Re: [MBZ] Do I?

2017-03-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I have that one. Dan is correct-all the oily hoses etc are a pita to store. Otherwise it is fine but honestly they should just put a venturi on it to provode suction and forget about the hand pump. On Mar 17, 2017 7:32 PM, "clay via Mercedes" wrote: > Free local pick up

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2017-03-18 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Then it would be a deal. I considered one of these when I was looking for an extraction unit, but they look so complex with all the hoses and stuff, as well as the amount of space it would take up that I went low tech in favor of the LiquiVac. It holds 8 quarts and stores easily. -D > On

Re: [MBZ] Do I?

2017-03-17 Thread clay via Mercedes
Free local pick up for me. Maybe I snag it for #1 boy to do his own fluid changes instead of getting me to do them when he comes for a visit clay > On Mar 17, 2017, at 2:27 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > $40.00 + to ship? Hardly a deal if it gets bid ups

Re: [MBZ] Do I?

2017-03-17 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
My StainlessSteel fire extinguisher sucker sucks it out and pumps it into the gallon or 5 qt jugs to go to the recycle. I use the oil jugs. not as likely to puncture as a milk jug. Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes March 17, 2017 at 3:54 PM I have this sucker. I

Re: [MBZ] Do I?

2017-03-17 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of clay via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2017 10:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: clay Subject: [MBZ] Do I? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fluid-Evacuator-Plus-2-3-Gallons-8-8-Liters-Mityvac-MV7201-w-Box-/332156173191?hash

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2017-03-17 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
You can find them cheaper elsewhere: https://www.amazon.com/Mityvac-7201-Fluid-Evacuator-Plus/dp/B0002SR7TC -D Sent from my iPad > On Mar 17, 2017, at 6:55 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > What does a new one cost? > >> On Mar 17, 2017 5:28 AM, "Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] Do I?

2017-03-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What does a new one cost? On Mar 17, 2017 5:28 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > $40.00 + to ship? Hardly a deal if it gets bid ups much more. > > -D > > > > On Mar 17, 2017, at 1:02 AM, clay via Mercedes > wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Do I?

2017-03-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
$40.00 + to ship? Hardly a deal if it gets bid ups much more. -D > On Mar 17, 2017, at 1:02 AM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fluid-Evacuator-Plus-2-3-Gallons-8-8-Liters-Mityvac-MV7201-w-Box-/332156173191?hash=item4d560cfb87:g:c1AAAOSwXYtYysjF >

[MBZ] Do I?

2017-03-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fluid-Evacuator-Plus-2-3-Gallons-8-8-Liters-Mityvac-MV7201-w-Box-/332156173191?hash=item4d560cfb87:g:c1AAAOSwXYtYysjF I have a good Topsider, but … you never know when you might want more than just one I think I will pass, maybe somebody here needs it clay 2002 s430

Re: [MBZ] Do I have enough of these already?

2015-12-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The easiest way to tell is if it has the S/W switch by the shifter it is electronic, if it does not, it is old fashioned. On 12/22/2015 4:58 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On December 22, 2015 at 4:55 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Yup. The change from the

Re: [MBZ] Do I have enough of these already?

2015-12-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
If it’s a late 96 it could very well have the electronic tranny. Get a VIN and we can check for sure. Dan > On Dec 22, 2015, at 4:52 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > No that started in 97 I believe. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 22, 2015, at

Re: [MBZ] Do I have enough of these already?

2015-12-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
No that started in 97 I believe. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 22, 2015, at 3:50 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Was 1996 the electronic 5sp? > Blue I don't mind, but that's a lot of peeling clearcoat. > http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/5357918738.html > >

[MBZ] Do I have enough of these already?

2015-12-22 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Was 1996 the electronic 5sp? Blue I don't mind, but that's a lot of peeling clearcoat. http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/5357918738.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

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2015-12-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yup. The change from the mechanical to electronic transmission took place between MY 95 and MY 96. $200 and a couple hours of work and it will be driving just fine, I’ll bet. Wait and see what the others say, as I haven’t done much with transmissions on W140s, but I’m willing to bet it’s a

Re: [MBZ] Do I have enough of these already?

2015-12-22 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 22, 2015 at 4:55 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Yup. The change from the mechanical to electronic transmission took place > between MY 95 and MY 96. > > $200 and a couple hours of work and it will be driving just fine, I’ll bet. Need to check

Re: [MBZ] Do I have enough of these already?

2015-12-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It was, and that is a very common issue. Dan > On Dec 22, 2015, at 5:58 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Need to check the codes. > IIRC it was you who told me the code on my 1997 indicated the connector on the > outside of the trans. > My trans computer was

Re: [MBZ] Do I have enough of these already?

2015-12-22 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Who is Frank? --R On 12/22/15 4:50 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Was 1996 the electronic 5sp? Blue I don't mind, but that's a lot of peeling clearcoat. http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/5357918738.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Do I have enough of these already?

2015-12-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Frank who? On Tue, Dec 22, 2015 at 10:34 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Who is Frank? > > --R > > > On 12/22/15 4:50 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > >> Was 1996 the electronic 5sp? >> Blue I don't mind, but that's a lot of peeling clearcoat. >>

Re: [MBZ] Do I have enough of these already?

2015-12-22 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
That is the question --R On 12/22/15 10:38 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Frank who? On Tue, Dec 22, 2015 at 10:34 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Who is Frank? --R On 12/22/15 4:50 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Was 1996 the electronic 5sp?

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-23 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again? How about putting it in a c class body? -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jul 22, 2010, at 7:30, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: That's been done several times

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-23 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again? Replace the glow plugs when its out that way if you need a head job, you don't waste coolant etc. (yes, 606 glowplug replacement is a job that sucks) -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jul 22, 2010, at 7

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-22 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of John Reames Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 10:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again? Hmmm What would happen if you fitted the IP from a 603.97 to a 606.96?? I

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
could be a decent deal. OK Don wrote: http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/1855776540.html Looks like the rod bender engine has been replaced -- is the 350SD the short wheel base version? Might have to go look at this one. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL,

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-22 Thread WILTON
Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 11:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again? I agree - the black interior is a turn-off. Sheepskins might make it acceptable though. I measured the inside temp at the console with the IR thermometer last Sunday in both

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-22 Thread E M
: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 11:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again? I agree - the black interior is a turn-off. Sheepskins might make it acceptable though. I measured the inside temp at the console

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-22 Thread WILTON
Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 4:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again? But it's a small price to pay for the cool factor of driving a black car Wilton. ;-) I saw a new black S Class today. It's in the 90s here, but still, the car looked s good

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-22 Thread John Reames
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of John Reames Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 10:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again? Hmmm What would happen if you fitted the IP from a 603.97 to a 606.96?? I dunno where you would stuff the intercooler though

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-22 Thread John Reames
using 603 turbo pump... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of John Reames Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 10:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again? Hmmm What would

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-22 Thread Mitch Haley
John Reames wrote: How about putting it in a c class body? There are a lot of W201s (some of them 16v chassis) running around Finland with 603 and 0606 engines in them, most making 300-500hp. http://w124performance.com/movies/Mercedes/SuperTurbos/dieselboost_demo2.wmv

[MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-21 Thread OK Don
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/1855776540.html Looks like the rod bender engine has been replaced -- is the 350SD the short wheel base version? Might have to go look at this one. -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-21 Thread Rich Thomas
That looks like a nice car. there was one last summer at the mech's that needed a head gasket, he wanted $800. Car was in beautiful shape otherwise, low miles. --R On 7/21/10 10:19 PM, OK Don wrote: http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/1855776540.html Looks like the rod bender engine

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-21 Thread OK Don
The price is right for a very clean car, according to KBB, but $1500 too high according to Edmunds. Might offer to spilt the difference with him. Anyone want a '91 300E? On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 9:22 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: That looks like a nice car. there

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-21 Thread John Reames
Hmmm What would happen if you fitted the IP from a 603.97 to a 606.96?? I dunno where you would stuff the intercooler though... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jul 21, 2010, at 22:25, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: The price is right for a very

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-21 Thread WILTON
: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 10:19 PM Subject: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again? http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/1855776540.html Looks like the rod bender engine has been replaced -- is the 350SD the short wheel base version? Might have to go look at this one. -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-21 Thread OK Don
- Original Message - From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 10:19 PM Subject: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again? http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/1855776540.html Looks like the rod bender engine has been replaced

Re: [MBZ] DO I NEED THE SPECIAL TOOL / ASSEMBLY BASKET FOR R/R THE IP TIMER

2009-12-29 Thread Max Dillon
I'll get one... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Dillon Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 12:12 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] DO I NEED THE SPECIAL TOOL / ASSEMBLY BASKET FOR R/R THE IP TIMER

[MBZ] DO I NEED THE SPECIAL TOOL / ASSEMBLY BASKET FOR R/R THE IP TIMER

2009-12-28 Thread Max Dillon
Dieselvolk, Is the special tool called an assembly basket absolutely required, or just nice to have? I'm referring to tool # 601 589 05 14 00, in the 124 service manual in procedures 07.1-8410 and -8014. It looks like it holds the timing chain to the outside after the timer is removed, and

Re: [MBZ] DO I NEED THE SPECIAL TOOL / ASSEMBLY BASKET FOR R/R THE IP TIMER

2009-12-28 Thread Dieselhead
Got tinsnips? You should be able to take a piece of tin and cut something workable. I think that tool is more of a timesaver, than a necessity. MOST special tools are not a necessity, if you can apply some time and ingenuity. Dieselvolk, Is the special tool called an assembly basket

Re: [MBZ] DO I NEED THE SPECIAL TOOL / ASSEMBLY BASKET FOR R/R THE IP TIMER

2009-12-28 Thread Max Dillon
...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dieselhead Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 3:25 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] DO I NEED THE SPECIAL TOOL / ASSEMBLY BASKET FOR R/R THE IP TIMER Got tinsnips? You should be able to take a piece of tin and cut something

Re: [MBZ] DO I NEED THE SPECIAL TOOL / ASSEMBLY BASKET FOR R/R THE IP TIMER

2009-12-28 Thread Dieselhead
Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] DO I NEED THE SPECIAL TOOL / ASSEMBLY BASKET FOR R/R THE IP TIMER Got tinsnips? You should be able to take a piece of tin and cut something workable. I think that tool is more of a timesaver, than a necessity. MOST special tools are not a necessity, if you can apply

Re: [MBZ] DO I NEED THE SPECIAL TOOL / ASSEMBLY BASKET FOR R/R THE IP TIMER

2009-12-28 Thread Max Dillon
Of Dieselhead Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 3:25 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] DO I NEED THE SPECIAL TOOL / ASSEMBLY BASKET FOR R/R THE IP TIMER Got tinsnips? You should be able to take a piece of tin and cut something workable. I think that tool is more of a timesaver, than

Re: [MBZ] do I have bent rods?

2009-08-17 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb wrote: One other thing I noticed looking down into the intake ports the top of the valves and the valve stems have quite a bit of carbon and junk in them. Engine just seems like it runs too go to have the bent rod problem, no noise, no nothing really, just runs great. Since we have been

[MBZ] do I have bent rods?

2009-08-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Quick backstory for those who might have forgotten. 92 300SD, been using oil for a while, no big smoke but you can smell it from time to time. Started using cooling maybe 6 months or more ago. Been getting worse to the point it uses about as much coolant or more than oil. Probably have to

Re: [MBZ] do I have bent rods?

2009-08-16 Thread Peter Frederick
Kaleb: Bent rods in a 603 almost always result in extremely rapid cylinder ovalization, accompanied by huge amounts of oil smoke, clanking pistons, and other assorted noises. This is because the rods almost invariably twist and set the piston off axis in the bore. That wears the bore

Re: [MBZ] do I have bent rods?

2009-08-16 Thread LWB250
when the head is pulled, but I still wouldn't expect a major failure IMHO. Dan --- On Sun, 8/16/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] do I have bent rods? To: davesl...@okiebenz.com, mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] do I have bent rods?

2009-08-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I am probably going to start pulling the head next weekend. Turbo was just replaced last year, which I thought would end the oil consumption but it didnt. Yes, it did fail with big HUGE clouds of oil smoke. Peter Frederick wrote: Kaleb: Bent rods in a 603 almost always result in extremely

Re: [MBZ] do I have bent rods?

2009-08-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
is pulled, but I still wouldn't expect a major failure IMHO. Dan --- On Sun, 8/16/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] do I have bent rods? To: davesl...@okiebenz.com, mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday

Re: [MBZ] do I have bent rods?

2009-08-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
When I have the head off, Im going to have to rotate the engine around to get each piston at TDC to do the measuring, correct? Never had to do this before. Jim Cathey wrote: First of all, would a compression check even turn up bent rods? If so, can you tell anything from my numbers? Once

Re: [MBZ] Do I need

2008-11-13 Thread Curt Raymond
nothing had happened. Of course the diff hasn't arrived yet Maybe thats fortunate. -Curt --- On Wed, 11/12/08, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Do I need To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date

Re: [MBZ] Do I need

2008-11-13 Thread brian . toscano
Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:35:48 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com; Jim Cathey[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Do I need Just to get the axles out of the diff? I was under the assumption

Re: [MBZ] Do I need

2008-11-13 Thread Mitch Haley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You have a long handle 1/2 drive ratchet right? If not, HF sells a 25 breaker bar for $15 +/- $5. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Do I need

2008-11-13 Thread Curt Raymond
I don't have a long handle 1/2 but I have a 3/8 breaker bar. I had been planning to reuse bolts, is that wrong? -Curt --- On Thu, 11/13/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Do I need To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Do I need

2008-11-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 10:24 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You have a long handle 1/2 drive ratchet right? If not, HF sells a 25 breaker bar for $15 +/- $5. Save yourself some trouble by doing all the work in HF's parking lot, that way the sockets that

Re: [MBZ] Do I need

2008-11-13 Thread Curt Raymond
: [MBZ] Do I need To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID:     [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 10:24 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:   You have a long handle 1/2 drive ratchet right

Re: [MBZ] Do I need

2008-11-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you will need jack stands Curt Raymond wrote: Do I need jackstands to do the diff on my 190D or could I do it from ramps? I need to find time to retrieve my other jackstand thats been at a friend's house (where I left it) for 5 years... -Curt ___

[MBZ] Do I need

2008-11-12 Thread Curt Raymond
Do I need jackstands to do the diff on my 190D or could I do it from ramps? I need to find time to retrieve my other jackstand thats been at a friend's house (where I left it) for 5 years... -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] Do I need

2008-11-12 Thread Jim Cathey
Do I need jackstands to do the diff on my 190D or could I do it from ramps? Can't really do it from ramps, because the wheels usually have to come off to liberate the axle shafts. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

[MBZ] Do I need one of these? (W123 temp regulator)

2007-11-09 Thread andrew strasfogel
http://tinyurl.com/2x8xvg How can I tell if the regulator in my 300TD is dysfunctional? Andrew 1983 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe