On Feb 27, 2006, at 8:57 AM, OK Don wrote:
I don't konw that the filters do much to remove soot -- could I guess
- so I'd have an analysis done to find out.
For many years some toilet paper filter set-ups have been making the
claim that they have the ability to lower soot content. The onl
Oh I drive it hard enough! I have a natural lead foot, and enjoy putting my
foot to the floor on longer on ramps.
I'm very certain that it's not leaking anywhere. If it was dropping onto
something hot, I'd smell it either all the time, or when I stop and idle, or
when I'm running the car and p
On Feb 27, 2006, at 9:01 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Got an email today, message from ebay member, asking a question.
Looked
like the standard thing you would get from ebay. Sometimes people
block
their email addresses so it doesnt show up for you to simply
respond to,
so you have to
On 2/27/06 11:16 AM, "John Berryman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I would like to watch TV via cable on my computer every now and
> then. I might want to record some shows that interest me but my VCR
> can do that quite nicely. Having some more channels to chose from
> wouldn't hurt either. This i
On Feb 27, 2006, at 9:15 AM, Ed Booher wrote:
Wait ... let me understand ... you drive 15K miles between oil
changes, without problem or worry, and feel good about it? (Meaning,
once you've verified an engine is in top shape and ready to roll in
your fleet, you trust that it's good)
On Feb 27, 2006, at 9:28 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote:
Marshall, you could have linked to MY website ya know.
That won't hurt you any, as long as everyone read your price
beating policy. I'll give you a free plug.
RUSTY WILL BEAT ANY ADVERTISED PRICE ON ANY ITEM BIMBY CARRIES !!!
J
On Feb 27, 2006, at 10:22 AM, Donald Snook wrote:
Who is "Big Don"?
LT Don. Because he is a big guy.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
Jim,
*I* have the contact info Muhahahahahaah! But I'm talking to the
owner to determine rustability right now
Ed
On 2/27/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> So _nobody_ has the contact information for that car?
> My, I guess I _am_ safe then!
>
> -- Jim
--
Knowledge is power... Po
Had to drive into the stealership to order a stinkin' key today. The stupid
plastic head cracked and the metal part of the key fell out and down ito the
tracks of my seat somewhere. I reckon I'll have to take the seat out to
retrieve the metal part. $40 for a stinkin' key. Who on the list was ma
Im with Marshall on this one. I tested my new 603 engine 4
times and at 5000 miles I came up with 1.8% on the soot with M1 and the way
I drive.
Just as a point of reference, before I changed to M1 I was using
Delo 400 and was changing at 2000 miles and in all those tests
I just discovered the joys of the plastic-headed key. The one I just bought
broke on me. It was at night, and I assumed the metal of the key had broken.
Later I realized that the metal does not extend up into the bulk of the
handle. Real smart.
Also, it seems that my driver's door is not used
So, if not very sensitive to rpms, are they sensitive to load? Not so much
referring to the weight carried in the car, or the terrain, but I'm talking
about whether you stab the accelerator vs. letting the rpms gradually climb?
Brian
83 240D
From: Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: Merc
On Feb 27, 2006, at 10:52 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
Central MA. We hit -5F last night, the 240D was not interested in
starting this morning. I put the block heater on for an hour and
then thanked heaven that I bought a new battery the old one pooped
out in about 20 seconds. The new one manan
Hi John,
Sorry to hear about your Identity Theft experience! I have read it's also
possible to have each of the credit agencies place a flag on your account so
the agency will call *you* before issuing credit to anyone using your info.
Don't know is they follow thru on this request (like your
I just discovered the joys of the plastic-headed key. The one I just
bought
broke on me. It was at night, and I assumed the metal of the key had
broken.
Later I realized that the metal does not extend up into the bulk of the
handle. Real smart.
My key for my wife's 450 SL (the for-sale one) wa
Special gala at the Claremore Opera House featuring a performance (in
German, of course) of Wagner's Parsifal. For the uninitiated, Parsifal is
5+ hrs. long, counting intermissions. This opera, due to its length and
entertainment value, has given birth to the expression "Twice as long as
Parsifal
I would suggest more like 3 hours on the block heater. Although I
Around here between 1 and two hours seems to be the point beyond
which extra heating time makes no difference. Colder, and three
hours could well be needed.
I have a dedicated hardwired timer for the block heaters.
Mi
*I* have the contact info Muhahahahahaah! But I'm talking to the
owner to determine rustability right now
Poo.
-- Jim
On Feb 27, 2006, at 10:55 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
Really? I keep forgetting to use 5th, I've gotten so used to a 4spd
after 50kmi. I'm probably going an extra 10-15 miles out of my 80
mile round trip commute in 4th when I could be in 5th. I figure
thats 50-75 miles a week. If I want best f
That would be cool, but I have a hunch it's not really on the agenda :-)
Chris
andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Special gala at the Claremore
Opera House featuring a performance (in
German, of course) of Wagner's Parsifal. For the uninitiated, Parsifal is
5+ hrs. long, counting
Are we singing the parts?
Bob Rentfro
- Original Message -
From: "Christopher McCann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 12:57 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006
That would be cool, but I have a hunch it's not really
On Feb 27, 2006, at 11:30 AM, Marshall Booth wrote:
My OM60x engines running on Mobil/Delvac 1 tend to get noisy when soot
levels approach 2%, but that's not sufficiently reliable to use as a
change indicator. When the lifters get noisy, I often find the
engine is
due/overdue for an oil chan
Come on Jim, you don't *really* want it anyway do you?
On 2/27/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > *I* have the contact info Muhahahahahaah! But I'm talking to the
> > owner to determine rustability right now
>
> Poo.
>
> -- Jim
>
>
> ___
> http:/
On Feb 27, 2006, at 12:07 PM, Luther Gulseth wrote:
How common is it for the valve stem seals to be a major source of
oil burn? My coupe is buring (I'm absolutely positive it's NOT a
leak) about 1qt/300mi. The ground under my car at work (assigned
parking-same each day) will only have 2-
Valve steam seals will not be your problem. Reasons are: #1 on diesel there
is no vacuum in intake, thus turbo pressure would blow air into valve cover
not suck oil into intake. #2 valve guide seals will have most leakage after
parking, 1Qt every 300 miles is excessive.
I would bet dollars to don
Yes, I do see the smoke and do not keep the oil level above the midway mark
between Add and Max. I usually let it drop to the Add mark or slightly below
before I add 1 or 2 quarts. I'll check it the next day and usually it's nearly
exactly at the middle of the add/max.
Luther
~
~On Feb 27, 2
On Feb 27, 2006, at 1:23 PM, George Gregory wrote:
Ratman...
Expect an email from Penoff. Suttles fixed you up with him
A date? I'm touched.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
No, but I'll be sellin' them.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 3:02 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006
Are we singing the parts?
Bob Rentfro
- Original Message --
*Hand raised* our own Larry T sells oil analysis services. I've so far only
tested my Dodge but will start testing the 190D when it hits 5,000 miles on
this oil. Of course to do that I'll need to order some more test kits. At $55
for 3 I don't consider it a major expense. He's got nifty bellows
If it's the turbo seal, will that burn in the exhaust or leak out?
That's what has me confused the most. The car starts in the cold (down to
10-15 degrees) as easily as could be expected when using Delo 400 and there are
no major drops or smells of oil coming from the engine bay.
Luther
~Valv
On Feb 27, 2006, at 3:42 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
*Hand raised* our own Larry T sells oil analysis services. I've so
far only tested my Dodge but will start testing the 190D when it
hits 5,000 miles on this oil. Of course to do that I'll need to
order some more test kits. At $55 for 3 I don
*Scratches head* Walt, I agree that oil is cheaper than metal, but if the oil
isn't used up what possible advantage could you get in changing it early?
I mean do whatever you want to do but it seems like changing your oil way
early like that is about like pulling money out of your wallet and li
<< Do you think it's abnormal for someone to drool while looking at car
parts? I bet the driver will try to be a little easier on the new
clutch. You'd hope so with all that work and .>>
I've held one of those carbon-ceramic clutch assemblies in my hands and it is
indeed impressive. Glad
I can't have the block heater on for more than about 2 hours as the battery I
use to power it only has 110ah of capacity and I don't want to ruin its life by
totally flattening it. See I live in a 3rd floor walkup and have nowhere to
plug in. So I lug the battery down, stick it in the trunk, hoo
On Feb 27, 2006, at 3:53 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've held one of those carbon-ceramic clutch assemblies in my hands
and it is
indeed impressive. Glad to see that the part has come down from the
original
$14k.
No. I don't think he will drive it much differently. Anyone who
drives a
<>
The pictures were taken by a PCA friend in OKC as the dealer tech did the
work.
RLE
On Feb 27, 2006, at 3:54 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
I can't have the block heater on for more than about 2 hours as the
battery I use to power it only has 110ah of capacity and I don't
want to ruin its life by totally flattening it. See I live in a 3rd
floor walkup and have nowhere to plug in
<>
What are you on about here? MB has used spin-on filters in the past.
With the abandonment of FSS, the '05 and later cars use a fixed 13K mile
change using M1 0W40 with a fleece filter cartridge. And on shutdown, the
filter
drains completely, no waiting.
RLE
I am not quite sure what you are getting at, are you inferring that only
lower socio economic communities have these types of things happen? It could
be argued that poorer people use sex as entertainment more than affluent
people but to generalise that only "blue collar" people have this sort of
What I was trying to say -- and not saying it too well -- is that certain
parts of Dale City are "rough neighborhoods." Crime happens almost anywhere,
but it is more likely some places than in other places, based on history.
On 2/27/06, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
--
1977 240D
19
I seems that the key in the ignition is starting to get a bit hard to turn
every now and then (well it sort of sticks and a bit more pressure is required
to turn it all the way), is there a recommended lubrication method? Or is the
key starting to wear?
Hendrik
with 84 230E
Conventional wisdom is to order a new tumbler before disaster strikes.
On 2/27/06, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I seems that the key in the ignition is starting to get a bit hard to turn
> every now and then (well it sort of sticks and a bit more pressure is
> required to turn it
Also, take a small tube and drip some ATF down into the mechanism for the
ignition. This was required on my Coupe after I installed a new tumbler.
Luther
~Conventional wisdom is to order a new tumbler before disaster strikes.
~
~On 2/27/06, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
~>
~> I see
John Berryman wrote:
On Feb 27, 2006, at 11:30 AM, Marshall Booth wrote:
My OM60x engines running on Mobil/Delvac 1 tend to get noisy when soot
levels approach 2%, but that's not sufficiently reliable to use as a
change indicator. When the lifters get noisy, I often find the
engine is
due/ov
Hendrik,
"Bedroom Communities" are located in city suburbs where people live,
but only sleep/live. The work in the city. Unfortunately, too many
of them commute by car and have a distain for public transportation
or it is not sufficient to serve all of the suburbs (as is the case
here i
New subframe mounts. New Bilsteins will help some. I still remember the
change new Bilsteins made in my 200D years ago. On 110/111 I could tell by
driving them if they had Bilsteins or junk (anything else) The gas
pressure in the shock does exert upward pressure on each mounting point.
At
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8041250208
I don't think it'll sell for that price
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (231,xxx kmi)
'82 300CD (159,222 kmi)
'82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work
You will need to employ some method of keeping the valves from
falling into the engine. Constant air pressure is the best way to
accomplish this.
On these diesels merely putting the piston in the right place
will usually do the job, or so I hear.
-- Jim
Come on Jim, you don't *really* want it anyway do you?
Well, I thought I could maybe fix it up a bit, turn it over,
and pay for our health insurance for a month or two.
I _personally_ have no need of it.
-- Jim
>On these diesels merely putting the piston in the right place
>will usually do the job, or so I hear.
yeah, but it is much easier to take out the cam so you can get to the
valves easily. that is where the air comes in. You DON'T want to be
dropping valves into the cylinders, unless you are p
No, a special showing of "Brokeback Mountain" on the outdoor big screen,
given its Oklahoma roots and general appeal..
--R
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Special gala at the Claremore Opera House featuring a performance (in
German, of course) of Wagner's Parsifal. For the uninitiated, Parsifal is
"Twice as long as
Parsifal, but not half as funny" when describing something that is truly,
and I mean monumentally, monotonous.
Anything "Der Schwimmer" says fits this description!
Was that cheap one on ebay. Engine runs GREAT. Not sure about the
tranny. Tried to go in reverse, and can get it moving forward after a
while. Going to change the filter etc and see what happens. Body is
trashed. Belonged to a college kid. When I popped open the truck I was
stunned. The
Hendrik - A bedroom community [a term in use for many years] refers to a
suburban area that has only housing and the occasional grocery, pharmacy and
neighborhood shop. Such a community does not have any industrial base and
is dependent on the nearby city for services to the community and the jobs
Hows the turbo? Seems like a lot of oil for just the valve stem seals.
Mike
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>On Behalf Of Luther Gulseth
>Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 12:08 PM
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: [MBZ] OM617 valve stem seals
>
>How c
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Bob Rentfro
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From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Banned List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes mailing list"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 4:06 PM
Subject: [MBZ] picked up a cheap 77 300D today
Thanks for the explanation.
Obviously it is similar over here with people living in the burbs and
driving to the city. However the reason is mostly that it is a better place
to raise kids than the central concrete jungle. That I can understand but
why a single person or childless couple would w
Yeah but that costs money, I'll try lubricating (thanks Luther) and another
key before doing the right thing.
Hang on, bugger it the ashtray is full as well might as well buy another
car:-)
Hendrik
who had a lead on a cheap 190D 2.5 but it was sold by the time I got around
there and it only ha
Guys, I'm in the same boat - but - it seems that the problem is not the
tumbler, rather the thingie that causes the column to lock (a rod is it?)
I bought and attempted to install a new tumbler. It is a different body
though, and didn't seem like it would fit. Will have to see if dealer will
m
Hey Hendrik,
I'd ride public transportation to the city to work IF it was efficient, and
better than driving a personal car. Meaning, here, public transportation
means that you get on a bus near your home, then ride that bus, and likely
transferring to another bus in order to get to your place of
Well the okieQ is a special event. Im sure we will come up with
something special for a side event.
Christopher McCann wrote:
any special events like last year?
Chris
"Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: OkieQ 2006 will be Saturday June 17th. This is THE official
stripli
if somebody asks a question you may have to sign in, which is what
fooled me.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sorry you got snookered - I've come to the conclusion that eBay *never*
sends emails requiring a response. The only valid emails I from them are
only to tell me that my acccount is about to
I dont think valve seals will cause that kind of burn. I would look for
a low cylinder, or maybe the turbo is dumping oil into the system. How
much blowby do you have?
Luther Gulseth wrote:
How common is it for the valve stem seals to be a major source of oil burn? My
coupe is buring (I'm
I'll be interested to see how it goes - I have a set - but without the fancy
MB notebooks that I'd dearly love to sell for that much! And my set
includes the older cars as well as the 600. There's some really cool stuff
in them but it;s really cumbersome to browse it.
Sincerely,
Larry T ('7
you going to show up with a load of parts to sell?
Rusty Cullens wrote:
No, but I'll be sellin' them.
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250
http://www.strip
Respectfully, I'd submit that the bike trails can be used for transportation
too. If I can do it in Minnesota year round, a lot of other people could
too. However, most people wouldn't be caught dead on a bicycle - that's for
kids and losers. I do realize that not everyone has the capability of
They will usually start as if nothing is wrong if only 1 cylinder is low.
Luther Gulseth wrote:
If it's the turbo seal, will that burn in the exhaust or leak out?
That's what has me confused the most. The car starts in the cold (down to
10-15 degrees) as easily as could be expected when usin
So, I'm curious. What sort of a filter setup did you use to clean the
solvent in the parts washer? I have one that gets to settle each winter. I
should drain it in the spring and scoop out the grease that will have
settled to the bottom. The thought of a filter however is interesting.
Randy B
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