get bent. Don't use one you need.
-Dave Walton
On 9/18/05, Aaron Lam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> Tomorrow morning I'm attempting to remove a cylinder head from an 87
> 300D that's in a local junkyard. Besides the triple square socket,
> what o
Address. EmeryVille
Organisation Address. 94662
Organisation Address. CA
Organisation Address. US
-Dave Walton
On 9/21/05, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The guy with the 99 E300D has emailed me again saying that they'll use
> an escrow company. The name of the sh
Why wait to hit the Min mark before adding oil?
Thanks
-Dave Walton
On 9/27/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi Bill,
>
> 1) Don't use any cleaners in the engine.
>
> 2) DO NOT under ANY cicumstances put Slick 50 into ANY engine you plan
> to actually use
In England, they drive on the other side of the road. It works fine there.
You probably should not do that here either, but it is your choice...
-Dave Walton
On 9/29/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Well that doesen't change the fact that it's been proven to wo
In the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that I was born
and raised in LA.
Spending the last 40+ years in the Midwest has helped my return to normalcy.
I'm still not there yet.
-Dave Walton
On 9/29/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Actually Dave thats the smart
Would you be able to tell from looking at the camshaft if you pulled
he valve cover?
If so, what are you looking for?
Thanks
-Dave Walton
On 9/29/05, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I checked out the car that started this thread and I'm not going to purchase
> it.
The 99 E-Class came standard with traction control (except 4-matic)
and shows "Stability Control" as an option on the E300 and E320.
Anyone know how to tell if a car has the Stability Control option by
looking at it?
Thanks
-Dave Walton
On 9/30/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROT
Once the bidding meets the reserve price, the Buy-It-Now option disappears.
That's currently a built in "Feature" of eBay.
-Dave Walton
On 9/30/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Uh - Kaleb - proof read your ads --
>
> "If you buy it with "buy it
ehind me
makes me want to fix the problem.
There is a brass bushing in the turbo (Garrett G3 - I think) on the
compressor side that I suspect could be the culprit, but that's only a
guess on my part.
And advice appreciated...
Oh yea, this is on my 94 S350. 182,000. miles.
-Dave Walton
I wish I was making this stuff up...
Anyone know where I can get parts for a Garrett turbo?
Thanks
-Dave Walton
On 10/3/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> dave walton wrote:
> > I tried M-1 5w-40 truck and SUV oil and found that an excessive amount
> > was l
I like Blizzaks.
-Dave Walton
On 10/4/05, Ron Dwelle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Everyone in Michigan thinks studs are great, but that's probably
> because they are illegal. Not sure what happens if you get caught
> driving through the state with them on your car. I've
What does it mean to Spin a Bearing - or Spun a Bearing?
Spin, Span, Spun - whatever...
Thanks
-Dave Walton
On 10/4/05, Van Cleve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
>
> I pulled the head off and the pistons out yesterday and the sides if the
> cylinder walls were totally sm
With a top speed of 30mph and a wimpy engine, chances are they will
hear you coming and get out of the way before you can get close
enough.
-Dave Walton
On 10/4/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> more like running over peta protesters
>
> On 10/4/05, LT Don <[EMAIL
They get a penny per percentage of bio blend if made from virgin Soy
oil. That drops to 1/2 penny per percentage for bio made from waste
oil or virgin non-soy.
Thus a gallon of B20 soy gives them a 20 cent tax credit.
I guess the soybean farmers have a good lobby...
-Dave Walton
On 10/5/05
grow in it.
-Dave Walton
On 10/5/05, Nick Gough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I've read some of the comments over time, about biodiesel. Well, I tried out
> a 2% biodiesel-98% normal #2 at a Shell station on Rte 123 & I-75 (one of the
> Franklin exits, just s
If you mix the kitty liter or play box sand with rock salt, and put it
back in the bags and duct-tape them shut, you will have a mix that
gives you weight, traction, melts ice, and won't freeze into a solid
brick when you need it most - even if it gets wet.
-Dave Walton
On 10/5/05, Russ
easily go < 1 micron.
-Dave Walton
On 10/5/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> ok, ok...i wasn't really paying attention to the vegi-diesel thing so
> far...but today i noticed about 6 5-gal pails od used oil behind my lunch
> place (vietnamese)...after stra
That a fair price for a nice one. I'd pay more if it had the options I wanted.
-Dave Walton
On 10/5/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/101928668.html
>
> Dude wants $18k, it is a "green" car dealership. I am available to
I thin with Diesel or Kerosene. You will have to play with the
percentages yourself. A lot depends on the type and condition of the
waste oil. I just dump in all in the tank. I don't premix. You have to
thin more was it gets colder.
-Dave Walton
On 10/5/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL P
ecause the water
filters that hold it never get dirty. Once they load up, you pull the
element, squeeze off the gunk and start over. DE is dirt cheap and
available at any pool or spa store.
-Dave Walton
On 10/5/05, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Dave,
>
> Please descr
Please keep posting the lists. I look forward to them.
-Dave Walton
cylinder #1, 450-475 psi for all the others, as I recall.
Given that these cars can last for decades, I suspect that it is a
mater of when, not if.
Even with all the problems, I love my S350 and would not hesitate to
drop in a rebuilt engine for $5-8k if that's what it takes.
-Dave Walton
94
t yes we can get you
what ever parts you want, weekends are ussally a good time to bs about
it if you have anymore ?
thanks leo
Hope this helps...
-Dave Walton
On 10/6/05, Constantine N. Polites <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Does anyone have a good source for Garrett par
Checkout the 1999 E300. Six air bags, intercooler, traction control,
and enough acceleration to handle aggressive city driving. Also
handles Vegoil well.
-Dave Walton
94 S350
99 E300
On 10/16/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Howdy -
> My wife totalled her 97 C
he Mercedes low beams stay on when you switch to high
beams with the standard bulbs, or do the aftermarket conversion kits
deal with this?
We use HID dive lights and they are absolutely amazing! It would be
great to put them on the cars.
-Dave Walton
On 10/17/05, John M McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTEC
Why did one only go 50k with the other two going 100k? Call me a
skeptic, but why wouldn't they plan on all of them going the full
distance? Something happened - or did I read the article wrong?
-Dave Walton
94 S350
99 E300
On 10/17/05, Peter Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> In
Most of rural Ohio heats with fuel oil. Now is the time when demand
begins. Might be a contributing factor
-Dave Walton
On 10/18/05, Tom Scordato <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> An who said diesel is cheaper. It used to be. Tell me has the refining
> process changed? How else c
Both rear wheels are starting to show wear on the inside edge. Is that
something anyone can deal with or is it better left to the dealer?
Thanks
-Dave Walton
94 S350
99 E300
wn-hill
variety.
-Dave Walton
94 S350
99 E300
On 10/20/05, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> In 1993, the city/highway epa ratings were:
>
> 300SD 20/23 (seems low to me)
>
> 300SE 15/19
>
> 400SEL 14/18
>
> 500SEL 13/17
>
> All the gassers paid
You are quite right. Back a few years ago, Ohio accidentally shutdown
all power on the east coast for a week. My wife works in neonatal
intensive care and 9 months later the number of deliveries at her
hospital more than doubled - almost tripled.
-Dave Walton
On 10/26/05, Potter, Tom E <[EM
s or Counties mandate a 10% ethanol blend in gasoline. Some
cities have been targeted by the EPA to reduce tailpipe emissions.
That screws up the numbers even more. I worked at British Petroleum
for 10 years and did not make these numbers up.
Hope this helps...
-Dave Walton
94 S350
99 E300
What's the square box thing above the passenger (right) front wheel?
-Dave Walton
On 11/11/05, TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> What the Canadian military is driving in Afghanistan now.
>
> http://www.combatcamera.forces.gc.ca/netpub/server.np?find&defaultjo
If it were to do a head-on with a 350SDL, it would go from +70 to -50 instantly.
Still, impressive for a matchbox - but I would not want my wife driving one.
-Dave Walton
On 11/15/05, TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Who says small cars aren't safe?
>
> htt
My wife's family always used to ask us to bring wine too, which is odd
since I am a beer drinker and she is a non-drinker. I found if you
bring wine that comes in a box - just once, they will never ask you to
bring wine again I don't think the color matters.
Hope this helps.
-D
I was able to turn the engine easily with a 3/4" ratchet on my S350.
You can feel and hear when you hit the compression strokes. If you
turn slowly, the air escapes quick enough. Pulling the head should
tell you a lot - but it's hard to stop once you start working on
these....
-Dave
files. I've been through an IRS audit (in person) and that was never
an issue as long as the reports showed what they wanted to see and I
could produce the receipts requested to document it. How they (and
you) handle Inventory is the area that often determines which is best.
-Dave Walton
On 8
S has not figured that one out by
now...
-Dave Walton
On 8/7/06, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
dave walton wrote:
> If you categorize correctly, there is NO PROBLEM intermixing
> personal and company expenses in the same accounts and same company
> files.
But our clients
cooler by removing the hoses and
blowing it clear, but that's probably overkill and you run the risk of
getting crud inside the hose connections.
HTH and Congrats on your new purchase!
-Dave Walton
94S350, 99E300
On 8/13/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Anyone/Everyon
es Driving event last
year. They are too new for any meaningful reliability data.
-Dave Walton
94S350, 99E300
On 8/15/06, archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
One of my sons customers offered to sell him his wifes E-300 CDI which is a
late model (He didn't get the year.)
Any information
FYI - I've run over 40,000 miles on vegoil in my S350. It works fine.
YMMV (pun intended)
Costs are not insignificant. Pumps, motors, filters, storage
containers, hydraulic couplings, tubing, all add up. Not to mention
what you have to do to your car.
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On
electricity.
-Dave Walton
On 8/18/06, Dave Wakin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I live in upstate NY, and burn fuel oil all winter long to keep warm - can I
use vegtable oil in my furnace? Or better yet, used fryer oil?
Dave W
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
F
I've run over 40,000 miles on a single tank conversion using waste
canola oil in my S350 and I have yet to see any of the problems
mentioned in this post.
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On 8/21/06, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
The problems with WVO are :
It won&
astic, not the metal we are
used to seeing. In fact, much of the body trim and interior is plastic
and will break easily. Not as many stainless steel bolts and screws.
In fact, the thing just wants to rust away on you.
Still, they are fast, comfortable, and a pleasure to drive. They run
well on WVO.
I can't comment on the gas versions, but my experience has been that
nothing compares to the W140. It's a way nice ride.
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On 8/23/06, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I found a 1992 300SE at my local indy's. He works on all sorts
a few times before you figure things out.
If that does not scare you off, welcome to the club.
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E30
On 8/24/06, ernest breakfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
hi Peter!
i didn't see anywhere in the post i replied to (attached below) where
you said anythi
You can get Neodymium Magnets cheap on eBay. They are amazingly
strong. I use 2"x1/4"x1/8" ones in the oil and transmission pan on all
my cars. Anything more than 1/4" thick is dangerous to play with.
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On 8/26/06, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PRO
your mouth when you are downwind. I'm not
saying they cannot build them better, they just don't. I spent some
time at the Refinery in Lima, Ohio when I contracted for BP. It's way
nasty.
-Dave Walton
On 8/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
thats the pro
Man, they look cute. Perfect for the golf course or maybe some
secluded island. No way I'd ever drive in traffic with one - even if I
felt lucky that day.
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On 8/28/06, Constantine N. Polites <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
visit:http://www.smart.com/-snm
A loaded semi is more along the lines of 34,000 - 100,000 lbs
depending on the number of axles. I don't think it really maters what
you are driving at that point.
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On 8/29/06, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
John M McIntosh wrote:
> Peopl
Given the output of current solar cells and the area available on the
roof of a car, wouldn't you have to leave it parked in full sun for
about a month just to drive it a few miles?
-Dave Walton
On 8/29/06, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Rapeseed is the predecess
You have the makings of the next great reality TV show. "Kansas City Law"
I bet your company picnics could evolve into a WWF style free-for-all
with a little creative prodding. Maybe O.J. Simpson could host it?
-Dave Walton
On 8/30/06, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wr
Kinda useless for the most part. 400 to 500 miles of moderate driving
is fine, but if I need to use "heavy braking" - I wont have much of a
choice in the matter.
-Dave Walton
On 8/30/06, Potter, Tom E <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Did you properly seat (bed) the brake pads wh
I want to be on your team!
I had been attending Oberlin for over a year before I realized they
had a football team. They were rather proud of their record - not a
single win in 5 years.
-Dave Walton
On 8/30/06, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Dave Walton wrote:
"Y
to minimize the volume of fuel
that gets exchanged on a switchover. At the moment, I'm playing with a
high pressure coolant circuit that uses 3/8" Nylon 11 tubing for both
the fuel and coolant lines. Much easier to route than the huge 4-hose
kits out there. I'd avoid doing the hose-in-h
The last thing you want is a cheap W140. They are expensive enough to
keep running when you start with a good one.
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On 9/1/06, Kevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
On Fri, Sep 01, 2006 at 08:54:36AM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> $8250 and its yours
Let me know if you want to compare any readings with one that does not
have that problem. I can check in the evenings after my wife gets home
(it's her daily driver).
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On 9/5/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
1999 E300Dt (132K mi)
Ev
anything out there better? What are dealerships using?
Thanks
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
need to buy a used one from the junkyard. I'd
rebuild the one I have.
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On 9/6/06, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
dave walton wrote:
>
> I have the same problem in my S350.
Ouch.
>
> Increased inter-cranial pressure caused by blow
- at least not the dealers around me.
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On 9/7/06, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
you wrote:< rebuild the one I have.>>
Does that mean MB does not sell the parts? Or you haven't tried to get the
rebuild parts? I wonder if they're
epair. I'll admit that I have made some expensive mistakes
with this philosophy, but they were mine to make.
If you follow the Mercedes Guidelines on 'user-serviceable', we would
not even be changing our own oil.
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On 9/7/06, Steve MacSween <[
look like it is made to come apart
again easily.
Thanks
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On 9/7/06, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
you wrote:< not fix them either - at least not the dealers >>
Hi Dave,
I kinda figured -- but I was thinking the manufacturer of the Tu
The Mercedes inline injection pumps are very forgiving of the
increased viscosity of vegoil. I have no direct experience, but have
heard of the rotary style Lucas/CAV pumps failing, but they tend to
fail on diesel too.
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On 9/8/06, Luther Gulseth <[EM
I had mentioned earlier that the 2005 and 2006 were not available with
the 7-speed or 4-matic. Who knows what the future will bring...
Is the 2007 available with the 4-matic?
Thanks
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On 9/12/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
<>
City:San Angelo
Registrant State/Province:LA
Registrant Postal Code:76904
Registrant Country:US
Registrant Phone:+1.3252242959
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On 9/21/06, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Found this on Craigslist last night, emailed and got this reply.
Re: 02 VW
r one.
-Dave Walton
On 9/25/06, Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I need to locate a 15 volt 22 microfarad tantalum capacitor, w/Part #. 15 TA
22. Radio shack doesn't seem to carry these, so I'd like to find a good
online electronic components retailer. I intend to sold
If you really want to screw up getting to where you are going - get in
an accident. Nice way to ruin your day.
People die because of tricks like that. And it may not be the other guy.
-Dave Walton
On 9/25/06, Robert & Tara Ludwick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
we used to call it the
BT Wrong.
Flashing high beams signals the intention NOT to yield.
Turning off lights momentarily signals that you DO intend to yield.
I take it you have never driven in Europe - or have done so with
ignorance. Might want to touch up on that training you spoke about.
-Dave Walton
On 9/25
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=330033469435
6 airbags, traction control, intercooler. Nice ride. No affiliation.
Tempted, but must resist...
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
they
suspend your license for not paying the tickets? I guess you go on
welfare. Or start selling Crack. Or both.
-Dave Walton
On 10/2/06, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
ernest breakfield wrote:
> yellows are generally long enough that you should have time to clear an
s. And
that is NOT a compliment.
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On 10/9/06, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hey Gary,
Have a good tomorrow.. We all make decisions and I wasn't
trying to change your mind...
Maybe we can shake and have a brew someday and say w
Sorry, my bad... It is odd that the older the Benzes I buy, the fewer
problems I have with them. Exactly opposite from what I first
expected.
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On 10/10/06, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi Dave,
Just to be clear... I said to Gary: &q
Are people saying that a hood pad can not withstand oil fumes and
heat? Aren't those about the only two thing you can COUNT ON it being
exposed to?
I'd be really interested who you bought it from and/or who made it.
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On 10/13/06, Hans Neureit
ff I found on Google. The
smell goes completely away after a few weeks. That or I'm so used to
it I can't tell any more.
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On 10/25/06, Zach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Dropping in from lurk mode, wowie zowie you guys have too much time on
your ha
s the leather in a
condition that I would consider sitting on.
Maybe Zach should try both and report back? How about if I send him an
ounce or so of neatsfoot oil, and you send him a little Leatherique to
test with? Email me offlist with your mailing address, Zach.
Thanks
-Dave Walton
On 10/
over. Plan to hit them again next
summer. I'm a bit worried about the long term effect of the neatsfoot
oil on the foam in the seats, but so far, so good.
-Dave Walton
On 10/25/06, Rusty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
How long did you leave it on? What was the outside temperature when y
P ended up paying for repairs on a number of vehicles that
were damaged by the initial release of the fuel. No doubt, a number of
failures were never linked to BP - fancy that. The additive package
has since been modified and complaints died down.
-Dave Walton
On 10/30/06, Dwight E. Giles,
Where is this place? I want to see if I can work it in to my driving
tour of National Parks next summer.
Thanks
-Dave Walton
On 10/31/06, TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
--
Message: 6
Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2006 20:16:47 -0500
From: "Michael Ha
. Have
not replaced them yet. Damn if I can figure out what good they are.
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On 10/31/06, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I finally ordered new mounts for my SDL, and went out to size up the
job. I quickly concluded it ain't as simpl
If you want good mileage above all else, get a diesel Jetta. You will
get close to 50 mpg highway. It's not a Mercedes, however...
-Dave Walton
On 11/1/06, Trampas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
First off this is for a 420SEL. I figured the 560SEL I have is low mileage
and runs great.
For pure comfort, you can't beat a W140. Expensive to maintain, however.
The amount of rear leg room in the SDL is unsurpassed.
I test drove a diesel Jetta and a diesel Passat, and then decided to
buy my first used Mercedes.
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On 11/1/06, Trampas &l
Yep. He's the guy that spray painted everything silver so it would look "Cool".
-Dave Walton
On 11/8/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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