Today's log:
Ah _there_ it is! The idle controller, though behind the glovebox as
advertised, is tucked to the left sideways against the HVAC plenum and
_not_ forward against the firewall as shown in the manual. (Those are
the blower and temperature controllers for the ACC system, and the
fuel
Since the 115/114 shared so many parts with the 107, would not a
transmission set up from that model be a pretty good hook up?
Perhaps, though the V8's might be a bit too strong for the
usual manual transmission. The clutch/flywheel area was where
I was particularly expecting difficulties, and
*SNORT, SPIT, COUGH, COUGH* Damnit, you made me choke on my lunch!
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Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark
'87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case
'85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast
'82 300CD (166 kmi)
'82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold
'85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine
On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:35:28 -0500, you wrote:
I recall the discussion a few weeks back about emails reading and
management and such, and wanted to mention something in that regard. I
downloaded the Mozilla Thunderbird client to a laptop I am using while
traveling, and this version has some
I just now downloaded Sylpheed which went to the temp folder. I looked for
the temp folder via Windows Explorer with no success. Can someone tell me
where its hiding? Search couldn't find it.
Thanks,
Gerry
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From:
Redghost wrote:
Since the 115/114 shared so many parts with the 107, would not a
transmission set up from that model be a pretty good hook up?
I met a guy who put a 4sp from a 115 in a 116 300SD, pedals and all.
Said it was a dog off the line until the turbo spooled up.
archer wrote:
I just now downloaded Sylpheed which went to the temp folder. I looked for
the temp folder via Windows Explorer with no success. Can someone tell me
where its hiding? Search couldn't find it.
In search, click on more advanced options. Then tell it to search in hidden
and
Nah, God makes lots of idiots and puts them on the planet Earth.
Wonko the Sane wrote:
And yet your OS is still Microsoft.
Sigh.
God only makes a few idiots. They tend to congregate in Claremore.
D.
On 8/21/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
thats what I am using.
Tornado watch simply means that it is August. Very little excitement until
it flips to a tornado warning or until one is actually on the ground
somewhere nearby.
On 8/21/07, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Well, according to
archer wrote:
I just now downloaded Sylpheed which went to the temp folder. I looked
for
the temp folder via Windows Explorer with no success. Can someone tell
me
where its hiding? Search couldn't find it.
In search, click on more advanced options. Then tell it to search in
hidden
Did you so a Search on the file name? It might be hiding somewhere
strange.
On 8/22/07, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
archer wrote:
I just now downloaded Sylpheed which went to the temp folder. I looked
for
the temp folder via Windows Explorer with no success. Can someone tell
me
Thanks. I'll try that tonight. Will have to get it from Sylpheeds website.
Gerry
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From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Did you so a Search on the file name? It might be hiding somewhere
strange.
On 8/22/07, archer [EMAIL
Hi Kaleb,
My Alpine Changer is up and running perfectly. I was wondering if you have
an Owners Manual for the CHM-S600? Alpine does not have it on their site.
Mostly I'm trying to learn what kinds of files the changer will recognize
and play?
Any ideas?
Thx -
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78
archer wrote:
I couldn't find anything about advanced option on search on this version of
WinXP.
First window, What do you want to search for? Click on all files and folders
Next, you should have boxes for file name, file content, drive selection,
and below the boxes, pull down options menus
The temp internet folder is usually buried in your user folder under My
documents, however it's been a few weeks since I dug around in windows
and my memory banks are flat out trying to work out Linux. Easiest thing
is to go back to the download website and click on the download link.
This
Or use Firefox with a download manager add-in, and tell it where to go,
launch it from the download bar/menu, etc. Then you won't have to deal
much with XP.
--R
Mitch Haley wrote:
archer wrote:
I couldn't find anything about advanced option on search on this version of
WinXP.
nope, sorry
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Cox Auto Trader
730 PP Supervisor
- Original Message -
From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 9:21 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] instuction for hooking up Alpine cd changer 91-93
On 8/21/07, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That's why you need to be a chicken liver like me and shy away from
tasks such as thermostat RRs.
Perhaps there is virtue in my fear. Or is it that caution is the
better part of valor. Heck, now I'm just making stuff up.
You're not alone,
Well, if I recall, your car did need work and you tried to fix it but ran into
a problem. Don't feel bad - most of
us have been there and done that. Just figure out what is was that went wrong
so that you don't repeat the scenario
next time. Put the cost down as educational expense.
Randy
I need to start using a laptop.
Time for me to learn about this newfangled WiFire stuff.
Could someone aim me at a good Router for my home use (P/C(s) to
laptop}.
I use WINDOZ and Broadband.
--
Regards,
Peter T. Arnold
2007 HHR, 2.4L/Auto, LT2, 12Kmi, No problems!
1987 300SDL 280KMI
Any of the major brands work well the feedbacl you'll get will be
based on users opinion of the setup menu.
I'm assuming you will be connecting to the internet? Then don't bother
with anyone's 2X or Speedboost technology - get a straight wireless G
router (they all make them). The reason is
I changed one on my 300SD and it was relatively easy, on the 420SEL there
was an extra brace and it took half the day. If I had to do it again I would
remove the dash pad first.
Also to vacuum out the system I have used a vacuum line from the engine.
That is start engine connect AC gauge to
You want wireless or wired? It doesn't really matter I guess, I use
LinkSys stuff which seems to be fine, Belkin makes stuff (I have read
where they are a bit easier to set up, but the LinkSys is not hard), and
some other kinds. They also come in various speeds (designated by
letters, N is
Engine vacuum only pulls down to like half atmospheric (13-14 maybe),
not really enough to do any good in an AC system.
--R
Trampas wrote:
I changed one on my 300SD and it was relatively easy, on the 420SEL there
was an extra brace and it took half the day. If I had to do it again I would
A proper running car will pull to about 19 at idle which on the hot days of
summer around here it is pretty good.
Trampas
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Rich Thomas
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 3:19 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Jenny Mandel, *Greenwire* reporter
In a test designed to provide feedback on its advanced lithium ion
technology, battery manufacturer Johnson Controls-Saft will convert a fleet
of Dodge Sprinter delivery vans into plug-in hybrids, the company announced
yesterday.
The vans, made by Chrysler LLC,
Just to ad another bit of info: I happened to back my car into a
little spot to take the dogs to the beach last evening. As I did so, I
got the same smoke and burning oil smell.
This is really the only time the care smokes noticeably and definitely
the only time it smells this way (to my
Only problem with that is you need closer to 30 to get any moisture out
of the system.
---Robert
Trampas wrote:
A proper running car will pull to about 19 at idle which on the hot days of
summer around here it is pretty good.
Trampas
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From: [EMAIL
We're doomed!!! Take action now! Or maybe just the Norwegians. Wait,
isn't it cold in Norway like most of the year? Maybe they need more
meese farting.
--R (OK I know I should have waited for Friday, but by then this
article would have been stale, and maybe caused irreparable harm by then)
I think I shall apply for a government grant to study the issue to see if
Canadian Moose emit similar quantities of
gas to those in Norway and perhaps a means of collecting gas for the heating of
homes. I shall want to hire a few
low paid workers to roam through the bush looking for Moose of
Apple Airport Extreme.
Yeah, yeah, I know - it's an Apple product. However,
it's set up to work with either Mac or Windoze
platforms, and does it quite well.
Probably one of the nicest features it has is the
capability for a shared printer and network attached
storage, or NAS. That's any
... a moose once bit my sister
Dan (who also enjoys llamas)
--- R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think I shall apply for a government grant to
study the issue to see if Canadian Moose emit
similar quantities of
gas to those in Norway and perhaps a means of
collecting gas for
There is also a study on greenhouse gasses and termites.
CM
Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We're doomed!!! Take action now! Or
maybe just the Norwegians. Wait,
isn't it cold in Norway like most of the year? Maybe they need more
meese farting.
--R (OK I know I should have waited
How about a MOG load of moose using the methane to power the MOG. MB
content.
Dwight
Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of R A Bennell
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Actually I do have the Klann tool. I also have the CD with the details
and some photographs. I only wanted the photographs in case I missed
something. Photographs might be helpful.
Does anyone know how to check the steering knuckle for conformity? The
manual simply states if in doubt throw
It was a more cosmetic than actual needed repair. The manual shift
was sloppy, the bushings at the trans were dead, so I put new ones
in. Screwed up the engagement of gears and seem to have locked it.
To prevent repeats, I will now take car and idiot self to BiL who
earns a living
I have a great little hardware firewall up on eBay. Used for small
business applications and retails for $500. I am sure you can bid
less than that. Should provide a bit more security than M$ has in
mind for you.
http://tinyurl.com/2vy43d
On 22 Aug 2007, at 11:45, Tom Hargrave wrote:
http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUKL2289133020070822?rpc=44
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
94 E420, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D,
90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 87 300TD, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro,
81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72
The N speed is not yet a standard and will not become one for at
least a year. One could get a router that is N speed, but should
also purchase the same brand N cards for use in laptop. Keeps things
flowing well since the compatibility in by no mean guaranteed else wise
On 22 Aug 2007,
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
94 E420, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D,
90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E,
No, photos are not really helpful, it is a matter of just doing it.
Making sure everything is nicely aligned before compression and stopping
if things don't appear right.
The only photos that would be helpful are ones that show things when
they are not right, so you know when you have gone off
If you had read the entire article you would have seen that the
stakeholder will meet on Oct 4th to decide a name.
Perhaps you could buy some stock and head on down to voice your opinion.
I think part of the reason for the Daimler only name is that they don't
want to admit that they made a big
It would then be a 1200D
--R
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
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When you take that thing out go put it somewhere behind the barn in a
deep hole unless you decompress it.
--R
Hendrik wrote:
No, photos are not really helpful, it is a matter of just doing it.
Making sure everything is nicely aligned before compression and stopping
if things don't appear
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8R69M2O0show_article=1catnum=0
I would suggest everyone immediately go out to their cars and check the
steering components and control arms to make sure there are no pigeons
roosting on them and leaving guano deposits that could cause premature
failure
As long as they don't poop on my handguns
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
256-656-1924
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Rich Thomas
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 7:26 PM
To: mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] Experts
My Alpine Changer is up and running perfectly. I was wondering if you have
an Owners Manual for the CHM-S600? Alpine does not have it on their site.
Why would you need one? It's plug and play. I installed that model in my '95
C280 12 years ago.
RLE
**
where did he bite her? In the arm, or was it in New York? I forgot, but I
seem to remember that the moose claimed she bit him.
Harry
On 8/22/07, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
... a moose once bit my sister
Dan (who also enjoys llamas)
--- R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
?
Not necessary with a proper compression tool, however even if only
removing one spring it is still a good idea to let the tension off it.
To be sure.
Rich Thomas wrote:
When you take that thing out go put it somewhere behind the barn in a
deep hole unless you decompress it.
--R
In the EPC you will find the Steering Knuckle in group 33, front axle.
It is item 5. The MB part number is A 116 330 4120.
Constantine
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Decompressing a loose spring - and having to recompress it while
detached, may be more dangerous than just leaving it alone.
-Dave Walton
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LWB250 wrote:
This is a REAL wrench. Torque wrench, that is. I'll
elaborate later.
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Thanks to all who contributed ideas. Using info provided by Robert
Bingham, I was able to verify the coil and distributor pickup were
ok. Based on that info, I bit the bullet and ordered the ignition
control module from Rusty. He has 3 to choose from, the most
expensive being the Bosch OEM
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Woah. Is that really necessary? ;)
John
Ah, the main reason I will never own an Alpine. They do not support anything
older than 3 years on their website. Not very helpful to the DIY person..
Luther
On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 09:21:51 -0500, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Kaleb,
My Alpine Changer is up and running perfectly. I
On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:51:41 -0400 andrew strasfogel
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Jenny Mandel, *Greenwire* reporter
In a test designed to provide feedback on its advanced lithium ion
technology, battery manufacturer Johnson Controls-Saft will convert a
fleet of Dodge Sprinter delivery vans
On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:20:38 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin
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The title of the auction says, NEW MARINE
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Woah. Is that really necessary? ;)
John
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NOS ?? :-)
Ed
300E
On 23/08/07, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:20:38 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Everyone,
Next thing I'd like to do on the w124 gasser with a 3.0L engine is pull the
fuel injectors. Ok, the questions, the fuel lines are ridged, so unlike my
other car with CIS, I guess I'll have to remove the lines first before
taking out the injectors? Ok, so with a stone cold engine,
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