Re: [MBZ] R-12 Freon

2006-03-08 Thread Brian Baker
I've had good luck with it. I've been using it as a test refridgerent for almost 8 months now. And for your convienence, in the same car with no problems. No affiliation at all with envirosafe. - Original Message - From: Anthony Galioto [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED];

Re: [MBZ] OT: oil change humor - quite funny

2006-02-08 Thread Brian Baker
Sigh...been there!!! Brian from Columbia MO. - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 5:13 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT: oil change humor - quite funny OIL CHANGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR WOMEN:

[MBZ] 240D for sale in Missouri

2006-02-07 Thread Brian Baker
I have reluctantly decided it is time for my 'ol faithful 82 240D to go to a new home. If anyone is interested contact me privately on email for details or to make offer. If I can't sell it to someone on the list it will go as a trade, and who knows who will end up trashing it from there!

[MBZ] OT. diesel radio controlled car

2006-01-22 Thread Brian Baker
For you RC fans, a diesel engine for your remote controlled car. (found by accident while searching for something else) NO affilliation, etc! http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-TETHER-CAR-diesel-engine-NEW-Russian-NR_W0QQitemZ6029784584QQcategoryZ34062QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Brian from Columbia MO '82

Re: [MBZ] WTF?

2005-12-29 Thread Brian Baker
Those would be worth some money if the seller would have cleaned her boyfriends vomit from them before taking the photo. Brian from Columbia MO 82 240D 289,3XX (currently buzzing happily along) - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

[MBZ] Looking to upgrade next spring.

2005-11-08 Thread Brian Baker
I would like to upgrade next spring to a newer diesel Benz. Say like an '84 300D or similar. My current 240D may soon be offered for sale, (see the map for Harrisburg MO. for picture.) Looking also to upgrade from the w123 body. Contact me offlist if you want details on the 240D. Brian from

Re: [MBZ] FORTY CENT Diesel price jump today here!

2005-10-04 Thread Brian Baker
Yes there is a chain called Kum-n-Go. I have seen them in some of my southern travels, oops, I mean down yonder. Brian from Columbia MO '82 240D 287,6XX - Original Message - From: Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: [MBZ] R-12

2005-08-07 Thread Brian Baker
Thanks George, I'll give that water hose trick a try first, but I suspect I may be a bit overcharged anyway, it does seem to short cycle when the high side pressure creeps up after a few minutes. Brian from Columbia MO. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] R-12

2005-08-06 Thread Brian Baker
How many lbs does your system take and how many did you put in? takes 2.2lbs r12/installed 28oz of 134 Did you use gauges? highlow side? pressure? ambiant temperature? Low side after 28oz of 134 = 24psi. high side after running a bit 260+ temp measured in front of the condensor = 104+F center

Re: [MBZ] R-12

2005-08-06 Thread Brian Baker
everything looks right. Did you pull a vacuum prior to filling? how long? how many inches? pulled vac to 26 inches for about an hour. Do you know if the cycling switch is adjustable? if so you may need to bring it down a bit and make it cycle longer. Don't know. Brian from Columbia MO '82 240D

Re: [MBZ] R-12

2005-08-06 Thread Brian Baker
Were you using a venturi pump or piston pump? Piston pump. The vacuum held with valve closed. Brian from Columbia mo

Re: [MBZ] squeaky something

2005-07-06 Thread Brian Baker
- Original Message - From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 1:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] squeaky something Brian Baker wrote: The rear hubs on both sides are very hot to the touch after a short trip, (say less

[MBZ] squeaky something

2005-07-05 Thread Brian Baker
I have been trying without success to diagnose a squeaky sound from somewhere in my 240D. This seems to happen while just rolling along a country road, usually after touching the brakes. The sound of a bird or cricket chirping will occure for 3 or 4 revolutions of the wheels and is quite