Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics
Ah-the operative word in the deal is 'Benzload' of parts, not any other kind of load. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 10:11 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics Bad deal -- he'd either bring his Suburban or his fuel-guzzler pickup. You couldn't give either away, unless it is for the price of scrap metal. You couldn't cover the cost of his return ticket. On Sat, Sep 20, 2008 at 8:50 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ 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] ChowdaQ pics
Well I already sold the Green Goddess (79 240D) for Kaleb price or you could have had that. WE can sure find you a nice seasoned NE salt air/water car to send back with you. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 12:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics or give me a free car and I will show up :) Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Well Kaleb-here is the deal-drive up with a Benzload of parts for us NE folks, leave the parts and car here and we will fly you back to OK-coach class. We will sell the car to pay for the food for 100 extra 'fans'. Will be the same time and same place next year. Dwight benz.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] What about you?
Bill, I'll check with my friends in Mayport to see what JEA soaked them for this month...and I'll check the bill on our still-vacant rental property in Atlantic Beach..Rental market at the beaches is SLOW right now. Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (845)894-4296 (tie 533); fax: 892-6235 (tie 532); 2070 Rt. 52; Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533 ___ 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] W108 diff bushing
if you replace the carrier mounting do check the unit slot is placed correctly as the cut-outs ensure correct fore -aft flexing. ___ 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] RE What about you?
EH? trying to poison the planet with all that mercury! Aye? At 08:43 PM 9/20/2008, you wrote: HOLY SNOT! I start to get real upset when we go over $60... Of course the A/C hasn't been on since July. Very mild summer here this year. We burn about 500 gallons of oil and 2 cords of wood in the winter, the tax is about $1000 a year. Pretty easy on the wallet this house. I expect the oil bil to go down when I insulate the attic better and again when I have the furnace replaced. The electric goes down a penny or two every time one of the old 100watt bulbs (the old man that owned the house had all 100watt bulbs) dies and I replace it with a 9w cf... -Curt Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:25:29 -0400 From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] What about you? To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii I am looking at an absolutely ridiculous electric bill for last month. I used the same amount of electricity as the same month last year, but my bill is much higher due a fuel surcharge. A normal Summer electric bill for the house and apartment would be under $400, this year it is $525. I assume everyone is getting some of this - but more than a 25% increase is pretty steep. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 304k miles ___ 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] ChowdaQ pics
I liked the picture labelled Old MB's in their natural environment. That one is laugh out loud appropriate! At 01:24 PM 9/20/2008, you wrote: At long last for your enjoyment the pics from the 2008 ChowdaQ http://home.gwi.net/~craymond/chowdaq/chowdaq2008.html -Curt ___ 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] What about you?
At 8:25 PM -0400 9/20/08, Bill R wrote: I am looking at an absolutely ridiculous electric bill for last month. I used the same amount of electricity as the same month last year, but my bill is much higher due a fuel surcharge. A normal Summer electric bill for the house and apartment would be under $400, this year it is $525. I assume everyone is getting some of this - but more than a 25% increase is pretty steep. Nope. My electricity is pretty much the same as last year, mebbe a bit less. Score one for Arkansas. :) -MMM- ___ 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] What about you?
Bill R wrote: I am looking at an absolutely ridiculous electric bill for last month. I used the same amount of electricity as the same month last year, but my bill is much higher due a fuel surcharge. A normal Summer electric bill for the house and apartment would be under $400, this year it is $525. I assume everyone is getting some of this - but more than a 25% increase is pretty steep. Mine is about the same as previous months... Highest this summer was $160. That's for two people, AC set at 72 in the day, 70 at night. 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
[MBZ] Diesel vs Gas
I noticed that the spread is only $0.20 at a station I looked at yesterday,. Seems like if was $1.00 not long ago. Anyone think there may be a return to the good ole days? Harry ___ 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] RE What about you?
I change out light bulbs when they burn out, but having so many little ones running about they do tend to spend a lot of time on. Other than convincing my darling wife that she is not really hot, and the sweat running down her back must be from a thyroid problem [so her ophthalmologist thinks, also] there is not a whole lot more we can do. In a few weeks the windows can be opened and that will help a lot for a month or so -- maybe we could cut down on the washer/dryer use by all becoming nudists. Old chubby white guy, cute wife, 91 YO MIL ... OUCH - my EYES ..my MIND We will come up with the money somewhere. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 9:44 PM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] RE What about you? HOLY SNOT! I start to get real upset when we go over $60... Of course the A/C hasn't been on since July. Very mild summer here this year. We burn about 500 gallons of oil and 2 cords of wood in the winter, the tax is about $1000 a year. Pretty easy on the wallet this house. I expect the oil bil to go down when I insulate the attic better and again when I have the furnace replaced. The electric goes down a penny or two every time one of the old 100watt bulbs (the old man that owned the house had all 100watt bulbs) dies and I replace it with a 9w cf... -Curt Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:25:29 -0400 From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] What about you? To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I am looking at an absolutely ridiculous electric bill for last month. I used the same amount of electricity as the same month last year, but my bill is much higher due a fuel surcharge. A normal Summer electric bill for the house and apartment would be under $400, this year it is $525. I assume everyone is getting some of this - but more than a 25% increase is pretty steep. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 304k miles ___ 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] ChowdaQ pics
Make the food good enough and I might find a reason to visit my sister in NH [hey, it's close when you start from Jacksonville.] BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 9:54 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List; harry watkins Subject: Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics Its always fun going and meeting people you've only ever talked to online. Like when I went out to Iowa and got to see LT Don's Man's Garage. Hopefully next year we can entice some folks from farther away. I think Angie and I made the longest trek and we only drove about 100 miles. I have some big ideas for next year including being way better prepared for my cooking, stay tuned! -Curt --- On Sat, 9/20/08, harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, September 20, 2008, 9:46 PM Curt Thanks for providing the pic's, you did a good job and I have enjoyed putting names and faces together. Harry - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 8:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics Why would we want 100 useless n'ear-do-wells? I figured we had plenty in the group that showed up... ;) -Curt Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 17:57:35 -0500 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I cant believe you guys didnt fly me up there as the guest of honor. You would have had at least 100 people show up if I was there. ___ 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] What about you?
Are you asking if I have turned vegetarian? If you speak of the other kind of wind there is a 40-50' tree cover in our area. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 10:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] What about you? Do you have wind? www.bergey.com - (they're about a mile West of me.) On Sat, Sep 20, 2008 at 9:17 PM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim - Not sure where 'here' is for you [poor memory] but swamp coolers don't work so well here. 7 people in the house/apartment [and a hundred # dog] plus two AC's, two water heaters, refrigerators, stoves, sets of TV's and computers, etc - $37 wouldn't even cover it if weren't home for the month. Did I mention I am married to a homesick Eskimo? I have to fight to keep the AC at 73. We are on a well and septic system, so watering isn't a problem. $525 is still too high, though. BillR -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ''97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ 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] What about you?
You could bump that market up a bit by providing helicopter transport in to the business areas. Terrible traffic coming in in the morning and going out in the evening. At least that is true for JT Butler Blvd, and I am assuming it is also true for Atlantic Blvd. and Beach Blvd. I avoid all of them, but my darling wife heads out JT Butler in the mornings and sees the clogged roads on the other side heading each way. Is that a full-time, seasonal or weekend rental you have? I would think if it were near the beach or inter-coastal you should be getting some traffic - and you can't get too far from either there, can you? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ANGELO GIAIMO Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 8:21 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] What about you? Bill, I'll check with my friends in Mayport to see what JEA soaked them for this month...and I'll check the bill on our still-vacant rental property in Atlantic Beach..Rental market at the beaches is SLOW right now. Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (845)894-4296 (tie 533); fax: 892-6235 (tie 532); 2070 Rt. 52; Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533 ___ 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] What about you?
Angelo - did you make it down to St. Augustine and have fish? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ANGELO GIAIMO Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 8:21 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] What about you? Bill, I'll check with my friends in Mayport to see what JEA soaked them for this month...and I'll check the bill on our still-vacant rental property in Atlantic Beach..Rental market at the beaches is SLOW right now. Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (845)894-4296 (tie 533); fax: 892-6235 (tie 532); 2070 Rt. 52; Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533 ___ 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] Warning from Comcast
Just got a 'warning' from Comcast that any residence using more than 250 GB /month of bandwidth will be blocked as it degrades the service of everyone else. To use that much would require @ 50 million 5 kb emails, 62k+ songs downloaded or 125 2GB movies a month.Dang - I think I am safe, even with Banned and Mbz. I think we might have some serious spamming going on in Jax. BillR ___ 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] What about you?
I think that deserves more than one. I'd give you at least a ten for that. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of M. Mitchell Marmel Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 10:27 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] What about you? At 8:25 PM -0400 9/20/08, Bill R wrote: I am looking at an absolutely ridiculous electric bill for last month. I used the same amount of electricity as the same month last year, but my bill is much higher due a fuel surcharge. A normal Summer electric bill for the house and apartment would be under $400, this year it is $525. I assume everyone is getting some of this - but more than a 25% increase is pretty steep. Nope. My electricity is pretty much the same as last year, mebbe a bit less. Score one for Arkansas. :) -MMM- ___ 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] Diesel vs Gas
I saw the spread at $0.10 early last week, but it was $0.50 yesterday. I doubt we'll see the good ole days again, but I'm getting more pessimistic in my old age. On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 12:42 PM, harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I noticed that the spread is only $0.20 at a station I looked at yesterday,. Seems like if was $1.00 not long ago. Anyone think there may be a return to the good ole days? Harry -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest Hemingway '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ''97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ 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] What about you?
Can we come sleep nights with you? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Robbins Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 1:28 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] What about you? Bill R wrote: I am looking at an absolutely ridiculous electric bill for last month. I used the same amount of electricity as the same month last year, but my bill is much higher due a fuel surcharge. A normal Summer electric bill for the house and apartment would be under $400, this year it is $525. I assume everyone is getting some of this - but more than a 25% increase is pretty steep. Mine is about the same as previous months... Highest this summer was $160. That's for two people, AC set at 72 in the day, 70 at night. 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 ___ 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] Diesel vs Gas
$3.35 and 3.99 before the last hurricane (ike) they way up for gas. Now $3.35 and 3.89 Still 55cents difference here.still kind of a tossup for fuel cost. But Diesels still win for reliability IMHO At 12:42 PM 9/21/2008, you wrote: I noticed that the spread is only $0.20 at a station I looked at yesterday,. Seems like if was $1.00 not long ago. Anyone think there may be a return to the good ole days? Harry ___ 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] Transmission question
The tranny slippage on my 240D (automatic) in reverse seems to be getting worse and worse. I still can't find that adjustment bolt that sometimes backs out -- maybe Kaleb can point it out next time he is in Iowa. But I checked the fluid level, thinking maybe it was low, when we got back from a 30 miles drive. The fluid level is about an inch above the maximum mark. This is probably because the last guy who checked it didn't know to go an inch below minimum if the fluid wasn't up to temperature. I think this happened with I had the transmission flushed a couple of years ago. Would having too much fluid in the system have anything to do with slipping going backwards? (Probably not but worth asking.) -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ 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] Warning from Comcast
At 2:25 PM -0400 9/21/08, Bill R wrote: Just got a 'warning' from Comcast that any residence using more than 250 GB /month of bandwidth will be blocked as it degrades the service of everyone else. To use that much would require @ 50 million 5 kb emails, 62k+ songs downloaded or 125 2GB movies a month.Dang - I think I am safe, even with Banned and Mbz. I think we might have some serious spamming going on in Jax. I got the same warning, and my Comcast account is Philly based (the family home has Comcast). -MMM- ___ 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] What about you?
At 2:26 PM -0400 9/21/08, Bill R wrote: I think that deserves more than one. I'd give you at least a ten for that. :D -MMM- ___ 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] Warning from Comcast
The issue is the latest software sharing craze - bit torrent - and it's sucking up a lot of internet bandwidth. And enough Comcast home users are doing it that they had to find a way to slow things down. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill R Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 1:25 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'; 'Banned List' Subject: [MBZ] Warning from Comcast Just got a 'warning' from Comcast that any residence using more than 250 GB /month of bandwidth will be blocked as it degrades the service of everyone else. To use that much would require @ 50 million 5 kb emails, 62k+ songs downloaded or 125 2GB movies a month.Dang - I think I am safe, even with Banned and Mbz. I think we might have some serious spamming going on in Jax. BillR ___ 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. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.7.0/1682 - Release Date: 9/20/2008 10:24 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.7.0/1682 - Release Date: 9/20/2008 10:24 AM ___ 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] Diesel vs Gas
Happiness is 5 miles S of Warrenton on VA Rte. 29. @ $3.75/gal. for fresh diesel (everywhere else was $4.29 or thereabouts).. On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 3:43 PM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: $3.35 and 3.99 before the last hurricane (ike) they way up for gas. Now $3.35 and 3.89 Still 55cents difference here.still kind of a tossup for fuel cost. But Diesels still win for reliability IMHO At 12:42 PM 9/21/2008, you wrote: I noticed that the spread is only $0.20 at a station I looked at yesterday,. Seems like if was $1.00 not long ago. Anyone think there may be a return to the good ole days? Harry ___ 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
[MBZ] Bearing question - W123 300 turbo
We took our first long trip in the 1983 30TD - from D.C. to Barboursville and Gordonsville in the Blue Ridge Piedmont country of Virginia. We drove along country lanes and charming little untouched towns, viewing miles of lovely open spaces. We visited James Madison's estate - Montpelier - which was recently restored and now open to the public. Well worth the $14 admission charge. What was most interesting to me was the amount of work they had to do to DEconsruct the mega-additions that the DuPont family had put on the original house. Marion DuPont died without heirs, and willed the property to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Two decades and multiple millions of $$ later, it is now another back to its original 1850 configuration and a Monticello -like attraction (Jefferson's estate). En route, everything worked well with the TD except I was concerned by noise that MAY indicate worn bearings. Can someone please describe the audible (or other) symptoms of worn front wheel bearings? I haven't had a problem with worn bearings for 20 years so have forgotten what the symptoms are. Andrew 1983 300TD 318 K miles ___ 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] Transmission question
I thought the issue with an over-full tranny was that the fuid gets whipped up into a froth - then can't lubricate parts, resulting in a tranny that grinds its self to bits. Maybe it starts with reverse? Would having too much fluid in the system have anything to do with slipping going backwards? (Probably not but worth asking.) -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest Hemingway '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ''97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ 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] 300SDL East of Raleigh?
Yesterday afternoon 3ish I was traveling east of Raleigh NC and a nice looking cream colored 300SDL (I think that is what it was, couldn't get close enough to see for sure) got on the road in front of me, I followed it for a few minutes. 2 guys in it. Was that a lister? --R ___ 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] What about you?
Mine went from about $0.10 / kWh to $0.15 a couple of months ago. Not fun watching the bill jump from $120 to $180 just like that. Mitch in Michigan. ___ 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] 408D Westfalia conversion. WAS 300SD RV
http://hartford.craigslist.org/rvs/841393191.html I need a cold shower. -Rolf Wonko the Sane wrote: I can only assume that the owner was the individual doing provocative poses on the bed. On Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 12:14 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And that comment from Mad Max himself!!! --R Max Dillon wrote: Judging by the number and size of the pics, the owner/creator is quite proud of it. I'll bet it will be a great survival vehicle post-iranian attack because the diesel engine will not be affected by the EMP from the high-altitude nuclear detonations they'll use to take out our critical information infrastructure. Plus, it is converted to run on veggie oil. -- Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD, 310k miles Charleston SC Digest lurker (on and off) since 2001 ___ 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] ChowdaQ pics
Yes-that was Curt's genius -a great shot-we had to find 3 parking spots together. We all spent money there too. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 11:45 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics I liked the picture labelled Old MB's in their natural environment. That one is laugh out loud appropriate! At 01:24 PM 9/20/2008, you wrote: At long last for your enjoyment the pics from the 2008 ChowdaQ http://home.gwi.net/~craymond/chowdaq/chowdaq2008.html -Curt ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics
LolZ The pics of the old MBs at the HF parking lot, *priceless*. -Rolf Curt Raymond wrote: At long last for your enjoyment the pics from the 2008 ChowdaQ http://home.gwi.net/~craymond/chowdaq/chowdaq2008.html -Curt ___ 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] ChowdaQ pics
Well-If I do say so, my wife made a butt kicking chowdah-she had to leave before the pics- drivng what used to be my 90 300D 2.5t. Curt's burgers and grilled sausages were outstanding- esp. with his secret bacon topping. And only about 5 miles from HF. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill R Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 2:03 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics Make the food good enough and I might find a reason to visit my sister in NH [hey, it's close when you start from Jacksonville.] BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 9:54 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List; harry watkins Subject: Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics Its always fun going and meeting people you've only ever talked to online. Like when I went out to Iowa and got to see LT Don's Man's Garage. Hopefully next year we can entice some folks from farther away. I think Angie and I made the longest trek and we only drove about 100 miles. I have some big ideas for next year including being way better prepared for my cooking, stay tuned! -Curt --- On Sat, 9/20/08, harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, September 20, 2008, 9:46 PM Curt Thanks for providing the pic's, you did a good job and I have enjoyed putting names and faces together. Harry - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 8:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics Why would we want 100 useless n'ear-do-wells? I figured we had plenty in the group that showed up... ;) -Curt Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 17:57:35 -0500 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I cant believe you guys didnt fly me up there as the guest of honor. You would have had at least 100 people show up if I was there. ___ 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] What about you?
Mine went from about $0.10 / kWh to $0.15 a couple of months ago. When our power company's current contract with Bonneville expires I'm not going to enjoy losing our current $0.045/kWh rate much. (Or was it 5.5?) -- 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
Re: [MBZ] 300SDL East of Raleigh?
Not I. Wilton Goldsboro, NC - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 7:34 PM Subject: [MBZ] 300SDL East of Raleigh? Yesterday afternoon 3ish I was traveling east of Raleigh NC and a nice looking cream colored 300SDL (I think that is what it was, couldn't get close enough to see for sure) got on the road in front of me, I followed it for a few minutes. 2 guys in it. Was that a lister? --R ___ 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] W123 trim on C pillar
Hi folks, gotta remove the trim that sits on the bottom of the C pillar, anyone got a clue on how to do this without the use of angle grinders or gas axe? Hendrik with a 123 that needs some loving ___ 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] '87 300D saga continues
We measured the timing today - it's at 18 degrees ATDC, should be 15 +/- 1. It blows less (almost none) white smoke when it's at operating temp, and idles smoother, though still not as even as it should. So we drove it up to temp, and checked the timing again, thinking that the injection timer might be sticking sometimes, and not other times. Got the same result, 18 degrees. FYI - the chain stretch measured 3 degrees. I would think that injector timing would be less than the cam difference since it's closer to the crank sprocket, if the 3 degrees off was due to the chain. The car will blow some black smoke near the top RPM, and does blow one little puff when it starts. I did notice when it's idling that there is an even stream of white, until it stumbles - then there is a break in the white, followed by a puff of black, then the white resumes. Strangest thing I've seen yet. Peter didn't think that this difference would account for the smoke, based on his earlier comment - see below. however, unless you dropped the chain or took the injection timer off, I don't think you are that far off on timing, it takes 10 degrees or so to make white smoke on these engines. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest Hemingway '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ''97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ 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] '87 300D saga continues
Flying Spaghetti Monster gives Benz advice? Cool. I knew I liked that religion for some reason. On Sun, Sep 7, 2008 at 11:03 AM, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Not according to my MB trained friend nor the FSM. -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ 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] '87 300D saga continues
Factory Service Manual. Peter On Sep 21, 2008, at 9:23 PM, Wonko the Sane wrote: Flying Spaghetti Monster gives Benz advice? Cool. I knew I liked that religion for some reason. On Sun, Sep 7, 2008 at 11:03 AM, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Not according to my MB trained friend nor the FSM. -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ 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] '87 300D saga continues
Maybe. Maybe not. http://www.venganza.org/ On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 9:29 PM, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Factory Service Manual. Peter On Sep 21, 2008, at 9:23 PM, Wonko the Sane wrote: Flying Spaghetti Monster gives Benz advice? Cool. I knew I liked that religion for some reason. On Sun, Sep 7, 2008 at 11:03 AM, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Not according to my MB trained friend nor the FSM. -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ 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] '87 300D saga continues
The combination of late valve timing (low compression) and late injection timing will get you into trouble. If it were me, I'd roll in a new chain,as the 60x engines appear to be rather sensitive to chain stretch and usually don't show much when well maintained (mine had no stretch at all at 270,000 miles, although I cannot swear the chain was original). Intermitant idle fluctuations can be a sticking control rod -- have you put a full bottle of RedLine diesel injection treatment in a tank of fuel and run it through, or done the Diesel Purge thing? Either will usually cure the idle problem, and probably clean up the injectors and pre-chambers, too. Peter ___ 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] '87 300D saga continues
Y'all Will have to excuse Lt Don this time. He has been eating way to much Awa corn this summah. Everyone (ELSE) knows FSM is Factory Service Manual! Don, Are you coming over for some BBQ tomorrow night? Hickory Park, 7 PM. MBCA crosscountry drive from East coast to the West coast to arrive at Starfest 2008, in SF. Tomorrow night's supper is at Hickory Park. Werner said there are 5 cars so far... If I had insurance on the E320 and Don drove over, we could double their numbers tomorrow night. As is, I think we will have the 300D, the 200D 2.4 and the 380SL there, along with the (dog de) van. At 09:37 PM 9/21/2008, you wrote: Maybe. Maybe not. http://www.venganza.org/ On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 9:29 PM, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Factory Service Manual. Peter On Sep 21, 2008, at 9:23 PM, Wonko the Sane wrote: Flying Spaghetti Monster gives Benz advice? Cool. I knew I liked that religion for some reason. On Sun, Sep 7, 2008 at 11:03 AM, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Not according to my MB trained friend nor the FSM. -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ 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] Trek to Starfest 2008
If anyone is within driving distance of Ames, IA tomorrow evening, you are invited for some good bbq and a chance to meet the folks driving coast to coast for the Starfest 2008. MBCA crosscountry drive from East coast to the West coast to arrive at Starfest 2008, in SF. Tomorrow night's supper is at Hickory Park. Werner said there are 5 cars so far... If I had insurance on the E320 and Don drove over, we could double their numbers tomorrow night. As is, I think we will have the 300D, the 200D 2.4 and the 380SL there, along with the (dog de) van. Don, Are you coming over for some BBQ tomorrow night? Hickory Park, 7 PM. Dan, where are you? 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] Alda Shimming, 124
I finally got around to shimming the alda today. The 300D would barely get to 80 floored before the fix. I have read a lot of accounts of the job, but there were a lot of details missing, so I felt i was flying blind It takes a 24 mm thin open end wrench. I had one from my HF 1/2 shaft router. I did the job without taking off the intake manifold or injection lines. I did take off the electric idle control plug, the temp sensor from the intake, and most of the vacuum lines. Parts needed: I used a new oil drain plug copper seal. I have lots since i use an oil sucker. I took a dremel with a diamond grinder wheel and removed about half the crosssectional width of the ring. I was holding the ring with needlenose. THe ring was distorted some in the process, so when I was done, I tapped it down on my big punch to make the inside round again. It works like a ring sizer, if you have ever seen one of them. I made sure the ID would fit over the parts sticking up on the IP, then made sure the OD would fit inside the ALDA, then figured I was ready to re-assemble. Dave M has the shim specs at http://www.w124performance.com/images/OM603_injection/ALDA_shim.jpg he says ID is 14.3 mm and the OD is 17.9 mm. Maybe someone has a source for the actual part. I like making what i have work. Tools needed: Thin 24 mm open end thin 27 mm open end. (I used a 1 1/16 and got the job done, but a thin 27 would make it a lot easier.) screwdriver to remove vacuum line from ALDA. 13mm box wrench to remove vacuum fitting from ALDA 10mm to remove inj line clip from the outside of the manifold telescoping magnet to help maneuver the ALDA back in place long straight screwdriver to help maneuver the ALDA back in place. Dremel and some wheel to abrade the outer surface of the ring. needlenose pliers large punch Remove the washer bottle. I didn't do this until re-assembly. Taking it off earlier makes the job easier. Remove the vacuum(pressure) line to the ALDA, and the fitting it attaches to. Be careful with the aluminum washer for the fitting. I lost mine even though i was being careful. Hold the big nut with the 27. Use the 24 to loosen the ALDA. Turn it CCW facing from above. There is a 24mm hex at the bottom of the ALDA body, even though you can't see it without a mirror. When the ALDA is unscrewed, you can get it out by tipping toward the engine, then moving it back. When you are satisfied with your grinder job on the washer, drop it on the stuff sticking up on the IP, and put the ALDA back on. Be careful not to crossthread. Tighten the ALDA down with the hole for the fitting pointing out as before. Finish reassembly in the reverse order. The road test: The car is probably still not as quick as my SDL was, but it is much improved. Now at 75-80 the pedal is barely down. I can mash the pedal at 80 and it has 'go and that is a big improvement. Before the shim, the pedal was pretty much floored at 80. Dave's spec says the shim can be up to 1.5 mm. If I could find that shim, I'd put it in. I saw no signs of smoking, so I think I am only part way there. If I take off the manifold sometime, I will turn out the screw a turn or so and try that. The seal was still there, so I think it is safe to assume the ALDA is un-messed with before I got to it. My guess is that the oil plug washer is 1mm, and if a turn is .75mm, I think one turn on the adjustment screw will finish the job at 1.75mm cumulative. For now, it is reasonably well performing, so I won't monkey with it more unless I am in there anyway for something else. Loren ___ 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
