Re: [MBZ] FW: Performance Products - Digital AC Servo Upgrade Kit

2006-04-21 Thread Joe Knight
I've got an email off to Steve at Unwired wondering if he can shed any light on the price break. Rusty didn't even give me his special one-day rate, Kaleb, so I was stuck with the full price of $695. joe

[MBZ] Unwired ACC II

2006-04-21 Thread Joe Knight
Finally got the Unwired kit to replace the servo & amp installed & functioning in my '80 300D. Actually I spent a good part of last weekend on it. Nothing inherently very difficult about the installation but getting the kinks out turned into quite a marathon. Vacuum issues were as expected the m

Re: [MBZ] Wagon/Ins update

2006-04-18 Thread Joe Knight
"That always seems to be a touchy point. Did they allow for a rental while repairs are made? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am" _ Took weeks to squeeze a clear acceptance of liability out of 'em. Didn't feel it was wise to ask until then, and of course after they made a lowball off

Re: [MBZ] Wagon/Ins update

2006-04-18 Thread Joe Knight
"So, would you consider the wreck a blessing in disguise not counting any aches and pains? It'll look sweet with the upgraded parts." Judgment reserved for the moment, but I'm shall we say guardedly optomistic. ;) I'm not however feeling so grateful to Farmers that I'm much in

[MBZ] Wagon/Ins update, was Re: 87 300TD cooling problems redux

2006-04-17 Thread Joe Knight
Should have it back w/i a week, or hopefully 2 at most, Johnny B., complete with a facelift and front end makeover to late production. At most I expect to be out the cost of a pair of late Hella euro lenses purchased from Speed and the spare euro headlight housing I already had on the shelf to con

[MBZ] Wagon update & insurance ?'s

2006-04-16 Thread Joe Knight
Got a couple of welcome checks in the mail today, the first to cover the bulk of the cost of repairs to the wagon, with perhaps a bit more to come for incidentals not originally included in the estimate. It went to the paint shop earlier this week and it looks as though I'll have it back next week

Re: [MBZ] R12 replacement

2006-04-13 Thread Joe Knight
I'm wondering if you maybe didn't just overcharge with duracool, Kaleb. IIRC, quantities & charge pressure are supposed to be considerably lower with HC replacements. joe

Re: [MBZ] Belt Noise

2006-04-08 Thread Joe Knight
Few months ago I was experiencing the same thing in my '87 wagon. Managed to ignore it a bit too long & one day I got a call from my wife's cell. It had thrown the belt & had to be towed home. Turned out that the alternator pulley was loose; nut had backed out ~1/16" which was enough. I wound u

Re: [MBZ] MBZ] Request for 124 EPC data

2006-04-06 Thread Joe Knight
Only thing I see that looks remotely plausible, Casey, is 201 998 17 78, except the parts bible lists 5 ea for each rear door, total 10. Attached & stripped fr list copy is a screenshot that should show it all - if you can figure it out. My karma's all warm & fuzzy now. joe -- next p

Re: [MBZ] Crunched wagon update

2006-04-04 Thread Joe Knight
Actually, Loren, it was the 'dood from California's' sales records that provided me with 2 of the comp's my appraisal was based on. He's also doing the repairs, including an upgrade to the late production hood/grill & headlights. I'm just now getting off an email to Speed to see if I can pick

[MBZ] Crunched wagon update

2006-04-03 Thread Joe Knight
Finally! Just heard from the Farmers agent from up in the Redding area. She'd just gotten back from the body shop and has authorized repairs totalling a tad over $7200, supplements to follow. Anybody think of anything else I should be asking for beyond direct expenses and compensation for loss o

Re: [MBZ] 603 Fan removal

2006-04-03 Thread Joe Knight
Anybody else notice that Rusty's taken to repeating himself - repeatedly? Or is it just me? Whatever, sure looks like one of us is coming down with something for which there's no cure. ;( joe

Re: [MBZ] 603 Fan removal

2006-04-03 Thread Joe Knight
Don't know about reasonable, Mark, but from everything I've heard you'll have a hard time beating Pacific Fuel Injection for good. They're in SSF, CA, and rebuild units shipped from all over. Chances are good they can supply you with an exchange unit from the shelf if you're rushed. Think they'r

[MBZ] Replacing Hood Pad (was 'heat shield')

2006-04-02 Thread Joe Knight
I assume you're referring to your '91 124, Larry. Easy way to align the pad prior to gluing is to cut a piece of approx nominal 1x2" to 36" long, and cut both ends to a blunt chisel shape. This will allow you to wedge the pad front to back along the centerline of the hood and get it properly pos

Re: [MBZ] ACC II servo woes

2006-04-01 Thread Joe Knight
Didn't occur to me that you might have the Unwired Tools retro kit, Rusty. If you do, I'm definitely interested. If not, why don't you give them a holler & see if you can get hooked up. They do sell to the public but if you can get them for a better price, I sure don't have any problem with you

Re: [MBZ] Good to be back

2006-04-01 Thread Joe Knight
Fluff city, Craig. There are some knowledgeable folk over there but it strikes me as mainly a lonely hearts club. It's all good, though; there've gotta be worse ways to wile away the hours. joe

Re: [MBZ] 603 Fan removal

2006-04-01 Thread Joe Knight
All's just peachy, Johnny B. Seems I remember your presence being missed for a while before I went futilely foraging for greener pastures. Glad you're back as well. As for you, Kaleb, what can I say.. Laissez les bon temps rouler & keep up the good work! :) joe

Re: [MBZ] ACC II servo woes

2006-03-31 Thread Joe Knight
Oh John, you're giving me a headache. ;( Much as I'd like to play the guinea pig for such a laudable project, my need is fairly immediate, and my time is limited. While the cost of the Unwired kit is a little hard to swallow, it looks as though I could have it in hand w/i a few days of ordering

Re: [MBZ] 603 Fan removal

2006-03-31 Thread Joe Knight
I just grab the pulley with it in the same place the proper tool would be located, Harry. Tightened down as much as I can get it over the shop rag layers and torqued on lightly sideways it provides a near perfect counterhold. joe

[MBZ] ACC II servo woes

2006-03-31 Thread Joe Knight
While the wagon's being dealt with we've had to fall back on the '80 300D as a backup. It's doing fine except the servo's gone belly up again and after wasting way too much effort in trying to revive it I'm really tired of dealing with that particular Rube Goldberg device; so I'm thinking of inves

[MBZ] Good to be back!

2006-03-31 Thread Joe Knight
R/E's been an education in what constitutes a seriously high signal to noise ratio. Recent history: My '87 TD got whacked back in mid Feb when a genius ripped a u-turn from the curb in the middle of a block right into my path. After much circumlocution from his insurance company including a lowba

Re: [MBZ] 603 Fan removal

2006-03-31 Thread Joe Knight
In place of the proper tool, I use a small pipe wrench with several layers of shop towel to protect the pulley & belt. Works just fine. The stubby socket it a must, though. joe (yeah, I'm back)

Re: [MBZ] OM603 hot restart problem

2005-10-15 Thread Joe Knight
Malfunctioning relay when hot? Maybe wouldn't show up unless the engine's cooled down enough that it has to struggle a bit w/o glow... Longshot for sure, but it wouldn't hurt to plug in a spare relay just for yucks. j On 10/13/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi all, > > My 1987 300D h

[MBZ] 124 TD rear spring/pads & rear space heating

2005-08-27 Thread Joe Knight
Just checking the epc to figure out what springs and pads I'll need to order to accomodate the extra weight I'll be carrying when I install the factory hitch that I've got coming from Germany. I was curious to see that there's a small points surcharge for vehicles with rear space heating which ap

Re: [MBZ] Topsider (where to buy, what to get)

2005-08-25 Thread Joe Knight
A 5 gal plastic pail works just fine *if* you've got either a variable speed vacuum or a bleed port in the vacuum hose with which to regulate suction. joe

Re: [MBZ] SL 600, poor throttle response

2005-08-22 Thread Joe Knight
Been waiting to see if anyone had anything really constructive to offer. There's not a huge fund of expertise on late model high tech gassers on this list so far as I know. I think if you're planning to own & maintain this formidible beast for any period of time you'd be well advised to find your

Re: [MBZ] WIS

2005-08-22 Thread Joe Knight
On 8/21/05, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Pardon my ignorance but what is WIS? It's what the dealer techs resort to when they're in over their heads. I've lost track of the link, but you can buy time online from MB for viewing & downloading purposes. There're I have no clue how many

Re: [MBZ] Vertical/Inclined Injection

2005-08-21 Thread Joe Knight
Nope, Marshall, mine just shows 30Nm, no range. 40 Nm sounds like a pretty good compromise to me as well. Thx again. joe On 8/21/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Joe Knight wrote: > > Thx, Marshall. My TDM is a Dec, '89 issue for 124,126 201 &129. &

Re: [MBZ] Vertical/Inclined Injection

2005-08-21 Thread Joe Knight
Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Joe Knight wrote: > > When was inclined injection introduced & into what models? Just found > > a reference in the TDM that seems to indicate that for inclined > > injection proper torque for injectors into the precham

[MBZ] Vertical/Inclined Injection

2005-08-21 Thread Joe Knight
When was inclined injection introduced & into what models? Just found a reference in the TDM that seems to indicate that for inclined injection proper torque for injectors into the prechambers is only 30Nm as opposed to 70-80 for vertical. Trying to confirm that but haven't yet found a reference

Re: [MBZ] WIS on DVD on eBay!

2005-08-21 Thread Joe Knight
What version of the WIS do you have, Omar? I was able to get G.07.07 to run ok on XP Pro but I don't think I'm alone in having difficulties getting it to play nice w/ EPC v.11.4.3 - something to do with the blasted Program Manager I expect.. Had to uninstall that version of WIS to restore functio

[MBZ] Hijacking threads, was Chain crimp tool

2005-08-21 Thread Joe Knight
unter anything of potential value I just forward it to my personal archive. Then at least I can winnow the chaff & can't fault anyone else for my own lack of filing skills. ;-/ joe On 8/21/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Joe Knight wrote: > > And I

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-21 Thread Joe Knight
And I thought this thread had something to do with the chain crimping tool. Silly me!

Re: [MBZ] blower motor info

2005-08-21 Thread Joe Knight
I expect you know the epc doesn't speak Bosch, Constantine, but plugging blower p/n into a search it indicates that 126 820 05 42 is common to 126.024/025/032/033/035/037/039/043/044/045/120/125/134/135. Looks like that's virtually all 126 that were officially imported into the NA mkt. Don't see

Re: [MBZ] Crankshaft seal change on a 87 190D 2.5 Turbo

2005-08-21 Thread Joe Knight
Sounds like a pretty elegant solution to locking the crank, Robert. How'd you go about torquing the M18? I'm guessing you stood on the longest cheater you could fit into the engine compartment. Bummer about the shutoff, but at least you made some progress. joe

Re: [MBZ] epc

2005-08-21 Thread Joe Knight
It's cool if you're running XP Pro or 2K. Worldwide options w/ datacards. No pricing. Liked the Blue pages in the old Applications index better than the Shop Materials listings in the new one is about all. It's fully searchable for p/n to model which is real nice. Installation's a bit of a PIT

Re: [MBZ] Question about vacuum shut-off servo replacement 87 190D Turbo

2005-08-20 Thread Joe Knight
Unless of course your pump is positioned such that removal of the ALDA isn't possible w/o also removing the intake. Dunno if that's even potentially an issue w/ the 2.5. I can attest to that possibility so far as the 603.96x is concerned. joe On 8/20/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ... >

Re: [MBZ] Oil/Diesel Mixtures

2005-08-20 Thread Joe Knight
Odo not turning some of the time would indicate *lower* than actual mileage anyway. joe

Re: [MBZ] Question about vacuum shut-off servo replacement 87 190D turbo

2005-08-20 Thread Joe Knight
I went thru that when I broke the plastic vacuum connection on my wagon's shutoff while trying to manuver the ALDA out of the way so I could add a shim, Robert (think I let a wrench slip). :( IIRC, you just turn the lever ccw to release, but you should probably wait for confirmation from someone

Re: [MBZ] Key and Tumbler

2005-08-20 Thread Joe Knight
That stop is part of the switch assembly isn't it? If so, replacing the cylinder/tumbler wouldn't do much good. Hadn't considered that possibility, Mitch. joe

Re: [MBZ] WTB German injector nozzles for 82 300SD

2005-08-20 Thread Joe Knight
The nozzles are the part of the injector that is probably most subject to degradation although some will argue that nozzle wear isn't really much of an issue under normal conditions. I'm not at all sure that even Bosch rebuilt injectors routinely have the nozzles replaced. If you're intent on *ne

Re: [MBZ] Key and Tumbler

2005-08-20 Thread Joe Knight
What happens when the key decides to lock up completely? I'd replace the thing anyway; you can always leave the d/b switch in to satisfy the yearnings of the rugrats. joe On 8/20/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The ignition switch in the 240D that my kids drive does not turn to > the sta

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-19 Thread Joe Knight
Maybe he's pullin' our collective chain. ;) joe On 8/18/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well I have never heard anything back about it anyways, so there is no > telling what the deal is.

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-19 Thread Joe Knight
Yep. Richard's been uncharacteristically silent since he offered that thing up. joe On 8/18/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well I have never heard anything back about it anyways, so there is no > telling what the deal is.

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-19 Thread Joe Knight
Well BT, WRONG to you too! I believe I can document my contention should the need arise. Of course Richard can sell the tool to whomever he damn well pleases if he hasn't already done so. On 8/18/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > BT, WRONG > &

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-19 Thread Joe Knight
I got in well ahead of you Kleb, offlist. Why don't you just keep practicing your hammer technique. joe On 8/18/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I actually asked about it first so I have first dibs on it.

Re: [MBZ] New lock tumblers failing?

2005-08-18 Thread Joe Knight
Sounds like whoever's keying those things is overdue for a refresher course. He must be doing something wrong. Wonder if keying is done at a single NA facility.. joe ... > > http://500ecstasy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2334

Re: [MBZ] OM617 Vacuum Pump

2005-08-18 Thread Joe Knight
Nothing in the brake section of the chassis manual? That's a shocker! Looks like the DIN# for those bolts (6?) is 914020 006013. joe > 1). Is there anything unusual or unobvious about putting it back on or > rebuilding it? It looks like it ought to be simple, but there's nothing in > the manual

Re: [MBZ] what seats will fit into my W123?

2005-08-18 Thread Joe Knight
> Hey, maybe we should have an award for dolt comment of the week. I think > I've qualified twice recently. Ahhh! The exquisite Toejam Souffle, fallen of course, and well aged in transit. Despite the intense competition, I confidently await the arrival of my first installment. joe

Re: [MBZ] what seats will fit into my W123?

2005-08-18 Thread Joe Knight
Putting coupe seats into a sedan sounds to me a very different kettle of fish that doing the opposite; the latter doesn't strike me as a very sound approach. New springs & pads would be nice, but rather pricey I suspect. But I'd agree that rebuilding might be a viable option. If Kevin's got a sh

Re: [MBZ] what seats will fit into my W123?

2005-08-18 Thread Joe Knight
Your search might be long and more than a little frustrating, Kevin. AFAICT, that seat bottom frame was only used in the 123 CE & CD. I think different pads were used for leather & tex as well. Best bet will be to find good donor passenger seat(s), but I suspect you'll need long tentacles and a

Re: [MBZ] 6 degrees of stretch

2005-08-17 Thread Joe Knight
I bought some little tool from this guy a yr or so ago. As I remember he did deliver pretty much as advertised. Isn't this one of the guys that was/is offering the Klann knockoff spring compressor? joe

Re: [MBZ] fairly nice euro 126

2005-08-17 Thread Joe Knight
Nitske lists the 560 specs, both euro & US. Euro: 300 hp (DIN); 455 Nm; 10:1 compression; 7.2sec 0-100 km/hr US:238 hp (SAE); 287 ft/lb (389 Nm); 9:1 compression; 8.0sec 0-60mph 500: Euro: 240 hp (DIN); 296 ft/[EMAIL PROTECTED]; 8.8:1 compression US:184 hp (SAE); 247 ft/[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Plug-in hybrids get 250 mpg

2005-08-15 Thread Joe Knight
Kind of like running on natural gas. You can do pretty well if you can fill up without having to pay for the electricity to compress the stuff into your tank. joe

Re: [MBZ] Front plate

2005-08-15 Thread Joe Knight
Sounds like you're missing the lic plate mounting bracket, 123 810 00 14. Attaches to the underside of the bumper w/ 2 bolts, 2 nuts, 4 washers. Oughta be an easy find if there's a breaker close by. joe

Re: [MBZ] 124 euro manny diesel

2005-08-15 Thread Joe Knight
http://cgi.ebay.de/W124-el-Heckrollo-KOMPLETT-Mercedes-Benz_W0QQitemZ4567977616QQcategoryZ61509QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Might be a nice complement to that ride. Electric shade for the rear window. joe On 8/14/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/eba

Re: [MBZ] Blower motor

2005-08-13 Thread Joe Knight
Don't know, Constantine. I was just speculating as a result of your having received the wrong motor first time around. Just did a quick check and found a vehicle parts finder at: http://www.boschusa.com/AutoParts/PartFinder/partfinder.asp Don't see any reference to blower motors though. The part

Re: [MBZ] blower motor

2005-08-13 Thread Joe Knight
Good to know, Constantine. Sounds like all's well; presumably the correct replacement is either in hand or on its way. Wonder how long before another SDL owner encounters a similar predicament. Hopefully not before the good folks at Bosch have corrected what appears to be an error in their catal

Re: [MBZ] Is this for real?

2005-08-13 Thread Joe Knight
The switch to turbo happened midyear '81 for the TD. An '81 TD might be of either persuasion. joe > Sunil Hari wrote: > > Did MB do non-turbo 300Ds after 1982? I thought all 300Ds were turbo > > from 82-85?/

Re: [MBZ] 126 front stabilizer broken--update

2005-08-12 Thread Joe Knight
If I were feelin' tempted to try the sleeve repair, think I'd cut a longer end piece out of a donor & then cut the bar end back some to allow for a longer sleeve. joe

Re: [MBZ] 126 FRONT STABILIZER BROKEN--UPDATE

2005-08-12 Thread Joe Knight
Just another reason to rejoice in 124World. Even looks like I could pull the thing (5 min?) & keep drivin' w/o muvh of a care while I wait for the replacement. Lookin' at my 123 & the epc, I'm inclined to agree with the naysayers about doing this w/ a 123 or 126. joe On 8/12/05, Gary Thompson

Re: [MBZ] Blower motor 350SDL

2005-08-12 Thread Joe Knight
Blower motor isn't listed separate from the fan in the epc, Constantine, and there's no indication the part has been upgraded since production began. Guess you sourced your new one outside the dealer network. joe On 8/9/05, Constantine N. Polites <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I just received a ne

Re: [MBZ] FS: New R-134a hoses for manifold gauge

2005-08-12 Thread Joe Knight
Here's a pic of my adaptors. j On 8/11/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Think we're talking apples & oranges here... adapters to connect R-12 > hoses to an R-134a system won't help me. The female threaded fitting > on the R-134a hoses looks the same, but it is larger than on R-12 > hoses.

Re: [MBZ] W124 A/C question - compressor cuts off too soon?

2005-08-11 Thread Joe Knight
So, humor me will ya? The shunt being referred to is across the leads to the evaporator temp sensor, B10/6, located under the r/s of the steering column? Am I sort of in the ballpark? And Spud, the resistors are in parallel, correctimundo? joe

Re: [MBZ] FS: New R-134a hoses for manifold gauge

2005-08-11 Thread Joe Knight
I got a set of adaptors for my R12 gauges/hoses. Think I even used 'em once to confirm that there was no refrigerant in the albatross. Don't remember offhand where I got them (online, I'm sure) but I think I got them in the same order with a MasterCool side can tap. They're quick connect to the

Re: [MBZ] Experiment - Raising Injector pressure

2005-08-11 Thread Joe Knight
IIRC, there was a thread on the subject over on Rusty's list, or maybe mercedesshop a few months back. Or maybe it was dieseltech. Somebody was running up in the 170bar range and planning to go further in an attempt to get better atomization & more efficient combustion. I think Spud was involve

Re: [MBZ] 140 600SEL

2005-08-10 Thread Joe Knight
Mightn't the sleeves provide a surface for the edge of the ring compressor to bear against? Doubt I'd want to go to all that trouble and not replace the head gasket anyway; call it 'paranoia'. ;) joe On 8/10/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ... > > I would doubt if Mercedes ma

Re: [MBZ] Seat motor blues...

2005-08-10 Thread Joe Knight
Guess I can go to bed counting my blessings. I'm afraid to look up the cost of new; hope you find a good used one cheap! joe On 8/9/05, JJJ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > well guys...we found a fried circuit board for the seat computer under the > seat...arg!...gimmie a break!, this thing is m

Re: [MBZ] Car advice

2005-08-10 Thread Joe Knight
t* to be suspect. Looks like a better candidate than was the albatross though. :( Flame suit on. joe On 8/9/05, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Tue, 9 Aug 2005 10:23:41 -0700 Joe Knight <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > It does look very nice, but t

[MBZ] More bloody hitch

2005-08-09 Thread Joe Knight
This is maybe a bit premature, but I think I've just acquired a new Oris hitch that should be way better suited to installation on my wagon than the one I've already got. It'll probably be a couple of months before I actually have the thing in hand and am able to confirm this, but I'd like to anti

Re: [MBZ] Seat motor question

2005-08-09 Thread Joe Knight
Might be prudent to check the etm to see if the seat memory module might complicate the reliability of any results you'd get from the wiring at the switch, Jay, if the 126 has seat memory. The motor' may well be accessible thru the seat back; the memory module and motor connectors are buried a bit

Re: [MBZ] Car advice

2005-08-09 Thread Joe Knight
For the kind of use that's being contemplated I wouldn't touch this one w/o a very thorough PPI, looking very carefully for any signs of corrosion or any electrical gremlins. It does look very nice, but the engine compartment pics do evidence some sign of what I take to be road salt related pittin

Re: [MBZ] I/P Delivery Seals

2005-08-09 Thread Joe Knight
With a fairly short torque wrench and by removing the windshield washer reservoir it is quite possible to do this procedure w/o removing the intake. btdt. joe On 8/9/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > One tiny adjustment... the torque range neeed is, I believe, 30-40Nm, > not lb-ft... make

Re: [MBZ] Seat motor question

2005-08-09 Thread Joe Knight
You might be in luck, sort of. Looks like the seat back motor & the headrest motor might be accessible by removing the panelling on the back of the seat which you should be able to do in situ. Don't know how similar the 126 seat is to my 124, but mine looked like somebody had kludzed in a replace

Re: [MBZ] Seat motor question

2005-08-09 Thread Joe Knight
What yr & model? I'll see if I can pull it up on the epc. joe On 8/9/05, JJJ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > thanx,...where is the seat back motor? > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > For repairs see www.oldworl

Re: [MBZ] Seat motor question

2005-08-09 Thread Joe Knight
If the motor's working you should be able to use jumpers direct to run it, hot to one, ground to the other, reversing the connections to run the other way. I did this a lot while rebuilding the driver's seat in my wagon. There's a good chance it's a wiring problem resulting from all the flexing a

Re: [MBZ] Odometer Question

2005-08-09 Thread Joe Knight
The odometer is purely mechanical in your car, Dan. No electrics involved, except for lighting. That's not to say it mightn't have malfunctioned at some point. Without very complete service records and a pretty good knowledge of the vehicle's history I don't know how you'd go about ascertaining

Re: [MBZ] I/P Delivery Seals

2005-08-09 Thread Joe Knight
Not to dispute anything Marshall has said, but I did replace the seals & o-rings on the albatross's pump when a couple of them started leaking after it'd been sitting idle for 6-8 weeks. Replacement did cure that problem. Per Marshall's suggestion, I would rule out everything else first, but if y

Re: [MBZ] FW: [DIESEL] W123 center vent actuator R&R instructions

2005-08-08 Thread Joe Knight
I'm just the messenger here, Chuck; wanted to make sure that I had saved it somewhere. Thank Spud and those who provided him guidance. joe On 8/8/05, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Joe, > > Priceless!

Re: [MBZ] R-12

2005-08-08 Thread Joe Knight
But who's gonna know if you only give the 'appearance' of having converted to 134a by just and only adding the required fittings. Not that I would advocate this of course, or ever even consider doing it myself. :) j On 8/8/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Joe, > > That's a good questio

[MBZ] Fwd: FW: [DIESEL] W123 center vent actuator R&R instructions

2005-08-08 Thread Joe Knight
-- Forwarded message -- From: Joe Knight <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Aug 8, 2005 2:05 PM Subject: FW: [DIESEL] W123 center vent actuator R&R instructions To: Joe Knight <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECT

[MBZ] FW: [DIESEL] W123 center vent actuator R&R instructions

2005-08-08 Thread Joe Knight
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave M. Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 2:44 PM To: Mercedes diesel list; Mercedes email list; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Dave M.; Richard Sexton (mechanic role) Subject: [DIESEL] W123 center vent actuator R&R

Re: [MBZ] R-12

2005-08-08 Thread Joe Knight
I've been under the impression that where otherwise legal you can meet the EPA standard by first converting an R-12 system to 134a and then convert to HC. In other words & for practical purposes, empty the system, install 134 fittings, et voila. Not so? I'm sure I've heard that argued & don't se

mercedes@okiebenz.com

2005-08-08 Thread Joe Knight
Sounds like in another 8-10 yrs Spud'll be drivin' a wagon. ;) On 8/8/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ... > > The E55 AMG wagon article was quite entertaining. Same drive train as the > E55 AMG sedan, but better performance on all counts due to superior > front/rear weight bi

Re: [MBZ] Citric Acid Flush

2005-08-08 Thread Joe Knight
Manual specifies 10% at 80C for 10 minutes, repeating as needed for badly calcified systems. I think this would translate to ~ a kilo, more or less, presumably proportionately longer for a weaker soln. joe On 8/8/05, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How much citric acid do I need to flu

Re: [MBZ] 126 RF STABILIZER FAILURE ADVICE NEEDED

2005-08-08 Thread Joe Knight
I've not tried to actually download anything from Tarek's site, but just reviewed an email of his on the subject. For reason's about which I'm completely clueless he doesn't allow passive mode transfers. If you're using SmartFTP, you could try switching to active mode: Tools > Settings > Connect

Re: [MBZ] 126 RF STABILIZER FAILURE ADVICE NEEDED

2005-08-07 Thread Joe Knight
Using SmartFTP, I copied the link from Marshall's post and pasted it into the address bar in the upper left corner of the window, paying no mind that it doesn't appear there as identical to the original link. There are pretty obvious places to enter the user name & password. Click the 'connect' b

Re: [MBZ] 126 RF STABILIZER FAILURE ADVICE NEEDED

2005-08-07 Thread Joe Knight
If there's a way to access the manuals with a web browser, I missed it too. Probably best to download an ftp client like SmartFTP, CuteFTP, or any one of no doubt dozens of others, and use it to access the goodies. As I said previously, I had no problem whatsoever finding them using SmartFTP. It

Re: [MBZ] 126 RF STABILIZER FAILURE ADVICE NEEDED

2005-08-07 Thread Joe Knight
Goodo, Marshall. First time I've accessed it; got right in using the default settings for SmartFTP. Looks like most of the goodies are there. Just for the sake of redundancy somebody might want to upload the more current price list from Spud's website. Kudos, Tarek! joe

Re: [MBZ] Modulator valve blues

2005-08-07 Thread Joe Knight
IIRC, an open disconnected line to the modulator should lead to hard positive shifts. If you try that and the result is different I'd guess your tranny problems are more serious. Also IIRC, your '81 has an independent (cable?) control that regulates shift timing. Maybe somone can provide a curre

Re: [MBZ] resolved -- shutdown problem (maybe)

2005-08-07 Thread Joe Knight
Thx, Marshall. Good to know, and good to have an updated contact addy. :) joe

Re: [MBZ] resolved -- shutdown problem (maybe)

2005-08-07 Thread Joe Knight
On 8/7/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ... > Randy Steele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> finally obtained a replacement for me. I seem to remember that Randy had gone out of business, Marshall. Is that not true? joe

Re: [MBZ] 126 RF STABILIZER FAILURE ADVICE NEEDED

2005-08-07 Thread Joe Knight
The 107 manual is mia from http://mb.braingears.com/, but so far as I know there are still a couple of ftp sites from which they can be snagged...? Anyone? joe On 8/6/05, JJJ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Joe Knight...thanks for the link to the manuals...where do i find them for >

Re: [MBZ] 126 RF STABILIZER FAILURE ADVICE NEEDED

2005-08-06 Thread Joe Knight
Kaleb'll take it off your hands if you're w/i hauling distance.

Re: [MBZ] OT, gmail hiccup

2005-08-06 Thread Joe Knight
SpamPal, http://www.spampal.org/, works to keep most of the garbage out of my POP inbox even though I haven't updated in a while. Not perfect but better than nothing. joe On 8/6/05, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've been getting spam lately from [EMAIL PROTECTED] I know I can't bl

Re: [MBZ] 126 RF STABILIZER FAILURE ADVICE NEEDED

2005-08-06 Thread Joe Knight
You guys are going to spend all weekend just figuring out what you should be discussing. Here's a couple of pics that may help you sort that out. 126120 front axle.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document 126120 torsion.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document

Re: [MBZ] window regulator

2005-08-06 Thread Joe Knight
Never a bad idea to start with the fsm: http://mb.braingears.com/. Pertinent info should be in the chassis manual, section 72 on disk 2. Maybe start w/ 72-185. Sorry, no help w/ the cerveza. joe On 8/6/05, Don & Teresa Merriman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hola amigos > I need to change the dri

Re: [MBZ] AC oil capacity

2005-08-05 Thread Joe Knight
Looking at the manual I don't find a direct indication of total capacity, but there are a few tidbits that might give you a clue. Total refrigerant capacity is 1.2kg of R-12. Using the dipstick, self made & marked 22,25&28mm from the end, level in the compressor should fall somewhere between the

[MBZ] OT, gmail hiccup

2005-08-05 Thread Joe Knight
Have to report my first instance in several months use of an actual spam finding its way into my inbox. Sure hope this is an isolated event. :( joe

Re: [MBZ] another 123 climate control question

2005-08-05 Thread Joe Knight
One question, Dan. I noticed that you stated that the motor should only be run momentarily when jumpered. Why is this? During my little stint in purgatory diagnosing and repairing a misbehaving gear assembly -details in the text file on the website- I had to put the thing thru its paces pretty

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