Re: [MBZ] occupying the 3rd row.
About ten years ago near here on I-405 one of those longbody Econoline passenger vans with four rows was caught in a sandwich crash between two semis and caught fire. Those in the rear were incinerated, alive. RLE RLE people are regularly burned to death or worse in modern gassers made by asian and american automakers using in tank electric fuel pumps. What does that or the prior reference to E-van have to do with passengers in an MB Diesel wagon? None I can see, other than they are people in vehicles. If you don't want the risk, stay in a cocoon. All of life is a series of calculated risks. 3rd seat in a MB wagon, especially Diesel, is safer than in any seat in a toada (and probably if you study the statistics, more people are killed in porches per passenger mile, than MB wagons) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] occupying the 3rd row.
> So then, what would happen to them in case of a rear end > collision is of no concern. Huh? Of course what happens to them in a rear-end collision is of concern. But why limit the discussion to only that one kind? What would happen to them in a T-bone accident? I suspect they would be better off in the third seat. Or a head-on? I'm sure they would be safer in the rear-facing seat. What about Rollover? Rear-quarter? Front quarter? Space shuttle pieces landing on top? Underwater? So I guess I need to decide which type of collision I am going to encounter and then choose the appropriate vehicle. In a rear end collision in that vehicle the rear hatch is likely to be crushed forward into the very area occupied by those 3rd seat occupants and they would be trapped until the crushed metal was removed. > Or how they would escape in case of fire? See previous answe.r My suburban carries a large quantity of gasoline. My wagon carries diesel. Therefore the danger from fire is _less_ in the car with the rear-facing seats. Why bring up your truck? Was this a comparison with it? Not by me. So what fire are you referring to? Where? Caused by what? Burning what? And why is the rear hatch not opening? Because the rear of the car will be crushed. And isn't the fuel tank aft of the axle under that seat? What is the scenario where you feel a rear-facing 3rd seat is a greater danger than a forward facing 3rd seat with regard to a fire? Previously answered. My argument is that the 3rd row's hazards outweigh any convenience and it wouldn't make any difference which way it faced. About ten years ago near here on I-405 one of those longbody Econoline passenger vans with four rows was caught in a sandwich crash between two semis and caught fire. Those in the rear were incinerated, alive. RLE 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] Lost again?
On Sun, 19 Aug 2012 21:19:25 -0600 Craig wrote: > T = TONE > 1 -- Sixty cycle a.c. or less, very rough and broad > 2 -- Very rough a.c. , very harsh and broad > 3 -- Rough a.c. tone, rectified but not filtered > 4 -- Rough note, some trace of filtering > 5 -- Filtered rectified a.c. but strongly ripple-modulated > 6 -- Filtered tone, definite trace of ripple modulation > 7 -- Near pure tone, trace of ripple modulation > 8 -- Near perfect tone, slight trace of modulation > 9 -- Perfect tone, no trace of ripple or modulation of any kind The third section of RST, tone, is for CW transmissions and is omitted for voice (or text, as in our case) transmissions. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Lost again?
On Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:49:23 -0400 Max Dillon wrote: > 5 by 5 refers to signal strength (how loud on a scale of 1 to 5) and > clarity, meaning "loud and clear". 1 by 1 would mean "can hear that > you're transmitting but can't understand you." > > What would 9 mean? See http://www.hamuniverse.com/rst.html R = READABILITY 1 -- Unreadable 2 -- Barely readable, occasional words distinguishable 3 -- Readable with considerable difficulty 4 -- Readable with practically no difficulty 5 -- Perfectly readable S = SIGNAL STRENGTH 1 -- Faint signals, barely perceptible 2 -- Very weak signals 3 -- Weak signals 4 -- Fair signals 5 -- Fairly good signals 6 -- Good signals 7 -- Moderately strong signals 8 -- Strong signals 9 -- Extremely strong signals T = TONE 1 -- Sixty cycle a.c. or less, very rough and broad 2 -- Very rough a.c. , very harsh and broad 3 -- Rough a.c. tone, rectified but not filtered 4 -- Rough note, some trace of filtering 5 -- Filtered rectified a.c. but strongly ripple-modulated 6 -- Filtered tone, definite trace of ripple modulation 7 -- Near pure tone, trace of ripple modulation 8 -- Near perfect tone, slight trace of modulation 9 -- Perfect tone, no trace of ripple or modulation of any kind So 5 by 9 is "Perfectly Readable" "Extremely Strong Signals" Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] on topic 300td
If they are hideously expensive new, as I suspect, I would simply purchase several used ones. What's involved in the R/R of the rear SLS valve? On Sat, Aug 18, 2012 at 10:55 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > Sounds like it. > > When the car is at the proper height, the valve should be closed. > > Maybe it's leaking internally? > > There used to be a rebuild kit for the valve - check with the Q on that. > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > > On Aug 18, 2012, at 8:29 PM, Rick Hawkins Java wrote: > >> Folks, >> >> Here's a rare on topic post ... grin >> >> as always, i have a problem with my 82 300td sls system >> >> here's the deal >> >> when the car is parked, the ass end drops down low >> >> BUT as soon as the engine is running, it pumps right up to normal ride height >> >> i replaced the spheres with new maybe 4 or 5 years and probably 50k miles ago >> >> i have replaced a leaking supply hose to the pump recently as well as one of >> the Hi pressure hoses in the engine compartment >> >> i have no loss of fluid at all >> >> do i have a bad sls valve?? >> >> >> thanks, >> >> xx rick >> Rick Hawkins >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search 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] Lost again?
On Aug 19, 2012, at 6:53 PM, "Rich Thomas" wrote: > He should turn it up to 11 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeOXsA8sp_E&feature=youtube_gdata_player 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] Lost again?
He should turn it up to 11 --R On 8/19/2012 7:49 PM, Max Dillon wrote: 5 by 5 refers to signal strength (how loud on a scale of 1 to 5) and clarity, meaning "loud and clear". 1 by 1 would mean "can hear that you're transmitting but can't understand you." What would 9 mean? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Lost again?
5 by 5 refers to signal strength (how loud on a scale of 1 to 5) and clarity, meaning "loud and clear". 1 by 1 would mean "can hear that you're transmitting but can't understand you." What would 9 mean? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Craig wrote: On Sun, 19 Aug 2012 12:53:55 -0500 Russ Williams wrote: > Receiving You 5 by 5 Shouldn't that be 5 by 9? 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] OT Ford Focus coolant change
Dan Penoff writes: > I'll also refill with straight AF and check the concentration, since I > know there will be a fair amount of water left in the system. Yeah that is my approach as well. Once I feel that there is more or less straight water left in the system, I'll add half the capacity of undiluted coolant, then top off with water. Resulting in a 50:50 mix. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Focus coolant change
That's what I did. I usually drain as completely as possible, fill with tap water, drive for a short while with the heater on, cool, drain and refill again, drive, cool and drain. Sort of a "lather, rinse, repeat" thing. I'll also refill with straight AF and check the concentration, since I know there will be a fair amount of water left in the system. Of course, in this climate you don't have to worry about freezing, but I would be a little more careful about it if I was north of the Mason-Dixon Line. Dan On Aug 19, 2012, at 6:50 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > One other thing I noticed... when you drain the system from the radiator > petcock, you get about 1 gallon out; the cooling system capacity is 6 > quarts, so there's still 2 quarts left in there "somewhere." > > Meaning if you want to do a really complete change of coolant, you'll > need to do a few clean-water fill/drain cycles to get most of the old > coolant out. > > Allan > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Focus coolant change
One other thing I noticed... when you drain the system from the radiator petcock, you get about 1 gallon out; the cooling system capacity is 6 quarts, so there's still 2 quarts left in there "somewhere." Meaning if you want to do a really complete change of coolant, you'll need to do a few clean-water fill/drain cycles to get most of the old coolant out. Allan Dan Penoff writes: > Glad to be of assistance. > > I used the Ford stuff because I had a couple of gallons left over from my > former Crown Vic. > > Dan > > > On Aug 19, 2012, at 2:45 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > >> Good to hear, thanks. Off to the garage >> >> BTW I'm going to use G-05 for the refill, I think it's Ford approved and >> nice to only have to stock one type for the MB and Ford. >> >> Allan > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- 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 Ford Focus coolant change
According to wikipedia in 2004 Ford switched over to design based on the Mazda MZR engine for its I4 engines. These were given the name Duratec and were made with varying displacements including the 2.3. The Zetec line I think was never bigger than a 2.0l except the diesel Zetec TDCi went up to 2.4l. Of course we never saw the diesel version in the states. Allan Dan Penoff writes: > Interesting - I went in and looked at the part for both my 2004 and 2005 > (both 2.3l engine) and it looks identical but it's a different vendor and a > heck of a lot more expensive. > > Mine are a 2004 ZTW wagon and a 2005 ZX5. > > Maybe they redesigned it if they were having problems? > > Dan > > > > On Aug 19, 2012, at 5:17 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > >> Mine is a 2003 "SE" (wagon) which has the 2.0 Zetec DOHC. >> >> Allan > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- 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 Ford Focus coolant change
Interesting - I went in and looked at the part for both my 2004 and 2005 (both 2.3l engine) and it looks identical but it's a different vendor and a heck of a lot more expensive. Mine are a 2004 ZTW wagon and a 2005 ZX5. Maybe they redesigned it if they were having problems? Dan On Aug 19, 2012, at 5:17 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > Mine is a 2003 "SE" (wagon) which has the 2.0 Zetec DOHC. > > Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Focus coolant change
Mine is a 2003 "SE" (wagon) which has the 2.0 Zetec DOHC. Allan Dan Penoff writes: > I can never keep the engines straight on these things. Both of mine have the > 2.3 liter 4. Is that the Zetec, or is it the 2.0 liter? > > Dan > > > On Aug 19, 2012, at 4:58 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > >> Allan Streib writes: >> >>> A bit of reaseach indicates that this plastic water outlet/thermostat >>> housing is prone to cracking/leaking on the Ford Zetec. So I'm betting >>> that's my problem, for a $50 part I'm not going to risk just changing >>> the gasket. >> >> I ordered this >> >> http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1268706 >> >> Allan >> -- >> 1983 300D >> 1979 300SD >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- 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 Ford Focus coolant change
I can never keep the engines straight on these things. Both of mine have the 2.3 liter 4. Is that the Zetec, or is it the 2.0 liter? Dan On Aug 19, 2012, at 4:58 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > Allan Streib writes: > >> A bit of reaseach indicates that this plastic water outlet/thermostat >> housing is prone to cracking/leaking on the Ford Zetec. So I'm betting >> that's my problem, for a $50 part I'm not going to risk just changing >> the gasket. > > I ordered this > > http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1268706 > > Allan > -- > 1983 300D > 1979 300SD > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Focus coolant change
Allan Streib writes: > A bit of reaseach indicates that this plastic water outlet/thermostat > housing is prone to cracking/leaking on the Ford Zetec. So I'm betting > that's my problem, for a $50 part I'm not going to risk just changing > the gasket. I ordered this http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1268706 Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Lost again?
On Sun, 19 Aug 2012 12:53:55 -0500 Russ Williams wrote: > Receiving You 5 by 5 Shouldn't that be 5 by 9? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Focus coolant change
I change thermostats every other coolant change. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Peter Hertzing wrote: Go with new. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 19, 2012, at 2:53 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > Well nothing is ever *easy* is it? > > I drained the system, filled with water to flush, and warmed up the > engine. Once it had reached operating temp I turned it off and > discovered that the thermostat gasket leaks under pressure. That would > explain the slow coolant loss I've observed on this car in recent > months. > > So, off to FLAPS to get a gasket. Wondering about the possibility that > the housing is warped (it looks to be plastic). > > Should I get a new thermostat as well, or leave the old one as it seems > to be working fine? > > Allan > > Dan Penoff writes: > >> Glad to be of assistance. >> >> I used the Ford stuff because I had a couple of gallons left over from my >> former Crown Vic. >> >> Dan >> >> >> On Aug 19, 2012, at 2:45 PM, Allan Streib wrote: >> >>> Good to hear, thanks. Off to the garage >>> >>> BTW I'm going to use G-05 for the refill, I think it's Ford approved and >>> nice to only have to stock one type for the MB and Ford. >>> >>> Allan >> >> >>_ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > -- > 1983 300D > 1979 300SD > >_ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Focus coolant change
A bit of reaseach indicates that this plastic water outlet/thermostat housing is prone to cracking/leaking on the Ford Zetec. So I'm betting that's my problem, for a $50 part I'm not going to risk just changing the gasket. Allan Allan Streib writes: > Well nothing is ever *easy* is it? > > I drained the system, filled with water to flush, and warmed up the > engine. Once it had reached operating temp I turned it off and > discovered that the thermostat gasket leaks under pressure. That would > explain the slow coolant loss I've observed on this car in recent > months. > > So, off to FLAPS to get a gasket. Wondering about the possibility that > the housing is warped (it looks to be plastic). > > Should I get a new thermostat as well, or leave the old one as it seems > to be working fine? > > Allan > > Dan Penoff writes: > >> Glad to be of assistance. >> >> I used the Ford stuff because I had a couple of gallons left over from my >> former Crown Vic. >> >> Dan >> >> >> On Aug 19, 2012, at 2:45 PM, Allan Streib wrote: >> >>> Good to hear, thanks. Off to the garage >>> >>> BTW I'm going to use G-05 for the refill, I think it's Ford approved and >>> nice to only have to stock one type for the MB and Ford. >>> >>> Allan >> >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> -- 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 Ford Focus coolant change
Go with new. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 19, 2012, at 2:53 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > Well nothing is ever *easy* is it? > > I drained the system, filled with water to flush, and warmed up the > engine. Once it had reached operating temp I turned it off and > discovered that the thermostat gasket leaks under pressure. That would > explain the slow coolant loss I've observed on this car in recent > months. > > So, off to FLAPS to get a gasket. Wondering about the possibility that > the housing is warped (it looks to be plastic). > > Should I get a new thermostat as well, or leave the old one as it seems > to be working fine? > > Allan > > Dan Penoff writes: > >> Glad to be of assistance. >> >> I used the Ford stuff because I had a couple of gallons left over from my >> former Crown Vic. >> >> Dan >> >> >> On Aug 19, 2012, at 2:45 PM, Allan Streib wrote: >> >>> Good to hear, thanks. Off to the garage >>> >>> BTW I'm going to use G-05 for the refill, I think it's Ford approved and >>> nice to only have to stock one type for the MB and Ford. >>> >>> Allan >> >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > -- > 1983 300D > 1979 300SD > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Focus coolant change
Well nothing is ever *easy* is it? I drained the system, filled with water to flush, and warmed up the engine. Once it had reached operating temp I turned it off and discovered that the thermostat gasket leaks under pressure. That would explain the slow coolant loss I've observed on this car in recent months. So, off to FLAPS to get a gasket. Wondering about the possibility that the housing is warped (it looks to be plastic). Should I get a new thermostat as well, or leave the old one as it seems to be working fine? Allan Dan Penoff writes: > Glad to be of assistance. > > I used the Ford stuff because I had a couple of gallons left over from my > former Crown Vic. > > Dan > > > On Aug 19, 2012, at 2:45 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > >> Good to hear, thanks. Off to the garage >> >> BTW I'm going to use G-05 for the refill, I think it's Ford approved and >> nice to only have to stock one type for the MB and Ford. >> >> Allan > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- 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] Lost again?
Me, either. That's the point. Thanks. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Max Dillon" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 2:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Did not see first one. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD WILTON wrote: Anybody SEE the first one, that is? Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 2:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Second posting of 126 trunk lid response went thru; anybody first one? Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Test went thru, but my response to Rich re. 126 trunk lid did not. Whasup? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Russ Williams" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Receiving You 5 by 5 On 8/19/2012 12:50, WILTON wrote: Test 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2197 / Virus Database: 2437/5209 - Release Date: 08/19/12 _ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Focus coolant change
Glad to be of assistance. I used the Ford stuff because I had a couple of gallons left over from my former Crown Vic. Dan On Aug 19, 2012, at 2:45 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > Good to hear, thanks. Off to the garage > > BTW I'm going to use G-05 for the refill, I think it's Ford approved and > nice to only have to stock one type for the MB and Ford. > > Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Focus coolant change
Good to hear, thanks. Off to the garage BTW I'm going to use G-05 for the refill, I think it's Ford approved and nice to only have to stock one type for the MB and Ford. Allan Dan Penoff writes: > Yup. > > Pretty straightforward as far as I found. Drain the radiator from the bottom > drain (plastic - ugh! flush with clear water several times and then refill > with the proper Ford gold coolant. > > I never had a problem with air pockets or overheating. This has been done on > both of my Focuses by me without any issues. > > Dan > > > On Aug 19, 2012, at 2:33 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > >> Want to change out the coolant in our '03 Focus before winter. I've >> found some postings that say it's a simple drain/fill operation, others >> talk about extreme difficulty getting air purged and subsequent random >> overheating. >> >> Any Focus owners (Dan?) done this? >> >> Allan >> -- >> 1983 300D >> 1979 300SD >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- 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 Ford Focus coolant change
Yup. Pretty straightforward as far as I found. Drain the radiator from the bottom drain (plastic - ugh! flush with clear water several times and then refill with the proper Ford gold coolant. I never had a problem with air pockets or overheating. This has been done on both of my Focuses by me without any issues. Dan On Aug 19, 2012, at 2:33 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > Want to change out the coolant in our '03 Focus before winter. I've > found some postings that say it's a simple drain/fill operation, others > talk about extreme difficulty getting air purged and subsequent random > overheating. > > Any Focus owners (Dan?) done this? > > Allan > -- > 1983 300D > 1979 300SD > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Lost again?
Did not see first one. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD WILTON wrote: Anybody SEE the first one, that is? Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 2:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? > Second posting of 126 trunk lid response went thru; anybody first one? > > Wilton > > - Original Message - > From: "WILTON" > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:55 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? > > >> Test went thru, but my response to Rich re. 126 trunk lid did not. >> Whasup? >> >> Wilton >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Russ Williams" >> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" >> Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:53 PM >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? >> >> >>> Receiving You 5 by 5 >>> On 8/19/2012 12:50, WILTON wrote: Test 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2197 / Virus Database: 2437/5209 - Release Date: 08/19/12 >>> >>> >>> >>>_ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >> >> >>_ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > >_ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT Ford Focus coolant change
Want to change out the coolant in our '03 Focus before winter. I've found some postings that say it's a simple drain/fill operation, others talk about extreme difficulty getting air purged and subsequent random overheating. Any Focus owners (Dan?) done this? Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Lost again?
All your emails are coming through. Quit worrying so much. "WILTON" writes: > Second posting of 126 trunk lid response went thru; anybody first one? > > Wilton -- 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] Lost again?
Nope On 8/19/2012 13:05, WILTON wrote: Anybody SEE the first one, that is? Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 2:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Second posting of 126 trunk lid response went thru; anybody first one? Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Test went thru, but my response to Rich re. 126 trunk lid did not. Whasup? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Russ Williams" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Receiving You 5 by 5 On 8/19/2012 12:50, WILTON wrote: Test 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2197 / Virus Database: 2437/5209 - Release Date: 08/19/12 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2197 / Virus Database: 2437/5209 - Release Date: 08/19/12 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Lost again?
Anybody SEE the first one, that is? Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 2:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Second posting of 126 trunk lid response went thru; anybody first one? Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Test went thru, but my response to Rich re. 126 trunk lid did not. Whasup? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Russ Williams" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Receiving You 5 by 5 On 8/19/2012 12:50, WILTON wrote: Test 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2197 / Virus Database: 2437/5209 - Release Date: 08/19/12 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Lost again?
Second posting of 126 trunk lid response went thru; anybody first one? Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Test went thru, but my response to Rich re. 126 trunk lid did not. Whasup? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Russ Williams" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Receiving You 5 by 5 On 8/19/2012 12:50, WILTON wrote: Test 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2197 / Virus Database: 2437/5209 - Release Date: 08/19/12 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 126 trunk lid
- Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: 126 trunk lid They're bolted. Jobs 68-449 remove rear side panel covers; 68-458 remove hat rack; 68-480 remove trunk cover; 88-512 remove hinge. Evidently, accessible from above via hat rack. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 12:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: 126 trunk lid Don't they just bolt on to the body up under there? Or is a bracket welded in? Not at home to go look at a car so I don't know and don't recall. -R On 8/19/2012 11:55 AM, WILTON wrote: Yes, it was blue. Thanks, but please don't bother with it, though, unless you find it to be very simple, straight forward and easy to get the springs. According to Service Manual CD, it appears to be significantly more involved to R&R the hinges than I care to mess with right now. 'Don't know if springs can simply be compressed a bit and removed readily, or not - 'been too hot to investigate more. 'May be heretical, but I've managed to dampen the violent opening of the lid by securing/hiding several small zip lock bags (about 5 pounds) of lead wheel weights inside the cavity across rear of the lid. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 9:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: 126 trunk lid Maybe I could do that if I am out that way next week. It was off the blue car,right? --R On 7/2/2012 10:32 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Not that simple. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rick Knoble" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 9:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: 126 trunk lid Or go bad to the yard and get the correct hinges and springs. Rick Sent from my iPhone On Jul 2, 2012, at 6:28 PM, "Dan Penoff" wrote: I believe the springs are different. Might want to check with the Q to see how cheap they are. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Lost again?
Test went thru, but my response to Rich re. 126 trunk lid did not. Whasup? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Russ Williams" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Receiving You 5 by 5 On 8/19/2012 12:50, WILTON wrote: Test 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2197 / Virus Database: 2437/5209 - Release Date: 08/19/12 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Lost again?
Receiving You 5 by 5 On 8/19/2012 12:50, WILTON wrote: Test 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2197 / Virus Database: 2437/5209 - Release Date: 08/19/12 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Lost again?
Test 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] Fw: 126 trunk lid
Don't they just bolt on to the body up under there? Or is a bracket welded in? Not at home to go look at a car so I don't know and don't recall. -R On 8/19/2012 11:55 AM, WILTON wrote: Yes, it was blue. Thanks, but please don't bother with it, though, unless you find it to be very simple, straight forward and easy to get the springs. According to Service Manual CD, it appears to be significantly more involved to R&R the hinges than I care to mess with right now. 'Don't know if springs can simply be compressed a bit and removed readily, or not - 'been too hot to investigate more. 'May be heretical, but I've managed to dampen the violent opening of the lid by securing/hiding several small zip lock bags (about 5 pounds) of lead wheel weights inside the cavity across rear of the lid. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 9:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: 126 trunk lid Maybe I could do that if I am out that way next week. It was off the blue car,right? --R On 7/2/2012 10:32 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Not that simple. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rick Knoble" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 9:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: 126 trunk lid Or go bad to the yard and get the correct hinges and springs. Rick Sent from my iPhone On Jul 2, 2012, at 6:28 PM, "Dan Penoff" wrote: I believe the springs are different. Might want to check with the Q to see how cheap they are. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fw: 126 trunk lid
Yes, it was blue. Thanks, but please don't bother with it, though, unless you find it to be very simple, straight forward and easy to get the springs. According to Service Manual CD, it appears to be significantly more involved to R&R the hinges than I care to mess with right now. 'Don't know if springs can simply be compressed a bit and removed readily, or not - 'been too hot to investigate more. 'May be heretical, but I've managed to dampen the violent opening of the lid by securing/hiding several small zip lock bags (about 5 pounds) of lead wheel weights inside the cavity across rear of the lid. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 9:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: 126 trunk lid Maybe I could do that if I am out that way next week. It was off the blue car,right? --R On 7/2/2012 10:32 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Not that simple. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rick Knoble" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 9:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: 126 trunk lid Or go bad to the yard and get the correct hinges and springs. Rick Sent from my iPhone On Jul 2, 2012, at 6:28 PM, "Dan Penoff" wrote: I believe the springs are different. Might want to check with the Q to see how cheap they are. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Fuel economy most important
Roger, When you were a child, did your parents make you sit buckled into a child seat or a booster seat? Somehow I doubt it. Times have changed quite a bit. My siblings and I were NEVER buckled in, family never owned baby seat, child or booster seat. None of us died or was even seriously injured, and there were a few collisions and crashes over the years. Highway death rates fall almost every year, the amount of "safety" built into new vehicles is truly amazing. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD relng...@aol.com wrote: > ...Sounds about like my S123. I use - well, I make the _kids_ use > - the rear facing seat. None of them really like it. But the > gasoline Suburban is pricey to drive compared to the 300TD.. > So then, what would happen to them in case of a rear end collision is of no concern. Or how they would escape in case of fire? RLE _ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] GL pricing and fixing and shifting Whitworth
I nominate this for the quotes page, Kaleb: -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Hendrik & Fay wrote: >In Australia it is necessary to shorten words as much as >possible, due to the numerous flies. Plus it's hard to talk and drink >beer at the same time, made even worse if you smoke. > >Hendrik >who hasn't swallowed that many flies > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Not a haggis fan
...Roger must be a Scot. Gerrypart Scot.. I'm a Norwegian. Pass the herring. RLE Out of herring. How about some lutefisk? [:o) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutefisk#Humor Gerry...who has never eaten lutefisk, has eaten Vietnamese nuoc mam, but won't do it again. http://www.pbs.org/hitchhikingvietnam/life/food2.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
