[MBZ] Amsoil

2007-06-22 Thread LarryT
Does anyone have any comments good or bad about Amsoil?  I've read the 
literature and it really sounds good.  Unlike other oil companies, Amsoil 
will actually teell you extended oil changes are acceptable.

Need your input -  what do ya'll think??

TIA -

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Re: [MBZ] [Banned] why one needs to check craigs list at least a few times every day

2007-06-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Did you buy it?

Gary Hurst wrote:
 http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sys/354135931.html
 
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Re: [MBZ] why one needs to check craigs list at least a few timesevery day

2007-06-22 Thread LWB250
Neither.  Kernel panics are often the result of bad
RAM or a lack of RAM.  If they occur after the
computer has been running for a while, the RAM might
be full and needs to be dumped,, something that crappy
programmers fail to do when writing code.  Ideally,
when a program is terminated or shut down, it should
go up and release the RAM it had allocated when
running.  If this isn't done, it's sort of like every
program that has run staked out a claim on a portion
of the RAM.  If that claim isn't given up when the
program is done, pretty soon you run out of RAM
because it's all spoken for, even though it's from
programs that are no longer running.

A good OS will watch the RAM and see if it is truly
being used, or if the programs allocating it are even
running.  If not, it will release the allocation(s)
and free up space for whatever else is running.

I see kernel panics on Macs most often when the client
has a minimum amount of RAM in the machine, or if
their hard drive is nearly full, as there is no room
for the system to swap things in and out of virtual
memory.

Memory is cheap these days - buy as much as you
possibly can.

MacDan



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Re: [MBZ] Well I did it again

2007-06-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Actually I might have bought one or 2 cars from running an ad.  Mostly 
it just attracts nutjobs who want 2k for their 240D that is rusty, needs 
an engine, and needs interior.  Or, the people who call me because I am 
looking for project cars wanting to sell me their 03 E320 that is 
perfect for 25k or whatever.  Guess they dont know what a project car is.

Luther (in Reno) wrote:
 He needs to put that add in my local AT also.
 
 Luther

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Re: [MBZ] Amsoil

2007-06-22 Thread Tom Hargrave
Larry,

I don't trust any oil manufacturer who claims that you can run their product
in my car for 1,000,000 miles. I also don't trust any company (oil or
otherwise) who uses testimonials to market their product. Testimonials are a
sure sign that they can't support their claims with verifiable, statistical
data.

Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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Subject: [MBZ] Amsoil

Does anyone have any comments good or bad about Amsoil?  I've read the 
literature and it really sounds good.  Unlike other oil companies, Amsoil 
will actually teell you extended oil changes are acceptable.

Need your input -  what do ya'll think??

TIA -

Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
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Re: [MBZ] $6500 moon roof scam attempt

2007-06-22 Thread Allan Streib
Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

 What's new.   Same game, just a different chump.  Only this chump 
 didn't bite, he bit back.

Did you see the other story there, One of the stories making
headlines today is a rumor published by the German magazine Focus
which states that Apple - purveyor of the iPod, Mac computer line,
soon-to-be iPhone, etc. - is developing a new navigation system which
will make its debut on Mercedes models starting in 2009.

The link is dead, though.

Allan
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[MBZ] 300SDL windshield

2007-06-22 Thread Roger Conlon
Sounds like you got a good price on the glass, the two places I called 
wanted $279  $250. (PPG glass)
The one place said they can reuse the molding and the other place would like 
to order new molding
just in case.
So I guess my next step is to call the insurance co to see if the added 
expense of the molding
well be covered.

There is no gasket for this glass, like you quoted below they use a 
glue/urethane kit.

Roger
OK Don Wrote-
I got a new windshield in my 300SDL last summer at the local
Binswanger shop for a total of $200.00 - including tax. It has not
leaked in the torrential rains we've been getting - even at highway
speeds yesterday. They were able to replace the molding such that I
can't tell they touched it.
I think this windshield is glued in instead of using a gasket?

Glass - $98.52
4.8 labor - $72.00
2- Urethane kits - $20.00
tax - $9.48
total $200.00

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  Roger Conlon wrote:
   I have a cracked windshield in my 87 SDL, called the local auto glass 
place
   to get price on
   replacement.
   $505 for windshield from Mercedes
   $377.20 for six pieces of molding
   $100-$120 for install.
  
   Do I need the Mercedes glass or should I go with a PPG glass, and is 
it
   necessary for new molding?
   I have $100 deductible on my insurance but you can bet I'll pay for it 
in
   the long run if I go
   all original Benz stuff.
  
 
  The PPG glass is just FINE. Much of what dealers have sold over th last
  10-15 years have been PPG with a star on it. I have PPG glass in one of
  my present cars and have used it on several others with NO problem.
 
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Re: [MBZ] Amsoil

2007-06-22 Thread Allan Streib
LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

 Does anyone have any comments good or bad about Amsoil?  I've read
 the literature and it really sounds good.  Unlike other oil
 companies, Amsoil will actually teell you extended oil changes are
 acceptable.

Some Mobil-1 formulations are now being promoted as extended change
(up to 15K miles I think).

Last I heard, Amsoil buys their base stock from Exxon/Mobil, it is
basically Mobil-1 oil with Amsoil's additive package.

Allan
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1966 230

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Re: [MBZ] iMercedes

2007-06-22 Thread Peter T . Arnold
On Fri, 22 Jun 2007 23:57:32 +0930, you wrote:

I guess windoze will be an ex$tra option.
Part of the Apple vision is integration of all aspects of life and having an 
actual computer in the car is part of that.
Imagine sitting at your computer in the office/home/workshop/wherever and 
telling your car to preheat the cabin.
Or having a fully integrated software package to manage all of the aspects 
of your car, which can be accessed via the internet from anywhere. More than 
likely you'll get emails from your local friendly stealership, to inform you 
that your pride and joy has a niggle and needs to go spend some money in 
their workshop.

Dear Mr/Mrs Mercedes Owner,

Through the integrated online managment system we have been informed that 
your vehicle requires a repair.
The specified fault is a non functioning sunroof, code 6500.

YOu may opt to just click on the $$$ icon below and have a
percentage of your net worth transfered to our dealership, we in turn
will signal the sunroof that all is well.
Code #6500 will disappear untill we sell Chrysler at which point your
regular programing will continue


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Re: [MBZ] 1984 300sd

2007-06-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
Instead of saying great shape just list everything that needs to be done
to make the car perfect.


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 I'd like to see pics and details, Emil... where is the car located?

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Re: [MBZ] iMercedes

2007-06-22 Thread Allan Streib
Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

 Or having a fully integrated software package to manage all of the
 aspects of your car, which can be accessed via the internet from
 anywhere. More than likely you'll get emails from your local
 friendly stealership, to inform you that your pride and joy has a
 niggle and needs to go spend some money in their workshop.

GM is already doing this with OnStar.

Allan
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Re: [MBZ] iMercedes

2007-06-22 Thread Gary Hurst
i like power windows.  otherwise, you can keep everything else.

On 6/22/07, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 I guess windoze will be an ex$tra option.
 Part of the Apple vision is integration of all aspects of life and having an
 actual computer in the car is part of that.
 Imagine sitting at your computer in the office/home/workshop/wherever and
 telling your car to preheat the cabin.
 Or having a fully integrated software package to manage all of the aspects
 of your car, which can be accessed via the internet from anywhere. More than
 likely you'll get emails from your local friendly stealership, to inform you
 that your pride and joy has a niggle and needs to go spend some money in
 their workshop.

 Dear Mr/Mrs Mercedes Owner,

 Through the integrated online managment system we have been informed that
 your vehicle requires a repair.
 The specified fault is a non functioning sunroof, code 6500.

 Please press here to chat with one of our online help technician, who will
 be happy to assist you in .

 Anyway I guess the technology is finally getting there to make it happen. I
 do seem to remember reading about the Apple and Daimler alliance. Perhaps
 BMW will jump into bed with Bill (oooh no I have to drive a beemer:).


 - Original Message -
 From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
 Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 11:05 PM
 Subject: Re: [MBZ] $6500 moon roof scam attempt


  Did you see the other story there, One of the stories making
  headlines today is a rumor published by the German magazine Focus
  which states that Apple - purveyor of the iPod, Mac computer line,
  soon-to-be iPhone, etc. - is developing a new navigation system which
  will make its debut on Mercedes models starting in 2009.
 
  The link is dead, though.
 
  Allan

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[MBZ] 87 300SDL windshield replacement

2007-06-22 Thread Roger Conlon
I'll make sure and bring it to their attention when I finalize on the 
installer


Roger


We put a PPG windshield in our 1987 300SDL when we had it and it worked out
okay. Have the installer be careful of the two rivets on the top corners of
the roof that hold the molding down. I think they're aluminum and oxidize.
When they remove the molding the rivet that holds the molding clip on 
snaps.



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[MBZ] iMercedes

2007-06-22 Thread Hendrik Riessen
I guess windoze will be an ex$tra option.
Part of the Apple vision is integration of all aspects of life and having an 
actual computer in the car is part of that.
Imagine sitting at your computer in the office/home/workshop/wherever and 
telling your car to preheat the cabin.
Or having a fully integrated software package to manage all of the aspects 
of your car, which can be accessed via the internet from anywhere. More than 
likely you'll get emails from your local friendly stealership, to inform you 
that your pride and joy has a niggle and needs to go spend some money in 
their workshop.

Dear Mr/Mrs Mercedes Owner,

Through the integrated online managment system we have been informed that 
your vehicle requires a repair.
The specified fault is a non functioning sunroof, code 6500.

Please press here to chat with one of our online help technician, who will 
be happy to assist you in .

Anyway I guess the technology is finally getting there to make it happen. I 
do seem to remember reading about the Apple and Daimler alliance. Perhaps 
BMW will jump into bed with Bill (oooh no I have to drive a beemer:).


- Original Message - 
From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 11:05 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $6500 moon roof scam attempt


 Did you see the other story there, One of the stories making
 headlines today is a rumor published by the German magazine Focus
 which states that Apple - purveyor of the iPod, Mac computer line,
 soon-to-be iPhone, etc. - is developing a new navigation system which
 will make its debut on Mercedes models starting in 2009.

 The link is dead, though.

 Allan

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[MBZ] OT: Friday Driving Story

2007-06-22 Thread Rich Thomas
So yesterday I took a short trip on an errand in my truck, noticed as I 
was driving that I had a hood ornament.  Didn't have one before?  Then I 
noticed it was moving up and down.  Then I noticed it was moving up the 
hood toward the windshield.  It was a chameleon hitching a ride.  It was 
bobbing its head up and down when I first saw it, which they seem to do 
a lot.  (Here in Houston we have lots of chameleons, and geckos that are 
noisy as hell).

Anyway, as the wind caught it, it crawled up onto the driver side A 
pillar, and its tail was hanging into the open window.  I flicked it a 
couple times trying to move it (usually you can't even get that close to 
them, but here it wouldn't move).  Then it moved.  Then a block later it 
falls from the top of the window frame onto my shoulder  YOW!  where it 
sat until I flicked it off.  Of course it went back behind the seat 
somewhere instead of back out the window.  So a couple minutes later I 
get home and take a look for it, but did not see it.  Closed up the 
truck for the day.

So this morning I get in to go out, thinking I better look for the 
thing, which I did, and did not see it.  So I get in, close the door, 
put the window down, and there it sat on the door at the bottom of the 
window, looking at me.  I woulda skwooshed it with my elbow if I had not 
seen it.  I flicked it out (finally) and off it went up a tree.

These do not have the ability to turn blue, brown appeared to be the 
closest it could get.  They are good at green though.  I am still not 
buying that insurance even though...

Happy Friday y'all!.

--R

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Re: [MBZ] 190D status

2007-06-22 Thread Jim Cathey
I changed out glow plugs #3 and #4, the two originals left, as those
are very hard to reach normally but they're completely exposed right
now.  I'll save the old ones as emergency spares, since they're still
good.

I reinstalled the AC compressor bracket, there's a little plastic
shield (tool-catcher?) over the compressor bracket that I can't seem
to get back into place.  Maybe it'll become more obvious when the IP
goes in.  I did some more cleaning, and used up a couple of cans on
the fuel filter and power steering pump area.  The low-pressure power
steering hose looked 'wet', so I took it off.  (Messy!)  I'll get a
new piece at the hose shop.  It was a short morning, so that was about
it.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] iMercedes

2007-06-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 6/22/07, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 i like power windows.  otherwise, you can keep everything else.


I wouldn't go quite that far, but I am comfortable saying I hate the
touch-screen interfaces for climate control, audio, etc., like Comand
in Mercedes and iDrive in BMWs.  Give me physical buttons and switches
with distinct shapes that I can operate by feel!I can see where a
navigation system is a worthwhile reason to have a monitor in the
middle of the dashboard, but using it for anything else is what
happens when you let the engineers get the upper hand over the
human-factors people.

Alex Chamberlain

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Re: [MBZ] iMercedes

2007-06-22 Thread Jim Cathey
 navigation system is a worthwhile reason to have a monitor in the
 middle of the dashboard, but using it for anything else is what
 happens when you let the engineers get the upper hand over the
 human-factors people.

More like an unholy alliance of Game-boy engineers and bean
counters.  Not real engineers!  :-)

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] iMercedes

2007-06-22 Thread BillR
Like so many things it depends on how you use it.  A quick glance at my dash
mounted GPS tells me the next road coming up more quickly that twisting
around to read a street sign - and there are areas where street signs are
nearly invisible [Coconut Grove, for instanced].  If you refrain from trying
to program it while you are driving and just use it's warnings and notices
it is less distracting than looking around.  Lots of kids do get killed and
injured adjusting stereos and such though.  One of my wife's classmates
nearly killed herself and totaled her parents new Cadillac because she tried
to flip a cigarette out the window and it went into the back seat.  She
tried to get it out while on an expressway ramp.  Kids driving other kids
also seems a dangerously distracting activity.  
Maybe 25 is a good age to start issuing drivers licenses . [after
running my four teenagers around you know I am just kidding]
 
BillR
Jacksonville FL
1981 300SD290k miles  

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Allan Streib
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 12:49 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] iMercedes

Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

 I wouldn't go quite that far, but I am comfortable saying I hate the
 touch-screen interfaces for climate control, audio, etc., like Comand
 in Mercedes and iDrive in BMWs.  Give me physical buttons and switches
 with distinct shapes that I can operate by feel!I can see where a
 navigation system is a worthwhile reason to have a monitor in the
 middle of the dashboard, but using it for anything else is what
 happens when you let the engineers get the upper hand over the
 human-factors people.

I'd say that anything that has a need for attention beyond a quick
glance (e.g. dashboard gauges/indicator lights) will surely cause an
increase in distracted driver accidents.

I've not tried driving with one of those navigation devices, but I
can't imagine it's not distracting.

Maybe a good heads-up display map projected onto the windshield could
work


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1966 230

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Re: [MBZ] iMercedes

2007-06-22 Thread Allan Streib
Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

 I wouldn't go quite that far, but I am comfortable saying I hate the
 touch-screen interfaces for climate control, audio, etc., like Comand
 in Mercedes and iDrive in BMWs.  Give me physical buttons and switches
 with distinct shapes that I can operate by feel!I can see where a
 navigation system is a worthwhile reason to have a monitor in the
 middle of the dashboard, but using it for anything else is what
 happens when you let the engineers get the upper hand over the
 human-factors people.

I'd say that anything that has a need for attention beyond a quick
glance (e.g. dashboard gauges/indicator lights) will surely cause an
increase in distracted driver accidents.

I've not tried driving with one of those navigation devices, but I
can't imagine it's not distracting.

Maybe a good heads-up display map projected onto the windshield could
work


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Re: [MBZ] iMercedes

2007-06-22 Thread Gary Hurst
power windows are my navigation system.  roll down the passenger window and
scream out hey, jack, you know where xxx is?

On 6/22/07, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

  navigation system is a worthwhile reason to have a monitor in the
  middle of the dashboard, but using it for anything else is what
  happens when you let the engineers get the upper hand over the
  human-factors people.

 More like an unholy alliance of Game-boy engineers and bean
 counters.  Not real engineers!  :-)

 -- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] iMercedes

2007-06-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 6/22/07, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  navigation system is a worthwhile reason to have a monitor in the
  middle of the dashboard, but using it for anything else is what
  happens when you let the engineers get the upper hand over the
  human-factors people.

 More like an unholy alliance of Game-boy engineers and bean
 counters.  Not real engineers!  :-)


Agreed.  The bean-counters must have a lot to do with it.  It's
undoubtedly cheaper per car to add some more code to control a new
feature through the touch screen rather than add a new physical
control panel or even just an extra button.  :(

Alex Chamberlain

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Re: [MBZ] iMercedes

2007-06-22 Thread R A Bennell
Too many toys are distracting. My younger son was called out to assist a friend 
last night after midnight. The
friend clobbered a curb while trying to change some setting on his stereo and 
flattened two tires and broke
something in the front suspension. My son just drove them home after they 
called a tow truck. The friend had hoped
Tom would tow them but he said it would have just messed up the car more if he 
had tried to move it. They will
likely repair it but it is a Tempo so not much loss if it isn't fixable.

A friend's son crashed their late model Buick into a parked car while also 
messing with the stereo. It was being
fixed at a body shop when stolen and totalled so no luck with that one. They 
now have a Mazda and love it.

Some drivers do not need any more distractions when driving. They hardly have 
sufficient attention span to begin
with.

Randy

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On 6/22/07, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 i like power windows.  otherwise, you can keep everything else.


I wouldn't go quite that far, but I am comfortable saying I hate the
touch-screen interfaces for climate control, audio, etc., like Comand
in Mercedes and iDrive in BMWs.  Give me physical buttons and switches
with distinct shapes that I can operate by feel!I can see where a
navigation system is a worthwhile reason to have a monitor in the
middle of the dashboard, but using it for anything else is what
happens when you let the engineers get the upper hand over the
human-factors people.

Alex Chamberlain

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[MBZ] New car New questions

2007-06-22 Thread Zoltan Finks
Okay, now that I am happily home with the new-to-us 87 190D (and have
my computer set up so I can email now) I naturally could use some
input on some questions - the impatient may delete.

Is the sunroof not supposed to open all the way on these smaller cars?
It slides back but looks like it should open about 6 or 7 inches more.
Is that all the farther it's supposed to open?

The transmission dipstick: It says 126 on the top of it (followed by
other numbers of course) The cap is red in color. Was a mystery before
I realized it probably is the wrong dipstick - the level read way low,
yet the tranny acted just right. The seller tried to explain this away
in lame fashion, saying that when the engine is cold, and engine is
shut off, that that is when the level should read correctly (which it
does). Fortunately, there was the operator's manual present in the
glovebox, and I was able to prove him wrong in black and white. He
insisted on holding that he was correct though. I added one pint to be
conservative (before I realized that I may have the wrong dipstick.

Brian
87 190D

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Re: [MBZ] iMercedes

2007-06-22 Thread Mitch Haley


Allan Streib wrote:
 
 Maybe a good heads-up display map projected onto the windshield could
 work

Only if I can read it with my eyes focused to infinity.
Takes too long to switch from near to far vision. I can
see from 8 to infinity with single vision lenses, but it
takes time to switch distances as I get older. 

Mitch.

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Re: [MBZ] iMercedes

2007-06-22 Thread Tom Hargrave
A good heads up display has the focal length set somewhere in front of
the windshield.

I have a friend with a newer Vette and hers is set this way.

Tom
 
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Allan Streib wrote:
 
 Maybe a good heads-up display map projected onto the windshield could
 work

Only if I can read it with my eyes focused to infinity.
Takes too long to switch from near to far vision. I can
see from 8 to infinity with single vision lenses, but it
takes time to switch distances as I get older. 

Mitch.

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Re: [MBZ] iMercedes

2007-06-22 Thread John Robbins
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
   Agreed.  The bean-counters must have a lot to do with it.  It's
 undoubtedly cheaper per car to add some more code to control a new
 feature through the touch screen rather than add a new physical
 control panel or even just an extra button.  :(

Personally, I think that would end up with the entire dashboard covered 
in buttons.  I would prefer buttons for the things I use all the time 
while driving... radio and A/C controls.  Make them easy to use without 
looking at them (hard to do in a field of buttons!), and save all the 
complicated crap (ie, how long to leave the headlights on when you turn 
the car off, etc) for a display.  Its not like you need to change that 
stuff while driving down the road!

John

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Re: [MBZ] iMercedes

2007-06-22 Thread Kevin Kraly
GM is already doing this with OnStar.

My mom got an email the other day that her '06 HHR was due for an oil 
change.  I believe it'll also pass on imfo regarding any computer fault 
codes.

Kevin in Portland, OR
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Re: [MBZ] iMercedes

2007-06-22 Thread Loren Faeth
iMercedes, therefore, I am



Loren Faeth
prefers manual heating and A/c controls, Manual trans, Mechanical 
Diesel Injection, radios with knobs, a real knob for headlights and 
the frog for windshield washers.  I can easily make my own decisions, thanks.
I do like non-computerized conveniences like central locking, rear 
defrost, and electric windows, at least for the right side. 


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Re: [MBZ] New car New questions

2007-06-22 Thread R A Bennell
Find someone with a comparable car and compare the dipsticks to see if the 
length is too short.

Randy

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Okay, now that I am happily home with the new-to-us 87 190D (and have
my computer set up so I can email now) I naturally could use some
input on some questions - the impatient may delete.

Is the sunroof not supposed to open all the way on these smaller cars?
It slides back but looks like it should open about 6 or 7 inches more.
Is that all the farther it's supposed to open?

The transmission dipstick: It says 126 on the top of it (followed by
other numbers of course) The cap is red in color. Was a mystery before
I realized it probably is the wrong dipstick - the level read way low,
yet the tranny acted just right. The seller tried to explain this away
in lame fashion, saying that when the engine is cold, and engine is
shut off, that that is when the level should read correctly (which it
does). Fortunately, there was the operator's manual present in the
glovebox, and I was able to prove him wrong in black and white. He
insisted on holding that he was correct though. I added one pint to be
conservative (before I realized that I may have the wrong dipstick.

Brian
87 190D



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Re: [MBZ] New car New questions

2007-06-22 Thread Rich Thomas
I had to read the other post to put this into context.  I thought maybe 
you were talking about Porsche or BMW owners, and I know they all have 
short dipsticks.

--R

R A Bennell wrote:
 Find someone with a comparable car and compare the dipsticks to see if the 
 length is too short.

 Randy


   

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Re: [MBZ] New car New questions

2007-06-22 Thread R A Bennell
So do you have evidence to support the reverse situation? One would think a 
fellow with a normally aspirated MB
diesel does not exhibit a need to compensate for other shortages in life??

Randy

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I had to read the other post to put this into context.  I thought maybe
you were talking about Porsche or BMW owners, and I know they all have
short dipsticks.

--R

R A Bennell wrote:
 Find someone with a comparable car and compare the dipsticks to see if the 
 length is too short.

 Randy






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Re: [MBZ] New car New questions

2007-06-22 Thread Peter T . Arnold
On Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:16:34 -0500, you wrote:

Find someone with a comparable car and compare the dipsticks to see if the 
length is too short.

Randy

I think there's a medical cure for that, I got an e-mail the other
day.


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Re: [MBZ] New car New questions

2007-06-22 Thread Frederick Moir
Hey, Dipsticks.
My '87 190DT dipstick reads  126 270 00 83  and it sure hurt when tattooed!
Dipstick tube # is :-201 270 04 84
EPC
84 190D dipstick:- 126 270 00 83 repl. by
`   140 270 03 83 repl. by
 140 270 06 83

Dipstick tube:-  201 270 02 84 repl. by
  201 270 04 84
Don't worry, be happy.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
85 300TD
87 190DT 

R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Find someone with a comparable car and 
compare the dipsticks to see if the length is too short.

Randy
The transmission dipstick: It says 126 on the top of it (followed by
other numbers of course) The cap is red in color. Was a mystery before
I realized it probably is the wrong dipstick - the level read way low,
yet the tranny acted just right. The seller tried to 

 
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Re: [MBZ] New car New questions

2007-06-22 Thread James Zavesky
Brian I looked up your car in the EPC to get the part numbers. Too little or
too much oil in a motor is never a good thing. I'd try to get the right
dipstick soon.

Oil dipstick part numbers:
A 603 010 02 72 Replaced by A 602 010 02 72

A 602 010 02 72 Oil DipStick
Brown


Same dipstick up to the end of model year 1988


Hope his helps

James Zavesky


 

 -Original Message-
 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks
 Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 1:19 PM
 To: Mercedes Discussion List
 Subject: [MBZ] New car New questions
 
 Okay, now that I am happily home with the new-to-us 87 190D (and have
 my computer set up so I can email now) I naturally could use some
 input on some questions - the impatient may delete.
 
 Is the sunroof not supposed to open all the way on these smaller cars?
 It slides back but looks like it should open about 6 or 7 inches more.
 Is that all the farther it's supposed to open?
 
 The transmission dipstick: It says 126 on the top of it (followed by
 other numbers of course) The cap is red in color. Was a mystery before
 I realized it probably is the wrong dipstick - the level read way low,
 yet the tranny acted just right. The seller tried to explain this away
 in lame fashion, saying that when the engine is cold, and engine is
 shut off, that that is when the level should read correctly (which it
 does). Fortunately, there was the operator's manual present in the
 glovebox, and I was able to prove him wrong in black and white. He
 insisted on holding that he was correct though. I added one pint to be
 conservative (before I realized that I may have the wrong dipstick.
 
 Brian
 87 190D
 
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Re: [MBZ] New car New questions

2007-06-22 Thread R A Bennell
So, . . .  How is it working out for you? Or do we want to know?

Randy

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On Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:16:34 -0500, you wrote:

Find someone with a comparable car and compare the dipsticks to see if the 
length is too short.

Randy

I think there's a medical cure for that, I got an e-mail the other
day.


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Re: [MBZ] New car New questions

2007-06-22 Thread Zoltan Finks
Thanks James. But I am talking about the tranny dipstick.

It's disturbing to hear that I could in fact have the correct dipstick
in there, as I have been running the thing quite low if that is the
case. My road trip from So. CA to Seattle surely has not helped
things. Again, my tranny dipstick does read 126 as the first digits of
the number on the red cap. I was hoping that I had the dipstick from a
126 chassis in there or something. The thing shifts quite nicely
though - no maladies. Wonder if I need to add fluid or not?!?

Brian
87 190D

On 6/22/07, James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 Brian I looked up your car in the EPC to get the part numbers. Too little or
 too much oil in a motor is never a good thing. I'd try to get the right
 dipstick soon.

 Oil dipstick part numbers:
 A 603 010 02 72 Replaced by A 602 010 02 72

 A 602 010 02 72 Oil DipStick
 Brown


 Same dipstick up to the end of model year 1988


 Hope his helps

 James Zavesky




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  From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
  On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks
  Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 1:19 PM
  To: Mercedes Discussion List
  Subject: [MBZ] New car New questions
 
  Okay, now that I am happily home with the new-to-us 87 190D (and have
  my computer set up so I can email now) I naturally could use some
  input on some questions - the impatient may delete.
 
  Is the sunroof not supposed to open all the way on these smaller cars?
  It slides back but looks like it should open about 6 or 7 inches more.
  Is that all the farther it's supposed to open?
 
  The transmission dipstick: It says 126 on the top of it (followed by
  other numbers of course) The cap is red in color. Was a mystery before
  I realized it probably is the wrong dipstick - the level read way low,
  yet the tranny acted just right. The seller tried to explain this away
  in lame fashion, saying that when the engine is cold, and engine is
  shut off, that that is when the level should read correctly (which it
  does). Fortunately, there was the operator's manual present in the
  glovebox, and I was able to prove him wrong in black and white. He
  insisted on holding that he was correct though. I added one pint to be
  conservative (before I realized that I may have the wrong dipstick.
 
  Brian
  87 190D
 
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Re: [MBZ] New car New questions

2007-06-22 Thread Rich Thomas
I think you are on the right track there.

--Big Rich

R A Bennell wrote:
 So do you have evidence to support the reverse situation? One would think a 
 fellow with a normally aspirated MB
 diesel does not exhibit a need to compensate for other shortages in life??

 Randy

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 I had to read the other post to put this into context.  I thought maybe
 you were talking about Porsche or BMW owners, and I know they all have
 short dipsticks.

 --R

 R A Bennell wrote:
   
 Find someone with a comparable car and compare the dipsticks to see if the 
 length is too short.

 Randy



 



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Re: [MBZ] New car New questions

2007-06-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
That is the correct dipstick.  It can be low and still shift fine.

Zoltan Finks wrote:
 Okay, now that I am happily home with the new-to-us 87 190D (and have
 my computer set up so I can email now) I naturally could use some
 input on some questions - the impatient may delete.
 
 Is the sunroof not supposed to open all the way on these smaller cars?
 It slides back but looks like it should open about 6 or 7 inches more.
 Is that all the farther it's supposed to open?
 
 The transmission dipstick: It says 126 on the top of it (followed by
 other numbers of course) The cap is red in color. Was a mystery before
 I realized it probably is the wrong dipstick - the level read way low,
 yet the tranny acted just right. The seller tried to explain this away
 in lame fashion, saying that when the engine is cold, and engine is
 shut off, that that is when the level should read correctly (which it
 does). Fortunately, there was the operator's manual present in the
 glovebox, and I was able to prove him wrong in black and white. He
 insisted on holding that he was correct though. I added one pint to be
 conservative (before I realized that I may have the wrong dipstick.
 
 Brian
 87 190D
 
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Re: [MBZ] Well I did it again

2007-06-22 Thread Luther (homeward bound)
I've found/bought over 6 due to free ads in our local paper.  Want some?? :)

On Fri, 22 Jun 2007 04:59:07 -0700, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Actually I might have bought one or 2 cars from running an ad.  Mostly
 it just attracts nutjobs who want 2k for their 240D that is rusty, needs
 an engine, and needs interior.  Or, the people who call me because I am
 looking for project cars wanting to sell me their 03 E320 that is
 perfect for 25k or whatever.  Guess they dont know what a project car is.

 Luther (in Reno) wrote:
 He needs to put that add in my local AT also.

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'82 300CD (166 kmi)
'82 300D  (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold
'85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine
 

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Re: [MBZ] Well I did it again

2007-06-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
what do you have?

Luther (homeward bound) wrote:
 I've found/bought over 6 due to free ads in our local paper.  Want some?? :)
 
 On Fri, 22 Jun 2007 04:59:07 -0700, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
 wrote:
 
 Actually I might have bought one or 2 cars from running an ad.  Mostly
 it just attracts nutjobs who want 2k for their 240D that is rusty, needs
 an engine, and needs interior.  Or, the people who call me because I am
 looking for project cars wanting to sell me their 03 E320 that is
 perfect for 25k or whatever.  Guess they dont know what a project car is.

 Luther (in Reno) wrote:
 He needs to put that add in my local AT also.

 Luther
 
 
 

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Re: [MBZ] Amsoil

2007-06-22 Thread Peter Frederick
Excellent oil, but rather pricey.  Do not do extended service intervals 
without oil analysis, it's too risky.

May or may not be better than Mobil 1, that's a debate I don't have 
much real information on, but you surely won't do worse than spend more 
money than you should with it, it's not gonna hurt anything.

Peter


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Re: [MBZ] 300SDL windshield

2007-06-22 Thread OK Don
Look to see if you have a Binswanger close enough to you ---

On 6/22/07, Roger Conlon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 Sounds like you got a good price on the glass, the two places I called
 wanted $279  $250. (PPG glass)
 The one place said they can reuse the molding and the other place would like
 to order new molding
 just in case.
 So I guess my next step is to call the insurance co to see if the added
 expense of the molding
 well be covered.

 There is no gasket for this glass, like you quoted below they use a
 glue/urethane kit.

 Roger
 OK Don Wrote-
 I got a new windshield in my 300SDL last summer at the local
 Binswanger shop for a total of $200.00 - including tax. It has not
 leaked in the torrential rains we've been getting - even at highway
 speeds yesterday. They were able to replace the molding such that I
 can't tell they touched it.
 I think this windshield is glued in instead of using a gasket?
 
 Glass - $98.52
 4.8 labor - $72.00
 2- Urethane kits - $20.00
 tax - $9.48
 total $200.00
 

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[MBZ] Cruisin' 91 350SDL

2007-06-22 Thread wilton strickland
'Drove my 91 350SDL 190 miles today - almost all cruisin' at 65 - 70mph with
cruise control on.  'Been driving my 87 300D exclusively for many months.
The 124 drives good, but I had nearly forgotten what a fastastic
driving/riding car the 126 is - and nearly 17 yrs old.

Wilton


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Re: [MBZ] Car comparo

2007-06-22 Thread RELNGSON
 I had to read the other post to put this into context. I thought maybe 
 you were talking about Porsche or BMW owners, and I know they all have short 
 dipsticks.
 
As a Porsche driver of long standing. I find this kind of comment pretty 
stupid and in rebuttal, I would ask why would one drive around in an ancient 
and 
decrepit MB with all kinds of deferred repairs? 

To be seen in an MB, that's why.

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Re: [MBZ] 300SDL windshield

2007-06-22 Thread Tarek Elshenawy
I recently had my windshield replaced on the 300SDL. The only drawback I can
think of (other than losing the a Diamler-Benz Product sticker) is the
fact that newer windshields, although they provide the bluish tinting above
the AS1 line, do not have the same UV filtered glass as their OEM
counterpart. I guess I will find out soon enough if my flawless, crack free,
20 year old dashboard can take the heat. Pardon the pun...

SN

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of OK Don
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 8:15 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SDL windshield

Look to see if you have a Binswanger close enough to you ---

On 6/22/07, Roger Conlon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 Sounds like you got a good price on the glass, the two places I called
 wanted $279  $250. (PPG glass)
 The one place said they can reuse the molding and the other place would
like
 to order new molding
 just in case.
 So I guess my next step is to call the insurance co to see if the added
 expense of the molding
 well be covered.

 There is no gasket for this glass, like you quoted below they use a
 glue/urethane kit.

 Roger
 OK Don Wrote-
 I got a new windshield in my 300SDL last summer at the local
 Binswanger shop for a total of $200.00 - including tax. It has not
 leaked in the torrential rains we've been getting - even at highway
 speeds yesterday. They were able to replace the molding such that I
 can't tell they touched it.
 I think this windshield is glued in instead of using a gasket?
 
 Glass - $98.52
 4.8 labor - $72.00
 2- Urethane kits - $20.00
 tax - $9.48
 total $200.00
 

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Re: [MBZ] New car New questions

2007-06-22 Thread Zoltan Finks
Okay, thanks. Also, thanks to Randy for suggesting I find another 190D
and ask to see their dipstick. (not chuckling along with you all).
There will certainly be no trouble finding Mercedes diesels around
here.

Brian

On 6/22/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 That is the correct dipstick.  It can be low and still shift fine.

 Zoltan Finks wrote:
  Okay, now that I am happily home with the new-to-us 87 190D (and have
  my computer set up so I can email now) I naturally could use some
  input on some questions - the impatient may delete.
 
  Is the sunroof not supposed to open all the way on these smaller cars?
  It slides back but looks like it should open about 6 or 7 inches more.
  Is that all the farther it's supposed to open?
 
  The transmission dipstick: It says 126 on the top of it (followed by
  other numbers of course) The cap is red in color. Was a mystery before
  I realized it probably is the wrong dipstick - the level read way low,
  yet the tranny acted just right. The seller tried to explain this away
  in lame fashion, saying that when the engine is cold, and engine is
  shut off, that that is when the level should read correctly (which it
  does). Fortunately, there was the operator's manual present in the
  glovebox, and I was able to prove him wrong in black and white. He
  insisted on holding that he was correct though. I added one pint to be
  conservative (before I realized that I may have the wrong dipstick.
 
  Brian
  87 190D
 
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Re: [MBZ] New car New questions

2007-06-22 Thread Zoltan Finks
Okay, now: With the climate control switched to off (the zero button
depressed) my fan started running on its own just this afternoon.
Would run for a bit, then shut off for a second or two, then start
running again. I took it for some neat feature of the ACC that adjusts
for the cabin temperature getting too hot. But I suspect it could be a
malfunction, because I have the thing turned off! What say all?

ALSO: What could cause the fuse to repeatedly blow that controls the
gauge cluster (fuel, oil press. and temp?)

Brian
87 190D

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[MBZ] 2 questions on 300E?

2007-06-22 Thread E M
Hi Everyone,

Two questions regarding my 2 month old '88 300E.

#1, I notice when I hit bumps, and the front suspension is under rebound, I
can hear some noise.  Not sure where to start looking.  Any rubber bits to
watchout for that dry and wear?  is the W124 prone to have problems with
sway bar mounts or anything.  The car handles well and is tight, I just seem
to notice this more when driven slow, and ofcourse, the windows down.

#2, My Dad had the car out today and after a short drive, stopped.  When he
started the car up again, he engaged R and nothing would happen.  He tried
D, 1, 2 etc and nothing.  After a few minutes, it's engaged into D and he
came home.  He told me, I took the car out and couldn't find anything.  I
tried all the gears, drove it really hard and felt no slip at all, all
changes were as they should be.  What's up, is Dad just having a hard time
telling the difference between D and N these days? hee hee.  Could the shift
linkage be out of whack?

Thanks for your thoughts.

Ed
300E
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Re: [MBZ] Coolant route Merecedes 300D Turbo

2007-06-22 Thread Michael Esh
Thank you Tom.
Mike
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coolant route Merecedes 300D Turbo


 It does not matter  works the same.

 Thanks,
 Tom Hargrave
 www.kegkits.com
 256-656-1924


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 On Behalf Of Michael Esh
 Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:11 PM
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 Subject: [MBZ] Coolant route Merecedes 300D Turbo

 Hi Everyone,
 I am looking the schematic for the coolant system for my 1984 300D Turbo 
 and
 the lines for the heater don't matchup with what is on the car.

 Schematic is laid out like this:
 Starting with drivers side hose coming from the block it goes through a
 regulating valve(is this the monovalve) and then to the heat exchanger and
 from there to the hose off the coolant pump bypass line on the passenger
 side of the engine.

 My system goes like this:
 Starting with drivers side hose coming from the block it goes through the
 heat exchanger then through the mono valve, then through the electric pump
 then to the a hose off the coolant pump bypass line on the passenger side.

 So basically my monovalve is between the heat exchanger and the coolant 
 pump
 and the schematic has the monovalve between the block and the heat
 exchanger.

 Does it make a difference?  I just got this car and have not used the heat
 yet.

 thanks
 Mike Esh
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Re: [MBZ] 2 questions on 300E?

2007-06-22 Thread Peter Frederick
Four bushings on the sway bar, and two sheet metal mounts for the frame 
up front.  If they are anything but prefect, replace (not expensive).  
Usually cause lots of rattle and clang when bad -- sounds like 
something is seriously broken.

Check the strut mounts under the hood -- any signs of cracking in the 
rubber (not just the painted surface) or signs that the cross-bars have 
contacted the mount, replace.  Causes clunks and bangs and weavy 
steering.

A missing bushing (or both of them) in the shift linkage can make 
engaging the correct gear difficult.  With good bushings, the linkage 
is quite tight, with both missing it will rattle and be quite sloppy.  
Check the tranny fluid too.

Peter


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Re: [MBZ] New car New questions

2007-06-22 Thread OK Don
My ACC has done that - it was the push button unit it's self. You take
it out, take it apart, and re-solder the switch connections and clean
the switches with Deoxit. I think there's a write up in the list
archives.

On 6/22/07, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 Okay, now: With the climate control switched to off (the zero button
 depressed) my fan started running on its own just this afternoon.
 Would run for a bit, then shut off for a second or two, then start
 running again. I took it for some neat feature of the ACC that adjusts
 for the cabin temperature getting too hot. But I suspect it could be a
 malfunction, because I have the thing turned off! What say all?

 ALSO: What could cause the fuse to repeatedly blow that controls the
 gauge cluster (fuel, oil press. and temp?)

 Brian
 87 190D

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Re: [MBZ] Amsoil

2007-06-22 Thread OK Don
I see two options - both cost money. You can change oil at the
recommended intervals, or test your oil, and change it when it needs
it. The testing is not free, so you might not save any money. I
haven't done the calculations - I just want to know what's happening,
like to collect too many numbers, so I have mine analyzed and change
as needed. I see no problem with either method, it's a personal
choice.
From what I've read (most of it on this list), I think that both Mobil
1 and Amsoil are great oils for our engines. Use what you can find
easily in your area. I do think that trying to save a few dollars on
oil is false economy.

On 6/22/07, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 Say what you want, but I run Mobil1 in both my cars
 and motorcycle, and I continue to observe the
 manufacturer's recommended change intervals.  Yes,
 it's more expensive, but it's a very small price to
 pay in the grand scheme of things, especially when you
 consider the potential consequences should things go
 south.

 FWIW, Mobil1 20W-50 for motorcycles is about
 $9.00/quart.

 Dan


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Re: [MBZ] Amsoil

2007-06-22 Thread LWB250
Say what you want, but I run Mobil1 in both my cars
and motorcycle, and I continue to observe the
manufacturer's recommended change intervals.  Yes,
it's more expensive, but it's a very small price to
pay in the grand scheme of things, especially when you
consider the potential consequences should things go
south.

FWIW, Mobil1 20W-50 for motorcycles is about
$9.00/quart.

Dan


--- Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Excellent oil, but rather pricey.  Do not do
 extended service intervals 
 without oil analysis, it's too risky.
 
 May or may not be better than Mobil 1, that's a
 debate I don't have 
 much real information on, but you surely won't do
 worse than spend more 
 money than you should with it, it's not gonna hurt
 anything.
 
 Peter
 
 
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Re: [MBZ] 2 questions on 300E?

2007-06-22 Thread Jim Cathey
 D, 1, 2 etc and nothing.  After a few minutes, it's engaged into D and 
 he
 came home.  He told me, I took the car out and couldn't find anything.

My 190D was bought with 'bad tranny' written on it.  Sometimes it
would move, sometimes not.  The drive ears on the front pump were
sheared.  If they caught, there was pressure and the car drove
normally.  If not, nada.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] New car New questions

2007-06-22 Thread LWB250
Actually, there is more to it than that.  It's not the
switches you resolder, but the connections between the
main board and the boards mounted on the sides.  When
these were manufactured, they relied on solder to
provide both an electrical and physical connection
between the main board on the bottom and two smaller
boards on each side, mounted at right angles to the
main board.  The solder ages, flexes from temperature,
humidity and physical shock, and the joints fail.

Unless you use a magnifier you'll almost never see
them - they are hairline cracks that occur and become
intermittent connections, making diagnosis nearly
impossible.

If you reflow the joints about 90% of the ACC units
will be as new.  It does require a steady hand and
someone with plenty of experience soldering PC boards.

I also take the opportunity to replace any worn switch
buttons (they're easy to remove with a pair of pliers)
and put all new bulbs in, too.

I have this all documented in photos and am planning
on getting up on my Web site soon.

Dan



--- OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 My ACC has done that - it was the push button unit
 it's self. You take
 it out, take it apart, and re-solder the switch
 connections and clean
 the switches with Deoxit. I think there's a write up
 in the list
 archives.
 
 On 6/22/07, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
  Okay, now: With the climate control switched to
 off (the zero button
  depressed) my fan started running on its own just
 this afternoon.
  Would run for a bit, then shut off for a second or
 two, then start
  running again. I took it for some neat feature of
 the ACC that adjusts
  for the cabin temperature getting too hot. But I
 suspect it could be a
  malfunction, because I have the thing turned off!
 What say all?
 
  ALSO: What could cause the fuse to repeatedly blow
 that controls the
  gauge cluster (fuel, oil press. and temp?)
 
  Brian
  87 190D
 
 -- 
 OK Don, KD5NRO
 Norman, OK
 If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it
 will be in the guise
 of fighting a foreign enemy.
 -James Madison
 '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply
 Grand Voyager
 
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[MBZ] '79 450SEL

2007-06-22 Thread BillR
While I am waiting to be able to buy Donald's 300SEL for my wife to drive I
am going to look at a $750  1979 450SEL in the morning for my daughter to
drive for a few months.  If the guy is correct the car has 130k miles,
interior is good [no rips, tears or cracks], body is good, and it ran fine
when he bought it a couple of years ago and has just been sitting in a shop
since.  Says it will start and run fine but you have to keep gas going into
it - higher rev than idle, at least.   He thinks it is because of old fuel,
and he has done nothing to it since he bought it.  I bought a can of
Seafoam, suggested by the guy at the FLAPS, who said I might want to try
putting half into one of the intake hoses and half into the fuel tank.  Not
sure what hose he was talking about - I have not even looked at a gas engine
in a number of years, and not actually worked on one since my '62 Alfa..
Anyone able to talk me through how to do this?  Just which hose and how to
find it, or other suggestions.  At 130k miles and 28 years anything I should
especially look out for?

Thanks - BillR

Jacksonville FL

1981 300SD, and hoping to add to the fleet.   

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Re: [MBZ] '79 450SEL

2007-06-22 Thread Peter Frederick
Get some Techron or RedLine fuel injector cleaner if you want to use 
something.

You need to verify that the fuel pump is running, it not it can be 
quite expensive on that car, I don't think they are as easy to restore 
to working condition as the W108 ones.

No fuel means a stuck fuel distributor or a bad fuel pump.  DO NOT dump 
Seafoam into an intake hose, the only problem you have is fuel supply 
related, and it could just be the syrup in the tank!

Take 5 gal of fresh premium with you, take the fuel line off the tank 
and drain whatever is in there out, re-fit line, and dump in the fresh 
fuel along with the bottle of injector cleaner.  Jumper the fuel pump 
relay and let the pump run for an hour or so --this will flush any 
sludge or gum out of the fuel distributor that is going to come out.

Crack the injector lines loose on both ends and push down on the air 
flow meter flap to flush both the FD and the lines (tighten them up on 
the FD when clean fuel comes out).  Tighten the injector lines when 
clean fuel comes out at the injector.

THEN try to start it.

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Re: [MBZ] 2 questions on 300E?

2007-06-22 Thread E M
Thanks Jim.


Ed

On 22/06/07, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

  D, 1, 2 etc and nothing.  After a few minutes, it's engaged into D and
  he
  came home.  He told me, I took the car out and couldn't find anything.

 My 190D was bought with 'bad tranny' written on it.  Sometimes it
 would move, sometimes not.  The drive ears on the front pump were
 sheared.  If they caught, there was pressure and the car drove
 normally.  If not, nada.

 -- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] 2 questions on 300E?

2007-06-22 Thread E M
Thanks Peter,

I'll check all of the above in the morning.

Ed

On 22/06/07, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Four bushings on the sway bar, and two sheet metal mounts for the frame
 up front.  If they are anything but prefect, replace (not expensive).
 Usually cause lots of rattle and clang when bad -- sounds like
 something is seriously broken.

 Check the strut mounts under the hood -- any signs of cracking in the
 rubber (not just the painted surface) or signs that the cross-bars have
 contacted the mount, replace.  Causes clunks and bangs and weavy
 steering.

 A missing bushing (or both of them) in the shift linkage can make
 engaging the correct gear difficult.  With good bushings, the linkage
 is quite tight, with both missing it will rattle and be quite sloppy.
 Check the tranny fluid too.

 Peter


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Re: [MBZ] Car comparo

2007-06-22 Thread Rich Thomas
I apologize to all Porsche and BMW drivers of any dipstick size, for my 
juvenile attempt at humor at the expense of drivers of fine machinery 
with no deferred maintenance.  Anyone out there with a Ferrari?

As penance and reparations to each and everyone who took offense at 
these jejune remarks, I will change the pressure spheres on Brunnhilde's 
rear end tomorrow.  Her existing spheres are causing some rear end 
jiggle and shake, badunkadunk.  I am also going to look at Emil's 300SD, 
contemplating purchase.

I must admit I do like being seen with her though, and she is 
non-judgmental on dipsticks, more or less.

--R

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 I had to read the other post to put this into context. I thought maybe 
 you were talking about Porsche or BMW owners, and I know they all have short 
 dipsticks.

 
 As a Porsche driver of long standing. I find this kind of comment pretty 
 stupid and in rebuttal, I would ask why would one drive around in an ancient 
 and 
 decrepit MB with all kinds of deferred repairs? 

 To be seen in an MB, that's why.

 RLE





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