[MBZ] Rust, was Parts quality

Best thing I've found for rust so far is Marine Penetrol. It is intended for use in rustproofing ballast tanks on ship, will penetrate heavy scale, drive out moisture, and can be coated with anything you like. It's also cheap, and better than the POR I used to use. Turns metal black just like

[MBZ] Monte vs. Merceces

Loren wrote: Same people who used to buy the Shovey Monte carlos with 6 feet of tunnel between the radiator and the front of the engine, and think it was a fine piece of Automotive engineering while I was lusting for a 300TD. Loren: Our friend Doug Havlik loves those. He has one he's

[MBZ] Nutty Dougie, was monte vs merc

Loren wrote: I never said Dougie was not nuts. Yeah, I know he has a thing for that Detroit iron. But then he was into Brit cars too, Esp Lotus. I like to think his tastes matured late. He ran his 201 like crazy. Now he really likes his 126. Was a Lotus DEALER until lack of sales and

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 60, Issue 4

Various folks wrote: One thing I've noticed, is that a Mercedes that's accurately described and fairly priced tends to sell quickly. If you ever see one on the market for months, or continually being re-listed, it's either overpriced or something is wrong that has not been disclosed. Allan

[MBZ] 126 Alt Bracket/Rusty

Thanks, Rusty. I don't suppose there's any chance I can just buy the adjuster nut, is there? Dan ___ 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

[MBZ] Restoration or Patina

My brother has a '42 International KB7 5-ton stake bed that he uses almost daily for various chores, including pulling a rolling chassis of a semitractor a few hunderd miles, and hauling everything from rock to antique machinery. It was slathered with flat white latex house paint decades ago

[MBZ] Patina

Flat bed trucker! On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 7:26 AM, theprofil...@dwx.com theprofil...@dwx.com wrote: my brother looks like Pa Joad after a rough day (gets a haircut every couple years, shaves maybe once a week, greasy overalls, jack-shirts that look like they've been run through a limb

[MBZ] 111 Coupe

Uh, Andrew, that's in Hull, Mass., not atlanta. Rustbucket region, right on the coast, salt air as well as salted roads. For 12 grand? Run away! Dan Former MA resident I am intrigued by this W111 coupe that has failed to sell despite 3 months of posting on ebay. My better instincts say to

[MBZ] Finite Rust

Andrew wrote: I would rather deal with finite rust There is no such thing as finite rust. Rust is infinite. Rust never sleeps. by the time you can see it--and WAY before the time a panel gets as bubbly as the one shown in the ad--its progressed a good long way into the structure and only

[MBZ] Torsion Bar 126 fix

Max: Yeah, that's why my indy avoided heat altogether. Cut the bar with a cutoff wheel (Very hard, took forever), then installed his version of the collar with SET SCREWS that fit into flats ground in the torsion bar and JB Weld. It sounds like bubble gum and baling wire, but was very neatly

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 58, Issue 86

Loren: I was amazed, but that was all it took. Let us know if you get similar results. The same service also solved a slightly late 1-2 upshift, and a slight 2-3 flare. Who knew? Trans has been shifting perfectly and consistently for 45k miles of mostly highway driving since. One of the

[MBZ] SECRET MESSAGE FOR LOREN FAETH

. Pmail me if you're interested: theprofil...@dwx.com Dan 82 300SD, 334k miles, Des Moines --- Original Message --- From: mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com[mailto:mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com] Sent: 8/30/2010 1:35:55 AM To : mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc : Subject : RE

Re: [MBZ] Am I goofy?

A fluid change and filter clean can make a huge difference. in My 82 300sd, it eliminated flare on the 2-3 shift, and solved the problem of random downshifts into 3rd when cruising.DONT get the flush, get the drain, refil, and filter clean. There is a difference. If the air works at all, and

Re: [MBZ] GOOFY

Randy: SDs are wonderful cars, and mine has been the only car among dozens I've owned to inspire me to keep it going past the point where it may be the least expensive option. Compared to the NAs, they are fast and fun with a turbo surge that comes on and gives you a little more thrust than

[MBZ] 300 SD THINGS TO LOOK FOR

Yep--my swaybar broke. Damn near no way to tell until it does, aside from disassembly. Got mine fixed for $650--my indy cut the rusted end off, and installed a new end that fit like a collar over the cut-off end of the sway bar. Installed it with set screws into machined flats on the bar, and

[MBZ] DIESEL 626

I had an 86 626, with the 90 hp 2 liter gas engine, and it was a great car--roomy, handled well, very reliable, 30 mpg @70. 66 hp would be pretty doggy by comparison, or probably about like 52 in a diesel Jetta, which I also had. But for the mileage, room, and overall design and build

[MBZ] DIESELHEAD

E wrote: but hey, here i am responding to a random voice on the 'net who hides behind an alias, and doesn't even stand behind what he's saying enough to put his name on it. what was i thinking?! E: Dieselhead is Loren Faeth, of Ames, Iowa, a long-time member of this list. I don't know why

[MBZ] Renault

My first car was a '67 R-10. 46 hp. top speed of 83 (@ 5600 rpm--yikes!). Extremely simple, just a slightly larger and boxier dauphine. Nice ride and quite comfortable and roomy for its size, quirky handling (virtually no weight on the front end). Nice little free-revving 1100 cc

[MBZ] Flex disc failure symptoms

In my 300SD, low-speed vibes were the result of a torn rubber bushing around the driveshaft center bearing, sometimes called a carrier bearing. twice, a new bearing assy (cheap from rusty) solved the problem. MARK THE DRIVESHAFT before you split it to replace the bearing--not doing so means

Re: [MBZ] KLEBS 190D

Kaleb: Thanks, but she wants something a bit bigger, and we'd need something with a title. Appreciate knowing what you've got, though. Thanks again. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] REBUILT ELECTRICAL ACCYS

I have now replaced three lifetime warrented NAPA alternators in 60k miles. All installed correctly. I'm getting pretty sick of replacing them, even though it costs me nothing but an hour of getting greasy. Next time, Rusty. (I started this cycle before I joined the list and knew of Rusty.)

[MBZ] BRAKE CLICK QUESTION

My 300SD, 319k miles with a complete brake job ca 40k highway miles ago has just started making a slight click sound when brakes are applied. I can just barely feel it in the pedal, just when the brakes start grabbing, even gently. It seems to be coming from the RF. Any guesses? Dan 82