[MBZ] Vacuum pump. Was: First experiment with HF tools
Mine also came with oil. Used it ten or twelve times so far with no problem. It also does an oil change much faster than a shopvac. The motor on a shopvac seems to get quite hot when doing oil changes. (Too hot?) Autozone tools have been OK so far. (Sears is a long drive.) Gerry '83 300D '83 240D From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net writes: A friend of mine bought an AC vacuum pump from them, then spent the rest of the day looking for the oil for it. Nice pump, but no vacuum pump oil in the store, no sign that it was necessary, the whole thing was a pain. I also bought an AC vacuum pump from them a year or two ago. Mine did come with oil. It's worked well for me so far, though I only use it on my own cars, maybe a couple of times a year tops. In a shop environment where it would see frequent use it may not be a good choice. I have never tried their hand tools, though. I'm hoping they are at least a step above Wal-Mart tools, but if they are not at least it's not a lot of money ventured. I'm guessing for moderate-to-low torque applications they will be fine for my purposes. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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: 10.0.1410 / Virus Database: 1520/3905 - Release Date: 09/18/11 ___ 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] First experiment with HF tools
Brian Toscano wrote: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SK_Hand_Tools In 1985 SK became part of Facom Tools. So that's why I started noticing warranty trouble in the spring of 1986. Just minor stuff, the girl at the hardware store, instead of handing me a new tool, spent ten minutes looking the tool up in her warranty book and inspecting it for 'signs of abuse which would negate warranty' before handing me a new tool. I said 'my warranty paperwork from ten years ago says 'unconditional lifetime warranty', she said 'if I don't go by the new book we won't be reimbursed' and I said 'so long, S-K'. I have bought a S-K flare nut wrench since then, after paying too much at a FLAPS for a 'Made in USA' Cal-Van that never would have passed Harbor Freight's quality control. Charging S-K level prices for tools that are uglier than Craftsman on the outside is one thing, when the tool is too ugly to use on the surfaces that grab the fastener, it's unacceptable, so Cal-Van earned a spot on my 'avoid for life' list over 20 years ago over that little $11 line wrench. 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
[MBZ] sun roof lid
Anyone have a good sunroof lid assembly for an 83 300TD? This is the manual type. It seems the one on my 83 has a bit of a rust problem at a couple of points so I figure that before I get it painted I will put a good one in there. I'm sure that Mercedes will want a pretty penny for all that track and linkage stuff if it is even available. also looking for the flat rails that mount on the roof for the luggage to rest on as well as the two movable cross rails. Manfred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] W123 Trunk Lock
If you order a new ignition cylinder, odds are good that it will come with a new steel key. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 292k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, September 19, 2011 1:20:09 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Lock Max wrote: Did you break an original steel key or a copy? A copy. The ignition cylinder has been changed, so one key is needed for the doors and another key is needed for the ignition. I will be calling Rusty in the morning for locks. Hopefully, I can get the vacuum system sorted and the trunk open tomorrow. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] W123 Trunk Lock
Max wrote: If you order a new ignition cylinder, odds are good that it will come with a new steel key. Yup. That is what I hope for. Perhaps I can get the valet key also. But first I must get the trunk lid open... Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] fixed a fuel leak
Dieselvolk, You may remember that my '95 E300 had begun to use more fuel per mile. I tried changing the fuel filters, but that did not help (as I suspected). A couple weeks ago, just once I could faintly smell diesel at the front of the car after it had been driven, but didn't have time to investigate further (and I really wasn't looking forward to pulling off the intake manifold). Yesterday it really started to reek of diesel fuel, so I pulled off the cross-over intake pipe and the plastic cover over the injectors and return lines. Nothing. Finally found a wet spot under the intake manifold (which was still in place) at the fuel pre-heater assembly. Fuel is supplied from the lift pump, heated, then to the pre-filter. Supply line from the lift pump is held by a hose clamp, and it was loose; apparently I failed to tighten that up last year when I replaced the injection pump timer and vacuum pump and engine wiring harness (and all the associated plastic clips and gaskets). Using a long regular screwdriver I rotated the clamp so I could tighten with a second screwdriver without removing the intake manifold. I love cheap fixes, but hate it when they're self-inflicted! While I was there I took a look at the EGR and associated workings. On this car there is a butterfly valve just before the EGR which operates in concert to restrict clean intake air so that exhaust gas flow from the EGR is increased when called for. I wired the butterfly valve in the full open position, then plugged the hose for the EGR. Later I'll fashion a blocking plate. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 295k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] fixed a fuel leak
Max Dillon wrote: While I was there I took a look at the EGR and associated workings. On this car there is a butterfly valve just before the EGR which operates in concert to restrict clean intake air so that exhaust gas flow from the EGR is increased when called for. I wired the butterfly valve in the full open position, then plugged the hose for the EGR. Later I'll fashion a blocking plate. Doing that to a 90s vintage turbo would put the car in limp mode. I'm not sure what, if anything, it would do to a NA OM606. 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
[MBZ] OM606 EGR (was fixed a fuel leak)
Not an issue on this car, a small blessing; drove to work this a.m. just fine. I have an app on my Android, RaceDroid, which provides a horse-power graph as well as other data from a 0-60 run. Someday when I have time and an open road, I'll gather some data, then re-enable the EGR and gather more data to see if there is any change. I expect to see a small gain in HP with the EGR disabled. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 292k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, September 19, 2011 8:23:43 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] fixed a fuel leak Max Dillon wrote: While I was there I took a look at the EGR and associated workings. On this car there is a butterfly valve just before the EGR which operates in concert to restrict clean intake air so that exhaust gas flow from the EGR is increased when called for. I wired the butterfly valve in the full open position, then plugged the hose for the EGR. Later I'll fashion a blocking plate. Doing that to a 90s vintage turbo would put the car in limp mode. I'm not sure what, if anything, it would do to a NA OM606. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] 190d update
As well you should be! That is very cool. --R On 9/18/11 11:51 PM, Hans Neureiter wrote: I am proud of him. http://www.journalism.columbia.edu/news/253 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] OT: Wireless internet extension antenna
Would an old sat TV dish basically do the same thing if you stuck the transmit/receive antenna where the LNB goes? --R On 9/19/11 12:09 AM, Craig wrote: A week or so ago, there was talk about using wireless computer connections at distances. Today in my email I got a notice of a special for a 2.4 GHz antenna: http://www.mwave.com/mwave/SKUSearch.asp?px=MPscriteria=AA97959 Premiertek ANT-GRID-24dBi Outdoor 2.4GHz 24dBi Directional High-Gain N-Type Female Aluminum Die Cast Grid Antenna Reg. Price: $84.99 Instant Discount: $41.50 Sale Price: $43.49 In case anyone is interested 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] 190d update
On 9/18/11 11:51 PM, Hans Neureiter wrote: I am proud of him. http://www.journalism.columbia.edu/news/253 ___ Congratulations to both your son and yourself, Hans. He did a great job and you did a great job raising him. Gerry '83 300D '83 240D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] OT: Wireless internet extension antenna
More or less. Not a lot of difference with the cantenna design using a Pringles or coffee can. Simple to construct and amazingly efficient if you follow the directions. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Sep 19, 2011, at 8:43 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Would an old sat TV dish basically do the same thing if you stuck the transmit/receive antenna where the LNB goes? --R On 9/19/11 12:09 AM, Craig wrote: A week or so ago, there was talk about using wireless computer connections at distances. Today in my email I got a notice of a special for a 2.4 GHz antenna: http://www.mwave.com/mwave/SKUSearch.asp?px=MPscriteria=AA97959 Premiertek ANT-GRID-24dBi Outdoor 2.4GHz 24dBi Directional High-Gain N-Type Female Aluminum Die Cast Grid Antenna Reg. Price:$84.99 Instant Discount:$41.50 Sale Price: $43.49 In case anyone is interested 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] OT: Wireless internet extension antenna
Rich Thomas wrote: Would an old sat TV dish basically do the same thing if you stuck the transmit/receive antenna where the LNB goes? http://www.skifactz.com/wifi/wifi_dish.htm ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] 190d update
Congrats, Hans! Do you get to put it on your fireplace mantel for bragging rights? Dan Sent from my iPhone On Sep 18, 2011, at 11:51 PM, Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote: Never had that privilege. Asked #1 to help me. Called for a Phillips from underneath the car and got What's that? I didn't get arrested. I am proud of him. http://www.journalism.columbia.edu/news/253 On Sun, Sep 18, 2011 at 7:40 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: I'd give 'im the Mercedes, but he'd have to be working on it. #1 son worked with me side by side to transform his 200D into a 200D 2.4. I was (and still am) proud of him. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] sun roof lid
I have the sliding plate (attaches to handle). On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 5:52 AM, MG trainpain2...@yahoo.com wrote: Anyone have a good sunroof lid assembly for an 83 300TD? This is the manual type. It seems the one on my 83 has a bit of a rust problem at a couple of points so I figure that before I get it painted I will put a good one in there. I'm sure that Mercedes will want a pretty penny for all that track and linkage stuff if it is even available. also looking for the flat rails that mount on the roof for the luggage to rest on as well as the two movable cross rails. Manfred __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://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] W123 Trunk Lock
I was wrong, owner's manual for a 123 says horizontal is normal position which locks/unlocks with CLS. This is opposite from my '95 E300 (124). Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 292k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, September 19, 2011 12:34:29 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Lock I think that when the trunk key slot has been turned horizontal, it is locked such that the vacuum lock is over-ridden, so that the valet key will open doors and operate the ignition but won't open the trunk. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: I have a 1985 w123 sedan that SWMBO has been driving lately. She has been complaining about the trunk not opening right, so tonight I went out to take a look. The central locking system has not worked since I purchased the car (door locks, anyway). The trunk would not open, and the key slot was horizontal. I stuck the key in and managed to break it off. Nothing like being a ham-fisted mechanic. I got the piece of key out, while mangling the pushbutton, so now it is time to order one of those. Anyway my question is, how do I get in the trunk? I have the service manual CD's, but I haven't found the central locking system vacuum diagram. Autorun doesn't work too well in Linux :( Any tips for viewing the CD-ROM's in Linux? Thanks, Rick Knoble 1985 300CD 1987 190DT x2 1985 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] sun roof lid
Do to damage during transport I had to replace the sunroof skin on my 300SD. A new skin wasn't that expensive, maybe $150 if that much from the dealer. I suspect the W123 equivalent would be cheaper. And the dealer had it the next day. Swapping the parts over was not a big deal, either. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Sep 19, 2011, at 9:03 AM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I have the sliding plate (attaches to handle). On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 5:52 AM, MG trainpain2...@yahoo.com wrote: Anyone have a good sunroof lid assembly for an 83 300TD? This is the manual type. It seems the one on my 83 has a bit of a rust problem at a couple of points so I figure that before I get it painted I will put a good one in there. I'm sure that Mercedes will want a pretty penny for all that track and linkage stuff if it is even available. also looking for the flat rails that mount on the roof for the luggage to rest on as well as the two movable cross rails. Manfred __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://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] OT Stereo stuff
My motivation for going the FLAC route is to get uncompressed files. After listening to compressed versus uncompressed I am convinced I can tell a difference (FLAC vs. MP3, fir example.) As for speaker impedance, the Magnepans are rated at 5 ohms, and The Fisher has taps for 4 and 8 ohms, so I will run it at 4 ohms and see how things go. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Sep 18, 2011, at 9:08 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: LWB250 wrote: Right now I am busy replacing all of my low bit rate compressed music with FLACs, bringing the uncompressed bitrates up around 2000 kbps or more. With ncompressed, bitrate is a meaningless number. Unless you are looking at disk space. Flac also supports Replay Gain, and the tags can include almost anything. When I rip vinyl LPs, I make the entire disk one flac file, use Audacity and a marker track to mark the beginning of each track, export the marker track as text to create a cue file. This cue file can be used to burn a CD or to make a separate file for each track, encoding in flac, ogg, or I suppose even MP3. This cue file, an photo of the front and back cover, and the audio all go into the master flac file. Thus I have one file that is a full archive of the LP. I haven't done very many yet... I have some concerns about my Fisher 400c being powerful enough to drive the Magnepan speakers I have. It does drive them, but I am not in an environment where I can set them up properly nor drive them to higher sound levels. Hopefully in the near future I'll be able to do this Check the impedance. I don't know anything about that vintage Fisher (mine is older), but the Magnepan speakers have a reputation of very low dips in the impedance. These could cause grief with your amp. Mark Levinson made a nice amp at about that time, as I recall. --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] W123 Trunk Lock
Strange, 201 (at least early ones) works the same as 123. I guess when they changed the naming scheme they figured they'd take everything sideways ;) -Curt Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:04:17 -0700 (PDT) From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Lock Message-ID: 1316437457.51819.yahoomai...@web180007.mail.gq1.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I was wrong, owner's manual for a 123 says horizontal is normal position which locks/unlocks with CLS. This is opposite from my '95 E300 (124). Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 292k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] First experiment with HF tools
On Sunday, September 18, 2011 7:44 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: In the PNW the full S-K line of hand tools is available at a chain called Baxter's Auto Parts, but I have no idea how widespread they are. Here you can find Armstrong tools at Fastenal outlets. I've not been there myself, but one just opened in town and I've been meaning to check it out. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Lock
The trunk can be locked with the key, overriding the vacuum system. I don't recall whether this is horizontal or vertical but I think it's horizontal. In that case you are going to have to unlock it, you won't be able to use the vacuum system. How did you manage to break a steel key? Or was this a hardware-store brass copy? Allan On Sunday, September 18, 2011 7:46 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: I have a 1985 w123 sedan that SWMBO has been driving lately. She has been complaining about the trunk not opening right, so tonight I went out to take a look. The central locking system has not worked since I purchased the car (door locks, anyway). The trunk would not open, and the key slot was horizontal. I stuck the key in and managed to break it off. Nothing like being a ham-fisted mechanic. I got the piece of key out, while mangling the pushbutton, so now it is time to order one of those. Anyway my question is, how do I get in the trunk? I have the service manual CD's, but I haven't found ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] 1995 MERCEDES BENZ S350 (RUTLAND, VERMONT) $2500
The engine is worth 2x that! On 09/17/2011 01:33 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: WILTON wrote: Oh, Gosh! Mouth-watering tempting. I don't think I'd pay $2.5k for a parts car, no matter how nice the parts. But the real problem is that if I find a W140 donor body to put the parts in, there's at least an 80% chance it would be black. I like that color combo, white with dark tan leather, like my W116. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Canfield's VW?
Hahaha. Not quite but ya got the color right. Here is a shot of mine. Mike On Sep 15, 2011 7:15 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: IMAG0300.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 1194678 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110915/9df7bdf1/attachment.jpg -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: IMAG0302.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 1285129 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110915/9df7bdf1/attachment-0001.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Lock
On Monday, September 19, 2011 4:44 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: If you order a new ignition cylinder, odds are good that it will come with a new steel key. This has not been my experience. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] ALDA delete - was ChowdaQ 2011 report
Except that lambda on a diesel is only about emissions, not killing the engine. I would not remove the ALDA myself unless I was going for more than 16psi of boost. Adjusting it once all the other maintenance items are in spec is not a bad idea. -Rolf On 09/14/2011 12:06 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: Good way to dilute the oil with unburned fuel and clog the rings with soot. Stupid kid down the road blew up his truck motor last year doing this by overchipping it. The ALDA is there to control the fuel mixture. Taking it off is sorta like punching a hole in the carb float to get more fuel. Peter -Original Message- From: Max Dillonmeadedil...@bellsouth.net Sent: Sep 14, 2011 9:36 AM To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] ALDA delete - was ChowdaQ 2011 report There was an '87 wagon at the Rusty-Q with this mod (ALDA removed) but I did not get to see it run. There are more than a few folks on various forums who have done this and promote it (at least last time I checked, which was a year or more ago). Personally I would not do this. According to reports, more power and better throttle response (especially at low RPM) is the result, the trade off is lower fuel economy, more smoke, loss of safety device (over-boost protection valve and plumbing) Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 292k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Max Dillonmeadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wed, September 14, 2011 10:31:11 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2011 report Removing the ALDA provides full fuel all the time, which means full power, but more smoke and no safety if the turbo waste gate fails (melted pistons may result). Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Fred Moirfred.s...@verizon.net wrote: Mitch, et al. Um, the ALDA works on pressure from the intake manifold, pulling up to increase fuel density in the mixture. Raising the ALDA on washers would enrich this mixture, therefor releasing the ALDA all together would not allow any enrichment at all under boost. ? Knowledgeable people please supply corrections. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 9/14/2011 9:53 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Fred Moir wrote: Curt, dwight, et al. The '82 300TD 5 speed (modified) had an electrical connector where I thought the ALDA should be. If the butcher did not know about the ALDA's importance in enriching the mixture when turbo takes over and wanted to keep the oil in the IP, the leftover sensor/switch to close the hole makes sense, kinda. On the highway 80 odd horses vs 140-ish should be quite noticeable. Random firing of the few live synapses is strange, not so? Doesn't removal of the ALDA set the fuel to full rich? I was thinking that the ALDA pushed down to limit the travel of something, and raised under boost. I know that on the 603 you can increase fuel by putting washers under the ALDA body to raise it. Spudman (Dave GSXR) did that on his 1987. _ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] ALDA delete - was ChowdaQ 2011 report
The crush washer from the trans lines fit very nicely under there. -Rolf On 09/14/2011 01:37 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Reminds me that I need to shim mine while I have the intake manifold off. Max ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Considering parting out my 1985 300d
Wood is ok but missing metal backing. No clue if CC works, I'd toss it in for free. I am looking for a buyer for the flywheel/clutch before I commit to parting the car. It was the biggest ticket item. -Rolf On 09/15/2011 11:26 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Let's try again - what do you want for the climate control push button module and the wood piece that surrounds it? Will need to know the condition of both. On Tue, Sep 13, 2011 at 2:34 PM, Rolfr...@winmutt.com wrote: I think the prices are pretty fair the NLA stuff I am asking MSRP or below on. Also euro bumpers front and rear with euro tow hitch $300 Warne Drei Ecke $80 shipped 300TD rear sway bar $200 (new never used, ordered wrong part etc etc) -Rolf On 09/13/2011 12:21 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: He means that in a nice way... On Tue, Sep 13, 2011 at 11:38 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79TD300@**constructivity.netrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: CL crack head --R On 9/13/11 10:01 AM, Rolf wrote: Local CL ad : http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/pts/2596207570.htmlhttp://atlanta.craigslist.org/**atl/pts/2596207570.html http**://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/**pts/2596207570.htmlhttp://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/pts/2596207570.html Lots of good and NLA parts in new/nearly new condition. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.**com/archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com http://mail.**okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/**mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://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/http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.**com/archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com http://mail.**okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/**mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://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/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://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/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://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] W123 Trunk Lock
Can you depress the button? Wilton - Original Message - From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 10:46 PM Subject: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Lock I have a 1985 w123 sedan that SWMBO has been driving lately. She has been complaining about the trunk not opening right, so tonight I went out to take a look. The central locking system has not worked since I purchased the car (door locks, anyway). The trunk would not open, and the key slot was horizontal. I stuck the key in and managed to break it off. Nothing like being a ham-fisted mechanic. I got the piece of key out, while mangling the pushbutton, so now it is time to order one of those. Anyway my question is, how do I get in the trunk? I have the service manual CD's, but I haven't found the central locking system vacuum diagram. Autorun doesn't work too well in Linux :( Any tips for viewing the CD-ROM's in Linux? Thanks, Rick Knoble 1985 300CD 1987 190DT x2 1985 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] ALDA delete - was ChowdaQ 2011 report
One exception of course :D If I had a VNT/VGT turbo I would ditch the ALDA, no need for it... -Rolf On 09/19/2011 10:00 AM, Rolf wrote: Except that lambda on a diesel is only about emissions, not killing the engine. I would not remove the ALDA myself unless I was going for more than 16psi of boost. Adjusting it once all the other maintenance items are in spec is not a bad idea. -Rolf On 09/14/2011 12:06 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: Good way to dilute the oil with unburned fuel and clog the rings with soot. Stupid kid down the road blew up his truck motor last year doing this by overchipping it. The ALDA is there to control the fuel mixture. Taking it off is sorta like punching a hole in the carb float to get more fuel. Peter -Original Message- From: Max Dillonmeadedil...@bellsouth.net Sent: Sep 14, 2011 9:36 AM To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] ALDA delete - was ChowdaQ 2011 report There was an '87 wagon at the Rusty-Q with this mod (ALDA removed) but I did not get to see it run. There are more than a few folks on various forums who have done this and promote it (at least last time I checked, which was a year or more ago). Personally I would not do this. According to reports, more power and better throttle response (especially at low RPM) is the result, the trade off is lower fuel economy, more smoke, loss of safety device (over-boost protection valve and plumbing) Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 292k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Max Dillonmeadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wed, September 14, 2011 10:31:11 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2011 report Removing the ALDA provides full fuel all the time, which means full power, but more smoke and no safety if the turbo waste gate fails (melted pistons may result). Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Fred Moirfred.s...@verizon.net wrote: Mitch, et al. Um, the ALDA works on pressure from the intake manifold, pulling up to increase fuel density in the mixture. Raising the ALDA on washers would enrich this mixture, therefor releasing the ALDA all together would not allow any enrichment at all under boost. ? Knowledgeable people please supply corrections. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 9/14/2011 9:53 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Fred Moir wrote: Curt, dwight, et al. The '82 300TD 5 speed (modified) had an electrical connector where I thought the ALDA should be. If the butcher did not know about the ALDA's importance in enriching the mixture when turbo takes over and wanted to keep the oil in the IP, the leftover sensor/switch to close the hole makes sense, kinda. On the highway 80 odd horses vs 140-ish should be quite noticeable. Random firing of the few live synapses is strange, not so? Doesn't removal of the ALDA set the fuel to full rich? I was thinking that the ALDA pushed down to limit the travel of something, and raised under boost. I know that on the 603 you can increase fuel by putting washers under the ALDA body to raise it. Spudman (Dave GSXR) did that on his 1987. _ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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:
Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Lock
Wilton wrote: Can you depress the button? Yup. Unfortunately depressing the button does nothing. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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?) Vacuum pump.
The motor on a shopvac seems to get quite hot when doing oil changes. (Too hot?) Shopvac motors are cooled by the airstream being sucked through them. They're not intended to work into a vacuum for long periods. -- 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] W123 Trunk Lock
If you order from Rusty, you get cyl and Key. On Monday, September 19, 2011 4:44 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: If you order a new ignition cylinder, odds are good that it will come with a new steel key. This has not been my experience. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] W123 Trunk Lock
Or was this a hardware-store brass copy? Yes. Oops. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] CD manual
Or, Jim Cathey has a script - bash, maybe? - that goes through and rewrites a bunch of stuff so at least the PDF is loaded by the browser. The script makes hard-links with long names containing backslashes so that the existing navigator will work on something that is not a windows PC. (In my case, Mac OSX.) -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: fixlinks Type: application/octet-stream Size: 559 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110919/bd00a062/attachment.obj -- next part -- -- 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?) Vacuum pump.
I bought a 15 dollar vacuum pump that connects to an air compressor from Harbor Freight. No moving parts, just a venturi. Works great hooked to an old air tank with a piece of nylon tubing for the oil sucker. Can't overheat anything but your air compressor if you leave it on for hours. Mike On Sep 19, 2011 10:22 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: The motor on a shopvac seems to get quite hot when doing oil changes. (Too hot?) Shopvac motors are cooled by the airstream being sucked through them. They're not intended to work into a vacuum for long periods. -- 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] CD manual
Any tips for viewing the CD-ROM's in Linux? Just open matrix6.htm in your browser. You might need to run the fixlinks script before you can get far. -- 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] W123 Trunk Lock
On Monday, September 19, 2011 9:18 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: If you order from Rusty, you get cyl and Key. Weird I didn't remember it that way, but perhaps I'm mistaken. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Lock
How many times? I only have experience with one, and a new key came with the cylinder for my '87 124 wagon. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: On Monday, September 19, 2011 4:44 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: If you order a new ignition cylinder, odds are good that it will come with a new steel key. This has not been my experience. Allan _ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] ALDA delete - was ChowdaQ 2011 report
Thanks! About how many turns of the screw does that equate to? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: The crush washer from the trans lines fit very nicely under there. -Rolf On 09/14/2011 01:37 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Reminds me that I need to shim mine while I have the intake manifold off. Max _ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] CD manual
Any tips for viewing the CD-ROM's in Linux? -- Jim wrote back: Just open matrix6.htm in your browser. You might need to run the fixlinks script before you can get far. Works like a charm. Thank you, Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1995 MERCEDES BENZ S350 (RUTLAND, VERMONT) $2500
On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 6:54 AM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: The engine is worth 2x that! Really? You'd pay $5K for a low-mileage known-non-rodbender 3.5-liter 603? How much would you give me for my '87 with 220K on the block, 20K on the top end with a #22 head, 500E swaybars and CLK wheels? 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
[MBZ] Fw: W123 Trunk Lock
I ordered mine at the local dealer, and the parts guy seemed pretty competent then. He cautioned me that the new lock may or may not come with a key, he said that a key is required to test the lock prior to shipping, and normally the tester will leave the key in the lock, but they don't always do that. Perhaps if there are more than one matching ignition cylinders being made, they use one key for multiple tests and leave the key in the last cylinder tested? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 292k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Stereo stuff
LWB250 wrote:
Right now I am busy replacing all of my low bit rate
compressed music with FLACs, bringing the uncompressed
bitrates up around 2000 kbps or more.
Philip wrote:
With ncompressed, bitrate is a meaningless number.
Unless you are looking at disk space.
Dan Penoff wrote:
My motivation for going the FLAC route is to get uncompressed
files. After listening to compressed versus uncompressed I am
convinced I can tell a difference (FLAC vs. MP3, fir example.)
FLAC is a compression codec - but it is lossless.
A .wav (or AIFF, or AU) is uncompressed.
I certainly agree that uncompressed or lossless compression
sounds better than overly compressed. My point that with a flac
file, the bitrate has to do with the content of the audio and
nothing to do with the quality. I have a test signal that is a
0 dBFS pulse every two seconds - the flac encoded file is small,
so the bitrate would be low as compared to the 0 dBFS sine
wave. Zero quality loss with either, so bitrate is a
meaningless measure when dealing with lossless compression.
I have some concerns about my Fisher 400c being powerful
enough to drive the Magnepan speakers I have.
Check the impedance.
As for speaker impedance, the Magnepans are rated at 5 ohms,
and The Fisher has taps for 4 and 8 ohms, so I will run it at
4 ohms and see how things go.
That's a good start. :) My caution is related to the fact that
on nearly all speakers the impedance varies with frequency. The
6 ohm rating in a nominal value - that is, a number to put on
the spec sheet. What you - and your amp - will really care
about is _minimum_ impedance. Since that amp has a 4 ohm tap,
it will probably do okay.
The danger? If the load impedance is too low, it will cause the
amp to run out of current before it runs out of voltage and
not all protection circuitry will respond to over-current. This
will be especially true if the amp is undersized, as it is in
your case. So the impedance issue shouldn't matter until you
get the amp working near full power.
--Philip
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Re: [MBZ] First experiment with HF tools
On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 6:48 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Here you can find Armstrong tools at Fastenal outlets. I've not been there myself, but one just opened in town and I've been meaning to check it out. Armstrong stuff is excellent and priced less than SK. I believe they used to be the OEM for Sears. I have an Armstrong flex-head 3/8 ratchet that became my favorite as soon as I started using it. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] First experiment with HF tools
On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 12:28 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Brian Toscano wrote: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SK_Hand_Tools In 1985 SK became part of Facom Tools. So that's why I started noticing warranty trouble in the spring of 1986. That reflects rather badly on Facom. They're supposed to be the French (Italian?) equivalent of Mac or Snap-On, absolutely the highest pro quality (used by Ferrari's pit crews according to Richard Griot), but if they give you trouble with warranty replacements... 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] W123 Trunk Lock
Allan Streib wrote: The trunk can be locked with the key, overriding the vacuum system. I don't recall whether this is horizontal or vertical but I think it's horizontal. On a W123 sedan trunk, the default position is horizontal. Turn it clockwise 90 deg to vertical to be always locked. From horizontal, turn it counter-clockwise 45 degrees (spring return) to override a vacuum lock state to allow pressing the button to open the trunk. On a S123 wagon hatch, the default position is vertical. It functions like the doors, so no spring-loaded temporary unlock. Turn counter-clockwise to lift the button inside and unlock, clockwise to lock. At least, this is how it is on all mine. :) -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] First experiment with HF tools
Brian Toscano wrote: In 1985 SK became part of Facom Tools. On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 12:28 AM, Mitch Haley So that's why I started noticing warranty trouble in the spring of 1986. Alex Chamberlain wrote: That reflects rather badly on Facom. They're supposed to be the French (Italian?) equivalent of Mac or Snap-On, absolutely the highest pro quality (used by Ferrari's pit crews according to Richard Griot), but if they give you trouble with warranty replacements... Quality and customer service are totally independent. And maybe if you work for Ferrari you get good service. *smiles* -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] E Bluetec
Now, now - MB still sells the E350 CDI in the US -- but they want around $60,000 for one $50900 base. 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] lockout
...The trunk would not open, and the key slot was horizontal... Horizontal being the locked position. By a key. 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] W123 Trunk Lock
I've always gotten a key with the 4 or 5 new cylinders I've gotten. Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 10:56 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Lock How many times? I only have experience with one, and a new key came with the cylinder for my '87 124 wagon. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: On Monday, September 19, 2011 4:44 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: If you order a new ignition cylinder, odds are good that it will come with a new steel key. This has not been my experience. Allan _ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] First experiment with HF tools
Alex Chamberlain wrote: That reflects rather badly on Facom. They're supposed to be the French (Italian?) equivalent of Mac or Snap-On, absolutely the highest pro quality (used by Ferrari's pit crews according to Richard Griot), but if they give you trouble with warranty replacements... Well, it wasn't really 'warranty trouble', as my entire 1/4 S-K set was in mint condition, but if it were scratched up, the hardware store would have been afraid to accept broken items. My parts manager wanted a 10mm wrench to install a battery she'd sold, so I gave her my S-K 1/4 driver with a 10mm socket on it, figuring there was no way she could damage brass battery screws with that. She told me the handle slipped when she gave it back. Yes, a 135lb girl had turned the plastic screwdriver handle hard enough to spin it on the shank, with her bare hands, and the hardware clerk was somewhat paranoid about exchanging it, although she did eventually decide there was nothing S-K could blame me for. Just the idea that my 'unconditional lifetime warranty' had suddenly beome unconditional after ten years meant it was another 8-10 years before my next S-K purchase. That S-K flare wrench I bought in the mid-1990s was indeed Snap-On quality for 1/2 the price. You may be correct about Facom upping the quality level of S-K. 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] First experiment with HF tools
On 19/09/2011 2:48 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: That reflects rather badly on Facom. They're supposed to be the French (Italian?) equivalent of Mac or Snap-On, absolutely the highest pro quality (used by Ferrari's pit crews according to Richard Griot), but if they give you trouble with warranty replacements... Well, it wasn't really 'warranty trouble', as my entire 1/4 S-K set was in mint condition, but if it were scratched up, the hardware store would have been afraid to accept broken items. My parts manager wanted a 10mm wrench to install a battery she'd sold, so I gave her my S-K 1/4 driver with a 10mm socket on it, figuring there was no way she could damage brass battery screws with that. She told me the handle slipped when she gave it back. Yes, a 135lb girl had turned the plastic screwdriver handle hard enough to spin it on the shank, with her bare hands, and the hardware clerk was somewhat paranoid about exchanging it, although she did eventually decide there was nothing S-K could blame me for. Just the idea that my 'unconditional lifetime warranty' had suddenly beome unconditional after ten years meant it was another 8-10 years before my next S-K purchase. That S-K flare wrench I bought in the mid-1990s was indeed Snap-On quality for 1/2 the price. You may be correct about Facom upping the quality level of S-K. Mitch. They just never expected you to live so long. 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] First experiment with HF tools
Mitch Haley wrote: Just the idea that my 'unconditional lifetime warranty' had suddenly beome unconditional after ten years Geez. Had suddenly become conditional, it should have said. The dealers had received instructions not to accept items with suspicious scratches, like wrenches and drive handles with nicks that could have been caused by cheater pipes, or screwdriver handles or shanks that might have been grabbed with pliers (my potential problem, and I swear the stripped plastic handle was cosmetically mint). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] W123 Trunk Lock
On one of the last nights of winter I locked my computer in the trunk. Same setup, wouldn't turn for anything. I sprayed lubricant and WD40 to no avail. Eventually I manhandled it open but it was just luck I didn't break the key. The next day it was warmer, lock turned easily. I put in some more WD40 in case it was water, then later some decent lithium grease, and haven't had a problem since. (Except the cover plate is bent now.) We'll see what happens in the first freeze. Anyway, try parking your back end in the sun, maybe you'll get lucky too. :) -Tim Also hasn't fixed the locking system On Sep 19, 2011 10:24 AM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Or was this a hardware-store brass copy? Yes. Oops. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] W123 Trunk Lock
Time for the mity-vac... IIRC you need only peel back the passenger side carpet and start applying suction to the lines that head to the rear of the car. That way if something up front leaks you can sneak by it to get the trunk open. -Curt Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:19:47 -0500 From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Lock Message-ID: snt0-eas271f5c4302d884051982044dd...@phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Wilton wrote: Can you depress the button? Yup. Unfortunately depressing the button does nothing. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] W123 Trunk Lock
Up here in the north we use methyl hydrate to unfreeze locks. Can usually buy small squeeze bottles or aerosol spray cans at gas stations here in winter. More than once I have been low on fuel and unable to get the darned cap open to refill at the pump. I think WD40 might prevent freezing but doubt it will do much for you once it is frozen. Then a hair blow dryer works better. Randy Randy On 19/09/2011 3:28 PM, Tim C wrote: On one of the last nights of winter I locked my computer in the trunk. Same setup, wouldn't turn for anything. I sprayed lubricant and WD40 to no avail. Eventually I manhandled it open but it was just luck I didn't break the key. The next day it was warmer, lock turned easily. I put in some more WD40 in case it was water, then later some decent lithium grease, and haven't had a problem since. (Except the cover plate is bent now.) We'll see what happens in the first freeze. Anyway, try parking your back end in the sun, maybe you'll get lucky too. :) -Tim Also hasn't fixed the locking system On Sep 19, 2011 10:24 AM, Rick Knoblerickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Or was this a hardware-store brass copy? Yes. Oops. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] First experiment with HF tools
Facom and SK have been divorced since the 1990's. SK tools was not doing well and was recently purchased by another tool conglomerate maybe two years ago? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 19, 2011, at 3:48 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: That reflects rather badly on Facom. They're supposed to be the French (Italian?) equivalent of Mac or Snap-On, absolutely the highest pro quality (used by Ferrari's pit crews according to Richard Griot), but if they give you trouble with warranty replacements... Well, it wasn't really 'warranty trouble', as my entire 1/4 S-K set was in mint condition, but if it were scratched up, the hardware store would have been afraid to accept broken items. My parts manager wanted a 10mm wrench to install a battery she'd sold, so I gave her my S-K 1/4 driver with a 10mm socket on it, figuring there was no way she could damage brass battery screws with that. She told me the handle slipped when she gave it back. Yes, a 135lb girl had turned the plastic screwdriver handle hard enough to spin it on the shank, with her bare hands, and the hardware clerk was somewhat paranoid about exchanging it, although she did eventually decide there was nothing S-K could blame me for. Just the idea that my 'unconditional lifetime warranty' had suddenly beome unconditional after ten years meant it was another 8-10 years before my next S-K purchase. That S-K flare wrench I bought in the mid-1990s was indeed Snap-On quality for 1/2 the price. You may be correct about Facom upping the quality level of S-K. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Anyone In or Near Fort Worth, TX?
Anybody here live in or near to Ft. Worth, more specifically, Stirrup, TX? I am trying to get in contact with a former neighbor who lives there - I have his address but can't find an email or phone number for him. Drop me a note off list, please. Thanks! Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] lockout
relng...@aol.com wrote: ...The trunk would not open, and the key slot was horizontal... Horizontal being the locked position. By a key. No, not on a W123 trunk. When vertical, the key can be removed and is in locked-and-only-the-key-will-unlock mode. Horizontal, the key can be removed and is in lock-and-unlock-at-the-whim-of-the-vacuum-system mode. Turned 45 degrees counterclockwise from horizontal is unlock-when-the-vacuum-says-lock mode. The key cannot be removed and the position is spring-loaded to return to horizontal. At least it's that way on all of my cars. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT Walmart Trivia
Just found out Sam Walton was originally from Claremore OK, home of Okiebenz. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] OT Walmart Trivia
Well yes you did not know that? His wife was from here as well and her family the robsons are big around here. We had one of the very first walmarts and one of the first super centers when they came out with those Sent from my iPhone On Sep 19, 2011, at 7:17 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Just found out Sam Walton was originally from Claremore OK, home of Okiebenz. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] OT Walmart Trivia
Also if read up on him it says he got his start from a load from his father in law, which are the big old money robsons around here Sent from my iPhone On Sep 19, 2011, at 7:17 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Just found out Sam Walton was originally from Claremore OK, home of Okiebenz. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] lockout
Mine too, both 123 and 201. I bet there was a year when this changed. Wish somebody with an early '90s 124 would chime in. -Curt Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:56:34 -0500 From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] lockout Message-ID: 20110919185634.6d591034.fmi...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII relng...@aol.com wrote: ...The trunk would not open, and the key slot was horizontal... Horizontal being the locked position. By a key. No, not on a W123 trunk. When vertical, the key can be removed and is in locked-and-only-the-key-will-unlock mode. Horizontal, the key can be removed and is in lock-and-unlock-at-the-whim-of-the-vacuum-system mode. Turned 45 degrees counterclockwise from horizontal is unlock-when-the-vacuum-says-lock mode. The key cannot be removed and the position is spring-loaded to return to horizontal. At least it's that way on all of my cars. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Lock
The trunk opened this evening. Weird. Anyway, I have no time to troubleshoot this until Wednesday or Thursday. I think the vacuum lock on the truck latch is sticking. I printed out all of the pertinent PDF's and I will have Mityvac in hand. Lock cylinders are on order from Q so all is well. Thanks to all who replied. RIck ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rebuilding OM617 vacuum pump
I don't think I ever got mine over 110. Yeah, it was a metallic paint. Very pretty. Unfortunately we lived near the beach, and it was impossible to keep up against the salt air. The rear shock towers went first, aided by my driving too fast on a potholed road. My mechanical engineer brother designed a reinforcement and had that welded in. I did love that car though. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 2:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] rebuilding OM617 vacuum pump Greg Fiorentino wrote: Mine was also a '77... a red one. It almost got me a few speeding tickets. In one instance the cop was really PO'd, it took him a while to catch me (I didn't realize he was there)! My wife really enjoyed watching me get the treatment! Cardinalrod metallic? That was the color of mine, before the moron PO wrecked a front fender and had the entire car repainted. They painted it a dark burgundy, not metallic, and by the time I got the car (car was 7 years old, I don't know how old the paint was) it was checked all over and peeling in places. Would do 120mph flat out, with the tach reading about 7k. I think redline was 5,750. I'm lucky I never got a ticket in that thing. I did crack a tappet at 120mph once. Drove it home slowly on the broken tappet, ruined a cam lobe in the process. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] take it, walk away, or run
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/2601763854.html Anybody have experience with the slk? Title is not an issue to me. Gump was never going to be perfect, so I am ok with a car with minor issues. clay 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and runs and runs 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] take it, walk away, or run
On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 8:59 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/2601763854.html All I know about them is that the supercharged four sounds nice. Kind of growly under load, almost like a diesel. And that an SLK is about the only way you are going to get a stick in a Benz made less than 20 years ago. 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] First experiment with HF tools
Yeah, I had the lifetime warrenty snears Die-easy batteries back when they had that warranty. They lasted from a day to a year, and snears didn't want to see me coming back. The last time, they told me they changed the policy, and that was the last battery I'd get. Soon after, Penny's had a lifetime battery. I bought one of them. they were better, but the second time they replaced it, they said that was the last battery. Soon after, they closed all their auto centers. Both were sold to me as free replacement as long as you own the car. I still have the car. The penny;s battery has been sitting dead for 21 years Some year I will sell it for scrap. They just never expected you to live so long. 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] First experiment with HF tools
On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 9:22 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: The penny;s battery has been sitting dead for 21 years Some year I will sell it for scrap. The car or the battery? Around here FLAPS will give you $10-$20 off the price of a new battery if you bring in an old one, even long out of warranty or from another store---they call it a core charge, but I'm sure it's really that they get something for the lead. 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
