Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-29 Thread L. Mark Finch
Here in Hoosierland, the government is all excited about ethanol. Call me cynical, but I think that's largely because there's a lot of corn grown around here, and in a farm state finding a new market for corn is a politically Good Thing. But according to a recent Car and Driver story, it

Re: [MBZ] Flickering brake lining light

2006-08-29 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Thanks for the help, all---I will take the wheels off and investigate all the wiring closely. So there's no way the pads could just be worn and cause an always-flickering light (as opposed to one that flickers only when the pedal is pressed)? Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-29 Thread David Brodbeck
Trampas wrote: Well I spend about $150-$170 a month on gas for my 420SEL which gets 19MPG. So if I went out and purchased a new hybrid, or more likely a manual TDI, that doubled my mileage I would save at most $100 a month. But at $100 a month it would take me 15-20 years to pay for the car.

Re: [MBZ] Flickering brake lining light

2006-08-29 Thread David Brodbeck
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Thanks for the help, all---I will take the wheels off and investigate all the wiring closely. So there's no way the pads could just be worn and cause an always-flickering light (as opposed to one that flickers only when the pedal is pressed)? It seems unlikely, but

Re: [MBZ] W124 wiper motor

2006-08-29 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 8/28/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm attempting to lube the wiper assembly, as suggested by this thread. I can't seem to find the 2 catches at 5 and 7 o'clock - are they on the arm (after I pulled off the rectangular cover) or on the big black base? Also, what direction do the

Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT

2006-08-29 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 8/28/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Try these folks. They have wide new balance shoes. I buy almost all my shoes from them. I wear an 8 EE (No jokes; I have heard them). So why the stupid sizing system, anyway? Weren't there any more letters left after E? 'Lefty' was in

[MBZ] see diesel models

2006-08-29 Thread Constantine N. Polites

Re: [MBZ] see diesel models

2006-08-29 Thread dave walton
Man, they look cute. Perfect for the golf course or maybe some secluded island. No way I'd ever drive in traffic with one - even if I felt lucky that day. -Dave Walton 87SDL, 94S350, 99E300 On 8/28/06, Constantine N. Polites [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] '82 300 CD excessive oil usage-update

2006-08-29 Thread Luther Gulseth
Burned more oil on the trip there and back, something like 1qt/200 or less milesmakes me think I'm on the right track, just have 2 leaky turbos now. On Sun, 27 Aug 2006 11:24:54 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: keep us posted. Luther Gulseth wrote: Remember this

Re: [MBZ] '82 300 CD excessive oil usage-update

2006-08-29 Thread LT Don
Doesn't seem that long ago that Luther was bragging about this cherry coupe he stole for way under market value, and about how lucky he was to have found it. On 8/28/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Burned more oil on the trip there and back, something like 1qt/200 or less

Re: [MBZ] '82 300 CD excessive oil usage-update

2006-08-29 Thread Luther Gulseth
The air filter housing was swapped in from the '82 300D a while back. The air cleaner2turbo elbow and turbo intake are oil free now. Blowby has minimal amounts of oil if placed into a collection container. Luther On Sun, 27 Aug 2006 11:46:12 -0500, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] see diesel models

2006-08-29 Thread Steve MacSween
The Smart is on sale in Canada since late 2005, and you are getting them next year (or so I believed I read somewhere), however not nationally, mainly in larger urban markets. Penske is importing them to the US and managing distribution, no? I did not pay close attention to the news coverage.

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-29 Thread Robert Tara Ludwick
Well... maybe we could talk the Amish into growing more corn and process it themselves, then we could take petrolium energy pretty much out of the picture. I wouldn't mind having a bunch of Amish bio fuel barons running around :-) --Robert L. Mark Finch wrote: Here in Hoosierland,

Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT

2006-08-29 Thread Luther Gulseth
12 AA herehave 3 pairs of the 99x shoes. Love them to death...their death. On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 08:38:51 -0500, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Larry T wrote: I'm also a big fan of New Balance - IMHO a huge part of the population should be wearing Wides but because they're not

Re: [MBZ] Anyone want to buy 4 126 wheels?

2006-08-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
email me offlist with how much you want for them. Donald Snook wrote: I am going to be buying snow tires soon and I think I will upgrade to the 8 hole wheels on my 126. So, I would like to sell the wheels I have. They are in very nice shape. Standard 15 hole wheels currently on my 1990

Re: [MBZ] '82 300 CD excessive oil usage-update

2006-08-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I will give him $500 for it. LT Don wrote: Doesn't seem that long ago that Luther was bragging about this cherry coupe he stole for way under market value, and about how lucky he was to have found it. On 8/28/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Burned more oil on the trip there and

Re: [MBZ] Problem with threads on rear hub

2006-08-29 Thread OK Don
I had a similar situation with a rear lug bolt on the 450SLC. I used a tap (I didn't know about thread chasers - that's what I'll use next time) to clean out the threads. It removes the metal that's where it's not supposed to be. I verified that the new bolt went in smoothly, then removed it.

Re: [MBZ] OT Energy and Nanotechnology

2006-08-29 Thread OK Don
There was a story a while back about nanotechnology being used with lots of tiny tubes in parallel that On 8/28/06, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nanotechnology could have a big impact on our future energy needs. However, most of the amazing developments are still in the lab. Some

Re: [MBZ] '82 300 CD excessive oil usage-update

2006-08-29 Thread Luther Gulseth
hell no. The problem is the turbo. Do you have a used one that's been in recent service? On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 21:07:48 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will give him $500 for it. LT Don wrote: Doesn't seem that long ago that Luther was bragging about this cherry coupe

Re: [MBZ] see diesel models

2006-08-29 Thread OK Don
I haven't found whether the US will be getting both the vergasser and the Diesel models, or only one. If you're worried about riding/driving one - watch the video of the off-set crash test of the Smart and a W140 --- My concern is the ride - I rode in a Mini the other day on a road that is a

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta/Ft Benning trip

2006-08-29 Thread Zeitgeist
Hey, it's the School of the Americas. Say hi to Father Roy Bourgeois for me. On 8/28/06, Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm a Firearms Instructor for US Customs. I'm going to Field Armorer Training. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-29 Thread OK Don
I wonder if you can squeeze the oil out of the corn, then convert the left-over starches to ethanol --- have your cake and eat it too. We grow a lot of soybeans here too, and a fair amount of canola, but corn is king and the prospect of converting the nation's fleet to diesel -- a proven

Re: [MBZ] Anyone want to buy 4 126 wheels?

2006-08-29 Thread OK Don
Perhaps you should buy the new wheels before you sell the old ones? ;-) FYI - all 6 wheels that came with the300D 2.5 were after market. When I'm ready to put new wheels on the 450SLC, they'll be 8 hole ones from Tirerack. On 8/28/06, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am going to be

Re: [MBZ] Flickering brake lining light

2006-08-29 Thread Jim Cathey
Thanks for the help, all---I will take the wheels off and investigate all the wiring closely. So there's no way the pads could just be worn and cause an always-flickering light (as opposed to one that flickers only when the pedal is pressed)? Normally they're supposed to light only when the

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-29 Thread OK Don
There are few folks working on Diesel-electric cars - Diesel turns the generator at a constant speed, elecrticity generated turns the wheels - just like a locomotive. That might be the ticket On 8/28/06, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Small diesels are much more efficient, look at

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-29 Thread Mitch Haley
OK Don wrote: I wonder if you can squeeze the oil out of the corn, then convert the left-over starches to ethanol --- have your cake and eat it too. And I believe there's a lot more starch in the stalk than in the seed. (although the seed is easier to transport than silage)

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-29 Thread redghost
Now where are you seeing that? Up in my neck of the woods, the 'tards are driving humongo Ford or caddy things and support anybody but W. All sorts of bleeding heart save the gay legislator stickers and kill bush, missing idiot stuff On Aug 27, 2006, at 10:47 AM, Zeitgeist wrote: Or, more

[MBZ] Bio in BLUETEC?

2006-08-29 Thread RELNGSON
Quoting from a 2007 E-Class brochure: Mercedes-Benz approves the use of B5 bio-diesel (approved diesel fuel with a maximum of 5% bio diesel content) in all CDI/BLUETEC engines. The only approved bio-diesel content is one that both meets ASTM D6751 specifications and has the oxidation

[MBZ] Speaking of nano technology, something useful right now

2006-08-29 Thread RELNGSON
Another quote from a 2007 MB brochure: Nano-particle paint: MB incorporates microscopic ceramic nano-particles into the clearcoat of the paint. Each ceramic nano-particle is tens of thousands of times thinner than a human hair (just 0.01 millimeters in diameter), but when joined together

Re: [MBZ] 1974 240D $700 or 1982 300SD $800?

2006-08-29 Thread redghost
do the w115. You will enjoy the ability to putter around on it and know it is simple to work on. Then any other car you get after that will be such a speed demon you will be amazed. You will also fondly recall what a stout steed that old 240D was. On Aug 27, 2006, at 2:12 PM, kevin kraly

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-29 Thread redghost
Uhm... yes damn, I agreed with him On Aug 27, 2006, at 5:14 PM, Zeitgeist wrote: Having spent a considerable amount of time in the Gulf, along the Texas and Louisiana shoreline, I can tell you quite emphatically that I DO NOT want refineries in my backyard. Sending em to China is fine

Re: [MBZ] Slightly OT Cars in WA

2006-08-29 Thread redghost
The Saab was THE car to be seen in if you were up and coming during the 80's here. Then the gen X kids started to have kids and remembered how great those ads voiced by Donald Sutherland were. Also, for some reason, the Subaru became a political statement of ones gender preference. There

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-29 Thread Zeitgeist
You need to get out of Seattle proper, in order to see the [EMAIL PROTECTED] and their stoopid SUVs w/W stickers. They're everywhere in the 'burbs'. On 8/28/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now where are you seeing that? Up in my neck of the woods, the 'tards are driving humongo Ford or

Re: [MBZ] 1974 240D $700 or 1982 300SD $800?

2006-08-29 Thread OK Don
IMHO, the 115 chassis drives better than the 123.The 126 is better yet! However, I'd FAR rather work on a 123 240D than a 115 240D, given the choice! At least if the 115 has air conditioning. Even tightening the alternator belt could be a pain on that car, and we won't even mention the heater

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-29 Thread Fmiser
rumor has it that OK wrote: I wonder if you can squeeze the oil out of the corn, then convert the left-over starches to ethanol --- have your cake and eat it too. We grow a lot of soybeans here too, and a fair amount of canola, but corn is king and the prospect of converting the

[MBZ] retard or wagon

2006-08-29 Thread redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/200028244.html The sellers get so cute with describing cars, TD, that means something, and not turbo diesel. Show a picture or saw wagon, sedan -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a

[MBZ] waterpump fee

2006-08-29 Thread redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/car/199983082.html 250D? I have a water pump for this -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] waterpump fee

2006-08-29 Thread Jim Cathey
250D? I have a water pump for this 240, 250. Whatever it takes. (Mr. Mom reference!) -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] waterpump fee

2006-08-29 Thread Zeitgeist
Must have oversize pistons. On 8/28/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 250D? I have a water pump for this 240, 250. Whatever it takes. (Mr. Mom reference!) Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler #22 (217k) '84 300D (216k)

Re: [MBZ] waterpump fee

2006-08-29 Thread kevin kraly
He wants $600 for a rusted out beaten up car that needs work to be driven? Wow! If this $700 Jewel is how it's been described to me, I'm jumpin' on it! Oh yeah, that **RARE** 250D model must be somethin' special. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon, still between Mercedes diesels

Re: [MBZ] waterpump fee

2006-08-29 Thread kevin kraly
Must have oversize pistons. Maybe, it's got a 2.5T engine in it. Now that would be worth $600 I'm sure! Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon, yatta yatta yatta

Re: [MBZ] 1974 240D $700 or 1982 300SD $800?

2006-08-29 Thread kevin kraly
If the heater blower motor isn't working, I'm passing on it. I don't think that the alternator belt on the W115 240D's are much of a problem, at least the one on the $100 220D wasn't. I remember a post quite a while ago where someone (stewart S I believe?) was discussing the 4 hour

[MBZ] FW: You have been unsubscribed from the Banned mailing list

2006-08-29 Thread Frank Pembleton
You forgot to kick me out of MBZ too, YOU IDIOT -Original Message- From: Frank Pembleton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 11:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FW: You have been unsubscribed from the Banned mailing list Dear Den: I guess Klebbie was caught

Re: [MBZ] 1974 240D $700 or 1982 300SD $800?

2006-08-29 Thread redghost
That is just retarded! He must have had to dig past all the AC junk to get to it. On Gump I was able to swap it out in ten minutes. On Aug 28, 2006, at 9:38 PM, kevin kraly wrote: If the heater blower motor isn't working, I'm passing on it. I don't think that the alternator belt on the

Re: [MBZ] 1974 240D $700 or 1982 300SD $800?

2006-08-29 Thread kevin kraly
When I was parting out the $100 220D, the guy had the alt out in about 5 minutes. I'm sure that the 300D has AC in it (all of them that I've seen were so equipped). Does Gump have the rare factory manual sunroof? The 1972 220 gasser did, and I hope that the 240D does too although it's just

Re: [MBZ] 1974 240D $700 or 1982 300SD $800?

2006-08-29 Thread redghost
Gump is simple as a rock. No opening in the roof, just leaks in the front and rear. Fresh rubber should fix that. On Aug 28, 2006, at 10:23 PM, kevin kraly wrote: When I was parting out the $100 220D, the guy had the alt out in about 5 minutes. I'm sure that the 300D has AC in it (all of

Re: [MBZ] Atlanta/Ft Benning trip

2006-08-29 Thread mykd1
You'll definately enjoy it there, one of the best if not THE best infantry schools in the country. Oh, don't be surprized if you hear the instructors call you high speed :) Harry 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original

Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Brake Parts

2006-08-29 Thread mykd1
The Escort shared so many parts with the Mazda so maybe you'll have better luck searching for replacement parts for a Mazda Protege. Most of the more expensive aftermarket parts like Bendix and Raybestos are as good or better than original. As for the others like Beck Arnley and Cardone they

Re: [MBZ] Short??

2006-08-29 Thread Barry Stark
Bill - In my experience with things electrical and M/B if a bunch of weird stuff starts happening it has got to either be a bad ground somewhere or a blown fuse on an Over voltage Protection Relay. Since the '81 300SD doesn't have a OPR then. Like the other listers have said, battery ground

Re: [MBZ] Problem with threads on rear hub

2006-08-29 Thread Barry Stark
Yep, tap first to see if the threads are galled in the hub but if no joy then a helicoil would be my first choice. It can be done without taking anything apart except removing the wheel and it will be stronger than the original threads. Barry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-29 Thread David Brodbeck
OK Don wrote: There are few folks working on Diesel-electric cars - Diesel turns the generator at a constant speed, elecrticity generated turns the wheels - just like a locomotive. That might be the ticket I remember seeing video of a prototypical truck Volvo had that was along those

Re: [MBZ] see diesel models

2006-08-29 Thread David Brodbeck
OK Don wrote: My concern is the ride - I rode in a Mini the other day on a road that is a little rough in the W124 - the Mini threw us all over the seats, even belted in. Dampened my interest in Mini's considerably. The Mini is pitched as a sports car, and the suspension is probably calibrated

Re: [MBZ] 1974 240D $700 or 1982 300SD $800?

2006-08-29 Thread kevin kraly
I've never met a vintage Mercedes that didn't have front and rear windshield gasket leaks. I forgot to ask Melody, the owner of the 240D, if the car has been in dry, inside storage or outside under the elements. I'm hoping for the former. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon

Re: [MBZ] Short??

2006-08-29 Thread BillR
Thanks, Barry. We will get at that stuff this morning. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barry Stark Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 2:16 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Short?? Bill - In my experience with things

Re: [MBZ] see diesel models

2006-08-29 Thread OK Don
Well, pitching is exactly what it was doing - fore-to-aft. I don't remember my MGs being that bad. The Mini is pitched as a sports car, and the suspension is probably calibrated accordingly. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've

Re: [MBZ] Anyone want to buy 4 126 wheels?

2006-08-29 Thread Donald Snook
John F. wrote: The W126 never offered the 8 hole wheels from the factory, the C class and the E class did but they won't fit. There are some aftermarket wheels out there from Tirerack, etc but be sure you obtain the right offset, etc. If I get them, they will be from Tire Rack. They

Re: [MBZ] waterpump fee

2006-08-29 Thread Jim Cathey
Maybe, it's got a 2.5T engine in it. Maybe it's got a 250 (gasser) trunk lid on it! The 220D I sent up the hill to the neighbor does. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 1974 240D $700 or 1982 300SD $800?

2006-08-29 Thread Jim Cathey
someone (stewart S I believe?) was discussing the 4 hour alternator replacement on his 1976 300D. That York gets in the way of _everything_! I'm thinking that alternator work on those is best done from below. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] '82 300 CD excessive oil usage-update

2006-08-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have plenty of good used ones. Not sure what recent service has to do with anything though. Luther Gulseth wrote: hell no. The problem is the turbo. Do you have a used one that's been in recent service? On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 21:07:48 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] '82 300 CD excessive oil usage-update

2006-08-29 Thread Luther Gulseth
seals start to go bad after they haven't been used for a while. Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I have plenty of good used ones. Not sure what recent service has to do with anything though. Luther Gulseth wrote: hell no. The problem is the turbo. Do you have a used one

[MBZ] Sir Tools subframe bushing tool opinions?

2006-08-29 Thread J.B. Hebert
I am preparing to RR the suspension on my '95 E300D, and the only tool I think I am missing to do the job is a sub frame bushing tool. Does anyone have any experience with the Sir Tools version? It appears to be well made - fully hardened body with thrust bearings on the drive nuts. This is

Re: [MBZ] Problem with threads on rear hub

2006-08-29 Thread Kevin J. Slater
Well the tap didn't work. I thought it might but the bolt won't take the 82 ft-lbs that's required. So now I need to find a helicoil kit. Pepboyz didn't have anything larger than 11mm. Anyone know for sure if one of the major chains carries M12 x 1.5 kits? I'll be calling around at lunch trying to

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-29 Thread ernest breakfield
that's not a great argument even if you want to ignore all the other points already raised. even if you were to ignore all the other points and only were concerned with your own short-term expenditures, depending on any finite non-renewable resource isn't our best choice (regardless of where

Re: [MBZ] 124 Trans diagnosis

2006-08-29 Thread Loren Faeth
Leave it to the Aussies to hijack a perfectly good thread, and a language, for that matter! ; ) Hendrick, send us a movie of you riding your 'roo bareback while ropin wallabys with one hand and shootin dingos with the other! Bet that would be entertaining! One good thing about Aussies,

[MBZ] OT hybrids (was: Re: A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list)

2006-08-29 Thread ernest breakfield
you've touched on another sore point i have with hybrids; (even ignoring the fact that none of the hybrids i've seen in use have gotten anything like the claimed fuel economy and how long it takes to break even financially,) what's to be done with those batteries when they're used up? we already

Re: [MBZ] 124 Trans diagnosis

2006-08-29 Thread Trampas
Call Lloyd at Raleigh Auto 919-821-0952, the last I checked he had a W124 300E that was being parted out. I am not sure about the state of the transmission. I had a W124 transmission rebuilt locally for $1200, since then I do all my own transmission rebuilds. Trampas -Original

[MBZ] mirror glass removal

2006-08-29 Thread Jerry Herrman
The glass is broken on the driver side mirror on my 82 240D (123 body style). I have been told that I can replace the glass mirror without removing the mirror housing. Is this true? Has anyone actually done this who can tell me how to remove the broken glass mirror and replace it with one

Re: [MBZ] Sir Tools subframe bushing tool opinions?

2006-08-29 Thread LarryT
You might look at http://www.toolrage.com/ - they may have the tool also - (although I didn;t see the tool you;re looking for) Good luck - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS!

Re: [MBZ] Problem with threads on rear hub

2006-08-29 Thread LarryT
NAPA usually has a good selection - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test

[MBZ] 123 Alarm System

2006-08-29 Thread Alan Duff
In looking through the papers that came with my 1985 300D I found the original window invoice. It lists optional equipment, one of which is item 551, a Anti-Theft Alarm System. The cost was $360. Still don't have it fixed, but it is a factory item. Alan Duff Knoxville, TN

Re: [MBZ] mirror glass removal

2006-08-29 Thread LarryT
Seems like we just discussed this - The old glass will come out using a wooden stick to pry it out - like a paint stir stick. The mirror is held in by a ball socket arrangement. If you get the replacement mirror it will be obvious how the old comes out and the new goes in. Check with

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-29 Thread Zoltan Finks
Yes, someone said that 2% biodiesel is not a problem to run in a stock vehicle. Thanks. Brian 83 240D On 8/29/06, ernest breakfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: p.s. i wonder if the orignal poster got the answer he was looking for? One COULD make a case for using up all THEIR oil first

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-29 Thread ernest breakfield
great; the way this thread went off-course, i wasn't sure if you ever got that! ;-) FWIW, some countries in the EU have reportedly been blending BioD into all of their standard #2 supply at a higher percentage than that for some time without any significant issues reported. closer to

Re: [MBZ] see diesel models

2006-08-29 Thread David Brodbeck
OK Don wrote: Well, pitching is exactly what it was doing - fore-to-aft. I don't remember my MGs being that bad. My Cabriolet -- another short-wheelbase car -- suffers a bit from that. It's not bad on freeway expansion joints and the like, but you have to watch out for railroad tracks and

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-29 Thread redghost
Though this is really a topic for the biodiesel forum/list My understanding is that Germany was blending B20 using rapeseed for a long time until the EU decided that BioD was a good thing and then legislated a need for it. With so much more demand, the blend dropped to B5 so that all the

Re: [MBZ] OT hybrids

2006-08-29 Thread David Brodbeck
ernest breakfield wrote: you've touched on another sore point i have with hybrids; (even ignoring the fact that none of the hybrids i've seen in use have gotten anything like the claimed fuel economy and how long it takes to break even financially,) what's to be done with those batteries when

Re: [MBZ] Flickering brake lining light

2006-08-29 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 8/27/2006 7:09:54 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The brake lining light on my 124 just started flickering, seemingly independent of whether the brake pedal is being pushed or not. I've never seen this kind of

Re: [MBZ] Flickering brake lining light

2006-08-29 Thread Marshall Booth
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Thanks for the help, all---I will take the wheels off and investigate all the wiring closely. So there's no way the pads could just be worn and cause an always-flickering light (as opposed to one that flickers only when the pedal is pressed)? What you describe might be

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
Rapeseed is the predecessor name fro Canola oil. The solution is an amalgam of synergistic technologies - photovoltainc solar assist cells on the roof of the car, in combination with the aforementioned biodiesel-electric hybrid motor. On 8/29/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Though this

Re: [MBZ] Flickering brake lining light

2006-08-29 Thread Trampas
I have seen the brake lining light flicker when the sensor wire was rubbing the rotor. I was showing a friend how to put on front brake pads and he put the spring clip over the wires and pressed wires to rotors. I did not check his work close enough and had to go back and fix it. Of course this

Re: [MBZ] waterpump fee

2006-08-29 Thread kevin kraly
Maybe it's got a 250 (gasser) trunk lid on it! A W114 trunk lid can fit on a W115? I didn't know that! Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon, I'll keep everyone posted on that 240D

Re: [MBZ] Flickering brake lining light

2006-08-29 Thread Levi Smith
I've seen something similar on mine with the rotors worn the right(wrong?) way. Basically, the outer edge of the rotor is not wearing down with the rest of the face. So, there can be a lot of pad left, but the outer edge of the rotor starts eating into the outer edge of the pad and/or wire and

[MBZ] No start with SDL parked nose up

2006-08-29 Thread Harry Watkins
With leaking delivery valves, a low fuel tank level and parked nose up on a slope, your 300SDL stands a good chance of a no start, I don't know about other models. This morning I intentionally and finally duplicated what had happened to my wife about a month ago. She called from a neighbors

Re: [MBZ] Sir Tools subframe bushing tool opinions?

2006-08-29 Thread Robert Tara Ludwick
I don't know about that particular SIR tool, but after buying a VE pump timing adapter that was drop shipped directly from the SIR factory and when I opened the box the center rod was seriously bent, when I called them about it, the person on the phone gave me a pile of trash about it being

Re: [MBZ] OT hybrids (was: Re: A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list)

2006-08-29 Thread LarryT
Ernest wrote:we already have a problem with the disposal of batteries. Not to mention that electrical charging just moves the point of emissions from the tailpipie to the smokestack/ ;-) Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results

Re: [MBZ] diesel electric/gas electric

2006-08-29 Thread RELNGSON
Hardly a new concept: http://www.autohistory.org/feature_6.html Or just Google Lohner-Porsche RLE

[MBZ] 124 heater core?

2006-08-29 Thread Kevin
Do I even want to know how miserable of a job a heater core is on a W124? (it's an 87 300D if that matters). K

Re: [MBZ] Sir Tools subframe bushing tool opinions?

2006-08-29 Thread Kevin
On Tue, Aug 29, 2006 at 10:27:30AM -0400, J.B. Hebert wrote: I am preparing to RR the suspension on my '95 E300D, and the only tool I think I am missing to do the job is a sub frame bushing tool. Does anyone have any experience with the Sir Tools version? It appears to be well made -

Re: [MBZ] 124 heater core?

2006-08-29 Thread Loren Faeth
I'll take the car as is if you deliver and give me $500. At 03:33 PM 8/29/2006, you wrote: Do I even want to know how miserable of a job a heater core is on a W124? (it's an 87 300D if that matters). K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] 124 heater core?

2006-08-29 Thread Kevin
On Tue, Aug 29, 2006 at 04:20:38PM -0500, Loren Faeth wrote: I'll take the car as is if you deliver and give me $500. You can try prying it out of my cold dead hands for eight times that. K

Re: [MBZ] No start with SDL parked nose up

2006-08-29 Thread Kevin
On Tue, Aug 29, 2006 at 01:00:54PM -0500, Harry Watkins wrote: With leaking delivery valves, a low fuel tank level and parked nose up on a slope, your 300SDL stands a good chance of a no start, I don't know about other models. A 124 with the same engine will have the same problem. Do not ask

Re: [MBZ] OT hybrids (was: Re: A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list)

2006-08-29 Thread Desert Rat
None of the current breed of Hybrids have any external battery charging capabilities. On 8/29/06, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ernest wrote:we already have a problem with the disposal of batteries. Not to mention that electrical charging just moves the point of emissions from the tailpipie

Re: [MBZ] Flickering brake lining light

2006-08-29 Thread Hendrik Riessen
The only way I could thing off is if there is a build up of metal dust from the brake disc which is causing an intermittened circuit. For those who do not know how the brake pad thickness sensor works, on proper MB brake pads there is a little hole at the top where a sensor plugs in. This

Re: [MBZ] see diesel models

2006-08-29 Thread John M McIntosh
$16K or so I think is start, but people I know who have them after adding all the options drove the prices more to $24k. The dealer tells me after the earlier adopters, the seniors, they are now selling lots to people who commute (say 100 miles) a day something about fuel costs, diesel here

Re: [MBZ] '82 300 CD excessive oil usage-update

2006-08-29 Thread Peter Frederick
Time to check the valve guides -- likely they are VERY sloppy and it's gulping oil Peter

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-29 Thread Curt Raymond
The way to think about this on is if you were an average idiot which obviously you aren't because you're here, and you were replacing old trusty, should you get another 19mpg (or really 12mpg behmoth SUV) or replace it with something more reasonable? I'm not even suggesting people get

Re: [MBZ] Sir Tools subframe bushing tool opinions?

2006-08-29 Thread Peter Frederick
You must also remove the sensor for the ABS from the diff, else you pull the wires apart. I would definitely remove the subframe completely if replacing links, but there is plenty of room on the W124 for the bushing job in place. Some all-thread rod and some pipe fittings (large) will work

Re: [MBZ] Sir Tools subframe bushing tool opinions?

2006-08-29 Thread Kevin
On Tue, Aug 29, 2006 at 05:44:08PM -0500, Peter Frederick wrote: You must also remove the sensor for the ABS from the diff, else you pull the wires apart. Heh. the 190D doesn't have abs ;) Some all-thread rod and some pipe fittings (large) will work for removal/installation tools, I think

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-29 Thread Curt Raymond
In MA (probably most of New England) the SUV crowd is usually the stupid wealthy, doesn't matter the politics. Interestingly I find that lawyers rarely drive 'em. ALL the lawers I know (6 right now, met another yesterday) drive Audi. Most of the MALE IT people I know drive pickup trucks. One