Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

BenzBarn wrote: John? How much will you give me for this tool? It's not going to be free because I paid about 300 bucks for it. You said the tools were unneeded, so I offered to pay shipping to take them off your hands, remember? Can't have a toolbox cluttered up with unnecessary tools and

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

BenzBarn wrote: I'm laughing over here SEE? My offer still stands - how much for postage? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi 1980 300TD 168+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

BenzBarn wrote: Well, for christs sake I KNOW what the tool is used for and where it's used, so in fact I'm not incorrect. Know one asked you to be the unofficial saviour of benz kind. You have a lot of nerve to call be uncivilized. For a PhD, you have much to learn Yet you were talking

Re: [MBZ] 1981 280E is not, but is Euro

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oil pressure at idle was about .5 bar. I'm probably going to pass. Christ, you'd better. That motor is practically done. 5-speed or no, the car is toast. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi 1980 300TD 168+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Passed Over for Top Post, Head of Mercedes-Benz Will Resign

Mathieu J. Cama wrote: Seems they are to be disposable just like a good old Bic lighter. I've had Bic lighters last longer, though. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi 1980 300TD 168+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Passed Over for Top Post, Head of Mercedes-Benz Will Resign

Christopher McCann wrote: What worries me is when the cars that most of us have are very hard to find (10 years)...then what - a 320 CDI that is wired like the space shittle? (pun intended). It makes me want to stockpile 300D's for my kids. oh well. ranting done. I'd rather the space shuttle.

Re: [MBZ] New lock tumblers failing?

LT Don wrote: John: ?? WT* is the flying debris stuff? Anything not secured in the passenger cabin becomes flying debris shortly after the oil pressure gauge pegs. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi 1980 300TD 168+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] New lock tumblers failing?

Marshall Booth wrote: Tumblers WILL fail quite quickly if there is sufficient weigh hanging on the key - especially if the car is driven aggressively. Which is why when I beat the piss out of my cars, I have the lone Mercedes Benz key in the ignition and acquiesce to being struck by flying de

Re: [MBZ] Locked Ignition

Luther Gulseth wrote: How does one remove/clean the steering lock? My CD had a bad tumbler, purchased and replaced it, and it still tried to lock on me the first time I used it. SO I removed the NEW lock and have been screwdrivering it since till I can pull my parts ignition. TIA, Luther

Re: [MBZ] Locked Ignition

Joe Mendyka wrote: Ok, I'm gonna go ahead and let my incompetence show through. What is a tumbler? What does it do? What kind of procedure am I looking at? The tumbler is what you put the key in. To take it out, you need a paperclip or very thin jeweler's screwdriver. You'll have it out

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

BenzBarn wrote: It's never failed for me. I'm not buying a special tool for a one time job if I can make my own or improvise. I already have the hydraulic valve adjustment tool that I thought I so despritatley needed. Sits in the back of the tool box with a bunch of other '' needed '' tools. I

Re: [MBZ] Locked Ignition

Joe Mendyka wrote: In the past ~2 weeks, if I move my steering wheel at all before starting, the ignition locks up. I know that this is not uncommon. However, once it happens, it is almost unmovable. Sometimes it only takes a few tries but other times it can take 20 minutes of trying to turn

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

Rory wrote: Anything I should look out for? Your wallet. That's a bit much for a 240D in the condition you describe. Strike that. That's way more than I'd pay for a 240D in that condition. It's not quite Kaleb fodder, but it might be getting close. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 267+

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

Rory wrote: I have found a 77 240D with 150k on it, looking for some info and history. Could someone run a carfax on this VIN for me please? 12312312040066 It's too old, Rory. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi 1980 300TD 168+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] emergency shutdown procedures

Steve MacSween wrote: Push down all the way on the (vertical) linkage rod that actually works on the injector pump. Or was that pull up? No, must be down. (Can't go out and look, car is not here.) The STOP button does that anyway, no? If your stop button does not work then you have a major lin

Re: [MBZ] OM617 into 240d with 4-spd

juan palacios wrote: yes ,the only problem is that you to find a good driveshaft place to cut the drive shaft. Or, find the proper front halfshaft and just have it and the rear rebalanced. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi 1980 300TD 168+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] OM617 into 240d with 4-spd

Steve MacSween wrote: Has anyone here actually DONE this? Pls e-mail me offlist, I have some questions I know that Craig McCluskey has, as has Mat Cama. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi 1980 300TD 168+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Need guidance on an engine or driveline swap, w123 240d

Peter Frederick wrote: Putting the 617 in is more complicated, as you need different front springs and a different drive shaft -- at least the front half. Tranny will bolt right up, linkage will work, etc, but the driveshaft is shorter, probably have a hard time finding one (although the 615

Re: [MBZ] Need guidance on an engine or driveline swap, w123 240d

Steve MacSween wrote: 1. install engine and manual gearbox (4 spd) from a rusty 240d parts car at a local shop, just swap drivelines complete, however the rusty car has 2x mileage of my car. Easiest. 2. install OM617 from a parts car. Question: I assume the automatic transmissions are not th

Re: [MBZ] 126 STABILIZER FAILURE--UPDATE/Opinion/ Correct me ifI'mwrong!

Rick Knoble wrote: There is something you don't know about. The stabilizer holds the upper control arms in place. Danger Will Robinson, do NOT drive it like that! It doesn't hold them in place, it links them together in an attempt to improve handling characteristics and reduce body roll in tur

Re: [MBZ] SLR vs E55 video

TimothyPilgrim wrote: You want to see something very cool? The Ariel Atom. And yes, you too can own one of these and not have to sell the house. http://www.mbcanada.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=8351 Make sure you DL the (large) video at the bottom link. My epiglottis is full of bees! -- Jo

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

Don wrote: Yes, I know, that is a temporary remedy, I am getting oil everywhere I shouldn't and my pistons WILL melt. That's ONLY if you didn't CHECK your FUSES!!! ;-P -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi 1980 300TD 168+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

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

Don wrote: If I knew going into my first marriage what I knew going into my second marriage, I'd be about $1000 a month richer! [No, not a prenuptial, just the right choice in a wife.] That seems to fit perfectly at the moment but probably won't to anyone reading this post. Well, now you know

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

Don wrote: Wait, dude, back up. What is this "clean it" stuff to which you refer? .. I even pondered today whether or not the diaphragm could be replaced with something, say a piece of inter tube clippings. Oh yeah, about the "whether or not the diaphragm could be replaced" bit. In a word, no

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

Don wrote: Wait, dude, back up. What is this "clean it" stuff to which you refer? .. I even pondered today whether or not the diaphragm could be replaced with something, say a piece of inter tube clippings. Okay, on the back of the IP is the shutoff valve. Around it is a square-with-a-corner-

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

Don wrote: Question -- could it be [and please no, sweet Jesus, no] that the vacuum pump is intermittent of failing? Yes. Our 240D, amongst the other plague of problems it's having right now, is doing this. If I remove the vacuum shutoff valve and clean it, the next few times, the engine s

Re: [MBZ] 126 RF STABILIZER FAILURE ADVICE NEEDED

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: If I am understanding correctly, the links to the suspension would be the upper control arms, that is where the mount to. Never seen one break though, just the ball joint goes bad. I think what he is saying is the bolt that goes through the bushings on the UCA that s

Re: [MBZ] another 123 climate control question

Kevin wrote: The defrost turns off, and that's it. No vents changing, no fan, might as well have pushed the off button. Then you've got a great winter car! x-D Seriously, though, should I send you 83-605 of the service manual so you and your friend can go cross-eyed staring at electrical di

Re: [MBZ] another 123 climate control question

Kevin wrote: > When the defroster is on, it puts out full heat, irregardless of the position on the wheel. Then the defrost button is behaving as per normal - max blower, max heat, independent of thumb wheel position. What happens if you hit defrost after starting the car, then wait 10 seco

Re: [MBZ] Original Prices?

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: how do you figure? Weight. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi 1980 300TD 167+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Original Prices?

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I cant believe the SLC cost more new than the SL. Why not? It's a superior car. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi 1980 300TD 167+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Ricardo Montalban

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I think he was in all 3 of the spy kids movies. I do believe he is in a wheel chair in real life, which is why he is in one in the movies. I do remember hearing something about an old injury but cant remember the details. He had surgery to try and repair an injury t

Re: [MBZ] Bad Wheel Bearings?

BenzBarn wrote: Gee dude.. do you have an opinion? Why don't you tell us a little bit about yourself? Maybe some cars you own or have restored. How about some of your MB club activities. Can we please stop all the e-penis bickering about wheel bearings? I'd rather be receiving v1&gr

Re: [MBZ] Ah Canna Give her more poowr, Keptain! [OT]

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Shatner is an excellent actor, in fact, he is my favorite. He was particularly stunning in "Kingdom of the Spiders". -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi 1980 300TD 167+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] ACC2 Woes - continued

After eyeballing the ETM with a friend who invested good time and money into becoming an electrical engineer, we've determined there are basically only 2 devices that should be pulling current on the circuit for fuse 5 - the A/C compressor clutch, and the auxilliary water pump. Everything else i

Re: [MBZ] ACC2 Woes

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: do you already have the manny? If not, check this out: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7987097118&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 I have everything except the time to put the car into Old World Auto and do it. -- John L. Ervine 19

Re: [MBZ] ACC2 Woes

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well maybe the servo is screwed? Not sure about the compressor though, I do believe its ran thru a relay anyways so Im not sure if that could be the problem. Sorry Im not more help!!! Well, if the servo is drawing excess current, then there has to be a place to insta

Re: [MBZ] ACC2 Woes

Joe Knight wrote: Compressor drawing current? Don't think so, unless you're referring to the clutch. Near as I can tell the clutch is driven thru fuse 5. I must be looking in the wrong place; don't see that fuse 3 is meant to have anything at all to do with ACC. Sorry if I'm barkin' up the w

[MBZ] ACC2 Woes

Greetings listers! I'm having some electrical issues with the ACC2 system in our '80 300TD wagon. Hopefully someone has been down a similar road before and can spare some insight. The symptoms are pretty simple: fuse 3 self-destructs when the pushbutton module is in the bi-lev or auto functio

Re: [MBZ] Painting Wheels

g. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wheel, I'm growing tired of this conversation. I need a brake. Darrell W. Sigmon wrote: Now that is well SPOKEN. DWS John Ervine wrote: Darrell W. Sigmon wrote: Can't resist this. Is it WURTH it? Wurth every punny. -- John L. Ervine

Re: [MBZ] Painting Wheels

Rusty Cullens wrote: Do you need some new shift bushings? Is that a pick-up line, Rusty? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300TD 163+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Painting Wheels

OKEN. DWS John Ervine wrote: Darrell W. Sigmon wrote: Can't resist this. Is it WURTH it? Wurth every punny. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300TD 163+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] My Poor 240D

Tan Qu wrote: Did you mean "I'd love to have that and use my car as a parts car"? With the potential damaged frame and possible driveline issues with your car, Tan, I think he meant it like he said it. :-( -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300TD 163+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Painting Wheels

Wheel, I'm growing tired of this conversation. I need a brake. Darrell W. Sigmon wrote: Now that is well SPOKEN. DWS John Ervine wrote: Darrell W. Sigmon wrote: Can't resist this. Is it WURTH it? Wurth every punny. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300TD 16

Re: [MBZ] Painting Wheels

Darrell W. Sigmon wrote: Can't resist this. Is it WURTH it? Wurth every punny. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300TD 163+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed MANUAL / RARE '85, MINT !

Mitch Haley wrote: John Ervine wrote: Craig McCluskey wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4561642572 VIN : WDBAB53A4FA193738 Something's not right with that VIN... It appears to be a non-turbo, stick shift, euro bumpered, gray market car. I'd like

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed MANUAL / RARE '85, MINT !

Craig McCluskey wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4561642572&category=6330&rd=1 VIN : WDBAB53A4FA193738 Something's not right with that VIN... -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300TD 163+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Lt. Don

Rick Knoble wrote: Or Melissa for that matter... Melissa has posted on the new list before, Lt. Don is busying himself with the Okie-Banned list. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300TD 163+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't understand. I tried opening explorer and pasting in the ftp. then added ws and still no go. Can you give me more information, or steer me in the direction to learn what to do? I do not get it. Tools -> Internet Options -> Advanced -> check the box for "Enabl

Re: [MBZ] http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Trying to open this I get 550 Passive mode not allowed on this server. I am using Mozilla Firefox. Is this just a setting to get to this site? Unlike Internet Exploder, I'm unaware of any option in FireFox to change between passive and active FTP transfers. So, eit

Re: [MBZ] did they put magic pixie dust in the R134 this year?

Dave Wakin wrote: I agree. 20 F is below freezing and doubtfull an automotive's AC is going to produce it. My newer e320 maybe blows 55 F. Well, it *can* happen, but the evap would freeze up. Most AC systems that monitor evap temps would then disable the compressor until the evap thawed out.

Re: [MBZ] did they put magic pixie dust in the R134 this year?

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Charged my SDL up with 134 instead of duracool after compressor swap this year, it cools down to the 40's. Just put a used compressor on my 85 300D and converted it to 134, it drops down to 38, YES THIRTYEIGHT degrees vent temp with 85-90 outside temp. I dont think I

Re: [MBZ] green mbz's

Chuck Landenberger wrote: That site doesn't show my 172 Anthracite in the list. Do you know why? Because it's on this page: http://www.amcon-luxled.com/mbcar/paint2.html -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300TD 163+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Paint is great

TimothyPilgrim wrote: Did you see it in person and take the pic? That silver isn't too far off from the light blue of my wagon. What's the name for my blue anyway? http://www.mbcanada.com/forum/uploads/post-23-1119875645.jpg Possibly silberblau? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980

Re: [MBZ] [trivia] Internal differences between NA and Turbo OM606?[/trivia]

Zeitgeist wrote: A little trivia request. Can someone with a working EPC run a simple cross-check on a few longblock parts between the NA and turbo versions of the OM606 engine? I'm thinking exhaust valves, pistons, cylinder head, etc. I've heard the NA versions have piston squirters, so I'm w

Re: [MBZ] OT: cheap website hosting services?

Mathieu J. Cama wrote: Casey, Check out http://icdsoft.com/ These folks host my web site and I am thrilled with their service. Always on, always fast, features more than I need, and the price is right. Mathieu Cama A hearty second on ICDSoft. I use them to host two domains. -- John L. Er

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

JabbaHursty wrote: in my world, Kendall is the brand of ultra cool. can't find it here in georgia though :( Tires Plus uses it as their house brand. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300TD 163+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] how do I view this pic?

Short answer, you don't. Longer version, your mail server, program, or the list digest software removed the attachment from the digest e-mail. The image is not hosted on a website (yet) to view, so there is no correct URL to type in and view it. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 3

Re: [MBZ] Quiet 123

Dave M. wrote: I achieved a similar effect using Dynamat Extreme under the entire rear seat area, the whole trunk & lid, and as much as I could get under the door panels. I'm not done yet, I've got portions of both cars complete, but it does make a noticeable difference. This stuff isn't cheap

Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude/NO ADA?

Marshall Booth wrote: NOT quite. The ADA reduces fuel as atmospheric pressure goes down. The purpose is to prevent smoking and still maintain maximum power possible at higher altitudes. It does NOT enrich anything, it reduces fuel as air pressure drops but keeping the fuel level at the maximum

Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude/NO ADA?

Royce Engler wrote: Terminology check...is ADA the same as ALDA? Sorta. ADA = Atmosphärendruckabhängiger Volllastanschlag Which roughly means atmospheric pressure compensation. ALDA = Atmosphärische Ladedruckanpassung Which roughly means atmospheric pressure and charge-air compensation. In

Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude/NO ADA?

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Craig, it will either have an ADA (pressure chamber) or a manual screw adjustment in place of the ADA. Only 74 and earlier diesels (the ones with butterfly plates in the inlets) did not have ADAs, to my knowledge Look again, please, and tell us what's on the top of

Re: [MBZ] Nice-looking 123 sighted

Sunil Hari wrote: Saw a girl in a 1984 300CD yesterday - maroon exterior, palomino interior, no rust. Purty. So was the car. Saw a 300D turbo in nice condition on I-285 last night. Purposefully blew their doors off in the wagon. Buncha jerks here in Atlanta; never wave back, blip the light

Re: [MBZ] OT: Spam

Chuck Landenberger wrote: John, As a matter of fact, there is a rather large beef industry on the Big Island of Hawaii. I believe that Greg is correct that the origin of Spam on the islands was in WW2 when it was introduced in K-rations... Now that's cool - never knew that! -- John L.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Spam

Chuck Landenberger wrote: Kaleb, Did you know that SPAM is the favorite meat of Hawaii? No kidding! It is Hormel's primary market for it. And it's cheaper there than it is here on the mainland. As I understand it, the reason is that since Hawaii is kind of lacking in the grazing pastures

Re: [MBZ] Please remove from list! OT

John Ervine wrote: I think it's good. You may also wish to consider combining two of the lines thusly: Nevermind, apparently, as you changed the footers even more drastically than before. I'm so out of the loop on these things! -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300

Re: [MBZ] Please remove from list! OT

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: OK, I changed it a bit, see how this looks. I think it's good. You may also wish to consider combining two of the lines thusly: Mercedes mailing list - [EMAIL PROTECTED] ...and there are empty carraige returns before and after the buymbparts line. Outside of those

Re: [MBZ] Please remove from list! OT

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I know what I will do, I will change the footer a little bit, how does this look? It looks like you have way too much footer. It's longer than this message, including my quote of your message and my signature. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300TD 163

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