Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder
Christopher McCann wrote: unfortunately they are in the KC dump by now...I did NOT check to see if they were smooshable or pulverizeable... :-( Well, if they weren't pulverizeable the damage would have looked like this. http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=170615 Learned an expensive lesson that day... pull glowplugs before prechamber. John
[MBZ] Nice and cheap 2000 S430
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-Mercedes-S430-Katrina-Parts-Car_W0QQitemZ120059128991QQihZ002QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Nov 30 01:09:08 2006 Received: from ug-out-1314.google.com ([66.249.92.169]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1GpaQG-0007NR-18 for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Thu, 30 Nov 2006 01:09:08 + Received: by ug-out-1314.google.com with SMTP id s2so1738954uge for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:06:04 -0800 (PST) Received: by 10.78.134.12 with SMTP id h12mr2966292hud.1164848763784; Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:06:03 -0800 (PST) Received: by 10.78.155.12 with HTTP; Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:06:03 -0800 (PST) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:06:03 -0500 From: Anthony Galioto [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.9.cp1 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nice and cheap 2000 S430 X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.9.cp1 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: /pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 01:09:09 - On 11/29/06, Kaleb C. Striplin, Cox Auto Trader [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-Mercedes-S430-Katrina-Parts-Car_W0QQitemZ120059128991QQihZ002QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com I can't imagine why it isn't street legal, Hummm... maybe because the steering wheel is missing, nothing serious. -- Anthony
Re: [MBZ] Scale Ferrari
One has to wonder, why, if the fellow had that sort of skill, didn't he build a life sized one. Probably didn't want Fiat/Ferrari coming after him. RLE
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
As I've told you before - you need to find another indie -- I sure wish I had put those snow tires on last night or this morning -- freezing rain is pouring down right now -- and I just got home. I asked him if he had any snow tires. He told me they would not help on my car. He said that they would not work on a LWB 126 as well as they did on my 124. This sounds like malarkey to me. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder
Buckey balls On 11/29/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Balls of carbon? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] Winter tires
The Nokian Hakkapeliittas are almost surely the very best (ask anyone that has actually used them. I had a set of Blizzaks on wheels for my W202 which I sold since those wheels can't be used on the W203. I now have a set of Nokian WRs on new car takeoff wheels for my C320 and I think they are better. Particularly since they are not squirrely on dry pavement like the Blizzaks were. RLE
Re: [MBZ] 300D Manual Trans FLYWHEEL
As far as I know they are the same on the manual. I know for sure they are on the automatics. Loren Faeth wrote: Which flywheels are the same? The 300D 617 032 00 01 manual trans flywheel and the 240D manual trans flywheel? If so, then that is way cool. I have heard that you can use a 240D manual trans flywheel, but i thought I ought to try to find the OE flywheel if I could. Thanks Kaleb! Loren At 08:57 AM 11/29/2006, you wrote: according to the EPC the flywheels are the same. Loren Faeth wrote: Doesn't the old NA 300D (115 chassis) flywheel have the cast in counterweight? (Crank and flywheel balanced as a unit) The 240D flywheel has no cast counterweight. (Crank and flywheel balanced separately) -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Trade Klima relays anyone?
That is the case as far as I know. Loren Faeth wrote: all of the Klima relays I have seen have a specific number of cylinders stamped on the case. So a 4 or 5 cyl 190D would take a different Klima that the SDL -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder
They are supposed to be there. They help swirl the fuel. Christopher McCann wrote: When I helped my friend do the head gasket on his mother in laws 84 300SD, in each cylinder were a few little metal-looking balls. Not perfectly round, much smaller than a BB and each one had a single dimple. What on earth could those have been? Thanks, Chris Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2006 GSD, Anke -1985 300SD, 217K, Wulf -1982 300Dt, 117K, little blue klatter box -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, One Banger - Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
Find a new mechanic. Donald Snook wrote: We are having our first snow/ice/freezing rain of the season here in America's Heartland (Kansas) and I am planning to get snow tires. On my most recent prior Mercedes, the snow tires came with the car mounted on a second set of wheels (2 tires not four). Well, I sold that car to OK Don and I am without snow tires. So, while I was picking up my car at my indy (because of the %^#^ hose repair), I asked him if he had any snow tires. He told me they would not help on my car. He said that they would not work on a LWB 126 as well as they did on my 124. This sounds like malarkey to me. Has anyone tried out snow tires on a 126 (esp. LWB 126). Do they help? Am I destined to slip and slide all over the place? Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 133K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Nice and cheap 2000 S430
hahahahahahahaha Anthony Galioto wrote: On 11/29/06, Kaleb C. Striplin, Cox Auto Trader [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-Mercedes-S430-Katrina-Parts-Car_W0QQitemZ120059128991QQihZ002QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com I can't imagine why it isn't street legal, Hummm... maybe because the steering wheel is missing, nothing serious. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
that means its headed this way. Its not freezing raining yet, but its raining pretty good. Im headed to St Louis this weekend. Hope all the crap has passed on by there by then. OK Don wrote: As I've told you before - you need to find another indie -- I sure wish I had put those snow tires on last night or this morning -- freezing rain is pouring down right now -- and I just got home. I asked him if he had any snow tires. He told me they would not help on my car. He said that they would not work on a LWB 126 as well as they did on my 124. This sounds like malarkey to me. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder
You got a part number for those? I think my car needs them replaced. Mike On 11/29/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They are supposed to be there. They help swirl the fuel. Christopher McCann wrote: When I helped my friend do the head gasket on his mother in laws 84 300SD, in each cylinder were a few little metal-looking balls. Not perfectly round, much smaller than a BB and each one had a single dimple. What on earth could those have been? Thanks, Chris Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2006 GSD, Anke -1985 300SD, 217K, Wulf -1982 300Dt, 117K, little blue klatter box -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, One Banger - Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
Blizzaks are nearly the best there is.Second only maybe to Nokian Hakkapelitta's. They make a world of difference over all seasons. Mike - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 6:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] snow tires A few years ago I was caught in a snowstorm, and after getting tired of the rear end sliding around on Remington tires, I stopped at a tire shop in the town I was in and they had a set of 4 used very little Blizzacks. I put them on the 300SDL, and have been using them each winter since. My SDL is pretty close to a snowplow with those on. I did end up with an extra set of factory wheels in need of paint, and those have the Blizzacks on. Last fall I painted them with a rattle can (NAPA) and they look decent now. Blizzacks work nicely on LWB126 cars IMHO Loren 86 300SDL et al At 04:13 PM 11/29/2006, you wrote: We are having our first snow/ice/freezing rain of the season here in America's Heartland (Kansas) and I am planning to get snow tires. On my most recent prior Mercedes, the snow tires came with the car mounted on a second set of wheels (2 tires not four). Well, I sold that car to OK Don and I am without snow tires. So, while I was picking up my car at my indy (because of the %^#^ hose repair), I asked him if he had any snow tires. He told me they would not help on my car. He said that they would not work on a LWB 126 as well as they did on my 124. This sounds like malarkey to me. Has anyone tried out snow tires on a 126 (esp. LWB 126). Do they help? Am I destined to slip and slide all over the place? Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 133K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder
Magic motor pellets...see JC Whitney On 11/29/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They are supposed to be there. They help swirl the fuel. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler/propane #22 0-60mph 7.3sec (220k) '84 300D (218k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/IMG_0171.JPG
Re: [MBZ] Glasses
Sunil Hari wrote: the real solution - buy frames from third-world countries (i got mine from india for $4) and have the most awesome lenses fit here. The price works out the same. My optician hates cheap frames. So much that he sells some good ones for $56 (the most that insurance usually pays for frames). He doesn't make money on those, but he doesn't have to try to adjust crap frames because he doesn't sell crap. I ended up paying $165 for titanium, I intend to keep them for about ten years. I almost went for a set of $56 frames with spring box hinges. My system is to go to a good opthamologist who doesn't sell hardware, and get the glasses from a good optician who isn't part of a chain. His prices were lower than D.O.C.'s 60% off sale prices, and the lenses are ground, not molded. I think I paid $291 total for polycarb lenses in titanium frames. Would have been $182 with the insurance frames. Mitch.
Re: [MBZ] Scale Ferrari
He said right in the beginning of the clip that his dream was to have a ferrari that would fit in his dining room so he made one. Strange dream, amazing execution and devotion. Mike - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 8:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Scale Ferrari One has to wonder, why, if the fellow had that sort of skill, didn't he build a life sized one. Probably didn't want Fiat/Ferrari coming after him. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
Holy cowThat guy is a moron. Mike - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 8:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] snow tires As I've told you before - you need to find another indie -- I sure wish I had put those snow tires on last night or this morning -- freezing rain is pouring down right now -- and I just got home. I asked him if he had any snow tires. He told me they would not help on my car. He said that they would not work on a LWB 126 as well as they did on my 124. This sounds like malarkey to me. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder
They are covered in the special bulletin along with the muffler bearings and headlight fluid capacities. Mike - Original Message - From: Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 9:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder You got a part number for those? I think my car needs them replaced. Mike On 11/29/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They are supposed to be there. They help swirl the fuel. Christopher McCann wrote: When I helped my friend do the head gasket on his mother in laws 84 300SD, in each cylinder were a few little metal-looking balls. Not perfectly round, much smaller than a BB and each one had a single dimple. What on earth could those have been? Thanks, Chris Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2006 GSD, Anke -1985 300SD, 217K, Wulf -1982 300Dt, 117K, little blue klatter box -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, One Banger - Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder
I STILL need the part number and torque specifications for the swirl balls. Anyone know where to get a deal on headlight fluid? Mike On 11/29/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They are covered in the special bulletin along with the muffler bearings and headlight fluid capacities. Mike - Original Message - From: Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 9:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder You got a part number for those? I think my car needs them replaced. Mike On 11/29/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They are supposed to be there. They help swirl the fuel. Christopher McCann wrote: When I helped my friend do the head gasket on his mother in laws 84 300SD, in each cylinder were a few little metal-looking balls. Not perfectly round, much smaller than a BB and each one had a single dimple. What on earth could those have been? Thanks, Chris Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2006 GSD, Anke -1985 300SD, 217K, Wulf -1982 300Dt, 117K, little blue klatter box -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, One Banger - Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
You're supposed to be at home Sunday afternoon to sell me a set of wheels - On 11/29/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im headed to St Louis this weekend. Hope all the crap has passed on by there by then. OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder
rumor has it that Michael wrote: I STILL need the part number and torque specifications for the swirl balls. Anyone know where to get a deal on headlight fluid? I buy my headlight fluid at NAPA - supposed to be the same as the MB spec. stuff, but a lot cheaper. However, I use only original, Mercedes-lable blinker fluid, 'cause otherwise it screws up the cruise control and the fuses. --Philip, in south central MO, where the rain has started...
Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder
Search for special bulletin # BS4U2FW/ Bound to find it there. Try Amsoil Synthetic headlight fluid...It's expensive but it's much brighter. Mike - Original Message - From: Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 9:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder I STILL need the part number and torque specifications for the swirl balls. Anyone know where to get a deal on headlight fluid? Mike On 11/29/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They are covered in the special bulletin along with the muffler bearings and headlight fluid capacities. Mike - Original Message - From: Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 9:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder You got a part number for those? I think my car needs them replaced. Mike On 11/29/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They are supposed to be there. They help swirl the fuel. Christopher McCann wrote: When I helped my friend do the head gasket on his mother in laws 84 300SD, in each cylinder were a few little metal-looking balls. Not perfectly round, much smaller than a BB and each one had a single dimple. What on earth could those have been? Thanks, Chris Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2006 GSD, Anke -1985 300SD, 217K, Wulf -1982 300Dt, 117K, little blue klatter box -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, One Banger - Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder
If you replace the fuses as soon as you buy the car this is much less likely to be a problem. Either way synthetics are better. Mike - Original Message - From: Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 10:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder rumor has it that Michael wrote: I STILL need the part number and torque specifications for the swirl balls. Anyone know where to get a deal on headlight fluid? I buy my headlight fluid at NAPA - supposed to be the same as the MB spec. stuff, but a lot cheaper. However, I use only original, Mercedes-lable blinker fluid, 'cause otherwise it screws up the cruise control and the fuses. --Philip, in south central MO, where the rain has started... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder
Its part of the prechamber. Michael Hall wrote: You got a part number for those? I think my car needs them replaced. Mike On 11/29/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They are supposed to be there. They help swirl the fuel. Christopher McCann wrote: When I helped my friend do the head gasket on his mother in laws 84 300SD, in each cylinder were a few little metal-looking balls. Not perfectly round, much smaller than a BB and each one had a single dimple. What on earth could those have been? Thanks, Chris Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2006 GSD, Anke -1985 300SD, 217K, Wulf -1982 300Dt, 117K, little blue klatter box -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, One Banger - Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
Thats this Sunday? Crap. Im gone this sunday. You should have come last sunday, or next sunday. OK Don wrote: You're supposed to be at home Sunday afternoon to sell me a set of wheels - On 11/29/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im headed to St Louis this weekend. Hope all the crap has passed on by there by then. OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
NOOO, I've already tried to buy rims from Kaleb and he's out of stock. Grrr, only need 1 for a spare in my SDL. Luthers From: James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:21:07 -0500 Reply-to: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] snow tires buy a set of 4 used factory rims off kaleb and a new set of bridgestone blizzaks from tire rack - you'll be fine. that car wil go like a tank in the snow jim - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 5:13 PM Subject: [MBZ] snow tires We are having our first snow/ice/freezing rain of the season here in America's Heartland (Kansas) and I am planning to get snow tires. On my most recent prior Mercedes, the snow tires came with the car mounted on a second set of wheels (2 tires not four). Well, I sold that car to OK Don and I am without snow tires. So, while I was picking up my car at my indy (because of the %^#^ hose repair), I asked him if he had any snow tires. He told me they would not help on my car. He said that they would not work on a LWB 126 as well as they did on my 124. This sounds like malarkey to me. Has anyone tried out snow tires on a 126 (esp. LWB 126). Do they help? Am I destined to slip and slide all over the place? Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 133K -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (270,491 mi) head case? '83 300SD (241 kmi) '82 300CD (162 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR engine work '85 300D (280,176) parts car
Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder
Fmiser wrote: rumor has it that Michael wrote: I STILL need the part number and torque specifications for the swirl balls. Anyone know where to get a deal on headlight fluid? I buy my headlight fluid at NAPA - supposed to be the same as the MB spec. stuff, but a lot cheaper. However, I use only original, Mercedes-lable blinker fluid, 'cause otherwise it screws up the cruise control and the fuses. Try here: http://kalecoauto.com/ They also have a great deal on piston return springs.
Re: [MBZ] Winter tires
The Nokian Hakkapeliittas are almost surely the very best (ask anyone that has actually used them. I had a set of Blizzaks on wheels for my W202 which I sold since those wheels can't be used on the W203. I now have a set of Nokian WRs on new car takeoff wheels for my C320 and I think they are better. Particularly since they are not squirrely on dry pavement like the Blizzaks were. The studded Hakka 1's that I put on our SDL and the 450 SL worked _great_! Still using 'em, though the SL's tires have migrated to the 200D winter beater. They're getting a little bit aged, about six years, but they're still working fine. I don't think they handle badly on dry pavement either. That and a bit of weight in the trunk if you need it and you're set. I had 200# in the SL. Last year the Frankenheap's trunk was filled with spare parts, this year it's empty. Might have to go for the sand again, we'll see. The Chicken Wagon came with a set of Alpinas on it, but it hasn't gotten much use in the snow, especially lately. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] autodimming mirrors
Gump has auto frosting mirrors in the cold and she also chose not to start with BioD in the tank at 16*F The Frankenheap started just fine this morning at about 8 degrees on #2. Did plug in the block heater though. Started fine at work after sitting all day at about 16 degrees. I can't tell if the mirrors are autofrosting or not, 'cause the windows for sure _are_! The car was very damp from all the rain, it had 2 of water in the back footwell mere days ago. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 300D Manual Trans FLYWHEEL
On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:09:06 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As far as I know they are the same on the manual. I know for sure they are on the automatics. No, they are not the same. The 300D manual flywheel is heavier than the 240D manual flywheel. My previous email (to which no one has replied) has the part numbers of both. Craig
Re: [MBZ] 300D Manual Trans FLYWHEEL
On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:14:28 -0600 Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, but 300D 4 and 5 speeds were sold in Canada and there are a fair number of grey market cars out there in the US. I know chances of finding a flywheel are slim, and I planned on using the 240D flywheel, but why not ask? Especially since they're not the same. Are all OM 617 engines built with the flywheel and crank balanced separately? That's what the FSM would lead you to believe. In putting together my 240D/3.0, however, I have a 617.912-12 engine (originally assembled with an automatic transmission) and a 617 manual flywheel (gotten from a 123.130 whose 617.912-10 had punched the connecting rod for #1 through the block). The machine shop messed up the original balance of the flywheel, so they rebalanced it by itself. I slapped the two together and they've been working fine for the last 50,000 miles or so. Craig
Re: [MBZ] 300d FLYWHEEL
On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 08:51:10 +0200 Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for you help Craig, Yes its for a stick shift. Where BTW did you get the part no from for the flywheel as 6170320001 is not on the EPC that the dealers have - is it perhaps the original part no when the vehciles were first lauched? I got the flywheel from a 1980 123.130 with a 617.912 and a stick shift from the factory. The number I listed is the one it's marked with. The other number (for a 240D) is from a 1982 240D with a 5-speed (whose 5-speed was already taken). Craig
Re: [MBZ] Scale Ferrari
Hey Mike, Probably would have been cheaper and quicker to just build a bigger dining room and buy the Ferrari.! Nevertheless, I admire his dedication, commitment to and achievement of his goal. Take care, Chuck Phoenix, AZ On Nov 29, 2006, at 7:23 PM, Mike Canfield wrote: He said right in the beginning of the clip that his dream was to have a ferrari that would fit in his dining room so he made one. Strange dream, amazing execution and devotion. Mike
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
OK Don wrote: As I've told you before - you need to find another indie -- Well, maybe a customer with an SDL complained to him that snow tires didn't prevent him from driving into the ditch. Indy's still a fool for believing it.
Re: [MBZ] Xenon
David Brodbeck wrote: I have a metal halide HID lamp in my TV projector and it works great. I'm a little less sure if I like that technology in headlights. ;) I defer to the master on this subject: http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/Hid/HID.html
Re: [MBZ] OT Mazda RX7
David Brodbeck wrote: Didn't these have short engine life due to the apex seals wearing out and causing the compression to go south? Or is that a myth? I thought Mazda had that pretty much licked by the time the RX3 came out. IIRC, that had an expected life of around 100k when 60k was considered good for a set of piston rings on an American car.
Re: [MBZ] OT: Volvo diesel
Tyler Backman wrote: I'll second the comment about the rotary bosch injector pumps being crap compared to the mercedes type inline cam pumps. I wish there was a way to convert it over. I wonder what pump was used in the 13 second Volvo featured on the May 2005 Finnish drag racing video? That was one quick brick. Mitch.
Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder
Christopher asked:in each cylinder were a few little metal-looking balls. Not perfectly round, much smaller than a BB and each one had a single dimple. What on earth could those have been? Did you see any little metal men around looking sad? ;-) Sorry, couldn;t resist. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 2:38 PM Subject: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder When I helped my friend do the head gasket on his mother in laws 84 300SD, in each cylinder were a few little metal-looking balls. Not perfectly round, much smaller than a BB and each one had a single dimple. What on earth could those have been? Thanks, Chris Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2006 GSD, Anke -1985 300SD, 217K, Wulf -1982 300Dt, 117K, little blue klatter box -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, One Banger - Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.19/556 - Release Date: 11/28/2006
Re: [MBZ] OT: Volvo diesel
While we are on the subject of non-MB diesel. Anyone have any experience with GM? Especially the 6.5L Turbodiesels? Lists, great tech/doc sites, etc? On 11/30/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tyler Backman wrote: I'll second the comment about the rotary bosch injector pumps being crap compared to the mercedes type inline cam pumps. I wish there was a way to convert it over. I wonder what pump was used in the 13 second Volvo featured on the May 2005 Finnish drag racing video? That was one quick brick. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.
Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder
Good one , Larry. Dwight -- Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. Wickford, RI LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher asked:in each cylinder were a few little metal-looking balls. Not perfectly round, much smaller than a BB and each one had a single dimple. What on earth could those have been? Did you see any little metal men around looking sad? ;-)
Re: [MBZ] Scale Ferrari
Hey Chuck, Did you watch the video clip that goes along with it? It is pretty interesting. He said something like buying a car like this would cost alot of money and I had no money so I had to build it. Very eccentric to say the least. Just how much would it cost JUST to have the custom gearbox built by the original designer in 1:3 scale? That alone had to be a pretty penny. Not to mention the other exotic materials used in a Ferrari. He learned how to MAKE glass and rubber!! The man is an absolute mechanical genious!! Mike - Original Message - From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 12:37 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Scale Ferrari Hey Mike, Probably would have been cheaper and quicker to just build a bigger dining room and buy the Ferrari.! Nevertheless, I admire his dedication, commitment to and achievement of his goal. Take care, Chuck Phoenix, AZ On Nov 29, 2006, at 7:23 PM, Mike Canfield wrote: He said right in the beginning of the clip that his dream was to have a ferrari that would fit in his dining room so he made one. Strange dream, amazing execution and devotion. Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
More of a fool for passing it on.Any mechanic worth thier shorts would know better than that line of bull. Snow tires are better on ANY car in the snow than all seasons would be. Mike - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 6:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] snow tires OK Don wrote: As I've told you before - you need to find another indie -- Well, maybe a customer with an SDL complained to him that snow tires didn't prevent him from driving into the ditch. Indy's still a fool for believing it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder
Yep, gotta agree, that one put a smile on my face.That was funny Larry! Leave it Larry to come up with THAT one!! LOLOL Mike - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:51 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder Good one , Larry. Dwight -- Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. Wickford, RI LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher asked:in each cylinder were a few little metal-looking balls. Not perfectly round, much smaller than a BB and each one had a single dimple. What on earth could those have been? Did you see any little metal men around looking sad? ;-) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] autodimming mirrors
Uhhh, the '98 probably has narrower tires, then combine that with more control in the manual trans and a smaller engine, of course its better in the snow... I'm still of the opinion that few people need a four wheel drive in the snow and ice. However these days it seems like most people don't know the difference between needs and wants. If its bad enough out that I can't get somewhere in my 190D I shouldn't be out on the streets because its not safe no matter what. All vehicles only have four wheel stop... Of course if its really bad here I'll just take a snowmobile. My '71 Arctic Cat 303 rotary powered snowmobile will go lots of places a jacked up 4x4 won't... Curt Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:17:18 -0600 From: R A Bennell Subject: Re: [MBZ] autodimming mirrors To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hey, come on up north where it snows and gets cold. We can probably talk you into putting the diesel Benz in the garage for the winter and driving a jacked up 4X4. We now have 3 of them. 2 Ford F150s and an old Toyota 4Runner. I'm too poor to contemplate a late model gasser 4Matic but I won't do without 4 wheel drive in the winter anymore. Interesting how different the ones we have are. We have a 98 F150 reg cab shortbox 4X4 with a V6 and manual 5 speed as well as an 02 F150 Supercrew 4X4 with a 5.4 and an AT. I would have expected the 02 to be better in snow (at least around town on the streets) as it is longer and heavier but it definitely is not. I am guessing it is essentially the difference in tires. The Supercrew has less aggessive tire tread and I am thinking that must be making the difference in traction in the snow. Randy - Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Nov 30 14:09:51 2006 Received: from wsip-24-249-104-140.ks.ks.cox.net ([24.249.104.140] helo=mtsqhexc1.mtsqh.com) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1Gpmbn-dO-0Q for Mercedes@okiebenz.com; Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:09:51 + content-class: urn:content-classes:message MIME-Version: 1.0 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft Exchange V6.0.6603.0 Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 08:04:45 -0600 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: Thread-Topic: Snow Tires and Bad mechanics Thread-Index: AccUiH28y/FwGJZIQiOU/E48QdjILQ== From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.9.cp1 Subject: [MBZ] Snow Tires and Bad mechanics X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.9.cp1 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: /pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:09:51 - Thanks for all the advice about the snow tires. You confirmed my belief that this guy was a moron (at least as it related to the use of snow tires). I will be getting mine soon - not soon enough to deal with the 6-12 inches we are supposed to get today.=20 =20 If Kaleb is out of wheels, you should all encourage him to buy mine. I would be glad to sell my wheels, so I can get new wheels from Tire Rack for my car.=20 =20 Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 133K=20
Re: [MBZ] autodimming mirrors
Ahhh...good old back east winter issues... My big issue was if I was going to kick the furnace on once this morning. It did get down to 31 degrees last night. It was 60 degrees in the house. I thought it was fine, the girls whined. Took it up to 62 and the whining stopped. Bob Rentfro Wearing sweaters in AZ - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 6:54 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] autodimming mirrors Uhhh, the '98 probably has narrower tires, then combine that with more control in the manual trans and a smaller engine, of course its better in the snow... I'm still of the opinion that few people need a four wheel drive in the snow and ice. However these days it seems like most people don't know the difference between needs and wants. If its bad enough out that I can't get somewhere in my 190D I shouldn't be out on the streets because its not safe no matter what. All vehicles only have four wheel stop... Of course if its really bad here I'll just take a snowmobile. My '71 Arctic Cat 303 rotary powered snowmobile will go lots of places a jacked up 4x4 won't... Curt Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:17:18 -0600 From: R A Bennell Subject: Re: [MBZ] autodimming mirrors To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hey, come on up north where it snows and gets cold. We can probably talk you into putting the diesel Benz in the garage for the winter and driving a jacked up 4X4. We now have 3 of them. 2 Ford F150s and an old Toyota 4Runner. I'm too poor to contemplate a late model gasser 4Matic but I won't do without 4 wheel drive in the winter anymore. Interesting how different the ones we have are. We have a 98 F150 reg cab shortbox 4X4 with a V6 and manual 5 speed as well as an 02 F150 Supercrew 4X4 with a 5.4 and an AT. I would have expected the 02 to be better in snow (at least around town on the streets) as it is longer and heavier but it definitely is not. I am guessing it is essentially the difference in tires. The Supercrew has less aggessive tire tread and I am thinking that must be making the difference in traction in the snow. Randy - Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Scale Ferrari
Speaking of Ferraris, Hagerty's Classic Car Auction on Classic ESPN is a real decadent luxury - I think it airs at 10 pm ET on Tuesdays. A McLaren fetched over $1 mm and several other rarities in beautiful condition sold for over half a mill on the most recent show. Best of all, they offer tips on finding a collector car and restoration advice. On 11/30/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Chuck, Did you watch the video clip that goes along with it? It is pretty interesting. He said something like buying a car like this would cost alot of money and I had no money so I had to build it. Very eccentric to say the least. Just how much would it cost JUST to have the custom gearbox built by the original designer in 1:3 scale? That alone had to be a pretty penny. Not to mention the other exotic materials used in a Ferrari. He learned how to MAKE glass and rubber!! The man is an absolute mechanical genious!! Mike - Original Message - From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 12:37 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Scale Ferrari Hey Mike, Probably would have been cheaper and quicker to just build a bigger dining room and buy the Ferrari.! Nevertheless, I admire his dedication, commitment to and achievement of his goal. Take care, Chuck Phoenix, AZ On Nov 29, 2006, at 7:23 PM, Mike Canfield wrote: He said right in the beginning of the clip that his dream was to have a ferrari that would fit in his dining room so he made one. Strange dream, amazing execution and devotion. Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
Are Blizzaks expensive? They sound like they must be imported from the planet Zarkon. On 11/30/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: More of a fool for passing it on.Any mechanic worth thier shorts would know better than that line of bull. Snow tires are better on ANY car in the snow than all seasons would be. Mike - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 6:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] snow tires OK Don wrote: As I've told you before - you need to find another indie -- Well, maybe a customer with an SDL complained to him that snow tires didn't prevent him from driving into the ditch. Indy's still a fool for believing it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Snow Tires and Bad mechanics
If this is the same guy that maintained the 300D 2.5, I think it goes beyond snow tires. I found way too many short-cuts and worn parts that needed replacing to consider it as having received good maintenance. LUTHER - here's a set of 126 wheels for you - On 11/30/06, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for all the advice about the snow tires. You confirmed my belief that this guy was a moron (at least as it related to the use of snow tires). I will be getting mine soon - not soon enough to deal with the 6-12 inches we are supposed to get today. If Kaleb is out of wheels, you should all encourage him to buy mine. I would be glad to sell my wheels, so I can get new wheels from Tire Rack for my car. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
Check ebay, a single wheel will show up fairly often. Luther wrote: NOOO, I've already tried to buy rims from Kaleb and he's out of stock. Grrr, only need 1 for a spare in my SDL. Luthers -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] OT: Volvo diesel
www.gm-diesel.com Check the archives, somebody asked about this already and I posted about it in response several times. Ed Booher wrote: While we are on the subject of non-MB diesel. Anyone have any experience with GM? Especially the 6.5L Turbodiesels? Lists, great tech/doc sites, etc? On 11/30/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tyler Backman wrote: I'll second the comment about the rotary bosch injector pumps being crap compared to the mercedes type inline cam pumps. I wish there was a way to convert it over. I wonder what pump was used in the 13 second Volvo featured on the May 2005 Finnish drag racing video? That was one quick brick. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Snow Tires and Bad mechanics
let me know how much you want for them Donald Snook wrote: Thanks for all the advice about the snow tires. You confirmed my belief that this guy was a moron (at least as it related to the use of snow tires). I will be getting mine soon - not soon enough to deal with the 6-12 inches we are supposed to get today. If Kaleb is out of wheels, you should all encourage him to buy mine. I would be glad to sell my wheels, so I can get new wheels from Tire Rack for my car. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 133K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Scale Ferrari
if he had worked at a regular job for 20,000 hours (approximate $20/hr), that's $400,000 to buy a ferrari and then have it in the dining room. On 11/30/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of Ferraris, Hagerty's Classic Car Auction on Classic ESPN is a real decadent luxury - I think it airs at 10 pm ET on Tuesdays. A McLaren fetched over $1 mm and several other rarities in beautiful condition sold for over half a mill on the most recent show. Best of all, they offer tips on finding a collector car and restoration advice. On 11/30/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Chuck, Did you watch the video clip that goes along with it? It is pretty interesting. He said something like buying a car like this would cost alot of money and I had no money so I had to build it. Very eccentric to say the least. Just how much would it cost JUST to have the custom gearbox built by the original designer in 1:3 scale? That alone had to be a pretty penny. Not to mention the other exotic materials used in a Ferrari. He learned how to MAKE glass and rubber!! The man is an absolute mechanical genious!! Mike - Original Message - From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 12:37 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Scale Ferrari Hey Mike, Probably would have been cheaper and quicker to just build a bigger dining room and buy the Ferrari.! Nevertheless, I admire his dedication, commitment to and achievement of his goal. Take care, Chuck Phoenix, AZ On Nov 29, 2006, at 7:23 PM, Mike Canfield wrote: He said right in the beginning of the clip that his dream was to have a ferrari that would fit in his dining room so he made one. Strange dream, amazing execution and devotion. Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 290Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
[MBZ] uh, SDL?
That's a funky hood http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemviewitem=ru=http%3A%2F%2Fmotors.search.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3Ffrom%3DR40%26satitle%3D110062381947%26fvi%3D1item=110062381947rd=1 -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (270,491 mi) head case? '83 300SD (241 kmi) '82 300CD (162 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR engine work '85 300D (280,176) parts car
Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder
Damn. Sorry to see that. - Original Message - From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 7:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder Christopher McCann wrote: unfortunately they are in the KC dump by now...I did NOT check to see if they were smooshable or pulverizeable... :-( Well, if they weren't pulverizeable the damage would have looked like this. http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=170615 Learned an expensive lesson that day... pull glowplugs before prechamber. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
Not terribly. Seems like they were in the $50 each vicinity from tirerack for my 83' 300D... Generally the Hakka's are harder to find than Blizzaks. Though this time of year would be the wrong time to go to your local tire store and try and find some... For that matter sometimes Tire rack runs out of a certain size around now as well... Levi On 11/30/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are Blizzaks expensive? They sound like they must be imported from the planet Zarkon. On 11/30/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: More of a fool for passing it on.Any mechanic worth thier shorts would know better than that line of bull. Snow tires are better on ANY car in the snow than all seasons would be. Mike - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 6:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] snow tires OK Don wrote: As I've told you before - you need to find another indie -- Well, maybe a customer with an SDL complained to him that snow tires didn't prevent him from driving into the ditch. Indy's still a fool for believing it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Wheels -- Taking bids
I did not know there was a shortage of wheels out there. I would be glad to part with my wheels. Here's the catch, I would have to order my new wheels from Tire-rack and get them and then I could ship my current wheels out to the buyer. Mine are in good shape no curb rash very good condition. They are the regular 15 slot wheels. Any bids? Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 133K
Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder
Torque specs are: maximal acheivable pull with a metric Crescent wrech. On11/29/06, Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I STILL need the part number and torque specifications for the swirl balls. Anyone know where to get a deal on headlight fluid? -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
Andrew asked:Are Blizzaks expensive? - There are several types of Blizzaks - check TireRack for your desired type - for my 91 300D in 195/65R15 the Revo1 Studless Ice Snow are $79 each. They rec'd very high marks from people who bought them, BTW. So they;re not outrageous IMO - ~$320 for a set then add mounting, balancing - and road warranty if desired. HTH;s Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:30 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] snow tires Are Blizzaks expensive? They sound like they must be imported from the planet Zarkon. On 11/30/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: More of a fool for passing it on.Any mechanic worth thier shorts would know better than that line of bull. Snow tires are better on ANY car in the snow than all seasons would be. Mike - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 6:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] snow tires OK Don wrote: As I've told you before - you need to find another indie -- Well, maybe a customer with an SDL complained to him that snow tires didn't prevent him from driving into the ditch. Indy's still a fool for believing it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.19/556 - Release Date: 11/28/2006
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
Yes they are pretty expensive but worth the money..They are made by Bridgestone so whatever planet thier factory is on. Mike - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:30 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] snow tires Are Blizzaks expensive? They sound like they must be imported from the planet Zarkon. On 11/30/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: More of a fool for passing it on.Any mechanic worth thier shorts would know better than that line of bull. Snow tires are better on ANY car in the snow than all seasons would be. Mike - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 6:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] snow tires OK Don wrote: As I've told you before - you need to find another indie -- Well, maybe a customer with an SDL complained to him that snow tires didn't prevent him from driving into the ditch. Indy's still a fool for believing it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder
What color fluid do you want?? DWS Hans Neureiter wrote: Torque specs are: maximal acheivable pull with a metric Crescent wrech. On11/29/06, Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I STILL need the part number and torque specifications for the swirl balls. Anyone know where to get a deal on headlight fluid? -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] uh, SDL?
I wonder how they figure that is an improvement over the MB hood? On 11/30/06, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's a funky hood http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemviewitem=ru=http%3A%2F%2Fmotors.search.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3Ffrom%3DR40%26satitle%3D110062381947%26fvi%3D1item=110062381947rd=1 -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (270,491 mi) head case? '83 300SD (241 kmi) '82 300CD (162 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR engine work '85 300D (280,176) parts car ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] Scale Ferrari
Sunil, Provided of course that he didn't need to pay rent/mortgage, eat or clothe himself. I had a customer at the last job I had, a metal working tools company, that made a 1/4 scale V12 that ran. We also had guys that made coffee can turbofans that made thrust! They were the size of a coffee can, not made from one... Jeff Zedic Toronto On 30/11/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: if he had worked at a regular job for 20,000 hours (approximate $20/hr), that's $400,000 to buy a ferrari and then have it in the dining room. To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder
I'm still waiting for Fina's pink air !!! On 11/30/06, Darrell W. Sigmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What color fluid do you want?? DWS -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] OT: Volvo diesel
That had a Nissan turbodiesel in it. Probably had a tweaked VE pump. On 11/30/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wonder what pump was used in the 13 second Volvo featured on the May 2005 Finnish drag racing video? That was one quick brick. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler/propane #22 0-60mph 7.3sec (220k) '84 300D (218k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/IMG_0171.JPG
Re: [MBZ] uh, SDL?
Someone please explain how that larger frontal surface, looking like a 49 Ford, will make the vehicle more fuel efficient? Also, why go back to the older crappier headlights instead of the flusher,more integral nd smoother flowing 86 headlights? Bogus
Re: [MBZ] autodimming mirrors
It is true that no one really needs 4wd. HOWEVER... Saying that if you can't get there in your 190D then it's not safe for anyone no matter what is NOT. Anytime you'd like to test your 190D against my 97' Suby with Blizzaks and see who has more control in slippery stuff (including stopping but NOT due to AWD) I will be more than happy to oblige. That said, obviously the biggest factors to do with safety depend on the drivers. Personally I'm waiting to see some snow and cold at which point I'll throw some Blizzaks on the Benz and see how it does. But IF I do decide to drive it in the winter I WON'T be taking it on long trips into lake effect areas, and I will be planning on a high chance of having to call for a ride/tow and just plain having to drive MUCH slower on any slippery days. I have YET to come upon ANY day with the Sube when I look out and say I'm not sure we'll make it. If it's REALLY bad out, then I might have to slow down a bit. On the REALLY REALLY bad days, if everything is an absolute sheet of ice (like you can barely walk to the car) then you have to drive really slowly and carefully. IF we ever had like 16 inches of snow or more on the road then it might become difficult since the snow tend to blow over the front of the car... I won't speak for other AWD/4WD vehicles because they can all handle differently, but my point is basically that if you haven't driven my Sube in the winter then you don't have a clue how it handles. And if you're only driving a 190D (with no mention of snow tires) then you have absolutely no clue of the possibilities of a REAL vehicle in the snow. Levi Yeah, I get worked up about traction. (: On 11/30/06, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Uhhh, the '98 probably has narrower tires, then combine that with more control in the manual trans and a smaller engine, of course its better in the snow... I'm still of the opinion that few people need a four wheel drive in the snow and ice. However these days it seems like most people don't know the difference between needs and wants. If its bad enough out that I can't get somewhere in my 190D I shouldn't be out on the streets because its not safe no matter what. All vehicles only have four wheel stop... Of course if its really bad here I'll just take a snowmobile. My '71 Arctic Cat 303 rotary powered snowmobile will go lots of places a jacked up 4x4 won't... Curt Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:17:18 -0600 From: R A Bennell Subject: Re: [MBZ] autodimming mirrors To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hey, come on up north where it snows and gets cold. We can probably talk you into putting the diesel Benz in the garage for the winter and driving a jacked up 4X4. We now have 3 of them. 2 Ford F150s and an old Toyota 4Runner. I'm too poor to contemplate a late model gasser 4Matic but I won't do without 4 wheel drive in the winter anymore. Interesting how different the ones we have are. We have a 98 F150 reg cab shortbox 4X4 with a V6 and manual 5 speed as well as an 02 F150 Supercrew 4X4 with a 5.4 and an AT. I would have expected the 02 to be better in snow (at least around town on the streets) as it is longer and heavier but it definitely is not. I am guessing it is essentially the difference in tires. The Supercrew has less aggessive tire tread and I am thinking that must be making the difference in traction in the snow. Randy - Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Scale Ferrari
Minus about 1/3 in taxes that leaves just over a quarter of a million. Figure in the cost of a dining room big enough to house a Ferrari and a way to get it in there and how much is left to buy the Ferrari, used. Then again, how long would it take you to get enough overtime to do that.THAT'S 10 YEARS of 40 hour weeks before taxes. The man get's the incredible bragging rights of saying he built such an amazing thing that he never could buy and he has a freekin brand new Ferrari in his dining room man!!! It's kinda like I once heard a friend say when asked why he spent $60K on his Ferrari instead of the new '06 Corvette..He put it this way..In six years you will have an old, used Chevyand I will still have a f!#$%in Ferrari man!! Mike - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:51 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Scale Ferrari if he had worked at a regular job for 20,000 hours (approximate $20/hr), that's $400,000 to buy a ferrari and then have it in the dining room. On 11/30/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of Ferraris, Hagerty's Classic Car Auction on Classic ESPN is a real decadent luxury - I think it airs at 10 pm ET on Tuesdays. A McLaren fetched over $1 mm and several other rarities in beautiful condition sold for over half a mill on the most recent show. Best of all, they offer tips on finding a collector car and restoration advice. On 11/30/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Chuck, Did you watch the video clip that goes along with it? It is pretty interesting. He said something like buying a car like this would cost alot of money and I had no money so I had to build it. Very eccentric to say the least. Just how much would it cost JUST to have the custom gearbox built by the original designer in 1:3 scale? That alone had to be a pretty penny. Not to mention the other exotic materials used in a Ferrari. He learned how to MAKE glass and rubber!! The man is an absolute mechanical genious!! Mike - Original Message - From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 12:37 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Scale Ferrari Hey Mike, Probably would have been cheaper and quicker to just build a bigger dining room and buy the Ferrari.! Nevertheless, I admire his dedication, commitment to and achievement of his goal. Take care, Chuck Phoenix, AZ On Nov 29, 2006, at 7:23 PM, Mike Canfield wrote: He said right in the beginning of the clip that his dream was to have a ferrari that would fit in his dining room so he made one. Strange dream, amazing execution and devotion. Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 290Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] uh, SDL?
Well, uh, if I had the money, I swear I would buy it just to see the looks on the faces of the Canada Customs and Border Protection officers, when I rolled up to import it. OTOH you might get shot at if you approached a border crossing, driving that thing fast. It looks like a half-finished prop from some Total Recall or some B horror flick. Mac on 11/30/06 9:58 AM, Luther at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's a funky hood http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemviewitem=ru=http%3A% 2F%2Fmotors.search.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3Ffrom%3DR40%26satitle%3D110062381947%26fv i%3D1item=110062381947rd=1
Re: [MBZ] Scale Ferrari
which is exactly what you say when your ferrari breaks and the guy with the '06 vette cruises by. On 11/30/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Minus about 1/3 in taxes that leaves just over a quarter of a million. Figure in the cost of a dining room big enough to house a Ferrari and a way to get it in there and how much is left to buy the Ferrari, used. Then again, how long would it take you to get enough overtime to do that.THAT'S 10 YEARS of 40 hour weeks before taxes. The man get's the incredible bragging rights of saying he built such an amazing thing that he never could buy and he has a freekin brand new Ferrari in his dining room man!!! It's kinda like I once heard a friend say when asked why he spent $60K on his Ferrari instead of the new '06 Corvette..He put it this way..In six years you will have an old, used Chevyand I will still have a f!#$%in Ferrari man!! Mike - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:51 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Scale Ferrari if he had worked at a regular job for 20,000 hours (approximate $20/hr), that's $400,000 to buy a ferrari and then have it in the dining room. On 11/30/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of Ferraris, Hagerty's Classic Car Auction on Classic ESPN is a real decadent luxury - I think it airs at 10 pm ET on Tuesdays. A McLaren fetched over $1 mm and several other rarities in beautiful condition sold for over half a mill on the most recent show. Best of all, they offer tips on finding a collector car and restoration advice. On 11/30/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Chuck, Did you watch the video clip that goes along with it? It is pretty interesting. He said something like buying a car like this would cost alot of money and I had no money so I had to build it. Very eccentric to say the least. Just how much would it cost JUST to have the custom gearbox built by the original designer in 1:3 scale? That alone had to be a pretty penny. Not to mention the other exotic materials used in a Ferrari. He learned how to MAKE glass and rubber!! The man is an absolute mechanical genious!! Mike - Original Message - From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 12:37 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Scale Ferrari Hey Mike, Probably would have been cheaper and quicker to just build a bigger dining room and buy the Ferrari.! Nevertheless, I admire his dedication, commitment to and achievement of his goal. Take care, Chuck Phoenix, AZ On Nov 29, 2006, at 7:23 PM, Mike Canfield wrote: He said right in the beginning of the clip that his dream was to have a ferrari that would fit in his dining room so he made one. Strange dream, amazing execution and devotion. Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 290Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 290Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder
I thought I saw one, but being ball-less, he hid under the pistons. CM LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher asked: Not perfectly round, much smaller than a BB and each one had a single dimple. What on earth could those have been? Did you see any little metal men around looking sad? ;-) Sorry, couldn;t resist. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann To: Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 2:38 PM Subject: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder When I helped my friend do the head gasket on his mother in laws 84 300SD, in each cylinder were a few little metal-looking balls. Not perfectly round, much smaller than a BB and each one had a single dimple. What on earth could those have been? Thanks, Chris Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2006 GSD, Anke -1985 300SD, 217K, Wulf -1982 300Dt, 117K, little blue klatter box -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, One Banger - Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.19/556 - Release Date: 11/28/2006 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2006 GSD, Anke -1985 300SD, 217K, Wulf -1982 300Dt, 117K, little blue klatter box -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, One Banger - Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Nov 30 16:41:14 2006 Received: from mailout2.parasun.com ([204.174.16.202]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1GpoyF-0006fH-Qp for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:41:14 + Received: from rrcs-24-39-222-124.nys.biz.rr.com ([24.39.222.124] helo=user4ykwxvt62x) by mailout2.parasun.com with smtp (Exim 4.54) id 1GpovA-0003o9-Sf for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Thu, 30 Nov 2006 08:38:02 -0800 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com References: [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:37:28 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2869 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2962 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Scale Ferrari X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.9.cp1 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: /pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:41:19 - This is also true.But you see, the guy with the model has figured a way around that problem and realizes that the Ferrari is a status symbol rather than something practical to drive. He saves alot on tickets and insurance too.LOLOL Mike - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 11:17 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Scale Ferrari which is exactly what you say when your ferrari breaks and the guy with the '06 vette cruises by. On 11/30/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Minus about 1/3 in taxes that leaves just over a quarter of a million. Figure in the cost of a dining room big enough to house a Ferrari and a way to get it in there and how much is left to buy the Ferrari, used. Then again, how long would it
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
I can actually buy Blizzaks from a dealer just about anyplace i go. Cell phone tires, I'd have to drive at least 1500 miles to get them, or mail order them and that gets expensive. Pay more for a tire, pay $$$ for shipping, and then pay extra for mounting and balancing. Easily adds $25 to $50 a tire. Several years ago I bought some firestone radial snow tires for the 240D. after 6-7 winters, they are still good enough to use this winter. I have been quite pleased with them. A LOT less money than cell phone tires. At 08:18 PM 11/29/2006, you wrote: Blizzaks are nearly the best there is.Second only maybe to Nokian Hakkapelitta's. They make a world of difference over all seasons. Mike - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 6:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] snow tires A few years ago I was caught in a snowstorm, and after getting tired of the rear end sliding around on Remington tires, I stopped at a tire shop in the town I was in and they had a set of 4 used very little Blizzacks. I put them on the 300SDL, and have been using them each winter since. My SDL is pretty close to a snowplow with those on. I did end up with an extra set of factory wheels in need of paint, and those have the Blizzacks on. Last fall I painted them with a rattle can (NAPA) and they look decent now. Blizzacks work nicely on LWB126 cars IMHO Loren 86 300SDL et al At 04:13 PM 11/29/2006, you wrote: We are having our first snow/ice/freezing rain of the season here in America's Heartland (Kansas) and I am planning to get snow tires. On my most recent prior Mercedes, the snow tires came with the car mounted on a second set of wheels (2 tires not four). Well, I sold that car to OK Don and I am without snow tires. So, while I was picking up my car at my indy (because of the %^#^ hose repair), I asked him if he had any snow tires. He told me they would not help on my car. He said that they would not work on a LWB 126 as well as they did on my 124. This sounds like malarkey to me. Has anyone tried out snow tires on a 126 (esp. LWB 126). Do they help? Am I destined to slip and slide all over the place? Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 133K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth
[MBZ] For Sale: 14 Mercedes Rim (15 hole) .
Near flawless 14 Mercedes Rim (15 hole). This was my spare and was only used a couple times. It is great to mount a snow tire on and the other one on your spare. Easy to switch tires In bad weather and back to regular tires in good weather. Or, as I did, put chains on my two spares. Its easer to change tires that to put chains on. Check on what a new one costs. I'm asking $65 Shipping weight is 15 lbs E-mail me at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] for details and/or picture attachment: winmail.dat
Re: [MBZ] 300D Manual Trans FLYWHEEL
ok, thanks! I did read your post with the PNs and that is why I asked Kaleb for clarification. Thanks again for the info! My quest for a manual trans flywheel for an OM 617 still stands, if anyone knows where i can find one. At 10:39 PM 11/29/2006, you wrote: On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:14:28 -0600 Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, but 300D 4 and 5 speeds were sold in Canada and there are a fair number of grey market cars out there in the US. I know chances of finding a flywheel are slim, and I planned on using the 240D flywheel, but why not ask? Especially since they're not the same. Are all OM 617 engines built with the flywheel and crank balanced separately? That's what the FSM would lead you to believe. In putting together my 240D/3.0, however, I have a 617.912-12 engine (originally assembled with an automatic transmission) and a 617 manual flywheel (gotten from a 123.130 whose 617.912-10 had punched the connecting rod for #1 through the block). The machine shop messed up the original balance of the flywheel, so they rebalanced it by itself. I slapped the two together and they've been working fine for the last 50,000 miles or so. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth
Re: [MBZ] autodimming mirrors
Bite me. ;) It was 57 this morning in lovely and historic Winchendon, MA (The wooden toy capital of the US), 65 in the house which is about where we keep it unless company comes over. Its probably 62 out now, too warm for the sweater I wore to work today but too cold not to wear it. Curt Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 07:08:06 -0700 From: Bob Rentfro Subject: Re: [MBZ] autodimming mirrors To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Ahhh...good old back east winter issues... My big issue was if I was going to kick the furnace on once this morning. It did get down to 31 degrees last night. It was 60 degrees in the house. I thought it was fine, the girls whined. Took it up to 62 and the whining stopped. Bob Rentfro Wearing sweaters in AZ - Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Nov 30 17:52:50 2006 Received: from web32810.mail.mud.yahoo.com ([68.142.206.40]) by server8.arterytc8.net with smtp (Exim 4.52) id 1Gpq5a-Wv-0u for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:52:50 + Received: (qmail 44056 invoked by uid 60001); 30 Nov 2006 17:49:42 - X-YMail-OSG: 4.NvybYVM1lgq3AOqMBujxOFkse_a18b8rHbXpLjCzM4GgYahc6VKS14DLKWLc4g5g-- Received: from [198.51.119.130] by web32810.mail.mud.yahoo.com via HTTP; Thu, 30 Nov 2006 09:49:42 PST Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 09:49:42 -0800 (PST) From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.9.cp1 Subject: Re: [MBZ] autodimming mirrors X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.9.cp1 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: /pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:52:50 - Oh a wise guy? Why I oughta... I'll stand by my statement, with snowtires on in the winter if I can't go somewhere with my 190D I've got no business being out. That was DOUBLY true with the 240D, that car was outstanding in the snow. I have driven a Subaru in the snow, good cars, nicely balanced, nicely geared. In my experience people drive them like nuts... In your example if theres a coating of ice over everything I again stick by my statement that most people have no business being out. Okay, if you're wife is in labor you've got to go out but an ice storm says to me no unneeded travel a trip to the store because we're out of milk can wait a day. Sure, I can probably make it but what about the guy in the Caddy on bald tires thats sure the traction control will allow him to make it? I'm not so worried that my car won't carry me I'm expecting some other idiot will plow me off the road... Maybe thats why I'm such a safe motorcycle rider, I expect that all the other drivers are out to get me and take precautions against it. Curt Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:48:22 -0500 From: Levi Smith Subject: Re: [MBZ] autodimming mirrors To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed It is true that no one really needs 4wd. HOWEVER... Saying that if you can't get there in your 190D then it's not safe for anyone no matter what is NOT. Anytime you'd like to test your 190D against my 97' Suby with Blizzaks and see who has more control in slippery stuff (including stopping but NOT due to AWD) I will be more than happy to oblige. - Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Nov 30 18:06:09 2006 Received: from web32811.mail.mud.yahoo.com ([68.142.206.41]) by server8.arterytc8.net with smtp (Exim 4.52) id 1GpqIS-t4-MX for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:06:09 + Received: (qmail 54131 invoked by uid 60001); 30 Nov 2006 18:03:00 - X-YMail-OSG: KLW0.uwVM1mJpfsSsd51nXjvMfqD6dIVPHBd1AnfKvwucj4lCIQ8hvQ9RNvGi0.hTDOBBec150lIxBlCd.iZUhWIWZfgW_jIWRv6zgC9EhYNBEjamwsShISIvJvNmMJ0SIVO7KQ22h55bQ-- Received: from [198.51.119.130] by web32811.mail.mud.yahoo.com via HTTP; Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:03:00 PST Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:03:00 -0800 (PST) From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean
[MBZ] OT: I want this in the worst way
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1980-TOYOTA-LANDCRUISER-HJ45-DIESEL-PICK-UP-ONE-OWNER_W0QQitemZ300054892205QQihZ020QQcategoryZ6443QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem It looks like a scam to me but it is so cool Curt - Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Nov 30 18:17:22 2006 Received: from sccrmhc11.comcast.net ([63.240.77.81]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1GpqTJ-0001E8-MF for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:17:22 + Received: from aceraspire (c-68-57-181-125.hsd1.va.comcast.net[68.57.181.125]) by comcast.net (sccrmhc11) with SMTP id 2006113018141201100rhpe8e; Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:14:12 + Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 13:14:12 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2869 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2962 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.9.cp1 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: /pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:17:22 - Chris wrote:being ball-less, he hid under the pistons Well, under the circumstances that's understandable. I would imagine he didn't want to make eye contact with you. Considering ... well, you know. I hope everyone know that Oil Analysis and Mobil 1 willl prevent this dastardly situation. ;-) Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 11:23 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder I thought I saw one, but being ball-less, he hid under the pistons. CM LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher asked: Not perfectly round, much smaller than a BB and each one had a single dimple. What on earth could those have been? Did you see any little metal men around looking sad? ;-) Sorry, couldn;t resist. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann To: Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 2:38 PM Subject: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder When I helped my friend do the head gasket on his mother in laws 84 300SD, in each cylinder were a few little metal-looking balls. Not perfectly round, much smaller than a BB and each one had a single dimple. What on earth could those have been? Thanks, Chris Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2006 GSD, Anke -1985 300SD, 217K, Wulf -1982 300Dt, 117K, little blue klatter box -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, One Banger - Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.19/556 - Release Date: 11/28/2006 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2006 GSD, Anke -1985 300SD, 217K, Wulf -1982 300Dt, 117K, little blue klatter box -1971 Case 222 Hydrive,
Re: [MBZ] Interesting
Oh Curt.. Did you mean the auction for the Old Truck was Interesting Pic looked very interesting to me!!!Just an OF enjoying the view! No interest in the truck! Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Nov 30, 2006, at 11:03 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1930-INTERNATIONAL-1-TON-TRUCK-GREAT- CONDITION- SHOW_W0QQitemZ270058935575QQihZ017QQcategoryZ31846QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I wonder if this kind of an auction scheme really works? Curt
Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder
Hans wrote:Torque specs are: maximal acheivable pull with a metric Crescent wrech. It's common courtesy to note whether a left handed or right handed Cresent is needed. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 10:24 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder Torque specs are: maximal acheivable pull with a metric Crescent wrech. On11/29/06, Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I STILL need the part number and torque specifications for the swirl balls. Anyone know where to get a deal on headlight fluid? -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.2/559 - Release Date: 11/30/2006
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
I have yet to find any place nearby that is cheaper to buy them locally and have them installed than it is to buy from Tirerack and have them shipped then installed. If you have such a place, good for you! Blizzaks may not last 6-7 winters (though my wife's and my parents have lasted that long). It depends on how warm and dry and how many miles you put on. They're also only the good tread for the first 55%, but if your tires are worn down that much then they're not going to be near as good in the snow anyway... Levi On 11/30/06, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can actually buy Blizzaks from a dealer just about anyplace i go. Cell phone tires, I'd have to drive at least 1500 miles to get them, or mail order them and that gets expensive. Pay more for a tire, pay $$$ for shipping, and then pay extra for mounting and balancing. Easily adds $25 to $50 a tire. Several years ago I bought some firestone radial snow tires for the 240D. after 6-7 winters, they are still good enough to use this winter. I have been quite pleased with them. A LOT less money than cell phone tires. At 08:18 PM 11/29/2006, you wrote: Blizzaks are nearly the best there is.Second only maybe to Nokian Hakkapelitta's. They make a world of difference over all seasons. Mike - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 6:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] snow tires A few years ago I was caught in a snowstorm, and after getting tired of the rear end sliding around on Remington tires, I stopped at a tire shop in the town I was in and they had a set of 4 used very little Blizzacks. I put them on the 300SDL, and have been using them each winter since. My SDL is pretty close to a snowplow with those on. I did end up with an extra set of factory wheels in need of paint, and those have the Blizzacks on. Last fall I painted them with a rattle can (NAPA) and they look decent now. Blizzacks work nicely on LWB126 cars IMHO Loren 86 300SDL et al At 04:13 PM 11/29/2006, you wrote: We are having our first snow/ice/freezing rain of the season here in America's Heartland (Kansas) and I am planning to get snow tires. On my most recent prior Mercedes, the snow tires came with the car mounted on a second set of wheels (2 tires not four). Well, I sold that car to OK Don and I am without snow tires. So, while I was picking up my car at my indy (because of the %^#^ hose repair), I asked him if he had any snow tires. He told me they would not help on my car. He said that they would not work on a LWB 126 as well as they did on my 124. This sounds like malarkey to me. Has anyone tried out snow tires on a 126 (esp. LWB 126). Do they help? Am I destined to slip and slide all over the place? Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 133K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Short notice
http://www.murphyauctions.net/afxauto.html Sorry for the short notice on this auction. you can bid online. I am sure that Kaleb needs this stuff in the worst way. Bound to be able to get himself a truck to haul it to okie land, along with a bunch of $500 cars. -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Interesting
They don't say if it is a six-speed Special, but it looks like it could be. I doubt the seller has even heard of a six-speed Special IH. At 12:03 PM 11/30/2006, you wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1930-INTERNATIONAL-1-TON-TRUCK-GREAT-CONDITION-SHOW_W0QQitemZ270058935575QQihZ017QQcategoryZ31846QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I wonder if this kind of an auction scheme really works? Curt - Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth
Re: [MBZ] OT:snowmobile
It sure is. Mine is a '71 303cc, Arctic Cat used the Sachs wankel 303 from '70-'72 and a 295cc higher output from '73-'75. The 303 is about 19hp, the 295 is about 24hp. Max speed on my 303 seems to be about 50mph although I've still got some clutch issues to work out that keep me from hitting full speed. The engine is a torque monster and the sled weighs a ton so it'll pull a big load if I hook it to a sleigh. Long enough that its relatively comfortable with both my wife and I riding at the same time. My website has my '71 and a '72, www.deadsledwrenchers.net check under Arctic Cat. Polaris and Johnson/OMC also had rotary powered sled, the Polaris used the 303 and an interesting dual rotor 606, Johnson/OMC used a different (much larger) motor. The 2 stroke rotary motors make a really cool sound brrrup brrrup brrrup. Curt Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:02:07 -0600 From: Fmiser Subject: Re: [MBZ] snowmobile - was autodimming mirrors To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII rumor has it that Curt wrote: Of course if its really bad here I'll just take a snowmobile. My '71 Arctic Cat 303 rotary powered snowmobile will go lots of places a jacked up 4x4 won't... Rotary, as in like a Wankle cycle engine? I need one of those!! Even though it's rare for there to be more than 4 in (10 cm) of snow on the ground... I used to dream about owing a car (Mazda), a bike (Suzuki), and a chainsaw powered by rotary. I figured it would make a great lawnmower engine too! So far I haven't owned _any_ of them. -- Philip - Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Nov 30 18:52:01 2006 Received: from sccmmhc91.asp.att.net ([204.127.203.211]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1Gpr0r-0002dW-5X for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:52:01 + Received: from lono2.leadingchange.com (12-216-11-137.client.mchsi.com[12.216.11.137]) by sccmmhc91.asp.att.net (sccmmhc91) with SMTP id 20061130184852m9100ektl1e; Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:48:52 + Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.2.0.14 Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:33:52 -0600 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] m References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] snow tires X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.9.cp1 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: /pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:52:01 - Blizzaks were originally designed by Metzler, in Germany. They had blue tread and black sidewalls. When Metzler got out of the PKW tire business, they sold the Blizzak line to Bridgestone. I've never bought anything from tirerack because i could always buy locally for the same or less. There used to be a place called Eurotire in NJ that I always bought from because they always had better tires and better prices, even with mounting and balancing added on. Sadly, Eurotire is no longer around. Being a Dieseller, I have no need for v rated tires. Tirerack may well be THE place for V rated tires. Caveat emptor At 12:18 PM 11/30/2006, you wrote: I have yet to find any place nearby that is cheaper to buy them locally and have them installed than it is to buy from Tirerack and have them shipped then installed. If you have such a place, good for you! Blizzaks may not last 6-7 winters (though my wife's and my parents have lasted that long). It depends on how warm and dry and how many miles you put on. They're also only the good tread for the first 55%, but if your tires are worn down that much then they're not going to be near as good in the snow anyway... Levi On 11/30/06, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can actually buy Blizzaks from a dealer just about anyplace i go. Cell phone tires, I'd have to drive at least 1500 miles to get them, or mail order them and that gets expensive. Pay more for a tire, pay $$$ for shipping, and then pay extra for mounting and balancing. Easily adds $25 to $50 a tire. Several years ago I bought some firestone radial snow tires for the 240D. after 6-7 winters,
Re: [MBZ] Short notice
Looks like there might be an audio shop in there? I bought a whole storage cabinet and a bunch of random boxes full of stuff from a dept store that had gone out of business, the auction guys did not want to deal with it as they were selling all the fixtures, etc. The cab was full of screws, little electronic gizmos, and stuff for installing stereos, and the boxes had some very good power tools in them, amongst a lot of other junk (confiscated knives, switchblades, razors, brass knucks, and dope pipes from shoplifters). Whole deal was $500 a few years back, I figured I got about $2k worth of stuff, not counting the collectible weaponry and smoking accessories. --R Redghost wrote: http://www.murphyauctions.net/afxauto.html
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
Nokians seem to be more expensive than Blizzaks. In recent prices I've seen, before shipping, mounting balancing ect, Nokians cost ~ $100 to $120. Blizzaks seem to be in the $70 to $85 range. I'll share the following information, with the careat that it is what I learned 8 years ago and the current line of Blizzaks may now be different. Blizzaks were snow tires for half their tread life, and summer tires for the latter half of tread life. I suspected that summer half of the tread life was probably not a fun, performance tire. So, at that time I bought Nokian NRW's and used the same set for 6 winters (Dec - Mar). In that sixth winter, we had a deep snow fall just before Christmas. My 124, with its old Nokians, was often the only vehicle plowing its way down unopened roads and streets. So, in my experience, Nokians are effective snow tires right through 50k+ mi. of tread wear. Many people like Blizzaks. I have no first hand experience with Blizzaks, and don't know thier current philosophy about winter effective tread life. Ned Kleinhenz
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
The nokians will last 4-5 years hereas the Blizzaks will be great for 1-2 and then decline. I sold them for 10 years. Get the Hakkas! (unless you plan on selling th car sooner) Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] autodimming mirrors
Curt Raymond wrote: If its bad enough out that I can't get somewhere in my 190D I shouldn't be out on the streets because its not safe no matter what. I'm guessing you live somewhere flat. When I lived in Houghton, MI, there were sometimes places I couldn't get to because I didn't have enough traction to climb the hills. Driving was otherwise reasonably safe, I just didn't have enough grip in my 2WD van. Unfortunately, a lot of people have unreasonable expectations of what 4WD can do, and they get themselves in trouble. When we had a snowstorm here in the Seattle area earlier this week, I counted a lot more SUVs in the ditch than passenger cars. My guess is the SUV drivers were driving with less caution due to their superior vehicles, or maybe went out when passenger car drivers decided to stay home.
Re: [MBZ] autodimming mirrors
That is definitely true. Drivers are the biggest factors in the driving and there are plenty of people who don't have a clue about their vehicles other than yeah it's got 4wd and no clue about how the 4wd or awd works and what effect that will have. So they pretty much just say yeah I got 4wd so snow doesn't bother me with no clue about what kind of tires they have or how much tread is on them... How long does it take to STOP that 3 ton Suburban full of passengers with 1/10th tread left? Levi On 11/30/06, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: If its bad enough out that I can't get somewhere in my 190D I shouldn't be out on the streets because its not safe no matter what. I'm guessing you live somewhere flat. When I lived in Houghton, MI, there were sometimes places I couldn't get to because I didn't have enough traction to climb the hills. Driving was otherwise reasonably safe, I just didn't have enough grip in my 2WD van. Unfortunately, a lot of people have unreasonable expectations of what 4WD can do, and they get themselves in trouble. When we had a snowstorm here in the Seattle area earlier this week, I counted a lot more SUVs in the ditch than passenger cars. My guess is the SUV drivers were driving with less caution due to their superior vehicles, or maybe went out when passenger car drivers decided to stay home. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
Bear in mind that us Okie's can barely spell snow, much less know how to use the tires appropriate for driving in it. Do I take it that you Northerners put the snow tires on in the late fall, and leave them on till the flowers come up in the spring? On 11/30/06, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The nokians will last 4-5 years hereas the Blizzaks will be great for 1-2 and then decline. I sold them for 10 years. Get the Hakkas! (unless you plan on selling th car sooner) -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
Yeah, here in NY, I've heard Thanksgiving to Easter as a basic reference point. That said we have yet to see any real snow so far this year. They're talking about maybe this weekend though... Levi On 11/30/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bear in mind that us Okie's can barely spell snow, much less know how to use the tires appropriate for driving in it. Do I take it that you Northerners put the snow tires on in the late fall, and leave them on till the flowers come up in the spring? On 11/30/06, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The nokians will last 4-5 years hereas the Blizzaks will be great for 1-2 and then decline. I sold them for 10 years. Get the Hakkas! (unless you plan on selling th car sooner) -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] autodimming mirrors
An immutable reality of the road is that he who goes faster than he can stop will some day meet with grief. Here in El Otro Las Vegas we had several inches of snow fall over night. I was driving on the main drag early this AM, hubs locked, 4wd engaged, at 20-25 mph. I judged that to be max safe speed. Some clown in a box van passed me going over the posted speed limit. Idiot. I half expected to see him down the road either OFF the road or wrapped around a telephone pole. Didn't happen this time. It will happen some time if the driver doesn't wise up. I have no illusions about what my intrepid Isuzu Amigo can do in the snow. 4WD does help in the snow, but the bottom line is that the rubber you have on the road is the rubber you have on the road, same traction whether 2wd or 4wd. 4wd will help you take off and go, it will not help you stop and it will not do much to help you turn. My favorite dumbass thing is the SUV owners who think their SUV will go through a deep flooded wash. You can see them on the news every monsoon in Phoenix and Tucson- on the roofs of their SUVs, waving to the rescue helicopter. Note: 4WD does not convert your SUV into a submersible craft. And then there's this- The biggest SUV on the road for the biggest morons on the road- http://www.youtube.com/watch.php?v=Pr-yKGiBnRcsearch=suck Lee Levi Smith wrote: That is definitely true. Drivers are the biggest factors in the driving and there are plenty of people who don't have a clue about their vehicles other than yeah it's got 4wd and no clue about how the 4wd or awd works and what effect that will have. So they pretty much just say yeah I got 4wd so snow doesn't bother me with no clue about what kind of tires they have or how much tread is on them... How long does it take to STOP that 3 ton Suburban full of passengers with 1/10th tread left? Levi On 11/30/06, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: If its bad enough out that I can't get somewhere in my 190D I shouldn't be out on the streets because its not safe no matter what. I'm guessing you live somewhere flat. When I lived in Houghton, MI, there were sometimes places I couldn't get to because I didn't have enough traction to climb the hills. Driving was otherwise reasonably safe, I just didn't have enough grip in my 2WD van. Unfortunately, a lot of people have unreasonable expectations of what 4WD can do, and they get themselves in trouble. When we had a snowstorm here in the Seattle area earlier this week, I counted a lot more SUVs in the ditch than passenger cars. My guess is the SUV drivers were driving with less caution due to their superior vehicles, or maybe went out when passenger car drivers decided to stay home. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Interesting
So, I wonder if EBay would let Britney or Paris sell their cars on line with photos? You have heard of the way the current starlets avoid panty lines right? Randy -Original Message- At 12:03 PM 11/30/2006, you wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1930-INTERNATIONAL-1-TON-TRUCK-GREAT-CONDITION-SHOW_W0QQitemZ270058935575QQihZ017QQ categoryZ31846QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I wonder if this kind of an auction scheme really works? Curt
Re: [MBZ] autodimming mirrors + stopping times
How long does it take to STOP that 3 ton Suburban full of passengers with 1/10th tread left? Levi, If memory serves from my time in the frozen wastelands [when I used to be an EMT], it all depends on the size of the tree. BillR Jacksonville, FL -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Levi Smith Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 3:13 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] autodimming mirrors That is definitely true. Drivers are the biggest factors in the driving and there are plenty of people who don't have a clue about their vehicles other than yeah it's got 4wd and no clue about how the 4wd or awd works and what effect that will have. So they pretty much just say yeah I got 4wd so snow doesn't bother me with no clue about what kind of tires they have or how much tread is on them... How long does it take to STOP that 3 ton Suburban full of passengers with 1/10th tread left? Levi On 11/30/06, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: If its bad enough out that I can't get somewhere in my 190D I shouldn't be out on the streets because its not safe no matter what. I'm guessing you live somewhere flat. When I lived in Houghton, MI, there were sometimes places I couldn't get to because I didn't have enough traction to climb the hills. Driving was otherwise reasonably safe, I just didn't have enough grip in my 2WD van. Unfortunately, a lot of people have unreasonable expectations of what 4WD can do, and they get themselves in trouble. When we had a snowstorm here in the Seattle area earlier this week, I counted a lot more SUVs in the ditch than passenger cars. My guess is the SUV drivers were driving with less caution due to their superior vehicles, or maybe went out when passenger car drivers decided to stay home. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] A380 Crosswind certification
http://www.mbl.is/mblvideo/157.wmv
Re: [MBZ] A380 Crosswind certification
Talk about crabbing until the last second! On 11/30/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.mbl.is/mblvideo/157.wmv ___ -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] autodimming mirrors
My 48 stack of towel is getting a bunch of use. As they approach the weight of a newborn babe, I change them out. On Nov 29, 2006, at 7:51 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Gump has auto frosting mirrors in the cold and she also chose not to start with BioD in the tank at 16*F The Frankenheap started just fine this morning at about 8 degrees on #2. Did plug in the block heater though. Started fine at work after sitting all day at about 16 degrees. I can't tell if the mirrors are autofrosting or not, 'cause the windows for sure _are_! The car was very damp from all the rain, it had 2 of water in the back footwell mere days ago. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Big Brother is Nearby --- WAS---- W140 Vs W126
When I mentioned I was curious about the advantages of the W140 W126 I hadn't seen the below yet. Makes me thankful I have the Low-Tech 91 300D and 78 240D! I have since found out the below isn't necessarily news to everyone --- I find all this kinda scarey. The NHTSA ruled on 8/21 that carmakers must inform customers when their cars are equipped with black boxes. About 2/3rds of current year models have them which record data such as throttle position, speed, steering wheel angle, brake usage, seatbelt use, air bag deployment and other info for law enforcement to learn about accidents and car makers to learn about safety feature effectiveness. Insurance companies will also have access to the data. The car went out of control won't work anymore... The above appeared in PCA, Panorama of Nov 06 issue. Sounds like a extreme invasion of privacy - as usual in the name of safety. At least they didn't say it's for the children. It's a guarantee this info will end up in court someday. IMHO. Makes me glad my newest car is 15 years old. ;-) Whether I do something wrong or not I don't want my every action recorded and analyzed. Of course, what *I* want doesn't matter. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Trampas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 11:19 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W140 Vs W126 I have to say the W126 in my opinion is the best Mercedes sedan ever! If it is a W126 with crate 3.5L engine and you don't want it, let us know. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 11:05 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W140 Vs W126 If a W140 Diesel (with factory reblt engine) and a very nice late W126 Diesel with exc engine and all other things being in comparable condition, which car is preferable? For ease and economy of long-term maintenance? The W126 hands-down. The W140's are supposed to be a pretty nice ride. The SDL will have a bigger back seat area. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.17/553 - Release Date: 11/27/2006
Re: [MBZ] OT: Volvo diesel
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 - -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 I'm sure that it used the factory Bosch VE rotary pump. It's not that bad, it just isn't as robust as the inline pumps because it is lubricated by the fuel. It doesn't handle as wide a range of viscosity, or running the tank empty repeatedly as well as the pump used on a mercedes. It is the same pump as used by cummins, VW, and many others. By any other standard it is an excellent injection pump that can last half a million miles if taken care of. I don't think it has any performance disadvantages. On Nov 30, 2006, at 3:53 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: I wonder what pump was used in the 13 second Volvo featured on the May 2005 Finnish drag racing video? That was one quick brick. Mitch. - -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.5 (Darwin) iD8DBQFFb0pjt178NxI/higRAvOMAJ9frbpwucBxm3mQh3P2v3hnDxb+OACdG1vn JN3ZtypvXHkhy6wW5nl02NM= =lQKr - -END PGP SIGNATURE- -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.5 (Darwin) iD8DBQFFb05Ut178NxI/higRAk+dAJ0a5H4j9F4MSyXziqOe3eHzDbeTPgCdEfti 1v+5CLjqAa1ALY87nRWA7/c= =n4EM -END PGP SIGNATURE-
[MBZ] Monovalve insert
Does anyone out there in listland have a picture or diagram of the internal order of things of a monovalve in an '84 300D Turbo which they can send me offlist? Since I purchased this car in '96, this is the second monovalve repair I've needed. Since I haven't driven this car in the winter months until now, this doesn't say much for the reliability of this part. Upon opening things up, there is one somewhat fat washer encompassing the monovalve insert shaft, a flex/spring steel washer sitting on top of this, and the core winding sitting on top of these. I seem to recall that the first time I replaced this that there were three washers, or am I mistaken? TIA G. M. Brown Rochester, NY
[MBZ] Stop Snowing!
Here in Wichita, KS we have 6-7 inches on the ground and are expecting up to 12 inches. I think it is letting up, so we may stay at 7 inches. After all this discussion about snow tires I finally decided to call my local tire place and see if I get some tires. This was yesterday. Had I called them before 5 my snow tires would be here. However, I forgot. So, we have 6 inches of snow on the ground and My snow tires won't arrive until tomorrow. My wife works at a local university and they closed early. So, she thought she would come to my office and we could trade cars. She was really nervous about driving my car, so I followed her home. Well HOLY CRAP, this car sucks on the snow. I know it is mostly because of the Bridgestone high performance summer tires, but I was all over the place. It sure was nice driving back to Work in her 4X4 Explorer. I can't wait to get my snow tires tomorrow. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 133K (nestled in the warm garage) 1997 Ford Explorer (plowing the roads in 4WD).
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
Keep in mind that we're lucky here in Toronto. They get MUCH worse snow to the south of us in uptate NYMUCH WORSE! They get lake effect snowfall and we get the warmth from the lakes instead!! hahaha...suckers! I see a few cars with snows on, but mostly people wait until the first snowfallit's still 6 above hre so no worries for a while. It was 14 yesterday. (Sorry, Celsius!) We won't see snow for a while yet! Jeff Zedic Toronto
