Long as you know how to time the injection pump.
Did ya get my email the other day? We seem to be experiencing some technical
difficulties.
Hendrik
who has a lot of Diesel engines
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Just to took a big crap down the hole. Washed hands (well no I didn't), now
having a beer and typing BS on the computor.
Hendrik
who takes his morning constitutionals in the morning, whilst playing solitare
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To:
Yes it seems my other email addy has problems, this is my yahoo email.
Hendrik
who is getting sanesort of
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Sent: Mon, 12 April, 2010 11:49:33 AM
Subject: Re:
Could the list members send me an private email to heni...@ozemail.com.au just
a note saying test will do
I am trying to figure out why mail from okiebenz is getting bounced and if
other servers are also refusing my address.
Thanking you very mucho
Hendrik
who has still not managed to get to
Ahh come on Kaleb, all the kids are doing it, apparently twitter is worse.
These social networking sites are for the more outgoing person I suppose.
Hendrik
whose missus is keeping an eye on the teenage daughter on facebook
From: Kaleb C. Striplin
Dieselhead wrote:
Wow! a 2 ton C class! ...(course, a 6.3 IS
a big block, and that accounts for a few hundred extra lbs)
Yeah, the C300 was lighter, more like 3500lb. But that's still too heavy.
Heavier than a W123, about as heavy as a new Saab 9-5 (which is a pretty big car)
Mitch.
Hi Hendrik -
TEST
LarryT
OilAnalysis Time?
Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters?
www.youroil.net
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Hmm, would this go well with my 1987 2.5 Turbo engine?
I wonder if I can just put a W201 subframe, diff, and rear suspension in it.
http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/1687781135.html
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I doubt I will ever buy a new vehicle again, short of winning the lottery.
Spending $30k-$40k for a vehicle and having that monthly payment is just
something I don't want to be burdened with. Just doesn't make a lot a sense to
me, especially when you figure in the depreciation.
Dan
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That would be fun, pretty cheap too.
--R
On 4/12/2010 8:39 AM, Mitch Haley wrote:
Hmm, would this go well with my 1987 2.5 Turbo engine?
I wonder if I can just put a W201 subframe, diff, and rear suspension
in it.
http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/1687781135.html
ok, thanks
Bob Rentfro wrote:
A Duramax family. If any heads up info comes out of carpool boy's time in
the shop I'll pass it along.
Bob R
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95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL,
91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro,
85
On Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 7:34 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote:
I think the Kaleb household needs one of those Freightliner Mercedes vans.
The dealer I pass everyday has the MB window van.
I wonder if it has a diesel engine.
Yup, they all have a turbodiesel five.
The other one at
Meaning you thought it was too much or too little? Thats not a lot more
expensive than my 240D was new...
-Curt
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:40:05 -0500
From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] New Mercedes
Message-ID:
Am I reading this all wrong? If the limit is .787 that means anything thinner
than that (like .750) is junk... So if you had .800 you could turn down as far
as .787...
The big question is not how thick the old ones are but how thick the NEW ones
are. I'm given to understand the last decade or
On Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 6:47 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
My Cheap Class had a sticker price of $34,500 or so, in 1986 dollars. That
W201 might have been a performance model at the time, but I bet a $40k new
one would blow its 167hp doors off. It looks like #34k gets you 228hp (C300
Two in one day... The JB Welded headlight bucket knobs seem to be fine so far.
I'll check them in a week or so for deterioration.
I wonder how much they retail for...
-Curt
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:39:57 -0500
From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List
On Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 6:23 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
Turns out theres a junction right behind the headlight bucket and
one of the power leads off that had rotted away...I tried soldering
the stub back on and the piece that was left broke off...I tried
getting the block
Too late - offense taken. You sound just like my SWMBO.
On Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 11:03 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote:
You are using a mechanic? I bet you go broke trying to keep that thing on
the road. My thought is if you have to pay somebody to work on these old
cars, you
My recollection is that the threaded rod corrodes
somewhat, and that's what chews the plastic to bits.
You can chase the threads with a die, which will help
immensely. Then use some goop on it to prevent it in
future.
-- Jim
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hahahahahahaha
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Too late - offense taken. You sound just like my SWMBO.
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95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL,
91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro,
85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76
Bring your measuring insterment with you when purchaing new rotors. Over
the past couple of years I have several time found that new rotors from the
Lincoln Dealer were thinner then the used ones I was taking off of cars. I
agree that turning them is rarely worth it especailly when you ad your
Tim, pleasure meeting you and sharing the pie.
Car ran like a top the whole way home. So quiet inside compared to W123.
Lots of things to fix now
-Rolf
On 04/07/2010 08:11 PM, Tim C. wrote:
Aw come on where is your sense of adventure! Anyways I don't want to get
hassled by airport
Half right, thats the plug side, the thing it plugs into is rigid plastic
mounted to the metal of the car. I can't even get it OUT of the car without
breaking it. The two screws that hold it both broke and gentle prying on the
block got exactly zero... I put a zip tie on to ensure it won't work
Correct! Its 5mm x 0.80 if anybody is interested. I didn't have a 5mm x 0.80
die (but strangely my kit had the tap) so I chased with a 6mm x 1.0 die which
made things better, cleaned up the outside of the threads anyway. I spaced and
completely forgot to pick up the die when I went to the
Glad to hear the car is satisfactory and you're home safe and sound!
-Max
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Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 1:58 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ebay car for wifey.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Formula-One-Motorsport-Trailer-1-OF-2-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ260583097200QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_3?hash=item3cabf68370#ht_1140wt_1165
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Peter Hertzing phertz...@gmail.com writes:
Bring your measuring insterment with you when purchaing new rotors.
Over the past couple of years I have several time found that new
rotors from the Lincoln Dealer were thinner then the used ones I was
taking off of cars. I agree that turning them
The body is cream puff. The interior is 8/10 in looks, seat needs
fixing. Lots of other crap to fix but I am going to put some effort into
making it like new. Can't wait to clay bar and wax it. Will really make
her pretty.
-Rolf
On 04/12/2010 03:10 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV
Congratulations, that's great to hear. Good luck with it.
BTW, where are you? I forgot.
Wilton
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From: Rolf r...@winmutt.com
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 1:58 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ebay car for wifey. 87 300d
Tim, pleasure meeting you
The Sprinters up to '06 has the 2.7L I5 Turbodiesel. In '07, they had the
option of either the new V6 3.0L CDI engine or a V6 3.5L vergasser.
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
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Let me know when you finish the claying and waxing; I may take mine to you
for the same. ;))
Wilton
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 3:47 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ebay car for wifey. 87
Atlanta.
I have to say the multilink rear suspension really makes for a much
better ride.
-Rolf
On 04/12/2010 03:59 PM, WILTON wrote:
Congratulations, that's great to hear. Good luck with it.
BTW, where are you? I forgot.
Wilton
- Original Message - From: Rolf r...@winmutt.com
Oh, yes. I used to know Atlanta fairly well; 'lived in Warner Robins for 6
years. Like Everywhere, USA, I'm sure they've grown considerably, though,
since I left GA in '68, but I could still find you for a claying and waxing.
;))
'Sure like the way my '87 300D drives/rides, too - only
$287.03, to be exact.
On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 9:26 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
Oh, did you decide what let the exhaust fall? I can't remember there being
any hangers in the middle, rotten pipe?
A new exhaust is quite reasonable from Rusty (just under $200 for the whole
Let's all chip in - imagine how much fun it would be to ship and shop cars
around the country for free!
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 3:35 PM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote:
I am trying to get to pulling the seat back rod as Jim suggested. I
took out the two screws at the bottom of the seat back cover. On the
126, at this point, the back came off. In this 124, it seems the
sides of the seat cover are attached to the seat back. I figured
this might be some
LOL is it really that much of a PITA to clay it?
-Rolf
On 04/12/2010 04:23 PM, WILTON wrote:
Oh, yes. I used to know Atlanta fairly well; 'lived in Warner Robins
for 6 years. Like Everywhere, USA, I'm sure they've grown
considerably, though, since I left GA in '68, but I could still find
On 4/11/2010 6:35 PM, Michael Esh wrote:
My experience would lead me toward exchanging the head. This is much
less complicated than switching engines.
Mike
On Apr 11, 2010, at 11:29 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
I received an offer of a cylinder head from a 300td to swap out on
my 1985
Probably not for one whose body is fully functional.
Wilton
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 6:08 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ebay car for wifey. 87 300d
LOL is it really that much of a PITA
Yeah, it happened, the dreaded $700 sunvisor problem. Passenger
visor on 85 380SL. The last time the little left tab broke off, I
glued the two pieces together, and supported the joint with copper
wire through tiny holes as reinforcement. Now the wires pulled out.
I am not going to spend
It seems that the problem is with mail from okiebenz to my main email address
at heni...@ozemail.com.au seems to be working fine with this yahoo email
address.
I am getting other mail on the henifay addy, so I don't know why exactly this
happening.
I tried swapping over to windows (which runs
One incoming from Iowa.
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 1:23 AM, Hendrik Riessen mb82u13...@yahoo.com.auwrote:
Could the list members send me an private email to heni...@ozemail.com.aujust
a note saying test will do
I am trying to figure out why mail from okiebenz is getting bounced and if
other
Your ISP or their carrier is probably blocking the originating IP
number. TIme to yell at your ISP tech support. It will likely not
help. But, it might be satisfying to vent some irritation.
It seems that the problem is with mail from okiebenz to my main
email address at
Well, I got the visor off. The trick is to yank the mirror off.
(not easy with the short stub on this model.) I assisted with a
screwdriver, so have to clean up the mount and then paint it flat
black again.
Once the mirror is off, you can take off the base and the screws for
the trim. the
Curt Raymond wrote:
When I install I'm going to try coating
the threads with white lithium grease. I tried using regular
grease in the past and it didn't seem to help...
I've used wheel bearing grease on mine. Clings well and
prevents further corrosion.
White grease will probably work
Now that I got your attention, it is an 87 300D. I just picked it up
from the alignment shop, after rebuilding the rear suspension and
front suspension over the last year. It is like driving a new car!
it is finally what a 124 was supposed to be. The biggest single
difference was probably
If the improvement in the rear is as significant as the improvement from doing
the font end, I need to get busy!
Seriously, I only need a few more bits and I'm ready for the whole thing, once
we get the engine back together and installed in my brother's SDL (the one that
got a fractured oil
On mine, the rear was the big problem, it had way busted subframe
mounts, and bad links. It was only after that was fixed that i
figured out the front end had problems. The new rear subframe mounts
were the single biggest improvement.
It never ends, that is for sure.
If the improvement
Now I get to figure out what I need to change the lower ball joints
on the SDL next.I printed out the jobs from the CD.
Anyone got any pointers about the 126 Job? Do you have to take the
hub off the spindle as the cd shows?
Fortunately, this is a southern rust-free car too, so there
My brother and I just did this job for a friend this winter. Here's how it
goes:
First and foremost, you CANNOT use a simple ball joint press for this job. It
MUST reach into the control arm to press straight down on the new joint. We
modified the Harbor Freight tool by grinding off quite a
I've never done a 124, but you shouldn't have to remove any
leather covering in order to cure a tilted back, if reinstallation
mistakes are all that's wrong.
-- Jim
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Yeah, it happened, the dreaded $700 sunvisor problem. Passenger visor
on 85 380SL. The last time the little left tab broke off, I glued the
two pieces together, and supported the joint with copper wire through
tiny holes as reinforcement. Now the wires pulled out.
The little male tabs are
Anyone know of where I could rent this proper MB tool?
My brother and I just did this job for a friend this winter. Here's
how it goes:
First and foremost, you CANNOT use a simple ball joint press for
this job. It MUST reach into the control arm to press straight down
on the new joint.
How did you get that rod out ? Was that on a 201?
I've never done a 124, but you shouldn't have to remove any
leather covering in order to cure a tilted back, if reinstallation
mistakes are all that's wrong.
-- Jim
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I planned to call Bud's in the morning. They are reputed to have
some repair for it. That might be the new tab.
Well, this one is 26 years old, and is brittle. I'd rather do a
Catheyesque repair on this one. I don't have time to wait for a new
tab.
Yeah, it happened, the dreaded $700
Well, this one is 26 years old, and is brittle. I'd rather do a
Catheyesque repair on this one. I don't have time to wait for a new
tab.
Best repair I've had is to melt the two pieces back together
using a plastic welding rig. But it doesn't hold forever,
and it's a bit oogly.
-- Jim
The Sprinters up to '06 has the 2.7L I5 Turbodiesel. In '07, they had
the option of either the new V6 3.0L CDI engine or a V6 3.5L vergasser.
Well then, I know which Sprinters I'm interested in!
I5, it's not just for freeways anymore!
-- Jim
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How did you get that rod out ? Was that on a 201?
I've never had to fix one with electric seats. The manual
ones slide out through the hub of the gear once the knob
is removed. Having the back cover off is quite helpful, so
that you can guide things back together again.
-- Jim
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