Re: [MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL

Actually, the battery should be charged at least once per month. If the battery is disconnected, all winter/summer is not a problem around here. But that wretched parasitic drain will do them in otherwise if you don't float them or stay on top of charging them. Radio inop, but it was calling f

Re: [MBZ] Lost prime in traffic

I used a smoke wrench to bend a $1 pawnshop suitably-sized open-end wrench to do these. Clamp a vise-grip on the upper end, and twist. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 8:44 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: > On Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:52:15 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond > wrote: > >> Last night he called, the CT looks iffy so I need a cardiac cath. > > We will be praying for you, Curt. > Ditto. Best of luck, Curt. I'm only four years older than you.

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad

On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 12:38 PM, wrote: >> http://www.m2film.dk/fleggaard/trailer2.swf So how do I save that locally to convert it to an MP4 with Handbrake? Right-clicking the link doesn't get anything. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used part

Re: [MBZ] WW2 Counterintelligence

On Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:37:56 EST relng...@aol.com wrote: > http://www.npca.org/magazine/2010/winter/po-box-1142.html That's really neat! Thanks. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://ww

Re: [MBZ] Stents

My Mom, to be 98 in July, had a stent put in about seven years ago following a ride to Swedish Hospital in a Fire Dept. Medic unit. Still cruising along fine, cardiac-wise but with lots of expensive meds daily. A few episodes of AF since, now well controlled. My friend JB remarked to me last mo

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

On Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:52:15 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond wrote: > Last night he called, the CT looks iffy so I need a cardiac cath. We will be praying for you, Curt. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] banned

> ...Uh Woger, wrong list, I may have to ban you > First, Ritter. Now, you. My life is over. RLE ___ 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

[MBZ] WW2 Counterintelligence

http://www.npca.org/magazine/2010/winter/po-box-1142.html RLE ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

Not very well! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 11:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies WILTON wrote: I'll cover one eye; willing to take a chance with one of 'em. How's you

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

Wilton he was talking about the ED commercial. Ceallis IINM WILTON wrote: Still didn't see any bathtubs. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mountain Man" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 4:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

Re: [MBZ] Lost prime in traffic

On Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:46:18 -0600 Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > The bear is getting the gasket to stay in place on the descent down > into the hole on a 123 300D. I use a little grease on the threads to > hold the gasket on. Great idea! I'll have to keep that in mind. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

i remember my dad got a stent in the mid 80s and he didn't seem to suffer greatly from the process On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 11:13 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > Good luck Curt! > > Getting the stent shouldn't be much worse than a cardiac cath, although my > father said his cath was the worst thing

Re: [MBZ] Lost prime in traffic

That's why you use a Crows Foot or a Plumbers Faucet Wrench Mountain Man wrote: Max wrote: 2) Leaking fuel primer pump. If old style with white handle that you unscrew before operating, and it leaks even the slightest bit of fuel, replace it. I found replacement was a real job. Large

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

Good luck Curt! Getting the stent shouldn't be much worse than a cardiac cath, although my father said his cath was the worst thing that ever happened to him. Stents are pretty wonderful things these days -- beats the hell out of a heart attach! Peter __

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

That was cruel --- On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 10:02 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > WILTON wrote: > >> I'll cover one eye; willing to take a chance with one of 'em. >> > > How's your one eye stand up to this? > http://www.bookofjesus.org/images/9evtu36vt175kpt4b07s.jpg > > -- OK Don Panic! (the national

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

WILTON wrote: I'll cover one eye; willing to take a chance with one of 'em. How's your one eye stand up to this? http://www.bookofjesus.org/images/9evtu36vt175kpt4b07s.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search li

Re: [MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL

Thanks again Max and Jim. I was checking out a PO statement that he thought there was a drain. He listed four electrical problems that his Indy failed to fix after many $$$. Both seats had no movement. That turned out to be the seat relay and the aux. fuse holder had been switched in their

Re: [MBZ] uh oh a synthetic oil thread!

Marshall used to say that Mobil-1 reduced chain wear to nearly imperceptible levels. Allan On Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:43 -0600, "OK Don" wrote: > I second Curt's recommendation. The Mobil 1 in the SDL went 20,000 > miles, and still had room to go accordeing to the analysis. I changed > it anyway. I

Re: [MBZ] OT: measuring Power Factor

On Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:13:22 -0800 Jim Cathey wrote: > If you can get a dual-trace oscilloscope picture of both the > voltage and amperage waveforms, superimposed, you can calculate > the degrees of shift between the peaks and get a power factor > that way. That's what I did when we lived in ru

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

'Thoroughly enjoyed my year (1978) with the Danes. They are very honest, kind, friendly and industrious people. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Allan Streib" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 8:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed

Re: [MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL

On Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:56:05 -0500 "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310" wrote: > How long does it take for the battery to die when the car just sits? It > probably should be able to last at least a week or two. If you're > asking it to sit for a month or more, you probably should

Re: [MBZ] W123 280CE

yes Allan Streib wrote: This would have an M110 right? http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/1568907114.html Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

Yeah, absolutely. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Greg Fiorentino" To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 8:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies I liked the Danish ad better. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-b

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad

Uh Woger, wrong list, I may have to ban you. relng...@aol.com wrote: ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF MEN VIEWING THIS COMMERCIAL SAY: I have no idea what they are selling, but I'll have 10!! http://www.m2film.dk/fleggaard/trailer2.swf ___ http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

Oh! 'Thought you were talking 'bout the Danish skydivers. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rick Knoble" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 7:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

Re: [MBZ] Car advice

Oh lord, here we go again. You are so predictable its not even funny Donald Snook wrote: I have a dilemma. I found a 2000 BMW 528i with only 58,000 miles that a friend of mine is selling. The Loan value is $8400 (retail is $11,900). I had a friend of mine who is at a dealership check the

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

Doesn't sound fun, but much better than the alternative! Good luck! On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 7:50 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Hi Randy, > > Yeah with luck... > > This is one of those things where I'm now finding symptoms that fit the > diagnosis "gee I have been feeling tired lately" so with any lu

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

I'll cover one eye; willing to take a chance with one of 'em. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 6:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies Stop before you go blind. -R WILTON wrot

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] sun valley transmissions

I buy all my transmissions from Rusty, never bought one from them. Gary Hurst wrote: anyone know anything about them? -- save 5% on our already low, low prices. use coupon code DAVE at checkout. www. BuyEUROparts.com

Re: [MBZ] 1984 230E

I was talking about a 84, completely different deal than the 60's/70's Donald Snook wrote: Kaleb wrote: "oh yea, its was a 250, not a 280, I was thinking 280 for some reason." Your confusion is understandable. The 250 originally had a 2.5 engine. By the middle of the production run for 1971

Re: [MBZ] Brake booster?

I learned long ago, that if you replace some of the parts in the braking system, the others will fail soon. If nothing else, the new parts allow more pressure to be exerted on the old parts -- On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 4:31 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Curt Raymond wrote: > >> It could I guess, but it

[MBZ] Ongoing saga

Hi Curt, Best wishes to you for a speedy and complete recovery from this. Regards to Angie. Tom From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 3:52 PM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] OT: The

Re: [MBZ] uh oh a synthetic oil thread!

I second Curt's recommendation. The Mobil 1 in the SDL went 20,000 miles, and still had room to go accordeing to the analysis. I changed it anyway. I believe that Mobil 1 is more stabile than conventional oil, and Marshal always claimed that it reduced chain wear considerably (I don't remember the

Re: [MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL

I pulled four fuses that got me to "0" mA. What say you guys? Am I done? I don't know, are you? Can you live without adjustable seats? If you move the seat power feed to switched +12, you'd lose the memory but also any chance of drain while off. Fusebox surgery? -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

> Oh. > We were looking for two bathtubs in this video: > > http://www.m2film.dk/fleggaard/trailer2.swf Nope... Just a pool. I double checked. ;) Rick _ Hotmail: Trusted email with po

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

Hi Randy, Yeah with luck... This is one of those things where I'm now finding symptoms that fit the diagnosis "gee I have been feeling tired lately" so with any luck I'll be firing on all cylinders again soon. If you guys don't hear from me tomorrow you can assume I've gotten a stent or somet

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

It is reported that the Danes are the happiest people in the world. Perhaps we're getting a glimpse at some of the reasons... Allan On Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:21 -0800, "Greg Fiorentino" wrote: > I liked the Danish ad better. > > Greg > > -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] ka-bump etc.

> .I live in California, where the average mile of interstate is more > challenging than the MB test track at > Untert?rckheim! This allows me to compare my cars, and without a doubt the > 123 and 107 are vastly better at soaking > up the bumps, to the point where it's just not right. It's im

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

I liked the Danish ad better. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rick Knoble Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 4:58 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

Rick wrote: > > > Look at the very end... Oh. We were looking for two bathtubs in this video: http://www.m2film.dk/fleggaard/trailer2.swf mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

Look at the very end... Rick > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:33:34 -0600 > From: maontin@gmail.com > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies > > WILTON wrote: >> W

[MBZ] Vacuum Leak Under Dash

The green tube with a white stripe which comes out of the firewall into the engine compartment in my '83 300D will not hold vacuum on the Mityvac. I'm guessing it goes to the climate control units under the dash. Can the climate control vacuum units be checked without removing the dash? Thanks

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

Stop before you go blind. -R WILTON wrote: Still didn't see any bathtubs. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mountain Man" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 4:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies WILTON wrote: What bathtubs

Re: [MBZ] Brake booster?

Mitch Haley writes: > Curt Raymond wrote: >> It could I guess, but it doesn't... Both times its happened its been after >> sitting 8+ hours. > > OK, if you've replaced everything but the master cylinder... Sounds like MC to me. Every time I've had the "soft pedal but firm after a pump or two"

Re: [MBZ] Brake booster?

Mitch Haley writes: > Curt Raymond wrote: >> Just over a year ago when I completely overhauled the brakes, its got all >> new rotors, pads, calipers and soft hoses. > > Could it feel soft after a long drive if the pads slowly retract > further during the trip? Disk brake pads don't really retra

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

Keeping you in my thoughts for a good outcome... this sort of thing is pretty routine these days so I'm sure you'll be back to the wrenches in no time. Allan Curt Raymond writes: > So you may remember the chest pains I started complaining about a couple > months ago. We've been noodling along

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

Curt & Angie. Joanne & I are rooting for you and a minor annoyance that goes away quietly. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 1/26/2010 4:52 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Anyway it sounds like tomorrow I'm probably going to get a stent put in... So I may not be on the list for a couple days and suddenly I'm not s

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

Still didn't see any bathtubs. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mountain Man" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 4:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies WILTON wrote: What bathtubs? ;<) Go watch it again - I didn't se

Re: [MBZ] Lost prime in traffic

I just use a vicegrip or channellocks on the top of the tube to get the old one loose. I finally broke down and bought a crowsfoot to get to the flats on the replacement. Before that, I wrapped a shop rag around the top of the new pump and tightened it with the chanellocks on the top of the b

Re: [MBZ] Adjustable shocks - Koni?

yeah, i'm only incredibly mobidly small time circus obese and no longer ringling brothers fat man obese On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 4:31 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > R A Bennell wrote: > >> Gee, did Gary lose weight? >> >> > Seems like the tea thread on the other list started with Gary mentioning > that

Re: [MBZ] Adjustable shocks - Koni?

he has an eight cylinder. he is doomed for spring. On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 3:45 PM, Rusty Cullens wrote: > I sell a conversion spring kit for $475.00 which works well, I have one in > my 1969 280SEL. > > > Rusty Cullens > BuyMBparts, Inc. > www.buyMBparts.biz > Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 > Fax/ 770-45

Re: [MBZ] 1984 230E

Robert wrote: > I have a greymarket 1983 230E. It's fuel injected; that's what the E means. > Einspritzmotor. > If you want to sell it - let me know. >From what jabba says - it sounds like a nice ride. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts g

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

Thanks, needed that. ;) -Curt Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:06:07 -0500 From: Rich Thomas To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga Message-ID: <4b5f674f.2050...@constructivity.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Best of luck getting that fu

Re: [MBZ] Brake booster?

Curt Raymond wrote: It could I guess, but it doesn't... Both times its happened its been after sitting 8+ hours. OK, if you've replaced everything but the master cylinder... Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com T

Re: [MBZ] Lost prime in traffic

Mountain Man wrote: I found replacement was a real job. Large hex, skinny place to reach - it was not an easy job. I've heard a 10" curved jaw Vice-Grip will grab the pump cylinder. Won't look very pretty afterwards. Replacement is a much smaller hex. Mitch. __

Re: [MBZ] Brake booster?

It could I guess, but it doesn't... Both times its happened its been after sitting 8+ hours. -Curt Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:02:50 -0500 From: Mitch Haley To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brake booster? Message-ID: <4b5f668a.8080...@voyager.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset

Re: [MBZ] Lost prime in traffic

Max wrote: > 2) Leaking fuel primer pump. If old style with white handle that you > unscrew before operating, and it leaks even the slightest bit of fuel, > replace it. I found replacement was a real job. Large hex, skinny place to reach - it was not an easy job. mao

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

Good luck. Hope it all goes well. I did not get a stent but did have the test where they put the tube in through the groin and then have a look inside. Mine turned out fine apparently. The one thing I regret is that I let them give me the anaesthetic - did I spell that right? They told me I coul

Re: [MBZ] DEEZL?

Yes they did. Hendrik Mountain Man wrote: RLE wrote: You are still hoping to turn this into a diesel list only, right? Pitiful. Did porsche make a diesel engine? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 1984 230E

Actually the 102 did not make an appearance until 1980, prior to that the M115 was the I4 engine. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mercedes-Benz_engines Hendrik who used to own a 200 with 4sp man and a 230E with auto and later with a 5sp man box Robert Bigham wrote: I have a greymarket 1

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

John wrote: > Yech. You are likely off the low end of the age chart for CABG... Maybe a > LIMA (if one would be enough...) How about IP or DV or... What's a LIMA? or CABG? I like medicine for what it does, but what it is doing these days is obscene. mao ___ ht

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

Yech. You are likely off the low end of the age chart for CABG... Maybe a LIMA (if one would be enough...) -j -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jan 26, 2010, at 16:52, Curt Raymond wrote: So you may remember the chest pains I started complaini

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

Best of luck getting that fuel line sorted out. Next thing to do is not run grease through it as we know that will clog up hoses and injectors in a 33 yr old vehicle. You want to keep the compression up in those cylinders too -- they need to be run hard up hills. In your case though you migh

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

Curt wrote: > Worse still theres no guidance in what you do when a 33 year old has 75% > blockage. > At 33 - I guess you might want to know. Otherwise - don't ask, don't find out. I ain't gonna participate in making insco more wealth - I stay away. mao ___ htt

Re: [MBZ] uh oh a synthetic oil thread!

Castrol is a group III (or was anyway) not-real synthetic. Switch to Mobil 1, send samples to Larry to get analyzed and you'll know how long your change interval can be. I'm doing 12,000 mile changes on my 190D so I wouldn't think 15,000 would be unreasonable. -Curt Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:0

Re: [MBZ] Brake booster?

Curt Raymond wrote: Just over a year ago when I completely overhauled the brakes, its got all new rotors, pads, calipers and soft hoses. Could it feel soft after a long drive if the pads slowly retract further during the trip? Mitch. ___ http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] Brake booster?

Haven't been able to check, I don't think theres a leak because theres no loss in pressure at the pedal after the initial squishyness. No fluid loss that I can detect at the reservoir. -Curt Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:12:37 -0500 From: Rich Thomas To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] Brake booster?

Just over a year ago when I completely overhauled the brakes, its got all new rotors, pads, calipers and soft hoses. -Curt Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:10:13 -0500 From: E M To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brake booster? Message-ID:     Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-

[MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

So you may remember the chest pains I started complaining about a couple months ago. We've been noodling along assuming I had some kind of GERD and then last week the doc had me get a cardiac CT just to finally rule out my heart. Last night he called, the CT looks iffy so I need a cardiac cath.

Re: [MBZ] DEEZL?

RLE wrote: > You are still hoping to turn this into a diesel list only, right? Pitiful. Did porsche make a diesel engine? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

--R wrote: > I would want to go on for more than 4 hours Yeah - lemme have that side effect. I may not like it after the meds wear off - but it might be nice to experience? ...nuthin' but real, whole food passes these lips... mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

WILTON wrote: > What bathtubs? ;<) Go watch it again - I didn't see them either... so here I go to watch it again - to see two bathtubs. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

Allan wrote: > All in all, I'd rather see ads like these on TV here than the endless stream > of ads for erectile dysfunction meds. In fact, the former might help with > the latter ;-) > hear, hear Of course - I don't see tv anymore. No more analog signals in the air. mao ___

Re: [MBZ] Adjustable shocks - Koni?

R A Bennell wrote: Gee, did Gary lose weight? Seems like the tea thread on the other list started with Gary mentioning that he'd seen 400lb for the first time in years. Don't eat ice cream, drink good black tea instead. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] Adjustable shocks - Koni?

Cannot help myself - must respond again. I really doubt you can "throw" Gary. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 3:00 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] Adjustable shocks - Koni?

Gee, did Gary lose weight? Randy (who found that weight maybe) -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 3:00 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Adjustable shocks -

Re: [MBZ] Adjustable shocks - Koni?

David Bruckmann wrote: I either have to get the shocks softened up, or sell the car. Just throw a 400lb Gary in the cabin and it'll smooth right out. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives h

Re: [MBZ] Adjustable shocks - Koni?

I sell a conversion spring kit for $475.00 which works well, I have one in my 1969 280SEL. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: "Gary Hurst" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sen

Re: [MBZ] uh oh a synthetic oil thread!

Good Point - for Don the oil lasts the life of the car. Following the trip ticker thing on the new Lincoln Towncar Limos I just bought - It seems you could easily go 25K miles between changes. I think I will stick with my traditional every 4 months. or 4K whichever comes first. On Tue, Jan 26, 2

Re: [MBZ] look again

> -I was looking for the "mistake" you mentioned, you jackass. Never > found it, so > your snide remark would be more applicable to yourself than to me... > Then you missed that the "mistake" reference was by the eagle-eyed Hendrik, not me. RLE > > ___

Re: [MBZ] FI

> 911-E and 911-S weren't D-Jet? What were they?.. > Mechanical injection. Zero electronics. Same as the RS. First year for CIS was 1973.5 in the 911T. Hope dieselhead didn't see this. RLE > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.

Re: [MBZ] Koni

> Hoping someone has something good to say about the Koni > adjustables... > They are OK in the right application. You aren't going to turn a 108 into a sports car (impossible) by fitting Koni shocks but you will ruin the ride. I know this because I replaced the originals on my '72 250 (in

Re: [MBZ] Adjustable shocks - Koni?

i called a benz dealer and they seem to be NLA from mercedes. you will have to do some legwork or just give up and sell the car On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 3:11 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: > you can sit and adjust konis till the end of time and it will not help as > shocks are not the issue. it's that y

Re: [MBZ] Adjustable shocks - Koni?

you can sit and adjust konis till the end of time and it will not help as shocks are not the issue. it's that you got rid of the compensator. that killed the ride. you need to put the compensator back on or sell the car. generally it's not a great idea to butcher these cars, but people do it an

Re: [MBZ] DEEZL?

> ...Woger thought the side of the plane said Porche.  After all, this IS > the porche list, isn't it?... > You are still hoping to turn this into a diesel list only, right? Pitiful. RLE > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] Adjustable shocks - Koni?

Could the springs be sagging and not giving the ride that they once did? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of David Bruckmann Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 1:57 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Adj

Re: [MBZ] Adjustable shocks - Koni?

Whoops! Sorry about the non-clipped quote on the prev post ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/ma

Re: [MBZ] Adjustable shocks - Koni?

It's a 4.5, and it uses the same shocks as everything going back to the Pontons and the W113 SL. No difference between 6 and 8 (or even 4 cyl on the diesels). I cannot imagine what a W113 would be like with stone-hard HD shocks. The R107 must have seemed like a dreamboat after putting up with th

Re: [MBZ] Adjustable shocks - Koni

this koni idea is really silliness. i'd like to know more about the car (like the actual model and what conditions it is driven under) to find what the heart of the problem is. your bilstein application of that car for the front is going to be b36-0527 and it's just not going to be that stiff as

Re: [MBZ] uh oh a synthetic oil thread!

It probably would not matter so long as you planned to sell the car by the time you put about 10K on it. Donald never keeps cars long enough to wear out the oil. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sen

Re: [MBZ] uh oh a synthetic oil thread!

Here's a German Castrol FAQ: http://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=718643#Post718643 ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] uh oh a synthetic oil thread!

i wouldn't run any oil for 15k miles no matter what any test said On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 2:21 PM, Greg Fiorentino wrote: > I would stick with synthetic as it will protect the engine better. The > cost > difference between conventional and synthetic is minimal when compared to > other ownershi

Re: [MBZ] W123 280CE

i drove a 280ce for years and liked it a lot. i'd still have it if not for my slew of ridiculous ex wife legal problems. mine was a serious beater with charm. i'd have replaced it with a nicer one under different circumstances i think $4k is pretty high. i've seen very nice ones here in 2 to 2

Re: [MBZ] Adjustable shocks - Koni

Robert Bigham wrote: I had some Konis on a VW Rabbit once. They were adjustable for wear. The adjustable feature proved to be more trouble than it was worth. Sounds like the adjustable KYB struts on my Horizon. Lifetime warranty. First set failed quicker than the factory originals wore out.

[MBZ] Auto brand test

I think we've seen this before, but I hadn't noticed that you can click on stuff inside the car. http://www.cramersweeney.com/brandprix/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/

Re: [MBZ] uh oh a synthetic oil thread!

Donald Snook wrote: I just bought a new-to-me BMW 528i. It has only been serviced at the dealer. They use Castrol Full Synthetic 5-30 and the recommended service interval is 15,000 miles. Many BMWs are supposed to run on full syn, preferably that green 'German Castrol' if you can get it.

Re: [MBZ] uh oh a synthetic oil thread!

I would stick with synthetic as it will protect the engine better. The cost difference between conventional and synthetic is minimal when compared to other ownership costs. If you are not confident about the drain interval, do an oil analysis to confirm that the oil is still satisfactory at 15k m

Re: [MBZ] Adjustable shocks - Koni

I had some Konis on a VW Rabbit once. They were adjustable for wear. The adjustable feature proved to be more trouble than it was worth. I never actually used it over 50 or 60 thousand miles. Doesn't Rusty have regular Bilsteins? Used to. > > 1. Adjustable shocks - Koni? (David Bruckm

Re: [MBZ] W123 280CE

Further thoughts on that? I've only really had experience with my OM-617. Allan On Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:15 -0500, "Gary Hurst" wrote: > yes > > On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 12:08 AM, Allan Streib > wrote: > > > This would have an M110 right? > > > > http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/1568907114.h

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