If they don't appear let me know. Fred Moir Lynn MA 190DT 300TD Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My car has zero, zip, nada, nothing holding the fuel injector lines in place except the nuts which hold them to the injectors and injector delivery valves. I g

Re: [MBZ] SDL for Snook

2007-06-11 Thread Frederick Moir
TECTED]> X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:55:01 - Actually, tires are not - they are filled with air... Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Frederick Moir Sent: Monday,

Re: [MBZ] SDL for Snook

2007-06-11 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, All. Florida has a mileage exemption for 10 year old cars. An almost relative is a small used car dealer down there and, as he has found Jesus, a reasonably honest one. Not all cats are grey after midnight! Fred Moir Lynn MA 190DT 87 300TD 85 Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I wouldn't t

Re: [MBZ] Intake removal?

2007-06-07 Thread Frederick Moir
Curt. I'm salivating already; timing? Also, anything else that you need that I might have? Fred Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wanna come out and watch the installation? I'd fire the barbeque for it... Dwight? John? Could be a party. -Curt - T

Re: [MBZ] Intake removal?

2007-06-07 Thread Frederick Moir
Curt. I have a spare 190D 2.2 intake gasket (new) from my last foray into engine repair. yours if you want it. Fred Moir Lynn MA 190DT 300D Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:The intake I'm a bit nervous about. Presumably theres a gasket from the intake manifold or whatever its called, to t

Re: [MBZ] PiNG?

2007-06-02 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, All. British social convention:- if you are PiNGed, you have been declared (socially) Persona Non Grata. Double entendre, 'ping' a computer to see if it will talk to you Fred Moir (the Strange) Lynn MA 190DT with tilting sunroof 190D with new head gasket 300TD resting

[MBZ] Hirschman Ant.

2007-06-02 Thread Frederick Moir
14 tabs on the antennae that I have. The cover has the tabs facing out and they latch under the outer edge of the base. A small screwdriver (or ?) depresses each tab in turn and this will release the cover. HTH (Clear as mud?) Fred Moir Lynn MA Dieselitis Maximus

[MBZ] PiNG?

2007-06-01 Thread Frederick Moir
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Re: [MBZ] OT Road Bicycling and Walking Vs. Drivers_was Fuel mileage

2007-05-29 Thread Frederick Moir
John. We are so sorry for your loss. Fred and Joanne Moir. John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My wife passed away at the beginning of this month while she was road bicycling... - Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo

[MBZ] 190E Coolant

2007-05-28 Thread Frederick Moir
Thermostat? Air Bubble? Fred Moir Lynn MA 190D 190DT 300TD 85 190E 2.3 Gone the the great junkyard in the sky. - Get the free Yahoo! toolbar and rest assured with the added security of spyware protection. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon May 28 15:12:45 2007 Rec

[MBZ] 190D 2.2 1984

2007-05-26 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, All. When bought this car it had a giant oil leak from the front timing cover, broken in 3 places from (I guess) a broken chain, also pan had chip out of it. Ran well and did not smoke. Found that the engine had been replaced with one from an '85 with manual trans. This late '84 2.2 190D ha

[MBZ] OT Bahstan

2007-05-16 Thread Frederick Moir
Welcome to Massachusetts The land of The Bean and The Cod Where the Forbes talk to the Cabots And the Cabots talk only to God Probably misquoted. Fred Moir Lynn MA Dieselitis Maximus - Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's upda

[MBZ] 300TDt Purchase

2007-05-16 Thread Frederick Moir
John. I'm green with envy. Fred Moir Lynn MA Various loose flyning formation of paint and rust. - Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed May 16 16:11:55 2007 Received: from py-out-1112.google.com ([64

Re: [MBZ] 87 300TD

2007-05-16 Thread Frederick Moir
Hey, Dwight. I'm not so parochial as to think Western Massachusetts starts at 128. 495 maybe. Used to live in Portsmouth on Viking Drive with a view of the Old Stone Bridge (!) on the Sakonnet. Fred Moir Lynn MA "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Fred, (I know, from the North Shore

[MBZ] 87 300TD

2007-05-16 Thread Frederick Moir
Ad reads:- 1987 Mercedes 300TD. Diesel, metallic brown. vy gd shape. 220k mi. rust free southern car. well maint. recent brakes & tires. $3000. (Webster) 508 943 0623, (cell) 774 200 0078 Webster is in Western Mass. and this may or may not be a TD, may be a DT? No Affil etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA

Re: [MBZ] Water Pump?

2007-05-15 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, Stuart, et al By my experience you have a water flow problem. 1. Failed or part open thermostat. 2. Partially plugged radiator. 3. Water pump failure. MB water pumps are robust, so if it is not leaking, a quick r&r to check the vanes will show any failures. The rest, you should check for crud

[MBZ] OT Re ChowdahQ

2007-05-13 Thread Frederick Moir
Greetings and Salutations. Ocean rats = Lobsta ( also crabs ) Fred Moir Lynn MA And now, back to your regularly scheduled diesel repairs. - Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun May 13

[MBZ] ChowdahQ

2007-05-13 Thread Frederick Moir
Dwight et al. I'm game. Like good chowdah and fin fish, just not too fond of food that looks like snot! Fred Moir Lynn MA Klatta-bug p.s. Ocean rats are wasted on me too. - You snooze, you lose. Get messages ASAP with AutoCheck in the all-new Yahoo! Mail B

Re: [MBZ] Re 190DT Probs.

2007-05-13 Thread Frederick Moir
Yup! Past imperfect. Fred Moir Lynn MA Deiselitis maximus "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Fred, Aren't all who live on the North Shore scrod? Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1979 240D-250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles Wickford, RI Subject: [MBZ] Re 190DT Probs. After a week of resou

[MBZ] Re 190DT Probs.

2007-05-12 Thread Frederick Moir
After a week of resounding silence, I'd guess I'm scrod. Fred Moir Lynn MA 190D 190Dt 300TD - Get the free Yahoo! toolbar and rest assured with the added security of spyware protection. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat May 12 22:41:45 2007 Received: from alnrmhc

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