Re: [MBZ] Anyone know of a good seat repair site?

make the move. I plan to drill a hole in the motor frame to cure that problem. Until I reassemble, I don't know if you can crank the motors with the motor frame fastened to the side rails or not, I have them loose right now so I can move it all around. I'll post my findings. Harry Wat

Re: [MBZ] SOS - '87 190Dt Overheat!

Careful with that water hose in the radiator. House hold pressure can be up to 50lbs, more than some radiators can take. Ask the preacher what happened when I worked on one of the church buses, don't ask me. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

Re: [MBZ] Need EE help to test SDL seat motor

red directly. When I plugged it in the car, the fore/aft would only go aft. The rear up/down would only go down. The front up/down does okey. I'll try to find out what the switch is sending to the seat next. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual t

Re: [MBZ] Need EE help to test SDL seat motor

Wow Curt, that's someting I want to try. How much tear down is needed to get a shot inside? Curt wrote: I was surprised how easily a shot of contact cleaner fixed the seat switches in my 190D. I squirted a little in there without even taking the switch apart, just stuck the little straw around in

[MBZ] Sweet seat success

first. then compressed air and then the contact cleaner. A few switching cycles and everything began to work. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset

threw a rag over it, got under a tarp to eyeball. We used light tables to check flatness of carbon seals for jet engines but that was a tad more sophisticated than what Dad did. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset

Congrates, GO GOO. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 5:20

[MBZ] Tire repair supplies

I cannot find a source for the so called mushroom tire patch. I have over Googled and getting dizzy. Anyone ? TIA Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

Re: [MBZ] Steel ball of main oil gallery

I believe it provides a means to rod out and clean oil passages. I don't think its done unless the block is out of the car. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: "ned kleinhenz" <[EMAIL PRO

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum cruise controls

That's exactly what I thought, amazing. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday,

Re: [MBZ] '87 td for $3900

I am sorry for your loss Rick, your family is in my prayers. Harry Watkins Newton, MS > Sorry for the late reply on this one, my brother passed away this evening. I > Rick Knoble > '85 300 CD > '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?

vain to teach me EPC and ... Hurry back Joe. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans > > Joe Knight just picked up a set ... > > Haven't heard anything from him lately. Is he not on this list? > > > Craig >

Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

Congratulations Jim. Harry - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 4:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon > (The cruise is fixed. What a nightmare!) > > -- Jim > > March 25

Re: [MBZ] 603 Fan removal

led you and got the info. Then, many moons later he returned from his vacation with Katrina and answered my old email and here we are again. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: "Joe Knight" <[EMAIL PR

Re: [MBZ] Crunched wagon update

nice appraiser. Thanks for sharing. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: "Joe Knight" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, April 03,

Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

Neat Jim, I'm glad its working out so well Harry - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 1:05 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon > Drove it to band tonight. Raining, car full

Re: [MBZ] 82 300D-T running hot after acid flush

the flush thing. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > checking the actual temperature of the head. I am thinking I should > > just change the senso

Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

Where do you plan to market it? Harry - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Pulled the hood ornament. Looking at the manual, the old epoxied POS, > and the (partial) new star I now see what the huge spring to the > bottom of the grille is about: the locking col

Re: [MBZ] The Single Most Useful Tool

the name of the site and you can understand why. :>) http://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/default.asp?s_id=0 Keleb must have a deal going. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: "B Dike" <[EMAIL PROT

Re: [MBZ] 190D status (glow plugs today)

Don't tell SWMBA this but someone as smart as you are only unemployed because you want to be :>). If you were here, I'd pay you $4 an hour to work on the golf course, you could quit when you got rich. Harry - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discu

Re: [MBZ] Nice 95 S350D

Did the 95 350D have bad engines? I thought it was only low 90s. Anyhoo, the electronics scares me off. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans > I'm cheap too, but selectively so. Otherwise, I'd still be driving my 1969 > Plymou

Re: [MBZ] Hard Starting 240D

Sure sounds like glow plugs. If you can direct some hot air into the intake with a heat gun or blow dryer and it starts better, probably is glow plugs. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: "Fred Jo

Re: [MBZ] Special tools

Good tip John. I've got some laying around but never thought of this. Thanks Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: "John Berryman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Dicussion Li

Re: [MBZ] Back in the fold, my uncrunched '87 300TD

Joe I'm glad for you that it turned out well, but it was not luck and we all learned somethings for when its our turn. Two atta-boys. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: "Joe Knight" <[EM

Re: [MBZ] W123 euro ?

Joe That may be for the headlight up and down vacuum control, there is one on my Euro but its out of state with a grandson so I can't look. It works. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: "Joe Knigh

Re: [MBZ] 124 brokn wndo

Wilton Tell me about water injection in the BUFF and KC 135. Maybe only one had it, ICR. Thanks Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: "wilton strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMA

Re: [MBZ] Too young for a Wagon?

"Sure is small", was my first impression of my 85 TD. I really like to drive it and I love its versatility but my first MB was an 86 SDL and I always go back to that, spoiled I guess. When time allows, I'll make some repairs and Ebay it. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver

Re: [MBZ] 124 brkn wndo

Thanks Wilton Harry - Original Message - From: "wilton strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 9:21 PM Subject: [MBZ] 124 brkn wndo > Harry, all BUFF's prior to H model used water injection for ~2 min on > takeoff only; increased thrust ~

Re: [MBZ] cruise control amps

It was Jim Friesen Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: "Craig McCluskey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "mercedes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 10:21 PM Subject: [M

[MBZ] DIY tire repair

first one took me two hours but I've cut that in half. Anyone out there that can share knowledge and experience with me? Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

Re: [MBZ] DIY tire repair

I bought the Harbor Freight Portable Tire Changer for $36 through the Inside Track Club and their tire spreader for $20. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]&g

Re: [MBZ] DIY tire repair

You've got that right, its hard work. However, I'm not running a tire shop, just trying to get things done right and not have to repay for do overs. I expect to do less than a dozen tires a year, but I'll feel good about what the family is riding on. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 8

Re: [MBZ] anyone need 240D parts?

Kaleb wrote: " I have a big stack of starters. Not sure what to do with them as most people buy new ones." A friend built a saw mill and used a stack of starters to move large logs and position them for cutting. It was quite a show and it worked well after getting the starters located where t

Re: [MBZ] DIY tire repair

ed it right off the car and it failed. I cleaned it up and it still failed. I removed the weights, balanced it and no more shaking. Of course that could be the beginning of a separation. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Me

Re: [MBZ] Brake Pad Suggestion

Any idea what the rotor wear and tear comparisons are between OE and ceramic pads? Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 12:2

Re: [MBZ] The sick OM616: one last gasp?

Could the thin flush be getting into the combustion area and being used as fuel? Harry - Original Message - From: "Steve MacSween" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 1:06 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] The sick OM616: one last gasp?

Re: [MBZ] 82 300TDt -wrecked

Joe Knight wrote this back in April. His approach paid off. "Finally! Just heard from the Farmers agent from up in the Redding area. She'd just gotten back from the body shop and has authorized repairs totalling a tad over $7200, supplements to follow. Anybody think of anything else I should

Re: [MBZ] tranny rebuild video

Thanks Dan, PayPal on the way. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans This is Dan, I am the one with the trans video. It is $39 for list members and that includes free shipping. If anyone wants to buy a copy, specify DVD or VHS and either use

Re: [MBZ] got my 87 300TD!

Chris wrote: "I'm trying to think of a good name...suggestions welcome" Lil Red Wagon. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: "Christopher McCann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: &

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, name calling, part 2, moron

Hear, Hear! Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > The MORON thread has gotten out of control. We now have people using > profanity which is not app

Re: [MBZ] Auto Shipping

Rick I used Allen Smith Auto Transport one time, door to door, from North Chicago to Newton, Ms, 86 SDL, $450 total. That was over a year ago when gas prices were lower. He and his son go everywhere except the NE in the winter. He has a 41 foot three car hauler, is fully insured and meets all DO

[MBZ] Consumers Reports battery ratings

them. Interesting read. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

[MBZ] Fuel prices check site, quick and easy

Try this site. It worked for me today and was correct. It only missed one station in my zip code that sells diesel. http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx?zip=&src=Netx Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

Re: [MBZ] Bilstein vs Monroe shocks on a 80 SD

. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

[MBZ] Fw: Auto Shipping

Donald > > I used Allen Smith Auto Transport one time, door to door, from North Chicago > to Newton, Ms, 86 SDL, $450 total. That was over two years ago when gas prices > were lower. He and his son go everywhere except the NE in the winter. He has > a 41 foot three car hauler, is fully insured an

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Any Know of an Acura List?

Bob I had two different people tell me that Auto Zone would hook up and tell me why my Toyota "Check engine" light was on. I took care of it myself but it might be worth a phone call to see how long their string is. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 2

[MBZ] Does this mean Mobil 1 will be replaced?

http://www.physorg.com/news8947.html I wish I was smart enough to understand it all, but I am not. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

Re: [MBZ] Does this mean Mobil 1 will be replaced?

Craig You're right, your link was the correct one. I got to it through a link at the other site. This sounds exciting, especially if, like you said, Mobil 1 could add it to their product. Harry > On Mon, 9 Jan 2006 15:52:14 -0600 "Harry Watkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs

three times more than standard bulbs. Throws a kink in my plans. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon Jan 16 02:05:31 2006 Received: from [70.184.21.183] (helo=[192.168.1.100]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtpa (

Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs

conversion into the US. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: "Dave M." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Harry, > > What were your plans that are now kinked? For the record, any cars > with 9004 bu

Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs

Bill CR did two tests, one for distance, outside on a moonless night, standing still and seeing what distance they could see signs they had set up. The brightness test was inside a dark building where they measured illuminance. Sounds like that may be what you saw in your shed. Harry Watkins

Re: [MBZ] Mechanic Malpractice (and stupid customers) wasReplacement Engine Compression

other stuff. Boo hoo, sigh, sob, sob. I've got to get over it and get my car back. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

Re: [MBZ] W210.025/OM606.962 delivery valves (finished!) -- HOWTO

A great write-up John. I've done the job on an SDL and your instructions would have been a treasure at that time. It goes in my vault for future use. Thanks for taking the time to share. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Ori

[MBZ] Intermittent cruise op, 85 TD

and quit. Coming back trip, it worked like a new one all the way with calling for it about four times. The return spring for the pedal seems pretty stiff to me and I wondered if that could be a cause. Where should I start looking? Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold

Re: [MBZ] The Car has arrived

Way to go Don, congrats and good luck. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 8:24 AM Subject: [MB

[MBZ] Blower motor fuse, 300 SDL

don't know. Thanks Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

Re: [MBZ] New Lubro Moly product

Does it say shake well before using? Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: "LT Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, Febru

Re: [MBZ] Walmart vs NAPA auto

work there and can see things not noticed at other places. I am looking for that next 4 for 1 split. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

[MBZ] Fw: Off Topic - FloLogic, was keeping warm

- Original Message - From: "Harry Watkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Dave Wakin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 9:02 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Off Topic - FloLogic, was keeping warm > $800, yeah, ouch. That is high but I would hav

Re: [MBZ] Tiny Tach

I'll bet the battery is replaceable, just not allowed for in the design. How about that Jim Cathey, is the battery replaceable? Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: "R A Bennell" <[EMAIL P

[MBZ] Delvac antifreeze

; -- Detroit Diesel 7SE298; -- MTU 5048; and, -- Mercedes DBL 7700. For more information about the Mobil Delvac Extended Life Coolant/Antifreeze and other ExxonMobil products and services call 1-800-MOBIL25 or visit www.mobildelvac.com. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL

Re: [MBZ] W124 8 Hole wheels

I didn't know that, thanks, we live and learn. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: "Rusty Cullens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <[EMAIL PROTE

Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads

m. I know, I don't need this many cars and I have a reduction plan in mind. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans 85 TD As Herr Doktor says is true. I would like to point out that it is a lot > cheaper to risk making a mistake with a kaleb

[MBZ] Drive shaft R&R? 85 300TD

Can the shaft be removed as one piece? Is this considered a three piece drive shaft? Thanks Harry

Re: [MBZ] Drive shaft R&R? 85 300TD

Great, now that its up, are there any answers? >:). Harry On 2/2/07, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Harry Watkins wrote: > I posted this about 5 hours ago and never saw it come up, is that normal? Sometimes - it's often at YOUR end. Marshall -- Marshall Booth

Re: [MBZ] Drive shaft R&R? 85 300TD

I've already got a Rusty order to replace, disks, bearing and support and trans mount. Thanks again Peter Harry On 2/2/07, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: You can leave the disk on the tranny an diff. However, I'd mark the flanges so you can put it back in the same place. Just t

[MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question

IIRC, in a thread about shipping parts, Kaleb said he shipped with just a tag, no boxing. Was that correct and was it UPS? I know I got a Ford gas tank with only enough cardboard for addresses, also wheels and tires. Thanks for any input. Harry

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question

ers.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message ----- From: "Harry Watkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question

Thanks John Was all of this UPS? It sounds like shipping a drive shaft without boxing is a go. Harry On 2/4/07, John W. Reames III <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Sun, 4 Feb 2007, LarryT wrote: > I rec'd a muffler via UPS which was taped and bubbled wrapper (mostly on the > ends) and there w

Re: [MBZ] Cracked head?

Sorry to hear about your head problem, but I look forward to the education we will get from your experience. How did the cold pressure test turn out? Thanks Harry On 2/4/07, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: These cars simply do not last like those from the 50s. ;) On 2/3/07, P

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question

some rules that you must follow when attaching a shipping label. You can research on UPS.com or call your local office. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harry Watkins Sent: Sunday, February 0

[MBZ] Drive shaft removal steps, 85 300TD

Thanks to Peter and others, the job was made easy. While its fresh on my mind, I'll share the steps I took. Keep in mind that this is an 85 300TD and I've no experience with other models. I have the paper manual and read the procedure before hand, however, more than one model was covered and I go

Re: [MBZ] Drive shaft removal steps, 85 300TD

Send again On 2/5/07, Harry Watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks to Peter and others, the job was made easy. While its fresh on my mind, I'll share the steps I took. Keep in mind that this is an 85 300TD and I've no experience with other models. I have the paper man

Re: [MBZ] Drive shaft removal steps, 85 300TD

3rd try to run this out of my barn. Harry On 2/5/07, Harry Watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks to Peter and others, the job was made easy. While its fresh on my mind, I'll share the steps I took. Keep in mind that this is an 85 300TD and I've no experience with other

Re: [MBZ] Drive shaft removal steps, 85 300TD

I moved it from the "sent mail" to the inbox to try again. Harry On 2/5/07, Harry Watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 3rd try to run this out of my barn. Harry On 2/5/07, Harry Watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thanks to Peter and others, the job was made

Re: [MBZ] Drive shaft removal steps, 85 300TD

#x27;83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD - Original Message - From: "Harry Watkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 9:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Drive sha

Re: [MBZ] Drive shaft removal steps, 85 300TD

Thanks David, what time did my original go through? I sure wasted some band width, sorry. Harry On 2/5/07, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Harry Watkins wrote: > Hi Ralph > > No, yours was the first. Don't know what I am doing wrong. This is the > s

Re: [MBZ] Drive shaft removal steps, 85 300TD

Kaleb I am using Gmail for the list, how do I change that setting? I have perhaps looked in the wrong place. Thanks Harry On 2/6/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: You probably have your settings set to not receive your own posts. Harry Watkins wrote: > Hi Ral

Re: [MBZ] CF light bulbs (was: OT - Global Warming rebuttal)

This is what I am waiting for, Nanotech stuff. That bigger picture soon will be clearer: PolyBrite plans to begin shipping white LED bulbs to light up homes, offices, street lamps, theaters, hotels, you name it. Scianna said the LED bulbs are far more energy efficient than traditional incandesce

Re: [MBZ] instrument cluster removal

Someone on the list suggested that paint can openers from the hardware store make excellent cluster pullers. Haven't tried them myself. The FEMA guy from New York I think. Harry On 2/10/07, Billr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks Werner - I had indeed made them too short. BillR Jacksonville

Re: [MBZ] Ball joint replacement

Real nice write-up JW. It will be a keeper for me. Thanks Harry On 2/23/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The sway bar bushings are THE WORST. Figure at least 8-10 hours work to do them alone because of their position (underneath all of the electronics/fusebox/brake booster t

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Euro terror alerts

I have heard the thumb is a great tool on the human body and I have discovered how great the delete key works for this thread. Please let me know when all of this 20/20 hind sight solves these problems in a perfect way. Harry On 2/27/07, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hendrik Riess

[MBZ] OT Need a link to 1970 280SL info

A friend is having problems with auto trans slipping, supposedly rebuilt. Does anyone have a source(s)? Thanks Harry

[MBZ] Questions on my windfall

A friend needed to borrow a VOM and I took one of my many $2.99 Harbor Freight units over and told him to keep it. He said while you are here, I need to get rid of some 124 parts left over from his once owned 300E. So I get four wheels with a fair amount of the Michelin rubber still there. Bran

Re: [MBZ] Server back up

U DA Man, Thanks Kleb Harry On 5/19/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If you are reading this, the lists should be back up. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84

[MBZ] No turn signals and no 4-way flasher, 81 240D

I examined all the fuses and replaced the ones listed for these items but it didn't help. Any ideas?? Thanks Harry

Re: [MBZ] No turn signals and no 4-way flasher, 81 240D

Success, it started working at about push number 30. I applied Deoxit into all the cracks and I'm back in working order. Thanks to all of you, once again the list pulled me out. Thanks Kleb. Harry On 5/27/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Keep in mind that if there is anything up

Re: [MBZ] OT: I think this qualifies

And not one piece of a microwave oven. Harry On 6/5/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: [...] > I *think* this qualifies as a Jim Cathy repair Well there was no use of Shoo Goo -- 1983 300D 1966 230

[MBZ] OT Satellite Internet connection?

Anyone connected to one of these? I think there are two choices, but I'm not sure about that. I'll not live long enough to see DSL or cable in the area I live and the ten miles of twisted copper coming my way is getting older as we speak. Harry ___ http://www.

Re: [MBZ] OT Satellite Internet connection?

e they are currently paying like $50 for a second phone line and > dial-up accesss and due to their distance out, they can't connect at more > than about 21K... > > Levi > > On 6/18/07, Harry Watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Anyone connected to one of

[MBZ] OT Snap-on tool warranty

I have four snap-on ratchets that are shot. I have ran out of ways to try to get them replaced or repaired. When I called the larger shops in the area to get a truck schedule, I find out no trucks come into this area. A few weeks ago someone posted a Snap-on link and I went there and emailed for

Re: [MBZ] OT Snap-on tool warranty

Thanks Mitch, if someone doesn't have a better idea I'll take up on your offer. I tried the phone route for about three days, round and round we went trying to find a close truck, never happened. Harry On 7/6/07, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > One of my former clients used to have

[MBZ] OT, Kabota diesel power problem question

What effect would bypassing the supply pump have on power? Someone has looped the inlet to the outlet with a short piece of hose The new owners of the golf course asked me to look at one of their Toro mowers that runs weak. I replaced both breather elements, both fuel filters and drained the fue

Re: [MBZ] OT, Kabota diesel power problem question

e not getting cooled so they get hot, expand and shut down. How about that theory? Harry On 8/12/07, dave walton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm familiar with the Kubota D905 3cylinder diesel. > The return line always has a healthy flow of fuel going through it. > > -Da

[MBZ] 280E, AT, won't shift into third

A guy looking to buy one of my SDLs has a 1977 and he says it won't shift to 3rd gear. Says the tach keeps climbing, but no shift. I told him someone on this list will have the answer. Any ideas? Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official li

Re: [MBZ] 280E, AT, won't shift into third

Thanks John, that would do it. Are most of the kickdown switches inside, under the pedal? Harry On 8/16/07, John Freer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Perhaps the kickdown switch under the gas pedal is stuck? > > On 8/16/07, Harry Watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] 124 screw/clip terminals/FUSE panel

Thanks Wilton, this one gets a gold star in my gmail account. Thanks for sharing. Harry On 8/17/07, wilton strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > As I suspected, electric screw terminals in my 87 300D are, indeed, > mounted > on underside of the FUSE panel/holder under left rear corner of

[MBZ] tick, tick, tick, very fast under the hood?

1986 300 SDL. Its coming from right behind the IP. I think its to do with the cruise control but moving the lever doesn't change anything. Anyone had this happen? Any clues? Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://ww

Re: [MBZ] Was Virtual Pillory: Come jeer at the idiot!, now handguns & the law

In Jackson, MS, a 78 year old man fought and killed an intruder in his house. A TV reporter asked him how it felt to fight someone 1/3 of his age. He said "he wasn't any younger than them bullits". After all, its them fast little things that come out the front of the gun that hurts the most. Ha

Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: tick, tick, tick, very fast under the hood?

't recall what that pod does, yet it doesn't > > seem like an issue. It > > might be a pod that isn't part of the earlier > > models, as it seems like > > more pods were added on the '85 and later. > > > > Rob (avoiding the gun and penis th

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