Re: [MBZ] 124 timing case

2011-08-12 Thread Dieselhead
I looked at the 05 section (timing chain) at DaveM's site. it sounds like the lower pin is fixed and you pull the banana rail off the pin after you take off the chain case. (01-210) Funny thing, under the 124/OM603, there is no 01-210. I found it under the 126 section. Sounds like a good d

Re: [MBZ] OT computer shuts down

2011-08-12 Thread Fmiser
> G Mann wrote: > Currently having the same issues with a Win 7 computer. It > started following an update of the latest "windows critical > update" hasn't been right since, blue screen, crashes, it > even now tells me my issue of windows is not "valid". [guess > the last 2 years and a sales

Re: [MBZ] 124 timing case

2011-08-12 Thread Max Dillon
My paper copy of the parts manual shows the pin as a separate part, but in the picture it's different from the pins for the upper rail which have the threaded hole for the extractor. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wro

Re: [MBZ] S320 transmission needed

2011-08-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Classic signs of a broken spring, I bet it comes out in 2 pieces Sent from my iPhone On Aug 12, 2011, at 7:29 PM, "Bill Ringgold" wrote: > I needed to give you more > information on the tranny. It has > been acting up, revving too high > prior to a shift from 1 - 2 [I have > not driven it rece

Re: [MBZ] S320 transmission needed

2011-08-12 Thread Bill Ringgold
I needed to give you more information on the tranny. It has been acting up, revving too high prior to a shift from 1 - 2 [I have not driven it recently, but that is the report from my wife]. Her description: It was like driving a stick shift and not knowing how. It would go in and out of gear, s

Re: [MBZ] Virus per Dr.Scruggs

2011-08-12 Thread Bill Ringgold
Someone had attached a virus bot to a MB parts site I visited looking for transmissions. The site was otherwise fine, but did try to crash my system. The email from Dr, Scruggs could well have been from a hijacking bot that got into their system. But then, my field is the history of Israel from

Re: [MBZ] S320 transmission needed

2011-08-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Ok so they replaced the plate, did they reset the computer? A regular obd tool won't cut it. Probably the spring Sent from my iPhone On Aug 12, 2011, at 6:58 PM, "Bill Ringgold" wrote: > Prior to further efforts I will ask > them to check those. The part they > replaced was # 1402701161 > Con

Re: [MBZ] S320 transmission needed

2011-08-12 Thread Bill Ringgold
Thanks - I have a call into Rusty on that. I figured he was lower on the one part needed, but while I was on the phone with the shop I put in the part number and he doesn't have it listed. I'll ask them to check the spring and also to contact Sun Valley. On the positive side, my S420 is tooling al

Re: [MBZ] S320 transmission needed

2011-08-12 Thread Bill Ringgold
Prior to further efforts I will ask them to check those. The part they replaced was # 1402701161 Conductor Plate Above Automatic Transmission Valve Body. That still leaves the spring, which I will ask them to check on Monday. Thanks - Bill R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okie

Re: [MBZ] E300 fuel consumption and fuel filters

2011-08-12 Thread Curt Raymond
Can't really compare any 2 tanks anyway, theres just too many variables. How much before data do you have? I feel comfortable making a mileage statement after 4 tanks. And considering that I feel comfortable saying my '84 190D 2.2l auto averages ~37mpg. My '85 190D 2.2l 5spd averaged 38mpg over

[MBZ] 124 ign lock

2011-08-12 Thread Dieselhead
Went back to trying to get the ign switch changed again, using the "official" skinny white painted clothes hanger again. first 3 tries, no luck. Then it finally popped out, so I had to go get the new lock. It really does just pop out when you get everything right. Took some fiddling to get

[MBZ] 124 central locking SUCCESS

2011-08-12 Thread Dieselhead
Fixing the CLS on the 87 300D turned out to be pretty simple. I found a fuse blown. I was sure it was not blown the last time I checked. I dug out the vac pump, took the 2 wire plug off and took it apart as in the manual. then replaced the Red fuse. Cycled the door lock a couple times, the

[MBZ] Nothing more expensive than a cheap W140

2011-08-12 Thread Alex Chamberlain
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/2535149017.html Pictures show one stock wheel and three ugly aftermarket ones---obviously a careful and attentive owner. And it's pretty impressive that even in a low-res Craigslist photo you can see that the S600 and V-12 badges have been stuck on askew. "

Re: [MBZ] 124 timing case

2011-08-12 Thread Dieselhead
Well, the book is likely to be right, since I never changed one on an OM60x. On everything else, the pin is exposed. That's good news if there is a pin to pull, service manual says to remove the cover but I'll take a look to see if I can find a pin. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-

Re: [MBZ] S320 transmission needed

2011-08-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
You do not need a new transmission, the local transmission shop does not know what they are doing. Those 722.6 trannys are pretty bullet proof mechanically. There are 2 common problems that cause them to go in limp mode. First there is this little spring that breaks in the valve body. The o

Re: [MBZ] E300 fuel consumption and fuel filters

2011-08-12 Thread Max Dillon
Damn, that's it! Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rich Thomas wrote: If Congress was in session you had a strong tailwind of hot air pushing you back home. --R On 8/12/11 3:22 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > Dieselvolk, > > A few weeks ago I made a trip to

Re: [MBZ] 124 timing case

2011-08-12 Thread Max Dillon
That's good news if there is a pin to pull, service manual says to remove the cover but I'll take a look to see if I can find a pin. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: You should be able to replace the banana rail

[MBZ] '07 R320CDI

2011-08-12 Thread WILTON
Rusty, how much for '07 R320CDI torque converter? Wilton ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Removing snapped manifold bolts from 603.

2011-08-12 Thread Peter Frederick
Drill and use an extractor, the broken ones on our two 603's have come out easily once the head is off. Quite an exercise to attempt with the head on the engine with the engine in the car -- didn't work! Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] ABS

2011-08-12 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 2:19 PM, wrote: >. Audi once had an ABS off button for stopping in deep snow, > the idea being to push a wedge of packed snow ahead of the front wheels. > That's exactly why I want control over it. A rare situation but one in which full braking without ABS kicking in is

Re: [MBZ] ABS

2011-08-12 Thread RELNGSON
> ...Seems to me to be further reason why every car with ABS and skid > control should have prominent controls to quickly and easily disable > either or both when needed... > My first ABS MB was 1985 and after about 300K miles on five cars, I've never seen the need to shut off anything although

Re: [MBZ] S320 transmission needed

2011-08-12 Thread Dieselhead
Your best bet is a rebuilt from Rusty. Before you give up on the "old" trans., call Sun Valley Mercedes Dismantlers, Sun Valley, CA and describe the symptoms and attempted cures. They are the best trans diagnosticians in this hemisphere. Rusty is the best source for a rebuilt trans. They are

Re: [MBZ] 72 280SE steering wheel, new in bag, what's it worth?

2011-08-12 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Rectangularishinstein one. Walt On Aug 12, 2011 3:40 PM, "redghost" wrote: > Bakelite or the massive thing with the oblong pad in the middle? > > clay > > 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and runs and runs > 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial > POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian S

[MBZ] S320 transmission needed

2011-08-12 Thread Bill Ringgold
Not a good day. The transmission on our 1997 LWB S320 has gone to limp mode - stuck in 2nd gear. Trusted local transmission shop has tried working with it and replaced a cracked piece, but it is not responding. Rebuilt is way many $$$ [@ $5K], does anyone know of a relatively low mileage transmiss

Re: [MBZ] E300 fuel consumption and fuel filters

2011-08-12 Thread Rich Thomas
If Congress was in session you had a strong tailwind of hot air pushing you back home. --R On 8/12/11 3:22 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Dieselvolk, A few weeks ago I made a trip to DC and back. Usually on that trip I get about 31 or 32 mpg, but this time I only got 27.4 mpg on the way up, and befor

Re: [MBZ] 72 280SE steering wheel, new in bag, what's it worth?

2011-08-12 Thread redghost
NLA? Dang, I have Gump's wheel. Pretty good shape for being that old. I would part with it for $50. I have two more in less nice condition. Got a white on at PnP that sold on eBay years ago for $100 clay 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and runs and runs 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used

Re: [MBZ] 72 280SE steering wheel, new in bag, what's it worth?

2011-08-12 Thread redghost
Bakelite or the massive thing with the oblong pad in the middle? clay 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and runs and runs 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers On Aug 12, 2011, at 9:17 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Walt Zarnoch wrote: Titl

Re: [MBZ] 124 timing case

2011-08-12 Thread Dieselhead
You should be able to replace the banana rail (that the tensioner pushes on) from the outside. Pull the pin, pull out the old. Put the new one in and replace the pin. Brothers, I'm considering pulling off the timing case cover on my '87 wagon so that I can replace the chain guides. Anyo

[MBZ] E300 fuel consumption and fuel filters

2011-08-12 Thread Max Dillon
Dieselvolk, A few weeks ago I made a trip to DC and back. Usually on that trip I get about 31 or 32 mpg, but this time I only got 27.4 mpg on the way up, and before that I'd noticed that the fuel consumption around town had increased. Decided to test the theory about filters, and changed both

[MBZ] 124 timing case

2011-08-12 Thread Max Dillon
Brothers, I'm considering pulling off the timing case cover on my '87 wagon so that I can replace the chain guides. Anyone BTDT? How tough is it to pull off the crankshaft damper? What sealant do I use to put it all back together? Any hints/tips/gotchas to be aware off? I know that Dave M.

Re: [MBZ] 72 280SE steering wheel, new in bag, what's it worth?

2011-08-12 Thread Walt Zarnoch
It's black/greyish. If anyone wants it, make a reasonable offer, and it'll be on it's way. Walt On Aug 12, 2011 3:00 PM, "andrew strasfogel" wrote: > Black or white? They used to be $225 new but I think the black wheel has > been discontinued and is NLA. Check with Tom Hanson at the Classic Cent

Re: [MBZ] 72 280SE steering wheel, new in bag, what's it worth?

2011-08-12 Thread andrew strasfogel
Black or white? They used to be $225 new but I think the black wheel has been discontinued and is NLA. Check with Tom Hanson at the Classic Center. If the white wheel is still available, I'm guesing that the MB Club discount price is probably in the $350 range. On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 12:59 PM,

[MBZ] OK who is stealing their grease?

2011-08-12 Thread Rich Thomas
It's Friday folks, ease into the weekend. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/news/international/Grease_Devil_panic_grips_rural_Sri_Lanka,_at_least_three_dead.html?cid=30894744 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search l

Re: [MBZ] IP timing non drip pre RIV port.

2011-08-12 Thread andrew strasfogel
Not this Andrew. On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 8:27 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Rolf wrote: > >> Andrew? I think said that pre 84 the only way to time is drip. There are >> actually two other methods. One involves inserting a gauge or some sort of >> timing device between the injector and the IP. The oth

Re: [MBZ] OM617 timing (was: 300 sdl timing chain,)

2011-08-12 Thread Dieselhead
When mine broke on a 603, it broke the cam and cam bearings. (I believe this was the vac pump puking balls from its bearing into the chain) When one broke on a 621, it broke the cam and bearings. When mine broke, stealer replaced several valves, lifters, chain (of course), several things I d

Re: [MBZ] OM617 timing (was: 300 sdl timing chain,)

2011-08-12 Thread WILTON
When mine broke, stealer replaced several valves, lifters, chain (of course), several things I don't remember and had the head machined. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Peter Frederick" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 11:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM6

Re: [MBZ] OT computer shuts down

2011-08-12 Thread Gerry Archer
Tried a new battery on the mother board? Gerry From: "Walt Zarnoch" Sounds like either a driver-induced hang, or ram that's starting to flake out. Walt On Aug 12, 2011 10:05 AM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: My home desktop has been acting strange lately. This computer has 2 hard drives, the o

[MBZ] Virus per Dr.Scruggs

2011-08-12 Thread Gerry Archer
To: Dr. Scruggs and members of the Mercedes group: I received offline a link sent from Dr. Scruggs to me and several other people whom I didn't recognize as being members of the Mercedes group. According to my antivirus program, that link contained a virus. I'm not sure why Dr. Scruggs would be

Re: [MBZ] 72 280SE steering wheel, new in bag, what's it worth?

2011-08-12 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Yep, W108. Was bought new from the dealer, the car it was going to go in was 90% finished with a restoration when it was caught in a shop fire. The wheel escaped being cooked due to the fire not getting to the storage areas/parts room. Walt On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 12:17 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 72 280SE steering wheel, new in bag, what's it worth?

2011-08-12 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 9:17 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > I'd love to have a new W116 wheel, a raccoon gnawed on mine. > I have the stock wheel from my long-since-sold '80 280SLC. I wouldn't be at all surprised if it would fit. I'll send it to you for the price of shipping if you want to try it. (

Re: [MBZ] 72 280SE steering wheel, new in bag, what's it worth?

2011-08-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Walt Zarnoch wrote: Title says it all. Grey/black color. 1972, would that be a W108? I'd love to have a new W116 wheel, a raccoon gnawed on mine. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.ok

Re: [MBZ] 72 280SE steering wheel, new in bag, what's it worth?

2011-08-12 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 9:12 AM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: > Title says it all. Aren't you going to tell us how you came across that? Sounds like something from one of the "Pickers" TV shows. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] 4 wheel lockup

2011-08-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Seems to me to be further reason why every car with ABS and skid control should have prominent controls to quickly and easily disable either or both when needed. I could disable the ABS on my 1995 Taurus with the ignition key. Don't recall needing to do that to any othe

[MBZ] 72 280SE steering wheel, new in bag, what's it worth?

2011-08-12 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Title says it all. Grey/black color. Walt ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/list

Re: [MBZ] 4 wheel lockup

2011-08-12 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Aug 11, 2011 at 7:07 PM, wrote: >> ...Sounds like my good wife's experience with her Toyota Avalon. >> >> Step on the brake and it does not brake because the ABS has taken over >> but the ABS is not braking because it does not sense any locked up >> wheels... >> > Doesn't have anything to

Re: [MBZ] OT computer shuts down

2011-08-12 Thread Luther's Benz
You can add another one and disable the onboard in BIOS. Luther On Aug 12, 2011 9:52 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: If it's the vid card I believe it's built onto the mb Sent from my iPhone On Aug 12, 2011, at 9:29 AM, Allan Streib wrote: > R

Re: [MBZ] Euro W123 beater in MI

2011-08-12 Thread Max Dillon
Ahhh, sorry, went right by me. More coffee may help! Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. WILTON wrote: Whoever is interested in the Lansing 240D that's been "setting," as in "setting hen." ;<))) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Max Dillon"

Re: [MBZ] 4 wheel lockup

2011-08-12 Thread Randy Bennell
On 11/08/2011 9:07 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...Sounds like my good wife's experience with her Toyota Avalon. Step on the brake and it does not brake because the ABS has taken over but the ABS is not braking because it does not sense any locked up wheels... Doesn't have anything to do with T

Re: [MBZ] OT computer shuts down

2011-08-12 Thread Dan Penoff
Buy a Mac. They haven't authenticated licensing for years. With the latest OS, you don't even have to have the physical media. Windows 7 only makes it worse. We are migrating to Windows 7 at work, and if we didn't have a licensing server, it would be a nightmare. MacDan Sent from my iPhone O

Re: [MBZ] OM617 timing

2011-08-12 Thread Randy Bennell
Or jumping a tooth or two which would change the timing of the valves enough to maybe cause interference? Randy On 11/08/2011 8:39 PM, OK Don wrote: Isn't an extremely stretched (worn) chain likely to fail? I seem to remember 5-6 degrees in a 617? I chain break on the higway could ruin your da

Re: [MBZ] W211 SBC

2011-08-12 Thread Randy Bennell
I think, the last you heard, she loves the Honda Accord that replaced it. So far so good with it. Randy On 11/08/2011 7:57 PM, Dieselhead wrote: I thought the last we heard she loved the toada? On 11/08/2011 4:33 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Mitch Haley wrote: http://wardsautoworld.com/ar/au

Re: [MBZ] OT computer shuts down

2011-08-12 Thread G Mann
Currently having the same issues with a Win 7 computer. It started following an update of the latest "windows critical update" hasn't been right since, blue screen, crashes, it even now tells me my issue of windows is not "valid". [guess the last 2 years and a sales receipt were "updated"?]

Re: [MBZ] OT computer shuts down

2011-08-12 Thread Craig
On Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:08:28 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > know of a good free program I can download that will test the ram? Get Memtest86+ from http://www.memtest.org/. It's an improved version of memtest86. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] OT computer shuts down

2011-08-12 Thread Rolf
If memory reseat doesnt work. try using one stick at a time. If that doesnt solve the problem its probably your power supply. Safe mode requires the least amount of power. PS checkers are pretty cheap... -Rolf On 08/12/2011 10:49 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: It does. Unless the video card is toast,

Re: [MBZ] OT computer shuts down

2011-08-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
If it's the vid card I believe it's built onto the mb Sent from my iPhone On Aug 12, 2011, at 9:29 AM, Allan Streib wrote: > Rich Thomas writes: > >> I had that problem when the vid card was going flaky. Replaced it and >> no more problems (twice actually). It was a bunch of blown capacito

Re: [MBZ] OT computer shuts down

2011-08-12 Thread Dan Penoff
It does. Unless the video card is toast, it will probably work OK in the lowest resolutions. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Aug 12, 2011, at 10:29 AM, Allan Streib wrote: > Rich Thomas writes: > >> I had that problem when the vid card was going flaky. Replaced it and >> no more problems (twice

Re: [MBZ] OT computer shuts down

2011-08-12 Thread Luther's Benz
Sounds like your memory controller is hosed.  I'll give you $50 for that hunk of junk :) Luther   Aug 12, 2011 9:05 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:  My home desktop has been acting strange lately. This computer has 2 hard drives, the original with the original Vista install,

Re: [MBZ] Euro W123 beater in MI

2011-08-12 Thread WILTON
Whoever is interested in the Lansing 240D that's been "setting," as in "setting hen." ;<))) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Max Dillon" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 8:25 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Euro W123 beater in MI Was this a secret message fo

Re: [MBZ] OT computer shuts down

2011-08-12 Thread Allan Streib
Rich Thomas writes: > I had that problem when the vid card was going flaky. Replaced it and > no more problems (twice actually). It was a bunch of blown capacitors > on the board, when it got hot they quit capacitating. But only in > regular mode, in safe mode it seemed to work which was kinda

Re: [MBZ] OT computer shuts down

2011-08-12 Thread Rich Thomas
I had that problem when the vid card was going flaky. Replaced it and no more problems (twice actually). It was a bunch of blown capacitors on the board, when it got hot they quit capacitating. But only in regular mode, in safe mode it seemed to work which was kinda odd, maybe it was not put

Re: [MBZ] OT computer shuts down

2011-08-12 Thread Allan Streib
Since it runs OK in safe mode it sounds like it might be hardware that's getting flakey, but not activating in safe mode. If in safe mode without networking it's OK, it might be the network card. If it is OK in safe mode with networking but not in normal boot then I'd look more at the video card.

Re: [MBZ] OT computer shuts down

2011-08-12 Thread Dan Penoff
Hardware problem. Start with memory-that is the most likely culprit. Even removing and reseating it can do the trick. When I started doing more workstation stuff I was amazed at how many issued are caused by memory... Dan Sent from my iPhone On Aug 12, 2011, at 10:05 AM, "Kaleb C. Striplin"

Re: [MBZ] OT computer shuts down

2011-08-12 Thread Walt Zarnoch
There's memtest x86, you can find it as a downloadable CD. Walt On Aug 12, 2011 10:08 AM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > know of a good free program I can download that will test the ram? > > On 8/12/2011 9:06 AM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: >> Sounds like either a driver-induced hang, or ram that's starti

Re: [MBZ] OT computer shuts down

2011-08-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
know of a good free program I can download that will test the ram? On 8/12/2011 9:06 AM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: Sounds like either a driver-induced hang, or ram that's starting to flake out. Walt On Aug 12, 2011 10:05 AM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: My home desktop has been acting strange lately.

Re: [MBZ] OT computer shuts down

2011-08-12 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Sounds like either a driver-induced hang, or ram that's starting to flake out. Walt On Aug 12, 2011 10:05 AM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > My home desktop has been acting strange lately. This computer has 2 > hard drives, the original with the original Vista install, and a 2nd > that has XP insta

[MBZ] OT computer shuts down

2011-08-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
My home desktop has been acting strange lately. This computer has 2 hard drives, the original with the original Vista install, and a 2nd that has XP installed. I boot it and run it from the XP drive. Right before I went on vacation I noticed it seemed to be shutting off. What it is doing wh

Re: [MBZ] Euro W123 beater in MI

2011-08-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Max Dillon wrote: Was this a secret message for? Maybe a reference to the Cathey family's Chicken Wagon? ___ 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] IP timing non drip pre RIV port.

2011-08-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Rolf wrote: Andrew? I think said that pre 84 the only way to time is drip. There are actually two other methods. One involves inserting a gauge or some sort of timing device between the injector and the IP. The other involves a clamp on device that senses the pulses in the line. Both allow timi

Re: [MBZ] Euro W123 beater in MI

2011-08-12 Thread Max Dillon
Was this a secret message for? ;) Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. WILTON wrote: Chicks should hatch soon. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 2:22 PM Subject:

[MBZ] Removing snapped manifold bolts from 603.

2011-08-12 Thread Rolf
I got my exhaust manifold off last night in preparation for replacement with a euro manifold and new turbo (so I have some bragging rights at rustyQ of course). The last back stud was snapped off and missing, an issue I was already aware of. I found another one around #3 as well. Anyone had tip

[MBZ] IP timing non drip pre RIV port.

2011-08-12 Thread Rolf
Andrew? I think said that pre 84 the only way to time is drip. There are actually two other methods. One involves inserting a gauge or some sort of timing device between the injector and the IP. The other involves a clamp on device that senses the pulses in the line. Both allow timing with engi