Re: [MBZ] Max's new ride?
I still haven't been able to get a look at the car. My window of opportunity yesterday didn't match the owner's, so probably Wed. after work I'm going to take a look. What's the definitive test for coolant leaking from head gasket? If the car is burning coolant that would show up in engine oil analysis, right? If leaking out the side of the block/head joint, should be residue right? Is there an instant test for coolant in oil other than milky color? Can I see enough of the block/head joint or is it buried under stuff. Is there a common failure point of head gasket that I should look at first? Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 9:30 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Max's new ride? So what is the verdict on the new ride? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Max's new ride?
Max, a combustion gas sniffer is available that will detect gas in the coolant system, (~$40). That may address some of your issues. Harry I still haven't been able to get a look at the car. My window of opportunity yesterday didn't match the owner's, so probably Wed. after work I'm going to take a look. What's the definitive test for coolant leaking from head gasket? If the car is burning coolant that would show up in engine oil analysis, right? If leaking out the side of the block/head joint, should be residue right? Is there an instant test for coolant in oil other than milky color? Can I see enough of the block/head joint or is it buried under stuff. Is there a common failure point of head gasket that I should look at first? Max ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Max's new ride?
Does that work with diesel or only gasoline? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of harry watkins Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:16 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Max's new ride? Max, a combustion gas sniffer is available that will detect gas in the coolant system, (~$40). That may address some of your issues. Harry I still haven't been able to get a look at the car. My window of opportunity yesterday didn't match the owner's, so probably Wed. after work I'm going to take a look. What's the definitive test for coolant leaking from head gasket? If the car is burning coolant that would show up in engine oil analysis, right? If leaking out the side of the block/head joint, should be residue right? Is there an instant test for coolant in oil other than milky color? Can I see enough of the block/head joint or is it buried under stuff. Is there a common failure point of head gasket that I should look at first? Max ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Max's new ride?
Napa sells a block tester for ~$42, looks like it detects the CO2 from combustion which would be common to either fuel source. Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of R A Bennell Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 11:56 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Max's new ride? Does that work with diesel or only gasoline? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of harry watkins Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:16 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Max's new ride? Max, a combustion gas sniffer is available that will detect gas in the coolant system, (~$40). That may address some of your issues. Harry I still haven't been able to get a look at the car. My window of opportunity yesterday didn't match the owner's, so probably Wed. after work I'm going to take a look. What's the definitive test for coolant leaking from head gasket? If the car is burning coolant that would show up in engine oil analysis, right? If leaking out the side of the block/head joint, should be residue right? Is there an instant test for coolant in oil other than milky color? Can I see enough of the block/head joint or is it buried under stuff. Is there a common failure point of head gasket that I should look at first? Max ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Max's new ride?
Here's a website I found: http://blockchek.com/ Now I need to find a free/cheap way to use one for an hour or two... Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 12:33 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Max's new ride? Napa sells a block tester for ~$42, looks like it detects the CO2 from combustion which would be common to either fuel source. Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of R A Bennell Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 11:56 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Max's new ride? Does that work with diesel or only gasoline? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of harry watkins Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:16 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Max's new ride? Max, a combustion gas sniffer is available that will detect gas in the coolant system, (~$40). That may address some of your issues. Harry I still haven't been able to get a look at the car. My window of opportunity yesterday didn't match the owner's, so probably Wed. after work I'm going to take a look. What's the definitive test for coolant leaking from head gasket? If the car is burning coolant that would show up in engine oil analysis, right? If leaking out the side of the block/head joint, should be residue right? Is there an instant test for coolant in oil other than milky color? Can I see enough of the block/head joint or is it buried under stuff. Is there a common failure point of head gasket that I should look at first? Max ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Max's new ride?
OK Don wrote: Now - it refers to needing full circulation of coolant, and shows plugging the tester into the radiator neck. The later MBs don't have a radiator neck - the cooant resevoir is a seperate unit, and I'm not so sure that regular circulation occurs in the resevoir. Is this tool likely to give valid results with a 124, 126, 107, etc.??? I'm thinking that if any notable quantity of gas gets into the coolant, the only place for it to escape is through the 'radiator' cap, so it would have to eventually make its way to the device. I suppose this is the 'test solution', we used to detect exhaled CO2 with it in sixth grade science class. The green indication for diesel is probably due to the weak concentration of CO2 in the exhaust of an idling diesel. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bromothymol_blue ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Max's new ride?
On Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:38:52 -0400 Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: Here's a website I found: http://blockchek.com/ Now I need to find a free/cheap way to use one for an hour or two... The AT-1000, a free standing, resealable, clam shell case which includes, * Universal Block Tester * Bulb * Complete Tester * 16 Ounces of Fluid * Complete Instructions looks like it should not be too expensive. Unfortunately, the website does not list any prices. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Max's new ride?
So what is the verdict on the new ride? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Max's new ride?
--R wrote: So what is the verdict on the new ride? He bought it? - it was in your neighborhood, wasn't it? What was it? 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
