Re: [MBZ] cheap SDL

2005-11-27 Thread Steve MacSween
Seller pulled the auction. Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1986-Mercedes-Benz-300 -SDL-Turbo-Diesel-6-Cylinder_W0QQitemZ4592666764QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZVie wItem

Re: [MBZ] cheap SDL

2005-11-27 Thread Steve MacSween
someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1986-Mercedes-Benz-300 -SDL-Turbo-Diesel-6-Cylinder_W0QQitemZ4592666764QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZVie wItem

Re: [MBZ] come on, nobody wants these?

2005-11-27 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 26 Nov 2005 15:42:36 -0800 John M McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It was MythBusters. I think it was a corvette. Left two (?) pigs in it for a few weeks (months). Had a professional cleaner specializing in issues of this nature (dead bodies, versus pigs) attempt to clean it.

Re: [MBZ] ACC madness

2005-11-27 Thread Jim Cathey
On thursday I gave thanks for the existence of 30 watt pencil-tip soldering guns. I decided to tackle the loathsome ACC units in both my 123 and 124. Pulled the PBU from both and proceeded to do the touch-and-go on each circuit board. When it was over, the 123 performed flawlessly, while my

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Aux heater pump

2005-11-27 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 11/26/2005 7:50:56 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: During this time of year, heat into the passenger compartment is greatly needed. I found open windings on the auxiliary heat pump motor even though the voltage input was good at 12vdc. Can this

[MBZ] Skill testing question: 1982 240d

2005-11-27 Thread Steve MacSween
Anyone know the diameter of the lower rad hose on an '82 240d? My car has the l-o-n-g hose, if that helps. Yes, I am too lazy to pull one end off and measure. Thankee. Mac

Re: [MBZ] come on, nobody wants these?

2005-11-27 Thread Steve MacSween
When I worked for the truck rental agency, some construction guys ran over a racoon on the way into a site, did not think anything more about it. Truck then sat for five days in 95 deg temps. When they went to get into it again, let's just say it had to be towed in. Turned out the front half of

Re: [MBZ] OT - Ike's Plane

2005-11-27 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Craig. Columbine II and Columbine III were Connies. Truman had a DC-6 called Independence and I think Ike used it, renaming it Columbine I until the Connie came on line See both items below. Take care, Chuck C-121E--A single VC-121E, 53-7885 was modified on the

Re: [MBZ] Skill testing question: 1982 240d

2005-11-27 Thread Mike Canfield
Time for a block heater? How's the ole 240 running? Mike - Original Message - From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2005 7:38 PM Subject: [MBZ] Skill testing question: 1982 240d Anyone know the diameter of the lower rad hose on an

[MBZ] 124 instrument cluster removal

2005-11-27 Thread OK Don
I've got to get the 124 CDs, but till then - does the instrument cluster in the '90 124 just pull out like it does in the older chassis's ? I bent little hooks in the end of old wiper blade steel, inserted and pulled, resulting in straitghened ends. Felt like there might be a fastener holding it

Re: [MBZ] W123 Transmission Mount Install

2005-11-27 Thread John Ervine
Marshall Booth wrote: OK Don wrote: Do the Mercedes instructions and mine match even a little bit? Theirs are longer! ...and has pictures! -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi

[MBZ] OT older VW diesels

2005-11-27 Thread kevin kraly
I know that at least a couple of you (dave M and Casey) are into these. I'm interested in buying a 1982 VW Jetta diesel, 210K miles, always garaged, a 2 owner car in reasonably well kept condition. Does the same oil cap removal blow by test work for these engines? Also, are these equipped

Re: [MBZ] 124 instrument cluster removal

2005-11-27 Thread Marshall Booth
OK Don wrote: I've got to get the 124 CDs, but till then - does the instrument cluster in the '90 124 just pull out like it does in the older chassis's ? I bent little hooks in the end of old wiper blade steel, inserted and pulled, resulting in straitghened ends. Felt like there might be a

Re: [MBZ] OT older VW diesels

2005-11-27 Thread Zeitgeist
Blowby is blowby, so removing an oil cap on any engine should give you a cursory review of the relative level of blowby gases present in the crankcase at a given time. This car should return upward of 40mpg and may even exceed 50mpg if you're lucky. They're fairly nice cars, but certainly no

Re: [MBZ] 124 instrument cluster removal

2005-11-27 Thread Zeitgeist
I don't think the stainless steel wiper blades insert is even remotely stiff enough to maintain shape while tugging on the cluster, which can be very difficult to pull. I made my own pullers be grinding off half of a (much stiffer) stainless bicycle spoke end, which can catch the cluster and not

Re: [MBZ] 124 instrument cluster removal

2005-11-27 Thread OK Don
Ah ha! I can do that -- I made my own pullers be grinding off half of a (much stiffer) stainless bicycle spoke end, which can catch the cluster and not lose its integrity. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] OT older VW diesels

2005-11-27 Thread Harry Watkins
They have machined disc of various thickness to determine clearance. I put over 500K on an 82 pickup and never changed the valve adjustment. I sold the truck for $1000 and still see it on the road now and then. I also had a 1978 and 1984 4-door and never touched the valves on those. Not nearly

Re: [MBZ] 124 instrument cluster removal

2005-11-27 Thread Marshall Booth
Zeitgeist wrote: I don't think the stainless steel wiper blades insert is even remotely stiff enough to maintain shape while tugging on the cluster, which can be very difficult to pull. I made my own pullers be grinding off half of a (much stiffer) stainless bicycle spoke end, which can catch

Re: [MBZ] ACC madness

2005-11-27 Thread Jim Cathey
No, both the 124 and '86+ 126 ACC pushbutton (and cruise control amps) units have solder joint problems too. I've never seen a 201 ACC pushbutton unit do that, but my experience IS limited. When (if!) I ever get done with my generator rebuild, I'll let you know. The tranny transplant of the

[MBZ] Multi list of cars

2005-11-27 Thread redghost
No singles for you to delete. This is a full list, so that you only have to stress your brain once to find the delete key. LT Don may want one, or Sunil, so bugger off if you do not have interest in finding a car. http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/113780410.html --83 300D $3600

Re: [MBZ] OT - Ike's Plane

2005-11-27 Thread John M McIntosh
A friend of ours owns Chicago steel (the iron company, not the hockey team) he told me in the 50's he flew into Paris and there was a jet sitting at the hanger with a smashed cockpit roof and a missing engine. In those days you could wander over and ask folks what happens, so he did.

Re: [MBZ] Multi list of cars

2005-11-27 Thread Jim Cathey
For the record, I prefer the multiple listing. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Multi list of cars

2005-11-27 Thread Jim Cathey
The one car that passed me by that I'm still kicking myself about was some kind of italian (?) convertible, I recall Alpina on the side, but web searches have not yielded anything that look like what I remember. It was about $1k at the U-Pull. Beautiful lines, and wasn't in bad shape.

Re: [MBZ] Built Ford Tough

2005-11-27 Thread John M McIntosh
Sure, I can see it now, you're zooming down the highway in the rain, cruise control on. Suddenly there's smoke because the wiper motor catches fire, you step on the brake but nothing happens because the retainer clip falls off, and the cruise control won't shut off,. As you drift into the

Re: [MBZ] Built Ford Tough

2005-11-27 Thread Don Teresa Merriman
John you done good. On 11/26/05, John M McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sure, I can see it now, you're zooming down the highway in the rain, cruise control on. Suddenly there's smoke because the wiper motor catches fire, you step on the brake but nothing happens because the retainer clip

Re: [MBZ] Built Ford Tough

2005-11-27 Thread John M McIntosh
Actually what's humorous about all this is that my cousin was a VP of Ford Canada. I flew into a family event a few years back and had to rent a new (at the time) Ford Tarius Wagon He of course wanted to know how it drove etc, I replied Well I've a Mercedes 300TE should I tell you what I

Re: [MBZ] Multi list of cars

2005-11-27 Thread Desert Rat
There was a Renault Alpina which was a great looking sports car. On 11/26/05, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think Alpina is pretty much BMW nomenclature (very nice), but Alfetta ( of the Alfa Romeo ilk) is also quite nice. I tend to fall head over heels for just about any Alfa that

[MBZ] Thermostat

2005-11-27 Thread Mnetzky1
After driving for at least 35 minutes at various speeds, the temperature gauge does not reach the 80C mark. The outside temp. is approx. F 30. The heat coming out of the vents is warm, not very warm. Could this indicate the thermostat is working properly? Mike N.

Re: [MBZ] Thermostat

2005-11-27 Thread John M McIntosh
Assuming of course your temp sensor works, then it's an indication that the temostat is faulty. Which reminds me to ask, I'm sure the 90's 300TDt sits at 83ish C. Should it be more like 90C? or 85C? The 83 300TDt does btw sit at 90C On 26-Nov-05, at 8:01 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Global warming

2005-11-27 Thread redghost
there is a growing Atlatl hunting contingent. Not sure if Canada will pick up on this. I am sure not interested in hunting with a bunch of drunk spear chuckin' idiots. Had to get Fish and Wildlife approval here in WA recently to allow the idiots to hunt with a spear throwing stick. Next

Re: [MBZ] Global warming

2005-11-27 Thread redghost
If you carry concealed, you better be ready to use if you draw. Last week some idiot kid decided to shoot up a local mall. Had an AK and side arm. There was a fellow shopping with his family carrying concealed. Idiot drew on the shooter, but spoke, instead of pulling the trigger. He is

[MBZ] update on gabriel, in case anyone cares

2005-11-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
See banned for what he tried to post to biodiesel. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts

Re: [MBZ] cheap SDL

2005-11-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
darn Steve MacSween wrote: Seller pulled the auction. Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1986-Mercedes-Benz-300 -SDL-Turbo-Diesel-6-Cylinder_W0QQitemZ4592666764QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZVie wItem

[MBZ] French 911?

2005-11-27 Thread RELNGSON
There was a Renault Alpina Alpine. Pronounced al-peen. Tail-heavy rear engine V-6 911 wannabe. RLE

Re: [MBZ] French 911?

2005-11-27 Thread Desert Rat
psssttt, Roger: http://www.autocentrum.pl/oceny_aut/Renault_Alpina.html On 11/26/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There was a Renault Alpina Alpine. Pronounced al-peen. Tail-heavy rear engine V-6 911 wannabe. RLE ___ For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] Thermostat

2005-11-27 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After driving for at least 35 minutes at various speeds, the temperature gauge does not reach the 80C mark. The outside temp. is approx. F 30. The heat coming out of the vents is warm, not very warm. Could this indicate the thermostat is working properly? Your

Re: [MBZ] W123 Transmission Mount Install

2005-11-27 Thread l02turner
Yeah, pretty close - the MB instructions spend time making sure *which* type of mount to use - with oval or round tube - then it's pretty much unbolt old, bolt in new. They do suggest following 00-220 but I don't have that one - it's supposed to be the procedure for tightening the adjustable

Re: [MBZ] Pwr Steering fluids

2005-11-27 Thread M.Affzaal.Khan
Is there any way to flush out all the old p/s fluid and replace it with fresh Mobil 1 ATF .? reservoir draining replaces only a small amount, the pipes and box would still have old fluid contaminating the fresh fluid. mak - Original Message - From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [MBZ] Pwr Steering fluids

2005-11-27 Thread Marshall Booth
M.Affzaal.Khan wrote: Is there any way to flush out all the old p/s fluid and replace it with fresh Mobil 1 ATF .? reservoir draining replaces only a small amount, the pipes and box would still have old fluid contaminating the fresh fluid. On MOST Mercedes, draining the reservoir and

Re: [MBZ] W123 Transmission Mount Install

2005-11-27 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, pretty close - the MB instructions spend time making sure *which* type of mount to use - with oval or round tube - then it's pretty much unbolt old, bolt in new. They do suggest following 00-220 but I don't have that one - it's supposed to be the procedure for

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-27 Thread Royce Engler
That reminds me of the following... SITUATIONAL ISSUE: You're walking down a deserted street with your wife and two small children. Suddenly, a dangerous looking man with a huge knife comes around the corner, locks eyes with you, screams obscenities, raises the knife and charges. You are

Re: [MBZ] Pwr Steering fluids

2005-11-27 Thread Rich Thomas
I used the $2 oil sucker and jammed the suction hose way down in the pump, got out as much as I could, then refilled with ATF. Did that again a couple days later figuring that got most of the old out, mostly new in. After the second time it looked pretty clean a couple days later when I

Re: [MBZ] Multi list of cars

2005-11-27 Thread Jim Cathey
I think Alpina is pretty much BMW nomenclature (very nice), but Alfetta ( of the Alfa Romeo ilk) is also quite nice. I tend to fall head over heels for just about any Alfa that shakes its groove thang in my general direction. I think it was an Alfa. Sure was pretty. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] OT older VW diesels

2005-11-27 Thread kevin kraly
Yes, it's a 1.6L NA engine. Now that I've got the big 03 Dodge Cummins, this little jetta is going to run around town and test out my biodiesel when I get my homebrew setup going. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon

Re: [MBZ] Skill testing question: 1982 240d

2005-11-27 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Time for a block heater? How's the ole 240 running? Mike Not bad considering, was starting fine then suddenly didn't want to when it turned about -12degC at night here. Odd, rule of thumb I have always gone by in this area (as told to me by an old-timer mercedes

[MBZ] Issusions

2005-11-27 Thread BillR
I'm sincerely sorry about the registration scheme in place in Canada - it was supposed to cost 2 million and now it's over a Billion when they decided to stop counting the costs. ;-\ Sadly, the removal of guns from law abiding people in Canada will cost more lives than it saves. Sorry - I

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, and thats about the truth of it. Royce Engler wrote: That reminds me of the following... SITUATIONAL ISSUE: You're walking down a deserted street with your wife and two small children. Suddenly, a dangerous looking man with a huge knife comes around the corner,

Re: [MBZ] Alfa

2005-11-27 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 07:58:51 -0500 BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think Alpina is pretty much BMW nomenclature (very nice), but Alfetta ( of the Alfa Romeo ilk) is also quite nice. I tend to fall head over heels for just about any Alfa that shakes its groove thang in my general direction.

Re: [MBZ] Skill testing question: 1982 240d

2005-11-27 Thread Marshall Booth
Steve MacSween wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Time for a block heater? How's the ole 240 running? Mike Not bad considering, was starting fine then suddenly didn't want to when it turned about -12degC at night here. Odd, rule of thumb I have always gone by in this area (as told to me by an

Re: [MBZ] W123 Transmission Mount Install

2005-11-27 Thread l02turner
OK Don wrote: Do the Mercedes instructions and mine match even a little bit? Marshall replied:Theirs are longer! And not as easy to understand!! Sincerely, Larry T (78 240D - 285K) - Original Message - From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] ACC madness

2005-11-27 Thread Zeitgeist
On 11/26/05, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You _are_ sure that the pod works, and doesn't have a microscopic leak? The footwell pod gets a vacuum restrictor in its line, so it is the most sensitive to the beginnings of a diaphragm tear. Last year I just split the supply line for vacuum

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-27 Thread l02turner
Hilarious! Don't forget - the liberal would also ask: Was he abused as a child? Love the Texan response!! Sincerely, Larry T (78 240D - 285K) - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005

Re: [MBZ] Skill testing question: 1982 240d

2005-11-27 Thread l02turner
you wrote:was starting fine then suddenly didn't want to when it turned about -12degC at night here I had a similar experience one cold Thanksgiving Eve - went to work after a night with the block heater plugged in. Went to work and it sat in the cold parking lot for about 4-5 hours. We were

Re: [MBZ] Issusions

2005-11-27 Thread l02turner
Hi BillR, Glad to hear how you enjoy the list! Sorry to hear about your heart condition - I suspect you would enjoy playing around in the engine if you were able. I'm also disabled with nerve damage in my feet legs - the symptom is extreme pain which we're trying to control with Morphine

Re: [MBZ] OT older VW diesels

2005-11-27 Thread Dan Weeks
My family has owned '82, '86, and '91 Jettas, and I have an '82 Vanagon with an '86 TD in it. Yes, the oil cap removal blowby test works. They switched from solid to hyd lifters in '86, so the '82 has solids. Of all we had, we liked the '86 the best. The earlier ones were pretty primitive

Re: [MBZ] Alfa

2005-11-27 Thread Hans Neureiter
'68 Giulia Sprint GT Veloce with a 2 liter fuelinjected (Bosch) motor in it. Sold it in the late 80's after ground-up restoration. What a rocket that was. Handled like a jetskie. On 11/27/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 07:58:51 -0500 BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Big brother is coming for your car

2005-11-27 Thread Tom Hargrave
It's an article about a proposal to levee an additional tax on hybrid vehicles because they burn less fuel pay less than their share if road tax. The article also proposes a per mile tax on all vehicles, which we already pay through our fuel tax. Both look like double taxtation to me. Thanks,

Re: [MBZ] Cold starting OM61x engines (was) Skill testing question: 1982 240d

2005-11-27 Thread Marshall Booth
Mike Canfield wrote: Steve, The only reason I quit driving it was because it used nearly as much oil as it used fuelRunning my WVO blend offset the cost but eventually it just got to the point where I was sick of buying oil. I just figured it had 320K miles on it so it deserved to

Re: [MBZ] OT older VW diesels

2005-11-27 Thread l02turner
Your mention of the compression ratio (23:1) made me wonder if the correct Compression can be calculated by multiplying the 23 X's 14.6 (normal atmospheric pressure) = 336psi ?? Or does that make *no* sense at all? Sincerely, Larry T (78 240D) A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net For

Re: [MBZ] New CarFax Req

2005-11-27 Thread Tony Wirtel
So lemme get this straight- in one paragraph, states no record of fleet/rental use; then in registration history, listed as a rental. FWIW, there are tons of these cars out there. Got sold on the cheap to rental fleets everywhere. Would be very VERY careful and find a good body shop to do a

[MBZ] 3 RD replacement starter ?

2005-11-27 Thread PONDERSOA
hi all yesterday i went i started my car and heard that skipping/starter sound( the starter is engaged, the teeth on the bendix (drive ARE fully engaged and not skipping /stripping on the flywheel ) the reason why i am writing ,is this has been happening for the last three years i

Re: [MBZ] Big brother is coming for your car

2005-11-27 Thread James Zavesky
try this one http://www.kcbs.com/pages/kcbs/news/news_story.nsp?story_id=85908290ID=kcbsscategory=Computers - Original Message - From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 11:30 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Big brother is

Re: [MBZ] OT older VW diesels

2005-11-27 Thread Peter Frederick
Fairly close -- standard new compression is 400+ psi, repair limit is about 300 psi. Actual compression as built is often as high as 26:1. Peter

[MBZ] Alfa

2005-11-27 Thread BillR
Isn't it amazing that a country can produce cars that are similar in design and execution. Ferrari and Alfa are 2 very different companies but each has a similarity in execution - at least in my perception. Same for Porsche, VW and Mercedes - all very different but with similar driving

[MBZ] Alfa

2005-11-27 Thread BillR
'68 Giulia Sprint GT Veloce with a 2 liter fuelinjected (Bosch) motor in it. Sold it in the late 80's after ground-up restoration. What a rocket that was. Handled like a jetskie. On 11/27/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 07:58:51 -0500 BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Big brother is coming for your car

2005-11-27 Thread Lee Levitt
Tom writes: It's an article about a proposal to levee an additional tax on hybrid vehicles because they burn less fuel pay less than their share if road tax. The article also proposes a per mile tax on all vehicles, which we already pay through our fuel tax. Your elected

Re: [MBZ] Skill testing question: 1982 240d

2005-11-27 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Turned out my pistons rings had gone far enough and when I disassembled the engine I found 3 pistons with broken rings. The compression test showed 0-80 psi on 3 cylinders and 185 on the 4th. Good LORD that car must have been slow, with those compression numbers. I

Re: [MBZ] ACC madness

2005-11-27 Thread Dave M.
Casey, The 7-port manifold is part number 124-800-07-78, about $100 (ouch) from Rusty. Those of you wondering what we're talking about, check out this photo: http://img.eautopartscatalog.com/live/O404573890OES.JPG The EPC seems to indicate that the same item is use on all W124's regardless of

Re: [MBZ] 3 RD replacement starter ?

2005-11-27 Thread Trampas
Is it the starter turns motor, stops for a moment and then goes again? You know kind of like a injector leaked down and hydro locked cylinder for a moment? Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November

Re: [MBZ] 3 RD replacement starter ?/shots in the dark

2005-11-27 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 11/27/2005 10:46:32 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: hi all yesterday i went i started my car and heard that skipping/starter sound( the starter is engaged, the teeth on the bendix (drive ARE fully engaged and not skipping /stripping on

Re: [MBZ] Storing for Winter

2005-11-27 Thread Donald Snook
John Peterson wrote: What is the best procedure for storing a diesel? Will the tires develop flat spots if I leave it parked 3 months in the garage this winter? Should I take the battery into the warm house or leave it in the cold garage with a trickle charger. John, The best

Re: [MBZ] Skill testing question: 1982 240d

2005-11-27 Thread Steve MacSween
Hey, Mike, you explained the oil usage to me at the time and I don't doubt it's consuming its fair share in combustion, but I don't see how it can be burning what it's going through now (a quart per 2-3 days or so). The exhaust would be unreal. Now it DOES blast a lot of oil out when that one

Re: [MBZ] Global warming

2005-11-27 Thread redghost
Alzheimer's is probably more mad cow than some brain degeneration on its own. I do not think that bison are omnivores, so should not have an issue unless you gave them some burgers or cow chow. On Sunday, November 27, 2005, at 12:14 AM, David Brodbeck wrote: OK Don wrote: Actually, I like

Re: [MBZ] Big brother is coming for your car

2005-11-27 Thread redghost
http://makeashorterlink.com/?W48C1693C this may make it work The ongoing discussion in government to install monitors in your car so they can tax you by miles instead of fuel used since we are all getting fuel sipping cars or using old popcorn oil On Sunday, November 27, 2005, at 08:30 AM,

Re: [MBZ] OT older VW diesels

2005-11-27 Thread mykd1
I do believe the 82 1.6 diesel which was VW's 2nd generation diesel had hydraulic lifters and the small discs were called cam pucks. As for how many miles you can go 200,000 is conservative, its more like 300,000+ I had a 81 Rabbit and the cold start device as you mentioned were glow plugs so

Re: [MBZ] W108 280 SEL 4.5L ignition problem

2005-11-27 Thread Trampas
Take a test light connect to positive battery terminal, connect other end to negative terminal of coil. Crank engine if test light flashes replace coil. If not check transistor module and or pick up. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

Re: [MBZ] dead pig in the car was: come on, nobody wants these?

2005-11-27 Thread Donald Snook
Rich Thomas wrote: I read somewhere recently, or saw on some TV show, or maybe read it here, where someone stuck a dead pig in a car, left it there for some length of time, then attempted to get the stink from the car. After replacing the whole interior, washing down the bare metal, it

[MBZ] Alfa Romeo

2005-11-27 Thread Donald Snook
Anybody know anything about the newer Alfas? A friend of mine has WAY too many vehicles and two houses (and one wife telling him to pare it down). He may be selling the Alfa. It is a 1991 convertible with 60,000 miles. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-27 Thread Trampas
Never bring a knife to a gun fight Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of redghost Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 3:43 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming Texan answer for sure On

Re: [MBZ] Quick Wheel Question

2005-11-27 Thread mykd1
the bolt pattern of the wheels are the same, but the offset of the S500 wheels are 44mm and the E320 is 37mm. Chances are you would need a spacer to make it work 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] OT older VW diesels

2005-11-27 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Your mention of the compression ratio (23:1) made me wonder if the correct Compression can be calculated by multiplying the 23 X's 14.6 (normal atmospheric pressure) = 336psi ?? Or does that make *no* sense at all? That would all make sense IF the temperature of the

Re: [MBZ] 3 RD replacement starter ?

2005-11-27 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi all yesterday i went i started my car and heard that skipping/starter sound( the starter is engaged, the teeth on the bendix (drive ARE fully engaged and not skipping /stripping on the flywheel ) the reason why i am writing ,is this has been happening for the

Re: [MBZ] Global warming

2005-11-27 Thread R A Bennell
He didn't take it home but it did not walk away either. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2005 3:02 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Global warming Did he get to take the beast's remains

Re: [MBZ] Quick Wheel Question

2005-11-27 Thread Wakin's
Thanks! Dave W - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Quick Wheel Question the bolt pattern of the wheels are the same, but the offset of the S500 wheels are 44mm and the E320 is 37mm. Chances are

Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset

2005-11-27 Thread R A Bennell
Check out the following site. Randy http://www.f1-rocketboy.com/lister.html -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Friday, November 25, 2005 9:14 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset On Fri, 25 Nov

Re: [MBZ] Quick Wheel Question

2005-11-27 Thread Marshall Booth
Wakin's wrote: Does anyone know if the wheels from a 2000 Mercedes S 500 will fit a 97 e320? Thanks If I recall correctly (and I might not) the wheels for a W140 use a larger lug bolt (with much higher torque setting) than is used on E class cars. If that's so, then the wheels can't be

Re: [MBZ] Quick Wheel Question

2005-11-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
the 2000 is not a 140, it would be a 220 chassis. Marshall Booth wrote: Wakin's wrote: Does anyone know if the wheels from a 2000 Mercedes S 500 will fit a 97 e320? Thanks If I recall correctly (and I might not) the wheels for a W140 use a larger lug bolt (with much higher torque

Re: [MBZ] Global warming/concealed carry

2005-11-27 Thread Christopher McCann
they're not for saying - Look at me, I;ve got a gun, you;d better listen Right. In MO that's a crime called brandishing. AND if the bad guy THEN pulls out a gun and you shoot him in self-defense, YOU go to jail for escalating the situation. 5 reasons to use deadly force: 1. Rape 2. Kidnap

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-27 Thread Christopher McCann
During PP (personal protection) class, we did an excellent drill. Two people stand on the firing line. One person facing the target with their pistol sitting on a chair. THe second person stands next to them, but facing AWAY from the firing line. THe range officer yells GO and the person

Re: [MBZ] Cold starting OM61x engines (was) Skill testing question: 1982 240d

2005-11-27 Thread David Brodbeck
Marshall Booth wrote: Intake valves USUALLY end up with decreased clearance as they wear (I know, that's counterintuitive). Is this because the valve seats recess and/or pound into the head? The valves on my VWs always got tighter as they aged. The valves on my Honda didn't really change