Re: [MBZ] An oil question

2014-08-25 Thread LarryT via Mercedes
If you like M1 (it used to be the only oil I used), you'll like Amsoil even better IMO. At least I do. I am switching all I own over to Amsoil... LarryT The Oil Analysis Co. Youroil.net On 8/23/2014 1:20 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: Is Mobil1 ATF suitable for the transmission in a 1995

[MBZ] Fog Lights

2014-08-25 Thread LarryT via Mercedes
Howdy -- I am still without fog lights on my '91 300D. The lights work when I hot wired them to the battery. I also replaced the relay in the back of the fuse box that I was told controls the Light Out Function. So far nothing. I am thinking the only thing left is the headlight

Re: [MBZ] Project Car for Jaime

2014-08-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Let me see. I need to pay $7500, based on a sketchy narrative plus three useless photos, for a not particularly desirable model of Mercedes abandoned in a junkyard, Where's my checkbook? On Sun, Aug 24, 2014 at 9:33 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Here you go, Jaime

Re: [MBZ] Fog Lights

2014-08-25 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
No. There are all the connections, fuses, etc. Measure output from the switch pins from the buss and to the fog lights to see if it is getting power and switching it to the wires or not. On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 1:02 PM, LarryT via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Howdy -- I am still

Re: [MBZ] Project Car for Jaime

2014-08-25 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
You forgot the rust that is included at no extra cost --- On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 1:39 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Let me see. I need to pay $7500, based on a sketchy narrative plus three useless photos, for a not particularly desirable model of Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] An oil question

2014-08-25 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've used Amsoil a little and its fine but I hate their marketing scheme. If I need M1 I can just go to the store. That said in the Jetta I've been using CarQuest 5w40 synthetic. I sampled it at 10k when I changed the oil and it showed fine. $22/gal and it shows the VW spec required for my

[MBZ] S500 interior upgrade

2014-08-25 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
http://carbuying.jalopnik.com/how-to-make-a-used-mercedes-s-class-more-luxurious-than-1626571145/1626623484/+travis --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] An oil question

2014-08-25 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
i was at the FLAPS on Saturday and there was a guy in there, must have been some kind of sales rep or something, who was telling the counter monkeys that Royal Purple was on sale for 5.99 or 6.99 a quart, I forget which. I've only seen that stuff hawked on one of those Sunday morning cable

[MBZ] Steel fuel line

2014-08-25 Thread dseretakis--- via Mercedes
Where do I get it? My 240D has a percorated (rust) line that runs under the car. Auto zone and Advance don't sell it. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Steel fuel line

2014-08-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
They usually sell generic metal line you just bend to how you want. If it is just a small section I would probably cut it out and splice in rubber fuel line, if it is just a short section Sent from my iPhone On Aug 25, 2014, at 5:34 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

[MBZ] 1991 mecedes 350sdl - $4000 (doechester)

2014-08-25 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
U no yo wants it yo Nice Mercedes runs great rides great looks sharp would consider a trade for older diesel truck https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/4632741340.html And this one Sunroom works good. https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/4628040546.html But this one sunroof is sealed.

Re: [MBZ] Steel fuel line

2014-08-25 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I looked for a transmission cooler line that was rusted and it was NLA. I just put rubber some fuel line over the rust spot and clamped it tightly with a couple of small hose clamps. Not very elegant, but it worked. --R On 8/25/14 6:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: They

Re: [MBZ] Hella quartz halogen headlights

2014-08-25 Thread ernest breakfield via Mercedes
depends on what you're looking for,... note that there are multiple Hella H4 models; apparently the difference between them is significant enough that the 'better' ones sell for about that same price but don't include bulbs. you might want to look into what the difference is, and why.

Re: [MBZ] An oil question

2014-08-25 Thread Archer75--- via Mercedes
I bought an '83 300D beater with 180K miles in 2000 which had a like-new engine. The previous owner had done little in the way of maintenance besides changing the oil and using Amsoil. I started using Mobil 1 not long after I bought it, and now; 100+K miles later, it still runs like a new

Re: [MBZ] An oil question

2014-08-25 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
I'm a big fan of Febi 08971 for my Mercedes 4 speed auto transmissions. But most say I'm crazy. It was wonderful in my '95 E320. Its wonderful in everything, actually. Even my 67 300SEL. http://www.worldpac.com/tagged/FebiATF0897178971_0009899203.pdf Jaime On Sat, Aug 23, 2014 at 1:20 AM,

[MBZ] Today's non running car crack smoker

2014-08-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Steel fuel line

2014-08-25 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 18:34:48 -0400 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Steel fuel line From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Where do I get it? My 240D has a percorated (rust) line that runs under the car. Auto zone and Advance don't sell it. This

Re: [MBZ] 1991 mecedes 350sdl - $4000 (doechester)

2014-08-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Equipped with stealth technology - invisible to most cameras. On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 6:39 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: U no yo wants it yo Nice Mercedes runs great rides great looks sharp would consider a trade for older diesel truck

Re: [MBZ] Today's non running car crack smoker

2014-08-25 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
You know I don't think you would be able to handle all that power. However you could switch on the AC to bring the horses back under control somewhat. Hendrik who thinks this gutless thing may be more suited

Re: [MBZ] Steel fuel line

2014-08-25 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
‎Sorry. For some ‎reason fuel did not register in my brain. These say brake line, but should suffice, I imagine.  http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/poly-armour-pvf-steel-brake-line-coil-3-8-x-25-pac-625/16190010-P?searchTerm=brake+line+3%2F8

Re: [MBZ] Steel fuel line

2014-08-25 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: ‎Sorry. For some ‎reason fuel did not register in my brain. These say brake line, but should suffice, I imagine. Check the metallic composition. If it's zinc on the inside, I believe it's OK for gas but not for diesel. ___

[MBZ] 300td 1982 turbo travails

2014-08-25 Thread Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes
Folks Well despite lots of injector etc maintenance my 300td has been getting weak. We did a compression test and got something like 420 on all cyls, so that is good. I knew i had an exhaust leak. I had thought it was the flex pipe, but alas inspection revealed that my exhaust (and intake