Re: [MBZ] KNOWLEDGE

2007-10-25 Thread Wray Stanley
Zoltan Finks wrote: Wow, I don't know either Hendrik or Robb, but I was going to say some nice words to Robb and sympathize that sometimes posts go unanswered. But I gotta say, Hendrick and Fay's response was quite vitriolic and seems uncalled for. Was a bit harsh, EH? Wray

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2007-10-25 Thread Hendrik Fay
OK that is your assessment, my assessment is that this joker comes on the list when he has a problem and expects the right answer within a nanosecond. Well, though titties, there is no easy answer for a motor that is running rich and the sooner this person learns some respect the better and

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2007-10-25 Thread Curt Raymond
] Subject: Re: [MBZ] KNOWLEDGE To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed OK that is your assessment, my assessment is that this joker comes on the list when he has a problem and expects the right answer

[MBZ] KNOWLEDGE

2007-10-25 Thread Robb Taglieri
Knowledge is power - This list has gotten alot of readers who think that they are too important to share their knowledge-REMEMBER THE REASON THIS LIST STARTED years ago. It was to help all of us when we encountered a problem that we had to troubleshoot whether we were an independent shop owner or

Re: [MBZ] Knowledge

2007-10-25 Thread Robb Taglieri
Robb Taglierito Kaleb show details 10:27 am (1 minute ago) Kaleb, Your reply in the list was uncalled for: *Even in the opinion of other listers*. I was a member of this list years ago and I remember the purpose of the listing. It was an honor to be accepted to it and all were welcome

[MBZ] Knowledge Apologies

2007-10-25 Thread Robb Taglieri
Maybe in my responses I have gotten the listers names wrong and I aplogize for that. My responses have been directed to the one lister who has taken inconvienence with being of assistance to me. Kaleb, It is the way the listing shows on my computer that led me to believe it was you. If that

Re: [MBZ] Knowledge

2007-10-25 Thread Rick Knoble
I am not a know it all. Just looking for thoughts on the problem Thank you to all who have shared their ideas on my question Did you post your question on http://www.buymbparts.com/forum/index.php or http://mbca.cartama.net/index.php? No such thing as too much knowledge... Rick Knoble '85

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2007-10-25 Thread Scott Ritchey
There is no such word as alot. Scott Ritchey ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

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2007-10-25 Thread archer
There is no such word as alot. Scott Ritchey -- It's an acronym: ALOT: Adaptive Large Optics Technologies ALOT: Airborne Lightweight Optical Tracking ALOT: Allotment http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/ALOT Gerry ___

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2007-10-25 Thread Tom Hargrave
@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Knowledge -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= There is no such word as alot. Scott Ritchey -- It's an acronym: ALOT: Adaptive Large Optics Technologies ALOT: Airborne Lightweight Optical Tracking ALOT: Allotment http

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2007-10-25 Thread LarryT
://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . - Original Message - From: Robb Taglieri [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 12:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] KNOWLEDGE My 300E 2.8 has 122K on it. Tuned at the dealership at 110K. Two months ago the HC were at 151

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2007-10-25 Thread Hendrik Fay
The difference being that the M103 has a KE/CISE system which has a fuel distributor, which has an adjustment screw to alter the realtionship between the air flow sensor and fuel meter plunger. From the factory this adjustment screw is fitted with a plug, which has to be removed in order to

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2007-10-25 Thread E M
Sure it's a word, it's just alot of people don't know it. ;-) Ed 300E On 25/10/2007, Scott Ritchey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is no such word as alot. Scott Ritchey ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

[MBZ] KNOWLEDGE

2007-10-24 Thread Robb Taglieri
I have been a reader of this list twice - once when there was alot of knowledge out there to help the small shop owners and the DIY'r and now. What I do not understand is with the two postings I have place recently why there is no assistance on emissions for a 300E. I didn't think it to be a

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2007-10-24 Thread E M
Hey Robb, I'm pretty new to the list, and bought a '88 300E about 6 months ago. It passed but was burning oil at the time. Why your's didn't pass could be any one of many reasons. I've always found, just before a test, clean plugs gapped right, clean oil, and make sure the car is good and hot

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2007-10-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Perhaps you should repost your question, maybe it was missed. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Robb Taglieri [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 10:37 AM Subject: [MBZ] KNOWLEDGE I have been

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2007-10-24 Thread Rick Knoble
I didn't think it to be a difficult question especially for guys who are well versed in the repairs of MB. Robb 93 300E, 89 300SEL, 85 380SL, 81 300D And the question is..? Never mind, found the post. Emissions on the '93. Hm. Why exactly did it fail? In my state (Indiana)

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2007-10-24 Thread Scott Ritchey
My knowledge, such as it is, is limited to Diesel machines. Scott Ritchey -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robb Taglieri Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 11:37 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] KNOWLEDGE I have been a reader

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2007-10-24 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 10/24/07, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: High HC's would indicate a tune-up is in order. Plugs, wires, cap, rotor, things or that nature. When were these items last replaced? Perhaps the catalytic converter is at fault. A poorly tuned vehicle can consume a cat. pretty quickly. High

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2007-10-24 Thread Peter Frederick
the vac system for the AC and transmission, either. Peter -Original Message- From: Robb Taglieri [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Oct 24, 2007 11:37 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] KNOWLEDGE I have been a reader of this list twice - once when there was alot of knowledge out

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2007-10-24 Thread Robb Taglieri
My 300E 2.8 has 122K on it. Tuned at the dealership at 110K. Two months ago the HC were at 151 rather than 100. When I recently took the car back after doing a spark plug regap - fuel filter - air cleaner - vacumn lines I met a guy who had an 88 E300 with 200k on it. His 88 has a 3mm screw

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2007-10-24 Thread Gary Thompson
So is the 93 300E 2.8 an M103 or an M104? As I recall, 1993 was the change-over year for the 3.0, but don't know about the 2.8. Big difference in ignition systems. Gary Thompson 1995 E320 On 10/24/07, Robb Taglieri [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My 300E 2.8 has 122K on it. Tuned at the dealership

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2007-10-24 Thread Rick Knoble
High HCs on fuel-injected gassers is often just something as simple as a loose vacuum line! Too much air coming in, so the dumb computer adds extra fuel to match, and it all goes out the tailpipe. Eh, didn't think of that. Wouldn't that cause a check engine light though? Seems to me that

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2007-10-24 Thread Rick Knoble
Wait ... what? We have emissions tests? Ed Yup. Porter and Lake Counties. I believe Clark County had it, but apparently no more. I live in Portage, at the Southern tip of Lake Michigan. http://www.state.in.us/bmv/platesandtitles/cleanAir.html http://www.cleanaircarcheck.com/emissions.htm

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2007-10-24 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 10/24/07, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: High HCs on fuel-injected gassers is often just something as simple as a loose vacuum line! Too much air coming in, so the dumb computer adds extra fuel to match, and it all goes out the tailpipe. Eh, didn't think of that. Wouldn't that

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2007-10-24 Thread Ed Booher
On 10/24/07, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wait ... what? We have emissions tests? Ed Yup. Porter and Lake Counties. I believe Clark County had it, but apparently no more. I live in Portage, at the Southern tip of Lake Michigan.

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2007-10-24 Thread Curt Raymond
:18 -0400 From: Robb Taglieri [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] KNOWLEDGE To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 My 300E 2.8 has 122K on it. Tuned at the dealership at 110K. Two months ago the HC were at 151 rather than 100. When

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2007-10-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Yes, you can pull codes out of a 93, anything over 90 actually. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 1:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] KNOWLEDGE

2007-10-24 Thread Hendrik Fay
should repost your question, maybe it was missed. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Robb Taglieri [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 10:37 AM Subject: [MBZ] KNOWLEDGE I have been

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2007-10-24 Thread Hendrik Fay
Hi Alex, what sort of engine is in that Izuzu? I just bought a 97 4x2 crew cab with an 4ZE1 motor. Someone mucked around with it and removed the O2 sensor, cat and various other bits and pieces. Eventually I am planning to get it back to normal when I figure out how everything goes together

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2007-10-24 Thread Zoltan Finks
you should repost your question, maybe it was missed. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Robb Taglieri [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 10:37 AM Subject: [MBZ] KNOWLEDGE

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2005-09-12 Thread andrew strasfogel
Piece of cake. I aced it. On 9/9/05, Bill Gallagher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Recall all the talk about hurricanes on TV and talk shows Now, test your knowledge against the science which some people still do not heed the call .recall their statements and compare

[MBZ] Knowledge

2005-09-10 Thread Bill Gallagher
Recall all the talk about hurricanes on TV and talk shows Now, test your knowledge against the science which some people still do not heed the call .recall their statements and compare http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3204/02-quiz-flash.html Bill