Re: [MBZ] tips on replacing starter (needed)

2007-10-04 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 10/4/2007 11:49:36 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just ordered replacement starter for 300SD, and I cannot seem to find the job in manuals. Anybody know what job or even group # for this project, and especially any tips or thoughts from

Re: [MBZ] tips on replacing starter (needed)PULL those bolts!

2007-10-04 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 10/4/2007 2:16:58 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ONE of our listers claims he can reach down over the fender and break these bolts loose using a stubby hex and a long box wrench! In my prime, I never could imagine doing that! I almost

[MBZ] R4 compressor oil feed discussion, 3 pictures attached (about 120KB)

2007-10-04 Thread JFreezn
Note the raised boss on the bearing cover which denotes the oil feed passage down to the front seal. the X should mark this location but some compressors did not have an X at all. You are in good shape if the clutch coil spade connectors are in line with the X as I believe most properly

Re: [MBZ] R4 compressor oil feed discussion, 3 pictures attached (about 120KB)

2007-10-04 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 10/4/2007 3:09:22 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Note the raised boss on the bearing cover which denotes the oil feed passage down to the front seal. the X should mark this location but some compressors did not have an X at all. You

Re: [MBZ] CAUTION!!! Re: tips on replacing starter /ground = negative

2007-10-04 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 10/4/2007 8:12:54 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I would start by removing the ground cable, then the air cleaner assy. CAUTION: Remove the ground cable to the negative terminal of the battery first! Yes, Craig, I was thinking I should

Re: [MBZ] W108 4.5 with 3-speed auto?

2007-09-29 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/29/2007 1:10:28 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Everything I'm finding online (including Rusty's online catalogue) tells me that the W108 4.5L models had a 722.000 (W3A 040) transmission, i.e. three-speed. It was the 2.8L and the 3.5L cars

Re: [MBZ] W108 4.5 with 3-speed auto?i stand corrected

2007-09-29 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/29/2007 12:07:13 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Every 108/4.5 I have ever seen and owned had a 3 speed tranny Darrel, You are correct, Suh! I was late for breakfast and didn't read column II, listing US versions with the 3 speed and a

Re: [MBZ] OT GPS one day offer at Dell

2007-09-28 Thread JFreezn
(http://dhs.r.delivery.net/r/c/r?2.1.Hl.2Ue.1hSNlB.FsldfU..O.EUMW.2cR4.az0yNDk2Mw__BEXCFed0) _MAGELLAN® MAESTRO™ 4000 VEHICLE GPS_ (http://dhs.r.delivery.net/r/c/r?2.1.Hl.2Ue.1hSNlB.FsldfU..O.EUMW.2cR4.az0yNDk2Mw__BEXCFed0) Overall Customer Rating 3.7 out of 5 as of 9/26/07

Re: [MBZ] There are TWO 74 280 Coupes in the local PicknPull

2007-09-27 Thread JFreezn
Both with Carbureted engines with vacuum pumps. Lots of good parts! That's in Chandler, AZ, the no rust capital of the western world! Kaleb, you can buy the whole car, check their website for details Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 264 K miles 98 ML 320, 152 K miles

Re: [MBZ] W140 1994 S350 Idle problem.

2007-09-24 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/24/2007 7:47:29 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I took a road trip last weekend to Long Island to meet a guy that successfully replaced his W140 rodbender diesel engine (603) with one from a 1998 E300 (606). So I'm heading back last night and

[MBZ] Fwd: Replacing valve stem seals.

2007-09-23 Thread JFreezn
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Re: [MBZ] Replacing valve stem seals.

2007-09-23 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/23/2007 10:39:41 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Inquiring minds also would also like to know. Soem of them (surely somewhere) are holding their breath. Best regards Robert Isn't that even more true on the MB diesels? All the MB

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

2007-09-23 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/23/2007 2:42:43 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My failed plan A is somewhere around plan F. I drilled an 1/8 hole and kept stepping up the size, problem was that my hole was angled down too much and the A-plan to drill inside the bolt flange

Re: [MBZ] OT Light truck tires

2007-09-19 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/18/2007 12:33:58 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sometime before winter I will need to get new tires for my wife's 97 Explorer 4WD. She had BF Goodrich long trail (or some other similar name). They have worn like iron. We have put at least

Re: [MBZ] Quick Mercedes trivia questions/milestone list

2007-09-19 Thread JFreezn
_http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Aug07/29_Special_Feature_Innovation_As_A_Traditi on_At_Mercedes_Benz_13.html_ (http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Aug07/29_Special_Feature_Innovation_As_A_Tradition_At_Mercedes_Benz_13.html) Try this link for a list of milestones which appear to be on an official MB

Re: [MBZ] OT Quick Mercedes trivia questions

2007-09-19 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/19/2007 8:48:59 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 90's? I am pretty sure it was a requirement at least by the 70's to have shoulder belts. I have never seen a GM car without shoulder belts and I have owned many from the 80's. You sure it was

Re: [MBZ] Blower fuse blows slow

2007-09-19 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/19/2007 3:53:52 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My blower fuse (25A) blows after a few hours of ACC operation, faster if fan is run on high. I suspect a bad blower motor, but is it? How about the pre-resistors or the blower control? Can I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Confusing window A/C

2007-09-18 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/18/2007 2:20:58 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A ten year old 6000 btu Amana Quiet Cool window A/c in the shop quit running after I had smelled hot electronics for a short while. The circuit boards, the fan motor, and the wiring don't

Re: [MBZ] Changing coolant?

2007-09-18 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/18/2007 8:13:09 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Jim, What does this mean for my 240D? I am thinking of changing t'stat at the some time as changing coolant. Is it a sequence issue? Thanks. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1979 240D- auto -250K +

Re: [MBZ] Changing coolant?/ Current Star Article

2007-09-18 Thread JFreezn
George Murphy presents MB latest move into extended interval/lifetime services with an interesting coolant article. It appears that most MB produced since 2003 will qualify for the new 15 year, 150,000 mile coolant lifetime. Controlling Ph appears to be the central feature of this

Re: [MBZ] Failed Emissions Inspection/ideas

2007-09-17 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/17/2007 8:36:03 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a 1993 300E 2.8 with about 122,000 miles on it. It recently went for NJ emissions testing and failed. My HC tested at 150 instead of 100. I am told that the cause of this is not the

Re: [MBZ] OT: 1995 manual tranny Nissan Maxima/ bleeding

2007-09-15 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/15/2007 1:10:45 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My girlfriend ran low on clutch fluid on her 1995 Nissan Maxima, and looks like air got sucked in. Anyone have any suggestions on how to bleed the air out of the clutch? As someone

Re: [MBZ] OT: another thing that looks easy

2007-09-15 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/15/2007 2:43:00 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Theres a horrible shower stall in our basement that I'm working to take out. Today I decided to tackle removing the plumbing. I bought some 1/2 copper end caps, cut the pipe, sanded and all like

[MBZ] OT: 5600 Watt Diesel Generator in Northern Catalog

2007-09-13 Thread JFreezn
This seems like a deal and may be just what some of you have been looking for. Page 11 shows item # 168100-1801 at $1299. Peak load is 6500 watts and it comes with electric start and a battery. Shipping weight is 377 pounds so proximity to Northern is probably a plus, though it does say

Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell? killer R12/Wickapoodia (my spelling)

2007-09-07 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/7/2007 4:35:50 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyone who does not believe that R12 is bad for the ozone layer needs to read this article. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozone_depletion Tom and all, People who write for Wikipedia are not

Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell?

2007-09-06 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/6/2007 8:11:46 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm in Arizona, so the AC is almost a necessity for most of the year. I really need to fix or sell the car, unfortunately. David, The price you got ($800 ) is fair considering you are

Re: [MBZ] Steering box set screw for doing alignments

2007-09-06 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/6/2007 12:49:46 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When using this screw right, does it go in all the way? Should there be a defined divit inside the box's shaft that allows full immersion of the set screw when the box is truly centered? I

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D over heating

2007-09-06 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/6/2007 1:20:03 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Did you replace it with one that has a stamped steel impeller? Please let me know what impellar to use? I bought it years ago for a 1977 300D, the box was a Myle I recall I was one who

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D over heating

2007-09-04 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/4/2007 7:55:49 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: to locate cause for over heating and the root of the problem. Question, how does one know water pump is working right. or at all by looking? No strange sounds of broken impellars Belts are tight

Re: [MBZ] Now climate

2007-09-04 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/4/2007 7:10:19 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Spend the billions of dollars to eradicate the populations of .asia and we could have decreased human impacts on the climate for at least another millenia Clay, clay, clay, I'm disappointed

[MBZ] Replenishing Fan Clutch Fluid/addendum

2007-09-03 Thread JFreezn
This was covered pretty well a while back by Jim C, I think. If I am giving credit to the wrong person, please correct me, I am going from an old fart's memory--mine! Maybe it was even on the Ridder list that I was kicked off of for using AOL! Reading my Spring, 07, issue of Corvette

Re: [MBZ] Replenishing Fan Clutch Fluid/addendum/correction

2007-09-03 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/3/2007 8:29:49 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I found a source for a gallon of 12,500 cst oil, and had divvied it up by selling pints off to other guys interested in experimentation. The number goes up with increasing viscosity, and there was

Re: [MBZ] Stupid stalling smoky TD's, yes we have them

2007-09-03 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/3/2007 7:23:59 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: anyone with any thoughts, I am guessing ALDA but don't know enough about the set up. That sure sounds like a fuel shortage and the cannister filter is the most likely suspect, followed by the

Re: [MBZ] 92 2.5 turbo, no boost, vacuum etc

2007-09-02 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/2/2007 8:07:00 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There are 2 of them right behind the air cleaner that are easy to get to, they are round and have 2 vacuum ports on the top/side. More below. The very top one is the supply line, that is the

Re: [MBZ] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal

2007-08-31 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/30/2007 5:18:58 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: _http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-E420-WDBEA34E8RC04407 3_W0QQitemZ160152532698QQihZ006QQcategor yZ6335QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem_

Re: [MBZ] Rear seal/yes it is tough to replace

2007-08-29 Thread JFreezn
issue? Seems it has been leaking for a while with no ill effect to my driving. I understand that the engine will need removal to fix this. Can I not just remove the oil pan and do it that way? No. Rumor has it that there's a big tooth in the seal channel that keeps you from doing the

Re: [MBZ] OT Waxing/Polishing Car

2007-08-25 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/24/2007 5:05:30 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: polishit your bad! Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 267 K miles 98 ML 320, 151 K miles ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at

Re: [MBZ] OT, the good, the bad, the ugly/ good web site

2007-08-24 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/24/2007 5:14:12 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/6731631/a/Good,+The+Bad++The+Ug ly.htm Good get, Rick. You can listen to the 30 second sound bytes at the bottom of the page. #1 sounds like the

Re: [MBZ] Alignment Time

2007-08-20 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/20/2007 9:07:53 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Went for my free rotate and balance (which really is now just a free rotate since we don't balance them each time 'cause they often don't need it.and my question was, how do you know unless you

Re: [MBZ] Now Emission Test Alignment Time/OT

2007-08-20 Thread JFreezn
LOL Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 267 K miles 98 ML 320, 151 K miles ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] CL 190D 5speed in AZ

2007-08-20 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/20/2007 7:40:09 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What do you reckon is wrong with this? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/400626863.html Bob, Could be as simple as a stuck open EGR valve, or a hole in the vacuum pump diaphragm.

Re: [MBZ] 240D Noise

2007-08-18 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/17/2007 11:00:53 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A few weeks ago I asked about a fan like noise I hear from the drivers seat side only. It doesn;t start until 25-30mph and is like a large fan. Not a rough, rumbling or gritty noise - very

Re: [MBZ] Steering Wheel LOCKED

2007-08-18 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/17/2007 1:41:39 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This started with my Key won't turn message from a week ago. I did manage to get the lock cylinder out of my 83 240D and I replaced it with a new one from the dealer. It worked fine for one

Re: [MBZ] OT: Speedo accuracy/borrow a GPS

2007-08-17 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/16/2007 9:48:32 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 60 buys a basic GPS new Even the cheapest hand held GPS, and or cell phone equipped GPS will report very accurate speed readings..Updates are often twice/second, or every 44 feet at 60MPH!

Re: [MBZ] OT: Interesting inspection experience

2007-08-13 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/13/2007 3:55:56 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I took the Sub to get it inspected today, the guy wouldn't pass it because he said the 6 month old wipers squeaked as they went across the windshield. I had just taken it to the carwash, and

Re: [MBZ] OT:Pressure washers/thermal stress

2007-08-12 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/12/2007 10:57:54 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The Gunk seems to cool the engines enough that shock damage is not an issue, but never spray water directly on a hot engine ??? Does that mean that I can't drive in the rain? --

Re: [MBZ] Pressure washers

2007-08-11 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/11/2007 10:44:23 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Since I know absolutely nothing about pressure washers and am considering getting one for cleaning vinyl siding, etc. on house situated in the woods. What's the consensus . . . brand, pressure,

Re: [MBZ] OT: AC Gauge set

2007-08-09 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/9/2007 11:26:06 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Went to put a can of R134a in my wife's car last night, and could not find the cheapo tap and hose that I bought for this at Autozone or someplace. Thinking of buying a set of proper service

Re: [MBZ] Starter motors and Starting

2007-08-06 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/6/2007 5:56:41 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I recently got myself a second Gwagon ( OM617 non turbo ) and noticed how quickly the starter swung the engine. Swopping the starter with my other OM617 engined cars I released that my other two

Re: [MBZ] Used 07 ML320 CDI in Phoenix paper

2007-08-05 Thread JFreezn
(http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp;?tracktype=usedccsearchType=21pageNumber=0numResultsPerPage=50largeNumResultsPerPage=0sortorder=descendings ortfield=PRICE+descendingcertifiedOnly=falsecriteria=K-|E-|M-_31_|B-5|D-

Re: [MBZ] OT Free Pennzoil Synthetic

2007-08-04 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/3/2007 10:40:37 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does your lawn mower need that much Pennzoil? Don, lol! I would use Pennzoil platinum anywhere that I would use Mobil 1, though my preference is Mobil 1. Everything I run gets synthetic

Re: [MBZ] OT Free Pennzoil Synthetic/thanks

2007-08-04 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/3/2007 11:11:39 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Me, baby, me! I got my kit yesterday with the hat, stress reliever, and rebate form. The oil is going into my Civic, my girl's Cherokee (stick shift!) and any friends who need oil changes.

Re: [MBZ] Shocking/suckering

2007-08-04 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/4/2007 4:11:09 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The W116 is the ultimate car for suckering a tailgater over a rough railroad crossing at 60mph. W126 may be as good, but I haven't owned one of those. It's not a stunt you want to pull in a

Re: [MBZ] 240D water pump

2007-08-04 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/4/2007 3:33:20 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The water pump on my 83 240D is dripping. Rusty sells 2 different kinds, one is a GEBA and the other is a LASO. What is the better of the two, the price difference is not great and I would like

Re: [MBZ] Removing tinting

2007-08-03 Thread JFreezn
A single edged razor blade in a scraper will do the job. Hot air from a heat gun, or even a hair dryer, will keep the scraping pressure down. Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 267 K miles 98 ML 320, 151 K miles ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL

Re: [MBZ] Shocking

2007-08-03 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/3/2007 6:06:14 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Gents, I am in need of new shocks. My questions: Heavy duty vs comfort - what is the difference? Bilstiens for $80, Monroes for $50, or Gabriels for $20 - suggestions? Any other thoughts on

Re: [MBZ] Shocking

2007-08-03 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/3/2007 9:02:00 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That's impressive with 267K miles on the clock! I was thinking about replacing Ursula's shocks, but after reading this, I think I'll check them first to see if they are still dry. I'm getting

Re: [MBZ] OT Free Pennzoil Synthetic

2007-08-03 Thread JFreezn
All, About two weeks ago someone on this list suggested going to the web site below for some free oil and I did so. Today I got my kit with a $60 rebate towards the purchase of one synthetic Pennzoil oil change, or a 6 pack of their oil. I also got a Pennzoil hat and 8 $10 coupons for

Re: [MBZ] archives

2007-08-02 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/2/2007 7:57:33 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ Thanks Kaleb. Couldn't we put that at the bottom of each page posted to the list? Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 267 K miles 98 ML 320, 151 K miles

Re: [MBZ] Legality of towing unregistered car in NY?

2007-08-02 Thread JFreezn
In Arizona, we can pull and print a 3 day pass, on line, for a dollar, that allows us to drive or tow the vehicle with defunct plates. Perhaps NY has a similar program. We have a wonderful on line DMV that allows registration renewals, with the emissions tester posting passing results

Re: [MBZ] high altitude driving problem

2007-08-02 Thread JFreezn
Chris, If you haven't adjusted your ALDA, adjusting it CCW about a turn and a half will do wonders. As your SD went higher, the ALDA naturally reduced fuel to minimize smoking. The springs and such have weakened in your injection pump, also reducing fuel delivery at any given point,

Re: [MBZ] Rocker switch/ I have some

2007-08-01 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/31/2007 4:13:47 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So, does anybody have a 12VDC MB rocker switch, such as defogger, air recirculation or rear dome light switches on my 87 300D center console available that I may use to control power to my

Re: [MBZ] the practice of deceptive cluster switching/my sad story

2007-07-31 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/31/2007 10:50:52 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The POS SDL had severe odo tampering, but no indication that the whole cluster was changed from original. Just got rolled back over 100k ALL, Of course this is not new to the world of

Re: [MBZ] M1 sale at Walmart/Pennzoil and Quaker State At Pep Boys

2007-07-31 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/31/2007 4:02:18 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Mitch Haley wrote: Went to wally world last night. All the 5qts except for extended life were $19.94. 4qts of 5W-40 were still $22.xx. Extended stuff was $27.xx. Grabbed four jugs (5

Re: [MBZ] Rebates (was: M1 sale at Walmart/Pennzoil and Quaker State At Pep B...

2007-07-31 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/31/2007 5:03:18 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: YMMV, but I never price-compare based on rebates. At least half the time I never receive them, and the terms and conditions of the rebate offer leave you little recourse if you don't. Worse,

Re: [MBZ] Rocker switch

2007-07-29 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/29/2007 6:46:22 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anybody have a rocker switch available that I may use to control power to my electric mobility scooter charger? Preferably one with small ON indicator light like the air recirculation switch on

Re: [MBZ] How to remove diesel oil from concrete?

2007-07-28 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/28/2007 5:20:15 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Parked my SDL in the garage for about a week while we went to Jacksonville. When I came back found a small puddle of oil about 4 X 6 under the front left fender. (It's a leaking oil cooler hose

Re: [MBZ] OT: looking at a ___

2007-07-25 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/23/2007 7:12:11 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I might be committing heresy here, but I'm looking for my next car and I saw a BMW (I know, I know) - 1988 535i, 160Kmi, 1 owner, no rust, maintained as if I'd drive it forever. Any listers out

Re: [MBZ] OT: looking at a ___

2007-07-25 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/25/2007 11:06:37 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It may depend on who drives the car. I see a large population of 3/5 series BMW at the PNP with no body damage or nasty interior. Seems to be some other issue has caused the car to end up

Re: [MBZ] A/C O-Rings

2007-07-23 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/22/2007 9:42:45 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My A/C has a slow leak since conversion to the new R. Is there a kit of O-Ring for a 123 to solve the problem If there is a fitting too difficult to turn, can a matte of exposy wrapped

Re: [MBZ] For W115 Experts *ONLY*

2007-07-22 Thread JFreezn
On my 74, there was a relay under the drivers side of the dash, just to the left of the steering wheel. I pulled the relay and inserted a jumper wire, as I recall. I am also the one that suggested you check the AC/Start relay on the firewall, which as you state is not the problem. Jim

Re: [MBZ] 300e fuel issues. . ??

2007-07-18 Thread JFreezn
Troy, Try loosening the gas cap the next time it stalls. Your tank vent may be clogged with mud ( it hangs down in front of the tank) and the vacuum created stops fuel flow. You should hear air rush into the tank if this is your problem. Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 267 K miles

Re: [MBZ] Need an OM603 turbo/ I have a Garrett!

2007-07-16 Thread JFreezn
Casey, I have a beauty, the best used 603 turbo I have ever seen! Tight bearing, and no sign of any seal leakage. I pressure tested the unloader and it works great. I will attach four pictures but I feel this turbo could be installed and run, as is, with great reliability. Of course, I

Re: [MBZ] OT Do Google Earth pictures get updated?

2007-07-15 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/14/2007 4:36:58 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I get the Microsoft live search version of Mappoint when I type in local.live.com. A Google search came up with http://maps.live.com which went to the same page. Try that. All, My

Re: [MBZ] Drats! W115 Neutral start interlock failed

2007-07-15 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/15/2007 12:28:50 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all, I'm still here, and the neutral start interlock relay on the 74 2040D 4-speed is misbehaving and the starter can't be engaged. There is no audible click when neutral is selected

Re: [MBZ] Gump shift

2007-07-15 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/15/2007 8:49:59 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Had it up on jack stands so the rear tires spun free and could not get the drive shaft to spin, so with it in neutral I started the car and slowly let out the clutch. Wheels would not spin

Re: [MBZ] 124, R12 v R134

2007-07-14 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/14/2007 9:04:44 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This I know. What I want to know is why the 124's with factory 134 blow ice cold, and the epc shows the same part number. Are they bigger but have the same part number? Kaleb, Horsepower

Re: [MBZ] Green O-rings for AC etc/ charging manifold @ Harbor Freight

2007-07-11 Thread JFreezn
These are the nitrile-butadine rubber which is much better for most AC applications. Harbor Freight has them in a 205 piece asst for $9.95, currently on sale see page 14 of current flyer. The part number is 94552 and they are regularly $14.95. You can buy a small bag of green rings at

Re: [MBZ] OT: Daimler' $37 billion blunder.

2007-07-10 Thread JFreezn
In the August issue of Car Driver, Csaba (Chubba) Csere, provides interesting reading on how much it cost Daimler to own Chrysler for 7 years. Having paid 36 billion for Chrysler and then selling it for only 7.5 billion is bad enough, but Csaba goes on to say that the 7.5 billion

Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up

2007-07-09 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/9/2007 7:52:04 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Pumps it into the air cleaner housingI rebuilt the vacuum pump about a month ago. It's working like a champ. Bob, Take that hose and let it pump into a coke bottle/or similar, for a few

Re: [MBZ] Road Trip Troubles -- Suggestions?

2007-07-08 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/8/2007 1:07:28 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Any ideas? I think something like this might have been recently discussed, but since I did not have turbo then, I did not pay a lot of attention. I have a feeling it is some vac problem, but

Re: [MBZ] Can I Fool My ACC?

2007-07-04 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/4/2007 9:39:41 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know...but I was trying to figure out if there is a way I can...like just have the fan be hard on (a the defrost speed) while the AC is on. Like a controller bypass, know what I mean? Bob, First

Re: [MBZ] [OT] CatCam

2007-07-02 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/2/2007 7:12:45 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.mr-lee-catcam.de/index.htm John, cool Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 267 K miles 98 ML 320, 151 K miles ** See what's free at

Re: [MBZ] Noisy Diff

2007-07-02 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/2/2007 5:31:16 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It has Mobil synthetic grease in it and has never run dry but I'll probably replace it when I get time if Kaleb has one. Thanks, Mitch. Gerry As Marshall suggests, definitely replace the

Re: [MBZ] 87 MBZ 300D Turbo Smoking/Idle Problem Update

2007-06-29 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/29/2007 7:07:00 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm trying to play with the IP timing. In order to adjust IP timing I have to loosen the three bolts that hold the IP housing then turn the hex adjustment - is this correct? I am having a

Re: [MBZ] Central locks failing

2007-06-29 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/29/2007 7:19:54 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: For the most part, the pumps are pretty robust, although I did have one fail on me. Troubleshooting on these systems is nearly the same as the 123 and earlier chassis', however, in this case you

Re: [MBZ] 380SL ignition problem

2007-06-29 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/29/2007 10:40:25 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My daughter says that when she tries to start the car, it will crank, but won't fire. As she lets off the starter, it tries to fire. I told her to try taking the key clear out between tries.

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

2007-06-28 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/28/2007 3:46:46 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 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

Re: [MBZ] MBZ 87 300D Turbo smoke/idle problems.

2007-06-27 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/27/2007 7:48:03 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Within a couple of days my car began to smoke terrible (thick grey smoke) and idle very rough. There is no oil in the coolant or coolant in the oil. The radiator hoses are not pressurized when

Re: [MBZ] Humidity [was Re: Window Tint]

2007-06-24 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/23/2007 4:58:39 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It goes without saying that this job must be done in the shade, and a little humidity helps. Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ Don't have too much there right now, do you Jim? Craig, and

Re: [MBZ] CDI SUV spotted

2007-06-24 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/24/2007 4:13:47 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I saw an ML 320 cdi with 4 matic at the stealer's the other day-I got all excited at cdi and AWD. I think it was a customer's car or used one as they were driving it into the service area.

Re: [MBZ] quick WiFi

2007-06-24 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/24/2007 4:42:08 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Grr, forgot the attachments... So, I've been using my neighboors highspeed from a different computer in the house for a while now, and now today I'm back on my main computer. Just built a new

Re: [MBZ] Humidity [was Re: Window Tint]

2007-06-24 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/24/2007 5:52:43 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Uh, yeah! What is the situation regarding repair of air conditioning in Arizona? I had heard in the not-too-distant past that Arizona was ignoring the R-12 ban for health and safety reasons. Is

Re: [MBZ] Window Tint

2007-06-23 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/23/2007 1:58:30 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Has anyone here applied their own window tint? A while back, I picked up some custom laser-cut window film off of ebay, for my S124. I just now attempted to apply the RR window piece, but had

Re: [MBZ] MBZ 87 300D Turbo smoking/idling problems

2007-06-20 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/20/2007 8:18:06 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Within a couple of days my car began to smoke terrible (thick grey smoke) and idle very rough. There is no oil in the coolant or coolant in the oil. Also the coolant level has not changed and

Re: [MBZ] MBZ 87 300D Turbo smoking/idling problems

2007-06-20 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/20/2007 5:53:39 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The 87 has hydraulic valves which do not require adjustment Yea, Kaleb, you are right. Brain fart at my end. Jim ** See what's free at

Re: [MBZ] Reno trip checkin OT

2007-06-19 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/19/2007 7:49:50 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sitting in a rest area on I-80 about 25 mi east of Reno. Waiting for rush hour to be done before I meet my bowling buddies at Circus Circus and leave for Lake Taho for the day. The '85 300D has

Re: [MBZ] headlights query

2007-06-16 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/15/2007 6:06:51 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 'Hot' bulbs have short lives. There's some nasty power (mathematical) function at work there. The brightness goes up a lot, but the life goes down a lot faster. 'Standard' bulbs are standard,

Re: [MBZ] Timing problem 87 300D Turbo

2007-06-15 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/14/2007 7:35:45 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I checked the camshaft timing by the alignment of the groove on the fwd camshaft flange and the raised mark on the most fwd camshaft bearing cap and the reading came to 6 degrees after 'OT'. I

Re: [MBZ] I am back in Paradise

2007-06-14 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/13/2007 2:56:57 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Back at the Okiebenz ranch. Airline lost my bags. Thats just great. They said something about they had a weight problem on the plane. I think it was because they had a 350lb fat kid flying

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