Re: [MBZ] back to gas??
Alright I shall fix bayonets. Hendrik who has a couple of crazy dogs wanting their polly meat OK Don wrote: Now, that doesn't sound very green - all the gun powder burning, lead flying around, etc. A simple neck wringing or drowning would be much more acceptable to the green crowd. On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 12:56 AM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: Hendrik who thinks all politicians should be shot at birth (yes I know, not a particularly PC comment but hopefully THEY are not watching) -- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Battery drain - was: Ammeter installation wire size
Couldn't the slow change vs. instantaneous change be due to alternator behavior as well? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 281k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sun, March 27, 2011 11:06:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Battery drain - was: Ammeter installation wire size That's what I was thinking to do next - disconnect at the GPR fuse. I have noticed two modes of operation of the GPR - sometimes the current slowly decreases after the engine starts, other times there is an almost instantaneous jump from pegged minus amps to 30 amps plus. Seems it ought to be consistent. On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 8:51 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: I'm thinking alternator, but as other's have pointed out the GP relay can also do this. Next event you could disconnect the GP relay (fuse) to see if that cures it. I've never heard of the KLIMA relay doing that, but I suppose it's possible. -Max -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Way ot Re: illegals
Brush up on your Mandarin? China will surely beat us in terms of economic growth in the coming decade. Illegally immigrate in China, make your millions, and retire back here so you can hire illegals from latin america to clean your house and cut your grass. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 281k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sun, March 27, 2011 10:50:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Way ot Re: illegals Max wrote: Once construction picks up again, then perhaps the climate will change. We have the finest government money can buy. Construction picks up again? Don't count on that happenin' in the next decade. This econ is dead, Jim. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My purchase of the week
Sounds like that could be a really nice deal. Any rust? Going to flip it? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 281k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sun, March 27, 2011 10:47:18 PM Subject: [MBZ] My purchase of the week Todays purchase is a 93 300D 2.5 turbo. A guy bought it who buys junk cars to haul to the crusher. It has a broken ball joint and at least 1 bad front fender but the interior is in nice shape and it runs great. I happen to have white fenders that will bolt right on. I should have plenty of practice with 124 ball joints so will probably have it back on the road next weekend. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 99 E430, 99 E320, 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3533 - Release Date: 03/27/11 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] One for Jaime to carry upstairs
Or, you could just buy a W115 300D with a huge manual sliding sunroof. Huge. Just remember to ... eat your Wheaties. ;) Tom Schuch 1975 W115 300D and all those BMWs Message: 9 Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2011 14:42:12 -0400 From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] One for Jaime to carry upstairs Message-ID: 01cbecae$b01a4f50$104eedf0$@net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii That's interesting that VW had such a sunroof. I'll bet it was a Webasto product, and so theoretically could also be provided to MB. I wonder if one could retrofit that sunroof to an MB? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dieselhead Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 11:05 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] One for Jaime to carry upstairs According to Mombusa, Max, you don't exist. Isn't that comforting! VW had manual sunroofs. push the button and crank one way for the tip up vent. Crank the other way to open the sunroof. I used to own an '85 300TD which was a grey-market import. NA engine, manual heat control, no AC, five speed transmission. It had a manual sunroof, which was a real pleasure once I'd properly cleaned and lubed it. I would really like to have manual sunroofs in my 124 cars if they could also incorporate the rear pop-up feature. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 3:33 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] One for Jaime to carry upstairs On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 10:24 PM, Zoltan Finks msuchpo...@gmail.com wrote: I only wish I had a manual moonroof. Ditto here. Out of half a dozen cars I've owned with sunroofs, the only ones that never gave any trouble---no leaks or jams---were manual. And unlike windows or locks, where I think you can make a case for power operation as a safety issue (being able to lock all the doors, or roll a window other than the driver's up or down, without stretching halfway out of the driver's seat), a manual sunroof, if designed right, can be operated just as easily as a power one. On my '89 BMW 325iX, the control was a simple drop-down crank--half a turn one way popped up the rear of the roof, and a few turns the other way slid it back. On my '80 Saab 900, you grabbed a handle at the front of the roof, squeezed it together to unlatch it, and then pulled it to the rear, over your shoulder, much like the motion used to drop the top on a Miata---a wonderfully straightforward and quick operation. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Way ot Re: illegals
Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com writes: Construction picks up again? Don't count on that happenin' in the next decade. This econ is dead, Jim. Construction is booming here. More than I've ever seen. New apartment buildings sprouting like weeds, the university is building new dorms and administrative buildings... construction costs are the lowest they've been in a while and people with money are taking advantage. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Way ot Re: illegals
On Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:00:15 -0400 Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Construction is booming here. Where is here? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Way ot Re: illegals
Craig wrote: On Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:00:15 -0400 Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Construction is booming here. Where is here? CS.INDIANA.EDU implies Bloomington, but he's posted Indianapolis Craigslist ads in the past. MLH ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Battery drain - was: Ammeter installation wire size
A coupla weeks ago the battery in my truck went dead, there was nothing obvious about why it drained. I put a charger on it, the radio (or the speakers I guess) started making weird noises, relays up in the dash somewhere were buzzing, I popped out the radio and that stopped but the battery would not charge (or at least it would not start the engine after charging). Took it to get it checked, it showed full charge and OK. Hmmm. So I put it back in, it drained again. h. finally took it out, charged it up, then before I put it back in I started yanking on the starter cables, ground wires, etc. Put the battery back in and it has been fine since. h. Never really did anything other than yank on the wires, which led me to suspect a loose ground or something was creating some weird path for the battery to drain and cause the buzzing and all. --R On 3/27/11 5:38 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: OK Don wrote: I do not hear the locking system vacuukm pump running, I un-plugged the antenna, no change, the trunk light is not warm. What else has power with the ignition switch off, and the key out? Radio and clock, but they are fused. Starter and alternator might be candidates. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Way ot Re: illegals
Bloomington, IN On Mon, 28 Mar 2011 07:55 -0600, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:00:15 -0400 Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Construction is booming here. Where is here? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My purchase of the week
So will it be multiple colors? A technicolor turd? --R On 3/27/11 10:47 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Todays purchase is a 93 300D 2.5 turbo. A guy bought it who buys junk cars to haul to the crusher. It has a broken ball joint and at least 1 bad front fender but the interior is in nice shape and it runs great. I happen to have white fenders that will bolt right on. I should have plenty of practice with 124 ball joints so will probably have it back on the road next weekend. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 87 300D noisy speedo
Noisy speedo in the 87 300D at 0700 this morning; 'drove about 2 mi; 'less noisy when I started return trip at 1000; went quiet after half a mile or so. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft
An update to my long story: I have a vibration at certain speeds in my '87 300SDL. The vehicle is in super condition, with about 130K miles. This is what I have done thus far: replace transmission output shaft bearing and seal. replace drive shaft center carrier bearing. replace both front and rear drive shaft flex discs. replace differential mount. remove and switch rear axles from left to right. Had motor mounts and trans. mounts checked, but not replaced. Apparently they are all still good. Had the drive shaft removed, checked out and balanced at a specialty shop in Atlanta, Ga. It was out of balance slightly, and they added a weight to correct this. The vibration still is noticeable when under acceleration at about 25-30 MPH, then smooths out. At about 45-50 it returns until about 58 MPH, then again smooths out and is not noticeable. At about 70-75mph, I can feel it again returning slightly. After having all the above done, the vibration is somewhat reduced and I assume the new rubbers are dampening the issue. The strange thing is the weather seems to have an effect. When the temp. is around 55F., I can feel this issue, but if it is above say 70 degrees F, it is practically unnoticeable, except for the higher speed vibration. Except for replacing all the mounts, I am at a standstill! Any ideas? Thanks, Ralph - '87 300SDL '84 300CD On Sun, Mar 13, 2011 at 10:51 AM, Ralph Robertson rare...@gmail.com wrote: I first replaced all the rubber mountings on the vehicle, but the vibration was still there. Now hoping the balancing of the shaft will do the trick. Thanks for all input. Ralph On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 9:54 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Have you tried replacing the rubber bits? Flex discs on front and rear, and carrier bearing with rubber mount; Any/all could be culprit as well. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com ] On Behalf Of Ralph Robertson Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 8:53 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft I am assuming that the driveshaft for the 300SDL would be longer due to the longer wheelbase vehicle, but not sure. I was able to locate a company that would overhaul my old driveshaft and balance it, so hoping that will correct my vibration issue. Thanks for the reply. Ralph '87 300SDL '84 300CD On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 11:04 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: There was (is?) an SDL at the knackers nearby, don't know what year, are there differences? Maybe Max and I need to take a trip over there and check various things out. --R On 3/9/2011 8:12 AM, Ralph Robertson wrote: I am looking for a used driveshaft for my 1987 300SDL. Can anyone assist me here? Thanks. Ralph '87 300SDL '84 300CD Brooskville, Fl, 34601 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft
Tires? Bob R On Mar 28, 2011 8:35 AM, Ralph Robertson rare...@gmail.com wrote: An update to my long story: I have a vibration at certain speeds in my '87 300SDL. The vehicle is in super condition, with about 130K miles. This is what I have done thus far: replace transmission output shaft bearing and seal. replace drive shaft center carrier bearing. replace both front and rear drive shaft flex discs. replace differential mount. remove and switch rear axles from left to right. Had motor mounts and trans. mounts checked, but not replaced. Apparently they are all still good. Had the drive shaft removed, checked out and balanced at a specialty shop in Atlanta, Ga. It was out of balance slightly, and they added a weight to correct this. The vibration still is noticeable when under acceleration at about 25-30 MPH, then smooths out. At about 45-50 it returns until about 58 MPH, then again smooths out and is not noticeable. At about 70-75mph, I can feel it again returning slightly. After having all the above done, the vibration is somewhat reduced and I assume the new rubbers are dampening the issue. The strange thing is the weather seems to have an effect. When the temp. is around 55F., I can feel this issue, but if it is above say 70 degrees F, it is practically unnoticeable, except for the higher speed vibration. Except for replacing all the mounts, I am at a standstill! Any ideas? Thanks, Ralph - '87 300SDL '84 300CD On Sun, Mar 13, 2011 at 10:51 AM, Ralph Robertson rare...@gmail.com wrote: I first replaced all the rubber mountings on the vehicle, but the vibration was still there. Now hoping the balancing of the shaft will do the trick. Thanks for all input. Ralph On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 9:54 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Have you tried replacing the rubber bits? Flex discs on front and rear, and carrier bearing with rubber mount; Any/all could be culprit as well. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com ] On Behalf Of Ralph Robertson Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 8:53 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft I am assuming that the driveshaft for the 300SDL would be longer due to the longer wheelbase vehicle, but not sure. I was able to locate a company that would overhaul my old driveshaft and balance it, so hoping that will correct my vibration issue. Thanks for the reply. Ralph '87 300SDL '84 300CD On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 11:04 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: There was (is?) an SDL at the knackers nearby, don't know what year, are there differences? Maybe Max and I need to take a trip over there and check various things out. --R On 3/9/2011 8:12 AM, Ralph Robertson wrote: I am looking for a used driveshaft for my 1987 300SDL. Can anyone assist me here? Thanks. Ralph '87 300SDL '84 300CD Brooskville, Fl, 34601 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Way ot Re: illegals
Allan wrote: Construction is booming here. How long can that last what with IN playing the same games as WI with union trades and money deficits? 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Now you make me wish I still had it. Sent it to the church garage sale years ago. Wife wanted a new one and I try not to argue with her about things that are essentially within her domain. Randy On 25/03/2011 8:31 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: It [Amana] seemed to be losing power as it took longer to cook things than it once had. Vacuum tubes do lose cathode emissivity as they age. Any other cause should be cheaply repairable. If you'd ever have opened up that Amana you'd know why it lasted so long. Seriously high build quality. -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Marshall does it again
On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 3:37 PM, dave walton walton.d...@gmail.com wrote: The sprays are lower concentrations. That one is 5%. The liquid with brush applicator is full strength (100%). Deoxit is absolute magic. Head and shoulders above the generic aerosol electrical contact cleaner spray found at FLAPS. I use the low-concentration spray religiously any time I have to detach an electrical connector from its mate and put it back together, even the kind often found on late-model cars where the terminals are protected from the elements by a tight-fitting housing with a little gasket. I use the full-strength liquid for, among other things, cleaning the RCA jacks on used audio and video equipment. One swipe with a scrap of rag and they're bright and shiny. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft
Bob Rentfro wrote: Tires? Rotate front to rear, see if vibration moves up front. Also, I don't see any mention of wheel bearings. Maybe Peter F has a better idea. MLH. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] B-Class here?
On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 2:53 PM, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: I wouldn't buy an Asian vehicle even if it's German counterpart (not that an Asian vehicle is even capable of that) cost ten times more. Toyota/Lexus- no thanks. I'd rather not put my life or the life of innocent passengers, pedestrians, bystanders at risk. And Asian car styling is either awful or copy cat German. You had me until the last sentence. I see copy-cat Asian styling cues all over new German cars these days. VW is an especially bad offender---used to be you could tell a Jetta, say, at a glance; now they have that generic three-box Japanese/Korean look. Worst, though, is the rear end of the current BMW 3-series sedan---a horror of overcomplicated, unharmonious surfaces that screams Honda. (Especially weird since the front end is simple, striking, and unmistakeable as a Bimmer.) 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D noisy speedo
Lack of use is killing that car, better send it down here for me to exercise. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 281k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, March 28, 2011 10:29:59 AM Subject: [MBZ] 87 300D noisy speedo Noisy speedo in the 87 300D at 0700 this morning; 'drove about 2 mi; 'less noisy when I started return trip at 1000; went quiet after half a mile or so. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft
Tires would be prime suspect, balance and roundness. Also, rubber mount for carrier bearing? I see the bearing was replaced, but no mention of the mount. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 281k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, March 28, 2011 11:47:07 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft Tires? Bob R On Mar 28, 2011 8:35 AM, Ralph Robertson rare...@gmail.com wrote: An update to my long story: I have a vibration at certain speeds in my '87 300SDL. The vehicle is in super condition, with about 130K miles. This is what I have done thus far: replace transmission output shaft bearing and seal. replace drive shaft center carrier bearing. replace both front and rear drive shaft flex discs. replace differential mount. remove and switch rear axles from left to right. Had motor mounts and trans. mounts checked, but not replaced. Apparently they are all still good. Had the drive shaft removed, checked out and balanced at a specialty shop in Atlanta, Ga. It was out of balance slightly, and they added a weight to correct this. The vibration still is noticeable when under acceleration at about 25-30 MPH, then smooths out. At about 45-50 it returns until about 58 MPH, then again smooths out and is not noticeable. At about 70-75mph, I can feel it again returning slightly. After having all the above done, the vibration is somewhat reduced and I assume the new rubbers are dampening the issue. The strange thing is the weather seems to have an effect. When the temp. is around 55F., I can feel this issue, but if it is above say 70 degrees F, it is practically unnoticeable, except for the higher speed vibration. Except for replacing all the mounts, I am at a standstill! Any ideas? Thanks, Ralph - '87 300SDL '84 300CD On Sun, Mar 13, 2011 at 10:51 AM, Ralph Robertson rare...@gmail.com wrote: I first replaced all the rubber mountings on the vehicle, but the vibration was still there. Now hoping the balancing of the shaft will do the trick. Thanks for all input. Ralph On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 9:54 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Have you tried replacing the rubber bits? Flex discs on front and rear, and carrier bearing with rubber mount; Any/all could be culprit as well. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com ] On Behalf Of Ralph Robertson Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 8:53 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft I am assuming that the driveshaft for the 300SDL would be longer due to the longer wheelbase vehicle, but not sure. I was able to locate a company that would overhaul my old driveshaft and balance it, so hoping that will correct my vibration issue. Thanks for the reply. Ralph '87 300SDL '84 300CD On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 11:04 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: There was (is?) an SDL at the knackers nearby, don't know what year, are there differences? Maybe Max and I need to take a trip over there and check various things out. --R On 3/9/2011 8:12 AM, Ralph Robertson wrote: I am looking for a used driveshaft for my 1987 300SDL. Can anyone assist me here? Thanks. Ralph '87 300SDL '84 300CD Brooskville, Fl, 34601 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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:
[MBZ] Slower '91 300D 2.5T
Hi Gang - A couple of weeks ago I wrote about Reverse slipping severely - something which started overnight. I spoke with several technician including a MB technician and of course, the brain trust here. All said a new/rebuilt AT was needed. Got the rebuilt transmission from Rusty had a shop install it for me. The MB dealer was too pricey but were willing to install a rebuilt AT from a non-MB rebuilder - kind of surprised me when they said, Sure. Course they wanted $1050. ;-) My shop did it for $650 plus fluid. He did the RR overnight which I thought was pretty fast. Anyway, I am writing l ooki ng for help with an unrelated (I think) problem. After I lost reverse and knew a new AT was needed, we kept driving it as we wait ed for the AT to arrive. The forward gears began to slip and it felt like the turbo was not putting out the power as usual. I thought it was related to the transmission and would get better when the AT was replaced. It ran poorly and shifted poorly after I picked it up and I quickly found a disconnected vacuum line and fixed it. It is much better than it was and shifts smoothly as it should. But when driving at a steady speed of sa y, 45mph, and I attempt to speedup, it feels like the turbo isn't working at all - it very slowly builds speed. If I use the Kick-down, it accelerates better, but I didn' t need do that before all the trouble started.. If I put the pedal on the floor and leave it there it shifts at ~4300rpm as it should and feels relatively fast, but the power when cruising feels very low. I know the turbo must spool upbefore it produces significant HP but before all this happened with the AT, it accelerated much better. I have searched for more vacuum connections lose and bad hoses, even the accelerator linkage - and all looks in order. Also checked the air filter and changed the pre-fuel filter. I haven't changed the primary filter in about a year/12,000 miles but I don't think it's time for that The things I have NO clue how to check are all of the black boxes that control the various systems. No idea where to start. Could a bad ALARA (is that right) cause this? Any ideas? Thanks! LarryT 91 300D 2.5T Let your engine tell you how healthy it is! Visit www.youroil.net For Inexpensive Oil Test Kits! Let your engine tell you how healthy it is! Visit www.youroil.net For Inexpensive Oil Test Kits! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Way ot Re: illegals
Indiana is actually in better financial shape than its neighbors, particularly IL and WI. Especially IL. Bloomington in particular is faring better than much of the nation, our recently announced county unemployment rate was 6.6%. A couple of big construction projects here are University projects, ultimately public dollars, though the University has done a good job managing its finances despite state funding cuts and its bond rating has actually improved. They are taking advantage of currently low construction costs to make infrastructure improvements. There is also brisk activity in apartment/condo construction. Several major new high-rise (which here means ~10 stories) complexes have been recently built and more are underway. I have no idea who rents these (probably students with mom and dad's money) but they are going up all over the downtown area. The city is trying to encourage compact urban development so they are approving those types of development more than they are new development on the fringes, which they term sprawl. Allan On Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:50 -0500, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Allan wrote: Construction is booming here. How long can that last what with IN playing the same games as WI with union trades and money deficits? 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft
Tires and/or rims? Michael E. Esh On Mar 28, 2011, at 11:35 AM, Ralph Robertson rare...@gmail.com wrote: An update to my long story: I have a vibration at certain speeds in my '87 300SDL. The vehicle is in super condition, with about 130K miles. This is what I have done thus far: replace transmission output shaft bearing and seal. replace drive shaft center carrier bearing. replace both front and rear drive shaft flex discs. replace differential mount. remove and switch rear axles from left to right. Had motor mounts and trans. mounts checked, but not replaced. Apparently they are all still good. Had the drive shaft removed, checked out and balanced at a specialty shop in Atlanta, Ga. It was out of balance slightly, and they added a weight to correct this. The vibration still is noticeable when under acceleration at about 25-30 MPH, then smooths out. At about 45-50 it returns until about 58 MPH, then again smooths out and is not noticeable. At about 70-75mph, I can feel it again returning slightly. After having all the above done, the vibration is somewhat reduced and I assume the new rubbers are dampening the issue. The strange thing is the weather seems to have an effect. When the temp. is around 55F., I can feel this issue, but if it is above say 70 degrees F, it is practically unnoticeable, except for the higher speed vibration. Except for replacing all the mounts, I am at a standstill! Any ideas? Thanks, Ralph - '87 300SDL '84 300CD On Sun, Mar 13, 2011 at 10:51 AM, Ralph Robertson rare...@gmail.com wrote: I first replaced all the rubber mountings on the vehicle, but the vibration was still there. Now hoping the balancing of the shaft will do the trick. Thanks for all input. Ralph On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 9:54 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Have you tried replacing the rubber bits? Flex discs on front and rear, and carrier bearing with rubber mount; Any/all could be culprit as well. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com ] On Behalf Of Ralph Robertson Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 8:53 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft I am assuming that the driveshaft for the 300SDL would be longer due to the longer wheelbase vehicle, but not sure. I was able to locate a company that would overhaul my old driveshaft and balance it, so hoping that will correct my vibration issue. Thanks for the reply. Ralph '87 300SDL '84 300CD On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 11:04 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: There was (is?) an SDL at the knackers nearby, don't know what year, are there differences? Maybe Max and I need to take a trip over there and check various things out. --R On 3/9/2011 8:12 AM, Ralph Robertson wrote: I am looking for a used driveshaft for my 1987 300SDL. Can anyone assist me here? Thanks. Ralph '87 300SDL '84 300CD Brooskville, Fl, 34601 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W124 300D Feeling Slugish
Howdy - You said left inner fender surely you mean RIGHT inner fender? I eplaced the rubber hose that runs from the connector to the vacuum do-hicky directly above the Turbo (about waist high) - I hope that's the one you're talking about? . Should I do anything to that thing? Also, another vac hose runs to a thing after of the turbo but up about waist high. Should I do anything to that? Thanks again - (scratch my recent email where I descrivbed the problem again - I'll work with Dieselheads suggestion for now. (thanks!!) LarryT 91 300D 2.5T Let your engine tell you how healthy it is! Visit www.youroil.net For Inexpensive Oil Test Kits! - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 8:44:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 300D Feeling Slugish Take loose the line from the intake manifold to the left inner fender. Blow out the line and the nipple on the manifold with ~100psi air. Reassemble and test drive. In most cases that takes care of the sluggish problem. Howdy Gang - I picked up my '91 300D today following installation of a rebuilt AT I bought from Rusty. So far it is a huge improvement - of course, going from not havong reverse and some forward gears will do that ;-^ Rusty says he has sold thousands of these ATs with only 3 problems - 2 were installer problems and one was fixed easily. Which gives me confidence in the AT. It shifts a little on the firm side but I suspect that's to be expected since it's new and will become more fluid as it is broken in ((fingers crossed). This is one area I have little to no experience in - breaking in a new AT. Suggestions ? Also, the engine doesn't seem as peppy as it was - like maybe the Turbo isn't spooling up properly . Are there any specific problems that might cause this? It started doing this before the AT died all the way - Tomorrow I'll check filters and vacuum hoses ... initially I thought because the tranny was slipping that that caused the slow feeling but that's no longer the case. And I'm not sure if it's me or the control logic - but it seems to want to shift too quickly - but not all of the time .. Is this because the AT is new? Or does something need adjusting? Also, Is the vaccuum modulator adjustable? One more thing - the switch that telecopes the steering column only clicks in the rearward direction - it will not move the column at all forward. Does that sound like the switch? Wiring? Motor? Thanks to all - Larry p Let your engine tell you how healthy it is! Visit www.youroil.net For Inexpensive Oil Test Kits! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Let your engine tell you how healthy it is! Visit www.youroil.net For Inexpensive Oil Test Kits! - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 8:44:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 300D Feeling Slugish Take loose the line from the intake manifold to the left inner fender. Blow out the line and the nipple on the manifold with ~100psi air. Reassemble and test drive. In most cases that takes care of the sluggish problem. Howdy Gang - I picked up my '91 300D today following installation of a rebuilt AT I bought from Rusty. So far it is a huge improvement - of course, going from not havong reverse and some forward gears will do that ;-^ Rusty says he has sold thousands of these ATs with only 3 problems - 2 were installer problems and one was fixed easily. Which gives me confidence in the AT. It shifts a little on the firm side but I suspect that's to be expected since it's new and will become more fluid as it is broken in ((fingers crossed). This is one area I have little to no experience in - breaking in a new AT. Suggestions ? Also, the engine doesn't seem as peppy as it was - like maybe the Turbo isn't spooling up properly . Are there any specific problems that might cause this? It started doing this before the AT died all the way - Tomorrow I'll check filters and vacuum hoses ... initially I thought because the tranny was slipping that that caused the slow feeling but that's no longer the case. And I'm not sure if it's me or the control logic - but it seems to want to shift too quickly - but not all of the time .. Is this because
Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Cleaner Recommendations
I have to agree with Peter, used Filter Queen from eBay or Craigslist is a good buy. Several years ago, a Filter Queen rep talked my wife into a demo of the unit and we both had to be there and if we demoed the unit then some crystal doodad that my wife wanted was free to us. It was an impressive unit and sucked lag bolts from the ground to over my head to the canister. All in all, one of the quietest vacuum cleaners that I have ever used and it has a good pickup and did a good job with the cat fur that is everywhere. The total price was something like $2000 after being financed for 3 years and interest charges tacked on. We politely thanked the rep and walked her to her car and then started shopping eBay and was able to find a complete set with some Filter Queen air purifiers thrown in for around $500. It was the best vaccum cleaner that my wife and I have owned and when it dies, back to ebay for another one. Todd -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter Frederick Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 08:48 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Cleaner Recommendations I just paid $500 for a used Filter Queen. Less than $500 and you want new, go to Sears, but you won't be much under that $500 even there (base models only). In spite of no official inflation, prices on manufactured (read Chinese) goods are VERY high in comparison with what most people make. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Confidentiality Note: The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential. If this e-mail contains protected health information, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited,except as permitted by law. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message and deleting it from your computer. Thank you. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Mine has those funky sheet metal screws with the post in the middle to discourage DIYers. What's the name again of the tool that defeats this purpose? On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Now you make me wish I still had it. Sent it to the church garage sale years ago. Wife wanted a new one and I try not to argue with her about things that are essentially within her domain. Randy On 25/03/2011 8:31 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: It [Amana] seemed to be losing power as it took longer to cook things than it once had. Vacuum tubes do lose cathode emissivity as they age. Any other cause should be cheaply repairable. If you'd ever have opened up that Amana you'd know why it lasted so long. Seriously high build quality. -- 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
andrew strasfogel wrote: Mine has those funky sheet metal screws with the post in the middle to discourage DIYers. What's the name again of the tool that defeats this purpose? Stud welder? Vice Grips? Twist Drill? Dremel? Security TORX bit? 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Sawzall is less messy, but C4 will get you there quickly. Of course, you could always do the boring thing and purchase a security torx bit that fits. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SPLQ8/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1pf_rd_t=201pf_rd_i=B000I1LQRCpf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DERpf_rd_r=0VYTJH6TQ52BJCK7J3RA Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 281k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, March 28, 2011 2:22:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave Mine has those funky sheet metal screws with the post in the middle to discourage DIYers. What's the name again of the tool that defeats this purpose? On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Now you make me wish I still had it. Sent it to the church garage sale years ago. Wife wanted a new one and I try not to argue with her about things that are essentially within her domain. Randy On 25/03/2011 8:31 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: It [Amana] seemed to be losing power as it took longer to cook things than it once had. Vacuum tubes do lose cathode emissivity as they age. Any other cause should be cheaply repairable. If you'd ever have opened up that Amana you'd know why it lasted so long. Seriously high build quality. -- 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] why MB?
...Why did you buy a C class instead of an Infiniti which is more powerful, has more features and costs less? Curt. Because I have been a Mercedes owner for decades and I honestly believe that all in all, despite all their past problems, that they are better than the rest. I like the way they feel on the move. I like the build quality even though my earlier cars had plenty of trouble during their early lives before half the moving parts were replaced. I am a car hobbyist and no Asian label car has ever interested me enough to buy one. Further, it took me a long time to train my dealer which makes life easier since they do what I ask. BTW, a B-Class is not a car but a baby minivan. Now, what's your excuse? RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] why MB?
The only Asian car that ever interested me was an old Datson 240Z. I remember an old school teacher (real car enthusiast) having a few. He would arrive at school early before the teachers parking lot was cleared on winter days, just so he could spend a half hour doing donuts before class started! I found one that I lusted after, when I was a just a few months off turning 16 and getting my license. It was rusty and rough, but the only thing close to what I could afford. I couldn't quite come up with the $1500 or so being asked (which was nuts even then, looking back), but went to the owner with a counter offer a couple of weeks later, after arranging a loan from my Mother for the difference. The owner said she was sorry to inform me, but the car had fallen into two pieces while sitting in the driveway the week before!! lol That was my one and only interest in Asian cars, and most of it was probably due to the car looking like a baby Daytona, or as close as I'd ever get to owning one. Ed 300E On 28 March 2011 15:14, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...Why did you buy a C class instead of an Infiniti which is more powerful, has more features and costs less? Curt. Because I have been a Mercedes owner for decades and I honestly believe that all in all, despite all their past problems, that they are better than the rest. I like the way they feel on the move. I like the build quality even though my earlier cars had plenty of trouble during their early lives before half the moving parts were replaced. I am a car hobbyist and no Asian label car has ever interested me enough to buy one. Further, it took me a long time to train my dealer which makes life easier since they do what I ask. BTW, a B-Class is not a car but a baby minivan. Now, what's your excuse? RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] todays fuel prices in central Canada
I know you guys report of fuel prices from time to time, and as I was thinking of the list while pumping gas into one of the cars today, I took note of the various prices here for fun. regular $1.24 per litre premium $1.39 per litre diesel $1.31 per litre These are now pretty typical prices. I did well last week finding regular for the minivan at $1.22 Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] todays fuel prices in central Canada
The LOWEST price for diesel here in Washington, DC is $3.95/gallon. How does that compare to the Canadian (I assume) price per liter? On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 4:11 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I know you guys report of fuel prices from time to time, and as I was thinking of the list while pumping gas into one of the cars today, I took note of the various prices here for fun. regular $1.24 per litre premium $1.39 per litre diesel $1.31 per litre These are now pretty typical prices. I did well last week finding regular for the minivan at $1.22 Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] todays fuel prices in central Canada
3.785412 liters in a US gallon. So, your $3.95 per gallon diesel is about $1.04 per liter in Cdn dollars. Dollars are close to par these days. Randy On 28/03/2011 3:16 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: The LOWEST price for diesel here in Washington, DC is $3.95/gallon. How does that compare to the Canadian (I assume) price per liter? On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 4:11 PM, E Mpokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I know you guys report of fuel prices from time to time, and as I was thinking of the list while pumping gas into one of the cars today, I took note of the various prices here for fun. regular $1.24 per litre premium $1.39 per litre diesel $1.31 per litre These are now pretty typical prices. I did well last week finding regular for the minivan at $1.22 Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] why MB?
You should not have let that stop you. That should have just reflected in the price. Pay less, use the savings to buy a welder, track down some microwave housings and have at it. The car is now a collectors item and you would have made some money! Randy On 28/03/2011 3:07 PM, E M wrote: The only Asian car that ever interested me was an old Datson 240Z. I remember an old school teacher (real car enthusiast) having a few. He would arrive at school early before the teachers parking lot was cleared on winter days, just so he could spend a half hour doing donuts before class started! I found one that I lusted after, when I was a just a few months off turning 16 and getting my license. It was rusty and rough, but the only thing close to what I could afford. I couldn't quite come up with the $1500 or so being asked (which was nuts even then, looking back), but went to the owner with a counter offer a couple of weeks later, after arranging a loan from my Mother for the difference. The owner said she was sorry to inform me, but the car had fallen into two pieces while sitting in the driveway the week before!! lol That was my one and only interest in Asian cars, and most of it was probably due to the car looking like a baby Daytona, or as close as I'd ever get to owning one. Ed 300E On 28 March 2011 15:14,relng...@aol.com wrote: ...Why did you buy a C class instead of an Infiniti which is more powerful, has more features and costs less? Curt. Because I have been a Mercedes owner for decades and I honestly believe that all in all, despite all their past problems, that they are better than the rest. I like the way they feel on the move. I like the build quality even though my earlier cars had plenty of trouble during their early lives before half the moving parts were replaced. I am a car hobbyist and no Asian label car has ever interested me enough to buy one. Further, it took me a long time to train my dealer which makes life easier since they do what I ask. BTW, a B-Class is not a car but a baby minivan. Now, what's your excuse? RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT - Firebird
We had our World of Wheels, car show at the convention center this past weekend. Lots of odd ball show cars, a dozen big block Camaros etc. Not as interesting as it sometimes is but I went with 3 other car guys and quite enjoyed myself. One display was of a very nice old Firebird - 1967 or 68 probably - with the over head cam inline 6. Pretty much perfect. A labour of love. 5 years of work by a fellow who had enough garage to mount it on a rotisserie (sp?) and do it right. The really interesting thing was a couple of photos of the car when he got it. It is hard to describe. I wish I had the forethought to pull out my cell phone with camera and take a photo of the photo. It had been in an accident and the front end was damaged. The owner, then chose to modify it big time. It ended up with old style fenders and hood and an oval grill out of some 1930's or 40's truck. It was about the wierdest thing you have ever seen. I told the fellow that I thought it a real shame that he had put it back the way it started. It was quite the show car in it's altered state. If you look long and hard you might come up with it. It was apparently in a magazine - Carcraft or something similar - many years ago when they did a feature on the 10 ugliest cars ever. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] why MB?
E M wrote: The owner said she was sorry to inform me, but the car had fallen into two pieces while sitting in the driveway the week before!! lol Sounds like the 1965 Mustang that my dad wouldn't let my brother buy. He ended up paying 3x as much for a near perfect baby blue Galaxie 500 hardtop. He traded it in on a demo Vega GT hatchback when he got out of high school. He was still a teenager when the Vega started fumigating mosquitoes. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] todays fuel prices in central Canada
So you're still roughly about a dollar less or so per gallon than here. If I lived in the US, I'd forget about diesel, and just buy a V12. ;-) hee hee Ed 300E On 28 March 2011 16:34, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: 3.785412 liters in a US gallon. So, your $3.95 per gallon diesel is about $1.04 per liter in Cdn dollars. Dollars are close to par these days. Randy On 28/03/2011 3:16 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: The LOWEST price for diesel here in Washington, DC is $3.95/gallon. How does that compare to the Canadian (I assume) price per liter? On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 4:11 PM, E Mpokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I know you guys report of fuel prices from time to time, and as I was thinking of the list while pumping gas into one of the cars today, I took note of the various prices here for fun. regular $1.24 per litre premium $1.39 per litre diesel $1.31 per litre These are now pretty typical prices. I did well last week finding regular for the minivan at $1.22 Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W124 300D Feeling Slugish
I saw in your other post you didn't do the canister fuel filter, I'd do that anytime I was down on power. Its cheap and easy enough to do. Think how upset you'd be if you did a whole bunch of other stuff only to find it was the fuel filter... -Curt Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:05:55 + (UTC) From: Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 300D Feeling Slugish Message-ID: 1250051195.163833.130133556.javamail.r...@sz0072a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Howdy - You said left inner fender? surely you mean RIGHT inner fender I eplaced the rubber hose that runs from the connector to the vacuum do-hicky directly above the Turbo (about waist high) - I hope that's the one you're talking about?? .? Should I do anything to that thing?? Also, another vac hose runs to a thing after of the turbo but up about waist high.??? Should I do anything to that? Thanks again - ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] why MB?
The only way to make money, is if I had welded it back together with period correct microwave oven parts, and those weren't easy to come by in the late 70s early 80s. She wanted $1500 for it, while it was still one piece. I paid near $1000, or just a bit over for the first microwave oven I bought for my Mum not too many years after that. I'm sure the car has been turned into soup tins many times over, but my Mum still has that microwave oven. In hindsight, I was probably wise to put the money into the oven rather than the car. ;-) Ed 300E On 28 March 2011 16:44, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: You should not have let that stop you. That should have just reflected in the price. Pay less, use the savings to buy a welder, track down some microwave housings and have at it. The car is now a collectors item and you would have made some money! Randy On 28/03/2011 3:07 PM, E M wrote: The only Asian car that ever interested me was an old Datson 240Z. I remember an old school teacher (real car enthusiast) having a few. He would arrive at school early before the teachers parking lot was cleared on winter days, just so he could spend a half hour doing donuts before class started! I found one that I lusted after, when I was a just a few months off turning 16 and getting my license. It was rusty and rough, but the only thing close to what I could afford. I couldn't quite come up with the $1500 or so being asked (which was nuts even then, looking back), but went to the owner with a counter offer a couple of weeks later, after arranging a loan from my Mother for the difference. The owner said she was sorry to inform me, but the car had fallen into two pieces while sitting in the driveway the week before!! lol That was my one and only interest in Asian cars, and most of it was probably due to the car looking like a baby Daytona, or as close as I'd ever get to owning one. Ed 300E On 28 March 2011 15:14,relng...@aol.com wrote: ...Why did you buy a C class instead of an Infiniti which is more powerful, has more features and costs less? Curt. Because I have been a Mercedes owner for decades and I honestly believe that all in all, despite all their past problems, that they are better than the rest. I like the way they feel on the move. I like the build quality even though my earlier cars had plenty of trouble during their early lives before half the moving parts were replaced. I am a car hobbyist and no Asian label car has ever interested me enough to buy one. Further, it took me a long time to train my dealer which makes life easier since they do what I ask. BTW, a B-Class is not a car but a baby minivan. Now, what's your excuse? RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Plasma torch --R On 3/28/11 2:22 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Mine has those funky sheet metal screws with the post in the middle to discourage DIYers. What's the name again of the tool that defeats this purpose? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 240D out of fuel - the end of the story
You may remember last week when my wife ran my 240D basically out of fuel. She went to the store and got 4 quarts of 5w20, put 'em in the tank and got to refuel and was on her way. Saturday I replaced the filters, NASTY. The small see through one looked like it had tadpoles in it. When I drained the canister one into a bucket I found little dots of strained tadpole bodies... Glad that stuff didn't get into the engine. New filters and the acceleration is back to gradual instead of glacial. -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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Slower '91 300D 2.5T
Check that the vac servos for the boost control and EGR are intact and working -- if the control valves are busted, you don't get any boost! 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Slower '91 300D 2.5T
Did you blow out the line form the intake manifold, near the IP governor to the left fender? Two of us suggested that. Hi Gang - A couple of weeks ago I wrote about Reverse slipping severely - something which started overnight. I spoke with several technician including a MB technician and of course, the brain trust here. All said a new/rebuilt AT was needed. Got the rebuilt transmission from Rusty had a shop install it for me. The MB dealer was too pricey but were willing to install a rebuilt AT from a non-MB rebuilder - kind of surprised me when they said, Sure. Course they wanted $1050. ;-) My shop did it for $650 plus fluid. He did the RR overnight which I thought was pretty fast. Anyway, I am writing l ooki ng for help with an unrelated (I think) problem. After I lost reverse and knew a new AT was needed, we kept driving it as we wait ed for the AT to arrive. The forward gears began to slip and it felt like the turbo was not putting out the power as usual. I thought it was related to the transmission and would get better when the AT was replaced. It ran poorly and shifted poorly after I picked it up and I quickly found a disconnected vacuum line and fixed it. It is much better than it was and shifts smoothly as it should. But when driving at a steady speed of sa y, 45mph, and I attempt to speedup, it feels like the turbo isn't working at all - it very slowly builds speed. If I use the Kick-down, it accelerates better, but I didn' t need do that before all the trouble started.. If I put the pedal on the floor and leave it there it shifts at ~4300rpm as it should and feels relatively fast, but the power when cruising feels very low. I know the turbo must spool upbefore it produces significant HP but before all this happened with the AT, it accelerated much better. I have searched for more vacuum connections lose and bad hoses, even the accelerator linkage - and all looks in order. Also checked the air filter and changed the pre-fuel filter. I haven't changed the primary filter in about a year/12,000 miles but I don't think it's time for that The things I have NO clue how to check are all of the black boxes that control the various systems. No idea where to start. Could a bad ALARA (is that right) cause this? Any ideas? Thanks! LarryT 91 300D 2.5T Let your engine tell you how healthy it is! Visit www.youroil.net For Inexpensive Oil Test Kits! Let your engine tell you how healthy it is! Visit www.youroil.net For Inexpensive Oil Test Kits! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My purchase of the week
No, I dont think I do unless you buy the whole car. On 3/27/2011 10:08 PM, OK Don wrote: Congrats! I want a spare KLIMA for a 124 300D - have one? On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 9:47 PM, Kaleb C. Striplinka...@striplin.netwrote: Todays purchase is a 93 300D 2.5 turbo. A guy bought it who buys junk cars to haul to the crusher. It has a broken ball joint and at least 1 bad front fender but the interior is in nice shape and it runs great. I happen to have white fenders that will bolt right on. I should have plenty of practice with 124 ball joints so will probably have it back on the road next weekend. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 99 E430, 99 E320, 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3533 - Release Date: 03/27/11 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 99 E430, 99 E320, 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3536 - Release Date: 03/28/11 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My purchase of the week
No rust, I think its going to turn out to be a decent deal. I think I might keep it for a while since its the last year of the 2.5. Or, I could flip it you never know. After all, I do have the 97 E300 now, got a couple of other 2.5's and have that 95 E300 that I need to do something with. On 3/28/2011 6:49 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Sounds like that could be a really nice deal. Any rust? Going to flip it? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 281k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Kaleb C. Striplinka...@striplin.net To: mercedes Mailing Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sun, March 27, 2011 10:47:18 PM Subject: [MBZ] My purchase of the week Todays purchase is a 93 300D 2.5 turbo. A guy bought it who buys junk cars to haul to the crusher. It has a broken ball joint and at least 1 bad front fender but the interior is in nice shape and it runs great. I happen to have white fenders that will bolt right on. I should have plenty of practice with 124 ball joints so will probably have it back on the road next weekend. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 99 E430, 99 E320, 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3533 - Release Date: 03/27/11 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3535 - Release Date: 03/28/11 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 99 E430, 99 E320, 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3536 - Release Date: 03/28/11 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My purchase of the week
Naw, it will be all white On 3/28/2011 9:25 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: So will it be multiple colors? A technicolor turd? --R On 3/27/11 10:47 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Todays purchase is a 93 300D 2.5 turbo. A guy bought it who buys junk cars to haul to the crusher. It has a broken ball joint and at least 1 bad front fender but the interior is in nice shape and it runs great. I happen to have white fenders that will bolt right on. I should have plenty of practice with 124 ball joints so will probably have it back on the road next weekend. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3536 - Release Date: 03/28/11 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 99 E430, 99 E320, 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3536 - Release Date: 03/28/11 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft
The only help I can offer is that to say this is a strange one for sure. Maybe you should try a completely different driveshaft? On 3/28/2011 10:35 AM, Ralph Robertson wrote: An update to my long story: I have a vibration at certain speeds in my '87 300SDL. The vehicle is in super condition, with about 130K miles. This is what I have done thus far: replace transmission output shaft bearing and seal. replace drive shaft center carrier bearing. replace both front and rear drive shaft flex discs. replace differential mount. remove and switch rear axles from left to right. Had motor mounts and trans. mounts checked, but not replaced. Apparently they are all still good. Had the drive shaft removed, checked out and balanced at a specialty shop in Atlanta, Ga. It was out of balance slightly, and they added a weight to correct this. The vibration still is noticeable when under acceleration at about 25-30 MPH, then smooths out. At about 45-50 it returns until about 58 MPH, then again smooths out and is not noticeable. At about 70-75mph, I can feel it again returning slightly. After having all the above done, the vibration is somewhat reduced and I assume the new rubbers are dampening the issue. The strange thing is the weather seems to have an effect. When the temp. is around 55F., I can feel this issue, but if it is above say 70 degrees F, it is practically unnoticeable, except for the higher speed vibration. Except for replacing all the mounts, I am at a standstill! Any ideas? Thanks, Ralph - '87 300SDL '84 300CD -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 99 E430, 99 E320, 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3536 - Release Date: 03/28/11 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Slower '91 300D 2.5T
I still say you have a vacuum leak somewhere. If you have to get full vacuum to the turbo otherwise it vents boost. Also try cleaning out the line and fitting from the intake to the IP. On 3/28/2011 12:55 PM, Larry T wrote: Hi Gang - A couple of weeks ago I wrote about Reverse slipping severely - something which started overnight. I spoke with several technician including a MB technician and of course, the brain trust here. All said a new/rebuilt AT was needed. Got the rebuilt transmission from Rusty had a shop install it for me. The MB dealer was too pricey but were willing to install a rebuilt AT from a non-MB rebuilder - kind of surprised me when they said, Sure. Course they wanted $1050. ;-) My shop did it for $650 plus fluid. He did the RR overnight which I thought was pretty fast. Anyway, I am writing l ooki ng for help with an unrelated (I think) problem. After I lost reverse and knew a new AT was needed, we kept driving it as we wait ed for the AT to arrive. The forward gears began to slip and it felt like the turbo was not putting out the power as usual. I thought it was related to the transmission and would get better when the AT was replaced. It ran poorly and shifted poorly after I picked it up and I quickly found a disconnected vacuum line and fixed it. It is much better than it was and shifts smoothly as it should. But when driving at a steady speed of sa y, 45mph, and I attempt to speedup, it feels like the turbo isn't working at all - it very slowly builds speed. If I use the Kick-down, it accelerates better, but I didn' t need do that before all the trouble started.. If I put the pedal on the floor and leave it there it shifts at ~4300rpm as it should and feels relatively fast, but the power when cruising feels very low. I know the turbo must spool upbefore it produces significant HP but before all this happened with the AT, it accelerated much better. I have searched for more vacuum connections lose and bad hoses, even the accelerator linkage - and all looks in order. Also checked the air filter and changed the pre-fuel filter. I haven't changed the primary filter in about a year/12,000 miles but I don't think it's time for that The things I have NO clue how to check are all of the black boxes that control the various systems. No idea where to start. Could a bad ALARA (is that right) cause this? Any ideas? Thanks! LarryT 91 300D 2.5T Let your engine tell you how healthy it is! Visit www.youroil.net For Inexpensive Oil Test Kits! Let your engine tell you how healthy it is! Visit www.youroil.net For Inexpensive Oil Test Kits! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3536 - Release Date: 03/28/11 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 99 E430, 99 E320, 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3536 - Release Date: 03/28/11 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W124 300D Feeling Slugish
It is the driver's fender in the USA and the non brit world. That is the left side of the car, but it is the right side if you stand in front of the car and look at the car. It is the same side the intake manifold is on. Not the air cleaner. I am assuming a 2.5 is laid out the same as the OM603. The line runs from the intake manifold to the gizmo on the left fender. Blow out the line, and the nipple in the manifold. Howdy - You said left inner fender surely you mean RIGHT inner fender?I eplaced the rubber hose that runs from the connector to the vacuum do-hicky directly above the Turbo (about waist high) - I hope that's the one you're talking about? . Should I do anything to that thing? Also, another vac hose runs to a thing after of the turbo but up about waist high.Should I do anything to that? Thanks again - (scratch my recent email where I descrivbed the problem again - I'll work with Dieselheads suggestion for now. (thanks!!) LarryT 91 300D 2.5T Let your engine tell you how healthy it is! Visit www.youroil.net For Inexpensive Oil Test Kits! - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 8:44:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 300D Feeling Slugish Take loose the line from the intake manifold to the left inner fender. Blow out the line and the nipple on the manifold with ~100psi air. Reassemble and test drive. In most cases that takes care of the sluggish problem. Howdy Gang - I picked up my '91 300D today following installation of a rebuilt AT I bought from Rusty. So far it is a huge improvement - of course, going from not havong reverse and some forward gears will do that ;-^ Rusty says he has sold thousands of these ATs with only 3 problems - 2 were installer problems and one was fixed easily. Which gives me confidence in the AT. It shifts a little on the firm side but I suspect that's to be expected since it's new and will become more fluid as it is broken in ((fingers crossed). This is one area I have little to no experience in - breaking in a new AT. Suggestions ? Also, the engine doesn't seem as peppy as it was - like maybe the Turbo isn't spooling up properly . Are there any specific problems that might cause this? It started doing this before the AT died all the way - Tomorrow I'll check filters and vacuum hoses ... initially I thought because the tranny was slipping that that caused the slow feeling but that's no longer the case. And I'm not sure if it's me or the control logic - but it seems to want to shift too quickly - but not all of the time .. Is this because the AT is new? Or does something need adjusting? Also, Is the vaccuum modulator adjustable? One more thing - the switch that telecopes the steering column only clicks in the rearward direction - it will not move the column at all forward. Does that sound like the switch? Wiring? Motor? Thanks to all - Larry p Let your engine tell you how healthy it is! Visit www.youroil.net For Inexpensive Oil Test Kits! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Let your engine tell you how healthy it is! Visit www.youroil.net For Inexpensive Oil Test Kits! - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 8:44:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 300D Feeling Slugish Take loose the line from the intake manifold to the left inner fender. Blow out the line and the nipple on the manifold with ~100psi air. Reassemble and test drive. In most cases that takes care of the sluggish problem. Howdy Gang - I picked up my '91 300D today following installation of a rebuilt AT I bought from Rusty. So far it is a huge improvement - of course, going from not havong reverse and some forward gears will do that ;-^ Rusty says he has sold thousands of these ATs with only 3 problems - 2 were installer problems and one was fixed easily. Which gives me confidence in the AT. It shifts a little on the firm side but I suspect that's to be expected since it's new and will become more fluid as it is broken in ((fingers crossed). This is one area I have little to no experience in - breaking in a new AT. Suggestions ? Also, the engine doesn't seem as peppy as it was - like maybe the Turbo isn't spooling up properly . Are there any specific problems that might cause this? It started doing
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Sawzall. Mine has those funky sheet metal screws with the post in the middle to discourage DIYers. What's the name again of the tool that defeats this purpose? On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Now you make me wish I still had it. Sent it to the church garage sale years ago. Wife wanted a new one and I try not to argue with her about things that are essentially within her domain. Randy On 25/03/2011 8:31 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: It [Amana] seemed to be losing power as it took longer to cook things than it once had. Vacuum tubes do lose cathode emissivity as they age. Any other cause should be cheaply repairable. If you'd ever have opened up that Amana you'd know why it lasted so long. Seriously high build quality. -- 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My purchase of the week
Can someone compare and contrast a 300D 2.5 turbo-diesel vs. an E300 Diesel? Fuel consumption? 0-60 time? Range on a tank of fuel? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 7:31 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] My purchase of the week No rust, I think its going to turn out to be a decent deal. I think I might keep it for a while since its the last year of the 2.5. Or, I could flip it you never know. After all, I do have the 97 E300 now, got a couple of other 2.5's and have that 95 E300 that I need to do something with. On 3/28/2011 6:49 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Sounds like that could be a really nice deal. Any rust? Going to flip it? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 281k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Kaleb C. Striplinka...@striplin.net To: mercedes Mailing Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sun, March 27, 2011 10:47:18 PM Subject: [MBZ] My purchase of the week Todays purchase is a 93 300D 2.5 turbo. A guy bought it who buys junk cars to haul to the crusher. It has a broken ball joint and at least 1 bad front fender but the interior is in nice shape and it runs great. I happen to have white fenders that will bolt right on. I should have plenty of practice with 124 ball joints so will probably have it back on the road next weekend. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 99 E430, 99 E320, 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3533 - Release Date: 03/27/11 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3535 - Release Date: 03/28/11 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 99 E430, 99 E320, 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3536 - Release Date: 03/28/11 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My purchase of the week
The E300 should be faster since its 134hp versus 121 for the 2.5. According to epa looks like the 2.5 will get a mile or 2 better mpg. On 3/28/2011 6:42 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Can someone compare and contrast a 300D 2.5 turbo-diesel vs. an E300 Diesel? Fuel consumption? 0-60 time? Range on a tank of fuel? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 7:31 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] My purchase of the week No rust, I think its going to turn out to be a decent deal. I think I might keep it for a while since its the last year of the 2.5. Or, I could flip it you never know. After all, I do have the 97 E300 now, got a couple of other 2.5's and have that 95 E300 that I need to do something with. On 3/28/2011 6:49 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Sounds like that could be a really nice deal. Any rust? Going to flip it? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 281k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Kaleb C. Striplinka...@striplin.net To: mercedes Mailing Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sun, March 27, 2011 10:47:18 PM Subject: [MBZ] My purchase of the week Todays purchase is a 93 300D 2.5 turbo. A guy bought it who buys junk cars to haul to the crusher. It has a broken ball joint and at least 1 bad front fender but the interior is in nice shape and it runs great. I happen to have white fenders that will bolt right on. I should have plenty of practice with 124 ball joints so will probably have it back on the road next weekend. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 99 E430, 99 E320, 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3533 - Release Date: 03/27/11 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3535 - Release Date: 03/28/11 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 99 E430, 99 E320, 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3536 - Release Date: 03/28/11 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] why MB?
I drive too much to have a nice car and you can't get much Honda for $1500 while you can still get a pretty decent 240D. A $1500 Honda will be a horrible ride, a 240D while pokey will at least be comfortable. My '84 190D has about $4000 in it right now and today just passed 5000 miles under my ownership. I figure to put at least 100,000 on it. I did 90,000 on my last one but it had more miles when I started. In the end my cost per mile is pretty low. -Curt Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:14:41 EDT From: relng...@aol.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] why MB? Message-ID: 2414a.5edcfd85.3ac23...@aol.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII ...Why did you buy a C class instead of an Infiniti which is more powerful, has more features and costs less? Curt. Because I have been a Mercedes owner for decades and I honestly believe that all in all, despite all their past problems, that they are better than the rest. I like the way they feel on the move. I like the build quality even though my earlier cars had plenty of trouble during their early lives before half the moving parts were replaced. I am a car hobbyist and no Asian label car has ever interested me enough to buy one. Further, it took me a long time to train my dealer which makes life easier since they do what I ask. BTW, a B-Class is not a car but a baby minivan. Now, what's your excuse? RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 190D fuel cap
I've been noticing that my '84 190D doesn't do anything all that exciting in the fuel mileage department, 34mpg is pretty normal. This concerned me as my '85 did more like 38. I'd just about passed it off as auto vs manual (the auto really wants overdrive) but tonight while filling up I realized the side of the car was wet with fuel. Spent a minute fiddling with the cap and realized it didn't really click into place like my other cars do. Its also smaller than the cap on my other cars. In fact I think its an oil cap... I'd always wondered if the caps were the same size. I got home and swapped the cap with the one on my '83 240D which is bigger in the part you grip. This cap clicks into place and didn't leak on the 240D back when I was driving it. In fact one time when the tank vent plugged I had a heck of a time getting it off. We'll see... -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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft
This sort of vibration can be tires, wheel bearings, diff mounts (you replaced that) subframe mounts, or a bad half shaft. Check the axles for rotational play (that is, click-click while rotating back and forth. You should also check for excessive wear in the spider pinion -- there should be very little backlash while turning a rear wheel before the other one moves, along with the pinion (driveshaft). If one wheel can be move a significant amount independent of the others, the diff is worn out. Will clank sometimes, and can vibrate. My 220D was shot, and I think the new 300D is going to get a transplant soon, as it's bad as well. Weak shocks can permit wheel tramp a resonant speeds, so check those, and make sure the sway bar bushings in the rear and the links are all good, they allow the sway bar to vibrate if they are bad. Good luck! 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My purchase of the week
What is the state of your E300? I am very happy with mine, now that I've got majority of the issues sorted out. Still some niggling problems to cure, but I need to get the head gasket fixed on the 300TD soon, weather will be good for sailing soon... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 7:48 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] My purchase of the week The E300 should be faster since its 134hp versus 121 for the 2.5. According to epa looks like the 2.5 will get a mile or 2 better mpg. On 3/28/2011 6:42 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Can someone compare and contrast a 300D 2.5 turbo-diesel vs. an E300 Diesel? Fuel consumption? 0-60 time? Range on a tank of fuel? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 7:31 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] My purchase of the week No rust, I think its going to turn out to be a decent deal. I think I might keep it for a while since its the last year of the 2.5. Or, I could flip it you never know. After all, I do have the 97 E300 now, got a couple of other 2.5's and have that 95 E300 that I need to do something with. On 3/28/2011 6:49 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Sounds like that could be a really nice deal. Any rust? Going to flip it? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 281k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Kaleb C. Striplinka...@striplin.net To: mercedes Mailing Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sun, March 27, 2011 10:47:18 PM Subject: [MBZ] My purchase of the week Todays purchase is a 93 300D 2.5 turbo. A guy bought it who buys junk cars to haul to the crusher. It has a broken ball joint and at least 1 bad front fender but the interior is in nice shape and it runs great. I happen to have white fenders that will bolt right on. I should have plenty of practice with 124 ball joints so will probably have it back on the road next weekend. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 99 E430, 99 E320, 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3533 - Release Date: 03/27/11 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3535 - Release Date: 03/28/11 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 99 E430, 99 E320, 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3536 - Release Date: 03/28/11 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Battery drain - was: Ammeter installation wire size
Might be - how to tell the difference? The initially slow charge does suddenly jump to full charge, just not without the slow creep up first. Strange. I wish I'd been able to watch what happens before this issue popped up --- On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 6:40 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Couldn't the slow change vs. instantaneous change be due to alternator behavior as well? -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W124 300D Feeling Slugish
What he said - but it's a pressure line, not vacuum. there are little clamps on it. You also need to clean out the fittings the hose attaches to, not only the hose. As Dieselhead said, it's the side opposite of the turbo. It measures the pressure in the intake manifold that is created by the turbo and sends it to the control mechanisms. I think I just repeated what he said - oh well. On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 6:24 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: It is the driver's fender in the USA and the non brit world. That is the left side of the car, but it is the right side if you stand in front of the car and look at the car. It is the same side the intake manifold is on. Not the air cleaner. I am assuming a 2.5 is laid out the same as the OM603. The line runs from the intake manifold to the gizmo on the left fender. Blow out the line, and the nipple in the manifold. Howdy - You said left inner fender surely you mean RIGHT inner fender? I eplaced the rubber hose that runs from the connector to the vacuum do-hicky directly above the Turbo (about waist high) - I hope that's the one you're talking about? . Should I do anything to that thing? Also, another vac hose runs to a thing after of the turbo but up about waist high. Should I do anything to that? Thanks again - -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
P51 -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 28, 2011, at 19:26, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Sawzall. Mine has those funky sheet metal screws with the post in the middle to discourage DIYers. What's the name again of the tool that defeats this purpose? On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Now you make me wish I still had it. Sent it to the church garage sale years ago. Wife wanted a new one and I try not to argue with her about things that are essentially within her domain. Randy On 25/03/2011 8:31 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: It [Amana] seemed to be losing power as it took longer to cook things than it once had. Vacuum tubes do lose cathode emissivity as they age. Any other cause should be cheaply repairable. If you'd ever have opened up that Amana you'd know why it lasted so long. Seriously high build quality. -- 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Battery drain - was: Ammeter installation wire size
Might be - how to tell the difference? The initially slow charge does suddenly jump to full charge, just not without the slow creep up first. You are measuring net charge. If the GP's (for example) were sucking hard on the alternator there would be little left for charging, except they draw less current as they heat up, so it might appear to be a slowly-increasing charge followed by a jump as the GP relay shut off. -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft
This sounds very similar to the vibration I had in the '87 300SDL that I traded to Kaleb a while back -- I didnt' do all that you did, but I never could figure out what it was. My Indie at the time (may he rest in peace) put it up on the rack, had his wife run it up through the vibration range (65 MPH, IIRC), and couldn't find the source, though he could reproduce it. On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 6:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: The only help I can offer is that to say this is a strange one for sure. Maybe you should try a completely different driveshaft? On 3/28/2011 10:35 AM, Ralph Robertson wrote: An update to my long story: I have a vibration at certain speeds in my '87 300SDL. The vehicle is in super condition, with about 130K miles. This is what I have done thus far: replace transmission output shaft bearing and seal. replace drive shaft center carrier bearing. replace both front and rear drive shaft flex discs. replace differential mount. remove and switch rear axles from left to right. Had motor mounts and trans. mounts checked, but not replaced. Apparently they are all still good. Had the drive shaft removed, checked out and balanced at a specialty shop in Atlanta, Ga. It was out of balance slightly, and they added a weight to correct this. The vibration still is noticeable when under acceleration at about 25-30 MPH, then smooths out. At about 45-50 it returns until about 58 MPH, then again smooths out and is not noticeable. At about 70-75mph, I can feel it again returning slightly. After having all the above done, the vibration is somewhat reduced and I assume the new rubbers are dampening the issue. The strange thing is the weather seems to have an effect. When the temp. is around 55F., I can feel this issue, but if it is above say 70 degrees F, it is practically unnoticeable, except for the higher speed vibration. Except for replacing all the mounts, I am at a standstill! Any ideas? Thanks, Ralph - '87 300SDL '84 300CD -- -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
I agree. Nothing more fun than the power of the sun in your hands! Walt On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 6:32 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Plasma torch --R On 3/28/11 2:22 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Mine has those funky sheet metal screws with the post in the middle to discourage DIYers. What's the name again of the tool that defeats this purpose? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Slower '91 300D 2.5T
it feels like the turbo isn't working at all - it very slowly builds speed. If I use the Kick-down, it accelerates better, but I didn' t need do that before all the trouble started. If the Boost signal from the manifold to the injection pump is not making it, either in full or partially, then you will not get all the fueling you are entitled to and the acceleration will be weak. What is the stall speed of your (new?) torque converter? Get the car warmed up, stand on the brakes, and floor it. Note the engine RPM. Get back to us. -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: 1987 300SDL Driveshaft
Had the drive shaft removed, checked out and balanced at a specialty shop in Atlanta, Ga. It was out of balance slightly, and they added a weight to correct this. Just how familiar are they with 2-piece MB driveshafts? My money's still on that, especially if you are familiar with the different feel of the roughly 3x vibration frequency of drivelines versus anything else. Could the driveline have been mis-phased when it was reinstalled? About 27 wrong ways to line the two pieces up, one right way. See: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/JSLdline.html -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Battery drain - was: Ammeter installation wire size
Yes - I am measuring net charge - the meter is pegged on the minus side when glowing and cranking, then goes to about -15 amps, slowly heading to 0, then jumps to 20 or so on the plus side. I was wondering if that might be the case - I need to sit still long enough to log this in 5 second increments or so, and log the ambient temp to see if there is a correlation. Perhaps at some temps the GPR does that after starting glow thing, and at others it just turns off abruptly. On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 8:48 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Might be - how to tell the difference? The initially slow charge does suddenly jump to full charge, just not without the slow creep up first. You are measuring net charge. If the GP's (for example) were sucking hard on the alternator there would be little left for charging, except they draw less current as they heat up, so it might appear to be a slowly-increasing charge followed by a jump as the GP relay shut off. -- Jim -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Did anyone say Jaws of Life yet? Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 3/28/2011 8:40 PM, John Reames wrote: P51 -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 28, 2011, at 19:26, Dieselhead126die...@gmail.com wrote: Sawzall. Mine has those funky sheet metal screws with the post in the middle to discourage DIYers. What's the name again of the tool that defeats this purpose? On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Randy Bennellrbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Now you make me wish I still had it. Sent it to the church garage sale years ago. Wife wanted a new one and I try not to argue with her about things that are essentially within her domain. Randy On 25/03/2011 8:31 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: It [Amana] seemed to be losing power as it took longer to cook things than it once had. Vacuum tubes do lose cathode emissivity as they age. Any other cause should be cheaply repairable. If you'd ever have opened up that Amana you'd know why it lasted so long. Seriously high build quality. -- 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
A Tinius Olsen tensile tester, operating in make it a pancake compression mode, would be fun to watch. Walt On Mar 28, 2011 10:29 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Did anyone say Jaws of Life yet? Luther KB5QHU Oak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 3/28/2011 8:40 PM, John Reames wrote: P51 -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 28, 2011, at 19:26, Dieselhead126die...@gmail.com wrote: Sawzall. Mine has those funky sheet metal screws with the post in the middle to discourage DIYers. What's the name again of the tool that defeats this purpose? On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Randy Bennellrbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Now you make me wish I still had it. Sent it to the church garage sale years ago. Wife wanted a new one and I try not to argue with her about things that are essentially within her domain. Randy On 25/03/2011 8:31 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: It [Amana] seemed to be losing power as it took longer to cook things than it once had. Vacuum tubes do lose cathode emissivity as they age. Any other cause should be cheaply repairable. If you'd ever have opened up that Amana you'd know why it lasted so long. Seriously high build quality. -- 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft
I chased this on my first SDL also. One thing that helped: after I changed the carrier and the rubber mount again, I noticed the new rubber mount for the carrier is not as thick or stiff as the older ones. THis allowed the carrier bearing to sag at rest, and to float around while running. A definite source of vibration. I cleaned the rubber good with brake cleaner, then took blue permatex and built up the mount below the bearing, with the driveshaft wired in as near centered as I could make it. This helped. I have suspected that the new carrier bearing mount is not stiff enough to do the job, but never could prove it, since I don't have an old rubber mount to compare to. As Jim said, if any fool takes the driveshaft apart, there are 20 some wrong ways to put it back together, and only one right way. Even when you try to mark the halves, it is hard to get them aligned right. This sort of vibration can be tires, wheel bearings, diff mounts (you replaced that) subframe mounts, or a bad half shaft. Check the axles for rotational play (that is, click-click while rotating back and forth. You should also check for excessive wear in the spider pinion -- there should be very little backlash while turning a rear wheel before the other one moves, along with the pinion (driveshaft). If one wheel can be move a significant amount independent of the others, the diff is worn out. Will clank sometimes, and can vibrate. My 220D was shot, and I think the new 300D is going to get a transplant soon, as it's bad as well. Weak shocks can permit wheel tramp a resonant speeds, so check those, and make sure the sway bar bushings in the rear and the links are all good, they allow the sway bar to vibrate if they are bad. Good luck! 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
