Re: [MBZ] MB Diesel Powered Grand Cherokee

2007-12-11 Thread pm7088
I sued in small claim's court. Paint (silver) was flaking off my '92 Dakota, judgement was $1200 for me. Pete -- Original message -- From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Kevin Kraly wrote: > > > > When I bought the '07 Dodge Diesel pickup, the salesman > > basic

Re: [MBZ] I'll be gone for awhile

2007-12-10 Thread pm7088
If I wanted rust, I'd work on my Metrpolitan. Ask Dave! Pete -- Original message -- From: "Sunil Hari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > if you want a sh***y 4-speed 240D, I have one for you - rusty but > mechanically sound! > > On Dec 9, 2007 8:09 PM, E M wrote: > > > Wishin

Re: [MBZ] I'll be gone for awhile

2007-12-10 Thread pm7088
Familiar? Kinda, they have been in to tinker with my heart 8 times. Now that it seems to be good, the Doc is going to make a visit to my belly! I'm thinking that I now understand the significance of all the Yachting magazines in his waiting room. Pete -- Original message ---

Re: [MBZ] Synthetic Oils

2007-12-06 Thread pm7088
I used to use a vacume gage to set timing & mixture. Sweet running but you had to redo in 5KMI! Pete -- Original message -- From: "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Yep - as hard as it is to believe, we used to tune all sorts of engines > without the benefit of a single

Re: [MBZ] Synthetic Oils

2007-12-06 Thread pm7088
This has been beaten to death. But, you have chosen to dispose of oil that has about 80% of it's value left. Do you do this with fuel also? Scotch? If you "Don't mind the extra cost", how about running the oil longer and sending that money to Shriner's Hospital? Pete -- Original

Re: [MBZ] Going to Look at a 115

2007-12-05 Thread PM7088
"In Frame" O'haul on my 17 year ols DAUGHTER's Datsun. Guess who went down below while I honed, she cleaned up the mess, than I washed with soap, she cleaned again, I sprayed lotsa oil, she cleaned again. Gues who NEVER let her oil run low! Pete -- Original message --

Re: [MBZ] Diesel powered Dodge Dakota

2007-12-05 Thread pm7088
Check frame rot on older Ranger/Mazda. My neighbor paid big bucks od Head Gasket and other stuff, 3 weeks later his truck sagged inhalf! Pete -- Original message -- From: John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Curt Raymond wrote: > > Its starting to show some significant

Re: [MBZ] Synthetic Oils

2007-12-05 Thread pm7088
?? Dumb Look?? Use your bike? You'r missing the obvious, you do not hate to drain your oil to pull a sample. Kinda like haveing a blood test, just take a small amount out. SOP in large equipment, will also work for you. Pete -- Original message -- From: Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] Synthetic Oils

2007-12-04 Thread pm7088
I'm a Yankee (Ask Rusty), no sense throwing it away until it's used up! Pete -- Original message -- From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I just had the oil tested by Larry's system in the 300D 2.5. I ran it 13K > and the soot was .9 out of 2.0 allowed. So

Re: [MBZ] Synthetic Oils

2007-12-04 Thread pm7088
I've found after many samples that the f-soot burden in MY engine was liniar, I had about 25% at 5KMI that I had at 20KMI. Seems pretty simple to pull a sample at 10KMI, wait a few days for the results, adjust for windage and go from there. Pete -- Original message --

Re: [MBZ] Oh, all right then, it IS an oil thread

2007-12-04 Thread pm7088
Ditto in Connecticut! Pete -- Original message -- From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > IIRC Marshall used to say that 15-50 would flow as well as 5-40 except in > the most extreme cold climates. Therefore I use 15w-50 year round here in > NE. > Dwight >

Re: [MBZ] Synthetic Oils

2007-12-04 Thread pm7088
Curt, Why Change it? My car ran 20KMI between changes. Pull a sample and have it analyzed, I'm betting you are only 50% depleted. Pete -- Original message -- From: Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I've oft considered becoming an Amsoil distributor but I gotta

Re: [MBZ] Powerstroke question

2007-12-01 Thread pm7088
My 2wd '95 Auto PSD does 18 when empty on highway, 20mpg if you run 55mph. When towing 11,000 lbs., It does about 12 @ 60mph. -- Pete Arnold Your mileage may vary. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Early withdrawal may result in interest penalty. Do not pass Go, do not colle

Re: [MBZ] Powerstroke question

2007-12-01 Thread pm7088
I have a '95 with 28?Kmi. Body is rough, no rust, 2wd, a work truck. I would think it's a $5,000 truck. Pete On Sat, 01 Dec 2007 13:04:36 -0600, you wrote: >So what about a 95 dually, crew cab with 280k with a bad trans and needs >high pressure oil pump, is it worth $1200? > -- Regards, P

Re: [MBZ] Microwave oven habits (was: OT Safety of X-rays)

2007-11-30 Thread pm7088
I think you'll find that a skull cap made of aluminum foil will correct that. Pete, Remembering the fellow on TV who could taste the radiation at Three Mile Island. That debacle set this countries energy program back 25 years. Crap, now we're behind the French in a technology we invented. O

Re: [MBZ] OT Safety of X-rays

2007-11-30 Thread pm7088
Benifit FAR out weighs the risk. If you do not believe this, fine. Pete, who's life has been enhanced if not saved by diagnostic x-ray. -- Original message -- From: "Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > How can it harmful yet the fear of it be unfounded or foolhardy? >

Re: [MBZ] OT Safety of X-rays

2007-11-30 Thread pm7088
Diagnostic X-Rays are harmful Crossing the Street is Dangerous Unfounded fear of either is foolhardy. -- Regards, Peter T. Arnold 2007 HHR, 2.4L/Auto, LT2, 19Kmi, No problems! 1987 300SDL 286 KMI Relocated to Cleveland, home of R&R 1995 F-250 PowerChoke 199Kmi 1954 Metropolitan Convertibl

Re: [MBZ] '82 300SD Seat Bottom Cover & Pad Replacement

2007-11-28 Thread pm7088
New: Rusty Formerl Pharted in by unknown: Kalib Pete -- Original message -- From: "Peter Van Pelt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Could use a little advice. I woke up this morning to find that the seat > bottom cover and pad of my front passenger seat had been slashed with a

Re: [MBZ] New refrigerant

2007-11-19 Thread pm7088
You've never worked around industrial ammonia!!! Pete -- Original message -- From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > That's exactly what they said about gasoline ~100 years ago. > > -Dave Walton > > > On Nov 19, 2007 9:34 AM, wrote: > > Would be nasty in a car.

Re: [MBZ] New refrigerant

2007-11-19 Thread pm7088
Would be nasty in a car. An accident hard enogh to rupture the system would make the entire accident scene unapproachable to emergancy services. Pete -- Original message -- From: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Ammonia is another good refrigerant. Not so good when

Re: [MBZ] My 300SDL going to Charity Soon

2007-11-19 Thread pm7088
Only if you live in continetal United State. Seriously, I parked it 8 months ago, things could happen. Started up after that long sleep with 2 glows. Car ran 100% when parked, even had cold A/C! Pete -- Original message -- From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [MBZ] FW: aerodiesel New Subaru Boxer Diesel Engine

2007-11-12 Thread PM7088
Several "Boss Hosses" around here. They often show up at cruise nights. One of the fellows has a nitrous bottle on his. Now, that must be a ride Pete -- Original message -- From: "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > On Nov 12, 2007 9:50 AM, Kevin wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Bosch Nozzles

2007-11-10 Thread PM7088
I was Q.C. guy at a high quality fastener house a few years ago. At the time, you could buy a pound of HIGH Quality Japaneese fasteners cheaper than a pound of raw steel here! Those cap screws would pass ALL tests. Today, most of the high quality cap screws come fron off shore. ;-( Pete ---

Re: [MBZ] Blinker weirdness

2007-11-07 Thread pm7088
> That's what happens when you have a bulb out. Or a bad connection > to one, which amounts to the same thing. Even my '60 Falcon has > this feature. > > -- Jim > That was a common option on the 60' Falcon. In order to get it, you had to delete the Rocker Arm oiling system. BTDT Pete ___

[MBZ] 2nd Request CarFax Request

2007-11-04 Thread pm7088
Hate to be a pest, this is getting important Would someone be kind enough to run this thru CarFAx? 3d7la38c93g785540 Should be a '03 Dodge P/U -- Regards, Peter T. Arnold 2007 HHR, 2.4L/Auto, LT2, 17Kmi, No problems! 1987 300SDL 280KMI Inherited by Grandson 1995 F-250 PowerCho

Re: [MBZ] 126 wanted

2007-11-02 Thread PM7088
My 300SDL is available, needs sunroof repair & Paint. Parked it last spring, in Connecticut. It was running very well. No interest from my Grandson. Pete -- Original message -- From: "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Dad's work friend is looking for a 126. There is a '

Re: [MBZ] Am I seeing TVs in front seats of cars?

2007-11-01 Thread PM7088
When my kids were at the PIA age, we had a huge 1976 Chebby Impala Wagon. We would take long trips with all the seats down, no seat belt of course ;-( If they got rowdy, a tab of the brakes would slide then up front for "The Swift Slap of Justice" Igor Name changed to protect the guilty

Re: [MBZ] King pin Grease OIL

2007-10-17 Thread pm7088
I get mine at N.A.P.A. Pete -- Original message -- From: "M.Affzaal.Khan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Oddly my power washer specifies 30 grade non detergent oil in the pump. > not quite readily available everywhere. > > mak > > > > Of course there are important differen

Re: [MBZ] axle needed 79 300TD

2007-10-08 Thread pm7088
Opps. Tom's making light of the "Part's Diety" On Columbus day no less. I for one am greatfull fot the fact that the dedicated staff at BUYMYVARIOUS are all working! Pete, The Token Yankee -- Original message -- From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I t

Re: [MBZ] GPS receivers

2007-09-27 Thread pm7088
If you want to NOTHING but navigate, look at refurb Garmin 2610 . Mine does 100% job at that, no frills. Old tech, holds entire country of maps, big screen, bright, only works in the car {no BAttery}. Pete -- Original message -- From: Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [MBZ] OT Saab two-strokes (was 2-stroke diesels)

2007-09-21 Thread pm7088
Monte Carlo engines had tri-carbs, one for each hole! Monster noise with air cleaner off! Pete -- Original message -- From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > OK Don wrote: > > > > The original Sonett had the 3 cyl. 2 cycle engine. > > I doubted that, so I

Re: [MBZ] Why no 2 stroke diesels

2007-09-20 Thread PM7088
-- Original message -- From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > archer wrote: > > Germany built a three cylinder two cycle car, > > Who did that, DKW? NSU/Auto Union/Audi? > The Saab had an oil measuring cup in the gas cap, I think you were supposed > to put regular

Re: [MBZ] Sunroof quit

2007-09-19 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: "Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Any thoughts regarding why that silly hex nut just spins and won't tighten? > > And any thoughts on how in the meantime I can get the roof to seal up? > On my 300SDL, I got the sunroof somewhet clos

Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD

2007-09-14 Thread PM7088
I'd like one for my POWERSTROKE! Is shipping included? Happy Moose day.. Pete -- Original message -- From: "Rusty Cullens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > My transmissions are $1795.00, they come with a torque converter and a 2 > year warranty. > > Rusty Cullens >

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