Re: [MBZ] Turbo Care

Luther wrote: Where would you suggest buying a exhaust gas pyrometer? I just did a quick search, Auto Meter 2654, for example, seems to be running $130-140 at Jegs, egauges, and amazon. I'm not sure which probe that comes with. I got the same gauge a few years ago off eBay for about $80 with

Re: [MBZ] Re OT: BMW diesel ad

There's a HD channel called HDTHR - which has some excellent car related programs. There's one about a guy who owns F40 Classics in Ct. who buys and sells semi-exotic cars - the camera follows him as he buys and sells. There's also a program from UK where a car dealer tells how to buy cars -

Re: [MBZ] New 300SD -- odometer

Oh, now I see what you were describing the other day. So I guess the fuse is the small white plastic plug that has the black insert with the two pins that plug into the main PC board on the back of the speedo unit? How in the world did you figure that out? Is all that in a manual somewhere or

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT: I hate computers

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Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT: I hate computers

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[MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command

Some of you may remember that in an early scene in the movie Dr. Strangelove, coupla B-52 crewmen are opening a safe on the airplane to access the emergency war order (EWO) materials - targeting materials, maps, etc. Well, first there was no safe; we carried the materials aboard in a strong box

Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

Nice but for $200! That seems a bit steap for a thermostat. Douglas On Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:20:16 -0600 John Robbins je...@msstate.edu wrote: http://www.alpinehomeair.com/viewproduct.cfm?productID=453055819 Check out the install instructions. You can tell the PID controller how

[MBZ] 240D vacuum pump, was Re: W115.... oops? Name the part.

I took the vacuum pump off this morning, and it looks like the guide and follower were fine; the car, once it was running, was also running okay before I ramped it (well guess I was low on vacuum and the IP was spitting out oil). Is there a way I can check the cam on the injection timer without

Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

On Mon, 9 Feb 2009 06:56:04 -0800, Douglas jgi...@comcast.net said: Nice but for $200! That seems a bit steap for a thermostat. Mine cost just a bit more than 10% of that amount! I think the law of diminishing returns applies here -- you're going to see the bulk of your savings by simply not

Re: [MBZ] Looking for a 124 Oil Pan

I have it brand new for $238.00 Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Ben bd...@prodigy.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 4:36 PM Subject: [MBZ] Looking for a 124 Oil Pan My daughter has a 1988

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Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

Attaboy! 'Looking good. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 12:51 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing Just 'cause I can, here is a picture from last week. Today it's

Re: [MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command

Imagine if you had gotten the order -- you would have been the guy who couldn't nuke the filthy Reds/dirty Commies and make the world safe again for truth, justice, and the American way! About that time I had a friend who lived a coupla blocks over, his dad was a ranting and raving John

Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

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Re: [MBZ] Speaking of Corvairs

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Re: [MBZ] I buy a E300 diesel

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Re: [MBZ] 240D vacuum pump

Is there a way I can check the cam on the injection timer without taking off the whole IP? Sure, look at it and feel it with your finger. It should be smooth and shouldn't have any chunks out of it, or look galled. Also, the spring in a vacuum pump was packing a lot of punch when it popped

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT: I hate computers

Speaking of computers, how about this: I overwrote a Windoze XP Home install with Windoze XP Pro. On the C drive, in the Documents and Settings folder, is a folder called Owner. In that folder are all my data and user settings from the old windows installation. Is there a way to set up a user

Re: [MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command

Thank GOD we never got the Go Code. Unlike the movie, once the code was received and validated, there was NO way to be recalled. I've never been a ranter/raver about the Commies, etc. 'Always thought that it was a pity and great loss for all of us that we had to expend so much effort and money

Re: [MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command

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[MBZ] Looking for console glove box and center arm rest 89 300E

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Re: [MBZ] CL 240D parts car

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Re: [MBZ] Keep getting gelled

?  I thought ULSD already had compensated for the lower sulfer lubricity. Allan -- 1983 300D -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090209/56e83936/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] OT: I hate computers

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Re: [MBZ] noisy turbo when cold?

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Re: [MBZ] 300d hydraulic lifters

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Re: [MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command

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Re: [MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command

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[MBZ] Jim Cathey's pictures

Jim Cathey wrote: In honor of which, attached are a couple of 1/8 scaled pictures I took with the camera. Since the actual images aren't sent with the email, and you have to click on a link give us a little better than 1/8 scale!! I can't see anything!!! 1600x1200 should be just fine.

Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

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[MBZ] Wood Trim Glue

All, A wood trim piece on the passenger door of the 2.5T has come loose enough to make an annoying rattling sound. What is the suggested glue/adhesive for sticking it back on? John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

Craig McCluskey wrote: We don't have any compressors so that's not a concern. How hot does it get there in the summer? I noticed the bed breakfast didn't have any A/C either. The one you mentioned is 3 stages of heat and 2 of cool. All we need is one stage of heat. The TH8110U1003 does

Re: [MBZ] Was a lovely day today

It was a great weekend here as well. Actually made a bunch of progress on the wagon for once!! Replaced the motor mounts, steering gearbox, transmission mount, cooler lines and filter, installed radiator, about half of the cooling hoses, and installed the intake manifold. Discovered I have

[MBZ] W124 Transmission Cooler Hard Line

Could anyone do me a huge favor and take a picture of the hard transmission cooler line that runs down the driver side of the radiator? I've had the wagon apart for so long that I don't know how it's supposed to look, and I managed to bend it while it was off the car. Thanks! John

Re: [MBZ] Was a lovely day today

It never ends.. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 2/9/09 1:49 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was a lovely day today It was a great weekend here as well. Actually made a bunch of progress

Re: [MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command with Wilton at the stick

Now tell me Wilton, why would they want someone who can't even operate a padlock :-) Plus you'd walk around all day saying In my day. Hendrik Wilton Strickland wrote: BTW, I've considered calling them to offer some training for the right price. Meanwhile, I noticed in today's Air

Re: [MBZ] J**P

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Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

The Programmable T'stats for heat pumps are expensive because they must increase/decrease the temps in steps. A PT for a furnace, for instance, is easy to build - and it runs until the temp is met then turns off.A Heat Pump must increase/decrease in small increments - 2 or 3 degrees at a

Re: [MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command

Let's not forget that on the other side where brave and professional men and woman like Wilton doing the same job. Saw a program on the TV about how close the Russians where to pushing the button in 83, due to a number of factors but the biggest one was that their early warning system was

Re: [MBZ] Wood Trim Glue

I would use some contact cement -- the water based kind that doesn't stink. Make sure you have the piece where you want it when you push it together though! You can use some toothpicks or something lined up to separate the glued areas, then remove them as you press it together. That helps

Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

On Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:15:01 -0500, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net said: The Programmable T'stats for heat pumps are expensive because they must increase/decrease the temps in steps. A PT for a furnace, for instance, is easy to build - and it runs until the temp is met then turns off.A

Re: [MBZ] Was a lovely day today

In 70's F here today, too; short sleeves (as usual) and the 124 evap, etc., doing very well, thank you. Wilton - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 2:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was a

Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

Allan Streib wrote: Why? Isn't a heat pump essentially an air-conditioner in reverse? I don't change my AC in increments, I set it for what I want and it runs until that temperature is attained. If the heat source (evaporator) temperature gets too low, the electric backup kicks in.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command

Anyone know the guys name? It's crazy that it almost happened in 83, a full 19 years after Dr. Strangelove came out! Tyler Hendrik Fay wrote: Let's not forget that on the other side where brave and professional men and woman like Wilton doing the same job. Saw a program on the TV about how

Re: [MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command with Wilton at the stick

Well, ALL of us learned something that day - they DO fail. Even our beloved MB's have been known to fail occasionally. ;)) No, I'd RIDE around on my elec. scooter telling 'em to get their sierra straight; ya DON'T lose track of nuclear weapons, for example (though those unknowingly hanging

Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

Yep; if ya try to increase heat pump temp by more than 2 or 3 degrees at a time, you'll turn on the 'spensive-to-operate elec. heat strips. Wilton - Original Message - From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009

Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

Allan Streib wrote: Why? Isn't a heat pump essentially an air-conditioner in reverse? I don't change my AC in increments, I set it for what I want and it runs until that temperature is attained. With cheap heat pump thermostats, if the temperature difference between set and actual is more

Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

Obviously, I forgot to say, in heating mode. 'Does NOT apply to cooling mode - there's no way to add more or quicker ice/cool. BUT, if you increse temp. by more than 2 or 3 degrees at a time in heating mode, get ready to write a bigger check at the end of the month due to heating with risistance

Re: [MBZ] pics of new pickup

I could be wrong, but I think the issue is one of potential damage to pedestrians in the event that they might tangle with the vehicle at a crosswalk etc. Smooth is better to bounce off of than rusty holes that may rip off some flesh as one slides by. Randy -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command

The Russian guy's name? No. Wilton - Original Message - From: tyler casi...@usermail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 4:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command Anyone know the guys name? It's crazy that it almost

Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

On Mon, 9 Feb 2009 17:03:26 -0500, Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com said: Obviously, I forgot to say, in heating mode. 'Does NOT apply to cooling mode - there's no way to add more or quicker ice/cool. Years ago I worked at a McDonald's -- the condensor for the freezer was up on the roof.

Re: [MBZ] pics of new pickup

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[MBZ] MB pickup truck

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Re: [MBZ] pics of new pickup

Wonko the Sane wrote: It is only a temporary situation. Come spring, I hope to make the truck rust free. Won't guarantee how pretty is will be but at least perhaps the rust can be eliminated. Yep, shouldn't be hard to make it rustfree, like this:

Re: [MBZ] pics of new pickup

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Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

On really hot days we'd set up a sprinkler to spray water on the condensor fins -- made a noticeable difference in the freezer temps inside. Please tell me your resume says, Experimented with geothermal air conditioning technologies for a Fortune 500 company. :) -Tim

Re: [MBZ] pics of new pickup

Where IS that. Anybody know? Does it have an inspection sticker? ;)) Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 5:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] pics of new pickup Wonko the Sane

Re: [MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command

Can't remember what his name was but it did say that he had a wife and a couple of kids to think about. Plus he had training in what to look for, apparently the computer picked up 5 or 6 launches (which where in fact sunlight reflecting off clouds or some such thing), whereas he was trained

Re: [MBZ] pickup

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Re: [MBZ] pics of new pickup

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Re: [MBZ] J**P

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[MBZ] Fw: pics of new pickup

Picture of stripped down roustabout reminds me: In late '40's a large family of not-very-well-educated teenage and early twenties boys/young men (much like the Kaly-kat boys in the '40's comic strip Capt'n Easy) lived a mile or so from us on a heavy-traveled main highway in Eastern NC. 'Never

Re: [MBZ] pics of new pickup

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Re: [MBZ] J**P

Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: They make 2wd Explorers too? I'm pretty sure I see no reason for a 2wd SUV, why not just get a mini-van? Oh, just 'cause you like the look of them. Same reason most people buy any car. -- 1983 300D ___

Re: [MBZ] A tree fell on my 190D Turbo

I offered a nice 16 foot fir that was getting into the wires on CL for free. Had a few lookers, but nobody would tackle it with a saw. One fellow said he had a place 45 miles out that needed trees and would be back. Two month later he shows up with his pickup, a trailer, and ropes.

Re: [MBZ] J**P

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Re: [MBZ] MBZ engine in a J**p (was: Re: 300d hydraulic lifters)

But Ernest, the fact that it was a 2wd was mentioned in an earlier post, Was easy to miss I guess. As for why buy a neutered one, For one thing I didn't want to pay extra for all the repairs to 4wd items that we would never need. The other thing was that the mileage was a lot better with only

Re: [MBZ] 300d hydraulic lifters

I don't have a problem with the comfort of the car and don't care how it does off road cause I don't plan an using it off road any more in the future then I have in the past. The 2.5 only gets about 24 mpg so I figure that even if I put in a 617 is that is in the 83 300D? I should get at the

Re: [MBZ] pics of new pickup

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[MBZ] SD bumpers/panels

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Re: [MBZ] 240D vacuum pump, was Re: W115.... oops? Name the part.

Wear on the roller and cam is obvious -- if they are smooth without burrs, they are fine. Set the engine at TDC when replacing the pump cover, or you will likely crack it. No pressure on the spring at TDC. If this is a diaphragm pump, make sure you put the curved side of the hold-down

Re: [MBZ] SD bumpers/panels

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Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

On Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:38:01 -0600 John Robbins je...@msstate.edu wrote: Douglas wrote: Nice but for $200! That seems a bit steap for a thermostat. It's all about the gadgets sometimes and if you live in an old enough house with a severe enough climate it might make sense. The one I

Re: [MBZ] Wood Trim Glue

On Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:27:29 -0500 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I would use some contact cement -- the water based kind that doesn't stink. Make sure you have the piece where you want it when you push it together though! You can use some toothpicks or something

Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

On Mon, 9 Feb 2009 07:12:47 -0800 (PST) LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: When I asked my trusted HVAC guy, he said to stick with a brand name, ideally Honeywell. We have a Honeywell CT3200 thermostat running a Carrier Crusader, mid- to late-80s forced air gas furnace with forced stack

Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

On Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:44:38 -0600 John Robbins je...@msstate.edu wrote: Craig McCluskey wrote: We don't have any compressors so that's not a concern. How hot does it get there in the summer? I noticed the bed breakfast didn't have any A/C either. Mid-80s, typically. We're south, but

Re: [MBZ] W124 Transmission Cooler Hard Line

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Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

Craig McCluskey wrote: Mid-80s, typically. We're south, but we're also at 7400'. Mid 80's is A/C weather for me! But I'm picky like that... John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

On Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:26:31 -0600 John Robbins je...@msstate.edu wrote: Craig McCluskey wrote: Mid-80s, typically. We're south, but we're also at 7400'. Mid 80's is A/C weather for me! But I'm picky like that... Don't forget the humidity! Ours is MUCH lower than yours. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Aeroflot Drunk Pilot Or Stroke Victim

From: relng...@aol.com Aeroflot Drunk Pilot Or Stroke Victim The passengers of Aeroflot Flight 315, a packed Boeing 767 out of Moscow for New York's JFK Dec. 28, staged a coup, demanding that a pilot be removed from the flight after hearing his severely slurred preflight announcement.

Re: [MBZ] W124 Transmission Cooler Hard Line

OK Don wrote: I can - but it will be Sat. before I can do it. I think the lines are different on my '90's 602 cars than my son's '87 603 - which one do you need? It is for my '87 300TD, and my '92 2.5T doesn't have the line up top (although I forgot to check how it is routed...) Saturday

Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

Craig McCluskey wrote: Don't forget the humidity! Ours is MUCH lower than yours. During the summers I would visit Dad in Phoenix... with his A/C set at 84, I was sweating just sitting at the computer. Even with a fan blowing directly on me. Was WAY too hot for me. My A/C is set at 74 in

Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

I can barely handle even 75F on the east coast, but I don't use AC here in the Southwest even if it's well over 100F. As long as the air is dry heat doesn't bother me much at all. Sincerely, Tyler 1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel On Feb 9, 2009, at 8:28 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Mon, 09 Feb

Re: [MBZ] 2/4

...2WD Explorers, XJs, SUVs in general i don't 'get'; they don't do anything that a basic minivan or station wagon wouldn't do better... 2WD Audis are also pointless. RLE ** The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. AOL Music takes you there.

Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

BUT, if you increse temp. by more than 2 or 3 degrees at a time in heating mode, get ready to write a bigger check at the end of the month due to heating with risistance heating (efficiency ratio of only I : I). Gosh, here's a thought: Only kick on the auxiliary heat if the interior

Re: [MBZ] Wood Trim Glue

A wood trim piece on the passenger door of the 2.5T has come loose enough to make an annoying rattling sound. What is the suggested glue/adhesive for sticking it back on? Shoe Goo? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

Jim Cathey wrote: Stupid computers. Rather... cheap computers. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: