Re: [MBZ] Tools at Lowes

2008-12-07 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
I bought the jack in Greece.  I spend a few months in Greece every year where I have a 71 220/8.  It is s much easier to buy non China made tools here.  Facom, Beta, Bellota, Gedore tools abound here.  The 2 floor jacks I own in the US  are Chinese.  It is very very difficult to find a non-

Re: [MBZ] wrong size tires

2008-12-07 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Same system in Greece --- On Fri, 12/5/08, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] wrong size tires To: mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Friday, December 5, 2008, 2:20 PM What tire sizing system does the rest of the world outside of

Re: [MBZ] wrong size tires

2008-12-07 Thread Archer
Granddaughter lives in Winston-Salem, NC. and needs tires for her '05 Honda Civic which grandpa is going to buy her as a Xmas present.. Consumers Reports tests show that Michelin HydroEdge tires have the best combination of wet road, ice, and snow driving characteristics. All comments,

Re: [MBZ] going up front

2008-12-07 Thread LWB250
I was flying on a Northwest 747-400 from ORD to Heathrow some years back when my business class seat broke - literally, the seat bottom cushion broke off the hinges and promptly plopped me on the deck. There were no other business class or first class seats open, and coach was jammed with only

[MBZ] S-Class Off Road

2008-12-07 Thread Craig McCluskey
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[MBZ] Another one for John Robbins: Mercedes S320 CDI Flat Out

2008-12-07 Thread Craig McCluskey
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Re: [MBZ] wrong size tires

2008-12-07 Thread Mitch Haley
Archer wrote: Granddaughter lives in Winston-Salem, NC. and needs tires for her '05 Honda Civic which grandpa is going to buy her as a Xmas present.. What size, 195/60-15? http://tinyurl.com/6e83g8 Click on survey results for each tire, try to get one that's all green. In the all season

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The way this post is worded it sounds like your brother was doing the flying? Wonko the Sane wrote: My baby brother has logged way more hours than he wishes he had doing that very thing. They haul the limo(s), their Suburbans, and all of their gear/weapons/stuff. He once told me (I think

Re: [MBZ] wrong size tires

2008-12-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
how much is it? Luther wrote: We buy it direct from the distributor. Much cheaper that way. We're planning an order soon, do you want some? Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: so tell me about this BG again, and where I can get it. Luther wrote: Or BG, it's cheaper :) Luther

Re: [MBZ] HELP! OM603 Stuck prechamber

2008-12-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I would assume when he is tired of messing with it he will call me. Luther wrote: Why didn't you offer $500? I'm confused, you condemn his son's car, but don't lowball him? Is there some special (Banned) relationship here that we don't need to know about? :-D Luther -- Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
And they wonder why we are going broke. But that is a discussion for banned lite. Wilton Strickland wrote: 'Think they're using C-17's to haul the POTUS vehicle fleet (yea, a fleet) now, aren't they? I was shocked to learn recently that they fly not just ONE presidential 747 on his every

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain update

2008-12-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yea, also wondering if a tooth or 2 is enough to cause pistons to hit valves. BTW, I tried to call the guy right after I talked to you, no answer, left him a message. Have not heard back from him yet. If I go after it, will be next weekend. Tom Savage wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well

Re: [MBZ] HELP! OM603 Stuck prechamber

2008-12-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
As I posted before, and not trying to undermine your sons car, but I have been observing many of them that are right under 2k, sometimes around 1500 OK Don wrote: Oh -- he offered the usual $500 several times - my son is determined to make it right though. On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 9:35 PM,

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain update

2008-12-07 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Yea, also wondering if a tooth or 2 is enough to cause pistons to hit valves. How long does it take to pull all the plugs and do a compression check? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain update

2008-12-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
disassembly of what, the front cover or the heads? Hendrik Fay wrote: How loose is loose, there may well be a little slack sometimes, that makes a chain feel loose. I think it is caused by the motor slightly turning backwards after it is shut off. Sort of like a bit of back pressure form a

Re: [MBZ] going up front

2008-12-07 Thread Rich Thomas
I had some pleasant experiences on BA 747s. Used to go to London, and would fly on the upper deck. At that time the pilots would leave the cockpit door open, so you could see them, look out the front during takeoff and landing, was lots of fun. Pilots would occasionally come back on a short

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain update

2008-12-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
probably not too long on that engine, the plugs are right up top. Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Yea, also wondering if a tooth or 2 is enough to cause pistons to hit valves. How long does it take to pull all the plugs and do a compression check? Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Is this a factory color?

2008-12-07 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
It was if you ordered it as Baghdad taxi. It's close to the 115/123 yellow but not a color I have seen before exactly. The green goddess -240D was an avocado green-not that yellow. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. Southern Princess 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). Green

Re: [MBZ] wrong size tires

2008-12-07 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:14:23 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: how much is it? For those of us not in the know, what's it good for? Craig Luther wrote: We buy it direct from the distributor. Much cheaper that way. We're planning an order soon, do you want some?

Re: [MBZ] S-Class Off Road

2008-12-07 Thread Rich Thomas
Hey Bubba, let's us go muddin in at there new S Benz ya got! Here, ho mah beer and watchis! WHE! --R Craig McCluskey wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaVYxewX1iMNR=1 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-07 Thread Mitch Haley
Wilton Strickland wrote: Yes, that's what I mean - TWO of 'em, and AF One is whichever one has POTUS aboard. Are the N numbers still 28000 and 29000? I usually give 29000 as my number when I'm buying 100LL for my chain saw and the point of sale terminal wants my registration number. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Brazilian Ford plant

2008-12-07 Thread Allan Streib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is a video of a new Ford plant in  Brazil.  One look at this and you will be able to tell why there will probably never be another one built in the USA . Meanwhile, Jonathon Cutler thinks that the solution to Detroit's problems is to force the UAW into the

[MBZ] 119 latest update

2008-12-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well I made arrangements to go get said beast next weekend. I have sure blown my buying freeze big time. After this, I will be in a buying freeze :). Anybody in the STL area want to meet up I will be around. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89

Re: [MBZ] Clarabelle

2008-12-07 Thread Alex Chamberlain
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Re: [MBZ] 119 latest update

2008-12-07 Thread E M
You can't stop now, the only way to run a W140 is to buy them in multiples. You have two runners, now you need a couple of parts cars to pluck from. ;-) Ed 300E 2008/12/7 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well I made arrangements to go get said beast next weekend. I have sure blown my

Re: [MBZ] wrong size tires

2008-12-07 Thread Luther
$18 a gallon last time we purchased some. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: how much is it? Luther wrote: We buy it direct from the distributor. Much cheaper that way. We're planning an order soon, do you want some? Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: so tell me about this BG again, and where I can

Re: [MBZ] HELP! OM603 Stuck prechamber

2008-12-07 Thread OK Don
I understand -- Luther and I are teasing you -- On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 10:20 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As I posted before, and not trying to undermine your sons car, but I have been observing many of them that are right under 2k, sometimes around 1500 -- OK Don, KD5NRO

Re: [MBZ] wrong size tires

2008-12-07 Thread Archer
Thanks, Mitch. Think I'll get her the Michelins. Gerry Archer wrote: Granddaughter lives in Winston-Salem, NC. and needs tires for her '05 Honda Civic which grandpa is going to buy her as a Xmas present..

[MBZ] OT more dog antics

2008-12-07 Thread Gary Hurst
my ex wife got a very good deal on her house, we suspect because the house next door to her was occupied by active criminals and their associates. as she was told by locals that they really didn't commit crimes against their neighbors, she figured it was ok and bought the house at a substantial

[MBZ] 103 idles rough, hard to start when hot

2008-12-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
On this new 300E i just picked up, workign out the little bugs. It starts up and runs great when cold. AFter it starts warming up the idle starts to get a little rough, and finally gets to where it will sometimes die. Afterwards it can be hard to start, or start up somewhat easier.

[MBZ] What's Wrong With Rusty's Page

2008-12-07 Thread Robert Rentfro
I'm trying to order fan belts from Rusty and the online catalog says there are no models available to search for Mercedes Benz. If that's the case, we're all doomed. What's up Rusty, Jabba? Bob R Needs belts for '77 300D ___

Re: [MBZ] OT more dog antics

2008-12-07 Thread Robert Rentfro
Your Eli-ites are messing with Philly. They need to allow Westbrook to rum rampant to help out my fantasy team. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 12:33 PM To: Banned List; Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] What's Wrong With Rusty's Page

2008-12-07 Thread Gary Hurst
mikey is a crackhead, that's why. but he says it's worldpac. worldpac will say it's mikey. crack will flow freely. i will lose 2,000 dollars in sales while they spend the day debating who needs to push a button to fix it. On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 3:16 PM, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT more dog antics

2008-12-07 Thread Gary Hurst
westrbrook is altogether too rampant for this observer On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 3:17 PM, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Your Eli-ites are messing with Philly. They need to allow Westbrook to rum rampant to help out my fantasy team. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] My latest cheap 300E

2008-12-07 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb wrote: I took my latest 300E out for a little spin today. Runs and drives GREAT. Seems like it might have more power than the wacko 300E, but maybe its just because I am used to driving a 190D. This also has the chrome bumper trim and such, where as the older models do not. This is

Re: [MBZ] Cerberus wants money back

2008-12-07 Thread Donald Snook
Wilton wrote Article in 28 Nov USA TODAY says Cerberus is demanding its money for Chysler back from Daimler. I saw this email subject listed in the digest before I saw the email and I thought what the heck is this email going to be about. I forgot that Cerberus was involved in the Chrysler

Re: [MBZ] at least the bcs is going to work out ok this year

2008-12-07 Thread Donald Snook
Gary wrote: probably the 2 best teams playing. texas has the greatest claim to sour grapes and USC can maybe cry a tiny bit. eveyone else has no business saying anything. Based on the way Oklahoma played last night, I would say Oklahoma is going to handle Florida. My prediction - OU by 12.

Re: [MBZ] at least the bcs is going to work out ok this year

2008-12-07 Thread Gary Hurst
they are both really good teams. i don't have a feeling either way. On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 3:50 PM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary wrote: probably the 2 best teams playing. texas has the greatest claim to sour grapes and USC can maybe cry a tiny bit. eveyone else has no

Re: [MBZ] My latest cheap 300E

2008-12-07 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Coming around. Wilton - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 3:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] My latest cheap 300E Kaleb wrote: I took my latest 300E out for a little spin today. Runs

Re: [MBZ] Merchandise

2008-12-07 Thread Donald Snook
Wilton wrote: They paid some to retire early, either lump sum or reduced monthly payments - don't rember details. During our time any departure from active duty prior to 20 for other than medical reasons was with NO retirement. Of course, there have been medical retirements short of 20 years

Re: [MBZ] 103 idles rough, hard to start when hot

2008-12-07 Thread OK Don
Cold start valve is stuck open or not closing completely? On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 2:03 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On this new 300E i just picked up, workign out the little bugs. It starts up and runs great when cold. AFter it starts warming up the idle starts to get a

Re: [MBZ] 103 idles rough, hard to start when hot

2008-12-07 Thread Peter Frederick
Have you checked for all the normal vacuum leaks? Peter On Dec 7, 2008, at 2:03 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: On this new 300E i just picked up, workign out the little bugs. It starts up and runs great when cold. AFter it starts warming up the idle starts to get a little rough, and

Re: [MBZ] My latest cheap 300E

2008-12-07 Thread Rich Thomas
I told you the other day the Caddy would be gone in a matter of a few weeks, and the 300E would be in Snook's driveway. Kleb might be driving a Caddy for the new year to help cure his addiction. I'm trying to figure out which of these two guys is the crack dealer, the crack distributor, the

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain update

2008-12-07 Thread Hendrik Fay
Pull off the rocker cover and you should see the broken guide to confirm the cause, then see if all the valves are valving. I doubt that there is a piston meets valve event, far as I know a motor with a bent valve will not turn over, unless it has done big damage, like a hole in the piston but

Re: [MBZ] What's Wrong With Rusty's Page

2008-12-07 Thread Robert Rentfro
Sounds like yous guys better figure it out. Can't afford to lose any money these days. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 1:23 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] What's Wrong

Re: [MBZ] Cerberus wants money back

2008-12-07 Thread E M
Yeah, he was the three headed dog I think. They should have talked amongst themselves a bit more. lol Ed 300E 2008/12/7 Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] Isn't Cerberus the name of the dog that guards Hell? I think he was in Dante's Inferno guarding those that committed gluttony. Isn't that

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain update

2008-12-07 Thread E M
As for as I know, an engine with a bent valve can turn over, as once the valve is bent, or there's a hole in the piston, there's now room to turn. Can always turn it gently by hand, and feel for any funkiness. Sometimes you get lucky, but if there was any contact, I would image somethings bent.

[MBZ] Cerberus wants money back - the real story

2008-12-07 Thread Tom Hargrave
This is hardly a case of a mismanaged American company. The real story is that Cerberus has been negotiating with Daimler over the remaining 19.1% of the company. Cerberus purchased 89.9% of the company for $7.2 Billion and now Daimler is asking for more than $7.2 Billion for the remaining 19.1%

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-07 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yes,I think they're 28000 and 29000. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 11:56 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed Wilton Strickland wrote: Yes, that's what I mean

Re: [MBZ] What's Wrong With Rusty's Page

2008-12-07 Thread Gary Hurst
it should work now On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 4:52 PM, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds like yous guys better figure it out. Can't afford to lose any money these days. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst

Re: [MBZ] Cerberus wants money back

2008-12-07 Thread Gary Hurst
i didn't know you could read, snook On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 3:47 PM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wilton wrote Article in 28 Nov USA TODAY says Cerberus is demanding its money for Chysler back from Daimler. I saw this email subject listed in the digest before I saw the email and I

Re: [MBZ] Cerberus wants money back

2008-12-07 Thread Robert Rentfro
Sweet. Now that's customer service. Tell your boss. Good performance review fodder. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 4:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cerberus wants

Re: [MBZ] Cerberus wants money back

2008-12-07 Thread Robert Rentfro
OoopsI replied to the wrong note. I'm sure Gary figured it out. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Rentfro Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 4:15 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cerberus wants money back

Re: [MBZ] 103 idles rough, hard to start when hot

2008-12-07 Thread Hendrik Fay
EHA, idle air valve stuck shut, incorrect fuel pressure, air flow sensor plate sticking/out of adjustment and the list goes on.. It is a matter on focusing on the things that change from when an engine is cold to when it is warm. For that reason I would discount ignition and valves.

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain update

2008-12-07 Thread Hendrik Fay
If the engine timing is out the engine will not be able to be turned over if it is an interference engine (as most MB engines are), unless (and highly unlikely) all the valves are bent/pistons have holes. Basically if the engine timing is out far enough the engine will be just about seized.

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-07 Thread E M
Yes, can find a bit more here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Force_One Ed 300E 2008/12/7 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes,I think they're 28000 and 29000. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain update

2008-12-07 Thread E M
Did the owner of the W140 say how and the conditions under which all this happened? Ed 300E 2008/12/7 Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] If the engine timing is out the engine will not be able to be turned over if it is an interference engine (as most MB engines are), unless (and highly

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain update

2008-12-07 Thread E M
I tore a 32 valve 928 engine down once, where the belt skipped a few teeth on one of the cam gears and bent all the valves under it. Pistons survived with no holes, but as I said, the valves didn't do so well. lol. And to make it more fun, you couldn't pull the heads with the engine in the car.

[MBZ] Cerberus

2008-12-07 Thread Archer
Here's a little more info on Cerberus FWIW. This is from another list and I'm not sure of its origin: -- Chrysler is the smallest of the Big Three automakers, but it stands apart from its peers in another crucial respect.

Re: [MBZ] 103 idles rough, hard to start when hot

2008-12-07 Thread Mitch Haley
Hendrik Fay wrote: It is a matter on focusing on the things that change from when an engine is cold to when it is warm. I'd like to know if the lousy running coincides with the changeover from open loop to closed loop. If so, I'd be interested in certain sensors that are ignored in open

Re: [MBZ] wrong size tires

2008-12-07 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:43:34 -0600, Tom wrote: Craig McCluskey wrote: [I sense the start of a new oil thread.] No, I don't think so. Everyone else is saying the same thing. Okay, how about an ambient temperature vs wind chill thread instead? First week of December and

Re: [MBZ] My latest cheap 300E

2008-12-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
This one is VERY nice and very clean, does have a little wear spot on the drivers bolster, but the rest of the seat(s) look new just about. No cracks in the dash. Donald Snook wrote: Kaleb wrote: I took my latest 300E out for a little spin today. Runs and drives GREAT. Seems like it might

Re: [MBZ] 103 idles rough, hard to start when hot

2008-12-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
No Peter Frederick wrote: Have you checked for all the normal vacuum leaks? Peter On Dec 7, 2008, at 2:03 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: On this new 300E i just picked up, workign out the little bugs. It starts up and runs great when cold. AFter it starts warming up the idle starts to get

Re: [MBZ] 103 idles rough, hard to start when hot

2008-12-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
thought that too, will check. Im still not sure if its too lean or too rich. OK Don wrote: Cold start valve is stuck open or not closing completely? On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 2:03 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On this new 300E i just picked up, workign out the little bugs. It

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain update

2008-12-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
If I get it running it will be for the wife, and I will take back over the SD until the motor finally blows up in that. Then I will either drop that 603 engine (if its a good one) in, or search for a 606 turbo engine to drop in it. Hendrik Fay wrote: Pull off the rocker cover and you should

Re: [MBZ] 103 idles rough, hard to start when hot

2008-12-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well the car has been sitting, but not for years or anthing. When it gets to acting up, while cranking it to try and start it, I can hear what sounds like the throttle air plate in the FD vibrating every now and then/ Now what is this EHA, not sure about that one. Hendrik Fay wrote: EHA,

Re: [MBZ] One BIG tahr

2008-12-07 Thread Fmiser
So, a 205/65-15 measures: 205 X .65 = 133.25 mm = 5.25 sidewall height Diameter of tire = 15 + (5.25 X 2) = 25.5 Radius = Diameter / 2 = 12.75 Circumference = (Pi X Radius) ^2 = 161.3 Boy. That last line is wrong three different ways!!! When dealing with pi and radius and

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain update

2008-12-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
No, the guy who has it now bid on it at the bank, guess whoever blew it up turned it back into the bank instead of paying on it. So we do not have the story as to what happened when etc. E M wrote: Did the owner of the W140 say how and the conditions under which all this happened? Ed 300E

Re: [MBZ] 103 idles rough, hard to start when hot

2008-12-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The guy did tell me that at one point when they had it, I guess the check engine light came on, they took it somewhere and had some sensor replaced, and had no problems since. I wondered about the o2 sensor myself, but those are expensive for that car, correct? Isnt there some generic one

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] 103 idles rough, hard to start when hot

2008-12-07 Thread Joe Knight
Just read a response from Marshall in the R/E archive. Apparently a haywire voltage regulator can trip the ovp relay causing such problems if output gets much above 15V. The original query didn't cite temp as a trigger though. -j On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 12:03 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain update

2008-12-07 Thread Hendrik Fay
928? That's the model with the engine up the front, isn't it? V8 with K jet injection if I remember right. Did it use a timing belt? Guess Roger will give us a 5 page history lesson :-) with questions at the end to make sure we are paying attention :-) :-) Far as the M119 goes, a guide breaking

Re: [MBZ] wrong size tires

2008-12-07 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Fri, 5 Dec 2008 14:20:28 -0500, Wilton wrote: What tire sizing system does the rest of the world outside of North America use? Surely, they don't use this crazy, American system of mixing metric and English measurements to denote tire sizes, do they? The US used to use an

Re: [MBZ] 103 idles rough, hard to start when hot

2008-12-07 Thread Hendrik Fay
Not sure what you mean here, far as I know the KE uses an closed loop all the time but gets input from temp senders to tell the KE ECU that the engine is cold and adjust fuel pressure and idle air delivery. Generally a stuffed O2 will make the car run rich but does not affect it greatly, in

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain update

2008-12-07 Thread Hendrik Fay
That's what I mean, she sits up the front, whilst you are in the back waving to the peasantry as you glide past. Does this model have the rear reclining seat option. Perhaps you'll need some curtains in the back, so you don't have to look at the poor standing by the side of the road, bowing

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain update

2008-12-07 Thread E M
Yes, it was the front engined V8, with a timing belt, not chain. Great engine that will last a very long time if given proper service. Ok Roger, lay the details on us. :-) Ed 300E 2008/12/7 Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] 928? That's the model with the engine up the front, isn't it? V8 with K

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain update

2008-12-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, it has ALL the options. Hendrik Fay wrote: That's what I mean, she sits up the front, whilst you are in the back waving to the peasantry as you glide past. Does this model have the rear reclining seat option. Perhaps you'll need some curtains in the back, so you don't have to look at

Re: [MBZ] 103 idles rough, hard to start when hot

2008-12-07 Thread Hendrik Fay
Check engine light? My 89 does not have this. O2 sensors can be tested for voltage, pretty easy to do. EHA = electro hydraulic actuator, it changes the fuel pressure between the upper and lower chambers in the fuel distributor, thus injecting more or less fuel into engine, depending on what the

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain update

2008-12-07 Thread E M
I had a friend with an old Roller back in the '70s. He used to stick a couple of Brazilian flags on the front fenders for fun, and the police would hold traffic back for him when they saw him coming, thinking he was a diplomat or something. lol Ed 300E 2008/12/7 Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 103 idles rough, hard to start when hot

2008-12-07 Thread E M
erm, I think you can test the O2 sensor using a multimeter set on dwell from the test spot on the front left (driver side) fender. I forget the exact procedure, but someone here knows, is it Peter? Ed 300E 2008/12/7 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hendrik Fay wrote: It is a matter on

Re: [MBZ] 103 idles rough, hard to start when hot

2008-12-07 Thread E M
I think you can get the proper 02 for about $120 or so, proper fit, no messing about. Ed 300E 2008/12/7 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] The guy did tell me that at one point when they had it, I guess the check engine light came on, they took it somewhere and had some sensor replaced, and

Re: [MBZ] Brick kills egg

2008-12-07 Thread andrew strasfogel
So... Was bedeutet das? Who died? Can I watch auf English? On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 1:08 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02eghIfyHP0feature=related ** Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now.

Re: [MBZ] 103 idles rough, hard to start when hot

2008-12-07 Thread Peter Frederick
Idle control valve hoses, boot between throttle body and air flow sensor horn, injector seals, and the o-ring on the injector holders -- a vac will make it run OK cold (closed loop, higher fuel for the cold engine) and then stumble, cough, stall, and suffer from terrible throttle lag warm.

Re: [MBZ] Brick kills egg

2008-12-07 Thread Mathieu J. Cama
Catching the subject, my initial thought was a Volvo must've creamed a Yaris. :) Will check the video @ work tomorrow, hope no one cashed in their chips on it. :P -m ---Original Message--- From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brick kills egg Sent:

Re: [MBZ] 103 idles rough, hard to start when hot

2008-12-07 Thread Peter Frederick
Check the fuel pump relay as well -- if it's getting hot to the touch, replace it. If bad, you should also check the current draw on the fuel pumps, as a bad pump will eat relays from overheating. Peter On Dec 7, 2008, at 6:14 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well the car has been sitting,

Re: [MBZ] 103 idles rough, hard to start when hot

2008-12-07 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: The guy did tell me that at one point when they had it, I guess the check engine light came on, they took it somewhere and had some sensor replaced, and had no problems since. I wondered about the o2 sensor myself, but those are expensive for that car, correct? Isnt

Re: [MBZ] 103 idles rough, hard to start when hot

2008-12-07 Thread Peter Frederick
Set meter to duty cycle and insert the red probe in the #3 hole in the circular test plug with the screw cap on the fender. Black probe goes into #2, or ground, or in the case of my cheapo meter, no contact (doesn't read anything with it connected for some reason). The resultant reading

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-07 Thread Bill R
And I still think a thread about you transporting stuff in the buff would have been almost as interesting as the one about dong it in the BUFF [whatever that is]. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Sunday,

Re: [MBZ] Cerberus

2008-12-07 Thread Rich Thomas
When a guy says, “We’re not in this for the money,” Mr. Neporent said in an interview earlier this week, you can be sure he's in it for the money. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 103 idles rough, hard to start when hot

2008-12-07 Thread Mitch Haley
Peter Frederick wrote: The mixture is adjusted via a recessed 3mm or 4 mm (I don't remember) hex socked nut accessable through the small tower that goes up the the top of the air filter housing -- if you have a long allen wrench, you can set the mixture with the air filter in place. Press

[MBZ] Dec 7, 1991, Honolulu

2008-12-07 Thread Loren Faeth
Seventeen years ago today, I flew into Honolulu from the Big Island, had a big hassle getting the rental car I had reserved, and ended up getting a mustang convertible. There was not enough room in the trunk for either my toolbox, or the box containing the head off my 400k mile OM621. Both

Re: [MBZ] My latest cheap 300E

2008-12-07 Thread Wonko the Sane
Naw, I will buy this one out from under him too. On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 3:22 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I told you the other day the Caddy would be gone in a matter of a few weeks, and the 300E would be in Snook's driveway. Kleb might be driving a Caddy for the new year to

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-07 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 7 Dec 2008 20:59:51 -0500 Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ... the one about dong it in the BUFF [whatever that is]. Big Ugly Fat Fellow, a nickname for the B-52. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] wrong size tires

2008-12-07 Thread ernest breakfield
still do; most commonly seen on trucks, SUVs, etc. IMO, the funkiest of these is the 16.5 rim. ;-) cheers! e Fmiser wrote: It seems than at Fri, 5 Dec 2008 14:20:28 -0500, Wilton wrote: What tire sizing system does the rest of the world outside of North America use? Surely, they

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-07 Thread Wonko the Sane
You are but one word off. On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 9:19 PM, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 7 Dec 2008 20:59:51 -0500 Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ... the one about dong it in the BUFF [whatever that is]. Big Ugly Fat Fellow, a nickname for the B-52. Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-07 Thread Bill R
Thanks Craig, though I'm still sort of partial to my original [if incorrect] impression. Going to the wedding of a buddy who was an EWO on one of those things, but he never called it that. He should have completed my education. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] clarabelle

2008-12-07 Thread RELNGSON
..Just like the four-wheeled version!  (Picture attached which I took, with mild amazement, on a Portland street a few months ago...).. That's a Renault Clarabelle which was a French attempt to build a Karmann-Ghia. I drove one once. Three speed floor shift, terribly under powered. Might

Re: [MBZ] TV

2008-12-07 Thread RELNGSON
.so i put the dog in my ex wife's house and everything goes fine from there.  just saw her walking the crack dog with her chihuaha outside my window 10 minutes ago... It's just a matter of time before you and all of your supporting cast shows up on Cops. RLE ** Make

Re: [MBZ] TV

2008-12-07 Thread Gary Hurst
hey, dfcs is coming tomorrow morning, so you never know On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 10:30 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: .so i put the dog in my ex wife's house and everything goes fine from there. just saw her walking the crack dog with her chihuaha outside my window 10 minutes ago...

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-07 Thread Wilton Strickland
Acronim for nickname for B-52 started by maintenance guys on Guam during Vietnam War as Big Ugly Fat Fr; since sanitized to Big Ugly Fat Fellow. Wilton, 5000 hours in the BUFF BTW, I've done lots of stuff in the BUFF, but I've never done IT in the BUFF. In the buff, though - that's another

Re: [MBZ] 928

2008-12-07 Thread RELNGSON
..Guess Roger will give us a 5 page history lesson :-) with questions at the end to make sure we are paying attention :-) :-)... No need since Ed has had one apart and does not want think about it again. And if it was a five-speed he will have some comments about the twin-disc clutch,

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