Re: [MBZ] OM60x manifold removal tool

[Russ Williams]

Snap On has the 6mm with changeable inserts for 39 bucks (Ouch)
Stock#: TUAM6E

Russ W.
Batting down the hatches waiting for Gustav to hit.

John Robbins wrote:
> I took a 6mm Allen wrench, cut a short section of it off with a Dremel, 
> and epoxied it into the below socket.  After that I just got a nice and 
> long 1/4" drive extension...  works *great* on my 2.5T.  Haven't used it 
> on my '87 300TD yet.  See pictures for finished product.
>
> Craftsman Socket Item# 00943192000
> 6mm socket, six point, 1/4" drive, flex socket
>
> http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00943192000P
>
> John
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Re: [MBZ] Milestone reached

[Russ Williams]

Yep it sure did.
But Dummy Here didn't position the camera in my phone to catch the Clock 
too.
SHOZBOT!!! Boy Do I Feel Like a Clone.

Russ W

Kevin Kraly wrote:
> Did it hit 333,333 miles at 3:33 PM?  If so, that's pretty cool!  We noticed 
> as the odo on The '07 Ram hit 6565 and  on our camping trip last 
> weekend.
>
> Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
> 1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula 

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[MBZ] Milestone reached

[Russ Williams]

Today at 3:33 PM CDT My 83 240D hit the Magic number.
See Attached pix.

Russ W.
'83 240D x2
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Re: [MBZ] Idle adjust trials and tribs

[Russ Williams]

Rolf,
Can you check the FSM for the the linkage lengths for a 83 240D.
I don't have a copy of the FSM and my wifes 240D Auto linkage was
butchered by a jack leg shade tree mech that the PO used.
Took me an hour to straighten out the vacuum hoses that he screwed up
trying to fix a hard shifting transmission, I fixed that with a fluid 
and filter change.
Tranny fluid  was BLACK looked like PO or PO before him never changed it.
G. IDIOTS

TIA
Russ W.
'83 240D x2

Rolf wrote:
> What car is this on? The FSM is pretty specific about how to adjust your
> linkage for the W123.
>
> -Rolf
>   

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Re: [MBZ] math question for you smart folks

[Russ Williams]

No No pi are Round Corn Bread are Square  :-D

Sorry Couldn't help Myself

Russ W.

Loren Faeth wrote:
> Cuz Pi are squared

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Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

[Russ Williams]

But first they had to remove the Gross of Condoms and the Blow-Up
Doll that Billy Boy had in there. :-D

andrew strasfogel wrote:
> Don, you are really on a roll. Keep it up!
>
> On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 12:10 AM, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>   
>> Few individuals know what is actually in the FOOTBALL -- it is a paper bag
>> to be used in the case of hyperventilation.  They added a word-find book
>> for
>> Dubya. And a pencil.
>>
>> On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 12:06 AM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>>> "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>>>
>>>   
 You have to ask yourself exactly what function the President has in
 our country.

 He is nothing more than a cheerleader -- keep the nation happy.
 
>>> I think that "football" that goes everwhere with him is a bit more
>>> serious than the one most cheerleaders are familiar with.
>>>
>>> Allan
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Re: [MBZ] I now have AC in the 190D

[Russ Williams]

Kaleb,

Check the rotation of the Aux fan.
I was by my Indy's shop the other day.
My buddy was helping another tech do a evaporator.
After the Evap change and New Drier. High side
was was thru the roof like yours.
When the other tech shut down the car buddy noticed
Aux fans were turning the wrong way. CCW instead of CW.
Swapped the leads head pressure dropped back to normal.
This was on a 124.
BTW Wilton My Buddy commends you on your Evap Swap.
Not to make you feel bad the two of them did this one in
2 1/2 hours. But when you do about one a month you learn the
shortcuts.

Russ W.

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> Well, Figured out what the deal was with the AC I guess.  The 
> compressor.  It turns but is stiff.  Swapped it for a good used OE one, 
> changed the drier and expansion valve.  Pulled a vacuum, charged it up 
> and its cooling pretty darn good.  Converted to 134 and it seems done 
> the proper way it cools just fine.  My only concern is the high side 
> pressure.  At idle, with temp about 95 outside, its running about 400. 
> low side about 60.  Rev it up and high will peg on the guage, low will 
> drop to about 40 I guess.  Other than that, it cools great, seems to 
> working fine so not sure what the pressure deal is.  Seems strange since 
> everything is new basically.  The aux fan does come on the low speed 
> soon after ac starts.  If you jump the temp switch on the engine, it 
> will kick on high, and it seems like the pressure will come down 
> slightly at idle, but still goes way up with engine revved.  Going to 
> see about the fuel guage and if I get that fixed Im going to drive the 
> thing to work tomorrow.
>   

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Re: [MBZ] OT I think I hate vista

[Russ Williams]

Kaleb,

I agree with Curt. You are Playing with a time bomb with a
Short Short Fuse.
Download AVG Free from here: 
http://www.filehippo.com/download_avg_antivirus/
Save yourself some headaches in the future.

Russ W.

Curt Raymond wrote:
> Thats suicide! Download the free version of AVG pronto!
>
> -Curt
>
> Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:34:18 -0500
> From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT I think I hate vista
> To: Mercedes Discussion List 
> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>
> wonder if I could do a dual boot on this machine?  I really hate doing 
> that though.  One other thing, my norton antivirus corporate version I 
> have will not run on vista, so I bascially only have zone alarm and 
> thats it running.  No AV  
>   

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Re: [MBZ] OT I think I hate vista

[Russ Williams]

Windows XP is Dead as far as M$ shipping any more copies out.
What the Retailers and Resellers have on hand or Ordered before 30 June 
06 is it.
Free Support goes through 2010 after that it will be Paid Support until 
2012.

Windows 7 is supposed be released January 09.
The team that's working is M$ Old Timers not the Newbies that developed 
Vista.
The kernel is supposed to be 2/3rds smaller that XP and really fast.
Also ALL programs that ran under XP WILL run under Win7.

Gates knows Big time that they screwed up with Vista and at least are trying
to correct the problem. We'll have to see about that.

Kaleb, Try one of the Virtual Machine programs like VMWare or Virtual Box.
XP Programs work great in them.

Russ W.

Curt Raymond wrote:
> XP will be available through the OEM channel until the first of next year. 
> They'll probably support it for a year or two after that. Downloads will 
> continue to be available as they are for Windows 2000 and Windows NT.
>
> The next generation of Windows is already in production, codenamed Windows 7 
> one of its goals is to reduce the size of the kernal dramatically and through 
> optimization to run better on older hardware. This is something totally new 
> for Microsoft...
>
> -Curt
>
>   

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Limited Slip Diff. 2004 Pathfinder LE

[Russ Williams]

Spend the bucks and buy the fluid from the Nissan Dealer.
Save yourself some trouble in the long run.

Russ W.

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Does anyone know what I can use for the rear diff fluid? A friend of mine  
> told me it should be limited slip diff. compatible. Can I use the Mobil One  
> stuff? Is there any that are better then that?
>
>
>
> **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for 
> fuel-efficient used cars.  
> (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut000507)
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Re: [MBZ] Truck advice

[Russ Williams]

Dan
I'm gonna jump in here and tell you about my neighbors Ford Ranger.
'04 model w/4cyl and 5 speed manny transmission.
Truck NEVER got close to the advertised fuel millage. He drives about
40 miles round trip to work every day 80% of is Interstate millage.
His millage averaged 18mpg. The times he took in on trips the best he
got out of it was 22 @ 65mph.
He took it to 2 different stealerships for the fuel millage problem
got the same from both "Oh they never get what the EPA sez" but I can say
that they did try improve it for him.
Then last year he noticed a pain bubble in the bed. We started looking
at the underside and about 60% of the bed where it sat on the frame rails
had Rust Cancer. Back to the Stealership he goes. "Sorry Charlie That's
Your Problem it's Out of Warranty". Head of the Body shop told him on 
the sly
that every  Ranger made has the same problem eventually. I could see 
that happing
in an area that uses salt on the roads, but we don't do that here Salt 
goes in
the Pot to Boil Crawfish.
He finally had it with the Ranger and traded it in on a Dodge 1500 w/ 
6cyl & 5 speed
manny tranny. He's had it two months and is getting 20mpg on the same drive.
I know of a couple of people that has Club Cabs Dakotas one with a 4cyl 
Manny and the
other with a 6 and Auto Tranny. They both love them and would buy another.

YMMV
Russ W.


Curt Raymond wrote:
> I suspected and just confirmed, at least in 2008 you can't have 4x4 and 4cyl 
> with a Ford. One of the things I really like about the Chevy is the 
> buildablity. You can put just about any engine with just about any trans and 
> body style.
>
> Unfortunately the reviews stink...
>
> -Curt
>
> Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:36:01 -0500
> From: Dan Weeks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [MBZ] Truck advice
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>
> I'd have to go with the Ranger, too, with a 4 cyl and 5 speed.
>
> They get the best mileage. THey're just about right for hauling small  
> loads.  And if you have to haul something larger, just add a $600,  
> 3/4-ton capacity Home Depot utility trailer, and you can haul nearly  
> two tons of stuff, and more volume than in a full-sized pickup.
>
>   I am a 1/4 owner of an '86 S-10, which is stone age unrefined, 
> but  
> the little 92-hp 4 pulls it just fine and gets 25 mpg. I've hauled  
> 3,500 pounds from Maine to Iowa with it (1500 in the bed and about  
> 2000 in the trailer) at 65 mph, in 5th, and got 18 mpg doing it.
>
> Best of both worlds--best milage for most work, and more capacity  
> than a big pickup when you need it, with a trailer.
>
> Dan
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] I'll buy lunch for the first person to guess....

[Russ Williams]

Output shaft??

Luther wrote:
> Bob: NSS/shift linkage.wrong
> Kaleb:shift linkagewrong
> Jeff Z:B2 piston...wrong
> Jim Cathey:torque converterwrong
> Mitch:band adjustment bolt.wrong
> Kaleb 2nd try:govenor..wrong
>
> All good tries, but none are correct.
>
> Luther

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Re: [MBZ] diesel

[Russ Williams]

That's weird Don it said Date Sent 20:16
on my mail reader.
H'mm

RussW

OK Don wrote:
> And the time stamp on your email says it's 9:16 --
>
> On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 9:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>   
>> its 8:16 right now when I sent this
>>
>> 
>
>
>   

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Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices!

[Russ Williams]

BINGO Well said Tom

Let's Hang all the Speculators they are the Real Culprits.


Tom Hargrave wrote:
> There are only a few companies refining oil in the states and supply is so
> close to demand that it really does not matter who you are buying from. It
> all goes into the same pipelines & comes out the other end.
>
> In other words, if you boycott Exxon / Mobil & shop a competitor station
> then it's very likely that you are buying the very same product from the
> very same refinery.
>
> And while you are at it, you need to remove the Mobil 1 from your crank case
> & put something else in for the duration. It's from the same evil company,
> right?
>
> If we really want to make a difference then we all need to minimize driving,
> period.
>
> Thanks,
> Tom Hargrave
> www.kegkits.com
> 256-656-1924
>  
>   
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Re: [MBZ] Crack in the CDI's windshield

[Russ Williams]

John,

See if there is a place around there that will fill in the crack.
In had it done on my 240D about 6 years ago. Can't hardly tell
the crack is there. They Stopped Drilled the crack then fill it in
with a UV activated Glue.
Also did 3 Bullet/Star Cracks all for 60 bucks.
You Ins agent should know who does it around there.
Some Ins Co's will pay for it with No Deductible.

Russ W.


John Robbins wrote:
> Well there is about an 8 inch crack in my windshield...  grew 4 inches 
> while the car was sitting in the heat.  The rock hit right on the very 
> edge of the glass, and thus the crack comes from the side of the glass. 
>   Is there any way to stop the crack from spreading?  I doubt it...
>
> I really really don't want to find out how much this costs because of 
> the automagic windshield wipers.  It doesn't look like the sensors are 
> embedded in the glass, but you never know...
>
> This thread scares me: 
> http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=196483
>
> I've put in a request for quote at Safelite... I believe this was the 
> one mentioned as a good price a while back?
>
> John
> '05 CDI
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

[Russ Williams]

Ok Don then I won't send him the one I got from buddy.

Russ

OK Don wrote:
> I sent him the one from Vista business ---
>
> On Sun, May 18, 2008 at 3:30 PM, Russ Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>   
>> Drat and Double Drat.
>> Gateway the makers of the eMachine must have taken it
>> out of their Distro.
>> I don't have a Vista machine at home.
>> I'll call a friend and see if he can send me the file for you.
>>
>> Russ
>>
>> Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
>> 
>>> windows cant find file
>>>
>>>   

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Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

[Russ Williams]

Drat and Double Drat.
Gateway the makers of the eMachine must have taken it
out of their Distro.
I don't have a Vista machine at home.
I'll call a friend and see if he can send me the file for you.

Russ

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> windows cant find file
>   

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Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

[Russ Williams]

It's there Kaleb just not turned on.

To start Windows Fax and Scan, click *Start*, type wfs.exe in the *Start 
Search* box, and then click *wfs.exe* in the *Programs* list.

 If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type 
the password, or click *Continue*.

Russ W.

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> I discovered the premium home edition does not have fax.
>
> Wonko the Sane wrote:
>   
>> Perhaps Vista is faux XP.
>>
>> On Sat, May 17, 2008 at 12:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>>> OK, needing to setup fax on this Vista.  With XP and previous versions
>>> of windows, I had fax setup to receive fax automatically.  Have a switch
>>> box installed that will automatically switch to fax if one is coming in.
>>>  Well, I cant for the life of me find anything about fax in this vista.
>>>  Anybody know where its hid or what the deal is?
>>> --
>>> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
>>>  94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D,
>>>  89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 560SL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro,
>>>  84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D,
>>>  76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250
>>> http://www.okiebenz.com
>>>
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Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

[Russ Williams]

Kaleb,

Here is what's on M$ web site about Fax ans Scan.

1.  Click *Start*, click *All Programs*, and then click *Windows Fax and 
Scan*.
2.  At the bottom of the navigation pane, click *Fax*.
3.  On the toolbar, click *New Fax*.

*Note *If you are connecting to a fax device for the first time, follow 
the instructions in the Fax Setup Wizard to connect to the fax device. A 
fax device can be a fax modem or a fax server.
4.  Add the addressing information, the subject, and a cover page as 
required.
5.  Attach a .zip file to the fax, and then click *Send*.


Hope that helps.

Russ W.
>> OK, needing to setup fax on this Vista.  With XP and previous versions
>> of windows, I had fax setup to receive fax automatically.  Have a switch
>> box installed that will automatically switch to fax if one is coming in.
>>  Well, I cant for the life of me find anything about fax in this vista.
>>  Anybody know where its hid or what the deal is?
>> --
>> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
>>  94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D,
>>  89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 560SL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro,
>>  84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D,
>>  76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250
>> http://www.okiebenz.com
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Re: [MBZ] OT beer

[Russ Williams]

Gonzales about 15 miles south of Baton Rouge.

Donald Snook wrote:
> Russ W. wrote:
>
> "Abita Amber is a good Amber beer.
> BTW I live about 40 miles from the Brewery.
> So we get it Fresh at the local stores."
>
> Really? Where at?  My Father and Stepmother live in Biloxi (which is not real 
> close), but it is certainly closer than Kansas. So, we go over to the Brewery 
> for lunch and a couple of six packs.
>
> Donald H. Snook
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT Beer

[Russ Williams]

Yep Don,

Abita Amber is a good Amber beer.
BTW I live about 40 miles from the Brewery.
So we get it Fresh at the local stores.

Russ W.

Donald Snook wrote:
> Rolf wrote: "Duvel is overpriced and lacks in taste compared to some others.
>
> I had a 6 pack of "Crystal Weiss" this weekend. Some of the best american 
> made weissbier I have ever had."
>
> I am a wimp when it comes to beer. I like it VERY light.  I usually just 
> drink Miller Lite. However, there is one beer that is a little darker that is 
> probably my favorite beer in the world.  Its Abita Amber.  Probably only John 
> Robbins (down in MS) can get it.  It is a microbrew from Abita Springs, 
> Louisiana.  It really is great beer.
>
> Donald H. Snook
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Re: [MBZ] OT Linux Query

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Gerry,

Dell and M$ had a problem awhile back a series of Product ID keys
weren't sent to M$ by Dell or M$'s server dumped them. Each one is blaming
the other. Anyway when you go to Activate XP over the Internet and you get
the wrong code warning there is a 800 number to call. Call the number
explain that you have a valid Product ID Key and that you are 
reinstalling the O/S.
You may have to read the ID key to them so write it down before you call.
They will issue a you a NEW Key to use.
I've BTDT a few time on Dell products it's a PITA but you'll have a 
working system
afterwards.

Good Luck
Russ W.

LarryT wrote:
> If you registered XP with MS you can call them and get a new code.  Might 
> cost  $10 but things go snoother -
>
> Good luck -
> Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D)
> www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts
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>
>
> - Original Message - 
> From: "archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
> Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 1:02 AM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Linux Query
>
>
>   
>> I only have one copy of WinXP on a Dell that came with the machine and it's
>> screwed up; the WinXP disk says I have the wrong code even though the code
>> is printed on the machine.  Dell ignores my queries.  Ran "keyfinder.com"
>> and tried the codes it provided.  They didn't work either.  Don't want to
>> dual boot on this Dell because of problems that have accumulated over the
>> several years I've had it and don't want to buy a new copy of WinXP.  I'll
>> keep playing with the Linux distros and eventually learn my way around 
>> them.
>> Thanks,
>> Gerry
>> 
>> 

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Re: [MBZ] ebay WTF??

[Russ Williams]

Kaleb,

Stay away from any system that is running Vista and doesn't have 2 gigs 
of RAM.
Unless you like to play the waiting game.
You may have a problem getting Drivers for XP for the eMachines.
Their web site only shows Vista drivers which aren't compatible with XP.
You MAY be able to find XP drivers for the system but that is doubtful.

Had a HP System in 2 weeks ago that the guy was pulling his hair out running
Vista. He wanted to swap to XP. After 2 days of trying different drivers 
could
not get the Video or Audio to work right. HP had modified the Intel Mobo so
the XP drivers wouldn't work.

Good Luck.
Russ W.

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> This is like the one that office depot has except they have a 50 rebate:
>
> http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8773213&type=product&id=1203815923362
>
> But, for $100 more, you can get this:
>
> http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8773268&type=product&id=1204331806787
>
> Its dual core, has about twice as much memory and hard drive, and it has
> vista home premium.  Worth spending the extra $100 for?
>
> As I said before, I think if I did get something like this I would wipe
> everything off and install my own XP instead of keeping the vista.  What
> do you all think?
>
> Normally, I would know all this stuff, but I haev not been keeping up with
> things lately.

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Re: [MBZ] OT, IE problems continued

[Russ Williams]

Kaleb

Winsock Repair program on the way to you.
Un-Zip it first

Russ W.

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> Something is locking it up when it tries to connect.  Yes, have tried it 
> with zone alarm turned off.  Now, firefox is also locking up when trying 
> to connect. Usually you have to restart it several times and it will 
> finally work.  Now, I have not got it to work yet.  I have spent over 2 
> h ours just trying to upload some ebay listings and ship 2 packages. 
> This is not good
>
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Re: [MBZ] O.T. Computer Trauma/Stuff Running in Background

[Russ Williams]

Bzzt Wrong
You can install Widoze over the top of it self.
The problem you will run into is the New install doesn't
touch the Registry files so if there is junk in the Registry
it will remain.
Kaleb try using the Registry in CCleaner to get rid of the crap left behind.
I'll send you a program off line that may repair your Internet connection.

Russ W.

Craig McCluskey wrote:
> On Sun, 04 May 2008 16:53:29 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>   
>> Im thinking about just trying to do an install over my current install 
>> and see what happens.  Not wipe it and start from scratch, but just do 
>> an overlay so to speak, see if it cleans something up.
>> 
>
> If you mean installing Windows over a current installation, you can't do
> that (You could on a Mac even 10 years ago ... )
>
>
>   
>> Looks like I ahev got rid of all my spyware, have no viruses, but I
>> still cant get IE to work, and firefox only works when it wants to.
>>
>> 

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Re: [MBZ] O.T. Computer Trauma/Stuff Running in Background

[Russ Williams]

Bob,

Start by going to this web site: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/
Next open up the Run Command [ Start > Run ]
Type in msconfig Click OK.
When System Configuration Utility opens up click on the "Start Up" Tab
On the Left hand column you will see a list of commands
Start at the top and one by one use the Search feature at the Bleeping 
Computer
web site and use the recommendations they give for turning off the programs.
WARNING DO NOT TURN OFF YOUR ANTI-VIRUS By mistake :-) .
When you finish Click the Apply Button on the Bottom.
Windoze will tell you You'll Need to Reboot.
Reboot
You will get a Dialog Box Stating you Have Changed Start up settings.
There is a Check box that says not to show again. Check the Box and 
click Ok.

Also there is a good, and best of all FREE, program to get rid of the 
Temp Internet files
and other Crap on Your system. Originally named Crap Cleaner it has been 
renamed CCleaner
can be found at: http://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds  Download the 
Slim Version
It doesn't have that darn Google Search bar included.

Good Luck
Any questions contact me here or off line at the above address.

Russ W.
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Robert Rentfro wrote:
> How can I, the biggest computer maladroit any of you know, figure out what
> should be running on this machine when it is turned on? 
>
> One issue: It is lately stupid slow (it is, btw, an HP Pavilion 555y), lots
> of freezing up ("program not responding"). Another is it takes almost four
> minutes on start up before you can do anything and those four minutes are
> spent with the hard drive churning non-stop, little light full on. Another
> issue: the kids somehow got my space, my space messenger, windows live
> messenger, aim, and something else to open every time I start this machine.
> I have to sit and wait until they are done with their gyrations to close
> them.and this is after I have to wait the initial four minutes.
>
> I'm running Spysweeper with the virus protection. It finds lots of crap
> every time it does a sweep. Doesn't seem to help performance, however.
>
> I seem to remember once going to something like "msconfig" or something like
> that and seeing a list of all the stuff that should be running in the
> background and being amazed at all the crap that was running. I vaguely
> remember deselecting stuff and performance improved. 
>
> Can anyone tell me how to get to that list and what I should have running
> and how to get rid of the crap?
>
>  
>
> Lots of questions but I'm a computer special needs guy solidly on the tech
> short bus.
>
>  
>
> Thanks 
>
>  
>
> Bob R

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Re: [MBZ] ebay WTF??

[Russ Williams]

Kaleb,

Go to this here: http://www.filehippo.com/download_superantispyware/
On the right hand side click on "Download Latest Version" install
Super Anti-Spyware Update the Definitions and run it.

If SAS finds any trojans or Malware it would best to Reboot into
Safe Mode after the first run and Run SAS again in Safe Mode to
make sure it killed all the baddies.

Good Luck
Russ W.

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> So I have been having some trouble with IE 7, it starts but never really 
> does anything.  So I uninstalled it and went back to 6.  Go to ebay, , 
> click my ebay, go to log in, after I log it, it takes me to a page 
> saying they have started some new security deal, and want my name, 
> address, ssn, card number, atm pin, bank routing number, acct number 
> etc.  It sure LOOKS like ebay, but I sure as hell dont think ebay would 
> want this.  Even if they did, I would NOT give it to them.  If I log in 
> via firfox, I dont get this, so I think I have a bug or something.  I 
> just re downloaded IE 7 to see what it does.  This is very strage.  This 
> is the message source info if it helps:
>
> 
> 
> 
> 
> eBay.com - User identification
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  href="https://secureinclude.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/css/ebay.css";>
> 
> http://www.ebay.com/";> src="https://securepics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/register/HeaderRegister_387x40.gif";
>  
> alt="From collectibles to cars, buy and sell all kinds of items on eBay" 
> title="From collectibles to cars, buy and sell all kinds of items on 
> eBay" border="0" width="387" height="40">
> 

Re: [MBZ] OT...TV Broadband cable tracing question

[Russ Williams]

Gerry,

If his cable company is like Cox here they charge 70 bucks an hour
to find the cable for you and he may have to wait 2 weeks for them to do it.
Lowes & Home Depot used to have a inexpensive Network Tone Generator.
Around 30 bucks. I tried to find it on their online catalog but it 
wasn't shown.
Look for it in the Section of the store where the Networking supplies are.

Russ W.

archer wrote:
> Good to know that, Jim.  If the cable company won't find it and the TV 
> doesn't find it, we can get a tracer there pretty quick.
> Thanks,
> Gerry
> ..
> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>   
>> I bought a wire tracer at Home Depot, or Lowes, a couple years ago for 
>> $30.
>> It worked as good as the commercial tracer I had at work that cost  $300 
>> 10
>> years ago.
>>
>>
>> Jim  Friesen
>> Phoenix AZ
>> 79 300SD, 264 K miles
>> 98 ML 320, 155 K  miles
>> 
>

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Re: [MBZ] OT - computer monitor part needed

[Russ Williams]

Bill,

The monitor has 2 inputs.
*Video Connector: *15-pin mini D-sub (This is an Analog Connector like 
most CRT's Use).
and DVI-I (accepts both digital and analog).

Do a Search for DVI-I cable using your favorite search engine.

Russ W.



Bill R wrote:
> For you computer folks:  I just picked up a Sony SDM-N80 18.1" LCD Monitor
> Flat-Panel for a decent price, but it does not have the system connector.
> If anyone has an idea where or how to get one I'd like to hear about it.
> Pretty silly, I suppose, to assume it would take a standard connector.  The
> piece looks to be about an inch wide and slides up into a slot on the back.
> There are also two USB ports on the base, but I assume they are for
> connecting additional screens and not a necessity for a home desk computer.
> I think it started life in some sort of medical application  - $1,600 MSRP.
> Have not been able to find out much about it.
>
> Thanks.
>
> BillR
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Re: [MBZ] First MB Diesel

[Russ Williams]

More like 20 years Dan,
Marathon Refinery in St.James La. was the last one
completed. They are now going thru a 10 Billion Over hall
that will increase their Production tow fold. A friend
of mine is the Chief Production Chemist there.
BTW it took them about 8 years of hassle with the Enviros
and gvmint to get approval.

Russ W.

LWB250 wrote:
> If I remember correctly the comment that I've heard in
> the news numerous times, there hasn't been a new
> refinery built in the U.S. for over 10 years.
>
> Sorta like Nuke plants...
>
> Dan
>
>
> --- Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>   
>> Rich Thomas wrote:  "Oh, and the environmentalists
>> who block new
>> drilling and refineries." 
>>
>> 

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Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

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Gerry,
Try the following and see if that works.
Let me know if it does or doesn't.

1.Install current full tar.gz of martian
http://www.barrelsoutofbond.org/downloads/martian/
2.Unpack martian somewhere you can work on it
/home/user/martian or similar
3.As root go into the subdir where martian is located
and run the following:
make all
make install
then go into the subdir called scripts and run
./automate.sh
./remove_outdated.sh
4.Now you can delete martian it's installed
5.Edit /etc/default/linux-restricted-modules-common
DISABLED_MODULES=”” to say
DISABLED_MODULES=”ltm” this kills the nonworking ltmodem
6.Edit /etc/init.d/martian
DEVICE=”/dev/ttySM0” to say
DEVICE=”/dev/modem”
7.Now as root enter
update-rc.d martian defaults

Russ W.
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Gerry wrote:
> Currently I don't have anything but a distro loaded on the computer I'm 
> trying to set up with Linux, so I can't use Belarc.  Heres the data from the 
> paperwork that came with it:
> 
> Stratitec IC56a  56K PCI internal modem  Model #IC56a
> System Requirements:  Pentium II, Celeron, Athlon, Duron 233 mhz minimum. 
> Windows 98 or later, Linux 2.4 kernel or later.
> Manual V1.81 0811505
> ..
> The distro that's currently on the computer is Ubuntu 7.04.
> ..
> The Linux installation instruction for this modem say go to:
> www.stratitec.com/ic56a but that's not a working website.
>
> The instructions also say to search the 'net for information on using a 
> Lucent/Agere based modem.
>
> Thanks,
> Gerry
>   
>

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Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

[Russ Williams]

Gerry,

Most Linux Distro's don't handle WIN-Modems well. Not saying that it 
can't be done.
If you will run Belarc  when you 
have your system booted in WinXP and find Brand and
Model of your modem and send the info to me I'll check with the Linux 
Experts that I have
contact with and see if they can come up with a driver that will work 
for you in PC-Linux.
I have Xandros and PC-Linux installed on my laptop and both identified 
the win-modem and
installed the correct driver.
If there isn't a driver that will work for your modem you'll have to 
switch out the modem
for a Non-Win-Modem type.  I may have a 3-Com around here that you can 
have, I'll have to
do some digging for it.

Russ W.
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> 
> If someone walked me through getting a Lunux distro on the 'net, I'd 
> probably be able to master an email client, browser, etc. by myself and 
> could be rid of WinXP.
> I've tried getting  Ubuntu 7.04, PC Linus OS, Puppy Linux 2.12, Damn Small 
> Linux 3.0 rc2, Mepis 6.5, Mepis 6.0, Knoppix 5.0, Linux Mandrake 6.0, and 
> Red Hat Linux.on the 'net.  The serial modem is supposed to support 
> Linux but for some reason will not make the connection.
> The modem works well with WinXP, so I don't think its likely to be 
> defective.
> Gerry.Plug and play kind of guy. 
>
>
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[MBZ] OT/ BCS

[Russ Williams]

Big 10 Meet the SEC
Can You say Azz whipping 2 years in a row.

GEAUX TIGERS

Russ W.


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Re: [MBZ] (NE) Customer Complaint - Store 3212

[Russ Williams]

Curt,

Here is the Phone Number for Autozone.

Auto Zone  
   F   800‑288‑6966 

 
Press 1; at prompt press 2; at prompt press 0.


This is from http://gethuman.com/us/ another website for Corp Phone 
numbers is :
http://www.hardtofind800numbers.com/index.htm

Russ W.

Curt Raymond wrote:
> My reply from Autozone, whoopie doo...
>
> -Curt
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 
> Mr. Raymond,
>
> We apologize for any lack of satisfaction you received from your recent
> AutoZone store experience. Your comments have been forwarded to the
> regional management team in your area, for review.
>
> Thank you,
>
> E-Commerce Customer Care Center
>   

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Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

[Russ Williams]

Kaleb

Like others that replied I use either New Egg or Directron 
http://www.directron.com/
Directron is located in Houston so if I order by 3 PM I get my order the 
next day
by UPS Ground don't have to pay for the Air shipping all the way from 
Granola Land. :-)

Russ W.

Kaleb C. Striplin (CAT) wrote:
> I have been thinking about upgrading my computer or building another one.  
> What is the best/cheapest place online to buy computer parts these days?  
> Will probably be looking for a bare bones with just the case, board, 
> processor memory etc.  this being PC, NOT mac.
>
> ---
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Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

[Russ Williams]

Samsung the best overall.

Russ W.

Craig McCluskey wrote:
> On Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:57:34 -0500 Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>   
>> My seven year old 19" CRT is getting on in age, anybody know of a good
>> deal on a 19-26" flat panel monitor, preferably not widescreen?
>> 
>
> I'm thinking about replacing our ViewSonic PS790 for a flat panel for
> lower power consumed and lower magnetic emissions. The difficulty is
> determining who makes a good monitor. I understand that the Samsung
> monitors are pretty good.
>
>
> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] Think you can fly a helicopter?

[Russ Williams]

1326 Second try.
But I have an advantage 30 years of flying the Real thing.

Merry Christmas All

Russ W.

Sunil Hari wrote:
> 842 feet
>
> On Dec 24, 2007 9:53 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>   
>> OK, I got 526 feet after several tries
>>
>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>> 
>>> http://www.hurtwood.demon.co.uk/Fun/copter.swf
>>>
>>> RLE

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Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: THINK TEST...How observant are you?]

[Russ Williams]

22 Hee Hee

Russ W.

Dave H... wrote:
> 17 and I tried.LOL
>
> Dave H...
>
> --
> From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2007 1:36 PM
> To: "Banned List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "mercedes Mailing List" 
> ; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [MBZ] [Fwd: THINK TEST...How observant are you?]
>
>   
>> I got 16 correct, although a few I knew but clicked the wrong thing.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>  Click on line below
>>   A Think Test
>> 
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Re: [MBZ] ohio state in national title game

[Russ Williams]

I've Got Only Two Words to say about it...

GEAUX TIGERS
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BOUND

Russ W.

Sunil Hari wrote:
> Georgia didn't win their conference, nor even play for a conference
> championship.  My money is OSU vs. LSU or USC.
>
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Re: [MBZ] Free anti-virus?

[Russ Williams]

Curt

AVG is free for Individual use.
It does a great job. We use it at the Computer Club on members
systems that either Don't have an Anti-Virus program or want to get
rid of the Bloatware that Norton has become.
They can Download it here:
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Curt Raymond wrote:
> I know you get what you pay for but I also know the best things in life are 
> free.
>   Anybody got a line on free anti-virus? My folk's machine has Vista and 
> Norton but now Norton is crying for more money, not only will it not update 
> but it won't work at all unless they pay (lechers). I'm ready to find 
> something open source for them..
>
>   -Curt

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Re: [MBZ] flight plans not required

[Russ Williams]

You are close Don.

All a Military Pilot has to do is take a 50 question test  for his
Civilian Commercial Ticket and a 50 Question test for a Instrument Ticket
if He/She had an Instrument Ticket in the Military. No Check Ride Involved.
ATP (Airline Transport Rating) A whole Different Ball of Wax. No Free Ride
on that one. You have to take the same test as a Civilian Pilot and a 
Check Ride.

I taught the Mil.Comp Exam for 3 years.

Russ W.
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> If I remember correctly, earning a set of Naval Aviator gold wings qualified
> the individual to a commercial, instrument-rated civilian license for little
> more than the cost of paperwork. Air Transport Rating required just a
> check-ride after enough hours in type.
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Re: [MBZ] Steve Fossett

[Russ Williams]

Citabria=Viper  T-34=240D w/Auto Tranny

That's how they stack up Wonko

Russ W.

> On 9/4/07, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>   
>> I wonder how that stacks up against a T-34C in way of performance and fun?
>>
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Re: [MBZ] wanna see a tornado storm?

[Russ Williams]

Craig,

You need Java installed to see it.

Russ W.

Craig McCluskey wrote:
> On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:19:18 -0500 "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
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>> http://www.kcci.com/schoolnet8/index.html
>>
>> Select Jefferson webcam. Camera is 1/4 mile north of me.
>> 
>
> I see nothing. It's black.
>
> Even on the "Daily webcamera lapses" I see nothing.
>
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> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] Fuses

[Russ Williams]

The ones at AZ here are Plastic. With Aluminum strip.
The Indy I use has the Ceramic w/ Copper one's for $0.35 each.

Russ W.

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> autozone has them in individual packs.
>
> Hans Neureiter wrote:
>   
>> Where is a good source to buy these ceramic fuses a'la card.
>> all i find is "Kits" ([EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL 
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>> If I need 3ea 25A fuses I have tu buy 3 kits.
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Free Mac

[Russ Williams]

Allan

Try here  http://www.kahlon.com/  they have good priced on laptop batteries.

Russ W.
>  
> --- Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>   
>> Well I picked it up, seems in good shape except for
>> the battery won't
>> hold a charge for very long.  Anyone know a good
>> place to get a
>> replacement?
>>
>> Allan
>> -- 
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>> 1966 230
>>
>> "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
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>> 
>>> the kid paid more for this one ($450) despite
>>>   
>> being 550mhz, but it's a 15"
>> 
>>> and was in mint condition.  right now it's held
>>>   
>> together by duck tape as she
>> 
>>> decided it was a good idea to bust the hinges.
>>>
>>> the price is good to my mind, but i'd still offer
>>>   
>> them 300.  the only
>> 
>>> upgrade you would really find useful is a
>>>   
>> superdrive for about 100 bucks.  i
>> 
>>> don't know much about the 12" powerbooks as they
>>>   
>> don';t have pcmcia slot,
>> 
>>> which is a must for me
>>>
>>> On 8/20/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>>   
>> wrote:
>> 
 "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:

 
> i don't think it would be generally useful. 
>   
>> i'm typing this to you
>> 
> on a 550mhz g4 and it does anything i want it
>   
>> to.  i'd just upgrade
>> 
> the OS.  and if that drive is more than 100
>   
>> bucks, i wouldn't even
>> 
> look at it
>   
 Got a lead on a 12" G4 PowerBook, seller is
 
>> asking $350.  States that
>> 
 it has a CD-RW drive, but I thought all the G4s
 
>> would have had a DVD
>> 
 read capability at least.  Anyone know?  Thoughts
 
>> on the price?
>> 
 Specs are:
   1GHz G4 Processor
   GeForce FX G05200 (32MB) video card
   768MB Ram
   60G HD (7200rpm)

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Re: [MBZ] Mail client

[Russ Williams]

Thunderbird is an Excellent Mail client.
Been using it since it came out.
Much better that M$ Outlook or Outlook Express.

Russ W.
83 240D x2

Rich Thomas wrote:
> I recall the discussion a few weeks back about emails reading and 
> management and such, and wanted to mention something in that regard.  I 
> downloaded the Mozilla Thunderbird client to a laptop I am using while 
> traveling, and this version has some nice features for thread grouping 
> and other things.  I am not sure yet exactly how they work, as it just 
> sorta is there in my new install, but y'all might want to check it out.  
> There are add-ons for it too, I have not loaded any of those, but you 
> can customize the client as you want with them.
>
> No intention to start a lengthy thread about what is better, etc, but I 
> found this rather a pleasant surprise.  It's free!
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Re: [MBZ] Crack smoker of the month

[Russ Williams]

Not only on Crack but LSD , Pot , Ludes and a Bunch of other Stuff.

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1983-MERCEDES-300D-TURBO-DIESEL_W0QQitemZ160128892270QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Re: [MBZ] Zerk Fittings

[Russ Williams]

Brian,

As You know by now No Zerk Fittings on your 240D.
As far as the Creaking check the Tie-Rods.
My wife's 240 sounded like a Haunted House every time it was
driven over the speed bumps in our parking lot.
About a month ago she had a flat on the right front.
When I had it on the jack stand while I was changing the tire
I noticed play in the steering. Tracked it down to the outer
ball joint on the Tie-Rod. Ordered new Tie-Rods and replace BOTH
Sides. Well Well Glory Be No More Hunted House Sounds for the front end.

Russ W.
'83 240D x2

Zoltan Finks wrote:

Okay, opening myself up here:

Since the 240D is my first Benz, and I have not really done any work on it
yet, I thought I could lube the chassis and maybe cut down on the creaking.
I bought a grease gun, and as I was out there draining the engine oil a
minute ago, I looked for the Zerk fittings at each joint. I didn't really
find any in my quick scan. *Is the chassis lubed in a different fashion on
these automobiles than on old American iron? If so, I'll take the grease gun
back and get my money.*
**
*Brian*
*83 240D*

Re: [MBZ] Wix Oil Filter - Right One?

[Russ Williams]

Brian,

That's the right filter.
IMHO I'd use it in a pinch and Order a Mann from Rusty PDQ then change
over to the Mann as soon as it arrives. No need to do an oil change when you
do it. Just the filter and add oil that will be trapped in the filter 
when you

do the change.
Don't know about the Wix but other after market filters have been known 
to come apart.

Making for one Hellofa mess.

Russ W.
83 240D x2


Zoltan Finks wrote:

Anybody ever use Wix brand oil filters? I thought I had one more from Rusty,
but I didn't, so I picked one up at the corner auto store. It's a Wix 51385,
and I am not confident that it is the right one. The Mann filter I had in
there has an inner diameter "ring" at about the half way mark in the
cylinder that hugs the center shaft. The Wix only has anything to hug the
shaft at the top of the filter.

Hope my description is understandable. Car is 83 240D.

Brian

Re: [MBZ] Zerk Fittings

[Russ Williams]

Well Brian you can keep it to lube the door hinges.
But you'll need a needle fitting to do that.

Russ W.

Zoltan Finks wrote:

Sweet! I love simple answers! I will be making a late night trip to WalMart
(the only time of day I go there) and getting my moneys back. Oh, the grease
gun came from Kmart.

brian


On 6/6/07, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  

Benz dropped greaseable fittings with the W115, everything is
permanently lubed.  Only fail if the boot gets torn.

Peter


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Re: [MBZ] more AC stuff

[Russ Williams]

Most McParts Stores has a A/C Line Cleaner made by Castrol used when 
Replacing

R-12 with R-132.
Look where the Freon is kept.

Russ W.

Tom Hargrave wrote:

We used to use liquid freon to boil the lines clean - can't do that
anymore. I'm sure that the industry has found a substitute.

Tom
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OK I found a good used AC compressor for my 300TD, now I need to clean
the crap out of the lines, evaporator and condensor.  Anyone have any
advice?  Spray in some solvent followed by compressed air?

Buying all new lines and hardware is not an option for this car...

  -Zach

  

Re: [MBZ] Leaking R134 valve

[Russ Williams]

Levi,
R-12 connectors look like a Tire Stem welded to the pipe.
When R-12 to R-134 conversions are done the R-134 adapter is screwed on 
top of the R-12 connector.
Some of the 134 adapters have Red Lock-Tite  (Stud & Bearing) on the 
threads making it hard to remove
the 134 adapter. But it can be done. Just a little heat will release the 
Lock-Tite,
Go to your local McParts store and Look in the A/C Supplies area You 
will find the adapters (Under 5 Bucks)
Pick up a set then change out the leaking one you have. Screw off Old 
Screw on New.


Russ W.

Levi Smith wrote:

Hmm...  Dunno, I don't know what R12 connectors are like.  There's a dust
cap that screws on to a "pop-on" coupling that works with any of the R134
refill kits.  It *looks* like that's part of the pipe...  But for all I
know, perhaps it's somehow threaded onto a smaller piece on the pipe?

This is sounding like I'm going to be better off to take it to someone who
knows what they're doing until I've seen it done once...

Levi

On 5/29/07, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  

What kind of R134 connectors do you have?
The ones with their own schrader valves, or the ones that fit over
the R12 service connector and have a little pushrod to open the
original schrader valve? If the latter, can you fix the leak by
removing the adapter (or was it coated in permanent threadlocker?).

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Re: [MBZ] Leather Likelihood

[Russ Williams]

Yep that's Leather Brian.

My first 240 D had Leather Interior, No Sun Roof, No Power Windows, No Power
Pass. Mirror, And an Auto Tranny.

Powder Blue Exterior and Dark Blue Interior.
I talked to the Original Owner after I bought it. And asked why none of 
the Power

Eqpt. He said he rather have the Leather than all the junk.

Russ W.

Zoltan Finks wrote:

Inform me on the instances in which leather seats could be found in MBs.

The car in question is an 85 190D. I'm looking at the photo and it struck me
that it actually looks like leather more than MBtex.

I realize it's not very common. Just wondering.

I'm attaching a photo.

Brian
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[MBZ] Test

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Test
Anybody Out there???


Russ W.

Re: [MBZ] W123 Sunroof drains

[Russ Williams]

Larry,

If they are similar to the 123 & 126 bodies there is 4 of them.
2 in front located at each corner, Drain lines go down the A-pillar.
2 in the rear again at each corner. Drain lines run down the C-pillar 
and exits in the rear wheel wells.


What I use to clean the drain lines out was a 4' length of 1/4" Aquarium 
air line tubing attached to

to my air nozzle.
The Front one's you can see if you stand on the door frame. The rears 
You may be able to see with a flashlight.

I just did it by feel. The S/R pan goes back pretty far.

Hopes this helps.

Russ W.
'83 240 D x2

LarryT wrote:

Where are they?  At each rear corner?  Will I see them with a flashlight?

Thx -

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Re: [MBZ] E63

[Russ Williams]

I rather doubt that it was a E63.
Latest thing in the hood is to re-badge MB's.
Was in My Fav MB Shop a few weeks back to chat with my buddy the MB
mech. He had a 04 or 05 S65  on the rack doing a  brake job on it.
I made a comment that you don't see many of those around. His reply was 
Especially like this one.

When he let down the rack he told me to take a look at the Eng.
Boy that was the Shortest V-12 I had ever seen. Actually 1/2 of a V-12.
Seems the thing to do is put the AMG bages and S Class badges on most 
any MB.

This one was truly a C-320.

Go Figure.

Russ W.



Rich Thomas wrote:
I saw a black E63 in the hood today, pretty sharp but the guy driving it 
was acting like a total dickhead.  Go figure.  I bet that car is a 
screamer, give wunnathem little puffer Porches a good run.


--R


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Re: [MBZ] It seems I am the king of the 2.5 turbo

[Russ Williams]

Cool
Now are you going to keep us in suspense?
What color, Manual or Auto tranny an How Much do you want for this jewel?
Huh Huh !!!

Russ W.

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
The 300D 2.5 turbo really is a 250D, they just call it a 300D in the US. 
  Needless to say, the 250D is a euro car.  Its euro cool.  Its got the 
same basic engine as the US version, except no EGR and all that crap. 
Wonder if it has more power than the US version.  Also, this car has 
leather, burl wood instead of zebrano, power front windows, manual rear 
windows, no sunroof, no airbag, manual seats, rubber floormats, triangle 
in the trunk, fire extinguisher is mounted to the front of the drivers 
seat like it should be.  Also has ACC.  So its got the usually assorted 
strange euro options.


Sunil Hari wrote:
  

what's the difference between a 2.5 turbo and a 250D turbo?

On 4/19/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


haha

Bob Rentfro wrote:
  

We all pick a number between  1 and 100 and the closest one gets a 2.5.
Or
you could give them away to list members alpabetically by state.

You want any more ideas?

Bob R in AZ


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I now have a 92 250D turbo.  What am I going to do with all these 2.5
turbos?
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 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2,
 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250
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Re: [MBZ] Question about Bundt rims, and the vac system in my 240D

[Russ Williams]

Anthony,

I got a set of Bunt's off eBay for 90 bucks Shipped. Shipping was the 
biggest part of the cost.

Those suckers aren't light.
The Local PNP wants 40 bucks a rim for them. The last time I checked.
The next time I make a run by there I'll ask the going price for you.

Russ W.
'83 240D x2

AJ RN wrote:


I'm considering buying a set of bundts for my 240D..  I have them on my 
300SD..


They seem to run ~$50-70 a rim on ebay, but so many times prices are 
inflated there..


There are two SD's at a local wrecking yard..  I was considering purchasing 
the two spares, if they're there, and two cleaner rims..  About what should 
they go for??  Are they getting harder to find, should I consider purchasing 
a "spare" or two??


BTW-- the replacement window arrived quickly and went in, pretty much hassle 
free-- with the exception of the old window gaskets pretty much falling 
apart..  I don't plan to keep it forever, and it's something that happens.. 
:(


  

Re: [MBZ] 123 Vacuum Diagram

[Russ Williams]

Thanks Craig


Craig McCluskey wrote:

On Sat, 31 Mar 2007 08:18:45 -0600 Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

  

If you want, I can spend some time correcting the diagram, but the basic
idea is already there.



I opened up my shop manuals and found the information in Section 80,
Central locking system, comfort hydraulics, in Volume 2 of the Service
Manual, Chassis and Body, Series 123 (not in the A/C manual).

For the 123.1 chassis, the only problem with the diagram I sent was that
the "Unlocking" and "Locking" labels on the schematic were reversed. The
diagram I sent (which I got off the Internet) was apparently a colorized
version of the diagram found in the manual. The corrected version is
attached. What's confusing is the way Mercedes drew the linkage that
connects to the door safety knob (button); pulling a vacuum on the upper
chamber of a door element should make the button go down, not up as the
linkage drawn shows.

I also found a note in the manual that says that the connections to the
master vacuum switch are reversed for the Coupe, in case you're
interested.


Craig

Re: [MBZ] 123 Vacuum Diagram

[Russ Williams]

Thanks Craig


Craig McCluskey wrote:

On Sat, 31 Mar 2007 08:18:45 -0600 Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

  

If you want, I can spend some time correcting the diagram, but the basic
idea is already there.



I opened up my shop manuals and found the information in Section 80,
Central locking system, comfort hydraulics, in Volume 2 of the Service
Manual, Chassis and Body, Series 123 (not in the A/C manual).

For the 123.1 chassis, the only problem with the diagram I sent was that
the "Unlocking" and "Locking" labels on the schematic were reversed. The
diagram I sent (which I got off the Internet) was apparently a colorized
version of the diagram found in the manual. The corrected version is
attached. What's confusing is the way Mercedes drew the linkage that
connects to the door safety knob (button); pulling a vacuum on the upper
chamber of a door element should make the button go down, not up as the
linkage drawn shows.

I also found a note in the manual that says that the connections to the
master vacuum switch are reversed for the Coupe, in case you're
interested.


Craig
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Re: [MBZ] 123 Vacuum Diagram

[Russ Williams]

Thanks Rick,
But those are the Engine Compartment Diagrams.
I need the one for the Cabin.

Russ W.

Rick Knoble wrote:

Hi Gang,

Anybody have the PDF of the Vacuum Diagram for the 123 body.
I'm try to track down a massive leak on a buddies 84 300D.



Yeah. Click this link and then click on Vacuum Schematics...
http://www.peterschmid.com/

Rick Knoble 
'85 300 CD

'87 190 DT

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[MBZ] 123 Vacuum Diagram

[Russ Williams]

Hi Gang,

Anybody have the PDF of the Vacuum Diagram for the 123 body.
I'm try to track down a massive leak on a buddies 84 300D.
I thought I had a diagram but can't find it. And the only CD
I have is for the 126 body.

Thanks

Russ W.
83 240D x2

Re: [MBZ] Router and Firewall

[Russ Williams]

Any Time Larry.
Look in the Pane on the Left side.
The Link to the download is there.
When that page opens up you have to scroll down the page to find
Windoze Download.
They also have a Linux version.
If you have problems let me know Off the List and I'll send it
to you.

Russ W.
Past President
Cajun Clickers Computer Club
http://www.clickers.org/
'83 240D x2



LarryT wrote:

Hi Russ,
Thanks for the note.  I used AVG for almost a year.  Then I got a email 
saying it was time to renew.  I followed the links but could not find a link 
to the free version of AVG. I also followed the link you provided and was 
unable to locate the free version also.


Am I just not seeing it?

Thx -

Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
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Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
PORSCHE POSTERS!  youroil.net
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Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/
.
- Original Message - 
From: "Russ Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 12:13 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Router and Firewall


  

Larry,

For a Good Free Anti virus I recommend AVG Free
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
I use PC-Cillin from Trend Micro for my Laptop Computer.
The Retail Versions of McAfee and Norton are Junk. Both are BIG Memory 
Hogs.

The Corporate Ver. of Norton is Good if you have access to it.
We use it at our Computer Club for our systems. That's what's installed
on My Desktop
systems.

Russ W.
Past President
Cajun Clickers Computer Club
http://www.clickers.org/
'83 240D x2

Re: [MBZ] Router and Firewall

[Russ Williams]

Larry,

For a Good Free Anti virus I recommend AVG Free 
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

I use PC-Cillin from Trend Micro for my Laptop Computer.
The Retail Versions of McAfee and Norton are Junk. Both are BIG Memory Hogs.
The Corporate Ver. of Norton is Good if you have access to it.
We use it at our Computer Club for our systems. That's what's installed 
on My Desktop

systems.

Russ W.
Past President
Cajun Clickers Computer Club
http://www.clickers.org/
'83 240D x2


LarryT wrote:

Thanks Tom!!
   I'll drop my Firewall - what about AV?

Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
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Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
PORSCHE POSTERS!  youroil.net
Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs
Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/
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Re: [MBZ] Key / Starter / Starting woes 79 240D

[Russ Williams]

He can get them again.
Copy of Drivers Lic, and Registration is required.
90 bucks for Tumbler and Key for a 85 300D.

Russ W.

LT Don wrote:


At one time you could order new keys from Rusty by providing the VIN number
and proof of ownership. However, I seem to remember reading that he couldn't
do that anymore. Rusty?

On 2/8/07, Kevin J. Slater <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
 



So it would seem I need a new ignition keyswitch. But I also have the need
for some new keys and I'd like to keep a single key for everything
(ignition, doors, trunk, glove box). What are my options?

...Kevin
87 300TD
79 240D



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Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas to ALL

[Russ Williams]

MERRY CHRISTMAS to ALL

Russ W.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Grandfather

[Russ Williams]

Congrats to the Proud Parents and Grand Parents.

Russ W.

Rusty Cullens wrote:


I am officially a first time grandfather. My granddaughter, Isabella,  was born 
yesterday and came in at 7lbs 11oz. & 20 3/4 " tall. Everyone is super healthy 
and we are a blessed family this Christmas season. After our last year of deaths and 
illnesses, this is a welcome change.


Rusty Cullens
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Re: [MBZ] help w/ 84 300sd

[Russ Williams]

Emil,

Your Relay is on the froward side of the Drivers Fender well.
Very easy to change out if you need to.
Make sure the Fuse is in good shape. Open the cover on the aft side of the
relay you will see a 80amp strip fuse held on by two phillips screws.
Remove the screws and then the fuse. They will develop minute cracks that
can't be seen when installed.

As far as the Antenna you can pull the cover and just disconnect the Power
Leads to it then Pull the antenna up. Had to do this on a buddy's 300D 
until

I got time to track down the problem.

Russ W.
83 240D x2

LarryT wrote:

The GPs are simple - a nut holds the electric wire on - and then the GP can 
be unscrewed.  But with an engine tht old you may have a buildup of carbon 
on the inside oif the head.  Getting the old GPs out may be a challenge but 
you should be able to get them out.  Unscrew the old ones and screw the new 
onesin than attach the wires.


The relay is more difficulty because of its location.  I'm not sure where it 
is - perhaps someone else can tell us?  The one on my 78 240D is under the 
dash while the one in my 91 300D is on the inner fender.  Once located, 
remove the wire connections and connect to the new relay.


Good luck -

Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)


 

I would like to tackle the GP's and the relay 1st. The weather here got 
cold a little while ago, and i had a tough time starting the car and 
figured it had to be the GS's and while doing that i would upgrade the 
relay. I have no trouble startint the car when the weather is warm. My 
second item would be changing the tranny filter, fuel filters, pre-filter, 
and oil filter. After that would be the truck seal and antenna mounting( 
put new cd player in and sounds good, but can not pick up local stations 
with antenna in down position. I tried to lift it up manually and got it 
about 1/2 inch up and it pulled itself back down. Not sure if it is the 
switch or motor, but no mater what i put the switch on it doesn't get any 
responce from the atenna, no noise or anything.)
   

 

Re: [MBZ] om617 head bolt torque specs

[Russ Williams]

My Indy just bought a Snap-On torque Wrench wit Digital Display.
Doesn't Click when you reach your setting it Buzzes and Vibrates.
Reads out in Deg., Ft. Lbs, Inch Lbs, And Newton Meters. Cool Torque
Wrench but at 400 bucks not for the DYI'er unless you have money to
burn.

The Newer MB V-8's head bolts are torqued to 60° twice.

Russ W.

OK Don wrote:


I remember seeing a picture of a special tool in an earlier MB paper
manual - it was a wrench with a degree scale to measure the angle of
twist, so you could get the 90 degrees accurately.  The bolts holding
the flywheel onto the crank of the 615 engine were "torque to XX NM",
then 90 degrees more. I eyeballed the 90 degrees. The special tool for
measuring the twist seemed very German to me ---

 Frankly, this 90 degree stuff doesn't sound very German and it makes
me nervous. Does anybody know what the actual specs (ft lbs or nM) are
for the last two cranks?
 



 

Re: [MBZ] I found one!

[Russ Williams]

My Pleasure Kevin.
Her SD tangled with a Jacked up Jeep Liberty with a Pental Hitch on the 
back.
Idiot cut me off then slammed on the brakes. SD took pental hitch thru 
the radiator
all the way to the Block, Busted the timing chain cover. Crunched the 
Front end to

the point it wasn't repairable. Did 12 Grand worth of damage to Idiots Jeep.
Teach him to tangle with a SD.

You got it right about switching to a 240 from a SD. I still hear it 
from her
every day about wanting another SD. I'm a looking and Saving money for 
another

one.

Best Road car I've ever owned. She drives 120 miles a day. I'd like to 
find a late

80's SD or SDL with a 60x motor.


Russ W.

kevin kraly wrote:

Thanks, Russ, for the info!  I'll see if everything is there (probably have 
to find a bolt since it's missing).  What happened to your wife's SD?  I 
couldn't imagine riding around in a 240D after having a big SD for any 
length of time!  However, the simplicity of having one is awefully tempting 
to me and would be a good backup car.


Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1983 300SD 284K miles, Ursula 



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Re: [MBZ] I found one!

[Russ Williams]

Kevin,

Look on the Right Hand side of the Spare Tire Well. You will see a Slot and
and a Bolt Hole. The Slot is near the back (i.e. Back of car) the bolt 
hole is

froward of the slot.
Put the Bracket in the slot at a 90° angle insert the "Football" under 
the bracket
then rotate the bracket toward the side wall of the Spare Tire Well. 
Insert Bolt.
10mm I think but could be a 8mm. If I still had my wife's dear departed 
SD I would

send you a pix. But Oh! Well!

If you have a MityVac you can use it to Lock the doors and see if 
there's a Vacuum leak
in the system. It uses Suction to Lock and Pressure to Un-Lock. The 
Pressure side doesn't
use much pressure to un-lock so don't do like the Idijot at my Buddy's 
Shop and put 100 psi

of air to the system. You WILL blow out all the lock actuator.

Russ W.
'83 240D 300k (His)
'83 240D 175k (Hers)

kevin kraly wrote:


(They both have the same round connector, but the better design also
has a 2-pin rectangular connector.

There appears to be one round connector with no additional rectangular 2 pin 
connector, so it appears that I have the earlier design.  I guess it does 
work if it stops when corked off.  I haven't allowed it to run long enough 
to time out, so I'll try letting it run for a while to see what happens. 
I'll also have to check the mounting setup again.  The football is there, 
and maybe, that bracket is the actual mounting bracket.


Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1983 300SD 284K miles 



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Re: [MBZ] I'm back

[Russ Williams]

Welcome Back!!

Russ

Marshall Booth wrote:


Just took a walkabout!

Marshall
 

Re: [MBZ] Paint Link? Was Food Fight

[Russ Williams]

Peter

When I get home tonight I'll look through the past email for the link(s) 
for You.


Vegetarians American Indian word for Bad Hunter. :-)

Russ W.

Peter T. Arnold wrote:

About twenty posts on food, no reply to the request for  a link to buy
German Auto paint.  I see nothing has changed here..

Carnivores have a name for vegetarians,  LUNCH!


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1987 300SDL  252KMI
1995 F-250 PowerChoke  196Kmi
1954 Metropolitan Convertible, Hanger Queen
Wife has a Cruizer, 80 Kmi, as reliable as an Ice Box, the car that is!

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Re: [MBZ] Casey? This you?

[Russ Williams]

That's a Hoot.
Check out the one for 9-3,
The first two panels describe my wife's 240D.
40 sec to 100kph

Russ W.

redghost wrote:

http://www.comicspage.com/shoe/#

Check out the comic from 9/7/06 (Thursday just)

Made me think of Jim and Casey.

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Seattle Bioburner

1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
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Re: [MBZ] converting a text file into a pdf

[Russ Williams]

Kaleb

Try "Paperless Printer" it will convert Plain Text file to a JPG among other
formats.
I've used it to convert PDF's To JPG's, Text to PDF's works great.

Russ W.

Fmiser wrote:


rumor has it that Kaleb wrote:

 


I called yesterday and they told
me about  printing then scanning.
   



Hah!!! 


That is the clue!

If you just create a PDF of a text file, it will have text embedded.
What you want is an _image_ file of a text file.

Someone mentioned "print screen" image - that would probable be
easiest...

Otherwise, I'm not thinking of any programs that convert a text file
to an image file.

--  Philip

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Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

[Russ Williams]

$1.12/liter equals $4.239 a US Gallon that's no Bargain in my book.
But I don't live in WET Wa. State . :-)

redghost wrote:

It would reduce the perceived pain felt at the pump.  While up in the 
great white north last month, I purchased fuel at Petro Canada for a 
measly $1.12/liter.  That is much better than the horrid price of 
$3.11/gal I pay at home.


On Thursday, July 6, 2006, at 11:49 PM, Fmiser wrote:

 


rumor has it that Jeff wrote:

   


I think the biggest point of the matter is...WHY DOES THE USA HAVE TO
COME UP WITH SOMETHING NEW RATHER THAN USING THE STANDARDS ALREADY IN
EFFECT IN THE REST OF THE WORLD?  Why must we always do things OUR
way?  Maybe its just vanity or just plain stubborn but it makes no
sense at all to me. Seems way cheaper and easier to copy what already
works.

Mike
 


I think the United States of America is a great country. I have seem
many others, I'm glad this is home.

But I do agree, Mike.

The first set of world standards to adopt should be ... the SI. Back
in the 70's there was a half-hearted, limp-wristed attempt to
"convert", but while we led the world with a decimal currency, we
can't seem to scrape together enough common sense to dump the silly
inch, foot, pound, gallons, ounce mess for something that is sensible
and easy to use!

Until we do that, I think there is _no_ hope for our country to even
understand what the standards are!!

A good site is:
http://lamar.colostate.edu/~hillger/

--   Philip, an fan of the SI

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Re: [MBZ] 124 Part Needed

[Russ Williams]

Thanks Rusty
I'll pass it on.

Russ

Rusty Cullens wrote:

Rusty has them for $64.22

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Friday, July 07, 2006 10:26 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] 124 Part Needed

I'm in search of Drivers side (LH) cornering light Assy for a 94~95 E320

Sedan.
Anybody out there having a used  one they are willing to part with. Let 
me know

either here of at the email address above.
The lady this is for lives on a limited income and would rather not have

to order the whole
Headlight Assy from Rusty (Sorry).

Unless Rusty can sell just the Cornering Assy.
The Local Dealer wants $125 for that Assy.

Thanks in Advance
Russ W.


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[MBZ] 124 Part Needed

[Russ Williams]

I'm in search of Drivers side (LH) cornering light Assy for a 94~95 E320 
Sedan.
Anybody out there having a used  one they are willing to part with. Let 
me know

either here of at the email address above.
The lady this is for lives on a limited income and would rather not have 
to order the whole

Headlight Assy from Rusty (Sorry).

Unless Rusty can sell just the Cornering Assy.
The Local Dealer wants $125 for that Assy.

Thanks in Advance
Russ W.

Re: [MBZ] Reply if you are getting this message.

[Russ Williams]

I'm getting the Messages Ok

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:


Need to make sure everything is back online.
 

Re: [MBZ] '88 126 Hesitation Problems and Intermittent Hard Start

[Russ Williams]

Mark

If you want to drive to B.R. take it to Wedge Keys on the Airline.
The Head MB Mech is a friend of mine.
Tell Wedge that I sent you.

Russ W.
Gonzales

Mark E. Peneguy wrote:


Friends:

Recently, I started having a problem with hesitation when I accelerate 
from a dead stop.  Once the car is in motion, everything is smooth, as 
it should be.


I don't have a clue as to what may be causing the problem.  I have had a 
few things worked on lately, including a tune-up, with new spark plug 
wires and distributor, cap and rotor, etc., which seems to rule out 
those things as the issues.


The only thing that I know made a difference in the idle, and I assumed 
might be part of the hesitation problem, as the hesitation showed up not 
too long afterwards, was a part (wish I could identify it for you) that 
reduced the idle from 1,000 to 1,100 rpm at idle in park, to 550-600 rpm 
at idle in park.  This part plugs in just under the air cleaner housing 
in the front, top part of the engine, if that helps identify what it 
might be.  The engine idles smoothly when in park, neutral or in gear 
(runs about 450 rpm in gear at a stop and there is no "tremble").


My second problem is an intermittent hard starting problem (the starter 
was replaced not too long ago and the problem just manifested itself). 
Sometimes, I turn the key and it starts right up, like it always used 
to.  Now, though, if it doesn't start immediately, I turn the key and it 
cranks for a few seconds before it finally starts.  The last time that 
happened, I saw smoke come out from the rear of the car (couldn't tell 
what color, due to the ambient light).  That was the first time I've 
ever noticed smoke come from the tailpipe in the 13 years I've owned the 
car.


My trusted mechanic closed shop and is leaving the N.O. area since 
Katrina.  So, I will be trying out a new mechanic to have this resolved 
(wish I was mechanically inclined!).  I would like to have an idea of 
what I may be looking at before I go to a new guy.


Any thoughts any of you may have shall be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Mark
 

Re: [MBZ] Branson

[Russ Williams]

Brian,

If you don't pay. The issuing state WILL notify your state DMV and they
will put a Revocation/Suspension Tag on your license DAHIK.
When you go to renew you will have to pay the fine at an exorbitant 
price i.e.

They add a "handling" fee to the original fine. BTDT.

Russ W.

Zoltan Finks wrote:


I'd like to know the answer to that question too. If you get ticketed
(moving violation, or parking) in a locale you don't reside in, how can they
hurt you? I was under the impression that they can't, but someone recently
told me that they can (hurt you, that is).

Brian


On 6/2/06, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
 


can't you just not pay?

On 6/2/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
   


then unsubscribe.

Ty Armstrong wrote:

 


stop sending me emails!
   


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 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D,
 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250
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Re: [MBZ] Repacking CV joints

[Russ Williams]

Johnny try here they have the boots & gun.

http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/manufacturers-astoria-2000.html

Russ W.

John Berryman wrote:


On Apr 11, 2006, at 12:19 AM, Dennis Perkins wrote:

 

I came upon an article that shows how to repack CV joints.  I have  
heard in
other places and in this article that rebuilt MB CV joints have an  
inherent
weakness because when they are rebuilt they are machined, which  
takes off
the surface hardening on the original joints.  If this is true  
(mine look a
lot like the pics in the article) would it prudent ot have them  
rebooted as
this article shows? I have seen this machine on a couple of  
television car
maintenance shows and it looks pretty easy to use.  I'm going to  
try and

find a site for it and update everyone to it's specs, price and so on.

The article is at:

http://dieselgiant.com/mercedesaxleshaftbootreplace.htm

Dennis Perkins
   



Here's some more info:

http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/ARA-FB5000PK.html

who stocks the boots?

Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] generator ??

[Russ Williams]

Bill,

Why can't I ever find a bargain like that DRAT..
Found a site that has the PDF for you generator.

Hopes this helps.

Russ W.

BillR wrote:


Stopped by a garage sale and could not pass up an 8 hp  Homilite LR4400
generator - looks to be in good cosmetic shape,  for $25.  It does not have
an owner's manual.  It does have the dreaded pull start Briggs & Stratton
engine that I have had such a hard time starting in the past.  Do any of you
have any comments about getting it started? I had planned to just give it a
shot of ether.  My mechanic son is heading to the Middle East for some
months and won't be around to help until much of hurricane season is over.
PO used it two years ago [area lot power for a week], had it serviced at the
end of '04 and then did not start or use it for the '05 season [has service
stickers from '99 & '04].  Full tank of gas seems to be ok, but I don't know
how 'bad' gas smells or how long it will be okay [making the assumption they
did not use a stabilizer  in it].  Also, as I don't seem to be able to
locate an owners manual for it, I am wondering how much a 4000kw unit will
power.  I am interested in the water pump, a refrigerator and at best a
small window AC unit [probably switching between the AC and frig].  I had
really wanted a diesel self starting unit but the price made me decide to
try this one.
Thoughts appreciated.
BillR
Jacksonville FL
1981 300SD   273k  Mobil 1Delvac


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Re: [MBZ] Collectable Convertibles [was Re: /8]

[Russ Williams]

Yep they did.

Craig McCluskey wrote:


On Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:50:57 -0800 "Alex Chamberlain"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

 


On 3/25/06, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
   


Tom Hargrave wrote:
 


Anything "convertible" is collectable.

   


Unless it's a Geo Metro or a VW Rabbit. ;)
 


Or AMC/Renault Alliance, or Chrysler LeBaron, or Chevy Cavalier... can
anyone think of any other unloved, best-forgotten,
never-should-have-been-built '80s convertibles?
   



Did they ever make a K car into a convertible?


Craig

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[MBZ] Sorry Dukies

[Russ Williams]

GEAUX TIGERS

Russ W.

Re: [MBZ] 123 Hood release

[Russ Williams]

20 bucks for a pin that Rusty sells for 3.40 WOWSERS that's
Highway Robbery.

Russ W.

ned kleinhenz wrote:


<>



<>



Err… Sorry.  I didn't expect to find such a body part from Rusty.  And I
didn't even think about going to the dealer.  Last part I bought from a
dealer for Old Paint, was one of those pins that holds the front brake pads
in place. That stupid pin cost $20+.

Thanks for the info. I'll just order a new one.



Ned Kleinhenz**
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Re: [MBZ] Diesel fuel and Jet Fuel

[Russ Williams]

I had a chance to drive that Beast. What a ride.
M T T is located about 30 miles from the airport I used to work
out of. Speed Channel was doing a program on the Bike and the Truck.

At the time they were using Allison C250 engines that had been removed
from Aviation service. Now they are using the RR Allison version that
was designed as a GenSet power plant.

Speed Channel used our Heli Base as a Back drop because most of our
Light Helos used the same engine. I got to fly the Camera A/C that did the
Speed runs filming on the runway. That's how I was one of the Lucky Ones
that got to take the bike for a ride. They limited the throttle so we
couldn't go past 80. WOWSERS!!! What a ride. Accelerated like a Scaled
Dog. Also got to make some runs in the Pickup truck.
H'mm wonder if Air Logistics has any old C250 engines that I can put
into my 240D. ;-)

As for running Jet-A in a M-B. I ran my first 240D on nothing but Jet-A
when I was at work and a Blend Of 50-50 Jet-A & #2 Diesel. When on pure
Jet-A fuel millage dropped from 29 MPG to 27 MPG. We used Jet-A with PRIST
Additive, BioCide, sure did a job cleaning out the tank of all the bugs.
If I put a Qt of Mobile Jet1 in the millage went up to 28MPG.
There was 6 of us that had MB Diesels 350SD down to My 240D. We all ran
Jet-A and Nobody had any problems.
The guys that Diesel Trucks used JetA too but put motor oil in with it
to lube their injector pumps. Except One Idiot that had a Ford F250 Power
Choke. Idiot salesman & Service Manager told him he could run on JetA
without using motor oil as an additive. Burnt out his IP in 5 months.
Ford wouldn't replace it under Warranty Because the Fuel was on Ford's
Approved List. We kept telling him but he wouldn't listen. Oh Well!

Russ W.
ATP (Retired)
'83 240D x2

David Brodbeck wrote:


Ed Booher wrote:
 


Really, Shows that I wasn't paying attention then. Diesel in ground
based jets . learn something new all the time, eh?
   



Uh huh...Marine Turbine Techologies' jet-powered motorcycle runs on
diesel or kero.  It's been clocked at 227 mph, but no one knows what the
actual top speed is.  It uses a Rolls Royce Allison 250-series engine,
according to their website.

http://www.marineturbine.com/motorsports.asp

Re: [MBZ] Okie Q

[Russ Williams]

743 miles from Gonzales, La.

Russ W. 


On 3/3/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
 


484 miles away for me.

   



--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'90 300D 243K, Rattled
'87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car
'81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car
'78 450SLC 67K, brown car
'97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

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Re: [MBZ] Fuel Filter on my 91 300D Turbo

[Russ Williams]

Larry T. &  Werner

Looking at the Fuel Filters on BuyMBParts. The Pre-filter for the 61x 
and 601 are the same part

numbers BUT the Main filter is a different part number.

Russ W.

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


Hi Werner
That's good to know about the pre-filters - actually, now that I think about 
it I believe the main fuel filter for the 240D and W124 300D is the same - 
sure looked the same.  This is going to make keeping an inventory of parts 
around for both vehicles much easier!


 

 

[MBZ] 560 SEL

[Russ Williams]

Stopped by my Indy today to drop off some computer parts I had that he 
needed.

While talking to him the Shop owner walked up and asked if I knew of any one
who was looking for a MB 560 SEL.
This is his car it's a  '88 560 SEL White Exterior  Red Interior if any 
body is interested

he can be reached by email:[EMAIL PROTECTED]  or phone 225-295-0744
ask for Wedge for all the details.
He hasn't advertised it as of yet. Going to give the List Members first 
shot at it.


Russ W.

Re: [MBZ] Rear Diff PM...Maybe

[Russ Williams]

I agree. And Normally I have the right tool for the job or go get one.

But in a pinch I've had to improvise.

Russ W.

John Berryman wrote:


On Monday, January 30, 2006, at 07:23 PM, Russ Williams wrote:

 


Johnny B.

I've done it with a 14mm headed bolt but forgo the nuts they will back 
off

under the torque required to break the plugs loose. I found a good ole
pipe wrench works the best for removal. Then use the nuts on the bolt 
with

a socket to tighten the plug back up.

Russ W.

   



	If that's all you have and it works, you're ahead of the game. Having 
been a mechanic for over 30 years, I'm pretty well equipped.
	Punching iron is not one of my favorite pastimes. I'd rather use the 
right tool for the job and avoid all the excitement.


Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
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Re: [MBZ] Rear Diff PM...Maybe

[Russ Williams]

Johnny B.

I've done it with a 14mm headed bolt but forgo the nuts they will back off
under the torque required to break the plugs loose. I found a good ole
pipe wrench works the best for removal. Then use the nuts on the bolt with
a socket to tighten the plug back up.

Russ W.

John Berryman wrote:


On Monday, January 30, 2006, at 04:49 PM, Kevin wrote:

 


And you can make one using a metric bolt and a couple of nuts if nobody
around you sells a 14mm allen for what you want to pay for it.

K

   



	And good luck using that for this application. The fill plugs usually 
require a big effort to break loose.


Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
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Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Trans Fluid/progress report

[Russ Williams]

Johnny,

Try Auto Zone, Pep Boys, or NAPA. that's the one around here that stocks
M-1 ATF.
Advance use to carry it but dropped it, too bad too AAP is walking distance
from my Town House Drat.

Russ W.

John Berryman wrote:

	Today I stopped at Advance Auto Parts and Wally-World ISO M1 Trans 
fluid. I found none. I'm sure I bought it at Advance before but 2 
different stores had no stock.
	Anyone aware of where it can be had? Its not an emergency but sometime 
soon I would like to change the fluid over to Mobil 1 as well as the 
filter. Same goes for PS and filter.
	I have but a couple of minor tasks to complete to bring my new 190D 
Euro up to speed as far as maintenance goes. So far, I have replaced 
all 4 tires with Bridgestones, replaced shocks and struts with 
Bilsteins, new Sway bar links (I believe I caused one to break by not 
supporting trailing arm when changing rear shocks), replaced master 
cylinder and all brake hoses(DOT 3 was used some time in the past and 
dissolved plenty of rubber), rebuilt all 4 calipers, new pads all 
around, Euro lights and clear corner lights, CHANGED ALL THE 
FUSES(Marshall), Mobil 1 15-50 and filter, serpentine belt,tensioner 
and shock, complete paint job, all new outside bulbs, new blower and AC 
switch knobs (big job),replaced articulating single wiper with a used 
set-up, valve cover gasket, rubber connectors for EGR pipe, fuel and 
air filters, all rubber fuel lines.
	Things left to do: Trans fluid and filter, PS fluid and filter, wiper 
motor seems weak(or I have another problem), replace Hirschmann antenna 
circuit board(it is a Euro and the circuit boards are different) the 
only parts I am lacking are M 1 trans fluid, the circuit board and 
possibly wiper motor.
	This is a nice example of a 201 190D 2.5na Euro w/62,000mi. As it 
sits, I have $2,600 into it including purchase price($1,200) and all 
above mentioned parts and repairs. I expect to spend less than $200 
additional to cover repairs yet to be completed and get at least 10 
years service out of it. Unless somebody really wants it for $5,000.


Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am


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Re: [MBZ] euro 5.0 throttle position sensor and other questions

[Russ Williams]

Kaleb,

Not sure how the throttle sensor on the Euro is set up but on the
US version ( 3 connector) the Left Connector controls Low Idle, Right
Connector controls High Idle Center is the Ground. By Default if the Sensor
goes bad or becomes disconnected it goes to High Idle position.
If I can get over this CRUD that my wife so kindly shared with me I'll
go have a talk with my Indy and see what he can come up with.

Russ W.

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

I have checked all over for loose vac lines and nothing has turned up. 
The throttle sensor not being hooked up has to be causing some problem I 
would think.


[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 



In a message dated 1/16/2006 5:32:34 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:


OK,  slowing working out the little bugs with the euro 5.0 in the US 380.  
I figured out this thing has a throttle position sensor which  is 
located under the air meter deal, fuel distributor etc right on the  side 
of the throttle body.  The euro engine has a wire with a flat 2  lead 
connector, the US car and another US car I have here has a round 3  lead 
connector for the sensor.  I have a high idle of 900-1K rpm and  am 
assuming this is probably the cause.  I also seem to have a very  slight 
surge when maintaining the same speed going down the road which  also 
leads to this.  Anyways, Im assuming Im going to have to swap  the 
sensors.  Any way of doing this short of removing the whole  injection 
system?




Kaleb,

High idle speed and surging at light loads make me think of a vacuum  leak.  
I would look for a loose hose somewhere.   Putting a  vacuum gauge on it might 
help and should show about 20 inches Hg at light steady  cruise speed.


Regards,  


Jim  Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 262 K miles 
98 ML 320, 140 K  miles


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Re: [MBZ] Here we go again

[Russ Williams]

Anytime Johnny,

Well I live about 15 miles South of B.R. in Gonzales.
My Mom still lives in B.R.
If you get down this way give me a shout.

Russ W.

John Berryman wrote:


On Thursday, Jan 12, 2006, at 12:12 US/Eastern, Russ Williams wrote:

 


Johnny

NOLA.COM is the Times Picyournose web site.
You have to paste the second line in to get the article. Try this:
http://www.nola.com/search/index.ssf?/base/library-93/ 
113687641725370.xml?nola


Wish I had know you were in the Baton Rouge area, would've like to have
met up with you and taken you out to supper.

Russ W.

   


Thanks Russ. I used the shorter link thingy and it worked.
You live in Baton Rouge? I would have been open to a meal and some good  
conversation.



Johnny B
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Re: [MBZ] Here we go again

[Russ Williams]

Johnny

NOLA.COM is the Times Picyournose web site.
You have to paste the second line in to get the article. Try this:
http://www.nola.com/search/index.ssf?/base/library-93/113687641725370.xml?nola

Wish I had know you were in the Baton Rouge area, would've like to have
met up with you and taken you out to supper.

Russ W.

John Berryman wrote:


On Wednesday, Jan 11, 2006, at 19:35 US/Eastern, redghost wrote:

 


Hope you never had to deal with this John

http://www.nola.com/search/index.ssf?/base/library-93/
113687641725370.xml?nola

   



	I get a subscribe page for the Times Picayune when I click on that 
link. This may be a good thing. I get the feeling that it was intended 
to link to photos of the dead. If not, fix the link and I'll take a 
peek.


Johnny B
I Mac Therefore I am


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Re: [MBZ] A/C evaporator cleaners?

[Russ Williams]

Dave,

The last time the HVAC guy cleaned the Evaporator and Condenser at my
town house he used Dow Tub & Bath Cleaner, Scrubbin' Bubbles type.
He said it worked as good as the commercial stuff and didn't need as much
water to flush off.

You may want to give it a try.

You can also get the commercial stuff at any HVAC outlet. But it is 
concentrated

and the smallest you can get is a gallon at lease thats the case here.

Russ W.

Dave M. wrote:


Hi all,

I need to pull the dash to replace the vac pods on my 124, and figure
I might as well clean the evaporator while I have easy access to it.
There are foaming cleaners that are supposed to lift off the dirt &
crud and rinse them away, down the drain tubes. I'm having a hard time
finding vendors for this stuff, though. This is the only one I've
located so far:

http://www.ackits.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=dwd2

Is this what I want to buy, or does someone else know of a better
product and/or vendor? Note there are two different items here - the
DWD2 product, and the cheaper 'core treatment' can that's displayed,
and the prices are very different ($40 vs. $15). Rusty, do you sell
stuff like this? Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks!

:-)

--
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 95kmi  (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 261kmi (Sportline)

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Re: [MBZ] Jack Safety

[Russ Williams]

Sure Chris,

That's how I did it when I changed the Center Bearing and carrier on
wife's 240D.

Russ W.
'83 240D x2

Chris wrote:

Would it be safe to work under a 123 wagon with the front two wheels on 
steel ramps, and the two back wheels jacked up and the frame  placed on jack 
stands?  More properly phrased, is this a common way to work under a car?  I 
need to get to the bottom of a wheel/driveshaft noise, and while driving it 
sounds like it is coming from the back wheel, under the car it sounds like 
it is coming from the driveshaft.  As I inch closer to the front of the car 
(with just the back jacked up and secured), the space gets tighter and I 
bang my beak.


Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
78 Chevy Custom deluxe
'85 300TD
'02 Subaru Outback







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Re: [MBZ] 123 - mating differential to subframe

[Russ Williams]

Tom,

Just loosen the rear stud nuts until they are almost off.
Then if you have a floor jack use it to jack up the diff. to
the subframe. Don't take off the nuts for the front studs while
doing this. It's one Big PITA to get them all stabbed into the subframe
again.
I just went thru this with my wife's 123 240D.

BTW Gang When I drained the fluid on the Diff. it was Clean No Metal
in it at all. The Bearings were Ok. Come to find out it was the Inboard
Passenger Drive shaft that was bad. PO had a boot split where the retaining
band clamps the boot to the Large end of the shaft. His Idiot Indy used
Silicone Seal on the shaft then Super Glued the boot back together. But
forgot One Major Item he didn't replace the lube that was lost.
I found this when removing the shaft for the Diff. replacement.
There was only about two tablespoons of lube in the boot. Grr.
Changed out the shaft with one from donor car.

Anybody need a Diff. out of a Euro 300D I've got one.

Russ W.
Gonzales, La.
'83 240D 290 kMi.
'83 240D 145 kMi.

tom savage wrote:


Hello all,
I just finished replacing a rear trailing arm on my '82 300D, which was 
quite an adventure.  Along the way I (unnecessarily, it turned out) 
separated the differential from the subframe.  Now everything is back 
together, but the diff refuses to fully rejoin the subframe.  The two 
rear studs are more or less aligned and tightened down, but the front of 
the diff simply will not move the last inch or so that it needs to so 
that it can be fully secured.  Right now, the two front studs are just 
barely poking through the subframe such that I can get the nuts on them. 
 And no matter how much I try to tighten them, I can't and the diff 
moves no further.


Anyone know what could cause this?  I'm wondering if I need to pull the 
driveshaft and then try resecuring the diff? Or drop the subframe at all 
three points?  I am not looking forward to crawling under the car again...


Thanks,
Tom
'82 300D 325k - The Brave Little Toaster


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Re: [MBZ] Leatherique MB Tex

[Russ Williams]

Don't use 409 on Vinyl. It will dry it out and crack it. DAMHIK.

Russ W.
'83 240D 290 kMi.
'83 240D 149 kMi.

Dan Weeks wrote:


Jim wrote:
Take seat out of car.  Put inside under a tent with a space
heater inside.  Leatherique.  Voila!

Better yet, just put a space heater IN the car.

Better yet, just use 409, Fantastic, or any other kind of cleaner. 
Leatherique is expensive overkill for vinyl.