Hmmmnh. the Missus got herself one of those benchtop water purifier thingies
cause she is on a health kick. Might have to raid that. Adelaide tap water
is notoriously bad, great for brewing heavy beers such as stout and ale but
no good for the lighter beers like pilsner.
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Direct injection.
Glow plugs went out with the ark.
My 81 Mog has no glow plugs and starts instantly but puts out mog stink
until warmed up properly.
Then again my 87 Nissan Patrol has glow plugs but I think they just copied
the Merc diesel engine, except it has pushrods.
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No, unless you like skinned knuckles. It has to be something flat so it will
not slip off. Those bolts should not be tight but may be corroded. It helps
to leave the serpentine belt in place to help hold the pulley.
Hendrik
who doesn't like skinned knuckles but always ends up with them
- O
Yeah but you'd still charge them for a complete overhaul:-) with old parts
off other carbies to show the customer
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From: "Trampas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'"
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 10:08 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Stalls in gear wh
Wrong, they go in the bottom corner to minimise airflow disturbance, I am
surprised you haven't overheated your motor by putting it there. Marshall
would probably know the job number for putting a badge on the grille.
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From: "LT Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Merced
No they reflect the fact that most times people are buying a piece of crap
without test driving or inspection. If you went to look at a car in the real
world you can make a judgement as to wether the car is worth the asking
money, on sharkbay you have a description and perhaps fuzzy pictures (by
So, how much is the SLC worth now and how much will it be worth after you
totaled it because the cheap tyres could not stop you. I nearly knocked a
young fella off a scooter the other day because the "bargain " tyres my Mum
on her car didn't bite into the bitumen, just skidded until I hit the ke
The squealing is the pump having to work real hard to get the wheels to turn
because your steering box is stuffed, replace the steering box (one from the
wreckers will do if it has minimal play), change the power steering fluid
and filter, thighten drive belts to correct tightness and see where
Hang on aren't you on a buying freeze?
So if you win, will you be parting it out? I may be interested in the grille
to put up on the wall as a display.
Actually now I think about it, perhaps you could cut the nose off for me to
hang on the wall.
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From: "Kaleb C. St
So if everybody drinks poison you will too?
There are good drivers in this world and there are bad drivers who are
mostly responsible for rising insurance premiums. Signalling should be an
automatic thing that is done without even thinking about it, like putting on
a seatbelt.
Sounds like the
Merc spec is 81 foot/pounds, which mine are.
The tire place I use has torque wrenches and use them.
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From: "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006 5:17 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] How to remove tight lug bolts?
The
I know this may come as a shock to you nice people in the US of A but there
are motorists outside of the USA. Perhaps the title of the post should be
worst place in the US to drive.
Then again perhaps it is right.
Hendrik
who just made a mental note not to drive in the states, seeing they got t
Well I guess it was envisaged by the engineers/designers that the fuel lines
would have been replaced at the first sign of ageing. Although in the real
world the situation is somewhat different. I would think to be any real
threat you would have to be driving the life out of the car before the
The law here says that indicators must be used when changing lanes, does not
matter if anyone is there to see them or not.
With me it's an automatic thing like checking the blind spot.
First thing I do is indicate, quick check of the mirrors and a look over the
shoulder to see if an idiot is sit
I take it you have never operated a heavy vehicle in traffic, I make a point
of giving commercial drivers a fair go on the roads because they put up with
the penisheads all day.
It also doesn't hurt to flash your high beams to let the truck driver know
you have seen his/her intention to change l
Over here it is the law that every truck has two large signs on the back
that states to give way to turning heavy vehicles. This is mainly related to
when a truck has to turn from the outside lane around a corner but it is
also related to changing lanes.
Basically if a truck says it has to chan
Europe is a long way from where I am and seeing that I am down under we do
things back to front as well. Over here a flash of the high beams means you
have seen the indicators, you are going to give way and it is safe to change
lanes. Do it right and you'll earn a wave from the truckie. It is ha
Yeah but only if you are warning others about a speed trap:-)
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From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 1:20 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] flashing
Here (MD/DC) it's illegal to flash one's high beams.
No that's optional. Some of the big companies do but most don't.
I could just imagine all the young drivers on their mobile phones ringing up
complaining that a truck pushed them out of the way because they where
wy too busy talking to their friends on the phone to notice the truckie
indica
Hi Howard,
How are things in old blighty? Perhaps it is a matter of pulling it out and
giving the contacts a clean.
Might be a fairly big job to get at it, unless you can get at it from the
top. If you do pull it out let us know how you did it, currently we have two
201's in the fleet and chan
Don't think the 114 came with K-jet, only D-jet, which is a work of art and
more efficient than K if set up right.
Hendrik
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From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 7:32 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '75
Fluid, filter and hoses if they are starting to leak.
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From: "RICHARD FIne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 2:16 AM
Subject: [MBZ] ordered steering gear box,thinking to replace
left/center/right tie rod assemblies...anything else?
My gear
If you look at the Q and A you will find that the seller says there is a
prob with the shipping calculator, $7 in the continental US.
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From: "Michael Hall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 5:18 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
So is that why MB sells a special PS fluid?
You'll probably find that the price of proper MB PS(bought aftermarket)
fluid is similar to M1 ATF.
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From: "Bob Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 7:48 AM
Subjec
Parts are available but mucho 's.
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From: "Jeff Zedic" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 5:48 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] drugs?
Dude!
That's a 300D Adenauer!
It's an awesome car and that is pretty cheap becaus
ontrol unit in the drivers door which you could hold in the palm of your
hand.
Gerry
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From: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Parts are available but mucho 's.
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From: "Jeff Zedic" <[EMAIL PR
A better way is to compare spark plug colour, I know not as exciting as
drilling holes but it is the preferred method.
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From: "Frederick W Moir" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 1:52 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mixture Con
Don't forget the self opening/closing boot or trunk as you say.
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From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 8:33 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] drugs?
That would be the M100 engine, identical to the 300 SEL 6
I would say that there are safety things in place like a pressure valve,
when I get to play with one I'll let you know wether it has or not.
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From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 9:25 AM
Subject: Re
Easy done but I am of the view that I keep the original one in there and
manually adjust it as I need it, the one on my 230E does not work because it
needs a rebuild so I put it up 3/4 of the way and stuck Christmas tinsel on
it.Ho Ho Ho.. but beware this is the heavy duty antenna and no
The last I heard Davide was into Jaguars, he doesn't post on the OZBENZ
(formerly OZVETS) forum anymore. Guess I'll see him one day standing next to
some British pile of crap with steam coming out of the engine bay. I'll pull
up and ask him wether he needs a hand and when he says yeah great mate
here still using drum brakes.
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From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 8:57 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Speaking of Davide Frada, anyone heard anything from him?
Hendrik Riessen
You have more chance of being able to change things for the better being
within the club than standing on the outside and complaining about how
things are run. I have issues with the local MB club as well but I do not
whinge about it. I do state my views if people ask but I am not white anting
Yes but you are condeming a whole organisation because of the actions of a
few people and then calling them names on a mail list. Sounds like you have
some issues and using Kaleb's list to vent your anger.
Of course there is going to be members who are only interested in having
power and playing
Ooooh, well I suppose when that sort of money is involved people will do all
sorts of nasty things to squeeze the goose that lays the golden eggs. Sounds
to me like there are not enough checks and balances in place to keep things
fair and honest.
Hopefully the club can sort itself out and concen
Ummhnh that is a VW transporter (well that is what they are called over
here) and not a Mog as promised in the subject line.
Hendrik
with a big turboless UNIMOG (and yes I am allowed to use caps for writing
UNIMOG)
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From: "Zeitgeist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Merc
ver here (see sig)
On 10/11/06, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Ummhnh that is a VW transporter (well that is what they are called over
here) and not a Mog as promised in the subject line.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
&#
Well there are two options, it is either electrical or fuel related. Usally
if it is fuel there will be a bit of rough running before shut down whereas
electrical is like flicking a switch, one second it is running good and then
it is dead.
You may be able to wire up a test light to your fuel pu
Not without proper diagnoses, those suckers are pricey.
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From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 8:03 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] cutting out.Ignition? 103/300se
Replace the fuel pump relay.
Peter
On Oc
No I don't think so, however I am not ruling anything out at this stage.
However a combination of sunspots and curses could explain the behaviour of
politicians and some members of this list.
That gets me thinking, does the 300 cut out more during a full moon? It
could be suffering from weremerc
.
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From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 10:32 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Why we tech autocross cars
> OK - I'm dense - how did the nuts come off during the first seconds of the
>
" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 12:50 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Commie Cars, was Re: well they showed up with the bags
> Hendrik Riessen wrote:
>
>> I guess now that communism is wearing an expensive business suit and
>
In Saigon you can visit the presidential palace and in the basement there is
a finnie, which was used a staff car. There is also a Huey parked on the
roof which was used by the then president to go for rides around the place.
Also there is a couple of T 56 tanks parked in the garden, not the rea
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
OK folks I used to be digest man but someone suggested placing a filter in
place so all the [MBZ] mail goes into a seperate inbox and I can then go
through all the stuff from MBZ and keep it seperate from other email.
Hendrik
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From: "R. Bruce McCreary" <[EMAIL PROTECTE
Gday folks,
I am thinking about buying a Unimog for a business venture.
Does anyone on this list know anything much about them or perhaps point me in
the right direction to someone who does.
http://www.awdsales.com.au/used/usedm5.htm
or check out ebay number 4559011099
As you can see it has not d
Hi Roberto,
I take it the zenith carbys use a dual barrel set up with one barrel for low
revs and power. The second barrel starts working under full throttle/power?
Have you checked wether the second barrels are getting fuel?
Also check your timing to make sure the ignition is getting
advanced/ret
Hi Loren,
I would expect that there is a Mog in that power range, the question is how
much money you have to spend? A good condition unimog is not cheap but will
deliver the goods. I was talking to a bloke who owns seven of them and he
reckons that he got 15,000hrs out of one without having to tou
Couple more links to try
http://www.offroad-imports.com/index.php
http://www.eurotruck-importers.com/dieselmogs.htm
hope this helps
Hendrik
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From: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi folks,
In my never-ending quest for knowledge I came across these being flogged on
ebay, has anyone had any experience with these things?
ebay number: 6549510269
Thanks a bunch in advance,
Hendrik
84 230E (wife)
81 230TE (in bits)
82 200 (uncle)
86 190E (mom)
and hopefully soon a big green
Hi Jeff,
In a previous ebay auction a set of these went for AU$200+ so I might check
out the UK ones.
Hendrik
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From: "Jeff Zedic" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 6:01 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] These any goo
I think it is time to seek professional help Kaleb. This seems to be
becoming an obsession:-)
Addicted to ebaying I think it is called(aaah the lure of the bargain).
Seriously the seller has a 0 feedback score so I would want to look at the
car in person before handing over the hard earned. Then ag
Hi,
Be careful when doing this, some fuel caps are vented and I do not think
Mercedes intended them to be swapped over.
The trick with leaking oil caps is to get a balance between being tight and
loose. They should be hard to remove, if the oil cap in question is not
difficult to remove then it is
I'm just amazed that these people know so much more about making cars run more
efficiently than car manufactures who are spending millions to make their
motors more fuel efficient. Maybe someone should forward this to manufacturers
so that these gizmos can be installed at the factory.
I suppose
Hi Gary,
No I won't be bidding but I thought I asked anyway, is that some sort of leak
in the first picture or the remains of a car washing job?
Hendrik
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From: Schisler, Gary
To: Mercedes mailing list
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 8:10 PM
Subject: [MBZ]
Hi
I have heard that Toyotas have pretty good seats. Don't know if they are in
the Mercedes league.
Hendrik
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From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 11:37 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] preferred
A car running on unleaded will still pollute, it just does not pump out lead
as well as all the other nasties.
I tried pure bio-diesel but it kept blocking my filters so now I am running
B20 and yes it does smoke less and it is better for the injection pump
because they are phasing in the new low-s
OK just so everyone knows, if you have an accident that is due to your car
being defective and they can prove that you knew about this defect then
there is a very good chance you WILL go to jail if people are seriously
injured or killed. Saying to the judge that someone on an internet list said
it
Money can't buy class (it can buy fancy cars and other stuff but if you are
a poor goon you will be a rich goon as well).
Betcha if one of those car detailers see's that SLR parked on the street
he/she won't be giving it a loving wipe down.
Hendrik
all class
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From:
Well nothing really much to say, you made a mistake and learned from it.
Have you left tools in the engine bay since?
My biggest problem is that I rush my work towards the end of the job,
particularly if I am working to solve a problem and then in the euphoria of
finding what the problem is, not
How much did the relay cost, if you don't mind me asking? I got one replaced
a few years ago in a 86 190E and it was about AU$500, which had I known what
I know now I would have not bought it but instead fixed the old one up.
Which, like you, I have since done. Anyway good to see you've got it s
Merc ones use a 7 or 8 pin set up.
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From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 6:57 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel pump relay
Trampas wrote:
I am not sure about Porsche, but on the Mercedes it has a circui
Could it be you have a selector problem? Or perhaps you have a problem with
the valve body, like a sticky valve that is now stuck open? I am guessing
here but would advise to get under the car and make sure the selector is
selecting. Other than that it is expert time. Perhaps drain the fluid and
Probably rub on engine components. I use a aftermarket product specifically
designed for the job, which is about 1/2" thick. Have had it on my 230E for
well over two years and still looks like new. I have heard people say that
the pad they bought from dealers is rubbish and not lasting. This is
I think you may try that first and let us know how Grandma's old rug does
under the bonnet.
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From: "Redghost" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 2:13 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hood pad life (or lack of)
Why not just get
Far as I know all four speed Merc boxes are designed to start in second, the
operators manual makes reference to this if I remember right.
The normal shift pattern is 2 3 4, selecting S will lock out 4th so the
shift pattern is 2 3, selecting L while driving will put the box in second
until you
Loads of 3 speeds went into Benzes, they actually are a superb gearbox.
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From: "Loren Faeth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 5:11 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D?
even the 110 automatics were/a
I buy this stuff in a roll from a place that specialises in insulation (for
the music industry and such), it has it's own self adhesive backing but it
is not that good so I spray some glue on the hood and cut the insulation to
suit.
Here is a picture of someone fitting it:
http://www.autospeed.
Seems to me you answered your own question. It's like fitting an ashtray
(although these days ashtrays seem to be becoming optional extras) in a car
for no smokers.
It is better to have something you might never need than to not have it and
one day need it.
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From:
Generally it is recommended to move left front to left rear and the same for
the other side. This is because the tyre (regardless of being directional or
not) "gets used" to going in one direction and if it suddenly goes the other
way there may be increased tyre wear and other problems. Generall
Children Children Children, play nice. Personally I can see the reason why
turbo Diesels would start in first, it is a matter of spinning up the mill
to get turbo pressure. Anybody who has had anything to do with turbo Diesel
engines will tell you about turbo lag, that period (usally below 1500r
Oooh I like the sound of that one, where do I find it?
Seriously, it was looking pretty immature for a while there. Sounded like
some drunks in a bar just before closing time.
It is usally a good idea if you are not sure wether to send a message to let
it sit overnight and look at it in the morn
Well I guess the term expert comes from experience, or to put it another way
an expert is someone with a lot of experience.
Hendrik
who is not really an expert on anything
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From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, October 2
Sounds like you may have crap in the valve body, about the only thing
possibly to try before disassembly is a tranny flush.
Hendrik
now pretending to be an expert in automatic transmissions
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From: "BIll Phelps" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2
oh no, not another gun thread...
Hendrik
who is taking the piss
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From: "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 11:09 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles
It was released in 1894 so the West was essentiall
The chain in the 103 is reputed to be a relatively reliable item, when I
mean relative I am speaking of the M102 which formed the basis of 103.
The 103 is a smoother, more balanced motor that does not chew chains as much
as the 102.
If you don't mind me asking Peter, what forms your basis for sta
Look even nicer in a bright red paintjob, personally I'd be too scared to
drive it for fear of damaging it.
Guess that is why I drive bargain bin Mercs.
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From: "BillR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'"
Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 1:37 AM
Subje
That's what I used to believe until I heard from quite a few sources that
the 103 is way better on timing chains because the camshaft does not
'vibrate' as much as the 102 camshaft. Of course I have no definitive proof
of this (as in factory technical literature), so I am not going to dig my
he
The econometer would be in the red with the engine off. Also the odometer
numbers don't line up too well...hmmmnh.
But worst of all it is just about out of fuel.
I suppose it could be a dodgy gauge or sender, don't think it is a fuse
cause other things run off the same fuse.
However if the c
This is like the unit I made, except mine only has three LEDs.
Easy to make if you know a little bit about electronics. Once constructed
just hook it up to battery and the O2 sensor then go for a drive and watch
the light show.
Hendrik
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From: "M.Afzaal.Khan" <[EMA
http://makeashorterlink.com/?R1F321F0E
Might help if I put in a link so you can see what I am talking about.
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From: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2006 10:49 AM
Subject:
So it's similar to having the mother in law on the backseat?
Hendrik
who once again has an attempt at humour
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From: "Bob Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 9:28 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Flex disk change
I rec
Well it does say it is an exclusive discussion forum, no people with old
rust buckets allowed.
Hendrik
who has to go back to building a retaining wall:-(
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From: "Michael Hall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 11:46
AMG did fiddle with the 110, or perhaps just put on a fancy rocker cover
http://www.mercedes-damien.com/historique/amg%20sous%20menu/AMG%20W123/amg%20w123.htm
http://www.amg-classics.de/6601.html
They even did the 102
http://www.geocities.com/johan01.geo/AMG/
Interesting to note that AMG where not
I seem to remember those whackos from Top Gear crashing a smart into a brick
wall and it stood up quite well.
In 20 years from now I'll probably be driving an electric smart, or perhaps
I won't. Personally I liked the roadster but they have stopped production I
think.
BTW the local dealer has 4
My recently acquired 85 190E 5 speed has been a bit sluggish at take off. I
put it down to wrong diff ratio but since putting in a better set of engine
mounts it has been good to drive (I can even get the wheels spinning). Does
the alignment of the drive train have an impact on performance or am
There is a Yank delivered 300D on Aussie ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mercedes-300D-Diesel-1977-Sedan-Brown_W0QQitemZ330044912587QQihZ014QQcategoryZ135585QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
lovely brown colour too.
Hendrik
who won't be bidding on poo coloured, big bumpered cars, whose exhaust is
held up with s
I was looking through the latest Victorias Secret catalouge and there where
quite few things that caught my eye.
Hendrik
who is only joking and also has a weakness for handy tools (like I wouldn't
mind a fuel pressure checker for my CIS systems)
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From: "LarryT" <[
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From: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Me
Don't know, you'll have to email the seller perhaps. Shouldn't think it
would be too hard if you have a donor car.
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From: "Jeff Zedic" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 2:47 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] DaimlerCrysler's
Good to see you back, they've been relying on me to answer all the hard
questions.
Hendrik
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From: "Marshall Booth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 7:27 AM
Subject: [MBZ] I'm back
Just took a walkabout!
Mars
She'd be a powerfull beast with a 2.4 litre Diesel. Bit of a headwind and
you'll be going backwards.
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From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Diesel List"
Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 7:05 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Jim C. gets a new motorhome
Wow, for th
Yeah especially seeing I don't know a lot about MB Diesels.
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From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 1:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I'm back
thats scary.
What I usally do in a case like this is to cut an allen key just enough so
it sits in the bolt plus a little bit sticking out and then get the
approprate size spanner on what is left sticking out. Good idea to get the
ring end on the allen key.
One of the tricks is not to get the allen key hot
Shouldn't that read: Delete as not needed
Ze engrish language is, as you say, a big mistery to me.
Hendrik
I am from Barcelona and speak gd English
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From: "Redghost" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 2:38 PM
S
Then again it could just be a leaky O ring but will still cost money,
especially over here where you are not allowed to charge/discharge systems
without a license.
That's the story with my new to me 201, a leaky O ring is the problem(well
the idler bearing sounds like it has seen better days) bu
Of course this is MB we are talking about, engineered like no other car.
Probably superior in operation but hellishly expensive to fix if it breaks.
Don't know wether Rusty stocks too many of these clutches?
Hendrik
who wonders if other MB all wheel drive systems like the ML and G use the
same
Now that Marshall has returned from his little journey into the unknown
pwehaps we could ask him wether he has any definitive literature in regards
to wether MB turbo Diesels start in first or second gear. I don't want to
start that arguement again but I don't think it ever got resolved one way
Far as I now the only two ways are replacement or taking it to a pro dash
repair place, personally I just put a dash mat over the cracks(held in place
with srews) and pretend that is how it came from the factory. There was a
genuine dash for a 201 on sharkbay a while back but they wanted big dol
Ooooh I'll have 5 at that price.
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