Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep steering

> On July 25, 2017 at 10:56 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > https://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/the-legendary-world-war-ii-jeep-had-a-dangerous-enginee-1797186236 "It really wasn’t until the war ended and Willys Overland launched its civilian model

[MBZ] OT Jeep steering

https://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/the-legendary-world-war-ii-jeep-had-a-dangerous-enginee-1797186236 -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force;

Re: [MBZ] OT: Jeep Renegade

Yes! The wonders of the push and pray software! Your masters say you can't start a car unless you push the brake. Your masters tried to save you from death by Push and pray by keeping you from starting the car because you failed to DO as required. The programmers code: 1. I don't care if

Re: [MBZ] OT: Jeep Renegade

very wet up there. -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: Mercedes List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Dan Penoff <d...@penoff.com> Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 7:40 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Jeep Renegade The Jeep I had at last year’s ‘Que was

Re: [MBZ] OT: Jeep Renegade

Curt > > From: Dwight Giles <dwight.gi...@gmail.com> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>; Curt Raymond > <curtlud...@yahoo.com> > Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 6:30 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Jeep Renegade > > I rented a car a co

Re: [MBZ] OT: Jeep Renegade

: Dwight Giles <dwight.gi...@gmail.com> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>; Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 6:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Jeep Renegade I rented a car a couple years,ago  & tried the button etc

Re: [MBZ] OT: Jeep Renegade

I rented a car a couple years,ago & tried the button etc. No go. Finally asked the janitor. I said I have been driving for 50 years but couldn't start this puppy. He said, put your foot on the brake. Give me the old-time metal keys. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Aug

[MBZ] OT: Jeep Renegade

I was going to write a review about the Jeep Renegade I've got as a rental this week. I picked it (National lets you pick your car) because my Dad's Jeep Liberty needs replacing and the Renegade is at the top of his short list. Short review: its fine, as good as the Liberty, maybe a little more

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep for Sale

Brand new! http://www.ack.net/NobadeerJeepFire073015.html --R Its a fiat not much different from a brit car. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep for Sale

OnStar is GM... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ 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] OT Jeep for Sale

So the On Star system didn't call for help automatically? How disappointing... Spontaneous combustion feature wasn't supposed to activate until the last payment is made, was it? Apparently,,, owner did not replace ALL the fuses... Recall anyone? On Fri, Jul 31, 2015 at 7:09 AM, Curly

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

The coefficient of expansion for water is 207E-6/degC at 20C. Not really sure that your proposed reason/guess is correct. Actually, I am sure it is incorrect. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_expansion --R On 5/26/12 10:16 PM, Fmiser wrote: Brian Toscano wrote: Wouldn't that support

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com writes: Thanks for the suggestion. Looks like heater supply, heater return, upper radiator, and lower radiator hoses will set me back about $110 plus shipping and tax. I'm not sure what Rusty could do. Check rockauto.com. Not to take anything away from

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

I tried using a length of Gates heater hose, but because of the bends, the hose either kinks or narrows by the heater core. I could plumb in a 45 degree fitting, I but found the dealer part numbers for these hoses. I will just pay for the dealer hoses and eliminate the extra fitting. I also

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

I'm glad I replaced my buddy's hoses last year. He blew an upper hose, and I suggested he do all of them, and they were all going. 98 Cherokee, looked original, so that's not too bad, but if he'd waited we'd have been in your position. Peter On May 26, 2012, at 4:54 PM, Brian Toscano

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

On Sat, 26 May 2012 15:54:38 -0600 Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: I tried using a length of Gates heater hose, but because of the bends, the hose either kinks or narrows by the heater core. I could plumb in a 45 degree fitting, I but found the dealer part numbers for these

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

I've had better luck with Goodyear hoses; they fit MUCH better than the gates ones, and look spot-on compared to dealer hoses. Gates pre-formed hoses for some applications were off even 20 years ago (IIRC, upper radiator hose for an 82 Ford LTD (midsize, not fullsize), 3800 V6.) -- John W

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

Peter, Where did you get the hoses? I'm doing this as preventative maintenance. John, I don't know where you can get Goodyear hoses? Craig, Thanks for the suggestion. Looks like heater supply, heater return, upper radiator, and lower radiator hoses will set me back about $110 plus shipping

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

O'Reillys had them last summer, on the shelf. I didn't buy them, though, so they might have come from somewhere else, but they were not special order. Peter On May 26, 2012, at 5:44 PM, Brian Toscano wrote: Peter, Where did you get the hoses? I'm doing this as preventative maintenance.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

O'Reilly's is where I stopped today. They normally carry Gates hoses. They did not have the heater hoses I was looking for in stock. Did the heater supply and return lines that you installed fit perfectly? Thanks, Brian On Sat, May 26, 2012 at 5:16 PM, Peter Frederick

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

Yup, but that was almost a year ago. Could have been from Napa or AutoZone, too, as I said, I didn't buy them, just helped my buddy install them. peter On May 26, 2012, at 6:32 PM, Brian Toscano wrote: O'Reilly's is where I stopped today. They normally carry Gates hoses. They did not

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

Brian Toscano wrote: I tried using a length of Gates heater hose, but because of the bends, the hose either kinks or narrows by the heater core. I could plumb in a 45 degree fitting, I but found the dealer part numbers for these hoses. I will just pay for the dealer hoses and eliminate

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

Wouldn't that support the theory that the return hose should be larger? The return hose is 5/8 and the supply is 11/16. On Sat, May 26, 2012 at 7:27 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Brian Toscano wrote: I tried using a length of Gates heater hose, but because of the bends, the hose

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

The supply is hotter and less dense, the water shrinks going through the heater core. Peter On May 26, 2012, at 8:31 PM, Brian Toscano wrote: Wouldn't that support the theory that the return hose should be larger? The return hose is 5/8 and the supply is 11/16. On Sat, May 26, 2012 at

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

Brian Toscano wrote: Wouldn't that support the theory that the return hose should be larger? The return hose is 5/8 and the supply is 11/16. Oh. Uh. I can read. I guess just not very well. U. Because the water will have been cooled, and so is more dense? -- Philip, now just

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

You can find pretty much anything you want as far as size/length/flexible/molded at NAPA. Just be sure to go to one that has a lot of delivery trucks. That means the bulk of their business is commercial. Dan On May 6, 2012, at 10:38 PM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: Mcparts is

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses Message-ID: cad5mqpgnnqvkd7v10v2x-af-q4xjvrv8+gm74dv3oqtpalu...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Mcparts is fine, i have a 8 foot length of their fuel line serving as a power steering return line on my other car

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

molded hoses because every FLAPS carries heater hose... My local FLAPS will cut to length for me, they sell heater hose by the inch. -Curt Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 22:38:25 -0400 From: Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 5:17 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I suspect they don't offer molded hoses because every FLAPS carries heater hose... But in so many modern cars where the engine is a tight squeeze under the hood (and in a lot of older cars too) the typical generic hose

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

Alex Chamberlain wrote: What's needed is generic hose premolded with a variety of bends at different angles, and standardized fittings to join one piece to another, kind of like exhaust or PVC pipe. I believe that all you need are 45/90/180 degree bends, straight hose, and a handful of hose

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

Talk about ugly! On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 7:51 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: What's needed is generic hose premolded with a variety of bends at different angles, and standardized fittings to join one piece to another, kind of like exhaust or PVC pipe. I

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

Brian Try Rock Auto, is this the one you need? http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1333823 Russ W. On 5/6/2012 21:47, Brian Toscano wrote: Quadratec and others only have the upper and lower radiator hoses (which are also still available from the dealer). Its the lines to/from the

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

Thanks for another idea. Is Goodyear hose any good? On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 8:26 AM, Russ Williams rawil...@eatel.net wrote: Brian Try Rock Auto, is this the one you need? http://www.rockauto.com/**catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=**1333823http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1333823

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

Better be they supply most of the hoses for the US manufactures. According the my guy at the Local FAPS. On 5/7/2012 16:14, Brian Toscano wrote: Thanks for another idea. Is Goodyear hose any good? On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 8:26 AM, Russ Williamsrawil...@eatel.net wrote: Brian Try Rock

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

How long do cooling system hoses last on American cars? On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 4:23 PM, Russ Williams rawil...@eatel.net wrote: Better be they supply most of the hoses for the US manufactures. According the my guy at the Local FAPS. On 5/7/2012 16:14, Brian Toscano wrote: Thanks for

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

With the modern coolants, a long time. With green crap a few years. Same as a Benz. Peter On May 7, 2012, at 7:32 PM, Brian Toscano wrote: How long do cooling system hoses last on American cars? On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 4:23 PM, Russ Williams rawil...@eatel.net wrote: Better be they

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

So 15 years with Prestone Green and 45-75 years with MB coolant? On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 6:36 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.netwrote: With the modern coolants, a long time. With green crap a few years. Same as a Benz. Peter On May 7, 2012, at 7:32 PM, Brian Toscano wrote: How

[MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

Hey all, Since domestic car manufacturers don't continue to support their vehicles as well as Mercedes, it is not surprising to me the that molded heater hoses that go between the thermostat housing/water pump and heater core of my Jeep are NLA. It looks like the replacement is standard heater

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

Mcparts is fine, i have a 8 foot length of their fuel line serving as a power steering return line on my other car, and the heater hose holds up to green death just fine. Walt On May 6, 2012 10:32 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all, Since domestic car manufacturers don't

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

What model Jeep? Try some of the aftermarket custom houses, they are more likely than McParts to have them. Quadtrack is good, there are others. Peter On May 6, 2012, at 9:32 PM, Brian Toscano wrote: Hey all, Since domestic car manufacturers don't continue to support their vehicles

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

Quadratec and others only have the upper and lower radiator hoses (which are also still available from the dealer). Its the lines to/from the heater core that I'm having trouble finding. 2001 Jeep Cherokee (XJ). On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 8:38 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.netwrote: What

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep!

It sure did. That's what they were called. Every one I have ever seen originally came with a steel top. Soft tops for them were pretty complicated and quite expensive IIRC. I had one with the 3 on the floor as well. Bushings were pretty well shot in that oneHad to crawl under and get the

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep!

There'sa Jeep liberty sitting out in my parking lot right now that is badged Cherokee! Strange things happen when you cross the pond. http://www.jeep.co.uk/jeep/vehicle.aspx?ID=271,3 Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep!

That is really messed up. Why in the world would they do that? Mike There'sa Jeep liberty sitting out in my parking lot right now that is badged Cherokee! Strange things happen when you cross the pond. http://www.jeep.co.uk/jeep/vehicle.aspx?ID=271,3 Jeff Zedic

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep!

Yes, and he is happy. I think it is likely the best toy I have ever provided to him. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 7:54 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep!

on the floor and an inline 6. I have not driven it but he says it is pretty torquy (is that a word?) in low. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 9:42 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep!

(is that a word?) in low. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 9:42 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep! The '67 Commando I drove in high school said Jeepster on it, I'm

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep!

: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 10:41 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep! The older ones had a Buick V6 and a front end more traditionally Jeep looking. His should have the squarish front end like an EB Bronco along with an AMC 232 inline 6. Pretty close? It's been a while

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep!

: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 10:41 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep! The older ones had a Buick V6 and a front end more traditionally Jeep looking. His should have the squarish front end like

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep!

There'sa Jeep liberty sitting out in my parking lot right now that is badged Cherokee! Strange things happen when you cross the pond. I've encountered this while googling Diesel Cherokee only to find stuff about what is actually our Diesel Liberty in England and Australia. Recently, I've found

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep!

It has a 258 inline 6 but we are advised that the engine has been changed and is from a newer vehicle. Our '82 AMC Eagle wagon had that engine in it. We found out after we purchased it that The rear main along with the VC gasket was leaking badly, the timing chain was practically falling off,

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep!

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep! Randy said... ... It has a 258 inline 6 but we are advised that the engine has been changed and is from a newer vehicle. That 258 inline 6 is a tough little engine. Actually not so little... In the CJ-7 that my son had, we rebuilt the 258 inline 6 engine and bored out

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep!

Clifford makes some WAY cool stuff for the 258 and they can push 300HP built and like was said the torque will snap u-joints all day in a stock drivetrain. Mike Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep! Randy said... ... It has a 258 inline 6 but we are advised that the engine has been changed and is from a newer

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep! Eagle crap

Yep, that's the stock, emissions choked 258.My SX4 had a Weber carb, clifford cam, header, bored .030 over, .015 off the head and a shift kit in the tranny..That thing would fry the tires clean off the wheels and pulled 27mpg on the highway...Couldn't have asked for better

[MBZ] OT Jeep!

Off topic but I thought you all might find this interesting. Last Monday, a client stopped into the office in the late afternoon. He is a car guy but not into MB. He has a nice 67 or 68 Mustang fastback that he drives and an old Comet convertible stored and waiting for rebuilding. One of the

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep!

It's just begun Tom www.keglits.com Quoting R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Off topic but I thought you all might find this interesting. Last Monday, a client stopped into the office in the late afternoon. He is a car guy but not into MB. He has a nice 67 or 68 Mustang fastback

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep!

Randy, Sounds like you taught your son well Congrats to you and him. Next thing ya' know he'll find a W123 Then ya' got him hooked. Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Jul 16, 2007, at 2:51 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's just begun Tom www.keglits.com Quoting R A

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep!

] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 4:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep! Randy, Sounds like you taught your son well Congrats to you and him. Next thing ya' know he'll find a W123 Then ya' got him hooked

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep!

I have often thought to putting a set of 4wd axles under my 300TD.Be like a compact, diesel, 4wd Suburban with style... LOLOL Mike Randy, Sounds like you taught your son well Congrats to you and him. Next thing ya' know he'll find a W123 Then ya' got him

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep!

They picked up a swivel end at a farm supply place and welded it on. No better way I know of to have the kid treat the vehicle 'right' and stay right-side-up. Sweat equity! He'll never be trapped in the forever-new-car-payment world, unless he wants to be. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep!

The '67 Commando I drove in high school said Jeepster on it, I'm fairly certain. Had a Kelly steel cab and roll up windows. Driver's door check strap was busted, so if I took a right turn hard enough to flex the chassis and pop the door open, the wierd airflow would suck the door open against

[MBZ] OT Jeep Cocktail Stirrer

Hi, All. Guess what I was doing today? What Vanes? I don' need no vanes on my water pump! Help! Green slime ate my water pump! Neighbors '98 Jeep Cherokee 2.5L 4cyl. Overheats, (say it ain't so!). Chrystly had this problem on slant sixes in the late sixties, probably laid off all the high priced

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep

hi! after you've checked and cleaned the relevant fuses and their connections, make sure you do the same with the ground cable that runs from the engine to the firewall. i'm not positive about this because your '98 has the later interior and instrumentation, but if that doesn't get it,