Re: [MBZ] My new used OM603 head

2011-06-25 Thread Max Dillon
Thanks for your help, I think I've got to remove the EGR and the "fire log" thing that replaced the original trap oxidizer, and then I'll be able to find that. Are all the seals for these oil lines included in the head gasket kit, or do I need to order separately? -Max -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] Tight pistons rear caliper GMC 1500 No M/B

2011-06-25 Thread Max Dillon
Probably the smart way to do it. The ability to stop is far more important than the ability to go... Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Barry Stark wrote: Max, others - Thanks for all your comments folks. I still can't figure this out. I ended up getti

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear window regulator repair

2011-06-25 Thread Max Dillon
27;t there one of those in one of the cars at the knackers we took stuff off of? --R On 6/25/11 1:57 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > Should read " I re-used the _original_ metal plate and white window slide > (goes in channel at bottom of window glass). > > -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124

2011-06-25 Thread Max Dillon
Larry, Can you see the two small holes where you insert the 2mm pins? They are at the edge of the silver metal portion of the face of the lock. If you can see the holes, you're ready to remove the cylinder lock, assuming you've got the trim piece off and the key turned to position one. My FS

Re: [MBZ] 124 Dreivers door window regulator

2011-06-25 Thread Max Dillon
I'm not Larry, figured out that part via Google and reading some MB forums. Works for the rear windows, not the front. Sounds like you need the regulator assembly, is that available without the motor or do you need to buy the whole thing? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please

Re: [MBZ] Today's Craigslist Crack Head - "Send Title"

2011-06-25 Thread Max Dillon
Looks like you get all the original rust too! Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. LWB250 wrote: Let me preface this by stating that Hyde Park/South Tampa is where all the "old money" is in Tampa. http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/2458105128.html Not t

Re: [MBZ] More '78 240D AC fun

2011-06-25 Thread Max Dillon
Don't forget to replace the lost oil as well. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Curt Raymond wrote: So I stopped at FLAPS and got a can of 134 "mechanic in a can" with sealer. $19, last year it was $10. Then I stopped at Big Lots and Randy is right the

[MBZ] Off with the head

2011-06-25 Thread Max Dillon
Found and loosened the oil feed line, thanks for the guidance. Even though the connection to the block is loose (17mm) the line is so inflexible that the end of the line is firmly in the hole. More work to do there. Removed the camshaft, pulled the chain tensioner, and found that the end of it

Re: [MBZ] Where to find 0W20 Synthetic

2011-06-26 Thread Max Dillon
FLAPS? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Zoltan Finks wrote: Walmart failed me. Need it for my Prius. Sorry. Brian_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archiv

Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124

2011-06-26 Thread Max Dillon
You probably need bigger pins. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chan

Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124

2011-06-26 Thread Max Dillon
it may be rubber or metal. Thx Larry -Original Message- From: Max Dillon Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 4:28 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124 Larry, Can you see the two small holes where you insert the 2mm pins? They

Re: [MBZ] 2 things -- SD door cladding and hood latch

2011-06-26 Thread Max Dillon
Which door? If anything like a 124 front door, screw on inside trailing edge holds it in place. Opposite side door give any clues? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rich Thomas wrote: So the lower cladding on the door has come loose at the back end. Th

Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124

2011-06-26 Thread Max Dillon
Awesome! It took me about an hour or more of fiddling around when I did this job on my wagon. Glad you got out done without an expensive visit to a shop. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Larry wrote: Thanks to all who helped - I made a tool from an o

Re: [MBZ] Fire near Los Alamos

2011-06-27 Thread Max Dillon
Good luck to you, let us know when you land safely. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Craig wrote: On Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:15:51 -0700 Walt Zarnoch wrote: > How far from LANL? Not very far. "All nuclear material is accounted for and is properly secure

Re: [MBZ] rear springs 126 - '87 300SDL

2011-06-27 Thread Max Dillon
Mercedes springs do weaken, break, and can cause what you describe, but there is a lot of rubber that probably needs to be replaced as well. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Ralph Robertson wrote: I suspect that the rear springs on my '87 300 SDL are

Re: [MBZ] Its baby time

2011-06-27 Thread Max Dillon
Great, now ship me that 124 center console I paid for! (just kidding, bring it and your family to the Rusty-Q, will be fun to see you) Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rolf wrote: Congrats! My 3rd daughter is coming out next Tuesday. -Rolf On 06/24/

Re: [MBZ] Its baby time

2011-06-27 Thread Max Dillon
Cool beans, thanks. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rolf wrote: USPS 0311 0820 1370 0217. Sorry about the "custom" box. I added $60 insurance JIC. -Rolf On 06/27/2011 01:47 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > Great, now ship me that 124 cen

Re: [MBZ] Mandatory Evacuation Called

2011-06-27 Thread Max Dillon
Do not forget a copy of your insurance policy! Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Craig wrote: The fire, which started yesterday at 1:00 p.m., grew overnight to over 43,000 acres. Since the wind has shifted to the south, the emergency managers have decid

Re: [MBZ] that wagon on the peach forum

2011-06-27 Thread Max Dillon
Yes, but some fool may buy it. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: I guess I was a member there. Anyway I emailed the guy and he says $2500. Its got what, 500K miles on it, needs a head gasket but with that many miles I would

Re: [MBZ] rear springs 126 - '87 300SDL

2011-06-27 Thread Max Dillon
Springs on the rear should be very easy. Remove nut from top of each rest shock, maybe the rear muffler, jack up the rear, springs fall out. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Ralph Robertson wrote: There is no difference in the wear pattern on the rear

Re: [MBZ] Mandatory Evacuation Called

2011-06-27 Thread Max Dillon
For some reason I'm sceptical. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Lee wrote: Also- I am told the fire is less than four miles away from an area where thousands of 55 gallon drums of nuclear waste containing plutonium as well as solvents and other toxi

Re: [MBZ] 190d ip adventures continue

2011-06-27 Thread Max Dillon
Did you get it timed 180 degrees out? Try the pump with the broken tab. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: So as you remember what started out as a delivery valve seal turned into a ip swap which kept leaking oil so I pulled

Re: [MBZ] Mandatory Evacuation Called

2011-06-27 Thread Max Dillon
Ok, here is what I found: " The anti-nuclear watchdog group Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety, however, said the fire appeared to be about 3 1/2 miles from a dumpsite where as many as 30,000 55-gallon drums of plutonium-contaminated waste were stored in fabric tents above ground." Seems li

Re: [MBZ] rear springs 126 - '87 300SDL

2011-06-28 Thread Max Dillon
Contrary to popular belief, MB springs DO weaken, break, get old, and require replacement. Best of all, Rusty can get them for you! I'm 100% with you on all the rubber replacement, just want to make sure you get the problem fixed. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse

[MBZ] 17 OM603 head vs camshaft, injectors

2011-06-28 Thread Max Dillon
"new" #17 head came with a #11 camshaft, old #14 head a #7 camshaft. Can I use the #7 with the new head? #11 camshaft has some rust on one of the can faces, is that something I can polish off? Does the #17 head use different injectors from a #14? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Ma

Re: [MBZ] 17 OM603 head vs camshaft, injectors

2011-06-28 Thread Max Dillon
7 OM603 head vs camshaft, injectors Max Dillon wrote: > "new" #17 head came with a #11 camshaft, old #14 head a #7 camshaft. Can I use the #7 with the new head? Should probably keep the rocker arms with their respective cam lobes. Mitch. ___ htt

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 300TD diesel - $1000 (Brighton)

2011-06-28 Thread Max Dillon
I think that will sell fast. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 6:36 PM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 300TD diesel - $1000 (Brighton) Thats another on

Re: [MBZ] 17 OM603 head vs camshaft, injectors

2011-06-28 Thread Max Dillon
that corrosion. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Dillon Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 7:08 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] 17 OM603 head vs camshaft, injectors No rocker arms

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 300TD diesel - $1000 (Brighton)

2011-06-28 Thread Max Dillon
Mitch, Rich lives just south of Charleston SC. I'll let him answer the rest. Max (who lives just north of Charleston) -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Michael Canfield Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 7:28 PM To: Merce

Re: [MBZ] We are out -- need wireless help

2011-06-28 Thread Max Dillon
Thanks for the news, glad to hear you are safe. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. "diese...@pisquared.net" wrote: Well, we made it out and are now at the Glorieta Conference Center east of Santa Fe. We are thankful the air is clean. I'm using a frie

Re: [MBZ] 17 OM603 head vs camshaft, injectors

2011-06-28 Thread Max Dillon
o bad. Try polishing it off - can you get it smooth? Is it on the peak or the back side of the lobe? Worst case is that you'll wear out lifters - so keep some from the old head as spares. On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 7:07 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > Further reading of the FSM says keep the lifters in th

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 300TD diesel - $1000 (Brighton)

2011-06-28 Thread Max Dillon
Amen, had an '85 euro wagon with a five speed, great car but lack of AC was a killer. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Curt Raymond wrote: Rats, mis-read. Why did I see SD? Mike, Buy this and come get my 240D 4spd. I've been told these cars are way

Re: [MBZ] 17 OM603 head vs camshaft, injectors

2011-06-29 Thread Max Dillon
I was thinking about setting up the electrolysis process. Have to revisit that to see if there are any issues with the hardening or the alloy. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Jim Cathey wrote: > Rust is not on the peaks. How to polish, fine steel woo

Re: [MBZ] Think you're hot?

2011-06-29 Thread Max Dillon
I have experienced 153 degrees, but that was not on this continent. THAT was hot. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Bob Rentfro wrote: Might hit 119 on my patio today. Ugh... Bob R -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scru

Re: [MBZ] Think you're hot?

2011-06-30 Thread Max Dillon
I was only there for training. ;) You will need a gun and body armor, won't get there by accident. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search l

Re: [MBZ] Selling the boy's SD

2011-06-30 Thread Max Dillon
Never sell it with out BLOWS ICE COLD AC, millions of miles of life left, 40 mpg. I'm sure Kaleb will tell you how to take proper pictures soon. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rich Thomas wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2471615425.html

Re: [MBZ] Selling the boy's SD

2011-07-02 Thread Max Dillon
Did you sell it yet? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliver

Re: [MBZ] Wheel question

2011-07-03 Thread Max Dillon
Short answer: offset must be correct, lug bolts will be a challenge. Somewhere on the inside of the wheel is a code that looks like "6.5Jx16 H2 ET xx" where the xx following ET is the offset, and the 6.5 in my example is the width of the rim, 16 is the diameter Here are two quotes from the late

[MBZ] My afternoon working on MB's

2011-07-03 Thread Max Dillon
guide needs to be replaced - small hole in it, and worn. How hard to do the tensioner chain guide while I'm this far into it? My "new" head is still at the shop, but probably ready to be picked up, so maybe I'll have some time in a few weeks to start putting it all back togeth

[MBZ] Pre-chambers

2011-07-04 Thread Max Dillon
Hoping to get some beer money, I need to get the pre-chambers out of the cracked head from my wagon so I can take it to the aluminum recycler. How to get them out? BFH? I removed the locking rings with hammer and chisel, and beat on one for a bit. Pounded it flush, but now it doesn't want to go

Re: [MBZ] Pre-chambers

2011-07-04 Thread Max Dillon
So the injector threads into the pre-chamber, right? I will take it by the machine shop when I pick up the new head, see if they will pull them for free. If not, then I may have to make a puller. What about getting the valves out, how does that keeper come off? Max -- Sent from my Android phon

Re: [MBZ] Pre-chambers

2011-07-04 Thread Max Dillon
Cheap is good, more $ left for beer and parts. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Mitch Haley wrote: The slide hammer deal that Peter mentioned can be fashioned from a bicycle crank puller, but it might be cheaper to visit fastenal and get a bolt with

Re: [MBZ] My afternoon working on MB's

2011-07-04 Thread Max Dillon
. > > Randy > > > On 03/07/2011 10:44 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > >> Spent the afternoon working on my '95 E300 for a bit (fixed the other rear >> window using the 210 slider previously discussed) and then I dove into >> removing the head on my '87. >&g

Re: [MBZ] Pre-chambers

2011-07-04 Thread Max Dillon
ers are held in place by an inside splined ring (special tool), the older ones use a top slotted ring. (BFH and chisel?) Confused yet? The delete key is you know where. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 7/4/2011 8:59 AM, Max Dillon wrote: > Hoping to get some beer money, I need to get the p

Re: [MBZ] We are back

2011-07-04 Thread Max Dillon
Good to hear! After you evacuated, read that some residents left cars in middle of large parking lots to avoid loss. Good trick to remember for next time. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Craig wrote: After a week at the Glorieta Baptist Conference Ce

Re: [MBZ] Pre-chambers

2011-07-05 Thread Max Dillon
Thanks Mitch. I'm wondering if my mongo HF c-clamp has a deep enough throat. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Mitch Haley wrote: Max Dillon wrote: > What about getting the valves out, how does that keeper come off? Compress the spring u

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Headlight.

2011-07-05 Thread Max Dillon
What would Mao do, listen to the State or listen to The Corporation? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Allan Streib wrote: Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> writes: > As some people insist that their 300D is a DT or TD, it is neither; > and some people

Re: [MBZ] Another great day for a parts car

2011-07-06 Thread Max Dillon
Every time I read one of these stories and every time Fred posts a CL junker, I want to"go Kaleb". Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search l

Re: [MBZ] The latest "Climate change" lies

2011-07-06 Thread Max Dillon
Amen, now take it over to Banned, don't want to upset Andrew... (probably too late) Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: We were told that CFC's put a hole in the ozone, and caused global warming. Then they told us

Re: [MBZ] The latest "Climate change" lies

2011-07-07 Thread Max Dillon
No, AGW (anthropogenic global warming) is about religion, not science, even though the true believers wrap it in the cloak of science. You can't change the terms of the discussion and actually apply reason, you will be labeled a "denier"and scorned, ridiculed, or worse (but you probably already

Re: [MBZ] The latest "Climate change" lies

2011-07-07 Thread Max Dillon
I pay my power bill, not the government, so your analogy fails. What if I don't want a mercury-containing product, would rather pay a higher power bill? This is an infringement of my liberty for false reasons (global warming). Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my br

Re: [MBZ] Winmutt's clan adds another!

2011-07-08 Thread Max Dillon
Great news, congratulations! Bring them all to the Rusty-Q? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rolf wrote: The jury is still out on the name but the newest addition weighed in at 7lb 10oz and 20inches at 2:45 on 7/5/2011! -- next part

Re: [MBZ] 17 OM603 head vs camshaft, injectors

2011-07-09 Thread Max Dillon
with the #17 head, but I'm going to have to deal with that >> corrosion. >> >> -Max >> >> -Original Message- >> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com >> [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] >> On Behalf Of Max Dillon >> Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [MBZ] OT - Closed loop biorefinery in Montana

2011-07-11 Thread Max Dillon
Teaser articles like this drive me a little crazy. Writer is non-technical and glosses over too much. What does the plant do with the methane? The hydrogen? How does it get more power from algae than equivalent weight in coal? What is the total amount of power they plan to generate, and at what

Re: [MBZ] 2006 E350 Wagon for sale

2011-07-12 Thread Max Dillon
I know a website that probably has the hitch (in Italy); shipping will be a bear. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Jaime Kopchinski wrote: In europe its probably around 2000kg, like most of their sedans. In the US: there is no rating. Jaime On Tue,

Re: [MBZ] 2006 E350 Wagon for sale

2011-07-12 Thread Max Dillon
That would work, the mounting instructions from WIS and diagrams from the EPC would get you most of the way there. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Mitch Haley wrote: Max Dillon wrote: > I know a website that probably has the hitch (in It

Re: [MBZ] tirebuyer.com

2011-07-12 Thread Max Dillon
That was me, had them shipped to local installer (Geralds) which also happens to have far and away the best customer service in the area, so I was happy. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: Somebody on here has bought tires at

Re: [MBZ] P-51 lost at Duxford

2011-07-14 Thread Max Dillon
A1 Skyraider has reputation of being a very tough plane that will take a lot of abuse and keep flying, so that pilot may have been more willing to try flying it. I don't know if the P51 enjoys the same rep. Also the A1 is younger and a more modern design. Max (who is not a licensed pilot) -- S

Re: [MBZ] Back in the US of A

2011-07-14 Thread Max Dillon
Good times, enjoying a beautiful country while driving something new and different. last trip to Italy we had a BMW diesel wagon, my nephew-in-law drives an Alfa Romeo diesel sedan. We won't see anything like those until the market demands it. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. P

Re: [MBZ] Sunroof Repair

2011-07-14 Thread Max Dillon
You must open the roof about half way, then pull / pry down on leading edge of the liner which has friction fit pop-in fasteners. Once the leading edge is free, pull it forward to remove. Close the roof, then you have access to the connection points so you can take it all apart. Max -- Sent fr

Re: [MBZ] What is it?

2011-07-15 Thread Max Dillon
Did that model have a rain sensor? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Hans Neureiter wrote: It's got that build into the gearbox. My WA guess is it has something to do with the variable intermittend wiper control. On Fri, Jul 15, 2011 at 8:47 AM, Rich T

Re: [MBZ] Stop me before I buy a Biobuddy

2011-07-15 Thread Max Dillon
Banned is a great place for such, and today I learned that Andrew also posts there... Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rich Thomas wrote: Let me suggest that you folks stick to talking about MB's and leave politics alone. --R On 7/15/11 3:48 PM, Di

Re: [MBZ] Stop me before I buy a Biobuddy

2011-07-16 Thread Max Dillon
Ok, maybe I should have used "lurk" vice "post". Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. andrew strasfogel wrote: Hey I have NEVER knowingly posted on Banned. I can barely survive the "polite" list. On Fri, Jul 15, 201

Re: [MBZ] Crush cars

2011-07-16 Thread Max Dillon
You should be able to buy an S-class with that money. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: I crushed 2 116's today and got $900 for them Sent from my iPhone _ http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] Stop me before I buy a Biobuddy

2011-07-16 Thread Max Dillon
So after months of effort and untold hundreds of dollars, you finally restore your car to original condition, and now you will butcher it to be able to burn waste oil? This modification and use (some would say abuse) will decrease the value of the car. I also get the feeling that your pay is so

[MBZ] Naps save money

2011-07-16 Thread Max Dillon
Took a look at the auxiliary fans on my E300 today. One didn't work, I thought perhaps it was controlled by a second relay. Turns out not, both on same circuit. EPC shows that the fans can be purchased separately. I took a nap. When I awoke, I decided to try giving the dead one a good wack whil

Re: [MBZ] New motor mounts bad?

2011-07-16 Thread Max Dillon
Injectors? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: When I did all the engine work to my 92 300SD I replaced the motor mounts. They never did seem exactly smooth but every time I drive the thing its worse and worse. Today I drove i

Re: [MBZ] OT-Cordless Drill Battery

2011-07-16 Thread Max Dillon
Probably batteries. Batteries Plus can install new for a reasonable price. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. aland...@knology.net wrote: Got my cordless drill out to begin working on the bleeder screw. Then I remembered the batteries will not charge. Y

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

2011-07-17 Thread Max Dillon
Hasn't softened mine. Show me an objective study demonstrating that WVO doesn't increase wear vs #2 diesel, then you might interest me. Until then, I'm convinced that WVO is the fuel of choice for those who don't care about their engine. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please

Re: [MBZ] 1992 MERCEDES BENZ 300TE WAGON - 7 PASSENGER - $3500 (Nassau, Long Island)

2011-07-18 Thread Max Dillon
SWMBO saw one of the Chargers in patrol car form and decided it was way too scary looking. I'm sure the effect is heightened if blacked out like you describe. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. LarryT wrote: Speaking of black cars - a few days ago I sa

Re: [MBZ] starting on ether

2011-07-18 Thread Max Dillon
I would be a long way toward convinced WVO is Ok if someone would do before and after engine oil analysis (with the fuel as the only variable), but haven't found a WVO proponent willing to indulge me yet. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. andrew strasf

Re: [MBZ] starting on ether

2011-07-18 Thread Max Dillon
8, 2011 at 4:05 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > I would be a long way toward convinced WVO is Ok if someone would do before > and after engine oil analysis (with the fuel as the only variable), but > haven't found a WVO proponent willing to indulge me yet. > > Max > -- > Sent

[MBZ] Replacement engine cooling fan for OM606?

2011-07-22 Thread Max Dillon
Diesel volk, What is the least expensive route for a new hydraulic fan clutch for an OM606? I remember some discussion about a fan from a 140 or some other model fitting some 124 model at a lower price. My E300 is running hot both in town and on the highway. I know that one auxiliary fan is OOC

Re: [MBZ] Replacement engine cooling fan for OM606?

2011-07-22 Thread Max Dillon
Yes, it is possible to do so with care, and the proper viscosity is the lighter silicone oil apparently. I found one fellow on the Peach forum who tried some 7000 cst oil and out was too thick, so he removed most of that and refilled with 3000 cst oil, and reports good performance. I will proba

Re: [MBZ] Replacement engine cooling fan for OM606?

2011-07-22 Thread Max Dillon
OM606 fan clutch is less than an OM603, but I would like to try to fix it tomorrow rather than wait for a shipment. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. andrew strasfogel wrote: Why not buy a new one? They aren't that expensive for the older models. On

Re: [MBZ] Replacement engine cooling fan for OM606?

2011-07-22 Thread Max Dillon
Yes, apparently dirt can prevent proper operation. I'll be checking that tomorrow. What part of SC? Rich and I are in Charleston. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Tim C wrote: Like $200+ cheap, at least for the 603. I pulled two from the junkyard, $1

Re: [MBZ] Replacement engine cooling fan for OM606?

2011-07-22 Thread Max Dillon
Thanks for checking, may end up going that route. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Mitch Haley wrote: Tim C wrote: > Like $200+ cheap, at least for the 603. I just checked Bimby, Max said 606 and I think he's got a W124. 1995 E300d clutches are $143.

Re: [MBZ] Replacement engine cooling fan for OM606?

2011-07-22 Thread Max Dillon
I don't know about that, guess I'll have to let SWMBO act as my agent for that purchase. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rusty Cullens wrote: I can actually do $115.00 if he is nice to me. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEU

Re: [MBZ] The ex-SnookMobile is now in Los Alamos

2011-07-22 Thread Max Dillon
Congrats to you Craig for snapping up Donald's car, next time he gets a Benz I call dibs now for first right of refusal. I was just just thinking that Donald buys and sells cars faster than I repair mine, so probably about the time I get the AC fixed on my wagon (which is the repair after I fin

Re: [MBZ] Stupifying..

2011-07-22 Thread Max Dillon
Mike, no need to explain yourself to anyone, Roger knows where the delete key is Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Michael Canfield wrote: Roger, I was here quite some time ago, not that that matters. I have owned, driven and personally maintained

Re: [MBZ] Replacement engine cooling fan for OM606?

2011-07-22 Thread Max Dillon
I like those prices! Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Mitch Haley wrote: Max Dillon wrote: > I will probably try that tomorrow, if I can find the oil locally. The post I > read said that hobby stores carry it. Toyota also sells it. I was th

Re: [MBZ] Replacement engine cooling fan for OM606?

2011-07-22 Thread Max Dillon
I'm going to try the 3000 cst, but I think that 5000 cst may work in hot climates. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Mitch Haley wrote: Max Dillon wrote: > I like those prices! Try this search instead. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/

Re: [MBZ] Replacement engine cooling fan for OM606?

2011-07-23 Thread Max Dillon
or us. I don't say it enough but his logs have been very helpful to me. I'll be on the Kueny side. Might even stop in for a sammich, my parents are zoo members. Best, -Tim Not finishing the 300D for the ninth weekend in a row On Jul 22, 2011 7:40 PM, "Max Dillon" wrote:

Re: [MBZ] schwarz/rot/dummkopf

2011-07-23 Thread Max Dillon
Your iphone can't spell as well a my android, you should dump it and get one like mine (HTC Evo 4g) ;) Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Dan Penoff wrote: Todd, A former business partner was into woodgas heavily tongue point where he corresponde

Re: [MBZ] GUMP is DEAD

2011-07-23 Thread Max Dillon
RIP Gump Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. redghost wrote: Finally got into her engine. She had a good life. While taking the head off, found that the front stanchion had cracked at the base and had been spewing a bit of oil around the valve sprin

Re: [MBZ] schwarz/rot/dummkopf

2011-07-23 Thread Max Dillon
hat I write instead of fighting with it changing names and words it does not know into something completely different. Mike On Jul 23, 2011 8:56 AM, "Max Dillon" wrote: > Your iphone can't spell as well a my android, you should dump it and get one like mine (HTC Evo 4g) ;) &

Re: [MBZ] CL find - Where's Mike Esh?

2011-07-23 Thread Max Dillon
Hendrick, what kind of wheels are those on your wagon? Steel? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Hendrik & Fay wrote: The problem with cars like this that you know damn well that it has been neglected, both cosmetically and mechanically. However this is

Re: [MBZ] CL find - Where's Mike Esh?

2011-07-24 Thread Max Dillon
azebay for 400 bucks with good rubber. Hendrik who is going to get a major 'tsk tsk tsk' for not cleaning the wheels Max Dillon wrote: > Hendrick, what kind of wheels are those on your wagon? Steel? > > Max > _ http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] Drew

2011-07-25 Thread Max Dillon
I'm planning to be there. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: So who else is on the list as coming? On 7/25/2011 9:10 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote: > Drew is coming to the RustyQ in September. Everyone come meet him. > > > Rusty Cul

Re: [MBZ] RUSTYQ bang bang?

2011-07-25 Thread Max Dillon
Not afraid, are you? ;) Max (might be packin) -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. relng...@aol.com wrote: > Drew is coming to the RustyQ in September. Everyone come meet him... > How many of these attendees will be carrying? Any lowriders other than the

Re: [MBZ] reduced mpg in 91 300D

2011-07-27 Thread Max Dillon
I'm also seeing lower mileage in my E300, but I'm dealing with several issues and just fixed the AC recently. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. LarryT wrote: Howdy all! My 91 300D with ~195000 has seen lower and lower mpgs over the last few fill-ups –

Re: [MBZ] GUMP is DEAD

2011-07-28 Thread Max Dillon
Jimmy, you nailed it. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Donald Snook wrote: Andrew wrote: "OK. ?Let me phrase this slightly differently. If you were limited to ONE composer whom would you choose to listen to Exclusively." This is a very difficult ques

Re: [MBZ] Trip report

2011-07-28 Thread Max Dillon
Kaleb is strictly steak and caviar; he's an officer in the MBCA, don't you know! Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Michael Canfield wrote: Let me know when you are on rte 90 in NY. I will be up around Waterloo,Syracuse and Utica sometime tomorrow. Depen

Re: [MBZ] Trip report

2011-07-28 Thread Max Dillon
I thought they shut the falls off at night by diverting all the water to the hydroelectric plant? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Michael Canfield wrote: Make sure you see the falls at night. They light it up and it is absolutely beautiful. They have

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear seat removal

2011-07-29 Thread Max Dillon
Three 10mm bolts along bottom, then lift up to get it off the hooks along top. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Alex Chamberlain wrote: Gentlemen, How does the upper portion of the rear seat in a 124 sedan come out? This is on my '87 300D, just in ca

Re: [MBZ] MBCA show stopper

2011-07-30 Thread Max Dillon
Hendrik, I for one thank you for sharing your pictures, something in us humans makes us curious about what others are doing and pictures are a great way to share. I'll bet that if every one of us took a picture right now of the car we will drive today (or the car we drove yesterday) not one wi

Re: [MBZ] Niagra

2011-07-30 Thread Max Dillon
Hahahaha Yep, here on the right coast some pay a lot of money to live in a neighborhood with white people in it! Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: I was one of the few whit people in that town, it seems I woke up in the m

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Benz 300TD Wagon - $1950 (Germantown, NY)

2011-07-31 Thread Max Dillon
I think the price reflects that they are more fragile and more expensive to fix, and they don't look as nice. However, the ride is superior, with far better handling and quieter too. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. andrew strasfogel wrote: These are

Re: [MBZ] Niagra

2011-07-31 Thread Max Dillon
A lot of Europe, indeed the rest of the world, is the same with respect to personal space. Americans are, I think, more comfortable with a larger space than any other people. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: An they are so

Re: [MBZ] 87 300TD is this an OK car?

2011-07-31 Thread Max Dillon
No, I think that is the later 124s which had weak evaporators and wiring harnesses that disintegrate. 1994 & 1995 I think, but now I'm remembering that Wilton replaced one for one of his cars Which one was that Wilton? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevit

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