Folks
Today i bought 5 gals of shell Tellus T15 or whatever the current
designation is for it ... it's a recommended suspension for the 1982
300td and others. At about $80 for 5 gallons it's a lot cheaper, as
well. I sold a gallon to a friend in atlanta for $20, so it goes fast.
I'll be
Hi Rick,
Dragging rear at rest is probably the control valve, which is allowing the
base pressure to bleed off.
After you shut off the engine, open the SLS reservoir to watch the return
line outflow. If it keeps on dripping with no end until the rear sags, the
control valve is your culprit.
This explains everything https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPhlZYiEkQY#t=342
And yes there is some MB content but also perhaps a touch of politics
but we won't talk about that.
Hendrik
who has never owned a British car
On 17/04/14 05:49, Frederick Moir wrote:
Hi, All.
Just an observation.
As opposed to fake fish?
Hendrik
whose cat only ate whiskas cat food, both dry and tinned
On 17/04/14 09:08, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
How about some real fish.
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Not sure but if you could get it to my SIL in CH she is coming here
tomorrow and I could check and compare. If not I'll send it back. msg
off-list and we can organize the goods.
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On 4/16/14 10:35 PM, Tim Crone wrote:
On Apr 12, 2014 11:28 AM, Rich Thomas
This is sorta odd in that the last set I replaced on the SD not long
ago, I was kicking myself for not ordering those things with the pads as
the old ones were all rusty and nasty. Opened the box of pads and lo
all that stuff was in there with them. So I guess my mileage varied. I
have kept
Keeping on the list's main topics
http://www.theverge.com/2014/4/17/5622006/apple-carplay-volvo-hyundai-mercedes-benz-hands-on
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On the same subject, got my box 'O' parts from Gary yesterday. Tranny
filters, seals, steering dampers and filters, all in official MB boxes with
holograms, except the filters. These were the same as the ones I bought from a
guy in Lauderdale a couple of weeks ago in MB boxes marked as being
The WearEver pads I just put in the Ranger came with anti-rattle thingies. No
pins but the Ranger doesn't use pins...
-Curt
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 22:51:35 -0400
From: Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] PARTS
Message-ID:
Ah sad demise. A Bentley that looks like a Chrysler and Jaguars made in
India that look like Fords.
On Apr 16, 2014 4:19 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote:
Hi, All.
Just an observation.
Pulled up to the deli in Marblehead last night, right next to a new
Bentley.
After looking
Depends on what you want from the brakes. On my $400 240D I did all 4 brakes
with the cheapest parts I could get, PBR rotors, I can't remember who made the
pads and Advance Auto supplied the calipers. Other than having to replace 1
caliper under warranty the car did just fine for 25,000 miles.
As Max pointed out, your problem is neither the struts nor the accumulators, it
is the base pressure circuit of the levelling valve.
MB rebuild kit for 123 (and probably 115 and 126) valves was part number
000-586-00-32. IIRC it included the base pressure valve spring among other
bits.
Be
PBR rotors are actually ok for what they are. you always need to be
careful though when delving into the cheap chinese
On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 10:37 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
Depends on what you want from the brakes. On my $400 240D I did all 4
brakes with the cheapest
If you just need the rubber for the Vacuum Pods:
Performance Analysis, Inc. - MB parts and technical support
1345 Oak Ridge Turnpike, PMB 258
Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830
(865) 482-9175 c/o George Murphy
I don't recall the price but it was very resonable.
Michael E. Esh
While pricier than OE organic pads, I can't say enough good things about
Akebono pads. I started using them for the first time on my S500 last year, and
have been very pleased. Excellent stopping power and no dust. I would guess
that they're around twice the cost of cheap organic pads, maybe
i've been turning people on to akebono for more than 5 years now. everyone
has been happy. the only two brake pads i'll really endorse and OE
compound ones. the rest you buy at yoru own peril
On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 11:09 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
While pricier than OE organic
I should correct something - Akebonos are maybe 30% more than OE pads. That
makes a bit more sense.
Dan
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On Apr 17, 2014, at 11:13 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote:
i've been turning people on to akebono for more than 5 years now. everyone
has been happy.
depends on teh application. generally cheaper than OE. sometimes the same
as OEM but generally more
On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 11:20 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
I should correct something - Akebonos are maybe 30% more than OE pads.
That makes a bit more sense.
Dan
Sent from my
I had Akebonos on the Ranger, they appear to have gone about 60,000 hard fought
miles which is probably decent service on a 4wd that actually sees offroad
time. They did last almost twice as long as the factory pads.
They're about 1/2 more than I paid for the WearEvers. I doubt we'll have the
The problem is that his are not the right size. They cause some flaps not to
open fully.
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On Apr 17, 2014, at 10:07 AM, Mike Esh michael...@mac.com wrote:
If you just need the rubber for the Vacuum Pods: Performance Analysis, Inc.
- MB parts and technical support
1345
So now they make rotors from barley and malt?
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 17, 2014, at 11:06 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote:
PBR rotors are actually ok for what they are. you always need to be
careful though when delving into the cheap chinese
On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 10:37
Our cats had a (holistic) vet that swore by the BARF (bones and raw food)
diet... Make your own food as it were.
We've given ours some of the smaller bits that result from making chicken or
turkey stock...
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Home: +14106646986
Mobile: +14437915905
On Apr
I'd say the (Bosch type M) IP o-rings are also a wear item. You can get them
from Bosch for less than they cost from MBUSA. Unfortunately, they are the same
rubber as the originals. Ditto for the fuel line o-rings on the 606's
On ULSD, they seem to last only 40-50kmi. I found some nitrile
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
The problem is that his are not the right size. They cause some flaps not to
open fully.
I forget, is Murphy reliable for Chrysler servos?
Mitch.
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I would imagine jabba can get them as well
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 17, 2014, at 11:24 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
The problem is that his are not the right size. They cause some flaps not to
open fully.
I forget, is Murphy reliable for Chrysler
Vet bills are too high to take chances with bony food. One of our cats
ingested an end of a corn cob and surgery to remove it cost a couple
grand. But he was/is a grand cat so it was worth the expense.
On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 12:05 PM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote:
Our cats had a
That and the likelihood of cracking or breaking the plastic on pods that are in
excess of 20 years old is pretty high. I would go with new pods, myself.
Dan
Sent from my iPad
On Apr 17, 2014, at 11:35 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote:
The problem is that his are not the right
I wouldn't buy a thing from him myself, as everything he sells is just a resale
item you can get elsewhere for the same price, often from the manufacturer.
Not to mention I think he's a hack who takes advantage of his MBCA ties to
promote his business, and he was really ugly to Kathy back in
Mitch,
I've dealt with George for over a dozen years with parts for my old 80 300SD,
servos and other pieces. George has always stood behind his products and was
excellent to deal with.
Just a recommendation.
Best Wishes,
Roger
Roger Hale
Dinnerware Classics, Inc.
Monroe, Ga.
THis is a great cure for the problem of distracted driving.
NOT
On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 9:42 AM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
Keeping on the list's main topics
http://www.theverge.com/2014/4/17/5622006/apple-carplay-
volvo-hyundai-mercedes-benz-hands-on
--R
Yep, me, too.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 1:17 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 Evaporator And Vacuum Pod Replacement
That and the likelihood of cracking or breaking the
On Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:32:05 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel
astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
THis is a great cure for the problem of distracted driving.
NOT
I agree! And they caution users of GPS receivers and cell phones about
being distracted!
Craig
On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 9:42 AM, Rich Thomas
On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 12:11 PM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote:
On ULSD, they seem to last only 40-50kmi. I found some nitrile ones
somewhere, will try them next change...
I'm relatively new to dieseling. Before all the stations went to ULSD, did
everyone go tripping on LSD?
On Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:18:29 -0400 Tim Crone bb...@crone.us wrote:
On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 12:11 PM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net
wrote:
On ULSD, they seem to last only 40-50kmi. I found some nitrile ones
somewhere, will try them next change...
I'm relatively new to dieseling.
As opposed to processed junk.
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 17, 2014, at 2:57 AM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com wrote:
As opposed to fake fish?
Hendrik
whose cat only ate whiskas cat food, both dry and tinned
On 17/04/14 09:08, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
How about some real fish.
Craig wrote:
On Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:18:29 -0400 Tim Crone bb...@crone.us wrote:
On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 12:11 PM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net
wrote:
On ULSD, they seem to last only 40-50kmi. I found some nitrile ones
somewhere, will try them next change...
I'm relatively new to
I think ethanol caused problems with several of my small 2-cycle machines.
The gas cap on my chain saw swelled to the point it took a tool to remove or
install it. I since got a replacement (loser fit-revised design) which
solved that problem. The diaphragms in 2-cycle carburetors seem to get
In my considered opinion, ethanol addition to gasoline was a truly bad
choice driven by not well informed politicians, for the wrong financial
reasons. [Sorry to raise politics in this, but without it, this would have
never impacted cars]
Ethanol is, simply put, poorly made whiskey. It takes more
On Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:47:09 -0700 G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote:
Apparently some states are now taking action to force removal of ethanol
from fuel.. perhaps there will be resolution.
Any ideas which ones?
Craig
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Out for a quick trip to Jacksonville, this afternoon it finally warmed
enough to justify AC.
Several miles later, pulled off to get a bite. When I accelerated away
from the first stop, multiple popping noises from the front of my E300...
not good! Let off the go pedal, noise went away, pulled
The latest scam:
My name is Sheikh Ahmad Moaz Al-Khatib, leader of the National Coalition for
Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces. We have a very serious problem that
needs an urgent attention which I believed you can urgently handle for us. Our
difficulty is, we have a substantial
Haven't gotten anything like that. My problem is I'm not getting all the
list traffic. Looks like I get about 80%.
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
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We're seeing the occasional bounce from both Yahoo and Comcast, so if either of
these are your mail provider, you might want to check with them.
Dan
On Apr 17, 2014, at 6:49 PM, Meade Dillon wrote:
Haven't gotten anything like that. My problem is I'm not getting all the
list traffic.
A few days ago I Switched from BellSouth (ATT, which I think uses Yahoo
somehow) to Gmail.
Anyone else having trouble using Gmail on the list?
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
On Apr 17, 2014 6:54 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
We're seeing the occasional bounce from both Yahoo and Comcast, so
Resend...
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
On Apr 17, 2014 6:08 PM, Meade Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com wrote:
Out for a quick trip to Jacksonville, this afternoon it finally warmed
enough to justify AC.
Several miles later, pulled off to get a bite. When I accelerated away
from the first stop,
Yup, I remember those days, it took awhile for the manufacturers to come up
with ethanol proof rubbers. I find that strange, ethanol has been used in
dry-gas, especially in 2 stroke engines, for years.
Anyway the other strange thing I found was a brown-sugar like substance that
would be left
+1
Yahoo, Yeah, Right!
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
From: Meade Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com; Kaleb Striplin
ka...@striplin.net; dillonm...@gmail.com
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 6:49 PM
Subject:
We could debate this one all day, I agree its not a great choice but...
Pretty much all modern (ie not conducted in the '70s) studies show that ethanol
can be produced for far less energy than you get and the leftover residue is
still useful partially as feedstock and partially as compost (also
Dead list, or
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Me thinks list. I've sent several emails this afternoon, only one got
through. I see other folks replying to emails I haven't received.
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
On Apr 17, 2014 7:32 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote:
Dead list, or
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From: Meade Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 6:08 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Roadside fun
Out for a quick trip to Jacksonville, this afternoon it finally warmed
enough to justify
No risk, huh? Oh, yeah, unh-huh!
Wilt
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From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com
To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 6:39 PM
Subject: [MBZ] From Nigeria to Syria
The latest scam:
My name is Sheikh Ahmad Moaz Al-Khatib, leader of the
On Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:32:47 -0700 Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com
wrote:
Dead list, or
You fail
Craig
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Thanks Wilton, fun to actually do SOMETHING to one of my cars. Never have
time to repair any of the niggling little things that are wrong. Should I
be happy when something does go wrong?
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
On Apr 17, 2014 7:36 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
ATTABOY!
Wilt
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On Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:23:03 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond
curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
We had Buster at the vet last week and she asked me to donate money to
save hurt squirrels. I laughed. We need a new vet...
Yup. Our vet saves eagles and bears displaced by forest fires.
Craig
On Thu, 17 Apr 2014 19:35:27 -0400 Meade Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com
wrote:
I see other folks replying to emails I haven't received.
I have had that happen.
Craig
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OK offers both pure and contaminated gasoline. The contaminated costs about
$0.15/gallon less.
I've had to replace both carbs on my two small engines that
thoughtlessly got the crap left in them over the winter. The Cessna gets
only pure gasoline. The Ford is supposed to run on either, but has
If we had either of those around I'm sure she'd save them.
Actually this is not the only reason we need a new vet but its a pretty good
indicator.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2014 17:45:01 -0600
From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re:
No, be thankful that most of the time, things are working right and when
they don't, we can fix 'em reasonably.
Wilton
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 7:39 PM
Subject: Re:
Squirrels are VERY important. They open pine cones and bury the seeds,
bury acorns, walnuts, butternut, etc. Without squirrels, we'd have no
forests. Some misguided souls think forest fires open pine cones which
allow new pine trees to sprout and grow, but that is an old wives tale...
Max
Well the new belt squeals like crazy. On the first start after
installation, it gave a little chirp and then was silent. Parked for a
couple hours, apparently this belt does not like an engine that is not at
full operating temperature.
Inferior belt?
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
On Apr 17, 2014
On Thu, 17 Apr 2014 21:09:05 -0400 Meade Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com
wrote:
Squirrels are VERY important. They open pine cones and bury the seeds,
bury acorns, walnuts, butternut, etc. Without squirrels, we'd have no
forests. Some misguided souls think forest fires open pine cones which
(Secret message for Craig: shh. trying to get a rise out of
Andrew)
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
On Apr 17, 2014 10:05 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Thu, 17 Apr 2014 21:09:05 -0400 Meade Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com
wrote:
Squirrels are VERY important. They open pine
On 4/17/2014 7:00 PM, Meade Dillon wrote:
A few days ago I Switched from BellSouth (ATT, which I think uses Yahoo
somehow) to Gmail.
Anyone else having trouble using Gmail on the list?
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
On Apr 17, 2014 6:54 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
We're seeing the
Squirrels are VERY important. They open pine cones and bury the seeds,
bury acorns, walnuts, butternut, etc. Without squirrels, we'd have no
forests. Some misguided souls think forest fires open pine cones which
allow new pine trees to sprout and grow, but that is an old wives tale...
15 April aftershock.. to numb to type? ;))
Just a slow news / broken car / day..
On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 4:46 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Thu, 17 Apr 2014 19:35:27 -0400 Meade Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com
wrote:
I see other folks replying to emails I haven't received.
I
They make a nice stew as we'll.
On Thursday, April 17, 2014, Meade Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com wrote:
Squirrels are VERY important. They open pine cones and bury the seeds,
bury acorns, walnuts, butternut, etc. Without squirrels, we'd have no
forests. Some misguided souls think forest
Tis a good idea to keep a spare belt in the boot, generally these should
be replaced when they start cracking, I keep an old belt in the spare wheel.
Obviously once back in the shed the old belt should be replaced with a
new one and the old one goes back into emergency storage. Sure you can't
I reckon that Dan has decided to put everyone on moderation status, just
to be safe and is slowly going through all the messages pending approval.
Obviously that is the sensible thing to do to ensure a happy list,
although I question why that message about the apple car thing got
through? As a
How do you make sure that the gasoline that you're buying is not contaminated
with ethanol? The Toyota Sienna Minivan got a fillip of premium today. I
read some time ago on this list that premium gas isn't blended. I don't want
any gas containing ethanol
in the van since it doesn't get
Yes. Squirrels are a nuisance but I have no interest in killing them to fix any
problems they may cause. Several years ago, I had a squirrel infestation in an
rental property. I had some pros over who all suggested using rat traps. I
didn't want any part of that. I used havahart traps, drove
when going north, i get my first gas where US1 meets that loop road on teh
west side of jax. 330 miles
On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 6:08 PM, Meade Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com wrote:
Out for a quick trip to Jacksonville, this afternoon it finally warmed
enough to justify AC.
Several miles later,
Unless the shop explicitly says it is ethanol free, I would not believe premium
is missing corn squeezin's. There are a few stations that sell only corn free
fuel up near me. Maybe on your side of the Columbia, there is some
clay
On Apr 17, 2014, at 9:45 PM, Kevin Allen Kraly wrote:
How do
The key code words you want to look for on the pump is oxygenated fuel ..
which when posted means ethanol added in nearly every state.
On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 9:45 PM, Kevin Allen Kraly
kevinpadd...@gmail.comwrote:
How do you make sure that the gasoline that you're buying is not
contaminated
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