Re: [MBZ] Lock cleaner

My locksmith loves when people use graphite or wd-40. Lots of money in cleaning that gunk out. Their lube of choice is Tri-Flow and lots of it. Saturate the lock until you have it oozing out and washing away all the detritus in the lock is what I was told should be done. That has been good

Re: [MBZ] Lock cleaner

On Mon, 22 Apr 2019 22:10:02 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > thanks! Bitte. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Lock cleaner

thanks! Craig via Mercedes wrote on 4/22/19 9:56 PM: On Mon, 22 Apr 2019 21:36:42 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Y'all had a cleaner/lube for door locks that is supposed to be good and ok for MB locks. What was that and where did you buy it?

Re: [MBZ] Lock cleaner

On Mon, 22 Apr 2019 21:36:42 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Y'all had a cleaner/lube for door locks that is supposed to be good and > ok for MB locks. > > What was that and where did you buy it? https://www.amazon.com/d/Power-Tool-Lubricants/HOUD1-Houdini-Lock-Lube/B00C5JFKKE

[MBZ] Lock cleaner

Y'all had a cleaner/lube for door locks that is supposed to be good and ok for MB locks. What was that and where did you buy it? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Lock Lube

Lubriplate. http://formicapeak.com/~jimc/cwagon/CWsun6.jpg -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Lock Lube

I’m telling you, the MB lubricants and related chemicals are majikal in their work. Must be something special from the gnomes in the Black Forest or something like that. -D > On May 2, 2017, at 10:48 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > I forget which car but one of my MBs had

Re: [MBZ] Lock Lube

amount left in a film container Mercedes Source sold me some years ago... -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: Mercedes List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Dan Penoff <d...@penoff.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 9:52 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] L

Re: [MBZ] Lock Lube

I use Molykote BR2 gun grease. It does not harden, and has the moly to make things slick. You don't want to put it where it might get on your white cocktail jacket. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes May 2, 2017 at 9:37 AM Speaking of lube... What sort of special

Re: [MBZ] Lock Lube

Speaking of lube... What sort of special motion lotion would be used for the seat tracks and window track the plastic slide goes in? --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Lock Lube

Dunno. Never used the stuff. When possible I prefer to stick to the stuff from the Fatherland. It’s amazingly inexpensive when you do the math on it, and it’s done by the folks that designed the thing to begin with. It’s like brake paste or sunroof lube. Yeah, you have to buy a fairly large

Re: [MBZ] Lock Lube

Is it better than Houdini? (which comes in a standard aerosol can with a straight plastic tube) Mitch. > On May 2, 2017 at 9:30 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > You’re welcome, Fred. > > This is actually a little aerosol can with a funky sort of plastic

Re: [MBZ] Lock Lube

oun...@okiebenz.com> on behalf of Dan Penoff via > Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: 02 May 2017 09:07 > To: Mercedes List > Cc: Dan Penoff > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lock Lube > > 002 989 06 51 05 I believe. > > A t

Re: [MBZ] Lock Lube

Dan. Thanks. Fred. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes <mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com> on behalf of Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: 02 May 2017 09:07 To: Mercedes List Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lo

Re: [MBZ] Lock Lube

002 989 06 51 05 I believe. A tube of the stuff used to be around $15. Lifetime supply, like a tube of brake paste. -D > On May 2, 2017, at 9:05 AM, Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Greetings and salutations. > > Does anyone have the mercedes number for the

[MBZ] Lock Lube

Greetings and salutations. Does anyone have the mercedes number for the correct ignition lock lube? Ta, very much. Fred. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Lock

FYI: Dan, I just replaced my lock (1992 300SD), the cost at the dealer was $1215.00 Walt Lasher Seattle 1992 300SD/S350 Woman is 53 But Looks 25 Mom reveals 1 simple wrinkle trick that has angered doctors...

Re: [MBZ] Lock

: [MBZ] Lock FYI: Dan, I just replaced my lock (1992 300SD), the cost at the dealer was $1215.00 Walt Lasher Seattle 1992 300SD/S350 Woman is 53 But Looks 25 Mom reveals 1 simple wrinkle trick that has angered doctors... http

Re: [MBZ] Lock

W140 wrote: FYI: Dan, I just replaced my lock (1992 300SD), the cost at the dealer was $1215.00 Walt Lasher Seattle 1992 300SD/S350 The old one wouldn't unlock? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Lock

Had to be mostly for labor. On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 10:14 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: W140 wrote: FYI: Dan, I just replaced my lock (1992 300SD), the cost at the dealer was $1215.00 Walt Lasher Seattle 1992 300SD/S350 The old one wouldn't unlock? Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Lock night

I'll clean all the graphite back out and use that. -Curt Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:07:40 -0400 From: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lock night Message-ID: 3cf02790-b733-4670-8bf4-854af1f36...@yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain

[MBZ] Lock night

Got my 240D back from the Indy after having the tank strainer replaced. Its better but I can tell we'll be doing the fuel filter flip here pretty regularly for awhile. I'll get another extra set to have in the car. Drove it to work today and when I went to get coffee I realized that neither

Re: [MBZ] Lock night

Curt, Why not just swap it with the door handle from the passenger side? That takes all of five minutes and you get an almost new lock out of the deal... Dan On Aug 20, 2012, at 8:29 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Got my 240D back from the Indy after having the tank strainer replaced. Its

Re: [MBZ] Lock night

to globber up the graphite. -Curt Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:48:06 -0400 From: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lock night Message-ID: 0381c667-ff08-4504-8673-9ca8cd9dc...@yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Curt, Why

Re: [MBZ] Lock night

Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lock night Message-ID: 0381c667-ff08-4504-8673-9ca8cd9dc...@yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Curt, Why not just swap it with the door handle from the passenger side? That takes

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinders

On Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 7:31 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Somebody coupla weeks ago had a jammed door lock and a key broken of in a trunk lock. Was that Aex? What's the latest? Any progress? Catching up on some old mail here obviously... Begging Tom S.'s pardon, but I

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinders

Very good! ATTABOY! Glad to hear it! Wilton - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 8:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinders On Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 7:31 PM, Wilton Strickland

[MBZ] Lock cylinders

Somebody coupla weeks ago had a jammed door lock and a key broken of in a trunk lock. Was that Aex? What's the latest? Any progress? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinders

Wilton Strickland wrote: Somebody coupla weeks ago had a jammed door lock and a key broken of in a trunk lock. Was that Aex? What's the latest? Any progress? That was me. The key went in and did its thing like it should, but then wouldn't come out. I took the whole mechanism out of the

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

Blue stuff, those struts are meant to be replaced now and again. More than likely you have corrosion, been a while since I done a 123 but you need the right tools. Hendrik who spend up big on a quality 1/4 and 3/8 drive metric socket set, ahh the joy of not having sockets fall off the handle

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

WD-40 can be wicked stuff. A friend that uses it on everything had me look at the 2-way radio on his boat when it stopped working. He finally admitted to spraying WD-40 under the faceplate to lubricate the volume control when it started sticking. It fixed the sticking problem, but insulated the

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

Message - From: TE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: 8/18/08 9:58 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube Powdered graphite is the best lubricant for any type of locking mechanism, provided that it does not have any sensitive electric circuitry

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

the key. Because even cars with no switches in the door have switches behind the ignition locks. Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: TE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: 8/18/08 9:58 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 8:45 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube What about Kroil? Anybody heard of it or used it as a lube? On Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 4:18 AM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In other words, don't use

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 8:45 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube What about Kroil? Anybody heard of it or used it as a lube? On Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 4:18 AM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

andrew strasfogel wrote: Thaks, Tom. Will it work on the frozen (Loctited) hatch strut bolts in my 83 wagon? Andrew, you want to heat locktite to 400 degrees or so, then it ceases to lock tight. Ideally, you'd have a big honking soldering iron that you'd stick on the bolt for 20-30 seconds,

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 9:07 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube Thaks, Tom. Will it work on the frozen (Loctited) hatch strut bolts in my 83 wagon? The bolts are mounted horizontally and so tight that I doubt there's enough room for anything larger than one or two

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

And set fire to the headliner in the process, according to the body shop foreman that refused to tackle this difficult chore. On Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 11:36 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: Thaks, Tom. Will it work on the frozen (Loctited) hatch strut bolts in

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thaks, Tom. Will it work on the frozen (Loctited) hatch strut bolts in my 83 wagon? The bolts are mounted horizontally and so tight that I doubt there's enough room for anything larger than one or two atoms in diameter to penetrate that slender

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thaks, Tom. Will it work on the frozen (Loctited) hatch strut bolts in my 83 wagon? The bolts are mounted horizontally and so tight that I doubt there's enough room for anything

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 8:30 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thaks, Tom. Will it work on the frozen (Loctited) hatch

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 10:37 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube What would they have used in Stuttgart? On Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 9:47 PM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You have it right - blue is temporary and red is permanent. There are actually 8

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

Tom Hargrave wrote: You can use 10W machine oil but do not use graphite lock lube. The graphite is conductive can get into the switches cause all kinds of problems. Thanks. I was drawing a blank on which one was a no-no. Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

PROTECTED] Behalf Of George Larribeau Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 9:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube When I started having trouble on my 85SD I went to the dealer and bought a can of MB lock lube it was less that 20 bucks and has a spray nozzle that fits

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

Local locksmith advised WD-40 when we were having troubles with the ignition lock on our Dodge Caravan. Probably not bad advice; should do a decent job disolving gunk, and it eventually evaporates almost entirely, leaving a very light lube behind if anything. Allan R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

: Monday, August 18, 2008 8:43 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube Local locksmith advised WD-40 when we were having troubles with the ignition lock on our Dodge Caravan. Probably not bad advice; should do a decent job disolving gunk, and it eventually evaporates

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

No, WD-40 is a water dispersant, and turns into rubber cement with age. NEVER use it for lubrication, it's not a lubricant! It consists of propane, light kerosene, and a few linear hydrocarbon compounds and some ethers of some sort. Does a great job of removing water from distributor

[MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

Can someone remind me what sort of lube we're supposed to use in door lock cylinders? The battery died in my S420's key this weekend so I've been securing the car the old fashioned way. This was fine until I used the trunk lock, possibly the first time it has ever been used. It worked just

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

savage Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 9:18 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube Can someone remind me what sort of lube we're supposed to use in door lock cylinders? The battery died in my S420's key this weekend so I've been securing the car the old fashioned way

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tom savage Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 9:18 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube Can someone remind me what sort of lube we're supposed to use in door lock cylinders? The battery died in my S420's key

[MBZ] Lock cylinder RE: Mercedes Digest, Vol 20, Issue 166

Hello Alex I don't know about the 124, but I have been in the same place as you with my 123. Here's the story on 123. Perhaps it will be of some help. With the cylinder turned and the pin in the hole (depressing another pin), the black surround around the cylinder, which is threaded onto the

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder RE: Mercedes Digest, Vol 20, Issue 166

Thanks, Robert! On 7/31/07, Robert Bigham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's the story on 123. Perhaps it will be of some help. I have the impression the 124 and 123 cylinders are very similar if not identical, so I think it does. With the cylinder turned and the pin in the hole (depressing

[MBZ] Lock Cylinder Removal

Thanks to Joe's PDF of the lock cylinder removal process on my 97 e320, I got a little further then before. I am still unable to get the cylinder out though. I have the key in position 1, and made a tool to turn the black cover, but I can only get it to turn about 45 degrees instead of the 90

[MBZ] Lock Cylinder Removal

Flying blind here, Dave, but could that second pdf have anything to do with it? Not at all sure the transponder coil part of the instruction applies. What the heck is a 'drive authorization system' anyway? -joe ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] Lock Cylinder Removal - UPDATE

] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 9:16 AM Subject: [MBZ] Lock Cylinder Removal Thanks to Joe's PDF of the lock cylinder removal process on my 97 e320, I got a little further then before. I am still unable to get the cylinder out though. I have

Re: [MBZ] Lock Cylinder Removal - UPDATE

Dave Wakin [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The ignition cover is basically a circle with a flat spot the tool goes over, so I took a old PC peripheral blank cover (basically a piece of flat metal) and ground it a little narrower, bent it over itself on one end, and hooked it on the drain pipe. Used

[MBZ] Lock face plates

I need two face plates for a 1987 300d (124). One for the trunk and one for the door lock. Does anyone have a couple of locks available for parts? Regards, Zenon Chaykowsky ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117

On Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:33:37 -0500 Trampas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know if Mercedes ever made a transmission with a lock up torque converter that will bolt up to a 117 engine in a W126? A friend I think you mean 617, a 5-cylinder diesel engine. of mine asked what could be done

Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117

That would do it, though I'd sell the 560SEL and buy a 300SDL. (making a couple of big assumptions here). On 10/31/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A friend I think you mean 617, a 5-cylinder diesel engine. of mine asked what could be done to a W126 to get better fuel mileage,

Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117

Trampas wrote: Does anyone know if Mercedes ever made a transmission with a lock up torque converter that will bolt up to a 117 engine in a W126? A friend of mine asked what could be done to a W126 to get better fuel mileage, so my first thoughts were lock up converter and an electric fan,

Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117

-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 5:27 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117 Trampas wrote: Does anyone know if Mercedes ever made

Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117

: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 5:27 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117 Trampas wrote: Does anyone know if Mercedes ever made a transmission with a lock up torque converter that will bolt up to a 117 engine in a W126? A friend of mine asked

Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117

should find a nice 300SDL. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of dave walton Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 7:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117 If you want good

Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117

guess I should find a nice 300SDL. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of dave walton Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 7:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117 If you want

Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117

should find a nice 300SDL. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of dave walton Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 7:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117 If you want good

Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117

Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 10:04 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117 It is hard to beat an SDL for road trips. I don't think there is a japanese car around that can come close. Remember, Japan is a series of islands, like

[MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117

Does anyone know if Mercedes ever made a transmission with a lock up torque converter that will bolt up to a 117 engine in a W126? A friend of mine asked what could be done to a W126 to get better fuel mileage, so my first thoughts were lock up converter and an electric fan, remove fan clutch.

[MBZ] Lock delt with

Well I had to work late and missed going to the snowmobile shop to borrow a drill and so my wife had to borrow one from her grandfather who had to borrow one from his brother At any rate a 1/4 drill makes short work of a doorknob lock although you do have to drill pretty far in. I was