Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 24 Aug 2005 15:12:52 -0500 LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, when I drive fast I don't turn the steering wheel far enough to make it click. Well, why not? Craig

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-25 Thread LT Don
Don't don't wanna do rollovers. On 8/24/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 24 Aug 2005 15:12:52 -0500 LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, when I drive fast I don't turn the steering wheel far enough to make it click. Well, why not? Craig

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-25 Thread OK Don
That must be a record for a 240D ! On 8/24/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, when I drive fast I don't turn the steering wheel far enough to make it click. On 8/24/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The left side tie rod has sheared off and is clicking when you

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
And I am such a hippie: http://don.homelinux.net/debdon/ But Luther is much less so: http://www.theformulasource.com/images/news/logos/mr_clean.jpg

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-24 Thread OK Don
mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise a hippie and a. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
Naw, Luther isn't a real skinhead. He'd rather search out a cheap CD on eBay than bust some minority heads. On 8/23/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was going to say skinhead -- -- -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no, thats toad LT Don wrote: And I am such a hippie: http://don.homelinux.net/debdon/ But Luther is much less so: http://www.theformulasource.com/images/news/logos/mr_clean.jpg

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
I haven't met Don yet so I don't know how much cruelty he can tolerate. He does make some pretty bold statements, however, so it can be assumed that he expects to receive a certain amount of 'dissing. All in good fun, of course. I can't believe there are 20+ postings on this subject - this is

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-24 Thread redghost
The left side tie rod has sheared off and is clicking when you drive slowly. When you steer left fast, it heals itself On Tuesday, August 23, 2005, at 11:34 AM, LT Don wrote: This is a metalic sound. If you jiggle your car keys from the key ring you'll get the same sort of sound as I am

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
Actually, when I drive fast I don't turn the steering wheel far enough to make it click. On 8/24/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The left side tie rod has sheared off and is clicking when you drive slowly. When you steer left fast, it heals itself -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K

[MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread LT Don
Now that my car shuts down quickly and efficiently for the first time since I took ownership, The Evil Benz decided it was time to spring something new on me. For the last couple of days, I hear a strange sound when the steering wheel is turned to the left when stopped or at slow speeds

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread Potter, Tom E
: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise Now that my car shuts down quickly and efficiently for the first time since I took ownership, The Evil Benz decided it was time to spring something new on me. For the last couple of days, I hear a strange sound when the steering wheel is turned to the left when

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread Luther Gulseth
it's probably that damn ear ring jingling around his hollow head!-Original Message- From: "Potter, Tom E" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Aug 23, 2005 2:21 PM To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise Don, Just turn your heari

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread Potter, Tom E
: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise it's probably that damn ear ring jingling around his hollow head! -Original Message- From: Potter, Tom E Sent: Aug 23, 2005 2:21 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise Don, Just turn your hearing aid down. Luther

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread 72benz250
Power steering fluid level? -- Original message -- Now that my car shuts down quickly and efficiently for the first time since I took ownership, The Evil Benz decided it was time to spring something new on me. For the last couple of days, I hear a strange sound when the

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread LT Don
This is a metalic sound. If you jiggle your car keys from the key ring you'll get the same sort of sound as I am hearing. On 8/23/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Power steering fluid level? -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread 72benz250
Well you mentioned stopped low speeds. Mine makes a ratteling sound and the whole column vibrates when I run low on power steering fluid. I suppose if the cover is loose or it's near something it could rattle against it making that noise. Worth checking out. It's right on top and easy to get

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread LT Don
Fluid level is about 1/2 from the top of the reservoir. Not sure how full it is supposed to be. On 8/23/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well you mentioned stopped low speeds. Mine makes a ratteling sound and the whole column vibrates when I run low on power steering fluid.

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread John Ervine
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Right turns are a lot safer anyway. Just make three rights and you have a left. BINGO, no more problem. This is the best solution. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi 1980 300TD 168+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread LT Don
That works just fine except for pulling out of a parking space. On 8/23/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Right turns are a lot safer anyway. Just make three rights and you have a left. BINGO, no more problem. Ken -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread 72benz250
On my 72 the canister has a small indentation that shows how high it needs to be. When the fluid goes low it starts to suck in air causing the oil to froth up. 1/2 from th top should be ok unless you have air in the pipes. Is that 1/2 from the top in idle? -- Original message

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
You guys are showing Don a total LACK of respect coupled with far more INTOLERABLE cruelty than he deserves. Don, add another 3/8 of PS fluid to the canister and call us in the AM... On 8/23/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That works just fine except for pulling out of a parking space.

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread LT Don
Luther is just jealous because I have more hair growing out my ears than he has on his entire head. On 8/23/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You guys are showing Don a total LACK of respect coupled with far more INTOLERABLE cruelty than he deserves. Don, add another 3/8 of

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread Potter, Tom E
2:24 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise I'm not jealous of any old man with hair growing out of his ears! God only mad so many perfect heads, the rest He covered with hair. -Original Message- From: LT Don Sent: Aug 23, 2005 2:59 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond
This from the guy who calls Mobil 1 users cultists... I thought this was a light hearted list? Its not even moose day yet. -Curt Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 14:49:49 -0400 From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread Bucks2
Just double park in the street. Oh, and don't forget to turn on the four ways for safety. Ken In a message dated 8/23/2005 12:04:11 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread Bucks2
PROTECTED] writes: From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 You guys are showing Don a total LACK of respect coupled with far more INTOLERABLE

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread LT Don
The difference here is that Luther has actually met me and Andrew has not. On 8/23/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, I appologize. Could you tell me though just exactly how much INTOLERABLE cruelty he does deserve? -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread Luther Gulseth
it's all friendly banter between 2 music majors who happen to like benz's-Original Message- From: LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Aug 23, 2005 4:28 PM To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise The difference here is that Luther has

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread LT Don
One with long blond hair ... and one without. On 8/23/05, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: it's all friendly banter between 2 music majors who happen to like benz's -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread Luther Gulseth
a hippie and a.-Original Message- From: LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Aug 23, 2005 5:47 PM To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise One with long blond hair ... and one without. On 8/23/05, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] w

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
, 2005 2:59 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise Luther is just jealous because I have more hair growing out my ears than he has on his entire head. On 8/23/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You guys are showing Don