Re: [MBZ] motor oil as a diesel fuel

2005-11-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you about ready for me to haul it off? Christopher McCann wrote: I run huge amounts of whateverthanol through my 76 240D (which is now kaputmachen, but I'm 99% sure it's unrelated to the fuel). It SEEMS to work...I cannot say what damage may or may not be happening. I hope to find out one day.

Re: [MBZ] Backup key

2005-11-03 Thread Richard Smith
So what does a new key cost Rusty? Sounds like the way to go. On 11/2/05, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can get you one. I just need a copy of your drivers license registration. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. http://www.BuyMBparts.com 1-800-741-5252 -Original

Re: [MBZ] RUF Porsche at the Nurburgring/IFILM

2005-11-03 Thread mykd1
oh yea!! doing what Porsche's were meant to do. that was awsome!!! 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 23:00:51 EST Subject: [MBZ] RUF

Re: [MBZ] O/T My Tool Box

2005-11-03 Thread macknox
Old, but I still laugh every time. Thanks. On 2 Nov 2005 at 17:58, Peter Arnold wrote: I also subscribe to a Metropolitan list where we bemoan Lucas electrical problems and such. This post was made recently with the hopes of improving our shop skills. How many of these tools are you

Re: [MBZ] Car alarms kill switches

2005-11-03 Thread TimothyPilgrim
That's what I need inside the passenger compartment so I don't have to pop the hood everytime I start my wagon. Of course, I could just get the proper alternator, one that doesn't drain the battery while parked, but that would be too simple. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/2/05, Donald Snook [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] ethanol diesels -was motor oil as a diesel fuel

2005-11-03 Thread ned kleinhenz
If whateverthanol includes ethanol, be careful. Not that ethanol itself is necessarily bad for a diesel. But ethanol does not dissolve into petroleum diesel. Above some low concentration it separates. There are developers working on special surfactants etc to disperse ethanol in diesel. Nothing

Re: [MBZ] Car alarms kill switches

2005-11-03 Thread John M McIntosh
Speaking of Ruf Porsche, when I lived in Calgary the neighbour kid had a friend who owned one (I think) (well oil money can buy anything but brains perhaps and getting such vehicles into canada is easier than the USA). Problem was the nasty car alarm he had in it would yell WARNING STEP

Re: [MBZ] Car alarms kill switches

2005-11-03 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I saw only one vehicle with a warning alarm like that, and I do believe it was a 944 Porsche. It was 10-15 years ago, so I could be off, but it was definitely a Porsche. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/2/05, John M McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of Ruf Porsche, when I lived in Calgary the

Re: [MBZ] NO Clatter?

2005-11-03 Thread OK Don
Good Point!!! Given the price disadvantage of diesel of late, if they don't Clatter why buy one? -- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Connecticut U.S.A. 1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 233 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2% 1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes 2002 PT

Re: [MBZ] Car alarms kill switches

2005-11-03 Thread John M McIntosh
No it was more like a Porsche 911, but had moulded front wheel wells, say like a 500E but more aggressive. http://www.porschedealer.com/images/cars/inventory/ WP0AB296XLS451480a.jpg On 2-Nov-05, at 6:13 PM, TimothyPilgrim wrote: 944 Porsche

Re: [MBZ] What is a diesel, part II (INTERESTING!)

2005-11-03 Thread OK Don
Akroyd's engine sounds more like a glow plug model airplane engine - you heat the glow plug for starting the engine, then the combustion heat keeps the plug hot enough to support combustion on the next compression stroke. Contrast this with a Diesel model airplane engine that only has a screw on

Re: [MBZ] Car alarms kill switches

2005-11-03 Thread JJJ
my guess is that those alarms that said stand back! alarm!, etc., were the 'Viper system...lots of noisey words and it might go off in the wind if set to tender...had one on a dodge in the neighborhood...mostly resulted in neighbors pelting the thing with rocks and bottles after the owner

[MBZ] 3 phase genset

2005-11-03 Thread redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tls/108005215.html Too big for me, but maybe somebody else need this 20kw -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] gas vs diesel

2005-11-03 Thread Peter Frederick
Actually, it's a bit more complicated than that The diesel/gasoline yield of a barrel of crude oil is somewhat dependent upon the source (and hence the composition) -- Arabian sweet crude yields much more gasoline than diesel since it has more light volatiles in it, than, say, Illinois

Re: [MBZ] What is a diesel, part II (INTERESTING!)

2005-11-03 Thread Peter Frederick
At any rate, it's easy to tell which one worked the best and sold the best -- we all drive diesels, not akroyds! Peter

[MBZ] Ruf US sales outlet

2005-11-03 Thread RELNGSON
http://www.rufautocentre.com/index.asp

Re: [MBZ] Backup key

2005-11-03 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 11/2/2005 10:08:19 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I only have one key for my 300D. I thought I would get a cheap key made for backups and emergencies, but I can't find anyone who can cut one. Even the Stealer ship here in Oklahoma City cant

[MBZ] Today's Oddness

2005-11-03 Thread Bob Rentfro
So...I did some driving in the mountains today. I drove from Phoenix (917' elevation) to my dad's house in Overgaard (5,800' or so). At one point there is a strech of road that is around 7,900' . Any whoI used each instance of climbing as Italian tune-up time. When I got to my pa's, the car

Re: [MBZ] RUF Porsche at the Nurburgring/IFILM

2005-11-03 Thread Harry
I didn't turn anything off and it worked just fine. Bob DuPuy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey is anyone else as dumb as me? The site says you may have to disable your Norton security and turn off your pop up blocker to watch the vedio, so I did. I just woke up in a cold sweat wondering what

Re: [MBZ] Oslo introduces studded winter tyre charge in order to improve air quality

2005-11-03 Thread Levi Smith
Yet another reason to go with studless winter tires... Levi On 11/2/05, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks like leaving them on all winter is the best deal... --R

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Soot / Muffler life

2005-11-03 Thread John Peterson
A chimney fire? :) John Peterson 1991 300D 2.5 74k Kingston, RI - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 6:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel Soot / Muffler life You are experiencing the

Re: [MBZ] Car alarms kill switches

2005-11-03 Thread Mike Canfield
Most of the talking alarms are aftermarket. You can get them that say pretty much anything as well as some that can be programmed with your own voice. The Viper's alarm is a dealer option. Used to be a Corvette around that said several different things depending on where the owner had it

[MBZ] vacuum modulator question

2005-11-03 Thread Hans Neureiter
I need to replace a leaking o-ring on my original vacuum modulator ( 126 300SD w/ 722 303 AT). There was an article on this on MBZ, but that has disappeared into cyberspace. Somehow I remember there is a little more to it than just pulling it out and sticking the thing back in the hole. Can anyone

Re: [MBZ] RUF Porsche at the Nurburgring/IFILM

2005-11-03 Thread OK Don
Same here. I did run it in Firefox though -- On 11/3/05, Harry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I didn't turn anything off and it worked just fine. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Backup key

2005-11-03 Thread Rusty Cullens
$16.00 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard Smith Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 7:25 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Backup key So what does a new key cost Rusty? Sounds like the way to go. On 11/2/05, Rusty

Re: [MBZ] gas vs diesel

2005-11-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
diesel is a leftover from making gas. You cant make gas without ending up with diesel. That is why its all a scam. OK Don wrote: a gallon of low-sulfur diesel fuel requires 25 percent more oil than a gallon of low-sulfur reformulated gasoline, putting more diesel vehicles on the road without

[MBZ] Looking for a 123 300TD wagon?

2005-11-03 Thread Gary Thompson
This from Craigslist Austin. No affiliation, etc. Price seems high, but I know good clean wagons are rare. http://austin.craigslist.org/car/108362713.html Gary Thompson 1995 E320

Re: [MBZ] gas vs diesel

2005-11-03 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: diesel is a leftover from making gas. You cant make gas without ending up with diesel. That is why its all a scam. I thought gas was leftover from making fuel oils and propane. 30+ years ago, when the most desireable cars got 4-8mpg, the situation may have been

Re: [MBZ] ethanol diesels -was motor oil as a diesel fuel

2005-11-03 Thread Christopher McCann
actually, my whateverthanol does NOT include ethanol. I need to come up with a better name...maybe something German...Abfallheizöl (garbage oil fuel...I like it!) ethanol diesel - diesels running on anything different is very interesting to me. Chris --- ned kleinhenz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] motor oil as a diesel fuel

2005-11-03 Thread Christopher McCann
not yet. Didn't get very far last night. Sister in law arrived from WI. BUT: 1. It is NOT the glow plugs 2. I have air in my lines 3. the primer pump is not priming well, but is leaking very well. 4. changed the fuel filters (dirty) So I think the next step is a new primer pump and look for

Re: [MBZ] gas vs diesel

2005-11-03 Thread Marshall Booth
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: diesel is a leftover from making gas. You cant make gas without ending up with diesel. That is why its all a scam. Actually, before the turn of the 20th century, gasoline was what was left over after they made fuel oil (what's in diesel today). Marshall --

Re: [MBZ] Today's Oddness

2005-11-03 Thread Marshall Booth
Bob Rentfro wrote: So...I did some driving in the mountains today. I drove from Phoenix (917' elevation) to my dad's house in Overgaard (5,800' or so). At one point there is a strech of road that is around 7,900' . Any whoI used each instance of climbing as Italian tune-up time. When I got to

[MBZ] lack of smoke

2005-11-03 Thread BillR
For you guys who know this stuff go easy on me - it's my first day. My 'new' engine was quite a concern to me as is smoked so much on startup - a bluish smoke that lasted about a mile. When my local indy did the repairs it needed on vacuum hoses and misplaced wires, including a leaking injector,

[MBZ] Hill climbing oddness

2005-11-03 Thread Curt Raymond
Listers, Some of you might remember last week when I noticed that the throttle on my '83 240D wasn't going all the way to the stop. Nobody seemed to have anything to say about it.. Monday I noticed that on the big hill on my way home the car would hold ~63mph where it would usually fall to

Re: [MBZ] Today's Oddness

2005-11-03 Thread Bob Rentfro
Thanks for the schoolin' Dr. Booth. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 142K (ran fine this morning) Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 8:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Today's

Re: [MBZ] lack of smoke

2005-11-03 Thread Marshall Booth
BillR wrote: For you guys who know this stuff go easy on me - it's my first day. My 'new' engine was quite a concern to me as is smoked so much on startup - a bluish smoke that lasted about a mile. When my local indy did the repairs it needed on vacuum hoses and misplaced wires, including a

[MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Rick Knoble
Anybody want to map out where we all are? http://www.frappr.com/ Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD

Re: [MBZ] Today's Oddness

2005-11-03 Thread Levi Smith
Sounds like when my fuel filter was clogging once and I was attempting to climb a hill (at which point 45mph was the fastest I could get it going on the highway), and it finally got to the point on the hill that the engine was still running, but not enough to overcome the drag from the auto

Re: [MBZ] lack of smoke

2005-11-03 Thread Zeitgeist
I know the lack of a reassuring smoke trail can be disconcerting, so I'm willing to package up some of my surplus into aerosol cans for you. You could then release a whiff at your leisure or in times of stress and uncertainty. I'm here to help. btw: My '84 OM617 hardly produces smoke under any

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Gabriel S.
lets do it.

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Christopher McCann
cool - Kaleb can invite people to put themselves on the map when they join, perhaps. How do we start? Chris --- Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anybody want to map out where we all are? http://www.frappr.com/ Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD ___ For new

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Potter, Tom E
I agree. It would be helpful. Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gabriel S. Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 10:04 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re:

[MBZ] Snow Tires for sale (Seattle)

2005-11-03 Thread W. Lasher
Snow Tires for Sale: I have 2 studded snow tires for sale Cooper Weather master S/T P197/70 R 14 M/S, These were used on my W126. Tires have 96% original tread almost new ..$20 each = Also have extra wheel (15 hole) in New

Re: [MBZ] Snow Tires for sale (Seattle)

2005-11-03 Thread LT Don
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Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Gabriel S.
How do we start? start up the account and post the information on how to add yourself. I would start it but half the people on this list are probally ignoring me. =)

Re: [MBZ] Snow Tires for sale (Seattle)

2005-11-03 Thread Zeitgeist
D'oh, I was just up in Everett yesterday! Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (210k) '84 300D (205k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)

[MBZ] 115 - 300D question about oil filter

2005-11-03 Thread R A Bennell
I was changing the oil in my car last night and began to wonder if there is a right side up to the nylon mesh disk that sits on top of the filter cartridge in the filter housing. The disk is different on the one side than the other. One side has a raised ring in the middle. I believe that the

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Luther Gulseth
don't we all remember what happened when this type of thing came up on the R/E list and we got the link?... -Original Message- From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Nov 3, 2005 11:01 AM To: 'Mercedes mailing list' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map Yep, I

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Lee Levitt
I'll add myself. I'm in Boston. In the meantime, I'm driving from Raleigh to Boston over the weekend in my new '93. Is there anyone along the way (mostly I95, GSP, NJTP, etc) who would like to offer local contact info (phone/address) in case I need help? This will be my first drive in my new

[MBZ] Confused with Service Manual Job No.

2005-11-03 Thread Harry Watkins
Working on a 126, headlights, group 82. On the page for job no. 82-0052 I am referred to 82-0040 to adjust the lights. I cannot find 82-0040 in either volume 1 or 2. Where am I going wrong? Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans From [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Mathieu J. Cama
Just set up a map for everyone. Link to it at: http://www.frappr.com/klebmbz Cheers, Mathieu Rick Knoble wrote: Anybody want to map out where we all are? http://www.frappr.com/ Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD ___ For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TDT (W124) Climate Control Problems

2005-11-03 Thread skgee
Based on on the response that I got to the post below, it seems as though the cause of the ACC problems may be the control unit. I believe the control unit is original and has never been changed. Any additional thoughts or ideas? After looking around, it seems as though a rebuilt control unit

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Christopher McCann
would love to, but I'm in Missouri (pronounced Mazurah) Chris --- Lee Levitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll add myself. I'm in Boston. In the meantime, I'm driving from Raleigh to Boston over the weekend in my new '93. Is there anyone along the way (mostly I95, GSP, NJTP, etc) who

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Chuck Landenberger
So much for coordination. Now we have two maps for the list www.frappr.com/dieselbunch and the one Matheiu set up.. Will be happy to delete the dieselbunch... What say you, Matheiu??? Chuck. On Nov 3, 2005, at 9:52 AM, Mathieu J. Cama wrote: Just set up a map for

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Bob Rentfro
If we're going to do this, lets use the one Chuck set up since he was the first to step up... Bob Rentfro '77 300D 142K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: Mathieu J. Cama [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 9:52

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map - AHHH NOW WE HAVE 2 maps!

2005-11-03 Thread Christopher McCann
Chris --- Mathieu J. Cama [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just set up a map for everyone. Link to it at: http://www.frappr.com/klebmbz Cheers, Mathieu Rick Knoble wrote: Anybody want to map out where we all are? http://www.frappr.com/ Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD

Re: [MBZ] 115 - 300D question about oil filter

2005-11-03 Thread Sunil Hari
I don't think it matters - mainly because in my old 74 240D, there was no longer a mesh disk, and oil was filtered fine. On 11/3/05, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was changing the oil in my car last night and began to wonder if there is a right side up to the nylon mesh disk that

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Mathieu J. Cama
6 and 1/2 dozen to me. Didn't see you had yours set up when I made mine. However, there are many folks on this list who are not diesel exclusive so the name is a tad misleading. Whatever suits everyone best, does not matter to me. -m Chuck Landenberger wrote: So much for coordination.

Re: [MBZ] 115 - 300D question about oil filter

2005-11-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
oh it matters, if yours is missing, you need to get a new one ASAP. Sunil Hari wrote: I don't think it matters - mainly because in my old 74 240D, there was no longer a mesh disk, and oil was filtered fine. On 11/3/05, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was changing the oil in my car

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Mathieu J. Cama
Seeing all the subs already on yours, mine will be deleted momentarily. Chuck Landenberger wrote: So much for coordination. Now we have two maps for the list www.frappr.com/dieselbunch and the one Matheiu set up.. Will be happy to delete the dieselbunch... What say you,

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Hans Neureiter
Well, now we have 2 maps. On 11/3/05, Mathieu J. Cama [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just set up a map for everyone. Link to it at: http://www.frappr.com/klebmbz Cheers, Mathieu Rick Knoble wrote: Anybody want to map out where we all are? http://www.frappr.com/ Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 18 - lack of smoke

2005-11-03 Thread BillR
Not sure what your problem is! Why do you WANT smoke? Marshall -- I know the lack of a reassuring smoke trail can be disconcerting, so I'm willing to package up some of my surplus into aerosol cans for you. You could then release a whiff at your leisure or in times of stress and uncertainty.

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Bob Rentfro
Kaleb posted yes, this is no longer the diesel list Mathieu J. Cama wrote: 6 and 1/2 dozen to me. Didn't see you had yours set up when I made mine. However, there are many folks on this list who are not diesel exclusive so the name is a tad misleading. I think Kaleb is holding out for a name

[MBZ] Fuel Filter question

2005-11-03 Thread R A Bennell
I have done nothing in terms of fuel filters on my 115 300D since I acquired it in July. Looking on the net etc seems to indicate that there should be an inline filter in the main fuel feed line from the tank to the engine and then the larger main filter in the housing up above and ahead of the

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Chuck Landenberger
To all... Well, we certainly don't want to discriminate between any owners of fine Mercedes-Benz automobiles.. Therefore, I set up www.frappr.com/benzbunch If it's agreeable to you eleven (11) other guys who have already signed up Do it again and we'll be one

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Filter question

2005-11-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
somebody probably just removed it, but you do need one. R A Bennell wrote: I have done nothing in terms of fuel filters on my 115 300D since I acquired it in July. Looking on the net etc seems to indicate that there should be an inline filter in the main fuel feed line from the tank to the

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Filter question

2005-11-03 Thread R A Bennell
I agree that it is a good idea but my real question is where is it supposed to be? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 9:47 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel Filter question

[MBZ] Manuals?

2005-11-03 Thread R A Bennell
I gather the most commonly available manuals these days are on CD's. What is the best place to obtain the same and what should they cost? Car is a 1976 300D so a 115 model. Much of what I see available out there in the aftermarket type manuals appears to be for the newer models only. What is my

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Christopher McCann
signing up on BENZBUNCH - the 3rd list... Chris --- Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To all... Well, we certainly don't want to discriminate between any owners of fine Mercedes-Benz automobiles.. Therefore, I set up www.frappr.com/benzbunch If it's

Re: [MBZ] Confused with Service Manual Job No.

2005-11-03 Thread Marshall Booth
Harry Watkins wrote: Working on a 126, headlights, group 82. On the page for job no. 82-0052 = I am referred to 82-0040 to adjust the lights. = I cannot find 82-0040 in either volume 1 or 2. Where am I going wrong? That section was omitted - that often happens if the material is covered =

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 18 - lack of smoke

2005-11-03 Thread Marshall Booth
BillR wrote: Not sure what your problem is! Why do you WANT smoke? Marshall -- I know the lack of a reassuring smoke trail can be disconcerting, so I'm willing to package up some of my surplus into aerosol cans for you. You could then release a whiff at your leisure or in times of stress

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread redghost
Not sure if anybody already did this, but I started it called Striplinlist password is dieselbenz On Thursday, November 3, 2005, at 08:19 AM, Gabriel S. wrote: How do we start? start up the account and post the information on how to add yourself. I would start it but half the people on

Re: [MBZ] Manuals?

2005-11-03 Thread Marshall Booth
R A Bennell wrote: I gather the most commonly available manuals these days are on CD's. What is the best place to obtain the same and what should they cost? Car is a 1976 300D so a 115 model. Much of what I see available out there in the aftermarket type manuals appears to be for the newer

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Yup, Already started one at www.frappr.com/benzbunch It is for all MB's ... Not just for diesels.. Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Nov 3, 2005, at 11:19 AM, redghost wrote: Not sure if anybody already did this, but I started it called Striplinlist password is dieselbenz On

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Hey gang. If it's OK w/everyone, I will set up a Benzbunchwww.frappy.com/benzbunch ... Just one happy family On Nov 3, 2005, at 10:13 AM, Hans Neureiter wrote: Well, now we have 2 maps. On 11/3/05, Mathieu J. Cama [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just set up a map for everyone.

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread redghost
OK how did you get rid of your map. I need to get rid of the one I just did On Thursday, November 3, 2005, at 08:52 AM, Mathieu J. Cama wrote: Just set up a map for everyone. Link to it at: http://www.frappr.com/klebmbz Cheers, Mathieu Rick Knoble wrote: Anybody want to map out where

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TDT (W124) Climate Control Problems

2005-11-03 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Based on on the response that I got to the post below, it seems as though the cause of the ACC problems may be the control unit. I believe the control unit is original and has never been changed. Any additional thoughts or ideas? After looking around, it seems as

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread redghost
Nuked mine add to this one On Thursday, November 3, 2005, at 10:23 AM, Chuck Landenberger wrote: Yup, Already started one at www.frappr.com/benzbunch It is for all MB's ... Not just for diesels.. Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Nov 3, 2005, at 11:19 AM, redghost wrote: Not sure

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Howdy, Go to advanced on frappr menu There is a place to deactivate any frappr map that you have created Take care, Chuck Phoenix On Nov 3, 2005, at 11:26 AM, redghost wrote: OK how did you get rid of your map. I need to get rid of the one I just did On Thursday,

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Gabriel S.
i don't see the advance menu On 11/3/05, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy, Go to advanced on frappr menu There is a place to deactivate any frappr map that you have created Take care, Chuck Phoenix On Nov 3, 2005, at 11:26 AM, redghost wrote: OK

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Mathieu J. Cama
it is for the map admin only. Gabriel S. wrote: i don't see the advance menu

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Rusty Cullens
Thanks! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 11:46 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map To all. I just set up a map for the mailing list... click

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Gabriel S.
Downloaded firefox and it works...internet explorer sucks

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Gabriel S.
not on a mac, maybe it's because im on internet explorer 7

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Gabriel S.
Most of you guys are in that part of the country. -- Gabriel Soto Southern California 1987 300D 230K=-

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Levi Smith
So, have we decided on one particular map at this point in time?

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Rusty Cullens
I REALLY like that last one. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 12:34 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map Kaleb posted yes, this is no longer the diesel list

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Mitch Haley
Levi Smith wrote: So, have we decided on one particular map at this point in time? It sounds like the official one will be http://www.frappr.com/benzbunch/ I kind of liked klebmbz, but benzbunch is good too. Is people.mbz.org still around?

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread LT Don
Someone must be about to ask for a deep discount on a large order! On 11/3/05, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I REALLY like that last one. I think Kaleb is holding out for a name like Kaleb's Underlings or Okiedude's National Network of MB Mavens or even Kaleb and Rusty's Map of

Re: [MBZ] Manuals?

2005-11-03 Thread Marshall Booth
R A Bennell wrote: Thanks for the reply Marshall. I've been to that site but a lot of the 115 stuff does not work. One gets a page not available screen. Much of the stuff doesn't work with Firefox, but works fine with Internet Explorer (not sure why)! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't

Re: [MBZ] Manuals?

2005-11-03 Thread R A Bennell
I'm still using Explorer. Have tried it from home and office and no luck either way. I get through the initial screens but once I get deep enough to get detail, it says no page available in some spots - like the maintenance part that deals with oil changes - as I try to answer my own question

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TDT (W124) Climate Control Problems

2005-11-03 Thread Harry Watkins
Steve This is a site for a tool loan program that was set up to address just the situation you have. It seems to work real well but you'll have to ask if someone owns the test equipment you need. http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php3?t=126728 Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread Luther Gulseth
Micro$#it strikes again! -Original Message- From: Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Nov 3, 2005 1:58 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map Downloaded firefox and it works...internet explorer sucks Luther KB5QHU Alma,

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread John Robbins
Gah! As soon as google maps came out I wanted to implement this researched it all, got started with a google maps API key, and had a scheme setup very similary to this, but then school started... I still think I'm going to try to do it over xmas break or this summer. As I'm not a big

Re: [MBZ] Manuals?

2005-11-03 Thread John Ervine
R A Bennell wrote: I'm still using Explorer. Have tried it from home and office and no luck either way. I get through the initial screens but once I get deep enough to get detail, it says no page available in some spots - like the maintenance part that deals with oil changes - as I try to answer

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread redghost
That sucks harder than a tijuana sidewalk tramp On Thursday, November 3, 2005, at 10:52 AM, Gabriel S. wrote: not on a mac, maybe it's because im on internet explorer 7 ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] Today's Oddness

2005-11-03 Thread Kevin
On Thu, Nov 03, 2005 at 07:38:49AM -0800, Gabriel S. wrote: I have also experienced this at high elevation (8000') in the local mountains here. Power is nothing until you get some boost. In the morning she turned over just like always, on the first crank but the combination of freezing weather

[MBZ] Kaleb!

2005-11-03 Thread Christopher McCann
Kaleb, maybe you can send an ADMIN-READ message inviting everyone to get on the map? Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -1987 300TD, 150K miles, Rotkäppchen (Little Red Riding Hood) -1985 300SD, 209K miles, Wulf (http://www.pictureblogger.com/My-1985-Mercedes-Benz-300SD)

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb!

2005-11-03 Thread Christopher McCann
and put it on the BioD list too...? Chris --- Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb, maybe you can send an ADMIN-READ message inviting everyone to get on the map? Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -1987 300TD, 150K miles, Rotkäppchen (Little Red

Re: [MBZ] Manuals?

2005-11-03 Thread R A Bennell
Bingo! Page 18 shows the filter screen and the orientation. It was in correctly with the raised part facing upwards toward the engine and I will install it againn in that manner. Thank you for the info. Regards Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

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