[MBZ] OT-Boot Camp swap to Parallels
Picked up a Macbook today. PO was of questionable mental capacity in my book. Why get a Macbook and then clobber up the thing by partitioning the vast majority with winblows in bootcamp, leaving a crippled partition for OSX? Now I need to repartition the thing so I can use OSX, but I do not want to lose the winblows. Need winblows so I can use the EPS and the manuals on CD. Anybody have good ideas? Original 80 gig drive. Bootcamp setup for 57GB, and 20GB for OSX. Went into windows and shrank the footprint for that to 30gig, and now need to expand the boot partition in OSX. Know I have to wipe the bootcamp, but how do I clone or get a viable iso? How can I get it to load into parallels from either USB HD or ? I could just winclone to the OSX partition, but there is no space. clay 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question
My guess would be shoo-goo and duct tape to patch the hole clay On Feb 20, 2012, at 10:55 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote: I have a friend who’s having an issue with her dearly beloved 1985 190E 2.3. There’s a hole in the air intake hose which is throwing off the mixture. Her mechanic quoted hundreds of dollars to fix it, so she approached me today asking if I would fix it for less. I wanted to bounce this off you guys for any gotchas before jumping in. I haven’t looked it to see what has to be removed to get to the offending hose. It sounds like a challenge for me, and an opportunity to make a few bucks to put into my own project 240D. Anyone BTDT? TIA, Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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: more furnace talk
Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca writes: Was this board more than one layer of circuitry like computer motherboards? If not, it was likely fixable in some manner. With a dime-sized hole burned through it, doubtful. -- 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] OT: more furnace talk
Allan Streib wrote: With a dime-sized hole burned through it, doubtful. If you knew where the missing traces went (doubtful without a schematic, it may have been possible to jumper them in with wires. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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-Boot Camp swap to Parallels
Not sure how you could clone just the BC partition and restore it, as OSX does some majik to make it work. How's about a totally clean install and then running a copy of Virtual Box for your Windoze environment? Any time I get a new machine I do a total wipe and clean install. No telling what the PO had on it. Worst case, you can check the torrent sites for an evaluation copy of any one of the popular repartitioning utilities. Dan On Feb 21, 2012, at 3:26 AM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Picked up a Macbook today. PO was of questionable mental capacity in my book. Why get a Macbook and then clobber up the thing by partitioning the vast majority with winblows in bootcamp, leaving a crippled partition for OSX? Now I need to repartition the thing so I can use OSX, but I do not want to lose the winblows. Need winblows so I can use the EPS and the manuals on CD. Anybody have good ideas? Original 80 gig drive. Bootcamp setup for 57GB, and 20GB for OSX. Went into windows and shrank the footprint for that to 30gig, and now need to expand the boot partition in OSX. Know I have to wipe the bootcamp, but how do I clone or get a viable iso? How can I get it to load into parallels from either USB HD or ? I could just winclone to the OSX partition, but there is no space. clay 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Dearth of 600s
Let me begin by stating unequivocally that I have absolutely no intention of purchasing any of these cars. My observations were such that I was surprised by the number of them on the local market, and the prices they are selling at relative to their original cost. I went back and checked, and while by no means is this statistically accurate, a casual look shows roughly 10% of the MBs in the local market right now are V12 models of some sort. Considering that these were not a large part of the product line at any given time, I find it surprising that there are so many on the market. Definitely not a good indicator. Dan On Feb 21, 2012, at 2:25 AM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: Of course, this same argument could be use before the wife, to justify the acquisition of a third 600. ;-) hee hee. To be honest, while a 600 will never be a cheap car to run, I wouldn't be put off one, anymore than other car of similar complexity. Also, I think it's true that when a car fails, you'll let all your friends, and pretty much anyone who will listen know about it. But when a car functions as we all expect them to, no mention is ever made of it. Human nature. All cars have their flaws and weaknesses. A $200,000 car is no different, but when parts fail, expect to pay for those model specific parts, a price that is in line with a $200,000 car, not its depreciated price, whatever that may be. You can pick up old 6.9s for a few thousand dollars, but no one expects to pay 240D prices for 6.9 engine parts. A 600 is a top of the line car, from a car company who's entry level models are quite expensive. I wouldn't worry about a V12 going bang every time you drive it, but if that's something anyone would worry about, then it's probably not the right car for them. If for no other reason than it would take away from the pleasure of owning it. And as no one needs a V12, pleasure and pride of ownership are a big part of the experience. A bit of advise I always give to friends when thinking about buying an expensive car. Don't drive what you think you can afford to drive. Drive what you can afford to crash and blow up. ;-) That's my take on big expensive cars anyway. :-) Ed 300E 300E On 20 February 2012 23:27, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:52:38 -0500 E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: The old rule probably applies, as it does with most things. If you have two of them, and therefore a supply of all the spares you'll ever need, it will probably never fail you. The danger zone, is the time period between your purchase of the first 600, and waiting for the second spare one to come along. The first one will come easy, and all of a sudden, all those cheap 600 one the market you plan to buy as a spare, will be no where to be seen. THAT's when your car will go boom, and you'll have to remortgage the house to fix it, or figure out how to stick an old diesel engine in it. hee hee. Of course, if there's a design flaw and certain expensive parts fail regularly, having only a second 600 as a parts supply would be insufficient, serving only to delay the time when you really need to pay the piper. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question
Could it be the hose between the fuel distributor and the intake? I had to do one of these on either a 420 or 300E (I can't recall which one) and as I do recall it was labor intensive and a PITA for a very small piece of hose. It's definitely within the DIY realm, just involves a lot of disassembly and reassembly as I recall. The more I think about it, I am pretty sure the one I did was on a 420SEL... Dan On Feb 21, 2012, at 1:55 AM, Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: I have a friend who’s having an issue with her dearly beloved 1985 190E 2.3. There’s a hole in the air intake hose which is throwing off the mixture. Her mechanic quoted hundreds of dollars to fix it, so she approached me today asking if I would fix it for less. I wanted to bounce this off you guys for any gotchas before jumping in. I haven’t looked it to see what has to be removed to get to the offending hose. It sounds like a challenge for me, and an opportunity to make a few bucks to put into my own project 240D. Anyone BTDT? TIA, Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Dearth of 600s
I think there could be several reasons for this; but just my guess. I find most top of the range models don't hold their value as well as the more affordable models. Also, these cars are bought new, by well off people. Most of those people remain well off, so when a new model comes out, they buy it. Once these cars are sold, it's often to people who want one, but are unwilling to pay the big premium to drive it out of the showroom (can't blame them). They get several years of pretty trouble free driving out of a newish car, but are wise enough to part with them before they become a money pit, and then they go out and replace it with something similar again, but newer. As these cars change hands, the running costs go up, naturally, as the car is getting older. The cars are getting cheaper, and so these cars are now finding their way into hands for even less money, but with greater running costs. (they start looking like a deal too good to pass up if you're a car guy) Throw in a bit of a squeeze with the economy, ever rising fuel prices, and a few replacement parts that cost WHAT that you have to justify to the wife, and once again, these cars are on the market, but now for cheap, with some miles, and deferred maintenance, with the promise to cost as much as the car is worth, to fix those little switches that don't work, and other little things that should have been changed as part of regular maintenance, but weren't. I find this is kind of the route big BMWs take too. These cars were designed to be owned by rich guys, and maintained with an open chequebook. I'm glad this happens in ways, as it allows car guys like us to buy a V12 if we want. We just have to be smart when making a choice, and leave a good chunk of cash off to the side to keep it serviced as it deserves to be. I think they are really great cars! :-) Ed 300E On 21 February 2012 08:06, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Let me begin by stating unequivocally that I have absolutely no intention of purchasing any of these cars. My observations were such that I was surprised by the number of them on the local market, and the prices they are selling at relative to their original cost. I went back and checked, and while by no means is this statistically accurate, a casual look shows roughly 10% of the MBs in the local market right now are V12 models of some sort. Considering that these were not a large part of the product line at any given time, I find it surprising that there are so many on the market. Definitely not a good indicator. Dan On Feb 21, 2012, at 2:25 AM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: Of course, this same argument could be use before the wife, to justify the acquisition of a third 600. ;-) hee hee. To be honest, while a 600 will never be a cheap car to run, I wouldn't be put off one, anymore than other car of similar complexity. Also, I think it's true that when a car fails, you'll let all your friends, and pretty much anyone who will listen know about it. But when a car functions as we all expect them to, no mention is ever made of it. Human nature. All cars have their flaws and weaknesses. A $200,000 car is no different, but when parts fail, expect to pay for those model specific parts, a price that is in line with a $200,000 car, not its depreciated price, whatever that may be. You can pick up old 6.9s for a few thousand dollars, but no one expects to pay 240D prices for 6.9 engine parts. A 600 is a top of the line car, from a car company who's entry level models are quite expensive. I wouldn't worry about a V12 going bang every time you drive it, but if that's something anyone would worry about, then it's probably not the right car for them. If for no other reason than it would take away from the pleasure of owning it. And as no one needs a V12, pleasure and pride of ownership are a big part of the experience. A bit of advise I always give to friends when thinking about buying an expensive car. Don't drive what you think you can afford to drive. Drive what you can afford to crash and blow up. ;-) That's my take on big expensive cars anyway. :-) Ed 300E 300E On 20 February 2012 23:27, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:52:38 -0500 E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: The old rule probably applies, as it does with most things. If you have two of them, and therefore a supply of all the spares you'll ever need, it will probably never fail you. The danger zone, is the time period between your purchase of the first 600, and waiting for the second spare one to come along. The first one will come easy, and all of a sudden, all those cheap 600 one the market you plan to buy as a spare, will be no where to be seen. THAT's when your car will go boom, and you'll have to remortgage the house to fix it, or figure out how to stick an old diesel engine in it. hee hee. Of
Re: [MBZ] Dearth of 600s
It's the bad economy. Hard time have come for the rich. They have had to fire the drivers and door openers, valet service has cut back due to fancy food places being almost unoccupied. The list goes on but it's indicative of the times we live in. In the 30's you could pick up luxury cars for scrap prices because the bankers who drove them were out of business. Large expensive car companies went out of business about year 4 of the great depression , we are coming on to year 5 of the new greater depression so dumping the luxury car is on schedule. Another 4 years of Chains we can bleed in anyone? Grant... On Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 6:06 AM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Let me begin by stating unequivocally that I have absolutely no intention of purchasing any of these cars. My observations were such that I was surprised by the number of them on the local market, and the prices they are selling at relative to their original cost. I went back and checked, and while by no means is this statistically accurate, a casual look shows roughly 10% of the MBs in the local market right now are V12 models of some sort. Considering that these were not a large part of the product line at any given time, I find it surprising that there are so many on the market. Definitely not a good indicator. Dan On Feb 21, 2012, at 2:25 AM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: Of course, this same argument could be use before the wife, to justify the acquisition of a third 600. ;-) hee hee. To be honest, while a 600 will never be a cheap car to run, I wouldn't be put off one, anymore than other car of similar complexity. Also, I think it's true that when a car fails, you'll let all your friends, and pretty much anyone who will listen know about it. But when a car functions as we all expect them to, no mention is ever made of it. Human nature. All cars have their flaws and weaknesses. A $200,000 car is no different, but when parts fail, expect to pay for those model specific parts, a price that is in line with a $200,000 car, not its depreciated price, whatever that may be. You can pick up old 6.9s for a few thousand dollars, but no one expects to pay 240D prices for 6.9 engine parts. A 600 is a top of the line car, from a car company who's entry level models are quite expensive. I wouldn't worry about a V12 going bang every time you drive it, but if that's something anyone would worry about, then it's probably not the right car for them. If for no other reason than it would take away from the pleasure of owning it. And as no one needs a V12, pleasure and pride of ownership are a big part of the experience. A bit of advise I always give to friends when thinking about buying an expensive car. Don't drive what you think you can afford to drive. Drive what you can afford to crash and blow up. ;-) That's my take on big expensive cars anyway. :-) Ed 300E 300E On 20 February 2012 23:27, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:52:38 -0500 E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: The old rule probably applies, as it does with most things. If you have two of them, and therefore a supply of all the spares you'll ever need, it will probably never fail you. The danger zone, is the time period between your purchase of the first 600, and waiting for the second spare one to come along. The first one will come easy, and all of a sudden, all those cheap 600 one the market you plan to buy as a spare, will be no where to be seen. THAT's when your car will go boom, and you'll have to remortgage the house to fix it, or figure out how to stick an old diesel engine in it. hee hee. Of course, if there's a design flaw and certain expensive parts fail regularly, having only a second 600 as a parts supply would be insufficient, serving only to delay the time when you really need to pay the piper. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives
Re: [MBZ] Dearth of 600s
Great analysis Ed. That has been true for years. There is a technology break between 126 and 140 that is significant. 126 has a lot in common with all the post 1959 S class, and even with all post-1961 MB cars (1962 in the NA market) The 140 has more in common with the 1995 and later cars. A similar technology break was made with the 1959 introduction of the 111/112 chassis, and two years later for the 110. Those cars were radically different than the pontons and earlier. The 126, and its technologically similar products (107/110/111/112/113/114/115/116/123/124/126) are relatively inexpensive to maintain. The 140 tried to be more like the 20 years out of production 600, but in a much smaller chassis. It was a full jump into the world of electronics, and high priced window switches, bulletproof glass, etc. with M100 type prices for parts. The 210 is a transition model, without all the most expensive hang-ons that the 140 got. 210 still shows it linage, with many parts interchangeable with the 124. Compared to a 140, a 126 is reliable and inexpensive to keep on the road. It was never aimed at the 600 market. I think there could be several reasons for this; but just my guess. I find most top of the range models don't hold their value as well as the more affordable models. Also, these cars are bought new, by well off people. Most of those people remain well off, so when a new model comes out, they buy it. Once these cars are sold, it's often to people who want one, but are unwilling to pay the big premium to drive it out of the showroom (can't blame them). They get several years of pretty trouble free driving out of a newish car, but are wise enough to part with them before they become a money pit, and then they go out and replace it with something similar again, but newer. As these cars change hands, the running costs go up, naturally, as the car is getting older. The cars are getting cheaper, and so these cars are now finding their way into hands for even less money, but with greater running costs. (they start looking like a deal too good to pass up if you're a car guy) Throw in a bit of a squeeze with the economy, ever rising fuel prices, and a few replacement parts that cost WHAT that you have to justify to the wife, and once again, these cars are on the market, but now for cheap, with some miles, and deferred maintenance, with the promise to cost as much as the car is worth, to fix those little switches that don't work, and other little things that should have been changed as part of regular maintenance, but weren't. I find this is kind of the route big BMWs take too. These cars were designed to be owned by rich guys, and maintained with an open chequebook. I'm glad this happens in ways, as it allows car guys like us to buy a V12 if we want. We just have to be smart when making a choice, and leave a good chunk of cash off to the side to keep it serviced as it deserves to be. I think they are really great cars! :-) Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Wood keeps falling off W123 dash
I guess I'm not picturing your problem correctly. My wood curves up at the edges and pulls away from the flat metal piece with the nubs. I removed the wood from metal with a razor to be able to keep it perfectly flat, under weights, between 2 pieces of MDF. I was most afraid of cracking the varnish but it seems okay - time will tell if it re-warps. I'm assuming it will. Reattaching the wood to metal with the silicone was trivial. It's flatter than it was but I'm learning to live with the defects - if I obsessed over every little niggle I'd have no spare time. Dave On Feb 20, 2012, at 7:39 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: The wood is perfect yet slightly warped and I don't want to risk damaging the finish. These are some great suggestions, but I like most the idea of scoring the nubs with a razor. On my 1985 300TD, the PO used the thick double-sides foam tape to glue the wood on, and when I needed to remove the piece to swap the ACC module i practically had to use a crowbar to get it off! This of course trashed the wood (which had no metal backing anyway) but as I packrat spare W23 parts I had a wood piece waiting just for this occasion. On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 8:49 PM, Dave Cavner w123wa...@gmail.com wrote: I believe on a W123 wagon, the wood is attached to a metal piece which then plugs into the dash with 4 nubs. The wood in question typically curves up at the edges while the metal piece remains flat. I've pulled it off the metal backing and let it sit under weight for a few weeks with a bit of success. Perhaps steam would help even more? If this is what you are talking about, re-gluing it to the metal should be fine. It's still removable. My personal archives have a recommendation for 3M weather striping adhesive following the directions to the letter (glue both items to be bonded and wait). My neighbor is a lifelong glass installer - he recommended a clear silicone which I've had great success with. CR Laurence Silicone Sealant #33S. He's used it with glass inserts on warped kitchen doors and it will straighten them back to square. He also uses it to hang vanity wall mirrors - the stuff is super strong but doesn't bleed through the mirror backing. I love watching him put down a bead around a window perimeter - the finished job looks like a machine did the work. He's tried lots of caulk in his 30+ years and this is the only stuff he uses anymore. I'm a convert. Dave On Feb 20, 2012, at 4:20 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: On Feb 20, 2012 5:16 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: The ACC wood veneer surrounding the ACC module on her 1985 300CD keeps falling off whenever we go over a bump because the zebrano is ever so slightly warped. I realize I can't un-warp it, bur is there a clever way to maybe add a little something to the holes on the plastic piece where the wood snaps into place so as to make it fit more snugly? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Spam from trainpain2...@yahoo.com
The last couple of days I have received spam though okiebenz from a couple of different people, this the latest one. Anyone else getting this stuff? --R On 2/21/12 11:12 AM, M G wrote: trainpain2...@yahoo.com Good evening! http://avayenoor.com/httphome-income-at2410.php?jluprofID=7 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:12:15 __ But when he finally came I mistook the Duke of Newcastle for Albert Edward. (c) Palldin vladivostokin ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Wood keeps falling off W123 dash
The wood around the ACC controls is on a piece of metal. As the wood warps over time it bends the metal making it so the tabs that stick in the plastic don't all stick in their holes at the same time. Makes it so the piece falls off every now and then. Mike On Feb 21, 2012 10:45 AM, Dave Cavner w123wa...@gmail.com wrote: I guess I'm not picturing your problem correctly. My wood curves up at the edges and pulls away from the flat metal piece with the nubs. I removed the wood from metal with a razor to be able to keep it perfectly flat, under weights, between 2 pieces of MDF. I was most afraid of cracking the varnish but it seems okay - time will tell if it re-warps. I'm assuming it will. Reattaching the wood to metal with the silicone was trivial. It's flatter than it was but I'm learning to live with the defects - if I obsessed over every little niggle I'd have no spare time. Dave On Feb 20, 2012, at 7:39 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: The wood is perfect yet slightly warped and I don't want to risk damaging the finish. These are some great suggestions, but I like most the idea of scoring the nubs with a razor. On my 1985 300TD, the PO used the thick double-sides foam tape to glue the wood on, and when I needed to remove the piece to swap the ACC module i practically had to use a crowbar to get it off! This of course trashed the wood (which had no metal backing anyway) but as I packrat spare W23 parts I had a wood piece waiting just for this occasion. On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 8:49 PM, Dave Cavner w123wa...@gmail.com wrote: I believe on a W123 wagon, the wood is attached to a metal piece which then plugs into the dash with 4 nubs. The wood in question typically curves up at the edges while the metal piece remains flat. I've pulled it off the metal backing and let it sit under weight for a few weeks with a bit of success. Perhaps steam would help even more? If this is what you are talking about, re-gluing it to the metal should be fine. It's still removable. My personal archives have a recommendation for 3M weather striping adhesive following the directions to the letter (glue both items to be bonded and wait). My neighbor is a lifelong glass installer - he recommended a clear silicone which I've had great success with. CR Laurence Silicone Sealant #33S. He's used it with glass inserts on warped kitchen doors and it will straighten them back to square. He also uses it to hang vanity wall mirrors - the stuff is super strong but doesn't bleed through the mirror backing. I love watching him put down a bead around a window perimeter - the finished job looks like a machine did the work. He's tried lots of caulk in his 30+ years and this is the only stuff he uses anymore. I'm a convert. Dave On Feb 20, 2012, at 4:20 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: On Feb 20, 2012 5:16 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: The ACC wood veneer surrounding the ACC module on her 1985 300CD keeps falling off whenever we go over a bump because the zebrano is ever so slightly warped. I realize I can't un-warp it, bur is there a clever way to maybe add a little something to the holes on the plastic piece where the wood snaps into place so as to make it fit more snugly? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] 1985 190E 2.3 question
You and I are of one mind on this, Marshall and my Indy are of the other where you replace only the parts which have failed when they fail. I figure the hoses are all about the same age... -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:37:38 -0500 From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question Message-ID: canth8rxsdetwozxeqnq80d_g+3ippufkawpgy_mhz0j91q+...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 I'd find out exactly what has the hole in it, and get a quote from Rusty for a new part/s. Doesn't sound like changing an air hose would be a big deal. If you have to reset the mixture and stuff, that's something others on the list would have to offer pointers on. If it's a car she loves, and sounds like it is, she should maybe think about changing several of the other hoses if they are original. Sometimes it's best just to change all those things at once. I did a lot of the rubber hoses at once on the 300E, and Rusty charged me about the same for 6 hoses, or less, than the dealer wanted for one. Cheap insurance, and being an '85, there are probably lots of rubber and plastic bits that are now quite fragile. And, if you have to remove old brittle parts to get to the part you need, you run the risk of damaging them. Might just as well reassemble with new fresh parts that you, and she can trust. All it takes is a small leak in an old dry coolant hose to leave you stranded. Ask me how I know. hee hee. Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question
I was thinking that too but then got thinking about the damage a piece of duct tape sucked into the engine would cause. So maybe a piece of hardware cloth (which is like small hole chicken wire), then duct tape and shoe goo? In the end it depends on what the leak really is and what the price of a proper repair is. -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:28:10 -0800 From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question Message-ID: d737d4f7-0646-4c35-9855-af3d906b2...@comcast.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 My guess would be shoo-goo and duct tape to patch the hole clay On Feb 20, 2012, at 10:55 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote: I have a friend who?s having an issue with her dearly beloved 1985 190E 2.3. There?s a hole in the air intake hose which is throwing off the mixture. Her mechanic quoted hundreds of dollars to fix it, so she approached me today asking if I would fix it for less. I wanted to bounce this off you guys for any gotchas before jumping in. I haven?t looked it to see what has to be removed to get to the offending hose. It sounds like a challenge for me, and an opportunity to make a few bucks to put into my own project 240D. Anyone BTDT? TIA, Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Spam from trainpain2...@yahoo.com
Yea I've been getting a ton lately too. I can't help but think it's due to spambots trolling the mail archives. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 12:17 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Spam from trainpain2...@yahoo.com The last couple of days I have received spam though okiebenz from a couple of different people, this the latest one. Anyone else getting this stuff? --R On 2/21/12 11:12 AM, M G wrote: trainpain2...@yahoo.com Good evening! http://avayenoor.com/httphome-income-at2410.php?jluprofID=7 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:12:15 __ But when he finally came I mistook the Duke of Newcastle for Albert Edward. (c) Palldin vladivostokin ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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-Boot Camp swap to Parallels
clay monroe wrote: Now I need to repartition the thing so I can use OSX, but I do not want to lose the winblows. Need winblows so I can use the EPS and the manuals on CD. Anybody have good ideas? Virtualbox. Or VMWare. --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question
The problem with changing parts only after they fail, is that they never fail in your driveway. It's always far from home, at the worst possible time. You can then add the cost of a tow to the repair bill too, not to mention the stress of being stranded. Any part can fail without warning, but preventative maintenance goes a long way in eliminating a lot of failures that put cars on the side of the road. And, if you do snap a piece of plastic or rubber while working on your friends car (easy to do), even if she's a good friend, she'll probably blame you, before she'll blame the 27 year old bit of dried out old rubber or plastic. hee hee. If one piece broke, then others of similar material and age aren't far behind. Ed 300E On 21 February 2012 11:26, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: You and I are of one mind on this, Marshall and my Indy are of the other where you replace only the parts which have failed when they fail. I figure the hoses are all about the same age... -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:37:38 -0500 From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question Message-ID: canth8rxsdetwozxeqnq80d_g+3ippufkawpgy_mhz0j91q+...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 I'd find out exactly what has the hole in it, and get a quote from Rusty for a new part/s. Doesn't sound like changing an air hose would be a big deal. If you have to reset the mixture and stuff, that's something others on the list would have to offer pointers on. If it's a car she loves, and sounds like it is, she should maybe think about changing several of the other hoses if they are original. Sometimes it's best just to change all those things at once. I did a lot of the rubber hoses at once on the 300E, and Rusty charged me about the same for 6 hoses, or less, than the dealer wanted for one. Cheap insurance, and being an '85, there are probably lots of rubber and plastic bits that are now quite fragile. And, if you have to remove old brittle parts to get to the part you need, you run the risk of damaging them. Might just as well reassemble with new fresh parts that you, and she can trust. All it takes is a small leak in an old dry coolant hose to leave you stranded. Ask me how I know. hee hee. Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question
Another law of nature: Stuff always happens at the most inopportune time. Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 1:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question The problem with changing parts only after they fail, is that they never fail in your driveway. It's always far from home, at the worst possible time. You can then add the cost of a tow to the repair bill too, not to mention the stress of being stranded. Any part can fail without warning, but preventative maintenance goes a long way in eliminating a lot of failures that put cars on the side of the road. And, if you do snap a piece of plastic or rubber while working on your friends car (easy to do), even if she's a good friend, she'll probably blame you, before she'll blame the 27 year old bit of dried out old rubber or plastic. hee hee. If one piece broke, then others of similar material and age aren't far behind. Ed 300E On 21 February 2012 11:26, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: You and I are of one mind on this, Marshall and my Indy are of the other where you replace only the parts which have failed when they fail. I figure the hoses are all about the same age... -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:37:38 -0500 From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question Message-ID: canth8rxsdetwozxeqnq80d_g+3ippufkawpgy_mhz0j91q+...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 I'd find out exactly what has the hole in it, and get a quote from Rusty for a new part/s. Doesn't sound like changing an air hose would be a big deal. If you have to reset the mixture and stuff, that's something others on the list would have to offer pointers on. If it's a car she loves, and sounds like it is, she should maybe think about changing several of the other hoses if they are original. Sometimes it's best just to change all those things at once. I did a lot of the rubber hoses at once on the 300E, and Rusty charged me about the same for 6 hoses, or less, than the dealer wanted for one. Cheap insurance, and being an '85, there are probably lots of rubber and plastic bits that are now quite fragile. And, if you have to remove old brittle parts to get to the part you need, you run the risk of damaging them. Might just as well reassemble with new fresh parts that you, and she can trust. All it takes is a small leak in an old dry coolant hose to leave you stranded. Ask me how I know. hee hee. Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT-Boot Camp swap to Parallels
You could use disk utility in Mac OS X to resize the partition. If it won't let you, then you could clone the existing Mac OS X partition to the free space between the existing partition windows and Mac OS X partition, blow away the existing Mac OS X partition, and resize the newer one to the rest of the disk space. (depending on how the partitioning was done). If you have an 80GB drive I imagine this is an older laptop, now sure how well virtualization would work. It is XP ? It is possible to use Vmware Fusion to migrate the Boot Camp windows to a virtual machine. In which case you could dedicate the entire drive to Mac OS X and the VM of Windows just sits as files on your Mac partition. On Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 9:59 AM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: clay monroe wrote: Now I need to repartition the thing so I can use OSX, but I do not want to lose the winblows. Need winblows so I can use the EPS and the manuals on CD. Anybody have good ideas? Virtualbox. Or VMWare. --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT-Boot Camp swap to Parallels
Dan Penoff wrote: Not sure how you could clone just the BC partition and restore it, as OSX does some majik to make it work. How's about a totally clean install and then running a copy of Virtual Box for your Windoze environment? I'd back up the windows activation key and then do a clean install. 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] Spam from trainpain2...@yahoo.com
Rich Thomas wrote: The last couple of days I have received spam though okiebenz from a couple of different people, this the latest one. Anyone else getting this stuff? I just got the one purporting to be from Manfred. Hey Manfred, have you been infected or just spoofed? 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] Spam from trainpain2...@yahoo.com
TE wrote: Yea I've been getting a ton lately too. I can't help but think it's due to spambots trolling the mail archives. You need a password to get into Banned Archive, should Kleb do that to the other lists? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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-Boot Camp swap to Parallels
If I had the evil Redmond OS, I would not have the issue. Not worth wasting cash to beg a license for the joy of using their bloatware. Windorks is on there and I just need to keep what is there. I have SL and can do that install, but need to pop winblows onto the VM. Which repartitioning eval would you recommend? clay On Feb 21, 2012, at 5:01 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: Not sure how you could clone just the BC partition and restore it, as OSX does some majik to make it work. How's about a totally clean install and then running a copy of Virtual Box for your Windoze environment? Any time I get a new machine I do a total wipe and clean install. No telling what the PO had on it. Worst case, you can check the torrent sites for an evaluation copy of any one of the popular repartitioning utilities. Dan On Feb 21, 2012, at 3:26 AM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Picked up a Macbook today. PO was of questionable mental capacity in my book. Why get a Macbook and then clobber up the thing by partitioning the vast majority with winblows in bootcamp, leaving a crippled partition for OSX? Now I need to repartition the thing so I can use OSX, but I do not want to lose the winblows. Need winblows so I can use the EPS and the manuals on CD. Anybody have good ideas? Original 80 gig drive. Bootcamp setup for 57GB, and 20GB for OSX. Went into windows and shrank the footprint for that to 30gig, and now need to expand the boot partition in OSX. Know I have to wipe the bootcamp, but how do I clone or get a viable iso? How can I get it to load into parallels from either USB HD or ? I could just winclone to the OSX partition, but there is no space. clay 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] 1985 190E 2.3 question
So true! Unchecked rad hoses (and most other things) tend to let go, far from home, on a dark unlit, seldom traveled road late at night. Of course it's raining, and you forgot your umbrella, as you realize your cell phone battery is flat too. When the tow truck driver eventually shows up, he does a quick evaluation of your predicament, and the grin on his face lets you know, this one's going to cost you!! hee hee. Ed 300E On 21 February 2012 13:10, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Another law of nature: Stuff always happens at the most inopportune time. Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 1:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question The problem with changing parts only after they fail, is that they never fail in your driveway. It's always far from home, at the worst possible time. You can then add the cost of a tow to the repair bill too, not to mention the stress of being stranded. Any part can fail without warning, but preventative maintenance goes a long way in eliminating a lot of failures that put cars on the side of the road. And, if you do snap a piece of plastic or rubber while working on your friends car (easy to do), even if she's a good friend, she'll probably blame you, before she'll blame the 27 year old bit of dried out old rubber or plastic. hee hee. If one piece broke, then others of similar material and age aren't far behind. Ed 300E On 21 February 2012 11:26, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: You and I are of one mind on this, Marshall and my Indy are of the other where you replace only the parts which have failed when they fail. I figure the hoses are all about the same age... -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:37:38 -0500 From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question Message-ID: CANth8RXSDeTwoZxEqNQ80D_G+**3iPpUFKAwpgy_mHz0j91q+iGA@** mail.gmail.comcanth8rxsdetwozxeqnq80d_g%2b3ippufkawpgy_mhz0j91q%2b...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 I'd find out exactly what has the hole in it, and get a quote from Rusty for a new part/s. Doesn't sound like changing an air hose would be a big deal. If you have to reset the mixture and stuff, that's something others on the list would have to offer pointers on. If it's a car she loves, and sounds like it is, she should maybe think about changing several of the other hoses if they are original. Sometimes it's best just to change all those things at once. I did a lot of the rubber hoses at once on the 300E, and Rusty charged me about the same for 6 hoses, or less, than the dealer wanted for one. Cheap insurance, and being an '85, there are probably lots of rubber and plastic bits that are now quite fragile. And, if you have to remove old brittle parts to get to the part you need, you run the risk of damaging them. Might just as well reassemble with new fresh parts that you, and she can trust. All it takes is a small leak in an old dry coolant hose to leave you stranded. Ask me how I know. hee hee. Ed 300E __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/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] OT-Boot Camp swap to Parallels
Win7 is sitting on 57gb of the drive. I squished it to 32 in windows, so that windows sees itself as occupying less space. Can not get it into the meager 6gb of free space in the OSX partition as virtual machine. Still takes up space. Disk tools does not allow resizing BC partitions, so I have to use BC to make the change. Wipe the BC partition and restore into VM on the now single partition OSX SL would be my choice. Not able to find a way to make that transfer yet. I did have one of those bright flashes of insight as I fell asleep though. I could pull the drive from the macbook, install it in my mac pro, and then mess about, since it will not the a running boot drive, but just another drive. I have more than enough space on internal drives to make a disk image. Then I could resize the 80gb to all mac, and recover the dmg to a parallels VM. Sound right, or have I missed something? clay On Feb 21, 2012, at 10:20 AM, Brian Toscano wrote: You could use disk utility in Mac OS X to resize the partition. If it won't let you, then you could clone the existing Mac OS X partition to the free space between the existing partition windows and Mac OS X partition, blow away the existing Mac OS X partition, and resize the newer one to the rest of the disk space. (depending on how the partitioning was done). If you have an 80GB drive I imagine this is an older laptop, now sure how well virtualization would work. It is XP ? It is possible to use Vmware Fusion to migrate the Boot Camp windows to a virtual machine. In which case you could dedicate the entire drive to Mac OS X and the VM of Windows just sits as files on your Mac partition. On Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 9:59 AM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: clay monroe wrote: Now I need to repartition the thing so I can use OSX, but I do not want to lose the winblows. Need winblows so I can use the EPS and the manuals on CD. Anybody have good ideas? Virtualbox. Or VMWare. --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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-Boot Camp swap to Parallels
Do not have windows disk. Only have Cd drive in the macbook, so would need to install from another source. Maybe torrent version of the DVD as iso or dmg. clay On Feb 21, 2012, at 10:28 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Dan Penoff wrote: Not sure how you could clone just the BC partition and restore it, as OSX does some majik to make it work. How's about a totally clean install and then running a copy of Virtual Box for your Windoze environment? I'd back up the windows activation key and then do a clean install. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT-Boot Camp swap to Parallels
I wouldn't bother with the dmg file. Let vmware do the conversion of Boot Camp. On Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 11:48 AM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Do not have windows disk. Only have Cd drive in the macbook, so would need to install from another source. Maybe torrent version of the DVD as iso or dmg. clay On Feb 21, 2012, at 10:28 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Dan Penoff wrote: Not sure how you could clone just the BC partition and restore it, as OSX does some majik to make it work. How's about a totally clean install and then running a copy of Virtual Box for your Windoze environment? I'd back up the windows activation key and then do a clean install. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Spam from trainpain2...@yahoo.com
On Feb 21, 2012, at 12:33 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Hey Manfred, have you been infected or just spoofed? Looking at the To line, his account appears to have been hacked. Some dirt bag guessed his password or he clicked on a bad link in web based mail and got a java script bug. That is the second one from him, I think. It was Glenn before. 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] 1985 190E 2.3 question
Which is why when one glowplug fails I replace them all... Marshall hated that. -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:10:37 -0500 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question Message-ID: CCF9ADDE0EF3474E8551567BBCC054E6@wiltonPC Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Another law of nature: Stuff always happens at the most inopportune time. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question
Curt Raymond wrote: Which is why when one glowplug fails I replace them all... Marshall hated that. About 2 weeks ago I had one glowplug fail. So I pulled a used spare I had and installed it. A week later, 120 miles from home on a cold evening, the other 4 plugs failed. Yup - I'm with Curt on this one. I have new plugs on the list to order from Q, but hadn't placed the order yet 'cause I wanted to figure out where the coolant is leaking to determine if I need a new water pump, so replacing one plug was to be a temporary situation. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question
Seems a logical course of action to me. I do the same with bulbs. If one goes, I change both sides. If your hands are already dirty, might as well do the job right. ;-) Ed 300E On 21 February 2012 13:55, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Which is why when one glowplug fails I replace them all... Marshall hated that. -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:10:37 -0500 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question Message-ID: CCF9ADDE0EF3474E8551567BBCC054E6@wiltonPC Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Another law of nature: Stuff always happens at the most inopportune time. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question
Me too. One headlamp goes out, they both get replaced. Cheap insurance. Dan On Feb 21, 2012, at 4:17 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: Seems a logical course of action to me. I do the same with bulbs. If one goes, I change both sides. If your hands are already dirty, might as well do the job right. ;-) Ed 300E On 21 February 2012 13:55, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Which is why when one glowplug fails I replace them all... Marshall hated that. -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:10:37 -0500 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question Message-ID: CCF9ADDE0EF3474E8551567BBCC054E6@wiltonPC Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Another law of nature: Stuff always happens at the most inopportune time. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Spam from trainpain2...@yahoo.com
Although I haven't received spam from this bozo yet, I occasionally get spam which I've attributed to the bozos out there who mine different lists and, since I'm only subscribed to this list, I have to assume this is where they've obtained my Email address. Odd thing, they all seem to be coming from @yahoo.com but one can only block individual accounts. 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] 1985 190E 2.3 question
Failure is by definition, when a part has reached the end of it's useful life, not when it breaks and falls off or explodes. Rubber parts, plastic parts, hoses, belts, brake fluid and tires all have a time life. The issue is always how to recognize what the time life is for the specific component... it may look good but it is officially broken due to time, cycles, or some other type of measure. Grant... On Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 9:26 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: You and I are of one mind on this, Marshall and my Indy are of the other where you replace only the parts which have failed when they fail. I figure the hoses are all about the same age... -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:37:38 -0500 From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question Message-ID: canth8rxsdetwozxeqnq80d_g+3ippufkawpgy_mhz0j91q+...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 I'd find out exactly what has the hole in it, and get a quote from Rusty for a new part/s. Doesn't sound like changing an air hose would be a big deal. If you have to reset the mixture and stuff, that's something others on the list would have to offer pointers on. If it's a car she loves, and sounds like it is, she should maybe think about changing several of the other hoses if they are original. Sometimes it's best just to change all those things at once. I did a lot of the rubber hoses at once on the 300E, and Rusty charged me about the same for 6 hoses, or less, than the dealer wanted for one. Cheap insurance, and being an '85, there are probably lots of rubber and plastic bits that are now quite fragile. And, if you have to remove old brittle parts to get to the part you need, you run the risk of damaging them. Might just as well reassemble with new fresh parts that you, and she can trust. All it takes is a small leak in an old dry coolant hose to leave you stranded. Ask me how I know. hee hee. Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Nother 107
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/2859781555.html Mexican dealer lot. This thing is a turd. Rusted up on all panels, leaks in the trunk and cabin, engine was steam cleaned, but connections are missing and rust on what should be painted parts. Took the little boy with me, since he was out of school. He was helpful, but we both figure the thing is worth $1500 clay 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Nother 107
Bad enough it's already been deleted from CL. Dan On Feb 21, 2012, at 6:50 PM, clay monroe wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/2859781555.html Mexican dealer lot. This thing is a turd. Rusted up on all panels, leaks in the trunk and cabin, engine was steam cleaned, but connections are missing and rust on what should be painted parts. Took the little boy with me, since he was out of school. He was helpful, but we both figure the thing is worth $1500 clay 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Nother 107
Dan Penoff wrote: Bad enough it's already been deleted from CL. Deleted by author, does that mean he sold 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] 1985 190E 2.3 question
What do I have to do to get you to send me the old GPs? Which is why when one glowplug fails I replace them all... Marshall hated that. -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] Dearth of 600s
Grant wrote: Large expensive car companies went out of business about year 4 of the great depression , we are coming on to year 5 of the new greater depression so dumping the luxury car is on schedule. Another 4 years of Chains we can bleed in anyone? The brainwashers are out indoctrinating us that Detroit bailout has saved a national treasure - GM making highest earnings ever. I'm waiting for the elephant in the room to be seen. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dang this looks nice
Have you checked out parts prices for these recently? Motor mounts, suspension stuff, etc... all really expensive now. For genuine, of course... the chinese stuff is still dirt cheap. Jaime On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 10:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: A little too expensive Sent from my iPhone On Feb 20, 2012, at 8:03 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Yep, I'd jump on that! Jaime On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 8:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/2862027151.html -- Sent from Craigslist Pro for iPhone and iPod 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 -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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 -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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] Spam from trainpain2...@yahoo.com
Headers show it came from yahoo servers with DKIM. Hacked account. Interestingly enough my nieces yahoo was compromised as well within the last week. Makes me wonder if they have bigger issues with authentication. -Rolf On 2/21/2012 1:53 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: On Feb 21, 2012, at 12:33 PM, Mitch Haleym...@voyager.net wrote: Hey Manfred, have you been infected or just spoofed? Looking at the To line, his account appears to have been hacked. Some dirt bag guessed his password or he clicked on a bad link in web based mail and got a java script bug. That is the second one from him, I think. It was Glenn before. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Nother 107
For a reasonable price you can get some quality down here http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2863345166.html http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2851745222.html http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2788719362.html http://bham.craigslist.org/ctd/2858264965.html On 2/21/2012 6:57 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Dan Penoff wrote: Bad enough it's already been deleted from CL. Deleted by author, does that mean he sold 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Nother 107
Not sold. I was there four hours ago. The mexican on the lot was thinking it had been on CL for three weeks. I have been eyeing this since November, but do not want an SLC. Boy and I were pointing out the rust all over and told him it was only worth $1500. I had seen the car three years ago when the car lived a half mile away and had been stored in a garage for five years. Was a bit less rusty back then. clay 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers On Feb 21, 2012, at 3:57 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Dan Penoff wrote: Bad enough it's already been deleted from CL. Deleted by author, does that mean he sold 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Nother 107
Ok Who wants to drive one out to Seattle? clay On Feb 21, 2012, at 5:29 PM, Rolf wrote: For a reasonable price you can get some quality down here http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2863345166.html http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2851745222.html http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2788719362.html http://bham.craigslist.org/ctd/2858264965.html On 2/21/2012 6:57 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Dan Penoff wrote: Bad enough it's already been deleted from CL. Deleted by author, does that mean he sold 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] 1985 190E 2.3 question
Marshall had lots of cars and I don't think he did his own work, or if he did he must have had a nice warm garage. The one time I failed to replace all 4 I ended up doing it at 0F, outside, at night, with my wife holding a flashlight. NOT a mistake I'll want to do again. -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:02:31 -0600 From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question Message-ID: 20120221140231.e436bc95.fmi...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Curt Raymond wrote: Which is why when one glowplug fails I replace them all... Marshall hated that. About 2 weeks ago I had one glowplug fail. So I pulled a used spare I had and installed it. A week later, 120 miles from home on a cold evening, the other 4 plugs failed. Yup - I'm with Curt on this one. I have new plugs on the list to order from Q, but hadn't placed the order yet 'cause I wanted to figure out where the coolant is leaking to determine if I need a new water pump, so replacing one plug was to be a temporary situation. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Nother 107
clay monroe wrote: Ok Who wants to drive one out to Seattle? You? SEA 8:00am ATL 5:14pm1 Stop Layover: Milwaukee (MKE) 0h 32m $219 per person includes taxes fees ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Nother 107
$1K to ship. -- please excuse the delay in response, I had to wait for the tape to rewind on my commodore 64. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Ok Who wants to drive one out to Seattle? clay On Feb 21, 2012, at 5:29 PM, Rolf wrote: For a reasonable price you can get some quality down here http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2863345166.html http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2851745222.html http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2788719362.html http://bham.craigslist.org/ctd/2858264965.html On 2/21/2012 6:57 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Dan Penoff wrote: Bad enough it's already been deleted from CL. Deleted by author, does that mean he sold 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 _ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Dang this looks nice
A - I doubt that he gets that much for it, and B - the heater fan is not likely to function. On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 9:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: A little too expensive Sent from my iPhone On Feb 20, 2012, at 8:03 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Yep, I'd jump on that! Jaime On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 8:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/2862027151.html -- Sent from Craigslist Pro for iPhone and iPod 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 -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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 -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question
That does not get you any brownie points for sure. Marshall had lots of cars and I don't think he did his own work, or if he did he must have had a nice warm garage. The one time I failed to replace all 4 I ended up doing it at 0F, outside, at night, with my wife holding a flashlight. NOT a mistake I'll want to do again. -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] 1985 190E 2.3 question
I had to fix the M117 in tghe '78 450SLC when it refused to start. I found so many hard, cracked, loose rubber parts in the intake/fuel system that I was surprised it ran as long as it did. Replacing ALL the rubber in the fuel/intake system was not a trivial job, and one peice of three ended molded rubber was well over $100 from the stealer.I'd assume that all the rubber bits need to be replaced for the engine to run properly, and that you will cause leaks if not destroy parts on disassembly. On Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 7:47 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Marshall had lots of cars and I don't think he did his own work, or if he did he must have had a nice warm garage. The one time I failed to replace all 4 I ended up doing it at 0F, outside, at night, with my wife holding a flashlight. NOT a mistake I'll want to do again. -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:02:31 -0600 From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question Message-ID: 20120221140231.e436bc95.fmi...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Curt Raymond wrote: Which is why when one glowplug fails I replace them all... Marshall hated that. About 2 weeks ago I had one glowplug fail. So I pulled a used spare I had and installed it. A week later, 120 miles from home on a cold evening, the other 4 plugs failed. Yup - I'm with Curt on this one. I have new plugs on the list to order from Q, but hadn't placed the order yet 'cause I wanted to figure out where the coolant is leaking to determine if I need a new water pump, so replacing one plug was to be a temporary situation. -- 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 -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Sealed transmissions?
I think I'm probably buying a 1999 E320 tomorrow. The seller says his mechanic just told him it needs a transmission service for $275, which sounds like a filter and fluid change. Seller thinks it's not a good idea to head out on a 1000 mile road trip with it as is. What years were afflicted with the sealed transmission, no dipstick, and no recommended service interval? Even if the filter is somewhat plugged or the fluid is bad, is there anything about a 15 hour freeway drive that would cause damage, or if it's running OK when I start out it should still be OK when I get home? I'd rather deal with the fluid and filter when I get home, especially if the mechanic in question might be hooking it up to a flushing machine right before I leave if I have the seller get it serviced. 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] Low Oil Pressure
410 pass is closed, you will have to do 12 or 90. Even 90 was closed this morning, we had to go 'round by 12. Urk. Shoulda just waited, but there were no guarantees. No hard top, so no defog issue. Aurora had lotsa hard tops when I was last there. Didn't want any more! I've even got an extra one, I bought it for the glass. -- 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] Sealed transmissions?
My 99E300 has no dipstick or torque converter drain plug. I change the transmission fluid whenever I do an oil change. Many shops will charge you for a flush and just do a fluid change. -Dave Walton On Feb 21, 2012, at 10:07 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: I think I'm probably buying a 1999 E320 tomorrow. The seller says his mechanic just told him it needs a transmission service for $275, which sounds like a filter and fluid change. Seller thinks it's not a good idea to head out on a 1000 mile road trip with it as is. What years were afflicted with the sealed transmission, no dipstick, and no recommended service interval? Even if the filter is somewhat plugged or the fluid is bad, is there anything about a 15 hour freeway drive that would cause damage, or if it's running OK when I start out it should still be OK when I get home? I'd rather deal with the fluid and filter when I get home, especially if the mechanic in question might be hooking it up to a flushing machine right before I leave if I have the seller get it serviced. 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] Monovalve
On our road trip Friday the car started cooling off on the freeway, but warmed just fine when we got off. Yes, it is the monovalve insert. It has a clearly-visible tear in it. Would have been nice to have determined this a few days _before_ a long trip! -- 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] Sealed transmissions?
I forgot to mention - toss some small neodymium magnets in the pan when you change the filter. I also put a few along the intake on the filter. Next time you pull the pan they will be covered with black goo. Wipe them clean and put them back in place. When I get a car with a neglected transmission that has a drain plug on the torque converter, I will go through a couple fluid changes using Walmart cheap transmission fluid until it comes out clean. Then I do a fill with M-1 ATF. -Dave Walton On Feb 21, 2012, at 10:07 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: I think I'm probably buying a 1999 E320 tomorrow. The seller says his mechanic just told him it needs a transmission service for $275, which sounds like a filter and fluid change. Seller thinks it's not a good idea to head out on a 1000 mile road trip with it as is. What years were afflicted with the sealed transmission, no dipstick, and no recommended service interval? Even if the filter is somewhat plugged or the fluid is bad, is there anything about a 15 hour freeway drive that would cause damage, or if it's running OK when I start out it should still be OK when I get home? I'd rather deal with the fluid and filter when I get home, especially if the mechanic in question might be hooking it up to a flushing machine right before I leave if I have the seller get it serviced. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Sealed transmissions?
Dave Walton wrote: My 99E300 has no dipstick or torque converter drain plug. I change the transmission fluid whenever I do an oil change. You do a lot of ATF changes, or not many oil changes? What do you use, the 722.6 stuff, the 722.9 stuff, or ATF+4? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Dearth of 600s
Mao, et al. The only time the elephant is noticed is right before it lifts its' tail. Incoming! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 2/21/2012 8:00 PM, Mountain Man wrote: Grant wrote: Large expensive car companies went out of business about year 4 of the great depression , we are coming on to year 5 of the new greater depression so dumping the luxury car is on schedule. Another 4 years of Chains we can bleed in anyone? The brainwashers are out indoctrinating us that Detroit bailout has saved a national treasure - GM making highest earnings ever. I'm waiting for the elephant in the room to be seen. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dearth of 600s
GM does not have to pay any taxes for 10 years. That sorta helps. --R On 2/21/12 8:00 PM, Mountain Man wrote: Grant wrote: Large expensive car companies went out of business about year 4 of the great depression , we are coming on to year 5 of the new greater depression so dumping the luxury car is on schedule. Another 4 years of Chains we can bleed in anyone? The brainwashers are out indoctrinating us that Detroit bailout has saved a national treasure - GM making highest earnings ever. I'm waiting for the elephant in the room to be seen. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Sealed transmissions?
On 2/21/2012 9:07 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: I think I'm probably buying a 1999 E320 tomorrow. The seller says his mechanic just told him it needs a transmission service for $275, which sounds like a filter and fluid change. Seller thinks it's not a good idea to head out on a 1000 mile road trip with it as is. What years were afflicted with the sealed transmission, no dipstick, and no recommended service interval? Even if the filter is somewhat plugged or the fluid is bad, is there anything about a 15 hour freeway drive that would cause damage, or if it's running OK when I start out it should still be OK when I get home? I'd rather deal with the fluid and filter when I get home, especially if the mechanic in question might be hooking it up to a flushing machine right before I leave if I have the seller get it serviced. If the trans won't survive a 1000 mile drive without changing the fluid, a fluid change won't help - it needs a new transmission. If the trans is healthy now, it should be healthy in 1000 miles. From what I gather, there was a rolling phase out of the torque convertor drain plug. You might get lucky. You'll also need a locking pin for the dipstick tube cap and a $$$ dipstick. (I can lend you mine if you like). $275 sounds cheap for a proper trans service. OE ATF 134 lists for like $25 a liter (x8), plus filter and labor. Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Dearth of 600s
Elephant: A mouse built under government contract with government supervision using only government approved parts build by plants from each congressional district. Grant... On Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 6:00 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Grant wrote: Large expensive car companies went out of business about year 4 of the great depression , we are coming on to year 5 of the new greater depression so dumping the luxury car is on schedule. Another 4 years of Chains we can bleed in anyone? The brainwashers are out indoctrinating us that Detroit bailout has saved a national treasure - GM making highest earnings ever. I'm waiting for the elephant in the room to be seen. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Nother 107
I am on small animal watch until the summer, when I can foist him off on boy scouts and mission trips. I could drive I-10 all the way to LA and head north on I-5, but the California passes are a bit rough this time of year. Alaska flies non-stop to MIA or whorelando, One poke in the privates is all I am willing to submit to in a given year. clay On Feb 21, 2012, at 5:49 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: clay monroe wrote: Ok Who wants to drive one out to Seattle? You? SEA 8:00am ATL 5:14pm1 Stop Layover: Milwaukee (MKE) 0h 32m $219 per person includes taxes fees ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Dearth of 600s
Mao, et al. The only time the elephant is noticed is right before it lifts its' tail. Incoming! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred The brainwashers are out indoctrinating us that Detroit bailout has saved a national treasure - GM making highest earnings ever. I'm waiting for the elephant in the room to be seen. mao Not many people left in this country notice, even when the elephant, or in this case, jackass, lifts its tail. They just get covered in the excrement, and don't even notice. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Low Oil Pressure
Aurora is a joy to shop. Guess I could drop a bundle there for a top, but I am cheep, and not likely to part with cash when shoo-goo will do the job. Maybe I invest in a 3-D printer and make one on myself. clay On Feb 21, 2012, at 7:16 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: 410 pass is closed, you will have to do 12 or 90. Even 90 was closed this morning, we had to go 'round by 12. Urk. Shoulda just waited, but there were no guarantees. No hard top, so no defog issue. Aurora had lotsa hard tops when I was last there. Didn't want any more! I've even got an extra one, I bought it for the glass. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Sealed transmissions?
Dave, Would those be quick changes, or extended run before fluid renewal? clay On Feb 21, 2012, at 7:22 PM, Dave Walton wrote: I forgot to mention - toss some small neodymium magnets in the pan when you change the filter. I also put a few along the intake on the filter. Next time you pull the pan they will be covered with black goo. Wipe them clean and put them back in place. When I get a car with a neglected transmission that has a drain plug on the torque converter, I will go through a couple fluid changes using Walmart cheap transmission fluid until it comes out clean. Then I do a fill with M-1 ATF. -Dave Walton On Feb 21, 2012, at 10:07 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: I think I'm probably buying a 1999 E320 tomorrow. The seller says his mechanic just told him it needs a transmission service for $275, which sounds like a filter and fluid change. Seller thinks it's not a good idea to head out on a 1000 mile road trip with it as is. What years were afflicted with the sealed transmission, no dipstick, and no recommended service interval? Even if the filter is somewhat plugged or the fluid is bad, is there anything about a 15 hour freeway drive that would cause damage, or if it's running OK when I start out it should still be OK when I get home? I'd rather deal with the fluid and filter when I get home, especially if the mechanic in question might be hooking it up to a flushing machine right before I leave if I have the seller get it serviced. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Sealed transmissions?
Thomas Savage wrote: If the trans won't survive a 1000 mile drive without changing the fluid, a fluid change won't help - it needs a new transmission. If the trans is healthy now, it should be healthy in 1000 miles. That's about what I figured. Mechanic may have just been saying 'it's due for a service'. I'll ask the seller for the mechanic's phone number before I paypal the deposit, just to be sure. From what I gather, there was a rolling phase out of the torque convertor drain plug. You might get lucky. You'll also need a locking pin for the dipstick tube cap and a $$$ dipstick. (I can lend you mine if you like). It has a regular fill tube, that you can just fill from above with a funnel, right? And you get the $2 clip to seal it back up when you're done? Can you measure your special tool for me? I'll make my own with a chunk of stainless cable. $275 sounds cheap for a proper trans service. OE ATF 134 lists for like $25 a liter (x8), plus filter and labor. Looks like Bimby gets $14 a liter online pricing. Probably less on the phone. I'm tempted to get a couple of clips and head out to the airport. Pick up a couple of gallons of DEX III, line wrenches a funnel and some hose when I get there, pump the old stuff through the cooling line, pour in the new stuff, drive it 1000 miles and then put a filter and Febi stuff in it when I get home. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Sealed transmissions?
Don't have experience with sealed AT, but I think Tom's analysis is right. Drive it home, gather up what you need, then change it there. On 2/21/2012 9:07 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: I think I'm probably buying a 1999 E320 tomorrow. The seller says his mechanic just told him it needs a transmission service for $275, which sounds like a filter and fluid change. Seller thinks it's not a good idea to head out on a 1000 mile road trip with it as is. What years were afflicted with the sealed transmission, no dipstick, and no recommended service interval? Even if the filter is somewhat plugged or the fluid is bad, is there anything about a 15 hour freeway drive that would cause damage, or if it's running OK when I start out it should still be OK when I get home? I'd rather deal with the fluid and filter when I get home, especially if the mechanic in question might be hooking it up to a flushing machine right before I leave if I have the seller get it serviced. If the trans won't survive a 1000 mile drive without changing the fluid, a fluid change won't help - it needs a new transmission. If the trans is healthy now, it should be healthy in 1000 miles. From what I gather, there was a rolling phase out of the torque convertor drain plug. You might get lucky. You'll also need a locking pin for the dipstick tube cap and a $$$ dipstick. (I can lend you mine if you like). $275 sounds cheap for a proper trans service. OE ATF 134 lists for like $25 a liter (x8), plus filter and labor. Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] dipstick shop tool
Can you measure your special tool for me? I'll make my own with a chunk of stainless cable... Won't work. I have one (120 589 06 21 00) and it's called Test Dipstick, Oil Level, Engines 103.943 /984 /985 , 104 , 111 , 119 , 120 , 137 , 603.913 /963 /97 , 604 , 605 , 606, 611 , 612 , 613 , 628. It's about 33 inches long with two groups of number graduations, upper and lower ends. Using it in my 2001 C320's 3.2 V-6, about 1/3 of it stuck out the top of the tube when it was bottomed out. To use it you must have the data page for your specific engine. After measuring the level, you compare it to the printed table on the page for the oil quantity. If you have friends at a dealer, the tech's laptop can print it out and that's how I got the data sheet for mine. Google that part number for further info. 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] The German/a video
http://player.vimeo.com/video/31202906?autoplay=1 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
