Re: [MBZ] Cleaning the cooling system

2009-11-27 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:39:37 -0800 Jim Arnott wrote: > This isn't a secret, right? > > http://web.archive.org/web/20060427105508/mb.braingears.com/201_Chassis.htm > > I managed to suck up all but about 100 pages of the factory manual here. > > You guys know about this, right? We've heard abou

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning the cooling system

2009-11-27 Thread Jim Arnott
This isn't a secret, right? http://web.archive.org/web/20060427105508/mb.braingears.com/201_Chassis.htm I managed to suck up all but about 100 pages of the factory manual here. You guys know about this, right? Jim On Nov 27, 2009, at 8:27 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:23

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning the cooling system

2009-11-27 Thread E M
Thanks, the typing was worth the effort, I saved a copy too. ;-) Ed 300E 2009/11/27 Craig McCluskey > On Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:23:21 -0600 "harry watkins" > wrote: > > > Same here, that's a keeper, thanks. > > You're welcome. > > I hadn't sent it earlier because of the amount of typing, but in b

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning the cooling system

2009-11-27 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:23:21 -0600 "harry watkins" wrote: > Same here, that's a keeper, thanks. You're welcome. I hadn't sent it earlier because of the amount of typing, but in between batches of turkey soup I decided to give it a go. Craig ___ http://www.

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning the cooling system

2009-11-27 Thread harry watkins
Same here, that's a keeper, thanks. Harry - Original Message - From: "Jim Arnott" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 10:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cleaning the cooling system Thank you. Printed and added to repair notes. Jim On Nov 27, 2009, at 7:13 PM

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning the cooling system

2009-11-27 Thread Jim Arnott
Thank you. Printed and added to repair notes. Jim On Nov 27, 2009, at 7:13 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:37:05 -0500 "Peter T. Arnold" > wrote: Be carefull what you use for "Detergent", it should be non foaming. A few tablespoons of TSP in fresh water will do the deed

[MBZ] Carfax Warns Clunkers Could Be Sold

2009-11-27 Thread Rich Thomas
http://www.theindychannel.com/money/21741148/detail.html More jobs saved and created, environmental recovery, and the economy stimulated by recycling clunkers. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] Apostrophes [was: Re: Rotten egg smell from battery?]

2009-11-27 Thread Rich Thomas
Hear here! --R OK Don wrote: Very good - glad to from you again. On Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 8:44 PM, Hans Neureiter wrote: EeeDee is still good. Not mine anymore, but Ex is good to her. I am good and so is the 126. K'leb motor - revived trannny - like new. Daily driver. (They just don't mak

Re: [MBZ] Apostrophes [was: Re: Rotten egg smell from battery?]

2009-11-27 Thread OK Don
Very good - glad to from you again. On Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 8:44 PM, Hans Neureiter wrote: > EeeDee is still good. Not mine anymore, but Ex is good to her. > I am good and so is the 126. K'leb motor - revived trannny - like new. > Daily > driver. (They just don't make them like th) > On Fri

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning the cooling system

2009-11-27 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:37:05 -0500 "Peter T. Arnold" wrote: > Be carefull what you use for "Detergent", it should be non foaming. A > few tablespoons of TSP in fresh water will do the deed. Drive about 20 > miles for max cleaning and flush it out. Follow by citric acid > cleaning. And note

Re: [MBZ] I make my first trip ever to the local pick and pull yard

2009-11-27 Thread Hans Neureiter
That sucks. On Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 5:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > They post on craigslist when they get new cars in. They added a 94 E320 a > couple of days ago. So today I show up ready for a new experience. This > car from the pics online looked like it had good headlights that I need,

Re: [MBZ] Apostrophes [was: Re: Rotten egg smell from battery?]

2009-11-27 Thread Hans Neureiter
EeeDee is still good. Not mine anymore, but Ex is good to her. I am good and so is the 126. K'leb motor - revived trannny - like new. Daily driver. (They just don't make them like th) On Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 12:12 PM, OK Don wrote: > Hans - haven't noticed your name on the list in a while - h

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning the cooling system

2009-11-27 Thread Peter T. Arnold
Be carefull what you use for "Detergent", it should be non foaming. A few tablespoons of TSP in fresh water will do the deed. Drive about 20 miles for max cleaning and flush it out. Follow by citric acid cleaning. -- Pete Arnold 2007 HHR '95 F-250 P.S.D. '54 Metropolitan {Hanger Queen} Looki

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning the cooling system

2009-11-27 Thread Jim Arnott
Thank you all. Detergent followed by citrus cleaner after repair. So be it. Jim ___ 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 g

Re: [MBZ] Apostrophes [was: Re: Rotten egg smell from battery?]

2009-11-27 Thread WILTON
And making it very sharp. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Greg Fiorentino" To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 4:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Apostrophes [was: Re: Rotten egg smell from battery?] I think you're honing in on the issue here. But since it

[MBZ] 1987 300TD with #22 head for sale

2009-11-27 Thread Kevin Slater
I have a 1987 300TD that's been gathering dust in my garage and I guess it's finally time to move on. The car spent most of its life in New Jersey and before I had it, wasn't treated the best. It's a light blue color and has a dark blue mbtex interior with the 3rd row seat option. When I bought the

[MBZ] I make my first trip ever to the local pick and pull yard

2009-11-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
They post on craigslist when they get new cars in. They added a 94 E320 a couple of days ago. So today I show up ready for a new experience. This car from the pics online looked like it had good headlights that I need, good front and rear bumper, need the rear bad. So I get there, the parking

Re: [MBZ] OT CO2 sequestration (was 240D Diesel Hydrogen hybrid)

2009-11-27 Thread David & Kristin Gilmore
At 06:27 PM 11/26/2009, mao wrote: Dave wrote: > My understanding is that the CO2 is supposed to mostly bond with what > they are injecting it into. Isn't CO2 fairly stable? i.e. how will it bond to anything if it is quite stable already? I am told he coal surface is more attractive t

Re: [MBZ] Apostrophes [was: Re: Rotten egg smell from battery?]

2009-11-27 Thread Rich Thomas
Perhaps moot too. --R Greg Fiorentino wrote: I think you're honing in on the issue here. But since it's become common usage now, isn't it a mute point? Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent

Re: [MBZ] Apostrophes [was: Re: Rotten egg smell from battery?]

2009-11-27 Thread Greg Fiorentino
I think you're honing in on the issue here. But since it's become common usage now, isn't it a mute point? Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 8:40 AM To: Mercede

Re: [MBZ] This is wrong

2009-11-27 Thread R A Bennell
To each his own, I guess. Looks OK from a distance but a terrible waste of time and money. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 1:18 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Sub

Re: [MBZ] W115 progress report and propeller shaft question

2009-11-27 Thread R A Bennell
I generally just spray a line down one side with a spray can of orange paint. If you want to get fancy, you could probably run a couple of strips of tape and paint between them for a cleaner line but I have had pretty good luck just by painting a fast line down one side to mark how it was before

[MBZ] This is wrong

2009-11-27 Thread Rich Thomas
Though with some big wheels it might be OK http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/1484079205.html --R ___ 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 de

Re: [MBZ] Apostrophes [was: Re: Rotten egg smell from battery?]

2009-11-27 Thread OK Don
Hans - haven't noticed your name on the list in a while - hope everything has been OK. What happened to EeeDee? On Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 10:38 PM, Hans Neureiter wrote: > One Mercedes, two Mercede's (Mercedi?) > > > -- > Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX > '82 300SD > '02 RoadKing > '72 T100 Daytona >

Re: [MBZ] W115 progress report and propeller shaft question

2009-11-27 Thread LWB250
There are arrows and dots that are stamped on the drive shafts when they are assembled and balanced at the factory.  The arrow literally looks like this: => On the other piece is a dot, as in a dimple from a punch.  It matches up with the arrow. These are small markings and darned difficult to fi

Re: [MBZ] W115 progress report and propeller shaft question

2009-11-27 Thread Jim Cathey
And as someone mentioned, whatever you do, MARK ALL THE JOINTS before you take it apart.  There are factory alignment marks, but they're near impossible to see. And, mark them well 'cause it can be the case that your own marks are impossible to see! If you do misalign the driveshaft you have s

[MBZ] Cards For the Troops - Free from Zerox

2009-11-27 Thread LarryT
http://www.letssaythanks.com/Home1280.html Hi Gang - Once again, Xerox is supporting this worthwhile cause. Use the link above to send a card to a serviceman for free. Can't choose the individual but they all need to get one. Pick a card design, select a message or write your own, click Sen

Re: [MBZ] W115 progress report and propeller shaft question

2009-11-27 Thread LWB250
I don't know about the 115, as I never did one of them, but if it's anything like the 123 chassis drive shaft, it's not a bad job as long as you can get the car in the air a decent amount. Be sure you don't back it into the garage, either, as you'll need the space to take the drive shaft out the