Re: [MBZ] OT computer still shuts down

2011-08-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
I just bought a near-perfect 2008 MacBook 15 on ebay from a very decent seller. Can't find a scratch on it. It's FAST and beautiful; the only negative is the battery only holds a 30 minute charge and needs replacing. Any recommendations on what sort of battery to purchase and how much to budget f

Re: [MBZ] Onstar on MB

2011-08-18 Thread WILTON
So what is OBDII? If the OnStar FMV (For My Vehicle) is a stand-alone unit, why does it need anything other than 12V DC? I'll try to find out from "horse's mouth." Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rolf" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 8:50 AM Subje

Re: [MBZ] A OT request

2011-08-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
Flowers or something useful, like okra, peppers and tomatoes? On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 1:15 AM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > It's to retain soil, sort of a decorative thing to create a garden bed in > our front yard. > Will post some pictures when I get a round to it. > > Hendrik > who is off to the rou

Re: [MBZ] We all live in a yellow G machine

2011-08-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Hendrik & Fay wrote: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mercedes-Benz-300-GD-not-Land-Cruiser-Hilux-Triton-/140589740400?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item20bbcd3170 See, yellow is not so bad. It's not the yellow that bothers me, it's the automatic tranny in a 300GD. Mitch. __

Re: [MBZ] OM616 oil pump

2011-08-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: On the older engines there's a tube or pipe directly connecting the engine to the gauge. I believe what the gauge is showing is the outlet pressure from the oil filter. If you pull the lid off the filter and the contents don't look like sludge, and a properly functioning g

Re: [MBZ] OM616 oil pump

2011-08-18 Thread Allan Streib
I agree. If your pressure is that low at hot idle you are either using too light an oil, you have an oil pump problem, or your engine is just really worn. If the pressure is always pegged, could mean a stuck relief valve. With any abnormal readings, it's a good idea to verify the actual pressur

Re: [MBZ] OM616 oil pump

2011-08-18 Thread Max Dillon
Why don't you change the oil and the filter and eliminate the possibility? If this car has the oil filter stem with o-rings, change those as well. Oil pressure is measured via an oil feed line from oil filter housing area to the gauge. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please ex

Re: [MBZ] OM616 oil pump

2011-08-18 Thread Rolf
FSM specifies 0.5 bar min but that is just scary :D -Rolf On 08/18/2011 09:10 AM, Allan Streib wrote: On the older engines there's a tube or pipe directly connecting the engine to the gauge. The gauge reads the actual physical pressure. The gauge should be pegged during driving and should i

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-18 Thread Max Dillon
Part of the problem is electrical, either a loose or corroded wire from battery to starter or ground. The other part is a dormant obstinate engine. Pull start, then fix the wiring at your leisure. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Alex Chamberlain wrot

Re: [MBZ] OM616 oil pump

2011-08-18 Thread Allan Streib
On the older engines there's a tube or pipe directly connecting the engine to the gauge. The gauge reads the actual physical pressure. The gauge should be pegged during driving and should indicate at least 1 bar/15 PSI at hot idle. I think the newer engines have an electrical sender. Not sure

Re: [MBZ] OM616 oil pump

2011-08-18 Thread Rolf
On the 61x there is a a tube that runs from the oil filter housing to the gauge. I also believe there is a oil pressure relief valve in the area, I could be wrong. -Rolf On 08/18/2011 08:40 AM, Ed Booher wrote: What, and how, does the gauge actually meter the oil pressure? Mine usually stays

Re: [MBZ] OT Politics

2011-08-18 Thread Rolf
I think we'd be better off removing political/campaign contributions all together. As long as politicians can get money or property there will be corruption. That will happen long before corporations lose their citizen status. -Rolf On 08/17/2011 11:06 PM, OK Don wrote: I was actually thinki

Re: [MBZ] Onstar on MB

2011-08-18 Thread Rolf
More likely that these older cars don't have ODBII? -Rolf On 08/17/2011 06:04 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Just noticed that GM's OnStar system is now available for installation on other vehicles; entire system seems to be in a replacement mirror. MB 124's and 126's are not shown as being "compatible,"

Re: [MBZ] OM616 oil pump

2011-08-18 Thread Ed Booher
What, and how, does the gauge actually meter the oil pressure? Mine usually stays completely pegged at 3 (bar?) Every so often it will fall off that. When I first bought the car it moved around a bit, about a week later it started the staying pegged thing. Last night it was moving around

[MBZ] Cool vid of cut away engine running.

2011-08-18 Thread Rolf
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Re: [MBZ] OT computer still shuts down

2011-08-18 Thread Dan Penoff
And both of these machines are still relevant and more than adequate for probably 80-90% of most user's needs. I see TiBooks for a few hundred dollars or less quite often. I have been tempted, but I really don't need another laptop. I just got a Newton from a Mac buddy who was going to toss it.

Re: [MBZ] We all live in a yellow G machine

2011-08-18 Thread Allan Streib
Is this the model that was blowing shock absorbers in the outback? Hendrik & Fay writes: > http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mercedes-Benz-300-GD-not-Land-Cruiser-Hilux-Triton-/140589740400?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item20bbcd3170 > See, yellow is not so bad. > > Hendrik > who hasn't got the money for more toys

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-18 Thread Allan Streib
Alex Chamberlain writes: > It was running a year ago. Loren's right that I should've tried to > start it before changing the filters, but no use crying over spilt > diesel. The basic facts are that it "ran fine when parked" as the > expression goes, I changed the filters, put in a new battery, a

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1990 Mercedes 190 - $1000 (Walpole)

2011-08-18 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 6:54 PM, Fred Moir wrote: > http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/cto/2550657592.html Not too many six-cylinder 5-speed 201s around! The transmission and clutch setup would be worth having to transplant elsewhere, then you could sell the rusty leftovers for scrap. Alex _

Re: [MBZ] OM616 oil pump

2011-08-18 Thread Walt Zarnoch
If flow is low, pressure will usually be low. Walt On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 2:39 AM, Ed Booher wrote: > Is there anyway to verify the pump is properly circulating oil and not > gummed up sucking on sludge? Without tearing the engine down? > > EdB > > > > ___ >

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