[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes E320 ($995)
This is a dark green first year E320 (94) Known lineage is St. Looie, via Kleb, to me, then to the C.O. No rust as of the last I saw it. If anyone is interested let me know and I will return contact info to you. A couple years back we purchased a Mercedes E320 from you. We are now planning to sell the car and wanted to check and see if you'd have any interest since you are able to do much of the work yourself. Since the purchase we put all new tires on it, other than that it's pretty much the same as it was. The primary engine issue is a slow oil leach from the right front of the engine, which needs some kind of gasket repair. At the point we list the car for sale on craigslist we'll probably start at $995, but we'd be willing to consider an offer. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes E320 ($995)
Other than described, does the car have any other issues that you can recall? (I realize you are not the current owner and can't vouch for them.) Thanks, Dan On Mar 19, 2012, at 8:40 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: This is a dark green first year E320 (94) Known lineage is St. Looie, via Kleb, to me, then to the C.O. No rust as of the last I saw it. If anyone is interested let me know and I will return contact info to you. A couple years back we purchased a Mercedes E320 from you. We are now planning to sell the car and wanted to check and see if you'd have any interest since you are able to do much of the work yourself. Since the purchase we put all new tires on it, other than that it's pretty much the same as it was. The primary engine issue is a slow oil leach from the right front of the engine, which needs some kind of gasket repair. At the point we list the car for sale on craigslist we'll probably start at $995, but we'd be willing to consider an offer. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] S210 4matic update.
I finally decided I like the wagon. Got the rack boot from Rusty and installed it last week so I could start driving it again. Hydro oil is low, but it's been at the same level since I first noticed it 300 miles ago. I put the scangauge in it and used it to take the kid back to her foster parents yesterday. Filled it at the same pump going there and coming back, put in 4.05 gallons for 127 miles, scangauge said 4.0 gallons, so I guess it gets along fine with the E320 computer without any calibration, and I'm happy with 31+ mpg at 60+mph, that's the best I've gotten from any Mercedes product, and a solid 25% better than the 190E. I can't detect any difference in spark advance or MPG as displayed on the scangauge when running 100% 93 octane or 2/3 93 octane and 1/3 87 octane. I'll just keep increasing the percentage of regular in the tank until the scangauge says it's retarding the timing, but I'll probably end up running it on a 50/50 mix, or just buy the midgrade stuff. The autoparking passenger mirror and I still don't like each other, but I've learned that if I keep the mirror adjuster set for the driver's side it never activates. In theory, it's supposed to tilt the mirror down when you back up, and then tilt it back up when you drive off. In practice, it jams the mirror all the way down and leaves it there. Getting a close up view of some gravel with no part of the car in the picture does not help me to back up. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes E320 ($995)
THe armrest cover was pretty ugly. The console lid had something wrong as I recall, but mechanically, it was ok. Cat was replaced with an ugly pipe with ugly welds. Looked good. I got it for #1 Daughter to drive in the winter. When she moved south, I sold it. I have sometimes wished I had kept it, but still have way too many vehicles. I'd guess it could be driven to FL. Other than described, does the car have any other issues that you can recall? (I realize you are not the current owner and can't vouch for them.) Thanks, Dan On Mar 19, 2012, at 8:40 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: This is a dark green first year E320 (94) Known lineage is St. Looie, via Kleb, to me, then to the C.O. No rust as of the last I saw it. If anyone is interested let me know and I will return contact info to you. A couple years back we purchased a Mercedes E320 from you. We are now planning to sell the car and wanted to check and see if you'd have any interest since you are able to do much of the work yourself. Since the purchase we put all new tires on it, other than that it's pretty much the same as it was. The primary engine issue is a slow oil leach from the right front of the engine, which needs some kind of gasket repair. At the point we list the car for sale on craigslist we'll probably start at $995, but we'd be willing to consider an offer. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Fwd: Mercedes E320 ($995)
You might want to get an oil test to see what exactly is leaching out of the engine. --R On 3/19/12 10:18 AM, Dieselhead wrote: THe armrest cover was pretty ugly. The console lid had something wrong as I recall, but mechanically, it was ok. Cat was replaced with an ugly pipe with ugly welds. Looked good. I got it for #1 Daughter to drive in the winter. When she moved south, I sold it. I have sometimes wished I had kept it, but still have way too many vehicles. I'd guess it could be driven to FL. Other than described, does the car have any other issues that you can recall? (I realize you are not the current owner and can't vouch for them.) Thanks, Dan On Mar 19, 2012, at 8:40 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: This is a dark green first year E320 (94) Known lineage is St. Looie, via Kleb, to me, then to the C.O. No rust as of the last I saw it. If anyone is interested let me know and I will return contact info to you. A couple years back we purchased a Mercedes E320 from you. We are now planning to sell the car and wanted to check and see if you'd have any interest since you are able to do much of the work yourself. Since the purchase we put all new tires on it, other than that it's pretty much the same as it was. The primary engine issue is a slow oil leach from the right front of the engine, which needs some kind of gasket repair. At the point we list the car for sale on craigslist we'll probably start at $995, but we'd be willing to consider an offer. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Fwd: Mercedes E320 ($995)
So is the old green car for sale Again? Where is it at? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 19, 2012, at 9:18 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: THe armrest cover was pretty ugly. The console lid had something wrong as I recall, but mechanically, it was ok. Cat was replaced with an ugly pipe with ugly welds. Looked good. I got it for #1 Daughter to drive in the winter. When she moved south, I sold it. I have sometimes wished I had kept it, but still have way too many vehicles. I'd guess it could be driven to FL. Other than described, does the car have any other issues that you can recall? (I realize you are not the current owner and can't vouch for them.) Thanks, Dan On Mar 19, 2012, at 8:40 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: This is a dark green first year E320 (94) Known lineage is St. Looie, via Kleb, to me, then to the C.O. No rust as of the last I saw it. If anyone is interested let me know and I will return contact info to you. A couple years back we purchased a Mercedes E320 from you. We are now planning to sell the car and wanted to check and see if you'd have any interest since you are able to do much of the work yourself. Since the purchase we put all new tires on it, other than that it's pretty much the same as it was. The primary engine issue is a slow oil leach from the right front of the engine, which needs some kind of gasket repair. At the point we list the car for sale on craigslist we'll probably start at $995, but we'd be willing to consider an offer. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Fwd: 85 Mercedes diesel - $1800 (saugus)
Tres cool! I don't have a black one yet... On Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 4:35 PM, Fred Moir fred.s...@verizon.net wrote: 85 300TD. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred Original Message Subject: 85 Mercedes diesel - $1800 (saugus) Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:29:12 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please see below for more information. Visit the posting at http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/2907498778.html to contact the person who posted this. 85 Mercedes diesel Date: 2012-03-17, 3:27PM 1985 Mercedes, black on black, all original, no leaks, no smoke, no scammers, title in hand 781-521-5392 * Location: saugus * it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests Original URL: http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/2907498778.html /this craigslist posting was forwarded to you by someone using our email-a-friend feature - if you want to prevent these, please go to: /http://www.craigslist.org/cgi-bin/te/U2FsdGVkX18xNjk1MzE2ORDY6AqUYdGvKrMYk6UtzuWtsh5v1LRhbu3Mt14OpNHDBjmQr6XeT6Knn44Wj-F2kw ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes Benz Station Wagon 300TD - $500 (Whitefield, NH)
Huh? Conventional wisdom says that 1985 is the MOST valuable 300TD due to the indistructible transmission and the fact that it was the last of the line... On Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 6:28 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Fred Moir wrote: 300TD Albany/NH/NY, Scam? Original Message Subject: 1983 Mercedes Benz Station Wagon 300TD - $500 (Whitefield, NH) Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:31:41 -0700 Visit the posting at http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/2908613431.html to contact the person who posted this. 1983 Mercedes Benz Station Wagon 300TD Date: 2012-03-18, 11:39AM Has been parked for quite a while; I don't know if it will run now but I'm told it's worth more than junk prices so come take a look, it might not need much to get it back on the road. Odometer says 191648. Well, it's not an '85, so that raises it's value. To bad it's so far away. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes Benz Station Wagon 300TD - $500 (Whitefield, NH)
andrew strasfogel wrote: Huh? Conventional wisdom says that 1985 is the MOST valuable 300TD due to the indistructible transmission and the fact that it was the last of the line... We have discussed this before. *smiles* I think Loren agrees with me too. Basically, the 1985 model add a bunch of unnecessary junk that clutters the engine bay and complicates troubleshooting. And it doesn't improve durability, so far as I can tell - it simply improves the feel. I have W123s from '78 to '85 and the '85s are my least favorite. I be happy to trade my beater '85 TD for a similar '81-'84. Or better yet, a 15+ year old Mercedes-built car that seats 7+ with all seats facing forward. And has a hood. (I despise working on vans...) -- 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] 603 turbo WAS:smokin SDL
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Re: [MBZ] 603 turbo WAS:smokin SDL
More followup: The photo shows how obstructed the oil passage was with red RTV gunk. still a lot of RTV on the turbo after I pulled a massive amount off. What I pulled off can be seen in the background of the photo with the turbo. The other photo is a closup of the rtv I pulled off. I know there is intelligent life in Arkieland, but there sure are some stupid ones too. (Car was from Arkieland) -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: IMG_2025sm.jpg Type: application/octet-stream Size: 277949 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20120316/12f977ec/attachment.obj -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: IMG_2026.JPG Type: application/octet-stream Size: 347115 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20120316/12f977ec/attachment-0001.obj ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 603 turbo WAS:smokin SDL
On Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:34:34 -0500 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: More followup: The photo shows how obstructed the oil passage was with red RTV gunk. still a lot of RTV on the turbo after I pulled a massive amount off. What I pulled off can be seen in the background of the photo with the turbo. The other photo is a closup of the rtv I pulled off. What is the scale of the closeup picture? A ruler, or even a thumb, in the picture would have helped. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] SLS kaput
Wreck 'em early and get it over with... http://www.wreckedexotics.com/newphotos/exotics2012mar19/mercedes-sls-amg-41 85.shtml RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - DC-7
Craig wrote: We lived their until November, 1989. We moved back to IL in 1990. Sad day. My sons still curse me for the move. 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] Fwd: Mercedes E320 ($995)
Burbs of DM. So is the old green car for sale Again? Where is it at? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 603 turbo WAS:smokin SDL
Bolt holes are 8mm. top to bottom of the machined surface is maybe 2 I don't write manuals. I don't have a photographer standing by. You are lucky that I think enough of y'all to try to clean up and take a few pitchurs ; ) I admit it would be nice to have a good writeup with pictures, but when I am covered with black Diesel crankcase oil mixed with road dirt, I am not much in the mood for photography. I found precious little to go by, so there is a need for a good manual. On Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:34:34 -0500 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: More followup: The photo shows how obstructed the oil passage was with red RTV gunk. still a lot of RTV on the turbo after I pulled a massive amount off. What I pulled off can be seen in the background of the photo with the turbo. The other photo is a closup of the rtv I pulled off. What is the scale of the closeup picture? A ruler, or even a thumb, in the picture would have helped. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 603 turbo WAS:smokin SDL
Marshall always said not to use that stuff. Guess he was right again. Thanx for pics. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dieselhead Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 11:35 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 603 turbo WAS:smokin SDL More followup: The photo shows how obstructed the oil passage was with red RTV gunk. still a lot of RTV on the turbo after I pulled a massive amount off. What I pulled off can be seen in the background of the photo with the turbo. The other photo is a closup of the rtv I pulled off. I know there is intelligent life in Arkieland, but there sure are some stupid ones too. (Car was from Arkieland) -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: IMG_2025sm.jpg Type: application/octet-stream Size: 277949 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/201203 16/12f977ec/attachment.obj -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: IMG_2026.JPG Type: application/octet-stream Size: 347115 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/201203 16/12f977ec/attachment-0001.obj ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes Benz Station Wagon 300TD - $500 (Whitefield, NH)
Maybe from a rarity perspective but a lot of changes made many parts non-interchangeable with 81-84 models. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 3:40 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes Benz Station Wagon 300TD - $500 (Whitefield, NH) Huh? Conventional wisdom says that 1985 is the MOST valuable 300TD due to the indistructible transmission and the fact that it was the last of the line... On Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 6:28 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Fred Moir wrote: 300TD Albany/NH/NY, Scam? Original Message Subject: 1983 Mercedes Benz Station Wagon 300TD - $500 (Whitefield, NH) Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:31:41 -0700 Visit the posting at http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/2908613431.html to contact the person who posted this. 1983 Mercedes Benz Station Wagon 300TD Date: 2012-03-18, 11:39AM Has been parked for quite a while; I don't know if it will run now but I'm told it's worth more than junk prices so come take a look, it might not need much to get it back on the road. Odometer says 191648. Well, it's not an '85, so that raises it's value. To bad it's so far away. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] 603 turbo WAS:smokin SDL
Silicone sealant in places where it should not be used is a sign of a very poor mechanic. My buddy the MB guy rejected a rebuilt 420 once, had orange silicone all over. He refused to install it, said it was an absolute certainty that nothing was right with it. Cost $4500, too. There is no need to use ANY sealant on that gasket. It's probably like the one for my brother's 75 300D -- comes from the factory with adhesive on both sides protected by silicone release paper. Peel, stick, and tighten, that's all, but some genius decided half a tube of RTV was necessary instead. Of course, it all squeezed out into the oil line, and piled up on the feed orifice and starved the turbo of oil, so it failed in short order. There are only a few places on any MB engine that I know of that use RTV -- upper pan on some models (not the 603, it has a gasket), upper chain case cover on the M103, occasional covers for things. Almost always black RTV in a very small (1/8 or less bead) amount on machined surfaces, never on gaskets of any kind. Only other sealant used is permatex paint-on stuff for thermostat housings on older engines. Newer ones have o-ring seals, no sealant required. Peter On Mar 19, 2012, at 9:55 PM, Scott Ritchey wrote: Marshall always said not to use that stuff. Guess he was right again. Thanx for pics. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes- boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dieselhead Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 11:35 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 603 turbo WAS:smokin SDL More followup: The photo shows how obstructed the oil passage was with red RTV gunk. still a lot of RTV on the turbo after I pulled a massive amount off. What I pulled off can be seen in the background of the photo with the turbo. The other photo is a closup of the rtv I pulled off. I know there is intelligent life in Arkieland, but there sure are some stupid ones too. (Car was from Arkieland) -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: IMG_2025sm.jpg Type: application/octet-stream Size: 277949 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/ attachments/201203 16/12f977ec/attachment.obj -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: IMG_2026.JPG Type: application/octet-stream Size: 347115 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/ attachments/201203 16/12f977ec/attachment-0001.obj ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] SLS kaput
Not, Bring a trailer' but, Bring a shovel ? Minimal electronics for me. Maybe a radio. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 3/19/2012 7:58 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: Wreck 'em early and get it over with... http://www.wreckedexotics.com/newphotos/exotics2012mar19/mercedes-sls-amg-41 85.shtml RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 603 turbo WAS:smokin SDL
I have been a fan of the blue permatex in small quantities. as in put a little on your finger and rub it on the surface. It takes almost none to work well. I have seen frod dealers smear way too much black RTV on everything in sight. Many times the blue goo has bailed me out when I needed an extra hand to hold a gasket in place, or didn't have a gasket. I never liked the red stuff because it is not as easy to just rub on a minuscule amount. The good Dr. Booth didn't like any, and on MBs, I rarely use any. I disagree on an outright ban on silicon based sealants. Marshall always said not to use that stuff. Guess he was right again. Thanx for pics. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dieselhead Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 11:35 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 603 turbo WAS:smokin SDL More followup: The photo shows how obstructed the oil passage was with red RTV gunk. still a lot of RTV on the turbo after I pulled a massive amount off. What I pulled off can be seen in the background of the photo with the turbo. The other photo is a closup of the rtv I pulled off. I know there is intelligent life in Arkieland, but there sure are some stupid ones too. (Car was from Arkieland) -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: IMG_2025sm.jpg Type: application/octet-stream Size: 277949 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/201203 16/12f977ec/attachment.obj -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: IMG_2026.JPG Type: application/octet-stream Size: 347115 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/201203 16/12f977ec/attachment-0001.obj ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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
