Re: [MBZ] Sold a car, buyer never came to get it? Who wants it for $100???
In a message dated 8/10/2005 4:12:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Might be cheaper to find an old f-body or a/g body to run the sbc in, especially if the 240 runs and you like the body enough to contemplate an engine swap... Can't be cheaper if I have to buy another car. The 240 has 320,000+ miles on her and is pretty tired but the body and chasis is still sound. Ya knowfiller up with oil and check the WVO..;). I think it will last a good long time in a lower RPM setup than it is used to trying to pull itself up the hills around here. If anyone on here wanted to just come get it out of my yard for a hunderd bucks you are welcome to it. That would keep me from messing with another project I don't need. Come on KalebYa ready for a roadtrip You can't turn down a $100 123 can ya? It's got all 5 alloys too...;) Mike
Re: [MBZ] Sold a car, buyer never came to get it? Who wants it for $100???
now where is it again? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 8/10/2005 4:12:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Might be cheaper to find an old f-body or a/g body to run the sbc in, especially if the 240 runs and you like the body enough to contemplate an engine swap... Can't be cheaper if I have to buy another car. The 240 has 320,000+ miles on her and is pretty tired but the body and chasis is still sound. Ya knowfiller up with oil and check the WVO..;). I think it will last a good long time in a lower RPM setup than it is used to trying to pull itself up the hills around here. If anyone on here wanted to just come get it out of my yard for a hunderd bucks you are welcome to it. That would keep me from messing with another project I don't need. Come on KalebYa ready for a roadtrip You can't turn down a $100 123 can ya? It's got all 5 alloys too...;) Mike ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] Sold a car, buyer never came to get it? Who wants it for $100???
where are you? On 8/10/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: now where is it again? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 8/10/2005 4:12:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Might be cheaper to find an old f-body or a/g body to run the sbc in, especially if the 240 runs and you like the body enough to contemplate an engine swap... Can't be cheaper if I have to buy another car. The 240 has 320,000+ miles on her and is pretty tired but the body and chasis is still sound. Ya knowfiller up with oil and check the WVO..;). I think it will last a good long time in a lower RPM setup than it is used to trying to pull itself up the hills around here. If anyone on here wanted to just come get it out of my yard for a hunderd bucks you are welcome to it. That would keep me from messing with another project I don't need. Come on KalebYa ready for a roadtrip You can't turn down a $100 123 can ya? It's got all 5 alloys too...;) Mike ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari 1984 MB 300D Turbo [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] Sold a car, buyer never came to get it? Who wants it for $100???
Sunil Hari wrote: where are you? Mike is in upstate New Yawk, Kleb is in Claymore, Okiehoma.
Re: [MBZ] Sold a car, buyer never came to get it? Who wants it for $100???
Im in Oklahoma, I thought everyone knew that. Sunil Hari wrote: where are you? On 8/10/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: now where is it again? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 8/10/2005 4:12:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Might be cheaper to find an old f-body or a/g body to run the sbc in, especially if the 240 runs and you like the body enough to contemplate an engine swap... Can't be cheaper if I have to buy another car. The 240 has 320,000+ miles on her and is pretty tired but the body and chasis is still sound. Ya knowfiller up with oil and check the WVO..;). I think it will last a good long time in a lower RPM setup than it is used to trying to pull itself up the hills around here. If anyone on here wanted to just come get it out of my yard for a hunderd bucks you are welcome to it. That would keep me from messing with another project I don't need. Come on KalebYa ready for a roadtrip You can't turn down a $100 123 can ya? It's got all 5 alloys too...;) Mike ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] preferred $5000 car? (kinda OT)
I had an '86 Camry that threw a timing belt and ate the engine. Or was it an '82? Yes, I think it might have been an '82. Anyway, nice comfortable car. On 8/9/05, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi I have heard that Toyotas have pretty good seats. Don't know if they are in the Mercedes league. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 11:37 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] preferred $5000 car? (kinda OT) David Brodbeck wrote: LT Don wrote: Two words -- Honda Civic. If you can, take one for an extended drive before you decide to buy it. And if you can't, just sit in it for an hour. An hour is a small investment compared to the time you'll be stuck in the thing during its lifetime, or compared with the cost of dumping it to buy something you should have bought in the first place. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.1/64 - Release Date: 4/08/2005 ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
Re: [MBZ] Idle Problem Fact Finding
Even if the ELR had failed entirely - adjusting the idle screw should allow the idle speed to raise to at least 570-600 rpm with the ELR disconnected! If the screw won't adjust the idle the problem is in the injection pump. It may require a turn or two of the screw, but once the idle speed IS 600 or so, the engine should not usually stall once the engine is warm. The proper speed for the idle speed with the ELR disconnected is 570 rpm and MY engines won't stall at that speed when warm and idling. If connecting the ELR pulls the speed up about 50 rpm (from the 570 rpm that the idle should be to be set at before connecting the ELR) to 620 then everything is working as it should work. If the ELR does NOT pull the idle speed up, then the problem is the computer OR the ELR, NOT the injection pump! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
Re: [MBZ] preferred $5000 car? (kinda OT)
No it was an 86 Camrythey didn't start that line until 83 in North America
Re: [MBZ] Tags
Mine is $170 something per year. Remember, a 40 year old 36 foot powerboat. At least mine is in really good shape. I can't imagine paying that for a piece of junk that barely floats. The price is based on length and age. Condition makes no difference. In a message dated 8/10/2005 4:21:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Unless your vehicle happens to be a boat where the tags are still based on a mythical value determined by the state. In Michigan, it's based on length and power. If your sailboat has an aux engine, the registration is the same as a powerboat of the same size. I think it was less than $20 for three years on my 16' Hobie Cat, but a friend's 29' sailboat with Atomic 4 backup power is over $200 IIRC.
Re: [MBZ] tags
And the last time you saw a bear on the shore from your Benz? I was going to ask if you'd caught many fish off the back of the Benz, but buying them at the store is so much cheaper you'd have me in that argument. The scenery is what it's all about. KEn In a message dated 8/10/2005 4:21:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: LMAO, because my FiL built himself two cruisers. Trying to dump the 32 footer, POS and nobody is biting, for two years! Just got back from taking the 42 footer along the inside passage to AK. MiL busted her ankle doing step aerobics on the tub while in port. Glad I am paying for a 72 benz instead of a luxury tub. My fuel bill is for 17 gallons at a shot, not the 350 he pumps.
Re: [MBZ] preferred $5000 car? (kinda OT)
You be right. On 8/10/05, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No it was an 86 Camrythey didn't start that line until 83 in North America ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
Re: [MBZ] Stolen radio broken glove box
Then consider yourself lucky. On 8/10/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They sure did. -- Original message -- But I'll bet they left the hood star, the one thing they could sell on the street, didn't they? ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
Re: [MBZ] tags
i have my boat trailer license bill before me...it says my trailer weighs 00190 and the fee is $40.25...my oh my...my 300sdl must weigh 4400 and costs $33... you seattle guys ever cross over to the east side?
Re: [MBZ] tags
JJJ wrote: i have my boat trailer license bill before me...it says my trailer weighs 00190 and the fee is $40.25.. Mine is in the 0-1000lb class. I think MI used to charge me about $12 per six months, they used to let me license it in April to expire in October. Now it's a lifetime registration fee of $75. The trailer is probably worth no more than $200.
Re: [MBZ] Sold a car, buyer never came to get it? Who wants it for $100???
i didn't know where Mike was. NY is too much of a hike for me, esp. if it's an automatic. On 8/10/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im in Oklahoma, I thought everyone knew that. Sunil Hari wrote: where are you? On 8/10/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: now where is it again? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 8/10/2005 4:12:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Might be cheaper to find an old f-body or a/g body to run the sbc in, especially if the 240 runs and you like the body enough to contemplate an engine swap... Can't be cheaper if I have to buy another car. The 240 has 320,000+ miles on her and is pretty tired but the body and chasis is still sound. Ya knowfiller up with oil and check the WVO..;). I think it will last a good long time in a lower RPM setup than it is used to trying to pull itself up the hills around here. If anyone on here wanted to just come get it out of my yard for a hunderd bucks you are welcome to it. That would keep me from messing with another project I don't need. Come on KalebYa ready for a roadtrip You can't turn down a $100 123 can ya? It's got all 5 alloys too...;) Mike ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari 1984 MB 300D Turbo [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
[MBZ] 126 FRONT STABILIZER BROKEN--UPDATE
Thanks, folks, for all the wisdom, and especially for the drawings showing the part. The indy did not call me back because he really doesn't want to do the job, I don't think. I went down to see him today, and he had not yet priced the part, tho he did at least know it was one piece and that the whole firewall had to be torn down. I told him my info said it was a 12.5 hr job by the book, but he said yeah, but on a 23 year old car, you never know what the condition of the parts you have to remove is, and they could complicate and add time to the repair. Fair enough. I said, look, it's only missing the last 3/4 inch of bar on the left side, can't you weld a new end on it? He said he'd try, but 1) didn't know whether it was possible and 2) wouldn't guarantee the job even if it was possible. I said fair enough, and plan to take the car into him tomorrow. Before I do: any thoughts on whether this fix is possible/advisable? I'm thinking this is easily a $1500 job if done by the book, and I'd like to avoid spending that much on a car that probably needs a new diff, too. Tho I may as the rest of the car is really quite nice indeed. TIA. -- Dan Weeks Freelance Writing and Photography 515/279-4825 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [MBZ] 140 600SEL
I think the preference for a diesel over a vergasser is either a chemical addiction or a religious mandate - definetly not a rational decision. Diesel is 4 cents/gallon lower than regular gas here today - so I'm grinning again, even though they are record high prices (for me anyway). Oh yes, I also hate spark plugs. That does enter into the equation. On 8/10/05, Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, Aug 09, 2005 at 10:20:00PM -0600, Dave M. wrote: Like me, they prefer diesels... also they live in PRK, and diesels are still smog exempt there which is a big plus. It is starting to get to the point where the smog exemption isn't enough to make one select a diesel over a gasser. It is not difficult to get a car to pass smog if it runs well, and if it doesn't run well, you should fix it, apart from the smog test. With the price difference between diesel fuel and premium growing almost daily here, it will take a LOT of miles per year to make up for the cost savings in an engine with longer maintenance intervals. Or, you have to be someone interested in alternative fuels, or someone who hates the idea of life with spark plugs. K ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com http://www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com http://www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC
Re: [MBZ] diesel prices
Sounds beautiful - have pics to post and share? On 8/10/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1966 36 foot Chris Craft. Twin 327 Chev. 8 US gph @ 7.7 knots. If you like varnished mahogany you'll like this boat. Ken -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC
Re: [MBZ] 126 FRONT STABILIZER BROKEN--UPDATE
There are welders, and there are welders. Make sure you find a GOOD welder (don't ask me how), and I think you might be happy with the result. If the welder isn't confident about his work, look elsewhere. I said, look, it's only missing the last 3/4 inch of bar on the left side, can't you weld a new end on it? He said he'd try, but 1) didn't know whether it was possible and 2) wouldn't guarantee the job even if it was possible. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC
Re: [MBZ] tags
Bears? We dodge them while driving in the woods. The way Gump is built, I could even hide in the trunk from a bear. AS for fishing... well, the wife cooked fish last weekend and the stench still ain't gone! No fish near my dear Gump! On Wednesday, August 10, 2005, at 05:02 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And the last time you saw a bear on the shore from your Benz? I was going to ask if you'd caught many fish off the back of the Benz, but buying them at the store is so much cheaper you'd have me in that argument. The scenery is what it's all about. KEn In a message dated 8/10/2005 4:21:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: LMAO, because my FiL built himself two cruisers. Trying to dump the 32 footer, POS and nobody is biting, for two years! Just got back from taking the 42 footer along the inside passage to AK. MiL busted her ankle doing step aerobics on the tub while in port. Glad I am paying for a 72 benz instead of a luxury tub. My fuel bill is for 17 gallons at a shot, not the 350 he pumps. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
Re: [MBZ] tags
Headed there tomorrow to aid a bear in becoming steak and sausage. More central though, Chelan. On Wednesday, August 10, 2005, at 05:42 PM, JJJ wrote: i have my boat trailer license bill before me...it says my trailer weighs 00190 and the fee is $40.25...my oh my...my 300sdl must weigh 4400 and costs $33... you seattle guys ever cross over to the east side? ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
Re: [MBZ] 126 FRONT STABILIZER BROKEN--UPDATE
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I said, look, it's only missing the last 3/4 inch of bar on the left side, can't you weld a new end on it? He said he'd try, but 1) didn't know whether it was possible and 2) wouldn't guarantee the job even if it was possible. I don't think that bar can be effectively welded, given how it's stressed when in use. I know you facing a big job, but by the same token to pay the going price for all that re re and then have it fail in a few months isn't cost-effective either. I would suggest you call a specialist recycler and get a price on a used bar. mac
Re: [MBZ] 126 FRONT STABILIZER BROKEN--UPDATE
Let me put it to you this way, cars are parted out for having this problem. Dan Weeks wrote: Thanks, folks, for all the wisdom, and especially for the drawings showing the part. The indy did not call me back because he really doesn't want to do the job, I don't think. I went down to see him today, and he had not yet priced the part, tho he did at least know it was one piece and that the whole firewall had to be torn down. I told him my info said it was a 12.5 hr job by the book, but he said yeah, but on a 23 year old car, you never know what the condition of the parts you have to remove is, and they could complicate and add time to the repair. Fair enough. I said, look, it's only missing the last 3/4 inch of bar on the left side, can't you weld a new end on it? He said he'd try, but 1) didn't know whether it was possible and 2) wouldn't guarantee the job even if it was possible. I said fair enough, and plan to take the car into him tomorrow. Before I do: any thoughts on whether this fix is possible/advisable? I'm thinking this is easily a $1500 job if done by the book, and I'd like to avoid spending that much on a car that probably needs a new diff, too. Tho I may as the rest of the car is really quite nice indeed. TIA. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] 126 FRONT STABILIZER BROKEN--UPDATE
This recycler wont even pull that part, BIG BIG job even on a parts car, not worth the work it would take to get the thing out for what you could sell it for. Steve MacSween wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I said, look, it's only missing the last 3/4 inch of bar on the left side, can't you weld a new end on it? He said he'd try, but 1) didn't know whether it was possible and 2) wouldn't guarantee the job even if it was possible. I don't think that bar can be effectively welded, given how it's stressed when in use. I know you facing a big job, but by the same token to pay the going price for all that re re and then have it fail in a few months isn't cost-effective either. I would suggest you call a specialist recycler and get a price on a used bar. mac ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] 126 FRONT STABILIZER BROKEN--UPDATE
Well, okay, I was trying to be a bit upbeat but Kaleb just relieved me of that problem. Unfortunately, he is quite correct. Normally this ends the life of the car. My yard has two 126s parked up front for sale now that are otherwise more or less clean cars, but no one will touch them. Actually around here even if the mount area breaks (and not the bar itself) it is usually due to rot in the firewall and the general wisdom is that it's not cost-effective to repair it. I am afraid that your mechanic is trying to steer you to that conclusion by what he has been saying. It's a no-win situation for him, if he charges you for all that work and it only lasts a short time he knows he will look bad. Sorry, mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let me put it to you this way, cars are parted out for having this problem. Dan Weeks wrote: Thanks, folks, for all the wisdom, and especially for the drawings showing the part. The indy did not call me back because he really doesn't want to do the job, I don't think. I went down to see him today, and he had not yet priced the part, tho he did at least know it was one piece and that the whole firewall had to be torn down. I told him my info said it was a 12.5 hr job by the book, but he said yeah, but on a 23 year old car, you never know what the condition of the parts you have to remove is, and they could complicate and add time to the repair.
[MBZ] here is a real winner
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-S350-DIESEL-1993-S350-Turbo-Rare-Model-3-5L-Diesel-LWB-300SD_W0QQitemZ4566674096QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Worth about 4k probably, if that. Water damage according to auction. What they dont say is it was wrecked in the front in 03. You can tell the hood does not fit right in the front. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] here is a real winner
nice call on the hood fit. but the water damage alone would have made this a no go. And it's in Cleveland. What a hole. On 8/10/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-S350-DIESEL-1993-S350-Turbo-Rare-Model-3-5L-Diesel-LWB-300SD_W0QQitemZ4566674096QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Worth about 4k probably, if that. Water damage according to auction. What they dont say is it was wrecked in the front in 03. You can tell the hood does not fit right in the front. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari 1984 MB 300D Turbo [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] Experiment - Raising Injector pressure
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have just tried increasing the injector popping presuure in my 300D 617. It runs but now is very loud at idle, quiets down as it comes off idle but still more noise than before. Sounds almost like the cummins diesel at idle. The exhaust seems cleaner than before, smells less pungent. Question is, will this damage the engine? How much pressure is safe? I need to presure test my experimental injectors and find out what I am dealing with.. -Dan The pop pressure of Mercedes diesels used for forklift service use a pressure of as much as 150 bar to reduce injector coking after extended idle. These engines are considerably noisier than the same engines with standard injector pressures fitted into passenger automobiles. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
[MBZ] Ariel Atom
The Ariel Atom. And yes, you too can own one of these and not have to sell the house. Having viewed one of these things up close (at a Porsche Club track day), it appeared to be just a wee bit impractical, what with no sides, top or windshield. Worse than a Caterham. The owner confided that he can't take it out if there is a possibility of rain since the driver gets soaked. BTW, it comes in as a kit car w/o drive train so doesn't have to be federalized. RLE
Re: [MBZ] Sold a car, buyer never came to get it? Who wants it for $100???
In a message dated 8/10/2005 7:09:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: now where is it again? Montour falls, NY 14865;) Mike
Re: [MBZ] W124 A/C question - compressor cuts off too soon?
Hi Peter, Sorry for the confusion. Let me clarify what was done. The system did not work when I bought the car in the winter. I shorted the switch to see if the compressor would run at all, which it did, and it was quiet too. I put gauges on it and there was some pressure in the system, it was just low. We evacuated the system and then pressurized it with 300psi of dry nitrogen, shut off the gauges, and let it sit for about 3-4 hours, no loss in pressure meant no big leaks. We then pulled vaccum with a proper vac pump (29.x vacuum) for a good hour or more. Then the system was charged with the specified 2.4lbs of R-12 from a tank with a digital scale. After all that the compressor didn't run... turns out the pressure safety switch was kaput! I shorted it and voila, working AC. I wasn't about to discard a full charge of R-12 just to change the silly switch. If/when the system loses enough charge to affect performance (hopefully a few years from now), then I will replace the switch the next time I need to open up the system. I'm not crazy about running it without the safety, but it will have to do for now. :-) -Dave M. -- Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 17:44:23 -0500 From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 A/C question - compressor cuts off too soon? Bypassing the low pressure switch will cause the compressor to run any time the PBCU calls for it, although it will still switch off as evaporator temp drops or it is cycled for temp control. The low pressure switch on protects against inadequate freon (and no compressor lubrication). Do not leave it shorted, if it's low, get it pumped out and fix the leak, then replace the switch and properly recharge. I heat the cans of freon in some hot tap water (only as hot as the water heater delivers it!) making sure the can stays upright. If you leave it at room temp, it can take forever to transfer because the low side pressure is too high. I would strongly recommend against adding freon to a system without a working gauge set -- it's fairly easy to add too much and blow a high side hose! Peter
Re: [MBZ] W124 A/C question - UPDATE!
Hi all, Today I pulled the ETS (evaporator temp sensor) from the problem car as well as my parts car. I stuck both into an AC vent in my house along with a thermometer, let them settle in, then measured with a meter. To my surprise, both had about the same readings, and both were in spec - barely. At 15°C (60°F), spec is 15.3-17.2kohm, and mine measured about 17.2k... wrong end of spec for cold air, but within spec nonetheless. With that depressing fact in mind (I was expecting the sensor in the problem car to be out of spec), I decided to try the resistor shunt trick Marshall posted. I added an 82kohm resistor pack in parallel with the sensor. Now at the same temp, it measured approx 14.2kohm, a full 3k less. So far so good - now to re-install. Back in the car, remember my old temps were in the range of 50°-54°F and would not get below 50 regardless of ambient temps. With the shunt-modified ETS, those temps dropped a full TEN degrees! I now get a range of 40°-44°F with an occasional dip to 38-39°F. I can't wait to try it on a hot day... of course, now we have a cooling trend starting tomorrow, no more 100°F+ days to really strain the system. This should make a HUGE difference in cooling! I'm still confused though, since my diesel runs at 38-42F without the shunt modification. I believe that since the ETS sends a signal to the pushbutton unit, which then decides when to turn the compressor on/off, there must be something that wears out or fails with age in the pushbutton units that causes the temp range to creep up, even though the ETS is within spec (albeit the wrong end of allowable spec). My diesel has a recently rebuilt p/b unit, which could explain the good performance. The 300E p/b unit is of unknown age (but it works fine otherwise.) Side note - my E500 with stock R-134a system cycles in the 42-44°F range with no shunt. I'll probably add one to that car when I replace the vac pods and bump it down to the high 30's. Moral of the story... if you are confident that your refrigerant charge is normal, and you can see the temps cycle in a 3-5° (F) range and observe the compressor cutting out even though min temps are nowhere near the low 40's (F), the ETS shunt trick may be just what the doctor ordered. Just remember to re-test if you ever replace the p/b unit afterwards, in case my theory is correct... in that case the shunt would need to be modified or removed to prevent evaporator icing. :-) Best regards, Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline)
[MBZ] FS: New R-134a hoses for manifold gauge
Hi all, Silly me thought I could buy a set of R-134a hoses and screw them on to my old R-12 manifold gauge set. Guess what, the fittings are different sizes - d'oh! They don't fit. Now I'm stuck with a brand-new set of SPX / Robinair Enviro-Guard hoses (really nice set, actually) that are useless to me. Part number 60072, I paid $37 plus SH... asking $35 with free SH, OBO... Any takers? If not, I'll dump them on eBay eventually. New in box, never used... :-) -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline)
Re: [MBZ] 126 FRONT STABILIZER BROKEN--UPDATE
I too have an otherwise decent 123 in my yard with a bad sway bar end. I got it for free for that very reason. My plan was to cut the last four inches from a good bar and trim back the bad bar similarly. I was going to bevel grind both pieces for better weld penitration. I was also going to find a piece of steel pipe that fits snuggly over the bar and splint over the weld and weld that in place too. I think this plan would work and yeild a vehicle worthy of driving around town for myself, but I couldn't put one of the kids or the wife in it. If I sold the car, even disclosing the repair wouldn't limit my liability. I think I'll call the pick and pull to come get it. Sorry Kleb I don't think you'll want to drag it home from Florida. Bob DuPuy Parrish, FL
Re: [MBZ] W124 A/C question - UPDATE!
Hey Dave, Thanks to you and Marshall for pointing this out! What type of components did you use for you resistor pack? Bob D.
Re: [MBZ] Ariel Atom
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Having viewed one of these things up close (at a Porsche Club track day), it appeared to be just a wee bit impractical, what with no sides, top or windshield. Worse than a Caterham. Yeah, the Chaterham is a pretty faithful Lotus 7 reproduction, you can get it with a roof and side curtains, and it has a windshield. When I saw the Atom pics, I was thinking $50,000 for a two seat kart? I can drive to Berrien and get a sand rail frame for $500. If the frame suspension for the Atom costs more than $5k, something is wrong here.
Re: [MBZ] here is a real winner
Check the comments in the vehicle condition section: sunroof does not work, A/C does not work, SRS light on, bad seatbelt. Check the pictures; looks like the windshield is cracked In this case, a good in-person inspection might change some bidders minds! Dan Steadman - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 10:34 PM Subject: [MBZ] here is a real winner http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-S350-DIESEL-1993-S350-Turbo-Rare-Model-3-5L-Diesel-LWB-300SD_W0QQitemZ4566674096QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Worth about 4k probably, if that. Water damage according to auction. What they dont say is it was wrecked in the front in 03. You can tell the hood does not fit right in the front. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Sold a car, buyer never came to get it? Who wants it for $100???
Mike, Do you have any pictures of the car or details on it's issues? Thanks Dave W - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 12:26 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sold a car,buyer never came to get it? Who wants it for $100??? In a message dated 8/10/2005 7:09:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: now where is it again? Montour falls, NY 14865;) Mike -- ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] Fw: Re: MO91008 Response to your email from eBay Motors SH. (KMM182824770V50189L0KM)
here ya go Kaleb! -Forwarded Message- From: eBay Customer Support [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Aug 11, 2005 2:37 AM To: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MO91008 Response to your email from eBay Motors SH. (KMM182824770V50189L0KM) Hello, Thank you for providing us with the details about this situation with jjwproperties. We are concerned about violations on the site and have thoroughly investigated your report. Please be assured that we have taken the appropriate action in accordance with our site policies. Our actions may include issuing a warning, temporary or indefinite suspension, or terminating the membership. As you may know, we are unable to provide specific information regarding the result of our investigation to third party members. Please understand that this is for the protection of all eBay users. Again, we appreciate your assistance in keeping eBay a fun and safe place to trade. Regards, Alaena eBay Motors Trust Safety _ For our latest announcements, please check: http://www2.ebay.com/aw/announce.shtml _ 79409350 8/10/05 Original Message Follows: - Form Message %42301% 110603 D_ID080220052136D_ID/W_ID38475925W_ID/S_ID000S_ID Subject: IV%P10092 Shill Bidding [#US US ?01 -01 ] User Feedback: 14 User State: ?01 Browser Info: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0) Opera 7.54 [en] Home Help eBay Policies Rules for Sellers Shill Bidding; 209.128.168.60 Reporting member: luther_music 14 Reported Seller: jjwproperties 35 !00032! 042004 Reported Buyers: jjwproperties 35 whitefrg0h3k 10 jas_sanderson_ranch 4 jwandersonw 119 Item number(s): 4560872270 $MO 4559673911 $MO 7985797946 $MO 4561094449 $MO 7985839773 $MO 7986410095 $MO 4562103033 $MO 7987073488 $MO 7988099742 $MO 4566177037 $MO Customer concern: bidding on his own auctions for his own benefit! Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix) '82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi
Re: [MBZ] Sale on jumper cables at J.C. Whitney
Thanks Craig, got a set on the way. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 10:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] Sale on jumper cables at J.C. Whitney FYI. 2-gauge, 24 feet long for $49.99: http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/tf-Browse/s-10101/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2006097/showCustom-0/p-2006097/N-111+60909+10201+200/c-10101 Craig
[MBZ] 1979 240D parts car or daily driver
I have a 1979 240D stick shift with sunroof for sale. Car was in near mint condition before it lost compression in 2 pistons and had a little accident. Both front fenders were damaged. ALL other sheet metal is in very good condition with NO rust. The car is black with bamboo MB Tex. The interior is in VERY good condition. Here is a list of what has been done to it in the last year. New clutch kit, new a/c compressor (a/c blows ice cold), complete new front and rear suspension, new Bilstein shocks (4), complete replacement of all steering components, major service (60k), new fuel lines, new radiator, new hoses, new belts, new Bosch Fast Glow Kit, new European headlights (Bosch), new aux fan, new water pump. Put in 2 pistons and make it a very good daily driver or part it out for lots of cash with all these new parts. It can be yours for only $500.00. This car is in Atlanta. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. 1-800-741-5252
Re: [MBZ] eBay #4567424013 my 240D
You're forgetting that I grew up an hour south of you. Know the terrain well. On 8/10/05, Schisler, Gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LT Don, try this: a/c on, start in D (second gear) AND on a steep hill (welcome to Pittsburgh, PA). You can time it with a calendar. A bit slow off the line, especially if the air conditioner is going, but fine after that. Cruises quite comfortably at 85 mph. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
Re: [MBZ] tags
Makes a lot of sense doesn't it? A usage fee and tonnage fee that is totally backwards. At least in Canada their taxes are a little more honest. There they abreviate their Provential and Federal sales tax, which is I think 15% (I didn't even look this year) as a GST. It makes it easy to remember what the tax is for, Gouge and Screw Tax. My daughter lives on the far side but she generally comes to visit me. Dads food is better and cheaper than what's in her own cupboard. I don't think she eats until she comes to visit, then stores up enough for another couple months. She's in Cheney, where are you? Ken In a message dated 8/10/2005 7:20:58 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: JJJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] tags To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 i have my boat trailer license bill before me...it says my trailer weighs 00190 and the fee is $40.25...my oh my...my 300sdl must weigh 4400 and costs $33... you seattle guys ever cross over to the east side?
Re: [MBZ] 126 FRONT STABILIZER BROKEN--UPDATE
It's in Des Moines, Iowa. Interior damn near perfect. Runs perfect. body perfect, except for a bit of rust just starting to show around the jack points. I was planning to drive it forever, at least. Not sure what to do now. so where is this car located? It might be time to call in the klebster. Steve MacSween wrote: Well, okay, I was trying to be a bit upbeat but Kaleb just relieved me of that problem. Unfortunately, he is quite correct. Normally this ends the life of the car. My yard has two 126s parked up front for sale now that are otherwise more or less clean cars, but no one will touch them. Actually around here even if the mount area breaks (and not the bar itself) it is usually due to rot in the firewall and the general wisdom is that it's not cost-effective to repair it. I am afraid that your mechanic is trying to steer you to that conclusion by what he has been saying. It's a no-win situation for him, if he charges you for all that work and it only lasts a short time he knows he will look bad. Sorry, mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let me put it to you this way, cars are parted out for having this problem. Dan Weeks wrote: Thanks, folks, for all the wisdom, and especially for the drawings showing the part. The indy did not call me back because he really doesn't want to do the job, I don't think. I went down to see him today, and he had not yet priced the part, tho he did at least know it was one piece and that the whole firewall had to be torn down. I told him my info said it was a 12.5 hr job by the book, but he said yeah, but on a 23 year old car, you never know what the condition of the parts you have to remove is, and they could complicate and add time to the repair. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts -- Dan Weeks Freelance Writing and Photography 515/279-4825 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [MBZ] 126 FRONT STABILIZER BROKEN--UPDATE
Yeah. My brother the heavy diesel truck wrench says welding spring steel ain't gonna work, as it takes the temper out of it. Also, he was concerned about rust around other mounts being part of the problem. This indy is very good. I'll talk to him about all these things, and what he thinks is realistic. Damn. Dan I really don't see how in-situ works to weld the bar properly, it will have to be taken out. Well frankly I don't see welding the bar working in the first place, actually. The bar did not snap out of the clear blue, there is most likely another problem here. I am afraid the labour will be very high either way. Like I more or less said in the other post, when I start to hear a wrench I trust being that unenthusiastic about a tricky repair, unless I can find hard and fast evidence for him of someone else having done it in the same situation, I think about it very, very hard before I tell him to go ahead. Mac -- Dan Weeks Freelance Writing and Photography 515/279-4825 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [MBZ] here is a real winner
especially on a 140 with all that electronic stuff. Sunil Hari wrote: nice call on the hood fit. but the water damage alone would have made this a no go. And it's in Cleveland. What a hole. On 8/10/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-S350-DIESEL-1993-S350-Turbo-Rare-Model-3-5L-Diesel-LWB-300SD_W0QQitemZ4566674096QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Worth about 4k probably, if that. Water damage according to auction. What they dont say is it was wrecked in the front in 03. You can tell the hood does not fit right in the front. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] 126 STABILIZER FAILURE--UPDATE
Bob DuPuy wrote: I too have an otherwise decent 123 in my yard with a bad sway bar end. I got it for free for that very reason. My plan was to cut the last four inches from a good bar and trim back the bad bar similarly. I was going to bevel grind both pieces for better weld penitration. I was also going to find a piece of steel pipe that fits snuggly over the bar and splint over the weld and weld that in place too. I think this plan would work and yeild a vehicle worthy of driving around town for myself, but I couldn't put one of the kids or the wife in it. If I sold the car, even disclosing the repair wouldn't limit my liability. I think I'll call the pick and pull to come get it. Sorry Kleb I don't think you'll want to drag it home from Florida. Bob DuPuy Parrish, FL Yeah. Sorry to hear it. This car is used almost exclusively for long business trips--1500 miles a week for two weeks out is pretty typical. While I'm gone, I'm virtually living in the car 14 hours a day, doing a combination of long highway runs and then driving around various locations doing photography. It has to be reliable. Looks like I've hit on one of the few fatal flaws that will ground an otherwise very, very nice 126 for life. Rats! :-( Dan -- Dan Weeks Freelance Writing and Photography 515/279-4825 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [MBZ] Fw: Re: MO91008 Response to your email from eBay Motors SH. (KMM182824770V50189L0KM)
funny. I see one of his alias accounts says no longer registered user. Luther Gulseth wrote: here ya go Kaleb! -Forwarded Message- From: eBay Customer Support [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Aug 11, 2005 2:37 AM To: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MO91008 Response to your email from eBay Motors SH. (KMM182824770V50189L0KM) Hello, Thank you for providing us with the details about this situation with jjwproperties. We are concerned about violations on the site and have thoroughly investigated your report. Please be assured that we have taken the appropriate action in accordance with our site policies. Our actions may include issuing a warning, temporary or indefinite suspension, or terminating the membership. As you may know, we are unable to provide specific information regarding the result of our investigation to third party members. Please understand that this is for the protection of all eBay users. Again, we appreciate your assistance in keeping eBay a fun and safe place to trade. Regards, Alaena eBay Motors Trust Safety _ For our latest announcements, please check: http://www2.ebay.com/aw/announce.shtml _ 79409350 8/10/05 Original Message Follows: - Form Message %42301% 110603 D_ID080220052136D_ID/W_ID38475925W_ID/S_ID000S_ID Subject: IV%P10092 Shill Bidding [#US US ?01 -01 ] User Feedback: 14 User State: ?01 Browser Info: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0) Opera 7.54 [en] Home Help eBay Policies Rules for Sellers Shill Bidding; 209.128.168.60 Reporting member: luther_music 14 Reported Seller: jjwproperties 35 !00032! 042004 Reported Buyers: jjwproperties 35 whitefrg0h3k 10 jas_sanderson_ranch 4 jwandersonw 119 Item number(s): 4560872270 $MO 4559673911 $MO 7985797946 $MO 4561094449 $MO 7985839773 $MO 7986410095 $MO 4562103033 $MO 7987073488 $MO 7988099742 $MO 4566177037 $MO Customer concern: bidding on his own auctions for his own benefit! Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix) '82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] Fw: Re: MO91008 Response to your email from eBay Motors SH. (KMM182824770V50189L0KM)
oh yea, I got the exact same email. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: funny. I see one of his alias accounts says no longer registered user. Luther Gulseth wrote: here ya go Kaleb! -Forwarded Message- From: eBay Customer Support [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Aug 11, 2005 2:37 AM To: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MO91008 Response to your email from eBay Motors SH. (KMM182824770V50189L0KM) Hello, Thank you for providing us with the details about this situation with jjwproperties. We are concerned about violations on the site and have thoroughly investigated your report. Please be assured that we have taken the appropriate action in accordance with our site policies. Our actions may include issuing a warning, temporary or indefinite suspension, or terminating the membership. As you may know, we are unable to provide specific information regarding the result of our investigation to third party members. Please understand that this is for the protection of all eBay users. Again, we appreciate your assistance in keeping eBay a fun and safe place to trade. Regards, Alaena eBay Motors Trust Safety _ For our latest announcements, please check: http://www2.ebay.com/aw/announce.shtml _ 79409350 8/10/05 Original Message Follows: - Form Message %42301% 110603 D_ID080220052136D_ID/W_ID38475925W_ID/S_ID000S_ID Subject: IV%P10092 Shill Bidding [#US US ?01 -01 ] User Feedback: 14 User State: ?01 Browser Info: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0) Opera 7.54 [en] Home Help eBay Policies Rules for Sellers Shill Bidding; 209.128.168.60 Reporting member: luther_music 14 Reported Seller: jjwproperties 35 !00032! 042004 Reported Buyers: jjwproperties 35 whitefrg0h3k 10 jas_sanderson_ranch 4 jwandersonw 119 Item number(s): 4560872270 $MO 4559673911 $MO 7985797946 $MO 4561094449 $MO 7985839773 $MO 7986410095 $MO 4562103033 $MO 7987073488 $MO 7988099742 $MO 4566177037 $MO Customer concern: bidding on his own auctions for his own benefit! Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix) '82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] Fw: Re: MO91008 Response to your email from eBay Motors SH. (KMM182824770V50189L0KM)
DItto Who knows if they actually do anything. At 08:39 AM 8/11/2005, you wrote: yeah, i got that message too - makes me wonder if they've actually done any investigating, or if they're just blowing us off. On 8/11/05, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: here ya go Kaleb! -Forwarded Message- From: eBay Customer Support [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Aug 11, 2005 2:37 AM To: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MO91008 Response to your email from eBay Motors SH. (KMM182824770V50189L0KM) Hello, Thank you for providing us with the details about this situation with jjwproperties. We are concerned about violations on the site and have thoroughly investigated your report. Please be assured that we have taken the appropriate action in accordance with our site policies. Our actions may include issuing a warning, temporary or indefinite suspension, or terminating the membership. As you may know, we are unable to provide specific information regarding the result of our investigation to third party members. Please understand that this is for the protection of all eBay users. Again, we appreciate your assistance in keeping eBay a fun and safe place to trade. Regards, Alaena eBay Motors Trust Safety _ For our latest announcements, please check: http://www2.ebay.com/aw/announce.shtml _ 79409350 8/10/05 Original Message Follows: - Form Message %42301% 110603 D_ID080220052136D_ID/W_ID38475925W_ID/S_ID000S_ID Subject: IV%P10092 Shill Bidding [#US US ?01 -01 ] User Feedback: 14 User State: ?01 Browser Info: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0) Opera 7.54 [en] Home Help eBay Policies Rules for Sellers Shill Bidding; 209.128.168.60 Reporting member: luther_music 14 Reported Seller: jjwproperties 35 !00032! 042004 Reported Buyers: jjwproperties 35 whitefrg0h3k 10 jas_sanderson_ranch 4 jwandersonw 119 Item number(s): 4560872270 $MO 4559673911 $MO 7985797946 $MO 4561094449 $MO 7985839773 $MO 7986410095 $MO 4562103033 $MO 7987073488 $MO 7988099742 $MO 4566177037 $MO Customer concern: bidding on his own auctions for his own benefit! Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix) '82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari 1984 MB 300D Turbo [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 126 FRONT STABILIZER BROKEN--UPDATE
On Thu, 11 Aug 2005, Dan Weeks wrote: It's in Des Moines, Iowa. Interior damn near perfect. Runs perfect. body perfect, except for a bit of rust just starting to show around the jack points. I was planning to drive it forever, at least. Not sure what to do now. Buy a replacement car and while driving it around you can take 2 months to fix your current car working a couple of hours every weekend or so. At the end of the day you have two very nice cars... :) Since I've loaned my spare car out to my brother I have been wanting to get a spare beater car just so I don't have to bum rides from everyone when my daily driver goes down for repair. It really makes working on cars a chore when you have a limited timeframe to complete the repairs... Best of luck with the car and hope you figure out a solution you can be happy with! John '79 300SD
Re: [MBZ] Sold a car, buyer never came to get it? Who wants it for $100???
In a message dated 8/11/2005 8:36:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Do you have any pictures of the car or details on it's issues? It's blue on blue, has VERY little rust and a couple dents. Drives good, tires decent, 320,000 miles, auto, manual sunroof, becker deck, first aid kit, engine is very tired and uses alot of oil. The glow is not working right now so i can't get it started and I am not going to put new glow plugs in it. Basically if you bought this car for $100 and the 79 4spd that Rusty has for $500 and put the two together for a VERY nice ride and have tons of spare parts to boot. Potential to have a running, driving and SAFE 240D for less than a grand and some work. I wish I had the time and money.I always wanted to swap this one over to a manual trannyI would probably keep it forever.;) Mike
Re: [MBZ] Sold a car, buyer never came to get it? Who wants it for $100???
OK...Don't know what i was thinking.daydreaming I guess, completely overlooked the compression issue on the 79DOH Mike
Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Testing on 76 300D
Thanks for the response Peter. I have the hand held vacuum pump doodad, purchased years ago for another reason and never used. The car is a 115. Randy in Winnipeg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Peter Frederick Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 3:37 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Testing on 76 300D Randy: You really must have a tool called a MitiVac in the US (and I assume Canada, but who knows!), probably available in the auto section at Canadian Tire, else at a decent auto parts store, or via the 'net. This is a hand pump that allows you to supply controlled vacuum on demand, and has a handy gauge to detect leaks by watching for bleed-off. Lacking that, the best you can do is to check the condition of all the small rubber connectors on the hard plastic lines, also the condition of the plastic lines themselves. The rubber gets rock hard or soft and smeary, and leaks in either case. Similar sized standard vac line works fine for replacement except for special T or Y fittings, in which case the dealer is the best source. Note that there are often splices made of plastic -- these are control orifices and must be re-installed. Do not clean them with a drill, you can cause troubles that way. Trunk lock and gas filler are indeed part of the vacuum lock system, and likely you have a bad actuator for the trunk lock if it doesn't work at all. The vac tanks are in the rear bumper and behind the front left tire under the fender behind a splash sheild. The tank behind the spare tire is the fuel overflow catch tank, I believe. The tranny control (assuming this is a W123 and NOT a W115) is white plastic line, the heat/AC system is green, and the door locks are yellow plastic lines in the engine compartment. Brown line is the supply for the vacuum shutoff on the IP, brown with blue stripe is the actuator line for the cutoff. More advice when you get farther. Peter ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Sold a car, buyer never came to get it? Who wants it for $100???
Do you have any pictures of it - you are about 120 miles from me - may have a BIL who is interested. I happen to have a 240d engine from a 77 Dave - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 11:03 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sold a car,buyer never came to get it? Who wants it for $100??? In a message dated 8/11/2005 8:36:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Do you have any pictures of the car or details on it's issues? It's blue on blue, has VERY little rust and a couple dents. Drives good, tires decent, 320,000 miles, auto, manual sunroof, becker deck, first aid kit, engine is very tired and uses alot of oil. The glow is not working right now so i can't get it started and I am not going to put new glow plugs in it. Basically if you bought this car for $100 and the 79 4spd that Rusty has for $500 and put the two together for a VERY nice ride and have tons of spare parts to boot. Potential to have a running, driving and SAFE 240D for less than a grand and some work. I wish I had the time and money.I always wanted to swap this one over to a manual trannyI would probably keep it forever.;) Mike -- ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] W124 A/C question - UPDATE!
Hi Bob, Marshall has the post with more technical info, I have it at home. I used a pack that measured 82kohm. I'm getting as low as 37-38°F (3.5-4.0°C), which is ok with me. Something more like 90k might be a little safer. Mercedes says temps should not go below 5°C (41°F) but IMO that's a little overly cautious, especially in a dry climate. Anyway, I got 1/2 watt (I think) resistors from Radio Shack, $1 for a pack of 5. They don't have the exact resistance we need, so I bought a pack of 1M ohm and also a pack of 100k ohm resistors to build the desired pack: 91kohm = one 100k, plus one 1M 82kohm = one 100k, plus two 1M I just twisted the leads together and soldered them into the leads at the male plug connector. It's kind of a pain but not that hard. I took a photo of the solder job with the three resistors, it's not pretty but it works. I'll post it to my website eventually. :-) Dave M. -- Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 06:24:27 -0400 From: Bob DuPuy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 A/C question - UPDATE! Hey Dave, Thanks to you and Marshall for pointing this out! What type of components did you use for you resistor pack? Bob D.
[MBZ] Experiment - Raising Injector pressure
Dan, You've got my attention! Are you going to report back on changes in fuel consumption, extended oil drain intervals, burn some WVO, what is the goal here?? Very respectfully, /s/ LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USNR Digest Lurker since 2001 '85 300TD 322k miles (Euro 5spd) '96 Infiniti I30 149k miles (wife's 5spd) '73 Balboa 20 'Sanctification' Charleston SC
Re: [MBZ] Ariel Atom
Then the owner has obviously never ridden a motorcycle in a downpour? It's really quite a fun experience. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/10/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Ariel Atom. And yes, you too can own one of these and not have to sell the house. Having viewed one of these things up close (at a Porsche Club track day), it appeared to be just a wee bit impractical, what with no sides, top or windshield. Worse than a Caterham. The owner confided that he can't take it out if there is a possibility of rain since the driver gets soaked. BTW, it comes in as a kit car w/o drive train so doesn't have to be federalized. RLE ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Experiment - Raising Injector pressure
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dan, You've got my attention! Are you going to report back on changes in fuel consumption, extended oil drain intervals, burn some WVO, what is the goal here?? The pressures that Mercedes uses (115-125 for naturally aspirated engines and 135-145 bar for turbos) are optimized for automotive use in those particular engines. As the pop pressure increases, the fuel is injected a little later and I believe burns just a little faster. This requires that minor changes in timing and prechamber configuration be made to optimize burn duration, completeness, noise, and fuel economy. Mercedes has set the pressure for automotive use and when it's changed, it will cause the characteristics that Mercedes has designed intro the system to change (as Dan notes, the engine IS louder). Using turbo injectors (identical except for the higher pop pressures - ups pressure more than 10%) in a naturally aspirated engine improves NOTHING except MAYBE coking caused by extended idling! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
Re: [MBZ] preferred $5000 car? (kinda OT)
If one of my cars threw a timing chain that ate the engine I wouldn't be nearly as mellow about it, Don. On 8/10/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You be right. On 8/10/05, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No it was an 86 Camrythey didn't start that line until 83 in North America ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] FS: New R-134a hoses for manifold gauge
Will the adapters used to convert your low and high side system connections to R-134 work to adapt the hoses to the manifold? Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dave M. Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 1:07 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Cc: Austin McLeod; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] FS: New R-134a hoses for manifold gauge Hi all, Silly me thought I could buy a set of R-134a hoses and screw them on to my old R-12 manifold gauge set. Guess what, the fittings are different sizes - d'oh! They don't fit. Now I'm stuck with a brand-new set of SPX / Robinair Enviro-Guard hoses (really nice set, actually) that are useless to me. Part number 60072, I paid $37 plus SH... asking $35 with free SH, OBO... Any takers? If not, I'll dump them on eBay eventually. New in box, never used... :-) -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 94kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 258kmi (Sportline) ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] here is a real winner
The only comment I saw was about the water damage. The hood fit was not startling off to me, either. Maybe I'm just a polyanna. On 8/11/05, Dan Sandy Steadman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Check the comments in the vehicle condition section: sunroof does not work, A/C does not work, SRS light on, bad seatbelt. Check the pictures; looks like the windshield is cracked In this case, a good in-person inspection might change some bidders minds! Dan Steadman - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 10:34 PM Subject: [MBZ] here is a real winner http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-S350-DIESEL-1993-S350-Turbo-Rare-Model-3-5L-Diesel-LWB-300SD_W0QQitemZ4566674096QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Worth about 4k probably, if that. Water damage according to auction. What they dont say is it was wrecked in the front in 03. You can tell the hood does not fit right in the front. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Ariel Atom
Caterham? Don't you mean catamaran? On 8/11/05, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Then the owner has obviously never ridden a motorcycle in a downpour? It's really quite a fun experience. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/10/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Ariel Atom. And yes, you too can own one of these and not have to sell the house. Having viewed one of these things up close (at a Porsche Club track day), it appeared to be just a wee bit impractical, what with no sides, top or windshield. Worse than a Caterham. The owner confided that he can't take it out if there is a possibility of rain since the driver gets soaked. BTW, it comes in as a kit car w/o drive train so doesn't have to be federalized. RLE ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] FS: New R-134a hoses for manifold gauge
I got a set of adaptors for my R12 gauges/hoses. Think I even used 'em once to confirm that there was no refrigerant in the albatross. Don't remember offhand where I got them (online, I'm sure) but I think I got them in the same order with a MasterCool side can tap. They're quick connect to the R-134 service fittings. joe
Re: [MBZ] Experiment - Raising Injector pressure
I can attest to this from experience. I pulled my OM617 injectors about 12 months after I purchased my SD, and after reinstalling them and firing up the car I almost collapsed from fright at the noise. I was working in a confined space with bare concrete walls and it sounded like I had swapped in a Ford Powerstroke. Took about 200 miles for them to settle into a more reasonable tone, though it was always a bit louder than it had been before. Actually, however, it was sort of a macho trip to ride around town with people staring at your car at stoplights. It was *that* loud for a few days. mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: New nozzles, in a high compression engine (as in factory new spec.) Will make a very crisp, clean noise at idle. Softer idle sound comes when the nozzles get worn, and the spray pattern is not as sharp and the pressure gets lower, and the compression gets lower. ~200-300k in most cases. 150k or so on most OM 621 engines. Your mileage may vary. I highly recommend nozzle testing and adjustment or replacement. At 09:57 PM 8/10/2005, you wrote: I have just tried increasing the injector popping presuure in my 300D 617. It runs but now is very loud at idle, quiets down as it comes off idle but still more noise than before. Sounds almost like the cummins diesel at idle. The exhaust seems cleaner than before, smells less pungent. Question is, will this damage the engine? How much pressure is safe? I need to presure test my experimental injectors and find out what I am dealing with.. -Dan
Re: [MBZ] Experiment - Raising Injector pressure
On Thu, 11 Aug 2005, Steve MacSween wrote: Actually, however, it was sort of a macho trip to ride around town with people staring at your car at stoplights. It was *that* loud for a few days. Its very very cool to sound like a Dodge 1-ton with 6 exhaust... untill you go more than 1/4 into the accelerator. Then it just causes hearing damage... John '79 300SD (Whose exhaust ends before any muffler: new one in the mail)
Re: [MBZ] Experiment - Raising Injector pressure
someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, however, it was sort of a macho trip to ride around town with people staring at your car at stoplights. It was *that* loud for a few days. Its very very cool to sound like a Dodge 1-ton with 6 exhaust... untill you go more than 1/4 into the accelerator. Then it just causes hearing damage... Pardon? What was that? (sorry, couldn't resist) Mac
Re: [MBZ] FS: New R-134a hoses for manifold gauge
No such luck, Tom. The system adapters are for a male standard fitting to a quick connect. The hoses are a female metric thread. They need to attach to the proper R-134a manifold gauge set... :-( -dm -- Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 13:48:56 -0500 From: Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] FS: New R-134a hoses for manifold gauge Will the adapters used to convert your low and high side system connections to R-134 work to adapt the hoses to the manifold? Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- Hi all, Silly me thought I could buy a set of R-134a hoses and screw them on to my old R-12 manifold gauge set. Guess what, the fittings are different sizes - d'oh! They don't fit. Now I'm stuck with a brand-new set of SPX / Robinair Enviro-Guard hoses (really nice set, actually) that are useless to me. Part number 60072, I paid $37 plus SH... asking $35 with free SH, OBO... Any takers? If not, I'll dump them on eBay eventually. New in box, never used... :-) -- Dave M. Boise, ID
[MBZ] Special
Brand new R4 a/c compressor for your W123 or W126 diesel $150.00 Brand new drier to go with it $31.00 Jump on it quick, this won't last long. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. 1-800-741-5252
Re: [MBZ] Ariel Atom
Andrew, NO!. Check this out. http://www.caterham.co.uk/ Amazing what you can find w/Google. Take care, Chuck Phoenix, AZ On Thursday, August 11, 2005, at 11:56 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Caterham? Don't you mean catamaran?
Re: [MBZ] FS: New R-134a hoses for manifold gauge
Bummer. Another example of planned obsolescence. There was absolutely no reason to change the manifold fittings except to make consumers buy a complete gauge set. Well, you now have a couple of spare pressure gauges. BTW, I got my R-134 gauge set from Harbor Fright for ~$60. Probably made in East Jesus, Pakistan, of indeterminate quality. They seem to work OK, so far. Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dave M. Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 2:55 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] FS: New R-134a hoses for manifold gauge No such luck, Tom. The system adapters are for a male standard fitting to a quick connect. The hoses are a female metric thread. They need to attach to the proper R-134a manifold gauge set... :-( -dm -- Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 13:48:56 -0500 From: Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] FS: New R-134a hoses for manifold gauge Will the adapters used to convert your low and high side system connections to R-134 work to adapt the hoses to the manifold? Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- Hi all, Silly me thought I could buy a set of R-134a hoses and screw them on to my old R-12 manifold gauge set. Guess what, the fittings are different sizes - d'oh! They don't fit. Now I'm stuck with a brand-new set of SPX / Robinair Enviro-Guard hoses (really nice set, actually) that are useless to me. Part number 60072, I paid $37 plus SH... asking $35 with free SH, OBO... Any takers? If not, I'll dump them on eBay eventually. New in box, never used... :-) -- Dave M. Boise, ID ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Special
Sounds like the deal of a lifetime. Get 'em while they're hot, er cool... Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rusty Cullens Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 3:03 PM To: 'Mercedes mailing list' Subject: [MBZ] Special Brand new R4 a/c compressor for your W123 or W126 diesel $150.00 Brand new drier to go with it $31.00 Jump on it quick, this won't last long. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. 1-800-741-5252 ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Special
Bad timing, Rusty. I replaced both last Thursday. :(( On 8/11/05, Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds like the deal of a lifetime. Get 'em while they're hot, er cool... Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rusty Cullens Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 3:03 PM To: 'Mercedes mailing list' Subject: [MBZ] Special Brand new R4 a/c compressor for your W123 or W126 diesel $150.00 Brand new drier to go with it $31.00 Jump on it quick, this won't last long. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. 1-800-741-5252 ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 126 STABILIZER FAILURE--UPDATE/Opinion/ Correct me if I'm wrong!
In a message dated 8/11/2005 6:58:32 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yeah. Sorry to hear it. This car is used almost exclusively for long business trips--1500 miles a week for two weeks out is pretty typical. While I'm gone, I'm virtually living in the car 14 hours a day, doing a combination of long highway runs and then driving around various locations doing photography. It has to be reliable. Looks like I've hit on one of the few fatal flaws that will ground an otherwise very, very nice 126 for life. Rats! :-( Dan, and all, IN my opinion, a broken front sway bar does not ground a car at all, just disconnect the other end and push it up out of the way. The car may lean a little more on turns but will actually turn in quicker without the front bar. Over steer is what it is called and manufacturers try to avoid that on all but the most aggressive sports cars (such as 911 Porsche, etc). With oversteer, you can drive hard into a corner and eventually the back end will come around the front, ala Porche 911. Understeering cars start to plow straight ahead, when driven hard into a corner, so the sensible driver lets off the gas and the car turns again! Driven sensibly, I doubt if you'll even know it's gone. I do not believe the stabilizer bar adds any structural integrity to the front suspension so safety is hardly an issue. Many millions of cars were produced without stabilizer bars at either end. Try it, you may like it! Regards, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 261 K miles 98 ML 320, 137 K miles
Re: [MBZ] W124 A/C question - UPDATE!
Dave M. wrote: Hi Bob, Marshall has the post with more technical info, I have it at home. I used a pack that measured 82kohm. I'm getting as low as 37-38°F (3.5-4.0°C), which is ok with me. Something more like 90k might be a little safer. Mercedes says temps should not go below 5°C (41°F) but IMO that's a little overly cautious, especially in a dry climate. Anyway, I got 1/2 watt (I think) resistors from Radio Shack, $1 for a pack of 5. They don't have the exact resistance we need, so I bought a pack of 1M ohm and also a pack of 100k ohm resistors to build the desired pack: 91kohm = one 100k, plus one 1M 82kohm = one 100k, plus two 1M I just twisted the leads together and soldered them into the leads at the male plug connector. It's kind of a pain but not that hard. I took a photo of the solder job with the three resistors, it's not pretty but it works. I'll post it to my website eventually. Mercedes has always been VERY conservative about AC systems. They simply are a luxury in Germany unlike the US south (and a few other areas THIS year) and Mercedes design reflects that attitude. Their 5 deg. C cutoff point could run up to as high as 8 deg. C. (47 deg. F) when all of the parts were still within spec but all at the high end. Richard Easley's original calculations were as follows: No shunting: 48 degrees 94K shunt : 36-38 degrees 80K shunt : 34-36 degrees 69K shunt : 32-34 degrees Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
Re: [MBZ] 126 STABILIZER FAILURE--UPDATE/Opinion/ Correct me if I'mwrong!
I would agree totally with Jim. Handling might be affected somewhat but that would be something one should get used to very quickly. I have a 1968 Chevy C10 pickup that never has had any sort of sway bar on the front since the factory produced it. It leans into the corners pretty good but I have yet to ever scare myself while driving it. One sort of gets the feel for what one can do in a corner and then backs off the accelerator. If you don't want to spend the time repairing it right now, cut off the parts sticking out and drive it as it is. Unless there is something special about the MB front end that I don't know about, then I shouldn't think it will make a whole lot of difference. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 1:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 STABILIZER FAILURE--UPDATE/Opinion/ Correct me if I'mwrong! In a message dated 8/11/2005 6:58:32 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yeah. Sorry to hear it. This car is used almost exclusively for long business trips--1500 miles a week for two weeks out is pretty typical. While I'm gone, I'm virtually living in the car 14 hours a day, doing a combination of long highway runs and then driving around various locations doing photography. It has to be reliable. Looks like I've hit on one of the few fatal flaws that will ground an otherwise very, very nice 126 for life. Rats! :-( Dan, and all, IN my opinion, a broken front sway bar does not ground a car at all, just disconnect the other end and push it up out of the way. The car may lean a little more on turns but will actually turn in quicker without the front bar. Over steer is what it is called and manufacturers try to avoid that on all but the most aggressive sports cars (such as 911 Porsche, etc). With oversteer, you can drive hard into a corner and eventually the back end will come around the front, ala Porche 911. Understeering cars start to plow straight ahead, when driven hard into a corner, so the sensible driver lets off the gas and the car turns again! Driven sensibly, I doubt if you'll even know it's gone. I do not believe the stabilizer bar adds any structural integrity to the front suspension so safety is hardly an issue. Many millions of cars were produced without stabilizer bars at either end. Try it, you may like it! Regards, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 261 K miles 98 ML 320, 137 K miles
Re: [MBZ] 126 STABILIZER FAILURE--UPDATE/Opinion/ Correct me if I'mwrong!
On my 123 coupe the stabilizer holds the upper control arms in position. Without it, the camber/caster changes continuously. I drove it a little while like that, and it was not much fun and certainly NOT SAFE. For me changing it was about a 20 hour job. IIRC, the 126 chassis has the stabilizer bar between two firewalls and not only does everything have to come off of the firewall, the firewall itself has to be removed... ugh. Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD
Re: [MBZ] 126 STABILIZER FAILURE--UPDATE/Opinion/ Correct me ifI'mwrong!
There is something you don't know about. The stabilizer holds the upper control arms in place. Danger Will Robinson, do NOT drive it like that! Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD Unless there is something special about the MB front end that I don't know about, then I shouldn't think it will make a whole lot of difference. Randy
Re: [MBZ] 126 STABILIZER FAILURE--UPDATE/Opinion/ Correct me ifI'mwrong!
Rick Knoble wrote: There is something you don't know about. The stabilizer holds the upper control arms in place. Danger Will Robinson, do NOT drive it like that! It doesn't hold them in place, it links them together in an attempt to improve handling characteristics and reduce body roll in turns. The UCAs are mounted to and pivot at the body on one end, while the other end is connected to the steering knuckle, the bottom of which is mounted to the lower control arm which is held in place by the spring (whose other end is mounted to the chassis, and whose motions are damped by the shock absorber). The LCA is stabilized at the rear by the caster joint. While short-term I think the car would be drivable, long-term I think it would wear the suspension components quickly as they were forced to move more than they should. Worst-case, you over-extend a shock on one side, and ram the UCA of the other side through the inner fender (or rip the UCA from it's mounting point altogether). So, not safe, but certainly doable. I certainly wouldn't do it unless it was the only means to get myself and the car home, where the car would then be parked until I either parted the car or repaired it - with a preference towards the former. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi 1980 300TD 168+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Special
Same for a 107? On 8/11/05, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brand new R4 a/c compressor for your W123 or W126 diesel $150.00 Brand new drier to go with it $31.00 Jump on it quick, this won't last long. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. 1-800-741-5252 ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com http://www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com http://www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC
Re: [MBZ] Special
Would this by any chance be from a black 240D stick? On 8/11/05, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brand new R4 a/c compressor for your W123 or W126 diesel $150.00 Brand new drier to go with it $31.00 Jump on it quick, this won't last long. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. 1-800-741-5252 ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
Re: [MBZ] 126 STABILIZER FAILURE--UPDATE/Opinion/ Correctme ifI'mwrong!
I still don't think it is going to be unsafe to drive it without the stabilizer bar. The description given of the control arms mounting to the body and the stabilizer connecting between them is no different than the majority of vehicles on the street. The stabilizer bar acts as a sort of torsion bar to connect the two sides together and improve handling. It efectively reduces the lean over factor but not much else. I would guess that removing it might even improve the ride somewhat as then you truly have independent front suspension so one side should not affect the other. It will affect handling but not to any extreme and ought not to be unsafe if the rest of the vehicle is intact. I can't see the idea of overextending a shock and ripping off a control arm. That is extreme. There is likely a bump stop of some sort in the suspension somewhere to avoid overextending the shocks and if the body is bad enough that one fears the loss of a control arm then it is time to put the vehicle out to pasture. Lots of older vehicles didn't have stabilizer bars. Offroaders routinely disconnect them in order to keep their tires in contact with the terrain in rough country. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Ervine Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 3:05 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 STABILIZER FAILURE--UPDATE/Opinion/ Correctme ifI'mwrong! Rick Knoble wrote: There is something you don't know about. The stabilizer holds the upper control arms in place. Danger Will Robinson, do NOT drive it like that! It doesn't hold them in place, it links them together in an attempt to improve handling characteristics and reduce body roll in turns. The UCAs are mounted to and pivot at the body on one end, while the other end is connected to the steering knuckle, the bottom of which is mounted to the lower control arm which is held in place by the spring (whose other end is mounted to the chassis, and whose motions are damped by the shock absorber). The LCA is stabilized at the rear by the caster joint. While short-term I think the car would be drivable, long-term I think it would wear the suspension components quickly as they were forced to move more than they should. Worst-case, you over-extend a shock on one side, and ram the UCA of the other side through the inner fender (or rip the UCA from it's mounting point altogether). So, not safe, but certainly doable. I certainly wouldn't do it unless it was the only means to get myself and the car home, where the car would then be parked until I either parted the car or repaired it - with a preference towards the former. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi 1980 300TD 168+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
