M117 engines can be a dangerous thing due to the potential for head bolt thread
failure, which necessitates drilling out and installing threaded inserts
(Helicoils) to fix. Part of this operation involves the use of a special MB
jig, as the head bolt holes are not 90 degrees perpendicular to
Another thought about older MB's; 124's and 126's., I have an 84 300CD and
a '87 300SDL, with fairly high mileage on both. Since I have owned them I
have not driven them hard at all, barely ever hitting 75mph. Would it be
bad for the engines to just start driving them faster and harder?? Should
Tomorrow is 1/2 price day at P-N-P. I was going to pick up an A/C compressor
or three.
Can I pull any GM R4 and change the manifolds to fit the Mercedes?
Rick
On May 23, 2012, at 8:57 PM, Dieselhead wrote:
Nope
MB only. Reports are: if you use a gm unit, it does not get lubrication,
Fmiser wrote:
Uhh. He has them all pointed to 127.0.0.1 - or localhost. In
otherwords, a dead end. None of those will ever load anything.
I don't think that's what you did in the schools
A lot of schools block, or should block, facebook.
I know my niece's high school does.
Mitch.
I think apple's decision to ban flash on the ipad/iphone is a good
one. It is a pig. Flash was bad when it came out, and has never
gotten any better. I generally don't allow flash to load, and
quickly leave websites that require flash, unless there is something
non-flash that is
Adobe products are mildly annoying as are some websites who rely on them.
Just yesterday T-Mobile sent me an mail saying my bill was ready. I had
to download and install a new version of Acrobat Reader just to look at the
bill and then I couldn't save it because of the way they created it.
Dieselhead wrote:
I think apple's decision to ban flash on the ipad/iphone is a good one.
It is a pig. Flash was bad when it came out, and has never gotten any
better. I generally don't allow flash to load, and quickly leave
websites that require flash, unless there is something non-flash
Ralph Robertson rare...@gmail.com wrote:
Another thought about older MB's; 124's and 126's., I have an 84 300CD
and
a '87 300SDL, with fairly high mileage on both. Since I have owned
them I
have not driven them hard at all, barely ever hitting 75mph. Would it
be
bad for the engines to just
Drive them hard and fast. No problemo.
--R
On 5/24/12 7:15 AM, Ralph Robertson wrote:
Another thought about older MB's; 124's and 126's., I have an 84 300CD and
a '87 300SDL, with fairly high mileage on both. Since I have owned them I
have not driven them hard at all, barely ever hitting
Probably slower than slow. Manual everything. No sunroof. A bit pricey.
I sound a little glum about this one. Probably because I can't buy it :-)
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/3023478048.html
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Rick
Sent from my iPhone
That is correct.
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Dieselhead
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 11:58 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 A/C Compressor
Nope
MB only. Reports are: if you use a gm
Hammer?
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Rick Knoble
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 1:08 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 Window Regulator
On May 23, 2012, at 9:13 PM, Peter Frederick
There is no such thing as a leaking head gasket being a non-issue. The
head gasket is likely going bad between the two low cylinders. It will
eventually destroy the head or block as the compression charge ignites and
blows back and forth between the two. It may not be worth the money to fix
but
Aren't those like a taxi version?
--R
On 5/24/12 9:58 AM, Rick Knoble wrote:
Probably slower than slow. Manual everything. No sunroof. A bit pricey.
I sound a little glum about this one. Probably because I can't buy it :-)
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/3023478048.html
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Sent from
Rick Knoble wrote:
Probably slower than slow. Manual everything. No sunroof. A bit pricey.
I sound a little glum about this one. Probably because I can't buy it :-)
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/3023478048.html
I'd love to stick a 2.5 turbo in that car, but not enough to pay $6k for
Exactly.
When little Johnny wants to go to Pandora to listen to music instead of study
or do research, we need to find a way to prevent him from accessing it.
Hosts files are the perfect means of doing this, which is exactly why we use
them. Easy to update and change, easy to manage.
Dan
On
We do, along with many other social networking sites. It's all part of CIPA,
which affects out eligibility for Federal funds.
We use hosts files regularly to selectively filter sites that may not be
objectionable but are distracting.
Dan
On May 24, 2012, at 7:27 AM, Mitch Haley
Use an old 12V power tool battery with a couple leads to check function on
window regulators, etc.
Good to check pin-outs on one before you go so you know which connections are
needed for ups and downs.
Dave
SoCal - '82 240D (3 pedal), '84 300TD (Euro), '85 300TD (Cali)
Got an easy way to
Take a portable Powerpack. Connect to motor wire(s).
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 1:08 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 Window Regulator
On May 23, 2012, at 9:13 PM,
No sunroof! Great! Finally, another car that somebody didn't screw up.
;)
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 9:58 AM
Subject: [MBZ] 1989 W124 200D DIESEL 5 SPEED! -
a European model never offered in this country very rare
How long did you say it would take to get that part that prevents it
from running, and how many did you say it would cost
I guess in this day and age with internet and couriers etc, it is not
insurmountable, but one has to
Is there an issue with filter stem o-rings like there is with the ON617?
That's what I was wondering.
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 11:35 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion
Do certain entry restrictions not apply to a car of/over a certain age?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 11:24 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1989 W124 200D DIESEL 5 SPEED! -
a
You might also find they run even better. I am truly amazed by the
improvement in my 115 300D.
It was pretty sluggish when I got it compared to now. I have only driven
it about 10 to 12K miles in the time I have had it but much of that has
been fairly hard. I assume the previous owners had not
I have not looked into it but I remember reading somewhere that one must
be quite careful when one decides to import a car from the US into
Canada. There are some that were never sold here and as such are
apparently not permitted. I think the article said MB was about the
worst for odd or
Howdy --
It's time for me to stock up on Oil Filters and I find Rusty has
the following:
Bosch$9
Hengst$10
Full$ 7
Mann$13
Has anyone had bad experiences with any of the above? Good experiences?
I tried to find specs (like filter size) but did not find
I can't really say. I always used Mann and Hengst in my Diesels and had
350K miles on the 300TD when I sold it and over 230K on the 300SD I'm still
driving (no internal engine problems on either). But the other brands may
be just as good.
-Original Message-
From:
On Thu, 24 May 2012 12:50:18 -0400 Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote:
Howdy --
It's time for me to stock up on Oil Filters and I find Rusty has
the following:
Bosch$9
Hengst$10
Full$ 7
Mann$13
I would go for Hengst or Mann.
Call Rusty at
Mann and Hengst are OEM for Mercedes. Bosch is made who knows where and Full is
Chinese junk.
Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®
-Original Message-
From: Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net
Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012 12:50:18
To:
I would go for Hengst or Mann.
Call Rusty at 1-800-741-5252 and ask him.
Craig
Agreed and seconded.
Bosch is probably made in China by someone else.
the other i've never heard of.
Ask Q! He has the answers!
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http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and used
a European model never offered in this country very rare
How long did you say it would take to get that part that prevents it
from running, and how many did you say it would cost
I guess in this day and age with internet and couriers etc, it is
not insurmountable, but one has to
Very hard to reason with gov. bureaurocrats; NCDMV is best example I know.
BTW, 'renewed my drivers license day before yesterday. I'd put my driving
ability up against any the examiner has ridden with for a LONG time.
'Betcha she thought that, too, by the end of the road test. 'Bet I did
You should have told her you know how to safe a nuke too, just in case
that was necessary.
--R
On 5/24/12 1:39 PM, WILTON wrote:
Very hard to reason with gov. bureaurocrats; NCDMV is best example I
know.
BTW, 'renewed my drivers license day before yesterday. I'd put my
driving ability up
'Always kept ALL of my nukes in SAFE mode; 'never really armed one, though
practiced/simulated arming many times. They're to be armed only after
receiving properly authenticated GO CODE from President and, even then, only
over enemy territory. 'Better be glad I never got GO CODE and never
Drive it like you stole it - it won't catch fire like a Ford ;^) Don't be
surprised if you end up putting out some black smoke here and there its
just cleaning itself out.
On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 10:35 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
You might also find they run even better. I
Hey Rusty,
Thanks for that! Say, how about putting that on the website? ;-)
Just playing -
Thx agn
Larry
On 5/24/2012 1:16 PM, buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote:
Mann and Hengst are OEM for Mercedes. Bosch is made who knows where and Full is
Chinese junk.
Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my
BUT . . . . watch out for the cops!
Randy
On 24/05/2012 3:13 PM, Brian Toscano wrote:
Drive it like you stole it - it won't catch fire like a Ford ;^) Don't be
surprised if you end up putting out some black smoke here and there its
just cleaning itself out.
On Thu, May 24, 2012 at
Only on the first iteration aluminum blocks. Cast iron blocks (450)
are not a problem, it's worst on the 380's.
Peter
On May 24, 2012, at 5:14 AM, Dan Penoff wrote:
M117 engines can be a dangerous thing due to the potential for head
bolt thread failure, which necessitates drilling out and
And yes, you can poke out the seal between the bypass filter and the
full-flow filter in the cartridge, which will result in low oil
pressure, although it's usually much lower than 1 bar at hot idle.
peter
On May 24, 2012, at 5:14 PM, Peter Frederick wrote:
Only on the first iteration
Rusty sends me the Hengst, you've got my lab results. I don't think Hengst or
Mann will let you down.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD
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http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com
To search
Kid finally got a job and I am thinking about letting him have his car
back in order to get back and forth to work. But I want to track where
he is at to make sure he is not going places he is not supposed to go.
Just did a google search and came up with this instamapper thing that is
free.
WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Very hard to reason with gov. bureaurocrats; NCDMV is best example I
know.
BTW, 'renewed my drivers license day before yesterday.
Congrats! Looking forward to seeing the new trunk lid during one of my next
trips, let us know how that's progressing.
--
Max
When I order filters from Rusty on the phone (and don't specify a brand)
I've never gotten anything other than Hengst and Mann.
Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net writes:
Howdy --
It's time for me to stock up on Oil Filters and I find Rusty has
the following:
Bosch$9
Hengst$10
Good to know. Thanks for the clarification.
Dan
Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote:
Only on the first iteration aluminum blocks. Cast iron blocks (450)
are not a problem, it's worst on the 380's.
Peter
On May 24, 2012, at 5:14 AM, Dan Penoff wrote:
M117 engines can be a dangerous
So the noise I have been ignoring for the last week thinking it was a
broken exhaust hanger - turns out to be a busted out lower right shock
mount in the rear. I have heard of discussion revolving around this, but
neve
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For new and
if this is the kind of kid you need to keep track of, keep in mind that
no matter which phone tracker you use, that it'll only tell you where
his *phone* is,...:-*
cheers!
e
On 24/May/12 18:10, Kaleb Striplin wrote:
Kid finally got a job and I am thinking about letting him have his car
First, get your amateur radio license - the technician will do, then mount
one of these http://www.byonics.com/mt-aio in his car - you'll always know
where the car is. That coupled with the cell phone tracker will give you a
good idea of where the kid is --
On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 9:46 PM, ernest
Assume nothing - call Q.
Yes, I saw that he has already answered, but stop wasting time on the web
site and call him up.
On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 11:50 AM, Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote:
Howdy --
It's time for me to stock up on Oil Filters and I find Rusty has the
following:
Bosch
How many kids could be separated from their phones? What's he going to do?
Leave it at home and forward his calls/messages?
On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 8:46 PM, ernest breakfield
erne...@backyardengineering.org wrote:
if this is the kind of kid you need to keep track of, keep in mind that no
This one might be even easier to install in the car --
http://www.byonics.com/mt-rtg
On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 9:53 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
First, get your amateur radio license - the technician will do, then mount
one of these http://www.byonics.com/mt-aio in his car - you'll always
Almost finished; had to repair several bad places beneath the bad repaint
coat. Kept finding 'em at different times as project progressed making me
have to do stuff over and waiting for another can of paint each time (takes
a week to get a can of paint). Thought I had it done several days
You mean rear lower control arm? Yeah those rust. Had mine replaced couple
years ago with used rust free. It was not a cheap repair.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 24, 2012, at 10:28 PM, Peter Hertzing phertz...@gmail.com wrote:
So the noise I have been ignoring for the last week thinking it was a
Then, when and if you catch 'im at the wrong place, how ya gonna tell 'im
without alienating 'imp for a long time afterward?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 10:53 PM
Subject: Re:
It's been a good exercise, anyway.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 11:13 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1989 W124 200D DIESEL 5 SPEED! -
Almost finished; had to repair several bad
And it will be a LONG time before you get back into the house, much less
the bedroom once Regina finds that program on her phone :-)
On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 10:17 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Then, when and if you catch 'im at the wrong place, how ya gonna tell
'im without alienating
On Thu, 24 May 2012 23:20:57 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
It's been a good exercise, anyway.
I'm sure it will look fine. Keep up the good work, Wilton.
Craig
- Original Message -
From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent:
Check carefully, those lower control arms are known to rust out.
Much worse on the W126, but given the age, something to look for.
peter
So the noise I have been ignoring for the last week thinking it was a
broken exhaust hanger - turns out to be a busted out lower right shock
mount in the
APRS is a cute idea, but the person who holds the license needs to be at
the Control Point, not his hid.
cheers/73!
e
n6zes
On 24/May/12 19:53, OK Don wrote:
First, get your amateur radio license - the technician will do, then mount
one of these http://www.byonics.com/mt-aio in his car -
oh, ye of short memories and little imagination,...;-)
do you remember being a kid freshly of driving age? couldn't you
think of anything more interesting to be close to than your phone?
what would it take to get Little Johnny Do-good to lug your cell
phone around to all the places
I am starting to look for this stuff:
A good OM603 head
or
a good OM603 engine
a decent, rust free 201 Diesel. 2.5 preferred, but I'd look at any.
Newer is better
Prefer one somewhere between KC and Nawlins to Mobile to St Looie, or
one you might deliver Would consider Okieacres or
How old do you think I am ;^)
On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 9:55 PM, ernest breakfield
erne...@backyardengineering.org wrote:
oh, ye of short memories and little imagination,...;-)
do you remember being a kid freshly of driving age? couldn't you think
of anything more interesting to be
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