Re: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem
Go to the HP site, look up the support page for that model, then search for BIOS startup codes. That's the beeps that you're hearing on startup - the number and frequency of them are telling you what's wrong. Dan --- On Mon, 1/5/09, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: From: R A Bennell b...@mts.net Subject: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 12:06 PM We have an HP Pavilion zd8000 laptop - about 4 years old. Has always been reliable. Yesterday something went wrong. It beeps (ie - beep, beep, beep - for a long while ) on startup and the keyboard appears to be dead. The screen comes up offering info on what to press to get into setup etc but pressing the keys does nothing. If one waits it will go to the screen that offers windows options for startup like safe mode but again the keys do nothing so one cannot get it to go any further. Any ideas on what I might check first? IE- are there any fuses or that sort of thing that might have popped? Any ideas on web sites that I might go to with my problem? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/67442b39/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb's 300E Women
Interesting, as I am sure I have read somewhere that women generally like red. It is one of the reasons why sporty cars are often red. The idea being that the young fellow is driving it partly to attract members of the female persuasion. Now, I normally like red and have had a number of red vehicles in my time, but I have to say that when I opened the link for this car, I was quite disappointed to see it in that color of red. For some reason, I was expecting black. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Robert Rentfro Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2009 10:07 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: [MBZ] Kaleb's 300E Women Did you hear that noise? It was me getting instantly overridden by all the girls in the house on the red 300E. I hate the color, they said almost in unison. Stinkin' girls. Fine. Bob R -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090103/2314c8b6/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Seasons Greetings is over, back to the current EHA current
I finally got a chance to move the W123 out of the shed so I could get the S124 in there for some tinkering. Now I am having some trouble reading the current of the EHA, I made up a in line loom to hook the multi meter into but can't seem to find any current, it is supposed to have something like 1mA but I can't find anything. Anyone got any clues. I got the duty cycle worked out but it runs rich when in spec but will have a bit more of a fiddle with it tomorrow, it's beer time. Also disconnecting the EHA does not seem to make much difference to the duty cycle reading. I'll just have to go through it step by step. Hendrik who likes to fiddle with things Peter Frederick wrote: Several things can give you a steady, unchanging reading of 50% -- dead sensor, dead heater (so that you don't have any reading at idle) or a connection between sensor and computer. Check the connector under the front right carpet first -- a leak of some sort, or even a spilled soda can cause corrosion or a ground at the sensor, with a resulting dead sensor reading even though the sensor is good. You can test the computer by unplugging the harness to the O2 sensor and grounding the sensor wire (NOT the heater wires.). The computer should then run the mixture full rich. Unground the wire and touch it with one hand and put a finger of the other on the positive battery terminal (this will give a slight, high impedance voltage) and the computer should run the mixture full lean. To check the sensor, check the voltage while running, sensor wiring disconnected. Should read something other than 0 and less than 1 V -- range is 0 (atmospheric oxygen in the exhaust) to 1 V (no oxygen in the exhaust). You should also get changes in reading in the current to the EHA -- and to get it all set up right, you really need to check that too. Should be 0 mA with the mixture set to give 50% duty cycle at the diagnostic socket, set at the mechanical adjustment. Peter On Dec 25, 2008, at 7:58 PM, Hendrik Fay wrote: I am seeing 49.7%, according to the good book a reading of 50% indicates an O2 fault. However I did not disconnect the regeneration valve but I doubt that it would have much bearing on things. Hendrik E M wrote: What are you seeing on the meter for the O2 ? Ed 300E 2008/12/25 Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au Santa left an automotive multimeter under the tree for the cars. Had to have a fiddle with the duty cycle on the TE and early indications are that the O2 sensor is wonky. Hendrik ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cars and status
Shoo Goo? Jim Cathey wrote: Also does anyone know of a good way to repair cracks in vinyl dashes? Years ago I saw a guy do it with something like bondo and wrinkle paint but I have not found the wrinkle paint and figured someone here might know. Leatherique crack filler does _not_ work for this! I did a 450 SL, painting the whole thing with their seat paint afterwards, and it looked pretty good in the garage. But after installation on the first warm day it squeezed out and made ridges. Thermally the crack filler is all wrong. Maybe a urethane foam troweled into the cracks might have worked better. (Or your Bondo.) Over that a light coat of the crack filler and paint job could possibly have worked, I don't know. I was so disgusted by the failure that I never tried again on that car, and when it sold a plastic dash cap went with it. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cars and status
Wow, time for sleep. Try Shoe goo... Luther wrote: Shoo Goo? Jim Cathey wrote: Also does anyone know of a good way to repair cracks in vinyl dashes? Years ago I saw a guy do it with something like bondo and wrinkle paint but I have not found the wrinkle paint and figured someone here might know. Leatherique crack filler does _not_ work for this! I did a 450 SL, painting the whole thing with their seat paint afterwards, and it looked pretty good in the garage. But after installation on the first warm day it squeezed out and made ridges. Thermally the crack filler is all wrong. Maybe a urethane foam troweled into the cracks might have worked better. (Or your Bondo.) Over that a light coat of the crack filler and paint job could possibly have worked, I don't know. I was so disgusted by the failure that I never tried again on that car, and when it sold a plastic dash cap went with it. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem
Can you hookup an external keyboard on a temporary basis? On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 9:06 AM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: We have an HP Pavilion zd8000 laptop - about 4 years old. Has always been reliable. Yesterday something went wrong. It beeps (ie - beep, beep, beep - for a long while ) on startup and the keyboard appears to be dead. The screen comes up offering info on what to press to get into setup etc but pressing the keys does nothing. If one waits it will go to the screen that offers windows options for startup like safe mode but again the keys do nothing so one cannot get it to go any further. Any ideas on what I might check first? IE- are there any fuses or that sort of thing that might have popped? Any ideas on web sites that I might go to with my problem? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer?
On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 8:51 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: What I really want is one vehicle that has high clearance, unstoppable four-wheel-drive, great towing ability, and lots of enclosed room for hauling stuff that needs protection from the weather. Sounds like you need a Unimog! (Unless there are additional constraints you didn't list.) Doka for interior seating space, or one of the radio box versions for even more covered space. :-) Yes, I'm afraid one additional constraint would be that I be able to go faster than 30 mph in it without my eardrums bleeding ;) Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....
On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 10:42 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: If you want to replace the lost natural oils, use neatsfoot oil. I got a little bottle of that at the recycling station (free for the taking) Your recycling station allows you to take away things that other people have dropped off? That's been strictly verboten every place I've ever taken my recycling. The county dump where we live now even has signs posted on every surface reading NO SCAVENGING and PROHIBIDA SCAVENGAR or whatever the Spanish equivalent is. There's probably some liability issue but it still chaps my hide. (What happened to the reuse part of reduce, reuse, recycle?) Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer?
How much could a Grand Wagoneer tow? They're longer than a Blazer yeah? I saw an old Gladiator the other day and have become lustful of a full size pickup of any flavor. Probably should have gotten one instead of the Ranger. Don't get me wrong I like the Ranger but its fuel economy stinks. For 17mpg I should have gotten a full size. The Ranger folks say 17mpg is normal winter mileage and will improve in the summer... We'll see how it does with the snowmobile trailer when we go to a show in February. -Curt Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 08:34:15 -0800 From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: f7b6bd1a0901050834g7dfb1322yec3751ec00b4...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 6:35 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: actually, those are very comfortable for a cross country trip, at least the suburbans of the same years were, I would assume a blazer would be about the same. I'm thinking there's a huge difference in wheelbase and unsprung mass ratio between a 'burb and a blazer. Seems like a blazer with those big heavy tires would be a choppy ride. That's what I was thinking too. And it's got to affect towing the same way, unfortunately. They're rated for something ridiculous like 12K lb, but can you imagine how unstable the K5 would be towing something like a 30' Airstream? What I really want is one vehicle that has high clearance, unstoppable four-wheel-drive, great towing ability, and lots of enclosed room for hauling stuff that needs protection from the weather. Only choice as far as I can see is a built 'Burb, or maybe a full-size truck with a nice shell. The problem is justifying paying what I'd have to for something like that, when I could get a big 2WD truck and a small 4x4 for the same price... Alex -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/6e5c8c58/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer?
actually, those are very comfortable for a cross country trip, at least the suburbans of the same years were, I would assume a blazer would be about the same. Curt Raymond wrote: I'd guess the latter, I suspect that thing while a little pokey would just eat the miles... If I didn't have my 240D... Geez I say that a lot lately. I drove it to work this morning though and it was just great. Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 10:15:04 -0800 From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com Subject:Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: f7b6bd1a0901041015s7d4c073ap287cccfe8bb86...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Curt, you work out terms with the seller and pay me for my time gas, and I'll deliver it to you. On the other hand a K5 Blazer probably isn't the most comfy vehicle for a cross-country road trip, and/or by the time I get to Maine I might be too attached to it to hand over the keys... ;) Alex -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem
Not sure. Will look. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of John Freer Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 11:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem Can you hookup an external keyboard on a temporary basis? On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 9:06 AM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: We have an HP Pavilion zd8000 laptop - about 4 years old. Has always been reliable. Yesterday something went wrong. It beeps (ie - beep, beep, beep - for a long while ) on startup and the keyboard appears to be dead. The screen comes up offering info on what to press to get into setup etc but pressing the keys does nothing. If one waits it will go to the screen that offers windows options for startup like safe mode but again the keys do nothing so one cannot get it to go any further. Any ideas on what I might check first? IE- are there any fuses or that sort of thing that might have popped? Any ideas on web sites that I might go to with my problem? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem
Good idea. Had a quick look. Lots of info. Did not yet find the POST info that tells me what the beeping means. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 11:15 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem Go to the HP site, look up the support page for that model, then search for BIOS startup codes. That's the beeps that you're hearing on startup - the number and frequency of them are telling you what's wrong. Dan --- On Mon, 1/5/09, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: From: R A Bennell b...@mts.net Subject: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 12:06 PM We have an HP Pavilion zd8000 laptop - about 4 years old. Has always been reliable. Yesterday something went wrong. It beeps (ie - beep, beep, beep - for a long while ) on startup and the keyboard appears to be dead. The screen comes up offering info on what to press to get into setup etc but pressing the keys does nothing. If one waits it will go to the screen that offers windows options for startup like safe mode but again the keys do nothing so one cannot get it to go any further. Any ideas on what I might check first? IE- are there any fuses or that sort of thing that might have popped? Any ideas on web sites that I might go to with my problem? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/67442b39/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cleaning
But there ARE 303 products that ARE upholstery cleaners, waxes, buffers and all sorts of stuff in addition to the 303 Protectant. check nealsharbor.com Wilton - Original Message - From: relng...@aol.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 11:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cleaning ...What are the names of a good interior cleaner and polish for biege upholstery instead of Armorall? Looked at Griot's website but couldn't figure out anything. Tried to order a catalog and a field came up saying the catalog ordering page wasn't working... To obtain a catalog (I have their newest one in front of me), just call them tomorrow at 1-800-345-5789 and ask them to send you one. If you look on the bottom of P48, you will see the Porsche Speedster that my friend SJB and I spent five years restoring. Griot's is located in Fife, WA, just east of Tacoma and they do a lot of demo sessions for the local car clubs. I have been down there quite a few times (with the MB and Porsche Clubs) and it's a class operation but not cheap. As to materials, I have used a lot of Formula 303 (buy it by the gallon refill) and would never use it as an upholstery cleaner because I don't think it's made for that. It's a great tire dressing (spray it on and wipe it off in five minutes) and on Concours day for my Porsche I treat everything on the exterior that's black, be it rubber or plastic. I saturate small section of folded terry towel and wipe it on. And then off. Works wonders. For MB Tex which is vinyl, after all, I would use any upholstery cleaner. Apply some using a small brush for the dirtier areas, dry it with a towel, then wipe it down with a wet towel to pick up the residue followed by a dry towel. I have also been using a Simoniz product called Tuff Stuff which is a foam in a can available even at Safeway. This stuff is not expensive and works wonders on those dirty door welts we kick when getting in. As to waxes of old, I too used yellow can Simoniz long ago which was many times harder to use than the modern stuff and lasted no longer. RLE ** New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom0026) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090104/20 54b5d3/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer?
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: actually, those are very comfortable for a cross country trip, at least the suburbans of the same years were, I would assume a blazer would be about the same. I'm thinking there's a huge difference in wheelbase and unsprung mass ratio between a 'burb and a blazer. Seems like a blazer with those big heavy tires would be a choppy ride. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Chrysler - Letter from Bob Nardelli to Employees
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Re: [MBZ] Cars and status
I'm impressed with all the work and the fleet. It's funny, when I was chasing this one person, trying to buy their 560SEL, it was a smoke colour with a hint of gold with dark brown leather. The colour, and especially interior were what really made me lust after the car. lol. I'm sure it would have been Wilton's bad dream come true. Same colour brown leather as my 911. Are you sure you still want to borrow it for the winter Wilton? lol ;-) Ed 300E, who has had more brown cars in his family than he can remember. hee hee 2009/1/5 Trampas Stern tst...@nc.rr.com *1987 300SDL 280k miles* I have been working on repairing my new to me 1987 300SDL. So far here is what I have done: Timing chain Vacuum pump fixed minor fuel leaks I am now finishing up the front suspension, basically I am replacing everything upper and lower ball joints, tie rods, shocks, etc. As I was doing the the upper control arm (ball joint) I noticed rust under battery and welded a new piece of steel in hole but everything is going well. I really love POR-15! After I get the suspension fixed I will fix transmission leaks and replace motor mounts and then move to other items including: Install electric seat heaters fix tachometer and odometer (does anyone know which gears are used on the 300SDL? www.odometergears.com) replace bad vacuum servos for heater, once I figure out which ones are bad. order plastic pieces for seats and possible new seat covers. Basically I figure the 300SDL will be my daily driver for next 5-10 years, thus I want to get everything fixed like new such that I just need to keep oil changed. Basically a driver restoration project. Note this is around the 4th W126 I have rebuilt the front suspension on thus if anyone has questions about how to do it let me know. Basically the hardest part is pressing in the new ball joints and having spring compressor to replace rubber bushings for lower control arm. I have also figured out the easy way to replace bushings in the bearing bracket that only requires a bench vise and a cheap C-clamp ball joint press. Note I will have spent more in parts for this car than the price of the car... *1988 420SEL 247k miles* I replaced the fuel distributor (rebuilt one $400) and it seems to be doing good except I need to adjust the mixture a bit better. This car has had a constant problem with a clunk coming from rear end when shifting gears. I have replaced just about everything and have not found problem, has anyone ever experienced this? Note it sounds like the differential is jumping around, however I have replaced the mounts as well as drive shaft center bearing mount. Need to order new headlight bezels from Rusty and get new coat of paint. *1991 560SEL 147k miles* This one is suppose to be sold for $6k to friend of my wife, we will see. The girl getting the car has been driving it for 4 months waiting for some money deal to happen. Basically the only problems with this car are valve guides loose in head, chip on the wood for the ash tray, and a hole in the carpet near threshold on driver's side. I would fix valve guides but I do not have the drill guide for heli-coiling head. Maybe I should add this to my wish list of tools. Once I complete the 300SDL my next project will be doing some remodeling to house to make wife happy then I plan on picking up my 1960 300d from my parents barn and start that restoration project. Also my parents have a couple of 560SEL that are in need of their 20 year service. By the way did anyone see a 1987 gold 420SEL on ebay a few weeks back with 38k miles? My mom ended up buying the car, and it really was garage kept and has only 38k. Of course it is an ugly color gold with brown interior. Also does anyone know of a good way to repair cracks in vinyl dashes? Years ago I saw a guy do it with something like bondo and wrinkle paint but I have not found the wrinkle paint and figured someone here might know. Trampas -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/661c2652/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/a1a108a5/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer?
On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 9:53 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: How much could a Grand Wagoneer tow? They're longer than a Blazer yeah? Hmm, good idea. You mean like this one? http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/974028184.html (Timing belt? What '70s American engine has a timing belt instead of a chain?) Or this one? http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/bar/977421577.html (I like how the guy is willing to trade for a GOOD RUNNING SOME THING. I have a few of those!) Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] hi tech sunvisors
'Could probably even do a visor with HUD (Heads Up Display) - all the critical flight info on the windshield/visor in front of you. ; Wilton - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 12:07 AM Subject: [MBZ] hi tech sunvisors Not sure where I heard about this, but it is very interesting. http://www.rosenvisor.com/auto/index.asp Chris ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer?
You asked - what 1970's American engine had a timing belt instead of a chain? The 4 cylinder engine used in the Pinto Mustang II. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 12:31 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer? On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 9:53 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: How much could a Grand Wagoneer tow? They're longer than a Blazer yeah? Hmm, good idea. You mean like this one? http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/974028184.html (Timing belt? What '70s American engine has a timing belt instead of a chain?) Or this one? http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/bar/977421577.html (I like how the guy is willing to trade for a GOOD RUNNING SOME THING. I have a few of those!) Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1874 - Release Date: 1/4/2009 4:32 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1874 - Release Date: 1/4/2009 4:32 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer?
I'd guess the latter, I suspect that thing while a little pokey would just eat the miles... If I didn't have my 240D... Geez I say that a lot lately. I drove it to work this morning though and it was just great. Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 10:15:04 -0800 From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com Subject:Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: f7b6bd1a0901041015s7d4c073ap287cccfe8bb86...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Curt, you work out terms with the seller and pay me for my time gas, and I'll deliver it to you. On the other hand a K5 Blazer probably isn't the most comfy vehicle for a cross-country road trip, and/or by the time I get to Maine I might be too attached to it to hand over the keys... ;) Alex On Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 6:31 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Drool... Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 01:53:00 -0800 From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: f7b6bd1a0901040153x67bab8b7ue7d8017771bd...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/978974227.html You don't see these too often, even with gas engines. Could be a good one. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/bc0d7d76/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Satisfied owners, would buy again even if it's new old stuff
Don't you just love this retro craze? Lets see there is the PT cruiser, Mini, new beetle and the Fiat bambino, did I miss any? Wonder how long before Daimler comes up with something retro? BTW had a ride in one of those Fiat bambinos on the way to a yard where a 220E was stored, the 220E sure rode a hell of of a lot better than the Fiat, well I suppose it is a light car. Hendrik who is going bonkers trying to work out the CIS-E on the TE OK Don wrote: BMW makes them in England -- similar to the original Mini Minor and Mini Cooper of the '60s. BMW bought the rights to the name and some of the original factories. The Mini is brand new to me, where are they made? Why are they so popular? Harry -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/07340201/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer?
I know the early 70s Pinto 2000cc engine had a belt, 'cause I had one. I believe the 2300cc engine also used a timing belt as well. Dan --- On Mon, 1/5/09, Tom Hargrave tharg...@hiwaay.net wrote: From: Tom Hargrave tharg...@hiwaay.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer? To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 1:36 PM You asked - what 1970's American engine had a timing belt instead of a chain? The 4 cylinder engine used in the Pinto Mustang II. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 12:31 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer? On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 9:53 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: How much could a Grand Wagoneer tow? They're longer than a Blazer yeah? Hmm, good idea. You mean like this one? http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/974028184.html (Timing belt? What '70s American engine has a timing belt instead of a chain?) Or this one? http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/bar/977421577.html (I like how the guy is willing to trade for a GOOD RUNNING SOME THING. I have a few of those!) Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1874 - Release Date: 1/4/2009 4:32 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1874 - Release Date: 1/4/2009 4:32 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/aee4c7ec/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer?
I can remember riding in my uncle's '72 up on the res and that bench seat in the back was horrible. It was like being tied to the roof. When I was lucky enough to sit in the front seat I remember it being very comfy. Bob R On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 8:03 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: could be. I was more talking about the seats though. Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: actually, those are very comfortable for a cross country trip, at least the suburbans of the same years were, I would assume a blazer would be about the same. I'm thinking there's a huge difference in wheelbase and unsprung mass ratio between a 'burb and a blazer. Seems like a blazer with those big heavy tires would be a choppy ride. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1874 - Release Date: 1/4/2009 4:32 PM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/04eae8a2/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer?
Both did - and the same engine continued to use a belt in later years, even in the Ford Ranger. It was a great engine as long as you serviced the belt when you were supposed to. Unfortunately, most Americans drove the engine until the belt broke then they blamed Ford for the design?? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 12:52 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer? I know the early 70s Pinto 2000cc engine had a belt, 'cause I had one. I believe the 2300cc engine also used a timing belt as well. Dan --- On Mon, 1/5/09, Tom Hargrave tharg...@hiwaay.net wrote: From: Tom Hargrave tharg...@hiwaay.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer? To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 1:36 PM You asked - what 1970's American engine had a timing belt instead of a chain? The 4 cylinder engine used in the Pinto Mustang II. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 12:31 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer? On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 9:53 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: How much could a Grand Wagoneer tow? They're longer than a Blazer yeah? Hmm, good idea. You mean like this one? http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/974028184.html (Timing belt? What '70s American engine has a timing belt instead of a chain?) Or this one? http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/bar/977421577.html (I like how the guy is willing to trade for a GOOD RUNNING SOME THING. I have a few of those!) Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1874 - Release Date: 1/4/2009 4:32 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1874 - Release Date: 1/4/2009 4:32 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/ae e4c7ec/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1874 - Release Date: 1/4/2009 4:32 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1874 - Release Date: 1/4/2009 4:32 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] polishing question for POOS
You can do both with a random orbital buffer, however, I prefer to apply the wax by hand. That's mainly due to it giving you the ability to make sure you get it in every nook and cranny when it's being applied. If you use a buffer to do it you'll miss a lot of areas due to its inability to get in corners and other tight spots. I'll take it off with a buffer, but you'll still need to do part of it by hand as well, since you'll be going back to those places the buffer can't get to. A buffer is nice in that it allows you to cover a large area in a short time. Using a buffer can easily cut the time it takes to wax a car in half compared to doing it by hand. The important part is making sure you have the right pad(s) and covers, and plenty of them. I don't try to clean covers when I'm buffing - I have a supply of clean ones ready to go, and I just change them out as they get loaded up. I like RO buffers the best since it's nearly impossible to do any damage to the finish with one unless you're hell-bent on it. As for vinyl cleaner/protector, 303 is the way to go. I wouldn't use it on upholstery like MBTex, but it's great for use on dashes, tires and some interior trim. It's not cheap, but it goes a long way and does a far better job than anything else I have ever used. Probably the best part of 303 is it's sunscreen - it has a UV blocking chemical in it that cuts down on UV damage - that's why it's so popular in boating circles. You can find 303 at boating and RV supply houses. If there is a West's Marine around, they will have it. Dan On Jan 4, 2009, at 5:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: When using a random buffer to buff a car, do you use the buffer to apply the wax then remove it by hand? Thats what the bottle says on whatever wax I have (mothers I think). Also, what is good to use on the interior. I know armor all is not good, causes cracks or so I have heard. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090104/a00b1823/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/dc107d39/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] 119 broken valve cover
On Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 4:01 PM, Dave M. amgd...@gmail.com wrote: =) +dm™ Is that you, Meimann? Where you been? I'm still driving the white 124 300D I bought in Sacramento that you tipped me off on... Alex Chamberlain ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT Laptop problem
We have an HP Pavilion zd8000 laptop - about 4 years old. Has always been reliable. Yesterday something went wrong. It beeps (ie - beep, beep, beep - for a long while ) on startup and the keyboard appears to be dead. The screen comes up offering info on what to press to get into setup etc but pressing the keys does nothing. If one waits it will go to the screen that offers windows options for startup like safe mode but again the keys do nothing so one cannot get it to go any further. Any ideas on what I might check first? IE- are there any fuses or that sort of thing that might have popped? Any ideas on web sites that I might go to with my problem? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Cars and status
*1987 300SDL 280k miles* I have been working on repairing my new to me 1987 300SDL. So far here is what I have done: Timing chain Vacuum pump fixed minor fuel leaks I am now finishing up the front suspension, basically I am replacing everything upper and lower ball joints, tie rods, shocks, etc. As I was doing the the upper control arm (ball joint) I noticed rust under battery and welded a new piece of steel in hole but everything is going well. I really love POR-15! After I get the suspension fixed I will fix transmission leaks and replace motor mounts and then move to other items including: Install electric seat heaters fix tachometer and odometer (does anyone know which gears are used on the 300SDL? www.odometergears.com) replace bad vacuum servos for heater, once I figure out which ones are bad. order plastic pieces for seats and possible new seat covers. Basically I figure the 300SDL will be my daily driver for next 5-10 years, thus I want to get everything fixed like new such that I just need to keep oil changed. Basically a driver restoration project. Note this is around the 4th W126 I have rebuilt the front suspension on thus if anyone has questions about how to do it let me know. Basically the hardest part is pressing in the new ball joints and having spring compressor to replace rubber bushings for lower control arm. I have also figured out the easy way to replace bushings in the bearing bracket that only requires a bench vise and a cheap C-clamp ball joint press. Note I will have spent more in parts for this car than the price of the car... *1988 420SEL 247k miles* I replaced the fuel distributor (rebuilt one $400) and it seems to be doing good except I need to adjust the mixture a bit better. This car has had a constant problem with a clunk coming from rear end when shifting gears. I have replaced just about everything and have not found problem, has anyone ever experienced this? Note it sounds like the differential is jumping around, however I have replaced the mounts as well as drive shaft center bearing mount. Need to order new headlight bezels from Rusty and get new coat of paint. *1991 560SEL 147k miles* This one is suppose to be sold for $6k to friend of my wife, we will see. The girl getting the car has been driving it for 4 months waiting for some money deal to happen. Basically the only problems with this car are valve guides loose in head, chip on the wood for the ash tray, and a hole in the carpet near threshold on driver's side. I would fix valve guides but I do not have the drill guide for heli-coiling head. Maybe I should add this to my wish list of tools. Once I complete the 300SDL my next project will be doing some remodeling to house to make wife happy then I plan on picking up my 1960 300d from my parents barn and start that restoration project. Also my parents have a couple of 560SEL that are in need of their 20 year service. By the way did anyone see a 1987 gold 420SEL on ebay a few weeks back with 38k miles? My mom ended up buying the car, and it really was garage kept and has only 38k. Of course it is an ugly color gold with brown interior. Also does anyone know of a good way to repair cracks in vinyl dashes? Years ago I saw a guy do it with something like bondo and wrinkle paint but I have not found the wrinkle paint and figured someone here might know. Trampas -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/661c2652/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Rot
Wilton wrote: Never wanted a white one 'til I saw my showroom 87 300D; if it had not been in such perfect condition, I would not have even considered it. White on a smaller MB seems OK, now, especially a well-maintained one. I never really liked white cars, UNTIL I got my Ford Expedition. It has the Eddie Bauer trim, so it has the goldish/khaki trim and I really like the combination. Plus, white is SO much easier to take care of. Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/fc274a98/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer?
I had an 87 K5, was a great truck, very agricultural. Easy to work on, I would sit on the fender with my legs in the engine compartment, the engine was right there...was pretty basic. 4x4 would crawl up the side of a wall. It was noisy and rattly, but solid. Drove it many miles cross-country, seats were very comfortable (reclining buckets), but it did tend to pogo a bit on the short wheelbase. I took the engine/tranny out of it last summer and gave the hulk to a guy who builds hot rods and 4x4 off-roaders, he probably scrapped most of it. It was totally rusted out after its first 12 years up north. I kinda liked the thing though. ---R Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: actually, those are very comfortable for a cross country trip, at least the suburbans of the same years were, I would assume a blazer would be about the same. I'm thinking there's a huge difference in wheelbase and unsprung mass ratio between a 'burb and a blazer. Seems like a blazer with those big heavy tires would be a choppy ride. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Satisfied owners, would buy again even if it's new old stuff
On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 2:21 AM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Wonder how long before Daimler comes up with something retro? Isn't there a new SLC coming out? No louvers in the C-pillars though, that would really be the right touch if they wanted to reference the old ones. They could play up the rally heritage, too. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....
From an unbiased source... On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 2:10 PM, ru...@buymbparts.com wrote: Leatherique, as usual, Rusty has the best price as he is a distributor. --Original Message-- From: Robert Rentfro Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' ReplyTo: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Jan 3, 2009 12:06 PM Subject: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo. What is that Leather restorer goo called and who sells it the cheapest? I have a big old leather arm chair that has been languishing in my garage for years I need to either rejuvenate or get rid of it. Bob R -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090103/2f96d1ed/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Sent from my BlackBerry(R) wireless handheld ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/4a074532/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Satisfied owners, would buy again even if it's new old stuff
The Chevy HHR is on that retro look list too. It's a solid little car with great power and great fuel mileage. As for going bonkers trying to work out the CIS-E on the TE made by MB, I hope you get it sorted out ASAP! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Satisfied owners, would buy again even if it's new old stuff
How 'bout the Challenger? Bob R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of E M Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 8:05 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Satisfied owners,would buy again even if it's new old stuff Thunderbird, Camero, Mustang, 911, no wait, that never changed. hee hee The new SLR is said to have proper gullwing doors again, but I don't think it will be very retro, beyond that styling element. We'll see. Ed 300E 2009/1/5 Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au Don't you just love this retro craze? Lets see there is the PT cruiser, Mini, new beetle and the Fiat bambino, did I miss any? Wonder how long before Daimler comes up with something retro? BTW had a ride in one of those Fiat bambinos on the way to a yard where a 220E was stored, the 220E sure rode a hell of of a lot better than the Fiat, well I suppose it is a light car. Hendrik who is going bonkers trying to work out the CIS-E on the TE OK Don wrote: BMW makes them in England -- similar to the original Mini Minor and Mini Cooper of the '60s. BMW bought the rights to the name and some of the original factories. The Mini is brand new to me, where are they made? Why are they so popular? Harry -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/073 40201/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/c5 b52d8a/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer?
What I really want is one vehicle that has high clearance, unstoppable four-wheel-drive, great towing ability, and lots of enclosed room for hauling stuff that needs protection from the weather. Sounds like you need a Unimog! (Unless there are additional constraints you didn't list.) Doka for interior seating space, or one of the radio box versions for even more covered space. :-) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer?
could be. I was more talking about the seats though. Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: actually, those are very comfortable for a cross country trip, at least the suburbans of the same years were, I would assume a blazer would be about the same. I'm thinking there's a huge difference in wheelbase and unsprung mass ratio between a 'burb and a blazer. Seems like a blazer with those big heavy tires would be a choppy ride. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1874 - Release Date: 1/4/2009 4:32 PM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cars and status
Also does anyone know of a good way to repair cracks in vinyl dashes? Years ago I saw a guy do it with something like bondo and wrinkle paint but I have not found the wrinkle paint and figured someone here might know. Leatherique crack filler does _not_ work for this! I did a 450 SL, painting the whole thing with their seat paint afterwards, and it looked pretty good in the garage. But after installation on the first warm day it squeezed out and made ridges. Thermally the crack filler is all wrong. Maybe a urethane foam troweled into the cracks might have worked better. (Or your Bondo.) Over that a light coat of the crack filler and paint job could possibly have worked, I don't know. I was so disgusted by the failure that I never tried again on that car, and when it sold a plastic dash cap went with it. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Satisfied owners, would buy again even if it's new old stuff
Thunderbird, Camero, Mustang, 911, no wait, that never changed. hee hee The new SLR is said to have proper gullwing doors again, but I don't think it will be very retro, beyond that styling element. We'll see. Ed 300E 2009/1/5 Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au Don't you just love this retro craze? Lets see there is the PT cruiser, Mini, new beetle and the Fiat bambino, did I miss any? Wonder how long before Daimler comes up with something retro? BTW had a ride in one of those Fiat bambinos on the way to a yard where a 220E was stored, the 220E sure rode a hell of of a lot better than the Fiat, well I suppose it is a light car. Hendrik who is going bonkers trying to work out the CIS-E on the TE OK Don wrote: BMW makes them in England -- similar to the original Mini Minor and Mini Cooper of the '60s. BMW bought the rights to the name and some of the original factories. The Mini is brand new to me, where are they made? Why are they so popular? Harry -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/07340201/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/c5b52d8a/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] S320v?
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/980922944.html What's the v on the end mean? Never heard of that before. Looks real nice if you have to have a W140, though, as long as the evaporator etc. (i.e. the long, oft-repeated list of stuff that breaks on 140s) have been replaced. Wikipedia says more 140s were built with M104 engines than all the rest put together, so that bodes well for used part availability, doesn't it? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb's 300E Women
-- Original message --
From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com
Naw -- she grew up a poor central Maine farm (non-working farm) girl, living
on a dirt road with no neighbors in sight. (I do miss being there --
definitely a nice place to spend one's years on this earth!)
All they ever owned were Saabs -- the squished-VW two-cycle kind.
We had one of those, had Monte-Carlo engine. Trip-Carbs, made more noise than
a 409 when the air cleaner was removed. I used to auto-cross it, great fun.
Wind it up to 6,000 rpm on my $19 tach, count to 3, shift it.
Old Fashion Window shade in front of radiator with rope inside, pull it up to
get it to warm up. Our other car was a VW bug, Saab had all the heat!
My second on was one of the survivors of the shipping incident which caused a
bunch of them to come loose in the hold of a ship in the North Atlantic. My
boss bought it off the dock in NY for $400, pounded out the dents and drove it
100Kmi, before retiring and selling it to me.
My wife could never get the hang of driving it, if you didn't use the whole
engine all of the time it would foul a plug. Loosing 33% of you cylinders was
not good, I always carried fresh {sandblasted} plugs with me. Being a
flathead, they were very easy to swap.
Everything rusted out the bottom, still ran great.
Pete
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Re: [MBZ] Cars and status
126 front end rebuild? I'd like to see the step by step write-up. I need to do this to my SDL soon. Luther Trampas Stern wrote: *1987 300SDL 280k miles* I have been working on repairing my new to me 1987 300SDL. So far here is what I have done: Timing chain Vacuum pump fixed minor fuel leaks I am now finishing up the front suspension, basically I am replacing everything upper and lower ball joints, tie rods, shocks, etc. As I was doing the the upper control arm (ball joint) I noticed rust under battery and welded a new piece of steel in hole but everything is going well. I really love POR-15! After I get the suspension fixed I will fix transmission leaks and replace motor mounts and then move to other items including: Install electric seat heaters fix tachometer and odometer (does anyone know which gears are used on the 300SDL? www.odometergears.com) replace bad vacuum servos for heater, once I figure out which ones are bad. order plastic pieces for seats and possible new seat covers. Basically I figure the 300SDL will be my daily driver for next 5-10 years, thus I want to get everything fixed like new such that I just need to keep oil changed. Basically a driver restoration project. Note this is around the 4th W126 I have rebuilt the front suspension on thus if anyone has questions about how to do it let me know. Basically the hardest part is pressing in the new ball joints and having spring compressor to replace rubber bushings for lower control arm. I have also figured out the easy way to replace bushings in the bearing bracket that only requires a bench vise and a cheap C-clamp ball joint press. Note I will have spent more in parts for this car than the price of the car... *1988 420SEL 247k miles* I replaced the fuel distributor (rebuilt one $400) and it seems to be doing good except I need to adjust the mixture a bit better. This car has had a constant problem with a clunk coming from rear end when shifting gears. I have replaced just about everything and have not found problem, has anyone ever experienced this? Note it sounds like the differential is jumping around, however I have replaced the mounts as well as drive shaft center bearing mount. Need to order new headlight bezels from Rusty and get new coat of paint. *1991 560SEL 147k miles* This one is suppose to be sold for $6k to friend of my wife, we will see. The girl getting the car has been driving it for 4 months waiting for some money deal to happen. Basically the only problems with this car are valve guides loose in head, chip on the wood for the ash tray, and a hole in the carpet near threshold on driver's side. I would fix valve guides but I do not have the drill guide for heli-coiling head. Maybe I should add this to my wish list of tools. Once I complete the 300SDL my next project will be doing some remodeling to house to make wife happy then I plan on picking up my 1960 300d from my parents barn and start that restoration project. Also my parents have a couple of 560SEL that are in need of their 20 year service. By the way did anyone see a 1987 gold 420SEL on ebay a few weeks back with 38k miles? My mom ended up buying the car, and it really was garage kept and has only 38k. Of course it is an ugly color gold with brown interior. Also does anyone know of a good way to repair cracks in vinyl dashes? Years ago I saw a guy do it with something like bondo and wrinkle paint but I have not found the wrinkle paint and figured someone here might know. Trampas ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] polishing question for POOS
thanks LWB250 wrote: You can do both with a random orbital buffer, however, I prefer to apply the wax by hand. That's mainly due to it giving you the ability to make sure you get it in every nook and cranny when it's being applied. If you use a buffer to do it you'll miss a lot of areas due to its inability to get in corners and other tight spots. I'll take it off with a buffer, but you'll still need to do part of it by hand as well, since you'll be going back to those places the buffer can't get to. A buffer is nice in that it allows you to cover a large area in a short time. Using a buffer can easily cut the time it takes to wax a car in half compared to doing it by hand. The important part is making sure you have the right pad(s) and covers, and plenty of them. I don't try to clean covers when I'm buffing - I have a supply of clean ones ready to go, and I just change them out as they get loaded up. I like RO buffers the best since it's nearly impossible to do any damage to the finish with one unless you're hell-bent on it. As for vinyl cleaner/protector, 303 is the way to go. I wouldn't use it on upholstery like MBTex, but it's great for use on dashes, tires and some interior trim. It's not cheap, but it goes a long way and does a far better job than anything else I have ever used. Probably the best part of 303 is it's sunscreen - it has a UV blocking chemical in it that cuts down on UV damage - that's why it's so popular in boating circles. You can find 303 at boating and RV supply houses. If there is a West's Marine around, they will have it. Dan -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....
of course. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 2:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo. From an unbiased source... On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 2:10 PM, ru...@buymbparts.com wrote: Leatherique, as usual, Rusty has the best price as he is a distributor. --Original Message-- From: Robert Rentfro Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' ReplyTo: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Jan 3, 2009 12:06 PM Subject: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo. What is that Leather restorer goo called and who sells it the cheapest? I have a big old leather arm chair that has been languishing in my garage for years I need to either rejuvenate or get rid of it. Bob R -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090103/2f96d1ed/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Sent from my BlackBerry(R) wireless handheld ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/4a074532/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Name that diesel engine!
http://www.luxeauto.com/inventory_detail.cfm?Invid=890 What's going on here? Is that a factory Mitsubishi diesel, a Cummins, or something else? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Hay wagons, anyone?
Apropos of the recent discussion of baling hay down on the farm... http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/ctd/980662441.html I think I need that '72 Ford with the Detroit engine and 13-speed. A couple of long aluminum roll-on ramps rigged up to hook securely to the back edge of the bed, and she'd make a nice car hauler.Do I need a CDL to drive something like that? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer?
Heck yeah, that first one is AWESOME. Yet another vehicle I'd dump my 240D for. I bet its hard on gas though... Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 10:31:00 -0800 From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: f7b6bd1a0901051031l439926cnbbbcfe3a0cc05...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 9:53 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: How much could a Grand Wagoneer tow? They're longer than a Blazer yeah? Hmm, good idea. You mean like this one? http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/974028184.html (Timing belt? What '70s American engine has a timing belt instead of a chain?) Or this one? http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/bar/977421577.html (I like how the guy is willing to trade for a GOOD RUNNING SOME THING. I have a few of those!) Alex -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/9f10029b/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Seasons Greetings is over, back to the current EHA current
Now I am having some trouble reading the current of the EHA, I made up a in line loom to hook the multi meter into but can't seem to find any current, it is supposed to have something like 1mA but I can't find anything. Yeah, maybe the engine computer is not working? It should run rich if so. The EHA _is_ the feedback point from the O2 sensor. Don't these cars have an 'open-loop' setting they run on if they think the O2 sensor's not warm enough yet to function? (Wouldn't that still depend on the EHA to set?) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] hi tech sunvisors
Just back from spending the holidays out of town, Happy New Year everyone. Just another example, as a friend has one of these in his Mini (BMW) - http://www.drivingcomfort.com/climate-control/sun-zapper-glare-shield.cfm G. M. Brown Brevard, NC -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/6b2d734f/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hay wagons, anyone?
You sure will need a CDL. You will also probably need a DOT inspection to register these puppies, always make the seller provide it as it can be BIG bucks to get it on an old truck. Pete -- Original message -- From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com Apropos of the recent discussion of baling hay down on the farm... http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/ctd/980662441.html I think I need that '72 Ford with the Detroit engine and 13-speed. A couple of long aluminum roll-on ramps rigged up to hook securely to the back edge of the bed, and she'd make a nice car hauler.Do I need a CDL to drive something like that? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Info about OIL here at home!
Hey Guys.
Gotta' wonder who is standing in the way of getting to these oil
resources here in the US..
Chuck
Phoenix AZ
Follow this link.
It will blow your mind. http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?
ID=1911
Here is what is reported:
The U.S. Geological Service issued a report in April ('08) what
only scientists and oilmen knew was coming, but man was it big. It
was a revised report (hadn't been updated since '95) on how much
oil was in this area of the western 2/3 of North Dakota ; western
South Dakota; and extreme eastern Montana ... check THIS out:
The Bakken is the largest domestic oil discovery since Alaska 's
Prudhoe Bay , and has the potential to eliminate all American
dependence on foreign oil. The Energy Information Administration
(EIA) estimates it at 503 billion barrels. Even if just 10% of the
oil is recoverable... at $35 a barrel, we're looking at a resource
base worth more than $1.8 trillion.
'When I first briefed legislators on this, you could practically
see their jaws hit the floor. They had no idea.' says Terry
Johnson, the Montana Legislature's financial analyst.
'This sizable find is now the highest-producing onshore oil field
found in the past 56 years,' reports The Pittsburgh Post Gazette.
It's a formation known as the Williston Basin , but is more
commonly referred to as the 'Bakken.' And it stretches from
Northern Montana, through North Dakota and into Canada . For years,
U.S.oil exploration has been considered a dead end. Even the 'Big
Oil' companies gave up searching for major oil wells decades ago.
However, a recent technological break through has opened up the
Bakken's massive reserves... and we now have access of up to 500
billion barrels. And because this is light, sweet oil, those
billions of barrels will cost Americans just $16 PER BARREL!
That's enough crude to fully fuel the American economy for 41 years
straight.
2. [And if THAT didn't throw you on the floor, then this next one
should - because it's from TWO YEARS AGO, people!]
U.S.Oil Discovery- Largest Reserve in the World!
Stansberry Report Online - 4/20/2006 Hidden 1,000 feet beneath the
surface of the Rocky Mountains lies the largest untapped oil
reserve in the world is more than 2 TRILLION barrels. On August 8,
2005 President Bush
mandated its extraction.
They reported this stunning news: We have more oil inside our
borders, than all the other proven reserves on earth. Here are the
official estimates :
-8-times as much oil as Saudi Arabia
-18-times as much oil as Iraq
-21-times as much oil as Kuwait-22-times as much oil as Iran
-500-times as much oil as Yemen- and it's a ll right here in the
Western United States .
HOW can this BE? HOW can we NOT BE extracting this!? Because the
democrats, environmentalists and left wing republicans have blocked
all efforts to help America become independent of foreign oil.
James Bartis, lead researcher with the study says we've got more
oil in this very compact area than the entire Middle East -more
than 2 TRILLION barrels. Untapped. That's more than all the proven
oil reserves of crude oil in the world today, reports The Denver Post.
Don't think 'OPEC' will drop its price - even with this find? Think
again! It's all about the competitive marketplace, - it has to.
[Got your attention up yet? Hope so! Now, while you're thinking
about it ... and hopefully P.O'd, do this:
3. Pass this along.. If you don't take a little time to do this,
then you should stifle yourself the next time you want to complain
about gas prices .. because by doing NOTHING, you've forfeited your
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Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer?
On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 6:35 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: actually, those are very comfortable for a cross country trip, at least the suburbans of the same years were, I would assume a blazer would be about the same. I'm thinking there's a huge difference in wheelbase and unsprung mass ratio between a 'burb and a blazer. Seems like a blazer with those big heavy tires would be a choppy ride. That's what I was thinking too. And it's got to affect towing the same way, unfortunately. They're rated for something ridiculous like 12K lb, but can you imagine how unstable the K5 would be towing something like a 30' Airstream? What I really want is one vehicle that has high clearance, unstoppable four-wheel-drive, great towing ability, and lots of enclosed room for hauling stuff that needs protection from the weather. Only choice as far as I can see is a built 'Burb, or maybe a full-size truck with a nice shell. The problem is justifying paying what I'd have to for something like that, when I could get a big 2WD truck and a small 4x4 for the same price... Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cars and status
Their is some flexible filler made for plastic/rubber bumpers that works. I took my old 300SD and filled a couple of spots on door and dash and then 3 years latter it was all good. This filler comes in a tube like weather strip adhesive, I don't remember the name. The problems was finding the wrinkle texture paint that matched. I tried several different rattle cans of texture paint but most looked like the old trunk paint. Trampas On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 10:20 AM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I'm impressed with all the work and the fleet. It's funny, when I was chasing this one person, trying to buy their 560SEL, it was a smoke colour with a hint of gold with dark brown leather. The colour, and especially interior were what really made me lust after the car. lol. I'm sure it would have been Wilton's bad dream come true. Same colour brown leather as my 911. Are you sure you still want to borrow it for the winter Wilton? lol ;-) Ed 300E, who has had more brown cars in his family than he can remember. hee hee 2009/1/5 Trampas Stern tst...@nc.rr.com *1987 300SDL 280k miles* I have been working on repairing my new to me 1987 300SDL. So far here is what I have done: Timing chain Vacuum pump fixed minor fuel leaks I am now finishing up the front suspension, basically I am replacing everything upper and lower ball joints, tie rods, shocks, etc. As I was doing the the upper control arm (ball joint) I noticed rust under battery and welded a new piece of steel in hole but everything is going well. I really love POR-15! After I get the suspension fixed I will fix transmission leaks and replace motor mounts and then move to other items including: Install electric seat heaters fix tachometer and odometer (does anyone know which gears are used on the 300SDL? www.odometergears.com) replace bad vacuum servos for heater, once I figure out which ones are bad. order plastic pieces for seats and possible new seat covers. Basically I figure the 300SDL will be my daily driver for next 5-10 years, thus I want to get everything fixed like new such that I just need to keep oil changed. Basically a driver restoration project. Note this is around the 4th W126 I have rebuilt the front suspension on thus if anyone has questions about how to do it let me know. Basically the hardest part is pressing in the new ball joints and having spring compressor to replace rubber bushings for lower control arm. I have also figured out the easy way to replace bushings in the bearing bracket that only requires a bench vise and a cheap C-clamp ball joint press. Note I will have spent more in parts for this car than the price of the car... *1988 420SEL 247k miles* I replaced the fuel distributor (rebuilt one $400) and it seems to be doing good except I need to adjust the mixture a bit better. This car has had a constant problem with a clunk coming from rear end when shifting gears. I have replaced just about everything and have not found problem, has anyone ever experienced this? Note it sounds like the differential is jumping around, however I have replaced the mounts as well as drive shaft center bearing mount. Need to order new headlight bezels from Rusty and get new coat of paint. *1991 560SEL 147k miles* This one is suppose to be sold for $6k to friend of my wife, we will see. The girl getting the car has been driving it for 4 months waiting for some money deal to happen. Basically the only problems with this car are valve guides loose in head, chip on the wood for the ash tray, and a hole in the carpet near threshold on driver's side. I would fix valve guides but I do not have the drill guide for heli-coiling head. Maybe I should add this to my wish list of tools. Once I complete the 300SDL my next project will be doing some remodeling to house to make wife happy then I plan on picking up my 1960 300d from my parents barn and start that restoration project. Also my parents have a couple of 560SEL that are in need of their 20 year service. By the way did anyone see a 1987 gold 420SEL on ebay a few weeks back with 38k miles? My mom ended up buying the car, and it really was garage kept and has only 38k. Of course it is an ugly color gold with brown interior. Also does anyone know of a good way to repair cracks in vinyl dashes? Years ago I saw a guy do it with something like bondo and wrinkle paint but I have not found the wrinkle paint and figured someone here might know. Trampas -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/661c2652/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive
Re: [MBZ] S320v?
V or W relates to the wheelbase, regular vs. extended but I forgot which is which, but I think the V is the longer wheelbase. (Very Long?) John On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 12:27 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/980922944.html What's the v on the end mean? Never heard of that before. Looks real nice if you have to have a W140, though, as long as the evaporator etc. (i.e. the long, oft-repeated list of stuff that breaks on 140s) have been replaced. Wikipedia says more 140s were built with M104 engines than all the rest put together, so that bodes well for used part availability, doesn't it? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] S320v?
Here in Canada, all the 320 were short wheelbase I think as were the SDs. I've never seen one referred to as V or W. Ed 300E 2009/1/5 John Freer mbfo...@gmail.com V or W relates to the wheelbase, regular vs. extended but I forgot which is which, but I think the V is the longer wheelbase. (Very Long?) John On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 12:27 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/980922944.html What's the v on the end mean? Never heard of that before. Looks real nice if you have to have a W140, though, as long as the evaporator etc. (i.e. the long, oft-repeated list of stuff that breaks on 140s) have been replaced. Wikipedia says more 140s were built with M104 engines than all the rest put together, so that bodes well for used part availability, doesn't it? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/7f5206ed/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] S320v?
Methinks the seller does not know of what he speaks... Certainly, not in the badging. AFAIK, not relative to any Mercedes-Benz cars, except when speaking about Model as in W201,W210, W116, etc. In Europe, I believe the V indicates a Van model, maybe the Sprinter. But, just my opinion Chuck On Jan 5, 2009, at 11:12 AM, E M wrote: Here in Canada, all the 320 were short wheelbase I think as were the SDs. I've never seen one referred to as V or W. Ed 300E 2009/1/5 John Freer mbfo...@gmail.com V or W relates to the wheelbase, regular vs. extended but I forgot which is which, but I think the V is the longer wheelbase. (Very Long?) John On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 12:27 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/980922944.html What's the v on the end mean? Never heard of that before. Looks real nice if you have to have a W140, though, as long as the evaporator etc. (i.e. the long, oft-repeated list of stuff that breaks on 140s) have been replaced. Wikipedia says more 140s were built with M104 engines than all the rest put together, so that bodes well for used part availability, doesn't it? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/ attachments/20090105/7f5206ed/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer
Curt wrote: How much could a Grand Wagoneer tow? They're longer than a Blazer yeah? I know that we had mine, the dealer said they were rated for 5,000 lbs. But, I know they will tow more than that. I pulled a VERY large boat/trailer that was over 8,000 lbs with my Old Wagoneer. It probably could not handle 15,000 lbs like some of those monster diesel pickups can, but that old 360 V8 with a granny low could pull anything that I ever tried to pull. Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/9ffee1ab/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer?
Alex wrote: 'Hmm, good idea. You mean like this one? http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/974028184.html (Timing belt? What '70s American engine has a timing belt instead of a chain?) Or this one? http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/bar/977421577.html (I like how the guy is willing to trade for a GOOD RUNNING SOME THING. I have a few of those!) You don't want that ugly old GW. Here's a nice one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Beautiful-1986-Jeep-Grand-Wagoneer-Woody_W0QQitemZ360121594400QQihZ023QQcategoryZ6284QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Of course, I had one of these. They are TERRRIBLE on gas. That big ole V8, brick aerodynamics, full time 4WD, and VERY HD body/frame just doesn't lend itself to fuel economy. I usually got 9-10 on mine. I one got 14 mpg and I figured I must have been going downhill with a tailwind for the entire tank. Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/fba8587d/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer
On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 1:32 PM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: Curt wrote: How much could a Grand Wagoneer tow? They're longer than a Blazer yeah? I know that we had mine, the dealer said they were rated for 5,000 lbs. But, I know they will tow more than that. I pulled a VERY large boat/trailer that was over 8,000 lbs with my Old Wagoneer. It probably could not handle 15,000 lbs like some of those monster diesel pickups can, but that old 360 V8 with a granny low could pull anything that I ever tried to pull. While getting mileage in the low single digits, though, I bet. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Fw: Re: Fw: Info about OIL here at home!
Comment from my friend:
I think this is a bit overblown:
The USGS report from last year estimated that only 3-4
billion barrels
could actually be recovered without a) new technology or b)
absolutely
destroying large parts of Montana and the Dakotas. I
suppose that is
what is meant by 'enviromentalist objections.'
The problem with the field, though I do not understand it
entirely,
has to do with the shale deposits and where the oil
actually is: in,
or beneath, the shale. Hence, it is impossible for us to
remove most
of it...
JV
On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 3:05 PM, Christopher McCann
xtofer1...@yahoo.com wrote:
Interesting.
CM
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pnzr...@mac.com wrote:
From: Chuck Landenberger pnzr...@mac.com
Subject: [MBZ] Info about OIL here at home!
To: Mercedes Discussion List
mercedes@okiebenz.com
Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 2:56 PM
Hey Guys.
Gotta' wonder who is standing in the way of
getting to
these oil resources here in the US..
Chuck
Phoenix AZ
Follow this link.
It will blow your mind.
http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=1911
Here is what is reported:
The U.S. Geological Service issued a report
in April
('08) what only scientists and oilmen knew was
coming,
but man was it big. It was a revised report
(hadn't been
updated since '95) on how much oil was in this
area of
the western 2/3 of North Dakota ; western South
Dakota; and
extreme eastern Montana ... check THIS out:
The Bakken is the largest domestic oil
discovery since
Alaska 's Prudhoe Bay , and has the potential
to
eliminate all American dependence on foreign oil.
The Energy
Information Administration (EIA) estimates it at
503 billion
barrels. Even if just 10% of the oil is
recoverable... at
$35 a barrel, we're looking at a resource base
worth
more than $1.8 trillion.
'When I first briefed legislators on
this, you
could practically see their jaws hit the floor.
They had no
idea.' says Terry Johnson, the Montana
Legislature's
financial analyst.
'This sizable find is now the
highest-producing
onshore oil field found in the past 56 years,'
reports
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette. It's a formation
known as
the Williston Basin , but is more commonly
referred to as
the 'Bakken.' And it stretches from
Northern
Montana, through North Dakota and into Canada .
For years,
U.S.oil exploration has been considered a dead
end. Even the
'Big Oil' companies gave up searching for
major oil
wells decades ago. However, a recent technological
break
through has opened up the Bakken's massive
reserves...
and we now have access of up to 500 billion
barrels. And
because this is light, sweet oil, those billions
of barrels
will cost Americans just $16 PER BARREL!
That's enough crude to fully fuel the
American
economy for 41 years straight.
2. [And if THAT didn't throw you on the
floor,
then this next one should - because it's from
TWO YEARS
AGO, people!]
U.S.Oil Discovery- Largest Reserve in the
World!
Stansberry Report Online - 4/20/2006 Hidden
1,000 feet
beneath the surface of the Rocky Mountains lies
the largest
untapped oil reserve in the world is more than 2
TRILLION
barrels. On August 8, 2005 President Bush
mandated its extraction.
They reported this stunning news: We have
more oil
inside our borders, than all the other proven
reserves on
earth. Here are the official estimates :
-8-times as much oil as Saudi Arabia
-18-times as much oil as Iraq
-21-times as much oil as Kuwait-22-times as
much oil
as Iran
-500-times as much oil as Yemen- and it's
a ll
right here in the
Western United States .
HOW can this BE? HOW can we NOT BE extracting
this!?
Because the democrats, environmentalists and left
wing
republicans have blocked all efforts to help
America become
independent of foreign oil.
James Bartis, lead researcher with the study
says
we've got more oil in this very compact area
than the
entire Middle East -more than 2 TRILLION barrels.
Untapped.
That's more than all the proven oil reserves
of crude
oil in the world today, reports The Denver Post.
Don't think 'OPEC' will drop its
price -
even with this find? Think again! It's all
about the
competitive marketplace, - it has to.
[Got your attention up yet? Hope so! Now,
while
you're thinking about it ... and hopefully
P.O'd, do
this:
3. Pass this along.. If you don't take
a little
time to do this, then you should stifle yourself
the next
time you want to complain about gas prices ..
because by
doing NOTHING, you've forfeited your right to
complain.
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Re: [MBZ] Was someone looking for a diesel K5 Blazer?
On Mon, Jan 05, 2009 at 03:38:16PM -0600, Donald Snook wrote: Alex wrote: 'Hmm, good idea. You mean like this one? http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/974028184.html (Timing belt? What '70s American engine has a timing belt instead of a chain?) Or this one? http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/bar/977421577.html (I like how the guy is willing to trade for a GOOD RUNNING SOME THING. I have a few of those!) You don't want that ugly old GW. Here's a nice one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Beautiful-1986-Jeep-Grand-Wagoneer-Woody_W0QQitemZ360121594400QQihZ023QQcategoryZ6284QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Of course, I had one of these. They are TERRRIBLE on gas. That big ole V8, brick aerodynamics, full time 4WD, and VERY HD body/frame just doesn't lend itself to fuel economy. I usually got 9-10 on mine. I one got 14 mpg and I figured I must have been going downhill with a tailwind for the entire tank. I have three, two have straight sixes and had no problems getting 18 and 22 on the road (one has a five speed and one has a three speed), the other has a v8, and usually got 12-13 on the highway. Awesome rigs, but as with anything that is their age, expect to tinker some. That aside, if someone was looking for a blazer with a diesel, I know of a 6.5 powered 94 that its owner in washington state might be tempted to get rid of, but don't expect anywhere near kaleb prices for it - add a zero to the end and keep adding. It's in great shape. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] S320v?
Naw, the seller has it right. In the W140 series, MB referred to the longwheel base as a V and the normal wheelbase as a W as verifed at the MBUSA site. It is not a part of the badging but is an internal way to determine the wheelbase. There is an S320V as well as an S320W in the US market. MBUSA did this with the W140 when they dropped the badging SE and SEL in 1995 or so. John On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 1:24 PM, Chuck Landenberger pnzr...@mac.com wrote: Methinks the seller does not know of what he speaks... Certainly, not in the badging. AFAIK, not relative to any Mercedes-Benz cars, except when speaking about Model as in W201,W210, W116, etc. In Europe, I believe the V indicates a Van model, maybe the Sprinter. But, just my opinion Chuck On Jan 5, 2009, at 11:12 AM, E M wrote: Here in Canada, all the 320 were short wheelbase I think as were the SDs. I've never seen one referred to as V or W. Ed 300E 2009/1/5 John Freer mbfo...@gmail.com V or W relates to the wheelbase, regular vs. extended but I forgot which is which, but I think the V is the longer wheelbase. (Very Long?) John On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 12:27 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/980922944.html What's the v on the end mean? Never heard of that before. Looks real nice if you have to have a W140, though, as long as the evaporator etc. (i.e. the long, oft-repeated list of stuff that breaks on 140s) have been replaced. Wikipedia says more 140s were built with M104 engines than all the rest put together, so that bodes well for used part availability, doesn't it? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/7f5206ed/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem
Hey Randy, ?Not to make this sound bad, but I have a Compaq Presario thats about the same age and something similar happened to me. Fortunately it was under warranty when I contacted HP and they said it was my motherboard that went. They ended up replacing the cpu along with it and so far its been running good. I hope thats not your problem and if you got recovery discs with it I would try them first. If not you can get them from HP Harry M 69 280 SE 72 350 SL 08 VW Passat 3.6 -Original Message- From: R A Bennell b...@mts.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:06 am Subject: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem We have an HP Pavilion zd8000 laptop - about 4 years old. Has always been reliable. Yesterday something went wrong. It beeps (ie - beep, beep, beep - for a long while ) on startup and the keyboard appears to be dead. The screen comes up offering info on what to press to get into setup etc but pressing the keys does nothing. If one waits it will go to the screen that offers windows options for startup like safe mode but again the keys do nothing so one cannot get it to go any further. Any ideas on what I might check first? IE- are there any fuses or that sort of thing that might have popped? Any ideas on web sites that I might go to with my problem? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/2630bb76/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....
Around here it is a money maker too. The dump requires one to deposit items in different spots and then sells things like scrap metal. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 11:53 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo. On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 10:42 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: If you want to replace the lost natural oils, use neatsfoot oil. I got a little bottle of that at the recycling station (free for the taking) Your recycling station allows you to take away things that other people have dropped off? That's been strictly verboten every place I've ever taken my recycling. The county dump where we live now even has signs posted on every surface reading NO SCAVENGING and PROHIBIDA SCAVENGAR or whatever the Spanish equivalent is. There's probably some liability issue but it still chaps my hide. (What happened to the reuse part of reduce, reuse, recycle?) Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....
Hey Randy, I hear it's a cold winter up there! How cold is it? On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 5:34 PM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: Around here it is a money maker too. The dump requires one to deposit items in different spots and then sells things like scrap metal. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 11:53 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo. On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 10:42 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: If you want to replace the lost natural oils, use neatsfoot oil. I got a little bottle of that at the recycling station (free for the taking) Your recycling station allows you to take away things that other people have dropped off? That's been strictly verboten every place I've ever taken my recycling. The county dump where we live now even has signs posted on every surface reading NO SCAVENGING and PROHIBIDA SCAVENGAR or whatever the Spanish equivalent is. There's probably some liability issue but it still chaps my hide. (What happened to the reuse part of reduce, reuse, recycle?) Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/5119e8de/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] HOW COLD IS IT?
-Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 4:35 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Hey Randy, I hear it's a cold winter up there! How cold is it? ANSWER Just about cold enough! Minus 27 now around 5 PM according to the little weather eye thing on my computer. Was colder this morning. Sometimes wonder why we live in this country. Spring will come (or at least it always has in the past). Where is Al Gore and his global warming when we need it? Randy in Winnipeg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT - recommend a bluetooth keyboard?
Greetings all MB folk, I bought my Wife a blackberry for Christmas, she loves the email feature but hates typing on the tiny keypad. Can anyone recommend a bluetooth keyboard? I envision that she'll mostly use this at home, so keyboard doesn't have to be compact or foldable. The device does have a mini-USB connection - I wonder if a regular USB keyboard can be connected? Would a USB keyboard drain the battery too fast? 'Tis a Blackberry Curve 8330. Please CC your reply to my email address, as I'm about 10 days behind on digest. I know now why they are nicknamed 'Crackberries', there are so many toys you can add! Lets see, bluetooth headset, bluetooth voice activated module for car (it announces the name of the caller and responds to simple commands), GPS with turn-by-turn directions, micro-SD card for recording movies (which I snagged for $30 at Radioshack.com during a three-day sale), and probably several other things I don't know about yet. I think I'm going to need one myself soon... -- Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD, 312k miles Charleston SC Digest lurker (on and off) since 2001 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/7d8cf8bf/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Name that diesel engine!
Mitsubishi had small diesel pickups in the US in the early 80s. I never got to see one of the engines. Mazda/ford ranger was a knockoff of the prewar OM636. Isuzu was a different OM636 knockoff. Toada gassers at the time were knockoffs of BMW engines. I think their Diesels were more or less a knockoff of the OM636 engine also. One rumor I was told about the engine in my Frod Escort Diesel was that it was made by Mitsubishi. Another was that it was made by Mazda. Since all the Mazda /Ranger diesel engines I saw were OM636 knockoffs, I found the Mitsubishi rumor more plausible than the Mazda rumor. The Escort Diesel was essentially a knockoff of the VW 4cyl Diesel. The same valve adjusters from my Wabbit and the Quantum also worked in the Frod. The Frod OE shims were marked in thousandths of an inch, and of course the VW were in mm. The main difference between the ford and VW was that the Frod had the IP driven off the back of the cam, so there were 2 timing belts to replace. Of course the Frod was 2 liter while the VW was 1.6L. The engine in the Mits Montero looks like it could be the same as the frod, but there is so much plastic smothering the engine, you can't really see the engine. At 02:34 PM 1/5/2009, you wrote: http://www.luxeauto.com/inventory_detail.cfm?Invid=890 What's going on here? Is that a factory Mitsubishi diesel, a Cummins, or something else? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem
Yeah, I'm hoping it is nothing too bad but am braced for the worst. We had the extended warranty for it but I think that was only good for 3 years and it must be 4 years old now. I have had little luck trying to deal with HP on a warranty issue. We had a printer that broke and they pretty much ignored our requests for asistance. It was a very common problem and there was lots of information on the web about how to claim for it but all we seemed to get was an ability to sit on the phone for hours waiting for someone to tell us we needed to contact someone else. One can only spend so much time chasing them on a printer that is not worth more than a couple of hundred bucks. Still angry about it though as it was obviously a defective part and not abuse on our part. The thing only ever had one set of ink cartridges through it in the space of a year and when we tried to put new ones in, it wouldn't work. Had to buy another one of their junk printers as there is little choice in the wide format printers. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of my...@netscape.net Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 4:29 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem Hey Randy, ?Not to make this sound bad, but I have a Compaq Presario thats about the same age and something similar happened to me. Fortunately it was under warranty when I contacted HP and they said it was my motherboard that went. They ended up replacing the cpu along with it and so far its been running good. I hope thats not your problem and if you got recovery discs with it I would try them first. If not you can get them from HP Harry M 69 280 SE 72 350 SL 08 VW Passat 3.6 -Original Message- From: R A Bennell b...@mts.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:06 am Subject: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem We have an HP Pavilion zd8000 laptop - about 4 years old. Has always been reliable. Yesterday something went wrong. It beeps (ie - beep, beep, beep - for a long while ) on startup and the keyboard appears to be dead. The screen comes up offering info on what to press to get into setup etc but pressing the keys does nothing. If one waits it will go to the screen that offers windows options for startup like safe mode but again the keys do nothing so one cannot get it to go any further. Any ideas on what I might check first? IE- are there any fuses or that sort of thing that might have popped? Any ideas on web sites that I might go to with my problem? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/2630bb76/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hay wagons, anyone?
You need a CDL for over 26,000lb GVW. So you need one for the Frod You don't need one for the smaller truck, since it has 20,000GVW. You don't need dot inspection for hauling your own stuff instate with non-CDL truck. You DO need DOT inspection and registration number for CDL trucks. If you are hauling for hire, interstate, you need the DOT stuff regardless of GVW. At 02:38 PM 1/5/2009, you wrote: Apropos of the recent discussion of baling hay down on the farm... http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/ctd/980662441.html I think I need that '72 Ford with the Detroit engine and 13-speed. A couple of long aluminum roll-on ramps rigged up to hook securely to the back edge of the bed, and she'd make a nice car hauler.Do I need a CDL to drive something like that? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Seasons Greetings is over, back to the current EHA current
No I think the ECU is working as the duty cycle fluctuates. I think my problem is not being able to use a fn multimeter, just looked up how to and it says the circuit must be broken so the current flows through the ammeter http://www.doctronics.co.uk/meter.htm I'll try that and see if I get anywhere. Hendrik always learning stuff Jim Cathey wrote: Now I am having some trouble reading the current of the EHA, I made up a in line loom to hook the multi meter into but can't seem to find any current, it is supposed to have something like 1mA but I can't find anything. Yeah, maybe the engine computer is not working? It should run rich if so. The EHA _is_ the feedback point from the O2 sensor. Don't these cars have an 'open-loop' setting they run on if they think the O2 sensor's not warm enough yet to function? (Wouldn't that still depend on the EHA to set?) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem
On some BIOS three long beeps meant bad memory. But keep looking on the HP website or the BIOS mfgr website for the meaning of the beep code. At 12:04 PM 1/5/2009, you wrote: Good idea. Had a quick look. Lots of info. Did not yet find the POST info that tells me what the beeping means. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 11:15 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem Go to the HP site, look up the support page for that model, then search for BIOS startup codes. That's the beeps that you're hearing on startup - the number and frequency of them are telling you what's wrong. Dan --- On Mon, 1/5/09, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: From: R A Bennell b...@mts.net Subject: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 12:06 PM We have an HP Pavilion zd8000 laptop - about 4 years old. Has always been reliable. Yesterday something went wrong. It beeps (ie - beep, beep, beep - for a long while ) on startup and the keyboard appears to be dead. The screen comes up offering info on what to press to get into setup etc but pressing the keys does nothing. If one waits it will go to the screen that offers windows options for startup like safe mode but again the keys do nothing so one cannot get it to go any further. Any ideas on what I might check first? IE- are there any fuses or that sort of thing that might have popped? Any ideas on web sites that I might go to with my problem? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/67442b39/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Info about OIL here at home!
I chased the link, cause Chucks was broken. try
http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=1911
At 02:56 PM 1/5/2009, you wrote:
Hey Guys.
Gotta' wonder who is standing in the way of getting to these oil
resources here in the US..
Chuck
Phoenix AZ
Follow this link.
It will blow your mind. http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp? ID=1911
Here is what is reported:
The U.S. Geological Service issued a report in April ('08) what
only scientists and oilmen knew was coming, but man was it big. It
was a revised report (hadn't been updated since '95) on how much
oil was in this area of the western 2/3 of North Dakota ; western
South Dakota; and extreme eastern Montana ... check THIS out:
The Bakken is the largest domestic oil discovery since Alaska 's
Prudhoe Bay , and has the potential to eliminate all American
dependence on foreign oil. The Energy Information Administration
(EIA) estimates it at 503 billion barrels. Even if just 10% of the
oil is recoverable... at $35 a barrel, we're looking at a resource
base worth more than $1.8 trillion.
'When I first briefed legislators on this, you could practically
see their jaws hit the floor. They had no idea.' says Terry
Johnson, the Montana Legislature's financial analyst.
'This sizable find is now the highest-producing onshore oil field
found in the past 56 years,' reports The Pittsburgh Post Gazette.
It's a formation known as the Williston Basin , but is more
commonly referred to as the 'Bakken.' And it stretches from
Northern Montana, through North Dakota and into Canada . For years,
U.S.oil exploration has been considered a dead end. Even the 'Big
Oil' companies gave up searching for major oil wells decades ago.
However, a recent technological break through has opened up the
Bakken's massive reserves... and we now have access of up to 500
billion barrels. And because this is light, sweet oil, those
billions of barrels will cost Americans just $16 PER BARREL!
That's enough crude to fully fuel the American economy for 41 years
straight.
2. [And if THAT didn't throw you on the floor, then this next one
should - because it's from TWO YEARS AGO, people!]
U.S.Oil Discovery- Largest Reserve in the World!
Stansberry Report Online - 4/20/2006 Hidden 1,000 feet beneath the
surface of the Rocky Mountains lies the largest untapped oil
reserve in the world is more than 2 TRILLION barrels. On August 8,
2005 President Bush
mandated its extraction.
They reported this stunning news: We have more oil inside our
borders, than all the other proven reserves on earth. Here are the
official estimates :
-8-times as much oil as Saudi Arabia
-18-times as much oil as Iraq
-21-times as much oil as Kuwait-22-times as much oil as Iran
-500-times as much oil as Yemen- and it's a ll right here in the
Western United States .
HOW can this BE? HOW can we NOT BE extracting this!? Because the
democrats, environmentalists and left wing republicans have blocked
all efforts to help America become independent of foreign oil.
James Bartis, lead researcher with the study says we've got more
oil in this very compact area than the entire Middle East -more
than 2 TRILLION barrels. Untapped. That's more than all the proven
oil reserves of crude oil in the world today, reports The Denver Post.
Don't think 'OPEC' will drop its price - even with this find? Think
again! It's all about the competitive marketplace, - it has to.
[Got your attention up yet? Hope so! Now, while you're thinking
about it ... and hopefully P.O'd, do this:
3. Pass this along.. If you don't take a little time to do this,
then you should stifle yourself the next time you want to complain
about gas prices .. because by doing NOTHING, you've forfeited your
right to complain.
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Re: [MBZ] Kaleb's 300E Women
IIRC, the flat rate for an engine rebuild was 8 hrs. for those
engines. I never got to perform one though. Never saw a Monte Carlo
engine either - heard they were lots of fun. The shop owner had the
wagon version - his wife hauled the kids all over town in it.
We had one of those, had Monte-Carlo engine. Trip-Carbs, made more noise
than a 409 when the air cleaner was removed. I used to auto-cross it, great
fun. Wind it up to 6,000 rpm on my $19 tach, count to 3, shift it.
Old Fashion Window shade in front of radiator with rope inside, pull it up to
get it to warm up. Our other car was a VW bug, Saab had all the heat!
My second on was one of the survivors of the shipping incident which caused a
bunch of them to come loose in the hold of a ship in the North Atlantic. My
boss bought it off the dock in NY for $400, pounded out the dents and drove
it 100Kmi, before retiring and selling it to me.
My wife could never get the hang of driving it, if you didn't use the whole
engine all of the time it would foul a plug. Loosing 33% of you cylinders
was not good, I always carried fresh {sandblasted} plugs with me. Being a
flathead, they were very easy to swap.
Everything rusted out the bottom, still ran great.
Pete
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Re: [MBZ] Fw: Re: Fw: Info about OIL here at home!
independent of foreign oil. James Bartis, lead researcher with the study says we've got more oil in this very compact area than the entire Middle East -more than 2 TRILLION barrels. Untapped. That's more than all the proven oil reserves of crude oil in the world today, reports The Denver Post. Don't think 'OPEC' will drop its price - even with this find? Think again! It's all about the competitive marketplace, - it has to. [Got your attention up yet? Hope so! Now, while you're thinking about it ... and hopefully P.O'd, do this: 3. Pass this along.. If you don't take a little time to do this, then you should stifle yourself the next time you want to complain about gas prices .. because by doing NOTHING, you've forfeited your right to complain. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/e21b03aa/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fw: Re: Fw: Info about OIL here at home!
I keep coming back to help America become independent of foreign oil. Since when has the US been an oil producing company? The oil is produced by multi-national corporations. It doesn't matter where it's drilled, pumped, or refined. They'll sell the final product at the best price they can get, where they can get it. If the supply and demand markets were operating, we would not have had the price spike last year. That was speculation - and it will continue to control the price we pay at the pump. Where the oil is drilled will have very little to do with the price and our dependence on foreign oil. Note that even though we are dependent on foreign oil, we EXPORT Diesel fuel! Of course, it's not us who are exporting it. It's the multinational corporations who produced it. America does not produce oil - corporations do. It's a world market and economy - get over it. -- OK Don ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....
We (our city) have a once-a-year hazardous waste disposal event in town. As you drive out after dropping off all the old paint, etc., they offer you stuff that others have dropped off - hoping that someone will use it, rather than making them deal with it. I took one of those cans of instant traction on ice - it melts the ice, or your tires, can't remember which. It has done a good job of keeping my wife going, as it's never been used. Your recycling station allows you to take away things that other people have dropped off? That's been strictly verboten every place I've ever taken my recycling. The county dump where we live now even has signs posted on every surface reading NO SCAVENGING and PROHIBIDA SCAVENGAR or whatever the Spanish equivalent is. There's probably some liability issue but it still chaps my hide. (What happened to the reuse part of reduce, reuse, recycle?) -- OK Don ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Name that diesel engine!
That was the VW/Reualt/Volvo diesel? The Volvo and most other variants used the rear of the cam drive for the IP, only VW to my knowledge used a single belt on the front. Real pain to change a water pump on -- you must remove the crankshaft bolt, set with Loctite and torqued to 300 ft/lbs Not a bad engine though -- the 2.4L in my Volvo cranks out 105 hp and 145 ft/lbs torque at 10 lbs boost -- the only real disadvantage is the very noise turbocharger. Very robust bottom end -- oil pump is on the crank, huge bearings, lasts at least 300,000 miles with dino oil. Head isn't as good, tends to crack badly between the valves, to the point the guides float, but they, unlike the Benz heads, can be welded up. Stellite coated valves, they last literally forever without wear. Inserted pre-chambers, the injectors screw directly into the head. Peter On Jan 5, 2009, at 5:05 PM, Loren Faeth wrote: Mitsubishi had small diesel pickups in the US in the early 80s. I never got to see one of the engines. Mazda/ford ranger was a knockoff of the prewar OM636. Isuzu was a different OM636 knockoff. Toada gassers at the time were knockoffs of BMW engines. I think their Diesels were more or less a knockoff of the OM636 engine also. One rumor I was told about the engine in my Frod Escort Diesel was that it was made by Mitsubishi. Another was that it was made by Mazda. Since all the Mazda /Ranger diesel engines I saw were OM636 knockoffs, I found the Mitsubishi rumor more plausible than the Mazda rumor. The Escort Diesel was essentially a knockoff of the VW 4cyl Diesel. The same valve adjusters from my Wabbit and the Quantum also worked in the Frod. The Frod OE shims were marked in thousandths of an inch, and of course the VW were in mm. The main difference between the ford and VW was that the Frod had the IP driven off the back of the cam, so there were 2 timing belts to replace. Of course the Frod was 2 liter while the VW was 1.6L. The engine in the Mits Montero looks like it could be the same as the frod, but there is so much plastic smothering the engine, you can't really see the engine. At 02:34 PM 1/5/2009, you wrote: http://www.luxeauto.com/inventory_detail.cfm?Invid=890 What's going on here? Is that a factory Mitsubishi diesel, a Cummins, or something else? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cleaning
From: Wilton Strickland But there ARE 303 products that ARE upholstery cleaners, waxes, buffers and all sorts of stuff in addition to the 303 Protectant. check nealsharbor.com Wilton From: relng...@aol.com ...What are the names of a good interior cleaner and polish for biege upholstery instead of Armorall? Looked at Griot's website but couldn't figure out anything. Tried to order a catalog and a field came up saying the catalog ordering page wasn't working... To obtain a catalog (I have their newest one in front of me), just call them tomorrow at 1-800-345-5789 and ask them to send you one. If you look on the bottom of P48, you will see the Porsche Speedster that my friend SJB and I spent five years restoring.snip Many thanks to Roger, Wilton, Dan, Ed, Peter, Loren, Luther, Jim, and anyone I missed. Got a pretty good idea of how to wax/polish the car. Will check with son, who is in the boat business, on the 303 upholstery cleaner or other brands. Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices
Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: eia_lists...@eia.doe.gov [mailto:eia_lists...@eia.doe.gov] Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 2:05 PM To: weekdfpr...@tonto.eia.doe.gov Subject: Today's Diesel Prices ** ** ** * **** * * *** U.S. Department of Energy** ** ** * Energy Information Administration * **** ******* To unsubscribe/change address, ** ** ** ** ** * see the message footnotes * * EIA, the Nation's clearinghouse for energy statistics. *** ** (NOTE: To best view this document, your email software should be set to view the item in an 80 character format, using a non-proportional font, e.g. courier) ** On-Highway Diesel Prices, by Week and PADD (Self Service Cash Price in Dollars per Gallon, Including Taxes) Diesel Prices Web URL: http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/wohdp/diesel.asp Average All Types US NATL EASTNEWCENTLOWER GULF ROCKY WEST DATE AVGCOAST ENGLAND ATL ATL MIDWEST COAST MTN COAST CA PADD PADDPADDPADDPADDPADD PADDPADD I IA IB IC II III IV V -- - - --- - - --- - - - - 090105 2.291 2.380 2.596 2.496 2.310 2.272 2.228 2.215 2.275 2.239 081229 2.327 2.423 2.638 2.536 2.355 2.314 2.264 2.250 2.273 2.241 081222 2.366 2.469 2.689 2.566 2.406 2.359 2.306 2.272 2.274 2.251 081215 2.422 2.534 2.740 2.642 2.469 2.406 2.378 2.350 2.303 2.292 081208 2.515 2.632 2.849 2.742 2.564 2.491 2.465 2.447 2.421 2.402 081201 2.615 2.735 2.954 2.875 2.655 2.578 2.556 2.577 2.553 2.538 081124 2.664 2.788 2.997 2.925 2.710 2.624 2.598 2.644 2.608 2.605 081117 2.809 2.924 3.148 3.072 2.840 2.764 2.745 2.822 2.768 2.754 081110 2.944 3.060 3.266 3.203 2.980 2.888 2.895 2.964 2.910 2.913 081103 3.088 3.219 3.420 3.369 3.137 3.018 3.033 3.157 3.052 3.057 081027 3.288 3.397 3.573 3.509 3.333 3.244 3.219 3.375 3.233 3.286 081020 3.482 3.553 3.729 3.633 3.503 3.447 3.453 3.555 3.433 3.460 081013 3.659 3.709 3.892 3.794 3.655 3.641 3.631 3.697 3.622 3.656 081006 3.875 3.928 4.036 3.978 3.896 3.858 3.843 3.886 3.847 3.869 080929 3.959 4.020 4.077 4.073 3.992 3.936 3.929 3.944 3.941 3.963 080922 3.958 4.021 4.110 4.081 3.987 3.931 3.924 3.964 3.943 3.951 080915 4.023 4.082 4.246 4.166 4.031 3.973 4.011 4.041 4.056 4.053 080908 4.059 4.100 4.312 4.246 4.018 4.015 4.015 4.105 4.156 4.185 080901 4.121 4.169 4.359 4.307 4.093 4.066 4.068 4.184 4.248 4.282 080825 4.145 4.199 4.382 4.360 4.113 4.073 4.098 4.227 4.286 4.359 080818 4.207 4.263 4.422 4.414 4.184 4.130 4.156 4.319 4.356 4.422 080811 4.353 4.420 4.584 4.563 4.344 4.267 4.299 4.473 4.511 4.607 080804 4.502 4.563 4.735 4.672 4.501 4.419 4.450 4.605 4.664 4.781 080728 4.603 4.664 4.806 4.772 4.604 4.518 4.570 4.657 4.766 4.869 080721 4.718 4.773 4.869 4.869 4.723 4.649 4.701 4.714 4.845 4.964 080714 4.764 4.822 4.889 4.912 4.777 4.698 4.737 4.718 4.909 5.026 080707 4.727 4.789 4.863 4.887 4.741 4.654 4.697 4.672 4.886 5.001 080630 4.645 4.704 4.822 4.822 4.643 4.571 4.604 4.638 4.817 4.928 080623 4.648 4.711 4.833 4.831 4.648 4.574 4.602 4.652 4.816 4.922 080616 4.692 4.752 4.853 4.874 4.690 4.618 4.656 4.685 4.852 4.969 080609 4.692 4.743 4.834 4.879 4.677 4.615 4.658 4.698 4.874 4.992 080602 4.707 4.759 4.846 4.907 4.687 4.643 4.664 4.680 4.878 5.027 080526 4.723 4.779 4.843 4.913 4.717 4.667 4.673 4.653 4.883 5.027 080519 4.497 4.544 4.610 4.682 4.480 4.463 4.443 4.442 4.610 4.737 080512 4.331 4.377 4.463 4.516 4.310 4.298 4.268 4.276 4.454 4.547 080505 4.149 4.194 4.337 4.345 4.117 4.101 4.084 4.156 4.303 4.382 080428 4.177 4.230 4.346 4.376 4.157 4.133 4.113 4.141 4.312 4.390 080421 4.143 4.207 4.346 4.370 4.126 4.098 4.077 4.111 4.255 4.317 080414 4.059 4.117 4.239 4.266 4.043 4.013 4.000 4.039 4.176 4.234 080407 3.955 4.005 4.121 4.142 3.936 3.917 3.894 3.974 4.052 4.118 080331 3.964 4.014 4.130 4.160 3.941 3.929 3.907 3.972 4.049 4.112 080324 3.989 4.045 4.142 4.186 3.975
Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....
Your recycling station allows you to take away things that other people have dropped off? Only the household hazardous waste. Bleach, paint, etc. They'd rather it walked away than have to deal with it, though you're supposed to sign a waiver. Sometimes I even do! I did manage to snag a 4x7' piece of copper pipe once, when they weren't looking. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Name that diesel engine!
I had a Mercury Topaz diesel same diesel engine as the Ford Escort, it was a Mazda diesel engine. Was not a bad car except the starter was $750 new in 1996, found a rebuilt one for $300. Replaced starter 4 times under warranty, when warranty went out I threw car away. I purchased the car for $200 site unseen, rolled into shop I was working at on Friday mid day, primed injector pump and slapped tags on it. Then on Monday drove it to key west from Raleigh NC on spring break. Luckly it had a manual transmission thus when starter died I could roll start it. Another problem with car is gas station attendants would run out and yell at me as I pumped diesel in the car. Trampas On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 7:39 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.netwrote: That was the VW/Reualt/Volvo diesel? The Volvo and most other variants used the rear of the cam drive for the IP, only VW to my knowledge used a single belt on the front. Real pain to change a water pump on -- you must remove the crankshaft bolt, set with Loctite and torqued to 300 ft/lbs Not a bad engine though -- the 2.4L in my Volvo cranks out 105 hp and 145 ft/lbs torque at 10 lbs boost -- the only real disadvantage is the very noise turbocharger. Very robust bottom end -- oil pump is on the crank, huge bearings, lasts at least 300,000 miles with dino oil. Head isn't as good, tends to crack badly between the valves, to the point the guides float, but they, unlike the Benz heads, can be welded up. Stellite coated valves, they last literally forever without wear. Inserted pre-chambers, the injectors screw directly into the head. Peter On Jan 5, 2009, at 5:05 PM, Loren Faeth wrote: Mitsubishi had small diesel pickups in the US in the early 80s. I never got to see one of the engines. Mazda/ford ranger was a knockoff of the prewar OM636. Isuzu was a different OM636 knockoff. Toada gassers at the time were knockoffs of BMW engines. I think their Diesels were more or less a knockoff of the OM636 engine also. One rumor I was told about the engine in my Frod Escort Diesel was that it was made by Mitsubishi. Another was that it was made by Mazda. Since all the Mazda /Ranger diesel engines I saw were OM636 knockoffs, I found the Mitsubishi rumor more plausible than the Mazda rumor. The Escort Diesel was essentially a knockoff of the VW 4cyl Diesel. The same valve adjusters from my Wabbit and the Quantum also worked in the Frod. The Frod OE shims were marked in thousandths of an inch, and of course the VW were in mm. The main difference between the ford and VW was that the Frod had the IP driven off the back of the cam, so there were 2 timing belts to replace. Of course the Frod was 2 liter while the VW was 1.6L. The engine in the Mits Montero looks like it could be the same as the frod, but there is so much plastic smothering the engine, you can't really see the engine. At 02:34 PM 1/5/2009, you wrote: http://www.luxeauto.com/inventory_detail.cfm?Invid=890 What's going on here? Is that a factory Mitsubishi diesel, a Cummins, or something else? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/6cdbacdb/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] W115 questions
Now that (with Rusty's help :) I've gotten the big stuff done for my W115 '74 240D, I'm on to the annoyance list. I'm not really sure what normal is for several of these so I appreciate being able to consult you experts. As always thanks in advance. :) 1) The Lights switch: how is the word Lights oriented? It makes sense to me that the 0 is down and the word is at the top, but the only picture I can find has it the other way. Also, the switch is 15 degrees or so to the right of TDC in 'off'; is that normal? 2) Any caveats to removing the instruments, speedometer in particular? I do have the service manual but any tips are appreciated, I'm concerned about the oil and speedometer cables mainly as all my prior clusters have been of the electronic sort. 3) On the back of the water pump is a 14mm(?) bolt that I can't find in the aforementioned service manual. I mention the bolt because it appears to shoot out water over 15psi. Can I safely tighten this and/or back it out slightly to add some plumber's goop? Or is it some kind of overpressure? It almost looks like it's missing a crush washer or something but I don't want the water pump to fall apart until I really need to repair it. :) 4) Does anyone have a good description of how the ACC1 is supposed to work? When I turn on the defrost the AC comes on, but I get no heat. Whenever I'm going I always have a big draft coming in the center vents. If I have ACC on even a little, the fan is off, and the blowing air from the sides carries heat; if off the fan is as set by the defrost knob, always cold from the sides. The center vent seems to be outside air as described in the owner's manual, but is unresponsive to the center lever. From a prior thread I think this means my freon tube temperature sensing widget is shot (not too hard to believe since it was hanging loose when I opened the console, looks sealed but I don't know quite where the far end goes nor how it should be attached). Probably I'm missing some vent covers too? Prior owner was certainly inside the compartment also, as the blower motor is quite new. 5) I have a random switch on the left hand side of the driver, just out from the parking brake. It looks aftermarket (Radio Shack-style toggle). If I have it on or flip it off while running, car is normal. However, if I have it off when stopped, the car won't start but will buzz and flash the 'fasten seat belt' light when I pull the start knob. Any ideas what this was for? It is very tastefully done but I cannot divine its purpose. Thanks for any insights on any or all of the above. :) On another topic, I came upon: http://www.ciscoblog.com/archives/2009/01/free_ccna_book.html Also check the above's archives for the link to an online virtual lab, if you want to sit for a Cisco exam it would be invaluable if you don't have real hardware. Thanks, -Tim Durham NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W115 questions
1): You need to loosen the switch retaining nut and insert it correctly into the dash (pull the knob off). There are 5 positions to the switch, by the way: Left parking light, right parking light, off, parking lights (both sides), headlamps. Fogs work by pulling the switch knob out, this will also switch the high beams off or fogs go off with the high beams on. 2): You will need to remove the oil pressure line after you pull the cluster -- it will just yank out, it's held in by a rubber gasket all the way around. Speedometer cable is held on by a captive nub, and there are also a large connector and a few wires to pull off. Be careful not to bend the tube for the oil pressure line. 3):No clue on the water pump, but that is surely a sealed bolt, I think you are right about the missing washer. 4): You likely have a bad switch knob on the ACC. There is a vacuum operated flap that switches between AC and heat -- the heat will work but only with inside recirculated air if the flap is in the wrong position. You can hear it move when you turn the AC off or on -- if not, check for a broken green vacuum line or for a leaking tank behind the wheel inside the fender. Yellow lines run the door locks if you have power locks. You may need to use a hand vacuum pump to get it set where you want it, too. The center vents close with a lever and flap -- make sure the lever is attached to the flap. It will likely leak as the seal is long gone. The freon tube goes into the fins of the evaporator -- without it, the evaporator will likely freeze. 5); the extra switch defeats the seat belt interlock on the starting system. Leave it be, it's are REAL hassle to get around it any other way. Enhances the anti-theft of the starter system, too. Peter On Jan 5, 2009, at 9:18 PM, Tim C. wrote: Now that (with Rusty's help :) I've gotten the big stuff done for my W115 '74 240D, I'm on to the annoyance list. I'm not really sure what normal is for several of these so I appreciate being able to consult you experts. As always thanks in advance. :) 1) The Lights switch: how is the word Lights oriented? It makes sense to me that the 0 is down and the word is at the top, but the only picture I can find has it the other way. Also, the switch is 15 degrees or so to the right of TDC in 'off'; is that normal? 2) Any caveats to removing the instruments, speedometer in particular? I do have the service manual but any tips are appreciated, I'm concerned about the oil and speedometer cables mainly as all my prior clusters have been of the electronic sort. 3) On the back of the water pump is a 14mm(?) bolt that I can't find in the aforementioned service manual. I mention the bolt because it appears to shoot out water over 15psi. Can I safely tighten this and/or back it out slightly to add some plumber's goop? Or is it some kind of overpressure? It almost looks like it's missing a crush washer or something but I don't want the water pump to fall apart until I really need to repair it. :) 4) Does anyone have a good description of how the ACC1 is supposed to work? When I turn on the defrost the AC comes on, but I get no heat. Whenever I'm going I always have a big draft coming in the center vents. If I have ACC on even a little, the fan is off, and the blowing air from the sides carries heat; if off the fan is as set by the defrost knob, always cold from the sides. The center vent seems to be outside air as described in the owner's manual, but is unresponsive to the center lever. From a prior thread I think this means my freon tube temperature sensing widget is shot (not too hard to believe since it was hanging loose when I opened the console, looks sealed but I don't know quite where the far end goes nor how it should be attached). Probably I'm missing some vent covers too? Prior owner was certainly inside the compartment also, as the blower motor is quite new. 5) I have a random switch on the left hand side of the driver, just out from the parking brake. It looks aftermarket (Radio Shack- style toggle). If I have it on or flip it off while running, car is normal. However, if I have it off when stopped, the car won't start but will buzz and flash the 'fasten seat belt' light when I pull the start knob. Any ideas what this was for? It is very tastefully done but I cannot divine its purpose. Thanks for any insights on any or all of the above. :) On another topic, I came upon: http://www.ciscoblog.com/archives/2009/01/free_ccna_book.html Also check the above's archives for the link to an online virtual lab, if you want to sit for a Cisco exam it would be invaluable if you don't have real hardware. Thanks, -Tim Durham NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives
[MBZ] I get a job today, and I get a memo from the pres of my company
Well, I got a job offer at one of the leading sat tv providers, working in a call center. I really dont think I want to do this but at least it provides insurance. It could be a good place to start there and move up later. I will at least keep it in reserve but see if something better shakes loose between now and starting there. On other news, got a email from the president of my company, the whole damn thing is getting shut down. So Im not alone. Yep, what autotrader magazines will be left in print will be run from autotrader.com. Im sure even that will go away soon. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I get a job today, and I get a memo from the pres of my company
The email does not surprise me. With all of the quality for sale sites on the net, I believe their market went away. Newspapers and some magazines are also hurting for the same reason. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 10:13 PM To: mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] I get a job today,and I get a memo from the pres of my company Well, I got a job offer at one of the leading sat tv providers, working in a call center. I really dont think I want to do this but at least it provides insurance. It could be a good place to start there and move up later. I will at least keep it in reserve but see if something better shakes loose between now and starting there. On other news, got a email from the president of my company, the whole damn thing is getting shut down. So Im not alone. Yep, what autotrader magazines will be left in print will be run from autotrader.com. Im sure even that will go away soon. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1874 - Release Date: 1/4/2009 4:32 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1874 - Release Date: 1/4/2009 4:32 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I get a job today, and I get a memo from the pres of my company
Kaleb wrote: Well, I got a job offer at one of the leading sat tv providers What is with DISH and other providers? - why are they hiring? I guess they are paying real well for new trainees here, but I can't imagine people spending money for entertainment when jobs are being lost, etc - the economy. So, why does sat tv get the boost? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] driveline noise diagnosis? ('85 300D)
thanks all for the suggestions on the driveline issues; based on my undercar inspections (nothing visibly out of sorts), observations (intermittent nature of noise, tone of noise, lack of vibrations, and frequency related more to wheel-speed than driveline speed) and other hints/tips from the gang here, i'm leaning toward issues with the axle half-shaft(s). cheers! e ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W115 questions
1) - my 1970 220D (115 chasis also) had NO lettering on the controls. I'm not sure when MB started labeling the controls. Yo were expected to read the owners manual and learn the controls before driving the car. On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 9:38 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: 1): You need to loosen the switch retaining nut and insert it correctly into the dash (pull the knob off). There are 5 positions to the switch, by the way: Left parking light, right parking light, off, parking lights (both sides), headlamps. Fogs work by pulling the switch knob out, this will also switch the high beams off or fogs go off with the high beams on. -- OK Don ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I get a job today, and I get a memo from the pres of my company
Didn't entertainment and cosmetics flourish during the 1930s? Seems that when times are tough, people want to feel good --- What is with DISH and other providers? - why are they hiring? I guess they are paying real well for new trainees here, but I can't imagine people spending money for entertainment when jobs are being lost, etc - the economy. So, why does sat tv get the boost? mao -- OK Don ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I get a job today, and I get a memo from the pres of my company
they are growing like crazy. The pay for this job sucks, but the potential to grow is there. Mountain Man wrote: Kaleb wrote: Well, I got a job offer at one of the leading sat tv providers What is with DISH and other providers? - why are they hiring? I guess they are paying real well for new trainees here, but I can't imagine people spending money for entertainment when jobs are being lost, etc - the economy. So, why does sat tv get the boost? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1876 - Release Date: 1/5/2009 9:44 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] sun visors
I had a visit from John Robbins earlier, and he showed me something on 124's that in 15 years I did not know. If you detach it from the clip, it will pull straight out from its pivot area to extend it. Never knew this. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] driveline noise diagnosis? ('85 300D)
are the boots torn? Thats a sure sign. ernest breakfield wrote: thanks all for the suggestions on the driveline issues; based on my undercar inspections (nothing visibly out of sorts), observations (intermittent nature of noise, tone of noise, lack of vibrations, and frequency related more to wheel-speed than driveline speed) and other hints/tips from the gang here, i'm leaning toward issues with the axle half-shaft(s). cheers! e ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1876 - Release Date: 1/5/2009 9:44 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] S320v?
The V means long wheel base I do believe. Yes, there are lots of 104's in those. Good engine. Not as fast as the v8 but gets decent mileage. Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/980922944.html What's the v on the end mean? Never heard of that before. Looks real nice if you have to have a W140, though, as long as the evaporator etc. (i.e. the long, oft-repeated list of stuff that breaks on 140s) have been replaced. Wikipedia says more 140s were built with M104 engines than all the rest put together, so that bodes well for used part availability, doesn't it? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1876 - Release Date: 1/5/2009 9:44 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Name that diesel engine!
almost looks vw to me Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://www.luxeauto.com/inventory_detail.cfm?Invid=890 What's going on here? Is that a factory Mitsubishi diesel, a Cummins, or something else? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1876 - Release Date: 1/5/2009 9:44 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] S320v?
V is long wheel base, w is short. In the early years 140, they only had swb 320, later they had both. John Freer wrote: V or W relates to the wheelbase, regular vs. extended but I forgot which is which, but I think the V is the longer wheelbase. (Very Long?) John On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 12:27 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/980922944.html What's the v on the end mean? Never heard of that before. Looks real nice if you have to have a W140, though, as long as the evaporator etc. (i.e. the long, oft-repeated list of stuff that breaks on 140s) have been replaced. Wikipedia says more 140s were built with M104 engines than all the rest put together, so that bodes well for used part availability, doesn't it? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1876 - Release Date: 1/5/2009 9:44 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W115 questions
Ha! As if a W115 diesel needed any extra steps in the starting process to deter thief's! Sincerely, Tyler William H Backman 1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel On Jan 5, 2009, at 7:38 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: 5); the extra switch defeats the seat belt interlock on the starting system. Leave it be, it's are REAL hassle to get around it any other way. Enhances the anti-theft of the starter system, too. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W115 questions
2) Any caveats to removing the instruments, speedometer in particular? I do have the service manual but any tips are appreciated, I'm concerned about the oil and speedometer cables mainly as all my prior clusters have been of the electronic sort. The worst part is the ether-filled tube for the mechanical temperature gauge. Don't mess that up. Pull the cluster forwards and remove your gauge from the cluster. 4) Does anyone have a good description of how the ACC1 is supposed to work? When I turn on the defrost the AC comes on, but I get no heat. Whenever I'm going I always have a big draft coming in the center vents. Of course. Center vents are vent/AC only. If the lever doesn't shut them off, then the lever is broken and/or disconnected. Use a flashlight and have a look through the grilles, it should be obvious. From a prior thread I think this means my freon tube temperature sensing widget is shot (not too hard to believe since it was hanging loose when I opened the console, looks sealed but I don't know quite where the far end goes nor how it should be attached). It goes into a hole in the plenum, it should rest in the fins of the evaporator. This is just a thermostat for the AC, so unless you're cooling you'll never notice whether or not it's broken. (You should be able to hear the thermostat 'click' if you operate it with everything off, in a quiet environment.) Only operates at around let's say 30-50 degrees. Bend that tube as little as you can, it's fragilistically expensive. Probably I'm missing some vent covers too? Prior owner was certainly inside the compartment also, as the blower motor is quite new. Which blower? There are two, if you have AC. There is a big vacuum pod over the gas pedal that runs the vent flap changeover and a switch to flip between the recirculating AC blower and the ever-so-hard-to-replace fresh air (heating) blower. Make sure it's working, that and the switch. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Name that diesel engine!
I've replaced a few D24 waterpumps without pulling the crank pulley. Actually it's rather easy- there's only 3 bolts, and no gasket (just an o-ring). You just need to keep the cam and crank from turning when you replace it. If your turbo is noisy their is something wrong with it. It's basically the same Garrett T3 that nearly every 80s turbo car has, and it should be nearly silent. If it's noisy it's probably out of balance or has nicked fins. I don't quite understand what you mean about cracking until the valve guides float. All D24 heads I've seen have cracks between the valves, but I have never heard of the crack causing any problems. When people rebuild these heads they generally don't weld up the crack- there's no point! It won't extend deep enough to affect anything. My problem with the D24T is all of the weird cooling hoses that are really difficult to find replacements for, and very expensive. Nobody replaces them, so the engines are generally ruined from overheating long before they're worn out... Tyler Fellow D24 fan On Jan 5, 2009, at 4:39 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: That was the VW/Reualt/Volvo diesel? The Volvo and most other variants used the rear of the cam drive for the IP, only VW to my knowledge used a single belt on the front. Real pain to change a water pump on -- you must remove the crankshaft bolt, set with Loctite and torqued to 300 ft/lbs Not a bad engine though -- the 2.4L in my Volvo cranks out 105 hp and 145 ft/lbs torque at 10 lbs boost -- the only real disadvantage is the very noise turbocharger. Very robust bottom end -- oil pump is on the crank, huge bearings, lasts at least 300,000 miles with dino oil. Head isn't as good, tends to crack badly between the valves, to the point the guides float, but they, unlike the Benz heads, can be welded up. Stellite coated valves, they last literally forever without wear. Inserted pre-chambers, the injectors screw directly into the head. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] driveline noise diagnosis? ('85 300D)
hey, K! nope; no torn boots; one of them has the slightest hints of some cracking on the largest portion, but that's it. it couldn't be that easy, could it? ;-) cheers! e Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: are the boots torn? Thats a sure sign. ernest breakfield wrote: thanks all for the suggestions on the driveline issues; based on my undercar inspections (nothing visibly out of sorts), observations (intermittent nature of noise, tone of noise, lack of vibrations, and frequency related more to wheel-speed than driveline speed) and other hints/tips from the gang here, i'm leaning toward issues with the axle half-shaft(s). cheers! e ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1876 - Release Date: 1/5/2009 9:44 AM -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/3466aa06/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I get a job today, and I get a memo from the pres of my company
It is of the Bread and Circus nature. For some reason all the poor folk need cable TV and big screens instead of paying rent or bills. Folks I rent to and people in low pay jobs just seem to gravitate to that sort of thing. I want to tell my renters to shut that stuff off and pay my rent or there will be no room to put a TV for watching in. clay On Jan 5, 2009, at 8:24 PM, Mountain Man wrote: Kaleb wrote: Well, I got a job offer at one of the leading sat tv providers What is with DISH and other providers? - why are they hiring? I guess they are paying real well for new trainees here, but I can't imagine people spending money for entertainment when jobs are being lost, etc - the economy. So, why does sat tv get the boost? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
