Well OK since we are confessing, just did a change on the 300TE and all
went well until I poured the old sump oil into another oil bottle and
found the copper washer lying in the bottom of the drain
panooops...anyway the old 103 got another 5 liters of fresh
Diesel oil. Maybe I will
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Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 1:21 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
Walt Zarnoch wrote:
> 7) realize you drained the "sealed" "not user serviceable" slushbox
> tr
Walt Zarnoch wrote:
7) realize you drained the "sealed" "not user serviceable" slushbox
transmission...
Back in the 1980s a friend had something similar happen to him.
Dropped off his Subaru at the local indy garage for an oil change.
Mechanic (the owner of the shop IIRC) drained the tranny.
Up
I won't have to go through 14 and 15, but I will have to drop those 2 nuts
into the engine compartment and have the orings fall off the stalk with no
replacements on hand...
On a similar note, I can tell you how a friend and I did an oil change on
his 03 explorer
1) get 5 quarts of synthetic
Another goodun, Hendrik, and that's why I built the $2 sucker.
Wilton
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From: "Hendrik & Fay"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 4:45 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
You people are s
Aaah the best rubbish to hide the old oil filter in is kitty litter
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On May 31, 2010, at 16:45, Hendrik & Fay wrote:
You people are so soft, this is how you do it .Man style
and girl style
Oil Cha
You people are so soft, this is how you do it .Man style and
girl style
Oil Change instructions for Men:
1) Wait until Saturday, drive to auto parts store and buy a
case of oil, filter, kitty litter, hand cleaner and a
scented tree, swipe the Visa for $50.00. 2) Stop by the
Bot
Just changed oil in my '87 300D using my $2 sucker. Worked very well again, as
usual. No black oily hands, no black spots on my clothes, car, driveway, etc.
Oil from engine directly into the kerosene can ready to dump at Auto Zone.
Wilton
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On May 27, 2010, at 8:37, Jim Cathey wrote:
Do you mean the vacuum pump on the front of the block? Or are
you r
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 6:05 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
I'm in Goldsboro, NC. Lots of those propane tanks here, too; don't
know 'bout cert/recert requirements, but several years ago, we had
to have the fill/use valves on top of the
One beer. In Texas that can be either a time or a distance.
--R
On 5/27/2010 9:50 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
wrote:
I guess I'd really like to pull vacuum on a tank, and then have a
near-silent experience so that I can hear when the oil level drops to
the bottom of t
> Jim Cathey wrote:
> > Do you mean the vacuum pump on the front of the block? Or
> > are you referring to something else?
>
> Electric pressure/vacuum door locking pump is located
> in different places in different cars. In a 107 it's
> next to the battery in the trunk. In a 126 it's in the
>
: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
Took me a while...
"Although very reliable, the C-124s were slow (97 hours from Travis AFB,
Calif., to Tan Son Nhut AB, South Vietnam, and back). "
-Max
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[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 8:45 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
> Great idea, easy access under the rear seat as well. Is that vacuum
> too mild
rsday, May 27, 2010 9:57 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
May be like waiting for a C-124 to pass overhead.
Wilton
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From: "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Do you mean the vacuum pump on the front of the block? Or are
you referring to something else?
Electric pressure/vacuum door locking pump is located
in different places in different cars. In a 107 it's
next to the battery in the trunk. In a 126 it's in the
spare tire well. In a 201 (and I th
I guess I'd really like to pull vacuum on a tank, and then have a
near-silent experience so that I can hear when the oil level drops to
the bottom of the pan. Putting the electric door-lock pump on the tank
for 30 minutes or whatever is what I'd do.
My vacuum pump is buried deep in the garage,
On Thu, May 27, 2010 at 5:37 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:
> Electric pressure/vacuum door locking pump is located
> in different places in different cars. In a 107 it's
> next to the battery in the trunk. In a 126 it's in the
> spare tire well. In a 201 (and I think, 124) it's under
> the rear seat.
May be like waiting for a C-124 to pass overhead.
Wilton
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From: "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 9:50 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
I guess I&#
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 8:45 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
> Great idea, easy access under the rear seat as well. Is that vacuum
> too mild
Under rear seat in my 124; with spare tire in my 126.
Wilton
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From: "Jim Cathey"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 8:37 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
Do you mean the vacuum pump on the front of th
cause we were out
of town for few days this weekend.
-Max
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 8:51 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
Max
Max, yer no fun...
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On 5/27/2010 7:27 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
wrote:
One concern when using an old propane tank is the explosive residual gas
inside. I've thought of this method to remove it safely, if anyone can see any
holes please let me know. Fill the ta
The oil sucker needs very little suction to make it work, I have used a
variety of suction devices, from big shop vac to a little hand-held shop
vac. The oil flows better if it is a bit warm too, so changing it after
driving a bit or running the engine is beneficial to the process. More
vac m
The electric pump has two relays in it. You hook
power up to the pump and ignore all its door sensing
logic. Take the cover off. Use your finger to poke
down one relay's armature and you get pressure, the
other gets you vacuum. A splinter of wood can be
wedged into the appropriate one to keep
Great idea, easy access under the rear seat as well. Is that vacuum
too
mild for oil suction purposes? Anyone know how many inches of vacuum
it
pulls? 28 inches of mercury is a very strong vacuum, and my memory of
college physics tells me that a 32 foot column of water is required to
get equi
Do you mean the vacuum pump on the front of the block? Or are
you referring to something else?
Electric pressure/vacuum door locking pump is located
in different places in different cars. In a 107 it's
next to the battery in the trunk. In a 126 it's in the
spare tire well. In a 201 (and I th
-Max
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 8:41 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
> I've got the tank, but no vacuum pump or compressor (yet).
-boun...@okiebenz.com] On
Behalf Of WILTON
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 6:05 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
I'm in Goldsboro, NC. Lots of those propane tanks here, too; don't know 'bout
cert/recert requirements, but several years ago, we had to have
I don't remember why, but Marshal was moved to Banned for a while.
Yes, "change your fuses and RTFM".
On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 5:07 PM, Mountain Man wrote:
> Randy wrote:
> > Oh come, come, don't you want to be able to quote Marshall? You will
> need to read the archives if you want to
> > advis
> Jim Cathey wrote:
> > I've got the tank, but no vacuum pump or compressor (yet).
>
> The central locking pump from the 80's mercedes
> can be pressed into duty as a mild pressure and vacuum
> pump. Pretty cheap at the U-Pull, I've seen plenty
> of them there.
Do you mean the vacuum pump on th
--R wrote:
> OK I have to do everything for Chairman Mao. He'll probably want me to come
> change his oil too.
>
> http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm
>
> http://www.constructivity.net/oilsucker.htm
You are sooo... banned.
mao
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I've got the tank, but no vacuum pump or compressor (yet).
The central locking pump from the 80's mercedes
can be pressed into duty as a mild pressure and vacuum
pump. Pretty cheap at the U-Pull, I've seen plenty
of them there.
-- Jim
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;<)
Wilton
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From: "R A Bennell"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 6:18 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
I
nt: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 6:19 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
I am afraid to ask what might be in them.
Randy
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of WILTON
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 4:15 PM
To: Mercede
: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
OK I have to do everything for Chairman Mao. He'll probably want me to
come change his oil too.
http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm
http://www.constructivity.net/oilsucker.htm
--R
On 5/26/2010 5:46 PM, Mountain Man
I am afraid to ask what might be in them.
Randy
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of WILTON
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 4:15 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
How many of
get older. Got to go
and check my fuses now.
Randy
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Mountain Man
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 4:07 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
Randy wrote
How many of those small (20#) tanks do you 'spose go back and forth across
our border?
Wilton
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From: "R A Bennell"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 6:12 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
That is
"WILTON" writes:
> Archived or not, I'd bet it's all still out there somewhere, n'est que
> pas?
What happens on the internet, stays on the internet.
BANNED is surely archived many times over in the bowels of google (how
many subscribers use gmail?)
Allan
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OK I have to do everything for Chairman Mao. He'll probably want me to
come change his oil too.
http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm
http://www.constructivity.net/oilsucker.htm
--R
On 5/26/2010 5:46 PM, Mountain Man wrote:
Randy wrote:
Where have you been? Have you not read the ar
scores again
Archived or not, I'd bet it's all still out there somewhere, n'est que pas?
Wilton
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From: "R A Bennell"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 6:06 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
>
I remember seeing one where a garden sprayer and a spare brake reservoir cap
were boogered together with brass fittings, apparently the benefit of having
instant stop/start control of the fluid was worth the $10 for the
sacrificial sprayer.
And because I'm completely bored and had the time, here's
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
I'm in Goldsboro, NC. Lots of those propane tanks here, too; don't know
'bout cert/recert requirements, but several years ago, we had to have the
fill/use valves on top of the tanks replaced with ne
Archived or not, I'd bet it's all still out there somewhere, n'est que pas?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "R A Bennell"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 6:06 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
Oh come,
Randy wrote:
> Oh come, come, don't you want to be able to quote Marshall? You will need to
> read the archives if you want to
> advise people to change their fuses.
>
> Can you imagine what you might find in the archives for banned? Is there such
> a thing or are they erased to protect
> the gu
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 3:57 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
I have often thought that a discarded 20# propane tank would work well as
the container. Don't know how it works
where you are, but ours become obsolete after 10 years. Co
Randy
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Mountain Man
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 3:47 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
Randy wrote:
> Where have you been? Have you not read the arc
Randy wrote:
> Where have you been? Have you not read the archives of activity before you
> got here
>
> The imfamous $2 sucker is probably up to $3 or $4 by now.
eh...
Archives are for static forums.
This forum, however moves, hence it is capable of handling the "dumb"
traffic - my question
26, 2010 2:37 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
Speaking of automotive fluid changes, any thoughts on fabricating a
pressure brake bleeder (for purposes of flushing/changing the brake
fluid)??
Where do you get a fitting/cap for the reservoir that will handle
You can easily reduce/adjust volume, strength, etc., by "venting" the vac
hose or the evac receiver tank as necessary.
Wilton
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From: "Fmiser"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 4:20 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2
> Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
> "Where did you get" should be replaced with "How did you
> make". I'll let Wilton explain his design, my favorite is
> using a steel tank, a vacuum pump, and a compressor, and
> needed plumbing. Pull a vacuum on the tank, connect to oil
n Man
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 12:28 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
WILTON wrote:
Son used my $2 sucker to evacuate the oil...
Where did you get a sucker for $2?
Please provide details - thanks.
mao
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[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of WILTON
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 1:46 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
I call it "$2 sucker" 'cause that's about what it cost me
, it is strong enough to withstand
that pressure. Such a pressure vessel is not really needed to safely and
cleanly suck oil out of the engine. A plastic joint compound bucket CAN do
it very nicely -- just don't create a true VACUUM in the bucket.
Wilton
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Discussion List
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"Where did you get" should be replaced with "How did you make". I'll
let Wilton explain his design, my favorite is using a steel tank, a
vacuum pump, and a compressor, and needed plumbing. Pull a vacuum on
the tank, con
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[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Mountain Man
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 12:28 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
WILTON wrote:
> Son used my $2 sucker to evacuate the oil...
Where did you get a sucker for $2?
Please prov
...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mountain Man
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2:28 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
WILTON wrote:
> Son used my $2 sucker to evacuate the oil...
Where did you get a sucker for $2?
Please provide details - thanks.
mao
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WILTON wrote:
> Son used my $2 sucker to evacuate the oil...
Where did you get a sucker for $2?
Please provide details - thanks.
mao
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Worked on my 700R4 tranny as well.
--R
On 5/26/2010 9:52 AM, pm7...@comcast.net wrote:
Using 20Kmi oil change routine in my 300SDL {Delvac1}, I used to change the oil
1/year.
I'd always suck out the master cylinder and power steering supplies at the same
time and refill. Might have taken 2 m
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Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 9:41:39 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
Son used my $2 sucker to evacuate the oil from his '07 R320CDI last night;
'worked very well again. H
Son used my $2 sucker to evacuate the oil from his '07 R320CDI last night;
'worked very well again. He also likes to use the sucking end of the evac hose
to remove oil from bottom of filter canister.
BTW, that engine sure does sound good.
Wilton
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