Re: [MBZ] GASSER vs D ??

2005-06-22 Thread Marshall Booth
Dave M. wrote: I have a few of each (see signature), and I much prefer the diesels, assuming we're talking OM60x diesel engines compared to M10x/M11x gassers (late 80's, early 90's). My 300E has odd intermittent running problems (idle misfire, hard starting, etc) that are nearly impossible to

RE: [MBZ] Tranny Questions

2005-06-22 Thread Royce Engler
Looks like I'm WAY overdue on mine. Is the AC-Delco filter kit I can get from my local O'Reilly store adequate for the job, or do I need to order from Rusty and wait a few days? Where's a good place to get M1 ATF? WalMart doesn't carry it here Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 265K

Re: [MBZ] 722.120 Tranny Questions

2005-06-22 Thread Marshall Booth
John Robbins wrote: Listers, Got a couple of questions about my tranny... car has 275k miles on it (presumably tranny does as well. Mobil 1 ATF. I changed my tranny fluid and filter 30k miles ago... am I supposed to change the filter this go around or just the fluid? I would love to be

Re: [MBZ] OT: cheap website hosting services?

2005-06-22 Thread Loren Faeth
Name secure for domain name registration www.namesecure.com at $8 per year, and http://www.nocster.com/virtual.shtml or www.burst.net/linux.shtml $6/mo for hosting. cant beat it! $44 per year total cost for a domain name and hosting. $.02 No affiliation At 02:18 PM 6/21/2005, you wrote:

fuel prices (was: Re: [MBZ] Bio)

2005-06-22 Thread ernest breakfield
except in those desert places where the next gas is hours away, not that i've ever seen. cheers! e don't complain; commercially available BioD is still $3.50/g+ here in the Bay Area. Yeah, but those are California dollars. Heck, premium gasoline tops $3.00 there on a fairly regular

Re: [MBZ] Rear window blow up?

2005-06-22 Thread redghost
Worth $100 bucks to keep from breaking the thing then On Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at 11:19 AM, Steve MacSween wrote: No, they don't get brittle with age. The chances of it blowing up during removal are about 1/10,000. The chances of it cracking while an amateur is removing it are better than

Re: [MBZ] OT: cheap website hosting services?

2005-06-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
well, as you can see brx has been down for 2 weeks now, so no, I would say steer clear of them. JabbaHursty wrote: what about BRx? are they any good? At 02:36 PM 6/21/2005, you wrote: Casey, Check out http://icdsoft.com/ These folks host my web site and I am thrilled with their service.

Re: [MBZ] Kalebs (other) new fintail

2005-06-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
uhhh, no thanks JGraham wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4557742172 JGraham ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT: Does somebody need this?

2005-06-22 Thread redghost
Nope, not that. I remember how cool they were new. Maybe I could use this though http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/ eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=6783item=7981731683rd=1 On Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at 02:38 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/

Re: [MBZ] Tranny Questions

2005-06-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
order from rusty Royce Engler wrote: Looks like I'm WAY overdue on mine. Is the AC-Delco filter kit I can get from my local O'Reilly store adequate for the job, or do I need to order from Rusty and wait a few days? Where's a good place to get M1 ATF? WalMart doesn't carry it here Royce

[MBZ] alternative energy - was SMART somethingorother

2005-06-22 Thread David J. Carter
Gentlemen, Whilst considering hydrogen as a storage medium, please also consider boron. Go to www.eagle.ca/~gcowan/boron_blast.html and have a look! David J. Carter

Re: [MBZ] 126 paint Re: Wheel Refinish

2005-06-22 Thread Desert Rat
Try www.paintscratch.com John On 6/20/05, M.Affzaal.Khan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: HI is there a list of mb colour codes . the paint on my 126 # 172 grey. I would like to know the # for the lower portion, the silverish paint on the bumpers etc. thanks mak - Original Message -

[MBZ] Car shaking at shutdown

2005-06-22 Thread Nick Wellinghoff
The collective wisdom, Ok so last week I changed out my engine shocks, engine mounts and did a valve clearance adjustment. To my amazement my car ran perfectly afterward. No shaking etc. The most noticeable improvement was when I turned my car off the whole car no longer shook back and forth on

Re: [MBZ] Car shaking at shutdown

2005-06-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well FYI the only thing the shocks are for is to prevent that final shake when shutting down. Nick Wellinghoff wrote: The collective wisdom, Ok so last week I changed out my engine shocks, engine mounts and did a valve clearance adjustment. To my amazement my car ran perfectly afterward. No

Re: [MBZ] Galvanized steel in cars

2005-06-22 Thread Ralph W.
Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD 83 300D needs engine...hmmm maybe from a 123.193?? Jeff, Now why would you want to put an engine from a wagon into a sedan? Actually now that my wagon has a smashed front end it is the perfect time to pull the engine and swap it with the one from your old

RE: [MBZ] Car shaking at shutdown

2005-06-22 Thread Nick Wellinghoff
Thank you for stating what is already known. Hence the name Engine stop shocks. They do assist a little in preventing overall shaking during idle btw. That still does not give me any ideas about why my final shake has returned with new shocks, and new mounts. N -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] Car shaking at shutdown

2005-06-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
have no clue Nick Wellinghoff wrote: Thank you for stating what is already known. Hence the name Engine stop shocks. They do assist a little in preventing overall shaking during idle btw. That still does not give me any ideas about why my final shake has returned with new shocks, and new

RE: [MBZ] Car shaking at shutdown

2005-06-22 Thread Nick Wellinghoff
When you turn your engine off is there a shake? Or is it flawless? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 9:40 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car shaking at shutdown have no clue

Re: [MBZ] Car shaking at shutdown

2005-06-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have no clue, I cant say I have paid much attention. I will however try to rememember and report back on my vast fleet of vehicles. Nick Wellinghoff wrote: When you turn your engine off is there a shake? Or is it flawless? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

[MBZ] cheap 124 diesel

2005-06-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=6335item=4557510613rd=1 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts

Re: [MBZ] Rear window blow up?

2005-06-22 Thread Steve MacSween
Let's put it this way, the guys I know who run a VW custom shop are always pulling windshields, either on restorations or when they part out cars. From what I have seen, they break somewhere between 1/7 and 1/10 and that is using the same tool the glass guys use to break the seal. Mac [EMAIL

[MBZ] just the thing to soup up that 240D

2005-06-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=33615item=7981119970rd=1 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts

Re: [MBZ] Kalebs (other) new fintail

2005-06-22 Thread JGraham
On Tue, 2005-06-21 at 19:41 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: uhhh, no thanks Ya, I figured ;) That seller might get that price if he had a SL, or one of the other 'sporty' models. But, 10 grand for a diesel? JGraham

Re: [MBZ] just the thing to soup up that 240D

2005-06-22 Thread Rich Thomas
Don't those things need a computer and lotsa wires and other ancillary stuff to run? --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=33615item=7981119970rd=1

[MBZ] New rebuild numbers

2005-06-22 Thread Roberto
Hello all you folks with great taste for fine cars (I mean Mercedes Benz) As a new in the list I would like to share with you that I am testing my M130 280S rebuild engine, new pistons and rings 0.75mm oversize, re bored block (cylinder #4 lined to match the rest), new rods and crankshaft

Re: [MBZ] Congratulations, We Survived

2005-06-22 Thread Chris
I wish I'd been wearing wrist guards the one time I went snowboarding. All over the mountain are signs to wear a helmet. Okay good advice, I rent a helmet. After I fall and break my wrist the doctor at the mountain says Why weren't you wearing wrist guards? Apparently the broken wrist is the

Re: [MBZ] New rebuild numbers

2005-06-22 Thread Marshall Booth
Roberto wrote: Hello all you folks with great taste for fine cars (I mean Mercedes Benz) As a new in the list I would like to share with you that I am testing my M130 280S rebuild engine, new pistons and rings 0.75mm oversize, re bored block (cylinder #4 lined to match the rest), new rods

Re: [MBZ] diesel fuel expedient alternatives - Army recommendations

2005-06-22 Thread Chris
Chris, The Journey to Forever biofuels list archives have info on probably any thing you might think to put into your tank. The archived do not require to be signed up to search. Here's a link: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom

Re: [MBZ] just the thing to soup up that 240D

2005-06-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
probably Rich Thomas wrote: Don't those things need a computer and lotsa wires and other ancillary stuff to run? --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=33615item=7981119970rd=1 ___ For used

Re: [MBZ] Air Conditioning Mystery

2005-06-22 Thread Russ Maki
Don, my experience is with W123 chassis cars, but I think the climate control system is similar to your 380. My '82s have the climate control with monovalve. Assuming your pushbutton panel directs air where it's supposed to go, I'd start looking for cracked solder joints. Reflow all the

Re: [MBZ] Congratulations, We Survived

2005-06-22 Thread TimothyPilgrim
So I suppose you play football without the padding and helmet? I've never broken my wrist, but I know enough that I don't want to either. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 6/22/05, Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wish I'd been wearing wrist guards the one time I went snowboarding. All over the

Re: [MBZ] 126 paint Re: Wheel Refinish

2005-06-22 Thread M.Affzaal.Khan
Thanks . found it there.Its listed asDB7176. mak Try www.paintscratch.com John On 6/20/05, M.Affzaal.Khan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: HI is there a list of mb colour codes . the paint on my 126 # 172 grey. I would like to know the # for the lower portion, the silverish paint

Re: [MBZ] OT: cheap website hosting services?

2005-06-22 Thread JabbaHursty
BRx is down? hmmm, how unusual At 08:36 PM 6/21/2005, you wrote: well, as you can see brx has been down for 2 weeks now, so no, I would say steer clear of them. JabbaHursty wrote: what about BRx? are they any good? At 02:36 PM 6/21/2005, you wrote: Casey, Check out http://icdsoft.com/

Re: [MBZ] OT: cheap website hosting services?

2005-06-22 Thread Ed Booher
Casey, What is it you are looking for hosting wise? How much space are you planning to use, etc. If it's just for a place to stick pics for a few eBay auctions, drop me a line. I currently have some space and host a few personal / family pages. If all you need is some pics I think we can work out

RE: [MBZ] GASSER vs D ??

2005-06-22 Thread Trampas
My 420SEL gets 19 around town and 22 on highway. My 300SD gets 25 MPG. Over all the 300SD is slow compared to the 420SEL and I have thought long and hard about replacing the diesel with a gasser just so I can merge onto highway. Regards, Trampas _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] GASSER vs D ??

2005-06-22 Thread Steve MacSween
I'd say you're getting remarkably good city mileage from your 420, and that you need to have a look at the SD if the acceleration is that bad. To begin with, do you have the EGR, er, 'tuned up' on the SD? Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My 420SEL gets 19 around town and 22 on highway. My 300SD

RE: [MBZ] GASSER vs D ??

2005-06-22 Thread Mathieu J. Cama
Check the fitting on the back of the intake manifold that connects the plastic line to the alda as well as the banjo fitting on the line. When this is clogged, your performance will be slow on the m617 turbo. Also, if this does not help you, there is a switchover valve on the firewall on the

RE: [MBZ] GASSER vs D ??

2005-06-22 Thread Potter, Tom E
Hell, that is what merge means here in Houston. Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of TimothyPilgrim Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 11:37 AM To: Mercedes

OT -- Re: [MBZ] Congratulations, We Survived

2005-06-22 Thread Rich Thomas
Reminds me of a guy who was a contractor where I worked some years ago. Smoked like a chimney. I said something to him once when he was coughing his head off about whether he considered the ill effects of the cigs and he said he did, had a quadruple bypass a couple years previously, cost him

Re: [MBZ] GASSER vs D ??

2005-06-22 Thread Rich Thomas
Yep Mr. Velazco did that to me in my truck about a month ago, no insurance, address on license not current, just bought the truck from some dealer the listed owner sold it to...probably will not register it in his name (if at all). --R Potter, Tom E wrote: Hell, that is what merge means

Re: [MBZ] new wagon in driveway (91 300TDt)

2005-06-22 Thread John M McIntosh
Ah, yes but I'm in Canada, and the paperwork claims it was a 1990 because of the order paperwork, so anything 15 years or older and the Canadian Govt doesn't care. It has 620 emission control system vehicles with catalyst technique (с 01.03.1985) I was looking at the milage pattern last

Re: [MBZ] new wagon in driveway (91 300TDt)

2005-06-22 Thread Zeitgeist
...eagerly awaiting pictures of the wagon. I've been contemplating finding a later model E320 wagon, then transplant my OM60X running gear in order to reproduce what you've just found--nice! On 6/22/05, John M McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ah, yes but I'm in Canada, and the paperwork claims

Re: [MBZ] OT: alternative energy - was SMART somethingorother

2005-06-22 Thread OK Don
Yup - heat is one of the limiting factors for solar cells. They aren't recommended as mainstream energy sources in OK, while wind is. We have lots of both, but it also gets HOT here. ... using semiconductor quantum dots to slow the cooling of hot electrons could produce solar cells

Re: [MBZ] anybody need any 126 euro bumpers?

2005-06-22 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Kaleb, What would be the best bumper to put on an 83 300SD with a long narrow intercooler? Andy On 6/21/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7981465743rd=1sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AITrd=1 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK