Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-29 Thread Dave H...
Could you please elaborate on the resistance comment for testing glow plugs? is there a ohm reading that states the glow plug is acceptable and anything above/below that reading is a call to replace that glow plug? Dave H... -- From: John M

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-29 Thread Chris Lane
Basicly what I did was look for either infinite ohms, which would indicate an open circuit, or an impedance greater than one ohm. I did this based on what I found at http://www.dieselgiant.com/glowplugrepair.htm On 11/29/07, Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Could you please elaborate on the

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-29 Thread Tom Hargrave
With most low cost meters, glow plugs will read a dead short and you might as well test them with a test light. Some glow plugs will read fine cold but will open up as they start to warm because the element is cracked but this really does not happen that often the glow plug fails completely soon

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-29 Thread dave walton
The Bosch Duraterm and the equivalent Beru plugs vary resistance based on temperature. They start out ~ 0.8 Ohms cold and go up to ~ 30 Ohms when hot. All the bad ones I've seen read infinite ohms and don't get hot anymore. You should have a spare glow plug in your bag of tricks. See how your

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-29 Thread Allan Streib
Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Could you please elaborate on the resistance comment for testing glow plugs? is there a ohm reading that states the glow plug is acceptable and anything above/below that reading is a call to replace that glow plug? Resistance check alone is not enough to

Re: [MBZ] OT, fluid in a TV?

2007-11-29 Thread Curt Raymond
Umm, from the folks I've talked to Sony buys the cheapest screens that Samsung puts out and their ratio of defects to number of screens out the door is higher to much higher. Sony's controller (at least on the units I've looked at) is worse, lower contrast ratio, slower refresh rates, worse

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control W124

2007-11-29 Thread LarryT
Hi Dwight - I'm seeing prices all over - rebuilt from $180 (30 day warranty) to almost $300 and new ones $300 and up. I would consider trying to resolder mine but if I need to use it as a core/exchange they won't accept it if it has been opened and/or worked on. Used ones are hard to

Re: [MBZ] Radio Repair 85 300 SD

2007-11-29 Thread Loren Faeth
I found an address for Jaime, but I didn't find one for Ed Ebel. I did not find a Becker North America email address. try Jaime Kopchinski [EMAIL PROTECTED] If the old mbz.org archives are up, you might find an email address there for Ed. At 11:02 PM 11/28/2007, you wrote: Yes. Jaime

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-29 Thread LarryT
When I was wondering if one of my GPs were bad (they were new) I pulled them out and attached a battery charger to each one - if they glowed red hot within about 15 seconds I considered it good. Good luck - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-29 Thread Tom Hargrave
I've tried that test - it cost me a few finger prints.. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 8:45 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] German cat names [was: Re: Oil puzzlement]

2007-11-29 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 29 Nov 2007 01:38:16 -0500 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I resemble that remark. Ummm ... which one? Craig On Nov 26, 2007 11:06 AM, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 23:48:38 -0600 Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-29 Thread Rich Thomas
I had some that tested fine cold but when heated they did not do well. Pulled them and found that a lot of the tip was eroded away, so there was still continuity but not a lot to heat. Replaced them and all was OK again. Also put in a new fuse, was like $3 at the stealer. --R Allan Streib

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control W124

2007-11-29 Thread Jim Cathey
I'm seeing prices all over - rebuilt from $180 (30 day warranty) to almost $300 and new ones $300 and up. I would consider trying to resolder Wow, for a 30-day warrantee that makes the $40 (plus parts and shipping) I used to charge a bargain! In my four months of operation I only had

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-29 Thread Jim Cathey
Could you please elaborate on the resistance comment for testing glow plugs? is there a ohm reading that states the glow plug is acceptable and anything above/below that reading is a call to replace that glow plug? Parallel plugs measure about 0.6 ohms cold. And your meter has to be good

Re: [MBZ] Swaying W124 rear end

2007-11-29 Thread John Robbins
Peter Frederick wrote: snip Thanks for all the excellent info! Will come in quite handy when I tackle this job. :) Rusty used, I think, to sell a kit with thrust, torque, camber links, tie rods, and spring link bushings, this would be a good idea. I did my TE and old 300D piecemeal,

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control W124

2007-11-29 Thread Frederick W Moir
LarryT et all. Glad that the wench arrived OK, hope it's useful. I was looking forward to meeting you, but it was not to be. Question, Part # of the cruise control box? Fred Moir Lynn MA Dieselitis Maximus Hi Dwight - I'm seeing prices all over - rebuilt from $180 (30 day

[MBZ] Diesel SL conversion for sale

2007-11-29 Thread TimothyPilgrim
No affiliation, just ran across it. http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1981-MERCEDES-380SL-CONVERTIBLE-TURBODIESEL-ROADSTER-o-b-o-W0QQAdIdZ27479260 Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] Diesel SL conversion for sale

2007-11-29 Thread Dave H...
Interesting I had toyed with the concept of having my SL converted to diesel BUT: $ 36.000 that's ludicrous. Dave H.. -- From: TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 11:29 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject:

Re: [MBZ] w116 300sd bundt wheel part number

2007-11-29 Thread Rusty Cullens
Yes, they came with 6 wheels. Yours probably had hubcaps originally and a previous owner bought some used wheels. The 6.5 will work just fine, they just didn't come with them. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Craig

Re: [MBZ] Diesel SL conversion for sale

2007-11-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Well OK Don has always wanted to do that. Too bad no pics of engine. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 10:29 AM Subject: [MBZ] Diesel SL

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-29 Thread Dave H...
Wow, Thanks so much for all the great feed back concerning glow plug testing. A lot of really good data there. :) Dave H... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-29 Thread Luther
I'll second the 30-0-30 ammeter. If the current use doesn't drop to around 10-15 after a few seconds, it's a bad plug. That's all I use. Luther On Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:28:46 -0600, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Could you please elaborate on the resistance comment for testing glow

Re: [MBZ] Diesel SL conversion for sale

2007-11-29 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: Well OK Don has always wanted to do that. Too bad no pics of engine. I second that. Is it a 617, which supposedly won't fit under the hood unless you drop the mounts (and endange the oil pan), or is it a 603/606? I suspect it's a 617, they are a lot more

Re: [MBZ] Diesel SL conversion for sale

2007-11-29 Thread Luther
That's a bit steepeven for the unique factor. On Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:29:39 -0600, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No affiliation, just ran across it. http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1981-MERCEDES-380SL-CONVERTIBLE-TURBODIESEL-ROADSTER-o-b-o-W0QQAdIdZ27479260

Re: [MBZ] Diesel SL conversion for sale

2007-11-29 Thread R A Bennell
Is there gold plating under the paint? Somehow, $36K seems a bit much for a car where the AC does not work etc. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of TimothyPilgrim Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 10:30 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Diesel SL conversion for sale

2007-11-29 Thread Zeitgeist
I've long wanted to do that to a W113 280SL ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Diesel SL conversion for sale

2007-11-29 Thread E M
Unique to me means take 40% off, no matter how well it was done :-) Ed 300E On 29/11/2007, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's a bit steepeven for the unique factor. On Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:29:39 -0600, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No affiliation, just ran across it.

Re: [MBZ] Diesel SL conversion for sale

2007-11-29 Thread E M
Buy a much newer one in nice shape and spend the $20,000 you save doing so on gas. :-) Ed 300E On 29/11/2007, Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interesting I had toyed with the concept of having my SL converted to diesel BUT: $ 36.000 that's ludicrous. Dave H..

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-29 Thread Doug Quance
http://www.dieselgiant.com/glowplugrepair.htm That link is quite accurate. With one exception, the ultimate test is using a current meter. They should draw about 20 amps initially. Seeing it glow to me is not definitive. -- SANTÉ Doug Quance Consciousness: That annoying time between naps. 90%

Re: [MBZ] Diesel SL conversion for sale

2007-11-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
yes, its priced way too high. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor 918-746-1400 x305 - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 10:59 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel

Re: [MBZ] w116 300sd bundt wheel part number

2007-11-29 Thread Rich Thomas
So I was thinking that I could turn Brunnhilde into a rap star status symbol if I made some emblems that say BUNTZ14 like those I see on the Eckscalades and Chrysler 300s that say DUBZ22 I have my CNC machine about ready to go, I could do something in aluminum. Whatcha y'all think? --R (aka

[MBZ] Another use for your MityVac

2007-11-29 Thread Rich Thomas
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/119630496469880.xmlcoll=7 Better keep it in your car should the need arise for an assist. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For

[MBZ] good god this is the ugliest car I have seen in a while

2007-11-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin (CAT)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-1968-MERCEDES-220D-4-DOOR_W0QQitemZ120189690586QQihZ002QQcategoryZ6329QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

[MBZ] Fw: [Banned] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
--- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Karl Strand [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 1:15 PM Subject: [Banned] Marshall died Just saw Hanks's message on R/E - apparently Marshall

Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Banned] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Yep, apparantly. I guess it was on the RE list. Wonder how they found out before we did. Anyway, I have not seen that post so I do not have any details. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Banned] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Rich Thomas
http://www.legacy.com/PostGazette/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStoryPersonId=98788905 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Allan Streib
That's terrible news. I was afraid he might be in poor health since he had not been posting here recently. If anyone knows his family please express how much he was respected in this community and that he will be greatly missed. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230

[MBZ] burns a quart of oil every 4-500 miles

2007-11-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin (CAT)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-350SD-Turbo-Turbo-350SD-Biodiesel-Ready-30mpg_W0QQitemZ170174230551QQihZ007QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor ___

[MBZ] OM616 crankshaft seal replacement job description

2007-11-29 Thread Christopher McCann
Anyone have this, perhaps in a PDF, who could e-mail it to me? Thanks, Chris Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -1985 300SD, 368K km, Wulf -1992 350 Ram Wagon, 58K miles, The Behemoth -1975 240D manual, W115, Projekt-Wagen 1 -1980 300SD, W116, Projekt-Wagen 2

Re: [MBZ] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Sunil Hari
and his diesel habit made his obit. wow. road trip to pittsburgh? On Nov 29, 2007 2:35 PM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's terrible news. I was afraid he might be in poor health since he had not been posting here recently. If anyone knows his family please express how much he

Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Banned] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Loren Faeth
Somebody want to take up a collection via paypal and we can send flowers or make a memorial contribution? Loren At 01:31 PM 11/29/2007, you wrote: http://www.legacy.com/PostGazette/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStoryPersonId=98788905 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
This was what came from the RE list Marshall Booth, sometimes referred to as Der Dieseling Doktor passed away on Monday. While he had said little about it, he had been dealing with a melanoma for over a year. His formal field was medical biology, and he had participated in experimental research

[MBZ] Fwd: Re: Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Loren Faeth
I second that. That's terrible news. I was afraid he might be in poor health since he had not been posting here recently. If anyone knows his family please express how much he was respected in this community and that he will be greatly missed. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 Loren Faeth

Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Banned] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
I didnt know he was the sound guy on night of the living dead. Guess so http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063350/fullcredits --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Kevin Kraly
He will be greatly missed. His expertise helped me out many times. Oh yeah, REPLACE ALL FUSES! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Banned] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Sunil Hari
Marshall Booth??? On Nov 29, 2007 2:15 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Karl Strand [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 29,

Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Banned] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Yea, if you want to handle that and make it some sort of offical okiebenz.com group thing. I will chip in. Let me know. Kaleb --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] OM616 crankshaft seal replacement job description

2007-11-29 Thread Loren Faeth
If you mean the font seal: pull the radiator, and if it has A/c, pull the condenser, or move it out of the way. Pull the front pulley/balancer. Pull the old seal put in a new seal carefully (easier said than done). You can loosen some of the pan bolts if you need to. reassemble. They used

Re: [MBZ] OM616 crankshaft seal replacement job description

2007-11-29 Thread Loren Faeth
Are you talking front seal? At 01:38 PM 11/29/2007, you wrote: Anyone have this, perhaps in a PDF, who could e-mail it to me? Thanks, Chris Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -1985 300SD, 368K km, Wulf -1992 350 Ram Wagon, 58K miles, The Behemoth -1975 240D manual,

[MBZ] 1982 Mercedes 407 truck on Portland CL

2007-11-29 Thread Kevin Kraly
Anyone seen anything like this? Is it a 'Mog? http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/car/493045304.html Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Banned] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Rusty Cullens
Me too. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 2:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Banned] Marshall died

Re: [MBZ] OM616 crankshaft seal replacement job description

2007-11-29 Thread Christopher McCann
yes, front seal. What do you mean by pan? I have everything out, but I don't see where the pan (oil pan?) comes into play. Found this to help get the seal on properly (nifty home-made tool): http://www.mercedesshop.com/Wikka/OM617CrankshaftSeal/show?time=2007-03-17+13%3A35%3A56 Chris

Re: [MBZ] 1982 Mercedes 407 truck on Portland CL

2007-11-29 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Nov 29, 2007 11:59 AM, Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone seen anything like this? Is it a 'Mog? http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/car/493045304.html There was one like that on eBay a year or so ago, about the same age with similarly low miles, but blue and with an open bed with

Re: [MBZ] OT, fluid in a TV?

2007-11-29 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Nov 29, 2007 6:09 AM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Umm, from the folks I've talked to Sony buys the cheapest screens that Samsung puts out and their ratio of defects to number of screens out the door is higher to much higher. Sony's controller (at least on the units I've looked

Re: [MBZ] good god this is the ugliest car I have seen in a while

2007-11-29 Thread archer
Someone should take that to the rusty but driveable car contest south of Frisco. It might win. Gerry - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin (CAT) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] good god this is the ugliest car I have seen in a while

Re: [MBZ] 1982 Mercedes 407 truck on Portland CL

2007-11-29 Thread Loren Faeth
If anything like it had been made in the US, it would have been called a 1 ton van. it is not a Mog. Its closest relative is the O407, a small bus. I am guessing this was cheaper and more Spartan than an O407, but served a similar purpose, hauling people. At 01:59 PM 11/29/2007, you wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OM616 crankshaft seal replacement job description

2007-11-29 Thread Loren Faeth
the bottom half of the oil seal is held in place by the pan. Not the sump pan, but the mail oil pan. if the seal is difficult to drive in, loosening the bolts a turn or so on the front half of the pan may help. I am assuming you are doing this in the car and when you say everything out you

Re: [MBZ] OM616 crankshaft seal replacement job description

2007-11-29 Thread Christopher McCann
OK, that makes sense...will take a closer look at that before installing the seal. Yes, the engine is in the car...everything is out...of the way. Thanks, Chris Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the bottom half of the oil seal is held in place by the pan. Not the sump pan, but the mail

Re: [MBZ] '82 300SD Seat Bottom Cover Pad Replacement

2007-11-29 Thread Christopher McCann
So I assume W126 driver and passenger seat pads and springs are interchangeable? I am hoping they are as that was my plan for repairing my drivers side - springs at PNP are always shot on driver's side. Chris Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You're on Okieland? So's Kaleb. Passenger

Re: [MBZ] '82 300SD Seat Bottom Cover Pad Replacement

2007-11-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
yes --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 2:40 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300SD Seat Bottom Cover Pad

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control W124

2007-11-29 Thread LarryT
You still doing it - or do you have all the beer you need? (if that's possible) ;-) 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 POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info

[MBZ] Marshall remembrances

2007-11-29 Thread Rich Thomas
From the obit: Memorial contributions may be sent to the Hillman Cancer Center. My wife is an oncologist, so we are quite close to the cancer thing. She has recently established a foundation for liver cancer research, and we involve ourselves in certain cancer-related activities. From my

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth

2007-11-29 Thread RELNGSON
Chilling. http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Cancertype/Eye/Melanomaoftheeye RLE ** Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) ___

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-29 Thread LarryT
Geez Tom - Don't hold them! ;-) 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 POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] burns a quart of oil every 4-500 miles

2007-11-29 Thread Rich Thomas
So I sent this guy a question: *Dear eaglerestorables,* Does this car have the factory replacement engine or is it the original that suffers from bent connecting rods, which leads to the excessive oil usage and engine failure? and this is the reply: ** I am assuming it has the original motor,

Re: [MBZ] burns a quart of oil every 4-500 miles

2007-11-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
I have decided --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 2:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] burns a quart of oil every 4-500 miles

[MBZ] Marshall Booth

2007-11-29 Thread archer
Makes one wonder about the role radiation from all the hours Marshall spent in front of CRT type monitors might have played in causing his cancer. During the 1990s there was quite a bit of concern about that. Remember the radiation filters for monitors? Does anyone know if Marshall was blonde

Re: [MBZ] Radio Repair 85 300 SD

2007-11-29 Thread LarryT
Try these - 201-327-3434 - Ronn Goodman - Becker of North America 732 522 1837 - Stefan - SW Stereo Services Visit http://www.beckerautosound.com website to get ph. number. Call and and ask for Ed Ebel. HTHs Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control W124

2007-11-29 Thread LarryT
Really appreciate the loan of the tool - USPS tried to deliver it Sunday (!!) but didn;t get to the door fast enough so they brought it back Monday. I tried to find the P/N in the EPC but did not have any luck. Could not find the right section. It's not very user friendly. The Porsche PET

Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Banned] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Mitch Haley
http://www.legacy.com/PostGazette/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStoryPersonId=98788905 I couldn't find that on a google search, mainly because I ignored all the references that were talking about sound engineers. RIP Marshall, your absence diminishes us. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth

2007-11-29 Thread LarryT
Yep, there is much concern in some quarters about the amount of radiation we receive each time we get a chest X Ray - a typical component of a yearly physical. And I hear radiation is cummulative - it builds with each exposure so a 10 year exposure is 1 xray times 10. Amd being aimed at the

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control W124

2007-11-29 Thread Sunil Hari
if he doesn't do it, i will. On Nov 29, 2007 4:08 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Really appreciate the loan of the tool - USPS tried to deliver it Sunday (!!) but didn;t get to the door fast enough so they brought it back Monday. I tried to find the P/N in the EPC but did not have any

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-29 Thread Tom Hargrave
I didn't hold the glow plug - I picked it up when I thought it was cool enough. It took me 20 minutes to find it after my fingers cooled off. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 11/29/07 2:50

Re: [MBZ] Diesel SL conversion for sale

2007-11-29 Thread Redghost
For that price, I think I will just scrounge an old w123 and a w107 and do the work in the garage. Even retail prices from Performance parts would leave a huge profit to be made. With parts from Rusty, I could have to pay folks to take it off my hands clay wonder how the 617 got shoe

Re: [MBZ] Diesel SL conversion for sale

2007-11-29 Thread Redghost
might be a 602 or 621 On 29 Nov 2007, at 08:59, Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: Well OK Don has always wanted to do that. Too bad no pics of engine. I second that. Is it a 617, which supposedly won't fit under the hood unless you drop the mounts (and endange the oil

Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Banned] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Redghost
We could compile all his posting and edit them into book form. Proceeds could be used to set up a scholarship for diesel benz mechanics. Or donate funds to some sort of musical thing. Maybe LT Don and Luther can figure out what. clay On 29 Nov 2007, at 11:37, Loren Faeth wrote:

[MBZ] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread wilton strickland
A tremdous loss for all of us. He helped me a bunch several times with key info I needed to repair my MB's. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Gary Hurst
i viewed him as such a heroic character over the last decade. while the rest of us were all too happy to get into our sectarian spitting matches, marshall never took sides. he was a friend and helper to all. i am happy that i was able to meet marshall and spend some time with him. he was even

Re: [MBZ] Diesel SL conversion for sale

2007-11-29 Thread Mitch Haley
Redghost wrote: might be a 602 or 621 I thought he said 3.0 litre diesel Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] 1982 Mercedes 407 truck on Portland CL

2007-11-29 Thread Zach
I have one of these that I will sell you for significantly less! But it needs a bit more work! ;) 407 is a sales designation, its a 309 chassis, very popular and long-lived platform... Its definately not a mog! :) -Zach --- Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone seen anything like

Re: [MBZ] 1982 Mercedes 407 truck on Portland CL

2007-11-29 Thread Redghost
Our agencies have that same requirement. Seems premature for the German trucks, but my BiL works on the emergency rigs for a few municipalities and according to him, the rigs are put out to pasture at a good time. By then, the amount of work needed to keep them on the road far exceeds

Re: [MBZ] Diesel SL conversion for sale

2007-11-29 Thread Redghost
The seller could say anything, since he believes the car is worth $36k. he is obviously mental clay On 29 Nov 2007, at 14:18, Mitch Haley wrote: Redghost wrote: might be a 602 or 621 I thought he said 3.0 litre diesel Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] Diesel SL conversion for sale

2007-11-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
I emailed for more pics. He wanted to know where I was located and what my intentions were. WTF? Will see if he sends them. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Banned] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Hendrik Fay
Yeah I'll chuck in a few beans towards a donation for that cancer research institute. By the sounds of it Marshall lived a pretty full life, I still vividly remember the arguments we had about the pros and cons of Mobil 1 and I never got to tell him that I switched my Mercs to the good stuff,

Re: [MBZ] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread R A Bennell
He may have packed a lot into his time but 72 is way too young to go. He should have been around for another 10 or more years. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 4:14 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Banned] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread R A Bennell
Or at least make it more available. You folks with newer diesels may be able to find what you need but my poor old beast is supposed to have the thick stuff and I have not found it locally. I have seen it on the shelf in Grand Forks ND but not in Winnipeg so far. Randy -Original

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth

2007-11-29 Thread Peter Frederick
I'm very sorry to hear Marshall has passed on, he will definitely be missed here! Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread jgiels
I agree he should have been around many more years I have read alot of his comments and he will be sorely missed on the list. Good common sense. Douglas - Original Message - From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November

Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Banned] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Peter T . Arnold
I really like the idea of PAyPal to a Charity. -- Regards, Peter T. Arnold 2007 HHR, 2.4L/Auto, LT2, 19Kmi, No problems! 1987 300SDL 286 KMI Relocated to Cleveland, home of RR 1995 F-250 PowerChoke 199Kmi 1954 Metropolitan Convertible, Hanger Queen Wife has a Cruizer, 87 Kmi, as reliable

Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Banned] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Dave H...
This idea I really like Dave H... -- From: Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 5:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Banned] Marshall died We could compile all his

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth

2007-11-29 Thread Gary Hurst
you couldn't tell his original hair color as he really had no hair to speak of and what he had would no longer have been the original color. he was VERY pasty though skin wise. On Nov 29, 2007 4:02 PM, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Makes one wonder about the role radiation from all the hours

Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Banned] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Mitch Haley
Hendrik Fay wrote: Hendrik who wonders whether the will lay the Diesel Doctor to rest with a bottle of M1 and a pack of fresh fuses, I suppose they could embalm him in Mobil 1 Do they bury or cremate research cadavers? Like many medical professionals, his corpse was donated. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-29 Thread LarryT
Hi Manfred, Great story! 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 POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . - Original Message - From: M G [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-29 Thread LarryT
Hi Tom, You paint a hilarious picture -- hope your fingers aren't badly hurt!\ How far did you fling it? 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 POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth

2007-11-29 Thread M.Affzaal.Khan
Very sorry to hear of Marshall Booth passing away. Loss of an expert to the list mak ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-29 Thread M G
Reminds me of an old story; Seems a guy walked into a blacksmith shop just after the blacksmith got finished making some horseshoes. The guy picks up one of the hot horseshoes but of course drops it right away. Blacksmith says, Whats the matter too hot? Guy says, No. It just don't take me

Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Banned] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Hendrik Fay
I suppose they could research whether M1 is a good embalming fluid, seems to do everything else. Hendrik who thinks they can strip down my body when the time comes, if there are any good parts left Mitch Haley wrote: Hendrik Fay wrote: Hendrik who wonders whether the will lay the

Re: [MBZ] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Tom Hargrave
I agree - I learned a lot from Marshall. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 11/29/07 3:47 PM Subject: [MBZ] Marshall died A tremdous loss for all of us. He helped me a bunch several

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-29 Thread Tom Hargrave
I threw it across the garage and it bounced behind a shelf. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 11/29/07 7:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs? Hi

Re: [MBZ] good god this is the ugliest car I have seen in a while

2007-11-29 Thread Jim Cathey
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-1968-MERCEDES- 220D-4- DOOR_W0QQitemZ120189690586QQihZ002QQcategoryZ6329QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ 1QQcmdZViewItem Y'know, that might indeed be even worse than the poor Frankenheap. -- Jim ___

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