[MBZ] BioD 'craze'
Here's an 18 year old local kid whose making a tour in an MB greasecar. Sounds like he could use some of the valuable knowledge found here or even help along the way. http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/autos/article979107.ece Anyone interested might be able to contact him at: www.colinsgreenmachine.com or through the writer at St. Petersburg Times www.sptimes.com Gerry Zoltan Finks wrote: Not to hijack the thread, but since I havent been checking the list lately, I wonder if anyone has become aware of the film that is supposed to come out soon called Fuel. Its about environmental issues and it features a guy who apparently has been driving around in a veggie diesel bus since like the 90s or something. Brian On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 9:45 PM, ernest breakfield erne...@backyardengineering.org wrote: several things i find interesting about this; first is the fact that it's coming to light now that some of the BioD producers there are actually doing exceedingly well, in spite of the complaints that imported US BioD is causing the failure of the EU BioD industry. of more interest to those on this list as well, i have to wonder why EU auto manufacturers keep telling us we can't use Amerikun BioD in their cars because our fuel doesn't meet their standards for BioD, yet it's claimed now that almost 20% of the fuel used in the EU is imported Amerikun fuel,... does that reek of WTF? to anyone else? cheers! e Redghost wrote: And with europe now trying to impose a tariff on US made bioD, there should be more for us. Seems we would import B100, add 1% diesel or some such and then ship that to europe. Get the $1/gal tax rebate and make money on the deal. Should be coming down in price though, since EU wants to impose a $1/gal tariff on our stuff clay On Feb 24, 2009, at 8:43 AM, ernest breakfield wrote: not hardly; yet more BioD stations are springing up here all the time, and the best early ones are getting bigger. while it may not qualify as mainstream, it's certainly not radical anymore. i think that we don't hear as much about it in the press now because it's no longer 'new' and therefore not sensational enough to be interesting anymore. (heck, even i've been doing it for ~5 years already, and i wasn't a particularly early adopter here!) cheers! e -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.4/1976 - Release Date: 02/27/09 13:27:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] A Nissan-ed W123?
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Doesn't make much sense to me this side of the world since the Nissan diesels and parts for them are rare as hens' teeth up here compared to OM617s and their parts. Is the situation reversed in NZ? In Nippon, consumption of new cars is encouraged by taxing the heck out of old cars, so that perfectly serviceable low mile specimens are scrapped or exported. In the Penal Colonies, car prices are kept high by taxes, and there is strong demand for affordable RHD automobiles. Result: There are a lot of used Japanese cars running around Aussieland. 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] OT Pinnacle TV adapter
Craig McCluskey wrote: With the change to digital TV a few days ago, will it still work? The ones with digital tuners, yes. It's been a few years since they made them with analog only tuners. The analog model I bought in 2002 requires a converter box. When I bought my converter last weekend, it was interesting to see that a Magnavox converter was $50 (no mechanical parts, not even a power button), when the Magnavox progressive scan DVD player sitting next to it on the shelf was $30. I figure the converter is selling for 3-4x what it should, due to $40 per unit of government price support. 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] 1986 Mercedes Diesel $600 (jim C?)
Jim Cathey wrote: So just glue them like the heap's are. Cyanoacrylate glue doesn't hold up for this. I've been using 5-minute (clear) epoxy. It yellows, but holds up for at least several years. I'd pay the extra for UV resistant epoxy. I'm pretty sure that both West Systems (here in Michigan) and System Three (closer to your neighborhood) make it. A pint should last you a long time. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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 Pinnacle TV adapter
Wilton Strickland wrote: 1 Jun, people still won't be ready. One of my local stations did the switchover a week and a half ago. Another station disappeared sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I was surprised to find out it still existed when I set up my parents' digital converters over the holidays. Seemed odd that they turned off their analog signal 2-3 months early. 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] 1986 Mercedes Diesel $600 (jim C?)
Kevin Kraly wrote: I forgot all about you, Alex! I'm with you on the clogged fuel filter and/or tank strainer and usual vacuum related tranny quirks. Even with all mechanical problems aside, it's worth $600 if it's in nice shape. Just buy it! If the head isn't cracked, the OM603 is worth more than $600. 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] (SPAM?) Re: OT Pinnacle TV adapter
Jim Cathey wrote: We're down to pretty much two channels: one that didn't switch yet, and the other one, which is the only DTV signal we can receive here. And it's pretty sucky, I find it very hard to watch with all the pixelation and sound dropouts. How big is your antenna/rotor? Last I knew, you could mail order a sizable deep fringe antenna for under $200. If all the transmitters are in the same direction from you, you wouldn't even need the rotor. 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] 300TD KEY JAM STEAL THIS CAR!
This is why there is very little break the lock 20 second theft of Benzes -- it's not possible to snap the tumbler or use a pair of pliers to break the column lock, like you can with GM or Ford. You can't yank the door lock cylinder with a dent puller, either -- all that happens is the little trim piece with the spring loaded door will pop out, you can't get a dent puller into the tumbler. Peter On Feb 27, 2009, at 6:13 PM, Loren Faeth wrote: Wilton's method, is the cheapest, and fastest. I took out a 123 lock using the grind off the pin method, and it is a royal PITA.. After I got the steering lock/lock assy. out, i clamped it in the vise and ground the protective collar into 2 pieces. Then I could pull out the lock. I had tried to drill it, and it dulled all the expensive, exotic bits. After I got the lock out of the steering lock, i took it apart and carried the front piece to a guy who sells drill bits that will go through anything and had him try his drill on it. Blunted his bit too. He asked me what it was, and I said Kryptonite. He pulled out a carbide drill, and it would drill it, but the guy didn't want to drill through it. So, unless you have a carbide drill (Not masonry carbide) forget about drilling it. At 05:55 PM 2/27/2009, you wrote: The correct way to remove it is to take the lower dash panel off and the protector around the assembly. Grind the hardened pin (steering lock release when the key can beturned) off so that you can pull the ignition assembly off the steering column. From this point you can get the tumbler out from the lock assembly, I believe, without turning it (the release is covered when installed). You will need a new tumbler and a new latching assembly, which was $100 or so a few years back. Never use brass keys and never lubricate the lock with grahpite -- both cause it to seize. Peter On Feb 27, 2009, at 1:35 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote: 'Tried to call ya; 'sent me to mail box. 'No way to force it short of a BIG bomb that would likely blow a hole bigger than you want in the neighborhood. Key MUST be in position 1 to slip an unlatching pin (white coathanger wedge-shaped on the end works great) in the small hole to unlock the security unlatch, which will then allow you to unscrew the security ring. If you can turn the key to position 1 and insert an unlatching pin, the tumbler exchange takes about 30 seconds; otherwise much trouble - grinding, etc. 'No way to force it. In Oct 07, I had same problem with my 124 - could not turn key to position 1. After many tries with different key, including new key, I attached a key to the vibrating plate of a vibrating sander, inserted the key, turned the sander on, and in about 5 seconds, turned the key to position 1. After the key was in position 1, it took me about 30 seconds to remove the old tumbler and insert a new one - 'saved 'bout $700 labor cost of grinding/ cutting out old one. Try the vibrating key method before resorting to grinding, etc. Mine worked beautifully. My # 919-734-2830 Wilton - Original Message - From: Rick Hawkins Java macj...@aol.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 1:37 PM Subject: [MBZ] 300TD KEY JAM STEAL THIS CAR! Folks, We have a friend and customer with a jammed ignition lock cylinder on a 1983 300TD We've tried a couple of different keys. We are going to try tap and turn. The big ring is in place around the cylinder. Does the key have to be in position 1 to push in the little pin and remove that? Any way to force it. Can we simply drill the lock? Can we remove the entire lock assembly from the steering column? Just what is the quickest and least destructive option to remove the lock cylinder? Since he's in a hurry, please email ideas to me directly at macj...@aol.com and the list. My cell is 706 540-3285 if anyone has any good voice encouragement. Thanks for your help!! thanks, xx rick Rick Hawkins www.javaphoto.com www.javacycles.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/ 20090227/64 da56f2/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
Re: [MBZ] OT Pinnacle TV adapter
'My thoughts, too. 'Seems they jack the price of 'em way the hell up and get TWO prices for 'em - the $40 from Uncle plus another $40 - $50 from consumer. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 6:33 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Pinnacle TV adapter Craig McCluskey wrote: With the change to digital TV a few days ago, will it still work? The ones with digital tuners, yes. It's been a few years since they made them with analog only tuners. The analog model I bought in 2002 requires a converter box. When I bought my converter last weekend, it was interesting to see that a Magnavox converter was $50 (no mechanical parts, not even a power button), when the Magnavox progressive scan DVD player sitting next to it on the shelf was $30. I figure the converter is selling for 3-4x what it should, due to $40 per unit of government price support. 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] Caliper Repair?
Yeah... Remove caliper. Pry out the fried dust sheild. Note location of shield and the raised portion of the piston lip. Clean the caliper completely with a brass brush and brake parts cleaner -- don't get any crap into the brake line fitting. You must have the pad slots completely clean anyway. Since these are in decent, if leaking shape, you can then pry off the torn and leaking dust boot and use a pair of screwdrivers to pry up on the piston and remove it (there are two, one on each side -- do one at a time). Be carefull to pry straight out. You can also use LOW air pressure by clamping one piston at a time with a C-clamp to pop the other one out. 10 psi, Max,-- When the piston it out, clean it up with a shop rag and some brake parts cleaner. NO ABRASIVES. Should clean up well. If corroded, scratched, or gouged, replace the caliper. Pits above the seal with the piston all the way in can be ignored, though. Inside the bore of the caliper is a square seal in a slot. Use a bent pick to remove this -- likely rather hard by now -- and DO NOT GOUGE THE BORE. A scratch will require a new caliper Clean with brake parts cleaner, and if there is rust and corrosion built up above the seal slot, you can remove it with ScotchBrite IF you do not touch the rest of the bore. NO ABRASIVES IN THE BORE -- the caliper will stick. I like to use a hard scraper instead. There must be clearance for the piston -- must fall right down to the seal, no drag. Flush VERY well if you had to use scotchbrite on the outer lip -- any grit between the bore and piston will cause it to stick. I prefer to scrape with a hard scraper, but you still have to clean like a nut. Install the new seal after coating it with brake fluid. Don't use anything sharp to push it in place, or you will have to get a new one when you slice it. Wipe some brake fluid onto the piston and place it in correct orientation (which is why it's nice to do one at a time) and press it down with a thin piece of wood put through the caliper. You may need to rock it back and forth a tiny bit to get it over the seal initially, but it will drop down with minimal pressure once the seal is on the chrome part of the piston. Install the new dust boot -- this is the worst part as you wont' have the fancy tool to press it down over the outer edge. A thin wood strip works well for me, but it's still a pain. Place the new heat shield into the piston and carefully press into place. Be sure you have it aligned correctly before you push the center down, as it's impossible to get them back out without bending them all to bits. Repeat for the other side. Install calipers and new pads. Put a smear of anti-seize on the back of the pad where the piston touches, and along the sides of the backing plate on both sides (NOT on the friction material). This prevents squeal and keeps the corrosion down on the pad slots so the pads don't stick. And, ALWAYS, replace the rotors if there is a distinct lip at the outer edge. There is very little margin for excessive wear on those rotors, and if they are showing a distinct lip, the backing plate on the pads will hit the anti-rattle spring before the friction material is worn off. When this happens, the pistons will become cocked in the bore and stick, causing the brakes to drag. The resultant heat will fry the dust boot, allowing dirt and water into the bore, and wreck the caliper. Peter On Feb 27, 2009, at 9:15 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Anybody got a step by step on caliper repair? Hammie the '83 240D went to my Indy's last week for the brake pedal going to the floor. Turns out the rear calipers which I didn't replace last summer were leaking bad. One of the front calipers I did replace last summer is leaking a little... I had him replace the rears, I figure I'll deal with the front myself. Originally I'd planned to rebuild the old fronts anyway so I figured this was a good way to start, then take the ones I'd bought and shove 'em up the kid's nose at Advance Auto. Then it occured to me I'd probably be better to throw a rebuild kit into the leaker myself. I'll probably even learn something before I'm done. -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/ attachments/20090227/6f7d063e/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:
Re: [MBZ] Noisy Shifter
On Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:59:16 -0600 Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Craig wrote: Have you tried replacing the bushings that hold each end of the rod between the shifter and transmission? I have that problem, but on a W123. Bushings from both ends of the rod are missing. But that's lower on the list than the front end stuff. I can understand that. It is, however, much simpler and much less expensive. IIRC, I coated the new bushings with Vaseline to be able to get them in easier. 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] (SPAM?) Re: OT Pinnacle TV adapter
Digital signal strength is very low currently due to FCC rules. I think the are supposed to be stronger after the switch, but I'm hoping the rules are changed. Otherwise I'll be able to see only one channel of any value (my local PBS station) instead of the three we get currently. In case you've not been paying much attention, many of the stations will also be changing their broadcast frequency as well, most moving to UHF from VHF. I seem to remember than Chanels 7-9 will go away completely, as those frequencies are going to be used for something else. Peter On Feb 28, 2009, at 5:45 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Jim Cathey wrote: We're down to pretty much two channels: one that didn't switch yet, and the other one, which is the only DTV signal we can receive here. And it's pretty sucky, I find it very hard to watch with all the pixelation and sound dropouts. How big is your antenna/rotor? Last I knew, you could mail order a sizable deep fringe antenna for under $200. If all the transmitters are in the same direction from you, you wouldn't even need the rotor. 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] (SPAM?) Re: OT Pinnacle TV adapter
Peter Frederick wrote: Digital signal strength is very low currently due to FCC rules. I think the are supposed to be stronger after the switch, but I'm hoping the rules are changed. Otherwise I'll be able to see only one channel of any value (my local PBS station) instead of the three we get currently. I had to rescan my parents' converter boxes last week when Channel 10 went all-digital, because digital channels 10-1 and 10-2 had moved. 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
[MBZ] STupid 190D tranny
OK, here we go again. You all remember the 190D I bought with a bad tranny, put a used tranny I had it in, would not shift past 2nd. Yanked it out, put another tranny in. It too would not shift past 2nd. I played with it for a bit, shifting it back and forth from forward to reverse etc then all the sudden it started shifting just fine. So, I have been driving that car for the last 2 months without a bit of problems. Yesterday on the way to work, I get off the highway, stop at the light at the end of the ramp, then go, guess what, wont upshift!! WTF? I drove the last 3 miles to work in 2nd then after work I messed with it a bit. The fluid level is fine, not burned or anything like that. The cable seems to pull out and go back in just fine. I dont really think its the kickdown stuck. I drove it around the parking lot and I was thinking it was in first, but if I put it down into low you can then feel it shift down to first. SO apparantly its starting out in 2nd, and not downshift to 1st upon takeoff like it normally would. If you do kick it down to 1st, it will not upshift to 2nd. Otherwise, if it starts in 2nd, it stays in 2nd. What the heck could the problem be? Im going to change the fluid and filter again thinking maybe its plugged up or something. What all else would prevent an upshift? -- 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] (SPAM?) Re: OT Pinnacle TV adapter
How big is your antenna/rotor? Not very. Same old rabbit ears/piece of wire on the floor/ strange circular ring on top of the house. Last I knew, you could mail order a sizable deep fringe antenna for under $200. More money to soak out of the consumer for the 'upgrade'! If all the transmitters are in the same direction from you, you wouldn't even need the rotor. Nope, they're in two different directions. One antenna we can see (and that's the one we're getting signal from), the others are all behind a rather large hill. I ran two pieces of RG6 up to the chimney during the new construction. The plan is for two antennae and to mix them down in the equipment room and then route the result (whether on coax or Ethernet) to wherever the TV is going to end up. Someday. SO much better than just taking the TV out of the box and plugging it in. Yes-siree! -- 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] Caliper Repair?
Be carefull to pry straight out. You can also use LOW air pressure by clamping one piston at a time with a C-clamp to pop the other one out. 10 psi, Max,-- The best method I've found to get these out is to pump them out using a clean grease gun and water. (Assuming they're not ready to just pull right out with gentle pressure.) The caliper threads right on the end of the grease gun, and you're going to want to clean out the caliper guts anyway. The pumping is high pressure but low volume, so the extraction is very controlled. And no air-pressure spring to slam the puck into you or the caliper, breaking something like fingers or itself. -- 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] STupid 190D tranny
OK, here we go again...What all else would prevent an upshift? I'm starting to feel better about all the work I spent on converting ours to a stickshift! -- 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] STupid 190D tranny
If I end up having to pull this thing back out, Im converting it to a 5 speed, I got everything I need in another car to do it. Jim Cathey wrote: OK, here we go again...What all else would prevent an upshift? I'm starting to feel better about all the work I spent on converting ours to a stickshift! -- 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 -- 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] Need Transmission
Hello All - Great service here. I need a transmission for a 1995 Mercedes E320. Anybody got one for sale that works? Peter -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090227/896fcbda/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] A Nissan-ed W123?
Well, that will have a negative impact on my decision to visit Australia. Japanese car induced nausea is not something I'm willing to tolerate on a vacation. --- On Sat, 2/28/09, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] A Nissan-ed W123? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 6:26 AM Alex Chamberlain wrote: Result: There are a lot of used Japanese cars running around Aussieland. 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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090228/4d26ddb6/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] Caliper Repair?
How about some detail on caliper rebuild part. I tried this once and could only get one piston out. You have to block up bore on removed piston side and have a blast of air from a compressor which I didn't have at the time to pop the other piston out. I gave up and just bought a new one. --- On Fri, 2/27/09, Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com wrote: From: Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Caliper Repair? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Friday, February 27, 2009, 10:25 PM On Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:15:32 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Anybody got a step by step on caliper repair? Sure: 1. Loosen lug bolts a little. 2. Jack car up and put on jack stands. 3. Remove wheels. 4. Remove calipers. 5. Rebuild calipers. 6. Put calipers back on. 7. Bleed brakes. 8. Put wheels back on. 9. Lower car partially and complete tightening of lug bolts. 10. Lower car completely. :-) Then it occured to me I'd probably be better to throw a rebuild kit into the leaker myself. I'll probably even learn something before I'm done. Yup. 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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090228/fb418713/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] STupid 190D tranny
I think you are on the right track. I had a similar experience with a 124. I changed the filter and fluid and all was well. Sun Valley said to always use Mann filter in the 124. I had an elring from Rusty. Since then I have been buying the Manns from Rusty, but you have to also order the gasket. The elrings come with a gasket. BTW, I have several elrings, if anyone wants to buy them. At 09:30 AM 2/28/2009, you wrote: OK, here we go again. You all remember the 190D I bought with a bad tranny, put a used tranny I had it in, would not shift past 2nd. Yanked it out, put another tranny in. It too would not shift past 2nd. I played with it for a bit, shifting it back and forth from forward to reverse etc then all the sudden it started shifting just fine. So, I have been driving that car for the last 2 months without a bit of problems. Yesterday on the way to work, I get off the highway, stop at the light at the end of the ramp, then go, guess what, wont upshift!! WTF? I drove the last 3 miles to work in 2nd then after work I messed with it a bit. The fluid level is fine, not burned or anything like that. The cable seems to pull out and go back in just fine. I dont really think its the kickdown stuck. I drove it around the parking lot and I was thinking it was in first, but if I put it down into low you can then feel it shift down to first. SO apparantly its starting out in 2nd, and not downshift to 1st upon takeoff like it normally would. If you do kick it down to 1st, it will not upshift to 2nd. Otherwise, if it starts in 2nd, it stays in 2nd. What the heck could the problem be? Im going to change the fluid and filter again thinking maybe its plugged up or something. What all else would prevent an upshift? -- 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 Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT Pinnacle TV adapter
Try this http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/01/maker_workshop_pdf_dtv_antenna.html They supposedly work quite well. When I find a few minutes I'm gonna make one and put it up on the pole where an old marginal antenna is now. --R Jim Cathey wrote: How big is your antenna/rotor? Not very. Same old rabbit ears/piece of wire on the floor/ strange circular ring on top of the house. Last I knew, you could mail order a sizable deep fringe antenna for under $200. More money to soak out of the consumer for the 'upgrade'! If all the transmitters are in the same direction from you, you wouldn't even need the rotor. Nope, they're in two different directions. One antenna we can see (and that's the one we're getting signal from), the others are all behind a rather large hill. I ran two pieces of RG6 up to the chimney during the new construction. The plan is for two antennae and to mix them down in the equipment room and then route the result (whether on coax or Ethernet) to wherever the TV is going to end up. Someday. SO much better than just taking the TV out of the box and plugging it in. Yes-siree! -- 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] Need Transmission
Rusty will. http://www.buymbparts.com (unbeatable service) Kaleb may. For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com Support your sponsors! Fred Moir Lynn MA 190DT Bent. 190DT Blue. 300TD Sunshine. At 09:03 AM 2/27/2009, you wrote: Hello All - Great service here. I need a transmission for a 1995 Mercedes E320. Anybody got one for sale that works? Peter -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090227/896fcbda/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/20090228/3b4d1125/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] STupid 190D tranny
Valve body or governor. Peter On Feb 28, 2009, at 9:30 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: OK, here we go again. You all remember the 190D I bought with a bad tranny, put a used tranny I had it in, would not shift past 2nd. Yanked it out, put another tranny in. It too would not shift past 2nd. I played with it for a bit, shifting it back and forth from forward to reverse etc then all the sudden it started shifting just fine. So, I have been driving that car for the last 2 months without a bit of problems. Yesterday on the way to work, I get off the highway, stop at the light at the end of the ramp, then go, guess what, wont upshift!! WTF? I drove the last 3 miles to work in 2nd then after work I messed with it a bit. The fluid level is fine, not burned or anything like that. The cable seems to pull out and go back in just fine. I dont really think its the kickdown stuck. I drove it around the parking lot and I was thinking it was in first, but if I put it down into low you can then feel it shift down to first. SO apparantly its starting out in 2nd, and not downshift to 1st upon takeoff like it normally would. If you do kick it down to 1st, it will not upshift to 2nd. Otherwise, if it starts in 2nd, it stays in 2nd. What the heck could the problem be? Im going to change the fluid and filter again thinking maybe its plugged up or something. What all else would prevent an upshift? -- 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] (SPAM?) Re: OT Pinnacle TV adapter
I'm using the ancient omnidirectional antenna my father put up in the antic 40 years ago or more for FM. Works just fine for analog (lots of snow, but good audio signal), but I'll have to put on a new antenna this spring for digital. Fortunately we have most of the transmitters off to the southeast, only one station is to the north and we can't get that all the time now, even analog. I suppose I'll have to get a rotator for that one. Vastly cheaper than cable, and since you can only get ONE PBS station on cable no matter where you are or how many are out there, I'm sticking with broadcast in any case. Peter On Feb 28, 2009, at 9:37 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: How big is your antenna/rotor? Not very. Same old rabbit ears/piece of wire on the floor/ strange circular ring on top of the house. Last I knew, you could mail order a sizable deep fringe antenna for under $200. More money to soak out of the consumer for the 'upgrade'! If all the transmitters are in the same direction from you, you wouldn't even need the rotor. Nope, they're in two different directions. One antenna we can see (and that's the one we're getting signal from), the others are all behind a rather large hill. I ran two pieces of RG6 up to the chimney during the new construction. The plan is for two antennae and to mix them down in the equipment room and then route the result (whether on coax or Ethernet) to wherever the TV is going to end up. Someday. SO much better than just taking the TV out of the box and plugging it in. Yes-siree! -- 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] (SPAM?) Re: OT Pinnacle TV adapter
It's a conspiracy to get you away from the TV --- On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 9:37 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: SO much better than just taking the TV out of the box and plugging it in. Yes-siree! -- Jim -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090228/b37f303c/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] Caliper Repair?
You can also use brake fluid and the master cylinder in the car, although it's a PITA to do it attached to the brake hose. You are going to change the fluid anyway I do that with stuck ones, the rest have all come out very easily with two screwdrivers. Peter On Feb 28, 2009, at 9:39 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: Be carefull to pry straight out. You can also use LOW air pressure by clamping one piston at a time with a C-clamp to pop the other one out. 10 psi, Max,-- The best method I've found to get these out is to pump them out using a clean grease gun and water. (Assuming they're not ready to just pull right out with gentle pressure.) The caliper threads right on the end of the grease gun, and you're going to want to clean out the caliper guts anyway. The pumping is high pressure but low volume, so the extraction is very controlled. And no air-pressure spring to slam the puck into you or the caliper, breaking something like fingers or itself. -- 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] (SPAM?) Re: OT Pinnacle TV adapter
Remember that you MUST have a proper ground AND a lightening arrester on a good ground, else you risk both a serious house fire and an exploded TV from lightening strikes. This is particularly important if you live in 'burb with no trees around. Peter On Feb 28, 2009, at 10:15 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: Try this http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/01/ maker_workshop_pdf_dtv_antenna.html They supposedly work quite well. When I find a few minutes I'm gonna make one and put it up on the pole where an old marginal antenna is now. --R Jim Cathey wrote: How big is your antenna/rotor? Not very. Same old rabbit ears/piece of wire on the floor/ strange circular ring on top of the house. Last I knew, you could mail order a sizable deep fringe antenna for under $200. More money to soak out of the consumer for the 'upgrade'! If all the transmitters are in the same direction from you, you wouldn't even need the rotor. Nope, they're in two different directions. One antenna we can see (and that's the one we're getting signal from), the others are all behind a rather large hill. I ran two pieces of RG6 up to the chimney during the new construction. The plan is for two antennae and to mix them down in the equipment room and then route the result (whether on coax or Ethernet) to wherever the TV is going to end up. Someday. SO much better than just taking the TV out of the box and plugging it in. Yes-siree! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Caliper Repair?
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Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT Pinnacle TV adapter
This applies to outdoor antennas, of course. Unlikely to get a strike on an attic antenna, but I suppose anything is possible. Peter On Feb 28, 2009, at 11:20 AM, Peter Frederick wrote: Remember that you MUST have a proper ground AND a lightening arrester on a good ground, else you risk both a serious house fire and an exploded TV from lightening strikes. This is particularly important if you live in 'burb with no trees around. Peter On Feb 28, 2009, at 10:15 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: Try this http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/01/ maker_workshop_pdf_dtv_antenna.html They supposedly work quite well. When I find a few minutes I'm gonna make one and put it up on the pole where an old marginal antenna is now. --R Jim Cathey wrote: How big is your antenna/rotor? Not very. Same old rabbit ears/piece of wire on the floor/ strange circular ring on top of the house. Last I knew, you could mail order a sizable deep fringe antenna for under $200. More money to soak out of the consumer for the 'upgrade'! If all the transmitters are in the same direction from you, you wouldn't even need the rotor. Nope, they're in two different directions. One antenna we can see (and that's the one we're getting signal from), the others are all behind a rather large hill. I ran two pieces of RG6 up to the chimney during the new construction. The plan is for two antennae and to mix them down in the equipment room and then route the result (whether on coax or Ethernet) to wherever the TV is going to end up. Someday. SO much better than just taking the TV out of the box and plugging it in. Yes-siree! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Caliper Repair?
done. -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/ attachments/20090227/6f7d063e/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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/ attachments/20090228/4188e235/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] Caliper Repair?
the rears, I figure I'll deal with the front myself. Originally I'd planned to rebuild the old fronts anyway so I figured this was a good way to start, then take the ones I'd bought and shove 'em up the kid's nose at Advance Auto. Then it occured to me I'd probably be better to throw a rebuild kit into the leaker myself. I'll probably even learn something before I'm done. -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/ attachments/20090227/6f7d063e/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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/ attachments/20090228/4188e235/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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090228/4eac6c71/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] Attn Kaleb: Auto shop going out of business auction
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Re: [MBZ] 1986 Mercedes Diesel $600 (jim C?)
Since it's a 1 year engine only in the '87 300D and 2 in the '86 and '87 300SDL, I can understand! I'd be all over it if parking and budget permitted. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] AUX Air Valve ??
Hi Everyone, Not sure the Mercedes name for the part, but the AUX Air Valve. The air valve which allows extrat air on start up on gassers on the CIS system. Anyway, I've been going over the car a bit when the weather has allowed. I idle is somewhat high, and stays high. I've been looking for air leaks. I check the boot on the horn, fine, two hoses going to the AUX, fine. I pulled the Valve off, (the one that looks like a tomato paste can) and flushed well with brake cleaner. I stuck my finger in, and I can move the small flapper valve to the fully open with my baby finger. I stuck it in the freezer for half hour, too see if much movement. My question is, I want to do the test again, both freezer, and also heating it up, and then observe an movement. Freezer is easy, but what temp should I heat it to, to see that it closes as it should?? Thanks in advance. Also, if it's fried, does anyone have a used one laying about for an '88, W124 3.0 ? Ed 300E, just passed emissions with flying colours. Not bad for 344,465 kms. ;-) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090228/fd276c14/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] Sterring gearbox
I need a replacement Steering G'box and found one in a 83. Which PS GB's will fit a 78 240D W123? I hope you will say any other W123 - ;-) LarryT 78 240D 91 300D -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090228/72999d0d/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] AUX Air Valve ??
So, how did the baby finger feel after half an hour in the freezer. Did it move freely? I know it's a reach, but I couldn't help it. He,he. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 2:47 PM Subject: [MBZ] AUX Air Valve ?? Hi Everyone, Not sure the Mercedes name for the part, but the AUX Air Valve. The air valve which allows extrat air on start up on gassers on the CIS system. Anyway, I've been going over the car a bit when the weather has allowed. I idle is somewhat high, and stays high. I've been looking for air leaks. I check the boot on the horn, fine, two hoses going to the AUX, fine. I pulled the Valve off, (the one that looks like a tomato paste can) and flushed well with brake cleaner. I stuck my finger in, and I can move the small flapper valve to the fully open with my baby finger. I stuck it in the freezer for half hour, too see if much movement. My question is, I want to do the test again, both freezer, and also heating it up, and then observe an movement. Freezer is easy, but what temp should I heat it to, to see that it closes as it should?? Thanks in advance. Also, if it's fried, does anyone have a used one laying about for an '88, W124 3.0 ? Ed 300E, just passed emissions with flying colours. Not bad for 344,465 kms. ;-) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090228/fd 276c14/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] Greg doing an acceleration run in the 2.5T
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CNARxBeyCs The 0-60 is 13 seconds, which, IIRC, is exactly what it's supposed to be. :-) He's FINALLY decided to buy the car off of me. He's given me a todo list, and it'll be delivered to him when he gets out of boot camp (early May). 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] Greg doing an acceleration run in the 2.5T
Damnit, you make my SDL jealous! Luther John Robbins wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CNARxBeyCs The 0-60 is 13 seconds, which, IIRC, is exactly what it's supposed to be. :-) He's FINALLY decided to buy the car off of me. He's given me a todo list, and it'll be delivered to him when he gets out of boot camp (early May). John -- 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] Attn Kaleb: Auto shop going out of business auction
That could be seriously dangerous to visit that shop. With a truck and trailer in tow, deadly. --R John Robbins wrote: http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/pts/1051378587.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] Attn Kaleb: Auto shop going out of business auction
On Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:22:01 -0600 John Robbins je...@msstate.edu wrote: http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/pts/1051378587.html Lots of good stuff! A little far for me, though. 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] AUX Air Valve ??
Feeling still hasn't returned yet, and I seem to have a AUX stuck on the end of it now too. lol Ed 300E 2009/2/28 Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com So, how did the baby finger feel after half an hour in the freezer. Did it move freely? I know it's a reach, but I couldn't help it. He,he. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 2:47 PM Subject: [MBZ] AUX Air Valve ?? Hi Everyone, Not sure the Mercedes name for the part, but the AUX Air Valve. The air valve which allows extrat air on start up on gassers on the CIS system. Anyway, I've been going over the car a bit when the weather has allowed. I idle is somewhat high, and stays high. I've been looking for air leaks. I check the boot on the horn, fine, two hoses going to the AUX, fine. I pulled the Valve off, (the one that looks like a tomato paste can) and flushed well with brake cleaner. I stuck my finger in, and I can move the small flapper valve to the fully open with my baby finger. I stuck it in the freezer for half hour, too see if much movement. My question is, I want to do the test again, both freezer, and also heating it up, and then observe an movement. Freezer is easy, but what temp should I heat it to, to see that it closes as it should?? Thanks in advance. Also, if it's fried, does anyone have a used one laying about for an '88, W124 3.0 ? Ed 300E, just passed emissions with flying colours. Not bad for 344,465 kms. ;-) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090228/fd 276c14/attachment.htmlhttp://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090228/fd%0A276c14/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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090228/0ea5d95e/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] dijatul
1 Jun, people still won't be ready. Wilton.. So true. During my military period, I learned that no matter what, there is that 10% that never get the word. RLE ** Get a jump start on your taxes. Find a tax professional in your neighborhood today. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=Tax+Return+Preparation+%26+Filingamp;ncid=emlcntusyelp0004) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090228/73f6a432/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] TV converters
The ones with digital tuners, yes. It's been a few years since they made them with analog only tuners Nothing required if you are on cable. RLE ** Get a jump start on your taxes. Find a tax professional in your neighborhood today. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=Tax+Return+Preparation+%26+Filingamp;ncid=emlcntusyelp0004) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090228/c31e39d5/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] Need Transmission
I dont have one. Frederick W Moir wrote: Rusty will. http://www.buymbparts.com (unbeatable service) Kaleb may. For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com Support your sponsors! Fred Moir Lynn MA 190DT Bent. 190DT Blue. 300TD Sunshine. At 09:03 AM 2/27/2009, you wrote: Hello All - Great service here. I need a transmission for a 1995 Mercedes E320. Anybody got one for sale that works? Peter -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090227/896fcbda/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/20090228/3b4d1125/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 -- 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] STupid 190D tranny
well the tranny has been sitting a while before I installed it, I figured after it started working it was cleared out. How do you check what is stuck in the valve body or govenor? Peter Frederick wrote: Valve body or governor. Peter On Feb 28, 2009, at 9:30 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: OK, here we go again. You all remember the 190D I bought with a bad tranny, put a used tranny I had it in, would not shift past 2nd. Yanked it out, put another tranny in. It too would not shift past 2nd. I played with it for a bit, shifting it back and forth from forward to reverse etc then all the sudden it started shifting just fine. So, I have been driving that car for the last 2 months without a bit of problems. Yesterday on the way to work, I get off the highway, stop at the light at the end of the ramp, then go, guess what, wont upshift!! WTF? I drove the last 3 miles to work in 2nd then after work I messed with it a bit. The fluid level is fine, not burned or anything like that. The cable seems to pull out and go back in just fine. I dont really think its the kickdown stuck. I drove it around the parking lot and I was thinking it was in first, but if I put it down into low you can then feel it shift down to first. SO apparantly its starting out in 2nd, and not downshift to 1st upon takeoff like it normally would. If you do kick it down to 1st, it will not upshift to 2nd. Otherwise, if it starts in 2nd, it stays in 2nd. What the heck could the problem be? Im going to change the fluid and filter again thinking maybe its plugged up or something. What all else would prevent an upshift? -- 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.4/1976 - Release Date: 02/27/09 13:27:00 -- 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] Attn Kaleb: Auto shop going out of business auction
interesting, all I need is more stuff though. John Robbins wrote: http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/pts/1051378587.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.4/1976 - Release Date: 02/27/09 13:27:00 -- 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] Greg doing an acceleration run in the 2.5T
damn, oh well, I didnt need that thing anyway. John Robbins wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CNARxBeyCs The 0-60 is 13 seconds, which, IIRC, is exactly what it's supposed to be. :-) He's FINALLY decided to buy the car off of me. He's given me a todo list, and it'll be delivered to him when he gets out of boot camp (early May). 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 -- 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] Attn Kaleb: Auto shop going out of business auction
I just happen to have a truck and trailer standing by, no room in the garage though. Rich Thomas wrote: That could be seriously dangerous to visit that shop. With a truck and trailer in tow, deadly. --R John Robbins wrote: http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/pts/1051378587.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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.4/1976 - Release Date: 02/27/09 13:27:00 -- 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] dijatul
Bernard Montgomery's famous line was the only thing you can be sure of is that the one person that really needs the information won't get it He used that as the basis for all of his planning, meaning that he made absolutely certain that everyone knew what those in the next section were supposed to do and what should be done if it didn't happen. Peter On Feb 28, 2009, at 3:07 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: 1 Jun, people still won't be ready. Wilton.. So true. During my military period, I learned that no matter what, there is that 10% that never get the word. RLE ** Get a jump start on your taxes. Find a tax professional in your neighborhood today. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=Tax+Return+Preparation+%26 +Filingamp;ncid=emlcntusyelp0004) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/ attachments/20090228/73f6a432/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] Strange block heater
I got my box of parts from Rusty - included a new block heater cord. When I reached in under the airfilter to unplug the old one, the connector felt odd. From underneath I could see it. Attached is a picture of it. Not like any block heater I've seen before on these cars. Anyone else seen one like this? I think the knurled ring is what holds the connector to the heater. The outside end of the cable is wearing, and my meter says there's not a low impedance path from chassis ground to AC safety ground. Anyway, it's still functions and gets plugged into a GFCI outlet - so for now I guess I'll leave it. -- Philip -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: block-heater_odd.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 29048 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090228/c190990b/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
Re: [MBZ] STupid 190D tranny
You will need to get the pressure specs and the gauge hook-ups to test the control pressures and shift points. Peter On Feb 28, 2009, at 4:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: well the tranny has been sitting a while before I installed it, I figured after it started working it was cleared out. How do you check what is stuck in the valve body or govenor? Peter Frederick wrote: Valve body or governor. Peter On Feb 28, 2009, at 9:30 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: OK, here we go again. You all remember the 190D I bought with a bad tranny, put a used tranny I had it in, would not shift past 2nd. Yanked it out, put another tranny in. It too would not shift past 2nd. I played with it for a bit, shifting it back and forth from forward to reverse etc then all the sudden it started shifting just fine. So, I have been driving that car for the last 2 months without a bit of problems. Yesterday on the way to work, I get off the highway, stop at the light at the end of the ramp, then go, guess what, wont upshift!! WTF? I drove the last 3 miles to work in 2nd then after work I messed with it a bit. The fluid level is fine, not burned or anything like that. The cable seems to pull out and go back in just fine. I dont really think its the kickdown stuck. I drove it around the parking lot and I was thinking it was in first, but if I put it down into low you can then feel it shift down to first. SO apparantly its starting out in 2nd, and not downshift to 1st upon takeoff like it normally would. If you do kick it down to 1st, it will not upshift to 2nd. Otherwise, if it starts in 2nd, it stays in 2nd. What the heck could the problem be? Im going to change the fluid and filter again thinking maybe its plugged up or something. What all else would prevent an upshift? -- 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 - --- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.4/1976 - Release Date: 02/27/09 13:27:00 -- 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Strange block heater
I have seen plenty of those, its just a different brand. Philip wrote: I got my box of parts from Rusty - included a new block heater cord. When I reached in under the airfilter to unplug the old one, the connector felt odd. From underneath I could see it. Attached is a picture of it. Not like any block heater I've seen before on these cars. Anyone else seen one like this? I think the knurled ring is what holds the connector to the heater. The outside end of the cable is wearing, and my meter says there's not a low impedance path from chassis ground to AC safety ground. Anyway, it's still functions and gets plugged into a GFCI outlet - so for now I guess I'll leave it. -- Philip -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: block-heater_odd.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 29048 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090228/c190990b/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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.4/1976 - Release Date: 02/27/09 13:27:00 -- 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] STupid 190D tranny
yea, I kind of figured, where would one find a gauge that would work? Peter Frederick wrote: You will need to get the pressure specs and the gauge hook-ups to test the control pressures and shift points. Peter -- 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] Strange block heater
your old one is 500W and the new cable you got is for the new 400W heater. Chris '85 300SD 241K mi/'92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/'75 240D/'80 300SD/'82 300SD/'83 240D/'84 300Dt/'85 300Dt Cali (parting out)/'87 190E 2.3 (parting out) --- On Sat, 2/28/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Strange block heater To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 4:33 PM I have seen plenty of those, its just a different brand. Philip wrote: I got my box of parts from Rusty - included a new block heater cord. When I reached in under the airfilter to unplug the old one, the connector felt odd. From underneath I could see it. Attached is a picture of it. Not like any block heater I've seen before on these cars. Anyone else seen one like this? I think the knurled ring is what holds the connector to the heater. The outside end of the cable is wearing, and my meter says there's not a low impedance path from chassis ground to AC safety ground. Anyway, it's still functions and gets plugged into a GFCI outlet - so for now I guess I'll leave it. -- Philip -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: block-heater_odd.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 29048 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090228/c190990b/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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.4/1976 - Release Date: 02/27/09 13:27:00 -- 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Strange block heater
'Looks somewhat like an aircraft-type Cannon plug (electrical connector). 'Probably turn than knurled ring counterclockwise to unscrew it, then pull it upward to disconnect it. Wilton - Original Message - From: Philip phi...@dni-inc.com To: Mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 3:31 PM Subject: [MBZ] Strange block heater I got my box of parts from Rusty - included a new block heater cord. When I reached in under the airfilter to unplug the old one, the connector felt odd. From underneath I could see it. Attached is a picture of it. Not like any block heater I've seen before on these cars. Anyone else seen one like this? I think the knurled ring is what holds the connector to the heater. The outside end of the cable is wearing, and my meter says there's not a low impedance path from chassis ground to AC safety ground. Anyway, it's still functions and gets plugged into a GFCI outlet - so for now I guess I'll leave it. -- Philip -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: block-heater_odd.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 29048 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090228/c1 90990b/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
Re: [MBZ] Strange block heater
That's an odd one alright. Probably a good idea to keep using it until it fails. --- On Sat, 2/28/09, Philip phi...@dni-inc.com wrote: From: Philip phi...@dni-inc.com Subject: [MBZ] Strange block heater To: Mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 3:31 PM I got my box of parts from Rusty - included a new block heater cord. When I reached in under the airfilter to unplug the old one, the connector felt odd. From underneath I could see it. Attached is a picture of it. Not like any block heater I've seen before on these cars. Anyone else seen one like this? I think the knurled ring is what holds the connector to the heater. The outside end of the cable is wearing, and my meter says there's not a low impedance path from chassis ground to AC safety ground. Anyway, it's still functions and gets plugged into a GFCI outlet - so for now I guess I'll leave it. -- Philip -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: block-heater_odd.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 29048 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090228/c190990b/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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090228/8306df08/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] A Nissan-ed W123?
The laws have been changed, not real sure how but it is real difficult to import a car newer than 88. Something along the lines that you have to prove that the model you want to bring in is a 'collectors' specimen (which means it was not sold here), or if you own a car overseas for 12 months you can bring it back with you. Stupid thing is you can still get the high performance Japanese rice rockets, which go fast but have questionable safety ratings. We are seeing quite a few kids wipe themselves out with these things, they don't have the skills to handle the speed and when they come off the rails the ricers just fall apart. However SH Benzes are a no no because the model line up for Japan/HK/other RHD nations was pretty much the same as Oz. Hendrik Mitch Haley wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: Doesn't make much sense to me this side of the world since the Nissan diesels and parts for them are rare as hens' teeth up here compared to OM617s and their parts. Is the situation reversed in NZ? In Nippon, consumption of new cars is encouraged by taxing the heck out of old cars, so that perfectly serviceable low mile specimens are scrapped or exported. In the Penal Colonies, car prices are kept high by taxes, and there is strong demand for affordable RHD automobiles. Result: There are a lot of used Japanese cars running around Aussieland. 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] AUX Air Valve/idle air valve/idle speed adjuster/idle control valve
I take it you are talking about the electrically operated idle air valve (MB call it the idle speed adjuster) that sits just forward of the fuel distributor? http://www.buymbparts.com/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=1988-MERCEDES-300eyearid=1988%40%401988makeid=63%40%40MERCEDES%40%40Xmodelid=6200%3AMBC|1507%3AED|1013%40%40300Ecatid=240621@@Fuel+Injectionsubcatid=240654@@Idle+Control+Valvemode=PA The test for these things is applying battery voltage and you should hear it move. Hendrik E M wrote: Hi Everyone, Not sure the Mercedes name for the part, but the AUX Air Valve. The air valve which allows extrat air on start up on gassers on the CIS system. Anyway, I've been going over the car a bit when the weather has allowed. I idle is somewhat high, and stays high. I've been looking for air leaks. I check the boot on the horn, fine, two hoses going to the AUX, fine. I pulled the Valve off, (the one that looks like a tomato paste can) and flushed well with brake cleaner. I stuck my finger in, and I can move the small flapper valve to the fully open with my baby finger. I stuck it in the freezer for half hour, too see if much movement. My question is, I want to do the test again, both freezer, and also heating it up, and then observe an movement. Freezer is easy, but what temp should I heat it to, to see that it closes as it should?? Thanks in advance. Also, if it's fried, does anyone have a used one laying about for an '88, W124 3.0 ? Ed 300E, just passed emissions with flying colours. Not bad for 344,465 kms. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Strange block heater
Christopher wrote: your old one is 500W and the new cable you got is for the new 400W heater. Curious! It also sounds different when I have it plugged in. Yeah, yeah - others think I'm weird too. *grin* But my garage is rather quiet, and I listen for the noise of the heater as verification it's really plugged in. Then I engage the timer for when I want it to really turn on. This one makes a different sort of noise that the other ones. I guess 400W will do the job. Does Rusty have a cord for this style too? -- 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] Strange block heater
Wilton wrote: 'Looks somewhat like an aircraft-type Cannon plug (electrical connector). 'Probably turn than knurled ring counterclockwise to unscrew it, then pull it upward to disconnect it. That's what I was thinking. One my first attempt, I did manage to touch it. No way I could grasp the ring with enough force to turn it. I'll just put it off until I'm desperate and need it done before morning and then stay up all night fighting with it. No point in making the job easier!! -- 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] STupid 190D tranny
Peter Frederick wrote: You will need to get the pressure specs and the gauge hook-ups to test the control pressures and shift points. Kaleb wrote: yea, I kind of figured, where would one find a gauge that would work? For my Chevy transmissions, I just bought a 4 ft (1.5 m) piece of high-pressure hydraulic line with the appropriate size fitting and a 400 PSI (or so) gauge. Next time I'll probably get a longer hose so I have more routing options. --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] '94 or '95 W124 Headlight Lenses/Wipers [was Re: European Headlights]
On Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:09:26 -0600 Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: 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. I take it, then, that our '94 E420 has Euro headlights, as shown in the attached picture. Craig -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: dscn0116b.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 25329 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090228/58c8e7d7/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
Re: [MBZ] OT Pinnacle TV adapter
I was under the impression an antenna was an antenna, DTV or analog... Confirmation: http://www.dennysantennaservice.com/1373792.html -Curt Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:15:50 -0600 From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT Pinnacle TV adapter To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 8c880f19-96d1-4f24-af94-61eb3c57d...@earthlink.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed I'm using the ancient omnidirectional antenna my father put up in the antic 40 years ago or more for FM. Works just fine for analog (lots of snow, but good audio signal), but I'll have to put on a new antenna this spring for digital. Fortunately we have most of the transmitters off to the southeast, only one station is to the north and we can't get that all the time now, even analog. I suppose I'll have to get a rotator for that one. Vastly cheaper than cable, and since you can only get ONE PBS station on cable no matter where you are or how many are out there, I'm sticking with broadcast in any case. Peter -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090228/b97ae190/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] A Nissan-ed W123? -- construction
Rich, There was a recent This Old House where they used a timber framing company in the northeast. The company, Bensonwood, drew up the plans with input from the owners to be and then produced the timbers as well as the wall and roof sections that went with them. They basically put the whole thing together in sections at the factory to make sure everything fits and then it is all shipped to the site and put together by the same team. Sounds like the easy way to do the whole thing. This is the link to the the Weston House. http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/tv/products-and-services/resources/0,,20198092,00.html the timberframe company that did the house is; Bensonwood tel. 877-203-3562 http://www.bensonwood.com/ And this link should answer a lot of your questions. http://www.bensonwood.com/about/faq.cfm Manfred Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:41:34 -0500 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] A Nissan-ed W123? -- construction I am trying to get a Professor of Timber Framing at the local American College of the Building Arts here to help me get a timber frame designed and cut, for some reason the professor can't find an engineer to approve the design. Must not be an aspect of the curriculum? I suppose I could do all the structural calculations for the frame design, then find someone to stamp it, but I really wonder why this prof can't sort it out. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Attn Kaleb: Auto shop going out of business auction
No room in the garage? I can help Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I just happen to have a truck and trailer standing by, no room in the garage though. Rich Thomas wrote: That could be seriously dangerous to visit that shop. With a truck and trailer in tow, deadly. --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
Re: [MBZ] STupid 190D tranny
From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] STupid 190D tranny To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 49a9bbfe.9070...@striplin.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed yea, I kind of figured, where would one find a gauge that would work? Peter Frederick wrote: You will need to get the pressure specs and the gauge hook-ups to test the control pressures and shift points. Peter KAleb- to set pressure for the modulator I used the banjo bolt combo used on the top thermostat housing of certain w124 cars. SInce pressure was ~ 50 PSI PVC tubing worked fine, but sounds like you need to measure pump pressure and working pressure. If you need the p/n for the bajo bolt let me know; have them at work and can get them Monday. Tony Wirtel -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090228/b1b8c642/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] OT Snowmobile
So how much snow is needed to consider using a snowmobile? I'm thinking an old, out-dated $100 machine. We don't get much snow around here, but once or twice a winter there's enough I'd consider cross-country skiing. Is 4 inches (10 cm) enough? Or am I crazy for even thinking about it? Maybe I should just get a dirt/snow bike... -- 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] AUX Air Valve/idle air valve/idle speed adjuster/idle control valve
Beside the voltage from the electrical connection, which I understand just heats a bi metal strip faster, won't the bi metal strip operate the same way when subjected to heat and cold, only slower? Is there a way to test the electrical connection too to ensure proper power is getting to the valve? I have a pretty good multimeter, but need some guidance as to what setting I should put it on for testing? Thanks Hendrik Ed 300E 2009/2/28 Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au I take it you are talking about the electrically operated idle air valve (MB call it the idle speed adjuster) that sits just forward of the fuel distributor? http://www.buymbparts.com/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=1988-MERCEDES-300eyearid=1988%40%401988makeid=63%40%40MERCEDES%40%40Xmodelid=6200%3AMBC|1507%3AED|1013%40%40300Ecatid=240621@@Fuel+Injectionsubcatid=240654@@Idle+Control+Valvemode=PAhttp://www.buymbparts.com/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=1988-MERCEDES-300eyearid=1988%40%401988makeid=63%40%40MERCEDES%40%40Xmodelid=6200%3AMBC%7C1507%3AED%7C1013%40%40300Ecatid=240621@@Fuel+Injectionsubcatid=240654@@Idle+Control+Valvemode=PA The test for these things is applying battery voltage and you should hear it move. Hendrik E M wrote: Hi Everyone, Not sure the Mercedes name for the part, but the AUX Air Valve. The air valve which allows extrat air on start up on gassers on the CIS system. Anyway, I've been going over the car a bit when the weather has allowed. I idle is somewhat high, and stays high. I've been looking for air leaks. I check the boot on the horn, fine, two hoses going to the AUX, fine. I pulled the Valve off, (the one that looks like a tomato paste can) and flushed well with brake cleaner. I stuck my finger in, and I can move the small flapper valve to the fully open with my baby finger. I stuck it in the freezer for half hour, too see if much movement. My question is, I want to do the test again, both freezer, and also heating it up, and then observe an movement. Freezer is easy, but what temp should I heat it to, to see that it closes as it should?? Thanks in advance. Also, if it's fried, does anyone have a used one laying about for an '88, W124 3.0 ? Ed 300E, just passed emissions with flying colours. Not bad for 344,465 kms. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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/20090228/2b397419/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] AUX Air Valve/idle air valve/idle speed adjuster/idle control valve
Sorry, my first reply didn't include to say that, yes, the picture if of the valve I'm talking about. And yikes, how the price of these things has gone though the roof in the past couple of years! Same with similar porsche bits. What I bought a few years back for $150, is now $600 or more!! Glad I have a few spare bits and pieces sitting on the shelf. Always surprised some Chinese company didn't make cheaper copies of these. As some of these cars are aging, and their value going down, maybe this is an area where a cheap Chinese part costing 1/4 that of the original can be justified? As I said in my previous post, some CIS Porsche pieces that cost less than $200 a few year back, are now pushing $700 and up! Ed 300E 2009/2/28 Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au I take it you are talking about the electrically operated idle air valve (MB call it the idle speed adjuster) that sits just forward of the fuel distributor? http://www.buymbparts.com/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=1988-MERCEDES-300eyearid=1988%40%401988makeid=63%40%40MERCEDES%40%40Xmodelid=6200%3AMBC|1507%3AED|1013%40%40300Ecatid=240621@@Fuel+Injectionsubcatid=240654@@Idle+Control+Valvemode=PAhttp://www.buymbparts.com/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=1988-MERCEDES-300eyearid=1988%40%401988makeid=63%40%40MERCEDES%40%40Xmodelid=6200%3AMBC%7C1507%3AED%7C1013%40%40300Ecatid=240621@@Fuel+Injectionsubcatid=240654@@Idle+Control+Valvemode=PA The test for these things is applying battery voltage and you should hear it move. Hendrik E M wrote: Hi Everyone, Not sure the Mercedes name for the part, but the AUX Air Valve. The air valve which allows extrat air on start up on gassers on the CIS system. Anyway, I've been going over the car a bit when the weather has allowed. I idle is somewhat high, and stays high. I've been looking for air leaks. I check the boot on the horn, fine, two hoses going to the AUX, fine. I pulled the Valve off, (the one that looks like a tomato paste can) and flushed well with brake cleaner. I stuck my finger in, and I can move the small flapper valve to the fully open with my baby finger. I stuck it in the freezer for half hour, too see if much movement. My question is, I want to do the test again, both freezer, and also heating it up, and then observe an movement. Freezer is easy, but what temp should I heat it to, to see that it closes as it should?? Thanks in advance. Also, if it's fried, does anyone have a used one laying about for an '88, W124 3.0 ? Ed 300E, just passed emissions with flying colours. Not bad for 344,465 kms. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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/20090228/a5212c5d/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] Caliper Repair?
If you bought the Lifetime warranty front calipers from Advanced auto they should give you new rebuilt ones free. I haven't had any problems with that on stuff I've bought there. Just take the old ones in and they can look it up and give you the new ones. Or you can buy new ones and then bring the old ones in and they will refund the money. Manfred Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:15:32 -0800 (PST) From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Subject: [MBZ] Caliper Repair? Originally I'd planned to rebuild the old fronts anyway so I figured this was a good way to start, then take the ones I'd bought and shove 'em up the kid's nose at Advance Auto. Then it occurred to me I'd probably be better to throw a rebuild kit into the leaker myself. I'll probably even learn something before I'm done. -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] TV converters
Just hooked up my converter box to a set of rabbit ears from a long-dead TV. Hooked that to a TV that my daughter rejects, and i have 9 stations and can use a tv that was otherwise unused. Not bad. Just wish I could get tvland and TCM for free. Probably better things to come after Bambam quits delaying the digital switchover. Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] STupid 190D tranny
I have a 1000 PSI gauge you can borrow or buy. oil filled. sweep is something like 330 degrees. commonly used with working pressures around 400 to 500 PSI. Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Sterring gearbox
Larry - Best I can do is an '83 TDM says it covers from Jan '80 to '83. It appears that all 240Ds are 123.123 and it also appears that all 123 take the 765.704 (LS90) gearbox, P/N 123.460.58.01. Assumes power steering and left hand steering. Barry -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of larry turner Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 11:47 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Sterring gearbox I need a replacement Steering G'box and found one in a 83. Which PS GB's will fit a 78 240D W123? I hope you will say any other W123 - ;-) LarryT 78 240D 91 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] AUX Air Valve/idle air valve/idle speed adjuster/idle control valve
You may heat and cool it all you like but being fully electrical in operation you will be wasting your time, it is not like the earlier ones found in K jet cars. Difference being that the K jet ones where cold idle valves which basically has a cold engine setting and warm engine setting, whereas the newer ones work all the time to stabilize the engine idle and compensate for extra load. Hendrik E M wrote: Beside the voltage from the electrical connection, which I understand just heats a bi metal strip faster, won't the bi metal strip operate the same way when subjected to heat and cold, only slower? Is there a way to test the electrical connection too to ensure proper power is getting to the valve? I have a pretty good multimeter, but need some guidance as to what setting I should put it on for testing? Thanks Hendrik 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
