Geez wish I remembered to bring some used parts up with me!
Brian
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From: Curt Raymond
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010 09:21:27
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] RI Red lives!
I should get a Rusty price on that... My Indy was quoted $300 from the
stealership he works with.
Hop
KILMA ?
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From: "harry watkins"
Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2010 18:43:19
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] What happened? Just a coincidence?
86 300 SDL, just got off I-20 after 80 mile trip. I needed to change lanes and
at about 30 MPH I mashed down to engage the kick
the park would be nice, which it
was until I got to Pigeon Forge and that other town there. What
abominations on the face of the planet. Took longer to get through
them, not even turista season, than driving through the park.
--R
On 2/22/2010 9:28 AM, Brian Toscano wrote:
> Yes it is close
Yes it is closed for a while longer. The posted detour is to take I-26 & I-81.
The Blue Ridge Parkway or the road through Smoky Mountain National Park is
also possible for non-commerical traffic.
Regards,
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From: Craig McCluskey
Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
Jim,
The BlackBerry automatically added the apostrophe in "lets" for some reason and
I didn't catch it to remove it. Sorry.
The Jeep voltmeter seems somewhat accurate. It shows 11, 12, 13, 14, etc volts
OK at least. I've never seen the Jeep measure over 14.x volts. I went thru it
pretty we
Right and this is what Mitch was suggesting. But wouldn't my dashboard
voltmeter pick this up? It seems fairly accurate than me constantly looking at
a voltmeter. I don't have one that let's me set limits or alarms. There are
no known electrical problems--no history of blowing radios or head
Is voltage testing a sufficient test to determine if there's an overcharging
condition? So far no problems with the new battery.
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From: Jim Cathey
Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
To: Okie Benz Mailing List
ReplyTo: Okie Benz Mailing List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rotten
This is the first sizzling stinking battery I've seen but the second yellow top
that has died. The last one was 9-12 months ago, also in the Jeep. That one
gave no indications or advance warning. It just wouldn't start after I came
out of a restaurant. It was very difficult to jump it--easie
Well AutoZone says battery and charging system tested OK but agreed the battery
stunk and was hot. It was sizzling (noise) before I went into the store. I'll
see what happens. I never noticed over voltage problems with the Jeep.
Thanks,
Brian
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The battery voltage was low for a day or two when I first put it in, but then
it came back up to 13-14 with the engine running. Annoying this would happen.
I wonder if the Jeep is eating batteries. History of Jeep batteries. Factory
original from 2001-2006. Changed preemtively to a Yellow T
lls rotten egg/sulphur. So why am I getting this
smell from a car battery? Guess its time for a Sears Die Hard??
Regards,
Brian Toscano
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For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com
To search lis
I'd just pull the drain plugs. They have drain pan catches the size of large
garbage can lids that help keep the floor clean and work real well for coolant
also.
Regards,
Brian Toscano
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From: Alex Chamberlain
Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
To: Mer
The upgrade was cheap 'n' easy!
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-Original Message-
From: Curt Raymond
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2009 08:40:19
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: first impressions on snow leopard
I don't really understand why anybody would pay for ANOTHER Mac OS. Thats wha
I use the credit card to buffer my checking account. An friend of mine booked
airline tickets and the online charged him 3 times which caused his balance to
go negative and spend a day working thru the mess. If it was a CC instead of
debit it would have been easier. The key is to pay in full ea
John,
Virginia is not an insurance company. I suspect the limit is the unisured cap,
if that. Virginia's finincial liability law would still be in effect. The $500
simply allows an unisured driver to register their vehicle and keep their valid
license. In VA if you don't have insurance or pay th
Its $500 for any vehicle, but I don't think anyone with a reckless driving, DUI
is eligible since those drivers require FR-44 insurance at twice the normal
minimums for other drivers.
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-Original Message-
From: John Freer
Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12
TN started requiring liablity a few years ago, but it was not required when I
moved there in 2000.
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-Original Message-
From: Mitch Haley
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:59:21
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] but I'm a good...
brian
In VA you can pay $500 a year to not insure your car and its legal. No need to
post a surety bond.
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From: tyler
Date: Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:18:42
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Fads
So you're saying it's
All states have financial responsibility laws but not all states require
insurance. Virginia and Washington D.C. are two examples.
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From: relng...@aol.com
Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 22:15:38
To:
Subject: Re: [MBZ] but I'm a good...
My buddy has one with 265Kmi and minimal maintenance and still going... I did
change the A/C compressor on it for him. He will need another engine
eventually but that's because regular oil isn't meant for "I change it every
year weather or not it needs it".
Regards,
Brian
Peel the failure sticker off and try again?
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From: andrew strasfogel
Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 15:23:48
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] Removing window tint
Well, this morning DC motor vehicle inspection got me big tim
How is rothbury? I was thinking about going with some folks???
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-Original Message-
From: Michael Esh
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:53:45
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Good used oil cooler needed for 1982 300 TD
Thanks Barry,
I wil
They play it cool and act like your buddy hoping you'll take their low ball
offer. The adjuster is no more your friend than a car salesperson.
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From: Jim Cathey
Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:03:58
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subj
Make sure to add tax and tags to the settlement price!
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From: Zoltan Finks
Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:18:10
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident
Excellent info and encouragement. T
Its extra insurance, plus the oil may hold up for more miles than 15w-50. I
use it because I can put it in anything I own.
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-Original Message-
From: Curt Raymond
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:35:47
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts
They will argue as much as possible to get the price down. My rover was
recently totalled. Their first offer was $2200 with $545 salvage. By the time
it was over I got a check for $5000 after salvage. Insist on a fair and
equitable settlement. Sent lots and lots of paperwork to their fax ma
The 5w40 has better ability to suspend soot...
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-Original Message-
From: Curt Raymond
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 08:15:56
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil
What advantage do you see in the 5w40? I use it but only because
I'd never use 5w30 unless the HTHS was more than 3.5-3.6 !
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From: tyler
Date: Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:31:05
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil
I realize oil brands and weights tend to be a
But when they go, they just go... And what's gonna hurt you when you're in a
tank? My '91 was awesome.
Regards,
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From: relng...@aol.com
Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 22:25:31
To:
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rover nicht
> ...She did get exci
I'd add range rover to the list?
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-Original Message-
From: Bob Rentfro
Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 17:57:00
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Compass, Jetta - and maybe an MB ...
I am concerned about the safety thing, being a dad. She ha
What's wrong with gmail??!
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-Original Message-
From: Allan Streib
Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 18:15:26
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Email hosting
I use fastmail.fm. Free up to a point; you need to pay for additional
features a
Whatever happened to LT Don???
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-Original Message-
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin"
Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 20:50:04
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Auxiliary fans
I have ALWAYS wanted a 91 560SEL. I have a 89 but always wanted a 91 so
In VA if you can't do the speed limit in the left lane they write you a ticket.
A lot less Yellow freight doubles trying to pass these days... About time. I
understand the truck drivers perspective, but one passing truck can tie up
miles of cars or other trucks
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They'll let you do 10 over all day long in TN.
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-Original Message-
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin"
Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 08:38:14
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - State finances
so what car are you driving?
OK Don wrote:
> We dro
My german mech said sell before 100,000 miles! If new engine, maybe okay for a
little while
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-Original Message-
From: Donald Snook
Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 14:29:22
To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] BMW Opinions ?
I found a 1993 BMW 7
You are probably safe, I think major problems started about 5 years ago. When
the optima in my jeep failed suddenly at a restaurant (shorted cell) I went
home and put the old optima that had been sitting on a concrete floor for a
year or two and it started the jeep just fine.
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Optimas have quality control problems. The originals seem to last forever but
the new ones are hit or miss and can fail in under 3 years. There is one that
is better rated but I can't recall the name. It is available rebranded from
Sears as a Die Hard Platinum.
Regards,
Brian
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My aunts husky would kill birds but used to leave them on the back door step!
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-Original Message-
From: "Tom Hargrave"
Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 00:54:39
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [MBZ] the joy of the german shepherd
I watched my
Races are replacable. If the spindles are worn you will have problems with new
bearings.
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-Original Message-
From: Curt Raymond
Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 17:03:45
To: Diesel List
Subject: [MBZ] Wheel bearings cont...
So the inspection report sa
Why not just use a Range Rover? My '91 is way better than my XJ and safer than
most cars.
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From: Tyler
Date: Sun, 10 May 2009 11:29:45
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] XJs
I realize the XJ is better offroad th
For me it depends on what website I am using. Firefox works better with OWA.
In other cases Safari works better. Of course IE works best of all... If I'm
on a PC.
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-Original Message-
From: Curt Raymond
Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:37:04
To: Dies
Very happy with my Bosch front loader washer/drier set purchased 8 yrs ago
Works as well as new. Zero problems and easy to use.
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-Original Message-
From: Peter Frederick
Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:29:35
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject:
Tell the insurance company to pay you mileage, per diem, and lopst earning
capacity to check out the south carolina vehicle. Allstates insured wrecked
my range rover and I've been keeping track of every minute I spend on this
claim. Their goal is to speak softly while screwing you, mine is
It'd take the 2.5 Turbo over the '95 D300 but the '87 300DT is really where its
at
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From: OK Don
Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:51:30
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Mercedes to look at ( the saga continu
Binding u-joint or CV joint on the right side? I've had them bind up before
and steering was very scary...
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From: "Kaleb C. Striplin"
Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:26:42
To: mercedes Mailing List
Subject: [MBZ] anybody know anythi
That's what I do... I figure the cycling doesn't help anyone but honeywell.
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-Original Message-
From: Allan Streib
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:59:36
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid
Sort of on the subject -- I installed
I think thats awesome. I wish my Dad taught me more about cars. But I did get
a good schooling on electrical work.
Regards,
Brian
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From: Jim Cathey
Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:31:25
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [M
What do you mean by copper cables? Like cat 5 patch cables? Or old serial or
parallel cables? Made it to NH - got in at 1:45 AM. NJ 287 and CT 95 were
disastrous. Coming back Mass and Hartford were disastrous. Waterbury to NJ
was blacktop which was nice. Never made it to VT.
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I would just go with used. They don't fail that often so there should be a lot
of good used ones available.
Regards,
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From: Peter Frederick
Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:38:30 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject
Yes, you would do this from the front of the car with the pipe rinning the
length of the car.
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-Original Message-
From: Curt Raymond
Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:34:10
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D lower ball joint diagnosis
Seems reason
Exactly. When you lift up on the tire and let it back down the knuckle should
move exactly in sync with the lower control arm. While lifting up and down you
should be looking at the ball joint for slop.
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From: Fmiser
Date: Tu
To test lower ball joint you lift up the front end and put it on jack stands.
Then with a pry bar, pipe, board, etc placed between the ground and botton of
the tire apply upward force and look for movement. Tie rods and steering
linakage are checked by pulling and pushing at 3 and 9 o'clock. U
That was my first instinct but the shock could be a problem too. Accessories
like water pumps can cause intermittent vibrations one might think was
suspension or tire related!
Regards,
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From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date
I use the Naptholen H to install bushings of all sorts.
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From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:22:49
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] shift bushings
Well all the ones I have had
I would start the job with ramps or car on the ground to break free the bolts
that hold the axles to the output flanges. You have a long handle 1/2" drive
ratchet right? Are you reusing bolts or have new bolts? Do you have the
driver for the old bolts and socket for the new?
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They look for stickers in the windshield in the northeast. It doesn't matter
what's wrong.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:59:20
To:
Subject: Re: [MBZ] junker
> Once it fails inspection I have 60 days t
Please advise when you no. longer storw hours
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From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:33:24
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Broken OM606 Glowplugs
The 124 may be Mashall-vertifie
I am looking for one of those vehicle barriers like I see in the national
forests. They can lock with a padlock that is inside an opening in one of the
posts, making bolt cutters harder to use.
Regards,
Brian Toscano
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What'd you keep the hogs penned up with in the old days? I'd love to hear some
kind of wire would do the job. These 16' panels are a pain on uneven ground.
Regards,
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From: "Wilton Strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Sun, 9 No
I am looking to buy a bolt cutter. The initial use will be cutting hog panels.
Does anyone have suggestions on size, type, or brand? I see there are some
high dollar models from Klein and Rigid while the most expensive from Northern
Tool is $52.
Regards,
Brian Toscano
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New bolts for the axle shafts are XZN. Old bolts are torx.
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From: Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 10:01:03
To: Mercedes Discussion List; Christopher McCann<[EMAIL
PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] w201 axle
A postal scale works good for measuring grams
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From: Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 18:28:02
To: Diesel List
Subject: [MBZ] 240D brake/bearing question
Gang,
Marshall would kill me for even thinking
The starter was the same as for the 6 cyl models so it was that much easier to
start a 5 cyl.
Regards,
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From: Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 09:03:44
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was 3
BZ] 190D Differential continuing saga
I have a woman I deal with for business here that has the same last name
as you. Just FYI.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Where are located? I will be in NJ this week for work.
>
> Regards,
> Brian Toscano
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&g
Where are located? I will be in NJ this week for work.
Regards,
Brian Toscano
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From: Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 08:00:08
To: Diesel List
Subject: [MBZ] 190D Differential continuing saga
Where in TN?
Regards,
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From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:00:13
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] #22 head?
yea, I threw it in my garage. Im going to have it rebuilt eventual
Anything is possible. I did not see the condition of the old lube. In my
experience with syn gear lube both in foreign and domestic rear ends if the
diff wss dirty it will need to be changed repeatedly before it stays honey
colored for any length of time. There are plenty of good used diffs.
Agreed. Maybe adjusting the preload on the pinion, but Mobil 1 will just get
dirty very fast and need to be changed repeatedly if the diff fluid was old
beofre it comes out clean. Howling could be wheel bearings.
Regards,
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Fro
The OVP can cause intermittant problems. They were revised half a dozen or
more times over the years.
Regards,
Brian Toscano
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From: "Troy Kocher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:47:53
To: Mer
WWII got us out of the Depression... not the New Deal.
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From: Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:41:39
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Spoof of the week
It may be Comrade now, but we wou
Pretty much identical...
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From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:50:19
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D adventures of the day
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> Hope its not too bad a job to
Yes...could be crossed in the engine bay or by the tank.
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From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:43:42
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Weird attack of sluggishness - W123 300TD
m
I know what you mean. I've had production server when I was at the State up
for 500+ days and would reboot them just to make sure they did!
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From: Tyler Backman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:00:33
T
Beating the line near the fuel head with a wrench might help, or just get
another fuel head.
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From: Tyler Backman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:20:55
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] V
The temp sensor is in the front bumper.
Brian Toscano
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From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:23:12
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 Front Bumper
Alltel told me they are the only unlimited. My Sprint bill shows usage without
a 5GB cap. Perhaps because its considered a business account?
Brian Toscano
Tri-Cities, TN-VA
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From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTEC
, brian toscano <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> You can buy it from Baum Tool in Florida for about $100 or you can do it
> without the tools which aren't really necessary but make life eaiser than
> sockets, washers, nuts, and threaded rods.
>
> Brian
>
>
>
>
You can buy it from Baum Tool in Florida for about $100 or you can do it
without the tools which aren't really necessary but make life eaiser than
sockets, washers, nuts, and threaded rods.
Brian
On 12/28/05, Aaron Lam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> Does anyone know where I can r
Depends on the engine in particular. Since it turned over, that's a good
start! I would suggest carb cleaner in the intake to see if it brings it to
life. If the engine was carbuerated I would suggest a splash of gas down the
carbuerrator - same line of thinking.
Brian
On 12/28/05, Trampas <[E
That's interesting Dave because I have not noticed any settling in my
suspension work. I was able to get my ride height within 1 mm of factory
original according to the dealer's alignment machine that's referenced in
the FSM. Sometimes you may need to bouce the car, etc drive forwards and
backwar
Not sure, but if you are driving your own vehicle keep in mind U.S. auto
insurance does NOT cover you in Mexico.
Brian
On 12/26/05, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> mapquest and randmcnally do not do mexico...HELP!
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
>
>
> Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas
You could remove the sway bar and see if the noise goes away. :)
Sway bar bushings usually clunk going over rail road tracks and things
like that.
Bushings are hard to test and are often misdiagnosed.
Its important to remember that AGE also kills rubber - its not just
the miles. We don't drive
John,
14 is a little high like Dave says. The mech seems to really want to
get your $$$ by dealing with your pump. I have seen my mech change a
lot of 2.5 pumps turbo and non-turbo and delivery valve seals on those
too - all at a much higher rate than the 3.0 models. However, so far
there isn't
John,
I have to stop and laugh otherwise I'd get real frustrated! The mech
stopped troubleshooting at the most expensive replacement part on the
engine short of a short or long block. What a guy! I'm in the
mountains now without manuals so the best advise I can give you is
that if you can the e
Kaleb,
If you want to know you'll have to pull the head. I've had one with a
cracked head and one wih a blown head gasket and one with both. The
only that had the most problematic coolant temp problem was the blown
head gasket.
The one that drove the best was the one with both a blown head gask
Dave,
What is the chance that the recirc flap is not closing all the way
allowing 100% outside air. This would hurt the effectiveness of the
system for sure. Also what about a possibly dirty evap. Doesn't the
recirc flap at least partially engage anytime the A/C is on - or maybe
the source was
I sold used ones for about $300 each. They can be a PITA to get the
timing right.
Brian
On 8/6/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> So I see you are no longer blacklisted
>
> Rusty Cullens wrote:
> > Your ole buddy Rusty certainly has them.
> >
> > -Original Message-
> >
Glad you found a stiff joint. "By the book" its hard to test axles
running them with the wheels off the ground because the deflection
angle is different than when its on the road.
Brian
On 8/1/05, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> For what it is worth: Maybe someone can learn from this
my 20 acres
> with an old Ford 2N w/out ROPS and it was pucker factor +10 every time
> the rear wheels dipped down a few degrees--very scary! I still need
> to weld up a rollbar for my Iseki w/FEL. Sounds like a nice tractor,
> and it should give good service for a long period of time
Early 1980's Kubota L305DT - 30HP, 4WD, FEL. :)
Not a Mercedes, but it sure is neat! It has fresh paint, new ag
tires, hydraulics look good, and a ROPS. It holds 8.8 gallons of
diesel, 6.1 quarts of coolant, 6.6 quarts of oil, and 31.7 quarts of
transmission/hydraulic fluid.
-brian
The cover on the drivers side protects the oil cooler. There is no
such cover on the passenger side on cars made for the U.S. Some
European cars may place an additional transmission (ATF) cooler for
vehicles that do towing, or maybe an intercooler in other models.
Brian
On 7/25/05, John M McIn
I just put ample amounts of synthetic oil everywhere.
Brian
On 7/22/05, Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I've always coated my cam lobes with engine assembly grease for
> startups, just for extra lube insurance--theoretically it sticks
> around a bit longer than engine oil, but that's deb
eeks back. Several said that Mobile 1 is
> much better than the grease your car was shipped with, so it should be
> plenty good. I used it in mine and weighed it just like the book said.
> Took just over a half tube.
>
> On Sun, 17 Jul 2005 10:10:11 -0500, brian toscano
>
There are many mixed feelings on power steering fluid. ATF is a lot
different than it was in 1983 in terms of additives. MB now sells its
own Power Steering fluid. However, I do not think you will see a big
problem using ATF. Scores of people don't come on this list and
complain they have steer
The recommended wheel bearing grease is the MB dealer Green grease.
Brian
On 7/17/05, Peter Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Is there consensus that any name brand synthetic wheel bearing grease
> is acceptable for our cars?
> Seeing as I have to pull the hubs {I'd like to speak to that desig
What kind of car??
On 7/16/05, Scott Levengood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Bob,
>
> If you think those numbers are high, I have an invoice from Mercedes-Benz
> of
> South Atlanta dated April 22, 2004 which has a shop rate of $99.00 an hour.
> It may even be higher now (don't know). It might n
I've heard it said that evaps don't get changed much in Colorado.
In the Southeast they go out at an alarmingly high rate. But we have
very humid weather and the A/C is used a lot. My mech buddy does evaps
all summer long on 124's and 140's, and seeing more cases on newer
E-class cars ('96+).
No
Kevin,
Maybe use a screwdriver to push the lip out of place. Alex may be
right, the door panel may need to be removed to move the wires to get
enough slack. Just use some new wire and some crimp butt joints to
repair.
Brian
On 7/13/05, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >> I'm not
years. No need to remove the door panel or replace the entire
section of wire unless you need to get more freeplay to splice in a
new piece.
Brian
On 7/13/05, Kevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Wed, Jul 13, 2005 at 04:28:04PM -0400, Marshall Booth wrote:
> > brian tos
Yes. check the wiring visible between the body and the door
the drivers side rear in that has already had a wire cracking problem
(that blew fuses) and was repaired. 124 wire is not like the wire
used on older cars, and newer wires are even worse.
Brian
On 7/11/05, Alex Chamberlain <[EM
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