Re: [MBZ] OT Winter won't stop! Make it stop!

On Fri, 17 Mar 2017 00:57:46 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Last night and tonight, we are below freezing. Normally we only get > below freezing in December and January. Where's all that global warming when you need it? :-) > The good news: maybe this will kill off the mosquitoes and

Re: [MBZ] OT Winter won't stop! Make it stop!

Needs to freeze the little puddles they breed in. A good hard freeze, not just drop below freeze point. Best to go around the yard with your used 710 fluid and dribble a little in each puddle. clay > On Mar 16, 2017, at 9:57 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Last night and tonight

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

The original broke in such a way that the crack extends into the round sleeve so far that it will continuously leak oil at a high rate. Also I just queried the guy who serviced and set the injector pressures, and he set them at 115 bar, not 135 bar, so I've got to pull those and return to him f

[MBZ] Do I?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fluid-Evacuator-Plus-2-3-Gallons-8-8-Liters-Mityvac-MV7201-w-Box-/332156173191?hash=item4d560cfb87:g:c1AAAOSwXYtYysjF I have a good Topsider, but … you never know when you might want more than just one I think I will pass, maybe somebody here needs it clay 2002 s430 -

[MBZ] A Kaleb Kruiser

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/zip/6046880724.html All he needs is to pop a Frieght liner engine in and this would be able to haul all manner of goodies back to Okie Akers. Probably not a filth wheeler trailer, but something could bolt on with a hitch. Living arrangements, travel to Auto

[MBZ] OT Winter won't stop! Make it stop!

Last night and tonight, we are below freezing. Normally we only get below freezing in December and January. The good news: maybe this will kill off the mosquitoes and knats for a bit. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Who is Best?

Fact-based decisions are best. What are the costs for the MB part, and the other parts? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 16, 2017 9:35:46 PM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: >I'd go MB for that. A lot of the oe/oem aftermarket stuff is too soft. > >> Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] If there were ever a couple of Kleb cars....

At least you don't lack for Italian tuneups. ;-) -MMM- On Thu, Mar 16, 2017 at 5:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Craig, she drives like that in the snow as well. How she has escaped > major accidents or damage is completely beyond my comprehension. > > When she

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

The '78 240D Dwight sold me used to like an occasional quart of motor oil. I'd put in a quart of whatever was cheap. Quieted the engine for a couple thousand miles. Figured it might be all in my head but it didn't cost much. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Mar 16, 2017 at 5:45

Re: [MBZ] Who is Best?

I'd go MB for that. A lot of the oe/oem aftermarket stuff is too soft. Dan Penoff via Mercedes March 16, 2017 at 6:49 PM I am looking at some drive train (soft) parts for the 300SEL. Understand that I want to minimize my investment, but not at the cost of using

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

Why don't you just put on the original IP? THe broken ear won't matter as long as you are careul to tighten down the remaining 2 carefully. It only hangs there.. Max Dillon via Mercedes March 16, 2017 at 4:58 PM I took a long hard look in each pre-chamber, noth

[MBZ] The sun came out...

today. After many weeks of rain. And more rain is on the way, enough to make the land slide from hills and stuff. Maybe some day in the far future the sun might return. With the sun out, I got stupid. First I took apart the spare turbo I picked up at PnP. Not all the way down, just a littl

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

Rather than dumping ATF into the fuel, which is my mind has always been a somewhat questionable practice, do a couple of rounds of Diesel Purge at the pump then hit it with a couple of bottles of Red Line Diesel Fuel Catalyst. You can find it at Pep Boys among other FLAPS. If that doesn’t cure

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

Thanks Roger, that's also a cheap and easy thing to try. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 16, 2017 8:45:23 PM EDT, rogerhga--- via Mercedes wrote: >Max, >Poor a pint or quart of trans fluid in the tank and run it through. It >will lube everything in the system. If that d

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

Max, Poor a pint or quart of trans fluid in the tank and run it through. It will lube everything in the system. If that doesn't help, it may be time to do what I always recommend...see a mechanic. Or...get an older 617. I'm sure Dan could fix you up with one that would only take 2-3 months to g

[MBZ] Who is Best?

I am looking at some drive train (soft) parts for the 300SEL. Understand that I want to minimize my investment, but not at the cost of using a part that I know will crap out in a year (URO.) A drive shaft center support, for example: Febi/Bilstein Corteco Meyle Vaico (URO/APA?) I’m guessin

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

On Thu, 16 Mar 2017 22:10:57 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > I had decent luck running it through the tank but in this case I think > anything other than running it directly off a can is a waste of time. > Curt I have always used it directly off a can. Craig > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Androi

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

Craig, yes, twice. Each time that has cleared up the symptoms entirely. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 16, 2017 5:56:19 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes wrote: >On Thu, 16 Mar 2017 17:50:47 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > >> I'm tempted to dump a can of diesel purge

Re: [MBZ] If there were ever a couple of Kleb cars....

Craig, she drives like that in the snow as well. How she has escaped major accidents or damage is completely beyond my comprehension. When she drives the 350SDL I tell her that once she gets out on the main road (it’s up to operating temperature by then) she can “drive it like she stole it.”

Re: [MBZ] 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280s

"Surprisingly the interior hasn't been completely chewed by rats." Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Mar 16, 2017 at 2:35 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280s http://tulsa.craigslist.org/pts/6045978600.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyur

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

I had decent luck running it through the tank but in this case I think anything other than running it directly off a can is a waste of time. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Mar 16, 2017 at 2:56 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 16 Mar 2017 17:50:47 -0400 Max Dillon via Me

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

I took a long hard look in each pre-chamber, nothing amiss that I could see. After cleaning up #1 & #2, with all injectors out, I cranked the engine through a few revolutions to blast out any junk that might have fallen in. Easy / cheap to try swapping out the DVs, compared to procuring and swa

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

On Thu, 16 Mar 2017 17:50:47 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > I'm tempted to dump a can of diesel purge in the tank, easy enough, > drive it hard for another couple weeks and then reevaluate. I presume you have run it with the supply and return lines directly in a can of Diesel Purge ...

Re: [MBZ] 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280s

Maybe. What are the odds on whether there is a mouse nest in there somewhere? RB On 16/03/2017 4:52 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Ran when parked. 20 yrs ago. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes March 16, 2017 at 4:35 PM 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280s http://tulsa.cr

Re: [MBZ] 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280s

Ran when parked. 20 yrs ago. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes March 16, 2017 at 4:35 PM 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280s http://tulsa.craigslist.org/pts/6045978600.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android Sent

Re: [MBZ] If there were ever a couple of Kleb cars....

That is how you drive a 200D or 190Dc WOT or off. 240D is close, but you DO need to back off throttle on a 240D! Rick Knoble via Mercedes March 16, 2017 at 2:44 PM Like a two stroke dirt bike. On or Off. Rick ___ http://w

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

By the end of today, about fifty or sixty miles, there seems to be a little improvement. When I parked at work this a.m., there was a miss at idle, which is new, and I thought "Ok, I can trouble-shoot that!". That miss was gone when I got home this afternoon. I'm tempted to dump a can of dies

[MBZ] 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280s

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280s http://tulsa.craigslist.org/pts/6045978600.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

On 16/03/2017 3:58 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 16 Mar 2017 15:33:02 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Use your imagination. What else might be done with a small catheter cam? So, all kinds of things can be done with a small catheter cam, but none of them are being done and, sp

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

On Thu, 16 Mar 2017 15:33:02 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > Use your imagination. > What else might be done with a small catheter cam? So, all kinds of things can be done with a small catheter cam, but none of them are being done and, specifically, none of them are being done to FT.

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

On 16/03/2017 2:52 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 16 Mar 2017 13:56:10 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 16/03/2017 1:38 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 16 Mar 2017 10:37:05 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: "CRINGING" --FT Why? "With a small catheter cam" W

Re: [MBZ] If there were ever a couple of Kleb cars....

On Thu, 16 Mar 2017 15:14:23 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Two speeds: > > STOP; and > GO GO GO > > She actually went through a set of front brake pads (OE organic) in 15k > miles on a W124. Smoked those babies. Good thing there is no snow in Florida. Craig

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

On Thu, 16 Mar 2017 13:56:10 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > On 16/03/2017 1:38 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Thu, 16 Mar 2017 10:37:05 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > >> "CRINGING" > >> > >> --FT > > > Why? > > "With a small catheter cam" Why should that make

Re: [MBZ] If there were ever a couple of Kleb cars....

Like a two stroke dirt bike.  On  or Off. Rick   Original Message   From: Dan--- via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2017 2:32 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Reply To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] If there were ever a couple of Kleb cars Two speeds: ST

Re: [MBZ] If there were ever a couple of Kleb cars....

Two speeds: STOP; and GO GO GO She actually went through a set of front brake pads (OE organic) in 15k miles on a W124. Smoked those babies. -D Sent from my iPad > On Mar 16, 2017, at 2:58 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > If she drives anything like my wife, I can just about

Re: [MBZ] If there were ever a couple of Kleb cars....

If she drives anything like my wife, I can just about imagine how it would be. My wife drives a 4 cylinder Honda Accord like it was F1. It is a good thing those little engines are designed to rev. RB On 16/03/2017 1:52 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Provide details... --FT On 3/16/1

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

On 16/03/2017 1:38 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 16 Mar 2017 10:37:05 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: "CRINGING" --FT Why? Craig ___ "With a small catheter cam" RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] If there were ever a couple of Kleb cars....

Provide details... --FT On 3/16/17 2:51 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: I need another W140 like I need a hole in my head. Especially a V12. Visions of the wife tearing up the streets with it -D Sent from my iPad On Mar 16, 2017, at 1:48 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Oh man

Re: [MBZ] If there were ever a couple of Kleb cars....

I need another W140 like I need a hole in my head. Especially a V12. Visions of the wife tearing up the streets with it -D Sent from my iPad > On Mar 16, 2017, at 1:48 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Oh man I love those cars > > --FT __

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

On Thu, 16 Mar 2017 10:37:05 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > "CRINGING" > > --FT Why? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] If there were ever a couple of Kleb cars....

Oh man I love those cars --FT On 3/16/17 1:28 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: At least. I'm now working on a lead for a 1999 CL600. -D Sent from my iPad On Mar 16, 2017, at 1:08 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: What makes you think he doesn't already have such a warehouse? Over

Re: [MBZ] If there were ever a couple of Kleb cars....

At least. I'm now working on a lead for a 1999 CL600. -D Sent from my iPad > On Mar 16, 2017, at 1:08 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > What makes you think he doesn't already have such a warehouse? Over the > past five years I have documented 27 cars that he has purchased fix

Re: [MBZ] If there were ever a couple of Kleb cars....

What makes you think he doesn't already have such a warehouse? Over the past five years I have documented 27 cars that he has purchased fixed up. Give or take 15 or 25. On Mar 16, 2017 12:03 PM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Poos needs to go buy an old warehouse in

Re: [MBZ] If there were ever a couple of Kleb cars....

Poos needs to go buy an old warehouse in a ratty part of town and become the Flahduh Kleb, that's a hell of a deal. --FT On 3/15/17 11:00 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: 2 junkers and a 16' dovetail trail for $1500, how could you go wrong? Dan Penoff via Mercedes

[MBZ] Nice Politics

Texas Congressmen livestream road trip to Washington When a winter storm threatened their travel plans, two Texas Congressman embarked on a buddy trip for the ages. Beto O'Rourke, a Democrat from El Paso, and Will Hurd, a Republican from San Antonio, had their flights from Texas to Washington D

[MBZ] Euro 350SL that somebody is gonna want badly

Has a truly rare 4 speed manual transmission. I predict it will crack $20k by the end of the day. http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1979-mercedes-benz-350sl-grey-market-car/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ T

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

"CRINGING" --FT On 3/16/17 10:05 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: With a small catheter cam, you should be able to see the holes in the end -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convicti

[MBZ] Sad local 300SD on BAT

It has a long list of honey-dos. Vienna, VA is a nearby D.C. suburb. http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1983-mercedes-benz-300sd-2/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] If there were ever a couple of Kleb cars....

The titles alone are worth the paper they're printed on. On Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 11:00 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 2 junkers and a 16' dovetail trail for $1500, how could you go wrong? > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> March 15, 201

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

With the nozzle holder and heat shield out, you can visually inspect the prechambers, except the 6 holes in the tip. With a small catheter cam, you should be able to see the holes in the end, you just have to get around the ball in the prechamber. I think the next step (other than Kle'bs sugg

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

When I had that issue it took 2 diesel purges and a tank full of driving and it seems mostly ok now. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 16, 2017, at 7:53 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Status update > > Timing has been corrected, didn't help. > > Turbo boost restored to ~14 psi, and t

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

Status update Timing has been corrected, didn't help. Turbo boost restored to ~14 psi, and that helped to resolve a lot of the problem. Smoke is gone, but the nailing persists. Correct glow plugs installed, didn't help. Injectors with new Monark nozzles installed tonight, and if anything the p