Re: [MBZ] 115 blower??

2006-05-27 Thread Jim Cathey
drip some AT fluid onto the shafts at the end of the motor I have done this. Can I get to it to do that? Through the air intake grilles in front of the window. Using a piece of tubing long enough to reach your mouth too, I sucked up a little oil and guided the end of the tube to the

Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update

2006-05-27 Thread OK Don
I replaced the radiator hoses when I installed the rebuilt engine in the SLC, but only because I had replaced almost everything else. The old hoses (no idea how old - no records with the car) appear to be fine. I have not had to EVER replace a top hose except following accidents. The hoses on

Re: [MBZ] 126 A/C

2006-05-27 Thread OK Don
Except that the evaporator is too big to pull up through the speaker opening I forgot that the blower in the w115 must be a close kin to the evaporator and designed by the same fiendish engineer. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've

Re: [MBZ] 115 blower??

2006-05-27 Thread OK Don
Sounds about right. I've done the job twice - once by the manual - took me about 20 hours, and through the speaker hole the second time - took 6-8 hours. I had to glue the speaker cover frame back on to keep it from rattling - the lip it snaps to had to be cut off to get the fan out. MB lists

Re: [MBZ] 115 blower??

2006-05-27 Thread Tom Hargrave
I sold a Mercedes once for this problem and swore I would never own another 114 or 115 body Mercedes. Problem is, my 220D and both 240D's were the best running diesels I've owned to date! Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 126 evaporator

2006-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
they turn up on ebay sometimes. archer wrote: Are there any reasonably priced freon detectors that work well. Thanks, Gerry Archer '83 300D and 240D -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD,

Re: [MBZ] 126 A/C

2006-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
ohh redghost wrote: I did not need the condenser. Meant to say evaporator. Condenser was living up front. Too many shards of plastic and windshield in the head. The evaporator evaporator... not condenser. Dense boy, needs more coffee and to find M1 not living at the wallyworld.

Re: [MBZ] 126 evaporator

2006-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
hmmm, I had never heard that. Marshall Booth wrote: Trampas wrote: Kaleb, I have not seen one go bad on a W126, but... Most of my AC leaks on the W126 were from the expansion valve. If you do replace evap. Replace expansion valve as it is easier with dash out. W126 are known to have

Re: [MBZ] The bronze rat

2006-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Bronze Rat A tourist walks into a curio shop in San Francisco. Looking around at everything, he notices a very lifelike life-sized bronze statue of a rat. It has no price tag, but is so striking that he decides he must have it. He

Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Lower Pivot - Need Help!

2006-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I had the blower motor replaced in an old 69 220D once, at a mechanic I used way back when. That was in the early 90's and dont remember how much he charged me. He did say he was NEVER doing that job again. John Peterson / ImmersionStudio LLC wrote: But it is EASY to read if you have your

Re: [MBZ] 126 evaporator

2006-05-27 Thread Marshall Booth
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: hmmm, I had never heard that. We try to teach you something new every day! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi,

Re: [MBZ] The bronze rat

2006-05-27 Thread RELNGSON
um, isn't this best left inside your head or on the Banned list? Absolutely not. RLE

Re: [MBZ] 115 blower??

2006-05-27 Thread Marshall Booth
Tom Hargrave wrote: I sold a Mercedes once for this problem and swore I would never own another 114 or 115 body Mercedes. Problem is, my 220D and both 240D's were the best running diesels I've owned to date! Great running, but not capable of climbing a hill at the speed limit in most states.

Re: [MBZ] 126 evaporator

2006-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yep Marshall Booth wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: hmmm, I had never heard that. We try to teach you something new every day! Marshall -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81

Re: [MBZ] The bronze rat

2006-05-27 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Bronze Rat SNIP No, says the man, I came back to see if you have a bronze Mexican, a bronze Muslim cleric, a bronze Democrat, anything French. Priceless!! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 142

2006-05-27 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 26 May 2006 00:27:17 -0400 James Jetton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 5/25/2006 6:13:49 PM Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 142 Isn't it FUN seeing the whole digest all over again?

Re: [MBZ] 115 blower??

2006-05-27 Thread Tom Hargrave
True, I ran between Huntsville, AL and Nashville TN one a week and I slowed down to 40 MPH climbing one particular hill. I used to get on the interstate, push the pedal to the floor and let off at the other end. Most of the time I drifted between 80 and 85 except for those darn hills. Oddly

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 142

2006-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Thats strange, the filters should have bounced that back. Craig McCluskey wrote: On Fri, 26 May 2006 00:27:17 -0400 James Jetton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 5/25/2006 6:13:49 PM Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 142

Re: [MBZ] I really do not like W107

2006-05-27 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 5/26/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 500SLC is the ultimate 107, IMHO -- still waiting for one to show up. I know where there's one waiting to be rescued. It's been parked on the same street corner on the inner east side of Portland for three years or so. It never moves, and

Re: [MBZ] The bronze rat

2006-05-27 Thread Zeitgeist
bzzt, wrong answer! On 5/26/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: um, isn't this best left inside your head or on the Banned list? Absolutely not. RLE Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler #22 (214k) '84 300D

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 142

2006-05-27 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 26 May 2006 21:23:40 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thats strange, the filters should have bounced that back. So you really have made some serious improvements to the list, haven't you? Craig P.S. When can I call you? You're on S Wells Ranch Rd, aren't you?

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 142

2006-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, but I never at home, or really available to talk. Email is the best way to get ahold of me. Craig McCluskey wrote: On Fri, 26 May 2006 21:23:40 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thats strange, the filters should have bounced that back. So you really have made some

Re: [MBZ] I really do not like W107

2006-05-27 Thread Rick Knoble
(Actually it says 450SLC 5.0 on the back. Isn't that the same rare beast?) Like this one??? http://chicago.craigslist.org/car/164755231.html Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] I really do not like W107

2006-05-27 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 5/26/06, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (Actually it says 450SLC 5.0 on the back. Isn't that the same rare beast?) Like this one??? http://chicago.craigslist.org/car/164755231.html That's just a garden-variety 450SLC, as far as I can tell. (Man, I forgot how ugly they are with

[MBZ] MB in X-Men 3?

2006-05-27 Thread Sunil Hari
My friend (whom I've corrupted greatly, as she now sees old Benzes everywhere! and looks for the diesel label) saw X-Men 3 last night, and said that in a flashback scene Professor X and Magneto drive up in an old Benz to pick up a young Jean Gray. I know there's a new GL350 later in the movie,

Re: [MBZ] [MBZ W107's

2006-05-27 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Maybe this one is different enough for somebody. 1976 350SLC euro... 4 spd, 200 HP, no ac, no cruise, no sunroof Might be nice car where you don't need any of that... Check it... http://www.oursl.com/listing-forms/listings- det.php?op=showdetaid=171 Usual

Re: [MBZ] Bio Standby Hose Package-Rusty

2006-05-27 Thread B Dike
Everybody: I have been running various blends and formulations of biodiesel in my 4 diesels for a couple years now. Here's what I found: 1. New standard braided injector return lines can fail catastrophically in less than one year, spraying the engine compartment with fuel and creating a

Re: [MBZ] Bio Standby Hose Package-Rusty

2006-05-27 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 26 May 2006 20:45:45 -0700 (PDT) B Dike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, you might smell the leak and pull over if one fails, but a family member might not recognize the problem until a fire breaks out. One of the advantages of petroleum diesel is that it's not very flammable, so there is

Re: [MBZ] Jacks and jackstands

2006-05-27 Thread B Dike
Cheapest and safest solution I have seen is big stumps, sawed square on both ends so that the diameter is significantly greater than the height. Raise the car with jacks and slide a stump under each corner of the car. Bruce archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It would be nice to get the

Re: [MBZ] Jacks and jackstands

2006-05-27 Thread archer
That must be about the safest kind of support there is. No way they could turn over. Thanks, Gerry - Original Message - From: B Dike [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cheapest and safest solution I have seen is big stumps, sawed square on both ends so that the diameter is significantly greater

Re: [MBZ] 115 blower??

2006-05-27 Thread David Brodbeck
Tom Hargrave wrote: Oddly enough, I would go no faster than 80 - 85 down hill which made no since until I studied how the fuel injection system worked. The engine is governed to a top speed of 5500 RPM. I bet it'd go faster in Georgia overdrive.

Re: [MBZ] I really do not like W107

2006-05-27 Thread OK Don
Yup - that's the one. First badged as 450SLC 5.0, then changed to 500SLC with a re-designed engine and four speed tranny. It's the first aluminum block 117 engine with the chassis tuned for the rallies/races that MB won in that time frame. There were 2769 built from '77 to '81 -

Re: [MBZ] I really do not like W107

2006-05-27 Thread OK Don
Another good look at the 450SLC 5.0 -- http://www.californiaclassix.com/archive/79_MB_RallySLC_c145.html -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC,

Re: [MBZ] 115 blower??

2006-05-27 Thread Jim Cathey
Great running, but not capable of climbing a hill at the speed limit in most states. What's wrong with the Frankenheap? It doesn't slow down, and is only a 200D. Stickshift, and a 616 head on it though. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 126 A/C

2006-05-27 Thread Jim Cathey
Except that the evaporator is too big to pull up through the speaker opening Chop it up. Of course, getting an intact new one back _in_ that hole is a problem then... -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] MB in X-Men 3?

2006-05-27 Thread Zoltan Finks
Not a movie guy - I can't comment on the X-man movie. But (and not to hijack the thread) I have been wanting to mention something that I've recently noticed. We have recently just gotten our first DVD player, (yes, we're a bit behind the times) and have noticed that in the disclaimer before each

Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update

2006-05-27 Thread Steve MacSween
on 5/26/06 8:17 AM, John Berryman at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So it's behaving now? A bit better, runs at an even 100 or just under during the day, and in colder temps late at night varies between 100 and 110-ish, depending on driving conditions. So I am thinking I have a clutch-fan issue too

Re: [MBZ] MB in X-Men 3?

2006-05-27 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Isn't that a black 123 280E. Hendrik who hopes that ad doesn't give car thieves any ideas about nicking old Benzes - Original Message - From: Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 6:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB in

Re: [MBZ] Continued off topic

2006-05-27 Thread Mitch Haley
BillR wrote: Many of the advanced degree folks are legal, very many are here on quite outdated student visas. Quite a few are leaving due to frustration at trying to become legal. My best bud from college works for a local biotech firm. They lost a senior scientist once, one of their

Re: [MBZ] Bio Standby Hose Package-Rusty

2006-05-27 Thread Levi Smith
To my knowledge vegetable oil needs to be at like 600F or higher before it might potentially ignite. So, I suppose it's possible on the turbo or something (Pretty sure an oil leak on the turbo/exhaust is what cause the fire on an old Impulse I had). Not sure what the temp is of diesel. A spark

Re: [MBZ] MB in X-Men 3?

2006-05-27 Thread Levi Smith
Yeah, I saw it. Great movie by the way. Though I'm afraid I don't know enough about the older Benz's. I believe they said it was 20 years ago, but the car certainly seemed older than that. It was green, had the more estately look, like something the queen would ride in in an old James Bond

Re: [MBZ] MB in X-Men 3?

2006-05-27 Thread John Ervine
Hendrik Riessen wrote: Isn't that a black 123 280E. Yes. Yes it is (though I'm not 100% on the color, just the model). -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi

Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update

2006-05-27 Thread Jim Cathey
A bit better, runs at an even 100 or just under during the day, and in colder temps late at night varies between 100 and 110-ish, depending on driving conditions. So I am thinking I have a clutch-fan issue too (though the viscous aspect of the clutch fan is near perfect). Some time stop the

[MBZ] In the news: Diesels poison innocent children

2006-05-27 Thread tom savage
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/24/AR2006052402362.html Tom

Re: [MBZ] Club 123D spring rally recsheduled - 6-10-06

2006-05-27 Thread tom savage
V Layton wrote: Hi Folks! and Tom, There were too many schedule conflicts for yesterday, so all those signed up have agreed on a new nate, June 10th (saturday) I hope this frees you up Tom, and of course anyone with a W123 can join the festivites. Hi Vince, Hopefully I'll be able to

[MBZ] Texas Parts Cars

2006-05-27 Thread Rick Knoble
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1984-MERCEDES-380SE-RUST-FREE-TEXAS-CAR_W0QQitemZ4643287108QQcategoryZ39405QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCEDES-BENZ-220-AND-250-COUPES_W0QQitemZ4643287764QQcategoryZ39405QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Not mine, no

[MBZ] W123 in Texas for Sale

2006-05-27 Thread Kerr Tung
1983 300 D-TURBO Diesel 101,300 miles -- $4100 This car is very solid. I bought it 2 years ago from a dealer for grease car conversion. However, my kids have been keeping me too busy and I finally give up on the idea. Recently I have change all the fluids, coolant, oil, filters, belts,

Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update

2006-05-27 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 5/27/2006 1:35:56 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can't decide whether to bother with a citric flush and refill through the top hose (I seem to recall on the older lists some people found the flush only worked for a few months), or just go ahead

Re: [MBZ] Club 123D spring rally recsheduled - 6-10-06

2006-05-27 Thread George Gregory
Never in the world would I have you picked as a CWE type. ___ GG (CWE Wannabe) St. Louis - Cincinnati 1997 SL500 http://homepage.mac.com/deneals/SL500.htm -Original Message- From: tom savage Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 9:09 AM Hi Vince, Hopefully I'll be

Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update

2006-05-27 Thread Steve MacSween
on 5/27/06 10:54 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How long since the radiator has been removed from the car for EXTERNAL cleaning? Funny you should mention that, but this is a (supposedly) known good used rad off a driving parts car I purchased a while back... before we

[MBZ] OM617/300sd oil pressure drop at idle, in gear

2006-05-27 Thread Steve MacSween
This is related to my run-hot thread I seem to recall that the (base) MB spec for oil pressure at hot idle in an OM617 is 1 bar. I am getting ~1.5-ish bar at idle hot in park, even when the car is running hot, but it drops further and faster, to 1 bar in gear once the engine has really got

Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update

2006-05-27 Thread Steve MacSween
on 5/27/06 8:44 AM, Jim Cathey at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If the radiator is full of deposits, likely the engine is as well and heat transfer on that end of the cycle is also compromised. Before a radiator replacement (expensive) I'd do the flush in any event. Our SDL is entering its third

[MBZ] A/C dryer replacement

2006-05-27 Thread archer
I need to replace a leaking pressure switch on top of the dryer in an '83 300D Turbo. In American cars the dryer is usually replaced any time a part in the A/C system is replaced, but I don't want to replace this $180 dryer until vacuuming and gassing up the system to see if this is the only

Re: [MBZ] OM617/300sd oil pressure drop at idle, in gear

2006-05-27 Thread Desert Rat
What weight oil are you running? Some say spec is .5. I was using 0/40 M1 and saw the same conditions you describe. Changed to 15/50 M1 and now never goes below 1 bar now even at 110 degrees, idling in traffic with A/C on. On 5/27/06, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is related to

[MBZ] W124 AC Fans in Front of Condenser '91 300D 2.5 Turbo

2006-05-27 Thread l02turner
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? Sincerely,

[MBZ] carfax please

2006-05-27 Thread LT Don
KL1TD62694B215089 Thanks. -- There're always enemies, George. Jesus had enemies. -- Tom Clancy, _Executive Orders_ 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

[MBZ] R-12

2006-05-27 Thread Scott Ritchey
Thanks to Jim Friesen for the six-pack of Toyota AC oil in pressurized cans ... which also include a couple ounces of R-12. I added some yesterday and it looks like my 86 Sable wagon may make it through another summer now. Scott Ritchey Kittrell NC 1982 300SD 220K 1979 300TD 350K =

[MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor

2006-05-27 Thread Trampas
I need an internal coil spring compressor to do some work on my W126. Since this is the second or third time I have needed one I was going to purchase one. Does anyone have one for sale or a recommendation for cheap one? Thanks Trampas

Re: [MBZ] W124 AC Fans in Front of Condenser '91 300D 2.5 Turbo

2006-05-27 Thread Marshall Booth
[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

Re: [MBZ] A/C dryer replacement

2006-05-27 Thread Marshall Booth
archer wrote: I need to replace a leaking pressure switch on top of the dryer in an '83 300D Turbo. In American cars the dryer is usually replaced any time a part in the A/C system is replaced, but I don't want to replace this $180 dryer until vacuuming and gassing up the system to see if

Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update

2006-05-27 Thread John Berryman
On May 27, 2006, at 4:35 AM, Steve MacSween wrote: A bit better, runs at an even 100 or just under during the day, and in colder temps late at night varies between 100 and 110-ish, depending on driving conditions. AC on or off? 90ish is more better. I see all of mine hit 100ish at

Re: [MBZ] Bio Standby Hose Package-Rusty

2006-05-27 Thread Marshall Booth
B Dike wrote: Everybody: I have been running various blends and formulations of biodiesel in my 4 diesels for a couple years now. Here's what I found: 1. New standard braided injector return lines can fail catastrophically in less than one year, spraying the engine compartment with fuel

Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update

2006-05-27 Thread Marshall Booth
Steve MacSween wrote: on 5/27/06 8:44 AM, Jim Cathey at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If the radiator is full of deposits, likely the engine is as well and heat transfer on that end of the cycle is also compromised. Before a radiator replacement (expensive) I'd do the flush in any event. Our SDL

Re: [MBZ] OM617/300sd oil pressure drop at idle, in gear

2006-05-27 Thread Marshall Booth
Steve MacSween wrote: This is related to my run-hot thread I seem to recall that the (base) MB spec for oil pressure at hot idle in an OM617 is 1 bar. I am getting ~1.5-ish bar at idle hot in park, even when the car is running hot, but it drops further and faster, to 1 bar in gear once the

Re: [MBZ] Continued off topic

2006-05-27 Thread Marshall Booth
Mitch Haley wrote: My solution: Get serious about finding and exporting the illegals. The video from the May Day protests should give us lots of prime suspects. For every illegal we kick out, we let in one legal. My amnesty program is to show no preference or ill will towards the illegals

Re: [MBZ] I really do not like W107

2006-05-27 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Hmm, maybe I'll go knock on nearby doors and see if I can find out who it belongs to, then play dumb and see if they know how rare it is. What should I expect to pay for one of those? There seems to be virtually no collector market for the non-rare 450SLCs. On 5/26/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor

2006-05-27 Thread John Berryman
On May 27, 2006, at 1:23 PM, Trampas wrote: I need an internal coil spring compressor to do some work on my W126. Since this is the second or third time I have needed one I was going to purchase one. Does anyone have one for sale or a recommendation for cheap one? I just saw the Klann

Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor

2006-05-27 Thread Jim Cathey
I need an internal coil spring compressor to do some work on my W126. Since this is the second or third time I have needed one I was going to purchase one. Does anyone have one for sale or a recommendation for cheap one? I got in on the group-buy Klann. Not that cheap, but substantially less

Re: [MBZ] W124 AC Fans in Front of Condenser '91 300D 2.5 Turbo

2006-05-27 Thread Jim Cathey
What could cause this? Someone may have rigged it to do this on purpose, it is not normal. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] A/C dryer replacement

2006-05-27 Thread Jim Cathey
All opinions on the pros and cons of replacing the pressure switch without replacing the dryer are welcome. You'll be fine. The system has not been open to air, so it probably has not saturated the drier. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update

2006-05-27 Thread Jim Cathey
see if the big pharmacy has citric acid in stock. Baking supply house. I paid $11 for 5# a few years ago. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update

2006-05-27 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 27 May 2006 11:47:13 -0700 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: see if the big pharmacy has citric acid in stock. Baking supply house. I paid $11 for 5# a few years ago. I bought a bag off eBay. How do I verify that it's citric acid? Craig

Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update

2006-05-27 Thread Jim Cathey
The odd thing here is that the car's tendency to run hotter in cold ambient temps probably means the problem with the clutch fan is related to the 'sensor' (not sure what to call it) not being able to cope with cold, not hot. That screams thermostat (or eroded thermostat housing) to me, not

Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update

2006-05-27 Thread Jim Cathey
I bought a bag off eBay. How do I verify that it's citric acid? Taste it. If it's got the pucker power of kids' candy it's CA. If it's nasty tasting or you die, it's something else! (If your tongue numbs, sell it on the street corner for a substantial profit!) -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Continued off topic

2006-05-27 Thread LT Don
Military pilots are required to log x number of hours per month for training purposes. We used to haul beer to the USCG Exchange on Nantucket (from Cape Cod) and log it as training time. We also flew Admirals on sight-seeing tours to Maine lighthouses -- logged as training time. So, each time a

Re: [MBZ] Continued off topic

2006-05-27 Thread BillR
Let us also take a look at the current proposal of letting anyone here 5+ years apply for citizenship - absolute bonanza for forgers; 2 - 5 years to exit and reapply - bonanza for forgers and less than honest immigration workers [reported to be a problem already]; getting rid of the rest. 90 days

Re: [MBZ] W124 AC Fans in Front of Condenser '91 300D 2.5 Turbo

2006-05-27 Thread l02turner
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 -- Sincerely,

[MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker

2006-05-27 Thread l02turner
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, Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo) A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net For Test Results

Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker

2006-05-27 Thread Christopher McCann
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.

Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker

2006-05-27 Thread Bob Rentfro
A nice fellow called me yesterday, by the way, to tell me they had neither the sticker nor the invoice for my car. It took them 2 weeks after I faxed them the information to determine this. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker

2006-05-27 Thread l02turner
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

Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update

2006-05-27 Thread Steve MacSween
on 5/27/06 2:05 PM, John Berryman at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: AC on or off? AC off, does not work anyway and the wire that should lead to the sensor for the fan is MIA. There could be a 20+ year old pile of dead bugs, dead vegetation and general debris on the forward side of the radiator,

Re: [MBZ] SD run-hot update

2006-05-27 Thread Steve MacSween
on 5/27/06 2:50 PM, Jim Cathey at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That screams thermostat (or eroded thermostat housing) to me, not fan clutch. Not all brand-new thermostats are good ones. T-stat is new and replaced one only in there for six months. Housing looked great to me, when I had it apart,

Re: [MBZ] OM617/300sd oil pressure drop at idle, in gear

2006-05-27 Thread Steve MacSween
on 5/27/06 2:16 PM, Marshall Booth at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Of importance is that idle be at 700-800 under ALL conditions (AC on, AC off, in gear, out of gear, etc.). If it won't do that, there is something (usually minor) wrong. Oh, dear, here we go again ;-) My idle jumps up

[MBZ] OT: Laptop glide/touch pads [was: Re: MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker]

2006-05-27 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 27 May 2006 17:06:05 -0400 [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 - I have the same problem on my Dell C840 at work - I

Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker

2006-05-27 Thread Christopher McCann
that sucks. Sorry to hear that, Bob. Chris Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A nice fellow called me yesterday, by the way, to tell me they had neither the sticker nor the invoice for my car. It took them 2 weeks after I faxed them the information to determine this. Bob Rentfro -

Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker

2006-05-27 Thread Christopher McCann
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

Re: [MBZ] OM617/300sd oil pressure drop at idle, in gear

2006-05-27 Thread Marshall Booth
Steve MacSween wrote: on 5/27/06 2:16 PM, Marshall Booth at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Of importance is that idle be at 700-800 under ALL conditions (AC on, AC off, in gear, out of gear, etc.). If it won't do that, there is something (usually minor) wrong. Oh, dear, here we go again ;-)

[MBZ] FW: a/c ?

2006-05-27 Thread Joe Knight
Spud's still unsubbed from the list; too busy to keep up these days. He's asked me to forward the following, which I've culled from several emails in hopes someone can shed more light. Those of you who've been around surely know how to send mail to him direct. I'm on digest so won't make a very

Re: [MBZ] MB Invoice / WIndow Sticker

2006-05-27 Thread l02turner
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

Re: [MBZ] A/C dryer replacement

2006-05-27 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 5/27/2006 9:24:39 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I need to replace a leaking pressure switch on top of the dryer in an '83 300D Turbo. In American cars the dryer is usually replaced any time a part in the A/C system is replaced, but I don't

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] carfax please

2006-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Vehicle Snapshot Vehicle 2004 Chevrolet Aveo Base VIN KL1TD62694B215089 Body Style 4 Door Hatchback Country of Manufacture South Korea Vehicle History Checklist Vehicle Description KL1TD62694B215089 Title Check No records found Problem Check No records found Odometer Check Records found Vehicle