Re: [MBZ] Dumb stereo wire question

do a google search for images of your particular stereo. I found exact matches for my Becker Grand Prix which show me where the power, ground, speaker, antenna control, mute for Cell Phone, and speaker front/real vol control wires attach, etc. If you have a Becker BE-1432 I'll be happy to se

Re: [MBZ] Becker BE-1432

timer times out. Could easily be a day if they tried it enough times. -D On Mar 20, 2017, at 6:58 PM, Andrew Strasfogel mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com>> wrote: Dealer will give you the code of you ask parts dept nicely. On Mar 20, 2017, at 10:36 AM, Larry Turner via Mercede

Re: [MBZ] Becker BE-1432

Thanks Max. I'll see what happens after I put 12V to it for a while. Thanks again ;-) Larry On 03/21/2017 3:25 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Larry, I've found some codes are available online, for free, if you search. I think I found them in the Peach Parts forum. _

Re: [MBZ] Becker BE-1432

ied it enough times. -D On Mar 20, 2017, at 6:58 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Dealer will give you the code of you ask parts dept nicely. On Mar 20, 2017, at 10:36 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: Hi Guys, I bought a used Becker and when I powered i

Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes benz 560 SEL (project)

there must be a reason he's virtually giving it away. I would think it would be worth twice that much. LarryT On 03/20/2017 3:51 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, 20 Mar 2017 12:45:08 -0700 Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: Should I check this out? https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/ct

Re: [MBZ] My $500 124 cabriolet project is finally home

Hi Max, Sounds like he was ready for that car to be gone from his yard! Those front bumper covers are pretty easy to replace - basically it's a plastic cover with hard blocks of styrofoam behind it. I replaced the front bumper on my '91 shortly after I bought it. Good luck with your

Re: [MBZ] My $500 124 cabriolet project is finally home

that concern me. Plan is to bring back to a driver to enjoy on weekends. I also doubt they were ever offered by MBUSA with a manual trans option, but I haven't looked into that at all. Just sent a picture to the list. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Mar 20, 2017 at 11:29 AM, Larry

Re: [MBZ] My $500 124 cabriolet project is finally home

, but I haven't looked into that at all. Just sent a picture to the list. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Mar 20, 2017 at 11:29 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Hey Max, It sounds pretty good! How's the soft top? IIRC those thingsare pretty e

Re: [MBZ] Becker BE-1432

Thanks Kaleb - On 03/20/2017 12:37 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: You probably have to wait 24 hours Sent from my iPhone On Mar 20, 2017, at 10:36 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hi Guys, I bought a used Becker and when I powered it up all it does is flash "Wait"

[MBZ] Becker BE-1432

Hi Guys, I bought a used Becker and when I powered it up all it does is flash "Wait". I have the security code but it never asked for it.I put my old Becker back in and it performed normally - flashed "Wait" then asked for the code. Any ideas? LarryT 91 300D __

Re: [MBZ] My $500 124 cabriolet project is finally home

Hey Max, It sounds pretty good! How's the soft top? IIRC those thingsare pretty expensive to have professionally installed. Sends me some photos if you get a chance. Do you plan this to be a daily driver or a fix and sell? Did they ever put manual trans in those? Doubt it... Larry On

Re: [MBZ] I am an Idiot

x27;t slide. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 19, 2017, at 7:28 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: That's why I don't like metal ramps - they have always started to slide when I tried to drive onto them. I guess the concrete surface where I was working was too slick for them? I wa

Re: [MBZ] I am an Idiot

That's why I don't like metal ramps - they have always started to slide when I tried to drive onto them. I guess the concrete surface where I was working was too slick for them? I was thinking that perhaps there are some kind of hard foam/plastic ramps that will support the car, and be light

Re: [MBZ] beware of A380s

you can also see those vortices when it's humid at F1 races as air is forced across the rear wings when the cars are on long straights or gentle curves. LarryT On 03/18/2017 11:26 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Back in the late 90s i took a BA flt BOS-LHR on a 747, first class on the

Re: [MBZ] beware of A380s

Speaking of A380s, there was a show on Smithonian channel called "Air Disasters" which features various airliner/aircraft incidents. Yesterday they featured a A380 with a crew of 3 that was on auto pilot when the pilot brought his (9 ur old?) daughter and 15 yr old son into the cockpit and he f

Re: [MBZ] I want

these won't work in a semi-auto so well but you can buy 22 rat- shot - they look like little shotgun shells sort of. they have a round clear plastic cover over the shell. don't know if they are super sonic or not - probably not - *LarryT* *91 300D* On 03/13/2017 10:31 AM, Floyd Thursby v

Re: [MBZ] I want

those subsonic rounds are best for bolt action target shooting. but they might work in a different semi-auto or a revolver. LarryT 91 300D On 03/13/2017 10:31 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I bought some subsonic .22LRs a coupla weeks ago I have not tried yet, the guy at the gun sh

Re: [MBZ] Delivery valves

the leaks you are mentioning are vacuum leaking past the threads? LarryT On 03/06/2017 7:03 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: Improperly torqued delivery valve seals result in the actual injection timing and fuel burn timing varying between the cylinders. The bigger the leak, the late

Re: [MBZ] Delivery valves

teup I sent you. (John Reames) Larry Turner via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> March 6, 2017 at 4:57 PM one reason I asked this question is because in my research, I never saw anything to indicate any more that what everyone was so helpful in sending me and the Jobs in the

Re: [MBZ] beautiful 1977 Jaguar coupe in BRG

you can often find those sedans with the V12 that people are trying to unload. I was offered one for $1500 back in 2000. Mechanicals were questionable and having owned a Jag sedan in the past I ran away as fast as I could. Jags are like MBs except MB's don't rust nearly as badly as Jags do.

Re: [MBZ] Delivery valves

03/06/2017 12:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: The torque sequence of the valve holders is very critical. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 6, 2017, at 10:49 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hi Gang - As you might recall, I took my MB to a local Import shop when I had difficult

Re: [MBZ] Delivery valves

12:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: The torque sequence of the valve holders is very critical. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 6, 2017, at 10:49 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hi Gang - As you might recall, I took my MB to a local Import shop when I had difficulty getting

Re: [MBZ] Delivery valves

That's the only thing they were authorized to work on. I like this place a lot and used to buy parts from them when we lived here in the early 80s. Now they have 4 locations around Richmond. I spoke to the representative and he said they had 2 techs who were _very _familiar with the early W1

Re: [MBZ] 72 Mercedes 280 SE 4.5 V8 $1500

I had one of those - 14-15 mpg when tuned to within an inch of its life. ;-) But so much fun to drive I can still remember it chirping the tires as it shifted into 3rd! I have always been a fan of the W108 and the 4.5L made it even better!! What a car that was!! LarryT 91 300D On 03/06/201

[MBZ] Delivery valves

Hi Gang - As you might recall, I took my MB to a local Import shop when I had difficulty getting the DVs working properly and after driving the car I find it is much quieter and faster as well. I know how the DVs are set up but cannot imagine how they can be "tuned" so they will allow the

Re: [MBZ] Powder Coating?

~30 years doesn't sound too bad IMO.I did my 911 lug nuts and they came out cosmetically very nice - even using a home based system. They didn't hold up well to the pressure from lug wrenches though. It started by breaking through the Coating at the pressure points but doesn't seem to have

Re: [MBZ] Clearcoat Peeling

Sanding is the only method I know of - but as you mentioned, you risk sanding through the color coat which is just there to lightly cover the primer. Often the color coat will have damage also so trying to patch things is a waste of time & money. Then you run into the problem of matching the

Re: [MBZ] so much for rock auto

Just right for that 1 cylinder ;-) LarryT On 02/28/2017 12:26 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: BOSCH 0250201039 {#80007, 80008} Info (Only 1 Remaining) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com T

Re: [MBZ] Attaching Rubber Holders to Ignition Keys

Thanks Max. I bought 2 from MB a couple of years ago - replaced my wife key without problems and recently my key needed a replacement. I put silicone on the key and tried to pull it through. All I managed to do was to split the new rubber cover. Then I tried the list hoping there was a

[MBZ] Attaching Rubber Holders to Ignition Keys

Hi Gang, I seem to have gotten needy lately ;-) Got a question - is there a easy way ro attach the rubber holders to MB Ign Keys? Trying to pull it through from the top seems like it would be the way to go but it s not, I split one of the holders trying to do it that way. I was thinking

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL radiator

https://www.radiatorexpress.com/product.asp?part_id=40225&aaia_id=1194465&gclid=CjwKEAiArbrFBRDL4Oiz97GP2nISJAAmJMFa5l7mmPUpeQ6BRUrjYp_G6qlCLLGivSxDBtPVHfimQBoCDmTw_wcBHere's one at Radiator Exprress for $450. (YIKES!!!) I searched for a 91 300SDL Larry On 02/23/2017 7:19 PM, Peter Frederic

Re: [MBZ] Strange Wind Pattern

Looks like water going down a drain On 02/23/2017 10:18 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: Florida is infamous for it's screwy weather, but I've never seen this kind of wind pattern before except before, during, or after hurricanes. https://www.windytv.com/?28.731,-81.516,5 NWS at Dayto

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

Yikes! That sounds like I may have that in my future on the Tahoe. I have the same kind of set up with the drivers door having the master panel. And naturally that door gets the most use. Sometimes I think the designers eitjer don't think about the people who maintain their cars or don't c

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

eb 2017 20:53:06 -0500 Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hey Craig, I hope I didn't get this confused -- I sent them to Dan Penoff - I could have sworn he said to send them direct to him Was that wrong? Yes. Attach them to an email to the List and then send Dan an email sayin

Re: [MBZ] 606 knocking

A bad motor mount can cause this kind of sound. It collapses to a certain height and usually the exhaust will start banging on something. The engine temp dependent and can tap at X rpm and disappear at a higher rpm. Measure the height of the MMs. LarryT 91 300D On 02/22/2017 9:04 PM, Ka

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

Ok, this is how I tested the console switch: * At the console I removed the LR Switch ( with the window that won't go up) and put it in the position of the RR switch. Switch made RR window go up/down without a problem. * Put the switch back in the LR where it came from and it no longer

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

Hey Craig, I hope I didn't get this confused -- I sent them to Dan Penoff - I could have sworn he said to send them direct to him Was that wrong? LarryT On 02/22/2017 5:45 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 22 Feb 2017 16:46:59 -0500 Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

OK Gang, This comment is meant for all of those who made great suggestions and helped me learn how the electrical system is designed specifically concerning the motors & switches for the rear windows. Back when I was younger I would have looked at the wiring connections going to the

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

#x27;t how electricity works. The ground from one battery can't magically make the leap to the other one, for that to work you'd have to have the two batteries negative poles connected... -Curt From: Larry Turner via Mercedes To: MG via Mercedes Cc: Larry Turner Sent: Wednesday, Fe

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

IMG 1945-1.jpg If it's a PITA, just post the above - it's the more clear with the best detail. I included the others so people could see how the window is put together. Sorry - I hope that makes life easier. Larry On 02/22/2017 4:42 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: OK, they are all above 1

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

OK -- The photo with a circle around the 2 connectors going to the motor - I believe these 2 connections can be swapped to make the window go up. I hope. thx Larry On 02/22/2017 4:47 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: Larry wrote: If the console switch is dirty, will that cause the door swit

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

Thanks Randy! More good news! ;-) On 02/22/2017 12:50 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 22/02/2017 11:45 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Right, and just to be clear, the motor must be separated from the car circuit, either at the screws in the terminal in the door, or as Jim su

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

OK, I understand, I will connect my extra battery with 12 plus volts and the extra battery's Negative and connect to the wiring going to the motor. I just sent another photo with a circle showing the wiring connected to the motor - that's where I will put the test connections. I gotta go to t

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

, had that happen before. Did you try applying the wires in both orientations? Applied one way, the motor will turn in one direction. Switch the wires around and the motor should turn in the other direction. Manfred Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: They definitely swap side to side and _not _fro

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

Hi Max, Yeah, I understand that - but moving the known good switch to LR door position gets no reaction from the motor. It still doesn't move. If I put that same switch on the RR the window goes up and down as it should. So, I am getting nothing from the LR Door Motor except a barely perce

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

arry, The photos need to be under 40k per message to get through. If you send them larger than that they’ll go in the approval queue, so drop me a private message so I know they’re there and I’ll approve them. Dan On Feb 22, 2017, at 6:53 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: They definitely

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

Ok Jim, I will take the switch from the RR door to see if that works. Thanks for another great suggestion. Larry On 02/21/2017 11:14 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Every time I've had a window that would only go one way, noise in only one direction, it has been a dirty switch problem. --

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

Thanks Peter - I did much of that yesterday with the door card removed (and the switch) I applied 12v to the 2 studs on the door that have wires attached. I didn't think about pushing the console button while I had 12 V attached - will do that today. Btw, which colored wired are ground

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

They definitely swap side to side and _not _front to rear. I swapped the 2 rear switches and the LR works on both sides and the RR does not work on either side, I took photos of the regulator showing the cable. It looks like replacing the regulator will be a bear! Tell me I'm wrong - please.

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

- Max Charleston SC On Tue, Feb 21, 2017 at 12:55 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Max, what do youy think about the regulator? Would you replace the whole thing or parts? Also, if I only hear a soft bump when trying to lower the glass (and

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

As I think about it, either the switch is bad or the motor has died. If the motor was working I'd hear it turning as I push the buttons. As it is I hear complete silence except for a small bump as I push the switch in the down direction. I'll get a better look at it shortly, probably in a ho

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

Yeah, that's the plan as soon as it gets home. BTW, Andrew's comment about photos is a good idea - might help others better visualize how the window lift operates. I'll wait to order parts - LarryT On 02/21/2017 1:59 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: On the ones with cable the nylon pulle

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

a few minutes and you will be amazed at the schmutz in them. Little grease and yer good ta go. --FT On 2/21/17 3:24 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: That's what I initially thought. But I get the same thing from both switches. If the console switch is dirty, will that cause the door

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

Thanks Kaleb! BTW, did you see my question about the interior parts? On 02/21/2017 2:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: The rears on the 124 are cable. If the window no longer goes up or down you replace the regulator. I think the fronts are cable too, pretty sure they are. The las

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

16 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: That sounds more like the switch is bad. Larry Turner via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> February 21, 2017 at 11:50 AM I don't hear anything when I push either button. Let me explain that better - when I push the button to raise the glas

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

On Tue, Feb 21, 2017 at 8:17 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Thanks Max! Would a dirty console switch prevent the door switch working? BTW, I can hear the motor (?) bump quietly when I push the switches up/down - It is more easily heard when pushing in the do

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

mber... - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Feb 21, 2017 at 8:17 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Thanks Max! Would a dirty console switch prevent the door switch working? BTW, I can hear the motor (?) bump quietly when I push the switches up/down - It

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

I don't hear anything when I push either button. Let me explain that better - when I push the button to raise the glass I hear nothing. When I push either button to lower the glass I can her a soft bump. What does that tell us? LarryT On 02/21/2017 9:14 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrot

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

Thanks Max! Would a dirty console switch prevent the door switch working? BTW, I can hear the motor (?) bump quietly when I push the switches up/down - It is more easily heard when pushing in the down direction. I looked at replacement motors on BuyEuroparts.com and it doesn't look like a t

Re: [MBZ] W126 Door Latch

I had that problem on my W123 and found debris was in the female latch component in the door frame. IOW, the door has a Pin and the frame as a place for the pin to fit. I cleaned it and the door worked grear. LarryT On 02/21/2017 7:16 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: The driver’s door on

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

difficult. Dan On Feb 21, 2017, at 6:13 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hit send before I wanted - Thanks Dan - I will pull the door panel as you suggest. I have never had the rear door panels off - I have no idea what it looks like under them - so I assume there will be a bolt with

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

- Larryt BTW, it's good to see others get up early ;-) On 02/21/2017 6:06 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Yep, the fuse for the rear windows is in the H position and I rolled it and looked for any damage to the fuse. On 02/21/2017 5:49 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I assum

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hi Gang, I rolled the Left Rear Window down and now it won't go back up. The door switch will not move it and the console switch also fails to move it. I cannot get the motor to move the window Up as it's in the full down position. I a

[MBZ] Rear Window PDF

It's me again - from my index it looks like the window motors should be on a pdf numbered 67-39 but my WSM doesn't have anything close to that. Does anyone have a pdf showing the rear window motors for a 1991 W124? Tghanks LarryT ___ http://www.okiebenz.co

[MBZ] Rear Window

Hi Gang, I rolled the Left Rear Window down and now it won't go back up. The door switch will not move it and the console switch also fails to move it. I cannot get the motor to move the window Up as it's in the full down position. I am thinking either the motor is bad or th

Re: [MBZ] 91 300SEL

This is the official mileage - https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/8028.shtml They say 15 combined.. I didn't see the original post - isit a diesel? The above relate to gas I suspect... LarryT On 02/17/2017 9:43 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: I might go look at the 300k 300SEL this

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

Thanks Max = I ended up with extra covers and some other extra parts. That reminds me, I need to look through my spare parts container and find the needed parts. Speaking of vacuum tubing and the hose needed to connect them - I bought a meter of each (or maybe 1/2 a meter) - making enough

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

should also be replaced. LarryT On 02/10/2017 10:30 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Thanks Curly (and others) S All info is appreciated. LarryT On 02/09/2017 8:43 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Yep, good news! Congrats. Vacuum leak could be a crack on the underside of a T, or

[MBZ] Serpentine bely Hardware 91 300D 2.5T

Hi Gang, I noticed my belt tensioner, etc is not running as true as it should be. I plan to replace the lower tensioner and the shock absorber as normal servicing of these parts - but somce I replaced the Tensioner Spring when I last replaced these parts at approx. 170k miles ago, -- sh

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

Thanks Curly (and others) All info is appreciated. LarryT On 02/09/2017 8:43 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Yep, good news! Congrats. Vacuum leak could be a crack on the underside of a T, or a cracked tubing. I think you may be looking for just a leak, not a disconnected line.

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

On Feb 9, 2017, at 6:33 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: In case anyone cares or is wondering how my car us running following me letting the wrong people work on them . I took it to a qualified shop and just picked it up. Finally it runs normally again. Thankfully they only had to

Re: [MBZ] ATF Level

Thanks Dan! On 02/09/2017 5:38 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I would start with half a quart, then drive the car some and check it. And be sure to check it when the car is level, the engine running and warmed up and the transmission in “P”. -D On Feb 9, 2017, at 5:26 PM, Larry

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

In case anyone cares or is wondering how my car us running following me letting the wrong people work on them . I took it to a qualified shop and just picked it up. Finally it runs normally again. Thankfully they only had to re-do the DV's. But it still shifts firmly when it didn't do tha

[MBZ] ATF Level

Hi All, Need to know how much ATF I need to add to move the level from the lower level mark to the mid to upper mark on the dip stick. My AT operates better when the fluid level is about mid-way between the upper and lower marks, maybe slightly above 1/2 way between the 2 marks. Thanks! La

Re: [MBZ] Servicing Injectors

ed 4 injectors done order 6 Bosch nozzles so hopefully you get 4 good ones. Monark are the ones worth working with, they're a little more expensive but this is a case where spending the money is worth it. -Curt From: Larry Turner via Mercedes To: "mercedes@okiebenz.com" Cc

[MBZ] Servicing Injectors

Please excuse my ignorance - let's say I wanted to improve my Fuel Injectors. Would it be acceptable to remove my injectors, replace the Heat Shields and disassemble the Injectors to replace the Injection Nozzles? When I said "excuse my ignorance" I was talking about my knowledge of the inner

Re: [MBZ] Loss of power

An Oil Analysis would also tell a great deal ;-). Got to do it before the oil gets changed though. LarryT youroil.net Proving oil analysis service to the world! On 02/03/2017 5:42 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: That was one of the things that I was wondering. I told him to take the strainer in

Re: [MBZ] Loss of power

My 240D did that. Ran fine in the morning but wouldn't start in the afternoon. 0 comprerssion on #'s 3&4. LarryT On 02/03/2017 5:18 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Well I have seen and heard of several that suddely lost compression and stopped running. On 2/3/2017 12:58 PM, MG v

Re: [MBZ] Loss of power

IMO that's carbon build up. Our '91 did that until I bought some "Mechanic in a Can" that would loosen and dissolve the carbon. That and 6 months of driving to/from work at 60 mph for 1 hr each way. It never did it again. Seems like it would lose power and blow white smoke when the temp was

Re: [MBZ] 3m yellow

If in doubt, 3M has an excellent Tech Support Dept.. on their website LarryT On 01/29/2017 6:27 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Then you need the foam double sided tape. Advance Auto carries it in the stores, and the roll will last forever. http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/3m-super

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

p gun does no good. Proper training is the key. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 30, 2017, at 5:27 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hopefully everyone who owns or enjoys guns and shooting are NRA members. The monthly magazine members get has a full page column called "The Armed Citizen&qu

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

die. A locked up gun does no good. Proper training is the key. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 30, 2017, at 5:27 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hopefully everyone who owns or enjoys guns and shooting are NRA members. The monthly magazine members get has a full page column called "The

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

couldn't see why they had a problem with it. -Curt From: Larry Turner via Mercedes To: Curt Raymond via Mercedes Cc: Larry Turner Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 6:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun you're not alone - at least at my range where traditionalist like y

Re: [MBZ] Part Number Question

How do that work? Also, there are 2 MB dealers in Atlanta. Does it matter which one? Thanks! Larry On 01/30/2017 9:52 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Use MB of Atlanta. Dan P recommended them several years ago. Works great. Rick I don't suppose MB has softened on their decision to cha

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb! A W140 Diesel!

I seem to recall this list saying all the W140s with diesel engines will fail with the #1 or #2 cylinder going oval or some other terminal problem - how did MB manage to keep the problem becoming a forced Recall of all affected cars? Was it a time limit thing? LarryT On 01/30/2017 1:34 PM,

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

you're not alone - at least at my range where traditionalist like you would be in the majority. Only one of my rifles is a "Black gun" (AR15) and all the others are wood and steel including my muzzleloader. I don't think you're weird at all. LarryT On 01/30/2017 2:58 PM, Curt Raymond via Me

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

Hopefully everyone who owns or enjoys guns and shooting are NRA members. The monthly magazine members get has a full page column called "The Armed Citizen", It tells 8-12 stories about people who use guns to defend themselves or their property. Sometime it just take the presence of a gun whi

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

Thanks Roger, I have a small Muffler and Repair Shop that has some really good techs but when I asked about fixing the fuel leak they said they'd rather not as they always get burned when working on MBs and other high end cars. Said it always seemed to take more hours than they are allowed.

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

Thanks Rick! On 01/27/2017 12:10 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: ‎http://m.find.hamptonroads.com/commonwealth-diesel-injection-service-inc-n-chesterfield-va.html ‎http://www.centraldieselinc.com/index.html ‎ http://www.reliancedieselservice.com/ ‎http://www.dieselpump.com/ http://www.bl

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

Where is? (who is he?) Larry On 01/27/2017 1:49 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Get a hold of Chip Lamb. He's from the Richmond area and will probably know who is good in the area. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jan 27, 2017, at 12:10 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: ‎http://m.find.hampton

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

injectors to see if the problem moves. Taking out the nozzle holder does not require a special tool you need a 1 1/16" deep socket with the splines cut all the way up. Crapsman used to be the easy way to find one. I am not sure if the current stuff is still the same. Larry Turner via

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

" deep socket with the splines cut all the way up. Crapsman used to be the easy way to find one. I am not sure if the current stuff is still the same. Larry Turner via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> January 27, 2017 at 1:07 PM Thanks Curley. You're talking about removi

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

ust wrote about the volume of fuel from #3 vs the other injector lines, the delivery valve for #3 is suspect, not the injector. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jan 27, 2017 at 2:07 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Thanks Curley. You're talking ab

Re: [MBZ] Part Number Question

I don't suppose MB has softened on their decision to charge $75/yr for access to their part system which used to be free? LarryT On 01/28/2017 4:02 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Anyone know what the PN is for this? Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

problem proves to be the IP, then you can buy a couple of heat shields and replace the ones you messed with. Larry Turner via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> January 26, 2017 at 1:48 PM Thanks Curley, Which heat shields are you suggesting? (602 engine) So you think the probl

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

. If anyone knows of any shops convenient to central Va please let me know... Larry On 01/27/2017 5:49 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Thanks Peter, I replaced seals, o-rings and springs when I redid the work Wednesday I agree - replace all three, although in the past I ha

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

Thanks Peter, I replaced seals, o-rings and springs when I redid the work Wednesday I agree - replace all three, although in the past I have re-used the springs. Karry On 01/26/2017 5:06 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: you MUST replace the copper seals, they work harden an

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

es to be the IP, then you can buy a couple of heat shields and replace the ones you messed with. Larry Turner via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> January 26, 2017 at 1:48 PM Thanks Curley, Which heat shields are you suggesting? (602 engine) So you think the problem might be in

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

ot going on with The White Whale, my 124.193 '87 wagon) - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Jan 26, 2017 at 3:11 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Max & Curley, I can see why you would say an Injector might be bad, and I might tend to agree,

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

Max & Curley, I can see why you would say an Injector might be bad, and I might tend to agree, except it ran great before the shop replaced the o-rings. After I replaced the GPs (and found the short I created) it started smoothly and instantly every time.According to the shop and the invo

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