Re: [MBZ] rebuilding OM617 vacuum pump
Greg Fiorentino wrote: 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. Thanks for the reminder. I think the right shock tower went in mine, right before the trunk floor. In 1977, all sunroof cars, and I believe all EMS, were assembled in Belgium. All Belgian 99s were rust buckets. I always wondered if they produced the unibodies in Sweden and shipped them bare metal over sea to Belgium for painting, undercoating and assembly. Whatever the deal was, the rust was happening underneath all that wonderful Saab rustproofing and you didn't know about it until something fell through the trunk floor. I had to quit driving mine when the rust in the trunk took out a gas tank strap attachment point. I straddled a woodchuck, heard a sort of bonging sound, looked in the mirror and saw the chuck stand up, wobble, and keel over. When I got home I looked under the car to figure out what hit him, and one side of my gas tank was hanging low. I bought a Swedish 1975 donor body but never transferred the EMS parts to it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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
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. An SLK with a roof that doesn't go down might not be a minor issue. The cars are very small, you'll sure notice that vs Gumpy. Very little storage space, most especially with the lid down, it's no SL. My wife knows somebody with one, she says they like it. I don't know if we could ever have one, my wife's been driving around with three saxophones in the trunk lately. The SL will do it, because of the rear 'seat', but just barely. They're the only 2-seaters I know of that have any semblance of storage. -- 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
The trunk opened this evening. Weird. I've seen where the linkage between the vacuum actuator and the lock mechanism gets a bit messed up, perhaps this is part of your problem? It's got deliberate 'play' in it, so you can use the key, but too much is a bad thing. (As would be too little.) -- 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] First experiment with HF tools
Dieselhead wrote: 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. I don't remember the lifetime Diehard. Rachel Veitch has had 8 free Midas mufflers and 18 free batteries (first from JC Penney and then paid for by JCP after they quit selling batteries). I guess the JCP manager likes her better than you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUaunI-Ve5U ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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
clay monroe wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/2601763854.html My buddy the used car dealer says rebuilt title is a 50% deduction. Also, I see unwrecked low mile SLK230s for $8-10k, and very nice but higher mile (120-150k) for $6-8k. This one was wrecked and obviously still needs expensive crash damage repairs. If it had a blown head gasket and a perfect title and body I'd be all over it for $4k. I do like the fact that it isn't black or arrest me red. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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
Here's a low mile 1999 in Houston and the roof works: http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2558412918.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Some MBZ et al. pR0n
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/09/favorite-flights-of-fancy-from-frankfurt --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] sun roof lid
The skin looks to be OK but the gap is sealed with Silicon and the PO said the track was rusted and so was some of the mechanism. That's why I am looking for the complete thing as it would probably be easier to put that in rather then mess around with trying to RR all the pieces. Manfred Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:06:47 -0400 From: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com Subject: 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] glow plugs - live learn
I had an experience yesterday where my '84 300D would not start and the dash glow plug lite would not lite and, since the glow plug fuse is fine, I checked the resistance (Fluke VOM) of the Bosch glow plugs which I installed in '06. I found two of the plugs (#3 4) had infinite resistance so I installed a couple of the original Behr glow plugs pulled in '06 and still reading good. I've since ordered a set of Behr glow plugs from Rusty. Is this a common occurance where the Behr glow plugs have substantially greater longevity than the Bosch glow plugs? Note: I purchased this car in '96 from the estate of the original purchaser and, since the M-B dealer from where it was originally purchased was closing its doors, I obtained all the service records for this car and found no glow plug replacements. TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] glow plugs - live learn
Beru not Behr. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: glenn brown g_010...@hotmail.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 10:39 AM Subject: [MBZ] glow plugs - live learn I had an experience yesterday where my '84 300D would not start and the dash glow plug lite would not lite and, since the glow plug fuse is fine, I checked the resistance (Fluke VOM) of the Bosch glow plugs which I installed in '06. I found two of the plugs (#3 4) had infinite resistance so I installed a couple of the original Behr glow plugs pulled in '06 and still reading good. I've since ordered a set of Behr glow plugs from Rusty. Is this a common occurance where the Behr glow plugs have substantially greater longevity than the Bosch glow plugs? Note: I purchased this car in '96 from the estate of the original purchaser and, since the M-B dealer from where it was originally purchased was closing its doors, I obtained all the service records for this car and found no glow plug replacements. TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Fw: W123 Trunk Lock
I ordered one from the dealer by vin number to get the right one that would work with the rest of the locks. I was told it would come with a new key and it did. Problem was the new key didn't work with the other locks and the old key didn't work with the net ignition lock. Had to send it back with my old key and they redid the lock so it would work with my old key and sent a new with it. Manfred Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:58:26 -0700 (PDT) From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net Subject: [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] glow plugs - live learn
I believe that lately Beru are considered better than Bosch. Bosch are now made in India, IIRC. 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] lockout
I had this happen to me the other day. Key would still open the trunk directly, but placing lock in central lock mode would not open trunk. A couple days later my door locks stop working too. So, at least in my case, there appears to be a vacuum leak. Perhaps a slow leak is causing a similar problem here. Oddly enough, some how the filler door appears stuck in unlocked mode. Even just before the door locks stopped working. I think I really need to find someone that has a proper vacuum hose diagram, because I think I have an issue :) EdB On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 7:56 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: 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 -- Das beste oder nichts. - *Gottlieb Daimler* ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Fw: W123 Trunk Lock
when i picked up a new ignition tumbler recently it did indeed come with a key in it. cheers! e On 19/Sep/11 10:58, Max Dillon wrote: 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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
Gotcha. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Sep 20, 2011, at 10:32 AM, MG trainpain2...@yahoo.com wrote: The skin looks to be OK but the gap is sealed with Silicon and the PO said the track was rusted and so was some of the mechanism. That's why I am looking for the complete thing as it would probably be easier to put that in rather then mess around with trying to RR all the pieces. Manfred Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:06:47 -0400 From: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com Subject: 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Should I Call This Feller?
Whadaya make of this? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/2606621034.html Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Should I Call This Feller?
Bob Rentfro wrote: Whadaya make of this? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/2606621034.html Old car, no pics, cuts down on the competition if you go look at it and it is a nice one. Did you see the recent thread about Jaime's W109 purchase? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Should I Call This Feller?
What's with the A/C comment? --R On 9/20/11 11:38 AM, Bob Rentfro wrote: Whadaya make of this? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/2606621034.html Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] Should I Call This Feller?
yes...that's why this caught my eye. Bob R On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 8:46 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Bob Rentfro wrote: Whadaya make of this? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/**wvl/cto/2606621034.htmlhttp://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/2606621034.html Old car, no pics, cuts down on the competition if you go look at it and it is a nice one. Did you see the recent thread about Jaime's W109 purchase? __**_ 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] Should I Call This Feller?
Rich Thomas wrote: What's with the A/C comment? It had no belt on it when he bought the car ten years ago? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Should I Call This Feller?
Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: What's with the A/C comment? Car in Phoenix and never hooked up the AC? Color me doubtful. 99% chance it doesn't work. 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
Re: [MBZ] Should I Call This Feller?
Dude says it's all original, original tires and everything is in German 'cause it's from Germany! Jeez. He wants me to come by to see it cause all of the pictures are on his other phone. I'll do the creeper cruise by first since it's only 20 minutes away. On Sep 20, 2011 8:58 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: What's with the A/C comment? Car in Phoenix and never hooked up the AC? Color me doubtful. 99% chance it doesn't work. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Should I Call This Feller?
Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com writes: Dude says it's all original, original tires and everything is in German 'cause it's from Germany! Jeez. Original tires on a '68??? I'm interested to hear what you find when you go look at it. -- 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
Re: [MBZ] Should I Call This Feller?
He knows enough to mention the airbags but then has the dazzling Germany comment. We will see... Bob R On Sep 20, 2011 9:06 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com writes: Dude says it's all original, original tires and everything is in German 'cause it's from Germany! Jeez. Original tires on a '68??? I'm interested to hear what you find when you go look at it. -- 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Should I Call This Feller?
Oh come on. Just go look at it. Is it that hard to tell someone Sorry, but I am not interested, have a nice day? If, by chance, he sees you drive by staring at the car and recognizes you when you do stop in to look at it he may think you are some sort of flake like you are assuming he is. Not a good way to get a good deal, just a reason for him to say buzz off. Mike On Sep 20, 2011 12:04 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: Dude says it's all original, original tires and everything is in German 'cause it's from Germany! Jeez. He wants me to come by to see it cause all of the pictures are on his other phone. I'll do the creeper cruise by first since it's only 20 minutes away. On Sep 20, 2011 8:58 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: What's with the A/C comment? Car in Phoenix and never hooked up the AC? Color me doubtful. 99% chance it doesn't work. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] glow plugs - live learn
IIRC Hursty said the Beru GPs were way better than the Bosch ones. I've only used Beru I think so I can't comment on Bosch. I will say that GP life seems to be directly related to the number of starts you make. My '83 240D had new plugs (outside at 10F) in about 2004. They were fine until I bought the car back in 2008 and 3 of 4 were bad. The car had been mostly city driven during its time out of my ownership though... -Curt Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:39:27 -0400 From: glenn brown g_010...@hotmail.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] glow plugs - live learn Message-ID: snt140-w2808f90db93fdfa236e6d6f0...@phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 I had an experience yesterday where my '84 300D would not start and the dash glow plug lite would not lite and, since the glow plug fuse is fine, I checked the resistance (Fluke VOM) of the Bosch glow plugs which I installed in '06. I found two of the plugs (#3 4) had infinite resistance so I installed a couple of the original Behr glow plugs pulled in '06 and still reading good. I've since ordered a set of Behr glow plugs from Rusty. Is this a common occurance where the Behr glow plugs have substantially greater longevity than the Bosch glow plugs? Note: I purchased this car in '96 from the estate of the original purchaser and, since the M-B dealer from where it was originally purchased was closing its doors, I obtained all the service records for this car and found no glow plug replacements. TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 fuel door actuator is spring loaded and as such will (I think anyway) always fail open... -Curt Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:46:50 -0400 From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] lockout Message-ID: CAABO36wSUmBRohRntNGZ9O=tysbx7qgrn-iuiqfgx-tmbw1...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I had this happen to me the other day. Key would still open the trunk directly, but placing lock in central lock mode would not open trunk. A couple days later my door locks stop working too. So, at least in my case, there appears to be a vacuum leak. Perhaps a slow leak is causing a similar problem here. Oddly enough, some how the filler door appears stuck in unlocked mode. Even just before the door locks stopped working. I think I really need to find someone that has a proper vacuum hose diagram, because I think I have an issue :) EdB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Should I Call This Feller?
I'd bet a nickle its an '86 W126. The airbag is kind of a tipoff. -Curt Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:46:47 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should I Call This Feller? Message-ID: 4e78b567.2040...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Bob Rentfro wrote: Whadaya make of this? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/2606621034.html Old car, no pics, cuts down on the competition if you go look at it and it is a nice one. Did you see the recent thread about Jaime's W109 purchase? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Should I Call This Feller?
He's probably talking about the suspension air bags. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Sep 20, 2011, at 12:19 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I'd bet a nickle its an '86 W126. The airbag is kind of a tipoff. -Curt Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:46:47 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should I Call This Feller? Message-ID: 4e78b567.2040...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Bob Rentfro wrote: Whadaya make of this? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/2606621034.html Old car, no pics, cuts down on the competition if you go look at it and it is a nice one. Did you see the recent thread about Jaime's W109 purchase? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Should I Call This Feller?
Um, no. The car has air suspension. Mike On Sep 20, 2011 12:19 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I'd bet a nickle its an '86 W126. The airbag is kind of a tipoff. -Curt Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:46:47 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should I Call This Feller? Message-ID: 4e78b567.2040...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Bob Rentfro wrote: Whadaya make of this? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/2606621034.html Old car, no pics, cuts down on the competition if you go look at it and it is a nice one. Did you see the recent thread about Jaime's W109 purchase? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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
Curt Raymond wrote: The fuel door actuator is spring loaded and as such will (I think anyway) always fail open... I'd rather have one stuck unlocked than stuck locked. 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] take it, walk away, or run
Not really interested in having to fly to texas and then do business in spanish. Deep discount for both those issues. Cousin sells cars and his advice is to avoid cars from Oregon, Texas and Nevada. Title washing states that are prone to issues. Dealerships avoid used cars from those states. On Sep 20, 2011, at 5:42 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Here's a low mile 1999 in Houston and the roof works: http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2558412918.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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
Absolutely! Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:30:23 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] lockout Message-ID: 4e78bf9f.3030...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Curt Raymond wrote: The fuel door actuator is spring loaded and as such will (I think anyway) always fail open... I'd rather have one stuck unlocked than stuck locked. 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] take it, walk away, or run
How 'bout FL? I looked at two 124's several years ago that had recently spent very few months in FL; while there, they had magically lost nearly 200 kmi each. Wilton - Original Message - From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 12:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] take it, walk away, or run Not really interested in having to fly to texas and then do business in spanish. Deep discount for both those issues. Cousin sells cars and his advice is to avoid cars from Oregon, Texas and Nevada. Title washing states that are prone to issues. Dealerships avoid used cars from those states. On Sep 20, 2011, at 5:42 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Here's a low mile 1999 in Houston and the roof works: http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2558412918.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] Should I Call This Feller?
On my way there. It seems it's stowed at a recovery yard down among all the bone yards. Oh my. Bob R On Sep 20, 2011 9:27 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Um, no. The car has air suspension. Mike On Sep 20, 2011 12:19 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I'd bet a nickle its an '86 W126. The airbag is kind of a tipoff. -Curt Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:46:47 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should I Call This Feller? Message-ID: 4e78b567.2040...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Bob Rentfro wrote: Whadaya make of this? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/2606621034.html Old car, no pics, cuts down on the competition if you go look at it and it is a nice one. Did you see the recent thread about Jaime's W109 purchase? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] take it, walk away, or run
clay monroe wrote: Cousin sells cars and his advice is to avoid cars from Oregon, Texas and Nevada. Title washing states that are prone to issues. Dealerships avoid used cars from those states. Not Alabama? Was the POS SDL title-washed, or just an ordinary POS? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Replacing diesel cats
Alex, by your VIN we have on file, the EPC shows that you just have a pipe and it is $585.00. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 12:24 PM Subject: [MBZ] Replacing diesel cats It took me a while to get around to it, but I finally got the '87 300D with the exhaust blockage up on stands, gave all the exhaust fasteners a repeated treatment with PB Blaster over several days, and took the exhaust apart. No question, the catalytic converter is blocked up. (Yes, Virginia, 603 cars,and probably all later diesels, do have one.) I don't have $1,500 for a new factory cat from Rusty. I realize there are a couple of less-than-legal options here, such as welding in a straight pipe or a small muffler, or hollowing out the inside of the cat by brute force. However, I also found this unit meant for big pickups, which would fit neatly into the space where the factory cat does: http://tinyurl.com/43lzxrz I wonder what the EPA would say about this? You're supposed to leave emissions control systems in their factory configuration... but people replace worn-out factory cats on gas cars with cheapo generic units all the time (or else there wouldn't be any business in the latter). What about on diesels? Seems to me that replacing the factory Mercedes diesel catalyst with one using diesel emissions control technology 25 years more advanced should meet the spirit, if not the letter, of the law. From a technical standpoint the only problem I can see is that the primary byproduct of the catalysis of diesel exhaust, according to the product description I linked to, is water... which means corrosion issues for the rest of the system downstream from the cat. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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
That POS SDL was not even titled in TX. He just drove it around with dealer plates, still had the MD title. rolled back odo. I think he messed up the car and had the porch monkeys play with it before he tossed it on ebay. No disrespect meant, but they boys were just lolling on the porch, about seven of them. No work being undertaken in the shop area until the mad scramble to find lug bolts, missing parts and stuff clay On Sep 20, 2011, at 9:45 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: clay monroe wrote: Cousin sells cars and his advice is to avoid cars from Oregon, Texas and Nevada. Title washing states that are prone to issues. Dealerships avoid used cars from those states. Not Alabama? Was the POS SDL title-washed, or just an ordinary POS? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Replacing diesel cats
After market cats have to pass the same standard as OEM in order to be sold, so you should be good in that regard. Was your car a California car? The emissions standards for California were much higher much sooner than everywhere else. If it was, and if it's no longer in california.. hmmm... check with your local DMV test sight on that.. might not have to have one. Worth looking into. [ask the right question to get the right answer at DMV... ie.. is a cat required on this model, in this state?] Grant... On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 9:24 AM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote: It took me a while to get around to it, but I finally got the '87 300D with the exhaust blockage up on stands, gave all the exhaust fasteners a repeated treatment with PB Blaster over several days, and took the exhaust apart. No question, the catalytic converter is blocked up. (Yes, Virginia, 603 cars,and probably all later diesels, do have one.) I don't have $1,500 for a new factory cat from Rusty. I realize there are a couple of less-than-legal options here, such as welding in a straight pipe or a small muffler, or hollowing out the inside of the cat by brute force. However, I also found this unit meant for big pickups, which would fit neatly into the space where the factory cat does: http://tinyurl.com/43lzxrz I wonder what the EPA would say about this? You're supposed to leave emissions control systems in their factory configuration... but people replace worn-out factory cats on gas cars with cheapo generic units all the time (or else there wouldn't be any business in the latter). What about on diesels? Seems to me that replacing the factory Mercedes diesel catalyst with one using diesel emissions control technology 25 years more advanced should meet the spirit, if not the letter, of the law. From a technical standpoint the only problem I can see is that the primary byproduct of the catalysis of diesel exhaust, according to the product description I linked to, is water... which means corrosion issues for the rest of the system downstream from the cat. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Replacing diesel cats
I think he needs a test pipe for the 24yo car. I can't imagine that any emissions standards would still apply, or that it would really matter in the greater scheme of things. --R On 9/20/11 1:29 PM, G Mann wrote: After market cats have to pass the same standard as OEM in order to be sold, so you should be good in that regard. Was your car a California car? The emissions standards for California were much higher much sooner than everywhere else. If it was, and if it's no longer in california.. hmmm... check with your local DMV test sight on that.. might not have to have one. Worth looking into. [ask the right question to get the right answer at DMV... ie.. is a cat required on this model, in this state?] Grant... On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 9:24 AM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote: It took me a while to get around to it, but I finally got the '87 300D with the exhaust blockage up on stands, gave all the exhaust fasteners a repeated treatment with PB Blaster over several days, and took the exhaust apart. No question, the catalytic converter is blocked up. (Yes, Virginia, 603 cars,and probably all later diesels, do have one.) I don't have $1,500 for a new factory cat from Rusty. I realize there are a couple of less-than-legal options here, such as welding in a straight pipe or a small muffler, or hollowing out the inside of the cat by brute force. However, I also found this unit meant for big pickups, which would fit neatly into the space where the factory cat does: http://tinyurl.com/43lzxrz I wonder what the EPA would say about this? You're supposed to leave emissions control systems in their factory configuration... but people replace worn-out factory cats on gas cars with cheapo generic units all the time (or else there wouldn't be any business in the latter). What about on diesels? Seems to me that replacing the factory Mercedes diesel catalyst with one using diesel emissions control technology 25 years more advanced should meet the spirit, if not the letter, of the law. From a technical standpoint the only problem I can see is that the primary byproduct of the catalysis of diesel exhaust, according to the product description I linked to, is water... which means corrosion issues for the rest of the system downstream from the cat. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Which is the best for stashing photos
Which venue is the best for stashing photos so we don't have to wait for the list mother to okay them? Photobucket? flickr? something else? Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Which is the best for stashing photos
I host my own gallery, makes life easier. Walt On Sep 20, 2011 2:11 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: Which venue is the best for stashing photos so we don't have to wait for the list mother to okay them? Photobucket? flickr? something else? Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] Which is the best for stashing photos
And how does 1 do that? I am pretty much a computer idiot. Bob R On Sep 20, 2011 11:17 AM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: I host my own gallery, makes life easier. Walt On Sep 20, 2011 2:11 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: Which venue is the best for stashing photos so we don't have to wait for the list mother to okay them? Photobucket? flickr? something else? Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] glow plugs - live learn
Yeah, the original glow plugs that were in my '84 300D were Beru not Behr. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Which is the best for stashing photos
I bought hosting through Site5.com, then loaded up gallery2. It's not quite as hard as it sounds. Walt On Sep 20, 2011 2:25 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: And how does 1 do that? I am pretty much a computer idiot. Bob R On Sep 20, 2011 11:17 AM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: I host my own gallery, makes life easier. Walt On Sep 20, 2011 2:11 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: Which venue is the best for stashing photos so we don't have to wait for the list mother to okay them? Photobucket? flickr? something else? Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] Which is the best for stashing photos
On Sep 20, 2011, at 12:05 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: I bought hosting through Site5.com, then loaded up gallery2. It's not quite as hard as it sounds. Walt http://www.consumersearch.com/photo-sharing-reviews I have computer-illiterate clients who have used Picasa with little issue. Most ISPs allow some storage / web space. I typically host mine on their server for CL ads, etc. Dave SoCal ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Which is the best for stashing photos
On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 12:05 PM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: I bought hosting through Site5.com, then loaded up gallery2. It's not quite as hard as it sounds. That's killing a fly with a sledgehammer for most people. I would say if you already use other Google tools frequently like GMail, Google+, or Google Calendar, go with Picasa, because it is well-integrated with them. Otherwise, use Flickr. 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] Which is the best for stashing photos
Check out http://imgur.com I have not used it personally, but I've seen it used a lot. 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
[MBZ] did this work?
https://picasaweb.google.com/102135322707260173687/1968300SEL?authkey=Gv1sRgCOyT0_zesNDGGw # I went to see it. Have several photos. have to figure out how to get them in a place where they can be seen. It's a 68 300sel. Dude says he's had it since 98 when he bought it from a body shop in Scottsdale (left front fender whacked he said...and rust repair made in front of drivers door). He said a vet brought it home from Deustchland it 1970. Although the battery was dead, he claims itstarts right up and it pumps up from the squat in 4 minutes. He claims that, when left overnight, the backend squats and, after two nights sitting, the frontend squats. Says it drives just fine. No belt on the AC compressor, also, couldn't find the VIN plate (unless they aren't in the familiar place on these). Having never looked at these before, I have no reference point. BobR Did this work? Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] did this work?
https://picasaweb.google.com/102135322707260173687/1968300SEL?authkey=Gv1sRgCOyT0_zesNDGGw # I went to see it. Have several photos. have to figure out how to get them in a place where they can be seen. It's a 68 300sel. Dude says he's had it since 98 when he bought it from a body shop in Scottsdale (left front fender whacked he said...and rust repair made in front of drivers door). He said a vet brought it home from Deustchland it 1970. Although the battery was dead, he claims itstarts right up and it pumps up from the squat in 4 minutes. He claims that, when left overnight, the backend squats and, after two nights sitting, the frontend squats. Says it drives just fine. No belt on the AC compressor, also, couldn't find the VIN plate (unless they aren't in the familiar place on these). Having never looked at these before, I have no reference point. BobR Did this work? Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Which is the best for stashing photos
I second Picasa, VERY easy to use. Walt On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 7:29 PM, w123wa...@gmail.com wrote: On Sep 20, 2011, at 12:05 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: I bought hosting through Site5.com, then loaded up gallery2. It's not quite as hard as it sounds. Walt http://www.consumersearch.com/photo-sharing-reviews I have computer-illiterate clients who have used Picasa with little issue. Most ISPs allow some storage / web space. I typically host mine on their server for CL ads, etc. Dave SoCal ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 Streaming Radio
I like it! Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011 7:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Streaming Radio For those who are of a certain age, you might want to check out Family Dog Radio on iTunes, AppleTV, Live365 app on the iPod, and on Facebook. Awesome stuff. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] Which is the best for stashing photos
let's see if this old dog can learn a new trick... Bob R On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 12:43 PM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: I second Picasa, VERY easy to use. Walt On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 7:29 PM, w123wa...@gmail.com wrote: On Sep 20, 2011, at 12:05 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: I bought hosting through Site5.com, then loaded up gallery2. It's not quite as hard as it sounds. Walt http://www.consumersearch.com/photo-sharing-reviews I have computer-illiterate clients who have used Picasa with little issue. Most ISPs allow some storage / web space. I typically host mine on their server for CL ads, etc. Dave SoCal ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] did this work?
Bob Rentfro wrote: https://picasaweb.google.com/102135322707260173687/1968300SEL?authkey=Gv1sRgCOyT0_zesNDGGw It looks like the back bumper and tailpipe are on the verge of falling off. I'm guessing it's more work to restore than Jaime's but I could be wrong. What's parked to the left of the W109, and why is it wearing 1980s Pontiac wheels? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] did this work?
It's a '68 Biscayne I thinkhas some kind of a Olds Rocket 455 in it or something... Bob R On Sep 20, 2011 12:49 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Bob Rentfro wrote: https://picasaweb.google.com/102135322707260173687/1968300SEL?authkey=Gv1sRgCOyT0_zesNDGGw It looks like the back bumper and tailpipe are on the verge of falling off. I'm guessing it's more work to restore than Jaime's but I could be wrong. What's parked to the left of the W109, and why is it wearing 1980s Pontiac wheels? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Which is the best for stashing photos
I use both, Photobucket is probably easier... -Curt Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:11:40 -0700 From: Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Which is the best for stashing photos Message-ID: CAKOy=fwxrtcstdozkhcruqhv3r+c0tdeuhj1m3tzgkbzp5j...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Which venue is the best for stashing photos so we don't have to wait for the list mother to okay them? Photobucket? flickr? something else? Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] did this work?
Does look very Euro. Even a rear foglight. Probably not a practical car to own, but could be fun. On Tuesday, September 20, 2011 12:43 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: https://picasaweb.google.com/102135322707260173687/1968300SEL?authkey=Gv1sRgCOyT0_zesNDGGw # I went to see it. Have several photos. have to figure out how to get them in a place where they can be seen. It's a 68 300sel. Dude says he's had it since 98 when he bought it from a body shop in Scottsdale (left front fender whacked he said...and rust repair made in front of drivers door). He said a vet brought it home from Deustchland it 1970. Although the battery was dead, he claims itstarts right up and it pumps up from the squat in 4 minutes. He claims that, when left overnight, the backend squats and, after two nights sitting, the frontend squats. Says it drives just fine. No belt on the AC compressor, also, couldn't find the VIN plate (unless they aren't in the familiar place on these). Having never looked at these before, I have no reference point. BobR Did this work? Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] Replacing diesel cats
On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 9:50 AM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Alex, by your VIN we have on file, the EPC shows that you just have a pipe and it is $585.00. So what's this welded to the end of the downpipe coming off the turbo, with a heatshield between it and the floorplan? (The front of the car is to the right in the picture; the left side of the whatever-it-is has a flange which would connect to the center muffler if I hadn't taken it off.) https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/J8OF39T8Gmyi9eHLNBVM7g?feat=directlink 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] 1987 300TDT for sale
278k miles $1500 The Good/new: all replaced in the past year New fan clutch New serp. belt tensioner/roller/ and shock New Vacuum pump (over $300) New H20 pump (not needed poor diagnosis, but its still there and NEW) Thermostat New VCV valve (mounts to side of injection pump, controls vacuum) EGR delete kit NEW fuel injectors (bodies and nozzles!!!) New timing chain New front shocks (bump stops,billows, and mounts too) New power antenna new glow plugs and relay Working: Sun roof complete third row seat (many times this is missing) MB cross bars tow hitch and wiring SLS not leaking Auto tranny shifting good and smooth Not working: cruise control A/C rear washer (wiper works great, no washer) not all the HVAC vents (you get heat from the defroster and foot wells only) The rust: pass side strut tower (this can be fixed, I planned to weld some patches in there and POR-15 the hell out it, no time) pass side rear quarter spot on the tail gate drivers side C-pillar spot This old girl starts, runs, drives, and brakes beautifully. She is rough around the edges and needs some love. The pics I have show the summer rubber, I plan on selling it with a like new (3 months use) set of Firestone winterforce tires. With the snow tires this car is great in the snow (really surprised me how well it handled the snow last year!!) Reason for selling: I bought a 2012 JSW TDI .. . no need for 2 wagons Reason for price: I am into this car for a little over $3000. I'm looking for 1/2 my $$ back. not making a dime here. The car is in Boston, MA Thanks for looking! Brian Costello btc...@gmail.com PS it was with help from this email service that I changed the timing chain. 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] First experiment with HF tools
My experience is that I can embarrass the Sears people into honoring the warranty. If you stand at the checkout and repeat Do you mean that the Craftsman warranty is just bullshit? when a customer is there to pay up it will pay them to give you a new tool. That being said, some of the HF tools are perfectly serviceable. My general rule with them is that their Taiwanese tools are generally better than the ChiCom ones. Their Pitman arm puller is total crap. I would suspect any similar tools are also crap, break on first attempted use. Sockets and breaker bars are very good. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dieselhead Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 1:30 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] First experiment with HF tools I bought a crapsman metric set with combination wrenches and 3/8 and 1/2 drive sockets in the 70s. I have never complained about the sockets. In fact I still recommend buying a crapsman 1 1/16 deep socket for injector holder RR. The combination wrenches, however, were another story. The box ends have such a thick wall that they won't fit many places. A far cry from the older tools my dad had. I just happened to look at the current crop of crapsman wrenches at Kmart today. The crapsman stuff is still thick walled, but they had another line, that is highly polished to look like Snappy's overpriced stuff. Those had a nice looking box; WAY thinner than the crapsman set. If you make your living with your tools, then buy Mac or SK or Snappy or any good brand. If you are like me and only work on cars as needed, then the HF stuff is very well suited. I have been unsuccessful getting snears to replace any Lifetime Guaranteed tool for the past 30 years. Every time I took something back to HF, it was replaced without drama. I think I have taken back only 2 things, and one was a corded drill that burned out within a year. I did not buy the extended warranty. I still have some crapsman junk that should be exchanged if anyone wants to volunteer to try. I now use mostly all Master Mechanic (True Value) and HF tools. The MM are good tools, and they have been good about replacement of broken things. You will get what you pay for. I never believed I got the quality I paid for with crapsman tools. With a few exceptions, I have gotten what I paid for, or more from HF. Diesels: 1980 240D 4 spd 1981 240D waiting for a 4spd or one of the hard to find 5 speeds. 1987 SDL 1987 300D Next year they all qualify for the Antique plates in other states. I bought a $40 ball joint tool set, bent the C-clamp on the first real job we tried (replacing W126 ball joints, a royal pain). I just spent $180 on a Specialty Products ball joint tool set that looked identical, but this time the clamp stayed true even though we really pulled on it. 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. Peter On Sep 18, 2011, at 2:31 PM, Allan Streib wrote: I just ordered this from HF: http://www.harborfreight.com/7-piece-38-drive-metric-long-reach-hex-bit-so cket-set-67890.html My last customer service experience at Sears was so bad that I'm going to try something different. I've almost always bought Craftsman tools, even though I think their quality has declined over the years. The last tool I wanted to buy (a stubby 3/8 ratchet handle) was in a locked rack. So I had to wait for over half an hour for the ONE slow-as-molasses, dim-witted salesperson in the tools dept. to finish helping the two people who were there before me. I've never tried HF hand tools before, but for the price and ease of online ordering, I'm going to give them a chance. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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
Re: [MBZ] Replacing diesel cats
I'd first hollow out your old cat and see how the car runs. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] did this work?
Looks like a great project car. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Should I Call This Feller?
Speaking of fishy deals, I got a bite on one of my CL listings from a lady who wants to buy my furniture using a personal check in excess of the amount I am asking for, and I should send her the change.. On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 12:13 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.comwrote: Oh come on. Just go look at it. Is it that hard to tell someone Sorry, but I am not interested, have a nice day? If, by chance, he sees you drive by staring at the car and recognizes you when you do stop in to look at it he may think you are some sort of flake like you are assuming he is. Not a good way to get a good deal, just a reason for him to say buzz off. Mike On Sep 20, 2011 12:04 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: Dude says it's all original, original tires and everything is in German 'cause it's from Germany! Jeez. He wants me to come by to see it cause all of the pictures are on his other phone. I'll do the creeper cruise by first since it's only 20 minutes away. On Sep 20, 2011 8:58 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: What's with the A/C comment? Car in Phoenix and never hooked up the AC? Color me doubtful. 99% chance it doesn't work. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] take it, walk away, or run
I am not familiar with title washing. What's it mean and what's wrong with it? On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 12:35 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Not really interested in having to fly to texas and then do business in spanish. Deep discount for both those issues. Cousin sells cars and his advice is to avoid cars from Oregon, Texas and Nevada. Title washing states that are prone to issues. Dealerships avoid used cars from those states. On Sep 20, 2011, at 5:42 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Here's a low mile 1999 in Houston and the roof works: http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2558412918.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] Should I Call This Feller?
Peggy? Wilton - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 4:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should I Call This Feller? Speaking of fishy deals, I got a bite on one of my CL listings from a lady who wants to buy my furniture using a personal check in excess of the amount I am asking for, and I should send her the change.. On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 12:13 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.comwrote: Oh come on. Just go look at it. Is it that hard to tell someone Sorry, but I am not interested, have a nice day? If, by chance, he sees you drive by staring at the car and recognizes you when you do stop in to look at it he may think you are some sort of flake like you are assuming he is. Not a good way to get a good deal, just a reason for him to say buzz off. Mike On Sep 20, 2011 12:04 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: Dude says it's all original, original tires and everything is in German 'cause it's from Germany! Jeez. He wants me to come by to see it cause all of the pictures are on his other phone. I'll do the creeper cruise by first since it's only 20 minutes away. On Sep 20, 2011 8:58 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: What's with the A/C comment? Car in Phoenix and never hooked up the AC? Color me doubtful. 99% chance it doesn't work. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] '99 SLK
...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... Salvage title with hood damage and a non-working folding metal top. Sounds like a roll-over to me with a lot of hidden damage that will show up later. I know that Phil Smart was doing a lot of head rebuilds on that engine maybe two years ago. Also, the SLK has very little interior room and when the top is down, VERY little trunk room. I wouldn't. 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] '99 SLK
...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... It's an automatic as were all the 4-cylinders before they put in the 3.2 V-6 which transformed the car. I've driven a few of those awful C-Class hunchback coupes with that engine as service loaners and the engine was unpleasant. And the exhaust note is blatty at idle. Reminiscent of elephant flatulence. 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 '96 Infiniti I30 woe
SWMBO's car, '96 Infiniti I30, 204k miles, has begun to act up in the last couple days. Once the car has been driven for a while and is nice and warm, the engine will occasionally die while at idle, and occasionally is also very rough at speed, like it is choking out. With just a little gas and at low RPM, engine is fine, but if you really step on it or rev too high, it bogs down and dies. The problem is an on/off problem; either it is running fine, or it just dies. Behavior can be influenced by throttle position. I suspect an ignition problem, so I'm going to see if it has stored any codes in the ECU and also check the crankshaft position sensor. I've got the factory service manual, I'll dig into that as well. Anyone else have an idea? The good news is SWMBO is now forced to drive the E300. She's on an errand now, I'll ask for her opinion of the car once she gets back. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 337k miles (Headless Garage Queen) '95 E300 295k miles '73 Balboa 20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] did this work?
My response from BANNED: Wow, Velour! Now that's super cool. That's a /8 model, a face lift of sorts for the original W108/9 that started in 1968. I don't see the air compressor/PS pump on the engine. Not sure if its mounted on the M130 in the same place as the M189, certainly could be down lower. It would be interesting to see if it really runs and drives ok. The rust repair is a scary thing, and it looks to be overall in sad shape, but still could be a worthwhile car. Jaime On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 3:43 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: https://picasaweb.google.com/102135322707260173687/1968300SEL?authkey=Gv1sRgCOyT0_zesNDGGw # I went to see it. Have several photos. have to figure out how to get them in a place where they can be seen. It's a 68 300sel. Dude says he's had it since 98 when he bought it from a body shop in Scottsdale (left front fender whacked he said...and rust repair made in front of drivers door). He said a vet brought it home from Deustchland it 1970. Although the battery was dead, he claims itstarts right up and it pumps up from the squat in 4 minutes. He claims that, when left overnight, the backend squats and, after two nights sitting, the frontend squats. Says it drives just fine. No belt on the AC compressor, also, couldn't find the VIN plate (unless they aren't in the familiar place on these). Having never looked at these before, I have no reference point. BobR Did this work? Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] did this work?
The M130 makes this a less risky car, since you can get a good engine pretty easily if you need one. Even a rebuild isn't unreasonable. Air suspension is air suspension, but its a W109 and W112. Parts are not horrible in price, and once its done, its fixed for a long time. If the car falls overnight, thats pretty bad. Jaime On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 3:49 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Bob Rentfro wrote: https://picasaweb.google.com/**102135322707260173687/** 1968300SEL?authkey=**Gv1sRgCOyT0_zesNDGGwhttps://picasaweb.google.com/102135322707260173687/1968300SEL?authkey=Gv1sRgCOyT0_zesNDGGw It looks like the back bumper and tailpipe are on the verge of falling off. I'm guessing it's more work to restore than Jaime's but I could be wrong. What's parked to the left of the W109, and why is it wearing 1980s Pontiac wheels? __**_ 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] take it, walk away, or run
Say you have a car that is a lemon, or has repaired damage, or you lost the title, or ... some other thing, rolled back odo. You can go to these places and claim you need a new title. They issue it and you get a car with no history of issues. Flood damage just goes away. Odometer is now good, salvage title is a new clear title. clay On Sep 20, 2011, at 1:13 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: I am not familiar with title washing. What's it mean and what's wrong with it? On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 12:35 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Not really interested in having to fly to texas and then do business in spanish. Deep discount for both those issues. Cousin sells cars and his advice is to avoid cars from Oregon, Texas and Nevada. Title washing states that are prone to issues. Dealerships avoid used cars from those states. On Sep 20, 2011, at 5:42 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Here's a low mile 1999 in Houston and the roof works: http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2558412918.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] '99 SLK
That is the sort of data I need to know. The heads should be good now if work was done, or has the damage become irreparable? Space is not a big issue. More for buzzing around town than actually being able to haul stuff. Gump was fun because she was just a pretty pick up truck. A blast to tootle around in and be able to fill the trunk with junk. No more junk needed in a trunk. SWMBA would appreciate my not having space to bring home auction finds. 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 On Sep 20, 2011, at 1:16 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...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... Salvage title with hood damage and a non-working folding metal top. Sounds like a roll-over to me with a lot of hidden damage that will show up later. I know that Phil Smart was doing a lot of head rebuilds on that engine maybe two years ago. Also, the SLK has very little interior room and when the top is down, VERY little trunk room. I wouldn't. 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] Should I Call This Feller?
I tell them to go ahead and send the check and I will send the item when the check clears. I at least get a momento and the satisfaction that they think they are getting something eventually. Obviously if the check never clears the bank then you are not responsible for anything but grins. Mike On Sep 20, 2011 4:11 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Speaking of fishy deals, I got a bite on one of my CL listings from a lady who wants to buy my furniture using a personal check in excess of the amount I am asking for, and I should send her the change.. On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 12:13 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Oh come on. Just go look at it. Is it that hard to tell someone Sorry, but I am not interested, have a nice day? If, by chance, he sees you drive by staring at the car and recognizes you when you do stop in to look at it he may think you are some sort of flake like you are assuming he is. Not a good way to get a good deal, just a reason for him to say buzz off. Mike On Sep 20, 2011 12:04 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: Dude says it's all original, original tires and everything is in German 'cause it's from Germany! Jeez. He wants me to come by to see it cause all of the pictures are on his other phone. I'll do the creeper cruise by first since it's only 20 minutes away. On Sep 20, 2011 8:58 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: What's with the A/C comment? Car in Phoenix and never hooked up the AC? Color me doubtful. 99% chance it doesn't work. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] OT '96 Infiniti I30 woe
Some sort of sensor or coil that does not like getting hot. Unless it has thrown a code it might be hard to figure out. You could try jiggling various connectors to make sure nothing is lose. --R On 9/20/11 4:21 PM, Max Dillon wrote: SWMBO's car, '96 Infiniti I30, 204k miles, has begun to act up in the last couple days. Once the car has been driven for a while and is nice and warm, the engine will occasionally die while at idle, and occasionally is also very rough at speed, like it is choking out. With just a little gas and at low RPM, engine is fine, but if you really step on it or rev too high, it bogs down and dies. The problem is an on/off problem; either it is running fine, or it just dies. Behavior can be influenced by throttle position. I suspect an ignition problem, so I'm going to see if it has stored any codes in the ECU and also check the crankshaft position sensor. I've got the factory service manual, I'll dig into that as well. Anyone else have an idea? The good news is SWMBO is now forced to drive the E300. She's on an errand now, I'll ask for her opinion of the car once she gets back. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 337k miles (Headless Garage Queen) '95 E300 295k miles '73 Balboa 20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 '96 Infiniti I30 woe
Well, codes say that front heated O2 sensor is bad (new), as well as some of the evaporative control valves (which have been bad for the last 100k miles). There's a couple of other codes I need to look up. O2 sensor should not cause the engine to die by itself. According to the manual, the crank position sensor logic has a fail safe limp home mode, so that probably isn't the problem either. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 5:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT '96 Infiniti I30 woe Some sort of sensor or coil that does not like getting hot. Unless it has thrown a code it might be hard to figure out. You could try jiggling various connectors to make sure nothing is lose. --R On 9/20/11 4:21 PM, Max Dillon wrote: SWMBO's car, '96 Infiniti I30, 204k miles, has begun to act up in the last couple days. Once the car has been driven for a while and is nice and warm, the engine will occasionally die while at idle, and occasionally is also very rough at speed, like it is choking out. With just a little gas and at low RPM, engine is fine, but if you really step on it or rev too high, it bogs down and dies. The problem is an on/off problem; either it is running fine, or it just dies. Behavior can be influenced by throttle position. I suspect an ignition problem, so I'm going to see if it has stored any codes in the ECU and also check the crankshaft position sensor. I've got the factory service manual, I'll dig into that as well. Anyone else have an idea? The good news is SWMBO is now forced to drive the E300. She's on an errand now, I'll ask for her opinion of the car once she gets back. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 337k miles (Headless Garage Queen) '95 E300 295k miles '73 Balboa 20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] '99 SLK
That is the sort of data I need to know... Since my car was in last week for it's last tweaks under the original warranty which expires next month, I'll be down at Smart Airport Way tomorrow to pick up a replacement smart key to replace one of the originals which had been acting up and came in today. I'll ask the service manager who I am pretty tight with what he thinks about early SLKs. The head repairs had something to do with angles of the valve guides vs the seats which points at bad design or machining error. 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] OT '96 Infiniti I30 woe
I think individual cylinder misfire events are part of OBDII storage on '96 and later cars. 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] did this work?
It did indeed work, congrats. For the car, if I had a French accent I would say cloonkair! If you could get it cheap cheap and were interested in a project it might be kind of fun, otherwise noway. -Curt Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:43:12 -0700 From: Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] did this work? Message-ID: CAKOy=fUmxF_J0FhLQmdDM6-Zd7cdPZBjmDqNx_yZ6B6C=54...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 https://picasaweb.google.com/102135322707260173687/1968300SEL?authkey=Gv1sRgCOyT0_zesNDGGw # I went to see it. Have several photos. have to figure out how to get them in a place where they can be seen. It's a 68 300sel. Dude says he's had it since 98 when he bought it from a body shop in Scottsdale (left front fender whacked he said...and rust repair made in front of drivers door). He said a vet brought it home from Deustchland it 1970. Although the battery was dead, he claims itstarts right up and it pumps up from the squat in 4 minutes. He claims that, when left overnight, the backend squats and, after two nights sitting, the frontend squats. Says it drives just fine. No belt on the AC compressor, also, couldn't find the VIN plate (unless they aren't in the familiar place on these). Having never looked at these before, I have no reference point. BobR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Car Quest has M1 15w50 on sale
Stopped at my local Car Quest on the way home from work, they had M1 15w50 on sale for $6.50 a quart which is down from their normal $9something. I was going to ask about Royal Purple but at that price... All their stock was still badged CF, I don't know if it was old stock or what, I bought 10 quarts. -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
[MBZ] Ahh the Italian tune up
Drove our '78 240D to work today. SWMBO has been driving it so I figured it'd need the carbon blown out. I was right its badly carboned up, not quite to the point it was when I bought it just over a year ago but pretty bad. Unfortunately today was not a great Italian tune up day but we did nudge 80mph for a little while. With luck we may be headed for Maine this weekend, a 300 mile round trip blast should help with things. I also picked up new fuel filters just in case, the clear one is still clear but I'm thinking a tank of BioD would help clean things out and if I do that I expect to dirty some filters... -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] OT '96 Infiniti I30 woe
If I had a scan tool The other code is for mass air flow circuit, which has a limp home mode that cuts off fuel above 2400 RPM, so that is definitely part of the problem. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: I think individual cylinder misfire events are part of OBDII storage on '96 and later cars. 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] Pre w123 locks?
Managed to get the lock cylinder out of my '83 240D today (progress Loren!) but was driven out by bugs before I could get farther. Decided I'd take a look at the '78, its got different keys for the doors and the ignition. I'd like to fix that and assuming the ignition lock works the same as the door locks I figure it'll be pretty easy. I've got extra of the brass wafers that make up the lock from when I did the door locks on Hammie. Anyway the ignition lock on the '78 is different than the '83, its got a chrome trim piece which pulls right off, then I'm confronted with a black outer ring similar to on the '83 but theres no hole to put the paperclip in and it doesn't seem to unscrew, or at least not the same as the '83 did. What am I missing? I know theres much on this car that is similar to a w115, is the lock that way too? -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] Pre w123 locks?
Never mind, I just needed to read the directions... Wilton had sent me the pdf some time ago and it actually covers both first and second type locks, you still apply a paper clip, just in a different place... -Curt --- On Tue, 9/20/11, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Subject: Pre w123 locks? To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 6:21 PM Managed to get the lock cylinder out of my '83 240D today (progress Loren!) but was driven out by bugs before I could get farther. Decided I'd take a look at the '78, its got different keys for the doors and the ignition. I'd like to fix that and assuming the ignition lock works the same as the door locks I figure it'll be pretty easy. I've got extra of the brass wafers that make up the lock from when I did the door locks on Hammie. Anyway the ignition lock on the '78 is different than the '83, its got a chrome trim piece which pulls right off, then I'm confronted with a black outer ring similar to on the '83 but theres no hole to put the paperclip in and it doesn't seem to unscrew, or at least not the same as the '83 did. What am I missing? I know theres much on this car that is similar to a w115, is the lock that way too? -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] take it, walk away, or run
Alabama is another state that does this. I used a title service when I bought my 1962 300SE because it would have cost me several thousand dollars to clear the title in California. The PO and their estate had not registered the car for some years, and California insists that you pay all the back registration fees and penalties to release the title. I got a bill of sale from the estate attorney and sent it off to Alabama with a check for $150 or thereabouts. Two days later I had a clear title in my hands. Dan From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 4:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] take it, walk away, or run Say you have a car that is a lemon, or has repaired damage, or you lost the title, or ... some other thing, rolled back odo. You can go to these places and claim you need a new title. They issue it and you get a car with no history of issues. Flood damage just goes away. Odometer is now good, salvage title is a new clear title. clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] '99 SLK
thanks On Sep 20, 2011, at 2:17 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: That is the sort of data I need to know... Since my car was in last week for it's last tweaks under the original warranty which expires next month, I'll be down at Smart Airport Way tomorrow to pick up a replacement smart key to replace one of the originals which had been acting up and came in today. I'll ask the service manager who I am pretty tight with what he thinks about early SLKs. The head repairs had something to do with angles of the valve guides vs the seats which points at bad design or machining error. 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] New Tamiya Models
http://www.ibelieveinadv.com/2011/08/tamiya-marilyn-conspiracy-roswell-conspiracy-jfk-conspiracy-elvis-conspiracy-moon-conspiracy/ Enjoy! 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] Pre w123 locks?
Aaaand, it looks like the lock wafers are the same between the ignition and the doors, so I should be able to rekey this and get back to the 1 key solution which I like way better than having 2. Looks like this is a timely project too, the lock is pretty dirty inside. I wonder if thats really what causes these to seize up, lint and hair and whatnot getting in there. I've got some teflon graphite lock stuff thats been pretty impressive for fixing a sticky lock on my Ranger, I think I'll use that for reassembly. For now I'll clean it good with carb cleaner. -Curt --- On Tue, 9/20/11, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: Pre w123 locks? To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 6:44 PM Never mind, I just needed to read the directions... Wilton had sent me the pdf some time ago and it actually covers both first and second type locks, you still apply a paper clip, just in a different place... -Curt --- On Tue, 9/20/11, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Subject: Pre w123 locks? To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 6:21 PM Managed to get the lock cylinder out of my '83 240D today (progress Loren!) but was driven out by bugs before I could get farther. Decided I'd take a look at the '78, its got different keys for the doors and the ignition. I'd like to fix that and assuming the ignition lock works the same as the door locks I figure it'll be pretty easy. I've got extra of the brass wafers that make up the lock from when I did the door locks on Hammie. Anyway the ignition lock on the '78 is different than the '83, its got a chrome trim piece which pulls right off, then I'm confronted with a black outer ring similar to on the '83 but theres no hole to put the paperclip in and it doesn't seem to unscrew, or at least not the same as the '83 did. What am I missing? I know theres much on this car that is similar to a w115, is the lock that way too? -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] 123 trunk lock
You can get the original build data including key code from the Benzes. Given that, you can buy an original code ignition key and a valet key from them also. Cost is high enouygh but not outrageoue. Takes a little while; you may have to furnish proof of ownership, especially for a European model. BTDT 1. Re: W123 Trunk Lock (Rick Knoble) Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:56:06 -0500 From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com Subject: 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
Re: [MBZ] take it, walk away, or run
Et voila! A washed title. Wilton - Original Message - From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 6:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] take it, walk away, or run Alabama is another state that does this. I used a title service when I bought my 1962 300SE because it would have cost me several thousand dollars to clear the title in California. The PO and their estate had not registered the car for some years, and California insists that you pay all the back registration fees and penalties to release the title. I got a bill of sale from the estate attorney and sent it off to Alabama with a check for $150 or thereabouts. Two days later I had a clear title in my hands. Dan From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 4:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] take it, walk away, or run Say you have a car that is a lemon, or has repaired damage, or you lost the title, or ... some other thing, rolled back odo. You can go to these places and claim you need a new title. They issue it and you get a car with no history of issues. Flood damage just goes away. Odometer is now good, salvage title is a new clear title. clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Pre w123 locks?
And, if you need a smaller wafer than any you have, you can probably file a bigger one to the smaller size, can't you? Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 7:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Pre w123 locks? Aaaand, it looks like the lock wafers are the same between the ignition and the doors, so I should be able to rekey this and get back to the 1 key solution which I like way better than having 2. Looks like this is a timely project too, the lock is pretty dirty inside. I wonder if thats really what causes these to seize up, lint and hair and whatnot getting in there. I've got some teflon graphite lock stuff thats been pretty impressive for fixing a sticky lock on my Ranger, I think I'll use that for reassembly. For now I'll clean it good with carb cleaner. -Curt --- On Tue, 9/20/11, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: Pre w123 locks? To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 6:44 PM Never mind, I just needed to read the directions... Wilton had sent me the pdf some time ago and it actually covers both first and second type locks, you still apply a paper clip, just in a different place... -Curt --- On Tue, 9/20/11, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Subject: Pre w123 locks? To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 6:21 PM Managed to get the lock cylinder out of my '83 240D today (progress Loren!) but was driven out by bugs before I could get farther. Decided I'd take a look at the '78, its got different keys for the doors and the ignition. I'd like to fix that and assuming the ignition lock works the same as the door locks I figure it'll be pretty easy. I've got extra of the brass wafers that make up the lock from when I did the door locks on Hammie. Anyway the ignition lock on the '78 is different than the '83, its got a chrome trim piece which pulls right off, then I'm confronted with a black outer ring similar to on the '83 but theres no hole to put the paperclip in and it doesn't seem to unscrew, or at least not the same as the '83 did. What am I missing? I know theres much on this car that is similar to a w115, is the lock that way too? -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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Diesel particulate filters today
Here's an article in the current CAR magazine in re: diesel particulate filters in today's cars. Looks like the technology is still not mature. http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Community/Car-Magazines-Blogs/Chris-Chilton-Blo g/Are-diesel-particulate-filters-more-trouble-than-theyre-worth/ 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] Should I Call This Feller?
Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com writes: I tell them to go ahead and send the check and I will send the item when the check clears. I at least get a momento and the satisfaction that they think they are getting something eventually. Obviously if the check never clears the bank then you are not responsible for anything but grins. Only problem with that approach is that when the check is retured your bank may charge YOU a fee for depositing a bad check. Anyone responding to an ad and offering anything other than cash in excess of the price is a scammer. And you need to check the cash pretty closely too. 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
Re: [MBZ] Should I Call This Feller?
Scam Sent from my iPhone On Sep 20, 2011, at 3:11 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Speaking of fishy deals, I got a bite on one of my CL listings from a lady who wants to buy my furniture using a personal check in excess of the amount I am asking for, and I should send her the change.. On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 12:13 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.comwrote: Oh come on. Just go look at it. Is it that hard to tell someone Sorry, but I am not interested, have a nice day? If, by chance, he sees you drive by staring at the car and recognizes you when you do stop in to look at it he may think you are some sort of flake like you are assuming he is. Not a good way to get a good deal, just a reason for him to say buzz off. Mike On Sep 20, 2011 12:04 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: Dude says it's all original, original tires and everything is in German 'cause it's from Germany! Jeez. He wants me to come by to see it cause all of the pictures are on his other phone. I'll do the creeper cruise by first since it's only 20 minutes away. On Sep 20, 2011 8:58 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: What's with the A/C comment? Car in Phoenix and never hooked up the AC? Color me doubtful. 99% chance it doesn't work. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] lockout
On Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:46:50 -0400 Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com wrote: I think I really need to find someone that has a proper vacuum hose diagram, because I think I have an issue :) What model? year? 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
[MBZ] exhaust work
I pulled the exhaust off my W116 tonight. Everything unbolted easily despite the rusty condition of the pipe itself (heavily rusted everywhere, and perforated in several places). Had to use a hammer to tap the junction at the turbo flex fitting but that popped off pretty easily as well. I ordered a new exhaust from Rusty, which arrived a few days ago. Expensive, but really nice stuff. It was shipped without packaging, just some foam wrap zip-tied around the pipe ends. So there are shipping stickers stuck on all over the place, as well as MB inventory stickers, which I'd like to remove before installing. The MB tags peel off pretty easily, but the shipping labels are stuck on pretty well. Does that Goo-Gone stuff work for that sort of thing? I'd like something that won't disolve the paint. Maybe just soak with detergent and use a plastic blade to scrape? Speaking of the paint, there are a few scratches here and there, presumably occurred in shipping and handling. I'd like to fill those in. I'm wondering if I should use hi-temp paint or just something like regular Rustoleum? 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
Re: [MBZ] Should I Call This Feller?
I don't deposit the check. I just take it to my bank and ask them to verify it as I think it may be a fraud. I have $15k in fraudulent cashiers checks and such that I have received over the years. It is also a good way to test your bank. I closed my account with HSBC after the manager lied to me and told me that the only way to verify a cashiers check was to deposit it and wait. I walked down the street to Community bank with whom I did not have an account, asked the teller if she coyld verify the cashiers check and she got on the phone. Within 5 minutes she told me the check was fraudulent. The banks use recycled numbers on cashiers checks so they are very easy to make look real. The trick is that the dollar amount will never match the same check number again, or so they hope. Mike On Sep 20, 2011 8:15 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com writes: I tell them to go ahead and send the check and I will send the item when the check clears. I at least get a momento and the satisfaction that they think they are getting something eventually. Obviously if the check never clears the bank then you are not responsible for anything but grins. Only problem with that approach is that when the check is retured your bank may charge YOU a fee for depositing a bad check. Anyone responding to an ad and offering anything other than cash in excess of the price is a scammer. And you need to check the cash pretty closely too. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] exhaust work
Goo Gone should get the shipping tag off. Let it soak for 30min or more. Detergent won't touch the glue on it. I'd use Hi Temp paint. Reg Rustoleum will burn off real quick. Russ W. On 9/20/2011 8:51 PM, Allan Streib wrote: I pulled the exhaust off my W116 tonight. Everything unbolted easily despite the rusty condition of the pipe itself (heavily rusted everywhere, and perforated in several places). Had to use a hammer to tap the junction at the turbo flex fitting but that popped off pretty easily as well. I ordered a new exhaust from Rusty, which arrived a few days ago. Expensive, but really nice stuff. It was shipped without packaging, just some foam wrap zip-tied around the pipe ends. So there are shipping stickers stuck on all over the place, as well as MB inventory stickers, which I'd like to remove before installing. The MB tags peel off pretty easily, but the shipping labels are stuck on pretty well. Does that Goo-Gone stuff work for that sort of thing? I'd like something that won't disolve the paint. Maybe just soak with detergent and use a plastic blade to scrape? Speaking of the paint, there are a few scratches here and there, presumably occurred in shipping and handling. I'd like to fill those in. I'm wondering if I should use hi-temp paint or just something like regular Rustoleum? 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] OT '96 Infiniti I30 woe
Well, MAF fails the diagnostic test, so I probably need to replace that, as well as one O2 sensor. There's a solenoid valve in the emissions system that the ECU says the circuit fails to work properly, but the valve passes the component test and the wiring harness has continuity and no short. Problem might be at the connector at the ECU, which has over 100 connections. Frustrating. Might be worth getting a scan tool so I can monitor the circuit while driving around to see if the fault is intermittent. Cleaned and tightened the engine ground points and reseated all the associated connectors for the above. I'll drive the car for a couple days and then take another look at the codes. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Dillon Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 4:22 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: [MBZ] OT '96 Infiniti I30 woe SWMBO's car, '96 Infiniti I30, 204k miles, has begun to act up in the last couple days. Once the car has been driven for a while and is nice and warm, the engine will occasionally die while at idle, and occasionally is also very rough at speed, like it is choking out. With just a little gas and at low RPM, engine is fine, but if you really step on it or rev too high, it bogs down and dies. The problem is an on/off problem; either it is running fine, or it just dies. Behavior can be influenced by throttle position. I suspect an ignition problem, so I'm going to see if it has stored any codes in the ECU and also check the crankshaft position sensor. I've got the factory service manual, I'll dig into that as well. Anyone else have an idea? The good news is SWMBO is now forced to drive the E300. She's on an errand now, I'll ask for her opinion of the car once she gets back. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 337k miles (Headless Garage Queen) '95 E300 295k miles '73 Balboa 20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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
The battery.Last time I needed a battery FLAPS core was less than the salvage price for a battery of $3-5. But I have not checked for several years. 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
Re: [MBZ] exhaust work
Try 3M adhesive remover. It's potent stuff but works a hell of a lot better than goo gone. I would definitely use a high temp paint. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 20, 2011, at 9:51 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: I pulled the exhaust off my W116 tonight. Everything unbolted easily despite the rusty condition of the pipe itself (heavily rusted everywhere, and perforated in several places). Had to use a hammer to tap the junction at the turbo flex fitting but that popped off pretty easily as well. I ordered a new exhaust from Rusty, which arrived a few days ago. Expensive, but really nice stuff. It was shipped without packaging, just some foam wrap zip-tied around the pipe ends. So there are shipping stickers stuck on all over the place, as well as MB inventory stickers, which I'd like to remove before installing. The MB tags peel off pretty easily, but the shipping labels are stuck on pretty well. Does that Goo-Gone stuff work for that sort of thing? I'd like something that won't disolve the paint. Maybe just soak with detergent and use a plastic blade to scrape? Speaking of the paint, there are a few scratches here and there, presumably occurred in shipping and handling. I'd like to fill those in. I'm wondering if I should use hi-temp paint or just something like regular Rustoleum? 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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
