Re: [MBZ] OT: AA batteries
If you wanted to go to all the trouble to save on AA batteries you'd just get some NiMH rechargeable and be done with it. I've always wondered how they manage to sell so many disposable AA batteries despite their ridiculous cost, and environmental impact. I'm sure that 6v batteries ARE made up of smaller cells, but which size might depend on the manufacturer. Also, they're probably very low capacity and would die almost instantly in most high drain devices. Tyler On Feb 22, 2009, at 5:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Anyone ever try this? Hard to believe! http://www.metacafe.com/watch/824477/6_volt_battery_hack_youll_be_amazed/ -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 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
Re: [MBZ] OT: AA batteries
Tyler wrote: If you wanted to go to all the trouble to save on AA batteries you'd just get some NiMH rechargeable and be done with it. Except in applications that need a long shelf life. The new EnergyOn type NiMH cells are better, but alkaline still rules if you want more than 6 month shelf life. I'm sure that 6v batteries ARE made up of smaller cells, but which size might depend on the manufacturer. Also, they're probably very low capacity and would die almost instantly in most high drain devices. Well, a typical 6V lantern battery is rated for 11-13 Ah. Each of the four 1.5 V cells has that capacity. That's 11,000 to 13,000 mAh. Or about the equivalent of 5 or 6 ultra-high-capacity NiMH cells. Or about 11 or 12 standard capacity NiMH or alkaline cells. -- Philip ___ 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] European Headlights
Thanks to all who replied - I hadn't considered the difference in RHD Vs LHD light pattern - I remember well watching videos of european 911s driving in UK with bits of black tape on the headlight lens to modify the pattern. I should have known. Anyway - I was thinking about a pair of european headlights for my 1991 300D W124. Although they look better I believe the lights provide better lighting also. What's needed probably is the european metal headlight unit so higher wattage bulbs can be used and not melt the plastic used in the US units. But I'll sure you are right about any UK wrecker with some RHD headlights will likely almost give them away. Any list members in UK want to find some inexpensive HLs for me? ;-) Thx agn - Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts Test Results - http://members.rennlist.com/oil/ http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html . - Original Message - From: TE ban...@carolina.rr.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com; 'Banned List' ban...@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 11:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights Speaking of European headlights, I just retrofitted my C140 (S500 coupe) with a brand new pair of European OEM Bosch Xenon headlight units. With the help of WIS and a little ingenuity, I now have probably the best upgrade I have ever done; that includes the W126 Bosch euros I installed in my 300SDL. Overall, it was a fairly easy install and the city light hookup was similar to that of other European headlights. The one downside is that the city light bulbs (W5W) still give off that yellow glow even with the Xenon's on. In an effort not to look ricey, I will probably have to live with it; although I do have a pair of Philips BlueVision W5W bulbs on the way from the UK. Hopefully they are tasteful and pure white but if they look even the slightest bit blue, I will keep the original W5W bulb in. I know the whole blue tint argument, but these are 5W city lights we are talking about so I'm hardly worried about lumen output. On the subject of comparing European headlights in a RHD vehicle versus LHD, the only difference in the two units is the lens. The refractory pattern on the glass is different for the aforementioned setups. For European headlights on a W123, W124 or W126, the lenses are fairly cheap compared to a W140 or C140. If you can get the headlight units for a steal, it still may be worth buying them and changing the lens. On another note, if anyone needs a complete W126 headlight switch bezel with vacuum adjuster switch, I have two available. It definitely compliments the complete W126 European headlight setup and is great when actually used for the level adjustment. I also have 3 European warning triangle brackets available for the W126 and 3 available for all other models (W123, W124, W140, etc.) Inquire for prices. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 10:37 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights LarryT wrote: OK, that problem solved - what I was thinking, maybe I could by a set of headlights from a wrecker in UK for instance and have them shipped here? After seeing prices around the US a set runs around $300 or more. They must have plenty of these in UK - as long as shipping is acceptable maybe I can get a set and save some $$s. If a wrecker in the British Isles has a car with LHD headlamps, I'm sure they'd be glad to get rid of them. (or maybe they just sell them to the French and Germans) Mitch. ___ 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] Out our back gate ...
Johns Island SC, near Charleston. Out here on the marsh and woods, it's pretty rural though there are house developments around. My wife says that is a little more wildlife than she would like. The state won't acknowledge they are around -- protected endangered species or something -- all development would have to stop, and that would put a crimp in a lot of plan$. --R Chuck Landenberger wrote: Rich, Where is your here? Chuck Phoenix AZ On Feb 22, 2009, at 8:59 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: So about 3 weeks ago I was sitting in my home office looking out the window and saw about 30 or 40 vultures in the woods about 100 ft away by a low swampy area. Went out later to investigate and there was a small dead deer, 2 pointer, half eaten in the woods. I noticed both rear lower legs had been neatly cut at an angle, like with a very sharp knife. H thinks I, something bit right through those bones, which were maybe 1/2 diameter, very cleanly. Having seen the black panther and taken pics of its tracks right near where I found the deer, I go looking in the swampy area, and sho nuff found the big cat tracks, fresh. The deer had both rear legs and innards nicely eaten and bones gnawed, and turning it over, one front leg neatly cleaned off too. The vultures finished up the next day, and then the other scavengers cleaned it pretty good. I found what was left of the carcass yesterday, dragged some ways off. Hung the remainder from a tree branch, a Mad Max kind of thing. Have not seen the panther since, but keep looking. And I am told that panthers don't live here, but everyone I talk to sees them now and again. --R Craig McCluskey wrote: Six deer this afternoon. Craig -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: dscn0093.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 190472 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090221/5e89def7/attachment.jpg ___ 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 ___ 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] Antenna sticking
you sure about that, I have seen them on his website Luther wrote: No, Rusty cannot get it, or so I was told on the phone. Luther Wilton Strickland wrote: Yes. Call Rusty. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 6:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking Can one buy just the little rubber grommet that goes between the body and the outside chrome cap? --R No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.3/1966 - Release Date: 02/22/09 17:21:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 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] Alternator (and other) lamps are on
Driving in to work this morning, about 12 degrees F (not sure that is related at all) my alternator lamp started flickering. By the time I got to work it was on pretty steadily. I noticed that the brake lamps, and the low fuel lamp were also flickering in unison, though not as brightly. Checked the obvious -- the alternator belts are still there and don't appear to be slipping. Don't have any diagnostic tools with me, thinking once I get home I'll pull the alternator and take it to AutoZone for their free test? Other ideas? Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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] Antenna sticking
During the last year and a half or so, I've gotten 2 from 'im; he gets 'em through a MB dealer in FL, I think. Mine came to me directly from dealer, but I ordered via Rusty. Rusty?? Wilton - Original Message - From: Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 1:10 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking No, Rusty cannot get it, or so I was told on the phone. Luther Wilton Strickland wrote: Yes. Call Rusty. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 6:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking Can one buy just the little rubber grommet that goes between the body and the outside chrome cap? --R -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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] Indy in/near Houston
I have a 1982?280GE from England and it has some fuel distributor issues.? My usual mechanic (not mercedes) is lost.? I need someone who can assit me as I am not able to do it myself.? If someone could recommend a independent mechanic near Houston it would be most helpful.? Thanks charles -Original Message- From: Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 1:27 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] Some people are just wierd I'd bet he thought the same of you :D? ? So, when are we going to finalize our deal?? ? Luther? ? Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:? So I have been looking for a hood and grille for my 95 E300 and there is a guy who had an ad on craigslist in Olathe KS I believe who has a E320 engine listed. I emailed him week before last asking if he had the hood. He did. I told him I would try and come up on the weekend and get it. This was last weekend. As it turned out, I could not make it so I emailed him and told him I could not drive up but wanted it and would send him payment then send a fedex call tag for it to have it picked up. Told him he would not need to worry about doing anything to the? ? hood, it could just ship bare. He then emails back saying something about he does not do business that way bla bla bla. I have no idea what the hell he is talking about. Said he had some other guy who wanted it anyway. Ok, whatever. So later one I find out I am going to Nebraska to pickup this suburban, I noticed on craigslist now he has an ad not only for the engine, but for the hood etc, which was posted well after he said this other guy was coming after the hood. I emailed him again and told him I was going to be up his way and could detour over and get the hood. No response. Emailed again before I left told him he if had the hood and wanted to sell it to give me a call. Never heard from the guy. What a wierdo.? ? ? -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark? '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi)? '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast? '82 300CD (183 kmi)? '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold? '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion? ? ___? 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/20090223/bbbee8f6/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] Alternator (and other) lamps are on
On Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:05:11 -0500 Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Driving in to work this morning, about 12 degrees F (not sure that is related at all) my alternator lamp started flickering. By the time I got to work it was on pretty steadily. I noticed that the brake lamps, and the low fuel lamp were also flickering in unison, though not as brightly. Checked the obvious -- the alternator belts are still there and don't appear to be slipping. Don't have any diagnostic tools with me, thinking once I get home I'll pull the alternator and take it to AutoZone for their free test? Other ideas? Just drive the car to AutoZone and have them test it in the car. Craig ___ 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] Alternator (and other) lamps are on
Checked the obvious -- the alternator belts are still there and don't appear to be slipping. The brushes are probably worn down in yours. Pull them out and have a look. Takes a flat-blade screwdriver, does it not? A problem with diagnosing these is that the shortening brushes can conspire to make good contact at the doctor's office, yet be back to it almost immediately. -- 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] Alternator (and other) lamps are on
Allan - I had these exact symptoms on my '81 SD and sure enough brushes were worn to a nubbins. Be advised, if you have to drive home with the headlights you may not make it as you will be running on the battery only so try and get home or to a shop before dark. Even in daylight if you have to jump it to start you may be driving without brake lights. Use caution. On the positive side, a new regulator assy. and all was well. A good thing to check before you spend the money on the regulator, if you can, is condition of the slip rings. If you have a mirror and flashlight look in the hole when you get the regulator out. I once had an alternator that the slip rings were really badly worn and in that case you should probably just get a Bosch rebuilt. I don't recommend using a McParts rebuild if you have a choice. Barry -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 6:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Alternator (and other) lamps are on Checked the obvious -- the alternator belts are still there and don't appear to be slipping. The brushes are probably worn down in yours. Pull them out and have a look. Takes a flat-blade screwdriver, does it not? A problem with diagnosing these is that the shortening brushes can conspire to make good contact at the doctor's office, yet be back to it almost immediately. -- 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] Hey Andrew
I sold it to a Club member (MBCA) for a decent price. Unfortunately, the rear struts gave out soon therafter. Still, he is a tinkerer and has his own lift, so we are still on speaking terms! How's the winter going? Colder than normal? On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 10:45 AM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: Whatever happened with your old wagon? I recall when you were looking to sell it but don't ever recall the end result. 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/20090223/b957d7cb/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] European Headlights
LarryT wrote: Anyway - I was thinking about a pair of european headlights for my 1991 300D W124. Although they look better I believe the lights provide better lighting also. They definitely look better and have a MUCH better beam pattern! Since the US beam pattern is so horrible, I wouldn't worry about spending the $500 for a pair of proper Bosch or Hella euro headlights from Rusty. Instead, check out eBay and get TYC or Depo brand headlights. They are probably 90% of the headlight, but at 50% the price. I have the ones below on my 2.5T, and they work great. One thing though, do plan on buying new H4s from Rusty, since the blue bulbs that come with those lights look horrible and are dim. http://www.katmac.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PRODStore_Code=KIProduct_Code=W124HLCategory_Code=EHQ HTH! John ___ 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] Antenna sticking
Crap, maybe it was the crome piece that tightens it down to the trunk fender. I'm not sure. Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you sure about that, I have seen them on his website Luther wrote: No, Rusty cannot get it, or so I was told on the phone. Luther Wilton Strickland wrote: Yes. Call Rusty. Wilton -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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] European Headlights
Larry, I'll go $450.00 for the set. That includes bulbs wiring instructions. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights LarryT wrote: Anyway - I was thinking about a pair of european headlights for my 1991 300D W124. Although they look better I believe the lights provide better lighting also. They definitely look better and have a MUCH better beam pattern! Since the US beam pattern is so horrible, I wouldn't worry about spending the $500 for a pair of proper Bosch or Hella euro headlights from Rusty. Instead, check out eBay and get TYC or Depo brand headlights. They are probably 90% of the headlight, but at 50% the price. I have the ones below on my 2.5T, and they work great. One thing though, do plan on buying new H4s from Rusty, since the blue bulbs that come with those lights look horrible and are dim. http://www.katmac.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PRODStore_Code=KIProduct_Code=W124HLCategory_Code=EHQ HTH! John ___ 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] Alternator (and other) lamps are on
On Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:30:44 -0800, Barry Stark barryst...@roadrunner.com said: I had these exact symptoms on my '81 SD and sure enough brushes were worn to a nubbins. Be advised, if you have to drive home with the headlights you may not make it as you will be running on the battery only so try and get home or to a shop before dark. Even in daylight if you have to jump it to start you may be driving without brake lights. Use caution. On the positive side, a new regulator assy. and all was well. Is there one regulator/brush assembly, or a pair? Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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] European Headlights
Sweet...deal making in our current economic times...I love it. Bob R On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 8:53 AM, Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.com wrote: Larry, I'll go $450.00 for the set. That includes bulbs wiring instructions. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights LarryT wrote: Anyway - I was thinking about a pair of european headlights for my 1991 300D W124. Although they look better I believe the lights provide better lighting also. They definitely look better and have a MUCH better beam pattern! Since the US beam pattern is so horrible, I wouldn't worry about spending the $500 for a pair of proper Bosch or Hella euro headlights from Rusty. Instead, check out eBay and get TYC or Depo brand headlights. They are probably 90% of the headlight, but at 50% the price. I have the ones below on my 2.5T, and they work great. One thing though, do plan on buying new H4s from Rusty, since the blue bulbs that come with those lights look horrible and are dim. http://www.katmac.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PRODStore_Code=KIProduct_Code=W124HLCategory_Code=EHQ HTH! John ___ 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/20090223/48e35ba7/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] Got my OM617 running on trolley
Check it out - my OM617 ( Car's name Blommie given by previous owner ) running on a stand need to make a dashboard for it and would like to run it as a generator one day Peter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muPUAyaw1H8 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090223/59cc78ef/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] European Headlights
I have no choice, business sucks. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:57 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights Sweet...deal making in our current economic times...I love it. Bob R On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 8:53 AM, Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.com wrote: Larry, I'll go $450.00 for the set. That includes bulbs wiring instructions. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights LarryT wrote: Anyway - I was thinking about a pair of european headlights for my 1991 300D W124. Although they look better I believe the lights provide better lighting also. They definitely look better and have a MUCH better beam pattern! Since the US beam pattern is so horrible, I wouldn't worry about spending the $500 for a pair of proper Bosch or Hella euro headlights from Rusty. Instead, check out eBay and get TYC or Depo brand headlights. They are probably 90% of the headlight, but at 50% the price. I have the ones below on my 2.5T, and they work great. One thing though, do plan on buying new H4s from Rusty, since the blue bulbs that come with those lights look horrible and are dim. http://www.katmac.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PRODStore_Code=KIProduct_Code=W124HLCategory_Code=EHQ HTH! John ___ 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/20090223/48e35ba7/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] OT: Trailer tires
So I've got this little snowmobile trailer, 1972 Cox, rated for 1 ton. I've had it for a few years now and its been a good enough trailer although its only been on relatively short trips (maybe 150 miles round trip). The other day I was prepping it for a trip and it occured to me to check tire pressure, which believe it or not I'd never done before. It was at ~30psi, the sidewalls say max weight is at 90psi. I pumped 'em up to 45psi before I started to get nervous (no experience with this really). On the road it seemed like the trailer tracked a little better and pulled a little easier. It stands to reason that with extra pressure there'd be less rolling resistance... So I'm thinking to go up to 50psi or more and see how it does but thought I might try asking somebody who might actually know what they're talking about. Seems like I've chronically under inflated these tires. I've had 2 tire issues over the years, once one tire shredded on the road and once a tire was flat in the morning but I didn't notice and rolled it off the rim pulling the trailer. Other than that they've been fine. Comments? -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090223/97d86acd/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] Alternator (and other) lamps are on
One. It's a little black crescent shaped cover on the back of the alternator. Takes two straight bladed screws to remove it. When you take out the old one, you'll see what everyone is talking about, as the brush holder/brushes are a part of the unit, and there won't be much of anything left of the brushes. The new one goes in the opposite of how the old one came out - sort of put it at a 45 degree angle and rotate it into place so the brushes seat on the slip rings, then tighten the screws. There will be some pressure from the new brushes that will give some resistance to getting it in place, so be prepared. An offset screwdriver works really nice in this situation. You can do this from underneath the car if you get it up on ramps or jackstands. It's all of a half hour job, and much of that is just getting everything together. Dan --- On Mon, 2/23/09, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Subject: Re: [MBZ] Alternator (and other) lamps are on To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Monday, February 23, 2009, 10:55 AM -Inline Attachment Follows- On Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:30:44 -0800, Barry Stark barryst...@roadrunner.com said: I had these exact symptoms on my '81 SD and sure enough brushes were worn to a nubbins. Be advised, if you have to drive home with the headlights you may not make it as you will be running on the battery only so try and get home or to a shop before dark. Even in daylight if you have to jump it to start you may be driving without brake lights. Use caution. On the positive side, a new regulator assy. and all was well. Is there one regulator/brush assembly, or a pair? Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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/20090223/282236ae/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] OT: AA batteries
Except in applications that need a long shelf life. The new EnergyOn type NiMH cells are better, but alkaline still rules if you want more than 6 month shelf life. That's true. I use NIMH batteries in low drain devices, but rotate them out once a month or so with charged ones such that they never go dead. I find this more convenient than waiting for alkalines to go dead, because I never have a device with an unexpectedly dead battery. This is especially nice for bicycle lights, GPS, etc. I can understand alkalines for REALLY low drain devices like remote controls, smoke detectors, alarm clocks, and other things that can last years on a set, and don't cause a serious problem when they run dead. Well, a typical 6V lantern battery is rated for 11-13 Ah. Each of the four 1.5 V cells has that capacity. That's 11,000 to 13,000 mAh. Or about the equivalent of 5 or 6 ultra-high-capacity NiMH cells. Or about 11 or 12 standard capacity NiMH or alkaline cells. I didn't realize that a 6V lantern battery had only four cells. I was thinking that if they really were AAs (or some other small cell) in parallel they'd probably be cheap dry cells, and nowhere near the 2,500mAh or so modern AAs can store. ___ 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: Trailer tires
It can get bouncy running max pressure and light loads. I might consider 3/4 pressure for half load, or maybe even 1/2 pressure for a long return trip with an empty trailer. Are those tires rated for a lot more load than the trailer, or are we talking about tiny 4.80x8 snowmobile trailer tires? My Hobie Cat trailer runs those dinky things, and I keep them inflated to the max, even though the whole boat/trailer weighs about the same as an individual tire's max capacity. My tires are only load range B, so I think they are only rated for about 780lb/tire at 60psi or some such, the Cs would take more like 90psi. The rig weighs about 750lb and I've never been tempted to run it below 60psi. Mitch. ___ 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] Alternator (and other) lamps are on
Starting to think this might be the alternator itself after all. I drove the car over the noon hour and though the alternator lamp was initially lit it went out after a few minutes of driving. When I arrived at lunch and parked, I noticed a rattling sound accompanied by intermittent squeeking. I opened the hood and it seemed to be coming from the alternator. The belts were tight but it looked like the alternator pully was wobbling a little. Sort of hard to tell in that setting, but before I go buy a new regulator I am going to remove the belts and see if the alternator spins freely and has any signs of worn out bearings. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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] Alternator (and other) lamps are on
Replacement brushes were said to be avaiable in a past post. Seems like some Volvo brushes would fit right in. Anyone still have that post with the Volvo part numbers? I would like to make my old one into a spare. Harry One. It's a little black crescent shaped cover on the back of the alternator. Takes two straight bladed screws to remove it. When you take out the old one, you'll see what everyone is talking about, as the brush holder/brushes are a part of the unit, and there won't be much of anything left of the brushes. The new one goes in the opposite of how the old one came out - sort of put it at a 45 degree angle and rotate it into place so the brushes seat on the slip rings, then tighten the screws. There will be some pressure from the new brushes that will give some resistance to getting it in place, so be prepared. An offset screwdriver works really nice in this situation. You can do this from underneath the car if you get it up on ramps or jackstands. It's all of a half hour job, and much of that is just getting everything together. Dan --- On Mon, 2/23/09, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Subject: Re: [MBZ] Alternator (and other) lamps are on To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Monday, February 23, 2009, 10:55 AM -Inline Attachment Follows- On Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:30:44 -0800, Barry Stark barryst...@roadrunner.com said: I had these exact symptoms on my '81 SD and sure enough brushes were worn to a nubbins. Be advised, if you have to drive home with the headlights you may not make it as you will be running on the battery only so try and get home or to a shop before dark. Even in daylight if you have to jump it to start you may be driving without brake lights. Use caution. On the positive side, a new regulator assy. and all was well. Is there one regulator/brush assembly, or a pair? Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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/20090223/282236ae/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] European Headlights
Rusty wrote business sucks No kidding - it's like that all around I fear - at least it is for me. This must be the change so many voted for. Anyway, I'm sure $450 is a great price for some great headlights - but when I compare them to the ones John recommended at $225 it would be hard to justify spending $450. But for me, I think I'll hold on to both my $225 the $450 for the time being. Maybe I'll get a bailout? Thx for the offer Rusty - Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts Test Results - http://members.rennlist.com/oil/ http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html . - Original Message - From: Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 11:00 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights I have no choice, business sucks. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:57 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights Sweet...deal making in our current economic times...I love it. Bob R On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 8:53 AM, Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.com wrote: Larry, I'll go $450.00 for the set. That includes bulbs wiring instructions. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights LarryT wrote: Anyway - I was thinking about a pair of european headlights for my 1991 300D W124. Although they look better I believe the lights provide better lighting also. They definitely look better and have a MUCH better beam pattern! Since the US beam pattern is so horrible, I wouldn't worry about spending the $500 for a pair of proper Bosch or Hella euro headlights from Rusty. Instead, check out eBay and get TYC or Depo brand headlights. They are probably 90% of the headlight, but at 50% the price. I have the ones below on my 2.5T, and they work great. One thing though, do plan on buying new H4s from Rusty, since the blue bulbs that come with those lights look horrible and are dim. http://www.katmac.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PRODStore_Code=KIProduct_Code=W124HLCategory_Code=EHQ HTH! John ___ 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/20090223/48e35ba7/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] European Headlights
Thx for the info John - What what I can tell, the Euro lights don't look much different from the US lights - based on what my lights look like at least - so I'm guessing the difference is in the bulbs each can take - right? I read somewhere the US housings are plastic - and cannot take the heat of higher output bulbs found on euro cars which have metal headlight housings. Does that sound right? Here's what I found on ebay - item 400032189812 which supposedly shows the US and Euro side-by-side. Thx agn - Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts Test Results - http://members.rennlist.com/oil/ http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html . - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights LarryT wrote: Anyway - I was thinking about a pair of european headlights for my 1991 300D W124. Although they look better I believe the lights provide better lighting also. They definitely look better and have a MUCH better beam pattern! Since the US beam pattern is so horrible, I wouldn't worry about spending the $500 for a pair of proper Bosch or Hella euro headlights from Rusty. Instead, check out eBay and get TYC or Depo brand headlights. They are probably 90% of the headlight, but at 50% the price. I have the ones below on my 2.5T, and they work great. One thing though, do plan on buying new H4s from Rusty, since the blue bulbs that come with those lights look horrible and are dim. http://www.katmac.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PRODStore_Code=KIProduct_Code=W124HLCategory_Code=EHQ HTH! John ___ 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] Timing chain switch
When replacing timing chain in my '91 350SDL (102 kmi on chain, tensioner, guides, etc.), should I replace tensioner, guides, etc, too? Wilton ___ 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] Funky S class
That must make for a terrible riding luxury car! It must bounce down the road like a donkey cart! I'll bet THAT really impresses the chicks! Bumpity, bumpity, bumpity. HAHAHAHA! Those 20+ inch wheels are proof that a fool and his money are soon parted -- IMHO they have no place on a car except when it spends all of its time on the race track But, that's just me. ;-) Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts Test Results - http://members.rennlist.com/oil/ http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html . - Original Message - From: Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com To: mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 3:30 PM Subject: [MBZ] Funky S class Nice looking dark blue 140 passed on street few minutes ago; well, nice looking, 'cept for the ridiculously big chrome wheels on it with tires not more than a inch high at the sidewall. Wilton ___ 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 downloading off YouTube??
SavetoPClight is available for free - it has some limitations but easily downloads Youtube videos. http://www.save2pc.com/download.html just DL the Light version which is free. The Std or Pro costs and have more features. Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts Test Results - http://members.rennlist.com/oil/ http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html . - Original Message - From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 6:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT downloading off YouTube?? If you have a Mac, you can get a freeware (or shareware, I'm not sure cause I haven't used it in some time) application called Tube TV that will grab FLV and other video files from web pages and save them to your machine. Might even do it in QT, but it's been too long for me to recall. MacDann --- On Thu, 2/19/09, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT downloading off YouTube?? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009, 4:52 PM Hi Guys, I've managed to download a number of FLV files from YouTube, but I still can't figure out how ot convert them into different formats. When I open the files, the want to play in my Firefox browser, which is ok, but I'm looking for a way to convert them into .avi or find a stand alone FLV player. I'd also want to get an iPod Touch, and load these videos onto it, so I'm not sure the best way to do that, or to what fromat they must be converted? Thanks in advance for you help. Ed 300E 2009/1/21 Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com Kaleb wrote: o, I was going there via IE But now that you have the file, open Firefox. Then click file open file... and point it to the .xpi file you downloaded. It will do the same install dance the others were talking about; asks permission, does some magic, tells you it won't be active until you restart Firefox. -- Philip ___ 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/20090219/b10f6b97/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] Timing chain switch
They might be ok, but I usually subscribe to the school of though, if you go to the trouble to do all that work, while in there, might as well do it all. Then you know for sure you don't have to worry about anything. Ed 300E 2009/2/23 Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com When replacing timing chain in my '91 350SDL (102 kmi on chain, tensioner, guides, etc.), should I replace tensioner, guides, etc, too? Wilton ___ 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/20090223/45bfa405/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] OT: Trailer tires
Dinky, In fact I think they're rated for LESS than the max capacity of the trailer although I'm sure I've seriously overloaded them many times. My 2 liquid cooled Polaris machines weigh around 450# apiece plus the trailer which must be around 400#... IIRC the sidewall says 450# @90psi. I checked at one point on the last trip and the tires were a little warm but not seriously hot. The trailer bounces around like a pogo stick unloaded with even 30psi... -Curt Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:07:30 -0500 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Trailer tires To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 49a2e5e2.4070...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed It can get bouncy running max pressure and light loads. I might consider 3/4 pressure for half load, or maybe even 1/2 pressure for a long return trip with an empty trailer. Are those tires rated for a lot more load than the trailer, or are we talking about tiny 4.80x8 snowmobile trailer tires? My Hobie Cat trailer runs those dinky things, and I keep them inflated to the max, even though the whole boat/trailer weighs about the same as an individual tire's max capacity. My tires are only load range B, so I think they are only rated for about 780lb/tire at 60psi or some such, the Cs would take more like 90psi. The rig weighs about 750lb and I've never been tempted to run it below 60psi. Mitch. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090223/874315be/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] OT: Trailer tires
The correct pressure is load-dependent. Too high and you get excessive center-wear on the tread. Too low (worse) and you get sidewall heating and side-wear on the tread, and early tire failure. The pickup truck tires are rated at 80#, but they only have that when the camper's on it. I think 50# is more of an unloaded rating, or 65# as a compromise. I believe the owner's manual (that un-read rag!) actually has a chart in 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] OT: Trailer tires
Yeah, replying to my own post. A search for 4.80x8 tires shows I've probably got load range B tires with max load at ~580# @90psi. Also most websites I went to said to always run max inflation on trailer tires unless theres a problem with ride (like pogo stick bouncing). One site said that 3 years was the max lifespan for trailer tires It looks like load range C costs ~$10 more per tire. One of my tires has fairly significant weather checking so I think in the fall (trailer basically only gets used in the winter time, its a snowmobile trailer after all) I'll switch everything but the spare (which has lived inside and looks perfect) to loadrange C. Then maybe next year I'll change the spare over... That should give me a little more confidence... For awhile I was carrying two spares all the time even though I've only had a few blowouts. I hate seeing trailers sitting forlornly on the side of the highway... -Curt --- On Mon, 2/23/09, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Trailer tires To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Monday, February 23, 2009, 4:51 PM Dinky, In fact I think they're rated for LESS than the max capacity of the trailer although I'm sure I've seriously overloaded them many times. My 2 liquid cooled Polaris machines weigh around 450# apiece plus the trailer which must be around 400#... IIRC the sidewall says 450# @90psi. I checked at one point on the last trip and the tires were a little warm but not seriously hot. The trailer bounces around like a pogo stick unloaded with even 30psi... -Curt Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:07:30 -0500 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Trailer tires To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 49a2e5e2.4070...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed It can get bouncy running max pressure and light loads. I might consider 3/4 pressure for half load, or maybe even 1/2 pressure for a long return trip with an empty trailer. Are those tires rated for a lot more load than the trailer, or are we talking about tiny 4.80x8 snowmobile trailer tires? My Hobie Cat trailer runs those dinky things, and I keep them inflated to the max, even though the whole boat/trailer weighs about the same as an individual tire's max capacity. My tires are only load range B, so I think they are only rated for about 780lb/tire at 60psi or some such, the Cs would take more like 90psi. The rig weighs about 750lb and I've never been tempted to run it below 60psi. Mitch. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090223/6aecc90f/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] OT: Trailer tires
Curt Raymond wrote: IIRC the sidewall says 450# @90psi. I just checked, if they are the smallest common tires, 4.8x8, load range B is 590lb at 60psi (what I've got on my sailboat trailer) and load range C is 745lb at 90psi. Not a good match for a 2000lb axle and frame. http://www.redtrailers.com/ListItems.asp?cat=61 ___ 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: Trailer tires
Curt Raymond wrote: Yeah, replying to my own post. A search for 4.80x8 tires shows I've probably got load range B tires with max load at ~580# @90psi. Double check that sidewall. The Bs I've owned were 60-65psi with a casing about as thick as a basketball. I wouldn't want to run those at 901psi. Mitch. ___ 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] Timing chain switch
Me, too, but what's all this talk 'bout just running a new chain in behind the old one. What do I REALLY need? Chain, tensioner and guides?How many guides? Rusty sent chain and one short guide. Did I not know enough to ask the right questions or order enough parts? Is running a new chain in extremely simple (if ya don't drop something, skip a tooth, etc.), and replacing tensioner, guides, etc., much more complicated? Do you have to take that front cover on the engine (chain cover) off anyway for any or all of it - what's the difference? Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 4:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Timing chain switch They might be ok, but I usually subscribe to the school of though, if you go to the trouble to do all that work, while in there, might as well do it all. Then you know for sure you don't have to worry about anything. Ed 300E 2009/2/23 Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com When replacing timing chain in my '91 350SDL (102 kmi on chain, tensioner, guides, etc.), should I replace tensioner, guides, etc, too? Wilton ___ 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/20090223/45 bfa405/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] OT: Trailer tires
Me, either!!! That's nearly 3 times a 24-ply aircraft tire at 325 psi!!! ; Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 5:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Trailer tires Curt Raymond wrote: Yeah, replying to my own post. A search for 4.80x8 tires shows I've probably got load range B tires with max load at ~580# @90psi. Double check that sidewall. The Bs I've owned were 60-65psi with a casing about as thick as a basketball. I wouldn't want to run those at 901psi. Mitch. ___ 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] Timing chain switch
It is usually the top guides that get cooked over the years because there is more heat at the top of the motor. The tensioner should be alright as it is tensioning rail that gets the wear as opposed to the whole assembly. Matter of seeing if you can inspect it from the top. However I know bugger all about the MB Diesel engines. Hendrik Wilton Strickland wrote: Me, too, but what's all this talk 'bout just running a new chain in behind the old one. What do I REALLY need? Chain, tensioner and guides?How many guides? Rusty sent chain and one short guide. Did I not know enough to ask the right questions or order enough parts? Is running a new chain in extremely simple (if ya don't drop something, skip a tooth, etc.), and replacing tensioner, guides, etc., much more complicated? Do you have to take that front cover on the engine (chain cover) off anyway for any or all of it - what's the difference? Wilton ___ 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] Growly and vibrating tandem pump 300TE
OK so I put a new seal kit in the tandem pump but the noise is still there, new hose from MB is 570 oz beans and they come from Germany. The reason I am talking hose is that I rebuilt the original high pressure expansion hose after it blew a hole in it. Everything was sweet for a while but then this noise started. My plan now is to take the guts out of the tandem pump (the little pistons out of the SLS part and vanes out of the PS part) to see if this eliminates the noise. I have tried to find a SH hose but have not have much luck locally. Does anyone see a problem with removing those parts out of the pump and then running it? Hendrik who is being driven bonkers by this noise Loren Faeth wrote: Both fluids full up? Growling is usually cavitation from lack of fluid. If fluids are full, start looking for a pump, I guess. The pumps can be rebuilt, but getting the new seal in is a bear. I ruined one, so my rebuild cost me $160 for the 2 kits. To get a kit, you have to have all the info off the pump plate as well as the VIN. At 07:47 PM 2/5/2009, you wrote: The tandem pump in my 89 300TE makes a growling noisy and vibrates at 1300rpm, fine at idle and above 1500rpm. Got the missus to turn the steering wheel while I held the motor at 1300rpm but made no difference to the noise. Power steering is fine and ride level control seems to be working OK, fluid is being pumped as I can see it flowing back into the reservoir. Is this noise an indication that the pump is heading south, are there any other tests I can do? I eliminated the AC compressor but it may be the water pump but like I said the tandem pump is vibrating, whilst the water pump is not. Ahh well the good news is that it is not the motor or the gearbox because when the fan belt is removed the noise is gone. Unfortunately I can't run components individually, this is an advantage of the multi belt set up. Hendrik with an attention seeking 300TE ___ 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: Trailer tires
I don't know about you guys, but I use only the finest Space Shuttle tires on my car trailer. They're rated to carry a load of 142,000 pounds each, which on a double axle trailer is about 200 stacked W201s, but I never stack more than 20 high because the roof of the lower ones will get dented, and I can't drive under high tension powerlines. Here's a photo of the 7 Volvos I carried yesterday: http://www.cabinnaise.com/vpage/stack.jpg Tyler Wilton Strickland wrote: Me, either!!! That's nearly 3 times a 24-ply aircraft tire at 325 psi!!! ; Wilton ___ 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] Timing chain switch
What about tensioner rail, and the guiding rail down near the crank? Guide Rusty sent is the upper guide rail. Wilton - Original Message - From: Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 5:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Timing chain switch Me, too, but what's all this talk 'bout just running a new chain in behind the old one. What do I REALLY need? Chain, tensioner and guides?How many guides? Rusty sent chain and one short guide. Did I not know enough to ask the right questions or order enough parts? Is running a new chain in extremely simple (if ya don't drop something, skip a tooth, etc.), and replacing tensioner, guides, etc., much more complicated? Do you have to take that front cover on the engine (chain cover) off anyway for any or all of it - what's the difference? Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 4:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Timing chain switch They might be ok, but I usually subscribe to the school of though, if you go to the trouble to do all that work, while in there, might as well do it all. Then you know for sure you don't have to worry about anything. Ed 300E 2009/2/23 Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com When replacing timing chain in my '91 350SDL (102 kmi on chain, tensioner, guides, etc.), should I replace tensioner, guides, etc, too? Wilton ___ 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/20090223/45 bfa405/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] Indy in/near Houston
On Beverly Hills drive just north of Westpark at Chimney Rock are a bunch of indies, I went to a place once called Benz by Blair (I think that is it), there is Suisse Garage on Alabama and Hans's place near there on Timmons (? I think that is where it is). --R drcscru...@aol.com wrote: I have a 1982?280GE from England and it has some fuel distributor issues.? My usual mechanic (not mercedes) is lost.? I need someone who can assit me as I am not able to do it myself.? If someone could recommend a independent mechanic near Houston it would be most helpful.? Thanks charles -Original Message- From: Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 1:27 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] Some people are just wierd I'd bet he thought the same of you :D? ? So, when are we going to finalize our deal?? ? Luther? ? Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:? So I have been looking for a hood and grille for my 95 E300 and there is a guy who had an ad on craigslist in Olathe KS I believe who has a E320 engine listed. I emailed him week before last asking if he had the hood. He did. I told him I would try and come up on the weekend and get it. This was last weekend. As it turned out, I could not make it so I emailed him and told him I could not drive up but wanted it and would send him payment then send a fedex call tag for it to have it picked up. Told him he would not need to worry about doing anything to the? ? hood, it could just ship bare. He then emails back saying something about he does not do business that way bla bla bla. I have no idea what the hell he is talking about. Said he had some other guy who wanted it anyway. Ok, whatever. So later one I find out I am going to Nebraska to pickup this suburban, I noticed on craigslist now he has an ad not only for the engine, but for the hood etc, which was posted well after he said this other guy was coming after the hood. I emailed him again and told him I was going to be up his way and could detour over and get the hood. No response. Emailed again before I left told him he if had the hood and wanted to sell it to give me a call. Never heard from the guy. What a wierdo.? ? ? -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark? '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi)? '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast? '82 300CD (183 kmi)? '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold? '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion? ? ___? 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/20090223/bbbee8f6/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/20090223/fd5fd125/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] Indy in/near Houston
thanks!! -Original Message- From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 5:54 pm Subject: Re: [MBZ] Indy in/near Houston On Beverly Hills drive just north of Westpark at Chimney Rock are a bunch of indies, I went to a place once called Benz by Blair (I think that is it), there is Suisse Garage on Alabama and Hans's place near there on Timmons (? I think that is where it is).? ? --R? ? drcscru...@aol.com wrote:? I have a 1982?280GE from England and it has some fuel distributor issues.? My usual mechanic (not mercedes) is lost.? I need someone who can assit me as I am not able to do it myself.? If someone could recommend a independent mechanic near Houston it would be most helpful.? Thanks charles? ? ? -Original Message-? From: Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com? Sent: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 1:27 am? Subject: Re: [MBZ] Some people are just wierd? ? ? I'd bet he thought the same of you :D?? ?? So, when are we going to finalize our deal??? ?? Luther?? ?? Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:?? So I have been looking for a hood and grille for my 95 E300 and there is a guy who had an ad on craigslist in Olathe KS I believe who has a E320 engine listed. I emailed him week before last asking if he had the hood. He did. I told him I would try and come up on the weekend and get it. This was last weekend. As it turned out, I could not make it so I emailed him and told him I could not drive up but wanted it and would send him payment then send a fedex call tag for it to have it picked up. Told him he would not need to worry about doing anything to the?? ?? hood, it could just ship bare. He then emails back saying something about he does not do business that way bla bla bla. I have no idea what the hell he is talking about. Said he had some other guy who wanted it anyway. Ok, whatever. So later one I find out I am going to Nebraska to pickup this suburban, I noticed on craigslist now he has an ad not only for the engine, but for the hood etc, which was posted well after he said this other guy was coming after the hood. I emailed him again and told him I was going to be up his way and could detour over and get the hood. No response. Emailed again before I left told him he if had the hood and wanted to sell it to give me a call. Never heard from the guy. What a wierdo.?? ?? ?? -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark?? '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi)?? '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast?? '82 300CD (183 kmi)?? '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold?? '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion?? ?? ___?? 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/20090223/bbbee8f6/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/20090223/fd5fd125/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/20090223/85faec81/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] Some people are just wierd
I want to soon, as I have said, I got to wait till my schedule is more set and take care of some other things then I will be ready. I would have loved to done it long ago. Luther wrote: I'd bet he thought the same of you :D So, when are we going to finalize our deal? Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: So I have been looking for a hood and grille for my 95 E300 and there is a guy who had an ad on craigslist in Olathe KS I believe who has a E320 engine listed. I emailed him week before last asking if he had the hood. He did. I told him I would try and come up on the weekend and get it. This was last weekend. As it turned out, I could not make it so I emailed him and told him I could not drive up but wanted it and would send him payment then send a fedex call tag for it to have it picked up. Told him he would not need to worry about doing anything to the hood, it could just ship bare. He then emails back saying something about he does not do business that way bla bla bla. I have no idea what the hell he is talking about. Said he had some other guy who wanted it anyway. Ok, whatever. So later one I find out I am going to Nebraska to pickup this suburban, I noticed on craigslist now he has an ad not only for the engine, but for the hood etc, which was posted well after he said this other guy was coming after the hood. I emailed him again and told him I was going to be up his way and could detour over and get the hood. No response. Emailed again before I left told him he if had the hood and wanted to sell it to give me a call. Never heard from the guy. What a wierdo. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.3/1966 - Release Date: 02/22/09 17:21:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 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: Trailer tires
hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha tyler wrote: I don't know about you guys, but I use only the finest Space Shuttle tires on my car trailer. They're rated to carry a load of 142,000 pounds each, which on a double axle trailer is about 200 stacked W201s, but I never stack more than 20 high because the roof of the lower ones will get dented, and I can't drive under high tension powerlines. Here's a photo of the 7 Volvos I carried yesterday: http://www.cabinnaise.com/vpage/stack.jpg Tyler Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 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] diesel prices
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109sid=aNL3yG.l6ly4refer=home -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 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] geez things are going for cheap on ebay these days
I dont know if its the economy, or the fact that ebay is sucking so bad these days, or perhaps a combo, cars have really been going cheap. There was a 95 E300 that sold for $2500 near me today, right now there is a 93 2.5 turbo sitting at 3k that is fixing to end. WOW. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 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] crackhead
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-220-D-Immaculate-1969-Mercedes-Benz-220D_W0QQitemZ250378205351QQihZ015QQcategoryZ6329QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 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] crackhead
The pictures would speak a little better if we could actually SEE something. Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 7:52 PM Subject: [MBZ] crackhead http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-220-D-Immaculate-196 9-Mercedes-Benz-220D_W0QQitemZ250378205351QQihZ015QQcategoryZ6329QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 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
Re: [MBZ] crackhead
Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com writes: The pictures would speak a little better if we could actually SEE something. My thoughts too -- cell phone quality and he's uploaded each one about three times. Not to mention there are many critical views that are absent. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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] crackhead
If this was 1999, that would have been considered a suitable photoset for selling your car on eBay to potential customers bidding with their 28.8kbps modems! Tyler Allan Streib wrote: Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com writes: The pictures would speak a little better if we could actually SEE something. My thoughts too -- cell phone quality and he's uploaded each one about three times. Not to mention there are many critical views that are absent. Allan ___ 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] geez things are going for cheap on ebay these days
I thought you where only allowed to look in the sub 1000 price bracket? Or do you sneak onto ebay in the middle of the night? Hendrik Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I dont know if its the economy, or the fact that ebay is sucking so bad these days, or perhaps a combo, cars have really been going cheap. There was a 95 E300 that sold for $2500 near me today, right now there is a 93 2.5 turbo sitting at 3k that is fixing to end. WOW. ___ 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] crackhead
It would appear that this person is new to ebay and as such has a bit of a learning curve. However blowing 7.5K plus for an old 220D is not outrageous if it is in very good condition, remember that website with the old 123 Diesels that went for ~18K (presumably prior to the banks shutting their doors). Hendrik tyler wrote: If this was 1999, that would have been considered a suitable photoset for selling your car on eBay to potential customers bidding with their 28.8kbps modems! Tyler Allan Streib wrote: Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com writes: The pictures would speak a little better if we could actually SEE something. My thoughts too -- cell phone quality and he's uploaded each one about three times. Not to mention there are many critical views that are absent. Allan ___ 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] Antenna sticking
I bought one in the last 6 months from Rusty - both the inner and outer rubber bits. Re-used the inverted chrome funnel. On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 9:44 AM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Crap, maybe it was the crome piece that tightens it down to the trunk fender. I'm not sure. -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090223/dcc6f362/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] Timing chain switch
I've not replaced the chain, rails, and tensioner on a 603 in situ, but have on the 61x series. There is a test in the manual for the tensioner, IIRC - something like place it in a coffee can full of oil, and see if you can compress it - should be really hard to do (I'm not sure about this - RTFM, don't take my word for it). The tensioning rail was easy to replace. The others would require removing the front case. I only replaced the tensioning rail, being lazy. Peening the new link was the most difficult part of the job, because I had no help. The proper MB tool crimping would make that a breeze -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090223/d36ee604/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] geez things are going for cheap on ebay these days
He's looking for selling prices for his excess stock --- sort of a market survey. On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 7:38 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: I thought you where only allowed to look in the sub 1000 price bracket? Or do you sneak onto ebay in the middle of the night? Hendrik -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090223/23feee84/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] Timing chain switch
I'm afraid having no ADEQUATE help right now may be my biggest problem, too. If I enlist SWMBO to help hold something, and it slips, we both may be ruined for life. Four friends are excellent managers and engineers, but nearly worthless as mechanics. One of 'em helped me change oil in the 126 'bout 3 years ago using my $2 sucker when my tremor was so bad; 'spent most of the time (long time) explaining every little thing to 'im. Most of 'em were, Why are you doing that? Why don't you just --- etc, etc? Why don't you just crawl under it and take the plug out --- etc, etc? Wouldn't it be better to just take it to a garage? So it went for maybe coupla hours for a job that I could normally do in 30 minutes or less, including getting equip out, etc. Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 9:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Timing chain switch I've not replaced the chain, rails, and tensioner on a 603 in situ, but have on the 61x series. There is a test in the manual for the tensioner, IIRC - something like place it in a coffee can full of oil, and see if you can compress it - should be really hard to do (I'm not sure about this - RTFM, don't take my word for it). The tensioning rail was easy to replace. The others would require removing the front case. I only replaced the tensioning rail, being lazy. Peening the new link was the most difficult part of the job, because I had no help. The proper MB tool crimping would make that a breeze -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090223/d3 6ee604/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] Timing chain switch
Yes - that is a consideration - might be better to take it to the shop then --- On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 8:56 PM, Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.comwrote: I'm afraid having no ADEQUATE help right now may be my biggest problem, too. If I enlist SWMBO to help hold something, and it slips, we both may be ruined for life. Four friends are excellent managers and engineers, but nearly worthless as mechanics. One of 'em helped me change oil in the 126 'bout 3 years ago using my $2 sucker when my tremor was so bad; 'spent most of the time (long time) explaining every little thing to 'im. Most of 'em were, Why are you doing that? Why don't you just --- etc, etc? Why don't you just crawl under it and take the plug out --- etc, etc? Wouldn't it be better to just take it to a garage? So it went for maybe coupla hours for a job that I could normally do in 30 minutes or less, including getting equip out, etc. Wilton -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090223/b0a2318f/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] What kind of rims are these?
I think they might be off an SL? --R http://charleston.craigslist.org/pts/1041543142.html Here is what the guy said (he probably stole them off something and didn't pay attention): i dont know they are 15 *From:* Rich Thomas richthomas79.30...@gmail.com *To:* sale-1041543...@craigslist.org *Sent:* Saturday, February 21, 2009 10:18:14 AM *Subject:* Mercedes Benz factory rims - $100 What car did those rims come from? --R -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090223/8a36f7f3/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] What kind of rims are these?
I thought all original Mercedes rims of that style were 16 ?? Ed 300E 2009/2/23 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net I think they might be off an SL? --R http://charleston.craigslist.org/pts/1041543142.html Here is what the guy said (he probably stole them off something and didn't pay attention): i dont know they are 15 *From:* Rich Thomas richthomas79.30...@gmail.com *To:* sale-1041543...@craigslist.org *Sent:* Saturday, February 21, 2009 10:18:14 AM *Subject:* Mercedes Benz factory rims - $100 What car did those rims come from? --R -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090223/8a36f7f3/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/20090223/98f85c9c/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] OT: Trailer tires
Do they just stay like that or do you have to put a rope over them? --R tyler wrote: I don't know about you guys, but I use only the finest Space Shuttle tires on my car trailer. They're rated to carry a load of 142,000 pounds each, which on a double axle trailer is about 200 stacked W201s, but I never stack more than 20 high because the roof of the lower ones will get dented, and I can't drive under high tension powerlines. Here's a photo of the 7 Volvos I carried yesterday: http://www.cabinnaise.com/vpage/stack.jpg Tyler Wilton Strickland wrote: Me, either!!! That's nearly 3 times a 24-ply aircraft tire at 325 psi!!! ; Wilton ___ 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] 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, February 23, 2009 2:17 PM To: weekdfpr...@tonto.eia.doe.gov Subject: Today's Diesel Prices Register online for the April EIA 2009 Energy Conference: A New Climate for Energy http://www.eia.doe.gov/eia_conference_2009.html ** ** ** * **** * * *** 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 -- - - --- - - --- - - - - 090223 2.130 2.199 2.514 2.368 2.098 2.071 2.074 2.158 2.238 2.219 090216 2.186 2.250 2.559 2.420 2.148 2.137 2.133 2.183 2.284 2.262 090209 2.219 2.296 2.576 2.450 2.205 2.173 2.156 2.211 2.292 2.269 090202 2.246 2.325 2.583 2.484 2.233 2.201 2.189 2.229 2.303 2.288 090126 2.268 2.344 2.595 2.490 2.258 2.232 2.202 2.243 2.319 2.296 090119 2.296 2.377 2.613 2.514 2.297 2.264 2.227 2.249 2.338 2.319 090112 2.314 2.395 2.621 2.516 2.322 2.289 2.244 2.235 2.353 2.334 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
Re: [MBZ] OT: Trailer tires
They stay like that since I don't corner or brake very hard. It's difficult to accelerate that much weight with a bicycle. Tyler On Feb 23, 2009, at 7:42 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Do they just stay like that or do you have to put a rope over them? --R tyler wrote: I don't know about you guys, but I use only the finest Space Shuttle tires on my car trailer. They're rated to carry a load of 142,000 pounds each, which on a double axle trailer is about 200 stacked W201s, but I never stack more than 20 high because the roof of the lower ones will get dented, and I can't drive under high tension powerlines. Here's a photo of the 7 Volvos I carried yesterday: http://www.cabinnaise.com/vpage/stack.jpg Tyler Wilton Strickland wrote: Me, either!!! That's nearly 3 times a 24-ply aircraft tire at 325 psi!!! ; Wilton ___ 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] What kind of rims are these?
Aren't those the standard pancake 15 rims from the late '80s to mid '90s? On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 9:35 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I thought all original Mercedes rims of that style were 16 ?? Ed 300E 2009/2/23 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net I think they might be off an SL? --R http://charleston.craigslist.org/pts/1041543142.html -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090223/4a90076b/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] Q: What kind of rims are these? A: the round kind
No 16's didn't really appear widespread till the late 90's, those are the stock mags used from about 84 (14 inch) until the early 90's (15 inch). I have a 14 inch set suitable for 123 and early 201(different offset) and a 15 inch set for post mid 85 MB's (all 124's and 201's, not sure about the 126's). I am toying with the idea of painting the 15 inch set to colour match my blue/black TE, anyone been there, done that and have a write up? Hendrik with a 8 foot stack of rims and tires E M wrote: I thought all original Mercedes rims of that style were 16 ?? Ed 300E ___ 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] What kind of rims are these?
On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 7:34 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I think they might be off an SL? --R http://charleston.craigslist.org/pts/1041543142.html They're not factory sport anything; they're just the standard 15-inch 15-holers from a late 201, late 126, late 107, or early 124. Ask the seller to take a good picture of the back---the offset varies depending which car they're from, and it's stamped on the inside. Unfortunately I don't think there's any way to tell the age from the stamped code. Up until the late '80s, they're forged, not cast, which some people think makes a difference. (I forget exactly when the switchover was.) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ 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] Alternator (and other) lamps are on
You may also have an internal short causing trouble, not just a dead regulator. If the light gets brighter with higher rpm, it's not the regulator. Happened to me just a few months after I put the new regulator in, so I put the dud back in the old alternater when I swapped it. Good thing, as my new 300D needed one shortly after I got it. Peter On Feb 23, 2009, at 9:30 AM, Barry Stark wrote: Allan - I had these exact symptoms on my '81 SD and sure enough brushes were worn to a nubbins. Be advised, if you have to drive home with the headlights you may not make it as you will be running on the battery only so try and get home or to a shop before dark. Even in daylight if you have to jump it to start you may be driving without brake lights. Use caution. On the positive side, a new regulator assy. and all was well. A good thing to check before you spend the money on the regulator, if you can, is condition of the slip rings. If you have a mirror and flashlight look in the hole when you get the regulator out. I once had an alternator that the slip rings were really badly worn and in that case you should probably just get a Bosch rebuilt. I don't recommend using a McParts rebuild if you have a choice. Barry -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes- boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 6:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Alternator (and other) lamps are on Checked the obvious -- the alternator belts are still there and don't appear to be slipping. The brushes are probably worn down in yours. Pull them out and have a look. Takes a flat-blade screwdriver, does it not? A problem with diagnosing these is that the shortening brushes can conspire to make good contact at the doctor's office, yet be back to it almost immediately. -- 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] European Headlights
I will second that -- the DEPOs I got for my old 300D were a vast improvment over the DOT ones. Might even have been able to avoid the damned wood rodent that caused me to get new headlights in the first place. May not last as long or be as sturdy as Hella or Bosch, but they work just fine and have the level adjuster if you want to go to the trouble of getting the replacement bezel for the headlight switch and adjuster wheel and running some vac lines. Peter On Feb 23, 2009, at 9:36 AM, John Robbins wrote: LarryT wrote: Anyway - I was thinking about a pair of european headlights for my 1991 300D W124. Although they look better I believe the lights provide better lighting also. They definitely look better and have a MUCH better beam pattern! Since the US beam pattern is so horrible, I wouldn't worry about spending the $500 for a pair of proper Bosch or Hella euro headlights from Rusty. Instead, check out eBay and get TYC or Depo brand headlights. They are probably 90% of the headlight, but at 50% the price. I have the ones below on my 2.5T, and they work great. One thing though, do plan on buying new H4s from Rusty, since the blue bulbs that come with those lights look horrible and are dim. http://www.katmac.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc? Screen=PRODStore_Code=KIProduct_Code=W124HLCategory_Code=EHQ HTH! John ___ 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] European Headlights
Don't look anything alike at all at closer than quick glance. On the W124 (and W018 at least, probably everything else too) there is a one piece glass cover for the entire assembly, not a headlight with a plastic ring around it. The reflector is different, giving much more light spread on the road directly in front of the bumper and there is a dead zone in the beam to the upper left, where oncoming traffic is. Far better distance illumination on high beams, but again there is a dark zone on the upper left to avoid glare into the eyes of drivers going the other way. All round much better. Note that 94 or 95 W124's came with Euro lenses on some models, and these are highly desirable since the headlight wipers work. Can't use the DOT headlight wipers on the Euro assemblies, as they are on the opposite side and rotate the other direction. Peter On Feb 23, 2009, at 2:26 PM, LarryT wrote: Thx for the info John - What what I can tell, the Euro lights don't look much different from the US lights - based on what my lights look like at least - so I'm guessing the difference is in the bulbs each can take - right? I read somewhere the US housings are plastic - and cannot take the heat of higher output bulbs found on euro cars which have metal headlight housings. Does that sound right? Here's what I found on ebay - item 400032189812 which supposedly shows the US and Euro side-by-side. Thx agn - Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts Test Results - http://members.rennlist.com/oil/ http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html . - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights LarryT wrote: Anyway - I was thinking about a pair of european headlights for my 1991 300D W124. Although they look better I believe the lights provide better lighting also. They definitely look better and have a MUCH better beam pattern! Since the US beam pattern is so horrible, I wouldn't worry about spending the $500 for a pair of proper Bosch or Hella euro headlights from Rusty. Instead, check out eBay and get TYC or Depo brand headlights. They are probably 90% of the headlight, but at 50% the price. I have the ones below on my 2.5T, and they work great. One thing though, do plan on buying new H4s from Rusty, since the blue bulbs that come with those lights look horrible and are dim. http://www.katmac.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc? Screen=PRODStore_Code=KIProduct_Code=W124HLCategory_Code=EHQ HTH! John ___ 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] Timing chain switch
Only if the guides have slots worn in them. You cannot reliably seal the front cover unless you remove the head. I've not seen significant wear on mine, at 245,000 miles. The new 300D has over 300,000 but I've not checked the guides yet. Peter On Feb 23, 2009, at 2:26 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote: When replacing timing chain in my '91 350SDL (102 kmi on chain, tensioner, guides, etc.), should I replace tensioner, guides, etc, too? Wilton ___ 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] Timing chain switch
I dont' know about the tensioner slide, but to remove the other one you have to pull the front cover, and that really means pulling the head since the head gasket seals the front cover to the front of the head. No need to replace them if they are not badly worn, though, and the 603 doesn't wear guides much. Peter On Feb 23, 2009, at 5:44 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote: What about tensioner rail, and the guiding rail down near the crank? Guide Rusty sent is the upper guide rail. Wilton - Original Message - From: Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 5:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Timing chain switch Me, too, but what's all this talk 'bout just running a new chain in behind the old one. What do I REALLY need? Chain, tensioner and guides?How many guides? Rusty sent chain and one short guide. Did I not know enough to ask the right questions or order enough parts? Is running a new chain in extremely simple (if ya don't drop something, skip a tooth, etc.), and replacing tensioner, guides, etc., much more complicated? Do you have to take that front cover on the engine (chain cover) off anyway for any or all of it - what's the difference? Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 4:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Timing chain switch They might be ok, but I usually subscribe to the school of though, if you go to the trouble to do all that work, while in there, might as well do it all. Then you know for sure you don't have to worry about anything. Ed 300E 2009/2/23 Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com When replacing timing chain in my '91 350SDL (102 kmi on chain, tensioner, guides, etc.), should I replace tensioner, guides, etc, too? Wilton ___ 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/ 20090223/45 bfa405/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
[MBZ] '94 or '95 W124 Headlight Lenses/Wipers [was Re: European Headlights]
On Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:45:56 -0600 Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: Note that 94 or 95 W124's came with Euro lenses on some models, and these are highly desirable since the headlight wipers work. Can't use the DOT headlight wipers on the Euro assemblies, as they are on the opposite side and rotate the other direction. So how does one tell the Euro lenses from their DOT counteparts? On which side are their respective wipers? Which direction do they rotate? Craig ___ 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] '94 or '95 W124 Headlight Lenses/Wipers [was Re: European Headlights]
Euro headlights on a W124 have a single (removable no less) glass cover over the entire headlamp -- from the parking/turn signal lamp to the grill. No plastic surround at all, the glass extends from the trim at the bottom to the hood and from turn signal to grill, including over the fog lamp. Wiper pivot is toward the outside, not the inside, and the wiper is longer so that it will wipe the fog light area as well as the headlamp. Impossible to mistake one for the other, especially if the DOT plastic cover over the fog lamp has not been replaced by now, it will be yellowed, dirty, and usually cracked. Peter On Feb 23, 2009, at 10:59 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:45:56 -0600 Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: Note that 94 or 95 W124's came with Euro lenses on some models, and these are highly desirable since the headlight wipers work. Can't use the DOT headlight wipers on the Euro assemblies, as they are on the opposite side and rotate the other direction. So how does one tell the Euro lenses from their DOT counteparts? On which side are their respective wipers? Which direction do they rotate? Craig ___ 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] Q: What kind of rims are these? A: the round kind
I've done wheel myself, but they are a royal PITA to deal with. I took my old 15 hole wheels on my 300SDL, stripped them, sanded them, primed them, sanded them again, applied adhesion promoter, sanded again and applied the paint. It held for a while, but the first time they go dirty for longer than 2 weeks they are shot. My advice would be to send them to Prince Wheel Service here in Monroe, NC. The guy does great work refinishing and straightening wheels for the local MB and BMW dealerships. He only charges $100 per wheel and will either apply a baked powder coat or traditional paint. My AMG Monoblock II's look great. Contact for info. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Hendrik Fay Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 11:30 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Q: What kind of rims are these? A: the round kind No 16's didn't really appear widespread till the late 90's, those are the stock mags used from about 84 (14 inch) until the early 90's (15 inch). I have a 14 inch set suitable for 123 and early 201(different offset) and a 15 inch set for post mid 85 MB's (all 124's and 201's, not sure about the 126's). I am toying with the idea of painting the 15 inch set to colour match my blue/black TE, anyone been there, done that and have a write up? Hendrik with a 8 foot stack of rims and tires E M wrote: I thought all original Mercedes rims of that style were 16 ?? Ed 300E ___ 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] geez things are going for cheap on ebay these days
There was a 95 E300 that sold for $2500 near me today, right now there is a 93 2.5 turbo sitting at 3k that is fixing to end. WOW. And to think that I sold that '79 240D automatic for $2500 during the biodiesel craze. -- 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
