Re: [MBZ] 123 SLS pump leaking?

2010-11-03 Thread Fmiser
andrew strasfogel wrote: This sounds serious or perhaps fatal, or possibly even worse?.. *There is a shaft seal on the inside that can leak down into the timing chain vault.* Naw. Not a big deal except it's not especially good for the Self-Leveling-Suspension pump to not have oil to pump.

Re: [MBZ] 123 SLS pump leaking?

2010-11-03 Thread Jim Cathey
And it's oil leaking into the oil. A rather runny oil, seems about like kerosene! Probably not too good for the engine, in quantity. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 60, Issue 4

2010-11-03 Thread theprofil...@dwx.com
Various folks wrote: One thing I've noticed, is that a Mercedes that's accurately described and fairly priced tends to sell quickly. If you ever see one on the market for months, or continually being re-listed, it's either overpriced or something is wrong that has not been disclosed. Allan

Re: [MBZ] Bench shop press

2010-11-03 Thread R A Bennell
I think, if it were me, I would look for a larger press. I often see used presses advertised here for reasonable prices.. I bought a small bench top unit - 12 ton - but then bought a floor standing 20 ton unit as the little one would not do what I wanted to do without modification. Changing

Re: [MBZ] vote today

2010-11-03 Thread Rolf
Voters know about as much about the candidates as the candidates know about their reflective constitutions. Not much. -Rolf On 11/02/2010 06:37 AM, Dieselhead wrote: I would urge everyone to vote today. I suggest you choose Federal candidates who have read and will comply to the US

Re: [MBZ] vote today

2010-11-03 Thread R A Bennell
And they sure do have a SHORT memory! Randy On 03/11/2010 10:55 AM, Rolf wrote: Voters know about as much about the candidates as the candidates know about their reflective constitutions. Not much. -Rolf On 11/02/2010 06:37 AM, Dieselhead wrote: I would urge everyone to vote today. I

Re: [MBZ] W123 - 240D - Engine heater plug

2010-11-03 Thread Curt Raymond
Actually I was just thinking about the hairdryer trick this morning while worrying it might get too cold before I get a chance to get the glows and heater done. Still its weak-sauce compared to a block heater on a timer, especially if I've set for defrost the night before... -Curt Date: Tue,

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 60, Issue 4

2010-11-03 Thread R A Bennell
That tends to be the case with most things - houses included. However, if you sell something very quickly, you often wonder if you have sold it too cheaply. I often try to underprice things just so that they will sell faster. However, it is often difficult to really judge that sort of thing

Re: [MBZ] W123 - 240D - Engine heater plug

2010-11-03 Thread Walt Zarnoch
My setup for the truck will likely involve turning on the aux pump and block heater, then the blower motor once the engine is toasty in order to get the cab bearable. Walt On Nov 3, 2010 12:52 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Actually I was just thinking about the hairdryer trick

Re: [MBZ] W123 - 240D - Engine heater plug

2010-11-03 Thread Mitch Haley
Walt Zarnoch wrote: My setup for the truck will likely involve turning on the aux pump and block heater, then the blower motor once the engine is toasty in order to get the cab bearable. I don't think 400w can do much for the entire cab, but if you leave the defrosters on the stray heat from

Re: [MBZ] W123 - 240D - Engine heater plug

2010-11-03 Thread Walt Zarnoch
True, but it'll hopefully get it up at least a few degrees, anything's better than 28 in my book. :) Walt On Nov 3, 2010 2:57 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Walt Zarnoch wrote: My setup for the truck will likely involve turning on the aux pump and block heater, then the blower motor

Re: [MBZ] W123 - 240D - Engine heater plug

2010-11-03 Thread R A Bennell
My 76 300D gets to where it really does not want to start up even at 50 F even with the block heater plugged in. It cranks pretty good and tries to start but often takes several tries and runs pretty slow until it really gets going. I know you folks have told me I need to check my valve

Re: [MBZ] W123 - 240D - Engine heater plug

2010-11-03 Thread Lee
Glow plugs working? R A Bennell wrote: My 76 300D gets to where it really does not want to start up even at 50 F even with the block heater plugged in. It cranks pretty good and tries to start but often takes several tries and runs pretty slow until it really gets going. I know you folks

Re: [MBZ] vote today

2010-11-03 Thread Mountain Man
Randy wrote: And they sure do have a SHORT memory! A desire to go to DC is a desire to be mauled by the special interest groups. There has not been a candidate in probably 40 years that has done what is best for the nation - most do what they 'seem' to hear from their constituency, which each

Re: [MBZ] vote today

2010-11-03 Thread Mitch Haley
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Re: [MBZ] vote today

2010-11-03 Thread OK Don
If they got enough money to get elected, they are owned by the big contributors. They don't represent us --- we don't have enough $s. On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 7:18 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Randy wrote: And they sure do have a SHORT memory! A desire to go to DC is a

Re: [MBZ] 126 ball joints

2010-11-03 Thread Dieselhead
I printed out the jobs, but never really looked at them. Took them apart, beat out the old ball joints and pressed the new ones in. Rusty's proper press is just slick. It only takes about 2 minutes each to press in the new joints. Whole job is about 4 hours so far; To take apart the front

[MBZ] Tire Shop Recommendation in WDC Area

2010-11-03 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Dieselvolk, I'm on a business trip in The Capital (aka The District, aka Taxation Without Representation) and I need to have a couple of tires balanced on my '87 300TD. I decided to rotate the tires before the 540 mile drive, and that little voice tried to tell me that I'd need to get the

Re: [MBZ] vote today

2010-11-03 Thread Dieselhead
More like the last 100 years... Probably more. At least since income tax was established. It 10% is enough for God almighty, a mere mortal gummit ought to be pleased with 8 or so. Now the gummit total take among feds, state, property, sales, and so forth is over 50%. Randy wrote: And

Re: [MBZ] W123 - 240D - Engine heater plug

2010-11-03 Thread Dieselhead
Sounds like your valves are too tight. My 76 300D gets to where it really does not want to start up even at 50 F even with the block heater plugged in. It cranks pretty good and tries to start but often takes several tries and runs pretty slow until it really gets going. I know you folks

[MBZ] Downsizing the fleet

2010-11-03 Thread toms cat1
OK. I have come to the reluctant conclusion that I need to downsize the car fleet. Six BMWs will be reduced/combined into 3, and the 1975 300D needs a new owner. C'est la vie. The 300D runs and drives now, but it will need some work, probably rings and valves. It has been a great

Re: [MBZ] vote today

2010-11-03 Thread OK Don
I wondered about that 50%, so did someadding and calculating, pulling last years taxes, etc. Now, you have to factor in that I live in a relatively poor State, so YMMV - but our total tax load last year was under 20% - property, sales, state ,and federal. The feds got 8% - so they're right where

Re: [MBZ] Tire Shop Recommendation in WDC Area

2010-11-03 Thread WILTON
'Don't know 'bout getting tires balanced in DC, but if you're coming back down I-95 and in the Selma, NC, or Wilson, NC, area at about an appropriate lunch time, maybe we could meet for lunch at Cracker Barrel at one of those places. Do you know an ETA at one of these areas yet? Wilton -

Re: [MBZ] Tire Shop Recommendation in WDC Area

2010-11-03 Thread John Reames
Iirc there's a place called radial tire co in silver spring that advertises in the GWS newsletter. There is also RC Imports which Dr.MB extolled many times. -j. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Nov 3, 2010, at 21:05, Dillon, Meade M CIV