Re: [MBZ] OM60x manifold removal tool

2008-08-31 Thread Russ Williams
Snap On has the 6mm with changeable inserts for 39 bucks (Ouch) Stock#: TUAM6E Russ W. Batting down the hatches waiting for Gustav to hit. John Robbins wrote: I took a 6mm Allen wrench, cut a short section of it off with a Dremel, and epoxied it into the below socket. After that I just got a

Re: [MBZ] Milestone reached

2008-08-22 Thread Russ Williams
Yep it sure did. But Dummy Here didn't position the camera in my phone to catch the Clock too. SHOZBOT!!! Boy Do I Feel Like a Clone. Russ W Kevin Kraly wrote: Did it hit 333,333 miles at 3:33 PM? If so, that's pretty cool! We noticed as the odo on The '07 Ram hit 6565 and on our

[MBZ] Milestone reached

2008-08-19 Thread Russ Williams
Today at 3:33 PM CDT My 83 240D hit the Magic number. See Attached pix. Russ W. '83 240D x2 -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: pic0819081jpg-2.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 68649 bytes Desc: not available Url :

Re: [MBZ] Idle adjust trials and tribs

2008-07-23 Thread Russ Williams
Rolf, Can you check the FSM for the the linkage lengths for a 83 240D. I don't have a copy of the FSM and my wifes 240D Auto linkage was butchered by a jack leg shade tree mech that the PO used. Took me an hour to straighten out the vacuum hoses that he screwed up trying to fix a hard shifting

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-11 Thread Russ Williams
But first they had to remove the Gross of Condoms and the Blow-Up Doll that Billy Boy had in there. :-D andrew strasfogel wrote: Don, you are really on a roll. Keep it up! On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 12:10 AM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Few individuals know what is actually in

Re: [MBZ] math question for you smart folks

2008-07-11 Thread Russ Williams
No No pi are Round Corn Bread are Square :-D Sorry Couldn't help Myself Russ W. Loren Faeth wrote: Cuz Pi are squared ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] I now have AC in the 190D

2008-07-06 Thread Russ Williams
Kaleb, Check the rotation of the Aux fan. I was by my Indy's shop the other day. My buddy was helping another tech do a evaporator. After the Evap change and New Drier. High side was was thru the roof like yours. When the other tech shut down the car buddy noticed Aux fans were turning the wrong

Re: [MBZ] OT I think I hate vista

2008-07-04 Thread Russ Williams
Kaleb, I agree with Curt. You are Playing with a time bomb with a Short Short Fuse. Download AVG Free from here: http://www.filehippo.com/download_avg_antivirus/ Save yourself some headaches in the future. Russ W. Curt Raymond wrote: Thats suicide! Download the free version of AVG pronto!

Re: [MBZ] OT I think I hate vista

2008-07-03 Thread Russ Williams
Windows XP is Dead as far as M$ shipping any more copies out. What the Retailers and Resellers have on hand or Ordered before 30 June 06 is it. Free Support goes through 2010 after that it will be Paid Support until 2012. Windows 7 is supposed be released January 09. The team that's working is

Re: [MBZ] OT: Limited Slip Diff. 2004 Pathfinder LE

2008-06-24 Thread Russ Williams
Spend the bucks and buy the fluid from the Nissan Dealer. Save yourself some trouble in the long run. Russ W. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know what I can use for the rear diff fluid? A friend of mine told me it should be limited slip diff. compatible. Can I use the Mobil One

Re: [MBZ] Truck advice

2008-06-13 Thread Russ Williams
Dan I'm gonna jump in here and tell you about my neighbors Ford Ranger. '04 model w/4cyl and 5 speed manny transmission. Truck NEVER got close to the advertised fuel millage. He drives about 40 miles round trip to work every day 80% of is Interstate millage. His millage averaged 18mpg. The times

Re: [MBZ] I'll buy lunch for the first person to guess....

2008-06-12 Thread Russ Williams
Output shaft?? Luther wrote: Bob: NSS/shift linkage.wrong Kaleb:shift linkagewrong Jeff Z:B2 piston...wrong Jim Cathey:torque converterwrong Mitch:band adjustment bolt.wrong Kaleb 2nd try:govenor..wrong All good tries, but none are correct.

Re: [MBZ] diesel

2008-06-06 Thread Russ Williams
That's weird Don it said Date Sent 20:16 on my mail reader. H'mm RussW OK Don wrote: And the time stamp on your email says it's 9:16 -- On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 9:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: its 8:16 right now when I sent this

Re: [MBZ] Crack in the CDI's windshield

2008-05-21 Thread Russ Williams
John, See if there is a place around there that will fill in the crack. In had it done on my 240D about 6 years ago. Can't hardly tell the crack is there. They Stopped Drilled the crack then fill it in with a UV activated Glue. Also did 3 Bullet/Star Cracks all for 60 bucks. You Ins agent should

Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices!

2008-05-21 Thread Russ Williams
BINGO Well said Tom Let's Hang all the Speculators they are the Real Culprits. Tom Hargrave wrote: There are only a few companies refining oil in the states and supply is so close to demand that it really does not matter who you are buying from. It all goes into the same pipelines comes

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

2008-05-18 Thread Russ Williams
Drat and Double Drat. Gateway the makers of the eMachine must have taken it out of their Distro. I don't have a Vista machine at home. I'll call a friend and see if he can send me the file for you. Russ Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: windows cant find file ___

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

2008-05-18 Thread Russ Williams
Ok Don then I won't send him the one I got from buddy. Russ OK Don wrote: I sent him the one from Vista business --- On Sun, May 18, 2008 at 3:30 PM, Russ Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Drat and Double Drat. Gateway the makers of the eMachine must have taken it out of their Distro

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

2008-05-17 Thread Russ Williams
Kaleb, Here is what's on M$ web site about Fax ans Scan. 1. Click *Start*, click *All Programs*, and then click *Windows Fax and Scan*. 2. At the bottom of the navigation pane, click *Fax*. 3. On the toolbar, click *New Fax*. *Note *If you are connecting to a fax device for the

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

2008-05-17 Thread Russ Williams
It's there Kaleb just not turned on. To start Windows Fax and Scan, click *Start*, type wfs.exe in the *Start Search* box, and then click *wfs.exe* in the *Programs* list. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password, or click *Continue*. Russ W.

Re: [MBZ] OT beer

2008-05-13 Thread Russ Williams
Gonzales about 15 miles south of Baton Rouge. Donald Snook wrote: Russ W. wrote: Abita Amber is a good Amber beer. BTW I live about 40 miles from the Brewery. So we get it Fresh at the local stores. Really? Where at? My Father and Stepmother live in Biloxi (which is not real close), but

Re: [MBZ] OT Beer

2008-05-12 Thread Russ Williams
Yep Don, Abita Amber is a good Amber beer. BTW I live about 40 miles from the Brewery. So we get it Fresh at the local stores. Russ W. Donald Snook wrote: Rolf wrote: Duvel is overpriced and lacks in taste compared to some others. I had a 6 pack of Crystal Weiss this weekend. Some of the

Re: [MBZ] OT Linux Query

2008-05-11 Thread Russ Williams
Gerry, Dell and M$ had a problem awhile back a series of Product ID keys weren't sent to M$ by Dell or M$'s server dumped them. Each one is blaming the other. Anyway when you go to Activate XP over the Internet and you get the wrong code warning there is a 800 number to call. Call the number

Re: [MBZ] ebay WTF??

2008-05-05 Thread Russ Williams
Kaleb, Stay away from any system that is running Vista and doesn't have 2 gigs of RAM. Unless you like to play the waiting game. You may have a problem getting Drivers for XP for the eMachines. Their web site only shows Vista drivers which aren't compatible with XP. You MAY be able to find XP

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Computer Trauma/Stuff Running in Background

2008-05-04 Thread Russ Williams
Bob, Start by going to this web site: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/ Next open up the Run Command [ Start Run ] Type in msconfig Click OK. When System Configuration Utility opens up click on the Start Up Tab On the Left hand column you will see a list of commands Start at the top and

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Computer Trauma/Stuff Running in Background

2008-05-04 Thread Russ Williams
Bzzt Wrong You can install Widoze over the top of it self. The problem you will run into is the New install doesn't touch the Registry files so if there is junk in the Registry it will remain. Kaleb try using the Registry in CCleaner to get rid of the crap left behind. I'll send you a

Re: [MBZ] OT, IE problems continued

2008-05-04 Thread Russ Williams
Kaleb Winsock Repair program on the way to you. Un-Zip it first Russ W. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Something is locking it up when it tries to connect. Yes, have tried it with zone alarm turned off. Now, firefox is also locking up when trying to connect. Usually you have to restart it

Re: [MBZ] ebay WTF??

2008-05-02 Thread Russ Williams
Kaleb, Go to this here: http://www.filehippo.com/download_superantispyware/ On the right hand side click on Download Latest Version install Super Anti-Spyware Update the Definitions and run it. If SAS finds any trojans or Malware it would best to Reboot into Safe Mode after the first run and Run

Re: [MBZ] OT...TV Broadband cable tracing question

2008-04-13 Thread Russ Williams
Gerry, If his cable company is like Cox here they charge 70 bucks an hour to find the cable for you and he may have to wait 2 weeks for them to do it. Lowes Home Depot used to have a inexpensive Network Tone Generator. Around 30 bucks. I tried to find it on their online catalog but it wasn't

Re: [MBZ] OT - computer monitor part needed

2008-03-01 Thread Russ Williams
Bill, The monitor has 2 inputs. *Video Connector: *15-pin mini D-sub (This is an Analog Connector like most CRT's Use). and DVI-I (accepts both digital and analog). Do a Search for DVI-I cable using your favorite search engine. Russ W. Bill R wrote: For you computer folks: I just picked

Re: [MBZ] First MB Diesel

2008-01-24 Thread Russ Williams
More like 20 years Dan, Marathon Refinery in St.James La. was the last one completed. They are now going thru a 10 Billion Over hall that will increase their Production tow fold. A friend of mine is the Chief Production Chemist there. BTW it took them about 8 years of hassle with the Enviros and

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

2008-01-13 Thread Russ Williams
Gerry, Most Linux Distro's don't handle WIN-Modems well. Not saying that it can't be done. If you will run Belarc http://belarc.com/free_download.html when you have your system booted in WinXP and find Brand and Model of your modem and send the info to me I'll check with the Linux Experts that

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

2008-01-13 Thread Russ Williams
Gerry, Try the following and see if that works. Let me know if it does or doesn't. 1.Install current full tar.gz of martian http://www.barrelsoutofbond.org/downloads/martian/ 2.Unpack martian somewhere you can work on it /home/user/martian or similar 3.As root go into the subdir where martian is

[MBZ] OT/ BCS

2008-01-07 Thread Russ Williams
Big 10 Meet the SEC Can You say Azz whipping 2 years in a row. GEAUX TIGERS Russ W. ___ 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] (NE) Customer Complaint - Store 3212

2008-01-03 Thread Russ Williams
Curt, Here is the Phone Number for Autozone. Auto Zone http://gethuman.com/rate.cgi?id=5054url=www.autozone.com/ http://finance.yahoo.com/q/pr?s=AZO F 800‑288‑6966 http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?UseCase=FB001UserAction=viewContactUs Press 1; at prompt press 2; at

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-28 Thread Russ Williams
Samsung the best overall. Russ W. Craig McCluskey wrote: On Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:57:34 -0500 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My seven year old 19 CRT is getting on in age, anybody know of a good deal on a 19-26 flat panel monitor, preferably not widescreen? I'm thinking about

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-28 Thread Russ Williams
Kaleb Like others that replied I use either New Egg or Directron http://www.directron.com/ Directron is located in Houston so if I order by 3 PM I get my order the next day by UPS Ground don't have to pay for the Air shipping all the way from Granola Land. :-) Russ W. Kaleb C. Striplin (CAT)

Re: [MBZ] Think you can fly a helicopter?

2007-12-24 Thread Russ Williams
1326 Second try. But I have an advantage 30 years of flying the Real thing. Merry Christmas All Russ W. Sunil Hari wrote: 842 feet On Dec 24, 2007 9:53 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, I got 526 feet after several tries [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: THINK TEST...How observant are you?]

2007-12-08 Thread Russ Williams
22 Hee Hee Russ W. Dave H... wrote: 17 and I tried.LOL Dave H... -- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2007 1:36 PM To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com;

Re: [MBZ] ohio state in national title game

2007-12-02 Thread Russ Williams
I've Got Only Two Words to say about it... GEAUX TIGERS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BOUND Russ W. Sunil Hari wrote: Georgia didn't win their conference, nor even play for a conference championship. My money is OSU vs. LSU or USC. ___

Re: [MBZ] Free anti-virus?

2007-11-24 Thread Russ Williams
Curt AVG is free for Individual use. It does a great job. We use it at the Computer Club on members systems that either Don't have an Anti-Virus program or want to get rid of the Bloatware that Norton has become. They can Download it here:

Re: [MBZ] Steve Fossett

2007-09-05 Thread Russ Williams
Citabria=Viper T-34=240D w/Auto Tranny That's how they stack up Wonko Russ W. On 9/4/07, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wonder how that stacks up against a T-34C in way of performance and fun? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] flight plans not required

2007-09-05 Thread Russ Williams
You are close Don. All a Military Pilot has to do is take a 50 question test for his Civilian Commercial Ticket and a 50 Question test for a Instrument Ticket if He/She had an Instrument Ticket in the Military. No Check Ride Involved. ATP (Airline Transport Rating) A whole Different Ball of Wax.

Re: [MBZ] wanna see a tornado storm?

2007-08-29 Thread Russ Williams
Craig, You need Java installed to see it. Russ W. Craig McCluskey wrote: On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:19:18 -0500 Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.kcci.com/schoolnet8/index.html Select Jefferson webcam. Camera is 1/4 mile north of me. I see nothing. It's black.

Re: [MBZ] Fuses

2007-08-23 Thread Russ Williams
The ones at AZ here are Plastic. With Aluminum strip. The Indy I use has the Ceramic w/ Copper one's for $0.35 each. Russ W. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: autozone has them in individual packs. Hans Neureiter wrote: Where is a good source to buy these ceramic fuses a'la card. all i find is

Re: [MBZ] Mail client

2007-08-21 Thread Russ Williams
Thunderbird is an Excellent Mail client. Been using it since it came out. Much better that M$ Outlook or Outlook Express. Russ W. 83 240D x2 Rich Thomas wrote: I recall the discussion a few weeks back about emails reading and management and such, and wanted to mention something in that

Re: [MBZ] OT: Free Mac

2007-08-21 Thread Russ Williams
Allan Try here http://www.kahlon.com/ they have good priced on laptop batteries. Russ W. --- Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well I picked it up, seems in good shape except for the battery won't hold a charge for very long. Anyone know a good place to get a replacement?

Re: [MBZ] Crack smoker of the month

2007-06-20 Thread Russ Williams
Not only on Crack but LSD , Pot , Ludes and a Bunch of other Stuff. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1983-MERCEDES-300D-TURBO-DIESEL_W0QQitemZ160128892270QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ___

Re: [MBZ] Zerk Fittings

2007-06-07 Thread Russ Williams
Well Brian you can keep it to lube the door hinges. But you'll need a needle fitting to do that. Russ W. Zoltan Finks wrote: Sweet! I love simple answers! I will be making a late night trip to WalMart (the only time of day I go there) and getting my moneys back. Oh, the grease gun came from

Re: [MBZ] Wix Oil Filter - Right One?

2007-06-07 Thread Russ Williams
Brian, That's the right filter. IMHO I'd use it in a pinch and Order a Mann from Rusty PDQ then change over to the Mann as soon as it arrives. No need to do an oil change when you do it. Just the filter and add oil that will be trapped in the filter when you do the change. Don't know about the

Re: [MBZ] Zerk Fittings

2007-06-07 Thread Russ Williams
Brian, As You know by now No Zerk Fittings on your 240D. As far as the Creaking check the Tie-Rods. My wife's 240 sounded like a Haunted House every time it was driven over the speed bumps in our parking lot. About a month ago she had a flat on the right front. When I had it on the jack stand

Re: [MBZ] more AC stuff

2007-05-31 Thread Russ Williams
Most McParts Stores has a A/C Line Cleaner made by Castrol used when Replacing R-12 with R-132. Look where the Freon is kept. Russ W. Tom Hargrave wrote: We used to use liquid freon to boil the lines clean - can't do that anymore. I'm sure that the industry has found a substitute. Tom

Re: [MBZ] Leaking R134 valve

2007-05-30 Thread Russ Williams
Levi, R-12 connectors look like a Tire Stem welded to the pipe. When R-12 to R-134 conversions are done the R-134 adapter is screwed on top of the R-12 connector. Some of the 134 adapters have Red Lock-Tite (Stud Bearing) on the threads making it hard to remove the 134 adapter. But it can be

Re: [MBZ] Leather Likelihood

2007-05-22 Thread Russ Williams
Yep that's Leather Brian. My first 240 D had Leather Interior, No Sun Roof, No Power Windows, No Power Pass. Mirror, And an Auto Tranny. Powder Blue Exterior and Dark Blue Interior. I talked to the Original Owner after I bought it. And asked why none of the Power Eqpt. He said he rather have

[MBZ] Test

2007-05-14 Thread Russ Williams
Test Anybody Out there??? Russ W.

Re: [MBZ] W123 Sunroof drains

2007-05-08 Thread Russ Williams
Larry, If they are similar to the 123 126 bodies there is 4 of them. 2 in front located at each corner, Drain lines go down the A-pillar. 2 in the rear again at each corner. Drain lines run down the C-pillar and exits in the rear wheel wells. What I use to clean the drain lines out was a 4'

Re: [MBZ] E63

2007-04-25 Thread Russ Williams
I rather doubt that it was a E63. Latest thing in the hood is to re-badge MB's. Was in My Fav MB Shop a few weeks back to chat with my buddy the MB mech. He had a 04 or 05 S65 on the rack doing a brake job on it. I made a comment that you don't see many of those around. His reply was

Re: [MBZ] It seems I am the king of the 2.5 turbo

2007-04-20 Thread Russ Williams
Cool Now are you going to keep us in suspense? What color, Manual or Auto tranny an How Much do you want for this jewel? Huh Huh !!! Russ W. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: The 300D 2.5 turbo really is a 250D, they just call it a 300D in the US. Needless to say, the 250D is a euro car. Its

Re: [MBZ] Question about Bundt rims, and the vac system in my 240D

2007-04-19 Thread Russ Williams
Anthony, I got a set of Bunt's off eBay for 90 bucks Shipped. Shipping was the biggest part of the cost. Those suckers aren't light. The Local PNP wants 40 bucks a rim for them. The last time I checked. The next time I make a run by there I'll ask the going price for you. Russ W. '83 240D x2

Re: [MBZ] 123 Vacuum Diagram

2007-04-01 Thread Russ Williams
Thanks Craig Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 31 Mar 2007 08:18:45 -0600 Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you want, I can spend some time correcting the diagram, but the basic idea is already there. I opened up my shop manuals and found the information in Section 80,

Re: [MBZ] 123 Vacuum Diagram

2007-04-01 Thread Russ Williams
Thanks Craig Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 31 Mar 2007 08:18:45 -0600 Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you want, I can spend some time correcting the diagram, but the basic idea is already there. I opened up my shop manuals and found the information in Section 80,

Re: [MBZ] 123 Vacuum Diagram

2007-03-31 Thread Russ Williams
Thanks Rick, But those are the Engine Compartment Diagrams. I need the one for the Cabin. Russ W. Rick Knoble wrote: Hi Gang, Anybody have the PDF of the Vacuum Diagram for the 123 body. I'm try to track down a massive leak on a buddies 84 300D. Yeah. Click this link and then click on

[MBZ] 123 Vacuum Diagram

2007-03-30 Thread Russ Williams
Hi Gang, Anybody have the PDF of the Vacuum Diagram for the 123 body. I'm try to track down a massive leak on a buddies 84 300D. I thought I had a diagram but can't find it. And the only CD I have is for the 126 body. Thanks Russ W. 83 240D x2

Re: [MBZ] Router and Firewall

2007-03-19 Thread Russ Williams
://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Russ Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 12:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Router and Firewall Larry, For a Good Free

Re: [MBZ] Router and Firewall

2007-03-18 Thread Russ Williams
Larry, For a Good Free Anti virus I recommend AVG Free http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1 I use PC-Cillin from Trend Micro for my Laptop Computer. The Retail Versions of McAfee and Norton are Junk. Both are BIG Memory Hogs. The Corporate Ver. of Norton is Good if you have access to it. We use it at

Re: [MBZ] Key / Starter / Starting woes 79 240D

2007-02-09 Thread Russ Williams
He can get them again. Copy of Drivers Lic, and Registration is required. 90 bucks for Tumbler and Key for a 85 300D. Russ W. LT Don wrote: At one time you could order new keys from Rusty by providing the VIN number and proof of ownership. However, I seem to remember reading that he couldn't

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas to ALL

2006-12-25 Thread Russ Williams
MERRY CHRISTMAS to ALL Russ W.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Grandfather

2006-12-14 Thread Russ Williams
Congrats to the Proud Parents and Grand Parents. Russ W. Rusty Cullens wrote: I am officially a first time grandfather. My granddaughter, Isabella, was born yesterday and came in at 7lbs 11oz. 20 3/4 tall. Everyone is super healthy and we are a blessed family this Christmas season. After

Re: [MBZ] help w/ 84 300sd

2006-11-27 Thread Russ Williams
Emil, Your Relay is on the froward side of the Drivers Fender well. Very easy to change out if you need to. Make sure the Fuse is in good shape. Open the cover on the aft side of the relay you will see a 80amp strip fuse held on by two phillips screws. Remove the screws and then the fuse. They

Re: [MBZ] om617 head bolt torque specs

2006-11-23 Thread Russ Williams
My Indy just bought a Snap-On torque Wrench wit Digital Display. Doesn't Click when you reach your setting it Buzzes and Vibrates. Reads out in Deg., Ft. Lbs, Inch Lbs, And Newton Meters. Cool Torque Wrench but at 400 bucks not for the DYI'er unless you have money to burn. The Newer MB V-8's

Re: [MBZ] I found one!

2006-11-21 Thread Russ Williams
My Pleasure Kevin. Her SD tangled with a Jacked up Jeep Liberty with a Pental Hitch on the back. Idiot cut me off then slammed on the brakes. SD took pental hitch thru the radiator all the way to the Block, Busted the timing chain cover. Crunched the Front end to the point it wasn't

Re: [MBZ] I found one!

2006-11-19 Thread Russ Williams
Kevin, Look on the Right Hand side of the Spare Tire Well. You will see a Slot and and a Bolt Hole. The Slot is near the back (i.e. Back of car) the bolt hole is froward of the slot. Put the Bracket in the slot at a 90° angle insert the Football under the bracket then rotate the bracket

Re: [MBZ] I'm back

2006-11-08 Thread Russ Williams
Welcome Back!! Russ Marshall Booth wrote: Just took a walkabout! Marshall

Re: [MBZ] Paint Link? Was Food Fight

2006-10-06 Thread Russ Williams
Peter When I get home tonight I'll look through the past email for the link(s) for You. Vegetarians American Indian word for Bad Hunter. :-) Russ W. Peter T. Arnold wrote: About twenty posts on food, no reply to the request for a link to buy German Auto paint. I see nothing has changed

Re: [MBZ] Casey? This you?

2006-09-08 Thread Russ Williams
That's a Hoot. Check out the one for 9-3, The first two panels describe my wife's 240D. 40 sec to 100kph Russ W. redghost wrote: http://www.comicspage.com/shoe/# Check out the comic from 9/7/06 (Thursday just) Made me think of Jim and Casey. -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995

Re: [MBZ] converting a text file into a pdf

2006-08-11 Thread Russ Williams
Kaleb Try Paperless Printer it will convert Plain Text file to a JPG among other formats. I've used it to convert PDF's To JPG's, Text to PDF's works great. Russ W. Fmiser wrote: rumor has it that Kaleb wrote: I called yesterday and they told me about printing then scanning.

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

2006-07-09 Thread Russ Williams
$1.12/liter equals $4.239 a US Gallon that's no Bargain in my book. But I don't live in WET Wa. State . :-) redghost wrote: It would reduce the perceived pain felt at the pump. While up in the great white north last month, I purchased fuel at Petro Canada for a measly $1.12/liter. That is

[MBZ] 124 Part Needed

2006-07-07 Thread Russ Williams
I'm in search of Drivers side (LH) cornering light Assy for a 94~95 E320 Sedan. Anybody out there having a used one they are willing to part with. Let me know either here of at the email address above. The lady this is for lives on a limited income and would rather not have to order the whole

Re: [MBZ] 124 Part Needed

2006-07-07 Thread Russ Williams
Thanks Rusty I'll pass it on. Russ Rusty Cullens wrote: Rusty has them for $64.22 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Russ Williams Sent: Friday, July 07, 2006 10:26 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 124 Part Needed I'm

Re: [MBZ] Reply if you are getting this message.

2006-06-06 Thread Russ Williams
I'm getting the Messages Ok Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Need to make sure everything is back online.

Re: [MBZ] '88 126 Hesitation Problems and Intermittent Hard Start

2006-06-05 Thread Russ Williams
Mark If you want to drive to B.R. take it to Wedge Keys on the Airline. The Head MB Mech is a friend of mine. Tell Wedge that I sent you. Russ W. Gonzales Mark E. Peneguy wrote: Friends: Recently, I started having a problem with hesitation when I accelerate from a dead stop. Once the car

Re: [MBZ] Branson

2006-06-04 Thread Russ Williams
Brian, If you don't pay. The issuing state WILL notify your state DMV and they will put a Revocation/Suspension Tag on your license DAHIK. When you go to renew you will have to pay the fine at an exorbitant price i.e. They add a handling fee to the original fine. BTDT. Russ W. Zoltan Finks

Re: [MBZ] Repacking CV joints

2006-04-11 Thread Russ Williams
Johnny try here they have the boots gun. http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/manufacturers-astoria-2000.html Russ W. John Berryman wrote: On Apr 11, 2006, at 12:19 AM, Dennis Perkins wrote: I came upon an article that shows how to repack CV joints. I have heard in other places and in this

Re: [MBZ] generator ??

2006-04-09 Thread Russ Williams
Bill, Why can't I ever find a bargain like that DRAT.. Found a site that has the PDF for you generator. http://oneworld1.inetu.net/manuals/Homelite_files/Old%20Homelite%20Owners%20Manuals/generators/UT03845_thru_03847_PS03548.pdf Hopes this helps. Russ W. BillR wrote: Stopped by a garage

Re: [MBZ] Collectable Convertibles [was Re: /8]

2006-03-26 Thread Russ Williams
Yep they did. Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:50:57 -0800 Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 3/25/06, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tom Hargrave wrote: Anything convertible is collectable. Unless it's a Geo Metro or a VW Rabbit.

[MBZ] Sorry Dukies

2006-03-24 Thread Russ Williams
GEAUX TIGERS Russ W.

Re: [MBZ] Diesel fuel and Jet Fuel

2006-03-05 Thread Russ Williams
I had a chance to drive that Beast. What a ride. M T T is located about 30 miles from the airport I used to work out of. Speed Channel was doing a program on the Bike and the Truck. At the time they were using Allison C250 engines that had been removed from Aviation service. Now they are using

Re: [MBZ] 123 Hood release

2006-03-05 Thread Russ Williams
20 bucks for a pin that Rusty sells for 3.40 WOWSERS that's Highway Robbery. Russ W. ned kleinhenz wrote: It's like $8 new. Come on. They're cheap enough, why not order one from Rusty? Listed for $8.77 on Rusty's website. Err… Sorry. I didn't expect to find such a body part from

Re: [MBZ] Okie Q

2006-03-04 Thread Russ Williams
743 miles from Gonzales, La. Russ W. On 3/3/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 484 miles away for me. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager

[MBZ] 560 SEL

2006-02-01 Thread Russ Williams
Stopped by my Indy today to drop off some computer parts I had that he needed. While talking to him the Shop owner walked up and asked if I knew of any one who was looking for a MB 560 SEL. This is his car it's a '88 560 SEL White Exterior Red Interior if any body is interested he can be

Re: [MBZ] Rear Diff PM...Maybe

2006-01-31 Thread Russ Williams
Johnny B. I've done it with a 14mm headed bolt but forgo the nuts they will back off under the torque required to break the plugs loose. I found a good ole pipe wrench works the best for removal. Then use the nuts on the bolt with a socket to tighten the plug back up. Russ W. John Berryman

Re: [MBZ] Rear Diff PM...Maybe

2006-01-31 Thread Russ Williams
I agree. And Normally I have the right tool for the job or go get one. But in a pinch I've had to improvise. Russ W. John Berryman wrote: On Monday, January 30, 2006, at 07:23 PM, Russ Williams wrote: Johnny B. I've done it with a 14mm headed bolt but forgo the nuts they will back off

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Trans Fluid/progress report

2006-01-22 Thread Russ Williams
Johnny, Try Auto Zone, Pep Boys, or NAPA. that's the one around here that stocks M-1 ATF. Advance use to carry it but dropped it, too bad too AAP is walking distance from my Town House Drat. Russ W. John Berryman wrote: Today I stopped at Advance Auto Parts and Wally-World ISO M1 Trans

Re: [MBZ] euro 5.0 throttle position sensor and other questions

2006-01-17 Thread Russ Williams
Kaleb, Not sure how the throttle sensor on the Euro is set up but on the US version ( 3 connector) the Left Connector controls Low Idle, Right Connector controls High Idle Center is the Ground. By Default if the Sensor goes bad or becomes disconnected it goes to High Idle position. If I can get

Re: [MBZ] Here we go again

2006-01-13 Thread Russ Williams
Anytime Johnny, Well I live about 15 miles South of B.R. in Gonzales. My Mom still lives in B.R. If you get down this way give me a shout. Russ W. John Berryman wrote: On Thursday, Jan 12, 2006, at 12:12 US/Eastern, Russ Williams wrote: Johnny NOLA.COM is the Times Picyournose web site

Re: [MBZ] Here we go again

2006-01-12 Thread Russ Williams
Johnny NOLA.COM is the Times Picyournose web site. You have to paste the second line in to get the article. Try this: http://www.nola.com/search/index.ssf?/base/library-93/113687641725370.xml?nola Wish I had know you were in the Baton Rouge area, would've like to have met up with you and taken

Re: [MBZ] A/C evaporator cleaners?

2006-01-11 Thread Russ Williams
Dave, The last time the HVAC guy cleaned the Evaporator and Condenser at my town house he used Dow Tub Bath Cleaner, Scrubbin' Bubbles type. He said it worked as good as the commercial stuff and didn't need as much water to flush off. You may want to give it a try. You can also get the

Re: [MBZ] Jack Safety

2005-12-31 Thread Russ Williams
Sure Chris, That's how I did it when I changed the Center Bearing and carrier on wife's 240D. Russ W. '83 240D x2 Chris wrote: Would it be safe to work under a 123 wagon with the front two wheels on steel ramps, and the two back wheels jacked up and the frame placed on jack stands? More

Re: [MBZ] 123 - mating differential to subframe

2005-12-29 Thread Russ Williams
Tom, Just loosen the rear stud nuts until they are almost off. Then if you have a floor jack use it to jack up the diff. to the subframe. Don't take off the nuts for the front studs while doing this. It's one Big PITA to get them all stabbed into the subframe again. I just went thru this with my

Re: [MBZ] 240d Glow plug question

2005-12-18 Thread Russ Williams
Troy An '82 240D should have the pencil type plugs in it. If it has 2 or more dead the beast will be Extremely hard to start. I just went thru this yesterday with the Wife's 240D. 3 of the 4 Dead. You can get the Bosch Plug Part No. 80006 at Auto Zone for $9.99 ( Sorry Rusty) plus tax. An 8mm

Re: [MBZ] HAPPY THANKSGIVING

2005-11-24 Thread Russ Williams
And I Third it ;-) Russ W. '83 240D, '83 240D Hans Neureiter wrote: I second that ! Thanks, Folks. -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D On 11/24/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And I offer thanks to all of you for the help, answers, fellowship, and lively discussions

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