Re: [MBZ] Hendrick needs this.

2010-03-09 Thread dave walton
814 Sorry, no spinners, but I could hook you up with a neon or LED undercarriage lighting system that looks wy cool on foggy mornings. Do you get fog down-under? -Dave Walton On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 11:00 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > No I don't need a 2 door car and the steering

Re: [MBZ] Biodegradable Wiring Harness Question

2010-03-13 Thread Dave Walton
Any flex causes the insulation to crack and expose bare copper. -Dave Walton On Mar 13, 2010, at 11:47 AM, "LarryT" wrote: When the wiring starts to degrade what is noticeable? Does the insulation break down? Does the wire become brittle? Do the connectors come loose? Is only t

Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers

2010-03-14 Thread dave walton
Take apart the bottom filter assembly. There is a small hole that clogs and causes the accumulated food particles to dump back on the dishes rather than down the drain. -Dave Walton On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 5:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > I am sick of my 6 year old maytag washer leav

Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers

2010-03-15 Thread dave walton
Grab some tools and start taking it apart. Follow the path of the water - start at the inside bottom. Worst case you will break something and have to go buy a new one. These things are way simpler than the cars we work on. -Dave Walton On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 9:25 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote

Re: [MBZ] OT Hacker Disables More Than 100 Cars Remotely

2010-03-19 Thread dave walton
Most routers will also log the MAC address of the network port on your computer. This means they can still track you when connecting through an anonymous account on a wireless access point. -Dave Walton On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 10:11 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Rich Thomas wrote: >> >&g

Re: [MBZ] Harbor Freight coupons in Automobile magazine

2010-04-03 Thread dave walton
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/html/MagazineLanders/3-general/images/20_c.jpg On Sat, Apr 3, 2010 at 1:37 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > For anyone contemplating making a purchase at Harbor Freight in the > next few months, the May issue of Automobile magazine (with a big > headline on the cove

Re: [MBZ] Changing 300TD air cells (accumulator spheres) - anyone BTDT?

2010-04-20 Thread dave walton
ndles marvelously. -Dave Walton On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 2:25 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: > I'm fed up with the jarring ride when driving over rough pavement in my 1983 > 300TD.  I replaced both air cells (accumulator spheres) with one new and one > used one a couple years ago.  I never ch

Re: [MBZ] Changing 300TD air cells (accumulator spheres) - anyone BTDT?

2010-04-21 Thread dave walton
f the remaining good one? -Dave Walton On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 5:20 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Andrew, > > Replace BOTH of the spheres at once!  You were told this the last time, and > you ignored it.  There is a reason that you need to replace BOTH AT THE SAME >

Re: [MBZ] Changing 300TD air cells (accumulator spheres) - anyone BTDT?

2010-04-21 Thread dave walton
Yes, exactly. A bad shock gives the opposite reaction than a bad sphere. They both function as shock absorbers but the design and mechanics are different. -Dave Walton On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 5:54 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > The spheres are the shock absorbers aren't they? When the sphe

Re: [MBZ] Changing 300TD air cells (accumulator spheres) - anyone BTDT?

2010-04-22 Thread dave walton
not totally disintegrate the bladder. You might have to poke around to find any hole(s). Keep in mind that a failure of the bladder while you are inspecting them might cause the compressed gas to escape violently and propel any inserted object quite rapidly. -Dave Walton On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 11

Re: [MBZ] SDL

2010-05-12 Thread dave walton
Both the 91 and 94 diesels are rod benders. The long body W140 diesel was not sold in the US. There was a gray market import 94 350SDL that went on eBay a few years ago. Looked like a nice car but no sunroof. -Dave Walton On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 5:05 PM, R A Bennell wrote: > Just had a chat

Re: [MBZ] symptoms of failing flex disc?

2010-06-03 Thread dave walton
By the time a flex-disc exhibits any symptoms the car is too dangerous to drive. Get the damn thing up on ramps and take a look now. It will take you 5 minutes and could save you an ambulance ride. -Dave Walton On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 2:09 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > Would a out-of-balance type

Re: [MBZ] symptoms of failing flex disc?

2010-06-03 Thread dave walton
than any ABS system on the planet and the driveshaft tears into the passenger compartment. -Dave Walton On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 6:46 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > Why's that?  What happens if it fails? > > On Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:39 -0400, "dave walton" wrote: > >> By

Re: [MBZ] Viton tubing for injector return lines

2009-02-21 Thread dave walton
The cloth type self-destruct on removal. According to Mercedes, you should NEVER reuse them. -Dave Walton On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 6:42 PM, harry watkins wrote: > I must have routed that line to the outside of the throttle without leaving > enough room. I actually gave the car away after

Re: [MBZ] 350SD head

2009-03-07 Thread dave walton
iece when I did mine. No reason to replace the head bolts if their length is within tolerance. They stretch when they go bad. I had to replace 3 of them as I recall. You need to be prudent with what you replace, otherwise you will spend thousands to replace good parts "just in case". -D

Re: [MBZ] Computer Question

2009-03-13 Thread dave walton
You need more memory as well: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=KTD-INSP8200/512&cid=16866385495419858715&scoring=p#ps-sellers You can go up to 1Gb on that computer. You have 2 memory slots. -Dave Walton On Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 10:19 AM, Richard Hattaway wrote: &g

Re: [MBZ] Computer Question

2009-03-14 Thread dave walton
compressed air. This is not ideal because it will only redistribute the dust inside the case, but is much easier than taking the case apart to get at them. I suppose you could stick a vacuum hose at the air intake and suck it out instead. Hmmm, I'll have to try that next time... -Dave Walton

Re: [MBZ] Jatropha Sesds

2009-03-17 Thread dave walton
The reason it is not a food crop is because it is toxic to humans. The people in India selling seeds say it takes 5 years to come to maturity. -Dave Walton On Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 6:18 PM, LarryT wrote: > Was flipping thru boring magazines in a doctors waiting room when a article > cau

Re: [MBZ] OT banned lite, Better not get hurt in war

2009-03-17 Thread dave walton
The real crime would be to allow private insurance companies to continue to refuse covering medical procedures for veterans that were fully insured by them before, during, and after their service to this country. -Dave Walton On Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 10:33 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: > Forcin

Re: [MBZ] Jatropha Sesds

2009-03-17 Thread dave walton
it, but nothing we in the US would consider as food. -Dave Walton On Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 7:37 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: > doesn't compete with people starving ?? > > If the plant is being grown on land that would otherwise be growing a food > crop then there is no diffe

Re: [MBZ] Jatropha Sesds

2009-03-17 Thread dave walton
cheme -Dave Walton On Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 9:05 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: > That's hardly the case anywhere in Florida where one farmer has planted a > crop. > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com > 256-656-1924 > > > -Original Message- > From: mer

Re: [MBZ] Saga continues a possible replacement

2009-03-24 Thread dave walton
If you can move up to a 98 or 99 you will not regret it. The car is actually fun to drive in the city after they put a turbo and intercooler in it. If you can find a 99 with ESP (stability control), you are golden. -Dave Walton On Tue, Mar 24, 2009 at 7:43 AM, Robert Massmann wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] OT, front loading washers

2009-03-30 Thread dave walton
Been using front loaders for > 15 years. Also put them in the rentals to save on utility bills. The last few I bought scratch & dent at the local Sears Outlet store before they closed it. Various brands. They all work fine. No recurring service issues. -Dave Walton On Mon, Mar 30, 2009 a

Re: [MBZ] Someone absolutely needs this car

2009-04-02 Thread dave walton
"There is an asshole for every seat" Heard that a lot when I drove cars to/from auctions for spare cash when I was in school. -Dave Walton On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 9:32 AM, Craig McCluskey wrote: > On Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:13:40 -0400 Rich Thomas > wrote: > >> http://char

Re: [MBZ] ummmm oookkkk

2009-04-09 Thread dave walton
Best effect would be to use the front half. If it's a bit smashed up already, all the better :-) -Dave Walton On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 8:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > > Original Message > Subject:        trailer made out of 84 mercedes title'

Re: [MBZ] OT VOIP

2009-04-12 Thread dave walton
ll or router so employees downloading porn will have to wait a bit longer, and the phone calls always sound good. -Dave Walton On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 9:37 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Anybody using one of these VOIP deals like vonage, or that magic jack thing? >  Does it work OK?  Do yo

Re: [MBZ] automatic transmission question

2009-04-15 Thread dave walton
filter. -Dave Walton On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 2:58 PM, Anthony Galioto wrote: > I will change the fluid to Mobile -1.  Thanks for the advice. > > On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 2:41 PM, Scott Ritchey wrote: > >> My 82 300SD does this if it's been sitting for a couple weeks or more.  I

Re: [MBZ] SATA controller?

2009-04-22 Thread dave walton
maxed out at ~ 20 Mb/sec. I switched to ESATA and that number rose to 50 - 80 Mb/sec depending on the drive. HTH -Dave Walton On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 3:36 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Anybody got experience with add-on SATA controllers? > I want to add a bunch of storage to one of my syste

Re: [MBZ] SATA controller?

2009-04-23 Thread dave walton
ake a few minutes. -Dave Walton On Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 9:22 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > But I don't want RAID 10, it wastes too much space and costs half my speed. > I NEED speed and I NEED space, what I don't need is data security, I'm gonna > capture from timecoded tape

Re: [MBZ] California Fuel

2009-04-24 Thread dave walton
Fossil Fuels are also carbon-neutral. It's just that the process cycle takes a tad longer. Probably longer than our future existence on this planet. -Dave Walton On Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 11:30 AM, Allan Streib wrote: > Bio fuels are still carbon-based.  Though you might argue they are

Re: [MBZ] SATA controller?

2009-04-25 Thread dave walton
and backing up one to the other periodically. 1.5 Tb is an insane amount of space - but it's an even bigger amount of data to lose. We now archive only to SATA at work. They are faster, cheaper, and more reliable than tape. HTH -Dave Walton On Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 3:39 PM, LarryT wrote: &g

Re: [MBZ] Rusty's Site Errors?

2009-04-26 Thread dave walton
It's been like that for a while. Go back to the main page for your vehicle, press F5 to refresh the page, then the search works again. Rinse, repeat... -Dave Walton On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 7:37 PM, Greg Fiorentino wrote: > I need some parts to rebuild the vacuum pump on my son's 24

Re: [MBZ] Rusty's Site Errors?

2009-04-26 Thread dave walton
You are right. I can pull up parts for the 99 E300, but nothing comes up for me either when I try the 95. -Dave Walton On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 9:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > I tried that and its not working.  In fact, so far, I h ave not been able to > get anything to pull up for a 9

Re: [MBZ] California Fuel

2009-04-27 Thread dave walton
"Let the market drive what we buy and use. " That idea only works if you have selective vision and ignore a long history of abuses. -Dave Walton On Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 9:56 AM, Loren Faeth wrote: > Your perspective appears biased, in that you seem to have accepted the > premis

Re: [MBZ] Car runs excellent and on 90 percent Vegetable Oil with10 percent Diesel.

2009-05-01 Thread dave walton
o buy does not help. I pulled the head on my S350 20K after running on 100% WVO. It looked fine inside. That was 50K ago. 70K+ and counting... -Dave Walton On Fri, May 1, 2009 at 6:29 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: > But it won't run long. Quite a few local diesels have already been kill

Re: [MBZ] Car runs excellent and on 90 percent Vegetable Oil with10 percent Diesel.

2009-05-01 Thread dave walton
filled that one up with a few tanks of 100% diesel over the winter. -Dave Walton On Fri, May 1, 2009 at 7:09 PM, tyler wrote: > WVO won't destroy a motor if it's done properly, but it almost never is. The > ad here claims they were able to just pour it into the tank. > &

Re: [MBZ] Car runs excellent and on 90 percent Vegetable Oil with10percent Diesel.

2009-05-01 Thread dave walton
I've saved probably twice that by running on WVO in my S350 alone. Okay, Okay, so maybe I'm still not close to break-even given all the toys and tools I've accumulated under the guise of being environmentally friendly - but everyone needs a hobby :-) -Dave Walton On Fri, May 1,

Re: [MBZ] Doing SVO Wrong

2009-05-08 Thread dave walton
I'd pull the head and take a look. The revised gasket reduces the chance of blowing through the oil passage in front of the #1 cylinder - so it's a good preventive measure. Good chance the repair shop is taking advantage of the bad reputation of WVO to pick up a juicy vehicle on the che

Re: [MBZ] Doing SVO Wrong

2009-05-08 Thread dave walton
You are probably correct, but not a good idea to assume so. -Dave Walton On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 2:27 PM, tyler wrote: > Sounds like the head is already off, and the shop that took it off says > "broken piston rings." > > Tyler > > dave walton wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Doing SVO Wrong

2009-05-10 Thread dave walton
Looking for sources of waste oil tells you a lot about the restaurants in your area. When the waste oil is solid at room temperature, common sense tells you to look elsewhere for fueling - and eating. McDonald's loses on both counts. -Dave Walton On Sun, May 10, 2009 at 3:32 AM, Luther

Re: [MBZ] Doing SVO Wrong

2009-05-11 Thread dave walton
are continually bickering: WVO and Biodiesel. I run cars on WVO and I make Biodiesel. Neither method is clearly superior to the other in my mind. -Dave Walton On Mon, May 11, 2009 at 8:47 AM, wrote: > I just want to thank you guys for talking me out of every spending the money > to conv

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kerosene

2009-05-14 Thread dave walton
You can dump any extra in your summer weight fuel when winter comes along. That's what the distribution Terminal does. -Dave Walton On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 2:45 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > It appears that low odor paint thinner (which I *think* is some kind of > mineral spirits) mi

Re: [MBZ] MBUSA head pontificates

2009-05-14 Thread dave walton
Unfortunately the first thing to happen as soon as there is a glimpse of improvement will be a steep rise in fuel prices. They are artificially low now. That should be enough to suck the life out of the economy and keep us in a depression for another year or two. Maybe longer. -Dave Walton On

Re: [MBZ] SL600?

2009-05-17 Thread dave walton
Buying one is a great experience which is only eclipsed by the deep feeling of relief when you sell it. I had the chance to get one if I paid the current repair bill and picked it up from the shop. The owner wanted nothing more to do with it. I declined. -Dave Walton On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 3:44

Re: [MBZ] Lexus Diesel

2009-05-18 Thread dave walton
If we were capable of making an equivalent car in this country, we would not need to import them. -Dave Walton On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 10:39 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > I wish we would not import Lexus anything. > > --- On Thu, 5/14/09, LarryT wrote: > > > From: Larry

Re: [MBZ] OT: Retrospect backup problem

2009-05-19 Thread dave walton
RockXP http://www.snapfiles.com/get/rockxp.html It works, but will probably trigger your antivirus software. Magical Jelly Bean KeyFinder http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/ It works when Symantec prevents you from running RockXP. -Dave Walton On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 12:47 PM, Archer

Re: [MBZ] OT: Retrospect backup problem

2009-05-22 Thread dave walton
"and it costs MS every time you call!" Plus you are putting Rupees into the pockets of very hard working support techs. -Dave Walton On Fri, May 22, 2009 at 2:10 PM, Loren Faeth wrote: > Be careful with the workarounds.  I used one on xp and Server 2003 for > years.  THen o

Re: [MBZ] OT: Retrospect backup problem

2009-05-22 Thread dave walton
pport for Linux variants has never been better. Another option is Apple. The $1500 24" iMac is sweet. If I recall correctly, Apple dropped their proprietary kernel and switched to a Linux base - was that when they went with Intel hardware? -Dave Walton On Fri, May 22, 2009 at 8:32 PM, Lar

Re: [MBZ] Letter from a Dodge Dealer

2009-05-23 Thread dave walton
> And, by the way, this group just lost a technical resource - me. An unfortunate but inevitable consequence of going off-topic. -Dave Walton On Sat, May 23, 2009 at 12:42 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: > Actually, no - I'm actually not biased towards unions. But a contract is a >

Re: [MBZ] unsuscribe

2009-05-24 Thread dave walton
e of both here in my opinion. Kaleb should not have to play cop and would probably piss off more people if he did. This list has a personality and a destiny defined by the actions of it's members. It's up to each of us to behave responsibly. -Dave Walton On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 9:53 PM, Ka

Re: [MBZ] 上税问题

2009-05-25 Thread dave walton
Translation: Chinese (automatically detected) >> English Hello: The company benefits more than co-generation on / fat / votes 1: general merchandise sales dedicated fat / tickets; 2: The transport-specific fat / votes (road, river transport of goods exclusive uniform fat / v

Re: [MBZ] OT: Retrospect backup problem

2009-05-26 Thread dave walton
ut of business. Get the standard next-business-day service contract and spend the money you saved on a backup server or two. -Dave Walton On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 6:33 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Cheap computers get you cheap support. Get a workstation class machine like a > MacPro or a Macb

Re: [MBZ] unsuscribe

2009-05-26 Thread dave walton
keep the conversation here to our known common interest in my opinion. I have no problem picking your brain about what's wrong with my car without knowing that you are elitist, racist, communist, or a 3rd generation member of NAMBLA. In fact I'd prefer NOT knowing. -Dave Walton On Sun, M

Re: [MBZ] OT: Retrospect backup problem

2009-05-26 Thread dave walton
7;s to run on the box regardless of version. It is licensed per processor. -Dave Walton On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 12:40 PM, archer wrote: > How do you keep your backup servers ready to use in case of a breakdown?  Do > you update them daily or is there a continuous or simultaneous backup? &

Re: [MBZ] OT: Retrospect backup problem

2009-05-26 Thread dave walton
those people again unless they invite me to their Christmas party. My Windows clients are on a first-name basis and probably have me on their speed-dial. -Dave Walton On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 3:37 PM, tyler wrote: > If someone is using any Microsoft products at all on a mission critical >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Times When You Just Have To Trust The Pilot

2009-06-02 Thread dave walton
iers should sit on the left. -Dave Walton On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 12:22 PM, archer wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >            1. Tioman Island , Off the coast of Malaysia > > > > > > >                            

Re: [MBZ] YouTube downloads

2009-06-07 Thread dave walton
http://www.flv2mp3.com/ On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 7:14 AM, archer wrote: > I just signed on to YouTube.  I want to listen to music videos.  Can someone > tell me if there is a way to download the audio portion of videos to a CD > from YouTube?  I see an "upload" button but no "download" button. > Th

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300td

2009-06-10 Thread dave walton
It's a steal at $4K. I predict it will go over $6K. -Dave Walton On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 11:39 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > low now but the bidding wont really start till the last few minutes > > andrew strasfogel wrote: >> >> This car seems almost perfect yet the

Re: [MBZ] 1994 S320

2009-06-11 Thread dave walton
Everyone needs to drive a W140 at some point in their life. You will only get close to 28mpg going down hill - but that won't matter after your have been driving it for a while. -Dave Walton On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 9:32 AM, Bill R wrote: > After the Compass / CVR / Rav4 /Subaru lookin

Re: [MBZ] 1994 S320

2009-06-11 Thread dave walton
source for both diesel and gas vehicles. Had to replace the kickdown switch in 2005 or so, but the normal position of the accelerator is firmly against the floor so that was no surprise. -Dave Walton On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 10:50 PM, wrote: > I think most of the electrical harness issues were w

Re: [MBZ] transmission flush vs change fluid/filter (Thoughts??)

2009-06-12 Thread dave walton
into a dirty transmission is a waste of money. No way a flush machine hooked up to a transmission for 20 minutes can get any significant crud out. -Dave Walton On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 1:07 AM, wrote: > Does anyone have an opinion on transmission fluid/filter change versus > transmission fluid

Re: [MBZ] OT Tubernets questions

2011-04-26 Thread dave walton
dns lookup - so it may not be a DNS issue even though you get a DNS error. Try 8.8.8.8 . It has been rock solid for me. -Dave Walton On Tue, Apr 26, 2011 at 2:55 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > My DSL connection has been quite funky lately, random bursts of not getting > internet, though the light

Re: [MBZ] W210 diesel values, problems?

2011-05-10 Thread Dave Walton
Permanent warranty? In a word - no. I suppose if you have spent enough at the dealer to finance a small country, they might cover it. Us normal people are SOL. -Dave Walton. On May 10, 2011, at 2:40 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > Saw a '98 E300D with a for-sale sign in the window

Re: [MBZ] Boots?

2011-06-16 Thread dave walton
You can still buy 100% neatsfoot oil at tack supply stores. I prefer it to the blends that add mineral oil or who knows what... Don't believe the advertising hype that claims the blends are better. In my experience they are not - although they do no not smell as much. -Dave Walton On Thu, J

Re: [MBZ] OT: Anyone ever repaired a retainer?

2011-06-20 Thread Dave Walton
tube. If it's a little off he can fine-tune it or advise you to pitch it. -Dave Walton On Jun 19, 2011, at 11:04 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > My kid broke his retainer for the second time this year. It's a very > clean break, lines up perfectly when pressed together. Thinkin

Re: [MBZ] OT: Anyone ever repaired a retainer?

2011-06-20 Thread Dave Walton
In most of the industrialized world, orthodontics are covered by health insurance. -Dave Walton On Jun 20, 2011, at 4:11 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > Walt Zarnoch writes: > >> Is this a private orthodontist? > > Is there another kind? Sorry I don't understand what

Re: [MBZ] Selling the boy's SD

2011-06-30 Thread Dave Walton
I might purchase the thing just so I can buy the guy a beer. -Dave Walton On Jun 30, 2011, at 8:33 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2471615425.html > > Notice no BLOWS ICE COLD, veggie conversion, or 40mpg.

Re: [MBZ] crack?

2011-07-08 Thread Dave Walton
Maybe 20 years ago I was looking at a greymarket import that had the original steering wheel replaced with one that was missing the airbag. State Farm told me at the time that removing the original airbag, or adding one that was not hooked up made the car uninsurable. -Dave Walton On Jul 8

Re: [MBZ] Congress in Session

2011-07-09 Thread Dave Walton
The pudgy middle aged white men that make up the majority of the list membership have politics unique to them. I have found is best not to bring up the subject. :-) -Dave Walton On Jul 9, 2011, at 7:18 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: > My views are quite mainstream by local standa

Re: [MBZ] 99 E300 diesel?

2011-07-10 Thread Dave Walton
of work because they used so much. Since then the rusting has increased logarithmically on the rest of the car. It is impossible to keep up with it. The 82 240D and the 87 SDL's are doing just fine. -Dave Walton On Jul 10, 2011, at 1:17 AM, Allan Streib wrote: > So it seems thi

Re: [MBZ] 99 E300 diesel?

2011-07-10 Thread Dave Walton
Cleveland Ohio. They salt the roads here but the other cars don't seem to mind as much. I am sure it would do much better down south. On Jul 10, 2011, at 7:41 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 8:49 AM, Dave Walton wrote: >> Since then the rusting

Re: [MBZ] WVO 300TD and 300D Turbo

2011-07-17 Thread Dave Walton
That is the prudent path. Plus it leaves more free WVO for the rest of us :-) The *last* thing I want is more competition for the primo oil. -Dave Walton On Jul 17, 2011, at 8:18 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > Hasn't softened mine. Show me an objective study demonstrating that WVO &

Re: [MBZ] starting on ether

2011-07-19 Thread dave walton
virtually indefinite shelf life. It was only produced by the refinery in Lima Ohio. That facility was sold many years ago and I have not seen the product for quite a while. -Dave Walton On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 10:11 AM, Peter Frederick wrote: > > From what I've found, 45-50, which is bett

Re: [MBZ] OIL ANALYSIS

2011-07-26 Thread Dave Walton
When you do change the oil on one of those, how much does it take? -Dave Walton On Jul 26, 2011, at 12:49 PM, "LarryT" wrote: > > Howdy - > I thought some might like to see the results of using AMSOIL 15w40 long > term in a tractor trailer rig used on long hauls.

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-03 Thread Dave Walton
I'd crack the injection lines on top on the injectors to make sure they are getting fuel when you crank. That will let the air out. -Dave Walton On Aug 3, 2011, at 12:59 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > So my '87 300D was sitting since early last winter and I was worried > ab

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-03 Thread dave walton
Maybe disconnecting the fuel supply line and sticking it in a bottle of diesel would rule out a clogged tank screen?. -Dave Walton On Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 2:27 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 11:21 AM, Max Dillon wrote: >> I don't agree with that, I think

Re: [MBZ] OT: cleanup of surface rust on machined surfaces

2011-08-23 Thread dave walton
The toughest coating and probably overkill would be epoxy paint. If given a second coat within 24 house it will bond to the first coat. Physically brushing the paint on always provides better adhesion than spray painting. -Dave Walton On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 7:25 AM, John Reames wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] A Word of Warning

2011-08-26 Thread Dave Walton
rain theses things can drop is astounding. -Dave Walton On Aug 26, 2011, at 12:09 PM, "Scott and Gwen Ritchey" wrote: > Have some cash money too as credit cards may not be accepted if > communications are down. > > -Original Message- > From: merc

Re: [MBZ] Oxygen

2011-09-04 Thread Dave Walton
rogen narcosis. Was only narked once. Felt warm and fuzzy all over. Not a care in the world. I knew enough to call the dive and take a day off. -Dave Walton On Sep 4, 2011, at 7:02 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > Pure oxygen at one atmosphere is indeed a bad thing, especially long term. &

Re: [MBZ] OT Nasty people with computers

2011-09-08 Thread Dave Walton
ignoring these mindless idiots. If they have even moderate computer skills and are so motivated they can make your life a living hell. Your call. -Dave Walton On Sep 6, 2011, at 7:28 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > As some of you may know I run a small earthmoving business. For the last year

Re: [MBZ] Hydropneumatic air cells (accumulators) gone bad?

2011-09-22 Thread dave walton
ators is displaced with fluid. -Dave Walton On Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 2:27 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: > So I've been riding around on the restored SLS suspension in my W123 1985 > 300TD.  While it's a huge improvement over the ride on the conventional rear > shocks that I had

Re: [MBZ] A strange question about leaks

2011-10-22 Thread Dave Walton
We have 2 140's. In our experience the answer is a steady zero. -Dave Walton On Oct 22, 2011, at 6:45 AM, "Bill Ringgold" wrote: > Does anyone know how much water comes in through a closed sunroof on a > 140 when it is sitting in the rain? I need to document the amoun

Re: [MBZ] A strange question about leaks

2011-10-22 Thread Dave Walton
guy but he was a bit of a hard-ass. -Dave Walton On Oct 22, 2011, at 10:34 AM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > It's possible that the shop is at fault but I don't think that proving it > will be easy or possible. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 22, 2011, at 10:21 AM

Re: [MBZ] Door Striker

2011-10-28 Thread Dave Walton
p at the bottom of it. The plastic part is what causes the part in the door to rotate and latch as you close it. -Dave Walton On Oct 28, 2011, at 8:49 AM, rdeaf...@aol.com wrote: > My 1983 240d driver's side rear door is not closing right. I have to open > & close it a cou

Re: [MBZ] 1983 MB 300D No Glow Plug Light

2011-10-28 Thread Dave Walton
Unlikely all would go at once. I'd check the relay. See if you get any voltage at the plug. I've tried to repair bad relays but have yet to figure out how to do it right. -Dave Walton On Oct 28, 2011, at 9:25 PM, Robert Koziak wrote: > > Hi all, > > >M

Re: [MBZ] 1983 MB 300D No Glow Plug Light

2011-10-29 Thread Dave Walton
Likely it would still start with one bad plug, maybe 2. On Oct 28, 2011, at 10:17 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > Dave Walton writes: > >> Unlikely all would go at once. I'd check the relay. See if you get any >> voltage at the plug. I've tried to repair bad relays b

[MBZ] Vacuum connector removal?

2011-11-02 Thread dave walton
o do a bit of troubleshooting first. Thanks -Dave Walton ___ 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 delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Ebay fees

2011-11-08 Thread Dave Walton
When someone pays for your item with PayPal, do they also deduct PayPal fees, or is that included in the 9%? -Dave Walton On Nov 8, 2011, at 8:05 PM, drcscru...@aol.com wrote: > you are correct, the charge for listing the item is free BUT they charge > basicly 10% of the actual sales

Re: [MBZ] OT Re: Free meal

2011-11-12 Thread Dave Walton
x27;d have said they were crazy - no one would buy it. I understand buying distilled water, but I still find it amazing that people are buying tap water in a plastic bottle. Better than drinking bubbly sugar water I suppose... -Dave Walton On Nov 12, 2011, at 9:25 AM, "WILTON" wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] [db] Diesel Fuel Differences?

2011-11-17 Thread Dave Walton
underground tanks. If you thin diesel with gasoline or kerosene you are screwing up the additive mix and putting your injection pump at risk. A Bosch-style inline pump could care less. The 25,000+psi system in a CDI will care greatly and you will pay dearly. -Dave Walton On Nov 7, 2011, at 6:46 PM

Re: [MBZ] Kid's ticket

2011-11-19 Thread Dave Walton
yer a couple hundred bucks and have the charge reduced to something that won't affect your insurance rates and avoid showing up in court at all. -Dave Walton On Nov 19, 2011, at 11:31 AM, Allan Streib wrote: > Last year I went to court to contest a speeding ticket I got. The cop >

Re: [MBZ] Trans upgrades

2011-11-23 Thread Dave Walton
I place several neodymium magnets in the pan and by the filter intake to capture any tiny steel bits floating around. They will be coated with black goo next time you change the filter. Put a few on the power steering filter while you are at it. They stay in place just fine. -Dave Walton On

Re: [MBZ] What's a W210 SmartKey cost?

2011-11-29 Thread Dave Walton
7;t recall what the keys cost - $100? $150? Somewhere around there, but it's been a couple years. Rusty can get them last I checked. -Dave Walton On Nov 28, 2011, at 10:37 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> writes: > >> Ask him. I think he can,

Re: [MBZ] I wish 60x vehicles had a primer pump

2011-11-29 Thread Dave Walton
This looks similar to what came with the Elsbett conversion kit. Simple, effective and < $8. I ordered one in and will let you know how it works later in the week: http://www.amazon.com/Attwood-Primer-Bulb-3-8-Inch/dp/B003DJV58Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1322620685&sr=8-2 -Dave Walton

Re: [MBZ] Tire Age

2011-11-30 Thread Dave Walton
Like the Corvair, those tires are unsafe at any speed. -Dave Walton On Nov 30, 2011, at 5:35 PM, roger...@comcast.net wrote: > Fellow listers, > I come to you with a safety question to seek your collective advice. I need a > set of tires for my 80 300SD. It only gets driven 5-6K

Re: [MBZ] Corvair and Globule warming

2011-12-02 Thread Dave Walton
tires. Firestone used to have a production facility here in Cleveland a while back. I knew the plant manager. He HAD to use Firestone tires on his car. He would only put Michelin's on his wife's car. I admired his thinking. -Dave Walton On Dec 2, 2011, at 8:13 AM, roger...@comcast.net

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

2011-12-02 Thread Dave Walton
Boot into safe mode with networking, download the free version of malwarebytes, update it and run a full san. DO NOT download malwarebytes before booting into safe mode. -Dave Walton On Dec 2, 2011, at 12:54 PM, "Douglas" wrote: > Rick I appreciate your help I have run both

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

2011-12-02 Thread Dave Walton
ople to catch up and run the scans again in case you got hit with an 0-Day. -Dave Walton On Dec 2, 2011, at 6:31 PM, "Douglas" wrote: > Dave I did the safe boot d/l'd malwarebytes. I did the full scan and > Zero items found. > Any other ideas? > > Douglas >

Re: [MBZ] OT: laying tile

2011-12-13 Thread Dave Walton
several hundred hours on it. -Dave Walton On Dec 13, 2011, at 7:40 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Anybody ever lay any tile? > > I want to do a new backsplash in my kitchen, its currently nasty fake wood > paneling and I want to do alternating white and blue tiles. The big question

Re: [MBZ] 1995 C280

2012-01-05 Thread Dave Walton
When it comes to accidents, bigger and heavier is better. I put my wife in a 1998 S500. Might be more in the $7000 range, however. Stability control (ESP) was an option starting that year and is desirable. Hope she is okay. -Dave Walton On Jan 5, 2012, at 2:03 PM, "Rusty Cullens&qu

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