[MBZ] Undercover - A car cover

All, I have had some conversations with a few people locally and I am doing some online research. My current Estate Wagon is going to get replaced. I didn't address the rust in time (lesson painfully learned), but I got 12 good years of use out of it and it never let me down at the time I need

Re: [MBZ] we are negotiable - 1984 300TD - 196k miles - $21,900

I have always liked the look of the bundts. From: Mercedes on behalf of dan penoff.com via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 6:22 PM To: Okie Benz Cc: dan penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] we are negotiable - 1984 300TD - 196k miles - $21,900 The chrome whee

Re: [MBZ] we are negotiable - 1984 300TD - 196k miles - $21,900

I hope I am responding correctly. I have not been here for a long time. My 300D got totaled in a storm and I replaced it with a 300TD Estate Wagon. I agree, well almost: The chromed arches invite rust (holes in the metal) I have seen a couple (560 SL that also had the same chrome rims) that d

Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD

Curt, I was told that one needs an entire new lock and handle... Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD From: Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> Date: Fri, March 28, 2014 9:26 am To: Mercedes Discussion List >Actually re-keying these is simplicit

Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD

Andrew, I have have the same issue. Cupping your hand, taking a few deep breaths and blowing warm air into the lock has worked for me every time. Other than that, a small piece of tissue twisted and inserted keeps the cold out. R Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock

Re: [MBZ] Is it just me...yes it is

I like the early fins and all the chrome moulding which I have seen on one black sedan. Black is the only color I would have. R Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Is it just me...yes it is From: OK Don Date: Thu, January 23, 2014 4:14 pm To: Mercedes Discussion List The

Re: [MBZ] OT: Perspective

Dieselhead, thanks, that was awesome! - Original Message - From: "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> To: Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 12:01 AM Subject: [MBZ] OT: Perspective > Ever look at a common thing with new eyes from a different view? > > Perspective on perspective > January 2

Re: [MBZ] Upgrading sound in the 123 -Wagon/Sedan/Coupe

to > mess with the front. > > Greg > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > r...@rhonald.me > Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 11:07 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [MBZ] Upgrading sound in the 123

[MBZ] Upgrading sound in the 123 -Wagon/Sedan/Coupe

With all of my parts ordered, most of the work done (no more skateboard effect in the rear), I will next think about upgrading the sound system in the 123Wagon. I know I don't want a receiver that looks like a night club with lighting effects and too many buttons. I also read about the receivers t

Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon castor Adjustors and other suspension stuff 2ebe7y5u

Yikes, I totally forgot about this; it has been so long since I posted. Thanksf for the reminder Curt. Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon castor Adjustors and other suspension stuff 2ebe7y5u From: Curt Raymond Date: Mon, December 23, 2013 5:04 pm To: Diesel L

Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon castor Adjustors and other suspension stuff 2ebe7y5u

Of course they know about the accumulators Phillip, they are on the original list.    Thanks   > > Classic symptoms of dead accumulators (sometimes called spheres).> >> > These are a wear item. Once the high-pressure nitrogen leaks out,> > the car rides as you describe.> >> > But if your mechanic

Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon castor Hydralic Suspension Filter/Tank

compartment. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred.>____> From: "r...@rhonald.me" <r...@rhonald.me>>To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >Sent: Monday, December 23, 2013 12:39 PM>Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon c

Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon castor Adjustors and other suspension stuff

re no mention there is a problem with them. > > > Replace camber adjusting bolts? Unless the car is so rusty they won't> > come out without damage there is no need to replace them. They don't wear> > out.   OK> > >> > > I don't know your mechanic

Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon castor Hydralic Suspension Filter/Tank

the subject, it caneasily get lost.> r...@rhonald.me wrote:> > 3. Where is the hydraulic suspension filter located for the self> leveling suspension in the rear?The filter is _in_ the tank. As the fluid flows back into thetank, it passes through the filter. It is attached with ahook/spring

Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon oil cooler lines

cumulators (but only if you've lost the "bounce" in the rear suspension.) On Dec 21, 2013, at 5:58 PM, <r...@rhonald.me> wrote: > Ok, so there is this flat looking bushing and a small cylinder with what looks like a piston through it. > > can you see them from looking

Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon oil cooler lines

ssage Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon oil cooler lines From: Rick Knoble <rickkno...@hotmail.com> Date: Sat, December 21, 2013 12:15 pm To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> On Dec 21, 2013, at 10:24 AM, r...@rhonald.me wrote: > Morning All, I am ready to replac

Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon castor Adjustors and other suspension stuff

turns out chinese On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 11:24 AM, <r...@rhonald.me> wrote: > Morning All, I am ready to replace the oil cooler hoses on the wagon. I > was price shopping, and came across these. > > > https://mercedessource.com/store/116-123-617-turbo-diesel-upper

Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon oil cooler lines

0 bucks and you are ready to pay 80 for a trucktec, so why not buy a real one? On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 1:46 PM, <r...@rhonald.me> wrote: > > Rick, I guess I should re-word that. "my shop" is replacing the cooler > hoses. Now it seems most are out of stock for the lower h

Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon oil cooler lines

1, 2013, at 12:46 PM, r...@rhonald.me wrote: > Rick, I guess I should re-word that. "my shop" is replacing the cooler hoses. Hmm. Okay. Then you should have them replace the motor mounts with good quality German parts. Good time for the engine shocks also. The shock mounts are s

Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon oil cooler lines

OK, Rick I will have them check... Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon oil cooler lines From: Rick Knoble Date: Sat, December 21, 2013 3:07 pm To: Mercedes Discussion List On Dec 21, 2013, at 2:04 PM, "Rick Knobl

Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon oil cooler lines

em together to break the fitting loose so you don't twist the fitting off of the cooler. Flare-nut style wrenches are advised! Allan On Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 11:24 AM, r...@rhonald.me wrote: > >  Morning All, I am ready to replace the oil cooler hoses on the wagon.  I was price shopping,

Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon oil cooler lines

edes OEM?Thanks Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon oil cooler lines From: Rick Knoble <rickkno...@hotmail.com> Date: Sat, December 21, 2013 1:05 pm To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> On Dec 21, 2013, at 10:24 AM, r...@rhonald.me wrot

Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon oil cooler lines

recommendations.   Thanks   R 85 300TD Wagon  230,000 miles     ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon questions

next week. R Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon questions From: Randy Bennell Date: Thu, January 10, 2013 5:43 pm To: Mercedes Discussion List On 10/01/2013 4:32 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > Read below: > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jan

Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon questions

the vacuum pump. This getting worse by the day and I am thinking the car must have been abused before I got it? Thanks all! R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area

OK Wilton, but not till next week. I am not quite done assembling all of this yet. The last piece is a mechanical inspection, the one I tried to get before. This appt. is set for Wed. Jan 2nd. Thanks! R Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation

Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area

for anyone. I have attempted to just state the facts. I am also going to post photos on a website link. This is not a situation anyone wants to find themselves in. I have been advised by E-bay and the Montgomery Office of Consumer Affairs so far. A big thanks to everyone else who provided input.

Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area

Wow Dan, that is cool. I would love to watch the process. Any links to some before and after visuals I wonder... R Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area From: Dan Penoff Date: Wed, December 26, 2012 7:56 am To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area

Thanks guys, I will find out more on Friday. This time I will take better photos; I did not get an overall shot from underneath. R Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area From: dsereta...@yahoo.com Date: Wed, December 26

Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area

Dan, I will find out this week. I was told by someone that using Bondo was not correct. R Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area From: Dan Penoff Date: Sun, December 23, 2012 11:13 am To: Mercedes Discussion List If

Re: [MBZ] pr0n

Mountain Man, thanks for the link. Awesome! R Original Message Subject: [MBZ] pr0n From: Mountain Man Date: Sun, December 23, 2012 10:09 pm To: Mercedes Discussion List http://www.kidston.com/kidston-news-item/152/Driving-The-Worlds-Most-Valuable-Car:-The-Mercedes-Benz

Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area

Andrew, good morning.  Just spoke to Luis, I have an appt. for Wed. morning.  Thanks very much; I will let you know the outcome.  R Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area From: Andrew Strasfogel <astrasfo...@gmail.com>

Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area

Ok, D, that is good info. I have the guy I would use, and he is a specialist; but for the e-bay buyer protection and consumer protection agencies they need at least two estimates. Thanks R Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA

Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area

Andrew, Mitch thanks for the info. I am preparing my response with some details. Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area From: Andrew Strasfogel Date: Sun, December 23, 2012 1:32 pm To: Mercedes Discussion List Yes but

Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area

Mitch, I only need an estimate to correct bad bodywork on the one I already have. Mostly down by the doors, jack holes and rear lower quarter panels. Thanks R Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area From: Mitch Haley Date

[MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area

Morning All, anyone know of an expert body shop in the Northern Virginia, DC area? Looking for those who are anal about high-quality work. Thanks R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] Ft Hood

Hey Alex, what shape are your door seals in? R Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ft Hood From: Alex Chamberlain Date: Fri, December 21, 2012 9:14 pm To: Mercedes Discussion List On Dec 21, 2012 5:49 PM, "G Mann" wrote: > > How are your Mercedes all work

Re: [MBZ] Choosing the right cover for Outdoor Storage on '85 300TD Wagon

-drying Breathable fibers allow air to flow through Barrier against dust, dirt, pollen and other airborne debris Thick enough to absorb small impacts R Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Choosing the right cover for Outdoor Storage on '85 300TD Wagon From: F

Re: [MBZ] Choosing the right cover for Outdoor Storage on '85 300TD Wagon

Hey Curt, for a minute I did not know what you meant, but I just figured it out. I don't have a lot of experience with this. No one else has mentioned it. So how does this come through? R Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Choosing the right cover for Outdoor Stora

[MBZ] Choosing the right cover for Outdoor Storage on '85 300TD Wagon

/carcovers/car_cover_fabrics.html   Thanks very much,   R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailma

Re: [MBZ] How does one get road tar spots off wheels and paint?

Hey Rick, the first thing to remember is that the rims are paint just like the body.  You can't use anything on them that you would not use on the body of the car.  This was advice given to me by a Veteran of this list; Dr. Marshall Booth many years ago.   Other than that, I don't know of a specifi

Re: [MBZ] Inspecting for Rust and other questions for 85 123 Estate Wagon

Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Inspecting for Rust and other questions for 85 123 Estate Wagon From: Craig <diese...@pisquared.net> Date: Sat, December 15, 2012 10:34 pm To: mercedes@okiebenz.com On Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:02:44 -0700 <r...@rhonald.me> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Inspecting for Rust and other questions for 85 123 Estate Wagon

Awesome!  Thanks MitchRhonald Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Inspecting for Rust and other questions for 85 123 Estate Wagon From: Mitch Haley Date: Sat, December 15, 2012 10:35 pm To: Mercedes Discussion List Craig wrote: > No n

Re: [MBZ] Inspecting for Rust and other questions for 85 123 Estate Wagon

Yes, must be.  How are you doing?  How are the cars? Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Inspecting for Rust and other questions for 85 123 Estate Wagon From: Mitch Haley Date: Sat, December 15, 2012 1:59 pm To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Inspecting for Rust and other questions for 85 123 Estate Wagon

a group for TD Wagons?ThanksRhonald Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Inspecting for Rust and other questions for 85 123 Estate Wagon From: Craig <diese...@pisquared.net> Date: Sat, December 15, 2012 1:59 pm To: mercedes@okiebenz.com On Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:43:19 -

Re: [MBZ] MB site and w115

Hey Clay, thanks for the post; I stumbled upon this guy over the summer after two tree branches devastated my 300D.  He has some amazing cars.RA Original Message Subject: [MBZ] MB site and w115 From: clay monroe Date: Thu, December 13, 2012 8:37 pm To: Mer

Re: [MBZ] Inspecting for Rust and other questions for 85 123 Estate Wagon

Good morning Kaleb and others.  Rhonald is back on the list after a long break. Thoroughly enjoyed talking with Kaleb, Marshall, and others.  How is everyone doing?    My 300D got smashed in the rear of the roof and damage to trunk in June from storms in the Washington, DC area.  The tree is still 

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: $700 MERCEDES 300 Turbo Diesel 1985 - $700 (Woodstock NY)

Sounds like maybe someone tried to steal it and broke the steering column. Randy On 14/03/2011 4:27 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Great - thanks. Ya think I can drive it back to D.C. absent those few parts? I never heard of either of these "housings". *Needs ignition housing and switch also ne

Re: [MBZ] I'm feeling sleepy ...

On 14/03/2011 9:48 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 6:47 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: A good economy car without the battery might get 30 city and 40 hwy, so I would only pay more for the Hybrid if I were planning on doing a lot of local driving. For my driving, I'd take a good

Re: [MBZ] I'm feeling sleepy ...

Or, if you want to be bit classier, get one of the early Mustangs with the small inline 6 and a manual transmission. I had a 65 with the 170 cid engine. No hot rod but really good mileage on it too. Wish I still had it (doesn't everyone say that?). Randy On 14/03/2011 11:26 AM, roger...@comc

Re: [MBZ] I'm feeling sleepy ...

f the dictation program has also helped. More user friendly at this point, but I think a newer computer will be needed at least by next year. Bill R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] FW: WATERFORD MAN KILLED WHEN CAR FALLS ON HIM (The Day, Sat, 12 Mar 2011, Page C2)

Me too. And then I put some chunks of big square timber under it too just in case, so that I have a bit of wiggle room if it all goes bad. Randy On 13/03/2011 7:04 AM, Max Dillon wrote: I had a car fall once, I was not under it; after that scare I do the following. Once I think I've got the

Re: [MBZ] FW: WATERFORD MAN KILLED WHEN CAR FALLS ON HIM (The Day, Sat, 12 Mar 2011, Page C2)

Especially with Mercedes. The darned things are heavy. Randy On 12/03/2011 8:40 AM, toms cat1 wrote: I hate to be that guy, but here it happened again. Item from today's local paper. Stay safe, fellas. Redundant safety systems whenever you are under a car. Tom Waterford — A 21-yea

Re: [MBZ] compression testing

Thanks guys. Good to know. Anything else you can think of that I need to know? I think I bought the spacers, shields, whatever they are called that one puts in behind the injectors so would replace them too I guess. Any likelyhood that I will have trouble getting the injectors out? I seem to r

[MBZ] compression testing

The thread on the tick suggested compression testing and that got me to wondering about doing one. Anyone have good advice on testing an old 300D 115 normally aspirated engine? Am I correct that one must remove the injectors and use those holes for the tester? What happens with the diesel

Re: [MBZ] wax?

Not very do-able in Winnipeg these days. Minus 30 this morning. Even automatic car washes give up and close when it gets too cold. I ran my truck through on Wednesday as it was only minus 15 or so and it would sit in the sun long enough to dry out and not freeze solid. That is the best time to

[MBZ] OT computer problem

I use a service that lets me into government databases for land titles etc. Unfortunaetly it is a bit of a dinosaur I guess. I let Java update itself to jre6u24 and that caused problems. The applet won't load. The help desk tells me, just uninstall that and revert to the previous version which

Re: [MBZ] waxed glass

That happens when one goes through the automatic car washes. The wax is sprayed everywhere. Randy On 22/02/2011 9:37 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: OK List Folk, is there someone here who does advocate waxing car windows?.. OK. There is nothing wrong with waxing all the glass except the wi

Re: [MBZ] OM617 oil filter relocation plates for sale.

Anyone out there happen to have a spare filter housing setup from the 123 that they would care to part with for a reasonable sum? My car is the 115 300D rather than the 240D if that makes any difference to the housing. Randy On 22/02/2011 8:58 PM, Dieselhead wrote: that'd work. Actually,

Re: [MBZ] OM617 oil filter relocation plates for sale.

I shall have to open the hood and have a look. I wonder if there is anything else in the way? Randy On 22/02/2011 8:58 PM, Dieselhead wrote: that'd work. Actually, I happen to have a 616 from a W115 240D. If there is enough interest, I could remove the filter housing and make a plate. Wou

Re: [MBZ] OM617 oil filter relocation plates for sale.

Bingo! My thoughts exactly. It is so difficult to get the stupid can back on. I think it was designed to be easy with the car on a hoist at the MB shop but it is awful to do on the ground. I am thnking spin on filter like on North American cars. What think you all of the appropriate filter?

Re: [MBZ] OM617 oil filter relocation plates for sale.

OK, I'm lost in space. What exactly is being offered? If I read it right, you are making a plate that attaches to the engine in lieu of the original mount for the oil filter. I assume one would then run some form of aftermarket oil filter relocation setup to move the filter onto the inner fend

Re: [MBZ] OT - outsourcing

e in court prepared, this isn't a lawyer you want in your corner, regardless if he runs to some dude in Australia or China for help. If your lawyer is outsourcing stuff the day before you're due in court, sorry friend, you're probably going down. hee hee Ed 300E On 11 February 2011

Re: [MBZ] OT - outsourcing

On 11/02/2011 11:02 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Outsourcing can be a good thing! What if you could gain a time advantage and subsequently win in court (or whatever the market/arena is)? You give your legal team new info at 5:00 p.m. Your lawyer sends it to Australia, where the day is just beginning

Re: [MBZ] Outsourcing

s/bribes to get it released to them for your benefit. Honestly, how can we view these kind of things as other than scams? Ed 11. OT - outsourcing (R A Bennell) -- Message: 11 Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:28:41 -0600 From: R A Bennell To: Mercedes Discussion List Su

Re: [MBZ] OT - outsourcing

flying it all back a coupla days later. This was back in the 70s/80s and I guess it was fairly innovative. --R On 2/10/2011 4:28 PM, R A Bennell wrote: Yesterday afternoon I received an email message from someone in Lahore, Pakistan offering to do work for my law office: "T

[MBZ] OT - outsourcing

Yesterday afternoon I received an email message from someone in Lahore, Pakistan offering to do work for my law office: "Typing · Transcription · Editing · Formatting · Diagrams · Working on Incorporation Documents and Annual Return files · Drafting Agre

Re: [MBZ] 84 300D crazy heat

How is the coolant level? That sounds to me like you either have insufficient coolant or an incorrect mixture of coolant and water. Randy On 09/02/2011 10:29 PM, Mike Esh wrote: Perfect heat as I drive around town but when I get on the highway it drops down to less than 40 degrees. As soon

Re: [MBZ] New Snook Car!

On 09/02/2011 4:13 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote: My sister has a '05 Magnum, and it's a good runner. It burns a qt of oil every 2Kmi or so, and has done it since new. Hopefully, yours doesn't. Of course, they've most likely fixed that with the updates if it had anything to do with the design. Kev

Re: [MBZ] Awww spit...

Free or real cheap. Borrow wife's blow dryer or get your own at a garage sale. Won't get hot enough to scorch the paint on the door either. Or, get a squeeze bottle of methyl hydrate and squirt into the lock. Randy who used to have a locking gas cap on a Suburban that would freeze at inopportu

Re: [MBZ] New Snook Car!

What you SHOULD have done, is to keep the Ford as a back up vehicle. Big enough and old enough to be used somewhat informally to haul whatever. Useful when you need a vehicle while you repair one of the daily drivers or while you look for your next car after having sold your current one (which

Re: [MBZ] Is there anybody here on the Ritter list?

What really amazes me is that they appear to be proud of the fact that they have deliberately chosen to not move ahead. I suppose it may be a bit like choosing to drive a mid 70's MB diesel - eccentric to say the least. BUT as I suggested to them, photos really help to explain things in so many

Re: [MBZ] Is there anybody here on the Ritter list?

It was I who brought the matter up over there. They seem to take pride in being dinosaurs. Randy On 07/02/2011 5:42 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: There has been much discussion lately over there about posting photos to their list. Its such a big deal according to the list admins there. If so

Re: [MBZ] New Snook Car!

It is amazing how possessive a woman can get of a car. My wife has a Honda Accord. I have rarely ever driven it and she gives me a hard time if I ever ask to drive it. Randy On 07/02/2011 2:11 PM, Donald Snook wrote: Mao wrote: "I think Snook loves it too. Fat chance you gonna get any seat

Re: [MBZ] OT Rant - Reading

If y'all want to read a good book, look for "Matterhorn". Cannot recall the name of the author but can get that too if anyone needs it. A novel about the Viet Nam war and a group of Marines. Very good. I just finished it. My elder son wants to read it next. I recommended it to my younger son a

Re: [MBZ] Custom upper oil pan

2 inline 6 and a powerglide so was a bit of a pig on fuel. Sold it a couple of years ago so no longer a consideration really. Randy On 02/02/2011 9:42 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: R A Bennell wrote: So, is this a transplant of some sort? I think it's his Mitsubishi/Dodge/Mercedes 300

Re: [MBZ] Custom upper oil pan

So, is this a transplant of some sort? Randy On 01/02/2011 5:44 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: Nope, it's primary purpose is to allow starter, sway bar and front frame member clearance. Walt On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 6:09 PM, R A Bennell wrote: So, is this a pan with an extra piece to cover the

Re: [MBZ] Custom upper oil pan

So, is this a pan with an extra piece to cover the hole in the block where the rod came out? Randy On 01/02/2011 4:10 PM, Mountain Man wrote: Walt wrote: Right now, I'm finishing up machining a custom upper oil pan for the 617... Very nice - put up pictures here for us to see before it is bu

Re: [MBZ] 300td injector rebuild

Shouldn't be too hard to set up a propane injector into the intake manifold along with an ignitor. Start the fire under the hood - sort of a flame thrower effect - probably would not even need the glow plugs. Suspect your insurance might not be good if you burn it to the ground and the company f

Re: [MBZ] 300td engine ??? Snowfall

Never suggested you were not a believer - just provided some detail. Randy On 29/01/2011 12:57 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Ok Randy, now i am a believer! On Sat, Jan 29, 2011 at 1:08 PM, R A Bennell wrote: 15 cm between breakfast and lunch yesterday morning - so about 6 inches. I know it

Re: [MBZ] 300td engine ??? Snowfall

centimeters so it always sounds worse than it really is. ;) On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 4:46 PM, R A Bennell wrote: We must be close behind on this today. We got dumped on this morning. Of course, you can count on it melting sooner than we can. Randy in Winterpeg On 28/01/2011 3:21 PM, andrew

Re: [MBZ] 300td engine ??? Snowfall

On Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 7:15 PM, Dieselhead<126die...@gmail.com> wrote: Ja,but... Andrew lives in DC, the land of flowing taxpayer money. That is just a few lattes out there. That is what Andrew wanted I believe, but one kilobuck is a mite pricey, no? --R On 1/24/2011 10:34 PM, Rick Hawki

Re: [MBZ] getting it backwards again

I guess I need to read more of the postings. I miss all the drama. When I read something like this, I have to go back and figure out what happened. Randy On 28/01/2011 3:17 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: I thought it was spelled Woger. Now I am confused (again). On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 4:15 PM

Re: [MBZ] O.T. You know what is really stupid?

On first thought, one thinks that more advertising is good and that they might well benefit from the electronics stores advertising " buy a big TV before the Super Bowl" etc but then if one thinks about it, maybe there are things they do not wish to endorse, like, drugs, porn, prostitution etc

Re: [MBZ] Anyone want a butchered 300D

No one said it was likely to be profitable. Unlikely to increase the value by doing something like that but you might keep it usable. Need to be able to DIY. Randy On 21/01/2011 7:55 PM, Allan Streib wrote: Mitch Haley writes: Rolf wrote: I dont understand why people choose to do these s

Re: [MBZ] Anyone want a butchered 300D

ad a car with a blown engine (which you could find cheap), and wanted to make insane power out of the 350. --R On 1/21/2011 2:36 PM, E M wrote: A friend was thinking of shoving a Chebby engine into an old Porsche 928. Certainly lower the running costs. Ed 300E _

Re: [MBZ] Anyone want a butchered 300D

I can understand it. SBC are very common and there are lots of good aftermarket parts to make power. Once the hood is closed, no one really knows what is under there unless you tell them. So, if you like the car but need an engine, I can see swapping to a SBC. There were kits available to put

Re: [MBZ] fines for use of cell phone without hands free device?? One law for them and..........

The bottom line is that they know most of us can do it too but there are enough jerks and incompetents out there to make it unsafe for all of us to do so and rather than ticket the ones who are not good at it, they choose to prevent all of us from doing so. I guess it is sort of like racial p

Re: [MBZ] Australian floods

aking this grunting sort of acknowledgment sound every couple of seconds. Had it not been for the Aussie accent I would have sworn they were backwoods redneck crackas. I felt bad for them though, as everything they had was gone, they barely escaped with what clothes they had

Re: [MBZ] Australian floods

And, based upon what I read in the paper here this morning, it may be far from over. The normal wet period lasts until March so there are likely more storms coming. Randy On 13/01/2011 8:28 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: Walt, Along with other countries the American government have offered to hel

Re: [MBZ] fines for use of cell phone without hands free device??

xes, but for some strange reason our old Mercedes are running well and no one has any OT to talk about. Maybe it's a good omen; or bad? From: "R A Bennell" So, to start with, I know, I am a lawyer so why am I asking you folks?? I don't know and am wondered if any of you m

[MBZ] fines for use of cell phone without hands free device??

So, to start with, I know, I am a lawyer so why am I asking you folks?? I don't know and am wondered if any of you might know is the basic answer. Anyone actually look at the laws, regulations, whatever, that impose the fines for use of cell phones in your jurisdiction? The reason I ask is th

[MBZ] Slow day on the list??

Y'all still alive out there? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/me

Re: [MBZ] OT - way OT - old washing machines

It looks as though we likely have an easy fix on my problem washer. The centre (center?) post is supposed to be tight to the tub and it was not. Never having worked on such a beast, I was not aware of that. I have sort of discovered the problem by accident while conferring with a fellow in Albe

Re: [MBZ] wire laundry baskets?

We have a rubbery one that is quite soft and flexible. Not sure it it was intended to be a laundry basket but is about the right size and has handles cut into it etc. Seems to work quite well. Not sure how long it will last but seems to be tougher than the hard plastic ones. Randy On 11/01/20

Re: [MBZ] OT - way OT - old washing machines

On 10/01/2011 5:00 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Your approach is correct. In my experience, you seldom win that first battle. You can expect the potmetal top thing to disintegrate, then you can get the pin out. a propane torch may help. You should be able to buy the new top thing. that is a commo

Re: [MBZ] OT - way OT - old washing machines

Absolutely true, but not convenient on Sunday afternoon when one is making dinner etc. She has been soaking Tom's dirty clothing in the laundry tub and rinsing and then wringing it out by hand before putting it in the washer but that is not easy. I know as I have helped wring stuff out. We m

[MBZ] OT - way OT - old washing machines

Original Message Subject:OT - way OT - old washing machines Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:47:05 -0600 From: Randy Bennell To: Mercedes Discussion List My good wife has decided she needs/wants an old style wringer washing machine for doing dirty jobs like rugs,

[MBZ] Crimp Tool drawings attached

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Re: [MBZ] Crimp Tool for Timing Chain

de peoples inboxes. ;) Walt On Jan 7, 2011 1:16 PM, "Fmiser" wrote: R A Bennell wrote: I have sent out 3 copies of the scan of the drawings for it to Walt, Greg and Max. Anyone else want one? Yes! I expected you to send it to the list so we could all g

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