Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

2012-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff
You can find pretty much anything you want as far as size/length/flexible/molded at NAPA. Just be sure to go to one that has a lot of delivery trucks. That means the bulk of their business is commercial. Dan On May 6, 2012, at 10:38 PM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: Mcparts is

Re: [MBZ] Poly-V / Serpentine Belt RR

2012-05-07 Thread tony . wirtel
Dan, the belt is probably about a year old or less. Whenever i replaced them on that car all I had to do was remove the two shrouds in the back of the radiator. The shroud assembly is too wide in its entirety to come out with the space given but they made it two part so that it can be removed

Re: [MBZ] Poly-V / Serpentine Belt RR

2012-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff
Thanks, Tony. I am going to leave well enough alone for now and just keep an eye on things. For some reason I had it in my head that doing the belt on that engine was pretty straightforward and didn't involve any major undertakings. I am familiar with the shroud arrangement, so that shouldn't

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

2012-05-07 Thread Curt Raymond
I suspect they don't offer molded hoses because every FLAPS carries heater hose... My local FLAPS will cut to length for me, they sell heater hose by the inch. -Curt Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 22:38:25 -0400 From: Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Diesel Adventure, At Night!

2012-05-07 Thread Curt Raymond
For right around a hundred bucks you can buy one pre-built. I've got one like this: http://www.amazon.com/Otech-Series-1200XF-Portable-Generator/dp/B000X5TCQK/ref=sr_1_45?ie=UTF8qid=1336393234sr=8-45 I got mine on special, I think it was $120 shipped. Runs real quiet, supposed to go 8 hours at

[MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

2012-05-07 Thread Curt Raymond
Although I never seem to get anything done before breakfast... Anyway going whale watching last weekend (err, 2 weekends ago since its Monday) my '84 190D dropped its muffler. We were running late so I jumped out, tossed it in the trunk and roared off. I'd done this on my '81 300TD too and the

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

2012-05-07 Thread Brian Toscano
I will check NAPA next. Molded hoses would look nicer and for the hose that goes to the thermostat housing, would make the final bend to the housing nicer. Thanks for the suggestions. Brian On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 6:17 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I suspect they don't offer

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

2012-05-07 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 5:17 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I suspect they don't offer molded hoses because every FLAPS carries heater hose... But in so many modern cars where the engine is a tight squeeze under the hood (and in a lot of older cars too) the typical generic hose

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

2012-05-07 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: What's needed is generic hose premolded with a variety of bends at different angles, and standardized fittings to join one piece to another, kind of like exhaust or PVC pipe. I believe that all you need are 45/90/180 degree bends, straight hose, and a handful of hose

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

2012-05-07 Thread Brian Toscano
Talk about ugly! On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 7:51 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: What's needed is generic hose premolded with a variety of bends at different angles, and standardized fittings to join one piece to another, kind of like exhaust or PVC pipe. I

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT - Jeep heater hoses

2012-05-07 Thread Jim Cathey
I believe that all you need are 45/90/180 degree bends, straight hose, and a handful of hose barb union fittings. The last time I had this problem was on the genset, I used copper plumbing fittings for the bends and the diameter change. Not as pretty, true... -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

2012-05-07 Thread Jim Cathey
Although I never seem to get anything done before breakfast... The secret is to eat breakfast late! 00TD too and the 190D is MUCH louder... Yeah, the turbo is a pretty good muffler on its own. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

2012-05-07 Thread Russ Williams
Brian Try Rock Auto, is this the one you need? http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1333823 Russ W. On 5/6/2012 21:47, Brian Toscano wrote: Quadratec and others only have the upper and lower radiator hoses (which are also still available from the dealer). Its the lines to/from the

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

2012-05-07 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Sounds like you were busy. So which of the three cars is your favorite? Sent from my iPhone On May 7, 2012, at 8:43 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Although I never seem to get anything done before breakfast... Anyway going whale watching last weekend (err, 2 weekends ago since

Re: [MBZ] Poly-V / Serpentine Belt RR

2012-05-07 Thread WILTON
'Don't know 'bout the 2.6, but the manual also talks about removing shroud, radiator, clutch, etc., to replace belt on my '87 300D and '91 350SDL, too, but I can easily do it in a few minutes by merely removing tensioner and threading belt around/over the fan one or 2 blades at a time. Study

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

2012-05-07 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
So is it rumor or truth that diesel exhausts last longer than gas? Sent from my iPhone On May 7, 2012, at 10:13 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Although I never seem to get anything done before breakfast... The secret is to eat breakfast late! 00TD too and the 190D is MUCH

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

2012-05-07 Thread Curt Raymond
I don't actually have the 300TD anymore, it was my first MB so I do hold it with some fondness. It was a basket case though. If I'd known then what I know now I could have kept it longer but alas as an apartment dweller it was a terrible car. Of the other two it depends on what I'm doing. For

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

2012-05-07 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
How rusty is your 240D? What color is it? Sent from my iPhone On May 7, 2012, at 11:06 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I don't actually have the 300TD anymore, it was my first MB so I do hold it with some fondness. It was a basket case though. If I'd known then what I know now I

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

2012-05-07 Thread WILTON
Do they BLOW ICE COLD, too? ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 11:14 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend How rusty is your 240D? What color is it? Sent

Re: [MBZ] Poly-V / Serpentine Belt RR

2012-05-07 Thread Craig
On Mon, 7 May 2012 10:38:59 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 'Don't know 'bout the 2.6, but the manual also talks about removing shroud, radiator, clutch, etc., to replace belt on my '87 300D and '91 350SDL, too, but I can easily do it in a few minutes by merely removing tensioner and

Re: [MBZ] Get it together!

2012-05-07 Thread clay monroe
BC is better than WA vancouver http://www.mbcaseattle.org/MBCA-Seattle_Section/Events/Events.html - check Aug. 25-26 clay On May 6, 2012, at 8:29 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Will the Belle of Bellingham be there? I'd go inta Seattle and drive up. Stop by Mukilteo on the way up. While I

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

2012-05-07 Thread Craig
On Mon, 7 May 2012 11:59:38 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Do they BLOW ICE COLD, too? ;) 'Long about January, I'm sure they do! :-) Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] monovalve

2012-05-07 Thread clay monroe
I will make reading it again some more. With all the variations on this model, it is hard to nail down just what is what clay On May 6, 2012, at 8:37 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: I would not know one if I found it fangs deep on my backside. You won't find it there. Nor will you find one in your

[MBZ] OT: Sale on Network Attached Storage

2012-05-07 Thread Craig
There has been some comment about NAS lately, so when I saw that Newegg has a sale on NAS, I thought some might be interested. 15% Off All Network Attached Storage* Enter Promo Code EMCYTZT1556 at checkout.

Re: [MBZ] Poly-V / Serpentine Belt RR

2012-05-07 Thread WILTON
That'll do it, too; I had no help, though, so I had to remove/relax the tensioner spring - still easy. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 12:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Poly-V / Serpentine Belt RR On

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

2012-05-07 Thread John Reames
Hear hear. (I second that). I wondered what happened to him. -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On May 6, 2012, at 21:33, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: We all miss our Lt don, there is plenty you can contribute Sent from my

[MBZ] 1988 300ce

2012-05-07 Thread Alex Chamberlain
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/2956641659.html IIRC this was the first year for the 124 coupe. Any gotchas to look out for? Do these have any unique unobtainium parts like 123 coupe door seals or SLC quarter window louvers? Also, I know the coupes got the 104 engine before the

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

2012-05-07 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On May 6, 2012 7:35 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Don Willis = LT Don in IA. OK Don = Don Norris in OK Now I'm even more confused. Which one of you is Wonko the Sane? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

2012-05-07 Thread Mitch Haley
John Reames wrote: Hear hear. (I second that). I wondered what happened to him. I think he said he was leaving because the rest of us didn't appreciate our new president. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

2012-05-07 Thread Curt Raymond
Not quite rusty enough to be a jalopy but getting there. I'm actually just about to embark on a rust repair extravaganza. I've yet to complete a surface rust repair I was really happy with, usually theres a divot left over so I want to see if I can't do better now that I've got a little more

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

2012-05-07 Thread andrew strasfogel
I don't want to sound stupid so I will pretend to get it. On 5/7/12, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I vote for the massage thing. For some reason women love that sh, er, stuff THAT was funny! NNWWSNM, my new favorite acronym. --

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

2012-05-07 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: On May 6, 2012 7:35 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Don Willis = LT Don in IA. OK Don = Don Norris in OK Now I'm even more confused. Which one of you is Wonko the Sane? Lt. Don Willis of Iowa. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

2012-05-07 Thread Curt Raymond
190D does, 240D needs 1 hose and a new dryer. Its due for a trip to my Indy in a couple weeks. I don't have time to keep up with everything it needs so I plan to use him to catch me up some. -Curt Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 11:59:38 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

2012-05-07 Thread Rich Thomas
You could still be both. --R On 5/7/12 1:22 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: I don't want to sound stupid so I will pretend to get it. On 5/7/12, Maxmeadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I vote for the massage thing. For some reason women

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

2012-05-07 Thread WILTON
My thoughts, too. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 12:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend On Mon, 7 May 2012 11:59:38 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Do they BLOW ICE COLD,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

2012-05-07 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: I don't want to sound stupid so I will pretend to get it. I did Google search on the acronym and it assumed that I was trying to type news. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

2012-05-07 Thread WILTON
LT Don. I think he works with mentally and/or emotionally-challenged patients; therefore, the name. I commend him. Wilton - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 1:17 PM

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

2012-05-07 Thread Rich Thomas
So why did he leave the list? --R On 5/7/12 1:32 PM, WILTON wrote: LT Don. I think he works with mentally and/or emotionally-challenged patients; therefore, the name. I commend him. Wilton - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

2012-05-07 Thread Frederick Moir
NNWWSNMSNM Nudge Nudge Wink Wink Say-no-more Say-no-more. Eric Idle of the Monty Python maniacal team.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 7,

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

2012-05-07 Thread Walt Zarnoch
I always thought it was a H2G2 reference myself. On May 7, 2012 1:33 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: LT Don. I think he works with mentally and/or emotionally-challenged patients; therefore, the name. I commend him. Wilton - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

2012-05-07 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Walt On May 7, 2012 1:36 PM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: I always thought it was a H2G2 reference myself. On May 7, 2012 1:33 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: LT Don. I think he works with mentally and/or emotionally-challenged patients; therefore, the name. I commend him.

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

2012-05-07 Thread Rick Knoble
On May 7, 2012, at 12:19 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: I think he said he was leaving because the rest of us didn't appreciate our new president. Mitch. Hey! What about Andrew? Lt. Don is/was/could be one of Andrew's few allies when things get, um , political (even though

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

2012-05-07 Thread Curt Raymond
Specifically: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT3_UCm1A5I Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 10:36:33 -0700 (PDT) From: Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts Message-ID:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

2012-05-07 Thread Rick Knoble
Now that would be something Lt. Don could greatly appreciate. Rick Sent from my iPhone. On May 7, 2012, at 12:36 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: NNWWSNMSNM Nudge Nudge Wink Wink Say-no-more Say-no-more. Eric Idle of the Monty Python maniacal team.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts now Okrah

2012-05-07 Thread Rich Thomas
Hey Curt, weren't you going to work for Okrah? I see where her network is set to lose $330M. You coulda helped! --R On 5/7/12 1:43 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Specifically: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT3_UCm1A5I Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 10:36:33 -0700 (PDT) From: Frederick

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

2012-05-07 Thread Fmiser
Dimitri Seretakis wrote: So is it rumor or truth that diesel exhausts last longer than gas? Truth. Much less water as a byproduct of combustion. --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

2012-05-07 Thread Craig
On Mon, 7 May 2012 12:00:03 -0500 Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Dimitri Seretakis wrote: So is it rumor or truth that diesel exhausts last longer than gas? Truth. Much less water as a byproduct of combustion. And more air, since diesels mostly run with a fuel/air mixture that's far

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

2012-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff
Vacation snaps, could be, could be. Dan trying not to be seen On May 7, 2012, at 1:43 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Specifically: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT3_UCm1A5I Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 10:36:33 -0700 (PDT) From: Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com To:

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

2012-05-07 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Chasing rust is no fun. While my repairs last indefinitely there are always new spots in new locations that develop. If I had the time I'd devote a couple of months and clean everything up but that borders on restoration. Not something that is practical or feasible on a driver. Might not stop

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

2012-05-07 Thread Fmiser
Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I vote for the massage thing. For some reason women love that sh, er, stuff On 5/7/12, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: THAT was funny! NNWWSNM, my new favorite acronym. andrew strasfogel wrote: I don't want to

Re: [MBZ] Bright lights gonna set my 300TE on fire

2012-05-07 Thread ernest breakfield
Hendrik, i don't know if they've changed drastically, but the Osram bulbs i've got in some of my vehicles are probably older than your daughter, and some of the best our family has used. (we have several lighting geeks in the family, some by profession.) frankly, while it's likely

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

2012-05-07 Thread WILTON
'Nother ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 2:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I vote for the massage thing.

Re: [MBZ] 1988 300ce

2012-05-07 Thread Craig
On Mon, 7 May 2012 10:16:21 -0700 Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/2956641659.html IIRC this was the first year for the 124 coupe. Any gotchas to look out for? Do these have any unique unobtainium parts like 123 coupe door seals or SLC

Re: [MBZ] In charge?

2012-05-07 Thread Max
relng...@aol.com wrote: Are you suggesting that Lt Don was an example to us all? I hope not. Love you too, Roger. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

[MBZ] 1988 420sel project, should I go for it?

2012-05-07 Thread Alex Chamberlain
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3000527394.html Let's see, what could I get for those wagon wheels? I have four good bundts on the 500SEL Euro, a decent interior in the '82 380SEL parts car... how hard is it to swap 126 bumpers (to put the Euro ones on the 420)? Alex

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts now Okrah

2012-05-07 Thread Curt Raymond
Keep reminding me why don't you? Want to rub some salt and lemon juice on it? Apparently the worlds richest woman tells her folks that she realizes it'll take ~5 years before the network shows a profit... -Curt Date: Mon, 07 May 2012 13:47:41 -0400 From: Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

2012-05-07 Thread Brian Toscano
Thanks for another idea. Is Goodyear hose any good? On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 8:26 AM, Russ Williams rawil...@eatel.net wrote: Brian Try Rock Auto, is this the one you need? http://www.rockauto.com/**catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=**1333823http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1333823

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

2012-05-07 Thread Curt Raymond
I realize that at best I'm just fighting a delaying action, at some point the tin worm will have it. If I can keep it 2 more years I'll be happy. It wasn't a super expensive car to start with. I drive a lot so I don't consider a car an investment. Buy cheap, drive 'em into the ground, get

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts now Okrah

2012-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff
You're probably better off. While she used to be a kick-*ss employer, with things continuing to tank you would probably be the first one out the door when the plug gets pulled (as I am sure it will at some point.) Everything always works out for the best, according to my now deceased maternal

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

2012-05-07 Thread Randy Bennell
That does get frustrating and depressing though. I know I have been through it with a number of vehicles. Now my truck is approaching that phase. It is an 02 so 10 years old. I say small signs of rust and yesterday, while crawling about under it with the grease gun, I noted that I now have a

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

2012-05-07 Thread OK Don
NOT ME. I've rarely been accused of being sane. On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 12:17 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote: On May 6, 2012 7:35 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Don Willis = LT Don in IA. OK Don = Don Norris in OK Now I'm even more confused. Which one of you is

Re: [MBZ] Bright lights gonna set my 300TE on fire

2012-05-07 Thread OK Don
I didn't think that you were getting enough rain for it to be an issue. The rain is in the NE part of the country? If it does start to rain, everything stops and you party! On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 9:45 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: Well that's the thing with these bulbs, direct

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

2012-05-07 Thread OK Don
Google is not your friend - duckduckgo.com found it right away. On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 12:29 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: I don't want to sound stupid so I will pretend to get it. I did Google search on the acronym and it assumed that I was trying to

Re: [MBZ] In charge?

2012-05-07 Thread OK Don
Certainly he was/is an example for us. Do you want to emulate that example? Your choice. On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 12:15 AM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...Seriously, he's probably speaking for many of us who remember LT Don from years ago. We'd love to hear from you more often... Are you

Re: [MBZ] 1988 420sel project, should I go for it?

2012-05-07 Thread Rich Thomas
The bumpers are just those plastic covers over the steel. I have not removed them, but I can't imagine it is more than a few bolts. I sorta looked at them when I was under the SD doing the suspension, nothing looked too obscure. --R On 5/7/12 4:13 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts now Okrah

2012-05-07 Thread Rich Thomas
not meant to be insulting, more like things worked out well for you. Getting on a sinking ship is no fun -- morale is horrible, constant fear of whacks, you'll be on your butt with no job, some other place, etc. --R On 5/7/12 5:13 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Keep reminding me why don't you?

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

2012-05-07 Thread Russ Williams
Better be they supply most of the hoses for the US manufactures. According the my guy at the Local FAPS. On 5/7/2012 16:14, Brian Toscano wrote: Thanks for another idea. Is Goodyear hose any good? On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 8:26 AM, Russ Williamsrawil...@eatel.net wrote: Brian Try Rock

Re: [MBZ] exhaust life

2012-05-07 Thread RELNGSON
...So is it rumor or truth that diesel exhausts last longer than gas?.. Might depend on year of manufacture. My C300's twin pipes are 100% stainless steel from the manifolds to the polished tips. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

[MBZ] Tony Lapine 1930-2012

2012-05-07 Thread RELNGSON
http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/octanenews/282925/anatole_tony_lapine_19302012.html RLE ___ 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] A Cathey-esque weekend

2012-05-07 Thread Jim Cathey
So is it rumor or truth that diesel exhausts last longer than gas? I think so. More fuel economy means less fuel means less water. Also soot/oily gook helps keep the water off the metal. Diesel exhausts tend to rot at the top, gassers at the bottom. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

2012-05-07 Thread Brian Toscano
How long do cooling system hoses last on American cars? On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 4:23 PM, Russ Williams rawil...@eatel.net wrote: Better be they supply most of the hoses for the US manufactures. According the my guy at the Local FAPS. On 5/7/2012 16:14, Brian Toscano wrote: Thanks for

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT - Jeep heater hoses

2012-05-07 Thread Brian Toscano
How's that genset running? Did you move the power like you wanted? Still have the pictures of the derusting project? On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 8:12 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: I believe that all you need are 45/90/180 degree bends, straight hose, and a handful of hose barb

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

2012-05-07 Thread Peter Frederick
With the modern coolants, a long time. With green crap a few years. Same as a Benz. Peter On May 7, 2012, at 7:32 PM, Brian Toscano wrote: How long do cooling system hoses last on American cars? On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 4:23 PM, Russ Williams rawil...@eatel.net wrote: Better be they

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

2012-05-07 Thread Brian Toscano
So 15 years with Prestone Green and 45-75 years with MB coolant? On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 6:36 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.netwrote: With the modern coolants, a long time. With green crap a few years. Same as a Benz. Peter On May 7, 2012, at 7:32 PM, Brian Toscano wrote: How

[MBZ] Ronco!!!

2012-05-07 Thread clay monroe
Time to do some drop top on Frosch. Got the hard top off and placed on the dolly. I will be futzing around with minor rust items and cleaning the headliner. Save my pennies for a Rusty order for replacement rubber seals, since the ones on it are not great. The fabric top seems to be a

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bent Valve?

2012-05-07 Thread Rolf
Anyone have a good OM603 laying around? http://richmondin.craigslist.org/cto/2992899719.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

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

2012-05-07 Thread Dieselhead
Truth, but maybe more a result of the type of driving Dissel owners do. Diesels tend to be driven longer with fewer cold starts and more miles per start over 100k or so. Gassers are often driven a few blocks and shut off or a mile or 5. Exhausts rust out from short trips and lots of

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

2012-05-07 Thread Dieselhead
And on the OM 61x, 62x and 63x engines, the interior was well lined with soot in a lot of cases. (protecting from rust) Dimitri Seretakis wrote: So is it rumor or truth that diesel exhausts last longer than gas? Truth. Much less water as a byproduct of combustion. --Philip

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bent Valve?

2012-05-07 Thread Dieselhead
Doesn't say it needs a new engine does it? My first OM 603 had factory new (or better) compression at 300k miles. I'd not be afraid of it. Compression was at the top of the spec for normal. Anyone have a good OM603 laying around? http://richmondin.craigslist.org/cto/2992899719.html

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

2012-05-07 Thread Dieselhead
I vote for the massage thing. For some reason women love that sh, er, stuff, even without the Happy Ending. Go buy a gift cert to one of those places, put it in a card with something like, After all that hard work you need something to relax your mind and body blah blah some sort of gooshy

Re: [MBZ] Ronco!!!

2012-05-07 Thread Rich Thomas
The Cougarmobile! --R (Start looking for some Wayne Newton tapes!) On 5/7/12 8:57 PM, clay monroe wrote: Time to do some drop top on Frosch. Got the hard top off and placed on the dolly. I will be futzing around with minor rust items and cleaning the headliner. Save my pennies for a Rusty

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

2012-05-07 Thread andrew strasfogel
I have a high boiling point. Or do I mean low bp? On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 5:45 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: NOT ME. I've rarely been accused of being sane. On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 12:17 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote: On May 6, 2012 7:35 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] Ronco!!!

2012-05-07 Thread clay monroe
More spring chickens than cougars to me clay On May 7, 2012, at 8:13 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: The Cougarmobile! --R (Start looking for some Wayne Newton tapes!) On 5/7/12 8:57 PM, clay monroe wrote: Time to do some drop top on Frosch. Got the hard top off and placed on the dolly. I

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bent Valve?

2012-05-07 Thread Rick Knoble
Nope. Needs a title. Perfect car for Okie Acres. Rick Sent from my iPhone. On May 7, 2012, at 9:22 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Doesn't say it needs a new engine does it? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bent Valve?

2012-05-07 Thread Peter Frederick
Mine has a new head somewhere along the line, and idles poorly when cold (tach only work sometimes, I think it's the idle speed control), starts with a bump of the key most times, starts easily at 0F, and has 365,000 miles (or more, odo read 305,000 right now and the previous owner guessed

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bent Valve?

2012-05-07 Thread Max
Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Nope. Needs a title. Perfect car for Okie Acres. Rick Sent from my iPhone. On May 7, 2012, at 9:22 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Doesn't say it needs a new engine does it? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Ronco!!!

2012-05-07 Thread Jim Cathey
Rear window has rust stains in the middle. Would CLR take care of that? Perhaps Whink? It's specifically for rust. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bent Valve?

2012-05-07 Thread Max
Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: Mine has a new head somewhere along the line, and idles poorly when cold (tach only work sometimes, I think it's the idle speed control), starts with a bump of the key most times, starts easily at 0F, and has 365,000 miles Try disconnecting the

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT - Jeep heater hoses

2012-05-07 Thread Jim Cathey
How's that genset running? Did you move the power like you wanted? Still have the pictures of the derusting project? Runs OK, but I haven't started it in probably four years. It's propane, so that's OK. I roll it over with the starter a few times a year just to make sure it'll go if I need

[MBZ] OM603 modification WAS: OM603 Bent Valve?

2012-05-07 Thread Dieselhead
Mine has a new head somewhere along the line, and idles poorly when cold (tach only work sometimes, I think it's the idle speed control), starts with a bump of the key most times, starts easily at 0F, and has 365,000 miles (or more, odo read 305,000 right now and the previous owner guessed