Re: [MBZ] Michelin Cross Climate?

2022-03-02 Thread Tony Wirtel via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] COVID-19 Vaccines and study sizes

2021-03-13 Thread Tony Wirtel via Mercedes
before- if you can get a shot, take what you can get. The differences in efficacy are minor compared to the risk of covid...esp w/the new variants swimming around. Tony Wirtel ...still Benzless On Fri, Mar 12, 2021 Kaleb Striplin wrote > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [M

Re: [MBZ] 1995 E300D Odessy/Mitch

2015-04-19 Thread Tony Wirtel
your memory of such a minute detail! Tony Wirtel From: Mitch Haley mi...@mitchellhaley.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1995 E300D Odessy Message-ID: 552efa19.6030...@mitchellhaley.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed

[MBZ] USS The Sullivans

2015-01-02 Thread Tony Wirtel via Mercedes
Navy ship to be named for more than one person. This ship is part of the Buffalo Naval museum on Lake Erie; my mother in law spent quite a few nights aboard her as part of the Erie County Sea Cadets detachment. Make sure you go visit the ship if you're in the area! Tony Wirtel

[MBZ] MBZ] M103 Timing Cover Seal

2014-08-31 Thread Tony Wirtel via Mercedes
the difficulty and complexity of the job and the problems with not doing it exactly right you may want to spring for a new tube! Tony wirtel Former 300e/2.6 owner -- Tony Wirtel mobile i3 +1 610.551.5923 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

[MBZ] M1 20w50

2013-02-15 Thread Tony Wirtel
Right...thus the stmt abt M1 being much cheaper and easier to consistently find. That said, I may have used 15w50 a time or two...it was 4-5 years ago! Tony Wirtel There is. I used to use it in my Virago. Dan On Feb 14, 2013, at 10:20 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] Oil (Dino)

2013-02-14 Thread Tony Wirtel
or 15w40- I think I gave you whatever I had when you got the car. Glad to hear she's still going- I had an uh oh moment when you sent the email saying one of the cars got totaled out. Did you ever get the AC back up? Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread Tony Wirtel
/this on a 123 and 126 and in those cases it was the steering lock mechanism that was the real culprit. However the lock cylinders in each car were dodgy in both cases and ready for replacement. Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] 92 300E Eating Serpentine Belta?

2012-12-03 Thread Tony Wirtel
about 2007. The only other thing I can think of is Conti quality has gone away, but we would have heard of that by now, right? Tony Wirtel From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 92 300E Eating Serpentine Belta? Message-ID: 2c336742-bfea-4955

Re: [MBZ] pianos

2012-09-06 Thread Tony Wirtel
in it.) Sound familiar? Dan Dan, no I would not know anything about that (grin). Tony Wirtel -- Tony Wirtel mobile i3 +1 610.551.5923 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] No MB: B5 VW Passat parts for the taking

2012-09-03 Thread Tony Wirtel
and prefer not to throw them out. Tony Wirtel -- Tony Wirtel mobile i3 +1 610.551.5923 ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Poly-V / Serpentine Belt RR

2012-05-07 Thread tony . wirtel
better choices for the way I use these things. Tony Wirtel Former '92 300e/2.6 Sent from my iPad Message: 9 Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 21:21:47 -0400 From: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Poly-V / Serpentine Belt RR Message-ID: 4e4fff17-aa58-42b5

Re: [MBZ] Very Aggravating

2012-04-08 Thread Tony Wirtel
many others say the heck with it and if today they collect as much as they used to under the old structure. Tony Wirtel Former '92 300e/2.6 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] Who wanted a 300SEL?

2012-02-28 Thread Tony Wirtel
Sadly, after 40+ years of excellent results MB-texting has been made illegal by The Man in many states. Tony Wirtel Former owner of Dan's 300E w/MB-text From: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Who wanted a 300SEL? Message-ID

Re: [MBZ] ABS Brake Bleeding

2012-02-20 Thread Tony Wirtel
get the bleed nipple at the pump! Tony Wirtel ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman

Re: [MBZ] Replacing M103 Top Timing Cover Seal

2012-01-21 Thread Tony Wirtel
it. Tony Wirtel ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Monowiper Question

2012-01-16 Thread Tony Wirtel
. There is MUCH better up here. Tony Wirtel (former) '92 300e/2.6, passed on at 181k miles ___ 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: http

Re: [MBZ] P-51 lost at Duxford

2011-07-14 Thread Tony Wirtel
Warthog. My father in law spend some time in that part of the world and while he doesn't talk about it he will admit to being a Skyraider passenger once. Now, how someone 6'6 fit is beyond me but where there's a will and all... Tony Wirtel ___ http

Re: [MBZ] Clean brake pads

2011-06-05 Thread Tony Wirtel
and will clunk when backing up. I didn't measure to see if the pads are a bit undersize or what notwith a car pushing 20 years old I'm OK with it. Stay away from anything oes genuine...99 and 44/100ths percent chance that it's junk or worse. Tony Wirtel Mobile email

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL trim color

2011-05-08 Thread Tony Wirtel
was excellent: http://www.paintscratch.com/cgi-bin/makepaint2.cgi At least that should get you confirming data to match on your data plate! Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] Auto Tranny and The Turbo and other things

2011-03-15 Thread Tony Wirtel
can use that for the brief amount of time needed for the test. In my experience having BOTH turbo and transmission issues crop up at the same time tends to point to the vacuum system- learned this from Marshall, may he rest in peace! Tony Wirtel ___ http

Re: [MBZ] Cold this morning

2011-01-25 Thread Tony Wirtel
for not doing it earlier, but the plugs had always tested fine with digital meter I *thought* I could accurately measure down to the range needed for glow plugs. Tony Wirtel Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cold this morning Message-ID: sig.7006ca915c.4d3e3440.5050...@striplin.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset

Re: [MBZ] 350sdl Thirsty

2010-09-03 Thread Tony Wirtel
If I recall some words from Marshall Booth isn't seepage from the head gasket at #1 cylinder a possible cause? Left unattended for too long this was thought to contribute to rod bending. Of course check and make sure the simple things such as the reservoir cap checks out! Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] When did R134a start?

2010-07-16 Thread Tony Wirtel
/2.6 motor (build date July 1992 IIRC) has R-12. Tony Wirtel '92 300e/2.6, 164k miles ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Dishwashers

2010-03-15 Thread Tony Wirtel
locally but there are several online sellers that have really nice parts listings w/drawings and/or schematics to confirm what you've got. Tony Wirtel -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2009-12-27 15.19.19.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 651116 bytes Desc

Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car

2010-01-18 Thread Tony Wirtel
in every review I've read. The need for premium fuel for its Mitsubishi engine didn't help. Tony Wirtel From: John Freer mbfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car Message-ID: 632eba9d1001172243h799ff0d3kf0f39ad2235e1

Re: [MBZ] New member intro and 190e question or two

2009-11-10 Thread Tony Wirtel
hours time- don't ask me how I know! If asking for a grand I'd offer 500, max. You have much work ahead of you, and this assumes normal wear items like the rear subframe mounts and suspension links have been replaced and everything in the front suspension is 100%. Tony Wirtel '92 300e/2.6

Re: [MBZ] '91 300E, 103 engine

2009-08-22 Thread Tony Wirtel
the past 2 weeks. Only caveat is the head gasket. Mine was replaced by the PO at 100k miles by a decent shop, head also rebuilt at the time. Was leaking again at 120k and I replaced two years ago with new head bolts. Now at 152k I've got leakage at the back corner. Tony Wirtel '92 300e/2.6

Re: [MBZ] OT - GMS 1/2 ton truck?

2009-04-22 Thread Tony Wirtel
it w/the ball already there. Tony Wirtel ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo

[MBZ] Craigslist substance abusers

2009-04-04 Thread Tony Wirtel
20k for a w123: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/1105807336.html http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/1106034572.html -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] A real genuine MB Question!

2009-04-03 Thread Tony Wirtel
for the next generation 210's. Oh yeah, then there is also the leaking head gasket issue as well. Of course, a review of the service records may eliminate some of these concerns. John John- W124s can have spring perch rustout, too! Tony Wirtel -- next part -- An HTML

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 40, Issue 143

2009-03-30 Thread Tony Wirtel
likely get mold at some point esp. if the door is kept shut. Tony Wirtel -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090330/09256208/attachment.html ___ http

Re: [MBZ] OT, front loading washers

2009-03-30 Thread Tony Wirtel
oops- changing subject this time On Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 11:08 AM, Tony Wirtel tony.wir...@gmail.com wrote: Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:33:09 -0500 From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] OT, front loading washers To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID

Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel

2009-03-17 Thread Tony Wirtel
and let the rear hang down. Tony Wirtel -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090317/6b046784/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] E300 going cheap, ending soon

2009-03-15 Thread Tony Wirtel
-mile car. Tony Wirtel -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/7828b6c4/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

[MBZ] Fwd: Your Order with Amazon.com

2009-03-11 Thread Tony Wirtel
FYI- we said we were gonna. -- Forwarded message -- From: auto-conf...@amazon.com auto-conf...@amazon.com Date: Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 2:02 PM Subject: Your Order with Amazon.com To: tony.wir...@gmail.com tony.wir...@gmail.com [image: Amazon.com

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 40, Issue 26

2009-03-08 Thread Tony Wirtel
The government subsidizes kiddie plantations. Unfortunately, the quality goes down as the quantity goes up, and you get large numbers of useless offspring that grow into useless adults. Mitch. Ever see the movie Idiocracy? Depressingly predictive of the future, I'm afraid. Tony

Re: [MBZ] STupid 190D tranny

2009-03-01 Thread Tony Wirtel
is appropriate for the modulator pressure only: The pump/line pressure can get to 200 PSI which will spectacularly burst PVC tubing of the type I used. Tony Wirtel 722.4 Models Set @ 31 MPH Version Color PSI .400 Green 46 .403 Green 44 .408 Green 57 .409 Red 48 .410 Green 51 .413 Red 47 .414 Brown 41

Re: [MBZ] STupid 190D tranny

2009-02-28 Thread Tony Wirtel
pressure was ~ 50 PSI PVC tubing worked fine, but sounds like you need to measure pump pressure and working pressure. If you need the p/n for the bajo bolt let me know; have them at work and can get them Monday. Tony Wirtel -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed

[MBZ] European Headlights

2009-02-17 Thread Tony Wirtel
inspections. Anyone know? Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) Larry, I put them on my '92 and haven't had any issues with inspection, and PA is somewhat more difficult compared to VA. When in Charlottesville I saw a few W124s with euros. Tony Wirtel '92 300e -- next

Re: [MBZ] tranny jack sure makes install easy

2009-01-19 Thread Tony Wirtel
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Re: [MBZ] transmission repair factory PDF

2009-01-16 Thread Tony Wirtel
200k instead of the 300k it went the first time. And there was a differance- reverse took about a half second to engage instead of being nearly instantaneous. But given that it USED to take 3-5 seconds I was OK with that! Tony Wirtel -- next part -- An HTML attachment

Re: [MBZ] transmission repair factory PDF

2009-01-16 Thread Tony Wirtel
housings as a purge fitting; this fitting, some 1/4 PVC (nprmally rated to 50 PSI, right around where you need to be) and an accurate gauge will help you dial in the pressures. Tony WIrtel -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail

[MBZ] VW minivan/was Uplander

2009-01-07 Thread Tony Wirtel
and both said they're turds. Each dealer was sitting on over 10 of these turkeys. I kinda wondered how VW would fare with these at a VW premium pricepoint when Chrysler can't move them with several k $ in rebates and incentives. Gotta love marketers! Tony Wirtel -- next part

Re: [MBZ] Premium v. Regular

2008-12-30 Thread Tony Wirtel
Does the M103 have a knock sensor? I didn't think they did. Mine pings big time with 87. Tony Wirtel -Original Message- From: Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com Date: Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 11:54 am Subject: [MBZ] Premium v. Regular was Re: Fuel prices To: 'Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Premium v. Regular

2008-12-30 Thread Tony Wirtel
pockmarked from preignition- thankfully, not in my car. Tony Wirtel -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081230/f4f69202/attachment.html ___ http

[MBZ] OT, kids and cell phones

2008-12-30 Thread Tony Wirtel
About a year ago, the wife wants to get the 12 year old a cell phone. I pitch a bitch saying that is just stupid, he can get one when he gets a job and can pay for it. Well, he ends up getting one. Just now, the 11 year old was given one for his b-day, I think that is even more stupid.

Re: [MBZ] 119 broken valve cover

2008-12-29 Thread Tony Wirtel
off you may be able to get a better feel for what happened before pulling the heads. But I'd start preparing for that OR looking for another motor. THat said you may luck out and find that the valves haven't bounced on the pistons. Unlikely, but possible. Tony Wirtel -- next part

Re: [MBZ] SDL cranky cold starts

2008-12-16 Thread Tony Wirtel
using the block heaters. This with good glow plugs on all and a valve adjustment on the SD; both were on dino oil. Tony Wirtel No diesels this year -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments

Re: [MBZ] I get the 140

2008-12-13 Thread Tony Wirtel
the trans to the rad and just driving it home. Ed 300E not only will it help you'll also get 40 MPG driving home- just like they say on ebay tony wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] photos of the new E-Class

2008-12-10 Thread Tony Wirtel
lights... Tony Wirtel '92 300e ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo

[MBZ] GM downsizing

2008-12-03 Thread Tony Wirtel
another ~ 20 % of dealers, mostly in more populated areas. Local Chevy dealer had a full front and back lot last week; yesterday it was EMPTY. Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] 2.6/2.8

2008-11-15 Thread Tony Wirtel
, but gutless. Tony Wirtel ___ 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 options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] E420 problems

2008-11-11 Thread Tony Wirtel
a little while. If like my '92 300e there is a switchover valve above the brake booster. For testing purposes, you can unplug this and see if the 1st gear hold is temporarily disabled. Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] Carfax/ 454 milage

2008-11-05 Thread Tony Wirtel
Message: 10 Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:45:43 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carfax To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed with a 350 12, with a 454,

Re: [MBZ] 300E oil question (I almost hate to ask this!)

2008-11-03 Thread Tony Wirtel
With Mobil 1 15W-50 now in the crankcase (and the car well warmed up), the oil pressure needle sits at 2.5 (very little bouncing) at idle. Don- I used Delo 400 for a change in my '92 300e and went through something similar; replaced with Delvac 1300 and pressure was back to normal. Tony

Re: [MBZ] Interesting engine

2008-11-02 Thread Tony Wirtel
://www.roughandtumble.org/rt-albums/rt-2007_reun/c/5518rt_2007_2_259.asp#Photo Wonder what OSHA would saw about this little marvel today... Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] QANTAS dive

2008-10-16 Thread Tony Wirtel
guidance for a crew response to minimize the effect of any similar failure. The ATSB said its investigation is continuing. RLE Hope the next similar Airbus glitch doesn't occur at 600 ft AGL. Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] 190D transmission, anybody got any ideas?

2008-09-13 Thread Tony Wirtel
!). . When dropping the body Also keep an eye out for a few little bits. If like the 722.418 on my 300d there is a little plastic valve and other bits that MUST be set just so and may come out from where they belong when you drop the valve body. Do you have any pics to show the lines you mention? Tony

Re: [MBZ] little man is home

2008-09-10 Thread Tony Wirtel
- Remember fondly those nights of uninterrupted sleep. You'll get 'em back, somewhere between 3 weeks and 3 years! TOny Wirtel '92 300e, '00 boy child, '04 girl child ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com

Re: [MBZ] OM603 flywheel - how many bolts?

2008-09-03 Thread Tony Wirtel
of it as a flex plate; didn't have mine off when I redid the trans as the rear seal was dry. Given the weight of the TC empty, what does the flywheel weigh? Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] OM603 flywheel - how many bolts?

2008-09-02 Thread Tony Wirtel
- Shouldn't be any different from a 602, which has 6 bolts, paired together and visible through the cutout in the bottom of the block case. Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] OT - Now SST's - was B-58

2008-08-19 Thread Tony Wirtel
compare the design of the wings, the Concorde was more complex and that was the reason I recall for better fuel efficiency. Of course, efficiency here is ENTIRELY relative. One story I read was that the Tu-144 was used to haul mail for the proletariat at one point. Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] stupid tranmission

2008-08-17 Thread Tony Wirtel
mount bolts ~ 3 turns seem to help let the motor tilt a bit more. Tony Wirtel ___ 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 options go

Re: [MBZ] Airbus retaining wall crash

2008-08-13 Thread Tony Wirtel
Also- a/c was a pedestrian A340 rather than A380. Happened in November. Tony WIrtel Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: THE TALE OF THE ARAB FLIGHT CREW To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 No secret about this - it's

Re: [MBZ] Midnight on the dash 24/7

2008-07-30 Thread Tony Wirtel
. When I did mine I tried foil first, but wanted more so went with LEDs. Good news is that white LEDs are now more white, readily available and cheaper to boot. Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http

Re: [MBZ] OT: sandblasting, and Sears is the new Harbor Freight

2008-07-29 Thread Tony Wirtel
. That said I tend to buy keeper things from estate sales and such. Craigslist is a great source. Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe

[MBZ] Mixing 87 and 93 octane

2008-07-03 Thread Tony Wirtel
, I'll probably lower the premium content to 60% today and see what happens. Mitch: Have tried that successfully with my 300E, ~ 9 gal 87 and 6 of 93. Saves about $2-3 tank compared to using mid-grade ane net octane is higher. Takes less than 2 extra minutes. Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] Mixing 87 and 93 octane

2008-07-03 Thread Tony Wirtel
was applied linearly, 89 would not be 4.29 but instead about 4.20 instead. Saves about $2/tank and takes less than two minutes more time. Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] Horrible noise - And the WINNER IS ....

2008-06-02 Thread Tony Wirtel
the pressures are dialed in right! Tony Wirtel '91 300e ___ 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 options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman

Re: [MBZ] Civic

2008-05-21 Thread Tony Wirtel
Sunil, If gas keeps edging up my gut is on the high of the numbers. Heck, read this for yourself...$7,300 for a 12 year old Metro... http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/05/20/geo.metro/index.html?iref=newssearch Tony Wirtel '91 300d w/crazy high miles for sale

Re: [MBZ] SOS - Sluggo 1985 300CD

2008-05-10 Thread Tony Wirtel
, but if there is an identified pump issue this is one definite area to attend to. With all of that said, did the dealer tell you what the working pressures were at? Tony WIrtel w124 300d, 300e Too late - like I say, the dealer's cappuccino rocks... We'll see how much time this simple

Re: [MBZ] SOS - Sluggo 1985 300CD

2008-05-10 Thread Tony Wirtel
Tony, What sort of pressures should they be? Andrew, Will send some info directly- Tony Wirtel ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] SOS - Sluggo 1985 300CD

2008-05-10 Thread Tony Wirtel
is an enjoyable car to drive. I also just found out that the ALDA still has the original cap; I think it would be even nicer adjusted ~ 1/2 turn CCW! Tony Wirtel '91 300d, '92 300e/2.6 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http

Re: [MBZ] 126 Front Seat Sag Fix

2008-05-04 Thread Tony Wirtel
160K miles. Wickford, RI Dwight, I did a pad and frame renewal on a 123 about 6 years ago; I think prices are MUCH higher now! Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

[MBZ] trans output flange nut

2008-05-04 Thread Tony Wirtel
socket with success. Tony Wirtel ___ 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 options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [MBZ] trans RR shade-tree style

2008-04-30 Thread Tony Wirtel
putting in a reman/junkyard tranny or DIY rebuild? The rebuild isn't as hard as it might sound! Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] OT: McCain proposes break in fuel taxes

2008-04-20 Thread Tony Wirtel
importing- especially in refined fuels. Venezuela? Take a look at their recent production trends. Russia has also been active in re-appropriating oil fields, and they've also seen production stagnate with their former partners gone. Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 29, Issue 141

2008-04-20 Thread Tony Wirtel
-governmental control they've been importing- especially in refined fuels. Venezuela? Take a look at their recent production trends. Russia has also been active in re-appropriating oil fields, and they've also seen production stagnate with their former partners gone. Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] SDL won't move

2008-04-01 Thread Tony Wirtel
for operating and modulator pressures. Another thing (grasping at straws) is perhaps the filter is plugged and theres no fluid being drawn? Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL tranny leak

2008-03-11 Thread Tony Wirtel
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Debit cards

2008-02-24 Thread Tony Wirtel
every month. In the credit card industry, a person doing thsi is known as a deadbeat! What does that tell you about them? Zedic If any question, read this- http://www.forbes.com/2008/02/15/credit-cards-banking-biz-wall-cx_lm_0215badcards.html?feed=rss_popstories Tony Wirtel

[MBZ] Transmission modulator replacement

2008-02-23 Thread Tony Wirtel
pin 126 277 93 75 is single piece and it APPEARS that the piston piece should be pulled from the modulator. Is this correct? I can't get it out of the bore with reasonable force. Any insights are helpful; I called and Tom didn't have any info for these. Thanks! Tony Wirtel '91 300d

[MBZ] Transmission modulator questions

2008-02-22 Thread Tony Wirtel
insights are helpful; I called and Tom didn't have any info for these. Thanks! Tony Wirtel '91 300d ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] eBay sucks

2008-01-24 Thread Tony Wirtel
that that person is some kind of jerk for not playing fair and THEN sells it out from under you as the high bidder? Bogus. I'd guess there are ways to make this more difficult for the seller, but would probably be twice the hassle for you and that in the end negative feedback is all you've got. Tony

Re: [MBZ] Someone needs to do this to a 123

2008-01-03 Thread Tony Wirtel
Besides being pretty, it's nice and safe too with those added crumple zones. lol Ed 300E Yeah- I saw South Carolina plates; I perhaps no inspection mechanism there? Here in Pennsylvania you'd be having uncomfortable conversations with law enforcement, quickly. Tony Wirtel Coupla w124s

[MBZ] Kaleb- Parts?

2008-01-03 Thread Tony Wirtel
Let me know if you still have the w124 trunk latch and vacuum transducer valve- I need to get this rolling, soon. Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] Climate Control 1980 300D

2007-12-29 Thread Tony Wirtel
the suck side of the main blower. (Not sure about the 201.) If either side is disconnected, due to jostling or foam rot, cabin temperature regulation goes all to hell. -- Jim I've had success with cleaning and applying ATF to get one of these working again- this on a w126 300sd. Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] Toyota/Mercedes hoods

2007-12-21 Thread Tony Wirtel
traps like the corolla. No, not exactly sealed, but when one pulls the hood release a warning comes on the display that sez Warning: There be Dragons under there; Return to Dealer. Tony Wirtel 2 x w124's ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] W108 hydropneumatic levelling device

2007-12-19 Thread Tony Wirtel
Wasn't the OEM (someone like BOGE) pressured to stop selling them so MB could mark them up more? This far out there can't possibly be any IP issues but then again, it would be a small market in any case. A former '67 230s (110 or 111) had a bad one. Tony Wirtel

[MBZ] Testing vacuum transducers

2007-12-10 Thread Tony Wirtel
-1991. Thanks! Tony Wirtel ___ 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 options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [MBZ] MB Diesel Powered Grand Cherokee

2007-12-06 Thread Tony Wirtel
diesel plopped into a Jeep and see what fun dealers will have with figuring those out. Tony Wirtel 92 300e, 91 300d, others ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED

[MBZ] No boost in '91 300d/ early results

2007-12-04 Thread Tony Wirtel
with a stern reminder to consider what I THINK I know vs what the teams of Mercedes engineers who designed the engine ACTUALLY knew when they did the work! Will post when finally fixed. Thank You to all! Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] No boost in '91 300d

2007-12-03 Thread Tony Wirtel
still regulate fuel enrichment, unless theres something integrated into the pump I can't see or elsewhere that I just don't understand. So tonight, a good read of the diagnostics in front of the football game. Too bad I don't have a fireplace anymore and I'm out of scotch... Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] No boost in '91 300d

2007-12-03 Thread Tony Wirtel
with the vacuum disconnected- shifts are firmer, but probably not as firm as they should be. Also the info I have is that at 305k miles the transmission has never been out of the car. Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http

[MBZ] No boost in '91 300d

2007-12-02 Thread Tony Wirtel
systems is there an electrical element added to the injection pump that would prevent enrichment when jumpering the intake to ALDA? - Does anyone have a used Garrett TB025 turbo if mine proves bad - Anywhere else I should be looking? Thanks! Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] '02 C230 Sports Coupe

2007-12-01 Thread Tony Wirtel
the outer skin flexes and shimmies worse than that POS Cavalier. Tony Wirtel ___ 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 options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 300SDL with level control

2007-11-27 Thread Tony Wirtel
, tho' it was expensive, a hassle and thus, rare. Tony Wirtel ___ 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 options go to: http

[MBZ] Ebay 300SDL with level control

2007-11-26 Thread Tony Wirtel
Kind of an odd duck, no? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991-Mercedes-Benz-S350-SD-Diesel-w-78k-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ180183622509QQihZ008QQcategoryZ6336QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] New refrigerant

2007-11-16 Thread Tony Wirtel
not just go and compress AIR, dump heat under expansion, and use THAT? I can't pretend to know anything about the efficiency, and moisture would likely be an issue. But it gets me thinking... Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

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