[MBZ] What's your MB worth

2007-09-04 Thread Bill Gallagher
Find out what your MB is worth. not street value but should be http://www.nadaguides.com/LinkedValues.asp?UserID=950B38863BB42DID=39329LinkId=7499wPg=1109 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Airport Express

2007-08-26 Thread Bill Gallagher
One should add that illegal activities between one state and another falls under Interstate Commerce which gets the FBI involved in the issue. Keep in mind, the FBI is after terrorisms and this issue means little to them. You are not alone in this issue.We live in the 21th Century under

[MBZ] A/C Question

2007-08-20 Thread Bill Gallagher
Plan on changing a couple of O-rings in the A/C lines. After changing the o-rings and secure the fittings, what is the next step to recharge the system? TIA Bill 1981 300 TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

[MBZ] 240 D Engine Question

2007-08-15 Thread Bill Gallagher
What is the weight of a 240D diesel engine only. Not the tranny, a/c unit, but complete engine including alternator, starter, and the like. TIA Bill 1981 300 TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/

[MBZ] test

2007-08-11 Thread Bill Gallagher
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[MBZ] OM 616.9 Marine Kit

2007-08-11 Thread Bill Gallagher
Any one have or know where the parts list or a conversion kit to put the 616 in a boat. Found the heat exchanger parts but having a had time find housing and other parts. TIA Bill 1981 300 TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] thoughts on diesel clatter

2007-08-11 Thread Bill Gallagher
Sounds like the high altitude, grade percent, and load weight produced a lot of carbon build up ..drive it hard Bill 1981 300 TD Wonko the Sane wrote: A Diesel Purge treatment will fix this. My 240D engine is very good about telling me when it is time to run on Purge for a half hour.

[MBZ] 240 Marine Diesel

2007-08-10 Thread Bill Gallagher
Does anyone know if there is a conversion kit to change a 240 Diesel to Marine application. Found a boater who put twin 617 turbo in his boat. TIA Bill 1981 300 TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

[MBZ] A/C O-Rings

2007-07-22 Thread Bill Gallagher
My A/C has a slow leak since conversion to the new R. Is there a kit of O-Ring for a 123 to solve the problem If there is a fitting too difficult to turn, can a matte of exposy wrapped around the fitting hold under the pressure TIA Bill 1981 300 TD

Re: [MBZ] W123 tranny??

2007-07-13 Thread Bill Gallagher
My 300 TD has about 230k on it when first gear would not engage from time to time about 3 years ago...cost to replace today is about 4 to 5k at a dealer in the US. Bill 1981 300 TD 325k about Wonko the Sane wrote: Mine has about 250K on it, and I doubt if it was taken care of as I wish it

[MBZ] test only

2007-07-02 Thread Bill Gallagher
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Re: [MBZ] Noisy Diff

2007-07-02 Thread Bill Gallagher
My 300 TD was singing and talking for quite sometime, at least 2 years, before I have the rear end fixed ...even drove it to the shop to have it fixed . I push the envelope a lot at time and sometime it is worth it , Bill 1981 300 TD Mitch Haley wrote: archer wrote: Anyone have

[MBZ] test only

2007-07-02 Thread Bill Gallagher
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Leica rangefinder camera

2007-06-26 Thread Bill Gallagher
Here are some user feed back on the M8 .My thoughts are more feature rich cameras available than M8 for the 5k price . well into the very high end of professional cameras. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/read_opinions.asp?prodkey=leica_m8 Bill 1981 300 TD Alex Chamberlain wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Off Topic Toyota Camry

2007-06-12 Thread Bill Gallagher
I can recall a MB dealer telling me my king pins need replacement only with 175k on the speedo. cost about $1,000.00 per side that was about 8 years ago.. originals still are good . BEWARE, they are in business to make money, not give advice, be sincere, do the best for you

Re: [MBZ] The ULTIMATE crack smoker.

2007-04-10 Thread Bill Gallagher
To have a car flown is big bucks in those days. Estimate it will be half the price of the MB itself. This guy like to impress people, I would love to talk to his accountant and see how cheap he is on other matters . Bill 1981 300 TD

Re: [MBZ] Question about changing the gasket on driver's door

2007-03-22 Thread Bill Gallagher
On the label stated not for exterior use . Bill 1981 300 TD Craig McCluskey wrote: On Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:32:50 -0700 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, my question: will Liquid Nails Projects Construction Adhesive do the jobs of these glues? Better

Re: [MBZ] OT: Amtrak

2007-03-13 Thread Bill Gallagher
Can't remember how long ago, maybe two years or so, King George reduced the maintenance budget on Amtrak or child support to the this railroad Delays and poor arrival, departure times and poor services are expected, but I am waiting for a serious train accident and then a

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D combination gauge fix

2007-03-08 Thread Bill Gallagher
Do you know if it is possible to just clean the inner parts of the clock or is it all electronic? My clock just stop when temps go below 10F or so... Hope it needs some cleaning and maybe the proper oil to cure the problem. Any suggestions? TIA Bill 1981 300 TD Jim Cathey wrote: So, does

Re: [MBZ] *Almost* makes me want to move to NY State

2007-03-06 Thread Bill Gallagher
The top five states where the tax burden as a percent of income is the highest are: Maine (13.5%), New York (12.9%), Ohio (12.0%), Minnesota (11.9%), and Hawaii (11.7%). The United States average is 10.6%. The District of Columbia is 12.8%. The five states with the lowest tax burden as a

Re: [MBZ] OT - Global Warming rebuttal

2007-02-11 Thread Bill Gallagher
in temperatures across the US. What I got out of this TV show was that we know very little about what is going on up there and a lot of the current knowledge is guesswork and theories. - Original Message - From: Bill Gallagher [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT - Global Warming rebuttal

2007-02-10 Thread Bill Gallagher
Correction: It's parts per million in volume and cause of acid rain CO2 levels are at very small amount in the air around the earth, Carbon dioxide, CO_2 , is one of the gases in our atmosphere, being uniformly distributed over the earth's surface at a concentration of about

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

2007-02-04 Thread Bill Gallagher
temp -10F and told 1 1/2 hours plug in time for my 81 300 TD to start almost instantly bill Jim Cathey wrote: Do the Mercedes block heaters have any sort of thermostatic control or are they always on when plugged in? Also, is there a chart of time required to heat up an engine based on

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Quality

2007-01-15 Thread Bill Gallagher
There are three major introductions into manufacturing which changed the quality, speed in design, and production volume.. CAD: Computer Aided Design which draws the part in 3D, test it's design under stress and the like producing a CNC output file. CNC: Computer Numerical Control

Re: [MBZ] two questions

2006-12-31 Thread Bill Gallagher
Lister to her sing now: English version http://www.falling-in-love-again.com/marlene-en.htm well, parts of her voice sound like a male Bill Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: It was 1998, and the singer was Marlene Dietrich Bill Gallagher wrote: I can recall the Ad very well, male deep rasper

Re: [MBZ] two questions

2006-12-29 Thread Bill Gallagher
I can recall the Ad very well, male deep rasper tone voice did the singing .. contact MB marketing/sales people at headquarters and they will most likely direct you to their ad agency who did the commercial Bill 1981 300 TD Sunil Hari wrote: 1) Anyone out there have a spare or

[MBZ] idle rought part ???

2006-12-28 Thread Bill Gallagher
My engine was rough at idle and a long tine ago had a fuel or engine ?cm?,? part changed and solved the problem. At that time the part cost $20.00 . can someone refresh my memory about the name and location of this part ? Not motor mounts TIA Bill 1981 300 TD

Re: [MBZ] Low oil pressure?

2006-12-27 Thread Bill Gallagher
The Westerbeke oil pressure reads: Start up diesel 65 psi 20 minutes operation 30 to 40 psi and drop to 20 psi a few times at 2200 rpm Throttle back psi go up to 50 to 55 then drops down to the 30 to 40 psi range Change oil sender and unit two years ago and no problem for that year. Last year

Re: [MBZ] OT Marine Diesel - Westerbeke

2006-12-27 Thread Bill Gallagher
Westerbeke 4-108 Production from Sept 75 to Jun 78 Bill 1981 300 TD Chris Kueny wrote: What make and model marine diesel? Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback - Original Message - From: Bill Gallagher [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes

[MBZ] Marine Diesel - Westerbeke

2006-12-26 Thread Bill Gallagher
Owner said low oil pressure after twenty minutes of operation engine 1978 never rebuild What are the possible causes of low oil pressure AFTER 20 minutes operation . TIA Bill 1981 300 TD

[MBZ] Upper Control Arm Bushing

2006-12-12 Thread Bill Gallagher
The Left upper control arm bushing is gone...Judging by my limited skills on suspension forces, this looks like a fairly straight forward job ... remove the nut, bang and slide out the bolt, the arm drops a bit or support arm in position with shims, remove the old bushings, install the new and

Re: [MBZ] OT: Big Brother is Nearby

2006-12-06 Thread Bill Gallagher
Reminds me of old Chinese proverb: In order to know good, one must experience bad Bill 1981 300 TD I recall my Bus to be 80 hp and a four speed shift counting reverse Tyler Backman wrote: -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 I think they should learn to drive on an VW Bus

Re: [MBZ] OT: Big Brother is Nearby

2006-12-03 Thread Bill Gallagher
Jim stated: I'm absolutely opposed to any proposed solution that doesn't embody real competition in providing service. About four years ago congress permitted the 13,000 different banks in America to be merged...because each bank offered about the same service for about the same price

Re: [MBZ] Blue Oval [was: Re: Decent US Car]

2006-12-03 Thread Bill Gallagher
Additional note most news wire left out: After the loan is finalized , Ford's stock will have a negative value. How much was not mention good stock to look at when the problems are nearly over ... Bill 1981 300 TD tom savage wrote: Craig McCluskey wrote: I didn't see anything about

Re: [MBZ] Blue Oval [was: Re: Decent US Car]

2006-12-03 Thread Bill Gallagher
that the point of collateral, offer something up with value equal to the loan? I'm not doubting you, I'm merely curious! Mike On 12/3/06, Bill Gallagher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Additional note most news wire left out: After the loan is finalized , Ford's stock will have a negative value

[MBZ] trailing arm

2006-11-17 Thread Bill Gallagher
Need a trailing arm only for a 1981 300 TD left Want to sell the hub with it but do not need itUsed will be better than new unless price difference not that much... TIA Bill 1981 300 TD

[MBZ] Left Rear Wheel tilt outward

2006-11-12 Thread Bill Gallagher
Just returned from a 70 mph drive and noticed no unusual noise, my good neighbor, noticed the left rear wheel is tilted inward, in other words the top of the wheel is tilted inward as the bottom is tilted outward by a couple of degrees. I jacked the car up and the wheel has no movement when

Re: [MBZ] Left Rear Wheel tilt outward

2006-11-12 Thread Bill Gallagher
Mitch: It is a wagon. SLS is what? How about the 400 mile trip? TIA Bill 1981 300 TD Mitch Haley wrote: Bill Gallagher wrote: Just returned from a 70 mph drive and noticed no unusual noise, my good neighbor, noticed the left rear wheel is tilted inward, in other words the top

Re: [MBZ] Left Rear Wheel tilt outward

2006-11-12 Thread Bill Gallagher
1981 300 TD Mitch Haley wrote: Bill Gallagher wrote: Mitch: It is a wagon. SLS is what? How about the 400 mile trip? TIA If everything seems tight and it doesn't ride like a buckboard, I'd make sure the SLS reservoir is full of the proper hydraulic fluid and go. I forgot a more

Re: [MBZ] cold(er) weather starting issues?

2006-10-19 Thread Bill Gallagher
Plugging in the block heater to make the engine start points to two possible problems. The heating of the engine by the block heater is enough to cause the fuel to vaporize faster, makes the fuel warmer, taking a major burden off the glow plugs to start the engine I would remove the

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 0W-30

2006-10-01 Thread Bill Gallagher
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_0W-40.aspx See the source for info Bill 1981 300 TD LT Don wrote: John: I think the Mobil 1 brand 0-W-40 is on the MB approved list for diesels. Personally, I stick with the 15-W-50 stuff. I would not run it in ANY MB of any

Re: [MBZ] Oil leaking around Injectors

2006-09-18 Thread Bill Gallagher
Wish it was the hose, but it is motor oil around the injectors. hoping it's not what I fear ... Bill 1981 300 TD Peter Frederick wrote: Most likely the overlfow hoses are going bad and leaking. This will, of course, only get worse. Use only the factory hose to replace them, nothing

Re: [MBZ] Oil leaking around Injectors

2006-09-18 Thread Bill Gallagher
Sounds like there is a bad seal(s) causing the black stuff to ooze out around the injector. The valve cover gasket is good .. have not noticed it when the engine is running will check tomorrow for bubbles. Sounds like an easy job: remove injector and seal, install new seals

[MBZ] Oil leaking around Injectors

2006-09-16 Thread Bill Gallagher
Open the hood today and saw small amount of oil around a couple of injectors. I washed the engine about two weeks ago. Is this a problem TIA Bill 1981 300 TD

Re: [MBZ] OT - Comair crash

2006-09-09 Thread Bill Gallagher
Also to add, there are protocol to follow between tower and the pilot. The control tower is the boss and instructions are given and a response is required, and a confirmation to confirm both parties understand the instructions This policy was established to prevent mis-understand between

[MBZ] Mann New Filter

2006-09-08 Thread Bill Gallagher
Anyone hear about this for MB Diesels??? Available for what models ??? http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/479324/5571 Bill 1981 300 TD

Re: [MBZ] Voltage Regulator Test

2006-08-24 Thread Bill Gallagher
Plus, turn on the heater, headlights, flasher, etc to put a load on the system. The voltage should be within a range of about 12.5 to 13.25 volts with and without the load . Bill 1981 399 TD Jim Cathey wrote: I may want to test the VR, but I'm not sure how to do it. Put a

Re: [MBZ] Door locking system

2006-08-21 Thread Bill Gallagher
I had a similar problem on my 300 TD... best to check each actuator at the door, my passenger door front and rear was not working ...check the fuel door, OK, just in case the vacuum tank OK, the rear passage door, OK and the front passenger door was bad To check the lines from one door

Re: [MBZ] Recharging AC

2006-08-17 Thread Bill Gallagher
Jim: The Schrader valve took 2 and a quarter turns to hit bottom recharged the system with only one can and when I told off the hose, heard that good old short blast and then silent ... Should solve the problem Just wonder how much a dealer will charge .??? p.s. did

[MBZ] Recharging AC

2006-08-15 Thread Bill Gallagher
My Low Pressure Value is leaking after I recharged the system, you can see the bubbles coming out. A couple days later, no cold AC. If I press the value after the engine is stopped for several hours, there is still some pressure in the system. When I remove the value, of course the pressure

Re: [MBZ] Recharging AC

2006-08-15 Thread Bill Gallagher
The value itself is leaking under high pressure by seeing the bubbles coming out of it after recharging . I hope it's the value not the casing !!! Bill 1981 300 TD Marshall Booth wrote: Bill Gallagher wrote: My Low Pressure Value is leaking after I recharged the system, you can

Re: [MBZ] 50 ppm Sulphur vs 500ppm

2006-07-29 Thread Bill Gallagher
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/lifestyle/orl-ledestory2006jul20,0,2800016.story?coll=orl-home-lifestyle OK Don wrote: You really need to have oil samples analyzed to determine what your change interval should be. It varies with driving style/location, among many other factors. On

Re: [MBZ] [Bulk] Re: OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-07 Thread Bill Gallagher
If you look at the French, they do the same thing from time to time... Guess the French have influenced the US again Also, there are copyrights to be applied to this issue and most companies will pay fees to use them if allowed by the owner However, denying fees will keep you at a

Re: [MBZ] [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-07 Thread Bill Gallagher
David Brodbeck wrote: Bill Gallagher wrote: If you look at the French, they do the same thing from time to time... The classic example is SECAM, the French TV standard. They had to have something different and incompatible. There's a joke that it stands for Something Essentially

Re: [MBZ] [Bulk] Test and possible move to WA

2006-07-07 Thread Bill Gallagher
The only down side I have hears from my younger brother's in-laws living in Seattle is the rain ... expect a lot of it but other wise a great place to live outsiders seems not to exist like other parts of the US Bill 1981 300 TD Zoltan Finks wrote: Listers, I have not been active

Re: [MBZ] [Bulk] Re: OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-07 Thread Bill Gallagher
To take a quote from American History, and further support Marshall's statement, What is Good for General Motors, is Good for America . GM drives the direction of the auto design and has total resistance government recommendation from better design to safety Unsafe at any Speed, Ralph

Re: [MBZ] [Bulk] Re: OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Bill Gallagher
Forbidden to sell the E in Massachusetts ..should pass if sulfur is low enough says MB locally dealer Bill 1981 300 TD Marshall Booth wrote: George Larribeau wrote: Label on fuel station pump, low sulphur diesel 500 PPM illegal for use in 2007 motor vehicles. I thought this was

Re: [MBZ] [Bulk] Re: 300D oddness

2006-06-14 Thread Bill Gallagher
As you turn sharply, the oil is being forced outward, thus causing the light to come on as it should I think you should check the oil level which should be near the max level Had this issue with a old VW on sharp turns, talking about 1 1/2 quarts oil capacity Bill 1981 300 TD

Re: [MBZ] [Bulk] Wheel Paint

2006-06-11 Thread Bill Gallagher
If you allow the paint to dry more than 24 hours, it is recommended to use 400 grit sand paper. The sanding will permit a course surface for the next layer to paint to bond too if you apply the next layer of paint before 24 hours, the paint is tacky, permitting a good bond with the next

Re: [MBZ] [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: [Fwd: Wheel Paint]

2006-06-11 Thread Bill Gallagher
Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: Bill Gallagher [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 10:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] [Bulk] Re: [Fwd: Wheel Paint]

2006-06-09 Thread Bill Gallagher
I sand blasted my wheels, cleaned them with acetone, several light coats of epoxy primer, several light coasts of base coat, and about 10 light layers of clear coat. I used a professional spray gun..Wheels look better than new cuz no clear coat in that era. suggest used light sprays of each

Re: [MBZ] Mounting rear bumper rubber: 123 vs. 108/109/111

2006-05-12 Thread Bill Gallagher
The rear bumper is not made of steel ... It's that white metal about 1/2 inch thick covered with red plastic or rubber coating I would be careful about making sharp blows on a small surface area ... breaking that cheap white metal Bill 1981 300 TD andrew strasfogel wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion

2006-05-10 Thread Bill Gallagher
Luther: Certainly, you have a very creative mind I am looking at sun and wind as a source of power . Photo cells and a small wind turbine .I am trying to move away from mechanical ...Good luck on your project Bill 1981 300 TD Luther Gulseth wrote: Crazy, some would

[MBZ] Noise in the right rear ...

2006-04-19 Thread Bill Gallagher
Just when you are ready to go on a trip, the right rear of the wagon started making noise on the way home today It sounded like brakes rubbing, brushing, rubbing on metal, making strong and then light contact but sound is consistent regardless of the speed ... took the right rear wheel

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-06 Thread Bill Gallagher
Why is the word Italian used to cure a problem? Can *4r3$ be used to cause the problem in the first place??? Bill 1981 300 TD Not a Italian archer wrote: You might have something there. I knew a farmer who used his old 200D to take as many bags of feed as the car would hold to his

Re: [MBZ] Make your own Biodiesel ???

2006-04-05 Thread Bill Gallagher
URL Please Bill Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: we have a biodiesel list for this stuff you know. Bill Gallagher wrote: Any one have knowledge or experience with making BioDiesel. http://www.biodieselsolutions.com/home/home.asp Give you all the Equipment and like . reminds me

Re: [MBZ] Rust in the trunk

2006-04-05 Thread Bill Gallagher
Plug the little holes: Buy some professional exposy paint and apply thin coats until holes are filled . make sure surface is bare metal.. Bill 1981 300 TD redghost wrote: Jim Cathey is my new best friend. Curse Jim. When he came over a few weeks ago, he was nice enough to want to

[MBZ] Make your own Biodiesel ???

2006-04-04 Thread Bill Gallagher
Any one have knowledge or experience with making BioDiesel. http://www.biodieselsolutions.com/home/home.asp Give you all the Equipment and like . reminds me of making your own wine..TIA Bill 1981 300 TD

Re: [MBZ] UPS vs Fedex

2006-03-30 Thread Bill Gallagher
Look to me the PO guys are displaying Nationalism .I see it at time with customs at the US border coming back to the US. Why do you leave the US, don't like it, is a common question Bill 1981 300 TD andrew strasfogel wrote: My local PO (NW D.C.) is open 7 days a week and

Re: [MBZ] 123 driveline clunking

2006-03-28 Thread Bill Gallagher
I had the same sound in my 123 . MB Dealers in the Boston area wanted $2,000.00 but expect the bill to be about 3 to 4 hundred more ... Had the work done in Canada for $1,200.00 and billed six hours to do the job . replaced the differential gears, mount, and all seals . sounds

Re: [MBZ] Citabria

2006-03-25 Thread Bill Gallagher
In my student pilot days, I can recall seeing a sailplane taking off in tow as I was about 800 feet after take off on a Cessna 150. The tow rope snapped from the sailplane at a estimate elevation of 600 to 500 feet... The pilot of the sailplane make a extreme graceful left bank to position

Re: [MBZ] Citabria

2006-03-25 Thread Bill Gallagher
Keep in mind the lift to weight ratio in a sailplane to a engine driven plane .. lots of room to recovery in a sailplane but it will be a certain crash in a engine driven plane Bill 1981 300 TD OK Don wrote: Truly! Of course, those long wings make most any other kind of turn hard

Re: [MBZ] Smart cars coming to US

2006-03-21 Thread Bill Gallagher
Build your own Smart Car: Cost is nothing .See a lot of them in Canada MB dealer has them on display. http://smartcarusa.digitaldistrict.de/index.php?id=126 Bill 1981 300 TD OK Don wrote: Found in PC Mag of all places -

Re: [MBZ] OT Boats

2006-03-17 Thread Bill Gallagher
Did a search on this subject several months ago, but dropped the project .. Nanni Diesels did convert Mercedes diesel to marine application Mercedes OM636, marine conversion from the 170D sedan produced after ww2 . 38 mpg The sad results, but not final to my liking, is as we all

Re: [MBZ] Front crank seal

2006-03-12 Thread Bill Gallagher
I sometime look at the aircraft industry when it comes to oil and fuel leaks . For example, IIR, if a fuel leak is more than 15 drop per minute, fix the problem . oil leaks somewhat the same . but carry a reserve oil tank to add oil in flight! ( policy many years ago, today

Re: [MBZ] Block Heater Yes or no

2006-03-11 Thread Bill Gallagher
Many years ago, I bought a car with a Audi 4 cylinder motor: Common knowledge at that time, it was very has to start in cold weather, and after a couple of time not starting, I was convinced about common knowledge drained the oil and Mobil One solved the problem Less friction, motor

Re: [MBZ] Block Heater Yes or no

2006-03-11 Thread Bill Gallagher
.or wait until the block heater does it job. Bill 1981 300 TD p.s. no problem starting in places like Arizona, New Mexico, Africa, South America without block heater. very different climatic environment .. Bill Gallagher wrote: Many years ago, I bought a car with a Audi 4 cylinder

Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads

2006-03-10 Thread Bill Gallagher
All the people I work with and my neighbors are on their second or third cars. Total cost for two brand new cars is in the range of 40-65k plus interest cost for some.. they always tease me about my car is under repair most of the times but I tell them in 12 years since I owned the

Re: [MBZ] O ring on oil filter housing

2006-03-10 Thread Bill Gallagher
A long time ago, 8 years or so, had a major oil leak on the housing the garage had it towed and found out the o-ring did not seat properly, a defect installed another o-ring and many miles of happy driving . Bill 1981 300 TD Jim Cathey wrote: Problem: the last few o rings

Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000

2006-03-08 Thread Bill Gallagher
be an impurity too not complete remove by not being burned off Bill 1980 300 TD John Berryman wrote: On Mar 7, 2006, at 4:08 PM, Bill Gallagher wrote: When steel is manufactured, a portion of scrap steel, is added to the furnace... therefore, steel already has rust in it internally

[MBZ] Silver Mold removal

2006-03-08 Thread Bill Gallagher
The side window on the wagon, which is located over the rear wheel on the driver side, has a water leak... I can see some rust on the bottom corner of the window towards the back where the antenna is located. There are silver weathered molds around the window's edge how do you

Re: [MBZ] MELT?

2006-03-05 Thread Bill Gallagher
Al has a melting point of about 1220F .. Bill 1981 300 TD [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you recall the material used to make the engine block??? Audi made a diesel engine at the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans. The new Audi R10 is powered by a completely new 5.5-litre, twelve-cylinder bi-turbo

Re: [MBZ] MELT?

2006-03-05 Thread Bill Gallagher
of a car in a fire..of course, water cools the heads and others, but a car fire, nothing to cool the part, will melt/deform under the high heat Bill 1981 300 TD David Brodbeck wrote: Bill Gallagher wrote: Al has a melting point of about 1220F .. Isn't the melting point

Re: [MBZ] MELT?

2006-03-05 Thread Bill Gallagher
Bill 1981 300 TD Brian Chase wrote: Since aluminum is the topic of the moment, I do believe I had some TRW forged aluminum pistons installed as part of the rebuild of my 440 c.i. V8. They would take some heat, wouldn't they? Brian From: Bill Gallagher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Diesel fuel and Jet Fuel

2006-03-04 Thread Bill Gallagher
A friend of mine filled his tank with gasoline in Alabama several years ago got about 4 miles and the diesel engine went dead .he has no good words for the MB dealer: Felt the south was getting back at a yank again. Dealer took two days to do the job, he was forced to fly to

Re: [MBZ] Diesel fuel and Jet Fuel

2006-03-04 Thread Bill Gallagher
JP4 is very, very old, IIR, JP8 is currently produced . Bill 1981 300 TD Mitch Haley wrote: Marshall Booth wrote: Mercedes diesels run rather well on Jet fuel. They run better on #2 diesel though. If you pay the federal and state road tax, the price of the jet fuel will be quite

Re: [MBZ] Diesel fuel and Jet Fuel

2006-03-04 Thread Bill Gallagher
Do you recall the material used to make the engine block??? Audi made a diesel engine at the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans. The new Audi R10 is powered by a completely new 5.5-litre, twelve-cylinder bi-turbo TDI engine which is extremely economical and quiet. Believe it or not made Made from

Re: [MBZ] Door seals

2006-03-03 Thread Bill Gallagher
My driver's door has a wind noise just in real cold weather like 20F and below.. years ago the MB dealer told me it needs a new door-cost $2,000.00 Went on a cruise instead Reading the threads, seems like the upper door hinge just needs to be move about a 1/8 inch or less to

Re: [MBZ] Door seals

2006-03-03 Thread Bill Gallagher
Just put cotton in the right ear is a low cost solution ... get some at your next doctor's visit . never guess what it will be used for ... bill 1981 300 TD John Berryman wrote: On Mar 2, 2006, at 9:11 PM, Marshall Booth wrote: VERY good suggestion!! Marshall --

Re: [MBZ] Door Hinge Grease Application

2006-03-03 Thread Bill Gallagher
What other grease fittings are on a 123/126 bill 1981 300 TD Marshall Booth wrote: Christopher McCann wrote: OK, apologize in advance for the stupid questions, but where do you lubricate on the hinges? Is there a zerk or just a tight spot? If you mean a 124/201 or later car

Re: [MBZ] Headlight Troubles

2006-03-03 Thread Bill Gallagher
About a month ago my windshield wipers went dead driving to Canada...temp about 5F, wind speed of 30 plus mph and blowing snow had to drive about 10 miles to find cover from the wind in back of a truck stop ...checking the fuse and it was not blown, taking the fuse out, showed small

Re: [MBZ] OT...sprechen Sie Deutsch?

2006-03-02 Thread Bill Gallagher
Here are a couple of translations sites I use, it's free, for Spanish and French Russian along with about 20 other languages One should have a fair knowledge of the language, not for beginners Bill 1981 300 TD http://ets.freetranslation.com/ http://babelfish.altavista.com/

Re: [MBZ] W123 power steering

2006-03-01 Thread Bill Gallagher
Use a good quality ATF to replenish as much as you can after a suction device .. a few days later do it again and then some days later again, use Mobile ATF sysc to complete the process Bill OK Don wrote: Looks like a troll On 2/28/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] W123 power steering

2006-03-01 Thread Bill Gallagher
Keep in mind the general principal of sys oil .covers the internal parts with a slippery slime, good for a broad range of temp from -20 to 100 plus degrees, cleans the engine, improved MPG, less engine noise in diesels, etc dino oil does the opposite compared to sys oil ...old

Re: [MBZ] Droopy glove box door

2006-02-22 Thread Bill Gallagher
I wonder if the door hinges where bend down too much by the heavy weight of baby Tarzan sitting on the door and of course, moving up and down like babies often do .bend the hinges back a bit Bill 1981 300 TD andrew strasfogel wrote: Does someone have the fix for a tilted glove

[MBZ] Rear End tilts down a bit on Left side

2006-02-20 Thread Bill Gallagher
It happens most of the timenotice the rear end is tilts downward about 2 inches when parked on a level surface but some other days, a rare few now, it is level . I changed the hydro fluid and filter about 5 months ago and now the fluid is blackish in color. Have not made a visual

Re: [MBZ] Rear End tilts down a bit on Left side

2006-02-20 Thread Bill Gallagher
20, 2006, at 01:06 PM, Bill Gallagher wrote: It happens most of the timenotice the rear end is tilts downward about 2 inches when parked on a level surface but some other days, a rare few now, it is level . I changed the hydro fluid and filter about 5 months ago and now the fluid

[MBZ] 240 convert to marine

2006-01-09 Thread Bill Gallagher
Can a 240 diesel be used in a marine application Parts are available to convert ??? and finally, how much HP and weight of a 240 diesel motor? TIA Bill 1981 300 TD

[MBZ] Rusty

2005-12-31 Thread Bill Gallagher
Just like to thank Rusty for his fine service during 2005 and throughout the years Happy New Year to you Rusty and to all the members of the MB List. Bill 1981 300 TD

Re: [MBZ] diesel idling story

2005-10-29 Thread Bill Gallagher
http://www.espar.com/ http://www.eberspaecher.com/en/heiz/heiz.htm BILL Luther Gulseth wrote: My company has what's called an Auxillary Power Unit (APU). It is a small 1 cyl diesel engine mounted right under the cab. Is electronically controlled, has an a/c compressor, and heater

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