Re: [MBZ] 126 brake caliper rebuild

2009-06-06 Thread Luther
on that bad 2.5 engine in the black/palomino 91 124. I've seen it with my own eyes Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: wtf are you talking about, I dont have any new style pumps. Luther wrote: gahh, I'm not ready to spend $92/ea for the fronts when I need to do the front pads AND I

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300d W124 does not shut off

2009-06-06 Thread Luther
Only because it's VERY fresh on my mind. I spent about 4 hours diag my Dad's TD and it's weak vacuum. Something's leaking vacuum, and it's not a line, rubber bit, a/c, or door locks. Luther Loren Faeth wrote: Good call Luther. I shoulda thought of that one too. At 03:57 PM 6/5/2009, you

[MBZ] Remote control bullets

2009-06-06 Thread Hendrik Fay
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Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil

2009-06-06 Thread Zoltan Finks
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[MBZ] Checking tranny fluid level engine off

2009-06-06 Thread Zoltan Finks
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Re: [MBZ] Checking tranny fluid level engine off

2009-06-06 Thread Mitch Haley
Zoltan Finks wrote: Simple one: Is checking the auto trans. fluid level with the engine off a reliable way to do it? Nyet. Leakdown from the torque converter, while hopefully zero, can be a huge (multiple quarts) variable. Mitch. ___

[MBZ] One for Wilton

2009-06-06 Thread Mitch Haley
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[MBZ] CL Fun

2009-06-06 Thread Rich Thomas
This one looks like it could be nice 991 Mercedes Benz 300E 150K well maintained with all service records http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/1207509706.html It's a 98 http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1206958351.html This would be good for DC

Re: [MBZ] Checking tranny fluid level engine off

2009-06-06 Thread Luther
The only viable part of checking the trans fluid while cold is knowing that there is enough fluid in the pan to keep things reasonably lubricated. I'm sure Mercedes has a specific reason for the outlined procedure. (off the top of my head...) 1. Drive until the transmission is fully warmed

Re: [MBZ] seat finally repaired

2009-06-06 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] Checking tranny fluid level engine off

2009-06-06 Thread Jim Cathey
I mean if I determine where the fluid level is when the thing is warm and running, then let it cool down and I then determine where the level is when cold and not running. Only if everything is perfect. I think that if you measure low when cold, modulo the natural contraction of that volume

Re: [MBZ] Checking tranny fluid level engine off

2009-06-06 Thread Curt Raymond
is warm and running, then let it cool down and I then determine where the level is when cold and not running. Brian -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090606/a260108a

[MBZ] 606 fuel leaks

2009-06-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Was just out running my 95 E300 a bit and notice quite a good fuel leak from the IP area. Hard to tell where its coming from because the manifold is in the way. Looks like its coming from the IP itself so its probably the delivery valve seals maybe? What are the common fuel leaks on these

Re: [MBZ] 606 fuel leaks

2009-06-06 Thread Luther
I'll give you $800 for that junker Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Was just out running my 95 E300 a bit and notice quite a good fuel leak from the IP area. Hard to tell where its coming from because the manifold is in the way. Looks like its coming from the IP itself so its probably the delivery

Re: [MBZ] 606 fuel leaks

2009-06-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] 606 fuel leaks

2009-06-06 Thread WILTON
That car's a POS; I'll give you $500 for it to help you out. Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 1:31 PM Subject: [MBZ] 606 fuel leaks Was just out running my 95 E300 a

Re: [MBZ] Checking tranny fluid level engine off

2009-06-06 Thread Zoltan Finks
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Re: [MBZ] 1987 300d W124 does not shut off

2009-06-06 Thread Greg Fiorentino
start the car ONLY after you have a 14mm wrench in your hand -- if ti runs away you only have a very short time to get a couple injection lines loose before some thing breaks I've never had on go wild, but it DOES happen. I have read to start with the air cleaner off and have a very strong

Re: [MBZ] CL Fun

2009-06-06 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 6:14 AM, Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: This one looks like it could be nice  991 Mercedes Benz 300E 150K well maintained with all service records http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/1207509706.html I'm disappointed! It doesn't look like it was

[MBZ] More CL fun

2009-06-06 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Because it's just too much trouble to write multiple posts in different categories. http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/pts/1208612728.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 606 fuel leaks

2009-06-06 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:31:49 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Looks like its coming from the IP itself so its probably the delivery valve seals maybe? I take it this one runs on diesel, not gasoline. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] More CL fun

2009-06-06 Thread Greg Fiorentino
What you apparently do not understand is that owners of project suburban 4X4s are a rich market for aggressive tires and pit bulls. Greg Fiorentino '85 300SD '80 240D 4 spd. manual '79 300DT (with new crate engine) '95 and '97 Crown Vics '97 F-250HD Crew Cab 7.3 Powerstroke -Original

Re: [MBZ] More CL fun

2009-06-06 Thread Zoltan Finks
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Re: [MBZ] More CL fun

2009-06-06 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Ha ha! Yeah, I got the part about the boggers after a while, being a bit of a 4x4 man myself, but I'm not well versed in backyard dog breeder lingo. Makes a little more sense now. On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 1:09 PM, Greg Fiorentinogf...@dslnorthwest.net wrote: What you apparently do not

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300d W124 does not shut off

2009-06-06 Thread Peter Frederick
Unless the air box leaks or there is a tear in the boot between air filter and tubo, etc. A CO2 fire extinguisher works well, but the fool-proof way is to loosen the injection lines. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] 606 fuel leaks

2009-06-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090606/f3679400

[MBZ] 76 280CD

2009-06-06 Thread Mark Coates
thought is to pull the head and start over , any ideas ?   Thanks Mark -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090606/aa119414/attachment.html ___ http

[MBZ] Thoughts on this one?

2009-06-06 Thread Bill R
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Re: [MBZ] 76 280CD

2009-06-06 Thread Peter Frederick
Probably loose at the crack and piling up. You must maintain significant tension on both ends of the chain all the time. You may also need to pull the tensioner rail. I'd try pulling firmly on both ends and walking it back and forth to see if you can pull the slack out. Also, you may

Re: [MBZ] Thoughts on this one?

2009-06-06 Thread Bill R
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Re: [MBZ] Thoughts on this one?

2009-06-06 Thread Thomas Savage
Bill R wrote: The wife has just found another option besides the Jeep Compass Ltd. Anyone out there have an opinion (ha!) on the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI? All I know is that it's a diesel mini-suv. Here's all I know about it:

Re: [MBZ] 606 fuel leaks

2009-06-06 Thread Luther
$500 and the CD. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: OK, its a deal. $800 and the SDL and CD Luther wrote: I'll give you $800 for that junker Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Was just out running my 95 E300 a bit and notice quite a good fuel leak from the IP area. Hard to tell where its coming from because

[MBZ] Very cheap 88 260 E

2009-06-06 Thread Zoltan Finks
could just stop and let it cool every so often. Any interested parties let me know and I can put you in touch. Brian -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090606/414fc15a/attachment.html

[MBZ] Kleb's New Auto Hauler

2009-06-06 Thread LWB250
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Re: [MBZ] Checking tranny fluid level engine off

2009-06-06 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] Thoughts on this one?

2009-06-06 Thread Jim Cathey
opinion (ha!) on the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI? All I know is that it's a diesel mini-suv. Is not the toe-rag also a diesel mini SUV? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Ethelred

2009-06-06 Thread Jim Cathey
So the Coverlay dash cap is now glued on, as is a strip of velvet to replace the sun-rotted sewn-on piece at the leading edge of the dash. Should be ready to reinstall tomorrow, if I actually get to it. Will make quite a change, after the 1.5 years driving without a dashboard. (OK, not in the