Re: [MBZ] Well Not the Colts
jUST AN OTHER STATEMENT OF DOUBLE A SLANG lUCK GOES WHER NONONE ELSE WILL GO mARINES SAY: hOOO..hAHHH NO WHO DAT ? WHAT A GAME. WTG Rusty buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Great game. Made me lots of money! --Original Message-- From: Russ Williams Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List ReplyTo: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Feb 7, 2010 9:58 PM Subject: [MBZ] Well Not the Colts It's Sneauxing In Hell WHO DAT Say they Gonna Beat the Saints?? WHO DAT WHO DAT Not the Cards!!! Not the Vikings!!! AND NOT THE COLT'S GEAUX SAINTS! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD '02 RoadKing '72 T100 Daytona ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] TOY O TA
Isn't this somethin' n, TX '82 300SD '02 RoadKing '72 T100 Daytona ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] One down and one to go
Mitch wrote: Now go to GMpartsdirect.com and price a mcpherson strut for it. Electronic variable damping, right? That was one of the first things I checked to make sure there were no codes for the suspension and no leaks and/or weird noises from the struts. Mine works great, no problems. When these things go bad, they can be replaced with regular struts without all the electronic dampening/leveling. There are a lot of these old cars that have had that done. I am sure it doesn't work quite as well without all the computer assist stuff, but it will still be a nice riding car. All old cars will need some sort of suspension work. I remember seeing the receipt from the previous owner of my 90 300SEL. He spent over $10,000 on one trip to the dealer to rebuild/replace the suspension components. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Market bubbles
Kaleb wrote: I really do not care for 190's all that much, they are OK, but you can drive a 2.5 turbo which is a much better car and get about the same, maybe a little less mileage. Tradeoff is worth it for me. Here is something we totally agree on! The 190 doesn't have the room/style/comfort of the 124. The 124 won many awards because it really was a wonderfully designed car and the 300D 2.5 was/is an amazing car! Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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, drum brakes
Kaleb wrote: Anybody know anything about drum brakes? The drums on the back of my suburban were real grabby, you very lightly touch the pedal and they grab. I adjusted them out to where I do not think they were doing anything at all, I have noticed they have now self adjusted back to what is probably correct, but grab real bad. Are you certain that the wheel cylinders are not leaking? That will cause them to grab. It doesn't take much and those things are famous for leaking. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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, drum brakes
My Dakota had that, it sucked... -Curt Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:19:37 -0500 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, drum brakes Message-ID: 4b70aa19.5060...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: its a 95, Im not sure if its all 4 wheels or not, might just be the front, but hell I dont know. I need to find some info on this online somewhere. Some trucks have 2 wheel ABS, on the REAR wheels. 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] *sigh*
Yup, something light, I forget. They seem to work well, took a little getting used to though. I think the alternator belt is pretty good now, no squeals on the way to work with the heater on high. This one never used to squeal when I owned it back in the day. The belt is new last month... -Curt Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 21:13:40 -0500 From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] *sigh* Message-ID: 003e01caa92d$7f727370$7e575a...@net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Curt. I have used Sylvania Performance bulbs in both of my 240D's- aren't they called Starlight or something like that-better than the regular ones-but without the hassle of Euro conversion . The alternator belt on this 240D is never right-my other one squealed in the in the wet after few thousand miles-this one seems to squeal no matter how I or my Indy adjust it. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.? 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Snook's Caddy was Re: One down and one to go
Kaleb wrote: that Northstar is a total piece of crap isnt it? That is what I used to think. I always heard don't buy the first generation Northstar. They were great technology and lots of power. AND in general, that is probably a safe bet to avoid them because they have head gasket problems and the midcase gasket leaks oil. HOWEVER, mine has already been fixed. My Indy bought this car for his son to drive to college. I remember when he got it in - it was a bought a year ago. It was a one owner car and the previous was very picky about the car. But, he got hurt pretty bad at one of the local aviation places and parked for the 3 years while he was rehabbing. When my Indy got the car, it was totally filthy-covered in muck and mud. The tires were all flat, and it would barely run. He yanked out the engine (which is the only way to fix the midcase gasket) and fixed the head gasket including all new head bolts, fixed the midcase gasket, new plugs, coils, water pump, and of course all the fluids. He really fixed it up for his son to drive. But, his son is a car guy too, and found a Audi TT convertible. So, the Cadillac came back for sale. The only problem with it is that a CD is stuck in cd player. It doesn't play. So, if you hit eject, it tries to eject and says err. After that, the radio comes on and everything works fine except the CD. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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, drum brakes
Rick, Do you have access to the actual TSB? Mine is a 2003, looks like thats for a '96, wonder if its the same? -Curt Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 20:24:26 -0600 From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, drum brakes Message-ID: col117-ds84bab3e2281a43f9cdb4edd...@phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com I've noticed it on my Ranger too. The worst was right after it got real cold again after a warmup. I think that time there was some ice in the drums, they were super grabby. Lately I give it a couple hard stops and they get better. My theory is they aren't doing a whole lot since I put the Akebonos on the front. I think I need to put some weight in the back and drive it a little and see if it changes... I have a Ranger also and there is a TSB on it. On the Ranger, the problem is with the shoes. http://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Ranger/1997/tsbs.shtml Scroll down to SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Off Topic - Colectomy
- Original Message - From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 12:01:04 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Off Topic - Colectomy It used to be that a script was not needed, but I am a terrorist these days and must try to prove myself otherwise, so I can buy the meds. My adult kids don't see a doctor, ever. We eat, we live, we die. That is reality. mao ___ WOW, good for you! Saving the rest of us all these expenses of keeping you alive, and you've talked your kids into it too! When is the grape kool aid served? Pete, who is damn happy to be alive ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Snook's Caddy was Re: One down and one to go
The only problem with it is that a CD is stuck in cd player. It doesn't play. So, if you hit eject, it tries to eject and says err. After that, the radio comes on and everything works fine except the CD. I had that. Turned out to be one of the springs that puts pressure on the eject roller had popped off its post. Put it back and it works fine. (Some of them get sticky and need a lot of eject cycle attempts before they'll get with the program, but it's a poor bet.) Gotta open it up and look! (Only way to get the CD out anyway.) -- 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] Snook's Caddy was Re: One down and one to go
On Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:43 -0800, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: The only problem with it is that a CD is stuck in cd player. It doesn't play. So, if you hit eject, it tries to eject and says err. After that, the radio comes on and everything works fine except the CD. I had that. Turned out to be one of the springs that puts pressure on the eject roller had popped off its post. Put it back and it works fine. (Some of them get sticky and need a lot of eject cycle attempts before they'll get with the program, but it's a poor bet.) I had that as well, in a F150 that was still under warranty. Took it into the dealer, they didn't try to fix it at all just popped in a new radio/CD unit. I don't recall if we got the CD back in the end or not. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] NEW EURO HEADLIGHTS - THANKS RUSTY
I took advantage of Rusty's January sale on Bosch Euro lights and bought a new set for my 124 wagon, and I'm sure glad I did. Finally made some time to install them last night, and I was very pleased not only with the performance but with the quality of the 'kit'. Included in the box were the lights, two new signal/marker lights, new 6-pin connectors (to fit the receptacles on the new lights), three bulbs per light (headlight, fog light, running light), and new pins for wiring in that running light, AND a nice instruction sheet with all the wiring colors and pin positions. The price for new Bosch lights is steep, but getting all the little extras to make the installation easy and complete takes away some of the sting. The bulbs were all made in China (Gary bait - let's see if he can resist...) Seriously Rusty, I think you should have advertised all the contents of the kit. Purchasing the side lights and the light bulbs and the connectors separately would probably cost about $100, subtract that from the overall cost of $400, and that makes purchasing a used set on Fleabay for $200 or more not too attractive. My car had a mixed set of Euro lights, one Bosch and one Depo. The up/down adjusters were internally broken on both and the pieces were missing, the car's front looked unbalanced due to the different lights, and the Bosch lens has broken tabs and the Depo light has other plastic broken on it. I'm going to hold on to them for parts for now, maybe try to fabricate the internal adjustment bits. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 320k miles '95 E300 274k miles '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] NEW EURO HEADLIGHTS - THANKS RUSTY
Glad you liked them. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 10:22 AM Subject: [MBZ] NEW EURO HEADLIGHTS - THANKS RUSTY I took advantage of Rusty's January sale on Bosch Euro lights and bought a new set for my 124 wagon, and I'm sure glad I did. Finally made some time to install them last night, and I was very pleased not only with the performance but with the quality of the 'kit'. Included in the box were the lights, two new signal/marker lights, new 6-pin connectors (to fit the receptacles on the new lights), three bulbs per light (headlight, fog light, running light), and new pins for wiring in that running light, AND a nice instruction sheet with all the wiring colors and pin positions. The price for new Bosch lights is steep, but getting all the little extras to make the installation easy and complete takes away some of the sting. The bulbs were all made in China (Gary bait - let's see if he can resist...) Seriously Rusty, I think you should have advertised all the contents of the kit. Purchasing the side lights and the light bulbs and the connectors separately would probably cost about $100, subtract that from the overall cost of $400, and that makes purchasing a used set on Fleabay for $200 or more not too attractive. My car had a mixed set of Euro lights, one Bosch and one Depo. The up/down adjusters were internally broken on both and the pieces were missing, the car's front looked unbalanced due to the different lights, and the Bosch lens has broken tabs and the Depo light has other plastic broken on it. I'm going to hold on to them for parts for now, maybe try to fabricate the internal adjustment bits. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 320k miles '95 E300 274k miles '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] 190D Parts car update
My 2 190Ds have been at my Indy's for a couple days now. Today he gave me a call, turns out the timing chain doesn't appear to be broken on the parts car. He says it looks like the belt tensioner broke the timing chain case. Of course that covered the front of the engine with nasty diesel oil... He's going to pull it apart a little and diagnose a little more but its looking like for a couple hundred bucks I'll have a running '84 190D 2.2l auto... I hate auto trans but hesitate to have him put the manual trans in it now. I'm thinking to run the auto car for a couple months while I find a nice manual to replace it... -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] 190D Parts car update
Me thinks it will be cheaper / faster to repair the auto car and get it on the road, compared to any transmission swap. What's the deal with the other - is that the car that needs a new differential? Didn't you get this auto car for its diff? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 11:20 AM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] 190D Parts car update My 2 190Ds have been at my Indy's for a couple days now. Today he gave me a call, turns out the timing chain doesn't appear to be broken on the parts car. He says it looks like the belt tensioner broke the timing chain case. Of course that covered the front of the engine with nasty diesel oil... He's going to pull it apart a little and diagnose a little more but its looking like for a couple hundred bucks I'll have a running '84 190D 2.2l auto... I hate auto trans but hesitate to have him put the manual trans in it now. I'm thinking to run the auto car for a couple months while I find a nice manual to replace it... -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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Snook's Caddy was Re: One down and one to go
Allan Streib wrote: I don't recall if we got the CD back in the end or not. I've heard of GM owners getting the disk back in the mail after the head unit was disassembled for repair. 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] baby Benz?
Yes, I saw several B class 'things' in Hong Kong last month. Ugly Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 10:00 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] baby Benz? Might be the B class - I saw lots of B's and A's in Mexico back in November. On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 8:42 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Last week i was in N Alabama and came up to a 4 way stop at the same time as some little SUV looking thing, and it has that same transformers ugly grill as the new MBs. I did a double take, and it was indeed an MB. Saturday, coming back, I want past Mercedes Drive, so I got off and looked around the Al MBUSA factory/delivery center. In the window is one of these things, about the size of a toada RAV, but it has a continental partial cover over the spare tire on the back gate, with a rounded cutout in the back glass around the spare tire. Anybody know what that thing is? Much smaller than an M and way smaller than the GL. Is it the GLK? Seems very small to be a shortened GL. I thought it was an A class made into an SUV type thing. -- OK Don Panic! (the national past 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] 190D Parts car update
Curt- Wonder what that might say about the diagnostic skills of the Indy here who diagnosed it as a thrown chain? Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 11:20 AM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] 190D Parts car update My 2 190Ds have been at my Indy's for a couple days now. Today he gave me a call, turns out the timing chain doesn't appear to be broken on the parts car. He says it looks like the belt tensioner broke the timing chain case. Of course that covered the front of the engine with nasty diesel oil... He's going to pull it apart a little and diagnose a little more but its looking like for a couple hundred bucks I'll have a running '84 190D 2.2l auto... I hate auto trans but hesitate to have him put the manual trans in it now. I'm thinking to run the auto car for a couple months while I find a nice manual to replace it... -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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] NEW EURO HEADLIGHTS - THANKS RUSTY
On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 7:22 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: I took advantage of Rusty's January sale on Bosch Euro lights So what is the non-sale price now? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Snook's Caddy was Re: One down and one to go
Load belt in the CD player, which is basically a little rubber band that drives the eject process. --R Allan Streib wrote: On Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:43 -0800, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: The only problem with it is that a CD is stuck in cd player. It doesn't play. So, if you hit eject, it tries to eject and says err. After that, the radio comes on and everything works fine except the CD. I had that. Turned out to be one of the springs that puts pressure on the eject roller had popped off its post. Put it back and it works fine. (Some of them get sticky and need a lot of eject cycle attempts before they'll get with the program, but it's a poor bet.) I had that as well, in a F150 that was still under warranty. Took it into the dealer, they didn't try to fix it at all just popped in a new radio/CD unit. I don't recall if we got the CD back in the end or not. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Connector
What is that round plug connector on the driver side fender on the 126 and I think the 123 too. It has a screw cap on it, and looks like about 6 holes with a wire bundle going to it, but does not seem to do anything. Is it a monitor port for something? --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] Connector
That's the tach interface. John On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 9:12 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: What is that round plug connector on the driver side fender on the 126 and I think the 123 too. It has a screw cap on it, and looks like about 6 holes with a wire bundle going to it, but does not seem to do anything. Is it a monitor port for something? --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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] 190D Parts car update
Thats right... It needs other things too, couple rear suspension links, its got some rust, needs 3 window motors etc... Sounds like the auto car is going to be a reasonable fix. I dunno if I'll part the other one or what... -Curt Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:28:20 -0500 From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D Parts car update Message-ID: 1370e90cffd2ac4b8cb65267ba10c4b801db9...@naeachrlez02v.nadsusea.nads.navy.mil Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Me thinks it will be cheaper / faster to repair the auto car and get it on the road, compared to any transmission swap. What's the deal with the other - is that the car that needs a new differential? Didn't you get this auto car for its diff? -Max ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] NEW EURO HEADLIGHTS - THANKS RUSTY
I will keep the sale going this whole month, but quantities are limited. Call now! Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 11:50 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] NEW EURO HEADLIGHTS - THANKS RUSTY On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 7:22 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: I took advantage of Rusty's January sale on Bosch Euro lights So what is the non-sale price now? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] MGA
Yea - it is just a lust thing. Great curves. The other day I was pulling up into a parking lot in the Miata - this fall I guess, and an older gentlman asked me if that was an MG. I said nope - it is like an MG but it starts every morning and drives downt he road wtih out pushing. He thougth that was pretty funny. On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 11:19 AM, glenn brown g_010...@hotmail.com wrote: Peter, You're considering putting both your life and your wallet in someone else's hands? Don't even consider an MGA. My first car was a '57 MGA w/ ~ 38K mi. on the odo which I purchased in '64/'65 and, after two engine rebuilds, and it starting to knock again, I finally got rid of that POC. My brother tried to tell me at the time of this purchase that they had a reputation for going bang at ~ 40K mi. and, lo and behold, I only put 2-3K on it before it went bang the first time. The 1st 2nd engine rebuilds each provided ~ 5K mi. before disaster started. It's odd as I've met folks since then who have had MGAs and have had no problems like this with theirs . . . maybe mine was one of the lemons, or maybe their's were of the very few good ones. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC -- Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. Get it now.http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/direct/01/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Snook's Caddy was Re: One down and one to go
On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 9:06 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Load belt in the CD player, which is basically a little rubber band that drives the eject process. I know it's not helpful or relevant for Snook's Caddy's problem, but that reminds me I fixed a carousel CD changer that wouldn't open by putting that little belt back where it should have been---it was immediately obvious once I took the thing apart that it had just slipped off one of its pulleys. VERY satisfying to fix, for less than an hour of my time, a disposable consumer product, where most people would have just thrown it away and spent $200 on a new one. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Connector
So there is some kind of tach or sender or something on the car? Could I tie into it somehow? The 126 has a tach on the inst panel, the 123 does not. --R John Freer wrote: That's the tach interface. John On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 9:12 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: What is that round plug connector on the driver side fender on the 126 and I think the 123 too. It has a screw cap on it, and looks like about 6 holes with a wire bundle going to it, but does not seem to do anything. Is it a monitor port for something? --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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Connector
It's also a diagnostic port where a technician can tap into the RPM signal in the engine bay. I think MB had a tachometer 'special tool' that could plug in there. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of John Freer Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 12:14 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Connector That's the tach interface. John On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 9:12 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: What is that round plug connector on the driver side fender on the 126 and I think the 123 too. It has a screw cap on it, and looks like about 6 holes with a wire bundle going to it, but does not seem to do anything. Is it a monitor port for something? --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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Connector
OH sounds like a job for the new oscilloscope! --R Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: It's also a diagnostic port where a technician can tap into the RPM signal in the engine bay. I think MB had a tachometer 'special tool' that could plug in there. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of John Freer Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 12:14 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Connector That's the tach interface. John On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 9:12 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: What is that round plug connector on the driver side fender on the 126 and I think the 123 too. It has a screw cap on it, and looks like about 6 holes with a wire bundle going to it, but does not seem to do anything. Is it a monitor port for something? --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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Snook's Caddy was Re: One down and one to go
How similar would the Northstar Caddy engine be to that in an Olds Aurora? My b in l is a mechanic and he told a horror story of a failed oilpan gasket in an Aurora. They had to pull the engine and tranny and separate the two in order to change the gasket because the exhaust loops through it somehow such that you cannot get the pan off without doing so. I don't recall all of the details but I do recall him saying they used $3K in labour to change an inexpensive gasket. While they had it apart they had a look at bearings etc and he said all else looked good but they wondered how long the new gasket would last. I think the issue is heat from the exhaust cooks the gasket. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 7:57 AM To: 'Mercedes@okiebenz.com' Subject: [MBZ] Snook's Caddy was Re: One down and one to go Kaleb wrote: that Northstar is a total piece of crap isnt it? That is what I used to think. I always heard don't buy the first generation Northstar. They were great technology and lots of power. AND in general, that is probably a safe bet to avoid them because they have head gasket problems and the midcase gasket leaks oil. HOWEVER, mine has already been fixed. My Indy bought this car for his son to drive to college. I remember when he got it in - it was a bought a year ago. It was a one owner car and the previous was very picky about the car. But, he got hurt pretty bad at one of the local aviation places and parked for the 3 years while he was rehabbing. When my Indy got the car, it was totally filthy-covered in muck and mud. The tires were all flat, and it would barely run. He yanked out the engine (which is the only way to fix the midcase gasket) and fixed the head gasket including all new head bolts, fixed the midcase gasket, new plugs, coils, water pump, and of course all the fluids. He really fixed it up for his son to drive. But, his son is a car guy too, and found a Audi TT convertible. So, the Cadillac came back for sale. The only problem with it is that a CD is stuck in cd player. It doesn't play. So, if you hit eject, it tries to eject and says err. After that, the radio comes on and everything works fine except the CD. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] 190D Parts car update
Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Curt- Wonder what that might say about the diagnostic skills of the Indy here who diagnosed it as a thrown chain? Did he see the car or diagnose it over the phone? 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] One down and one to go
Note to the lurking IRS agent.he didn't mean to put this in writing on a public forum. Donald is just kidding. John On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 9:20 AM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: Kaleb wrote: you have lost your mind. Why would you say that? I bought two cars sold them at a profit - one of them at a significant profit - and I am buying another cheap car to drive for a while and probably sell at a profit. I have made a profit on every single car in which I employed this strategy with one exception. The one exception was the 126 300SEL. I paid too much for that car and when the headgasket blew up, it was not worth the cost to repair it. BUT, every other car has allowed me to drive the car for free and even put money in my pocket. The recent BMW purchase was the best example of that. I bought it for $7000 and sold it less than 1 week later for $9500. I did nothing to it except have the oil change done and washed it twice. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Connector
I back fitted a euro 123 with a tachometer, and my car didn't even have that port. The sender is merely a magnetic sensor that gets a signal from a pin in the crankshaft balancer. My car had the pin, and even had the holes in the inner left fender to mount the tachometer amplifier port. You would need a tachometer, tach amplifier, and all the wiring between (assuming you have the port and sensor already in place). I'm sure your new O-scope can substitute, if the sensor is there. Look for wires from the port to the engine, could be front of engine or rear at flywheel. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 12:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Connector So there is some kind of tach or sender or something on the car? Could I tie into it somehow? The 126 has a tach on the inst panel, the 123 does not. --R John Freer wrote: That's the tach interface. John On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 9:12 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: What is that round plug connector on the driver side fender on the 126 and I think the 123 too. It has a screw cap on it, and looks like about 6 holes with a wire bundle going to it, but does not seem to do anything. Is it a monitor port for something? --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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Well Not the Colts
Rusty, I hope your winning bet doesn't mean you will be retiring from your day job. On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 6:49 AM, Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote: jUST AN OTHER STATEMENT OF DOUBLE A SLANG lUCK GOES WHER NONONE ELSE WILL GO mARINES SAY: hOOO..hAHHH NO WHO DAT ? WHAT A GAME. WTG Rusty buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Great game. Made me lots of money! --Original Message-- From: Russ Williams Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List ReplyTo: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Feb 7, 2010 9:58 PM Subject: [MBZ] Well Not the Colts It's Sneauxing In Hell WHO DAT Say they Gonna Beat the Saints?? WHO DAT WHO DAT Not the Cards!!! Not the Vikings!!! AND NOT THE COLT'S GEAUX SAINTS! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD '02 RoadKing '72 T100 Daytona ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Well Not the Colts
I wish I had had that much confidence! Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld -Original Message- From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:04:03 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Well Not the Colts Rusty, I hope your winning bet doesn't mean you will be retiring from your day job. On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 6:49 AM, Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote: jUST AN OTHER STATEMENT OF DOUBLE A SLANG lUCK GOES WHER NONONE ELSE WILL GO mARINES SAY: hOOO..hAHHH NO WHO DAT ? WHAT A GAME. WTG Rusty buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Great game. Made me lots of money! --Original Message-- From: Russ Williams Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List ReplyTo: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Feb 7, 2010 9:58 PM Subject: [MBZ] Well Not the Colts It's Sneauxing In Hell WHO DAT Say they Gonna Beat the Saints?? WHO DAT WHO DAT Not the Cards!!! Not the Vikings!!! AND NOT THE COLT'S GEAUX SAINTS! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD '02 RoadKing '72 T100 Daytona ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Well Not the Colts
mAYBE hE cAN bUY a nEW kEYBOARD. ---r andrew strasfogel wrote: Rusty, I hope your winning bet doesn't mean you will be retiring from your day job. On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 6:49 AM, Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote: jUST AN OTHER STATEMENT OF DOUBLE A SLANG lUCK GOES WHER NONONE ELSE WILL GO mARINES SAY: hOOO..hAHHH NO WHO DAT ? WHAT A GAME. WTG Rusty buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Great game. Made me lots of money! --Original Message-- From: Russ Williams Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List ReplyTo: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Feb 7, 2010 9:58 PM Subject: [MBZ] Well Not the Colts It's Sneauxing In Hell WHO DAT Say they Gonna Beat the Saints?? WHO DAT WHO DAT Not the Cards!!! Not the Vikings!!! AND NOT THE COLT'S GEAUX SAINTS! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD '02 RoadKing '72 T100 Daytona ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] HAH!
I'm so relieved he replaced the cylinoid because that part is NLA. On Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 12:06 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Well, if he wants that much money, he should at least repair the few simple things before it is advertised. That indicates to me that there are hundreds of other neglected parts. It would be a great car, if it really was that good. I'd be inclined to swap in an OM603 though. I don't like carburetors. A well maintained 110 or 111 is a delightful car to drive. they are nimble and maneuverable. They would benefit from a rear subframe transplant from a 115 though. (so the rear axle doesn't jack up in a hard turn) But I never had a problem as I always kept 100-200 lb of ballast in the trunk to keep the axle angle low. They are eyecatchers, and that grille is arguably one of the most attractive grilles ever put on a Mercedes. There is NO plastic in that grille! http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1586111934.html -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Connector
It is also, if I recall correctly, the place where you jam a cigarette butt to fix your tach when it stops working because of the stupid connector design... Message: 5 Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:14:14 -0800 From: John Freer To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Connector That's the tach interface. John On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 9:12 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: What is that round plug connector on the driver side fender on the 126 and I think the 123 too. ?It has a screw cap on it, and looks like about 6 holes with a wire bundle going to it, but does not seem to do anything. ?Is it a monitor port for something? --R -- Message: 10 Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:29:21 -0500 From: Dillon, Meade M To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Connector It's also a diagnostic port where a technician can tap into the RPM signal in the engine bay. I think MB had a tachometer 'special tool' that could plug in there. -Max -- David Bruckmann, Palo Alto, CA 1970 Mercedes-Benz 220/8 (200,000 km) 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 (160,000 km) Blauer Engel 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC (200,000 km) Lottie 1976 Citroen 2CV6 (145,000 km) Piaf http://dolly.bruckmann.com/ 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300D/8 (200,000 km) Willow 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300D (425,000 km) Brown Betty ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] 190D Parts car update
No he looked at it-but didn't tear it apart. He works some on MB diesels and said by looks of it he thought that the bottom end probably had damage too-I asked him about just changing chain and fixing/replacing head. He felt it was too far gone to charge the seller-his customer to tear it down. We got the car from the Indy's lot. He has done some work for me in the past and I know of a 123 300D that he serviced for years. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 12:49 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D Parts car update Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Curt- Wonder what that might say about the diagnostic skills of the Indy here who diagnosed it as a thrown chain? Did he see the car or diagnose it over the phone? 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] Snook's Caddy was Re: One down and one to go
When I got my company Crown Vic it had a (cheap) aftermarket CD/radio head unit in it. I had noticed that the car had the 6 CD changer in the trunk, which I thought was odd since there was an aftermarket head unit. Hmm. I removed the CD changer to find that the top was pushed in due, no doubt, to something in the trunk banging against it with some force. Since it had the same style changer that the 300Es had, I was familiar with it. I disassembled it to find that the crushed frame had kept the magazine from ejecting, which is probably why they abandoned it. I was able to bend things back to their original position, and get it to function on the bench. Back in it went, and then I bought a factory take out head unit from a high end car stereo guy I know in Vegas. Plug and play after that. I rarely use the changer, as I prefer to listen to podcasts on my iPod through the stereo, but it's still there and works nicely. Gotta love those free fixes. Dan --- On Tue, 2/9/10, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Snook's Caddy was Re: One down and one to go To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 12:27 PM On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 9:06 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Load belt in the CD player, which is basically a little rubber band that drives the eject process. I know it's not helpful or relevant for Snook's Caddy's problem, but that reminds me I fixed a carousel CD changer that wouldn't open by putting that little belt back where it should have been---it was immediately obvious once I took the thing apart that it had just slipped off one of its pulleys. VERY satisfying to fix, for less than an hour of my time, a disposable consumer product, where most people would have just thrown it away and spent $200 on a new one. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 190D Parts car update
So on this particular car, the theory is that it made terrible noises, oil spewing from the front, alternator and other lights came on and the steering got heavy, but he (or she?) really decided the car was dead when it started to overheat? And all this due to a neglected belt tensioner which finally tore out of the front engine cover? I once found a really beat 190D apparently abandoned in a parking lot with a pool of oil under the engine, I wonder now if it suffered the same fate? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 1:23 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D Parts car update No he looked at it-but didn't tear it apart. He works some on MB diesels and said by looks of it he thought that the bottom end probably had damage too-I asked him about just changing chain and fixing/replacing head. He felt it was too far gone to charge the seller-his customer to tear it down. We got the car from the Indy's lot. He has done some work for me in the past and I know of a 123 300D that he serviced for years. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 12:49 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D Parts car update Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Curt- Wonder what that might say about the diagnostic skills of the Indy here who diagnosed it as a thrown chain? Did he see the car or diagnose it over the phone? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week
I drove Land Rovers when I was in Fiji. I learned to shift them w/o using the clutch. Even so, they were virtually indestructible. :)) On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 9:04 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: From: Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net Klatta Klatta KaaaBOOM! If he only knew the damage he was doing to that poor engine! He doesn't care. It is for sale. Buyer beware. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Craigslist pics of the week
I can't multiply that high, gave up at 340,000 miles. Looks like the photos were taken during a severe Seattle fog event. Still, could be a great thrifty daily driver On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 9:23 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.netwrote: Isn't the average about 15K a year for the appraisal websites? Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 9:16 PM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] Craigslist pics of the week http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/1587842056.html I like This car has been driven about 17k miles a year. No affiliation! None! -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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Connector
Yes, yes, yes and yes. On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 1:13 PM, David Bruckmann bruckma...@transcontinental.ca wrote: It is also, if I recall correctly, the place where you jam a cigarette butt to fix your tach when it stops working because of the stupid connector design... Message: 5 Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:14:14 -0800 From: John Freer To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Connector That's the tach interface. John On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 9:12 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: What is that round plug connector on the driver side fender on the 126 and I think the 123 too. ?It has a screw cap on it, and looks like about 6 holes with a wire bundle going to it, but does not seem to do anything. ?Is it a monitor port for something? --R -- Message: 10 Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:29:21 -0500 From: Dillon, Meade M To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Connector It's also a diagnostic port where a technician can tap into the RPM signal in the engine bay. I think MB had a tachometer 'special tool' that could plug in there. -Max -- David Bruckmann, Palo Alto, CA 1970 Mercedes-Benz 220/8 (200,000 km) 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 (160,000 km) Blauer Engel 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC (200,000 km) Lottie 1976 Citroen 2CV6 (145,000 km) Piaf http://dolly.bruckmann.com/ 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300D/8 (200,000 km) Willow 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300D (425,000 km) Brown Betty ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] 190D Parts car update
We... I think what happened is Craig opened the hood, saw a hole in the front of the engine and made a leap... I did the same thing. It never occured to me to maybe bar the engine over. -Curt Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:57:39 -0500 From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D Parts car update Message-ID: 002b01caa9a8$fcbc5000$f634f0...@net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Curt- Wonder what that might say about the diagnostic skills of the Indy here who diagnosed it as a thrown chain? Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 11:20 AM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] 190D Parts car update My 2 190Ds have been at my Indy's for a couple days now. Today he gave me a call, turns out the timing chain doesn't appear to be broken on the parts car. He says it looks like the belt tensioner broke the timing chain case. Of course that covered the front of the engine with nasty diesel oil... He's going to pull it apart a little and diagnose a little more but its looking like for a couple hundred bucks I'll have a running '84 190D 2.2l auto... I hate auto trans but hesitate to have him put the manual trans in it now. I'm thinking to run the auto car for a couple months while I find a nice manual to replace it... -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] Snook's Caddy was Re: One down and one to go
Randy wrote: How similar would the Northstar Caddy engine be to that in an Olds Aurora? My b in l is a mechanic and he told a horror story of a failed oilpan gasket in an Aurora. They had to pull the engine and tranny and separate the two in order to change the gasket because the exhaust loops through it somehow such that you cannot get the pan off without doing so. I don't recall all of the details but I do recall him saying they used $3K in labour to change an inexpensive gasket. While they had it apart they had a look at bearings etc and he said all else looked good but they wondered how long the new gasket would last. I think the issue is heat from the exhaust cooks the gasket. The Aurora engine and Northstar are very similar. The gasket he is referring to is probably the mid case gasket. They are a bear to replace. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] 190D Parts car update
We picked it up at his shop.. -Curt Date: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:49:02 -0500 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D Parts car update Message-ID: 4b71a00e.1030...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Curt- Wonder what that might say about the diagnostic skills of the Indy here who diagnosed it as a thrown chain? Did he see the car or diagnose it over the phone? 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] Rod Bender??
http://richmond.craigslist.org/ctd/1547545749.html With 228k mi it should either have a new engine or be burning oil by now - right? Larry OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Snook's Caddy was Re: One down and one to go
OMG what a disaster. On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 2:23 PM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: Randy wrote: How similar would the Northstar Caddy engine be to that in an Olds Aurora? My b in l is a mechanic and he told a horror story of a failed oilpan gasket in an Aurora. They had to pull the engine and tranny and separate the two in order to change the gasket because the exhaust loops through it somehow such that you cannot get the pan off without doing so. I don't recall all of the details but I do recall him saying they used $3K in labour to change an inexpensive gasket. While they had it apart they had a look at bearings etc and he said all else looked good but they wondered how long the new gasket would last. I think the issue is heat from the exhaust cooks the gasket. The Aurora engine and Northstar are very similar. The gasket he is referring to is probably the mid case gasket. They are a bear to replace. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Hey Andrew
How was the storm in your area on the weekend? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 190D Parts car update
It is so easy to jump to conclusions. Most of us have been there and done that in one manner or another. I know I am guilty of assuming things that I should be smart enough to check out first. An Example if you will. A couple of years back (or somewhere thereabouts) my big air compressor in the garage started making knocking noises. I assumed the worst since it is old, old (de Vilbiss (sp?) of 1947 vintage). I had changed the tank due to concerns about the big ka-boom! that might take me and the garage out, but the head and motor were still original. I cleaned up the exterior of the head and painted it when I swapped tanks but I don't think parts are available so I did not open the case to have a look. A year or two later, the thing started to make a bit of a knocking noise - not terrible but enough to cause me concern that it was on its last legs. I bought a new compressor. I thought about replacing the head only but my nephew got me a good deal on a unit with the vertical tank so I went for it. I later bought a new head similar to the one on the new compressor and hauled it and the old compressor out to the cottage with the thought that I could use it there and my younger son who is becoming an auto mechanic might one day like to have it. It sat there over the winter and then last summer, I got around to removing the old head so that I could check the new head to see if the holes would line up for mounting etc. I then discovered the source of the knock. The big pulley on the head was a bit loose. It has a bolt through the side of the hub that one tightens to squeeze the pulley onto the shaft. The bolt needs to be a bit tighter. So, I spent (even though I got a really good deal on the new compressor and the new head) about $1,100 for something I did not really need. The old compressor was fine and doing the job. By the time that I learned of my mistake, I had had both the compressor and the head for so long that I could not in good conscience try to return either. I had destroyed and tossed the crating too. I know I cannot likely sell either for any sort of profit or probably even a break even situation so, I now have 2 big compressors and a spare head that will work on either. Not really a bad sitation all things considered but I might have chosen another purpose for that money given the opportunity. I have to say I am relatively happy that the old head is sitll usable. I debated about putting the new head on the one at the lake but think I might as well put the old one back and let the new one wait. I have another comment I want to make on that subject too, but this is getting long so will do that in a separate post. Randy who jumped to a conclusion -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 10:58 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D Parts car update Curt- Wonder what that might say about the diagnostic skills of the Indy here who diagnosed it as a thrown chain? Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 11:20 AM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] 190D Parts car update My 2 190Ds have been at my Indy's for a couple days now. Today he gave me a call, turns out the timing chain doesn't appear to be broken on the parts car. He says it looks like the belt tensioner broke the timing chain case. Of course that covered the front of the engine with nasty diesel oil... He's going to pull it apart a little and diagnose a little more but its looking like for a couple hundred bucks I'll have a running '84 190D 2.2l auto... I hate auto trans but hesitate to have him put the manual trans in it now. I'm thinking to run the auto car for a couple months while I find a nice manual to replace it... -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] OT, drum brakes
From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Rick, Do you have access to the actual TSB? Mine is a 2003, looks like thats for a '96, wonder if its the same? I look on here http://www.carcomplaints.com/ to see if there is a TSB related to whatever problem I have found, and then I go to the local library and use their AllData link to look it up and print it out if need be. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] One of the problems with being an amateur mechanic etc
I mentioned another issue and will post it here. I don't know about you folks but I tend to buy tools that I find on sale and think I might ultimately need or want. I have two items that I bought in that manner that have come back to haunt me. My problem is that I may buy something and let it sit for a long while before ever actually using it. Then, if it causes problems, I may not be able to return it for a credit or trade. I bought an air sander - one of those long narrow units that does a back and forth movement. Not an expensive one by any stretch but probably good enough for the limited use I might give it. It sat in the shop for a long while and was not used as I was not trying to do any autobody work at the time. The first time I used it, it fell apart. The base that holds the sand paper detached from the body of the machine. The base is rather thin aluminum covered on the bottom with a rubber pad on which one fastens the sand paper. There are bolts at each end that hold this to the part on the bottom of the body, that moves back and forth. The aluminum is a bit soft I guess and the bolt holes elongated and the bolts pulled through. My initial thought was that I could repair it but it has sat for a while waiting for me. A week or more ago, I was looking at it and my son suggested I just take it back and ask for a replacement since it is clean and looks unmolested. The store from which it came has a good reputation for taking care of folks. I tried it but they declined as they no longer carry the exact model. The ones they have now are similar but a different color so they could easily tell it was not current stock. My second example relates to a DeWalt jigsaw. I bought it a couple of years ago when I thought my son had managed to lose one that I have had for a long time. The old one showed up and as a result I did not make much use of the new one. I was not happy with it when I did and assumed maybe I had the wrong blades for it. It turns out that I have the right blades and I suspect the saw is defective. Everytime I try to use it, it bends the blade. I took it back and explained and asked them to help but they no longer have that model and thus declined. I cannot take it to the shop for repair as it would likely cost about what I paid for it to have it fixed. So, I am faced with tearing it apart to see if I can determine what is wrong with it. Grrr! I hope I do not end up with the same issue with the spare compressor head that sits out at the lake and won't likely be used for a long while. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Steering box replacment
I'm getting ready to change the steering box, drag link, and the other tie rod on my 87 300D. Anybody changed a steering box on one of these? Any gotcha's in there I need to watch out for? I'm hoping to get this done in one evening -- driving the 72 280 SE 4.5 is gonna bankrupt me! Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] One of the problems with being an amateur mechanic etc
My second example relates to a DeWalt jigsaw. I bought it a couple of years ago when I thought my son had managed to lose one that I have had for a long time. The old one showed up and as a result I did not make much use of the new one. I was not happy with it when I did and assumed maybe I had the wrong blades for it. It turns out that I have the right blades and I suspect the saw is defective. Everytime I try to use it, it bends the blade. I took it back and explained and asked them to help but they no longer have that model and thus declined. I cannot take it to the shop for repair as it would likely cost about what I paid for it to have it fixed. So, I am faced with tearing it apart to see if I can determine what is wrong with it. Grrr! I'd contact DeWalt directly. They have a decent reputation and seem to work to maintain it. Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] One of the problems with being an amateur mechanic etc
You can download all the parts lists, exploded drawings, etc. from the Dewalt web site (or some link off it, servicenet or something like that), which helps with taking them apart and putting them back together. Parts are fairly inexpensive, check to see if there is a service center nearby, they might have parts in stock. --R (who has torn apart Dewalt tools and fixed them fairly often) Jim Arnott wrote: My second example relates to a DeWalt jigsaw. I bought it a couple of years ago when I thought my son had managed to lose one that I have had for a long time. The old one showed up and as a result I did not make much use of the new one. I was not happy with it when I did and assumed maybe I had the wrong blades for it. It turns out that I have the right blades and I suspect the saw is defective. Everytime I try to use it, it bends the blade. I took it back and explained and asked them to help but they no longer have that model and thus declined. I cannot take it to the shop for repair as it would likely cost about what I paid for it to have it fixed. So, I am faced with tearing it apart to see if I can determine what is wrong with it. Grrr! I'd contact DeWalt directly. They have a decent reputation and seem to work to maintain it. Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT Redneck diesel
No problem sitting in the dirt in all this rain. --R http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1593519400.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] 190D Parts car update
Well my $0.02 is that if it runs drive it for a couple months-, it seems to be a fairly solid car. I have come to like automatics in my driving-I'd say try it-can't be as bad as a 240D automatic can it? Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 2:22 PM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D Parts car update We... I think what happened is Craig opened the hood, saw a hole in the front of the engine and made a leap... I did the same thing. It never occured to me to maybe bar the engine over. -Curt Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:57:39 -0500 From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D Parts car update Message-ID: 002b01caa9a8$fcbc5000$f634f0...@net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Curt- Wonder what that might say about the diagnostic skills of the Indy here who diagnosed it as a thrown chain? Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 11:20 AM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] 190D Parts car update My 2 190Ds have been at my Indy's for a couple days now. Today he gave me a call, turns out the timing chain doesn't appear to be broken on the parts car. He says it looks like the belt tensioner broke the timing chain case. Of course that covered the front of the engine with nasty diesel oil... He's going to pull it apart a little and diagnose a little more but its looking like for a couple hundred bucks I'll have a running '84 190D 2.2l auto... I hate auto trans but hesitate to have him put the manual trans in it now. I'm thinking to run the auto car for a couple months while I find a nice manual to replace it... -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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Off Topic - Colectomy
Pete wrote: Pete, who is damn happy to be alive Nothing I say should ever be misconstrued to indicate that I am not happy to be alive. What you need to be assured of, however, is that the part of life that we all want to ignore should not be ignored. That is, death. It happens. Get a grip on that, and I think we solve many problems enumerated today under the broad headline of healthcare. Live, and move on. That is part of my happiness in life. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Connector
What is that round plug connector on the driver side fender on the 126 and I think the 123 too. It has a screw cap on it, and looks like about 6 holes with a wire bundle going to it, but does not seem to do anything. Is it a monitor port for something? It is the diagnostic port. Among other signals the engine tach signal is there. On the 617 diesels, like the 123 and 126, there is a tachometer amplifier screwed in there that drives the dash instrument. (Early 123's didn't have a tach, later ones did.) The sender is a VR sensor, just a coil of wire around a metal post that goes near a metal post spinning on the harmonic balancer. The stock tach sender is a circuit right out of National Semiconductor's app note for a tachometer. The connector design is perfectly good, but the execution was faulty in that the pins are just a little too short. As things age and oxidize they begin to make poor contact. -- 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] NEW EURO HEADLIGHTS - THANKS RUSTY
OK - I had to look it up - he did say that they come with the bulbs and wiring -- W123 Bosch European Headlight Assembly $225.00 W124 Bosch European Headlight Assemby $205.00 W126 Sedan Bosch European Headlight Assembly $340.00 W126 Coupe Bosch European Headlight Assembly $300.00 W201 Bosch European Headlight Assembly $215.00 These Assemblies include all bulbs, connectors and wiring. On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 11:23 AM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: I will keep the sale going this whole month, but quantities are limited. Call now! Rusty Cullens -- OK Don Panic! (the national past 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] 190D Parts car update
Yeah thats the plan. Angie and I will trade it and the 240D back and forth. I plan to continue to slam the miles on the 240D since although it burns more fuel its been super cheap to own. If I'm faced with a big repair on it I'll send it to the junker and drive the 190D full time while looking for a new toy car. I bought the 240D with the plan of learning how to work on cars. Now I know how to do brakes, exhaust, upper control arms, water pump, alternator belt, LED dash lights, steering wheel removal, ODO fix and improved my welding. Not bad for the maybe $1600 I've got in it total for price and parts and in the meantime I've put around 14,000 miles on it. -Curt Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 20:45:30 -0500 From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D Parts car update Message-ID: 000e01caa9f2$baa166c0$2fe434...@net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Well my $0.02 is that if it runs drive it for a couple months-, it seems to be a fairly solid car. I have come to like automatics in my driving-I'd say try it-can't be as bad as a 240D automatic can it? Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.? 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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, drum brakes
I saw no signs at all of leaking. Do you know if the ABS in those things is 4 wheel or just rear? Know how to test the system to figure out why my ABS light is on? Donald Snook wrote: Kaleb wrote: Anybody know anything about drum brakes? The drums on the back of my suburban were real grabby, you very lightly touch the pedal and they grab. I adjusted them out to where I do not think they were doing anything at all, I have noticed they have now self adjusted back to what is probably correct, but grab real bad. Are you certain that the wheel cylinders are not leaking? That will cause them to grab. It doesn't take much and those things are famous for leaking. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, drum brakes
I went out my muddy driveway today and tried to get the ABS to engage on the 96 chebbie trocka, but it wouldn't, so I can't tell which wheels it works on. No. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I saw no signs at all of leaking. Do you know if the ABS in those things is 4 wheel or just rear? Know how to test the system to figure out why my ABS light is on? Donald Snook wrote: Kaleb wrote: Anybody know anything about drum brakes? The drums on the back of my suburban were real grabby, you very lightly touch the pedal and they grab. I adjusted them out to where I do not think they were doing anything at all, I have noticed they have now self adjusted back to what is probably correct, but grab real bad. Are you certain that the wheel cylinders are not leaking? That will cause them to grab. It doesn't take much and those things are famous for leaking. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Connector
Any specs on the connector, like which hole is what? --R Jim Cathey wrote: What is that round plug connector on the driver side fender on the 126 and I think the 123 too. It has a screw cap on it, and looks like about 6 holes with a wire bundle going to it, but does not seem to do anything. Is it a monitor port for something? It is the diagnostic port. Among other signals the engine tach signal is there. On the 617 diesels, like the 123 and 126, there is a tachometer amplifier screwed in there that drives the dash instrument. (Early 123's didn't have a tach, later ones did.) The sender is a VR sensor, just a coil of wire around a metal post that goes near a metal post spinning on the harmonic balancer. The stock tach sender is a circuit right out of National Semiconductor's app note for a tachometer. The connector design is perfectly good, but the execution was faulty in that the pins are just a little too short. As things age and oxidize they begin to make poor contact. -- 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] OT, drum brakes
Thank your local librarian. I assume that this is in fact a general TSB, I just pulled the 2003 one for a 3.0FI gas. If Kaleb cans PDFs I'll load it on my server and send a link. -Tim On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 3:42 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Rick, Do you have access to the actual TSB? Mine is a 2003, looks like thats for a '96, wonder if its the same? I look on here http://www.carcomplaints.com/ to see if there is a TSB related to whatever problem I have found, and then I go to the local library and use their AllData link to look it up and print it out if need be. Rick -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: data.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 68131 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100209/55dd60bb/attachment.pdf ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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] Save Money and the Environment?
Buy A Smart Car for Great Gas Mileage- Save Money and the Environment Below is a Photo of An Accident Near New Orleans Involving Two Trucks And A Smart Car. I Think I'll Pass On Saving Gas. . . . I'd Rather Save My Ass -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 51740 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100208/8fb859db/attachment.jpe -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 86977 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100208/8fb859db/attachment-0001.jpe ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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, drum brakes
The ABS on my 96 truck engaged the other day on my muddy road, but I couldn't tell if it was on front and back or just the front. I'll check tomorrow as I still have a hugely muddy drive. --R Redneck Bridge Engineering Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: its a 95, Im not sure if its all 4 wheels or not, might just be the front, but hell I dont know. I need to find some info on this online somewhere. Rich Thomas wrote: That's probably your problem, the ABS is supposed to release the brakes when it grabs too much. That said, is ABS on all 4 wheels? What year is the truck? --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: No crap in the drums, no leaks back there. Front has brand new calipers, hoses, pads. It does have ABS, and the light stays on all the time, in other words, the ABS is not working. If it were a MB, I would look at the wheel sensors, but on this, I am not sure. I have not found any info yet on diagnosing the ABS on this thing. Rich Thomas wrote: How are the springs and all the bits in there? Are the drums good/round/not goobered up with crap? Shoes still good? Is the cylinder (the one that pushes the shoes) leaking and spraying fluid on the whole works? There is a proportioning valve up by the MC where it sends the proper push to front and back but it is just some little orifices in there. Is the front set working OK? Maybe they aren't and the back is trying to make up for it? Does it have ABS? --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Anybody know anything about drum brakes? The drums on the back of my suburban were real grabby, you very lightly touch the pedal and they grab. I adjusted them out to where I do not think they were doing anything at all, I have noticed they have now self adjusted back to what is probably correct, but grab real bad. What causes this? Is it something in the MC sending too much pressure to the back or something? Is there some sort of valve in there that is supposed to control this? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To 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: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2675 - Release Date: 02/08/10 01:35:00 ___ 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] Save Money and the Environment?
What did we decide that was last time around, a Scion? Brazilian VW? 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] Connector
Any specs on the connector, like which hole is what? It's on the car's schematic, usually found in the ETM. -- 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] Save Money and the Environment?
What ever it is, we did verify that it's NOT a Smart Car --- On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 10:21 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: What did we decide that was last time around, a Scion? Brazilian VW? Mitch. -- OK Don Panic! (the national past 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
