Re: [MBZ] W123 sideshafts

Where do I find DaveM website for dealer prices? Cheers Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] W123 sideshafts

Yep its South Africa - was wondering if VW beetle OM split boots would work? Anyone coming to the soccer world cup here in June Peter On 6 April 2010 06:05, Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 22:41:03 -0500 OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Ah - forgot that.

Re: [MBZ] W123 sideshafts

. Order three or four of the real MB kits, apply some shade-tree ingenuity and I'll bet you can figure it out. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter Merle Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 12:11 PM

[MBZ] W123 sideshafts

Besides the complicated boot replacement according to the book is there a simplified solution. A friend has had two boot failures in quick succession and up to no we have just replaced entire shaft from a scrap yard but supply is limited. Does the joint get lubricated from the diff? Peter

[MBZ] OM617 using water / oil in water

A friend of mine has an Om617 in a Gwagen that he wants to sell . Unfortunately it uses water and oil appears in coolant. Now this engine was running well untill cam chain broke. Engine was repaired at great expense ( ~$5000 ) but has used water ever since. Now he has taken head off the engine and

[MBZ] Fitting a 240D W123 engine in to W115

I'm sure it can be done with a little surgery , I have a friend that has a toasted 240D in a W115 chassis and now wants to replace it with a W123 240D engine. I know the oil filter housing from the W123 will not fit - but can one transfer the oil filter unit from the broken engine to the new one?

[MBZ] Injector Nozzles

HAve any of you used Monark injector nozzles ? I wonder ho wthey compaed to the Indian made Bosch's . Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] Viscous fan coupler

I am attempting to repair my OM603 fan coupler - it unit does not appear to have more resistance when hot ( 90deg + ) hot or with control pin ( under the bi-mettalic strip ) removed. How does one inject for silicone fluid into the unit and how does one know when its enough? PEter

Re: [MBZ] Febi Parts

Febi Bilstein are not related at all to the Bilstein comapany that makes shockabsorbers. Their website is www.febi.de. Have used their branded parts and they are very good often from the OEM supplier. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] Removing, was: Balancing a drive shaft, etc.

diese seite zu gelenkw - translates to this side towards driveshaft. Getriebe is gearbox, kw has nothing whatsoever to do with power in this context Peter 2009/9/27 OK Don okd...@gmail.com My thanks to all - I'll install it with the writing towards the shaft --- On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 10:15

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler bypass

The 240D's in S Africa did not come with oil coolers, only 300D ( non turbo ) So I'm sure its quite same to run without the cooler Peter 2009/9/8 Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Assuming this repair makes the massive oil leak quit I probably will switch to Mobil 1 again, at least for the

Re: [MBZ] bye bye Marshall

When did the list actually start? I have been on /off over many years . Marshall always helped out and made sense of many things than perflexed one Peter 2009/8/13 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net But we have you now. --R Gary Hurst wrote: marshall is historically the only

Re: [MBZ] Transmission #

yes 2009/8/9 LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net Hi Gang - My transmission # is 722418 02 978225 - Does that mean I have a 722.4 transmission? Thanks to all - LarryT 91 300D Demand that any Health care reform that gets passed, must force members of the Legislative, Judicial Executive

[MBZ] hole in block 240D

Bought a Gwagen with an additional blown 240D engine , big end failure at #1 which threw a rod and punched a hole in block . Was wondering if the block is repairable? Main bearing foundations not affected . I don't want it but was hoping someone might be able to use it - or do I sell it for

Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

So Mercedes Lost another wack of money through Chrysler. Here in South Africa Mercedes currently markets and distributes Chrysler products - I wonder what happens now ? Peter 2009/4/29 Tom Hargrave tharg...@hiwaay.net UAW will have 55%, FIAT will start with less than 20% but will eventually

[MBZ] OIl Analysis - High Copper and Iron

Did my first oil analysis on my Om617 300D. This engine I overhauled some 5 years and 8 km ago ( I assembled all myself ) . After initial fill its run on Mobil 1 only . Oil analysis came up with high Copper - @ 29 ppm and Iron @ 71 ppm . Lab report said that this could possibly be pump wear (

Re: [MBZ] OIl Analysis - High Copper and Iron

that. In my 240D I run Delvac 1300 because of that. Of course that car leaks a quart in ~200 miles because of bad oil cooler lines... -Curt Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:00:08 +0200 From: Peter Merle merle.pe...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] OIl Analysis - High Copper and Iron To: Mercedes Discussion List

[MBZ] 280SE W126

After having lived on MB diesels ranging from the 180D ponton to the W124 300D I will probably take the plunge and buy a W126 280SE. ( The car is low mileage 5miles ) . Firstly how does one adapt to not having to wait to glow before starting ! I might have to see a therapist ! Seriously what

Re: [MBZ] 280SE W126

2009/3/25 OK Don okd...@gmail.com I always considered that time as dedicated to letting the fuel pump get the system up to ooperating pressure before starting the car. Same sequence as the Diesels - get in, turn key on, curse the buzzer, fasten seat belt, start the car. . Firstly how does

[MBZ] Got my OM617 running on trolley

Check it out - my OM617 ( Car's name Blommie given by previous owner ) running on a stand need to make a dashboard for it and would like to run it as a generator one day Peter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muPUAyaw1H8 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed...

Re: [MBZ] 300GD

617's ran up to 1990 in the G's ( 460 series ) . There are some 300GD 463's in the USA. For the best english language G forum go to http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=57 Peter 2009/1/16 Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net Would this have a 60x engine? One presumes the

Re: [MBZ] 300GD

Can't be 616's if its a 300. Up to 1990 - 617 , post 1990 603, 606 Peter 2009/1/16 ernest breakfield erne...@backyardengineering.org from what i've seen, early 300GDs seemed to have either the 616 or 617 (non-turbo). cheers! e Curt Raymond wrote: Drl... Would this have a 60x

Re: [MBZ] New repair DVD's available

Only came across the infoaccess DVD's for $95 - there could not find the part numbers you listed on site? PEter 2009/1/9 relng...@aol.com MBUSA has released 2 new DVD's for W203 W211 chassis...first time they have released customer(client) repair info before the models were replaced! List

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

Which merc are they based on? Here in SA no one is interested in buying American vehicles - the Japs , European and now Chinese have the market Peter 2009/1/7 Steve MacSween steve.macsw...@videotron.ca There are no reasonably priced competent wrenches left in my area for the older cars. The

[MBZ] Idle speed control w124 300D

My 87 300D idle speed control stops working when under the hood temps get high. Idle then runs up to around 1700 rpm . The voltage going to the idle servo on the inj pump also then increases to 12V from the normal 2.5 - 3.5 V. Anyone got any idea what the cause of this is? Peter --

Re: [MBZ] Rear License plate backing

2008/12/24 Tom Savage tesav...@gmail.com Peter Merle wrote: Here in S .Africa one got a Chrome ( Stainless Steel ? ) backing plate , very much the same as the front one thats on the EPC. I'l try and find out what the part number is. PEter I've never seen a euro 123s with a rear bracket

[MBZ] Rear License plate backing

I'm trying to find out if US and / or European W123 sedans came with a chromed rear license plate backing plate. Local - South African ones did but I have a German import and that one appears not to have one - not sure if that's correct for that car or not. Anyone know ? PEter -- next

Re: [MBZ] Rear License plate backing

: Re: [MBZ] Rear License plate backing Any such backing plates or frames that I've seen here in NC, USA, are after market, often also displaying somebody's advertisement/dealership, etc. Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Merle merle.pe...@gmail.com

[MBZ] Preserving hydraulics

I am busy stripping a W123 and would like some advice on the preservation storage of brake hydraulic components . Can I use paraffin or ATF in the hydraulics to prevent corrosion? Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Preserving hydraulics

spray the stuff all over the part and wrap it up in brown paper. I'm sure there are similar preservative sprays available in your part of the world. Try a marine engine supplier - they would have something, I'm sure. Dan --- On Sat, 12/13/08, Peter Merle

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on

Hope you get a job soon , its happening down here in South Africa a lot as well Regards Peter 2008/12/10 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Got whacked today at work. I at least have 30 days left there, could have been worse. Will get a severance package after that, but the buying freeze

[MBZ] Compression measurement

After having bought a diesel compression gauge - not the motometer one unfortunately- I find I always got low compression values - around 16 bar. The instrument has a long ( 430 mm ) 1/4 ID pipe going to the non-return value which is at the base of the gauge. Well I did some calculations and the

Re: [MBZ] Compression measurement

The check valve is at the gauge end! This is riduculous as you say. Chinese piece of crap that I paid a lot of money for. PEter 2008/12/11 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] I did some calculations and the volume of the pipe leading up to the gauge is about 13.8 cm3! So what? That's why there

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

). My ACC is erratic but acts the same with two different push button modules, so it must be something else. The monovalve isn't suspect either. On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 9:35 AM, Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a scrap W123 which I am stripping and eventually I will tow

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

Its a 1982 model with a large compressor at the lower left of the engine ( not york ) - not sure if that helps Peter 2008/11/24 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] They don't weigh much, and slow ocean freight might not be all that dear. On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 11:48 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL

[MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

I have a scrap W123 which I am stripping and eventually I will tow it to the breakers yard . Now I want to keep the diff but I see the diff is integral part of the rear suspension and it seems that if the diff it out there is a strong possibility that the rear suspension will fall apart when

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

All I want is the diff the suspension arms can get thrown away- mind you the shocks are Ok , so I might salvage those - the diff seems to also locate the axle in the fore - aft direction ie going through a pot-hole might rip the suspension off. Flat bed call out is expensive here - will cost

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

Thanks guys , the wood substitute should work well. Peter 2008/11/23 Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:35:05 +0200 Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a scrap W123 which I am stripping and eventually I will tow it to the breakers yard . Now I want to keep

[MBZ] Flexidiscs W123

Bought new OEM replacement rubber discs for the propshaft for my W123 and I see no marking indicating orientation. Are they now bi-directional? Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] Flexidiscs W123

, and the FSM didn't mention anything related to orientation. On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 9:29 PM, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:23:39 +0200 Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bought new OEM replacement rubber discs for the propshaft for my W123 and I see

Re: [MBZ] Oil analysis problem

-but those carboned rings really sound like the problem - but I wonder what caused it the 1st time? Any idea? Later -- Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts - Original Message - From: Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] Oil analysis problem

Porsche Posters/Weber parts - Original Message - From: Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 4:04 AM Subject: [MBZ] Oil analysis problem Sent oil samples from my 5 300D 's to the lab ( 3 x W123's , 1x 300GD

[MBZ] Oil analysis problem

Sent oil samples from my 5 300D 's to the lab ( 3 x W123's , 1x 300GD ( OM617 ) and 1xW124 ) and got satisfatcory results from 3 off them . The one W123 ( the only one running Mobil 1 ) had high levels of Copper and Iron ( 29 and 71 ppm ) after 2000 km. Sodium, Siicon, Al , Cr , particulates, soot

Re: [MBZ] Oil analysis problem

the previous owner using cheap oil... -Curt Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:04:15 +0200 From: Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Oil analysis problem To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Sent

Re: [MBZ] Peter's 300GD

They were offically sold here so is not grey market. Can be used as daily driver - I get 10 -11 l/100 km. Peter 2008/10/26 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Max Dillon wrote: Peter, How do you like your 300GD? Is it a grey-market truck? I think they were officially exported to South Africa.

Re: [MBZ] Remember this?

Its definitely a non turbo -can tell by the vin number and engine number Peter 2008/10/10 Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] My wife loves this color combination and adores the interior so I was interested in it. Then the price when crazy and the questions started. The guy is obviously not being

Re: [MBZ] Strange intermittent idling problem

Just a view from South Africa - here biodiesel is priced as just below regular diesel so its not worth it ( energy density is some 10 % less ) + its quality is dubious. WVO is arround a third of the price of diesel here it become pure economics ( if you don't count all the hassels with WVO) ) to

Re: [MBZ] Strange intermittent idling problem

running WVO, the injection pump may have suffered damage and in turn cause this symptom. I have seen that before. Insufficiently heated or poorly filtered WVO will trash an IP in short order. Mathieu www.oldworldauto.com On Oct 7, 2008, at 4:29 PM, Peter Merle wrote: A friend of mine

Re: [MBZ] Strange intermittent idling problem

Thanks for that valuable info , will recommend to friend to check compressions / valve clearance etc . Peter 2008/10/8 Mathieu J. Cama [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Oct 8, 2008, at 12:23 PM, Peter Merle wrote: This engine has been driven has been using WVO for arround 12000 km . It is using

[MBZ] Strange intermittent idling problem

A friend of mine brought his W123 300D ( Non turbo ) to me to try and sort out his intermittent idle problem. - Usually the engine purrs nicely but then every now and then the idle speed drops and engine runs roughly. When this occurs I isolated the problem to #1 cyl - ( by disconnecting each

Re: [MBZ] Strange intermittent idling problem

What do you think it is Mitch? I have introduced a new injector to #1 and it made no difference. Peter 2008/10/7 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Swap #1 and #2 injectors, see what happens. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Spill timing an OM603

Thanks guys Peter On 11/09/2008, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No Peter Merle wrote: Can one time an OM603 using the spill timing method? If so what are the specs. Thanks Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

[MBZ] Spill timing an OM603

Can one time an OM603 using the spill timing method? If so what are the specs. Thanks Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Spill timing an OM603

Do you have a link for the tool supplier? Have you tried using the eyeball method described in the Haynes MAnual? Peter 2008/9/10 John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Peter Merle wrote: Can one time an OM603 using the spill timing method? If so what are the specs. Not to my knowledge. I don't

Re: [MBZ] Spill timing an OM603

assumptions right? Peter 2008/9/10 John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Peter Merle wrote: Do you have a link for the tool supplier? Have you tried using the eyeball method described in the Haynes MAnual? http://www.w124performance.com/images/tools/IP__RIV_tool.jpg Here is one of the other

Re: [MBZ] Spill timing an OM603

why do you have to remove the fan though? Peter 2008/9/10 John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Peter Merle wrote: How would you do the timing using the lock tool? I guess the steps would be 1. Remove IP ( do you need to remove Manifold and or oil filter housing? 2. Set IP to 15 deg BTDC using

[MBZ] Om617 fitting into W126

How difficult will it be to get a manual tranny Om617 ( non -turbo ) to fit into a W126 ? Here in SA we did not get the 300SD 's and furthur the 300SD only came in auto tranny. I have a spare OM617 non turbo and gearbox thay I was thinking of fitting into a 280SE body. Peter

Re: [MBZ] Om617 fitting into W126

Will the W123 / or the W126 280SE manual tranny linkages work? 280Se manuals I believe are available here. PEter 2008/8/23 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Peter Merle wrote: How difficult will it be to get a manual tranny Om617 ( non -turbo ) to fit into a W126 ? Here in SA we did not get

Re: [MBZ] best way to start worn out diesel

Unfortunately my SA spec OM617 does not have a threaded hole for the block heater - there is a normal welsch plug . Thanks for the tips Peter 2008/7/10 Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED]: It seems than at Wed, 9 Jul 2008 22:19:45 +0200, Peter wrote: My old w123 300D is on its last 10km ,

[MBZ] best way to start worn out diesel

My old w123 300D is on its last 10km , compression +- 15 bar and it currently requires about 12 sec of glowing ( new type plugs ) and seconds of cranking at 10degC ambient. Now the question is do you glow twice and possibly reduce cranking time , or reduce glow time and crank more - there is

[MBZ] W123 with 2.3 millon km for sale

[MBZ] W124 300D anti jerk

I see that according to the epc my vehicle should have the anti jerk unit mounted on the inj pump. Mine does not have it and its not very pleasant to drive in that in surges when shifting gears ( manual tranny ). can the pump work without the anti jerk? Not sure if previous owner removed it but I

[MBZ] W124 300D rough start

My W124 300D has a slight roughness/ engine speed wouble for the first 5 sec after a cold start - otherwise smooth. HAve checked injector spray pattern and balanced pressures. Checked glowplugs all draw +_18A. Is this normal? - i have a friend that has the same phenomenen. Peter

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug testing

It's a Beru plug and glowing at the base of the tip and not the end - see picture - so when you look down the injector hole you see no glowing tip. I suspect its not effective anymore as the car suddenly battled to start . I only visually checked glowplugs as I was about to reinsert the

[MBZ] MW Pump delivery valves

I had a look at the delivery valves as I suspected that these could be one of the reasons fro the poor starting of my $750 300D now named Vuka after a Chinese scooter that sells for the same price here. There are are light markings on the valve surface - see picture . Does this look OK or should

[MBZ] Afterglow

Which mercedes series did they introduce afterglow to assist smooth idling when cold? For how long does it afterglow for ? Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Looking for 220V Om617 block heater

Normal = pressed cap This engine is for the South African market so I guess they decided a block heater is not required even though it can get to -12 deg here in winter Peter 2008/5/31 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Discovered my block has a normal core plug where the threaded block heater

Re: [MBZ] Looking for 220V Om617 block heater

You're right! Peter 2008/6/1 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Normal = pressed cap This engine is for the South African market so I guess they decided a block heater is not required even though it can get to -12 deg here in winter So, the real question is whether or not your cap was

Re: [MBZ] MW Pump delivery valves

Just some dust settling on them ! Peter 2008/6/1 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]: There are light markings on the [delivery] valve surface Does this look OK or should they be thrown away? I don't know anything about these, really, but that thing looks rough. (Nice shot with the EOS,

Re: [MBZ] Looking for 220V Om617 block heater

Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 12:43 PM Subject: [MBZ] Looking for 220V Om617 block heater

[MBZ] Glow plug testing

I discovered much to my amazement that one of my glow plugs measures OK ( +- 1 ohm ) and draws 17 A from the battery yet does not glow! Has anyone had this before ? Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

[MBZ] Looking for 220V Om617 block heater

I'm looking for a block heater for my tired 300D to nurse it through the winter here in Capetown. The agents want $500 ! anyone know who sells aftermarket ones? BTW where does it mount on the block ? PEter Merle ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] Looking for 220V Om617 block heater

BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 12:43 PM Subject: [MBZ] Looking for 220V Om617 block heater

Re: [MBZ] Looking for 220V Om617 block heater

Seems like you get 2 kinds , one that fits in the M14 threaded hole near starter motor and another in the M38 ? threaded hole in the cylinder head? Any know for sure. Rusty what size thread does your have ? Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] Looking for 220V Om617 block heater

came accross this picture - not sure what thread size is - will this fit in the block drain hole? http://s285.photobucket.com/albums/ll57/petermerle/?action=viewcurrent=M617BlockHeater.jpg Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D losing compression??

] On Behalf Of Peter Merle Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 1:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 300D losing compression?? Engine was bored to 91.5mm ( Yes it is allowed check EPC and Mercedes OEM piston A6170301917 ) was used. HEad was redone using only OEM parts , including new

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D losing compression??

Engine was bored to 91.5mm ( Yes it is allowed check EPC and Mercedes OEM piston A6170301917 ) was used. HEad was redone using only OEM parts , including new guides all round . Oil consumption has increased from and initial 0.2 to approx 0.5 l /1000 km. Engineering shop was one that services the

[MBZ] W123 300D loosing compression??

My W123 300D seems to be slowly deteriorating. Oil consumption has increased , compression is down to min 16 bar. I had overhauled this engine myself about 4 years and 7km ago . Did all the correct stuff , new pistons , timing chain , oil pump etc etc , pump recalibrated , injectors checked

Re: [MBZ] Go Vote Tomorrow - How does it work

most of my friends but our current foreign policy failures are no excuse to vote a Socialist with a GOD complex into office (sorry, couldn't resist). Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter

[MBZ] OM617 Standy Genset

Can one modify the MW injector pump governer such that it will govern the engine at 1500 rpm instead of the idle idle speed of about 750rpm? Was thinking of using one as part of a genset. PEter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] OM617 Standy Genset

That's a thought mitch ? Who makes aftermarcket cruise controllers? PEter -Original Message- From: Mitch Haley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 04 February 2008 13:45 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM617 Standy Genset Peter Merle wrote: Can one modify the MW injector

Re: [MBZ] Go Vote Tomorrow - How does it work

As an outsider residing in South Africa I battle to understand the US voting system - Can any registered voter take part in the Democratic or Rep run-off elections or must you be a party member? PEter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] Running on empty

How long do you have to crank for? Peter -Original Message- From: Alex Chamberlain [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 24 January 2008 09:27 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Running on empty On Jan 23, 2008 10:37 PM, Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What I ould like

Re: [MBZ] Running on empty/BTDT!

tank?? Driven gently, of course.? Beats walking!? Just don't pull off the road?to a?steeply cambered area, or the fuel pickup might just suck air! Regards, Jim in Phoenix How long do you have to crank for? -Original Message- From: Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes

[MBZ] Running on empty

I managed to achieve 1000 km on a single tank of diesel in my W124 300D . It did not consist of any long cruisin trips just my daily commute and trips arround town. In fact when I topped up there still was 5 litres in the tank ( assuming the 70 litre tank size is correct) . What I ould like to

Re: [MBZ] EPC hardware

The website indicates that it does not cover the 460 series ( Gwagen ) . Can someone please check if it accepts datacard for Vin WDB46033227021345? Peter CapeTown South Africa Anyone prepared to loan me their log on credentials ? ___

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning enigine inside with synthetic oil

For comparison M1 is South Africa goes for about US$35 for 4 litre or US$45 for 5 litre . Only sold in 4 l containers. PEter -Original Message- From: tom savage [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 28 November 2007 06:02 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cleaning enigine

Re: [MBZ] Parking car in gear

There appears to still be a lot of confusion even to myself as to how the compression effect holds the car. I'm sure if you remove the spark plugs ( glow plugs for us guys ) the internal friction is not a significant contributor to keep the car stationary on a slope. If compression has an affect

[MBZ] Parking car in gear

I have always been puzzelled how a car can continiously by held in position by the compression of 1 cylinder by leaving it in gear ( manual tranny ) . One would think that eventually ( after a few seconds/minutes ) the rings will leak air and the car would then lurch fwd and then start a runway.

Re: [MBZ] Will 617 and 603 operate at compression of 15 bar

To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Will 617 and 603 operate at compression of 15 bar Peter Merle wrote: Hi, yes starting hot is not that great. Strange that it doesn ot use oil ( my two 617's used a lot of oil before compression dropped to low levels) and the fact that the pressures

Re: [MBZ] Will 617 and 603 operate at compression of 15 bar

November 2007 14:34 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Will 617 and 603 operate at compression of 15 bar Peter Merle wrote: Hi, yes starting hot is not that great. Strange that it doesn ot use oil ( my two 617's used a lot of oil before compression dropped to low levels

Re: [MBZ] Will 617 and 603 operate at compression of 15 bar

Hi, yes starting hot is not that great. Strange that it doesn ot use oil ( my two 617's used a lot of oil before compression dropped to low levels) and the fact that the pressures are even all round. PEter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 13

[MBZ] Will 617 and 603 operate at compression of 15 bar

Did compression test on my 124 and I getting an even 15 bar all round. Had the gauge itself ( without non-return valve ) tested and it actually was slightly overreading ! The question is will these engine start and run well with such a low compression. Oil consumption is close to zero. Peter

Re: [MBZ] Bosch Nozzles

Had the nozzles tested at local Bosch Diesel shop and they seem to think spray is OK. Fitted them and combustion noise ( the diesel sound ) seems a lot noisier ? Seems like you can't get German nozzles here , will look out for Bosio Peter -Original Message- From: Peter Merle Sent: 09

Re: [MBZ] What was the last real Mercedes?

Peter , how was crash protection poorer in later W124's than earlier ones Peter -Original Message- From: Peter Frederick [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10 November 2007 20:15 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] What was the last real Mercedes? First run of W140s, except

Re: [MBZ] What was the last real Mercedes?

Dimitri As the owner of 2 G's I under stand your sentiment, however the current G's ( G55 etc cannot really be called a G , with all that electronics etc you will too scared to venter into Africa as the originals G's do so well. Furthur the car newer started as a Mercdedes ( Was a joint venture

Re: [MBZ] What was the last real Mercedes?

I also have both 123 and 124 diesels and although the 124 is fancier and more smooth I actually prefer the 123. There is a lot more plastic in the 124 - see for instance the fuel line clips and parts are not made as well eg fuel lines are much thinner and more finiky. Complexity is a lot higher in

[MBZ] Bosch Nozzles

Whent to my local Mercedes Dealer and bought new nozzles DNSOD-265 for the W124 300D ( non turbo ) and these to my horror are made in India. Upon opening the sealed capsule they came in I see under magnification that its covered in dirt and visible machining marks. Spray is also poor as is

[MBZ] Harmonic Balancer

What are the symptons of a harmonic balancer failing ? Do the balancers of the OM 60x's ever fail? Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Harmonic Balancer

Jim , is the pulley attached to the balancer via 6 bolts - is that what has a tendency to loosen , or is it the large 27mm bolt in the centre? Peter -Original Message- From: Jim Cathey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 30 October 2007 16:42 To: Peter Frederick; Mercedes Discussion List

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