When I bought some WallyWorld tires for MrTaurus last winter, the tire guy
put a torque limiter bar on the impact wrench, then burped the lugs down
snug with an educated finger on the throttle, making the torque bar
superfluous.
He then got out a micrometer torque wrench, torqued all twenty
Thanks. I got it now.
Martin
Jeff Zedic wrote:
You don't necessrily use all the holes though. You use five if you have
the city light and want to use it but I've only ever used four wires.
Low beam
high beam
Ground
Fog light
Cty light
spare space for symmetry?
Jeff Zedic
Toronto
I sent him an email... but it bounced back with a fatal error that said that
his address was not valid... has been about 2 years since I emailed him last
about the altinator swap he did In his 300D.
Thanks...
Richard Fine
1987 300D turbo
From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Sep 23 23:52:42 2006
On 9/23/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think it's national policy. (Like Discount Tire claims it's their national
policy, but at Discounts near me, they just run them down with impact. Even
have signs in the windows claiming we handtorque all wheels.)
I bought tires at Discount
Took offence to a vile remark?
- Original Message -
From: tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2006 10:12 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] what happened to Marshall?
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
I guess he is snubbing us
Craig McCluskey wrote:
On Sat, 23 Sep 2006 07:56:57 -0500 Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
This same decision is made over over again. The issue has nothing to
do with morals, it has everything to do with survival!
That's true. But what happens to us as a country long-term when we
M.Afzaal.Khan wrote:
Quite Informative ,.
On my 300se with the KE variation I would have assumed the EHA had gone
bad and not the O2 sensor.
EHA? I'm not familiar with that acronym.
Recently I replaced the lambda sensor. and got the Bosch generic
version for the 126. but you
Tom Hargrave wrote:
I really don't understand why other states require a front plate. When's the
last time you were pulled over by a police car in front of you?
Among other things, they make a great reflective target for laser speed
guns. That's one of the reasons so many states have moved to
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I did get a ticket once when a cop pulled me over for not signaling a lane
change. (Who in the hell does anymore?? - I've given up on signaling because
so few people do it).
You had better get back in the habit because it's the law here and it's a
primary
So if everybody drinks poison you will too?
There are good drivers in this world and there are bad drivers who are
mostly responsible for rising insurance premiums. Signalling should be an
automatic thing that is done without even thinking about it, like putting on
a seatbelt.
Sounds like the
If all was doing was freeway or autobahn driving, I'd keep the 85 with
its lower rpm at speed. However my trip to work is over a mountain range
at a 50 mph speed limit and it's just not happy. Now take it up to 90
mph and it's very happy.
Martin
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Just curious, why are
Merc spec is 81 foot/pounds, which mine are.
The tire place I use has torque wrenches and use them.
- Original Message -
From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006 5:17 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] How to remove tight lug
Thanks for all the input, I had mixed results and learned quite a bit from
the responses and even picked up something on my own that I was not aware
of. The lug bolt hex heads are hollow and have a plastic cap. That allowed
me to use a large punch and hammer to bang away on the bolt without a
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Ranger-With-Mercedes-Diesel-WVO-Parts-or-Repair_W0QQitemZ300030935394QQihZ020QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
The pair of rusty vise grips clearly visible in one of the engine bay
photos is a nice touch.
On Sat, 23 Sep 2006 17:48:25 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
M1 EP is the new formulation for the 13000 mile oil changes that new MBs
can follow with a fleece filter.
Fleece filter? Standard equipment?
Craig
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
I wonder if just the prechamber is damaged. If the prechamber cracked
after a while the rings would carbon up and it would lose compression.
Are we talking about the engine that's blowing out the #1 intake port?
If so, it's coming out through a good sized hole in the
P. D. Ferguson wrote:
I have had two sets of TireRack-purchased tires mounted
at a relatively new Super WallyWorld($7.95 per tire lifetime balance) and
watched both times as the tech used a torque wrench to tighten the lugs--the
receipt includes a print out of the torque applied.
My WW
David Brodbeck wrote:
People seem to have this idea that China is some kind of evil empire
that's just waiting to pounce on us. I don't know where that comes
from. Xenophobia, maybe.
Commiephobia, more likely. The Chinese don't want our country, just our
standard of living. This planet
what vile remark?
M.Afzaal.Khan wrote:
Took offence to a vile remark?
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL,
87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2,
84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250
Chuck Landenberger wrote:
I sent him an email w/some 500E questions a couple of days ago. Have
gotten no reply...
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
He was using that address yesterday.
Even with the lower rpm at speed, it still should be happy. I would
check to make sure you are getting proper boost. The overboost valve
could be plugged up.
carbucks wrote:
If all was doing was freeway or autobahn driving, I'd keep the 85 with
its lower rpm at speed. However my trip to
yea, thats what Im thinking. At some point I will pull the head on that
engine. Would be nice if the bottom end was OK.
Mitch Haley wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
I wonder if just the prechamber is damaged. If the prechamber cracked
after a while the rings would carbon up and it would
So drive it in 3rd gear. Go on, it really won't hurt it. :) I drive mine in
3rd at 70 once a week. Keeps the tailgaters off with occasional puffs
of black
smoke.
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (236 kmi)
'82 300CD (160 kmi)
'82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR work
Quoting carbucks
On Sat, 23 Sep 2006 23:27:20 -0400 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
David Brodbeck wrote:
People seem to have this idea that China is some kind of evil empire
that's just waiting to pounce on us. I don't know where that comes
from. Xenophobia, maybe.
Commiephobia, more likely.
Craig McCluskey wrote:
Actually, during the Clinton era, a Chinese diplomat reminded people that
their nuclear missles could reach Los Angeles. I would say that someone
that threatens you like that is hostile to you.
If pointing missiles at someone is the standard, then the U.S. is
currently
Good info., Barry. I think that my particular situation would be a bit
different than yours as I have a 123. But I think that we may be alike in
our creativity.
And, ah yes - the zip tie. That, (and lately Gorilla Glue) are my
handyman's secret weapons. A bit more discreet than duct tape. Sorry
On Sun, 24 Sep 2006 00:35:36 -0500 Zoltan Finks
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Now I just need to find the rounded piece that runs around the corner
over by the passenger door.
There have been several of those on eBay in the last few months.
Craig
Really? Aaaak! I have to get over my internet phobia and start looking on
ebay. There just seems to be such opportunity for people to rip people off
in that situation. Is this sort of thing kept down by the whole rating
thing that ebay has?
Brian
On 9/24/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I'd often thought about kit cars, or one-off replicas of cars that were
never kitted. Usually think of cars like GT40, Miura, or C111 with a
FWD diesel drivetrain behind the seats, or sometimes a Lotus Elite,
Apollo GT3500, or Cheetah with OM60x or CDI engine mounted up front.
It would be
I agree, we can nuke anyone and we are still the only country to have used
nukes against another country.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of David Brodbeck
Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006
Thanks Hendrik -
When I said *approx* 90#'s I was hoping someone would come out with the
specific number - so I didn't have to look it up. ;-)
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts
Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
PORSCHE
There was one of these for sale on eBay a while back - i think they wanted
600k for it. My impression of the car was it was very crude, especially the
interior.
Mike
On 9/24/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'd often thought about kit cars, or one-off replicas of cars that were
never
Richard,
I have resealed several steering boxes and have not had any problems doing
it. The way I look at it is that I can take the box off and for $35 give it
a try. The worse that happens is that I wasted $35 and a couple of hours and
then have to buy the rebuilt box. Thus go for it! Note that
Has anyone ever thought about making a new cross flow head for the OM617?
I was thinking about the possibilities of CNC milling one from aluminum. Of
course it might be easier and cheaper to buy a new CDI.
Trampas
No, you only have to purchase the correct connectors. The NA-spec lights use
a four-pin connector, but the euro lights want a six-pin connector (plug).
However, the lights will work fine using your existing harness. You just
have to swap the connectors and reconfigure the layout of the pins
Has anyone had experience with Smithy Co. lathes, mills, and related
equipment? I need a drill press but would like to have a vertical mill
which could do machining as well as function as a drill press. Smithy Co.
has combination lathe-vertical mills (something like the old Shopsmiths)
Going to take a shot here my guess is the C230 is the same body as the C280,
but with the same 2.3 DOHC 4 thats in the SLK 230 Kompressor. Except that is
not supercharged so reliability should be much better. Don't know what maint.
costs would be, but mileage should be around low 20's for city
This looks interesting ---
http://tinyurl.com/htj8e
The car maker that floored the world in the 1970s with the first
gasoline engine to meet U.S. clean air guidelines without a catalytic
converter said it has developed a new and simple diesel powertrain
that is as clean as gasoline-fuelled
Richard, Trampas -
Many folks, have suggested that the most cost effective repair may be
obtaining a good used box. They go for about $100 or so. I had the one in my
107 rebuilt by a retired M/B mechanic that did them as a hobby and for a few
extra retirement bucks. It has worked just fine so far.
Will a '90 350SDL rod bender head work on a '87 300SDL?
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (236 kmi)
'82 300CD (160 kmi)
'82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR work
Actually, you use the 87 injectors and prechambers in the 90 head. Beware
that the lock rings are different between 87 and 90, and you'll need both
tools. Also beware, two of the 'head bolts' (which actually aren't much of
head bolts, they are the two in the timing chain cavity) are longer on the
Already bidding and asking how much for shipping and the part number
off of the
head.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=200030653234
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (236 kmi)
'82 300CD (160 kmi)
'82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR work
Quoting Kaleb C. Striplin
http://detroit.craigslist.org/car/211349140.html
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
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Anyone have a cruise control amp they want to sell which they know works. I
changed one out today for one I got in a grab bag ebay sale which had a
bunch of other controlers. The amp is bad.
Is thee a link to fix these? MB Model number is 001-545 2132
Regards Tom Scordato
1979 240D 97K
Fleece filter? Standard equipment?
The dealers have been installing them for quite a while now but I suspect
it's just for the later cars (since '88?) with FSS which could go 10K miles
before an M1 change with the old paper cartridge filters.
So, with a reformulated oil and fleece filters,
Kaleb, he of the vile remarks, asks:
what vile remark?
(M.Afzaal.Khan wrote: Took offence to a vile remark?)
It is to laugh.
RLE
Both my 300D 2.5 and the 300SDL have adequate power for merging - no
problems at all.
The 602 and 603 engines are great!
On 9/24/06, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Trampas wrote:
I was just dreaming of having a diesel with enough power such that I can
merge onto the highway with out
Thanks.
I tried to set up a registration so I could simply ask a question of a
seller, and after 20 minutes of choosing an appropriate user name, etc. I
found out that they want my credit or debit card number to register. I shut
the computer off and went to bed.
Brian
On 9/24/06, Craig
Do you have an engine that needs it
On 9/24/06, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Already bidding and asking how much for shipping and the part number
off of the
head.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=200030653234
--
Luther KB5QHU
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
On Sun, 24 Sep 2006 16:25:17 -0500 Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Already bidding and asking how much for shipping and the part number
off of the
head.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=200030653234
Do you get the cam, too?
Craig
My father had a '99 C230. He had multiple electronic/computer failures
that required dealer service. He sold it earlier this year, after
being a die hard MB fan for 25 years, and replaced it with a Nissan.
On 9/24/06, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Here's the fuel economy info from the
Getting the cam, valves, etc. would make it that much more desirable.
He also has an IP -- just the thing to send to the Fins for a little re-work!
http://tinyurl.com/zucut
On 9/24/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Sun, 24 Sep 2006 16:25:17 -0500 Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Try Jim at http://cathey.dogear.com/mamerepairs.html
Harry
On 9/24/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Anyone have a cruise control amp they want to sell which they know
works. I
changed one out today for one I got in a grab bag ebay sale which had a
bunch of other controlers.
dude, you'll never get me to call 5k overkill.
this whole fleece insanity makes me laugh. fleece is like mill junk, loaded
with all sorts of garbage such as seeds and twigs. paper is pretty obvious
and what most of us think of when we think of filters. cut open a fleece
filter and a paper
I'm replacing the outer window brushes (sealing strip) in all of my windows
in my 84 300SD. Before I begin does anyone have any hints to make it
easier, for example is it better to loosen the glass in the door? I have
the manual and it seems pretty basic on removal reinstallation (1 page).
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