Re: [MBZ] 123 best safety

Range Rovers are pretty safe, too. I was involved in a front corner collision with my W124 when a deer crossed the road. The front corner of the W124 was crumpled to the point that the insurance company totalled it. I heard the metal crunch and my ankle was a bit sore and I was a bit spooked by

[MBZ] GPM of an 8" pump?

I was reading about an industrial application using 8" pumps to move water. Anybody know what the typical range in GPM of a 8" pump would be? Thanks, Brian ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://

Re: [MBZ] Next Castrol Syntec 0w-30 sale at AutoZone?

Yes. I think AutoZone is the only place you can buy it in the U.S. On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 7:54 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > On Sunday, November 13, 2011 7:38 PM, "Brian Toscano" < > brian.tosc...@gmail.com> wrote: > > The German made Syntec 0w-30 is different

Re: [MBZ] Next Castrol Syntec 0w-30 sale at AutoZone?

The German made Syntec 0w-30 is different than the rest of the Castrol Syntec products. Its very good oil. I didn't mean for this to be an "oil" thread. I just wondered if anyone knew when the next sale would be. Thanks, Brian On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 7:13 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > AutoZone

Re: [MBZ] Next Castrol Syntec 0w-30 sale at AutoZone?

What's wrong with Castrol Syntec 0w-30? On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 4:38 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Save your money. Buy Dino oil or M1. The syntec is no better than Dino > oil. I almost ruined my SDL trying to use that stuff. If you can't > justify M1, then use a good dino o

[MBZ] Next Castrol Syntec 0w-30 sale at AutoZone?

Anyone know when AutoZone may put Castrol Syntec on sale? My Jeep is getting close to an oil change and may use this for the winter. Thanks, Brian ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] MB to produce another model at Tuscaloosa

Alabama has a history of paying manufacturing giants hundreds of millions of dollars in incentives to locate in their state. However, I'm not sure if any incentives were part of this plant expansion. On Mon, Oct 24, 2011 at 6:52 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: > Usually there is enough incentive in

Re: [MBZ] good adhesive for hood insulation

LN was a > suggested adhesive. The 3M spray contact stuff is readily available too, is > that recommended? > > --R > > > On 10/24/11 10:35 AM, Brian Toscano wrote: > >> Agree with Peter's comments about Liquid Nails. >> >> Brian >> >> >> On

Re: [MBZ] good adhesive for hood insulation

Agree with Peter's comments about Liquid Nails. Brian On Sun, Oct 23, 2011 at 1:19 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > 3M 8090 (or 9080, I can never remember). The regular "super trim adhesive" > won't handle the heat. > > Don't use liquid nails -- the next time the pad falls apart (in five or six >

Re: [MBZ] Best source for "carfax" report?

On rare occasions titles may be in error & some states do not track miles... Brian On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 5:30 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > Depending on the discrepancy I would not necessarily be afraid of a car > for an odometer brand only. There are legitimate reasons that could > happen; non-

Re: [MBZ] Best source for "carfax" report?

I had arranged to buy a 2.5 Turbo out of Pompano Beach and did a CarFax report. I sent it to the dealer who offered to back out of the deal. When I lived in Nashville, TN I came across 2 Mercedes that went from South Florida to Kentucky, then Nashville. Both were problem cars. One was well care

Re: [MBZ] OT: SSD in Apple 12" PB

You may get longer battery life from the 1 GB stick.. if it cuts down on paging to disk. A newer hard drive (or SSD) will improve performance of disk intensive operations such as booting, etc. I noticed an improvement when upgrading my MBP from a 160GB 7200RPM drive to a 500GB 7200RPM drive. Hav

Re: [MBZ] OT: SSD in Apple 12" PB

SSD is not a replacement for memory. If you're running low on RAM, adding RAM will make MUCH more of an improvement than a hard drive. If your system cannot accomodate enough RAM for your needs, you need a new system. Brian On Thu, Sep 29, 2011 at 7:13 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Assuming you

Re: [MBZ] How can you tell I work in a building with many doctor's offices?

Are those "plugins" (for block heaters) ? On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 4:31 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: > http://i131.photobucket.com/**albums/p294/oldsub86/**lookingright.jpg > > http://i131.photobucket.com/**albums/p294/oldsub86/**Lo

Re: [MBZ] Daughter's new car

How common is wiring problems in the older cars? From what I've seen wiring usually lasts the life of the car in older models. In newer models its about as good as the wiring harness. On Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 5:43 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > Don't forget that broken wires in the door accordion join

Re: [MBZ] OT: SSD in Apple 12" PB

I wouldn't dd unless the drives were the same specifications. You could use Super Duper or Carbon Copy Cloner to make the copy to an external FireWire drive. You can then boot off the FireWire drive to make sure the copy worked. Once you know its good, swap the drives. Brian On Tue, Sep 27, 2

Re: [MBZ] OT: SSD in Apple 12" PB

What are your storage needs and what is the transfer speed of the ATA/PATA interface in the PB. Max is 133MB/s which is faster than most mechanical laptop drives. Upgrading your existing hard drive to another mechanical one may be the most cost effective. Depends on what you're using the laptop

Re: [MBZ] Daughter's new car

If the car was driven around town towards the end, the turbo might have a lot of lag that can be fixed with an Italian tune-up. On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 4:18 PM, MG wrote: > I have a newer switch that we will be trying to see about that. The motor > starts very well so doubt that it is the the pr

Re: [MBZ] First experiment with HF tools

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SK_Hand_Tools On Sun, Sep 18, 2011 at 10:12 PM, Fmiser wrote: > > Hans Neureiter wrote: > > > I simply asked : what does SK stand for ? > > That is the brand. S-K. It probably does stand for something, but on the > tools that's all it has. > > --Philip > > ___

Re: [MBZ] First experiment with HF tools

SK is a decent brand of hand tools. The stuff I've had from them has been OK. Usually purchased online from someplace like toolwarehouse.net. Brian On Sun, Sep 18, 2011 at 5:38 PM, Hans Neureiter wrote: > What is a SK ratchet? > 'm an old mechanic. > Missed this one. > > > > On Sun, Sep

Re: [MBZ] OT Stereo stuff

Sansui made some good stuff back in the 1970s. How does the 1970s era stuff sound in today's digital world? Most of my music is 16-bit lossless streamed over iTunes to an Apple Airport Express... currently to a Denon DN-A7100 & JBL 4328s. Brian On Sun, Sep 18, 2011 at 4:43 PM, LWB250 wrote:

Re: [MBZ] First experiment with HF tools

10mm 6 point is hardly a "special socket". Pro mechanics use 6-point unless the bolt or nut is a 12-point. I don't like the Craftsman combination wrenches either. Craftsman sockets are okay until you have some slip off the nut or bolt and their ratchets are junk. Snap On tools cost more, but fi

Re: [MBZ] A note for the change fuel filter, no start 87 300d's

I can't recall how much fuel I had in the tank whenever I changed my fuel filters, but I do know I always filled up the main filter with diesel or some additives to ensure a smooth start. I used to use the clear pre-filters to judge how clean my fuel was. Changing them no sooner than 60,000 miles

Re: [MBZ] Wells Fargo $3 debit card fee

lready > raised their ATM fees to $3.50! BoA and Citi are also talking about limiting > the transactions to $50-$100 or less. > > Temporary lay offs, good times. > EZ credit rip offs, good times! > > -Rolf > > > On 9/11/2011 5:50 PM, Brian Toscano wrote: > >&g

Re: [MBZ] For sale

When I first moved here, Google maps told me to exit I-70 east of Colby & take US 40 and CO 94. Nice drive, but CO 94 needs to be repaved. Boom, boom, boom. Brian On Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 4:50 PM, Mountain Man wrote: > Brian wrote: > > Pictures at http://cosprings.craigslist.org/tls/259325267

Re: [MBZ] Wells Fargo $3 debit card fee

red a high dividend on a checking account if I use the debit card for 12 purchases. Now I use a lot less cash, a debit card and credit card. Brian On Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 3:30 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > Brian Toscano writes: > > > The fee is also starting to be charged by other

Re: [MBZ] stuck brake hoses

The right side of the car tends to take more abuse all around from pot holes and the like. On Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 3:25 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > Well the time and penetrant worked. I got the fitting to turn, though > at one point I could feel the wrench starting to round off the corners. > I s

Re: [MBZ] 96 E300D?

o have a dropped timing chain so I knew > basically what I was getting into. I didn't count on it pouring rain in RI > and turning to snow by the time I got to MA... > > -Curt > > Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2011 20:41:38 -0600 > From: Brian Toscano > To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Wells Fargo $3 debit card fee

re in the AZ. > If they start that nonsense they will cause me to go old school on > them...86 > bill pay, 86 direct deposit, 86 auto pay. Go back to get a paycheck, cash > it, deposit some in savings, pay bills, spend the remainder carefully. > Screw > WF. > > Bob R >

Re: [MBZ] Wells Fargo $3 debit card fee

at 12:21 PM, Michael Canfield >wrote: > > > If my bank starts charging a fee for the debit card they can have it > back. > > > > Mike > > On Sep 11, 2011 3:17 PM, "Brian Toscano" > wrote: > > > For those of you in states where Wells Fargo is tes

[MBZ] For sale

I'm still cleaning out my tool chests. If anyone is interested please let me know. Snap-On chrome socket 1/2" drive 24mm deep, 6 point Snap-On chrome socket 1/2" drive 27mm deep, 12 point Snap-On chrome socket 3/8" drive 20mm deep, 6 point Snap-On chrome socket 3/8" drive 21mm deep, 6 point All o

[MBZ] Wells Fargo $3 debit card fee

For those of you in states where Wells Fargo is testing the $3 debit card fee - I'm wondering if the fee is for having a debit card at all, if you swipe it just once such as at a Wells branch, or if the fee only kicks in if you use it for a merchant purchase? Are there ways to avoid the fee by kee

Re: [MBZ] stuck brake hoses

Sounds like you don't have a Mercedes that was around a lot of salt & humidity. Brian On Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 10:47 AM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > The quality of materials used in fasteners for German cars is superior to > DEEtriot, Japan or any other country. > > The frame o

Re: [MBZ] OT: Router/Booster/

I wonder how often you can get channel bonding to run at those distances? On Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 8:34 AM, Craig wrote: > There has been talk of wireless connections on the list lately. > > I saw this in my inbox this morning and thought someone might be > interested: > > POWERLINK PL-APN Boos

Re: [MBZ] stuck brake hoses

I've had success leaving penetrant on for a few days on stuck bolts. If time is short the blue wrench may work faster. On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 3:06 PM, LWB250 wrote: > I would be patient and continue to apply the PBBlaster/Acetone mix. > Despite having encountered similar fittings on older MB

Re: [MBZ] OT - Sort of - Car Insurance

Your agent may experience a lot of customers that are leaving for other companies, knows she can't compete, so she's not putting forth the effort to do so. Brian On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 10:12 AM, LWB250 wrote: > Just my point. I complained, begged, cajoled, pointed out my loyalty to > State F

Re: [MBZ] 190d tranny won't upshift

Hendrik, At first I was thinking fluid/filter problem also, but since this is the 2nd tranny with the same problem, I too would think electrical/car problem rather than tranny. I was test driving a car that had strange shifting problems and the owner fixed it with a filter/fuild change. From the

Re: [MBZ] 96 E300D?

I've bought 3 cars away from home and only one gave me a completely trouble free drive back. I would be particularly concerned about one that's been sitting any length of time because it wasn't the sellers daily driver. Brian On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 7:51 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Thought about

Re: [MBZ] OT - Sort of - Car Insurance

ort notice without regard to any plans I may have had. When he came and took photos I don't think he ever submitted them. I ended up with another company. Brian On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 6:39 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > Brian Toscano writes: > > > I've dealt with bad State

Re: [MBZ] OT - Sort of - Car Insurance

In my experience Allstate is poor at handling claims when one of their insured hits you. But, if you google insurance companies it seems everyone has a complaint. There are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for insurance: 1. How likely am I to get sued because my insurance company doesn

Re: [MBZ] Brake Bleeder

I do gravity bleeding also. Its work fine on all my vehicles. Brian On Sun, Sep 4, 2011 at 6:04 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > THat sounds like a truly good, simple (and inexpensive system. Thanks. > > for draining old fluid, I have had good luck just opening the bleeders and >

Re: [MBZ] SECOND TRY: Kaleb, How much for a W124 Lug Wrench?

I kept a 1/2" drive breaker bar with 17mm socket in the trunk for use as a lug wrench with the Benz, but I switched to just keeping a piece of black iron pipe to slip over the factory lug wrench. I think it was about the time I got a Range Rover that didn't have a torque spec for the giant lug bol

Re: [MBZ] FS - Stahwille / Hazet / Snap On Hex Drivers/Sockets for MB

Asking $200 plus shipping for the lot. There's over $400 in tools there. Brian On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 7:34 AM, Michael Canfield wrote: > How much for the lot? > > Thanks, Mike > On Aug 31, 2011 7:23 PM, "Brian Toscano" wrote: > > Hey all, > > > >

Re: [MBZ] HP bye bye

I recently sold my HP 32sII for 2-1/2 times what I paid for it back in 1993! Brian On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 12:19 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: > I should get one to compliment my HP50g... > > Walt > On Sep 2, 2011 1:33 PM, "Alex Chamberlain" > wrote: > > On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 6:24 AM, Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer reliability

Macs may cost more but tend to have higher user satisfaction. I've been issued some pretty Windows laptops at work made by Dell and HP but they were thicker and came with physically massive power supplies that I wouldn't want to carry around very often. My most recent work laptop was a HP that ha

Re: [MBZ] OT: spark plugs for Murrican iron

Ditto on blowing out the spark plug area with air. I'd use Kroil or some other penetrant on a stubborn plug. As for the plugs themselves, I'd use whatever GM recommends unless I heard otherwise. Bosch may be fine for some models but not others. I'd use NGK in a Subaru where they're OE but not n

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer reliability

I can understand the support issues. When I moved from Window to Mac a few years ago I still needed to run Windows applications so I converted my work issued laptop to a virtual machine that I could use with VMWare Fusion. In my case I converted a Windows partition (bootcamp) to a virtual machine

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer reliability

Why would plugging and unplugging it be a pain? I've used my MacBook Pro for almost 4 years for software development and movies, music, etc. They are thinner than many Windows laptop making it easy to carry. The power supplies are small with long cords or you can change the cord to a 2-blade con

[MBZ] FS - Stahwille / Hazet / Snap On Hex Drivers/Sockets for MB

Hey all, I have some hex drivers & sockets that I used on my diesels up for sale. If anyone is interested in the lot or just a few let me know. Hazet 8801K - 3/8" drive hex driver 10mm short Hazet 8801 - 3/8" drive hex driver 10mm Hazet 2747 - 3/8" drive hex driver 5mm long Hazet 2748 - 3/8" dri

Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators

What do you use for internet? On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 10:01 PM, G Mann wrote: > Some items to consider in generator selection for use in a real disaster. > > 1. If it's an earthquake disaster, Gas lines will be broken, or as a > precaution all main supply valves will be shut off until safety can

Re: [MBZ] New motor mounts bad?

Its true that dealer parts fail. I once had a rebuilt power steering pump leak more as soon as I put it on than the old one, but overall I've liked dealer parts better, especially rubber. More likely to get a newer revision part that's 100% what Mercedes wanted it to be. Brian On Sun, Jul 17, 2

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Re: [MBZ] AC diagnosis - cause of AC fade-out?

The fact that the compressor stays engaged suggests its not the air temp sender? -Original Message- From: "Brian Toscano" Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:50:24 To: Mercedes Okie Benz Mailing List Reply-To: brian.tosc...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] AC diagnosis - cause of AC fade-out

Re: [MBZ] AC diagnosis - cause of AC fade-out?

simple/cheap so far... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Brian Toscano Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 2:39 PM To: Mercedes Okie Benz Mailing List Subject: Re: [MBZ] AC diagnosis - cause of AC fade-out?

Re: [MBZ] AC diagnosis - cause of AC fade-out?

With a guage - Low pressure or even vacuum on the low pressure side. On my Subaru when its evap temp sender wasn't working the low psi side would frost all the way to the compressor! -Original Message- From: "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310" Sender: mercedes-bou

Re: [MBZ] AC diagnosis - cause of AC fade-out?

Is the airflow reduced as the temps go to ambient? Do the low pressure lines freeze up? -Original Message- From: Peter Frederick Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:35:34 -0500 (GMT-05:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List Subjec

Re: [MBZ] oil

Or Chevron ESI 80w-90 -Original Message- From: Craig Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:15:33 To: Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] oil On Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:31:07 -0400 Allan Streib wrote: > What oil do you all recommend for the diff

Re: [MBZ] O/T Jetta TDI

Should have synthetic oil since new (required). Inspect cam for wear (they do wear out in some cases) and what's the condition of the turbo? -Original Message- From: "Peter T. Arnold" Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:51:15 To: Mercedes Discussion List Re

Re: [MBZ] OT: Coal Power

There was an interesting article in the SF Chronicle about mining up near Redding and how toxic the runoff can be. Apparently exposed pyrite can be involved in some interesting biochemical reactions! Brian -Original Message- From: "Allan Streib" Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Da

Re: [MBZ] Amsoil

It is easier said that done with viscosity of engine oil! While a certain 15w-40 may almost be as thick or thin as a 5w-40 it may change as standards change. -Original Message- From: "Brian Toscano" Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:13:07 To: Mercedes Okie Benz Mailing Lis

Re: [MBZ] Amsoil

When soot goes up past 2-3% wear starts increasing and the oil starts losing its ability to keep it in suspension. AME 15w-40 and 5w-40 aren't that much different? The 15w-40 is almost a 5w-40 or may be... The viscosity ranges overlap. -Original Message- From: "Larry T" Sender: merc

Re: [MBZ] Amsoil

Yes to drop ship. The cost of a 6 month dealer membership is $10 and for a year is $20. You can buy it online with your order. I think AME 15w40 came out to a cost of $24-25/gal when I considered it about 2 weeks ago. Brian -Original Message- From: Mitch Haley Sender: mercedes-boun..

Re: [MBZ] Amsoil

Amsoil was known to purchase some/all of their basestocks from Mobil. I'd use the AME 15w-40 without hesitation. I've used their products in the past. Ran 50,000 miles in a VW TDI without an oil change - just a bypass filter. Brian -Original Message- From: "Larry T" Sender: mercedes-

[MBZ] OT - Sony GDM 20SE2T monitor available

Anyone interested in a 1995-era Sony 20" display that takes both BNC and VGA inputs? I have the original box and manual. The left upper may be a bit non-perfect but it works and syncs to anything I've ever tried to use it with - Sun, SGI, PC's etc. Its just to big to keep around. My use of w

Re: [MBZ] how many pads?

I'm not sure why they used a "red" and "blue" in the spring designation, but blue springs were usually stiffer or stronger than red, and took a thinner spring pad. When ordering a set of springs, one either took a chance they'd get a matching set, or order three and return whatever one didn't matc

Re: [MBZ] Lets talk tire pressure

P.S. I have a Beissbarth spreader bar if anyone wants to buy it! -Original Message- From: "Brian Toscano" Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:47:09 To: Mercedes Okie Benz Mailing List Reply-To: brian.tosc...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lets talk tire pressure Any good alignment shop c

Re: [MBZ] Lets talk tire pressure

Any good alignment shop can usually get away with not having a spreader bar. Its mostly to take the slop out of the steering linkage as parts age, from what I understand. -Original Message- From: OK Don Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:06:26 To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Lets talk tire pressure

I'd second the subframe mounts - but I had one that had a broken spring on the lowest coil and it caused some interesting handling I thought at first was tires. So I would try to check no springs are broken first. Actually you could rotate the tires also to see if any has a defect. Regards, -

Re: [MBZ] Lets talk tire pressure

How about broken springs? -Original Message- From: Jim Cathey Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:54:05 To: Mercedes Discussion List Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lets talk tire pressure > "it darts"... Ideas? How's the alignment? I'

Re: [MBZ] Quandary

rd of this. Can you describe it a bit more? you rap on the tire and listen to the sound of it? How does the sound change as you go from too loose to just right to too tight? Allan On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:20 +, "Brian Toscano" wrote: > When setting preload, I do it with the

Re: [MBZ] Quandary

When setting preload, I do it with the wheel mounted. You can wrap the wheel with your hand and the resonance will change exactly when the preload is correct. I read this technique was used by a German mechanic. When I tried it on my 124 and compared with a dial indicator, it was spot on! Wi

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?

Another good idea... The idea is to make a clean, narrow mark you can find again. Chisels can be handy on dirty parts, like suspension parts that have years of road grime. -Original Message- From: Alex Chamberlain Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:16:34

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?

..@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Brian Toscano Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 10:56 PM To: Mercedes Okie Benz Mailing List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT? There are several special tools that aid in subframe mount and lower

[MBZ] Wal Mart Chevron 15w-40

I noticed the local Wal Mart has gallon jugs of Chevron Delo 15w-40 for $8.50. The best price I've seen in a while for diesel oil. Regards, Brian ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?

There are several special tools that aid in subframe mount and lower wheel carrier joint replacement. However, they are not necessary. A spring compressor is not necessary for rear springs. The single most important thing to remember is to tighten all the bolts with the weight of the car on t

Re: [MBZ] 201 PB Array

Are all of your dead? I may have one or someone else might that works if you don't want to try working on them? -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 14:27:54 To: Diesel List Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] sheared off bolt in knuckle

ng on My 2003 Outback about 3 weeks ago but I did not use the impact, I did it with the breaker bar. The car is from Chicago so I attributed it to corrosion and low grade asian materials. I drilled and tapped and replaced the bolt. Were you R & R'ing the CV? Steve On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at

[MBZ] sheared off bolt in knuckle

I was removing the bolt in the bottom of my Subaru steering knuckle this evening with an impact wrench and it sheared off the bolt head. This setup is somewhat similar to the way a Mercedes ball joint stud is secured in the bottom of a 124/201 knuckle. It make me wonder if I was wrong to use air

Re: [MBZ] suburban ac update

I have tank, scale, gauges, and vacuum pump if you want to try a different system? Regards, -Original Message- From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:43:47 To: mercedes Mailing List Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] sub

Re: [MBZ] M1 5w40

I don't think the Boron tracer was used to differentiate a retail vs commerical offerings. If I remember, the Boron tracer helped differentiate CAT DEO 5w40 from Mobil branded 5w40. I have not had much success with the 0w40 and have stuck with 5w40 occassionally using 15w50 in some MB's. My J

Re: [MBZ] 201 rearview mirror?

There are springs in the base that keep it in place - designed for human safety in wrecks? Just grab it and take it out. Regards, -Original Message- From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:39:04 To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Reply-To

Re: [MBZ] I buy a new AC machine, now have AC problems

Did you notice temperature differences across the various parts which may help show a blockage? My Subaru had a problem with no cooling but it had what seemed to be enough charge. I can't remember what the gauges read. A pressure test, vacuum and recharge got it back cooling with no other cha

Re: [MBZ] I buy a new AC machine, now have AC problems

I'd think the orifice tube or expansion valve can stick open, closed, or anywhere in between. It might pull vacuum depending on how it was stuck. Regards, Brian -Original Message- From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2010 10:36:27 To: merced

Re: [MBZ] VW Passat

Agreed - my Jeep uses more money at the pump than the Subaru, but the Subaru uses more in parts. Regards, -Original Message- From: Allan Streib Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:33:46 To: Mercedes Discussion List Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject:

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT external HDs ??

ly-To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT external HDs ?? > Brian Toscano wrote: > What options? On my Mac it can't copy much more than > 45-48MB/s on hard drives capable of 60-80MB/s. "man rsync" By default, if the destination is on a different syst

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT external HDs ??

What options? On my Mac it can't copy much more than 45-48MB/s on hard drives capable of 60-80MB/s. -Original Message- From: Jim Cathey Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:23:53 To: Mercedes Discussion List Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MB

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT external HDs ??

Rsync can be slow, but maybe not enough to slow down a copy between your two computers. It does slow down my backups on my Mac. Finder copies are faster. -Original Message- From: "archer" Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:52:41 To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] OT external HDs ?? + bit of benz content.

rnal HDs ?? + bit of benz content. To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Date: Sunday, June 27, 2010, 8:49 AM From: "Brian Toscano" Why not use Apple's Time Machine and an Apple Time Capsule?  Keeps a backup > of data automatically & wirelessly. G:  That's an idea

Re: [MBZ] 126 STICKING CALIPER

Maybe they both needed replacing then? I just did one rear on my Subaru the other seemed fine-- could push the piston in with my hand. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arc

Re: [MBZ] 126 STICKING CALIPER

Do calipers really need to be replaced in pairs? What if the other works fine? I change in pairs based on the part. As an example. I seem to change more right side head lights than left side. My alignment guy says right side ball joints seem to fail more often than left. Regards, -Origi

Re: [MBZ] OT external HDs ?? + bit of benz content.

Why not use Apple's Time Machine and an Apple Time Capsule? Keeps a backup of data automatically & wirelessly. You could even use Mobile Me & send some of your data to the cloud for remote backup. Rsync could work for keeping two computers in sync as suggested. -Original Message- From

Re: [MBZ] OT external HDs ?? + bit of benz content.

kup. Disk failure is just one way to lose data. Fire, theft, etc. are some other ways! Regards, Brian Toscano -Original Message- From: LWB250 Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:19:26 To: Mercedes Discussion List Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re

Re: [MBZ] OT external HDs ?? + bit of benz content.

I'd get one that had FW800, eSATA, and USB, or at least two of the above. The speed difference is remarkable with USB being the slowest and eSATA the fastest with FW800 closer to eSATA. -Original Message- From: E M Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:09:49 T

Re: [MBZ] HF A/C Manifold Gauge set

I have two sets of gauges and hoses one for R12 and one for R134a. Oils don't mix! -Original Message- From: Rich Thomas Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:40:56 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] HF A/C Manifold Gauge set This thing I bought http://www.harborfreight.com/a-c-manifold-g

Re: [MBZ] OT Beer review

Rogue is distributed out East to some extent. Deschutes much less so. How is Root? I've heard of it, but not yet had any. Regards, -Original Message- From: Alex Chamberlain Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 11:12:31 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Beer review On Mon, Jun 7, 2

Re: [MBZ] no cat

So what happened next? -Original Message- From: Alex Chamberlain Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 20:45:26 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] no cat Oregon DEQ goons read me the riot act because my '80 Euro 280SLC had no cats---accused me of breaking the law by deliberately sabotaging

Re: [MBZ] W201 rear suspension

I could swing North for a visit and lend a hand? -Original Message- From: "Brian Toscano" Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 14:43:20 To: Mercedes Okie Benz Mailing List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W201 rear suspension 124 and 201 are nearly identical but correct differential mounts not an iss

Re: [MBZ] W201 rear suspension

124 and 201 are nearly identical but correct differential mounts not an issue on 201. Spring compressor not really needed on either. The springs are straight, just use a floor jack. Watch out for broken springs! Had one on a 201 that spent its life on the KY/IN state line. It was broken on

Re: [MBZ] W201 rear suspension

Biggest thing to remember with suspension work is any links that are replaced should be tightened with the weight of the car on the suspension, not with the suspension hanging on jack stands.. Not sure if this has been said one too many times, but its crucial for a good result. Regards, -O

Re: [MBZ] Old iMac old Mercedes

Why not use Microsoft Word? Office 98 or Office 2004? I believe both run native? -Original Message- From: Jim Cathey Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 08:06:14 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Old iMac old Mercedes > this computer going. I am now having problems with compatibilit

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