Re: [MBZ] ATF Level
Ok. Good place to start Thx Sent from my LG Mobile -- Original message--From: Peter Frederick via Mercedes Date: Thu, Feb 9, 2017 18:56To: Mercedes Discussion List;Cc: Peter Frederick;Subject:Re: [MBZ] ATF Level Usually a pint, I think.Peter___http://www.okiebenz.comTo search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Oil as per Mobil 1
Just checked with the Mobil 1 website and got this: The company that manufactures your vehicle recommends this Mobil 1 product, or has a special requirement. Current Vehicle: Year: 1991 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 300D Engine Type: 5cyl. 2.5Liter Turbocharged Do you think MB recommends 0W40 for a 20 yr old TC’d diesel? I know M1’s primary concern is selling oil but the comment about the “... manufactures your vehicle recommends ” I *might* (BIG might) go with a 0W40 for a cold weather oil... gotta give that some thought. Yes, I know, I’m a Oil Analysis guy – but analysis has little to do with choosing a oil (mostly). Thanks! Merry Christmas! LarryT 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Headlight relays
Howdy - Some older cars are aided by having relays added into the headlight circuits – the 911 especially because the power for the headlight goes through the switch (as I understand it) and the relays reduces the load through the switch. I’m told this makes it possible to use brighter bulbs safely. I recall reading that the limiting factor for brighter bulbs on the W124 is the plastic headlight housing and the Euro housings are metal and can take more powerful bulbs. So, will relays make a difference on W123 or W124 headlight systems? Where would one find Euro headlight housings? Or are there other options/solutions? Thanks – and Merry Christmas! LarryT 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] My Subscription
Howdy – Have I been un-subbed? If so, it was not done by me – I am no longer receiving emails in my Win Live Mail (another piece of crap from our friends at microsoft) so perhaps I was un-subbed? Please confirm my subscription status - Thanks Larry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Is the list active?
Hi All - I haven’t rec’d anything since 12/17 – is the list alive and Well? Thx Larry 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Sil-Glyde
Ed - Haven't had any new posts since this one on 12/17 - I know ya'll aren’t being THAT quiet. Kaleb -- Ever find a Drivers Door Lock actuator? Thx LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: E M Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 10:01 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sil-Glyde Keep it clean now boys, family list here you know! hee hee Ed 300E On 17 December 2010 00:40, relng...@aol.com wrote: Oh oh. Not Ru-Glyde, but Sil-Glyde. Had a tube of it for decades. Defintely superior to something that will run to the bottom. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Where is everyone?
I haven’t rec’d a MBZ message since yesterday – VERY off for ya’ll to be so quiet -- LarryT 91 300D -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/png Size: 1130 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20101218/8c2f5049/attachment.png ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Thank Our Soldiers at Christmas
Please consider the following: Thanks! Subject: Fw: Xerox is doing it again this year. Send a thank you card to the troops!!! --- XEROX IS DOING SOMETHING COOL (hit Control and Click the link) If you go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq . You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to a member of the armed services. How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone we know to send one!!!It is FREE and it only takes a second. Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these?Whether you are for or against the war, our soldiers over there need to know we are behind them. This takes just 10 seconds and it's a wonderful way to say thank you.Please take the time and please take the time to pass it on for others to do. We can never say enough thank you's. Thanks for taking to time to support our military! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The continuing 124 rear suspension saga
My cell phone (Verizon /Motorola) has a menu item saying Location on/off which means I can urn my location on or off - for 911 purposes IIRC. I wonder if that does the same thing you mentioned with photos? LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Max Dillon Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 9:31 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] The continuing 124 rear suspension saga Speaking of posting pictures, FYI most gps-enabled cell phones (i.e. Blackberries, i-phones, etc) will geo-tag pictures with the location the picture was taken. If the photographer then shares that photo on-line, they've also posted the date/time and location of the photo. Folks with privacy (or OPSEC) considerations might not like to have such info in the public domain, where nefarious intentions can lead to bad results. From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thu, December 16, 2010 10:37:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] The continuing 124 rear suspension saga Google Blogspot lets you set up a blog, you can post pictures and text and whatever. --R On 12/16/2010 5:53 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Yes, I thought about that, but I don't have a place to share the pictures. Lousy excuse - I'm sure someone on this list could have helped me out, but that's my story and I'm sticking to it. I do plan to write up a comprehensive step-by-step with lessons learned, tools, part numbers, etc, but don't anyone hold their breath. Maybe that will be a good project for the Christmas break. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 5:28 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] The continuing 124 rear suspension saga You need to take some pics and post all this on a web site or blog. I guess it is too late, but it would be nice if everyone did that. Doesn't take long and is very helpful to see the actual job with comments. --R On 12/16/2010 5:06 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Over the last couple of nights I've been pecking away at the left side links/bushings on my 300TD. I started by pulling the wheel, brake caliper, and rotor, and then taking loose the parking brake shoes and the brake backing plate/dust shield. On my '95, I didn't need to loosen the brake backing plate, but on this '87 car it is required and makes the whole job much easier. The spring link came off next, using a trolley jack to lower it to let the spring relax so it could be safely removed. I used the Sir Tools M0085 bushing press (with stripped threads on the bolt) in combination with the Harbor Freight ball joint tool to press out the outer spring link bushing which is in the bottom of the wheel carrier. On this side of the car, the wheel carrier casting was different which made placing the cups of the M0085 much easier so that it sat perfectly flush on the edge of the bushing and it came out quite nicely. Cleaned up the hole with wire brush, lubricated with anti-seize paste, and pulled the new bushing in with the M0085 (the end threads are still good enough to do this part of the job). Next I replaced the thrust link and the tie-rod link; again I used the MB special tool for removing tied rod ends, which easily popped off the tie rod from the wheel carrier. Pulling link and camber link were next, but couldn't complete the installation of these without new hardware, coming in the next box of goodies from Rusty. Good news for OK Don: Both Toolsource and Sir Tools have offered to replace the broken M0085 under warranty, so you will be getting either a new tool or a new bolt. Toolsource says they've already shipped a replacement tool, but I've got to return the broken tool to ensure it's covered by the warranty. Sir Tools says that they won't have a replacement bolt until January, but we probably won't have to wait for that. If a certain box is delivered this afternoon, I may be able to entertain you all with a happy ending later tonight! Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 332k miles '95 E300 277k miles '73 Balboa 20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or
Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124
Hi Allan, Nope, the blade is fairly new - the rubber insert is soft and flexible. Maybe I'll replace it anyway. Talked to Rusty who told be the wiper transmission is what operates the in/out movement of the blade arm and it's *expensive* - like over $500! He suggested I try to find a used one. Kaleb! I used some Lubricant (that’s what it said on the can ;-^ ) No silicone as far as I could tell. Do you have any good used ones? After talking with Rusty it sounds like my WW is on the way out. It's been dry recently so that may help extend the lifespan. Let me know Kaleb -- Thx LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Allan Streib Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 10:11 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124 Are the blades old? Hard, old blades can skip and chatter even on wet glass. l02tur...@comcast.net writes: Hi Gang, My wife told me the WW was acting funny (she always talks in highly technical terms) so I checked it out tonight – because we’re having a snow storm tomorrow. Great timing, huh? Anyway, it sounds like the wiper blade is dry and dragging across the glass. It wasn’t as I sprayed it with cleaner fluid. I lubricated the mechanism as much as I could without disassembling anything. It’s a bit better. But I worry. Anyone BTDT? -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?
I replaced the ContiPro's on my '91 300D last Feb (got ~70K Mi) with a set of Kuhmo's. WHile I dislike sending money to China they were too good a deal to pass up. So far (~20K mi) they have been excellent - great in rain, snow and dry. Plus they seem to be wearing very slowly. It's getting harder and harder to find 14's (for my MGB) and gradually getting harder finding 15s. I suspect 15s will virtually disappear (except from the vintage tire sellers) as 16 becomes the new standard. LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Max Dillon Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 6:34 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60? Worn suspension on my '87 wagon has killed the Continental ContiProContact tires after about 40k miles. I'm in the process of rebuilding rear suspension and installing new front struts, and I need to decide which replacement tires to get. Unfortunately Tire Rack had the latest version of the ContiProContact is on back order (195/65R15 in the 91H service rating), so I've spent some time looking for something else. Should I go with the 205/60 tires? It looks like there's more variety and lower prices for that profile tire. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 332k miles '95 E300 277k miles '73 Balboa 20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124
Wow! As Rusty explained it, the transmissions are the expensive part - seems whoever took the motors must not have been knowledgeable - or maybe they wanted the Copper? LarryT -Original Message- From: Max Dillon Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 4:06 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124 PGA may be our friend - see my earlier post with their URL. On my foray to the pick-n-pull a few weeks ago, I noticed that all the MB WW's had been violently stripped of their motors. Very sad - all the transmission arms bent, all the plastic/rubber covers ripped and broken off. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of l02tur...@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 3:42 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124 Hi Max, The movement is slow and sounds like it's on a dry surface - even though I wet it down.I removed the cover you mentioned and lubed the shaft under the cover - helped a little. See my reply to Allan where I discuss Rusty's phone call. Sounds like we both have a new transmission in out future. I'm starting a search for a used one at Rusty's suggestion... New one's are over $500. Take care -- LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Max Dillon Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 7:41 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124 Did you lubricate because the movement is too slow? On my '95, the plastic cover over the reticulating mechanism is easy to pop-off - there are two catches at the bottom, you simply pull a little and it should pop off. You'll have access to clean and lube everything but the shaft which comes out of the motor. On my '87, the cover is screwed down and the entire WW assembly must be removed in order to properly clean/lubricate. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of l02tur...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:57 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124 Hi Gang, My wife told me the WW was acting funny (she always talks in highly technical terms) so I checked it out tonight – because we’re having a snow storm tomorrow. Great timing, huh? Anyway, it sounds like the wiper blade is dry and dragging across the glass. It wasn’t as I sprayed it with cleaner fluid. I lubricated the mechanism as much as I could without disassembling anything. It’s a bit better. But I worry. Anyone BTDT? TIA - LarryT 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124
I'll try some M1 - ATF. We're supposed to get more snow this weekend - Thanks agn LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 5:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124 I was thinking more like ATF, wheel bearing grease would be way too think. On 12/16/2010 10:48 AM, Allan Streib wrote: Wheel bearing grease is pretty thick. What about synthetic motor oil or ATF? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?
I put Goodyear Eagles (195-65-15s) on the 91 300D shortly after we bought it and was very disappointed with their performance - poor wet, poor dry and rapid wear. The Kuhmo Extsa's on it now seem the opposite! I guess the car is very important when it comes to tire performance - we had exactly the opposite results -- Go figger - LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Mitch Haley Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 8:13 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60? Max Dillon wrote: So does anyone on this list run 205/60R15 tires on a 124? I'd like to stay with the factory rating, but I'm considering whatever trade-off may be required if I can save $100 or so. My 2.3-16v came with proper size worn out Goodyears (205/55vr15 on aftermarket rims.) Those Eagles were hard and shiny, but it cornered better than with the new Kumhos I put on it (195/65/15 on narrower 190D rims) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did startekinfo kill the free EPC accounts?
Don't know if this has been answered or not but I have been able to log in without a problem. I reset my membership in Nov. 10 when the old one expired. I recall having trouble getting back to the Free membership. Good luck -- LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Walt Zarnoch Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 1:10 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Did startekinfo kill the free EPC accounts? Hey all, Just tried to login to the EPC, and it's saying my username can't be found. Oddly enough, I can reset my password, and it has all the correct info for that. When I tried renewing the subscription, it said Subscription Renewal is not allowed. My subscription is set to run out on 06/21/11 at 08:45 AM EAST according to my welcome email. When I went to create a new account, it hit me up for $18 a day, on up to $3K for a one year subscription, with no free option... It worked last month just fine, so I'm a bit weirded out by this... Did they kill the free accounts in an ill-conceived grab for cash? Walt, who's wondering how the heck he'll find the part number for the oil pump pickup gasket on an NA 617 from a 78 300D, among other things... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124 (KALEB -- Need your help)
Hello Kaleb, Pls see my reply to Allan. re: the lubricant - the can said Lubricant. I know, I should be more picky. But I was trying to help the WW in preparation of a small snow storm moving through today and that was all I could find. Thx Kaleb - Hopefully you have one for a low price --- LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 9:11 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124 What do you lube it with? On 12/16/2010 6:41 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Did you lubricate because the movement is too slow? On my '95, the plastic cover over the reticulating mechanism is easy to pop-off - there are two catches at the bottom, you simply pull a little and it should pop off. You'll have access to clean and lube everything but the shaft which comes out of the motor. On my '87, the cover is screwed down and the entire WW assembly must be removed in order to properly clean/lubricate. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of l02tur...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:57 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124 Hi Gang, My wife told me the WW was acting funny (she always talks in highly technical terms) so I checked it out tonight – because we’re having a snow storm tomorrow. Great timing, huh? Anyway, it sounds like the wiper blade is dry and dragging across the glass. It wasn’t as I sprayed it with cleaner fluid. I lubricated the mechanism as much as I could without disassembling anything. It’s a bit better. But I worry. Anyone BTDT? TIA - LarryT 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1170 / Virus Database: 426/3317 - Release Date: 12/15/10 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124
Hi Max, The movement is slow and sounds like it's on a dry surface - even though I wet it down.I removed the cover you mentioned and lubed the shaft under the cover - helped a little. See my reply to Allan where I discuss Rusty's phone call. Sounds like we both have a new transmission in out future. I'm starting a search for a used one at Rusty's suggestion... New one's are over $500. Take care -- LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Max Dillon Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 7:41 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124 Did you lubricate because the movement is too slow? On my '95, the plastic cover over the reticulating mechanism is easy to pop-off - there are two catches at the bottom, you simply pull a little and it should pop off. You'll have access to clean and lube everything but the shaft which comes out of the motor. On my '87, the cover is screwed down and the entire WW assembly must be removed in order to properly clean/lubricate. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of l02tur...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:57 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124 Hi Gang, My wife told me the WW was acting funny (she always talks in highly technical terms) so I checked it out tonight – because we’re having a snow storm tomorrow. Great timing, huh? Anyway, it sounds like the wiper blade is dry and dragging across the glass. It wasn’t as I sprayed it with cleaner fluid. I lubricated the mechanism as much as I could without disassembling anything. It’s a bit better. But I worry. Anyone BTDT? TIA - LarryT 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Beam patterns from different times and and countries.
Hi Max -- You asked forget to paste in the URL Probably, I'm famous for that ;-) Try this: http://www.danielsternlighting.com/products/products.html Sorry 'bout that! ;-) Take care -- LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Max Dillon Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 7:42 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Beam patterns from different times and and countries. Did you forget to paste in the URL? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of l02tur...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:48 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Beam patterns from different times and and countries. This website has a excellent explanation of the different bulbs - their wattage, useage, etc along with images of many different lens'.Very informative. This guy makes a great relay kit for Porsche (and others) headlights so they can take more power safely. LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: relng...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 8:14 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Beam patterns from different times and and countries. ..Isn't the lamp lens customized for lighting patterns in different countries? Maybe 4 was the US pattern?.. It is for right or left hand traffic. Beyond that, the beam patterns with H-4s have been the same for decades. For the one example I know about, the stock headlights in my '95 W202 C280 used H-4 (100/160W) bulbs producing the Euro beam pattern with the low beam sharp cutoff which is the same beam pattern my 2008 C300's Bi-Xenon low beams have. And the old Cibie Z-Beams in my Porsche with JC Whitney 100/160W H-4s (four relays) have the exact same pattern. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Beam patterns from different times and and countries.
This website has a excellent explanation of the different bulbs - their wattage, useage, etc along with images of many different lens'.Very informative. This guy makes a great relay kit for Porsche (and others) headlights so they can take more power safely. LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: relng...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 8:14 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Beam patterns from different times and and countries. ..Isn't the lamp lens customized for lighting patterns in different countries? Maybe 4 was the US pattern?.. It is for right or left hand traffic. Beyond that, the beam patterns with H-4s have been the same for decades. For the one example I know about, the stock headlights in my '95 W202 C280 used H-4 (100/160W) bulbs producing the Euro beam pattern with the low beam sharp cutoff which is the same beam pattern my 2008 C300's Bi-Xenon low beams have. And the old Cibie Z-Beams in my Porsche with JC Whitney 100/160W H-4s (four relays) have the exact same pattern. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124
Hi Gang, My wife told me the WW was acting funny (she always talks in highly technical terms) so I checked it out tonight – because we’re having a snow storm tomorrow. Great timing, huh? Anyway, it sounds like the wiper blade is dry and dragging across the glass. It wasn’t as I sprayed it with cleaner fluid. I lubricated the mechanism as much as I could without disassembling anything. It’s a bit better. But I worry. Anyone BTDT? TIA - LarryT 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 Transmission manual
The way torrents work is: Find a torrent from one of the many Torrent sites for the subject you are looking for - but before you do that, donload and install one of the torrent downloaders like utorrent or bittorrent (www.bittorrent.com) Click Download on the Torrent for the desired subject - the Open when the menu pops up. It will open Bit torrent or utorrent as you chose and request a location to save the downloaded file. it will take a while to download depending on how many people are also downloading the same file. After you download a file you are asked to leave your utorrent/bittorrent open so the file you downloaded can be downloaded by others. The more who do this, the faster downloads occur. I've had 1 hour TV programs download in 10 minutes and car images take weeks. Once the file is downloaded you can view it if the form is pdf or similar. If it is a rar file you will have to get a translator. But no big deal regardless. As with anything having to do with the net and downloads, it's a good idea to have a effective antivirus in effect. I use Norton provided by Comcast which has caught all the bugs so far. I know it is considered illegal to download copyrighted material - unless it is considered a library or a loan from a friend - then it's OK - but digital libraries are a no-no. Just so you'll know the official line.. Let me know if you have any questions. LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Mountain Man Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 2:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Transmission manual Dieselhead wrote: If somebody wants to get the files I don't mind hosting them, unless someone else will do so. I don't want to go to pirate bay or East european websites. Some are legit, but many are not. I have a W123 folder that came out of the torrent zip file - which I tossed, or it downloaded as a folder. Shall I zip and email to you? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Headlights Q
My 78 240D has a recent rock hit in one headlight glass. The bulb is ok but the glass is toast. Now off to Rustyland for a replacement. Hpefully it's easy to replace - can't be too hard -- It's always something - LarryT 91 300D 78 240D -Original Message- From: Dieselhead Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 2:38 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Headlights Q Bosch 7 H4s are great. They do have a distinct upper/left cutout thay may take some getting used to. I have used them since 1973, I think. Still have the originals and most of the subsequent ones. Silver is still good. For my bucks, at least when I bought em and they were made in der vaterland, they were the best. The ones you buy now may be made in lower slobovia, so who knows? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Headlights Q 78 240D W123
after I sent this I began to think I am probably wrong about it having a bulb - it's probably a sealed beam - right? It's stock as far as I know LarryT 78 240D -Original Message- From: l02tur...@comcast.net Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 3:27 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Headlights Q My 78 240D has a recent rock hit in one headlight glass. The bulb is ok but the glass is toast. Now off to Rustyland for a replacement. Hpefully it's easy to replace - can't be too hard -- It's always something - LarryT 91 300D 78 240D -Original Message- From: Dieselhead Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 2:38 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Headlights Q Bosch 7 H4s are great. They do have a distinct upper/left cutout thay may take some getting used to. I have used them since 1973, I think. Still have the originals and most of the subsequent ones. Silver is still good. For my bucks, at least when I bought em and they were made in der vaterland, they were the best. The ones you buy now may be made in lower slobovia, so who knows? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?
Hi Max, Last Summer you were prepping for a rear suspension repair upgrade. At the time several people (incl. me) requested a list parts needed. Were you ever able to put that list onto paper? Would love to see it - still no specific problems but it's one of those problems that sneak up on you without noticing. I assume the '95 is all back together by now? Driving nicely I hope? Sorry if you have gone over this - there are so many MBZ posts I often get behind in reading all of them. Hope I don't miss something important... Did you notice a big improvement? TIA - Larry T 91 300D -Original Message- From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 7:41 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT? I'll send it directly (anyone else need it?) but I'm not sure it will all apply to you, as the hardware changed at some point, increasing the bolt size from M10 to M12 I believe. Maybe someone here is smart enough to know if the larger bolts will be fine as long as ALL the camber/torque/strut/etc arms are replaced along with bushings and sleeves? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Larry T Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 4:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT? Hey Max - When you get that list, please share it, OK?? My '91 300D might need a similar rebuild one of these days Thx LarryT 91 300D In God We Trust -- From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 1:34 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT? Dieselvolk, I'm putting together a Rusty-gram to get the rubber and hardware bits so that I can rebuild the rear suspension on my '95 E300. I'm planning to go whole hog: differential to sub frame mounts, sub frame to body mounts, and all the various bushings and torque arms and struts that hold the wheel carrier in position. I'm expecting at least a boat ride at this year's Rusty-Q, as I've probably already made two or three of his boat payments. Someone, I believe it was Dieselhead, recently shared their observations, and I remember that removing the mounts that hold sub frame to body was loads of fun and games. What tools/hardware should I gather in advance to help this procedure along? Can I rent the $$$ tools somewhere? Any other tidbits of wisdom will be appreciated. Still smoking, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 328k miles '95 E300 275k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 140
Kaleb - You wrote The S600s are to be avoided at any cost Is the problem with the S/SL600 all in the engine? Or are the related systems the problem - and why? Thanks for sharing - (BTW, did you have a LF door actuator?) LarryT -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 11:00 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 140 I replaced the wiring harness in my 140 diesel for about $250, not a big deal. On 12/11/2010 9:57 PM, Dave Walton wrote: Replacing all the wiring harnesses on my 94 S350 was$400. If you are used to pricing you typically see on parts for a 240 (the last 240 I bought cost me $157 for the whole running car), then yes they are expensive but then it's my favorite money pit. The S600s are to be avoided at any cost. A local guy here learned that the hard way and I learned it from him before I bought one. If you are concerned about the electronics, then get a 98 or 99 that has a standard ODBII port. You can debug those with a Harbor Freight code reader. The only people I know who complain about W140's are those who have not owned them or who own ones that are so far gone they should scrapped. It's a sweet ride! If you are unfortunate enough to be stuck with a 99 S500 with ESP, I'll take it off you hands for $500 :-) -Dave Walton -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 959
EM - IMO it's a German thing. Look at the German tanks of WW2 - awesome and terrible machines but hell to keep running. Very complex systems required a lot of maintenance. But of course I'd love to own a 959. And yes they are legal here in some settings - but they must meet NHTSA safety reqmnts. - but a crash test is not mandated. The owner of Pelican Porsche Parts bought one last year. There's a guy in Ca who bought 6 and made the needed mods. His name escapes me at the moment - it'll probably come to me after I hit send. Start with a C perhaps. Canepa! That's it! ;-) IMHO a 996TT or 997TT is the reincarnation of the 959. Twin Turbos, AWD and great looks without the rarity and ultra high cost - would love to one. Unfortunately, the 911/997TT doesn't have that great looking 959 rear wing, Now, a McLaren F1 is another kettle of fish! LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: relng...@aol.com Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 12:44 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 959 ...What was the saying about the old Porsche 959. The Porsche engineers see no reason to make it simple, when they can make it with 3 times the number of parts, and cost 10 times more, and do the same job... Well but, that was 1987 and what other cars could do 200mph then? Never certified here but the rest of the world bought them all. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CL Scam?
I ran across a similar scam for a 98 911 Turbo - a $40k-$50K car that he was willing to sell for $12K. He said the car was in Italy and if I would commit to buy and put a small deposit up ($1500 IIRC) he ship it to the airport nearest me. I asked for details and it seemed the car was at a shipping location and he could not access it - but he assured m it would be easy to inspect/reject one it arrived at my local airport. I have a email friend in UK who offered to go to Italy and inspect the car - if as advertised he tell me and I'd send the money and my friend would drive it back to UK for me to ship back. Never heard from the seller after that... LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: roger...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 8:35 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] CL Scam? Yes, this is a scam. I found one for a Jeep Cherokee. Jeep was in WI and his response to my email was the same...deploying back to Af and needed to sell by Dec. 05. This was a CL in Atlanta. I searched and also found it in Dallas and LA. In Dallas, he was a childless couple with 12 cars and needed to reduce his collection. In all cases, he was selling a $12,000 Jeep for $2700. Very appealing right? I know CL is big, but just like eBay, when it looks funny, it usually is. Run don't walk from these offers. They play on the hard economic times and poor soldier being redeployed tactics. These people should be publicly punished. Best Wishes, Roger Hale Monroe, Ga. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] MBNA Cheaps out
Roger wrote It does not seem to be an unreasonable requirement from MBNA Ditto - I always considered it a bit over the top for them to provide roadside help for any MB no matter how old. LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: roger...@comcast.net Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 2:35 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] MBNA Cheaps out I received the same letter, but my copy indicated that if I had spent $100.00 within the last 18 months or continue to receive service at an authorized dealer, I would continue to get free roadside assistance. I don't see this as a major problem. I could take my car in for an alignment once a year and maintain the free roadside assistance. It does not seem to be an unreasonable requirement from MBNA. Sometimes, I think we all get spoiled with too many free items. Best Wishes, Roger Hale Monroe, Ga. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Craigslist archive?
Alex wrote: Anyone who puts their phone number in a CL ad is nuts I've had the same problem with their email forwarding service - last time I tried to sell something I was bombarded with all kinds of quick money offers. a PITA but CL does reach a lot of people for free... LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: SteveB Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 8:28 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Craigslist archive? I set up a Google Voive phone number for Craigslist. It allows me to block anyone that I do not want to hear from anymore. I have not had to block anyone but it's a nice option as well as I get text messages at my regular phone, where the number is forwarded to, and a voice mailbox I can check on the computer. Phone listings move faster for me. Steve On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 10:58 AM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote: On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 5:13 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: David Bruckmann bruckma...@transcontinental.ca writes: But surely somewhere out there is a CL archive...??? I'm not sure there would be. CL would probably attempt to thwart it if anybody tried. CL thwarts anything that will make their site useful. Decent search, for instance. I've been in the same situation as David B. more than once. How do you know if someone let an ad expire because they sold the whatever-it-was or because they gave up trying to sell it (and will therefore probably be very receptive to offers, if only you can get hold of them)? If you don't want people calling you after you've already sold something, don't put your phone number in the ad. (Anyone who puts their phone number in a CL ad is nuts anyway in my book.) If you don't want to deal with their emails, set up an autoresponder. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Door Lock Woes
Howdy - I recently asked Kaleb for the price of a used Door Lock actuator – turns out my diagnosis was wrong. When working on the door lock yesterday the tumbler assembly came out of the door with the key! So instead of an actuator problem I believe the Tumbler Assy came loose from the actuator assy. It looks like it may have been held together with a Cotter Pin or similar. My next step is to remove the inner door panel again (I’m getting pretty good at it with practice!) and see if I can tell how/where the Tumbler and Lock Assy attach. No help from the WSM – but it may be my searching skills rather than the Manual. I plan to check Startec but it doesn’t usually have small details like that. Has anyone done work on a W124 Door Lock Assy? Especially where the Tumbler Lock Actuator meet. Thanks to all Merry Christmas! (It’ll be here soon!) LarryT 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Door Lock Woes
Thx Wilton - great suggestion. If I can't find a decent sketch/etc. of the area I will open up the other side. Thx Agn, LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: WILTON Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 12:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Door Lock Woes 'Haven't done any work on a 124 door lock assembly, but I'd bet that that lock assemblies on both sides of the car are identical, as they are on a 123 and 126 such that they can be exchanged from one side to the other, or view the other to see how the first one goes together, works, etc. Wilton . - Original Message - From: l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 11:46 AM Subject: [MBZ] Door Lock Woes Howdy - I recently asked Kaleb for the price of a used Door Lock actuator – turns out my diagnosis was wrong. When working on the door lock yesterday the tumbler assembly came out of the door with the key! So instead of an actuator problem I believe the Tumbler Assy came loose from the actuator assy. It looks like it may have been held together with a Cotter Pin or similar. My next step is to remove the inner door panel again (I’m getting pretty good at it with practice!) and see if I can tell how/where the Tumbler and Lock Assy attach. No help from the WSM – but it may be my searching skills rather than the Manual. I plan to check Startec but it doesn’t usually have small details like that. Has anyone done work on a W124 Door Lock Assy? Especially where the Tumbler Lock Actuator meet. Thanks to all Merry Christmas! (It’ll be here soon!) LarryT 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover metal Tube ?
Thanks Max - Hopefully you're right about me getting it all out. The difficulty with trying to blow the tube clear is the ball bearing check valve - as I understand it, I may be able to put pressure on the bottom end of the tube but the small hole at the top of the tube seems to small to let anything through. It's been a couple of weeks since I found the problem and so far no indication that anything is wrong. So hopefully I got by without any damage. I'll do a Oil Analysis after I have a couple thousand miles to see if there's anything odd. Merry Christmas -- LarryT 91 300D 2.5T -Original Message- From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 6:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover metal Tube ? I think your theory of a plastic remnant from the filter getting sucked up to the hole on the outside of the tube and then partially sucked into the tube is correct. I'll bet that when you pulled on it, you got it all out. Whatever is left will flow back to the pan, and then either settle out and leave with the next oil change or get sucked up by the pump, and filtered by the oil filter, and then taken out. Worst case would be clogging of the oil jets which cool the pistons, which would probably result in melted piston syndrome. Maybe you can blow air through the small hole, or force oil through, and then catch what comes out the bottom and sample for plastic? -Max From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com on behalf of l02tur...@comcast.net Sent: Sun 11/21/2010 12:19 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover metal Tube ? Thanks Max and all others who helped ;-) It's on the 91 300D - the engine seems fine. I switched to Shell Rotella T organic 15W40 - I read they have more Lubricity additive than other oils. So far I cannot detect a difference other than slightly higher oil pressure at fully warmed up idle. I believe Shell makes a Synthetic Rotella T (Triple T perhaps?) I may try next time. Back to the plastic film in the metal tube - there's a ball bearing in the tip to prevent oil flowing upward in the tube - which may be why I got so little air when I tried to blow air from that end.I need to read the PDF you provided - I'll try soaking the tube in Solvent - perhaps lacquer thinner. I still have the piece I pulled out - will see what dissolves that the best... Thanks to all who helped - (I'll see if I can find that nitwit who does oil analysis) ;-) LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 7:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover metal Tube ? Which car? Engine is probably toast. Well, maybe not, after reading procedure 18-0999a on page 6 it says that the center tube (aka return flow pipe) provides finely filtered oil back into the oil pan. So if this hole was plugged, flow to the engine bearings is NOT affected, but less oil filtering is going on. I know a fellow who sells these engine oil analysis kits, the lab results might help determine if any damage was done? ;) -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of l02tur...@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 7:14 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover metal Tube ? I posted this on the 15th but rec'd no replies - I'll try again: The long metal tube attached to the Filter Canister Cover has a hole in the bottom and a hole near the top. The upper hole had what appeared to be a piece of plastic-like paper partly in the hole (like the cellopane on a pack of cigarettes but much stronger). I pulled it and believe all came out although I had to tug pretty hard.I tried to blow through the tube opening with my compressor and I got some oil seepage from the hole. I'm assuming the piece of stuff (I think I'll retrieve it from the trash) was stuck to the filter perhaps? and came loose then was sucked into the upper hole? Don't know how long it's been like this --- What is the tube for? What do the holes do? Can the tube be removed from the cover? Thanks - LarryT 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com http://www.okiebenz.com/ For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com http://www.okiebenz.com/ For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover metal Tube ?
Thx Wilton - Did you ever figure out where it came from? I'll look very carefully at the next filter before I put another one it - Thx for the info - LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: WILTON Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 11:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover metal Tube ? Years ago, I found the same type piece of plastic protruding from the same hole in the center filter tube of one of my MB's; don't remember which one; I pulled it out; 'never noticed anything else related to it. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 6:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover metal Tube ? I think your theory of a plastic remnant from the filter getting sucked up to the hole on the outside of the tube and then partially sucked into the tube is correct. I'll bet that when you pulled on it, you got it all out. Whatever is left will flow back to the pan, and then either settle out and leave with the next oil change or get sucked up by the pump, and filtered by the oil filter, and then taken out. Worst case would be clogging of the oil jets which cool the pistons, which would probably result in melted piston syndrome. Maybe you can blow air through the small hole, or force oil through, and then catch what comes out the bottom and sample for plastic? -Max From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com on behalf of l02tur...@comcast.net Sent: Sun 11/21/2010 12:19 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover metal Tube ? Thanks Max and all others who helped ;-) It's on the 91 300D - the engine seems fine. I switched to Shell Rotella T organic 15W40 - I read they have more Lubricity additive than other oils. So far I cannot detect a difference other than slightly higher oil pressure at fully warmed up idle. I believe Shell makes a Synthetic Rotella T (Triple T perhaps?) I may try next time. Back to the plastic film in the metal tube - there's a ball bearing in the tip to prevent oil flowing upward in the tube - which may be why I got so little air when I tried to blow air from that end.I need to read the PDF you provided - I'll try soaking the tube in Solvent - perhaps lacquer thinner. I still have the piece I pulled out - will see what dissolves that the best... Thanks to all who helped - (I'll see if I can find that nitwit who does oil analysis) ;-) LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 7:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover metal Tube ? Which car? Engine is probably toast. Well, maybe not, after reading procedure 18-0999a on page 6 it says that the center tube (aka return flow pipe) provides finely filtered oil back into the oil pan. So if this hole was plugged, flow to the engine bearings is NOT affected, but less oil filtering is going on. I know a fellow who sells these engine oil analysis kits, the lab results might help determine if any damage was done? ;) -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of l02tur...@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 7:14 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover metal Tube ? I posted this on the 15th but rec'd no replies - I'll try again: The long metal tube attached to the Filter Canister Cover has a hole in the bottom and a hole near the top. The upper hole had what appeared to be a piece of plastic-like paper partly in the hole (like the cellopane on a pack of cigarettes but much stronger). I pulled it and believe all came out although I had to tug pretty hard.I tried to blow through the tube opening with my compressor and I got some oil seepage from the hole. I'm assuming the piece of stuff (I think I'll retrieve it from the trash) was stuck to the filter perhaps? and came loose then was sucked into the upper hole? Don't know how long it's been like this --- What is the tube for? What do the holes do? Can the tube be removed from the cover? Thanks - LarryT 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com http://www.okiebenz.com/ For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com http://www.okiebenz.com/ For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
OK Guys - I have a similar problem on a used Dell Laptop- but it seems the PO passworded the BIOS. Before Win launches it asks for a PW and so far nothing has gotten me past it. I asked Dell (IIRC) for help and they wanted all kinds of history - like the PO it was bought on, when, how much, etc. Naturally I don’t have any of that. Right now it's a $25 doorstop. ;-) I'll try some of the solutions you all mentioned... LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: harry watkins Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 11:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Need computer help I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first page. This came with the stuff when I bought everything but the real-estate from a closed golf course. The PO and one of the counter workers have given me everything they can think of but nothing has worked. It comes up with the username displayed and has a blank for the password. Any ideas? Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] eBay 300D 2.5T
Alex wrote: The foglights are one of my favorite features Ditto - my wife drives out W124 at night often and uses the fog lights to watch for deer on the edge of the road. The fogs spread a lot of light to the L R. Very helpful. The 123 fogs never seemed to do anything -- LarryT -Original Message- From: Alex Chamberlain Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2010 1:15 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] eBay 300D 2.5T On Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 7:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I saw that car, looks like somebody painted the headlight doors. Stupid thing to do. The foglights are one of my favorite features on the W124. Unlike the under-the-bumper white foglights on most cars, they actually work, and have saved my bacon more than once (driving in heavy fog that the regular lights just bounce off). Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT netbooks NOW -- NEED PARTS FOR MY '91 300D
Thx Guys - went to Kaleb's website and found the right email address - LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: OK Don Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 9:49 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT netbooks NOW -- NEED PARTS FOR MY '91 300D Bzzzt - wrong. This is the list email address. On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 8:41 PM, l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Hey Kaleb - I think this is your personal email - but likely not -- 1st, Acer makes one of the very best laptops - I've owned one as well as several others and it was the best. I know this is a reply to a Aug 09 post ;-) Hope the Acer is still kicking? -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
I had Vista for a while - then, it slowed dramatically and I could not understand why. I decided to reinstall and start over. I had the original recover discs that came with the laptop - but once installed again, it locked the administrator out - according to Toshiba I needed to return the machine for warranty work - which always costs $30 or $40.Instead of putting more $ into Vista I'd go ahead and buy Win7 from Costco. It is a major improvement over Vista IMO. Now that I've gotten used to Win7 quirks it is a improvement. The biggest problem I have with Win is when navigating folders. If I delete a folder for instance, the cursor pops back up to the top of the page when the delete is done. A PITA then working with stuff because I must keep navigating back to where I was. Unfortunately there are problems with the drivers I am still fixing. But my printer (an HP Photo 7230 or something) only had a fix for the driver - there was no direct driver for my printer and I am using a driver for another HP machine - which doesn't have the proper stuff to use the Card Reader on the printer. HP says that's the best driver available. So for now, I have features on my printer I am unable to use. I had to visit various manufacturer sites to get driver updates for the sound card, mouse, etc. PITA - but it's still better than Vista. I am not a fan of Vista. I still prefer XP Pro to either of these. IMO all MS does with these new OS's is add some lights and colors when they should have just fixed the true problems. I don't think XP had many problems but my new laptop came with vista and XP did not have the correct drivers to run the SATA HD (trust me, I tried). Drivers are available but MS (deliberately IMO) made it very hard to install those drivers. Lots of fun - LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Harry Watkins Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 8:41 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help I followed Loren's advice and did a clean Vista install. I then installed all the updates, including ser pack 2. I'm told that Vista is not a bad system after the updates, we'll see. So far its cooking good. Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 7:17 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help OK Guys - I have a similar problem on a used Dell Laptop- but it seems the PO passworded the BIOS. Before Win launches it asks for a PW and so far nothing has gotten me past it. I asked Dell (IIRC) for help and they wanted all kinds of history - like the PO it was bought on, when, how much, etc. Naturally I don’t have any of that. Right now it's a $25 doorstop. ;-) I'll try some of the solutions you all mentioned... LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: harry watkins Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 11:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Need computer help I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first page. This came with the stuff when I bought everything but the real-estate from a closed golf course. The PO and one of the counter workers have given me everything they can think of but nothing has worked. It comes up with the username displayed and has a blank for the password. Any ideas? Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
I've heard that. Unfortunately this is a Laptop and taking it apart down to the MoBo is not something I'm looking forward to. I did change the laptop screen in my Acer laptp and it was pretty easy... watched it done on Youtube which made things go easy. Don't know if ya'll know it, but there are many very helpful Instructional videos on YouTube that I find very helpful. Take care -- LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: LWB250 Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 8:56 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help Should be a jumper o the MB somewhere that will reset the password. Do some Googleing and see. That is typical with a desktop machine - if there is a BIOS password the removal and replacement of the password jumper clears the password. Dan --- On Sat, 12/4/10, l02tur...@comcast.net l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: From: l02tur...@comcast.net l02tur...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 8:17 AM OK Guys - I have a similar problem on a used Dell Laptop- but it seems the PO passworded the BIOS. Before Win launches it asks for a PW and so far nothing has gotten me past it. I asked Dell (IIRC) for help and they wanted all kinds of history - like the PO it was bought on, when, how much, etc. Naturally I don’t have any of that. Right now it's a $25 doorstop. ;-) I'll try some of the solutions you all mentioned... LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: harry watkins Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 11:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Need computer help I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first page. This came with the stuff when I bought everything but the real-estate from a closed golf course. The PO and one of the counter workers have given me everything they can think of but nothing has worked. It comes up with the username displayed and has a blank for the password. Any ideas? Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
Thx Rich - will see if I can find it. LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Rich Thomas Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 9:34 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help That linux-burn-the-program-to-a-CD utility works quite nicely, takes about 5 min once you get the CD burned. Boot off the CD, the program finds the password file, you can change or delete it, and Bobbie's yer auntie. --R On 12/4/2010 8:17 AM, l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: OK Guys - I have a similar problem on a used Dell Laptop- but it seems the PO passworded the BIOS. Before Win launches it asks for a PW and so far nothing has gotten me past it. I asked Dell (IIRC) for help and they wanted all kinds of history - like the PO it was bought on, when, how much, etc. Naturally I don’t have any of that. Right now it's a $25 doorstop. ;-) I'll try some of the solutions you all mentioned... LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: harry watkins Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 11:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Need computer help I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first page. This came with the stuff when I bought everything but the real-estate from a closed golf course. The PO and one of the counter workers have given me everything they can think of but nothing has worked. It comes up with the username displayed and has a blank for the password. Any ideas? Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT netbooks NOW -- NEED PARTS FOR MY '91 300D
Hey Kaleb - I think this is your personal email - but likely not -- 1st, Acer makes one of the very best laptops - I've owned one as well as several others and it was the best. I know this is a reply to a Aug 09 post ;-) Hope the Acer is still kicking? Mostly - I need the door lock actuator for my driver's door - '91 300D 2.5T (VIN: WDBEB28D1MB364746) Got one? If the price is right I also need one for the F Passenger door. Please reply with price and availability - Thanks! Merry Christmas! LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 6:05 PM To: Banned List ; mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] OT netbooks I had one of my employees laptop go down today, so I went by staples and bought one of these Acer netbooks as they call it, for $299. It only weights about 2 lbs and its got a 160gb hard drive and 1 gig of ram. WOW, I cant believe how nice these little computers are. This is going to be great hauling around on a car lot all day. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Unknown Part
Thanks Kaleb - sometimes the list gets so much mail it's hard for me to sort through it all. A major 'puter melt down forced me to reload a bunch of stuff and I noticed your answer to my question - Merry Christmas LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 10:48 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Unknown Part Its for the egr stuff LarryT wrote: Hi Rusty - I'm trying to identify a part I need - it's part of the accelerator linkage and located above #5 GP. It has a square electrical plug attached to the drivers side of the switch and it has two little rollers that contact part of the linkage that rotates as the pedal is pushed causing the rollers to move. One of the rollers has a flat spot. It looks almost like a Thermo-tine (sp?) device. I looked at EPC and the WSM without any luck. I will ask the list in he hopes they know what it is. BTW - I just ordered a GP Relay. Thx Larry OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2736 - Release Date: 03/11/10 01:33:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover metal Tube ?
Thanks Max and all others who helped ;-) It's on the 91 300D - the engine seems fine. I switched to Shell Rotella T organic 15W40 - I read they have more Lubricity additive than other oils. So far I cannot detect a difference other than slightly higher oil pressure at fully warmed up idle. I believe Shell makes a Synthetic Rotella T (Triple T perhaps?) I may try next time. Back to the plastic film in the metal tube - there's a ball bearing in the tip to prevent oil flowing upward in the tube - which may be why I got so little air when I tried to blow air from that end.I need to read the PDF you provided - I'll try soaking the tube in Solvent - perhaps lacquer thinner. I still have the piece I pulled out - will see what dissolves that the best... Thanks to all who helped - (I'll see if I can find that nitwit who does oil analysis) ;-) LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 7:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover metal Tube ? Which car? Engine is probably toast. Well, maybe not, after reading procedure 18-0999a on page 6 it says that the center tube (aka return flow pipe) provides finely filtered oil back into the oil pan. So if this hole was plugged, flow to the engine bearings is NOT affected, but less oil filtering is going on. I know a fellow who sells these engine oil analysis kits, the lab results might help determine if any damage was done? ;) -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of l02tur...@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 7:14 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover metal Tube ? I posted this on the 15th but rec'd no replies - I'll try again: The long metal tube attached to the Filter Canister Cover has a hole in the bottom and a hole near the top. The upper hole had what appeared to be a piece of plastic-like paper partly in the hole (like the cellopane on a pack of cigarettes but much stronger). I pulled it and believe all came out although I had to tug pretty hard.I tried to blow through the tube opening with my compressor and I got some oil seepage from the hole. I'm assuming the piece of stuff (I think I'll retrieve it from the trash) was stuck to the filter perhaps? and came loose then was sucked into the upper hole? Don't know how long it's been like this --- What is the tube for? What do the holes do? Can the tube be removed from the cover? Thanks - LarryT 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fuel stabilizer
Jerry - Without stabilizer the fuel starts to break down in 20 days or less. Actually the process begins when the refiners additive starts to wear-off. I've had excellent luck with Sta-Bil and use it in all of my vehicles that are not driven regularly. Things like lawn mowers, chain saws, etc - anything not used frequently. The time the fuel is protected depends on the amount of Stabil added - typicaly 1 oz per gallon is recommended - for long term (over winter) I use 2-3 X's that much.I believe it works (in part) by preventing important components of the gas from evaporating as quickly. As I understand it, the Stabil preserves the octane rating and the fuels ability to ignite.My lawn mower always starts on the 1st pull even after sitting for 3 or more months. To get the best from it the instructions must be followed and the engine allowed to run after Stabil is added to let the Stabil get through the fuel lines and into the carburetor/injection system. As I said, I am a believer and user of StaBil - it stays in my 911 and all small gas engines used for yard care. All have had no fuel problems except for the push mower which has suffered from the use of Ethanol - according to the repair shop the needle valve seat are damaged by Ethanol. Diesel Fuel (IMO) is more stable than gasoline and does not need Sta-bil as much. The TV commercial tells a pretty accurate story... Good luck - LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Jerry Herrman Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 7:52 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Fuel stabilizer I'm seeking answers about products such as Sta-Bil which claim to preserve your supply of gasoline and prevent it from deteriorating. 1. How long before gas deteriorates to the point of concern? I've heard 20 days and I've heard 30 days. 2. What exactly is it preventing? A bad smell, varnish? 3. How long will these products hold off the inevitable deterioration? 4. What is the shelf life of an unopened container of this stuff? 5. Shelf life of a container that has been partially used? 6. I've heard mixing old gas with new makes it OK to run in a car. Correct? 7. Does this stuff work for diesel fuel? 8. Will adding a can of fuel system cleaner (like Chevron Pro-gard) ) undo any harm that came from using old gas? this also apply to lawnmowers? Be interested in getting informed opinions. Jerry 1982 240D __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5627 (20101117) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Oil Filter Cover metal Tube ?
I posted this on the 15th but rec’d no replies – I’ll try again: The long metal tube attached to the Filter Canister Cover has a hole in the bottom and a hole near the top. The upper hole had what appeared to be a piece of plastic-like paper partly in the hole (like the cellopane on a pack of cigarettes but much stronger). I pulled it and believe all came out although I had to tug pretty hard.I tried to blow through the tube opening with my compressor and I got some oil seepage from the hole. I'm assuming the piece of stuff (I think I'll retrieve it from the trash) was stuck to the filter perhaps? and came loose then was sucked into the upper hole? Don't know how long it's been like this --- What is the tube for? What do the holes do? Can the tube be removed from the cover? Thanks - LarryT 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Oil Filter Cannister Tube
I found something strange today when changing the oil.The tube attached to the Filter Canister Cover has a hole in the bottom and a hole near the top. The upper hole had what appeared to be a piece of plastic-like paper partly in the hole. I pulled it and believe all came out although I had to tug pretty hard.I tried to blow through the tube opening with my compressor and I got some oil seepage from the hole. I'm assuming the piece of stuff (I think I'll retrieve it from the trash) was stuck to the filter perhaps? and came loose then was sucked into the upper hole? Don't know how long it's been like this --- What is the tube for? What do the holes do? Can the tube be removed from the cover? Anyone got a spare? ;-) Thx ! LarryT 91 300D 2.5T ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] ADHD
I read somewhere that something like 70% of kids entering colleges must 1st take remedial courses to learn basic math and English.Sad... BTW, There's a TV commercial pushing a new reading where babies and young kids are shown reading at very young ages. They fail to mention, the kids have memorized the photos to know what word they represent. I went to Jr HS with a bunch of kids taught like this in the local school system in the 50s and 60s (very progressive you know). Trouble is when presented with a new word they have no clue what it says. So they're lost. Others, taught phonetically can sound the word out and read it properly often learning the meaning by the context it was used in in the sentence. People always want to take the easy route it seems. It's not always the best... LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Dieselhead Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 10:50 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] ADHD Our kids got that spelling doesn't matter just get your ideas on paper crap at school in the US too. When they got home, they were told that spelling does matter, and we tried to illustrate WHY it matters. One is finishing up his Ph.D. and the other spells and writes quite nicely too. These days, if you send your kids to school, you have to unlearn them at home and teach them properly anyway. So, you may as well homeschool in the first place. You know, it was close enough that we all knew what he meant. My children, now in their 20's were taught in our schools, that it was more important to get one's ideas on the page than it was to do it correctly. I guess, on the assumption that it could be later edited and perhaps that they would learn to spell etc., by osmosis and the teachers would not have to put any real effort into such boring sujects as spelling and grammar. The result is that one of my son's has managed to learn by himself - he has a Master's Degree now - and the other is never going to win any spelling bees etc. The younger one was quite happy not to have to worry about things like spelling and at the age of 22, still does not do well in that regard. Randy On 07/11/2010 10:15 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...Around here they seem to just let the kids wonder the classrooms, wonder the halls, listen to their headphones during class, just wantever it seem. Geez A living example of the subject. Why don't you have someone edit this for you and repost it. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] made up statistics
The $40K/year number is generally in the larger cities with heavy union control - and unfortunately the places with the highest spending typically have the lowest achievement. Wash DC is one of the worst - very poor education and very high spending. This is also where minority families pushed the hardest for School Vouchers to level the playing field. But they lost, unions and politicians won. There's an excellent article called The Dumbing Down of America which can be found easily on the net - if need be I’ll be happy to send you a copy on request. It's lengthy at 700+ pages (IIRC 300+ pages are Appendixes) but each page is full of disturbing info about the American Ed. System and how it got that way.It's a well documented, well written white paper. As Jim Cathway said You want to kill something, give a government a monopoly on it. No truer words were ever spoke LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Jim Cathey Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2010 4:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] made up statistics The average cost to keep a kid in school for 6-7 hours a day varies, but it is mostly 30-40k a year, about what it costs to house a prisoner full time. We pay about $4500/year for our 3rd grader. Private, there are no subsidies whatsoever. And these kids _learn_. I remember Kindergarten, we had blocks. These kids are doing Venn diagrams... Three teachers, 22 students, four grades. They rent space in the basement of a church. You want to kill something, give a government a monopoly on it. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: 1991 mercedes 2.5 turbo diesel - $1000 (windermere)]
I know wat you mean - if it were closer I'd buy it as a spare. It’s the same color as my 91 2.5... for $1000 it would be a money saver in the long run - it's easy to spend that much over the years.. LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2010 4:05 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: 1991 mercedes 2.5 turbo diesel - $1000 (windermere)] why cant it be closer? On 11/5/2010 7:30 PM, Fred Moir wrote: Not Mine etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel rocks. Original Message Subject: 1991 mercedes 2.5 turbo diesel - $1000 (windermere) Date: Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:28:04 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please see below for more information. Visit the posting at http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/2043405364.html to contact the person who posted this. 1991 mercedes 2.5 turbo diesel Date: 2010-11-05, 8:25AM good engine bad transmission tires and interior is in good shape paint not so great engine alone is worth more than the asking price please call 386 848 7931 thanks http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab136/allsmile67/?action=viewcurrent=dee005.jpg http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab136/allsmile67/?action=viewcurrent=dee008.jpg http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab136/allsmile67/?action=viewcurrent=dee007.jpg * Location: windermere * it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests Original URL: http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/2043405364.html /this craigslist posting was forwarded to you by someone using our email-a-friend feature - if you want to prevent these, please go to: /http://www.craigslist.org/cgi-bin/te/lJnZz5CZyFGdlZHQ6lmcu42b0VmbG ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1144 / Virus Database: 424/3219 - Release Date: 10/25/10 Internal Virus Database is out of date. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] MB Info Access - to http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/
Howdy -
Tried to open http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/ but ai get a access is
forbidden. I thought I had been in before but don;t recall doing anything
different.
Is it still possible to get into this site?
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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Re: [MBZ] ODO REPAIR
There's 2 big time speedo shops for German cars are:
North Hollywood Speedometer (did all my 911 gauges)
www.nhspeedometer.com
Palo Alto Speedometer
www.paspeedo.com
Both have been around for a long time and have excellent references -
Sincerely,
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- Original Message -
From: wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 6:02 PM
Subject: [MBZ] ODO REPAIR
Anybody know name/address of speedometer repair shop?
Can't do it myself.
Wilton
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Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Tensioner Components
you wroteCheck the operation of all the drive components, idler, tensioner
and so on. If any of these have excessive play or are noisy, replace it
Good suggestion - my lower pivot was twisting so I bought all the
replacement parts - when I removed all the parts, I found the damper,
spring, tensioner and lower pivot were all bad - and with only 100k on my
engine/car I think Marshall's comment when he said In my experience, the
belt/tensioner/shock/idler assembly require attention about every 75kmi, but
not every piece needs to be replaced every time. The shock absorber seems to
be the shortest lived element. is accurate.
Sincerely,
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- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 5:04 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Tensioner Components
Here's a quick rule of thumb when replacing the serpentine belt. Check the
operation of all the drive components, idler, tensioner and so on. If any
of these have excessive play or are noisy, replace it. They don't always
last the life of the car so its a good bet to replace them if you car has
high mileage.
my 2 cents
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
-Original Message-
From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Thu, 01 Jun 2006 14:04:12 -0400
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Tensioner Components
M.Afzaal Khan wrote:
Hi! At what mileage did you have to change this.? just like to know
what
is the life of a belt tensioner and other idler pulley's associated with
it
The original tensioner arms and idlers used on '84-'85 OM60x engines
seldom lasted more than 50-75kmi. The later ones seemed good for
75-150kmi. By the '90s they may still be better (the aftermarket ones
MAY not be - I haven't had any of them in long enough to know). Factory
shocks seem to last 75+kmi while aftermarket ones seem more likely to
fail by 50kmi. The belts on my cars seem to go for 75kmi as long as the
arm and idler are in good working order (a bad arm, idler, shock or any
belt driven accessory will cause a belt to fail prematurely).
YMMV as climatic and environmental factors DO play a role in life of
these parts.
Marshall
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190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
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Re: [MBZ] Continued off topic
Hi Robert,
You wrote: actually GROWING food or RAISING the
chickens and those folks work HARD for
Couldn't agree more. My Uncle (now my cousin) has a fam in SC - that must
be one of the hardest jobs around. Long hours with low pay. He works from
4 or 5am until 9 or 10pm many days. And all that actually GROWING food or
RAISING the
chickens and those folks work HARD for expensive equipment (which is
necessary to compete) always needs maintanence.
The small farms are disappearing in this country - as little as 100 years
ago 70%-80% of the population lived in rural (i.e., farms) and now it's
reversed. Only the big corporations with huge equipment budgets and low
wages can survive. This country produces something like 60% of the *worlds*
food ! It's the more productive system ever seen but the days of the small
farm (less than 500 acres or so) is long gone.
As far as the illegal aliens coming here for work - that's a fact of life -
also, there's drug dealers and gangs coming across the border terrorizing
the US citizens living in areas where the bad guys like to go. Recently,
the Mexican army was seen on the US side of the border protecting drug
gangs! It's time to stop the traffic at the border - then deal with those
already here. But 1st, we need to secure our borders.
Anyway - have a nice weekend - it'll be here before you know it ;-)
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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- Original Message -
From: Robert Tara Ludwick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 5:18 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Continued off topic
The food costs are definitely subsidized by the cheap illegal labour. It
used to be ,here in Arkansas, farm families would survive on the extra
income that they could make working in the chicken plants ( since they
can't make enough to live on actually GROWING food or RAISING the
chickens and those folks work HARD for what little they get ) then a few
years back, Tyson started advertising in Mexico that they had jobs for
people coming this way ( for substantially less then he was paying the
locals ) and next thing you know Springdale looks like downtown
Tiajauna and the farm families have nowhere to turn for income (
especially since the few manufacturing options are steadily moving to
China )
Then to top it off, a bunch of years back Tyson started a deal to
supposedly help family farms put up more chicken houses to boost
production since it's hard to get financing for small farms ( I almost
signed on the line for this one...good thing my BS detector was tuned in
), so he'd finance the chicken houses and get the farmer to put up his
house land against it as his part. Well not too far down the line after
a clean out they would magically not get any new chicks for longer and
longer periods of time until they would default, loose their house , and
magically a few families of mexicans would be moved in to work the
operation for wages ( small wages )
There are already plenty of people here to do everything, just not for
nothing.
as far as food prices, the cost of organic foods are basically what food
should really cost if everyone involved were making a living wage.
-Robert
redghost wrote:
Maybe all this cheap stuff is not really in our best interest. it is
nice to be able to accumulate all sorts of garbage nobody really needs,
but when you have something you really want, do you go out and get the
least expensive version, or do you spend what it takes to get the right
item?
I am sure that Gary does not quibble about his ammo, since the cheap
stuff will mess up his guns. Or Rusty is going for least cost care for
his father. And who among us is looking for the cheap chinese parts
for our benz. These are all health and safety issues. Might be that
having all this cheap illegal labor is the same health and safety
discussion.
The illegals are not above breaking the law to succeed. Dealing drugs,
smuggling lord knows what, taking the place of native born or real
citizens in the schools and hospitals. Stealing identities and social
security numbers is not in the interest of most real Americans.
Could be that all the cheap fast food really is not good for us. The
plastic tomatoes and lettuce in that burger are really tasty, NOT! And
if we paid the real cost to procure the foods we ate, I think we would
be more discerning in what we tossed down our gullets.
If we see that importing labor is costing our local economy more than
it provides, we may see the real cost to the community. Walmart comes
in and sells us chinese junk, undercutting the local merchants and
those Main Street businesses fail, taking the other merchants, and in
the end the town.
On Monday, May
Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Tensioner Components
I replaced my tensioner components at 104k Miles - for me, it's easier to
change all the pieces at once - also, since the lower pivot can really
damage things if it breaks - it's the critical piece. It should be changed
as soon as you can see it is now longer aligned with the belt - it will cock
closer to the engine.
Also - to check the lower tensioner - look at it while the engine idles -
you can use a long sturdy screwdriver to pry the tensioner back into
alignment -
To change everything was ~$200 in parts from Rusty.
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 2:04 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Tensioner Components
M.Afzaal Khan wrote:
Hi! At what mileage did you have to change this.? just like to know
what
is the life of a belt tensioner and other idler pulley's associated with
it
The original tensioner arms and idlers used on '84-'85 OM60x engines
seldom lasted more than 50-75kmi. The later ones seemed good for
75-150kmi. By the '90s they may still be better (the aftermarket ones
MAY not be - I haven't had any of them in long enough to know). Factory
shocks seem to last 75+kmi while aftermarket ones seem more likely to
fail by 50kmi. The belts on my cars seem to go for 75kmi as long as the
arm and idler are in good working order (a bad arm, idler, shock or any
belt driven accessory will cause a belt to fail prematurely).
YMMV as climatic and environmental factors DO play a role in life of
these parts.
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Re: [MBZ] Seat repair again
Randy,
One thing to keep in mind - When you are assembling things - make sure
you include additional padding on each side of the seat - you want your butt
to be *cradled* in the middle of the seat - else you'll be sliding back and
forth. The tendency to make the surface close to flat will result in an
uncomfortable seating position -
Good luck -
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From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 12:57 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Seat repair again
I finally hauled the driver's seat out of my 76 300D last night and
partially dismantled it. The spring base seems
intact but has quite a bit of surface rust on it. I assume it had no paint
of any sort from the factory and this is
just the result of 30 year's exposure to humidity etc. Horsehair pad is
toast of course which was the reason for
looking into this issue. I have decided not to obtain a new horsehair pad
and am going the new route. My thought
was to use a piece of carpet to insulate the new replacement padding stuff
that I picked up at Wally Mart. Can't
recall the name but there was mention of a writeup about seat repair on
here a while back and that fibrous plasticy
stuff is what the fellow used. I am now thinking I may find some sort of
light canvas type material and use it to
wrap over the piece of carpet to hold it in place and to permit me to use
a spray adhesive to hold the fibrous
stuff in place. In the writeup the fellow used pool noodles cut down to
bolster the sides. I'm thinking that the
fibrous stuff should be sufficient if I glue some more onto the sides of
the larger piece to provide the amount of
bolster needed. There does not seem to be much bolster in the original
horsehair padding. I have not yet decided
whether I should try to stuff pool noodle material into the spring base.
It actually seems to be keeping my rear
off of the floor as it is and I don't want to make the seat too hard or to
high as the steering wheel will become
more difficult to slide under.
So, any comment from those that have done this?
Randy B
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Re: [MBZ] GP Install - 91 300D 2.5
Ned wrote: I've done it with as little as a new manifold gasket
Thanks Ned,
I'm ordering parts - I'm getting the 2 intake manifold/crossover pipe
gaskets, new fuel pipe clips and new GPs.
Is there anything else I should have on hand? I already have 1/4 3/8
torque wrenches - but it sounds like it'll be easier if I get some wobble
sockets or extensions -
Except for having a minature mechanic in my tool box - is there anything I'm
forgetting? Is any gasket compound recommended for the intake manifold
gasket or does it go on dry?
Thanks for your and others comments -
Sincerely,
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From: ned kleinhenz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 8:50 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] GP Install - 91 300D 2.5
Larry:
I agree with everything the others posted about what to have ready.
I've done it with as little as a new manifold gasket. But I don't
recommend
going that economically.
But I might add that a torque wrence is useful for getting the mainfold
back
on tight enough without
stripping the aluminum head. My 606 engine uses torx (sp?) type bolts to
fasten the manifold - so be ready in case that is what your engine has. I
bought what seems to be a good enough 1/4 torque wrench from Harbor
Freight
for ~$10 IIRC.
Ned Kleinhenz
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Re: [MBZ] GP Install - 91 300D 2.5T
I haven't checked them - because it;s easier to replace them than check them
;-) but the dash light still works fine. I do have a cold running
problem - but it;s getting better with driving.
And, I'm in no hurry to replace them - just preparing myself -
Sincerely,
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From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 4:49 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] GP Install - 91 300D 2.5T
larry, are you certain that any of the plugs are bad? they're not really
a
maintenance item unless you're in a cold clime, and i wouldn't replace
them
until the dash light stops working. Then replace all 5.
BTW, I agree - on my 123, they were a snap to replace (one 12mm
ratcheting
wrench later). the 124 plugs look like a bear.
On 5/30/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Does anyone know what the symptoms are for one bad glow plug out of five?
Do they go bad gradually or do they just wake up dead one morning?
1983 300TD
1985 300CD
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Howdy -
I plan to replace my GP's during the next week or 2 and compared to my
W123
240D, the 91 300D 2.5T looks like it's going to be a huge project. It
appears as though I need to remove the intake manifold to get access to
*any* of the GPs.
The WSM uses the old stand-by of remove the old GPs and install new
ones.
-
or something to that extent.
Anybody done this that can tell me an easier way to proceed? Else,
I'll
start removing stuff, marking everything, taking some photos and be
careful.
TIA -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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Re: [MBZ] GP Install - 91 300D 2.5T
Thanks Marshall - I'm planning t change them because I have 104k on them -
plus I have cold running problem I'm mentioned here - ahd you suggested it's
possibly carbon build up which needs driving long distances to cure - which
it;s getting. My wife drives it every day to work - 100 miles RT at 70mph.
With Summer here it should clean itself out more quickly.
Thanks to all -- I'll replace the GPs when I feel like punishing myself. ;-\
Sincerely,
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From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 5:11 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] GP Install - 91 300D 2.5T
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Does anyone know what the symptoms are for one bad glow plug out of five?
Do they go bad gradually or do they just wake up dead one morning?
I don't understand the question. When a plug goes bad the resistance
usually increase some to a lot.
A set of glow plugs in an engine that has after start glow function
doesn't last as long as they do in older cars. 90-150kmi would be good
life for an engine with 15-30 second after glow. The later engines with
up to 180 second after glow are likely to fail after 60-100kmi depending
on how many miles per cold start.
If you think the plugs are all original and you have more than 100kmi on
them, I'd CHANGE them all and keep the good ones as spares.
Marshall
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[MBZ] Wood Trim on Doors W124
Hello,
The wood trim on the drivers door is not tight against the door toward the
rear - I've searched the WSM for info about how they're attached without
success. Should I remove the whole door panel? How can I most easily
tighten the wood trim?
Sincerely,
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Re: [MBZ] GP Install - 91 300D 2.5
Ned wrote:really not that bad if you remove the intake manifold
Thanks Ned,
I guess that's the part I was dreading - and getting the auxilliary stuff
that mounts to the intake manifold looks like a bear - all those metal and
rubber lines along with accel linkage.
What gaskets should I have on hand to replace if needed? I assume the
intake manifold gaskets needs to be re-newed at the time?Anything else I
should replace?
TIA -
Sincerely,
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From: ned kleinhenz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 9:08 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] GP Install - 91 300D 2.5
Thanks to all -- I'll replace the GPs when I feel like punishing
myself.
;-\
Larry:
It's really not that bad if you remove the intake manifold.
Ned Kleinhenz
'95 E300D x2
'85 300D
'80 300TD
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Re: [MBZ] GP Install - 91 300D 2.5
Tan wrote:Check the auxillary water pump located on the fire
wall right behind #5 cylinder. Sometimes it is hard to
see from the top with the intake manifold on.
Thanks Tan - Understand all your comments - but the one above - what am I
looking for? Anything other than leaks?
BTW, what does the aux water pump do? When does it operate?
TIA -
Sincerely,
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From: Tan Qu [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 10:26 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] GP Install - 91 300D 2.5
Just taking off the cross-over pipe does not give you
much room to work with on this car. It's much easier
with the intake manifold off, especially on OM602.962
where the glow plug insertion is in a inclined
position. So you will also need the gasket at where
the intake manifold connects to the head.
There will be two or three allen bolts that will be a
little hard to get to. You will need some wobble head
extensions. Removing/re-installing these bolts to me
is the biggest part of the job. Otherwise a
straightfoward job.
A few tips if I may:
1. Clean the work area really good before you start
2. stuff the 5 holes on the head and the turbo
discharge pipe with clean rugs/paper towel once the
intake manifold is off, in case something accidentally
drop in there
3. Get a glow plug reamer. Ream the glow plug holes
before you put new plugs in.
4. Like others said, replace all injection line clips
where you are there.
5. Check the auxillary water pump located on the fire
wall right behind #5 cylinder. Sometimes it is hard to
see from the top with the intake manifold on.
Tan
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You'll need the gasket where the cross-over pipe
connects to the
manifold. when it's off is a good time to replace
all the plastic and
rubber clips that keep the injector lines from
vibrating and cracking.
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Ned wrote:really not that bad if you remove the
intake manifold
Thanks Ned,
I guess that's the part I was dreading - and
getting the auxilliary stuff
that mounts to the intake manifold looks like a
bear - all those metal and
rubber lines along with accel linkage.
What gaskets should I have on hand to replace if
needed? I assume the
intake manifold gaskets needs to be re-newed at
the time?Anything else I
should replace?
TIA -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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From: ned kleinhenz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 9:08 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] GP Install - 91 300D 2.5
Thanks to all -- I'll replace the GPs when I
feel like punishing
myself.
;-\
Larry:
It's really not that bad if you remove the
intake manifold.
Ned Kleinhenz
'95 E300D x2
'85 300D
'80 300TD
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[MBZ] Serpentine Belt Tensioner Components
Hi! Just finished replacing the components of the belt tensioner - took
about 2 hours - removed the shroud and fan then the other pieces - but I
could figure out how to get the upper pivot off - thought it was a allen
bolt but closer inspection says no. But I looked at it closely and decided
it looked fine anyway and re-used it. The lower tensioner pivot and the
spring and damper all had play in them and the engine is much quieter now.
Glad it's over ;-)
Sincerely,
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Re: [MBZ] vehicle height
The front wheels *are* a simple 'turn of a bolt', as you've heard - but
adjusting the rear means disassembling the trailing arms and re-indexing the
torsion bars for each side. Keeping track of the number of teeth you've
turned while re-installing them can be a chore - cause things are hards to
see - which is why I haven't tried to fix mine. Some of the later 911s are
easier (mines a '74) and adjustible trailing arms are available for ~$400.
When racing it might be worth it but for people like me who just want to
change to a lower height it's usually a one time thing and adjustible isn;t
worth it. It's been a couple of years I need to refresh my memory - but
there's a way to turn the t-bar one way and the piece it rests in the
opposite way a minute amount of change can be made. Mines about 3/8 out
(high on the drivers side) and I believe that's a one tooth change.
And of course, once the front and/or rear height is changed an alignment is
needed.
Sincerely,
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Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 5:05 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] vehicle height
I was under the impression that the ride height of a 911 was fairly easy to
adjust, as in the turn of a bolt or something like that. IIRC, the weld
in
kits for the VW type 1, which allowed you to re-index the torsion springs
on
the front axle beam, used to tout their system as similar to the Porsche
911
(which of course didn't have an axle beam, but that's what they claimed,
anyway).
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Thanks to Zeitgeist Marshall for their words of wisdom!
Yeah, I should probably leave well enough alone. After all, when I
lowered
my 911, one corner ended up 3/8 higher than the other side - doesn't
sound
like much - but it's noticable when viewed from the rear. Of course,
when
I
put my big a$$ in the drivers seat the difference may disappear
completely.
Casey
Olympia, WA
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'84 300D (213k)
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Re: [MBZ] Pull the whole engine?
you asked: might be easier to remove the entire engine and
transmission.
It will be much easier with it out of the car. But in addition to the hoist
you should probably invest in a engine stand - running less than $75 around
here. WHen the engine and/or tranny is hanging from the hoist it will not
be properly supprted and you'l find it hard to keep it properly supported in
slings/chains/etc and still have access to the things you need. You'll find
you must move the slings around to get to things as you remove things like
the oil pan etc.
Also, the stand will allow you to rotate the engine for much easier access -
but be careful as it's very heavy and when not secured with a bolt/pin to
prevent it turning it will rotate before you know it - taking with it
anything you may on it - like your hands, ratchet, etc.
Doing it out of the car is much easier but you must have the proper
equipment to do it safely.
When I rebuilt my 240D I didn't have any trouble with the AC - I unbolted it
and pulled it to one side and wired it in place. Not a problem. Don't know
about the tranny - that requires a *lot* of under car work and I didn;t take
that route when I pulled the engine alone.
One thing to remember - whether you remove the engine with the tranny or
seperate them later - make sure the torque converter stays against the
tranny - the fingers on the TC must be properly engaged into the front pump
or the pump and TC will be damaged. The books usually talk at length about
this - just pay attention.
Good luck -
Sincerely,
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Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 3:13 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Pull the whole engine?
I'm the nut who is cleaning up the 606 engine in a 124, after its vacuum
pump disintegrated. I can only find a few hours per week to work on it.
So
this has become a long project.
I've got the top of the engine cleaned out and reassembled. Now I need to
remove the oil pan to clean out the ball bearings and debris that settled
below.
Looking at the Service Manual Library on CD, the official procedure is to
raise the engine without removing it, to remove the oil pan. But that
involves laying under the car to remove the torsion bar, oil cooler and
many
other things. Then loosening the oil pan and removing the oil pump
(probably
by feel.) to then screw around and wiggle the pan out from between the
cassis and engine block, while rotating the crank. Sounds like a major
PITA
from the description.
I'm wondering if it might be easier to remove the entire engine and
transmission.
I bought a handy-dandy 2 ton engine hoist from Sams Club. (A lot like the
one sold by HF) But I probably should not lay under an engine that is
being
supported by a hydraulic hoist anyway.
With the engine removed from the car, it seems like things would be safer
and easier to see and work on. The Service Manual procedure 2400HB for
engine removal does not sound any worse than procedure 7500HA for oil pan
removal.
But I don't know what I don't know. Has anybody been here before, and can
tell me how difficult it is to remove and re-install the engine?
Thanks,
Ned Kleinhenz
'95 E300D x2
'85 300D
'80 300TD
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Re: [MBZ] vehicle height
My first job out of high school was as a mechanics apprentice at a
VW/Porsche deaership and I've always been a fan of VWs - hot rod and stock.
One of the german mechanics had a 65 bug with dual carbs,etc and it was
amazingly fast. Of course, whenever a Porsche came in for service I'd try
to get the ticket - but they kept me on a short lease - plus they nicknamed
me Lassie because my hair was a little long. I'd get 356s for oil changes
and of course, a road test was needed. 18 yrs old driving a Porsche - what
could be cooler? The 356s were very fast also - they were pretty light.
This was the late 60s and the 911s were pretty popular - I remember a 67
911S Targa -in Bahama Yellow - Awesome was the only adjective that fit. ;-)
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- Original Message -
From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 8:22 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] vehicle height
IIRC, Porsche and VW (w/IRS rear suspension) share a similar rear end
design. In high school, I owned a '72 VW Fastback that I had torsion bars
at all four wheels. I re-indexed each of them, dropping at least two full
inches--it was low. Type III VWs use a similar splined torsion bar,
both front and back, which allows you to adjust your ride height
relatively
easily. I think I had to do one of the rears twice because I didn't take
careful enough note of where the splines were to begin with.
btw: A balanced and counterweighted 1641cc with dual Webers, coupled with
that suspension geometry could really scoot, and take the corners too. It
was a fun car.
On 5/29/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The front wheels *are* a simple 'turn of a bolt', as you've heard -
but
adjusting the rear means disassembling the trailing arms and re-indexing
the
torsion bars for each side. Keeping track of the number of teeth you've
turned while re-installing them can be a chore - cause things are hards
to
see - which is why I haven't tried to fix mine. Some of the later 911s
are
easier (mines a '74) and adjustible trailing arms are available for
~$400.
When racing it might be worth it but for people like me who just want to
change to a lower height it's usually a one time thing and adjustible
isn;t
worth it. It's been a couple of years I need to refresh my memory -
but
there's a way to turn the t-bar one way and the piece it rests in the
opposite way a minute amount of change can be made. Mines about 3/8 out
(high on the drivers side) and I believe that's a one tooth change.
And of course, once the front and/or rear height is changed an alignment
is
needed.
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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- Original Message -
From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 5:05 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] vehicle height
I was under the impression that the ride height of a 911 was fairly easy
to
adjust, as in the turn of a bolt or something like that. IIRC, the
weld
in
kits for the VW type 1, which allowed you to re-index the torsion
springs
on
the front axle beam, used to tout their system as similar to the
Porsche
911
(which of course didn't have an axle beam, but that's what they
claimed,
anyway).
On 5/29/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks to Zeitgeist Marshall for their words of wisdom!
Yeah, I should probably leave well enough alone. After all, when I
lowered
my 911, one corner ended up 3/8 higher than the other side - doesn't
sound
like much - but it's noticable when viewed from the rear. Of course,
when
I
put my big a$$ in the drivers seat the difference may disappear
completely.
Casey
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Re: [MBZ] Pull the whole engine?
You asked Don't you have to separate them to mount the engine on a
stand?
Yep - the engine will mount to the 'engine stand' using the bolt holes where
the engine and tranny meet - seperate them and then attach it to the stand.
You'll need to make sure you have some quality bolts that will take the
weight of the engine - which I'm guessing is in the 400# range - maybe 500#
with the tranny.
I prefer to remove just the engine - that way you won't need to disconnect
the prop shaft (noting the orientation of the flanges to each other so the
balance isn't disturbed) or the shift mechanism, the large brace under the
tranny that supports it - not sure what's involved on your MB but other cars
can be difficult - and one of the larger problems is having enough room in
front of the engine as you tilt the eng/tranny assy to remove it so the
radiator isn't damaged unless you plan to remove it also in which case the
oil cooler lines will also be disconnected and they'll leak quite a bit -
you also may have to contend with the radiator bracket (the frame that
surrounds the radiator) which cannot be removed as I recall. Removing just
the engine means you remove the engine/trans mounting bolts and then you'll
need 4 or so to clean. Place a 2x4 across the torque converter and bolt it
in place using one of the eng/mounting mounting holes to keep the TC in
place.
But if you want to remove them both together study the underside of the
transmission carefullyas you'll also need to disconnect the speedo, vacuum
lines and the bracket that supports the exhaust (at least on W123s).
Good luck - let us know how to help -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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- Original Message -
From: ned kleinhenz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Diesel List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 9:01 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Pull the whole engine?
Thanks for the feedback and information.
I intend to remove the engine and transmission as a unit and leave them
together.
Don't you have to separate them to mount the engine on a stand?
I think I can set the whole works on large blocks at the
motor/transmission
mount points as someone suggested.
Jim mentioned the only thing I was concerned about - loosing the A/C
charge.
But Larry says when he removed an engine from a 240D he just tied the
dimounted A/C compressor off to the side. I'll look into that
possiblility.
That might save a lot of time and expense if I can avoid sucking down the
AC
system and replacing all the R-234a when I put things back together.
Thanks again,
Ned Kleinhenz
'95 E300D x2
'85 300D
'80 300TD
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Re: [MBZ] Starting a 240D that's been sitting for a year..
Hi Kevin,
Glad you were able to start it -
One thing you should check - the control rod between the IP and the AT -
back then (like my 78) there was a rod between the IP and AT - at the AT
there should be a bushing where the rod attaches to the tranny bracket.
It's very easy to replace and will make a *HUGE* difference in the way the
car drives! My bushing fell out and the car had delayed upshifts causing
relaxed acceleration (which in a 240D is really saying something) and cannot
believe how radically the performance changed. The downshifts were also
delayed when slowing down - making acceleration slow - and requiring the
kick-down switch under the acc pedal to be pressed to get a downshift. At
some point they changed to a vacuum control - but not sure when that
happened.
The part is not shown in the Parts catalogs - it costs between $2 $2.50
depending on dealer. If the bushng is missing or damaged let me know I'll
get the part number for you. I had to get MB Classics involved to find the
info - Installation is very easy - crawl under and loosen nuts for bracket
and you can remove the control rod - put it on the bench to install the new
bushing and reinstall --
OK, Wiper problem - the most likely problem is the nut holding the wiper arm
to the wiper assy has come loose. Should be an easy fix - tighten and put a
drop of Loctite to prevent it coming - not an uncommon problem.
next - the turn signals - not sure but probably not a big problem - bulbs,
ground, --
next - this car has the Fast Glow Plugs - I told the owner he needed them
and he called me while installing them. He'd had the head rebuilt but it
didn't help the starting problem - he finally took my advice and installed
the fast glow plugs which solved his cold start problem. Maybe you want to
replace the GPs installed now or ?? You can buy new GPs from Rusty BTW. The
wiring should be OK unless damaged.
Door problem - I believe there's manual locks - getting the parts should not
be a problem - Kaleb probably has used stuff.
The fog lights were always clear back then - not sure when it changed but my
78 came with clear. I changed to yellow a few years ago.
Good luck - HTHs -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo, 78 240D)
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- Original Message -
From: Kevin J. Slater [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 11:38 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Starting a 240D that's been sitting for a year..
To everyone that took the time to comment on my questions - Thanks. We got
it started and put some money down to hold it. It took a lot of cranking
and we had to purchase a new group 49 battery to get it going. It has the
dreaded loop glowplugs. We dropped in a clear fuel filter that I had in a
box, turns out no worries about algae yet.
It does have a few issues I'll need to address:
1) The passenger side wiper arm is not moving, but the driver's side does.
Is this a common issue? (I hope not expensive to fix.)
2) The left side turn signals worked fine, when the right side turn signal
was activated, it just buzzed from under the dash near the glove box?
3) Where do I get the loop to parallel glow plug conversion kit?
Rusty/Hursty; you have these?
4) The passenger rear door had no interior door lock / unlock thingy and
the door doesn't open. Apparently, manually locked and power locks aren't
working. Any ideas on approaches to getting this door unlocked and open?
Also, we noticed that the fog lights were clear, this doesn't seem
typical. Comments?
...Kevin
87 300TD 282k mi
79 240D soon?
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[MBZ] GP Install - 91 300D 2.5T
Howdy -
I plan to replace my GP's during the next week or 2 and compared to my W123
240D, the 91 300D 2.5T looks like it's going to be a huge project. It
appears as though I need to remove the intake manifold to get access to
*any* of the GPs.
The WSM uses the old stand-by of remove the old GPs and install new ones. -
or something to that extent.
Anybody done this that can tell me an easier way to proceed? Else, I'll
start removing stuff, marking everything, taking some photos and be careful.
TIA -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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Re: [MBZ] In Tank Fuel Filter
Howdy Dan -
When I changed it on my '78 240D I went to Sears bought the correct
size socket for less than $20 IIRC - it takes a
1-13/16 in SAE size. I didn't locate a proper sized metric socket and this
one worked perfectly. I just checked the sears website and the socket is
listed as $25.
Having the correct tool is the only way to know you won;t do any damage.
I tried a pipe wrench and because of the location and difficulty I couldn't
get any leverage to break it loose. The socket was a piece of cake -
BTW, since I didn't know how bad my filter would be so I bought a new
one - Rusty has them for $17.00 for my a '80 300D. Rusty calls them Fuel
Screen in the Online Catalog. pn E1010-87062 (same as for my W124 91 300D)
HTHs -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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- Original Message -
From: Dan Sandy Steadman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 10:52 AM
Subject: [MBZ] In Tank Fuel Filter
I have a partially clogged in-tank fuel filter in my 1980 300D. I have
drained the tank (yes, I made a mess and it took a long time to drain a
gallon and a half). I need to know the best way to get the filter out. I
don't have a wrench or socket that will fit the filter.
Any tricks or suggestions?
Thanks,
Dan Steadman
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Re: [MBZ] Jack Repair
I'd vote for replacing it - new ones are less than $70 - sometimes much
less - depending on where you find them -
I had a similar jack as yours and mine started leaking - but with mine some
of the other parts were starting to need adjustment also - with mine, a new
one was much safer also -
Sincerely,
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 9:11 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Jack Repair
In a message dated 5/28/2006 6:12:30 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have an 20-year-old Allied (made in Taiwan) floor jack but it leaks
down
while jacking, even with the valve closed. I suspect that hydraulic
fluid
is leaking past the o-ring seal on the main piston. Otherwise, it is a
nice
heavy-duty 2-ton unit with a pretty high lift capability; although it is
heavy.
Question: Should I try to repair this or just replace it? If repair,
what
are likely sources for replacement seals?
Even if you could find parts for that jack, they would not sell them
directly to you because of liability problems. You would have to send the
pump into
them, or buy a rebuilt exchange. The cost would surely exceed the very
nice
jacks available at Costco and Sam's Club, for about $70.
I had a very nice old name brand jack and spent several hours doing the
parts chase thing. I ended up scrapping the thing for the 1/2 steel side
plates
and stuff.
Regards,
Jim Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 262 K miles
98 ML 320, 142 K miles
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Re: [MBZ] In Tank Fuel Filter
Wow! Just checked it out - on sale for $36.99 and includes sockets all
the way to 50mm (almost 2!! - that's freaking huge!)
You're absolutely right about not needing Mechanic's Quality - likely to
only use these once in a while but having the right size at hand when needed
makes a huge difference when trying to do some little job of maintanence
that can turn nasty when the proper tool isn't handy.
I don't have a 3/4 breaker bar but a adapter to go from 3/4 to 1/2 wouldn't
be too expensive.
Thanks for reminding me about HF -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 1:28 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] In Tank Fuel Filter
[bought] socket for less than $20 IIRC
An entire 3/4 metric socket set is $40 when on sale at Harbor Freight.
Worth it, IMHO. Makes short work of fuel senders, tank screens, and
crankshaft nuttery. No, it's not a world-class tool, but it's not bad
and is plenty good enough for many uses.
-- Jim
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[MBZ] vehicle height
Hello !
Was looking my '91 300D (104k miles) over and noticed the height at each
fender looked uneven. Checked with my metal yardstick and got the following
measurements -
LF - 26.5
RF - 26.0
LR - 26.75
RR - 26.5
I measured from the driveway to the lower edge of the fender flare - along
the centerline of the wheel/tire.
Have been looking at the resources on the CD I haveand so far nothing shows
that dimension - should they be *exactly* the same side-to-side? How much
difference should there be front to rear - taking into account the
difference in fender shape? is there something I should look at 1st?
TIA -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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Re: [MBZ] vehicle height
Thanks to Zeitgeist Marshall for their words of wisdom!
Now that it appears I'm within tolerance I may want to look into lowering my
car a little - just to reduce some of that empty space above the tires but
it's probably more of a project than I want to get involved in.
Yeah, I should probably leave well enough alone. After all, when I lowered
my 911, one corner ended up 3/8 higher than the other side - doesn't sound
like much - but it's noticable when viewed from the rear. Of course, when I
put my big a$$ in the drivers seat the difference may disappear completely.
;-)
Thanks again for the help ya'll!
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 3:18 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] vehicle height
Funny you should mention it...I've been adjusting the height of my 124
this
weekend. I believe the proper method for checking height is to measure
from
the fender lip to the wheel centerline. I cut my springs by 4 front and
rear to drop the chassis down to ~14.5. You can also order spring pads
in
various thicknesses (4 sizes in front and 3 in back) to achieve small
adjustments in height. My car has #3 pads front and rear, so I'll be
dropping down to #1, which will hopefully allow me to drop the chassis to
an
even 14. Apparently these pads will wear and compress over time, which
may
be the source of your variances in height. YMMV
On 5/29/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello !
Was looking my '91 300D (104k miles) over and noticed the height at
each
fender looked uneven. Checked with my metal yardstick and got the
following
measurements -
LF - 26.5
RF - 26.0
LR - 26.75
RR - 26.5
I measured from the driveway to the lower edge of the fender flare -
along
the centerline of the wheel/tire.
Have been looking at the resources on the CD I haveand so far nothing
shows
that dimension - should they be *exactly* the same side-to-side? How much
difference should there be front to rear - taking into account the
difference in fender shape? is there something I should look at 1st?
TIA -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker
This was a '91 model so it's possible I guess - -
Sincerely,
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From: Frederick Moir [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 8:25 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker
Hi, All.
If a car sold/leased in Mass. is missing info, especially B4 1990, Blame
the Registry!
They had everything on paper and fought tool and nail not to computerize,
so if the data is incorrect or missing, well There's may a slip 'twixt cup
and lip !!
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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz Classic
Chris,
Maybe you could guess at what's gping on with me/my Mercedes magazine?
about a week ago a large envelop postmarked Germany - arrived with a slick
MB mag that says 01 2006 (Jan? 1st qtr?) with the only explanation being a
paper looking like an invoice but entirely in German.
When I bought the 91 300D in Feb 06 I notified MBNA of the ownership change
may faxed request for a invoice. I didn't request a subscription of
Mercedesmagazine although I did receive a coupld years of Mercedes back
in the 80s - and it was animpressive magazine IMHO.
Any idea why they'd send me a copy of this magazine?
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 2:44 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz Classic
Last time I talked to them, they said they were trying to figure out how to
reimburse people for issue that they are not going to receive - like your
(and my) situation.
I think whatever department handled it at MBUSA is totally incompetent re:
magazine distribution. There is no reason that magazine cannot be
distributed profitably.
Chris (annoyed)
Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The first year of my subscription, I
got the English version from Germany -
very expensive (like 20 euros for 4 issues). Those were mailed normally.
Ever since I subscribed via MBUSA, I have not gotten an issue on time, and
when I called to ask for my issue they'd send me one, two, or even three
copies via Priority Mail.
Problem is, I paid for a two-year subscription, and if they stop production
I want a refund or a nice parting gift.
On 5/27/06, Christopher McCann wrote:
According to an article in the May 18 issue of Der Stuttgarter Zeitung (an
entire section is dedicated to the new MB Museum opening), Mercedes Benz
Classic production figures are 40,000 in English and 90,000 in German.
Nothing was said about the English version being discontinued. MBUSA is
discontinuing it, but I wonder if it is still being produced in Germany
and
may be available through another channel. I only ever received two copies
(subscribing just as they decided to discontinue it). BOTH issues came
Priority mail! This is NOT how to mail a magazine...
DID ANYBODY ELSE GET THEIRS ALL BY PRIORITY MAIL?
I'm wondering if MBUSA was loosing money on it because they don't know how
to mail magazines...
40,000 is alot of subscribers and even though they are scattered around
english speaking countries, there are shipping methods (ISAL -
International
Surface Air Lift) which makes international mailings reasonable.
Anyway, just thinking aloud. I really liked the magazine.
I can't see someone ditching a mag with 40,000 subscribers when you are
simplt translating from a mag you are already doing for 90,000
subscribers.
I think someone screwed something up.
Chris
Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri
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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz Classic
You wrote:Corporate commitment to magazines of that sort is usually pretty
thin, DC is
probably at the top of the charts in that respect, with BMW a distant second
and everyone else way back.
Howdy -
Don't know if you thought of it or even put it in the same catagory -
but the Porsche magazine Christophorus (excellent, BTW) has been published
without interruption since the mid-50s. Subscription costs is currently
$28USD and it can be ordered on their website with payment requested once
mailings begin to arrive.
Sincerely,
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From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 3:01 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz Classic
on 5/27/06 4:29 PM, Christopher McCann at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm wondering if MBUSA was loosing money on it because they don't know
how to
mail magazines...
40,000 is alot of subscribers and even though they are scattered around
english speaking countries, there are shipping methods (ISAL -
International
Surface Air Lift) which makes international mailings reasonable.
They probably tried to contract it out to a bulk mailing house, but it
isn't
as simple or cheap to do this as you might think, when you get into
international and that run is actually quite small by bulk mailing
standards.
The mag is available on (good) newsstands here, but typically arrives
quite
late vis. the cover date on the product.
Corporate commitment to magazines of that sort is usually pretty thin, DC
is
probably at the top of the charts in that respect, with BMW a distant
second
and everyone else way back.
For example, Volvo has had more mags come and go than I've had hot
dinners,
as the saying goes. Ford seems have finally caught on that the Big V
heritage is worth pushing, but they did so only after stupid moves such as
cancelling the Volvo race programmes (BTCC, etc.), which had done more for
Volvo's image than a decade of Super Bowl commercials, etc.
Goddamn pencilneck braindead auto industry execs.
Sorry for the mini-rant.
Mac
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[MBZ] W124 AC Fans in Front of Condenser '91 300D 2.5 Turbo
Howdy -
Whenever the ACC is set to a AC position and the car is fired up the aux
fans behind the grill start spinning. At first I thought this might be a
self-test but I found the fans continued to run for much too long for that.
What could cause this?
Is it in fact a problem?
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Re: [MBZ] W124 AC Fans in Front of Condenser '91 300D 2.5 Turbo
Thanks for the info, Marshall - with the W124 Bible I rec'd from Rusty
Thurs - -- its helpful descriptions and diagrams showing the locations of
various switches, relays sensors will help me locate those things you
suggest might be causing this problem. ;-)
Thanks again --
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Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 1:50 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 AC Fans in Front of Condenser '91 300D 2.5 Turbo
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Howdy -
Whenever the ACC is set to a AC position and the car is fired up the aux
fans behind the grill start spinning. At first I thought this might be a
self-test but I found the fans continued to run for much too long for
that.
What could cause this?
A shorted pressure sensor (S32/1) a defective temp sensor (B-10/8) or a
defective fan relay (either K-9 or K-10). Maybe other things as well,
but those will do it.
Marshall
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[MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker
As suggested, I sent a note to MBCA asking for the Invoice or Window Sticker
for my '91 300D. Does that mean anything or is MBs filing system at fault??
Sincerely,
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Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker
Well Duh! I'm missing a few words! I'm trying to get used to the glide
pad on my laptop - sometimes my wrist brushes against it and I end up
erasing a section of stuff! Sorry -
\
What it shoud have said is, MB says there is no window sticker or dealer
invoice in the file.
The carfax tells me it was purchased/leased from a dealer in Mass. so I
don't know why nothings on file.
Oh well -
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From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 4:17 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker
Does what mean anything?
They do not always have the sticker, in which case, they have a copy of the
invoice.
Did they tell you they have no info or something?
Chris
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As suggested, I sent a note to MBCA asking for
the Invoice or Window Sticker
for my '91 300D. Does that mean anything or is MBs filing system at fault??
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Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker
Maybe I'll try again in a few months - sometimes people make mistakes when
looking thru files -
When I called about my 78 240D a long time ago they said my VIN wasn't
in the system - and the only explanation was that it might be a gray market
car. But I cannot for the life of me understand why someone would import a
240D that's loaded (everything except leather seats) when they could buy one
at their local dealer and not worry about service/warranty problems.
I suspect their filing methods may be less than perfect.
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From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 5:46 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker
That is strange becuase they told me that they do not always have stickers,
but always have invoices...
Chris
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well Duh! I'm missing a few words! I'm
trying to get used to the glide
pad on my laptop - sometimes my wrist brushes against it and I end up
erasing a section of stuff! Sorry -
\
What it shoud have said is, MB says there is no window sticker or dealer
invoice in the file.
The carfax tells me it was purchased/leased from a dealer in Mass. so I
don't know why nothings on file.
Oh well -
Sincerely,
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Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 4:17 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker
Does what mean anything?
They do not always have the sticker, in which case, they have a copy of the
invoice.
Did they tell you they have no info or something?
Chris
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As suggested, I sent a note to MBCA asking for
the Invoice or Window Sticker
for my '91 300D. Does that mean anything or is MBs filing system at fault??
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[MBZ] Serpentine Belt Lower Pivot - Need Help!
Help!
I rec'd my Bentley manual and noticed the warning about the tensioner
becoming worn and out of alugnment - checked my '91 300D 2.5 this am and
discovered 1/4 play. I'm ordering all new stuff from Rusty - but I need to
know if it's safe to drive like this as I expect the parts won't arrive
until next tuesday. -
2 questions -
1st - Should I park it 'til I fix it? (my wife would drive it today, Sat
Sun to work - 100 mi RT each day - unless ya'll say it's too dangerous.)
2nd -- where the H do I find the engine #? I've looked all over but
evidently not the right place. As I mentioned - it;s a '91, W124 5 cyl 2.5
Turbo.
Thanks guys - I know I can count on ya'll!
Sincerely,
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Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update
mac wrote Hot enters the radiator at the
top dropping to the bottom while being cooled to be pumped back
through the system. Hot on top and cool below is what you should
experience
another point about it being designed like this - the hot hose (on top)
will degrade much more quickly than the cool, lower one. Since the top hose
will degrade more quickly it will need replacement more often and being on
top makes this much easier. This isn't necessarily a MB innovation but is
common on most cars since the lower hose can be a PITA to change. The
designers were looking to make the mechanics' lives a little easier for
once - and to make things a little lighter on the owners wallet. ;-)
Sincerely,
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From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 8:17 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update
On May 25, 2006, at 12:02 PM, Steve MacSween wrote:
Oh, yeah, a few other days too ;-).
Hot enters the radiator at the
top dropping to the bottom while being cooled to be pumped back
through the system. Hot on top and cool below is what you should
experience.
I did not expect the huge temp differential, I guess I always figured
'cooling' was a relative term when it came to radiators.
Mac
So it's behaving now?
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Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Lower Pivot - Need Help!
John wrote:How can we tell when the tensioner pully or spring etc. are
failing? Watch for wobble '
Hi John!
Hope you're doing well. Do you know how long your tensioner has had the
play you mention in it? Since I just bought my 300 in Feb I'm not sure if
mine has been like this for 12 weeks or 12 months.
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From: John Peterson / ImmersionStudio LLC [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 8:41 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Lower Pivot - Need Help!
That is a good question- I've been wondering about mine too. I have at
least 1/4 inch play on mine with slight noise at startup for about 10
minutes. How can we tell when the tensioner pully or spring etc. are
failing? Watch for wobble in the pully?
Thanks
John Peterson
1991 300D 2.5 79k
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Lower Pivot - Need Help!
Help!
I rec'd my Bentley manual and noticed the warning about the tensioner
becoming worn and out of alugnment - checked my '91 300D 2.5 this am and
discovered 1/4 play. I'm ordering all new stuff from Rusty - but I need
to
know if it's safe to drive like this as I expect the parts won't arrive
until next tuesday. -
2 questions -
1st - Should I park it 'til I fix it? (my wife would drive it today, Sat
Sun to work - 100 mi RT each day - unless ya'll say it's too dangerous.)
2nd -- where the H do I find the engine #? I've looked all over but
evidently not the right place. As I mentioned - it;s a '91, W124 5 cyl
2.5
Turbo.
Thanks guys - I know I can count on ya'll!
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Lower Pivot - Need Help!
John wrote:Mine has been doing this since I stored the car for the winter.
I took it
out of storage in March. It has about 1/4 inch of play.
Thanks John,
I ordered the rest of the parts needed to fix it from Rusty this morning -
along with the stuff I ordered last week it looks like around $175 total for
the spring, damper, lower pivot, upper pivot and damper.
Not sure how much disassembly I'll need to do to get to everything but I've
removed the shroud fan before so that'll be easy. Just not sure what
damage has been done by the lower tension adjuster getting cockeyed.
Hopefully the damage will be minor and limited to the tensioner and not
where it attaches to the engine.
Time to study the manual and plan my attack ;-)
Thanks for the info you provided -
Sincerely,
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From: John Peterson / ImmersionStudio LLC [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 1:47 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Lower Pivot - Need Help!
Mine has been doing this since I stored the car for the winter. I took it
out of storage in March. It has about 1/4 inch of play.
The 2.5 is a SWEET motor.
John Peterson
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Lower Pivot - Need Help!
John wrote:How can we tell when the tensioner pully or spring etc. are
failing? Watch for wobble '
Hi John!
Hope you're doing well. Do you know how long your tensioner has had
the
play you mention in it? Since I just bought my 300 in Feb I'm not sure if
mine has been like this for 12 weeks or 12 months.
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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From: John Peterson / ImmersionStudio LLC
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Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 8:41 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Lower Pivot - Need Help!
That is a good question- I've been wondering about mine too. I have at
least 1/4 inch play on mine with slight noise at startup for about 10
minutes. How can we tell when the tensioner pully or spring etc. are
failing? Watch for wobble in the pully?
Thanks
John Peterson
1991 300D 2.5 79k
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Subject: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Lower Pivot - Need Help!
Help!
I rec'd my Bentley manual and noticed the warning about the tensioner
becoming worn and out of alugnment - checked my '91 300D 2.5 this am and
discovered 1/4 play. I'm ordering all new stuff from Rusty - but I need
to
know if it's safe to drive like this as I expect the parts won't arrive
until next tuesday. -
2 questions -
1st - Should I park it 'til I fix it? (my wife would drive it today, Sat
Sun to work - 100 mi RT each day - unless ya'll say it's too dangerous.)
2nd -- where the H do I find the engine #? I've looked all over but
evidently not the right place. As I mentioned - it;s a '91, W124 5 cyl
2.5
Turbo.
Thanks guys - I know I can count on ya'll!
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Lower Pivot - Need Help!
Thanks Marshall! Luckily Rusty was able to determine which part I needed
with the VIN #. What a great resource he is!
Sincerely,
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Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 2:28 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Lower Pivot - Need Help!
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
2nd -- where the H do I find the engine #? I've looked all over but
evidently not the right place. As I mentioned - it;s a '91, W124 5 cyl
2.5
Turbo.
The engine number is on the driver's side rear of the engine block, just
below the block head junction, behind the oil filter housing and under
the intake manifold - IMPOSSIBLE for a human to see without
disassembling the car.
Marshall
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Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Lower Pivot - Need Help!
David asked:is checking on the smooth side
acceptable, as long as the ribbed side isn't cracked
Hi David -
I think you need to look carefully at the underside of the belt - there's a
place where a pulley reverses the direction of the belt and exposes the
underside (on my W124 diesel it's next to the power steering reservoir) IMO,
the underside if the best indication of the condition of the belt. BTW, the
belt is inexpensive (less than $20 for W124 300D's) and installing it is
pretty easy.
If there's any question about the condition of the existing belt it's false
economy not to go ahead and change it (IMHO)--
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Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 2:53 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Lower Pivot - Need Help!
Marshall Booth wrote:
Replace the belt if
there are ANY cracks on the ribbed side.
General question about serp. belts -- is checking on the smooth side
acceptable, as long as the ribbed side isn't cracked? Or should I
replace a belt that shows this kind of wear?
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Re: [MBZ] fuel hose
Great Info, Marshall - Thanks!
Along those lines - especially concerning rubber parts - is there anything
that the rubber can be treated with that will extend its life? I know some
people (especially used car dealers) spray a mix of WD-40 on stuff to make
it *look* better - but that's a cosmetic thing. I once asked a chemical
engineer about chemical products made for protecting dashes from the sun -
he said they were mostly acting as a sacrificial barrier rather than really
protecting anything. But I guess that in a way that *is* a form of
protection. He didn;t give it a lot of thought - I just asked as part of a
conversation so it wasn;t something he'd done research on
Does anyone have any info about something that will actually *protect*
rubber parts? Or is that wishful thinking?
Sincerely,
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Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 12:56 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] fuel hose
Curt Raymond wrote:
On my previous 240D and 300TD I'd chased fuel leaks a hose at a time. On
the 190D with $3 diesel when it started leaking my Indy and I replaced
ALL the non-metal lines. He did the fuel lines (the horrible part under
the airbox) I did the return lines.
Any future 20 year old cars I have will get the same treatment, doing
one line at a time drives me up the wall.
There is no reason why someone with the need for everything to be right
all the time (some call that anal) can't replace all of the fuel lines
and seals. But the question is, just what is the lifespan of a fuel
line? They should consider replacing all of the other rubber parts too,
because while they won't leak oil or fuel, they will NOT do what they
were designed to do even after 10 years and after 20, there is NO
chance. Then there are the door lock and air distribution actuators,
that will surely start to fail with increasing frequency after 20 years.
I have calculated the failure rate for several parts (even when not
abused, batteries become unreliable after 5 years, and fuses after 10).
Back in the 60's Mercedes recommended that generators/alternators and
starters be changed at 60kmi intervals - and had long lists of parts
that should be change on schedule. That turned out to be wasteful and
didn't improve reliability nearly as much as having a really well
educated and experienced tech examine the car every time the oil was
changed or a service was performed. Most fuel lines will develop leaks
as they age, but the time course of that aging may be as short as a few
years under some conditions and well exceed 30 years under other
conditions. Every cooling system hose on the three cars I'm presently
running are original - and I can detect little difference from new hoses
and NO difference from 3-5 year old hoses.
The Mercedes educated (he apprenticed at the Mercedes factory and came
to the US in the mid '50s) mechanic that maintained my cars for more
than 30 years and close to a million miles, provided me with service
that made my cars a paragon of reliability. In all the time he
maintained them, they needed to be towed only twice! Once was when a fan
belt was severed/thrown when my wife ran over debris. The other was when
an ignition lock suddenly broke without ANY warning (no stiffness
turning as is usually the case).
I'm not nearly as effective at identifying all the failures that are
likely to appear in the next few months and repair them before the fact,
but I'm a lot better than MOST dealers (and I cost a lot less) but I
don't change fuel lines until they leak. Other than return lines that
have been replaced several times, I've changed only one fuel line on the
6 most recent cars I've owned. I've changed delivery valve O rings on
ONE pump on my cars (well before bioD or ULSD was available).
Marshall
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Re: [MBZ] is this a good deal?
The 230SL was the first of that body style. As the car evolved into the 250
and 280SL is got more and more advanced equipment. Most notably are disc
brakes - the 230 had (I think) 4 wheel drum brakes and the 250 got disc
fronts with drum rears and the 280SL finally got 4 wheel discs brakes.
There's other evolutions also - such as carbs to fuel inj. - you get the
idea -
The prices of the latest 280SL were in the mid teens for a nice driver about
10 years ago when I got serious about buying one. The 250 were a little
less and the 230 even less.
Given that 10 years has passed I beleive $5k is too low and indicates either
a soft market or some problem with this car. Of course, there's still 3+
days left on the auction so there may be many more bidders over the next few
days which will either drive the price into the reasonable area or - worse
for you, good for the seller - send the car into the too much for a 230SL
terrotory making it not worthwhile to consider.
BTW, -- Parts for these cars were *always* on the expensive side. And some
were hard to find but MB Classic would probably help out - for a price. ;-)
Good luck-
Sincerely,
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Subject: [MBZ] is this a good deal?
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Re: [MBZ] fuel hose
Thanks Marshall, excellent advice as usual.
Sincerely,
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From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 2:26 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] fuel hose
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Great Info, Marshall - Thanks!
Along those lines - especially concerning rubber parts - is there
anything
that the rubber can be treated with that will extend its life? I know
some
people (especially used car dealers) spray a mix of WD-40 on stuff to
make
it *look* better - but that's a cosmetic thing. I once asked a chemical
engineer about chemical products made for protecting dashes from the
sun -
he said they were mostly acting as a sacrificial barrier rather than
really
protecting anything. But I guess that in a way that *is* a form of
protection. He didn;t give it a lot of thought - I just asked as part of
a
conversation so it wasn;t something he'd done research on
Mercedes has thoughtfully mostly used a relatively inexpensive cloth
covered rubber that oozes when the rubber deteriorates for many/most
applications. So there is a warning from a deteriorating fuel line. When
you smell fuel, feel for a wet line and change it. The rubber compounds
that Mercedes has used develop a barrier to the fuel/oil/hydraulic fluid
that flows thru it. The aging is from the interior and I know of nothing
that can economically be done to alter that (you CAN use MUCH more
expensive hose). When the tubing DOES leak (usually after between 15-30
years) the solution is to replace it for a very modest cost and the new
hose will last another 15-30 years!
Marshall
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[MBZ] EGR The BB Fix
Hello all -
After reading the W124 info page (great resource BTW) I decided to try to
disable the EGR but instead of using a BB - which I thought would be
difficult to get out if I wanted to change back I used a golf tee and a
vacuum cap. I didn't think I'd be able to notice the difference - and maybe
it was psychological, but I swear I could feel stronger acceleration and
better response from the turbo. Maybe it was my imagination - but we'll put
a BB in and see how the gas mileage does.
BTW, when we say BB we're talking about the .177 cal BBs we used as kids
(and some of us still use for plinking?) - right?
Or, I guess an appropriately sized ball bearing would work also -
Sincerely,
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Re: [MBZ] oh sweet mother of god, I have seen it all now
H! LOL! when I saw this description :The interior is also in
excellent condition except for a small under dash fire which
Dear Gentlemen,
There is *NO* such thing as a *Small* under dash fire! Geez! The damage
continues unseen in all kinds of places!
They'ree still waiting for the right (meaning one with deep pockets) ;-) to
come along and give the buckets of money for a
piece 'o crap. -
Sincerely,
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Subject: [MBZ] oh sweet mother of god, I have seen it all now
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Re: [MBZ] Brake Pad Suggestion
Harry Asked what the rotor wear and tear comparisons are between OE and
ceramic
pads?
Hi Harry,
Check out this article
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=88
Tells about noise, braking ability and wear tear -
Sincerely,
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From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 9:29 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brake Pad Suggestion
Any idea what the rotor wear and tear comparisons are between OE and
ceramic
pads?
Harry Watkins
Newton, MS
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85 300D Euro
86 SDL Gold
81 240D manual trans
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brake Pad Suggestion
I installed a set of Axxis ceramic pads on my Passat about 6 months ago.
Very little dust and it doesn't stick to the wheels. They are also fairly
quiet and don't fade under heavy use. Cost a little more, but are worth
it.
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
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Subject: [MBZ] Brake Pad Suggestion
On Motorweek this morning (SpeedTV) the subject of brake dust on
wheels
came up. They said one way to avoid getting brake dust on wheels is to
install Ceramic Brake Pads. Seems the Ceramic Pads give off a white-ish
dust that's not very noticeable. I;ve heard of the Porsche Ceramic Brake
System that Porsche offers for a handsome $ value, but never ceramic
pads
that can be installed in normal calipers. Have you?
Any experience with them?TIA -
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Re: [MBZ] update on my 2.5 turbo
Peter wrote:bad [lift] pump will give you the running problems you
have.
Are the problems you refer to the rough idle after being warmed up?
TIA
Sincerely,
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Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 10:24 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] update on my 2.5 turbo
Oh, and the lift pump can do the same thing, I think. Much cheaper and
worth a try if there is serious fuel contamination.
A bad pump will give you the running problems you have.
Peter
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[MBZ] Possible FI Problem - '91 300D 2.5T
Visited the dealership to discuss my cold start problem - to re-state the
problem - when the engines cold, it starts instantly but will not rev - when
I try to rev I get smoke from the exhaust and it acts like it;s on 3
cylinders. It usually clears up with-in 100 yards - I put the pedal all the
way down and it gradually gains speed - while smoking - and then after the
100 yards it screams - running faster than at any other time.
The service technician asked about all the usual stuff that you guys
suggested I try - filters, leaks, etc - then he said he's seen a weak FI
leak fuel when sitting and leaving a pool of fuel in the cylinder. Then,
when the engine is started it is hard to burn before finally reaching a
temperature where it ignites and then it runs very fast. Sounds a lot like
mine.
So, I thought I'd get your collective opinion - if it sounds like a logical
possibility I'll have a diesel shop service the FI's in case that's the
problem.
I will do an oil analysis to see what the fuel content of the oil is - if an
injector is leaking there should be a high fuel content in the oil possibly
affecting the lubricating ability of the oil. Since I just changed the oil
I'll wait until I have 1000-1500 miles on the oil before I extract a sample.
The kit we sell has a bellows bottle and 4' of tubing to insert into the
dipstick - so the oil doesn;t have to be changed to get a sample.
What do ya'll think?? Sound like a reasonable course of action??
TIA -
Sincerely,
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[MBZ] Brake Pad Suggestion
On Motorweek this morning (SpeedTV) the subject of brake dust on wheels
came up. They said one way to avoid getting brake dust on wheels is to
install Ceramic Brake Pads. Seems the Ceramic Pads give off a white-ish
dust that's not very noticeable. I;ve heard of the Porsche Ceramic Brake
System that Porsche offers for a handsome $ value, but never ceramic pads
that can be installed in normal calipers. Have you?
Any experience with them?TIA -
Sincerely,
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Re: [MBZ] Almost too good...
Thanks, Curt! I always appreciate kind words!
Sincerely,
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From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 7:37 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Almost too good...
Did you ever get nervous because things seem too good?
Pulled an oil sample today, thanks again to Larry for his excellent oil
analysis kits. Maybe if I keep talking up these awesome kits he'll give me
$1 off or something. LOL, just kidding Larry!
Anyway even after pulling the pittance needed for analysis (half pint?)
my 190D needed no makeup oil it was just under the halfway point between
fill and max. This is after 5000 miles. The previous owner told me it
would leak a quart in 5000 miles. I replaced the leaking (obviously
leaking) oil cap seal but nothing else.
I think I've got a tire thats bad, theres an occasional steering wobble I
can't otherwise explain. New tires on the pickup this week, car next week.
Other than that things seem good, which makes me nervous.
-Curt
'85 190D Dory 239kmi
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[MBZ] Serpentine Belt Noisey - '91 300D 2.5T
The new Serpentine Belt I installed (purchased from Rusty) is noisey (it
squeals) at idle. Since the tension is not adjustable and the WSM says to
*not* use a belt dressing, what is the fix? The old one was quiet - it
looked like it would break at any moment, but it was quiet. ;-)
TIA --
Sincerely,
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[MBZ] 90 350SDL F/S
Saw this while out today - 90 350SDL 249,000 miles, white/gray interior, new
head, oil changes at 3k all service records, AC serviced recently Asking
$6499, 804-334-3835
Located in Colonial Heights, Va. (just North of Petersburg.)
Paint looks good but could benefit from a buffing - white paint on bumpers
needs to be redone. Interior looks nice. No body problems that I noticed in
my quick look. Alloy wheels need a repaint - but overall the car looks
unmolested - no chrome wheels etc. Looks like a lot of car for the money -
unless there;s some undisclosed engine problems. Didn;t mention the
transmission condition.
NO affiliation - just happened to see it parked in a church parking lot. I
*might* be available to take a closer look - depends on timing needed. I'm
disabled and have bad days and good -- so I don;t always react quickly.
BTW, is this a rod bender engine? This must be near the end of W126
production, right?
Sincerely,
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Re: [MBZ] Discount tires on-line
Ha! Excellent!
;-)
Sincerely,
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Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 11:10 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Discount tires on-line
Since I don't want the wheels tightened with an impact wrench - I
takes the wheels (all 4) off and take them to the shop for new tires.
They don't have a clue which car they'er going on. Most will ask - so
tell them one that takes the tires you're buying.
On 5/16/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Discount Tires has a good selection and prices -- I have a question
though -
was in our local Costco and the guy there said they are only allowed to
install the size specified by the manufacturer as the original size. I
have
to go back for something else but will stop in the tire dept and ask if
that
a store policy or a state mandate.
Has anyone run into this? The www.discountire.com website offers several
tire size options. Also, they seem to like Falken Tires - has anyone
tried
these?
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Re: [MBZ] Adjusting ALDA
While browsing the site you suggested (
http://www.w124performance.com/images/OM603_injection/ ) I came across the
url http://www.w124performance.com/images/OM603_intake/ where there are
pages showing the EGR and what appears to be the elimination of the EGR.
Has the EGR actually been removed? Is this a procedure that should be
consider under what conditions?
Thanks -
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From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 4:34 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Adjusting ALDA
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've seen 2 methods for adjusting the ALDA - turning the set screw .5 to
1.5
turns or adding a shim.
Is there a preferred method? Why is one better than the other?
I need to adjust it and want to use the best method - I also plan to
check
the pressure hose and and banjo fitting.
Thanks - BTW, I hope to use the ALDA removal method shown at
http://www.w124performance.com/images/OM603_injection/ where the intake
manifold is left in place.
There is NO really correct way as Mercedes discourages any adjustment
in the field. Still they finally did publish a description in the late
'80s/early 90s (attached) and that might be considered preferred.
It CAN be done on an OM602.96 engine without pulling off the intake
manifold (it just looks impossible).
The screw adjustment (as outlined) is MUCH easier and minor adjustments
a quick and easy. Establishing the correct shim thickness is more of a
challenge.
Marshall
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