We'll be eagerly awaiting your results - I REALLY wish I hadn't thrown out the
bad struts from my '87 wagon two summers ago.
How did you already get the old apart?
-Max
From: Jim Cathey
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Sent: Wed, December 22, 2010 2:18:46 AM
Su
OK, didn't realize there was a difference between 126 struts and 124.
-Max
From: Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com>
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Sent: Wed, December 22, 2010 9:04:41 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL
The 87 TD struts are different and I have been to
Have one of those dead floor jacks also, I have to say that I've lost
confidence
in the thing at this point and I'm not sure I'd want myself or anyone else to
use it.
-Max
From: Rich Thomas
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Sent: Wed, December 22, 2010 10:05:47
To finish the story, yesterday I had four new shoes put on the wagon
(Bridgestone Potenza's from TireBuyer, previously discussed) and a four
wheel alignment at one of my favorite local businesses, Gerald's Tires and
Brakes. Following someone's example on this list, I provided a copy of the
MB alig
-Max
From: Mitch Haley
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Sent: Wed, December 22, 2010 8:20:12 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] The continuing 124 rear suspension saga
Max Dillon wrote:
> To finish the story, yesterday I had four new shoes put on the wagon
> (Bridgestone Potenza's from TireB
Don't forget about those injection line clips, or broken lines may be in your
future (and get the rubber bumpers that do underneath them while you're making
the order). Also, if you didn't replace the intake manifold gaskets, it may
not
seal and will leak out black sooty oily ooze.
-Max
_
The good news is she's OK and was in the right make of car in the event
something worse than a curb was in the path.
-Max
From: Curt Raymond
To: Diesel List
Sent: Wed, December 22, 2010 9:42:23 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Red goes in the ditch!
My wife learned (or re
I love that color. Only better colors are silver and ivory, IMO. 280S will
have dual carbs, 6 cylinder in line, right? I think it was a '69 280S that I
helped my father purchase in CA and drive back to WI.
-Max
From: David Bruckmann
To: mercedes@okiebenz.
I think you hack your DVD player to get that functionality (and more). Google
knows all...
-Max
From: Mitch Haley
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Sent: Thu, December 23, 2010 5:43:15 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Increasingly OT: Re: American Top Gear
Jim Cat
I love it! Unfortunately nothing for W124 yet...
-Max
From: Hans Neureiter
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Sent: Thu, December 23, 2010 6:25:20 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Tach Amp
How many of you have a malfunct tachometer in your old W 116,123, 124, 126,
etc.?
Predomi
Hail damage? No problem, bring your hair dryer and can-o-air, if the you-tube
link shared earlier is to be believed.
I'm seriously considering giving that a shot on my '95, which has a few
dings/dents. I'm wondering if using a heat gun vice a hair dryer would improve
the process, or would that
Cool website - added to my list-o-links - thanks for sharing!
-Max
From: Jaime Kopchinski
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Sent: Thu, December 23, 2010 8:59:27 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another $2500 W108 on CL
This is a bit of a myth. Perhaps it was valid when the
Actually, what sealed the deal was pr0n. That is also why Blu Ray has won, and
also why video over the internet exists and works so well. I read about this
in
a safe-for-work magazine several years ago.
-Max (why do I need to explain myself?)
From: Ed Booher
G-wagon is not a GL320. Check out this link for more info:
http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/10656/Models/Model_chart_2009_1.htm
G-wagon refers to the 463 chassis series, GL is on second page, 164 chassis
series.
-Max
From: Gerry Archer
To: Merced
When I was someplace hot and sandy, I saw several of the G-wagons in armored
trim. One day I was able to talk to the driver of one, and asked how she got
so
lucky to be driving such a beast, but she didn't have a clue. Like most US
drivers, I think she was more impressed by the hood ornament
LOL - somehow I missed this, Merry Christmas to you folks and everyone else on
this list as well.
-Max
From: Hendrik & Fay
To: Mercedes Discussion List ; Hendrik & Fay
Sent: Wed, December 22, 2010 2:17:30 PM
Subject: [MBZ] It's not Obamas fault
Things are
Discussion List
Sent: Thu, December 23, 2010 10:55:20 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap CD in OK City
did they use a hair drier in the video or a heat gun?
On 12/23/2010 8:36 AM, Max Dillon wrote:
> Hail damage? No problem, bring your hair dryer and can-o-air, if the you-tube
> link shared earlier is
I think it has more to do with bad solder joints buried under the RTV. That
reminds me - there is an Xbox "fix" that I've heard about for bad solder
joints,
which involves placing some part of the Xbox in an oven for a period of time,
which apparently flow the solder and restore functionality.
ter temperature.
-Max
From: Craig
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thu, December 23, 2010 1:56:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tach Amp
On Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:43:55 -0800 (PST) Max Dillon
wrote:
> I think it has more to do with bad solder joints buried under the RTV.
ound there? They are built in Austria, right?
--R
On 12/23/2010 10:22 AM, Max Dillon wrote:
> When I was someplace hot and sandy, I saw several of the G-wagons in armored
> trim. One day I was able to talk to the driver of one, and asked how she got
>so
> lucky to be driving such
I'll add one note, because I've BTDT and still haven't put back the lifting eye
back in place.
During the re-assembly, at this step:
- Reinstall all of the 14 T-40 manifold bolts, giving each one a...
Don't forget to re-install the lifting eye at cylinder #6.
-Max
-Original Message-
Fr
That would be worth pursuing, even if you have to pay a machine shop to
fabricate a pulley adapter and/or brackets. I'll bet far less expensive
than swapping an engine or a head. I'm tempted to have a friend w/ shop
tackle this, but I'd need some exact measurements and good drawings for him
to wo
I know of a fellow who used a power convertible top pump in lieu of the head
SLS pump, and he simply rigged a spring loaded normally off button to run
the pump when needed, which he said was usually only once every couple of
weeks unless he put a load of stuff in the car. I think he used a Cavalie
they were made out of
gold or something.
Very respectfully,
/s/
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD 332k miles
'95 E300 277k miles
'73 Balboa 20
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com
To
I just put the Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position (195/65R15) on my
wagon, and so far (about 1000 miles including a lot of wet even some snow) I
couldn't be happier. Replaced some Conti ProContact tires that had about
40k miles and were killed by bad suspension (now fixed). If anything
dev
What are you trying to fix? Unless you are treating a specific problem,
you're wasting money in my opinion.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mountain Man
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 10:28 PM
To: Mercedes D
In that case I recommend that you get a bottle of "Diesel 911" and keep it
with the car, so that you have a good additive option readily available
if/when the same problem develops. I found D911 on clearance at Wallyworld,
marked down from ~$9 to $4, so I picked up a couple and have one in each
di
I don't buy the sulfur/lubricity argument, nor the cetane-improving claims.
#2 ULSD is supposed to meet minimum lubricity standards, and if you read
Chevron's diesel fuel tutorial it points out that very few chemicals will
improve the cetane and all are much more expensive than #2 diesel, so you
ar
I wonder if that is due to the energy content? #2 has more BTU than
kerosene (and #1), perhaps it will melt from the heat or explode.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Saturday, January
I use the Turbo-Tax products, and find them to be fairly decent. My Wife is
self-employed, so a Schedule C is required; the only iffy-part was when we
switched from Tax Cut to Turbo-Tax and the depreciation for her equipment
required some extra study to make sure it was right, and I still think we
Opposite here in Chucktown; Local stores are more expensive, have less
selection.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Dieselhead
Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2011 10:40 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MB
Better yet, buy a fuel tank and have your local fuel delivery company bring
you whatever flavor you need, probably at the same as average pump prices.
I grew up in the country and we had a gasoline tank and natural gas tanks
(Stove/oven) and monthly deliveries. I think you'll probably either need
cedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Craig
Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 4:33 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software
On Sun, 2 Jan 2011 10:39:45 -0500 "Max Dillon"
wrote:
> Repeat same pattern for years 4 and 5, with the "mistake" in t
It's really not hard at all, and if you spring for the special tool which
holds the chain against the cam shaft gear (about $40 or so I think), the
risk of losing (loosing? Help me out here Rich) one or both ends of the
chain down the front engine cover is zero. Don't forget to replace the
gasket
Haven't heard from Wilton this holiday season - maybe his Bride finally got
him some twenny-foos and he's been busy chillin and cruizin wit da boys?
Very respectfully,
/s/
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD 334k miles
'95 E300 277k m
A mity-vac will be very useful for figuring out things vacuum related. Does
this car have the evil Chrysler servo ACC system? If yes, then the Unwired
tools solution may be a good choice, if you have the $$. Pressing the
defrost button on the control is supposed to cause four things to happen:
Fa
Philip - thanks for the excellent toe-in write up! How about another
showing off your camber/caster tool?
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Fmiser
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 12:19 AM
To: Mercedes Discussio
water proof to 100 meters.
Anyone have an opinion of Tissot watches? $550 sound like a fair price? I
found a similar watch but with Roman numerals on Ebay for $750, but I also
saw other Tissot automatic watches for $100.
Very respectfully,
/s/
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD 333k
cedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Max Dillon
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 2:28 PM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: [MBZ] OT Watch question
Watch Experts,
I'm considering the purchase of a new watch - I need to get something with a
leather band as my Seiko wit
Wilton's ride
Here I am; 'been listenin' and watchin'.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Max Dillon"
To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'"
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 9:51 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Somebody find some twenny-foos to donk Wilton
I'd love to have a copy as well please!
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of R A Bennell
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 11:19 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Timing Chain Crimping Tool
Not sur
Now that sounds like my kind of trailer.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of WILTON
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 10:35 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] cheap hauling - was: H rated and govern
I bought the MB European wiring harness for my wagon, was a bit pricey, and
it requires extra lights on the trailer. I guess in Europe and probably
lots of other parts of the world the brake light and turn signal light
require different filaments. I simply added a second set of lights and ran
mor
0:05 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Somebody find some twenny-foos to donk Wilton's ride
On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 6:51 AM, Max Dillon
wrote:
> Haven't heard from Wilton this holiday season - maybe his Bride finally
got
> him some twenny-foos and he's been busy chilli
will last forever!
--R
On 1/6/2011 2:28 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
> Watch Experts,
>
>
>
> I'm considering the purchase of a new watch - I need to get something with
a
> leather band as my Seiko with metal band has begun to irritate the skin on
> my wrist.
>
>
>
&g
Thanks Mitch, I'll take a look!
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 3:11 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Watch question
If you want an old style
I'm looking at those as well, if I find one I like I may go that route.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Rolf
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 3:38 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Watch quest
crystal, water proof to 100 meters.
>
>
>
>Anyone have an opinion of Tissot watches? $550 sound like a fair price? I
>found a similar watch but with Roman numerals on Ebay for $750, but I also
>saw other Tissot automatic watches for $100.
>
>
>
>
Thanks Loren - will keep that in mind.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Dieselhead
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 5:17 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] cheap hauling
> or maybe
>get some m
I really like the Seiko Kinetics - I'm on my second one in about 11 years,
and this one is 6 years old and gives no indication of quitting any time
soon. It is starting to look a little worn, and has begun to irritate my
skin, but other than that I love it. I still have the first one; it got
drop
List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Watch question
Max Dillon wrote:
> Update: 'Tis a Tissot Visodate Automatic, reproduction of a 1943 model.
No
> numbers at all, waterproof to 30 meters. I'm thinking that $550 is a
little
> high.
>
> Anyone have an opinion on Tissot watches?
I
Dan,
Thanks for your insight. I'm also drawn to older styles, like the old VW
VDO gauges. I wish they'd had a clock on the dash - I would really like to
make a desk clock with the style of a VDO VW gauge from the sixties.
Although I'm tempted to seek out an original mechanical watch of some
not
expensive Swiss mechanical movement, bear in mind that the maintenance costs
can be considerable.
Greg
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Max Dillon
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 2:09 PM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion Lis
an opinion of Tissot watches? $550 sound like a fair price?
I
>>found a similar watch but with Roman numerals on Ebay for $750, but I also
>>saw other Tissot automatic watches for $100.
>>
>>
>>
>>Very respectfully,
>>/s/
>>Max Dillon
>>Charlesto
I highly recommend the official MB tumbler lube in the little pressurized
can; I'm sure Rusty can get it for you. Another option would be Boeing T-9
Bo-Shield (? Not sure about the name), which you may be able to find in a
big spray can at a marine goods store. T-9 is a really nice metal
preserva
On the rear SLS for my 123 and 124 wagons, the fluid was circulated from the
pump to the control valve and back to the reservoir/filter when the engine
was running. The control valve decided if additional pressure _on the other
side of the circuit which is struts and accumulators_ was needed to ma
Jan 6, 2011, at 17:08, "Max Dillon" wrote:
> I bought the MB European wiring harness for my wagon, was a bit pricey,
and
> it requires extra lights on the trailer. I guess in Europe and probably
> lots of other parts of the world the brake light and turn signal light
> requ
Agree with all below, and add that the control valve is supposed to maintain
a factory-set base pressure on the strut/accumulator side, regardless of the
position of the lever. This base pressure is the required pressure to keep
the rear end from sagging when the car is in "ready to drive" conditi
0.01 to 0.02 mm is the factory specification; which converts to 0.4
inches to 0.8 inches. Procedure 33-0300 in the FSM. The W201 service
manual is available online from MBUSA; I don't have the link on this
computer, but I found it while surfing around the startek website under
their list
: [MBZ] Wheel bearings
On Sun, 9 Jan 2011 10:16:24 -0500 "Max Dillon"
wrote:
> 0.01 to 0.02 mm is the factory specification; which converts to 0.4
> inches to 0.8 inches.
Now this has the decimal point error the other way. It should be 0.0004
to
Here's the promised link to the 201 FSM on-line:
http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/11832/?requestedDocId=11832
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Max Dillon
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 10:16
107:
http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/11883/?requestedDocId=11883
201:
http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/11832/?requestedDocId=11832
Very respectfully,
/s/
LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USN
Fleet Support Team, OIC for FDNF
SPAWAR 407, Charleston SC
843.218.3713 - Office (
d,3/
Hope the link works for you.
Manfred
Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 08:23:46 -0500
From: "Max Dillon"
To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'"
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Watch question
Message-ID: <001401cbae6e$21d0aab0$657200...@net>
Content-Type: text/plain;charset=&
Agree that it is probably not a turbo. My '85 Euro had real leather seats,
but no AC, small bumpers, manual windows and sunroof, five speed
transmission, but no turbo. A little less weight than a US version, and the
five speed made it a real blast to drive, but no AC in SC is not a good
thing.
-
Cordless impact wrench? Sounds like a really nice tool. Maybe next year
I'll be able to pick one up at Harbor Freight for $50 or so.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of relng...@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, January 0
Yep, an OPTEST (operational test) will check your work and perhaps restore
your confidence. Assuming good tires/brakes/suspension, gently warm the car
up and keep your eyes and ears open for anything amiss. Keep increasing the
pace, but check often to make sure she's holding together. Once you re
Also CONGRATULATIONS! for boldly going where no one on this list has ever
gone before.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 1:15 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subj
LOL, makes up for your peace/love/commie post earlier...
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Hendrik & Fay
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 6:28 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Wheel bearings n
Is the size of the capacitor clearly marked, or is some work required to
determine the correct size?
Yesterday we used my wagon which had been sitting for several weeks with the
battery disconnected. I reconnected the negative cable, and she fired right
up despite the cold weather we're having, b
Have you asked a Ford dealer?
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of LWB250
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 12:47 PM
To: Okie Benz
Subject: [MBZ] Domestic TSB Source?
I am trying to find a copy of a TSB that Ford iss
Should have written "rode" vice "road"
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Max Dillon
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 4:24 PM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Wat
Regarding the speaker wire +/-, if you look at the speaker end, I think
you'll find the same connector which will help you figure out which is
which. I just helped a colleague install new speakers in his '94 E320, but
I can't be sure which is negative.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: merce
We owned a Ghia convertible briefly when I was too young to drive, no idea
if it had a clock or not. It was followed by two black beetles and a Khombi
van in red/white. They didn't rust in WI because once the weather got cold
enough for snow and salted roads, it was way too cold for their miserab
Would it have been more difficult or too costly to replace all six rods vice
just one? I thought you pulled the engine to do this.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2
Another melt down, perhaps? It was up last month.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 7:10 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] mbz.org ?
you know,
If the tires are flat spotted, you need to drive it until they heat up
enough so the creased parts can relax.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 7:16 PM
To: Merced
Fascinating!
My '87 300TD struts that failed had no accordion boots left at all. The
nice used struts from a 300TE had very nice boots; I think that good boots =
long life.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Ji
.@yahoo.com
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Domestic TSB Source?
>
> I'm going to tomorrow.
>
> Dan
>
> --- On Sun, 1/9/11, Max Dillon wrote:
>
> > From: Max Dillon
> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Domestic TSB Source?
> > To: "'
uch I have in this project,
I might be wrong on the prices but here goes
Rod $200
head gasket set 130
head bolt set 75
oil pan gasket 20
engine mounts 120
glow plugs 90
engine wiring harness 270
glow plug wiring harness 140
total $1045
On 1/9/2011 6:34 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
> Would it have b
Wilton is your shirt whiter and your breath fresher too? That's the part I
like the best.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Rusty Cullens
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 2:37 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
So what does it look like now?
-Max
From: Rolf
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Sent: Thu, February 3, 2011 11:31:54 AM
Subject: [MBZ] FS: 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1 (Kaleb
special?)
This is mine :
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/21
Back before Marshall was able to set me straight, I ordered a "kit" to reboot a
123 axle and some of the "spider joint oil" (all with MB part numbers). I am
pretty sure I still have both. If you are interested, I'll see if I've still
got them and send them to you for shipping cost - probably a
Shaping up to be better than an oil thread! Maybe we can add helmets vs. bare
heads for more excitement?
Rich - any community agitating notes to share? ;)
-Max
(who thinks Kaleb is getting bored as list Mom and decided to stir things up)
From: Mitch Haley
so maybe with
each
generation of OM60x engines in non-turbo form, they need more and more time to
warm up?
Background: T-stat is new within last 12 months, tested stove-top for opening
and closing prior to installation, has proper MB-spec coolant with the t-stat
installation.
Very respectfu
Have you compared insurance costs (MB wagon vs. VW Eurovan) and insurance
safety
ratings?
On the other hand, it's no fun changing diapers roadside in a vehicle that
doesn't allow one to walk from front seat area to the child seating area.
SWMBO
and I strongly considered a mini-van type vehic
I've found the diesel fuel in this part of the country (South Carolina) will
fluoresce under a "black light", for example the type of light you use to find
refrigerant leaks after filling with leak detection fluid. This makes it easy
to see where diesel fuel is leaking.
-Max
__
-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Max Dillon
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 11:38 AM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] '95 E300 with OM606 - how long to reach operating temp?
Dieselvolk,
I've been driving my '95 E300
I was active on that list years ago for about a week, and found it too
boring. Kaleb are you trying to steal subscribers over this list?
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Monday, Februar
Whew - glad you kept the Benz! How long until we go through this cycle again?
Fresh Dibs on next time Donald offer's this E320 for sale? ;)
-Max
From: Donald Snook
To: "Mercedes@okiebenz.com"
Sent: Mon, February 7, 2011 11:44:15 AM
Subject: [MBZ] New Snoo
form, they need more and more
>>time to
>>warm up?
>>
>>Background: T-stat is new within last 12 months, tested stove-top for
>>opening
>>and closing prior to installation, has proper MB-spec coolant with the
>>t-stat
>>installation.
>>
>>
I'm going through similar problem with my Ryobi trimmer/blower/edger. Sounds
like ethanol may have contributed?
I'll bet that MTD or some other small engine maker has something close that
will
work, trick is to purchase from bulk so it's only $1 instead of $10.
-Max
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Thanks Peter. Now that I've been paying attention to it, I realize that
sometimes the blower fan kicks in regardless of very cold coolant temperature,
so I've got some HVAC troubleshooting in my future. The fan also seems to go
to
high and stay there, so maybe the PBU is the culprit.
-Max
hows up as an engine that never gets up to operating temp
in the winter (80C). My first 300D had a bad one, ran fine in the summer, but
once fall got here, the temp would never get up to 80.
Peter
-Original Message-----
>From: Max Dillon
>Sent: Feb 8, 2011 9:55 AM
>To: Mercedes
rol solenoid as it switches modes.
You should be able to pull trouble codes from a 95.
Peter
-Original Message-----
>From: Max Dillon
>Sent: Feb 8, 2011 10:04 AM
>To: Mercedes Discussion List
>Subject: Re: [MBZ] '95 E300 with OM606 - how long to reach operating temp?
>
Other options may include using one of the satellite TV sources as an ISP
(Internet Service Provider, Dish Network offers this service I think), and
most recently some electrical utilities are rumored to be getting into the
ISP game using the electrical grid.
-Max
-Original Message-
From:
Curt - you highlighted another method for connecting to "the cloud": tether
your
data-enabled cell phone.
-Max
From: Curt Raymond
To: Diesel List
Sent: Wed, February 9, 2011 9:05:54 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] No cable
That amazes me... The town I live in is pus
Larry,
Thanks for the write-up. What is the applicable WSM procedure number?
-Max
From: LarryT
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wed, February 9, 2011 10:32:14 AM
Subject: [MBZ] My Previous Door Lock Problem
Howdy -
Don’t recall if I told you what I end
I haven't work on 123 door locks in a while, but I think that all the door and
trunk vacuum lines are accessible from under the floor mat on the driver's
side. That is the place to start, with a Mity-Vac or similar, and a copy of
the
vacuum line diagram.
-Max
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Harbor Freight + 20% off coupon > 1500 watt heat-gun (assumes extension cord
and
outlet within reach of car).
-Max
From: Curt Raymond
To: Diesel List
Cc: Dwight Giles
Sent: Wed, February 9, 2011 10:43:31 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Awww spit...
I've got to fly to O
ting temp?
The difference is quite simple. The 87 is turbo the 95 is not. The turbo
is a very efficient heat pump.
-Rolf
On 02/07/2011 07:56 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
> Thanks to Curt and Loren for their inputs.
>
> Tonight I timed the warm-up, and it was about 4 minutes once I left work
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