Re: [MBZ] The Next installement, where here

Thanks for the tip Chairman but we are on a tight schedule, had another look at all the stuff to do in Chicago and there is a bit, we got tickets to the ballgame on the 6th at 1pm and am hoping to get in an attraction afterwards, would love to go up the big tower but the missus hates heights.

[MBZ] OT boring blog from the aussie mob

G'day folks, we made it through the first day, went to dizzyland (no not a place all about distributors, although that would be cool) and are somewhat underwhelmed (sorry can't be bothered to spell check, I'm on holidays) anyway, you where right a somewaht lame place with ordinary food and no BEER

Re: [MBZ] The Next installement, where here

How (good/bad/ugly) is their imperial stout? -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 2, 2010, at 20:12, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: While here in ShiTown, perhaps you visit Binny's. You can take a 6-pack of Founders DoubleTrouble with

Re: [MBZ] W201 rear suspension

Iirc there may be a bush in the bottom of the wheel carrier... Aren't there a couple of bushings in the subframe that carry the diff? -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 2, 2010, at 23:05, Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On

Re: [MBZ] OT Beer for henifay

I think there have been some complaints about the blind not being able to distinguish the bills... I do like how the euro bills increase their size by 1cm in length and width as the values increase... I also like that the increments are logarithmic...(.01, .02, .05, .1, .2, .5, 1, 2, 5...)

Re: [MBZ] Automatic transmissions

Curt, On both my automatics- 79 240D (the Green goddess) and esp on the 300D 2.5, servicing the trannies with the magic elixir, the shifts smoothed out-esp. 1-2 hang up on the 2.5 and all shifts on the 240D in winter. Had an argument with my Indy last week-he claimed that Mobil 1 ATF did not

Re: [MBZ] ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel - with an incentive

Kaleb though correct. Speedo is geared to the rear diff not the transmission. All auto trans in the W123 have the same gearing anyways. That MPG is not far off what we saw in our wagon. The 85 benefits from the 2.88 rear diff making for better over the road economy. IP timing, cam timing,

Re: [MBZ] 83 240D Manual shifting problems almost leaves me stranded

Mine was sucking air in but not leaking! It should look like rubber, not cloth as mine did. Does double clutching help? This is only happening on down shifting? I vote bushings! -Rolf On 05/28/2010 10:56 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: There might also be internal leaking within the master cylinder,

Re: [MBZ] OT Beer for henifay

Oz money is both different size and colour, easy to see how well you are doing by looking at the predominant colour and size of the money in the wallet. Plus we have done away with 1 and 2 cent pieces, spose all those cents i am collecting here go into charity collection tins? Guess you get used

Re: [MBZ] OT Beer for henifay

Hendrik and Fay wrote: Plus we have done away with 1 and 2 cent pieces, spose all those cents i am collecting here go into charity collection tins? Most shopkeepers have a 'penny dish' on the counter by the cash register. You throw your pennies in there, and when the next guy's purchase is

Re: [MBZ] ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel - with an incentive

So why did the speedometer start reading too high after I swapped out the 83 trannie for an 85? That's the mystery... Also, the engine runs perfectly - starts instantly, great power, etc. - and there are no obvious symptoms associated with with lower fuel economy. By playing with IP timing,

Re: [MBZ] ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel - with an incentive

Probably didn't notice it before? If the odo is correct then its a problem with your speedo. I wouldn't play with any of the timing, I would just make sure its all in spec. My TD was about the same maybe slightly better. -Rolf On 06/03/2010 09:52 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: So why did the

Re: [MBZ] OT Beer for henifay

2 words: debit card --R On 6/3/2010 9:25 AM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: Guess you get used to US money? Hendrik who don't have much in the wallet, either in colour or size ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel - with an incentive

Yo Andrew, is this the car with the noisy maybe-speedometer (was that even you?)? When my noise would kick in I noticed the speedometer would 'float' up and down for a few seconds, leading me to believe it was completely wrong all the time; I don't think it was settling at the right time, even

Re: [MBZ] ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel - with an incentive

So why did the speedometer start reading too high after I swapped out the 83 trannie for an 85? That's the mystery... 85 cars have a taller rear end, resulting in a lower tailshaft RPM for a given road speed. Your speedometer (and odometer) should be reading _low_, not high, if you put an 85

Re: [MBZ] ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel - with an incentive

So why did the speedometer start reading too high after I swapped out the 83 trannie for an 85? That's the mystery... 85 cars have a taller rear end, resulting in a lower tailshaft RPM for a given road speed. Your speedometer (and odometer) should be reading _low_, not high, if you put an 85

Re: [MBZ] ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel - with an incentive

Jim Cathey wrote: No, I correct myself. The speedometer is attempting to measure wheel RPM, but it's tapped at the tranny tailshaft. The 85 tranny is _expecting_ to have a lower tailshaft RPM for a given road speed, and so gears up the speedometer tap to make up for it. You put that tranny in

Re: [MBZ] ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel - with an incentive

That is pretty much correct. The speedo is based on the rear diff not the trans. The automatics are all the same (for the w123) gearing and all the four speeds end in 1:1 gearing. The manuals differ from year to year based on engine and reivisions. -Rolf On 06/03/2010 10:35 AM, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel - with an incentive

I think that the issue is the drive gearing may be the same, but the gear which drives the speedometer (in the tail of the tranny) varies to match the differential. The EPC can answer this question... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel - with an incentive

I know for a fact that the speedo is matched to the rear diff and not the transmission alteast in the W123 chassis. Feel free to research it. -Rolf On 06/03/2010 10:46 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: I think that the issue is the drive gearing may be the same, but

Re: [MBZ] OT Beer for henifay

Hmph. We need a tenth-cent piece (have you seen gas prices? 3 places to the right of the decimal point...) -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 3, 2010, at 9:32, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Hendrik and Fay wrote: Plus we have done

[MBZ] Insurance Claim

My youngest son is currently in Florida visiting friends.  Last night, some idiot pulled out in front of him, forcing him to clip the rear of their truck and run into a curb, doing a fair amount of damage to the front of his car (2001 Nissan Altima). The driver of the truck was cited for

Re: [MBZ] Insurance Claim

--- On Thu, 6/3/10, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Ironic point:  The accident was two blocks from our old insurance agent, so he limped the car over to her parking lot and parked it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Insurance Claim

My first thought is that you don't have a contract with them that entitles them to total your car. You have been harmed by their insured. They owe you cash to compensate for that harm. The value of that harm is open for negotiation. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] Insurance Claim

Never heard of Encompass. They will most likely want to total it. Too many unknowns in repairing a car that old. If they make a fair offer, I'd take it. An '01 Nissan is nothing special; should be easy to replace. I've had three cars totaled by State Farm and their offers were always

Re: [MBZ] The Next installement, where here

Go to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Lots of good stuff. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Hendrik and Fay Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 12:13 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Insurance Claim

You should be made 'whole', returned to the state you were in prior to the wreck. Most of us are not at all pleased when we are confronted with the real value of our cars. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT boring blog from the aussie mob

Denny's can be good or bad. Have enjoyed it on occasion and then gone to a different one that was awful. My experience with restaruants in the USA is that they are often dirty. I suspect they have difficulty getting and keeping staff due to low wages etc. Randy -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] Insurance Claim

That's all I care about - as a matter of convenience I would rather have the car repaired then a check.  I just have concerns about the outcome due to the age and value of the car, that's all. I would suspect this is all going to hinge on the extent of the repairs necessary to restore it to

Re: [MBZ] Insurance Claim

Dan, i've successfully negotiated for replacement value on a totaled car that was more than twice what the insurance company offered me by showing proof of what cars similar to mine were selling for in my area at the time. (KBB and Edmunds pricing weren't really relevant). you might want

[MBZ] OT cell phone camera

I have a Motorola cell phone. I have some photos on it that I want to transfer to my computer. I know I have done this in the past by plugging the connector cord into the USB slot on the computer and accessing the card in the phone like it was a flash drive. This morning I have plugged the

Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera

Sounds like you need to reinstall the moto device drivers. I've had that happen a few times before. Walt On Jun 3, 2010 12:36 PM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: I have a Motorola cell phone. I have some photos on it that I want to transfer to my computer. I know I have done this in the past

Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera

Forgot to ask, which phone? On Jun 3, 2010 12:38 PM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: Sounds like you need to reinstall the moto device drivers. I've had that happen a few times before. Walt On Jun 3, 2010 12:36 PM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: I have a Motorola cell phone.

Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera

Razer or whatever you call it. I think they spell it odd. In any event, I solved the problem. Changed settings in the phone itself to make the USB connection usb drive instead of modem which it was set to. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera

Glad to hear you got it straightened out. You must be on sprint, Tmobile, or ATT to have that feature, Verizon dissables that saddly... Walt On Jun 3, 2010 12:50 PM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: Razer or whatever you call it. I think they spell it odd. In any event, I solved the problem.

Re: [MBZ] ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel - with an incentive

Sho'enuf, hat tip to Rolf (and Mitch). For a 123.133 the EPC shows that the speedo and the diff changed for '85, but no changes to the transmission speedometer gears. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rolf

Re: [MBZ] OT Beer for henifay

Just put 'em in an envelope and send 'em to me. I can find a use for them, anyway. Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 1:54 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Beer for henifay

Re: [MBZ] OT Beer for henifay

Yeah, I've never had enough of it. Send me all that you don't want. ; Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 9:25 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Beer for henifay Oz

Re: [MBZ] OT Beer for henifay

BTW, even behind my walker, I still stop and bend down to pick up a penny on the sidewalk; 'takes only 100 of 'em to make a dollar. ;)) Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010

Re: [MBZ] OT boring blog from the aussie mob

I have eaten at that Dennys many times. Was good each time save one. Bob R On Jun 2, 2010 11:55 PM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: G'day folks, we made it through the first day, went to dizzyland (no not a place all about distributors, although that would be cool) and are

[MBZ] Drag link and steering damper

Finally got some more steering fixing time on the 240D. Today I replaced the drag link and steering damper. The steering damper was totally shot, one of the joints on the drag link was totally shot and the other wasn't great... This is a pretty easy job, I used a pickle fork on the drag link

[MBZ] symptoms of failing flex disc?

Would a out-of-balance type of vibration at low speeds be a symptom of a failing flex disc? 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/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] OT Beer for henifay

Back in the day, I payed school expenses driving a 'Mr. Softee truck. I worked on 10% of the gross. Stop truck, Out of seat Walk back Kid wants $.10 cone Make small cone Get the nickle and 5 pennies Back behind the wheel Ding - Ding - Ding and drive away. All for $.01 Yes, I too pick

Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera

I'm in Canada so on a local network with Manitoba Telephone System. Unfortunately, we pay through the nose compared to you folks south of the border. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Walt Zarnoch Sent:

Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera

R A Bennell wrote: I'm in Canada so on a local network with Manitoba Telephone System. Unfortunately, we pay through the nose compared to you folks south of the border. Well, there is a good reason for wireless to be more expensive in Canada than USA: More land, less customers. I wouldn't be

Re: [MBZ] ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel - with an incentive

OK - what is the takeaway message from all that learned? Am I doomed to foreever have ain inaccurate speedometer that reads too high (in mph and miles covered), or is there hope? On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 12:57 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote:

Re: [MBZ] ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel - with an incentive

Abandon all hope ye who enter the old Benz realm --R On 6/3/2010 2:50 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: OK - what is the takeaway message from all that learned? Am I doomed to foreever have ain inaccurate speedometer that reads too high (in mph and miles covered), or is there hope? On Thu, Jun 3,

Re: [MBZ] ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel - with an incentive

CORRECTION: Should have written OK - what is the takeaway message from all that learned discussion? Am I doomed to forever have an inaccurate speedometer that reads too high (in mph and miles covered), or is there hope for an affordable fix? On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 2:50 PM, andrew strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera

I suppose so but we are spread out in a thin line along the USA border so not much country to cover when it comes down to it. Basically, it is profit driven and there is not enough competition and the market will bear a higher amount so they take it. Not too bad unless one wants modern

Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera

Is it a verizon phone? -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 3, 2010, at 12:39, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: I have a Motorola cell phone. I have some photos on it that I want to transfer to my computer. I know I have done this in the past by

Re: [MBZ] ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel - with an incentive

I believe the takeaway is: get a new speedometer assembly from an '84 or earlier 123 diesel automatic. Ebay that puppy, they were $50-$150 when I was looking. If this is the noisy one, even better. Alternatively, try taking it apart and cleaning it up first. Took me about 30 minutes to

Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera

No. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of John Reames Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 1:39 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera Is it a verizon phone? -- John W Reames

[MBZ] Flex disc failure symptoms

In my 300SD, low-speed vibes were the result of a torn rubber bushing around the driveshaft center bearing, sometimes called a carrier bearing. twice, a new bearing assy (cheap from rusty) solved the problem. MARK THE DRIVESHAFT before you split it to replace the bearing--not doing so means

Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera

So, attach/make a deal with the US systems? Unthinkable - blasphemous? ;))) Wilton - Original Message - From: R A Bennell b...@mts.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 3:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera I suppose so but

Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera

Same problem here, there is a wide diversity of pricing. I pay $35/month for some minutes and unlimited data, iPhone users pay $100+. If I want to recreate my plan on a newer phone I'd be paying at least $60/. There are upstarts that advertise wildly in the $30 range, but once you deal with

Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera

I am only about 75 miles from the US border but I don't think using a US provider would be cheaper. I would get hit with roaming charges here for using a US phone like I do if I go to the US and use my Canadian phone. That gets expensive. I am not really complaining about the cost of my basic

Re: [MBZ] ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel - with an incentive

Actally, I was thinking just the opposite - that I needed to swap IN a speedometer from an '85 W123 to mate up with the 85 transmission. But regardless, I will definitely R/R the speedomter this weekend in hope that, at a minimum, the wa, wa, wa screetching noise at high speeds goes away. On

[MBZ] Hey Poos, if they total that Datsun...

http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/1773438953.html ___ 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:

Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera

Not with ATT; they killed off unlimited data plans on smartphones. You can get a 200mb cap for 15/mo or a 2gb cap for 25/mo. You cannot get the 30/mo unlimited iPhone data plan, and to be able to (pay extra to) get tethering, you must upgrade to a new plan... -- John W Reames

Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera

Tim C wrote: In fact, by the numbers it looks like we pay 20% more in the US than CA, or at least did in 2008. You can't buy a used phone somewhere and do an ESN swap on your current account? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

[MBZ] VW TDI: opinions?

We're looking for a reliable third car (daily driver for wife, probably to retire and dispose of the Escape). Needs to be able to make short trips (3 miles ever, like 5 miles a day total) without a lot of excess baggage, but as a SWMBO car it must be reliable in those trips for the next 5-7

Re: [MBZ] Hey Poos, if they total that Datsun...

It's a Nissan, but thanks anyway. FWIW, I just had a 3-way call with their insurance company and my son.  The usual fact-finding stuff.  I am supposed to get a call tomorrow with the results of their investigation. Hmm. Dan --- On Thu, 6/3/10, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: From:

Re: [MBZ] VW TDI: opinions?

I thought that the good doctor recommended avoiding diesels for short trips... What about something like a Toyota echo... Or a smart? -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 3, 2010, at 16:36, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: We're looking for a

Re: [MBZ] VW TDI: opinions?

Tim C wrote: We're looking for a reliable third car (daily driver for wife, probably to retire and dispose of the Escape). Needs to be able to make short trips (3 miles ever, like 5 miles a day total) without a lot of excess baggage, but as a SWMBO car it must be reliable in those trips for the

Re: [MBZ] VW TDI: opinions?

I talked with an older gentleman on this past weekend about his TDI Jetta. He is not someone that I know. His son had car trouble in front of my house and had called him for help. My wife then came along and volunteered me. Not a big thing -he just needed a boost to get started and I have one of

Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera

On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 4:32 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Tim C wrote: In fact, by the numbers it looks like we pay 20% more in the US than CA, or at least did in 2008. You can't buy a used phone somewhere and do an ESN swap on your current account? Assuming you're responding to

Re: [MBZ] Hey Poos, if they total that Datsun...

LWB250 wrote: It's a Nissan, That's what I said, isn't it? You say Toyota, I say Toyoda, let's call the whole thing off... Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] VW TDI: opinions?

On Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:52 -0400, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: I thought that the good doctor recommended avoiding diesels for short trips... Yes. Diesels like to get warmed up. Lots of short trips is not their forte. Get a little economical gasoline car. I wouldn't get a Smart

Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera

'Actually had in mind a systems deal/marriage, rather than an individual (or a few) using US system. Wilton - Original Message - From: R A Bennell b...@mts.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 4:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone

Re: [MBZ] ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel - with an incentive

Don't forget the cable too. --R On 6/3/2010 4:22 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Actally, I was thinking just the opposite - that I needed to swap IN a speedometer from an '85 W123 to mate up with the 85 transmission. But regardless, I will definitely R/R the speedomter this weekend in hope

Re: [MBZ] VW TDI: opinions?

see lots of TDIs around here where BioD is popular and readily available, but except for those who like to tinker with them to get more power out of them, they're losing popularity,... they definitely can't be compared to the (old) MBZs for cost effectiveness of maintenance, and the build

Re: [MBZ] VW TDI: opinions?

The Nissan Leaf which looks to be about the best mass-produced electric car ever, on paper anyway... My wife does ~40 miles a day most days, the leaf is supposed to have around 100 mile capacity which would make it perfect for her. -Curt Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:46:31 -0400 From: Allan Streib

Re: [MBZ] symptoms of failing flex disc?

That or a bad center bearing mount and/or universal joint. Does it thump on downshifts? Peter ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] VW TDI: opinions?

How about used Pious? Weren't they all being abandoned when Toyos had sudden or unintended or uncontrollable acceleration? Change it over to a plug-in and you won't even have to buy much gas. --R On 6/3/2010 6:08 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: The Nissan Leaf which looks to be about the best

Re: [MBZ] symptoms of failing flex disc?

Downshifts are OK, upshifts especially 3/4 can thump though especially at moderate speeds, I've been attributing this to vacuum leaks. Allan On Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:08 -0500, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: That or a bad center bearing mount and/or universal joint. Does it thump

[MBZ] OM601 for sale

http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/1773933378.html Yes friends the day is here, I'm finally parting out Dory the '85 190D. I need to recoup some cash to plow into the RI Red '84 190D. I'm sure I've made a boat payment for Rusty this week... Engine and trans is on Craig's for $500, the engines

Re: [MBZ] VW TDI: opinions?

Would you really want a used one? I think if I were going that route, I would buy new and trade when the warranty ran out. I expect those batteries are expensive and lord only knows if anyone out there really knows how to fix the rest of it when it breaks - if so probably only at the dealer.

Re: [MBZ] OM601 for sale - HEY RUSTY!!!

I keep hearing boat payments for Rusty. What sort of boat do you have Rusty? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 4:33 PM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] OM601 for sale

Re: [MBZ] symptoms of failing flex disc?

By the time a flex-disc exhibits any symptoms the car is too dangerous to drive. Get the damn thing up on ramps and take a look now. It will take you 5 minutes and could save you an ambulance ride. -Dave Walton On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 2:09 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Would a

Re: [MBZ] VW TDI: opinions?

Sorry, turns out I left off two significant details: - back seat - cheap! :) The Jetta just kind of fell into my lap, but it sounds like it would probably be a loser in the long run. Thanks everyone for the input.. Actually I like the Pious idea (especially since the first generation

Re: [MBZ] VW TDI: opinions?

Now that's the way to do it! 2.5 or 3 miles per day wouldn't even get an engine warmed up, but it's great exercise with an HPV! Fit the Worksman with a propane heater for those cold mornings and it's a go! Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___

Re: [MBZ] symptoms of failing flex disc?

Why's that? What happens if it fails? On Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:39 -0400, dave walton walton.d...@gmail.com wrote: By the time a flex-disc exhibits any symptoms the car is too dangerous to drive. Get the damn thing up on ramps and take a look now. It will take you 5 minutes and could save you

Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera

Tim C wrote: On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 4:32 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Tim C wrote: In fact, by the numbers it looks like we pay 20% more in the US than CA, or at least did in 2008. You can't buy a used phone somewhere and do an ESN swap on your current account? Assuming you're

Re: [MBZ] symptoms of failing flex disc?

The drive shaft becomes disconnected from the transmission or rear end. It becomes a potentially lethal spinning rod of heavy steel driven by the remaining disc without anything to keep the disconnected end on-center. Best case, you lose all power to the drive wheels. Worst case, you stop faster

Re: [MBZ] symptoms of failing flex disc?

Sure would. Don't ask me how I know. I drove a pagoda like this for a while. It finally completely failed and I had to have the car towed. My mechanic yelled at me. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 3, 2010, at 6:39 PM, dave walton walton.d...@gmail.com wrote: By the time a flex-disc exhibits any

Re: [MBZ] Flex discs

...The drive shaft becomes disconnected from the transmission or rear end. It becomes a potentially lethal spinning rod of heavy steel driven by the remaining disc without anything to keep the disconnected end on-center... There is a photo on the net someplace showing the results of

Re: [MBZ] flex discs

...Would a out-of-balance type of vibration at low speeds be a symptom of a failing flex disc?.. A failed front flex disc can total the car. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel - with an incentive

I know it is as well. I also just checked the EPC and the speedo drive gear is the same part number for 83 and 85 Rolf wrote: I know for a fact that the speedo is matched to the rear diff and not the transmission alteast in the W123 chassis. Feel free to research it. -Rolf -- Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] symptoms of failing flex disc?

just crawl under there and look, should be pretty easy. Allan Streib wrote: Would a out-of-balance type of vibration at low speeds be a symptom of a failing flex disc? Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] OM601 for sale

these days you would be doing good to get $500 for the whole car. Curt Raymond wrote: http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/1773933378.html Yes friends the day is here, I'm finally parting out Dory the '85 190D. I need to recoup some cash to plow into the RI Red '84 190D. I'm sure I've made a

Re: [MBZ] symptoms of failing flex disc?

I should have taken pics of the last 2 cars I got in with failed flex disks. Basically the drive shaft beats around the tunnel, and usually breaks the rear tranny mount tab making it necessary to pull the back plate on the tranny and replace. Allan Streib wrote: Why's that? What happens

Re: [MBZ] symptoms of failing flex disc?

Its not going to tear into the passenger compartment, you will just hear a lot of banging as you come to a stop. dave walton wrote: The drive shaft becomes disconnected from the transmission or rear end. It becomes a potentially lethal spinning rod of heavy steel driven by the remaining disc

[MBZ] Innovative Trailer Fenders - note the MB Content

of my old 115 so you will see the star. Randy -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: trailer fenders.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 356747 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100603/36371d19

[MBZ] 66 230SL in local paper

No interest, etc. Listed here: http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/shop/class.php?get=clsn=502 -- 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/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] 66 230SL in local paper

I like the MGB roadster better.  And it's 10% of the cost of the 230SL. Dan --- On Thu, 6/3/10, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Subject: [MBZ] 66 230SL in local paper To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, June 3, 2010, 8:45 PM No

Re: [MBZ] Flex discs

...The drive shaft becomes disconnected from the transmission or rear end. It becomes a potentially lethal spinning rod of heavy steel driven by the remaining disc without anything to keep the disconnected end on-center... There is a photo on the net someplace showing the results of

Re: [MBZ] Innovative Trailer Fenders - note the MB Content

will see the star. Randy -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: trailer fenders.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 356747 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100603/36371d19/attachment.jpg

Re: [MBZ] Innovative Trailer Fenders - note the MB Content

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Re: [MBZ] symptoms of failing flex disc?

Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net writes: just crawl under there and look, should be pretty easy. Look fine to me, but I'm not really sure what I'm looking for. I don't see any obvious problems with them. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Drag link and steering damper

I bought a Harbor Freight proper ball joint remover - it's too big. Only the very edges catch on the arm - can't get much pressure on the tapered shaft. The pickle fork works every time though - I use a 4# hammer :-) On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 1:02 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:

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